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Planning and Zoning Meeting November 3, 2003 Page 5 sprayed everything. She said that two additional baiting system were added next to the original system due to the activity in that area. Carl Lucas was concerned with the fact that a tree specialist had not looked at the tree and he did not regard Terminix as a tree expert. Mr. Lucas asked Ms. Boaz what her intentions were for the tree — remove the tree, up -root it, or what is her desire to do with the tree. Ms. Boaz replied that she wanted to take the tree down and grind the stump out. Mr. Hayter advised that the city's arborist did not address the issue of the tree being diseased. Cliff Boaz, father of Karen Boaz, also appeared before the Commission stating that they had a man to look at the tree regarding the cost to remove the tree. Mr. Boaz said this man told them that the tree was 75% dead and if there was a strong wind or ice storm like we had two years ago, the tree could go on the house and crush it. Mr. Boaz said the tree is approximately 45 to 65 feet high and they would like to remove the tree to protect life, also protect the property. The limbs have been cut back several times but it still almost touches the electrical wires in front of the power supply to other homes in the area. Mr. Boaz said the man who looked at the tree said that he has been in the tree service for 30 years, but Mr. Boaz could not prove that. After discussing the tree ordinance regarding diseased trees, a motion was made by Bobby Myers to overturn the city arborist ruling and allowing the removal of the tree provided that another hardwood tree is planted and in accordance with Section 32 -7, Action on application, paragraph (d), motion seconded by Carl Lucas. Motion carried by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. 9. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat, Parr -Hull Medical Plaza, being the 3300 Block of North Main.