HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-0108 Tree MINASHLAND TREE COMMISSION
MINUTES
JANUARY 8, 1998
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present:
Rich Whitall (Chair)
Bryan Nelson
Karen Marshall
Donn Todt
Kerry Kenkairn
Robbin Pearce (staff)
II.
approved.
Approval of Minutes - Minutes for the November meeting were
III.
Guests -- Linda Chesney and Steve Koskella of K & C Environmental
Services presented information including a slide show regarding the
Paradise Creek stream channel restoration project on the Waldorf
School property. This project is adjacent the Mill Pond Subdivision off
East Main Street. K & C Environmental Services is requesting support
from the Tree Commission is the form of a letter for the
appropriateness of the proposed plant material. Discussion included
specific plant materials and techniques to incorporating neighbors
concerns. It was unanimously decided to draft a specific letter of
support. Donn Todt and Rich Whitall will coordinate the letter and will
submit it to K & C before February 26.
IV.
Old Business
A. Presentation to City Council - It was decided to schedule an
additional meeting, Tuesday, January 13th at 5pm in the Parks
Department office.
B. Recommendation to Planning Commission: Parkrow Width --
Information will be included in next month's packet as a review.
Discussion will be postponed until that time.
C. Revised Recommended Street Tree List - Kerry continue to work on
the changes. Within the next couple of months she will submit changes
and ideas for the packet and so that all commissioners can review and
discuss them.
D. Hillside Ordinance Update -- Staff has incorporated the changes
approved by the Council. It is now a working document.
VII.
E. Arbor Week - Donn gave a brief history of what has been done in the
past. He also stated that everybody must help. Discussion included
possible projects, tree of the year process, a memorial to Nancy
Peterson, a banner for the downtown. Discussion will continue next
month.
F. Winburn Way Tree Recommendation - The street trees will not be
planted. Additional parking places will be incorporated in the plan.
Planter boxes have been installed. The plant material for the boxes are:
Trident maples, multiple stemmed Witchhazel (Arnold's Promise as it is
more upright) which will bloom in early February and compact Oregon
Grape and Vinca Minor.
G. Other Old Business - The Department of Forestry had requested
submission of heritage trees by the 31st. Staff was asked to find out if
this will be an ongoing project where each year an additional list is
generated. Staff will find the Ashland Heritage Tree List and submit it in
the packet next month for review by the full commission.
New Business
A. Site Reviews:
1. PA 98-014 (Tolman Creek across from Barbara Street) -
Commission suggested a change in wording in the CCR's as it
involves the 100 year flood plain should be changed from
"native" to "native or appropriately adapted non-invasive riparian
species." Also recommends changing the Green Mountain
Sugar Maple to a smaller stature tree and use root barriers on all
parkrow trees. Suggested removing all existing Cottonwoods as
they provide a potential problem.
2. PA 97-088 (Williamson Way and Hersey Street) -
Commission suggested applicant work on riparian area (species
saved, added, and proposed maintenance). Thought there was
a good selection of trees and appreciated the 9' parkrows.
Relayed that Coyote Brush needs good drainage and that
applicant might consider a more adaptable species.
Adjournment- Meeting was adjourned at 9:15pm
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