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Board upholds permit to remove 11 declining trees in St. Francis Wood
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Feb. 10 denied an appeal from a neighborhood homeowner and upheld a Public Works permit allowing Saint Francis Wood HOA to remove 11 declining trees on Yerba Buena Avenue and replace them with new plantings, citing public‑safety findings from certified arborists and city staff.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Feb. 10 denied an appeal and upheld a permit that allows Saint Francis Wood Homeowners Association to remove 11 trees identified as hazardous on Yerba Buena Avenue and to install replacement trees. Board members said a de novo review confirmed city arborists and the HOA’s certified arborist had documented decay and hazards enough to justify removal.
Appellant Mr. Bendusky asked the board to postpone work until spring, saying his independent arborist, Joe McBride, had recommended removing…
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