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Andrew Van Gordon
From:Ian Gray
Sent:Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:52 AM
To:Andrew Van Gordon
Subject:RE: Cedar River Cottonwood
Andrew,
I have looked at the various permit pieces you attached and I just don’t think much of it applies. Is there a short form
Critical Areas Exemption we can create/use to move this process on? I have had help from CED in the past for tree work
within the shoreline and CED seemed to be able to process exemptions for me with little delay (one was on the Cedar
River for pruning and one was in Gene Coulon for removal and planting). In my mind all we need is the shoreline
exemption since the tree was/is in a park and the river itself is more of a levee-controlled artificial sluice than a natural
river or critical area, just saying…
From: Andrew Van Gordon <AVanGordon@rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 9:38 AM
To: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: RE: Cedar River Cottonwood
Hi Ian,
I’ve attached to this email the RVMP and CAE Submittal Requirements Checklists. I’ve marked the items that we would
need. I’ve also included a Master Application form. As a heads up the RVMP has a fee of $105.00 plus a 5% technology
fee.
It sounds like work on other trees on the bank will occur as well. If there is any stump removal of them then a
geotechnical report is going to be needed.
As a heads up, I will be out of the office from November 11 through November 25 and be back November 28. Once all
the documents have been received and fees have been paid then the written decision is issued within a week or two. If
you can get me the items needed as soon as possible I can get this started and hopefully out prior to being out.
ANDREW VAN GORDON, Associate Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
Virtual Permit Center | Online Applications and Inspections
(425) 430-7286 | avangordon@rentonwa.gov
From: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 9:01 AM
To: Andrew Van Gordon <AVanGordon@rentonwa.gov>
Subject: RE: Cedar River Cottonwood
Thanks Andrew. Hopefully we can keep it simple – this isn’t rocket science and just needs to get done. If the tree stays
there into high water season there will definitely be deleterious outcomes…
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From: Andrew Van Gordon <AVanGordon@rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 8:44 AM
To: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: RE: Cedar River Cottonwood
Hi Ian,
It doesn’t look like the tree removal will require a Shoreline Exemption as it wouldn’t meet the definition of
development. However, an RVMP and Critical Area Exemption would be needed. I’m double checking about what, if any
studies, we wouldn’t need for this. I should have an answer for you by the end of the day. Additionally, it would be
exempt from an Environmental Review.
Thank you.
ANDREW VAN GORDON, Associate Planner
City of Renton | CED | Planning Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
Virtual Permit Center | Online Applications and Inspections
(425) 430-7286 | avangordon@rentonwa.gov
From: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 8:02 AM
To: Andrew Van Gordon <AVanGordon@rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Cedar River Cottonwood
Hi Andrew,
I started a standard HPA application yesterday (#30121) on the WDFW permit portal for the work we need to do at 200
Mill. It included a map, a simple project narrative and diagram. I have a contractor assessing what a crane operation
would cost and look like. The plan is to move the tree onto the river bank and essentially leave all debris on site but out
of the main river channel. The aim is to disturb the river bed as little as possible once the salmon run is done. I am
thinking we might be able to do the work sometime mid-November, assuming all the permitting is in place. What does
timing look like your end for the shoreline exemption? Also, can you confirm that this will all be in accordance with SEPA
requirements or otherwise?
Thanks!
Ian Gray
Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager
Phone: 425-430-6601 Email: IGray@RentonWA.gov