Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit PL18-0090 - SARANA INT'L BUDDHIST CENTER - TREE REMOVAL / TREE PERMITSARANA INT'L BUDHIST CTR TREE REM 2223049019 PARENT FILE PL18-0090 THIS FILE L18-0106 TREE PERMIT/NON-SHORELINE City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director October 25, 2018 NOTICE OF DECISION TO: Polwatte Pangnananda, Applicant This letter serves as a notice of decision and is issued pursuant to TMC 18.104.170 on the following project and permit approval. I. PROJECT INFORMATION Project File Number: L18-0106 Applicant: Polwatte Pangananda, Sarana International Buddhist Center Type of Permit: Landscape Modification Permit Project Description: Request to approve removal of one mature dead tree within parking lot landscaping island and replace it with a new tree. Location: 1524151' Ave S (parcel #2223049019) Associated Files: PL18-0090 (Project File), L12-008 (Design Review), L11-025 (Conditional Use Permit) Comprehensive Plan Low Density Residential (LDR) Designation/Zoning District: II. DECISION SEPA Determination: The City SEPA Responsible Official has previously determined that this application does not require a SEPA threshold determination because it is categorically exempt. Decision on Substantive Permit: The City Planning Supervisor has determined that the application for a Shoreline Tree Permit does comply with applicable City and State Code requirements and has approved the application with the following conditions: 1. Prior to planting the replacement tree, the stump of the tree to be removed shall be ground down and/or removed. Page 1 of 3 !' L18-0106: Sarana International Buddhist Staff Report and Notice of Decision October 25, 2018 er Landscape Modification 2. The replacement tree shall be planted within the next three months. The applicant shall contact the project planner Jaimie Reavis at Jaimie.Reavis@TukwilaWA.gov or (206)431-3659 to schedule an inspection once the new tree has been planted. 3. Per TMC 18.54.160(B), evergreen trees must be at least 6' tall at time o f planting. Deciduous trees must be at least 2.5" caliper. 4. Planting and maintenance shall be in accordance with best management practices for landscaping to ensure the vegetation's long-term health and survival per TMC 18.54.160. 5. All burlap, string, and wire basket shall be completely removed from the root ball and the roots examined for circling roots. 6. Three inches of compost should be placed on top of soil in planting area and incorporated (rototilled) to a depth of at least 10 inches. 7. Entire planting area should be mulched with 3-4 inches of medium bark or wood chips. Mulch should not be placed against the trunks of the trees — leave a 4-inch circle around the trunk free of mulch. 8. Trees should be watered weekly during the dry months (generally July -September or as necessary depending on conditions) for the first two growing seasons. III. FINDINGS A landscaping plan for the Sarana International Buddhist Center was approved as part of a Design Review application in August 2012. The landscaping plan included two evergreen trees in the middle of the parking lot. In October 2018, the applicant came in to the DCD office to show staff a picture of the unhealthy condition of the evergreen tree located within the westernmost landscape island. A follow-up site visit by staff on October 18th was made to verify the condition of the tree, and it was clear during the site visit that the tree is dead and a report from a Qualified Tree Profession would not be necessary. The applicant will be hiring a tree cutting service to remove the existing dead tree and will be planting one replacement tree in the same parking lot landscaping island. IV. YOUR APPEAL RIGHTS The Decision on this Permit Application is a Type 1 decision pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code §18.104.010. Other land use applications related to this project may still be pending. One administrative appeal to the City Hearing Examiner of the Decision on the Permit itself is permitted. A party who is not satisfied with the outcome of the Hearing Examiner appeal process may file an appeal in King County Superior Court from the Hearing Examiner's decision. V. PROCEDURES AND TIME FOR APPEALING To appeal the Planning Supervisor's decision on the Permit Application, a written notice of appeal must be filed with the Department of Community Development within 14 days of the issuance of this Decision. The requirements for such appeals are set forth in Tukwila Municipal Code Ch. 18.116. All appeal materials shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Appeal materials MUST include: 1. The name of the appealing party. Page 2 of 3 4h18-0106: Sarana International Buddhist Center Landscape Modification Staff Report and Notice of Decision October 25, 2018 2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's behalf. 3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors in the decision, including any specific challenge to an MDNS. 4. The Notice of Appeal shall identify (a) the specific errors of fact or errors in application of the law in the decision being appealed; (b) the harm suffered or anticipated by the appellant, and (c) the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal. 5. Appeal fee per the current fee schedule, additional hourly charges may apply. In addition, all hearing examiner costs will be passed through to the appellant. VI. APPEAL HEARINGS PROCESS Any administrative appeal regarding the Permit shall be conducted as a closed record hearing before the Hearing Examiner based on the information presented to the Planning Supervisor who made the original decision. No new evidence or testimony will be permitted during the appeal hearing. Parties will be allowed to present oral argument based on the information presented to the Planning Supervisor before their decision was issued. The Hearing Examiner's decision on the appeal is the City's final decision. Any party wishing to challenge the Hearing Examiner's decision on this application must file an appeal pursuant to the procedures and time limitations set forth in RCW Ch. 36.70C. If no appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision is properly filed in Superior Court within such time limit, the Decision on this permit will be final. VII. INSPECTION OF INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION Project materials including the application, any staff reports, and other studies related to the permits are available for inspection at the Tukwila Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, Washington 98188 from Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The project planner is Jaimie Reavis, who may be contacted at 206-431-3659 or Jaimie.Reavis@TukwilaWA.gov for further information. Property owners affected by this decision may request a change in valuation for their property tax purposes. Contact the King County Assessor's Office for further information regarding property tax valuation changes. Department of Community Development City of Tukwila Page 3 of 3 1 PRESERVING VEGETATION 1R lomaNAL R a w iIL mt alMOO ORO WOO MA wow* ! ■ rrMO WIC COMrr arr'r w'MrAOY flat .rs a►rra IMY NE ROOM NO mown w IBM OCC sWOOL2rizr..leas womzwICUr Au. St VOLVIcimmtero a hrr s+. ions OIP vau r:-.. ▪ MOP WO rwe aoMLs toAY�ts a mut oprniel= roQr ra WINO r►`.IL +: SARANA INTERNATIONAL. BUDDHiST• CENTER OW ur[ Plasm loci WOO WAICO ti - _ —EilblrieCAPE PL AASL — _1E20 15241 51•. AVENUE 8. TUKWILA WA 98188 NE 1/4, SE V4, SEC 22, TWP 23N, RNG 4E, W.M. .mstamthigno 1. A MIEWAL OF 25% OF TE PFCREEDP ANTINGSARSO:a1Gi(T10113YWC ORDLENTT mooPLANTS AFEMARKED WITH ANAST C 113743OUE 2. ALL FEW LMOBCAFEMORN* TOBEWAIVED WIINANAUTOMATE WATER OMMERNND IFFEIATICK16YSTEM a ALLNE.W9RIB AVM GR3UNCD1BI AREAS AFE TO BE NAlAO60 EIPECFRI ♦ 'MERE ER3.11CC V .._VCED.RBHALLBEPLANTED ATTHE SPOONED SPAON6TSEUGHOUT DELERN41JQ1BAiEAS LI THTPEtaMO Qi eTAFRi ilfg tir.FfemEO QFgEP _. Afore _ • itarldCCIORKIYGICSAliRN4:9N&1703/7iJtFiXG'47r f Craci8RH?a4a p). A3.4Nrii %7XA t PEUZ IOa 44A141 erAE0.4rEfar eaq`UZ VIPZEoJ(aLNEW), Pegwomot A,anwaranutsvaaeraAsla TYPst r /tiflsisc a DO r. • • C�7:6 Cootar.44irAOVE¢ isms) • le41145e7 NSINTI]'E —�—� (RDEI ounrcentA 6LVD• TWEE -TREE ROAD) •1Eton 831 ImenagrieafgaR T. CO NUTOE3 FIEFOE IRATPOUIUT81 , 2 BUBaRax2 ammo mama TD w,IFN 1/10' FOOT RaYT®BY a4E3Y1. COMPACTOR UMEBBO ERMSE NOTE S BIIBaRAO SHAMEEW )Ci:FORMEDFOLTER ASFEG APE. 4. APPLY 6' OB?TH TYPICAL SWAY MIX TOPS N ALL RANTING AREAS OR AS °TER EMOTES 5. APPLY 2-131577HFIFE GRACE BARK MULCH NALL FUVNRNGAIEASAWN 1OE FREE MINTED NED.6AWO8r.R3314CP WEINMO9W1POT CCNTANANY • COMPUNDI DEIRRIBYrK10PUNT GROWTH 6 CIONTRACTOR YPrrOPO 13AFIRMo6OR UNFl7EEENfELD CONO108TO TIE ATTENTION CPDE LAFOS ASEArOfTECT- 7. WOBCJIFEAFOIRECTMAT ADJUST RANT OUAMRTEORVAEEIESBABE ON AVAIABUIYO FELD(D 3111C1O 6 ALL PLANTMATERIAL BULL BE WEISE FREE AND AFFIKE N A VOWELS MOVING • OWOTOt B. AURAW MATERIAL SWLL107l 4TOUSASTAFONERNNURSSTYBM000 LAMER' EDITICAL 111SFECIRED RMITS MO GIN RANTLJ333NDSJPV:2CeSSTABOL3SHOWN ON . PLN$ 11ALLTFEE F08 SHALL BE INSPECTED IDINB FE PROPER MANAGE 12.FCSITNEDRAINAGE BULL EMMNTAM31 AWE PLAING AREAS A MlMIMOF • 12'UKASE OTFBtNMEENDTS1 13.CONSU1CTOiAGREES TOWAJRAfflYANDMAINTAIN AU. PLANT WARN FORONE FULL GFINON3maim PAST INSTALLATION AWSHALL REPLACE EA0RANT • MATVNALN INIA THAT WAIMAMY/MANiBNANC£ RFC° WiTH 14303IHMO l 1O1HE OM ER 14.81FETTREES SHALL RAVE UNIFORM BNB HERMESWIM/MUM AB3VE GRACE OR ABODBNWEE NOM 1TLH8EETORB MARF3TNIERSECTENI3 SHALL AINNIUM OF 11' FROM ANY =NAGE 1&STRETTEE U3'A1OSAFEAPPROXIMATE ANCSE L O SE AELJU3TECI FER MEET LENTMD URITY LOCAILOE. 17.ALLL1113$SHALL E008EWAXED A8SEWN WTHEETALS6TA1®1oE FEMMEAFlVECNE FULL EIRCMANG EAD %TR ES TWLTHAVE OED THE ONE YEARWAFRAMY/MA 41ENANE Fl37m13iAL1 E FERMIS) AND FESTAX® PER lINE ETAL 16LME ETAFE COORAF.'TOR SHALL MMNTAN STE UNTL ElNAL NBPEOIIOV ANC ACCEPTANCE WINNER • 1TEE STAKES TOEVERTICAL PARNELL. EVEN-TCPFED. UNS ARRED AFC ONVEN FPO UNCIMIJii3S)15.23 RACE • FERTILIZE ALL 1r8SWITH A RIMED STARTBN FB TL APRED AT MW4.HCTUR316 SUGGESTED RATt$ • PLANT TFEE 1 HEMP THAN CI FTM GROAN AT 1OUTING ir APATUB RON1 OR333 RASP 12 0A GALV. WNE 2X2 COMAS RR STATE 2• NTH BARK MULCH 4' WATERING SURCUMING TEE Ftle EO GRADE PULL BURLAP OFF 1LTP 1/ lF F03EBAl1 RATING M[X BA06NL SE(EFERALRULES GUPPY RARING PR WALLS E XISTNG SJBORACe SET imT8ALLON MOAND LP CIIrFACTED PLANTING. BAO(RA. VOL TREE OE rA( . 74 ID - 2 TIDES ROOT TAUT. DIAPERS* I l= r LAMMILINIICHEDIAL swan. Ear»='A NAME/CCFRAC WANE Fa R / MCRPIDNS 1t- PE LEOOTESUGA oOLtatAS FP R37 MAIRLE PAN/NON . UANLAN//, AtU4NZAN c geagYN{`J OKONA DaI .s* C.7) AMR A051 DAWATLM/ /.0 VIM MAPLE W LARCEA1/4433114 SNUB ()CCPRUNUS LAUREL OTTO lLYl®N/ OTTO LUMENOURS- o 'AZALIA MDS.!d0 oliNalss AZALP4•(45) PREM/AL BF EFS ICCERA M3.1X/ EMMEN NY • MN. 12'•14'HT MAID. WEJ BRANCHED ABOVE a'. BBB MK 2-CAL OR FAULT. STEM 12'-14'HT. MATCHED. WELL, Bf *.ND'W AE NE a•.86B Ml1LT OTEM, MN (3) W CAL TRUNK& 8' - 10' HT. WELL. BRANCHED ABOVE IT. B68 MAMMA MK (3) W CAL MUM; S'•10' HT. VM31 BRANDED ABOVE Er. 868 MULIINTEE#A, MN . (3) N CAL MINKS. - 1 O HT. V11131. BRANCHED NE NE 8'. B66 Mel 24• - 3 T HT. FULL AND SUSIY.8 6 6 L7Fi CONT. SPAWG A88147011.104RAN MN. 24•-30'HT. FULL AND BUSHY BBBO:COM.EAONO AS SHONN ON PLAN MN. 24•-30'M.RALAND BUSHY. B B B OR CONK. BPAWO A8 SOWN ON RAM MN. 24' - 37 HT. RAL NNO BUSHY. B & B ON CENT. SPACING A8 SEWN ON RAN 1 GALLON ICKITANER FULL. ASNOTEOENPLAN. mes PROPORTION gigliffiltaal • SK TIRE BLENDMENSAL RYE A61�70% 80 F:EFEBLI,E 3016 SO SEELIMEIL)lBIZ B-BWEL/1J000SF. MEM S933 ALL AFEAB THAT AFE SAFE E3DLZW AND AT LEAST 18' MOM ANY PLANTED TREE CFI &MLR LEE APRaf waY Imo LJ36 CF 102020NFK F130112131 FRI 11O13BOLEAEE FEEr. AND AFPFTmM1Ciy 4545L86 OF WOCO CEILLECEE R33E I,UDi R311000 ELSE FEET 14 ALL AFJEAB TO E Sty SEBTN OEFAE N E UNWED 113 MARCH 1 - MAY 16 &AUGUST 15 - OCICAER 1. FEED SHALL CJ7NFONM1OSTMOWNEFOR TE:IR137GRASS SEED ORBETTER. AS OU LIVE/IWECII►'AW LIFCRF®CEIiI1RCATON'.UITEBTEOOaN, • • • 2' METH 8AFN WALE i 4' WA1E*J3 BARN SURIOUNCNB'RANT WANE WRAF FFEWTIIP 1/3 O? FOOTBALL. LFi1OLY •BOARIFYFTBALL OF � N�V D3VTME>4FOaWN RAN PROI TO BAOCRI N O PLAMNO BA06NLL MX. 68 L FOIEB. SCARFTRANINGIPrt WALLS BET RCOTBNLON MIND OF'Ol7MPACTE GPLA(V1NO BAOOiL MEAL SiaorUB DETAIL 014 .PLANT SHRUB 1' IR38TTHAN 0152RISEWN AT MJR 337Y, *FERREE ALL RAMS WITH APPROVED STARTER FERTllffi1 APPLES AT MAMPACRJi816 SJB6ETEO-FIAli$ . 1 ,d •_� :. lo. 10/18/2018 15241 51 st Ave S - Google Maps Google Maps 15241 51 st Ave S 15241 51 st Ave S Tukwila, WA 98188 • • FP8H+7G Tukwila, Washington i ll.11 d IMO'11 ,1'1 Ilia, • N :i 11�a `Goggle Imagery ©2018 Google, Map data ©2018 Google 50 ft /-w https://www.goog!e.com/maps/place/15241 +51 st+Ave+S,+Tukwila,+WA+98188/©47.4657449,-122.2689812,127a, 35y,260.67h,45t/data=!3m1 ! 1 e3!4... 1/2 10/18/2018 15241 51st Ave S - Google Maps At this location Sarana International Buddha 5.0 ***** Religious Organization • 15241 51 st Ave S https://www.google.com/maps/place/15241 +51 st+Ave+S,+Tukwila,+WA+98188/@47.4657449,-122.2689812,127a,35y,260.67h,45t/data=!3m1 ! 1 e3!4... 2/2 rc. CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431-3670 TREE REMOVAL AND LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR STAFF USE ONLY Planner: �(�.;t in/vl4 -Rebut) S File Number: L / ' — CUO (a Application Complete Date: ! o i $ j c ! Project File Number: j)L /' - no? d Application Incomplete Date: Other File Numbers: NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: So.rana "Tvt Pvv tov q 1 guts Ceo-e{ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection. 1 s a- L 1 5\ s �- f v er S -\- to w\ 1 cc , k) A g g 1 3 LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement). 30L#- — cj OlC- O� 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 o.,pt3 ;r9trtrilq,;n VM • is the �/primary contact contact with the City to whom all notices��land reports will be sent. Name: Q l W d\ - -\ ei Pc\vt a (A Address: I S -a- 1 1 V e- , v11(W 1 I a 'OD g Phone: a 0 6 g J "1 7 0 34 E-mail: 5\ rV C. o- 0 k 411.00.60m Signature: Date: C:\Users\DCD-Admin\Documents\Forms\Permits\Landscape Mod Permit.docx CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431-3670 AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP AND HOLD HARMLESS PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY STATE OF WASHINGTON 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 S \ SA- V ,2 5 1 Uk' %1 W 14 for thepurpose of application review, a�"� � � PP agta 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 ��lk 11 q — A — — 6.111.476.411.0 AMAR C RAMRAKHA Notary Public State of Washington My Appointment Expires Nov 14, 2020 (city), j .A- (state), on 0 CA1 b £V' r \ ? , 20 g \ OtAA- Pah r‘atnatria-ok (Print Name) 1 1_ I 5\ S • rV C S 1 ukk cud t)� (Address) t 1 2- 0 G g: c1 '1 o `; Lt (Phone Number) (Signature On this day personally appeared before me to me known to be the individual who 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., SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME ON THIS ` ?Z " AY OF V NOT in an ' or t e State of Washington residing at ,20 I' My Commission expires on » / \ l-i' I 2— Z 0 C:\Users\DCD-Admin\Documents\Fortns\Permits\Landscape Mod Petmit.docx 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 the necessary supporting materials. Please address all criteria that apply to your project. PERMIT APPROVAL CRITERIA The criteria below shall be the basis for approval, approval with conditions or denial of any Landscape Modification Permit application. A. Modifications to required landscaping for new projects may be approved only if the following criteria are met: 1. The modification or revision does not reduce the landscaping to the point that activities on the site become a nuisance to neighbors; and 2. The modification or revision does not diminish the quality of the site landscape as a whole; and 3. One or more of the following are met: a. The modification or revision more effectively screens parking areas and blank building walls; or b. The modification or revision enables significant trees or existing built features to be retained; or c. The modification or revision is used to reduce the number of driveways and curb cuts and allow joint use of parking facilities between neighboring businesses; or d. The modification or revision is used to incorporate pedestrian or transit facilities; or e. The modification is for properties in the NCC or RC districts along Tukwila International Boulevard, where the buildings are brought out to the street edge and a primary entrance from the front sidewalk as well as from off-street parking areas is provided; or f. The modification is to incorporate alternative forms of landscaping such as landscape planters, rooftop gardens, green roof, terraced planters or green walls; or g. The modification is to incorporate a community garden, subject to the provisions of TMC Section 18.52.030, Note 11. B. Revisions to existing landscaping may be approved only if the following criteria are met: 1. The modification or revision does not reduce the landscaping to the point that activities on the site become a nuisance to neighbors; and 2. The modification or revision does not diminish the quality of the site landscape as a whole; and either a. Proposed vegetation removal, replacement, and any mitigation measures proposed are consistent with the purpose and intent given in this chapter; or b. The granting of an exception or standard reduction will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity. 3. In addition, if trees are removed without prior approval these trees shall be replaced based on the tree replacement table (Table C) in TMC Chapter 18.52.110. C. Clustering or perimeter averaging of landscaping may be considered if: 1. It does not diminish the quality of the site landscape as a whole; and 2. It does not create a nuisance to adjacent properties; and 3. If adjacent to residential development, the impacts from clustering are minimized; and 4. One or more of the following criteria are met: a. Clustering or perimeter averaging of plant material allows more effective use of the property; or b. Clustering or perimeter averaging of landscaping enables significant trees to be retained; or c. Clustering or perimeter averaging is used to reduce the number of driveways and curb cuts and/or allow joint use of parking facilities between neighboring businesses; or d. Clustering or perimeter averaging avoids future conflicts with signage. C:\Users\DCD-Admin\Documents\Forms\Permits\Landscape Mod Permit.docx • 5. The front yard landscape width may be divided into a perimeter strip and one or more other landscape areas between the building and the front property line if the perimeter strip is a minimum of 10 feet and the landscape materials are sufficient to provide landscaping along the perimeter and screening of the building mass. 6. The total required landscape square footage must be provided if perimeter landscaping is clustered. Clustering may not be used if the amount of perimeter landscaping has been increased due to proximity to LDR, MDR or HDR. 7. If up to 50% of the perimeter landscaping is relocated to the interior parking, it provides more flexibility for site organization. D. Substituting required landscaping in a bioretention facility. Substituted landscaping in a bioretention facility must include trees, shrubs, and groundcovers as identified on the City's approved Bioretention Plant List and as regulated in TMC Chapter 14.30. The substituted landscaping in a bioretention facility may be counted up to 100% towards required Type I or Type II landscaping. Landscaping in bioretention facilities cannot be counted towards required Type III landscaping. All of the following criteria must be met: 1. The bioretention facility is designed by a professional trained or certified in low impact development techniques; and 2. The landscaping meets the screening requirements of the specified landscape type; and. 3. Public safety concerns have been addressed; and 4. The number of trees, shrubs and groundcover required by the landscape type are provided. E. Retained significant tree(s) may be counted towards required landscaping if the following criteria are met: 1. Assessment of tree by an ISA certified arborist as to tree health, value of the trees and the likelihood of survivability during and after construction is provided; and 2. Retention of tree(s) supports the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan urban tree canopy goals and policies; and 3. A financial assurance is posted based on 150% of the value of the retained tree(s) to ensure tree replacement should the retained trees be damaged or die as a result of construction impacts. *The monetary value of the significant tree(s) to be retained, as determined by an ISA certified arborist, shall be posted on the tree prior to site preparation and retained throughout the construction of the project. F. Trees removed or topped in violation of the landscape chapter (TMC 18.52) shall be replaced and are subject to penalties per TMC 18.52.110. Applicant should submit this permit, fees, and the associated materials as part of the remediation. The replacement planting plan shall meet the requirements of 18.52.110.C.2 Table C and the underlying zoning requirements for that landscape. et(rIr C:\Users\DCD-Admin\Documents\Forms\Permits\Landscape Mod Permit.docx • CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX: (206) 431-3665 TREE REMOVAL' AND LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION PERMIT INFORMATION Under certain circumstances, Tukwila's landscaping regulations found in TMC 18.52 may be modified, either as a Type 2 Special Permission, Director permit or through design review if a project is subject to that process. The following modifications to landscaping may be allowed: 1. Modifications to the requirements of Type I, II, or III landscaping, including but not limited to: a. b. c. d. the use of the required landscape area for pedestrian and transit facilities, the use of landscape planters, the use of rooftop gardens or green roofs, terraced planters or green walls, or revisions to City approved existing landscaping. 2. Modifications to an approved landscape plan. 3. Clustering of required landscaping in the C/LI, LI, HI and MIC districts, or perimeter averaging in the LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, RCC, LI, HI, TVS and TSO districts. 4. Substitution of a bioretention facility for Type I or II required landscaping. 5. Credit for retained significant trees towards landscaping requirement. 6. Tree removal or topping in landscaped areas without a permit is subject to the replacement requirements and penalties as described in 18.52.110. The criteria for review of these requests are found on the Review Criteria page that follows at the end of this application. PROCEDURES: All of the items listed on the attached "Complete Application Checklist" must be submitted with the application. 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 prior to application submittal. Within 28 days of receiving your application, City staff will determine if the application is complete based on the attached checklist. If not complete, City staff will notify you about 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, staff will review the request and make a recommendation to the Director, who will issue a decision to approve, modify or deny the application based on the review criteria. ,z15(,/ Rt-S C:\Users\DCD-Admin\Documents\Forms\Permits\Landscape Mod Permit.docx • COMPLETE APPLICATION CHECKLIST 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. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS MAY BE REQUIRED. Department of Community Development (DCD) City Staff are available to answer questions about application materials at (206) 431-3670 at the DCD offices at 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188. Check items submitted with application Information Required. May be waived in unusual cases, upon approval of the Department of Community Development. APPLICATION MATERIALS: 1. Application Checklist one (1) copy, indicating items submitted with application. 2. Permit Fee: See Land Use Fee Schedule for standard application fee. 3. Completed Application Form and drawings (4 copies). Maximum size 24" x 36". 4. Completed and notarized Affidavit of Ownership and Hold Harmless Permission to Enter Property (1 copy attached). 5. An electronic set of all plans in PDF format. 6. Written response to the applicable approval criteria of TMC 18.52.100. SITE PLAN: 7. (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, utility cabinets and proposed signage. (c) Limits of construction. (d) Parking lots, driveways and fire access lanes. (e) Fences, rockeries and retaining walls. (f) Existing and proposed topography at 2-foot contour intervals. (g) Location of all sensitive areas (e.g. streams, wetlands, slopes over 15%, 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. (k) Proposed or existing lighting LANDSCAPING PLAN: 8. Landscape planting plan by a Washington State licensed landscape architect or other accredited landscape design professional or bioretention facility certified designer (for projects substituting bioretention facilities for required landscaping). The landscape plan should clearly identify the proposed landscape modification, as well as show the remaining site landscaping that meets the requirements of TMC 18.52. 9. If required, a report prepared by a Qualified Tree Professional to: (a) Assess the health and/or value of significant trees to be retained during construction; (b) Assess the marketable value of retained significant trees damaged or removed during construction for the purposes of determining penalties per TMC 18.52.110. C:\Users\DCD-Admin\Documents\Forms\Permits\Landscape Mod Permit.docx SARANA INT'L BUDHIST CTR TREE REM 2223049019 PARENT FILE PL18-0090 THIS FILE L18-0106 TREE PERMIT/NON-SHORELINE City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director October 25, 2018 NOTICE OF DECISION TO: Polwatte Pangnananda, Applicant This letter serves as a notice of decision and is issued pursuant to TMC 18.104.170 on the following project and permit approval. I. PROJECT INFORMATION Proiect File Number: L18-0106 Applicant: Polwatte Pangananda, Sarana International Buddhist Center Type of Permit: Landscape Modification Permit Project Description: Request to approve removal of one mature dead tree within parking lot landscaping island and replace it with a new tree. Location: Associated Files: Comprehensive Plan Designation/Zoning District: 1524151" Ave S (parcel #2223049019) PL18-0090 (Project File), L12-008 (Design Review), L11-025 (Conditional Use Permit) Low Density Residential (LDR) II. DECISION SEPA Determination: The City SEPA Responsible Official has previously determined that this application does not require a SEPA threshold determination because it is categorically exempt. Decision on Substantive Permit: The City Planning Supervisor has determined that the application for a Shoreline Tree Permit does comply with applicable City and State Code requirements and has approved the application with the following conditions: 1. Prior to planting the replacement tree, the stump of the tree to be removed shall be ground down and/or removed. Page 1 of 3 L18-0106: Sarana International Buddhisl er Landscape Modification Staff Report and Notice of Decision October 25, 2018 2. The replacement tree shall be planted within the next three months. The applicant shall contact the project planner Jaimie Reavis at Jaimie.Reavis@TukwilaWA.gov or (206)431-3659 to schedule an inspection once the new tree has been planted. 3. Per TMC 18.54.160(B), evergreen trees must be at least 6' tall at time o f planting. Deciduous trees must be at least 2.5" caliper. 4. Planting and maintenance shall be in accordance with best management practices for landscaping to ensure the vegetation's long-term health and survival per TMC 18.54.160. 5. All burlap, string, and wire basket shall be completely removed from the root ball and the roots examined for circling roots. 6. Three inches of compost should be placed on top of soil in planting area and incorporated (rototilled) to a depth of at least 10 inches. 7. Entire planting area should be mulched with 3-4 inches of medium bark or wood chips. Mulch should not be placed against the trunks of the trees — leave a 4-inch circle around the trunk free of mulch. 8. Trees should be watered weekly during the dry months (generally July -September or as necessary depending on conditions) for the first two growing seasons. III. FINDINGS A landscaping plan for the Sarana International Buddhist Center was approved as part of a Design Review application in August 2012. The landscaping plan included two evergreen trees in the middle of the parking lot. In October 2018, the applicant came in to the DCD office to show staff a picture of the unhealthy condition of the evergreen tree located within the westernmost landscape island. A follow-up site visit by staff on October 18'h was made to verify the condition of the tree, and it was clear during the site visit that the tree is dead and a report from a Qualified Tree Profession would not be necessary. The applicant will be hiring a tree cutting service to remove the existing dead tree and will be planting one replacement tree in the same parking lot landscaping island. IV. YOUR APPEAL RIGHTS The Decision on this Permit Application is a Type 1 decision pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code §18.104.010. Other land use applications related to this project may still be pending. One administrative appeal to the City Hearing Examiner of the Decision on the Permit itself is permitted. A party who is not satisfied with the outcome of the Hearing Examiner appeal process may file an appeal in King County Superior Court from the Hearing Examiner's decision. V. PROCEDURES AND TIME FOR APPEALING To appeal the Planning Supervisor's decision on the Permit Application, a written notice of appeal must be filed with the Department of Community Development within 14 days of the issuance of this Decision. The requirements for such appeals are set forth in Tukwila Municipal Code Ch. 18.116. All appeal materials shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Appeal materials MUST include: 1. The name of the appealing party. Page 2 of 3 4;618-0106: Sarana International Buddhist Center Landscape Modification Staff Report and Notice of Decision October 25, 2018 2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the appealing party is a corporation, association or other group, the address and phone number of a contact person authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's behalf. 3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors in the decision, including any specific challenge to an MDNS. 4. The Notice of Appeal shall identify (a) the specific errors of fact or errors in application of the law in the decision being appealed; (b) the harm suffered or anticipated by the appellant, and (c) the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to matters or issues raised in the Notice of Appeal. 5. Appeal fee per the current fee schedule, additional hourly charges may apply. In addition, all hearing examiner costs will be passed through to the appellant. VI. APPEAL HEARINGS PROCESS Any administrative appeal regarding the Permit shall be conducted as a closed record hearing before the Hearing Examiner based on the information presented to the Planning Supervisor who made the original decision. No new evidence or testimony will be permitted during the appeal hearing. Parties will be allowed to present oral argument based on the information presented to the Planning Supervisor before their decision was issued. The Hearing Examiner's decision on the appeal is the City's final decision. Any party wishing to challenge the Hearing Examiner's decision on this application must file an appeal pursuant to the procedures and time limitations set forth in RCW Ch. 36.70C. If no appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision is properly filed in Superior Court within such time limit, the Decision on this permit will be final. VII. INSPECTION OF INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION Project materials including the application, any staff reports, and other studies related to the permits are available for inspection at the Tukwila Department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, Washington 98188 from Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The project planner is Jaimie Reavis, who may be contacted at 206-431-3659 or Jaimie.Reavis@TukwilaWA.gov for further information. Property owners affected by this decision may request a change in valuation for their property tax purposes. Contact the King County Assessor's Office for further information regarding property tax valuation changes. Department of Community Development City of Tukwila Page 3 of 3 )( el" foOjt PRESERVING VEGETATION wl.wn IOW mIMS ID +AMs eor m+a-AR,N MGMOT RA at sr onstesse _ 0.4c34.1.t. acme -sic Asm mARgR 1 mutoral4imnew at! ..ATT SARANA INTERNATIONA.L BUDDHISTCENTER ass ammo -►�ii/JJ/T�' iV/�i a ,+Nm31rr /t n, is ; -� tll,%i�'... - - 0 CSit. I:p� P tot 1tFWil l.@ 15E47 51-. AVENUE 8. 1tJKWRA WA 88188 NE 1/4, SE 1/4, SEC 22, TWP 23N, RNG 4E, W.M. BAUIRI4 MSS 1. AMNMM OF 25067E Np®RANRi6 APE COORTOHWM. QODR EOI3RWTRANDI E WPM® WPM AN ASIHBI Ne0Ep.SE 2 �N 4 AI��TO BE WA1NEDVMM AN A1/TPAATC WA15F 3 Au. NEW NNBANOGMINON9iAFEAS AMC 1DFE MAO®AIMPECF 1 L WAE talleXt431 1 PRAM. TT SOU DE RANI® ATOE BAF — BPAO6AEOIla1rT1ETffiMlO12NFAS waNEAT/1Ile ANT _SiEiJ14�TNRRO-FISW1KETC4 ECM CE.M —. 7107E itirmEaesa,aaw4ecNes 7cnesa...v s.nn (}eadagy R5.Y1ASD). aaUnt %13IDi Pas 1041141.10.1 4157A10 . 4Tmrl(oi•-eoV7POLOALM'fl . rmtwamn4Aehaeuaa8ACMsr4 71'FC I Magi e ea %caflAcrAMs9Ys) teaweel _ EANLS$CAPA PLAN. —. - /SAO (PENTON°t1 131. user not .121.01,04 • IMMIEFANingi 1. COACT CID RC E 1DWOE0 U1UTa 2. maw= RSTac BHN. TO YVmEY 1/ir Far PaNE'!Dela CONTRTZTERMELCRTMff lA1mm a SORCE SHALL BE MMIUS FmOlO6REGIME. A APPLY Er (EMI WPM SWAY AENTOECIL N AIL P{MRN3ARMS MIS . O1)BMHMR6 EL APPLY2•17P111 FIE 6Y(EPARK WWI n ALLRNDRAS Kea M4TTO Et RAE ®IJ/O /AEOL BEr.RSHALLNOT N fA TAINT NC SHALL COWAN ANT CC1111401 R11EABaALTO RANT GFOW TR a CONTR/C1iEGFOATCE FAA41��RMOE i0OANMPSi LREO DI E FSD@OIOASTO DE ATNBaOi6TIE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. W�'A/E T. AIOPIB.TIMTMAST RAW GUAN1R®aF YNFIBdASD ON CARLO @OPS a ALL RANT MAMMAL MOLL B DEMME AMNEM NA VOW0115 GROWN° 02O II ALL R ANT NTlflL OEAT SMALL IHASTANOAFM FOR NUMMIVOX LATEST ECM 10SECRECIRANTI9IQMN RAMIEGGOSEBR®SYTMCSSOANOI RA/S 1111LME RIB SHALL EE *SWIM TOAWE ROB1OYiNAGE 10031151E C6AANaE. ER U. EENANTA/ED MOJ OAIW AREAS ANAN OF 12914.5 110T/01WMEE MI®. 13C0AR(CICA AGREBI TO WN TAIGTMO MANTAN ALL RANT MATERAL FOR CAE FULL GRA0113 EGASCN NSTNGAYATENAAO MALL FERAOffAORANT halERALWINIIMATWOIRMIlY/MAMENANIZER31131 WONNOOlfiLTt71 lolit TORE CAR lASR6T1T403011.14AOEWOi100/431H WENT CFS W AMW 490E • 0RALEto OSDRERW E: MIED 1111TWETITE® IEAfOTNISEILICMMALL BEA MAW CF 11' RCM Ma SPIKE 1S.BREETTFEE=AMONG ACE APRi00.MTEAEM SOLD SE ADJUSTS) K1SKEET LO4TAMMDY le ATQa 17ALLTiSWLBE RIL BTAED A*SCMNCI41E SETA'SSTAMM WEE FOAMED AFTBRME RA/EFOIMCFAEOL Eo TWATIWYE®WTITIN OE YEAR WARWMY/MAM@Wg PERMSTALL EE R9lll®NO TEaTAI® Mlle C M- 15.U1CB'AFE CORRACTR STALMANTUA SPE UNTL RNALRBSTON AM A®'TANIS SYMMS • WEE BTAI® TOEE WRITS. PARAISLE U'4-•I D UNTI00 NC OWEN MD IAAB11/1311/a1BWUDE • FHRNTE ALLREO will/ APPFOSO STAMP AB Ttl181 AFReAT MNESALTSER5 SGDEb1® RATES • RAWr1TE 1'NO131 TITAN LEPIMWOMN AT BUYA'C OPMATIN 12RENRI Ok ®TraG4 REME GA GALV.WIE Nm OCSM FIR STARE 2'MEIN BARaA4101- 4' WA1BP 3 awwaCTl6 RIMED GRACE PLLL SNMQF Tr 1/ OF FCEM3AIL RAMS AOI 8* lL SEE C88aLRAES (GNTY RMM?O RI WAITS DRAM EiaoWBa SET ra0EA1Lw NOFID OF 02.0AC1EO MANTIC BAOoaLPAK TREE DETAIL 1 ANMPANF NERE NR I E SY.e. wrAM&NME/CISAND1 NAME (swim/DBQaPTCNS 4 mOpS FR ate AT6 � MARE P4uNu1 A:aANE411�` UR NITANZAM CNCRRYUy 4T: Ali 0110IA1VA/ VAR MARE I4QSTaP1AN4I4004 PRH MtaaN9.OTTO I11YKEN/ 000 ENO WYI41 wAET.019 A� R®De ,g1ea i • CO'ARU.S.A Ind GYINIOe 42AL9-A�CS% MN2'UL 12'-1410' MAI0433.W45.1. ONNOE0 1WIF S. SSG AH 2' CAL ORMOLU. SEEM 12'- 14' IR. MATCED.WEIN. BRAND®10O1E S'. SSE ANU16134 MAL 01 WCAL WILMER -10 HT. WU1. BRANDIED MIME S. 982 1ALT'BlBA A01151 W CAL RAMC%0A01fT.. WEL- BR NO® A® YE B'. SSE MLRa1B.1.1R1131N CAL ma'am - 10 M. W631. GROOM ABOVE R. DSO I.O124•- 30' M. FALL ANC SISN. BB BOA CPR. SPICING ASSOAM CPI RAN MN 24' - 30 Nr. RIL AND RAINY. 011 B CA CM. 1pObO AS DOWN QM PUN MN.24'-3C M. RRL AM 0Oi!. SBB OR COO. E AMA 18 SONN ON RAN Pa 24'- 30 HT. RAL NO wart 8a B RICpR. WTOO AB ROAN ON PLAN PBSEML SPAS IAA HEW 1 GATICHCOlf STRII. BON I. NY AB NCi®ON RAN NAME NWIIVN 811E S13O F130.441-RY133A STS 1'FFOlAWIY RE FBlE 3E86 EardiniNde B-BLE/ipOE. Bo NEW 01 ALL AEiSRMTMEDATE WORM I OAT LEWD? FEW ANY RANIEOTiH CROWNS LEE ARECIAMA a.1 SIDLES O102OR0 PARK f6MNffi11.41 .1 08W1NEFEET. AM APiRSO MTaY 4540 MCC NCO DaLADSE Fri AWN F911/100 FiIIWEFEET NAL AirAl5 TEFED ®ROBFAw4 SLIT® TOMATO41 - MAY 15 SAISST 15 - oRi611. ®ENAUL0 arAmmTNOA/® RA TERMED' fi*85® CR ffTBL AS C111181N WIMA1E1MRne® fS1TRA1IX;UIWT®ITOL roam.' SUIKtala 4'WATERNOGPM uumN)MAAFR FBAOE SNAPROATGP 1/5 'EC/RFYO `a. N. COVTAN53COAM RAMS RIM TO BACPPLUN3 ENEMAS SUBSPACE PLANING BAGGY. NU SEE'CENRAL 1401211 5'ARY.RANT►AS PR WA NB SET FECTSTILON 110.10 CFSCOAPICTESRANTING SACRAL TAX S�HM)3US DETAIL Y4A'1--r-o DOA PGA 'RANT SIa11' /OEAINNN Sf GEOMI AT Ti a a hP : 10/18/2018 15241 51st Ave S - Google Maps Google Maps 15241 51 st Ave S Sarana" Inlernatloi,ul , Buddh`a�j Imagery ©2018 Google, Map data ©2018 Google 50 ft 15241 51 st Ave S Tukwila, WA 98188 • • • • FP8H+7G Tukwila, Washington • hops://www.google.com/maps/place/15241+51 st+Ave+S,+Tukwila,+WA+g81881@47.4657449,-1222689812,127a,35y,260.67h,45t/data=!3m1 !1 e3!4... 1/2 10/18/2018 15241 51 st Ave S - Google Maps At this location Sarana International Buddha 5.0 ***** (9) Religious Organization 15241 51 st Ave S https://www.goog!e.com/maps/place/15241+51 st+Ave+S,+Tukwila,+WA+g8188/@47.4657449,-122.2689812,127a,35y,26o.67h,45t/data=!3m1! 1 e3M... 2/2 CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431-3670 TREE REMOVAL AND LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR STAFF USE ONLY Planner: "ThiVt/v4,r -Roffids File Number: L i cY - C/O (o Application Complete Date: l O it25I' g Project File Number: pi,i W - oo y 0 Application Incomplete Date: Other File Numbers: NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: S efOr aria ►n a- eV VI00-►w/1a I go CI ks - Ceinkti BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection. 1-a-L1 S \Ssr Vc S 'tu iw\‘CA f, w g 133 LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement). 222 304 - q ot q _ o� 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 overlarpm develo ment standards, P tY fY g f1 mg :.sn P. g develop men s't'4r3:r:sgntu4�gA {!d • is the primary contact with the City to whom all � notices/��land reports will be sent. - •;. - i•v-vr Name: Q*4 & `O k W o P Q v-I l� v l v� v Ql Vt a, Address: S 15 ir A v t- , R.kKw % (o W k si \ g Phone: a o 6 g S g 7 0? 4 E-mail: 5\ b c. a 0 a t a k oa .6004 Signature: Date: 010-1ao�� C:\Users\DCD-Admin\Documents\Forms\Permits\Landscape Mod Permitdocx My Commission expires on CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431-3670 AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP AND HOLD HARMLESS PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY STATE OF WASHINGTON 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 \ s a- Li- ( S ` Sir Pe-V 2 S l to t \1 i INV1 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 1'U\< t i 11 q (city), IlamidliaalhalaSlaamalbaSiaa AMAR C RAMRAKHA Notary Public State of Washington My Appointment Expires Nov 14. 2020 \./.3 (state) on (Print Name) 1 C3-41 (Address) 6 (Phone Number) O baV , 1� ,20Ig 5),^ alACkird-Ok 5 VS} Pc -VC S 1 ukk 41 >r 1f k 1 o34-t- (Signature On this day personally appeared before me to me known to be the individual who 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., SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME ON THIS \ az\-v‘�^ AY OF NOT P rife' in anor the tate of Washington residing at c—\—r\-�-- C.l) (' \\/1Li-I2020 ,20 la' C:\Users\DCD-Admin\Documents\Forms\Permitc\Landscape Mod Permil.docx 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 the necessary supporting materials. Please address all criteria that apply to your project. PERMIT APPROVAL CRITERIA The criteria below shall be the basis for approval, approval with conditions or denial of any Landscape Modification Permit application. A. Modifications to required landscaping for new projects may be approved only if the following criteria are met: 1. The modification or revision does not reduce the landscaping to the point that activities on the site become a nuisance to neighbors; and 2. The modification or revision does not diminish the quality of the site landscape as a whole; and 3. One or more of the following are met: a. The modification or revision more effectively screens parking areas and blank building walls; or b. The modification or revision enables significant trees or existing built features to be retained; or c. The modification or revision is used to reduce the number of driveways and curb cuts and allow joint use of parking facilities between neighboring businesses; or d. The modification or revision is used to incorporate pedestrian or transit facilities; or e. The modification is for properties in the NCC or RC districts along Tukwila International Boulevard, where the buildings are brought out to the street edge and a primary entrance from the front sidewalk as well as from off-street parking areas is provided; or f The modification is to incorporate alternative forms of landscaping such as landscape planters, rooftop gardens, green roof, terraced planters or green walls; or g. The modification is to incorporate a community garden, subject to the provisions of TMC Section 18.52.030, Note 11. B. Revisions to existing landscaping may be approved only if the following criteria are met: 1. The modification or revision does not reduce the landscaping to the point that activities on the site become a nuisance to neighbors; and 2. The modification or revision does not diminish the quality of the site landscape as a whole; and either a. Proposed vegetation removal, replacement, and any mitigation measures proposed are consistent with the purpose and intent given in this chapter; or b. The granting of an exception or standard reduction will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity. 3. In addition, if trees are removed without prior approval these trees shall be replaced based on the tree replacement table (Table C) in TMC Chapter 18.52.110. C. Clustering or perimeter averaging of landscaping may be considered if: 1. It does not diminish the quality of the site landscape as a whole; and 2. It does not create a nuisance to adjacent properties; and 3. If adjacent to residential development, the impacts from clustering are minimized; and 4. One or more of the following criteria are met: a. Clustering or perimeter averaging of plant material allows more effective use of the property; or b. Clustering or perimeter averaging of landscaping enables significant trees to be retained; or c. Clustering or perimeter averaging is used to reduce the number of driveways and curb cuts and/or allow joint use of parking facilities between neighboring businesses; or d. Clustering or perimeter averaging avoids future conflicts with signage. C:\Users\DCAAdmin\Documents\Forms\Permits\Landscape Mod Permit.docx 5. The front yard landscape width may be divided into a perimeter strip and one or more other landscape areas between the building and the front property line if the perimeter strip is a minimum of 10 feet and the landscape materials are sufficient to provide landscaping along the perimeter and screening of the building mass. 6. The total required landscape square footage must be provided if perimeter landscaping is clustered. Clustering may not be used if the amount of perimeter landscaping has been increased due to proximity to LDR, MDR or HDR. 7. If up to 50% of the perimeter landscaping is relocated to the interior parking, it provides more flexibility for site organization. D. Substituting required landscaping in a bioretention facility. Substituted landscaping in a bioretention facility must include trees, shrubs, and groundcovers as identified on the City's approved Bioretention Plant List and as regulated in TMC Chapter 14.30. The substituted landscaping in a bioretention facility may be counted up to 100% towards required Type I or Type II landscaping. Landscaping in bioretention facilities cannot be counted towards required Type III landscaping. All of the following criteria must be met: 1. The bioretention facility is designed by a professional trained or certified in low impact development techniques; and 2. The landscaping meets the screening requirements of the specified landscape type; and. 3. Public safety concems have been addressed; and 4. The number of trees, shrubs and groundcover required by the landscape type are provided. E. Retained significant tree(s) may be counted towards required landscaping if the following criteria are met: 1. Assessment of tree by an ISA certified arborist as to tree health, value of the trees and the likelihood of survivability during and after construction is provided; and 2. Retention of tree(s) supports the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan urban tree canopy goals and policies; and 3. A financial assurance is posted based on 150% of the value of the retained tree(s) to ensure tree replacement should the retained trees be damaged or die as a result of construction impacts. *The monetary value of the significant tree(s) to be retained, as determined by an ISA certified arborist, shall be posted on the tree prior to sitepreparation and retained throughout the construction of the project. F. Trees removed or topped in violation of the landscape chapter (TMC 18.52) shall be replaced and are subject to penalties per TMC 18.52.110. Applicant should submit this permit, fees, and the associated materials as part of the remediation. The replacement planting plan shall meet the requirements of 18.52.110.C.2 Table C and the underlying zoning requirements for that landscape. fee IIb•si C:1 Users 1OCD-Admin\Documents\rorms\Petmits\Landscape Mod Permit.docx CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX (206) 431-3665 TREE REMOVAL AND LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION PERMIT INFORMATION Under certain circumstances, Tukwila's landscaping regulations found in TMC 18.52 may be modified, either as a Type 2 Special Permission, Director permit or through design review if a project is subject to that process. The following modifications to landscaping may be allowed: 1. Modifications to the requirement's of Type I, II, or III landscaping, including but not limited to: a. the use of the required landscape area for pedestrian and transit facilities, b. the use of landscape planters, c. the use of rooftop gardens or green roofs, terraced planters or green walls, or d. revisions to City approved existing landscaping. 2. Modifications to an approved landscape plan. 3. Clustering of required landscaping in the C/LI, LI, HI and MIC districts, or perimeter averaging in the LDR, MDR, HDR, MUO, 0, RCC, LI, HI, TVS and TSO districts. 4. Substitution of a bioretention facility for Type I or II required landscaping. 5. Credit for retained significant trees towards landscaping requirement. 6. Tree removal or topping in landscaped areas without a permit is subject to the replacement requirements and penalties as described in 18.52.110. The criteria for review of these requests are found on the Review Criteria page that follows at the end of this application. PROCEDURES: All of the items listed on the attached "Complete Application Checklist" must be submitted with the application. 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 prior to application submittal. Within 28 days of receiving your appiication, City staff will determine if the appiication is complete based on the attached checklist. If not complete, City staff will notify you about 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, staff will review the request and make a recommendation to the Director, who will issue a decision to approve, modify or deny the application based on the review criteria. C:\Users\DCD-Admin\Documents\ Forms\Permits\Landscape Mod Permit.docx COMPLETE APPLICATION CHECKLIST 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. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS MAY BE REQUIRED. Department of Community Development (DCD) City Staff are available to answer questions about application materials at (206) 431-3670 at the DCD offices at 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188. Check items submitted with application Information Required. May be waived in unusual cases, upon approval of the Department of Community Development APPLICATION MATERIALS: 1. Application Checklist one (1) copy, indicating items submitted with application. 2. Permit Fee: See Land Use Fee Schedule for standard application fee. 3. Completed Application Form and drawings (4 copies). Maximum size 24" x 36". 4. Completed and notarized Affidavit of Ownership and Hold Harmless Permission to Enter Property (1 copy attached). 5. An electronic set of all plans in PDF format. 6. Written response to the applicable approval criteria of TMC 18.52.100. SITE PLAN: 7. (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, utility cabinets and proposed signage. (c) Limits of construction. (d) Parking lots, driveways and fire access lanes. (e) Fences, rockeries and retaining walls. (f) Existing and proposed topography at 2-foot contour intervals. (g) Location of all sensitive areas (e.g. streams, wetlands, slopes over 15%, 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. (k) Proposed or existing lighting LANDSCAPING PLAN: 8. Landscape planting plan by a Washington State licensed landscape architect or other accredited landscape design professional or bioretention facility certified designer (for projects substituting bioretention facilities for required landscaping). The landscape plan should clearly identify the proposed landscape modification, as well as show the remaining site landscaping that meets the requirements of TMC 18.52. 9. If required, a report prepared by a Qualified Tree Professional to: (a) Assess the health and/or value of significant trees to be retained during construction; (b) Assess the marketable value of retained significant trees damaged or removed during construction for the purposes of determining penalties per TMC 18.52.110. C:\Users\DCD-Admin\Documents\Forms\Permis\Landscape Mod Permit.docx