Tree removal review, 1057 Buchon St
Summary
A family says a large red-flowering gum is wrecking their driveway, walkway, and possibly their foundation, but the code only allows removal under narrow criteria. The committee denied the 'convenience' application and pointed them toward a health-and-hazard path requiring a structural engineer's report.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
The homeowners face ongoing costs — a $3,800 paver repair bid was cited — plus the challenge of finding a structural engineer willing to assess foundation damage.
The tree and the neighborhood's canopy stay standing for now.
The Buchon Street homeowners bear ongoing repair costs and must fund a new engineering report to pursue removal.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Tree Committee
A family says a large red-flowering gum is wrecking their driveway, walkway, and possibly their foundation, but the code only allows removal under narrow criteria. The committee denied the 'convenience' application and pointed them toward a health-and-hazard path requiring a structural engineer's report.
Tree Committee
Owners of a historic home say the big red flowering gum is lifting their paver driveway and possibly threatening the foundation. The committee wants proof — a foundation report and a two-for-one replanting plan — before deciding.
Related development
TREE-0690-2025 — 1057 Buchon St
The big gum stays for now; the family's next move is hiring a structural engineer to document severe foundation damage before reapplying.
1057 Buchon St Red Flowering Gum Removal
No action yet — the case returns next month with public comment allowed.
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