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APPROVED PLN Nuisance Tree Removal PLN2024-0013CITY OF EDMONDS 121 511 Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION 'hC. 18y\3 March 13, 2024 Applicant: Rob Reed Owners: Thomas and Piyumika Fraser 10318 2441h St SW Edmonds, WA 98020 Subject: Nuisance Tree Removal (PLN2024-0013) The removal of 1 nuisance has been APPROVED per ECDC ECDC 23.10.040(F) and 23.10.050(A), and as recommended by your arborist. The nuisance tree is not within nor adjacent to mapped critical area at 10318 2441h St SW. No replacement tree(s) or fee in lieu is required. The permit is approved with the following conditions: • Arborist recommendations must be met. • Trees must be felled onto private property. • Vehicles and equipment must 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 must 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. • 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. • Contractor/owner must 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. • 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 let me know at either rose.haas@edmondswa.gov or 425-771-0220. Thankyou, `� Rose Haas, Planner CITY OF EDMONDS MyBuildingPermit.com Clearing and Grading Application #1441963 - Fraser - 10318 244th St SW - 16246 Applicant First Name Last Name Company Name Rob Reed Seattle Tree Care Number Street Apartment or Suite Number E-mail Address 4035 23rd Ave W consulting@seattletreecare.org City State Zip Phone Number Extension Seattle WA 98199 (206) 401-4077 Contractor Company Name SEATTLE TREE CARE Number Street Apartment or Suite Number 319 Nickerson St, PMB 203 City State Zip Phone Number Extension SEATTLE WA 98177 (206) 789-0534 State License Number License Expiration Date UBI # E-mail Address SEATTTC781 P7 10/27/2024 BD97DRsR9 consulting@seattletreecare.org Project Location Number Street Floor Number Suite or Room Number 10318 244TH ST SW City Zip Code County Parcel Number EDMONDS 98020 27033600303800 Associated Building Permit Number Tenant Name Additional Information (i.e. equipment location or special instructions)_ Work Location Property Owner First Name Last Name or Company Name Thomas G & Piyumika S Fraser Number Street Apartment or Suite Number 10318 244TH ST SW 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: 2/13/2024 Submitted By: Rob Reed Page 1 of 2 i CITY OF EDMONDS MyBuildingPermit.com Clearing and Grading Application #1441963 - Fraser - 10318 244th St SW - 16246 Project Contact Company Name: Seattle Tree Care Name: Rob Reed Email: consulting@seattletreecare.org Address: 4035 23rd Ave W Phone #: (206) 401-4077 Seattle WA 98199 Project Type Single Family Residential Activity Type Scope of Work Trees or Vegetation Only Nuisance Tree Project Name: Fraser - 10318 244th St SW - 16246 Description of Remove one Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii, DSH 24.4") abutting the driveway. Work: -Safely remove and haul away all wood and debris -Low impact to be made to surrounding properties and landscape -Low stump to remain Project Details Tree Information Total number of trees to be removed 1 Description (species, diameter) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) DSH: 24.4" Location (front yard, back yard, etc.) Front yard abutting driveway Page 2 of 2 . OF tp,b v OHO MyBuildingPermit.com Jurisdiction: Edmonds Project Name: Fraser - 10318 244th St SW - 16246 Application ID: 1441963 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. Project Description The scope of this project involves removing the 24.4" DSH Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) down to a Low Stump. All wood and debris will be safely removed and hauled away. Low impact will be made to the surrounding landscape. No application fee or tree replacement/fee-in-lieu is required to compliantly remove this tree per email conversations between Patrick Boyle and Tristan Sewell on 2/12/2024. Filter Layers... Q Finer + Adjacent to Hazard 0 Wetlands > Wetlands Boundary > 0 ; _ Floodplains > — 0 Landslide and Erosion Hazard . Landslide Hazard Area 40% ' ® Severe Erosion Hazard 15%-40% ❑ Erosion Hazard Areas 15%-40% 25%Slope for Trees — + Sensitive Habitats and Species + 0 Wellhead protection Areas i. + 0 Wildland Urban interface a - Layers Q Parcels(l) Ildland... ry . 0 15 3011 Proposed removal of 1x Douglas Fir Approximate Canopy (Pseudotsuga menziziesii) that's damaging the . ��Coverage Approximate driveway Root Flare Location Existing Structures Filter Layers... Q Filter Adjacent to Hazard Wetlands > E._ Wetlands Boundary > O ; . Floodplains > — p tandslideand Erosion Hazard . Landslide Hazard Area 40% ® Severe Erosion Hazard 15%-40% Erosion Areas 15%-40% p 25%Slopefor Trees + 0 sensitive Habitats and Species + O Wellhead Protection Areas + Q Wildland urban Interface . La,-s q Panels(,) Approximate Canopy . ��Coverage Approximate Root Flare Location Proposed removal of 1x Douglas Fir O (Pseudotsuga menziziesii) that's damaging the driveway Existing Structures C 4 SEATTLE i'TREECARE Arborist Report — Nuisance Client Information Client: Sandy Fraser Location: 10318 244th St SW, Edmonds, WA, 98020 Date:2/13/2024 Arborist: Robert Wild Reed (PN-9681A, TRAQ) Introduction The site is a residential property containing 25% Slopes. The property is landscaped with a lawn and various native and ornamental shrubs and trees. Seattle Tree Care was contacted to assess the conditions of the tree for health, safety, and infrastructure conflict. The tree was assessed by a TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualified) Arborist. The following report outlines the findings of a level 2 visual tree assessment in accordance with ANSI (A300) standards. Tree Information Table Tree ID Scientific Name Common Name DSH Location Recommendations 1 Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir 24.4" Front Yard Removal Table 1: Tree Inventory Observations and Recommendations Tree #1: • The tree's crown appears to be in Good condition. • The root growth within the Critical Root Zone (CRZ) is restricted by the concrete front driveway. • The roots of the tree are evidently causing Significant obvious damage to the concrete front driveway (Figs.1 Et 2). • Sounding at the stem reveals no obvious signs of internal decay. • Removal Recommended • A Habitat Snag isn't recommended. 08/18/2023 12:10:2 t Fig.1: Roots Damaging Concrete Driveway Fig.2: Structural Surface Roots Conclusion The tree is in an overall healthy condition, but is evidently, actively causing Significant obvious damage to the front concrete driveway. In my professional opinion, root -pruning to mitigate further damage to the driveway is not recommended as the Severe root -cuts necessary to clear the driveway would have a High likelihood of ultimately killing the tree and/or rendering it structurally unsound - thereby creating future High risk to the surrounding homes. The Likelihood of the Roots Imminently impacting the concrete driveway, causing Significant harm, is High. I recommend the removal of Tree #1 and replacing it with a native tree species of comparable canopy coverage at maturity in a location within the property where it will have an Improbable likelihood of creating future risk to surrounding private infrastructure. Replacement isn't required, however, for permit acquisition using the Nuisance request type. Assumptions and Limiting Conditions: Introduction This report is based on a field examination of the site on 8/18/2023. The consultant/arborist has taken reasonable steps to verify the accuracy of the information provided, but cannot guarantee its accuracy. The report covers only the trees that were examined and mentioned in the report. It reflects the condition of the trees at the time of inspection. The inspection was limited to a visual method of the trees in question. There is no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, that any deficiencies or problems of the mentioned trees may not arise in the future. Assumptions and Limiting Conditions • The legal description of the property is assumed to be correct. • The property is assumed to be free and clear of any title or ownership issues, and the client owns the property or is the agent for the owner. The consultant/arborist assumes no responsibility for matters of legal character. • The property is assumed to be in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, statutes, and regulations. • The consultant/arborist has taken reasonable steps to verify the accuracy of the information provided, but cannot guarantee its accuracy. • The consultant/arborist is not required to give any testimony or attend court for any reason considering this report unless subsequent contractual agreements are made. • Any alterations made to this report or loss automatically invalidates this report. • This document is protected by copyright laws. Possession of this report or a copy of this report does not imply right of publication or use for any purpose by anyone other than the person for whom it was created for, without prior expressed written permission of the consulting arborist. • The report and values/opinions expressed represent the opinion of the consultant/arborist, and the arborist fees are in no way contingent upon reporting any specified values, stipulated results, the occurrence of a subsequent event, nor upon finding to be reported. The consultant/arborist retains all intellectual property rights in the report. The client is granted a non-exclusive, non -transferable license to use the report for the sole purpose for which it was intended. • The report is based on a visual inspection of the trees and does not include any non-destructive testing or invasive procedures. • The report does not guarantee the future health or stability of the trees. The report does not take into account any future changes in the environment that could affect the trees. The client should schedule regular inspections of the trees by a qualified arborist. • The client should consider having the trees pruned or removed if they are in poor health or pose a hazard. This report provides an overview of the condition of the trees on the property. The client should use this information to make informed decisions about the management of the trees. • The consultant/arborist cannot be held responsible for any hidden or undetected conditions that may affect the health or stability of the trees. • The consultant/arborist cannot be held responsible for any damage caused to the trees or property by acts of nature, such as storms, floods, or earthquakes. • The client should obtain all necessary permits and approvals before taking any action based on the recommendations in this report. This report is confidential and should not be reproduced or distributed without the prior written consent of the client. Methods: Measuring: We measured the diameter of each tree at 4.5' above ground level, also known as diameter at standard height (DSH). If a tree had multiple stems, we measured each stem individually at standard height and calculated a single -stem equivalent diameter. This value is used to regulate trees in the city of Seattle. When limbs or deformities occurred at standard height, measurement was taken below 4.5 ft. Evaluating: We evaluated tree health and structure using visual tree assessment (VTA) methods. VTA is a process of identifying symptoms that a tree produces in reaction to a weak spot or area of mechanical stress. A tree reacts to mechanical and physiological stresses by growing more vigorously to reinforce weak areas, while depriving less stressed parts. This understanding of the uniform stress allows the arborist to make informed judgments about the condition of a tree. Rating: We rated tree health and structure based on a number of factors, including crown indicators such as foliar density, size, color, stem and shoot extensions. We also evaluated the tree for form and structural defects, including past damage and decay. Condition: The condition of each tree was rated using the following categories: Excellent: The tree is healthy and vigorous, with little or no twig dieback, discoloration, or defoliation. The tree has a nearly ideal form and is generally symmetrical. Good: The tree is healthy and has no significant damage due to disease or pests. There is some minor twig dieback, discoloration, or defoliation, but the tree is still structurally sound. Fair: The tree has some damage due to disease or pests, but it is not likely to be fatal. There is some twig dieback, defoliation, discoloration, and/or dead branches, but the tree still has a significant amount of live foliage. Poor: The tree is unhealthy and declining in appearance. There is significant damage due to disease or pests, and the tree may have structural defects. Very Poor: The tree is unhealthy and appears to be dying. There is little live foliage, and the tree may have multiple severe structural defects. Critical: The tree is dying and/or presents an unacceptable risk which necessitates immediate removal. Dead: The tree is dead. Glossary Arboriculture: The science and art of caring for trees, shrubs and other woody plants in landscape settings. Arborist: A person possessing the technical competence through experience and related training to provide for or supervise the management of trees or other woody plants in a landscape setting. Biomass: The total mass, at a given time, of living organisms of one or more species per unit area (species biomass) or of all the species in the community (community biomass). Bracing: Installation of steel rods or bolts through the stems or limbs, to reduce twisting or splitting of the wood. Cabling: Installation of steel cables, attached to lag screws or bolts placed in tree limbs, to provide additional support or to limit movement and stress of limbs. Cavity: An open and exposed area of wood, where the bark is missing and internal wood has been decayed and dissolved. Compaction: The compression of soil, causing a reduction of pore space and an increase in the density of the soil. Tree roots cannot grow in compacted soil. Conifer: Plant that bears seeds in a cone. Core Sample: A sample of wood extracted from a trunk or branch, using an increment borer tool. The resulting core can be analyzed for characteristics of growth, structure, and decay, and for species identification. Critical root zone: Portion of the root system that is the minimum necessary to maintain vitality or stability of the tree. Encroachment or damage to the critical root zone will put the tree at risk of failure. Decay: Progressive deterioration of organic tissues, usually caused by fungal or bacterial organisms, resulting in loss of cell structure, strength, and function. In wood, the loss of structural strength. Deciduous: Perennial plant that loses all its leaves at one time during the year. Defoliation: Loss of leaves. Dormant: Seasonal quiescent state in which the plant suspends growth. Usually occurs during winter months. Evergreen: Plant that retains its leaves for more than one growing season. Fertilization: The process of adding nutrients to a tree or plant; usually done by incorporating the nutrients into the soil, but sometimes by foliar application or injection directly into living tissues. Foliage: The live leaves or needles of the tree; the plant part primarily responsible for photosynthesis. Growth Increment: The incremental growth added as new wood each growing season over existing wood. This is seen as growth rings in cross -sections of wood. Hardwood: Trees that lose their leaves in autumn; also refers to the wood produced by these trees. Hardwoods are the predominant type of tree in the deciduous forest. Herbicide: A chemical that kills plants or inhibits their growth; intended for weed control. Horticulture: Cultivation of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants. Insecticide: A chemical that kills insects. Integrated Pest Management: System of controlling pests and their damaging effects through mechanical, chemical, biological, cultural and regulatory techniques. Landscape: Areas of land that are distinguished by differences in landforms, vegetation, land use, and aesthetic characteristics. Mitigation: Action taken to alleviate potential adverse effects on wetlands and fish habitat undergoing modification. Also commonly used to mean compensation for damage done. Mulch: Any material such as wood chips, straw, sawdust, leaves, and stone that is spread on the surface of the soil to protect the soil and plant roots from the effects of raindrops, soil crusting, freezing, and evaporation. Natural pruning: The natural death of branches on the stem of a tree from such causes as decay, or deficiency of light or water, or snow, ice and wind breakage. Natural target pruning: Pruning technique in which only branch tissue is removed, with the cut placed just beyond the branch collar. Nutrients: The substances, such as mineral elements and compounds, including water and air, that a plant synthesizes into the complex compounds of tissue. Overmature: Tree or stand that has passed the age of maturity where the rate of growth has diminished and the trees are weakened. Pruning: Selective removal of woody plant parts of any size, using saws, pruners, clippers, or other pruning tools. Resistograph®: A gear -driven drilling instrument which inserts a three -millimeter -diameter probe into a tree, and graphically or digitally records resistance to the probe; used to detect decay and defects. Root System: The portion of the tree containing the root organs, including buttress roots, transport roots, and fine absorbing roots; all underground parts of the tree. Root Zone: The area and volume of soil around the tree in which roots are normally found. May extend to three or more times the branch spread of the tree, or several times the height of the tree. Senescence: The process of aging, decline and death. Softwood: Cone -bearing trees with needles or scale -like leaves; also refers to the wood produced by these trees. Softwoods are the predominant tree type in coniferous forests. Soil: A dynamic natural body composed of mineral and organic materials and living forms in which plants grow. Species: The main category of taxonomic classification into which living organisms are subdivided, comprising a group of similar individuals having a number of correlated characteristics. Stress: Unfavorable deviation from normal. The action on a body of any system of balanced forces whereby strain or deformation results. In arboriculture, the adverse alteration of tree health by abiotic or biotic factors. Target: Any person or object within reach of a falling tree or part of a tree, that may be injured or damaged. Thinning: Pruning technique in which branches are removed at their point of origin. Tree protection zone: A designated area around trees where maximum protection and preservation efforts are implemented to minimize soil compaction, etc. Urban forestry: Management of naturally occurring and planted trees in urban areas Vigor: Overall health; the capacity to grow and resist physiological stress. Visual Tree Assessment: Method of evaluating structural defects and stability in trees. Replanting Instructions Reference from Seattle SDCI Tip 4331A Preparation of the site: Noxious and invasive vegetation must be removed prior to planting and properly disposed of off -site. Removing these weeds is crucial to the success of the restoration as even a small amount can out -compete native plants. The King County Noxious Weed Control Board provides excellent resources on weed control. Use of pesticides or machines to remove vegetation is prohibited unless authorized under a permit. On steep slopes and stream banks, care should be taken to avoid exposure of bare soils for extended periods. Exposed soil is likely to erode quickly, harming aquatic habitat if it washes into a waterway. A layer of mulch 3" deep will provide basic erosion protection; however, on steeper slopes, the mulch should be covered with straw or jute matting and barriers such as silt fencing may also be necessary to prevent erosion and run-off. Dig Hole 2-3 times width of container Container Planting Planting: When possible, planting should be done between mid -October and mid -December as plants grow roots during cool weather, even with the top of the plant is dormant. In addition, less water is required. Planting between mid -December and mid -April is also appropriate but more attention to supplemental watering may be required. Make sure to read and follow any nursery instructions that come with the plants. Spacing requirements, in particular, may vary from the estimates used in your planting plan. Before planting, set out the plants where they will be planted to make sure the arrangement works well. Instructions for Container Plants: 1. Dig bowl -shaped planting holes at least twice the width and just slightly deeper than the potted plant's container. Remove any existing roots or loose materials such as leaves, rocks or branches from the hole. 2. Roughen the sides and bottom of the hole with a pick or shovel. 3. Remove the plant from its container and gently loosen bound roots on the outer inch of the soil and cut roots that encircle the root ball. 4. Set the plant in the hole so that the top of the soil remains level with the surrounding soil. Fill the surrounding space with loose native soil. 5. Cover any exposed roots, but do not pile dirt on the stem as it will kill most plants. For trees and shrubs, the top of the root crown (where the plant flairs as the trunk ends and the roots begin) should be exposed. 6. Gently press the filled soil to collapse air pockets, but allow the soil to remain loose. 7. Form a temporary water basin around the base of the plant to encourage water penetration and water thoroughly (approximately 2" of water over the site). 8. Mulch should be added to a 3" thickness over the entire planting area. Wood chips, leaves, grass clippings, compost and manure are common mulches. Coarse wood chips are preferable in areas where noxious or invasive species may be a problem. Placing cardboard under the mulch may also help prevent weeds from growing up and will biodegrade over time. 9. Staking of trees or shrubs should not be necessary unless high winds exist or the tree is tall and has little roots. If it is necessary, use thick rope or padding around the tree to prevent damage to the bark and use the minimum amount of tension necessary to achieve balance. 10. If the area is heavily trafficked, it may also be necessary to add a barrier to protect the planting area. For Bare Root Plants, follow instructions given by the nursery or plant salvage group. Monitoring and Maintenance: Plantings should be monitored for at least five years to ensure that the plants properly establish themselves. If more than half the plants die in the first two years, additional planting should be undertaken to maintain a sufficiently dense buffer. Below are additional guidelines for maintenance of your restoration project. During the first two years, it is critical to properly water, weed and monitor the site while the plants establish themselves. Plants should be watered when dry from May 1 to Oct. 15. Deep, infrequent watering is best. Weeding around the plants should be done at least twice a year particularly in the early and late spring. Hand pull noxious and invasive plants, removing the roots to prevent re -growth. Removal of noxious weeds may require additional weeding and monitoring. Maintaining a healthy cover of mulch will help reduce both weeding and watering. In the long term, these areas should maintain themselves similar to any natural ecosystem. Leaves, woody debris, and dead trees provide food and habitat for wildlife on land and in the water and should remain undisturbed. Similarly, pruning can damage many plants and should be minimized.