3/17/2021 Public Works Hearing (tree fines)

AGENDA

Wednesday March 17, 2021

10:00 AM  

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

2. Order No. 204425              300 Berry Street   

To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of two (2) street trees adjacent to: 300 Berry St.

The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $4,386.00

(This item was previously scheduled for February 17th but rescheduled at the request of Public Works)

3. Order No. 204426              373 6^th Ave

To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of two (2) street trees adjacent to: 373 6th Ave.

The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $4,244.00the following

4. Order No. 204427              5898 Mission St  

To consider An appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of two (2) significant trees on private property along the Sickles frontage at: 5898 Mission St.

The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $4,386.00

5. Order No. 204428              2108 Hayes Street

To consider an appeal for the fine issued for failure to protect one (1) street tree adjacent to:  2108 Hayes St.

The fine levied for failure to protect the street tree is $2,193.

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 5 p.m. the 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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