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Commission approves variance to tree‑assessment requirement for Bryley development with caveats
Summary
The commission recommended that city council approve a variance to waive per‑section tree assessments for future Bryley (Redbird Meadows) sections, after the developer showed plans to preserve about 65% of canopy and commit to extensive landscaping; commissioners asked for continued inspection and caveats tied to construction‑phase reviews.
Montgomery’s Planning & Zoning Commission voted April 7 to recommend a variance for the Bryley (formerly Redbird Meadows) development (Dev. 20006) that waives per‑section tree assessments for forthcoming sections 7–9. The developer says the project will preserve about 65% of the existing tree canopy and has proposed substantial landscaping investments.
Staff reported the developer’s tree assessment of the entire property and noted that sections 7 and 8 are in design while section 9 is future conceptual work. The developer provided a table and supporting photos documenting existing canopy, proposed mitigation and replacement plans. Staff also noted ongoing inspections during construction and a running calculation of canopy and landscaping across sections, and reminded commissioners that final plats, civil plans and construction inspections provide opportunities to require remediation where plans do not match field conditions.
A commissioner expressed concern that what developers promise on paper is not always what is delivered in the field and urged continued oversight; staff said city engineering inspects subdivisions during construction and will monitor landscaping, irrigation and canopy counts. Staff cited a $325,000 total landscaping investment figure submitted by the district engineer as evidence of the developer’s commitments. After discussion, the commission moved, seconded and passed a recommendation to city council for the variance for the currently planned future sections, with members indicating they could add caveats or conditions at council review if needed.
