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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-0709 Tree MIN ASHLAND TREE COMMISSION MINUTES JULY9,1998 I. Meeting was called to order at 5:00p.m. Members present: Kerry Kencairn Donn Todt John McClendon Rich Whitall (Chair) Staff present Robbin Pearce II. Approval of Minutes -- Minutes for June meeting were approved as submitted. Ill. Guests -- Eric Baron of Valley View Nursery. Also, Hershel, Elizabeth and Eric Massey (PA 98-46). IV. Old Business A. Recommended Street Tree List -- It was decided that each commissioner should complete their matrix lists and return them to staff. Staff will compile a list and include it in the September packet for review at the September meeting. Eric Baron of Valley View Nursery was present to encourage the Tree Commission to update the Recommended Street Tree List (RSTL) as soon as possible. Eric shared the University of Pennsylvania's example. He cited a number of examples of current situations in Ashland that have been confusing because of the lack of new plant or product information that could easily be included in the RSTL. Baron asked for some clear definitions in the new draft. He also submitted a handout he developed and uses at his nursery for people choosing street trees. The Commissioners appreciated Mr. Baron's input and encouraged him to remain involved with the update. B. Tree Inventory -- Tabled until September. C. Northwest Museum Tree Watering Update -- SOU is watering and maintaining this site. D. Siskiyou Boulevard Protector Removal -- Staff showed the map with trees and protectors marked. Commissioners divided the site and agreed to complete the tree protector removals. E. Mt. Meadows Phase V Median Strip Update -- Kencairn stated Public Works was concerned about the future impact of the trees on sewer lines under the median. Kencairn will write a letter to the editor as well as to the developers in support of the plantings and will include a list of appropriate trees. F. Other Old Business - There was no other old business at this time. V. NEW BUSINESS A. SITE REVIEWS 1. PA98-067 (Warehouse addition on Williamson Way). It was requested that applicant bring existing plantings in the front up to standards and to use the irrigation system. Additional information on the parking lot spaces and islands was requested. Recommendations included that a ~arge canopy tree be placed in the landscape island, that an additional island be incorporated in parking space 15/16 and that in the narrow south side landscape strip horn beams replace maples. 2. PA98-068 (Medical building on Williamson Way) Specific recommendations were made as to plant material in inappropriate locations. 3. PA98-071 (SOU) An extensive list of recommendations were made regarding existing and new plant materials. New drawings should be submitted showing changes for both plant material and irrigation. 4.PA98-072 (Clover Lane) The applicant was reminded the island planters need to be a minimum of 8 feet wide. 5.PA98-073 (SOU - Old Mill Village) There were no recommendations for this plan. It was approved as accepted. 6.PA98-070 (ACH) It was recommended to replace the October Glory with Red Oak and it was agreed to plant crape myrtl along the driveway. 7.PA98-072 (Astro) The recommendation was made to back up the parking space in the landscape area and increase the landscape area. 8.PA98-075 (A St) Commission requested information on proposed roof garden and the species and variety of street trees. 9.PA98-077 (APR) Requested applicant submit an irrigation plan. B. What is a Street Tree? -- See Eric Baron's discussion in agenda item IV., A. C. Other -- 1. Donn Todt recommended having a Tree Commissioner attend the Annual Trining Conference of the Internattional Society of Arboriculture September 30 - October 2nd in Eugene. None of the commissioners present were able to attend. Staff would get the final registration dates and call the other commissioners to see if anyone is interested in attending. Whital moved that the Commission should pay for registration. McClendon seconded. Motion could not be approved due to lack of a quorum. 2. Also present were Hershel, Elizabeth and Eric Massey. They are neighbors of the proposed Knecht project on Park Street (PA 98-047). They shared their concerns about the project. Tree Commissioners made recommendations including the need for living screen along fence lines, particularly in parking lot and east side. Also, recommended applicant meet with neighbors to discuss plans and potential impacts. Commission would like to see more cohesive and useful green area on the property. VII. Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.