Radnor Township Shade Tree Commission Meeting Summary - February 25, 2026

The Radnor Township Shade Tree Commission met on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Radnorshire Room. The commission reviewed several grading permits, discussed annual goals and spring planting plans, and assigned responsibilities following the departure of a member.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the meeting minutes of January 28, 2026.
• Approved consent agenda item: Application 216579-202 Atlee Road (addition) with no tree removal and satisfactory shade tree protection.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were made.

Discussion Items

• New Grading Permits:
  • 245 Bryn Mawr Ave (4-unit townhome): Approved. Two trees removed; 9 shade trees, 17 evergreens, and 43 shrubs to be planted. Applicant Linda Lair (Inland Design) confirmed no changes from prior plan. A stormwater rain garden includes a dogwood outside the wet zone.
  • 322 Edgehill Road (pool & pool house): Approved. No trees removed; excavated soil to remain on site.
  • 390 Morris Road (new dwelling): Tabled initially due to absence; applicant Fran Patrini arrived later. Approved with conditions: provide tree protection for arborvitae along property line and estimate excavation volume (basement 30x50x9 feet). Applicant agreed to update plans.
  • 547 Brandymede (pool): Approved with condition to amend application to state excavated soil (350 CY) will be removed off-site to protect rear trees. Previous approvals from October 2023 noted.
  • 610 King of Prussia (Villanova Cabrini Campus sidewalks): Approved. Removal of one 34-inch oak; six replacement trees (2 honey locusts, 2 magnolia, 1 tupelo, 1 oak). Soil mostly exported.
  • 864 Briarwood Road (pool and patio): Approved. One 18-inch maple to be removed; tree protection fencing adjusted. 103 trees on property.
• Tree Removal Clearing Permit: 217 Windermere Avenue – tabled; applicant not present despite supplying incomplete information.
• Old Business:
  • STC Year End Report: Discussed presenting to the Board of Commissioners. Agreed to request agenda time via Commissioner Coates. Ricky will coordinate a date, potentially in April.
  • Assigning Responsibility to Commission Goals: Reviewed a chart assigning members to 2026 goals including spring planting, riparian repair, and fundraising. Members volunteered for tasks. Frank presented Seth's former responsibilities (e.g., contractor coordination, resident registration, staking) and members stepped up.
  • Spring Planting: Order confirmed for 80 trees (30 for residents, 54 for reforestation, extras). Pickup April 16, sorting April 17, planting event April 19. Frank to lead administration, Kristen and Tim to manage registration. Ricky offered to plant 10 right-of-way trees. Staking discussed; stakes to be procured.
  • Fundraising Campaign: Eugenia reported $3,000 from four donors (20 trees). Goal to raise 100 trees for riparian project in November. Plan to approach corporations and later residents.
• New Business:
  • Wayne Master Plan: Tim will attend March meeting; commission to propose tree boxes, green spaces, rooftop gardens, and stormwater management features. Members to send ideas to Tim.
• Hazardous Trees: Reported removal of two maples (30" and 22") at Willowburn/Sproul and one 33" pin oak at 799 Robinhood, all diseased or hollow. Suggested those locations for future tree replacement.

Key Outcomes

• Approved all grading permits as listed, with conditions for 390 Morris Road, 547 Brandymede, and 864 Briarwood Road.
• Tabled clearing permit for 217 Windermere Avenue.
• Agreed to present Year End Report to BOC at a future Monday meeting.
• Finalized assignment of responsibilities for 2026 goals, with spring planting logistics set.
• Fundraising drive launched; target 100 donated trees for riparian project.
• Hazardous tree removal acknowledged.