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Mount Vernon commission accepts Arista Villas tree plan after resident raises boundary concerns
Summary
The Shade Tree and Beautification Commission approved the Arista Villas revised tree-planting plan, saying it meets city zoning and ISA standards; a resident asked that trees on his property line be protected and the project arborist said surveys and marked critical root zones are required before grading.
The Mount Vernon Shade Tree and Beautification Commission voted to accept the revised Arista Villas tree-planting plan after hearing public comment and technical guidance from an arborist.
During the public-comment period, resident Jeff Delt said he believes several arborvitae at the southwest corner of the development sit on his property line and asked the commission to consider protections for the trees. "I live at 1 Upland Terrace," Delt said, adding that he…
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