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Neighbors tell Clark Township Planning Board tree loss, screening and notice concerns for 175–181 Westwood Ave
Summary
Local residents told the Clark Township Planning Board that removal of mature trees and small replacement plantings leave adjacent homes exposed and change neighborhood character; the board said tree replacement must follow the township tree ordinance and a compliance plan will be developed.
Residents neighboring the site at 175–181 Westwood Ave told the Clark Township Planning Board on Jan. 8 that recent tree removal and the approved multiunit project will substantially change the character of their block and reduce screening for adjacent single-family homes.
David Stebbins of 14 Bartel Place described living in Clark for 56 years and said the property had been a single-family, wood-frame house surrounded by 20–40-foot trees. "This property is 60 feet away from my property line...I'm gonna have a 3 story building basically towering over…
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