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La Habra Heights council approves tree‑replacement plan for 1730 Canola Road after nine‑year project dispute
Summary
After months of review and a heated public hearing, the council approved a revised tree‑replacement plan for 1730 Canola Road with strengthened recording and maintenance conditions; the vote passed 4–1 following neighbor objections about the number and placement of removed trees.
La Habra Heights — The City Council voted to approve a revised tree‑replacement and landscaping plan for a new residence at 1730 Canola Road on April 13, adopting additional recorded maintenance requirements after neighbors argued the project removed more mature trees than the applicant acknowledged.
Council considered a staff packet that summarized the project’s Planning Commission review and recommended “option two,” a plan developed with the city’s fire‑safety reviewer to balance screening with fuel‑modification rules. Planning staff described eight conditions, including wet‑stamped site plans, independent verification of species and size, and recorded maintenance and irrigation…
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