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Board upholds DPW denial of tree-removal permit at 201 Spear Street
Summary
Property owner appealed to remove 10 street trees near 201 Spear Street citing structural risk and liability; DPW said inspectors found no evidence of significant planter or vault failure and urged retention; the board voted 5-0 to uphold DPW's denial after extensive public opposition.
The Board of Appeals upheld the Department of Public Works' denial of a request to remove 10 privately maintained street trees at 201 Spear Street, voting 5-0 to support DPW's determination.
Property representatives argued the trees, planted over garage vaults, have restricted root space, girdling and cracking that pose a risk to pedestrians and cars and liability to the owner. Appellants proposed a streetscape plan that would…
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