TR-2020-007 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
February 3, 2021
Swamy Srikantappa
1402 S. Stelling Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—Application TR-2020-007
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 39" DBH Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' (Blue Atlas Cedar) located in the front yard of 1402
S. Stelling Road.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 Kurt Fouts(ISA
Certified Arborist, WE-0681A) consisting of 21 pages, and a Tree Removal and
Replacement Plan.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The proposed replacement shall be one 36" tree species as recommended in the arborist
report,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(February 17,2021 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.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Tsumura
Associate Planner
(408) 777-1356
jeffreymt@cupertino.org
Enclosure: Arborist report, removal and replacement plan