This tree is a key feature of that block of Duval. Duval is critical to our tourism industry and this is much more than an issue of a property owner removing a tree. Removal will completely change the character of that area. The Urban Foresters report lacks detail, but does not seem to support the claims made in the application. A few signs of “stress” on the tree does not create a hazard. Mahoganies can like a couple hundred years. They are durable trees. Please reject this request or at a minimum delay the request pending a full assessment by an objective arborist. This decision will impact the attractiveness of our primary tourist strip and is an asset The City should protect.
This tree is a key feature of that block of Duval. Duval is critical to our tourism industry and this is much more than an issue of a property owner removing a tree. Removal will completely change the character of that area. The Urban Foresters report lacks detail, but does not seem to support the claims made in the application. A few signs of “stress” on the tree does not create a hazard. Mahoganies can like a couple hundred years. They are durable trees. Please reject this request or at a minimum delay the request pending a full assessment by an objective arborist. This decision will impact the attractiveness of our primary tourist strip and is an asset The City should protect.