Letter_05-13-08.doc
May 13, 2008
Ross Conley
21116 Pioneer Way
Edmonds WA 98026
RE: TREE CUTTING PERMIT / INSPECTIONS REQUIRED (CUT-2007-22).
Dear Applicant:
You have submitted an application for a tree cutting permit, specifically to make legal the
previous removal of four Fir trees, to remove two Alders, and to remove some invasive holly and
blackberry on the property located at 21116 Pioneer Way, which is in the Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) zone on a slope of 25% or more.
I’m just writing to follow-up and to see what progress has been made. Please contact me with an
update so that I can plan my inspections accordingly. I’m wondering how many of the
conditions you’ve completed, and when you expect to be finished.
As a reminder, the following are conditions of your permit:
As a reminder, the following are conditions of your permit:
1.
Do not reduce the height of the four Douglas-fir stumps below ground level in order to maintain the
existing root structure. Utilize removed stump wood for landscape terracing, which would provide an
alternate way to promote habitat and improve slope conditions.
2.
Replace trees at a 1:1 ratio. Four Douglas-fir trees were cut: replace with four Douglas-fir trees.
3.
Install plants used for improving slope conditions and mitigate for canopy loss. Refer to the page titled
“Planting for Slopes” in the arborist report.
4.
Provide a two to four inch layer of woodchip mulch around new plantings.
5.
Provide proper irrigation to new plantings.
6.
Maintain new plantings and weed free areas.
7.
Monitor stand annually for health and safety.
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8.
Monitor the two small red alder trees and plant (two replacement) trees on the slope prior to removal.
Refer to the page titled “Small Trees and Large Shrubs for Steep Slopes” in the arborist report for a list of
replacement trees – choose trees from this list that can provide similar functions and values as the two
trees proposed to be removed.
9.
Once you decide which two trees to use as replacements (see item 8 above), call Planning (425.771.0220)
to confirm that this is an acceptable variety off the list that the arborist report recommends. Refer to the
page titled “Small Trees and Large Shrubs for Steep Slopes” in the arborist report.
10.
Call for a Planning Inspection (425.771.0220) after the two chosen replacement trees are planted (which
needs to happen before the two alder trees can be removed).
11.
Call for a Planning Inspection (425.771.0220) after the four Douglas-firs are planted.
12.
Remove the invasive blackberry and American holly from the NW section of the slope.
13.
Re-plant the slope: use vegetation to reduce the rate of runoff and potential for surface erosion. Refer to the
page titled “Small Trees and Large Shrubs for Steep Slopes” in the arborist report.
14.
Call for a Planning Inspection (425.771.0220) after the slope has been adequately replanted with
vegetation.
Please contact me at 425.771.0220, extension 1778, or via email at coccia@ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Sincerely,
Gina Coccia
Associate Planner
CC: File CUT-2007-22
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