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Tree Removal Permit - 2001October 8, 2001 CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning James Welsh Commercial Tree Care 972 Newhall Street San Jose, CA 95126 Tree Removal Permit Application PLN 2001-101 Latimer Circle Townhomes, Campbell Dear Mr. Welsh: The Community Development Director has conditionally approved your application for a Tree Removal Permit (PLN 2001-101) to remove one (1) Siberian Elm tree currently located in common area property behind 531 Latimer Circle, subject to the following condition: 1. One (1) 36-inch box Eastem Dogwood tree will be planted in the same location as the removed tree on or before November 19, 2001, per the Tree Protection Ordinance. The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination, with a supporting recommendation by a Certified Arborist, that the tree, which is near a fire hydrant and a utility cover, has exposed roots that are a trip hazard and have the potential to cause utility damage. There is decay in the upper limbs that will advance into the root system. The arborist states that structural integrity in the upper canopy has been severely compromised, and limb failure is imminent. He notes that recovery is not likely and the root system will eventually fail or damage the utilities. 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 City Clerk's Office, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, on or before Thursdaw October 18~ 2001. The tree may not be removed until after the 10-day appeal period has passed and no appeals have been received. A notice of tree removal will be posted on the property where it is visible to the public. The notice will also 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) 866-2193. Sincerely, Darcy Smith Planner II cc: GeoffBradley, Senior Planner Diana Johnson, Fairmeadow HOA, 1935 Dry Creek Road, #203, San Jose, CA 95124 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95OO8-1436 · TEL 408.866.2140 · FaX 408.866.8381 - TDD 408.866.2790 CITY oF CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning October 8, 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 2001-101) to remove one Siberian Elm tree currently located in common area property behind 531 Latimer Circle in a P-D (Planned Development - 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 a supporting recommendation by a Certified Arborist, that the tree, which is near a fire hydrant and a utility cover, has exposed roots that are a trip hazard and have the potential to cause utility damage. There is decay in the upper limbs that will advance into the root system. The arborist states that structural integrity in the upper canopy has been severely compromised, and limb failure is imminent. He notes that recovery is not likely and the root system will eventually fail or damage the utilities. 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 Eastern Dogwood tree in the same location as the removed tree. The tree must be installed on or before November 19, 2001 (i£no appeals are filed.) 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 Thursday, October 18, 2001. Questions may be addressed to Darcy Smith, Planner II, in the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2193. PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL SHARON FIERRO SECRETARY PLEASE NOTE: When calling about this Notice, please refer to File No. PLN 2001-101 Address: Latimer Circle 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95OO8-1436 - TEL 408.866.2140 - F^X 408.866.8381 · TDD 408.866.2790 Commercial Tree Care 972 Newhall Street San Jose, Ca. 95126 Office: (408)985-8733 Fax: (408)985-6536 CCL 651301 October 4, 2001 To: Darcy Smith with City of Campbell Planning Department Re: Fairmeadow HOA Latimer Circle When we remove the 84 inch Siberian Elm, behind unit 531 we will replace it with a 36 inch Eastern Dogwood (Comus Florida Rubra). It will be planted in the same location as the removal. If you have any questions you may reach me at either the office (408)985-8733 or on my cell at (408)593-9734. RECEIVED CiTY OF CAMPBELL PLANNING DEPT, Los Gatos Horticulture 152 suite 4 Carlton Avenue Los Gatos 95032 408 - 358 2574 Fairmeadow Home Owners Association Campbell 95008 Horticultural Report report prepared by Tony Tomeo, horticulturist and arborist (ISA #WC5197) August 17, 2001 Los Gatos Horticulture 152 suite 4 Carlton Avenue Los Gatos 95032 408 - 358 2574 Assignment: Evaluation of health and structural stability of single American ell tree, Ulmus americana. Assessment of damage which has resulted from prior pruning. The tree is//28 and is located behind 531 Latimer Circle. Observations: The tree is currently about thirty five feet tall, with a trunk diameter of about thirty inches (abh). It was likely considerably taller prior to severe pruning (topping) that has left many damaged limbs unable to compartmentalize (heal) the resulting wounds. Some of the limbs that were severed were approximately six inches in diameter. Because considerable superfluous growth and watersprouts have emerged within the main trunk structure after it was exposed to sunlight by topping, it would be difficult to determine when the damage occurred. The amount of growth would indicate that it likely occurred more than five years ago. Decay is evident within some of the limbs that have been damaged and the wounds that have not yet compartmentalized. Minor necrosis is evident where some of the watersprouts and superfluous growth has split away from the main limbs. Such growth is typically weakly attached. (Some of the necrosis has been caused by squirrels as they chew bark and cambium.) Decay is also likely advancing into the root system where roots were pruned to protect adjacent concrete. (This species is typically very sensitive to such damage.) Decay is evident at the upper surfaces of the buttressed roots where cambium has been removed by wear, (such as lawn mowers or pedestrian traffic). The buttressed roots extend over an area about fifteen feet by six feet. The buttress may have developed in response to shallow soil over subterranean utilities. A utility access is located only eight feet away from the main mink. Los Gatos Horticulture 152 suite 4 Carlton Avenue Los Gatos 95032 408 - 358 2574 The tree exhibits relatively good structure below where it has been topped. However, minor inclusion is evident between two of the three main limbs where they divide about ten feet from the soil level. Structural integrity in the upper canopy has been severely compromised, and limb failure is imminent. Recommendations: Because recovery from prior damage and resulting decay is not likely, salvage is not practical. Removal is recommended to eliminate the potential for eventual limb failure or failure of the root system.