PLN20150046 staff decision with attachments.pdfI/)C. 189%i
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File Number:
CITY OF EDMONDS
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
Edgewood Condominium Tree Removal
PLN20150046
Date of Report: Septe ber,.23, 2015
From:
Mike Clugsto , AICP, Associate Planner
A. Property Owner/Applicant Contact
Edgewood HOA
Karen Rautenberg, President
2432 NW 196th Street
Shoreline, WA 98177
B. Project Description
Varney Blake
1110 5th Ave. S, Unit 104
Edmonds, WA 98020
The Edgewood Home Owners Association (HOA), is proposing to remove one large
Japanese maple tree that has declined in health and damaged built elements on the site
(Attachments 1— 5). Replacement is offered.
C. Findings and Conclusions
1. The Edgewood Condominiums are located at 1110 5th Avenue South. The property
is zoned RM-1.5 (Multi -Family Residential). The surrounding properties are zoned
the same and developed similarly (Attachment 6).
2. The site was developed in 1966. While there is no original landscaping plan on file
from that time, it appears that little landscaping was provided as part of
development. The subject Japanese maple was likely planted by a previous resident
of the development.
3. The maple tree has been identified as hazardous by a certified arborist and is a
candidate for removal.
4. Exterior landscape buffer enhancement is typically required when trees are
removed on multifamily residential parcels. In this case, however, there is very little
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Administrative Design Review
Edgewood Condominium Tree Removal
setback area on the exterior of the site to provide buffering that the Landscaping
code in Chapter 20.13 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC)
addresses. Several species of replacement trees are proposed in Attachment 3; any
of those trees or a similar small species would be appropriate for the location.
D. Technical Review
The Engineering Division reviewed the proposal and recommended several conditions
that have been included with the decision (Attachment 7).
E. Decision
Based on the findings, conclusions, and attachments to this report, the design review
for file number PLN20150046 is approved with the following conditions:
1. This permit is only for the removal the one Japanese maple identified in Attachment
3.
2. Replacement vegetation recommended in Attachment 3 or similar may be installed
in approximately the same location as the tree removed.
3. At installation of the replacement tree, deciduous trees shall be 1.5" caliper, vine
maples and other multi -stemmed trees shall be a minimum of 8' tall, and evergreen
trees shall be a minimum of 6' tall, as appropriate.
4. Trees shall be fell onto private property.
5. Vehicles and equipment shall be located on private property. Should it be necessary
to utilize any portion of the City right-of-way, including the street or sidewalk, to
perform any of this work then the contractor shall apply for and obtain a right-of-
way construction permit in advance of starting work. A traffic control plan will be
required as part of the right-of-way permit application.
6. 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.
7. Contractor/owner shall repair/replace any damaged sections of curb/gutter,
sidewalk or other public improvements in City right-of-way per City standards that is
caused by or occurs during the permitted project.
8. Contractor/owner is responsible for locating all on -site utilities.
Relocation/revision/repair to any utilities may require separate permit.
F. Attachments
1. Land use application
2. Cover letter
3. Arborist report
4. Photos of Japanese maple tree to be removed
5. Site plan
6. Project site aerial photo
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Edgewood Condominium Tree Removal
7. Engineering comments
G. Appeals
Staff design review is a Type I decision which pursuant to ECDC 20.01.003.13 is subject to
judicial appeal. Type I decisions may be appealed by a party of record with standing to
file a land use petition in Snohomish County superior court. Such petition must be filed
within 21 days after issuance of the decision, as provided in Chapter 36.70C RCW.
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City of Edmonds
Land Use Application
❑ ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW
❑ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
❑ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
❑ HOME OCCUPATION
❑ FORMAL SUBDIVISION
❑ SHORT SUBDIVISION
❑ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
❑ PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
❑ OFFICIAL STREET MAP AMENDMENT
❑ STREET VACATION
❑ REZONE
❑ SHORELINE PERMIT
❑ VARIANCE / REASONABLE USE EXCEPTION
❑ OTHER:
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PROPERTY OWNER
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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 hamiless 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 exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and that I am authorized to file this applicatio on the behalf of the o er 4s listed below.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICA AG DATE
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I UCt&1 bN vl certify under the penalty of pedury under the laws of the State of
Washington that the following is a tM6 and correct statement: I have authorized the above ApplicanUAgent to apply for the
subject land use application, and grant my permission for the public officials and the staff of the City of Edmonds to enter the
subject property for the purposers of inspection d posting attendant to this application. 9
SIGNATURE OF OWNER DATE b`
Questions? Call (a s) 771-0220. Attachment 1
Revised on 8122112
B - Land Use Application
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City of Edmonds Development Services
It is with a sad heart that I am applying for a tree removal permit. My Japanese Maple has over
the years provided me with cooling shade in the summer and beautiful color in the fall. It will
be missed by me and my neighbors.
Attached are photos and a tree risk assessment report explaining its decline.
Varney Blake
1110 5eh Avenue South Unit 104
Edmonds WA 98020
Attachment 2
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CHRISTINA A. PFEIFFER
Horticulture Consultant
ISA Certified Arborist
206-954-0690
capfeiffer@comcast.net
July 8, 2015
Varney Blake
1110 5th Ave S, Apt 104
Edmonds, WA 98020
Dear Varney:
It was a pleasure to meet you today. It is unfortunate that the Japanese maple has reached a state of decline and
dieback that cannot be treated. It appears to me that the extensive dieback on the main trunk is due to a combination
of impacts from older girdling roots and infection with shoestring root rot (Armellaria spp.). This fungus is one of the
resident decomposers in the Northwest. It can infest stressed trees and build up in old stumps and larger dead roots.
Some important considerations in addition to removing some of the pavers for replacement planting are to
• Remove the stump and as much of the larger lateral roots as possible, to reduce the amount of deadwood over
2-inch diameter left in the ground.
• Amend the soil with a modest amount of compost over the entire planting area, about 10% by volume with the
existing soil. Turn in about 1-inch deep layer of compost to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. Water well and allow the
ground to settle at least a few days before installing the tree.
Listed below are some selections of small trees to consider for replacement planting:
Acer circinatum 'Monroe' - cutleaf form, to about 15' tall
Acer tataricum 'Garann', Hot Wings (R) tatarian maple - red samaras in summer, great fall color, 20' x 24'
Acer ginnala'Flame', - 20' h x w; A. g. Red November (R) -18' x 24'
Venus (R) Dogwood, Cornus kousa x nutallii hybrid, disease resistant, 25' x 20
Snow Charm (R) Snowbell, Styrax japonicus 'JFS-E', 20' h x w
Styrax obassia - 25' x 20'
Gene Pennock may be able to assist you with the removal and replacement work, and/or refer you to someone to do
the removal. He is one of the pruning instructors at EdCC and operates his own business:
Gene Pennock <genep2003@hotmail.com>
425-210-0716
Please don't hesitate to call or write if you have any questions, or if I can be of any further assistance in the future.
Sincerely,
Christina A. Pfeiffer
ISA Certified Arborist #0124
Certified Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
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Attachment 6
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Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
MEMORANDUM
September 23, 2015
Mike Clugston, Associate Planner
Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager
P1.N20150046, Design Review — Landscape Modification
F,dgewood Condo —1110 5th Ave S
Engineering has reviewed the design review application for the Edgewood Condo property at
1110 5"' Ave S. The inlin oration provided is consistent with Title 18 Fdmonds Conllnunity
Development Code & Engineering standards.
Please place the following conditions of approval on the permit:
1) Trees shall be fell onto private property.
2) Vehicles and equipment shall be located on private property. Should it be necessary to
utilize any portion of the City right-of-way, including the street or sidewalk, to
perform any of this work then the contractor shall apply for and obtain a right-of-way
construction permit in advance of starting work. A traffic control plan will be required
as part of the right-of-way permit application.
3) 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.
4) Contractor/owner shall repair/replace any damaged sections of curb/gutter, sidewalk
or other public improvements in City right-of-way per City standards that is caused by
or occurs during the permitted project.
5) Contractor/owner is responsible for locating all on -site utilities.
Relocation/revision/repair to any utilities may require separate permit.
Thank you.
City of Edmonds
Attachment 7
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