Redwood buffer mound

Recounted how he caught survey stakes placed 2-3 feet inside Kensington lots in 2024, triggered city intervention, and argued the reduced mound is another broken promise — citing the $222,000 comprehensive plan, 480-signature petitions indefinitely postponed, a TIF, and $7 million in waived shade tree fees.

Said the 8-foot mound with Norway spruce and viburnum was agreed to when she was on Shade Tree Commission, showed photos of block walls facing the neighborhood, and argued her 25 years of experience shows trees tolerate wet conditions — the buffer should stay for light and noise mitigation.

In follow-up comment, asked whether removing or shrinking the three buildings near the pond at the front of the property had been considered as a way to preserve the trees and the mound.

In follow-up, described 25 years of standing water near her tree line without tree loss, suggested drainage tile or relocating utilities as solutions, and urged keeping the agreed buffer.

Said Redwood attended the original Addison negotiations where the 8-foot mound was the agreed compromise, and argued Redwood encroached 20-30 feet on the tree line — the fault lies with the developer, not the city.