12-104759f � CITY OF
Federal Way
October 1, 2013
Mr. Sam Keller, Facilities Engineer
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 SW Dash Point Road
Federal Way, WA 98023
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www. cityofiederalway.. com
FILE
Re: File #12-104759-00-AD; RESPONSE TO INQUIRY/APPROVAL
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Cener; 4700 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Keller:
The Community and Economic Development Department has received your request to implement a
vegetation management plaft'fonthe bluff areA located,at-the above-refereneed addr-ess-.�The. subject site is
located within a designated geologically hazardous area and shoreline planning area. Therefore, removal
does not qualify as an exempt action listed in Federal Way Revised Code (F)ArRC) 19.120.030. The
department has issued Interpretation #10-01 that provides clarification of the proper procedure,
application materials, and decisional criteria for vegetation removal within identified critical areas.
DECISION
Proposed tree removal, tree pruning, removal of invasive vegetation (blackberries) and replanting with
native tree species, and ongoing vegetation management through the year 2023 as specified in the
submitted August 7, 2013, report entitled "Vegetation Management Plan" prepared by Washington
Forestry Consultants is hereby approved subject to the condition, and per the findings and conclusions
provided below.
CONDITION OF APPROVAL
1. Per FWRC 15.05.090(3)(e), the area within the required shoreline setback, which is a
minimum of 50 feet landward from the ordinary high water mark, shall be maintained as
a vegetation conservation area and no more than 15 percent of the area with existing
native shoreline vegetation shall be removed and a minimum of 80 percent of existing
native trees shall be retained.
DECISIONAL CRITERIA
Planning Division staff reviewed the request and provided a bulleted response to each of the director's
decisional criteria below.
Mr. Sam Keller
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October 1, 2013
The proposed activity will not adversely affect water quality. Tree roots will not be
disturbed and adequate erosion protection to the slope will be retained. Further, the
decision has been conditioned to allow removal via hand tools only to limit impact on
surrounding soils.
2. The proposed -activity will not destroy nor damage a significant habitat area. The bluff
area of the site iAeavily forested and will contain a large number of trees, even after
vegetation maintenance is completed. In addition, the applicant is proposing to plant
native trees and shrubs that will require less maintenance in the future and therefore,
result in less site disturbance of the habitat area over time.
3. The proposed activity will not adversely affect drainage or stormwater retention
capabilities. Tree stumps and root systems will be retained, so work will not alter the
drainage course or contribute to drainage and stormwater retention failures.
4. The proposed activity will not lead to unstable earth conditions, nor create erosion
hazards. The tree removal is limited in scope. Tree stumps along with the remaining
vegetation will stabilize potential erosion.
5. The proposed activity will not be materially detrimental to any other property, nor to the
city as a whole, including the loss of significant open space. The tree work is not
proximate to adjacent properties and as tree roots and stumps are being retained and
replanting is proposed, the result of the tree work will not contribute to loss of open
space. Proposed work within the designated 50-foot shoreline setback area, which
coincides with Zone 3 as identified in the vegetation management plan, is limited to
removal of hazard trees, which is consistent with the applicable vegetation management
standards in FWRC Title 15, "Shoreline Management."
6. The proposed activity is necessary to: a) maintain existing pathways and landscaping,
ensure the health of existing vegetation, achieve limited pruning to allow for view
maintenance, reduce tree mass or redirect tree growth, or similar purposes; and/or b)
the proposed activity is necessary to minimize potential impacts from dead, dying,
diseased, or otherwise dangerous or nuisance vegetation. The proposed tree removal,
crown reduction, and removal of invasive species is proposed to address many of the
above issues. While an overarching goal appears to be view preservation, the removal of
invasives and replanting with natives of a smaller stature requiring less maintenance in
the future will result in more stable habitat on the bluff. In addition, trees that pose a
potential risk to the staircase and its users will be pruned.
7. The proposed activity does not require review under the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA). The department concludes that this activity is exempt from SEPA review.
8. The proposed activity is consistent with the requirements of FWC Chapter 19.120,
"Clearing, Grading, and Tree and Vegetation Retention. " The proposed vegetation
management is consistent with the purpose statement and regulations of FWRC Chapter
19.120.
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CLOSING
This administrative decision shall not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies,
and standards relating to this site. Please contact Senior Planner Janet Shull at 253-835-2644, or
janet.shull@cityoffederalway.com, should you have any questions regarding this decision.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen, Planning Manager for:
Patrick Doherty, Director
Community and Economic Development
c: Janet Shull, AICP, Senior Planner
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CITY OF
.. Federal
October 29, 2012
Mr. Sam Keller, Facilities Engineer
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
4700 SW Dash Point Road
Federal Way, WA 98023
CITY HALL
Way 33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www cityoffederalway. com
Re: File #12-104759-00-AD; RESPONSE TO INQUIRY
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Cener; 4700 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Keller:
FILE
This letter responds to your October 10, 2012, letter inquiry regarding trimming and/or removal of trees, brush, and
invasive vegetation (blackberry) at the above -referenced address. You noted that maintenance of the vegetation is of
interest to preserve the view from the upper slope of the property. You also submitted two photos showing the
existing vegetation.
Because the trees and vegetation you wish to remove are located within an environmentally sensitive area
(geologically hazardous area) and the designated shoreline environment, director approval is required for vegetation
removal and maintenance. In order to review the trees and vegetation proposed to be removed/trimmed, please
provide a professionally prepared arborist's report that identifies the location, number, type, condition, and size of
trees, and general description and location of vegetation to be removed; the method of removal (noting if any stumps
are to be retained); clarify if any replacement vegetation is proposed; and identify how they proposed tree removal/
trimming is consistent with the provisions of Director's Interpretation 10-01 (enclosed). Specifically address how
the tree and vegetation removal and any replanting will be done so as to preserve the integrity of the slope.
You mention in your letter that ongoing maintenance of the vegetated slope is important. Therefore, it is advisable
that you have an arborist prepare a long-term vegetation maintenance plan for city review. Upon review and approval
of a vegetation maintenance plan, ongoing maintenance that falls within the parameters of the approved plan may be
done on an ongoing basis without need of subsequent requests for vegetation maintenance in the area covered by the
approved plan. Please use the enclosed Resubmittal Information Form and reference file #12-104759-AD.
The city will reply in writing to the request to trim/remove trees and vegetation once the submitted information has
been reviewed. Please do not hesitate to contact me at janet.shull@cityoffederalway.com, or 253-835-2644, if you
have any questions about this letter.
Sincerely,
ti
! net Shull, AICP, CSBA, LEED Green Associate
enior Planner
Enc: Resubmittal Form
Interpretation 10-01
Doc LD 62497
RESUBMITTED
AUG 2.3 2013
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CDS
- Vegetation Management Plan -
ARCHBISHOP BRUNETT RETREAT CENTER
4700 SW Dash Point Road
Federal Way, WA 98023
Prepared for: GeoEngineers, Inc.
Prepared by: Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc.
Date of Report: August 7, 2013
City of Federal Way Ref. #: 12-104759000-AD
Introduction and Scope of Work
I have completed a review of the trees and vegetation east of the Archbishop Brunett
Retreat Center project. The purpose of the review was to develop a plan for management
of the trees and vegetation on the slopes west of the project. This plan is a re -submittal
and is prepared in response to the City of Federal Way letter of October 29, 2011. The
report addresses all of the requirements of Interpretation #10-01.
Specifically we were to evaluate alternatives (prioritized in order of importance) that:
■ Enhance the view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains from the
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
• Protect slope stability and minimize disturbance of soils
• Enhance wildlife habitat values
■ Protect healthy, long-term trees
• Provide long-term solutions to slope and tree management issues
■ Minimizes future tree management and site disturbance
Methodology
A map and inventory (Appendix II and III) of the existing tree conditions on the slope
were prepared by Synthos, LLC and provided to Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc.
(WFCI). The information (collected by the owner) included tree number (tag placed on
tree), tree species, diameter at breast height, and the number of stems. The locations of
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these trees were mapped using a Trimble GeoXH 6000 GPS. A map with plotted tree
locations and a spreadsheet inventory was provided to WFCI.
I did not find that the property lines were marked in the field, so the assessment assumes
that the GPS's tree locations are all on the subject property.
WFCI then evaluated the trees, vegetation, and other site conditions and discussed the
slope and vegetation conditions with GeoEngineers to prepare recommendations for
vegetation management. GeoEngineers was also on site to complete a geologic
reconnaissance of the slope and assist in identifying areas where vegetation modifications
could be accomplished without increasing the risk of slope instability.
The slope was divided into 3 zones along a specific elevation (Appendix I and 11), and a
prescription for management was developed to accomplish the tree and vegetation
management for protection of views and the slopes using these zones.
Pruning and tree removal prescriptions were then developed. The Synthos, LLC tree list
(Appendix III) is attached. Tree by tree prescriptions are provided in the 'Prescriptions'
section of the report where necessary. All prescribed work is within the ANSI A300I
standards for proper pruning.
Existing Conditions
The trees on the upper portion of the slope have been managed for view protection in the
past. The number of cuttings is unknown, however it has occurred more than 2 times
based on viewing of larger trees near the middle slope.
Photo A. Typical view from top of bank. Shows
heavy stocking of bigleaf maple sprouts.
1 American National Standards Institute — ANSI A300 (Part 1). Pruning for Tree Care Operations — Tree
Shrub and Other Woody Plant Maintenance — Standard Practices (Pruning). American National Standards
Institute, Inc. Washington, D.C.
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Management Zones
The slope is divided into 3 zones for management, which will be titled Zone 1 (upper),
Zone 2 (middle), and Zone 3 (lower). The following list summarizes the approximate
elevations of the breaks between zones. It is important to note that the slopes in Zone 1
are gentle - ranging from 5% to 20%. There is a distinct break between Zone 1 and Zone
2, where slopes increase to 30 to 70% (in short stretches). The slopes in Zone 3 range
from 50 to 80% in short stretches.
Area Elevations
Top of Bank 175 ft. a.s.l.
Zone 1 (Upper)
175 ft. to 140 ft.
Zone 2 (Middle)
140 ft. to 90 ft.
Zone 3 (Lower)
90 ft. to the beach
Zone 1 - Existing Conditions
The upper slope is predominantly small trees and shrubs. Bigleaf maple (Acer
macrophyllum), Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Douglas -fir (Pseudotsuga
menziesii), and bitter cherry (Prunus emarginata) dominate the area. Most have been cut
just above the groundline in the past, or topped at 6 to 12 ft. in height. The shrub layer is
predominantly western hazelnut (Corylus cornuta), oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor),
sword fern (Polystichum munitum), and Himalayan blackberry (Rubes armeniacus).
The trees and vegetation occur as scattered individual stems and clusters, with contiguous
patches of Himalayan blackberry in areas.
Photo B. Shows typical Zone 1 vegetation.
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Zone 2 - Existing Conditions
Zone 2 starts at a topographic break. The steepness of the staircase is noticeably
different, as it goes straight down slope for about 50 feet, then jogs south to a hairpin
turn, then down to the beach. Zone 3 starts at about this hairpin turn in the staircase.
The tree species in Zone 2 include bigleaf maple, Scouler willow (Salix scouleriana),
European white birch (Betula pendula), red alder (Alnus rubra), Douglas -fir, western red
cedar (Thuja plicata), and western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla). They range in size
from 2 to 24 inches DBH. Many of the bigleaf maples are multi -stemmed from previous
cutting.
Photo C. View of tree #69, a bigleaf maple. Shows how the trees are numbered as
well as the density of shrub and tree cover in Zone 2.
Many of the trees in the upper part of Zone 2 have been topped in the past - most to a
height of about 5 to 30 ft. above the groundline.
The bigleaf maples and Scouler willows, in particular have resprouted vigorously and
now are multi -stem trees. Red alder has naturally seeded into mineral soil in the gaps and
now occurs as saplings to pole sized trees (2 to 8 inches DBH). Tree size in Zone 2 is
quite irregular, as is the stocking. The stocking ranges from open to dense stands of
smaller trees (mostly red alder).
Most older trees are pistil -butted, which is typical of trees that grow on steep slopes.
The understory shrub layer is dense with salal (Gaultheria shallon), oceanspray, baldhip
rose (Rosa gymnocarpa), swordfern, and western hazelnut being the predominant species.
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Zone 3 - Existing Conditions
This zone is heavily stocked. with red alder and bigleaf maple ranging from 4 to 14
inches DBH, which scattered larger trees. A few native conifers (Douglas -fir) also occur.
The trees range from young to older trees and most all are pistil -butted.
Photo C. View of Zone 3 from beach.
The understory shrub layer in Zone 3 includes a dense layer of western hazelnut, Indian
plum (Oemleria cerasiformis), oceanspray, salal, swordfern, salmonberry (Rubus
spectabilis), and invasive English ivy (Hedera helix). Broadleaf weeds (nettles), English
ivy, and grasses occur as well in some areas.
Recommendations
The goal of these prescriptions is to create a low growing plant community of small trees,
shrubs and forbs that will occupy the site and require minimal work in the future. This
means less site disturbance, less potential for exposing mineral soils to erosion, and less
disturbance of wildlife habitat over time, while protecting views. Contractors are limited
to the use of chainsaws and other hand tools due to the slope steepness in the subject area.
Zone 1- Prescription
The view protection work can be accomplished in Zone 1 using a combination of 3
treatments:
1. Cut - to stump height of 6 inches and allow to resprout (called coppicing)
2. Cut and treat with an approved herbicide to prevent resprouting
3. Crown reduce - lowering the height of the trees crown using cuts to lateral
branches.
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Bigleaf maple is the dominant species in Zone 1. Resprouts from cutting only, can grow
back quickly, often exceeding 6-8 ft. of growth in year 1, slowing to 2-3 ft. per year
thereafter.
Because the site is heavily stocked with grasses, shrubs and other trees, it is
recommended that the bigleaf maple be controlled using the cut and treat prescription.
The following is a specific summary by species for the prescribed work in Zone 1:
1. Cut all bigleaf maple sprout clumps as low as possible and treat the remaining
stumps/canes with a 25% solution of Garlon 4 Ultra mixed with mineral oil. The
guidelines for application are attached. This will control regrowth from the
stumps.
2. Cut all cherry and Scouler willow and treat with Garlon 4 Ultra similar to the
bigleaf maple.
3. Cut all conifer seedlings below the first live branch.
4. Cut the western hazelnut, oceanspray, and serviceberry 6-12 inches above the
groundline and allow to resprout. Do not treat with Garlon 4 Ultra. These
plants will resprout vigorously and restock the site. Their root systems will
continue to provide soil stability.
5. Treat the patches of Himalayan blackberry with a low volume foliar application of
Garlon 4 Ultra (5%) mixed with 2 ounces/acre rate of Escort. This will provide
good control of the blackberry, though there will be some resprouting next year
that will require retreatment. Three weeks after treatment, cut the blackberry
using chainsaws - dice it up into short pieces so it lies flat to the ground. The cut
up canes can be used as mulch for new plantings.
6. In the late -winter or sprung (Feb. 151h to March 151h) of the following year, plant
into the gaps where no trees or shrubs occur (primarily the blackberry areas) with
red -twig (Cornus sericea) and yellow -twig dogwood (Corpus sericea
Tlaviramea). These trees have a mature height of 15 ft., and can be top pruned to
create more of a shrub form. They are available as 2-0 bare -root stock and the 18-
24 inch tall seedlings are recommended. These trees should be planted on 5 ft.
centers within the gaps, and at least 5 ft. away from other desirable trees or
shrubs. Mulch each seedling with an 18 inch diameter ring of bark mulch that is
2-3 inches deep. Planting in late winter or early spring and mulching, will
eliminate the need for watering in the summer. The required number of trees will
need to be determined after the blackberry is controlled and other tree work is
done.
7. If the mountain beaver population begins to forage on the newly planted tree
seedlings, then it is recommended that the population be reduced by trapping.
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8. Crown reduce the following trees (Refer to map in Appendix III and tree numbers
on trees) to a height of 6 to 12 feet tall:
#
Species
DBH (in)
Work
Final Tree Height (ft)
41
Douglas -fir
8
Crown reduce
12
42
Douglas -fir
6
Crown reduce
12
62
Douglas -fir
12
Crown reduce
12
65
Douglas -fir
15
Crown reduce
12
66
Douglas -fir
6
Crown reduce
6
101
Douglas -fir
18
Raise crown to 40 ft - Chip
the brush from this tree;
This is tree at top of bank
by corner of building.
Full height - create
views under canopy
102
Douglas -fir
10
Crown reduce
30
103
Douglas -fir
20
No work
Full height
104
Douglas -fir
24
Crown reduce
30
105
Douglas -fir
24
No work
Full height
198
Douglas -fir
12
No work
No work
199
Douglas -fir
12
No work
No work
*Tree numbers, species and diameters from the Synthos, LLC inventory.
Slash Disposal. -- The branches (4 inches and smaller) from the pruning and removal in
Zone 1 are to be piled in small brush piles no larger than 8 ft. wide and 6 feet tall. The
piles should be created in spots with undesirable (blackberry) or no desirable shrubs.
These brush piles will create areas for small mammal protection and shelter. The larger
stem wood is to be lopped into 3 ft. lengths and scattered to add value to the soils.
With more light reaching the forest floor, the understory plants will flourish providing
more forage and cover for wildlife. This new growth coupled with the new plantings of
red -twig and yellow -twig dogwood will provide lush, green buffers of live vegetation
between piles. This slash disposal plan is in accordance with recommendations made in
the 2006 Urban Wildland Interface Code Sections 603 and 604 and Table 603.2 in the
appendices.
Zone 2 - Prescription
The trees in Zone 2 are contiguous and range from 30 to over 80 feet tall. Pruning will
need to be done on many of the trees. Selective removal is prescribed where stand
density is high. In all cases, the site is to remain fully stocked with root systems intact for
slope stability.
The following is the prescription for Zone 2:
1. Cut the Scouler willow 6 inches above the groundline - but do not treat. There
are only a small number of these trees, located at the topographic break south of
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the staircase. The trees will resprout and the root system will continue to provide
slope stability.
2. Bigleaf maple and red alder that was previously topped 2-10 ft. above the
groundline or is multi -stemmed with 4 or more stems - cut at 6 inches above the
groundline - Do not Treat.
3. All other bigleaf maple, red alder, and Douglas -fir - crown reduce to a height of
30 ft.
4. Selectively remove the following trees by cutting to a stump height of 6 inches:
#
Species
DBH (in)
Work
Final Tree Height ft
22
Alder
10
Cut
0.5
23
Alder
10
Cut
0.5
26
Alder
10
Cut
0.5
30
Alder
8
Cut
0.5
66
Douglas -fir
6
Crown reduce
6
91
Willow
16
Cut
0.5
197
Alder
12
Cut
0.5
198
Dou las-fir
20
Cut
0.5
200
Bigleaf maple
6
Cut and treat
0.5
236
Willow
8
Cut and treat
0.5
237
Willow
12
Cut and treat
0.5
239
Willow
12
Cut and treat
0.5
[:240
Bigleaf maple
9
Cut
0.5
*Tree numbers and species from Synthos, LLC for #22 through 91 in this inventory.
There are nine conifers north of the building. They are in the vicinity of tree #'s
199 and 200. These include Douglas -firs, western hemlock and Port Orford
Cedar ranging in diameter from 10 to 28 inches DBH. The required work is to
raise the crowns on all of these 9 trees an additional 15 ft. from the existing height
of branches.
Photo D. Conifers in right of photo to have crowns raised an additional 15 feet.
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Slash Disposal. -- The slash disposal prescription is the same as for Zone 1, with the
exception of trees numbered 198 through 240 in the above table and the 9 conifers that
have their crowns raised. The branches of these trees should be chipped and removed
from the site and the wood removed to at least 25 ft. behind top of bank.
Hazard Trees. -- Trees that may be hazardous to the staircase and its users will be
mitigated by the crown reduction pruning applied across Zone 2.
Zone 3 - Prescription
All of the Zone 3 trees are below the plane of view from the buildings and top of bank.
This zone includes actively eroding slope areas. No work is prescribed for Zone 3 other
than mitigation of hazard trees.
If any trees are determined to be hazardous to the staircase, then they should be crown
reduced to minimize the risk to the targets. The root systems of the trees in this zone will
be maintained and the risk of destabilization of the slope is reduced.
Schedule for Initial Management Activity
The following schedule should be followed to accomplish the initial tree work, tree
planting and maintenance. The dates proposed coincide with the optimal planting
seasons.
TahlP 1 gehPdidP far initial tree work an(d tree/Shruh ndantlna and maintenance.
Month
Year
Activity
To be Done B
August
2013
Resubmittal and Approval of Plan
Owner
Aug -Sept
2013
Complete all tree and vegetation management
Owner and Contractor
work in Zones 1 and 2
October
2013
Order seedlings for planting
Owner and Contractor
Feb.15 -
2014
Plant and mulch new trees
Owner and Contractor
March 15
May
2014
Spot treat weeds with Roundup (1%) around
Owner and Contractor
new trees
July
2014
Spot treat blackberry resprouts with Crossbow
Owner and Contractor
at 5%. Keep the product off of the leaves of
the newly planted seedlings and other desirable
broadleaf plants - will not harm grass.
Feb.
2015
If seedling mortality exceeds 15%, replant
Owner and Contractor
mortalitywith same species
_
May
2015
Sot treat weeds with Roundup (1 %)
Owner and Contractor
July
2015
Spot treat blackberry resprouts with Crossbow
Owner and Contractor
at 2%. Keep the product off of the leaves of
the newly planted seedlings and other desirable
broadleaf plants - will not harm grass.
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The following is the recommended timetable to inspect the achieved view and potentially
prescribe additional (minor) work, as well as the long-term plan for the second and third
cycles of view protection work.
Table 2. Time table for future tree management activity.
Aug -
2013
Inspect View Mgt. area near end of
WFCI - Board Certified
Sept
cutting by tree contractor— Prescribe
Master Arborist
and mark additional tree work if
necess
Sept
2013
Inspect completed work— Provide a
WFCI - Board Certified
brief inspection report to the City of
Master Arborist
Federal Way
May
2018
Inspect View Mgt. area — Prescribe
WFCI - Board Certified
and mark additional tree work
Master Arborist
May
2023
Inspect View Mgt. area — Prescribe
WFCI - Board Certified
and mark additional tree work
Master Arborist
>2023
Follow mgt. plan and update if
Owner and Contractor
necessary
Summary
This report provides a prescription for the proposed tree management on the marine bluff
west of the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center project on the slope above Puget Sound.
The work will provide protection of the views for the project owner, protect surface soils
and slope stability, improve wildlife and habitat protection, and will, over time, reduce
the necessary impacts to the slope and it's vegetation to protect views.
No `arboriculturally improper' tree topping would be done. All work is required to
conform to the ANSI A300 standards for proper pruning. This includes the initial tree
management activity and all subsequent tree management activity in future years.
By selectively removing and controlling resprouting of some tree species such as bigleaf
maple, coupled with planting small scale trees in the gaps and protecting desirable
shrubs, a more stable low -growing plant community will be developed in Zone 1.
Future entries will need to be made in Zone 2 since the slopes prevent significant tree
removal. Trees that are crown reduced will require repeated treatments about every 5
years into the future to protect views.
Also, invasive plant species (blackberry and English ivy) will be reduced as the new
trees/shrubs colonize the open areas at the top of the slope.
All tree pruning is to be completed by or under the supervision of an International
Society of Arboriculture Certified Arboristo.
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Once the above prescribed work is complete, WFCI should inspect the created views and
prescribe selective, but minimal additional work if necessary.
Please give me a call if you have questions.
Respectfully submitted,
Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc.
Ate' �-/-
Galen M. Wright, ACF, ASCA
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist No. PN-129BU
Certified Forester No. 44
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APPENDIX III
Tree List from Synthos, LLC
Tree
#
# Stems
Avg. Diameter
(in)
Species
1
3
14
Alder
2
2
12
Alder
3
1
12
Alder
4
1
14
Alder
5
9
12
Alder
6
1
12
Alder
7
4
10
Alder
8
2
8
Alder
9
1
10
Alder
10
2
10
Alder
11
1
8
Evergreen
12
3
6
Alder
13
2
8
Alder
14
11
8
Alder
15
3
12
Alder
16
1
12
Evergreen
18
1
48
Maple
19
1
10
Ma le
21
1
12
Alder
22
1
10
Alder
23
1
10
Alder
26
1
10
Alder
27
1
8
Alder
28
1
8
Alder
29
1
6
Alder
30
2
8
Alder
34
1
8
Alder
35
1
8
Alder
37
2
6
Alder
39
1
8
Alder
41
1
8
Everereen
41
1
24
Evergreen
42
1
6
Ever een
43
1
10
Alder
44
1
10
Alder
46
4
12
Alder
47
1
12
Alder
48
1
18
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#
# Stems
Avg. Diameter
in
S ecies
49
2
6
Maple
50
10
4
Ma le
51
3
6
Maple
52
3
10
Maple
53
1
18
Alder
54
2
18
Alder
55
1
12
Alder
56
3
18
Maple
57
1
6
Alder
59
2
6
-Maple
60
1
12
Evergreen
61
1
6
Alder
62
1
12
Evergreen
63
2
10
DoRwood
64
3
6
Dogwood
65
1
15
Evergreen
66
1
6
Evergreen
67
3
3
Maple
68
4
10
Maple
69
4
6
Maple
72
1
6
Alder
71
1
8
Alder
72
2
18
Maple
73
1
7
Alder
74
5
6
Maple
75
1
6
Alder
76
2
4
Alder
79
1
15
Alder
80
1
16
Alder
81
1
18
Alder
82
2
6
Alder
83
5
10
Maple
84
1
10
Alder
85
1
8
Alder
86
4
8
Alder
77
4
8
Alder
78
6
6
Maple
87
1
6
Maple
88
1
8
Alder
89
3
4
Alder
90
3
8
Alder
91
1
16
Birch
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Tree
#
# Stems
Avg. Diameter
in
S ecies
92
2
6
Other
93
1
6
Other
94
1
6
Alder
95
34
1
Other
96
2
6
Alder
97
1
10
Other
98
5
8
Maple
99
3
4
Maple
100
4
4
Other
101
1
18
Evergreen
103
1
20
Evergreen
104
1
24 1
Evergreen
105
1
24
Evergreen
102
1
10
Evergreen
106
1
10
Alder
107
1
14
Alder
108
1
12
Evergreen]
109
1
10
Ever2reen
110
1
24
Cedar
111
1
15
Ev5fZreen
112
1
30
Evergreen
113
1
18
Evergreen
114
1
18
Evergreen
115
3
20
Maple
116
1
15
Maple
117
2
15
Alder
118
1
10
Alder
119
4
8
Maple
120
1
18
Maple
121
2
6
Alder
122
1
6
Alder
123
4
6
Alder
124
4
6
Alder
125
1
6
Alder
126
3
6
Maple
127
2
4
Alder
128
1
28
Maple
129
1
12
Evergreen
130
3
10
Other
131
5
12
Ma le
132
1
10
Alder
133
1
26
Ever een
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Tree
#
Avg. Diameter
# Stems (in)
Species
134
1
6
Alder
135
3
8
Alder
136
1
10
Evergreen
137
1
10
Alder
138
1 1
8
Alder
139
1
6
Alder
140
1
12
Maple
141
1
8
Alder
142
1
8
Alder
143
2
10
Alder
144
1
6
Maple
145
1
6
Maple
146
1
6
Alder
147
1
6
Maple
148
3
10
Other
149
1
8
Alder
150
1
8
Other
151
3
6
Alder
152
1
8
Alder
153
2
8
Ma le
154
1
8
Alder
155
1
28
Ever een
156
1
20
Evergreen
157
2
12
Alder
158
16
10
Maple
159
1
24
Alder
160
1
12
Evergreen
161
1
36
Evergreen
162
1 4
18
Alder
163
1
12
Evergreen
164
5
10
Alder
165
1
12
Alder
166
1
10
Alder
167
4
8
Alder
168
1
12
Alder
169
2
8
Alder
170
1
12
Alder
171
2
8
Alder
172
1
24
Evergreen
173
1
6
Evergreen
174
2
10
Ever een
175
2
8
Other
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Tree
#
# Stems
Avg. Diameter
in
S ecies
176
1
6
Other
177
1
20
Other
178
1
30
Evergreen
179
1
36
Evergreen
180
1
36
EveEjZeen
181
1
24
Ever2reen
182
4
16
-Maple
183
1
20
Evergreen
184
1
36
Ever een
185
1
18
Evergreen
186
1
24
Ever een
187
1
6
Alder
188
1
20
Ever een
189
1
20
Ever een
191
1
15
Alder
190
2
15
Alder
193
1
15
Alder
194
2
12
Alder
195
1
10
Alder
192
1
10
Alder
197
1
8
Alder
198
1
12
Evergreen
199
1
12
Ever een
200
1
6
Maple
224
0
0
Other
230
0
0
Maple
221
8
4
Maple
224
0
0
Other
227
0
0
Maple
228
0
0
Ma le
229
0
0
Ma le
222
0
0
Ma le
223
0
0
Other
225
0
0
Maple
226
0
0
Maple
220
2
6
Other
219
1
15
Alder
217
2
10
Ma le
218
1
8
Maple
210
1
20
Alder
216
1
10
Alder
215
1
20
Alder
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Tree
#
# Stems
Avg. Diameter
in
S ecies
214
3
6
Alder
239
1
12
Other
238
1
8
Other
237
1
12
Other
236
1
8
Other
240
1
10
235
1
20
-Maple
Evergreen
234
1
10
Evergreen
231
5
10
Maple
232
1
14
Evergreen
233
1
15
Evergreen
209
2
12
Alder
211
2
18
Alder
212
2
15
Alder
213
1
8
Alder
208
1
18
Alder
207
1
14
Evergreen
206
1
8
Evergreen
204
1
10
Evergreen
205
1
10
Maple
202
1
12
Maple
203
1
12
201
0
0
-Evergreen
Other
20
1
6
Birch
45
3
7
Birch
24
1
8
Birch
31
1
8
Birch
38
1
8
Birch
32
3
6
Birch
33
1
6
Birch
36
1
10
Alder
1
20
Birch
F25
58
2
4
1 Other
Comments from WFCI:
*Most 'Evergreens' are Douglas -fir with a few western hemlock and western red cedars.
** Most 'alders are red alders.
***Most 'maples' are bigleaf maples.
****Most 'Birches'are Scouler willow, cascara, or cherry. I saw no dogwoods.
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APPENDIX IV
Glossary of Forestry and Arboricultural Terminology
DBH: Diameter at Breast Height (measured 4.5 ft. above the ground line on the high side
of the tree).
Live Crown Ratio: Ratio of live foliage on the stem of the tree. Example: A 100' tall
tree with 40 feet of live crown would have a 40% live crown ratio. Conifers with
less than 30% live crown ratio are generally not considered to be long-term trees
in forestry.
Coppice: Cutting a deciduous tree 6 inches above the groundline with the goal of
creating resprouts that can be cultured into new trees. Commonly done with oaks,
Pacific madrone and other resprouting tree species. Works well for many
deciduous shrub species.
Crown: Portion of a trees stem covered by live foliage.
Crown Position: Position of the crown with respect to other trees in the stand.
Dominant Crown Position: Receives light from above and from the sides.
Codominant Crown Position: Receives light from above and some from the sides.
Intermediate Crown Position: Receives little light from above and none from the sides.
Trees tend to be slender with poor live crown ratios.
Suppressed Crown Position: Receives no light from above and none from the sides.
Trees tend to be slender with poor live crown ratios.
Crown Raising: Pruning the lower branches on a tree for ground clearances, tree health,
and views.
Crown Reduction: Pruning to proper lateral branches to reduce the size of a tree.
Removal: Remove the tree by cutting at the base.
Sidetrimming: Pruning branches from one or more sides of a tree to create a `window'
or view corridor.
Topping: Removal of the top of a tree with indiscriminant placement of cuts. Promotes
sprouting and decay in the stubs and shortens the life of a tree.
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APPENDIX IV
Herbicide Treatment Guidelines
Cut Stump Treatment for maples, willow, chegy, and alder
Cut stump treatments are done with oil soluble products that have an oil carrier. They
differ from Cut Surface treatments in that the cambial region, the bark on the sides of the
deciduous stumps and exposed roots are treated.
ACTIVE
PRODUCT
INGREDIENT
RATE
COMMENTS
Garlon 4'' Ultra
Triclopyr (ester)
25% Garlon 4 Ultra
Apply to cambial layer,
w/ Oil
with Mineral Oil
bark, and exposed roots.
* All product mixes should include an oil soluble blue dye.
Pathfinder II and Garlon 4 Ultra with mineral oil can be applied anytime after cutting
and must be applied to the bark on the sides of the stump, as well as exposed roots. It is
very important to achieve 100% coverage of all bark and exposed roots.
If rainfall, wet stumps, or snow prevent treatment, note the area on circuit maps and
return when weather conditions allow treatment of stump(s).
When treating cut stumps, treat the cambial region just inside the bark, treat any
ingrown bark, treat exposed bark, and any exposed roots. The treatment is like
spray painting with no runoff of product. It is very important that no bark,
cambial region, or exposed roots are skipped. Dormant buds in untreated areas
may break and form new trees. Stumps should be cut as low as possible to reduce
the amount of product necessary to treat the stump.
Treat ingrown barker / Treat cambial layer (ring)
Treat all exposed bark
j1'real exposed roots
Always read and follow the herbicide label.
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Low Volume Foliar - Backpack for BlackbeEEy and English Iv
Low volume backpack treatments are made during the growing season from full leaf in
early May to leaf coloration. Better control will be achieved early than late season.
Resprouting stumps and seedlings should be treated before they get over 6-7 feet tall.
All foliage of the tree should be targeted for coverage with the spray solution to achieve
the best control. A light coverage is all that is required. This target tree size will occur 2-
3 growing seasons after cycle maintenance.
The same backpack configuration as described for low volume basal can be used. The
adjustable cone tip can be used to achieve the desired pattern for small versus larger trees.
The precautions are the same as for low volume basal - all streams, lakes, and ponds have
a required 10 ft. buffer along with any other labeled precautions for the individual
products.
FORMULATION
TARGET
SEASON OF
COMMENTS"
APPLICATION
Crossbow (5 % solution) +
Blackberry
Keep off of
Escort XP (2 oz./acre rate)
and English
Full -leaf - in growing
desirable
+
season
vegetation
R-11 0.5%)
IVY
Be sure to read and follow label directions.
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APPENDIX V
Assumptions and Limiting Conditions
1) Any legal description provided to the Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc. is assumed to be
correct. Any titles and ownership's to any property are assumed to be good and marketable. No
responsibility is assumed for matters legal in character. Any and all property is appraised or
evaluated as though free and clear, under responsible ownership and competent management.
2) It is assumed that any property is not in violation of any applicable codes, ordinances, statutes, or
other governmental regulations, unless otherwise stated.
3) Care has been taken to obtain all information from reliable sources. All data has been verified
insofar as possible; however, Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc. can neither guarantee nor be
responsible for the accuracy of information.
4) Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc. shall not be required to give testimony or to attend court by
reason of this report unless subsequent contractual arrangements are made, including payment of an
additional fee for such services as described in the fee schedule and contract of engagement.
5) Loss or alteration of any part of this report invalidated the entire report.
6) Possession of this report or a copy thereof does not imply right of publication or use for any purpose
by any other than the person to whom it is addressed, without the prior expressed written or verbal
consent of Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc..
7) Neither all or any part of the contents of this report, nor copy thereof, shall be conveyed by anyone,
including the client, to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales or other media,
without the prior expressed written or verbal consent of Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc. --
particularly as to value conclusions, identity of Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc., or any
reference to any professional society or to any initialed designation conferred upon Washington
Forestry Consultants, Inc. as stated in its qualifications.
8) This report and any values expressed herein represent the opinion of Washington Forestry
Consultants, Inc., and the fee is in no way contingent upon the reporting of a specified value, a
stipulated result, the occurrence neither of a subsequent event, nor upon any finding in to reported.
9) Sketches, diagrams, graphs, and photographs in this report, being intended as visual aids, are not
necessarily to scale and should not be construed as engineering or architectural reports or surveys.
10) Unless expressed otherwise: 1) information contained in this report covers only those items that were
examined and reflects the condition of those items at the time of inspection; and 2) the inspection is
limited to visual examination of accessible items without dissection, excavation, probing, or coring.
There is no warranty or guarantee, expressed of implied, that problems or deficiencies of the tree or
other plant or property in question may not arise in the future.
Note: Even healthy trees can fail under normal or storm conditions. The only way to eliminate all risk
is to remove all trees within reach of all targets. Annual monitoring by an ISA Certified Arborist or
Certified Forester will reduce the potential of tree failures. It is impossible to predict with certainty that a
tree will stand or fail, or the timing of the failure. It is considered an `Act of God' when a tree fails,
unless it is directly felled or pushed over by man's actions.
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} RECEIVED BY
COMMUN.. , DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
OCT 15 2012
10-10-12
Planning Specialist: Janet Shull
City of Federal Way Department of Community Development Services
Janet, thank you for taking the time with me two weeks ago. This letter is in reference to the
conversation about maintaining our view over Puget Sound that is a vital aspect to the environment of
our facility.
In the past we have been more active in keeping the brush down to maintain the view of what
we call the upper slope which is much gentler than the lower slope. The upper slope consists of many
varieties of growth. Some Douglas fir that have been managed by topping. The same with Two
Madrona trees. All of the deciduous trees have been kept at knee height and we love salal. Black
Berries not so much. On the lower slope there are a couple maple and alder trees that are in bad shape
and are a danger to the slope.
I am planning to get the work this fall. The tree cutting on the lower slope likely will be phased
to differ some of the expense. What exactly can we cut without making conflict?
Sam Keller ?
Archbishop Brunnett treat Center
Facilities Engineer
4700 sw Dash Point Road
Federal Way, Washington 98023
sam.keller seattlearch.or
206-748-7996
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