19-104006CITY OF
Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
Mr. Izzy Nosan
A Plus Tree, Inc.
3490 Buskirk Avenue
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
izw a. anlustree.com
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www. cityoffederalway.. com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Re: File #19-104006-00-AD; TREE REMOVAL REQUEST
Silver Shadow Apartments, 27606 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way, WA
Dear Mr. Nosan:
August 29, 2019
On August 19, 2019, the City of Federal Way's Department of Community Development received a tree
removal request inquiry regarding removal of hazardous trees throughout the site of Silver Shadow
Apartments (parcel 720480-0186), submitted by you representing A Plus Tree, Inc. The multi -family
apartment complexes and property are owned by Silver Shadow Real Estate H and they have requested
maintenance of trees onsite by A Plus Tree, Inc. Your proposed scope of work includes removing 11 trees of
varying species interspersed around the 5.46-acre property (zoned RM 2400), all within close proximity to
apartment homes and community roadways.
DECISION
The requested removal of 11 identified trees, equaling 14.5 tree units, at 27606 Pacific Highway South,
Federal Way, 98003 (parcel 720480-0186), is hereby approved subject to conditions.
CONDITIONS
Equivalent tree units will be replanted onsite to meet prior site conditions before 14.5 tree units are removed
from hazardous locations around site.
Vegetation Maintenance Plan
The following plan was submitted by you, an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist:
1. One white pine (<12" d.b.h.) structural damage threat and recommended to be removed.
2. One Western red cedar (6" d.b.h.) overhanging recreation area and recommended to be removed.
3. One Alaskan weeping cedar (14" d.b.h.) structural damage threat and recommended to be removed.
4. Three Western hemlocks (4", 4", & 6" d.b.h.) dying and recommended to be removed.
5. One Douglas fir (8" d.b.h) dying and recommended to be removed.
6. One Douglas fir (8" d.b.h.) structural damage threat and recommended to be removed.
7. One blue spruce (4" d.b.h) structural damage threat and recommended to be removed.
8. One Western red cedar (7" d.b.h.) dying and recommended to be removed.
9. One sweetgum (10" d.b.h.) structural damage threat and recommended to be removed.
Mr. Izzy Nosan
Page 2 of 2
August 29, 2019
Photos in the report confirm the trees are hazards to buildings, recreation areas, pedestrian paths, and
roadways; as well as confirm the poor health of a number of trees.
Tree Removal Request Analysis
Following review of the tree and vegetation retention policy staff finds your proposal is exempt from
permitting requirements and you may proceed with your vegetation maintenance plan as proposed. The
remainder of this letter provides analysis of applicable portions of the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC).
.fl)liaability — 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 as described in FWRC 19.120.030.
Removal of Dead, Dying, Or Diseased 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.
Pursuant to FWRC Table 19.120.130(1):
Minimum Tree Density Requirements for Vacant or Redeveloping Sites
Land Use Designation Required Tree Unit Density
RM 1800, RIM 2400, RMT 3600 30 tree units/acre
• The applicant proposes removing 11 trees. Based upon the trunk sizes, this would reduce the property's
tree density by 14.5 units.
0 Trees proposed to be removed are not located within any critical areas.
• Trees proposed to be removed do not have a detrimental impact on the perimeter landscaping areas.
CLOSING
Be advised that this exemption is applicable to the maintenance proposed in the August 19, 2019, submittal to
the city and any expanded scope of work should be verified for exemption status. This administrative
decision shall not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and standards relating to
this site. Please feel free to contact me at (253) 835-2622, or william.golding cici yoffederalway.com, if you
have any questions regarding this letter or the city's tree retention policy.
Sincerely,
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William Golding
Planning Intern
19-104006-00-AD Doc. I.D. 79555
William Golding
From: William Golding
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 3:11 PM
To: 'Izzy Nosan'
Subject: Tree Removal Decision
Attachments: Avery Approval Letter.pdf, Silver Shadow Approval Letter.pdf, 068 Recommended Tree
Species.pdf
Good Afternoon Izzy Nosan,
Attached please find the approval letters for the two tree removal requests you submitted on August 19, 2019. If you
would like these letters also mailed to you please respond back with a message indicating this intention.
The decision letters provide approval under the condition of replanting equivalent tree units onsite for Silver Shadows
Apartments as well as for Avery at the Reserve Apartments. I have attached a handout detailing some options for
replanting the necessary tree unit equivalents. The table below can be referenced in conjunction with the attached
handout to inform your replanting decisions to meet the necessary conditions of approval.
Table 19.120.130-2 —Tree Unit Credits
Replacement Tree Category
Replacement Tree, Small Canopy Species (Mature canopy area < 450 .50 tree units per tree
SF) planted
Replacement Tree, Medium Canopy Species (Mature canopy area 450 1.0 tree units per tree
to 1,250 SF) planted
Replacement Tree, Large Canopy Species (Mature canopy area > 1,250 1.5 tree units per tree
SF) planted
Please feel free to contact me with any other questions you may have regarding these decisions.
All the best,
Will Golding
Planning Intern
Federal Way
33325 8�' Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone: 253/835-2622
www.ci offederalwa .cam
RECEIVED
REQUEST FOilt ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
AUG 19 2019
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33325 8"' Avenue South
Federal Way COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Federal Way, WA 9800
253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalway.com
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❑ Zoning Compliance Letter
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
33325 81h Avenue South
CITY OFF Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Federal Way253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
www.ci oMderalwa _com
CALCULATING TREE UNITS
This form can be used to demonstrate how you will meet the minimum tree unit requirement for
your site and should accompany your submittal. Trees to be retained or planted must also be
shown on your submitted site plan, or a separate tree plan.
(lot size in square feet)
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(minimum tree units)
Replacement/Additional Trees
Evergreen Trees — minimum 6' in height at planting
Deciduous Trees — minimum 2" caliper at planting
Large Canopy = 1.5 Tree Units Medium Canopy = 1 Tree Unit Small Canopy = .5 Tree Units
Tree Species Canopy Tree # (Sm/Med/Lg) Units of Trees Total Units
Total Proposed Tree Units to be Added
Total Existing and Proposed Tree Units
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ARBORIST REPORT
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Silver Shadow Apartments
Con Am Management Corporation
27606 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way, WA 98003
By Izzy Nosan I ISA Certified Arborist WE-11653A I izzy@aplustree.com
3490 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 1 (206) 550-6679 1 www.apiustLee.com
Background
A Plus Tree, Inc. was contacted by Silver Shadow apartment homes in Federal Way, WA
Information
requesting a tree risk assessment of select trees on site. Management requested the items
on this report to be removed: the property was walked and the 11 trees on this report were
inspected. Most of them were viewed as being completely dead, close to death, or
impacting nearby structures/foundation, and have been recommended for removal. 1
Douglas -fir was requested for removal for a trash -compactor expansion project.
The recommended removals are interspersed around the 5.46 acre property, all within
close proximity to critical targets such as apartment homes and community roadways.
This property is an older community, built in 1989 and at present does not appear to have
the required existing calculated amount of tree units. It was described by the City of
Federal Way employee Becky Chapin that due to the age of this community (and the
possibility that it was constructed prior to tree unit requirements came into place) that
replantings could be 1 for 1 if removal of these trees is permitted.
Assignment (and any
A Plus was requested to assess trees selected by management at Silver Shadow and
limiting factors)
provide a report regarding recommendation for structural and safety concerns to
distinguish which trees posed the highest risk. Management intends to reduce the risk of
tree failure and structural damage on site by acquiring arborist services for removal of
these trees.
No limiting factors were experienced at the time of assessment.
Observations
Upon inspection of the site, 11 trees were requested by management to be removed. The
majority of these trees were deemed as dead, dying, or growing too close to structures
and likely to cause structural/foundational damage., posing significant consequences.
1) 1 12" white pine growing in a spot of limited soil volume, and far too close to the
adjacent building. If retained, this tree is expected to cause significant structural/
foundational damage to the building, if not already.
2) 1 6" mostly -dead Western redcedar growing in front of a fence and near a
playground area.
3) 1 14" Alaskan weeping cedar with large invasive structural roots descending below
the adjacent buildings foudation. The roots from this tree are expected to cause
significant foundation damage if retained.
4) 3 dead Western hemlocks (4",4" and 6").
5) 1 dead Douglas -fir 8" located by a parking area.
6) 1 Douglas -fir 8" that was requested for removal by management for a repaving/
trash compactor replacement project; located by parking areas.
7) 1 blue spruce 4" growing in an inappropriate location. This tree was planted far too
close to the building and is expected to become a hazard to the building's integrity
if retained.
8) 1 7" mostly dead Western redcedar located in a playground area.
9) 1 10" sweetgum. This tree is causing hardscape damage and lifting the sidewalks
in the immediate area creating a tripping hazard. Additionally, the invasive roots of
this tree are heading toward and under the leasing office foundation. If retained,
this tree is expected to continue to cause similar damage.
Testing and Analysis
No soil assessment or advanced testing procedures were conducted.
Discussion
While the conditions of some of these trees are fair, they are growing in inappropriate
locations and expected to cause significant structural/foundational damage if retained.
Several of the trees are dead and should be removed to similarly remove the associated
risk.
Recommendation
Following the site visit to Silver Shadow, it is recommended that the aforementioned trees
be removed. Alternative mitigation options such as crown reductions were considered but
removal was deemed the preferred recommendation out of practicality and to minimize
residual risk.
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