2-3-2021 Public Works Hearing (Tree Removal)

AGENDA

Wednesday February 3, 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. 204210              80 Pierce Street  

To consider removal of one (1) street tree with replacement

(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

3. Order No. 204211              401 Orizaba Ave

To Consider removal of one (1) street tree without replacement

(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

4. Order No. 204212              4616 18^th Street

To consider the removal of one (1) street tree without replacement

(Staff denied the removal and the applicant has appealed)

5. Order No. 204213              834 27^th Ave

To consider the Removal of one (1) street tree with replacement

(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

6. Order No. 204214              2 Locations in Supervisor District 5

        2006 Fell Street - Removal of one (1) tree with replacement

815  Buena Vista - Removal of one (1) tree with replacement  **CONTINUED TO LATER HEARING**

(Staff approved the removals 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 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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Language Interpreters

Request must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing to ensure availability. ESPAÑOL:            La solicitud de un intérprete debe recibirse 48 horas antes de la reunión. 中文:                                如需即時傳譯，請於會議前最少四十八小時通知