Notice is hereby given that the Director of Public Works will hold a remote public hearing via teleconference to consider the item(s) listed below and that said public hearing will be held as follows:
DATE: September 2nd, 2026
Time: 10:00am
NOTICE OF TREE REMOVAL By San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
LOCATION: 880 Folsom Street
# OF TREES: One (1) Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
POSTING PERIOD (30 days) From: 8/5/2026 Through: 9/4/2026
SFMTA proposes to remove the tree at the above location.
Site: 1, 2
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Trees are in significant decline despite efforts by property owner to revive. Significant dieback with 5% live crown. One site is replantable while the other is too close to the adjacent site and is not replantable.
Posting Period: 08/17/26 - 09/16/26
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Uplift across entire path of travel ahead of significant grade drop. City has attempted to shave down uplift, but the sidewalk is too degrade. Tree is not expected to survive necessary root pruning to repair sidewalk. Location is replantable.
Posting Period: 08/17/26 - 09/16/26
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Necessary sidewalk repair will require root-pruning which is expected to destabilize tree. City has attempted to shave down uplift, but the sidewalk uplift is too great. Current path of travel is at ADA minimum and trunk is expected to increase rapidly. Location is replantable.
Posting Period: 08/17/26 - 09/16/26
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Roots required to be cut for sidewalk repair will destabilize the tree. Current condition of tree is healthy, but sidewalk is uplifted and in middle of replacement. Location is replantable.
Posting Period: 08/17/26 - 09/16/26
Site: 8
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Root pruning of major structural roots for sidewalk repair will destabilize the tree. Location is replantable.
Posting Period: 08/17/26 - 09/16/26
Site: 1
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Significant decay and termite activity throughout trunk. All stems with columns of decay and poor wound occlusion. Stability expected to continue to decline. Location is NOT replantable: conflict with underground utilities identified.
Posting Period: 08/10/26 - 09/09/26
Site: 4
Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Significant decline with 10% live crown. Sloughing bark and very poor structure. Location is replantable.
Posting Period: 08/10/26 - 09/09/26
San Francisco Public Works and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission have partnered to make infrastructure improvements at several locations throughout the city. Public Works will manage the project during construction. We’ve hired A. Ruiz Construction, Inc., to complete the work.
The entire project is anticipated to take 16 months to complete. Construction is scheduled to start at the first location in August 2026. You will receive a notice in the mail a few weeks before work is scheduled to start near your home.
San Francisco Public Works
49 South Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94103
City and County of San Francisco
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