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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEx07_Arborist_ReportShoffner Consulting 6741 NE 182nd St. Unit C401 Kenmore, WA 98028 Mobile:(206)755-9407 April 4, 2019 Revised: January 11, 2021 Petr Marchenco Century Construction, LLC 13220 42nd Ave. E Tacoma, WA 98336 RE: Tree Inventory and Retention Plan - Aberdeen Townhomes Renton, WA. Petr: This report is provided to report on the results of the tree inventory of the property of the proposed Aberdeen Townhomes at 957 Aberdeen Ave. in the City of Renton WA. I visited the site recently to inventory the trees in the developable area and gather information on their health and condition. 1.0 City of Renton Tree Report Requirements The contents of this report provide the following information as specified in RMC 4-8-120D20 c through e. See the accompanying tree inventory map and tree evaluation data spreadsheet for information on these trees. c. Species and sizes of vegetation to be removed, altered or retained and the boundaries and predominant species of stands of trees consisting of five (5) or more trees. This requirement applies only to trees six inch (6") caliper and larger, fifty four inches (54") above grade, and the location, size and species of all protected trees on the site; d. For trees proposed to be retained, a complete description of each tree’s health, condition, and viability; e. For trees proposed to be retained, a description of the method(s) used to determine the limits of disturbance (i.e., critical root zone, root plate diameter, or a case-by-case basis description for individual trees). 2.0 Site Conditions The property is currently developed with a single family residence in the easter portion just off Aberdeen Ave. There are 37 trees in this area. To the west is a steep slope and creek/wetland senstive are where there are an additional 56 trees inventoried in the critical area. 3.0 Tree Inventory Methods and Results I conducted visual, level 2 basic evaluations of all the trees according to ISA standards and based upon many years conducting such evaluations on trees in the Pacific Northwest. I oberserved trees up close to inspect conditions of the trunk and from afar to inspect conditions in the crowns. All assessments were conducted according to the methods specified in the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Manual and on nearly 20 years experience conducting such evaluations. EXHIBIT 7 PLANNING DIVISION AWEIHS 03/04/2021 RECEIVED DocuSign Envelope ID: 69D0A746-C343-49C8-931A-17990D5283F2 The investigations involved the gathering of the following information: • Tree species • Trunk diameter • Crown spread diameter • Location factors • Health and condition notes (general level of vigor, defects, disease or pest problems) The tree inventory map shows all of the trees on the property and numbers for the trees within the developable area that were evaluated and inventoried. 4.0 Required Tree Retention and Proposed The property is located in a residential zone and is planned to be developed with single family residences, therefore tree retention is required at 4 trees per every 5,000 square feet of property area. At total area of 54,057 square feet, retention/replacent is required with 43 trees. The site plan proposes the retention of all 56 surveyed trees within the sensitive area and two just along the western border of the sensitive area. Both of the trees proposed to be retained within the developable area and all within the sensitive area were found to be in good condition and health. 4.0 Use of This Report This Tree Inventory report is provided to Century Construction, LLC as a means of addressing the proposed site plan changes and the resulting impacts to trees previously proposed to be retained affecting the total tree retention numbers. Trees within the critical areas were not evaluated for the preparation of this report, therefore, the conditions of the trees proposed to be retained are not specified nor warranted. Shoffner Consulting cannot be held liable for the failure of any retained trees. Please call if you have any additional questions. Cordially, Tony Shoffner ISA Certified Arborist #PN-0909A TRAQ DocuSign Envelope ID: 69D0A746-C343-49C8-931A-17990D5283F2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 69D0A746-C343-49C8-931A-17990D5283F2