Tree Removal Permit - 2012CITY of CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
February 22, 2012
Goodwill Industries of Silicon Valley
1080 N. 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Re: File No: PLN2011-292
Address: 60 S. San Tomas Aquino Road
Application: Tree Removal Permit
Dear Applicant:
Based on your January 12, 2012 correspondence requesting that the Planning Division re-
evaluate the Tree Removal Permit application based on the current deteriorated condition of the
Camphor tree, the Community Development Director inspected the subject tree. Pursuant to
Campbell Municipal Code Sec. 21.32.080 (The City of Campbell Tree Protection Ordinance),
the Community Development Director may only approve a Tree Removal Permit after making at
least one of the following findings:
1. Diseased or Danger of Fallinii -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.
Economic EnLvment 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 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 no 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.
Based upon the February 15th inspection, taking into consideration current deteriorated condition
of the tree (satisfying Finding #1) in addition to the severity of the hardscape damage, the
Community Development Director has approved the removal of the Camphor tree.
The removal of the `Protected' tree is subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
70 North First Street Campbell, California 95008-1423 • TEL 408.866.2140 • PAX 408.871.5140 TDD 408.866.2790
PLN2011-292 ~ Tree Removal Permit
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You are required to replant five 24-inch box trees of a species of your choosing. The trees are required
to replace originally approved perimeter landscaping that has been previously removed. Verification of
replant shall be provided to the City no more than 45 days after removal.
This decision is final in 10 calendar days of the Community Development Director's decision,
unless an appeal is received in writing at the City of Campbell City Clerk's Office, on or before
March 5, 2012. If an appeal is received, you will be immediately notified of its receipt.
Otherwise, you may remove the Camphor tree at the close of the 10 day appeal period.
This approval letter supersedes any previous correspondence. If you have any questions please
do not hesitate to contact Steve Prosser at (408) 866-2142 or via email at
stevep @cityo fcampb ell .coin.
Sincerely,
Steve Prosser
Associate Planner
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Planning Manager
Kirk Heinrichs, Community Development Director
Goodwill, 60 S. San Tomas Aquino Road, Campbell, CA 95008