TR-2017-21 (dead) Action Letter.pdf DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO,CA 95014-3255
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May 22, 2017
Arborwell
Attn: Samuel Oakley
2337 American Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
Re: Application Complete Letter
10880 Northpoint Way
Tree Removal Permit,File # TR-2017-21
Dear Greg Miller,
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—Application TR-2017-21
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given May 22, 2017,
approving a dead Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of sixteen(16) dead protected
development trees of varying species and size located at 10880 Northpoint Way.
Staff has made the finding that the protected trees are dead(based on the definition provided in 14.18.020
of the City's Protected Tree Ordinance), 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:
1. APPROVED PRO,TECT
This approval is based on the arborist report prepared by Sam Oakley(WE-9474A),dated December
1, 2016 and received on May 22,2017 consisting of one page, and based on the provided replacement
plan and site photos.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replacement trees are thirty-two (32) 24-inch box Oak trees. 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.
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. 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,
Erick Serrano
Associate Planner
(408) 777-3205
ericksC cu�eritno.org
Enclosed: Arborist report with Replacement Plan and Site Photos
CC:
Northpoint HOA
10880 Northpoint Way
Cupertino, CA 95014