1999-03-30AGENDA
MOUND CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1999 7:30 PM
MOUND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. OPEN MEETING, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - WOODLAND POINT MATFER.
(Attorney Karen Cole is sending each of you a letter and you already have the District Court Papers)
RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION.
PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT FOR WILLIAM DAHLEN, 4555 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE.
ADJOURN.
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March 30, 1999
RESOLUTION #99-
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PUBLIC LANDS MAINTENANCE PERMIT FOR
WILLIAM G DAHLEN AT 4555 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE
LOT 4, BLOCK 1,DEVON
DOCK SITE # 41050
WHEREAS, the applicant, William Dahlen, is seeking a Public Lands
Maintenance Permit to remove a small shrub elm and trim three trees along the
lakeshore; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property is on Devon Commons and abuts 4555
Island View Drive, Block 1, Lot 4, Devon; and,
WHEREAS, City Code Section 320, requires City Council approval by a
four-fifths vote for Construction of any kind on any public way, park or commons, or
the alteration of the natural contour of any public way, park, or commons; and,
WHEREAS, the Dock and Commons Commission reviewed this request
and unanimously recommend approval with conditions; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Mound, Minnesota, as follows:
To approve the application for a Construction on Public Lands Permit as
submitted to remove a small shrub elm and trim three trees the following
conditions:
The Contractor must be licensed in the City to do the trimming and
removal as required by the City Code Section 488:00.
The work shall be supervised and coordinated by the Parks Director and
the contractor shall give the Parks Director 24 hours notice in advance
of scheduling or performing the work.
March 30, 1999
Dock site 41050 - Dahlen
P. 2
The foregoing resolution was moved by Councilmember
Councilmember
and
The following Councilmembers voted in the affirmative:
The following Councilmembers voted in the negative:
Mayor
Attest: City Clerk
CITY OF MOUND
5341 MAYWOOO RCAD
MOUND, MINNESOTA 55364-1687
(612) 472-0600
FAX (612) 472-0620
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
MEETING
DATES:
TO:
FROM: Jori Sutherland, Building Official
APPLICANT: William Dahlen
4555 Island View Drive
February 2, 1999
February 18,1999 Dock and Commons Commission (D&C)
March 9,1999 City Council
Dock and Commons Commission, City Council, and Applicant
LOCATION: DOCK SITE ¢¢41050, DEVON COMMONS
SUBJECT: PUBLIC LANDS PERMIT APPLICATION TO REMOVE/TRIM TREES
Background and Comments The applicant, William G. Dahlen, is seeking approval as
described in the attached application in order to remove an elm tree (that is growing close
to and under the large oak), and also to trim the existing large oak and maple tree. Also
submitted with the application is the tree pruning standards from the contractor and photos
of the trees. This area of Devon Commons is a relatively open, sloping, grassy area, with
an assortment of trees.
1)
Maple Tree Trimming: The applicant states the maple tree is to be trimmed,
apparently this is to improve the view to the lake.
COMMENT: The commission may view limited trimming of the maple tree as reasonable
as long as the health of the tree is maintained. Improving the view to the lake is permitted
by the Shoreland-Management Ordinance (SMO)Section 350:1225. Subd.4.A. 2. B. (1),
that is attached for your reference. Your Commons Classification and its impacts should
be reviewed and discussed however I am not aware of any conflicts.
2)
Oak Tree Trimming: The applicant is proposing to trim the Oak tree and states
that the trimming is required as a result of the Storm Damage last summer.
prmted on recycled paper
4555 Island View Dr - Commons
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COMMENT: The Oak tree was trimmed by the City after the storm, however, it appears
that additional trimming could be done.
3) Removal of Elm trees:
COMMENT: The applicant is seeking the removal of two small elm trees and if the
commission may find this does not appear to be in conflict with the SMO.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Dock &Commons Commission recommend
approval of the tree removal as proposed with the following conditions:
1)
The Contractor must be licensed in the City to do the trimming and removal as
required by the City Code Section 488:00.
2)
The work shall be supervised and coordinated by the Parks Director and the
contractor shall give the Parks Director 24 hours notice in advance of scheduling or
performing the work.
3)
In the event that ~ompliance with the resolution has not been achieved within one
year of the date of the resolution the applicants associated Dock License will not be
issued or will be revoked until compliance has been achieved.
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Subd. 4. Shoreland Alterations. Alterations of vegetation and topography
will be regulated to prevent erosion into public waters, fix nutrients, preserve
shoreland aesthetics, preserve historic values, prevent bank slumping, and
protect fish and wildlife habitat.
A. Vegetation Alterations.
Removal of vegetation necessary for the construction of
structures and the construction of roads and parking areas
regulated by Section 350:1225, Subd. 5 of this ordinance is
exempt from the vegetation alteration standards that follow.
Removal or alteration of vegetation, except for agricultural
and forest management uses as regulated in Sections
350:1225, Subd. 7 B. and C., is allowed subject to the
following standards:
Intensive vegetation clearing within the shore and
bluff impact zones and on steep slopes is prohibited.
Intensive vegetation clearing for forest land
conversion to another use outside of these areas is
allowable as a conditional use if an erosion control
and sedimentation plan is developed and approved
by the soil and water conservation district in which the
property is located.
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In shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes
on private property, limited clearing of trees and
shrubs and cutting, pruning, and trimming of trees is
allowed to provide a view to the water from the
principal dwelling site and to accommodate the
placement of stairways and landings, picnic areas,
access paths, beach and watercraft access areas,
and permitted water-oriented accessory structures or
facilities, provided that:
(1)
The screening of structures, vehicles, or other
facilities as viewed from the water, assuming
summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially
reduced.
(2)
The above provisions are not applicable to the
removal of trees, limbs, or branches that are
dead, diseased, or pose safety hazards.
' Rev. 4/97
PUBLIC LAND PERMIT APPLICATION
CITY OF MOUND, 5341 Maywood Road, Mound, MN 55364
Phone: 472-0600, Fax: 472-0620
DISTRIBUTION:
~_r~q BUILDING OFFICIAL
i-&~-~ PA~S DIRECTOR
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- PU LIC WOR S
DOCK MEETING DATE
CItY COUNCIL DATE
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CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LAaND PERMIT - new construction. NOTE: NO PERMIT SHALL
BE ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOAT HOUSES OR OTHER BUILDINGS ON PUBLIC LAND (City Code
Section 320, SuM. 1).
PUBLIC LAND MAINTENANCE PERMIT - to allow repairs to an existing structure (City Code Section
320, Subd. 3).
CONTINUATION OF STRUCTURE - to allow an existing encroachment to remain in an "as is" condition
(City Code Section 320, Sub& 3).
,~' i LAND ALTERATION - change in shoreline, drainage, slope, trees, vegetation, fill, etc. (City Code Section 320.
Subd. 4).
The structure or work you are requesting is an activity on publicly owned lands. Structures like boat houses, patios, sheds, etc.
are all NONCONFORMING USES. It. is the intent of the City to bring all these uses into conformance which meaus that those
structures will at some time in the future have to be removed from the public lands. All permits are granted for a limited time and
are non-transferable. Stairway construction must meet the State Building Code when the permit is for new construction, or a new
permit is applied for due to change in dock site holder.
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VALUAT~O~/?ROPOSED COST OF ?RO~ECT ~NCLUDIN~ LABOR & ~ATEm^LS~:-~t~ 0~'~ DO
D SCRIBE REQUEST & PURPOSE:
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Da!e
December 21, 1998
OS TVIG TREE, INC.
SINCE 19~13
A Tradition of Excellence
Bill Dahlen
4555 Islandview Dr.
Mound, MN 55364
Dear Mr. Darien:
Below is a bid for tree work on your property for the winter of 1998/99.
1. Prune Maple near powerlines
$ 225.00
Prune Maple near comer of house.
Prune Oak on lakeside.
Prune Elm under Oak.
Prune Maple on lakeside.
Remove small Elm on lakeside.
Grind stump on lakeside.
Total. please add sales tax.
225.00
210.00"~. ~ ~--~/~
11o.oo -~ ,- /O
95.0o
$1150.00
Our price for spraying your evergreens, doesn't come out until February 15, 1999. If you have any
questions or comments, please feel free to contact our office at 473-0534.
Thank you,
Troy Roberts
Vice President
TR/kr
Suite 200 * 1421 E. Wayzata Blvd. * Wayzata, MN 55391
Business: 473-0534 Residence: 479-3711 Fax: 4794018
A Family Owned Business For Three Generations
PRUNING STANDARDS
With the American National Standard for pruning, ANSI A300, specifications can be written in a
virtual/nfinite number of combinations. The following information is designed to help you
understand exactly what will be accomplished in a pruning operation.
Branch Size
A minimum or maximum diameter size of branches to be removed should be specified in all
pruning operations. This establishes how much pruning is to be done.
Pruning Objectives
Pruning objectives should be established prior to beginning any pruning operation. A300
providc~ two basic objectives.
Hazarc~ reauction pruning (HRP) is recommended when the primary objective is to reduce
the danger to a specific target caused by visibly defined hazards in a tree. For example,
HRP may be the primary objective if a tree had many dead limbs over a park bench.
~intenance Pruning ~.~
Maln[e[~a[~c= p, u~mg (MP) is recommended when the prima~ objective is to maintain or
improve tree health and structure, and includes hazard reduction pruning. An example
here might be to perform a MP operation on a front yard tree.
Pruning Types
Hazard reduction pruning and maintenance pruning should consist of one or more of the
pruning types noted below.
Crown cleaning .... Crown cleaning shall consist of the selective removal of one or
more of the following items: dead, dying, or diseased branches, weak branches
and watersprouts.
Crown thinning .... Crown thinning shall consist of the selective removal of
branches to increase light penetration, air movement, and reduce weight.
Crown raising .... Crown raising shall consist of the removal of the lower branches
of a tree to provide clearance.
Crown Reduction, or Crown Shaping .... Crown Reduction decreases the height
and/or-spread of a tree. Consideration should be given to the ability of a species
to sustain this type of pruning.
Vista Pruning .... Vista Pruning is selective thinning of framework limbs or specific
areas of the crown to allow a view of an object from a predetermined point.
Crown Restoration .... Crown Restoration pruning should improve the structure,
form and appearance of trees which have been severely headed, vandalized, or
storm damaged.
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