Summary
Resident Neha Chheda said she and 20 neighboring homes got no notice that an eight-acre forest with landmark oaks would be cleared for a two-to-three-year construction project, and asked why the city notifies people about controlled burns but not forest clearing.
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Last discussed Apr 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The developer made a roughly $22,000 parks donation; the city previously declined to use Greenbelt millage funds to buy the site.
The developer proceeds with the project; residents seek better notice in future.
Adjacent residents face years of construction disruption and loss of mature trees without prior notice.
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City Council — April 6, 2026
Resident Neha Chheda said she and 20 neighboring homes got no notice that an eight-acre forest with landmark oaks would be cleared for a two-to-three-year construction project, and asked why the city notifies people about controlled burns but not forest clearing.
City Council — January 5, 2026
Neighbors fought this development agreement, saying it was quietly placed on the consent agenda and threatens a heritage oak forest. Council approved it anyway after staff explained a court consent judgment limits the city's options and the plan is for fewer homes (30-35) than the 51 previously approved.
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