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Design commissioners raise alarm over non‑permitted tree removals, ask staff for education and enforcement options
Summary
Commissioners flagged instances of trees being removed or altered without permits in draft historic districts, asked staff for outreach and possible enforcement tools, and recommended inviting the city’s preservation consultant to present at a future meeting.
Commissioners at the June 24 Design Review Commission meeting said they have observed what they described as non‑permitted tree removals and repetitive alterations in areas under study for historic designation and urged staff to pursue education and enforcement measures.
Ron, the city architect, said he had seen projects where trees were removed before projects came to the commission’s review and asked staff to consider a workshop on draft historic districts and the implications for property owners.…
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