TR-2011-76b OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE•CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
C U P E RT 1 N 4 (408) 777-3308• FAX (408) 777-3333•planning(a�cupertino.org
January 9,2012
Rancho Deep Cliff
C/O Saul Hoffman
22475 Rancho Deep Cliff Drive
Cupertino,CA 95014
SUBJECT: RETROACTIVE TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER- Application TR-2011-76:
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on January 9, 2012,
approving a retroactive tree removal permit to allow the removal of one (1) 22-inch diameter Canary
Island Pine at 22475 Rancho Deep Cliff Drive,with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROTECT
The approval is based on an aerial photo and arborist letter prepared by Bill's Tree Care&
Landscape,Inc. dated December 2,2011, except as may be amended by conditions in this
resolution.
2. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements.
Staff has made the findings necessary to grant the retroactive tree removal permit in accordance with
Section 14.18.120 of the Protected Trees Ordinance with respect to hazardous conditions created for
improvements.
Sincerely,
C.V tn�
Colin Jung
Planning Division
Community Development Department
408-777-3257,colinj@cupertino.or�
Bill's Tree Care & Landscape, Inc.
P.O. Box 24950
San Jose, CA 95154
408-448-3956/408-377-1174 FAX
billstreecare@sbcglobal.net
December 2, 2011
Rancho Deep Cliff
C/O Saul Hoffman
22475 Rancho Deep Cliff
Cupertino, CA 95014
Dear Mr. Hoffman,
Per the plans we looked over together this week, it appears as though AT&T will be
constructing electrical boxes under an existing Canary Island Pine tree behind your unit. These
electrical boxes will power the cell tower that will be constructed in a nearby location. The
plans don't show a direct impact with this tree, however, I feel that this tree should be removed
prior to construction. The issue is in regard to the high maintenance cost and damage
potential.
This variety of Pine trees is very messy and drops very large and heavy pine cones. 1"hese cones
have already caused damage to the rooftop tiles. The risk is that if the electrical boxes are
installed at the base of this tree, falling debris and pine cones will cause heightened
maintenance costs and expose the unit to continual damage. This damage could result in
repeated repair expenses.
This area of Cupertino can be an area of high wind speed that increases the risk of tree and limb
failures. The increased wind speed increases the potential for failure. If a branch, limb or
entire tree where to fail and land on the electrical boxes, the damage and danger to
surrounding properties could be significant.
My recommendation would be to remove this tree completely prior to the start of
construction. Removal of this tree will minimize the potential for damage to the units. It will
also create a safer environment and keep maintenance cost down.
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