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16013 73RD PL W.PDFiiiiiiiiiiiiii 14994 16013 73RD PL W ADDRESS: � I ci ! t/ 1 J / �d TAX ACCOUNT/PARCEL NUMBER Or BUILDING PERMIT (NEW STRUCTURE): / comm o/✓ /17(Z,4 COVENANTS (RECORDED) FOR: CRITICAL AREAS: az— 57 _ DETERMINATION: ❑ Conditional Waiver [!jtudy Required ❑ Waiver DISCRETIONARY PERMIT #'S: �-• u�0 Z Ai DRAINAGE PLAN DATED: PARKING AGREEMENTS DATED: EASEMENT(S) RECORDED FOR:_ PERMITS PLANNING DATA CHECKLIST DATED: SCALED PLOT PLAN DATED: SEWER LID FEE $: LID #: SHORT PLAT FILE: Aw&-V�-w LOT: 6C/ /l BLOCK: SIDE SEWER AS BUILT DATED: SIDE SEWER PERMIT(S) #: GEOTECH REPORT DATED: STREET USE / ENCROACHMENT PERMIT #: FOR: WATER METER TAP CARD DATED: OTHER: LATEMPIDSrs\Forms\Street File Checklist.doc J CITY OF. EDMONDS GARY HAAKENSOMAYOR 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220 • FAX (425) 771-0221 r Website: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Ih c. 1 Sq� Planning • Building ^ Engineering Mr. William Derry, President February 24, 2006 Lorian Woods Homeowners Association 16107 74" Place West Edmonds, Washington 98026 Dear Mr. Derry: In response to a recent localized slide, City officials conducted a site inspection on January 3 1 ; 2006 and observed slide damage to have occurred on private property west of Sequoia Ridge Lot 3. Debris from this slide extended downslope onto Tract A and near the base of Lot 2 undeveloped property in the plat of Lorian Woods. Accompanying City officials was a representative of Landau Associates, the City's professional geotechnical consultant. Landau Associates conducted a site reconnaissance and subsequently prepared a report (copy enclosed dated 2/17/06) that describes the observed slide. The purpose of this letter is to alert the Homeowners Association of the current situation as we know it, so that the Association may take whatever action deemed appropriate. The City recommends that Association representatives visit the site with a professional Geotechnical Engineer for an independent assessment of Tract A property to provide recommendations about any possible site restoration that may be advisable to undertake to protect this property. • If your geotechnical engineer requires restoration, slope mitigation or improvements, an approved permit from the City is required in advance, pursuant to City Ordinance #2661, which regulates the Earth Subsidence Landslide Hazard Area of North Edmonds. Please note the slide debris from Sequoia Ridge Lot 3 also damaged portions of the existing City drainage facility along the slope of the Lorian Woods plat. The City's geotechnical consultant is recommending that restoration of the drainage system not be performed at this time pending further evaluation. If you have any questions about the City drainage facility contact Public Works Director, Noel Miller at 425-771-0235. Please contact me should you have any questions regarding permit requirements or other concerns at 425-771-0220 extension 1226 during normal City business hours. Sincerely, Jeannine L. Graf Building Official, C.B.O. Cc: .,Duane Bowman, Development Services Director Noel Miller, Public Works Director Dave Gebert, City Engineer • Incorporated August 11, 1890 • Sister City - Hekinan, Japan 0. 0 February 17, 2006 City of Edmonds Development Services Department 121 5`h Avenue North Edmonds, Washington 98020 Attn: Don Fiene Assistant City Engineer RE: BOSCH PROPERTY LANDSLIDE 16116 72ND AVENUE WEST EDMONDS, WASHINGTON Dear Mr Fiene: LANDAU ASSOCIATES C, F I VEr. FEB . 4v0 106 N'U N'. E_ReR4C, DIVIS10N This letter provides a summary of our observations and recommendations related to a landslide observed on the northwest side of the Bosch residence at 16116 72nd Avenue West (also known as Lot 3 of the Sequoia Ridge Plat) in Edmonds, Washington. The purpose of our services was to observe the site conditions and to provide recommendations to the City of Edmonds (City) Building Official and Engineering Division staff related to our assessment of landslide conditions and the potential for an imminent hazard to City -owned facilities, the general public, or the private property residents. Our services were requested by Don Fiene, Assistant City Engineer, on January 31, 2006 and confirmed by Task Order No. 06-01 under Landau Associates' On -Call, and Emergency / Disaster Response Geotechnical Engineering Agreement with the City of Edmonds. BACKGROUND AND OBSERVATIONS Don Fiene, Assistant City Engineer; Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official; Damon Roth, and Dennis Stettler of Landau Associates observed the above -described landslide on the afternoon of January 31, 2006. The landslide was viewed from below, looking up from 73`d Place West, and from the top, looking down from the yard of the Bosch residence at 16116 72"d Avenue West. Mr. Bosch spoke to us briefly during our site visit and provided some background information. Our observations were limited.to brief visual observations. No measurements were taken and no attempts were made to closely examine the slope or slide debris, other than what could be readily seen by standing at the bottom or top of the slope. We understand that the landsliding was observed by a resident of 73`d Place West on Monday, January 30, 2006, at about 4:30 p.m. The landslide was preceded by over a month of unusually wet weather with precipitation significantly above typical winter rainfall levels. ENVIRONMENTAL ) GEOTECHNICAL ) NATURAL RESOURCES 130 2nd Avenue South • Edmonds, WA 98020 • (425) 77&0907 • fax (425) 778-6409 • www.landauinc.com SEATTLE • SPOKANE • TACOMA • PORTLAND The landslide occurred at the top of a steep, northwest -facing slope immediately west of the northwest corner of the Bosch residence. The location of the current landslide corresponds approximately to the location of a previous landslide that occurred on about February 13, 2005, as documented in a letter by Landau Associates to the City dated February 22, 2005. On September 16, 2003, ground cracking was also observed by Landau Associates and City personnel at the top of the bluff at this approximate location. This ground cracking was documented in a Landau Associates letter to the City dated September 25, 2003. The previously observed ground cracking had been noted when Landau Associates and City personnel were onsite observing a landslide on the same slope that had occurred about 200 ft north of the current landslide location. Following the observation of ground cracking in 2003, sections of heavy tarp were reportedly placed over the ground by Mr. Bosch and secured in place by driven steel rebar. At -the time of our observation on February 14, 2005, the heavy plastic tarps were still in place, but the ground beneath the tarps at the location of the previous ground cracking had failed and slid downslope. At the time of our most recent observations on January 31, 2006, the plastic tarps were still in place over a portion of the top of the slope. The 2005 landslide created a headscarp that was estimated to be approximately 8 to 10 ft from the northwest corner of the house and about 5 to 6 ft from a porch. The upper portion of the 2005 slide formed a steep scarp area, which flattened to a slight "bench" about 20 ft below the top of the scarp. Soil exposed in the upper portion of the slope appeared to be relatively dry at the time of our 2005 site visit. At the slight "bench," seepage and wet zones were observed in 2005 with seepage flowing downslope through the recent slide debris and ultimately emerging as surface water drainage that was intercepted by catch basins along the edge of 73'd Place West. Slide debris in 2005 had been deposited or flowed into the area at and below the "bench" and was mixed with the trees and undergrowth on the lower portions of the slope. The extent of the current landslide as observed on January 31, 2006, appeared to be within the general boundaries of the 2005 landslide. The top of the 2006 landslide did not appear to extend to the top of the 2005 headscarp and as such there appeared to be little to no additional loss of ground from the top of the bluff. Some of the material involved in the 2006 landslide may represent landslide debris and c colluvium that hadaccumulated mid -slope on the "bench" observed at the time of the 2005 landslide. The 2006 landslide debris produced an accumulation of soft, wet soil mixed with organic material near the base of the slope on Lot 2 of the Lorian Woods subdivision. Seepage was observed coming down lower portions of the slope and emerging from the base of the landslide debris at the toe of the landslide. The 2006 landslide destroyed a drainage structure that formed a portion of the City's landslide drainage system in this area. Remnants of the dislocated drainage structure (including a large diameter 2/17/06 \\Edmdata\projects\074\133\Filcroom\R\BoschLandslidc_Itr.doc 2 LANDAU ASSOCIATES corrugated metal pipe that formed the collection structure) are present near the toe of the landslide debris. Segments of black, corrugated pipe was also observed near the base of the slope. This pipe material did not appear to be a part of the City's drainage system. Mr. Bosch indicated that he had previously observed someone (thought to be the property owner from Lot 2 in the Lorian Woods subdivision) working on the slope to apparently try to intercept some of the seepage and springs emerging from the slope. ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS We offer the following comments. and. assessment to address the City's questions on whether the landslide and present condition pose an imminent hazard to City -owned facilities, the general public, or the occupants of the Bosch residence and downslope residences. This assessment is based on a limited observation of the site conditions and our experience with similar landslide conditions, and not on a detailed evaluation of the site conditions. Our limited assessment for the purpose of assessing imminent risk should not be construed as a replacement for a detailed geotechnical evaluation and recommendations developed by a licensed geotechnical consultant retained by the property owners to address the longer - term risk posed by the landslide hazard. The location of the recent landslide appears to be consistent with the general location of a landslide in 2005 and ground cracking observed in 2003. The 2006 landslide involved only surficial materials and there was no evidence that the landslide represents a larger, deep-seated failure. The entire bluff in the Meadowdale area is a known landslide hazard zone. The observed landslide is consistent with other naturally occurring landslides along the Meadowdale Bluff. Springs and seepage emerge from this slope above the Lorian Woods subdivision and the 'slopes above these springs are subject to repeated landsliding and slope movement as the landslide headscarp continues to retreat. The landslide on this slope last year had removed the vegetation and exposed the soil on the upper portions of the slope to rainfall and erosion. Landslide debris from 2005 that had accumulated near the midpoint and lower on the slope had the opportunity to become wet from the recent heavy rainfall events and the rainfall was apparently sufficient to reinitiate the landslide at this location. The observed landslide was likely caused by the heavy precipitation over the last month or more, possibly combined with natural groundwater seepage zones that are present in the steep portions of the bluff. The seepage zones and the observed landslide are located well above a City interceptor drainage system and the landslide debris actually flowed down and destroyed a portion of the drainage system. The purpose of the City drainage system is to capture some of the localized surface water and water emerging from springs .on the slope that would otherwise infiltrate into the ground below the drainage system. Implementation of the drainage system and other drainage improvements in the Meadowdale i 2/17/06 \\Edmdata\projects\074\133\Fileroom\R\BoschLandslide_Itr.doc 3 LANDAU ASSOCIATES area is thought to contribute to the overall increased stability of the Meadowdale landslide complex located downslope from the location of the interceptor drainage system. The interceptor drainage systems do not reduce the groundwater levels in the slopes above the systems or reduce the seepage from these areas. Accordingly, it is our opinion that the observed landslide was not caused by or related to the presence of the City's interceptor drainage system. The landslide has impacted and destroyed some of the City drainage facilities located on the lower portion of the slope. It is our opinion that the presence of the landslide debris and the recurring slope movement at this location make restoration of the City drainage system impractical at this location at this time. We suggest that this situation be re-evaluated for possible maintenance or improvements during drier weather in late spring or summer. The landslide occurred on private property and extended into adjacent private property. Therefore, the general public traveling on public rights -of -way would, not be affected by this landslide. With respect to the Bosch residence, the 2006 landslide has not materially changed the slope condition as compared to the condition following the 2005 landslide. Landau Associates provided comments and recommendations in our February 22, 2005 letter following the 2005 landslide and the 2006 landslide does not alter the general findings or recommendations of that letter. The debris from this landslide extends into an undeveloped lot within the Lorian Woods subdivision. The owner of this property should be advised of this condition. Mudslides and landslide debris from the bluff above can impact any development on the property below and any future development plans should consider and address this issue. This letter was prepared for the exclusive use of the City of Edmonds for specific application to the evaluation of public safety concerns related to the Bosch property landslide. Within the limitations of scope, budget, and schedule, our services have been conducted in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical practice. No other warranty, express or implied, is made as to the professional opinions and advice included in this report. We appreciate this opportunity to be of service to the City of Edmonds. Please call if you have any questions regarding this letter or if we may be of further assistance. LANDAU ASSOCIATES, INC. /Z., J,,�e6, , Dennis R. Stettler, P.E. Principal DRS/rgm 2/17/06 \\Edmdata\projects\074\133\Filaoom\R\BoschLandslide_Itr.doc 4 LANDAU AssOC1ATES HO V39 -717VOMOOV_ t s f w 9.f r Nil t ` i r11 Y R, ti • 2 r( ow . i i i �. •;'"•af. lS•�N fL�'4'"�''R+n � �j y ` � � ��Il I I • I ', I \. `` 1 I I �N O 3jd�d •\ Obb ems! •\• ''� iy � STREET FILL"o CAFile No: 0�� Critical Areas �Gheckl_ist Site Information (soils/topography/hydrology/vegetation) tfvoi3 -73rJ ?r L.. L0- 1. Site Address/ Location: Cs �u M a vi Ave 4. U Y(a n L) a a C NI fio 10+ 2 eSt9 v1a�e � to a a 7 73 4 cv. 2. Property Tax Account Number:. 0 0 7A M ., ,,rr r, z 00 3. Approximate Site Size (acres or,s ' are feet): j h 'ci e.�-e rwr IKa�`e. • e U Wti Uv n a WC4 I S t ¢ a c 6eS 4. Is this site currently developed? _ yes; no._X If yes; how is site developed? 5. Describe the general site topography. Check all that apply. Flat. less than 5-feet elevation change over entire site. Rolling: slopes on site generally less than 15% (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal distance of 66-feet). Hilly: slopes present on site .of more than 15%• and less than 30%0 ( a vertical rise of 10-feet `over a horizontal distance'of 33 to 66-feet). _;)Q teep: ; : grades of greater than 30% present on site (a vertical rise of 10-feet over a horizontal -` distance of less than 33-feet). CSther (please describe): 6. Site contains areas of year-round standing water:Approx. Depth: 7. Site contains areas of seasonal standing. water- NO ;Approx. Depth; What season(s) of the year?. 8. Site is in the floodway - N O floodplain of a water course. 9. Site contains a creek or an area where water flows across the grounds surface? Flows are year-round? �l/ O Flows are seasonal? (What time of year? ). 10. Site is primarily: forested ; meadow ; shrubs X ; mixed X_ urban landscaped. (lawn,shrubs etc) 11. Obvious wetland is present on site: O 9 Critical Areas Checklist.dod3.19.2001 M `V. tism- City 0E4mopds=. r 4 . Development Services Department Planning Division ;?hone:: 425.771.0220 Fax: 425.771.0221 - - ;Date Redd: �_t -14 - 0 2- City Receipt #:_ 14 a cl I Critical Areas -File #: Critical Areas Checklist Fee: $45.00 .Date. Mailed to. Applicant:. r CRITICAL AREAS CHECKLIST The Critical Areas Checklist contained on this form is to 'kproperty,'owner; or his/her authorized'' representative-, be filled out by any person preparing a Development must fill out the checklist,* sign.and date, it, and submit it Permit Application for the City of Edmonds' prior to to the City. . The City will review the checklist, make a his/her submittal of the application to the City. precursory site visit, and make 'a determination of the The purpose of the Checklist is to enable City 'staffIo -subsequent steps necessary to complete a development determine whether any potential Critical. Areas are, or permit application. may be, present on the subject property. The information Please submit a vicinity map, along with the signed copy needed to complete the _Checklist should . be._ easily:, : Hof this form to, assist City_ staff infinding andlocating the available from observations of the site or data;available at --specific piece of .property :described +on this form. In City Hall (Critical areas inventories, maps, or soil; addition, the applicant . shall include other pertinent surveys). information (e.g. site plan, topography map, etc.) or studies in conjunction with this Checklist to assistant staff in coinpleting their preliminary assessment of the site. The undersigned applicant, and his/her/its heirs, and assigns, in consideration on the processing of the application agrees to release, indemnify, defend and hold the City_ of Edmonds harmless from any, and all damages, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from any action or infraction based in whole or part upon false, misleading, inaccurate or incomplete information furnished by the applicant, his/her/its-agents or employees. By my signature, I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and 'correct to the best of my knowledge and that I am authorized to film appligatioryo the behalf of the owner as listed below. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT l I40-y"i � _ DATE 3 / S— 02 Property Owner's Authorizatiol� By my signature, I certify that I have authorized the above Applicant/Agent to apply for the subject land use application, and grant my permission for the public officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the subject.properiy for the purposes of inspection and postinAattendapt to g* application. SIGNATURE OF OWNER ! :� DATE_—✓S-02- Owner/Applicant: 6,ru—t A-L,4e�v, Name Street Address c5f &(A- e? WA— q�kdz a�,6 City State Zip Telephone: 5-0 7 - M __? 769 Email address (optional): ►) ��@ Wi S lei *COM Critical Areas Checklist.doc/3.19.2001 Applicant Representative: Name Street Address City State Zip Telephone: Email Address (optional): .. . yi City of Edmonds Critical Areas Determination Applicant: Robert Anderson Determination #:. CA-02-51 Project Name: Permit Number: Site Location: 16007 73`d Pl. W Property Tax Acct #: 00 7904 000 002 00 Project Description: Non -Project Specific Determination: Study Required: During review and inspection of the subject site, it was found that the site has some potential for steep slopes on portions of the property pursuant to Chapter 20.15B of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). Based on these findings, prior to submission of any development permit, you will be required satisfy the requirements of ECDC 20.15B by completing the following: Steep Slope Hazard Area Delineation Requirements: To determine if a Steep Slope Hazard Area does exist, a topographic survey prepared by a Licensed Land Surveyor delineating Steep Slope Hazard Areas must be completed. The topographic survey may confirm the need for further study or it may indicate that there are no steep slopes on the property. In any case, a slope of 40% or more with at least 20 feet of rise will be classified as a Steep Slope Hazard Area. A 50-foot buffer is required from both the top and toe of the slope. A 15- foot building setback is required from the 50-foot buffer. For development of any kind which is proposed within the critical area, 50-foot buffer or 15-foot buffer setback, it must be shown that the development will not adversely impact the Critical Area or its buffer; by doing one or possibly both of the following depending on the outcome of the study: 1. For development proposals which will occur within the 50-foot buffer, but no closer than 10 feet from the top or toe of the slope, the 50-foot buffer requirement may be reduced to 10 feet if a study is completed by a licensed geologist or geotechnical engineer which clearly demonstrates that the proposed buffer alteration will have no adverse impact upon the site, the public or any private party. All Critical Area Studies, except those done by a licensed geotechnical engineer, must be completed under a three party contract where the City hires the professional required, and the applicant pays for the study (pursuant to ECDC Section 20.15B.140). 0 0 �2. If development must occur within the critical area, buffer, and/or buffer setback, and is I not identified as an exception per ECDC Chapter 20.15B, a Reasonable Use Exception and Variance must be obtained pursuant to ECDC 20.15B.I70A and 20.15B.040C. Name Signature Date 2 � STJEET FILE low 114' APPLICATION ROUTING FORM V FILE CUP-02=14 AND CHECKLIST FROM: PLANNING ROUTED TO: Engineering 1/21/02 Fire 1/21/02 PW 1/21/02 Parks & Rec. 1121102 Building 1/21/02 Community Svcs N/A Staff Comments: /YO 1,r111% phis wvt *PER WHAT SECTION OF THE CODE? RETURNED P zc-E,1 VED Engineering JAAI Fire ?00� t Public Works °PMEn►rs Parks & Rec. "'ONos Building Community Svcs ND &!/e_DG✓ff �Gl�t�1/1 /l �-r✓ *Additional Information Required for Complete Application • Owner ANDERSON ROBERT t of • Property Address 164*x 73'd PI. W. • Date of Application 1/18/02 • . Type TREE CUTTING (9) Z • Meeting Required: Yes X No Date of Meeting • Planning Contact Meg Gruwell X , Application X Fee X APO List Recording Fee Critical Areas Determination X Vicinity Map Colored Pictures Covenant Petition (Official Street Map) Site Plan for Short Subdivision (8.5 x 11) Site Plan/Floor Plan Legals (Existing A Proposed) Title Report X Declarations Traffic Impact Analysis Drainage Plan/Grading Elevations X SEPA Checklist REC RM ' JA. 8 2002 ROBERT A. ANDERSON, M.D., A.B.H.M., A.A.F.P. PERMIT C2/VTER 614 Daniels Dr. NE East Wenatchee WA 98802-4036 Tel/fax (509) 886-3708 E-mail nhf@msn.com January 16, 2002 City of Edmonds Development Services Division Planning Division 121 51' Ave. N. Edmonds WA 98020 Dear Sir: We are the owners of undeveloped lots 2 and 9 of the plat of Lorian Woods. In the aftermath of the landslide on Sequoia Ridge and Lorian Woods properties in December, we are in receipt of copies of correspondence with Mr. Bill Deny, current president of the Lorian Woods Homeowners Association, Mr. John Thorsen, homeowner and developer of Sequoia Ridge, Mr. James Bosch, 16116 72nd West, Mr. Oliver Finnigan, III, owner of lot five of the plat of Lorian Woods, Mr. Bill Chang, Geotechniical engineer for Mr. Thorsen and Mr. Bosch, and Deborah Ladd and Dennis Sbettler of Landau Associates. I inspected the site of the slide with Mr. Chang on Sunday Dec. 23, 2001. We walked the site from 73rd Place West uphill to the origin of the slide in Mr. Thorsen's back yard. There are some inaccuracies in Ms. Ladd's report which we wish to correct. Mr. Chun Pak, the dosest neighbor to the site of the slide, called us on the morning of December 19d' to say that the slide had occurred the night before, that is, the night of Dec. 18th. We assume his information to be accurate. . There are two depositions of slide material on lot five of the Dian development. The first is an isolated deposit of topsoil, ferns and small plants, about 12-15 feet in diameter and 2-2.5 feet deep, centered about.20 fleet east of the east edge of the paved roadway of 731d Place West East of this deposit, separated by about 25-30 feet, is a second deposition composed of mud and sand, about 3 feet deep, 15-18 feet across, and centered just inside lot five from the east property line of the north half of lot five. At the time of our inspection, water was flowing across the center of lot five and channeled into a shallow roadside ditch along 731d Place West The next day I re -channeled this flow to Its previous watercourse north of the north boundary of lot S. The location of the nearest residence, that of Mr. and Mrs. Pak, is described as south and west of the base of the slide path. It is actually south but not west of the base of the slide path. We appreciate Ms. Ladd's enumeration of the defidencies in surface and soils management of the Sequoia Ridge development, since I had noted them myself with considerable distress on a previous visit Additionally, I noted on December 23rd that fill material composed of what appeared to be chipped tree matter had been pushed over the embankment to the west of the crest of the Sequoia Ridge development It appeared to be several feet deep. Our concern is the possible smothering of growth which would be otherwise stabilizing the slope. Part of this fill material had been covered with large -bore burlap material, but much of it was still exposed on my last visit 3) ojtbng of won w thin tfie designated Meadowdale Landslide Hazard Area. . cutting of vegetation was not ordered or done, except as described with the topping of trees. Grubbing was neither ordered nor done. A It is our understanding that the ordinances of the Qty of Edmonds do not include "tree bopping" as an integral aspect of "tree cutting" as long as the life of the bopped tree(s) Is not shortened. The topping by Johnson at most the Logging Ifact, it ourobservationthat tree bopping usually stimulaore-third of involved trees, and would not tn any way threaten the life es of the trees. n t�es renewed Navy growth.. , Therefore, for this reason and the reasons above, we believe that the citation for alleged violation of the tree vetting ordinance is not appropriate, and completion of the application forms and payment of the fees'invoived is done under formal protest which we wish inserted into the record. If you reach the conclusion that the citation for alleged violation is valid, we wish then to be notified of the appeal procedure. The "Location of Violation is described as Portion of Lorian Woods Plat eastrof Lot 5 to Plat boundary line." We did not authorize or order any work to be done on the trees east of lot S. We do not know who ordered the additional bopping of unmarked trees. We are endeavoring to establish from Johnson Logging who illegally ordered this work on'the trees east of lot 5 on Lorian Woods property. We note also in copies of recent correspondence that you mention that the limbs of the topped trees have obstructed the access of the city: maintenance and ' Ins pectic, n crews along the interceptor drain easement. The removal of any obstructing tree debris was be accomplished as soon as feasible. We must also note, additionally, that the original easement agreement signed by us as developers of the Lorian Woods PRD did not contain any language which required property owners bo'maintjain access to the easement areas to any given standard. An additional letter addressing this issue is included in this packet si rely yours, Robert A. and Joann M. Anderson t IAN 1 8 c�iv2 ROBERT A. ANDERSON, M.D., A.B.H.M., A.A.F.P. PERMIT COUNTIER 614 Daniels Dr. NE East Wenatchee WA 98802-4036 Tel/fax (509) 886-3708 E-mail nhf@msn.00m January 16, 2002 City of Edmonds Development Services Division Planning Division 121 P Ave. N. Edmonds WA 98020 Dear Sir: We are the owners of undeveloped lots 2 and 9 of the plat of Lorian Woods. In August of 2001, pursuant to the C.Cand R.s of Lorian Woods Homeowners Association, we requested permission from said Association to top certain alder and maple trees in the common area on the steep slope east and southeast of lot 2. The presence of these tall trees, with their potential to fall northward and westward, would be a possible hazard for anyone standing on or walking across lot 2. Additionally, trees on the steep eastern slopes of the Lorian development have fallen in recent years, pulling enormous root -balls from the soil and promoting renewed erosion. The Homeowners Association requested that the spedfic trees involved be tagged so that the resident homeowners could make a decision about approving or denying permission to proceed. In late October the homeowners agreed to the topping of nine tali marked deciduous trees, with the proviso that the work be done in such a way as to leave tree segments horizontal on the ground to minimize direct water runoff, leaving 40 to 50 feet of viable tree (about 2/3 of the total height) to provide for renewed growth and maintenance of root systems for continued stabilization of the hillside. We engaged the services of Bill Johnson, DBA Johnson Logging, and the work was begun on December 7a'. I made a special trip from Wenatchee to be sure that the work was done to specifications. It was made dear to Mr. Johnson that the tree topping was to take place on only the marked trees and he understood. The work was not completed that day due to inclement afternoon weather, but was to be finished time. next day. The location of the nine trees dearly flagged with orange surveyor's tape is indicated on the acoomparrying plat map. We were later informed by resident homeowners that additional tree topping east of lot five was carried out in the following week. We did not order any additional topping beyond the trees specifically marked and approved by the homeowners. The description of the violation we received cites: 1) illegal brae aiding wib'aoi t first obtaining a Land O'eanng and Tree Oiffingg f am& Land dearing was not done. The tree work was limited to topping of alders and maples to no less than 2/3 of the total height; no trees were removed or cut down. A letter of concern about debris from this action from Noel Miller of the City staff indeed refers to the work done as "tree topping." 2) Cuffing of vregietabiosn on steep s/goed p1gae►W Cutting of vegetation was not ordered or done, except as described with the topping of trees. Grubbing was neither ordered nor done. I also noted that the foundation for the site immediately north of Mr. Thorsen's home had recently been poured. It had been our understanding that footings and foundations could not be poured in Landslide Sensitive Areas between October 11 and April; 1st. It is also our understanding that the foundation for Mr. Bosc h's residence had also been poured after October 1't. Were variances granted for these actions taking place during the rainy season ? The correspondence we received also stated that the City of Edmonds drainage system had been damaged by the slide. The slide occurred above and east of lot five of Lorian Woods where there have been no interceptor drains placed by the city. We had erected a superficial channeling system to contain,and direct the flow from the involved watercourse, and that indeed was destroyed by the slide. This system had not been maintained by the city crews. Lastly, the Landau letter to Mr. Thorsen and Mr. Chang suggests that the erosion control fence needed repair and proper maintenance. We concur. A greater problem, however, as we see it; is the instability of the top of the embankment which is severely fissured and we believe at a prime risk for triggering a further subsidence. Steps may have been taken in the intervening two weeks to address this problem. The further sliding of much of the entire course of the previous slide is a hazard unless some form of cover and stabilization is carried out well down the slope. Sincerely yours, Pobert. Anderson Joann M. Anderson city of edmonds RECEIVED development information BAN t 82002. DCMAIT r.(11INTFR O ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Rgv1Ew O COMPRmiENSIVB PLAN AMENDMENT JK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Apt t N O HOME OCCUPATION O FORMAL SUBDIVISION O SHORT SUBDIVISION O Lar LINE ADJUSTMENT O PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DBVELOPMBNT O OFFICIAL STRBBT MAP AMENDMEN'i� O STREET VACATION O REZONE O SHORELINE PERMIT O VARIANCE / RIJASONABLE USE EXCWn( O OTHER: C-A,rm r4 PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LOCATION Loo PROJECT NAME (IF APPLICABLE) PROPERTYOWNER I:d�l'•Ir'{-IT4� nv� ADDRESS G 14 D 0" � e (S r, A "I E-MAIL ADDRESS TAX ACCOUNT # nsM,cc DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR PROPOSED USE To �o i ;,q ar f wta I^ke d ADDRESS`% . a 6e bra.. &MAIL ADDRESS CONTACT PERSON/AGENT ---b 00a ADDRESS E-MAIL ADDRESS The undersigned applicant, and hiellterrta he agrees to release, indemnify, defend and holi reasonable attorney's fees, arising from any inaccurate or incomplete information furnisha By my signature, I certify that the pr knowledge and that I am au t..,.:. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/. Property Owner's Authorization By my signature, I certify that I have audwriz application, and grant my permission for the 1 Property for the purposes on J� SIGNATURE OF OWNER This application form was revised on FILE # ZONE A.PIDATE D b%� RjBC'D BY (BB�O' O DATE tkCP O HE_(..). PAFF O PB O ADB O CC �S �(� l� Gow�u�o�n c rep 44idc-vKt fb L.1- 2. ft-"V s, N Cc, Z PHONE # _ Sb 9 816 -.7 708 r p CM60Q —4fl- U — FAX # 5-0 7 370g T WP. RNG. geS lrcA1•14 on afpehJ,- J-. P(Qf- FAX # PHONE # FAX # s, and assigns, in consideration on the p==aing of dw on the City of Edmonds harmless 60m any and all dam& incl a ng Iction or infraction based in whole SCE. including by the applicant, hiaAw/its agents or em°n else, misleading, ployees. and exhibits herewith udxWtW are true and correct to the best of my 1ggppL UO on the behalf of the owner as listed below. DATE the above Applicant/Agent to apply for the subject land use Elie officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the subject ng attendant to this application. DATE )—/6-02 To verify wbetber it is 50 Marmot. call (425) 771-0220. L--%LI8RARIMLANNIN0%Fmw A H&Odoa0lPablk AMHa aAoc _ _ ... N. WADOWDALE RD. y••. • H I A ! ; 1! 3 ••00w o» .v.• Di ' `J _ •w 4 ^s ._ 0174 ft w . ? 00 „q TRACT ."8" 2a.Ml •• n. PRIVATDo E DRIVE / • Y •!� , ;;; � a •,orsas w s 1 Qv ,fir,; ,. r • r TRACT "A" �!r COMMON AREA ,�j t•"� '3 41•wwn C a oi• u i 4/ • ss .r •rwor • % r �w•/t + ' 10 a108•% R G ' • + 6 4"s IF a(i i % • L 7 $ne w 5.00 .a R 02 tow . RECEIVED JAN 18 2002 PERMIT COUNTER S f 7 JS 43F 4171 V2\1 PLANT SCHEDULE SYMBOL installed BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE SPACE per'08 COMMENTS DECIDUOUS TREES Plan Symbols r est. plant sch. Acer rubrum Red Sunset Maple 1"cal. Per 1 fall color most highly rated & (Acer x freemani) (Jeffersred Maple) plan reliable red maples 43-w 50ht two native to moist woods Acer circinatum Vine Maple 5 gal Per 15 one of the most airy and multicane Plan delicate western natives Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud 1"cal. Per 1 rose to pink flowerPlan yellow fall color Crataegus Washington phaenopyrum Hawthorn or 1" cal. Per 1 white flowers, or dou lasii Black Hawthorn Plan red fruit double pinkish white in autumn, Prunus subhirtella Autumn Flowering Per 1 early spring & warm spells in Jan 'Autumnalis' Higan Cherry 1 " cal. Plan & Feb 25-35 w & ht. forms thickets, in the vril s Rhus glabra Smooth Sumac 1 to 5 gal. Per 5 spreads by underground Plan roots, needs little to nc ater female plant to nin- EVERGREEN TREES Thuja plicata Western Red Cedar 4-6' Per 1 pyramidal form 'Hogan' Hogan height Plan Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' Dwarf Cedar 4-6' Per Plan 3 to +30' height height /TRACT�A / PER §N0140 I I _ASS SSQR t / %o MISH/CO! 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J / , ... / . / J 1 I ' / I I / I / I m r ....J / f / / , / J / (� e l / / I 2811 tfbo 16"M' SLOPE SURFACE CHANNELS TO TRACT / / LOWPOINT AND INSTALL ( m PER SN/OHOMISH It0' / S l a / COLLECTOR PAN A�SESS96I�AP/OWNER/ / 12" F ? ; } i it ! t I ? J ? , / 1 MAY/ REQU ST I IN FbTI JRE/`TOIBE' /P AT tIFtOT, 2DER BLAt�?,, l I I t i t l I I Im t {? ?� I tt ®i r i t t i I I � I• 1 1? i I! ? i t I i I I i t I � I' I I , � I i _� __ __ IM_ _� __ I _ I I__ I __ , I__1 t Sources: I Western Engineers, Inc. Existing Condition & �! / / I I I I I I i t i Tree Plan 4116/07, Drainage Plan 4/18108 Chenowith Land Surveying / �} Ei Snohomish County Assessor Map Jan 2004 2 I Anderson Topography Map GFour Inc. 1989 (2' i .) / 1 with Boundary Survey based on Survey Recorde r �� ? I in Volume 22 of Surveys, Page 23, Records of St}. Leo. , 2 I I f / 1 ( i '� Tree Inventory Map by David Reich City Forester Note: This plan is based on the listed sources. / / i I I I I I I? I t ? I i I I I I } 1 111 i } t } I} 10 t EDMONDS, WA parcel00790400000200 Lorian Woods Subdivision Thorpo"'t- & Associates, Seattle • Anchorage • Denver Planning 0 Landscape Architecture Environmental 0 Economics 710 Hoge Building 705 Second Avenue Seattle Washington 98104 Telephone: 206.624.6239 Fax: 206.625.0930 E-Mail: planning@rwta.com SEAL ----------- ------------ ISSUED No. Descrtptton 1 Planting Plan 2 Planting Plan 3 Planting Plan REVISIONS No. Description 1 Planting Plan 2 Planting Plan 1 As- Built Drn Ck'd Apv'd Date JL J_RT RT106/05/07 JL RT RT,04/18/08 Drn Ck d Apv'd Date JL RT RT 04/07/08 J L RT RT 08/01 /08 _.._..— ... -....... ..... __------------ JL 09/30/09 n Inn inn RWTA JOB NO. ---- -__05._1.0.11.6 __ . SHEET TITLE Rough As- Built Planting Plan Permit Application File No. CU-06-104 & CU-2003-36 L lo 1 .5 -�3'4PL-w 2v-oS5 i on ;lJit.C'iP•i` � --,.,;.; 0l�„1=1.,.