HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning 2017-12-14 Memorandum - Tree Regulations and Zoning Code ReviewTO:
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Department of Community Development - Jack Pace, Director
MEMORANDUM
Tukwila Planning Commission
Carol Lumb, Senior Planner
Andrea Cummins, Urban Environmentalist
December 5, 2017
SUBJECT: December 14, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting
The December 14, 2017 Planning Commission meeting will be devoted to a work session to continue
review of the draft Tree Regulations. Staff proposes to review the draft Tree Regulations section by
section and take questions as we move through the document. Please bring the draft Tree Regulations
and revised definitions you received as part of the November 16th meeting packet with you on
December 14th
At the November 16th Commission meeting, additional information was requested on the size of
significant trees in other jurisdictions, and property owner responsibility for trees in the right-of-way,
as set forth in TMC 11.20.150. Staff is compiling information about significant tree sizes and has
requested information from Public Works staff on TMC 11.20.150. This information will be provided at
the public hearing. In addition, Commissioner Martinez requested a revision to the "nuisance tree"
definitions to include underground utilities. Staff suggests the following language (shown in
underline):
Nuisance Tree: means a tree that is causing obvious physical damage to structures, including,
but not limited to, sidewalks, curbs, the surfaces of streets, parking lots, or driveways,
underground utilities, or building foundations. Nuisance Tree does not include trees that
currently meet the definition of Hazardous or Defective Tree.
Staff proposes to hold the public hearing on the Tree Regulations and revised definitions on January
11, 2017 as the agenda for your January 25th meeting already has two major items on it - accessory
dwelling unit regulations and a design review project. This will allow us to stay on track with Council
review of the draft Tree Regulations and revisions to definitions starting in February.
As you continue your review of the draft Tree Regulations, please let staff know if there are other
items that you would like additional information on so that we can bring responses to your January
meeting.
We look forward to seeing you on the 14th. Please let me know if you have questions prior to the
meeting. I can be reached at 206-431-3661 or Carol.Lumb@Tukwilawa.gov.
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