13-100151 CITY HALL
Ahi. CITY OF 33325 8th Avenue South
.' . Federal Way Federal Way,WA 98003-6325
(253)835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
January 31,2013
Steve Ikerd
City of Federal Way-Parks
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way,WA 98003
RE: Permit#13-100151-00-AD; MARTIN
2804 SW 300th Place,Federal Way
Dear Steve,
The Community and Economic Development Department has received your request to remove hazardous
trees at the above-referenced address.According to the city's critical areas inventory,the trees are located
on an Erosion Hazard Area and Landslide Hazard area,and therefore,removal does not qualify as an
exempt action listed in Federal Way Revised Code(FWRC) 19.120.030.The department has issued
Interpretation#10-01 that provides clarification of the proper procedure,application materials,and
decisional criteria for vegetation removal within identified critical areas.
DECISION
Proposed tree work utilizing hand tools and/or hand powered tools is hereby approved per the findings
and conclusions provided below.
CONDITIONS
1. All tree trimming will be done by using climbing equipment,hand tools/hand powered tools, and
ropes.
2. Debris will be lowered and removed from the area using no heavy equipment within the sensitive area.
BACKGROUND
On January 9,2013,the city received a request from Steve Ikerd to do work on 7+removals of
cottonwoods on City Park property. Submitted with the request was an I.S.A.Certified Arborist
assessment by Bryce Landrud with Thundering Oak Enterprises dated December 31,2012.Detailed in the
letter provided by Mr.Landrud,the subject trees pose potential hazard to power poles and house supply
power lines and the house.Mr.Landrud proposes work on one cottonwood where the top is growing out
at a significant angle over the lawn and towards power poles and house supply power lines,another
cottonwood where the top is growing out over gardens and east end of the house,and on 4+cottonwoods
to cut ivy rings on all ivy-covered trees.
Mr.Ikerd
January 31,2013
Page 2
DECISIONAL CRITERIA
Planning Division staff reviewed the request and provided a bulleted response to each of the director's
decisional criteria below.
1. The proposed activity will not adversely affect water quality.
• The scope of work is limited to only the trees mentioned in the arborist report that pose
risk to residential property.Tree roots will not be disturbed;adequate erosion protection
to the slope will be retained.Further,the decision has been conditioned to allow removal
via hand tools only to limit impact on surrounding soils.
2. The proposed activity will not destroy nor damage a significant habitat area.
• The parcels are not designated a Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area.No trees
will be removed and adequate habitat will remain.
3. The proposed activity will not adversely affect drainage or stormwater retention capabilities.
• Tree stumps and root systems will be retained so work will not alter the drainage course
or contribute to drainage and stormwater retention failures.
4. The proposed activity will not lead to unstable earth conditions nor create erosion hazards.
• Tree work is limited in scope. Remaining vegetation and removal conditions will provide
adequate stabilization and erosion controls.
5. The proposed activity will not be materially detrimental to any other property nor to the city as a
whole, including the loss of significant open space.
• Tree work will reduce the likelihood of property damage and the result of tree work will
not contribute to the loss of open space.
6. The proposed activity is necessary to: a)maintain existing pathways and landscaping,ensure the
health of existing vegetation,achieve limited pruning to allow for view maintenance,reduce tree
mass or redirect tree growth,or similar purposes;and/or b)the proposed activity is necessary to
minimize potential impacts from dead, dying, diseased, or otherwise dangerous or nuisance
vegetation.(Emphasis added.)
• Certified Arborist Bryce Landrud has determined the trees are growing over the house.
His recommendation is to remove damaged/dead portions before they damage the house.
7. The proposed activity does not require review under the State Environmental Policy Act.
• The department concludes this activity is exempt from SEPA review.
8. The proposed activity is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.120,"Clearing,Grading, and
Tree and Vegetation Retention."
• The removal of stems is consistent with the purpose statement and regulations of Chapter
19.120.
13-100151 Doc.I.D.62964
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Mr.Ikerd
January 31,2013
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CLOSING
This administrative decision shall not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes,policies,
and standards relating to this site.Please contact Planning Intern Stacey Curry at 253-835-2622,or
CD.Volunteer@cityoffederalway.com, should you have any questions regarding this decision.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen,Planning Manager
for Patrick Doherty,Director
c: Stacey Curry,Planning Intern
13-100151
Dec,1.D.62964
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Istiac Conlen
From: Steve Ikerd
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 12:02 PM
To: Isaac Conlen
Subject: FW: Pam Martin
Attachments: FWParks(89)PamMartin1212.docx
Here is the summary of the Martins next to the Oakes in the same Poverty Bay greenbelt. I have seen
this one first hand and I am concern for the size of the tops in these Cottonwoods and the damage
they could create if they break apart. The strategy is to do some weight reduction pruning to reduce
some risk.
From: Bryce Landrud [mailto:bryce@thunderingoak.com]
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 3:21 PM
To: Steve Ikerd
Subject: Pam Martin
Hi Steve — here's the goods on Martin's place. Pretty much what we talked about, but it's a lot of
work ($2200.00 or so for all of it).
Hope you had a good NYE.
Bryce Landrud
Thundering Oak Enterprises, Inc.
I.S.A. Certified Arborist#PN0232
253.288.8733
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Thundering Oak
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PO Box 1847 Start
Auburn, WA 98071 Finish
www.thunderingoak.com Foreman
253.288.TREE (8733) FAX: 253.939.5126 Crew
PAM MARTIN RES./2804 SW 300T"
CUSTOMER NAME: FW PARKS JOB LOCATION: PL. #89
ADDRESS:
CITY: Zip: 98001
TELEPHONE: 835.6911 CELL/BUSINESS PHONE:
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DATE ESTIMATOR DATE APPROVED P.O./REFERENCE# CONTACT
12/31/12 Bryce Landrud 1 #89/Martin Steve I.
-SPECIES/TYPE ' LOCATION j WHAT WE'RE GOING TO DO REMOVE STUMP AMOUNT
Cottonwood West side of back Remove large co-dominant top growing out
yard. (right side at significant angle over lawn and towards
looking up from power poles and house supply power lines.
driveway)
Cottonwood East of house in Remove large co-dominant top growing out 1
wooded area. over gardens and east end of house. This
section has previous top failure and
associated decay zone.
Cottonwood Same, tree just Cut ivy ring to kill above-ground ivy vines.
south of#2 Remove largest low branch extending over
garden area.
4+ In wooded area Cut ivy rings on all ivy-covered trees.
cottonwoods east of home
WHAT DO YOU WANT US TO DO? WE GET (SUBTOTAL)
NO CLEAN UP GOVT GETS
HAUL BRUSH CUT WOOD INTO 18" ROUNDS& LEAVE ON SITE (TO HAUL OR
NOT TO HAUL?) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
XX HAUL BRUSH AND WOOD THAT ENDS UP IN HOMEOWNER'S LAWN AND GARDEN
AREA. (YEP, WE CAN DO THAT TOO)
THESE AMAZING PRICES ARE YOURS FOR
HAUL STUMP CHIPS 30 DAYS ONLY.
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