13-101324 CD Volunteer
From: Isaac Conlen
Sent: Thursday, March 28,2013 4:23 PM
To: CD Volunteer
Subject: FW: Leaning tree at redondo bay
Hi Stacey. See below correspondence with the arborist on your tree removal project. Go ahead and draft the approval
letter with a condition requiring planting of two trees(Vine Maple and/or Service berry within 25-feet of stream bank).
Include need for follow-up inspection once planted. Thanks.
Isaac
Original Message
From: blandrud@gmail.com [mailto:blandrud@email.com)
Sent: Friday, March 22,2013 1:38 PM
To: Isaac Conlen
Subject: Re: Leaning tree at redondo bay
Thank you Isaac.Yes,same tree.It's likely you'll have your letter done before we can get to it again.
Replanting needs to be shade tolerant, preferably deciduous, like service berry or vine maple.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 22,2013,at 11:06 AM, Isaac Conlen<Isaac.Conlen@citvoffederalway.com>wrote:
>Hi Bryce.
>I'm assuming this is the same one for which Steve forwarded your letter.
>Based on your letter(and a site visit) I agree the tree should be removed. If you feel it's an imminent threat,consider
this email as authority to remove. Otherwise,we're working on the approval letter,which documents the justification
for removal. I'm also considering the potential to require replacement plantings in a more appropriate location(further
from the channel).
>Regards,
>Isaac
> Original Message
>From: blandrud@gmail.com [mailto:blandrud@gmail.com)
>Sent:Tuesday, March 12,2013 3:59 PM
>To: Isaac Conlen
>Subject: Leaning tree at redondo bay
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` CITY OF CITY HALL
33325
Federal Way Feder 8th Avenue South
Federal Way,WA 98003-6325
(253)835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
April 1,2013
Bryce Landrud
Thundering Oak FILE
PO Box 929
Auburn,WA 98071-0929
RE: Permit#13-101324-00-AD;NGPE WITHIN REDONDO BAY ESTATES
325 SW 294th Place,Federal Way
Dear Mr.Landrud:
The Community and Economic Development Department has received your request to remove hazardous
trees at the above-referenced address.According to the city's critical areas inventory,the trees are located
in an Erosion and Landslide Hazard Area and Stream Setback,and therefore,removal does not qualify as
an exempt action listed in Federal Way Revised Code(FWRC) 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 approved per the findings and conclusions provided below.
CONDITIONS
• Requirement to plant two trees,Vine Maple and/or Service Berry within 25 feet of stream bank.
BACKGROUND
On March 21,2013,the city received a request from Bryce Landrud to do work on a tree on Redondo Bay
property. Submitted with the request was an I.S.A.Certified Arborist assessment by Mr.Landrud dated
March 18,2013.Detailed in the letter provided by Mr.Landrud,the subject tree poses potential hazard to
the east section of the house identified above.Mr.Landrud proposes to remove one western hemlock tree.
DECISIONAL CRITERIA
Planning Division staff reviewed the request and provided a bulleted response to each of the director's
decisional criteria below.
1. The proposed activity will not adversely affect water quality.
• The scope of work is limited to only the tree mentioned in the arborist report that pose
risk to residential property.Tree roots will not be disturbed;adequate erosion protection
to the slope will be retained.
• Call Stacey at 253-835-2662,or email CD.Volunteer@cityoffederal.com for inspection
when planted.
2. The proposed activity will not destroy nor damage a significant habitat area.
Mr.Landrud
April 1,2013
Page 2
• The stream habitat is considered significant; however,the replacement plantings will
adequately mitigate impact.
3. The proposed activity will not adversely affect drainage or stormwater retention capabilities.
• Tree stump and root system will be retained so work will not alter the drainage course or
contribute to drainage and stormwater retention failures.
4. The proposed acti ty will not lead to unstable earth conditions nor create erosion hazards.
• Tree work ork is llinited in scope.Remaining vegetation,replanting,and removal conditions
will provide adequate stabilization and erosion controls.
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.
• Tree work will reduce the likelihood of property damage and the result of tree work will
not contribute to the loss of 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.)
• Certified Arborist Bryce Landrud has determined the tree is growing over the house.His
recommendation is to remove the tree.
7. The proposed activity does not require review under the State Environmental Policy Act.
• The department concludes this activity is exempt from SEPA review.
8. The proposed activity is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.120,"Clearing,Grading,and
Tree and Vegetation Retention."
• The removal of dangerous trees is consistent with the purpose statement and regulations
of 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. Please contact Planning Intern Stacey Curry at 253-835-2622,or
CD.Volunteer@cityoffederalway.com,should you have any questions regarding this decision.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen,Planning Manager
for Patrick Doherty,Director
c: Stacey Curry,Planning Intern
13-101324 Doc.1.0.63208