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Nuisance tree removal PLN2021-0020CITY 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 May 12, 2021 Mathew Brenan Devoted Tree Solutions mathew@devotedgroup.com Subject: Nuisance Tree Removal 80172141"PI SW Dear Mr. Brenan, You have contacted the City of Edmonds on behalf the property owners regarding the removal of two trees on the property located at 8017 2141" Place SW. The trees have diameters at breast height (DBH) of at least 24 inches and thus are 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 trees are causing to a walkway and sewer line along with a description that past root pruning has not solved the issue. 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 four 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: Steve Freimark, Property Owner Protecting Your Family Tree And Helping Root Communities ARBORIST REPORT Customer and location; REBECCA FREIMARK 8017 214th PI SW EDMONDS,WA. 98026 RECEIVED Apr 26 2021 CITY OF EDMONDS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROJECT: REMOVE TWO NUISANCE TREES AND CROWN CLEAN AND CABLE ANOTHER SITE OBSREVATIONS: I- DOUGLAS FIR DBH 26" HT 75' UPROOTING A 2 YEAR OLD SIDEWALK SLAB AFTER CUTTING BACK THE ROOTS AND REPOURING NEW SIDEWALK. THIS TREE IS WITHIN 9' FROM THE FOUNDATION, APPROXIMASTELY 5' FROM THE DRIVEWAY WHICH HAS BEEN RESURFACED SOMETIME IN THE PAST AND ROOT PRUNING HAS BEEN DONE I'M TOLD BUT THE SAME ISSUES PERSIST. 1- DOUGLAS FIR DBH 27" HT 85' HAS CAUSED ISSUES WITH THEIR SEWER LINE AND HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY FIXED AND THE SIDEWALK PATCHED. A MORE PERMANENT FIX WILL NEED TO DONE BUT FIRST WOULD LIKE THE TREE REMOVED. THEY ALSO TRIED TO ROOT PRUNE WITHOUT HURTING THE TREE TO NO AVAIL. FROM THE PICTURES IT'S CLEAR THAT THESE TREES HAVE ISSUES WITH THEIR PROPERTY AND THEY HAVE TRIED TO ALEVIATE THE PROBLEMS. THE OTHER TREES ON THE PROPERTY ARE ALL HEALTHY AND WE ARE GOING TO CROWN CLEAN THE CEDAR AND COBRA CABLE IT. THESE TWO TREES FALL UNDER YOUR NEW GUIDE LINES UNDER ATTACHMENT "A" EXEMPTIONS 23.10.030 F. SUBSET a. AS NUISANCE TREES IE; SIDEWALK AND SEWER. THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE ISSUES AND NO MORE ARBORICUTURAL PRACTISES ARE GOING TO RECTIFY THE NUISANCE OF THE TREES. RECOMMENDATIONS: RECOMMENDATIONS: REMOVE THE TWO NUISANCE TREES CABLE THE CEDAR AND LEAVE THE OTHERS ALONE FOR NOW. MATHEW BRENAN PN8620A ISA AND TRAQ CERTIFIED ARBORIST 425-248-5765 mathew@devotedgroup.com RECEIVED Apr 26 2021 CITY OF EDMONDS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT . . 4 '�. ' +AV r7 �( Y '�;yy✓¢¢ yy \ „7 � � .. �.,91� t �w.��r �' �q"J�'.� .••���,,,yyyT���ryyy' Lr,r►�i..� tR ,b «; RECEIVED Apr 26 2021 CITY OF EDMONDS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDMONDS Land Use Application #954430 - FREIMARK MyBuildinBPermit.com Applicant First Name Last Name Company Name mathew brenan devoted tree solutions Number Street Apartment or Suite Number E-mail Address 8716 304th st ct e mathew@devotedgroup.com City State Zip Phone Number Extension graham WA 98338 4252485765 Contractor Company Name Number Street Apartment or Suite Number City State Zip Phone Number Extension State License Number License Expiration Date uBl # E-mail Address Project Location Number Street Floor Number Suite or Room Number 8017 214TH PL SW City Zip Code County Parcel Number EDMONDS 98026 00373600300301 Associated Building Permit Number Tenant Name STEVE REBECCA FREIMARK Additional Information (i.e. equipment location or special instructions). Work Location Property Owner First Name Last Name or Company Name Steve A Freimark Number Street Apartment or Suite Number 21323 80TH AVE W 101 City State Zip EDMONDS WA 98020 Certification Statement - The applicant states: I certify that I am the owner of this property or the owner's authorized agent. If acting as an authorized agent, I further certify that I have full power and authority to file this application and to perform, on behalf of the owner, all acts required to enable the jurisdiction to process and review such application. I have furnished true and correct information. I will comply with all provisions of law and ordinance governing this type of application. If the scope of work requires a licensed contractor to perform the work, the information will be provided prior to permit issuance. Date Submitted: 4/26/2021 Submitted By: mathew brenan Page 1 of 2 i CITY OF EDMONDS MyBuildingPermit.com Land Use Application #954430 - FREIMARK Project Contact Company Name: devoted tree solutions Name: mathew brenan Email: mathew@devotedgroup.com Address: 8716 304th st ct a Phone #: 4252485765 graham WA 98338 Project Type Activity Type Scope of Work New New Development Activity Project Approval Project Name: FREIMARK Description of Work: remove 2 nuisance trees Project Details Development Type Land Use Page 2 of 2 :� OF tYMo�o r RECEIVED MyBuildingPermit.com Apr 26 2021 Jurisdiction: Edmonds CITY OF EDMONDS PrOProject Name: EREIMARK J DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Application ID: 954430 Supplemental Name: Land Use Application If this is a new parcel or lot that does not yet have an address or a County tax account number, please describe the property and its location (otherwise, you may skip this question): Please describe the project and/or proposed use(s) you are seeking approval for with this application (you can upload a more detailed file/letter later in the application, as necessary): remove two nuisance trees Check the boxes indicating all of the related approvals you are seeking for this project (including this application). NOTE THAT A SEPARATE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH APPROVAL. None of the above Supplemental Name: Applicant Certification - Planning The 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 harmless 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. The property affected by the application is in the exclusive ownership of the applicant or that the application has been submitted with the consent of all owners of the affected property. I certify, under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, 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 application on behalf of the owner of the subject property. I do so certify.