TR-2021-026 Action Letter (dead) 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
June 10,2021
Venkataraman Sukavanam
21740 Rainbow Dr
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—Application TR-2021-026
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on
June 8, 2021 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of one (1)
hazardous/dead 27-inch Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) located at 21740 Rainbow
Drive.
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 PROJECT
This approval for tree removal is based on the certified arborist report prepared by
Matthew Fried (ISA Board Certified Arborist, MA-4851A), dated May 16, 2021
consisting of eight pages,including photos and a tree removal and replacement plan.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
The proposed replacement tree is one 36-inch box or two 24-inch box native Oak trees
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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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 replacement 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. 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 TREES) 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/
Jeffrey Tsumura
Associate Planner
(408) 777-1356
jeffreymt@cupertno.org
Enclosure: arborist report