Heritage Tree Designation -2004
When Recorded Mail To:
City Clerk
City of Campbell
70 N. First Street
Campbell, CA. 95008
For the Benefit of:
City of Campbell
Recorded Free
Gov. Code Sec. 27383
(Space above this line for Recorder's Use)
RECORDATION OF HERITAGE TREE
DESIGNATION
This Recordation is executed and delivered as of the 3rdday of FebruaIY 2oq1Jy the
City of Campbell, having a business address of 70 North First Street, Campbell, California
95008 (hereinafter referred to as "City"), in favor of and for the benefit of the City of Campbell,
having an address at 70 North First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 (who is hereinafter referred to
as "City").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell (hereinafter referred to as "Owners"), are the sole
owners in fee of certain real property commonly known as 1405 Abbott Avenue, Campbell,
California (Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcel Number 403-17-043), and more particularly
depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (hereinafter referred to as the
"Subject Property");
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board of the City adopted
Resolution No. 2005 approving a Heritage Tree Designation for a fifty-six inch in diameter, one
hundred year-old Valley Oak Tree on the Subject Property, the location of which is depicted on
Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof.
WHEREAS; the Zoning Code requires the City to record the designation with the County
Recorder's office and a copy shall be provided to the property owner and the Community
Development Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. The tree depicted on Exhibit B has been declared a Heritage Tree under Chapter 21.32 of
the Campbell Municipal Code.
2. The designation set forth herein shall be appurtenant to and run with the land.
3. This Recordation shall be recorded in the Santa Clara County Office of the Recorder.
4. Owner shall obtain all proper City approvals before the removal of the said Heritage Tree
Designation.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, City has executed this Recordation as of the first date set forth
above.
Property Address:
Santa Clara County Assessors Parcel Number:
Owner of Record:
1405 Abbott Avenue
403-17-043
City of Campbell
I certify or declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date: )j Mt4 '~ ?uo 5' -
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Signed: .~~L
Robert Kass, Interlrn City Manager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
On the 1 ~ day of ~~;-, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State,
personally appeared r c..u jj' personally known to me (01 plUv«d tv InS 61'\ the 8~;~ err
._isfaetef) ". ;d"'lIWf,.) to be the person(sJ whose name~ isLal:e subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that
he/sheJthey-executed the same in hi~Ðrltfteir authorized capacity~, and that by his/herfthe;r signatureW on the instrument the
person(-sror the entity upon behalf of which the person~cted executed the instrument.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL BESTOWING HERITAGE
TREE DESIGNATION (PLN2004-118) UPON A 56-INCH IN
DIAMETER, 100 YEAR OLD OAK TREE ON PROPERTY OWNED BY
CITY OF CAMPBELL LOCATED AT 1405 ABBOTT AVENUE IN A
P-F/O-S (PUBLIC FACILITIES/OPEN SPACE) ZONING DISTRICT.
APPLICATION OF CITY OF CAMPBELL. FILE NO. PLN2004-119.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law, and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Historic Preservation Board did find as
follows with respect to application PLN2004-119:
1. This 56-inch diameter, 3100-year-old Oak tree is on the Historic Preservation Board Tree
Survey, which was completed in 2002.
2. This 56-inch diameter, 100-year-old Oak tree represents an outstanding specimen of a
desirable species.
3. This 56-inch diameter, 100-year-old Oak tree is one of significant age and/or girth in the City
of Campbell.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Historic Preservation Board further finds and
concludes that:
1. The Oak tree is unique and important to the Community; and
2. No substantial evidence has been presented ITom which a reasonable argument could be
made that shows that the Heritage Tree Designation will have a significant adverse impact on
the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Historic Preservation Board bestows Heritage
Tree Designation (PLN2004-119) upon a 56-inch diameter, 100-year-old Oak tree on property
owned by City of Campbell located at 1405 Abbott Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of September, 2004, by the following roll call vote:
Historic Preservation Board Resolution No. 2005
PLN2004-119 - 1405 Abbott Avenue - Heritage Tree Designation
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Boardmembers:
Boardmembers:
Boardmembers:
Boardmembers:
Forsman, Hernandez, Herz, Blake, and Sandoval
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CITY OF CAMPBELL. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Staff Report. Meeting of September 22, 2004
PLN2004-119
City of
Campbell
Application for a Heritage Tree Designation (PLN2002-119) for a 556inch
diameter, 100-year old Oak tree on property owned by the City of Campbell
at 1405 Abbott Avenue in a P-F/O-S (Public Facilities/Open Space)
Zoning District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Historic Preservation Board take the following action:
Adopt a resolution, approving the Heritage Tree Designation for a 56-inch diameter, 100-year
old Oak tree at 1405 Abbott Avenue.
DISCUSSION
The applicant has submitted an application for a Heritage Tree Designation for a 56-inch
diameter, 100-year old Oak tree, located at 1405 Abbott Avenue. The tree is located at Jack
Fischer Park near Pollard Road. Oak tree, commonly called the Oak at Jack Fischer Park, is
approximately 56-inches in diameter, 168-inches in circumference, 75-feet tall, and has a canopy
spread of 60-feet. The Oak at Jack Fischer Park is indigenous to the area and is probably one of
the oldest trees in the City of Campbell.
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed this item at its meeting of September 1, 2004
and was supportive of Heritage Tree Designation for the Oak tree at Jack Fischer Park.
If the Heritage Tree Designation is approved, the City shall record the designation with the
County Recorder's office and a copy shall be provided to the property owner and the Community
Development Department. A listing of designated Heritage Trees and their locations shall be
listed on the Historic Resources Inventory and maintained by the Community Development
Department.
ANALYSIS
Staff is supportive of the Heritage Tree Designation based on the following findings:
1. It is on the Historic Preservation Board Tree Survey, completed in 2002.
2. It is an outstanding specimen of a desirable species.
3. It is one of significant age and/or girth in Campbell.
Attachments
1. Reduced Plot Plan
2. Photos
3. Location Map
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Community Development Department
Memorandum
Date:
August 23,2004
To:
Parks & Recreation Commission
From:
Melinda Denis
Planner I
Re:
Heritage Tree Designation
Background
The Historic Preservation Board Subcommittee conducted an initial heritage tree survey study
throughout the entire City during the Summer of 2001. The survey was revised during the
Summer of 2002. A list of possible heritage tree designations located on private and public
property was developed and reviewed by the Historic Preservation Board on October 23, 2002.
Seven trees, located on public property or in a public right-of-way, were recommended for
further study as possible heritage tree designations.
Proposal
After further study and review, City staff is recommending heritage tree designation of two trees
located on public property, the Oak at Jack Fischer Park and the Son of the Roosevelt Redwood
at the Campbell Community Center. Potential heritage tree designations are evaluated based
upon the criteria set forth in Section 21.32.130 (Heritage Tree Designations) of the Campbell
Municipal Code. A tree may be designated as a heritage tree upon a finding that it is unique and
important to the community due to any ofthe following factors:
a. It is an outstanding specimen of a desirable species;
b. It is one of significant age and/or girth in Campbell; or
c. It has cultural, educational, economic, agricultural, social, indigenous or historical
heritage of the city.
The two potential heritage trees are outstanding specimens of a desirable species and are one of
significant age and/or girth in Campbell. The Oak at Jack Fischer Park is approximately 75-feet tall,
55.75-inches in diameter, has a 60-foot canopy spread, and is over 100 years old. The tree is
indigenous to the area and is probably one of the oldest trees in Campbell.
Parks & Recreation Comml~ In - Sevtember 1.2004
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The Son of the Roosevelt Redwood is approximately 65-feet tall, 40-inches in diameter, has a 34-
foot canopy spread, and is thirty-eight years old. The Son of the Roosevelt Redwood was grown
from a burl from the original Redwood tree planted by President Theodore Roosevelt on May 11,
1903 to honor the construction of a new high school for the Campbell Union School District. The
original Redwood tree was cut down to make way for the widening of Winchester Boulevard. Prior
to cutting down the tree, Campbell Union High School superintendent Larry Hill had taken a burl
off the original tree. He was able to produce a clone of the tree from a burl, which is a lumpy
outcropping on the trunk of the tree. On May 11, 1966, Mr. Hill planted the burl where it stands
today at the corner of Winchester Boulevard and East Campbell Avenue.
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