Tree Removal Permit - 2002 CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current Planning
March 1, 2002
VIA FAX: 408/447-8914
Ann Callanan
630 Sobrato Way
Campbell, CA 95008
Karyn Neujahr/Keith Reinegger
640 Sobrato Way
Campbell, CA 95008
PLN 2001-147 - Tree Removal Permit
630 & 640 Sobrato Way
One (1) Cedar Tree
Dear Applicants:
The appeal period for the approval of your Tree Removal Permit (PLN 2001-147) to
remove one cedar tree currently located between 630 and 640 Sobrato Way has passed
and there have been no appeals received. Therefore, your Tree Removal Permit is now
final. This letter is your Tree Removal Permit.
A replacement tree shall be replanted within 30 days of this approval. Please contact the
Public Works Department prior to replanting the replacement tree in the park strip in
front of the property. The replacement tree shall be a minimum size of 24 inch box and of
a species approved by the Public Works Department.
Should you have any questions regarding this action, please do not hesitate to contact me
at (408) 866-2140.
Geoff I. Bradley
Senior Planner
70 North First Street - Campbell, California 95008-1436 . nil 408,S662140 · F.~X 408.866.8381 · TDD 408.866.2790
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current Planning
February 6, 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
2001-147) to remove a cedar tree with a 31 inch diameter trunk currently located between
the driveways on properties at 630 and 640 Sobrato Way in an R-l-6 (Single Family
Residential) Zoning District (see map on reverse).
Reason for Granting Tree Removal
The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination, with
supporting photos and property owner statements, that the tree has grown too large for its
location thus causing utility, concrete and roof and gutter damage to the existing
residences and their driveways and cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable
relocation or pruning. 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 one (1) 36-inch box or to contribute to an in-lieu street
tree fund if on-site planting is not practical. The applicant has indicated a desire to
contribute to the in-lieu street tree fund in the amount of $350.00 due to limited space on-
site to accommodate another tree.
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 Mondab February 19~ 2002.
Questions 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. PLN 2001-147
Address: 630 and 640 Sobrato Way
70 North First Street - Campbell, California 95008-1436 . 'tEL 408.866.2140 · F^x 408.866.8381 · TDD 408.866.2790
3AN-30-2002 17:41
HEWLETT PACKARD
6401630 Sobrato Way
Campbell, CA 95008
January 30,2002
Mr. Tim Haley
City of Campbell
Planning Department
Dear Tim:
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Thank you for your assistance and guidance in completing our tree removal
application. As requested, enclosed are the follow[rig:
· Copy of a bill for drain cleaning for 630 Sobrato Way, Rescue Rooter
cleaned tree roots out of the main drain
Map showing where we will plant our replacement tree, As you may recall
our discussing, the new tree is a replacement for a city tree blown down
and removed last winter.
Hopefully, the enclosed are the final documentation you need to approve our
application and issue a tree removal permit. We would also appreciate receiving
a list of local nurseries where the replacement tree may be obtained.
Thank you again for your assistance, and please let me know how to proceed to
obtain our permit.
Eric
Regards,
Ann Callanan
Work: (408) 447-8901
Fax: (408) 447-8914
Home: (408) 374-5973
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November 7, 2001
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
We are the owners of 640 and 630 Sobrato Way, Campbell, California. There is
a cedar tree located between our two properties (Photos 1, 2). This tree falls
under Section 21.56.050 Protected trees as set forth in Chapter 21.56 Tree
Protection under the Municipal Code of the City of Campbell. The tree is a cedar
with a diameter of 31 inches and a circumference of 98 inches measured four
feet above ground (Photo 3). We are applying for an exemption to the above
Section in order to remove the tree.
We are basing our exemption request on Sections 21.56.080 b and c. The roots
from the tree have done damage to the driveways of both properties, rendering
them beyond repair. The 640 Sobrato Way driveway has a drop between the
upper and lower portions measuring 8" (Photos 4, 5), and the 630 Sobrato Way
driveway is split (Photo 5). This damage is due to tree roots coming up
underneath the driveways. The tree roots grow into the main plumbing pipe for
the properties causing it to clog and needing professional cleaning each year.
The debris from this tree causes the gutters on both properties to clog,
preventing proper drainage of water from the roofs. A new roof was installed on
630 Sobrato Way less than four years ago and is already showing damage from
the tree.
We are also requesting an exemption to the City's requirement to plant a
replacement tree. The 640 Sobrato Way property already contains five (5)
additional trees: three (3) Japanese Maple, one (1) Birch, and one (1) Mulberry.
Thank you for considering our application, and please contact us should you
have any questions.
640 Sobrato Way
I~a~n N~jahr
Keith Reinegger ~
630 Sobrato Way
Ann Callanan
W: (408) 447-8901
H: (408) 374-5973