16-102971 (2)CITY OF
�. Federal Way
July 1, 2016
Ron Machitto
28833 7'h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE: File #16-102971-00-AD; EDLUND TREE REMOVAL REQUEST
606 S Marine Hills Way, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Machitto:
FILE„
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
This letter is written in response to your June 17, 2016, request to remove 22 trees from 606 S Marine
Hills Way. The property in question lies within an Environmentally Critical Area, subject to Federal Way
Revised Code (FWRC) Chapter 19.145. In order to ensure the tree removal and related activities will not
adversely affect geologically hazardous areas, please have the following materials prepared by a
geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist licensed in the state.
Critical Area Report, per FWRC 19.145.240(3)
Proposed improvements within an erosion hazard area shall also demonstrate all of the following
via the critical area report:
(a) The improvement will not increase surface water discharge or sedimentation to
adjacent properties and/or storrnwater systems beyond predevelopment conditions;
(b) The improvement will not decrease slope stability on adjacent properties; and
(c) The improvement will not adversely impact other critical areas.
Geotechnical Report, per FWRC 19.145.250(1)
Before approving any development under this article, the city may require the applicant to submit
the following information in addition to the critical areas report:
(a) A geotechnical report prepared by a geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist
licensed in the state that describes how the proposed development will impact or be
impacted by each of the following on the subject property and nearby properties:
(i) Slope stability, landslide hazard, and sloughing;
(ii) Seismic hazards;
(iii) Groundwater;
(iv) Seeps, springs and other surface waters; and
(v) Existing vegetation.
(b) A site plan, in two -foot contours, that identifies the type and extent of geologically
hazardous areas on site and off site that are likely to impact or be impacted by the
proposal.
(Not applicable.)
(d) Recommended methods for mitigating identified impacts and a description of how
these mitigating measures may impact adjacent properties.
Mr. Machitto
July 1.2016
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Once you submit the aforementioned reports, we will evaluate your plan for tree removal and
replacement. A single report addressing all of the above -listed criteria is also acceptable. Critical area
reports may be reviewed by the city's third party consultant at the applicant's expense (FWRC
19.145.080 (3)). Please see the enclosed information about the city's optional Direct Services Program.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 253-835-2638, or
david.vandeweghe@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
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Dave Van,De Weghe
Senior Planner
enc: Direct Services Program
e: Penelope Edlund, 606 S Marine Hills Way, Federal Way. WA 98003
16-102971 Doc I 73934