Tree Removal Permit - 2011Community Development Department
November 1, 201 I
Joshua Larsen
cc/o Ainsley Square HOA
1935 Dry Creek Road
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: File No: PLN201 I -254
Address: 105 Sommerset
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Dear Mr. Larsen:
The Campbell Planning Division has reviewed your October 5, 2011, Tree Removal Permit
application (PLN2011-254) for removal of one (1) Raywood Ash trees located adjacent to 105
Sommerset within the common landscape area at the above referenced property. Pursuant to
Campbell Municipal Code Sec. 21.32.080, the Community Development Director may only
approve a 'free Removal Permit after making at least one of the following findings:
1. Diseased or Danger 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 Damn e -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 camiot be
controlled or remedied through reasonable relocation or modification of the stricture or utility services.
3. Economic EnLmlent and Hardship -The retention of the tree restricts the economic enjoyment of the
property or creates an unusual hardship for the property owner by severely limiting the use of the property
in a mam,er 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 no reasonable
altaniatives 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.
Based upon a review of the submittal documents and a visual inspection of the tree from the
area, the Community Development Department has determined that the required findings for
approval have not been met. Specifically, this request cited the possibility that the tree may
become too large for the area and that it is already causing infrastructure damage. The free
Protection Ordinance specifically indicates only damage to `'dwellings or other main buildings"
as cause for removal. Damage to other property, such as a fence, irrigation, or hardscape must be
dealt with in manner that preserves the tree. Upon inspection, there is no damage being caused
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by this tree to a main building. Additionally, although the arborist expressed some concei7~
regarding the potential for the tree to show signs of 'Ash Die I3ack', the arborist found that the
tree is in good health. In other words,. the tree is not irreparably diseased at this time. Therefore,
the application to remove the subject trees is denied.
This decision is final unless appealed within ten calendar days following the date of decision, or
on or before 5:00 p. m. on Novembef° I1, 2011. An appeal must be made in writing to the City
Clerk and accompanied by a X200 appeal fee. Any decision not appealed within the ten-day
period is final.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ian Fronczak at (408) 866-2144 or via
email at ianf~,cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
Daniel Fama
Assistant Planner
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Planning Manager
Ian Fronczak, Planning Intern
CITY of CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
October 19, 2011
Ainsley Square HOA
Attn: Joshua Larsen, Manager
1935 Dry Creek Road
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: File No: PLN2011-254
Address: 105 Sommerset Dr.
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Status: COMPLETE
Dear Mr. Larsen,
Thank you for your October 5, 2011 submittal of a Tree Removal Permit application. Your
application has been deemed complete. The noticing period will run from October 19, 2011 to
October 31, 2011, after which time a decision will be rendered.
You will be notified of the Community Development Director's decision in writing. Decisions
by the Community Development Director are final in 10 calendar days following the date of
approval, unless an appeal is received in writing at the City of Campbell City Clerk's Office.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Ian Fronczak at (408) 866-2144 or
by email at ianf@cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
Daniel Fama
Assistant Planner
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Planning Manager
Ian Fronczak, Planning Intern
Property Owner, 105 Sommerset Drive, Campbell, CA 95008