1161 N. Cataract subdivision

The property owner described 16 years of caring for the property, said architects tried since 2013 to build around the oak, and pledged his family would not park on the private street during construction.

A Waynor Lane resident and first responder opposed the project, citing the oak's loss and warning that construction vehicles on the 32-foot-wide street could block emergency access in violation of fire code.

A lifelong Waynor Lane resident said he's not against the project but wants assurances construction vehicles won't block emergency access on the tiny private street the neighbors paid to repave.

The owner's wife disputed claims that the family crowds the street, saying all their vehicles are parked on their own property and never on Waynor Lane.

A 52-year neighbor of the Garcias praised them as accommodating and said emergency vehicles have had no trouble on the street.

The neighbor fully supported the project, saying the street will be no narrower than today and commending the Garcias for adding housing to the city.

The project architect estimated 9-10 months of construction for the main residence and said equipment would be kept off the private street, with neighbors notified of any brief access issues.