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Neighbors and builder clash over plan to relocate 50-foot redwood; board continues case to allow full participation
Summary
The board heard hours of testimony over a proposed relocation of a significant coast redwood at 95 Nordoff Street. Neighbors urged denial, arguing relocation lacks statutory basis and risks the tree and neighborhood character; DPW and the sponsor said relocation was feasible and aimed to preserve the tree. Commissioners continued the matter to Aug. 17 to allow a full vote.
A contested appeal over the proposed relocation of a 50-foot coast redwood at 95 Nordoff Street dominated the Board of Appeals meeting on May 18. Neighbors and preservation advocates urged the board to overturn a Department of Public Works decision that approved relocating — rather than outright removing — a tree identified by the Bureau of Urban Forestry as significant.
Appellant Steven Gans and neighbors described the tree as a community landmark: “This is a 50 foot tall coast redwood…one of the largest trees in the neighborhood providing…
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