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June 6, 2023
Councilmember White moved an emergency measure on behalf of the residents of the 400 block of Xenia Street to relocate three trees from the neighborhood following a mistake on the DDOT notice sent to the residents, identifying the 600 block of Condon Terrace, SE, rather than the 400 block of Xenia Street as the area for planting of the trees.
In November 2020, DDOT planted 22 trees on this block and immediately received pushback from the community. After some discussion, DDOT removed 14 of the trees. The three remaining trees to be relocated are adolescent American basswood trees that may grow up to 60 feet tall with a 30-foot width.
Residents of this condominium have since requested the final replacement of the trees based on the devaluation of their property value and the reasonable fear that the trees, once matured, will be large enough to make it difficult to see through and around the walkway, presenting a public safety concern.
After much debate with other members who had some concerns about the measure, Councilmember White made the decision to pull the measure and plans to reintroduce following more discussion with his Council colleagues and DDOT to find a resolution.
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