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Nuisance tree removal STF2021-0013CITY 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. I STJ April 27, 2021 Glenn Simpson glenns@evergreentic.com Subject: Nuisance Tree Removal 23126 102nd Place West Dear Mr. Simpson, You have contacted the City of Edmonds on behalf the property owners regarding the removal of three tree on the property located at 23126 102nd Place West. Two of the trees have diameters at breast height (DBH) of at least 24 inches and thus is subject to the emergency ordinance for landmark trees adopted under Ordinance No. 4217. Ordinance No. 4217 only allows the removal of landmark trees outside of the development review process if the tree is a hazard tree or nuisance tree as defined by Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 23.10.020.G and 23.10.020.K. Ordinance No. 4218 adopted new tree code in Chapter 23.10 ECDC which included the documentation required for the removal of hazard and nuisance trees ECDC 23.10.040.F. For nuisance trees, ECDC 23.10.040.F.a provides: Nuisance tree with documentation of the damage and any tree work that has been attempted to rectify the nuisance, and/or a statement from the applicant's qualified tree professional explaining why no arboricultural practices can safely rectify the nuisance. You provided documentation with photos of the trees and the damage the tree is causing to the driveway (attached) along with a description that root pruning is not an option as that would destabilize the tree. The trees appear to be a nuisance tree as defined by ECDC 23.10.020.K and may be removed. The tree less than 24 inches DBH is not subject to the requirements of Ordinance No. 4217 and exempt from permitting requirements pursuant to ECDC 23.10.040.A ECDC 23.10.080 requires all significant trees removed to be replaced at a ratio determined by the DBH of the tree being removed. Since the subject nuisance trees are greater the 14 inches, it is required to be replaced at a ratio of three to one. ECDC 23.10.080.D notes the size of replacement trees must be 1.5 inch caliper for deciduous species and six feet in height for evergreen species. The removal of the nuisance tree is approved with the following conditions: 1. This approval only pertains only to the two nuisance trees identified in the attached report. The tree less 2. A minimum of six replacement trees must be planted. Native species are preferred as indicated in ECDC 23.10.080.D.3. 3. Replacement trees must be planted within one year of removal of the hazard trees. Please notify the City once the replacement trees have been replanted for an inspection. 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 and any utilities on neighboring properties that could be impacted by the tree removal. Relocation/revision/repair to any utilities may require separate permit. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at kernen.lien@edmondswa.gov, or 425-771-0220. Sincerely, 9,0 Kernen Lien Environmental Programs Manager cc: Peter Ryan, Property Owner GLENN A. SIMPSON CERTIFIED ARBORIST PN-6464a Customer and Location: Sue Ryan 23126 102" d place west Edmonds, Washington 98020 Species: Douglas Fir (Pseudotuga menziesil) The reason for my visit to the Ryan's property was to inspect three fir trees around driveway area. Two of these fir trees are over 24 inches in diameter and the other is not. Arborist Findings: I found that the roots of these trees are beginning to break up there asphalt driveway in a number of different areas. Root pruning would not be an option because it would destabilize these large trees and put them into severe decline. The driveway cracking and lifting will only get worse and become more of a nuisance. These trees have also caused damage to the roof and damaged the rain gutters being so close to the house. Proposal: I recommend that these three fir trees be removed so the Ryan's can have they're driveway repaired. The Ryan's are more than willing to replant on there property with species indigenous to this region. 4/2/2021 Glenn Simpson lg ennsgevergreentic.com (206)-713-9207 ISA Certified Arborist PN-6464a Limiting conditions: Unless expressed otherwise: information contained in this report covers only those items that were examined and reflects the condition of those items at the time of inspection; and the inspection is limited to a visual examination of the items without dissection, excavation, probing or coring. There is not a warranty guarantee, expressed or implied, that problems or deficiencies of the plants or property in question may not arise in the future.