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Version 1.0.4043.25450 ittps://www.snoco.org/proptax/(amdrvz452gaOxuvl zzpjxbr3)/search.aspx 31 I,c.18)0 CITY OF EDMONDS STREET FILE /6 /03 773 AL w GARY HAAKENSON MAYOR 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220 • FAX (425) 771-0221 Website: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Planning • Building • Engineering December 4, 2007 Mr. Oliver D. Finnigan, III 604 Front Street Celebration, Florida 34747 Dear Mr. Finnigan: In response to a recent localized slide, City officials conducted a site inspection today and observed slide damage to have occurred all on private property within Tract A and your Lot 5 of the Plat of Lorian Woods. It is unclear whether the slide initiated from your property or farther uphill in Tract A but debris are evident on your property on Lot 5. Since you may be unaware of these conditions, the City recommends that you have your professional Geotechnical Engineer make a site inspection for an independent assessment of your property to provide recommendations about any possible site restoration that may be advisable for you to undertake to protect your property. If your geotechnical engineer requires restoration, slope mitigation or improvements, an approved permit from the City is required in advance since all work must comply with City Ordinance #3632 which regulates the Earth Subsidence Landslide Hazard Area in north Edmonds (note this is a newly adopted ordinance effective 4/2/07). 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, alAft *'�-5 Jeannine L. raf Building Official, C.B.O. • Incorporated August 11, 1890 • Sister Citv - Hekinan- danan ✓ 73�d �L Dave and Thelma Finnigan 402 Elderberry Court Celebration, FL 34747 407-566-0381 . davefinnigan@yahoo.com 5/09/2006 Duane Bowman, Director, Developmental Services Department City of Edmonds, City Hall, Edmonds, WA 98020 RE: Lot # 5 at Lorian Woods Dear Mr. Bowman: STREET FILE RECEIVED MAY 2 4 2006 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. We lived in Edmonds for 23 years and would never have left except that we needed to care for ancient parents who moved to Florida. Then one of our children got so ill that he is tied to the medical system here and we cannot come back to live in Edmonds. He will be in Florida for the rest of his life, and we must stay with him. We heard from Brian Isaacson, Bill Derry and Steve Chung that they had met with you and we are sure they brought up most of these ideas, but we wanted to add our two cents to the meeting, and make a specific request with reference to our lot. This is what we would have said had we been able to attend. This letter is only from us and not from our Lorian Woods neighbors. 2. We are property owners of Lot #5 at Lorian Woods and the immediate down slope neighbors of the Sequoia Ridge subdivision. We are requesting a review of the present situation created by the occurrence of numerous slides originating from Sequoia Ridge subdivision properties and extending into the common area of the Lorian Woods Planned Residential development. We believe the review needs to lead to the adoption of a plan to stabilize the west -facing slope below Sequoia Ridge. The scope of what we believe needs to be done is outlined below. There is urgency to accomplish as much of a proposed plan as possible in the Spring -Summer season of 2006. The steps necessary are far beyond the scope of a single homeowner or lot owner and are beyond the scope of the Lorian Woods Homeowners Association as well. We believe there is an urgent need for the City of Edmonds to take the lead to call the Lorian Woods Homeowners, and the homeowners of the Sequoia Ridge development together to develop long-term solutions to the problems mentioned in succeeding paragraphs. 3. Adamant opposition to the proposal for a four -lot subdivision on the prominent hog -back ridge east of Lorian Woods property was expressed in our correspondence and testimony in 1999, a copy of which is attached. We pointed out that reshaping of the cliff top and removal of some 15-20 ancient conifers anchoring the cliff would greatly increase the slide hazard and impinge on the Lorian Woods property. The City approved the Sequoia Ridge development largely as submitted, notwithstanding the many cautionary warnings and request for indemnification in our correspondence, and opposition from your own technical staff. Subsequent events have confirmed the occurrence of the dire events emphasized in our testimony. We believe the time for corrective action has arrived. 4. It is not our purpose or intent at this point to go back in time and rehash the past, and this letter is in no way a "stalking horse" for legal action. We firmly believe that with goodwill and perserverence we can work through these issues together. It is our wish, that Sequoia Ridge homeowners and the City of Edmonds join with Lot Woods Homeowners to take res onsi� for the problems which have J p tY ensued, and take action now to secure the value and safety of our property. In the late 1980s and early 1990s the City formed an L.I.D. to construct sanitary sewers, storm sewers and an interceptor drain system to reduce landslide hazards and provide a basis under which many additional properties could be developed with reasonable security. The L.I.D. made it possible for the plan to develop the Lorian Woods Planned Residential Development to be approved. The interceptor drain system was planned, engineered, built and maintained by the City. Following the Sequoia Ridge development, numerous slides have caused the City to abandon plans to reconstruct the interceptor system on Lorian Woods property, and have made the sale of unbuilt lots of the Lorian development markedly problematic. At least one home (Bosch) in the Sequoia development is markedly impacted with two slides which have moved the edge of the cliff to within a few feet of the Bosch home. We believe the City and all affected City departments have a vested interest in participating in formulating and participating in a plan to stabilize the hillside, mitigate risk and permit safe development on unbuilt properties. A comprehensive plan can be a win for all property owners and the City as well. Our Sequoia neighbors would also win with greater assurance of preservation of their homes, the value of those homes, and assurance of personal safety. 5. We assume that the banks holding the mortgage on the property of Jim Bosch are as eager as we are to see this planning take place; that would make the banks into winners as well. Mr. Bosch owes a great deal of money on his home, and professes to not have the resources to pay for the repair of the cliff face or for the bolstering of the cliff against further slides. He has listed the house for sale since June 2003, but unfortunately the property cannot sell in its present condition at fair market value. As you can imagine, the banks in question do not want to take back in receivership a property that is so severely threatened. We assume that the banks will join us in urging the formulation of an action by all parties. 6. We assume also that the other property owners above us understand that having frequent and ongoing slide events below their homes is not just an unsightly nuisance, but that it is indeed a hazard of the first order. At the very least, these slides can lead to such severe degradation of the properties as to make obtaining insurance difficult or impossible. Certainly, as in the Bosch case, such slides can make their properties unmarketable. Beyond the insurance and property value issues we assume that property owners above us do not want their homes to be "red flagged" as hazardous, nor do they wish to see large portions of their yards or the structures themselves slide down the hill. There is a possibility that such slides will cause irreparable damage to structures or injury to occupants of structures either above or below the hill, or to workers or visitors on the lots below or in the common area of the Lorian development. Without adequate mitigation, and with the historical perspective of previous letters and testimony, responsibility for mitigation of risk devolves on all stakeholders including the City. 7. We believe a complete plan will include d—❑ removal of the most hazardous trees which are at risk for failing, triggering slides and threatening workmen or visitors on the property; a—❑ removal of an appropriate part of the debris from previous slides; a—❑ controlling and channeling of water from numerous identified seeps to be collected in the existing north and south storm drain systems; a ❑ replanting arborist-recommended deeply -rooting replacement plants and trees with high water dispersion properties to replace removed trees and to supply cover in slide -exposed surfaces; d—❑ stabilization of the scarp below the Bosch home and similar revetment below the Thorsen and Johnson properties; and a—❑ continued maintenance of water channelization and collection systems. Finalization of a plan, and assignment of responsibility for these separate activities seems to us to be the job, which needs to be done now. 8. As our contribution toward potential solutions we have already joined with other homeowners at Lorian Woods to retain a qualified arborist who has completed an inventory of all trees of significant size on unbuilt Lorian lots and in the Lorian common area. All significant water seeps on the hillside have also been located. Our arborist is ready to certify a list of the trees whose removal he believes is urgent. The Lorian Woods Homeowners Association is prepared to request a permit from the city to cut those trees that make it hazardous for work and maintenance crews to access the drainage system that is already in place and which is not now being maintained. 9. Our question is pretty simple. We are attempting to market our lot and assume that any new owners will be eager to assist you to stabilize the hill. Can you help us to assure potential buyers that our lot is actuallybuildable? *we et a reassurin letter from the Cit that we can ive to our realtor g g Y g which she can hand to potential buyers to let them know that these issues are being worked on by the parties enumerated above, and that Lot #5 of Lorian Woods can be built upon in the future, once these problems are addressed? Sincerely, , Dave and Thelma Finnigan Owners, Lot # 5, cell (770) 329-1152 Inc.18913 � STRET FILE /bi �3 PG G✓ CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220 • FAX (425) 771-0221 Website: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Planning • Building • Engineering February 24, 2005 Mr. Oliver D. Finnigan, III 604 Front Street Celebration, Florida 34747 Dear Mr. Finnigan: GARY HAAKENSON MAYOR In response to a recent localized slide, City officials conducted a site inspection on February 14, .2005 and observed slide damage to have occurred all on private property west of Sequoia Ridge Lot 3. Slide debris may have pushed onto or near your Lot 5 in 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) that describes the observed slide. The purpose of this letter and the attached copy of the Landau Associates report is to notify you and other private. property Owners in the area, of the current situation as we know it, so that you may take whatever action you deem appropriate. Since you may be unaware of these conditions, the City recommends that you have your professional Geotechnical Engineer make a site inspection for an independent assessment of your property to provide recommendations about any possible site restoration that may be advisable for you to undertake to protect your property. If your geotechnical engineer. requires restoration, slope mitigation or improvements, an approved permit from the City is required in advance since all work must comply with City Ordinance #2661 which regulates the Earth Subsidence Landslide Hazard Area in north Edmonds. 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 Dave Gebert, City Engineer • Incorporated August 11, 1890 • f`n_._.. 1!-_ TT_1... . . T-.-'- 73 STREET1:1,1L'.. • LANDAU ASSOCIATES February 22, 2005 City of Edmonds Development Services Department BUILDING 121 5"' Avenue North Edmonds, Washington 98020 FEB 2 3 200� Attn: Jeannine L. Graf Building Official RE: BOSCH PROPERTY LANDSLIDE 16116 72ND AVENUE WEST EDMONDSI 71WASHINGTON Dear Ms. Graf: This letter provides a summary of our observations, assessment, 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 related .to our assessment of site conditions and the potential for an imminent hazard to City -owned facilities, the. general public, or the private property residents related to the landslide. Our services. wererequested by.Don Fiene, Assistant City Engineer, on February 14, 2005 and confirmed by Task Order No. 05-01 under Landau Associates' On -Call and Emergency / Disaster Response Geotechnical Engineering Agreement with the City of Edmonds. BACKGROUND Don Fiene, Assistant City Engineer, Ann Bullis, Assistant Building Official, and Dennis Stettler of Landau Associates observed the above -described landslide on the afternoon of February 1.4, 2005. The landslide was observed from 73rd Place West below the slide and from the top in the yard of the Bosch residence at 16116 72nd Avenue West. Mr. Bosch spoke to us during our site visit and provided background information. Our observations were limited to brief visual observations and no measurements were taken and no attempts were.made.to closely examine the slope or slide debris, other than what. could.be..re.adily seen: by standing at the top of the slope. We understand that the landslide occurred on Saturday, February 12, 2005. Periods of heavy rain occurred, sporadically on. that day, but otherwise the period preceding the landslide was a period of :relatively drier than normal winter precipitation. ENVIRONMENTAL I GEOTECHNICAL I NATURAL RESOURCES 130 2nd Avenue South • Edmonds, WA 98020 • (425) 778-0907 • 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 landslide corresponded to the location of ground cracking observed by Landau Associates and City personnel on September 16, 2003 and documented in a Landau Associates letter to the City dated September 25, 2003. The previously observed ground cracking was noted when Landau.Associates and City personnel observed a landslide on the same slope that 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. The landslide formed a steep slope with a headscarp located about 5 to 6. ft from a porch of the Bosch residence. The headscarp was estimated to be approximately 8 to 10 ft from the northwest corner of the house. Soil observed in the upper 3 to 5 ft of the headscarp area appeared to be similar to fill. Mr. Bosch indicated that his recollection of this area prior to the house construction as compared to the present topography suggests that some fill may have been placed in this area. According to a letter dated October 31, 2003, Cornerstone Geotechnical, Inc. (a geotechnical consultant retained by Mr. Bosch in 2003) also interpreted the near -surface soil in this area to be fill. Below this fill layer, a soil that appeared to be very dense, gray, fine sand that formed a smooth surface was exposed in some areas of the landslide scarp. This exposed, gray soil appears to be sand of glacial origin that is typically found along the bluff in this area. The sand is typically underlain by fine-grained silt and clay along the slope and groundwater seepage typically emerges on the slope near the contact of the sand and the low -permeability silt and clay below it. The upper portion of the 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 slight "bench," seepage and wet zones were observed 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. We suspect that the seepage zone corresponds to the location of the silt and clay layer that is present along the. Meadowdale Bluff. Slide debris 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. 02/22/05 S:\WPROC\074\129\Bosch Landslide itr.doc 2 tANDAu ASSOCIATES ASSESSMENT The location of the recent landslide appears to be consistent with the location of ground cracking we observed in 2003. The ground cracking was an early indication of slope movement and failure at this location. The heavy tarp protecting this area from rainfall infiltration was probably effective for a period of time, but ultimately the steep slope with ground cracks was going to fail. The landslide that occurred at this location is relatively consistent with other landslides that have occurred along this slope at various locations. The top of this steep slope or bluff forms the headscarp of the much larger Meadowdale landslide complex. The 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 progress back. If fill had been placed at the top of the slope as a part of the house construction, that condition could reduce the stability of the slope. However, even without fill at the top of the slope, the steep slope in this area is subject to landsliding. The observed landslide was likely caused by 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. The purpose of the City drainage system is to capture some of the localized surface water and water emerging from springs that would otherwise infiltrate into the ground below the drainage system. Implementation of the drainage system and other drainage improvements in the Meadowdale area is thought to contribute to the overall stability improvements of the Meadowdale landslide complex located downslope from the location of the interceptor drainage system. The interceptor drain system is at and below about elevation 180 ft on the slope east of 73`d Place West. In comparison, the top of the bluff on the Bosch property at the location of the subject landslide is near elevation 255 ft, about 75 ft above the highest point of the interceptor drain 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 City's interceptor drainage system.. The landslide has encroached into the yard adjacent to the northwest corner of the residence and left very little room between the top of slope and the house. Left alone, we would expect that this oversteepened landslide scarp would continue to fail and progress back so that it would eventually encroach into the northwest corner of the residence. Landsliding along this slope (and Puget Sound bluff slopes in general) typically produce landslide scarps that extend back from several feet up to 10 ft or so back from the top crest of the slope during each landslide event. The time period for the slope to 02/22/05 S:\WPROC\074\129\BoschLandsJide—itr.doc 3 LANDAU ASSOCIATES encroach back to the house is very difficult to estimate, but could conceivably occur over a number of months to many years. RECOMMENDATIONS We recommend that the owners of the house retain a geotechnical consultant to evaluate the slope condition in detail, assess the present and future risk, and develop specific recommendations to protect the house and limit the potential for additional landslides to damage the house. 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 cursory 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 geotechnical consultant retained by the property owner to address the longer -term risk posed by the landslide hazard. 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. From the readily available vantage points below and above the landslide, it was not possible to determine if the landslide debris extended far enough downslope to impact the City's interceptor drainage system number 1-A. Surface water carrying silt and fine sand was observed emerging onto the pavement surface at 73rd Place West and may require maintenance activities to better collect this surface water at the roadway location and to maintain clean and functioning storm water catch basins. It does not appear that the landslide threatens any other City -owned facilities. The oversteepened landslide scarp could continue to progress back until it eventually encroaches on the house foundation. The time period for this to occur is difficult to predict. We have not examined the building plans, but we understand that the house itself is supported on deep piles. The porch, however, may only be supported on spread footings. The pile foundations provide some protection to the structure and, therefore, provide improved life safety as compared to a structure supported solely on shallow foundations. However, additional slope movement or landsliding in the future could progress back to the house foundation and damage the pile foundation, ultimately damaging or endangering the house. We expect that landsliding of the scale typically observed on the bluffs in this area (typically extending back from the top of the slope a distance on the order of several to 10 ft for each landslide event) could damage the pile foundation. However, a landslide of this magnitude would be unlikely to pose an immediate life safety issue for occupants of the residence. 02/22/05 S:\WPROC\0741129\BoschLandslide Itr.doc 4 LANDAU ASSOCIATES 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 advise included in this report. We appreciate this opportunity to be of senice to the City of Edmonds. pleiise call- if you have any questions regarding this letter or if we may be of further assistance. LANDAU ASSOCIATES, INC. ev� X's i �D'p �-k C 1z Dennis R. Ste , Principal ;-.- Ud Steven R. Wright, P.E. Associate DRS/SZW/ccy No. 074129.010.011 0222/05 S:\WPROC\074\129\BoschLandslide itr.doc 5 LANDAu ASSOCIATES La�p� GUr�sLoTS � KWEN MA E �o P.L.L.C. A - ATTORNEYS AT LAW 0*4 November 17, 2003 Oliver D. Finnigan, III 604 Front Street Celebration FL 34747 Re: Your Telephone Message of November 3, 2003 Dear Mr. Finnigan: W. Scott Snyder. CS STREE FILL`n�- I am the City Attorney for Edmonds, Washington. Your telephone message to the Building Department was transcribed and forwarded to me for response. Please note that the City has not initiated any form of eminent domain or condemnation proceedings with respect to your property. The notice which you received was sent by the Building Department in order to advise of a condition that exists with respect to the lot which you own in Edmonds. It did not suggest that the lot which you own is worthless or unbuildable. The condition is a matter which you should review with a geotechnical expert. The City has found that with proper geotechnical planning, lots in the Meadowdale landslide and earth subsidence hazard area can be the site of residential construction. —That construction needs to.be thoughtfully undertaken with the advice of a geotechnical expert due to the underlying characteristics of the landslide mass. You or your geotechnical expert should consult the City's records in that regard as well as conduct an independent evaluation of the property. Secondly, Snohomish County, not the City of Edmonds, administers the State's property tax assessment program. The assessment which you have been given can be the subject of an appeal and you should retain counsel to help you with it. The issues which you raise are ones which could be considered in the assessment of the value of the unimproved lot which you own. The information with which you have been provided by the City was intended to advise you of a condition that impacts your property. It does not trigger any restriction regarding construction Established 1902 A Member of the International lawyers Network with independent member law firms worldwide 1601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2100 • Seattle, WA 98101-1686 • 206.447.7000 • Fax: 206.447.0215 • Web: www.omwlaw.com I WSS557190.DOC;1 /00006.900000/ ) Oliver D. Finnigan, III November 17, 2003 Page 2 on your property beyond those which already exist under the State Building Code and City ordinance. Very truly yours, OGDEN MURPHY WALLACE, P.L.L.C. 0 r" - W. Scott Ifyder WSS/gjz cc; Jeannine Graf, Building Official { WSS557190.DOC; 1/00006.900000/ 1 • ST BEET FILE • / /d3 73 °G l� JOHNSON IOGGWG I;t EXCAVATING 17171 Bothell Way N.E. PMB 159 Seattle, WA 98155 RECEIVED City Of Edmonds JAN 18 2002 Development Services Depatment PERMIT COUNTER 1215'h Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98M The following is a response to the Order To Corect Violation issued to my company for work done at Lorian Woods Plat east of Lot 5. My company performed no illegal tree cutting without a permit as required by the City of Edmonds. Our job was to simplU prune the trees on the above mentioned site, and no trees were removed not was their any land cleared. A call was made to the City of Edmonds to ask if a permit was needed for pruning of trees and the response was that no permit was needed as long as they were not being cut down. Should you have any need to Wk to me further please do not hesitate to call me at (206) 579-8733 Bill Johnson Owner CITY OF EDMONDS GARYHAAKENSON 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020 • (425) 771-0220 • FAX (425) 771.0221 MAYOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT d 0 Planning • Building • Engineering ST8EET FILE December 19, 2001 / 103 7.3 loa/ ,A/ Oliver D. Finnigan III 604 Front Street Celebration, Florida 34747 RE: Lot 5 of Lorian Woods Dear Mr. Finnigan: The purpose of this letter is to inform you as the property owner of Lot 5 in Lorian Woods, a plat within the City of Edmonds, that a slide has occurred on the embankment located directly to the east of your property. Although the east lot line of your property cannot be determined the City believes that debris and landslide material have reached portions of your property. Enclosed please find the City's geotechnical engineering report on the landslide. The City is requiring corrective action for the plat of Sequoia Ridge located to the east of your lot as well as individual corrective action on a single family project under development within Sequoia Ridge. If you desire any other public information or submittals that the City may receive in the future concerning this matter please advise us in writing. On a related matter, as you may know, City Public Works crews inspect the City storm drainage system on the slope between the Plats of Lorian Woods and Sequoia Ridge every Friday. On Friday December 14t', crews reported that maple trees have been topped midway up the slope. In addition the tree debris from the toppings was not removed and is blocking the hillside maintenance paths and City crews are now unable to access and maintain the drainage system. The City desires your knowledge and assistance with regard to this tree topping since the topped trees in question clearly benefit the views of the Plat of Sequoia Ridge. Please inform the City at your earliest convenience if you have any information regarding this tree topping. Sincerely, Jeannine L. Graf Building Official Incorporated August 11, 1890 Sister Citv - Hekinan_ Janan t IN �3?5 11c 6409 LABDAU 'AJJUCIAItS I N L II/I9IUI i I : I i r,UUi/0U3 ti City of Edmonds Development Services Department — Engineering Division 121 Sth Avenue N. Edmonds, WA 98020 Atta: Ms. Jeannine Graf RE: GEOTEcmmcAL ENGINEERING SERVICES LANDSLIDE ON 73AD PLACE WEST LORIAN WOODS / S EQUOtA RIDGE PILA-rs EDMONDS, WASHINGTON Dear Ms. Graf: December 19, 2001 ��C''Oeo tn Za IS �40 FoA'4�r 01 �ao,��FNr Phis letter summarizes our observations and recommendations related to the landslide. that occurred on a steep slope, east of 73`d Place West, south of North Meadowdale Road, near the Lorian Woods and Sequoia Ridge Plats. At the request of the City of Edmonds, Deborah Ladd of Landau Associates visited the site on December 17, 2001 with City of Edmonds personnel (including Dave Gebert, Jeannine Gras~ Don Fiene, and Noel Miller). The purpose of our visit was to assess site conditions and identify any imminent hazard to the residents or general public. BACKGROUND AND OBSERVATIONS We understand that the landslide occurred sometime on Sunday, December 16, 2001. The landslide was reported by the resident at 16109 73rd Place West. At the time of our visit, we could observe parts of the slide from the 73rd Place West roadway (below the base of the slide) and from the top of the slope (from a location behind 16118 72nd Avenue West). The landslide occurred during a period of very intense rainfall on December 16, 2001 and rainfall for the water year beginning in Octolxx 2001 has been considerably above normal. The landslide has mudflow characteristics, with a width estimated to be about 20 ft at the top of the slope.. The slide extends from the top of the slope (west of 72"d Ave. West) to near the bottom of the slope, east of 73'j Place West The landslide appears to largely involve the surficial layer of soil on the steep bluff face along with small trees and other surficial vegetation.. The mudflow and vegetative material is currently resting.on the flatter parts of the slope about 100 ft east of the 73'd Place West roadway. The landslide did not extend to the public roadway and did not impact any residences. Silty ° 9�25 7 2 6 10 1 LA10AU ASSUCIAICS I I C i L i i i u i ii:ii r.uu31uuj water, interpreted to be from seepage and springs in the landslide area, was flowing into several small drainages at the time of our visit. , I During our visit we also observed conditions near the top of the slide, near a residential construction site (the Bosch site, located immediately north of 16118 72"d Avenue West). During our visit we noted that soil excavated from the residence foundations had been placed in stockpiles at the edge of the bluff near the slide area. The stockpiles were estimated to be about 6 to 10 ft high and had been sparsely covered with straw. We observed that the erosion control fencing along the west side of the construction site had been torn in the area of the slide and was partially failing in other areas. We also observed some very loose soil immediately north of the slide area that could potentially fail in the near future. PUBLIC RISK It is our opinion that the existing landslide does not pose any imminent risk to the nearby residences or to the general public. The residence closest to the base of the slide (16109 73`d Place West) is located about 100 ft south and over 50 ft west of the base of the slide path. The residence closest to the top of the slide (16118 72' Avenue West) is located over 50 ft from the top edge of the slide. The slide path does not extend to the public roadway at 73`d Place West. RECOMM)ENpATIONS The construction practices at the Bosch site are not in accordance with practices for landslide prone areas. We recommend that the soil stockpiles located near the edge of the bluff be moved or removed immediately. The soil stockpiles should not be placed any closer than 30 ft from the slope edge on any part of the site. Furthermore, we recommend that soil stockpiles be covered with plastic sheeting, and all site drainage be directed away from slopes on the site. We also recommend that the site erosion control measures be reinspected and repaired where needed. In particular, the silt fencing that was destroyed by the slide should be replaced and excessive accumulations of silt and soil behind silt fences should be removed. During the time of our visit, the existing bluff edge showed evidence of potential future movement in the area immediately to the north of the existing slide as evidenced by soil cracks and very loose and soft soil. This loose / soft soil north of the existing landslide is at high risk for future failure. We recommend that extreme caution be used in this area when working at the top of the bluff or on the slope below the bluff. The risk of failure is expected to be highest during and following periods of high intensity precipitation. Accordingly, we recommend that the City advise the owners of nearby residences at 16118 72od Avenue West and the Bosch residence to consult their own geotechnical engineers for 12/19101 s,%wvRoc1074X09nWon woods final 1ctlAm LANDAU ASSOCIAT0; 2 ► 'V413 Ito 0 4 U 3 L A 3 U A 0 A 3 ) U L I A I t ) I.0L. Ilil9/UI II:ii C.UU91UU3 advice about the long-term stability of the slope on their property and the risk and repercussions of slope movement. This letter was prepared for the exclusive use of the City of Edmonds. Within the limitations of scope, schedule, and budget, our services have been conducted in accordance with generally accepted engineering practice. No other warranty, express or implied, is made as to the professional 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 or if we may be of further service. LANDAU ASSOCIATES, INC. By: Deborah Ladd, P.E. Senior Engineer and L -` Dennis R. Stenler, P.E. Principal DRSIDL No. 740XX.10 12n"I siWPROCW4%MNave woo& &W lal Am cc: David Gebert, P.E., City of Edmonds IZMMI SAWPM=711 MO6anW=nnelIeVA= LANDAU ASSOCIATES 3 Gruwell, Meg From: Gruwell, Meg Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 2:59 PM To: Planning Work Group Subject: Tree Cutting in Lorian Woods I just approved under the emergency provisions of ECDC 18.45.030.G for Mr. Chung Pak (or Chun Park) to cut four alder trees on Lot 5 of Lorian Woods subdivision. This is a vacant lot with the address of 16103 73rd Place W. He tells me he has the permission of the owners and the Lorian Woods Homeowners' Association, and he submitted,a statement from an ISA certified arborist and from a professional engineer. I will put these in the street file forr1!6103 , 73rdRlace, W' in case any questions come up. Thank you. ! �. 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C 9 snow asl0r.. / / I r f « 5,005 K eL ckla 8 R Mw i r dd �_ 1141! •_. � � 1 APPROVED BY PLANNING -1 PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT FORM Prop sal submitted IV 2 Z AddreAitss / �FsF �� Y 6 Z g R V one Wk INC. e-mail Cell: Job Site Phone _ex��yw d y 1-z�ed u�f �; GGs. de N� The -rZe s ry kf-t-� 772e 7-Aees 4AA .0 �y 7V 7�C ccrsl 0,1 d you ru s� . 74 e 7.0.- s s ills A ,� 7 s tom` 11 X$4 ®a- P05VdLy r7,.e- tpy0eLd4y Pruning specifications %- /B' ISA crown cleaning and thinning Other —T7L .51Ttc e pl AwIF Tree removal and Wood cut/left � Tne'es ,&ne /Ze rt'L9v+e ;-ll „ Haul away wood / �1 Stump removal* i✓0 ti C� ?b %fit --Av- # of inches U p� Type of machine /i'� 6? Debris disposal: -/ 1GC7 Haul away chips fhP�S , i / G�� M&-VL 9 el Leave chips on site 'been tl�,e d �V vY d"S1- We propose to furnish all necessary labor, insurance, and m als to perform he work as ou d. SEATTLE TREE PRESERVATION, INC. will not be responsible for age to underground lines we a not been made aware of. This price quotation will remairAeffect for a iod of 0 calendar days unless otherwise stated. op By mktU6. Date ACCEPTANCE: I hereb ac pt your proposal and authorizeth work to be done and PAYMENT TO BE MADE O COMPLETION OF THE WORK EITHER BY CHECK ❑ OR BY CREDIT CARD ❑ By Date Members; International Society of Arboriculture and National Arborist Association "" = 13350 Lake City Way N.E. • Seattle, WA 98125 • (206) 367-4048 • Fax (206) 367-0502 r email: john@seattletree.com • www.seattletree.com 7W- 161a3 April 22, 2003 City of Edmonds Planning Division Development Services Department 121 5th Avenue North, M Edmonds, WA 98020 Subject: Request for Permission to cut trees Lot No. 6, Lorian Woods PRD Dear Sir/Madam: I am writing this letter on behalf'of Mr. & Mrs. Chun & Ui-Chon Park to request your permission to cut four Alder trees posing danger to damage their house located at Lot No. 6 of Lorian Woods PRD. The trees are located on the adjacent Lot No.�-. The map of the Lorian Woods PRD is attached herewith. The Lot NoS is vacant and is currently on the market for sale. When someone builds house on the lot, the trees will have to be cut off eventually; however, because of the imminent threat posed by those trees, Mr. & Mrs. Park want to cut the trees at their expenses as soon as possible. The subject has been discussed at the April Lorian Woods Home Owners Association meeting and all those attended approved the tree cutting. Mr. & Mrs. Park have consulted with an arborist concerning the nature of the trees and potential threat to fall by wind storms toward their house. The life of Alder trees is known to be about 60 years and the arborist estimated the trees to be about 50 years old. The trees are leaning toward Mr. & Mrs. Park's house on Lot No. 6 and there exist potential to be uprooted by severe windstorm. I have looked at the situation with respect to soil erosion and possibility of causing slide as a result of cutting those trees. It is my professional opinion that the cutting of those trees would not necessarily aggravate the slide potential. Should there be any question, please feel free to contact me by phone at 425- 712-9703. Sincerely your, Steve ChunFngineer E. Profession Registration No. 16369