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March 12, 2018
Simon and Mily Chow
2219 S. 5th Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
SUBJECT: Tree Permit for the Removal of a Healthy Protected Tree No.
TRH 18-02
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2219 S. 5th Avenue
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Chow:
The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision for the above
mentioned application ended on March 9, 2018. Staff received one comment
from the property owner of the property to the south in agreement with the
removal of the tree. After consideration, the Development Services Department
has approved the request to a remove of a healthy, 14-inch diameter Chinese
Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) tree located on the south property line, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Within 90 days of this decision, the subject tree shall be removed and two
(2) 24”-box Holly Oak trees shall be planted in the southern side yard
setback. A report shall be submitted to the City by the Certified Arborist
confirming the two trees have been planted.
2. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Arcadia and its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against
any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officials,
officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any
approval or conditional approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this
project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval
or conditional approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City
Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in
Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable
to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of
any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use
decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter.
The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney
to represent the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents in the
defense of the matter.
3. Approval of TRH 18-02 shall not be of effect unless on or before 30
calendar days after approval of this project, the applicant/property owner
has executed and filed with the Community Development Administrator or
designee an Acceptance Form available from the Development Services
Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of
approval.
City of
Arcadia
Development
Services
Department
Jason Kruckeberg
Assistant City Manager/
Development Services
Director
240 West Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
(626) 574-5415
(626) 447-3309 Fax
www.ArcadiaCA.gov
There is a 10 working-day appeal period from the date of the denial. Appeals must be submitted
in writing to the Community Development Division with a $600.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, March 22, 2018. You will be notified if an appeal is filed.
Approval of TRH 18-02 shall not be of effect unless the property owner and applicant have
executed and filed the enclosed Acceptance Form to indicate awareness and acceptance of
these conditions of approval. The Acceptance form is due now and if it is not received by
Monday, April 23, 2018, this approval will become null and void.
You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this notice.
If you have any questions, please contact Peter Sun, Associate Planner at (626) 574-5444, or
by email at psun@ArcadiaCA.gov
Thank you.
Sincerely,
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division / Planning Services
Peter Sun
Associate Planner
Attachments
C: Mike Murphey, neighboring property owner, 2225 S. 5th Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91107