TR-2020-039 Action LetterCITY OF
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CUPERTINO
December 16, 2020
Kevin Allen
Commercial Tree Care
1066 Lily Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3308 • FAX: (408) 777-3333
CUPERTINO.ORG
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER - Application TR-2020-039
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
December 16, 2020 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement
of one Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) tree located at the Villages at Cupertino apartment
complex located at 20990 Valley Green Drive. Based on the information submitted with the
application, staff has made the finding that the tree is showing signs of damage to existing
property and structures, and cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation
or modification of the structure or utility services. 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 Kevin Allen
(ISA Board Certified Arborist, WE-5190A) consisting of eight pages, and a tree removal
and replacement plan.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The proposed replacements are one 24-inch Saratoga Laurel (Laurus 'saratoga) and one 24-
inch Strawberry Madrone (Arbutus unedo) 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 (January 4, 2021 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,
Jeffrey Tsumura
Associate Planner
(408) 777-1356
jeffreyraWcupertino.org
Enclosure: Arborist report, removal and replacement plan
Cc: Koret Fountain — Woodmont Real Estate Services, 20875 Valley Green Drive, Cupertino, CA
95014