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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEQCB Min 1992-06-02 , - . . . Environmental Quality Control Board Minutes June 2, 1992 I. Call to Order - 6:30 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call Present: Also Present: Voce, Hood, Hurley, Hotchkiss, Logan Barry Curtis, Administrative Assistant (planning) IV. MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 1992 MOTION BY HOOD; SECOND BY HOTCHKISS: To approve the Minutes of April 21, 1992, as amended by Mr. Hurley. MOTION CARRIED: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: 4-0-1 VOCE, HOTCHKISS, LOGAN, HOOD HURLEY V. NEW BUSINESS 1. DISCUSSION OF TREE ORDINANCES Chairman Voce opened the item for discussion. Mr. Curtis discussed the past tree policy drafted by the City staffin 1985. The policy proposed in 1985 discussed public trees only. Chairman Voce discussed the August 1, 1988, staff report which listed City-wide tree species. He indicated that the Board could instruct staff to review the 1988 listing to consider water usage and to consider native plant species. Further, he felt the tree policy from Carmel could be relevant as it pertained to safeguarding trees during construction, demolition or tree removal. Mr. Curtis discussed the means by which the City could reasonably govern the maintenance and removal of trees on both public and private property. He indicated that C IAMIPROIDOCSIEQBClMIN92-6 BCC be ~ . . . . EQCB Minutes of June 2, 1992 the City has virtually total control of public trees and more limited control over private trees. He discussed means by which the City can monitor and govern the provision and maintenance of private trees. Mr. Hood broke down consideration of a tree policy into several subcategories which he felt would expedite Board discussion of the matter. Mr. Hood's breakdown was as follows: 1. Public Trees - Street Trees and Park Trees 2. Private Trees a. New Construction b. Redevelopment c. Remodel d. As is (No Change) The Board discussed each of the categories and determined that the City could regulate public trees and private trees in conjunction with new construction and redevelopment of property on a mandatory basis, while remodels of and no change to private properties would likely require a passive approach. The Board felt a passive approach would likely involve the development of tree maintenance guidelines which would be available to the public. The Board felt that any remodel should require mandatory compliance with tree policies. Mr. Curtis indicated that he felt this method would leave a loophole in the sense that a property owner could remove a tree from his property, then any time thereafter approach the City with a request to remodel or add onto his dwelling without falling under the mandatory provisions. Mr. Curtis recommended that the City amend the zoning ordinance to require some amount of landscaping, fixed or proportionate, and requiring a tree for every "x" square feet oflandscaped area. Mr. Curtis felt that landscaping and/or trees required by the zoning ordinance would provide the City greater authority to enforce tree provisions, staff levels permitting. Mr. Logan questioned what liability the City might incur if it requires someone to install a tree on private and the tree ultimately damages the property. Mr. Curtis indicated he would review this matter with the City Attorney's office. Mr. Hotchkiss felt that the Board should consider a policy for street trees first, then move on to private trees at a later date. Further, Mr. Hotchkiss felt the City's enforcement power relative to private trees will likely be very limited. He recommended that the City require a permit for private tree removal, so the City could keep a fairly accurate inventory of trees and at least attempt to maintain a tree balance whereby any trees that are removed could be replaced at some location throughout the City. Mr. Voce felt that in some circumstances a tree may not be appropriate due to limited area C IAMIPROIDOCSlEQBCIMIN92-6 BCC be Page 2 ~ . . . . EQCB Minutes of June 2, 1992 and other considerations. Oral Communications: Ms. Maricich indicated that additional street trees have been removed since the Board's April 1992 meeting. Further, she felt that an ordinance should take into account whether a tree scheduled for removal is a mature tree and if it is, a mature tree should be replaced. Ms. Maricich indicated concern that her neighbors may cut their trees and that will negatively impact her part of the neighborhood. She opposed "bricking in" the City's parkway area and urged uniformity of street trees. MOTION BY HOOD; SECOND BY HOTCHKISS: TO USE THE MALKEMUS MEMORANDUM OF 3-19-85 AND JUE MEMORANDUM OF 8-1-88 TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE DEALING WITH PUBLIC TREES. ALSO, THAT STAFF PRESENT A REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD AT ITS JULY 21, 1992, MEETING DISCUSSING THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING A DRAFT VERSION, TIME PERMITTING. MOTION CARRIED: AYES: NOES: 5-0 VOCE, HOTCHKISS, LOGAN, HOOD, HURLEY * * * MOTION BY HOTCHKISS; SECOND BY HURLEY: To direct staff to address a means to increase existing parkway tree populations. MOTION CARRIED: AYES: NOES: 5-0 VOCE, HOTCHKISS, LOGAN, HOOD, HURLEY Mr. Hurley requested that Mr. Eagle be in attendance at the Board's next meeting. VI. Board Concerns Mr. Voce discussed legislation in Washington re: wetlands. He opposes the Hayes Bill and favors the Edwards Bill. He informed the Board that there will be a meeting of the Technical Review Committee to discuss toxic cleanup on June 9th at 1 :00 p.m. at the Naval Weapons Station's Conference Room. VI. Staff Concerns Mr. Curtis recommended that the Board's June 16, 1992, meeting be continued to July 21, 1992, as Mr. Hurley will not be present and staffhas a relatively heavy load for Planning Commission items. MOTION BY HOOD; SECOND BY LOGAN: To cancel the Board's regularly C \AMIPROIDOCSlEQBC\MIN92-6 BeC be Page 3 . . . 'Ill .. I ... EQCB Minutes of June 2, 1992 scheduled June 1992 meeting and continue it to the Board's regularly scheduled July 21, 1992, meeting. MOTION CARRIED: AYES: NOES: 5-0 VOCE, HOTCHKISS, LOGAN, HOOD, HURLEY VII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~~>- - Barry C. Curtis, Jr. Secretary, Environmental Quality Control Board C IAMIPROIOOCSlEQBeIMIN92-6 BeC.be Page 4