ASHLAND TREE COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 7, 2010
CALL TO ORDER –Ashland Tree Commission meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. on September 9, 2010, in the Siskiyou Room in the Community Development and
Commissioners Present |
Council Liaison |
Bobby Townsend (via telephone) |
Kate Jackson (absent) |
Casey Roland |
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Russ Neff |
Staff Present |
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Michael Piña, Assistant Planner |
Absent |
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Kerry Kencairn, Tom Myers |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 9, 2010 Tree Commission Minutes – Townsend motioned/Neff seconded to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2010 regular meeting minutes Voice vote: all AYES, Motion passed. The minutes were approved as submitted.
WELCOME GUESTS
Hieland Hoff, Architect
PUBLIC FORUM
None
TYPE I PLANNING REVIEW
PLANNING ACTION: 2010-00993
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
APPLICANT: Heiland Hoff, Architect for owner Robin Biermann
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to exceed the Maximum Permitted Floor Area (MPFA) within an Historic District by 17 percent or 315 square feet. The project consists of demolishing the existing 1,144 square foot non-historic/non-contributing duplex building and constructing a new two-story 2,183 square foot dwelling with a daylight basement and two-car garage. (The Building Division has tentatively approved the demolition proposal subject to this land use approval.) The application also includes a request for a Tree Removal Permit to remove eight trees six-inches in diameter at breast height (d.b.h.) or greater.
The Tree Commission has recommended the following for the above planning action:
1) When working within the tree protection areas, tunnel under the roots rather than trenching when placing utilities and infrastructure.
2) Add one or two native trees to the planting list
3) Plant a hardier, thick-trunked species on the
4) Commission has reviewed and is supportive of the removal of 10 trees, protecting 7, planting 6 mitigation trees, and paying in lieu of mitigation plantings for 4 trees as modified by the applicant. This includes removal of a Maple and
PLANNING ACTION: 2010-01191
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
APPLICANT: Robert Seibert, agent for owner Sunny Singh
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review approval to make an exterior change to a primary contributing property within the Ashland Downtown Historic District. The exterior changes proposed involve the replacement of the doors on the
The Tree Commission has recommended the following for the above planning action:
1) Staple wire mesh to wood 2 x 4s and wrap the tree trunks during construction work
2) Be mindful of root zones when staking forms for the sidewalk
ACTION ITEMS
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Staff Piña said that the Tree of the Year Ballots have been posted on our City’s website and in this months Sneak Preview. A cost of $150 for the Sneak Preview ad will need to come out of the tree fund, as approved by the Tree Commission.
Staff also spoke with the Public Works Department to better coordinate communication for projects that may have an impact on street trees. Public Works agrees that this is needed and will work on the issue.
The Commission would like to have an official resignation letter from Kerry KenCarin stating why she can no longer fulfill her commitment to the Tree Commission. Staff said they would contact Ms. KenCarin for a letter.
Neff noticed that the required street trees along Ashland St, in front of the Miller Paint store, appear to be unhealthy and should be replaced. Staff mentioned that there is a provision in the code that allows staff to require the replanting/mitigation of the trees as a condition of approval on their building permit.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Liaison Reports
None
New Items
Current Balance $GET BALLANCE
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Michael Piña, Assistant Planner