TR-2003-10b
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
CITY OF (408) 777-3308
CUP E RJ I N 0 __.._______,_____,_____.__._______________ FAX_( 408lZ7'Z:}~_~______
Community Development Department
November 13, 2003
Mr. Jeff Baleix, ALA
AAI Design Solutions
1036 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION LETTER - TR-2003-10
This letter confirms the decision of the Planning Commission, given at the meeting on
November 10,2003, approving a request to remove four olive trees as part of an
approved landscaping plan and planting of replacement trees,located at 10590 -10600
N. Tantau Avenue, according to Planning Commission Resolution No. 6218.
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.
Sincerely,
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City Planner
Cc: Equity Office Properties Trust, 1740 Technology Drive, Suite 150, San Jose, CA
95110
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TR-2003-10
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6218
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING A
REQUEST TO REMOVE FOUR OLIVE TREES AS PART OF AN APPROVED
LANDSCAPING PLAN AND PLANTING OF REPLACEMENT TREES, LOCATED AT
10590 -10600 N. TANTAU AVENUE.
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
TR-2003-10
Jeff Baleix, AlA (AAI Design Solutions)
10590 - 10600 N. Tantau Avenue
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application
to remove and replace four mature trees, as described in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support removal of
the trees in that the trees are either irreversibly diseased, in danger of falling or can
cause potential damage to existing or proposed essential structures.
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-2003-10, as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of November 10, 2003 are incorporated by reference herein.
Resolution No. 6218
Page 2
TR-2003-10
l..Jovember 10,2003
SECTION III:. CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
The recommendation of approval is based on the Sheets A-100.1-2, L-5-6, except as
may be amended by the Conditions contained in this resolution.
2. TREE REPLACEMENT
In addition to the tree replacements shown in the approved exhibits, trees shall be
planted to fill in the gaps along the east property line adjacent to the residences and
in the parking lot planters, types and sizes to be approved by the Director of
Community Development and installed within 60 days of approval of this
application.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of November 2003, at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS: Miller; Vice-Chair Saadati, Wong and Chairperson
Chen
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
I s/ Steve Piasecki
Steve Piasecki
Director of Community Development
I s I Angela Chen
Angela Chen, Chairperson
Cupertino Planning Commission
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