Tree Removal Permit - 2013Corinne Shinn
From: Karen Barba <Karen_Barba@att.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 3:36 PM
To: Corinne Shinn
Subject: Fwd: File No: PLN2013-192/Forwarding response from Mariya for your review
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From: "Mariya Hodge" <mariyahl~cityofcampbell.com>
Date: September 3, 2013 at 4:45:02 PM PDT
To: "Karen Barba" <karen barba~u;att.net>
Subject: RE: File No: PLN2013-192
Hi Karen,
A 36" Brisbane Box tree would be fine. Planting in the week of 9/9 is OK.
Thanks,
Mariya
Mariya Hodge ~ Planner
Cunununity Development I)epartmentl Planning Division
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From: Karen Barba [mailto:karen barbaCa~att.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 3:09 PM
To: Mariya Hodge
Subject: Re: File No: PLN2013-192
Hello,
My husband does not like the Italian Cypress so I have thrown that idea out. Our arborist has suggested
a Brisbane Box tree and he is trying o find one from his supplier in a 36-inch box. Please let me know if
the Brisbane Box tree is acceptable. We anticipate having the tree planted sometime during the week of
9/9. Thank you again.
Karen Barba
From: Mariya Hodge <marivah(a~cityofcampbelLcom>
To: Karen Barba <karen barbaCa~att.net>
Sent: Thhursday, August 29, 2013 12:03 PM
Subject:: RE: File No: PLN2013-192
Hi Karen,
1
I left you a brief voice mail message but wanted to follow up via email. Our Municipal Code is quite
specific about the sizes of required replacement trees based on the sizes of the removed trees. We do
have this ability to approve a greater number of replacements in a smaller size, but we wouldn't ever
approves something smaller than a 24-inch box tree based on what's specified in the ordinance. So 15-
gallon trees would not work for our replacement requirement.
Staff would be willing to accept two 24-inch box sized trees (non-fruit bearing species) in lieu of one 36-
inch bo;< sized tree. Of course you can plant four trees if you wish, but we would require at least
two. Italian Cypress trees could work well in the space you have available because of their narrow form,
as you mentioned. You may want to check with your arborist and see if they can get Italian Cypress trees
in a 24-inch box size. If that works, send me an email confirming what you will plant and I'll approve it
and adcl it to the file.
Thanks,
Mariya
Mariya Hodge ~ Planner
Community Development Department', Planning Division
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70 N. First Street ,Campbell , CA 9008
From: Karen Barba [mailto:karen barbaCa att.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:55 AM
To: Mariya Hodge
Subject: File No: PLN2013-192
Dear Ms. Hodge,
I am writing regarding the tree removal on my property and the Conditions of Approval that state a 36-
inch boxed tree must be planted.
An arborist has been to my property and because of the small space available for planting suggested that
perhaps the City would consider letting us plant four (4) 15-inch Italian Cypress Trees rather than one (1)
36-inch tree. These trees have an upright growth habit and would not hang over the fence on the
neighbor's property nor would they block our sidewalk.
Your consideration of this alternative plan would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from
you.
Thank you.
Karen Barba
31 Hunt Way
Campbell, CA 95008
PLN2013-192 ~ Tree Rem~~al Permit Page 2 oft
inspection of the property, the Community Development Director has approved removal of the
Redwood tree, finding that the tree had damaged the main structure and that there was no
reasonable means of modifying the tree's root structure to prevent significant future damage
(satisfying Finding No. 2 -Structure Damage).
Removal of the tree is subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
I . 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 Community Development
Department, 70 North First Street, Campbell, on or before August 19, 2013 (the deadline falls on
a weekend and is automatically extended to Monday). 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. 1f
no appeal is received, you may complete removal of the tree including stump and roots after the
close o~f 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,
i~~' ~
Mariya Hodge
Project Planner
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Community Development Director
70 Noirth First Street • Campbell, CA 9008-1423 • TF.~ (408) 866-2140 • ra.x (408) 866-5140 • e-ngn~L planning!a?cityofcampbell.com