Developers of the proposed 49-floor residential tower at 80 Rainey St. hope to preserve three historic trees and remove a fourth, said Dave Anderson, a representative for the developers, during the Jan. 19 meeting of the Austin Environmental Commission.
Arborists for the city ranked the 32-inch pecan tree’s health as fair. Anderson said the tree would not be viable long term even if it was left alone.
Chair Linda Guerrero said the photo of the tree in winter was irritating to her, and in the future she would like to see photos of historic trees when they are fully green in the spring or summer.
“Let’s get these trees when they’re fully alive and vibrant and at their peaks,” Guerrero said.
