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CITY OF
CUPERJINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
FAX (40S) 777-3333
Community Development Department
April 9, 2002
Mr. Mark Osborn
21710 Stevens Creek Blvd., #200
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION LETTER- TR-2002-01
This letter confirms the decision of the Planning Commission, given at the
meeting of April S, 2002, approving a tree removal permit to remove one
Bradford Pear tree and replace it with three 36" box Bradford Pear trees,
according to Planning Commission Resolution No. 6130.
Also, 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 which will be
scheduled before the City Council.
Sincerely,
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Aarti Shrivastava
Senior Planner
Cc : Kenneth Tersini, 21710 Stevens Creek Blvd., #200, Cupertino, 95014
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TR-2002-01
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6130
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING A
REQUEST TO REMOVE ONE PEAR TREE IN A COMMERCIAL (OFFICE)
DEVELOPMENT ON 20245 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD.
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
TR-2002-01
Mark Osborne, Cupertino Plaza Prof. Bldg.
20245 Stevens Creek Boulevard
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino received an application
to removal one Pear (Pyrus communis) tree and replace it with other trees, as described
in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support removal of
Tree#l; and has satisfied the following requirements:
1) Tree#l, due to structural damage, poor health, and crowding of adjacent healthier
trees, 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 at Cupertino Plaza Professional
Building is hereby approved; 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-2002-01, as set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of April 8, 2002 are incorporated by reference herein.
Resolution No. 6130
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SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS:
Approval for the removal of Tree#l; one 11-1j 4 inch Pear (Pyrus communis) tree
(Tree#l) from the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage as indicated in the plan set
dated March 26, 2002 is granted.
2. REPLACEMENT TREES:
Three (3) Bradford Pear (Pyrus Callyerana) 36-inch box trees shall be planted on the
subject site in the landscape strip along the north property wall as shown on the
plans dated March 26, 2002. The tree drip lines shall be located away from the
building. The applicant will be held responsible for the removal and replacement of
Tree#l. The replacement trees shall be planted within thirty (30) days of the
removal of Tree#l.
3. TREE MAINTENANCE
Future pruning andj or maintenance of trees on the site shall be done by an ISA
certified arborist.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of April 2002, at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Taghi, Chen, Auerbach and Chairperson Corr
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
f sf Steve Piasecki
Steve Piasecki
Director of Community Development
f sf Charles Corr
Charles Corr, Chairperson
Cupertino Planning Commission
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