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Somerset council approves two tree‑removal permits, citing hazard and arborist recommendations
Summary
The council approved removal of a town tree at 4713 Trent Court and a hazardous oak at 5403 (Graceton/Greystone) Street after the town arborist described safety concerns; both motions passed on voice votes.
Somerset — The Town Council on March 3 approved two separate tree‑removal permits after the town arborist recommended removal in each case.
For 4713 Trent Court, the town arborist presented a report recommending removal of a cherry tree; Council moved to approve the arborist’s recommendation and the motion passed on a voice vote.
For 5403 (referred to in the record as both Graceton Street and Greystone Street), the arborist described an oak tree that was "heavily leaning over the fence of two neighbors" and characterized it as hazardous. Council moved to approve the permit submitted for that property; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Both actions were handled during public hearings; no councilor recorded a roll‑call tally in the transcript. The council did not attach special conditions beyond the arborist’s protection plan referenced in staff reports.
What happens next: Removal and any required replacement or protection measures will be carried out consistent with the town arborist’s recommendations and the permit conditions.
