Hazard tree evaluation CRA2021-0022CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5tn 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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March 9, 2021
Alex Kocharov
1417 Olympic Ave.
Edmonds, WA 98026
Subject: Hazard Tree Removal (CRA2021-0022)
Dear Mr. Kocharov,
You recently contacted the City of Edmonds about the removal of a Douglas fir tree from your
parcel. The tree is 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 fir is larger than 4" DBH so tree hazard evaluation is required.
The report provided from certified arborist Thomas Boyce indicates that the fir has "a root
disease and a wood rot fungus." 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 identified Douglas fir may be cut. It 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. Two 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,
jpl /V'�-
Mike Clugston, AICP
Senior Planner
Enclosure
RECEIVED
Mar 03 2021
Huckleberry Landworks DECITY
VELO MFENTSOERVCES
DEPARTMENT
12227 Huckleberry Lane
Arlington WA 98223 2/24/2021
To : City of Edmonds Planning
Re: Hazardous Douglas Fir Tree
1417 Olympic Ave.
Edmonds WA
I was contacted in my capacity as an ISA Certified Arborist
by Alex Kochorav (homeowner) to assess the resinous flow of sap
in the lower trunk of a 30 in DBH Douglas Fir tree (see pictures).
visited the site in early December to assess the safety of 2 trees
on the property to the south ( property owner Ron Lee). The trees
were approved for removal. Those tree's roots were compromised
by the year round North Creek eroding the root systems making
them vulnerable to wind throw.
After trees # 1,2 were removed Alex Kochorav cleared the
brush and English Ivy exposing the trunk of tree # 3 (see pictures)
revealing the extraordinary loss of sap. This is a common symptom
of a root disease and a wood rot fungus.
Recommendation
Remove tree # 3 Douglas Fir to ensure safety and liability.
The tree sump should be left intact as a habitat snag tree .
Mitigation planting as required by Edmonds City code. Trees have
already been planted to offset the removal of trees # 1,2.
Thomas Boyce
I[A Certified Arborist PN 6183A
Huckleberrylandworks.com
Boyce.thomasr@gmall.com
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Huckleberry Landworks
12227 Huckleberry Lane
Arlington WA 98223 12 / 8/ 2020
To: City of Edmonds Planning
Re: Hazardous Trees
1417 Olympic Ave
Edmonds WA
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.
TM
Tree Survey
No.
Species
DBH
Height
Distance to target
1
Douglas fir
27 in
100ft
47 ft to house
2
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.
Th as Boyce
ISA Certified Arborist PN 6183A
Huckleberrylandworks.com
Boyce.thomasr@gmai1.com