301 McKenzie Ave SE Tree violation on MckenzieYELM
WASHINGTON
January 24, 2007
Giuseppe Zicaro
4023 Palisades Place W.
University Place, WA 98466
Dear Mr. Zicaro:
City of Yelm
Community Development Department
105 Yelm Avenue West
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
It has been brought to the attention of the Community Development Department
that your property located at 303, 301 McKenzie Avenue SE, Yelm WA 98597 is
in violation of the provisions of the Yelm Municipal Code (YMC). The Community
Development Department has been notified of 3 Hawthorn trees located within
the city right -of -way that have been destroyed. No contact was made with the
City for the removal of these trees.
The City has adopted a Tree and Vegetation Ordinance for the protection and
maintenance of trees located in the right -of -way. The Hawthorn Trees that line
Yelm Avenue, and adjoining streets were planted in the 1930's, and are
historically significant to the City.
Section 14.16.070 YMC,states; "The planting or removal of Hawthorn or other
trees of city historical significance located in the city right -of -way or other public
place shall require approval of the city council, based on recommendation by the
tree board."
Section 14.16.150 YMC states "Any person who violates the provisions of this
chapter or fails to comply with any of the requirements shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be punished by the statutes of the state for the
commission of a misdemeanor."
The City of Yelm Tree Advisory Board conducted a street tree inventory in 2004
which included Hawthorn Trees along Yelm Avenue. The Hawthorn Trees are of
approximate size, health, and age to the ones that were destroyed. An appraisal
of a Hawthorn tree was performed in 2003 by a Certified Arborist found the value
of the tree to be $900.00. Based on the age and location of the tree, I am
confident that the value of the trees destroyed are equal.
(360) 458 -3835
(360) 458 -3144 FAX
www.ci.yelm.w¢.us
In order to avoid further action by the City, please provide reimbursement for
replacement trees in the amounts of $2,700.00 for the 3 trees that have been
damaged. If you have rental tenants at this site, you may wish to make them
aware of this, to prevent further damage to the remaining trees.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (360) 458 -8430.
Sincerely,
Nisha R. Box, Assistant Planner
Community Development Department
(360) 458 -3835
(360) 458 -3144 FAX
www.ci.yelm.w¢.us