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Council debates tree removal after street‑light trenching at JP West and 1st
Summary
Councilors raised concerns after two large firs estimated at ~120 years old were cut during trenching for a required intersection cobra light; staff said multiple code and safety standards played a role and that the trees were not registered as heritage trees.
Councilors raised an added agenda item Jan. 20 after reports that two large fir trees at the JP West and 1st intersection — estimated by an arborist at about 120 years old — were cut in the course of site work tied to required street‑lighting and other development improvements.
A councilor said a picture received that day showed the trees had been "pretty much…
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