TR-2017-27 (Hazardous) Action Letter.pdf DEPARTMENT OP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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July 19, 2017
Qingyu Li
10554 Santa Lucia Road
Cupertino
SUBJECT:TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-Application TR-2017-27
This letter confirms d1e decision of the Director of Coinxntulity Development, given July 18, 2017,
approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow for the removal of a hazardous Oak tree (Quercus sppJ with
a dia�neter more fllan 36"and replacement with a 36-inch box Oak tree (Quercus sppJ.
Staff has made the finding that the protected trees are hazardous),poses a hazard to fl1e safety of persons
or property, and cannot be controlled ar remedied through reasonable relocation or inodification. The
proposed replacement plan is consistent with fl1e Protected Tree Ord'u2ance suzce fl1e ayylicant is
replacing fhe irees on site,and-fhe nuinber of replacements is consistent wif11 Ehe ordinance.The fuidutg
is necessary to grant dle free removal permit in accordaiue with section 14.18.180 (A) (1).
The application is approved wifll the followulg conditions:
1. APPROVED PROJECT
The approval is based on the justification stateinent with existing and replacement site plan and
photos prepared by Qingyu Li, consisting of a total of ten(10) pages, except as may be ainended Uy
conditions u1 fllis resolution.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replaceinent trees is one 36-ulch box Oak (Quercus spp.) hee. The replacement iree will
be located 'u1 accordance to the replacement plan. The applicant shall provide the Deparhnent of
Coirununity Development adequate documentation, includ'u1g, but not lunited to, photographs,
receipts or ulvoices, to verify that the replacement trees have been planEed within 30 days of Eree
removal.
3. PROTECTED TREES
The applicant iulderstands fllat replacement trees are protected hees and inay not be removed
without a Tree Removal Permit and fllat flley shall be responsible for ensurulg fl1e yroper
maultenaiue and care of the trees. The applicant shall also disclose the location and species of all
replaceinent and protected trees on site upon sale of the�ro�erty.
4. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS,RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The conditions of Project Approval set forth hereul may include certauz fees, dedication
requiremenEs,reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Govemment Code Section
66020(d)(1),fltese Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of fl1e 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, aild odter
exaction,pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a),has begun.If you fail to file a protest within
this 90-day period complyulg wifll all of the requirements of Section 66020,you will Ue legally barred
from later challenging such exactions.
Sincerely,
EI1en Yau
Assistant Planner
(408) 777-1360
elleny@cuperitrlo.org
Enclosed: Site and Re�lacement Plan