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Home My WebLink AboutDanger Tree - OT General - 5/13/2019 � 1 FILL OUT INFORMATION BELOW: 4 . nm pert I i!teel vd/ /3(o wee13D (Site Address) 7-- (Parcel Number) (Property Owner Name) (Signature) 794-89,d (Email address) (Phone) ( ailing address Species(of tree) Disease Structural Defect Roots Exposed Exposed to>50% Windthrow TREE# 1 v Yes / No Yes / No TREE#2 �f Yes / No Yes / No — TREE#3 Yes / No Yes / No TREE#4 Yes / No Yes / No TREE#5 Yes / No Yes / No TREE#6 Yes / No Yes / No If, after reviewing this request,the danger is not apparent to the reviewing County Plan within 50 feet of a Landslide Hazard Area,you will be required to submit a report or letter { r a professional forester or certified arborist. MAY 13 2019 If the County determines that one or more of the trees are in a FWHCA buffer or Wetland b®r aNddo not meet the definition of danger tree, a Mason Environmental Permit and a Habitat Manag n ra treet required to cut the tree(s). If the County determines that one or more of the trees are in a Landslide Hazard Area or buffer and do not meet the definition of danger tree, a Mason Environmental Permit and a Geotechnical Report will be required to cut the tree(s). Mason County Use Only., Date Received: ST 31/1 Need a report/letter from a certified arborist or forester : Yes / No If yes,date received: 5 /3 / Approved(#of trees) a by(initials) on with the following mitigation required: Plant-3- i native trees(min of 3 years old). /❑ Leave tree trunk on ground in the buffer, Additional: Denied(#of trees) by(initials) on because 1 � Roots Exposed to Tree# Species Disease Sructural Defect Exposed Windthrow Note: Please refer to detail and pictures in attached tree reports Big Leaf 1 Maple Tree is splitting apart No Yes Dying,cause unknown. Suspect root structure is Western compromised as tree is Unstable root system Red leaning coupled with repeated growing on nurse stump. 2 Cedar drought years. 10 degree lean. Yes Yes Due to prior damage and Douglas- scaring butt rot is highly Deformed stump.Tree 3 fir suspected lean. No Yes Big Leaf 4 Maple Bole rot,dead top(s) No Yes Big Leaf 5 Maple Bole rot,dead top(s) No Yes Established on nurse log with roots favored to one Western side making tree more 6 Hemlock subject to windthrow. No Yes Established on nurse log Western with roots favored to one Red side making tree more 7 Cedar subject to windthrow. No Yes Established on nurse log with roots favored to one side making tree more Western subject to windthrow. Red Multiple tops subject to 8 Cedar splitting out. No Yes Big Leaf 9 Maple Bole rot,dead top(s) No Yes Established on nurse stump with roots favored Western to one side making tree Red more subject to 10 Cedar windthrow. Yes Yes Big Leaf 11 Maple Bole rot, dead top(s) No Yes Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Big Leaf 12 Maple Bole rot,dead top(s) No Yes Big Leaf 13 Maple Bole rot, dead top(s) No Yes Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Tree Location Map \ ., s . �, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � . w : � Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 1 Big Leaf Maple 70'Tall 124' East of Cranberry Creek(26' inside 150' retention buffer) Tree is composed of 2 separate stems starting 4'from the ground line. No rot is evident in the base. There is a dead rotten branch in the upper canopy of the main stem which is likely carrying rot into the main stem.The connecting wood holding the 2 stems together shows signs of fracture, splitting. Smaller stem to the south would likely break off from the larger stem to the north. Perspective: Location of tree is not proximate to any current or known future structures. Should the smaller stem break off it would damage the neighbors fence line and gate 26'to the south of the tree. Given the condition of other maples on the property showing rot and degradation thru the boles I would suspect there is rot in this tree. Besides potential damage to the neighboring fence the other potential hazard would be to the human use of the Beach's property and the neighboring horses pastured in the adjoining field should a failure occur when near the tree. Tree is exposed to the wind and subject to windthrow. Given the fact the speed at which hardwood trees deteriorate (standing or on the ground) I would suggest its removal and in its place plant native cedar or douglas-fir which is more preferred in a stream protection zone. ` o(Ohr nerc�h�/ts fiµeeY-horses 7 Pictures 2 and 3 show the splitting of the trunk at the base. �U x Y Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 J Tree Number 2 Western Red Cedar 118'Tall 123' East of Cranberry Creek(27' inside 150' retention buffer) This a very large cedar which established itself on a tall nurse stump/snag. Tree germinated on top of the nurse stump sending its roots to the ground around the outside of the nurse stump. The contained nurse stump is/has deteriorated leaving the tree elevated by roots acting as stilts. The tree has a 5 to 10 degree tilt leaning northeasterly to an established garage on the property. Conifer trees will grow straight,vertical from the ground. If a conifer tree gets tilted for whatever reason it will start to turn itself vertical by adding compression wood on the side of the tree leaning towards the ground. This tree shows no to very little correction which implies that the lean is likely relatively new. Additionally, the top foliage is dying out leading me to believe the tree is near its end. Perspective: The very nature of this tree established 10'off the ground on a nurse stump coupled with its size,shallow rooted nature of cedar and lean makes this tree a hazard with a moderate to high risk factor of failure. If it falls it could strike the garage which is 115'away. Tree is exposed to the wind and subject to windthrow. Given its potential instability,dying foliage and lean towards the garage I would consider this tree a high risk, if it fails it could strike the garage. 7 �Ct rt off`�Gf��q-2_ Picture 1 show the tree's lean and very thin/thinning tree foliage(tree 2 is the tree in the foreground on the far right in the picture). Picture 2 show the tree's root system around the nurse stump. I S +�4�� ' 1„ i 4X� Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 3 Douglas-fir 126'Tall 125' East of Cranberry Creek(25' inside 150' retention buffer) This very large Douglas-fir appears to have been damaged, partially pushed over at an earlier year in its life. Damage to the base of the stump is very evident with scaring likely indicating a high probability of rot in the roots, stump and lower bole. The tree leans easterly towards the future Beach's house. J /2 k Gu S G Perspective: As very evident in the deformed stump pictures this tree has moderate to high probability f r of failure. Given the height of the tree it could strike the garage on the property which is 89'away or come very close to the deck on the future Beach's home which is 130'away. Tree is exposed to the GE�fL/n, Q wind and subject to windthrow. I would consider this tree a high risk: if it fails it could strike the garage or future Beach home. Picture shows the tree: large conifer in center of picture. Picture 2 shows the deformed,damaged stump. Picture 3 shows the scaring at base of the tree. Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 l., .4 T y f' Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E. Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 4 Big Leaf Maple 68'Ta I I 130' East of Cranberry Creek(20' inside 150' retention buffer) This tree has rot and conk in it throughout its bole. Large portion of the main stem top is already gone. Perspective: High risk of failure in the bole due to the extensive rot throughout. Although the main stem is 71'from the garage, the minor stem is 62'from the garage and of sufficient height to strike the garage. Tree is exposed to the wind and subject to windthrow or snapping off. I would consider this tree a high risk: if it fails it could strike the garage. Picture 1 shows the tree,center. Dead rotten top visible. Picture 2 shows the dead rotten top. Picture 3 shows the conk/rot at the base of the tree. y a kp e Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 5 Big Leaf Maple 70'Tall 115' East of Cranberry Creek(35' inside 150' retention buffer) This tree has a dead top with rot showing to its butt. Perspective: High risk of failure in the bole due to the extensive rot throughout. Although the main stem is 76'from the garage,the top crown branches are 64'from the garage and of sufficient height to strike the garage. Tree is exposed to the wind and subject to windthrow or snapping off. I would consider this tree a high risk: if it fails it could strike the garage. Picture 1 shows the tree. Note dead rotten top left side. Picture 2 shows the rot/seam extending down to the base. Picture 3 shows the rot at the base. 3 a Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E. Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 g Y 5 Tree Number 6 Western Hemlock 99'Tall 83' East of Cranberry Creek(67' inside 150' retention buffer) This tree and tree number 7 appear to have been established on a common nurse log. As the trees (trees 6 and 7)grow they send roots down and around the nurse log. Eventually the nurse log rots away leaving just the trees. This coupled with the shallow rooting nature of hemlock leaves the tree likely less stable than if it established itself initially on the ground. The tree appears relatively healthy with the only issue noticed was a frost crack seam limited to one quadrant. Perspective: Tree lies 113'and 116'from a neighbor's shed and the Beach's garage, respectively. Trees do appear stable. But since their establishment is on a nurse log,they will be suspect of some risk. Tree is exposed to the wind and subject to windthrow. Refer to Tree 7 pictures. Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 7 Western Red Cedar 96'Tall 88' East of Cranberry Creek(62' inside 150' retention buffer) This tree and tree number 6 appear to have been established on a common nurse log. As the trees (trees 6 and 7)grow they send roots down and around the nurse log. Eventually the nurse log rots away leaving just the trees. This coupled with the shallow rooting nature of cedar leaves the tree likely less stable than if it established itself initially on the ground. The tree appears relatively healthy. Perspective: Tree lies 107'and 103'from a neighbor's shed and the Beach's garage, respectively. Trees do appear stable. But since their establishment is on a nurse log,they will be suspect of some risk.Tree is exposed to the wind and subject to windthrow. Picture 1 shows tree 6 on the left and tree 7 on the right. Pictures 62 and 3 show the base of the trees after establishment on a nurse log. Note root system is favored on one side of the nurse log. 1 tier f III r a ... .; 1. Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E. Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 8 Western Red Cedar 80'Tall 64' East of Cranberry Creek(86' inside 150' retention buffer) This tree appears to have been established on a nurse log. As nurse log trees grow,they send roots down and around the nurse log. Eventually the nurse log rots away leaving just the trees. This coupled with the shallow rooting nature of cedar leaves the tree likely less stable than if it established itself initially on the ground. The tree has multiple established tops. Although no rot was witnessed the multiple tops weaken the bole with tops often splitting out. Otherwise,the tree appears relatively healthy. Perspective: Multiple tops and establishment on a nurse log renders the tree a higher risk of failure. Location of tree is not proximate to any current or known future structures. Should the tree fail it could damage the neighbors fence line to the south of the tree. Besides potential damage to the neighboring fence the other potential hazard would be to the human use of the Beach's property and the neighboring horses pastured in the adjoining field should a failure occur when near the tree. Picture shows multiple tops and root establishment from its initiation on a nurse log. b ^s Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd, Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 9 Big Leaf Maple 75'Tall 36' East of Cranberry Creek(114' inside 150' retention buffer) Maple has rot carrying into stump. Main stem is broken/rotted off. Multiple sprouts at base of tree. Given the rot in the stump I consider the sprouts unstable as they grow due to the potential to break off. Perspective: Given the rot the risk of failure is high. Location of tree is not proximate to any current or known future structures. Should the tree fail it could damage the neighbors fence line 68'to the south of the tree. Besides potential damage to the neighboring fence the other potential hazard would be to the human use of the Beach's property and the neighboring horses pastured in the adjoining field should a failure occur when near the tree. Picture 1 shows the tree,center with the multiple stems and rotten, broken main stem. Picture 2 shows the rot which extends into the stump. I ,, Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 10 Western Red Cedar 88'Tall 17' East of Cranberry Creek(133' inside 150' retention buffer) This tree was established on a nurse stump. As nurse stump trees grow,they send roots down and around the nurse stump. Eventually the nurse stump rots away leaving just the tree. This coupled with the shallow rooting nature of cedar leaves the tree likely less stable than if it established itself initially on the ground. It has a lean towards the creek and failure will likely place it over and into the Cranberry Creek which is 17'away. There is no rot evident. Otherwise the tree is relatively healthy. Perspective: This tree is a high risk to fail as the nurse stump rots away or the weight of the leaning tree fractures from the nurse stump. Failure will most likely place the tree into the creek. The only potential hazard would be to the human use of the Beach's property. Picture shows the establishment on the nurse stump and lean towards the creek. Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 11 Big Leaf Maple 94'Tall 26' East of Cranberry Creek(124' inside 150' retention buffer) Maple has rot in the stump. Some dead rotten branches observed which gives suspect to rot within the bole. Tree is made up of 2 stems. Perspective: Given the rot the risk of failure is high. Location of tree is not proximate to any current or known future structures. Should the tree fail it could damage the neighbors fence line 78'to the south of the tree, Besides potential damage to the neighboring fence the other potential hazard would be to the human use of the Beach's property and the neighboring horses pastured in the adjoining field should a failure occur when near the tree. Picture 1 shows the tree,center with its 2 stems. Picture 2 shows the rot evident through the opening in the stump. %Y i Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E. Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 12 Big Leaf Maple 88'Tall 40' East of Cranberry Creek(110' inside 150' retention buffer) Maple has rot through the bole and stump. Tree is made up of 2 main stems and some smaller stump sprouts. Perspective: Given the rot the risk of failure is high. Location of tree is not proximate to any current or known future structures. The only potential hazard would be to the human use of the Beach's property. Picture 1 shows the tree,center with its 2 main stems. Picture 2 shows the rot evident through the bole into the stump. Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E. Cranberry Rd, Shelton WA 98584 Tree Number 13 Big Leaf Maple 74'Tall 53' East of Cranberry Creek(97' inside 150' retention buffer) Maple has rot through the bole and stump. Tree is made up of 2 main stems with one snapped off with rot. Perspective: Given the rot the risk of failure is high. Location of tree is not proximate to any current or known future structures. The only potential hazard would be to the human use of the Beach's property. Picture 1 shows the tree,center with its 2 main stems and broke off top. Picture 2 and 3 show the rot evident through the bole into the stump. EL V,S V Jeff and Lena Beach Danger Tree Evaluation 341 E.Cranberry Rd,Shelton WA 98584 Page 1 of 2 Grace Miller - Fwd: Danger Tree Cutting Request From: Mariah Frazier To: Miller, Grace Date: 5/13/2019 2:31 PM Subject: Fwd: Danger Tree Cutting Request Attachments: Application2(2019-5-13)0002.PDF Grace, Please see attached Danger Tree request.A hard copy is in your inbox. Thanks, Mariah Mori&k, Frazizr Department of Community Development Planning Clerical/Address Technician 615 W Alder St Shelton, WA 98584 360.427.9670 ext 365 >>>"Beach, Lena" <Lena.Beach @crowncork.com>5/13/2019 1:34 PM >>> Hello,we are requesting 13 trees to be removed in the stream buffer area from our property on 341. E. Cranberry Creek Rd, Shelton, WA 98584, as noted on the attachment. We have hired a Mark Pentony, a professional Forester to perform this assessment. Also attached is his letter of instruction and his summary of findings on each of these trees along with his findings. We are going to be building a new house shortly and will be excavating the area for the house, drain field, etc., and would like to remove the trees in its entirety from the roots at the same time. We also understand about the stream bank and there is one tree that is closest to the bank that we can just cut down and leave the stump, if necessary. Our preference it to remove all those trees by root that are posing a safety hazard for us and our family and friends. Most of these trees are rotten and unstable. We are highly concerned for the safety and liability of people walking on our property especially with our young grandchildren who will want to climb trees as most children like to do. One grandson (7 years old) lives with us and there are two other grandchildren (10 and 6 years old) that live nearby with whom we have over a lot over the weekends and now that we are going to be living closer,they will most likely spend more time with us as well. We are not anti-trees people as we love them and are willing to plant any young native trees and native plants in the place of those that are taken down. Please note that there are other healthy trees that will remain intact on this property and concerned about the buffer areas. file:///C:/Users/gbm/AppData/Local/Temp/XPgrpwise/5CD97FD2Masonmai1100167376E... 5/15/2019 Page 2 of 4 If you have any questions, please call me at (360) 790-8920. Thank you for your consideration for approval and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Lena M. Beach file:///C:/Users/gbm/AppData/Local/Temp/XPgrpwise/5 CD97FD2Masonmai1100167376E... 5/15/2019