Hazard tree approval STF20200003CITY OF EDMONDS
1215th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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February 13, 2020
Mike Sylte
Pro Realty Options, Inc.
318 164th St. SW
Lynnwood, WA 98087
Subject: Hazard Tree Removal (STF20200003)
Dear Mike,
You contacted the City of Edmonds regarding removal of an alder tree from a critical area at a
property you manage at 8820 194th St. SW. The steep bank on the south side of the lot slopes
down to what may be a seasonal headwater tributary of Fruitdale Creek. The steep slope itself
is considered to be a critical area (geological hazard) with a slope in excess of 25%.
The removal of trees or vegetation from 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
Section 23.40.220.C.8 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). Normal
maintenance of vegetation is an exempt activity in critical areas, however. "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 tree is in excess of four inches in diameter (26") and has not
been maintained recently so it is subject to the hazard tree documentation requirement in
ECDC 23.40.220.C.8.b.
According to the submitted report prepared by certified arborist Bruce MacCoy, the alder has a
dead top and shows other signs of poor health. Removal of the alder is recommended to
mitigate the hazard.
An exemption for hazard tree removal is granted with the following conditions:
1. The subject alder tree maybe removed to a stump.
2. Downed wood must be left on the site.
3. Two 6' tall replacement cedar trees must be planted near the hazard alder within one
year of removal. Call for an inspection once the replacement trees have been installed.
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
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