01/29/2011 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Mashpee Planning Board Notes of Site Visit January 29,2011 at I p.m. Windchime Condominiums BOARD ME MBERS PRESENT: Chairman Waygan, Dennis Balzarini ALSO PRESENT: Town Planner Tom Fudala SITE VISIT Prior to viewing the trees,,Robert Slesinski of 8 Red Cedar Road expressed his support of creating a more simplified process for tree removal on behalf of his mother. Mr. Slesinski recounted a winter event from 2004/2005. A large tree behind the unit,located approximately 20 feet from the home,threatened to fall during multiple wind storms and his mother repeatedly requested to the Construction Manager and the Association Board that the tree be removed. Eventually, the tree fell and was caught by a second tree,but the residents were ordered to evacuate by the Police. The Construction Manager finally removed the tree,along with others. Chair of the Association Board, Marion Baker responded to Mr. Slesinski and assured him that the Board is concerned about the trees and are actively monitoring the trees. Planning Board members and staff, and Windchime Board members and residents began the tour. Across from Clubhouse-Pine The tree has been described as a dead Pine. Windchime Board members noted that the tree is leaning and is ugly. Mr. Balzarini indicated that the tree is not in a dangerous location and that it has been used for habitat for animals. The tree is located in open space and is being used for animal habitat and does not present a danger of falling into the street or near a structure. 43 Red Cedar The tree has been described as an almost dead 1/2oak. The Chair and Mr. Balzarini stated that the tree is close to the home and would be recommended for removal to the Planning Board. #68 Blue Spruce-Pine Tree The tree has been described as a white pine exuding pitch on rear deck. Homeowner Jan Lyons shared photographs of pitch pine on her deck and stated that the sap had ruined furniture and that she was unable to use the deck. The tree is huge and located approximately 20 feet from the home. Mr. Balzarini indicated that the tree appears healthy but that the trunk divides into two branches. If the tree is removed, it was noted that it would need to be replaced. The Chair requested that the arborist be contacted regarding an. approximate height and age of the tree, which appears to be healthy. It was noted that the arborist, who is also the landscaper, may be unable to provide the information in time for the next Planning Board meeting. #68 Blue Spruce-Oak Tree The tree has been described as a diseased,leaning oak. The Chair requested written documentation from the arborist regarding the type of disease and noted that the tree is leaning close to a home.