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City of Tukwila
Parcel No.: 3523049087
Address: 17601 SOUTHCENTER PY TUKW
Suite No:
Tenant: LEVITZ TUKWILA LLC
Tree clearing on steep slope without permit.
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Phone: 206 - 431 -3670
Fax: 206 -431 -3665
Web site: http://www.citukwila.wa.us
REQUEST FOR ACTION COMMENTS
RFA Number: RFA06 -409
Status: CLOSED
Received Date: 10/05/2006
Compliance Date: 05/22/2007
1: 10 -05 -06 Complaint received from neighboring business about tree clearing on steep slope behind Levitz.
Investigated with Sandra Whiting and confirmed. Photos. Pre - Notice will be issued. While investigating, we were
approached by Julie Thompson, Levitz, 253 -335 -8067, who was involved in hiring the tree cutters. She stated that the
sign is not owned by Levitz. ?
2: 10 -06 -06 Mailed Pre - citaiton notice for tree removal without permit. Also received call from Greg Munger of
Levitz. I explained the process and the letter he will be receiving. He will cooperate.
3: 10/12/06 Received a call from Greg McKitrick of All Pro Tree Care who did the work at Levitz. He was concerned
about not getting paid due to the issue the City has regarding the tree - clearning. I faxed him a copy of the Pre Notice
so that he could see the language - and reinforced that any issues regarding his contract to remove the trees (payment
thereof) is strictly between he and Levitz. His phone is (253) 569 -7807.
4: 10/17/06 Greg from All Pro Tree Care called (253) 569 -7807, and talked with Sandra about the types of trees that
were cut down (doesn't believe any mitigation is required). She suggested Levitz provide a letter from an arborist
stating the nature /type of trees, and an expert opinion on whether or not the root system is still in place and the
foilage will return (and when). Sandra believes that even if trees are not required on this slope (due to the return of
what was cut back), that mitigation should be required by the replating of trees at another site in Tukwila. Greg asked
about timing for removal of "rubbish" and I told him he could start cleaning up now, and that more time could be
provided, as long as we know he's making progress. Advised him to call when the clean up is completed - extending file
two more weeks, tickle for 11/10/06
5: 10/19/06 Received call from Janine Martinez at Visible Graphics asking about the file and status. Told her we had
talked with Greg (contractor) yesterday, and she asked for a faxed copy of the tree permit info. Her phone is (818)
455 -5297. told her the file had been extended for two weeks, that Greg was to remove the cuttings /tree branches, etc.
and clean up the area, also advised her of the need for a letter from a certified arborist regarding type of trees,
etc. so that City could determine mitigation steps. File is already tickled for 11/10/06
6: 11 -1 -06 Received call from Greg (All Pro Tree) asking if we had received a letter from the arborist regarding the
number and types of trees removed. Have not received yet. He will contact them and have them fax the letter to me.
7: 11 -3 -06 Received faxed letter from consulting arborist with sketch regarding trees removed. Spoke to Sandra
Whiting who indicated that a formal site plan, with contours and notations of each tree and its size that was removed.
8: 11 -6 -06 Spoke to Greg at All-Tree and Janine from Visible Graphics (owner of sign). Explained that the City
requires an application be submitted with site plan showing contours, all trees removed, their species and size. Have
issued new letter to owner, with copies to Levitz locally, Janine and Greg. Included Notice and Order with compliance
date of May 6, 2007 (code allows six months), copy of entire Tree Regulation ordinance, copy of application form and
copy of letter from consulting arborist. Tickle for six months.
9: 11 -15 -06 Spoke to Bob Swierbut (Levitz owner representative in New York). He indicated that Robert Webber will be
contacting me soon to resolve issue.
doc: Commentsl RFA06 -409 Printed: 10 -12 -2007
City o?Tukwila
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Phone: 206- 431 -3670
Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
Web site: http://wwwcitukwila.wa.us
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10: 11 -27 -06 Spoke to Christine at Visible Graphics. They will be submitting for the tree permit by end of this week.
11: 1 -25 -07 Spoke to Christina of Visible Graphics. Property owner is balking at signing the affidavit permitting
Visible Graphics to submit the tree clearing permit application. They are still working on it, but apologize for the
delay. Compliance date is May 6, 2007. Suggested that she have the owner call me to discuss the issues.
12: 2 -19 -07 Received emal from Christina asking that I help intervene with the property owner to obtain their
signature on the affidavit.
13: 2 -23 -07 Sent email to Mr. Brown, Mr. Webber, Robert Swierbut (all representatives of property owner) with copy
to Christina at Visible Graphics. Explained the need to obtain property owner's permission to inspect the property
(purpose of the affidavit). Mr. Swierbut asked for emailed copy of affidavit for his review.
14: 2 -26 -07 Email from Swierbut expressing concerns about the property owner being unjustly implicated in an illegal
matter that their tenant did without property owner's permission. Explained that since the tenant's representative was
willing to "make right" by obtaining the permit, it is probably in the best interest of the property owner to allow
them to do that. Signature on the affidavit gives the City a limited right to inspect the tree - clearing to make sure
that all violations are properly addressed.
15: 3 -2 -07 Swierbut emailed signed affidavit to me. (Crossed out item 2). I notified Christina by email that the
affidavit had been signed and submitted. Asked that she let me know when to expect the remaining documentation.
16: 3 -06 -07 Received completed application from Visible Graphics. Forwarded to planning for review and processing.
17: 5 -3 -07 Email request for one 30 -day extension to complete. Granted. No more extensions. New compliance date is
6 -6 -07.
18: 5 -10 -07 Received emailed plan of tree replanting from Christina at Visible Graphics. Will inspect the site to
determine if compliance is achieved.
7 97 - 517..)7 Sandra Whiting inspected the hillside and determined that the trees have been properly placed. This file
can be closed. Send compliance letter to Christina at Visible Graphics with copy to Swierbut (check file for
addresses).
doc: Commentsl RFA06 -409 Printed: 10 -12 -2007
Diameter of
Existing
Tree Removed
Number of
Replacement
Trees Required
Number of Existing
Trees Removed
New Trees Required
4- 8 inches
1
2
2
8 - 12 inches
2
5
10
12 - 18 inches
4
1
4
18 - 24 inches
6
>24 inches
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March 20, 2007
Janine Martinez
Visible Graphics
6840 Hayvenhurst Ave. Suite 100 A
Los Angeles, CA 91406
RE: L07 -015 Levitz Hillside Tree Permit
Dear Ms. Martinez:
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City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
NOTICE OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
Your application for a tree permit for past tree removal on a hillside adjacent to 17601 Southcenter
Parkway has been found to be incomplete. Your arborist, Bruce Mac Coy, has proposed to simply
leave the tree stumps to resprout. Unfortunately that does not meet the requirements of our Tree
Ordinance for steep slope areas. Cottonwood trees are excluded from our defmition of significant
tree and therefore do not require replacement. However the other eight trees would require
replacement according to the chart at TMC 18.54.130 3 b.
I calculate that sixteen replacement trees are needed, assuming that tree 27 is actually 12 inches in
diameter rather than the 12 feet shown on the plan. In order to be a complete application a tree
replacement planting plan showing the size, species and location of each of the replacement trees
must be submitted. In addition a plan for temporary irrigation and a one year survival guarantee
will be required.
Upon receipt of these items, the City will re- review them for completeness and will mail you
written notification of completeness or incompleteness within 14 days.
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
These applications will expire if we do not receive the additional information within ninety days of
the date of this letter unless an extension is granted pursuant to Section 18.105.070(E). If you have
any questions with this matter please call me at (206) 433 -7141.
Sincerely/
Nora Gierloff
Planning Supervisor
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CC: Kathy Stetson, Code Enforcement Officer
Bruce Mac Coy. Arborist
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Mr: Greg McKitrick
30640 Military Road ;South:
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Bruce Mac Coy .
Consulting Arborist .
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�iednesday , 1 November ,. 2006. • o -
?ear. Mr. Mckitrick
Recently'I visited your•workeite at•Levitz Furniture , 17601 Southcenter Parkway ,
rukwile , Wasington , • 98188. I've' drawn a diagram of - what ' we looked , at s
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The area in the ova,1. between the Levitz sign and. the block . retaining' wail is the
tllside • that you were hired to clear: I've counted 35 to 40. stumps of varying' eizes •
com a few inches in - diameter • to some just. larger thaa a foot. 'ihe species were :mostly
Dttonwoo ..1sith 3 Bi, , L.s ' ,' ap1es , 4.ALlers ,' and a :allow. y t was obvious to :Me that
Mme of these ti_ees were ready, to collapse . or. •the 'back oz' the warehouse. You .told.• me
at the city of ' ukwiia has•.coinmuntcated with' you' about their concerns regarding your
>r*. I am sending a copy of .this letter to Joyce anddathy, at the city of Tukwila by .
uc at 206 - 431: -'3665. ,• Since you are leaving • all ' of the stumps- I expect that the
itact:root systems will continue to stabilize the hillside.for the:forseeable future.
oc.t spring• I expect that the increased sunlight will stimulate the undergrowth , but .
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:Mr. Greg McKitriok iednesday , i November , 2006-
that•during that , the resprouting of the existing stumps will and: rapidly
proceed. 1 expect that in a •year or two , the hillside will be devise with the sprouts
and shoots coming from the.•stumps. I understand that you have had some conversations
about replanting., but I'don't think that is , and I - recommend ag it. •
The existing stumps °will resprout quickly enough that in a years it will be nearly
impossible to•tell that the trees•were removed at all. ;understand that somebody reading
this report nay have some questions , and I encourage them to contact:me. 1 an ready to •
help.
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Sincerely ,
• Bruce Mac Coy
Email. CoasultiagAtborist@MSN.COM
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CITY OF TUKWILA
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 FAX (206) 431 -3665
E -mail: tukplan a ci.tukwila.wa.us
APPLICATION
NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Lev' /
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LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s),
block and subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection.
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LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement).
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR :
The individual who:
• has decision making authority on behalf of the owner /applicant in meetings with City staff,
• has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping development
standards, and
• is the primary contact with the City to whom all notices and reports will be sent.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING
The undersigned being duly swom and upon oath states as follows:
1. I am the current owner of the property which is the subject of this application.
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3. The application is being submitted with my knowledge and consent.
4. Owner grants the City, its employees agents, e�► contractors or he representatives the right to enter upon
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for the purpose of application review, for the limited time necessary to complete that purpose.
5. Owner agrees to hold the City harmless for any loss or damage to persons or property occurring on the private
property during the City's entry upon the property, unless the loss or damage is the result of the sole negligence of
the City.
6. Non - responsiveness to a City information request for ninety (90) or more days, shall be cause to cancel the
application(s) without refund of fees.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
Department ofConununity Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 FAX (206) 431 -3665
E-mail: tukplan@ci.tulcwila.wa.us
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP AND HOLD HARMLESS
PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY
Signature
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On this day personally appeared before me br✓I( Mi D7 g to me known to be the individual who
executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he/she signed the same as higher voluntary act and deed for the uses and
purposes mentioned therein
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Date
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING
The undersigned being duly sworn and upon oath states as follows:
1. 1 am the current owner of the property which is the subject of this application.
2.
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3. The application is being submitted with my knowledge and consent.
4. Owner grants the City , its employ agents, gineers contractors or he representatives the right to enter upon
Owner's real property, located at 0 ) IA.C_UJ ,v0A glee
for the purpose of application review, for the limited time necessary to complete that purpose.
5. Owner agrees to hold the City harmless for any loss or damage to persons or property occurring on the private
property during the City's entry upon the property, unless the loss or damage is the result of the sole negligence of
the City.
6. Non - responsiveness to a City information request for ninety (90) or more days, shall be cause to cancel the
application(s) without refund of fees.
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executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he/she signed the same as his/her voluntary act and deed for the uses and
purposes mentioned therein. 'AA
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME ON THIS 1 DAY OF Y►1a4 , 20
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CITY OF TUKWILA
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone (206) 431 -3670 FAX (206) 431 -3665
E -mail: tukplan@ci.tukwila,wa,us
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP AND HOLD HARMLESS
PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY
Signature
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NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of /j.- /.
residing at wl' ,f P1,0164 / .6
My Commission expir .
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NOTARY PUBLIC, ST. OF NY
DUTOHESS CTY CLK #01J06006994
COMMISSION EXPIRES 4/20/ /0
December 4, 2006
RECEIVED
MAR 0 6 2001
COMMUNITY
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