HomeMy WebLinkAboutArborist Report-Tract B-3206 Wells Ave S-4-25-2023ARBORIST REPORT
FOR J AND M MANAGEMENT COMPANY C/O BREZE REED AND WINSPER 1 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Prepared by
Terrence J. Flatley
Forester/Certified Arborist
PN7272 AM
3206 WELLS AVENUE SOUTH/TRACT B
April 21,2023
J and M Management Company C/O Breze Reed
For
Winsper Homeowners Associa=on
At
3206 Wells Avenue South and Parcel 948576 TR - B
Arborist Report
LOCATION OF PROPERTY
Tract B is an open space parcel (PID 948576 TR-B) behind the back yard at 3206 Wells Avenue
South. The parcel is near the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec=on 29 within T23N, R5E, City of
Renton, County of King, State of Washington:
The tract is over one acre in size and heavily wooded with black co]onwood (Populus
trichocapra) and bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) trees with an understory of Himalayan
blackberry and winterberry shrubs.
The four co]onwood trees in this report are located in the southwest corner of Tract B (blue
box, bo]om right of Figure 1 above).
METHODS
A visual tree inspec=on occurred on Friday, April 21, 2023. Tree number 1 was found along the
east property line, near the wood and la_ce fence, behind the property at 3206 Wells Avenue
Figure 1. Plat Map
South. Tree numbers 2 through 4 were found north of tree number 1. All trees were between 12
feet and 20 feet east of the fence.
Trunk diameter was measured for each tree, condi=on noted and assigned a risk ra=ng for
observable roots, trunks and branches. Table 1 provides the summary of this informa=on.
TREES
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Tract B Co]onwood trees behind 3206 Wells Avenue S
OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Tree 1 (Tract B): This tree has heavy lean towards the property at 3206 Wells Avenue South,
hangs over the wood fence, backyard and could impact the house (targets). Overall, the tree is
in good growing condi=on at this =me. Rain, snow, wind or ice will have a nega=ve effect on this
tree. With age, the tree will become larger, bend more towards the targets and become heavier
increasing risk of failure.
Risk ra=ng is “HIGH” because of its severe lean, the targets and the intermi]ent presence of
people. Tree removal within the next 12 months or sooner is recommended. Follow-up
inspec=ons should occur following severe weather events un=l removal.
Tree 2 (Tract B): The condi=on ra=ng is 70% and would be rated higher except for its lean
towards the house at 3206 Wells Avenue South. It is reasonably healthy. Targets include the
wood fence, backyard items, the house and people.
Risk ra=ng is low/medium due to its lean. Annual inspec=on of this tree is strongly
recommended. Follow-up inspec=ons should occur following severe weather events.
Tree 3 (Tract B): The tree is s=ll alive but most of its upper por=on is missing. It does not impact
adjacent private property and risk is very low; if it fails some fallen debris might reach the wood
fence. Maintain the tree for wildlife habitat.
Table 1. Tree Inventory and Assessment
Tree No.Species Diameter at 4.5 Feet Condi7on Ra7ng*Risk Ra7ng
1 Black
co4onwood
10”30%
(30% lean into
back yard)
High
2 Black
co4onwood
18”70%
(15% lean towards
back yard)
Low/Medium
3 Black
co4onwood
9”0%
(Top broke out)
Very low
4 Black
co4onwood
17”90%
(Slight lean toward
3200 Wells Ave. S)
Low
*Condi=on ra=ng percentage: 0% = very poor; 100% = excellent
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Tree 4 (Tract B): Risk ra=ng for this tree is low, even though targets exist at both proper=es,
3206 and 3200 Wells Avenue South. However, it is in good condi=on and health at this =me.
Follow-up inspec=ons should occur following severe weather events.
CONCLUSIONS
Tree number 1 has a heavy lean into the adjacent private property. Because of this lean tree
removal is recommended as soon as possible. Tree number 2 has a moderate lean towards
private property but is further away from the wood fence. It is in good condi=on and should be
inspected annually and aier severe weather events. Tree 4 is in excellent condi=on; has a slight
lean and should be inspected following severe weather events.
The most healthiest trees can fail under severe weather condi=ons but represent a low risk of
failure under normal weather condi=ons. Tree 1 is recommended for removal because its
condi=on will worsen over =me and its severe lean could cause tree failure at any =me, even on
the calmest days.
For further informa=on please contact:
Terry Flatley, Cer=fied Arborist
PN7272A
tjflyfishing@me.com
PHOTOGRAPHS
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PHOTOGRAPHS
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