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TO: <br />FROM: <br />DATE: <br />City of Tukwila <br />Allan Ekberg, Mayor <br />Department of Community Development - Jack Pace, Director <br />MEMORANDUM <br />Tukwila Planning Commission <br />Carol Lumb, Senior Planner <br />Andrea Cummins, Urban Environmentalist <br />December 5, 2017 <br />SUBJECT: December 14, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting <br />The December 14, 2017 Planning Commission meeting will be devoted to a work session to continue <br />review of the draft Tree Regulations. Staff proposes to review the draft Tree Regulations section by <br />section and take questions as we move through the document. Please bring the draft Tree Regulations <br />and revised definitions you received as part of the November 16th meeting packet with you on <br />December 14th <br />At the November 16th Commission meeting, additional information was requested on the size of <br />significant trees in other jurisdictions, and property owner responsibility for trees in the right-of-way, <br />as set forth in TMC 11.20.150. Staff is compiling information about significant tree sizes and has <br />requested information from Public Works staff on TMC 11.20.150. This information will be provided at <br />the public hearing. In addition, Commissioner Martinez requested a revision to the "nuisance tree" <br />definitions to include underground utilities. Staff suggests the following language (shown in <br />underline): <br />Nuisance Tree: means a tree that is causing obvious physical damage to structures, including, <br />but not limited to, sidewalks, curbs, the surfaces of streets, parking lots, or driveways, <br />underground utilities, or building foundations. Nuisance Tree does not include trees that <br />currently meet the definition of Hazardous or Defective Tree. <br />Staff proposes to hold the public hearing on the Tree Regulations and revised definitions on January <br />11, 2017 as the agenda for your January 25th meeting already has two major items on it - accessory <br />dwelling unit regulations and a design review project. This will allow us to stay on track with Council <br />review of the draft Tree Regulations and revisions to definitions starting in February. <br />As you continue your review of the draft Tree Regulations, please let staff know if there are other <br />items that you would like additional information on so that we can bring responses to your January <br />meeting. <br />We look forward to seeing you on the 14th. Please let me know if you have questions prior to the <br />meeting. I can be reached at 206-431-3661 or Carol.Lumb@Tukwilawa.gov. <br />Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov <br />5 <br />