Shadydale 1stP-CS080506 T H E • C I T Y • O F
COPPELL
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May 6, 2008
Ms. Darla Mann
162 Shadydale Lane
Coppell TX 75019
RE: Trees in Right-of-Way
Dear Ms. Mann:
I have received your request concerning removal of trees from your property and have visited the
site to observe the location of those trees. When we previously removed trees that had fallen in
your property that maybe came from the city right-of-way, I was unaware that you had fenced in
the city's right-of-way into your yard. Because the trees are within your fenced yard, you should
take appropriate measures to remove them.
This is similar to a situation where a homeowner has a tree in their front yard that is actually on
city property and the city requires them to trim that tree to 14 feet above the road surface. I am
very much aware of this requirement, as on my own property I am in the process of getting my
tree trimmed to 14 feet, even though it sits in the city right-of-way.
If you choose to have the city remove the trees on your property, you should remove your
fencing from the City's right-of-way. If you have any questions about this matter, or need
additional clarification, contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
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Ken Griffin, P.E.
Director of Engineering/Public Works
Office: 972-304-3686
Fax: 972-304-7041
kgriffin @ci.coppell.tx.us
cc: Glenn Hollowell, Asst. Director of Public Works
Scott Latta, Engineering Technician
255 PARKWAY * P.O.BOX 9478 * COPPELL TX 75019 * TEL 972/462 0022 * FAX 972/304 3673