TR-2020-035 Action Letter (Hazardous) 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
September 2, 2020
Sathish Bopini
10784 W Estates Drive
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-Application TR-2020-035
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
September 1, 2020 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and
replacement of one (1)23-inch DBH Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak)located at 10784 W
Estates Drive.
Staff has made the finding that the protected tree pose a hazard to the safety of persons or
property.The tree is irreversibly diseased,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 proposed
replacement plan is consistent with the Protected Tree Ordinance since the applicant is
replacing the trees on site, and the number of replacements is consistent with the
ordinance. 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 Removal and Replacement Plan and
photographs prepared by the applicant.
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 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
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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,
James Murphy
Assistant Planner
(408) 777-1275
jamesm@cul2erting.org
Enclosure: Removal and replacement plan