HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_Coulon Park Dangerous Tree Removal_Shoreline ExemptionPLANNING DIVISION
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION
FROM SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT MANAGER:Angelea Weihs, Assoicate Planner
LUA20-000132, SME
Coulon Park Dangerous Tree Removal
June 16, 2020
APPLICANT:Parks Department - City of Renton
Ian Gray
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057-3232
PROJECT LOCATION:1201 LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD N
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:The applicant is requesting a Shoreline Exemption to remove ten (10) dead/dangerous
trees located within Coulon Park (parcel numbers 0523059003 and 0523059010). The
property (See Exhibit 1) is zoned Residential-1 (R-1), and is located in Lake
Washington Reach F, designation Urban Conservancy. All proposed trees for removal
are located within the shoreline buffer, along the Coulon Park walking paths. The 10
trees range in size from 4 caliper inches to 13 caliper inches, and include 1 Birch tree,
3 Aspen trees, 5 Hemlock trees, and 1 Big Leaf Maple tree. The City's Urban Forester,
Ian Gray, has assessed the trees' health and states that all trees are dead and within
striking distance of the walkways; thereby posing a safety hazard. The applicant
proposes to remove the existing debris and replant new trees at a rate of one new tree
for every tree removed (See Exhibit 2). No stump grinding or soil disturbance is
proposed as part of the removals. Staff recommends as a condition of approval that the
new trees be planted in close proximity to the existing tree locations and each shall
have a minimum tree caliper of 2-inches.
SEC-TWN-R: SW05 - 23 - 5
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
(King County Assessor)
R/W SEC 5-23-5
SEC-TWN-R: NW05 - 23 - 5
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
(King County Assessor)
GL 2 SD SEC LY WLY OF NP RR R/W TGW BLKS D & E LK
WASH SH LDS ADD TGW POR GL 1 SEC 06-23-05 LY WLY
OF NP RR R/W & SH LDS ADJ LESS POR PLATTED CD
HILLMANS LK WASH GARDEN OF EDEN #1
SEC-TWN-R: SW05 - 23 - 5
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
(King County Assessor)
HILLMANS LK WN GARDEN OF EDEN #5 BLKS 360 & 361 SD
ADD TGW SH LDS ADJ TGW POR GL 4 SEC 05-23-05 & SH
LDS ADJ DAF - BAAP N 56-32-07 W 65.018 FT FR NXN OF
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Shoreline Substantial Development
Coulon Park Dangerous Tree Removal LUA20-000132, SME
GOV MDR LN & S LN SD SEC 5 TH N 56-32-07 W 1221.78 FT
TO INNER HARBOR LN TH S 45-45-00 W 317.92 FT TH S
44-16-00 E 680 FT M/L TO S LN OF SD SEC 5 TH E ALG SD S
LN OF SD SEC 765.5 FT M/L TO WLY BNDRY OF BN 100 FT
R/W TH NELY ALG SD WLY BNDRY TO POINT OF BEGINNING
TGW AREA IN FRONT OF LOTS 1 THRU 9 BLOCK 360 OF
HILLMANS LK WN GARDEN OF EDEN #5
WATER BODY/REACH:Lake Washington Reach F
EXEMPTION JUSTIFICATION: An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit is hereby
Approved on the proposed project in accordance with RMC 4.9.190C 'Exemption from Permit System' and for the
following reasons:
The project meets the requirements of an emergency as the tree in its current condition is classified as an Extreme
Hazard threatening public heath and safety.
The proposed development is:
Consistent with the policies of the Shoreline Management Act.
Consistent with the guidelines of the Department of Ecology where no Master Program has been finally approved or
adopted by the Department.
Consistent with the City of Renton Shoreline Master Program.
CONDITIONS:1. The new replacement trees shall be planted in close proximity to the existing
tree locations and each shall have a minimum tree caliper of 2-inches.
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
DateJennifer Henning
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Shoreline Substantial Development
Coulon Park Dangerous Tree Removal LUA20-000132, SME
RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the decision date, any party of record 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.
APPEALS: The administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing together with the required
fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 on or before 5:00 pm, on
June 30, 2020 (RCW 43.21.C075(3); WAC 197-11-680). RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner
and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's office, Renton
City Hall, 7th Floor, (425) 430-6510.
EXPIRATION: Two (2) years from the date of decision (date signed)
Attachments:Site Plan, City Correspondence
Parks Department - City of Renton Ian Gray - Applicantcc:
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EXHIBIT 1
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TREE 1 – Birch 4” DBH
TREE 2 – Aspen 6” DBH
TREE 3 – Aspen 5” DBH
TREE 4 – Aspen 8” DBH
TREES 5,6,7,8 – Hemlocks 13”, 13”, 12”, 6” DBH
TREE 9 - Hemlock 8” DBH
TREE 10 - Big Leaf Maple dbl stem 5”
*All trees are dead and within striking distance of heavily
used walkways. Removal only to mitigate hazard. No stump
grinding or soil disturbance required.
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From: Ian Gray
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 2:52 PM
To: Angelea Weihs
Cc: Steve Brown; Dana Appel
Subject: RE: Coulon Park Tree Removal
That would be a question for Parks but let’s just plan on the trees being replanted 1 for 1 in the Fall. I
will order trees for those replacements nearer the time. There won’t be any stump grinding or soil
disturbance as part of the removals.
Thanks for your help with the permit.
Best,
Ian Gray
Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager
Phone: 425-430-6601
Email: IGray@RentonWA.gov
From: Angelea Weihs <AWeihs@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2020 2:13 PM
To: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Coulon Park Tree Removal
Hey Ian,
I have a quick question before I issue the decision. Do you plan on retaining the stumps or debris for
wildlife habitat or do you plan on replanting? CED would like to see the trees replaced if habitat is not
retained, in order to ensure no net loss of functions or values.
Thanks,
Angelea Weihs
Associate Planner, City of Renton
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 430-7312
EXHIBIT 2
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