2011-07-06 - Application - Temporary Overhead Fiber Optic Cable

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CITY OF TUKWILA NOTICE OF APPLICATION PROJECT INFORMATION Qwest Communications, Inc. has applied to construct a temporary overhead fiber optic cable that will cross the Green River Trail, Green River, and West Valley Highway. The temporary aerial crossing is proposed to remain in place for three years and is due to the potential flooding from the Green River and is related to the dysfunction of the Howard Hansen Dam. The temporary overhead crossing consists of approximately 425 feet of new buried conduit starting at Sperry Drive in Tukwila and a 325 foot long single span aerial crossing of the trail, river and highway. The eastern 70 feet of the aerial span and a utility pole is in the City of Kent Shoreline Environment (18123 72 Ave. S.) The remainder is within the City of Tukwila. Permits applied for include: Tukwila SEPA Decision (E11-005); Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (L11-031); Other known required permits include: Tukwila PW11-050; Kent #SMA- 2011 -3; Kent KIVA #RPSP 2111251 Studies required with the applications include: Sensitive Area Study FILES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW The application is available for review at the City of Tukwila, Department of Community Development (DCD), located at 6300 Southcenter Bled #100. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Your written comments on the project are requested. They must be delivered to DCD at the address above or postmarked no later than 5:00 P.M., July 6, 2011. APPEALS You may request a copy of any decision, information on hearings, and your appeal rights by calling DCD at (206) 431 -3670. For further information on this proposal, contact Moira Carr Bradshaw at (206) 431 -3651, mbradshawc(i)ci.tul<wila.wa.us or visit our offices at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Application Filed: May 3, 2011 Notice of Completeness Issued: May 24, 2011 Notice of Application Issued: June 6, 2011