PC Res 3363RESOLUTION NO. 3363
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT (PLN2001-70) TO ALLOW THE
REMOVAL OF 48 TREES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
300 ORCHARD CITY DRIVE IN A C-PD
(COMDOMINIUM/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING
DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF WATER TOWER I, LLC. FILE NO.
PLN2001-70.
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 PLN2001-70:
1. The site was formerly developed with a 20,000 square foot office building that was damaged
by earthquake and subsequently removed.
2. The existing trees were planted in 1994 for the provision of a private landscaped area.
3. The quantity and location of the trees throughout the project site would preclude any
redevelopment of the site if the trees were to be required to remain.
4. Replacement trees will be provided at a one to one ratio, for a minimum of 48 new
replacement trees, of a variety of species to continue the diversity of plant materials present
in the community.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
The retention of the trees 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 Planning Commission that there are
no reasonable alternatives to preserve the trees.
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 Commission Resolution No. 3363
PLN2001-70 - 300 Orchard City Drive - Tree Removal Permit
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division:
1. Approved Project: This tree removal permit (PLN2001-70) shall only be valid in conjunction
with an approved Planned Development Permit (PLN2001-44).
Replacement of Removed Trees: All 48 trees to be removed shall be replaced at a one to one
ratio. Replacement trees shall be planted on-site and within Hyde Park and shall consist of a
minimum of twenty-four (24) 24" box trees and twenty-four (24) 36" box trees.
3. Landscape Plan: A detailed landscape/tree replacement plan and irrigation plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director and Public Works Director
prior to issuance of Building Permits
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of June, 2001, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Francois, Gibbons, Jones and Lindstrom
None
Doorley, Hemandez and Lowe
None
ATTEST:
APPROVED~
~l/LTstrom, Chair
Sharon Fierro, Secretary