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July 12, 2021
Eric Lifto
1809 NE 28th St
Renton, WA 98056
Re: Code Compliance Violation Hearing - Code Case No: CODE-21-000251
Dear Mr. Lifto:
Per the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation 20-28, the City of Renton is prohibited from holding an in-
person hearing at this time. Therefore, a virtual/telephonic hearing will be held regarding your code
compliance appeal by the Renton Hearing Examiner on Tuesday, August 10, 2020, on the 9:30 am
docket by means of the Zoom video-conferencing web application which includes a local phone-in
option. You may attend the hearing virtually/telephonically:
1. By online videoconference: Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83639084739?pwd=UHA5Z3NWbjB0YlZzNnZjd3RpeXpLQT09
2. By video conference via the Zoom app:
Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 836 3908 4739 Passcode: 227047
3. By telephone:
Call 253-215-8782 / Enter Zoom Meeting ID: 836 3908 4739 Passcode: 227047
I have attached your code case. If your case is called and you are not present, your appeal may be
automatically denied. If you do not plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Cindy Moya at
cmoya@rentonwa.gov in advance of the hearing date.
Sincerely,
Jason A. Seth, CMC
City Clerk
Enclosure
cc: Hearing Examiner
Robert Shuey, Building Official
Donna Locher, Code Compliance Inspector
Kevin Louder, Code Compliance Inspector
Anna Felicio, Administrative Secretary I
Ian Gray, City of Renton Urban Forestry & Natural Resources Manager - Witness
Project Name:
Code Compliance Appeal Hearing
CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS
Code Case Number:
CODE21-000251
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location
TBD Kevin Louder Eric Lifto 1809 NE 2TI St
425-430-7277 Renton WA 98056
The following exhibits were entered into the record:
Exhibit 1:
Renton Code Compliance Narrative & Code Case Activity Report
Exhibit 2:
Urban Forestry Request and Report
Exhibit 3:
Finding of Violation Issued 06-08-2021
Exhibit 4:
Appeal Request Received 06-23-2021
Exhibit 5:
Tree Inventory Report for THE-18662
Exhibit 6:
Tree Request Response Form 02-28-2019
Exhibit 7:
King County Tax Assessor Records
Exhibit 8:
Chapter 13: Street Trees
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• REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS
Project Name: Code Case Number:
Code Compliance Appeal Hearing CODE21-000251
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location
TBD Kevin Louder Eric Lifto 1809 NE 27th St
425-430-7277 Renton WA 98056
Exhibit
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Renton Code Compliance Narrative & Code Case Activity Report
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RENTON CODE COMPLIANCE CODE21-000251
NARRATIVE July 2, 2021
Address: 1809 NE 271h St
Renton, WA 98056
Violator: Eric Lifto
• RMC Violation: RMC 9-13-9: Violations of Street Trees Chapter and Penalties
June 3, 2021: Code Compliance received a request from Urban Forestry for a street tree
removal violation. The included report states that the arborist inspector for the City
requested the person on site performing the tree removal to stop on May 14, 2021. On
May 20, 2021 the arborist inspector for the City noted that work had continued. See
Exhibit 2.
June 08, 2021: Code Compliance issued a finding of violation with a fee attached to Eric
Lifto for removing a City owned tree without permission. King County Tax Assessor
indicates that Eric Lifto is the owner of 1809 NE 27th St. The $9,450 fee attached
includes the value of the tree, the cost to remove the tree, and the cost to replace the
tree. See exhibit 3 and 7.
June 23, 2021: Eric Lifto's appeal request received by the City Clerk's office.
The tree that Eric Lifto had removed was owned by the City of Renton. As the tree was
30 caliper inches, it is considered a landmark tree and its removal would require a
permit on private or public property. Mr. Lifto did not have a permit from the City of
Renton to remove the tree. The tree, asset ID THE 18662, had a low risk grade on the
most recent tree inventory report and does not fit in the permit exemptions listed in 9-
13-4. See exhibit 5. As the tree was illegally removed RMC 9-13-9 allows for the City's
arborist to determine the value of the tree removed and collect expenses related to the
removal and replacement. The $9,450 dollars is the cost that the City will spend to
replace the value of the tree that was illegally removed.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the
foregoing is true and correct.
signed on 7 in Renton, Washington
Kevin Louder
Code Compliance Inspector
Assigned To: Kevin Louder Violator: Eric Lifto Opened Date: 06/08/2021
Address: 1809 Ne 27Th St Owner: Eric Lifto Closed Date:
Renton, WA 98056-2244
Data Entry Date Created By
O6/08/2021 Kevin Louder
Activity Type Activity Name Comments
Diary Log Urban forestry met with property owner and
the arborist on May 14, 2021 and told them
both that the tree belonged to the City and to
stop cutting the tree. Inspection on May 20
showed that the work continued.
Fee included the tree value of $6,750, the
removal cost $2,000, and the replacement
cost $700. 1 reduced the replacement cost to
$700 as fees are assessed in 100 dollar
increments.
July 02, 2021
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• CITY OF RENTON
o + DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
►�: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS
Project Name: Code Case Number:
Code Compliance Appeal Hearing CODE21-000251
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location
TBD Kevin Louder Eric Lifto 1809 NE 27th St
425-430-7277 Renton WA 98056
Exhibit
2
Urban Forestry Request and Report
CITY OF
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Kevin Louder
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments:
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
Donna Locher
Lead Code Compliance Inspector
City of Renton
425-430-7438
dlocher@rentonwa.gov
Code Compliance
Friday, June 4, 2021 6:44 AM
Kevin Louder
FW: 1809 NE 27th St Landmark sized Street Tree Topping Violation
1809 NE 27th St Street Tree Topping Violation.docx
Follow up
Flagged
From: Anne Jones <ACJones@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 3, 20213:28 PM
To: Code Compliance <codecompliance@Rentonwa.gov>
Cc: Ian Gray <IGray@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: FW: 1809 NE 27th St Landmark sized Street Tree Topping Violation
Good afternoon,
Please issue a WOV letter to the property owners of 1809 NE 27th St, for topping a landmark street tree on May 14,
2021.
The Arborist Inspector requested the "arborist" on site stop work on May 14, 2021, and informed the property owner
onsite of the violation ramifications, including the fine per diameter inch. The "arborist" proceeded with topping the
tree. See attached photos.
The health and condition of the tree is compromised by the tree work, and is considered a public safety risk.
The property owner shall pay the value of the street tree, $225.00 per diameter inch, the tree removal and replacement
costs.
Tree Value ($225.00 per diameter inch @ 30" inches diameter) $6,750.00
Removal Cost (8 hours, includes traffic control for lane closure) $2,000.00
Replacement Planting (Wholesale Plant Cost and Reasonable Installation Fee) 750.00
Total $9,500.00
Thank you,
Anne Jones
Consulting Arborist Inspector
1055 S. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
425-430-6698
acjones@rentonwa.gov
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+ DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS
Project Name: Code Case Number:
Code Compliance Appeal Hearing CODE21-000251
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location
TBD Kevin Louder Eric Lifto 1809 NE 271h St
425-430-7277 Renton WA 98056
Exhibit
3
Finding of Violation Issued 06-08-2021
CITY OF
entond.
Finding of Violation
Armondo Pavone Mayor c —t
Community & Economic Development C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator
Issued To:
Eric Lifto
1809 NE 27th St
Renton, WA 98056
Date: June 08, 2021
Code Case No: CODE21-000251
Owner (Tax -Payer): Eric Lifto
Violation Address:
1809 NE 27th St
Renton, WA 98056-2244
The undersigned City of Renton Code Compliance Inspector hereby certifies and states that a Warning of Violation has
been provided to the named violator and the violation was not eliminated. The Violator has created, permitted to exist,
maintained or failed to eliminate the following violation(s):
VIOLATION 1: Code Violation
Investigation Date
06/08/2021
Violation Note: On May 14, 2021 the City Arborist Inspector met with the arborist cutting the tree on site and
notified them of the violation and requested the work to stop. The City Arborist Inspector also
informed the property owner of the violation and the penalty. The Arborist Inspector returned to
the location on May 20, 2021 and observed that work has continued.
Code Text: 9-13-9 VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND PENALTIES:
A. Damages to Trees: Damage to street trees shall be repaired by the City and the costs of
repairs invoiced to the abutting property owner, or the person(s) whom caused the damage if
known by the City. Damages shall be assessed by the City arborist using the most recent edition of
the Guide for Plant Appraisal Trunk Formula Method. Where damage is severe the City arborist
may require the removal of the tree instead of repair. The abutting property owner or person(s)
whom caused the damage shall pay all costs of removal, including all site renovation costs, the
damages assessed according to the Guide for Plant Appraisal and tree replacement costs.
Corrective Action: Pay all costs of removal, including site renovation costs, the damages assessed according to the
Guide for Plant Appraisal and tree replacement costs.
Tree Value ($225.00 per diameter inch @ 30" inches diameter) $6,750.00
Removal Cost (8 hours, includes traffic control for lane closure) $2,000.00
Replacement Planting (Wholesale Plant Cost and Reasonable Installation Fee) $ 700.00
Total $9,450.00
Fees: Description Amount
CODE - First Violation - $2,700.00
Trees Removed
9-13-9 VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND PENALTIES:
A. Damages to Trees: Damage to street trees shall be repaired by the City and the costs of
repairs invoiced to the abutting property owner, or the person(s) whom caused the damage if
known by the City. Damages shall be assessed by the City arborist using the most recent edition of
the Guide for Plant Appraisal Trunk Formula Method. Where damage is severe, the City arborist
may require the removal of the tree instead of repair. The abutting property owner or person(s)
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whom caused the damage shall pay all costs of removal, including all site renovation costs, the
damages assessed according to the Guide for Plant Appraisal and tree replacement costs.
Corrective Action: Pay all costs of removal, including site renovation costs, the damages assessed according to the
Guide for Plant Appraisal and tree replacement costs.
Tree Value ($225.00 per diameter inch @ 30" inches diameter) $6,750.00
Removal Cost (8 hours, includes traffic control for lane closure) $2,000.00
Replacement Planting (Wholesale Plant Cost and Reasonable Installation Fee) $ 700.00
Total $9,450.00
Fees: Description Amount
PLAN - Tree Fee -in -Lieu $6,750.00
Program
Violation 1 Subtotal: $9,450.00
I Total Amount - 00
Payment of $9,450.00 must be made within fifteen (15) days of the date of this Finding of Violation. All city codes listed
on this Finding of Violation must be brought into compliance within fifteen (15) days of the date of this Finding of
Violation. Invoice to follow.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I have issued this Finding of Violation on
this date and at the location stated above. I certify that I believe by a preponderance of the evidence that the violator
committed the above violation(s).
Signed: Date:
Issued By: Kevin Louder
Code Compliance Inspector
425-430-7277
klouder@rentonwa.gov
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Code Case No: CODE21-000251 Date: June 08, 2021
Violation Address: Total Amount Due: $9,450.00
1809 NE 27th St
Renton, WA 98056-2244
NOTICE OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION
The City has elected to establish a non judicial hearing and determination system to enforce Renton Municipal Codes (RMC) civil code
violations. Therefore a code violation penalty, consistent with RMC 1-3-2.P is imposed, not including any costs, fees or assessments.
You may respond in the following manner.
❑ I deny creating, permitting to exist, maintaining or failing to eliminate the violation(s) and I am requesting a hearing to contest this
Finding of Violation. Appeal requests must be received by the Renton City Clerk's office within 15 days of the date of this Finding of
Violation. Please send me a hearing date. 1 promise to appear on that date. The administrator must prove by a preponderance of the
evidence that I committed the violation. I understand that under RMC 1-3-2.G that the administrator shall decide whether the
opportunity to be heard will be only in writing or in person, or both. The city is not required to call witnesses to testify at the hearing.
Pursuant to RMC 1-3-2.K, failure to attend the scheduled hearing makes the Finding of Violation final, and I may be subject to
additional costs if I fail to withdraw or resolve my appeal prior to the hearing date. I also understand that the city has not waived any
rights or remedies under the law.
Appeals should be mailed to: City of Renton Attention:
City Clerk
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
I admit that I have created, permitted to exist, maintained or failed to eliminate the violations) and do not need or want any kind of
hearing. As a result, I have enclosed a check or money order (do not send cash) in the amount of $ . 1 understand 1 am
required to bring the property into compliance with City of Renton Municipal Code. I also understand that if compliance is not
achieved I may be issued additional Findings of Violation with increasing penalties, and or criminally prosecuted. NSF checks will be
treated as failure to respond.
Payment should be made to: City of Renton
Attention: 1st Floor Finance
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057
Complete information below. (PLEASE PRINT
Name:
Street or P.O. Box:
City: State:
Telephone: Home: Work:
Email:
Zip:
Signature of Violator: Date.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS
Project Name: Code Case Number:
Code Compliance Appeal Hearing CODE21-000251
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation location
TBD Kevin Louder Eric Lifto 1809 NE 27t' St
425-430-7277 Renton WA 98056
Exhibit
Appeal Request Received 06-23-2021
CITY OF
entonw
Code Case No: CODF-21-M51
Violation Address:
1809 NE 27th St
Renton, WA 98056-2244
NOTICE OF R.ENTON MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION
Date: June 08.2021
Total Amount Ow: $9 450 00
The City .has end to establish a non judKmai hear" grid detemunabon system to enforce Renton Mun apat Codes (RMC) ravd code
violations There`are a code vwtaaon penally. consistent%-6 RMC 1-3-2-P is imposed. not Includ.rq any oasts fees or assessments
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to eidst, ntristr;:`.iwig or Fisitxj to el.mmnte the v:vta6an(s) and I am rei;uestirg a itear�+9 to contest tl7 s
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Please send heai promise to app>=ar on that date. The adm nlstraior must peeve b1r a R*eporde-ara� of the
evidence that I cnrnmired the Mattes I u td filet under RMC 1-3-2 G that the administrator sham decide whether the
opportunity to be hem wig be o* in *T*srtg or in person, or hods. The city is not required to can witnesses to test;Efy at the hearu g.
Pursuant to RMC 1-3-2 K, falure to atte the scheduled heanng makes the Futd"utg of Violation final, and 1 may be s J ect to
addkwW costs if I fag to wIlmiraw or resolve my appeal arbor to the heanng date I also understand that the city has not rrratved any
nahts or remed.es under the laver
Appeals should be mailed to City of Renton Attention:
City Berk
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA MS?
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hearing As a result. I ttavwe encased a check or stoney oar (do not send cash) n the amount of $ i understand t am
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actueved I may be issued aid Hotta! Fri of Violaton with ;nrseas ng penalties and or amtmalty prosecuted NSF checks v0 be
treated as facture to respond
Payment should be made to City of Renton
Attention: 1st Floor Finance
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA SM57
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• CITY OF RENTON
p +) DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS
Project Name: Code Case Number:
Code Compliance Appeal Hearing CODE21-0002S1
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location
TBD Kevin Louder Eric Lifto 1809 NE 27th St
425-430-7277 Renton WA 98056
Exhibit
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Tree Inventory Report for THE-18662
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Description
Tree Sites ALL
THE-18662
Details
• OBJECTID
49822
• Asset ID
THE-18662
• Common Tree Name
Austrian pine
• Tree Genus
Pinus
• Tree Species
nigra
• DBH
30
• TrUnk Type
Single
• Canopy Shape
Pyramid
• Wires Present?
No
• Lifecycle Status
Active
• Install Date
N/A
• Retire Date
N/A
• Owned By
Our Agency
• Maintained By
Our Agency
• Inspection Frequency
N/A
• Tree Condition Rating
50 Tree with minor structural defects and few signs of poor health
• Tree Location Rating
80
• Species Rating (PNW-ISA)
N/A
• Risk Rating
Low
• Tree Value
N/A
• Treatment Type
Other -See Notes
• Tree Site Status
Planted
• Tree Site Designation
Street
• Tree Site Condition
Good
• Tree Site Growth Space
Well/pit
• Tree Site Growth Spare Size
7-1 Oft
• Grates
No
• Site Address
1809 NE 27th St
• Location Description
N/A
• Community Planning Area
Kennydale
• Created By
TrWe
• Date Created
Nov 20, 2019 4:00 PM
• Last Updated By
COMMSVCS
• Date Last Updated
Jun 29, 2021 12:08 AM
• Notes
Codom. Remove ivy.
• GloballD
1740B4598-CDDB-40A1-9A65-DAF128CD398D)
• SHAPE
N/A
• DRGUNIQUEID
THE-18662
• DRGDEFECT
Included Bark/Weak Union(s)
csPNWISA_SpeciesRatings
Project Name:
Code Compliance Appeal Hearing
CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS
Code Case Number:
CODE21-000251
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location
TBD Kevin Louder Eric Lifto 1809 NE 271h St
425-430-7277 Renton WA 98056
Exhibit
Tree Request Response Form 02-28-2019
CITY OF
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Tree Request Response Form
City of Renton
Name Of Caller or Property Owner
Telephone/Email: 425-430-6698 / acjones@rentonwa.gov
Site Address: 1809 NE 27th St Renton, WA 98056
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TREE MY USA
February 28, 2019
Date Request Received
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 City 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: Western red cedar, 18 inches diameter, in poor condition due to storm damage.
Tree Planting:
Other Work:
Comments: Map of tree location included.
Work To Be Performed: When In Area X
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.
Tree removal shall be performed by a qualified ISA Certified Arborist, in accordance with ANSI Standards, and in
accordance with ISA Best Management Practices. A permit and proof of insurance are required. Property owners
may be required to plant a replacement tree after removal.
Tree planting shall be by permit only. Consult the City's Recommended Tree List for species selection (see the link
below). For more information about the Urban Forestry Program please visit the City of Renton website at:
https://www.rentonwa.gov/cros/one.aspx?portalId=7922741 &pageId=8853731
Notes
Western red cedar, 18 inches diameter, in poor
condition. Structure of tree is compromised due to
stone damage of codominant leader.
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Project Name:
Code Compliance Appeal Hearing
CITY OF RENTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS
Code Case Number:
CODE21-000251
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location
TBD Kevin Louder Eric Lifto 1809 NE 27th St
425-430-7277 Renton WA 98056
Exhibit
King County Tax Assessor Records
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PARCEL DATA
Parcel
334390-3045
Name
LIFTO ERIC
Site Address
1809 NE 27TH ST 98056
Residential Area
085-001 (SE Appraisal
District)
Property Name
egal Description
Jurisdiction
RENTON
Levy Code
2100
Property Type
R
Plat Block / Building Number
Plat Lot / Unit Number
280
NE-5 -23-5
Quarter -Section -Township-
Range
HILLMANS LK WN GARDEN OF EDEN # 4 PORTION OF W 198 FT OF E 388.07 FT OF TRACT 280 - BAAP ON S
LINE OF TRACT 280 THE SE CORNER BEARING S 89-01-07 E 215.07 FT TH N 89-01-07 W 173 FT ALONG S LINE
OF TRACT 280 TH N 0-33-45 E 74.07 FT TAP ON S LINE OF NE 27TH ST TH S 80-28-50 E 185.44 FT ALONG SAID
LINE TH S 12-55-24 W 47.57 FT TO POB - AKA PARCEL C OF CITY OF RENTON LOT LINE ADJ NO 12-83
RECORDING NO 8309289002
PLat Block:
Plat Lot: 280
LAND DATA
Highest & Best Use As If Vacant
SINGLE FAMILY
Highest & Best Use As
PRESENT USE
Improved
Present Use
Single Family(Res
Use/Zone)
Land SgFt
10,810
Acres
0.25
Rainier
Territorial
Olympics
Cascades
Seattle Skyline
Puget Sound
Lake Washington
Lake Sammamish
Lake/River/Creek
Other View
Views
Desianations
Historic Site
Current Use
(none)
Nbr Bldg Sites
Adjacent to Golf Fairway
NO
Adjacent to Greenbelt
NO
Other Designation
NO
Deed Restrictions
NO
Development Rights Purchased
NO
Easements
NO
Native Growth Protection
Easement
NO
DNR Lease
IND
Percentage Unusable
Unbuildable
IND
Restrictive Size Shape
NO
Zoning
R-8
Water
WATER DISTRICT
Sewer/Septic
PUBLIC
Road Access
PUBLIC
Parking
Street Surface
PAVED
waterfront
Waterfront Location
Waterfront Footage
0
Lot Depth Factor
0
Waterfront Bank
Tide/Shore
Waterfront Restricted Access
Waterfront Access Rights
NO
Poor Quality
NO
Proximity Influence
NO
Nuisances
Topography
Traffic Noise
MODERATE
Airport Noise
Power Lines
NO
Other Nuisances
NO
Problems
Water Problems
NO
Transportation Concurrency
NO
Other Problems
NO
Environmental
Environmental NO
BUILDING
Building Number
1
Year Built
11943
Year Renovated
0
Stories
1
Living Units
1
Grade
16 Low Average
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Picture of Building 1
Grade Variant
0
Condition
Very Good
Basement Grade
1st Floor
1,220
1/2 Floor
0
2nd Floor
10
Upper Floor
0
Finished Basement
10
Total Finished Area
11,220
Total Basement
0
Basement Garage
0
Unfinished 1/2
0
Unfinished Full
0
AGLA
1,220
Attached Garage
0
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
3/4 Baths
0
1/2 Baths
10
Heat Source
Electricity
Heat System
Forced Air
Deck Area SgFt
0
Open Porch SgFt
50
Enclosed Porch SgFt
0
Brick/Stone
0
Fireplace Single Story
0
Fireplace Muilti Story
0
Fireplace Free Standing
0
Fireplace Additional
10
AddnlCost
10
Obsolescence
0
Net Condition
0
Percentage Complete
0
Daylight Basement
View Utilization
Accessory Of Building Number: 11
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Accessory Type
Picture
Description
SgFt
Grade
Eff Year
%
Value
Date Valued
MISC IMP
10' x 10' shed
1000
5/3/2010
'FAX RZOLL HISTORY
Account
Valued
Year
Tax
Year
Omit
Year
Levy
Code
Appraised
pp
Land
Value(S)
Appraised
pI
Imps
Value(E)
A
Appraised d
Total
Value(S)
New
Dollars
($)
Taxable
Land
Value
M
Taxable
Imps
Value
M
Taxable
Total
Value
MReason
Tax
Value
334390304502
2021
2022
2100
260,000
188,000
448,000
0
260,000
188,000
448,000
334390304502
2020
2021
2100
I223,000
155,000
378,000
0
223,000
155,000
378,000
334390304502I2019
2020
2100
1221,000
154,000
375,000
0
221,000
154,000
375,000
334390304502
2018
2019
2100
217,000
147,000
364,000
0
217,000
147,000
364,000
334390304502
2017
2018
2100
198,000
120,000
318,000
0
198,000
120,000
318,000
334390304502
2016
2017
2100
174,000
105,000
279,000
0
174,000
105,000
279.000
334390304502
2015
2016
2100
151,000
108,000
259,000
0
151,000
108,000
1259,000
334390304502
2014
2015
2100
142.000
87.000
229,000
0
142,000
87,000
229,000
334390304502
2013
2014
2100
117,000
57.000
174,000
10
117,000
57,000
174,000
334390304502
2012
2013
2100
117,000
73,000
1190,000
10
117,000
73,000
190.000
334390304502
2011
2012
2100
1122,000
71,000
193,000
0
122,000
71,000
193,000
334390304502
2010
2011
2100
136,000
83,000
219,000
22,000
1136,000
83,000
219,000
334390304502
2009
12010
2100
129,000
88,000
217,000
0
129,000
88,000
1217,000
334390304502
2008
12009
2100
147,000
125,000
272,000
0
147.000
125.000
1272,GOO
334390304502
2007
2008
2100
134,000
107,000
241,000
0
134,000
107,000
241,000
334390304502
2006
2007
2100
117,000
93,000
210,000
0
117,000
93.000
210,000
334390304502
2005
2006
2100
1102,000
180,000
1182,000
0
102,000
80,000
182,000
334390304502
2004
2005
2100
96,000
75,000
1 171,000
10
96,000
75,000
171,000
334390304502
2003
2004
2100
93,000
70,000
163,000
0
93,000
70,000
163,000
334390304502
2002
20031
121100
90,000
155,000
145.000
10
90,000
155,000
145,000
334390304502
2001
2002
2100
86,000
64,000
150,000
0
86,000
64,000
150,000
334390304502
2000
2001
2100
79.000
59,000
138,000
0
79.000
59,000
138,000
334390304502
1999
2000
2100
69,000
51,000
120,000
0
69,000
51,000
120,000
334390304502
1998
1999
2100
63,000
44,000
107,000
0
63,000
44,000
107,000
334390304502
1997
1998
2100
0
0
0
0
58,000
40,000
98,000
334390304502
1996
119971
2100
10
0
0
0
58,000
40.000
98,000
334390304502
1994
1995
2100
10
0
0
0
58,000
24,800
82,800
334390304502
1992
1993
2100
0
0
0
0
30,300
47,500
77,800
334390304502
1990
1991
2100
0
0
0
0
28,600
44,800
73,400
334390304502
1988
1989
2100
0
0
10
0
21,200
127,800
49,000
334390304502
1986
1987
2100
0
0
10
0
20,700
25,400
46,100
334390304502I1984
1985
2100
0
0
0
0
19,300
22,400
41,700
334390304502
1983
1984
2100
0
0
0
0
19,300
25,700
45,000
334390304502
1982
1983
2100
10
0
0
0 119,500
25,700
45,200
SALES HI'S?ORY
Excise
I Recording
Document
Sale Price
Seller Name
Buyer Name
Instrument
Sale
Number
Number
Date
Reason
BANK OF NEW
YORK MELLON
Special
2449440
20100707001469
6/30/2010
$193,400.00
TRUST CO
LIFTO ERIC
Warranty
None
NATIONAL
Deed
ASSOCIATION
REGIONAL
BANK OF NEW
2437013
20100416000907
4112l2010
$359,987.00
TRUSTEE
YORK MELLON
Trustees'Foreclosure
SERVICES
TRUST
Deed
CORPORATION
COMPANY
BUI VAN
BRADFORD
Statutory
2147970
20050819000271
8/16/2005
$250,000.00
ANH+TANPHU+UYEN
TIFFANY
Warranty
None
NGUYEN
LAU
LO U
Deed
BUI VAN
Statutory
1923012
20021120002890
11/14/2002
$175,000.00
YOUNGDAHL
ANH+NGUYEN
Warranty
None
LAURA M
UYEN+BUITAN
Deed
PHU
1923010
20021120002889
11/14/2002
$0.00
HUYNH CHRIS T
BUI VAN ANH
Quit Claim
Deed
ent
1615573
199805292503
5/22/1998
$116.000.00
WILLIAMS V
YOUNGDAL
Statutory
Warranty
LNne
ANNIE
LAURA M
Deed
REVIEW HIS', CRY
PERM;, Hi;_'i3kl
Permit
Permit Description
Type
Issue
Permit
Issuing
Reviewed
Number
Date
Value
Jurisdiction
Date
A (Single Family Residential Alteration) project
E16000772
installing (Service Change 1-200 amps). Additional Info
2115/2016
$1,700
RENTON
(). Work Site Location (),
HOME- E'viPROVEMEN T F: EMP HON
ADVERTISEMENT
CITY OF RENTON
p DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS
Project Name: Code Case Number:
Code Compliance Appeal Hearing CODE21-000251
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location
TBD Kevin Louder Eric Lifto 1809 NE 271h St
425-430-7277 Renton WA 98056
Exhibit
RMC Chapter 13: Street Trees
CITY OF
L. O c
rF N7 N
CHAPTER 13
STREET TREES'
SECTION:
9-13-1:
Purpose
9-13-2:
Definitions
9-13-3:
Power And Authority
9-13-4:
Exemptions
9-13-5:
Duties Of Owner
9-13-6:
Care Of Trees
9-13-7:
Tree Planting In The Right -Of -Way
9-13-8:
Tree Removal
9-13-9:
Violations Of This Chapter And Penalties
9-13-1 PURPOSE:
A. Trees have substantial benefits to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Renton, as well as to the
environment. Additionally, the presence of trees in our community advances the economic, social and aesthetic well-being of
the community. Accordingly, the purpose of this chapter is to provide for the planting, maintenance and protection of trees
within the City of Renton (hereafter "the City") on City property.
B. The general purpose of this chapter is to exercise the City's police power for the benefit of the public health, safety and
welfare; to provide enforcement mechanisms, abatement and collection of abatement expenses by the City, and to these
ends this chapter shall be liberally construed.
C. This chapter shall be enforced for the benefit of the health, safety and welfare of the general public, not for the benefit of
any particular person or class of persons.
D. It is the intent of this chapter to place the obligation of complying with its requirements upon the owner of the land
abutting public right-of-ways. No provision or term used in this chapter is intended to impose any duty upon the City or any of
its officers, officials and employees which would subject them to damages in a civil action. (Ord. 5958, 12-9-19)
9-13-2 DEFINITIONS:
Definitions used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:
A. ALLEY: a public way, paved or unpaved, which is intended to provide or which provides a roadway for vehicular and
pedestrian access to abutting properties and is generally located to the rear or side of those properties, but not including
such a public way in its natural and undeveloped state which cannot be used by vehicles.
B. ADMINISTRATOR: for the purposes of this chapter, the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic
Development or his or her designee.
C. CITY ARBORIST the Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Manager of the City of Renton.
D. CITY PROPERTY: all improved right-of-ways, unimproved right-of-ways, and all other parcels, lots, or acreages,
including parks and open spaces, within the City of Renton owned by the City.
E. CROWN: the leaves and branches of a tree, from the lowest branch on the trunk to the top.
F. TOPPING: the indiscriminate removal of live branches and trunk ends without respect for branch unions or branch
nodes or removing live branches from more than forty (40%) percent of the live crown. Also referred to as rounding -over,
heading, and hat -racking.
G. DRIP LINE: a line projected to the ground from the outer edge of the tree canopy delineating the outermost extent of
foliage in all directions.
H. OWNER: any person who, alone or with others, has title or interest in property with or without accompanying actual
possession thereof, and including any person who as agent, or as executor, administrator, trustee or guardian of an estate,
has charge, care or control of any property.
I. PLANTING STRIP: that part of a street right-of-way between the abutting property line and the curb or traveled portion of
the street, exclusive of any sidewalk.
J. RIGHT-OF-WAY: all City property granted or reserved for, or dedicated to, public use for street purposes, together with
City property granted or reserved for, or dedicated to, public use for walkways, sidewalks, and bikeways, whether improved,
unimproved, or unopened, including the air rights, subsurface rights and easements related thereto.
K. STREET TREE: any tree which is located within the improved or unimproved right-of-way in the City of Renton.
L. TREE TOPPING: Removing live branches from more than forty (40%) percent of a trees total height and/or removing
live branches without- respect for branch unions or branch nodes shall be considered topping.
M. UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY: right-of-way(s) that are not paved, graded, or otherwise altered for the purpose of
vehicle, pedestrian, or bicycle travel.
N. VEGETATION: trees, shrubs, grass, weeds, bushes, vines, and other plant materials, including but not limited to
clippings, fallen leaves, fruit or branches. (Ord. 5958, 12-9-19)
9-13-3 POWER AND AUTHORITY:
A. The City shall have the exclusive power and authority over the planting, care, and removal of trees and vegetation within
all City property owned or controlled by the City as necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve and enhance the quality
and beauty of such areas.
B. The City arborist, or his/her designee, shall oversee the planting, care, and removal of trees on City property and within
public right-of-way. (Ord. 5958, 12-9-19)
9-13-4 EXEMPTIONS:
The following activities are exempt from the permitting requirements of this chapter:
1. Emergency Tree Removal: Any tree that poses an imminent threat to life or property may be removed. The City must be
notified within seven (7) days of the emergency tree removal with evidence of the threat for removing the tree to be
considered exempt from this Chapter. If the City arborist determines that the emergency tree removal was not warranted or if
the removed tree was required by a development permit, the City arborist may require that the party obtain a permit and/or
require that replacement trees and vegetation be replanted as mitigation.
2. Utility Maintenance: Trees may be removed by the City or utility provider in situations involving interruption of services
provided by a utility only if pruning cannot solve utility service problems. Utility maintenance shall conform to a City -approved
Utility Vegetation Management Plan. (Ord. 5958, 12-9-19)
9-13-5 DUTIES OF OWNER:
A. No person shall remove, plant, replace, prune, alter, perform surgery on a tree, or disturb the land within the dripline of
any tree within public right-of-ways, or cause such work to be done by others, without first obtaining a permit from the City for
such work; however, no person shall be required to obtain a permit to water trees, add mulch to trees, mow lawn or maintain
shrubs or ground covers in the public right-of-way abutting their property, provided such actions do not result in damage to
trees.
B. The owner of property abutting public sidewalk where tree branches overhanging said sidewalk are within eight (8) feet,
measured vertically from any point on the sidewalk, shall notify the City arborist of such conditions.
C. The owner of property abutting a public street or alley where tree branches overhanging said roadway are within sixteen
(16) feet, measured vertically from any point on the roadway, shall notify the City arborist of such conditions. (Ord. 5958, 12-
9-19)
9-13-6 CARE OF TREES:
A. Utility Providers: Public utilities shall maintain any vegetation that interferes with their utilities and may prune trees;
provided that the best practices, policies, techniques and methods for pruning trees established by the International Society
of Arboriculture are followed.
B. Tree Topping: Tree topping healthy trees shall be prohibited provided that trees severely damaged by storms or other
causes, or certain trees under utility wires, or other obstructions where other pruning practices are impractical, may be
topped for public safety. Tree topping without a permit expressly approving topping shall be considered an attempt of tree
removal and shall be subject to the penalties described herein for unlawful tree removal.
C. Injury to Trees Prohibited: No person shall commit any of the following acts upon a tree located within property owned
or controlled by the City of Renton:
1. Injure, destroy, damage, mutilate, deface or commit any act which will prevent the growth or cause the death of any
tree.
2. Secure, attach, fasten, nail or run through any rope, cable, wire, sign or fixture to, around or through any tree.
3. Deposit, place or permit the deposit of any toxic or hazardous substance on or about any tree.
4. Excavate or disturb the ground within the drip line of any tree without a permit.
5. Perform any work within the drip line of any tree without taking measures as directed by the City to protect the tree
from injury and damage.
6. Remove any guard, stake or other protective device or close or obstruct any open space about the base of a tree
designed to permit access of air, water or fertilizer.
7. Perform any other act contrary to this chapter.
D. Construction Near Street Trees: Damage to street trees, including their root systems is prohibited. Construction activity
within critical root zone of street trees shall be conducted using only hand equipment whenever such work will affect the tree,
unless authorized in writing by the City arborist.
1. Roots: Roots greater than two inches (2") in diameter shall not be severed without prior approval of the City
arborist; other roots must be cleanly cut so that the bark and wood of the root are smooth and not jagged, splintered or
fractured. Use of machinery that grabs and pulls roots is prohibited.
2. Mulch: A wood chip mulch six (6) inches thick shall be placed by hand around tree root systems prior to beginning
work within the drip line in accordance with the standards promulgated by the City arborist.
3. Protection Within Drip Line: Tree roots, branches and trunks shall be protected from damage using the appropriate
techniques promulgated by the City arborist.
4. Trenching, Excavations and Directional Boring: Trenching, excavation and directional boring methods and
standards shall be determined by the City arborist. (Ord. 5958, 12-9-19)
9.13-7 TREE PLANTING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY:
Proposed tree planting in the right-of-way without associated private land development shall be subject to RMC 4-4-070,
Landscaping, and require an approved permit for planting by the City arborist. Whenever the City proposes the planting of a
tree, two (2) weeks' advance written notice will be provided to the owner of record of the parcel of land or property abutting
the land on which such tree shall be planted. The absence of a timely notice shall not constitute a reason to delay the
planting. (Ord. 5958, 12-9-19)
9-13-8 TREE REMOVAL:
Applicants requesting to remove trees must submit a completed permit application on a form provided by the City. Street
trees may be removed if the City arborist determines a tree is causing physical damage to property or has been damaged by
past maintenance practices, for which generally accepted arboriculture practices cannot correct the problem, and the
removal can be performed without adversely affecting the health of adjacent trees.
A. If tree removal is approved by the City, the following conditions shall apply:
1. Trees within the public right-of-way that are permitted to be cut down shall be removed with the root and stump
grubbed or ground out to a depth of at least nine (9) inches below surface grade.
2. Surface roots beyond the main stump are to be removed to a depth of five (5) inches below grade.
3. All wood and debris shall be removed from the site and no wood or debris shall be permitted to remain on the
street or sidewalk at the end of the work day.
4. Holes shall be properly barricaded or immediately filled to match the existing grade.
5. The site shall be barricaded to protect the public any time work is in progress.
6. A permit shall not be issued without proof of liability insurance at or above the City's minimum insurance coverage
requirements.
B. When the City arborist determines that the removal of a tree is necessary or justified in connection with a permit, the
tree(s) shall be replaced if possible. The cost of the removal and replacement of the tree shall be the responsibility of the
permittee. Replacement of trees shall be in accordance with the following guidelines:
1. Tree selection and planting shall be in conformance with the provisions of section 4-4-070, Landscaping, in addition
to this Chapter.
2. The number of replacement trees shall be at the ratio of one (1) replacement tree for every one (1) tree removed.
3. In lieu of planting replacement trees, and at the sole discretion of the City arborist, the permittee may contribute to
the City's tree fund a dollar amount equal to the value of the replacement trees, including installation costs.
4. The permittee shall be required to maintain all replacement trees in a healthy condition for a period of two (2) years
after planting. The permittee shall be obligated to replant any replacement tree that dies, becomes diseased or is
removed during this two (2)-year time period.
5. The permittee has executed a hold harmless agreement in a form satisfactory to the City attorney, indemnifying the
City from claims as a result of the permittee's removal of said tree.
6. The provisions of this Chapter do not preclude the City from removing, maintaining, or replanting any vegetation,
including trees, in public right-of-ways. (Ord. 5958, 12-9-19)
9-13-9 VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND PENALTIES:
A. Damages to Trees: Damage to street trees shall be repaired by the City and the costs of repairs invoiced to the abutting
property owner, or the person(s) whom caused the damage if known by the City. Damages shall be assessed by the City
arborist using the most recent edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal Trunk Formula Method. Where damage is severe, the
City arborist may require the removal of the tree instead of repair. The abutting property owner or person(s) whom caused
the damage shall pay all costs of removal, including all site renovation costs, the damages assessed according to the Guide
for Plant Appraisal and tree replacement costs.
B. Unless otherwise specified, violations of this Chapter are misdemeanors subject to RMC 1-3-1. (Ord. 5958, 12-9-19)
1 Prior legislation: Ords. 1482, 6-1-54; 4856, 8-21-00 and 5159, 10-17-05.
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