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Home My WebLink AboutD_Fredericks Place Critical Areas Exemption Decision and Attachments_201028DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM CRITICAL AREAS REGULATIONS EVALUATION FORM & DECISION DATE: October 28, 2020 PROJECT NUMBER: LUA20-000259, CAR PROJECT NAME: Fredericks Place Dangerous Tree Removal Critical Areas Exemption PROJECT MANAGER: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner OWNER: Fredericks Place Homeowner’s Association / 716 West Meeker Street, Suite 101, Kent, WA 98032. APPLICANT/CONTACT: Suzanne Cameron / Around The Clock, Inc. / 716 West Meeker Street, Suite 101, Kent, WA 98032 PROJECT LOCATION: 264140TRCT (West of 10359 SE 187th PL) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Critical Areas Exemption to reduce one 19 inch (19”) caliper Red Alder within Fredericks Place Plat, Tract “D” (Attachment C), directly to the west of 10359 SE 187th PL (Parcel Identification Number 264140TRCT). The applicant provided an Arborist Report, prepared by Davey Resource Group, Inc (dated October 2020; Attachment A), with the project application, which was later reviewed by the City's Arborist, Ian Gray. The Arborist Report concludes that the tree is hazardous due to poor health, crown dieback, and a 20 degree lean towards the nearby home located at 10359 SE 187th PL (APN 2641400420). The applicant proposes to reduce the tree to a wildlife snag in order to mitigate any potential risk that the tree poses to the nearby home. City Arborist, Ian Gray, concurs with the Arborist Report’s assement, provided that the tree is reduced to a 20-foot wildlife snag (Attachment B). The Arborist Report does not identify the height of the proposed habitat snag; therefore, staff recommend as a condition of approval that the Red Alder tree be reduced to a habitat snag no less that 20 feet (20’) in height. In addition, the tree debris shall be retained within the critical area tract (Fredericks Place Tract “D”), where feasible. CRITICAL AREA: Panther Creek, Type Ns Stream EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION: Renton Municipal Code, Section 4-3-050C.3.c.iii. Dangerous Trees: Removal of non-native invasive ground cover or weeds listed by King County Noxious Weed Board or other government agency or dangerous trees, as defined in DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Critical Areas Regulations Fredericks Place Dangerous Tree Removal Critical Areas Exemption LUA20-000259 DATE OF PERMIT: October 28, 2020 Page 2 of 3 Chapter 4-11 RMC which have been approved by the City and certified dangerous by a licensed landscape architect, or certified arborist, selection of whom to be approved by the City based on the type of information required. Limited to cutting of dangerous trees; such hazardous trees shall be retained as large woody debris in critical areas and/or associated buffers, where feasible. FINDINGS: The proposed development is consistent with the following findings pursuant to RMC section 4-3-050.C.2.d: i. The activity is not prohibited by this or any other provision of the Renton Municipal Code or State or Federal law or regulation; ii. The activity will be conducted using best management practices as specified by industry standards or applicable Federal agencies or scientific principles; iii. Impacts are minimized and, where applicable, disturbed areas are immediately restored; iv. Where water body or buffer disturbance has occurred in accordance with an exemption during construction or other activities, revegetation with native vegetation shall be required; v. If a hazardous material, activity, and/or facility that is exempt pursuant to this Section has a significant or substantial potential to degrade groundwater quality, then the Administrator may require compliance with the Wellhead Protection Area requirements of this Section otherwise relevant to that hazardous material, activity, and/or facility. Such determinations will be based upon site and/or chemical-specific data. DECISION: An exemption from the critical areas regulations is approved and is subject to the following condition: 1.The Red Alder tree shall be reduced to a habitat snag no less that 20 feet (20’) in height. In addition, the tree debris shall be retained within the critical area tract (Fredericks Place Tract “D”), where feasible. DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION: SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________ ________________ Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Date DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 10/28/2020 | 2:16 PM PDT City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Critical Areas Regulations Fredericks Place Dangerous Tree Removal Critical Areas Exemption LUA20-000259 DATE OF PERMIT: October 28, 2020 Page 3 of 3 The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the decision date. APPEALS: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on November 12, 2020. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11- 680). Due to Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 (“Stay Home, Stay Healthy”), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. If the situation changes such that the City Clerk’s Office is open when you file your appeal, you have the option of filing the appeal in person. 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: Five (5) years from the date of decision (date signed). Attachments: A) Arborist Report, B) City Correspondence and C) Fredericks Place Plat Map DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 ATTACHMENT A PLANNING DIVISION AWEIHS 10/23/2020 RECEIVED DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 From: Ian Gray Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 7:44 AM To: Angelea Weihs Subject: RE: Permit Needed to Remove Tree Hi Angelea, I have reviewed the arborist report and find it to be thorough. On the basis of the report I don’t feel a site visit is required and as the tree in in decline I have no objections to the proposed removal and leaving the trunk as a 20’ foot wildlife snag. Best, Ian Gray Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager Phone: 425-430-6601 Email: IGray@RentonWA.gov From: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 5:34 PM To: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: FW: Permit Needed to Remove Tree Hey Ian, I have an application in for an emergency hazardous tree. See the attached arborist report. Based on previous correspondence, it is implied that you have discussed the tree with the property owner, or looked at the tree. Do you have any concerns with the arborist report? It does appear to be leaning based on the photo. Thank you, Angelea Weihs Associate Planner, City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7312 From: Suzanne Cameron <suzanne@aroundtheclockinc.com> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 5:29 PM ATTACHMENT B DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 To: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Permit Needed to Remove Tree Hello Angelea, Attached is the notarized Permit Application along with each separate attachment as required in your previous email below. Please confirm permit cost and best way to pay and secure the permit ASAP because the subject tree is leaning over the top of an owner’s home and is a serious hazard, especially during a wind storm. Thank you for your assistance. Suzanne Cameron, MPM RMP President / Designated Broker Around The Clock, Inc. CRMC "a Certified Residential Management Company" 716 West Meeker Street, Suite 101 Kent, WA 98032 Office: 253.852.3000 x 106 Fax: 253. 852.1417 www.aroundtheclockinc.com Take Our Survey Due to COVID-19 pandemic and Washingon State requirements, our office is closed to the public. To comply with social distancing standards we are working remotely as much as possible. The best form of communication currently is email. Office voice mail will be checked periodically. We are committed to providing vital services while taking precaitions to keep our clientele and staff healthy. From: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 4:27 PM To: Suzanne Cameron <suzanne@aroundtheclockinc.com> Subject: RE: Permit Needed to Remove Tree Hello Suzanne, CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 See the attached master application form, which needs to be completed, notarized and signed by the property owner or authorized representative. Each submittal item needs to be its own separate pdf, which you can provide to me by email. Once you provide me the master app and individual pdfs, I can provide you an invoice for payment. Let me know if you have any questions, Angelea Weihs Associate Planner, City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7312 From: Planning Customer Service <PlanningCustomerService@rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 4:16 PM To: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: FW: Permit Needed to Remove Tree Angelea, Please respond to Suzanne. This one has been assigned to you. Thanks, Clark H. Close Interim Current Planning Manager City of Renton 425-430-7289 From: Suzanne Cameron <suzanne@aroundtheclockinc.com> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:54 PM To: Planning Customer Service <PlanningCustomerService@rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Permit Needed to Remove Tree Planning Customer Service: Please review the attachment request for a permit to remove a hazardous tree from a protective land track owned by Frederick’s Place Homeowners Association. Let me know if any other documents or information is required to get the permit. Thank you. CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 Suzanne Cameron, MPM RMP President / Designated Broker Around The Clock, Inc. CRMC "a Certified Residential Management Company" 716 West Meeker Street, Suite 101 Kent, WA 98032 Office: 253.852.3000 x 106 Fax: 253. 852.1417 www.aroundtheclockinc.com Take Our Survey Due to COVID-19 pandemic and Washingon State requirements, our office is closed to the public. To comply with social distancing standards we are working remotely as much as possible. The best form of communication currently is email. Office voice mail will be checked periodically. We are committed to providing vital services while taking precaitions to keep our clientele and staff healthy. From: Planning Customer Service <PlanningCustomerService@rentonwa.gov> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:18 AM To: Suzanne Cameron <suzanne@aroundtheclockinc.com> Cc: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Permit Needed to Remove Tree Hello, Suzanne – Based on your description and the pictures sent in a separate email, it appears the tree is dangerous. As Ian stated in his email sent on July 29, 2020, an arborist report and permit (application attached) are necessary but the actions would be “Limited to cutting of dangerous trees; such hazardous trees shall be retained as large woody debris in critical areas and/or associated buffers, where feasible” pursuant to RMC 4-3-050.C.3.c.iii and Condition #8. When you’re ready to submit an arborist’s report and the completed application please email them to cclose@rentonwa.gov and cc iigray@rentonwa.gov. Thank you, PLANNING CUSTOMER SERVICE City of Renton | CED Department | Planning Division 1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7294 | PlanningCustomerService@rentonwa.gov DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 COVID-19 UPDATE: City Hall is currently closed to the public but we are still available to assist you. •Pay Invoice and Apply for Over-the-Counter Permit: Permitting Portal •Schedule an Inspection: Permitting Portal -OR- Building: 425-430-7202; Civil/Site: 425-430-7203 •Contact Staff: Building or General Permitting: permittech@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7200 Planning: planningcustomerservice@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7294 Public Works Permitting: pwpermitting@rentonwa.gov or 206-402-8626 Code Compliance: Renton Responds or 425-430-7373. From: Suzanne Cameron <suzanne@aroundtheclockinc.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 1:12 PM To: Planning Customer Service <PlanningCustomerService@rentonwa.gov> Subject: Permit Needed to Remove Tree Hello, Ian Gray with City of Renton Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager referred an owner in Frederick’s Place Homeowners Association to your department. The owner of lot 42, Laurie Mitchell, contacted him about a diseased tree leaning over their home in the native growth protection easement located next to their back fence. The owner mistakenly thought the tree was owned by the City of Renton and Ian pointed out to her that the tree is owned by her homeowners association. The owner then emailed me, the Association Manager, asking for the tree removal and I notified the Association’s Board of Directors. The Association has determined the leaning tree is diseased and a hazard to the safety of the homeowners based on the opinion of a neighbor’s arborist and the owner of a tree service. They have secured and approved a bid to reduce the tree to a 20 foot snag to avoid the tree falling on the home. Attached is a plat map highlighting the lot and location of the leaning tree, a copy of the email correspondence between Laurie Mitchell, lot owner and Ian Gray, City of Renton and the bid from Top Cut Tree Services, a licensed and bonded company. I will forward pictures the owner took separately. While the tree appears to be around 40 feet tall, it does not appear to be greater than 30 inches in diameter at chest height. Please advise us on whether a permit is required to alter the tree, and if it is needed, how we obtain a permit and the timeline? The contractor is available next Wednesday, October 21st to reduce the size of the hazardous tree. Otherwise, his schedule is several more weeks out. Given the change of weather and high winds we have been experiencing, we are concerned about the safety of the homeowners. Thank you for your assistance. Suzanne Cameron, MPM RMP President / Designated Broker Around The Clock, Inc. CRMC "a Certified Residential Management Company" 716 West Meeker Street, Suite 101 Kent, WA 98032 CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 Office: 253.852.3000 x 106 Fax: 253. 852.1417 www.aroundtheclockinc.com Take Our Survey Due to COVID-19 pandemic and Washingon State requirements, our office is closed to the public. To comply with social distancing standards we are working remotely as much as possible. The best form of communication currently is email. Office voice mail will be checked periodically. We are committed to providing vital services while taking precaitions to keep our clientele and staff healthy. DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 ATTACHMENT C PLANNING DIVISION AWEIHS 10/23/2020 RECEIVED DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9 DocuSign Envelope ID: B6DB73A5-1EAB-4158-B85C-757FA9E2FCD9