Board advances discouraged tree list and PROS plan chapter schedule; seeks design-standards alignment
The board reviewed a subcommittee 'discouraged' tree list (proposed removal of some street trees like Callery pear) and discussed finalizing the list for engineering design standards; staff also updated the PROS plan schedule with a March completion goal and ongoing chapter reviews.
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Board members discussed a subcommittee list of discouraged or prohibited street trees and noted several poorly performing or invasive species have been planted in public right-of-way. Members said the list needs to be formatted for formal adoption and to be considered alongside engineering design standards so future plantings and permit reviews reflect the board's recommendations.
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