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Board upholds DPW tree-removal denial by default after 2–2 tie; Diamond Heights neighbors oppose removal
Summary
An appeal by Lily Louie seeking removal of a street tree at 5525 Diamond Heights Blvd. was denied by the Department of Public Works; a motion to overturn that denial failed on a 2–2 tie, so the denial stands. Appellant cited sidewalk damage and safety concerns while neighbors and community groups urged keeping the healthy tree.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals considered an appeal on Nov. 19 from Lily Louie asking the Board to overturn the Department of Public Works decision denying removal of a city-owned street tree at 5525 Diamond Heights Boulevard.
Lily Louie said the tree’s roots have repeatedly damaged her sidewalk and that she fears the tree poses a safety risk, especially since she has medical issues and mobility challenges. “I am afraid worrying about this tree … may cause me to have another stroke,” she…
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