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Home My WebLink AboutD_Leckman_RVMP_180522.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIVISION ROUTINE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PERMIT EVALUATION FORM & DECISION DATE: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT MANAGER: Leckman Tree Removal Angelea Weihs, Assoicate Planner May 22, 2018 LUA18-000298, RVMP OWNER:Don Leckman 11810 261st Ave E Buckley, WA 98321 LOCATION:17012 123RD AVE SE DESCRIPTION:The applicant is requesting approval of a Routine Vegetation Management Permit in order to remove one "landmark" (thirty caliper inches or greater) western red cedar on the property located at 17012 123 rd Ave SE (See Exhibit 1). The lot is within the Residential-6 (R-6) Zone and is 7,560 square feet. There is an existing single family home on the site. No critical areas are mapped on the project site. Pursuant to Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 4-11-200 'Definition of Tree', a tree 30 caliper inches or greater is considered a 'Landmark Tree'. A Landmark Tree requires RVMP approval per RMC 4-4-130F.2.d 'Removal of Landmark Tree.' Per RMC 4-4-130F.2.d, removal of a landmark tree may be granted for situations where: the tree is determined to be a dangerous tree; or the tree is causing obvious physical damage to structures including but not limited to building foundations, driveways or parking lots, and for which no reasonable alternative to tree removal exists; or removal of tree(s) to provide solar access to buildings incorporating active solar devices; or the Administrator determines the removal is necessary to achieve a specific and articulable purpose or goal of this Title . The applicant proposes to remove the tree due to potential hazards the tree may pose to property and life safety. Consultant arborist inspector, Anne Thayer, inspected the tree and noted that the tree had co-dominant leaders, with included bark at the joint (Exhibit 2). Anne Thayer clarified that included bark at the joint is an indicator that the attachment at the union is weak. Therefore, Anne Thayer recommends removal of the tree. Staff recommends as a condition of approval that the applicant replace the tree with a minimum of two (2-inch caliper) trees within the front yard in order to maintain compliance with landscaping regulations per RMC 4-4-070F.3., and comply with tree density regulations per RMC 4-4-130C.9.d. EXPIRATION DATE:May 22, 2019 GENERAL REVIEW CRITERIA 4-9-195D4: Page 1 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 02A75FB3-A487-44C0-9441-228115D32B03 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Routine Vegetation Management Permit Leckman Tree Removal LUA18-000298, RVMP, YES The lot shall comply with minimum tree density requirements pursuant to RMC 4-4-130, Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations . 1. YES 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. 2. YES Removal of a landmark tree shall meet the review criteria for removal of a landmark tree, pursuant to RMC 4-4-130, Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regulations. 3. YES Street frontage and parking lot trees and landscaping shall be preserved, unless otherwise approved by the Administrator . 4. YES The land clearing and tree removal shall not remove any landscaping or protected trees required as part of a land development permit. 5. YES 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 6. YES 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. 7. DECISION: The Leckman Tree Removal Routine Vegetation Management Permit is Approved with Conditions *. *CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The applicant shall replace the tree with a minimum of two (2-inch caliper) trees within the front yard. SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION: DateJennifer Henning May 22, 2018 Appeals of permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on June 05, 2018, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk’s Office , 425-430-6510. 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 to 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. Page 2 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 02A75FB3-A487-44C0-9441-228115D32B03 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Routine Vegetation Management Permit Leckman Tree Removal LUA18-000298, RVMP, 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 year upon application by the property owner or manager. Application for such an extension must be made at least thirty (30) days in advance of the expiration of the original permit and shall include a statement of justification for the extension. Page 3 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 02A75FB3-A487-44C0-9441-228115D32B03 17012 123rd Ave SE March 20, 2018 Western red cedar, 53” dbh EXHIBIT 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 02A75FB3-A487-44C0-9441-228115D32B03 17012 123rd Ave SE March 20, 2018 Two stems fused. No visible signs of damage to foundation or roof. DocuSign Envelope ID: 02A75FB3-A487-44C0-9441-228115D32B03 17012 123rd Ave SE March 20, 2018 No damage to driveway from roots of tree on adjacent parcel located south of Western red cedar. DocuSign Envelope ID: 02A75FB3-A487-44C0-9441-228115D32B03 From: Anne Thayer Sent: Monday, April 02, 2018 3:35 PM To: Angelea Weihs Cc: Terrence J. Flatley Subject: RE: 17012 123rd Ave SE-Response Hi Angelea, We recommend removal of the Western red cedar, 53” dbh, in poor condition due to structural problems. The co-diominant leaders have included bark where they join. This is an indicator that the attachment at the union is weak. Regards, Anne Thayer Consulting Arborist Inspector 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425-430-6698 athayer@rentonwa.gov From: Angelea Weihs Sent: Monday, April 02, 2018 8:31 AM To: Anne Thayer Subject: RE: 17012 123rd Ave SE-Response Hey Anne, Are we requiring that they remove the tree or did they request to? To clarify, is this tree in bad condition and do you recommend removal? Thank you! Angelea Weihs (425) 430-7312 From: Anne Thayer Sent: Friday, March 23, 2018 11:15 AM To: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov> Cc: Terrence J. Flatley <Tflatley@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: 17012 123rd Ave SE-Response Hi Angelea, EXHIBIT 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 02A75FB3-A487-44C0-9441-228115D32B03 Please see attached response for a tree removal request of a landmark tree located at 17012 123rd Ave SE. The response was mailed to the property owner today. Thank you, Anne Thayer Consulting Arborist Inspector 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425-430-6698 athayer@rentonwa.gov DocuSign Envelope ID: 02A75FB3-A487-44C0-9441-228115D32B03