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Rowlett council waives mitigation fee, replacement-tree requirement for Cornerstone Church after construction damage
Summary
On Feb. 4, 2025, the Rowlett City Council approved a tree removal permit and waived both the mitigation fee and the required replacement trees for Cornerstone Assembly of God after construction activity damaged three preserved trees on the church site.
On Feb. 4, 2025, the Rowlett City Council approved a tree removal permit for Cornerstone Assembly of God and waived the mitigation fee and required replacement trees after construction activity damaged three trees that had previously been designated for preservation.
City staff told the council the request concerned three preserved trees that were damaged during grading and later removed; the three trees totaled 63 caliper inches. Staff said the code allows mitigation when construction causes damage and gives the council authority to waive mitigation fees; the applicant asked the council to waive both the fee and the replacement requirement.
Cory Rumi, director of community development, told council that the site previously received development…
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