TR-2017-01 Action Letter.docx
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333 • planning@cupertino.org
February 22, 2017
Studio 61 Architects
Attn: Frank Ho
12480 Saratoga Avenue
Saratoga, Ca 95070
SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER – Application TR-2017-01
This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on February 8, 2017
Cedrus Deodora
approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of one (1)
measuring 30-inches in DBH, located at 21912 Gardenview Lane. The tree will be replaced by three (3)
Podocarpus Gracilior
24-inch box .
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. This finding is necessary to grant the tree removal permit in accordance with Section 14.18.180
(A)(1) of the Protected Trees Ordinance.
The application is approved with the following conditions:
APPROVED PROJECT
1.
This approval is based on the certified arborist report prepared by Mark Beaudoin (WC-01860), dated
September 20, 2016, consisting of two pages, except as may be amended by conditions in this
resolution.
TREE REPLACEMENTS
2.
The required replacement trees are two (2) 24-inch box trees to be planted on the subject property as
detailed on the replacement plan. If it is determined that it is physically not feasible to plant the
required replacement tree the applicant may pay in-lieu fees determined to be appropriate by the
Community Development Director. The replacement tree shall be planted within thirty (30) days of
the 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.
PROTECTED TREES
3.
The applicant understands that the 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 trees.
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The applicant shall also disclose the location and species of all replacements trees on site upon sale
of the property.
CONCURRENT APPROVAL CONDITIONS
4.
The conditions of approval contained in file nos. R-2016-52 and RM-2016-45 shall be applicable to
this approval.
NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
5.
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 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,
Gian Paolo Martire
Associate Planner
(408) 777-3319
gianm@cupertino.org