TR-2017-08 (Action Letter).docx DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO,CA 95014-3255
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January 23, 2017
Punit Jain
1195 Yorkshire Court
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-Application TR-2017-08
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on January 23, 2017
approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of a hazardous 20" Coast Live Oak (Tree #6 on
Site Plan) located at 1195 Yorkshire Court.
Staff has made the finding that the protected tree is irreversibly diseased, in danger of falling, and
can cause potential damage to existing or proposed essential structures. The proposed replacement
plan is consistent with the Protected Tree Ordinance since the applicant is replacing the tree on site,
and the number of replacement is consistent with the ordinance.These findings are necessary to grant
the tree removal permit in accordance with section 14.18.180 (A) (1).
The application is approved with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval is based on the removal and replacement plan and site photos as provided by the
property owner Punit Jain except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replacement tree is one (1) 36-inch box or two (2) 24-inch box trees. The applicant has
indicated that they will plant one (1) 36-inch box Pern Pine (podocarpus gracilior) as indicated on the
removal 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.
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
replacement and protected trees on site upon sale of the property.
4. PRIVACY PROTECTION COVENANT
The property owner shall rerecord a privacy protection covenant to include the newly planted Fem
Pine and remove the hazardous Coast Live Oak as required privacy plantings. The Fem Pine is
expected to grow up to 50 feet therefore it is an appropriate selection for purposes of privacy
protection.
5. 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.
Sincerely,
Haleigh King
Assistant Planner
(408) 777-3313
haleighk@cupertino.org