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Board grants removal of large ash at 42 Lippert; requires two replacement street trees
Summary
Owners at 42 Lippert appealed a denial to remove a large ash tree that they said had top‑heavy growth and roots damaging sidewalk and gate access; Urban Forestry staff recommended removal and the board approved the permit on condition the appellants plant two 24‑inch box street trees nearby.
The Board of Appeals voted on Nov. 14 to grant an appeal allowing removal of a large Fraxinus (ash) tree at 42 Lippert Avenue, conditioned on the planting of two street trees nearby.
Property owner William Hicks told the board the ash had grown into the driveway and reduced the sidewalk width to 27 inches, creating an accessibility and trip hazard for residents, some of whom use walkers. He described repeated root damage to…
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