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Home My WebLink AboutD_Shoreline_Exemption_Springbrook Trail Fallen Tree RemovalDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT DATE: February 4, 2021 PROJECT NUMBER: LUA21-000027, SME PROJECT NAME: Springbrook Trail Fallen Tree Removal Shoreline Exemption PROJECT MANAGER: Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner PROPERTY OWNER: City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 APPLICANT/CONTACT: Ian Gray, Community Services, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, 5th Floor, Renton, WA 98057 PROJECT LOCATION: Southwest corner of Oakesdale Ave SW and SW 7th ST PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Renton, Community Services, is requesting a Shoreline Exemption to remove a fallen tree from Black River, located on the southwest corner of Oakesdale Ave SW and SW 7th ST (Parcel number 2423049098). The tree is located next to the Springbrook Trail just upstream on the Black River, near the SW 7th St bridge. The proposed work includes removing the tree out of the river to prevent future snags from impeding water flow. The lifted root ball of the fallen tree undermined the trail surface by approximately a foot and a half. In order to repair the trail surface, the applicant proposes to first saw cut the blacktop. The trail bank revetment will then be reinforced before backfilling, compacting and resurfacing with new blacktop. A brief trail closure is proposed while the work is completed. The applicant proposes to redirect trail users onto the sidewalk between SW 7th and S Grady along Oakesdale while the repair is completed. The fallen tree removal and trial repair is located in the High Industrial (IH) Zone and is within the Black River/Springbrook Creek Shoreline Jurisdiction, Reach A (BRSC-A). The Black River is a Shoreline of the State and a Type S stream. High seismic hazards and flood hazard areas (100 year flood) are mapped on the project site. No grading is proposed beyond what is necessary to restore the trail to its pre-existing condition. SEC-TWN-R: NE-24-23-4 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: POR N 1/2 24-23-4 DAF - BEG N 1/4 COR SD SEC 24 TH S 00-55-30 W ALG N/S C/L SD SEC 24 159.12 FT TAP ON SLY LN TR REC 7301180480 TH S 89-04-30 E ALG SD SLY LN 439 FT TH S 00-55-30 W 300 FT TAP ON NLY MGN PCL OWNED BY METRO & TPOB TH ALG SD N MGN N 89-04-30 W 238.60 FT TH N 73-04-46 W 46.48 FT TO POC CTR WCH BRS N 16-55-12 E 431.53 FT TH NLY ALG SD CRV 425.13 FT TO PT ON N LN OF BNRR PROP TH S 73-04-46 E ALG SD NLY BNDRY 495.13 FT TO POC CTR BRS S 16-55-14 W 500 FT TH SELY ALG SD CRV 536.69 FT TH CONTG ALG SD ELY BNDRY S 11-34-46 E 1351.65 FT TO SLY LN FORMER BN RR PROP TH S77-25-43 W ALG SD SLY LN 118.05 FT TH N 18-39-08 W 100.57 FT TH N 77-25-43 E 20.43 FT TH (King County Assessor) DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Springbrook Trail Fallen Tree Removal Shoreline Exemption Administrative Report & Decision LUA21-000027, SME Report of February 4, 2021 Page 2 of 3 D_Shoreline_Exemption_Springbrook Trail Fallen Tree Removal N 12-48-36 W TH N 12-48-36 W 64.02 FT TH N 11-34-46 W 29.75 FT TH S 78-25-14 W 30.73 FT TH N 18-39-08 W 318.94 FT TAP ON WLY LN SD BNRR PROP TH N 11-34-46 W 783.48 FT TH S 78-25-14 W 10 FT TH N 11-34-46 W 311.39 FT TO POC CTR WCH BRS S 78-25-14 W 9.15 FT TH NWLY ALG SD CRV 12.67 FT TO TPOB LESS POR IF ANY IN PLAT OF WASH TECHNICAL CTR WATER BODY/REACHES: Black River/Springbrook Creek Reach A EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION: An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit is hereby Approved on the proposed project in accordance with RMC 4-9-190C ‘Exemption from Permit System’ and for the following reasons: Per RMC 4-9-190C, normal maintenance or repair of existing structures or developments, including damage by accident, fire or elements, shall not be considered substantial developments for the purpose of the Shoreline Master Program and are exempt from obtaining a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SSDP). The project constitutes as a normal maintenance or repair of existing development (Trail), which was damaged by the tree fall. In addition, removal of the tree out of the river is necessary to prevent future snags from impeding water flow. The proposed development is: Consistent with the Shoreline Management Act. Not Applicable to the guidelines of the Department of Ecology where no Master Program has been finally approved or adapted by the Department. Consistent with the City of Renton Shoreline Master Program. SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION: ___________________________________________________ __________________________ Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Date 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. APPEAL: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on February 18, 2021. 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D 2/4/2021 | 4:36 PM PST City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Springbrook Trail Fallen Tree Removal Shoreline Exemption Administrative Report & Decision LUA21-000027, SME Report of February 4, 2021 Page 3 of 3 D_Shoreline_Exemption_Springbrook Trail Fallen Tree Removal 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. EXPIRATION: Two (2) years from the date of decision (date signed). Attachment(s): A) Site Plan, B) Staff Correspondence and Project Description, and C) Site and Tree Photos DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D Tree Location ATTACHMENT A DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D From: Ian Gray Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 8:25 AM To: Angelea Weihs Subject: RE: Fallen tree and undermined trail Attachments: Annotation.png; S'brook1.jpg; S'brook2.jpg; S'brook3.jpg Hi Angelea, Public Works will be coming out to see if they can help us next week – I’m hoping to do it in-house if possible. I don’t have a work date scheduled as of yet. The Parcel Number is 2423049098. The tree is located next to the Springbrook Trail just upstream on the Black River near the SW 7th St bridge to the waste water treatment facility off Oakesdale. The work would likely involve fishing the tree out of the river so it doesn’t create a future snag and impede the flow. Because the trail is undermined by approximately a foot and a half the black top will first need to be saw cut. The trail bank revetment will need to then be reinforced before backfilling, compacting and resurfacing with new blacktop. A brief trail closure will be needed while the work is done, but trail users can simply be redirected onto the sidewalk between SW 7th and S Grady along Oakesdale. Overhead is attached along with a few photos. Thanks for your help! Best, Ian Gray Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager Phone: 425-430-6601 Email: IGray@RentonWA.gov From: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 4:03 PM To: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: FW: Fallen tree and undermined trail Hello Ian, I’ve been assigned this project. I can put it on high priority. Can you provide a parcel number and an aerial photo showing the location of the fallen tree? Also, can you provide a very brief description of your proposed plan? Management is out of the office tomorrow, but I should be able to get the decision out to year Monday or Tuesday of next week after I get that additional information. ATTACHMENT B DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D Thank you, Angelea Weihs Associate Planner, City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 (425) 430-7312 From: Paul Hintz <PHintz@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 3:49 PM To: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Fallen tree and undermined trail Angelea, Can you help Ian with this exemption? PAUL HINTZ, Senior Planner City of Renton | CED | Long Range Planning From: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 11:51 AM To: Vanessa Dolbee <VDolbee@Rentonwa.gov> Cc: Paul Hintz <PHintz@Rentonwa.gov>; Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Fallen tree and undermined trail That’s what I figured – I appreciate any assistance. PW is going to have a look first thing next week to see if it is something we can tackle in-house. From: Vanessa Dolbee <VDolbee@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 11:49 AM To: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov> Cc: Paul Hintz <PHintz@Rentonwa.gov>; Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Fallen tree and undermined trail Ian, This is located in the Shoreline, we can issue an emergency shoreline exemption. Paul – could you please assign a Planner for Ian to work with. Thank you, DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D Vanessa Dolbee Planning Director City of Renton | 425-430-7314 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA, 98057 From: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 11:29 AM To: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Cc: Vanessa Dolbee <VDolbee@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: FW: Fallen tree and undermined trail Good morning, A tree fell along the Springbrook Trail towards the Blackriver end just upstream from the SW 7th St treatment facility bridge and it looks like the trail may be slightly undermined when the root ball lifted. I reckon that a short saw cut, revetment, backfill and resurfacing may be required, but am wondering if there are shoreline permitting concerns that I need to be aware of. Also, if this were the Cedar River we would normally just let nature to take care of the tree, but in this location, on this river, do we need consider pulling it out? Thanks, Ian Gray Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager Phone: 425-430-6601 Email: IGray@RentonWA.gov Fallen tree and undermined trail DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D ATTACHMENT CDocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D DocuSign Envelope ID: 42A76087-637B-4D1E-A132-1603ED36B68D