Tree Removal Permit - 2001 CITY o~ CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current Planning
March 2, 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 2001-18) to remove one (1) Coast
Redwood tree within the common property located at 295 Union Avenue (Paseo de Palomas) 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 severely
restricted in its quest for growth since it grows in a limited planting area. In addition, the tree has damaged
underground utility lines and interfered with utility services. The tree has the potential to interfere with
utility services in the future. 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) 24" flowering cherry tree to replace the Redwood tree behind
Coach 32 in the common area of Pasco de Palomas.
The replacement tree must be installed within 30 days of the final approval date (if no appeals are filed) of
the Tree Removal Permit following the appeal period.
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 Mondaw March 12~ 2001. Questions may be addressed to Darcy
Smith, Planner I, in the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2140.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL
SHARON FIERRO
SECRETARY
PLEASE NOTE:
When calling about this Notice,
please refer to File No. PLN 2001-18
Address: 295 Union Avenue
70 North First Street . Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 - FAX 408.866.838 I · TDD 408.866.2790
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current Planning
March 2, 2001
Diane Noce
Manager, Paseo de Palomas
295 Union Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
RE: Tree Removal Permit (PLN 2001-18) - 295 Union Avenue
Dear Ms. Noce:
The Community Development Director has conditionally approved your application for a Tree
Removal Permit (PLN 2001-18) to remove one (1) Coast Redwood tree currently located on
the Paseo de Palomas property, subject to the following condition:
1. One (1) 24" flowering cherry tree will be planted behind Coach 32 within 30 days of this
letter, per the Tree Protection Ordinance.
It is recommended that the tree be removed by persons who are experienced and bonded for the
removal of trees and that the stump 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 severely restricted in its quest for growth since it grows in a limited planting area. In
addition, the tree has damaged underground utility lines and interfered with utility services.
The tree has the potential to interfere with utility services in the future. Staff has determined
that the situation cannot be reasonably remedied by means other than removal.
This approval is final in 10 days, unless an appeal is received in writing at the City of
Campbell Community Development Department Office, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, on or
before Monda},~ March 12~ 2001. The tree may not be removed until after the 1 O-day appeal
period has passed and no appeals have been received within this time period.
Should you have any questions regarding the above referenced matter, please do not hesitate to
contact me at the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2193.
Sincerely,
Darcy Smith
Planner I
70 North First Street . Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 · FAX 408.866.8381 . TDD 408.866.2790
lAN EDDES TREE C,ARE, INC,
Jalluary 1, 2001
PROFESSIONAL ARBORICULTURE
P.O. Box 2962 · Saratoga, California 95070 ° (408)374-8233
Ms. Diane Noce
Paseo de Palomas
295 Union Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
RE: Redwood Tree Inspection
Dear Diane:
Thanks for the opportunity to inspect the tree at the rear of space//89.
The tree in question is a maturing California Coast Redwood (Sequoia setnpervirens)
which grows in extremely restricted ~ in an ornamemal planter bed, ten feet from, and
towering above the home at space #89, the tree attains a height of approximately 55', has
a crown spread of approximately 26'. It is a eo-dominant specimen, meaning that the
main m_mk divides, promoting a very narrow angle between the fork of the main trunk.
The larger of the two thinks measures 25" in diameter, the .,analler of the two measuring
19" in diameter, measured at 4'6" from grade (standard or diameter at breast height).
The larger of the two minks again divides at approximately 20' giving the appearance
from a distance of a 3 trunked tree. Such trunk divisions have been identified as points of
structural weakness, and have often been associated with structural failure of trees.
Of greater concern is the fact that the tree is severely restricted in its quest for growth at,
and below ground level. The tree grows four feet from a hard concrete surface which is in
jeopardy from the destructive action of the root system, but furthermore the root system
of the tree is seriously entwined with underground services and has already caused
disruption ot~ and damage to mb-subterranean water supply lines. As time progresses the
potential for this tree to ~cause further damage is enormous. I es~mate the tree to be
between 20 and 30 years of age, and as such is still very much juvenile, possessing
enormous growth potential both above and below ground.
Repair and reinstatement of the damaged water line will necessitate the trenching and
severing of roots along a line very,close tdthe bole of the tree. This is an action that does
not fall within the parameters of sound tree husb~ and is likely to create a situation of
unacceptable risk. Any time feeding or supporting organs are severed, then the potential
for complete and catastrophic tree failure is dramatic~y increased.
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COMMERCIAl-
1~ati~nal &s-i~rict A¢c~iatir~n
Ms. Diane Note
1/12/01
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It is my opinion that this is a tree that has outgrown its situation, causing damage to the
park infrastructure, the remedies for which are likely to create a dangerous situation if the
tree is to remain.
It is my reconunendation that the tree be strongly considered as a candidate for removal to
prevent further damage and the threat of failure.
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W'CISA
Certified Arborist #0593
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(~IAN GEDDES TREE CARE, INC,