TR-2017-24 Signed Action Letter.pdf DEPARTMENT OF COn4D4UNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CL'PERTINO, CA 95014-3255
C U P E RT I N O (40S)777-3308 • FAX(40S)777-3333 • plannin�C�'a�pertino.org
August 15, 2017
Snehaslush and Mithu Sarkar
10�10 Madera Drive
Cupertu�o, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—Application TR-2017-24
Tl�is letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given August 15, 2017,
approvulg a Tree Removal Permit to allo��� for the removal of a Deodar Cedar tree (Cedrus deodara) wifll
a diameter more than 36" and replacement�vith a 36-inch box Valley Oak tree (Qi�erc��s lobntn).
Staff has made the fuzding that the protected tree is irreversibly diseased,is in danger of falling,can cause
potential damage to existing or proposed essential structures, or interferes �vith private on-site utility
services and cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation or modification of the
structure or utffity services. The proposed replaceinent plan is consistent ��ith the Protected Tree
Ord'viance since the applicant is replacnlg the trees on site, and the number of replacements is consistent
�vith fl1e ordinance. The finding is necessary to grant the tree removal permit u1 accordaiue ���ith section
14.18.180 (A) (1).
The application is approved with the follo�vnlg conditions:
1. APPROVED PROJECT
This approval is based on the certified arborist report prepared by Jhonatan Corado for JC Tree Care
& Landscape, dated July 27, 2017, consistu�g of five (5) pages, and a replacement site plan consistnlg
of three (3) pages, except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replacement trees is one 36-nlch box Valley Oak (Quercus IoUntn) ri�ee. The replacement
tree w�ill be located 'u2 accord�uue to the rep]acement plan. The applicant shall provide flze
Deparhnent of Community Development adequate documentation, ulclud'uzg, but not limited 40,
photographs,receipts or invoices, to verify that the replacement tree has been planted w�ithu130 da}�s
of tree removal.
3. PROTECTED TREES
The applicant understands that replacement trees are protected trees u�d may not be removed
�vithout a Tree Removal Permit and that they shall be responsible for ensuring flie proper
mauztenu2ce 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 propert}'�
4. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIOI�iS
The conditions of Project Approval set forth hereul may inc]ude certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code Section
66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute�vritten notice of a statement of flze amount of such fees, and
a description of the dedications, reservations, and ofller exactions. You are hereby notified that the
90-day approval period 'u1 �vhich 5�ou inay protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and other
exaction,pursuant to Goveminent Code Secfion 66020(a),has begun.If you fail to file a protest���ithn�
this 90-day period complying�vith all of the requirements of Section 66020,you���ill be legally barred
from later challenguig such exactions.
Suicerely,
Ellen Yau
Assistant Plaiuzer
(408) 777-1360
ellenvC�cuperihlo.org
Enclosed: Site and Replacement Plan