TR-2017-20 Actionletter OTC.docx
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333 • planning@cupertino.org
April 27, 2017
Collazo Robert J and Ju Marie
10407 Avenida Lane
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER – Application TR-2017-20
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on April 27, 2017,
approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of one Coast Live Oak located at 10407 Avenida
Lane measuring 16-inches in DBH. The tree will be replaced by two 24-inch box trees.
Staff has made the finding that the protected tree, with single trunk between twelve inches DBH and
twenty-four inches DBH, that are the subject of this tree removal permit, will be replaced by planting
replacement trees and/or by contribution to the city’s tree fund. This finding is necessary to grant the tree
removal permit in accordance with Section 14.18.180 (A)(4) of the Protected Trees Ordinance.
The application is approved with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROJECT
This approval for tree removal is based on information provided by the applicant on the application
form and the arborist report. Approval is granted for the removal of one tree indicated for removal
on the property. Approval has not been granted for the removal of any other Protected Trees.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replacement trees are two 24-inch box trees to be planted on the subject property within
30 days of tree removal. 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.
3. PROTECTED TREES
The applicant understands that replacement trees may not be removed without a Tree Removal
Permit and that they shall be responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance and care of the tree.
The applicant shall also disclose the location and species of all replacement trees on site upon sale of
the property.
4. 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.
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(S) 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 Paolo Martire
Associate Planner
(408) 777-3319
gianm@cupertino.org