Tree Removal - Exempt - 2009May 26, 2009
Attn: Mark Sifuentes
The Parc at the Pruneyard
225 Union Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: Tree Removal Permit
File No: PLN2009-62
225 Union Avenue
Dear Mr. Sifuentes,
In accordance with §21.32.060.C of the City of Campbell Municipal Code, the removal of the one Atlas Cedar
(Cedrus atlantica) tree located at 225 Union is exempt in that the tree impacts the safe operation of public
utilities.
As such, 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 posing a threat of damage to the public utility lines.
If you have any questions regarding this approval, please contact me at (408) 866-2144 or via email at
timh@cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
Tim Haley
Senior Planner
cc: Kirk Heinrichs, Community Development Director
Ciddy Wordell, Interim Principal Planner
May 6, 2009
The Parc at the Pruneyard
Mr. Mark Sifuentes
225 Union Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: Tree removal at The Parc at the Pruneyard
Dear Mr. Sifuentes,
At your request I have performed a health evaluation and structural inspection on one Atlas cedar
(Cedrus atlantica) tree located at 225 Union Avenue in the city of Campbell. The tree was not
climbed. This tree measures 26 inches in diameter at four feet above grade. The results of my
inspection are as follows:
I would rate the health of the Atlas cedar as fair and the current structure as poor. The tree is
growing close to utility and high power lines and has previously been severely pruned for line
clearance. Please refer to picture showing branches resting on utility lines. The tree has been
"lion's-tailed" in the past and has had recent limb failure due to heavy end weights. I also noted a
large wound at the primary crotch. Any pruning to correct the current structure would leave the
tree with very little foliage, thus making the tree more unsightly than it is now.
In conclusion, due to the poor structure and the location of the tree so close to utility lines, I
recommend that this Atlas cedar be removed to grade.
Respectfully submitted,
~~ V LJ
Paul Lamm MAY 13 2009
ISA Certified Arborist (WE-6320A) CITY ~F CAMPBELL
Enclosures: Statement of Limiting Conditions PLANNING DEPT.
Tree Removal and Planting Location Site Map
Photographs