HomeMy WebLinkAbout06June27TiffanyParkStopWorkFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2017
City of Renton Contacts
Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator,
425-430-6588
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
City Stops Construction Work on The Reserve at Tiffany Park Due to the
Unauthorized Removal of Trees
RENTON, WA -- The City of Renton has issued a stop work order and stopped construction work at The
Reserve at Tiffany Park development following the unauthorized removal of two trees.
Work at the site has been shut down since Friday, June 23, 2017. City staff, on-site for a routine inspection,
noticed two trees marked for preservation had been removed. The staff members verified with the on-site
development inspection engineer that the removal of these trees was unauthorized and the stop work order
was immediately issued.
The City of Renton will allow work to resume at the development provided Henley Homes, the developer,
complies with the following three conditions:
1. The two illegally removed trees must be replaced and 12 additional new trees must be planted. The
City of Renton must approve both the replacement plan and the type of replacement tree.
2. The developer must retain 30 percent of significant trees in the developable area.
3. If another tree is illegally cut down, the City of Renton will immediately revoke the current grading
permit, stopping work, and the developer must re-apply with the city for a new permit.
The Reserve at Tiffany Park is a 94-home development around the 3200 block of Southeast 18th Street. The
development went through a significant public process, starting on September 9, 2014, when the city invited
all interested parties to participate in a community meeting.
A preliminary grading permit was issued by the City of Renton’s Hearing Examiner on January 7, 2015. That
preliminary permit included 25 conditions of approval, including retention of 30 percent of the significant trees
on-site.
Prior to issuing the permit, the City of Renton required Henley Homes to submit professionally prepared
reports and studies, including a Habitat Data Report, Tree Protection Plan Report, Wetland Assessment, and
Traffic Study. The city also required independent secondary reviews of several of the submitted reports and
studies prior to making and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination and a staff recommendation
to the Hearing Examiner.
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 101,300 (2016), is located on the southeast shore of Lake
Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business
climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and
their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks,
and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website, or Facebook,
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