TR-2020-031 Action Letter 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 4, 2020
Sam Oakley
Arborwell
2337 American Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
SUBJECT:TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-Application TR-2020-031
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
September 4, 2020 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement
of four (4) development tree Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Red Ironbark) located at 20650 Valley
Green Dr. Based on the information submitted with the application, including the arborist
report prepared by an ISA certified arborist,staff has made the finding that the location of the
tree restricts the economic enjoyment of the property by severely limiting the use of property
in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and situated property,
and the applicant has demonstrated to that there is no reasonable alternatives to preserve the
tree. The finding is necessary to grant the tree removal permit in accordance with Cupertino
Municipal Code (CMC) Section 14.18.180 (A)(2).
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 Board Certified Master Arborist, WE-9474B) consisting of five (5) pages with a tree
removal and replacement plan.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The proposed replacements are four (4)36-inch Quercus lobata (Valley Oak)to be planted
on the subject property within 30 days of tree removal. 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
protected 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.
Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within fourteen (14) calendar
days from the date of this letter(September 18,2020 at 5:00 PM). 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,
Lauren Ninkovich
Assistant Planner
(408) 777-3214
laurenn@cul2ertino.org
Enclosure: Arborist report with removal and replacement plan