Tree Removal Permit - 2003CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
December 17, 2003
Ms. Lyn Jeffrey
MCM Diversified, Inc.
777 N. First Street
San Jose, CA 95112
RE:
Tree Removal Permit Application
File No.: PLN2003-138 --600 East Hamilton Avenue
Dear Ms. Jeffrey:
The Community Development Director has conditionally approved your application for a Tree Removal
Permit (PLN2003-138) to remove two (2) Canary Island Pine trees currently located adjacent to the
Salmar A venue building entrance of the building located on property at 600 East Hamilton Avenue,
subject to the following condition of approval for tree replacement:
1. Three (3) 24-inch box Chinese Pistache trees will be planted on the property to replace the two
Pine trees on or before January 27, 2004, per the Tree Protection Ordinance and the Tree
Replanting Plan.
The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination, with a supporting
recommendation by a Certified Arborist, that the trees have overgrown the landscape area where they are
located causing potential damage to the building foundation and gas utilities. This condition may not be
remedied by means other than removal.
It is recommended that the tree be removed by persons who are experienced and bonded for the removal
of trees and that the stumps be ground out and the roots removed so there will not be re-growth of the
tree.
This approval is final in 10 calendar days, unless an appeal is received in writing at the City of Campbell
City Clerk's Office, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, on or before Mondav. December 27. 2003 at 5:00 p.m.
The tree may not be removed until after the lO-day appeal period has passed and no appeals have been
received. If no appeals are filed, staff will send you a letter to let you know that the Tree Removal Permit
is final. A notice of tree removal will be posted on the property where it is visible to the public and a
notice will be sent out to all the property owners within 300 feet of the property.
Should you have any questions regarding the above referenced matter, please do not hesitate to contact
me at (408) 866-2144 or via email at timh@cityofcampbell.com.
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Tim Haley
Associate Planner
cc:
Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 . FAX 408.871.5140 . TOO 408.866.2790
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
December 17, 2003
NOTICE OF TREE REMOVAL
Notice is hereby given that the Community Development Director of the City of
Campbell has conditionally approved an application for a Tree Removal Permit
(PLN2003-138) to remove two (2) Canary Island Pine trees currently located adjacent to
Salmar A venue entrance the building on the property located at 600 East Hamilton
Avenue in a P-D(Planned Development) Zoning District (see map on reverse.)
Reason for Grantine: Tree Removal
The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination, with a
supporting recommendation by a Certified Arborist, that the trees have outgrown the
landscaping space and are in close proximity to the building foundation and gas utility
services thus creating potential property damage. The is structurally unsound through its
trunk and crown areas and presents a danger of falling that cannot be reasonably
remedied by means other than removal.
Conditions of Approval for Tree Removal
The applicant is required to plant three (3) 24-inch box Chinese Pistache trees on the
property in the front landscape area before January 27,2004 to replace these trees.
This approval is final in 10 calendar days, unless an appeal is received in writing at the
City of Campbell City Clerk's Office, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, on or before Monday.
December 27. 2003 at 5:00 p.m. Questions may be addressed to Tim Haley, Associate
Planner, in the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2140.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL
SHARON FIERRO
SECRETARY
PLEASE NOTE:
When calling about this Notice,
Please refer to File No. PLN2003-00121
Address: 600 East Hamilton Ave.
70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 . FAX 408.871.5140 . TOO 408.866.2790
4/14/01
Commercial Building 600 E. Hamilton Ave. Campbell,Ca.
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130 San Ramon Dr.
San Jose, CA. 95111
4/12/2001
I.S.A Certified Arborist Report
Lyn Jeffrey
c/o MCM Diversified
Commercial Building
600 E. Hamilton Ave. suite 1 50
San Jose,Ca.
RECEIVED
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Assignment
At the request ofLyn Jeffrey who is a property manager with MCM Diversified a
commercial real estate management co. in San Jose,Ca., I have been requested to evaluate
two canary island pine trees on their property located at 600 E. Hamilton ave. in Campbell
Ca. The concern involves their close proximity to the building and are the trees safe.
Observations
The two trees in question
Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis)
Tree #1
D.B.H. 5'
,)I eight aprox. 65-70'
Canopy spread 14 '
Tree is 2112' from building.
Tree #2
D.B.H. 6'8"
Height aprox.90-95'
Canopy spread 21 '
Tree has about 30% lean and raised root ball on opposite side oflean. Large roots'
growing under building amid gas and electric utilities tree is placed 5' from building.
Peninsula Tree Inc., Robert Booty/Consulting Arborist
4/14/01
Commercial Building 600 E. Hamilton Ave. Campbell,Ca.
Conclusions
These are large trees they have outgrown their space and they are too close to the
buildings, there is constantly a large amount of dry needle buildup on the roof that is not
easily accessible (about 45'up) which contributes to a fire hazard and deterioration to the
roof During my visual inspection of the trees I noted tree #2 is leaning aprox. 30% and
the root structure is raised and mounded which could indicate a degree of root failure at
the present time. See page 4 ITom publication 21584 university of California agriculture
and natural resources entitled "Recognizing Tree Hazards A Photographic Guide For
Homeowners" The illustration on page 3,4 plates 3,4,5,6 are typical examples of what I
witnessed on the property. Page 5 are photos of the trees at the actual site which
illustrates the lean and some of the mounding that is visible, they also show how close the
trees are to the building.
Recommendations
These trees need to be removed without delay, the possibility of tree failure is great. The
combination of having the gas lines and meter nearby and an electrical transformer under
the tree could cause a fire or explosion.
if I can be of any further assistance
Please call my direct line
408/226-3427
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Robert Booty
Peninsula Tree Inc., Robert Booty/Consulting Arborist
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