SW Corner of First & Civic Center DriveITEM N0.3 (new business)
STAFF REPORT-HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2007
PLN2007-59 Application for a Heritage Tree Designation (PLN2007-59) fora 60-inch
City of Campbell diameter, 60 to 80-year old Redwood tree on public property at the
no~_ east corner of First Street and Civic Center Drive.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Historic Preservation Board take the following action:
Adopt a resolution, approving the Heritage Tree Designation fora 0-inch diameter, 60 to
80-year old Redwood tree located on public property at the no east corner of First Street and
Civic Center Drive. y~
DISCUSSION
The Historic Preservation Board has submitted an application for a Heritage Tree Designation
fora 60-inch diameter, 60 to 80-year old Redwood, located on public property at the nor east `~
corner of First Street and Civic Center Drive. The Redwood tree is 100 feet tall and has a
canopy spread of 40 feet.
The Historic Preservation Board consulted with the Parks & Recreation Commission on the
designation of this tree as it is located on public property (reference Attachment 2). On April 4,
2007, the Parks & Recreation Commission supported the designation of the subject tree.
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 an outstanding specimen of a desirable species.
2. It is one of significant age and/or girth in Campbell.
3. It is a native species.
Historic Preservation Boaru lvleeting of April 25, 2007
PLN2007-59 ~ NE Corner of First St./Civic Center Dr.
2 of 2
Attachments
1. Tree Record, dated Apri16, 2007.
2. Report to the Parks & Recreation Commission, dated March 27, 2007, for the meeting of
April 4, 2007.
3. Resolution.
Prepared by:
ie C. Y g Lin
Acting Community Development Director
WHEREAS, the Redwood located on public property at the southwest corner of First
Street and Civic Center Drive was nominated as a Heritage Tree by the Historic
Preservation Board; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board submitted an application requesting
consideration of this tree for Heritage Tree status; and the Parks and Recreation
Commission supported the designation of this tree as a Heritage Tree; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board a
pproved Heritage Tree status for this tree;
and
WHEREAS, this majestic Redwood is a towering 100-feet in height, with a 60-inch
diameter and a 40-foot canopy spread; and
WHEREAS, this stately Redwood is 60 to 80 years in age; and
this Redwood, a Sequoia sempervirens, is an exemplary example of a
native species; and
WHEREAS, the City of Campbell recognizes the substantial aesthetic, environmental
and economic importance of its tree population; and has adopted Tree Protection
Regulations to protect and manage trees; and
WHEREAS, the protection and management of the City's urban forest enhances
Campbell's small town quality and character; and
WHEREAS, this year is the City of Campbell's 25th Anniversary as a "Tree City USA",
which is a national recognition for the City's urban and community forestry programs;
A ~! and this day is a celebration of National Arbor's Day;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Historic Preservation Board expresses
their sincerest appreciation to the City of Campbell for their outstanding care and
preservation of this beautiful tree, and congratulate them on the designation of this tree
as the sixth Heritage Tree in the City of Campbell.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of April, 2007, by acclamation.
JoElle Hernandez, Chair
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