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Homeowner proposes seven trees to replace after‑the‑fact removals at 71 Chanticleer; hearing continued
Summary
Tom White, representing applicant Aycha White, presented a revised plan removing a proposed patio and proposing seven replacement trees and viburnum to remedy after‑the‑fact tree removals; staff asked for species confirmation, a management condition to prevent invasives, and the hearing was continued to Feb. 10.
Tom White spoke on behalf of applicant Aycha White about an after‑the‑fact removal of six trees near the water at 71 Chanticleer Road. The applicants abandoned a previously considered patio and instead proposed a planting plan of seven trees (including redbud, dogwood, and sugar maple) and several viburnum bushes. White said a neighbor with landscaping experience helped with species selection.
Conservation Coordinator Lori Capone told the commission this was the first time staff had seen the updated plan and asked the applicants to confirm species and consider whether the restored area would be allowed to naturalize or require a seed mix. She recommended the permit include a management component to prevent invasive species from re-colonizing the cleared area. Associate Commissioner Harry Hoffman and Commissioner Mark Sevier emphasized restoring the area with trees and vegetation comparable to what was removed and discussed whether fewer, larger trees or more smaller trees would be preferable for rapid habitat restoration.
White agreed to email the revised plan to Coordinator Capone for staff review. On a motion by Commissioner Mark Sevier, seconded by Commissioner Jeremy Cook, the commission unanimously continued the hearing to Feb. 10 so staff could prepare a draft Order of Conditions incorporating the planting and invasive‑management requirements.
