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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03181997 TREECity of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET r~ SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. ROLL CALL. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 4. NEW BUSINESS: AGENDA TREE ADVISORY BOARD (Sub-Committee) TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 5:30 P.M. Discuss implementation of existing Landscape and Tr~e Ordinances for current site plans. 6. MEMBER MATTERS. 7. STAFF MATTERS. 8. ADJOURNMENT. ANY P~RSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON IYIE ABO~ MATTF3~, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PR~iNGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE TItAT A FERBAT1M RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD iNCLUDES THE i~STIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAiD .4PP~ MUST BE FILED ~ THE CJTY CLERK'S OFFICE ~ TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. I~v COMPLL4NCE WITH rile AME~C. aNS wr~ Dl~rff_~ ACT (ADA), ANrONF. S~-HO NEEDS J~PECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR A T (407)-589-5330 Ar LF. aST 45 HOUR~ PRIOR TO TIH$ MEETING. City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 ri FAX (407) 589-5570 PUBLIC MEETING The Sub-Committee of the Tree Advisory Board, of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 18,1997, in the City Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m., to discuss the Landscape and Tree Protection Ordinances. D~a~a M. Corapi,-Secrdary Tree Advisory Board NOTE: IF ANY PERSONS DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, HE/SHE MAY NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES, HE/SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY iN EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. NOTE: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILiTIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. CITY OF SEBASTIAN TREE ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF WORKSHOP MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 The meeting was called to order by Donna Starck at 5:32 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Donna Starck Shirley Kilkelly David Cox ALSO PRESENT: Robert Massarelli, Community Development Director Traey Hass, Planner II Johtl Almada, Advisor Ann Brack, Recording Secretary ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Starck introduced the guest speaker, Ms. Peg Rondeau, who will speak on the North Indian River County Library property. Ms. Rondeau gave some background on the landscaping design at the Library, along with the present status and some of the problems encountered with original plantings. She also displayed and recommended several brochures from several local agencies. Ms. Rondeau also spoke on the islands in the parking lot, in comparison to problems being encountered in the new Winn Dixie project going in on CR 512. She noted ~ plants that failed to survive on the Library property, and noted that these were replaced with grass. She also noted a Southern Red Cedar Uee, which is a Carmen Roth memorial, that is growing into the power lines. There was discussion on the tree list included in the Homeowners packet. Mr. Massamlli noted that he didn't think anyone pays much attention to this list. There was discussion on proper plants for different areas, maintenance and irrigation, and cost. Ms. Starck noted that this group would look into imgntion, and at~r first year maintenance. The nex~ itcun of discussion was parking lots. Ms. Starek mentioned non-vehicular open space. Mr. Cox commented that he felt that the table of requirements for non-vehicular open space peaalizes the small developments and small cowanercial establishments by requiting a greater density of trees than larger developments. He felt this area should be discussed for other options, percentage requirements, or reverse the present requirements, or just look at tree requirements for the total size of the property. TRE] WOl~ Mr. i place Ms. } wouk Mr. ~ islanc Ms. befo~ Her r~ prohil Stard Ther The 1~ Sebas Note The Atthi 512, that prow~ probl~ exper, One s plans, Subje hedge Mr. above ADVISORY BOARD KSHOP MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 dmada spoke on the negative aspecxs of small islands of plantings versus clusters of tre~s t elsewhere, allowing possibly more parking spaces. ~ilkelly noted that seeing a large expanse of parking lot pavement was not desirable, and that be why she would agree to small island plantings. Jnmda gave an example of Wal Mart's large parking lot with fewer but larger planting with groups of trees and under plantings. arck requested that all members present read through the Tree City USA bulletin No. 31 the next meeting. She also noted her notes on incentives for parking lot minor variances. item for discussion was a hand-out labeled "Tree-lined streets". She noted the list of fired roadside trees for Indian River County, from the County Utilities Deparunent. Ms. ~.spoke further about trees planted along streets and problems that arise m this process. ext subject was a mitigation section update from the City of Titusville Land Development at-ions. enalty section was pointed out by Ms. Starck. She suggested that fines he"directed to a fian Tree Trust to help with tree-lines streets and parks. from Sally Gore were noted. hal topic of discussion was the .commercial part of the landscape code,.~ ~ point, Mr. Massarelli noted the new Winu Dixie site, the Twister's Ice Cream Stor~ on CR ~kydive Sebastian, Nationwide Insurance on U.S. L and the Washingt~ Plaza. He noted ~ese are all recent projects that have begn permitted in the last year or so, and each have [ed difficulty in enfo .r0ing the code. He then proceeded to show the members a copy of the ape plan for Winn Dixie which appeared to be a beautiful plan. He then explained the xns that have arisen, and p~ to present slides showing ti~ reality problems ~nced with this laadscape plan. ~ggestion present~ byMr. Massarelli was that all utilities be shown on the drawings for site particularly for the landscap~ plan. ,'ts discussed during the presentation of the slides were soil type and amount, plauts with low aaintenance, power lines, utilization of right-of-way for plantings by &welopers, type of flants, and ground cover. assarelli noted that Planning and Zoning Members need to be more knowledgeable when g at s/to plans to be able to judge the laadscape plan to avoid problems, such as mentioned in the future. TREE ADVISORY BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997 Ms. Kilkeily suggested a liaison between the Tree Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning as an aid for decisions m the landscape plans. Mr. Massarelli suggested looking at some alternative grasses for ground cover on slopes around drainage swales, gtc., where mowing could be a problem. He then showed a couple of new homes under construction that don't have very much room to plant the minimum number of trees, because of septic system, ~ahffield and steep side easements, yet they meet code, Mr. Massarelli noted that this Board needs to define their goals and what they are trying to achieve. Ms. Starck suffl~sted that the Board start at this point at their next meeting, and come to a consensus on additions, deletions and e, ahanges so information can be discussed with Mr. Mnssarelli and Mr. I-Iass. She noted that the next meeting will be on March 25, 1997 at 5:30 P.M. Mr. Massarelli suggested that if Board members find sites that look good and reflect what they want to achieve, he will photograph them and present them at a meeting for discussion. Ms. Starck suggested planning another meeting time in April and asked for dates that would suit everyone. The mee6ng ~nded at 6:55 P.M.