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Published: Jun 16, 2026
Milham Park Improvement Project Approved with Environmental Safeguards
The Natural Features Protection Board reviewed and approved the Milham Park Improvement Project at 607 East Kilgore Road. The project involves removing and replacing the existing parking lot, adding accessible walkways and an overlook deck near Portage Creek, and implementing stormwater work. The approval came with conditions including site plan approval before work begins, tree protection fencing during work, implementation of conservation measures from a US FWS verification letter, and approval from the city's stormwater engineer. The board also discussed tree replacement strategies and the use of certified arborists.
Board Recommends Slope Setback Relief for 112 West Cork Street Duplex Construction
The Natural Features Protection Board reviewed a request for relief from protected slope and slope setback standards for 112 West Cork Street, impacting 50 sq ft of protected slopes and 240 sq ft of protected slope setbacks. Similar to the 132 West Cork Street case, the relief is tied to allowing duplex construction. The board recommended approval with conditions, including site plan review and tree protection fencing. The recommendation also included substituting shade-tolerant species into the seed mix for erosion control.
114 West Cork Street Property Granted Recommendation for Slope Setback Relief
The Natural Features Protection Board reviewed a request for relief from protected slope and slope setback standards for 114 West Cork Street, impacting 292 sq ft of protected slopes and 316 sq ft of protected slope setbacks. This case is similar to the preceding ones, allowing for duplex construction. The board recommended approval with conditions, including site plan review and tree protection fencing. The recommendation also incorporated the substitution of shade-tolerant species into the seed mix for erosion control.
West Cork Street Duplex Projects Receive Board Recommendation for Zoning Relief
The Natural Features Protection Board reviewed and recommended approval for relief from protected slope and slope setback standards for 112 and 114 West Cork Street to allow for the construction of duplexes. Relief was granted for specific square footage impacts on protected slopes and setbacks. Conditions included site plan review approval before work commences and maintaining tree protection fencing during construction. The recommendation also included the addition of shade-tolerant seed mixes for erosion control.
Board Recommends Slope Setback Relief for West Cork Street Duplex Project
The Natural Features Protection Board reviewed a recommendation for relief from protected slope and slope setback standards for 132 West Cork Street to allow for the construction of duplexes. The applicant sought relief from 27.78% or 2,683.4 sq ft of protected slopes and 21.2% or 655 sq ft of protected slope setbacks. The board recommended approval with conditions, including site plan review requirements and tree protection fencing. A discussion also occurred regarding substituting shade-tolerant species into the seed mix for erosion control.
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