Tree Removal Permit - 2013CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
July 12, 2013
Carl and Kathy Herrera
1580 Beth Way
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: File No: PLN2013-149
Address: 1 ~80 Beth Way
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Herrera,
The Campbell Planning Division has completed review of your Tree Removal Permit
application (FLN2013-149) for removal of one (1) Deodar Cedar tree measuring 182" in
circumference located 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 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 preventive procedures and
practices such that the public health or safety requires its removal.
?. Potential Damage -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.
3. Economic Enjoyment 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 an inspection of the property, the
Community Development Director has approved removal of the Cedar tree. The Community
Development Director finds that the tree presents a danger of falling which cannot be controlled
through reasonable preventive procedures (satisfying Finding No. 1) and that the tree has the
potential to cause substantial damage which cannot be reasonably remedied (satisfying Finding
No. 2). A report by a Certified Arborist indicates the tree's structure is poor including multiple
trunks with narrow angles of attachment, which results in an increased risk of limb failure and
overall structural failure. The arborist has confirmed there is no way to safely prune or otherwise
maintain the tree which would reduce this risk. In addition. the tree's roots have interfered with
utilities and pose a hazard to the home's foundation. The arborist has confirmed that removing or
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cutting roots is not advisable given the tree's poor structure, as any reduction in root support
could destabilize the tree and increase the level of hazard.
Removal of the tree is subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
1. The applicant shall plant one (1) 36-inch box tree somewhere on the above referenced property. 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.
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
July 22, 2013. 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) 866-2144 or via email at
mariyah@cityofcampbel l.com.
Sincerely,
Marisa Hodge
Project Planner
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Community Development Director
70 North First Street • Campbell, Cn 95008-1423 • TES (408) 86G-2140 • Fnh (408) 866-~ 140 • E-M,vt, planningrii~cit}~ofcampbcll.com