Public Works Hearing

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:               October 8, 2025

Time:                10:00am

Location:          REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

 

1. Call to Order

975 Church St

Site: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of one (1) street tree with replacement by Public Works. The ficus tree is in severe decline (canopy dieback), but has very poor structure that is prone to fail: codominant stems throughout the canopy, with included bark, injuries, and decay present. Location is replantable. Public Safety Concern: 15-day hazard posting.

Posting Period: 09/29/25 - 10/14/25

762 Howard St

Site

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of seven (7) street trees with replacement. Transbay Howard Streetscape Project. Trees to be removed due to construction of curb ramps, streetlights, traffic signals, and overal tree health. Various trees can be replanted but 28 trees will be planted thoughout the whole project. Permit 804403

Posting Period: 09/29/25 - 10/29/25

 

1590 Broadway

Site: 2

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree in severe decline with 10% live crown. Pervasive anthracnose with overextended unstable limbs.Location is replantable. 

Posting Period: 09/22/25 - 10/22/25

1201 Illinois St

Site: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Removal of one street tree without replacement. Tree is on Port Jurisdiction. Tree needs to be removed in order to install a street light signal. In-lieu fee or appraised value will be assessed, whichever is greater. 15 to be replaced on Illinois, 94 add'I trees to be planted as part of Potrero Power Station, Phase I. Street Improvements, mixed-use development project.

Posting Period: 009/15/25 - 10/15/25

1326 Masonic Ave

Site: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Root pruning to repair asphalt will severely compromise the tree's health and vitality and structural stability. Location is replantable. 

Posting Period: 09/15/25 - 10/15/25

270 Beacon St

Site: 2

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Significant tree on private property is causing damage to property. Sustainability of tree will continue to be an issue. tree is not replaceable and there is inadequate spacing  to adjacent tree.

Posting Period: 09/15/25 - 10/15/25

34 Ford St

Site: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree has poor structure that cannot be corrected with pruning. Tree can be replaced.

Posting Period: 09/15/25 - 10/15/25