HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-0403 Tree MINASHLAND TREE COMMISSION
MINUTES
APRIL 3, 1997
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Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Members Present:
John McClendon (Chair)
Donn Todt (Minutes)
Bryan Nelson (Advisory Member)
Robbin Pearce (Staff)
Approval of Minutes - No quorum. Bryan had one correction.
Guests: Mike Star, Natural Systems Landscaping (97-019) and Karen
Brenton
Old Business:
A. TID Trees - No new report.
B. Trees on Highway 66 - The fated trees have been removed and suitable
replacement trees planted. The irrigation and root barriers have been
installed.
C. Arbor Week - Attending members reviewed the agenda of scheduled
events.
New Business:
A. Planning Actions for Site Review:
1. Planning Action 97-025, Applegate Way, Gregory Moffitt - Commission
advised applicant the Q. robur was a good choice, however, they do hold
old foliage until about April which could be a maintenance consideration.
Also noted that C. betulus was a good choice for tree lawn.
2. Planning Action 97-029, 280 Maple Way, Ashland Community Hospital -
Applicant did not submit an acceptable landscape plan.
3. Planning Action 97-019, 1055 & 1085 Benson Way, Jerry Toney -
Commission suggests applicant replace Sourwood and Styrax on west side
with Raywood Ash. Also recommended adding two Crimson King Maples or
other larger stature trees at the entrance. To protect the existing Oak, the
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wall should be moved away from the trunk and closer to the drip line.
Suggested changing some shrub varieties to hardier types.
4. Planning Action 97-031, 201 S Mountain Av, Ashland School District -
Members felt that the overall landscape plan was good. Advised applicant
that the Ginkgo trees are very brittle and slow growing and felt that 2"
caliper trees would work better.
B. Collaboration with the Conservation Commission - Robbin reports that
the Conservation Commission would like to work with the Tree Commission
on a couple of future projects. Attending commissioners gave full support to
the joint venture.
Meeting adjourned.
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