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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
May 15, 2002
Ms. Jennifer Parker, Property Manager
Landmark Properties
501 East First Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
RE: Tree trimming at 305 West Third Street
Dear Ms. Parker:
This is in response to your letter received May 2, 2002, where you inquired about trirmming
selected cedar trees for viewshed enhancement at 305 West Third Street. Section 15.20 of the
Port Angeles Municipal Code addresses land development in areas that are considered
geologically hazardous and/or environmentally sensitive. Non-destructive vegetation trimming,
which is "... the trimming, topping, or pruning of trees, shrubs, or plants which does not result
in harm to the continued life and health of the plant and does not expose the soil surface" may
be done under Section 15.20.070(B)(6) of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The Community
Development Director may approve alterations in vegetation coverage for the purpose of
viewshed enhancement as long as such alterations:
a. will not increase geological hazards such as erosion potential, landslide potential, or
seismic hazard potential; or
b. will not adversely affect significant fish and wildlife habitat areas; and
c. will revegetate disturbed land to reduce erosion and landslide potential."
By site visit and review of your proposal, trimming of the cedar trees to the north of the property
may be done in a manner that will enable view enhancement as long as the activity will not
damage the existing vegetation growth pattem nor significantly disturb the underlying canopy.
The work should be done by a qualified arborist, both for safety reasons and to ensure that the
trees remain healthy.
Sincerely,
Brad Collins
Director, Department of Community Development
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES
,Apdl 30,2002 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Brad Collins
Department of Commnnity Development
PO Box 1150
Port Angeles WA 98362
Re: Trimming trees and bushes on bank
Dear Mr. Collins:
We manage property for Richard Bundled at 305 W 3rd. It is a single family
home with a view of the water. The water view is being blocked by cedar
trees that are on Mr. Bondelids' property. All we want to do is top the trees
to open up the view. Please advise us as to the procedure in this case and for
future reference for topping these trees, as they become a problem.
Thank you
Jennifer Parker
Property manager