PC Res 4237RESOLUTION NO. 4237
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT (PLN2015-215) FOR PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 3175 S. WINCHESTER BOULEVARD AND 471/478
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 Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to the recommended approval of a
Tree Removal Permit (PLN2015-215):
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.
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.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
7. This project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15304 (class 4) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to minor alterations in landscaping.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4237
Recommending Approval of a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2015-215)
3175 S. Winchester Boulevard and 471/485 Chapman Drive
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends approval of
a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2015-215) for properties located at 3175 S. Winchester
Boulevard and 471/485 Chapman Drive, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval
(attached Exhibit "A").
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of August, 2015, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
ATTEST:
Bonhagen, Dodd, Kendall and Young
Finch, Reynolds & Rich
None
None
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Pamela Finc , C air
Paul Kerr~hoyan, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Tree Removal Permit (PLN2015-215)
Where approval by the Director of Community Development, City Engineer, Public Works
Director, City Attorney or Fire Department is required, that review shall be for compliance
with all applicable conditions of approval, adopted policies and guidelines, ordinances, laws
and regulations and accepted engineering practices for the item under review. Additionally,
the applicant is hereby notified that he/she is required to comply with all applicable Codes or
Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California that pertain to this
development and are not herein specified.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2015-215) to
remove 20 protected trees located on the subject property.
2. Tree Replacement: The applicant shall plant a minimum of forty-one (41) new trees 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.