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PLN20130056 Admin Decision.pdfOp EDO�Q CITY OF EDMONDS N 121 5th Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION TO: A6,1141'14 Euugene Shevchukk FROM: w Mike Clugston, AICP DATE: October 10, 2013 PLN20130056: The applicant is proposing to remove four trees at the Meadowood Townhomes site at 19616 & 19620 80th Avenue West. Replacement planting is required according to Chapter 20.13 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). A. Introduction The applicant is proposing to remove four trees near the south property line at the Meadowood Townhomes site. While trees on individual lot! are regulated through ECDC 18.45,.changes to landscaping on multifamily - and commercially -zoned sites are subject to design review according to ECDC 20.13.. The subject application does not trigger SEPA review; therefore, the proposal may be approved by staff as a Type I Decision, subject to the requirements of ECDC 20.01.003. Page 1 of 3 File No. PLN20130056 Meadowood Townhomes Landscape Plan Modification B. Findings and Conclusions 1. Meadowood Townhomes is located at 19616 & 19620 80th Ave. W. The site is zoned Residential Multifamily, RM-2.4 (Attachment 1). 2. The existing buildings and landscaping received design approval in 1989 (PLN19890035) (Attachment 2). 3. In 2002, several trees on the eastern portion of the site were removed and replaced in accordance with PLN20020104. 4. The applicant is proposing to remove four trees along the south property line: a pine, two Western red cedars, and a black pine (Attachment 3). These trees have been identified for removal by a certified arborist due to their health, size, location and negative impact to the site (Attachment 4). Two other pine trees near the north property line were reviewed in the arborist's report but those are not part of this permit application. 5. Replanting is required for the four trees to be removed in accordance with ECDC 20.13. The location along the south property line would call for Type III landscaping as noted in ECDC 20.13.030.C(1) and (2). A condition for replanting will be added. C. Technical Review This project was reviewed by the Engineering Division who indicated that the project would not have an impact on elements of the Edmonds Community Development Code they are responsible for. D. Decision Based 'on the findings, conclusions and attachments to this report, staff finds that the design review for file number PLN20130056 is APPROVED with the following conditions: 1. The applicant may remove the four subject trees. Four replacement trees shall include a mix of two deciduous and two evergreen trees including vine maples, western dogwood, pacific yew, Alaska cedar or similar native species. The replacements shall be installed as close as reasonably possible to the existing trees being removed. Vine maples and similar multi -stemmed trees shall be a minimum of 8' in height, deciduous trees shall be a 1.5' minimum caliper, and evergreens shall be a 6' minimum in height. 2. The applicant shall contact the Planning Division to schedule an inspection after installation is complete. The nursery tags shall be left on the trees until this inspection is complete. 3. Trees shall be felled onto private property. 4. Vehicles and equipment shall be located on private property. Should it be necessary to use the City right-of-way to perform any of the approved work then the contractor shall apply for and obtain a right-of-way construction permit in advance of starting work. 5. Contractor/owner is responsible for keeping all debris on site and preventing any silt - laden runoff from leaving the site and/or entering the city storm system. A\ Page 2 of 3 File No. PLN20130056 Meadowood Townhomes Landscape Plan Modification E. Attachments 4 1. Land use application from Meadowood Townhomes 2. Approved 1989 landscaping plan 3. Applicant's cover letter 4. Report from certified tree risk assessor Rick Castro, Davey Tree Expert Company 5. Updated landscaping plan F. Parties of Record Eugene Shevchuk VIS Group 8617 Martin Way East > Lacey, WA 98516 G. Appeals Per ECDC 20.07.006, appeal of this decision must be filed within 21 days after the issuance of the.decision with the Snohomish County superior court. 9 Page 3 of 3 ❑ ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ❑ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT / �� [ ❑ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILE # `'t �++�� v ZONE f ' 'ri - 2� �(C, ❑ HOME OCCUPATION DATE. 1 REC'D BY C ( "f/ ❑ FORMAL SUBDIVISION ❑ SHORT SUBDIVISION FEE I �0 RECEIPT # _ ❑ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT HEARING DATE ❑ PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ❑ OFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT ❑ HE *AFF ❑ PB ❑ ADB ❑ CC ❑ STREET VACATION ❑ REZONE ❑ SHORELINE PERMIT ❑ VARIANCE / REASONABLE USE EXCEPTION OTHER: T y-t6 P-�L NZ V A L • PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THE APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC RECORD o PROPERTY ADDRESS OR LOCATION Ip (+ V e- t/ C S 1 PROJECT NAME (1r, APPLICABLE) m leC. fL- � R • Cl r� t () PROPERTY OWNER/Xke'0 r �fI S Gf CI f' PHONE # -?&C, 33 - ADDRESS W/t- % /ti Cc ,�a y - �fIC`�y zt,,/ E-MAIL mil' ef'c'%I F-' !S �1%L us'eis�i'�J r C c%� FAX # -TAX ACCOUNT # SEC. TWP. RNG. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR PROPOSED USE (ATTACH CpVER LETTER AS NECESSARY) DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT MEETS APPLICABLE. CODES (ATTACH COVER LETTER AS NECESSARY) APPLICANT PHONE # ADDRESS E-MAIL FAX # > CONTACT PERSON/AGENT G��'iiC' ��L'c%�L(� PHONE # ADDRESS ,.�-117 L- E-MAIL �!Gc f c'i z E �`ci L v 1 �r t a :G 4 t'< yi<z : [��i ''1 FAX # The undersigned applicant, and his/her/its heirs, and assigns, in consideration on the processing of the application agrees to release, indemnify, defend and hold the City of Edmonds harmless from any and all damages, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from any action or infraction based in whole or part upon false, misleading, inaccurate or incomplete information furnished by the applicant, his/her/its agents or employees. By my signature, I certify that the information and a its herewith bmitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I am authorized to file this application on t alf of th wner as listed below. l" SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT/AGENT DATE Property Owner's Authorization Attachment 1 1, , certify under the penalty of perjury under t PLN20130056 Washington that the following is a true and correct statement: I have authorized the above Applicant X �xI�ING 1' l it` ZO -,a GYM. PL�At�t�f" NAME AGAR. 2U6RA TT- P-79D MAI'L� CIwU:!�, NIUr,� J,�t'AN�S� �IALK PINT✓ O \ AI�ToS�APHT(,OS UvA-I. �INNIG{CINN14< E:NULI'-�7H IVY O>Z aOUA_L 3o POTENiILVA HOLI.AHPIA .olNaueroli, Attachment 2 P LN 20130056 8617 Martin Way Gast Lacey, WA 98516 800-537-9619 www.vismanagement.com To: Mike Cludston, AICP Dear Mr. Clugston, My name is Eugene Shevchuk, I am the managing agent for Meadowood Townhomes located at : 19616 g®Th Ave W. Edmonds, WA Meadowood Townhomes consist of 13 condominium unit. Earlier this year the Board of Directors condacted a inspection of the trees that were a concern to the property ( please see arborist report with photos attached ) and selected a bid from a tree removing company to remove the trees in question. I would like to request a permit to remove the tree specified in the arborist report. The removed trees will be replaced with evergreens or a japanese maples sometine next year. Please contact me should you have any questions. Sincerely, Eugene Shevchuk Meadowood Townhomes Managing Agent. 1. Attachment 3 PLN20130056 DAVEYI- Pivven Solutions for a 0T)nfik TVbiY'd April 22, 2013 Meadowood Townhomes 19612-1962080" Ave. W. Edmonds, WA. 98026 Attn: Sharon Hager P.O. Box 50393 Bellevue, WA 98015 Ph: (425) 462-8829 Fax: (425) 462-8874 Subject: Nuisance trees on south property line & defective pines on north property line Dear Ms. Hager, On this past March 18th we met to examine the trees along the south property line. You expressed a concern over the current size of the trees and the potential for tree failure, as well as, the potential for damage to the property as the trees continue to mature. The subject trees from west to east are as follows: 1. Pine with 12" DBH and approximately 40 feet in height 2. Western red cedar with 16" DBH and approximately 50 feet in height 3. Western red cedar with 10" DBH and 30 feet in height 4. Black pine with 18" DBH and 50 feet in height All 4 of the above trees are large growing species that are not suitable for restricted spaces for either their canopies or root crown/root plates. The space between the buildings and fence is barely 10 feet and is therefore restricted space for both the canopies and root crowns/root plates. The concern is the damage that will soon be done to foundations, storm water drainage lines, patios and fences as the root crowns expand, the root plates spread out and to the buildings themselves as the canopies grow and expand. Please see the photos -below as evidence of the imminent damage. The root crown/plate concerns cannot be mitigated. The canopy concerns could be addressed by pruning for a time but ultimately the buildings are going to be overwhelmed as the trees continue to reach their size potential. It is my opinion that these are the wrong species for the location. I recommend removal and replacement with more suitable species. Attachment 4 P LN20130056 Tree # 1 Tree # 3 I Tree # 4 Tree # 2 Meadowood Townhomes (cont.) During our meeting you also mentioned the PSE representative indicated the 2 pine trees on the north property line have defects that increase their probability of failure. This is in fact true. The first tree inspected is the pine overhanging the garage. It has a 17" DBH and is 40 feet in height. Previous line clearance maintenance pruning has contributed to the severely asymmetrical crown form. The tree also has a bowed trunk and co -dominant scaffolds with included bark. High voltage lines are immediately to the north of the tree. I believe the pruning must achieve 12 feet of clearance from the lines which may require topping the tree or at best, further exacerbate the asymmetry of the crown form by eliminating one of the co - dominant tops. The other pine is located east of the first pine. Again, the crown form is asymmetric. This tree has multiple co - dominant attachments, all with included bark. The line clearance requirement will again demand excessive pruning or topping. We have a repeat of the wrong tree for the location issue. My recommendation is to remove these trees and if required re -plant with a species suited to growing under high voltage lines. The Davey Tree Expert Company is pleased to be of assistance with the tree care concerns of the Meadowood Townhomes. Should you have any questions or, require further clarification, please don't hesitate to contact my office. 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