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CD Temp
From: CD Temp
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:31 PM
To: Isaac Conlen
Subject: RE: Dangerous Tree
Attachments: Trees 1 &2jpg
Isaac,
It looks like the body is missing from my first message for some reason. Sorry if this is duplicated. Below is my draft
respose to this tree removal request.
-Kennith
Mr.James Marino
2454 SW 307th ST
Federal Way,WA 98023-7848
RE: FILE#12-101206-00-AD;DIRECTORS APPROVAL-Tree Removal Request
*NO SITE ADDRESS*PARCEL#072104-9027,Federal Way
Dear Mr. Marino:
On March 14,2012 the Community and Economic Development Department received your request to remove two trees
on your property(Parcel#072104-9027)that you indicated are a hazard and potentially pose a threat to adjacent public
property if they fall northward. The photos you provided show two trees. In the interest of clarity the trees are identified
as follows: the tree on the left and in the foreground of the picture(Tree#1); and the tree on the right and in the
background of the picture(Tree#2). As no certified arborist report has been made,judged is based on the appearances of
the trees by city staff. A site visit was conducted on March 15, 2012. Pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code(FWRC)
19.120.030(12)the director may authorize the removal of overhanging vegetation,hazardous trees and/or dead or diseased
trees.
DECISION
The City agrees that Tree#2 appears to be dead or diseased and is leaning northward towards the adjacent neighboring
property. Failure of the tree's structure could result in the tree falling and damaging private property and removal is
hereby authorized.
Tree#1 does not appear to be in dead, diseased and/or hazardous based on our understanding and visual appearances. The
tree is leaning southward into the property and if failed would fall in that direction;which poses no threat to public health
or property as the lot is vacant. There does appear to be damaged and possibly hazardous limbs that may be removed at
your discretion with no further review from the city. Removal of Tree#1 is hereby denied;however,removal may be
authorized if a report is made by a certified arborist declaring the tree is dead and/or hazardous.
CLOSING
This approval is limited to Tree#2 removal, identified on the enclosed picture. Only handheld tools may be used
(including, but not limited to,handheld chainsaws). Use of heavy machinery shall not be permitted. Should you have any
further questions regarding this decision, please feel free to contact me.
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From: Isaac Conlen
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 8:38 AM
To: CD Temp
Subject: FW: Dangerous Tree
Hi Kennith,
Would you please work on this tree removal request? I like to be prompt with this type of issue as it may be a safety
issue. Will you be able to make it out there today? I'm creating an AD of this, but the file doesn't exist yet. I'll also
forward you 2 more photos he sent me. By way of background,the owner has done some unpermitted clearing on the
property recently and has an open code violation for that. Thanks.
Isaac
From: sirjames@comcast.net jmailto:sirjames@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:27 PM
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To: Isaac Conlen
Subject: Re: Dangerous Tree
Dear Isaac,
I have two trees along the fence line that I consider hazards. I would like to remove the trees to avoid
any liability claims from Ms. Blancard. I have enclosed photos. Please let me know if there is
anything else I need to do to get premission to proceed.
Regards,
James Marino
From: "Isaac Conlen" <Isaac.Conlentc7i cityoffederalway.com>
To: sirjames@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 2:40:30 PM
Subject: Dangerous Tree
Hi James,
I received a call from Norma Blanchard. She indicated that there is a dead tree on your property,which she feels is a
threat to her property. If you make a request, as the property owner,we will swing by and take a look. If the tree is
dead and/or hazardous we will authorize its removal. If it's your desire to remove this tree, please forward me a written
request (email is fine). A photograph of the tree would be helpful or at least a description of its location.
Regards,
Isaac
From: Isaac Conlen
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 8:38 AM
To: CD Temp
Subject: FW: Dangerous Tree
Hi Kennith,
Would you please work on this tree removal request? I like to be prompt with this type of issue as it may be a safety
issue. Will you be able to make it out there today? I'm creating an AD of this, but the file doesn't exist yet. I'll also
forward you 2 more photos he sent me. By way of background,the owner has done some unpermitted clearing on the
property recently and has an open code violation for that. Thanks.
Isaac
From: sirjames@comcast.net fmailto:sirjames@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:27 PM
To: Isaac Conlen
Subject: Re: Dangerous Tree
Dear Isaac,
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I have two trees along the fence line that I consider hazards. I would like to remove the trees to avoid
any liability claims from Ms. Blancard. I have enclosed photos. Please let me know if there is
anything else I need to do to get premission to proceed.
Regards,
James Marino
From: "Isaac Conlen" <Isaac.Conlen(�cityoffederalway.com>
To: sirjames@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 2:40:30 PM
Subject: Dangerous Tree
Hi James,
I received a call from Norma Blanchard. She indicated that there is a dead tree on your property,which she feels is a
threat to her property. If you make a request, as the property owner,we will swing by and take a look. If the tree is
dead and/or hazardous we will authorize its removal. If it's your desire to remove this tree, please forward me a written
request(email is fine). A photograph of the tree would be helpful or at least a description of its location.
Regards,
Isaac
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From: sirjames@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:27 PM
To: Isaac Conlen
Subject: Re: Dangerous Tree
Attachments: Tree1; Tree2
Dear Isaac,
I have two trees along the fence line that I consider hazards. I would like to remove the trees to avoid
any liability claims from Ms. Blancard. I have enclosed photos. Please let me know if there is
anything else I need to do to get premission to proceed.
Regards,
James Marino
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To: siriames(c�comcast.net
Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 2:40:30 PM
Subject: Dangerous Tree
Hi James,
I received a call from Norma Blanchard. She indicated that there is a dead tree on your property,which she feels is a
threat to her property. If you make a request, as the property owner,we will swing by and take a look. If the tree is
dead and/or hazardous we will authorize its removal. If it's your desire to remove this tree, please forward me a written
request(email is fine). A photograph of the tree would be helpful or at least a description of its location.
Regards,
Isaac
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From: sirjames@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:27 PM
To: Isaac Conlen
Subject: Re: Dangerous Tree
Attachments: Tree1; Tree2
Dear Isaac,
I have two trees along the fence line that I consider hazards. I would like to remove the trees to avoid
any liability claims from Ms. Blancard. I have enclosed photos. Please let me know if there is
anything else I need to do to get premission to proceed.
Regards,
James Marino
From: "Isaac Conlen" <Isaac.Conlen(a�cityoffederalway.com>
To: sirjames(c�comcast.net
Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 2:40:30 PM
Subject: Dangerous Tree
Hi James,
I received a call from Norma Blanchard. She indicated that there is a dead tree on your property,which she feels is a
threat to her property. If you make a request, as the property owner, we will swing by and take a look. If the tree is
dead and/or hazardous we will authorize its removal. If it's your desire to remove this tree, please forward me a written
request(email is fine). A photograph of the tree would be helpful or at least a description of its location.
Regards,
Isaac
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