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MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 1998
IV.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present:
John McClendon (Chair)
Bryan Nelson
Karen Marshall
Donn Todt
Kerry Kenkairn
Rich Whitall
Robbin Pearce (Staff)
Approval of Minutes - Minutes for the January meeting were approved.
Guests - John Fields (Re: 98-012), Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartell, Meg
Brown, Christine Crawley and Ben Stott (all re: 98-054)
Old Business
A. Arbor Week - Staff was asked to contact January Jennings to see to
what extent she would be able to participate. Details would be discussed
at the March full commission meeting.
B. Reoommendation to Planning Commission: Parkrow Width -- This
issue was tabled until the March full commission meeting.
C. Submission of Heritage Trees -- Staff is working with Oregon
Department of Forestry regarding an annual program.
D. Presentation to City Council -- Staff reported many positive and
supportive comments regarding the presentation.
E. Review Letter Regarding Paradise Creek Restoration -- Donn Todt
read his draft of the letter with Rich Whitall's additions. Donn will rewrite
the letter and get it to staff. John McClendon will sign the letter as the
chair and it will be sent to K & C Environmental Services.
F. Recommended Street Tree List Update -- Kerry Kencairn will have
more time to continue work on this project in April.
G. Other Old Business - There was no additional old business.
ASHLAND TREE COMMISSION
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 5, 1998
V. New Business
VII.
A. Site Reviews:
1. PA 98-018 (Williamson Way/Mixed Use Commercial Use Bldg)
Applicant was requested to contact the staff advisor to discuss:
percentage of coverage, use of turf, minimum standards for street
trees, changes in bike parking and landscape layout in the rear
parking area. Irrigation details must be submitted prior to issuance
of the building permit.
2. PA 98-019 (Mountain Meadows - Condos and Clubhouse) The
landscape plan that was submitted was inadequate in that the plan
was extremely general. The applicant was asked to specify
individual species as to location -- keeping in mind microclimates.
3. PA 97-054 (Strawberry Lane - Subdivision: Outline Plan) Specific
recommendations were made to both particular existing and
proposed plant types. There was a discussion regarding "deer
foods" and the use of native plant materials on site. In addition,
a number of neighbors were present to request support in saving
the trees in the right-of-way on lower Strawberry Lane. The
Commissioners asked that the property owners: 1)establish the
right of way based on engineering maps, 2)identify type and size
of all trees in the right of way and 3)submit a written request to the
Tree Commission asked for support in maintaining a single lane of
traffic on lower Strawberry Lane.
4. PA 98-012 (Mixed Use project on Oak and Hersey) John Fields
was present. The Commission recommended the use of flowering
pears on the north side and maples in planters on the south side.
Root barriers are required. Larger spaces are necessary around
the trees (such as wells or grates). And adequate spacing
between recycled concrete is necessary for irrigation efficiency in
the parkrows.
Adjournment - Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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