Tree Removal Permit - 2012CITY of CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
September 21, 2012
Anthony R. Schrock
Property Pro, LTD.
14127 Capri Drive, Suite 8
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Re: File No: PLN2012-168
Address: 1159 Capri Drive
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Dear Mr. Schrock,
The Campbell Planning Division has reviewed your July 25, 2012 Tree Removal Permit
application (PL1V'2012-168) for removal of two Coast Redwood trees, measuring 30 inches and
28 inches in diameter, located on property adjacent to the above address. Pursuant to Campbell
Municipal Code Sec. 21.32.080 (Campbell Tree Protection Ordinance), the Community
Development Director may only approve a Tree Removal Permit after making at least one of the
following findings:
1. Diseased or Dander of Falling -The tree or trees are irreparably diseased or presents a danger of falling
that cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable preservation and/or preventative procedures and
practices such that the public health or safety requires its removal.
2. Potential Damaee -The tree or trees can potentially cause substantial damage to existing or proposed main
buildings (e.g., dwellings or other main buildings) or interfere with utility services and cannot be
controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation or modification of the structure or utility services.
Economic Enjovment and Hardship -The retention of the tree restricts the economic enjoyment of the
property or creates an unusual hardship for the property owner by severely limiting the use of the property
in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and situated properties, and the
applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the approval authority that there are no reasonable
alternatives to preserve the tree. A minor reduction of the potential number of residential units or building
size due to the tree location does not represent a severe limit of the economic enjoyment of the property.
Based upon a review of the application materials and multiple inspections of the property, the
Community Development Director has approved the removal both of the Redwood trees. In
addition to the recommendation by a Certified Arborist, the decision was based upon the City's
observation of major roots from each tree directly under the foundation of the structure causing
visible damage to the foundation and physical separation of a balcony from the remaining
structure. The physical separation of the balcony and the damage to the foundation does not
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appear to be able to be controlled through reasonable relocation or modification of the structure
(satisfying Finding No. 2 -Potential Damage).
The removal of the tree is subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
The applicant shall plant two (2) 36-inch box trees near the location of each tree to be removed. The
replacement trees shall be planted within 30 days of the effective date of this approval, unless accepted
arboricultural practices dictate a preferential planting period for the species chosen as replacement tree.
This decision is final in 10 calendar days of the Community Development Director's decision,
unless an appeal is received in writing at the City of Campbell City Clerk's Office, on or before
October 1, 2012. If an appeal is received, you will be immediately notified of its receipt.
Otherwise, you may remove the aforementioned tree at the close of the 10 day appeal period.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to me at (408) 866-2142 or via email at
stevep@cityofcampbell. com.
Sincerely,
Steve Prosser
Associate Planner
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Interim Community Development Director