I know what you mean. We had both tree's on out block right in front of the crossover. Of course it's where the garage would go!! where else is it going to go?? Why would you agree to a crossover there on the developers plan and then insist that the tree's have to stay?? We went through all of that. Very frustrating at the time.
I'll be taking about a month off work when it's time to move in!! close....oh, so close....