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Council signals no objection to revised plan for 2409 Plymouth; staff to proceed with permit absent formal objection
Summary
Council reviewed an updated site plan for the Hays residence at 2409 Plymouth related to a consent and hold-harmless ordinance; staff said the fence line keeps clear of a protected tree and a city tree will be planted this fall. No council member objected and staff will move forward with issuing the permit.
BEXLEY — City staff presented an updated site plan for the property at 2409 Plymouth tied to an earlier consent and hold-harmless ordinance, and council members raised no formal objections during the meeting, allowing staff to proceed with permit issuance unless a council member immediately objects.
A city staff member explained the ordinance requires council to see the plan “prior to the permit being provided” and stated the staff interpretation: “If we show this and anyone says gasps audibly and says, heck no, then we wouldn't issue a permit or take some formal action to object. Otherwise, I think we're okay with moving forward with the permit.”
Staff described the revised fence alignment as entirely west of the tree, with the fence bending slightly away from the trunk to allow for tree maintenance. The city arborist advised the tree is not expected to be permanent and staff said they will plant an additional city maple tree this fall in keeping with the city's recommended species list.
Council and staff discussed two plan versions circulated to council; staff said the June 23 plan squares off the fence line but would place two additional fence posts within the tree root zone and the city arborist preferred the plan that avoided new posts in the root zone. Councilmembers who visited the site said the revised plan appears less intrusive than the earlier work.
Staff asked for council objections; none were raised on the record. The city’s planning staff indicated they will proceed with issuing the permit consistent with the consent-and-hold-harmless ordinance unless a formal objection is filed.
This action is administrative: staff and the applicant reached what staff described as a “compromise solution” to meet the ordinance’s letter and intent while accommodating the homeowner’s use of the expanded side yard.
No formal roll-call vote was required or recorded for this administrative permit direction.
