TR-2021-024 Action Letter (dead) Comm k. F lopme t De+jU,16Nij�4ITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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CUPERTINO 4F ROVE
CITY HALL
Case # 1-02 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
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CUPERTINO CUPERTINO.ORG
Approval Body: Director/Staff
Approval Date 05/25/21
Signature NAYrWR�Wl
Case Manager
Sam Oakley
Arborwell
2337 American Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-Application TR-2021-024
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
May 25, 2021 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of one (1) dead 10-
inch Ornamental Pear (Pyrus Calleryana)located at 10000 Torre.
Staff has made the finding that the protected trees are dead (based on the definition
provided in Section 14.18.020 of the City's Protected Tree Ordinance), and that the tree is
irreversibly diseased, in in danger of falling, can cause potential damage to existing or
proposed essential structures, or interfere with private on-site utility services and cannot
be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation.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 PROTECT
This approval for tree removal is based on the certified arborist report prepared by
Sam Oakley(ISA Board Certified Master Arborist,WE-9474B TRAQ),dated March 23,
2021 consisting of four pages, including photos and a tree removal and replacement
plan.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The proposed replacement tree is one (1) 36-inch box Oak Tree to be planted on the
subject property in the area as specified on the replacement plan 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.
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CUPERTINQ TheApph(G derstands that replacement trees may not be removed without a Tree
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4WjUgpgWU,,Qd care of Me tree. The applicant shall also disclose the location and
species of all replacement trees on site upon sale of the property.
Approval Body: Director/Staff
Approval Date4. 1 §60 OF FEES,DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
Signature BrianRWR69pSlitions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees,
de&aaM awquirements, 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.
Please note that an appeal of this decision may be made within 14 calendar days
from the date of this letter. 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,which
will be scheduled before the Planning Commission.
Sincerely,
/s/
Brianne Reyes
Associate Planner
(408) 777-7907
brianner@cul2ertno.org
Enclosure: arborist report