04-14-2026 Land Use and Zoning Board Memorandum-Heritage Tree Item

AI Summary

The Planning and Zoning Board of Bonita Springs will review a request to remove six heritage trees at the Fawcett Memorial Free-Standing Emergency Room project (DOS25-127458-BOS) scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The applicant proposes removing four oak trees and two pine trees due to site design constraints and infrastructure requirements, and will replace them with six large-caliper trees: two 5-inch Live Oak trees (minimum 20 feet height) and four 5-inch Bald Cypress trees (minimum 20 feet height) to restore environmental value and site character. The Board will review the heritage tree impact assessment per Land Development Code Section 3-417(b)(2), with staff and the applicant available to answer questions.