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Council conditionally approves tree removal at 5512 Greystone pending neighbor consent
Summary
A tree removal permit for 5512 Greystone was conditionally approved; the council required neighbor consent or a boundary survey showing the tree is wholly on the applicant's property before removal may proceed.
At a public hearing, the council considered a tree removal permit submitted by Sofia Maroon for the property at 5512 Greystone. Staff described the tree as a mulberry just over 12 inches in diameter with decay at the base and noted it is an invasive species.
The council moved to approve the permit on the condition that the adjacent neighbor at 5514 consent to removal. The town attorney said the council could approve the permit with the condition that either the neighbor consent or, if consent is not obtained, the applicant must provide a boundary survey proving the tree lies wholly on the applicant's property. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote; one council member abstained.
Why it matters: the decision balances an individual property owner’s request and the rights of adjacent neighbors; the council added a clear, administrable condition (neighbor consent or boundary survey) to resolve boundary uncertainty.
What happens next: staff will confirm the neighbor’s consent or request the boundary survey before issuing final approval to remove the tree.
