REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Appeal of a decision by the Director of Community Development
denying a Tree Removal Permit for two Redwood trees located in the front yard of single-family home.
Location: 1590 Lewiston Drive (APN:323-23-027)
File #: 2020-7438
Zoning: R-1
Applicant / Owner: Joseph B. Didone (applicant) / Verna Didone Trustee (owner)
Environmental Review: A Class 4 Categorical Exemption relieves this project from California Quality Act provisions and City Guidelines.
Project Planner: Betty Avila, (408) 730-7419, bavila@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
General Plan: Residential Low-Density
Existing Site Conditions: Single Family Home
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single Family Home
South: Single Family Home
East: Single Family Home
West: Single Family Home
Issues: Tree location
Staff Recommendation: Deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Director of Community Development to deny the Tree Removal Permit for trees #1 and #2.
BACKGROUND
Description of Proposed Project
A Tree Removal Permit application (2020-7438) was filed by a property owner on July 21, 2020. The application included removal of three Redwood trees located in the front yard of the property. The Planning Division approved removal of one of the three trees. The applicant appealed the decision on August 10, 2020 and is requesting that the Planning Commission grant the appeal and approve removal of the other two trees.
See Attachment 1 for a map of the vicinity and mailing area for notices and Attachment 6 for a photo of the trees in question.
Previous Actions on the Site
There are no previous planning permit applications related to the project.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan Goals and Policies: The following are key goals and policies from the Land Use and Transportation Chapter of the General Plan:
Policy LT-2.3 Recognize the value of protected trees and heritage landmark trees (as defined in City ordinances) to the legacy, chara...
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