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Permit filed to remove tree at 109 Essex Avenue after roots damaged building; commission discusses alternatives
Summary
A tree-removal permit for a honey locust at 109 Essex Avenue was reported; commissioners discussed foundation damage, timing, and temporary container-planting as an alternative to immediate removal.
A commission member reported a tree-removal permit had been filed for a tree at 109 Essex Avenue after tree roots reportedly damaged the building foundation and fractured a front window.
Jeff, a commission member who raised the item, said the tree roots "penetrated the foundation" and that the owner wants it removed because it is affecting the building and the sidewalk. He said he had not yet followed up on the timing for removal.
Commission members discussed options for locations where in-ground planting is not feasible, including keeping replacement trees temporarily in large planters for four to five years before planting them in-ground elsewhere. Members noted that the block is exposed and has little shade in summer, and that temporary planters could provide interim canopy while addressing sidewalk and foundation constraints.
The commission asked the member who raised the permit to follow up with the property owner and report timing and any permit conditions back to the commission. No formal vote or action was taken at the meeting on the permit itself.
