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PLANNING DIVISION
ROUTINE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PERMIT
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: September 19, 2023
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA23-000298, RVMP
PROJECT NAME: Winsper Division I 1021 S 32nd Pl Routine Vegetation Management Permit
PROJECT MANAGER: Mariah Kerrihard, Assistant Planner
APPLICANT: Jennifer Byroads
17404 Meridian E Suite F PMB 171 Puyallup WA 98375
OWNER: J&M Property Management
17404 Meridian E Suite F PMB 171 Puyallup WA 98375
CONTACT: Jennifer Byroads
17404 Meridian E Suite F PMB 171 Puyallup WA 98375
PROJECT LOCATION: 948576TR-B, near 1021 S 32nd Pl
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Jennifer Byroads is requesting the approval of a Routine
Vegetation Management Permit in order to remove four (4) dangerous trees in Tract B (APN 948576 TR-B). The
subject vacant property is “common property” for the Winsper II subdivision and is approximately 1.09 acres
according to King County records. An arborist report prepared by Terry Flatley was submitted with the project
application (Attachment 1) that describes damage and risk posed to a neighboring residence by the trees in the
common open space tract. The neighboring property to the North addressed at 1021 S 32nd Pl (APN 3943600120)
abuts Tract B of the Winsper II subdivision and both properties are within the Residential-8 (R-8) zone. The six (6)
trees included in this report are located along the North property line of Tract B and south of 1021 S 32nd Pl. Tree
#1 is an 11-inch (11”) DBH Bigleaf maple and has a 30% condition rating with a hollow stump base, top dieback,
small hanger and Kretzschmaria. Tree #3 is a 21-inch (21”) Bigleaf maple and has a 0% condition rating with
hollow/decay in the lower trunk, top dieback and large deadwood. Tree #4 is a 31-inch (31”) Bigleaf maple, has a
0% condition rating, has a large wound on the west face, hollow/decay for at least eight (8) feet above ground,
large hollow at root crown, and is located 15 feet from the fence and it is standing at eighty 80 feet tall. Tree #5 is
a 22-inch (22”) Bigleaf maple with a 0% condition rating, with extensive decay, this tree is located forty (40) feet
from the fence, and it is standing at 80 feet tall. According to Flatley, the risk rating is “HIGH” because of the
targets, and the intermittent presence of people. One (1) other tree was also assessed at various levels of health
and was recommended monitoring by an arborist on a yearly basis. Other trees could have their heights reduced
to a length shorter than the distance to the fence for wildlife habitat purposes instead of whole tree removal.
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Routine Vegetation Management Permit
Winsper Division I 1021 S 32nd Pl Routine Vegetation Management Permit LUA23-000298, RVMP
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CRITICAL AREA: None
EXPIRATION DATE: One (1) year from issuance
GENERAL REVIEW CRITERIA 4-9-195D4:
YES 1. The lot shall comply with minimum tree density requirements pursuant to RMC 4-4-130,
Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations.
Staff Comments: The subject lot is a heavily-wooded common open space tract for the
Winsper Subdivision II approximately 1.09 acres in area and therefore, 30 tree credits would
be required. Removal of the subject trees would not bring the site below the required 30
tree credits based on an aerial review of the site. This tract has had three (3) RVMPs issued
in the previous three (3) years due to high-risk trees. Based on this and previous arborist
reports, the tract contains a mix of cottonwood, red alder, and big leaf maple trees. Such
species tend to have short life spans and are susceptible to disease and limb loss. Based on
the Winsper plat recording dated in 1989, it is likely many of the trees within the tract have
reached their life span. Therefore, staff recommends as a condition of approval, any future
RVMP applications for tree removal within Tract B of Winsper Division II shall include an
inventory of all trees within the tract, their health, and the tree density calculation for the
tract. The arborist report shall include a tree planting plan for the tract that includes native
large species evergreen trees and other species of vegetation as determined by the Current
Planning Project Manager to ensure Tract B remains a wooded open space tract that
requires fewer maintenance needs.
N/A 2. The land clearing and tree removal shall be consistent with restrictions for critical areas,
pursuant to RMC 4-4-130, Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations, and RMC 4-3-
050, Critical Areas Regulations.
Staff Comments: Not applicable. The subject lot is not mapped with applicable critical
areas.
YES 3. Removal of a landmark tree shall meet the review criteria for removal off landmark tree,
pursuant to RMC 4-4-130, Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations.
Staff Comments: The applicant has proposed to remove a 31-inch Bigleaf maple (Tree
#4), which is a designated landmark tree. At least one of the following criteria must be
met to remove a landmark tree pursuant to RMC 4-4-130F.2.c:
i. The tree is determined to be a high-risk tree; or
ii. The tree is causing obvious physical damage to buildings (over 200 square feet),
driveways, parking lots, or utilities, and it can be demonstrated to the
Administrator’s satisfaction that no reasonable alternatives to tree removal exist,
including tree root pruning, tree root barriers, tree cabling, or preventive
maintenance, such as cleaning leaf debris, deadwood removal, or
directional/clearance pruning; or
iii. Removal of tree(s) to provide solar access to buildings incorporating active solar
devices. Windows are solar devices only when they are south-facing and include
special storage elements to distribute heat energy; or
iv. The Administrator determines the removal is necessary to achieve a specific and
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articulable purpose or goal of this Title.
Based on the arborist report, Tree #4 contains a large would on its west face and contains
hollow decay for at least eight (8) feet above ground. The tree’s health and striking
distance to the abutting property has resulted in a high-risk rating based on the report.
Therefore criterion (i) has been satisfied.
N/A 4. Street frontage and parking lot trees and landscaping shall be preserved unless otherwise
approved by the Administrator.
Staff Comments: Not Applicable. The tree proposed for removal are not street frontage
landscaping or parking lot trees.
YES 5. The land clearing and tree removal shall not remove any landscaping or protected trees
required as part of a land development permit.
Staff Comments: Tract B of the Winsper Subdivision II is a tract that was set aside for
common open space and recreational use for the benefit of the property owners within the
subdivision. Maintaining the trees and vegetation within the tract is the responsibility of
the subdivision’s homeowners. As indicated in the arborist report, Trees #1, #3, #4, and #5
have become High-Risk Trees. While the trees proposed for removal was at one time a
protected tree associated with the common open space tract, they have become high risk
and no longer can be maintained. With the exception of Tree #3, the trees can still provide
a habitat function as a felled tree within the tract left as large woody debris. Therefore,
staff recommends as a condition of approval, that the applicant comply with the
recommendations of the arborist report and reduce the height of Trees 1, 4, and 5 to a
length shorter than the distance to the fence for wildlife habitat purposes instead of whole
tree removal. Trees 2 and 3 may be removed in their entirety.
YES 6. The land clearing and tree removal shall maintain visual screening and buffering between
land uses of differing intensity, consistent with applicable landscaping and setback
provisions.
Staff Comments: The tree proposed for removal is not being used as visual screening or
buffering between land uses of differing intensities.
YES 7. The land clearing and tree removal shall not create or contribute to a hazardous condition,
such as increased potential for blowdown, pest infestation, disease, or other problems that
may result from selectively removing trees and other vegetation from a lot.
Staff Comments: Provided documentation did not indicate that the removal of the trees
would create or contribute to a hazardous condition, but instead indicated that it is a net
benefit that the trees have been removed. The subject trees pose an immediate risk of
failure to people and property at any time and therefore, the removal of the tree would
reduce the potential for a hazardous condition.
N/A 8. The land clearing and tree removal shall be consistent with the requirement of the
Shoreline Master Program, pursuant to RMC 4-3-090F1, Vegetation Conservation and
RMC 4-4-130, Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations.
Staff Comments: Not applicable. The property is not located within shoreline jurisdiction.
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DECISION: Winsper Division I 1021 S 32nd Pl Routine Vegetation Management Permit, LUA23-000298, RVMP
is Approved with Conditions* and subject to the following conditions:
*CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Any future RVMP applications for tree removal within Tract B of Winsper Division II shall include an
inventory of all trees within the tract, their health, and the tree density calculation for the tract. The
arborist report shall include a tree planting plan for the tract that includes native large species evergreen
trees and other species of vegetation as determined by the Current Planning Project Manager to ensure
Tract B remains a wooded open space tract that requires fewer maintenance needs.
2. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the arborist report and reduce the height of
Trees 1, 4, and 5 to a length shorter than the distance to the fence for wildlife habitat purposes instead of
whole tree removal. Trees 2 and 3 may be removed in their entirety.
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
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Matthew Herrera, Acting 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 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.
APPEALS: Appeals of permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 3, 2023. An
appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Appeals
must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall 1st floor
Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be
collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person may be paid
on the first floor in our Finance Department. 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.
EXPIRATION: The Routine Vegetation Management Permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance.
An extension may be granted by the Planning Division for a period of one (1) year upon application by the property
owner or manager. Application for such an extension must be made at least 30 days in advance of the expiration
of the original permit and shall include a statement of justification for the extension.
Attachment:
Attachment 1: Addendum to the Arborist report authored by Terry Flately, August 24, 2023
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ARBORIST REPORT
FOR J AND M MANAGEMENT COMPANY C/O BREZE REED AND WINSPER 1 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Prepared by
Terrence J. Flatley
Forester/Certified Arborist
PN7272 AM
1021 SOUTH 32 PLACE/TRACT B
July 24,2023 - Revised August 23, 2023
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J and M Management Company C/O Breze Reed
For
Winsper Homeowners Associa=on
At
1021 South 32 Place, Renton Washington 98055 and Parcel 948576 TR - B
Arborist Report
LOCATION OF PROPERTY
Tract B is an open space parcel (PID 948576 TR-B) behind the back yard at 1021 South 32 Place.
The parcel is near the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec=on 29 within T23N, R5E, City of Renton,
County of King, State of Washington.
Tract B is over one acre in size and heavily wooded with black co\onwood (Populus trichocapra)
and bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) trees with an understory of Himalayan blackberry and
winterberry shrubs.
The six trees of this report are located along the north property line of Tract B and south of
1021 South 32 Place (referred herea^er as 1021).
Figure 1. Plat Map Loca=on of Parcel 12, 1021 S. 32 Pl (red shaded) and Tract B (yellow shaded)
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METHODS
A visual tree inspec=ons occurred on Friday, July 21, 2023. Tree number 1 was found near the
east property line of 1021. Tree number 2 had a whole trunk failure in early June causing
damage to property at 1021. Tree numbers 3 through 6 were found within 40 feet south of the
fence-line of 1021.
Trunk diameter was measured for each tree, each tree trunk and root flare were sounded with
mallet, condi=on noted and assigned a risk ra=ng for observable roots, trunks and branches.
Table 1 provides the summary of this informa=on.
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Figure 2. Approximate Loca=on of Trees Inspected
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TREES
OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Tree 1 (Tract B): This tree is behind 1027 South 32 Place but adjacent to 1021. It has a hollow
beneath its trunk and within striking distance to both proper=es. The top has died-back about
10 feet, there is a small detached and dead hanger. Kretzschmaria disease was noted at base of
tree.
Table 1. Tree Inventory and Assessment
Tree No.Species Diameter at 4.5 Feet CondiCon RaCng*Risk RaCng
1 Bigleaf maple 11”30% - hollow
stump base, top
dieback, small
hanger,
Kretzschmaria
High
2 Bigleaf maple 17”
None. Previous
whole tree failure
0
3 Bigleaf maple 21”0%
Hollow/decay
lower trunk, top
dieback, large
deadwood
Very high
4 Bigleaf maple 31”0%
Large wound on
west face, hollow/
decay for at least 8
feet above ground,
lg. hollow at root
crown, past storm
damage to top, 15
feet from fence, 80
feet tall
High
5 Bigleaf maple 22”0% dead with
extensive decay,
40 feet from fence,
80 feet tall
Very high
6 Bigleaf maple 17”80%Very low
*Condi=on ra=ng percentage: 0% = very poor; 100% = excellent
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Risk ra=ng is “HIGH” because of disease, dieback of crown, and hollow root crown. The tree is
50 feet tall which would impact property and people. Tree removal as soon as possible is
recommended.
Tree 3 (Tract B): This bigleaf maple should be removed immediately. At the least, the lower 6
feet of the trunk is hollow. Large stems of the upper crown have died-back and par=ally failed in
the past and con=nue to drop large wood into the yard at 1021; hollow and decayed wood was
seen in the top. Addi=onal trunk decay was noted above 6 feet from ground. Targets include the
wood fence, backyard items, the house and people, including children.
Risk ra=ng is VERY HIGH.
Tree 4 (Tract B): Considered a Landmark tree due to diameter by City of Renton regula=ons, this
large bigleaf maple lost its upper stems/branches from past storm damage with older sprouted
branches surrounding decayed wood. The trunk has a large wound along its west face which
when sounded with a mallet indicated hollow and decay for at least 8 feet from the ground.
There is a large hollow below the trunk and ground with Kretzschmaria present.
Risk ra=ng is HIGH because it is 15 feet from the property fence and 80 feet tall, capable of
impac=ng property and people. The tree should be removed or height reduced as soon as
possible.
Tree 5 (Tract B): Risk ra=ng for this tree is VERY HIGH because it is 40 feet from the fence at
1021 and approximately 80 feet tall. The tree is dead, has hollows, decayed and diseased wood
and sloughing bark. The tree should be removed or height reduced as soon as possible.
Tree 6 (Tract B): Tree 6 is in good condi =on and does not require any ac=on at this =me.
CONCLUSIONS
Trees 1, 3, 4 and 5 should be removed to avoid damage to people or property because of their
present condi=on, risk ra=ng and proximity to people and property. Tree 2 has already had a
total trunk failure damaging property. Tree 3 is of immediate concern and should be priori=zed
when considering removal. Other trees could have their heights reduced to a length shorter
than the distance to the fence for wildlife habitat purposes instead of whole tree removal.
Retain and protect Tree 6 when considering tree removal as it is in good condi=on.
For further informa=on please contact:
Terry Flatley, Cer=fied Arborist
PN7272A
tjflyfishing@me.com
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APPENDIX A: PHOTOGRAPHS
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Tree 1. Kretzschmaria deutsa and basal hollow
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Tree 3. Hollow cavity on lower trunk
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Tree 4. Large wound and associated decay and trunk cavity
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Tree 4. Large hollow under trunk with associated Kretzschmaria
deutsa
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Tree 5. Dead tree
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