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Tree Arborist report Community Development Department
Planning Division — Cupertino
CUPERTINO APPROVED
Case# TR-2020-007
Application Number(s) rborist Report
Approval Body: Director/StaffEvaluation of a Blue Atlas Cedar Tree at:
Approva I Date 02/02/21 1402 South Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA
Signature Jeffrey Tsumura
Case Manager
12/10/2019
Prepared for:
Swamy Srikantappa
1402 S. Stelling Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
Prepared by:
Kurt Fouts
ISA Certified Arborist WE-0681A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
Kurt Fouts
Arborlei C"BUItsnt
826 Manlereq Avenue
Capitola, CA 951310
831-359-3607
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Approva I Boly,-a'72/602/21
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Approva I Dat� .
JIIg.IIIIICIII.................................................................................................................. 1
Signature Jeffrey Tsumura
imis o E1n n§p0nmen .............................................................................................. 2
Purpose and use of the report...................................................................................... 2
Resources.................................................................................................................... 2
OBSERVATIONS..............................................................................................3-11
DISCUSSION ..................................................................................................12-13
Mitigation Cons iderations
Tree Replacement
RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................14
Attachments: Appendix A-D
Appendix A - Tree Location Map
Appendix B - Basic Tree Risk Assessment Form
Appendix C - Glossary of Terms
Appendix D - Assumptions and Limiting Conditions
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Approval DaY@ corto�iop/_pj a mature Blue Atlas cedar tree was evaluated on a residential property.
Signature Tk STfiVrA H ho I+h ,,+ halias �+ Gn ed many large branches recently and in the past year.
The amounrta6TYr06ily failed limbs far exceeds a `normal' condition of occasional limb failure
and there are existing limbs with defects indicating a likelihood of failure in the near future.
The size of the limbs with the potential to fail, are large enough to cause significant damage to
multiple targets and a car in the driveway was damaged from a recent limb failure.
Mitigation methods to reduce the risk of future failures will not sufficiently improve its condition.
The tree is classified as a `specimen' tree by the City of Cupertino, it meets the City's criteria for
removal of a "protected tree", and I recommend it's removal.
The reasons for this recommendation are discussed in more detail below.
Background
Mr. Swamy Srikantappa contacted me to inspect an atlas cedar tree in his front yard located at
1402 South Stelling Road. Further, to evaluate the trees health and structure and recommend
management options.
Since the tree has suffered numerous branch failures in the recent past, and there are multiple
targets, Mr. Srikantappa was concerned about the safety of the tree.
On December 9th I met with the Mr. Srikantappa, and we reviewed the current site conditions,
past management history of the trees, and previous failures of this tree.
Assignment
■ Perform a Level Two Tree Risk Assessment as defined by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI), A300, Tree Risk Assessment Standard a. Tree Failure -
(Part 9), 2017.
■ Assessment to entail a visual inspection of the tree and site conditions from the ground
and using a sounding mallet and binoculars only.
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Limits P6hK8'Xs06nment
Approval Body: Director/Staff
Approval DAR8 infcEFM824Mcontained in this report covers only those items that were examined and reflects
the condition of those Items at the time of inspection on December 9', 2019.
Signature Jeffrey Tsumura
The inspecfildh f( Wed to visual examination of accessible items without climbing, dissection,
excavation, probing, or coring. There is no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, that
problems or deficiencies of the trees in question, do not include items not present or visible at
the time of this inspection.
Any tree, whether it has a visible weakness or not, will fail if the forces applied exceed the
strength of the tree or its parts. An estimation of failure in this report is not to be construed as an
absolute prediction.
Purpose and use of the report
The report is intended to inform the property owner about the likelihood of a tree or its parts to
fail. The report is to be used as an aid in decision making in the management of the tree.
Resources
All information within this report is based on the following:
■ Site Visit, Tree & Site Conditions Evaluation at, 1402 South Stelling Road, San Jose.
■ Verbal information provided by Mr. Srikantappa regarding previous failure history and
past management of tree.
■ City of Cupertino Municipal Code, Chapter 14.18 Protected Trees & Section 14.18.110
Application &Approval Authority for Tree Removal Permit.
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Application Number(s)
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Approva I BA lue atlas cedar ( drus atlantica `Glauca') classified as a `specimen' tree by the City of
�8P� 65wc�� g in the front yard of a residential property was inspected (Image #1).
Approva I Date 02/02/21
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Trunk Diameter: 39 inches DBH (At 56 inches above grade) above grade.
Height: 80 Feet
Canopy Spread: 50 Feet
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The matureacedar aprpears in good health with needle density and color normal for the species.
ApprovaI 13YOff15iRgR8rvft3 r needle bundle growth of 6-12 inches. The tree is planted in a small
growln �,�ative to Its size, about 8 feet from the home and root diameter expansion has
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The trunk appears well rooted. There is a small cavity (< 6"), and area of decay in the trunk, at
8 feet above grade on the western side.
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A shallow surface root growing adjacent to the home has caused the plaster on the outside wall
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For reasons not entirely apparent, this mature cedar is showing a pattern of limb drop over the
Approval BRJM:R4iegf%l6&ifthat at least one of the limb failures described is due to an over extended
Approval Dl corQMWJIl xcessive end weight. Since this tree does not show evidence of regular pruning
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th, occasional failure due to overextended limbs for this species is not
uncommon, 5 qy,q,[, the high amoun of failures over an extended duration of time seems to
point to a more systemic problem. One limb in the upper canopy shows decay, response growth
(callus), and cracking along the limb. When viewed with binoculars, some limbs in the upper
canopy are a darkened color indicating possible decay.
Because of the large number of failures within the past year, it would be prudent to expect more
limb failures from those limbs observed with possible decay along the limb. The limb diameter,
fall distance and number of targets, including the home, cars in the driveway, pedestrians on
sidewalk and parked cars along S. Stelling Road are all potential targets. One branch failure
that occurred in the past month caused damage to one of the parked cars in the driveway
(Image #10).
The limited growing space in relation to the tree size and its close location to the home have
also created problems. The rooting area is inadequate. Surface rooting has caused damage to
the home exterior and shallow roots have caused sidewalk lifting. Both problems are a result of
root diameter expansion. The damage caused to the home and sidewalk will continue to be an
issue that will necessitate ongoing maintenance such as root pruning and will increase in
frequency over time.
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Image#10—Ten-inch diameter limb on car in driveway.
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Approval Body: Director/Staff
Approval DD�SCUFOON Continued:
Signature hrnnnk fnih iroc d potential targets, a Level Two - Basic Tree Risk
Assess me nY WNY'rgIrtormed. Results of this industry standardized evaluation methodology
yielded a risk rating of High. The risk rating levels include low, medium, high and extreme. The
"high" risk rating for this tree is based primarily on the probability of future limb failures,
combined with the likelihood of impact to the home or cars in the driveway, and the
consequences of failure. A copy of the field form for this assessment is included in Appendix B.
In my opinion there is a high probability of additional limb failures within the next year, and for the reasons
discussed above, I am recommending the removal of this tree.
Trees with a high-risk rating should be mitigated as soon as is practical.
Mitigation Considerations
Crown reduction pruning is the best mitigation method to minimize branch failure due to over
extended limbs. Typically, a canopy is reduced by 10-25 percent in order to reduce the
mechanical stress on over extended limbs. If this method is employed, the risk could be reduced
to some limbs. However overextended limbs appear to be only one cause for limb failure and
even with reduction pruning, some level of risk will remain. The degree of pruning required to
significantly reduce limb failure risk would, in my opinion, irreparably alter the branch
architecture of the tree, negatively impact its health and enhance the potential for future failures.
Tree Replacement
If tree removal is authorized, a replacement tree will be required. The City of Cupertino requires
replacement trees for trees removed. According to their ordinance one 36-inch box tree will be
required as a replacement.
I recommend replanting a small to medium size tree in the front yard as a replacement. The tree
should be planted a minimum 10 feet from the home as indicated on the attached site plan.
Recommended species to replant include:
■ Marina Madrone (Arbutus `Marina')
• Majestic Beauty Olive (Olea europaea `Majestic Beauty')
■ Purple Leaf Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis `Forest Pansy')
■ Ginko (Ginko biloba)
■ Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
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Signature Zffr� La5 possible, remove the tree and grind the stump to a minimum of 6 inches.
3. Froin4heampornmended species, replant a 36- inch box tree in the location indicated on
the Tree Location Map.
Respectfully submitted,
Kurt Fouts
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CUPERTINO APPROVED
Case# TR-2020-00H02 South Stelling Road, Cupertino
Application Number(s)
Approval BodyDirector/ Statt
Approva I Date 02/02/21
Signature J�ffrey Tsumura
Case Manager Xe=ence
Driveway
REPLACEMENT T0<TREE V BLUE ATLAS CEDAR
LOCATION DBH 48"
Sidewalk
South Stelling Road
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Site Factors
History of failures Z L I h6l, FA iphy Flat(Slope❑ % Aspect
Site changes NoneU Grade change❑ Site clearing❑ Changed soil hydrology❑ hoot cuts❑ Describe
Soil conditions Limited volume`®Saturated❑ Shallow Compacted 0 Pavement over roots❑ % Describe
Prevailing wind direction NM Common weather Strong windsr Ice❑ Snow❑ Heavy rain❑ Describe :5� L,
Tree Health and Species Profile
Vigor Low❑ Normal Ea High❑ , age None(seasonal)❑ None(dead�l Normal P) % Chlorotic % Necrotic %
Pests/Biotic .h _ _Ablotic
Species failure profile BranchesM Trunk❑ Roots❑ Describe 0
Load Factors
Windexposure Protected❑ Partial❑ Fu4O Windfunneiing❑ Relative crown size Small❑ Medium❑ LargeQ
Crowndensity Sparse❑ Normal® Dense❑ Interior branches Few❑ Normalp Dense[] Vines/Mistletoe/!Noss❑
Recent or expected change in load factors AJ.O rF'
Tree Defects and Conditions Affecting the Likelihood of Failure
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Unbalanced crown❑ LCR !-5 % " Cracks E] Lightning damage❑
Dead twigs/branches,Q %overall Max.dia. , Codominant 0 pT 4�fgl"VVr'_ 6M19b Included bark❑
Broken/Hangers Number_ Max.dia. 10 _ Weak attachments C] _ CCaviftv/CNest hole%circ.
fiver-extended branches 9 Previous branch failures 0 b NOSi�ilblr branches present 1d
Pruning history
Crown cleaned El Thinned ❑ Raised ;W Dead/Missing bark❑ Cankers/Galls/Burls❑ Sapwood damage/decay❑
Reduced ❑ Topped ❑ Lion-tailed ❑ Conks❑ Heartwood decay❑
Flush cuts ❑ her Response growth
VVIcTL 15 � Condition(s)of concern 60 AA1510 bl!d e i-q W l__f11A W 16
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Part Size 10 Fall Distance Part Size -�i" Fall Distance 5n 6
Load on defect N/A❑ Minor ❑ Moderate❑ Significant Load on defect N/A❑ Minor ❑ Moderated Significant❑
Likelihood of failure Improbable❑ Possible hl Probable ❑ Imminent❑ likelihood of failure Improbable❑ Possible❑ Probable`6 Imminent❑
--Trunk— ---Roots and Root Collar—
rDea'd/Missing,, bark ❑ Abnormal bark texture/color❑ Collar buried/Not visible❑ Depth Stem girdling❑
dominant tems ❑ included bark❑ Cracks❑ Dead ❑ Decay❑ Conks/Mushrooms❑
pood damage/decay❑ Cankers/Galls/Burls❑ Sap ooze❑ ooze ❑ Cavity❑ %circ.
Lightning damage❑ Heartwood decay[] Conks/Mushrooms❑ Cracks❑ Cut/Damaged roots❑ Distance from trunk
Cavity/Nest hole %circ. Depth Poor taper❑ Root plate lifting❑ Soil weakness❑
Lean a Corrected?
Response growth
Response growth
Condition(s)of concernCondition(s)of concern
Part Size Fall Distance Part Size Fall Distance
Load on defect N/A❑ Minor ❑ Moderate❑ Significant❑ Load on defect N/A❑ Minor ❑ Moderate❑ Significant❑
Likelihood of failure Improbable❑ Possible CI Probable ❑ Imminent❑ Likelihood of failure Improbable❑ Possible❑ Probable ❑ Imminent❑
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Risk Categorization
Likelihood
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Matrix1.Likelihood matrix.
Likelihood Likelihood of Impact
of Failure Very low Low Medium High
Imminent Unlikely Somewhat likely Likely Very likely
Probable Unlikely Unlikely Somewhat likely Likely
Possible Unlikely unlikely unlikely Somewhat likely
Improbable Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely
Matrix 2.Risk rating matrix.
Likelihood of Consequences of Failure
Failure&Impact Negligible Minor Significant Severe
Very likely Low Moderate High Extreme
Likely Low Moderate High High
Somewhat likely I Low Low Moderate Moderate
Unlikely I Low Low Low Low
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3. Residual risk
a. Residual risk
Overall tree risk rating Low❑ Moderate❑ High'Q Extreme 13
Overall residual risk None❑ Low❑ Moderated High❑ Extreme© Recommended inspection interval
Data p Final ❑Preliminary Advanced assessment needed❑No❑Yes-Type/Reason „•_
Inspection limitations j2None ©Visibility []Access [Wines Moot collar buried Describe
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Basal lower trunk, trunk flare, or buttress roots.
Approval BCdI0kar(LQt1�Mii&&eased area on stems, roots and branches. Often sunken and discolored.
Approva I Date 02/02/21
Critical Root zone (GRz): Area of soil around a tree where a minimum number of roots
Signature ���� � � + �t4irAlstability or health of the tree are located. CRZ determination
is sometim&9b%Wd'6n the drip line or a multiple of the DBH, but because root growth can be
asymmetric due to site conditions, on-site investigation may be required.
Codominant branches/stems: Forked branches (or trunks), nearly the same size in diameter,
arising from a common junction and lacking a normal branch union, may have included bark.
Crown: Upper part of a tree, measured from the lowest branch, including all branches and
foliage.
Defect: An imperfection, weakness, or lack of something necessary. In trees defects are
injuries, growth patterns, decay, or other conditions that reduce the tree's structural strength.
Diameter at breast height (DBH): Measurement of trunk diameter at 4.5 feet above grade.
Frass: Fecal material and/or wood shavings produced by insects.
Included Bark Attachments (crotches): Branch/limb or limb /trunk, or codominant trunks
originating at acute angles from each other. Bark remains between such crotches, preventing
the development of axillary wood. The inherent weakness of such attachments increases with
time, through the pressure of opposing growth and increasing weight of wood and foliage, often
resulting in failure.
Live Crown Ratio (LCR): Ratio of the height of the crown containing live foliage to overall
height of the tree.
Scaffold branches: Permanent or structural branches that form the scaffold architecture or
structure of a tree.
Suppressed: Trees that have been overtopped and occupy an understory position within a
group or grove of trees. Suppressed trees often have poor structure.
Tree Protection Zones (TPZ): Defined area within which certain activities are prohibited of
restricted to prevent or minimize potential injury to designated trees, especially during
construction or development.
Trunk flare: Transition zone from trunk to roots where the trunk expands into the buttress or
structural roots.
This Glossary of Terms was adapted from the Glossary ofArboricultural Terms (ISA, 2015)
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'CUPERTIN4 1. Any AFsPaF9EVsEi4btion provided by the appraiser/consultant is assumed to be correct. No
Case # rTRe202i"07ssumed for matters legal in character nor is any opinion rendered as the quality
A-�pki i6itkbmber(s)
2. The appraiser/consultant can neither guarantee nor be responsible for accuracy of information
Approval Body: D�WIWAk ers.
Approval Date3. Qoliser/consultant shall not be required to give testimony or to attend court by reason of
Signature Jeffrehisrs� uaa al unless subsequent written arrangements are made, including payment of an
a I )aye an j O services.
4. Loss or removal of any part of this report invalidates the entire appraisal/evaluation.
5. Possession of this report or a copy thereof does not imply right of publication or use for any
purpose by any other than the person(s) to whom it is addressed without written consent of this
appraiser/consultant.
6. This report and the values expressed herein represent the opinion of the appraiser/consultant, and
the appraiser/consultant's fee is in no way contingent upon the reporting of a specified value nor
upon any finding to be reported.
7. Sketches. Diagrams. Graphs. Photos. Etc., in this report, being intended as visual aids, are not
necessarily to scale and should not be construed as engineering reports or surveys.
8. This report has been made in conformity with acceptable appraisal/evaluation/diagnostic reporting
techniques and procedures, as recommended by the International Society of Arboriculture.
9. When applying any pesticide, fungicide, or herbicide, always follow label instructions.
10. No tree described in this report was climbed, unless otherwise stated. We cannot take
responsibility for any defects which could only have been discovered by climbing. A full root collar
inspection, consisting of excavating around the tree to uncover the root collar and major buttress
roots, was not performed, unless otherwise stated. We cannot take responsibility for any root
defects which could only have been discovered by such an inspection.
CONSULTING ARBORIST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Arborists are tree specialists who use their education. Knowledge,training, and experience to examine
trees, recommend measures to enhance the beauty and health of trees, and attempt to reduce risk of
living near trees, Clients may choose to accept or disregard the recommendations of the arborist, or to
seek additional advice.
Arborists cannot detect every condition that could possibly lead to the structural failure of a tree.
Trees are living organisms that fail in ways we do not fully understand. Conditions are often hidden
within trees and below ground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy or safe under all
circumstances, or for a specified period of time. Likewise, remedial treatments, like medicine, cannot
be guaranteed.
Trees can be managed, but they cannot be controlled. To live near trees is to accept some degree of
risk.The only way to eliminate all risk associated with trees is to eliminate all trees.
Kurt FouW
826 Mani-arey AveRue
Dapitola, CA 95a10
831-359-3607
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