Common Area - Orchard Oaks Circle HOA - 2007
ITEM NO. 1 (new business)
STAFF REPORT-HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2007
PLN2007-58 Application for a Heritage Tree Designation (PLN2007-58) fora 54-inch
Orchard Oaks diameter, 120 to 140-year old Valley Oak tree on property owned by the
HOA Campbell Orchard Oaks Home Owner's Association between 127 and 129
Orchard Oak Circle in a PD (Planned Development) Zoning District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Historic Preservation Board take the following action:
Adopt a resolution, approving the Heritage Tree Designation fora 54-inch diameter, 120 to
140-year old Valley Oak tree located on the common area of the Campbell Orchard Oaks
between 127 and 129 Orchard Oak Circle.
DISCUSSION
The applicant has submitted an application for a Heritage Tree Designation for a 54-inch
diameter, 120 to 140-year old Valley Oak, located on the common area of the Campbell Orchard
Oaks between 127 and 129 Orchard Oak Circle. The Valley Oak tree is 70 feet tall and has a
canopy spread of 60 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 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.
4. It is on the Historic Preservation Board Tree Survey.
Attarhmentc
1. Tree Record, dated April 6, 2007.
2. Resolution.
Prepared by:
Jackie C. Young Lind
Acting Community Development Director