5117 23RD AVE W 2016-01-01 MF Import

l I�c�9a5-a� �� Re-vegetat�on Plan for 5117 23`d bve W. Everett, WA 98203 The eastern slope of my house is considered to be the protective area by the city of Everett. Over the last 20 years, the soil erosion has been considerable to the point that the retaining wall is necessary to protect the property. I am submitting this re-vegetation p�an so that the building permit for the retaining wa;l can be approved. For th� past few years, I have noticed that the three alder trees and one cottonwood tree that are closest to the property have been uprooted from the ground. It was necessary to cut them down so that the new retaining wall can be constructed. The ivy growth has been significant and almost every tree in the protective area has vines around the tree trunk. In the past, it was necessary to go down the slope and cut th� vines of ivy to protect the existing trees. The existing protective ar�a has many cedar, Douglass fir, alder trees. I would like to piant more cottonwood, d��gwood, willow trees if the site allows. I also would like to remove most oi the iry since it has been choking many trees around the area and replace with herbaceous ground covers and evergreen shrubs such as salmonberry, h+ackleberry brushes. Since there are already many existing trees in the protective area, I will re- evaluate the site once the retaining wall is constructed to see how many trees can be planted depending on the spacing and add the native ground covers and s}trubs. I will also contract the licensed arborist or landscape architect for their expertise and suggestions. Thank you for consideration. Sincercly, L��7�c� Z/�2� Chi-Mei Yang 5117 23`d Ave. W. Everett, WA 98203 Home: 425-514-0948 Cell: 425-34:,-3288 Work: 425-261-3530