Tree Removal Permit - 2014CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
January 28, 2014
David Galant
Atlantis Properties
10 Jackson Street, Suite 107
Los Gatos, CA 9~~030
Re: File No: P'LN2013-310
Address: 193 Superior Drive
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Dear Mr. Galant,
The Campbell Planning Division has completed review of your Tree Removal Permit
application (PLN'2013-310) for removal of one (1) Modesto Ash tree measuring 22.8 inches in
diameter 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 Danger of Falling -The tree or trees are irreparably diseased or presents a danger of falling
that cannot lbe 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. Utilit.~ference -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).
Economic E;nioyment 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 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 Ash tree, finding that the tree is
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decayed and presents a danger of falling (satisfying Finding No. 1 -Diseased or Danger of
Falling). The tree has poor structure in its main crotch along with a large decayed cavity, and this
condition cannot be safely remedied through pruning, cabling, or other preventative measures.
Removal of the tree is subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
1. The applicant shall plant one (1) 24-inch box Podocarpus tree in the front yard of the above referenced
property. The replacement tree shall be a cultivar which allows for growth into a mature tree, and shall be
allowed to grow to its full genetic height. 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 Community Development
Department, 70 I`Jorth First Street, Campbell, on or before February 7, 2014. 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. Please notify staff when the replacement tree has been planted.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2144 or via email at
MariyaH@cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
Mariya Hodge
Project Planner
cc: Aki Honda Snelling, Planning Manager
Javier Casta~~neda, 3173 Heritage Valley Drive, San Jose, CA 95148
Nanu D. andl Lakhiben N. Patel Trustee Et. AL, 844 Strickroth Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035