Tree Removal Permit - 2003May 13, 2003
CITY or CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
CAMPBELL
Mark & Amal Prazer
1109 N. Central Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128
PLN 2003-37
Tree Removal Permit Application
1109 N. Central Avenue
Dear Property Owners:
The Community Development Director has conditionally approved your application for a Tree Removal
Permit (PLN 2003-37) to remove one Incense Cedar (Calocedrus deccurrens) tree within the front yard of
the property located at 1109 N. Central Avenue, subject to the following condition:
1. One 36-inch box Magnolia or Chinese Pistache tree will be planted within front yard of the
property to replace the Incense Cedar tree on or before June 23, 2003, 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 has been topped and conflicts with the utility line.
Staff has determined that the situation cannot be reasonably remedied by means other than removal.
It is recommended that the tree be removed by persons who are experienced and bonded for the removal
of trees and that the stumps be ground out and the roots removed.
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 Friday, May 23, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. A notice of
tree removal will be posted on the property where it is visible to the public and a notice will be sent out to
all the property owners within 300 feet of the property. The tree may not be removed until after the 10-
day appeal period has passed and no appeals have been received. If no appeals are filed, staff will send
you a letter to let you know that the Tree Removal Permit is final.
Should you have any questions regarding the above referenced matter, please do not hesitate to contact
me at (408) 866-2144 or via email at tirnh@cit¥ofcampbell.com.
Tim Haley
Associate Planner
cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
70 North First Street - Campbell, California 95008-1436 - TEL 408.866.2140 · ~^X 408.871.5140 . TDD 408.866.2790
CITY o}: CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current Planning
May 13, 2003
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
2003-37) to remove one Incense Cedar tree within the front yard of the property located
at 1109 N. Central Avenue in the R-l-6 (Single-family) 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 has been topped and the
canopy conflicts with a utility line. 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 36-inch box Magnolia or Chinese Pistache tree
within the property. The tree must be installed on or before June 23, 2003 (if no appeals
are filed.)
This approval is final in ten days, unless a written appeal letter with the required appeal
fee of $100.00 is received at the City Clerk's Office, 70 N. First Street, Campbell on or
before Friday~ May 23~ 2003 at 5 p.m. Questions may be addressed to Tim Haley,
Associate Planner, in the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2144.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL
SHARON FIERRO
SECRETARY
PLEASE NOTE:
When calling about this Notice,
Please refer to File No. PLN 2003-37
Address: 1109 N. Central Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
70 North First Street . Campbell, California 95008-1436 - TEL 408.866.2140 - F^X 408.866.8381 · TDD 408.866.2790
CURTIS HORTICULTURE
408-259-9974 15131 Garcal Drive,~San Jose CA '95127
· Apfi128,2003
Mark Prazer
1109 N Central Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128
Re:'Arborist Report for submittal to the City Of Campbell
Dear Mark:
The following are my observatiOns of the CaloCedrusdecurrens (Incense Cedar) in your front
yard for which you requested an arborist report. Field observations were-conducted on April 25,
2003.
OBSERVATIONS
The Cedar tree measures 26 inches diameter at breast, height (DBH), with an approximate height
of 30 feet and spread of 20 feet. The tree is lOcated in the front yard of the Prazer residence,
located at 1109 N Central Avenue in San Jose, California. The base of the tree is located in close
proximity to the northern edge of the property line..A utility line (appears to be phone) is noted
to be conflicting .with the canopy.
Calocedrus deccurrens typically exhibits a strong dOminant leader stem, but since this specimen
has been topped, its natural shape has been compromised. Although the tree currently appears to
be in fair to good health, a further decline in health may develop due to possible decay at the
large wound site as a result of its topping.
An appraisal based on field observations and the Trunk Formula Method shows the approximate
value of this tree to be $ 7000.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this report or if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,/.
Stephanie Curtis
ISA Certified Arborist #WC-5869
CIIY oF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
CAMPBELL
April 8, 2003
Mr. Mark Prazer
1109 N. Central Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128
Re: Tree Removal Permit Application
1109 N. Central Avenue -City File No.: PLN2003-37
Dear Mr. Prazer:
The Planning Division has reviewed your Tree Removal Permit application to remove one Cedar tree
located at 1109 N. Central Avenue within the R-l-6 (Single-family Residential) Zoning District.
Additional information is required to complete your application as follows:
Application Information - Applications for a tree removal permit shall contain the following:
a. A written explanation of why the tree(s) should be removed;
b. Arborist report (including the appraised value of each tree);
Tree Replacement Plan - The Tree Protection Ordinance requires replacement trees for trees that
are proposed to be removed. You will be required to plant one tree based upon the diameter and
circumference of the proposed tree to be removed. Please provide a site plan of the property,
including the location of all existing structures, and the location, size and species of the proposed
replacement tree. A list of recommended replacement tree species is enclosed. The size of the
required replacement tree is based on the following table from the Tree Protection Ordinance:
Trunk Size of Removed Tree Replacement Ratio Required
(measured at 4 feet above grade) (per tree removed)
Diameter Circumference Number of Minimum
(in inches) (in inches) replacement Size
trees
12 to 24 38 to 75 1 24 inch box
Greater than 24 greater than 75 1 36 inch box
If you have any questions please contact me at (408) 866-2144 or via email
timh @cit¥ofcampbell.com.
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Tim Haley
Associate Planner
cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
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70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95OO8-1436 - TEL 408.866.2140 - FAX 408.871.5140 - TDD 408.866.2790