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Neighbors urge commission to preserve mature redwoods as project moves forward
Summary
Multiple neighbors and former commissioners urged the Belvedere Planning Commission to preserve mature redwoods on the 104 Golden Gate Avenue property, citing ecological and historical value and urging conditions to keep healthy trees.
Several nearby residents pressed the commission to preserve mature trees on the 104 Golden Gate Avenue site during public comment, saying the redwoods offer habitat and long‑standing neighborhood character.
Former planning commissioner Marsha Lasky said the trees have likely stood for more than 70 years and urged the commission to require conditions that preserve healthy redwoods rather than allow removal for an ADU footprint. "This is the tree from California, and they've graced this property, I think, probably more than 70 years," Lasky said, adding that the trees provide wind protection and habitat and that the city's climate action plan supports preserving large trees. Other speakers echoed concerns and asked the commission to require a condition of approval to remove redwoods from the removal list and to preserve them where feasible (Public comment: SEG 1196–1289; SEG 1399–1503).
