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Tree Removal Permit - 2008March 27, 2008 Joseph Logan 1273 Lorelei Court Campbell, CA 95008 Re: Tree Removal Permit File No: PLN2008-34 1273 Lorelei Court Dear Mr. Logan: The Community Development Director has conditionally approved your Tree Removal Permit application (PLN2008-34) to remove one Modesto Ash tree, 22 inches in diameter, as shown on the site plan submitted on March 3, 2008, in the rear yard of the above addresses. Your request has been approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall plant one (1) 24 inch box tree of a species from the City of Campbell recommended tree replacement list on the subject property on or before May 3, 2008. The Tree Removal Permit has been approved based upon the City's determination, with a supporting recommendation by a Certified Arborist, that the tree is diseased and dying. This approval is final in 10 calendar 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 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. A written appeal must be accompanied with a $100 appeal filing fee. If you have any questions regarding this approval, please contact the Planning Division at (408) 866-2140. Sincerely, .~~% '~ • Steve Prosser Assistant Planner encl: Recommended Tree Replacement List cc: Jackie C. Young Lind, Acting Community Development Director 7o North First Street ~ Campbell, California 9 5008-1 4 3 6 TEL 408.866.2140 Fnx 408.871.5140 Teo 408.866.2790 TREE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS REPLANTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS Number, Size, and Species: The number and size of replacement trees is based on the number, size and species of trees approved for removal. The variety of replacement tree(s) should continue the diversity of trees found in the community. REPLACEMENT TREE REQUIItEMENTS Trunk Size of Removed Tree Replacement Ratio Required measured at 4 feet above rade er tree removed Diameter inches Circumference inches Number of re lacement trees Minimum Size 12 to 24 38 to 75 1 24 inch box Greater than 24 Greater than 75 1 36 inch box Herita e Trees 1 48 inch box 2 3 4 Cost of Replacement Trees: Replacement trees shall be obtained and planted at the expense of the applicant. Inspection: City staff shall be permitted to enter the property to verify the installation of the replacement trees. Maintenance of Replacement Trees: Any person who is required to plant replacement trees as a condition of a tree removal permit shall maintain such trees in a healthy condition to ensure their long term survival. Maintenance Bond. A faithful performance bond, maintenance bond or other security deposit may be required to be paid to the City prior to the issuance of the Tree Removal Permit. The bond shall be in an amount of money and for a period of time determined by the Community Development Director to ensure acquisition and proper planting and maintenance of the replacement trees. RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT TREE SPECIES Please consult with your Arborist to select a species that is well suited to your location. If you are replacing a tree that was required as a part of an approved Landscaping Plan, the replacement species must be consistent with the Landscaping Plan. Aleppo Pine Atlas Cedar Blackwood Acacia California Black Walnut Canary Island Pine Chinese Flame Tree Chinese Hackberry Catalina Ironwood Chinese Jujuba Chinese Pistache Coast Live Oak Coast Redwood Cork Oak Digger Pine Deodar Cedar Elsarica Pine European Hackberry Evergreen Ash Goldenrain Tree Holly Oak Honey Locust Italian Stone Pine Japanese Black Pine Jerusalem Thorn London Plane Tree Maidenhair Tree Mayten Tree Moraine Ash Raywood Ash Smooth Arizona Cypress Tulip Tree Valley Oak Western Cottonwood P . OF ~ CAMS a `-~~ ~~ u - `. ~ ~~ a f L •~RCH AQ~• CITY of CAMPBELL Community Development Department March 5, 2008 NOTICE OF TREE REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that the Community Development Director of the City of Campbell has received an application for a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2008-34) for the removal of one Modesto Ash tree with a diameter of 22 inches located in the rear yard of the property at 1273 Lorelei Court in the R-1-6 (Single-Family Residence) Zoning District (see map on reverse). The 10 day comment period for this application shall begin on March 6, 2008 and end on March 16, 2008. Any comments regarding this application shall be submitted in writing to the Planning Division before 5:00 p.m. on Monday March 17, 2008 as a decision will be rendered after this date. Decisions by the Community Development Director are final in 10 calendar days following the date of approval, unless an appeal is received in writing at the City of Campbell City Clerk's Office, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, prior to the end of the appeal period. A written appeal must be accompanied with the required $100 appeal filing fee. Questions or comments regarding this application may be addressed to Steve Prosser, in the Community Development Department at (408) 866-2140. 70 North First Street ~ Campbell, California 95008-1436 TEL 408.866.2140 Fnx 408.871.5140 TDD 408.866.2790 ~ ' I '' ~ I ', '~ j ---i _ - - _ __---~ __'. 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First Street, Campbell, CA 95008, (408) 866-2140 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO REMOVE TREE(S) Trees on Private Property Only -Contact the Public Works Department for Street Trees or Trees on Publicly-Owned Property J Phone ~O $ ^ s7 ~' ~7Z1 3 Subject Property Address (~7 ,3 Lor~r1 G~. (n,.,~ ~~. G ~ ~ $ODg Name of Property Owner JpS~'t ano~ /Qacsy.~~ Logan Phone yD$ ' 3 7y D/.~. 3 Property Owner's Mailing Address_ l 2 73 L,or~t% G~ . ~r.~dbe1l ~ CA q SODS Species of Tree(s) Tree Diameter (s) or Circumference (measured 4 ft. above grade) Health of Tree(s) Reason for Removal (Must meet criteria of Section 21.32.080 of the Tree Protection Ordinance- see back page) F~qx%nks /elK~!-~~~I Yr1 ~of fo Ch'I~TD /'F ~~ 's ~~ ino~eS ~l;stt~+.ce~ Q~ dta~ln~~ ?fie ~w.~ ~s d%S«u~~ :s ~•~ / p*. of ~~ ~ I n~ On ~ u ^ ~'10-»E Or / l~n S. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: ^ Color photographs of trees proposed for removal (depicting reason for requested removal); ^ Arborist Report prepared by an ISA Certified Arborist (including the appraised value of each tree) International Society of Arboriculture Certification # W ~' - 63 ZO ~} (Required); ^ Site Plan (See attached details); ^ Tree Replanting Plan (See attached details); and, ^ Other information deemed necessary by the community development director to evaluate the tree removal request (to be determined on a case-by-case basis). Owner's Signature: ~ ~ , ~y Date: 3 O Agent for Owner's Signature: Date: Homeowners Assoc. President's Signature: Date: SITE PLAN Sketch site plan (aerial view) of location of tree(s) and their drip line(s) showing: 1. Location, size and species of protected trees to be removed; and, 2. Existing and/or proposed footprint of the structure(s), paving, and landscape areas. Please circle or label tree(s) to be removed. EXAMPLE: 18 Oak tree 10~ to be removed l J~ 1 -~ Street REPLANTING PLAN: Sketch site plan indicating the location, size and specie(s) of replacement tree(s). EXAMPLE: S~-~~eef- ,~,.~.~ ~o b e ~erno/ed ,--- - - - ~ ~~', 24" box (~ ~ '. Valley Oak ,;; ~ ' d i , i ~i~ ~~ 7 `,.r--ti. ~` y ,. Shr~S ati~ -~lo~de~^q P• l~~ease / ~ ee covrfi le~'. ..._ .. (~ 1 '' ! ~{ 1 ''ice .. ~.~. •--- --........~ !,. ~{•~, ~-ree~ Joseph Logan 1273 Lorelei Ct. Campbell, CA 95008 City of Campbell Public Works Department 70 N. First Street Campbell, CA 95008 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter to support my application for a permit to remove a dying and hazardous Modesto Ash tree from my back yard. Please expedite this request. During a winter storm this season, high winds caused a large branch to fall across and sever the power, telephone, and cable lines from our home. When PG&E arrived to remove the branch and restore power, the tree crew offered that the tree might be diseased and dying, and that we should consider removing it before another storm causes a branch or the entire tree to fall directly on our home. We consulted with ISA-certified arborist Paul Lamm of Campbell-based Tree Health Professionals, Inc. to provide his thoughts about the health of the tree and how to proceed. Please find his report in this mailing. The report indicates that the tree is severely infected with root fungus and more than half of the crown is dead. Because the tree will soon become a hazard, Mr. Lamm suggests that the tree be removed. I have included several photographs of the tree to show the decay of the trunk and crown. • Pictures 1 through 4 show the base of the tree from different angles and vantage points, and reveal the fungus and exposed wood Mr. Lamm discussed in his report. • Pictures 5 and 6 show the dying crown above the power, telephone, and cable lines that connect to our home. • Picture 7 shows the location on the tree where the branch broke away during the storm. • Pictures 8 and 9 show some of the wood that was cut away from the branch by the PG&E crew that came to remove the branch from the downed lines. I understand that we are encouraged to plant a new tree in place of a tree we want to remove. My wife and I are fortunate in that our property already has many trees that were not here when the property was first developed, resulting in a yard that is full of healthy green trees (many as tall or taller than our home), as shown in pictures 10 through 14. (Picture 14 shows a young apple tree planted by our daughter. Though absent of leaves as I write this, the tree is quite healthy and will blossom again this spring.) With the exception of the Ash tree in our back yard, our property is green and thriving. We wish not to plant a new tree in place of the dying Ash, which was too close to power lines and our home. We hope to plant flowers and shrubs in its place. Please note also that we have a very large Modesto Ash tree in our front yard, and are striving to keep it healthy. Mr. Lamm did a wonderful job of trimming the tree to maintain its health, and we are looking forward to enjoying the tree for the many years we plan to live in our home. Thank you, Joseph Logan ~J Tree Health '~ ~ =- - ^' Professionals, Inc. January 30, 2008 Mr. Joseph Logan 1273 Lorelei Court Campbell, CA 95008 Dear Mr. Logan, At your request I have performed a tree health and structural inspection on the Modesto ash (Fraxinus velutina `Modesto) located in the rear of your property. The tree was not climbed. This tree measures just over 22 inches in diameter at four feet above grade, and 25 inches in diameter at grade. The results of my inspection are as follows: The root crown is severely infected with oak root fungus (Armillaria mellea) and decay with only two small areas of live tissue remaining. These two areas will continue to die back as the fungus spreads. Bark is falling off the main stem exposing the wood underneath where signs of decay are clearly visible. The primary crotch has a tight V with included bark. The crown has been topped in the past and several scaffolding limbs have pockets of decay. Additionally, two large limbs have broken out of the tree. Currently over half the crown is dead. In conclusion, the Modesto ash tree structure is poor and the crown is dead or declining. There is no way to improve structure or vigor. The value of this tree would be zero. The tree will soon become a hazard. I suggest removal to grade. Respectfully submitted, ~'~~ Paul Lamm ISA Certified Arborist (WE-6320A) encl. Statement of Limiting Conditions -'~'~ 137 E. Hamilton Ave., Suite 201 Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 929-3040 Fax (408) 871-02&~ ARBORIST t 1 ~~ ~~ ~~~ ~~~ _ Tree Health ~,_ -~ '' Professionals, Inc. Statement of Limiting Conditions Please note: Recommendations given by Paul Lamm of Tree Health Professionals, Inc. are based upon research and recommendations from the agriculture and horticulture departments of major universities in the United States, primarily the University of California, and also from the International Society of Arboriculture. Due to the variability and unpredictability of plant materials, hidden defects, soils, climate, workmanship and various other factors, Paul Lamm of Tree Health Professionals, Inc. can make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding any recommendations given. The owner or person(s) responsible for implementing any recommendations given by Paul Lamm of Tree Health Professionals, Inc. assume(s) all risks involved, and agree(s) to indemnify Paul Lamm of Tree Health Professionals, Inc. and hold Paul Lamm of Tree Health Professionals, Inc. harmless from any loss or cost of damage, including but not limited to attorney fees and defense, costs of daims by the undersigned, or by third parties. Regarding trees: The measures noted within this report are designed to assist in the protection and preservation of the trees mentioned in this report, and to help in their short and long term health and longevity. This is not however, a guarantee that any of these trees may not suddenly or eventually decline, fail, or die, for whatever reason. Because a significant portion of the roots are far beyond the dripline of the tree, even trees that are well protected during construction often decline, fail or die. Because there may be hidden defects within the root system, trunk or branches of trees, it is possible that trees with no obvious defects can be subject to failure without warning. 137 E. Hamilton Ave., Suite 201 Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 929-3040 Fax (408) 871-028 ARBORIST r '' i t ~ . ~ j. / 1 # ~p.tl7 ~ ~ ' i 1 F ~ + t~ ~ ' ~ i r ~ f t: f j7 'S4 r / ~ ~ / r ~ y ~ ~ !! r h~ , 1