TR-2020-030 Action Letter (dead) CITY OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3308 • FAX: (408) 777-3333
CUPERTINO CUPERTINO.ORG
July 16, 2020
Samuel Oakley
Arborwell
2337 American Ave,
Hayward, CA 94545
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER - Application TR-2020-
030
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development,
given on July 16, 2020 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and
replacement of one (1) 14-inch DBH Pyrus calleryana (ornamental pear) located at
19333 Vallco Parkway.
Staff has 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 PROJECT
This approval for tree removal is based on the arborist report prepared by
Samuel Oakley (ISA-Certified Master Arborist WE-9474-B), consisting of three
pages, including a tree removal plan, and a replacement plan.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replacement trees are two (2) 24-inch box trees or one (1) 36-inch
box tree to be planted on the subject property within 30 days of tree removal.
The applicant has indicated that one(1)36-inch box Quercus spp. will be planted
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on the property, as specified on the tree 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 trees have been planted.
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.
Sincerely,
Lauren Ninkovich
Assistant Planner
(408) 777-3214
laurenn@cul2ertino.org
Enclosure: Arborist report; Removal and replacement plan