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DATE:
October 20, 2022
PREPARED FOR:
Haider Residence
SITE ADDRESS:
915 Brookmere St Edmonds, WA 98020
PREPARED BY:
Kim Ettari - ISA Certified Arborist PN 1301 A / TRAQ
Laughing Trees Landscapes
5607 40th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105
828-318-6088 / laughingtreeslandscapes@gmail.com
NARRATIVE
SCOPE OF WORK
You have asked me to complete an arborist report and tree retention / replanting plan for the City of Edmonds to
accommodate construction of a new residence at 915 Brookmere St.
All documentation below should comply with requirements set forth in Edmonds Municipal Code (23.10.)
METHODOLOGY
The methods used for this assessment are as outlined in Tree Risk Assessment by Julian Dunster and as adopted
by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). The end goal of most assessments is to provide the owner or
manager of the tree(s) with factual information, enabling them to make decisions about the management of the
tree(s). For this particular assessment, I used a Level II Assessment that includes inspection of the root collar, lower
trunk, upper limbs and canopy of the tree as can be seen from the ground. Basic assessment does not include
climbing the tree or excavation of soils to inspect root structure or condition.
I measured two trees for their diameter at breast height (DBH), an industry standard of measuring trees at 4.5'
above grade. Trees that were multi -stemmed or branched below the standard 4.5' point of measurement were
measured in some other way and noted as such in the findings notes of the appropriate tree.
A tree inventory was created that details each tree by reference number, species/common name, size (DBH), drip
line/canopy extension and condition with remarks as needed (See attached inventory.)
A tree map was created indicating the locations and drip lines of the indicated trees as well as any required
replacement trees. The locations of tree protection fences (if required) are also noted (See attached tree map.)
FINDINGS AND OBSERVATIONS
The site is a 10,454 sq ft residential parcel in an established neighborhood in Edmonds, WA. There is an existing
small residence on the northwest corner of the property that will remain and be added to during the construction
project. There are only two signficant trees currently on the property and both of those will be removed for the build.
The two trees are as described below:
Tree #1 - Prunus species I Flowering Cherry -19" DBH (significant) - GOOD CONDITION
This tree is approximately 30' tall with a balanced crown spread of 30'. There are co -dominant stems at 3' with
included bark and split down to the base. There is a slight corrected bow in the trunk but the tree shows good vigor
and general good health.
Tree #2 - Ilex aquifolium I English Holly - 23" DBH (significant) - GOOD CONDITION
This tree is approximately 25' tall with a dense, balanced crown spread of 25'. There are equally -sized co -dominant
stems at 4". Shows excellent health and vigor.
RECOMMENDATIONS & CONSIDERATIONS
As per the Tree Retention Requirements set forth below in Edmonds Municipal Code (23.10.060.C5) this site
currently has fewer than three (3) signficant trees so replanting at a rate of 3 trees per 8,000 sq ft would apply once
construction is complete.
5. For developing properties identified in subsection (A) of this section that have fewer than three significant trees, trees
shall be retained and/or planted that will result in the site having at least three trees, which will be significant at maturity,
per 8,000 square feet of lot area.
The tree replanting schedule would be as follows. Replacement tree suggestions are indicated on the tree map.
Edmonds requirement: 8,000 sq ft = 3 trees
Haider property: 10,454 sq ft = 4 trees
LIMITATIONS
This report was based on the conditions of the trees and site at the time the report was written. Weather and site
changes can alter the conditions at any time. Trees inherently pose a certain degree of hazard and risk from
breakage, failure or other causes and conditions. Recommendations that are made by Laughing Trees Landscapes
are intended to minimize or reduce hazardous conditions that may be associated with trees. However, there is and
there can be no guarantee or certainty that efforts to correct unsafe conditions will prevent breakage or failure of the
tree. Any recommendations made should reduce the risk of tree failure but they cannot eliminate such risk,
especially in the event of a storm or any act of God. There can be no guarantee or certainty that all hazardous
conditions will be detected.
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Haider Residence Tree Inventory - 915 Brookmere St Edmonds, WA 98020
Tree # Botanical Name Common Name DBH Dripline Condition � Notes ActiolT
1
Prunus species Flowering Cherry
1911"
15N/15E/15S/
GOOD
30' tall, co -dominant stems at 3' with included
REMOVE for
construction and
significant
15W
bark, slight corrected bow in trunk
REPLACE
23—
12N/12E/12S/
REMOVE for
2
Ilex aquifolium English Holly
significant
12W GOOD
25' tall, co -dominant stems at 4', dense crown
construction and
REPLACE
Inventory completed on 10/20/2022 by Laughing Trees Landscapes- Kim Ettari (ISA Certified Arborist PN1301A/TRAQ)
"DBH = diameter at breast height / 4.5' from base
"DBH for multi -stem = square root of sum of squared stem diameters
`Dripline = measured in radius