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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArborist Rpt Kala Pt Trees 965000372 964700081 964700082Shoreline Tree Pruning Request eSL Report Date: SeAtember 9, aa:1g To: Kola Paint Bluff Management Committee Project Address: Kala Pont Owner A PENINSULA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. Project Number: zgo..1 45 Jefferson ssooration County Parcels. 965000 Prepared by; Sa Peninsula Environmental Grou 37z and g647aao8a 4 E. 8th Street, Suite D p A. Inc. Office:i ort Angeles Project Name: (36o) 514-38z5 1 Online: . WA gg36z zazg Shoreline free Prunin www. eninsulaenvironm ental.corr� � zozy. Peninsula �nviron 9 Request mental Group, /nc. gllri ghts reservp.� Community Specific — �- Resat Port Angeles I Port Tow C%Aov�. Consultants:..--__ ...................... 1 ............................. Summary ...................................... z Background.... '••••••••••••• ........._...._.... ............. o ..............................._............. ......................................... z.1 Prof ............ Professional As Assumptions i ..............:............ & Limitations/Methods Project 3 escnption.... ••-•-........._. D ........................ z .......................... .............. 4 Jefferson County Regulatory ry Requirements 5 Site -specific Findings ••""'•" .. 5.1 Site Properties ies.... "•".......... ..... .................................... 5•2 Landscape Characterization p .................... 5.2.1 Observed Pla ................... nt Communities ... 6 Recommendations •""......•... 6.1Pruning ............................................. ...... ppicing ............... '................................_.............. 6 6.2 ................ Window P run in ..................... 9 Methods ......................... . .................. Crown -Ratio 7 of C onifers.... Conclusions .......... ............. ................. ............................... .......................... Specific Recommendations......... •-••- ........".""""'.•~. 9 Closing ..................... ... ......... I ...... 10 .._....._._ 10 .................... References: """ " •••••. ..., 11 ........................................................ General Assumptions "•"•'""....0 12 and Limitations.... Appendix B: •••••••..... """••••••••-• Tree Action "'." Reco mmednations ......•••. ................... ..............4-� 14 -- ................................W... x5 Figure 1: Example of coppicing over a 3-5-year timeline........... _ Figure z: Measuring branch whorls 8 ............................................ 9 og-of-2ozg Kala Point 2019 Bluff Tree Actions The Kala Point Owners Association (KPOA) pros vegetation management pruning, trimming, and hedging of trees and vegetation along their central coastal tbluffgcolle ti0vely addressed in this report as the "Tree Actions". Trees are located on two contiguous parcels, 965000372 and 96470o082, situated on coastal bluffs adjacent to Port Townsend Bay. This report outlines oursite- specific analysis and evaluation, general pruning methods and specifications and tree specific recommendations for each tree. This project recommends view -related tree maintenance and modification. In total, KPOA laps the modification of 54 trees,lo of which are full removals;the rest achieved throu h L a variety of pruning_ recommendations. Appen ix is a u ist of a 54 trees, includin an g recommendations, wildlife biologist recommendations, and this reports specific arrbor cultural recommendations. Based on our findings and our knowledge of arboricultural methods, our recommendations carried out correctly will not result in a net loss of tree or ecological health or result in premature tree mortality. Our recommendations will not adversely affectthe health of surrounding vegetation or increase risk of wind throw potential in surrounding trees. Proposed tree actions will not convert native forest land or permanently alter forest distribution, or complexity. Thank you for the opportunity to evaluate and address your project. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future. If you have questions do not hesitate to contact us. Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. (the "Consultant") is a Western -Washington based company specializing in advanced evaluation and interpretation of natural resources in urban areas, rural communities and natural ecosystems. We provide excellent evidence -based, scientific natural resource consulting and stewardship services. Our analysis, evaluation, interpretation and recommendations are included in this letter. PageI1 of19---- Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. in+wvv, eninsulae .cornI (360) 504 3825 og-of-2oig Kala Point 20ig Bluff Tree Actions In August of 20s9 Kala Point Owners' Association ("Client") asked the Consultant to prepare an arboricultural report evaluating proposed modifications to trees and other vegetation on their shoreline slope. These proposed tree and vegetation modifications are addressed collectively as "Tree Actions" within this report. All tree actions were requested by Kala Point owners or residents in order to maintain their pre-existing and historic viewshed of Port Townsend Bay, Indian Island, the city of Port Townsend, and Fort Casey, Kala Point Owners Association owns the coastal bluff parcels on which the trees vegetation with proposed actions exists. All tree actions within this report are accessed by parcels 965o00372 and 96470oo82. Tree Actions within these parcels is over an area of approximately 3.25 acres. Dur s ecific Sco a of Services for this ro'ect: ■ Arboricultural site evaluation to identify opportunities and recommendations for tree management at the specific parcels and areas. • An objective report concerning the effects of trimming and/or removing of trees and vegetation on Kala Point's bluff. z.i Professional Assumptions & Limitations/Methods This report summarizes the data collected during our site reconnaissance and assessment, our conversations regarding the project, and our professional opinions and recommendations. The results and recommendations of this report represent our professional opinion compiled from biological forensics, information provided to us, referenced material and our experience. Our recommendations are compiled with industry standards, best -available -science and currently accepted best management practices. Additional roect s ecific limitations: • Consultant's employees visited the property on August 7th, 20s9. This report summarizes site characteristics as they were observed this day only. • This report is intended for the exclusive use of the Client and their agents and only for specific application to the referenced property. This report should not be applied to any other wetland or other property for any purpose. ■ The GPS unit used in this delineation had a 1-2ft accuracy during assessment. The points gathered are to aid in displaying the delineation line and location of determination plots, but are not the equivalent of a surveyor's accuracy, which is typically to <zcm. • Field GPS points were gathered using the EOS Arrow soo, which has sub -meter accuracy. ■ Geospatial analyses were made using ESRI's ArcGIS, with measurements made on projected coordinate system NAD83 2011 US Feet for Washington State (North). • Parcel, contour, existing wetland, and stream layers were sourced from Jefferson County online mapping. ■ LiDAR was accessed from Puget Sound LiDAR Consortium and other online LiDAR repositories. P a g e 12 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. www. eninsulae .cord1 (60 3 )50-84325 o9-os-2o19 Kala Point 2019 Bluff Tree Actions I he Kala Point Owners Association proposes vegetation management through removal, pruning, trimming, and hedging of trees and vegetation along their coastal bluff, collectively addressed in this report as the "Tree Actions". Trees are located on two contiguous parcels, 96S000372 and 964700o82, situated on coastal bluffs adjacent to Port Townsend Bay. This report outlines our site -specific analysis and evaluation, general pruning methods and specifications and tree specific recommendations for each tree. This project recommends view -related tree maintenance and modification. The majority of the proposed Tree Actions are within Jefferson County's Shoreline Management Program's jurisdiction, and also within either Jefferson County's erosion or landslide hazard zones. In addition to this report, two other reports were reviewed prior to the writing of this report: �abitat Management Plan/Impact Evaluation outlining critical area habitat and ecol r impacts on the shoreline dated 9/1/19 from Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. °gical z Geotechnical Evaluation outlining geotechnical and engineering aspects of the project dated May 32", 2019 from Crescent Environmental PLLC. A list of roposed tree actions can be found in A endix B. Our Senior Urban Forester reviewed proposed tree actions provided by KPOA after geotechnical evaluation of tree removals and after wildlife biologist review of protected habitat characterizations. In total KPOA requests the modification of 54 trees within the following jurisdictions: 1) 53 trees within shoreline jurisdiction, Natural Shoreline Environmental Designation. 2) 54 trees within erosion and landslide hazard zones. 3) Of the total 54trees, lotrees were both requested for removal and approved by the geotechnical consultant. A few trees originally request for removal were denied by the geotechnical consultant, in which case we provided pruning recommendations on those trees. 4) Details are in Appendix B. Tree Actions are proposed for the fall/winter of 2019. Based on our findings and our knowledge of arboricultural methods, our recommendations carried out correctly will not result in a net loss of tree or ecological health or result in premature tree mortality. our recommendations will not adversely affect the health of surrounding vegetation or increase risk of wind throw potential in surrounding trees. Proposed tree actions will not convert native forest land or permanently alter forest distribution, or complexity. No ground disturbance, root disturbance, root severing or stump removal is proposed in this plan. Ecological impacts of these three tree maintenance techniques are limited and temporary. Page 13 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. www. eninsulae .sari, 0 (3 6)5084325 og-of-2oi9 Kala Point 2019 Bluff Tree Actions Jefferson County requires that tree and vegetation management adhere to the specifications outlined in Jefferson County Code (JCC) and, when applicable, the Shoreline Master Program. 53 of the proposed tree actions are within the Natural Shoreline Designation, and so are required to follow JCC i8.z5.310 Vegetation Conservation. Specifically, the section on vegetation trimming for view maintenance, found under JCC 18.25•310(2)(c). There tree actions will need to adhere to the following requirements: 1. No more than 25%of a single tree's leaf bearing crown may be removed. Trimming in subsequent years may not cumulatively exceed 25%. 2. No more than 25% of the canopy cover of any stand of trees may be removed. Trimming in subsequent years may not cumulatively exceed 2S%. 3. Limbing or crown thinning shall comply with Tree Care Industry Association pruning standards. 4. Tree topping is prohibited when rriain stem/trunk is over three inches at breast height (DBH). Vegetation management activities that are exempt from these requirements are those listed in JCC 18.25.310(2)(d). The most applicable for Kala Point residents are: 1. Noxious weed control. 2. Maintenance of existing residential landscaping. 3. Maintenance trimming of the limbs or branches on a tree or shrub that has a mainstem less than three inches in diameter at breast height (DBH). 4. Construction/maintenance of previous surface trails for nonmotorized use, provided the trail is no wider than five feet and the vegetation trimming is limited to five feet on either side of th trail expect where an arborist report indicates that additional e vegetation trimming or removal i required for safety reasons. 5. Removal of a hazard tree, as determined by a certified arborist or forester. Applicants are also required to assess ecosystem functions and services that may be impacted by the proposed actions. Actions must comply with JCC 18.25.270 Critical areas, shoreline buffers, and ecological protection. JCC Chapter 18.22 Critical Areas outlines the protection standards applied to critical areas in Jefferson County, The majority of the tree actions take place within a Geologically Hazardous Area, which is defined in JCC 18.22.16o, and the protection standards are outlined in JCC 18.22.17o. For this project JCC18.22.170(4) Vegetation Retention is the applicable regulatory requirement. The potential geological hazard of the proposed project has been assessed and reported on by a licensed geologist in the 2o19 report by Crescent Environmental PLLC. Page 14 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. www, eninsulae .con.i - (3 o) 50 8z 6 43 5 o9-of-2oig Kala Point 2oig Bluff Tree Actions County Parcel Zoning Elevation Range Aspect Existing Structures Jefferson 965000372 and 964700o82 RR-5 - Rural Residential 0-120 vertical feet Eastern Fully developed upland Critical Areas Steep slope & Shoreline Jurisdiction .2 Landscape Characterization • Washington's Natural Heritage Program classifies this forest type a component of the "North Pacific Maritime Dry-Mesic Douglas -fir Western Hemlock Forest" and the "North Pacific Maritime Mesic-Wet Douglas -fir Western Hemlock Forest" ecosystem depending on topology (Rocchio & Crawford 2015). • Project area is situated on a moderate to near -vertical marine bluff, ranging from sea level to 120 feet vertical height. Aspect is east, made up of a mosaic of closed -canopy and open canopy trees dependent on level of recent disturbance. Upland from the coastal bluff, from their develop ment buffers/setbacks to XL000 feet west, is substantially developed, generally sloping eastward at o- 20%. The forested bluff is dominated by a mixed -aged mature stand of Douglas -fir (Pseudotsuga menziesh), with associated western hemlock (Tsuga heterophyllct), bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum), red alder (Alnus rubra) and bitter cherry (Prunus emerginata). • Existing canopy over the project area is between 7o and 8o%. This percent includes diverse canopies of multiple strata, and some areas of homogeneous single strata plant communities. • Generally, forest density, heterogeneity, forest pathology regeneration are common for North Pacific Coastal Cliff nod Bluff communtiesencesnd natural ■ The understory is variable; limited some areas of dense stems contained no significant understory vegetation. Most of the forested bluff contained dense thickets of salal (Gaultheria shallon), oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor) and sword fern (Polysitchum munitum) in the understory. • The tree canopy is relatively diverse with eleven different species observed in the upper canopy, including a large western red cedar (Thuja plicata), and many observed as natural regeneration in the understory. The most abundant young regenerative species were Douglas -fir, western Page 5 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. I www.genin� sulaea cuj), I (36o) 50 82 4-3 5 og-of-zolg Kala Point 2019 Bluff Tree Actions redcedar, pacific madrone, followed by Scouler's willow (Salix scouleriana), western hemlock. Mature Red alder (Alnus rubra) and bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) and Pacific madrona (Arbutus menziesii) were common. Bitter cherry (Prunus emarginata), var. contorta) and white pine (Pinus monticola) were rare. shorepine (Pious contorta ■ A total of 41 species were observed during species our site investigation. There are certainly not seen or present in areas not visited.. native species with only Most of the species observed many more in the forest were 1 exotic species of concern, Scotch broom (Cystisus scoparius). S.2.1 Observed Plant Communities Species Trees Abies grandis Common Name Origin Abundance Woody plants >35 Acer macro h /lum p y grand fir Bigleaf maple Native Rare ft. Alnus rubra Red alder Native Uncommon Arbutus menziesii Pacific madrona Native Common Pinus contorta var. contorta Shorepine Native Abundant Pious monticola Western white pine Native Native Rare Rare Prunus emarginata Bitter cherry Native Abundant Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas -fir Native Abundant Salix scouleriana Scouler� s willow Native Common Thuja plicata Western red cedar Native Common Tsuga heterophylla Shrubs Arceuthobium tsu ense Western hemlock Native Common 9 hemlock d dwarf Native Rare Small trees <35 ft Amelanchier alnif olia mistletoe Service berry and woody shrubs Cytisus scoparius Native Uncommon of all sizes Holodiscus discolor Scotch broom Exotic Uncommon Linnaea borealis Oceanspray Native Abundant Gaultheria shallon Twinberr y Salal Native Common Mahonia nervosa Dull Oregon -grape Native Abundant Rubus leucodermis blackcap raspberry Native Common Rubus parviflorus thimbleber ry Native Uncommon Rubus spectabilis salmonber ry Native Uncommon Rubus ursinus Trailing blackberry Native Native Uncommon Sambucus racemosa Red elderberry Common Sorbus aucuparia European Mt. Ash Native Uncommon Spiraea doug/asii Douglas spirea Exotic Rare Symphoricarpos albus snowberry Native Uncommon Vaccinium parviflorum Red huckleberry Native Uncommon Vaccinium ovatum Evergreen huckleberry Native Native Common Common Page 6 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. www, eninsulae .cool (3 o) 6 82 50 4-3 5 o9-os-zoi9 Kala Point 2o3.9 Bluff Tree Actions Herbaceous Chamaenerion angustifolium fireweed Herbaceous Galium aparine common bedstraw Native Native Uncommon Uncommon vegetation are non -woody plants Geranium robertianum herb Robert Exotic Uncommon and include Holcus lanatus velvet velvet grass Exotic Uncommon grasses, ferns and Leucanthemum vulgare a dais Y Y Exotic Rare forbs (herbaceous Osmorhiza berteroi mountain sweet Cicely Native Uncommon flowering plants Po/ystichum munitum sword fern Native Abundant that are not Pteridum aquilinum bracken -fern Native Uncommon grasses). Vicia nigricons giant vetch Native Uncommon P a g e 17 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. www.peninsula [I cr)irj (36o) 504-3825 o9-of-2oi9 Kala Point 2019 Bluff Tree Actions 6.1 Coppicing On the upper edge of the slope crest, trees have historically been coppiced. Regenerative trees like the ones found on the slope crest will resprout after being trimmed and remain alive and functional. Coppicing of trees is a traditional silvicultural method for collecting branch shoots for a variety of applications. Trees can persist for decades being coppiced on a 3-5-year rotation. Coppicing is performed by simply re -cutting stump sprouts at height of 18"-24 At point of pruning, sprouts or branches pruned in this fashion should be no larger than 6" in diameter. EFigure s: Example of ing over a 3-5-year ne. 6.2 Window Pruning Methods Window Pruning is an arboriculturally appropriate way to integrate filtered landscape views and retain long-term tree health in evergreen conifers. Window pruning is the selective thinning of specific tree limbs to enhance a specific line of sight. It is important to remember trees grow from their top upwards, as such, lower tree branches will not grow up and into the newly created view. Removal of these specific limbs is limited to between i0%-25% of the entire tree canopy peryearand limited cumulativelyto live - crown -ratio recommendations. Window Pruning can begin once the central trunk of a tree is over 6 inches in diameter at the point of pruning. We do not recommend initiating window pruning on a tree trunk when its diameter is less than 6 inches. This will cause significant issues with tree growth patterns and structure. When your objective view requires more than so%- Conifer prior to Coniferafter 25% tree canopy removal, we recommend achieving Window Pruning Window Pruning this over the course of multiple treatments ever few years, rather than all at once. In this scenario, trees can be progressively window pruned every1-3 years as needed to obtain maximum view potential. P a g e 18 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. I www• eninsulae .cane I (360 0 8z - ) 5 4-3 5 og-os-2osg Kala Point zoig Bluff Tree Actions 6.3 Live -Crown -Ratio of Conifers When pruning the bottom of trees will achieve a desired view, we recommend the canopy lift or "skirting" pruning technique. Canopy lifting on conifers trees is the intentional pruning of lower branches to achieve a lifted canopy appearance. Conifer branches grow annually in "whorls" or circles around the main trunk. Depending on many circumstances, some conifers can tolerate extensive removal of branch -whorls; in other scenarios removal of extensive branch -whorls will cause tree instability and elevate tree risk. The live -crown -ratio of a tree is defined as the height of the first living branch divided by total tree height. Crown ratios of Douglas -fir in closed nearshore forested environments range from 40%-30% on average. Live -crown -ratios of Douglas -firs in cleared, open environments range from 100% - 70%. Depending on tree location, local environmental conditions, and health, we may recommend not pruning branch -whorls in excess of so-6o% live -crown -ratio in this project. Further pruning could cause tree instability in this environment. i00%live-Crown-Ratio 5o% Live -Crown -Ratio on on Conifer. Conifer. Potentially unstable. Page 19 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. I www.p(36o) 504-3825 og-of-2os9 Kala Point 207.9 Bluff Tree Actions The proposed Tree Actions will consist of 54 different tree and shrub modifications to reestablish existing view corridors from developed houses and condos in the Kala Point region. This project specifies four Tree Action techniques: • Above -ground tree removal ■ Canopy reduction pruning • Canopy raising pruning ■ Window Pruning • Coppicing Crescent Environmental PLLC, the geotechnical consultant, identified the zo trees sought for removal and concluded the removals will not increase slope instability orerosion. Given this, we will not comment on the removal of the io trees otherthan the provision of a specific replanting list. Based on our findings and our knowledge of arboricultural methods, our recommendations carried out correctly will not result in a net loss of tree or ecological health or result in premature tree mortality. Our recommendations will not adversely affect the health of surrounding vegetation or increase risk of wind throw potential in surrounding trees. Proposed tree actions will not convert native forest land or permanently alter forest distribution, or complexity. No ground disturbance, root disturbance, root severing or stump removal is proposed in this plan. Ecological impacts of these three tree maintenance techniques are limited and temporary. Page 110 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. I www,peainsulae c 0 8z S�11, � i3 60 ) 5 4-3 5 og-a2-2019 Kala Point 2oa.9 Bluff Tree Actions w. ­« r,I-uU1is drill restoration snould be accomplished through hand tools and not machinery. 2) No trees or shrubs shall have their roots impacted or soil disturbed. All plant roots must remain undisturbed to both retain root to soil cohesion and to preserve the health of the modified plant. 3) Felled trees should have excess foliage cut coarsely and somewhat scattered. Objective of scattering limbs is increased light penetration to accelerate ground cover and shrub growth. Foliage from a large tree on the slope will cause excessive plant mortality and complicate native regeneration. r� 4) If thoroughfare or tree actions expose patches of bare soil without canopy cover, cover with a thin .layer of arborist woodchip, weed -free straw, or other organic mulch. SQSD)the To ensure tree success, contractors should follow "Arborist Recommendations" for each tree within Chart of Trees in Appendix B. Kala Point Requested Actions are not always identical to Consultant Recommendations. ~ 6) Unless otherwise specified in the Arborist Recommendations, do not prune more than 25% living canopy per this pruning cycle. 7) Hiring an ISA Certified Arborist to prune trees will increase the likelihood of those trees remaining healthy and intact for years into the future. General tree services will not have the same technical and biological education and training as ISA Certified Arborists. Tree removals don't require the same level of education, experience and training as tree pruning. 8} Contractors should prune trees to amplify and improve views. Contractors should not simply prune trees on the shoreline or steep slope where a view is not improved. �r ive G__II tree removals should be mitigated throw h the installation prees,9 of z new trees, planted within 6-feet of the removed stump. R—e-pont wilh,the f3RMIng a. Shore pine (Pines conrorta var. centorta) b. Incense cedar { alodedrus decurrens) &"Ac / c. FxceI Rd Cedar huja plicata "Excelsa"} .) AJ 014 ao) on itor installed trees for success for three years. F,T/1 V4t5 page III of19 9"11il1' WV-VNtk 4& Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. www.peninsula- eyg,rar�i J (360) 5o4-3825 og-of-2oig Kala Point 2oig Bluff Tree Actions Work for this project was performed and this report prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional practices for the nature and conditions of work completed in the same or similar localities, at the time the work was performed. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made. Neither myself, nor Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc., has any current or prospective interest in the plants or properties discussed. Acceptance of this report acknowledges receipt and agreementwith Peninsula Environmental Groups, Inc. attached Assumptions & Limiting Conditions. John Bornsworth I Senior Urban Forester & Ecologist ISA Board Certified MasterArborist® #PN-7955BM ISA Municipal Arborist® I Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Page 112 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. I www. eninsulae .cor (360) 504-3825 o9-of-2oi9 Kala Point 203.9 Bluff Tree Actions Dalton, M.M., P.W. Mote, and A.K. Snover [Eds.]. 2013. Climate Change in the Northwest: Implications for Our Landscapes, Waters, and Communities. Washington, DC: Island Press. Johnson, David H., and Thomas A. O'Neil. Wildlife -Habitat Relationships in Oregon and Washington, Oregon State University Press, zoos Rocchio J.E. and R.C. Crawford [Eds]. 2015. Ecological Systems of Washington State: A Guide to Identification, Washington Natural Heritage Program, Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Report 201$-04. Jefferson Country. 2o18. Land Records Mapping Application. Jefferson County, Washington State. htt s: 'effcowa.m�is.com home index.html Menashe, Elliot. 1983. Vegetation Management: A Guide for Puget Sound Bluff Property Owners. Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program. Washington Department of Ecology. Olympia. Myers, Rian D. 1993 Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control Using Vegetation: A Manual of Practice for Coastal Property Owners. Shorelands and Coastal Zone Management Program, Washington Department of Ecology. Olympia Publication 93-30. Dunster, Julian A., E. Thomas Smiley, Nelda Matheny, and Sharon Lilly. 2013. Tree Risk Assessment Manual. Champaign, Illinois: International Society of Arboriculture. Gray, D. H. and A.T. Leiser, Biotechnical Slope Protection and Erosion Control: Van Nostrund Reinhold, New York, ©198z. Print. ANSI A300 (Part 1 — 2011) — American National Standard for Tree Care Operations — Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Management— Pruning —Standard Practices. American National Standards Institute, Inc. Washington D.C.14 pgs. P a g e 13 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. I www, eninsulae� (360) 5o4-38z5 09-02-2029 Kala Point 2o29 Bluff Tree Actions 1. Any legal description provided to Consultant is assumed to be correct. Any titles and ownerships to any property are assumed to be good and marketable. Consultant assumes no responsibly for verification of ownership or locations of property lines, or for results of any actions or recommendations based on inaccurate information. It is assumed that any property is not in violation of any applicable codes, ordinances, statutes or other governmental regulations, unless explicitly stated otherwise. 2. Consultant assumes no responsibilities for legal matters in character. Consultant assumes all property appraised or evaluated is free and clear and is under responsible ownership and competent management. 3. Any evaluation or assessment carried out was restricted to the property and the plants or landscapes within the Scope of Assignment. No assessment of any other plants or landscapes has been undertaken by Consultant. The conclusions of this report do not apply to any zones, landscapes, trees, plants, or any other property not explicitly covered in the Scope of Assignment. 4. The total monetary amount of all claims or causes of action the Client may have as against Consultant, including but not limited to claims for negligence, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract, shall be strictly limited to solely the total amount of fees paid by the Client to Consultant pursuant to the Agreement for Services as dated for which this Assignment was carried out. Further, under no circumstance may any claims be initiated or commenced by the Client against Consultant, orany of its directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, orAssessors, in contract or in tort, more than a2 months after the date of this Assignment. 5. 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Consultant makes no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, that the problems or deficiencies of the plans or property in question may not arise in the future. 13. This report is based on the condition of the trees, landscape, or plants at the time of inspection. 14. Loss or alteration of any part of this report invalidates the entire report. This report is only valid if reproduced from a digital file. Page 1 14 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. eninsulae � www, -�.� .[nriI (36o)504-3825 CIq o9-o1 -2o19 Kale Point A4V4Y A 3mg BIuRFTma Actjas 7R:equester& VEBTEOCasel Trea Number Tree T BMAC Requested R•ce+mwtda70n•#trees ype Action Objective KraWee sreport YlOIdilfe Biologist RecommendationsArbortst Recommentlatlons — ��,1nFtA C19-1 #1 Douglas Firfire , 50' Skir up �f Restore waterview ._ T — ' • `►4��� . whir. Do not reduce beak livecrowrnr•tio to 4akw 5o%; 9-1 92 Douglas Fi,. 4050' Tti41 [YI■e9v) Restore water view. pe1■n■Y h$Uar ■e•i 11 hs ■-A■alsgarlsp Flora mein trader m oksrtmurs ereafu Pant' EAyh■r§a net top from an old break or topping PPing Tree w10. 6mnr7bvne■et 14Pped ern, Return mppklg hMpe preypidjy 1ePP•■ neturelly or mechanically. hg Ukillpsrn will increase .~fmie Tree nryaaly 1#jq•y tu4m0'hr g wil notredu ym 9-1 iKi ilouglas Fir, 5060' Skirt up Reslorewaterview �. e. eo»1e�4ra ua■T+MIP. W■ti r■rM nextpaNng 71114 :1#ajpM W.SGEO' SklrtnP Rh--,W-vFervloer. PfYAlr krr�Tyyp brArpl N7N11■p6ad11■dtn ♦hP•Wp. 9-1 A5 Dollgbrs l�r, jig' Skirt up Restore water view, aownratio'to 1>�w1601i. Prune lawaslTWppt�trcp wrygrFs OanetFQekMV••1•jy. 9-1 #6 Western Red Cedar, 50' Slertup ResRore water view Tne1■ svesl•m tedaedr, asepRos•dw crownrado to below 50% FY1•w vdnrkw prulgp tp■ulc■hpN la YrgpY• g-1 W Oogg4u FN, SB' V✓ndow onN side Restore water view GattghaarldenE#•d on orginalaNAC{sL view Wlndbw pruning YgWd ■a limitetlm20%Wfrgpgppy- N• TaD M7■kx•.olpy -tn%e MCI UO Wilk h■yl Vpl 3-1 #8 Pougl■a At, 3g' Tnm lower branches, Re■�uvr•t4r vrel` until next pruning cycle. N side TtwlkcealarlgRl (•na�ro�uvnmrAonycn T1 hladrenR AtY ltgnw•LIT4yrotlr, RaNr■r'a11N V[•11r. aTHREE hr•nthe■on nsrlA aide _ trim lower R1B) IkA proy4de■a116e1epe■I q■�!«pl-••- Cannotremove Fork Tree will dIA. Prune no mare Man 15% -----o--:�!:R9.'r!ow ;�!,RM*!-nwf_,prepn! i-t#1U M#Wan■,9T Remove lower Restore water view, branches R (S) side ■R moY•fC■or t�d■rrb■N�prrarp Pp �■ Er■ntLop than 15% canopy- Remove Y Prea-L ims:Fif D Fit Tnin(selecWerum) li+xb■wprw•w. q'a�00d�O1�'—A0""�Q^fit FervrrlWl■pW y�yr;a9 q.c■cYl•.n• •tW ■■c■r6np to Phekgr� sUPpred. PreterOW remove from only one side of i-1 #1 9117 Douglas Fir, 7timesjSkirtu p ar Min RAYee■MlY v1•w,(12A r than 20%living canopy 612B) selective trim), added fylt 12B,13.14,193t8- f�etm" F■r�Ft b,t�e}} WhWbiiqneranglnal i#preme ureic of water- Do no r■m4re mere non 75%gvirg submission bhpa. bo ncl feduc■ VW1 IN-4110 below OW Page 115 Of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group,Inc, I w eninsulaen.com 1(160)504y825 ag-oa-2oig Kala Point M Restore C(�/ / ® C� 2 Western Red Cedars. 4-6" Leave fl3 and #4, tla diem, 40 It select''. trimming for wew RasNre view of Mt. Baker CM-295 7 W/garrl Red Cy7an, 4�' ReaYora view of Mt tliediem.,30 ft clump or 3. Baker Ia C1&2 #B DaO�Mi�i,2¢.Wtd, 154woir ca 1G Regale MMv Op Mao 12011 branches laid. 40'above MHHW 3 C, W2 �oui ,Zrohrm. NMQaww 1; Restore view oflndian fiilft branches laid 40'abov. MHHW. CT92 A10 Douglas Fir, 16" diem„ Slag up, prev slanad Re'sNre view of Indian 140 it up Isld 40' above MHHW. C19-TH1 e�Y, poe_spry, Y-Wohrclss 1o31r 9-ramweler view aaos lot Mw wyad sn<3' Nam, ,,3 G,g 2 #,2 —Be -flhSbrrannch V1hneR Ri l GMafe. Ba fl5a rF w.w 0 V4, Iald Page 116 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. I wvaw.oen'nsulaeo.com I (36o) SO4-3025 N.14 1, 6,.1,C1, rip4 Geotech Report 2 rall—cs disallowed by e.,��� sp!!_zLIRa. � n,riahfe � CPU ,r Ge lath Reportan � f byoec Repot y [red Repot ipadreanopy. oye bt VatMW 11rel axyry AµyMPar M"p''ed A;XW'gn 6p4osceenm. under canopy. Na ehaeres pretec ed habit l co inspected, when inspected, added W this version. features C Yl, w.;' ; ✓' ��J '��� ��• VVV��,9 TTT Falgw.w,n4* Oo ne,r mov.m Un Wj p canopy Remove any dead -wood preaam. Do not reduce tree'. livecrown+atio below 503i Prime no dW. elm -vx 6riN canopy_ Remove arry dead wood present Do not reduce trews livecrawn�atio below 50% og-oivaig Kala Point ,1DfuiJ Bluff Tree Actions Oy4MriR. C1G3111 YVeet Redt*tw. 1w 'Stitt tip ---- 6N'—part diem, 70 ft Tovmaantl tl/4/MA whale to edhlere yp,>r I,—ltO—tN(I Pµy no � '� �('` more Man 20%living taoepy, Remeve.ttydeed.papdpmeM. S� Do not reduce Fee\!ne-fleytlFreaa b-kw MiaanL l2'rW1m.A IdllgYe deid hea R�lffewlaltvhW. AFIIwv.M`elgWal By 'IIINMWq. nal aRpp, LLTTLL� Geotech Report sP-taApfrerl l Ct4.9 �S i]wrgl.e Fk, 14'vlm, 40 Reetpyi R'pipr�ryll{V vi.'gRemp+nl llgorrod b1 �h 1l — pp # #Rt 7. rgib:efdl yypA iF� : C191 /4 Om*m Fr, f4- ep [sire, :ey de Itee«.. �,t.l. e. h,. GI V It WetAM.r Cto by Geolech Report,U41tb� hu�u1 h� bigin. had W Pam, changed to h mming40r0 °ate me,� �f dd mpe drmn h nn tmn . ruppied ptwto Rwnoro anrdwd+raad preentlt clRa es Ow wwem R—ffid . fs Reatoyd Re aefeweoerdir R.nwv#I w axe r6y Meedmtioeaon for 5rb. e p diam , 50 R Right frl4, G [eM Report antler canopy. fort a I FM�� p ,]�{ ., ,., , f e e } i clRlili yauemRedLbQr.lq' Retnave Ran°n.tarM.w. rnruN ! PIG L� 1�--i �+I lj v diam,s0If xmt mNlueeRpy veeQ gneonIu#wasedraetdeno. iANptepnuppu.d.pr Behind#7 Geotech Report ndercanopy. Cunentlyeyeree undemlory of j L4p•y�^ w�6t�o?)ndwrtw" � i 1 !T 1 � 07� �f Wedtam RaQC4rl4r,1C Reeleee ftegplewyer Hew.ln Reteere{'Wegd pj HMQtnTiyogpa fq Melutegmund Tte erley diem,50ft front andrt#M ofirA,#5" Geatech Report undercanop Cunently yNly undarstery libi of parettm r fohome -� S's Page 117 of 19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc. I www oe nsulaee.com (36o)5oq-3Ba5 og-of-ao>.g C(q Kale Paint 2019 Bluff Tree Actions Page 118 oflg branches PaRTownsand �� gr,vlwely.faiied Raablrr wtrEer Maw Cl id WHfern Red pdr,to& mature remeyed new growth PoRTownsend t't'valamdC .rye; ssl d` (restart) Prtrlardrrdewtd. Bnlorowwer wtrw� mature removenew growth PortTownsend Bay and expand window 6 %t d3 iSlMlem 1�1d . fi1A i � vN_dglrrr evcwalYawted. 1:vilorowafee wewr mature e ved new growth PoR Townsend antl anstartup Four Whidbey Island whade ,124 M vgeg.. Fr, roe c maws "' erarwwy de ed- 1Gun ewMar rl.:e removed new growth Bak . and slurt up lour whale si.� Art Pw7c Yrk Sdw7w llm�mlp OPM w In "t afPl busMike shape now, v]trq of Pwt Taaegee 1¢AfL HArnfee1R 4A6 mtraq 1rN Y d' ._ akertrxgderaNwq removed new growth B Baker end skirt up lour [0.t r.B Inah/e v11 r{e HevbiYY+Nr4FA �frt ReehxewaMrrirwd 7-w— W 3-4 whorls On Baker Oerwds lot(p55) iPi N10 m.nr�a -§ k Y alaneq elfin up not to exceed 60/40 Hquwowytr rxnr el Baker bole/crown ratio Peninsula Environmental Group, Im%I p71161WIit jjM l (360)504-38.5 additional brwKhm ewp i4ridula (,`Ivan 11e1k [o remoVe crew growth Do not nmeee more than 10%living foliage. Do not reduce tree's livecrewn-ratio below 60% Vowdl. Do notreleeve my. then 10%living Miage. Do not reduce tres's lbro ratio below 60%. efuntr Ielyvu IWp Enefch wAOtk CAun Vunk m rwnww new growth Da not remove more than 10%living foNepa, Do not retluce tree's liversown-ratio below BD% go thReolFWRove mownarm Cfepn hunkmreinDo Her growth Do —tee'. m«amen1p%kvl/Igtoanot reduce tree's Me.prgwn+rrep hd4w HO% ,-- a new aOaT• DC not remove more than 10%Irving gfolie r=MOM below 60% e, reaerrerleed IMIS R :Seven a Reernln.nd OMVQI a+mhetiiil 1 e1Itree. • �Ilegale vuppAvd R0BWW ee Specifications Pne+e hrweti7Wpbanrh whorls. Geen trulde b+nnuu�nawrraw growth Oeeq IemeVa elan ItIM 1p%Mrig M.0 Do not 190C►Leo'e Weuo- rrr•ndq yNpw.gpY rune OeONEresch Mwf dewl'M1m410 rongpq mrr Growth Do not remove more than 10%Irving foliage Do not F reduce tres's Na—cm—ratio below 60%- Wan Hunk la dew prpwlh. DeM remove md[e Mw 18%0-11 }ckege. Do net radon tmwa fvetlOwT.nrdO blow N% MOTE: Rem-0 0 am eevr br-ch wt,ade .h, [au,, tree 10 ire0ame wlotQ". Kale Point J 9My g7uyi7rep Actions Qefe byYR 6f1/i% C79-5 #i WgyMn Red Cl Rerop no selective bimming On crest of bluff, sustain Powmel hkLlpl tee w N Mhe ■rMAFegmnted Mud mJn leader, et old n.bed ypaflyl, pva�1 Enpiiaegrp forviaw water view Previously topped, on ledge flat top trom an old break or lapping. Tree wide, Net hrrkndm bene.Rh efWed We. R.%In tapping height prevIMIPV 1ppped-Corrhly or mechanically. over time -Tree npLrwly 1ppPM; re-OW06ing Wp net reduce lroe Emp+horw-ng Mal Nor crewIefM increase _ rinb:tnl xru- Ii ire.parr. Rempva 1pMyf>omcnK r}p'lty��gayly, Pr.nehe CT9-5#2 Madrone Sldrt up (remove lower On et" of bil wlleer branches <3" dier) diameter) water view mpe than 15%"capp. Remove e.ry Mwreptl lydresent Do not[eWJentree's Ilye-orann-teee t1Aar. 50W 11Y5 A3 Wepinn17e0 Eedw Skirt up by removing On ledge or bluff, sus%in Pr.rl.loMeel ONE or7WObaneh Wtrarle 1. acINNYN regrewM (Nreauaters) water view- view peen lhailorermwnear VawR fie nal rekel,u than to%tv.rg raw 4e rhpl m los. b-'.uveSlanrryMo be 80% 19-5 .[lamlee Fir SNtxa.p 6. Sr view to open up view Onted ga of bluff,n wet hut[ hunk Sustain Water Pran. too vdden als-4nQoN wew down to achieve improved view OEM lne* to remove new growth Dorottpnorymue tllen 10%living foliage Do not reduce IMe1i fWw—ratio below 60%. C19-5 A5 Hancock Shirt 6ftef sustain Oner Pr.neloweniW6 or 7WiEEtxwlrafMpda Wen lookW branches) lower trenches) vl—luff, water view- vkm.rpnhny QlOetl IA nO re+nuVNmare,an 10%living lowni Dp np! reduce hedk tlhM Clowlt+etie below 60%. Ontap olbluff, sustain water Ci BS e6 6pug4e Fir lomrbllroltwlpBRpf IONer bleylGwel Prunalowest ONEtc TWObranchwhorl.Cleantrunk% wew. Ieetbue ner,11ini Do not remove more than 10%living fdage DD nu rpAtce tree's live -crown -ratio below 60%. IWbeF 7lfeae 1943 At Waste, %d Cedar, two trunks 14" diem Prraw 1 d •elloeh npmllpre nfon S1drt up 10 it Su.tehr-Olar"I'm on edge of bluff, one of two tmmv�) _ Skirt up two whetls brunt trunks previously then 20%living foliage Do not reduce tree's livacrown+atio below 50% Cti3-8 #2Dauglas Flr, 1d' diem 40 Sustain water wow. On werhe r.enet }M d��de hremfl whoda qo - ft steep bluff, previously windowed Remov. fo .m sae notwmore m then 20%living Toliega. Do oat retluce tree's liVecrown-ratio below 50% ^ rim## 6WIV CV ipinl. ofiea Rvmpre a ov.dpy Ybp de rtl-11 val. Mitigate supplied specificalb IyK/ 12011 (Geotech report) - Previously topped, Geolach Report par ns. 1-/)XA minimal foliage, on sleep bluff. 10 removals (bold) — — Note: 54 bass, includes Page 119 of19 Peninsula Environmental Group, Inc I '-'-" Pr" h'.'!W fflg N4ln I (360)504-3625