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Board approves removing two junipers to preserve 8‑foot Camp Oak pedestrian path
Summary
The Herbert Urban Forestry Board voted to remove two juniper trees at 69013 Camp Polk Road to maintain an 8‑foot multi‑use path; staff presented two meandering options and said the smaller juniper conflicted with both.
The Herbert Urban Forestry Board voted to remove two juniper trees at 69013 Camp Polk Road so a planned pedestrian path can meet the required 8‑foot width. Staff presented two alignment options and said the smaller of the two junipers conflicted with both alternatives, leaving removal as the most straightforward way to keep the path safe and at standard.
Board discussion highlighted competing goals: one member emphasized conserving large, mature trees and asked that the larger juniper be preserved if possible, while another who visited the site said the junipers’ condition and size made the compromise less appealing and recommended removal to keep the path consistently 8 feet wide. Staff explained that Exhibit A (west-side alignment) would leave the path under 7 feet and Exhibit B (east-side alignment) would place the pavement flush with the road and still fall just under 8 feet, with the smaller juniper in conflict in both cases. A board member moved to approve removal; the motion was seconded and approved (vote tally not specified in the transcript; at least one member voiced opposition during the roll call).
