Redwood steep-slope excavation on Wilson Road
Summary
A 62.8-acre R-3 project requires excavating slopes over 25%. Neighbors worried about losing the tree buffer along Wilson Road, filling a ravine, and construction risks over old underground mines. The applicant promised supplemental evergreen screening and says geotech drilling shows the mines are safe.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to the municipality; infrastructure reviews happen through the site plan process.
The developer and future residents gain new housing options.
Wilson Road neighbors may temporarily lose tree screening during construction and until new plantings mature.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
Redwood – Murrysville
Roughly 230,000 cubic yards of earth will move on the wooded hillside behind Wheatland Circle homes, though the applicant pledges a 50-foot tree buffer and engineered slope stability.
Linn Residence Steep Slopes
Minimal neighborhood impact; the site sits below the road with a strong roadside buffer retained.
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