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10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
FAX (408) 777-3333
Communzty Development Department
CITY OF
CUPEI{fINO
September 8, 2008
Amy Cheng
P.O. Box 298
Oakland, Ca. 94604
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION LETTER - EXC-2008-14, TR-
2008-05
This letter confirms the decision of the Planning Commission, given at the
meeting of August 26,2008 approving a hillside exception for a new 3,304 square
foot residence on a slope greater than 30% and a tree removal request to remove
and replace 3 specimen size oak trees in conjunction with the hillside exception,
according to Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 6526 and 6527.
Please be aware that if this permit is not used within a two-year period, it shall
expire on August 26,2010.
Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within 14 calendar
days from the date of this letter. If this happens, you will be notified of a public
hearing, which will be scheduled before the City Council.
Sincerely,
G-e:-
Enclosure:
Resolution No. 6526, 6527
g:jplanning/post /zearing/actionletter EXC-2008-14, TR-2008-05
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TR-2008-05
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6527
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING A
TREE REMOVAL REQUEST TO REMOVE AND REPLACE 3 SPECIMEN SIZE OAK
TREES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PROPOSED HILLSIDE EXCEPTION (EXC-2008-14)
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
TR-2008-05
Amy Cheng
(no address no.) San Juan Road, APN 342-22-078
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application
for the removal and replacement of 3 trees in conjunction with a proposed hillside
exception (EXC-2008-14); and
WHEREAS, the 3 trees are specimen size coast live oaks with trunk diameters greater
than or equal to 10 inches, subject to Chapter 14.18 of the Municipal Code, pertaining to
Protected Trees; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the
Procedural Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning Commission has held
one or more public hearings on this matter; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the application for 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 TR-2008-05, as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of August 26, 2008 are incorporated by reference herein.
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROV AL ACTION
The applicant is approved to remove three trees on site and designated #1, #2,
and #4 in accordance with the applicant's tree survey/removal plan identified on
sheet A1 dated 10/29/07 in the approved plan set titled: " New Single Family
Residence/ APN: 342-22-78/San Juan Road/Cupertino, California" and a tree
Resolution No. 6527 TR-2008-05 August 26,2008
Page 2
survey prepared by Barrie D. Coate & Associates dated December 11, 2007,
except as may be amended by the conditions of this Resolution.
2. TREE REPLACEMENTS
Prior to building occupancy, the applicant shall plant and provide irrigation for
six 24" box coast live oaks downslope of the residence.
For any additional protected trees that are removed due to construction damage,
hazardous conditions or death, the applicant shall be required to replace these
trees in accordance with the Protected Trees Ordinance. Species and size of
replacement trees shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Department.
3. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER
EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute
written notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the
dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby further notified
that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications,
reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section
66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period
complying with all of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally
barred from later challenging such exactions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August 2008, at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Chairperson Miller, Kaneda, Rose, Brophy
COMMISSIONERS: Vice Chair Giefer
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
ATTEST: .
APPROVED:
/ s/Steve Piasecki
Steve Piasecki
Director of Community Development
/ s/Marty Miller
Marty Miller, Chair
Planning Commission
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1609 Noriega Street
San Francisco, California 94122
415681-6315 Fox 415 681-1011
APN: 342-22-78
San Juan Road
Cupertino, California
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