File #: 21-0317    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Items Status: General Agenda
File created: 10/14/2021 In control: Park, Recreation and Tree Board
On agenda: 10/18/2021 Final action: 10/18/2021
Title: Looking to establish tree trimming standards to help maintain and grow the urban canopy within the Town of Belleair limits. Summary: Staff is seeking input from the Park, Recreation, and Tree Board members on helping to better define tree trimming standards within the right-of-way.
Attachments: 1. Maintenance Standards for Trees and Vegetation, 2. Public Works Doorhanger, 3. Urban canopy misc detail 101421, 4. Urban canopy tree photos 101321

Summary

To: Park, Recreation, and Tree Board members

From: Keith A. Bodeker

Date: 10/14/2021

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Looking to establish tree trimming standards to help maintain and grow the urban canopy within the Town of Belleair limits.

 

Summary:

Staff is seeking input from the Park, Recreation, and Tree Board members on helping to better define tree trimming standards within the right-of-way. 

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Previous Commission Action: NA

 

Background/Problem Discussion: Over the last decade or more there have been multiple interpretations, from staff members as well as residents, on how to best trim and maintain the urban canopy within the Town of Belleair limits. Town staff is seeking feedback and input from the current Park, Recreation, and Tree Board members on how to best establish appropriate tree trimming height standards to help create a safer, uniform, and aesthetically pleasing urban canopy within the right-of-way in town limits.

 

Expenditure Challenges  NA

 

Financial Implications:  NA

 

Recommendation:  NA

 

Proposed Motion  NA