11-100363CITY OF
Federal Way
Mr. Steve Ikerd
City of Federal Way — Parks
33325 86 Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE: FILE #11-100363-00-AD; HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL
Wedgewood West Division #2 Open Space Tract
Dear Mr. Ikerd:
CITY HALLFILE
33325 8th Avenue South
Mailing Address: PO Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063-9718
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
February 9, 2011
The Community and Economic Development Department has reviewed and approves your request to
remove hazard, dead, dangerous, or diseased vegetation from the open space tract within the Wedgewood
West subdivision.
The area of concern is adjacent to a private residence located at 3844 SW 3391h Street. An Arborist's
report dated January 27, 2011, prepared by Thundering Oak Enterprises,' reviewed the conditions of
several trees adjacent to this property and recommends specific actions as discussed below, which are
hereby approved with this letter.
Specifically, the large double stem Douglas Fir tree was not found to have defects, nor were
abnormalities, pests, bugs, or nests observed. The report notes that an inspection should occur "during
insect activity" to determine if insects are present and if they present any risk to the trees health. The
report noted that there is one large broken limb that is suspended over the lawn of the property at 3 844
SW 339 h Street and only this limb should be removed. Two other trees were found in questionable health
and recommended for immediate removal. They are an 8" diameter leaning bitter cherry tree and a 12"
alder tree that has a decayed stem.
The report confirms that the two trees and one tree limb proposed for removal are considered to be
diseased and/or pose a hazard to private and city property. The proposed removal of the two trees and one
tree limb is exempt from clearing, grading, and tree preservation regulations set forth in Federal Way
Revised Code (FWRC) 19.120.030(12) and no further review is required. Replacement trees are not
required.
Please contact Senior Planner Deb Barker, at 253-835-2642 or deb.barker@cityoffederalway if you have
any questions regarding this letter.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen
Planning Division Manager
for Patrick Doherty, Director
c: Deb Barker, Senior Planner
Harriet Alexander, 3844 SW 339`h Street, Federal Way, WA 98023
I ISA Certified Arborist #PN0232
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Thundering Oak
January 27, 2011
Steve Ikerd
Federal Way Parks Dept.
Re: Tree Assessment #18/A. Alexander residence/ 3844 SW. 3391h St.
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AUBURN, WA 98071-1 847
OFFICE 253-288TREE (8733)
FAX: 253.939.5 1 26
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1. Large Douglas -fir with `bugs': Of course, in the middle of winter no bugs were present, nor
was there any evidence or leftover signs from last summer/spring. The tree is a double -stem
specimen that is quite large. The stem union is very strong, and both co -dominant leaders are
vertical and remain very close to each other all the way to the top of the tree. No significant
defects were noted in the tree, nor were any abnormalities or nests observed. An inspection
during insect activity will be necessary to determine if they present any risk to the tree's
health. There is one large broken limb that is suspended over the lawn, this should be
removed from the tree.
2. Along the fence on the west side of the back yard are several trees of questionable health.
The first is a small (8") bitter cherry leaning quite severely over the fence and back yard. At
the corner of the fence (NW) is a small alder (12") with a severe stem wound/decay column.
Both of these trees should be remove now, while small, to prevent possibility of significant
damage and expense as they mature.
Respectfully submitted,
Bryce Landrud
I.S.A. Certified Arborist #PN0232