Approval Letter_wAttCITY OF EDMONDS
121 5th 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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May 26, 2021
Maridee Hopkins & Chris Weissman
23626 — 971" PI. W
Edmonds, WA 98020
Subject: Hazard Tree Removal
Dear Ms. Hopkins and Mr. Weissman,
The City of Edmonds has received a request to remove two dead Douglas -fir trees from your property
located at 23626 — 97t" PI. W. The two trees are located west of the Hopkins residence, in the rear yard,
on or near a slope that exceeds 25 percent grade, which is considered a critical area pursuant to Chapter
23.80 of the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). Generally, the removal of trees, or any
vegetation, within a critical area or critical area buffer is not an allowed activity, unless, pursuant to
ECDC 23.40.220.C.8, it involves the removal of invasive species or hazard trees.
In order to fall under the hazard tree provisions of ECDC 23.40.220.C.8.b, a tree must be determined to
be a high risk by a certified arborist. The request to remove did not include a Tree Risk Assessment form
completed by an ISA-certified arborist, but the applicant submitted pictures that indicated the trees are
obviously dead. Pursuant to ECDC 23.40.220.C.8.b.iv each hazard tree removed within a critical area or
critical area buffer must be replaced with new native trees at a 2-1 ratio. It has been indicated that you
propose to replace the two dead Douglas -firs with four trees from the species list below:
• Bitter cherry, prunus emarginata
• Douglas -fir, pseudotsuga menziesii
An exemption for the tree cutting is granted with the following conditions:
1. This approval only pertains to the two Douglas -fir trees identified in the attached materials.
Four trees must be planted to replace the two hazard trees. The replacement trees must be
native and indigenous in accordance with ECDC 23.40.220.C.8.b.iv.
The proposed replacement trees listed above are appropriate replacement tree species.
Alternative species must be approved by the City of Edmonds.
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.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at Brad.Shiplev@edmondswa.gov, or 425-771-0220.
Sincerely,
Brad Shipley
Associate Planner
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Maridee Hopkins and Chris Weissman
23626 97th PL W
Edmonds, WA 98020
206-799-4471
maridee hopkins(a)comcast.net
May 18, 2021
City of Edmonds
Planning Department
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Subject: Removal of Dead and Hazardous Trees at 23636 97th PI W
Dear Planning Department:
We are writing to notify you of a need to remove two (2) dead and hazardous fir trees from our property
at 23636 97th PL W. Please find attached on the following pages photographs of the dead trees along
with a site plan showing existing structures. We have consulted with a licensed, bonded, and
experienced tree removal company for removal.
We understand there is a requirement to plant additional trees upon the removal of the dead trees and
will be planting at least 4 evergreens on site.
We are anxious to get these trees removed to eliminate the risk of them falling and possibly harming
humans or damaging property.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter.
Maridee Hopkins
maridee hopkins@comcast.net
206-799-4471
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From:
Maridee Hopkins
To:
Shipley. Brad
Subject:
RE: Dead and Hazardous Tree Removal
Date:
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 11:33:32 AM
Hello,
I researched the list provided and checked a couple nurseries for their input. We are planning on
planting a couple douglas fir trees and a couple bitter cherry.
Thank you for your assistance with this.
Maridee Hopkins
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