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Home My WebLink AboutLUA16-000442_Report 1DEPARTMENT OF COMII ~ITV -------Renton 0 AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT DATE: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT MANAGER: APPLICANT: PROJECT LOCATION: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SEC-TWN-R: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: (King County Assessor) WATER BODY: June 16, 2016 LUA16-000442, SME May Creek Trail Tree Removal Shoreline Exemption Angelea Weihs, Assistant Planner Terry Flatley 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-3232 Abutting parcel to the south of 4350 Lake Washington Blvd. The applicant is requesting a Shoreline Exemption to remove 3 red alder trees located within 620 feet east of Lake Washington BLVD N, on the north bank of May Creek along May Creek Trail (parcel number 3224059109). The property (See Exhibit 2) is 134,531 square feet, zoned Residential-6 (R-6), and is located in May Creek Reach B, designation Urban Conservancy. The proposed trees for removal are located in wetland, stream, and shoreline buffers . All three trees are located within 80 feet of the ordinary high water mark. The City's Urban Forester, Terry Flatley has assessed the trees health and has concluded that all the trees exhibit signs of decline or have been undercut by the creek and represent safety concerns to users of May Creek Trail area . May Creek Trail is used regularly by the public since its original construction was completed in 2012. The trail has two interpretive sites with benches and signs describing the value of the site. Mr. Flatley states that one tree is close to one of these locations and all the trees hang over the trail. According to the International Society of Arboriculture, Tree Risk Assessment Manual, the risk rating for these trees is "High", due to likelihood of failure and impact combined with severe consequences to people. The tree stumps shall be retained and the trees left as large woody debris on the site. 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 An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit is hereby Approved with Conditions* on the proposed project in accordance with RMC 4.9.190C 'Exemption from Permit System' and Page 1 of 2 City of Renton Department of Commu Econom;c Development May Creek TraU Tree Removal Shareline Exemption Certificate o~ __ ,,.mption from Shoreline Substantial Development LUA16-000442, SME 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 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: PLN -Administrative Decision Condition 1. The tree stumps shall be retained and the trees left as large woody debris on the site. SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION : Date 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, 2016. 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: Project Narrative, Site Plan cc: Parks Department -City of Renton Terry Flatley -Applicant Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT 1 Application Materials 1. Legal Description for May Creek Trail Emergency Tree Removal Project The trees in this project are located adjacent to the right bank (north 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 north (right) 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 620 feet east of Lake Washington Boulevard North. 2. Project Narrative: • May Creek Trail Emergency Tree Removal Project • The removal of no more than 3 red alder trees that are in decline or have been undercut by the creek and represent a safety concern to users of the May Creek Trail area. The trees are located within 620 feet east of Lake Washington Boulevard North and found along the right bank of May Creek. Trelstad Tree Service will be contracted to provide tree removal services by felling the trees but retaining both the cut wood in long log lengths or leaving as a snag and retaining the cut stump. 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 yields the rating due to above factors of condition and health of the trees. • The contract for this work is pending any permit requirements. • 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. • 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. Shoreline Exemption -Application Materials May Creek Trail Tree Maintenance Project Page 1 Erosion hazard for this classification is listed slight to moderate; there is little or no slope. 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 $4,000. • No excavations or filling will occur. • There are three trees anticipated to be removed: i. To be removed -3 red alders (Alnus rubra) with an average diameter at 54 inches of 18 inches. • The Ordinary High Water Mark is immediately adjacent to one of the trees; the other two are within 80 feet. • There is no construction or development occurring in this project and the bank will remain in its natural existing condition. 3. Neighborhood Detail Map -attached. 4. Waiver Form -attached. Shoreline Exemption -Application Materials May Creek Trail Tree Maintenance Project Page 2 May Creek Tree Removal Shoreline Exemption Wednesday, May 25, 2016 ~ m >< ::c .... O::J .... -I N DEPARTMENT OF COMI ~ITV AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ---------Renton® Planning Division LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER($) PROJECT INFORMATION NAME: Citv of Renton -Communitv Services Deot. PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Tree Removal along May Creek -rr.,_;. \ ADDRESS: PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: 1055 South Gradv Wav CITY: ZIP: Renton 98057 Sou->ch ~ t-{3 '&O L q k,!... ~s.1-,, '"l:rt~ h e>\vd. N TELEPHONE NUMBER: 426-430-6600 KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER($): PIO 3224059109 APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: EXISTING LAND USE(S): Recreational Terrv Flatley COMPANY (if applicable): PROPOSED LAND USE(S): Recreational COR EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: ADDRESS: 1055 S. GradvWAv Residential -6 DU/AC PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION CITY: ZIP: (if applicable) Ni A Renton 98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER: EXISTING ZONING: Residential 425-430-6600 CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): NIA SITE AREA (in square feet): Parcel is 134,531 s.f. but NAME: work area is 100 s.f. SAME SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE COMPANY (if applicable): DEDICATED: NIA SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: ADDRESS: NIA PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET CITY: ZIP: ACRE (if applicable) NIA TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable) N/A NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): 1 H:\Ztree\1 UFNR\Contracts\Tree Maintenance\2016 Projects\05.24.16.Master App.May Creek Trail Alder.doc Rev: 08/2015 ROJECT INFORMATION (c ..... tinued) ,.:....::....:._::....>.-=---:c.::..:=--=c::..c=-----------~ NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): 0 AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE 0 AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO D FLOOD HAZARD AREA D GEOLOGIC HAZARD D HABITAT CONSERVATION [8] SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES D WETLANDS __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft. 100 sq. ft. __ sq.ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY /Attach leaal descriotion on seoarate sheet with the followina information included} SITUATE IN THE NW QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 24, RANGE§., IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) Terry FlaUey, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am (please check one) D the current owner of the property involved in this application or [gJ 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 in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature of Owner/Representative Date STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) 2 H:\Ztree\1 UFNR\Contracts\Tree Maintenance\2016 Projects\05.24.16.Master App.May Creek Trail Alder.doc Rev: 08/2015 Ma} _:reek Tr ail Tr ee Removal Project Notes Area in red indicates tree removal location . 0 512 0 256 512 Feet WGS_ 1984_Web_Mercator _Aux1hary _ Sphere CityofR~-.-, Finance & IT Divis ion Legend Parcels Information Technology -GIS tflatley@Rentonwa gov 5/25/2016 This mc1p 1!; a l1Ser gener ,:1ted 5tdhc. Olnput from ;in Internet mappinJ s11e and s fDf 1 cfercnr.e only Data layers that c1ppear on tti1s map r"lay or 'l1Jy r10! be accurate current or oihPrw,se rBhable THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAV IGATIO N DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT --------Renton 0 WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 I www.rentonwa.gov LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: WAIVED MODIFIED BY: BY: Arborist Report• Biological Assessment 4 Calculations 1 Colored Maps for Display 4 Construction Mitigation Description 2AND4 Deed of Right-of-Way Dedication 1 Density Worksheet 4 Drainage Control Plan 2 Drainage Report 2 Elevations, Architectural,AND4 Environmental Checklist 4 Existing Covenants (Recorded Copy) 1AND4 Existing Easements (Recorded Copy) 1AND4 Flood Hazard Data 4 A~ Floor Plans 3AND4 Geotechnical Report ZAND, Grading Elevations & Plan, Conceptual 2 Grading Elevations & Plan, Detailed 2 Habitat Data Report, ,4(.,) Improvement Deferral 2 Irrigation Plan 4 COMMENTS: . .·· PROJECT NAME: May Creek Trail Tree Maintenance Project DATE: May 25, 2016 1 H : \CED\ Data \Forms-Temp lates\Se lf-H elp Handouts \Pl an n ing\ W a ive rs u bm ittal reqs, d ocx Rev:08/2015 LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: WAIVED MODIFIED COMMENTS: BY: BY: King County Assessor's Map Indicating Site 4 . Landsca'pe Plan, Conceptual• ' landscape Plan, Detailed 4 Legal Description 4 letter of Understanding of Geological Risk 4 Map of Existing Site Conditions, Master Application Form 4 . Monument Cards (one per monument) 1 Neighborhood Detail Map 4 Overall Plat Plan• Parking, Lot Coverage & Landscaping Analysis 4 Plan Reductions (PMTs) 4 Post Office Approval 2 Plat Name Reservation 4 Plat Plan• Preapplication Meeting Summary, Public Works Approval Letter 2 Rehabilitation Plan 4 Screening Detail 4 Shoreline Tracking Worksheet 4 . Site Plan 2AND4 Stream or lake Study, Standard 4 At.\ ' . Stream or Lake Study, Supplemental, Stream or lake Mitigation Plan, Street Profiles, Title Report or Plat Certificate 1AND< Topography Map, Traffic Study, Tree Cutting/Land Clearing Plan 4 . Urban Design Regulations Analysis 4 Utilities Plan, Generalized 2 Wetlands Mitigation Plan, Final, Wetlands Mitigation Plan, Preliminary 4 2 H; \CED\Data \Form s-T emplates\Self-Hel p Ha ndouts\Pla n n i ng \ W a iversu bm itta I reqs. docx Rev: 08/2015 LAND USE PERMIT SUBMITIAL REQUIREMENTS: Wetlands Report/Delineation• Wireless: Applicant Agreement Statement, AND, Inventory of Existing Sites 2ANDa Lease Agreement, Draft 2 AND 3 Map of Existing Site Conditions 2 AND 3 Map of View Area 2ANDa Photosimulations 2ANDa This Requirement may be waived by: 1. Property Services 2 Development Engineering Plan Review 3 Building 4 Planning WAIVED MODIFIED BY: BY: Ar.) 3 H: \CE D\Data \Form s-T em plates \Self-Help Handouts\ Pl an n i n g \Waiver submittal reqs. docx COMMENTS: Rev: 08/2015 SHORELINE TRACKING WORKSHEET City of Renton Planning Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231 The City of Renton is required by the Washington State Department of Ecology to track and evaluate the effectiveness of the Shoreline Master Program at achieving no net loss of shoreline ecological functions with respect to shoreline projects. The City will use shoreline development tracking information to prepare a Shoreline Master Program report every eight years to comply with the Shoreline Management Act requirements. SHORELINE STABILIZATION 1. Is there currently a bulkhead on your site? D Yes ~ No; If yes, fill out table below. If no, see "Site Conditions", Section 2 below. What Type of Materials is Your Bulkhead Made of? Linear Feet of Hard Materials: Linear Feet of Soft Materials: Examples of Types of Bulkheads: Hard (e.g. rocks, wood; Saft (e.g. sand, plants); Combination-soft materials at the water with hard materials furtherer inland, or a combination of hard and soft materials at the water. SITE CONDITIONS 2. List the size (in square feet) and type of all structures (1 51 floor only) on your property (e.g. 2,000 sq. ft. house, 125 sq. ft. greenhouse). None. 3. List distance (in feet) from the water to the closest point of each structure. List each building separately (e.g. shed, dack, carport). -1 -09/13 C:\Users\awickstrom\AppData\Loca !\Microsoft\ Windows\ Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5KCC8LOB\Sho reline Tracking Worksheet.docx 4. List the size (in square feet) and type of all impervious surfaces (e.g. driveway, parking area, walkway, patio). None 5. List distance (in feet) from the water to the closest point of each impervious surface (hard surface. 800 feet 6. Describe the existing vegetation within 100 ft. of the waterline. Estimate the amount (in square feet) of native vegetation. Grass ond ornamental plantings (e.g. plants requiring care or grown for decorative purposes) should not be counted. Bottom land hardwoods overstory (black cottonwood, red alder, bigleaf maple, Oregon ash) Planted native trees from 4 feet tall to 8 feet tall include hawthorn, Douglas fir, Sitka spruce, Grand fir, Western redcedar, flowering plum. Shrub layer includes, currants, mahonia, salmonberry, rose, winterberry. 100% of the area within the 100 feet. 7. Describe the proposed vegetation within 100 ft. of the waterline. Estimate the amount (in square feet) of native vegetation. Grass and ornamental plantings (e.g. plants requiring care or grown for decorative purposes) should not be counted. This is a duplicate with #6. 8. Will the project require any added fill? If so, how many cubic yards will be added: None. -2 -09/13 C:\Users\awickstrom\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0utlook\5KCC8L0B\Shoreline Tracking Worksheet.docx IN WATER AND OVER WATER STRUCTURES 9. Are there any in or over water structures on your site (e.g. docks, floats, bridges, mooring piles, boatlifts)? D Yes !RI No; If yes, fill out the table below. Describe the in and over water structures on your site Type Surface Area Light Penetrating Materials (e.g. dock, float, bridge, (in square feet, if (the percentage of the mooring pile, boat lift, etc.) applicable) surface area that is made of material that allows light to reach the water) Existing structures to remain Existing structures that will be removed Proposed structures I -3 -09/13 C:\Users\awickstrom\AppData \Local\Microsoft\ Windows\ T ernpora ry Internet Files\Content.Out1ook\5KCC8L0B\Shoreline Tracking Worksheet.docx DEPARTMENT OF COMM ... ,JITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT --------Renton® PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT DATE: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT MANAGER: APPLICANT: PROJECT LOCATION : PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SEC-TWN-R: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: (King County Assessor) WATER BODY: June 16, 2016 LUA16-000442, SME May Creek Trail Tree Removal Shoreline Exemption Angelea Weihs, Assistant Planner Terry Flatley 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-3232 DATE NAME Jennifer T. Henning Vaiiessa Dolbee Sabrina Mirante Jennifer Cisneros Angelea Weihs Abutting parcel to the south of 4350 Lake Washington Blvd. The applicant is requesting a Shoreline Exemption to remove 3 red alder trees located within 620 feet east of Lake Washington BLVD N, on the north bank of May Creek along May Creek Trail (parcel number 3224059109). The property (See Exhibit 2) is 134,531 square feet, zoned Residential-6 (R-6), and is located in May Creek Reach B, designation Urban Conservancy. The proposed trees for removal are located in wetland, stream, and shoreline buffers. All three trees are located within 80 feet of the ordinary high water mark. The City's Urban Forester, Terry Flatley has assessed the trees health and has concluded that all the trees exhibit signs of decline or have been undercut by the creek and represent safety concerns to users of May Creek Trail area . May Creek Trail is used regularly by the public since its original construction was completed in 2012. The trail has two interpretive sites with benches and signs describing the value of the site. Mr. Flatley states that one tree is close to one of these locations and all the trees hang over the trail. According to the International Society of Arboriculture, Tree Risk Assessment Manual, the risk rating for these trees is "High", due to likelihood of failure and impact combined with severe consequences to people. The tree stumps shall be retained and the trees left as large woody debris on the site. NW32-24-5 LOT A RENTON SP #LUA-11-037-SHPL REC #20110726900006 SD SP OAF-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 An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit is hereby Approved with Conditions* on the proposed project in accordance with RMC 4.9.190( 'Exemption from Permit System' and Page 1 of 2