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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTR_Arborist Report_250714_v1 Arborist Report for 2000 Lake Washington 1300 N 20th St Renton, WA 98056 Prepared on July 11th, 2025 Prepared by: Jessy Jacquinot ISA Certified Arborist #WE-13500A jessy@aplustree.com Background Information: This report was prepared on behalf of 2000 Lake Washington Apartments concerning three (3) trees located at 1300 N 20th St in Renton. The report is being written as the trees have been requested for removal and a permit is required. The trees were assessed and pictures taken on May 14th, 2025 by Daniel Potts, ISA Certified Arborist #11534A. Assignment (and any limiting factors): The assignment is to perform a visual assessment regarding health condition, structural integrity, threat of pest or disease, and potential hazards. The visual inspection was from ground grade only. The assignment is to assess and provide recommendations for future action. Observations: At the time of the assessment, the following was observed (please refer to photos in Attachment A and locations in Attachment B): Tree 1 (5 on map): • Scotch Pine, Pinus sylvestris • 12.5” DBH • 30’ tall • 15’ crown diameter • Uncorrected lean towards parking lot • Unbalanced crown with weight on side of lean • Recent failures of nearby trees of the same species Tree 2 (28 on map): • Western Cottonwood, Populus trichocarpa • 14” DBH • Dead and decaying • Striking distance to neighboring property’s building Tree 3 (29 on map): • Western Cottonwood, Populus trichocarpa • 15.5” DBH • Dead and decaying • Striking distance to neighboring property’s building Testing & Analysis: There were no soil, tree, or other physical testing. Discussion & Recommendation: Tree 1 is a Scotch pine in poor health with an unbalanced crown and lean towards the parking lot. Three other Scotch pines have failed nearby over the course of the past winter. The tree is within striking distance to a frequently occupied parking lot. Snagging would not adequately mitigate the risk of failure, so removal and replacement is recommended. Trees 28 and 29 are both western cottonwoods that are dead and decaying. Both trees are within striking distance of the neighboring property’s building. Removal and replacement is recommended. The proposed replacement trees are two 5-gallon western hemlocks and one 5-gallon Douglas fir. Pictures of the tree proposed for removal are in Attachment A, the locations are in Attachment B, and the replacement tree locations are in Attachment C below. Arborist Disclaimer Arborists cannot detect every condition that could possibly lead to the structural failure of a tree. Trees are living organisms that may fail in ways we do not fully understand. Conditions are often hidden within trees and below ground. Arborists cannot guarantee that a tree will be healthy or safe, or fail for that matter, under all circumstances, or for a given period of time. Likewise, remedial treatments, like any medicine, cannot be guaranteed. Treatments, pruning and removal of trees may involve considerations beyond the scope of the arborist’s services such as property boundaries, property ownership, sight lines, disputes between neighbors, landlord-tenant matters, etc. Arborists cannot take such issues into account unless complete and accurate information is given to the arborist. The person hiring the arborist accepts full responsibility for authorizing the recommended treatment or remedial measures. Trees can be managed, but they cannot be controlled. To live near a tree is to accept some degree of risk. The only way to eliminate all risks is to eliminate all trees. This consultant does not verify the safety or health of any tree for any period of time. Construction activities are hazardous to trees and cause many short and long-term injuries, which can cause trees to die or topple. Even when every tree is inspected, inspection involves sampling; therefore, some areas of decay or weakness may be missed. Weather, winds and the magnitude and direction of storms are not predictable, and some failures may still occur despite the best application of high professional standards. I hereby declare that the above observations, discussion, and recommendation are true to the best of my knowledge, belief, and professional opinion. In addition, A Plus Tree is held harmless of any of these opinions from future tree failures. Sincerely, Jessy Jacquinot| A Plus Tree, LLC ISA Certified Arborist #WE-13500A Attachment A: Photo – A Full view of tree 1 (5 on map) Photo – B Alternate view of tree 1 Photo – C Full view of tree 2 (28 on map) Photo – D Full view of tree 3 (29 on map) Attachment B: Property site map with location of proposed removals. Attachment C: Property site map with location of proposed replacement trees.