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PlanningBoard | 2017-01-23 | 4 | condition regarding lateral branches. She said she agrees with the neighborhood that we need to clarify what the standards are around oak trees. President Köster said he hopes to see some language before council addressing the treatment of live oaks. He said he visited the applicant and neighbor's house and believes due diligence has been done. Board Member Burton made a motion to approve the application with a change to condition of approval 6.e.: (i) The foundation shall be a combination of slabs on grade, grade beams and piers. Slabs on grade, grade beams, and piers shall not disturb tree roots greater than 3". (iv) None of the major lateral limbs shall be removed or subjected to major trimming to accommodate the new structure. Board Member Curtis asked how you would define a major limb. The project arborist said that a major limb on these trees would be anything greater than 6". Board Member Burton said that "six inches or greater in diameter.' would be the standard for a major lateral limb. Board Member Curtis seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0. 7-B 2017-3804 Hold a Public Hearing to Consider Site A Neighborhood Park Final Details for Design Review Application Board Member Burton said his firm is involved in designing projects in Site A adjacent to the Neighborhood Park and would be recusing himself for this item. Staff Member Thomas introduced the item and gave the staff presentation. Board Member Sullivan asked for assurance that the decomposed granite would have a life of 20-25 years, because there does not seem to be a plan for maintenance. James Winstead, landscape architect, said it would need ongoing maintenance. He said they worked with the Parks department on the plan and that it would have a stabilizer compound in it. President Köster asked if all the green was lawn and if any of the areas were meant for stormwater retention. Mr. Winstead explained which areas were lawn and which were other plantings. He said there is a retention area all along the sidewalk which would receive stormwater from the street and park runoff. Approved Minutes Page 4 of 15 Planning Board Meeting January 23, 2017 | PlanningBoard/2017-01-23.pdf |