TR-2017-44 (dead) Action Letter.pdf
December 5, 2017
Arborwell
Attn: Sam Oakley
2337 American Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
Dear Sam Oakley,
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER – Application TR-2017-36
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given December, 2017,
approving a dead Tree Removal Permit to allow for the removal of two (2) Fraxinus uhdei (Evergreen
Ash) protected development trees, and the replacements with two (2) 36-inch box Coast Live Oak tree
located at 18920 Forge Drive.
Staff has made the finding that the protected tree is 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 PROJECT
The approval is based on the justification statement with the existing and replacement plan, except
as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replacement tree is two (2) 36-inch box Coast Live Oak. The replacement tree 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
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333 • planning@cupertino.org
The applicant understands that replacement tree is protected and may not be removed without a Tree
Removal Permit and that they or property management 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 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
elleny@cupertino.org
Enclosed: Arborist Report with replacement plan