Publix apparently believes that there is a definite place for smaller, more neighborhood-oriented supermarkets and that they can be profitable despite a relatively limited customer base. The supermarket would include a pharmacy. No other stores are contemplated, although economic realities being what they are, if the Publix is successful, additional stores become a possibility, particularly since there is open land immediately south and also to the east of the distribution center. Public hearings on the petition would held by the Planning and Zoning Board and subsequently by the City Commission. Tree Trimming Problems Two Palm-Aire condominium associations, Cypress Reach and Association 10, found themselves in violation of city landscaping ordinances when a city inspector charged that recent trimming of some of their trees was not in conformance with city code and threatened to damage the trees themselves.
Fines can result.
After discussions, city officials committed themselves to reviewing the landscape code toward possibly making it less stringent. In the case Cypress Reach, however, that commitment may be too late because a citation regarding the violation has already been issued and must be answered before a hearing officer. No formal citation has been issued to date to Condominium Association 10, and none appears likely to be issued before a review of the landscape code is complete, and probably not even then. In the meantime, condominium associations may be able to get some protection against paying fines by insisting that tree-trimming contracts include a clause making the trimming company legally responsible for assuring that their trimming is done in accordance with city code, and that they will pay, or reimburse the association, for any fines if the trimming is found to be in violation. Among the purposes of the landscape code is to prevent unnecessary loss or damage to trees, unless they are an undesirable species like the tall, thin Australian Palms along Powerline Road, and to ensure that the city stays at least as green as it is, or becomes even greener.