16-101147CITY OF
Federal Way
March 10, 2016
Simon and Judith Garcia
621 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023-4613
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CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www. cityoffederalway.. com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FILE
Re: File No. 16-101147-00-AD; PARTIAL REMOVAL OF HA7.ARDOUS TREE
Garcia; 621 SW 3121h Street, Federal Way
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Garcia:
The City of Federal Way Community Development Department has completed review of a March 2, 2016,
Arborist Report prepared by Mr. Tom Corno, an I.S.A. Certified Arborist, regarding a willow tree
overhanging a shoreline dock on Mirror Lake at 621 SW 3121h Street, Federal Way, WA. This letter
paraphrases the recommendations made by Mr. Corno and provides the city's decision.
FINDINGS
The subject tree is located within an environmentally critical area, as it is within a few feet of Mirror Lake,
which is a regulated lake under the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC). The willow tree overhangs a
shoreline dock.
The arborist recommends removal of the south leg of the tree and trimming of the north leg of the tree,
because the tree has had previous failures and has an old wound. The arborist report identifies the south leg
of the willow tree also has rot and weakening.
Partial removal and trimming of the willow tree as discussed in the arborist report meets the partial
exemption regulations in FWRC 19.145.120(7). A report, including a site plan and photo evidence prepared
by a certified arborist, has been prepared and submitted to the city. The arborist proposes to use hand tools
to remove one leg of the tree and partial pruning of another leg of the tree to International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) standards.
The proposed partial tree removal and trimming (maintenance) is permitted in a regulated lake buffer under
FWRC 19.145.370(1).
Simon and Judith Garcia
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March 10, 2016
DECISION
Mr, Tom Corno, a certified arborist, has determined that the south leg of the willow tree at 621 SW 312th
Street should be removed down to a safe height, and the north leg be pruned to ISA standards. No
replacement tree is proposed or required as only a portion of the tree will be removed and trimmed. Pursuant
to FWRC 19.145.120(7), the tree trimming outlined in the March 2, 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 City Planner Jim
Harris at (253) 835-2652, or-im.harris citvoffedetalwaa.com-
Sincerely,
Michael Morales
Director of Community Development
c: Jim Harris, City Planner
Thomas Corno, Turning Leaf Tree, 704 228th Avenue NE, #881, Sammamish, WA 98074
File #16-101147-00-AD Doc. I.D. 72636
RECL31VED
MAR 0 7 2016
CITY OF
Federal Way Cm OF FEDERAL WAY
CDS
REQUEST FOR ADNIITIISTRATIVE DECISION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
33325 8'" Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
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FILE NUMBER / 6 - _/1 f Y —► t 1J Date & — 7 - 14o
Applicant
NAME
Simon& Judith Garcia
PRIMARY PRONE
253-839-8725
BU8INE88/0RGANIZATI0N
ALTERNATE HONE
MAILING ADDRE88
E-MAIL
621 SW 312th ST
R M Garcia@yahoo.com
CITY STATE ZD:
FAX
Federal Way WA 98023
Property Address/Location 621 SW 312th St. Federal Way, WA 98023
Description of Request Partial removal of hazardous willow located over swim dock. The tree forms
two major legs. The leg going over the dock has several areas with Ganoderma Appanatum fungus.
The leg has already had a major branch fail in the past. As this is a constant use dock for the home
owner it poses a great risk of failure while in use. The North leg can be left in place and monitored.
List/Describe Attachments Certified Arborist report.
For Staff Use
❑ Code Interpretation/Clarification
❑ Critical Areas Letter/Analysis/Peer Review
❑ Request for Extension (Land Use/Plat Approval)
❑ Revisions to Approved Permit
L1y Tree Removal
❑ Work Hours Variance
❑ Zoning Compliance Letter
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- No Fee
- No Fee (Actual Cost if Applicable)
- $62/hour
- $62/hour
- No Fee
- $62/hour
- $100
Bulletin #079 — September 10, 2015 Page 1 of 1 k:\Handouts\Request for Administrative Decision
Turnip
, - Leaf
TREE SERVICE LLC
March 2, 2016
Prepared by: Tom Corno ISA# PN5594A
Requested By: Simon & Judith Garcia
621 SW 312th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
Request: Arborist inspection of Salix Hookeriana (Hookers Willow)
Location: SE corner of 621 SW 312th St property
Procedure: To evaluate the tree and to prepare the report, I drew upon my 15 plus years of experience in the
field and followed the protocol of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) construction
protection and assessment. This is a scientifically based process to look at the entire site, the
proposed building, the surrounding land and the soils, as well as a complete look
at the trees themselves. In examining each tree, I looked at such factors as:
Findings:
o Size
o Vigor
o Crown Ratio and class
o Density of needles or leaves
o Injury or poor pruning
o Insect Activity
o Root damage and root collar health
o Crown health
o Dead wood and hanging branches
While no one can predict with absolute certainty if a tree will survive, we can outline a plan to
take proactive steps to insure the best possible outcome.
■ At the request of Mrs. Garcia I was asked to inspect and make recommendations for pruning the 2
trunked willow along the shore for safety and general health. Upon closer inspection of the tree I
noticed the previous failure of a large branch. I started to look closer at the south leg of the tree
for other damage. When I inspected this leg I noticed several Ganoderma Applanatum fruiting
bodies protruding from an old wound. (See Photo 1) When we looked closer we could see on the
south side of the south leg the fruiting bodies attached all along the trunk. (See photo 2) These
fruiting bodies indicate internal rot and weakening of the trees heartwood. The north leg of the
tree appears to be ok and showing no signs of Ganoderma currently.
704 228' Ave NE #881 ■ Sammamish, WA 98074 • (425)427-LEAF (5323) ■ Fax (425) 427-9374
www.TurriingLeafTree.com
m The tree is a to"~)runked Salix Hookeriana with each trunk -�ut 20"dbh. It is located on the SE
corner of the property. See aerial map below
s Removal technique will be done with power hand saws, hand saws and roping down pieces to
remove.
Conclusion: It is my strongest recommendation that the South leg of the tree be removed down to a safe
height and the North leg be pruned according to ISA standards Class 1 hazard prune. As the
whole tree will not be removed I do not see any need for replacement but, if any replacement is
required you could use the following:
Hookers willow
Salix hookeriana
sun
moist - wet
cascara
Rhamnus purshiana
sun - shade
dry - wet
paper birch
Betula papyrifera
sun - part shade
moist
shore pine
Pinus contorta var. contorta
sun - part shade
dry - wet
If you have any further questions please feel free to call me at 425-427-5323.
Sincerely,
Thomas M. Corno
Turning Leaf Tree Service, LLC
ISA Certified Arborist #PN-5594A
704 228' Ave NE #881 • Sammamish, WA 98074 • (425)427-LEAF (5323) • Fax (425) 427-9374
www.TumingLealTree.com
PHOTO 1 Photo 2
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