PC Res 3349RESOLUTION NO. 3349
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING AN
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL FOR A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TO
REMOVE AN OAK TREE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1312
RIDGELEY DRIVE IN AN R-l-6 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT. FILE NO. PLN2000-41.
After notification and public heating, as specified by law, and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as follows
with respect to application PLN2000o41:
1. The proposed Tree Removal Permit is allowed and consistent with the R-l-6 (Single-Family
Residential) zoning designation and the General Plan Low Density Residential designation.
2. The proposed tree replacement plan of one (1) 36-inch box Pyrus Kawakamii (Evergreen
Pear) tree is consistent with the requirements of the Tree Protection Ordinance.
3. The proposed replacement tree will be a sufficient replacement for the oak tree to be
removed and will continue the diversity of tree species found in the community.
4. The existing oak tree has the potential to cause substantial damage to the power lines and
could present a serious fire and/or utility hazard.
5. In the past, the situation has been reasonably controlled through regular maintenance, but a
large tree in this location is discouraged by the Society of Arboriculture, the California
Public Utilities Commission, and PG & E.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes that:
1. The approved Tree Removal Permit is consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance.
2. The approved Tree Removal Permit is consistent with the City's Tree Protection Ordinance.
The applicant is hereby notified, as part of this application, that he/she is required to meet the
following conditions in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of
California. 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
Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Tree Removal Permit (PLN2001-41) to allow
the removal of one (1) Coast Live Oak except as may be modified by the Conditions of
Approval contained herein.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3349
PLN2001-41 - Denial of Appeal and Upholding Administrative Tree Removal Permit
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Replanting Plan' The applicant is required to plant one (1) 36-inch box tree to replace the
Oak tree in the southwestern comer of the property. So that the same problem does not occur
again, the Director has approved the planting of a smaller tree, a Pyrus Kawakamii (Evergreen
Pear) in the same comer. The replacement tree must be installed within 30 days of the final
approval date of the Tree Removal Permit following the appeal period.
Failure to abide by the terms of these conditions shall nullify the approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of May, 2001, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Commissioners: Doorley, Francois, Gibbons, Jones, Lindstrom and Lowe
Commissioners: Hemandez
Commissioners: None
Commissioners:
/~x.M.e.~ ~fir ~.~ ' Mel ~m, Chair
Sharon Fierro, Secretary