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MINUTES
JUNE 4, 1998
Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
Members present:
January Jennings
Bryan Nelson
Karry Kencairn
Robert Kuenzel
Donn Todt
Rich Whitall (Chair)
Robbin Pearce (Staff)
II.
Approval of Minutes -- Minutes for May were approved with minor
amendments.
III.
Guests - Welcomed new commissioner Bob Kuenzel as well as SOU
student Heather Stern.
IV.
Old Business
A. Recommendation to Planning Commission: Parkrow Width -- Staff
reported that the Tree Commission recommendation was given to the
Planning Commission and reviewed at their recent study session. The
recommendation will be incorporated in the new Street Width
Standards now being drafted.
B. Recommended Street Tree List Update - Minor changes were
made to the first draft of the matrix list. Staff will include a copy of the
current Recommended Street Tree List in the next commission packet
so commissioners can assign each tree to a parkrow width.
C. Tree Inventory/Arbor Day Planting Project - Jennings will work with
staff to produce a working copy for the July meeting. The inventory can
then be reviewed for potential projects.
D. Street Width Standards -- Covered in agenda item A.
Recommendation made to the Planning Commission.
E. Northwest Museum Tree Watering Letter -- The amended letter
addressing commissions concerns was approved by the full
commission. Staff will mail the letter to appropriate parties as soon as
possible.
F. Other Old Business -- Todt asked for commission's help regarding
the Siskiyou Boulevard tree planting project. The trees were installed
with corrugated PVC to protect the young trees from lawn mowers,
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weed-eaters and blight. He indicated it was time to remove the
protectors. Todt asked that each commissioner take a two block
section and remove the protectors. Staff will provide a map at the next
meeting to show locations. Commissioners can choose a section to
work on and the project can be completed at their leisure.
New Business
A. Site Reviews:
1. PA 98-041 (Granite St./Winburn Wy) -- Commission asked
applicant to consider another species for locusts on the street.
Some die-back had been seen locally for this species.
2. PA 98-046 (784 Park St.) - Commission felt the landscape
plan was inadequate and lacked details. Suggested using a
larger tree island for parking area. The dogwood and cedar on
the south side would be too exposed and is therefore not
recommended. Also, the proposed planting beds are too narrow
for the shrub species indicated. Please see Robbin Pearce
regarding irrigation requirements.
3. PA 98-047 (N Main St.) - Asked applicant to specify the
variety of red maple as there are many variations in this species.
Suggested replacing Norway Maple with medium size tree from
Tree List. Also, asked applicant to reconsider the photinia hedge
as it is very high maintenance. Commission recommends
Portugal laurel or dwarf Korean lilac. Contact Donn Todt with
any questions.
4. PA 98-044 (N Mountain Av.) - Commission suggested
protection of existing tress, especially oaks, to drip line. Use
Recommended Street Tree List for trees in 7' parkrow. Asked if
trees will be planted in the median, if so, what type.
B. Commission's Summer Schedule - The commission voted to meet
during the month of July, but not the month of August. Staff will call
commissioners if there are planning actions to be reviewed.
VII.
Adjournment - Meeting adjourned.
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