13-101336Isaac Gonlen
From: Isaac Conlen
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:39 PM
To: 'Federal Way Heated Self -Storage", 'Tom Davies'
Cc: 'John Eisenbarth'
Subject: RE: Dead Trees at Federal Way Heated Self Storage
Hello all,
Based on a second site visit today;Tris der rhis email approval to remove two additional trees(one-brand on either
side of the original trees authorized for removal) for a total of four trees. The additional two trees are both dead (or
dying) and represent a threat to property stored in the area. The felled trees may be left in the buffer area, but take
care to avoid damaging other healthy trees and plants in the area. Stumps in the range of 6 -10 feet should be left in
place. Let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Isaac
253 835 2643
From: Isaac Conlen
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 11:26 AM
To: 'Federal Way Heated Self -Storage'; 'Tom Davies'
Cc: 'John Eisenbarth'
Subject: RE: Dead Trees at Federal Way Heated Self Storage
Hello Kevin and all,
Based on my site visit yesterday I have confirmed that the two trees Kevin pointed out (located at the northwest corner
of the large vehicle storage area) are dead/dying and appear to represent a threat to the property stored in that area.
One of the trees appears to be located within a wetland buffer (the other is just outside the buffer).
Code interpretation 1,410-01 authorizes removal of hazardous trees from critical areas such as wetland buffers under
certain circumstances as addressed below.
1. The proposed activity will not adversely affect water quality.
2. The proposed activity will not destroy nor damage a significant habitat area.
3. The proposed activity will not adversely affect drainage or stormwater retention capabilities.
4. The proposed activity will not lead to unstable earth conditions nor create erosion hazards.
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.
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.
7. The proposed activity does not require review under the State Environmental Police Act (SEPA).
8. The proposed activity is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.120, ('louring, Grading, and Tree anti
11c,clalion Relenlion.
The proposal satissfies each of the above triter =.
Please consider this email authority to remove the two trees. Tall sturr3Ps in the range of 6' to .10' shouid he left to act
as wildlife snags.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Isaac
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From: Federal Way Heated Self -Storage [ma ilto:mana er federalwa heatedseltstora e.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:46 PM
To: Tom Davies'; Isaac Conlen
Cc: 'John Eisenbarth'
Subject: RE: Dead Trees at Federal Way Heated Self Storage
Hi Isaac- I am here at the store and can definitely meet with you after your meeting. Thank you and I will see you
soon. KJ
Management Team
Federal Way Heated Self -Storage
35205 Pacific Hwy South
Federal Way, Washington 98003
Phone: (253) 941-1111
Fax: (253) 835 — 7179
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From: Tom Davies fmailto:tdavies@wcselfst_orage.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:41 PM
To: Isaac Conlen; 'Federal Way Heated Self -Storage'
Cc: 'John Eisenbarth'
Subject: RE: Dead Trees at Federal Way Heated Self Storage
Thank you Isaac for the quick response. KJ and store team, can you be there Isaac's inspection today?
Please communicate to all.
Thanks,
Tom Davies
From: Isaac Conlen
Sent: 3/21/2013 11:57 AM
To:'Tom Davies',; 'Federal Way Heated Seff-Storage,
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,Cc: 'John Eisenbarth'
Subject: RE: Dead Trees at Federal Way Heated Self Storage
Hi Tom. I have a -:00 pm meeting. I'm not sure how tong it will take — less than % hour. Can 1 swing by after that?
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From: Tom Davies [maifto:tdavies@wcsdfstorage.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 6:54 AM
To: Isaac Conlen; 'Federal Way Heated Self -Storage'
Cc: 'Tom Davies'; 'John Eisenbarth'
Subject: RE: Dead Trees at rederal Way Heated Self Storage
Thank you Isaac,
After yesterday's winds we hope to resolve this as quick as possible to prevent damage to any property. When can you
come out to inspect so we can remove the tree?
Regards,
Tom Davies
District Manager
`'Vest Coast Self Storage
4012 1481h ST SE - tipper Office
Mill Creek, WA 98012
P-206-403-0747
F-206-407-3591
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www.westcoastselfstorage.com
From: Isaac Conlen [mai[Lo:Isaac.ConlenCu)cityoffederalwa_y.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 5:08 PM
To: 'Federal Way Heated Self -Storage'
Cc: Tom Davies'; 'John Eisenbarth'
Subject: RE: Dead Trees at Federal Way Heated Self Storage
Hi Kevin,
Got your message. I gather that the tree may be located in the wetland/wetland buffer?
Regardless, if we confirm it represents a threat to structures or vehicles, we'll allow its removal. I'll get back to shortly
to arrange a site visit —either myself or one of my staff.
Regards,
Isaac
From: Federal Way Heated Self -Storage [maifto:managery(7tifederalwayheatedselfstorage`cgrrt]
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 4:54 PM
To: Isaac Conlen
Cc: Tom Davies; John Eisenbarth
Subject: Dead Trees at Federal Way Heated Self Storage
Hi Isaac- This is Kevin Johnson at Federal Way Heated Self Storage located at 35205 Pacific Hwy South, Federal Way. We
have had a tree break in half in the last year and it fell on the fence line. Now it looks like the second tree is about to fall
and it looks like once it falls, it may damage not only the fence line but also customer's vehicles. We first contacted the
city of Federal Way parks maintenance and they sent over Jim Barber. Jim from the city of Federal Way confirmed with
me that the tree is on our property and that the property line goes much deeper than what the fence shows. The law is
that no one can fence in the wetland therefore they had to fence just outside the wetland on our property. He also said
that if we want to remove any tree that is larger than 6 inches, we need to send a request to the community
development department. Today as we were doing a lock check, we realized that the tree seems to be getting weaker
and combined with the gusty winds, it seems like just a matter of time before it falls. We are writing to you so that you
can direct us to a direction where the tree is taken down with accordance to the city of Federal Way ordinance and at
the same time minimize the risk it may bring if it were to fall. Please get back to us at your earliest convenience. We
have also attached pictures of the tree and the one that has already fallen and is broken in half.
Best regards
Kevin Johnson
Manager
Federal Way Heated Self -Storage
35205 Pacific Hwy South
Federal Way, Washington 98003
Phone: (253) 941-1111
Fax: (253) 835 — 7179
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Isaac Conlen
From: Federal Way Heated Self -Storage <manager@federalwayheatedselfstorage.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 5:21 PM
To: Isaac Conlen
Cc: 'Tom Davies'; 'John Eisenbarth'
Subject: RE: Dead Trees at Federal Way Heated Self Storage
Hi Isaac- Yes I believe it is in the buffer. Thanks for the quick response and we will wait to here when the site visit will
be. Thanks again. KJ (Kevin Johnson)
Management Team
Federal Way Heated Self -Storage
35205 Pacific Hwy South
Federal Way, Washington 98003
Phone: (253) 941-1111
Fax: (253) 835 — 7179
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From: Isaac Conlen [mailto:Isaac.Conlen ci offederalwa .corn]
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 5:08 PM
To: 'Federal Way Heated Self -Storage'
Cc: 'Tom Davies'; 'John Eisenbarth'
Subject: RE: Dead Trees at Federal Way Heated Self Storage
Hi Kevin,
Got your message. I gather that the tree may be located in the wetland/wetland buffer?
Regardless, if we confirm it represents a threat to structures or vehicles, we'![ allow its removal.� 7I' �yi�'e�ortly
to arrange a site visit —either myself or one of my staff.
Regards, .
JiAR 2 2 2013
CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY
Isaac
From: Federal Way Heated Self -Storage [mailtomanager@federalwayheatedselfstoraye.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 4:54 PM
To: Isaac Conlen
Cc: Tom Davies; John Eisenbarth
Subject: Dead Trees at Federal Way Heated Self Storage
Hi Isaac- This is Kevin Johnson at Federal Way Heated Self Storage located at 35205 Pacific Hwy South, Federal Way. We
have had a tree break in half in the last year and it fell on the fence line. Now it looks like the second tree is about to fall
and it looks like once it falls, it may damage not only the fence line but also customer's vehicles. We first contacted the
city of Federal Way parks maintenance and they sent over Jim Barber. Jim from the city of Federal Way confirmed with
me that the tree is on our property -,id that the property line goes much deepL nan what the fence shows. The law is
that no one can fence in the wetland therefore they had to fence just outside the wetland on our property. He also said
that if we want to remove any tree that is larger than 6 inches, we need to send a request to the community
development department. Today as we were doing a lock check, we realized that the tree seems to be getting weaker
and combined with the gusty winds, it seems like just a matter of time before it falls. We are writing to you so that you
can direct us to a direction where the tree is taken down with accordance to the city of Federal Way ordinance and at
the same time minimize the risk it may bring if it were to fall. Please get back to us at your earliest convenience. We
have also attached pictures of the tree and the one that has already fallen and is broken in half.
Best regards
Xevin Johnson
Manager
Federal Way Heated Self -Storage
35205 Pacific Hwy South
Federal Way, Washington 98003
Phone: (253) 941-1111
Fax: (253) 835 — 7179
Your Neighborhood Storage Experts
aFLF STORAGE