TR-2020-003 Action Letter Comm . F lopme t De+EU,1t jgn4ITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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Case # 20-001 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
w LGa i Number(s TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3308 • FAX: (408) 777-3333
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Approval Body: Director/Staff
Approva I Date 03/25/20
Signature LOdr4c
Case Manager
Bill Oldfield
1935 Dry Creek Rd, Suite 203
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-Application TR-2020-003
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
March 25, 2020 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of one 11.5-inch
DBH Ornamental Pear located at 10039 Dove Oak Court, and replacement with one 36-
inch box Chinese Pistache.
Staff has made the finding that the tree is irreversibly diseased, in danger of falling, can
cause potential damage to existing or proposed essential structures, or interferes with
private on-site utility services 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 a justification statement, tree removal and
replacement plan prepared by the applicant, consisting of eleven pages, including
photos. Approval has not been granted for the removal of any other Protected Trees.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The required replacement tree is one 36-inch box trees to be planted on the subject
property within 30 days of tree removal.The applicant indicated that one 36-inch box
Chinese Pistache as the replacement planting. 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.
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A1,ph1MVt 1*e and care of the tree. The applicant shall also disclose the location and
Approval Body: Dire�V&c}&qftall replacement trees on site upon sale of the property.
Approval Date 03/25/20
Signature NOT'i6QY r"VEKES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
4. Case Manager
The conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
dedication requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of
a statement of the amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications,
reservations, and other exactions. You are hereby notified that the 90-day approval
period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and other
exaction, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file
a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of Section
66020,you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within fourteen (14)
calendar days from the date of this letter(April 8,2020 at 5:00 PM). Please find a copy
of the appeal form attached for your convenience and to ensure your health and safety
during the COVID pandemic (also available online at:
www.cupertino.org/plannin fg orms.)The completed appeal form and filing fee must be
received by the deadline to appeal and may be submitted in one of the following ways:
1. Preferred:Email the completed form to cityclerk@cupertino.org and call (408)
777-3223 between 7:30AM—5:30PM (M-Th) and 7:30AM—4:30PM (F) to arrange
for payment by credit card.
2. Other options:
a. Mail the completed form and a check in the amount of$277 to Attn: City
Clerk, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Avenue, CA 95014.
b. Obtain an appointment to file the appeal by contacting the City Clerk by
email or phone (see contact information above).
Please contact the City Clerk's office for additional guidance and instructions on how to
file. 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@cupertino.org
Enclosure: Removal and replacement plan