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April 17, 2017
Pete Tenerelli
Federal Way Church of Christ
30012 Military Rd S
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE: File #17-101352-00-AD; HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL REQUEST
Federal Way Church of Christ, 30012 Military Rd S, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Tenerelli:
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www. cityoffederalway.. com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
On March 23, 2017, the City of Federal Way's Department of Community Development received a tree
removal request inquiry regarding removal of trees that are causing damage to buildings and
improvements at 30012 Military Road South, Federal Way.
ANALYSIS
I. Applicability — Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.120.020 states no person shall remove any
trees on a site without first obtaining approval of a tree retention plan by the director; except.for
those activities that are exempt cis described in FWRC 19.120.030 (emphasis added).
Removal of hazard trees — FWRC 19.120.030(12) exempts the removal of overhanging vegetation
and fire hazards, or removal of invasive species, hazard trees, nuisance vegetation, or dead,
dangerous, or diseased trees when authorized by the director or his/her designee.
3. Required perimeter landscaping — FWRC 19.125.060 (2) a: Type IiI landscaping 10 feet in width
shall be provided along all property lines of nonresidential uses in the RS zoning districts, except as
provided in FWRC 19.125.070.
DECISION
The City concurs with removal of the sixteen trees that are causing damage to buildings and
improvements. Pursuant to FWRC 19.120.030(12), the tree removal outlined above in this letter is hereby
approved as conditioned.
CONDITIONS
Pursuant to FWRC 19.125.070 (5)
(5) Parking areas/screening for rights -of -way.
(a) Parking areas adjacent to public right-of-way shall incorporate berms at least three feet in
height within perimeter landscape areas; or alternatively, add substantial shrub plantings to
the required perimeter landscape type, and/or provide architectural features of appropriate
height with trees, shrubs and groundeover, in a number sufficient to act as efficient substitute
for the three-foot berm, to reduce the visual impact of parking areas and screen automobiles,
and subject to approval by the director of community development.
Mr. Tenerelli
April 17. 2017
Pace
Pursuant to FWRC Type I11 19.125.050 (3)
(3) Type III — Visual Buffer.
(a) Purpose. Type III landscaping is intended to provide partial visual separation of uses from
streets and main arterials and between compatible uses so as to soften the appearance of
parking areas and building elevations.
(b) Description. Type III landscaping shall be a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees
interspersed with large shrubs and groundcover. Tree, shrub, and groundcover spacing shall
be appropriate for the species type, and the intent of this section.
Pursuant to FWRC 19.125.060
(2) A: Type III landscaping.
Due to its proximity of the property line, the applicant will re -landscape the parking lot island
where all trees are going to be removed.
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 Jesse
McHenry at 253-835-2622 or Jesse. McHenry@cityo ffederalway.corn.
Sincerely,
Brian Davis
Community Development Director
c: Jesse McHeDry. Planning Intern
17-in1352-00-AD Doc ID 75617
RECEIVED REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
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.CALCULATING TREE UNITS (IN RS ZONES)
(Chapter 19.120 Federal Way Revised Code)
■- To determine the minimum tree units required for your site: �f
lD = 43,560 (sf/acre) x 25 (units/acre) _ 1 '
(lot size in square feet) (lot Size in acres) (minimum tree units)
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Lot Size = 9,72-I square feet 9,723143,560 = .22 acres .22 x 25 = 5.5 = 6 tree units
■ To determine number of existing or replacement tree units:
Existing Trees
Includes all trees except invasive species and hazard trees
Tree Size (diameter.at breast height /4.5')
# of Trees
Tree Units
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` Replacement Trees
Evergreen Trees — minimum 6' in height at planting
Deciduous Trees — minimum 2" caliper at planting
Species
Tree Units
Small Canopy (mature canopy area<450 square feet)
0.5
Examples: Japanese Maple, Black Hawthorne, Western Crabapple
Medium Canopy (mature canopy area 450 — 1,250 square feet)
1.0
Examples: Western White Pine, Choke Cherry, Honey Locust
Large Canopy (mature canopy area > 1,250 square feet)
1.5
Examples: Douglas Fir, Tulip Tree, Western Red Cedar
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CONDITION
Pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.125.070 (5)
(5) Parking areas/screening for rights -of -way.
(a) Parking areas adjacent to public right-of-way shall incorporate berms at least three feet in
height within perimeter landscape areas; or alternatively, add substantial shrub plantings to the
required perimeter landscape type, and/or provide architectural features of appropriate height
with trees, shrubs and groundcover, in a number sufficient to act as efficient substitute for the
three-foot berm, to reduce the visual impact of parking areas and screen automobiles, and
subject to approval by the director of community development.
(b) Parking adjacent to residential zones shall reduce the visual impact of parking areas and
buffer dwelling units from light, glare, and other environmental intrusions by providing Type I
landscaping within required perimeter landscape areas.
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