HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ_Tree Replacement JustificationTree Replacement Justification
Lot Description:
· Attached a lot description for 6717 SE 4th St, Renton, WA, 98059.
Issue:
The current Red Mape tree was planted by the developer over existing utility service, and the
tree has become unhealthy and is an AT-RISK tree. It needs to be removed before it causes
property damage.
A new tree cannot be planned in the same location for two reasons. First, the location is
over all subdivision power and gas utility lines. Second, because the existing stump cannot
be ground completely due to the danger of hitting a utility line during griding.
The lot is too small to plant large trees, or more than one tree without eliminating usable
yard space for a garden.
Cause:
The City of Renton allowed the builder to build on a lot that was too small to meet the
current city tree requirements of 3 trees per lot.
Proposal:
There is just enough room to plant one small to medium size tree on the west side of the
front yard. The proposed tree would be a dogwood or cherry tree. See the attached lot
description.
There is no suitable location to plant other trees on the property as this would eliminate our
only useful garden area, or would be unacceptably close to property lines.