Reso 4691 Heritage Tree Designation for Palm Avenue
� CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
� Cupertino, California 95014
� RESOLUTION NO. 4691
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OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
' APPROVING HERITAGE TREE STATUS FOR 33 CALIFORNIA FAN PALMS
ON PALM AVENUE BETWEEN SOUTH FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND SCENIC
� BOULEVARD AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT "A"
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Proposed Heritage Trees: California Fan Palms (Washingtonia filifera)
Applicant: Roger and Dana Stern
Property Owner: City of Cupertino
Location: Palm Avenue between S. Foothill Blvd. and Scenic Blvd.
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application
for heritage tree designation, as described in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds with regard to this application:
1) That the designation of heritage trees is important for the preservation and
protection of significant trees.
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2) That the California Fan Palms along Palm Avenue have a unique historic value in
its association with the noteworthy Las Palmas Vineyard and Winery and
Cupertino's agricultural heritage.
C 3) That the California Fan Palms along Palm Avenue have a unique historic value in
its association with John T. Doyle, prominent resident of the west Santa Clara
Valley.
� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the application for heritage tree designation, is hereby approved
and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this
Resolution are based and contained in the public hearing record concerning this
Heritage Tree Designation for Palm Avenue March 11, 1996
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application for heritage tree designation as set forth in the Minutes of Planning
Commission Meeting of March 11, 1996, and are incorporated by reference herein.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this l lth da of March 1996 at a Re ular Meetin of the
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` Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll
, call vote:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Harris, Mahoney and Chairman Roberts
I NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Austin and Doyle
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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� Robert S. Cowan Paul Roberts, Chairman
Director of Commuruty Development Cupertino Planning Commission
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