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DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
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APPLICANT:
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PROJECT LOCATION:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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PLANNING DIVISION
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION
FROM SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT
December 24, 2014
LUA14-001649
May Creek Trail Emergency Tree Removal
Roca le Timmons, Senior Planner
City of Renton
1055 S Grady Way
TERRY FLATLEY, PARKS DEPT -CITY OF RENTON
1055 S Grady Way .. -
Renton, WA 98057-3232
4260 Lake Washington Blvd N
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The applicant is requesting a Shoreline Exemption to remove 3 cottonwood trees
that have shifted to the north and represent a safety concern to users of May
Creek Trail area. The subject site is located in Reach B of May Creek Reach and
is designated Shoreline Urban Conservancy. The trees are located on the south
(left) bank of May Creek east of Lake Washington Blvd N and Interstate 405. The
removal of these trees is considered an emergency due to the safety concerns
for users of the May Creek Trail. The City's Urban Forester, Terry Flatley has
assessed the trees and has concluded that all three trees have shifted to the
north and hang over the trail and require immediate removal. Most or all tree
debris will be lowered to the ground and retained at the site for habitat. A
section of the trunk for each tree will remain standing to also provide habitat.
There are no replacement plantings proposed because the site below the trees
was recently planted with a combination of trees and shrubs. Replacement
planting may occur where removal operations damage existing shrubs and
plantings. The work is anticipated to occur on December 29, 2014.
NW32-24-5
LOT A RENTON SP #LUA-11-037-SHPL REC #20110726900006 SD SP DAF-LOT 2
RENTON LLA #LUA-05-069-LLA REC #20051012900009 BEING POR GL 1 LY W
OF ST HWY & WLY OF LK WASH BLVD N
May Creek
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City of Renton Deportment of Commun;ty & Economic Devel.t
May Creek Trail Emergency Tree Removal
Certificate mption from Shoreline Substantial Development
LUA14-001649
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 trees are classified as an Extreme Hazard
threatening public heath and safety.
The proposed development is Consistent or Inconsistent with:
Consistent Policies of the Sharline Management Act.
Not Applicable The guidelines of the Department of Ecology where no Master Program has been finally
approved or adapted by the Department.
Consistent The City of Renton Shoreline Master Program.
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
December 24, 2014
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Date
The decision to Approved the Shoreline Exemption 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 January 07, 2015. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the
Renton City Clerk's office, Renton City Hall -7th Floor, (425) 430-6510.
Attachments: Vicinity/Neighborhood Detail Map, Site Plan
cc: City of Renton -Applicant
PARKS DEPT-CITY OF RENTON TERRY FLATLEY -Contact
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City of Renton Department of Community & Eco,
May Creek Trail Emergency Tree Removal
)evelopment ·ficate of Exemption from Shoreline Substantial Development
LUA14-001649
An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit is hereby Approved on the
proposed project in accordance with RMC4-9-190C 'Exemption from Permit System' and for the following
reasons:
The project meets the requirements of an emergency as the trees are classified as an Extreme Hazard
threatening public heath and safety.
The proposed development is Consistent or Inconsistent with:
Consistent Policies of the Sharline Management Act.
Not Applicable The guidelines of the Department of Ecology where no Master Program has been finally
approved or adapted by the Department.
Consistent The City of Renton Shoreline Master Program.
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
December 24, 2014
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director Date
The decision to Approved the Shoreline Exemption will become final lf 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 pm1 on January 07, 2015. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the
Renton City Clerk's office, Renton City Hall -7th Floor, (425) 430-6510.
Attachments: Vicinity/Neighborhood Detail Map, Site Plan
cc: City of Renton -Applicant
PARKS DEPT -CITY OF RENTON TERRY FLATLEY -Contact
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LAND USE PERMIT
MASTER APPLICATION
PROPERTY OWNER($) PROJECT INFORMATION
City of Renton -Community Services Department PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME:
May Creek Trail Emergency Tree Removal Project
1055 S. Grady Way
61
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PROJECTIADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE:
May Creek Trail
Renton, WA ZIP:
4260 Lake Washington Boulevard North
Renton, WA 98056
98057
425-430-6600
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER($):
3224059109
APPLICANT (if other than owner)
NAME:
EXISTING LAND USE(S):
Residential Single Family
COMPANY (if applicable):
PROPOSED LAND USE(S):
NIA
EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
ADDRESS: DESIGNATION:
Residential Sinole Familv
PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
CITY: ZIP: DESIGNATION (if applicable)
NIA
EXISTING ZONING:
TELEPHONE NUMBER: R-8
CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable):
NIA
Terry Flatley, Urban Forestry and Natural
NAME: Resources Manager
SITE AREA (in square feet):
Less than 300 square feet
City of Renton SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE
COMPANY (if applicable): Community Services Department DEDICATED:
NIA
1055 S. Grady Way SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS
ADDRESS: EASEMENTS:
NIA
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER
CITY:Renton ZIP:98057 NET ACRE (if applicable)
NIA
TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable)
NIA
425-430-6601
tflatley@rentonwa.gov NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable):
NIA
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NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: $4,000
N/A
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A
IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE
SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable):
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
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SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL D AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO
BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A
NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if
applicable): N/A
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW
PROJECT (if applicable): N/A
D FLOOD HAZARD AREA
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
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SITUATE IN THE NW QUARTER OF SECTION _R_, TOWNSHIP -11_, RANGE _5_, IN THE
CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
I, (Print Name/s) Terry Flatley. declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am (please check
one) __ the current owner of the property involved in this application or __x__ the authorized representative to act for a corporation
(please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are
~spects true and ~orrect to tl),e best ':/ my knowledge and belief.
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Application Materials
1. Legal Description for May Creek Trail Emergency Tree Removal Project
The trees in this project are located adjacent to the left bank (south bank) of May Creek. The King
County Assessor's Map shows a Parcel Number as 3224059109 and legal description is the NW Quarter-
Section 32-Township 24 North-Range 5 East.
In narrowing a description for the project site, it can be additionally described as:
The project site is on the south (left) bank of May Creek, east of Lake Washington Boulevard North and
west of Interstate 405, south of 4350 Lake Washington Boulevard North and north of the 4100 Lake
Washington Boulevard North. The trees are within 350 feet east of Lake Washington Boulevard North.
2. Project Narrative:
• May Creek Trail Emergency Tree Removal Project
• The removal of 3 black cottonwood trees that have shifted to the north and represent a
safety concern to users of the May Creek Trail area. The trees are located within 350 feet
east of Lake Washington Boulevard North and found along the left bank of May Creek.
Trelstad Tree Service will be contracted to provide tree removal services by climbing
adjacent May Creek Trail trees to remove sections lodged in the City trees. Most or all tree
debris will be lowered to the ground and retained at the site for habitat. A section of the
trunk of each tree will remain standing to provide habitat. There will be no replacement
plantings because the site below the trees was recently planted with a combination of trees
and shrubs. Replacement planting may occur where removal operations damage existing
shrubs and saplings.
The May Creek Trail is used regularly by the public since its original construction was
completed in 2012. The constructed trail sees many visitors throughout the day and has
two interpretive sites with benches and signs describing the value of the site. One tree is
close to one of these interpretive locations and they all hang over the trail.
According to the International Society of Arboriculture, Tree Risk Assessment Manual. the
risk rating for these trees is "High," the likelihood of failure and impact combined with
severe consequences to people and property yields the rating due to above factors of
condition and health of the trees.
• The contract for this work is being executed. The work is anticipated to occur on Monday,
December 29 2014.
• No other permits are required for this project. Most or all woody debris will remain within
the area for the purpose of providing habitat.
• The site use will not change and will be restored using native plants and trees if damage
occurs to recent plantings.
• There are no special site features other than those described above.
Shoreline Exemption -Application Materials
Liberty Park Tree Maintenance Project Page 1
• Soil type is listed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service as Kitsap Series silt loam
(KpB). Kitsap series is soil that is well-drained and has a profile of 60 inches or more.
Erosion hazard for this classification is listed slight to moderate, depending upon slope. The
slope where the trees are located is 2% or less in the immediate area of the tree trunks. The
tree sections will be removed manually from above the forest floor without the use of
motorized equipment so there will be no impact to the soil. This project will retain other
tree cover and a thick herbaceous and scrub-shrub groundcovers. Drainage will not be
impeded.
• The value of this project is approximately $4,000.
• No excavations or filling will occur.
• There are three trees to be removed:
i. To be removed -28 inch diameter, 28 inch diameter, and 24 inch diameter black
cottonwood trees (Populus trichocarpa).
• The Ordinary High Water Mark is immediately adjacent to the trees.
• There is no construction or development occurring in this project and the bank will remain
in its natural existing condition.
3. Neighborhood Detail Map -attached.
4. Waiver Form -attached.
Shoreline Exemption -Application Materials
Liberty Park Tree Maintenance Project Page 2
PLANNING DIVISION
WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS
• ·• LAND use PERllllifSllBMl'tTAl ~~q~,~ijr,ijij~j~{ > ,.·.· .
Calculations 1
Construction Mitigation Description 2 AND 4
Drainage Report 2
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Environmental Checklist 4
Existing Easements (Recorded Copy) 4
Floor Plans 3 AND 4
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Grading Plan, Conceptual 2
Landscape Plan, Conceptual,
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Legal Description 4
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Master Application Form 4
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Neighborhood Detail Map 4
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Plan Reductions (PMTs) 4
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This requirement may be waived by:
1. Property Services
2. Public Works Plan Review
3. Building
4. Planning
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PROJECT NAME: May Creek Tr. Em. Tree Removal Project
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PLANNING DIVISION
WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS
Plat Name Reservation 4
Pr~~~~i#~\ic\h·Kn~e11~s $\imrn~&4
Public Works Approval Letter,
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Applicant Agreement Statement, AND 3
Inventory of Existing Sites 2 AND,
Lease Agreement, Draft 2 AND,
Map of Existing Site Conditions , AND,
Map of View Area , AND,
Photosimulations 2 AND,
This requirement may be waived by:
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1. Property Services PROJECT NAME: May Creek Tr. Em. Tree Removal Project
2. Public Works Plan Review
3. Building DATE: _____________ _
4. Planning
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