16-102092 ` CITY OF CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
�.. Fed e ra I Way Federal Way,WA 98003-6325
(253)835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
August 15, 2016
Mr.Thomas Lookabaugh FILE
4131 SW 322nd Street
Federal Way,WA 98023-2417
Re: File#16-102092-00-AD;APPROVAL OF REMOVAL OF ALDER TREES
Lookabaugh;4131 SW 322nd Street,Federal Way
Dear Mr.Lookabaugh:
The City of Federal Way's Community Development Department has completed review of an August 1,2016,
Arborist Report prepared by Mr. Bryce Landrud,an I.S.A. Certified Arborist,regarding the removal of two red
alder trees;one being an 18 inch diameter tree at 4.5 feet above ground and the other a 15 inch diameter tree at
4.5 feet above ground.
FINDINGS
The subject trees are located within a critical area,within a few feet of Lake Lorene,a regulated lake under the
Federal Way Revised Code(FWRC).The alder trees overhang the shoreline.
The arborist recommends removal of both trees as they are in decline.Removal as discussed in the arborist report
meets the partial exemption regulations in FWRC 19.145.120(7).A report by a certified arborist has been prepared
and submitted to the city. The arborist proposes to use hand tools to remove both of the trees.
The proposed tree removal is permitted in a regulated lake buffer under FWRC 19.145.370(1).The remaining trees
on site satisfy the seven required tree units for the property;therefore,no replanting is required.
DECISION
Mr. Bryce Landrud has determined that both of the alder trees at the above address should be removed.Pursuant
to FWRC 19.145.120(7),the tree removal outlined in the August 1,2016,arborist report is hereby approved.
CLOSING
This administrative decision shall not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes,policies,and
standards relating to this site. If you have any questions regarding this letter,please contact Planning Intern David
Lee at (253) 835-2622,or david.lee@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
/JAZ,,
Stacey Welsh
Acting Planning Manager
c: David Lee,Planning Intern
Bryce Landrud,Thundering Oak,PO Box 1847 Auburn,WA 98071-1847
Doc.I D.74341
P.O. Box 1847
AUBURN,WA 9807 1-1 847
= OFFICE 253-288-TREE(8733)
FAX: 253.838.2534
WWW.THUNDERINGOAK.COM
Thundering Oak
ENTERPRISES
August 1, 2016
Mrs. Anita Lookabaugh
4131 SW 322nd St.
Federal Way, WA. 98023
Re: File#16-102092-00-AD—hazard tree removal
Dear Mrs. Lookabaugh,
I've inspected the two trees out at the shoreline behind your house on Lake Lorene, and have the
following assessment:
- Both trees are red alder,Alnus rubra.
- Both growing within 3 feet of the water's edge, and both are growing and leaning over the lake.
The first (eastern)has a diameter of 18 inches at 4.5 feet above ground. It has numerous dead
and dying limbs, and is canted at a significant angle of about 15 degrees over the lake. It is in
the middle stage of decline and can be expected to shed more and more material into the lake
until it dies.
The second one has a diameter of 15 inches, also at 4.5 feet above ground. This tree already has
a severe decay column throughout the stem, and about 60%of the canopy has already died. This
tree should be considered to be in a state of imminent risk of failure.
Both of these trees must be considered to be in a state of decline and are both unsightly and
present a risk to any recreational users of the lake. If either of them falls into the lake, it will
likely be stuck there with no means to remove it.
Though these trees are technically in a critical area buffer, there is essentially no buffer area.
The lawn(as do most on the lake) extends right to the edge of the lake, where a 12" shoreline
drops to the water. This shoreline likely changes by a few inches throughout the season, but not
significantly. Any material from the removal of these trees, if left 'in the buffer' would
essentially appear to be a pile of logs and brush at the view end of a manicured landscape. It is
my opinion that the removal of these trees need include the hauling and removal of the debris
from your yard.
Respectfully submitted,
Bryce Landrud
I.S.A. Certified Arborist#PN0232
David Lee
From: Bryce Landrud <bryce@thunderingoak.com>
Sent: Friday,July 29, 2016 1:46 PM
To: David Lee
Cc: tjay30@juno.com
Subject: RE:Tree Removal in Critical Area
Attachments: LookabaughAnita(letter)0716.docx
Hi David,
Sorry for the delay in completing this. Please let me know if you need any additional documentation.
Thank you,
Bryce Landrud
Thundering Oak Enterprises, Inc.
I.S.A. Certified Arborist#PN0232
253.288.8733 cell: 253.261.2094
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From: David Lee [mailto:David.Lee@cityoffederalway.com]
Sent:Tuesday,July 12, 2016 8:42 AM
To: 'bryce@thunderingoak.com'
Subject:Tree Removal in Critical Area
Hi Bryce,
Thanks for the discussion this morning. Your concerns regarding the tree remains are valid and will be
addressed within an official response letter following your submittal of the following required material pursuant
to FWRC 19.145.120(7). Please mail, email, fax, or deliver the material to the Federal Way Permit Center
33325 8th Ave. S. Federal Way, WA 98003 Fax: 253.835.2609 (email: permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com).
Emailed pages should not exceed 11x17 inches. The front page should be labeled with file#16-102092-00-AD.
Let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Kind Regards,
David Lee
Planning Intern
Ph.: 253-835-2622
19.145.120 Partial exemptions.
The following activities are partial exemptions to the provisions of this chapter and require written approval from the director:
(1)Essential public facilities, public utilities and other public improvements. The director may permit the placement of an
essential public facility, public utility or other public improvements in a critical area if no practical alternative with less impact on
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the critical area(s)exists. The specific location and extent of the intrusion into the critical area must constitute the minimum
necessary encroachment to meet the requirements of the public facility or utility and not pose an unreasonable threat to the
health, safety, or welfare on or off the subject property.The intrusion shall attempt to protect and mitigate impacts to the critical
area function and values. The"public utility and other public improvements"shall not include improvements whose primary
purpose is to benefit a private development, including without limitation interior roads or privately owned detention facilities
installed within or during the construction of a residential subdivision, binding site plan, or other commercial development. The
director may require supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with partial exemptions.
(2)Site reconnaissance necessary for preparing land use or building permit applications.Any disturbance of the critical area
shall be the minimum necessary to conduct the site reconnaissance and the area shall be restored to its previous condition
immediately.
(3)Normal maintenance and continuation of existing landscaping and gardens that were legally established prior to city
incorporation. This partial exemption shall be documented by photographs, statements, and/or other evidence provided by the
applicant.
(4) Demolition of structures.The applicant shall submit a temporary erosion and sedimentation control plan and apply for
applicable demolition permit(s).
(5)Restoration and enhancement that does not alter the location, dimensions, or size of the critical area or buffer and does not
reduce the existing quality or functions of the critical area or buffer.The applicant shall submit a restoration and/or enhancement
plan prepared by a qualified professional or as determined by the director.
(6) Removal of invasive and noxious vegetation with mechanized equipment and/or with the use of herbicides.
(7)Vegetation maintenance such as hazard tree removal, removal of nuisance vegetation, and limited pruning for view
preservation.The applicant shall submit a vegetation maintenance plan prepared by a certified arborist or registered landscape
architect that includes the following:
(a)A site plan at appropriate scale denoting the extent of the proposed vegetation maintenance activity;
(b)Tree and vegetation location, type, and caliper of each tree within the area subject to the proposed vegetation
maintenance activity;
(c) Identification of methods of vegetation maintenance(limited to hand tools and hand powered tools); and
(d)Proposed tree and/or vegetation replacement shown on the site plan.
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MAY 0 2 2016 REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
CITY OF . DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Federal WaycrrY OF FEDERAL WAY 33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way,WA 98003-6325
CDS 253-835-2607:Fax 253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalway.com
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List/Describe Attachments
For Staff Use
❑ Code Interpretation/Clarification - No Fee
❑ Critical Areas Letter/Analysis/Peer Review - No Fee(Actual Cost if Applicable)
❑ Request for Extension(Land Use/Plat Approval) - Check Current Fee Schedule
❑ Revisions to Approved Permit - Check Current Fee Schedule
Tree Removal - No Fee
❑ Zoning Compliance Letter - Check Current Fee Schedule
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