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MINUTES
NOVEMBER 6, 1997
Meeting was called to order at 7:10p.m.
Members Present:
John McClendon, (chair)
Bryan Nelson
January Jennings
Jack Goldberg
Karen Marshall
Donn Todt
Robbin Pearce (staff)
II.
Approval of Minutes - Minutes for the October 8th meeting were
approved.
III.
Guests - Bruce Moats, Director of the Physical Plant at SOU was
present to answer any questions regarding the Planning Action at 1056
Henry Street.
IV.
Old Business:
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Presentation to City Council on January 20 - Each commissioner
will give a very brief presentation. January will present Arbor
Week, Kerry will present the Recommended Street Tree List,
Karen will present landscape plans and Donn will present the
downtown liquidamber replacement. Topics for Bryan, John and
Jack will be discussed in December. The emphasis will be on
Right Tree/Right Location. At December's meeting will also be a
dress rehearsal.
Selection of Projects for '97/'98 - The two main projects for
1997-98 will be updating the Recommended Street Tree List and
defining and outlining root space requirements for street trees.
Recommendation to Planning Commission: Parkrow Width - We
all know that a four foot wide park row seriously restricts the
choice of trees which can be planted. Ideally a 12 foot parkrow
would allow large stature trees to be planted. Anything less than
six feet would only allow small stature trees. The
recommendation should give minimums and options to a six foot
parkrow. Another option would be to place the sidewalk next to
the curb therefore increasing the size of the yard and allowing a
large stature tree to be planted in a more conducive
environment. Karen suggested contacting local nurseries. John
will draft a recommendation to be included in the next packet for
discussion. Staff will begin to collect information to organize
handouts for homeowners.
1. Other Old Business: Karen's letter to Administration
Recommending Street Trees on Winburn Way - Karen reported
on the public meeting. She will contact Brian McCarthy, architect
on the project and personally express our concerns. She will
then report at the next meeting. 2. Hillside Development
Standards - Staff will report on the status of this ordinance.
New Business
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Site Reviews: Planning Action 97-078. See attached Site Review
Form. Questions were raised concerning the existing drainage
on the north slope and the protection of the trees to be planted
along that drainage area. If the ditch will provide poor drainage
the species will need to be changed to another red maple. Linear
root barriers along the sidewalk are recommended for any
maples or other large stature trees. And the placement of the
evergreen in the northeast corner was questioned for adequate
spacing. Only small stature trees should be used in the planters
on the northeast side of the building. Staff will also verify the
exact number of street trees required for this portion of the
project.
Planning Action 97-109. The applicant was asked to address
irrigation on this project. The Commission recommended the use
of large (5 gallon) plants for the planting in the front yard.
Arbor Week Reminder - Donn asked the status of the Tree City
USA application. Commissioners will come to the next meeting
with ideas for the next Arbor Week.
Other New Business - No additional new business was
presented.
VII. Adjournment - Meeting was adjourned at 8:50p.m.