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Planning Commission pauses landmark nomination for private tree at 46 Cook Street; continues matter to July 2
Summary
After hearing from the tree owner and Urban Forestry Council staff, the Planning Commission declined to nominate a privately owned tree for landmark status today and unanimously moved the item to July 2 so the owner and experts can prepare; a temporary DPW order already restricts removal.
The Planning Commission on June 18 declined to adopt a draft resolution that would have immediately nominated a privately owned tree at 46 Cook Street for landmark review, then voted unanimously to continue the matter to July 2 to allow the owner and Urban Forestry Council staff time to gather information.
Commissioner Richards introduced the item as a "stay of execution" to halt imminent removal while the nomination and research proceed. Meiling Wing, coordinator for the Urban Forestry Council,…
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