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Commission approves Honey Creek Section 3 waiver to relocate 35 street trees
Summary
The Greenwood Advisory Planning Commission unanimously approved a waiver permitting relocation of 35 required street trees in Honey Creek Section 3 to common areas because of utility conflicts, with a staff condition to place trees near trails.
The Greenwood Advisory Planning Commission on June 23 approved a landscape waiver (PC2025-034) allowing the Honey Creek Section 3 developer to relocate 35 required street trees to common areas due to utility conflicts. The commission voted 7-0 to grant the waiver, subject to staff’s placement condition.
Greg Binter, speaking for Lennar Homes, described the request as “the same thing” as an earlier Grama Vista waiver, citing utility restrictions that prevent planting in the required street locations. A planning staff member said, “The staff is in favor of this,” and recommended that, where relocation is approved, the trees be planted in common areas adjacent to trails. The staff speaker also specifically mentioned including the dogwood in the relocated trees.
Commissioner Stambaugh moved to approve the waiver; Commissioner King seconded. The motion included the staff condition that relocated trees be prioritized in common areas near the trail alignment. The commission recorded the vote as seven in favor and none opposed.
The waiver applies to Honey Creek Farm Section 3 (listed on the agenda as Honey Creek Section 3). As with the earlier Grama Vista item, the commission recorded no public comment on the waiver and made no amendments to the motion. Planning staff will require the applicant to provide a revised planting plan showing the relocated trees and trail‑adjacent placement for administrative review.
