Tree Removal Permit - 2015City of Campbell
Community Development Deparkment
February 2, 2015
Stephan Rosner
549 W. Rincon A.ve
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: File No: F'LN2015-019
Address: 549 W. Rincon Ave
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Dear Mr. Rosner,
The Campbell Planning Division has completed review of your Tree Removal Permit
application (PLN2015-019) for removal of one (1) Monterey Pine tree measuring 40 inches in
diameter located in the back yard at 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 Danger of Falling -The tree or trees are 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. Structure Damage -The tree or trees can have caused or may imminently cause significant damage to the
existing main structure(s) that cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable modification of the
tree's root or branch structure.
3. Utility [nterference -The tree or trees have interfered with utility services where such interference cannot
be controlled or remedied through reasonable modification/relocation of the utilities or reasonable
modification of the tree's root or branch structure.
4. Overplanting -The tree(s) is crowding other protected tree(s) to the extent that removal is necessary to
ensure the long-term viability of adjacent tree(s).
5. Economic E.njoyment and Hardship -The retention of the tree(s) 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(s). A minor reduction of the potential number of residential units or
building siz~° due to the tree location does not represent a severe limit of the economic enjoyment of the
property.
PLN2015-010,,. Tiree Removal Permit Page 2 of 2
Based upon a review of the application materials and an inspection of the property, the
Community Development Director has approved removal of the Monterey Pine tree, finding that
the tree has a weak structure that may not be remedied through reasonable preservation
procedures (satisfying Finding No. 1 -Diseased or Danger of Falling). As a result, the
Community Development Director is able to make the required findings for removal of the tree.
Removal of the tree is subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
The applicant shall plant one (1) 24-inch box tree somewhere on the above referenced
property. The replacement species may be selected by the applicant but shall not include
Eucalyptus or fruit trees. The replacement tree 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 the replacement tree.
Or
2. Payment of an In-Lieu Fee shall be made to the city for tree planting elsewhere in the
community should on-site location of the replacement trees not be possible. The in-lieu
fee is based on the fair market value of one 24" box tree.
This decision including the above condition of approval 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 Community Development Department, 70 North First Street, Campbell, on or
before February 19, 2015. A written appeal must be accompanied by the required $200 appeal
filing fee. If an appeal is received, you will be notified of its receipt. If no appeal is received, you
may remove the tree after the close of the 10-day appeal period.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 871-5103 or via email at
cindym@cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
Cindy McCormick
Senior Planner
cc: Aki Honda Snelling, Planning Manager
70 North First Street ^ Campbell, CA 95008-1423 • Tee (408) 866-2140 • Fax (408) 866-5140 • e-Mau, planning~cityofcampbell.com