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Resident says Westlake Phase 2 clearing removed privacy trees; asks council for restoration
Summary
Mike Cummings presented before council with before-and-after photos documenting tree removal along Dicksboro Road tied to Westlake Phase 2, said he was told no trees would be removed, and asked council to restore privacy and dedicate part of the required landscape buffer to his yard.
Mike Cummings, who gave his address as 10089 Longford Court, told council he lives on the Green Oak Township side of Dicksboro Road and presented before-and-after photos showing trees removed as part of the Westlake Phase 2 development. He said a surveyor appeared on July 14 and that the building department told him three times that no trees were to be removed, but that the developer informed him on July 15 that trees would be removed. "For 34 years, I maintained what I call my yard and what you people call a right of way or an easement," he said, adding that he and his wife have lost privacy and expect thousands of dollars of repair or replacement costs and possible property devaluation.
Cummings asked council to restore privacy, to dedicate a portion of the landscape buffer required of the builder to restoration of his yard, and whether council considered impacts on neighbors when approving Westlake. The mayor reminded the public-comment rule that the period is one-way and that staff from city offices can follow up with the resident after the meeting.
