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Tree Removal - 2001 CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning October 4, 2001 Melissa Sellick Sequoia Equities 1777 Botelho Drive, Suite 300 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Subject: Request to Remove Olive Trees at La Valencia Apartments Dear Ms. Sellick: The eleven European Olives trees are protected trees under the City's Tree Protection Ordinance since they were required to be planted a Condition of Approval of the original development application for the apartment complex. The Planning Division will consider granting a Tree Removal Permit to remove approximately half of these olive trees (those located closest to the high-volume pedestrian walkways) since they are causing significant property damage and pose a safety hazard. The Planning Division requests that you replace these trees at a 2:1 ratio and that you submit a detailed landscaping plan. Please complete the enclosed application and return it at your convenience. Some of the information was submitted under Tree Removal Permit application No. PLN2001-2 and does not need to be re- submitted; however, we will need a complete landscaping plan showing the olive trees you wish to remove and the proposed replacement trees. Should you have any questions regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2193. Sincerely, Darcy Smith Planner II cc: GeoffBradley, Senior Planner EQUOIA EQUITIES June 1, 2OOl RE: La Valencia Apartments Darcy Smith Planner II City of Campbell Community Development Departmcnt 70 North First Street Campbell, CA 95008 e <%' Dear Ms. Smith: SUBJECT: TREE REMOVAL PERMIT I am in receipt of your letter of May 2Yh explaining the reasons for the permit application denial for the referenced trees. Thank you for taking the time to provide these details. With the exception of the named olive trees, we will revaluate the removal of these trees against the criteria provided in the code and then make a determination as to our desire to resubmit for these removals. As it relates to the eleven European Olives, after reviewing the code more closely, I would like to make the case that these trees should be exempt from the permit process as they would seem to qualify for the "Fruit Tree exemption" provided for in the code. Should this not be the case, I would appreciate an explanation of this. Additionally, if they do not qualify for this exemption, I would request that the City reconsider it's decision and approve the application for these eleven trees based on the Economic Enjoyment and Hardship criteria. While one reason for our desire to replace these trees does have to do with the property damage they cause, as referenced in your letter, our primary reason is our desire to eliminate the liability risk these trees represent. ~1} the fruit generated by these trees falls to the ground, they create a very serious slip and fall hazard for our residents and employees. It is our understanding that there in no longer a pre-emergent product available on the market that would adequately ensure against this situation, and it is not practical for our on-site employees to remove these olives on a schedule that would prevent this hazard. While our company certainly understands and supports the reasons for having this code in place, we want to stress that our intent is to improve our community, not detract from it. In addition to the significant improvements we have already made to this property in the last year or so, we have specific plans to invest nearly an additional $2,000,000 to create a multi-family community in which we, our reSidents and th~ City can be proud. It is our hope that the City will cooperate with our efforts to achieve this goal. Sincerely, Bill Brooks Senior Asset Manager cc: Emmaly DeClercq Real Estate Investment Management CORPORATE OFFICES: 1777 BOTELHO DRIVE, SUITE 300 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 TEL: 925-945-O900 FAX: 925-256-3780 LAGUNA NIGUEL SACRAMENTO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA SAN DIEGO RENO La Vc~'lencic Tree ?ep!ocer' ~e q, Eiiis, 3/i 5/0 i, Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist LIST OF REPLACEMENT TREES ?lease refer to the Site Ma/g showing these numbered trees on the last/gage of this letter. Repl'mt Species & Common name Size Notes tree # 1, 2 Sequoia sempervirens, coast redwood 3 Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' 4 Sequoia sempervirens, coast Between walkways leading into redwood building 8 Laurus 'Saratoga', Saratoga laurel 9 Sequoia semperviren$, coast In same location of proposed redwood removal #27 Japanese black pine. 10 Quercus virginiana, southern live In same location Red river gum #29 oak which has already been removed. Note that southern live oak is a relatively tall and wide-growing tree - if a smaller tree species is preferred in this area then I recommend Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'. 11 " Ditto above, although this tree is not replacing a proposed tree removal, rather it is lust filling in a barren spot. 12 Cedrus deodara, deodar cedar In same location of proposed removal #22 Monterey pine. Note that there are Iow telephone and cable wires running above the fenceline, but no overhead electric wires. Although deodar cedar is a wide-spreading tree, minimal pruning (removal of a few branches back to the trunk as the tree grows) will be necessary for wire clearance, and I do not view this as a problem. Tall screen trees are desired in this area, and there are not many areas on this complex where there is enough space for a deodar cedar, which Geoff Bradley requested we plant. 1 recommend that as more of the existing Eucalyptus trees are removed from this area, that P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax 3 Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist Repl'mt Species & Common name Size Notes tree # additional deodar cedars be planted here. I also recommend that lawns not be planted in this area, or at minimum to be kept 6 to 10 feet from the trunks of replacement deodar #12, 13 & 14. This "outback" area would best be kept as a dry area. It seems wasteful to plant and have to irrigate and i care for a lawn in this area. A wood chip mulch beneath the trees would look much more natural, and would be better for trees such as deodars. 13 " In same location of proposed removal #19. 14 " In same location of Eucalyptus #17 which has already been removed. 15, 16, Lagerstroemia hybrid, crape myrtle Plant same cultivar as existing crape 17.z~.~- myrtles recently planted to North. 18,(19,) " To replace #14 birch tree which will 20'~- ~ ~¢)c~A,C (,~I~f,:L~' beremoved. 21 " To replace #1,3 olive which will be removed. 22 " To replace #11 olive which will be removed. 23 Laurus 'Saratoga', Saratoga laurel Between sidewalk and stairwell to sidewalk. 24, 25, Sequoia sempervirens, coast 26 redwood 27 Tristania laurina 'Elegant', swamp myrtle OR (second choice) Laurus 'Saratoga', Saratoga laurel 28, 29 Gei]era parviflora, Australian willow Use Gel]era if area will be on the dry OR Magnolia grandiflora 'Samuel side (no lawn) - this would be Sommer' OR Quercus virginiana, compatible with existing olive tree to southern live oak. east. I specified Gel]eras here to blend in with the existing street trees. If lawn will be planted in this area, then use Magnolia or southern live oak. P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice Ex Fax CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning May 25, 2001 Bill Brooks Sequoia Equities 1777 Botelho Drive, Suite 300 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Subject: Summary of Denial of Request to Remove Trees at La Valencia Apartments Dear Mr. Brooks: The Campbell Planning Division reviewed your application for a permit to remove 50 trees at La Valencia apartments at 350 Budd Avenue. The Community Development Director approved a permit to allow the removal of 22 of the 50 trees. One of these trees did not need a permit because it was already dead. Under the City's Tree Protection Ordinance (enclosed), the Community Development Director can only approve a tree removal permit if any of the following general criteria are met: Diseased or Danger of Falling. The tree or trees are irreparably diseased or presents a danger of falling that cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable preservation and/or preventative procedures and practices such that the public health or safety requires its removal. Potential Damage. The tree or trees can potentially cause substantial damage to existing or proposed main buildings (e.g., dwellings or other main buildings) or interfere with utility services and cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation or modification of the structure or utility services. Economic Enjo',maent and Hardship. The retention of the tree restricts the economic enjoyment of the property or creates an unusual hardship for the property owner by severely limiting the use of the property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and situated properties, and the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the approval authority that there are no reasonable alternatives to preserve the tree. A minor reduction of the potential number of residential units or building size due to the tree location does not represent a severe limit of the economic enjoyment of the property. The Community Development Director was not able to approve your tree removal permit for the remaining protected 27 trees because they did not meet the criteria listed above. If you feel that any of the trees can meet one of the three criteria listed above, please submit a more detailed written explanation of how the tree meets this criteria and a detailed arborist report supporting these arguments. 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008-1436 · TEL 408.866.2140 · F.aX 408.866.8381 . TDD 408.866.2790 Number in Arborist Report Tree Type Reason for Denying Tree Removal Permit 1 European White Birch 2 European Olive 6~ European Olive 71 European Olive 8 American Sweet Gum 9 American Sweet Gum 10 European Olive 18 European Olive 19 Red River Gum 222 Monterey Pine 23 European Olive 24 European Olive 25 European Olive 26 European White Birch 28 European Olive 32 European Olive 34 London Plane Tree 35 London Plane Tree 36 London Plane Tree 37 London Plane Tree 38 London Plane Tree 39 London Plane Tree 40 London Plane Tree 41 London Plane Tree 42 London Plane Tree 44 European Olive 47 Maidenhair Tree Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet Doesn't meet criteria Doesn't meet criteria Doesn't meet criteria Doesn't meet criteria Doesn't meet criteria Now dead- suitable for removal Doesn't meet criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria criteria Doesn't meet criterm City Street Tree- needs Public Works/ Parks and Rec. Commission approval for removal. 1. Although the olives from these trees are staining the carpets, this does not restrict the economic enjoyment of the property or creates an unusual hardship for the property owner by severely limiting the use of the property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and situated properties. 2. This pine tree is growing rather vigorously right now, does not pose a hazard, and is stable and healthy. The only problem identified with it is that the needles are clogging the rain gutters, which is not an adequate reason to approve the tree removal permit under the criteria listed on the preceding page. Should you have any questions regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2193. Sincerely, Darcy Smith Planner 1I CCl Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner Steven Baca, EnviroScapes, 45051 Industrial Drive, Fremont, CA 94538 Emmaley DeClerq, La Valencia Apartments, 350 Budd Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 70 N. First Street, Campbell CA 95008 FAX (408) 866-8381 To: Steven Baca, EnviroScapes Fax: 510-657-4210 Phone: Re: From: Darcy Smith Pages: 4 Date: 5/25/01 Follow up- Tree Removal Permit to Remove at 350 Budd Avenue Steve, I am working on getting the letter to Bill Brooks about the reasons why the Tree Removal Permits were denied for certain trees at La Valenica. In reviewing my files, I realized that a Tree Removal Permit was issued for Tree No. 48, the Japanese Black Pine, which is located between building R and N. The attached letter vedfies this approval. You may go ahead and remove it, provided you will replace it with a 24" box tree in another location (since the pine is close the building, you should choose a new location away from the building). A suitable replacement species would be a southern live oak. March 23, 2001 CITY o~: CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning Steven Baca EnviroScapes 45051 Industrial Drive Fremont, CA 94538 RE: Tree Removal Permit (PLN 2001-2) - 350 Budd Avenue Dear Mr. Baca: The City of Campbell Community Development Director has conditionally approved your application for a Tree Removal Permit (PLN 2001-2) to remove twenty-four (24) trees currently located the above-referenced property, La Valencia Apartments. The trees to be removed are as follows: Number in Species Replacement Trees and Sizes (see Arborist arborist's report for specific species Report and locations) 3 European White Birch 1- 24" 4 European White Birch 1- 24" 5 European White Birch 1- 24" 11 European Olive 1- 24" 12 European Olive 1- 36" 13 European Olive 1- 36" 14 European White Birch 1- 36" 15 European White Birch 1- 36" 16 European White Birch 1- 36? 17 Silver Dollar Gum 1- 36" 20 Silver Dollar Gum 1- 36" 21 Silver Dollar Gum 1- 36" ~ ?,,,~0I. -3~.::::':y P'-'r:c 1- 06" -- 27 Japanese Black Pine 1- 36" 29 Red River Gum 4- 36" 30 European White Birch 1- 36" 31 Ash 1- 36" 33 Silver Dollar Gum 1- 36" 43 European Olive 2- 36" 46 Southern Magnolia 1- 36" 4~ - - Ma~dciihai~ Tree i- 36" IX/O-' g~% %'l'Vl~C- ~ 48 Japanese Black Pine 1- 36" 49 Eucalyptus 1- 36" 50 Eucalyptus 1- 36" 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008-1436 · TEL 408.866.2140 · F^X 408.866.8381 · TDD 408.866.2790 March 23, 2001 Tree Removal Permit (PLN 2001-2) - 350 Budd Avenue Page 2 The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination based on an Arborist's Report that these trees: · Can potentially cause substantial damage to existing main buildings and/or interfere with utility services (overhead power lines and underground plumbing lines); · Are irreparably diseased and dying and presents danger of falling; and/or · Restrict the economic enjoyment of the property and creates an unusual hardship for the property owner by severely limiting the use of the property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and situated properties. Staff has determined that the situation cannot be reasonably remedied by means other than removal. Please note that a notice of the approval of the permit will be mailed to all owners of record within three hundred foot radius of the subject property today. In addition, several of the trees will be posted with an 8.5" by 11" notice by the Planning Division for ten calendar days. After ten calendar days have passed and no appeals are filed, the trees may be removed. This approval is subject to the following Conditions of Approval: The 28 Replacement trees listed above will be planted on or before May 3, 2001. Thirteen (13) trees will be planted to replace the trees that were removed under a previously approved Tree Removal Permit No. PLN2000-41 will be planted on or before April 29, 2001. The replacement trees include: One (1) 36" Box Coast Live Oak; Six (6) 36" Box Coast Redwood; and, Six (6) 24" Box Purple Leaf Plum. A site visit will be conducted on May 3, 2001 to ascertain that the replacement trees have been installed and are healthy. Replacement trees are required to be maintained in accordance with Section 21.57.050 of the Campbell Municipal Code: Landscaping Maintenance Requirements, which stipulates that all landscaped areas shall be continuously maintained. Landscaped areas are required to be watered on a regular basis so as to maintain healthy plants and trees. Landscaped areas are required to be kept free of weeds, trash and litter. Any plants or trees that die are required to be replaced with healthy plants of the same or similar type. Per our discussion, please arrange for staff to consult on planting new trees near the Budd Avenue frontage. 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 Monday, April 2, 2001 by 5 p.m.. No trees may be removed until after the 10-day appeal period has passed and March 23, 2001 Tree Removal Permit (PLN 2001-2) - 350 Budd Avenue Page 3 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 S ~ith Planner I Cci Manager, La Valencia Apartments, 350 Budd Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director GeoffBradley, Senior Planner March 23, 2001 CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning 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 2001-2) to remove twenty-four (24) trees within property located at 350 Budd Avenue in an R-3 (Multiple Family) Zoning District (see map on reverse). The trees to be removed are as follows: Four (4) European Olive trees One (1) Monterey Pine tree One (1) Southem Magnolia tree Seven (7) European White Birch One (1) Maidenhair Tree Six (6) Silver Dollar Gum Eucalyptus tree Two (2) Japanese Black Pine One (1) Red River Gum One (1) Ash Tree Reason for Granting Tree Removal The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination based on an Arborist's Report that these trees: · Can potentially cause substantial damage to existing main buildings and/or interfere with utility services (overhead power lines and underground plumbing lines); · Are irreparably diseased and dying and presents danger of falling; and/or · Restrict the economic enjoyment of the property and creates an unusual hardship for the property owner by severely limiting the use of the property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and situated properties. 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 twenty-eight (28) trees to replace the trees to be removed within the subject property. The size of the replacements trees vary from 24" box to 36" box. The trees must be installed within 30 days of the final approval date (if no appeals are filed) of the Tree Removal Permit. 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 Monday, April 2, 2001 by $ p.m.. Questions may be addressed to Darcy Smith, Planner I, in the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2140. PLEASE NOTE: 70 North First Street · PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF CAMPBELL SHARON FIERRO SECRETARY When calling about this Notice, please refer to File No. PLN 2001-2 Address: 350 Rnclct Avenue Campbell, California 95OO8-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 · FAX 408.866.8381 · TDD 408.866.2790 45051 INDUSTRIAL DR. · FREMONT CA 94538 °(510) 651-8996 March 19, 2001 City of Campbell Ms. Darcy Smith 70 North First Street Campbell, CA 95008 RECEIVED CiTY OF CAMPBELL pLANNING DEPT./ Dear Darcy, Attached you will find the Arbodst report that your requested. Also attached you will find the pictures for the enclosed permit request. If possible we would appreciate permits by March 28, 2001. Thank you, Steven P. Baca President/CEO Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist Steve Baca EnviroScapes 45051 Industrial Drive Fremont, CA 94538 March 15, 2001 Re: La Valencia Apartments - Replacement Trees Dear Steve: We met on site two days ago to review the tree removals and tree replacements per the City of Campbell's letter to you dated February 8, 200t. We also reviewed and discussed a somewhat confusing fax from the City dated March 8, 2001. According to the February 8 letter, 21 out of the 48 trees you originally requested to remove in my Arborist Report of January 24, 2001 have been deemed suitable for removal. In addition, you told me that 3 additional trees not included in this letter have been tentatively approved for removal. These three additional trees are: #19 Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Red river gum #22 Pinus radiata, Monterey pine #43 Olea europaea, European olive By my calculations it seems that 29 replacement trees are required. Certain tasks must be completed before any of the existing trees can be removed, for example posting of a removal notice on each tree, and submittal of a replanting plan for the property. There is a 1:1 replacement ratio for each tree approved for removal, except for #19 Eucalyptus, which requires four 24-inch box trees. Specific container sizes are not specified, except for #19, and also for Monterey pine #22 which must be replaced with a 36-inch box tree. This letter serves to explain the replanting plan, which is enclosed on the last page of this letter. I have also enclosed a recap plan of the trees that have been tentatively approved for removal, which is enclosed on page 6. It is important to note that this is a difficult site for which to specify replacement trees. The reasons for this are as follows: · Many of the areas where trees will be removed (or where trees have already been removed) are scheduled for additional relandscaping, for example new sprinkler systems, or lawn, shrub or groundcover plantings. I do not know what these relandscaping plans are, but you told me that many areas would be planted with turfgrass. · I do not know which planting areas are on what irrigation valves. You have told me that all landscape planting areas will be irrigated, however. · I do not have detailed plans of the landscape planting areas, so the exact location of replacement trees is difficult to accurately communicate with the small site plan that I am using. P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax [o Valet cfo T~ee Re~v;!c'~cer'tier D, Eiis, 3/i70!. Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist ~k~ ~ 1984 With the above said, I have approached this project with the following in mind: 2) 3) 5) 6) All of the planting areas will be irrigated, so the replacement tree species should be tolerant of this. For example, coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) would not be a good choice for such areas, as this tree should be "summer dry" after a 2 to 3 year establishment period. Ditto for deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara). Keeping in mind that Geoff Bradley did tell you that he wanted oaks planted on the site, I have specified southern live oak IQuercus virginiana) in a few areas. This tree species is very close in appearance to our native coast live oak. Southern live oak however, is native to the eastern United States where summer rainfall is frequent. This oak species is much more tolerant to the year 'round soil moisture that is present in most landscape areas, such as those at La Valencia. a) An additional comment connected to the above is that olive trees are not a good choice for lawn areas. I noticed that most of the olives we requested for removal were denied. In my opinion however, the aesthetic quality of the site as well as tree health and longevity would be greatly improved at La Valencia if olive trees in lawns were removed and replaced with southern live oak, particularly in the central lawn area. Planning for this possibility, I have specified southern live oak as tree replacements #10 and #11 in areas that are adjacent to this central lawn. I have specified more than one tree species for certain locations, depending upon the different types of landscaping and irrigation that may end up there. Likewise I have sometimes made suggestions for the landscaping and irrigation in an area where replacement trees will be planted. I have tried not to specify trees to be planted in areas where they will be close to backflow preventers, sewer manholes and large vaults. I feel that shrubs may be a better choice in these areas. My main priority is choosing tree species that will work well for areas that would benefit from new trees. Therefore I am not restricting my choices to oaks, deodar cedars and redwoods if I think another tree species would be better for a particular area. I have also considered existing landscaping, particularly trees, in or near areas where replacement trees will be planted. My goal is to help unify the landscape. For example on the between the pool are and building 'L' several new crape myrtle trees have been planted. In adjacent areas void of trees, I have specified additional crape myrtle trees {Lagerstroemia hybrids #15-22). I think that this will create a very aesthetically pleasing landscape zone, and all the crape myrtles can be irrigated in a similar manner. Geoff Bradley did not prefer magnolias, and I wonder if this may be due to their surface rooting nature. To reduce problems with surface roots, particularly in lawn areas, as large circle of mulch should replace turf around the trunks of trees planted in lawns. This circle should be a minimum of 4 to 5 feet in diameter immediately after planting, and should expand as necessary to protect the root collar and buttress roots. To reduce surface root problems in lawns as trees mature, I recommend a 10 to 15 foot (or more) diameter circle around trees in lawns. This turf-free circle is filled with wood chip mulch. P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax Lo Valencia T,,ee ?ep!ocer ~:~r D, Eiis 3/ 5/0/, Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist ,S&~4., ~ 19~4 LIST OF REPLACEMENT TREES Please refer to the Site Map showing these numbered trees on the last page of this letter. Repl'mt Species & Common name Size Notes tree # 1, 2 Sequoia sempervirens, coast redwood 3 Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' 4 Sequoia sempervirens, coast Between wall<ways leading into redwood building 8 Laurus 'Saratoga', Saratoga laurel 9 Sequoia sempervirens, coast In same location of proposed redwood removal #27 Japanese blacl< pine. 10 Quercus virginiana, southern live In same location Red river gum #29 oal< which has already been removed. Note that southern live oal< is a relatively tall and wide-growing tree - if a smaller tree species is preferred in this area then I recommend Magnolia grandiflora ' Little Gem'. 11 " Ditto above, although this tree is not replacing a proposed tree removal, rather it is just filling in a barren spot. 12 Cedrus deodara, deodar cedar In same location of proposed removal #22 Monterey pine. Note that there are Iow telephone and cable wires running above the fenceline, but no overhead electric wires. Although deodar cedar is a wide-spreading tree, minimal pruning (removal of a few branches back to the trunl< as the tree grows) will be necessary for wire clearance, and I do not view this as a problem. Tall screen trees are desired in this area, and there are not many areas on this complex where there is enough space for a deodar cedar, which Geoff Bradley requested we plant. I recommend that as more of the existing Eucalyptus trees are removed from this area, that P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist Repl'mt Species & Common name Size Notes tree # additional deodar cedars be planted here. I also recommend that lawns not be planted in this area, or at minimum to be kept 6 to 10 feet from the trunks of replacement deodar #12, 13 & 14. This "outback," area would best be kept as a dry area. It seems wasteful to plant and have to irrigate and care for a lawn in this area. A wood chip mulch beneath the trees would look much more natural, and would be better for trees such as deodars. 13 " In same location of proposed removal #19. 14 " In same location of Eucalyptus #17 which has already been removed. 15, 16, Lagerstroemia hybrid, crape myrtle Plant same cultivar as existing crape 17 myrtles recently planfed to North. 18, 19, " To replace #14 birch tree which will 20 be removed. 21 " To replace #13 olive which will be removed. 22 " To replace #11 olive which will be removed. 23 Laurus 'Saratoga', Saratoga laurel Between sidewalk and stairwell to sidewalk. 24, 25, Sequoia sempervirens, coast 26 redwood 27 Tristania laurina 'Elegant', swamp myrtle OR (second choice) Laurus 'Saratoga', Saratoga laurel 28, 29 Geijera parviflora, Australian willow Use Geijera if area will be on the dry OR Magnolia grandiflora 'Samuel side (no lawn) - this would be Sommer' OR @uercus virginiana, compatible with existing olive tree to southern live oak. east. I specified Geijeras here to blend in with the existing street trees. If lawn will be planted in this area, then use Magnolia or southern live oak. P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax l.a V(.]ier'icio 7~ee ?epioceme:~ D, Eiiis 3/ Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist I hope that this information will be helpful to you. Thank you for the opportunity to provide service. Please call me if you have questions or if t can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Deboroh Ellis, MS. Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist W.C.I.S.A. Certified Arborist #457, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist#305, ACFE #14370 P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax 5 Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist Steve Baca EnviroScapes 45051 Industrial Drive Fremont, CA 94538 March 15, 2001 Re: La Valencia Apartments, Campbell - Request to remove two additional Eucalyptus trees Dear Steve: We met on site earlier this week to discuss your plans to remove two additional Eucalyptus trees. This letter serves as an addendum to my original Arborist Report dated January 24, 2001, in which were described 48 trees you requested permission to remove. The methodology I use to examine and repod upon trees was described in my January 24 report, so I will not repeat it here. Instead I will proceed directly to a description of the two trees, which I have numbered 49 & $0, and which are shown on the Tree Map on the last page of this letter. Tree no.: 49. Botanical name: Eucalyptus polyanthemos. Common name: silver dollar gum. Location: west side of building 'M', adjacent to free parking area. Trunk diameter: 18.2 in. ,Size (height x canopy spread): 45x33 ft. Tree Ranking: Species: 70, Condition: Ivigor 75+ structure 50/2)= 63, Location: Isite 70, contribution 75, placement 20/ 3]=55. Ranking (average of 3 factors) = 63. Hazard rating: Moderate. Action: Remove. Reason for action: Frequent past branch failures over parking lot, planted too close to wall, roots breaking retaining wall and lifting & cracking parking lot. General Notes on tree: This tree is planted in an 18-inch high concrete retaining wall planter between the apartment building and the parking lot. The planter is only 4 feet wide and the root collar of the tree is about 14 inches from the apartment wall. There are several past branch failures evident in this tree. The largest failure is a 12-inch diameter scaffold branch that fell over the parking lot. There is "brash wood" (a type of decayed wood) at the point of connection at the trunk where this branch broke off. There are also two 6-inchdiameter cracked branches in the tree including one branch that is hanging. Trees that experience branch failures tend to P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Apts.- Eucalyptu' ¢9 & 50. D. Ellis, 3/15/01. Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist ~ ~ 1984. continue to do so. This possibility plus the tact that this is a large tree that is planted much too close to a building leads me to recommend it for removal. Photos of Eucalyptus #49: Above left: double arrows point to the 12- inch diameter scaffold failure over the perking lot. Single arrow points to a cracked and hanging branch. Above right: Single arrow points to same cracked and hanging branch as in first photo, while double arrows point to o split crotch. Below left: Single arrow points to crack in retaining wall probably caused by tree roots. Two arrows point to rift & crack in perking lot caused by tree roots. P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Apts.- Eucatyptu~' ~9 & 50. O. Ellis, 3/15/01. Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist Tree no.: 50. Botanical name: Eucalyptus polyanthemos. Common name: silver dollar gum. Location: just south of Eucalyptus #49. Trunk diameter: 13.5 in. Size (height x canopy spread): 25x25 ft. Tree Ranking: Species: 70, Condition: (vigor 70+ structure 60/2)= 65, Location: (site 70, contribution 80, placement 201 3)=57. Ranking (average of 3 factors) = 64. Hazard rating: . Action: Low/moderate. General Notes on tree: This tree exists in the same planter situation as adjacent Eucalyptus #49, except that there is no raised planter for #50 - it is flush with the parking lot. The planter area is sloped down toward the parking lot here, however. This tree is in slightly better condition than #49 because it has not experienced any noticeable branch failures. Several scaffolds have been removed with flush cuts however in order to keep the tree growing parallel to the apartment walls. The tree has also been topped and there are multiple attachments of epicormic sprouts from just below these topping cuts. These epicormic sprouts have grown large (up to 6 inches in diameter) and are pressing against each other. Again, this is simply the wrong tree in the wrong place and I recommend removal. I hope that this information will be helpful to you. Thank you for the oppodunity to provide service. Please call me if you have questions or if I can be of fudher assistance. Sincerely, Deborah Ellis, MS. Consulting Arborist & Hodicultufist W.C.I.S.A. Certified Arborist #457, ASCA Registered Consulting Arbofist#305, ACFE # 14370 P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax 70 N. First Street, Campbell CA 95008 FAX (408) 866-8381 Fax: Phone: Re: Steven Baca, EnviroScapes 510-657-4210 From: Darcy Smith Pages: 1 Date: 3/8/01 Application for Tree Removal Permit to Remove at 350 Budd Avenue Steve, I will be out of the office tomorrow. However, I suggest you come in and talk with Geoff Bradley, the Senior Planner who has been working on this project with me (he has visited the site and is aware of the issues and timeline). He is aware that you will be coming in and will be here from 8 am-1 pm in case you need to come at a different time. His direct line is (408) 866-2142 The Community Development Director has requested that a Professional Arborist or Landscape Architect provide recommendations for the specific replacement trees. The intent of this is to ensure that the replacement trees are suitable species for the locations. You should discuss this more with Geoff. Please be aware that the tree removal permit has not been issued. When it is approved, a notice of the approval of the permit will be mailed to all owners of record within three hundred foot radius of the subject property and the trees will be posted with an 8.5" x11" notice by the Planning Division for ten calendar days. After ten calendar days have passed and no appeals are filed, the trees may be removed. The replacement trees will be required to be planted within 30 days of the approval, unless otherwise approved. FROM : ENVIROSCAPES FAX NO. : 6574210 ~r. 06 2001 10:40AM P2 EnvimSc pes LANDSCAPE MAI NT~;NANCE 45051 '.NDUSTRIAL OR. · FREMONT CA 94538" (510) 651-8996 March 6, 2001 Darcy Smith City of Campbell 70 North First Street Campbell, CA 95008 RE: La Valencia Tree Removal Request. Dear Darcy, Attached you will find a map indicating where the agreed tree replacements are to go for our previous Permit request. Also attached you will find the new permit request for the two (2) parking lot Ukes. (See # 49 and # 50) Also as per our agreement is agreed that tree No. 22, 29 and 43 can be removed provided the following. Please see attached map for location. REMOVAL # TOTAL REPLACED 22 1 36' box Replacement 29 4 36" box Replacement 43 2 36" box Replacement you will find the map and permits for the two Ukes next to Also attached buildings. Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have at (510) 651-8996 Thank you, Steven P. Baca President/CEO FROM : ENUIROSCAPES FAX NO. : 6574210 "~r. 06 2001 10:41AM P3 Number in Species to be Size & Replacement Arborist Removed Location Amt. Tree , Report I 3 European White B'Jl~h see Map 1X24'' .... Crepe Myrtle 4 European White Birch See Map lX24" , .C...r, ePe Myrtle 5 European White Birch See Map 1X24' .Crepe Myrtle 11' European Olive Same Location 1X24" Magnolia 12 European Olive Same Location 1X36" Magnolia, 13 European Olive Same Location _ 1X§6' Magnolia 14 , European White Birch Same Location 1X36" Magnolia 15' European White Birch Same Location lX36" Crepe Myrtle 16 European White Birch ,Same Location 1X24" Crepe Myrtle 17" Silver Dollar Gum Same Location 1X36" Crepe Myrtle 20 Silver' 1~3'll'~r Gum Sam..e Location lX36; ,.Crepe Myrtle 21 Silver Dollar Gum , Sam~ Location lX36" ,.Crepe Myrtle. *22 Monterey Pine Same Location lX36" Deodar Cedar 27 JaPanes~'"~J~ck Pine Same Location "lX36. Magnolia *29 Red River Gum see ~ap 4X36" Crepe Myrtle 30 European White Birch Same Location lX36" Magnol!a 31 Ash Same Location 1X36" Magnolia. 33 Silver Dollar''Gum See Map 1X36" Magnolia' *43 , European Olive See Map 2X36" Crepe Myrtle 45 Camphor Tree Same Location lX36" ,Camphor 46 Southe .,m. Magnolia Same [~cation lX36' Magnolia 47 Maidenhair Tree Same Location lX36' Camphor 48 Japanese Black Pine Same Location 1X36" Magnolia 49 Uke Same Location 1X36" Deodar Cedar 50 Uke Sam~ Location 1X36" Deodar Cedar FROM : ENUIROSCAPES ' FAX NO. : 6574210 -*r. 06 2001 10:41AM P4 Number in ~ Species to be Size & Replacement Arborist Removed Location Amt. Tree Report 3 European White Birch ' S-e-e Map 1X24' - 4 European White Birch See Map lX24" 5 European White Birch See Map lX24' 11 European Olive Same Location .___ _1X24';' · 12 European Olive Same Location lX36" _ ..................... - 13 European Olive Sam..e...Location lX36~ 14 European White Birch Same Location 1X36" 15 European White Birch Same Location lX36" 18 European White Birch Same LOcation lX24' 17 Silver Dollar Gum Same Loca_fi-0.n_ lX36" 20 Silver i3011ar Gum Same Location 1X36" 21 Silver Dollar Gum Same L0?,~_ti_.on 1X36" · *22 Monterey Pine Same Location 1X36' 27 JaPanese Black Pi'r~e Same Location lX36' *~9 Red River Gum See Map 4X36" 30 European White Birch ,,,'§ame Location lX36" 31 Ash Same Location 1X36" 33 Silver Dollar Gum See Map lX36" '*43 European Olive See Map 2X36" 45 Camphor Tree Same Location lX36" 46 Soutl~ern Magnolia Same Location 1~36; "47 Maidenhair Tree Same Location 1X36~ 48 Japanese Black Pi'ne Same Location lX36" _ ... 49 Uke Same Location lX36" 50 Uke Same Location lX36 February 8, 2001 CITY oF CAMPBELL Community Development Department. Current Planning Steven Baca EnviroScapes 45051 Industrial Drive Fremont, CA 94538 Subject: Application for Tree Removal Permit to Remove at 350 Budd Avenue Dear Mr. Baca: The Campbell Planning Division has reviewed the Arborist Report prepared by Deborah Ellis that was submitted to the Planning Division on January 30, 2001. All of the trees described in the Arborist Report are protected trees since they were required to be planted or retained as a condition of approval of the original development application for the construction of the apartment complex (Section 21.56.050: Protected trees of the Campbell Municipal Code). You will need to submit a Tree Removal Permit application for the trees that the Community Development Director has identified as being suitable for removal. The official application must include the signature of the property owner or acting agent. Upon receipt of the application and a Tree Replacement Plan/Revised Landscape Plan, the tree removal permit will be issued. Please note that a notice of the approval of the permit will be mailed to all owners of record within three hundred foot radius of the subject property on the same day the decision is made. In addition, the trees will be posted with an 8.5" xl 1" notice by the Planning Division for ten calendar days. Alter ten calendar days have passed and no appeals are filed, the trees may be removed. The replacement trees are required to be planted within 30 days of the approval, unless otherwise approved. The trees suitable for removal include: Number in Species Arborist Report Notes 3 European White 4 European White 5 European White 11 European Olive 12 European Olive 13 European Olive Birch Birch Birch 14 European White Birch 15 European White Birch 16 European White Birch Along Budd Ave Along Budd Ave Along Budd Ave Near Office Near Office Near Office- has wood decay conks and plumbing trenching nearby. Near Office Partially alive- need permit Partially alive- need permit 70 North First Street . Campbell, California 95008. 1423 . TEL 408.866.2140 ' F^X 408.866.8381 ' TDD 408.866.2790 Steven Baca Tree Removal Permit Application - 350 Budd Avenue Page 2 of 2 February 8, 2001 17 2O 21 27 29 30 Silver Dollar Gum Silver Dollar Gum Silver Dollar Gum Japanese Black Pine Red River Gum European White Birch Not sure if totally dead. Not sure if totally dead. Not sure if totally dead. Looks sickly and leans. Already removed- not listed as dead in Arborist's Report- minimum of four times the replacement ratio required. Appears partially alive- need permit 31 Ash 33 Silver Dollar Gum 45 Camphor Tree 46 Southern Magnolia 47 Maidenhair Tree 48 Japanese Black Pine Located close to building with potential to damage building. Partially alive. Already removed- dead- did not need TRP. Dead- do not need permit to remove. Street Tree- call public works at 866- 2150 for removal. Looks sickly and leans. The Tree Replacement Plan/Revised Landscape Plan must also include the replacement trees that were approved under an earlier Tree Removal Permit (No. PLN2000-41) since they have not yet been planted on the site. Staff agreed to an extension of the time for these replacement trees to allow for completion of the plumbing work. These replacement trees consist of one (1) 36" box Coast Live Oak, six (6) 36" box Coast Redwoods, and six (6) 24" box Purple Leaf Plums. The proposed locations of these trees as approved under Tree Removal Permit (No. PLN2000-41) is enclosed. If for some reason you would prefer to plant them in different locations, please provide new locations on the Tree Replacement Plan that you are submitting. Staff recommends the replacement trees be located along Budd Avenue and in locations where the trees are being removed. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2193 for further assistance with this application. Sincerely, Planner I Enclosure: Tree Removal Permit Application Approved Tree Replacement Locations for Tree Removal Permit No. PLN2000-41 cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner La Valencia Apartments Arbo. ' report March 20, 2000 Page 6 of 7 La Valencia Apartments Proposed Tree Replacement Locations For Trees Removed Per Arborist Report Dated March 16, 2000 BIJIDD Envi o pes LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 45051 INDUSTRIAL DR. · FREMONT CA 94538 · (510) 651-8996 January 29, 2001 City of Campbell Ms. Darcy Smith 70 North First Street Campbell, CA 95008 Dear Darcy, Attached you will find the Arborist report for the tree removal at La Valencia Apartments in Campbell, Calif. that you requested. This should complete all of the requirements you requested. If possible could you please expedite this request so that our company can commence this work A. S. A. P. Thank you, President/CEO Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist ARBORIST REPORT La Valencia Apartments Tree Removals 350 Bud Avenue, Campbell, California Prepared for'. Steve Boca EnviroScapes 45051 Industrial Drive Fremont, CA 94538 Prepared by: Deborah Ellis, MS. Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist American Society of Consulting Arborists, Registered Consulting Arborist #305 International Society of Arboriculture, Western Chapter Cedified Arborist #457 American College of Forensic Examiners # 14370 ©Copyright Deborah Ellis, 2001. This repod may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the expressed written or verbal consent of Deborah Ellis. January 24, 2001 P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist TABLE OF CONTENTS Summary 1 Introduction 2 Scope of services 2 Limits of Scope and Investigation: 2 Background 3 Investigation Methods 3 Observations 3 Site Conditions 3 Description of the Subject Trees 4 Discussion & Conclusions 4 Recommendations 4 Appendix 6 Tree Map 6 Photographs 7 Glossary 12 Explanation of Tree Tables 14 Summary Tree Table 16 Complete Tree Table 21 P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Apartments, Requested tree removals. D. Ellis, 1/24/01 Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist SUMMARY Please refer to the enclosed Tree Map on page 6 for the location of the numbered trees discussed in this report. The La Valencia Apartments would like to remove 48 trees at their complex. · 12 of the 48 trees are "protected" beesl · 2 of the "protected" trees are dead · I of the 48 trees is a City Street bee of less than protected size, but since it is a City street tree I am combining it with the "protected trees". The protected bees requested for removal are listed below: #6 European olive, Olea europaea #8 American sweet gum, Liquidambar styraciflua #9 American sweet gum, Liquidambar styraciflua #13 European olive, Olea europaea #22 Monterey pine, Pinus radiata #25 European olive, Olea europaea #27 Japanese black pine, Pinus thunbergiana #28 European olive, Olea europaea #$1 Ash, Fraxinus species #32 European olive, Olea europaea #45 Camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora (Dead) #46 southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora (Dead) #47 maidenhair tree, Ginkgo biloba (City Street tree, 6-inch trunk diameter) The La Valencia Apartments have and are undergoing major plumbing replacement. This has resulted in a great deal of trenching in the landscape areas, including around many of the trees that are requested for removal. The areas that have been disturbed by trenching are being relandscaped. Areas where the new landscaping has been completed are much more attractive than the previous landscaping. New trees to replace many of the trees that will be removed are part of the relandscaping effort. Most of the trees requested for removal are significantly problematic in some respect. Many of these trees are olives that I A "Protected Tree" in the City of Campbell is a tree with any tree with a trunk diameter of 12 inches or greater (measured at 4 feet above the ground), excepting Eucalyptus trees and "fruit" trees. Since European olives are considered an ornamental landscape tree species in this area, I have included them as "protected" if their size warrants. Whether or not the City of Campbell wishes to consider such olives as "protected" is at their discretion. For multi-trunk trees, a protected tree has at least one stem that is 12 inches or greater in diameter. The following genera are considered "protected" at trunk diameters of 8 inches or greater: Quercus (oaks), Sequoia (redwoods), Cedrus (cedars) and Fraxinus (ash). 1 P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Apartments, Requested tree removals. D. Ellis, 1/24/01 Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist ~ ~ f984 are causing sidewalk and carpet staining with their fruit. Other trees are planted too close to buildings. Still other trees have massive surface roots that have ruined lawn areas. Each of the 48 trees planned for removal (including the 13 protected trees La Valencia is requesting City permission to remove) are described in detail in the Complete Tree Table, located in the Appendix section of this report on page 21. A summary of the trees is contained Jn the Summary Tree Table on page 16. INTRODUCTION SCOPE OF SERVICES My assignment is to identify and describe the condition of existing trees planned for removal by the La Valencia ^partment complex. "Protected" trees are described in detail, photographed and assigned a monetary value. The intended audience of this report is EnviroScapes (landscape maintenance contractor for the apartment complex, and City of Campbell officials concerned with tree removals and tree preservation. The purpose of this report is to obtain permission for the removal of "protected" dead and/or problematic trees at the complex, although all trees (protected and non-protected) are listed in this report. The goal of report is to improve the overall landscaping, safety and cleanliness of the La Valencia Apartments. LIMITS OF SCOPE AND INVESTIGATION: 1. The subject 48 trees on site were inspected on January 22, 2001, and their condition as stated in this report reflects that date. No other trees or plants on site were inspected. 2. Tree inspections were brief, by ground and without root collar excavations2 or other probing or boring done upon trees. 3. Tree locations were provided by EnviroScapes and are shown on the Tree Map on page 6. Locations are assumed to be accurate but should be verified in the field. I have not seen any plans, details or specifications for this project except for this map. 4. Please note that trees may suddenly or eventually decline, fail, or die, for a number of reasons. Because there may be hidden defects within the root system, trunk or branches of trees, if is possible that trees with no obvious defects can be subject fo failure without warning. It is impossible to guarantee the safety of any tree. 2 A root collar excavation is the removal of soil below grade (or excess soil above the natural grade) at the root collar to determine the health of tissue in this area. This is done to assess anchorage and stability of the tree. Any problems in this area can translate to whole tree health, as well as stability. P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Apartments, Requested tree removals, D. Ellis, 1/24/01 Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist BACKGROUND Steve Baca of EnviroScapes called me in early January 2001 and asked me to prepare this repod. The issue of tree removals at the La Valencia Apadments began in May of 2001. Due to various reasons, City permits for tree removals were delayed and a more detailed Arborist Repod was requested. Most of the tree removals planned at this complex are due to the following primary reasons: Dead trees Fruit drop, staining of sidewalks, and resultant staining of carpets by olive trees Surface root disruption of lawn areas Clogging of drains, causing flooding conditions in the parking lot (London plane trees, Plafanus acer/to/ia) Poor tree structure or health INVESTIGATION METHODS The subject trees were examined for structural condition (stability) and general health (vigor) by visual assessment from the ground. Tree characteristics such as form, weight distribution, foliage color and density, wounds and indicators of decay were noted. Surrounding site conditions were also observed. Evaluation procedures were taken from: · Guide for Plant Appraisal, 9th edition, 2000, authored by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers (CTLA) and published by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). · Species Classification and Group Assignment published by the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (WCISA), 1992. · Tree Hazard Evaluation Form taken from Evaluation of Hazard Trees in Urban Areas, 2nd Ed., Matheny & Clark, International Society of Arboriculture, 1994. The above three references serve as industry professional standards for tree and landscape evaluations. OBSERVATIONS SITE CONDITIONS The site is a moderately maintained landscape at a large residential apartment complex. The landscaping is undergoing significant upgrading in several areas due to recent damage by underground plumbing pipe replacement. The apartment buildings are 2-story and are arranged in large blocks. This complex was probably built in the 1960's, judging be the type and appearance of many of the plants on site. In many cases trees are planted too close to the buildings (within 2 to 3 feet), as is P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Aparfrnenfs, Requested tree removals. D. Ellis, 1/24/01 Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist ,~ ~, 1984 commonly done when complexes such as this are first built. As the trees have matured, the problems associated with many of them have increased and it is prudent to remove them. Most of the landscaped areas appear to be irrigated by underground sprinklers. Sun exposure for trees ranges from full to partially shaded, depending upon proximity to buildings and adjacent trees. The soil at the complex is clay-based and compacted in many areas. This is evidenced by large and widespread surface roots from trees in many of the lawn areas. The landscape at this complex is maintained by EnviroScapes, a commercial landscape maintenance contracting company. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT TREES A complete description of each of the 48 trees can be found in the Complete Tree Table on page 21 of fha Appendix. A summary list of the trees is contained in the Summary Tree Table on page 16. DISCUSSION & CONCLUSIONS I agree with most of the decisions to remove the trees listed in this repod. The areas that have been recently relandscaped are a huge improvement over the previous landscaping. Making new trees a pad of the relandscaping will greatly improve the aesthetic and functional qualities of this complex. Not repeating previous mistakes (such as planting frees too close to buildings) will improve fha landscape as well. Caution will have to be taken in relandscaping around existing trees however, as a radical change in a mature tree's environment can cause the tree to decline and die. Examples of this can be found with trees #45 camphor and #46 magnolia, which have died and are listed for removal. RECOMMENDATIONS 1 ) Remove trees as listed in the report. 2) Grind the stumps of removed trees to at least 12 inches below the ground surface, if this is possible. Remove and/or grind out as many of the large roots as possible, as old roots in the soil can harbor pathogens that can cause diseases in other plants, including trees. 3) Do not plant trees close to buildings or pavement. For buildings, try not to plant trees closer to buildings than the expected canopy spread radius of the tree. For pavement, try not to plant closer than 6 feet. It is also best to not plant trees in "parkstrip" areas less than 8 feet in width. 4) Match new tree (and plant) soil, water and exposure requirements with the existing site conditions. For example, do not plant drought tolerant trees in areas where there will be frequent irrigation. A good resource for researching plant compatibilities in terms of water requirements is: Costello et al. Univ. of Calif. Cooperative Extension Service. Rev. 1999. W.U.C.O.LS. (Water Use Classification of Landscape Species - a Guide to the Water Needs of Landscape Plants). This is now available online at: http : / /www.dpla.water.ca..qov /urban/ conservation/landscape /wucols/index.h tml. P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Apartments, Requested tree removals. D. Ellis, 1/24/01 Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist 5) a) Related fo the above, crape myrtle (LagerslToernia indica) has a LOW water requirernent, so it would not do well in a frequently irrigated area. In lesser-irrigated areas of your complex, this tree may be appropriate. Il is best Ia not plant trees in lawns. If you must do this however, keep the turf at least a 3 fo 4-foot radius away from the trunk of trees. Fill the turf-free area with a 3 to 4-inch depth of organic mulch such as coarse wood chips, keeping the mulch 6 to 12 inches away from the root collar. a) Related Ia the above, the best groundcover beneath the dripline of existing trees is organic mulch. As you plan and implement your relandscaping, if is very Important Ia understand that mature trees often do not adapt well to a radical change in their environrnent. Such a change can cause these trees to decline and eventually die - often over a period of many years. I believe that this is what happened to camphor tree #4~ and magnolia #46. The camphor tree had visible infection of Arrnillarla (oak roof fungus)3, which is a common problem when areas are relandscaped around older trees, and especially if the irrigation becomes more frequent. Rotofilling around existing trees (for example for new lawn installation) is very damaging to tree roots as well, even if the cultivation is relatively shallow (12 inches or less). Most of the active roots of trees are in the upper 12 inches of soil. a) Related to the above, you may wish to consult with me on designing and relandscaping around existing trees. There are methods to reduce damage to roots and reduce the overall environmental change around trees. This also applies to any operation that disturbs the soil (such as trenching for plumbing). I hope that this information will be helpful to you. Thank you for the opportunity to provide service. Please call me if you have questions or if I can be of further assistance. Deborah Ellis, MS. Consulting Arborist & Hodicultudst W.C.I.S.A. Certified Arbodst #457, ASCA Registered Consulting Arbodst#305, ACFE #14370 3 Armillafia mellea (oak root fungus) is a native fungus present on the roots of many tree species and most native oaks, usually living as a saprophyte and not causing much damage. When a woody plant is weakened and environmental conditions favor growth of the fungus (particularly wet soil during our dry months), the fungus can become aggressively parasitic, decimating woody tissue. White strands or plaque between the bark & wood is diagnostic for this fungus. In advanced cases the whitish growth can be seen at the root collar and lower trunk. As more tissue is lost the plant may decline and/or die. P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Apartments, Requested tree removals. D. Ellis, 1/24/01 Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist 1954 GLOSSARY 1. Buttress roots (also called anchor roots, support roofs) are the large roots that radiate 2. Canker: an area of dead bark. A localized lesion on a stem or branch, often sunken in appearance and commonly associated with a wound, decay or death of internal tissues. Cankers often extend beyond the extent of an original infection or wound, killing surrounding previously healthy tissue. 3. Co-dominant refers to two leaders, branch or trunks that arise at the same point on a tree and are about the same size. This is an undesirable structural defect that could be a weak point in the tree. If is best that branches or trunks originate with space between them, or if they arise at the same point that they be of different sizes. Co-dominant leaders can often be corrected (one leader removed) when trees are young. When trees are older it is often better to thin foliage of the less desirable leader by 25% to slow its growth and size relative to the other stem. 4. A conk is the fruiting body (reproductive structure) of a wood decay fungus. It usually assumes a "shelf-like" orientation when growing from the side of a trunk or branch. On top of roots, conks often assume a flat or "tabletop" shape. Conks are often a sign that extensive decay has already occurred within the wood. 5. Crown-raising pruning is the removal of lower branches from a tree, in order to increase clearance or visibility beneath the tree. Also called "skirting" or "raising the skid". 6. Crown restoration pruning is a method of restoring the natural growth habit of a tree that has been topped. The tree is never perfectly restored however, and it is best not to top in the first place. This is particularly flue for frees such as F_ucalypfus globulus, which are prone to branch failures in any case. In addition, crown restoration after topping is not a one-time ]ob. It requires repeated and frequent (at least yearly for several years) pruning of the regrowth resulting from topping cuts. This will be more expensive in the long term than correctly pruning the tree in the first place. Well-placed cuts as in directional or natural target pruning fends to produce less regrowth around those cuts. The bottom line is, the tree will require less and less frequent pruning if it is done correctly. 7. Directional pruning for overhead utility line clearance means that only the branches directly interfering with the wires are removed. Branches cut back to the trunk or to lateral branches at least 1/3 the diameter of the parent branch. This is in contrast to topping. Epicormic$: secondary, upright vegetative shoots arising from just beneath the bark of the trunk or branches of a plant. Also called watersprouts. They are usually weakly attached because they are not anchored deeply inside the parent member, as are branches of normal growth. Excessive epicormics can be a symptom of tree decline - the tree is trying to make up for the excessive loss of food-manufacturing tissue from excessive pruning, disease or insect infestation. 9. Girdling roots encircle the trunk of the tree at or close to the ground, and may inhibit the flow of water and nutrients by "choking" vascular elements in the trunk or other roots. 0. Grove: is a group of trees that located close together that shelter each other from wind and the elements, having "knit" canopies. If of the same species, there is usually root 12 P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Apartments, Requested tree removals. D. Ellis, 1/24/01 Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist ~ ~ 1984 grafting between trees, which lends support from the ground, as well as water and mineral sharing. Removal of one or some grove members could cause remaining members to be unstable due to a reduction of previous shelter. Grove trees often have asymmetrical canopies when viewed as individuals. 11. Heading cuts: pruning cuts that cut a limb back to buds, stubs, or laterals not large enough to assume the terminal role. Synonyms: stub cuts, topping cuts. Not a recommended pruning practice, and one that can result in hazardous conditions. 12. Included bark is bark sandwiched between adjacent branches, a branch and the trunk, or two or more trunks, often appearing as a seam. In contrast, a normal attachment will have a ridge of bark protruding upwards and a continuous wood connection between adjacent members. As limbs with included bark grow, they expand in diameter, squeezing the bark along the seam. This may kill some podion of the included bark. When this occurs, a wound response is initiated. As a consequence, cracks can be generated, leading to breakage. Such defects can often be completely removed when a tree is young (e.g. the offending members equal or less than 2 inches in diameter). Older, larger cuts (such as 6 inches in diameter or more) could cause decay to spread into the remaining member, which is undesirable. In these cases it may be best to thin one member (usually the smaller member) by 25% to slow its growth and size. 13. Leader: the primary terminal shoot or trunk of a tree. 14. Lion-toil pruning means that the lower portion of the branch was stripped, leaving the majority of weight concentrated at the end of the branch. A branch pruned as such is "end-heavy" and more likely to fail. This is not desirable in terms of encouraging proper branch taper and managing end weight. 15. Multiple trunk (leaders) or branch attachments are a common structural defect in many tree species such as ash and flowering pear. In this condition, more than one branch or trunk originates at the same point. These attachments are not as strong as well-spaced branches or trunks, particularly if included bark between them prevents a solid wood connection. t 6. Scaffold branch: a primary structural branch arising from the trunk of a tree. 17. Stub: a short length of branch remaining following pruning, versus the more correct method of cutting a branch back to just beyond the branch collar. Leaving stubs in trees is generally a poor practice. 18. Thinning pruning is the selective removal of unwanted branches to improve air penetration through the canopy of a tree), or to lighten the weight of branches. Often done to decrease the wind resistance (wind sail) of a large tree. 19. Topping is the practice of indiscriminately cutting back large diameter branches of a mature tree some predetermined lower height, or to buds, stubs or lateral branches not large enough to assume the terminal role. Reputable arborists no longer recommend topping because it is a padicularly destructive pruning practice. It is stressful to mature trees and may result in reduced vigor, decline and even death of trees. In addition, branches that regrow from topping cuts are weakly attached to the tree and are in danger of splitting out. 13 P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Apartr'nents, Requested tree removals. D. Ellis, 1/24/01 Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist EXPLANATION OF TREE TABLES All subject 48 trees ore numbered and listed in the Summary and Complete Tree Tobies beginning on page 16, along with their type (genus & species), common nome, trunk diameter and disposition (Action). The trees hove also been numerically togged in the field to correlate with the Tree Mop. Only '*protected" trees ore described in detail in the Complete Tree Table, os explained further below. An asterisk after the tree number (example 45*) indicates that the tree is dead, Trunk diameter (was measured at 4 feet above ground level, os required by the City of Campbell. In some cases where I could not reach all the way around the trunk (for example due to obstruction by fences or debris), the trunk diameter was estimated. Tree size (height x canopy width in feet) is approximate and meant for comparison purposes only. Sp. Rtg. (species rating). Trees in the Western section of the United States have been rated by a group of professionals in terms of hardiness, aesthetics, function, problems, etc. Ratings are expressed on a scale from 10 to 100, with 100 being excellent and 10 being unacceptable. Rating information is taken from the text, Species Classification and Group Assi.qnment, 1992. Editor: Chandler, AZ, published by the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. These species ratings were developed for landscape situations, not orchard or crop growing situations. Fruit trees because of their nature, do not usually fare as well in landscapes, so generally have lower species ratings although they may be quite valuable as orchard trees. Olive trees however, are also used as ornamental trees (as at this complex) and they have a high species rating in this geographical area. Cdtn. Rtg. (tree condition rating): 20 = unacceptable, 40 = poor, 60 = fair, 80 = good, 100 = excellent. Both vigor (health) and structure (stability) are rated and then averaged to give the final condition rating. For example, 70/80=75 means that health/vigor is rated at 70, structure is rated at 80 and the average of these is 75. Tree condition ratings follow the guidelines of the Guide for Plant Appraisal. The condition rating can be used to in calculating a monetary value for individual trees as well. For the purpose of this report however, condition ratings are intended only for comparison and for use as an aid in the planning process. The condition rating is given for the existing tree in its existing condition at the time of evaluation. Location rating is the average of 3 sub factors: site, contribution and placement. Guidelines for ratings are taken from the Guide for Plant Appraisal. Deb's Tree Rating is the average of Species, Condition and Location ratings, and is meant for comparison purposes only. 14 P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice Ex Fax La Valencia Apartments, Requested tree removals. D. Ellis, 1/24/0I Deborah Ellis, ASCA Consulting Arborlst & Horticulturist ,:~4~ ~ 1984 The Haz. Rtg. (hazard rating) is estimated at the time of inspection for the existing trees on site, on a scale Iow to severe. Low/Moderate and Moderate/Severe are intermediate ratings. Value: Trees were assigned monetary values as per the guidelines of the industry standard appraisal text, Guide for Plant Appraisal (9th edition, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), 2000. Size, Species, condition and location ratings are used to obtain the tree values provided in this report, as per the Guide and as described previously. The size of the tree is determined according to trunk diameter, which is usually measured at 4.5 feet above the ground (according to the Guide), but was measured at 4 feet above the ground (as requested by the City of Campbell). In most cases this will give a slightly higher value than if the trunk diameter had been measured at 4.5 feet. The species rating is obtained from the regionally specific publication, Species Classification and Group Assi.qnment, (Western Chapter ISA, 1992). The condition and location ratings are obtained as described previously, as per the procedures of the Guide. Tree value is estimated for the existing tree in its existing condition at the time of evaluation. The type of monetary appraisal used for this repod was the trunk value method, except for Ginkgo #47 (a small City Street Tree) for which straight replacement cost was used. Tree valuation is somewhat controversial and values often vary considerably between appraisers, due to some of the subjectivity involved. Individual tree values are presented in this report. Tree values however, should be reasonable relative to the value of the property on which the trees are situated. Studies have shown that trees may add 7 to 15% of the value of a house and lot. Landscaping may account for up to 25% of the value of a house and lot. On this basis, trees might account for up to 15% of the value of a residential property. I do not have knowledge of similar studies done regarding commercial property. I do not know the value of the subject property, but I caution interpreters of the tree values in this report to keep in mind the above guidelines. The appraisal calculation worksheets are not included in this report. These worksheets are available for your review if necessary, at my office. Action refers to the recommendation or intent to save or remove the individual tree, and is summarized as Save, Remove or Debatable. The Notes section allows for detailed comments about individual trees. N, $, E & W are abbreviations for the compass directions North, South, East and West. D is an abbreviation for "diameter". 15 P.O. Box 3714, Saratoga, CA 95070-1714 · (408) 725-1357 Voice & Fax La Valencia Apartments -- Summary Tree Table ~#oo~ trunk dimn Prot'd Common flamo · Action Value 01 Betula pendula European white birch 6.5, 6.9, 5.8 Remove 02 Olea europaea 10.3, 9.3, 7.9 European olive Remove 03 Betula pendula European white birch 4, 1.6, 2.6 Remove 04 Betula pendula European white birch Remove 05 Betula pendula European white birch 5.5 Remove 06 Olea europaea 9.9, 13.6 European olive Remove 2710.00 O? Olea europaea European olive 7.7, 10.6 Remove 08 Liquidambar styraciflua 16.2 American sweet gum Remove 2320.00 09 Liquidambar styraciflua 17.5 American sweet gum Remove 3220.00 10 Olea europaea 10.5, 8.9, 9.4,10,6,7 European olive Remove Wednesday, Januaw 24, Page 1 of 5 16 Common namo trunk diom Prot'd tree? A~on Value 11 Olea europaea European olive 11.5, 5.4, 6.2 Remove 1 2 Olea europaea European olive 7, 8.8, 9.5 Remove 13 Olea europaea European olive 8,9,12 Remove 1420.00 Betula pendula European white birch 9.3 Remove Betula pendula European white birch 7.4 Remove 1 6 Betula pendula European white birch 5.2 Remove 17* Eucalyptus polyanthemos 13.3 silver dollar gum Remove Olea europaea European white olive 7.1, 10.2 Remove Eucalyptus camaldulensis 17.5 red river gum Debatable 20* Eucalyptus polyanthemos 15.6 silver dollar gum Remove 21' Eucalyptus polyanthemos 11.5 silver dollar gum Remove Wednesday, January 24, Page 2 of 5 17 Commen name trunk diam Prot'd tree? Action Value 22 Pinus radiata Monterey pine 28.5 Remove 3370.00 23 Olea europaea European olive 7.9, 10, 6.9 Remove 24 Olea europaea European olive 8.6, 6, 9, 6.6 Remove 25 Olea europaea European olive 12.3, 8.8 Remove 1960.00 Betula pendula European white birch 4.4 Remove 27 Pinus thunbergiana Japanese black pine 12.1 Remove/ debatable 3560.00 28 Olea europaea European olive 15.1 Remove 2840.00 29 Eucalyptus camaldulensis 12.8 Red river gum Remove 30* Betula pendula European white birch 8.2 Remove 31 Fraxinus species ash 10.1 Remove 680.00 32 Olea europaea European olive 10,12.4 Remove 1880.00 Wednesday, January 24, Page 3 of 5 18 Common name trunk diam Pmt'd tree? Action Value 33 Eucalyptus polyanthemos 20.3 silver dollar gum Remove 34 Platanus acerifolia London plane tree (sycamore) 11.1 Remove 35 Platanus acerifolia London plane tree (sycamore) Remove 36 Platanus acerifofia London plane tree (sycamore) 9.2 Remove 37 Platanus acedfolia London plane tree (sycamore) 7.3 Remove 38 Platanus acerifofia London plane tree (sycamore) 8.8 Remove 39 Platanus acerifolia London plane tree (sycamore) 6.1 Remove 40 Platanus acerifofia London plane tree (sycamore) 8.2 Remove 41 Platanus acedfolia London plane tree (sycamore) 7.5 Remove 42 Platanus acerifofia London plane tree (sycamore) 6.2 Remove 43 Olea europaea European olive 9.9, 8.3, 9.5 Remove Wednesday, Janua~24, Page 4 of 5 19 COmlllOfl flBille trunk diam Pret'd tree? Actien Value 44 Olea europaea European olive 9.8, 8.4 Remove 45* Cinnamomum camphora camphor tree 18.2 Remove -620.00 46* Magnolia grandiflora southern magnolia 16.1 Remove -620.00 47 Ginkgo biloba maidenhair tree 6.1 Remove 1800.00 48 Pinusthunbergiana Japanese black pine 11.4 Remove Wednesday, January 24, Page 5 of 5 20 CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning January 24, 2001 Steven Baca EnviroScapes 45051 Industrial Drive Fremont, CA 94538 Subject: Application for Tree Removal Permit to Remove 18 Olive Trees and 10 Sycamore Trees at 350 Budd Avenue. PLN 2001-2 Dear Mr. Baca: The Campbell Planning Division has reviewed your application for a Tree Removal Permit to remove 18 Olive Trees and 10 Sycamore Trees at 350 Budd Avenue in a R-3 (Multiple Family) Zoning District. Your application is incomplete and cannot be reviewed until the additional required materials are submitted. These include: 1. Scaled Site Plan (size 24" by 36") that includes: a. Location, size and species of protected trees over 12 inches in diameter when measured 4 feet above grade proposed for removal. b. Existing footprint of the structures, paving, and landscape areas. 2. Tree Replacement Plan Scaled site plan of the property, including the location of all existing structures, and the species of the proposed replacement trees. The City has adopted the following tree replacement ratios for trees approved for removal. The variety of replacement tree(s) should continue the diversity of trees found in the community. Please refer to the Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines for suggested tree varieties. Trunk Size of Removed Tree Replacement Ratio Required (measured at 4 feet above grade) (per tree removed) Diameter Circumference Number of Minimum Size (in inches) (in inches) replacement trees 12 to 24 38 to 75 1 24 inch box Greater than 24 greater than 75 1 36 inch box 3. Photographs of all the trees proposed for removal that clearly depict the reason for the requested removal. 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 - F^X 408.866.838 I · TDD 408.866.2790 Steven Baca PLN2001-2 Tree Removal Permit Application - 350 Budd Avenue Page 2 of 3 January 24, 2001 4. Arborist Report (including the appraised value of each tree). 5. Signature of the property owner and homeowners association. Please note that you will be required to replace each tree you want to remove with one 24-inch box tree. It is recommended that you choose a species that will attain a similar height and crown structure as the existing trees and that continues the diversity of the species in the neighborhood. Under the Tree Protection Ordinance, the Community Development Director can only approve a tree removal permit if any of the following general criteria are met: ao Diseased or Danger of Falling. The tree or trees are irreparably diseased or presents a danger of falling that cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable preservation and/or preventative procedures and practices such that the public health or safety requires its removal. Potential Damage. The tree or trees can potentially cause substantial damage to existing main buildings (e.g., apartments or other main buildings) or interfere with utility services and cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation or modification of the structures or utility services. Co Economic Enjoyment and Hardship. The retention of the tree restricts the economic enjoyment of the property or creates an unusual hardship for the property owner by severely limiting the use of the property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly zoned and situated properties, and the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the approval authority that there are no reasonable alternatives to preserve the tree. A minor reduction of the potential number of residential units or building size due to the tree location does not represent a severe limit of the economic enjoyment of the property. Please provide a detailed explanation of how the requested Tree Removal Permit meets this criteria. Although the olive trees are considered exempt under the Tree Protection Ordinance since they meet the definitions of fruit trees (Section 21.56.060 of the Campbell Municipal Code), these trees were included on the original landscaping plan for the apartment complex. Therefore, a Tree Removal Permit will be required to remove them and the Community Development Director must approve a modification to the Original Landscape Plan. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2193 for further assistance with this application. Steven Baca PLN2001-2 Tree Removal Permit Application - 350 Budd Avenue Page 3 of 3 January 24, 2001 Sincerely, Darcy Smith Planner I CC: Sharon Fierro, Community Development Director Manager, La Valencia Apartments, 350 Budd Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 La Valencia Apartments Ltd, 1777 Botelho Dr, #300, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596 Envi o ~ LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 45051 INDUSTRIAL DR. · FREMONT CA 94538. (510) 651-8996 January 4, 2001 Tim J. Haley 70 North First Street Campbell, CA 95008-1423 Dear Tim, Attached you will find our revised permit request for the removal of all of the Olive Trees and Sycamore near parking cover areas. As per our previous discussion our client would like to replace the Olive Trees with 24" box Crepe Myrtle. In regards to the Sycamore Trees hope fully no replacement will be necessary. However if it is we would like to replace with 24" box Magnolia some where else within the property. It would be greatly appreciated if we could have the permit by Wednesday January 10, 2001. Thank you, "S~e~'~r{ P. Baca President/CEO CC: Bill Brooks CC: Emmaly Declecq