By Scott Unger • Of the News-Register • 

Holt Homes issued code violation for tree removal

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Comments

stargold

If the city sees Holt Homes as a good partner, even after Holt violated their obligation to comply with our regulations, will this just be another case of big, international developers getting their way?

tagup

Seems like the facts are pretty clear that the trees were cut without approval. So what exactly is being reviewed in the Holt protest? I would not support any fine or penalty reduction given the unambiguous circumstances. I’m concerned that the city will cave to the “important long term partner” and create a precedent for future developers to negotiate around city codes.
I hope Mr Garvin will hold the line and remember who he is representing in this dispute.

B

Seems like our acting city manager is ready to cave on this situation. Apparently he does not believe accountability is important. Pretty sure there are other builders out there that would willingly take Holt's place.

B

Didn't see your comment Tagup before I posted. "Cave" is what immediately came to my mind.

BC

Is it just me, or does this sound like a prelude to forgiveness for an "important long-term partner"?

hikerboy

It's pretty obvious that Holt was going to cut those trees, regardless of when the city was going to provide written approval. Another cookie cutter, densely packed subdivision on the way.....

bonnybedlam

Now I feel like a sucker for following city ordinances and paying for all the paperwork to get approval to replace a street tree in front of my house. But I'm probably not "important" enough to get away with ignoring the law.

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