14-103924 Lorm
CITY OF CITY 33325 HALL
Federal VVayFeder8th Avenue South
Federal Way,WA 98003 6325
(253)835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
August 21,2014
Bryce Landrud
Thundering Oak
PO Box 929
Auburn,WA 98071-0929
RE: Permit#14-103924-00-AD; BROWDER
625 SW 295th Place,Federal Way
Dear Mr.Landrud:
The Community Development Department has received your request to remove up to 8 hazardous trees
from the property located at 625 SW 295th PI,Federal Way.The proposed scope of work includes the
removal of trees below the home of Mr.&Mrs. Browder that have failed via uprooting from the stream
bank or are severely damaged.The trees in question are located within a landslide hazard zone and the
buffer of a stream.Because the trees are located within critical area buffers,any modification is subject to
review by the Federal Way Community Development Department.The Department has issued
Interpretation#10-01 that provides clarification of the proper procedure and decision criteria for
vegetation removal within identified critical areas.
DECISION
Mr. Bryce Landrud,an ISA Certified Arborist, has determined that in their current conditions the trees in
question are severely damaged and are deemed necessary for removal. Pursuant to Mr. Landrud's
recommendation,in conjunction with an analysis of Interpretation#10-01,the City hereby authorizes the
removal of the above-mentioned trees to an appropriate height.
CONDITIONS
1. To the extent possible tree roots of the above-mentioned trees are not to be disturbed in completion of
this work.
2. Following tree removal arborist shall identify replanting necessary, if any,to stabilize the slope in the
area of work. The arborist's recommendation shall be submitted to the City.Upon concurrence by the
City,the property owner shall complete required replanting within 30 days.Contact Kalon Thomas at
253-835-2622 or kalon.thomas@cityoffederalway.com upon replanting for inspection.
Analysis of Interpretation#10-01 Criteria
Approval criteria for Interpretation#10-01 are addressed below:
1. The proposed activity will not adversely affect water quality. In order to protect water quality,
replanting along the stream bank will be required to stabilize the area and prevent erosion.
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August 21,2014
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2. The proposed activity will not destroy nor damage a significant habitat area. The trees are located
within a stream buffer.As such, it provides potential habitat to birds and small mammals.Replanting
will mitigate the losses to the surrounding habitat area.
3. The proposed activity will not adversely affect drainage or stormwater retention capabilities. The
work will have no impact on stormwater.
4. The proposed activity will not lead to unstable earth conditions, nor create erosion hazards.
Replanting,along with the un-touched vegetation,will stabilize any possible 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. Selective maintenance of these trees would not
appear to have a detrimental impact on open space.
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 (Emphasis Added).Mr.Bryce Landrud, an ISA Certified Arborist,has deemed these
hazardous and therefore necessary for removal.
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 FWRC Chapter 19.120, "Clearing,
Grading, and Tree and Vegetation Retention."The maintenance of the vegetation is consistent with
the purpose statement and regulations of FWRC Chapter 19.120.
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 Planning
Intern Kalon Thomas at(253)835-2622,or Kalon.Thomas@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen
Planning Division Manager
c: Kalon Thomas,Planning Intern
14-103924 Doc.ID.66441
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From: Bryce Landrud <bryce@thunderingoak.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 6:08 PM
To: Joe Browder;jbrowderl2@comcast.net
Cc: Isaac Conlen
Subject: uprooted alders
Attachments: BrowderFWHazardTrees0714.docx
Hello gentlemen,
Please find attached my short report and recommendations for the trees that have uprooted below
your home.
Let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information.
Thank you,
Bryce Landrud
Thundering Oak Enterprises, Inc.
I.S.A. Certified Arborist#PN0232
253.288.8733 cell: 253.261.2094
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RESUBMITTED
AUG 0 5 2014
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
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OFFICE 253-288-TREE(8733)
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July 28, 2014
Mr. Isaac Conlen
Community Development
City of Federal Way
Re: tree hazard mitigation @ 625 SW 295t.
To Whom It May Concern:
Please consider this letter as a request to provide hazard tree removal of several trees below the
home of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Browder at the above address.
The trees in question are all red alder trees, with diameters of 8-20 inches. They are all located
near a small stream that intermittently flows into and out of their back yard. The trees(up to 8)
have either failed via uprooting from the stream bank or are severely damaged (pushed over)by
those that have fallen. This is an extraordinarily hazardous site, with up to 4 trees involved with
each other with severe stem bending exerting extreme force on each other.
Several of the trees threaten the Browder's home; several others are leaning toward the home to
the northwest across the stream.
The scope of work includes carefully dismantling this group of trees and getting them safely on
the ground. Much of the work will be done aerially, removing tops and limbs to reduce weight.
Stems and logs with suspected tension will be chained to prevent `barber-chair' type splitting.
The area in question does not appear to be within an NGPE or critical area or designated buffer
strip.
Respectfully submitted,
Bryce Landrud
I.S.A. Certified Arborist #PN0232