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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit PL11-023 - MARTIN PASCUAL - TREE PERMITSPEEA 15202 52nd AVE S PLI 1-023 LII-032 LANDSCAPE PERMIT City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, May Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Direct June 8, 2011 Mr. Martin Pascual SPEEA 15205 52nd Avenue South Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: L11-032 Tree Cutting Permit Dear Martin: Enclosed please find the permit for the removal and replacement of the landscaping on the west side of the SPEEA building, located at 15205 52nd Avenue South. When you are ready to remove the plant material, if it is convenient, we would appreciate the opportunity to come and remove some of the native plants for re -use on restoration projects here in Tukwila. Once the landscaping project is complete, please call for a landscaping inspection — you can call me at 206-431-3661 to arrange the inspection. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Carol Lumb Senior Planner CPL H:\\SPEEA Tree Cutting L11-032\Pascual-Ltr Page 1 of 1 06/08/2011 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206-431-3665 City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director STAFF REPORT AND NOTICE OF DECISION DATE: June 8, 2011 TO: Jack Pace, Director, Department of Community Development FROM: Carol Lumb, Senior Planner RE: L11-032 Tree Cutting Permit for SPEEA, 15205 52ndAve. South BACKGROUND: Martin Pascual, on behalf of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) has applied for a tree cutting permit to remove all the landscaping on the west side (rear) of the building on site, which includes 10 topped and damaged Leyland Cypress trees and various shrubs. This landscaping was installed at the time the building was constructed and over the years the root system, particularly from the trees, has grown into the drainage lines of the building, causing the roof to flood and the landscaped area to collect water during rain storms. The roots are also surfacing and causing tripping hazards in the employee break area, which is located in the rear landscaped area. The tree replacement ratios in TMC 18.54 do not apply as the landscaping being removed is part of the approved building permit for the building and is not located in a sensitive area. SPEEA has provided a landscape plan with landscape materials that will not create problems with roots in the future. The landscape plan proposes to substitute six Slender Hinoki False Cypress for the trees being removed and install shrubs and groundcover in the remaining area to replace the materials that are being removed. The landscape plan also shows 7 Columnar Flowering Pears, which will be planted in the small grassy area adjacent to the site's rear parking stalls. Currently there are no plantings in this area. Staff reviewed a preliminary draft of the landscaping plan; staff requested two corrections: 1) that at least 3-4 inches of compost should be mixed into the existing soil rather than the two inches noted on the draft plan and 2) that a note should be added that states that the bark mulch must be kept 2-3 inches away from the trunks and crowns of the plants. Both of the comments were addressed in the final landscape plan. CPL Page 1 of 2 06/07/2011 H:\SPEEA L11-032 Tree Cutting\L11-032 SPEEA Tree Cutting Permit Staff Rpt.doc 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206- 431-3665 June 8, 2011 Staff Report and Notice of Decision L11-032: SPEEA Tree Cutting Permit RECOMMENDATION: Approve the removal of the rear landscaping and its replacement with the landscaping materials shown on the landscaping plan submitted with the application. Attachments: • Existing Conditions, proposed landscaping plan and planting notes APPROVED: Jai Pace, Director Department of Community Development NOTICE OF DECISION This is a Type 1 decision that may be appealed to the City's Hearing Examiner within 14 days of this decision. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) 18.104.010 outlines the authorization and process for such appeals and the requirements for filing an appeal are set forth in TMC 18.116. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Lumb at 206-431-3661. JR Page 2 of 2 06/07/2011 H:\SPEEA L11-032 Tree Cutting\L11-032 SPEEA Tree Cutting Permit StaffRpt.doc NG COUNTY )-MAP Existing Conditions and Tree Removal Scale. 1" = 20'-O" SPEEA Union Office, Tukwila Project Address: 15205 52nd Ave, S„ Tukwila, WA, 98188 i egal Description; BROOKVALE GARDEN TRS PARCEL A OF TUKWILA SP NO 79-32-SS REC NO 7912050555 SD PLAT DAF - POR TR 1 BROOKVALE GARDEN TRS LY WLY OF 52ND AVE 5 LESS N 30 FT OF VAC ST ADJ LESS W 20 FT THOF FOR CO RD LESS 5 51,00 FT THOF Parcel # 115720-0016 Q Z Owner's Representative; Martin Pascual, Director of Information Technology (206)674-7356 0' ON 11"X 17" SHEET 10 20' 40" STATE OF WASHWGTCN REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT EN GEORGE WORTHY EPTIRED No 235 March 21, 2011 L1 Orek 1 4U,APti TREES TO BE PLACED AT LOCATIONS SELECTED BY OWNER'S REP. TO AVOID EXISTING SIGNS, CAR OVERHANGS, STAIRS AND LIGHTS Planting Plan Scale: 1/16" = 1-0" PLACE 8" OF NEW TOPSOIL, PROTECT UTILITIES. TILL AND BLEND WITH EXISTING SOIL AND CREATE A RAISED MOUND NEW CEMENT PATIO, 130SF RELOCATE EXISTING PICNIC TABLE AMEND ALL OTHER EXISTING SOIL WITH 3" ORGANIC COMPOST MIXED INTO THE EXISTING SOIL, PROTECT EXISTING UTILITIES, APPLY 2" LAYER OF BARK MULCH FOLLOWING PLANTING PLANTING SCHEDULE SYMBOL QTY. BOTANICAL NAME/ COMMON NAME TREES SIZE (Min.) SPACING (o.c.) 6 CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA 'GRACILIS'I SLENDER HINOKI FALSE CYPRESS 6' HT. 7 PYRUS CALLERYANA 'CAPITAL/ 2" CAL. COLUMNAR FLOWERING PEAR SHRUBS PER PLAN PER PLAN 62 EUONYMUS FORTUNEI 1 GAL. 'SILVER QUEEN/ WINTERCREEPER 9 EUONYMUS JAPON/CUS 'GREEN SPIRE./ GREENSPIRE EUONYMUS 2 GAL. 20 CORNUS SERICEA'KELSEYI'I 1 GAL. DWARF RED OSIER DOGWOOD O 16 RHODODENDRON YAKUSHIMANUM 'SNOWCL4D'I 2 GAL. DWARF RHODODENDRON 21 VIBURNUM DAVIDII l DAVID'S VIBURNUM 18" O.C. 4'-0" O.C. 2'-6" O.C. 2'-6" O.C. 2 GAL. 4'-0" O.C. PLANTING NOTES 1. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE 2 WORKING DAYS NOTICE TO OWNER AND COORDINATE PLANT DELIVERY AND INSPECTIONS. 2. CONTRACTOR'S LAYOUT OF ALL PLANT MATERIAL TO BE APPROVED BY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. ADJUST PLANT LOCATIONS AS DIRECTED. 3. DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN PLANS AND SITE CONDITIONS SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO PROCEEDING. 4. OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE TO APPROVE GRADING PRIOR TO PLANT INSTALLATION. FINISH GRADE SHALL BE FOUR INCHES (3") BELOW TOP OF CURB OR PAVING IN SHRUB AREAS TO ALLOW FOR TWO (2") OF BARK MULCH AND 1" CLEARANCE. 5. ALL DIMENSIONS FOR PLANT SIZE ARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. 6. ALL PLANTS SHALL BE NURSERY GROWN AND APPROVED BY OWNER'S REP. 7. FOLLOWING PLANT INSTALLATION, APPLY 2" LAYER OF BARK MULCH WITH 2-3" CLEARANCE FROM TRUNKS. 8. THOROUGHLY WATER PLANTS AT TIME OF INSTALLATION. 1/16"=1'-0" ON 11"x17" SHEET 0' 8' 16' 32' SPEEA Union Office, Tukwila SPEEA. Project Address: 15205 52nd Ave. S., Tukwila, WA. 98188 1Fwn aocAL mo,• AEa"cro Legal Description: BROOKVALE GARDEN TRS PARCEL A OF TUKWILA SP NO 79-32-SS REC NO 7912050555 SD PLAT DAF - POR TR 1 BROOKVALE GARDEN TRS LY WLY OF 52ND AVE S LESS N 30 FT OF VAC ST ADJ LESS W 20 FT THOF FOR CO RD LESS S 51.00 FT THOF Parcel #: 115720-0016 Owner's Representative: Martin Pascual, Director of Information Technology (206)674-7356 STATE OF WASHINGTON REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT STEPHEN GEORGE WORTHY CERTIFIED No. 235 WORTHY AND ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PARK AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 2457 EAST INTERLAKEN BLVD. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98112 tel: 206 329-5955 March 21, 2011 L2 1113! JdO"13A3a I L N(1WWOO ROZ 0' AVW FREE TIE: INTERLOCKING PVC 'CHAINLOCK' TIE (1" OR LARGER) SEC STAKES W/ ROOFING (USE 2 EXTRA TIES TREES OVER 2" IN FINISH 'Shoo !fJ11iLa C i�..._ 6" COMPACTED_ MOUND SET PLUMB AND S" FROM TRUNK. 10'-0" NON —TREATED STAKES (2) DRIVEN TO REFUSAL INTO UNDISTURBED SUBSOIL MIN. 24" DEPTH. TREE STAKES SHALL BE TRIMMED TO 72" CUT TOPS SET ORIGINAL CROWN 1 INCH ABOVE GRADE 3" DEPTH WOODCHIP MULCH, 2-3" CLEAR FROM TRUNK AMENDED TOPSOIL • 1� IIII III II I I-1 11-1 PIT SIZE 2X WIDTH AND 6" DEEPER THAN ROOTBALL Tree Planting Scale: N.T.S. REMOVE ALL BURLAP FOR ROOTBALL INSPECTION SET ROOTBALL CROWN 1 INCH ABOVE GRADE 2" DEPTH BARK MULCH 2-3" CLEAR FROM TRUNK AMENDED TOPSOIL TWICE ROOTBALL DEPTH ROOTBALL III - MIN. 6" GREATER THAN> ROOTBALL TOPSOIL Shrub and G.C. Planting Scale: N.T.S. 1/16"=1'-0" ON 11"x17" SHEET 32' SPEEA Union Office, Tukwila SPEED Project Address: 15205 52nd Ave. S., Tukwila, WA. 98188 ISPIN LOCAL '• 'E' Legal Description: BROOKVALE GARDEN TRS PARCEL A OF TUKWILA SP NO 79-32-SS REC NO 7912050555 SD PLAT DAF - POR TR 1 BROOKVALE GARDEN TRS LY WLY OF 52ND AVE S LESS N 30 FT OF VAC ST ADJ LESS W 20 FT THOF FOR CO RD LESS S 51.00 FT THOF Parcel #: 115720-0016 Owner's Representative: Martin Pascual, Director of Information Technology (206)674-7356 STATE OF WASHINGTON REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WORTHY AND ASSOCIATES STEPHEN GEORGE WORTHY CERTIFIED No. 235 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PARK AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 2457 EAST INTERLAKEN BLVD. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98112 tel: 206 324-5955 March 21, 2011 L3 liOl Q AVW 1\11. 1 VY . 11111111E - 1,11-VJL 1 U511 1 Vl T Re: FW: Tree Cutting Permit - L11-032 Martin Pascual [martinp@speea.org] Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 9:51 AM To: Carol Lumb Carol, We are intending to remove the trees from the landscaped area to the west side of our building in reference to a drainage problem where the roots of these trees are growing into our drainage lines and causing our roof to flood. The roots from all of the trees are also surfacing and causing tripping hazards as well as flooding the area when it rains. Our intent is to replace the trees with smaller plants and shrubs that will give us usage of the area as well as provide better drainage for the area. Thanks, Please let me know if you need more information. On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 8:50 AM, Carol Lumb <Carol.Lumb(2)tukwilawa.gov> wrote: THanks Martin - I'll look forward to getting the narrative today. carol From: Martin Pascual [martinp@speea.orq] Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 5:06 PM To: Carol Lumb Subject: Re: FW: Tree Cutting Permit - L11-032 Carol, I will get the narrative to you tomorrow. As far as the trees to the north we just mailed a letter to the property owner asking them to remove the trees leaning towards our building this week. We will see what happens there, they are all cottonwoods so I don't think there should be any problem with removal, but I'll talk with you before we proceed with actually taking them out. We are not concerned with shading of the parking lot with trees as it doesn't get much shade currently, we are more concerned with the root structure of whatever we plant next to the parking lot ruining the parking lot when they grow. We felt the current solution gave us the best shot at keeping the parking lot safe while providing the number of replacement trees we needed. I'll get you the narrative tomorrow. Thanks Carol, On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 5:00 PM, Carol Lumb <Carol.Lumb@tukwilawa.gov> wrote: Hi Martin: well, it would help if I type in your e-mail address correctly if I want to send you an e-mail. I'm trying again. https://webmail.tukwilawa.gov/owa/?ae=Item&t=IPM.Note&id=RgAAAADQ6eHcfnuH... 05/27/2011 carol From: Carol Lumb Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 4:58 PM To: matrinp(a�speea.orq Cc: Sandra Whiting Subject: Tree Cutting Permit - L11-032 Hi Martin: Looks like I will be the planner working on your permit. I had a couple questions/needed items before I call the application complete. First, a needed item: please provide a short narrative explaining why you are removing the trees from the landscaped area in the rear of the building. I know we have talked about this, had a site visit and exchanged e-mails etc. but there is no clear written record of why you want to remove the trees, so I need that for the file. Second, a question: you provided us with a preliminary landscape plan back in March and Sandra and I provided some comments on the proposed plant material. I note that the planting plan incorporated our requirement for at least 3 inches of compost material to be added to the soil but and keeping the mulch away from the plant material but it proposes to keep the columnar flowering pear. Did your landscape person keep that tree as opposed to substituting a tree that provides more shade for a particular reason? Finally, a question on the trimming of trees on the north side of the site - did you decide not to trim the branches that are overhanging on the SPEEA property? Thanks very much. Carol Carol Lumb, AICP, Senior Planner https://webmail.tukwilawa. gov/owa/?ae=Item&t=IPM.Note&id=RgAAAADQ6eHcfnuH... 05/27/2011 1\L-. 1 VY . \. ULL111, 1 �11111L - L 1 1 -VJL 1 Q6V J Vl T Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 206-431-3661 Carol.Lumb ftTukwilawa.gov** www.tukwilawa.gov *Please note my e-mail address and the Ciyt's web site address have changed. Martin Pascual Director of Information Technology 206-898-0047 (Cell) 206-674-7356 (Direct Line) 206-433-0991 (Main Office Number) www.speea.org Martin Pascual Director of Information Technology https://webmail.tukwilawa.gov/owa/?ae=Item&t=IPM.Note&id=RgAAAADQ6eHcfnuH... 05/27/2011 206-898-0047 (Cell) 206-674-7356 (Direct Line) 206-433-0991 (Main Office Number) www.speea.org https://webmail.tukwilawa.gov/owa/?ae=Item&t=IPM.Note&id=RgAAAADQ6eHcfnuH... 05/27/2011 CITY OF TUKWILA TREEDepartment of Community Developmensca� 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 9818 CLEARING Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX (206) 431 366MAY 2 0 2011 i PERMIT E-mail: tukplan@ci.tukwila.wa.us PERMIT CENTER APPLICATION FOR STAFF USE ONLY Permits Plus Type: P-TREE Planner: File Number: L 1( _. o 3 Z Application Complete (Date: ) Project File Number: �L 1 l _ p , 3 Application Incomplete (Date: ) Other File Numbers: NAME OF PROJECT / DEVELOPMENT:_SPEEA LANDSCAPE RE -DESIGN AND DRAINAGE REPLACEMENT LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection. 15205 52nd AVE S, Tukwila, WA 98188 LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement). r.7 •_ ©0 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. Name: Martin Pascual Address: 15205 52nd AVE S Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: 206-898-0047 FAX: 206-248-3990 E-mail: Martinp@speea.org Signa Date: 5/11/11 F:\Users\martinp\Downloads\Tree Permit-Jul2010.doc 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 TREE CLEARING PERMIT INFORMATION Tukwila's Tree Ordinance regulates the clearing of trees and understory vegetation in or near environmentally sensitive areas and within 200 feet of the Green River. Specific exemptions from the requirement to obtain a Tree Clearing Permit are listed at TMC 18.54.050. 18.54.050 Permit - Exempt Activities The following activities are exempt from the application of this chapter and do not require a Tree Clearing Permit: 1. Clearing of any vegetation; UNLESS the site on which clearing is to occur is located in a sensitive area, sensitive area buffer, or shoreline zone. 2. On sites within a sensitive area, or sensitive area buffer, or shoreline zone: a. Clearing of up to 4 significant trees on a site currently zoned and developed for single-family residential use within any 36-month period; UNLESS the significant trees to be removed are located within a wetland, watercourse and their associated buffers or within the shoreline zone. b. Clearing of any vegetation located outside a sensitive area, sensitive area buffer or outside the shoreline zone. c. Removal of hazardous trees. d. Routine maintenance of vegetation necessary to maintain the health of cultivated plants, to contain noxious weeds, or to remedy a potential fire or health hazard or threat to public safety per TMC Commercial parking subject to TMC Chapter 18.56, "Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations."8.28, Nuisances. e. Vegetation removal necessary to the operation of an established Christmas tree farm or commercial plant nursery. f. Construction and maintenance of streets and utilities within City -approved rights -of -way and easements. DEFINITIONS: Sensitive areas means wetlands, watercourses, areas of potential geologic instability (other than Class I areas), abandoned coal mine areas, and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. Shoreline zone means a 200-foot area surrounding any shoreline in Tukwila composed of three zones: (1) river environment, (2) low -impact environment, and (3) high impact environment. Significant tree means a tree (Cottonwood excluded) which is 4 inches or more in diameter as measured 4.5 feet above grade. However, removal of any cottonwood tree that is 12 inches or greater in diameter (as measured 4.5 feet above grade) within the first 100' from the river shall require a tree permit, TMC 18.44.110. PROCEDURES: At the time you submit your application you must have all of the items listed on the attached "Complete Application Checklist." You may request a waiver from items on the checklist that are not applicable to your project. Please discuss this waiver request with City staff either at a pre -application meeting or at the time of application submittal. Within 28 days of receiving your application, City staff will determine if it is complete based on the attached checklist. If not complete City staff will mail you a letter outlining what additional information is needed. If you do not submit requested materials within 90 days from the City's request for additional information the City may cancel your application. Once the application is complete it will be reviewed by the Director who will issue a decision to approve, modify or deny the application based on the review criteria. EXCEPTIONS: Per TMC 18.54.140 the Director of Community Development may grant exceptions from the requirements of the Tree Ordinance when undue hardship may be created by strict compliance with the provisions of the chapter. An application for an exception must be submitted by the property owner to the Department of Community Development and shall accompany the Tree Clearing Permit application. F:\Users\martinp\Downloads\Tree Permit-Ju12010.doc COMPLETE APPLICATION CHECKLIST The materials listed below must be submitted with your application unless specifically waived in writing by the Public Works Department and the Department of Community Development. Please contact each Department if you feel that certain items are not applicable to your project and should be waived. Application review will not begin until it is determined to be complete. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS MAY BE REQUIRED. The initial application materials allow project review to begin and vest the applicant's rights. However, the City may require additional information as needed to establish consistency with development standards. City Staff are available to answer questions about application materials at 206-431-3670 (Department of Community Development) and 206-433-0179 (Department of Public Works). * Please note that the application fee listed in the land use fee schedule covers specified number of review hours and is due at the time an application is received by the City. Review hours over the retainer fee will be charged at $92.00 per hour and the applicant will receive a monthly bill when those fees become due Check items submitted with application Information Required. May be waived in unusual cases, upon approval of both Public Works and Planning APPLICATION MATERIALS: ,s✓/ 1. Application Checklist one (1) copy, indicating items submitted with application. d 2. Peunit Fee: See Land Use Fee Schedule for Stand App. Fee. *Add'1 fees may incur / 3. Completed Application Form and drawings (4 copies). ,- L,/ 4. Completed and notarized Affidavit of OwnQrship,alid Hold Harmless Permission to Enter Property (1 copy attached). 'r 5. One set of all plans reduced to either 8 1/2" by 11" or 11" by 17". ' 6. Written response to the approval criteria at TMC 18.54.130. ✓ 7. Written response to the exception criteria at TMC 18.54.140 if any exceptions are requested. 7. 8. Professional review of the replacement plan by a landscape architect, surveyor or certified arborist per TMC 18.54.080 3. / 9. Proposed time schedule of vegetation removal, relocation and/or replacement, and other construction activities which may affect onsite vegetation, sensitive areas, sensitive area buffers and/or the shoreline zone. SITE PLAN: 10 (a) The site plan must include a graphic scale, north arrow and project name. Maximum size 24" x 36". / (b) Existing and proposed building footprints and utilities. / (c) Limits of construction. (d) Parking lots, driveways and fire access lanes. (e) Fences, rockeries and retaining walls. i (f) Existing and proposed topography at 2-foot contour intervals. (g) Location of all sensitive areas (e.g. streams, wetlands, slopes over 15%, shoreline zone, coal mine areas and important geological and archaeological sites) and their buffers and setbacks. (h) Diameter, species name, location and canopy of existing significant trees. ` (i) Identification of all significant trees to be removed and/or relocated. F:\Users\martinp\Downloads\Tree Permit-Ju12010.doc Check items submitted with application Information Requ.. cd. May be waived in unusual cases, upon approval of both Public Works and Planning LANDSCAPE PLAN: 11 (a) Landscape planting plan by a Washington State licensed landscape architect, surveyor or certified arborist. Maximum size 24" x 36". (b) Diameter, species name and location of all existing significant trees and vegetation to be retained. ./---- (c) Diameter, species name, spacing, size and location of replacement trees/vegetation to be used to replace vegetation cleared per TMC 18.54.130 3 b. (d) Proposed tree protection measures (for example fencing at drip line). (e) Identify measures proposed for mitigation of vegetation clearing in a sensitive area and/or its / (f) Any other measures proposed to restore the environmental and aesthetic benefits previously provided by on -site vegetation. F:\Users\martinp\Downloads\Tree Permit-Ju12010.doc 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 STATE OF WASHINGTON RECEIVED MAY 2 0 2011 ss COUNTY OF KING The undersigned being duly sworn and upon oath states as follows: 1. I am the current owner of the property which is the subject of this application. 2. All statements contained in the applications have been prepared by me or my agents and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 3. The application is being submitted with my knowledge and consent. 4. Owner grants the City, its employees, agents, engineers, contractors or other representatives the right to enter upon Owner's real property, located at _15205 52nd AVE S Tukwila, WA 98188 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. EXECUTED at Tukwila, WA, on May 16 , 2011 Print Name Jimmie Mathis Address _15205 52"d AVE S, Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone Number 20047 Signature On this day personally appeared before me executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledg purposes mentioned therein. frvi t C., r V `a r S to me known to be the individual who that helshe signed the same as his/her voluntary act and deed for the uses and TO BEFORE ME ON THIS l' DAY OF 1 1' .9 , 20 I 1 NOTARY PUBLIC in an ( for the State of Washfrtii4n residing at CinuIA 4-1 My Commission expires on / a' i 1 ` F:\Users\martinp\Downloads\Tree Permit-Ju120I 0.doc REVIEW CRITERIA The applicant bears responsibility for demonstrating that the proposal satisfies all of the permit approval criteria. Planning Division staff are available to discuss the decision criteria you must respond to and necessary supporting materials. PERMIT APPROVAL CRITERIA To the extent that vegetation retention and/or replacement is consistent with project feasibility or reasonable use of the property, vegetation clearing shall be planned and conducted to meet all of the criteria below. These criteria shall be the basis for approval, approval with conditions or denial of any tree clearing included in a Tree Clearing Permit application. 1. Tree Retention - Site improvements shall be designed and constructed to retain as many existing healthy trees as possible, and to meet the following criteria: a. Priority shall be given to retention of existing stands of trees, trees at site perimeter, trees within the shoreline Low -Impact Environment, in Sensitive Areas or Sensitive Area Buffers, and healthy mature trees. b. All understory vegetation within the essential root zone of protected trees shall be: (1) retained; OR (2) removed by methods which are non -damaging to the tree, and replaced with vegetation with horticultural requirements which are compatible with protected trees. c. Vegetation removal shall be undertaken in such a manner as to preserve, to the degree possible, the aesthetic and ecological benefits provided by such vegetation. 2. Tree Protection Measures - a. The proposal shall include tree protection measures which meet or exceed best management practices and current standards of professional arboriculture, and which are sufficient to ensure the viability of protected trees and other vegetation identified for retention pursuant to requirements of this chapter, and shall include measures sufficient to protect any Sensitive Area, its Buffer and vegetation within the shoreline Low - Impact Environment. b. During clearing and/or construction activities, all protected vegetation shall be surrounded by protective fencing which prevents adverse impacts associated with clearing from intruding into areas of protected vegetation. 3. Tree Replacement - The site shall be planted with trees to meet the following minimum requirements: a. Each existing significant tree removed shall be replaced with new tree(s), based on the size of the existing tree as shown below, up to a maximum density of 70 new trees per acre. b. Tree Replacement Ratios F:\Users\martinp\Downloads\Tree Permit-Jul2010.doc Diameter of Existing No. of Replacement Tree Removed Trees Required 4 - 8 inches 1 8 - 12 inches 2 12-18inches 4 18 - 24 inches 6 >24 inches 8 c. Prior to any vegetation removal, the applicant shall demonstrate through a Landscape Plan, Sensitive Area Mitigation Plan or other materials required per the requirements of this chapter that vegetation replacement will meet the following minimum standards: (1) Minimum sizes shall be 2.5-inch caliper for deciduous trees, 6 to 8 feet in height for evergreen trees, 24 inches in height for shrubs, and 1 gallon for groundcover. (2) Replacement plants shall meet current American Association of Nurserymen standards for nursery stock; (3) Planting and maintenance of required replacement vegetation shall be in accordance with best management practices for landscaping which ensure the vegetation's long-term health and survival. 4. Surrounding Environment - The timing of, and methods to be used in any proposed vegetation removal shall be such that impacts to protected vegetation, wildlife, fisheries and the surrounding environment are minimized. 5. Tree Relocation - Tree relocation shall be carried out according to best management practices, and trees proposed for relocation shall have a reasonable chance of survival. TREE REGULATION DEVIATIONS 0 The Director may grant exceptions from the requirements of chapter 18.54 when undue hardship may be created by strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Any authorization for exception may prescribe conditions deemed necessary or desirable for the public interest, or necessary to meet the intent of this chapter. An exception to this chapter shall not be granted unless all of the following criteria are met: 1. Strict compliance with the provisions of this code may jeopardize project feasibility or reasonable use of property. 2. Proposed vegetation removal, replacement, and any mitigation measures proposed, are consistent with the purpose and intent given in this chapter. 3. The granting of the exception or standard reduction will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity. In addition to the above criteria, the Director may also consider any of the following in reviewing an exception request: F:\Users\martinp\Downloads\Tree Permit-Ju12010.doc a. Whether the recommendation of a certified arborist supports the exception. b. Evidence that the size of the site or project cannot support the number of required replacement trees, and off -site tree planting is proposed which furthers the goals of this chapter and other City policies. c. On -site planting of all required replacement trees is not feasible, and the project includes an equivalent contribution in funds and/or labor and materials for off -site tree planting as jointly agreed by the applicant and Director. d. Smaller -sized replacement plants are more suited to the species, site conditions, and to the purposes of this chapter, and are planted in sufficient quantities to meet the intent of this chapter. 0 Retention and Replacement of Canopy Cover - on undeveloped sites or sites with dense stands of trees, where the cost of identification of individual tree species and sizes is inordinate relative to the project, the Director may allow the applicant to use the tree canopy cover approach outlined below to calculate retention and replacement of trees: 1. The site shall have a minimum canopy cover equal to 20% of the site area, or equal to the existing canopy cover whichever is less. 2. To meet the requirements for site canopy cover, canopy cover may consist of any combination of existing trees and replacement trees. Canopy cover of each new tree shall be calculated at 314 square feet. F:\Users\martinp\Downloads\Tree Pemut-Ju@010.doc 03/16/2011) Carol Lumb Re Tree Clearer^ permit vib Page 1 From: Carol Lumb To: Martin Pascual Date: 03/16/2011 3:49 PM Subject: Re: Tree Clearing Permit CC: Minnie Dhaliwal; Sandra Whiting Hi Martin: Sandra and I discussed the proposed planting plan and have just a few comments. 1. Overall, the proposed plantings look good. A comment on the columnar flowering pear - this particular tree will not give much in the way of shade for the parking lot. I know that the space you have where they will be planted is small, but we suggest a cultivar that provides more canopy for shade for the parking area. 2. At least 3-4 inches of compost should be mixed into the existing soil, rather than the two inches noted on the planting plan. 3. A note should be added that states that the bark mulch must be kept 2-3 inches away from the trunks and crowns of the plants to keep from damaging the plant materials. On the issue of the overhanging branches of trees that are on the neighboring properties, my understanding is that you are permitted to trim the limbs that hang onto your property. You note that you are getting in touch with the property owners, which is a good step to take before you trim the limbs on your own. We would be interested in harvesting the native plants in the area being re -landscaped - we would use them in restoration projects here in the City. If this fits in with your plans, we would be happy to come out and dig those up before the landscaping work begins in earnest. We appreciate the opportunity to review the planting plan before you submit it as part of a permit. Let me know if you have any questions. Carol Carol Lumb, AICP Dept. of Community Development City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 206-431-3661 (Fax: 206-431-3665) clumb@ci.tukwila.wa.us »> Martin Pascual <martinp@ speea.orq> 03/15/2011 11:04 AM »> Carol, One more thing. The cotton woods on the north side of the building that we were looking to have removed. Can you tell me the rules for removing trees that overhang our building but are on the neighbors property? We are writing a letter to the neighbor and want to make sure we stay in compliance with the city. Thanks, On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Carol Lumb <clumb@>ci.tukwila.wa.us> wrote: r r i.,> Thanks Martin I will want to review this with Sandra Whiting, our Urban L o y, Environmentalist. She is back in the office tomorrow, so I will get back to N 1- LLB o i '> you as soon as possible so you can move forward with this project. LI1 CQ c:� ;,7. Carol 0 � C .Li (03/16/2011) Carol Lumb - Re: Tree Clearing Permit > Carol Lumb, AICP > Dept. of Community Development > City of Tukwila > 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100 > Tukwila, WA 98188 > 206-431-3661 > (Fax: 206-431-3665) > clumb@ci.tukwila.wa.us > »> Martin Pascual <martinp@speea.orq> 03/15/2011 10:25 AM »> > Thanks Carol, > Here is my preliminary design that we are looking at. Let me know what you > think > On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 10:22 AM, Carol Lumb <clumb@ci.tukwila.wa.us> > wrote: > > Hi Martin: > > How about if you send me your preliminary design so we can take a look at > > it and give you some feed back? > > > > Carol > > Carol Lumb, AICP > > Dept. of Community Development > > City of Tukwila > > 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100 > > Tukwila, WA 98188 > > 206-431-3661 > > (Fax: 206-431-3665) > > clumb@ci.tukwila.wa.us > > > > »> Martin Pascual <martinp@speea.orq> 03/15/2011 9:45 AM »> > > Carol, > > Just starting up on this project again as the weather is getting nicer. > > When > > we talked while you were out here, I believe the discussion led us to if > we > > put in a new landscape design with the city, assuming it is approved, we > > would be able to remove all of the trees in the back landscaped area of > our > > building. I'm just trying to get some clarification so when we get our > > design ready it will be what the city is looking for. Right now we have > 13 > > trees in the area that needs to be relandscaped and have the drainage > > fixed. > > We would remove all of them and replace with a new design that will cause > > less problems with the building and drainage systems. Can you let me know > > if > > I am on the right path or if I need to re think how many trees will be > > removed? I have the first preliminary design I can send to you if that > > would > > help. > > Thanks a ton in advance, > > 03/16/2011 Carol Lumb Re: Tree Clearinv Qermit > > Martin Pascual > > Director of IT > > SPEEA > > On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 3:38 PM, Carol Lumb <clumb@ci.tukwila.wa.us> > > wrote: > > > > > Hi Martin: >>> > > > I'm following up on my voice mail to you today. I am attaching the > tree > > > clearing permit below to use if a Public Works permit is not required > for > > > the drainage work. I also meant to give you the name and address of > the > > > property.owner on the north - it would be good to check with them > before > > > any trees come out just to keep them in the loop. Their name is: > >> > > > Gregory Zaputil > > > 15171 52nd Ave. S. > > > Tukwila, WA 98188 >>> > > > Please let me know if you have any questions. >>> > » Carol > >> > > > Carol Lumb, AICP > > > Dept. of Community Development > > > City of Tukwila > > > 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100 > > > Tukwila, WA 98188 > > > 206-431-3661 > > > (Fax: 206-431-3665) > > > clumb@ci.tukwila.wa.us > >> >>> >>> > > > > > > Martin Pascual > > Director of Information Technology > > [image: index_clip_image002_0000] > > > > 206-898-0047 (Cell) > > 206-674-7356 (Direct Line) > > 206-433-0991 (Main Office Number) > > > > www.soeea.orq )-> m c� i—w • `-D > E� T > Martin Pascual , • L U ._- L (03/16/2011) Carol Lumb Re: Tree Clearing Permit > Director of Information Technology > [image: index_clip_image002_0000] > 206-898-0047 (Cell) > 206-674-7356 (Direct Line) > 206-433-0991 (Main Office Number) > www.soeea.orq Martin Pascual Director of Information Technology [image: index_clip_image002_0000] 206-898-0047 (Cell) 206-674-7356 (Direct Line) 206-433-0991 (Main Office Number) www.speea.orq TREES TO BE PLACED AT LOCATIONS SELECTED BY OWNER'S REP. TO AVOID EXISTING SIGNS, CAR OVERHANGS, STAIRS AND LIGHTS Planting Plan Scale: 1" = 16-0" CND PLACE 8" OF NEW TOPSOIL, PROTECT UTILITIES, TILL AND BLEND WITH EXISTING SOIL AND CREATE A RAISED MOUND NEW CEMENT PATIO, 130SF RELOCATE EXISTING PICNIC TABLE AMEND ALL OTHER EXISTING SOIL WITH 2" ORGANIC COMPOST MIXED INTO THE EXISTING SOIL, PROTECT EXISTING UTILITIES, APPLY 2" LAYER OF BARK MULCH FOLLOWING PLANTING PLANTING SCHEDULE SYMBOL QTY. BOTANICAL NAME/ COMMON NAME 4, TREES 6 CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA 'GRACILIS'I SLENDER HINOKI FALSE CYPRESS SIZE (min.) SPACING (o.c.) 6' HT. 7 PYRUS CALLERYANA 'CAPITAL% 2" CAL. COLUMNAR FLOWERING PEAR SHRUBS 62 EUONYMUS FORTUNEI 1 GAL. 'SILVER QUEEN' WINTERCREEPER 9 EUONYMUS JAPONICUS 'GREEN SPIRE% GREENSPIRE EUONYMUS 2 GAL. 20 CORNUS SERICEA KELSEYI'/ 1 GAL. DWARF RED OSIER DOGWOOD O 16 RHODODENDRON YAKUSHIMANUM 'SNO WCLAD'/ 2 GAL. DWARF RHODODENDRON 21 VIBURNUM DAVIDII I 2 GAL. 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