TR-2020-038 Action LetterCITY OF
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CUPERTINO
December 16, 2020
Joel Valencia
Skyline Tree Corp
1344 S Wilshire Ave
Tracy, CA 95391
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-2020-038
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 (1) Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak) tree located in the rear yard of 7574 De Foe Dr.
Based on the information submitted with the application, staff has made the finding that the
tree is in danger of falling and is showing signs of damage to existing 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 Cody
Kleinheinz (ISA Board Certified Arborist, WE-7720A) consisting of two (2) pages, a
Supplementary Report prepared by Cody Kleinheinz consisting of six pages, a tree
removal and replacement plan, and six photographs.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The proposed replacement is (1) 36-inch Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live 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 (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
jeffreymt@cupertino.org
Enclosure: Arborist report, Supplementary Report, removal and replacement plan