Tree Removal Permit - Pine - 2019CITY OF CAI PBELL
Community Development Department
August 30, 2019
Musad Maesumi
2898 Joseph Ave
Campbell, Ca, 95008
Re: File No: PLN2019-169
Address: 1374 Stevens Ct -
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Status: Approved
Dear Applicant,
The Campbell Planning Division has completed review of your Tree Removal Permit
application (PLN2019-169) for removal of one (1) Pine Tree measuring 24" in circumference
located at the back of the abovementioned property.
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.
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 Enjoyment 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.
70 North First Street • Campbell, CA 95008-1423 • TEL (408) 866-2140 • FAX (408) 866-5140 • E-MAIL planning@cityofcampbell.com
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The stated reason for removal states danger of falling onto neighbors roof and root damage
due to close proximity to the new home that is building built.
Based upon a review of the application documents, the Community Development Director has
determined that the required finding for approval has been met and the application is approved.
Finding #2 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. Based on the areas staff was allowed to inspect, staff
observed damage to the tree's root system due to the construction of a new single family
home. The tree canopy is also impeding on the new construction, and may interfere with the
second story that will be built. This cannot be easily remedied at this point in construction and
removal of the tree is recommended. Applicant is required to replace removed tree with an
Oak, Ash, Redwood, or Cedar tree anywhere on the property.
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 Sept 9 2019. 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) 866-2732
or by email at paular u,cit. o�pbell.com.
Sincerely,
Paula Ruffinelli
Planning Technician
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Community Development Director
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