TR-2026-041
Summary
SCH Number
2026100129
Public Agency
City of Cupertino
Document Title
TR-2026-041
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/5/2026
Document Description
Retroactive Tree Removal Application for the removal of more than one-fourth of the canopy of a protected 26.5-inch DBH Coast Live Oak that is causing damage to the foundation of the residence, an AC unit and the property's driveway, planted 3 to 9 inches from the residence located at 20820 McClellan Road. Replacement trees are two 24-inch-box trees.
Contact Information
Name
Chris Stewart - Urban Tree Management
Agency Name
Urban Tree Management
Job Title
Applicant - Certified Arborist WE-13682A
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Catherine Tarone
Agency Name
City of Cupertino
Job Title
Permit Technician
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Cupertino
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
McClellan Rd. and McClellan Ct.
Zip
95014
Total Acres
0.24
Parcel #
359 20 045
State Highways
280, 85
Railways
Southern Pacific
Airports
n/a
Schools
Monta Vista HS, Kennedy MS, Lincoln
Waterways
perc ponds, Stevens Creek
Other Location Info
20820 MCCLELLAN PL
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Staff has found the project consistent with Cupertino Municipal Code (CMC) Section 14.18.170, stating that the removal of more than one-fourth of the functioning leaf and stem area of a protected tree in any twelve-month period is considered severe pruning which constitutes the removal of the tree. City staff has made the necessary finding that the amount of pruning conducted to the Coast Live Oak constitutes the removal of the tree.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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