TR-2017-05 (dead) Action Letter.pdf
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777--planning@cupertino.org
January 25, 2017
Greg Miller
Lewis Tree Service, Inc.
1500 Brommer Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Re: Application Complete Letter
22577 Royal Oak Way
Tree Removal Permit, File # TR-2017-05
Dear Greg Miller,
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER Application TR-2017-05
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given January 25, 2017,
approving a dead Tree Removal Permit to allow for the removal of one (1) dead 20.5-DBH Deodar
Cedar located at 22577 Royal Oak Way.
Staff has made the finding that the protected trees are dead (based on the definition provided in
14.18.020 of the poses a hazard to the safety of persons or property,
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 arborist report prepared by Greg Miller (WE-6323 A), dated December
20, 2016 and received on January 24, 2017 consisting of one page, and based on the provided
replacement plan and site photos.
2.TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replacement tree is one (1) 36-inch box Camphor tree. The replacement trees will be
located in accordance to 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
maintenance and care of the trees. The applicant shall also disclose the location and species of all
replacement and protected trees on site upon sale of the property.
NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
4.
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.
Sincerely,
Erick Serrano
Associate Planner
(408) 777-3205
ericks@cuperitno.org
Enclosed: Arborist report
Replacement Plan
Site Photos
CC:
William Fisher, President Westride Homeowner Association
22631 Queens Oak Court
Cupertino, CA 95014
Wolfe Properties LLC, Attn: Barbara Wells,