TR-2014-51b OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE•CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
C U P E RT i N O (408) 777-3308• FAX(408)777-3333•planning�a�cupertino.org
October 3, 2014
Sam Oakley
Arborwell
2337 American Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: DEAD TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—Application TR-2014-51
This letter confums the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on October 3, 2014,
approving a Dead Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of a dead European White Birch tree
measuring twenty three (23) inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) on a residential parcel located at
10161 Bubb Road. The application is approved with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROJECT
The approval is based on the arborist report prepared by a Certified Arborist (Sam Oakley #WE-
9474A), dated September 11, 2014, consisting of five pages including site photographs and a removal
and replacement plan.
2. TREE REPLACEMENTS
The applicant is required to plant one (1) twenty-four (24) inch box Maidenhair tree in accordance
with the Protected Tree Ordinance and approved tree replacement plan. Modifications to the tree
species and location may be made to the approved replacement plan pending staff approval the
replacement trees shall be planted within 30 days of the effective approval date of this tree removal
permit.
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.
Staff has made the findings necessary to grant the tree removal permit in accordance with Section
14.18.120 of the Protected Trees Ordinance.
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Re: Dead Tree Removal at 10161 Bubb Road, Cupertino, CA
To whom it may concern,
This letter intends to address one (1) Betula pendula (European white birch) located on the
building-side planting area between the building and parking lot on the 10161 Bubb Road
property in Cupertino, California. Please see Exhibit l.l for the relative location of the
subject tree indicated as a red dot, and for the location of the replacement tree. The tree was
determined to be dead on June 23, 2014. The tree is scheduled for removal on September
13, 2014.
Metrics for the removed pine is found in the following table:
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Euro ean white birch Betula endula 7.5" 23.5° 30' 15'
The tree was determined to be dead (see Exhibit 1.2) due to its extensive loss of foliage,
severely desiccated foliage, and lack of any green growth. A test for live cambium tissue
had negative results. White birch are evergreen trees and should have a weeping, full crown
throughout the year. The other birch on the property are green and healthy with vigorous
growth.
New concrete is located approximately 2 feet from the subject tree where ADA ramps have
been installed(see Exhibit 1.3). The tree likely had a larger growing space at one time, and
major roots had been cut while the ADA ramp was installed. Important soil respiration has
likely been reduced with the trees inability to uptake nutrients and water. Lack of water and
nutrient uptake is exacerbated by the heat-island effect caused by the reflected heat from the
surrounding hardscape surfaces, scorching any stressed, live tissue.
Removal of a dead tree does not require a tree removal permit prior to its removal pursuant
to Section 14.18.140 Paragraph B of the City of Cupertino's Municipal Code; however, a
subsequent application must be filed within five(5)working days, included with this letter.
The tree will require replacement, selected to ensure optimal structure, health, and no
girdling roots. The proposed replacement is one(1) 36-inch box Ginkgo biloba(maidenhair
tree). The selected tree will then be trained from an early age as needed to optimize
branching structure, extending the aesthetically and structurally sound lifespan of the tree.
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Please review this information and contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the
information provided in this letter.
Sincerely,
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Certified Arborist, WE-9474A
RCA#556
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Exhibit 1.1—Site Map:
The location of the dead birch on the 10161 Bubb Road property,shown with a red dot(top image). The replacement
24-inch box Maidenhair Tree is shown with a green dot(bottom image)at the same growing location.
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Exhibit 1.3-Supporting Image:
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newly installed concrete and ADA ramp. It appears the tree suffered from root loss from the new concrete
construction/excavation.
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