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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-12
APPROVING TREE REMOVAL REQUEST TR 2005-13 ALLOWING THE
REMOVAL OF THIRTEEN PROTECTED TREES UNDER PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN DP 2002-29 LOCATED
WITHIN THE COSTCO WHOLESALE PARKING LOT
(APN: 218-090-021- COSTCO)
WHEREAS, COSTCO WHOLESALE (Applicant) and FOSTORIA ASSOCIATES
(Owners) have requested approval of a Tree Removal application (TR 2005-13)
to allow the removal of thirteen additional trees located in the parking lot of the
Costco store. A number of trees were previously approved to be removed in
conjunction with the commercial addition to the store and re-configuration of the
parking lot. The applicant is requesting the removal of these additional trees
which are causing damage to the parking lot asphalt on a 10+/- acre site; and
WHEREAS, the subject site is located at 3150 Fostoria Way and is further
identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 218-090-021; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville Planning Commission Resolution No. 2003-23
requires the preservation of all trees not specifically approved for removal as
part of that resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public
hearing on April 12, 2005, and continued the item to a subsequent meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public
hearing on June 14, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required
by law; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that the Planning
Commission approve the request; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports,
recommendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the
hearing; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville approves
TreeRemoval request TR 2005-13 per the conditions contained herein, and makes
the following findings in support of this action:
1. Removal of the subject 13 London Plane trees is warranted since the roots
of these trees are causing significant damage to surrounding concrete
curbs and the asphalt parking lot.
2. Removal of the trees will not result in a negative impact on soil erosion,
will not result in diversion or increased flows of surface waters.
3. Because of the number, species, size and location of other trees in the area,
and the required replacement of the trees, the tree removal will not have
an adverse impact upon shade, privacy, or the scenic beauty of the area.
CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL
1. This permit authorizes the removal of thirteen additional trees located
within the Costco parking lot at 3150 Fostoria Way. Except as may be
modified by these conditions of approval, removal and replacement of the
trees, concrete curbs, and asphalt shall be as shown in the Tree Removal
Permit Report labeled "Costco Wholesale," as prepared by Mulvanny G2
Architects, dated received by the Planning Division on June 3, 2005.
2. The replacement trees for the trees to be removed on the east side of the
building shall be Chinese Pis tache (Pistacia Chinensis), and shall be
minimum 24 inch box size. The replacement trees in the front (south) area
of the parking lot shall be the Brisbane Box (Tristania Conferta), and shall
be minimum 24 inch box size.
3. The applicant shall incorporate all provisions detailed within the above
referenced Tree Removal Permit Report, including: Over-excavation,
proper compaction, and replacement with soil to be approved by a
certified arborist; construction of six-foot tree wells; inclusion of root
barriers and integrated curb detail; the installation of an automatic
irrigation system; and the creation of a Tree Management Plan for the
ongoing management if the trees in the parking lot. The tree management
plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Division
prior to removal of the trees.
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APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on June
14,2005, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Combs, Graham, Morgan, Nichols, Moran
Condie
Storer
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