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Protected Trees '-')tudy Session
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Study session for Amendments to the Protected Tree
Ordinance
Background
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November 5, 2012 — Council Study Session:
■ Considered the scope and process of j?ossible Tree Ordinance Amend.
■ Phase 1:Clarify issues pertaining to public trees and lower penalties of
unlawful tree removal from misdemeanor to an infraction
■ Phase 2:Initiate public ordinance amendment and environmental
review process to-,treamline the tree removal process,in the
R1/A1/A/RHS/R2 zones.
March 19, 2013:
■ Phase 1 was completed
April 15, 2014— Council Study Session:
■ Council review ordinance options and provided direction to staff
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Council Direction — April 15, 2014
■ Proceed with a two-tier tree removal permit system that
allows removal of smaller size protected trees without
noticing and an arborist report.
■ Consider a more lenient tree removal threshold allowable
within the Mitigated Negative Declaration process
■ Provide information on tree replacement costs, minimum
number of tree replacements, photos of different sized tree
replacements, water requirements of specimen trees
■ Provide additional options for the specimen tree list and
provide water usage characteristics
■ Provide sample fees based on Public Works Department
tree replacement formula for retroactive tree removal
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Trees that are less thasl (Trees thAt are greater than (Trees that are 18"or greeter in
12"in diameter 12"and less than 18"in diameter)
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■ No arborist required and Findutgs.
■ IvIifi�;ation required ■ Mitigation required
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Specimen Trees
Quercus(Oak)species No change. Loy\T High
Apscilus'r..alifornira(Cahfornia.Bu,-,Lfyfe: No change Nfoelerate
Acer macro phyllum(Big Leaf Maple): PTO change Moderate Moderate
Cedrus deodara(Deod.ar Cedar); No chan,L Low High
Cedrus atlantica'Glauca'(Blue Atlas No change. Low High
Ceclar);
Platanus racemosa(I- estern Sycamore) No change. Avfoderate Moderate
RFNI0VE Moderate. Ninderate
ADD Moderate Moderate
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Retroactive Tree Removal Fees
Recommendation
Staff recommends keeping the current Retroactive Tree Removal permit fees
for the following reasons:
• On average, the Public Works retroactive fees would be higher than the
current retroactive tree removal fees for private properties.
• It's difficult to gauge size and health of trees retroactively—requiring the
services from a professional arborist.
• The Public Works retroactive tree removal fee formula is designed so that
the City would plant the replacement trees
Budget Consideration
• A budget of$65,000 has already been authorized by the City Council.
• If the Council wish to proceed with the revised Two-Tier system, an
additional$7,500 would be required
• Staff will return to the Council to request for additional funding if the final
Council ordinance scope is determined to require additional
environmental review and process.
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Recommendation
Review and provide direction to staff on the following:
• Tree removal thresholds
• Tree removal review and permit process
• Final specimen tree list
• Final retroactive tree removal fee-s
• Authorize an additional $7,500 if the revised Two-Tier system is
desired
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Grace Schmidt
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From: grenna5000 @yahoo.com
Sent: Monday,July 07, 2014 9:17 AM
To: Gary Chao; City Council; City Clerk
Cc: grenna5000 @yahoo.com
Subject: Comments about Protected free Ordinance for 7/7/14
Comments about th.e Protected Tree Ordinance from.Jennifer Griffin for Study Session on July 7, 201.4.
Dear City Council.:
I am.not going to be able to attend the Study Session on the Protected Tree Ordinance the City Council is
having on July 7, 201.4 as I have to pick up my mother. at the Airport.
I am sending along my comments on the packet of the proposals for the Protected Tree Ordi.narice.for. the July
7.meeting.
1. I don't feel.comfortable with the Two Tier Tree Removal Permit.
2. Oak trees at ten inches are trees that may have been growing for twenty years, depending on.weather anal.
soil conditions. Oaks cannot be treated like other trees. Every effort must be taken to make sure oak trees are
not cut down carelessly arid indiscriminately. Neighbors need to be notified if people are trying to cut down
trees greater than.ten .inches, especially if the trees are oak trees.
3. Please.keep Bay Laurel Trees on the Protected Tree List. It is a fine tree.
Comments on July 7 Staff Report: (from July 7 Packet)
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Some comments on the July 7 packet report (Staff.Report) page 12. It says that there should be no permits for
trees that are less tli.an twelve inches in diameter. This is riot a good idea. This should not pertain to oak trees
and certain other. species.
As stated above, oak trees at ten inches are well-established trees that may be many years old.
A ten.inch oak is already a viable tree uz many cases. Neighbors should be notified if these trees are intended
to be removed., especially on small lots.
Also on Page 12 of Staff Report---It says: Tier 1 ---Trees that are 1.2 inches to 1S inches don't need a public
permit, no a.rbo.rist report and no public noticiu�.g. This is wrong. These trees should require a public permit
and. public noti.c.ing, especially if they are oak trees.
What is specified .fo.r. Tier. 2 should be speci.fi.ed.fo.r. Tier 1.. Tier. 1. should have the same.r.equireme.nts as Tier 2.
That Is why I am.not in favor of the Two Tier Tree Removal.plan.
Some comments about Page 13 on. the Staff Report. This is the Specimen Tree List.
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Please protect all oak trees. Please keep the Bay Laurel.on the Protected.Tree List. It is a native tree to our area,
being at both Rancho San Antonio Park and Stevens Creek Reservoir.
It is drought tolerant. The largest Bay Laurel in California is in.Rancho San Antonio Park and is 250 to 300
years old or older. It was there even before any explorers came up from Mexico to the area. It is.ind.eed. a
.native.
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I hope that we can protect all. trees in Cupertino always. It.is one of the most important values our city.hol.ds
and will.always hold. Please protect our oaks and the Bay Laurel..
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Griffin
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