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Heritage Pines CDD approves stump grinding behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive after resident safety concerns
Summary
The Heritage Pines Community Development District Board approved a $600 A‑Z Tree Service estimate Feb. 18 to remove a damaged tree and grind the stump behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive after residents raised hurricane damage and safety concerns; the board also reviewed an amended Environmental Solutions scope for wetland NWRA‑33 and contrasted it with A‑Z’s heavier mulching approach.
The Board of Supervisors of the Heritage Pines Community Development District voted Feb. 18, 2025, to approve a $600 estimate from A‑Z Tree Service LLC to remove a damaged tree and grind the stump behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive after residents reported storm damage and a possible hazard.
Resident Tom Martin told the board there is a dead tree near the edge of his property at 18906 Rolling Hills Loop that has been there "for two or three years" and called the area an eyesore. Resident Don Brothers said a damaged, invasive tree and a debris pile on CDD property behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive posed a risk to nearby homes during a hurricane.
Chair Kathleen Lonergan said the District Engineer coordinated with Environmental Solutions and that the engineer would investigate the specific trees; she noted that "nothing larger than 5” in diameter can be removed" without the engineer's determination. Lonergan also read the Environmental Solutions scope of work for wetland NWRA‑33, which described hand removal and disposal of dead or dying bushes, cutting vines at water level, selective herbicide use, and hand pulling weeds to restore the perimeter near backyards.
District Manager Chuck Adams explained the difference between the two contractors under consideration: Environmental Solutions uses more targeted, hand‑work methods intended to be more aesthetic, while A‑Z Tree Service proposes a forestry mulcher that grinds material with a heavier approach. The board considered three A‑Z estimates listed on the agenda: a $350 cleanup and trim behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive; a $600 removal with stump grind behind that same property; and a $5,475 forestry mulch around the pond at Waterlily Lane and Rolling Hills Loop.
On motion by Supervisor Michael Walsh and seconded by Supervisor Stephen Putman, "the A‑Z Tree Service, LLC estimate to Remove with Stump Grind Behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive, in the amount of $600, was approved," with all supervisors voting in favor. The board did not approve the larger forestry‑mulch estimate at the Feb. 18 meeting.
Adams said quotes are being obtained to repair a damaged cover reported by a resident and that staff will discuss that item at the next meeting. The District Engineer is expected to inspect the specific trees residents flagged and staff indicated Grounds Superintendent Tim Gatz will follow up with residents about the inspection and next steps.
