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Home My WebLink AboutLUA-05-042CITY OF RENTON PLANNING I BUILDING I PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM Date: May 6, 2005 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy M. Tucker Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office Project Name: Cedar River Tree Repositioning LUA (file) Number: LUA-05-042, SME Cross-References: AKA's: Project Manager: Jennifer Henning Acceptance Date: March 31, 2005 Applicant: City of Renton Owner: City of Renton Contact: Ron Stracka -City of Renton, Surface Water Utility PID Number: 1623056660; 1623059033 ERC Decision Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Approval: March 31, 2005 Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: Applicant seeks a Shoreline Exemption to remove a fallen tree from the Cedar River Channel at approximately River Mile 2.5. The tree creates a public safety hazard to boaters as it spans the river channel. The applicant is requesting to move the tree within the river channel to the south of the river. Heavy equipment is needed to move the tree, including a rubber- tired backhoe, skidder, or truck, and cable attached to the tree. Equipment will perform the work from an area above the ordinary high water mark. Location: Cedar River Channel -Approximate River Mile 2.5 Comments: .. EXEMPTION FROM SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ACT SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENT March 31, 2005 EXEMPTION FILE NUMBER: LUA05-042-SME APPLICANT: OWNER: Ron Straka City of Renton Surface Water Utility 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 City of Renton PROJECT NAME: Cedar River Tree Repositioning Shoreline Exemption PROPOSAL: The applicant seeks a Shoreline Exemption to remove a fallen tree from the Cedar River Channel at approximately River Mile 2.5. The tree creates a public safety hazard to boaters and other recreational users of the Cedar River, resulting in a navigation hazard, as the tree spans the river channel. The applicant is requesting to move the tree within the river channel to reduce the public safety hazard, while allowing the tree to· remain in the river. Heavy equipment is needed to move the tree, including a rubber-tired backhoe, skidder or truck, and cable attached to the tree. The applicant proposes to rotate the tree to the south side of the Cedar River, near the left bank shore, so that it does not span the river and block passage. Equipment will perform the work from an area above the ordinary high water mark. PROJECT LOCATION: Cedar River Channel at approximate River Mile 2.5 (APN: 1623059033, 1623056660) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NA SEC-TWN-R: SE 1/4 17-23N-5E WATER BODYIWETLAND: Cedar River CORPS PUBLIC NOTICE NUMBER: NA DATES OF PROPOSED WORK: April 2005, or as soon as possible due to safety hazard. TYPE OF EQUIPMENT TO BE USED: Rubber-tired backhoe, skidder, truck, cable. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Equipment is to be operated outside of the Ordinary High Water Mark of the Cedar River. DECISION: An exemption from a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit is hereby granted on the proposed project described on the attached form for the following reason(s): 1. Emergency Construction: (i) Emergency construction necessary to protect property from damage by the elements. (A) An "emergency" is an unanticipated and imminent threat to public health, safety, or the environment which requires immediate action within a time too short to allow for full compliance with this program. (B) Emergency construction does not include development of new permanent protective structures where none previously existed. Where new protective structures are deemed to be the appropriate means to address the emergency situation, upon abatement of the emergency situation, the new structure shall be removed or any permit which would have been required, absent an emergency, pursuant to chapter 90.58 RCW, chapter 17-27 WAC or this Shoreline Program shall be obtained. (C) All emergency construction shall be consistent with the policies of chapter 90.58 RCW and this Program. (D) In general, flooding or other seasonal events that can be anticipated and may occur, but that are not imminent are not an emergency. The proposed development is consistent or inconsistent with: CONSISTENT XX INCONSISTENT Policies of the Shoreline Management Act. The Master Program. ~,~ fa ~~l\N'jto r N~ I Wut/5 Neil Watts, Director Development Services Division ~f~II07 . Date To appeal this determination, a written appeal--accompanied by the required $75.00 filing fee--must be filed with the City's Hearing Examiner (1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055,425-430-6515) no more than 14 days from the date of this decision. Your submittal should explain the basis for the appeal. Section 4-8-110 of the Renton Municipal code provides further information on the appeal process. DEVELOPMENT FlLANNllilC" CITY OF RENTON City of Renton MAR 312005 LAND USE PERMIT RECEIVED MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION NAME: &n; /2e,,~ ofC PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: te 1)A(t /2, <.k ~ 7"" < ,R.C."Co)IIzn..~ Py",/~J. ADDRESS: 10)) ~ tJ",/JU t.Jr1-</ , CITY: p""It~ ZIP: ft.JA-96~T PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)lLOCATION AND ZIP CODE: 12,/,¥-/1f,/L 2-,J "Z-S"DS"" M.-I't, ~l /lwy (4?"~J(.J . TELEPHONE NUMBER: 'il')-~7'r 72. 'T if ... KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): Cr/l A#. Jl.<.---I"~J () '66,,-6 APPLICANT (if other than owner) 0h; o~;t.,.;"'" 4. ~. It. 2]0 S'7oJ:3 NAME: EXISTING LAND USE(S): v<.C UrJ..~kteJ COMPANY (if applicable): "ROPOSED LAND USE(S):. (i(c.. . ~i....r<-t.,~.J ADDRESS: EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: ').. e..s,O~#//!U-Let.; Ov,)./v CITY: .. ZiP: ......... . ---.-PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION --... ", -. (if applicable): AJiJ-- TELEPHONE NUMBER EXISTING ZONING: JZe..:56Uvr..e.. y,. ~ ... ~ (;ec...) CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): /lilY NAME: ~ IoN' .5-1n:...t0f SITE AREA (in square feet): -I-laDo s;.-{:-. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED COMPANY (if applicable): S:!lrfr, c< r...4k or tf.t Lib c/ 1./ o!!= kA.kn ADDRESS: I FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR PRIVATE STREETS SERVING THREE LOTS OR MORE (if applicable): Nf}- log--S t7n;tV /AJvf.. f PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): JYA- CITY: ZIP: f--~m-. wi! '1fjo)T NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): Hk- TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): 7tr-'fl~ -71. Y'<l f'j/-y.., L't-€2 C. '"-',At.,, . """. V'> ( ..... If) Q:\WEB\PW\DEVSERV\Fonns\Planning\rnasterapp.doc08I29/03 IPF'JECT INFORMATION (conti""'..=._d=.<I)'---______ -, · NUMBER OF EXISTING DWelLING UNITS (if applicable): /-If} SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): (lfY SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN Of applicable): NP- SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON·RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): /VI>- SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN Of applicable): !-III- NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): /VIJ.- NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT Of applicable): Nit £ROJECT VALUE: '<l> 7../ ~ IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA'. PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): o AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE "AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO at FLOOD HAZARD AREA -t :.:'60=0 __ sq. ft. , GEOLOGIC HAZARD ___ sq.ft. o HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft. IlI"SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES t 1= sq. ft. o WETLANDS ___ sq.ft. lEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE S/i: QUARTER OF SECTION jl, TOWNSHIP ZJ , RANGE S£, IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. :;'£P~ !£«"'''e~ 3. 2. J{.'<.h-"":'" & .. ~~ 4. Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ AFFIQAVIT OF OWNERSHIP .. I, (Print Namels) /2/Y,4-(..-!!:z.J S-f""" k , declare that 1 am (please ched< one) _ the current owner 01 the property Involved In this application or the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach prool 01 authOrization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contain and the information herewHh are In all respects true and correct to the~ my knowledge and bellel. I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that DNi~~. ~~ signed this Instrument and acknowledged H to be hlslherlthelr free BndVOIUn ry act for tha uses and purposes mentioned In the Instrument. Notary Public In and for the (Signature olOwnerlRepresentaUve) ~ Notary (Print) {Ed,?, !;iS1'\. My appointment expires: Q:lWEBIPWlDEVSERVlFormslPlsnninglmasterapp.doc08I29/03 G CITY OF RENTO AGENCY USE ONLY Agency Reference #: Date Received: CircU\[ltcd by (local govt. or agency) RECE~q>ro AQUATIC RESOURCES PERMIT APPLICATION FORM (JARPA) (for use In Washington State) PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN BLACK INK. TO FILL IN ELECTRONICALLY. USE F11 TO MOVE THROUGH THE FORM o Application for a Fish Habitat Enhancement Project per requirements of RCW 77.55.290. You must submit a copy of this completed JARPA application form and the (Fish Habitat Enhancement JARPA Addition) to your local Government Planning Department and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Area Habitat Biologist on the same day. NOTE: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS -You must submit any comments on these projects to WDFW within 15 working days. Based on the instructions provided. I am sending copies of this application to the following: (check all that apply) [Kj Local Government for shoreline: DSubstantial Development DConditional Use OVariance [KjExemption DRevision [KjFloodplain Management [KjCritical Areas Ordinance [Kj Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for HPA (Submit 3 copies to WDFW Region) 0 Washington Department of Ecology for 401 Water Quality Certification (to Regional Office·Federal Permit Unit) 0 Washington Department of Natural Resources for Aquatic Resources Use Authorization Notification 0 Corps of Engineers for: 0 Section 404 0 Section 10 permit 0 Coast Guard for: 0 General Bridge Act Permit 0 Private Aids to Navigation (for non· bridge projects) 0 For Department of Transportation projects only: This project will be designed to meet conditions of the most current Ecology/Department of Transportation Water Quality Implementing Agreement SECTION A -Use for al/ permits covered by this application. Be sure to ALSO complete Section C (Signature Block) for all permit applications. 1. APPLICANT City of Renton Surface Water Utility -Attn: Ron Straka MAILING ADDRESS 1055 South Grady Way, 51h Floor, Renton Washington, 98055 WORK PHONE I E-MAIL ADDRESS I HOME PHONE [FAX # 425-430-7248 425-430-7241 If an agent is acting for the applicant during the permit process, complete #2. Be sure agent signs Section C (Signature Block) for all permit applications 2. AUTHORIZED AGENT Ron Straka, Surface Water Utility Engineering Supervisor MAILING ADDRESS 1055 South Grady Way, 51h Floor, Renton Washington 98055 WORK PHONE I E-MAIL ADDRESS HOME PHONE I FAX# 425-430-7248 rstraka@ci.renton.wa.us 425-430-7241 3. Relationship of applicant to property: ~ OWNER 0 PURCHASER D LESSEE 0 4. Name. address and phone number of property owner(s) if other than applicant: 5. Location (street address. including city, county and zip code, where proposed activity exists or will occur) River Mile 2.5 (approx.) on the Cedar River at approximately 2505 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, King County, 98055 Local government with jurisdiction (city or county) Waterbody you are working in Cedar River Tributary of WRIA# Is this waterbody on the 303(d) List" YES ~ NO 0 8 If YES, what parameter(s)? Fecal Coliform, Temperature Shoreline designation Conservancy (left bank) / Urban "For 303d List, right bank) http://www.ecY.wa.gov/programs/wg/303d/index.html Zoning designation Resource Conservation (left bank) -Commercial/Office/Residential (right bank) y. Section I Section I Township I Range SE 17 23 5E IGovernment Lot DNR stream type if known Type S Latitude and Longitude: 4]0-28'-04" & 17 11'-0" Tax Parcel Number • 623059033 & 1623056666 ----------~------------- ECY 070-15 (Rev. 11104) JARPA Contact the State of Washington Office of Regulatory Assistance for latest version or call 360/407-7037 or 800/917-0043 6. Describe the current use of the property. and structures existing on the property. Have you completed any portion of the proposed activity on this property? 0 YES 0 NO For any portion of the proposed activity already completed on this property, indicate month and year of completion. Some of the tree top and branches that extended beyond the ordinary high water mark were removed from the private property located on the right bank (north side) of the Cedar River. The property where work will performed is the Cedar River and City owned property on the left bank (south side) of the Cedar River. The property is currently used as open space and includes the Cedar River Trail. There are existing single-family residences located on the right bank (north side) of the Cedar River. Is the property agricultural land? 0 YES o NO Are you a USDA program participant? 0 YES o NO 7a. Describe the proposed work that needs aquatic permits: Complete plans and specifications should be provided for all work waterward of the ordinary high water mark or line, including types of equipment to be used. If applying for a shoreline permit, describe all work within and beyond 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark. If you have provided attached materials to describe your project, you still must summarize the proposed work here. Attach a separate sheet if additional space is needed. The project consists of re-positioning a large Cottonwood tree within the Cedar River that has fallen completely across the Cedar River (see attached picture and plans). Due to the Cottonwood tree extending completely across the Cedar River, it presents public safety hazard for boaters, swimmers and other recreational users of the River. The work will include the use of a rubber tired back hole, skidder or truck, along with the use of a cable that will be connected to the top end of the tree. The top of the Cottonwood tree will be pulled or winched towards the left bank (south side) of the Cedar River. The tree will be rotated to the south side of the Cedar River so that it does not extend across the Cedar River and pose a safety hazard to recreational users. The Cottonwood tree will remain in the river near the left bank shore or slightly off shore. The only work in the water will consist of attaching the cable to the tree and the movement of the tree. If necessary for the re-positioning of the tree, tree branches that are dug into the riverbed may have to be cut with a chainsaw. If needed, this would be done by using a new bar and chain on the chainsaw with vegetable oil used as chain lubricant. This may be needed to avoid disturbing the riverbed when the tree is moved. All equipment will be operated outside of the ordinary high water mark. The WDFW Area Habitat Biologist (Larry Fisher) is requiring the City to provide mitigation for the impacts associated with re-positioning the tree within the Cedar River. The mitigation will consist of placing 10 Douglas Fir or Cedar trees that are 6-15 feet in length along with their root wads into an existing constructed side channel located at approximately River Mile 3.3 of the Cedar River, just downstream of the Seattle Public Utilities, King County Metro and City of Renton Utility Crossing of the Cedar River. The existing side channel was constructed as mitigation for the King County Metro and City of Renton Water Utility -Cedar River Utility Crossing Project in 1998. The placement of the trees in the constructed side channel is intended to improve the rearing and refuge habitat in the constructed side channel for Coho and Chinook salmon. The trees will be placed in the channel by hand. PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS: See sample drawings and guidance for completing the drawings. ONE SET OF ORIGINAL OR GOOD QUALITY REPRODUCIBLE DRAWINGS MUST BE A TTACHED. NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to submit photographs of the project site, but these 00 NOT SUbstitute for drawings. THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND COAST GUARD REQUIRE DRAWINGS ON 8-112 X 11 INCH SHEETS. LARGER DRAWINGS MAY BE REQUIRED BY OTHER AGENCIES. 7b. Describe the purpose of the proposed work and why you want or need to perform it at the site. Please explain any specific needs that have influenced the design. The purpose of the work is to reduce the public safety hazard to boaters and other recreational users of the Cedar River that the tree presents, since it extends completely across the Cedar River. Boaters and other recreational users may not be able to exit the river in time to walk around the tree. Boaters and other recreational users of the River could be pinned under the tree, which would result in a life safety event. The work needs to be performed prior to the start of the normal fisheries in-water construction window (June 15th), due to the fact as the weather warms up, recreational use increase. The public has expressed the need to take action to prevent someone from being injured. Every effort has been made to reduce the public safety hazard while still maintaining the habitat value that the tree provide, which is why the tree will remain in the river after it is re-positioned to not extend completely across the Cedar River. Every effort will be made to 2 minimize any disturbance of the l'~~ of the river. The location were the w;--hing will be performed is higher in elevation and the tree may be ab. ,) be lifted as it is rotated to the south .,1k of the river, which would reduce disturbance to the bed of the river. 7c. Describe the potential impacts to characteristic uses of the water body. These uses may include fish and aquatic life, water quality, water supply, recreation and aesthetics. Identify proposed actions to avoid, minimize, and mitigate detrimental impacts and provide proper protection of fish and aquatic life. Identify which guidance documents you have used. Attach a separate sheet if additional space is needed. If the tree is not re-positioned within the River, it will present a public safety hazard and the recreational beneficial uses of the Cedar River will be impacted. The use by fish and aquatic life will not be decreased by the work, since the tree will be left in the River. To minimize impacts, the tree will only be moved enough to reduce the public safety hazard. In addition mitigation will be provided in the City of Renton constructed side channel as described in 7a above. 7d. For in water construction work, will your project be in compliance with the State of Washington water quality standards for turbidity WAC 173.201A-110? 0 YES D NO (See USEFUL DEFINITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS) 8. Will the project be constructed in stages? YES D NO 0 Proposed starting date: As soon as possible due to the immediate public safety hazard. Estimated duration of activity: 1-2 days maximum. 9. Check if any temporary or permanent structures will be placed: D Waterward of the ordinary high water mark or line for fresh or tidal waters ANDIOR D Waterward of the mean higher high water for tidal waters? 10. Will fill material (rock, fill, bulkhead, or other material) be placed: No D Waterward of the ordinary high water mark or line for fresh waters? If YES, VOLUME (cubic yards) IAREA (acres) D Waterward of the mean higher high water for tidal waters? If YES, VOLUME (cubic yards) I AREA (acres) ECY 070-15 (Rev. 11/04) JARPA Contact the State of Washington Office of Regulatory Assistance for latest version or call 360/407-7037 or 800/917-0043 11. Will material be placed in wetlands? DYES o NO If YES: A. Impacted area in acres: B. Has a delineation been completed? If YES, please submit with application. C. Has a wetland report been prepared? If YES, please submit with application D. Type and composition of fill material (e.g., sand, etc.) E. Material source: DYES DYES D NO D NO F. List all soil series (type of soil) located at the project site, and indicate if they are on the county's list of hydric soils. Soils information can be obtained from the natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). G. WILL PROPOSED ACTIVITY CAUSE FLOODING OR DRAINING OF WETLANDS? DYES D NO If YES, IMPACTED AREA IS ___ ACRES OF DRAINED WETLANDS. NOTE: If your project will impact greater than ~ of an acre ofwetiand, submit a mitigation plan to the Corps and Eoology for approval along with the JARPA fann. NOTE: A 401 water quality certification will be required from Ecology in addition to an approved mitigation plan [f your project impacts wetlands thai are: a) greater than Yt acre in size, or b) tidal wetlands or wetlands adjacent to tidal water. Please submit the JARPA fonn and miUgation plan to Ecology for an individual 401 certification if a) or b) applies. 12. Stormwater Compliance for Nationwide Permits Only: This project is (or will be) designed to meet ecology's most current stormwater manual, or an Ecology approved local stormwater manual. DYES D NO If YES -Which manual will your project be designed to meet? __ _ If NO -For clean water act Section 401 and 404 permits only -Please submit to Ecology for approval, along with this JARPA application, documentation that demonstrates the stormwater runoff from your project or activity will comply with the water quality standards, WAC 173.201 (A) 3 13. Will excavation or dredging be required ir '1ter or wetlands? D YES 0 NO If YES: A. Volume: ___ (cubic yards) /area ___ (acre) B. Composition of material to be removed: --- C. Disposal site for excavated material: --- D. Method of dredging: 14. Has the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) been completed 0 YES D NO SEPA Lead Agency: City of Renton SEPA Decision: DNS, MDNS, EIS, Adoption, Exemption Exemption Decision Date (end of comment period) SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR SEPA DECISION LETTER TO WDFW AS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION 15. List other Applications, approvals or certifications from other federal, state or local agencies for any structures, construction discharges or other activities described in the application (i.e. preliminary plat approval, health district approval, building permit, SEPA review, federal energy regulatory commission license (FERC), Forest practices application, etc.). Also, indicate whether work has been completed and indicate all existing work on drawings. NOTE: For use with Corps Nationwide Permits, identify whether your project has or will need an NPDES permit for discharging wastewater and/or stormwater. TYPE OF APPROVAL ISSUING AGENCY IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATION DATE APPROVED COMPLETED? NO. SEPA Exemption City of Renton 3/24/04 Shoreline Permit Exemption City of Renton 3/24/05 16. Has any agency denied approval for the activity you're applying for or for any activity directly related to the activity described herein? D YES 0 NO If YES, explain: ECY 070~15 (Rev. 11/04) JARPA Contact the State of Washington Office of Regulatory Assistance for latest version or cali 360/407~7037 or 800/917-0043 4 SECTION B -Use for Shoreline j Corps of Engineers permits 01 17a. Total cost of project. This means the fair market value of the project, including materials, labor, machine rentals, etc. Less than $2500 17b. If a project or any portion of a project receives funding from a federal agency, that agency is responsible for ESA consultation. Please indicate if you will receive federal funds and what federal agency is providing those funds. See instructions for information on ESA.· FEDERAL FUNDING 0 YES lRl NO If YES, please list the federal agency. 18. Local government with jurisdiction: City of Renton 19. For Corps, Coast Guard and DNR permits, provide names, addresses and telephone numbers of adjoining property owners, lessees, etc. -Please note: Shoreline Management Compliance may require additional notice -consult your local govemment. NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER SECTION C -This sectIon MUST be comp,eted for any permIt covered by this applicatIon !:1O. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the activities described herein. I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, such information is true, complete, and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the proposed activities. I hereby grant to the agencies to which this application is made, the right to enter the above-described location to inspect the proposed, in-progress or completed work. I agree to start work ONLY after all necessary p;ynits have been received. ~ // (l //.. 3--DATE DATE SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT I HEREBY DESIGNATE.=====-=-===-:-:-TO ACT AS MY AGENT IN MAnERS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION FOR PERMIT(S). I UNDERSTAND THAT IF A FEDERAL PERMIT IS ISSUED, I MUST SIGN THE PERMIT. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF LANDOWNER (EXCEPT PUBLIC ENTITY LANDOWNERS, E.G. DNR) THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT AND THE AGENT, IF AN AUTHORIZED AGENT IS DESIGNATED. 18 U.S.C §1 001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact or makes any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both. COMPLETED BY LOCAL OFFICIAL A. Nature of the existing shoreline. (Describe type of shoreline, such as marine, stream, lake, lagoon, marsh, bog, swamp, flood plain, floodway, delta; type of beach, such as accretion, erosion, high bank, low bank, or dike; material such as sand, gravel, mud, clay, rock, riprap; and extent and type of bulkheading, if any) B. In the event that any of the proposed buildings or structures will exceed a height of thirty-five feet above the average grade level, indicate the approximate location of and number of residential units, existing and potential, that will have an obstructed view: C. If the application involves a conditional use or variance, set forth in full that portion of the master program which provides that the proposed use may be a conditional use, or, in the case of a variance, from which the variance is being sought: These Agencies are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. For special accommodation needs, please contact the appropriate agency in the instructions ECY 070·15 (Rev. 11/04) JARPA Contact the State of Washington Office of Regulatory Assistance for latest version or call 360/407·7037 or 800/917·0043 5 Reference: Applicant: City of Renton Proposed: Reposition fallen tree within the Cedar River Near: #2505 Maple Volley Hwy. Renton, WA. SE1/4 S17 T23N R5E WM VICINITY MAP RIVER MILE 2.5 FALLEN TREE ACROSS RIVER 47'28'04" LONG: 122'11'00" ° I 15fO' 30fO' 1: 18000 Driving Directions to Site: 1-405 to SR-169, go East on SR-169 (Maple Valley Hwy) 1/2 mile to #2505 Maple Valley Highway, the address is on the right. NE 2nd $( i Renton City Limits fiD Parcels I ! Ii&I Renton Aerial L __ .___ _~_j ~:=!=!~ 100 0 Renton Reference: Applicant: City of Renton Proposed; Reposition fallen tree within the Cedar River Neor: #2505 Maple Volley Hwy. Renton, WA. 5E1/4 517 T23N R5E WM 1 of 1 SCALE 1 : 1,625 1""1-...,.---...,.--~iiiiiij ._.::=--_=~ 100 FEET 200 300 5s.C,.l\O"'; view http://rentonnet.org/MapGuide/maps/Parcel.mwf I'-IT3 N /~ Monday, March 21, 2005 9: 50 AM I O-lim-_-J _R_en_t_o_n _C_ity_ Limits Parcels Renton Aerial _. _______ -.J SCALE 1 ~=~~-------- 100 o 100 FEET Renton Ref.rence: ,l,pplicanl: City of Renton Proposed: Reposition foUen tree within the Cedar River Near. #2505 Maple Volley Hwy, Renton. WA. SEI/4 517 T23N R5E W~ Sh .. t 1 of 1 3/25/2005 1,243 200 300 http://rentonnet.org/MapGuide/maps/Parcel.mwf N I~ Wednesday, March 23, 2005 8:39 AM ~:~-:;~~~; --';,- I,'. " . ' " .' " 'i (, /:'~' , .... 'r. .. ~ ".1 ., .... ' • , ,Il' ('" 0 , >, , ~, ,. '" "( <; ' .... (,' ,on .. i{'~.: ' f-., > "0. 'i?,' .:> ~0 '-':"; - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CITY OF RENTON DEVI~W~I~~~TEwtrr\NG CIT Y 0 F R EN TON , z\}~ANNING/BUILDING/PUBLIC WORKRECEIVED MAR 25 2005 MM3 MEMORANDUM RECEiVED DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: March 24, 2005 Neil Watts, Development Services Director Ron Straka, Surface Water Utility Supervisor (ext. 7248V J4- Tree Across the Cedar River at 2505 Maple Valley Hwy. A tree has fallen across the Cedar River from City of Renton property onto the Larue Property, located at 2505 Maple Valley Hwy., at approximately River Mile 2.5. The tree poses a public safety hazard to boaters and other recreational users of the river, due to the tree being completely across it (see attached plans and photographs). In response to the public safety concerns raised by the Council, the Mayor's office, and the property owner, the Surface Water Utility and the Maintenance Services Division are working to obtain the required permits to allow the tree to be moved within the river channel to reduce the public safety hazard, while leaving the tree in the flver. The work will include the use of a rubber-tired backhoe, skidder, or truck, along with the use of a cable that will be connected to the top end of the tree. The top of the tree will be pulled or winched toward the left bank (south side) of the Cedar River. The tree will be rotated to the south side of the Cedar River so that it does not extend across the Cedar River and pose a safety hazard to recreational users. The tree will remain in the river near the left bank shore, or slightly offshore, as required by WDFW. The only in-water work will consist of attaching the cable to the tree and the movement of the tree. All equipment will be operated outside of the ordinary high-water mark. The WDFW Area Habitat Biologist (Larry Fisher) is requiring the City to provide mitigation for the relocation of the tree within the Cedar River. The mitigation will consist of placing 10 Douglas fir or cedar trees that are 6-15 feet in height, along with their root wads, into a constructed side channel located at approximately River Mile 3.3 of the Cedar River. The mitigation site isjust downstream of the Seattle Public Utilities Water Pipeline, King County Metro Sewer, and City of Renton Water Utility crossing of the Cedar River. The mitigation is intended to improve the rearing and refuge habitat in the constructed side channel for coho and Chinook salmon. The Surface Water Utility requests that the Development Services Division review the City Code to determine if this project qualifies for exemption or not. Jfthe work is not exempt from SEPA and Shoreline, please define the City permit and application requirements that are necessary to allow the relocation of the tree in the river, and the required mitigation. , - .l .;" .< , .' pitts/Tree Crossing ,(if arch 24, 2005 Page2of2 The Surface Water Utility considers the project to be eligible for SEPA exemption due to the following reasons: • The project is necessary to remove a public safety hazard, and qualifies for an emergency exemption. • The project qualifies as a Natural Resource Management Exemption (WAC 197-11-900 (24)), since the work will include relocating a tree in the river. • The relocation ofthe tree in the river is routine maintenance and the action will not have any adverse environmental impacts and, therefore, should be exempt from SEPA. The Surface Water Utility considers the project to be eligible for exemption from Shoreline Regulations due to the following reasons: • The cost of the work will be less than $2,500, and, therefore, qualifies for the Shoreline Regulations permit exemption based upon cost. • The project could be considered a habitat enhancement project since the tree will be repositioned in the river. Trees placed in the City of Renton Water Utility's constructed side channel are also habitat enhancement. The Shoreline Regulations grant an exemption for habitat restoration or enhancement projects. • The project could qualify for the normal maintenance or repair exemption in the Shoreline Regulations. • If necessary, the work could be considered emergency construction since the tree presents a public safety hazard. I am available to meet with you and your staff to review the proposed project, and provide you with any additional information that you may need, to help make the determination regarding the exemption from SEPA and Shoreline Regulations. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Attachments cc: Gregg Zimmerman, PBPW Administrator Lys Hornsby, Utility Systems Division Director Mike Stenhouse, Maintenance Services Director H:IFile SyslSWA -Surface Water Section AdministrationlSWA II-Interagency Cooperationl1l-0004 WDFWITree RemovallTree at 2500 MVH -Laruel1400 PermitslCity SEPA-Shoreline Permitsl032205 City Permits MEMO.docIRJSltb