SHADE TREE
COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2005
MEMBERS
PRESENT: David Burke, Barb Bushong, Barry
OTHERS
PRESENT: Dana Clay, Michael Klingl (Greenberg
Farrow) Dave Walker (
John Hoffman called the meeting to order at 7:05
p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes from the
meeting of November 17, 2004, were approved as
presented.
ELECTION OF
OFFICERS:
Chairman – Mrs. Bushong made the motion to
nominate John Hoffman, seconded by Mr. Adler. Voice vote was unanimous for John
Hoffman to be Chairman.
Vice-Chairman – Mrs. Bushong made the
motion to nominate Barry Adler, seconded by Mr. DeWeese. Voice vote was unanimous for Barry Adler
to be Vice-Chairman.
Secretary – Voice vote unanimous for
COMMENTS BY
CITIZENS:
NEW BUSINESS
·
Street Tree Plan -
David Oakes, site designer, reviewed the
landscape plan design concept. This
subdivision is across the street from Keystone Crossing. It was noted flight path for the airport
is still a concern so they kept tree heights lower. Commission members noted
that Redbud trees might be hard to find in the quantity needed according to the
landscape plan. Also, transplant
survival is questionable. Shade
Tree Commission would suggest something else out of the Small Group A tree list.
Mr. Morse made a motion to approve the
street tree plan as submitted, Seconded by Mrs. Bushong. Voice vote was unanimous. Street tree plan for
·
Landscape Plan – Home Depot – Coleman’s
Michael Klingl reviewed the landscape plan
noting his company is not the architect that submitted the plans and is
disappointed utilities are not shown and also the mounding that is required is
not shown. Will have the plans
revised to add those two items.
Will take care of any deficiencies not shown.
It was decided that according to the
ordinance mounding is required along SR 33 also. Mr. Adler stated there are two rows of
parking spaces with more than 25 spaces that require island bed. Mr. Klingl stated they would need to
reduce parking spaces by four in order to achieve the placement of the
islands. Mulch will be used for the
end islands.
Mr. Hoffman stated a couple of the trees
at the main entrance might hinder the line of sight for visibility. Mr. Klingl stated they would move trees
closer together to get those trees away from the entrance. He also stated they may cluster trees
along the property lines.
Mr. Adler stated it would be nice to have
islands have shrubs even though not required by ordinance.
It was noted the detention areas would be
dry. Mrs. McCoy stated Design Review Board has approved the exterior design of
the building.
Commission members stated they are pleased
to see elms being used – they try to encourage diversity in the tree varieties
used by commercial properties.
Mr. Adler made a motion to approve the
landscape plan with the following changes to be made:
Ø
Add
two islands in the two rows of parking spaces that exceed 25
spaces
Ø
Add
mounding along Coleman’s
Ø
Assure line of sight at
entrances
Ø
Make
sure trees will not block any proposed freestanding signs
Seconded by Mr. Morse. Voice vote was
unanimous.
Revisions to be resubmitted to Shade Tree
Commission for approval.
·
Landscape Plan – G-Zero Properties –
Karen Page stated the owner wants to be
able to look into building from
Discussion held concerning the placement
of the honeylocust trees on the west side of property. It was agreed to move them closer
together towards the open end of the property on the west
side.
It was agreed that the row of taxus should
be mounded like the taxus along the street because of the residential homes on
the west side. This should help
deflect lights from vehicles in parking lot.
Japanese lilacs will match the ones
further south on
Mrs. Bushong made a motion to approve the
landscape plan with the following changes to be made:
Ø
Add
one foot mounding along the west property line
Ø
Add
the property owner’s name and address on the drawing
Ø
Space
3 trees evenly on the west property line.
Seconded by Mr. Hoffman. Voice vote was unanimous.
Revisions to be resubmitted to Shade Tree
Commission for approval.
MISCELLENEOUS:
Arbor Day planning should begin in
February. Mrs. McCoy will add to
agenda.
Discussion held concerning need for the
tree survey inventory to be updated.
There is a big possibility of City liability for dangerous trees in the
City right of way. The Commission
wanted it on record they encourage the tree survey be updated for the protection
of the citizens of Marysville.
Discussion held concerning responsibility
of maintaining trees in the City right of way. Mrs. McCoy and Dana Clay (street
department employee) stated this is a gray area for the City. One section of the code states resident
shall trim trees; one area states City has the right to maintain. However, who is RESPONSIBLE and who is
LIABLE? Commission agrees this gray
area should be cleaned up and a policy or ordinance be in place to make it
perfectly clear the responsible party.
Mr. Adler requested a copy of the
Mr. DeWeese stated it is important to
follow Roberts Rules of Procedure because this is a City Commission and things
could go to court for appeals.
Members stated that at times a formal roll call is not done; however, a
voice vote is sufficient in most cases as long as it is noted in the
minutes. This Commission has always
been a little more lax; however, members agree in the future they should follow
the rules of procedure to prevent any liability for the
City.
ADJOURNMENT:
The
meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.