TR-2021-035 Stamped Plan Set Community Development Department
Planning Division — qamr igt Ualle ists
CUPERTINO APPROVE eric.
Case# TR-2021-035 Urban Tree Specialist
Application Number(s)
Approval Body: Director/ Staff
Approva I Date 12/09/21
Signature., . Sri Pgyepka, May 17, 2021
Case Manager
Re: Arborist Findings
Recommendation for Immediate Removal
For: Babu Nott
21408 Krzich Place
Cupertino, CA 95014
To whom it may concern,
At the homeowner's request, we performed a site visit to the above Listed address to assess
the current health of the trees on the property and make recommendations based on our
findings and best practice as defined by the International Society of Arboriculture (I SA) and
American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
ARBORIST OBSERVATIONS, EXPLANATION & SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
Of particular concern, we assessed (1) Diseased Coast Live Oak in the front of this single
family residential property. This tree is clearly distressed as observed in the browning of
leaves in the canopy and the abundance of seeping cankers on the trunk. The presence of
bleeding sap is significant and as such,we would expect this tree to be in the later stages of
Sudden Oak ❑eat h due to the splitting and cracking of the bark.
Sudden Oak Death is irreversible; there is no treatment nor no steps that can be taken to
mitigate or remedy this fungal pathogen and resulting trajectory of this tree. Furthermore,
with an extended period of infection as we anticipate to be the case here, the tree serves as
a breeding ground for other damaging organisms such as ambrosia and bark beetles as
well as decay fungus. This infestation further weakens the structural integrity of the and
hastens the trees' mortality. Furthermore, to avoid the additional spread of this disease,
removal is the only measure that can be taken,
ARBORISTS RECOMMENDATION FOR IMMEDIATE REMOVAL
Best practice in Arboriculture,our commitment to a healthy Urban Forest and with respect
Community Development Department
Planning Division — Cupertino
CVPERTIN4 APPROVED
Case tt to the cityTW2Mb6Mvis1on for its protected trees, we embrace the demand to prioritize
Ine savin2pp; p ri, k.hed tree whenever possible.
Approva1TI§fi d 'e®i �>dVrSt�ffn severe decline and is structuralty compromised. We believe this
Oi,ra treeI�MYT}� presents an urgentlimminent safety hazard to all persons and properties
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Signature Erika Poveda
For city cons rAJg n, respectfully when assessing this property, it is our belief that this
tree meets the City's Municipal Code: 14.18.050 Protected Trees re: Quercus agrifotio (Coast
Live Oak) - and the foltowing identified criteria for exceptions defining permissible
circumstances to remove protected trees: 14.18.180 Review, Determination and Findings. A.
1- 'That the tree or trees are irreversibly diseased, are 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.."
As such, we strongly recommend immediate removal of this tree to address the imminent
safety hazard that it currently presents.
ARBORISTS RECOMMENDATION FOR REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION
Furthermore, we would recommend a replacement tree better suited for the conditions be
planted on the property in support of the City's Vision and per City Specifications to the
benefit of the property owner and surrounding community for many years to come.
Please see the support materials and pictures to follow and feet free to contact our office
with any questions or concerns you may have regarding these findings and our
recommendation.
Respecifuify,
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REVISED
Tree Removal Site Plan August 29,2021
Babu Nott West Valley Arborists, Inc
21408 Krzich Place In response to:
Cupertino, File#TR-2021-035
CA 95014 Application Incomplete Letter
City of Cupertino
Plan Check Comments#2.
Issued 9-29-2027
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