Tree Removal Permit - 2015Community Development Department
July 29, 2015
Judy Robinson
141 Redding Rd
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: File No: PLN2015-222
Address: 141 Redding Rd
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Dear Applicant,
The Campbell Planning Division has completed review of your Tree Removal Permit
application (PLN2015-222) for removal of one (1) cedar tree measuring 23" in diameter
located in the front yard between 139 and 141 Redding Road.
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 Interference -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 EnLyment 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.
PLN2015-222 ~ 141 Redding Rd Pa e
The stated reasons for removal of the tree are structure damage and utility interference.
Based upon a review of the application documents and a visual inspection of the tree on July
27, 2015, the Community Development Director has determined that the required findings for
approval have not been met and the application is denied.
Finding #2 (Structure Damage), applies to main structure(s) which, per Section 21.32.020 of
Campbell Municipal Code, includes dwelling units, in-ground swimming pools, detached
garages, and other accessory structures over 200 square feet. Any damage to the walkway and
driveway, which are not considered main structures, cannot be used to substantiate a request
for removal.
Although the cedar tree is located in close proximity to PG&E lines, Finding #3 (Utility
Interference) requires not only that the trees interfere with utilities, but also that this
interference cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable measures (such as pruning
the branches away from the utility lines). While the tree has been topped by PG&E to avoid
interference with utilities, the tree still appears to be healthy in its current state. If future
interference cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable modification of the tree's
branch structure, please submit a letter from PG&E to that effect. Additionally, the tree does
not appear to be interfering with the existing water boxes to a degree that cannot be controlled
or remedied through reasonable modification relocation of the utilities or reasonable
modification of the tree's root structure.
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 10, 2015. A written appeal
must be accompanied by the required $200 appeal filing fee.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me by phone at (408) 866-2144
or by email at nazp@cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
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Naz Pouya
Project Planner
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Community Development Director
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