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Residents press Heritage Pines CDD on dead trees, invasive vines in neighborhood wetland
Summary
Residents raised safety and nuisance concerns about dead trees and invasive vegetation bordering wetlands at Rolling Hills Loop and Heritage Point Drive; the board described an Environmental Solutions scope for hand-removal and said the district engineer will rule on removal of material larger than 5 inches.
Residents told the Heritage Pines Community Development District board on Feb. 18 that dead trees and invasive vegetation near neighborhood wetlands need attention and may threaten nearby houses during storms.
Tom Martin asked about plans for Rolling Hills Loop and reported "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. He thinks the tree needs to be removed and that the area is an eyesore." Chair Kathleen Lonergan said the District Engineer coordinated with Environmental Solutions (ES) to clean the perimeter where crews can enter and that "nothing larger than 5" in diameter can be removed." Lonergan asked Martin for the tree's exact location so the engineer can investigate and follow up with Grounds Superintendent Tim Gatz.
Resident Don Brothers told the board a tree behind 11453 Heritage Point Drive is an invasive species and was significantly damaged by recent hurricanes; he said a debris pile left by a previous owner is on CDD land and that Assistant Supervisor Stephen Putman inspected and photographed the site earlier that morning and considered it a hazard that "might land on nearby homes during a hurricane" if not removed. The board discussed related estimates on the agenda and planned follow-up through staff and the district engineer.
