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Tree Removal Permit - 2001 CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning January29,2001 Mark Heath, Trustee Thompson Family Trust 245-M Mt. Herman Road #198 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Subject: PLN2000-! 73 -- Application for permit to remove Box Elder from 156 N. Central Ave. Dear Mr. Heath, The Community Development Director has approved your application for a Tree Removal Permit (PLN 2000-173) to remove the box elder tree located on property at 156 N. Central Ave. 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. The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination that the tree is growing very close to adjacent property and is adversely impacting the neighbor's building, pavement, and carport structure. The tree is growing through the fence separating two properties and the root system is uplifting the paved area of the neighboring property. Staff has determined that the situation cannot be reasonably remedied by means other than removal. Because there is limited space on the property to plant a sizeable replacement tree, you have paid an in- lieu fee of $350 that will cover the cost of purchasing, delivery, and installation of a 24-inch box tree to be planted on property elsewhere in the City of Campbell. This approval was final after the ten (10) day appeal period, which ended Friday, January 26, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. Should you have any questions regarding the above referenced matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2142. Sincerely, Kristi Bascom Planner I CC.' Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner Rosalie Hallinan, P.O. Box 1748, Los Gatos, CA 95031 70 North First Street . Campbell, California 95008-1436 · 7m 408.866.2140 · F.',X 408.866.8381 . rOD 408.866.2790 CITY oF CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning January 16, 2001 NOTICE OF TREE REMOVAL Notice is hereby given that the Community Development Director of the City of Campbell has conditionally approved an application for a Tree Removal Permit (PLN 2000-173) to remove one Box Elder tree on property located at 156 iN. Central Avenue in a P-D (Planned Development) Zoning District (see map on reverse). Reason for Granting Tree Removal The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination that the tree is growing very close to adjacent property and is adversely impacting the neighbor's building, pavement, and carport structure. The tree is growing through the fence separating the two properties and the root system is uplifting the paved area of the neighboring property. Staff has determined that the situation cannot be reasonably remedied by means other than removal. Conditions of Approval for Tree Removal Because there is limited space on the property to plant a sizeable replacement tree, the applicant is required to pay an in-lieu fee of $350 (if no appeals are filed) that will cover the cost of purchasing, delivery, and installation of a 24-inch box tree to be planted on property elsewhere in the City of Campbell. The in-lieu fee has been paid. This approval is final in ten (10) days unless an appeal is received in writing at the City Clerk's Office, 70 N. First Street, Campbell on or before Frida},~ JanuarF 26~ 2001. Questions may be addressed to Kristi Bascom, Planner I, in the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2140. PLEASE NOTE: When calling about this Notice, please refer to File No. PLN 2000-173 Address: 156 N. Central Ave. PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL SHARON FIERRO SECRETARY 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95OO8-1436 · TEL 408.866.2140 ·[AX 408.866.8381 · TOD 408.866.2790 December 5, 2000 Mark Heath, Trustee Thompson Family Trust 245-M Mt. Herman Road #198 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department Subject: PLN2000-173 -- Application for permit to remove Box Elder from 156 N. Central Ave. Dear Mr. Heath, The Planning Division has received your application for a permit to remove the Box Elder tree at 156 N. Central Avenue in Campbell. We have reviewed the application, but will need more information before making a decision. On the site plan you submitted, please show the location, size, and species of tree to be replanted the place of the Box Elder, as required by the City's Tree Replacement Requirements. For the Box Elder that is proposed to be removed, one 24-inch box tree will need to be replanted somewhere on the property, according to the requirements outlined below: Replanting Plan. A replanting plan shall be made a requirement of the tree removal permit, and is subject to approval by the approval authority prior to issuance of the tree removal permit unless an in-lieu fee pursuant to Section 21.56.110 is approved by the approval authority. The replanting plan shall be subject to the following: a. The replanting plan shall include a site plan of the subject Property with the location and species of the proposed replacement trees. b. All replacement trees required by the approved replanting plan shall be obtained and planted at the expense of the applicant. c. If the tree removal request was filed in conjunction with a development application, pursuant to Section 21.56.090, all replacement trees shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the development. d If the tree removal request was notfiled in conjunction with a development application all replacement trees shall be installed within thirty days from the date the tree removal permit is issued e. City staff shall be permitted to enter the property to verify the installation of the replacement trees. In order to assist you in finding appropriate replacement trees, please find enclosed a copy of the City's Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation and for submitting these materials promptly so that we may proceed with your application. Should you have any questions, please call me at (408) 866-2142. Sincerely, Kristi Bascom Planner I encl: Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008.1423 · TEL 408.866.2140 - F^x 408.866.8381 - TDD 408.866.2790 {~ lAN GEDDES TREE CARE, INC lAN GEE)DES TREE CARE, INC, ....... PI~O~'ES~IONAL ARBOIRiOULTUIRE P.O. Box 2962 - Saratoga, California 95070 · (408) 374-8233 October 15, 2000 P.O. Box 1748 Los Gatos, CA 9503 Central Avenue ~ CA Thaa~ for the oppo~m~ty to look at the damas~ that your ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~S~ of ~~ It is a ~ that is fi'oqu~mly c~nsidorod a ~ as it so0ds r~adily. It hosts Box lild~r Imps and is subje~ to brenh41e. I m ~ot -,, atiom~, ~ do not ud0c this as l~pl ad~. Graa:mlly ~ tho owoer ora tree I~ a duty ofrespon~ilhy for the ~u~tioos ot'the m~. As m ~at above ami below 8rotmd aa ]on~ aa you do not seriously comprom'.~e the stability and ~liea~ ofacmal ~rolmty I~, To id~P/~ ~ panums~ ort~ property, I would en.on.oe th~ services of a Surveyor as it n~y turn out you have a, ~ tree or indeed,may own the tree yourself completgy. Such action would be likely to seriously de,-smbilim th~ troeq arid ransin~ st:ndin~ t~os~ a proocss of'lon~ tam dec~y ~ would ~6.n'thor hhe tr~ as timc proircs,s~. Physiolosi~l doclinc would aim be likdy obscrvod in the d~nm~ done would h~ed~ not be overcome b~ ~he tr~ end dmm~ would bo h is For ribese reasons thru I would sr, ronsly urge th~ you conta~ your neighbor with view to discussing gJe entire run~,.val of'~e tree is I fbel this is ~e ~ realistic rnigption ASCA ConmttinS Arborist # OS WC T~ C~ Arbo~ ~05~ THE THOMPSON FAMILY TRUST 245-M Mt. Hermon #198 Scotts .Valley, CA 95066 Mark Heath, Trustee Trust ID # 77-6155760 Tel: (831) 438-5712 Fax: (831) 440-1874 PHOTOGRAPH SHEET 1) The tree in question, second tree in linc, (larger of the two), showing location in t~lation to f~n~ from n~ighbor's side. 2) Sul~joot ~ a~ aoea from Hallinan aicl~. Close up of dan~c caused ~ lower area of tnmk, buttress and roo~s. 4) Further dama~ is likely to asphalt rout <nmcrem ffwee is m ramaia. Se~mne~ of o~g Ir~ portions is not feasible and is l~dy to lead to a ~s situstion.