2-22-2021 Public Works Hearing (Tree Removal)

AGENDA

Monday February 22, 2021

5:30 PM  

In accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide order for all residents to shelter in place and the numerous local and State proclamations, orders and supplemental directions regarding the COVID-19 virus, Public Works hearings are held through videoconferencing and will provide for remote public comment.

 

1. Call to Order REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

 

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2. Order No. 204318              1890 Grove St

To consider removal of (one) 1 hazardous street tree with replacement adjacent to 1890 Grove St.  The street tree is on the Ashbury frontage of the property. Previously referenced as “52” Ashbury St.

(Staff has approved the removal and the public has protested)

 

3. Order No. 204319              Upper Terrace/17^th St.   

To consider the following: 

4500 17th St (Permit 787744) Removal of two (2) significant trees

 

301-303 Upper Ter (Permit 787743) Removal of (one) 1 street tree on Upper Ter. And 4 significant trees at 17th St. frontage

 

271 Upper Ter (Permit 785313) Removal of 1 significant tree

The developer will be required to plant as many trees as feasible within the Public-Right-of-Way (Staff has approved the removals and the public has protested)

 

 

 

4. Order No. 204320              651 Scott Street    

To consider the removal of (one) 1 street tree with replacement adjacent to 651 Scott St.  (Staff has denied the removal and the applicant has appealed) 

 

5. Order No. 204321              3641California Street  

To consider the removal of (one) 1 significant tree on private property without replacement, at 3641 California St.

(Staff has approved the removal and the public has protested)

 

6. Order No. 204322              1234 Lombard Street

To consider the removal of (one) 1 significant tree on private property without replacement, at 1234 Lombard St.  (Staff has approved the removal and the public has protested)

 

 

As the COVID-19 virus situation evolves, please visit the Public Works website (sfpublicworks.org) regularly to be updated on the current situation as it affects public hearings and the department.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Bureau of Urban Forestry at 49 South Van Ness Ave. Suite 1000 94103 or urbanforestry@sfdpw.org. Comments received before the hearing will be brought to the attention of the hearing officer and made a part of the official public record. Individuals who wish to speak at the hearing and who want to use materials such as PowerPoint files, documents and photo images in their presentations must send the materials to Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org by next business day before the hearing. If attendees access the webinar via a computer, they will able to share documents themselves via the “share screen” functionality.

 

For more information / Para más información / 想要查询更多信息

Bureau of Urban Forestry ● (628) 652-TREE (8733) ● urbanforestry@sfdpw.org

 

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