TR-2015-13b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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10300 TORRE AVENUE•CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
C U P E RT 1 N O (408)777-3308• FAX(408)777-3333•planning�cupertino.orq
May 11,2015
Cheng Wang
10292 S Tantau Ave
Cupertino, Ca. 95014
SUBJECT:TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—Application TR-2015-13
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on March 11, 2015,
approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of a 32" Deodar Cedar tree
located in the front yard of a single family residence,located at 10292 S Tantau Avenue.
Staff has made the finding that the protected trees are a detriment to the subject property and cannot be
adequately supported according to good urban forestry practices due to overplanting or overcrowding
of trees on the subject property. The proposed replacement plan is consistent with the Protected Tree
Ordinance since the applicant is replacing the trees on site, and the number of replacements is
consistent with the ordinance. The finding is necessary to grant the tree removal permit in accordance
with section 14.18.180 (A) (3).
The application is approved with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROJECT
This approval is based on the arborist report prepared by Jhonatan Corado (#WE-9900A), dated
March 17, 2015, consisting of four pages; and a tree removal and replacement site plan, 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, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Govemment 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.
Please note that an appeal of this decision may be made within 14 calendar days from the date of
this letter. Do NOT REMOVE THE TREE until the end of the appeal period. If an appeal is
filed, you will be notified of a public hearing, which will be scheduled before the Planning
Commission.
Sincerely,
Gian Martire
Assistant Planner
(408) 777-3319
gianm@cupertino.org
Enclosure: Arborist report,removal and replacement plan
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Dear Mr. Wang,
As requested on March 11 2015, I visited the above site to inspect and comment on a Deodar Cedar
Tree (Cedrus deodara)at front of the house and your concern for the future health and safety of this
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Overview: The Deodar Cedar Tree is a mature tree with 70'tall and measured for diameter at 32"
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Tree Removai Plan: Description of the Deodar Cedar Tree should be removed for hazardous issues
• Poor condition
• Leaning over to neighbor's property
• Tree growing over the power lines
• Overweight limbs braking over to the ground where the children play at free time
• Roots growing over surface
Recommendations:The information included in this report is believed to be true and based on sound
Arboricultural principles and practices.
• Remove the Tree and stump to prevent future damages to home owner and neighbor's property
• After the removal; plant a new tree 15 gal or 24" box tree depends of the City of Cupertino
requirements
• Hire a professional tree trimming company that employs Certified Arborist&Contractor Estate
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Thank you for calling on my services with your questions regarding your Deodar Cedar Tree at your
property. If you have any questions concerning this report or if I can be further service to you, please
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Disclaimer all the recommendations in this report are based on sound and accepted Horticultural prectices,the author cannot be held
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