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TR-2011-24b OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 C U P E RT I N O (408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333 • pianning Qcupertino.orq June 13, 2011 Shobha Srinivasan 10591 Johnson Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 SUBJECT: RETROACTNE TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER — Application TR-2011-24: This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on June 13, 2011, approving a retroactive tree removal permit to remove a hazardous Deodar Cedar tree at 10591 Johnson Avenue with the following conditions: 1. APPROVED PROTECT The approval is based on the arborist report prepared by Johnson's Tree Service on October 11, 2010 and the arborist peer review by Michael L. Bench on May 5, 2011, except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution. 2. IN-LIEU TREE REPLACEMENT FEE The applicant will be required to pay an in-lieu tree replacement fee based upon the purchase and installation cost of the replacement tree(s) in compliance with the City's Protected Trees ordinance. On June 7, 2011 the applicant provided an in-lieu fee of $860, based upon the purchase and installation cost of one 36-inch box replacement tree. 3. 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 further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, 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 Sectioi� 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions. Staff has made the findings necessary to grant the retroactive tree removal permit in accordance with Section 14.18.140 of the Protected Trees Ordinance. Sincer , George Schroeder Assistant Planner 408-777-7601, georges@cupertino.org cgo �5 Tree s � yo �5 Tre s � � �� > > �A Johnson s Tree (��S 403 E. Arques Ave. Sunnyval 4� 8. 33.8733 I Fax: 408.733.8732 v �� � � � CA LIC. # 757820 Fully Insured October 11, 2010 Mr. & Mrs. Srinivasan Raman 10591 Johnson Ave. Cupertino Ca, 95014 On September 18 ,2010 , Mr. & Mrs. Srinivasan Raman contacted me and requested that I visit their home, located at 10591 Johnson Ave. Cupertino Ca, 95014, to evaluate a tree on their property. They conveyed their concern about a couple branches that fell to the ground, where their children play. They are fearful that other branches may fall from the tree and might harm their children. They requested that I do the following: 1. Determine tree species. 2. Investigate why branches are breaking off. 3. Talk about the possibility of doing some pruning. 4. See if the tree can be removed if pruning of the tree is no possible. > v � �:� �;��!lt"�L r � -.�.4 � � <2 �f � r����ee� � •'i 3 - 1 � � www.johnsonstreeserviceusa.com ho �5 Tree s � yo �5 Tre s � � �� > > �� Johnson s Tree v s. p� 403 E. Arques Ave. Sunnyval���� gp8�3.8733 I Fax: 408.733.8732 v � • CA LIC. # 757820 Fully Insured Evaluation Results: 1. Upon visual inspection, I determined that the tree in question is a deodar cedar, Cedrus deodara. The tree measures 37" at 4.5' feet from grade, the tree is 25' to 30' tall. 2. I found excessive end weight is the cause of the broken branches. The tree has some dead wood in the interior, with whole branch die back from improper pruning cuts. Some tree limbs rested on the roof top, and is trimmed from utility wires on top west facing side of tree. The tree is also entangled in phone , cable, and other wires from the utility pole. 3. It is my professional opinion that doing a safety trim to accomplish the desired result ;'weight reduction;' would do more harm to the tree than would be considered an acceptable industry standard. 4. The deodar cedar is a heritage tree therefore protected from removal unless the tree falls underthe Cupertino Municipal Code 14.18.140(A) which states in part, Removal of protected tree in case of emergency caused by the hazardous condition of a tree requiring immediate action for the safety of life, or property, a tree deemed unsafe, or a tree having the potential to do damage to proposed or existing property. Cupertino.org/protected trees y� v� www.johnsonstreeserviceusa.com go �5 Tree S � go �s Tre S � - �� � > �� Johnson s Tree U 403 E. Arques Ave. Sunnyval 4�� �,Q8�3.8733 I Fax: 408.733.8732 v �� � CA LIC. # 757820 Fully Insured It is my professional opinion that the deodar cedar located at 10591 Johnson Ave Cupertino Ca, 95014 should be removed. The tree is trimmed from utilities on west facing side of tree, to trim the east side of the tree will cause too much damage to the tree. I also find that after reading the Cupertino Municipal Code 14.18.140(A) The tree in question does fall under this section, being that in my opinion the tree is deemed unsafe and may cause damage to your property or possibly injure someone. You will still have to get final approval from the city of Cupertino Because this tree is once again by city guidelines a heritage tree and there for protected from removal without a permit SIDE NOTE: If removal is granted you will be responsible for the replacement cost of either 1 48' box tree or possibly 2 24' box tree's that are listed on the Cupertino replacement tree list, which is going to be difficult as the tree's on the list are for the most part tall growing tree's and will interferer with utility wires when mature, hopefully the city will recommend a different species of tree not on the list because you have very limited space in front and back yard. 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This is not uncommon for deodar cedar in this circumstance. I agree with Mr. Johnson that there is no effective way to properly prune this tree at this point, and to do so would likely kill it. Removal and replacement appears to be the reasonable solution at this point. Michael L. Bench, Consulting Arborist A��'�3�UAL - 2 �f._y.�._ .. ._ ��T�-,��i.l._�.. ._. r '�.s . . _ . . .. � . . . . - - 13 -// ��- -,� .� ... d _; �:. 1