TR-2021-003 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
March 10,2021
Andrew Harkins
10523 Esquire Place
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—Application TR-2021-003
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development,given on March
10, 2021 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of one (1)
16-inch DBH Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak), located at 10523 Esquire Place. 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). 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 PROJECT
This approval for tree removal is based on the removal and replacement plan prepared
by the applicant.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The proposed replacement tree is one (1) 36"-box Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak), or
similar native oak species, 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 (Wednesday, March 24,2021 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: Removal and Replacement Plan