From: Lucy West< >
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8:50 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Updates on Heritage Tree Removal
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Hello EPC,
Following the meeting on 10/4, I just wanted to check in and see what progress has been made to ensure the least amount of heritage trees are killed as possible and that there is just compensation for those you cannot save. During the meeting the amount of $750 dollars per tree was discussed, and both Willam Cranston and Joyce Yin commented on the inconsequential nature of that amount. As the EPC was created to prevent the removal of heritage trees, this fee should be enough money that developers really stop and consider whether it is worth removing trees. I suggest at least $10,000 per tree. It was also discussed that the developers and architect take a second look at the designs and see if there are any modifications that can be made to save more of the giant redwood trees. Precedent has already been set on another development on Ellis St, where the developers were told to take a second look at the designs, and they were able to save more trees, so it can be done. Please let me know if there are any updates.
Thanks,
Lucy West
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