HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport 01CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
Date: April 13, 2017
To: City Clerk's Office
From: Jenny Cisneros
Subject: Land Use File Closeout
Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City
Clerk's Office
Project Name: SE May Valley Road Routine Vegetation Management
LUA (file) Number: LUA-17-000026, RVMP
Cross-References:
AKA's:
Project Manager: Angelea Weihs
Acceptance Date: Janaury 20, 2017
Applicant: Elias Wolde
Owner: Elias Wolde
Contac::t: Elias Walde
PID Number: 3424059110
ERC Determination: Date:
Appeal Period Ends:
Administrative Dec::ision: Approved with Conditions Date: January 27, 2017
Appeal Period Ends: February 10 2017
Public Hearing Date:
Date Appealed to HEX:
By Whom:
HEX Dec::ision: Date:
Appeal Period Ends:
Date Appealed to Counc::iI:
By Whom:
Counc::iI Dec::ision: Date:
Mylar Recording Number:
Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval of a Routine Vegetation Management
Permit to mitigate for 11 trees removed without a permit (Code Violation Case CODE16-000663).
The property is located at 13701 SE May Valley Road (parcel number 3424059113) and is
approximately 21,545 square feet in size within the Residentlal-1 (R-1) zone. The site lies within a
Landslide Hazard Area and Special Flood Hazard Area, with a FEMA Floodway Zone mapped on the
property.
Location: 13703 SE May Valley Road
Comments:
ERC Determination Types: DNS -Determination of Non-Significance; DNS-M -Determination of
Non-Significance-Mitigated; DS -Determination of Significance.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVElOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
ROUTINE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PERMIT
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT MANAGER:
OWNER:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
January 27, 2017
LUA17-000026, RVMP
SE May Valley Road Routine Vegetation Management Permit
Mona Davis, Senior Planner
Elias Wolde
11400 Military Rd S, #112
Seattle, WA 98168
Elias Wolde
11400 Military Rd S, #112
Seattle, WA 98168
13701 SE MAY VALLEY RD
The applicant is requesting approval of a Routine Vegetation
Management Permit to mitigate for 11 trees removed without a permit
(Code Violation Case CODE16-000663). The property is located at
13701 SE May Valley Road (parcel number 3424059113) and is
approximately 21,545 square feet in size within the Residential-1 (R-1)
zone. The site lies within a Landslide Hazard Area and Special Flood
Hazard Area, with a FEMA Floodway Zone mapped on the property. No
disturbance or impacts are proposed in these areas (Exhibit 1), There is
an existing structure on site, which is proposed to be removed as part
of a new single-family home development on this lot. The City's
arborist, Terry Flatley, inspected the property on October 28, 2016 and
noted the significant trees removed without a permit consisted of
Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, and a Big Leaf Maple, mostly along
the western property line and area fronting SE May Valley Road (Exhibit
2). The applicant's arborist, Favero Greenforest, ISA Certified Arborist,
prepared a replanting plan dated January 16, 2017 (Exhibit 3) proposing
31 replacement trees consisting of Western Red Cedar, Western
Hemlock, Douglas Fir, Columnar Maple, and Specimen Maple to be
replanted along both sides of the property and within the front yard
abutting SE Maple Valley Road. All proposed trees meet the minimum
size requirements outlined in the City's Landscaping Regulations (RMC
4-4-070). There will be no disturbance to the critical areas mapped on
site. The decision and approval of the Routine Vegetation
Management Permit resolves code case number CODE16-000663.
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City of Renton Department of Community & Econ eve/opment Routine Vegetation Management Permit
SE May Valley Road Routine Vegetation Management Permit
EXPIRATION DATE: January 27, 2018
GENERAL REVIEW CRITERIA 4-4-130H5:
YES 1.
YES 2.
YES 3.
YES 4.
YES 5.
YES 6.
YES 7.
The land dearing 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
screening and buffering between land uses of differing intensity and consistent with
applicable landscaping and setback provisions of the Renton Municipal Code.
Land clearing and tree removal shall be conducted in a way so as to expose the
smallest practical area of soil to erosion for the least possible time, consistent with
an approved build-out schedule and including any necessary erosion control
measures.
Land dearing and tree removal shall be consistent with subsection 02 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, insect or pest infestation, disease, 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 maximize 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 SE May Valley Road Routine Vegetation Management Permit Routine Vegetation
Management Permit is Approved with Conditions*.
'CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1) Replanting must comply with the Landscape Plan and Restoration Plan/Report prepared by Favero
Greenforest, Greenforest Incorporated, dated January 16, 2017.
2) Replanting must occur prior to final inspection of the new single-family home being processed
concurrently under building permit 816006670 or no later than May 1, 2017. Please contact Mona
Davis, Project Planner (mdavis@rentonwa.gov) to schedule an inspection once the plantings have
been installed.
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
~~~ ~, Planning Director
January 27, 2017
Date
WA17-000026, RVMP,
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City of Renton Deportment of Community & fcon )evelapment Routine Vegetation Management Permit
SE May Vallev Road Routine Vegetation Management Permit
Appeals of permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 2017.
together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton,
WA 98057. Appeals 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 discoverable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation
of fact. After review of the reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to
amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person
wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal time frame.
Expiration: The Routine Vegetation Management Permit shall be valid for one year from the date of
issuance. An extension may be granted by the Planning Division for a period of one year upon
application by the property owner or manager. Application for such an extension must be made at
least thirty (30) days in advance of the expiration of the original permit and shall include a statement
of justification for the extension.
LUA17-000026, RVMP,
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EXHIBIT 2
® Greenforest Incorporated
TO: Elias Yirga
REFERENCE: RE: Landscape Restoration Plan
SITE ADDRESS: 13703 SE May Valley Road, Renton WA 98059
DATE: January 16, 2017
PREPARED BY: Favero Greenforest, ISA Certified Arborist # PN -0143A
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified • ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #379
You contacted me and contracted my services as a consulting arborist. Recent tree
clearing at the referenced site was performed in violation of municipal code. This report
establishes replacement tree species and quantities to satisfy municipal replanting
requirements.
I met with you on site last week. We discussed your preferences for the types and
locations of replacement trees. The attached planting plan provides specifications for
the planting of 31 native and ornamental trees, and includes both evergreen and
deciduous species.
The most important objective for tree planting is privacy, and several native evergreens
are proposed along the east and west parcel boundaries. A specimen shade tree is to be
located in the center of the front garden, between the house and the street, and smaller
columnar trees are proposed along the east side of the residence, where space is most
limited.
The following table summarizes the 31 replacement trees by common name,
abbreviation (see attached plan), species (Latin binomial), quantity, minimum size and
diameter inches.
4547 South Lucile Street, Seattle, WA 98118 Tel. 206-723-0656
EXHIBIT 3
Elias Virga
RE: Landscape Restoration Plan, 13703 SE May Valley Road, Renton WA 98059
January 16, 2017
Page 2 of 4
Replacement Trees
Tree Common Name Abb. Tree Species Qty. Min. Size
Western red-cedar C Thuja plicata 15 6'
Western hemlock WH Tsuga heterophylla 4 6'
Douglas-fir DFI Pseudotsuga menzeisii 8 6'
Columnar maple CMP Acer rubrum 'Bowhalf' 3 2"
Specimen maple SMP Acer rubrum 'October Glory~ ar 1 2" Acer rubrum 'Autumn Blaze'
Total Diameter Inches
Replacement trees must meet the followLng minimum requirements:
• Two-inch (2") caliper for deciduous species, and at least 6 feet tall for evergreens
(conifers).
• Single, straight trunk, without defect or deformity.
• Even branch distribution around and along the trunk's axis, with a minimum 90%
live crown ratio (percent of trunk with foliage-bearing branches) for evergreens,
and 50% for deciduous species.
• Foliage (if present) that is normal in color, size and density; and
• Shoot growth/buds evident of good tree vitality.
Planting and Maintenance Specifications
Tree planting shall comply with ANSI A-300 Part 6:Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant
Maintenance -Standard Practice (Transplanting). And shall follow ISAs Best
Management Practices -Tree Planting (2005).
Rootballs shall be set on undisturbed or packed soil to prevent sinking, and the
rootcrowns shall be exposed prior to planting and set level with finished grade. All
wires, cords and burlap shall be removed at planting. Soil shall be mulched to a
diameter of twice the canopy width.
If trees require staking for support, all ties, wires and stakes shall be removed upon 1
year from date of planting.
Attachments:
1. Certification of Performance
2. Landscape Tree Planting Plan
Greenfarest @ Registered Consulting Arborist
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RE: Landscape Restoration Plan, 13703 SE May Valley Road, Renton WA 98059
January 16, 2017
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Certification of Performance
I, Favero Greenforest, certify that:
• I have personally inspected the trees and the property referred to in this report
and have stated my findings accurately.
• I have no current or prospective interest in the vegetation or the property that is
the subject of this report and have no personal interest or bias with respect to
the parties involved.
• The analysis, opinion, and conclusions stated herein are my own and are based
on current scientific procedures and facts.
• My analysis, opinion, and conclusions were developed and this report has been
prepared according to commonly accepted arboricultural practices.
• No one provided significant professional assistance to me, except as indicated
within the report.
• My compensation is not contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined
conclusion that favors the cause of the client of any other party nor upon the
results of the assessment, the attainment of stipulated results, or the occurrence
of any subsequent events.
I further certify that I am a member in good standing of International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA), and the ISA PNW Chapter, I am an ISA Certified Arborist (#PN-
0143A) and am Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, and am a Registered Consulting
Arborist· (#379) with American Society of Consulting Arborists. I have worked as an
independent consulting arborist since 1989.
Signed:
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By Favero Greenforest, M. S.
Digitally Signed by Favero Greenforest
Favero Greenforest DN:cn:FaveroGreenfor •• to,oU,
email=greenforestinc@mindspring.com.c=US
Date: December 16, 2017
Date: 2017.01.16 lS:15:33 -oS'OO'
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