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Board of Appeals denies Second Street appeal after Public Works cites safety, design constraints
Summary
The Board of Appeals on June 3 denied an appeal by attorney Josh Klipp challenging removal of two street trees on Second Street, concluding Public Works’ permit followed applicable standards despite appellant’s claim that construction proceeded before the hearing.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on June 3 denied an appeal challenging a Public Works order to remove two street trees on Second Street, finding the department’s safety and design reasoning sufficient despite objections from an environmental advocate.
Appellant Joshua Klipp told the board that Public Works had installed traffic-signal infrastructure and underground conduit after he filed the appeal, “effectively negat[ing] my right to bring a meaningful appeal,” and presented photographs he said showed repeated contractor damage to tree protection zones. Klipp asked the board to penalize contractors and refund appeal fees for cases in which…
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