Heritage Tree- 201 Carlyn - 2007ITEM N0.2 (new business)
STAFF REPORT-HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
MEETING OF MAY 28, 2007
PLN2008-90 Application for a Heritage Tree Designation (PLN2008-90) for amulti-
Sassone, Brian & trunked (7 trunks) 150 year-old Live Oak tree with a 5-foot base trunk
Helen diameter, on property owned by Brian and Helen Sassone at 201 Carlyn
Avenue 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 (7 trunks) 150-
year old Live Oak tree with a 5-foot base trunk diameter, on property owned by Brian and Helen
Sassone at 201 Carlyn Avenue.
DISCUSSION
The applicant has submitted an application for a Heritage Tree Designation for amulti-trunked
Live Oak tree estimated to be approximately 150 years old. The tree has a base trunk diameter of
5 feet, with seven branching trunks ranging from 12 inches to 24 inches in diameter. The tree is
approximately 50 feet in height.
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.
Attachments
1. Tree Record, dated April 29, 2008.
2. HPB Resolution No. 2008-02.
3. Ceremonial Resolution
Prepared by:
Jackie C. Young Lind
Acting Community Development Director