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Home My WebLink AboutPermit PL16-0047 - MOHINDER SOHAL - TREE PERMIT / NON-SHORELINESOHAL TREE REPLANTING 4010 S 148TH ST PLI 6-0047 L16-0058 TREE REMOVAL/ REPLANTING City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor Department of Community Development - Jack Pace, Director July 28, 2017 NOTICE OF DECISION TO: Mohinder Sohal, applicant via email King County Department of Assessments This letter serves as a notice of decision and is issued pursuant to TMC 18.104.170 on the following project and permit approval. Project File Number: Applicant: Type of Permit: Project Description: Location: Associated Files: I. PROJECT INFORMATION L16-0057, L16-0058 Mohinder Sohal Tree removal Tree permit approval for the removal of 18 significant trees at 4010 S. 148th Street (L16-0058), and 8 significant trees at 4018 S. 148th Street (L16-0057). 4010 and 4018 S. 148th St. CE16-0286 and CE16-0080 Comprehensive Plan MDR (4010 S. 148th St.); LDR (4018 S. 148th St.) Designation/Zoning District: Exhibits: A: L16-0058 Tree Replacement and Irrigation Plan, 4010 S. 148th St. B: L16-0058 Tree Replacement Report for 4010 S. 148th St., October 2016. C. L16-0057 Tree Replacement and Irrigation Plan, 4018 S. 148th St. D. L16-0057 Tree Replacement Report for 4018 S. 148th St., October 2016. II. DECISION SEPA Determination: The City SEPA Responsible Official has previously determined that this application does not require a SEPA threshold determination because it is categorically exempt. Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov Page 2 of 3 Decision on Substantive Permit: The City Planning Supervisor has determined that the applications for tree permits comply with applicable City and State Code requirements and has approved the applications with the following conditions: • Trees must be replaced per the replacement ratios established in the Tree Regulations Chapter of the Tukwila Municipal Code, TMC 18.54.130: Permit Approval Criteria. Per TMC 18.54.050, clearing up to four trees on a site zoned and developed for single-family residential use in a 36- month period does not require a tree permit. • At 4010 S. 148th Street, eighteen (18) trees were recently removed, ranging in size from 10" to 22" in diameter (Exhibit B: L16-0058 Tree Replacement Report for 4010 S. 148th St., October 2016). At ratios prescribed in TMC 18.54.130, thirty-three (33) replacement trees are required to mitigate for the 18 trees removed. Per TMC 18.12.070: MDR District- Basic Development Standards, MDR -zoned property is required to have 10 feet of side yard landscaping and 10 feet of rear yard landscaping. The number and placement of the replacement trees proposed (see Exhibit A) meets the intent of the development standards for the MDR zone. • At 4018 S. 148th Street, eight (8) trees were removed, ranging in size from 8" to 21" in diameter (Exhibit D: L16-0057 Tree Replacement Report for 4018 S. 148th St.). The property is zoned LDR, and developed with a single-family house. Subtracting four trees which may be removed without a permit, four (4) trees require mitigation. At ratios prescribed in TMC 18.54.130, seven (7) trees should be planted to mitigate for the eight trees removed. Reference Exhibit C for planting plan. • Planting and maintenance shall be in accordance with best management practices for landscaping to ensure the vegetation's long-term health and survival per TMC 18.54.130.3.c(3). • Entire planting area should be mulched with 3-4 inches of medium bark or wood chips. Mulch should not be placed against the trunks of the trees — leave a 4-inch circle around the trunk un- mulched. • The new Douglas Fir trees shall be planted according to the planting plans (Exhibits A and C), with trees spaced at least 8' apart. Per TMC 18.54.130.3c.1, evergreen trees must be at least 6' tall at time of planting. Survival of newly planted trees is increased when planted October through December, or March and April. • Trees should be watered weekly during the dry months (generally July -September or as necessary depending on conditions) for the first two growing seasons, via a temporary irrigation system. • Applicant shall submit annual photos of all forty (40) Douglas Fir trees to the city's Urban Environmentalist to ensure proper maintenance and a 100% survival rate for three years following initial landscaping inspection. Submit these photos to Lindsay.brown@tukwilawa.gov and Andrea.cummins@tukwilawa.gov annually, and reference City Files L16-0057 and -0058. III. FINDINGS This application is a request to remove eight (8) significant trees from 4018 S. 148th St. The tree permit application (L16-0058) was initiated after code enforcement noticed the property owner for the clearing of trees without a permit (CE16-0286). Requested is approval to remove the eight (8) trees and replace them with seven (7) or more Douglas Fir trees, a native evergreen on the City's preferred tree list (Exhibit C). Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov Page 3 of 3 Also requested is approval to remove eighteen (18) significant trees from the rear yard of the adjacent property under the same ownership, 4018 S. 148th St (L16-0057). The tree permit for 4018 S. 148th St. is required to clear up violations in a code enforcement case (CE16-0080). Approval is requested to remove the eighteen (18) trees and replace them with thirty-three (33) Douglas Fir trees. Both sites will have a temporary irrigation system (soaker hose) to ensure regular watering of newly planted trees during the dry months. Tukwila's Tree Regulations (TMC 18.54) regulate the clearing of trees and understory vegetation. The clearing of up to 4 trees on a site zoned for and developed for single-family residential use within a 36- month period is exempt from permit requirements; clearing more than 4 trees requires a tree permit. Removed trees require replacement at the ratios prescribed in TMC 18.54.130. IV. YOUR APPEAL RIGHTS The Decision on this Permit Application is a Type 1 decision pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code §18.104.010. Other land use applications related to this project may still be pending. One administrative appeal to the City Hearing Examiner of the Decision on the Permit itself is permitted. A party who is not satisfied with the outcome of the Hearing Examiner appeal process may file an appeal in King County Superior Court from the Hearing Examiner's decision. V. PROCEDURES AND TIME FOR APPEALING In order to appeal the Planning Supervisor's decision on the Permit Application, a written notice of appeal must be filed with the Department of Community Development within 14 days of the issuance of this Decision. The requirements for such appeals are set forth in Tukwila Municipal Code Ch. 18.116. All appeal materials shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Appeal materials MUST include: 1. The name of the appealing party. 2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's behalf. 3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors in the decision, including any specific challenge to an MDNS. 4. The Notice of Appeal shall identify (a) the specific errors of fact or errors in application of the law in the decision being appealed; (b) the harm suffered or anticipated by the appellant, and (c) the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal. 5. Appeal fee per the current fee schedule, additional hourly charges may apply. In addition all hearing examiner costs will be passed through to the appellant. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov Page 4of4 VI. APPEAL HEARINGS PROCESS Any administrative appeal regarding the Permit shall be conducted as a closed record hearing before the Hearing Examiner based on the information presented to the Planning Supervisor who made the original decision. No new evidence or testimony will be permitted during the appeal hearing. Parties will be allowed to present oral argument based on the information presented to the Planning Supervisor before their decision was issued. The Hearing Examiner's decision on the appeal is the City's final decision. Any party wishing to challenge the Hearing Examiner's decision on this application must file an appeal pursuant to the procedures and time limitations set forth in RCW Ch. 36.70C. If no appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision is properly filed in Superior Court within such time limit, the Decision on this permit will be final. VII. INSPECTION OF INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION Project materials including the application, any staff reports, and other studies related to the permits are available for inspection at the Tukwila Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, Washington 98188 from Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The project planner is Lindsay Brown, who may be contacted at 206.433.7166 for further information. Property owners affected by this decision may request a change in valuation for their property tax purposes. Contact the King County Assessor's Office for further information regarding property tax valuation changes. Minnie Dhaliwal Department of Community Development City of Tukwila Attachments: A: L16-0058 Tree Replacement and Irrigation Plan, 4010 S. 148th St. B: L16-0058 Tree Replacement Report for 4010 S. 148th St., October 2016. C. L16-0057 Tree Replacement and Irrigation Plan, 4018 S. 148th St. D. L16-0057 Tree Replacement Report for 4018 S. 148th St., October 2016. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov f EXPIRES: 4/24//99 1 /z j-v4/t7 DUSTING BIDINQ PARCEL 0 004000973 ADDRESS: 4010 S 148th ST TUKWZLA, WA 98188 TOTAL AREA • 20180 SQ.FT NORTH DRAWN S.0 CHECKED S.S ISSUE DATE 08.15.2018 LEGENDS TREE -STUMP CONSULTANTS: ARCHITECTURAL at ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS 3/4'' SQA/'J',2 ,Q )J1 /N 7R .r/ W 1 N did .DBl VAC. 85' EX, f/D.SEBJ.P Alt" 14 ! PE. e APia47T"' _r_416; YI , w. 7VZ .e / /Pl,/lA-7"."a.v Pc�-N Bruce S. MacVeigh, P.E. Civil Engineer/Small Site Geotechnical 14245 59th Ave. S. Tukwila, WA 98168 Ce11: 206-571-8794 October 6, 2016 City of Tukwila Attn: Environmental Review Subject: TREE REPLACEMENT REPORT - Removed Tree Inventory and Tree Replacement Plan, 4010 S. 148th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168 Code Enforcement File No.: CE16-0286 Dear Sir: This report provides the field documentation of trees removed from the above site without permit, and provides guidance for their replacement as required by City of Tukwila Zoning Code Section 18.54.130. The City of Tukwila having by regulation acquired de facto ownership of the trees on the subject property, and the property owner having removed the trees without permission of the City of Tukwila, must restore at his expense the trees, or their calculated equivalent, to make the City legally whole again. The location and estimated size of the removed trees is shown on the attached map, and listed in the associated inventory. This office visited the site on October 3, 2016 to determine tree sizes and verify locations. At the time of the visit, most stumps had been removed. Slash and some cut up tree sections were scattered over the site. In fact, in many ways the site resembled a World War I battlefield. For this reason, a truly accurate original tree inventory is not possible, however honest estimates (noted in the inventory as "NO STUMP/ESTIMATED") provide the mathematical basis for the trees restoration requirements. Provided for this report is a mapping of the site showing tree locations. The mapping was prepared separately for the owner by Architectural and Engineering Solutions. During the site visit the accuracy of the shown trees was determined to be sufficiently accurate for original tree inventory purposes ba DIVED remaining stumps which were found. The mapping provided onl QEaTIU4 WILA OCT O l 2016 PERMIT CENTER without size or type indicated. For this inventory missing tree sizes and type have been estimated based on observed (but limited in number) remaining tree truck sections scattered on site. While this inventory is imperfect and varies from usual practice in this regard, it is believed to be sufficient for the purpose of providing a reasonable tree replacement schedule. In summary, a total of 18 significant trees were removed. Required replacement maximum would be, per Code guidance, 70 specified replacement trees per acre. With a site area of 0.462 acres, a total of 33 (the maximum) will be planted as replacements. The recommended locations are shown an the Tree Replacement Map. Also provided with this report is the tree type and size specification and planting guidance. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Bruce S. MacVeigh, P. Civil Engineer sohaltreecodecase02a/1664 r GARAGE OUSTING BUILDING 85 PARCEL 0 004000973 ADDRESS: 4010 S 148th ST TUKWILA, WA 98188 TOTAL AREA - 20160 SQ.FT NORTH DRAWN S.0 CHECKED S.S ISSUE DATE 08.15,2018 LEGENDS 1 TREE -STUMP CONSULTANTS: ARCHITECTURAL t4 ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS T 2 141Th 3t z io cv !ri1�r ii� �►t 11111/1: l,{�II! i++d:'A'✓rr I' •rl"�l�;;"$R:l+:Nrn l� 'r/'+l`il;�.JIMIrI��:.. N.T.S. NOTES: fjavBLr3S ,/IL 2" DIA. LODGEPOLE PINE TREE STAKES (TYP)# 12 GA. WIRE, TWIST TO TIGHTEN* 1/2" DIA BLACK RUBBER HOSE (TYP)* TREE WRAP AS SPECIFIED TO FIRST BRANCHING. REMOVE BURLAP AND TWINE (AND WIRE BASKETS) OFF TOP 1/3 OF ROOTBALL 2" MULCH LAYER 3" WATER BASIN FINISH GRADE TIME RELEASE WATERING TUBE W/CAP; OFFSET 0 120 DEGREES AROUND ROOTBALL (THREE PER TREE - AS SPECIFIED) BREAK SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF PLANTING PIT TO ALLOW FOR ROOT PENETRATION PLANTING MIX AS SPECIFIED'4- MIN. 2" SAND OR CRUSHED ROCK HAND 'COMPACTED.* BASE; COVER WITH DRAIN OR WEED BARRIER FABRIC VERTICAL AERATION PIPE WITH CAP: OFFSET 0 180 DEGREES (TWO PER TREE - AS SPECIFIED) AROUND ROOTBALL FERTILIZER TABLETS AS SPECIFIED * (44 = CJP7/4NAL / 1. PLANT TREES 1 IN, HIGHER THAN DEPTH GROWN IN NURSERY. TREE PIT SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN (2) TIMES DIAMETER OF ROOTBALL 2. ROOTBARRIER SHALL BE 12 IN. DEEP AND 8 L.F. ON EACH SIDE OF ROOTBALL ADJACENT TO CURBS AND PAVED SURFACES. • 3. THERE SHA1,L BE A -MINNlUM ROOTBALL DIAMETER OF 10 IN. PER TRUNK CAUPER INCH AS MEASURED 6 IN. ABOVE ROOTBALL. Department of Transportation Road Services Division 2007 Design and King County Construction Standards TREE PLANTING FIG. 5-0t1 5-23 CURRENT TREE INVENTORY 4010 S. 148th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168 TREE # TYPE SIZE COMMENT REPLACEMENT 1 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 2 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 3 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 4 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 5 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 6 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 7 POPLAR? 12" STUMP 2 8 DECID 22" STUMP 6 9 POPLAR? 12" STUMP 2 10 DECID. 14" STUMP 4 11 POPLAR? 12" STUMP 2 12 DF 22" STUMP 6 13 DF 10"/10"/10" STUMP 2,2,2 14 DF 15" STUMP 4 15 DF 17" STUMP 4 16 DF 22" STUMP 6 17 DF 20" STUMP/OLD CUT 0 18 DF 24" STUMP/OLD CUT 0 19 DECID. 18" EXISTING 20 C . DBL 8" EXISTING 21 C 12" EXISTING 22 DECID. 8" EXISTING 23 DF 18" EXISTING 24 C 18" EXISTING 25 DF 22" EXISTING 26 DF 26" EXISTING REPLACEMENT TREES TOTAL 54 MAXIMUM PER LOT SIZE REQUIRED 33 REQUIRED REPLACEMENT TREES FOR THIS SITE 33 44ei GARAGE PARCEL a 004000973 ADDRESS: 4010S148thST TUKWILA, WA 98188 TOTAL AREA • 20180 SQ.FT NORTH DRAWN S.0 CHECKED SS ISSUE DATE 08.15.2018 LEGENDS TREE -STUMP CONSULTANTS: ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS 2 -57,4i/d/c^.4t.7' T?EE 5 /8 Reiv) o 0 GoT McLeA zcP, /rb SG o, 6Z. A , PIAX • 7'R�ES 0,4-6z x 70 32. 4 �,PAr,�s vs,. 33 7,PF-4S S s4emn C ®Arbor DayFoundation? is t A Douglasfir Pseudotsuga menziesii va r, glauca Botanist -explorer David Douglas —this tree's namesake — described it as "one of the most striking and truly graceful objects in nature." Tree expert Michael Dirr heralded it as "one of the • noblest forest trees." To say the Douglasfir is beloved by the tree people of the world is definitely accurate. The general public has a number of reasons to appreciate this tree as well. Douglasfir is one of the nation's most important lumber species, it makes up nearly half of all Christmas trees grown in the U.S., and its attractive appearance and growth rate make it popular in yards and parks. h�1 '? ''p-:'fkd`rU �`Lrcll'1'iyCi yhi Hardiness Zones The douglasfir can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 4-6. View Map tio O. PARCEL • 004000971 ADDRESS; 4018SM$IhST TUKWILA; WA 98168 TOTAL AREA • 20111 SQ.FT NORTH DRAWN S.0 CHECKED Ss ISSUE GATE GENDS 08.1.6.201E TREE. STUMP CONSULTANTS: ARCHITECTURAL i ENOINEERINO. SOLUTIONS 3/4 " DAA- ,e AD.rA* /At TtS 41C/1 p6w6-L.QS Ir/A 7/�EE.S LSD1lD 314" .1-I dSZ Note: 7 replacement trees a] required. Planting more tha 7 trees is at the property owner's descretion. /VA C'. I3R 9 -eies- LAX. fIfs $USWit NEW Ire /R.e1GAT/ 1 -71 E: flJAI dickcA) . PAY J/ Die Y / =30' /.PR/407/ A' 4P44N /Z Z-04'I)- j/ NEW .7,eEES �E,4 yLAW 7/4'G AV.AA/ OS"O.4sY/2 5-/1/A-LL D.y ,8F_ TW Ems, 7it',ES rSl�.n� A4�2c"�.4-S DNl '» Ns, .� DD 'B E -'/4" YA iJ '/'I N'fF \; • SQL/D 7/4." 12 4 a DAP WAXER /NC 77/Z,-r',41 is.e.e IF.E7 4 w 3 [EXPIRES:'4/24//V /ZI 'L f/'7 1 A7EF/Ni T.PE N!N 31 S'04 llEI2 N W 7''F64 S /N 1 /NE 6 Poe P "1 - / 2 n JNiU ' /!?A/4"A770.4I Pc AA! / 2 Tut- /7 Bruce S. MacVeigh, P.E. Civil Engineer/Small Site Geotechnical 14245 59th Ave. S. Tukwila, WA 98168 Cell: 206-571-8794 October 6, 2016 City of Tukwila Attn: Environmental Review Subject: TREE REPLACEMENT REPORT - Removed Tree Inventory and Tree Replacement Plan, 4018 S. 148th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168 Code Enforcement File No.: CE16-0080 Dear Sir: This report provides the field documentation of trees removed from the above site without permit, and provides guidance for their replacement as required by City of Tukwila Zoning Code Section 18.54.130. The City of Tukwila having by regulation acquired de facto ownership of the trees on the subject property, and the property owner having removed the trees without permission of the City of Tukwila, must restore at his expense the trees, or their calculated equivalent, to make the City legally whole again. The location and estimated size of the removed trees is shown or the attached map, and listed in the associated inventory. This office visited the site on October 3, 2016 to determine tree sizes and verify locations. At the time of the visit, most stumps had been removed. Slash and some cut up tree sections were scattered over the site. In fact, in many ways the site resembled a World War I battlefield. For this reason, a truly accurate original tree' = : = - is not possible, however honest estimates (noted in the inventory as air provide the mathematical basis for the trees restoration re.. - ents. Provided for this report is a mapping of the site showing tree locations. The mapping was prepared separately forthe owner by Architectural and Engineering Solutions. During the site visit the accuracy of the shown trees was determined to be sufficiently accurate for original tree inventory purposes based on the remaining stumps which were found. The mapping provided only tree locations without size or type indicated. For this inventory missing tree sizes and type have been estimated based on observed (but limited in number) remaining tree truck sections scattered on site. While ttis inventory is imperfect and varies from usual practice in this regard, it is believed to be sufficient for the purpose of providing a reasonable tree replacement schedule. In summary, a total of 8 significant trees were removed. Required replacement maximum would be, per Code guidance, 70 specified replacement trees per acre. With a site area of 0.462 acres, a total of 33 could be planted as replacements, however only 23 are required due to inventory of removed trees. The recommended locations are shown on the Tree Replacement Map. Also provided with this report is the tree type and size specification, and planting guidance. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Bruce S. MacVeigh,• P.E. Civil Engineer EXPIRES: 4/24/! 7 I sohaltreecodecase0l a/1664 ®7 110 ir` 00 00 ®a EDDYING BUILDING PARCEL 0 004000971 ADDRESS: 4010$i48thST TUKWILA, WA 98160 TOTAL AREA 20111 SQ.FT NORTH DRAWN CHECKED S.0 SS ISSUE DATE 08.18.2016 LEGENDS TREE •STUMP CONSULTANTS: ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS POv6-e,9S f/R 7l?EES B14Mh SI 2 to 03 N der' ksti tisofte 111111 �llrlt`wild17fixt11:lI!(i��/r/i�I/,``.'`ii, `IN/``y�lj;;;ti 2X MIN. DIA. ROOTBALL f%ov6C/9-S /t-ilZ 2" DIA. LODGEPOLE PINE TREE STAKES (TYP)* 12 GA. WIRE. TWIST TO TIGHTEN* 1/2" DIA BLACK RUBBER HOSE (TYP)* TREE WRAP AS SPECIFIED TO FIRST BRANCHING.* REMOVE BURLAP AND TWINE (AND WIRE BASKETS) OFF TOP 1/3 OF ROOTBALL 2" MULCH LAYER 3" WATER BASIN FINISH GRADE TIME RELEASE WATERING TUBE W/CAP; OFFSET 0 120 DEGREES AROUND ROOTBALL (THREE PER TREE - AS SPECIFIED) BREAK SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF PLANTING PIT TO ALLOW FOR ROOT PENETRATION PLANTING MIX AS SPECIFIED'* MIN. 2" SAND OR CRUSHED ROCK HAND 'COMPACTED* BASE; COVER WITH DRAIN OR WEED BARRIER FABRIC VERTICAL AERATION PIPE WITH CAP; OFFSET 0 180 DEGREES (TWO PER TREE - AS SPECIFIED) AROUND ROOTBALL. FERTIUZER TABLETS AS SPECIFIED (9E = OP7I41N4L ) E: NOT • 1. PLANT TREES 1 IN. HIGHER THAN DEPTH GROWN IN NURSERY, TREE PIT SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN (2) TIMES DIAMETER OF ROOTBALL. 2. ROOTBARRIER SHALL 8E 12 IN. DEEP AND 8 L.F. ON EACH SIDE OF ROOTBALL ADJACENT TO CURBS AND PAVED SURFACES. 3. THERE SHAI,L BE A MINIMUM ROOTBALL DIAMETER OF 10 IN. PER TRUNK CALIPER INCH AS MEASURED 6 IN. ABOVE R00TBALL. N.T.S. Department of Div Transportation Road Services Division 2007 Design and King County Construction Standards TREE PLANTING FIG. 5-011 5-23 CURRNT TREE INVENTORY 4018 S. 148th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168 TREE # TYPE SIZE COMMENT REPLACEMENT 1 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 2 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 3 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 4 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 5 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 6 DECID. 8" STUMP 1 7 DF 21" STUMP 6 8 DECID. 19" STUMP 6 REPLACEMENT TREES TOTAL 23 MAXIMUM PER LOT SIZE 33 REQUIRED REPLACEMENT TREES FOR THIS SITE 23 -14 x‘ EXISTING BUILDING )8( 84'-10t PARCEL # 004000971 ADDRESS: 4018 S 148th ST TUKWILA, WA 98168 TOTAL AREA - 20111 SQ.FT NORTH DRAWN CHECKED ISSUE DATE S.0 SS 08.15.2016 • LEOEIIDS TREE STUMP CONSULTANTS: ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS ,4", 7- %k'E.ES y z6,/s-o sF p, 46 Z AG, Al,'X, ''?..e-.0 S = o.9`6z x 7O 3Z ,4 .3 7.PEES #209X, Arbor DayFoundation? 2 P Douglasfir Pseudotsuga menziesiivar, glauca Botanist -explorer David Doi. glas—this tree's namesake — described it as "one of the most striking and truly graceful objects in nature." Tree expert Michael Dirr heralded it as "one of the noblest forest trees." To say the Douglasfir is beloved by the tree people of the world is definitely accurate. The general public has a number of reasons to appreciate this tree as well. Douglasfir is one of the nation's most important lumber species, it makes up nearly half of all Christmas trees grown in the U.S., and its attractive appearance and growth rate make it popular in yards and parks. _1='i7i.-d*• t-'" a.<•;"+':tf ,.'n ct;Li'Yd i Hardiness Zones The douglasfir can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 4-6. View Map CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX: (206) 431-3665 TREE REMOVAL AND LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION PERMIT INI'ORMATION Tukwila's Tree Regulations (TMC 18.54) regulate the clearing of trees and understory vegetation in environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, watercourses, and steep slopes, including their buffers). The City's Sensitive Areas Regulations also regulate vegetation removal within sensitive areas and their buffers. Generally, when significant (4 inches or more in diameter) trees are removed from sensitive areas, tree replacement is required. This permit should be used for tree removal in sensitive areas, when it does not involve significant vegetation clearing, i.e., when one or two trees are being removed. Trees must be replaced according to the replacement ratios established in the Tree Regulations (and presented below). Trees to be removed must be identified as to species and diameter at 4 feet above the ground (dba). A plan must be submitted detailing the number of replacement trees required, the proposed species and the proposed locations. Removal of trees that are hazardous do not require a tree removal permit, but the property owner must be able to document that the tree is hazardous' (if the hazard is not obvious, a risk assessment by a certified tree risk assessor2 may be required, and if in a wetland or water course or their buffer, replanting is required. Replacement trees in wetlands, watercourses and their buffers must be species native to the Puget Sound region and appropriate for the site (taking into account shade, moisture, and space requirements. Removal of trees or other landscaping from sites with required landscape plans that were approved under a permit is governed by Tukwila's Landscape Code (TMC 18.52). Per the Landscape Code, all approved landscaping must be maintained for the life of the project, which means trees or other landscaping may not be removed and trees may not be topped (except when there are overhead electrical lines threatened by tree canopy). Removal or topping of trees in required landscaped areas requires this permit and tree replacement with a species that will achieve a similar canopy at maturity (unless there are limitations of space). Landscape trees must be replaced on a one-to-one ratio and at the size requirements specified in the code. Complete renovation/replacement of previously approved landscaping requires submittal of a full revised landscape plan. For tree removal in the Green/Duwamish Shoreline, a different permit and replacement ratio is required (Shoreline Tree Removal and Vegetation Clearing Permit). For tree removal in the public right-of-way, a special permit is required from the Public Works Department. PROCEDURES: At the time you submit your application you must have all of the items listed on the attached "Complete Application Checklist." You may request a waiver from items on the checklist that are not applicable to your project. Please discuss this waiver request with City staff either at a pre -application meeting or at the time of application submittal. Within 28 days of receiving your application, City staff will determine if it is complete based on the attached checklist. If not complete City staff will mail you a letter outlining what additional information is needed. If you do not submit requested materials within 90 days from the City's request for additional information the City may cancel your application. Once the application is complete it will be reviewed by the Director who will issue a decision to approve, modify or deny the application based on the review criteria. EXCEPTIONS: Per TMC 18.54.140 the Director of Community Development may grant exceptions for tree surveys required under the Tree Regulations when undue hardship may be created by strict compliance with the provisions of the chapter. An application for an exception must be submitted by the property owner to the Department of Community Development and shall accompany the Tree Removal and Landscape Modification Permit application. ' Definition of a hazardous tree (TMC 18.06.395) "a tree with a structural defect or disease, or which impedes the safe vision or traffic flow, or otherwise currently poses a threat to life or property". . 2 International Society of Arborists, see: http://pnwisa.org/hire-an-arborist/isa-certified-arborist-directory) W:\Applications-Handouts. Land Use\CURRENT LAND USE APPLICATIONS\Tree Removal and Landscape Mod Permit -March 2016.docx For landscape plan modifications, tree replacement location or species to be planted may take into account space limitations, interference with above or below ground utilities, and existing tree species nearby. COMPLETE APPLICATION CHECKLIST The materials listed below must be submitted with your application unless specifically waived in writing by the Public Works Department and the Department of Community Development. Please contact each Department if you feel that certain items are not applicable to your project and should be waived. Application review will not begin until it is determined to be complete. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS MAY BE REQUIRED. The initial application materials allow project review to begin and vest the applicant's rights. However, the City may require additional information as needed to establish consistency with development standards. City Staff are available to answer questions about application materials at 206-431-3670 (Department of Community Development) and 206-433-0179 (Department of Public Works). Check items submitted with application Information Required. May be waived in unusual cases, upon approval of both Public Works and Planning APPLICATION MATERIALS: 1. Application Checklist one (1) copy, indicating items submitted with application. 2. Permit Fee: See Land Use Fee Schedule for standard application fee. 3. Completed Application Form and drawings (4 co .ies). 4. Completed and notarized Affidavit of Ownership and Hold Harmless Permission to Enter Property (1 copy attached). 5. One set of all plans reduced to either 8 1/2" x 11" or 11" x -17". 6. Written response to the approval criteria at TMC 18.54.130. 7. Written response to the exception criteria at TMC 18.54.140 if any exceptions are requested. 8. Professional review of the replacement plan by a landscape architect, certified arborist, or a biologist _ 9. Proposed time schedule of vegetation removal, relocation and/or replacement, and other construction activities which may affect vegetation in sensitive areas, sensitive area buffers or in landscaped areas where a landscape plan was required and approved when the .roject was constructed.. SITE PLAN: 10. (a) The site plan must include a graphic scale, north arrow and project name. Maximum size 24" x 36". (b) Existing and proposed building footprints and utilities. (c) Limits of construction. (d) Parking lots, driveways and fire access lanes. (e) Fences, rockeries and retaining walls. (f) Existing and proposed topography at 2-foot contour intervals. (g) Location of all sensitive areas (e.g. streams, wetlands, slopes over 15%, and their buffers and setbacks). (h) Diameter, species name, location and canopy of existing significant trees. (i) Identification of all significant trees to be removed and/or relocated. W:Wpplications-Handouts. Land Use\CURRENT LAND USE APPLICATIONS\Tree Removal and Landscape Mod Permit -March 2016.docx Check items submitted with application Information Required. May be waived in unusual cases, upon approval of both Public Works and Planning PROPOSED TREE REPLACEMENT PLAN: 11. (a) Landscape planting plan by a Washington State licensed landscape architect, certified arborist, or biologist'. Maximum size 24" x 36". (b) Diameter, species name, spacing, size and location of replacement trees/vegetation to be used to replace trees that are to be removed. (c) Proposed tree relocation plan (methods, protection of tree during process) (d) Proposed tree maintenance plan (watering, weeding, mulching, etc.). 3 For single family property owners, this requirement may be waived if they agree to work with City staff to develop a plan. W:\Applications-Handouts: Land Use\CURRENT LAND USE APPLICATIONS\Tree Removal and Landscape Mod Permit -March 2016.docx CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431-3670 TREE REMOVAL AND LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR STAFF USE ONLY Planner: File Number: L_ i cu - op 6 g Application Complete Date: Project File Number: -P 1( - cm 44,-) Application Incomplete Date: Other File Numbers: c fr. 1 Lp , D C NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection. dojo 5. , L -i 54. L1ST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement). DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR : The individual who: • has decision making authority on behalf of the owner/applicant in meetings with City staff, • has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping development standards, and • is the primary contact with the City to whom all notices and reports will be sent. Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: Signature:. Date: r`a (a 8 L-1 r 14-t3 \ FAX: " 8s e- -- d, S 'O 12ROC(tiVED CITY OF TUKWILA OCT O)2016 NJlT CENTER PER ':\Applications -Handouts. Land Use\CURRENT LAND USE APPLICATIONS\Tree Removal and Landscape Mod Permit -March 2016.docx REVIEW CRITERIA The applicant bears responsibility for demonstrating that the proposal satisfies all of the permit approval criteria. Planning Division staff are available to discuss the decision criteria you must respond to and necessary supporting materials. PERMIT APPROVAL CRITERIA To the extent that vegetation retention and/or replacement is consistent with project feasibility or reasonable use of the property, vegetation clearing shall be planned and conducted to meet all of the criteria below. These criteria shall be the basis for approval, approval with conditions or denial of any tree clearing included in a Tree Removal and Landscape Modification Permit application. Tree Replacement Standards a. Tree Replacement in Sensitive Areas (wetlands, watercourses, buffers and steep slopes). 1). Each existing significant tree removed shall be replaced with new tree(s), native to the Pacific Northwest and the number of trees to be replaced will be based on the diameter of the existing tree as shown below, up to a maximum density of 70 new trees per acre. 2). Tree Replacement Ratios Diameter of Existing No. of Replacement Tree Removed Trees Required 4 - 8 inches 1 8 - 12 inches 2 12 - 18 inches 4 18-24inches 6 >24 inches 8 3) Tree sizes. Replacement tree sizes at planting shall be determined on a case by case basis, but generally in watercourses and wetlands and their buffers, replacement plants may be between 1 and 5 gallon potted plants. Large caliper replacement trees, as specified in the landscape code may be required for steep slope tree replacement. b. Tree Replacement in Landscaped Areas 1) Each tree removed will be replaced on a one-to-one basis with a species that will attain a similar size and canopy coverage at maturity as the removed tree would have attained. 2) Exceptions will be considered if there are utility, overhead electrical, lines, or other space limitations. 3) Replacement Tree Quality and Size. Prior to any tree removal, the applicant shall demonstrate through the Tree Replacement Plan that replacement trees will meet the following minimum standards: a. Minimum sizes shall be 2.5-inch caliper for deciduous trees, 6 to 8 feet in height for evergreen trees, 24 inches in height for shrubs, and 1 gallon for groundcover. b. Replacement plants shall meet current American Standard for Nursery Stock (American Nursery and Landscape Association — ANLA); c. Trees shall be species suited to and adapted to the local climate. d. Planting and maintenance of required replacement trees shall be in accordance with best management practices which ensure the tree's long-term health and survival. c. Impacts to Surrounding Environment - The timing of, and methods to be used in any proposed vegetation removal shall be such that impacts to protected vegetation, wildlife, fisheries and the surrounding environment are minimized. d. Tree Relocation - Tree relocation shall be carried out according to best management practices, and trees proposed for relocation shall have a reasonable chance of survival. W:\Applications-Handouts. Land Use\CURRENT LAND USE APPLICATIONS\Tree Removal and Landscape Mod Permit -March 2016.docx Bruce S. MacVeigh, P.E. Civil Engineer/Small Site Geotechnical 14245 59th Ave. S. Tukwila, WA 98168 Cell: 206-571-8794 October 6, 2016 City of Tukwila Attn: Environmental Review Subject: TREE REPLACEMENT REPORT - Removed Tree Inventory and Tree Replacement Plan, 4018 S. 148th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168 Code Enforcement File No.: CE16.0080 Dear Sir: This report provides the field documentation of trees removed from the above site without permit, and provides guidance for their replacement as required by City of Tukwila Zoning Code Section 18.54.130. The City of Tukwila having by regulation acquired de facto ownership of the trees on the subject property, and the property owner having removed the trees without permission of the City of Tukwila, must restore at his expense the trees, or their calculated equivalent, to make the City legally whole again. The location and estimated size of the removed trees is shown on the attached map, and listed in the associated inventory. This office visited the site on October 3, 2016 to determine tree sizes and verify locations. At the time of the visit, most stumps had been removed_ Slash and some cut up tree sections were scattered over the site. In fact, in many ways the site resembled a World War I battlefield. For this reason, a truly accurate original tree in _ is not possible, however honest estimates (noted in the inventory as ' provide the mathematical basis for the trees restoration re.. " - ents. Provided for this report is a mapping of the site showing tree locations. The mapping was prepared separately for the owner by Architectural and Engineering Solutions. During the site visit the accuracy of the shown trees was.deielED to be sufficiently accurate for original tree inventory purposes baseaIgiyt TUKWILA remaining stumps which were found. The mapping provided only tree locations OCT 0 7 2016 PERMIT CENTER without size or type indicated. For this inventory missing tree sizes and type have been estimated based on observed (but limited in number) remaining tree truck sections scattered on site. While this inventory is imperfect and varies from usual practice in this regard, it is believed to be sufficient for the purpose of providing a reasonable tree replacement schedule. In summary, a total of 8 significant trees were removed. Required replacement maximum would be, per Code guidance, 70 specified replacement trees per acre. With a site area of 0.462 acres, a total of 33 could be planted as replacements, however only 23 are required due to inventory of removed trees. The recommended locations are shown on the Tree Replacement Map. Also provided with this report is the tree type and size specification, and planting guidance. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely Bruce S. MacVeigh, P.E. Civil Engineer EXPIRES: 4/24/! 7 sohaltreecodecase0l a/1664 0 08 ® 4 EXISTLNB BUILDING ' 84' 10 PARCEL S 004000971 ADDRESS: 4018 S 148th ST TUKWILA, WA 98188 TOTAL AREA - 20111 SQ.FT NORTH 44- DRAWN S.0 CHECKED SS ISSUE DATE 08.15.2018 LEGENDS ®° I TREE. STUMP CONSULTANTS: ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS j]ov6c f/14 7?EES s aA$th St io lll,. --ly%';i!':!i�i;;.l 50��y`;�O�O��y 2X MIN. DIA. ROOTBALL N.T.S. = S / A/X• Iov,ilz 2" DIA. LODGEPOLE PINE TREE STAKES (TYP)) 12 GA. WIRE, TWIST TO TIGHTEN*. 1/2" DIA BLACK RUBBER HOSE (TYP)* TREE WRAP AS SPECIFIED TO FIRST BRANCHING.* REMOVE BURLAP AND TWINE (AND WIRE BASKETS) OFF TOP 1/3 OF ROOTBALL 2" MULCH LAYER 3" WATER BASIN FINISH GRADE TIME RELEASE WATERING TUBE W/CAP; OFFSET 0 120 DEGREES AROUND ROOTBALL (THREE PER TREE - AS SPECIFIED) BREAK SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF PLANTING PIT TO ALLOW FOR ROOT PENETRATION PLANTING MIX AS SPECIFIED' MIN. 2" SAND OR CRUSHED ROCK HAND ,COMPACTED* BASE; COVER WITH DRAIN OR WEED BARRIER FABRIC VERTICAL AERATION PIPE WITH CAP; OFFSET ® 180* DEGREES (TWO PER TREE - AS SPECIFIED) AROUND ROOTBALL. FERTILIZER TABLETS AS SPECIFIED * (* = 41.07/6 ivA L ) NOTES: 1. PLANT TREES 1 IN, HIGHER THAN DEPTH GROWN IN NURSERY. TREE PIT SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN (2) TIMES DIAMETER OF ROOTBALL. 2. ROOTBARRIER SHALL BE 12 IN. DEEP AND 8 L.F. ON EACH SIDE OF ROOTBALL ADJACENT TO CURBS AND PAVED SURFACES. 3. THERE SHAI,L BE A MINIMUM ROOTBALL DIAMETER OF 10 IN. PER TRUNK CALIPER INCH AS MEASURED 6 IN. ABOVE ROOTBALL. Department DisTransportationSi Road Servcess Division 2007 Design and King County Construction Standards TREE PLANTING FIG. 5-011 5-23 CURRNT TREE INVENTORY 4018 S. 148th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168 TREE # TYPE SIZE COMMENT REPLACEMENT 1 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 2 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 3 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 4 DF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 5 OF 12" NO STUMP/ESTIMATED 2 6 DECID. 8" STUMP 1 7 DF 21" STUMP 6 8 DECID. 19" STUMP 6 REPLACEMENT TREES TOTAL 23 MAXIMUM PER LOT SIZE 33 REQUIRED REPLACEMENT TREES FOR THIS SITE 23 )8( BUILDING )g( 4'-1 S 148th St PARCEL 4 004000971 ADDRESS: 4018 S 148th ST TUKWILA, WA 98188 TOTAL AREA - 20111 SQ.FT NORTH DRAWN S.0 CHECKED SS ISSUE DATE 08.15.2018 LEGENDS I TREE -STUMP CONSULTANTS: ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS Slc /, fC.9.�.� T- 7il,E,ES SEA //fi E/4i70 y 4 .4 X _ ,.M D !/E 1) 07 ..9ieL , 6, /5-D TF p, 4C Z. AG, /LZ.9 X, 7�.c-.' S = .= C) , 9 6z x 7 0 ,4 yip.-os 3 -' 7,PE,Fs /Yi,9 NNE Arbor Day Foundation Douglasfir Pseudotsuga menziesiivar, glauca Botanist -explorer David Douglas —this tree's namesake — described it as "one of the most striking and truly graceful objects in nature." Tree expert Michael Dirr heralded it as "one of the noblest forest trees." To say the Douglasfir is beloved by the tree people of the world is definitely accurate. The general public has a number of reasons to appreciate this tree as well. Douglasfir is one of the nation's most important lumber species, it makes up nearly half of all Christmas trees grown in the U.S., and its attractive appearance and growth rate make it popular in yards and parks. Hardiness Zones The douglasfir can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 4-6. View Map ®Arbor DayFoundatiorr Tree Type This is an evergreen tree, keeping its foliage year-round. Mature Size The Douglasfir grows to a height of 40-70' and a spread of 12-20' at maturity. Growth Rate This tree grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13-24" per year. Sun Preference g Q, ▪ ®Arbor DayFoundatiorr Full sun and partial shade are best for this tree, meaning it prefers a minimum of four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. Soil Preference The Douglasfir prefers acidic or neutral soil that is well -drained, thought it can also be found in its native habitat of rocky mountain slopes. It is sensitive to drought. Attributes This tree: • Features needles that are spiral, simple and roughly 11/2" in length. The coloring of the needles depends on the variety: Coast Douglasfir has dark yellow -green (occasionally bluish -green needles); Rocky Mountain Douglasfir has bluish -green (occasionally yellow -green) needles. • Yields light brown, 3-4" cones which hang downward on the branches with distinctive 3-pointed bracts protruding from between the scales. Arbor DayFoundation • LJVI.J UC.JL VLl a LVV211y J ILL VVIL11 Qll QuLLLH.LQlll.l. Vl QU11VJ1J111.11C. 111V13 •. Grows in a pyramidal shape. • Can be injured by high winds. • Makes an excellent specimen, grouping or mass. Wildlife Value Douglasfir seeds are used by blue grouse, songbirds, squirrels, rabbits and other small animals. Antelope, deer, elk, mountain goats and mountain sheep eat the twigs and foliage. It provides excellent cover for a wide range of animals. History/Lore While the Douglasfir may have first been introduced to cultivation by botanist -explorer David Douglas in 1826, its importance to American history continues unabated. As well as being the country's top source of lumber today, the Douglasfir also helped settle the West, providing railroad ties and telephone/telegraph poles. The Douglasfir was crucial to American soldiers in World War 11 as well, being used for everything from Gls' foot lockers to portable huts and even the rails of stretchers that carried many a soldier from battle. But perhaps one contribution of the Douglasfir symbolizes its place in America's evolving history more than any other. When in 1925 the time came to restore the masts of "Old Ironsides," the USS Constitution, sufficiently grand White Pine trees could no longer be found. Today, Old lronsides proudly sails in the Boston Navy Yard under the power of three Douglasfir masts. c Arbor Day Foundation' ti g P Mountain Douglasfir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca) native to the inland mountains of the Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountains from central British Columbia south to northern and central Mexico. The Coastal variety is faster growing, long-lived, and can reach over 300' tall. The needles are usually a dark yellow -green, although some trees they may be bluish green. Rocky Mountain Douglasfir is hardier, slower growing, shorter - lived and seldom grows over 130' tall. The needles are shorter and bluish green, although in some trees may be yellowish green. The cones are barely 3" in length with bracts bent upwards. Douglasfir is written as one word or hyphenated to indicate that it is not a true fir. It is the state tree of Oregon. Temperate Rainforest Facts Douglas Fir Tree Facts Douglas Fir Trees MENU Temperate Rainforest Plant Facts Big Leaf Maple Tree Facts Douglas Fir Tree Facts Hemlock Tree Facts Indian PaintBrush Facts Introduction - Douglas -fir Tree The Douglas -Fir Tree is from the evergreen conifer classification and , is not actually a true fir tree at all. It grows in areas of Western North America, specifically in the temperate rainforest zones throughout Oregon, California, and Washington. It can also be found in parts of Mexico. It thrives when elevations are above 6,000 feet (1,830 meters), conditions are sunny, and soil is moist (but does not do well in regions where there is poor drainage or dense soil. The tree gets its name from botanist, David Douglas, who was the first to successfully grow the tree in England. Read the below facts and you'll find information on why this tree is so valued and what it is used for as well as other interesting information on the Douglas -fir Tree. Basic Facts about the Douglas -fir Tree Crane Tree Removals Low impact tree removals keeps your landscaping beautiful. Call today! 0 0 teed the AT&T eeurity f n is s Rep : Securing the nternetf • The lifespan of a Douglas -Fir Tree is anywhere from 500 to 1,000 years. • The Douglas -Fir is also known as the Douglas Spruce or the Oregon Pine tree. • Many animals in the temperate rainforest feed off of the needles of the tree. Numerous species of birds as well as rabbits, elk, deer, beaver, and chipmunks rely on the needles as a staple of their diet. After scraping off the bark, bears will eat the sap layer of the tree. • Because of the massive size of the tree, the wood or lumber from the tree is highly valued. It is used for lumber and plywood and also makes excellent wood fuel. • Clay can be dangerous to the health of a Douglas -Fir. Because it contains a lot of moisture, it can cause the tree's roots to rot. • Because of the thick bark of mature Douglas -Fir trees, it is often able to survive forest fires with the only damage being blackened bark. • Douglas -Fir Trees are a useful aid in preventing soil erosion when grown in the right spots. • The Douglas -Fir is sometimes used in commercial landscape designs, but is too big of a tree for residential landscaping. • In many parts of the United States, Douglas -Fir trees are used as Christmas Trees. • The main pests that the Douglas -Fir is susceptible to include aphids, scale beetles and bark beetles. Doulas-Fir Tree Descriptive Facts • Douglas -Firs are very large trees. When cultivated, they can reach heights of 60 feet (18.2 meters) tall and up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) wide. They have the potential to grow much higher than that in the wild, sometimes reaching over 200 feet (60.9 meters) tall. • The tan colored, forked cones are between 1 and 3 inches long and begin as green in color but turn grey as they age. AS the cone matures, it has a more bristled appearance. • The tree has a tall, pyramid shape that resembles a Spruce tree, but is broader. The pyramid is particularly noticeable in young trees and becomes less prominent as the tree ages. • Douglas -firs have flat, pointed needles that are greenish -yellow in color. The needles are quite fragrant, especially when crushed. • The bark, which gets thicker over time, is a brownish - red color and as the tree ages, it develops dark brown ridges or grooves. Crane Tree Removals r Low impact tree removals keeps your landscaping beautiful. Call today' 0 0 Linkedln Pinterest Tumble Facebook - More