COA-0164-2025 (911 W South St)

Summary

This item concerns a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) request for the property at 911 W South St, located within the Boylan Heights Historic District. The applicants, Scott Runyon and Kim Mercer, propose to remove two trees: a diseased pine tree in the rear yard and a Willow Oak Hybrid in the front yard. The pine tree is recommended for removal due to decay and potential failure, with its stump to remain to protect an adjacent Oak tree's root system. The Willow Oak is proposed for removal because its roots are reportedly compromising the house foundation and porch. The applicants request the City plant one replacement street tree in the public right-of-way. Staff raised concerns that only one replacement tree is proposed for two removals, and the proposed street tree specifications were not provided, potentially conflicting with district guidelines for maintaining mature tree canopy.

Citizen Impact

Residents in the Boylan Heights Historic District should be aware that tree removal and replacement requests are being reviewed. This specific request involves potential impacts to the streetscape and the overall tree canopy characteristic of the historic district.

Confidence

high