HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-0107 Tree MINASHLAND TREE COMMISSION
JANUARY 7, 1999 MINUTES
IV.
The meeting was called to order at 5:lOp.m. by Chair Rich Whitall. Commissioners
in attendance were: Donn Todt, Kerry Kencairn, January Jennings, Bryan Nelson
and Rich Whitall. Staff was Robbin Pearce.
Approval of minutes - Minutes were unanimously approved.
Guests - Don Wolf and an adjacent neighbor were in attendance for Planning Action
99-006. Tom Giordano was present for Planning Actions 99-002 & 99-004. Mr. &
Mrs. Norton for Planning Action 99-002. Cameron Hanson was present as the new
Council liaison and Councilor David Fine was in attendance to observe.
Old Business
A. Recommended Street Tree List - Staff reported the changes and corrections were
being made in-house. The draft copy should be included in the next packet for
commissioners corrections and additions. The March Tree Commission packet will
include the final revisions. New copies should be ready by Arbor Week. Jennings
suggested parkrow width be included on each page. It was decided to include
recommended parkrow width in the appendix and with the matrix also. Discussion
included how many copies will be printed, who they will be available for, if the data
could be available on the City website or on disk.
B. Street Tree Matrix - Staff stated the information had just arrived from City of
Eugene and she will work with Nelson on this project.
C. Tree Removal Mitigation Wording - Staff stated the information had just arrived
from the City of Portland and she will be working with Kuenzel on this project.
D. Information Handouts - The Commissioners selected the following handouts to
have available through the planning office: 1. Trees in Construction
2. Don't Top Trees (include pruning techniques)
3. Resolving Tree Sidewalk conflicts
4. Ashland' s Urban Forest
Office Staff will attempt to copy the handouts to ensure readability. If that doesn't
work, staff will research the cost of having the handouts printed.
E. Site Design and Use Standards Review and Timeline - Each Commissioner
selected a section to review. They will report at the next meeting the status of each
section.
Ordinance Landscaping Requirements - Kerry, January
Parking Lot Landscaping & Screening Standards - Donn, Kerry
Street Tree Standards - Donn
Water Conserving Landscaping Guideline and Policies - Rich
Ashland Boulevard Corridor- Bryan
F. National Tree Trust Update - KenCairn reported she had talked with Linda
Chesney and Karl Tuck, co-directors of North Mountain Park, about a potential
nursery situation for trees through the National Tree Trust Program. Their concerns
were: Deer protection for the nursery area, watering of trees through the summer
months, weed control through the nursery area and siting of the nursery location in
proximity to the house. Discussion included types of trees available and length of
time required to grow the trees to useable size. It was decided this project is not
viable for this group at this time. We will continue to look for trees or money for
trees.
C. Other Old Business - No other old business.
V. New Business
A. Site Reviews
1. PA 99-002 (70 Third Street) - Specific information was requested from
applicant such as scientific as well as common names, clarification on some
of the planting material, an actual plan as to what was installed.
Recommendations included: a fine textured groundcover in the parkrow,
additional plant material in order to ensure adequate coverage and the
applicant should create good path access through the site.
2. PA 99-004 (Beach Street) - Asked applicant get a copy of "Trees And
Construction" in order to protect the existing trees during construction. It was
also recommended to use 1804 irrigation heads ups rather than 1806
heads.
3.PA 98-120 (Liberty Street) - The applicant was requested to address the
evaluation criteria for suitability and conservation in hillside standards: tree
health, tree structure, species, potential longevity, variety and size. A tree
management plan was also requested. The plan should show tree canopy in
scale with tree species in a more legible manner. Significant trees should be
identified. A tree replanting plan should be developed. Commission
recommended applicant use the services of a certified arborist. The
Commission also requested the full impact of the cut and fill areas on the
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existing trees.
4. PA 99-006 (Jefferson, Washington) - Recommendations included a wider
buffer strip along all edges of the property, large plant material to start with
for immediate and complete coverage and widening the interior beds to
accommodate the proposed large stature trees.
B. Arbor Week Planning - This item was rescheduled as a mid-month meeting for
January 21st at 5p.m. in the Planning Office.
C. Other New Business - There was no other new business.
VII. Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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