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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP_Tree_Retention_Plan_240315_v2 A.B.C Consulting Arborists LLC Accurate Balanced Certified Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan July 27, 2023 PREPARED FOR: Binnu Billing RE:14103 160th Ave SE Renton, WA 98059 PREPARED BY: A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC Daniel Maple, Registered Consulting Arborist #627 Tree & Plant Appraisal Qualified (TPAQ) ISA Municipal Specialist # PN-7970BM ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #PN-7970BM Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 2 of 29 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONSULTING ARBORIST .................................................................................................................... 2 ASSIGNMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 3 LIMITATIONS OF ASSIGNMENT ...................................................................................................... 3 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................... 3 SITE ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 TREES ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Location and ID ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Trees in ROW-Permanent Easement ...................................................................................................... 4 Trees in Net Buildable Area ................................................................................................................... 4 MINIMUM TREE RETENTION/TREE CREDITS RMC 4-4-130 .................................................... 4 Tree Credit Requirements RMC 4-4-130 H 1 (b) .............................................................................. 4 TREE REPLACEMENT REQUIRMENTS RMC 4-4-130 H 1 (E) ..................................................... 5 Planting Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 5 TREE PROTECTION ZONES (TPZ) .................................................................................................... 6 CRITICAL ROOT ZONES (CRZ) ......................................................................................................... 6 FENCING .................................................................................................................................................. 6 ROOT PROTECTION ............................................................................................................................. 7 ATTACHMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 8 CONSULTING ARBORIST Daniel J. Maple / A.B.C. Consulting Arborists, LLC Westside (425) 999-0867 Daniel@AbcArborist.Com Eastside (509) 953-0293 Certifications ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) # 627 ASCA Tree & Plant Appraisal Qualified (TPAQ) December 15, 2024 ISA Board Certified Master Arborist PN-7970BM ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist PN-7970BM ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) May 13, 2025 ATFS Qualified Tree Farm Inspector # 169449 Commercial Applicator # 92432 Commercial UAV Airman Pilot # 4135495 Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 3 of 29 ASSIGNMENT Provide a Tree Inventory/Protection Plan per RMC 4-8-120 D(20) for Short Plat of Parcel 142305-9011 LIMITATIONS OF ASSIGNMENT The site plan is an early conceptual plan. This report is a preliminary report that may change as the project moves forward. This report is a limited to a Visual Assessment (VA) of the site and the trees. It is not a comprehensive risk assessment, structural assessment, or health assessment. METHODOLOGY To evaluate the trees, as well as to prepare this report, I drew upon my 30+ years of experience in the field of arboriculture and my formal education. I followed the protocol of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and I performed my assessment using and/or considering the following Best Management Practices: ANSI A300 Part 2 – Soil Management a.) Modification b.) Fertilization & c.) Drainage. ANSI A300 Part 5 – Managing Trees During Site Planning, Site Development, and Construction. ANSI A300 Part 8 – Root Management. ANSI A300 Part 9 – Tree Risk Assessment (Second Edition). ISA BMP’s – Tree Inventories (Second Edition 2013) Best Management Practices were developed to aid in the interpretation of professional standards and guide work practices based upon current science and technology. This is a scientifically based process to look at the entire site, surrounding land and soil, as well as a general look at the trees themselves. SITE Parcel 142305-9011 Gross 37,617 sq. ft./0.86-acre NET 1 37,617 sq. ft./0.86-acre Zoned R-4. Using Renton Maps/Critical Areas No environmentally sensitive areas or their buffers was noted. Soils were moderate in depth and compaction, low in moisture. No other relevant site conditions were noted. TREES Per RMC 4-11-200 a significant tree is a non-hazard tree, 1. that is not on the King County Weed List 2 2. is 6” DBH (8” for cottonwood / alder). Protected = Significant required to retain or planted in the last ten-years. A landmark tree is 24” (30” maple, cotton, alder) or greater. Location and ID There were 23 trees on-site, they were tagged and numbered 1-23. There were 2 offsite trees near the site. They were geo-tagged and referenced as 24 &25 Refer to Attachment 1, Site Images for the approximate location of the trees. 1 4-11-040 (D)(T) Net = Gross – Critical areas/Buffers, public ROW and Legally recorded private access. 2 Bird cherry, black locust, English holly, English laurel, & European mountain-ash. Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 4 of 29 Critical Area or Buffer Trees There were 0 trees located in a critical area or an associated buffer. Trees in ROW-Permanent Easement 0 tree located in a row-permanent recorded easement. Trees in Net Buildable Area 23 trees in the Net Buildable portion of the site. Non-viable or Hazard Trees 5 non-viable or hazard trees on the site. Trees to be Removed for Improvements 3 trees onsite conflict with the proposed site improvements and will be removed. Trees to be Retained. 15 significant viable trees are proposed for retention and will be retained. Offsite Trees There were 2 offsite trees near the site that had driplines that may extend over construction areas. Impact With the installation of the TPZ fencing prior to development activity and following the measures for tree protection in Attachment 3, impacts to the onsite and off-site trees should be minimal. MINIMUM TREE RETENTION/TREE CREDITS RMC 4-4-130 H.1(a.) Minimum Retention…with development permit shall retain 30% of all significant trees. Required % Tree Retention Viable on site Trees Retained % Retained Required Replacement 30% 18 15 83% 0 No additional trees are required. See Attachment 3 for retention work sheet. Tree Credit Requirements RMC 4-4-130 H 1 (b) (i) A minimum of 30 tree credits per net acre is required. / 2 lots are proposed Parcel Sq. ft. / Acre Acres x 30 = Req’d Credits Req’d Credits Retained Addt’l Credits Required A 14,175 /.33 .33 X 30 = 9 9 76 0 B 22,294 / .25 .51 X 30 = 15 15 53 0 Addt’l Credits 0 Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 5 of 29 TREE REPLACEMENT REQUIRMENTS RMC 4-4-130 H 1 (E) e. Replacement Requirements: As an alternative to retaining trees, the Administrator may authorize the planting of replacement trees on the site if it can be demonstrated to the Administrator’s satisfaction that an insufficient number of trees can be retained. i. Replacement Ratio: When the minimum number of protected trees cannot be retained, replacement trees with at least a 2"caliper, or evergreen 6' tall, shall be planted based on the tree credit value of each protected tree removed. The protected trees used for calculating required credit replacement shall be determined based on the priority order of the significant trees proposed for removal on site. Replacement trees shall not contribute to the total credits required pursuant to subsection H1b of this Section. The City may require a surety or bond to ensure the survival of replacement trees. Supplemental Trees/Replanting Trees Needed to Meet Minimum Retention Requirements 0 Credits Needed to Meet Minimum Credit Requirements 0 Required Trees 3 0 0 additional trees/credits are required. Any combination of the following that = 4 tree credits is required. Credits are given per the table. Replacement mature size Small = less 30’ Medium = 30’ – 50’ Large = 50’ + Credit .25 1 2 Planting Plan: To be provided by client. Planting Specifications Replanting should be done in the months of September thru November or February thru May and shall conform to ANSI A300 part 6. Pay special attention to: Nursery Stock Specs. Transporting specs. Planting and staking specs. Mulch Specs. Maintenance: Trees should be watered regularly for 2 years using 1 of the following: Option 1. A permanent built-in irrigation system with an automatic controller. Option 2. An irrigation system designed and certified by a licensed landscape architect as part of the landscape plan, which provides sufficient water to ensure that the plants will become established. Option 3. Irrigation by hand. Option 4. Tree water bags/diapers; should be filled weekly (more frequently in hot weather) 3 City of Renton Approved Tree list. Prohibited Trees: All Populas species, Alnus species, Salix species Platanus species. Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 6 of 29 TREE PROTECTION ZONES (TPZ) In order for trees to survive the stresses placed upon them in the construction process, tree protection must be planned in advance of equipment arrival on site. If tree protection is not planned integral with the design and layout of the project, the trees will suffer needlessly and possibly die. With proper preparation, often costing little or nothing extra to the project budget, trees can survive and thrive after construction. This is critical for tree survival because damage prevention is the single most effective treatment for trees on construction sites. Once trees are damaged, the treatment options are limited. General The TPZ is the optimal protection zone set to preserve trees during construction. The TPZ radius generally is 8-Inches to 18-Inches of protection for every 1-Inch of DBH, based on the trees size, vigor and construction tolerances (ANSI A300 Part 5 BMP, Matheny, Clark, 1998). The TPZ can usually safely be reduced by 20% as long as it does not impact the CRZ. Greater than 20% reductions may be possible, pending review, written permission, and direct over site of the work, by the Consulting Arborist. The trees to be saved, must be protected during construction by temporary 6’ tall chain-link, or like fencing, located 10’ beyond the edge of the trees farthest extending limbs on all sides (dripline). The individual tree protection zones (TPZ) are 10’ past the driplines of the tree(s), unless otherwise delineated by A.B.C. Consulting Arborist LLC. See Attachment 2 for tree specific TPZ and CRZ. No irrigation lines, trenches, or other utilities shall be installed within the TPZ, without detailed written instructions and the oversite of the Consulting Arborist, to reduce the impacts to the tree roots, and construction related stressors. Cuts or fills should impact no more than 20% of a tree’s root system. If topsoil is added to the root zone of a protected tree, the depth should not exceed 2 inches of a sandy loam or loamy fine sand topsoil and should not cover more than 20% of the root system. If roots are encountered outside the TPZ during construction, they shall be cut cleanly with a saw (not ripped or torn) and covered immediately with moist soil. Noxious vegetation within the critical root zone should be removed by hand. If a proposed save tree must be impacting by grading or fills, then the tree should be re-evaluated by A.B.C. Consulting Arborist LLC to determine if the tree can be saved with mitigating measures, or if the tree should be removed. See Attachment 3 for complete tree protection instructions. CRITICAL ROOT ZONES (CRZ) The CRZ is the area where the roots vital for the tree’s survival are located, the CRZ is generally ½ of the TPZ. At no time or for any reason shall the roots within the CRZ be impacted. See Attachment 2 for tree specific TPZ and CRZ. FENCING 6’ tall chain link (or like fencing) shall be installed the TPZs prior to commencement of site clearing and shall remain in place for the duration of the project. When possible, it is preferred that trees be fenced as a group, rather than individuals. At no time shall any vehicle or equipment be allowed inside the TPZ/Fencing. No placing or stockpiling of any material of any kind shall be allowed inside the TPZ. Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 7 of 29 Removal of any vegetation within the TPZ shall be done by hand. Should any disturbance be required inside the TPZ to install utilities or any other needs during the construction period, they will require project specific instructions by the Consulting Arborist and approval by the city prior to undertaking any said activity in the TPZ. ROOT PROTECTION Any roots encountered of 1” in diameter or greater, shall be cut with loppers, pruners, reciprocal saw or like device to provide a clean smooth cut. At no time, shall 1” or greater diameter roots be ripped or torn. Exposed roots shall be covered with wet burlap, or like item, to keep roots from drying out and shall be covered with soil as soon as reasonably possible. Protect tree root systems from damage due to noxious materials caused by runoff or spillage while mixing, placing, or storing construction materials. Protect root systems from flooding, eroding, or excessive wetting caused by dewatering operations. Protect root systems from damage due to removal of adjacent trees. SEE ATTACHMENT 3 For Complete Tree Protection Instructions. Thank you for contacting A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC for your arboricultural needs. Sincerely, Daniel Maple, Consulting Arborist Registered Consulting Arborist #627 Tree & Plant Appraisal Qualified (TPAQ) ISA Municipal Specialist # PN-7970BM ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #PN-7970BM Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 8 of 29 ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENT 1 - SITE IMAGES ....................................................................................................... 9 ATTACHMENT 2 - TREE SUMMARY, TPZ, CRZ .......................................................................... 14 ATTACHMENT 3 - TREE RETENTION & CREDIT WORK SHEET .......................................... 16 ATTACHMENT 4 - TREE PROTECTION ........................................................................................ 19 ATTACHMENT 5 - TREE & PLANT SELECTION GUIDE ........................................................... 22 ATTACHMENT 6 - ASSUMPTIONS & LIMITING CONDITIONS .............................................. 28 ATTACHMENT 7 - REFERENCES .................................................................................................... 29 Conceptual Plan Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 9 of 29 ATTACHMENT 1 - SITE IMAGES Renton Map W/Critical Area Layers North Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 10 of 29 All Trees = Conflicts = Not viable Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 11 of 29 Trees to be removed Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 12 of 29 Tree Protection Zones (TPZ) North Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 13 of 29 Critical Root Zones (CRZ) North Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 14 of 29 ATTACHMENT 2 - TREE SUMMARY, TPZ, CRZ ID Common Latin DBH Health Structure Action TPZ- Radius [ft] CRZ - Radius [ft] Notes Credits 1 Blue spruce Picea pungens 15.7 Good Good R-Viable 15.7 7.85 Significant 7 2 Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii 42 Good Good R-Viable 42 21 Exceptional 13 3 Red Cedar Thuja plicata 67 Good Good R-Viable 67 33.5 Exceptional 13 4 Red Cedar Thuja plicata 30.7 Good Good R-Viable 30.7 15.35 Exceptional 11 5 Red Cedar Thuja plicata 22.5 Good Poor R-Viable 22.5 11.25 Top broke out / significant 9 6 Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii 15.5 Fair Fair Conflict w/ plans 15.5 7.75 Significant 7 7 Red Cedar Thuja plicata 20.5 Poor Good Not Viable 20.5 10.25 Stressed declining 8 8 Red Cedar Thuja plicata 9 Poor Good Not Viable 9 4.5 Stressed declining 4 9 Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii 21.5 Good Good R-Viable 21.5 10.75 Significant, retain 9 10 Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii 25.5 Good Good R-Viable 25.5 12.75 Significant, retain 10 11 Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii 12 Poor Poor Not Viable 12 6 Poor taper, LCR-not viable 5 12 Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii 16 Good Good Conflict w/ plans 16 8 Significant 7 13 Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii 27 Good Good R-Viable 27 13.5 Significant 10 14 Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii 15 Good Good Conflict w/ plans 15 7.5 Significant 6 15 Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii 21.5 Good Good R-Viable 21.5 10.75 Significant 9 16 willow Salix scouleriana 16 Fair Fair R-Viable 12 6 Significant 7 17 willow Salix scouleriana 17.8 Fair Poor Not Viable 13.35 6.675 Significant / decayed, not viable 7 18 Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii 22 Good Good R-Viable 22 21 Significant retain 9 19 Red alder Alnus rubra 17.2 Poor Fair Not Viable 21.5 10.75 Half dead, not viable 7 20 Red alder Alnus rubra 18.7 Good Fair R-Poor Condition 23.375 11.6875 Unknown amount of Decay in crown - Assessment recommended 8 21 Bitter cherry Cerasus amarum 12.53 Good Good R-Viable 15.6625 7.83125 Significant retain 6 22 Bitter cherry Cerasus amarum 8 Good Good R-Viable 10 5 Significant retain 4 23 Bitter cherry Cerasus amarum 8.9 Good Good R-Viable 11.125 5.5625 Significant retain 4 24 Bitter cherry Cerasus amarum 13 Good Good Offsite- Viable 16.25 8.125 Offsite against fence, protect N/A 25 Red alder Alnus rubra 20 Fair Good Offsite- Viable 25 12.5 Offsite/ Crowns starting to die N/A RMC 4-4-130 Table H1(v); Tree Credits DBH Credit DBH Credit DBH Credit DBH Credit DBH Credit DBH Credit 2-5” SM .25 2-5” Med 1 2-5” Lg 2 6-9 4 10-12 5 13-15 6 16-18 7 19-21 8 22-24 9 25-28 10 29-32 11 33-36 12 37 + 13 Sm = less 30’ tall at maturity Med = 30’ – 50’ tall at maturity LG = 50’ + tall at maturity. Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 15 of 29 Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 16 of 29 ATTACHMENT 3 - TREE RETENTION & CREDIT WORK SHEET A minimum retention of 30% of all significant trees as defined in RMC 4-11-200 is required on site. 1. Identify total number of trees 6-inch caliper or greater (or Alder or Cottonwood trees 8-inch caliper greater) on site 23 Trees 2. Deductions: Certain trees are excluded from the retention calculation: Trees that are high-risk 4, as defined in RMC 4-11-200 5 Trees Trees within existing and proposed public right-of-way: 0 Trees Trees within wetlands, streams, very high landslide hazards, protected slopes, and associated buffers. 0 Trees 3. Total number of deducted trees: 5 Trees 4. Total remaining after deductions 18 Trees 5. Required tree retention 30% (multiply total remaining by .30) 18 x .3 = 5.4 5 Trees required 6. Identify number of trees proposed for retention 15 Trees proposed 7. Identify number of trees requested for replacement in lieu of retention. (Skip page 3 if no replacement is requested). 0 Trees Tree Credit Requirements: Tree credit requirements apply at a minimum of thirty (30) credits per net acre. 1 LOT A Gross area of property in square feet, 14,175 Square Feet 2 Deductions: Certain trees are excluded from the Tree Credit calculation: Existing and proposed public right-of way: 0 Square Feet Wetlands, streams, very high landslide hazards, protected slopes, & associated buffers. 0 Square Feet 3 Total excluded area: 0 Square Feet Net land area (after deductions) in square feet 14,175 Square Feet Net land area (after deductions) in acres: .33 Acres Number of acres X 30 tree credits per acre, .33 x 30 = 9.9 X 30 Req per acre Required Tree Credits 10 Req. Tree credits 1 LOT B Gross area of property in square feet, 22,294 Square Feet 2 Deductions: Certain trees are excluded from the Tree Credit calculation: Existing and proposed public right-of way: 0 Square Feet Wetlands, streams, very high landslide hazards, protected slopes, & associated buffers. 0 Square Feet 3 Total excluded area: 0 Square Feet Net land area (after deductions) in square feet 22,294 Square Feet Net land area (after deductions) in acres: .25 Acres Number of acres X 30 tree credits per acre, .25 x 30 = 7.5 X 30 Req per acre Required Tree Credits 8 Req. Tree credits 4 A tree certified, in a written report, as dead, terminally diseased, damaged, or otherwise dangerous to persons or property by a licensed landscape architect, or certified arborist, and approved by the City. Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 17 of 29 Proposed Tree Credits TREE SIZE TREE CREDITS TREE QUANTITY TOTAL TREE CREDITS RETAINED TREES Preserved tree 6 – 9” caliper 4 2 8 Preserved tree 10 – 12” caliper 5 0 0 Preserved tree 12 – 15” caliper 6 1 6 Preserved tree 16 – 18” caliper 7 2 14 Preserved tree 19 – 21” caliper 8 1 8 Preserved tree 22 – 24” caliper 9 3 27 Preserved tree 25 – 28” caliper 10 2 20 Preserved tree 29 – 32” caliper 11 1 11 Preserved tree 33 – 36” caliper 12 0 0 Preserved tree 37” caliper and greater 13 2 26 NEW TREES New small species tree (30' or less at maturity) 0.25 0 0 New medium species tree (30' to 50' at maturity) 1 0 0 New large species tree (50' or more at maturity) 2 0 0 TREE CREDITS PROPOSED: 120 Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 18 of 29 Tree Replacement Justification Replacement may be authorized as an alternative to 30% retention provided the removal is the minimum necessary to accomplish the desired purpose and provided the proposal meets one of the following options: a. There are special circumstances related to the size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings of the subject property; or b. The strict application of the code would prevent reasonable use of property; or c. The strict application of the code would prevent compliance with minimum density requirements of the zone; or d. The project is a short plat with four (4) or fewer lots. Please attach a written justification demonstrating compliance with the requirements and criteria as descripted above. Tree Replacement Quantity Tree replacement quantity is determined based on the credit value of the trees proposed for removal. Larger, higher priority trees shall be used for calculation of tree replacement. Identify the quantity of each tree requested to be removed in lieu of 30% retention, based on tree size. List the identification number of each tree, as indicated in the arborist report. TREE SIZE TREE CREDITS TREE QUANTITY TREE INDENTIFICATION # TOTAL CREDITS Tree 37” caliper + 13 0 Tree 33 – 36” caliper 12 0 Tree 29 – 32” caliper 11 0 Tree 25 – 28” caliper 10 0 Tree 22 – 24” caliper 9 0 Tree 19 – 21” caliper 8 0 Tree 16 – 18” caliper 7 0 Tree 12 – 15” caliper 6 0 Tree 10 – 12” caliper 5 0 Tree 6 – 9” caliper 4 0 REPLACEMENT CREDITS 0 Tree Replacement Planting Identify the quantity of proposed new replacement trees (minimum size of 2-inch caliper). The total replacement credits proposed should be equal to or greater than the replacement credits required, as shown in the previous section. TREE SIZE TREE CREDITS TREE QUANTITY TOTAL CREDITS New small species tree (30' or less at maturity) 0.25 0 0 New medium species tree (30' to 50' at maturity) 1 0 0 New large species tree (50' or more at maturity) 2 0 0 REPLACEMENT CREDITS PROPOSED: 0 Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 19 of 29 ATTACHMENT 4 - TREE PROTECTION The following minimum Tree Protection Measures can be copied and introduced into all relevant documents such as site plans, permit applications and conditions of approval, and bid documents so that everyone involved is aware of the requirements. 1. Tree Protection Fencing: a. Tree Protection Fences will need to be placed around each tree or group of trees to be retained. i. Tree Protection Fences are to be placed according to the attached drawing (bottom of attachment) at a distance of not less than 10’ feet outside the dripline of the tree or group of trees to be saved, or at the designated TPZ See Attachment 2 for TPZ/CRZ ii. Tree Protection Fences must be inspected prior to the beginning of any demolition or construction work activities. iii. Nothing must be parked or stored within the Tree Protection Fences—no equipment, vehicles, soil, debris, or construction supplies of any sorts. b. Signs: i. The Tree Protection Fences need to be clearly marked with the following or similar text in four inch or larger letters every 20’ TREE PROTECTION FENCE DO NOT ENTER! DO NOT PARK OR STORE MATERIALS WITHIN THE PROTECTION AREA Questions contact Daniel Maple of A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC. Cell: (509) 953-0293 Email: Daniel@AbcArborist.Com Other (425)999-0867 Signs along the TPZ may be waived at the discretion of the City and/or its officials. 2. Cement Trucks/Washout: a. Cement trucks must not be allowed to deposit waste or wash out materials from their trucks within the Tree Protection Fences. b. No waste, wash out, or contaminated water shall be allowed to flow into the Tree Protection Area. 3. Canopy Pruning: a. The canopies of some of the trees may need to be properly pruned to allow Sight lines (vehicular), access of equipment, materials, or building and construction clearance. b. If so, the pruning must be done by an International Society of Arboriculture, (ISA) Certified Arborist using current industry standard pruning techniques. (ANSI A300 Pruning Standards and ANSI Z131.1 Safety Standards as well as all OSHA, WISHA, and local standards must be followed.) c. Plant debris can be chipped and utilized on site for the mulch under the trees. Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 20 of 29 5. When excavation occurs near trees that are scheduled for retention, the following procedure must be followed to protect the long-term survivability of the tree: a. An International Society of Arboriculture, (ISA) Certified Arborist must be working with all equipment operators. i. The Certified Arborist should be outfitted with an Airspade™, shovel, hand pruners, a pair of loppers, a handsaw, and a power saw (a “saws all” type reciprocating saw is recommended). b. The hoe must be placed to “comb” the material directly away from the trunk as opposed to cutting across the roots. i. Combing is the gradual excavation of the ground cover plants and soil in depths that only extend as deep as the tines of the hoe. c. When any roots of one-inch diameter or greater, of the tree to be retained, is struck by the equipment, the Certified Arborist should stop the equipment operator. d. The Certified Arborist should then excavate around the tree root by Airspade™ (recommended) or by hand/shovel and cleanly cut the tree root. i. The Certified Arborist should then instruct the equipment operator to continue. 6. Putting Utilities Under the Root Zone: a. Boring under the root systems of trees (and other vegetation) shall be done under the supervision of an ISA Certified Arborist. This is to be accomplished by excavating a limited trench or pit on each side of the critical root zone of the tree and then hand digging or pushing the pipe through the soil under the tree. The closest pit walls shall be a minimum of 7 feet from the center of the tree and shall be sufficient depth to lay the pipe at the grade as shown on the plan and profile. b. Tunneling under the roots of trees shall be done under the supervision of an ISA Certified Arborist in an open trench by carefully excavating and hand digging around areas where large roots are exposed. No roots 1 inch in diameter or larger shall be cut. c. The contractor shall verify the vertical and horizontal location of existing utilities to avoid conflicts and maintain minimum clearances; adjustment shall be made to the grade of the new utility as required. 7. Watering: The trees will require significant watering throughout the summer and early fall in order to survive long-term. An easy and economical watering can be done using soaker hoses placed three feet from the trunk of the tree and spiraled around the tree. One 75-foot soaker hose per tree is adequate. It is best to place the soakers using landscape staples, (available from HD Fowler in Bellevue for pennies apiece) then cover the area with three to six inches of mulch. The mulch will minimize evaporation and will also stimulate the microbial activity of the soil which is another benefit to the health of the tree. a. Water the tree to a depth of 18 to 20 inches. I recommended leaving the water on the soaker hoses for six to eight hours and then digging down to determine how deep your water is penetrating. Then adjust accordingly. It may take a good two days of watering to reach the proper depth. b. Once the water reaches the proper depth, turn off the hoses for four weeks and then water again. Water more often when temperatures increase— every three weeks when temperatures exceed 80 degrees and every two weeks when temperatures exceed 90 degrees. This drying out of the soil in between watering is important to prevent soil pathogens from attacking the trees. Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 21 of 29 Dripline Existing Significant Tree Continuous 6’ min. chain link or like fencing. Fence post @ 10’ Max O.C. Install as shown on plans 5’ min past Dripline, or per specific TPZ/CRZ instructions. Signs installed every 20-25-feet TREE PROTECTION FENCE DO NOT ENTER! DO NOT PARK OR STORE MATERIALS WITHIN THE PROTECTION AREA Include Arborist Contact Info. Six-foot high temporary chain link (or like material) fencing shall be installed as shown on plans. Fencing shall be installed prior to construction activity and remain in place until construction is completed. Fencing panels are recommended. Fencing shall completely encircle the tree(s). Install fence posts using pier blocks. Avoid driving posts or stakes into major roots. Make a clean straight cut, using loppers, reciprocal saw, or like tool, to remove damaged portion of root(s) over 1” inch diameter that are damaged during construction. ALL exposed roots shall be temporarily covered with damp burlap and covered with soil the same day, if possible, to prevent drying out. If not possible, the burlap must be kept moist at all times. Work within the protection fencing shall be done manually. No stockpiling of materials, soil, debris, vehicular traffic, or storage of machinery or equipment shall be allowed within the limits of the fencing. Cement trucks must not be allowed to deposit waste or wash out materials from their trucks within the tree protection fences, or in a manner that would allow the waste or wash out material to enter the TPZ. The area within the tree protection fencing she’d be covered with wood chips, hog fuel, or similar materials, to a depth of 3 to 6 inches. The materials should be placed prior to beginning construction and remain until the tree protection fencing was taken down. Should the tree protection fencing need to be installed inside the TPZ to allow for construction activity, then the following shall be done. For construction equipment, cover the area from the tree protection fencing to the outer edge of the TPZ with 8 to 10 inches of wood chips, hog fuel, or similar materials, to reduce compaction cover area with steel plates. For foot traffic’ cover the area from the tree protection fencing to the outer edge of the TPZ with 6 inches of wood chips, hog fuel, or similar materials, to reduce compaction, cover with ¾ inch to 1-inch plywood. The steel plates, plywood and wood chips are to remain in place until all construction activity is completed. The steel plates, plywood and woodchips shall then be removed and the tree protection fencing installed along the outer edge of the tree protection zone. Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 22 of 29 ATTACHMENT 5 - TREE & PLANT SELECTION GUIDE A list of excellent trees and shrubs that improve wildlife habitat as well as the health of our streams, wetlands, and lake shorelines. Height/Width (ft)** Deciduous Evergreen Dry Soils Moist Soils Very Wet Soils Sun Partial Sun Shade Readily Available * Consult a wetland professional before planting or disturbing vegetation in a wetland. ** Approximate size in 20 years. Actual size will vary. Abies grandis Grand Fir 60/20 ● ● ● ● Shady/partial sun-loving tree with glossy green needles. Does not transplant from the wild - nursery-grown only. Acer macrophyllum Bigleaf Maple 50/25 ● ● ● ● ● This large, fast-growing tree offers shade and important wildlife habitat. It has large, distinct leaves. Alnus rubra Red Alder 50/20 ● ● ● ● Feed and shelter birds with this fast-growing tree with brittle limbs and shallow, weak roots. Arbutus menziesii Pacific madrone 35/30 ● ● ● ● ● Only broadleaf evergreen native; difficulty in transplanting; establishes in rocky, poor soils; do not disturb if seedlings growing; gets canker Cornus nuttallii Pacific Dogwood 50/20 ● ● ● ● ● Susceptible to diseases, our native Dogwood provides great fall color; requires well-drained soils; beautiful flowers. Crataegus suksdorfii douglasii Black Hawthorn 25/15 ● ● ● ● ● This small, shrubby Hawthorn is loved by birds for food and shelter. Fraxinus latifolia Oregon Ash 50/20 ● ● ● ● ● Tolerates flooded wet soils for short periods. Malus fusca Pacific Crabapple 30/20 ● ● ● ● ● A favorite food source and nesting tree with small blooms and fruit. Picea sitchensis Sitka Spruce 45/20 ● ● ● ● ● Prefers moist soil to look healthiest. Varying shades of green with broad horizontal branches. Subject to Cooley spruce gall, caused by aphids. Pinus contorta Shore Pine 40/20 ● ● ● ● ● Grows in poor conditions where other species do not thrive. Highly desirable and easily available. Pinus monticola Western White Pine 40/20 ● ● ● ● Subject to Blister Rust Disease, this 5-needled Pine has blue-green foliage. Prunus emarginata Bitter cherry 25/15 ● ● ● ● Small white flowers bloom in spring. Limited quantities available from nurseries. Native Trees Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 23 of 29 Height/Width (in ft)** Deciduous Evergreen Dry Soils Moist Soils Very Wet Soils Sun Partial Sun Shade Readily Available * Consult a wetland professional before planting or disturbing vegetation in a wetland. ** Approximate size in 20 years. Actual size will vary. Prunus virginiana Chokecherry 25/15 ● ● ● ● Tiny white flowers; good fall color. More available than Bitter cherry. Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir 65/25 ● ● ● ● ● Our most common native tree. It can grow moderately to heights over 100'. Highly desirable and easily available. Quercus garryana Oregon white oak 50/50 ● ● ● ● Only native oak tree. Slow growing needs open space and well-drained soil; high wildlife value. Limited Growing Range Not Good for All Sites. Rhamnus purshiana Cascara 30/15 ● ● ● ● Birds enjoy the berries while the bark is used for medicinal purposes. Thuja plicata Western Red Cedar 50/25 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● For moist sunny and shaded areas, this is a useful native with graceful spreading branches. Highly desirable and easily available. Tsuga mertensiana Mountain Hemlock 40/20 ● ● ● ● ● Slow-growing and narrow. Prefers sun. Highly desirable and easily available. Native Trees Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 24 of 29 Height/Width (in ft)** Deciduous Evergreen Dry Soils Moist Soils Very Wet Soils Sun Partial Sun * Consult a wetland professional before planting or disturbing vegetation in a wetland. ** Approximate size in 20 years. Actual size will vary. Acer palmatum Japanese Maple 25/25 ● ● ● Low horizontal shape with excellent fall orange/red color. Many varieties. Styrax japonicus Japanese Snowbell 25/25 ● ● ● ● Fragrant flowers; often low-branched. Has a rounded form. Tilia cordata Little-Leaf Linden 40/30 ● ● ● Varieties have different shapes, most with yellow fall color. Leaves drop during dry Septembers. Zelkova serrata Sawleaf Zelkova 40/38 ● ● Variety Village Green has a nice vase shape and better orange/red fall color. Cornus nuttallii Pacific Dogwood 50/20 ● ● ● ● ● Susceptible to diseases, our native Dogwood provides great fall color; requires well-drained soils; beautiful flowers. Crataegus suksdorfii douglasii Black Hawthorn 25/15 ● ● ● ● This small, shrubby Hawthorn is loved by birds for food and shelter. Fraxinus latifolia Oregon Ash 50/20 ● ● ● ● ● Tolerates flooded wet soils for short periods. Malus fusca Pacific Crabapple 30/20 ● ● ● ● ● A favorite food source and nesting tree with small blooms and fruit. Acer platanoides Norway Maple varies ● ● ● ● From narrow columnar varieties to globe and upright oval shaped, there are many form and color choices available. Acer rubrum Red Maple varies ● ● ● Great fall color; tolerant of poorly drained soils. Forms narrow to oval vase shape. Betula nigra River Birch 40/25 ● ● ● ● This pyramidal tree has attractive yellow fall foliage. Betula jacquemontii Jacquemontii Birch 40/30 ● ● Bright white bark is featured on this tree. Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata European Hornbeam 35/25 ● ● ● ● Once established, this tree tolerates drought well. Narrow form widens with age. Quercus rubra Red Oak 50/45 ● ● Fast-growing and wide, this tree needs space and deep, well-drained soils. Red fall color. Deciduous Trees Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 25 of 29 Height/Width (in ft)** Deciduous Evergreen Dry Soils Moist Soils Very Wet Soils Sun Partial Sun * Consult a wetland professional before planting or disturbing vegetation in a wetland. ** Approximate size in 20 years. Actual size will vary. Cercidiphyllum japonicum Katsura Tree 40/40 ● ● ● With graceful branding and heart-shaped leaves, this tree prefers rich moist (not wet) soil. Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud 35/25 ● ● ● ● This small horizontal-branched tree has purple-pink flowers and yellow fall foliage. Cornus kousa Japanese Dogwood 20/20 ● ● ● Best in well-drained soils, this dogwood grows horizontally and has large white flowers. Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry 25/20 ● ● ● A little taller and oval shaped, this yellow flowering dogwood is adaptable to all soils. Crataegus x lavallei Lavalle Hawthorne 28/20 ● ● ● ● Has an irregular vase shape, dark green leaves, and orange fruit that hold on during early winter. Crataegus phaenopyrum Washington Thorn 25/20 ● ● ● A popular tree because of its white blooms, red fruit, and orange/red fall color. Fraxinus pennsylvanica Seedless Ash varies ● ● ● ● Forms vary from narrow (Summit Ash) to broadly oval (Marshall Seedless Ash). Good yellow fall color. Ginkgo biloba Maiden Hair Tree 40/15 ● ● ● The Princeton Sentry variety is best as it is seedless and has better form. Gleditsia triacanthos Honey Locust 45/35 ● ● ● ● Shademaster variety has a vase shape and open upright branching; very small leaflets; yellow in fall. Liquidambar styraciflua Sweet Gum 55/45 ● ● ● Great fall color with red, orange, and purple leaves that hold until December. Palo Alto variety is preferred. Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree 60/30 ● ● Very different from the Magnolias, this Tulip Tree has smaller yellow flowers. Malus spp. Flowering Crabapple 20/20 ● ● ● ● ● Crabapples are now grown for their resistance to disease and improved form. Among several good varieties are Robinson and Snowdrift. Prunus spp. Flowering Cherry varies ● ● ● Sargent and Mount Fuji cherries are tougher and more disease resistant. Narrow to rounded forms; most have aggessive roots Stewartia pseudocamellia Japanese Stewartia 30/20 ● ● ● ● Unusual attractive peeling bark, white flowers, and yellow/red/purple fall colors make this a good garden tree. Deciduous Trees Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 26 of 29 Height/Width (in ft)** Deciduous Evergreen Dry Soils Moist Soils Very Wet Soils Sun Partial Sun * Consult a wetland professional before planting or disturbing vegetation in a wetland. ** Approximate size in 20 years. Actual size will vary. Arbutus menziesii Madrone 50/30 ● ● ● Difficult to transplant. Very susceptible to overwatering. Hard to find. Prefers sandy, dry, and sunny locations. Calocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar 40/15 ● ● Narrow and columnar. Very drought tolerant; native to Oregon. Cedrus deodara Deodar Cedar 50/45 ● ● ● A true "Cedar" with needles. Compare with Libani and Atlas Cedars. Trees vary from wide to very wide and need lots of room. Chamaecyparis obtusa Hinoki Cypress 25/15 ● ● ● Small and slow-growing. Attractive layered branching. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Port Orford Cypress 60/25 ● ● ● Native to Oregon; looks similar to Western Red Cedar. Subject to root fungus problems. Chamaecyparis nootkatensis Alaskan Yellow Cedar 60/25 ● ● ● Narrow, graceful; often pendulous and irregular form Cupressocyparis X. leylandii Leyland False Cypress 45/20 ● ● ● Subject to phytothera root rot. Fast growing; dull green color. Juniperus virginiana Eastern Red Cedar 40/20 ● ● ● Although named Red Cedar, it is actually a narrow Juniper. Magnolia grandiflora St. Mary's Southern Magnolia 40/25 ● ● Small and narrow. Large glossy leaves and fragrant flowers. Pinus nigra Austrian Black Pine 40/20 ● ● ● Massive and dark. Susceptible to the Pine Shoot Moth. Pinus sylvestris Scotch Pine 50/25 ● ● The world's most common Pine. Orange to red-tinged bark. Pinus thunbergiana Japanese Black Pine 40/25 ● ● Graceful, informal shape. Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir 80+/25 ● ● ● Our most common native tree. It can grow rapidly to heights over 100'. Sequoia sempervirens Coast Redwood 100+/40 ● ● ● Requires moist soil in a large grove area; not for use as a solitary tree. Evergreen Trees Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 27 of 29 Height/Width (in ft)** Deciduous Evergreen Dry Soils Moist Soils Very Wet Soils Sun Partial Sun * Consult a wetland professional before planting or disturbing vegetation in a wetland. ** Approximate size in 20 years. Actual size will vary. Sequoiadendron gigantea Giant Sequoia 100+/45 ● With ample room, this tree will form a giant cone pyramid. Thuja plicata Western Red Cedar 80+/25 ● ● The largest member of the Cypress family. Great for screening; grows 80- 200 feet in height and retains its lower branches. Prefers moist soils. Tsuga heterophylla Western Hemlock 60+/20 ● ● ● This native is harder to use than Douglas Fir or Western Red Cedar. Intolerant of full sun. Tsuga mertensiana Mountain Hemlock 30/18 ● ● ● ● Slow-growing and narrow. Prefers sun. Umbellularia californica Bay Laurel 30/25 ● ● ● Native to Oregon and California. Leaves from this tree are used in cooking. Evergreen Trees Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 28 of 29 ATTACHMENT 6 - ASSUMPTIONS & LIMITING CONDITIONS 1. A field examination of the site was made for this report (date referenced in report). Reasonable care has been taken to obtain information from reliable sources, however, the certified/consulting arborist cannot guarantee the accuracy or validity of information provided by any outside sources. 2. Information provided in this report covers only tree’s that were indicated for examination in the assignment and reflects the apparent condition of those tree(s) at the time of inspection. This inspection is limited to a visual method of the trees in question, excluding any core sampling, probing, dissection, aerial inspection, or excavation unless noted in writing and is contingent upon the appropriate fee for such services having been authorized in writing. There is no guarantee nor warranty, expressed or implied that any problems with any trees may not arise in the future. 3. All drawings, sketches, and photographs submitted with this report, are intended as visual aids only, and are not exact to scale. They should not be construed as engineering or architectural report or surveys unless noted and specified. 4. The certified/consulting arborist is not required to give any testimony or to attend meetings or dispute resolution proceedings relating this report unless subsequent contractual arrangements and fee agreements are made. 5. Any alterations made to this report automatically invalidates this report. 6.This document is protected by copy right laws©. Unless otherwise required by law, possession of this report or a copy of this report does not imply a right of publication or use for any purpose by anyone other than the person for whom it was created without prior expressed written permission and verbal consent of the certified/consulting arborist. 7. The report and values/opinions expressed, represent the work of the certified/consulting arborist, and the arborist’s fees are in no way contingent upon the reporting of any specified values, stipulated results, or occurrence of a subsequent event. Billing Short-Plat Tree Protection Plan, Renton, WA By, A.B.C. Consulting Arborists LLC September 12, 2023 Page 29 of 29 ATTACHMENT 7 - REFERENCES 1. Matheny, Nelda P. and Clark, James R. Evaluation of Hazard Trees. 2nd ed. Savoy: The International Society of Arboriculture Press, 1994. 2. Matheny, Nelda P. and Clark, James R. Trees & Development, A Technical Guide to Preservation of Trees During Land Development. Savoy: The International Society of Arboriculture Press, 1998. 3. Mattheck, Claus and Breloer, Helge. The Body Language of Trees, A Handbook for Failure Analysis. London: HMSO, 1994. 4. Pacific Northwest Chapter-ISA. Tree Risk Assessment in Urban Areas and the Urban/Rural Interface. Course Manual. Release 1.5. 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