RE_ Hazard Tree Removal Request.pdf
From:Lien, Kernen
To:"garrett.b@comcast.net"
Subject:RE: Hazard Tree Removal Request
Date:Friday, June 16, 2017 11:58:36 AM
Attachments:9014 - 218th St SW.PDF
Ms. Garrett,
I have reviewed the materials submitted by an arborist regarding the trees on your property at 9014
th
– 218 Street SW. When we first spoke on the phone, I noted this property is near a wetland, which
is a type of critical pursuant to the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 23.40 and
23.50. Generally speaking, within a critical area or critical area buffers no vegetation is supposed to
be removed. However, ECDC 23.40.220.C.8 allows select vegetation removal for invasive species
and hazard trees. The arborist submitted documentation on the hazardous nature of the trees and
recommended removal. However, when hazard trees are removed they are required to be replace
at a ratio of 2:1 pursuant to ECDC 23.40.220.C.8.b.iv which states:
The land owner shall replace any trees that are removed with new trees at a ratio of two replacement
trees for each tree removed (2:1) within one year in accordance with an approved restoration plan.
Replacement trees may be planted at a different, nearby location if it can be determined that
planting in the same location would create a new hazard or potentially damage the critical area.
Replacement trees shall be species that are native and indigenous to the site and a minimum of one
to two inches in diameter at breast height (dbh) for deciduous trees and a minimum of six feet in
height for evergreen trees as measured from the top of the root ball;
Attached is a map of your property. Please identify on the map the location of the trees that are to
be removed, and the species and location of the replacement trees. Once I have this information, I
will draft a letter approving the removal of the trees.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Kernen Lien
Senior Planner
City of Edmonds|Development Services Department
Kernen.Lien@edmondswa.gov
425-771-0220 x1223