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Board upholds DPW permits for North Beach library project; appeal over ficus trees denied 4-0
Summary
After extended public comment and technical testimony, the Board of Appeals on July 11 denied appeals seeking to prevent removal of three ficus trees at the proposed North Beach library site, upholding DPW’s permit decisions and conditions. Commissioners cited DPW’s arborist findings, CEQA clearance, and construction impacts in a unanimous 4-0 vote.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on July 11 rejected appeals seeking to block removal of three mature ficus trees tied to the North Beach library and park project, upholding the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) permits and findings.
Myrtle Easton, the principal appellant, argued the three ficus on Columbus and Lombard avenues are significant under the Public Works Code and urged an independent process and a stay until pending litigation over the larger project is resolved. Easton presented exhibits and internal DPW emails she said showed inconsistent assessments and alleged inadequate notice to interested organizations.
Lena Chen, program manager for the Branch…
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