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Committee begins review of Shade Tree Commission role in development and plantings
Summary
Narberth’s Finance Administration Committee discussed scope and authority of the Shade Tree Commission on Feb. 20, including its role in land-development reviews, zoning proceedings and potential authority to initiate plantings in public verges.
Committee members spent a sizable portion of the Feb. 20 meeting discussing the Shade Tree Commission’s responsibilities and how those responsibilities intersect with land-development review and code enforcement.
Chair Jim Speeder and staff described two broad topics for evaluation: (1) the Shade Tree Commission’s role in land-development approvals and zoning hearing board references, particularly now that a borough landscape architect is on staff; and (2) the commission’s actual…
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