HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAR APPROVAL_FUENTES DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL_LUA17000401DEPARTMENTOFCOMMUNITYCITYOFANDECONOMICDEVELOPMENT—“Renton0PLANNINGDIVISIONCERTIFICATEOFEXEMPTIONFROMCRITICALAREASREGULATIONSEVALUATIONFORM&DECISIONDATE:July11,2017PROJECTNUMBER:LUA17-000401PROJECTNAME:FuentesDangerousTreeRemovalPROJECTMANAGER:AngeleaWeihs,AssociatePlannerCONTACT:LauraFuentes5008NE25thStRenton,WA98059LOCATION:5008NE25THSTDESCRIPTION:TheapplicantisrequestingaCriticalAreasExemptiontoremove3hazardoustreesonthepropertylocatedat5008NE25thSt(parcelnumber4187200230)justnorthofthesinglefamilyhome(SeeExhibit1).Thepropertyisapproximately14,866squarefeetandcontainshigherosionhazardsandsensitiveslopes.Theproposedtreeremovalwillbelocatedwithintheerosionhazardsand/orsensitiveslopes.Ourcityarborist,TerryFlatley,hasconfirmedthatthetreesareinpoortoverypoorconditionandrecommendsremovalofthetrees(SeeExhibit2).ThetreesrecommendedforremovalincludetwoBigleafmaples(31and21caliperinches)andoneDouglasfirtree(23caliperinches).Thetwomapleshaveissuesthatincludestructuralproblems,basaldecay,dieback,anddisease.Thefirtreeisleaningandhasstructuralproblems.Citystaffrecommendsasaconditionsofapprovalthatnotreestumpsberemovedonsitetopreventimpactstocriticalareas.CRITICALAREA:HighErosionalHazard,SenitiveSlopeEXEMPTIONJUSTIFICATION:RentonMunicipalCode,Section4-3-050C.3.c.iii.DangerousTrees:Removalofnon-nativeinvasivegroundcoverorweedslistedbyKingCountyNoxiousWeedBoardorothergovernmentagencyordangeroustrees,asdefinedinChapter4-11RMCwhichhavebeenapprovedbytheCityandcertifieddangerousbyalicensedlandscapearchitect,orcertifiedarborist,selectionofwhomtobeapprovedbytheCitybasedonthetypeofinformationrequired.Pagelof3
CityofRentonDepartmentofCommunity&EconomicDevelopmentCertificateofExemptionfromCriticalAreasRegulationsFuentesDangerousTreeRemovalLUAI7-000401FINDINGS:TheproposeddevelopmentisconsistentwiththefollowingfindingspursuanttoRMCsection4-3-050C.2.d:i.TheactivityisnotprohibitedbythisoranyotherprovisionoftheRentonMunicipalCodeorStateorFederallaworregulation;ii.TheactivitywillbeconductedusingbestmanagementpracticesasspecifiedbyindustrystandardsorapplicableFederalagenciesorscientificprinciples;iii.Impactsareminimizedand,whereapplicable,disturbedareasareimmediatelyrestored;iv.Wherewaterbodyorbufferdisturbancehasoccurredinaccordancewithanexemptionduringconstructionorotheractivities,revegetationwithnativevegetationshallberequired;v.Ifahazardousmaterial,activity,and/orfacilitythatisexemptpursuanttothisSectionhasasignificantorsubstantialpotentialtodegradegroundwaterquality,thentheAdministratormayrequirecompliancewiththeWellheadProtectionArearequirementsofthisSectionotherwiserelevanttothathazardousmaterial,activity,and/orfacility.SuchdeterminationswillbebasedDECISION:AnexemptionfromtheCriticalAreasRegulationsisherebyApprovedwithConditions*.CONDITIONS:Treestumpsshallremaininplacetopreventimpactstocriticalareasandpreserveslopestability.SIGNATURE&DATEOFDECISION:__________________________________________July11,2017JenniferHenning,Planning‘DectorDateTheabovelandusedecisionwillbecomefinalifthedecisionisnotappealedwithinthe14-dayappealperiod(RCW43.21.C.075f3);WAC197-11-680).Page2o13
CityofRentonDepartmentofCommunity&EconomicDevelopmentCertificateofExemptionfromCriticolAreosRegulationsFuentesDangerousTreeRemovalLUA17-000401APPEALS:AnappealofthisadministrativelandusedecisionmustbefiledinwritingtogetherwiththerequiredfeetotheCityofRentonHearingExaminer,CityofRenton,1055SouthGradyWay,Renton,WA98057,onorbefore5:00p.m.,onJuly25,2017.RMC4-8-110governsappealstotheHeatingExaminerandadditionalinformationregardingtheappealprocessmaybeobtainedfromtheRentonCityClerk‘sOffice,(425430-6510.RECONSIDERATION:Within14daysofthedecisiondate,anypartymayrequestthatthedecisionbereopenedbytheapprovalbody.Theapprovalbodymaymodifyhisdecisionifmaterialevidencenotreadilydiscoverablepriortotheoriginaldecisionisfoundorifhefindstherewasmisrepresentationoffact.Afterreviewofthereconsiderationrequest,iftheapprovalbodyfindssufficientevidencetoamendtheoriginaldecision,therewillbenofurtherextensionoftheappealperiod.Anypersonwishingtotakefurtheractionmustfileaformalappealwithinthe14-dayappealtimeframe.EXPIRATION:Five(5)yearsfromthedateofdecision(datesigned).Attachments:SitePlan,ArboristReport,CriticalAreasExemptionFormPage3of3
5008NE25thSt.CityandCountyBoundaryOtherCityofRentonAddressesParcelsEXHIBIT1WGS1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere-ReiTtôiT;finance&ITDivisionNotesTreeInspectionLegend03201632FeetInformationTechnology-GISRentonMapSupport@Rentonwa.gov5/1/2017ThismapisausergeneratedstaticoutputfromanInternetmappingsiteandistotreferenceontyDatalayersthatappearonthismapmayormaynotbeaccurate,current,orotherwisereliableTHISMAPISNOTTOBEUSEDFORNAVIGATION
TreeRequestResponseFormLauraFuentes4-14-17NameOfCallerorPropertyOwnerDateRequestReceivedTelephone/Email:425-228-8642(email:monedamex@gmail.com)SiteAddress:5008NE25thStRenton.Wa98059TheCityofRentonreceivedatreeworkrequestforyourproperty.Pleaseforwardtothepropertyowner.ThetreesatthislocationhavebeeninspectedandtheOwnerwillperformthefollowingwork.ForfurtherinformationpleasecontacttheUrbanForestry&NaturalResourcesManagerat425-430-6600orTflatley@RentonWa.GovDescriptionOfWorkToBePerformed:Pruning:ThreeBigleafmaples,17,29&23inchesdiameters,ingoodcondition.Prunedeadwoodbranches.Removal:TwoBigleafmaples,31&21”diameter(#3&5)inverypoorcondition.Douglasfir,23diameter(#4),inpoorcondition.Bigleafmaple,1G”diametti(#13)11ifafrconditonTreePlanting:OtherWork:Dougfir35”diameter,ingoodcondition.2Bigleafmaples16”diameters,ingoodcondition.TwoWesternredcedars,27”diameters,ingoodcondition.Comments:PleasecontactAngeleaWeihs,AssistantPlanner(425-430-7312)forpermits(landmarksizedtree).Themaximumnumberofremovalsforyourlotsizeis6trees,(3treeremovalswithinatwelvemonthperiodisallottedwithoutapermit,&6treeswithin5years)WorkToBePerformed:WhenInAreaImmediately:_________________________________________________E?1OtherSchedule:ForTreesLocatedInThePublicRight-of-way:TreepruningshallbeperformedbyaqualifiedISACertifiedArborist,inaccordancewithANSIStandards,andinaccordancewithISABestManagementPractices.Apermitisrequiredwhenpropertyownersperformtreepruningtostreettrees.Toppingisprohibited.TreeremovalshallbeperformedbyaqualifiedISACertifiedArborist,InaccordancewithANSIStandards,andinaccordancewithISABestManagementPractices.Apermitandproofofinsurancearerequired.Propertyownersmayberequiredtoplantareplacementtreeafterremoval.Treeplantingshallbebypermitonly.ConsulttheCity’sRecommendedTreeListforspeciesselection(seethelinkbelow).FormoreinformationabouttheUrbanForestryProgrampleasevisittheCityofRentonwebsiteathttp://www.rentonwa.qov/livinq/default.aspx?id=16702.C:\DocumentsandSeftingstfiatIey.RENT0N\DesktopTreeRequestResponseFormEXHIBIT2
City of Renton -Community Services Department -Parks Planning &Natural Resources
Tree Work Request Form
Date of Call 4-14-17 WIO #(y.m.d)ie 11.1.1
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Received By TF W!O Status ClosedlOpen
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Name of Caller Laura Fuentes (monedamex@gmail.com)Inspected By ACT
Phone Number 425-228-8642 Inspection Date 4-17-17
AddresslPark 5008 N 25th St-Pg 1 Completed By
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Reason For Call Please inspect trees for removal in the backyard of 5008 NE 25 Street.Laura Fuentes was in and wants Completion Date
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to remove some or all of the trees in her backyard and wants to know what regulations might apply to her situation.You can pop into her yard whenever
She also wants us to inspect the tree leaning from the neighbor’s property on the west side of her side yard at 4924.
Private Open Referral
Tree ID Tree Space ROW Species DBH Condition Location Problems Treatment Priority YIN Notes
2 /Western red cedar 27 80 90 22 5 60%limbed up West side
3 /—Big leaf maple 31 20 50 9,11,12,13 17 Fence midway,kretzchmaria,
4 /—Doug fir 23 40 90 4,16,22 17 Excessively Limbed up.Corrected lean
5 /—Big leaf maple 21 50 90 4,9,11,12,17 2 stems,basal decay
6 /Western red cedar 27 80 90 17 None
7 /—Bigleafmaple 29 70 90 9,17,22 9 Codom
8 /—Big leaf maple 17 70 90 16,17 9 corrected lean west.Monitor roots-none exposed west
Buried or construction damage?
9 /Big leaf maple 16 60 90 11,22 5 Main leader broke out
Problem Codes Treatment Codes Comments
2 Clearance-street/sidewalk 16 tree rreatment t °pits Prior entire tree failures at 4924 property
3 Clearance -structures 17 Limited planting space 3 Grate widening 13 Pruning -structural
4 Damage by equipment 18 Overhead wires 4 Grind stumped roots 14 Remove stakes/wires Construction damage to trees on 4924 S fence
5 Damage by grate 19 Vacant planting space 5 Inspect/monitor 15 Repair damage
6 Damage by storm 20 Street light blocked 6 Repair tree grate/frame 16 Stake tree ea a rees
7 Damage by vandals 21 Sidewalk/curb heaved-roots 7 Plant tree 17 Tree removal
8 Damage by vehicle 22 Structural problems 8 Pruning -clearance 18 Water tree Response letter &m a p 5—1 —1 7
9 Pruning-
9 Deadwood -branches 23 Stump dead/broken/hanging 19 Widen planting space
10 Dead tree 24 Sprouts 10 Pruning -thinning 20
11 Decay/hollows 25 Traffic sign/signal blocked Priority Code
12 Dieback 26 Topped 1 Immediately
13 Disease 27 Tree staking 2 Within 5 days
14 Girdling roots 28 3 When in area
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CITYOFANDECONOMICDEVELOPMENTRenton.CRITICALAREASEXEMPTION(FORSEPAEXEMPTACTIVITIES)PlanningDivision1055SouthGradyWay-Renton,WA98057Phone:425-430-7200www.rentonwa.govApplicantNameProjectNamePhoneNumber£iW’Zl--i5-T/Z6&)r77AJ5A-,V2fL4iJcJA—LParcelNumberProjectAddressDo‘pi,jy]77iA.9,fA-t1OS’BriefDescriptionofProjectruL-41-7’LEJ’.‘,La)”0,‘ñiirciL,A-I)Cujc1i-f-/ItZ3’/A-1YA%6A‘‘-.‘4i1-1’’áI‘m-c_TCtA1._TypeofCriticalAreainOccursinPURPOSE:ExemptactivitiesprovidedwithaletterofexemptionfromtheDevelopmentServicesAdministratormayintrudeintoacriticalareaorrequiredbuffer(SubjecttoanyconditionsorrequirementsprovidedbytheAdministrator).APPLICABILITYOFEXEMPTIONS:Thefollowingisagenerallistofactivitiesthatmaybeexemptfromthecriticalareasregulations.MorespecificdescriptionsoftheactivitiesarecontainedintheCriticalAreasRegulations.Someofthelistedactivitiesmaynotbeexemptincertaincriticalareas.ThePlanningDivisionwillevaluateyourrequestaccordingtotheCityofRentonCriticalAreasRegulationsinRMC4-3-050C,J,L,andN.IAMREQUESTINGACRITICALAREASEXEMPTIONFORONEORMOREOFTHEFOLLOWINGACTIVITIES:Conservation,Enhancement,andRelatedActivities:•Conservationorpreservationofsoil,water,vegetation,fish,andotherwildlife•EnhancementactivitiesasdefinedinRMC4-11•Anycriticalareaand/orbufferrestoration,orothermitigationactivitiesthathavebeenapprovedbytheCityDResearchandSiteInvestigation:•Nondestructiveeducationandresearch•Siteinvestigativeworknecessaryforlanduseapplicationsubmittalssuchassurveys,soillogs,etc.8EXHIBIT3H:\CEO\Data\Forms-Templates\seIf-HeIpRandouts\Planning\CriticafAreasExemption.doc
I,theundersigned,declareunderpenaltyofperjuryunderthelawsoftheStateofWashington,thattothebestofmyknowledgetheoveinforionistrueandcplete.ApplicantSignature:______________________________Date:‘t%t_ForCityUseOnlyExemptionGrantedExemptionDenied-1/-lCtJenniferHenning,PlanningDirectorDateDepartmentofCommunity&EconomicDevelopmentConditionsofApproval:10H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\SeIf-HeIpHandouts\Planning\CriticalAreasExemptiondocRev:12/2015X