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Commissioners unanimously approved the police station landscape plan after a staff presentation described removal of overgrown junipers, new foundation plantings (hydrangeas and boxwoods), concrete bollards for vehicular protection, columnar aspen and autumn blaze maples in the alley, and an “evergreen garden” intended as a demonstration planting. The plan was approved as submitted.

The commission also approved a landscape plan tied to a new skate park and pedestrian bridge in Schneider Park. The project will remove 22 trees to accommodate construction but proposes 23 new trees plus massings of erosion‑tolerant shrubs and evergreen screening. Commissioners and staff discussed placement, canopy tradeoffs and opportunities for additional canopy elsewhere in the park.

For a retail storefront application (Wardrobe Therapy / Café Istanbul area), the commission recommended approval to bZAP with conditions: remove Japanese anemone and coral bells plantings and substitute annuals, and include explicit tree and root‑zone protection details for nearby redbuds and street trees. The commission also approved one other in‑house city landscape plan presented by staff.

Reviewers emphasized maintenance‑friendly, hardy species for public spaces and asked applicants to add tree‑protection verbiage where construction or new walkways intersect with retained trees. The approvals were made by motion and voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 05-21-2025 Tree & Public Gardens Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Bexley Tree and Public Garden Commission approved city landscape plans for the police station and a skate‑park/bridge project in Schneider Park and conditionally recommended a retail storefront plan to the Board of Zoning and Planning.","taxTitle","Bexley, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",72409,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227816,"Commission and staff outline complaints pathway as mulch 'volcanoes' enforcement ramps up",161,2415000,2576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3480377-02e81ea79347668156ac5a4e8ffb9df7&start=2415&end=2576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3480377-02e81ea79347668156ac5a4e8ffb9df7/thumbnail_2415000.jpg","/articles/6227816/Bexley/Franklin-County/Ohio/Commission-and-staff-outline-complaints-pathway-as-mulch-volcanoes-enforcement-ramps-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227816-f8a42da8ce255feb9558b666b31b6d0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166959&Signature=GZlaPM8wEqoEbrG0WUlegAYCSTCccYBWS~6LFoOxhYp4EdAA8BMyUEyW5mYTay2bB9CU4Csl~IKP5pMO6zyw~PU1756NRpCBGSA5LtkVHC49WUwutKLTeUne-b1kqEEtDsnbm-uvYq5lU0Veyi2R98gFfYTmGsBQjVPdBBd~sAo8lRxQQWfdqGEV2vTYbpfkBKr9fX-DlZlOpfe1iqkrLdIhPjmOSJ-u4fDli5n7x1ke6Q2t-KT-5x~-t5JZYM2BNkhkLQXoXEW2OiBD7qHoIfKkdPY4ajWIX-N95D2XSLKeP~-AN0u0mX8gW902WV2Xlq3z5Borg4cUXrSwP4e17Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tree and Public Garden Commission discussed enforcement of excessive mulch — commonly called “mulch volcanoes” — and agreed to coordinate with city code enforcement to document violations and pursue corrective steps.

Commission members proposed that commissioners and volunteers take photos of suspect mulching, then forward evidence to codeenforcement@bexley.org or use the SeeClickFix/Bexley Base app so staff can log complaints and schedule inspections. Staff explained the department logs complaints, performs inspections, issues courtesy letters to educate homeowners, and can escalate to notice of violation or further action if problems are not corrected.

City staff cautioned that complaint emails and records are subject to public records requests; they noted SeeClickFix allows anonymous reporting. Commissioners and staff discussed sending outreach materials — door hangers and contractor education — and the potential to recognize contractors who follow best practices as an incentive to change behavior.

Staff said enforcement work relies on logged reports to organize inspections and follow‑ups; the commission agreed to prioritize a list of known problem locations and to send photos rather than attempt on‑the‑spot interactions with homeowners.","The commission agreed to step up enforcement of excessive mulch around tree trunks by documenting violations with photos and forwarding them to code enforcement; the city clarified anonymous reports via SeeClickFix remain public records and said education and courtesy letters will precede formal notices.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227820,"Resident urges city to reconsider Main Street bus stop location near preschool; police say department has discussed safety",165,948000,1113000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3480377-02e81ea79347668156ac5a4e8ffb9df7&start=948&end=1113","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3480377-02e81ea79347668156ac5a4e8ffb9df7/thumbnail_948000.jpg","/articles/6227820/Bexley/Franklin-County/Ohio/Resident-urges-city-to-reconsider-Main-Street-bus-stop-location-near-preschool-police-say-department-has-discussed-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227820-14d8088f30d4fa96df5b5440a9d87d98/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166959&Signature=DokdbVUGIH9EeLXGKP2mC1JWhDCPsVqvXyUrkhlOrCmQUGJjxbHo3eD69Gzh-soU7ENpYgP0gbExqZFRP3cSMpFqMcPGvQmdl78YEZIY0BLbE61SptsW5w6QFoW1k861Q2MzGiacuIMyrkntij-oymmxNX5AHm1NgPncPrBWwacSw2k2-GW~kLqJvPdG6XM0LrIa8DExkkox0OcQr3BR3fcUezH28Yj5StSpeH-Bb6wD-YLu2BhinzhfRdGrvT8KfINGD89TWGwFGnKwLHm4XVuO5EsRZX~qH6qRcrtowMczHXkc3jpnPeE0qV-mR9u0Sl6vPudPLBgUbPN5LmHX-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident told the Tree and Public Garden Commission she is concerned about a proposed Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) station planned for Main Street directly in front of Christ Lutheran preschool and said she fears interactions between riders and young children.

Linda Cub, who identified herself from 724 Francis Avenue, described personal concerns and said she worried the bus stop location and a simultaneous loss of trees along the sidewalk could create added risk. She urged the city to reconsider or seek additional mitigations.

A member of the city staff responded that the proposed boarding island would sit on an existing median that would be widened within the right‑of‑way and that the project is at a 60% design phase; final design details about exact tree impacts were not yet available. The police chief told the commission the department has discussed the location with Christ Lutheran and has not seen reported negative interactions between COTA riders and adjacent schools at comparable stops, such as the stop in front of Montrose Elementary.

Staff said the vote on a related item may occur on May 27 and encouraged residents to attend that meeting for a fuller presentation when COTA’s 60% design is closer to final.","A resident told the commission she opposed a proposed COTA station on Main Street near Christ Lutheran preschool, citing safety concerns for children; city police said the department has discussed the location with school leaders and COTA and that past experience in other locations has not produced reported incidents.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227824,"Tree preservation working group to meet in June; commission raises spot‑check and pest concerns",255,635000,890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3480377-02e81ea79347668156ac5a4e8ffb9df7&start=635&end=890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3480377-02e81ea79347668156ac5a4e8ffb9df7/thumbnail_635000.jpg","/articles/6227824/Bexley/Franklin-County/Ohio/Tree-preservation-working-group-to-meet-in-June-commission-raises-spotcheck-and-pest-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227824-77839302e30f47799e53582b53a4e2e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166959&Signature=jkAvyuyOGyktjzNigBbDdIqfFLuM9K30NXoxwxGLzg7Up6G0MwwCO6jBAPvQSSXEgsxstH58BG7mfSQ87UWz73twl8E~-mL3pnDPpihHx5S1e~y8Kif5~vRjZOLqF9eUNMbFuW12~SbSXKzJF7s0L7kCeCBW8uKHkWCIEhdgf3H7c6wPo5WjqTOAXHn6~TVm-ck-15uOOGR~1QvaikXZ5jdOj0OU9aNjbJYmHuO~kmVo-o6Nl0QWQotZ6SGZn6Y~qDtPiUeC3vc5WnGTSaPCHKA5VsSz0dn8XCdyz5wASo0NuQZLcHRsS2jwpnhT0SsSBuiPMAIOIndQlX~yKzWzMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bexley Tree and Public Garden Commission announced a Tree Preservation Working Group that will meet June 2 and June 16 to develop more detailed guidance on street‑tree species and planting practices.

Commissioners said the group will review species selection for narrow tree lawns — including different treatments suggested for Montrose, Treylon and sections of Clifton — and consider understory species where overhead utilities limit canopy size. Commissioner Susan Quintenz and another member were named co‑chairs; invites and email notices were sent to commissioners.

Commission members also raised concern about the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect whose feeding can harm maples and other species. A commissioner asked whether the city should “learn more” and consider proactive steps; members discussed Scraping eggs from trunks as a homeowner action but did not adopt a citywide program.

The working group is expected to make recommendations for fall planting priorities, including targeted understory plantings on narrow tree lawns and potential canopy additions in identified corridors.","The commission announced a new Tree Preservation Working Group with scheduled meetings on June 2 and June 16 to refine planting guidance and street‑tree selection; members also raised spotted lanternfly concerns and understory planting proposals for narrow tree lawns.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6227828,"Commission tables decision on moving war‑and‑mining memorial, punts tree removal until June",260,288000,548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3480377-02e81ea79347668156ac5a4e8ffb9df7&start=288&end=548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3480377-02e81ea79347668156ac5a4e8ffb9df7/thumbnail_288000.jpg","/articles/6227828/Bexley/Franklin-County/Ohio/Commission-tables-decision-on-moving-warandmining-memorial-punts-tree-removal-until-June","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227828-782fc0958e2285386056866603fefeb7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166959&Signature=FyGRwx07qE8Vbjo0yIvMAEvcAkIEwoLRf71dokfoTAKkWf1EeuV7~GpIjevGK7jMWT1MqufAsrqC3SiYw2foPQQZphsbDEEbmoyZPWCTxONXc0090f-QrOp6Uv4guYhGy0yZSmDNLG~~KcLhJLa4WqwFvI8z19l5ylG3zVS3~wP2CArAyrUIWKWVu6bkWKwwf9OtzCt8N6rgenWtzpl2emS6Nu-5b4oTzaplGXTnVsxn5uUyWbLVxyunb3xQbIFpSVo9ID3MgId5hgj7jJ2eAydEgYcDoGgnuXarTZCLDOm-gAKtuHQJeBJ9~9VwBzx-AHe9FxXrEnQphbHGh5dYag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bexley Tree and Public Garden Commission on an announced motion voted to table consideration of removing two trees that now screen a memorial — and of relocating the memorial nearer the flagpole — until its June meeting.

Commissioners and members of the public debated whether the memorial, which honors veterans and local miners, is sufficiently visible in its current location and whether the trees obscure it. Several participants said the site should be “visible at all time,” and others described potential high costs and equipment needs to move a granite monument that likely sits on a concrete base.

Commissioners discussed short‑term options, including limb trimming or temporary netting to pull branches back before Memorial Day. A staff member noted trimming could be done as a short‑term fix and suggested an on‑site review before any permanent work. After the discussion, a motion to table the item until the June meeting was made, seconded and approved.

The motion does not direct staff to remove trees or move the monument; it preserves discussion for the next regular meeting and gives members time for a site visit and additional research on foundations, costs and alternatives.","The Bexley Tree and Public Garden Commission voted to table discussion about removing trees and possibly relocating a memorial near the flagpole, deferring any action until its June meeting after members discussed visibility, cost and temporary trimming before Memorial Day.","actionData","errors"]

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