PLN2022-0086 Determination_EmailPowers, Deb
From: Powers, Deb
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 2:45 PM
To: Jancarlo Perez
Subject: RE: Tree Removal in Critical Area/PLN2022-0086
Hi Jancarlo,
I've reviewed your application for the removal of 5 trees within a critical area consisting of slopes greater than 25%, as
depicted in orange and red shown on GIS mapping below (ECDC 23.10.040.A.1). Hazard ("high" or "extreme" by TRAQ
standards) or nuisance (causing significant damage to property) trees may be removed from critical areas with
supporting documentation from a Certified Arborist per ECDC 23.10.040.F and 23.40.220(C)8(b).
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Based on the report submitted by your arborist, the following trees are approved for removal:
Tree #1 as a nuisance tree causing deck damage
Tree #2 as a hazard tree
Tree #3 as a hazard tree
Tree #4 as a hazard tree
Although your arborist recommends Trees #1-4 be removed to stumps, please consider converting one or each of these
trees to a wildlife habitat snag.
Tree #5 does not meet the criteria for tree removal in a critical area per ECDC 23.40.220.(C)8(b) and is not approved for
removal. It may be pruned as recommended by your arborist. To pursue the removal of trees in critical areas that do not
meet hazard or nuisance criteria, you would need to submit a Geotech report that affirms that the removal will not
negatively impact the critical area/buffer. The Geotech report will need to be submitted as a Type 1 permit application
(fees apply) through mybuildingpermit.com.
Feel free to print this email to show your tree care professional that Trees #1-4 have been reviewed/approved for
removal by the City. Thank you again for your patience and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have additional
questions regarding Edmonds' tree codes.
Best,
Deb Powers I Urban Forest Planner
Planning & Development Department
City of Edmonds, WA
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425-771-0220, ext. 1278
From: Jancarlo Perez <jancarlo.perez@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 10:50 AM
To: Powers, Deb <deborah.powers@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Re: Hello! Regarding PLN2022-0086
Hi Deb,
Can you you please me help me with my permits/application? It's been more than six weeks since I filed for it and I've
reached out to you and asked for updates several times, waiting ample time each time before reaching out again. I had
20 gigantic branches fall from one of my supposedly healthy trees this past week- this is a wake up call for me and I'd
really appreciate it if we can move forward with my hazardous/high risk tree removal application.
Thanks,
Jancarlo
On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 1:37 PM Jancarlo Perez <jancarlo.perez@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Deb,
Thank you for the conversation today over the phone. Completely understand your busy schedule, and I'm looking
forward to hearing good news this Friday regarding my hazard tree removal application.
Regards,
Jancarlo
On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 5:13 PM Jancarlo Perez <lancarlo.perez@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Deborah,
Was hoping to hear back from you last Thursday after our in -person conversation on 11/7. Wondering if you have any
update regarding my application...
Regards,
Jancarlo
On Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 1:03 PM Jancarlo Perez <jancarlo.perez@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Deb,
Wanted to reach out regarding my hazard tree permit application (PLN2022-0086). I totally understand these things
can take some time- I just wanted to reach out to see if there has been any update. Best regards and Happy
Halloween.
-Jancarlo Perez