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Home My WebLink AboutD_Clover Creek Tree Removal CAR_180918.pdf H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PROJECTS\LUA Temporary Intake Folder\Durr CAE\Critical Areas Exemption Short Form.docx CRITICAL AREAS EXEMPTION (FOR SEPA EXEMPT ACTIVITIES) Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 Applicant Name Ray Durr Project Name Clover Creek Tree Removal Phone Number 425-283-3040 Parcel Number 164451UINT Project Address Tract South of 1319 N 28th ST Brief Description of Project The applicant proposes to remove one (23 caliper inch) Big Leaf maple, which is identified as dangerous and in poor condition by City Arborist, Terry Flatley. The applicant is also proposing to prune large sprout from another Big leaf maple based on Terry Flatley’s recommendations (see Exhibit Type of Critical Area Kennydale Creek buffer Work Occurs in Critical Area Work Occurs in Buffer PURPOSE: Exempt activities provided with a letter of exemption from the Development Services Administrator may intrude into a critical area or required buffer (Subject to any conditions or requirements provided by the Administrator). APPLICABILITY OF EXEMPTIONS: The following is a general list of activities that may be exempt from the critical areas regulations. More specific descriptions of the activities are contained in the Critical Areas Regulations. Some of the listed activities may not be exempt in certain critical areas. The Planning Division will evaluate you request according to the City of Renton Critical Areas Regulations in RMC 4 -3- 050C, J, L, and N. I AM REQUESTING A CRITICAL AREAS EXEMPTION FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: Conservation, Enhancement, and Related Activities:  Conservation or preservation of soil, water, vegetation, fish, and other wildlife  Enhancement activities as defined in chapter 4-11 RMC Di  Any critical area, buffer restoration, or other mitigation activities that have been approved by the City Research and Site Investigation:  Nondestructive education and research  Site investigative work necessary for land use application submittals such as surveys, soil logs, etc. Agricultural, Harvesting, and Vegetation Management:  Harvesting wild foods 1 and 2). DocuSign Envelope ID: 85E029BE-E2D4-4501-9471-867EEEB97553 H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PROJECTS\LUA Temporary Intake Folder\Durr CAE\Critical Areas Exemption Short Form.docx  Existing/Ongoing agricultural activities 1  Removal of dead, terminally diseased, damaged, or dangerous ground cover or hazardous trees which have been certified as such by a forester, registered landscape architect, or certified arborist Surface Water Alteration:  New surface water discharges provided the discharge meets the requirements of the Storm and Surface Water Drainage Regulations 1 2 3  New or modified regional storm water facilities 1 2 3  Flood hazard reduction 1 3 4 6 Roads, Parks, Public and Private Utilities:  Relocation of Existing Utilities out of Critical Area and Buffer  Maintenance, operation, and repair of existing parks, trails, roads, facilities, and utilities 1 2  Installation, construction, replacement, or operation of utilities, traffic control, and walkways within existing improved right-if-way or easement 1 2  Modification of existing utilities and streets by 10% or less 1 2 5  Management and essential tree removal for public or private utilities, roads and public parks 1 Wetland Disturbance, Modification, and Removal:  Any activity in small Category 3 wetlands 1 2 3 4 5  Temporary disturbances of a wetland due to construction activities that do not include permanent filling 1 2 3 5 Maintenance and Construction for Existing Uses and Facilities:  Remodeling, replacing, or removing existing structures 1 2  Normal and routine maintenance and repair of any existing public or private uses and facilities where no alteration of the critical area and required buffer or additional fill materials will be placed 1 2  Construction activity connected with an existing single family residence or garage, provided that no portion of the new work occurs closer to the critical area or required buffers than the existing structure and/or the developed area of the site 1 2  Existing activities which have not been changed, expanded or altered provided they comply with the applicable requirements of chapter 4-10 RMC 1 Emergency Activities:  Removal of trees or ground cover by a City department, agency, public, or private utility in an emergency situation  Public interest emergency use, storage, and handling of hazardous materials by governmental organizations in an Aquifer Protection Area ADDITIONAL PERMITS: Additional permits from other agencies may be required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain these other approvals. Information regarding these other requirements may be found at http://apps.ecy.wa.gov/opas/ DocuSign Envelope ID: 85E029BE-E2D4-4501-9471-867EEEB97553 H:\CED\Planning\Current Planning\PROJECTS\LUA Temporary Intake Folder\Durr CAE\Critical Areas Exemption Short Form.docx For City Use Only Exemption Granted Exemption Denied Jennifer T. Henning, Planning Director Planning Division Date Conditions of Approval: 1. The hazardous tree shall be retained as large woody debris within the stream buffer, where feasible. iExemption does not apply in Aquifer Protection Areas 2Exemption does not apply in Flood Hazard Areas 3Exemption does not apply in Geologic Hazard Areas 4Exemption does not apply in Habitat Conservation Areas 5Exemption does not apply in Streams and Lakes: Class 2 to 4 6Exemption does not apply in Wetlands DocuSign Envelope ID: 85E029BE-E2D4-4501-9471-867EEEB97553 9/18/2018 | 1:12 PM PDT H:\Ztree\1 UFNR\Forestry\Tree Forms\Tree Response Forms\Tree Request Response Form.xls Tree Request Response Form Name Of Caller or Property Telephone/Email: Site Address: The City of Renton received a tree work request for your property. Please forward to the property owner. The trees at this location have been inspected and the Property Owner will perform the following work. For further information please contact the Urban Forestry Program at 425-430-6698. Description Of Work To Be Performed: Pruning: Removal: Tree Planting: Other Work: Comments: Work To Be Performed:When In Area Immediately: Other Schedule: Trees Located In The Public Right-of-way: Tree pruning shall be performed by a qualified ISA Certified Arborist, in accordance with ANSI Standards, and in accordance with ISA Best Management Practices. A permit is required when property owners perform tree pruning to street trees. Topping is prohibited. A permit is required. Property owners may be required to plant a replacement tree after removal. Tree planting shall be by permit only. For more information about the Urban Forestry Program please visit the City of Renton website at http://www.rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=16702. Date Request Received EXHIBIT 1DocuSign Envelope ID: 85E029BE-E2D4-4501-9471-867EEEB97553 PID 164451UINT- Clover Creek HOA July 20, 2018 1. Big leaf maple stump cut at 10 feet. 6-8”diameter sprouts are poorly attached to stump. The sprouts have failed over adjacent property. Please remove sprouts by September 6, 2018. 2. Big leaf maple, 23 inches diameter in poor condition. Prior large stem failure due to structural defects. Please remove tree by September 6, 2018. EXHIBIT 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 85E029BE-E2D4-4501-9471-867EEEB97553