Nuisance tree removal STF2021-0007CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
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April 26, 2021
Sean and Renee Drew
17715 Talbot Road
Edmonds, WA 98026
reneedal@hotmail.com
Subject: Nuisance Tree Removal
17715 Talbot Road
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Drew,
Information has been submitted to City of Edmonds regarding the removal of a maple tree on your
property located at 17715 Talbot Road. The tree has a diameter at breast height (DBH) of at least 24
inches and thus is subject to the emergency ordinance for landmark trees adopted under Ordinance No.
4217. Ordinance No. 4217 only allows the removal of landmark trees outside of the development
review process if the tree is a hazard tree or nuisance tree as defined by Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC) 23.10.020.G and 23.10.020.K.
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.
An arborist report dated April 2, 2021 provides photos of the tree and the damage the tree is causing to
the driveway (attached) along with a description that root pruning is not an option as that would
compromise tree health and destabilize the tree. The tree appears to be a nuisance tree 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. Since the subject nuisance tree is greater the 14 inches, it is required to be
replaced at a ratio of three to one. ECDC 23.10.080.D notes 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 the nuisance tree identified in the attached April 2, 2021
arborist report.
2. A minimum of three replacement trees must be planted. Native species are preferred as
indicated in ECDC 23.10.080.D.3.
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.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at kernen.lien@edmondswa.gov, or 425-771-0220.
Sincerely,
Kernen Lien
Environmental Programs Manager
cc: Jennifer Wells, Washington Tree Experts
Drew (Edmonds)
April 2, 2021
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To:
Client name
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Re:
Washington Tree Experts
9792 Edmonds Way #123
Edmonds, WA 98020
206-362-3380
wtetree@yahoo.com
Department of Planning City of Edmonds
Sean and Renee Drew
17715 Talbot Rd.
Edmonds, WA 98026
RECEIVED
Apr 07 2021
CITY OF EDMONDS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
Bigleaf maple (Acer mocrophyllum) = 37" diameter at standard height
This letter accompanies the application to remove a nuisance maple tree located north of the
driveway.
Conditions of concern (see attached photos):
The bigleaf Maple tree located next to the driveway is of normal health and vigor. There is a
moderate overall risk of failure. Tree has surface roots that have caused significant damage to
the driveway. The client is seeking to repair the drive and to do so the roots will have to be
removed. The driveway is located in the critical root zone of the large tree. Cutting roots in this
area will be detrimental to tree health and stability. If the roots are left intact the driveway will
be damaged again in the near future from ever expanding surface and structural roots.
Recommendations:
Unfortunately, root pruning will not mitigate damage to the driveway without compromising the
tree health and stability. Remove tree as approved by governing agency. The removal of the
tree will not adversely affect the adjacent trees.
We use methods from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) for tree risk assessment
while looking at the overall health of the trees and site conditions.
In examining each tree, we look at such factors as:
-size
-vigor
-root health
Washington Tree Experts Certified Arborist
Drew (Edmonds)
April 2, 2021
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-crown health
-deadwood and hanging branches
-pest and disease
While no one can predict with absolute certainty if a tree will or will not fail, we can, by using
scientific process assess which of the trees is most likely to fail and take appropriate action.
Prepared by
Jennifer Wells
Certified Arborist #PN6209A
ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor
Waiver of Liability
This information represents the tree health assessment at this point in time. My findings do not guarantee future safety nor are
they predictions of future events. Information contained in this report covers only those items that were examined and reflects
the condition of those items at the time of inspection. The inspection is limited to visual examination of accessible items without
dissection, excavation, probing, or coring. Our fee is in no way contingent upon a result or occurrence of a subsequent event, or
upon any finding to be reported.
Attachments
Site map
Photos
Application
Basic Tree Risk Assessment Form
Washington Tree Experts Certified Arborist
Drew (Edmonds)
April 2, 2021
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