Approval wAttCITY OF EDMONDS
121 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.Rov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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August 31, 2021
Amanda Pole
A Plus Tree, Inc.
amanda@aplustree.com
SUBJECT: HAZARD TREE REMOVAL AT 8123-236T" St. SW. (STF2021-0027)
Dear Ms. Pole,
You have contacted the City of Edmonds on behalf the property owners regarding the removal of three
trees on property located at 8123-2361" St. SW. All three trees are less than 24 inches in diameter at
breast height (DBH) and thus not subject to the emergency ordinance for landmark trees adopted under
Ordinance No. 4217. 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 an arborist report on August 5, 2021 with photos of the trees and documentation that the
trees have outgrown their confined space, likely leading to damage to the building foundation and
drainage system in the future. The trees are simply the wrong species for the space. The trees appear
to be a nuisance trees as defined by ECDC 23.10.020.K and may be removed.
ECDC 23.10.080 requires all significant trees removed to be replaced at a ratio determined by the DBH
of the tree being removed. The arborist report indicated the following sizes for the trees to be
removed: 9.5", 15", and 8.5" DBH. Removal of trees between six and 10 inches DBH require one
replacement tree. Trees greater than 14 inches DBH require three replacement trees. 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 three nuisance trees identified in the attached arborist
report.
2. A minimum of five replacement trees must be planted. Native species are preferred as
indicated in ECDC 23.10.080.D.3. Replacement trees may be planted in other locations on the
property.
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.
If you have any questions, please contact me at brad.shipley@edmondswa.gov or 425-771-0220.
Sincerely,
Brad Shipley, Associate Planner
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ARBORIST REPORT
for
- Park Edmonds Apartments -
Epic Asset Management
Parcel: 00576700002700
8123 236th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026
Tuesday - July 20th, 2021
(Site map on final page of report)
By Izzy Nosan I ISA Certified Arborist WE-11653A I izzy@aplustree.com
985 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592 1 (206) 550-6679 1 www.aplustree.com
Background
This report was prepared on behalf of Park Edmonds apartments reflecting a
Information
request for tree risk assessment of 3 trees. The tree risk assessment was
performed on December 28th, 2020. This report documents 3 Crimson King
maple trees (Acer platanoides `Crimson King) growing atop where a drainage
line is to be installed at 8123 236th St SW, Edmonds,WA 98026.
The 3 trees are in fair condition growing upright between a playground fence
and the north side of an apartment building. The trees are located in an
inappropriate space for the species, given species characteristics.
The tree risk assessment was regarding the present condition, tree integrity,
and future expectations of the trees. The trees were assessed with specific
focus to the planned drainage line installation.
The trees on this report were viewed as not being possible or practical to
retain, given the planned project, and have been recommended for removal.
Assignment (and
The assignment was a visual assessment in regard to health, condition,
any limiting factors)
structural integrity, threat of pest/disease and potential hazards.
This visual assessment was performed solely from ground grade and was
completed to provide recommendations for future action.
A Plus was requested to assess the trees at Park Edmonds and provide a
report regarding recommendations for potential impact to the drainage line
installation project, and to distinguish if the trees pose a future risk to the
project. Park Edmonds management intends to reduce the risk of future tree
damage to the drainage line by acquiring arborist services for mitigation of
these trees.
Park Edmonds management intends to plant replacement trees according
to the City of Edmonds' regulations for tree retentions standards following
mitigatory tree care.
No limiting factors were encountered during inspection.
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Observations At the time of the assessment, the following was observed:
(Please refer to the associated photos in the Attachments portion at the end of
this report.)
1) 1 9.5" DBH Crimson King maple (Acerplatanoides `Crimson Kingl
• A Plus Tree ID# 1035549
• Approximate height: 40 feet
a. This tree is in fair condition.
b. It is located in an inadequate growing space, expected to
outgrow its available space and impact the adjacent building
and nearby playground fence.
c. Given the species characteristics of this species, large
structural roots are expected to cause future foundational
damage to the building if retained as -is.
d. A drainage line is planned on being installed beneath where
this tree is located.
e. This tree is being recommended for removal in order to
proceed with the aforementioned project, as the line will not be
able to be installed if the tree is in place.
2) 1 15" DBH Crimson King maple (Acerplatanoides 'Crimson Kingl
• A Plus Tree ID# 1035550
• Approximate height: 45 feet
a. This tree is in fair condition.
b. It is located in an inadequate growing space, expected to
outgrow its available space and impact the adjacent building
and nearby playground fence.
c. Given the species characteristics of this species, large
structural roots are expected to cause future foundational
damage to the building if retained as -is.
d. A drainage line is planned on being installed beneath where
this tree is located.
e. This tree is being recommended for removal in order to
proceed with the aforementioned project, as the line will not be
able to be installed if the tree is in place.
3) 1 8.5" DBH Crimson King maple (Acerplatanoides `Crimson Kingl
• A Plus Tree ID# 1035551
• Approximate height: 35 feet
a. This tree is in fair condition.
b. It is located in an inadequate growing space, expected to
outgrow its available space and impact the adjacent building
and nearby playground fence.
c. Given the species characteristics of this species, large
structural roots are expected to cause future foundational
damage to the building if retained as -is.
d. A drainage line is planned on being installed beneath where
this tree is located.
e. This tree is being recommended for removal in order to
proceed with the aforementioned project, as the line will not be
able to be installed if the tree is in place.
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Testing and
No soil assessment or advanced testing procedures were conducted.
Analysis
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Discussion
Crimson King maple trees have a high invasive root -damage potential. These
trees often create large mats of roots in limited soil volumes such as the
spaces they are growing in at Park Edmonds. They are often found damaging
buried utilities and drainage lines.
Upon visual inspection of the 3 Crimson King maple trees discussed in this
report, they were observed to be growing in inappropriate spaces with a high
potential for root damage to the foundation of the apartment building.
Furthermore, the drainage line project will be installed directly beneath where
the trees are currently growing. If retained, the trees would be expected to
damage the drainage line given species characteristics.
Given the impracticality of retaining these trees while the new drainage line is
installed, and the high likelihood for root damage, the trees presented on this
report were viewed as being high risk to the apartment building and drainage
line project. Given the inappropriate location which they are growing, they have
exhausted their usefulness as landscape trees and have become liabilities;
expected to cause foundation and drainage damage if these trees are retained
as -is.
Park Edmonds apartments management intends to plant replacement
trees according to the City of Edmonds' standards, following mitigatory
tree care.
Recommendations
Following the site visit to Park Edmonds , and the assessment of the trees
included on this report, the following is recommended:
The 3 Crimson King maples should be removed to the ground, and the stumps
ground.
• Replacement trees should be replanted in site and climate appropriate
spaces with adequate access to critical resources, and in accordance to the
City of Edmonds' tree code regulations.
• Acceptable species would be: Pacific dogwood, Prairifire crabapple ,Ginko
biloba.
Alternative mitigation options were considered, but removal was deemed the
preferred recommendation out of practicality.
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inappropriate space
for its species.
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