TR-2020-013 Action LetterCITY OF
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CUPERTINO
April 7, 2020
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3308 • FAX: (408) 777-3333
CUPERTINO.ORG
Tracy Hsu
22330 Santa Paula Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER - Application TR-2020-013
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
April 7, 2020 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of one 16-inch DBH
Oak (Quercus spp.) located at 22160 Wallace Drive, and replacement with two 24-inch box
Oaks (Quercus spp.).
Staff has made the finding that the mature specimen trees with single trunk between
twelve inches DBH and twenty-four inches DBH, or multi -trunk between twenty-four
inches DBH and forty-eight inches DBH in R1, Al, A, RHS, and R2 zones will be
replaced by planting a replacement tree and/or by contribution to the City's Tree Fund.
The finding is necessary to grant the tree removal permit in accordance with Cupertino
Municipal Code (CMC) Section 14.18.180 (A) (4).
The application is approved with the following conditions:
APPROVED PROTECT
This approval for tree removal is based on a justification statement, tree removal and
replacement plan prepared by the applicant, consisting of 6 pages, including photos.
Approval has not been granted for the removal of any other Protected Trees.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replacement tree is two 24-inch box trees to be planted on the subject
property within 30 days of tree removal. The applicant indicated that two new 24-inch
box Oaks (Quercus spp.) as the replacement planting. 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.
22160 Wallace Drive
TR-2020-013
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3. PROTECTED TREES
The applicant understands 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 shall also disclose the location and
species of all replacement 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.
Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within fourteen (14)
calendar days from the date of this letter (April 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM). Please find a copy
of the appeal form attached for your convenience and to ensure your health and safety
during the COVID pandemic (also available online at:
www.cupertino.orgZplanningforms.) The completed appeal form and filing fee must be
received by the deadline to appeal and may be submitted in one of the following ways:
1. Preferred: Email the completed form to cityclerk@cupertino.org and call (408)
777-3223 between 7:30AM - 5:30PM (M-Th) and 7:30AM - 4:30PM (F) to arrange
for payment by credit card.
2. Other options:
a. Mail the completed form and a check in the amount of $277 to Attn: City
Clerk, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Avenue, CA 95014.
b. Obtain an appointment to file the appeal by contacting the City Clerk by
email or phone (see contact information above).
Please contact the City Clerk's office for additional guidance and instructions on how to
file. 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 date, which will be scheduled before the
Planning Commission.
Sincerely,
22160 Wallace Drive
TR-2020-013
Ellen Yau
Associate Planner
(408) 777-1360
elleny@cupertino.org
Enclosure: Removal and replacement plan
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