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Home My WebLink AboutLiberty Ridge Dangerous Trees CAR Approval_LUA17000743CRITICALAREASEXEMPTION(FORSEPAEXEMPTACTIVITIES)PlanningDivision1055SouthGradyWay-Renton,WA98057Phone:425-430-7200Fax:425-430-7231ApplicantNameProjectNamePhoneNumberLibertyRidgeHomeownerAssociationLibertyRidgeDangerousTreeRemoval425-283-5858x121ParcelNumberProjectAddress3955901420and430730TRCTTractssouthwestof361EdmondsAveSEBriefDescriptionofProjectCitycontractarborist,AnneThayer,identifiedthreedeadDouglasfirs(6,17and23caliperinches)andtwoDouglasfirs(18and23caliperinches)indecliningcondition.Sheconfirmedthatthetreesarepotentiallyhazardousandrecommendsreducetreestoasafeheighttoretainaswildlifesnags.TypeofCriticalAreaWorkOccursinDWorkOccursinHighErosion,ModerateLandslidehazard,ModerateCriticalAreaBufferCoalminehazard,ProtectedSlopesandSensitiveSlopesPURPOSE:ExemptactivitiesprovidedwithaletterofexemptionfromtheDevelopmentServicesAdministratormayintrudeintoacriticalareaorrequiredbuffer(SubjecttoanyconditionsorrequirementsprovidedbytheAdministrator).APPLICABILITYOFEXEMPTIONS:Thefollowingisagenerallistofactivitiesthatmaybeexemptfromthecriticalareasregulations.MorespecificdescriptionsoftheactivitiesarecontainedintheCriticalAreasRegulations.Someofthelistedactivitiesmaynotbeexemptincertaincriticalareas.ThePlanningDivisionwillevaluateyourequestaccordingtotheCityofRentonCriticalAreasRegulationsinRMC4-3-050C,i,L,andN.IAMREQUESTINGACRITICALAREASEXEMPTIONFORONEORMOREOFTHEFOLLOWINGACTIVITIES:DConservation,Enhancement,andRelatedActivities:•Conservationorpreservationofsoil,water,vegetation,fish,andotherwildlife•Enhancementactivitiesasdefinedinchapter4-11RMCD’•Anycriticalarea,bufferrestoration,orothermitigationactivitiesthathavebeenapprovedbytheCityDResearchandSiteInvestigation:•Nondestructiveeducationandresearch•Siteinvestigativeworknecessaryforlanduseapplicationsubmittalssuchassurveys,soillogs,etc.Agricultural,Harvesting,andVegetationManagement:•HarvestingwildfoodsK:\Projects\2017\PR17000573_LibertyRidgeDangerousTreeRemoval\1UA17000743\06.MisceiianeousFiies\CriticalAreasExemptionshortForm.docx •Existing/Ongoingagriculturalactivities1•Removalofdead,terminallydiseased,damaged,ordangerousgroundcoverorhazardoustreeswhichhavebeencertifiedassuchbyaforester,registeredlandscapearchitect,orcertifiedarboristDSurfaceWaterAlteration:•NewsurfacewaterdischargesprovidedthedischargemeetstherequirementsoftheStormandSurfaceWaterDrainageRegulations123•Newormodifiedregionalstormwaterfacilities123•Floodhazardreduction1346DRoads,Parks,PublicandPrivateUtilities:•RelocationofExistingUtilitiesoutofCriticalAreaandBuffer•Maintenance,operation,andrepairofexistingparks,trails,roads,facilities,andutilities12•Installation,construction,replacement,oroperationofutilities,trafficcontrol,andwalkwayswithinexistingimprovedright-if-wayoreasement12•Modificationofexistingutilitiesandstreetsby10%orless125•Managementandessentialtreeremovalforpublicorprivateutilities,roadsandpublicparks1DWetlandDisturbance,Modification,andRemoval:•AnyactivityinsmallCategory3wetlands12345•Temporarydisturbancesofawetlandduetoconstructionactivitiesthatdonotincludepermanentfilling1235LIMaintenanceandConstructionforExistingUsesandFacilities:•Remodeling,replacing,orremovingexistingstructures12•Normalandroutinemaintenanceandrepairofanyexistingpublicorprivateusesandfacilitieswherenoalterationofthecriticalareaandrequiredbufferoradditionalfillmaterialswillbeplaced12•Constructionactivityconnectedwithanexistingsinglefamilyresidenceorgarage,providedthatnoportionofthenewworkoccursclosertothecriticalareaorrequiredbuffersthantheexistingstructureand/orthedevelopedareaofthesite12•Existingactivitieswhichhavenotbeenchanged,expandedoralteredprovidedtheycomplywiththeapplicablerequirementsofchapter4-10RMC1LIEmergencyActivities:•RemovaloftreesorgroundcoverbyaCitydepartment,agency,public,orprivateutilityinanemergencysituation•Publicinterestemergencyuse,storage,andhandlingofhazardousmaterialsbygovernmentalorganizationsinanAquiferProtectionAreaADDITIONALPERMITS:Additionalpermitsfromotheragenciesmayberequired.Itistheapplicant’sresponsibilitytoobtaintheseotherapprovals.Informationregardingtheseotherrequirementsmaybefoundathttp://apps.ecy.wa.gov/opas/K\Projects\2C17\PR17OOO573_LibertyRidgeDangerousTreeRemoval\WA17000743\O6.MiscellaneousFiles\CriticalAreasExemptionShortForm.docx ‘ExemptiondoesnotapplyinAquiferProtectionAreas2ExemptiondoesnotapplyinFloodHazardAreas3ExemptiondoesnotapplyinGeologicHazardAreas4ExemptiondoesnotapplyinHabitatConservationAreas5ExemptiondoesnotapplyinStreamsandLakes:Class2to46ExemptiondoesnotapplyinWetlandsK:\Projects\2017\PR17000573LibertyRidgeDangerousTreeRemaval\LUA17000743\06MiscellaneousFiles\CriticalAreasExemptionShortForm.docx H:\Ztree\1 UFNR\Forestry\Tree Forms\Tree Response Forms\Tree Request Response Form.xls Tree Request Response Form Name Of Caller or Property Telephone/Email: Site Address: The City of Renton received a tree work request for your property. Please forward to the property owner. The trees at this location have been inspected and the Property Owner will perform the following work. For further information please contact the Urban Forestry Program at 425-430-6698. Description Of Work To Be Performed: Pruning: Removal: Tree Planting: Other Work: Comments: Work To Be Performed:When In Area Immediately: Other Schedule: Trees Located In The Public Right-of-way: Tree pruning shall be performed by a qualified ISA Certified Arborist, in accordance with ANSI Standards, and in accordance with ISA Best Management Practices. A permit is required when property owners perform tree pruning to street trees. Topping is prohibited. A permit is required. Property owners may be required to plant a replacement tree after removal. Tree planting shall be by permit only. For more information about the Urban Forestry Program please visit the City of Renton website at http://www.rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=16702. Date Request Received From: Anne Thayer Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 10:24 AM To: Angelea Weihs Subject: RE: Liberty Ridge Tree Inspection meeting Hi Angelea, That is correct. Three trees were completely dead, and two were in poor condition, and in decline. Within critical areas we recommended reducing the trunks to a safe height as wildlife trees where it is safe to do so. Regards, Anne Thayer Consulting Arborist Inspector 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425-430-6698 athayer@rentonwa.gov From: Angelea Weihs Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 10:17 AM To: Anne Thayer Subject: RE: Liberty Ridge Tree Inspection meeting Hey Anne, Per our earlier conversation, you stated that these 5 trees were potentially hazardous and recommend reducing the trees to a safe height and retaining as wildlife snags correct? Thank you! Angelea Weihs (425) 430-7312 From: Anne Thayer Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 8:55 AM To: 'mickprandi@coldwellbanker.com' <mickprandi@coldwellbanker.com> Cc: Terrence J. Flatley <Tflatley@Rentonwa.gov>; Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: FW: Liberty Ridge Tree Inspection meeting Hi Mick. The City of Renton received a request for a tree inspection adjacent to 361 and 367 Edmonds Ave SE. We performed a tree inspection on Liberty Ridge HOA parcel # 3955901420, and 430730TRCT. The trees are located within a critical area owned by the Liberty Ridge HOA, adjacent to private property. City critical areas regulations will apply. Please see attached Tree Request Response Form, map of tree locations, and the Regulations for Residential Tree Cutting and Removal handout. It is up to the property owners to communicate with the HOA to authorize removal. Permits for removal have to be reviewed by the City Planner and may come with specific conditions. The City Planner will provide the required information to each property owner. The City Planner you should contact is Angelea Weihs, copied in this email, at 425-430-7312. Thank you for contacting the Urban Forestry Program. Anne Thayer Consulting Arborist Inspector 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425-430-6698 athayer@rentonwa.gov From: Terrence J. Flatley Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 1:57 PM To: 'Mick Prandi' Cc: Anne Thayer Subject: RE: Liberty Ridge Tree Inspection meeting Hi, Your information has been passed along to Anne. She will contact you soon in this regard. Terry Flatley, Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Manager Community Services Department – 6th Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425-430-6601 ISA Certified Arborist - Municipal Specialist From: Mick Prandi [mailto:mickprandi@coldwellbanker.com] Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 4:54 PM To: Terrence J. Flatley <Tflatley@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: FW: Liberty Ridge Tree Inspection meeting Terry, I did not hear from Ann today and wanted to follow up to be sure she has my contact information and will be reaching out to schedule a time with me to view the dead trees behind our and our neighbor’s house? MICK PRANDI From: Microsoft Office User <mickprandi@coldwellbanker.com> Date: Friday, October 13, 2017 at 3:37 PM To: <tflatley@rentonwa.gov> Subject: FW: Liberty Ridge Tree Inspection meeting Terry, Nais Gutierrez, the Community Association Manager for our Liberty Ridge Neighborhood, notified Shelby and I that we need to contact you to arrange a time for you to access our backyard so that you can inspect the dead trees, behind our and our neighbor's homes, which need to be removed. I work from home and have flexibility for when I can meet you, so please reply to this email with a couple times which would work for you and I will confirm one of those times. You can also reach me at 206-459-0086. Thank you, Mick Prandi & Shelby Varden 361 Edmonds Ave SE Renton, WA 98056 361 Edmonds Ave SE-Liberty Ridge HOA 10-17-17 1. Douglas fir, 23” diameter. Tree is dead. 2. Douglas fir, 6” diameter. Tree is dead. 3. Douglas fir, 17” diameter. Tree is dead with presence of fungi on the trunk. The slope is steep. 4. Douglas fir, 23” diameter. Condition of tree is poor, with 30% canopy, foliage thinning & yellowing. 5. Douglas fir, 18” diameter. Condition of tree is poor. Tree top is missing. Canopy is 40%, with thinning and yellowing foliage.