TXdesign Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Anyone know where I can inquire with the city about a tree being cut down on Yale between 15th and 16th street? As you can see in the pic the tree is very close to Yale street so certainly not on the property of the lot that were just cleared. It is entire possible that this was legit, but I'd still like to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I would assume 311, but I'm not sure. Definitely check it out and see if that was permitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/forestry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poyea Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I was just coming here to post about the same tree getting removed on a Sunday morning. Another indication it was done without permission. The developer on the same block (~1516 Yale) also recently removed an oak in the easement as well. These people chap my backside. Please let us know if you notified 311 and what feedback you received. No way they should be allowed to remove those trees just so they can erect 8 crappy town homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 It also helps to ask the tree cutters if they have a permit to cut a tree in the City easement. I've had the cutters actually show me the permit a few times. The next time I see it happen in person, I am going to point out that the City has been mailing developers for $200k+ for illegally cutting trees. For 8 townhomes, that pretty much kills your economics. I drove by this site after seeing this thread. Since they left the other tree, and it was wrapped with caution tape, they may in fact have a permit. Calling the City forester will confirm that. Looks like the developer is Herda, llc, with an address at 519 Heights, if the various permits for 1510 Yale are any clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullMan008 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 What are they building? More townhomes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXdesign Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 I asked the guy, after wondering why this needed to be done at 7:30 on a Sunday morning (thanks for that) and he said they had a permit. Will still follow up when I get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJxvi Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 GASP! 7:30 in the morning!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwki Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Please shoot me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 This thread has given me pause to having planted a tree between the street and sidewalk. Thanks for the awareness, I am going to go remove it before people realize it's an actual tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullMan008 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Someone told me it's a commercial lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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