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Exhibit 8 - Consulting Arborist’s ReportASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 1 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Assessment of Twenty-Nine (29) Protected-Size Trees At and Adjacent to 16497 S. Kennedy Rd. Los Gatos, California Prepared for: Ms. Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner Town of Los Gatos Community Development Department 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 Field Visit: Walter Levison, Contract Town Arborist (CTA) 7/18/2024 Report by CTA 8/5/2024 EXHIBIT 8 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 2 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Table of Contents 1.0 Summary - Table and Paragraph Formats _________________________________________________ 3 2.0 Assignment & Background ____________________________________________________________ 11 3.0 Town of Los Gatos – What Trees are Protected? ___________________________________________ 12 4.0 Recommendations ___________________________________________________________________ 14 5.0 Tree Protection and Maintenance Directions per Town Code _________________________________ 20 6.0 Tree Replacement Standards – Los Gatos Town Code ______________________________________ 23 7.0 Author’s Qualifications ________________________________________________________________ 26 8.0 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions ____________________________________________________ 27 9.0 Certification ________________________________________________________________________ 28 10.0 Digital Images _____________________________________________________________________ 29 11.0 Tree Data Table ____________________________________________________________________ 43 12.0 Tree Location & Protection Fence Map Mark-up __________________________________________ 54 13.0 Attached: CTA Tree Appraisal Worksheet per 10th Edition Guide for Plant Appraisal ______________ 54 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 3 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 1.0 Summary - Table and Paragraph Formats a.Below is a matrix style overview of protected-size trees (non-exempt species, 4-inches diameter at 4.5 feet above grade). In the table, the CTA(Contract Town Arborist) has outlined expected impacts to each tree, along with suggestions for adjustments to the plan set (if applicable) that will optimizetree survival over the long term. Mitigation replacement rate and size is noted for each tree in the case that removal or damage to trees occurs. Note: Only trees within relatively close proximity of proposed work are included in this tree study (e.g. tree trunks located between approximately zero and30 linear feet of current proposed new grading, utility trenching, excavation, haul routes, landscaping, etc. as shown on proposed plans, and regulatedspecies/size trees with canopy driplines that encroach over the applicant’s property lot line. Trees Located Off-Site Large dimension canopy native oak specimens #21 and #26 were for the purposes of this arborist report considered to be “off-site” specimens locatedoutside of the various lot lines shown on tree map basis sheet A2 (applicant site plan proposed). The canopies of both of these trees extend far into theproposed project area, as is rendered by the light dashed clouding rendered by the applicant’s architect (and as rendered by the CTA as heavy blackclouding on the tree map markup included in this CTA arborist report). The ownership status of these trees is not verified at the time of writing, and actualownership may be the project owner/applicant. Town Staff may want to verify tree ownership status of these two trees before the project moves forwardinto build phase. All privet and fruit tree “exclusion” species specimens were excluded by the CTA from this study, as their mainstem diameters were not large enough to beconsidered protected-size specimens. UNKNOWN ITEM / STORMWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM: There is one “to be determined” item related to this proposed residential plan: the proposed storm drain pipe pipe line trench and outfall, which is shown extending in a northwestward direction at the left end of sheet A2, with an indication of “TO RETENTION AREA” shown on the applicant plan sheet A2 at the end of the proposed storm drain alignment. There are multiple coast live oak specimens off-sheet beyond the area of forested site shown at the left edge of the applicant’s sheet A2, and therefore it is possible that the proposed storm drain pipe line trench and associated outfall or rock dissipater area at the northwest end of the system could have significant or severe negative impacts on multiple regulated size coast live oak tree specimens that are outside of the scope of this initial arborist report (the CTA was directed to only assess trees within the immediate area of proposed new work, which limited the CTA’s tree study to 29 trees in closest proximity to the proposed residence, deck, and driveway buildout areas). Town Planning Division Staff may want to query the applicant regarding the proposed storm drain pipe line extent and grading/excavation associated with any outfall/dissipater at the northwest end of the storm drain water conveyance system. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 4 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved New Staff Protocols 2021 Onward / High Risk Trees & Extreme Risk Trees & Dead Trees Per my communications with Town Planning Division Staff in 2021, all trees with a TRAQ risk rating of “high” or “extreme”, and all trees in “dead” (i.e. 0 to 5% overall condition ratings) are allowed to be removed as no-fee removals, without any canopy replacement fees or plantings required, when a site is undergoing entitlement review. The reference for this no-fee/no-replacement removal standard is tree ordinance section 29.10.0985. Table 1.0(a) (REFER TO THE CTA’S TREE MAP MARKUP WHEN REVIEWING THIS MATRIX) Note that there are zero (0) protected-size trees expected to be removed as part of the applicant’s site plan project work. Line Number Tree Tag Number Common Name Large Protected Tree (LPT)? Appraised Value Site plan changes or restrictions required to reduce impacts to “less than significant” Replacement Rate Per Canopy Lost Replacement Size Tree 1 1 Coast live oak YES $9400. No changes necessary. Build as proposed, and keep chain link fencing erected per the CTA’s tree map markup at canopy dripline. 4 24” box 2 2 European olive $5,400. No changes necessary. Build as proposed, and keep chain link fencing erected per the CTA’s tree map markup at canopy dripline. 4 24” box 3 3 Coast live oak $2,260. No changes necessary. Build as proposed, and keep chain link fencing erected per the CTA’s tree map markup at canopy dripline. 3 24” box 4 4 Coast live oak $3,790. No changes necessary. Build as proposed, and keep chain link fencing erected per the CTA’s tree map markup at canopy dripline. 4 24” box 5 5 Coast live oak $2,900. No changes necessary. Build as proposed, and keep chain link fencing erected per the CTA’s tree map markup at canopy dripline. 3 24” box 6 6 Coast live oak $2,060. No changes necessary. Build as proposed, and keep chain link fencing erected per the CTA’s tree map markup at canopy dripline. 3 24” box 7 7 European olive $11,100. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 6 24” box 8 8 California toyon $2,890. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 9 9 Coast live oak $980. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 5 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Line Number Tree Tag Number Common Name Large Protected Tree (LPT)? Appraised Value Site plan changes or restrictions required to reduce impacts to “less than significant” Replacement Rate Per Canopy Lost Replacement Size Tree 10 10 Coast live oak $2,070. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 11 11 Coast live oak $600. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 2 24” box 12 12 European olive $2,410. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 13 13 Coast live oak $700. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 2 24” box 14 14 Coast live oak $670. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 15 15 Coast live oak $940. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 2 24” box 16 16 Coast live oak $1,610. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 17 17 Coast live oak 1,530. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 18 18 Coast live oak $1,050. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 19 19 Coast live oak $1,940. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 20 20 Coast live oak $1,700. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 21 21 Coast live oak YES $32,500. No changes necessary. Build as proposed, and keep chain link fencing erected per the CTA’s tree map markup at canopy dripline (i.e. tightlined along the proposed new driveway and retaining wall eastern edge). 10 24” box ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 6 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Line Number Tree Tag Number Common Name Large Protected Tree (LPT)? Appraised Value Site plan changes or restrictions required to reduce impacts to “less than significant” Replacement Rate Per Canopy Lost Replacement Size Tree 22 22 California toyon $1,070. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 23 23 Coast live oak $1,340. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 24 24 Coast live oak YES $12,500. Erect chain link fencing erected per the CTA’s tree map markup at canopy dripline. Note the proposed driveway build will likely require greater vertical airspace clearance than current. The current canopy hangs to 10 feet above dirt road grade elevations. Pruning will likely be required to clear airspace between 10 feet and 18 feet (??) above grade to allow for tall machinery access onto the site (verify with build team). This work would not necessary harm the tree to a severe degree, and is expected to be only a moderate impact to overall tree health and structure. Note also the proposed road edge construction will be approximately 8 feet from the mainstem edge of tree #24: a location that is within the calculated 12 foot offset radius “critical root zone minimum offset distance” for construction on a single side of a tree root system, which means that proposed work as shown on sheet A2 will violate the suggested offset radius for new construction to some degree (i.e. new work will be 4 feet within the suggested CRZ offset). If possible, new roadway work should be pushed 4 to 6 additional feet westward from the locations as proposed on plan sheet A2, to allow for the entire CRZ of 12 feet radius to be fenced off and preserved entirely, during the road work. 6 24” box ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 7 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Line Number Tree Tag Number Common Name Large Protected Tree (LPT)? Appraised Value Site plan changes or restrictions required to reduce impacts to “less than significant” Replacement Rate Per Canopy Lost Replacement Size Tree Tree #24, looking northward down the existing dirt road which is roughly 10 feet vertical below the elevation of the lowest canopy live wood and foliage. Pruning to clear the canopy will likely be required to gain an additional +/- 6 to 8 feet of vertical airspace clearance to clear large machinery ingress/egress. Note also that the proposed roadway as currently shown will encroach to approximately 8 feet west of the mainstem edge: a location that is 4 feet inside of the suggested critical root zone offset radius minimum. Optimally, the roadway should be built at 4 to 6 additional feet west of the proposed roadway footprint edge indicated on sheet A2 currently being reviewed for this arborist report assignment. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 8 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Line Number Tree Tag Number Common Name Large Protected Tree (LPT)? Appraised Value Site plan changes or restrictions required to reduce impacts to “less than significant” Replacement Rate Per Canopy Lost Replacement Size Tree 25 25 Coast live oak YES $4,200. This tree is a large protected tree when the sum total of all multiple mainstems is derived (>24” diameter). Tree will be severely impacted by proposed roadway construction if the footprint is built out to the west edge of roadway as shown on sheet A2. Potentially severe root loss and required pruning to clear roadway footprint as currently shown on sheet A2 proposed site plan. 3 24” box 26 26 Coast live oak YES $25,600. No changes necessary. Build as proposed, and keep chain link fencing erected per the CTA’s tree map markup at canopy dripline. Note that this tree appears to be an off-site specimen that is not actually located on this private lot. Construction will skirt around the canopy dripline and fencing protection. 6 24” box 27 27 Coast live oak $1,000. TO BE REMOVED PER APPLICANT’S PLAN. 3 24” box 28 28 Coast live oak $750. No changes necessary. Build as proposed, and keep chain link fencing erected per the CTA’s tree map markup at canopy dripline. 2 24” box 29 29 Coast live oak $1,110. Proposed new driveway construction with associated baserock, edging, etc. appears to encroach to roughly 3 or 4 feet east of the tree mainstem edge: a location that is within the existing canopy dripline and within the suggested critical root zone CRZ of roughly 6 feet offset radius. Suggest use trunk buffer plus chain link fencing protection, and verify the lower elevation of proposed baserock base section excavation preparation in relation to existing grade (i.e. verify whether new work will involve excavation below existing soil grade elevations). Note: the current set of plans under review by the CTA does not show elevations for baserock base excavation for this roadway, and therefore the degree of root zone impacts to tree #29 from this work cannot be verified as of the date of writing until the applicant shows us a side cut detail of the access road work extent along this section of the property. 3 24” box ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 9 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 2017 Town of Los Gatos In-lieu fee equivalent = $250 per each required 24” box mitigation tree planting not installed on the site. (This project is on a lot that is greater than 10,000 square feet, and is therefore not allowed to use 15 gallon size trees for on-site replacement plantings). 1.0 (b) Summary of tree disposition and tree issues, based on the set of plans submitted to planning division: 1.0b (i) OVERVIEW 29 total trees #1 through #29 were assessed by the CTA in close proximity to proposed work. Total value of all 29 study trees: $136,070. PROTECTION 12 trees are expected to be retained and protected in place (PIP): #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 21, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29. Trees #21 and #26 appear to be “off-site” trees, but may be on-site private trees. Total value of these 12 trees being protected in place: $102, 470. REMOVAL Value of 17 trees being removed: $33,600. MITIGATION FEES Mitigation in-lieu fees required for removal of 17 trees #7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 27 based on canopy spread: Installation of fifty-one (51) 24” box size replacement tree plantings, or payment to Town of Los Gatos tree fund in the amount of 51 x ($250/tree equivalency established by Town) = $12,750. Town Staff and applicant team will need to discuss mitigation fees versus plantings. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 10 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 1.0b (ii) IMPACTS TO TREES BEING PROTECTED IN PLACE / MITIGATION OF IMPACTS • DRIVEWAY VS. TREE #24: Proposed driveway appears to encroach within the tree #24 canopy dripline area and root zone radius. The roadway will encroach to 8 feet from mainstem edge, which is 4 feet beyond the recommended 12 foot offset radius minimum recommended area to be fenced off as a work exclusion zone. Pruning to clear airspace for motor vehicles and machinery will likely require removal of live wood and foliage between 10 feet elevation and +/- 16 to 18 feet elevation above existing soil grade. Overall impact of this clearance pruning is expected to be moderate only. The roadway is suggested to be adjusted to 12 feet offset radius from the mainstem edge, which will require moving the footprint 4 additional feet westward from its current location, or simply narrowing the roadway profile by 4 feet. • DRIVEWAY VS. TREES #25 AND #29: Proposed driveway work will potentially cause severe damages to the root system and canopies of trees #25 and #29. Clearance pruning will necessarily be significant to severe. Actual loss of roots during road work will depend on whether baserock base section excavation is required to occur below existing soil grade or not (the applicant’s proposed set of plans does not contain this information and does not show a side cut detail of the roadway area in question near this tree, and therefore the author cannot verify the degree of root zone impacts that would occur during road development. Consult with the applicant’s project team to determine bottom elevation of proposed baserock base section excavation in relation to existing road surface elevations alongside trees #25 and #29. • UNKNOWN FACTOR / STORMWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM PROPOSED: the westmost end of the proposed storm drain pipeline trench indicated on applicant sheet A2 as “to retention area” is an unknown factor. Town Staff will need to query the applicant team regarding this item, given that the area west of the west edge of sheet A2 was not surveyed by the CTA (the CTA was directed by Town Staff to survey only those site areas in immediate vicinity of proposed work. Therefore, all existing native oak specimens west of trees #1 and #2 have not yet been assessed to determine impacts related to proposed site work, as of the date of this CTA arborist report writing). It is likely that there is a proposed stormwater retention basin and/or proposed storm drain pipe outfall with rock dissipater not being shown on the applicant’s set of plans as of the date of writing, proposed to be built in the (as yet unassessed) native oak forest area west of the west edge of plan sheet A2. 1.0b (iii) SECURITY BONDING: The new 2015 iteration of the Town tree ordinance section 29.10.1000 (c)3 includes wordage that requires that all trees being retained on a development site need to be appraised for dollar value at the applicant’s expense prior to building or grading permits being issued by the Town. Part ‘f’ of this same tree ordinance section states that the Town may condition a security bond prior to issuance of a permit, in the sum of $5,000 per each tree being preserved, or $25,000, whichever is less. In the case of this site, with 12 protected-size trees being retained on and off site (12 x $5,000 = $60,000.), the minimum $25,000 bond amount would kick in as the bond for this project. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 11 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 2.0 Assignment & Background Walter Levison, Contract Town Arborist (CTA) was directed to tag and assess all Protected-Size (4 inch diameter and greater) trees in relatively close proximity to the proposed site plan project. The trees were tagged with numeric tags “1” through “29” by the CTA, affixed to the mainstem of each tree at roughly eye-level. These tag numbers are noted on the CTA’s tree map markup attached to the end of this written report. The CTA summarized the tree situation from a long-term site manager’s perspective, both in table form and in written form above, in section 1.0. Specific recommendations for tree maintenance and protection are outlined below in section 4.0. Digital images of the trees archived by the CTA are included below in this report for reference of existing pre-project conditions. The tree data table with detailed tree information based on the CTA’s field assessment July, 2024 makes up section 11.0 of this report. The CTA used a forester’s D-tape to determine trunk diameter at 4.5 feet above grade, or at a narrow point below a mainstem fork if the fork occurs at 4.5 feet above grade. The D-tape converts actual trunk circumference into diameter in inches and tenths of inches. Tree heights were measured using a digital Nikon forestry pro 550 hypsometer. Tree canopy spread was visually estimated. The attached tree map mark-up prepared by the CTA was created using the applicant’s site plan sheet A2 iteration 6/12/2024 received by the CTA in July, 2024. This tree map was marked up with various highlight coloration as discussed in section 12.0. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 12 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 3.0 Town of Los Gatos – What Trees are Protected? Per the most recent (2015) iteration of the Town of Los Gatos tree ordinance (Town Code Chapter 29 – Zoning Regulations, Article 1), the following regulations apply to all trees within the Town’s jurisdiction (wordage adjusted): 1. All trees with at least a single mainstem measuring four (4) inches diameter or greater at 4.5 feet above grade are considered “Protected Trees” when removal relates to any development review. 2. 12 inch diameter (18 inch multistem total) trees on developed residential property not currently subject to development review. 3. 8 inch diameter (8 inch multistem total) blue oak (Quercus douglasii), black oak (Quercus kellogii), California buckeye (Aesculus californica), and Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii) on developed residential lots not currently subject to development review. 4. 8 inch diameter (8 inch multistem total) trees on developed residential property not currently subject to development review, on lots in the designated Hillside Area per the official Town map. 5. All trees with a single mainstem or sum of multiple mainstems totaling 48 inches diameter or greater at 4.5 feet above grade are considered “Large Protected Trees” (LPT). 6. All oak species (Quercus spp.), California buckeye (Aesculus californica), and Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii) with one or more mainstems totaling 24 inches diameter or more at 4.5 feet above grade are considered “Large Protected Trees” (LPT). 7. Section 29.10.0965. Prohibitions: A permit is required to prune, trim, cut off, or perform any work, on a single occasion or cumulatively, over a three-year period, affecting 25% or more of any Protected Tree (including below ground root system). 8. Section 29.10.0965. Prohibitions: A permit is required to prune, trim, or cut any branch or root greater than four (4) inches in diameter of a Large Protected Tree. 9. Section 29.10.0965. Prohibitions: A permit is required to conduct severe pruning on any protected tree. Severe pruning is defined in section 29.10.0955 as “topping or removal of foliage or significant scaffold limbs or large diameter branches so as to cause permanent damage and/or disfigurement of a tree, and/or which does not meet specific pruning goals and objectives as set forth in the current version of the International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices-Tree Pruning and ANSI A300-Part 1 Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Management-Standard Practices, (Pruning).” 10. Exceptions: Severe Pruning Exception in Town Code section 29.10.1010(3) “…..except for pollarding of fruitless mulberry (Morus alba) or other species approved by the Town Arborist….”. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 13 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Protected Tree Exceptions: a. Edible fruit or nut bearing trees less than 18 inches diameter (multistem total or single stem) b. Acacia melanoxylon (blackwood acacia) less than 24 inches (multistem total or single stem) c. Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree) less than 24 inches (multistem total or single stem) d. Ailanthus altissima (tree of heaven) less than 24 inches (multistem total or single stem) e. Eucalyptus globulus (Tasmanian blue gum) less than 24 inches (multistem total or single stem) f. Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River red gum) less than 24 inches (multistem total or single stem) g. Other eucalyptus species (E. spp.) not noted above, less than 24 inches (multistem total or single stem) (REMOVAL O.K. ONLY AT HILLSIDE AREA LOCATIONS PER OFFICIAL TOWN MAP): www.losgatosca.gov/documentcenter/view/176 h. All palm species (except Phoenix canariensis) less than 24 inches (multistem total or single stem) i. Ligustrum lucidum (glossy privet) less than 24 inches (multistem total or single stem) Note that per the exception in part ‘a’ above, fruiting olive trees with stems totaling less than 18 inches are considered non-protected. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 14 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 4.0 Recommendations 1. Project Arborist (“PA”): Initial Signoff It is suggested that a third party ASCA registered consulting arborist or ISA Certified Arborist with good experience with tree protection during construction be retained by the applicant, to provide pre-project verification that tree protection and maintenance measures outlined in this section of the arborist report are adhered to. Periodic (e.g. monthly) inspections and summary reporting, if required as a project condition of approval, are suggested in order to verify contractor compliance with tree protection throughout the site plan project. This person will be referred to as the project arborist (“PA”). The PA should monitor soil moisture within the root protection zones of trees being retained, using a Lincoln soil moisture probe/meter or equivalent. If required, inspection reports shall be sent to Ms. Jocelyn Shoopman, Associate Planner, at: jshoopman@losgatosca.gov Sample wordage for a condition of approval regarding monitoring of tree protection and tree condition: “The required protective fencing shall remain in place until final landscaping and inspection of the project. Project arborist approval must be obtained and documented in a monthly site activity report sent to the Town. A mandatory Monthly Tree Activity Report shall be sent at least once monthly to the Town planner associated with this project (jshoopman@losgatosca.gov) beginning with the initial tree protection verification approval letter”. The project arborist (PA) (not Walter Levison, Contract Town Arborist) is suggested to work with the project team to directly monitor a portion of the following items such as: 1a. Trenching for storm drain (SD) pipe line work and retention basin and/or outfall and rock energy dissipater work (the extent of which is not known as of the date of writing, shown at the lower left side (i.e. west end) of the applicant’s sheet A2). 1b. Pruning of trees #24, 25, and #29 for vertical and horizontal airspace clearance (actual extent of pruning and sizes of trees to be pruned are “to be determined”. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 15 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 2.Project Team Pre-Project Clarifications or Changes Requested: It is suggested that Town Staff request clarification from the applicant, or request special work methods, materials, and specifications for the followingitems that may reasonably be expected to occur as part of the applicant’s planned site work: 2a. DRAINAGE PIPE / RETENTION BASIN / OUTFALL/ ENERGY DISSIPATER (ASSUMED): Verify with the applicant the full extent of any proposed stormwater conveyance systems, including all storm drain pipe trenching alignments and cut depths, the outfall location, and any energy dissipater and/orretention basins proposed at the end of the system. If the system encroaches to within 20 to 30 linear feet of any regulated size trees at the west end ofthe lot proposed to be developed, then the CTA may need to analyze impacts to those trees from proposed stormwater system development as a followupscope of work that is outside this initial arborist report preparation assignment. 2b. DRIVEWAY APPROACH VS. TREES #24, 25, 29: It is suggested that planning staff determine if there is any possibility of narrowing the width of the approach driveway such that trees #24, 25, and/or #29 canopies and root systems are impacted to a lesser degree than under the site plan as currently proposed (e.g. proposed plan as shown on applicant set of sheets will require that up to 50% of the canopies of trees #25 and #29 are pruned back to clear the road airspace, which may cause severe decline and/or death of the tree(s), and tree #24 root system may be severely impacted). 2c. DRIVEWAY APPROACH / CUT DEPTH VS. ROOT SYSTEMS OF TREES #24, 25, 29: It is suggested that planning staff verify with the applicantwhether the proposed driveway approach build: (a) will require scarification and recompaction of the existing soil driveway, such that the root systems of these three study trees may be negatively impacted to varying degrees between “moderate” and “severe”, or (b) will be built up entirely over existing grade, such that new baserock base section installation and asphalt or other surfacing installation will occur OVER existing soil grade, thereby allowing the existing root systems of these three study trees to remain protected in place without being severed or cut or damaged. Current plan set of sheets does not include a driveway build side cut detail, and therefore these details are “to be determined”. 3.Security Bond: It is suggested that Town Staff condition this project on receiving security bond monetary funds from the applicant in the amount of $25,000, as a hedge against potential decline or death of one or more of the survey trees to remaining on-site or off-site in close proximity to the proposed site plan project. Staff may choose to reduce this fee to a lesser amount. See table 1.0(a) for individual tree appraised values. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 16 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 4.Chain Link Fencing Type I and/or Type II Root Protection Zone (RPZ): Prior to commencing site demolition, erect chain link fencing panels set on moveableconcrete block footings. Wire the fence panels to iron layout stakes pounded 24 inchesinto the ground at the ends of each fence panel to keep the fence route stabilized and inits correct position. Do not wire the fence panels to the trunks of the trees. Pre-construction fence: Per the red dashed lines on the tree map mark-up in the CTA’s arborist report(routes may be subject to change, depending on the finalized alignments of workitems). Protective fencing shall be at the farthest possible offset distances from trees beingretained. This fencing must be erected prior to any heavy machinery traffic or construction material arrival on site. The protective fencing must not be temporarily moved during construction. No materials, tools, excavated soil, liquids, substances, etc. are to be placed or dumped, even temporarily, inside the root protection zone or “RPZ”. No storage, staging, work, or other activities will be allowed inside the RPZ exceptwith PA monitoring. Side Note: For the fencing around trees #3 and #4 at the steep slope section, useadditional materials to make the RPZ fencing more robust. Silt fencing with the lower edgeburied under soil, and straw wattles pinned down over the bottom edge of the silt fencingmaterial using wooden dowels are typically the two materials used on steep slopes to“rigidify” the RPZ fence. See image at right for an example of how this was set up on apast project in Belmont. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 17 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 5.Signage: The RPZ fencing shall have one sign affixed with UV-stabilized zip ties to the chain link at eye level for every 15 linear feet of fencing,minimum 8”X11” size each, plastic laminated, with wordage that includes the Town Code section that refers to tree fence protection requirements(wordage can be adjusted): TREE PROTECTION ZONE FENCE ZONA DE PROTECCION PARA ARBOLES -NO ENTRE SIN PERMISO- -LLAME EL ARBOLISTA- REMOVAL OF THIS FENCE IS SUBJECT TO PENALTY ACCORDING TO LOS GATOS TOWN CODE 29.10.1025 PROJECT ARBORIST: TELEFONO CELL: EMAIL: NOTE: THE CTA IS NOT THE “PROJECT ARBORIST”. The project arborist is a private arborist contracted by the applicant or applicant’s team of professionals who then monitors the project and reports to Town of Los Gatos planning division on a monthly basis with tree condition and tree protection inspection reports. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 18 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 6. Water Spray: Spray off foliage of all trees within 20 feet of construction activity using a very high power garden hose or a pressure washer system set on low pressure to wash both the upper and lower surfaces of foliage. This helps keep the gas portals (stomata) unclogged for better gas exchange which is crucial for normal tree function. Spray should be applied approximately once-monthly, or when ambient airborne dust concentration is unusually high. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 19 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 7. Pruning / Above-Ground Clearance: Retain an ISA certified arborist to perform or directly supervise pruning (on-site) per the following specifications and per all of the most current ANSI-A300 pruning standards: 7.1. Tree #24: Provide minimum vehicle airspace clearance as well as any additional clearance for ingress/egress of tall machinery and work vehicles. It is expected that at least 14’ to 18’ of total vertical airspace will be required to be achieved (to be determined). Perform length reduction pruning to remove outermost ends of branches and limbs, per the sample spec image at right (exerpted from Gilman, Structural Pruning). Sizes of parts and actual extent of pruning is “to be determined” as indicated above. 7.2. Trees #25 and #29: Remove entire east sides of canopies (approx. 50% of canopy live wood and foliage) to clear proposed driveway approach airspace for both horizontal and vertical clearance. It is the Town’s understanding that this work may cause severe decline in condition of and/or premature death of the trees, in which case the applicant will be responsible for additional tree removal fees and any associated “in lieu fees” per the standard canopy replacement table ratios indicated in this arborist report summary section 1.0(a). Alternatively, planning staff may choose to add either of these two trees to the list of “removals” and require that the applicant pay in lieu fees up front as part of the project conditions of approval, given that the extent of pruning required to clear the project buildout may be the cause of severe decline or premature death of the trees. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 20 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 8. Tree Removal In-Lieu Fees: As indicated in summary section 1.0 of this arborist report, the applicant is proposing to remove 17 trees #7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 27. The total in lieu fee required for removal of these 17 regulated trees has been determined by the CTA in table 1.0(a) as 51 times $250/tree not actually planted on site = 51 x $250 = $12,750. If the applicant ends up installing new 24” box size native oaks on this property with irrigation system supplemental water, then Town planning staff may choose to reduce the required in-lieu fee total due to the Town accordingly. Note that there are additional tree removal application permit fees, etc. that are also due in addition to the in-lieu fee calculation noted above (Town staff will determine these additional fees). 5.0 Tree Protection and Maintenance Directions per Town Code The following is excerpted directly from the 2015 iteration of the Town of Los Gatos tree ordinance sections which provide specific tree protection directions and limitations on root pruning and above-ground pruning: Sec. 29.10.1000. New property development. (a) A tree survey shall be conducted prior to submittal of any development application proposing the removal of or impact to one or more protected trees. The development application shall include a Tree Survey Plan and Tree Preservation Report based on this survey. The tree survey inventory numbers shall correspond to a numbered metal tag placed on each tree on site during the tree survey. The tree survey plan shall be prepared by a certified or consulting arborist, and shall include the following information: (1) Location of all existing trees on the property as described in section 29.10.0995; (2) Identify all trees that could potentially be affected by the project (directly or indirectly- immediately or in long term), such as upslope grading or compaction outside of the dripline; (3) Notation of all trees classified as protected trees; (4) In addition, for trees four (4) inches in diameter or larger, the plan shall specify the precise location of the trunk and crown spread, and the species, size (diameter, height, crown spread) and condition of the tree. (b) The tree survey plan shall be reviewed by the Town’s consulting arborist who shall, after making a field visit to the property, indicate in writing or as shown on approved plans, which trees are recommended for preservation (based on a retention rating of high/moderate/low) using, as a minimum, the Standards of Review set forth in section 29.10.0990. This plan shall be made part of the staff report to the Town reviewing body upon its consideration of the application for new property development; (c) When development impacts are within the dripline of or will affect any protected tree, the applicant shall provide a tree preservation report prepared by a certified or consulting arborist. The report, based on the findings of the tree survey plan and other relevant information, shall be used to determine the health and structure of existing trees, the effects of the proposed development and vegetation removal upon the trees, recommendations for specific precautions necessary for their preservation during all phases of development (demolition, grading, during construction, landscaping); and shall also indicate which trees are proposed for removal. The tree preservation report shall stipulate a required tree protection zone (TPZ) for trees to be ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 21 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved retained, including street trees, protected trees and trees whose canopies are hanging over the project site from adjacent properties. The TPZ shall be fenced as specified in section 29.10.1005: (1) The final approved tree preservation report shall be included in the building permit set of development plans and printed on a sheet titled: Tree Preservation Instructions (Sheet T-1). Sheet T-1 shall be referenced on all relevant sheets (civil, demolition, utility, landscape, irrigation) where tree impacts from improvements may be shown to occur; (2) The Town reviewing body through its site and design plan review shall endeavor to protect all trees recommended for preservation by the Town’s consulting arborist. The Town reviewing body may determine if any of the trees recommended for preservation should be removed, if based upon the evidence submitted the reviewing body determines that due to special site grading or other unusual characteristics associated with the property, the preservation of the tree(s) would significantly preclude feasible development of the property as described in section 29.10.0990; (3) Approval of final site or landscape plans by the appropriate Town reviewing body shall comply with the following requirements and conditions of approval: a. The applicant shall, within ninety (90) days of final approval or prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, whichever occurs first, secure an appraisal of the condition and value of all trees included in the tree report affected by the development that are required to remain within the development using the Tree Value Standard methodology as set forth in this Chapter. The appraisal of each tree shall recognize the location of the tree in the proposed development. The appraisal shall be performed in accordance with the current edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal published by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers (CTLA) and the Species and Group Classification Guide published by the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. The appraisal shall be performed at the applicant's expense, and the appraisal shall be subject to the Director's approval. b. The site or landscape plans shall indicate which trees are to be removed. However, the plans do not constitute approval to remove a tree until a separate permit is granted. The property owner or applicant shall obtain a protected tree removal permit, as outlined in section 29.10.0980, for each tree to be removed to satisfy the purpose of this division. (d) Prior to acceptance of proposed development or subdivision improvements, the developer shall submit to the Director a final tree preservation report prepared by a certified or consulting arborist. This report shall consider all trees that were to remain within the development. The report shall note the trees' health in relation to the initially reported condition of the trees and shall note any changes in the trees' numbers or physical conditions. The applicant will then be responsible for the loss of any tree not previously approved for removal. For protected trees, which were removed, the developer shall pay a penalty in the amount of the appraised value of such tree in addition to replacement requirements contained in section 29.10.0985 of this Code. The applicant shall remain responsible for the health and survival of all trees within the development for a period of five (5) years following acceptance of the public improvements of the development or certificate of occupancy. (e) Prior to issuance of any demolition, grading or building permit, the applicant or contractor shall submit to the Building Department a written statement and photographs verifying that the required tree protection fence is installed around street trees and protected trees in accordance with the tree preservation report. (f) If required by the Director and conditioned as part of a discretionary approval, a security guarantee shall be provided to the Town. Prior to the issuance of any permit allowing construction to begin, the applicant shall post cash, bond or other security satisfactory to the Director, in the penal sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each tree required to be preserved, or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), whichever is less. The cash, bond or other security shall be retained for a period of one (1) year following acceptance of the public improvements for the development and shall be forfeited in an amount equal to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per tree as a civil penalty in the event that a tree or trees required to be preserved ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 22 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved are removed, destroyed or severely damaged. (g) An applicant with a proposed development which requires underground utilities shall avoid the installation of said utilities within the dripline of existing trees whenever possible. In the event that this is unavoidable, all trenching shall be done using directional boring, air-spade excavation or by hand, taking extreme caution to avoid damage to the root structure. Work within the dripline of existing trees shall be supervised at all times by a certified or consulting arborist. (h) It shall be a violation of this division for any property owner or agent of the owner to fail to comply with any development approval condition concerning preservation, protection, and maintenance of any protected tree. (Ord. No. 2114, §§ I, II, 8-4-03) Sec. 29.10.1005. Protection of trees during construction. (a) Protective tree fencing shall specify the following: (1) Size and materials. Six (6) foot high chain link fencing, mounted on two-inch diameter galvanized iron posts, shall be driven into the ground to a depth of at least two (2) feet at no more than 10-foot spacing. For paving area that will not be demolished and when stipulated in a tree preservation plan, posts may be supported by a concrete base. (2) Area type to be fenced. Type I: Enclosure with chain link fencing of either the entire dripline area or at the tree protection zone (TPZ), when specified by a certified or consulting arborist. Type II: Enclosure for street trees located in a planter strip: chain link fence around the entire planter strip to the outer branches. Type III: Protection for a tree located in a small planter cutout only (such as downtown): orange plastic fencing shall be wrapped around the trunk from the ground to the first branch with 2-inch wooden boards bound securely on the outside. Caution shall be used to avoid damaging any bark or branches. (3) Duration of Type I, II, III fencing. Fencing shall be erected before demolition, grading or construction permits are issued and remain in place until the work is completed. Contractor shall first obtain the approval of the project arborist on record prior to removing a tree protection fence. (4) Warning sign. Each tree fence shall have prominently displayed an 8.5 x 11-inch sign stating: "Warning—Tree Protection Zone-this fence shall not be removed and is subject to penalty according to Town Code 29.10.1025". (b) All persons, shall comply with the following precautions: (1) Prior to the commencement of construction, install the fence at the dripline, or tree protection zone (TPZ) when specified in an approved arborist report, around any tree and/or vegetation to be retained which could be affected by the construction and prohibit any storage of construction materials or other materials, equipment cleaning, or parking of vehicles within the TPZ. The dripline shall not be altered in any way so as to increase the encroachment of the construction. (2) Prohibit all construction activities within the TPZ, including but not limited to: excavation, grading, drainage and leveling within the dripline of the tree unless approved by the Director. (3) Prohibit disposal or depositing of oil, gasoline, chemicals or other harmful materials within the dripline of or in drainage channels, swales or areas that may lead to the dripline of a protected tree. (4) Prohibit the attachment of wires, signs or ropes to any protected tree. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 23 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved (5) Design utility services and irrigation lines to be located outside of the dripline when feasible. (6) Retain the services of a certified or consulting arborist who shall serve as the project arborist for periodic monitoring of the project site and the health of those trees to be preserved. The project arborist shall be present whenever activities occur which may pose a potential threat to the health of the trees to be preserved and shall document all site visits. (7) The Director and project arborist shall be notified of any damage that occurs to a protected tree during construction so that proper treatment may be administered. (Ord. No. 2114, §§ I, II, 8-4-03) Sec. 29.10.1010. Pruning and maintenance. All pruning shall be in accordance with the current version of the International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices—Tree Pruning and ANSI A300-Part 1 Tree, Shrub and Other Woody Plant Management—Standard Practices, (Pruning) and any special conditions as determined by the Director. For developments, which require a tree preservation report, a certified or consulting arborist shall be in reasonable charge of all activities involving protected trees, including pruning, cabling and any other work if specified. (1) Any public utility installing or maintaining any overhead wires or underground pipes or conduits in the vicinity of a protected tree shall obtain permission from the Director before performing any work, including pruning, which may cause injury to a protected tree. (e.g. cable TV/fiber optic trenching, gas, water, sewer trench, etc.). (2) Pruning for clearance of utility lines and energized conductors shall be performed in compliance with the current version of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 (Part 1)- Pruning, Section 5.9 Utility Pruning. Using spikes or gaffs when pruning, except where no other alternative is available, is prohibited. (3) No person shall prune, trim, cut off, or perform any work, on a single occasion or cumulatively, over a three-year period, affecting twenty-five percent or more of the crown of any protected tree without first obtaining a permit pursuant to this division except for pollarding of fruitless mulberry trees (Morus alba) or other species approved by the Town Arborist. Applications for a pruning permit shall include photographs indicating where pruning is proposed. (4) No person shall remove any Heritage tree or large protected tree branch or root through pruning or other method greater than four (4) inches in diameter (12.5” in circumference) without first obtaining a permit pursuant to this division. (Ord. No. 2114, §§ I, II, 8-4-03) 6.0 Tree Replacement Standards – Los Gatos Town Code (Excerpted from Town Code 29.10.0985 and 29.10.0987) (1) Two (2) or more replacement trees, of a species and size designated by the Director, shall be planted on the subject private property. Table 3-1 The Tree Canopy—Replacement Standard shall be used as a basis for this requirement. The person requesting the permit shall pay the cost of purchasing and planting the replacement trees. (2) If a tree or trees cannot be reasonably planted on the subject property, an in-lieu payment in an amount set forth by the Town Council by resolution shall be paid to the Town Tree Replacement Fund to: ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 24 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved a. Add or replace trees on public property in the vicinity of the subject property; or b. Add or replace trees or landscaping on other Town property; or c. Support the Town’s urban forestry management program. (Ord. No. 2114, §§ I, II, 8-4-03) Table 3-1 - Tree Canopy - Replacement Standard Canopy Size of Removed Tree 1 (Staff is using 24” box size as the Replacement Standard for single family residential Projects as of 2016) 2,4 Single Family Residential Replacement3,4 10 feet or less Two 24 inch box trees Two 15 gallon trees More than 10 feet to 25 feet Three 24 inch box trees Three 15 gallon trees More than 25 feet to 40 feet Four 24 inch box trees; or Two 36 inch box trees Four 15 gallon trees More than 40 feet to 55 feet Six 24 inch box trees; or Three 36 inch box trees Not Available Greater than 55 feet Ten 24 inch box trees; or Five 36 inch box trees Not Available Notes 1To measure an asymmetrical canopy of a tree, the widest measurement shall be used to determine canopy size. 2Often, it is not possible to replace a single large, older tree with an equivalent tree(s). In this case, the tree may be replaced with a combination of both the Tree Canopy Replacement Standard and in-lieu payment in an amount set forth by Town Council resolution paid to the Town Tree Replacement Fund. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 25 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 3Single Family Residential Replacement Option is available for developed single family residential lots under 10,000 square feet that are not subject to the Town’s Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines. All 15-gallon trees must be planted on-site. Any in-lieu fees for single family residential shall be based on 24” box tree rates as adopted by Town Council. 4Replacement Trees shall be approved by the Town Arborist and shall be of a species suited to the available planting location, proximity to structures, overhead clearances, soil type, compatibility with surrounding canopy and other relevant factors. Replacement with native species shall be strongly encouraged. Replacement requirements in the Hillsides shall comply with the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines Appendix A and Section 29.10.0987 Special Provisions--Hillsides. Sec. 29.10.0987. Special Provisions—Hillsides The Town of Los Gatos recognizes its hillsides as an important natural resource and sensitive habitat which is also a key component of the Town’s identity, character and charm. In order to maintain and encourage restoration of the hillside environment to its natural state, the Town has established the following special provisions for tree removal and replacement in the hillsides: (1) All protected trees located 30 or more feet from the primary residence that are removed shall be replaced with native trees listed in Appendix A Recommended Native Trees for Hillside Areas of the Town of Los Gatos Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines (HDS&G). (2) All protected trees located within 30 feet of the primary residence that are removed shall be replaced as follows: (a) If the removed tree is a native tree listed in Appendix A of the HDS&G, it shall only be replaced with a native tree listed in Appendix A of the HDS&G. (b) If the removed tree is not listed in Appendix A, it may be replaced with a tree listed in Appendix A, or replaced with another species of tree as approved by the Director. (c) Replacement trees listed in Appendix A may be planted anywhere on the property. (d) Replacement trees not listed in Appendix A may only be planted within 30 feet of the primary residence. (3) Replacement requirements shall comply with the requirements in Table 3-1 Tree Canopy Replacement Standard of this Code. (4) Property owners should be encouraged to retain dead or declining trees where they do not pose a safety or fire hazard, in order to foster wildlife habitat and the natural renewal of the hillside environment. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 26 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 7.0 Author’s Qualifications • Continued education through The American Society of Consulting Arborists, The International Society of Arboriculture (Western Chapter), and various governmental and non-governmental entities. • Contract Town Arborist, Town of Los Gatos, California Community Development Department / Planning Division 2015-present • Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (ISA TRAQ Course Graduate, Palo Alto, California) • Millbrae Community Preservation Commission (Tree Board) 2001-2006 • ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 • ASCA Arboriculture Consulting Academy graduate, class of 2000 • Associate Consulting Arborist Barrie D. Coate and Associates 4/99-8/99 • Contract City Arborist, City of Belmont, California Planning and Community Development Department 5/1999-5/2020 (21 years) • ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A • Peace Corps Soil and Water Conservation Extension Agent Chiangmai Province, Thailand 1991-1993 • B.A. Environmental Studies/Soil and Water Resources UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California 1990 UCSC Chancellor’s Award, 1990 (My full curriculum vitae is available upon request) ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 27 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 8.0 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions Any legal description provided to the consultant/appraiser is assumed to be correct. Any titles and ownership to any property are assumed to be good and marketable. No responsibility is assumed for matters legal in character. Any and all property is appraised and evaluated as through free and clean, under responsible ownership and competent management. It is assumed that any property is not in violation of any applicable codes, ordinance, statutes, or other government regulations. Care has been taken to obtain all information from reliable sources. All data has been verified insofar as possible; however, the consultant/appraiser can neither guarantee nor be responsible for the accuracy of information provided by others. The consultant/appraiser shall not be required to give testimony or to attend court by reason of this report unless subsequent contractual arrangements are made, including payment of an additional fee for such services as described in the fee schedule and contract of engagement. Unless required by law otherwise, the possession of this report or a copy thereof does not imply right of publication or use for any other purpose by any other than the person to whom it is addressed, without the prior expressed written or verbal consent of the consultant/appraiser. Unless required by law otherwise, neither all nor any part of the contents of this report, nor copy thereof, shall be conveyed by anyone, including the client, to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or other media, without the prior expressed conclusions, identity of the consultant/appraiser, or any reference to any professional society or institute or to any initiated designation conferred upon the consultant/appraiser as stated in his qualifications. This report and any values expressed herein represent the opinion of the consultant/appraiser, and the consultant’s/appraiser’s fee is in no way contingent upon the reporting of a specified value, a stipulated result, the occurrence of a subsequent event, nor upon any finding to be reported. Sketches, drawings, and photographs in this report, being intended for visual aids, are not necessarily to scale and should not be construed as engineering or architectural reports or surveys unless expressed otherwise. The reproduction of any information generated by engineers, architects, or other consultants on any sketches, drawings, or photographs is for the express purpose of coordination and ease of reference only. Inclusion of said information on any drawings or other documents does not constitute a representation by Walter Levison to the sufficiency or accuracy of said information. Unless expressed otherwise: a. information contained in this report covers only those items that were examined and reflects the conditions of those items at the time of inspection; and b. the inspection is limited to visual examination of accessible items without dissection, excavation, probing, or coring. There is no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, that problems or deficiencies of the plants or property in question may not arise in the future. Loss or alteration of any part of this report invalidates the entire report. Arborist Disclosure Statement: Arborists are tree specialists who use their education, knowledge, training, and experience to examine trees, recommend measures to enhance the beauty and health of trees, and attempt to reduce the risk of living near trees. Clients may choose to accept or disregard the recommendations of the arborist, or to seek additional advice. Arborists cannot detect every condition that could possibly lead to the structural failure of a tree. Tree are living organisms that fail in ways we do not fully understand. Conditions are often hidden within trees and below ground. Arborist cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy or safe under all circumstances, or for a specified period of time. Likewise, remedial treatments, like any medicine, cannot be guaranteed. Treatment, pruning, and removal of trees may involve considerations beyond the scope of the arborist’s services such as property boundaries, property ownership, site lines, disputes between neighbors, and other issues. Arborists cannot take such considerations into account unless complete and accurate information is disclosed to the arborist. An arborist should then be expected to reasonably rely upon the completeness and accuracy of the information provided. Trees can be managed, but they cannot be controlled. To live near trees is to accept some degree of risk. The only way to eliminate all risk associated with trees is to eliminate the trees. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 28 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 9.0 Certification I hereby certify that all the statements of fact in this report are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. Signature of Consultant DIGITAL BADGES: ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST CREDENTIAL: https://certificates.isa-arbor.com/f1918723-df46-48cc-ace2-c12625530fec?record_view=true ISA TREE RISK ASSESSMENT QUALIFIED (TRAQ): https://certificates.isa-arbor.com/d180515f-ab75-440b-9c66-106005e3cf10?record_view=true#gs.hpb30w ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 29 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 10.0 Digital Images WLCA archived new digital images of the trees in July, 2024 Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 1 2 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 30 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 3 4 (No Image) ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 31 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 5 6 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 32 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 7 8 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 33 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 9 10 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 34 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 11 12 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 35 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 13 14 to 18 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 36 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 14 through 18 upper elevations ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 37 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 19 20 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 38 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 21 22 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 39 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 23 24 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 40 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 24 25 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 41 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 26 27 ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 42 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Image Tree Tag Image 28 29 Tree 29 is the oak specimen with canopy covering the left 3/4 of the above image (foreground). ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 43 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 11.0 Tree Data Table NOTE 1: Fruit and nut trees measuring less than 18” diameter (total of all mainstems) both on the site and on adjacent neighbor properties were excluded from this study as “exemption trees” per the Town tree ordinance. NOTE 2: Tree Conservation suitability ratings (TCS) were determined using the applicant’s currently- proposed site plan layout. If the site plan layout can be adjusted to provide greater offset distances between trees and work, the TCS ratings may improve compared to the TCS ratings stated in the below table. Tree Tag Number Genus & Species Common Name Trunk1 Diameter Trunk2 Diameter Trunk3 Diameter Sum of All Trunk Diameters Height & Canopy Spread (Ft.) Health & Structural Rating (100% Each) Overall Condition Rating (0 to 100%) (R)emove Tree (S)ave Tree (D)isposition Unclear Tree Conservation Suitability Ratings (TCS) Lopsided Canopy (note direction) Trunk Lean (note direction) Girdling Roots Root Flares Buried in Fill Soil Pests and Disease Presence, and Other Notes SUGGESTED ROOT PROTECTION FENCE RADIUS (Ft.) MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION CODES 1 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak Est. 33 -- -- Est. 33 40/35 20/20 20% Very Poor X Poor At least 90% of the tree’s basal mainstem cross sectional area is visibly decayed. Tree may be categorized as a high risk of total tree failure and impact with residence (once the proposed residence is built out). Note the proposed stormwater conveyance pipe line trench and “retention area” noted at left side of applicant sheet A2. The extent of this proposed drainage work is not known. Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. Possible additional tree survey and analysis of impacts to trees from proposed stormwater conveyance work will be required, once applicant confirms the extent of their proposed water retention area buildout. TPZ/RPZ ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 44 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Number Genus & Species Common Name Trunk1 Diameter Trunk2 Diameter Trunk3 Diameter Sum of All Trunk Diameters Height & Canopy Spread (Ft.) Health & Structural Rating (100% Each) Overall Condition Rating (0 to 100%) (R)emove Tree (S)ave Tree (D)isposition Unclear Tree Conservation Suitability Ratings (TCS) Lopsided Canopy (note direction) Trunk Lean (note direction) Girdling Roots Root Flares Buried in Fill Soil Pests and Disease Presence, and Other Notes SUGGESTED ROOT PROTECTION FENCE RADIUS (Ft.) MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION CODES 2 Olea europaea European olive 10 9 8 Total of four stems 37” 35/35 60/50 55% Fair X Mod Same issue of the “unknown” extent of stormwater conveyance work proposed for this left side of site plan area (west end of property). Planning staff will need to query the applicant regarding this proposed work to verify the nature of what is proposed. Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. Possible additional tree impact analysis required, related to the applicant’s proposed stormwater conveyance work. TPZ/RPZ 3 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 11.0 - - 11.0 28/15 70/55 62% Good X Mod Severe sycamore bark moth larvae feeding damage. Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. TPZ/RPZ 4 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 10.4 9.8 - 20.2 26/30 60/50 55% Fair X Mod 6” diameter cavity at grade (non-significant issue). Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. TPZ/RPZ ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 45 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Number Genus & Species Common Name Trunk1 Diameter Trunk2 Diameter Trunk3 Diameter Sum of All Trunk Diameters Height & Canopy Spread (Ft.) Health & Structural Rating (100% Each) Overall Condition Rating (0 to 100%) (R)emove Tree (S)ave Tree (D)isposition Unclear Tree Conservation Suitability Ratings (TCS) Lopsided Canopy (note direction) Trunk Lean (note direction) Girdling Roots Root Flares Buried in Fill Soil Pests and Disease Presence, and Other Notes SUGGESTED ROOT PROTECTION FENCE RADIUS (Ft.) MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION CODES 5 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 11.6 - - 11.6 35/20 85/60 74% Good X Good Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. TPZ/RPZ 6 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 11.0 - - 11.0 29/16 50/50 50% Fair X Mod South Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. TPZ/RPZ 7 Olea europaea European olive 14 10 10 Total 6 stems 52” 30/45 75/65 70% Good X n/a n/a n/a 8 Heteromeles arbutifolia California toyon 5 4 4 Total 6 stems 23” 20/13 65/45 53% Fair X n/a Tree located on a slope that is almost vertical (extreme angle). n/a n/a 9 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 7.5 - - 7.5 25/12 75/45 60% Fair X n/a Bark inclusion fork (defect) at 5 feet above grade. n/a n/a 10 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 9.5 - - 9.5 30/16 75/70 72% Good X n/a n/a n/a ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 46 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Number Genus & Species Common Name Trunk1 Diameter Trunk2 Diameter Trunk3 Diameter Sum of All Trunk Diameters Height & Canopy Spread (Ft.) Health & Structural Rating (100% Each) Overall Condition Rating (0 to 100%) (R)emove Tree (S)ave Tree (D)isposition Unclear Tree Conservation Suitability Ratings (TCS) Lopsided Canopy (note direction) Trunk Lean (note direction) Girdling Roots Root Flares Buried in Fill Soil Pests and Disease Presence, and Other Notes SUGGESTED ROOT PROTECTION FENCE RADIUS (Ft.) MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION CODES 11 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 4.9 - - 4.9 19/7 80/75 78% Good X n/a n/a n/a 12 Olea europaea European olive 5 4 4 Total 8 stems 26” 23/25 80/70 75% Good X n/a n/a n/a 13 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 4.4 3.3 - 7.7 17/10 65/65 65% Good X n/a n/a n/a 14 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 6.5 - - 6.5 26/11 65/55 60% Fair X n/a n/a n/a 15 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 6.4 5.1 - 11.5 24/8 60/40 50% Fair X n/a Bark inclusion fork (defect) at 4 feet. n/a n/a 16 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 8.1 - - 8.1 25/13 75/75 75% Good X n/a West West n/a n/a 17 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 9.2 - - 9.2 24/12 75/45 60% Fair X n/a West West n/a n/a 18 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 8.3 - - 8.3 27/16 55/40 48% Fair X n/a Bark inclusion fork (defect) at 5 feet. n/a n/a ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 47 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Number Genus & Species Common Name Trunk1 Diameter Trunk2 Diameter Trunk3 Diameter Sum of All Trunk Diameters Height & Canopy Spread (Ft.) Health & Structural Rating (100% Each) Overall Condition Rating (0 to 100%) (R)emove Tree (S)ave Tree (D)isposition Unclear Tree Conservation Suitability Ratings (TCS) Lopsided Canopy (note direction) Trunk Lean (note direction) Girdling Roots Root Flares Buried in Fill Soil Pests and Disease Presence, and Other Notes SUGGESTED ROOT PROTECTION FENCE RADIUS (Ft.) MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION CODES 19 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 9.3 - - 9.3 27/15 75/65 70% Good X n/a n/a n/a 20 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 8.7 - - 8.7 28/17 80/65 75% Good X n/a n/a n/a 21 Quercus agrifolia NEIGHBOR TREE Coast live oak 38.6 - - 38.6 40/60 80/60 64% Good X Good Bark inclusion fork at 2.5 to 4.5 feet elevation above grade (defect). Owner of this tree = unknown. Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. TPZ/RPZ 22 Heteromeles arbutifolia California toyon 5.1 - - 5.1 20/20 70/70 70% Good X n/a S-trunk form. n/a n/a 23 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 7.5 - - 7.5 25/20 80/70 75% Good X n/a n/a n/a ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 48 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Number Genus & Species Common Name Trunk1 Diameter Trunk2 Diameter Trunk3 Diameter Sum of All Trunk Diameters Height & Canopy Spread (Ft.) Health & Structural Rating (100% Each) Overall Condition Rating (0 to 100%) (R)emove Tree (S)ave Tree (D)isposition Unclear Tree Conservation Suitability Ratings (TCS) Lopsided Canopy (note direction) Trunk Lean (note direction) Girdling Roots Root Flares Buried in Fill Soil Pests and Disease Presence, and Other Notes SUGGESTED ROOT PROTECTION FENCE RADIUS (Ft.) MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION CODES 24 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 24.5 - - 24.5 35/45 60/60 60% Fair X Mod Tree overhangs the roadway proposed footprint, with live wood and foliage hanging down to approx. 10 feet above grade elevation. Tree will require pruning to clear at least 16 to 18 vertical feet above the roadway (as airspace clearance for expected tall machinery ingress/ egress as necessary to perform planned construction Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. Prune out canopy as necessary to gain additional airspace clearance vertical feet, above the existing canopy height of 10 feet above soil grade elevations. TPZ/RPZ, P. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 49 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Number Genus & Species Common Name Trunk1 Diameter Trunk2 Diameter Trunk3 Diameter Sum of All Trunk Diameters Height & Canopy Spread (Ft.) Health & Structural Rating (100% Each) Overall Condition Rating (0 to 100%) (R)emove Tree (S)ave Tree (D)isposition Unclear Tree Conservation Suitability Ratings (TCS) Lopsided Canopy (note direction) Trunk Lean (note direction) Girdling Roots Root Flares Buried in Fill Soil Pests and Disease Presence, and Other Notes SUGGESTED ROOT PROTECTION FENCE RADIUS (Ft.) MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION CODES 25 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 6 6 6 Total 7 stems 35” 20/23 80/65 75% Good X Poor Tree hangs down to 4 feet above grade over the proposed roadway asphalting and baserock base section plan area. The entire east side of canopy may need to be pruned out to clear the roadway. Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. Prune to clear roadway, with the understanding that this degree of pruning will be “severe” and may cause irreversible decline of tree vigor, and/or death. TPZ/RPZ 26 Quercus agrifolia NEIGHBOR TREE Coast live oak 37.7 - - 37.7 32/50 60/50 55% Fair X Mod or Good Tree appears to be located “off-site” on a neighboring lot. No apparent conflicts between proposed work and the canopy, if fencing is erected per the CTA’s tree map markup. Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. TPZ/RPZ 27 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 7.5 - - 7.5 21/12 80/45 60% Fair X n/a Two codominant mainstems with bark inclusion fork at 5 feet (defect). n/a n/a ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 50 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Tag Number Genus & Species Common Name Trunk1 Diameter Trunk2 Diameter Trunk3 Diameter Sum of All Trunk Diameters Height & Canopy Spread (Ft.) Health & Structural Rating (100% Each) Overall Condition Rating (0 to 100%) (R)emove Tree (S)ave Tree (D)isposition Unclear Tree Conservation Suitability Ratings (TCS) Lopsided Canopy (note direction) Trunk Lean (note direction) Girdling Roots Root Flares Buried in Fill Soil Pests and Disease Presence, and Other Notes SUGGESTED ROOT PROTECTION FENCE RADIUS (Ft.) MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION CODES 28 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 6.0 - - 6.0 25/9 75/60 66% Good X Mod Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. TPZ/RPZ 29 Quercus agrifolia Coast live oak 6 4 4 14 20/16 80/40 46% Fair X Poor Same situation as oak #25, which is that proposed roadway work will require that the entire east side of the canopy is pruned out to clear the roadway and any associated retaining wall and/or edging, etc. along the west side of the roadway (see applicant sheet A2, and see the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report). Note multiple bark inclusion forks in this mainstem system (structural defects). Erect chain link root protection zone fencing along the red dashed lines per the CTA’s tree map markup attached to this report. Prune to clear roadway, with the understanding that this degree of pruning will be “severe” and may cause irreversible decline of tree vigor, and/or death. TPZ/RPZ ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 51 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Overall Tree Condition Ratings / Breakdown of Numeric Ranges (New, Per Guide for Plant Appraisal, 10th Edition): 00 - 05% = Dead 06 - 20% = Very Poor 21 – 40% = Poor 41 – 60% = Fair 61 – 80% = Good 81 – 100% = Exceptional ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 52 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Conservation Suitability (TCS) Ratings1 A tree’s suitability for conservation is determined based on its health, structure, age, species and disturbance tolerances, proximity to proposed cutting and filling, proximity to proposed construction or demolition as shown on the most current plan sheet iterations, and potential longevity, using a scale of good, fair, or poor (Fite, K, and Smiley, E. T., 2016). The following list defines the rating scale. Note that if proposed site work can be offset to farther linear distances from a tree’s trunk edge, a tree’s TCS rating may be elevated by one rating tier, given that there would be a corresponding reduction in expected future root zone impacts. TCS Ratings Range of values Good 80-100 Trees with good health, good structural stability and good expected longevity after construction. Moderate 60-79 Trees with fair health and/or structural defects that may be mitigated through treatment. These trees require more intense management and monitoring, before, during, and after construction, and may have shorter life expectancy after development. Poor <59 Trees are expected to decline during or after construction regardless of management. The species or individual may possess characteristics that are incompatible or undesirable in landscape settings or unsuited for the intended use of the site. TCS Ratings Worksheet Factors (Total Possible: 100 Points) Health (1-15) Root Cut/Fill Distance from Trunk (1-15) Structure Defects (1-15) Construction Tolerance of the tree species (1-15) Age relative to typical species lifespan (1-10) Location of construction activity (1-10) Soil quality/characteristics (1-10) Species desirability (1-10) 1 Derived from Fite and Smiley, 2016. Best Management Practices: Managing Trees During Construction, 2nd Edition. International Society of Arboriculture. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 53 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved Tree Maintenance and Protection Codes Used in Data Table: RPZ / TPZ: Root protection zone or “Tree Protection Zone” fence, chain link, with 2" diameter iron posts driven 24" into the ground, 6 to 8 feet on center max. spacing. Alternative material: chain link fence panels set over concrete block-type footings, with the fence panels wired to steel pins pounded 24 inches into the ground at both ends of each panel. RB: Root buffer consisting of wood chip mulch lain over existing soil as a 12 inch thick layer, overlain with 1 inch or greater plywood strapped together with metal plates. This root buffer or soil buffer should be placed over the entire width of the construction corridor between tree trunks and construction. RP: Root pruning. Prune woody roots measuring greater than or equal to 1 inch diameter by carefully back-digging into the soil around each root using small hand tools until an area is reached where the root is undamaged. Cleanly cut through the root at right angle to the root growth direction, using professional grade pruning equipment and/or a Sawzall with wood pruning blade. Backfill around the cut root immediately (same day), and thoroughly irrigate the area to saturate the uppermost 24 inches of the soil profile. BDRP: Back-dig root pruning: Hand-dig around the broken root, digging horizontally into the open soil root zone until a clean, unbroken, unshattered section of the root is visible. Proceed as per ‘root pruning’. RCX: Root crown excavation. Retain an experienced ISA-Certified arborist to perform careful hand-digging using small trowels or other dull digging tools to uncover currently-buried buttress root flares. Digging shall occur between trunk edge and at least two (2) feet horizontal from trunk edge. The final soil elevation will be at a level such that the tree’s buttress roots visibly flare out from the vertical trunk. TB: Trunk buffer consists of 20-40 wraps of orange plastic snow fencing to create a 2 inch thick buffer over the lowest 8 feet of tree trunk (usually takes at least an entire roll of orange fencing per each tree). Lay 2X4 wood boards vertically, side by side, around the entire circumference of the trunk. Secure buffer using duct tape (not wires). F: Fertilization with slow-release Greenbelt 22-14-14 tree formula, as a soil injection application using a fertilizer injection gun. This brand and formulation is commonly used by reputable tree care companies in the Bay Area. Apply at label rate and injection hole spacing. M: 4-inch thick layer of chipper truck type natural wood chips (example source: Lyngso Garden Supply, self pick-up). Do not use bark chips or shredded redwood bark. W: Irrigate using various methods to be determined through discussion with General Contractor. Irrigation frequency and duration to be determined through discussion and/or per directions in this report. Native oak species typically require 1x/month irrigation, while other tree species tend to prefer 2x/month or 4x/month moderate to heavy irrigation during construction. P: Pruning per specifications noted elsewhere. All pruning must be performed only under direct site supervision of an ISA Certified Arborist, or performed directly by an ISA Certified Arborist, and shall conform to all current ANSI A300 standards. MON: A Project Arborist must be present to monitor specific work as noted for each tree. ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #401 / ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified / ISA Certified Arborist #WE-3172A cell (415) 203-0990 / walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com 54 of 54 Site Address: 16497 S. Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA Version: 8/5/2024 Registered Member, American Society of Consulting Arborists and Member of the International Society of Arboriculture  Walter Levison 2024 All Rights Reserved 12.0 Attached: Tree Location & Protection Fence Map Mark-up The CTA marked up the applicant’s sheet A2, attached to this report. The markups added to the applicant’s document include: • Trunk plot dots, enlarged, at approximate locations of the trees. • Numeric tree tag numbers 1 through 29 noted in large font size (the CTA added additional trees to the plot sheet that were not originally identified on any of the applicant’s plan sheets). • Approximate canopy driplines shown in true scale, in relation to proposed new work, using “black clouding” (placed directly over the applicant architect’s line dashed line rendering of canopy driplines, which were found to be roughly accurate when ground-truthed by the CTA. • Red dashed heavy lines = the CTA’s suggested root protection zone (RPZ) chain link fence routing for protection of horizontally-extended woody roots. Note that the routing around trees #24, #25, and #26 is tightlined along the assumed lot lines of this private property. The CTA assumed that fencing would not be allowed to be placed anywhere on the joint-use driveway right of way, and that the only locations available for fence erection would be the eastmost property lines where the private lot adjoins the existing joint-use roadway. • NOTE: The area indicated by applicant as “to retention area” is highlighted in magenta. The extent of the applicant’s proposed storm drain pipe trenching, and any associated rock dissipaters, outfalls, and retention area excavation is completely unknown as of the date of this CTA arborist report writing. 13.0 Attached: CTA Tree Appraisal Worksheet using 10th Edition of Guide for Plant Appraisal as basis SHEETS SHEET OF SCALE: DATE: DRAWN: JOB: PERMIT SET CONSTRUCTION SET PRELIMINARY SET PLAN CHECK SET DESIGN REVIEW SET REVISIONS BY A R C H I T E C T CHRIS SPAULDING (510) 527-5997 FAX (510) 527-5999 BERKELEY CALIFORNIA 94710 801 CAMELIA STREET SUITE E DRAWINGS PREPARED BY LOS GATOS CALIFORNIACS/DB NICOL 6-12-2024 9 16497 S KENNEDY RDAS NOTEDA PROPOSED NEW HOME FORNICOL RESIDENCEPROPOSED 2-STORY HOUSE W/ BASEMENT ENLARGED SITE PLAN 1" = 10' - 0" BSMT 528.0'1ST FLR 539.05'2ND FLR 549.1' 400 AMP. ELECTRICAL SERVICE W/ UFER GROUND 20' REQUIRED SETBACK2 0 ' - 5 3 4" D E C K D E C K 30'- 0 " R E Q U I R E D F R O N T S E T B A C K 3 0 ' - 0 " R E Q U I R E D F RO N T S E T B A C K 2 0 ' - 0 3 4" R E Q U I R E D SI D E S E T B A C K 20'-0" REQUIREDSIDE SETBACKCOV'D PORCH 75'- 0 " BALCONY 30'- 0 " P R O P O S E D F R O N T S E T B A C K20'-0 " R EQU IR EDSIDE S E TBACK 20'-0" REQU IREDSIDE SETBACK 20'-0" RE QUI RED SIDE SETBA CK20'-534" PROPOSEDSIDE SE TBACK 25'-0"20'- 0 " HATCH = HAMMER HEAD TURN AROUND A .C . D R I V E W A YT.O.S. @ GARAGEDOOR 538.97'A2AA1 2 3 4 65 7 8 9 10 13 11 12 6" OAK 2" 8" 7" OAK 21'-914" SIDE SETBACK9" OAK OAK OAK 9"20 21 34" OAK 18146"8" 15 8" 8" 8" 10" 16 17 19 8" 8" 22 23 30" OAK LI N K O F I T A L I A N C Y P R E S S 25" OAK 24 4' MAX. HIGH REDWOOD 12'-0"CLEAR15" OAK 25 STOR M D R AI N LI N E TO RE T E N TI O N A R E A TO METER @ SOUTH KENNEDY112" WATERDOTTED HATCH REPRESENTS 2ND FLOOR PERIMETER GRADING & DRAINAGE NOTESFINAL GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLANS TOBE PREPARED BY A CIVIL ENGINEER ALL SITE DRAINAGE TO BE COLLECTED IN TIGHT LINES AND DISTRIBUTED THROUGH RETENTION DEVICES TO LANDSCAPED AREAS AT WESTERN PORTION OF THE SITE T R E E T A B L ENUMBERSPECIESSIZE1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7" 9" 2" 8" 6" 6" 8" 10" 9" 34" 25" 15" REMOVED/REMAINTO REMAIN TO REMAIN TO REMAIN TO REMAIN TO REMAIN TO REMAIN TO BE REMOVED TO BE REMOVED OAK OAK TO BE REMOVED TO BE REMOVED OAK OAK OAK 8" 8" 8" TO BE REMOVED TO BE REMOVED TO BE REMOVED TO BE REMOVED TO REMAIN TO BE REMOVED TO BE REMOVED TO BE REMOVED TO REMAIN TO BE REMOVED OAK TO REMAIN TO BE REMOVED TO BE REMOVED OAK 8" 8" OAK TO REMAIN TO REMAIN INGRESS, EGRESS, & UTILITY EASEMENT 4" S A N I T A R Y S E W E R 4" SANITARY SEWER UNDE R G R O U N D ELEC, T E L , T V T.W. 546 . 5 B.W. 539 . 0 T.W. 549 . 0 B.W. 539 . 5 T.W. 548 . 0 B.W. 539 . 5 T.W. 544 . 0 B.W. 540 . 5 T.W. 546 . 0 B.W. 542 . 0 T.W. 546 . 0 B.W. 544. 0 T.W. 549 . 0 B.W. 548 . 0 T.W. 537 . 7 B.W. 536 . 0 T.W. 537 . 0 B.W. 531 . 5 T.W. 537 . 0 B.W. 526 . 5 T.W. 538 . 5 B.W. 534 . 5 T. W . 5 4 2 . 0 B. W . 5 3 9 . 0 T. W . 5 4 2 . 0 B. W . 5 3 9 . 0 HOUSE FOOTPRINT CUT (CY)MAX CUT HEIGHT (SF)FILL (CY)MAX FILL DEPTH (SF) IMPORT/ EXPORT (CY) ATTACHED GARAGE ACCESSORY BUILDING POOL DRIVEWAY / ACCESS LANDSCAPE / OUTDOOR CELLAR AREA DESCRIPTION TABLE OF PROPOSED EARTHWORK QUANTITIES TOTAL 62 1.5 242 242 14 847 174 965 6 4 118 9 8.5 95 14 101 11 112 10.5 43443413 Line 9Line 10 Line 11Tree Tag #Name (Initials)WCISA Speces Group Classification Booklet PageHealth (Weighted 0.15)Structure(Weighted 0.70)Form(Weighted 0.15)Overall Condition Rating (OCR) "Weighted Method" Diameter Inches at 4.5 ft. Above GradeFunctional LimitationsExternal LimitationsWCISA Species Group NumberTrunk Square Inches for Replacement-Size Specimen of This SpeciesAverage SF Bay Area Cost of 24 Inch Box Tree (2019)(UTC) Unit Tree Cost per Sq Inch (M Divided by L)Trunk Area (TA) ((dia. x dia.) x 0.785)Basic Functional Replacement Cost (BFRC) = (OxN)Depreciated Functional Replacement Cost (DFRC) = PxGxIxJRounded-off Appraised Values1Qa 30 0.2 0.2 0.6 26% 33 80% 80% 3 3.8 $250.00 $65.79 854.87 56,241$ 9,359$ $9,4002Oe 22 0.6 0.5 0.6 53% multi stem total 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 240.0015,789$ 5,356$ $5,4003Qa 30 0.7 0.55 0.5 57%11 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 94.996,249$ 2,260$ $2,2604Qa 30 0.6 0.5 0.6 53% multi stem total 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 170.0011,184$ 3,794$ $3,7905Qa 30 0.85 0.6 0.7 65%11.6 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 105.636,949$ 2,902$ $2,9006Qa 30 0.5 0.5 0.6 52%11 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 94.996,249$ 2,060$ $2,0607Oe22 0.75 0.65 0.65 67% multi stem total 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 395.0025,987$ 11,060$ $11,1008Ha 18 0.65 0.45 0.6 50% multi stem total 80% 80% 12.09$250.00 $119.62 75.008,971$ 2,885$ $2,8909Qa30 0.75 0.45 0.65 53%7.5 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 44.162,905$ 976$ $98010Qa 30 0.75 0.7 0.6 69%9.5 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 70.854,661$ 2,066$ $2,07011Qa 30 0.8 0.75 0.7 75%4.9 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 18.851,240$ 595$ $60012Oe 22 0.8 0.7 0.7 72% multi stem total 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 80.005,263$ 2,408$ $2,41013Qa30 0.65 0.65 0.75 67% multi stem total 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 25.001,645$ 700$ $70014Qa30 0.65 0.55 0 48%6.5 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 33.172,182$ 674$ $67015Qa30 0.6 0.4 0.7 48% multi stem total 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 47.003,092$ 940$ $94016Qa30 0.75 0.75 0.7 74%8.1 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 51.503,388$ 1,610$ $1,610Valuation Appraisal Worksheet Based on Guide for Plant Appraisal, 10th Edition , 2nd Printing (2019) "Functional Replacement Method / Trunk Formula Technique"16497 S. Kennedy Rd, Los Gatos, California 8/5/2024Depreciation FactorsWalter Levison, Consulting Arborist <walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com> Cell: (415) 203-0990 1 of 3 Line 9Line 10 Line 11Tree Tag #Name (Initials)WCISA Speces Group Classification Booklet PageHealth (Weighted 0.15)Structure(Weighted 0.70)Form(Weighted 0.15)Overall Condition Rating (OCR) "Weighted Method" Diameter Inches at 4.5 ft. Above GradeFunctional LimitationsExternal LimitationsWCISA Species Group NumberTrunk Square Inches for Replacement-Size Specimen of This SpeciesAverage SF Bay Area Cost of 24 Inch Box Tree (2019)(UTC) Unit Tree Cost per Sq Inch (M Divided by L)Trunk Area (TA) ((dia. x dia.) x 0.785)Basic Functional Replacement Cost (BFRC) = (OxN)Depreciated Functional Replacement Cost (DFRC) = PxGxIxJRounded-off Appraised ValuesValuation Appraisal Worksheet Based on Guide for Plant Appraisal, 10th Edition , 2nd Printing (2019) "Functional Replacement Method / Trunk Formula Technique"16497 S. Kennedy Rd, Los Gatos, California 8/5/2024Depreciation Factors17Qa 30 0.75 0.45 0.8 55% 9.2 80% 80% 3 3.8 $250.00 $65.79 66.44 4,371$ 1,532$ $1,53018Qa 30 0.55 0.4 0.65 46%8.3 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 54.083,558$ 1,047$ $1,05019Qa30 0.75 0.65 0.75 68%9.3 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 67.894,467$ 1,944$ $1,94020Qa 30 0.8 0.65 0.7 68%8.7 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 59.423,909$ 1,701$ $1,70021Qa30 0.8 0.6 0.8 66%38.6 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 1169.6276,949$ 32,503$ $32,50022Ha 18 0.7 0.7 0.6 69%5.1 80% 80% 12.09$250.00 $119.62 20.422,442$ 1,071$ $1,07023Qa 30 0.8 0.7 0.75 72%7.5 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 44.162,905$ 1,343$ $1,34024Qa30 0.6 0.6 0.8 63%24.5 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 471.2031,000$ 12,499$ $12,50025Qa 30 0.8 0.65 0.75 69% multi stem total 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 145.009,539$ 4,197$ $4,20026Qa30 0.6 0.5 0.7 55%37.7 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 1115.7173,402$ 25,603$ $25,60027Qa 30 0.8 0.45 0.7 54%7.5 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 44.162,905$ 1,004$ $1,00028Qa 30 0.75 0.6 0.65 63%680% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 28.261,859$ 750$ $75029Qa30 0.8 0.4 0.6 49% multi stem total 80% 80% 33.8$250.00 $65.79 54.003,553$ 1,114$ $1,110Walter Levison, Consulting Arborist <walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com> Cell: (415) 203-0990 2 of 3 Line 9 Line 10 Line 11 Tree Tag #Name (Initials)WCISA Speces Group Classification Booklet PageHealth (Weighted 0.15)Structure (Weighted 0.70)Form (Weighted 0.15)Overall Condition Rating (OCR) "Weighted Method" Diameter Inches at 4.5 ft. Above GradeFunctional LimitationsExternal LimitationsWCISA Species Group NumberTrunk Square Inches for Replacement-Size Specimen of This SpeciesAverage SF Bay Area Cost of 24 Inch Box Tree (2019)(UTC) Unit Tree Cost per Sq Inch (M Divided by L)Trunk Area (TA) ((dia. x dia.) x 0.785)Basic Functional Replacement Cost (BFRC) = (OxN)Depreciated Functional Replacement Cost (DFRC) = PxGxIxJRounded-off Appraised Values Valuation Appraisal Worksheet Based on Guide for Plant Appraisal, 10th Edition , 2nd Printing (2019) "Functional Replacement Method / Trunk Formula Technique"16497 S. Kennedy Rd, Los Gatos, California 8/5/2024Depreciation Factors Total Appraised Value of the Study Trees Assessed by the CTA (Trees #1 Through #29). $136,070Notes: 1. OVERALL CONDITION RATING RANGE per the new 10th edition, 2nd Printing, of Guide for Plant Appraisal (2019): Excellent: 81-100%Good: 61-80%Fair: 41-60%Poor: 21-40%Very Poor: 6-20%Dead: 0-5%2. MULTI STEM TREES: For trees with multiple mainstems, the sum total of all mainstem cross sectional areas was used as the "trunk area" calculation. 3. NEIGHBOR TREES: For neighbor-owned trees that were not accessible by the CTA, the trunk diameter was estimated from a distance to the best of the CTA's ability. 4. CONDITION RATINGS / APPRAISAL TABLE VS. DATA TABLE: Because of the new appraisal methods outlined in the 2019 edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal, 10th edition 2nd printing, the condition ratings calculated in the "Overall Condition Rating / Weighted Method" column, and the data noted in the health and structure columns of this spreadsheet (with calculations embedded), may in some cases be slightly different from data in the CTA's arborist report tree data table. 5. "APPARENTLY OFF-SITE" TREES INDICATED AS YELLOW HIGHLIGHT ALONG ENTIRE ROW (OWNERSHIP NOT VERIFIED. MAY BE ON-SITE OR OFF-SITE).Walter Levison, Consulting Arborist <walterslevisonjr@yahoo.com> Cell: (415) 203-0990 3 of 3