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Board denies appeal over tree removals at Mercy Housing site; fine and replacement plan upheld
Summary
The Board of Appeals denied an appeal of a public-works order for removal of street trees at Mercy Housing’s 1064 Mission project, upheld an $8,300 fine for one illegally removed Brisbane box tree and required replacement plantings (three 48-inch and three 36-inch box trees) with protections; board recommended mayoral engagement on additional nearby plantings.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Jan. 6 denied an appeal challenging a Public Works order that approved tree removals and replacement requirements for Mercy Housing’s 1064 Mission project.
Appellant Joshua Cliff described a history of advocacy and said a large Brisbane box tree on the Mission Street frontage was removed without a permit. He urged stronger enforcement of Article 16 of the Public Works Code and called for higher replacement…
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