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Hazard tree removal CRA2020-0189CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION `ne. 18y\3 December 22, 2020 Alex Kocharov 1417 Olympic Ave. Edmonds, WA 98026 Subject: Hazard Tree Removal (CRA2020-0189) Dear Mr. Kocharov, You recently contacted the City of Edmonds about the removal of two Douglas fir trees from your parcel. The trees are located southwest of your house in an area adjacent to Northstream Creek. The stream is a critical area pursuant to Chapters 23.40 and 23.90 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). Generally, the removal of trees or vegetation 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 ECDC 23.40.220.C.8. Normal maintenance of vegetation is an allowed activity in critical areas. "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 firs are larger than 4" DBH so tree hazard evaluation is required. The report provided from certified arborist Thomas Boyce indicates that both firs "have some visible trunk rot indicating fungal root rot." The recommended method to mitigate the hazard is removal to a snag. An exemption for tree cutting is granted with the following conditions: 1. Only the two identified Douglas firs may be cut. Each must be left as a wildlife snag approximately 12 feet in height. 2. Should it be necessary to stage any equipment in the City right-of-way, the contractor must obtain a right -of way construction permit from the Engineering Division prior to doing the work. A traffic control plan is required with the right-of-way permit application. 3. The downed wood may be left onsite or removed. 4. Four replacement trees of a species native to the area must be installed near the removed trees within one year of the tree cutting activity. Evergreen species must be a minimum of 6-feet in height while deciduous species must be a minimum of one to two inches diameter at breast height (DBH) consistent with ECDC 23.40.220.C.8.b.iv. 5. After the replacement trees are installed, provide staff with photos of the installed trees or call for an inspection. If you have any questions, please let me know at either michael.clugston@edmondswa.gov. Sincerely, c % Mike Clugston, AICP Senior Planner Enclosure RECEIVED Dec 22 2020 CITY OF EDMONDS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Huckleberry Landworks DEPARTMENT 12227 Huckleberry Lane Arlington WA 98223 12 / 8/ 2020 To: City of Edmonds Planning Re: Hazardous Trees 1417 Olympic Ave Edmonds WA I was contacted in my capacity as an ISA Certified Arborist to assess the health and safety the of trees on the properties adjacent to the above address by Alex Kocharov (homeowner). History A Cedar tree from the neighbor's western property recently fell on the Kocharov home damaging a deck and hitting the roof. Another neighbor's western property tree top broke and landed on the Kocharov residence two years ago in high winds. Four years ago a Douglas Fir tree to the west infected with Laminated Root Rot (Phellinus weirii) was removed as a preventive measure to ensure safety and liability. Observation Two Douglas Firs (see pictures) near the southern Kocharov property line have some visible trunk rot indicating fungal root rot. The two trees are numbered (see site map) are #1, #2. The two trees are growing within 10 feet of North Creek , a year round creek, that is constantly eroding and undermining the root system to the north making the trees more vulnerable to windthrow. The prevailing winds usually come from the south / southwest with severe wind gusts up to 75 miles an hour in this Edmonds microclimate capable of damaging perfectly healthy trees. I have identified the two Fir trees with green surveyor tape. When these trees uproot they can easily hit the Kocharov house. RECEIVED Dec 22 2020 CITY OF EDMONDS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Tree Survey No. Species DBH Height Distance to target 1 fir 27 in 100ft 47 ft to house 2 -Douglas Douglas fir 30 in 100 ft 57 ft to house Recommendation Remove the two Firs to ensure safety to this property leaving the trunk and root system intact. The trunks could left as habitat trees. Mitigation Planting Replant with native plant material as required by the City of Edmonds Planning code. T mas Boyce J° ��, I "A Certified Arborist PIN 6183A Huckleberrylandworks.com Boyce.thomasr@gmail.com Ii V'CityofEdmonds Map Title -- WGS 1984 Web_Mercator Auxiliary_Sphere © City of Edmonds reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION i egend Storm Catch Basins a call other values> E Yes Storm Manholes O <all other values> IN Yes 9� Detention Facilities Culvert . <all other values> . 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