TR-2020-045 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 4,2021
A Plus Tree
Sophia Huang
3490 Buskirk Ave.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
SUBJECT:TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-Application TR-2020-045
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on February
4,2021 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of one(1)20-inch
DBH Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweetgum), located at 22938 Cricket Hill Rd, in the De Anza Oaks
HOA. Based on the information submitted with the application, staff has made the finding that
the location of the trees restricts the economic enjoyment of the property by severely limiting the
use of property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and situated
property, and the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the approval authority that
there are no reasonable alternatives to preserve the tree(s) and will be replaced with the
appropriate replacements. The finding is necessary to grant the Tree Removal Permit in
accordance with Cupertino Municipal Code (CMC) Section 14.18.180 (A)(2).
The application is approved with the following conditions:
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval for tree removal is based on the arborist report prepared by Nigel Belton (ISA
Board Certified Arborist, WE-0410A) consisting of eight (eight) pages, including a removal
and replacement plan, and a replacement justification.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The proposed replacement trees are two (2) 24"-box Crepe Myrtles, 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(Thursday, February 18,2021 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,
Lauren Ninkovich
Assistant Planner
(408) 777-3214
laurenn@cul2ertino.org
Enclosure: Arborist Report, Removal and Replacement Plan