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TR-2016-02b DEPARTMEIVT O�CO1VIIdYUlVIT'Y DEVELOPIVIENT ��, , CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO,CA 95014-3255 ���� '�`� � (408)777-3308 a FAX(408)777-3333 m plaruungC�?cu�ertino.org February 10,2016 Meg Thomas � Apple,Inc 1 Infinite Loop,1VIS 21-1AC2 Cupertino, CA 95014 SUSJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ACTION LETTER-App�ic��on'�'A�-20���02 This letter confirms the decision of the Director of Community Development, given on February 10, i 2016 approving a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal and replacement of 2 dead Pinus radiata '� (Monterey Pine) trees at an office,research; and development campus,located af 19050 Pruneridge Avenue. , �ta�f has rga�de �he fand'ang fIl�at ��e pro�ected �ree� ��e d�ad and c��n�� b� �o��olled or rea�esfl�.e� �11�'�d�:��fl �'�'dS�fl����.� ��IOC�$HO%L O� %ffiOd.1flCd�lOfl1. ��l� ����S�S�� �'��I�C�'B11L�&$ �9��fl� 1S C�fl1SflSt�Il'�t �Tl��l �he l��otected ��ee �rd�nance since the a�p�ycan� gs �eplaci�ng �he �ees �n site, ansl the numlber of %'��D��C�flfl1�11�5 flS C��S1S$�T&$ VVfl$�d ��1� OY'dIl�1�fl1C�. 'l['lae ��n�i�g �.s necess� �� g�aa�� the t��e re��va�. pea�a��g�a acc��da�ce wva��a sectio��4.�.�.�.�0 (�� ��� and (3). The application is approved with the following conditions: 1. APPROUED PROTECT This approval is based on the arborist report prepared by 1Vlichael Bench (#WE-1897A), dated June 30 and August 18, 2015, consisting of three pages including a tree removal and replacement site plan, except as may be amended by conditions in this resolution. 2. PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL The replacement trees required in this permit (TR-2016-02) are in addition to the required replacement trees for TR-2011-39 and per Resolution 13-084. All prior conditions of approval through past approvals shall remain in effect. 3. TREE REPLACEMENT The required replacement trees are two 72-inch box Quercus shumardii (Shumard Oak) and three 36- inch box Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Fastigiata' (Columnar Blue Atlas Cedar), as per replacement plan. The applicant shall provide the Department of Community Developmenf adequate documentation,` ; including but not limited to photographs, receipts or invoices, to verify that the replacement trees have been planted prior to final occupancy of the main office building at the Apple 2 campus. 4. 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. 5. NOTICE OF FEES,DEDICATIOlVS,RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS The conditi.ons of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication . requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code I, 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; pursuanf to Goverr-unent Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a I protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exaetions. Sincerely, F`�- ' `, � �.��- Ellen Yau Assistant Planner (408):777-1360 ', ellen,y@cupertino.org �a�r���`���� �--�1� �- b� ���S�1a��d�d� ��9��c�� 1D���➢n�efl lL.�e��➢n — � �.��/.� �aw�� Consulting Arborist �S�V��'���tl� (831) 594-5151 �''� � �,._ _ _ _.—____� � � ��,s� ��� �n����' � 7327 Langley Canyon Road `_.. Prunedale,.California.93907. �: ���Vll��'b'���Il'��3 ��D]�D����ICpIl]�DllIlS� , l�a�an�u��°g�l�e�v��n�� Canp��a-�n�n�,C�flaff��-�nn� As�n��a�n�an� I:was asked by Piu Ghosh,Planner, City of Cupertino,to make regular site visits to inspect the trees at the Apple Campus 2 I'roject Site, located at Pruneridge and Tantau ' Avenues, and Wolfe Road;Cupertino, California. O�s��v��n�aas This report documents site inspections on 6-30-15 and �-1�-15. C�IlIl��1C�llIlII�� �ll��VllSll���.I�UIlICIl�3�,��Il� '�, For this site visit, I met I�avid 1Vluffly,Apple Arborist,who escorted me around the site in an Apple vehicle, as there is very tight security. Only authorized persons are permitted on the site. I IVIr.1Vluffly showed me the transplarited Coast Live Oak(Quercus agrifolia)trees# 1043, : ' 1046, and 1112. The canopies of these trees fiave become very sparse. Trees# 1043 and 1046 exhibited vertical cracks in their bark, a common symptom of severe dehydration. Mr.1Vluffly stated that the contracting company had not kept up with the watering to these trees, but this had been corrected.The irrigation is currently intensified.However, the terminal stems of the branches exhibited swollen buds,whicfi was an encouraging sign.Perhaps Mr. 1Vluffly had caught the error and corrected it in time. The canopy die- back to this point was minimal. The oniy thing to do was to continue the intensified irrigation schedule and to wait. Several of the transplanted Coast Redwood(Sequoia sempervirens)were showing slight yellowing of the leaves, an initial symptom of drought stress. The irrigation to these had also been intensified recently. I do not expect further decline. All of the transplanted I�eodar cedars (Ced�us deoda�a) showed no symptoms of decline. The large transplanted Valley Oak(Quercust lobata) # 1034 e�ibited a somewhat sparse canopy,which was expected of the transplanting of a valley oak of this size. This tree had begun to produce new terminal growth,which is a very good indication that the tree will survive the transplanting in relatively good condition. Prepared by Michael L.Bench, Site Observations: 1 Consulting Arborist June 30, 2015, and August 1�,2015 -� App1e:Campus 2 Cupertino, CA The planting of new trees has begun in those areas; in which site improvements have ; been completed and no further improvemerits are planned. To this point, many '� : Englemann oak, Cathedral oak, andQue�cus f�ainetto have been planted. Every specimen observed was in exceptional condition. �����na�e�na���a�ans I recommended to fertilize the struggling Coast live oak Trees# 1043, 1046, and 1112 with a slow release formula called Greenbelt 22-16-16 from I�omeo Packing Company, Half Moon Bay. If these trees are capable of recovery,this should help tliem along. I suggest that this be applied after the intense summer sunny period in late September or October. This fertilizer remains available in the soil for uptake by the trees for 8-10 'months. C��c���nn�n�Sflh�Vnsn�o��an��ash Il�,2�Il5 For this site visit; I met 1VIeg Thomas and David 1Vluffly,who escorted me around the site in an Apple vehicle. The,Coast live aak trees# 1043, 1046 and 1112 have put on some new leaves and appear to have started making a recovery. The application of the fertilizer recommended for late September or October should give them a boost. There is a dense row of Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis), Coast Redwood(Sequoia l _ sefnpervirens),and I�eodar Cedar(Ced�us deoda�a)trees adjacent to south side the 'property boundary along Freeway 2�0. A deep soil cut has;been done approximately at the edge of the old parking lot in this area. The largest roots I observed in the face of the soil cut were approximately 1/4 inch in diameter or smalfier. This root damage is minimal. I do not expect any of these trees to die or severely decline;but it will be essential to maintain regular irrigation to these trees. Two 1Vlonterey Pine (Pinus Nadiata) Trees (#3309 and#2987), both on Tantau Avenue, have died. It usually takes a year or more before the trunks would likely fall,but limbs could be expected to fall any time. I consider this risk to be a significant hazard,partially due to the fact that this section of Tantau Avenue is very busy. As a precaution, I recommend that these two trees be removed as soon as possible. The olive trees around the perimeter of the parking lot of the existing building RC3, currently used as a construction headquarters, are in the process of being boxed for transplant. These should all transplant very well. Prepared by Michael L. Bench, Site Observations: 2 Consulting Arborist June 30,2015,and August 18, 2015 Apple Campus 2 Cupertino, CA IVew trees have been planted along Wolfe Road. The new trees consist of Englemann oak (QueNcus englemannii),Valley oak(Que�cus lobata) and Quercus castanifolia. Some of the valley oak are a little sparse at this point,but they should recover quickly. R����nnann�an���u�ans , I recommend that the dead 1Vlonterey pine Trees# 3309 and#2987 be removed as soon as possible due to hazardous limb potentiaL l�espectfully submitted, � '` �� I 1Vlichael L.Bench, Consulting Arborist ' International Society of Arboriculture Certification#WE 1897A American Society of Consulting Arborists Member Prepared by Michael L.Bench, Site Observations: 3, Consulting Arborist June 30, 2015, and August I8,2015 � : / �.. � �1 � � , 3318 � O • 58 % �, � . � � i t" '2�'�-P��//i7 / O . �F'! /�4�;<<� o ;' ' � �„ , , 00 • �ryp. .=1 0 �s .� � � � ;,s — __ �,,�' �.���,.;:.� _ ppp'''�'� �CROSSW�1Lh �� _`` ��� , � ' DELIN[:4l'ION �. � "A^_4F LAUDF_R" 3 ' 231� Cl d ���. . � �° � ' . 3308\� 31 ! ��� � ������ • �.:.,. ,� � �, �� � � �_ Existing tree #3309 � to be removed due 2248 � � to poor health � 5 EE�� (dead) 6 �'?1 ; � 25 2�� �� �9a_: To be replaced by: o � � ' $ ` 2 72" box Quercus , 1 5 15 I i `: -1� . • • 2 15 7 .2 _. ��f � s; shumardii, �'� 30 � continuing the ���� ��, � � ,� 3a"�� � street tree pattern, , � � �� .�o as shown in green i ; i �� i'' � �; � ' ' � I 'y 11t'-' � L� 3G( i� ��� L ' � � ( �� I ._ 1 , - � , . �� .,. , �� � . ; _ �, , ^oZD/(O —p� i � e .." ��... . �. � ��,L .. � _. ✓"�vi� , ,l_' .P,ii,t> rt""' , _-' ._—_'._..- -.--`. . .-__.. ... }� — 1 __' � .:Y�,.�d� ... -�� o � ;�1- � � D I .'' •. �� \" Y,,.' _. . . . �_�0 �. \��\� : � _, � ,: � , - --- _ -- - . , o , - � � � . , ���� ,.Q, � , �\.- . . 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