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Board denies appeal; preserves cedar heritage tree at 745 Norla Lane after staff finds health and mitigation options
Summary
The Urban Forestry Board on April 9, 2025 upheld staff's denial of a removal application for a heritage cedar at 745 Norla Lane, concluding the tree is in good health and concerns about past limb failures can be managed through pruning and other measures.
The Urban Forestry Board voted April 9, 2025 to deny an appeal seeking removal of a heritage cedar at 745 Norla Lane, following staff findings that the tree is in generally good health and that limb-failure risks can be reduced through corrective pruning and maintenance.
Why it matters: The cedar is designated a heritage tree under the city code and the Board emphasized preservation where feasible. Staff noted prior limb failures but said the tree's condition and structure could be managed without removal.
What staff found: Russ Hansen, Urban Forest Manager, told the Board the cedar had been rated in "good…
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