VENTURA : Decision Due on Palm Trees in Park
The Ventura Parks and Recreation Commission will decide tonight whether to plant nine palm trees on the north side of Marina Park, a move that neighbors are protesting because they say it will block their ocean views.
The city of Ventura had planned to put in 67 Mexican fan palm trees in July as part of a $258,000 improvement of the 14-acre park, but angry residents managed to temporarily halt the project.
The 15- to 20-foot trees, which would be planted in front of their homes, would block views and prevent people from flying kites, neighbors said.
Parks staff say the plantings are needed to replace some of the 200 trees that have been lost over the years.
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