20-100698Stacey Welsh
From: Tina Piety
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:26 PM
To: 'aandmmorey@comcast.net'
Cc: 'birkenterprises@yahoo.com; Stacey Welsh
Subject: Arco. Tree: Removal Request
Attachments: Tree Removal Request.pdf; Arco Vegetation Plan.pdf
Hello,
Attached you will find a letter (and enclosure) regarding the Arco Tree Removal request. A hard copy has been mailed.
Please contact Principal Planner Stacey Welsh at 253-835-2634, or Stacey.welsh@cityoffederalway.com, if you have any
comments and/or questions regarding this letter.
Regards,
E. Tina Piety, CAP, OM
Administrative Assistant II
Federal Way
Community Development Department
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone:253/835-2601 Fax: 253/835-2609
www.citvoffederalway.com
CITY of
Federal Way
March 17, 2020
Ms. Anne Morey
A&M Tree Service NW
19712147th Avenue SE
Renton, WA 98058
aandmmore' (c'crnn art.
33325 8ch Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98o03-6325
253-835-7000
www.cll offederaiwa .corn
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
TREE REMOVAL South,
CRITICAL AREAS PARTIAL. EXEMPTION APPROVAL
Re: File #20-100698-ADiSouth, Federal Way
Arco Tree Removal, 35505 Pacific Highway
Dear Ms. Morey:
18, 0 0, the City of F'cdcxal Wa s Dcpsxtmcnt of Community Devclopment reccavcd an
On February y' South arcei #292104-9127). Tlse
nversion to snap of 24 hazard trees located in
application for tree removal at the Arco located at 35505 padfic Highway
proposed scope of work includes some reTnSW and some Sorne of the trees are located within an
the eastern and southeastern portzon of the subject gory iiI wetland.
established 60-foot wetland buffer of the on -site Category
VEGETATION MAINTENANCE PROPOSAL
)Rerrlsed Code �V1itC} 19.145.120(7j, a vF$et$tran n'a'r`tcnance plan was
In accordance with Fsdera!V certified arborist Michael A.
submitted on behalf of the properly owner, Triple B Pac Hwy, by the applicant' in health
Morey, jr. Photos, and the attached tree inventory confirms the Z4 trees are either dead Or dedining
and pose a threat.
ANALYSIs/FINDINGS C 19.120.030(12} exempts the removal of ovcdmlgwg
For ,vegetation maintenance outside a critical area, FWK hazard trees, nuisance vegetation, or dead,
vegetation and fire hazards, or removal of invasivthe e species,r z dtreehis/her designee•
dangerous, or diseased trees when authorized by
For vegetarian rtxaintenance (such as hazard tree removal) within a crirical area, pursuant to FWRC
19.145.12on, "Ve to Maintenance," requires written approval by the director after a vegetation
maintenance plan prepared by a certified axborist or registered landscape architect is submitted and reviewed red
of 24 hazard trees
The proposed scope of work includes some removal and some Conversion details a nnt� �"irhin tk`e
in the eastem and southeastern portion of the subject propertySpecific
enclosed vegetation maintenance plan. Some ofeoval, 21 trees are ltwv--rnch calipocated within e�mpl hement tshed Oeesa� n wetland
buffer of the on -site Category III wetland. After
planted near the carwash area.
Ms. Anne Morey
Page 2 of 2
March 17, 2020
ThetheweproposaldbWii1 not impact the wedand, as work is proposed both outside of and within the outer edge Of
tlanuffer. The proposal includes creation of snags and leaving some of the cut trees on site, which
will ensure continuity of habitat. The method of remove! is limited to hand tools and gas -powered saws i
minimize impact to the area. There will be no cranes involved. Large debris 13 inches in diameter and 6 Feet
in length will be left, and a!1 small material chipped into the buffer to help ra�e fire hazards.
Per FWRC 19_120.130(2), 20 tree units per acre are required on ro ercial an
(CE), which is the designation for the subject pxoperty. DusYng the land use application review for Arco {Up
�, city file 16-10d208-UP) it � determined that:
AW01 nt To FVRC 19.120.130, comphamr wiTb The ri '
Nrrits er acre) regmirrs 84 tree moils on the su ee7 m * tree density 1gmrrements in the CE one (20 Tire
retenTian filan and p > 's 4. 2 ate the'Olicast smbmilted the regmirad free
proposes to mwom trees in Mxiu ton with the site depelopmeui wiTb otter 84 trees to regain
ON sire. This nguiMmenl is sari fed
The preliminary Landscape plan submitted with the 2016 UP III apph'cation indicated that I18
tree going to remain on site after development. As a result, even with the currently proposed removal of 24 trees,
the site will still contain more than the required 84 tree units.
DECISION
The requested vegetation maintenance plan is hereby approved.
CLOSING
Be advised that this critical areas parrYal exemption is applicable to the vegetation maintenance plan received
February 18, 2020, any expanded scope of work should be vedfied for code compliance. This administrative
decision shall not waive campl;anCe with Future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and standards relatingto this
site. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact principal Planner Stacey Welsh at (253) 835-
2G34, or r, c .,k ]sl a7ci off d ralw .corn.
Sincerely,
Brian Davis
Community Development Director.
enc: Vegetation Maintenance Plan
Stacey Welsh, Principal Planner
Triple B Pac Hwq Inc, 35505 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way, WA 98003, llirl:cn��}. F��
no.com
20-10o698-AD
Doc ID 8o245
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Subject: RE: Tree Project
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Stacey
Man things are just nuts out there!
In regards to the vegetation maintenance, it is limited to hand tools and gas powered saws to minimize impact to the
area. There will be no cranes involved. Large debris 13" in diameter and 6' in lengths will be left and all small material
chipped into the buffer to help minimize fire hazards.
Please let me know if the above statement works on your end, and stay safe out there!
Anne M Morey
Owner/Arborist
A & M Tree Service NW, Inc.
Office Voice Mail: 425-867-2307
Anne Cell: 425-260-4293
Mike Cell: 425-770-3040
19712 147th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
From: Stacey Welsh <Stacey.Welsh@cityoffederalway.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2020 9:51 AM
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Subject: RE: Tree Project
Ann,
We are doing a combo of office and remote, it is a rapidly changing situation. No need to amend the report, just an
emailed paragraph is fine for us if it is ok with you guys.
Thanks,
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Principal Planner
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33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone: 253/835-2634
www.cityoffederalway.com
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In the report? Yes I will add a paragraph depicting how it will be done and with what means. No cranes are needed.
I am in the field today and Mike is out of town until Monday (I hope, he's in Mexico taking the Certified Climbers Test)
I will make the changes and need him to sign off on it so you should see something no later than Monday if I can email it
to him for approval otherwise it will be later next week.
Are you guys in the office or working remote? Most cities are remote right now is why I am asking.
Anne
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Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 10:36 AM
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Subject: RE: Tree Project
Anne,
Can you identify the methods of vegetation maintenance (limited to hand tools and hand powered tools)? It is a
required part of the vegetation maintenance plan to remove vegetation within a critical area buffer. Will you guys be
bringing in a crane?
Thank you,
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Principal Planner
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone:253/835-2634
www.citvoffederalway.com
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Subject: RE: Tree Project
Thank you Anne.
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Hi Stacey
Attached is the signature page for you. Thanks for your response.
Anne M Morey
Owner
A & M Tree Service NW, Inc.
425-867-2307
19712 147th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
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Subject: RE: Tree Project
Hi Anne,
We have received your application and it is in the queue to be worked on. There are other applications that came in
ahead of it, so that is why you have not heard from us yet. If you have further questions let me know. I did notice that
the arborist report was not signed. If you could scan the signature page and email it to me I can include it in the official
file.
Thank you,
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Principal Planner
Federal Way
33325 81h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone: 253/835-2634
www.citvoffederalway.com
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Good morning all
I was in week before last and dropped off an application for tree work at the Arco on Pacific Hwy and wanted to follow
up to see if there was any movement on it yet?
Thanks
Anne M Morey
Owner
A & M Tree Service NW, Inc.
42S-867-2307
19712 14711, Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
From: Stacey Welsh <Stacey.Welsh(@cityoffederalwv.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 1:36 PM
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Cc: Ping Inquiry<Ping[nguiry@cityoffederalway.com>; Permit Center <Permi#Center@cityoffederalwa_y.corn>
Subject: RE: Tree Project
Hi Anne,
The tree removal application form is attached. All submittals go through the Permit Center, who can provide fee
information as well (253-835-2607 and permit.center@cityoffecieralway.com). I've attached some previous email
correspondence with the owner's son about the items that were incomplete with the previous submittal. That file was
closed due to lack of activity, no decision was issued. The required vegetation maintenance plan was not provided. At
that time the proposal was to remove quite a few trees, which was potentially going to trigger the need for a Forest
Practice Application and SEPA Addendum. Once you submit the tree removal application and the project scope is known,
then a determination can be made if that further permitting is required. Let me know if you have any questions.
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Senior Planner
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone: 253/835-2634
www.cityaffedera Iway.co m
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Hello Stacey
I was contacted by the owner of the Arco on the corner of Pacific Hwy S and S 356th St to help with some trees that were
falling into the car wash from the NGPA behind.
My husband is a Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, Certified Arborist and Environmental Habitat Specialist. I made a call to
the planner on call prior to visiting the site to make sure I had everything we needed when doing the report.
I was hoping to come in this week to drop it off and start the process for the work to be done. I think it was an
administrative decision request or something to that effect that needed to be done with a fee of about $150 or so? The
person I spoke with mentioned you had been working on this project which is why I am reaching out to you hoping to
mainstream this as much as possible. There have been several red alders that have failed right into the Car Wash
building itself and the entrance area. Hoping to get the hazards dealt with before any big spring storms.
Please let me know when would be the best time we could meet or if I should just work with the planner on call when I
come in? Thank you for your time on this.
Anne M Morey
Owner
A & M Tree Service NW, Inc.
425-867-2307
19712 1471h Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
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three-foot tall berm (or acceptable equivalent), plus landscaping planted in the berm. A three-foot
tall hedge does not satisfy this requirement. A condition of approval shall require the landscape plan
submitted with the building permit comply with FWRC 19.125.070(5)(a). As conditioned, the
landscaping plan is consistent with applicable standards set forth in FWRC Chapter 19.125.
10. Clearing & Grading —An engineering permit (El) will be required. Clearing and grading activities
will be reviewed for consistency with applicable standards set forth in FWRC Chapter 19.120. The
preliminary cut/fill analysis is that 2,000 cubic yards of cut and 500 cubic yards of fill are planned.
11. Tree Retention/Replacement — Pursuant to FWRC 19.120.130, compliance with the city's tree
density requirements in the CE zone (20 tree units per acre) requires 84 tree units on the subject
property's 4.2 acres. The applicant submitted the required tree retention plan and proposes to remove
trees in conjunction with the site development, with over 84 trees to remain on site. This requirement
is satisfied.
12. Critical Areas — In June 2015, the city received a request for third party review of a wetland report
prepared by Sewall Wetland Consulting Inc., accompanied by a June 2015 survey document
showing where wetland flags are field located, prepared by Barghausen. The city forwarded the
report to our consultant, Landau, for their review. Landau completed a site visit and reviewed
relevant documents. Landau confirmed the existence of an on -site Category III wetland with a 60-
foot buffer. At the applicant's request, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers inspected the property in
June 2016 and confirmed the presence of the wetland. As shown on the Arco site plan, the project
will not impact either the wetland or its buffer, with one minor exception. Removal of four to five
trees on the wetland buffer boundary line is shown on plan Sheet 3.0. A condition of approval shall
require installation of permanent signs and split rail fencing around the wetland per FWRC
19.145.180(2) and (3)(a)(iv). Public Works has a standard detail for the required signage.
13. Community Design Guidelines — The proposed building complies with the provisions of FWRC
Chapter 19.115, "Community Design Guidelines," as detailed below:
a. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Guidelines — The applicant
submitted a CPTED checklist, which was reviewed by city staff.
b. Site Design — The parking area and building are to be located near the street intersection. The
remainder of the property will retain existing vegetation. Implementation of pedestrian areas and
amenities includes two stamped concrete ADA pedestrian paths, one off of Pacific Highway and
the other off of South 356t' Street, connecting the sidewalk to the building. Awnings have been
incorporated into the facades to provide weather protection. Transparent glass is incorporated into
the entrance fagade of the convenience store. Access controls will be implemented. The parking
lot is designed consistent with requirements.
c. Pedestrian Circulation and Public Spaces — The primary entrance to the building will be visible
from both rights -of -way. Pedestrian pathways are incorporated into the site design, connect the
building to the street, will be accessible, and clearly delineated using stamped concrete. Exterior
lighting, bench seating, a trash receptacle, and a bicycle rack will be provided.
d. Commercial Service and Institutional Facilities — Service yard walls, enclosures, and similar
accessory site elements shall be consistent with the primary building(s) relative to architecture,
materials, and colors. A new trash/recycling enclosure is proposed and the enclosure plans show a
Exhibit A — Findings of Fact Page 3 of 7
Arco Project File #16-100208-00-UP / Doc. I.D. 74801
Stacey Welsh
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Subject: RE: Tree Project
Attachments: Signature Page Arco Report.pdf
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Hi Stacey
Attached is the signature page for you. Thanks for your response.
Anne M Morey
Owner
A & M Tree Service NW, Inc.
425-867-2307
19712 147th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
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Subject: RE: Tree Project
Hi Anne,
We have received your application and it is in the queue to be worked on. There are other applications that came in
ahead of it, so that is why you have not heard from us yet. If you have further questions let me know. I did notice that
the arborist report was not signed. If you could scan the signature page and email it to me I can include it in the official
file.
Thank you,
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Principal Planner
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Federal Way
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33325 81h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone: 253/835-2634
www.citvoffederalwa-.com
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Good morning all
I was in week before last and dropped off an application for tree work at the Arco on Pacific Hwy and wanted to follow
up to see if there was any movement on it yet?
Thanks
Anne M Morey
Owner
A & M Tree Service NW, Inc.
425-867-2307
19712 1471h Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
From: Stacey Welsh <Stace_y.Welsh@cjtyoff_ed_e_ ralway.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 1:36 PM
To: 'aandm morey@comcast. net' <aandmmore comcast.net>
Cc: Ping Inquiry<Pinginguirv@citvoffederalway.com>; Permit Center <PermitCenter@cityoffederalway.com>
Subject: RE: Tree Project
Hi Anne,
The tree removal application form is attached. All submittals go through the Permit Center, who can provide fee
information as well (253-835-2607 and permit.center cit ❑ffederalwa .com). I've attached some previous email
correspondence with the owner's son about the items that were incomplete with the previous submittal. That file was
closed due to lack of activity, no decision was issued. The required vegetation maintenance plan was not provided. At
that time the proposal was to remove quite a few trees, which was potentially going to trigger the need for a Forest
Practice Application and SEPA Addendum. Once you submit the tree removal application and the project scope is known,
then a determination can be made if that further permitting is required. Let me know if you have any questions.
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Senior Planner
w
Federal Way
CrIr': rrd rn p ,� ,.v.:r: r
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone: 253/835-2634
www.citvoffederalway.com
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Hello Stacey
I was contacted by the owner of the Arco on the corner of Pacific Hwy S and S 356th St to help with some trees that were
falling into the car wash from the NGPA behind.
My husband is a Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, Certified Arborist and Environmental Habitat Specialist. I made a call to
the planner on call prior to visiting the site to make sure I had everything we needed when doing the report.
I was hoping to come in this week to drop it off and start the process for the work to be done. I think it was an
administrative decision request or something to that effect that needed to be done with a fee of about $150 or so? The
person I spoke with mentioned you had been working on this project which is why I am reaching out to you hoping to
mainstream this as much as possible. There have been several red alders that have failed right into the Car Wash
building itself and the entrance area. Hoping to get the hazards dealt with before any big spring storms.
Please let me know when would be the best time we could meet or if I should just work with the planner on call when I
come in? Thank you for your time on this.
Anne M Morey
Owner
A & M Tree Service NW, Inc.
425-867-2307
19712 147th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
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The Alders that are noted in the inventory as dead or failing should be removed and
dispersed in the EPA to help create a ground environment favorable for the habitat in the
area. The large Western Red Cedars that are dead or dying should be turned into
environmental habitat snags to eliminate hazards with the debris left in the EPA.
All work is to be supervised by a Certified Arborist to ensure all practices are being done by
code. This border should be monitored and assessed yearly or after any major weather
events to help maintain and prevent future hazards.
Thank you for the opportunity to help with your project please contact me or Anne at the
number below.
Sincerely,
Michael A Morey Jr.
A & M Tree Service NW, Inc.
ISA Certified Arborist
#PN-6934A ISA
Qualified Tree Risk Assessor
Voice Mail: 425-867-2307
Anne: 425-260-4293
Mike: 425-770-3040
Hazard Report for Arco Pacific Hwy S
Prepared by Mike Morey Jr. PN-6934ATrace Qualified
REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
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TRIPLE B PAC HWY INC
35505 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way, WA 98003
Parcel #292104-9127
RE: Hazard Tree Assessment
Location of tree(s): 35505 Pacific Hwy S.
Parcel #292104-9127
Date of site visit: February 5, 2020
Scope of work
Inventory of Hazard Trees to car wash.
Qualifications
I am an ISA Certified Arborist as well as a Qualified Tree Risk Assessor and Environmental
Habitat Specialist I am also a member of the ASCA and actively involved with the Pacific
NW Chapter of ISA. These affiliations from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
and the American Society of Certified Arborists (ASCA) qualifies me to assess the risk of
tree(s). I have nearly 20 years of experience both in trees and in varying classes that are
required to maintain and advance my certification. I have over 10 years' experience with
the care for trees during and after construction.
Limits ofAssignment
Unless stated otherwise:1) information contained in this letter covers only those trees that
were examined and reflects the condition of those trees at the time of inspection; and 2) the
inspection is limited to visual examination of the subject trees without dissection,
excavation, probing, climbing, or coring unless explicitly specified. There is no warranty or
guarantee, expressed or implied, that problems or deficiencies of the subject trees may not
arise in the future.
**See additional assumptions and limiting conditions in Appendix A attached.
RECEIVED
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Hazard Report for Arco Pacific Hwy S
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Commercial & Residential Services
Methods for Tree Evaluation
We evaluate tree health and structure utilizing visual tree assessment (VTA) methods. The
basis behind VTA is the identification of symptoms, which the tree produces in reaction to a
weak spot or area of mechanical stress. A tree reacts to mechanical and physiological
stresses by growing more vigorously to re -enforce weak areas, while depriving less stressed
parts. (Mattheck & Breloer 1994) An understanding of the uniform stress allows us to make
informed judgments about the condition of a tree. Continued education and ongoing
observations onsite where construction is present helps qualify me to assess current and
future health problems. My examination was limited to a visual one, and did not involve any
root excavation, trunk or limb coring, or any soil testing. I followed protocol delineated by
the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) for Visual Risk Assessment (VRA). By doing
so, I am examining each tree independently as well as collectively as groups or stands of
trees provide stability and can lower risk of independent tree failure. This scientific process
examines tree health (e.g. size, vigor, insect and disease process) as well as site conditions
(soil moisture and composition, the quantity of impervious surfaces surrounding the tree
etc.)
Site history and observations.
This is an Arco Gas Station and Car Wash located on the corner of Pacific Hwy S and S 356th
St. Legal description S 385 FT OF FOLG - POR OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SEC 29-21-4 LY
WLY OF PACIFIC HWY S & N OF S 356TH ST LESS POR FOR STS AS PER SCC 81-2-05952-0 &
PER REC # 199104051109 THRU 199104051113 & REC #20070712002432 - LESS N 30 FT
(OF SD S 385 FT) & POR FOR RD PER REC# 20170517000568. Lot size is 4.09 Acres with
the building Sq Ft being 3,180. There are no specifications on the King County Parcel
Viewer showing wetland or critical areas however after speaking to a planner at the city of
Federal Way it was communicated that the wooded area that makes up the majority of the
North West portion of the property was designated as an EPA. This was done in 2015 prior
to the building of the lot in 2017. There is a standard wooden wetland fence and signs to
help identify and maintain this designation.
When I arrived on site, I entered at the North East entry off of Pacific Hwy S. The entrance
bends to the South which brings you to the Car Wash Entry, the Gas Pumps, Store and
parking area. I drove South through the property towards the West Entrance and parked
next to the Vacuum Station and Exit to the Car Wash. This is where I started my assessment
Pictures within this report are shown from Tree #1 to the last noted tree on the inventory
sheet attached.
There was garbage scattered along the fence line, standing water from the excessive rain
we've had and a tree that had fallen sometime previous to my visit Just outside the wooden
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fence line there is a gravel border approximately 6 feet across and a container parked
alongside the back of the Car Wash. The gravel border becomes a larger river stone type
buffer and follows the fence line to the Entrance of the Car Wash. The wooden fence line
stops there and turns into the EPA while there are still a group of trees that run along the
West side of the North West entrance that are not within the wooden fence line but rather
sit in a barked bed. There was still some construction equipment onsite in this area as well
but nothing impacting the nearby trees.
Method's used to determine tree location and tree health:
Trees were identified by numbered aluminum tags attached to the western side of the tree
where permitted. They are located on the property starting with Tag#1 located near the
center of the wetland wooden fence moving North West following the fence line to the
entrance off of Pacific Hwy S.
All the trees on site were examined using the Matheny and Clarkl criteria for determining
the potential hazard of trees in an urban environment as well as the Tree Risk Assessment
in Urban Areas and The Urban/Rural Interface by Julian Dunster2. Tree diameters were
measured at DSH (diameter standard height - 4.5' above ground) using a logger's tape.
Inventory
See attached spreadsheet
Discussion:
The outer edge of this EPA is in failure. It is made up mostly of Alder, Cottonwood and
Cedar. The Alders are all dead or dying with most of them having a lean towards the Car
Wash, one of which has already failed shown in the pictures included. The Alders are all in
very bad condition and the continued saturation of the area is only going to add to the
failures if not addressed quickly. The cottonwood trees are all typical of species and should
be addressed as so being located to close to the Car Wash entrance. As these trees are prone
to sudden limb drop these particular trees and where located should be addressed sooner
than later. The cedars are dying out most likely due to impact from construction but the
changing weather patterns are contributing to the failures as well.
Conclusion/Recommendations:
I think if we were able to create a habitat buffer for the larger trees it would benefit in many
ways. 1) detour transients from hiding in the woods 2) eliminate hazards to property,
people 3) allow for future plantings once the area has had time to acclimate to the new
surroundings.
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The Alders that are noted in the inventory as dead or failing should be removed and
dispersed in the EPA to help create a ground environment favorable for the habitat in the
area. The large Western Red Cedars that are dead or dying should be turned into
environmental habitat snags to eliminate hazards with the debris left in the EPA.
All work is to be supervised by a Certified Arborist to ensure all practices are being done by
code. This border should be monitored and assessed yearly or after any major weather
events to help maintain and prevent future hazards.
Thank you for the opportunity to help with your project please contact me or Anne at the
number below.
Sincerely,
Michael A Morey Jr.
A & M Tree Service NW, Inc.
ISA Certified Arborist
#PN-6934A ISA '
Qualified Tree Risk Assessor
Voice Mail: 425-867-2307
Anne: 425-260-4293
Mike: 425-770-3040
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Photos
The top left picture is of Tree #1 & 2. Both have
sap sucker damage but #1 has a riddled area mid
trunk which is circled. The picture above shows
proximity and over all view of this particular
area. Picture to the bottom left is of #4 showing
where saprotroph is growing on the root crown.
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Here we see a group of alders which
all lean towards the Car Wash. Just
on the other side of this grove in the
picture directly above you can see a
tree that recently failed which
actually reached the entrance of the
Car Wash. Bottom left picture shows
a grove of Cottonwood with
saturated root systems.
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Top left is the group of Cottonwood
trees, there is past damage likely from
construction. There was some dead
wood in the canopies that should be
addressed. Top right picture shows a
dying bigleaf maple and damage to the
wooden fence from a falling alder in the
back shown in the yellow circle. The
bottom left picture shows the rest of the
tree line, some of the construction
material and proximity of trees to the
road. You can also see the thinning in the
cedars canopies.
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This is the North West entrance off of
Pacific Hwy South. These pictures
show that there is no wooden fence
therefore it is questionable if this
area is EPA as well. The Cedars and
Bigleaf maples are all failing and/or
dead. Due to the high traffic area
here hazards in these trees should be
removed. This area is marked as
trees B — E on the inventory sheet.
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This is the North West Entrance off of Pacific Hwy S. This picture is from Google maps taken
in July of 2019. It is a great reference to show the trees in bloom. The canopies of the
alders, maples and cottonwoods can all be seen as thinning and/or brown. The Cedars that
are dead are obvious and should be snagged to a safe height with debris left on the forest
floor below for habitat. Please refer to the numbered map and inventory attached for
suggested hazard mitigation.
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AppendixA
Assumptions & Limiting Conditions
1) Consultant assumes that any legal description provided to consultant is correct and
that title to property is good and marketable. Consultant assumes no responsibility
for legal matters. Consultant assumes all property appraised or evaluated is free and
clear, and is under responsible ownership and come competent management.
2) Consultant assumes that the property and its use do not violate applicable codes,
ordinances, statutes or regulations.
3) Although consultant has taken care to obtain all information from reliable sources
and to verify the data insofar as possible, consultant does not guarantee and is not
responsible for the accuracy of information provided by others.
4) Client may not require consultant to testify or attend court by reason of any report
unless mutually satisfactory contracts will agreements are made, including payment
of an additional fee for such services as described in the consulting arborist
agreement.
5) Unless otherwise required by law, possession of this report does not imply right of
publication or used for any purpose by any person other than the person to whom it
is addressed, without the prior express written consent of the consultant~
6) Unless otherwise required by law, no part of this report shall be conveyed by any
person, including the client, the public through advertising, public relations, news,
sales or other media without the consultants prior express written consent
7) This report in any values expressed herein represent the opinion of the consultant,
and the consultants fee is in no way contingent upon the reporting of a specific value,
a stipulated result, the occurrence of a subsequent event or upon any finding to be
reported.
S) Sketches, drawings 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. The reproduction of any information generated by architects,
engineers or other consultants and any sketches, drawings or photographs is for the
express purpose of coordination and ease of reference only. Inclusion of such
information on any drawings or other documents does not constitute a
representation by consultant as to the sufficiency or accuracy of the information.
9) Unless otherwise agreed, (1) information contained in this report covers only the
items examined and reflects the condition of the items at the time of inspection; and
(2) the inspection is limited to visual examination of accessible items without
dissection, excavation, probing, climbing, or coring. Consultant makes no warranty or
guarantee, express or implied, that the problems or deficiencies of the plans or
property in question may not arise in the future.
10)Loss or alteration of any part of this agreement invalidates the entire report.
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Glossary
ANS I A300: American national standards Institute standards for tree care.
Chlorotic: Foliage with whitish or yellowish discoloration caused by lack of chlorophyll.
Co -dominance stems: Stems or branches of newly equal diameter, often weekly attached
(Matheny et a1.1998)
cracks: defects in trees that, it's severe, may pose a risk of tree or branch failure (Lilly 2001)
DBH or DSH: Diameter at breast or standard height; the diameter of the trunk measured 54
inches (4.5 feet) above grade. (Matheny et al.1998)
Deciduous: Tree or other plant that loses its leaves some time during the year and stays
leafless generally during the cold season (Lilly 2001)
epicorrnic: Arising from latent or advantageous buds (Lilly 2001)
Evergreen: Tree or plant that keeps its needles or leaves year-round; this means for more
than one growing season (Lilly 2001)
ISA: Iinternational Society of arboriculture
included bark: bark that becomes embedded in a crotch between branch and trunk or
between co -dominance stems and causes a weak structure [Lilly 2001]
landscape function: the environmental, aesthetic, or architectural functions that a plant
can have (Lilly2001)
lateral: secondary or subordinate branch (Lilly 20011
limited visual assessment: a limited visual assessment (LVTA) from a specified
perspective such as foot, vehicle, or aerial [airborne] patrol of an individual tree or a
population of trees near specified targets to identify the specified conditions or obvious
defects [ISA 2013]
mitigation: process of reducing damages or risk [Lilly 20011
monitoring: keep a close watch; performing regular checks or inspections [Lilly 2001]
owner/manager: the person or entity responsible for tree management or the controlling
authority that regulates tree management [ISA 20131
pathogen: causal agent of disease [Lilly 2001]
phototropic growth: growth towards light source or stimulant [Harris et al. 1999]
retain and monitor: the recommendation to keep a tree and conduct follow-up
assessments after a stated inspection interval [I SA 2013]
structural defects: flaws, decay, or other faults in the trunk, branches, or root color of a
tree, which may lead to failure [Lilly 2001]
trunk area: the cross -sectional area of the trunk based upon measurement at 54 inches
[4.5 feet] above grade [Mathany et a1.1998]
visual tree assessment [VTA]: method of evaluating structural defects and stability in
trees by noting the pattern of growth. Developed by Clause Mattheck [Harris, et al. 19991
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