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The proposed site for a Royal Farms at the intersection of Marjoram Way and New Center Drive, near Kerr Avenue, in Wilmington. (Port City Daily/Shea Carver)

WILMINGTON A gas station with multiple locations planned in New Hanover County has reached a roadblock because of the property owners failure to obtain a tree removal permit.

READ MORE: More gas stations fly South as city considers change in design standards

Internal emails obtained by Port City Daily show the Maryland-based convenience store brand Royal Farms is eyeing 710 N. Kerr Avenue for one of four stores planned in the county.

The emails reveal the objective was to have the rezoning application for the property 2.1 acres at the corner of N. Kerr Avenue and New Centre Drive in front of city council by February. However, the plans have stalled due to a tree removal citation issued on Oct. 27, 2022.

City spokesperson Lauren Edwards confirmed to PCD 38 trees were illegally removed from the property. The city issued a citation for the removal on Jan. 27. Mitigation of the trees is 498 caliper inches of tree, which can be replanted with any tree of 2 inches diameter or more.

An email from city zoning administrator Kathryn Thurston shows the fine for uprooting 38 trees, three of which are considered significant trees, is $23,450.

This is the base amount and not the more punitive metric used when we know the owner/developer to have been aware that a permit is required, Thurston wrote in the Feb. 22 email to the developers representative, Ward & Smith attorney Clint Cogburn.

Any tree that is not mitigated would be fined at a rate of $175 per caliper inch. Thurston clarified this equals $87,150 for the 38 trees. Adding in the fine, the total citation would be $110,600.

As of March 26, neither the citation nor the mitigation has been paid or otherwise satisfied and the parties remain in active discussions on a settlement, per Edwards.

Port City Daily could not reach Cogburn by press.

Cogburn has been working to reach a solution with City of Wilmington staff over tree mitigation since at least last fall.

A Sept. 6 email to senior planner Patrick OMahoney reveals Cogburns team had previously submitted an application for the development of Royal Farms without a traffic impact analysis, though one was completed. Cogburn also said a neighborhood meeting already had occurred in the spring and the only change made to the property since was the addition of a strip of land fronting N. Kerr Avenue.

Cogburn also indicated he was working with an arborist to develop a tree survey.

Around this time, Cogburn revealed more details on the Royal Farms site plan, namely that the gas station will have access points from all three roads surrounding it N. Kerr Avenue, New Centre Drive and Marjoram Way. Across from it is Smith Creek Village home development.

Cogburn said he understood some who have reviewed the plans OMahoney attributed these to the WMPO were concerned the Marjoram entrance would be used as a cut-through to N. Kerr Avenue. Marjoram Way runs behind the rear of the development to Cornerstone Condominiums and is wooded. The attorney said his clients could mitigate that shortcut by installing signage and traffic calming measures.

Each of these accesses is critical to the function and layout/operation of the site, Cogburn wrote.

Cogburn was also concerned with the trees fronting New Centre Drive, stating their presence inhibits site visibility. However, OMahoney replied that the trees in this area would most likely lie in a streetscape and, thus, are not permitted for removal.

The emails show a pre-TRC meeting occurred mid-September, but the project cannot move forward without a resolution on tree mitigation.

However, Cogburn argued the project should progress to the point where the developers know what trees would need to be removed for the gas station installation.

Given that we are looking to develop the site and address mitigation/landscape as part of that process, it would seem counterintuitive to issue/require mitigation of trees that would subsequently be removed, Cogburn wrote in a Sept. 20 email.

Cogburn sent several emails to the city, mainly questioning the cost of the mitigation. On Oct. 5, Thurston told the attorney it was not custom for the city to provide a mitigation cost estimate while the applicant was still working to bring the site into compliance or replanting trees.

She also told Cogburn he and his client could propose a settlement agreement at any time, which would go to the city attorney and manager for approval.

My thought is that they would want more clarification as to what you are able to plant on site prior to the authorization of any penalty modification, though, Thurston said.

The city received Cogburns proposed settlement in February.

In Thurstons reply, which included the $110,600 calculation from the city, she referenced what appears to be Cogburns proposal of paying $6,000. Thurston noted this would only equate to 5% of the total citation.

In the interest of equity to others in the development community who go through the proper procedures when pursuing development approvals, staff would be willing to present a recommendation of $25,200 to the city manager with a favorable recommendation, Thurston wrote in the same email to Cogburn.

Cogburn replied same-day confirming receipt.

If the project moves forward, the Royal Farms location will join the others planned across the county, including one behind the Azalea Inn and Suites on Market Street and another at the juncture of Highway 132 and Highway 17 in Castle Hayne.

The brand tapped the old Hops Supply Co. land on Oleander Drive as another location, though the deal fell through and another fan-favorite gas station, Wawa, is looking to sub-in.

The influx of gas stations to the area have been an object of controversy for locals opposed to the traffic, 24/7 noise and light operation, and environmental effects of the incoming C-stores on surrounding residential areas. The N. Kerr Avenue projects land is zoned residential a single-family home sits on the property and sits across from townhome-style and single-family residences.

Once the Royal Farms application reaches staff, it will go through the technical review committee, then the planning board, before reaching city council, which makes the final decision to rezone.

Reach journalist Brenna Flanagan at brenna@localdailymedia.com.

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Published 5:58 pm Thursday, April 4, 2024

The City of Austin Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department has announced a new community outreach initiative: Treat NOW! Protect our ash trees before its too late.

The inaugural community outreach event is scheduled for 6 p.m., on April 9 at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center.

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is the most serious threat to Austins tree population since Dutch elm disease. The citys trees are decimated during the late stages of infestation, so the city is taking proactive measures to preserve what it can, while it can.

READ MORE: Parks and Rec taking treat first approach to EAB

Trees are a valuable resource and make our city beautiful. Tree removal is costly, and it takes a couple decades to return that value that was lost, Jason Sehon, Austins Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry, in a press release Thursday. Because of the drought we have been experiencing the last couple of years, it is difficult for [the City] to focus on replanting. Our current focus needs to be on treatment and removal of dangerous trees.

The goals of these events will be to:

This plan will talk about the value of our city trees and the benefits of treatment and re-planting, Sehon said. The thought is that home and business owners have the resources to water and care for trees.

The window for saving our ash trees by treating for EAB is rapidly closing. Ash tree treatment is most effective when applied in late spring, immediately after leaf out. With spring around the corner, Austin is running out of time to effectively treat the trees.

This spring may be the last season ash trees can be saved the release said.

For more information about this initiative or additional event details, please contact Kris Hahn at krish@ci.austin.mn.us.

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) This weekend's winds reached record speeds, with some gusts hitting nearly 70 mph. In their wake, tens of thousands were left without power, planes were grounded, and for some homeowners, the wind's destructive force stole memories.

Mike Luce, a long-time resident of the valley, expressed sadness over the loss of his trees, saying, "They are a part of our home." Luce, who has lived in his home for 30 years, emphasized the significance of his yard and trees, which were full-grown when he arrived.

Despite his efforts to care for and maintain his older trees, the wind storm on Saturday toppled years of dedicated work. Luce described the impact of the storm as severe, noting, "this one yesterday was really bad, and it eventually just wore 'em down."

The highest wind gust recorded was in Spring Mountain at a speed of 88 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. As a result of the strong gusts, people like Luce are having to call tree removal services.

Raudel Deharo, owner of Falcon Tree Services, reported receiving ten calls for tree removals on Saturday alone. He remarked, "It's good for business, not good for the owners."

While it's sad for Luce to see his tree go, he is thankful to have it taken care of properly.

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An example of a tree encroaching on a power line which is removed as part of the SRP Right Tree Right Place program.

Ahead of monsoon season, Salt River Project and the city of Phoenix will begin cutting down trees too close to power lines this week.

On Monday, from 8:30-10 a.m., crews removed trees in south Phoenix, at Seventh Street and East Greenway Road, between Baseline Road and Southern Avenue.

That will be followed by tree removal at 23rd and Hidalgo avenues between 10-11 a.m. on Thursday.

In total, about 70 trees will be cut down, but 201 new ones will be planted around Phoenix.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to correct the location SRP crews removed trees from on Monday, March 4.

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THREE APP AND ENABLE THOSE PUSH ALERTS. A TREE CRANE COLLAPSED ON 19TH AND I STREETS IN MIDTOWN SACRAMENTO EARLIER THIS MORNING. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PHOTO. A KCRA THREE VIEWER SENT US THAT. THAT DOES NOT LOOK GOOD. IT APPEARS THAT REMOVAL WENT WRONG. REALLY WRONG. OUR CREWS GETTING THE VIDEO OF THE CRANE COLLAPSING THIS MORNING. NO WORD YET ON IF ANYONE WAS HURT. HOPEFULLY THEY WERENT. NO WORD ON WHAT THE DAMAGE TO THE BUSINESS MIGHT BE EITHER. WERE ALSO NOT SURE IF THE REMOVAL WA

Video: Big rig in the air after tree crane falls on it in midtown Sacramento

Updated: 2:40 PM PST Mar 1, 2024

A tree crane collapsed Friday morning in midtown Sacramento, causing the truck attached to it to lean upward into the air.Video shows that truck off the ground at 19th and I streets.KCRA 3 has not learned of any injuries, or if any nearby buildings were damaged, but part of the tree can be seen over the Escape Sacramento business.It is also unknown if this tree removal was scheduled or because of recent weather.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app.

A tree crane collapsed Friday morning in midtown Sacramento, causing the truck attached to it to lean upward into the air.

Video shows that truck off the ground at 19th and I streets.

KCRA 3 has not learned of any injuries, or if any nearby buildings were damaged, but part of the tree can be seen over the Escape Sacramento business.

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Your home should be your safe haven, and you should feel more comfortable there than anywhere else in the world. But that can be a challenge when you walk outside and are immediately confronted with judgmental, rude and perhaps even crazy neighbors.

After one woman decided that her new neighbors had killed a century-old tree, she took it upon herself to raid their vegetable garden. Below, youll find the full story that was recently shared on Reddit detailing the drama that went down between neighbors, as well as some of the replies from invested readers.

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Being neighborly usually means being friendly to those who live around you, inviting neighbors over for cake or a nice meal every once in a while and helping each other out whenever somebody needs a ride to the airport or an extra cup of sugar. In reality, however, most of us dont actually treat our neighbors in this way. In fact, plenty of us dont even like our neighbors at all!

According to LendingTree, a whopping 73% of Americans admit that they dislike at least one of their neighbors, and that number is even higher amongst Gen Z, those who live in apartments and those who live in the Northeast. And of course, living near people who you dont like can often cause issues, as 11% of Americans say theyve actually moved specifically because they didnt like their neighbors. And over a quarter have considered making a move for that reason.

As far as why so many residents dont like their neighbors, 28% say they give off a weird vibe, 27% say they make too much noise, and 27% say theyre simply rude. Those are the top reasons for residents getting under their neighbors skin, but theyre not the only ones.Pets causing disruptions also bothers neighbors, as well as people who are nosy. Residents hate when neighbors dont maintain their homes exterior, their kids are loud or unruly, guests steal parking spots, they smoke, they have different political views or they use their home for short-term rentals.

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While having an obnoxious neighbor certainly isnt ideal, its usually not necessary to call the police or take your issues to court if theyre simply about a dog pooping on your lawn or kids playing loudly in their backyard. When it comes to stealing, however, then you just might have a case against your neighbor. As silly as it may sound, even newspaper theft is a crime, so stealing vegetables off a neighbors property is definitely illegal as well.

To prevent theft like this from happening again, Reolink recommends installing security cameras to catch your neighbors in the act. Its also wise to keep a record of each steal, to have proof that it wasnt an accident or a one-time thing. Do some research on your local laws as well to know what kinds of rights you have when it comes to pressing charges or bringing in law enforcement.

Dont be scared to bring the issue up with your neighbor face-to-face, Reolink says, but understand that they may not respond well to all of the evidence you present. Stay calm, and state the facts of what you know and what the punishment could potentially be. If it doesnt stop, you can file a police report or sue your neighbor.

You can sue neighbors for stealing mail, packages and newspapers from you, Reolink writes. Even for items of small value, small claims courts are to help you and punish thieves living next door to you.

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In this particular situation, the whole issue arose when a tree was cut down. While that should have been none of Karens business because it wasnt her tree, there are sometimes factors homeowners need to consider before chopping down a tree. According to 8 Billion Trees, you can typically cut down a tree on your own property with no issues, as long as its not regarded as a protected species in your area. In that case, you may need a permit.

Some states also have tree protection laws in place to try to prevent unnecessary tree removal. However, these protections apply to healthy trees only. 8 Billion Trees specifies that if a tree is dead, has already fallen in a storm or has been deemed dangerous by an arborist, no permits will be necessary to have it removed.

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RIVERVIEW, Fla. (WFTS) Right in front of Gary Grall's Riverview home stand two large oak trees.

"We've been in Florida for over 25 years, my wife and I. We've raised two kids in this house. They're both off at University here in Florida. We love it here. We just don't understand why the voice of everyday citizens cannot be heard or at least listened to, or at least reasonable discussions take place on what to do on something so valuable with a tree that their own arborist said was over 150 years old," Grall said.

He's concerned about the future of those trees.

"A letter was clipped to my fence at my gate at the end of the driveway. And it said in two days, we're going to be here at eight o'clock in the morning to either remove your tree or to trim it so bad that it will die," he said.

That letter came from TECO. Cherie Jacobs, TECO's spokesperson, says everyone in the neighborhood that would be affected by the powerline expansion project received a certified letter in the mail with that information.

Grall reached out to ABC Action News, asking how he can add a third option; one that saves his trees.

"It seems like the only thing these days that gets people answers or help. It's unfortunate that you have to go to the news and get it on local TV. But it seems that that's the way action happens."

Beside Grall's property, tree trimming and removal has already begun.

Cherie Jacobs, TECO's spokesperson, tells me construction began this week on the 10 mile long project.

"It's the first phase of a much larger plan to add reliable electricity to that area. We're seeing a lot of growth in the Riverview area and these phases of the project will help support the homes and businesses in that area."

But we wanted to know why the power lines have to go on the right of way in front of Gary Grall's home?

"Across the street from this customer, there is a gas line underground, a brand new entrance, and there's not room in the easement. It really needs to be where it is being built," she responded.

TECO's letter says they have a right to trim any trees in the public right of way.

It also acknowledges that one of the trees will likely die as a result of the trimming.

The letter goes on to note that Grall declined to allow the company to remove the tree, grind the stump, and replace it with a 2" caliper tree.

"This is a safety issue. We have to clear the branches and trim those trees before we can build those power lines. It is for the safety of the crews and the safety of our customers," Jacobs explained.

TECO has postponed any work on his trees; initially scheduled for 8 A.M. Thursday morning.

Grall is set to talk to them Thursday.

"It's irreplaceable. It's priceless. And we're stuck," he said.

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