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Resident urges Cary to adopt tree‑preservation ordinance after 'all the trees' cut on nearby lot
Summary
A resident told the Village of Cary board on Jan. 7 that all trees were removed from 268 Stonegate Road and asked the village to adopt a tree‑preservation ordinance similar to neighboring communities. The board said it will look into the matter.
Linda Stell, a resident of Stonegate Road, told the village board on Jan. 7 that all trees were removed from an adjacent lot at 268 Stonegate Road and asked the board to pass a tree‑preservation ordinance. Her remarks came during the meeting’s public comment period.
Stell said the clearing happened before she realized there was no village tree‑preservation ordinance in place. “They cut down all of them,” she told the board, describing the former woodland next to her property.
Why it matters: Residents said the property was previously a wooded area that contributed to neighborhood character and privacy. Stell said the nearby Trout Valley Homeowners Association is developing its own tree‑preservation rules but urged the village to adopt a municipal ordinance.
Board response and next steps
The mayor and staff told Stell they would “look into it.” The mayor reminded the public that some sign disputes are the subject of litigation and cannot be discussed in open session, but said staff would investigate the tree‑clearing complaint and report back.
Stell said she is prepared to share example ordinances from neighboring municipalities with village staff.
No formal vote or ordinance drafting occurred at the Jan. 7 meeting; the village indicated staff will follow up.
