Tree Removal Permit - 2003 CITY oF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
CAMPBELL
May 9, 2003
Paul Middione
80 E. Hamilton Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Re.'
PLN2003-43
Tree Removal Permit Application
80 E. Hamilton Avenue
Dear Mr. Middione:
The Tree Removal Permit (PLN2003-43) to remove one Monterey Pine tree within the rear
parking lot of the property located at 80 E. Hamilton Avenue has been finalized since the 10-
day appeal period has passed and no appeals were received. You may now remove the tree.
Please note that the replacement tree shall be planted on or before June 9, 2003.
Should you have any questions regarding the above referenced matter, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (408) 866-2142 or via email at melindad@cit¥ofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
Melinda Denis
Planner I
cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008-1436 - tek 408.866.2140 - FAX 408.871.5140 · ~l)b 408.866.2790
CITY oF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
CAMPBELL
April 29, 2003
Paul Middione
80 E. Hamilton Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
RE:
PLN 2003-43
Tree Removal Permit Application
80 E. Hamilton Avenue
Dear Mr. Middione:
The Community Development Director has conditionally approved your application for a Tree Removal
Permit (PLN 2003-43) to remove one Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) tree within the rear parking lot of
the property located at 80 E. Hamilton Avenue, subject to the following condition:
1. One 24-inch box Flowering Pear tree will be planted within the rear of the property in the
landscape planter adjacent to Esther Avenue to replace the Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) tree
on or before June 9, 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 several structural defects that may result in large
branch or trunk failures over the parking lot as well as the adjacent parking lot on Esther Avenue. 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 so there will not be re-growth of the
tree.
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 Fridah MaF 9, 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) 866-2142 or via email at melindad @cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
/t/ ~
Melinda Denis
Planner I
cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008-1436 · TEL 408.866.2140 · F^X 408.871.5140 · TDD 408.866.2790
CITY oF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
CAMPBELL
April 29, 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
2003-43) to remove one Monterey Pine tree within the rear parking lot of the property
located at 80 E. Hamilton Avenue in the P-O (Professional Office) 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 several structural
defects that may result in large branch or trunk failures over the parking lot as well as the
adjacent parking lot on Esther Avenue. 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 24-inch box Flowering Pear tree within the
property. The tree must be installed on or before June 9, 2003 (if no appeals are filed.)
This approval is final in ten days unless a written appeal letter and the required fee of
$100.00 is received at the City Clerk's Office, 70 N. First Street, Campbell on or before
FridayT May 9~ 2003 at 5 p.m. Questions may be addressed to Melinda Denis, Planner I,
in the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2142.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL
SHARON FIERRO
SECRETARY
PLEASE NOTE:
When calling about this Notice,
Please refer to File No. PLN 2003-48
Address: 80 E. Hamilton Avenue
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Deborah Ellis, MS
Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist
REPORT
Service since 1984
Property Address: 80 E. Hamilton Ave., Campbell
Subject Tree: Monterey pine (Pinus radiata)
Prepared for: Paul Middione
April 9, 2003
Prepared by: Deborah Ellis, MS. Consulting Arbodst & Hodiculturist
W.C.I.S.A. Certified Arbodst #457, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #305
~Copyright Deborah Ellis, 2003. The client and his/her authorized representatives may make copy this report for
use in ONLY conjunction with the project described herein. Otherwise, this report may not be reproduced in
whole or in part without the expressed written or verbal consent of Deborah Ellis.
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Deborah Ellis, MS
Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist
Set'vice since 1984
SUMMARY
The owner of the property, Paul Middione, wishes to remove the subject Monterey pine. In my
opinion it is reasonable to remove this pine tree and replace it with another tree species that is
better suited to the climate of the area and the constraints of this commercial site. The Monterey
pine has several structural defects that may result in large branch or trunk failures over the parking
lot at 80 East Hamilton, or the adjacent parking lot on Esther Avenue. The roots of the pine tree are
also lifting and cracking the asphalt parking lot at 80 E. Hamilton. If these large roots are cut, the
tree may become unstable or there is a good chance that the tree will decline and die. This repod
describes the condition of the Monterey pine tree and suggests a suitable replacement tree
species.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1) Remove the subject pine tree.
2) Remove surrounding asphalt that has been displaced by the pine. A large area of asphalt will
have to be removed, particularly on the North side of the pine. Remove existing roots of the
pine tree within the damaged area and patch the asphalt.
3) A suggested replacement tree for the same small planter cutout in which the pine tree was
located is Ce/tis sinensis, Chinese hackbeny. This deciduous tree species is fairly fast growing
and will provide nice shade for the parking area, but it tends to produce roots that are less
damaging to surrounding pavement. Chinese hackberry is a moderate water-use tree, which
would benefit from weekly to bi-weekly irrigation after establishment. Install a 3 to 4-inch depth
of coarse wood chip mulch around this tree to encourage the growth of fine absorbing roots
beneath the mulch - possibly reducing the number of roots growing beneath the pavement in
their search for water.
4) I recommend that a linear root border (e.g. Deep Root LB-12TM) be installed around the edge of
the planting area facing the parking area. Even though trees with "less damaging" root systems
may be planted, the root barrier is an additional step that can be taken to reduce and delay
future pavement damage. The soil in this area tends to be clay-based and compacts easily,
which forces tree roots to grown shallowly - thus easily damaging surrounding pavement.
5) The adjacent coast live oak tree (Quercus agr/folla) in the southwest comer of the parking lot
should not be irrigated (within its small planter cutout area) and should also have a 3 to 4-inch
depth of coarse wood chip mulch installed within its planter area.
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Deborah Ellis, MS
Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist
INTRODUCTION
Service since 1984
PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this repod is to descdbe the condition of the subject Monterey pine tree and
convince the City of Campbell to allow the property owner to remove and replace this tree.
AUDIENCE OF REPORT
The audience of this report is the property owner, Paul Middione, City of Campbell authorities
concerned with tree removals and tree preservation, and the project landscape architect, Tim
Hoagland of Hoag-Land Design.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Paul Middione contacted me eadier this week and asked me to prepare an Arbodst Report for the
subject tree. Paul explained fo me that the tree was causing problems in the parking lot through
ifs constant dropping of pinecones and needles, and the lifting of the surrounding pavement by
the roots of the tree. Paul would like fo remove this tree and replace it with another, better species
that will still provide shade for the parking lot.
MATERIALS & METHODS
The subject Monterey pine tree was bdefly observed as to its structural condition (stability) and
general health (vigor) by visual assessment from the ground. This evaluation was performed on Apdl
8, 2003. 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 Intemational Society of Arbodculture (ISA).
· Species Classification and Group Assi.qnment published by the Westem Chapter of the
Intemational Society of Arbodculture (WCISA), 1992.
· Tree Hazard Evaluation Form taken from Evaluation of Hazard Trees in Urban Areas, 2nd Ed.,
Matheny & Clark, Intemational Society of Arbodculture, 1994.
The above three references serve as industry professional standards for tree and landscape
evaluations.
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Deborah Ellis, MS
Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist
OBSERVATIONS
The padiculars of the tree are as follows:
Service since 1984
Trunk diameter:
At 4 feet above the ground (as per City of Campbell): 24.1,20.6, 20.9 and 17.6 inches
DBH (Diameter at breast height, 4.5 feet above the ground, arboricultural industry standard
height: 24.8, 19.1,20.2 and 16.2 inches.
Height: -45 feet
Canopy spread: -36 feet
Species ratings: 30
Condition (100=Excellent, 80=Good, 60=Fair, 40=Poor, 20=Unacceptable):
· Vigor: 70
· Structure: 50
· Average: 40
Suitability for preservation: Low
Action: Remove
Notes: The main concems that I have with this pine are structural:
1)
Multiple trunks with Included bark between them. Multiple trunks are a condition where more
than trunk originates at the same point. These
attachments are not as strong as well-spaced
branches or trunks, padiculady if included bark
between them prevents a solid wood
connection. Multiple trunks are a common
structural defect in many tree species such as
ash and flowering pear. They are not as
common in Monterey pine, but when they do
occur in Monterey pine they are of significant
concem because this tree species can become
quite large. Included bark is bark sandwiched
between adjacent branches or a branch and
the trunk, often appearing as a seam. In
contrast, a normal attachment will have a ddge
of bark protruding upwards and a continuous
wood connection between adjacent members.
As branches or trunks 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
Species Classification and Group Assi.qnment, 1992. Editor: Chandler, AZ. Published by the Western Chapter
of the International Society of Arboriculture. Trees in the Western sectian 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.
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Deborah Ellis, MS
Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist
2)
Sert, ice since 1984
can be generated, leading to breakage. Oftentimes included bark does not result in a failure,
but it i_s a weak point in the tree. If the tree is already weakened, it may be more likely to fail at
that point.
Two
e branches hi h in the tree
close in diameter to the parent branch or trunk that
they originate from. This is an unstable
condition. Secondary branches should be
1,~ to 3,4 the diameter of the parent branch or
trunk from which they arise. If they are
larger than this (as are two branches high
up in this Monterey pine), then they are
prone to failure. The red arrows in the photo
at left point to such branches. It is difficult to
discern the true size of the branches from
the photos, but they are large in size
compared to their parent branch or trunk,
and they are very high in the tree, which
concerns me.
3)
Overpruning. The entire tree has been lion-tail pruned, so that weight is concentrated at the
ends of branches, and there are many long branches that bow downward. Overpruning in
general weakens trees, and is particularly detrimental to older Monterey pines, which are not
well adapted to the climate of the area2. Lion-tail pruning means that the lower podion of the
branch was stripped, leaving the majodty of weight concentrated at the end of the branch. A
branch pruned as such is subject to sunscald and resultant canker diseases, is "end-heavy" and
is generally more likely to fail. Lion-tailing is also not desirable in terms of encouraging proper
branch taper and managing end weight.
2 Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) is generally considered a poor species for non-coastal Nodhern Califomia.
Beyond the age of about 15 years it tends to develop problems such as bark beetle infestation, sudden limb
drop phenomenon, and the lethal disease Pine Pitch Canker. The University of Califomia recommends that
Monterey pine should no longer be planted in California as an ornamental or windbreak tree.
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Consulting Arborist & Horticulturist
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Set.re since 1984
Loose bark and some dead wood at the base of the kunk beneath an old wound. This extends
down to ground level and may involve roots as well. In this area on the West side of the trunk, it
appears that either a fifth trunk was removed
long ago, or a large wound was created
(perhaps from a car). In any case, there is loose
bark and dead wood beneath this wound.
Because this defect extends to the ground,
there may be root involvement as well. The blue
arrow in the photo at left points to the old
wound. The green circle surrounds the area of
loose bark on the West side of the tree.
Pavement damage by roots. This pine is lifting the asphalt up to 4 inches above level, at a
distance of 5 feet from the edge of the planter area. If this asphalt is to be repaired, then the
roots beneath the damaged asphalt will have to be removed. These are likely large roots
and/or a great number of roots, which will be quite damaging to the health of the pine. The
loss of large roots close to the trunk may also cause the tree to become unstable.
CONCLUSION
I certify that the information contained in this report is correct to the best of my knowledge, and that
this report was prepared in good faith. Thank you for the opportunity to provide service. Please call
me if you have questions or if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
e orah
Deborah Ellis, MS.
Consulting Arbodst & Horticulturist
W.C.I.S.A. Cedified Arbodst #457, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist#305
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