TR-2003-06b
CITY OF
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10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
FAX 777-3333
Department
May 29, 2003
Mr. Dick Fang
868 S. Blaney Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION LETTER - TR-2003-06
This letter confirms the decision of the Planning Cormnission, given at the meeting on
May 27, 2003, approving a request to remove one twenty-inch diameter Blue Atlas
Cedar to be replaced with one thirty-six inch box Deodar Cedar, located at 20441
Homestead Road, according to Planning Cormnission Resolution No. 6186.
Please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within 14 calendar days. If this
happens, you will be notified of a public hearing that will be scheduled before the City
Council.
Si..n. cerely, ~, ..... "'.'.
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Peter Gilli
Senior Planner
Cc : Mr. Chiping Yang, 1508 Wright Avenue, Sunnyvale 94087
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TR-2003-06
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6186
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING A
REQUEST TO REMOVE ONE TWENTY-INCH DIAMETER BLUE ATLAS CEDAR TO
BE REPLACED WITH ONE THIRTY -SIX INCH BOX DEODAR CEDAR.
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
TR-2003-06
Dick Fang (Chiping Yang)
10660 Santa Lucia Road
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application
to remove one Blue Atlas Cedar tree and replace it with one Deodar Cedar, as described
in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support removal of
the tree and has satisfied the following requirements:
1) The Blue Atlas Cedar, due to structural damage and poor health, is unsuitable for
retention.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, application for Tree Removal is hereby approved as modified;
and
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this
Resolution are based and contained in the Public Hearing record concerning
Application TR-2003-06, as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of May 27, 2003 are incorporated by reference herein.
Resolution No. 6186
Page 2
TR-2003-06
OS/27/03
SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVAL ACTION
The applicant may remove one Blue Atlas Cedar tree, noted as Tree #2 on an
arborist report prepared by Barrie D. Coate and Associates. One 36" box Deodar
Cedar shall be planted as a replacement in the front yard area along Santa Lucia
Road.
2. ARBORIST SUPERVISION
A certified arborist from Barrie D. Coate and Associates shall be on-site during all
work involving the driveway and public improvements.
3. REDWOODS
Redwood trees along the southerly side property line shall be retained.
4. COVENANT
Prior to the final occupancy of the new residence, the applicant shall record a
covenant on the property protecting all Cedar and Redwood trees, and any
associated privacy planting trees from removal.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of May 2003, at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Corr, Miller, Wong and Chairperson Chen
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS: Saadati
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
f sf Steve Piasecki
Steve Piasecki
Director of Community Development
f sf Angela Chen
Angela Chen, Chairperson
Cupertino Planning Commission
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