Arborist Report (2019-11-27)
PREPARED FOR:
LU CONSTRUCTION
505 Sunnybrook Drive
Campbell, CA 95008
SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2019
P R E PA R E D BY:
R I C H A R D S M I T H , C E R T I F I E D A R B O R I S T
CERTIFIED ARBORIST NO. WE-8745A
B AY A R E A T R E E S P E C I A L I S T S
Richard Smith-Bay Area Tree Specialists - 408-466-3469
541 W. Capitol Expwy PMB 287 San Jose, Ca 95136
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Contents
SUMMARY ................................................................................ 3
PURPOSE AND USE OF THIS REPORT ............................. 3
ANALYSIS .................................................................................. 3
LIMITS OF THE ASSIGNMENT ........................................... 3
TREE INVENTORY ................................................................. 4
GPS .............................................................................................. 5
QUALIFICATIONS, ASSUMPTIONS, AND LIMITING CONDITIONS 6
CERTFICATION OF PERFORMANCE ................................ 7
Richard Smith-Bay Area Tree Specialists - 408-466-3469
541 W. Capitol Expwy PMB 287 San Jose, Ca 95136
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SUMMARY
I, Richard Smith, Certified Arborist No. WE-8745A and Certified Tree Risk Assessor No. 589 was called out to assess
trees located at 505 Sunnybrook Drive Campbell, CA for species type, size and health.
PURPOSE AND USE OF THIS REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide tree inventory, GPS, condition of trees and recommendations.
ANALYSIS
The tree was measured at four and one half feet above grade (Diameter at Breast Height) (DBH)) with Ben Meadows
TM Diameter Tape, made in Germany.
LIMITS OF THE ASSIGNMENT
• No aerial inspection, trenching or resistance drilling was performed.
• No Biological tests were performed.
• No tree risk assessments were performed.
• Only a visual inspection from the ground was performed.
Richard Smith-Bay Area Tree Specialists - 408-466-3469
541 W. Capitol Expwy PMB 287 San Jose, Ca 95136
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TREE INVENTORY
Tree #935 Deodora Cedar DBH 31", height 51', crown spread 27', health good, structure fair tree has history
of poor pruning practice's due to proximity to PG&E wires. This tree is recommended for removal due to close
proximity to home and utility interference. This tree has outgrown the area in which it was planted. Tree roots
cannot be pruned within the critical root zone therefore root pruning is not an option. This tree creates an
unusual hardship for the property owner and restricts the economic enjoyment of the property.
Recommendation is for removal and replacement with a small tree species.
Tree #936 Deodora Cedar DBH 30", height 55', crown spread 33', health good, structure fair due to poor
pruning practice's near PG&E wires. This tree is recommended for removal due to close proximity to home and
utility interference. This tree has outgrown the area in which it was planted. Tree roots cannot be pruned within
the critical root zone, therefore root pruning is not an option. This tree creates an unusual hardship for the
property owner and restricts the economic enjoyment of the property. Recommendation is for removal and
replacement with a small tree species.
Tree #937 Orange Tree DBH multi-trunk 24", height 18', crown spread 18', health fair structure, structure fair.
Tree #938 Mock Orange DBH multi-trunk 17”, height 13', crown spread 14’, health fair, structure poor.
Tree #939 Ironwood neighbor's tree DBH multi-trunk DBH 16”, height 26', crown spread 18', health good,
structure fair.
Tree number #940 Almond neighbor's tree, DBH multi-trunk 12", height 16', crown spread 12’, health poor,
structure fair.
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541 W. Capitol Expwy PMB 287 San Jose, Ca 95136
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GPS
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QUALIFICATIONS, ASSUMPTIONS, AND LIMITING CONDITIONS
Any legal description provided to the arborist is assumed to be correct. Any titles or ownership of properties
are assumed to be good and marketable. All property is appraised or evaluated as though free and clear, under
responsible ownership and competent management.
All property is presumed to be in conformance with applicable codes, ordinances, statutes, or other
regulations.
Care has been taken to obtain information from reliable sources. However, the arborist cannot be responsible
for the accuracy of information provided by others.
The arborist shall not be required to give testimony or attend meetings, hearings, conferences, mediations,
arbitrations, or trials by reason of this report unless subsequent contractual arraignments are made, including
payment of an additional fee for such service.
This report and any appraisal value expressed herein represent the opinion of the arborist, and the arborist fee
is not contingent upon the reporting of a specified appraised value, a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a
subsequent event.
Sketches, drawings, and photographs in this report are intended for use as visual aids, are not necessarily to
scale, and should not be construed as engineering or architectural reports or surveys. The reproduction of
information generated by architects, engineers, or other consultants on any sketches, drawings, or photographs is
only for coordination and ease of reference. Inclusion of said information with any drawings or other documents
does not constitute a representation as to the sufficiency or accuracy of said information.
Unless otherwise expressed: a) this report covers only examined items and their condition at the time of
inspection; and b) the inspection is limited to visual examination of accessible items without dissection, excavation,
probing, or coring. There is no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, that structural problems or
deficiencies of plants or property may not arise in the future.
Richard Smith-Bay Area Tree Specialists - 408-466-3469
541 W. Capitol Expwy PMB 287 San Jose, Ca 95136
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CERTFICATION OF PERFORMANCE
I, Richard Smith, Certify:
That I have personally inspected the tree(s) and/or the property referred to in this report, and have states my
findings accurately. The extent of the evaluation and/or appraisal is stated in the attached report and Terms of
Assignment;
That I have no current or prospective interest in the vegetation or the property that is the subject of this report,
and I have no personal interest or bias with respect to the parties involved;
That the analysis, opinions and conclusions stated herein are my own;
That my analysis, opinions, and conclusions were developed and this report has been prepared according to
commonly accepted Arboricultural practices;
That no one provided significant professional assistance to the arborist, except as indicated in the report.
That my compensation is not contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined conclusion that favors the
cause of the client or any other party, nor upon the results of the assessment, the attainment of stipulated results,
or the occurrence of any other subsequent events;
I further certify that I am an I.S.A. Certified Arborist in good standing with The International Society of
Arboriculture. I have been involved with the practice of Arboriculture and the care and study of trees since 2004.
Richard Smith
I.S.A. Certified Arborist WE-8745A
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541 W. Capitol Expwy PMB 287 San Jose, Ca 95136
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