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Committee considers amending street tree guide after crabapple complaints
Summary
A resident raised accessibility concerns about crabapples and flowering pears; the committee discussed removing problematic species from the guide, specifying fruitless crabapples where appropriate, and forming a subcommittee to update recommendations.
A citizen complaint about crabapples dropping fruit and obstructing sidewalks prompted committee discussion about updating the Draper Street Tree Guide.
One member relayed the resident's concern that sidewalks and ADA access were made difficult by fallen fruit: "I can't even go out on the sidewalk," the member said, recounting the complainant's experience. Members suggested removing flowering pears from the guide and explicitly recommending fruitless crabapple varieties where appropriate. The committee flagged that the guide is a living document, not part of code, and can be amended without a code change.
Committee members proposed a subcommittee to review the guide, remove species no longer available or suitable for park strips under five feet, and align recommendations with code constraints such as power‑line clearances.
