HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA-16-000564_REPORT 01DEPARTMENT OF CO ..... JUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
ROUTINE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PERMIT
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
DATE: July 29, 2016
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA 16-000564, RVM P
PROJECT NAME: Nelson Tree Removal Routine Vegetation Management Permit
Angelea Weihs, Assistant Planner PROJECT MANAGER:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:
Mary Nelson
17252 128th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
17252 128TH AVE SE
The applicant is requesting approval of a Routine Vegetation
Management Permit in order to remove one "landmark" (thirty caliper
inches or greater) giant sequoia on the property located at 17252 128tl
Ave SE (See Exhibit 1). The lot is within the Residential -6 (R -6) Zone
and is 10,800 square feet. There is an existing single family home on
the site. The tree is located on the northwest corner of the lot . City
arborist, Terry Flatley, inspected the tree and noted that the tree was
causing property damage to the retaining walls, stairca se, and
sidewalk. Terry Flatley stated that the tree was an inappropriate
species for the location, and because of the extent of the damage, he
recommends removal of the tree. Staff recommends as a condition of
approval that the applicant maintain a minimum of four (4) trees on th1
lot in order to comply with tree density regulations, per RMC
4-4-130C.9.d.
EXPIRATION DATE: July 29, 2017
GENERAL REVIEW CRITERIA 4-4-130HS:
YES 1.
YES 2 .
YES 3.
The land clearing and tree removal will not create or contribute to landslides,
accelerated soil creep, settlement and subsidence or hazards associated with strong
ground motion and soil liquefaction.
The land clearing and tree removal will not create or contribute to flooding, erosion,
or increased turbidity, siltation or other form of pollution in a watercourse.
Land clearing and tree removal will be conducted to maintain or provide visual
sc reening and buffering between land uses of differing intensity and consistent with
applicable landscaping and se tback provisions of the Renton Municipal Code.
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City of Renton De portment of Cor ity & Economic Develop ment Routin e Veg etatio n Man agement Perm it
LUA 1 6-000564, RVMP, Ne lson Tre e Re m oval Routine Ve geta tio n Manage m e nt Perm it
YES 4.
YES 5.
YES 6 .
YES 7.
Land clearing and tree removal shall be conducted in a way so as to ex pose the
smallest practical area of soil to erosion for the least po ssible time, consistent with
an approved build-out schedule and including any necessary erosion control
measures.
Land clearing and tree removal shall be consistent with subsection D 2 of this Section,
Restrictions for Critical Areas -General, and RMC 4-3-050-Critical Areas
Regulations.
Retained trees will not create or contribute to hazardous conditions as the result of
blowdown, in sect or pest infestation, disea se, or other problems that may be created
as a result of selectively removing trees and other vegetation from the lot.
Land clearing and tree removal shall be conducted to ma x imize the preservation of
any tree(s) in good health that is an outstanding specimen because of its size, form ,
shape, age, color, rarity, or other distinction as a community landmark.
DECISION: The Nelson Tree Removal Routine Vegetation Management Permit Routine Vegetation
Management Permit is Approved with Conditions*.
*CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
The appli cant shall plant a minimum of two (2) trees and maintain a minimum of four (4) trees on
the lot in order to comply with tree density regulation s, per RMC 4-4-130C.9.d.
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION :
July 29, 2016
Date
Appeals of permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m . on August 12, 2016,
together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Rentar
WA 98057. Appeal s to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding
the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, 425-430-6510.
Reconsideration: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party may request that the decision be
reopened by the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not
readily di sco v erable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepre sentation
o f fact. Afte r review of the reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to
amend the o riginal decision, there will be no further exten sion ofthe appeal period. Any person
w ishing to t ake further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal time frame.
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City of Renton Department of Co, ity & Economic Development
Nelson Tree Remova l Routine Vegetation Management Permit
Rou t ine Vegetation Management Permit
LUA16-000564, RVMP,
Expiration: The Routine Vegetation Management Permit shall be valid for one year from the date of
i ss uance. An extension may be granted by the Planning Division for a period of one y ear upon
application by the property owner or manager. Application for such an extension mu st be made at
lea st thirty (30) days in advance of the expiration of the original permit and shall include a statement
of justification for the extension.
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Ne lson Tree Removal
17252 128 Avenue SE
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Angelea Weihs
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Sent:
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Subject:
Hi Angelea,
Terrence J. Flatley
Tuesday, Jul y 26, 2016 3:58 PM
Angelea Wei hs
Anne Thay er
Giant Sequ o ia at 17252 128 Avenue SE
EXHIBIT 2
I was out yesterday afternoo n t o look at this tree. It is an 86-inch diamete r giant se qu oia, loca t ed in a plante r above the
street and drivewa y. This is not a very good location for a tree that gets that large in 60 years or so and is resulting in a
lot of prope rty damage (retaining walls cracking/buckling, sta ircase tilting fro m roo t heaving, sidewa lk around ho use
bei ng heaved, and large roots growing along h ou se fou nd ation and into nei ghboring prope rty . And, it has some poor
root configurations aroun d th e base o f the tre e (girdling roots) a nd some in sec t ac tivity in the ma in trunk. Because of
th e exten t of damage to prope rty this tree is causing, despite its good cond ition, I recommend pe r mission to remove .
Th e owner is Mary Nelso n at 42 5-255 -6035. She indicated they have no other trees on her property. I t o ld her you
wo u ld be contacting her about he r next move regard in g this tree. Let me know 1f you nee d fu rth e r information. Pl ease
let us know the outcome on thi s is sue .
Terry Flatley, Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Manager
Community Servi ces Department -61
h Floor
1055 South Grady Way
Rent o n, W A 98057
425-430-6601
ISA Certified Mun i cipal Specialist Arborist
Tree Risk Assessm e nt Qualified
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DEPARTMENT OF COMI\ _ IITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION
PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION
NAME : Mary & Kevin Nelson/Jim Clayton
PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME:
Nelson/Clayton
ADDRESS: 17252 128th Ave S.E.
PROJECT/A DDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE:
17252 128th Ave S.E.
Renton, Wash. 98058
CITY: Renton ZIP : 98058
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-255-6035 KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S):
7229000080
APPLICANT (if other than owner)
NAME:
EXISTING LAND USE(S):
Residence
PROPOSED LAND USE (S):
COMPANY (if applicable):
EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION :
ADDRESS:
PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION
CITY: ZIP: (if applicable)
EXISTING ZONING:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable):
NAME : Mary Nelson
SITE AREA (in square feet):
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE
COMPANY (if applica ble): DEDICATED:
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS:
ADDRESS: 17252 128th Ave . S.E.
C ITY: Renton ZIP: 98058
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSl1r IN UNITS PER NET
ACRE (i f applicable) 1
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TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS : NUM BER OF PROPOSED ~ifs.._~.'.f'..apij)~Je)
425-255-6035
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NUM BER OF NEW DWELLl~G Ull'.Jt'ESl f ap,plicable): , r, ~ \. ·
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PROJECT INFORMATION {continued) ----'------..L------------~
NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE:
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS (if applicable):
IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE
SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable):
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): 0 AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL D AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO
BUILDINGS (if applicable):
D FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq . ft.
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): D GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq . ft.
NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if 0 HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft.
applicable):
D SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES sq. ft.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW
PROJECT (if applicable): D WETLANDS sq. ft.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
(Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included)
SITUATE IN THE QUARTER OF SECTION __ , TOWNSHIP __ , RANGE __ , IN THE CITY
OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
I, (Print Name/s) Mary Nelson , declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
Washington that I am (please check one) LJ the current owner of the property involved in this application or D the authorized
representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein
and the informa n her, ith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature of Owner/Representative Date
COUNTY OF KING
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ,J'0 1"rY,;.!,--;( 0 c:~ o 6--) signed this instrument and
acknowledge it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purpose mentioned in the instrument.
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Notary (Print):
My appointment expires:
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