Heritage Tree Designation - 2007ITEM NO. 2 (new business)
STAFF REPORT-HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2007
PLN2007-57 Application for a Heritage Tree Designation (PLN2007-57) for amulti-
Campbell, trunked (three trunks measuring 37, 34 and 25 inched in diameter, 51-year
Norma old Saucer Magnolia tree on property owned by Norma Campbell at 37
Decorah Lane in a R-1-6 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Historic Preservation Board take the following action:
Adopt a resolution, approving the Heritage Tree Designation for amulti-trunked (three trunks
measuring 37, 34 and 25 inched in diameter, 51-year old Saucer Magnolia tree at 37 Decorah
Lane.
DISCUSSION
The applicant has submitted an application for a Heritage Tree Designation for amulti-trunked
(three trunks measuring 37, 34 and 25 inched in diameter, 51-year old Saucer Magnolia, located
at 37 Decorah Lane. The Saucer Magnolia tree was planted in approximately 1956 by the
original owner of the house. The date of planting was reported by Norman Campbell, current
resident of 37 Decorah Lane. The Saucer Magnolia tree is 30 feet tall and has a canopy spread of
30 feet.
If the Heritage Tree Designation is approved by the Historic Preservation Board, the City shall
record the designation with the County Recorder's office and a copy shall be provided to the
property owner and the Community Development Department. A listing of designated Heritage
Trees and their locations shall be listed on the Historic Resources Inventory and maintained by
the Community Development Department.
ANALYSIS
Staff is supportive of the Heritage Tree Designation for this tree based on the following findings:
1. It is one of significant age and/or girth in Campbell.
2. It was planted by the original owner of the house in 1956.
Attachments
1. Letter from applicant, Norma Campbell, dated February 28, 2007.
2. Tree Record, dated April 6, 2007.
3. Resolution.
Prepared by:
Jackie C. Young Lind
Acting Community Development Director
February 28, 2007
To: City of Campbell
Tree Preservation Committee
My home was built in 1956, and was owned by the Wehner family. My Tree, a Saucer
Magnolia was planted by them during the first year. The Tree has been part of the property now
for 51 years.
I feel this Tree gives beauty, shade and value to my home and to the City of Campbell.
This wonderful Tree also gives to the atmosphere its ability to rejuvenate the air and when in
bloom a wonderful light fragrance, not to mention being a nesting home on occassion to at least
3 hummingbirds, it also attracts other birds, butterflies and provides nectar for bees.
Last year I looked out my front window to see a woman and child staring at my Tree. I went out
to ask if I could help them in some way. She explained she had first seen the Tree a few years
ago when she was looking at a home across the cul-d-sac, it was in bloom then as it was on this
day and she wanted to see it again. She felt it was such a special Tree that she brought her
daughter along to enjoy it.
The Tree is not as grand and glorious this year as it has been in the past. I had to scale it down
last year in order to put on a new roof. But by next year it should be close to its former self, all
filled out and more beautiful than ever.
I have lived with my Tree now for 30+ years, I have taken very good care of the Tree. This Tree
will outlive me, as Saucer Magnolia's under good conditions live over 100 years, for this
reason I am really hoping that you will agree that this Tree deserves the protection afforded to a
Heritage Tree.
Thank you,
Norma Campbell
37 Decorah Lane
Campbell, Ca
559-7379
Exhibit B
RESOLUTION N0.2007-02
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PERSEVERATION
BOARD OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL BESTOWING HERITAGE
TREE DESIGNATION (PLN2007-57) UPON AMULTI-TRIJNKED,
51-YEAR-OLD SAUCER MAGNOLIA TREE WITH DIAMETERS
MEASURING 37, 34, AND 25 INCHES ON PROPERTY OWNED
BY NORMA CAMPBELL AT 37 DECORAH LANE IN A R-1-6
(SINGLE FAMILY) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL. FILE NO. PLN2007-57.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law, and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Historic Perseveration Board did
find as follows, with respect to PLN2007-57:
1. This multi-trunked, 51-year-old Saucer Magnolia tree, with diameters measuring
37, 34, and 25 inches is one of significant age and/or girth in the City of Campbell.
3. This multi-trunked, 51-year-old Saucer Magnolia tree, with diameters measuring
37, 34, and 25 inches was planted by the original owner of the house in 1956.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Historic Preservation Board further finds and
concludes that:
1. The Saucer Magnolia tree is of significant size and age, and relates to the history of
the residence.
2. No substantial evidence has been presented from which a reasonable argument
could be made that shows that the Heritage Tree Designation will have a significant
adverse impact on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Historic Perseveration Board bestows
Heritage Tree Designation (PLN2007-57) upon amulti-trunked, 51-year-old Saucer
Magnolia tree, with diameters measuring 37, 34, and 25 inches on property owned by
Norma Campbell located at 37 Decorah Lane.
HPB RESOLUTION N0.2007-02
PLN2007-57 ~ Heritage Tree Designation - 37 Decorah Lane
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25`" day of April, 2007 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BOARD MEMBERS: Hernandez, Blake, Heinzler, and Lutz
NOES: BOARD MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: BOARD MEMBERS: Herz
APPROVED:
J e Hernandez, Chair
ATTEST:
J ie G Li ecr