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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-1209 Tree MIN Ashland Tree Commission Minutes, December 9, 1999 Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 5:00p.m. by acting Chair January Jennings. Commissioners in attendance in addition to January Jennings were: Bob Kuenzal, Dan Moore, Bryan Nelson, Donn Todt and Greg Covey. Council liaison Cameron Hanson and staff Robbin Pearce and Mark Knox were also in attendance. Welcome Guests: John Freedom was present to observe. Also, Doyle Brightenburg and Caroline Shaffer were present to request input into the proposed removal of trees at 288 Morton Street. The Commission supported the removal of the tree closest to the house with the following recommendations: 1)do not remove the stump, 2)request the company doing the tree trimming work to complete the work with the least amount of damage to both tree root systems as possible and 3) prune the remaining tree for health (remove dead wood) at the same time the other tree is removed. Old Business A. Tree Ordinance - This item was tabled until January. B. Council Presentation - Staff apologized for the lack of a slide projector at the council Chamber for the presentation but felt this gave the council full opportunity to truly hear what the Commissioners were saying. C. Recommended Street Tree List - Staff continues to finish the final draft. D. Curriculum - Staff shared a coPy of a letter Rich Whitall has prepared for the Media/Librarian specialist at the schools. Commissioners encourage Whitall to move forward with the project. E. Other - There was no additional new business. New Business A. Site Reviews 1. fA 99-130: Cominos on Siskiyou. The Commission requested a planting plan prior to any approval toward construction. 2.P A99-134: Knecht on Tolman Creek Road. The Commission requested more details of the storm drainage outflow. In Outline Plan the Tree Commission requested additional information on the riparian enhancement plan. Until this information is submitted the Commission can not move forward with the approval of this plan. 3. PA99-135: Adams on the corner of Helman and Van Ness. rhe following recommendations were submitted: 1)Sweetgums need more room than allowed in this plan. Those purposed should be replaced with a smaller stature tree. 2) Root barriers are required on whatever trees replace the Liquidambars. 3)Are you sure you want Acer pI. columnar so close to the foundation? Recommend upright European Hornbean or other fiborous rooted species for small root area. 4) Consider underplanting with additional shrubs in order to achieve required coverage. 4. P A99-128: Turrell on Siskiyou. 1) Tree species for street trees need to be 1 3/4 inch caliper. 2)Need to list street trees for Park Street including dbh. 3)submit a more detailed irrigation plan. B. Calendar for 2000 - Staff submitted the Calendar for 2000. C. Goal Setting Date - It was decided to have a separate goal setting date from the regular meeting date. Dates were discussed. Staff will continue to work with the Commissioners to find a date in January that will work for everyone. D. Grant Ideas - Mark Knox, Associate Planner presented the opportunity to apply for a grant. Knox stated the application deadline for this year was December 31, 1999. Donn T odt heard the deadline had been moved to February 1~1' 2000. It was determined there would still be time to apply if the commissioners wanted to. Mark shared his idea of a City owned and operated nursery to grow street trees. There was a strong feeling from the Commissioners that this might not be cost effective and would be competition with local nurserys. Other ideas for grant monies included: updating the inventory and/or development of an urban forestry plan; a soil matrix mixing site; a tree planting "along the freeway" for sound attenuation. It was agreed Dan Moore would be the chair of the grant writing subcommittee. Dan will present his experience at the January meeting. Statement of Account - $750.00 Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.