Tree Removal Permit - 2012Community Development Department
August 28, 2012
Robert Poli
1583 Dry Creek Road
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: File No: PLN2012-175
Address: 1583 Dry Creek Road
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Dear Mr. Poli,
The Campbell Planning Division has reviewed your August 8, 2012 Tree Removal Permit
application (PLN2012-175) for removal of one (1) Live Oak tree, measuring 48" in diameter
located on property at the above addresses. 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' Danger of Falline -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 Dama e -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 ar 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 1:he tree location does not represent a severe limit of the economic enjoyment of the property.
Based upon a review of the application materials and an inspection of the property, the
Community Development Director has approved the removal of the Oak tree. The decision was
based upon the City's observation that there is potential for damage to the residence and danger
of falling (satisfying Finding No. 1 -Diseased and Danger of Falling).
The removal of the tree is subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
The applicant shall plant one (1) 36-inch box tree OR two (2) 24-inch box trees near the location of
each tree to be removed. The replacement tree shall be planted within 30 days of the effective date of
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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
September 7, 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 contact Erin Fitzgibbons at (408) 866-2144 or via
email at erinf@cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
Daniel Fama
Associate Planner
cc: Paul Kermayan, Interim Community Development Director
Erin Fitzgibbons, Planning Intern