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Board upholds Public Works order for UCSF Potrero campus despite appeals over EIR and tree loss
Summary
Appellants asked the Board to reverse Public Works’ approval for removal of multiple trees at UCSF’s 1001 Potrero (Zuckerberg San Francisco General) campus, arguing the tree removals conflicted with the project EIR and community outreach. The Board heard detailed testimony from appellants and UCSF; commissioners voted to deny the appeals after considering DPW and Planning explanations and developer commitments to replant.
Appellants criticized UCSF’s documentation and alleged a 'bait‑and‑switch' in which earlier environmental documents and community presentations showed the Vermont Street grove would remain; they urged the Board to remand the project for greater CEQA/EIR review or to deny the tree removal permits.
UCSF representatives said the project has gone through years of environmental review and city approvals,…
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