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Commissioners deny request to remove tree at 518 E 5th St
Summary
The Port Clinton Tree Commission voted unanimously April 8 to deny a homeowner's request to remove a street tree at 518 E 5th St, after the commission was told the tree appears healthy despite reported sewer-line roots.
The Port Clinton Tree Commission voted unanimously April 8 to deny a request to remove a tree at 518 E 5th St.
Commissioner Larry Holman told the commission he had spoken with the property owner, Anita Haynes, who said roots were affecting a sewer line and that Kuras had cleaned old tile lines and replaced a sump pump. Holman reported the tree appeared healthy and recommended denying removal. Commissioner Jerry Tarolli made the motion to deny; Commissioner Roger Domokos seconded, and the motion was approved by all members present (Larry Holman, Roger Domokos, Lisa Bodi and Jerry Tarolli). Commissioner Ed Urban was noted as not present.
The commission's minutes record the decision but do not specify follow-up steps such as an inspection schedule or appeals process. The record also does not include a transcript of direct testimony from the property owner. The commission did not document any alternative mitigation measures, such as targeted root pruning or a professional arborist report, in the minutes for this meeting.
The commission set its next meeting for May 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. and did not indicate further action on this tree-removal matter at the April 8 session.
