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Residents dispute town plan to remove eucalyptus trees in College Park Country Estates; council hears appeals
Summary
Residents said the town seeks to remove eight red gum eucalyptus trees in College Park Country Estates and residents disputed the town's safety rationale, citing plat, easement and an arborist report; they asked council to halt removal and honor earlier maintenance commitments.
Residents of the College Park Country Estates subdivision addressed the council to object to a town plan to remove eight red gum (eucalyptus) trees from rights‑of‑way in their neighborhood. Speakers said the trees were planted in 1975, predate the town’s land‑development code, and have been maintained by the town for decades through an earlier understanding reflected in plat and easement documents.
Rae Ann Wood and Brendan Wood said they had reviewed town communications and public records and concluded the town’s statements were inconsistent. They…
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