Tree Removal Permit - 2004August 4, 2004
Ms. Pat Hughes
Paseo de Palomas
295 Union Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
RE:
PLN2004-100 -- Tree Removal Permit Application - 295 Union Avenue, Unit 74
Dear Ms. Hughes:
The Community Development Director has conditionally approved your application for a Tree
Removal Permit (PLN2004-00100) to remove one (1) Pine tree with a 23-inch diameter on the
above referenced property, subject to the following condition of approval for tree replacement:
1. The applicant is required to plant one (1) 24-inch box Chinese Pistache to be located on Unit
32 ofthe property on or before September 4, 2004.
The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination, with a
supporting recommendation by a Certified Arborist, that the Pine tree has potential safety
concerns with branches at risk of falling onto residential units as well as existing visible damage
to a stone pillar, curb and asphalt ofthe parking lot.
It is recommended that the tree be removed by persons who are experienced and bonded for the
removal of trees and that the stumps be ground out and the roots removed so there will not be re-
growth of the tree.
This approval is final in 10 calendar days, unless an appeal is received in writing at the City of
Campbell City Clerk's Office, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, on or before Fridav. Aul!ust 13.
2004 at 5 :00 p.m. The tree may not be removed until after the 10-day appeal period has passed
and no appeals have been received. If no appeals are filed, staff will send you a letter to let you
know that the Tree Removal Permit is final. A notice of tree removal will be posted on the
property where it is visible to the public and a notice will be sent out to all the property owners
within 300 feet of the property.
Should you have any questions regarding the above referenced matter, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (408) 866-2140 or via email at geoffb@citvofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
Geoff I. Bradley
Senior Planner
70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.:2140 . FAX 408.871.5140 . T )D 408.866.:2790
August 5, 2004
NOTICE OF TREE REMOVAL
Notice is hereby given that the Community Development Director of the City of
Campbell has received an application for a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2004-l00) to
remove one (1) Pine tree with a 23-inch diameter on property located at 295 Union
Avenue (Paseo de Palomas, Unit 74) (see map on reverse).
Reason for Grantimæ: Tree Removal
The Tree Removal Permit may be approved based upon the City's determination, with
supporting recommendations by a Certified Arborist, that the tree has potential safety
concerns with branches at risk of falling onto residential units as well as existing visible
damage to a stone pillar, curb and asphalt of the parking lot.
Conditions of Approval for Tree Removal
1. In replacement of the removed Pine tree, the applicant is required to plant one (1) 24-
inch box Chinese Pistache tree near Unit 32 within 30 days of removal of this Pine
tree.
The Community Development Dept. will be rendering a decision after 10 calendar days
from the date of this notice, on Wednesdav. Aul!ust 18. 2004. Questions or comments
regarding the proposed tree removal may be addressed to Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner,
in the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2124.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL
SHARON FIERRO
SECRETARY
PLEASE NOTE:
When calling about this Notice,
Please refer to File No. PLN2004-l00
Address: 295 Union Avenue, Unit 74
70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.:2140 . fAX 408.871.5140 . TD ) 408.866.:2790
June 23, 2004
Ms. Sanðy Medeiros
Puco de pwmas
29S Union A~
CampbelL CA 95008
RE: StOlle PiDe Inspcçtion
Doar s.ndy:
'I'hMk you for the opportunity to become mvolvod in your tree rcJated Ï83UCs. FoUowin¡
my visit to Pueo de Palomas and inJpectJag the Pine tree. which ¡rows adj8cent to t1w
parkinc 8&a1b. 1:1010 to the otlice. 1 report the foUowin¡.
The tree ía. phyùob,aßy healthy ItaliU'l Stone Pine. (Pi"..., pt'Wo). It bas a 23"
diamtter~ aob.œves a h8i¡ht of approximately 35' 8Dd possesse8. crown spread of
IpprOxùutely 42'. It is wcl1.lUited to d1Ì8 çtimlte aDd C8IIl be çonøidered. cwm at this
point. only temi-mature and as such. - vast potential for future IJ'Owth both above and
below around.
You have expreued QQnCem& about the trees' ..rety and potential for future damaae. and
t.hno C:Onceml are DOt ud>UDdod. 1'be tree &rows 8.pprOxb'nately one fOot from the atone
piDar. tb8 curb and the upbalt oCtile parkin¡ lot. OiJn1pdon to aU three is aIreedy
epparœl ad will only increue IS time prOIlfC'S!le5. Tbe IdjeceDt shed has been lifted on
Its fbundalionø 8Dd DØW Ie8nt to the east.
The C8ØOI'Y aftbe tree has an architectural irnba)ane.e 10 the south, and much of the
caDOpy w.iøbt au. oWl' the 8dJecont home, whk:h ataads about twelve: tèet awa)' One
Umb directly over the trliJer has already 8úkd IIId now dangles precariously over the
home.
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Rectificat.ion of the d8l'n8ge caused by the 1'00[9 will necessibde si¡nificant root remo\181.
a proQCdure with wh\oh I 8m distinctly uncomfuJ'tabie and CaMOt rce.ornmcDd fOr safety
purpo18!.
1M tree can be categorized as 8 lar¡e. tbre!t type IpeCÍßKm. whiçh has been
wúòrtunately planted in a space. which is too l'estriçtb:1. Damage to the intrastNçture is
now bœomin¡ apparent 88 this tree outSJ'ows itl Iiluatioo.
AI the park is anced with many maturina. native Coast Live Oakl, the Joss of this
particular tTee Í8 likely to be of minimal ÍJnpect. The financMü sav;nas tiom its removal
will be sign;fil..ant in the long run.
It is the recoßlrnendalion of this Cðnsultant that this trQe be c:onaid~red for removal and
replaced with a mon: su.itûk ~pccies planted in . moTe appropriate 5itu8tÎOn.
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