Summary
The 60-unit Oak Road project requires removing 52 of 53 mature trees, including five valley oaks — one possibly 300 years old. Commissioners and residents clashed over whether the city's tree ordinance has any teeth. The commission forwarded the project with a request that staff try to preserve the trees.
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Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The developer must plant replacement trees or contribute about $533,000 to the city's tree fund.
Homebuyers get the housing; residents who value heritage oaks lose a living landmark unless preservation efforts succeed.
Residents opposing removal lose five mature valley oaks, including trees estimated at 200-300 years old.
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