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Planning commission approves removal of significant trees for Leander Tech Park; developer to pay mitigation fees
Summary
The commission approved a tree‑removal permit for the Leander Tech Park public‑improvement and site‑development work after the developer said it had reduced pond footprints and increased on‑site replanting; the permit carries roughly $321,375 in mitigation fees and a requirement to finalize payment before site‑development permit issuance.
The Leander Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday approved a permit to remove multiple significant and heritage trees on the Leander Tech Park site to allow public improvements, extension of Kaufman Loop and grading for pad sites. Staff described the request as the first step in the tree‑removal process; because heritage trees are involved, the case will also come before city council.
Corey Dell of the planning department told commissioners the development will remove heritage trees greater than 18 caliper inches associated with the public improvements and site development. Staff documented that the applicant would pay $300 per caliper inch for heritage trees removed (114.5 caliper inches), would receive credit…
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