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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