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Tree Removal Permit - 2002 CITY ot~ CAMPBELL Community Development Department October 7, 2002 San Tomas Charities Housing Corporation 825 S. San Tomas Aquino Rd. Campbell, CA 95008 CAMPBELL Re.' Tree Removal Permit Application City File No.: PLN2002-87 825 S. San Tomas Aquino Rd. Dear Applicant: The Community Development Director has approved the above referenced application to remove eleven (11) pine trees on the referenced property, subject to the condition that a tree replacement plan be submitted indicating the installation of eleven 24-inch boxed trees within 30 days of the removal of the pine trees. The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination, with supporting photographs and arborist report that the trees are so situated on the site that they cause substantial damage to buildings and pavement or create a hazard with falling cones and significant pollen accumulation in close proximity to parking areas and walkways. Staff has determined that the situation cannot be reasonably remedied by means other than removal. Please provide a tree replacement plan indicating the specific location and type of trees to be planted. A typical planting detail should also be submitted indicating appropriate irrigation systems to service the newly planted trees. All replacement trees shall be planted within thirty (30) days of the removal of the pine trees. Additionally, all tree stumps shall be ground consistent with standard arborist practices. Should you have any questions regarding this approval, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2144 or via email at timh @cityofcampbell.com. Sin Tim J. Haley Associate Planner cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner Nathan Lewis, Lewis Tree Service, Inc. 3135 Porter Street, Soquel, CA 95073 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008-1436 - TEL 408.866.2140 . F^X 408.871.5140 - TDD 408.866.2790 CITY oF CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning September 17, 2002 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 2002-87) to remove eleven pine trees on property located at 825 S. San Tomas Aquino Rd. in R-2-S Zoning District (see map on reverse.) The Community Development Director has approved the removal of 11 eleven of the pine trees generally situated within the parking area of San Tomas Garden Apartments. Reason for Granting Tree Removal The Tree Removal Permit has been recommended for approval based upon the City's determination, with supporting photographs and arborist report that the trees are so situated on the site that they cause substantial damage to buildings and pavement or create a hazard with falling cones and significant pollen accumulation in close proximity to parking areas and walkways. Staff has determined that the situation cannot be reasonably remedied by means other than removal. Conditions of Approval for Tree Removal The applicant is required to plant eleven 24-inch box replacement trees within the property. The tree must be installed within 30 days upon removal. This approval will be considered effective and final by the Community Development Director on September 30, 2002, unless a written appeal with a $100.00 application fee is filed in the Planning Office, City Hall at 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008. Questions may be addressed to Tim Haley, Associate Planner, in the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2144. PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL SHARON FIERRO SECRETARY PLEASE NOTE: When calling about this Notice, Please refer to File No. PLN 2002-87 Address: 825 S. San Tomas Aquino Rd. 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008-1436 - TEL 408.866.2140 - FAX 408.866.8381 . 'n)D 408.866.2790 August26,2002 CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department CAMPBELL San Tomas Charities Housing Corporation 825 S. San Tomas Aquino Rd. Campbell, CA 95008 Re: Tree Removal Permit Application City File No.: PLN2002-87 825 S. San Tomas Aquino Rd. Dear Applicant: The Community Development Director has reviewed the above referenced tree removal permit application and is supportive of removing ten (10) of the requested sixteen (16) pine trees, subject to the condition that a tree replacement plan be submitted indicating the installation of ten 24-inch boxed trees. The Tree Removal Permit has been recommended for approval based upon the City's determination, with supporting photographs and arborist report that the trees are so situated on the site that they cause substantial damage to buildings and pavement or create a hazard with falling cones and significant pollen accumulation in close proximity to parking areas and walkways. Staff has determined that the situation cannot be reasonably remedied by means other than removal. Please provide a tree replacement plan and a revised site plan indicating the ten trees to be removed. Once additional information is submitted, staff will provide notice to surrounding property owners within 300 feet of your property via mail and by posting the property. Should you have any questions regarding the requested information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2144 or via email at timh@cityofcampbell.com. Sincerely, Tim J. Haley Associate Planner Enclosure: Highlighted Removal Plan cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner Nathan Lewis, Lewis Tree Service, Inc. 3135 Porter Street, Soquel, CA 95073 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 . F^X 408.871.5140 · TDD 408.866.2790 ARBORIST REPORT fo/. City of Campbell Community of Development Departmem- Building Division 70 N. First Street Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 866-2140 office Location: San Tomas Gardens 825 S. San Tomas Aquino Road Campbell, CA 95008 PH: (408) 374-8741 SITE VISITED: June 13, 2002 REPORT DATE: June 17, 2002 REVISED DATE: July 11, 2002 Prepared by: Nathan Lewis Certified Arborist #WC- 1735 Lewis Tree Service, Inc. 3135 Porter Street Soquel, CA 95073 (831) 476-1200 Office (831) 476-1207 Fax This evaluation was prepared to the best of our ability in accordance with currently accepted standards of the International Society of Arborculture. No warranty as to the contents of this evaluation is intended, and none shall be inferred from statements or opinions expressed. Trees can and do fail structurally without warning. Species: Tree Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis) # Size DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) 2 23" 3 16" 5 18" 6 23" 7 14" '8 15.5" · 9 17.5" ' 10 18" 11 17" 12 20.5" 13 18" 14 18.5" 15 19" 16 15" 17 17" 18 15" On June 13, 20021 examined the Canary Island Pine trees at the request of the management of San Tomas Gardens. As identified on the attached site map, the majority of these trees reside on the northern most property boundary and the perimeter of the main parking area. These trees are located in a grass area along S. San Tomas Aquino Rd. All the trees appear to be in good health and vigorous based on foliage quality and quantity. The trees have ~ predominantly fair structure with single stem trunks and relatively smaller diameter horizontal limbs, with the exception of tree #10. This tree has a significant lean in a southerly direction. Potential targets include a carport, walkways, and a grassy common area. All the trees appear to be in a well-maintained condition. It is my understanding from our conversation with the manager that many of the residents are complaining about an excessive amount of pollen being expelled from this species. Pollen from some urban tree species can cause an inordinate amount of asthma and allergy problems. A recent article published in the spring 2002 Western Arborist magazine describes how the type of trees used in modem city landscapes has changed dramatically in the past three decades. The trees most often used are wind-pollinated species; most of which are unisexual flowered (dioecious & monoecious). In addition, thousands of popular cultivars sold today are produced to be "seedless" or "litter free". Seedless or fruitless trees are derived from the male plants, which produce huge amounts of allergic pollen. Allergic reactions to pollen tend to be worse in the city for many reasons. A few of which include pavement surfaces that make for poor pollen traps, increased air pollution, and sexual imbalance within the plant community. Reports of falling cones have also been reported within and around the parking areas. The height of these trees can allow for these cones to gain a fair amount of momentum prior to impact. The potential for injury or damage to vehicles is high. Examination of trees #6 through # 18 revealed an additional concern; the majority of these trees were planted in spaces too small to accommodate the maturing root mass. In each case, evidence of concrete or asphalt buckling was observed. At this time the damage is considered moderate; however, over the course of the next few years, this damage will certainly increase. The tendency for surface rooting is a result of several factors. Primarily soil compaction and poor soil quality that encourages roots to grow near the surface in search of moisture, nutrients, and oxygen. Secondly, irrigation practices or lack thereof; tend to promote surface roots. Roots are often attracted to growing under concrete or asphalt as moisture collects in these areas. This species does well in dry arid regions but does prefer well drained soil, neutral to slightly acidic. Based on these findings it is my opinion that trees #5 through #18 should be removed. These trees are and will continue to cause damage to the property. Measures such as root pruning to mitigate increased damage would likely be insufficient as a remedy. Aggressive root priming may decrease these tall tree's stability resulting in an increased failure potential. These parking areas are considered high target areas. Tree #10 should be removed due to excessive lean. If you should have any questions regarding the above information, please be sure to give me a call. ~ Sincerely, Nathan Lewis President, Certified Arborist #WC- 1735 LEWIS TREE SERVICE, INC ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CoNDmoNs Any legal description provided to the appraiser/consultant is assumed to be correct. Any titles and ownerships to any property are assumed to be good and marketable. No responsibility is assumed for matters legal in character nor is any opinion rendered as to the quality of any title. It is assumed that any property is not in violation of any applicable codes, ordinances, statutes, other governmental regulations. Care has been taken to obtain all information from reliable sources. All data has been verified insofar as possible; however, the appraiser/consultant can neither guarantee nor be responsible for accuracy of information provided by others The appraiser/consultant shall not be required to give testimony or to attend court by reason of this appraisal unless subsequent written arrangements are made, including payment of an additional fee for services. 5. Loss or removal of any part of this report invalidates the entire appraisal/evaluation. Possession of this report or a copy thereof does not imply fight of publication or use for any purpose by any other than the person(s) to whom it is addressed without written consent of this appraiser/consultant. o Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report, nor copy thereof, shall be used of any purpose by anyone but the client to whom it is addressed, without the prior written consent of the appraiser/consultant; nor shah it be conveyed by anyone, including the client, to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or other media, without the written consent and approval of the author; particularly as to value considerations, identity of the appraiser/consultant or any professional society or institute or to any initialed designation conferred upon the appraiser/cunsultant as stated in his or her qualifications. This report and the values expressed herein represent the opinion of the appraiser/consultant, and the appraiser's/consultant's fee is in no way contingent upon the reporting of a specified value nor upon any finding to be reported. Sketches, diagrams, graphs, photos, etc. in this report, being intended as visual aids, are not necessarily to scale and should not be construed as engineering reports or surveys. 10. This report has been made to the best of our ability in conformity with acceptable appraisal/evaluation/diagnostic reporting techniques and procedures, as recommended by the International Society of Arboriculture. 11. No tree described in this report was climbed, unless otherwise stated. We cannot take responsibility for any defects which could only been described by climbing. A full root collar inspection, consisting of excavating the soil around the tree to uncover the root collar and major buttress roots, was not performed, unless otherwise stated. We cannot take responsibility for any root defects which could only have been discovered by such an inspection.