TR-2016-39 (Dead) Actionletter.pdf
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777--planning@cupertino.org
September 29, 2016
Cupertino Stonebridge HOA
Attn: Vern Dale
22971 Stonebridge Street
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER Application TR-2016-39
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on September 29,
2016 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of nine dead approved
development trees, located at various locations at the Stonebridge development.
Staff has made the finding that the protected trees are dead based on the definition provided in
14.18.020 of
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).
The application is approved with the following conditions:
APPROVED PROJECT
1.
This approval is based on the plan set dated September 6 and 27, 2016, consisting of nine pages
including a tree removal and replacement site plan, photos and homeowners association approval,
except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2.TREE REPLACEMENT
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The required replacement trees are five (5) 24-inch box (River birch), six (6)
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(Coast Redwood), and three (3) (Crape Myrtle) as indicated on the
replacement plan. 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 tree has been planted within 30 days of tree removal.
PROTECTED TREES
3.
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