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An engineer for the applicant described the project as the subdivision of one half of a twin house lot to create a new single‑family home in the rear of the parcel; the plan requires demolition of a detached garage, a swimming pool and decking. The engineer identified trees slated for removal — a 15‑inch dogwood, a 9‑inch cherry, a 12‑inch triple maple (which the applicant now intends to retain), an 8‑inch pine and a 7‑inch pine — and described proposed replacement plantings, including an elm along the street and a mix of Sweetbay magnolia and arborvitae in the rear buffer. The engineer said the project shows a replacement caliper requirement of 27 inches, satisfied by 11 two‑and‑a‑half‑inch caliper trees or evergreen equivalents.

The applicant’s team told the commission the project has received a recommendation from the Planning Commission and a special exception from the Zoning Hearing Board for a detached rear garage/parking configuration; borough council granted approval subject to revisions addressing the borough engineer, zoning officer and Montgomery County Planning Commission review letters, and to returning to the Shade Tree Commission. The applicant requested, and was granted earlier, waivers related to preliminary vs. final plan submission and a minimum driveway width.

Commission members pressed on species selection and the use of arborvitae. One member summarized the commission recommendation before the vote: “I’ll recommend that the Shade Tree Commission approve the plans with the condition that the arborvitae are removed from the plant list and replaced with native species from the borough’s improved plant list.” Commissioners voted to approve the recommendation by voice vote.

Commissioners asked borough staff to ensure the applicant receives the borough’s adopted tree species list (the commission referenced a list adopted 03/21/2024) and requested the borough landscape architect review species and caliper crediting (commissioners noted that screening evergreens often do not count toward caliper replacement requirements). The applicant agreed to add tree‑protection fencing around the front maple and to revise plans to address the borough engineer’s comments.

The commission’s conditional recommendation will be forwarded to borough staff as part of the plan‑approval sequence; the borough engineer, zoning officer and landscape architect will confirm ordinance compliance before final plan signatures and recording.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Shade Tree Commission, February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Narberth Shade Tree Commission recommended approval of subdivision plans for 202 Dudley Avenue provided proposed arborvitae screening is replaced with native species from the borough’s adopted plant list.","taxTitle","Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania","taxId",74693,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316809,"Commission plans downtown tree‑canopy map, asks borough engineering for prints",335,1751000,2086000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375653-85e435f4987de03c1ea5a357e68fa218&start=1751&end=2086","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375653-85e435f4987de03c1ea5a357e68fa218/thumbnail_1751000.jpg","/articles/6316809/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Commission-plans-downtown-treecanopy-map-asks-borough-engineering-for-prints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316809-a2d4241499f21fa6781420511e9fb89f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136251&Signature=nhOp1T5MkgbAqPUqeAsacv9As0uLShFs5OChHsGIEhoKfaRH5~-hdbiLkcZ2aEW84L8RRTVTpK8sltjN~-h5yyvJ8g8Lmo-71oq5~BzNJ6Q5uq9slI-H1FgOFPONpC7TNF9vE-fp9CmDLTmRxGcf~5aEPiHS-UbkaIDJl38kqutOXFGTgYQu0ttBQZzthmWKTsEy~s~tLVpAIYASw3nsw5hLkilJW4MuTFQ0dMhwjpPx3M2u5ULUX2Cd0BkuH4OaA01HxUIF-tp2Rp78ITHsxufGQS9amo6gvQBCtPYmZHsTjIq~rN8FTvGPGyIB-ZYsPtB-t788utu1CtaOYdFh~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Narberth’s Shade Tree Commission agreed to develop a map and planting recommendations for the downtown commercial area after a field walk to assess canopy gaps and potential planting locations.

Commissioners reported a site walk that covered North Narberth Avenue, Windsor and Forest/Essex and identified areas with many honey locusts, scattered cherries and redbuds, and gaps near the train tracks and along Windsor. Members said one redbud in front of a new apartment building appeared to be missing and suggested the apartment’s land‑development agreement may require replacement plantings.

The commission asked borough engineering staff to provide large‑format prints of the downtown area (roughly Norbert Avenue to Dudley/Banks parking and Haverford to Windsor) so commissioners can mark vacant tree pits and recommend tree clusters and species for specific locations. Commissioners discussed using clusters of three to five mixed native species and matching tree size to adjacent building heights.

The commission also discussed constraints on planting in parks that are subject to long‑range redesigns; members said planting in parks awaiting a master plan risks removal during redevelopment and recommended focusing on streets and stable planting sites when feasible.

Next steps: commissioners will request large‑format maps from borough engineering, walk the mapped areas, mark candidate sites and prepare a map and species recommendations to present to borough council.","Shade Tree commissioners walked downtown, identified canopy gaps and asked borough engineering for large‑format maps to mark planting sites and propose species clusters for borough council.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316814,"Shade Tree Commission approves PHS spring order, authorizes up to $1,500",1036,674000,1710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375653-85e435f4987de03c1ea5a357e68fa218&start=674&end=1710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375653-85e435f4987de03c1ea5a357e68fa218/thumbnail_674000.jpg","/articles/6316814/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Shade-Tree-Commission-approves-PHS-spring-order-authorizes-up-to-1500","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316814-e62f849a1bc558629dae506d2f05c93c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136251&Signature=Zyyo4PNbVCJrmmSgFpOB5-m0mnlgh9sNMFTlblk1FcfKsc8SKZ0JeVf0Ta24s4j2ZDLG9HR2dJ9dyRBGjiUsxzBZss9c3113os7udmqYrR0DI7bynDU6S66TASIEUMlF9LQVU7XZKnzZ30nNbxzlDK3VJandcFP5c6FNtrIkNibjjKH~OBhUlOt-6N3fEf3w63PhXmo7YqFW-1brM8~h85crkgBhW6hLdcNVJjmAVAdvXBYKSlcZopYRQ1k1Vf6ikEDsBq-2Fj95I8ieR-0WC0I2Oln3OXA7wmIiybMQNJgPrzfp9owRPgrLk2a6Dg0OH--3~-dGoUBcL11~d2qMLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Narberth Shade Tree Commission voted to place a preorder with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) for 10 trees and authorized spending not to exceed $1,500 to secure the order.

Commissioners said the PHS deadline for orders is Feb. 11 and that PHS bare‑root stock is popular with volunteers. Rick (Shade Tree Commission member) said he would place the order and hold the trees until the commission approved payment: “I can put in the order, I’ll hold the trees, and send a bill, and I have to approve the payment before the bill,” he said.

The commission discussed species choices, including serviceberry, persimmon, magnolia, elm and others on the PHS spring list. Members noted that tree authority nurseries offer a much larger species list but do not generally supply bare‑root stock; commissioners discussed preordering common species (for example, two of each of five species) so volunteers can match plantings to sites. Commissioners also discussed program logistics: volunteers, fallbacks on availability, and concerns about planting in park areas subject to future park‑redesign plans.

Commissioners approved a motion to authorize the PHS order not to exceed $1,500. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Commissioners agreed Rick would submit the order and the commission would formally approve payment once a bill is received.

The commission also discussed outreach and sign‑up rates; members said volunteer sign‑ups were low at the time of the meeting and encouraged continued promotion via the borough blast and social media. One commissioner noted typical PHS tree prices “$75 minimum, $110 maximum” and recommended a budget cap to cover variability.

The commission left planting details (exact species at each planting site) to follow‑up work and volunteer coordination ahead of planting day.","Narberth Shade Tree Commission voted to preorder 10 trees from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, set a Feb. 11 ordering deadline and authorized payment up to $1,500; commissioners discussed species mix and fallback suppliers.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316799,"Commission approves amended December minutes, records officer nominations and routine business",551,104000,655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375653-85e435f4987de03c1ea5a357e68fa218&start=104&end=655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375653-85e435f4987de03c1ea5a357e68fa218/thumbnail_104000.jpg","/articles/6316799/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Commission-approves-amended-December-minutes-records-officer-nominations-and-routine-business","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316799-18faf4fdcaa8d091c1a03469b9a352d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136251&Signature=lnLTAkGbURkm0V5qW9gSS~QGcyYjNIxx-OohhMAsymUmZI8KkJRsl6Aa-QThLQjCajsGhQbQOmWIFkpHEf6jIHzk7y8NrrPDBmiyybYr0M-bwlBhTDWUPa~RUFMacoToMl60azTzw8iGJBpdWFRKTqfwRQwo1uxLhEUC9341TZH2pjRDbFgrpGE8ABNda~fhj9FFEELH~vfQj6YBa-Qs154DwyCwcE3WJSxisAHad0YG34btkNtBY2PdNfoY0vjVba10BtfYbK7ZHa5IjGwfDBJe7c~VWEHmBtaUZFVbEB8uP6JxS0mlrHxCsLbXMQN8qBLIwgXG12isE2AZpwFMMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Narberth Shade Tree Commission approved the December minutes as amended and recorded an editorial correction to reflect a previously unrecorded vote. Commissioners also recorded nominations for officer positions and addressed routine administrative items.

During minutes review, members located a version discrepancy and edited the minutes on the record; the minutes were approved as amended by voice vote and commissioners asked staff to correct the record so Christina’s previously unrecorded vote is reflected in the minutes. The commission then proceeded with other routine business, including a brief public‑comment check (no speakers were on Zoom) and follow‑up on enforcement materials and door‑hanger printing.

Members recorded nominations for chair and vice chair during the meeting; the minutes reflect those nominations and the commission’s action to confirm officers for the coming term (the minutes will show formal vote details once staff updates the saved version). The commission also set a schedule for future agenda items (winter pruning, website and Instagram coordination) and agreed to follow up with borough staff on enforcement materials.","Narberth Shade Tree Commission approved December minutes as amended, corrected voting record to show an additional vote, and recorded nominations for chair and vice chair; commissioners also discussed public‑comment items and enforcement materials.","actionData","errors"]

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