Summary
Residents say a 300-400-year-old oak near the McCarty Springs site could be killed by drainage cuts or driveway construction. The applicant's surveyor said there are no plans to remove it, but the county has no authority to protect it in an unzoned area.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Preserving the tree benefits the whole neighborhood's character and shade.
If drainage or construction kills the tree, neighbors lose a landmark and the county right-of-way loses a feature residents prize.
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