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June 16, 2015
CITY OF EDMONDS
1215 1h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 ® Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT ® PLANNING DIVISION
Sigve Helleren
Pacific Emerald Homes
PO Box 822
Edmonds, WA 98020
Subject: Request for information regarding tree cutting south of 18910 Soundview Place in
association with Lewis remodel permit (BLD20150148)
Dear Mr. Helleren:
It has come to the City's attention that unpermitted tree cutting has occurred on and south of
the parcel referenced above. The slope and stream to the south are critical areas as was
identified during the review of the remodel permit for the Lewis residence. Since the site of the
tree cutting activity was located within and adjacent to critical areas, a tree cutting permit and
critical area review would have been required pursuant to ECDC 18.45.020 and ECDC 23.40 and
no such review was requested prior to the tree cutting in question. As a result, this action
constitutes a code violation which may be subject to treble penalties due to the location within
critical areas and their associated buffers in accordance with ECDC 18.45.070.
In order to rectify the situation, mitigate impacts to the critical area, and inform enforcement
actions including potential fines, please provide the following information:
1. A report from an arborist certified in tree risk assessment detailing the extent of the
cutting activity. The report must include a site plan identifying the location of all cutting
activity, the species of the trees and other vegetation that was cut, the diameter of the
vegetation that was cut, an assessment of the health of the trees that were trimmed
and likelihood of survivability.
2. A geotechnical report assessing the impact of the tree cutting on the slope and
recommendations regarding any debris that was left on the slope.
3. A mitigation plan consistent with the minimum performance standards for restoration
detailed in ECDC 23.40.240.C.
Please submit the requested information to the City of Edmonds by June 30, 2015. If you have
any questions, please contact me at 425-771-0220 or michaelclugston@edmondswa.gov.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Clugston, AIC
Associate Planner
Encl.: Reconnaissance photos
Cc: Ron McNurlen
402 Ave. A
Snohomish, WA 98290
Jeffrey and Maureen Lewis
18910 Soundview Place
Edmonds, WA 98020
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