HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_Soos_Creek_Water_&_Sewer_District_RVMP_180709.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
ROUTINE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PERMIT
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT MANAGER:
Cascade Hills, Phase 3 AC Pipe Replacement
Clark Close, Senior Planner
July 09, 2018
LUA18-000479, RVMP
OWNER:Jeremy Jacobson
5117 NE 25th St
Renton, WA 98059
APPLICANT:Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
14616 SE 192nd St
Renton, WA 98058
LOCATION:11818 SE 165th St, Renton, WA 98058
DESCRIPTION:The applicant, Soos Creek Water & Sewer District, is requesting approval of a
Routine Vegetation Management Permit (RVMP) in order to remove one (1)
landmark tree in the right-of-way in front of the property located at 11818 SE
165th St (Exhibit 1). Soos Creek Water & Sewer District are proposing to
upgrade a water line in the Cascade Hills neighborhood and the identified tree is
interfering with the Cascade Hills Soos Creek Water Replacement CIP
C18001407 project. The parcel is within the Residential-6 (R-6) zone and is
7,738 square feet. There is an existing single family home on the site. No critical
areas are mapped on the project site.
A landmark tree is defined as a tree with a caliper of thirty inches (30") or greater
(RMC 4-11-200). Pursuant to RMC 4-4-130D.6, the removal of a landmark Tree is
prohibited without an approved RVMP . 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
landmark tree due to potential hazards the tree poses to Soos Creek Water &
Sewer District’s meters and an existing fire hydrant .
Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Manager, Terry Flatley, inspected the
tree and noted that the deodar cedar tree was in fair condition and did not feel
that its condition constituted an emergency response to remove (Exhibit 2). In
addition, the City Arborist noted that the tree appeared to be heaving the existing
sidewalk. Should the tree be removed and replaced, than it should be from the
City’s approved street tree list and located in the front yard away from the
underground utilities. Staff recommends as a condition of approval that the
applicant replace the landmark tree with a minimum of two (2) two-inch (2")
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Routine Vegetation Management Permit
Cascade Hills, Phase 3 AC Pipe Replacement LUA18-000479, RVMP
caliper trees 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. At least one (1) of the two replacement trees shall be located
within the front yard and shall comply with the City’s approved street tree list .
EXPIRATION DATE:July 09, 2019
GENERAL REVIEW CRITERIA 4-9-195D4:
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 Cascade Hills, Phase 3 AC Pipe Replacement Routine Vegetation Management Permit is
Approved with Conditions*.
*CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall replace the landmark tree with a minimum of two (2) two-inch (2") caliper trees 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. At least one (1) of the two replacement trees shall be located within the front yard and
shall comply with the City’s approved street tree list .
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
DateJennifer Henning
July 09, 2018
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Routine Vegetation Management Permit
Cascade Hills, Phase 3 AC Pipe Replacement LUA18-000479, RVMP
Appeals of permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on July 23, 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.
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.
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