509A Yelm Ave E 120318
City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3835
December 3, 2018
Mike Metcalf
509A Yelm Ave E
Yelm, WA 98597
RE: Tree Topping at 509A Yelm Ave E
The City of Yelm has previously notified you in regards to the severe over trimming of 11 trees located on the outer perimeter of the Napa Auto Parts store. We have not received a replanting
plan or a response detailing how you plan to correct the violation.
This over trimming is defined as topping, which is prohibited by Yelm Municipal Code 18.57.060:
It is unlawful for any person, firm or city department to top any street tree, park tree, or other tree on public property. “Topping” is defined as the severe cutting back of limbs to
stubs larger than three inches in diameter within the tree’s crown to such a degree so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. Trees severely damaged by storms or other
causes, or certain trees under utility wires or other obstructions where other pruning practices are impractical may be exempted from this chapter at the determination of the site plan
review committee. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
This letter is to inform you are required to replace all 11 of these damaged trees. The city requires that you submit a landscaping drawing that illustrates your plan for replacing the
trees damaged.
The city demands you respond to this letter by December 10th 2018 by 5PM. Failing to respond to this letter by the time stated may result in further actions by the City of Yelm, including,
but not limited to the issuance of civil penalties of up to $250.00 per violation, per day the violations continue or further enforcement action through court of competent jurisdiction.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at (360) 458-8407.
Sincerely,
Chris Vaccaro
Building Official
City of Yelm