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16, CITY OF CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way Federal Way,WA 98003-6325
(253)835-7000
www.cityoffederalway..corn
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
November 23,2016
Lance Erickson
Federal Way Public Schools
1211 South 332°d Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE: Permit#16-105526-00-AD; TREE REMOVAL REQUEST APPROVAL
FWPS,33520 21st Avenue SW,Federal Way
Dear Mr. Erickson:
The City of Federal Way's Department of Community Development has completed review of a
November 10, 2016,Arborist Report prepared by Mr. Bryce Landrud,an I.S.A. Certified Arborist,
regarding the removal of one hazardous red alder(Alnus rubra)that stands about 50 feet tall,22 inches in
diameter at 4.5 feet above ground,and may be 40 years old.
Findings
The subject tree is located within a critical area, which is regulated under the Federal Way Revised Code
(FWRC).
The arborist recommends that the tree be removed and dropped into the wetland area where it will
continue to serve the wildlife community as downed woody debris. Removal as discussed in the arborist
report meets the partial exemption regulations in FWRC 19.145.120(7).A report by a certified arborist
has been prepared and submitted to the city. The arborist proposes to use hand tools to remove the tree.
Decision
Mr. Bryce Landrud has determined that the hazardous alder tree at the above address should be removed.
Pursuant to FWRC 19.145.120(7),the tree removal outlined in the November 10,2016, arborist report is
hereby approved.
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 me at
253-835-2622 or Jesse.McHenry@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Brian Davis
Community Development Director
c: Jesse McHenry,Planning Intern
Bryce Landrud.Certified Arborist,Thundering Oak Enterprises Inc..31813 44`h Avenue South,Auburn,WA 98001
Doc.I.D.74998
RECEIVED
REQUEST FOR HDMINISTRATIVE DECISION
CITY OF NOV 1 0 2016 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY Federal Way,WA 98003-6325
CDS 253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalway.com
FILE NUMBER a - 1 0 553. Date (((ajt6 •
Applicant
NAME PRIMARY PHONE
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BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION ALTERNATE PHONE
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MAILING ADDRESS E-MAIL
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CITY STATE ZIP FAX
Property Address/Location 45352-4) r.( 5t1. (Tri e- kfl�ac e,�T l°W
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Description of Request �� - o+r F d,e.t> L-"4 A-. Gg-1Tc 4-t —
List/Describe Attachments
For Staff Use
❑ Code Interpretation/Clarification - No Fee
❑ Critical Areas Letter/Analysis/Peer Review - No Fee(Actual Cost if Applicable)
❑ Request for Extension(Land Use/Plat Approval) - Check Current Fee Schedule
❑ Revisions to Approved Permit - Check Current Fee Schedule
Tree Removal - No Fee
❑ Zoning Compliance Letter - Check Current Fee Schedule
Bulletin#079—January 4,2016 Page 1 of 1 k:\Handouts\Request for Administrative Decision
P.O. Box 1847
AUBURN,WA 9807 1-1 847
OFFICE 253-288-TREE(8733)
FAX:253.838.2534
WWW.THUNDERINGOAK.COM
Thundering Oak
ENTERPRISES
November 10, 2016
Mr. Lance Erickson
Federal Way Public Schools
Re: tree at 1921 SW 331 SC Pl.
Hi Lance,
It was great seeing you again—good to see you working with the school district. The tree we
looked at last week is a red alder,Alnus rubra. It is located just behind(south)the fence
bordering the above address and the district-owned wetland. The tree is about 50 feet tall, 22
inches in diameter at 4.5 feet above ground, and maybe 40 years old.
There are numerous sites on the stem where a bacterial slime flux is oozing from the bark.
Though common, this is an indicator of decline and wood decay processes at work. A portion of
the top has broken off, resulting in the formation of a severe decay column in the upper portion
of the canopy. Most of the remaining limbs on the tree are adventitious ones; they arose from
sprouts growing on the outer stem. These are not firmly attached via branch core wood and a
branch collar, but are narrowly attached to the outer stem and very prone to failure. It is likely
that more of the top of this tree and certainly many of the adventitious limbs will fail in the
future. Given the proximity of the tree to the fence and adjoining back yard, it is my opinion that
the risk of some form of property or personal damage is too great to retain the tree. I recommend
that it be dropped into the wetland area where it will continue to serve the wildlife community as
downed woody debris.
Respectfully submitted,
Bryce Landrud, I.S.A. Certified Arborist#PN0232
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