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Residents and council clash after removal of trees at Glendale Gardens; city staff apologize
Summary
Residents, councilmembers and city staff clashed over removal of mature trees at the Glendale Gardens apartment complex. City attorneys and planners said trees were private and not protected under current rules and apologized for failures in communication; residents reported damage, health and safety concerns and fear of demolition by neglect.
Residents of the Glendale Gardens apartment complex and nearby neighbors pressed the Glendale City Council on April 15 over mass tree removals at the property, saying the work began with little or no notice and caused safety, health and emotional distress.
Several residents and community speakers described heavy chainsaw work starting early in the morning, dust, falling logs and apparent property damage. “They started 20 minutes to 7 without notification of any kind,” said a resident, describing early-morning noise and ongoing dust and debris. Another resident described large logs falling near occupied apartments and said tenants worried for their safety.
City Attorney John Garcia and Community Development Director Bridal Calvert answered residents’ questions in the meeting. Garcia said the trees were on private property and were not protected under the city’s rules: “They are not protected trees. And those those trees do…
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