SHADE TREE COMMISSION

MINUTES OF MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2004

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Dennis DeWeese, David Burke, Barb Bushong, Barry Adler, John Hoffman, Chad Morse and Kevin Behrens.

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  Karen Page (Millcreek Self Storage), Blade Hauth (Honda Lock) and Barb McCoy

 

Chairman John Hoffman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

The minutes from the meeting of September 15, 2004, were approved as presented.

 

REPORT OF SECRETARY:  Super Wal-Mart will be on next month’s agenda.  The City Law Director and Director of Administration will be meeting with Karen Paver to discuss her landscaping issues with Barb McCoy on October 21st.  The property is still not in compliance.

 

COMMENTS BY CITIZENS:

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

·        Landscape Plan –         Millcreek Self Storage – 14280 Industrial Parkway

 

Discussion was held concerning buffering between the proposed units and the existing single family and mobile home park not being complete.  Mrs. McCoy stated she had talked with the applicant who said they were not certain the unit labeled “J” was going to be built; that triangle piece of land would probably go with the tract 4 piece and not have a unit constructed.  Consensus was buffering would be required to continue around the single family property and down the property line that abuts against the drive into Nissin to buffer for the mobile home park.

 

Mr. Adler made a motion to approve the landscape plan adding additional perimeter buffering trees down the south property line OR planting the trees southwest between units J and I & H if the property is to be split.  Also, additional perimeter buffering trees are required along the northwest property line.   Seconded by Mrs. Bushong.  Voice vote was unanimous.  Landscape plan to be revised and resubmitted for approval.

 

·        Landscape Plan – Honda Lock Takenaka Corporation – 16721 Square Drive

 

Discussion was held concerning buffering required between commercial zoning and industrial zoning on the south property line with 80% opacity according to ordinance 1140.06(a)(3).  Mr. Hauth stated the company would not want to use fencing due to the upkeep.  It was noted a taxus or arborvitae upright evergreen would be appropriate. 

 

     Street trees are required to match the rest of the businesses on Square Drive.  Fifteen (15) perimeter interior trees are required on property.

 

Mr. Adler made a motion to approve the landscape plan adding buffering along the southern property line for 80% opacity; 15 interior perimeter trees required; street trees to be the same type as Sumitomo; seconded by Mrs. Bushong.  Voice vote was unanimous.  Landscape plan to be revised and resubmitted for approval.

 

·        Landscape Plan –         Union County 7th Street Parking – W. 7th and Court St.

 

The landscape checklist was reviewed with it being noted that as a government entity, the county would not have to comply with the ordinance.  The following was noted:

 

·        3’ mounding or shrubs required on W.  7th Street and on the east property line to buffer the parking area

·        17 perimeter trees required; 11 provided

·        7 street trees required on W. 7th Street; one provided

·        Street trees planted on the south property between parking lot and sidewalk could be moved to the tree lawn and be counted towards the street tree requirement

·        Existing parking lot required to have landscaping also according to C.O. 1140.04

·        1,200 sq. ft. of landscaping required in existing parking lot with shade trees required

 

Discussion was held concerning the shared driveway on the west property line with the existing residence.  This makes the 80% opacity required by ordinance not possible.  However, could use 3’ mounding in the end capped landscape beds to help buffer.  Any higher buffering would be a visibility issue within the parking lot.

 

Mr. Hoffman made a motion to approve the landscape plan with the conditions three sides of the parking lot are mounded; add 6 street trees along W. 7th Street; add 1200 sq. ft. landscaping areas with trees in existing parking lot; seconded by Mr. Adler.  Voice vote was unanimous.  Landscape plan to be revised and resubmitted for approval.

 

·        Landscape Plan –         Scotts Company Fitness Center – 14111 Scottslawn Road

 

Mrs. McCoy stated this item was required to be reviewed again because they enlarged the building and parking area.  It was noted the green ash trees are still questionable because of disease possibility.  Mr. DeWeese made a motion to approve the landscape plan as presented; seconded by Mr. Behrens.  Voice vote was unanimous.

 

Old Business:

 

Revised Landscape Plan –     Dave’s Pharmacy   –  411 W. 5th Street

 

Dave Burke abstained from discussion as a member of the Shade Tree Commission for this item due to conflict of interest.  Mr. Behrens made a motion to approve the landscape plan as revised; seconded by Mr. Adler.  Voice vote was unanimous.  Revised landscape plan approved as presented.

 

Revised Street Tree Plan – Keystone Crossing Subdivision

 

It was 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.  Would recommend Serviceberry or another crabapple variety on Keystone Way.  Revised landscape plan was approved as presented.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.