TR-2014-36b OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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October 17, 2014
Commercial Tree Care
Attn: Kevin Allen
1066 Lily Ave
Sunnyvale, Ca. 94086
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—Application TR-2014-36
This letter confirxns the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on October 17,
2014, approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of a 2 protected trees in
a residential complex (Cupertino Countrywood), located near 11034 Holly Tree Lane and 11103
Firethorn Drive. The application is approved with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROLECT
This approval is based on arborist reports prepared by Kevin Allen (#WE-5190A), dated June 7,
2014, consisting of 3 pages, a tree removal and tree replacement site plan, which was revised and
resubmitted September 22, 2014 to include all required replacement trees, except as may be
amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. TREE REPLACEMENTS
The applicant is required to plant four (4) 24-inch box replacement trees 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 notified
that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and
other exaction, 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.
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 Planning Commission.
Sincerely,
Ellen Yau
Assistant Planner
(408) 777-1360
elleny@cupertino.org
Enclosure: Arborist Report,removal and replacement plan
CC:Community Management Services,Atin:Bob Soares,1935 Dry Creek Rd#203,Campbell CA 95008
Commercial Tree Care
A Rhino Enterprises Company
2025 Stone Ave SanJose, CA.95125
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Arbor Letter
June 7, 2014
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c/o Bob Soares 'lJL 0 2 2014
Community Management Services
1935 Dry Creek Road, Suite #203 I;Y
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Re: HOA Tree Removals @ 11103 Firethorn Drive & 11034 Holly Tree Lane, Cupertino, �����`�
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Observations:
"A" —Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia (1) "Diseased" at 11103 Firethorn Drive
The Chinese Elm that is 55 feet tall x 50 feet wide x 77 inch Circumference tree is in
decline due to poor growing conditions & disease. This elm is past its prime and is
growing in a small 3 foot x 5 foot planter. It is essentially root bound and can not grow
any longer. Due to the trees age and poor growing environment, the tree annually is
attacked by leaf& bark fungal disease called Anthracnose. The canopy defoliates every
spring & summer approx. 80 °Io due to this disease. Overtime the tree has been starved of
its ability to produce sugars to prolong its life and fight off disease. Spraying to reduce
disease infection has not proven effective. In its weakened state the tree has become a
liability for the homeowner & neighboring residences. At some point the tree will fail
and shed a large limb over the driveways due to it� declin�.
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"B" Golden Rain Tree Koelreuteria paniculata (1) "Diseased" at 11034 Holly Tree Lane
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growing in a small 8 foot x 10 foot planter. It is essentially root bound and can not grow
any longer. The base of trunk shows heart rot that has entered into the basal flair most
likely due to poor growing space & constant lawn watering. The canopy partially leafs
out every spring but by summer the tree quickly looses 40°Io of the upper canopy foliage.
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Page 3 —Cupertino Countrywood HOA
Recommendations:
Due to poor health, age & the high likelihood of limb failure near cars it is recommended
to remove these 2 trees.
It is also recommended to replace the 2 trees with Chanticleer Pear in keeping with the
street tree theme throughout the complex
Please feel free to contact me with any further questions or concerns.
Kevin Allen
I.S.A. Certified Arborisf#WE-5190A
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