CC Resolution 11882Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. 11882 .
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL APPROVING A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT (PLN2015-
215) FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3175 S. WINCHESTER, 471
CHAPMAN DRIVE, AND 485 CHAPMAN DRIVE.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
The City Council finds as follows with regard to File No. PLN2015-215:
Environmental Finding
1. This project is Categorically Exempt uhder Section 15304 (class 4) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to minor alterations in landscaping.
Evidentiary Findings
1. The 3175 S. Winchester property is zoned P-D (Planned Development).
2. The 471 Chapman Drive and 485 Chapman Drive properties are zoned C2 (General
Commercial).
3. One-hundred thirty-one (131) trees of 24 various species are located on the three
properties including 107 trees on the Winchester Boulevard property, 11 trees at 471
Chapman Drive, eight (8) trees at 485 Chapman Drive', and five (5) trees at 1252
Walnut Drive. One street tree is located behind the property on Walnut Drive within
the public right-of-way. An additional 13 street trees are located in :front of the
property within the public right-of-way. d
4. A protected tree includes any tree or multi-trunk tree on a commercial property, with
at least one trunk measuring twelve inches or greater in diameter, measured four feet
above the adjacent grade.
5. Nineteen protected trees, located on the subject property, are being requested for
removal and require a tree removal permit. All but one of the nineteen trees has been
designated by the Arborist as having a 'low' probability of surviving. The'Arborist has
described the other tree (tree #128) as having "dead and dying branches" at the top
of the tree.
6. Removal of the 19 protected trees (one of which is greater than 24-inches in diameter)
will not substantially diminish the aesthetic, environmental or economic importance of
the neighborhood tree population because the applicant will replace the 19 trees with
41 trees for a total of 115 trees on the property, contributing to Campbell's small town
quality and character.
City Council_Resolution
Tree Removal Permit
PLN2015-215: 3175 S. Winchester, 471
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man Drive, and 485 Chapman Drive
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact and pursuant to Campbell Municipal Code
Sec. 21.12.030(H6), the City Council further finds and concludes that:
1. Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2015-215) to
remove 19 protected trees located on the subject property.
2. Tree Replacement: The applicant shall plant a minimum of forty-one (41) new 15-
gallon sized trees or in the size and quantity approved by the City Council. The
replacement trees shall be planted prior to final building permit issuance, unless
accepted arboricultural practices dictate a preferential planting period for the species
chosen as the replacement tree.
3. ~ Final decision/timing of tree removal: The trees shall not be removed until all
conditions of the permit have been satisfied and the decision has become final.
4. Street trees. No City street tree(s) may be removed without a hearing of the Parks
and Recreation Commission and approval by the City Council.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves a Tree removal permit
(PLN2015-215) to remove 19 protected trees at 3175 S. Winchester, 471 Chapman
Drive, and 485 Chapman Drive, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval
(attached Exhibit A).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of September, 2015, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Gibbons,
NOES: Councilmembers: Kotowski
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Resnikoff, Raker, Cristina
APPROVED:
ATTEST: 2'
Wen Wood, City Clerk