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10191 Santa Clara  Arborist Report_10.23.18.pdfOctober 23rd, 2018 Mr. Kevin Twinley Twinley Home Solutions 259 Twinlake Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Re: Tree Removal Assessment 10191 Santa Clara Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014 Dear Mr. Twinley, IAN GEDDES AND ASSOCIATES ARBORICULTURAL CONSULTING P.O. Box 2962, Saratoga, California 95070 (408) 379-8011 • (888) DR TREES Fax (408) 374-8262 www.drtrees.com Our Project Code: 18-18667 This letter is to document my findings regarding a tree at your project at 10191 Santa Clara Avenue. I was asked to assess a mature Monterey cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa) standing in the northeast (front right) corner of the property, adjacent to the sidewalk. The tree was not a species protected under Cupertino City code defining "Specimen" trees. I also verified that the tree was on private property and was not in the public right of way. A photo of the tree was included at the end of this report. Details for the trees are as follows: # Common Genus species DBH Height Spread Condition Suitability Name (inches) (feet) (feet) Rating 1 Monterey Hesperocyparis 31 50 35 POOR LOW cypress macrocarpa The tree was in poor condition mostly because the main trunk had snapped at some point in the past. There was also evidence of branch failure throughout the remaining canopy. No cultural remedies would be effective in restoring the tree to a better condition. Furthermore, the location, under the high voltage powerlines was not appropriate. In addition, the tree was a short-lived species when planted in -land and subject to pest and disease. In my professional opinion, the tree should be removed for public health and safety. If the parties involved have any questions, feel free to contact me. Yours sincerely, O Bo Firestone ISA Certified Arborist WE -#8525A ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists A \CA AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONSULTING ARBORISTS 10191 Santa Clara Ave. 10/23/18 page 2 of 2 0 IAN GEDDES AND ASSOCIATES.