Bradder tree removal decision with attachments.pdf10C. 1010
August 7, 2015
Tom Bradder
CITY OF EDMONDS
1215th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 . Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web w w w edITmo dsW?
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
9227 Olympic View Drive
mvunionjack@comcast.net
Subject: Hazard Tree Removal (STF20150025)
Dear Mr. Bradder,
The City of Edmonds received a request from you regarding a dying fir tree at your parcel at 9227
Olympic View Drive. This letter is in response to that request.
The slope east of your house is considered to be a critical area pursuant to Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC) Chapters 23.40 and 23.80 where slopes from 15% to 40% are considered
potential erosion hazards and slopes in excess of 40% are potential landslide hazards. Generally, the
removal of trees or 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, pursuant to ECDC 23.40.220.C.7.
As part of your request you submitted a picture of the dying tree (attached) and the professional
opinion of ecotreeNW that the tree should be removed. The stump of the tree will remain per our office
conversation on August 6, 2015. Based on the submitted information, it is clear that the tree is a hazard
and thus a candidate for removal. As a result, its removal is considered to be an allowed activity relative
to the critical areas code referenced above and no further critical area reports are required.
According to ECDC 23.40.220.C.7.b(iv), hazard trees that are removed from critical areas as an allowed
activity must be replaced at a ratio of two -to -one. Replacement trees must be native and indigenous
and a minimum of six feet in height for evergreen species, one inch in diameter at breast height for
deciduous species, and eight feet minimum height for multi -stemmed trees. During our office meeting
you requested planting two pyramidalis trees north of your house. Planting these trees will meet the
above cited code section.
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Sincerely,
Sean Conrad, AICP
Associate Planner
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SERVICES BID
ALL TREE REMOVAL PRICES INCLUDE HAULING BRUSH, LEAVING WOOD 18" ROUNDS
AND CLEAN UP UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED BELOW.
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If stump grinding is bid, all debris are to be left and are the customer's responsibility. Full payment
due upon completion of job. We reserve the right to cancel this agreement at any time. ECO TREE will
not be liable for damages to underground utilities and/or sprinkler systems if the customer does not in-
dicate, on this form, their existence in the work area. The customer is responsible for obtaining any
permits required by the government. ECO TREE is not responsible for any violation and/or penalty if
permits are required and not obtained by the customer. It is the customer's responsibility to know the
boundaries of their land and to have the authority to have the work performed.
Acceptance of proposal—The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and hereby
accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payment will be furnished as specified above.
Signature: Date:
Licensed, Bonded and Insured for Two Million Dollars Contractors License#ECOTRTN910KD
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