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23027 99TH AVE W.PDF9757 23027 99TH AVE W ILF STREET F..- CITY OF EDMONDS 1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 - Fax: 425.771.0221 - Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION -1.. 10 1. March 13, 2014 Mr. Larry Williamson 23027 — 99"' Ave. W Edmonds, WA 98020 Subject: Hazard Tree Removal at 23027 _ 99tb Ave. W Dear Mr. Williamson, Thank you for submitting a contract form prepared by John Hushagen with Seattle Tree Preservation Inc. (Certification ID #PN-0108A), site plan, and photographs on Februar g 14, 2014 regarding two hazardous red alder trees that you would like to cut on your property addressed 23027 99 Ave. W. For your reference, I am enclosing the contract form, site plan, and photographs that you submitted to me at the count er on February 14,.2014. The contract form prepared by John Hushagen states that the two subject red alder trees are dead and need to be removed. The photographs that you submitted further document the condition of these two trees. Due to the proximity of these trees to your home, these trees could pose a hazard. The two trees assessed by John Hushagen are located near the top of a steep slope and are, therefore, within critical areas and/or critical area buffers, including Erosion and Landslide Hazard Areas. As such, the cutting of these trees is subject to the applicable critical areas regulations of Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapters 23.40 through ' 23.90. Generally the removal of trees, or any vegetation, within a critical area or critical area buffer is not an allowed activity, unless it involves the removal of invasive species or hazard trees. Removal of haza dous trees in critical areas is regulated in the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) at Section 23.40.220.C.7.b. Such removal is an allowed activity as indicated by the code below: b. The removal of treesjrom critical &eas and buffers that are. hazardous, posing a -threat to public sa.fetv, orposing an imminent risk of damage to private property provided, that: i. The applicant submits a reportfrom an ISA- or ASCA-certified arborist or registered landscape architect that documents the hazard andprovides a replanting schedulefor the replacement trees; ii. Tree cutting shall be limited to pruning and crown thinning, unless otherwisejustified by a qualified professional. Where pruning or crown thinning is not sufficient to address the hazard, trees should be removed or converted to wildlife snags; iii. All vegetation cut (tree stems, branches, etc) shall be left within the critical area or buffer unless removal is warranted due to the potentialfor disease or pest transmittal to other'healthy vegetation or unless removal is warranted to improve slope stability iv. The land owner shall replace any trees that are removed with new trees at a ratio of two replacement treesfor each tree removed (two to one) within one year in accordance with an' approved restoration plan. Replacement trees may be planted at a different, nearby location if it can be determined thatplanting in the same location would create a new hazard or potentially damage the critical area. Replacement trees shall be species that are native and indigenous to the site and a minimum of one inch in diameter at breast height (dbh) for deciduous trees and a minimum ofsixfeet in heightfor evergreen trees as measuredftom the top of the root ball; EM v. If a tree to be removedprovides critical habitat, such as an eagle perch, a qualified wildlife biologist shall be consulted to determine timing and methods ofremoval that will minimize impacts; and vi. Hazard trees determined to pose an imminent threat or danger to public health or safety, to public or private property, or ofserious environmental degradation may be removed or pruned by the land ownerprior to receiving written approval-ftom the city; provided, that within 14 daysfollowing such action, the land owner shall submit a restoration plan that demonstrates compliance with the provisions of this title; The above referenced contract form prepared by John Hushagen together with your photographs and site plan identify and describe the locations and health of the subje�t trees. Based on this information, it is clear that removal of these trees is warranted as long as the requirements of ECDC 23.40.220.C.7.b are followed, including the requirement of ECDC 23.40.22O.C.7.b.iv that hazard trees be replaced with new trees at a ratio of two -to -one. Thus, following the cutting of the subject trees, you will need to replace the trees at a ratio of two -to -one. An exemption for the tree cutting requested in the contract form prepared by Mr. Hushagen with Seattle Tree Preservation, Inc. is granted with the following conditions: I . Only the two red alder trees identified in the contract form prepared by John Hushagen and on the site plan you submitted on February 14; 2014 (enclosed) may be cut. No additional trees may be cut without further review and approval by the Planning,Division. 2. It is at your discretion whether the tree located closer to the residence is cut to a stump or converted to a snag and whether the cuttings are left within the critical * area or removed. Unless a safety hazard is posed for the individuals cutting the tree located further from the residence, that tree shall be converted to a snag instead of cut to the ground. If there is a safety hazard with cutting this trees to a snag, the tree may be cut to a stump. The stumps of both trees must not be removed and must remain in place in order to help maintain slope stability. 3. Aff work must be done using hand labor and light (hand-held) equipment, and appropriate erosion control must be implemented to minimize impacts to the critical areas. The replacement trees must be installed using the same techniques in the general area that the subject trees are cut. 4. Cut trees must be replaced at a ratio of two -to -one consistent with ECDC 23.40.220.C.7.b.iv within one year of tree the tree cutting activity. Replacement trees should be planted in the general vicinity of the cut trees. 5. Pursuant to ECDC 23.402 ' 20.C.7.b, replacement trees shall bea minimum of one inch diameter at breast height for deciduous trees and a minimum of six feet in height for evergreen trees as measured from the top of the root ball. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me at (425) 771-0220. Sincerely, Jen Machuga Associ ate Planner Encl: Contract form prepared by John Hushagen Site Plan Photos Indicating Subject Trees Cc: Street File for 23027 — 99"' Ave. W Client needs to be there a yes no PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT FORM COO! W Val 1011 Propoial submitteO TO '� ) _��) 0 Address Z�) UITY ZP 5zlb-6034Lt Home Wk Fax E-mail Cell: / �Vl _E ka"yr-�.Atat 01 -I-kx Job Site Phone P tv-s 4 /. 1-�� 0 �r ne� cyl� -Z7�.5 /V41,1'd .(2� ) 5- '— 1, ( �J, Y,,Z, 04_0PLi?_ - &4e—e5 I—o Ize Pruning specifications Crown cleaning and thinning Other Tree removal and Wood cut/left - Haul away wood Pw Stump removal* Type of machine Debris disposal: Haul away chips Leave chips on site Leave Stump chips We propose to furnish all necessary labor, insurance, and materials to perform the work as outlined. SEATTLE TREE PRESERVATION, INC. will not be responsible for damage to underground utility and Irrigation lines we have not been made aware of. Owner Is responsible forknowing of and Informing contractor about any permits needed for proposed work. This price quotation will remain In effect for a period of 30 calendar days unless otherwise stated. By Date ACCEPTANCE: I hereby accept your proposal and authorize the work to be done and agree to the following: PAYMENT TO BE MADE UPON COMPLETION OF THE WORK EITHER BY CHECK El OR BY CREDIT CARD 0 By Date Members; International Society of Arboriculture and Tree Care Industry Association Main: 13350 Lake City Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98125 e (206) 367-4048 e Fax: (206) 367-0502 email: john@seaftletree.com e www.seattletree.com South Ofte: (206) 935-6593 9 South Office Fax: (206) 246-6281 WE RUN BIODIESEL IN OUR CARS, TRUCKS AND CHIPPERS. THINK GREEN! 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