Kevin’s Answers

Below are my responses to questions submitted by the community. If you’d like to ask your own, visit the Ask Kevin a Question page.

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  Kevin’s Answer: I appreciate this question as it touches on a critical and ongoing discussion in our community. The decision to remove oak trees and replace them with different species is complex and requires careful consideration of both the benefits and challenges associated with these beautiful trees. Oak trees provide significant benefits, including essential shade and habitat sustainability, which enrich our community’s aesthetic and ecological balance. However, I am aware of the concerns regarding the damage their roots can cause to infrastructure like driveways. If elected to the board, I propose a balanced approach. Rather than removing oak trees indiscriminately, we should evaluate each tree’s impact individually. Where necessary, replacement should be considered, but with added protective measures like bio barriers to prevent future root-related issues. I support continuing the efforts of the committee currently investigating this matter, advocating for selective replacement based on thoroughly assessed and regularly reviewed criteria. Our goal should always be to maintain the beauty and health of our community environment while addressing practical concerns effectively.
  
  Submission Date: On Fri, Feb 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM Elke Browning <kfritz.esq> wrote:

  Name Elke Browning What is your question for Kevin? Are you prepared to implement the current board’s decision to remove oak trees and replace them with other trees? Thank you. Sent from Kevin for HOA