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TR-2023-011 - Arborist ReportCommunity Development Department WOOD Planning Division — Cupertino A R C H 1 r C C r 4l R E CUPERTINO APPROVED Case# JanuaryR-AW-011 Appljcati Nu m er(s) Community beve opment Department 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Approval Body: Director / Staff Approval D§ JE�-Tt1A@5ORIST REPORT FOR PROPERTY AT One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA Signature 950Calherine Tarone Case Manager This arborist report includes the observations and assessment of the one protected tree growing in a planter island. The site was visited on Thursday, January 19, 2023. The tree is dead and needs to be removed prior to becoming unstable. Assignment: Review one Pinus halepensis, Aleppo Pine tree growing in a planter strip on the west side of the property at One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014, shown in Figure 1. The assignment requires the following activities: visit the site, verify the tree, list the tree species, diameter, crown radius, condition of the tree, impacts to the property, and mitigation options. Observations: The site was visited on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at about 12:00 pm. The tree has a primary ID number per the Treeplotter application. The TreePlotter ID# 7726. The tools used were a diameter tape and a screwdriver as a probe. Crown height and radius were estimated. The three trees on the map were measured for trunk diameter at approximately 4.5 feet above grade with a diameter tape. Trees were assessed and rated for health and structure, and overall condition considering branch structure, decay, leaf quality, vitality, dieback, lean, and other issues that affect the condition of the trees. The tree health condition rating was determined by observing the tree foliage, twig growth, leaf density, and dead branches. The structure rating was determined by observing branch attachment, crotch structure, trunk flare, surface roots, decay, insects and diseases, growth habit, and any physical damages. The overall condition combines the health and the structure ratings based on the most significant conditions present. Community Development Department Th n4i pi~L�sedoert'mh health, structure, and overall condition is: (0) 0%= CUPERTINO dead; APPROVED Case # TR-2023-011 oA t e decline,ie Approval BOtI C -for/B56khring; Approva I Date �03/13/23 Signature 41-��th°erine Tarone Case Manager 61-80% good; and 81-100% excellent. The matrix below shows the data found during the site inspection. Trunk Crown Dia- Height Condi- Tree # Species Radius Comments meter Feet Feet tion Inches The tree is dead and will 10233 Pines halepensis 19.7 30' 20' 0 Dead propose a risk to safety if not removed. Discussion: The tree is dead, as shown in Figure 2. Unsure of a specific reason for death but would suspect drought. Conclusion: The Pinus halepensis tree shall be removed because it is dead. Removing the dead tree and providing a new tree to be planted in the general space shall mitigate the loss of the trees. Mitigation: Plant one 36" box Cercis canadensis 'Oklahoma' tree in the same general area to mitigate the loss of one dead tree. The tree location is under high voltage power lines, and the above -mentioned tree is utility friendly. . A Tyson Carroll PLA #5803, LEED AP, Certified Arborist Co nffiwwit*. Planning Division — Cupertino CUPLRTINQ BE 5 11 Case#— tion Number; 9 4011, 4 Mj tw Approva 11 B Approva I Date-_ Signature —Gatherone Tarone Keyboard shortcuts Figure 2. Photo of the Pinus halepensis