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DeLand approves removal of 51‑inch historic tree on North High Street, staff to replant or accept tree‑fund payment
Summary
City staff recommended and the commission approved removal of a deteriorated 51‑inch historic tree at 134 N. High St., citing hurricane damage and improper pruning; staff proposed two 6‑inch caliper canopy trees to meet the city's 100% DBH replacement requirement.
The DeLand City Commission voted Nov. 3 to approve a staff resolution to remove a 51‑inch diameter historic tree at 134 North High Street. Deputy Public Works Director Mary Ellen Calabrio and the city's new forester, Lorraine Cornell, told commissioners the tree is in poor condition from hurricane damage and likely improper pruning, and that restoration would require extensive, ongoing intervention.
Calabrio said staff recommends removal with replacement to meet the code requirement of 100% DBH (diameter at breast height) replacement; the proposal calls for planting two 6‑inch caliper canopy trees or for the property owner to pay into the city's tree fund to meet replacement obligations. Staff noted that if the commission declined removal, the city would need frequent monitoring of the tree due to its continued deterioration.
After brief questions, commissioners moved and seconded approval; the motion carried by voice vote.
The approved action allows the property owner and staff to proceed with removal and replacement per code requirements.
