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Board Upholds DPW Decision on Two Street Trees at 3365 Clay Street
Summary
Homeowners sought permission to remove two sidewalk‑adjacent trees citing sidewalk, step and sewer damage; the Board debated risks and possible mitigation but did not reach the supermajority needed to overturn DPW, so the denial of removal for the second tree was upheld.
Scott and Linda Crawford appealed Director’s Order No. 178116, seeking removal of two street trees adjacent to 3365 Clay Street, arguing aggressive root systems had damaged sidewalk squares, steps and possibly a clay sewer connection. DPW recommended removal of one tree (tree 1) because root removal required for sidewalk repair would likely destabilize it; the bureau denied removal of the…
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