HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree Cutting - OT General - 9/20/2020 RECEIVED
Larry and Gail Reynolds SEP Z il 2010
P.O. Box 1107
Allyn Washington 98524 M C C D - PLANNING
September 16, 2010
Mason County Planning Department
Rebecca Hersha,Planner
P.O. Box 279
Shelton Washington 98584
Re: Tree Removal Lot 31 Lakeland Village Division 1, street address East 200 Lakeshore Drive,
Allyn.
In reference to code# 17.0 1.11 O.F.5
Ms. Hersha
We have been advised to contact you,by the Lakeland Village Architectural Control Committee,
and explain our need to remove five trees from our lot in Lakeland Village. We have five
second growth Douglas Firs on our property that have become a hazard to our home, our
neighbors homes and to all of us. These trees are between one hundred ten and one hundred
forty feet tall and have trunk diameters of two feet to two and one-half feet; they are clearly large
trees. They sit from 25 feet to 40 feet from our house and from 25 to 45 feet from Anderson
Lake. After becoming concerned when trees fell on several homes in this community in the last
few years, we decided to consult with a tree specialist regarding the safety and health of these
trees.
The arborist that came and inspected our trees raised several concerns: First we have one tree
that is cracked about thirty feet up from the ground and will break at that point,most likely in a
southwesterly windstorm. Second the trees are in a grove and growing branches most vigorously
on the outside of the grove. Therefore two trees are tilting increasingly toward the northeast and
three toward the southwest. Third,with trees this age,root rot and upper tree rot are an ever
present issue. It was made clear to us that trees grow up and trees fall down,these trees are huge,
they are extremely close to our houses and when they come down they will split the house in two
and not only cause extreme property damage but very severe injury to people in their path. It is
now easy to understand why the risk assessment is very high.
We have elected to remove these trees and replace them with trees that will be enjoyable and safe
for all of us for years to come. As our house is downwind,from the prevailing winter winds, it is
prudent to work toward their removal before the winter storms begin. Thanks for listening.
Sincerely,
Gail Reynolds/Larry Reynolds
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PEON copes MASON COUNTY
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Belfair (360) 275-4467
Planning Elma (360) 482-5269
Mason County Bldg. 1 411 N. 5th
P.O. Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584
September 21,2010
Larry and Gail Reynolds
P.O. Box 1107
Allyn, WA 98524
RE: Danger Trees
Dear Reynolds Family,
Thank you for your letter requesting Mason County's approval for the removal of one or more
danger trees from your property. The Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas (FWHCA)
chapter of the Mason County Resource Ordinance requires that you obtain written approval from
the County before felling a tree that is within a FWHCA buffer. Before we can provide written
approval for the proposed activity please submit the following:
1. A written statement and site plan describing the tree locations, the danger they pose (there
must be a residence or residential accessory structure within a tree length of the base of the
trunk, or where the top of a bluff or steep slope is endangered), and the proposed mitigation
(see A and B below).
2. A report from a professional forester or certified arborist stating the trees' species; the reason
for the trees to be considered dangerous (the debilitating disease, structural defect, root mass
that is more than 50 percent exposed, and/or having been exposed to wind throw within the
past ten years); and the recommended native tree species to be planted as mitigation.
The mitigation shall include inhale the following:
A. The planting within the critical area's buffer a total of six new native trees for each tree
felled.
i. Planting/mitigation shall occur during the first winter (between December and April)
after felling the trees.
ii. Each tree planted shall be a minimum of three years old and flagged with bright color
tape.
iii. After planting the trees, the area shall be covered with mulch to prevent erosion and
conserve water.
iv. The newly planted trees shall be monitored and maintained for at least three years to
ensure survival. Dead or dying species shall be replanted as soon as possible.
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B. Felled trees and shall be left within the critical area or buffer unless a submitted report
warrants its removal to avoid spreading disease or pests;
i. The trunk of the cut tree may be segmented, but should be left in as large of segments
as possible to provide habitat;
ii. The branches from the cut tree may be removed to control fire hazard
C. If possible, leaving at least 20 feet of the tree trunks standing is recommended to provide
`snags' as habitat for a variety of species.
D. Tree stumps shall not be removed from the ground, but may be ground down to be level
with the ground with permission from the County.
After the buffer has been replanted, please submit to the County the receipt for the plants
purchased and/or a receipt from a landscaper hired to complete the mitigation. Thank you for
your letter, and I look forward to receiving the above documents.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Hersha, Planner
Mason County DCD
(360) 427-9670 Ext. 287
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