PC Res 4328RESOLUTION NO. 4328
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT (PLN2016-277) TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF ONE PROTECTED
TREE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1223 W/~LNUT 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 (PLN2016-277):
Environmental Finding
1. An Initial Study has been prepared for the project which provides documentation for
the factual basis for concluding that a Negative Declaration (PLN2016-278) may be
adopted since no substantial evidence exists, in light of the whole record, that the
project may have a significant effect on the environment as conditioned.
Evidentiary Findings
2. The proposed project ("project") includes a Tentative Parcel Map (PLN2016-019) to
create two residential lots and one common lot, Zoning Map Amendment (PLN2016-
275), to change the zoning designation from R-M (Multi-Family Residential) to P-D
(Planned Development), a Planned Development Permit (PLN2016-276) to allow the
construction of two (2) two-story detached single-family homes, a Tree Removal
Permit (PLN2016-277) to allow for the removal of one protected tree, and a Negative
Declaration (PLN2016-278).
3. The project site consists of a 10,011 square foot (net area) lot located on Walnut
Drive between Wendell Drive and Hacienda Avenue.
4. The lot is currently developed with one single-family residence that will be
demolished as part of the proposed project.
5. Abutting land uses include asingle-family residence to the south, single-family
townhomes to the north and east, and a senior living facility to the west.
6. The project site is designated Low-Medium Density Residential (6-13 Units / Gr.
Acre) as shown on the Campbell General Plan Map.
7. The proposed residential land use, at a density of approximately seven (7) units/gr.
acre, is consistent with the allowable land use and maximum density permitted by
the Low-Medium Density Residential General Plan land use designation.
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8. The project site is zoned R-M (Multi-Family Residential) as shown on the Campbell
Zoning Map and will be rezoned to P-D (Planned Development).
9. The tree removal permit may be approved concurrently, subject to approval of the
Tentative Parcel Map, Zoning Map Amendment and Planned Development Permit.
10. Removal of trees greater than 12-inches in diameter requires a Tree Removal
Permit under the City's Tree Protection requirements (CMC 21.32).
11. One 13.6 inch Black acacia tree is proposed for removal. While it provides good
screening, it is considered a nuisance and should be removed, as its roots are
invasive towards water sources.
12. The applicant will be required to plant one additional 24-inch box tree to replace the
removed tree. The replacement tree will be a sufficient replacement for the trees to
be removed and will continue the diversity of tree species found in the community.
13. Nine (9) existing trees will remain on the property fora ,total (10) trees, exceeding
the six-tree minimum requirement for this property (one tree per 2,000 square feet of
net lot area).
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
1. The Black acacia tree is considered a nuisance and may cause significant damage
to the existing main structure(s) and/or utility services where such interference
cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable modification/relocation of the
utility services and/or reasonable modification of the tree's root or branch structure.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends approval
of a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2016-277) to allow for the removal of one protected tree
on property located at 1223 Walnut Drive, subject to the .attached recommended
Conditions of Approval (attached Exhibit A).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of September, 2016, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Bonhagen, Dodd, Hernandez, Reynolds Young, Kendall
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners: Rich
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
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APPROVED:
thia Dodd, Chair
ATTE ~ l `~ "
Pau K rmoyan, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Tree Removal Permit (PLN2016-277)
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.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division
1. Approved Permit: Approval is granted for a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2016-277) to
allow the removal of one (1) on-site tree, a Black acacia tree that it is considered a
nuisance. This permit shall be valid only in conjunction with, and subject to the
approved Tentative Parcel Map (PLN2016-019), Zoning Map Amendment
(PLN2016-275), and Planned Development Permit (PLN2016-276). ,
2. Time of Removal: The trees may only be removed in conjunction with demolition of
existing on-site structures, subject to the conditions of approval for the Planned
Development Permit, Zoning Map Amendment, and Tentative Parcel Map.
3. Replacement Trees: All protected tree shall be replaced at a minimum of a one-to-
one ratio in accordance with CMC 21.32.100, Table 3-5 (Replacement Tree
Requirements) to be noted with the project's "final" landscaping plan.