Deny appeal to remove 13 heritage trees at 68 Willow Rd
The commission will consider the appeal regarding the removal of thirteen heritage trees at 68 Willow Rd and decide whether to uphold the staff’s permit approval. The decision will be made during this meeting.
What's happening
- The commission will consider the appeal regarding the removal of thirteen heritage trees at 68 Willow Rd and decide whether to uphold the staff’s permit approval. The decision will be made during this meeting.
Why it matters
Removing the trees could affect neighborhood shade, wildlife habitat, and air quality, and the decision sets precedent for future development impacts on the urban canopy.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at City Hall Downtown Conference Room or online via Zoom (ID 879 3070 9093).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
Motion failed
The commission considered two motions on the appeal to remove 13 heritage trees at 68 Willow Rd. Both motions failed, so the staff’s permit approval remains in effect and the appeal is not resolved.
Decided Jan 21, 2026.