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Steve Ikerd
City of Federal Way - Parks
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Federal Way, WA 98003
RE: Permit #14-105104-00-AD; TREE REMOVAL - CITY
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DECISION
Mr. Brwce Landrud- an ISA Certified Arborist- has determined that in their current condition the trees in
question are hazardous and therefore deemed necessary for removal. Pursuant to Mr. Landrud's
recommendation, the city hereby authorizes the removal of the above -mentioned trees.
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
Intem Kalon Thomas at (253) 835-2622, or Kalon.Thomas@cityoffederalway.com.
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Isaac Conlen
Planning Manager
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Parks and Facilities Division
Date: Sept 17, 2014
To: Isaac Conlen, Planning Manager
From, Stephen Ikerd, Parks Deputy Director 51T—
I.S.A. Certified Arborist #PN1942A
Subject; Tree removal request
Thundering Oak performed an assessment of several alder trees on City property
adjacent to the Matlick residence; located at 32622 6th Ave SW. The attached
report and photos verify that the soil conditions and lean toward this residence
will only increase the risk as time goes on. Due to the conditions, size and
potential target we are recommending removal of these trees while they are more
manageable.
Please see attached assessment of which I am in agreement with and seek
permission to handle the trees as recommended by Bryce Landrud a Certified
Arborist contracted with the City.
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Jason Gerwen
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P.O. Box 1847
AUBURN, WA 98071-1847
OFFICE 253-288-TREE (8733)
FAX: 253.939.5126
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Dear Jason,
We recently removed the uprooted cottonwood tree at the -above address. There is also a group
of 3 alders very close to the failed tree that are also at risk of failure. As noted with the
cottonwood, the soil profile is very thin and shallowly laid over harder soil material, allowing for
only a thin root plate for the tree. This could be true for the alders as well, all of which are
leaning substantially out over the Matlick's back yard.
The three adjacent trees have diameters of only 3 — 10 inches but will soon be much larger and,
given their orientation to the south, increasingly in danger of simply keeling over.
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