TR-2020-004 Action Letter (dead)CITY OF
CUPERTINO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE - CUPERTINO, CA 9501 4-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3308 - FAX: (408) 777-3333
CUPERTINO.ORG
February 14, 2020
Bill 01dfield
Community Management Services, h'ic.
1935 Dry Creek Rd, Suite 203
Campbell, CA 95008
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER - Application TR-2020-004
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
February 6, 2020 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of two dead
development trees, one (1) 27-inch DBH Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) and one (1) 18-
inch DBH Citmamomum camphora (Camphor) located at 22656 and 22577 Royal Oak Way
(APN 342-32-132 and 342-32-013).
Staffhas made the finding that the protected tree is dead (based on the definition provided
in Section 14.18.020 of the City's Protected Tree Ordinance), and that the tree is
irreversibly diseased, in in danger of falling, can cause potential damage to existing or
proposed essential structures, or interfere with private on-site utility services and cannot
be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation. The finding is necessary to grant
the tree removal permit in accordance with Cupertino Municipal Code (CMC) Section
14.18.180 (A)(1).
The application is approved with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval is based on the application prepared by Greg Miller (ISA Certified
Arborist #WE6323A), consisting of eleven (11) pages including a removal and a
replacement site plan, except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replacement trees are two (2) 36-inch box trees to be planted on the
subject property within 30 days of tree removal. The applicant has indicated that they
will plant one (1) 36-inch box Redwood tree and one (1) 36-inch box Camphor tree as
specified on the tree replacement plan. The applicant shall provide the Department of
Community Development adequate documentation, including but not limited to
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photographs, receipts or invoices, to verify that the replacement trees have been
planted.
3. PROTECTED TREES
The applicantunderstands that replacement trees may not be removed without a Tree
Removal Permit and that they shall be responsible for ensuring the proper
maintenance and care of the tree. The applicant shan also disclose the location and
species of all replacements trees on site upon sale of the property.
4. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERV ATIONS 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 an 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. Do NOT REMOVE THE TREE(S) 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,
Lauren Ninkovich
Assistant Planner
(408)-777-3214
laurenn@cuperhno.org