DIR-2000-08b] 0300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(40~) 777-3308
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Comrraunity Clevelo~pment L7epartmcnt
January 9, 2001
Minshiang Vdan~
10300 Thar Lap Drive
Cupertino, GA 95014
S~LIBJECT. PL~1:l~NING CQI'v1MISSION ACTIQN LETTER. - 08~D1r-00
This letter confirms the decision of the Planninb Comrtlission, liven at tl7e nleetin~; of
January 8, 2001, approvinb the removal of an oak tree on a single family residential gat,
according to the enclosed copy of Plannit~l Commission resolution N'o. G07~.
Please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within 14 calendar days of the
decision. Lf this occurs, you will be notified of a public hearing, which will be scheduled
before the City Council.
Sincerely,
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Peter Gilli
Associate Planner
Enclosure
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08-DIR-00
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION 6073
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING A
REQUEST TO REMOVE ONE OAK TREE FROM A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY.
SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.
Applicant:
Location:
08-DIR-00
Mingshiang Wang
10300 Phar Lap Dr
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application to
removal one 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 said application; and
has satisfied the following requirements:
1) The tree, due to its unusual orientation, can cause significant damage to the residence and is a
threat to the health, safety and welfare of the applicant.
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 08-DIR-00, as set forth
in the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of January 8, 2001, are incorporated by
reference herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval for the removal of one 62-inch circumference oak tree from the northerly side yard
of the property is permitted.
Resolution 6073 08-DIR-00 January 8, 2001
Page 2
2. REPLACEMENT TREE
The applicant shall plant one 24-inch box oak tree in the front yard of the subject site.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of January 2001, at a Regular Meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
Corr, Doyle, Kwok, Stevens and Chairperson Harris
Steve Piasecki
Director of Community Development
APPROVED:
Andrea Harris, Chairperson
Cupertino Planning Commission
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- Circumference of trunk measured 3' from grade : 62 inches
- 1?urpase of proposed removal :Will lose xx~y hams insurance because almost the whole
tree grows over my :roof with only about 3 feet 4f clearance. There is no ether big stem to
laalance the weight of the tree. The tree will fall down eventually. Now it's very dangerous
during a storm.
- Re-planting program : My house is currently surrrd° 1`'~"~l"o~~k~"Fee"s T'ht's why.'
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- Arbarist report as attached.