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TR-2015-44b DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY HALL 10300 TORP.E AVENUE • CUPERTTNO,CA 95014-3255 C U P E RT 11'�I O (408)777-3308 • FAX(408)777-3333 •plannin 7c���cupertinc�.or� September 29, 2015 Valley Crest Tree Care Services Attn:Jeff Hillman 825 Mabury Road San Jose, CA 95133 SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—Application TR-2015-44 This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on September 29 2015 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of a dead 24.3" diameter Pine tree (Pinus canariensus)located in a Planned Development Zone, located at 10317 Mary Avenue. Staff has made the finding that the protected tree is dead and cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation or modification. 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) (1) and (3). The application is approved with the following conditions: 1. APPROVED PROTECT This approval is based on the arborist report prepared by Jeff Hillman(#WE-10086A), dated July 30, 2015, consisting of three pages and a tree removal and replacement site plan, except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution. 2. TREE REPLACEMENT The required replacement trees include two 24" box Lagerstroemia indica. The applicant shall provide the Department of Community Development adequate documentation, including but not limited to photographs, receipts or invoices, to verify that the replacement trees have been planted within 30 days of replanting. 3. PROTECTED TREES The applicant understands that replacement trees are protected trees and may not be removed without a Tree Removal Permit and that they shall be responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance and care of the trees. The applicant shall also disclose the location and species of all replacements trees on site upon sale of the property. 4. NOTICE OF FEES DEDICATIONS RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS T'he conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. I'ursuant 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. Sincere y, � Ellen Yau Assistant Planner (408) 777-1360 elleny@cupertino.org CC: Casa De Anza HOA, Community Managemenrt Services,Attn:Mike Brasil, 1935 Dry Creek Rd#203, Campbell,CA 95008 `�� �� 825 Mabury Road San Jose,CA 95133 Tel: 408.453.5904 �a��������t Fax:408.437.1817 Tr e e C a r e S e r v i c e s www.valleycrest.com Date: 7/30/15 Location: 10329 Mary Ave RE�����-r'� Cupertino, CA A U G 2 5 2 015 � � Regarding: Removal of a dead Pine tree. BY: I ._., Certified Arborist: Jeff Hillman Certified Arborist Number: WE-10086A I am requesting the approval for the removal of one dead Pine tree. Species Location DBH (in) Height Spread 10329 Mary Pinus canariensus Ave 24.3 in 50 ft 35 ft Justification This Canary Island Pine has perished from a combination of drought stress and insect infestation. The tree was targeted by bark beetles because of its weakened state from lack of water. 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BY: � All tree work performed by Valley Crest Tree Care Services is executed in accordance with the"Practical Specifications for Contract Tree Managemenf"which encompasses the American National Standard of Pruning A-300. Valley Crest Tree Care conducts all working procedures in a safe and orderly manner as established by OSHA and AIVS/Z-133.1. Sincerely, Jeff Hillman ValleyCrest Tree Care, San Jose Certified Arborist 10329 Mary Ave Tree Removal And Replacement Site Map 7/30/15 ,.. _ ,� � ., , � �,� a ,�s � . � � , � _ , g• . �� _: � � �� . ��, .� � �,�,, ., � , _ �,a- ���: � •� h�;. . � ��� � � .� � " � � �� ' � � ` � � . ,�, a�- „�`� � i,�,,e '- , �� � � �y� � � . �4 r,.� � '�� { �� �� � ' � � � �'�`" � � .,,•` �,,+R„ �.�• �� �, - : �a �� $5� +'� ,� .... - � .. � � -� �"� � � � �- � �. , � , . , �1 �_ :. �-, r - , .. , /f4 �� . n a . _ �f � ; . 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