Tree Removal Permit - 2010Community Development Department
November 16, 2010
Skyline Tree Surgeons
Attn: Diane Verdugo
530 Stockton Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Re: rile No: PLN2010-251
Address: 32 Sanderling Court (Common Area (Sandalwood Townhomes)
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Dear Ms. Verdugo:
The Campbell Planning Division has reviewed your Tree Removal Permit application
(PLN2010-251) for removal of six (6) Pittosporum tobira trees located within the common
landscape area adjacent to the above referenced property. Pursuant to Campbell Municipal Code
Sec. ? 1.32.080, the Community Development Director may only approve a Tree Removal
Permit alter making at least one of the following findings:
1. _Diseased or Dander of Falling -The tree or trees are irreparably diseased or presents a
danger of falling that cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable preservation
and/or preventative procedures and practices such that the public health or safety requires its
removal.
2. Potential Damage -The tree or trees can potentially cause substantial damage to existing or
proposed main buildings (e.g., dwellings or other main buildings) or interfere with utility
services and cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation or modification
of the structure or utility services.
3. Economic Enioyment and HardshiU -The retention of the tree restricts the economic
enjo_vmcnt of the property or creates an unusual hardship for the property owner by severely
limiting the use of the property in a manner not typically experienced by owners of similarly
zoned and situated properties, and the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
approval authority that there are uo reasonable alternatives to preserve the tree. A minor
reduction of the potential number of residential units or building size due to the tree location
does not represent a severe limit of the economic enjoyment of the property.
PLN2010-251 ~ Tree Removal Permit
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Based upon a review of the submittal documents, and an inspection of the property, the
Community Development Director has determined that the required findings for approval have
not been met. Therefore, the application to remove the subject trees is denied.
The City recommends that the property owner work with a licensed arborist in order to
determine how to resolve the root encroachments. One possible solution could be the installation
of root barriers.
This decision is final unless appealed within ten calendar days following the date of decision, on
or before 5:00 p. m. on Noveinbet- 29, 2010. An appeal must be made in writing to the City Clerk
and accompanied by a $200 appeal fee. Any decision not appealed within the ten-day period is
final.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2142 or via email at
stevep~,cityofcampbell.com.
Since ly,
,~'
Steve Prosser
Associate Planner
cc: Sandalwood Tow~nhomes, cio Cornerstone Community Management, 1800 Hamilton Ave. #210, San Jose, CA 95125
Paul Kermoyan. Planning Manager
7U North First Street • Campbell Cn 95008-1423 • Tel (408) 866 ? 140 • F.as (408) 866-5140 • e-MAIL planning~~,cityofcampbelLcom