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TR-2015-52b DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEIVT CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO,CA 95014-3255 C U P E RT 1 N O (408)777-3308 • FAX(408)777-3333 • planningC}cupertino.org October 1, 2015 Arborwell Attn: Sam Oakley 2337 American Ave. Hayward, CA 94545 SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER—Application TR-2015-52 This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on October 1 2015 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of a dead 12" diameter Goldenrain tree located in a Planned Development Zone, located at 10460 Bandley Drive. Staff has made the finding that the protected tree is dead and cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation or modification. The proposed replacement plan is consistent with the Protected Tree Ordinance since the applicant is replacing the trees on site, and the number of replacements is consistent with the ordinance. The finding is necessary to grant the tree removal permit in accordance with section 14.18.180 (A) (1) and (3). The application is approved with the following conditions: 1. APPROVED PROLECT This approval is based on the arborist report prepared by Sam Oakley (#WE-9474A), dated August 10, 2015, consisting of three pages and a tree removal and replacement site plan, except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution. 2. TREE REPLACEMENT The required replacement tree include one 36" box Goldenrain tree. 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 within 30 days of replanting. 3. PROTECTED TREES The applicant understands that replacement trees are protected trees and 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. The applicant shall also disclose the location and species of all replacements trees on site upon sale of the property. 4. 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 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. Sincerely, � � C� �- ai e Groeneweg Assistant Planner (408) 777-3257 kaitieg@cupertino.org CC:Cupertino Industrial Associates by T`he Cortana Corporation, 800 El Camino Real#175, Menlo Park, CA 94015 � � �, Arbo`r ell. August 10,2015 protessionat#eee management �:�__ , �--`u'�.� `1!2-oZDI✓�-✓� City of Cupertino �� `` 4 ' '''``��''r 10300 Torre Avenue /� ' ��' Cupertino,California 95014 � � � • r Removal at 10460 Bandle Drive Cu ertino CA G�. Re. Dead T ee y , p , To whom it may concern, This letter intends to address one (1) Koelreuteria paniculata (Goldenrain Tree) located street-side on the western perimeter area between the street and the sidewalk at 10460 Bandley Drive in Cupertino,California. Please see Exhibit 1.1 for the relative location of the subject tree indicated as a red dot,and for the location of the replacement tree. Metrics far the removed tree is found in the following table: . . �- � . - � � .� ; Goldenrain Tree i Koelreutaria paniculata _12" _ 38" y 35'__j___ 25' The tree was determined to be dead (see Exhibit 1.2) due to its extensive loss of foliage, severely desiccated foliage,and lack of any green growth. A test for live cambium tissue had negative results. Goldenrain Trees are deciduous trees and should have a full crown throughout the summer months. The other nearby street trees on the property are green and healthy with vigorous growth. The tree likely succumbed to water-stress as a result of the region-wide drought. Important soil respiration has likely been reduced due to the lack of water. Lack of water and nutrient uptake is exacerbated by the heat- island effect caused by the reflected heat from the surrounding hardscape surfaces,scorching any stressed,live tissue. Removal of a dead tree does not require a tree removal permit prior to its removal pursuant to Section 14.18.140 Paragraph B of the City of Cupertino's Municipal Code;however,a subsequent application must be filed within five(5)working days,included with this letter. The tree will require replacement, selected to ensure optimal structure, health, and no girdling roots. The proposed replacement is one(1)36-inch box Goldenrain Tree. The selected tree will then be trained from an early age as needed to optimize branching structure,extending the aesthetically and structurally sound lifespan of the tree. Please review this information and contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the information provided in this letter. Sincerely, � �,_ Sam Oakley Certified Arborist,WE-9474A RCA#556 2337 AMERICAN AVE,HAYWARD,CA 94545 OFFICE:(888)969-8733 1993 EAST BAYSHORE ROAD,REDWOOD CITY,CA 94063 MAitv FAx:(510)881-5208 HR FAx(510)670-0275 WWW.ARBORWELL.COM ! - +� ,� Arbor ell. 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