TR-2020-041 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
October 21, 2020
Mark Caban
38331 Glenview Drive
Fremont, CA 94536
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-Application TR-2020-041
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
October 21, 2020 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of
one (1) 18-inch Oak tree located at 19133 Cozette Lane. Based on the information submitted
with the application,staff has made the finding that the location of the mature specimen tree
with single trunk between 12-inches DBH and 24-inches DBH in the R1 zone will be replaced
by planting replacement trees. 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:
1. APPROVED PROJECT
This approval for tree removal is based on the site plan and justification statement
prepared by the applicant consisting of two (2) pages.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The proposed replacement trees are two(2)24-inch Oak trees 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(Wednesday,November 4,2020 at 5:00 PM).Do NOT
REMOVE THE TREES)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.
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Erika Poveda
Associate Planner
(408) 777-3257
erikap@cupertino.org
Enclosure: Site Plan and Justification Statement
CC: Chang Kim, 19133 Cozette Lane, Cupertino,CA 95014