05-26-2004 MINUTES
CITY OF EDGEWATER
Tree Committee - Minutes
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
8:00 a.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Members present were Kristine Pluscec, Kim Long and Daniel Young arrived at 8:04 am. Joe
Martin was excused. Also present, Chief Planner Darren Lear and Planning Technician Bonnie
Wenzel.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Long moved to accept the minutes of the April 21, 2004 meeting.
MOTION CARRIED 2 -0
3. OLD BUSINESS
None at this time
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion of Volusia County Minimum Standards
Ms. Long stated she felt there was not enough enforcement of the current Code. Mr. Lear stated
the City Building Department checks for trees prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
for residential. Ms. Long asked how they could be sure the ordinance will be followed.
Chairwomen Pluscec stated they could look at that after they finalize the Code. She further stated
she would like to review the outline provided.
Mr. Young stated that Volusia County has a self - enforceable ordinance for water protection, and
they could look at something of that nature for the tree ordinance.
Mr. Lear stated that he met with Joe Waller and Ginger Martin of Volusia County regarding their
minimum standards. He added that our requirements contain most of the County's minimum
standards. Mr. Lear further stated that the City is stricter with the removal of historical trees.
Mr. Young stated that they need to address "tree protection zones ". Ms. Pluscec spoke about
tree protection during development and Coastal Zones.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
SECTION 21 -55.01
Recommendation — add:
Trees are valuable producers of oxygen, a necessary element to the survival of man, and serve to
reduce the environmentally dangerous carbon dioxide concentration in the air.
The leaves of the trees trap and filter out ash, dust and pollen in the air.
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MINUTES
CITY OF EDGEWATER
Tree Committee - Minutes
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
8:00 a.m.
Trees provide shade and transpire water which helps to moderate temperatures and cleanse the
air.
SECTION 21 -55.02
Add:
(a) Replacement trees shall be a minimum of 2 11 /2 inches in diameter measured 6 inches or 6
feet in height above the soil line.
(b) Leave as is
(c) Change Historical to Historic.
(d) Add the following trees to Table V -6:
Norfolk Island Pine; Paper Mulberry Mimosa; and Golden Raintree
SECTION 21 -55.03
(a) Add reference to Section 21- 311.02.
There was discussion regarding placing responsibility on the contractor.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment at this time.
6. MEMBER REPORTS
There were no member reports at this time.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 a.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Bonnie Wenzel
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