DIR-2001-27b
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
FAX (408) 777-3333
CITY OF
CUPEIUINO
Community Development Department
January 15, 2002
Carrie C. Liu
8079 Park Villa Circle
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION LETTER - 27-DIR-01
This letter confirms the decision of the Planning Commission, given at the
meeting of January 14, 2002, approving a referral of a Director's Minor
Modification to the Planning Commission for removal of three trees at an
existing planned residential development, according to the enclosed copy of
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6122.
Also, please note that an appeal of these decisions can be made within 14
calendar days of the decision. If this occurs, you will be notified of a public
hearing, which will be scheduled before the City Council.
Sincerely,
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Aarti Shrivastava
Senior Planner
Enclosure:
Resolution No. 6122
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27-DIR-01
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6122
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING
THE REMOVAL OF TWO EUCALYPTUS TREES AT A SINGLE F AMIL Y CLUSTER
DEVELOPMENT.
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
27-DIR-01
Carrie C. Liu
8079 Park Villa Circle (Westmont Park Villas)
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application
to removal of three specimen size trees and replace them with other trees, as described
in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support the removal
of the two Eucalyptus trees as follows:
1) The two Eucalyptus trees due to their location were planted too close to the fence
and have caused damage to the fencing.
2) According to the applicant's arborist, the trees will grow too large for the narrow
planting strip and the limited root zone will predispose them to failure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the Director's referral of a Tree Removal 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
Application 27-DIR-01, as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting
of January 14, 2002, are incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is based on the site plan entitled "27-DIR-02" dated January 14, 2002.
Only the two Eucalyptus trees shall be removed. The Bay Laurel tree indicated in
the site plan shall not be removed. Replacement trees shall be two 24-inch box
Bradford Pears in the same general location as the removed trees. The exact location
of the trees shall be determined by the arborist before planting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January 2002, at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABST AIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Patnoe, Chen, Auerbach and Chairperson Corr
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
/ s/ Steve Piasecki
Steve Piasecki
Director of Community Development
/s/ Charles Corr
Charles Corr, Chairperson
Cupertino Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT B
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SERVICES. INCORPORATED
November 13, 2001
Mr. & Mrs. Liu
8079 Park Villa Circle
Cupertino, CA 95014
RE: Westmont Park Villas unit # 8079
Dear Mr & Mrs. Liu:
I am writing on behalf of the Board of Directors ofWestmont Park Villas Homeowners
Association regarding the removal of the large eucalyptus tree in your back yaird at 8079
Park Villa Circle. Not only does the Board approve the removal but also they:are
requiring you to do so because of the property damage the tree is causing to ~ fencing,
which is the Association's responsibility to maintain. If you have any questions or need
further assistance, please feel free to contact me at 408559-1977. Thank you for
complying with the Board's request.
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Association Manager
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November 12, 2001
Albert Lee
8079 Park Villa Circle
Cupertino, CA 95014
Assignment: Determine if'two Eucalyptus and one Bay tree should be
removed from the backyard of 8079 Park Villa Circle.
After meeting with Albert on site on Wednesday November 7,2001 we
discussed the possibility of removing the three trees from the back of the
property .
I feel that these trees are not suitable for their environment. All three of
these trees will grow too large for the space given. There is a limited root
zone, which may predispose them to failure. There is some damage that is
already occurring on the property from the trees. It is my recommendation
to remove these trees now before they become greater problem in the future.
If you have any questions please call me.
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