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Shade Tree Commission recommends approvals for most residential tree permits, denies one Holly
Summary
The Doylestown Shade Tree Commission on June 9 recommended approval for multiple residential tree removal permits, recommended denial for a Holly at 235 E. State Street, and required a replacement tree for one property; commissioners cited decline, hazards, and site conditions.
Lisa Moscherosch, chairperson of the Doylestown Shade Tree Commission, opened discussion of multiple residential tree permits and signaled a preference to preserve a Holly on 235 E. State Street while approving the removal of a neighboring Spruce. "The Holly tree should stay (not be removed)," Moscherosch said; the commission recommended approval of the Pine (noted in the packet as a Spruce) and denial of the Holly after debate (MAY/WESTON).
Commissioners processed seven additional residential permits. Homeowner Jason Wood told the commission his White Pine at 47 Meadow Lane has been in decline despite his efforts; Chris May said the tree's wet location makes preservation difficult and the commission recommended approval of removal (WESTON/MAY). At 54 Pearl Drive the commission approved removals on condition the owner plant a replacement tree and select a deeper-rooted species to reduce future sidewalk or driveway damage (MAY/MOSCHEROSCH). For 51 Clemens Road, homeowner Daniel Friga described disease and decline; borough arborist Bob McMullin and May supported removal, and Moscherosch noted the property may qualify for the Borough's Street Tree Initiative (MOSCHEROSCH/WESTON).
Other permits granted recommendation included 538 North Street (LAMBA/WESTON), 490 North Street (WESTON/TABATABAI), 299 Maple Avenue where a Beech was noted as declining (MAY/WESTON), and 187 E. Court Street where May called for prompt removal because the tree poses a hazard (WESTON/MAY). Borough Arborist Bob McMullin voiced no objection to the recommended removal at 219 Washington Street (LAMBA/MAY).
Next steps: the recommendations were recorded by the commission and will proceed per borough permitting procedures; homeowners not present were formally noted as absent for their items.
