TR-2009-11bCITY OF
CUPERTINO
August 26, 2009
Raja Kommula
20905 Jollyman Lane
Cupertino, Ca. 95014
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
Telephone: (408) 777-3308
FAX: (408) 777-3333
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER -Application TR-2009-11:
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
August 26, 2009, approving a tree removal permit to remove one Siberian Elm tree
(protected under a previous development approval) at 20905 Jollyman Lane, with the
following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROTECT
The approval is based on the Arborist Report dated August 3, 2009, except as
may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. TREE REPLACEMENTS
The applicant shall be required to plant two (2) 24-inch box size Big Leaf Maple
trees (Acer macrophyllum) on the property in accordance with the City's
Protected Tree Ordinance. Any modifications to the approved tree replacements
must be approved by the Director of Community Development.
3. IN-LIEU TREE REPLACEMENT FEE
In the event a replacement tree cannot be planted on the property as determined
by the Director of Community Development, the applicant will be required to
pay an in-lieu tree replacement fee based upon the purchase and installation cost
of the replacement tree(s) in compliance with the City's Protected Trees
ordinance.
4. 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,
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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.
Staff has made the findings necessary to grant the tree removal permit in accordance
with Section 14.18.180 of the Protected Trees Ordinance. Please note, however, 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 Planning Commission and the trees cannot be removed until a
final decision on the appeal has been made. If no appeal is made within the appeal
period, the tree maybe removed after Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
Sincerely,
George Schroeder
City of Cupertino
(408) 777-7601
georges@cupertino.org
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I~st l?alle Arbor fists
Urban Tree Specialist
LS.A CERTIFIED ARBORIST WE-7505-A
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
August 3, 2009
Raja Kommula
20905 Jollyman Lane
Cupertino, CA 95014
Re: Tree evaluation of Siberian Elm
Property: 20905 Jollyman Lane
Cupertino, CA 95014
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for providing West Valley Arborists with the opportunity to review your property. At
the request of our client, Raja Kommula, a site visit was made to 20905 Jollyman Lane to
evaluate a large (29" diameter) Siberian Elm located in the front yard. As viewed, this tree is in
poor health. The foliage mass is sparse and the leaves are chlorotic. This species is known for a
very dense canopy/crown and only epicormic trunk growth is green, indicating deep stress and
decline response for this tree. Also, heavy topping has ruined the structure with only a few live
(mature suckers) emerging from old stub sites.
CONCLUSION:
It appears severe decline is due to impacts from recent construction and lawn installation, as
these root zone activities all too often result in the loss of the majority of feeding and absorbing
roots in top soil. For safety reasons the application for a removal permit is a reasonable option.
Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions. We look forward to serving you.
Sincerely,
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Simon J. Tunnicliffe, Owner Operator
ISA Certified Arborist WE-7505A
PO Box 162 • Campbell, CA 95009 •408-866-1148 • CSL#892956
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