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Hazard tree exemption STF20180031.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS 121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa. ov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION ,0C. 1891J August 14, 2018 James Ratchford 7815 1751h St. SW Edmonds, WA 98026 Subject: Hazard Tree Removal (STF2018003)) Dear Mr. Ratchford, You contacted the City regarding the possible removal of three trees on your parcel at 7815 175th St. SW. The trees are adjacent to your driveway at the top of steep slope which leads down to Terrace Creek. Both the slope and stream are critical areas pursuant to Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapters 23.40, 23.80 and 23.90. 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.8. Normal maintenance of vegetation is an allowed activity in critical areas. "Normal maintenance of vegetation" is defined as "removal of shrubs/nonwoody vegetation and trees (less than four -inch diameter at breast height) that occurs at least every other year. Maintenance also may include tree topping that has been previously approved by the city in the past five years." In this case, the trees (willow and alder) are larger than 4" DBH so tree hazard evaluation is required. According to a report by certified arborist Jim Folger, the three willow and alder trees are rotting and should be removed. They will be left as wildlife snags where feasible. Replacement with two native trees for every tree removed is required and is shown on the site plan provided. An exemption for tree cutting is granted with the following conditions: 1. Only the three identified willow and alder trees may be cut. They must be left as a snag, if feasible. 2. Six replacement trees of a species native to the area must be installed within one year of the tree cutting activity. Evergreen species must be a minimum of 6-feet in height while deciduous species must be a minimum of one to two inches DBH consistent with ECDC 23.40.220.C.8.b.iv. 3. The downed wood may be left onsite or removed. If you have any questions, please let me know at either michael.clugston@edmondswa.gov or 425-771-0220. Sincerely, Mike Clugston, AICP Senior Planner Encl: Arborist report from Jim Folger (# PN8175) and supporting documentation August 13, 2018 Michael Clugston, AICP c/o City of Edmonds 121 5th Avenue N Edmonds, WA 98020 RE: Tree Removal at 7815 175th Street SW, Edmonds WA 98026 Dear Mr. Clugston, An arborist has recommended (attachment 1) 3 trees (Willow and Alder) are in danger of catastrophic failure and should be removed. Location of these trees are shown in the aerial view document (attachment 2). Picture of trees to be removed are included (attachment 3 and 4). Affirming that 2 for 1 trees will be planted. Planning to plant Walnut or species from this region as recommended by the arborist or local garden center. I request the City of Edmonds approve my request to remove these trees. Thank you, Ames Ratchford Edmonds Resident Attachments: 1 — Arborist Statement 2 — Aerial View of Trees for Removal/Planting 3 — Tree Picture #1 4 — Tree Picture #2 e otreeNWInc www.ecotreeNW.com LX12ert l eSidentiai 7"zee se7vice_4 Since / 9 9 / 6416176th ST SW Lynnwood, WA 98037 206-337-2422 Fax 1-888-623-0091 Email : office@ecotreenw.com Arborist's Report Mr. Jim Ratchford 7815 175`h St. SW Edmonds, WA 98026 Dear Mr. Ratchford, The stand of Willow and Alder trees along the driveway of your property contains several trees that are in danger of catastrophic failure. It is my opinion that these trees be removed as soon as possible to avoid any property damage during the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Failure to remove these trees could result in property damage to your home, and/or any vehicles parked in the driveway. The plan is to remove the rotting trees, leaving them as wildlife snags where feasible. Sincerely, Ji olger I Certified Arborist #PN8175 ,* City of Edmonds 7815 175th St. Legend Storm Catch Basins a all other values, ■ Yes Storm Manholes o <all other values, e Yes Detention Facilities Culvert <all other values> Yes Facility Feature Creeks Storm Line — <all other values> — Yes Facility Lines Storm Ditch Contour Lines — 10 — 50;100 ArcSDE.GIS.STREET CENTERLINE: <all other values> 1 2 5; 4 9; 71: 7: 8 Notes 4bb . KbN4,::;- J G I This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. 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