Commission debates off-site tree mitigation, species selection and timeline for Trinity site

Aug 19, 2025

Commissioners, staff and the applicant discussed whether some replacement trees can be planted off-site, species choices to improve survival, and a timeline tied to planting seasons; staff said the ordinance sets ratios but does not clearly require on-site planting.

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During review of the Trinity Health site plan the commission concentrated on tree mitigation details: whether the developer could receive credit for planting some trees elsewhere in the city, which species to require, and how soon plantings must occur.

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