TR-2018-23Actionletter
August 7, 2018
Raja Ramakrishnan
22734 Majestic Oak Way
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER – Application TR-2018-23
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on August 7, 2018,
approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of a 28-inch Stone Pine
development tree in a Planned Development Zone, located at 22734 Majestic Oak Way.
Staff has made the finding that the protected trees are a detriment to the subject property and cannot be
adequately supported according to good urban forestry practices due to the overplanting or overcrowding
of trees on the subject property. This finding is necessary to grant the Tree Removal Permit in accordance
with Section 14.18.180 (A) (3) of the Protected Tree Ordinance.
The application to remove the trees 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 site plan. Approval is granted for the removal of one (1) tree indicated for removal on the
property. Approval has not been granted for the removal of any other Protected Trees.
2. TREE REPLACEMENTS
The required replacement tree is one (1) 36-inch box or two (2) 24-inch box trees. The tree(s) 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 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.
2. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333 • planning@cupertino.org
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 (by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018). Do NOT REMOVE THE TREES 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 Martire
Associate Planner
City of Cupertino