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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit L93-0008 - STARCOM SERVICE CORPORATION - SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENTl93-0008 section 14 town 23 range 4 starcom service corp shoreline LAW OFFICES SESSIONS &CO. A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION January 19, 1996 BY FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION: (206) 431 -3665 ORIGINAL BY FIRST CLASS MAIL Mr. John Jimerson, AICP Associate Planner Dept. of Comm. Development City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Re: Shoreline Management Shoreline Substantial Development Permit of Starcom Service Corporation Dear Mr. Jimerson: Further to our conversation of this morning, this is to advise you that as of January 18, 1996, the Starcom project is 66% completed in terms of installation of conduit for its fiber optic cable. This further supports our position that there has been substantial activity on the project ever since the Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit was granted. At this writing, crews are converging on Tukwila from both directions. Thank you again for your attention to this matter. Ve , truly yours JTS:mm cc: Mr. Brian Connors (by facsimile transmission Sessions 505 MADISON STREET, SUITE 300 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104 -1138 TELEPHONE: (206) 587 -4040 FACSIMILE: (206) 587 -4041 nt M JAN 2 `„ 1996 DEVELOPMEN MEMORANDUM TO: Joanna Spencer Gary Schulz FROM: John Jimerson RE: Starcom Fibre Optic System DATE: January 17, 1996 In 1993 Starcom received a shoreline permit to install a fiber optic system from way north (Canada) to King County, including Tukwila. The segment through Tukwila is located along the BNRR right of way. At the time of Shoreline and SEPA review, the project was approved on a conceptual basis. However, it was indicated that prior to authorizing work, we would need more specific details of the project to ensure it complies with SAO and tree ordinances. To that end, the applicant has submitted the attached packet. Please review ASAP, as the project is rapidly approaching Tukwila. If there are any snags (no Gary, not dead trees), we need to communicate with the applicant so they may address. Joanna, it is my understanding from Ron -C's e-mail that Public Works is not requiring any permits for this work. Please let me know if this understanding is correct. Gary, please review for compliance with SAO. May I have your comments by Friday, 1/19? I know that is rush rush. If you cannot review and comment by then, please let me know. Thanks... wlsm:c•a.va >: Wi.4. ear. �+.• x. w........ �........-. •...�....u..n..re.mw.— /�+r.uMV, i eVYRL', vAY'[+. w✓ R<'. NR>. UM:[' Y.:): kK4W :�k'Fi'- l.Mt >SUl1tF'/JLtiRL'YiN 'K�Y`aet 4' k> Mf¢> flSa> Y: m• F�.' nw c+ K. x�w. Kt.v�r+a•.rwwvnww +,...«.u¢.�... «..+.. ns. �. .....�..�.w..........�.�.., _.. - AT & T Professional Services 7056 Portal Way Bldg, Unit 1 Ferndale, WA. 98248 January 15, 1996 Mr. John Jimerson Associate Planner Department of Community Development City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA. 98188 Dear Mr. Jimerson: Enclosed are copies of the City of Tukwila wetland maps showing the proposed Starcom Fiber Optic Cable Project route and eight sheets of construction plan information for your review and consideration of any additional permits required. I have included general and supplemental information sheets for each of the wetland maps. I have attempted to address the pertinent issues that will allow you to act in a positive manner on any additional permits that may be required. If you have any questions on the enclosed information, please call me at (360) 202 -2042. Sincerely, (14, Harold A. Berends Right -of -Way Agent AT & T Professional Services Enclosures: General Information Supplemental Information Wetland Maps Construction Plans a an two' t ( (1(4y January 15, 1996 GENERAL INFORMATION The fiber optic cable project extends form Vancouver, B.C. to downtown Seattle, WA. (see construction plan sheet no. 106). Over 55 percent of the conduit that will house the fiber optic cable has been installed as of January 10, 1996. The fiber optic cable will be placed in the BNRR right -of -way across the City of Tukwila. No city owned property is involved. The fiber optic cable will be placed between the BNRR tracks and the UPRR tracks (see construction plan sheet no. 145). The cable will be placed in the railroad bed which is relatively flat. No grading is anticipated. There is only minor amounts of vegetation within the railroad bed, which may include grasses, weeds and an occasional shrub. There are no trees in the proposed route. The construction will occur during daylight hours, unless otherwise directed by the city. The noise level will be moderately low when compared to the existing train traffic by BNRR and UPRR lines. The construction will be by vehicular equipment (trucks, backhoes and bulldozers). The terrain surface will be restored to preconstruction conditions or better. No service buildings are planned within the City of Tukwila. A hand hole is a vault like concrete structure, 30 inches wide, 60 inches long and 30 inches high that is set in the ground to provide access to splice the fiber optic cable. The hand holes are set in line with the buried conduit that houses the fiber optic cable. The handholes are set in a hole 5 feet wide, 7 feet long and 5 feet deep. The handhole will be set on 6 inches of crushed stone. See Exhibit A and sheet no. 110 of the construction plans for details. See sheet no. 145 of the construction plans for location. A pull box is a vault like concrete structure 30 inches wide, 48 inches long and 36 inches high set in the ground to provide for pulling the fiber optic cable through the conduit. The pull boxes are set in line with the buried conduit that houses the fiber optic cable. The pull box is set on 6 inches of crushed stone. See exhibit II for details and sheet no. 145 of the construction plans for location. ..r•oc ri c:,, s_: r it" xn.:,.^,tv ntr;<. r.,,".'' P'?"+ t 10 cvl,a re4....... Van ,... .,,..- ,. -,-t. .......�....._.....w•_ NON SKID • SURFACE UFT SLOT CUST. I.D. EMS MARKER RPM COVER LOCK DOWN 3/8" INSERT (2X) COIL RUCKING REINF, RIBS LIFTING BOLTS 2.4 "I K.O. SUPPORT BEAM 4 1/2"0 K.O. ' DRAIN HOLES (4X) 2 "11 K.O. WORK WITH: NOTE: Covet MARxice. ': '" °C'"'" MAX LOAD :zioK es LOCKING BEAM FRP VAULT W /RPM FRAME FRP VAULT BASE CONNECTING BRACKET (6X) INSIDE OPENING 30' X 60" OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS 31' •X 67' X 30" 13030 Rayymm.r S$ri.}, . North Hollywood, CA, • 9 18;0 5 313);; U2 -3600 PRODUCTS COMPANY ,1 liaMIGAIIIIIIMMIEZIONIERMiing IFIALAMIIIIN L'L J 1�a0Q17�2MCt -S • 1 • • (zc)4,•40 Eh;;f 8 N4!1 -(T/(M &ed Med' cress? AVY17 do dco,4'7a �fr&Y, gfl)d jYlulRKlr7f?, 11211AmilPta ffi4" MA glair WOAK'wtT:s • N : l.. em, wx•:Amor to M o. ?0. FTTi 0 '. : ; wY t • W RA • PAZ S COMPANY uo %ft* boo Pft•WowgCUlo.1 *!I • ..171.17c TAllit27.11111111 • • • • II .. . • • .. i • , • • • •� A • • . •.1 .l.... •...� �.. « «.. •� • • 1 • /•, • ••, . • • ••• • • • • • SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MAP NO. la & 1b E 1/2 Sec. 33, T24 R4 WETLANDS None identified SENSITIVE AREAS None identified LOCATION OF CABLE The cable will be placed 15 feet from centerline of BNRR • and approximately 20 feet from centerline of UPRR. See sheet no. 145. SLOPES None STREETS None in City of Tukwila STAGING Access from the north on BNRR right -of -way and Rose Street (Military Road) within the City of Seattle. PULL BOXES Two located on Map 1. These are shown on sheet no. 145 between MP5 and 6. TREES None ........r.........+ wn. w•. �sv+[. rWSNk: Y13YtltYltSt' W.' Nh1. MUytL^ �Y: ft. Y>: �i' SHK: Y+ M] .W'- 'tvftH.M.NMITFN�YMINA.ONIx �JUNt^ ewYIKwWF- uerfnrMra» w�wrwrv. R. rnwrnw..... a�.+.. .wr...w..— .........�.�...�. -�.. ...... SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MAP NO. 2a & 2b E 1/2 Sec. 3, T23 R4 WETLANDS There are Class 2 wetlands in the vicinity of the proposed route, on both sides of the Boeing Access Road and MP 7. The wetlands are buffered from the proposed cable route by the UPRR tracks on the east and BNRR tracks on the west. SENSITIVE AREAS These areas are along the railroad right -of -way within 200 feet of the proposed cable route. The proposed cable route is in the railroad bed in between the UP and BN tracks. No adverse impacts are anticipated. SLOPES None STREETS Boeing Access Road viaduct. The proposed route will be underneath the elevated roadway and placed in the bed of the BNRR right -of -way. STAGING Access provided down BNRR right -of -way. HAND HOLE One handhole is located near MP 7 (see sheet no. 145). TREES None t SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MAP NO. 3 NE 1/4 Sec. 10, T23 R4 WETLANDS None identified SENSITIVE AREAS A small area south of MP 8 and east of the railroad right -of- way. The UPRR lies between the proposed route and the sensitive area. No adverse impacts are anticipated. SLOPES None STREETS None STAGING None, access provided by BNRR right -of -way. HAND HOLE One hand hole is located near MP 8. See sheet no. 145. TREES None rs .+nmi...r..wws+.wrrr.«.•o.+cr.. w �. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MAP NO. 4 SW 1/4 Sec. 11, T23 R4 WETLANDS SENSITIVE AREAS SLOPES STREETS A small Class 3 area north of 129th Street viaduct is located cast of BNRR right -of -way. The UPRR lies between the proposed cable route and the identified wetlands. An area is located within 200 feet of the proposed cable route along the east side of proposed route. The UPRR lies in between and no adverse impacts are anticipated. None 129th Street viaduct crosses the BNRR right -way. The proposed cable will be underneath the elevated roadway in the BNRR bed. STAGING None, access down BNRR right -of -way. PULL BOX One pull box is located near 129th Street viaduct. See sheet no. 145. TREES None .......M...a...w .•uMew O:pu el,.,r314 -4Y.TYl 414 K 14 tI.nR M14Vt t- UT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MAP NO. 5a & 5b Sec. 14, T23 R4 WETLANDS SENSITIVE AREAS SLOPES STREETS STAGING There is an area of Class 1 wetlands south of MP 9 and below Beacon Coal Mine Road. Approximately one -half of the area is within the 200 feet of the proposed cable route. The UPRR lies between the wetlands and the proposed cable route. See sheet no. 145. No adverse impact is anticipated. The identified sensitive areas along the east side of UPRR right -of -way are within 200 feet of the proposed cable route. The UPRR lies between the proposed cable route and the sensitive area. No adverse impacts are anticipated. None None May access BNRR from Monster Road (within City of Renton). HAND HOLE OR PULL BOX None within Sec. 14 -23 -4 TREES None MIT LAW OFFICES SESSIONS & CA. A PROFESSIONAL. SERVICE CORPORATION January 10, 1996 BY FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION: (206) 431 -3665 ORIGINAL BY FIRST CLASS MAIL Mr. John Jimerson, AICP Associate Planner Dept. of Comm. Development City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 VED jj- tN1:.'.199h Re: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit of Starcom Service Corporation Dear Mr. Jimerson: Thank you for taking time to meet with Harold Berands, Gene Robinson and me yesterday afternoon. We especially appreciate your willingness to see us on short notice. The purpose of this letter is to provided a basis for your determination that in the period since the above permit was issued, the activities of the company justify the permit's continuing validity. Throughout the period in question, Starcom Service Corporation has applied for and obtained a substantial quantity of regulatory permits from various governmental bodies. In addition, it has negotiated land use determinations and real property rights such that it is now able to construct its fiber optic cable between Vancouver, B.C., and Seattle, Washington. In support of this contention, I enclose two lists representing the tables of contents from the United States and Canada permit books. Each of these lists includes indications of the dates upon which the various permits were issued. As you can see, the period of negotiation and issuance spans the entire interval since the City of Tukwila issued its Shoreline Substantial Development Permit. Therefore, we respectfully request your confirmation that the five -year period of validity applies to this permit so that we may avoid any uncertainty as we proceed with construction. Your consideration is appreciated. JTS:mm Enclosures (as noted, 5 pages) Very trul yours, • / e-r o n T. • essions 505 MADISON STREET, SUITE 300 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104 -1138 TELEPHONE: (206) 587 -4040 FACSIMMILE: (206) 587 -4041 {f ::+YM'1ww „<: yyCYif} crt: �vlunY: �C: t3scr.: e�wv ,u:..a...::u :s�.ar�_rsroa:.+r,i rev; ;ta .a.r.�ria_acr. S::P: ,:v47a: xtf;'••• la :tM'%S. TEA..'' �d' YS?ti9YY. tTA[ q��l' y�' F. bl ^: ^xYS.<v1` ?.[�,bktetYq'rShyn .:. Starcom Service Corporation Regulatory Permits Binder Table of Contents SECTION I FEDERAL Army Corps of Engineers - Section 404 Permit (Preempted by Letters of Permission issued by the Army Corps of Engineers) 9/17/93 SECTION II STATE A. Department of Ecology 1. Section 401 Certification (Preempted by Letters of Permission issued by the Army Corps of Engineers) 2. Hydraulics Permits 1/20/94 B. Department of Natural Resources - Right -of -Way Agreement - 10 Navigable Watercrossings 1/22/94 C. Department of Parks and Recreation - License to use Peace Arch State Park 7/25/94 D. Department of Transportation 1. Franchise Agreements 3/21/94 2. Utility Permit 10/17/95 3. Project Authorization and Permit Number SECTION 111 COUNTIES A. Whatcom County 1. Conditional Use & Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 7/21/93 2. SEPA Review /Determination 5/4/93 3. County Utility Franchise 12/23/93 B. Skagit County 1. Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit 6/17/93 2. County Utility Franchise 8/2/93 3. Utility Permit 8/3/93 Last Updated: January 10, 1996 :9d.v414,'. u.1Yx . C. Snohomish County 1. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 6/10/93 2. County Utility Franchise 12/16/93 D. King County 1. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 6/3/93 2. Grading Permit 8/14/93, 3/9/95 3. County Utility Franchise 7/5/95 SECTION IV CITIES A. City of Blaine - Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 7/2/93 B. City of Ferndale - Conditional Use Permit 6/16/93 C. City of Bellingham 1. Conditional Use Permit 9/3/93 2. Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit 9/3/93 3. Franchise Agreement 3/8/93 D. City of Mount Vernon 1. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 7/27/93 2. Dike District 12 Acknowledgment 8/3/93 3. Dike District 17 Acknowledgment 8/3/93 E. City of Marysville 1. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 10/25/93 2. Franchise Letter Agreement 8/31/94 F City of Everett 1. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 9/16/93 2. Permission for Special Property Use 9/1/93 G. City of Kirkland 1. Land Surface Modification Permit 2/28/95 2. Franchise Agreement 3/12/95 3. Street Use Permits 9/15/94 2 • '4b:.'tlu^^_ •i. . kCii!. IG YL:'165.'.MANi51i41`dl'ifli'vi W.:•fAIsi •S+.M•.iralka".!k:AlttC•X' tone ° bYI. irvsnam•g arf enlantrin i. AMiar ••.v.wn....,........- ,.., -. City of Bellevue 1. Right -of -Way Use Agreement/Ordinance 11/8/94 2. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 9/3/93 3. Grading Permit 3/29/95 4. Building Permit 4/10/95 5. Land Use Exemption 3/31/95 I. City of Renton 1. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 8/18/93 2. Master Street Use Permit 10/1/93 J City of Tukwila - Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 6/3/93 K. City of Seattle 1. DCLU Determination 8/13/93 2. Street Use Permits 9/16/94 L. City of Woodinville 1. Franchise Agreement 5/22/95 2. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 5/18/95 3. Street Use Permits SECTION V ANCILLARY AGREEMENTS A. Easement Agreement with the Weyerhaeuser Company as to property located in Snohomish County 10/4/93 B. Cost Sharing Agreement and Addendum with GTE concerning the crossing of the Skagit River 7/30/93 3 r. jjlii: ... Starcom Service Corporation (BC) Regulatory Permits Binder Table of Contents .SECTION I - FEDERAL A. Fisheries and Oceans ' VVh./ VV.) 1. Environmental Assessment and Protection Plan for Starcom Fiber Optics Project. Dated December 1, 1992. 2. Starcom Fiber Optics Project approval letter. Dated November 1, 1993. 3. Starcom Blaine to Vancouver Fiber Optics Project approval confirmation letter. Dated April 24, 1995. 4. Environment Assessment and Protection Plan for Starcom Fiber Optics Project. Dated December 1, 1992 (attachment). f' 5. Catalogue of watercourses crossed by the Starcom Fiber Optics Proj ect. Andrew de Vries • and Ross Eccles, 1993 (attachment). j' 6. Raptor nest survey for the proposed Blaine to Vancouver Fiber Optics Project. Ladzon, LA., de Vries, and R. Eccles, 1993 (attachment). SECTION 11 - PROVINCE • A. Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture - Archaeology Branch 1. Permit 1993 - 131. Dated January 29, 1993. 2. Permit 1992 - 131 addendum. Dated September 15, 1993. 3. Application for permit. Dated April 25, 1994. 4. Site investigation permit 1994 - 043. Dated May 6, 1994. 5. Fedirchuk McCullough & Associates Ltd. approval confirmation letter. Dated March *28, 1995. 6. Proposed re- routing of Starcom line in Vancouver (Archaeology Branch project approval). Dated June 13, 1995. 7. Archaeological Impact Assessment. Dated January 1993 Archaeological Impact Assessment addendum. Dated July 1993 (attachment). Last Updated: July 1995 t•_, r•. .. .. .B. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks 1. Major Project Review. Dated September 21, 1992, 2. Correspondence to Ms. Lorna Duncan and Brian Clark, Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. Dated August 5, 1994. 3. Short term use of water. Approval no. 2004183. Dated July 14, 1993 (re- application upon construction start). C. Ministry of Transportation and Highways 1. Fiber Optic cable conduit installation, Pattullo Bridge. Permit no. 1- 6- 12504.0. Dated August 17, 1993. 2. Permit no. 1- 6- 12504.0 extensions. Dated November 9, 1994, March 9, 1995 and May 25, 1995. 3. Fiber Optic installation on #99A King George Highway and on Campbell River Road. Permit no. 1 -6- 12307. Dated April 15, 1994. 4. Permit no. 1 -6 -12307 extensions. Dated September 23, 1994 and May 17, 1995. SECTION YII - M1:TNICIPAL/ IT'Y A. City of Vancouver Franchise Agreement /54 re) 0214.Crair 20, i 9`94Y• 1. Engineering drawings approval. Dated April 28, 1995. B. City of Burnaby Franchise Agreement lama laY 18, 1. Approval to cross City of Burnaby rights -of -way. Dated January 30, 1995. C. City of Coquitlam Franchise Exemption 4.9re4 sEsirw.rg&e. i6, 191 D. City of New Westminster Franchise ) 4uirtic7 I , 1993. 1. Approval of installation of Fiber Optic ducts in City of New Westminster rights -of -way. Dated March 16, 1995. E. City of Surrey Franchise 're) APtzie. -) /may 1. Approval of installation of Fiber Optic ducts at road rail/crossings. Dated May 26, 1994. F. The Corporation of Delta Franchise X41 vur/ el 1?'?? 1. Approval for construction of works in Delta. Dated June 22, 1995. Last Updated: July 1995 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY P.O. BOX 47600 • Olympia, Washington 98504 -7600 • (206) 459 -6000 June 16, 1993 :!Starcom:Service Corporation 1001 4th Avenue Plaza Suite 3200 Seattle, WA 98154 Dear Applicant: Re: City of Tukwila Permit #L93 -0008 Starcom Service Corporation - Applicant Shoreline Substantial Development Permit #1993 -14713 The subject Shoreline Management Substantial Development permit has been filed with this office by the City of Tukwila on June 10, 1993. If this permit is not appealed to the Shorelines Hearings Board on or before July 12, 1993, authorized construction may begin. Other federal, state, and local laws regulating such construction shall be complied with. Unless an appeal is filed, this letter constitutes final notification of action on this permit. Sincerely, K -Y Su Permit Coordinator Shorelands and Coastal Zone Management Program KYS:pz sdp..g cc: Rick Beeler, City of Tukwila RECEIVED JUN 2 11993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Shoreline Management Act of 1971 PERMIT FOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT File Number: L93- 0008 Status: APPROVED Applied: 03/01/1993 Approved: 06.03/1993 Expiration: 06/03/1998 Pursuant to RCW 90.53, a permit is hereby granted to: STARCOM SERVICE CORPORATION to undertake the following development: STARCOM CABLE SHORELINE PERMIT: PROPOSAL TO INSTALL A FIBER OPTIC CABLE FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS LINK. BETWEEN. SEATTLE, WA AND VANCOUVER B.C. CABLE TO BE ENCASED IN 5.1 CM DIA. POLYTHYLENE DUCT, BURIED TO DEPTH OF APPROXIMATELY 48 INCHES. •WORT,. INCLLIDE'S CLEARING OF SOME TREES 6" IN DIAM..OR SMALLER & SHRUBS; GRADING OF A WORKING CORRIDOR APPROX. 16 -201 WIDE; RECONTOURING AND HYDROSEEDING OF DISTURBED AREAS. WORE; TO BE LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN BURLINGTON NORTHERN RIGHT OF WAY WITHIN TUKWILA; WITH THREE SEGMENTS IN SHORELINE ZONE APPROX. 30 -160' FROM TOP OF BANK upon the following property: Address: W ITN Ir1 a(J f N &TaN, Nog. Parcel .No: Sec /Twn /Rnge.: SEC.14 /TWN 23 /RGE 4 P- R, izYal -fT O F WA`(, 1UK W I LA � WA THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL BE WITHIN THE AREA OF THE GREEN RIVER AND ITS ASSOCIATED WETLANDS, WHICH IS A SHORELINE OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE AND IS DESIGNATED AS AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT. The following master program provisions are applicable to this development: Development pursuant to this permit shall be undertaken pursuant to the attached term: and conditions: This permit is granted pursuant to the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 an nothing in this permit shall excuse the applicant from compliance with any other Federal , State or local statutes, ordinances or regulations applicable to this project, but not inconsistent with the Shoreline Management Act(Clrapter 90:58 RCW) . This permit may be rescinded pursuant to RCW 90.53.140(8) in the event the per•mittee fails to comply with the terms or conditions. hereof. CONSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO THI'S PERMIT WILL NOT BEGIN OR IS NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AS DEFINED IN RCW 90.58.140(6) AND WAC 173 -14 -090, OR UNTIL ALL REVIEW PROCEEDINGS INITIATED WITHIN THI AYS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH FILING HAVE TERMINATED; EXCEPT A. % 90.58. 140(5)(a)(b)(c). , Planning Department Construction or substantial progress toward construction must begin within two years from date of issuance, per WAC 173-14-060, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT 'SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ACTIVITY #: L93 -0008 NOTICE I'S HEREBY GIVEN that STARCOM SERVICE CORPORATION of the below described property has :filed an application for a. SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT permit for the development of: STARCOM CABLE SHORELINE PERMIT: PROPOSAL TO 'IN'STALL A FIBER OPTIC CABLE FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS LINK BETWEEN SEATTLE, WA AND, VANCOUVER' B'.0. CABLE TO BE ENCASED IN 5.1 CM DIA. POLYTHYLENE DLICT, BURIED TO DEPTH OF APPROXIMATELY 48 INCHES:. WORK INCLUDES. CLEARING OF SOME TREES 6" IN OIAM. OR SMALLER &.SHRUBS; GRADING OF A. WORKING CORRIDOR APPROX.. 16 FEET WIDE; RE- CONTOUR- ING AND:HYDROSEEEDING OF DISTURBED AREAS. WORK TO BE LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN BURLINGTON. NORTHERN RIGHT OF WAY WITHIN TUKWILA.; WITH THREE SEGMENTS IN SHORELINE . 7ONE APPROX. 80.160' FROM TOP OF BANK LOCATED AT within the SEC 14 /TWN 23 /RGE 4 in Tukwila, King County, Washington. Said development is proposed to be within 200 feet of..the Green River /Duwamish. and/or its associated wetlands. Any person desiring to express his views or to be notified of the action taken on this application Should notify RICK'BEELER, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING DIVISION, CITY OF TUKWILA, 6300 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, TLIKWILA:, WASHINGTON 98188, in writing his interest within 30 (thirty) days of the. final date of publication of this notice.which is May 02, 1993. Written comments must be received by Jun 02, 1993. Published in : Seattle Times - Apr 25, 1993 2nd Publication: Seattle Times - May 02, 1993 Distribution: City Clerk, Mayor, Adjacent Property Owners, Department of Ecology, Property Owner, File WHATCOM COUNTY DIVISION OF BUILDINGS AND CODE ADMINISTRATION 284 W. KELLOGG, SUITE D BELLINGHAM, WA 98226 676 -6907 398 -1666 File #SHS92 -0034 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ADMINISTRATION MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (MDNS) Description of the Proposal: Installation of a cable -based telecommunication link between Seattle and Vancouver. The system will consist of a single fiber optic cable, housed in a 2 inch diameter polyethylene direct duct which is buried to a depth of 48 inches. The cable will follow Burlington Northern Railroad's right -of -way for most of its route. Proponent: Starcom Service Corporation Location of proposal, including street address, if any: Burlington Northern Railroad right -of -way, Vancouver to Seattle. Lead Agency: Whatcom County Division of Buildings and Code The lead agency for this proposal has determined that, in consideration of the mitigating measures on the reverse, no significant adverse impacts on the environment are likely. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. [ ] There is no comment period for this DNS [XX] This DNS is issued under WAC 197 -11- 340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 5--/9 -93 Responsible official: Roland Middleton for Nate Brown, BCA manager Position /Title: SEPA Coordinator Telephone: 676 -6907 Address: 284 W. Kellogg, Suite D, Bellingham, WA 98226 Y Date. / yam / / 7 S Signature: ZJ I An aggrieved agency or person may appeal this determination to the Whatcom County Hearing Examiner. Application for appeal must be filed on a form provided by the Division of Buildings and Code Administration at 284 W. Kellogg, Suite D, Bellingham no later than 6-31-93 You should be prepared to make a specific factual objection. Contact the Division of Buildings and Codes to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. CEIVED PlAY U 51993 COMiviUNJiTY DEVELOPMENT , Mitigating Measures 1. A mitigation, monitoring, and maintenance plan shall be submitted for approval by Whatcom County staff. • 2. ,Mitigating;measur`es.shall be adopted from the City of Bellevue, City,;of:Tukwila, City of Seattle, City of Marysville, City. of Kirkland, Skagit County, and Snohomish County comment letters. City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director April 30, 1993 Mr. Roland Middleton SEPA Coordinator Whatcom County Dept. of Public Works 284 West Kellogg, Suite D Bellingham, WA 98226 RE: Starcom Service Corporation Fiber Optic Cable SEPA review Dear Mr. Middleton: AMY U31993 `_lull :cno . ' c, Goc��.�• i,cyrin, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the SEPA checklist for the above project. The City of Tukwila is currently reviewing the project's Shoreline Substantial Development Permit application. We are concerned about potential environmental impacts of the project which are not addressed through the shoreline permit process. For example, cable installation within Tukwila may affect at least five wetlands and /or their buffers. It is not clear from the application the extent to which vegetation is to be removed from sensitive areas and other areas. Consequently, we request that the following be added as a condition in your SEPA decision on the project: Prior to initiation of any construction or staging activities, the applicant shall submit detailed plans to the Tukwila Dept. of Community Development (DCD) which show the project's potential impacts to vegetation in areas of steep slopes, wetlands or streams, or the buffers of these areas, and in any areas outside of the BNRR right -of -way. In addition, please note that the applicant will need to obtain other City of Tukwila approvals as follows: 1. Prior to initiation of any work in areas of steep slopes, wetlands or streams, or the buffers of these areas, the applicant will 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206431 -3670 • Fax (206) 431 -3665 Mr. R. Middleton Starcom SEPA, 4/30/93 Page 2 need to submit detailed plans to DCD which demonstrate, to the satisfaction of DCD, that the project complies with the Tukwila Sensitive Areas Ordinance (TMC 18.45). 2. Prior to initiation of construction or staging activities, the applicant will need to submit detailed plans to DCD which demonstrate, to the satisfaction of DCD, that the project complies with the City of Tukwila Interim Tree Ordinance (Ord. No. 1659) requirements for protection of trees and tree replacement. 3. The project will need to comply with the City of Tukwila Noise Ordinance (TMC 8.22). 4. The applicant will need to obtain required utility permits for the project, such as a Street Use Permit and Land Altering Permit, and building permits for any service buildings in Tukwila. Other environmental issues will be addressed in the Tukwila shoreline permit review process. If you have any questions regarding these items, please let me know (431- 3670). Sincerely, Ann Siegent aler Associate Planner cc: File J. Pace ec Jolla PTOtr4=Ig City of Marysville INCORPORATED 11191 April 19, 1993 Planning & Building Department Whatcom County Public Works Dept. c/o Roland Middelton, SEPA Coordinator 316 Lottie Street Bellingham, WA 98225 RE: Starcom Service Corporation's Fiber Optic Cable SEPA review process Dear Mr. Middelton: This letter is a joint response from the Departments of Planning /Building and Public Works for the above referenced project. The proponents of the project have been in contact with the City to discuss likely permits which will be neces- sary for construction within City limits. It is our understanding that the cable will be located within the Burlington Northern Railroad Right -of -way, and will cross both Quilceda Creek and Ebey Slough. The cross- ing of Quilceda Creek will be buried underground with the Ebey Slough crossing attached to the existing B.N.R.R. bridge. Based on this information, the following City per- mits will be necessary: 1. Shoreline Conditional Use Permit 2. Right -of -way Permit 3. Franchise agreement with City Any mitigation measures required by the City would be deter- mined through review of a sensitive areas study, and be con- ditions attached to the shoreline conditional use permit. If you have further questions please contact the Planning Department at 659 -8470 or the Public Works Department at 659 -7643. Sincerely, Eric J. Thompson Associate Planner cc: Gloria Hirashima, Planning Director Ken Winckler, Public Works Director James Wilhoit, City Engineer 80 Columbia Ave. • Marysville Washington • 98270 • (206) 659 -8470 • Fax (206) 653 -9145 I)ircctor February 25, 1993 Roland Middleton Deputy SEPA Official Whatcom County BCA 284 W. Kellogg Suite D Bellingham, WA 98226 RE: Starcom Service Corporation Dear Mr. Middleton: Kraig L. Olason Aeeietant Director RECEIVED E6 2 6 1993 Buildings & Codes Admin. I am writing per your request for Skagit County's comments regarding the SEPA determination and /or necessary permits for the installation of the Starcom Service Corporation fiber optic cable. In December, 1992 Starcom made initial application for a Shoreline Substantial Development/ Conditional Use/ Variance Permit. This permit application is currently being processed, and is ready to proceed to public hearing with the Skagit County Hearing Examiner pending the SEPA determination and comment period. In addition Starcom will be required to: 1) Obtain a Utilities Permit from the Skagit County Department of Public Works prior to the commencement of work within County owned rights -of -way. The proponent shall comply with all County trenching and road construction requirements which vary from those mentioned in Starcom's initial proposal; 2) All trees larger than 12 inches in diameter, that are to be removed within County owned rights -of -way, shall be marked before cutting and the County Department of Public Works notified. If (upon contacting the Public Works Dept.) the trees are deemed of value, the permittee shall reimburse the County at the rate of 70 percent of fair market value; and 3) Public Works requests the permittee consider working with GTE at the Skagit River railroad bridge to combine their cable with GTE. This would allow Skagit County to implement the removal of GTE poles within the floodway. The poles are currently causing significant debris blockage. Contact Dave Brookings with Skagit County Public Works. Please note that an initial meeting was held between Skagit County, GTE and Starcom Service Corporation to address this issue. Skagit County concurs with the issuance of a DNS /MDNS for the subject proposal. One further item of concern addresses the excavation and /or disposal of spoils. Skagit County will require that all disposal sites be pre - approved by the Skagit County Permit Center and subsequent Fill- and -Grade permits shall be obtained prior to fill placement. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at this office. Sincerely, PALL oe Pfahl Shoreline Administrator CC File SHL 92 -035 Dave Brookings, Skagit County Public Works Snohomish County April 9, 1993 RECEIVED APR 12 1993 Building a Roland Middleton, Deputy SEPA Official Whatcom County BCA 284 Kellogg Suite D Bellingham WA, 98226 RE: Starcom Service Corporation, SEPA review Dear Mr. Middleton: Community Development Land Use Robert J. Drewel County Executive MIS #710 3000 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201 (206) 388 -3508 Snohomish County Community Development has concluded review of the potential environmental impacts this project would have within the boundaries of our jurisdiction. Our major concern with the documents as submitted, is lack of recognition of wetlands and flood plains associated with streams and rivers. Although many right -of -way wetland areas have already been impacted, there may be large areas, especially in north Snohomish county where wetland soils and flood plain areas are within the right -of -way. Back - filling and compaction of the utility trench will not be appropriate or desirable in these areas. Wetland were not mentioned under the "Hydrology" or "Vegetation" sections of the environmental documents. Impacts to the local hydrologic system can occur by trenching and compaction in wetlands. Impacts to the local hydrologic system can occur by trenching and compaction in wetlands. At "drilled crossing sites" (Project Narrative; Stream Crossings, Fisheries: pp 5, 8 -9), an "impermeable sump" will be constructed at "either side of the crossing ". This excavation (the sump) should not be located in wetlands if possible. If it is constructed in wetlands, the wetland soils should be restored, and any fill material should be removed after the installation of the cable. The "30 meter buffer" maintained from the wetted channel may not be large enough to avoid wetland impacts in some areas. recycled paper Roland Middleton April 9, 1993 Page 2 We believe that more attention should be paid to avoidance of impacts to wetland habitats and their associated upland buffer areas. Sincere Susan Scanlan Senior Planner cc. Larry Adamson George Newman As 00A, E4( t • City of v ~. m Design and Development Department 455-6864 • FAX 637 -5225 ■ Post Office Box 90012 • Bellevue, Washington • 98009 -9012 Bellevue �O= SHI Z.0 April 26, 1993 John Nesbitt Starcom 1001 4th Avenue Plaza, Suite 3200 Seattle, WA 98154 RECEIVED APR 2 9.1993 Buildings & Codes Admin. Subject: Preapplication Conference of March 10, 1993 for Starcom Fiber Optic Line through the City of Bellevue (PREAP -93- 1941) Dear Mr. Nesbitt: Thank you for meeting with us to discuss your proposed project. In this letter I have included the major comments made by the members of the City's preapplication conference team. Additional concerns may be identified by the city as additional information is provided about your proposal. A. DDD /Environmental and Land Use Division (Contact: Julia Kruger, 462 -2727 or David Sherrard, 453 -2970) 1. Shoreline Permits: Substantial development permits are required for any work to be done in the Shoreline areas. It appears that this would include both the Kelsey Creek sections and the Newport sections. 2. Environmental Review: Regarding the Lead Agency for this project, it appears that the procedure in WAC 197 -11 -932 would designate the county /city with the greatest portion of the project as lead agency. It may be more practical to divide lead agency status by county under the provisions of WAC 197- 11 -944. Specific environmental impacts of concern to the City of Bellevue which may be used in conditioning permits include: a) Impacts of stream crossings with potential mitigating measures of seasonal restrictions, installation procedures which limit stream disruption, and restoration of the stream and stream buffer. b) Impacts of removal of existing vegetation which impacts aesthetics and wildlife habitat, including potential eagle perching trees in the vicinity of Newcastle Beach Park. Potential mitigating measures include locating the .City of Bellevue offices are located at Main Street and 116th Avenue SE proposed cable in existing disturbed portions of the right -of -way, or if not feasible in specific locations to relocate to other presently disturbed corridors. c) Impacts of street crossings which may disrupt traffic. Potential mitigating measures include boring under major arterials where disruption to traffic is not tolerable, or time restrictions on work to ensure that lane closures occur during low volume periods. d) Impacts of crossings of other utilities which could result in inadvertent damage and interruption of service. Mitigating measures include careful coordination with other utilities. 3. Equipment Building: A building permit is required for the regeneration station building. B. Fire Prevention Bureau (Contact: Mark Bassuk, 455 -6874) 1. Fire protection systems shall be provided for the structure built to house the cable "tap -in" equipment. C. Public Works - Utility Division (Contact: Joy Steiner, 453- 4855) 1. Water and Sewer mains parallel and cross the Burlington Northern Right -of -Way at various points in the City, as shown on the maps I gave you in the Preapplication meeting. 2. Water mains are typically about 4' deep, but depths could vary substantially. Sewer main depths are shown on the maps. 3. The standards given with street Right -of -Way permits in Bellevue apply here as well. These standards address utility separation and crossing of Asbestos water main. D. Storm & Surface Water Utility (Contact: Kathy McRoberts, 637 - 5207) 1. Level of Review: SSWU comments are based on a brief review of the submitted conceptual plans. The review is intended to identify any obvious problems and to highlight applicable regulations that are often overlooked or misunderstood. 2. Submittal requirements: Permit application submittal requirements are available at the Permit Center on the second floor of City Hall. All plan submittals for proposed construction in sensitive areas (streams, steep slopes) must be at an engineers scale of one inch equals 20 or 30 feet based on a two foot contour interval topographic survey. 3. Clearing and Grading Permit: A Clearing and Grading Long Form /Sensitive permit will be required. The optic fiber installation as well as the regeneration station can be included under this permit. 4. Department of Fisheries requirements: The Washington State Department of Fisheries Hydraulic Project Approval (H.P.A.) permit may be required for drilling underneath Kelsey Creek and Coal Creek. Please contact Larry Fisher at the Department of Fisheries (392 -9159) early in the permit process for the requirements of this permit. Written approval from the Department must be obtained before commencing construction. 4. Regeneration Station: The location for the regeneration station looks to be feasible. A drainage analysis of the proposed location of the station should be conducted to determine existing drainage features and structures and to ensure that no flooding will occur at the proposed location of the station. The analysis should identify pipe, grass -lined swale, size, condition, and discharge point, and elevation of outfall for the pond. 5. Geotechnical Report Requirements: A geotechnical report is required and must be prepared and stamped by a professional geotechnical engineer. Report requirements are listed in Tables 2 -8 through 2 -10 of the City of Bellevue Development Standards (and are also included in section 6 of the Sensitive Areas Notebook). The geotechnical engineer should address the stability of the slope along the south side of Northup Ave. for access as well as for location of the regeneration station. The geotechnical engineer also needs to review your proposed plans to make sure they conform with the geotechnical requirements. E. Public Works - Transportation (Contact: Dee Latham, 462 -4618) 1. The proposal may require a franchise agreement with City of Bellevue Public Works Department. The City Attorney will provide information on this issue, which I will forward to you. 2. If you have not done so already we recommend contacting "One Call" in order to have this utility listed. 3. A Right of Way Use Permit must be obtained from the Transportation Division of Public Works. The following items will be required when working in City right of way: a. the NE 8th St. crossing will require a rubberized railroad crossing mat, b. open cuts will require grinding for 3 feet each side of the cut, c. at the area where the booster station will be located, the access road approach must have a hard surface for some distance off the public right of way. The distance will be determined during review of the booster station application. The information provided in this letter is an assessment of your proposal based on the information provided by you at our meeting. The information and direction given here is applicable for six months or until the Codes, standards or policies of the City are amended, whichever occurs first. Before you submit an application, please contact either Debbie Nelson (451 -4124) or Laurie Leland (637 -6113) in Permit Processing to schedule a Presubmittal meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to review the submittal process and requirements, to calculate all intake fees required for your project and to explain the City's billing process. Thank you again for arranging this conference. If we can be of further assistance with this project, please do not hesitate to contact me at 462 -2727 or the appropriate department representative listed above. Yours truly, CITY OF BELLEVUE • (// ulia H. Kruger, Enclosure Seni Planner cc: Roland Middleton, Whatcom County SEPA Coordinator Matt Terry, DDD David Sherrard Mark Bassuk Joy Steiner Dee Latham Kathy McRoberts Mike Boner Seattle Department of Construction and Land Use R. F. Krochalis. Director Norman B. Rice, Mayor April 29, 1993 Roland Middleton, SEPA Coordinator Whatcom County Department of Public Works 284 W Kellogg Road Suite D Bellingham, WA 98226.8032 RE: SEPA Review for Starcom Service Corporation Dear Mr. Middleton: RECEIiu APR s p 1993 Code:: hcmin Thank you for your letter of March 31, 1993 regarding the above referenced project. At this time, we have no comment to offer. We do request that the Department of Construction and Land Use (DCLU) be placed on the project mailing list to be updated as the project progresses. Additional site specific SEPA review may be required associated with permits needed to construct the fiber optic facility in Seattle. To the greatest extent possible, we will rely on SEPA documentation previously completed. DCLU is responsible for use and construction permits for projects within the Seattle city limits. Street use permits for work in city street rights -of -way not involving building construction are the responsibility of the Seattle Engineering Department (SED). Please contact Kirk Jones of SED at 684 -5252 for further information on street use permits. We suggest that prior to any work being planned in Seattle, the applicant /responsible party hold a preapplication meeting with DCLU staff to determine permit and review requirements. A preapplication may be arranged by calling 684 -8875 and speaking with the Land Use Specialist on technical backup. We appreciate this early opportunity to coordinate the project review. Sincerely, R. F. Krochali Dire Tom Slade Land Use Specialsit TWS:mrr tws:wat An equal employment opportunity - affirmative action employer. Seattle Department of Construction and Land Use, 710. 2nd Avenue. Ste 700, Seattle, WA 98104-1703 DCLU complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Accommodations for people with disabilities provided on request. • APR 30 '93 06 :33PM CITY'oF KIRKLAND KI/ CITY OF KIRKLAND P 123 FIFTH AVENUE • KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON 98033 -6189 • (205) 828 -1100 • TTY (206) 822 -1244 April 30, 1993 Roland Middleton, SEPA Coordinator Whatcom County Department of Public Works 284 W. Kellogg Rd. Suite D Bellingham, WA 98226 Dear Mr. Middleton: SUBJECT: STARCOM SERVICE CORPORATION'S FIBER OPTIC CABLE The Kirkland Department of Planning and Community Development has completed a preliminary review of the fiber optic cable link proposed by Starcom Service Corporation. Starcom Corporation has submitted an application to the City of Kirkland for a Land Surface Modification (LSM) Permit. In addition to the LSM permit application, applications for right -of -way permits for street crossings are required by the City, and the City Attorney is researching whether a franchise agreement is required for this utility to operate within the Kirkland City limits, As a mitigating measure, Kirkland requires that a detailed plan for mitigation of environmental impacts be submitted by Starcom with the LSM permit application permit. The plan must be specific to the environmentally sensitive areas identified by the Kirkland Sensiti‘ e Areas maps, and to any other environmental impacts identified during review of the LSM permit application. If you have question or comments, please contact Senior Planner, Lauri Anderson at 828 -1259, Sincerely, Linda Phillips Assistant Planner ^i i''.r.bk::i?rt',:••:�W'.:rn; rust,.•,: �- �-. nr. �z ,r•:.n�rst.��»n.^ry..,.:xn��V: rnpa.�..�x. uv�wn:� »..... LAW OI ICES SESSIONS &MONAHAN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION April 19, 1993 VIA MESSENGER Ms. Ann Siegenthaler, Assistant Planner City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 Re: Starcom Service Corporation Dear Ms. Siegenthaler: Enclosed are seven copies of Starcom's revised site plans for the City of Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application, which was originally submitted to you on March 1, 1993. We have revised the drawings to incorporate a color coding system to identify various items on the site plan, added notations corresponding to the locations of the cross sections and photographs, and attached a separate exhibit sheet which shows a total of four cross sections for the route within the shoreline jurisdiction of the Duwamish River. We trust that these revised drawings will facilitate your review of Starcom's shoreline permit application. Thank you for your assistance with this matter. If you have any questions, please call. Very truly yours, Nick Solandros Legal Assistant NJ S/ cc: John 0. Nesbitt, Property Manager /Starcom Service Corporation John T. Sessions, Esq. APR 1 9 1993 DEVELOPMENT 6500 COLUMBIA CENTER 701 FIFTH AVENUE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104-7003 TELEPHONE: (206) 587-5700 TELEX: 49614317 FACSIMILE: (206) 587-5710 SCAN PREFIX 769 COUNTY NO. 398 -1310 ADMINISTRATION PAUL F. RUSHING DIRECTOR (206) 676.6692 Brad A. Bennett, C.P.A. Fiscal Manager (206) 676.6863 Mary Chisholm Admin. Scrv. Mgr. (206) 676.6886 316 Lottic Street Bellingham. WA 98225 FAX (206) 738.2521 John R. Tyler Deputy Director 284 W. Kellogg Rd., Suite D Bellingham, WA 98226 (206) 676.6907/398.1666 FAX (206) 738-2525 DIVISIONS BUILDINGS & CODE Nathan W. Brown Buildings & Code Mgr. 284 W. Kellogg Rd., Suite D Bellingham, WA 98226 (206) 676-6907/398-1666 Inspections (206) 738 -2520 FAX (206) 738-2525 BUILDING MAINT. Jerry Gran Supt. of Bldgs. & Safety Bsntt. Public Safety Bldg. Bellingham, WA 98225 (206) 676-6746 FAX (206) 738.2521 ENGINEERING Edwin R. Hcnken, P.E. County Engineer Nasser Mansour, P.E. Asst. County Engineer 284 W. Kellogg Rd., Suite C Bellingham, WA 98226 (206) 676 - 6730/398 -1666 FAX (206) 676 -6558 EQUIP. RENTAL & MAINT. Warren E. Laing Equip. Maint. & Control Mgr. 901 West Smith Road Bellingham, WA 98226 (206) 676 - 6759/384.3221 FAX (206) 384 -5279 FERRIES & DOCKS William K. Hawley Captain 316 Lottic Street Bellingham, WA 98225 (206) 676.6692 FAX (206) 738.2521 LLI . DEPARTMENT OF'PUBLIC WORKS • March 31, 1993 Jurisdictions with interest in Starcom Service Corporation's fiber optic cable. 1%L. SEPA review Whatcom County has been requested to be the lead agency for the proposed fiber optic cable link between the Canada -U.S. border and Seattle. Before a SEPA determination is made I would appreciate your comments on what, if any mitigating measures you would require as well as any permits or approvals that are required by your jurisdiction. The contact person for the proposal is: John T. Sessions, Sessions and Monahan, P.S.; 6500 Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Ave. Seattle, WA. 98104 -7003; (206) 587 -5700. Please submit your comments to Roland Middleton, SEPA Coordinator, Whatcom County BCA, 284 W. Kellog Suite D, Bellingham WA, 98226; by April 16, 1993. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Roland Middleton, SEPA Coordinator MAINT. & OPERATIONS Jeffrey M. Monsen, P.E. Superintendent 901 West Smith Road Bellingham, WA 98226 (206) 676.6759/384.3221 FAX (206) 384-5279 SOLID WASTE. Robert Jurica, P.E. Solid Waste Manager 284 W. Kellogg Rd.. Suite E Bellingham, WA 98226 (206) 676-7695/398-1666 FAX (206) 738.2525 AP iv)) a-6? REGE1V ED APR 2 81993 DOIVIMUNIITY DEVELOPMENT dUiE 8 1c93 �6' .P -cllu - �eC /2,5-X3 r Gr/7 ?( Luz“,"__ {di����• YO 1"-?5.-Az /t"2'%S Y. ff it j G Ng /pie lvt..•..>v_K LAW OFFICES F; ESSIONS &MONAHAI A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE'. CORPORATION March 1, 1993 HAND DELIVERED Ms. Carol Proud, Senior Planner City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 Re: Starcom Service Corporation Dear Ms. Proud: Enclosed are seven copies of Starcom's City of Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit application. The application documents include the application form, the application checklist, a vicinity map, construction drawings (site plans), assessor's maps, narratives titled "Project Narrative" and "Environmental Protection Plan," photographs, a list of property owners within 300' of the project in the City of Tukwila, copies of Starcom's SEPA checklist, and a check in the amount of $550.00 for the permit application filing fee. Although we have included a completed environmental checklist with this application, we do not expect the City of Tukwila to perform an independent SEPA review. Whatcom County has assumed lead agency status for SEPA review for the entire project. We hope to obtain a determination of nonsignificance or mitigated nonsignificance from Whatcom County for the entire route. Mr. Roland Middleton is the SEPA administrator for Whatcom County. Please feel free to contact him at (206) 676 -6907 should you have any questions. Once the SEPA determination has been made, we will provide a copy for your files. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, please call. Very truly yours, 411,44_ Nick Solandros Legal Assistant DEVELOPMENT RECE1VFD MAR 1 1993 NJS/ cc: John O. Nesbitt, Property Manager /Starcom Service Corporation John T. Sessions, Esq. 6500 COLUMBIA CENTER 701 FIFTH AVENUE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98104 -7003 TELEPHONE: (206) 587-5700 TELEX: 286737 UR FACSIMILE: (206) 587-5710 Starcom International Optics Corporation February 19, 1993 John A. Pierog, P.E. Associate Engineer Public Works Department City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 APR 2 1993 commuiviry DEVELOPMENT RE: Fibre Optic Line -- Passthrough on Burlington Northern Railroad R.O.W. • Dear Mr. Pierog: Further to our conversation of February 18, 1993, I wish to introduce our project to you. As per copies of our construction plans attached, you will note we stay within the Burlington Northern Railroad Right -of -Way throughout our route. Whatcom County has assumed Lead Agency status and together with Skagit, Snohomish, and King County, will complete. our S.E.P.A. review. We have filed Shoreline Permits in all Counties as well as a grading permit in King County. We understand we will have to file street crossing permits with you. Please advise me of any other requirements you may have of us. JON /csr Enclosures 355 Burrard Street. Suite 510. Vancouver. BC. Canada. V6C 2G8 Telephone: (604) 688 4400 Facsimile: (604) 6884485 1001 4th Ave. Plaza. Suite 3200. Seattle. Washington. USA.98154 Telephone: (206) 621.9950 Facsimile: (206) 382.9648 • t \i Oi I k [.)('•.,'01:;:)t'C'!“.!11 1 fipplIC,it1011 Zi City of Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application of Starcom Service Corporation with respect to a Fiber Optic Cable Installation Submitted By: John T. Sessions, Esq. Nick Solandros, Legal Assistant Sessions & Monahan 6500 Columbia Center 701 Fifth Avenue Seattle, Washington 98104 -7003 Phone: (206) 587 -5700 Fax: (206) 587 -5710 RECEWED MAR 11993 coM,MuN, I. ;r • DEVELOPMENT STARCOM SERVICE CORPORATION INDEX TO APPLICATION DOCUMENTS Section I, Introduction and Overview 1. Project Narrative 2. Environmental Protection Plan Section II, Permit Application 3. City of Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application (application form with completed checklist) Section III, Supporting Documentation 4. Environmental (SEPA) Checklist 5. Mailing List of Adjacent Property Owners 6. Photographs Starcom Service Corporation Project Narrative Introduction Starcom Service Corporation ( "Starcom ") is a Washington corporation owned by Starcom International Optics Corporation of Vancouver, B.C. Through the parent company and an affiliate of Starcom formed for operations in British Columbia, the Starcom corporations propose to install a cable -based telecommunication link between Seattle and Vancouver. The system will consist of a single fiber optic cable, housed in a 5.1 cm diameter polyethylene direct duct which is buried to a depth of 1.3 m (g , approximately 48 "). Starcom proposes to begin service to wholesale users of fiber optic services during the second quarter of 1993. The first section includes a description of project specifications and proposed construction techniques. The second section identifies environmental and land use features potentially sensitive to project - related activities, assesses the potential severity of impacts to these features and presents both general and site - specific procedural constraints and guidelines considered necessary to minimize impacts during construction. The constraints and guidelines have largely been prepared in construction specification format to facilitate their incorporation into bid documents and contracts prepared for the construction phase of the project. Many of the constraints and guidelines listed in the text are restated on the CADD -based alignment sheets included with this submission. The proposed Starcom project would initially offer the following two basic services: • Digital Private Line Services - the leasing of private, dedicated telecommunication channels to large corporate users and to inter - exchange carriers. Starcom will offer dedicated circuits in the standard telecommunications industry digital formats, commonly referred to as DS -1 and DS -3 service. • "Dark Fiber" Services - the selective lease of unequipped fiber optic cable pairs to "non- competitive" users. The lease of dark fibers allows sophisticated corporate users and /or inter - exchange carriers to derive virtually unlimited bandwidths for a fixed lease cost. Starcom's target customers fall into two distinct categories - long distance telecommunications carriers and large, information- oriented corporations. While there may be exceptions to these classifications, it is expected that the two groups will produce in excess of 95% of total revenues. As a telecommunication carrier, Starcom will fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. Starcom will comply with all regulatory requirements of these agencies. Project Description Route Selection Criteria. In selecting and evaluating routing alternatives for the proposed fiber optics line, the following issues were considered: • Availability Of Existing Corridors. Use of existing utility and /or transportation corridors allows for the overlapping (Lem sharing) of easements and the sharing of crossing structures. It also reduces overall environmental disturbance by avoiding previously undisturbed terrain or sensitive biophysical features. Consequently, all of the routing alternatives considered for this project follow existing corridors to minimize environmental impacts. • Construction Difficulties. Features (either land use or natural) presenting construction difficulties (e.g., wet ground, major highway crossings, major river crossings) influence the selection and evaluation of routing alternatives for buried fiber optics projects as they can materially affect construction costs and result in increased environmental disturbance. In the case of Starcom's proposed project, attaching the cable to existing bridge structures across waterways represents one of the most practical means and certainly one that will not alter the present biophysical features. • Accessibility. After construction, buried fiber optics systems require occasional access to splice boxes, pull points, etc. for maintenance and operations. Consequently, routing alternatives allowing easy equipment access and minimizing access negotiations were selected for this project where possible. • Costs. Line length and associated construction costs must be considered during route selection. For this project, all routing alternatives considered during route selection were located within a common routing corridor which maintained an acceptable distance between start and end points. For most of this portion of the route, the BNR holds a 100 foot (39 m) right -of- way, with the actual railroad bed being centered within this corridor. BNR has requested that the Starcom line remain on the outer edges of the right -of -way wherever possible. While this request can be accommodated in most areas, sections of the right -of -way include steep north facing terrain, and limited flat area is available away from the rail bed. In such areas, Starcom has requested a relaxation in the spacing requirements. Materials. The fiber optics cable to be installed by Starcom is a multi - layered cable capable of transporting large quantities of coded data at the speed of light. Its central core is composed of an extruded glass rod housed in a hard plastic cylinder designed to provide rigidity and tensile strength to the overall cable. Twelve optical fiber bundles, each housed in polyethylene buffer sleeves for protection, surround the central cylinder. The bundles are, in turn, wrapped in water blocking tape, a rigid polyethylene jacket, a corrugated steel wrap for protection against rodents, and a rigid outer polyethylene jacket, producing a cable with an overall diameter of less than 2.2 cm (L Q, .87 "). Starcom Service Corporation Project Narrative - 2 To provide additional protection for the system, the cable will be housed in a 5.1 cm diameter polyethylene direct - buried duct. During construction, the duct rather than the cable will be buried to required system depths (i .., 1.3 m or 48 "), and the cable will be pulled through the duct from access points after installation of the duct has been completed. Because this duct will have the capability of accommodating only one cable, consideration is now being given to burying two ducts simultaneously to provide a second duct for future system expansion. The duct will likely be installed in 1.6 km -long segments, with "hand holes" to provide access to the duct installed at the junction of each of these segments. These hand holes can be best described as buried, rigid plastic bunkers, 75 cm deep by 75 cm wide by 150 cm long, equipped with an access hatch which will be elevated slightly above ground level. Comparable but smaller buried structures ( "pull points ") will be installed midway between the hand holes to assist in the pulling operations during cable insertion. Cable is purchased on large spools, permitting up to 6 continuous km of line to be installed before the splicing of additional line is required. As discussed, the cable will be inserted into the duct using the hand holes and pull points as access points for pulling in the cable. Every third or fourth hand hole will be used as a splice point for two adjoining cable spools. Other facilities to be installed in conjunction with the cable and duct include an equipment building (approximately 7.5 m by 7.5 m corrugated steel structure) which will provide "tap -in" locations for other users. The proposed locations of equipment buildings are in Bellingham, English, Everett and Bellevue. Clearing Requirements. Although much of the route selected for the fiber optics line will follow the existing BNR right -of -way, clearing will be required in some areas to permit equipment travel during construction. The extent of clearing activities in any given area may range from light to heavy brushing. However, based on the routes considered for the project, no significant tree clearing will be required. In general, chain saws will be used for clearing ditch line where the terrain is not conducive to mechanical clearing, while hydro -axes or other comparable equipment will be used in more navigable areas. Slash generated from either operation will generally be chipped or mulched on -site, and dispersed thinly into adjacent vegetation. However, in areas with aesthetic concerns, slash will be trucked out to an approved landfill location. Any occasional large tree felled during clearing will be bucked up for removal and sold as firewood or disposed of in an approved landfill. It is anticipated that approximately eight workers will be required for a typical clearing crew, consisting of two fellers (with chain saws), a chipper /mulcher operator, a hydro -ax operator, two truck drivers for transporting slash and salvaged wood, and two laborers for clean -up. One, and possibly two, clearing crews will be required for the project. Construction Cable Installation Techniques. As noted above, the carrier duct, rather than the cable, will be initially installed during construction, and the cable will be pulled into the duct after the duct is in place. Construction techniques for the installation of the duct Starcom Service Corporation Project Narrative - 3 will vary with the nature of surface and subsurface materials encountered along the line. Plowing. In fine to moderately coarse texture superficial material such as alluvial gravels, sands and silts, or non- bouldery till, duct installation will be a simple plowing process, with minimal surface disturbance. Surface materials will be initially loosened with a wide -pad ripper tractor (D8 Caterpillar or equivalent), equipped with a center - mounted ripper tooth capable of reaching to a depth of 165 cm (6'). A plow train, consisting of a tow tractor (D8 Caterpillar or equivalent) pulling a plow tractor with a front - mounted reel carrier and rear - mounted cable plow will then be used to install the duct in one step at a minimum depth of 130 cm. A continuous warning tape will be installed simultaneously above the duct (at a depth of 60 cm) to provide some protection against inadvertent damage to the system from future excavation activities in the vicinity of the line. The ditch line will then be compacted following installation, using several passes of the track of a crawler tractor (usually the ripper tractor). Other support equipment required for this installation technique will include two lowboys capable of transporting the crawler tractors, a backhoe for minor excavations in localized difficult materials and a reel truck to keep a sufficient supply of materials. A crew of eight to ten people will generally be required to efficiently operate a construction operation of this nature. With such a process, no open ditching is required, and surface disturbance is generally limited to slightly more than the width of a crawler tractor (i.e., 4 m) unless minor grading (and extra workspace) is required to provide a suitable working surface. Under ideal conditions, duct installation can progress at a rate of 2 km /day. Such a large plow train will not be suitable for use where the duct is to be installed within the shoulder of an existing road, as damage to the road surface from such a plow train would be excessive. In such areas, a smaller rubber -tired plow with an off -set plow boot will be used to plow -in the duct. A reel truck, a small rubber -tired backhoe (for local excavations, ditch line compaction) and a crew of five to six people (including traffic control flaggers) will likely accomplish such a plowing operation. Ditch Excavation by Wheel Ditcher. Where space limitations preclude the use of a plow train, a small wheel ditcher (e.q., "Ditch Witch ") will be used to excavate a narrow trench for the placement of the duct. The duct will be manually positioned into the ditch and the ditch backfilled with a small hoe or Bobcat. This procedure will involve a crew of five to six people. In the unlikely event that shallow bedrock is encountered along the route, a rock saw could be employed to excavate the ditch. Procedures would be similar to those discussed for the wheel ditcher, although select backfill (e.g., sand, local till) would likely be required for these rock areas. Ditch Excavation by Hoe. Where till (or railroad ballast) containing boulders or sharp angular rock is encountered along the line, installation becomes more labor, equipment and material intensive. Surface materials may be loosened with a ripper tractor. However, rather than plowing in the duct, a ditch (maximum width of 30 cm) will be excavated with a rubber -tired backhoe or tracked hoe equipped with a narrow Starcom Service Corporation Project Narrative - 4 bucket. The ditch will be excavated to a depth of approximately 150 cm and lined with 7.5 cm of fine - grained bedding material (Le., sand) before the duct is laid. The duct will then be covered with 30 cm of bedding material before the remainder of the ditch is backfilled with normal spoil from the excavation. Rocks greater than 25 cm in diameter will generally not be replaced into the ditch, and instead will be trucked away for disposal. A warning tape will be installed above the cable during backfilling operations, at a depth of approximately 60 cm. A lowboy (to transport the hoe) and a reel truck carrying the duct will be necessary support equipment for this operation, in addition to several tandem dump trucks for the hauling of bedding material. Five to eight people will be involved in such a construction operation. Crossings of Other Linear Facilities. While some minor access roads may be open cut or plowed through (pending owner /government approval) during duct installation, boring (j,,g,,, drilling and casing a hole under the road and inserting the duct and cable through the casing) will undoubtedly be used to cross major transportation corridors to avoid traffic disruption. Where appropriate, protective steel piping (Le. conduit) will be attached to the underside of the existing overpass structures and the duct/cable will be routed through this conduit. Pipelines, foreign cables and culvert crossings will represent additional impediments to cable installation. Prior to construction, Starcom staff will identify the exact location and owners of all foreign utility crossings, and owners will be contacted for special procedural and surveillance requirements. At the time of construction, all pipelines /cables will be hand exposed and no mechanical excavation will be permitted within 1.5 m of these utilities. In general, the Starcom duct/cable will be routed below the existing foreign pipe /cable with a minimum separation distance of 30 cm. In the case of culverts, the duct/cable may be routed above, below or around the culvert, depending on local circumstances. Stream Crossings. By routing the cable along existing transportation corridors, existing bridges can be used as carrier structures for the duct /cable in most cases, eliminating the problems associated with in- stream crossings. Many waterways will be traversed using bridge- mounted conduit. The Right -of -Way Agreement with BNR provides for such installation of conduit. However, it sometimes will be necessary to employ directional drilling under a waterway. In such cases, the following methods will be employed. A directional drill rig is generally a mobile, trailer - mounted rig powered by a diesel motor, with the capability to drill a hole along a curved alignment. Consequently, such rigs are now commonly used for routing pipelines and other utilities under waterways from top -of -bank to top -of -bank. This method avoids in- stream activities and associated impacts to fisheries. During drilling operations, a pilot hole is initially drilled under the waterway, the hole is then reamed out to the desired diameter, and the pipe is pulled into place. A pressurized mud system (bentonite) is required to remove drill cuttings and to lubricate the bit, and small sumps are required at either end of the hole. In the case of a fiber optics installation, the drill casing used in the drilling of the pilot hole can frequently be used as the carrier conduit for the cable, eliminating the Starcom Service Corporation Project Narrative - 5 need for successive reaming operations, and reducing mud quantities and overall staging area requirements. Under such a scenario, it is estimated that a 20 m x 15 m area will be required to support the drilling rig, drill casing racks and the sump at the entrance point of the hole, while a 10 m x 10 m area will be required at the exit point. Operation and Maintenance Requirements. Once installed, long term operation and maintenance activities along the cable route are expected to be minimal for the fiber optics line. Access to the splicing holes will be maintained to permit repair crews to reach these areas rapidly in the event of a system failure, although regular scheduled visits to these sites will not be undertaken. (The splices are used to isolate sections of the line to assist in locating troublesome areas.) In addition, the hand hole hatches will be occasionally brushed to prevent trees and shrubs from obstructing access to these structures. The buried portion of the line will require little in the way of long term maintenance, as the actual cable seldom malfunctions if properly installed. Permanent access is not required along the line, and neither vegetation control nor right -of -way maintenance will be undertaken. In the unlikely event that the line is crimped or damaged by ground subsidence, tree roots, etc., the faulty section of the line will be isolated and re- excavated. Project Setting and Impact Analysis Because the proposed Starcom project is to be developed along existing transportation and utility corridors, many of the potential environmental concerns associated with such a development in a remote setting do not apply to the same degree as normally would be the case. The setting of the project was considered during the identification and discussion of the key issues of concern listed below. What follows is a general discussion of mitigative measures designed to minimize impacts. The Environmental Protection Plan contains a more detailed listing of mitigation measures. Terrain and Soils. Buried cable installations, particularly where trenching rather than plowing is used as the installation technique, can result in the mixing of soil horizons and reduced soil productivity unless topsoil salvage techniques are utilized. For the Starcom project, the route encounters previously disturbed soils and /or fill material. In excavated areas where coarse materials unsuitable for reclamation (e.o.,, gravels) are encountered within the ditch, surface materials above the rock (ice.,,, sod layer plus surface mineral horizon) will be stripped with the hoe and stockpiled separately from the remaining trench spoil. This salvaged material will be used to cap the trenchline after backfilling to enhance reclamation efforts. Right -of -way grading or trenching associated with duct/cable installation will remove any existing protective vegetative cover from the soil, exposing the soil to potential water erosion. In the long term, any areas disturbed by construction will be re- contoured during clean -up, and seeded with an acceptable grass /legume mix to provide long term surface stability. Short term measures to prevent sediment -laden run -off from entering waterways are discussed in the fisheries section below. Starcom Service Corporation Project Narrative - 6 Hydrology. Because no in- stream activities are anticipated at any of the crossings, no in- stream flow data have been reviewed for this study. However, it can be generalized that all of the waterways crossed by the route demonstrate peak flows during the winter rainy season (e.., November to February) and low flows in late summer /early fall. As noted above, no in- stream trenching or plowing procedures will be used to install the duct/cable across active stream channels with fisheries concerns. The cable will either be routed through conduit attached to existing bridge structures or will be routed through a directionally drilled hole under the watercourse. Consequently, the project will not significantly impact existing hydrological patterns or stream characteristics. Vegetation. The Starcom project falls within the Coastal Douglas Fir Biogeoclimatic Zone. Under undisturbed conditions, close stands of Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Menziesii), Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata), and Western Hemlock (Tsuga Heterophylla), with minor amounts of Bigleaf Maple (Acer Macrophyllum), Red Alder (Alnus Rubra), and Black Cottonwood (Populus Trichocarpa), represent the climax community for the majority of this zone (Hosie 1973; Krajina 1970). However, in poorly drained sites with net organic matter accumulations, bog ecosystems will develop, supporting stunted Red Cedar, Western Hemlock and Lodgepole Pine (Pinus Contorta), or more open Ledum- dominated shrub communities with dense sphagnum ground cover. Because the Starcom project has been routed along previously disturbed transportation or utility corridors, no mature forest or bog communities will be affected by construction. Approximately 25% of the line will be routed along road shoulders or grassed utility corridors, 30% will fall within lightly vegetated industrial areas, and the remaining 45% will encounter previously brushed transportation easements supporting colonizing shrub communities. In more developed areas, these communities are dominated by introduced species which have escaped cultivation, particularly Blackberries (Rubus Discolor, R. Laciniatus) and Morning Glory (Convolvulvus Sepum). However, along more remote regions of the BNR right -of -way, native colonizers such as Red -Osier Dogwood (Cornus Stolonifera), Salmonberry (Rubus Spectabilis), Trailing Blackberry (R. Ursinus), Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Alba), Red Berry Elder (Sambucus Racemosa var. Arborescens) and Red Alder intermix with and sometimes dominate the introduced species. Installation of the fiber optics line will result in the brushing of shrub - dominated communities, but little or no large tree removal (Le., trees with DBH's >15 cm) will be required. Because of the successional nature of the vegetation along the route, no unique or rare botanical communities will be impacted by the project. Nevertheless, along the Tess developed portions of the route, the vegetation patterns do offer some interpretive and wildlife viewing opportunities. In areas considered to have special botanical values, brushing will be limited to a 5 m wide working corridor, and no extra workspace (.;, vehicle turnarounds, equipment staging areas, etc.) will be developed. Starcom Service Corporation Project Narrative - 7 From an aesthetics perspective, slash generated from brushing operations can lead to unsightly conditions along the route. Consequently, as a general rule, all slash will be mulched (or chipped) and distributed thinly over the easement and into adjacent vegetation. Alternatively, at the specific request of municipal authorities, slash will be trucked to an approved landfill for disposal. Large diameter material not suitable for mulching or chipping (if encountered) will be bucked up for removal, and either sold as firewood or disposed of at an approved landfill. Wildlife. Wildlife values along the proposed route are somewhat limited by the developed nature of the routing corridor. In the more developed areas, available habitat is largely restricted to roadside shrub rows, and predominantly supports small mammals and nesting passerines. There is little or no potential for special status wildlife (jg,,, rare or endangered species) to occur along the proposed cable alignment. Most special status species are associated with mature climax communities rather than with the successional habitats associated with the proposed route. Construction of the proposed fiber optics system will represent a localized short term source of sensory disturbance to resident wildlife. However, given the level of existing disturbance along the routing corridor and the probable habituation of wildlife to human activities, this impact will have a negligible influence on local wildlife distributions and habitat use. Construction will also result in the minor alteration of shrub dominated habitats. From a regional habitat perspective, this alteration represents a highly localized impact of low magnitude which, within a two year period, will largely be ameliorated by natural shrub growth. No particularly unique or highly productive habitats with slow recovery rates will be altered by construction. Fisheries. Based on information obtained from the Department of Fisheries, all major watercourses crossed by the proposed route either support one or more life history phases of important salmonid species, or empty into important estuarine habitats supporting such species. Because of the presence of fall and spring spawning activity, and /or over - wintering eggs in these streams and adjacent estuarine areas, maintenance of high water quality in the streams is a management priority. To prevent unnecessary sediment loading of these streams from construction activities, no in- stream activities in active flowing stream channels will be permitted. Plowing or trenching through a flowing watercourse would result in a brief but significant increase in total suspended solids in the water column, and would potentially cause siltation of the stream's substrates for several hundred meters downstream of the crossing. Because such impacts are not considered acceptable, Starcom will not be undertaking any in- stream activities in active flowing stream channels. In general, the cable will be routed through conduit attached to existing bridge structures, or will be routed under the channel of the watercourse through directionally drilled holes to eliminate any impacts to the streams. Starcom Service Corporation Project Narrative - 8 Several safety precautions will be implemented for both conduit and directionally drilled crossings to provide additional protection for the streams. At conduit crossings, clearing, grading, trenching and other forms of surface disturbance will be minimized on the approaches to the bridge structures to reduce the potential for sediment loading from surface run -off. Where there is the potential for sediment -laden run -off to enter the stream from disturbed areas on the fiber optics right -of -way during storm events, sediment control structures will be installed at strategic locations on the approach slopes of the stream. Although the exact design and location of these structures will be determined by the environmental inspector at the time of construction, it is anticipated that filter cloth supported by straw bales or gravel berms and fortified on the upslope side with sand bags will be used as the main structural component of these devices. At drilled crossing sites, the pilot hole for the cable will be located at least 8 to 10 m below the bottom of the channel to ensure that drilling muds do not seep into the water column through desiccation or fracture cracks in the underlying sediments. Alternatively, a mud -free drilling system (ia,,, water only) may be employed at some of the sites, if substrate conditions are acceptable. In either case, all drilling fluids will be contained in an impermeable sump constructed on either side of the crossing and then removed from the site by vacuum truck. In addition, a 30 m buffer strip of undisturbed vegetation will be maintained between the wetted channel and the entry/exit points of the drill to protect the stream from surface run -off from the drill staging areas. Along the BNR right -of -way, a number of culverts carrying small flows from seep areas or drainage ditches /storm drains will also be crossed by the route. Because there is insufficient fill along the culverts to provide adequate protection for the fiber optics system, the duct /cable will have to be buried beneath the water run either downstream or upstream of the culvert. These water runs have insufficient flows to support significant fish species and do not contribute significant flows to downstream water bodies. However, if disturbed by in- stream activities, they could contribute to the temporary downstream degradation of water quality. Therefore, where such water runs are encountered, flows will be temporarily dammed upstream of the crossing immediately prior to in- channel plowing or trenching (using small removable sandbags), and will be pumped around the crossing location to maintain downstream flows and water quality. As soon as the duct installation through the channel is complete, the flows will be returned to the natural channel. Other general protection measures in the vicinity of stream crossings pertaining to fuel handling, spill contingency, etc. will also be implemented during construction. These measures are delineated in greater detail below. Land Use Utility Lines. Because of the developed nature of the proposed routing alignment for the fiber optics project, a large number of utility lines will be intersected during construction. To avoid inadvertent damage to these utilities, Starcom staff will identify the exact location and owners of all utility crossings, and owners will be contacted for special procedural and surveillance requirements prior to construction. Starcom Service Corporation Project Narrative - 9 At the time of construction all pipelines /cables will be hand exposed and no mechanical excavation will be permitted within 1.5 m of these utilities. In general, the Starcom duct /cable will be routed below the existing pipe /cable with a minimum separation distance of 30 cm to avoid impacting future maintenance activities associated with the utility. Where, for unforeseen reasons, Starcom is forced to route the duct /cable above an existing facility, Starcom will assume any future costs associated with removing the cable to accommodate future maintenance work on the utility. Crossings of Transportation Corridors. A large number of transportation corridors will also be intersected by the Starcom route. While some minor access roads may be open cut or plowed through (pending owner /government approval) during duct installation, boring will undoubtedly be used to cross major transportation corridors to avoid traffic disruption. Where the route crosses a highway, conduit will be attached to the underside of the existing overpass structure, and the duct/cable will be routed through this conduit. Aesthetics. Starcom will require its contractor to implement daily waste control measures which will be audited by the on -site Environmental Inspector. Littering will be prohibited and the burying of wastes within sections of excavated ditch will not be tolerated by the Inspector. All waste materials will be collected and transported to an appropriate landfill. Construction will also have unavoidable impacts on the aesthetic of green belts or landscaped areas encountered by the route. Starcom is committed to returning such highly visible areas to pre - construction conditions through appropriate clean -up and restoration measures. Any damaged shrubs will be replaced with comparable species from local nurseries. Starcom Service Corporation Project Narrative -10 Starcom Service Corporation Environmental Protection Plan Introduction This Environmental Protection Plan describes measures Starcom proposes to take to minimize potential impacts of its proposed fiber optics cable project.* It should be read in conjunction with the route maps also prepared for this submission, which identify site- specific characteristics along the entire length of the route. Some of the measures discussed in this Plan may have to be altered in the field due to unforeseen circumstances. Any such alterations will be approved by appropriate regulatory authorities before being implemented. Following regulatory approval, construction is scheduled to take place during a six month interval. If construction is delayed a substantial interval for any reason, this Plan will be reviewed and amended as appropriate. General Environmental Protection Measures This Environmental Protection Plan will be incorporated into the construction specifications and alignment sheets for this project and will form part of the contract document. Immediately prior to construction, a kick -off meeting involving Starcom personnel, the contractor(s) selected for the project, and appropriate regulatory authorities will be held at a convenient location within the project area. This session will provide a forum for discussing lines of communication between the government agencies and project personnel, reviewing environmental issues associated with the project, and clarifying design and procedural requirements. An Environmental Inspector will be assigned to the project to assist in implementing the Environmental Protection Plan during construction. The Environmental Inspector will be responsible for conducting environmental briefing sessions with the project contractor, maintaining regular contacts with designated regulatory authorities, and interpreting or amending this Plan as required by changing weather or other field conditions. The Environmental Inspector will have the authority to temporarily suspend construction activities where the contractor has failed to comply with environmental design measures, or where unacceptable conditions threaten the integrity of an important environmental feature (e.g., sediment loading of watercourses). Where plowing techniques are used to install the duct, 5 m will be the accepted standard ditch width. Where ditch excavation is required, the standard ditch width will be increased to 8 m. Construction activities will be confined to these ditch widths, and to additional workspace and access points approved by municipal /county authorities. Notification of Concerned Parties. Authorities having jurisdiction over road and other utility lines intersected by the route will be contacted prior to construction for special procedural and surveillance requirements in the vicinity of these crossings. Appropriate county and municipal regulatory authorities will be regularly briefed by Starcom on project developments throughout construction. Any on -site changes to environmental design specifications will be forwarded to these authorities for approval before field implementation. Worker Conduct. The feeding or harassment of wildlife or fish by project personnel will be strictly prohibited. Project personnel will not be permitted to have firearms, angling equipment or pets on or in the vicinity of project lands (i& ., the right - of -way, extra workspace) during the work day. The recreational use of all- terrain vehicles by project personnel on project lands will be prohibited. Project personnel not complying with conduct requirements will be removed from the project site. Waste and Hazardous Material Handling and Disposal All on -site storage of hazardous material ( , fuels) will comply with labeling regulations. All on -site stationary fuel storage tanks larger than 1000 liters will be located in an impermeable bermed area with a holding capacity equal to 125% of the largest tank within the berm. The fueling of equipment within 100 m of watercourses or wetlands will only be done with the approval of the Environmental Inspector. No fuel trucks with holding capacities exceeding 500 liters will be permitted to service equipment within 100 m of watercourses or wetlands. Equipment maintenance will only be carried out in designated service areas on deeded land or approved municipal lands. The use of the right -of -way and other project lands along the right -of -way (gym, extra workspace) for equipment oil changes and other servicing will not be permitted unless authorized and supervised by the Environmental Inspector. Used oil, filter and grease cartridges, lubrication containers and other waste products of equipment maintenance will be collected and disposed of at the nearest industrial waste facility. The contractor will be required to maintain the right -of -way and other facility sites in a tidy condition, free from the accumulation of waste products, debris and litter. Rubbish and waste materials will not be buried on -site or in the ditchline. This material will be collected on a daily basis and transported to an approved landfill for disposal. All hazardous wastes will be disposed of in conformance with applicable county regulations. All hazardous wastes being transported to a disposal site will be properly labeled. Temporary sanitary facilities for workers will be provided along the route at strategic locations and maintained in a clean condition during construction. General Contingency Planning Equipment travel and operation will be suspended or modified where excessively wet weather causes severe rutting and associated terrain disturbance. The decision to suspend operations will be made by Starcom's senior field representative in consultation with the Environmental Inspector. Starcom Service Corporation Environmental Protection Plan - 2 The project contractor will be required to submit a spill contingency plan to Starcom outlining the equipment, materials and procedures to be used in the event of an accidental fuel spill along the right -of -way. Public Safety All excavated areas (e.g.., open ditch, bell holes for road bores, etc.) to be left open overnight will be fenced off and identified with appropriate signage. Where construction activities are present within 10 m of highways, roads, bike trails, interpretive trails or other transportation corridors, signs approved by the Department of Highways will be employed along the corridor to warn on- coming traffic of construction activities. Regulation of traffic will be done in accordance with Department of Highways standards. Lane or road closures will not be undertaken without the prior approval of the Department of Highways. Single lane traffic will be maintained at all road crossings throughout the construction period. Competent and properly equipped flagpersons will be present along highways and roads wherever traffic is to be significantly slowed or rerouted because of construction activities. Should blasting be required during cable installation, the size and pattern of charges will be controlled to minimize noise disturbance, and blasting mats will be employed to prevent hazards from flying rock. Appropriate warning signals and signage will be used to warn the public of blasting activities. Surveying /Flagging Boundaries of the designated right -of -way and any additional extra workspace along the right -of -way will be clearly flagged on site or delineated on construction alignment sheets prior to construction. In off -road areas, no equipment, project vehicles, or construction materials will be permitted beyond these work limits without the approval of the landowner in question (g, BNR, municipal authorities, Department of Highways). All other utilities (buried) and culverts crossed or proximate to the Starcom right - of -way will be clearly flagged prior to construction to avoid accidental damage to these facilities. Brushing Brushing equipment will access the proposed Starcom right -of -way via the BNR right -of -way or existing municipal /county roads which cross the Starcom route. No new access trails (other than those along the actual right -of -way) will be developed for this project. Where the proposed route encounters sensitive areas, brushing will be limited to a 5 m -wide right -of -way, and no extra workspace will be cleared in these areas. Starcom Service Corporation Environmental Protection Plan - 3 All large shrubs and trees will be felled onto the right -of -way, and not into adjacent vegetation. Any slash which inadvertently falls into adjacent vegetation will be pulled back onto the right -of -way for disposal. Along more remote portions of the BNR right -of -way, all slash will be mulched (or chipped) and distributed thinly into adjacent vegetation. No burning will be permitted as a disposal technique. Where mulching /chipping is not considered to be an appropriate disposal technique because of aesthetic concerns, slash will be trucked to an approved landfill site. Larger slash material (Le:., >15 cm DBH) not suitable for mulching /chipping will be bucked up for removal, and either sold as firewood or disposed of at an approved landfill. No watercourses supporting flowing water will be forded by brushing equipment. Existing bridges or pre- approved temporary crossing structures will be used for project equipment and vehicles. Hand clearing (Le.,, chainsaws), rather than mechanical clearing, will be used within 10 m of the high water mark of all designated watercrossings. Slash inadvertently introduced into a watercourse will be removed immediately. No mulching /chipping will be permitted within 10 m of the high water mark of any watercourse. Slash generated in these areas will be moved away from the watercourse for disposal. Cable Installation Access. Where the right -of -way parallels a highway or freeway, access to the right -of -way will be via existing roads which cross the right -of -way. For the balance of the route, equipment will access the proposed Starcom route via the BNR right -of -way or existing municipal /county roads which cross the Starcom right -of -way. No new access trails (other than those along the actual right -of -way) will be developed for this project. No watercourses with flowing water will be forded by equipment. Existing bridges or pre- approved temporary crossing structures will be used by project equipment and vehicles. Plowing. Ripping /plowing with tracked vehicles will not be permitted along existing road shoulders where such heavy equipment could damage the surface of the roads. Where tracked equipment must cross municipal roads, adequate crossing structures (Le.,, pads, rubber tires) will be used to prevent road surface damage. Ditch Excavation. In excavated areas where course materials unsuitable for reclamation (g,g,,, gravels, cobble) are encountered within the ditch, surface materials above the rock (e.g.,, a sod layer plus surface minerals) will be stripped with the hoe and stockpiled separately from the remaining trench spoil. This salvaged material will be used to cap the ditchline after backfilling to enhance reclamation efforts. Sand will be the preferred bedding material used in rocky areas. Starcom Service Corporation Environmental Protection Plan - 4 Watercrossings Detailed aspects of all watercrossings are delineated on the route maps. Directionally Drilled Crossings. Directional drilling will be used to route the duct/cable under watercourses in the following locations: Name of Quad Map County /City Method of Waterway Number Location Crossing 1. Silver Creek 08 Skagit Dril 2. Butler Creek 08 Skagit Dril 3. Friday Creek 08 Skagit Dril 4. Thomas Creek 08 Skagit Dril 5. Gages Slough 09 Skagit Dril 6. Stillaguamish River 11 Snohomish Dril 7. Cook's Slough 12 Snohomish Dril 8. Portage Creek 12 Snohomish Dril 9. Quilceda Creek 13 Snohomish Dril 10.. Steamboat Slough 13 Snohomish Dril 11. Union Slough 13 Snohomish Dril 12. Snohomish River 13 Snohomish Dril 13. Sammammish River 17 King Dril 14. Mercer Slough 19 King Dril 15. Coal Creek 19 King Dril 16. May Creek 19 King Dril 17. Cedar River 20 King Dril At all crossings, a 30 m buffer of undisturbed vegetation wil be maintained between the high water mark of the watercourse and the drill staging areas Le., entry/exit points of the drill) on either side of the crossing. The pilot hole for the duct /cable will be routed at least 8 to 10 m below the bottom of the channel to ensure that drilling muds do not seep into the water column, unless a mud -free drilling system can be employed. All drilling fluids /cuttings will be contained in an impermeable sump constructed on either side of the crossing. These sumps will be emptied at the end of each day by vacuum truck unless otherwise approved by the Environmental Inspector. Conduit Crossings. Conduit attached to existing bridge structures will be used to route duct/cable across watercourses at the following locations: Name of Quad Map County /City Method of Waterway Number Location Crossing 1. Dakota Creek 02 Whatcom Conduit 2. Nooksack River 04 Whatcom Conduit 3. Squalicum Creek 05 Whatcom Conduit 4. Whatcom Creek 05 Whatcom Conduit 5. Samish River 08 Skagit Conduit 6. Skagit River 09 Skagit Conduit Starcom Service Corporation Environmental Protection Plan - 5 7. Ebey Slough 13 Snohomish Conduit 8. Bear Creek 17 Snohomish Conduit Where right -of -way disturbance creates the potential for sediment -laden run -off to enter the stream from the approaches to the bridges, sediment control structures will be installed at strategic locations adjacent to the banks or on the floodplain of the stream. Although the exact design and location of these structures will be determined by the Environmental Inspector at the time of construction, it is anticipated that filter cloth supported by straw bales or gravel berms and fortified on the upslope side with sand bags will be used as the main structural component of these sediment traps. Adequate measures (e.g.,, geotextile fencing) will be undertaken to ensure that no grade or ditch spoil generated from installation operations on approaches to bridges enters the active creek channel. Other Procedures. Where culverts are crossed by the route, the duct/cable will be buried in fill above the culvert where possible. Where fill above the culvert is not sufficiently deep for duct /cable burial, Starcom will apply for permission to plow through or open cut the water run to install the duct. A dam -and -pump system or flume would be employed during installation to maintain clean water flows. If approval for this procedure is denied because of fisheries concerns, then a temporary cable in schedule 80 conduit would be placed in the fill above the culvert until the permanent cable can be installed. Sediment control structures will be employed at culvert crossings as required. Adequate measures (e.g., geotextile fencing) will be undertaken to ensure that no fill material is displaced into the active creek channel during duct installation above the culvert. Road and Utility Line Crossings Unless otherwise directed by municipal or county authorities, all roads intersected by the route will be open cut during duct /cable installation. All roads will be restored to municipal /county specifications as part of clean -up requirements. All buried utility lines crossed by the Starcom route will be hand exposed and no mechanical excavation will be permitted within 1.5 m of these utilities. In general, the Starcom duct/cable will be routed below the existing utility pipe /cable with a minimum separation distance of 30 cm to avoid impacting future maintenance activities associated with the other utility. Where, for unforeseen reasons, Starcom is forced to route the duct/cable above an existing facility, Starcom will assume reasonable future costs associated with moving the cable to accommodate future maintenance work on the other utility. Clean -up and Revegetation All project - related debris not collected during daily waste control procedures will be removed from the project site and disposed of at an approved landfill site. Surface conditions along the right -of -way and in extra workspace areas will be regraded to pre- construction conditions. In the unlikely event that watercourses and associated banks are damaged during construction, these watercourses will be restored to pre- construction conditions. Rock riprap, cribbing, shrub transplants or Starcom Service Corporation Environmental Protection Plan - 6 other suitable restorative measures required to achieve no net Toss of aquatic habitat will be employed. All large rocks (Le„, >15 cm in diameter) brought to the surface during plowing or ditch excavation and not used for riprap or backfill will be removed to an approved landfill, unless otherwise directed by the Environmental Inspector. All roads inadvertently damaged by construction will be restored to the satisfaction of municipal or county authorities. All green belts and landscaped areas disturbed by construction will be reseeded /replanted with appropriate species as directed by municipal and county authorities. Remaining sections of the right -of -way (and extra workspace) falling in unimproved shrubland areas (144, along the BNR right -of -way) will be replanted with a grass /legume mix approved by municipal and county authorities. Surface diversion berms will be constructed on disturbed approach slopes to watercourses as required to provide interim protection against run -off prior to the re- establishment of a vegetative cover. All trees adjacent to the right -of -way with construction - related damage (ea., bark scrapes, broken branches) will be trimmed and treated with approved tree paint to reduce their susceptibility to disease and insect pests. Operations Maintenance of the right -of -way will be limited to the occasional brushing of hand holes and pull boxes, unless a major system failure occurs. No chemical control of vegetation will be employed along the right -of -way. Starcom Service Corporation Environmental Protection Plan - 7 FROM SESSIONS E MONPHAN 2.22.1993 16:46 P. 2 CITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 (206) 431 -3680 SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 1. Briefly describe your proposal: Pursuant to an aareement with Burlington Northern Railroad wherein Starcom Service Corporation has purchased contract rights to use the railroad right -of -way. Starcom proposes to gQD,Struct. oper4te and maintain an underground fiber optic ci Le entirely, within the railroad right -of -way from the Canada -U.S. border to Seattle. A portion of this rode des through the City of Tukwila, and will be located underground and entirely within the railroad right-of-way. 2. Project Location (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block, and subdivision; or tax lot number, access street, and nearest Intersection): The fiber ptic cable route folkiws the Burlington d,Qrthern Railroad right-of -yvay from the common municipal boundaries of the Cities of Renton and Tukwila at the south end of Lake W shington. and pr0Q eds Northwea along the Duw .wish River to thg common municipal boundaries of the Cities of Tukwila and pattlt3. Quarter: All 4 Section: Township: 22 Range: 4 3. Applicant: Starcom Service Corporation: 1001 - 4th Avenue Plaza. Suite 3200. Seattle. Washington 98154: Phone (206) 621 -9950. Signature of Applicant: Starcomr envice Corporation B Date: f -e ei 3 Starcom Service Corporation - City of Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application Page t AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP Property Owner Burtinoton Nort ►P r flaiirottd: 777 Main Streef._ Foit yyortb. TexasnLQZ. 1, swear that Burlington Northern Railroad is the owner of the property Involved in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers contained in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Burlington Northern Railroad By: tea. its: Date: 49993 5. Present use of property: Operation of the Burlington Northern Railroad system. 6. Total construction cost and fair market value of proposed project (include additional future developments contemplated but not included in this application): $100,000 U.S. dollars. 7. List the master program policies (use program sections or page numbers) which are applicable to this development: Tukwila Municipal Code sections 18.44.080._ 18.44.120. 18.44.130. and 18.44.140. 8. List any other permits for this project from state, federal or local governmental agencies for which you have applied or will apply, including the name of the issuing agency, whether the permit has been applied for (and if so, the date of the application), whether the application was approved or denied and the date of same, and the number of the application or permit: Please refer to the Permit Status Report attached hereto as Exhibit A. 9. Nature of existing shoreline. Describe type of shoreline, such as stream, lake marsh, flood plain, floodway, delta; type of beach, such as erosion, high bank, low bank, or dike; material such as sand, gravel, mud, clay, rock, riprap; and extent and type of bulkheading, if any (to be completed by local official): 10. In the event that any of the proposed buildings or structures will exceed a height of thirty -five feet above the average grade level, indicate the approximate location of and number of residential units existing and potential, that will have an obstructed view (to be completed by local official): 11. If the application involves a Conditional Use or Variance, set forth in full that portion of the Master Program which provides that the proposed use may be a Conditional Use or, in the case of a Variance, from which the variance is being sought (to be completed by local official): 12. Give a brief narrative description of the general nature of the improvements and land use within one thousand (1,000) feet in all directions from the development site: Railroad operating road bed with several sets of tracks on the east and west sides: river bank and the Duwamish River on the west side: and unimproved land and state and county roadways on the east side, To the north and south is operating railroad line.. Starcom Service Corporation - City of Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application Page 3 CITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 (206) 431 -3680 SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST The following materials must be submitted with your application. This checklist is to assist you in submitting a complete application. Please do not turn in your application until all items which apply to your proposal are attached to your application. If you have any questions, contact the Department of Community Development at 431 -3680. GENERAL X Application Form X Shoreline Permit Fee - $550.00 X Environmental Checklist N/A Environmental Checklist Fee - $325.00 N/A Board of Architectural Review (BAR) Application N/A Board of Architectural Review (BAR) Application Fee - $900.00 PLANS X Seven (7) copies of the site /landscape plan, elevations, and shoreline profiles. The scale shall not exceed 1" = 30' maximum, with the north arrow, graphic scale and date all identified on the plan. Each set of plans shall have the license stamps of the architect and landscape architect. Site plans showing 1" = 200' rather than 1" = 30' or less submitted herewith per approval from Carol Proud of the City of Tukwila Department of Community, Development. The following information should be contained with the set: Starcom Service Corporation - City of Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application Page 4 X A. Vicinity map showing location of site and surrounding prominent landmarks. X B. Property survey showing property dimensions and names of adjacent rights -of -way. �( C. Existing top of bank (all uses and structures must be set back 30 feet from existing top of bank), floodway limit (no fill may occur within the floodway), utility lines, structures, rockeries, and other relevant man -made or natural features. WA D. Location, dimensions and nature of any proposed easements or dedications, including Dike Maintenance and Trail easements. X E. Limits of the 40 -foot river and the 60 -foot low impact environments. X F. All existing trees over 6" in diameter by species and an indication of which will be saved. N/A G. Proposed landscaping: Size, species, location and distance apart. X H. Existing and finished grades at 2' contours with the precise slope of any area in excess of 15 %. Site plan showing 5' contours rather than 2' contours submitted herewith per approval from Carol Proud of the City of Tukwila Department of Community Development. N/A I. Location and dimensions of proposed structure(s), accessory structures with appropriate setbacks and parking areas (include the degree of angle for parking stall design), and driveways. N/A J. Location and size of proposed utility lines and a description of from whom or how water and sewer is available. ISA K. Gross floor area by use and parking calculations. NLA, L. Dimensioned building elevations, including height and exterior materials, drawn at 1/8" equals 1' or a comparable scale. N/A M. Location and screening of dumpsters and HVAC units. N/A N. Locations and elevations of parking area and buildings. N/A 0. Conceptual storm drainage plans with detention for 10 -year storm event, or on -site retention for 100 -year event. N/A P. For multiple residential, location and dimensions of common open space recreation requirements. Starcom Service Corporation - City of Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application Page 5 X Q. Shoreline profiles with cross - sections at a minimum of 75 -foot intervals along site's shoreline, showing: • shoreline environments existing ground elevations proposed ground elevations height of existing and proposed structures (Not applicable to this project) R. Location of "Shoreline Profile" cross - section points on site plan. S. Identify source, composition and volume of fill material. EVA T. Identify composition and volume of any extracted materials, and identify proposed disposal area. _X..- U. One (1) Photomaterial Transfer (PMT) of each drawing reduced to 8.5" by 11" (most printing companies can make PMT's). PUBLIC NOTICE X A mailing list with address labels for property owners and residents within 300 feet of your property. A King County Assessor's Map which identifies the location of each property ownership and residence listed. The maps may be ordered from the King County Public Works Map Counter at 296- 6548. OPTIONAL X Perspective drawings, photographs, color renderings or other graphics which may be needed to adequately evaluate your application. Photographs are included with this submission. Starcom Service Corporation - City of Tukwila Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Application Page 6 ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan EXHIBIT A STARCOM SERVICE CORPORATION U.S. PERMIT APPLICATIONS STATUS REPORT LAST UPDATED: FEBRUARY 26, 1993 Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental (Pre - Submission) Date Submissions Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date j Permit 4041 09/09/92 1 10/13/92 1 1/13/93 I N/A [NIA . ... . .. ,....� - I Hydraulics Permits (Waterways) DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date Pre - Submission) Date SEPA Checklist Review 09/15/92 09/22/92 11/11/92 11/24/92 12/03/92 to Greg Sortie, Program Manager N/A Hydraulics Permits (Waterways) 09/15/92 Section 401 Certification 1/13/93 2/8/93 - T/C with Sandra Manning - Need supplements to submission regarding water crossings & project description for publication. Supplemental drawings & project description submitted to Sandra Manning for publication 2/17/93. Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 1 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Responsibility: Starcom Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date Submissions re- Submission Date Completion Date 1 -5 crossing in 09/18/92 10/19/92 N/A Bellingham & South S.R. 99 through 09/18/92 10/19/92 N/A Alger & South to BNR intersection 1 -5 bridge South of Marysville to 09/18/92 10/19/92 - N /A S.R. 529 and on to North Everett Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 2 WHATCOM COUNTY Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date Submissions Pre-Submission Date Completion Date Conditional Use 10/14/92 11/04/92 11/19/92 T/C 11/24/92 with Matt Aamot - need supplements to construction plans re: ordinary high water mark. Shoreline Substantial Development 10/14/92 11/04/92 11/19/92 T/C 11/24/92 with Matt Aamot - need supplements to construction plans re: ordinary high water mark. 1 /2 9 / 9 3 - Submitted updated site plans for portion of project in County shoreline jurisdiction at request of County. SEPA Review & Determination 10/14/92 T /C /W Roland Middleton, SEPA Administrator 12/11/92. 12/14/92 T/C 2/18/93 with Roland Middleton - all 4 counties to respond to proposal of DNS by 2/26/93. Joint County meeting scheduled for 3/1/93. _ Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 3 CITY OF BLAINE Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date Submissions Pre - Submission) Date Completion Date Marine Drive, 10/19/92 T/C 1/27/93 with N/A Hughes Avenue John & Bell Road - Hergescheimer to Street provide project Encroachment status report. Permits CITY OF FERNDALE Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date (Pre- Submission) Date p Submissions Com letion Date Hovander, Smith & Slater Streets - Street Encroachment Permits 10/14/92 T/C 1/27/93 with John Eley to provide project status report. Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 4 CITY OF BELLINGHAM Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan (Conditional Use, Shoreline & Franchise Agreement); Starcom (Talbot Company Easement) Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date fpre S b ) D t Completion Date - u mission a e Submissions Conditional Use 10/29/92 12/08/92 Mtg. scheduled 2 /1 2 /9 3 - Shoreline Management Substantial Development 10/29/92 for 2/3/93 with Submitted Talbot Company Easement - Orchard Place to James Street 11/04/92 11/17/92 Dave Brookings. updated site N/A Franchise Agreement 11/04/92 - Richard Little, Assistant City Attorney. 12/08/92 - Letter requesting Franchise Agreement. City's proposed Franchise Agreement received 1/11/93. Meeting w /Dick Little, Asst. City Atty. and Jack Garner, Dir. of Public Works held on 1/20/93 to respond to City's proposal. Starcom's response to initial City proposal submitted & accepted 1/26/93. _ March 1 and March 8, 1993 March 15, 1993 SKAGIT COUNTY Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date (Pra Suhmissionl Date Completion Date Submissions Shoreline 10/19/92 12/08/92 Mtg. scheduled 2 /1 2 /9 3 - Substantial for 2/3/93 with Submitted Development & Dave Brookings. updated site Conditional Use plans for portion Permit of project in County shoreline jurisdiction. Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 5 CITY OF BURLINGTON (Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan) Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date Submissions Pre - Submission Date Completion Date Fairhaven & Greenleaf Avenues - Street Encroachment Permit 10/14/92 T/C 1/28/93 with Rod Garrett to provide project status report. 1/6/93 2/20/93 Submitted notice of Shoreline Permit Application to Everett Herald for N/A CITY OF MOUNT VERNON Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date Submissions Pre - Submission) Date Completion Date Right -of -Way Construction Permit 10/29/92 T/C 1/27/93 with Jim Haehn to provide project status report. _ 1/6/93 2/20/93 Submitted notice of Shoreline Permit Application to Everett Herald for N/A SNOHOMISH COUNTY Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date Submissions Pre - Submission Date Shoreline Substantial Development and Conditional Use 10/29/92 1/6/93 2/20/93 Submitted notice of Shoreline Permit Application to Everett Herald for publication. Flood Hazard Permit 10/29/92 1/6/93 County Road Right -of -Way Use Utility Permit Application 10/29/92 To be submitted once Shoreline Permit obtained. Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 6 CITY OF STANWOOD Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan (ROW permit); Starcom (Contractor's City Business License) Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date Completion Date Pre - Submission Date Submissions Right -of -Way Permit 10/29/92 T/C 1/27/93 - contractor to apply for ROW permit along w/ City business license at time of construction. N/A Contractor's City Business License 10/29/92 See above N/A CITY OF MARYSVILLE Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date IPrw Suhmissionl Date Completion Date Submissions City Right -of -Way Permit 10/29/92 T/C 1/27/93 - Starcom to submit plan for construction w /request for N/A ROW permit - Lloyd Taubeneck to coordinate w /City Engineering Department. Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 7 CITY OF EVERETT Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date (Pra Completion Date Submission) Date Submissions Public Works Permit (Street Crossings) 12/23/92 T/C 1/29/93 with Gerry Ervine to provide project status report. 2/25/93 Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 12/23/92 See above 2/09/93 Special Property Use Permit (Booster Station) 12/23/92 See above KING COUNTY Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan (Grading & Shoreline Permits); Starcom (Parks Department) Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date (Pra Suhmissinnl DatA Completion Date Submissions Grading 11/10/92 2/18/93 - Pre- submission meeting with Fred White. 2/25/93 Shoreline Substantial Development 11/10/92 1 / 1 2 / 9 3 & 1/15/93 Pre - submission meetings with Lorraine Logan. K.C. to await updated drawings for areas in unincorporated shoreline jurisdiction. 2/09/93 Parks Department 11/17/92 Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 8 CITY OF KIRKLAND Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date ( ) Submissions Completion Date Pre - Submission Date Street Encroachment Permit(s) Contacted Ken Carlson 1/29/93 to schedule pre - application meeting Contacted Rob Jammerman 2/1/93 - needs lir. & list of street crossings for ROW permits. Letter with list of street crossings submitted 2/24/93. Grading Permit Contacted Laurie T/C with Laurie Parks Department Anderson Anderson Grading Permit 2/19/93 - will 2/26/93 - Will Shoreline Substantial Development Permit present project to respond to us City Tech. regarding permit Review requirements on Committee & respond to us on 3/2/93. 2/23/93 regarding next phase. CITY OF BELLEVUE Responsibility: Starcom Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date Pre - Submission) Date Street Encroachment Permit(s) Building Permit (Booster Station) Parks Department 11/19/92 Grading Permit 2/26/93 Pre - Application Meeting 3/10/93 1:30 p.m. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 2/26/93 Pre - Application Meeting 3/10/93 1:30 p.m. Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 9 CITY OF RENTON Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan (Street Encroachment Permits); Starcom (Parks Department) Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission (Pre - Submission) Date Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date Submissions Completion Date Master Street Use Permit 2/19/93 - J. Nesbitt met with Dee Beadle - submitted highlighted route map. City to consider ROW permits necessary & possibility of franchise agreement. 2/25/93 - J. Nesbitt met with Clint Morgan - Starcom to develop draft of Master Street Use Permit & submit for consideration. Parks Department 11/19/92 2/25/93 - T/C with Carol Proud. 2/26/93 Electrical Permit 1/29/93 - T/C with Brent Richards. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 2/25/93 _ CITY OF TUKWILA Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date IPre S b ) D t Completion Date - u mission a e Submissions Street Encroachment Permit(s) 2/19/93 - J. Nesbitt met with John Pierog. City to consider ROW permits necessary. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 2/19/93 - J. Nesbitt met with Carol Proud. 2/25/93 - T/C with Carol Proud. 2/26/93 Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 10 CITY OF SEATTLE Responsibility: Sessions & Monahan & Starcom Type of Permit Initial Meeting Follow -Up Contact Submission Follow -Up Contact Supplemental Hearing Date(s) Estimated Completion Date 1Pra Suhmiccinn\ rata Completion Date Submissions Street Encroachment Permit(s) 10/14/92 10/26/92 Starcom Service Corporation Permit Applications Status Report - Page 11 STARCOM SERVICE CORPORATION SEPA CHECKLIST RESPONSES For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project ", "applicant" and "property or site" should be read as "proposal ", "proposer" and "affected geographic area," respectively. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: U.S. Fiber One. 2. Name of applicant: Starcom Service Corporation. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact persons: Address of applicant: 1001 - 4th Avenue Plaza. Suite 3200, Seattle. Washington 98154. Name and address of contact person: John T. Sessions. Sessions & Monahan. P.S.. 6500 Columbia Center. 701 Fifth Avenue. Seattle. Washington 9E3104 -7003. 4. Date checklist prepared: November 6. 1992. 5. Agency requesting checklist: Department of Ecology, State of Washington. and Whatcom, Skagit. Snohomish and King Counties. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): January through May. 1993. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None at this time. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Please see the attached Project Narrative and Environmental Protection Plan. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. . Imo. 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Whatcom. Skagit. Snohomish and King Counties will require conditional use zoning permits and shoreline substantial development permits. In addition. four service buildings will require building permits. Many municipal permits and several franchise agreements will be required prior to construction. 11. Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information.) Starcom Service Corporation proposes to construct a fiber optic cable Zink between the Canada -U.S. border and Seattle. Washington. A 1" •• .• - . •- -1 • -II 1 • • •• • I• .l. • • . The route in the U.S. will follow the existing Burlington Northern Railroad right -of -way except for three deviations. These limited deviations mitigate environmental impacts. The system will require four 400 square foot service buildings to house switch equipment. These also will be located within the railroad right -of -way. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey Quadrangle Maps ( "quad maps ") marked to show the cable route and construction drawings marked to show the precise location of the buried cable accompany this checklist. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other. The cable route follows the railroad right -of -way (with limited deviations) for its entire length. Thus._ the topography is that of the right -of -way which js variable but generally flat. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percentage)? 45 %, near Wilburton. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. There is soil of every type contiguous with the right -of- way, though the ballast for the train tracks is a combination of gravels. None of the right -of -way is considered prime farmland. d. Are there surface indications or a history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No, The proposed route is primarily right -of -way being used several times each day as the principal line between Seattle and Vancouver. B.C. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No fill is required. As noted in the Project Narrative, the rigid poly tubing for the cable is buried in a ditch using the same material for fill as is disturbed to create the ditch. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No. Please see the Project Narrative and Environmental Protection Plan that accompany this checklist. The surface area will be returned to its pre - trenching condition. Where disruption might lead to erosion. a combination of rgading. planting and seeding will be employed. Starcom SEPA Checklist - 2 g. About what percentage of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after ( project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Four service buildings at 400 square feet each. situated within the railroad right -of -way. represents the extent of coverage. { h. Describe proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. Please refer to the Environmental Protection Plan. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (j,2,, dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During construction. the construction crews are expected to generate dust and exhaust emissions from construction vehicles, The levels of such emissions will be low as the construction activity is limited to ditching, burying. directional drilling (in the cases of small watercourses) and connecting conduit (in the cases of larger watercourses. to bridges of the Burlington Northern Railroad). During operation. there should not be any emissions of any kind as fiber optic cable transmissions rely entirely on light waves. t b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. hIsz. c. Describe proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to j air, if any. Please refer to the Environmental Protection Plan. t 3. Water ( a. Surface: E�. 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year -round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. The various watercourse crossings are set forth below. These crossings . are also depicted on the associated quad maps and construction drawings. Name of Quad Map County /City Method of I. Waterway Number Location Crossing . 1. Dakota Creek 02 Whatcom Conduit 2. Nooksack River 04 Whatcom Conduit E3. Squalicum Creek 05 Whatcom Conduit 4. Whatcom Creek 05 Whatcom Conduit 5. Silver Creek 08 Skagit Drill 1 6. Butler Creek 08 Skagit Drill 7. Friday Creek 08 Skagit Drill 8. Samish River 08 Skagit Conduit Starcom SEPA Checklist - 3 9. Thomas Creek 08 Skagit Drill 10. Gages Slough 09 Skagit Drill 11. Skagit River 09 Skagit Conduit 12. Stillaguamish River 11 Snohomish Culvert 13. Cook's Slough 12 Snohomish Drill 14. Portage Creek 12 Snohomish Drill 15. Quilceda Creek 13 Snohomish Drill 16. Ebey Slough 13 Snohomish Conduit 17. Steamboat Slough 13 Snohomish Drill 18. Union Slough 13 Snohomish Drill 19. Snohomish River 13 Snohomish Drill 20. Bear Creek 17 Snohomish Conduit 21. Sammamish River 17 King Conduit 22. Mercer Slough 19 King Drill 23. Coal Creek 19 King Drill 24. May Creek 19 King Drill 25. Cedar River 20 King Drill 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet of) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Please refer to the construction drawings. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surtace water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. It is not anticipated that any fill material will be required, For details concerning the construction processes to be employed, please refer to the Project Narrative and Environmental Protection Plan. 4) Will the proposal require surtace water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, the purpose, and approximate quantities if known. withdrawals or diversions are anticipated. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Portions of the project lie within the 100 -year floodplain. However, the proposed location of the cable within the Burlington Northern Railroad right -of -way is intended to mitigate the risk of flood damage and environmental impact in general. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No such discharges are anticipated. b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give a general description, the purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No such withdrawals are anticipated. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial, Starcom SEPA Checklist - 4 containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. For approximately 75% of the route the 2" outside diameter rigid tubing can be plowed into the ground utilizing a crawler tractor with a soil plow. In this configuration the tractor carries a spool of tubina and the blow opens the soil and places the tubing. The soil closes immediately behind the plow with very minimal disturbance to the soil covering. Where a plow cannot be used. a trenching machine or rock cut saw wil( create a maximum 12" wide trench 48" deep, The 2" tubing will be placed in the bottom of the trench which then will be refilled with the native material and mechanically compacted to its original level. Finally. the area will be planted and /or seeded depending upon native conditions. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. This question does not seem to apply to this project. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No. Please refer to the Project Narrative and Environmental Protection Plan. d. Describe proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any. The entire route will be returned to pre - construction condition or better. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other X shrubs grass pasture crop or grain X wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, millfoil, other X other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Some vegetation may be removed or disturbed by the tractor or plow combination as it moves along the right -of -way. However. the pre - construction surface condition will be restored. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. Starcom SEPA Checklist - 5 d. Describe proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. Please see the Project Narrative, and Environmental Protection Plan. The pre - construction surface condition will be restored. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: Most bir s and mammals avoid the busy railroad right -of -way due to noise and traffic conditions. The post - construction condition of these areas will be identical. from the standpoint of wildlife. to the pre - construction condition. Impacts on fish will be nil as streams will be crossed using conduits to railroad bridges or directional drilling under the stream bed. For further details. please refer to the Project Narrative and Environmental Protection Plan. b. Li -t any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. c. Is he site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Some birds overfly the right - of -way aI ng the route. These migration patterns will not be affected by the proposes( project. d. D- scribe proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. The principal measures are restoration of the surface condition and avoidance of, disruptio to watercourses. 6. E ergy and Natural Resources a. W at kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, anufacturing, etc. Once construction is completed. electricity is the only energy -ource required for this project. Its use will be limited to heating and air condition ng at four service building sites. b. W•uld your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent propertie.? If so, generally describe. I14. c. W at kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any. N -n r• u - will • minimal. Starcom SE A Checklist - 6 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. None. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Emergency service requirements during construction are limited to typical on -call response of paramedic ambulances and fire fighting equipment. 2) Describe proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. Please refer to the Project Narrative: in particular. those sections that address regulation of construction crews and public safety. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? Rail traffic is the only significant source, of noise. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short -term or a long -term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. There will be some engine noise from tractors during daylight hours. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any? As noted in the Project Narrative. the principal measure to reduce noise will be strict management of construction crews. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Railroad right -of- way. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. NQ. c. Describe any structures on the site. Small buildings used for railroad service functions and communications. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? NQ. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The zoning varies along. I.w .'Ir•.• • •h. .1..i'. .I - •-r i - r• applied for in each of the four counties. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Railroad use. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Railroad use. Starcom SEPA Checklist - 7 h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Please refer to the quad maps. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately thirty administration and sales personnel will work in an office location in Seattle. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Describe proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. Not applicable. I. Describe proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. Fiber optic cable often is installed within a railroad or public utility right -of -way as the best means of achieving compatibility with existing land uses and plans. Since the Burlington Northern Railroad intends to continue indefinitely its operations along the railroad right -of -way between Seattle and •n .• � . 1 - • - - • 1.t 1 • 1 1 . - • • - compatible with projected land uses and plans. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. None. c. Describe proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: f applicable. 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas? What is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? A total of four steel clad buildings. each ten feet tall. will be built upon concrete slabs within the right -of -way. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None as the cable will be buried in the ground. c. Describe proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Please refer to the Project Narrative. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? None. Starcom SEPA Checklist - 8 b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Not applicable. c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Describe proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any. Not applicable. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? None. Constant railroad traffic and safety considerations preclude use of the right -of -way for recreational purposes. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. Ng. c. Describe proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any. Not applicable. 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. Several railroad buildings. notably station houses. have historical significance. The cable will not be buried in proximity to such buildings. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None to our knowledge other than station houses. c. Describe proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: As noted above. several railroad buildings. notably station houses. have historical significance. The cable will not be buried in proximity to such buildings. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Please refer to the route maps submitted with this checklist. Access to the site will be by railroad right -of -way or existing roads. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Not applicable. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? None. None. Starcom SEPA Checklist - 9 d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). Please refer to the route maps submitted with this checklist. Access to the site will be by railroad right -of -way or existing rods, Also. it is anticipated that conditional use permits of counties and crossing permits of cities and the WUTC will specify construction methods to be followed at roadway crossings. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The project is to be constructed almost entirely within the Burlington Northern Railroad right -of -way. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Weekly trips will be made to each of the four service buildings. g. Describe proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. None. 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. b. Describe proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. All of these services are available at various points within the Burlington Northern Railroad right -of -way but none are available at the four sites selected for service buildings. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Electricity and telephone lines only will be required at four service building sites. In addition. it is anticipated that Starcom will tie into existing local access fiber networks at the service building locations. Starcom SEPA Checklist - 10 SIGNATURE I e aCcve answers aye t 'e ar let ? tc the �esz cf r+.y kr7cwiec ;e. 1 urcersz rd that the lead cger cy is rPs. it , R therm tc rrake its C cisicr.. 11, \ 77j Cat= Si . Starcom SEPA Checklist -11 K-7 Pc-4Zr/ IT °. 1 ° D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Not at all. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: None. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? It is not likely to affect them at alt. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Please refer to the Project Narrative and Environmental Protection Plan. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Not at. al 1. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The cable has been routed within the right -of -way such that impacts are minimized. Some of the route is floodplain. but the impact is no greater than the existing use. namely railroad right -of -way. Other sensitive area designations do not seem to apply. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Please refer to the Project Narrative and Environmental Protection Plan,. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? No effects are anticipated. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Please refer to the Project Narrative and Environmental Protection Plan. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No increase in the demands on such services is Starcom SEPA Checklist - 12 anticipated with the exception of electrical. telephone and local access fiber network connections at the four service building sites. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. A substantial effort is underway to coordinate this project will all levels of government including the Army Corps of Engineers. the four counties and all cities along the route. Any potential conflicts will be resolved prior to construction. 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SHTS. 154 - 1564177 1 SEATTLE SHTS. 1405'15 /177 1 9270O0'. 3/18/95 SHEET 106 OF- 177 l'1. my./ TQTES ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE CODES AND REQUIREMENTS OF ALL REGULATING GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. STARCOM INTERNATIONAL OPTICS CORPORATION. AND THE RIGHT —OF —WAY GRANTOR. IN CASE OF A THE MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENT SHAH PREVAIL LOCATIONS OF SOME OF THE PHYSICAL FEATURES WERE OBTAINED FROM DATED RAILROAD EVALUATION MAPS OR OTHER DRAWINGS AND MAY NOT BE SHOWN OR DEPICTED ON THESE DRAWINGS. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES HAVE BEEN PLOTTED FROM AVAILABLE RECORDS AND FIELD OBSERVATIONS. BUT ARE NOT NECESSAP.ILY EXACT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL UTIUTY LOCATIONS AT LEAST 100 FEET IN ADVANCE OF TRENCHING OR PLOWING. SO THAT CHANGES IN CABLE PLACEMENT CAN BE MADE IN THE EVENT OF CONFLICT. THE CONTRACTOR. SHALL OBTAIN APPROVAL OF ANY ALIGNMENT CHANCES FROM THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THE AFFECTED RIGHT OF WAY PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF THAT CHANGE. ALL KNOWN BURIED OBSTRUCTIONS ARE SHOWN ON THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS. ANY AND ALL OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS ENCOUNTERED ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR 70 LOCATE. PROTECT. RESTORE. AND REPAIR IF DAMAGED. ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS. SUCH AS ASPHALT OR CONCF.ETE PAVEMENT. CURBS. GUTTERS. WALKS. LANDSCAPING. DRAINAGE DITCHES. ETC., IF DAMAGED. SHALL BE RESTORED TO ORIGINAL OR BETTER CONDITION. ANY REMOVAL OF AND /OP. REPLACEMENT OF GOYS. ANCHORS. ABANDON POLES. ABANDON TRACKS. OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE LTIUT'. PRIVATE OWNER OR OTHER RESPONSIBLE PART'. THIS COORDINATION WILL BE THE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTP_ACTOP.'S RESPONSIBILITY. ANY CONFLICT OR ALTERATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION METHODS OR DETAILS SPECIFIED. ACCORDING TO THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS HEREIN, MUST OBTAIN DIRECT APPROVAL FROM THE RAILROAD. HIGHWAY. CITY. COUNTY. OR GOVERNING BODY OR THEIR. SPECIFIED AGENTS. ATTACHED ARE THREE SAMPLES OF MARKER POST SIGNS INCLUDED FOP. YOUP. CONSIDERATIONS AND APPROVAL NO WELDING ALLOWED ON ANY BRIDGE STRUCTURES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CHIP AND SPREAD ALL BRUSH AND TREES REMOVED FDR CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR. SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLANTING ANY TREES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR. SCREENING THE RAILROAD THAT WERE CCT DOWN TO CLEAR. THE FIBER ROUTE. THE ROUTE SHALL BE RESEEDED WITH NATIVE GRASSES AND PLANTS IF THE EXISTING VEGETATION IS DISTURBED. THE CONTRACTOR. WILL BE REQUIRED 70 PAY FOR AND ACQUIP.E ALL PERMITS 70 CCT TREES AND BRUSH P17H1N THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RIGHT -01— WAY DUPING CONSTRUCTION. 1- A5 -mos CONSTRUCTTON NOTES HDPE SPECIF. tTIONS ALL BUP.IED CONDUIT SHALL BE 2' HDPE (HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE). AIL. BORED OR BRIDGE HUNG CONDUIT SHALL BE 4' SCHEDULE 40 GSP (GALVANIZED 57551. PIPE) UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PLACE BURIED CABLE MARKERS AT ALL UNDERGROUND UTIUTY LOCATIONS 11 ACCORDANCE PITH THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND THE CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK. COIL 20 METERS (66 FEET) FROM EACH CABLE REEL IN SPLICE HANDHOLES. SUFFICIENT CABLE MUST BE PULLED TO ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 20 METERS OF CABLE IN EACH P.EPEATER, JUNCTION. AND /OR TERMINAL BUILDING FROM THE ASSOCIATED HANDHOLD. AND ADDITIONAL 20 METERS OF CABLE MUST BE ALLOWED FOR TERMINATION INSIDE BUILDINGS. PRE — RIPPING SHALL BE REQUIRED, WHERE NECESSAP.Y. SHORING OF BORING PITS AND TRENCHES IN ACCORDANCE „7TH 0511.4 REGULATIONS IS MANDATORY. CONFORMANCE NTH ALL OSHA REGULATIONS IS SOLEY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR UNDERGFOUND CONDUIT SHALL BE PLACED AT 48' MINIMUM COVER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ON CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS. ALL BURIED DUCT (HDPE) SHALL BE PLACED WITH 48' MINIMUM COVER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ON CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS. UNDERGROUND OR BRIDGE MOUNTED CROSSINGS OF ANY P.AILP.OAD, ROADWAY. WATERWAY. ETC.. SHALL BE PERFORMED IN THE MANNER. SPECIFIED ON THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS UNLESS SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION FROM THE RIGHT OF WAY GOVERNING BODY AND STARCOM 10 OBTAINED. OBTAINING ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRED PERMITTING WILL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. WHERE SHORING IS NECESSARY. IT IS THE CONSTP.UCTICN CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY. MAINTAIN 24' SEPARATION UNDER CULVERTS. MAINTAIN 18" SEPARATION UNDER /OVER. ALL 0711ER UTILITIES. BRIDGES: DRILLING PERFORMED ON ANY BRIDGE SHALL BE (.1211750 TO THAT 1111CH 1S REQUIRED 70 INSTALL THE BRIDGE ATTACHMENTS AND CORRESPONDING HARDWARE AS SPECIFIED AND IN THE MANNER. SPECIFIED ACCORDING To THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR. SHALL NOTIFY ALL UTILITIES AT LEAST 48 HOURS PP.10P. TO DIGGING. CONTRACTOR SHALL INFORM LOCAL BURLINGTON NORTHERN ROADMASTER OF DAILY WORK AREAS LOCATION BY MILE POST. ALL FLAGGER REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE ADHERED TO AS REQUIRED. EXCAVATED MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE STORED ON BALLAST AREA. COMPACT TRENCH BACKFILL TO 95% MAX DENSITY WITHIN 3.N.R.1. P.IGHT OF WAY. AS MEASURED PER MODIFIED PROCTOR. TEST. ASTM DI559. MAILBOXES THAT ARE REMOVED DURING CONSTRUCTION MUST HE REINSTALLED OS THE SAME DAL'. NO OPEN TRENCHING SHALL BE LEFT UNCOVERED, UNPROTECTED AND /OR UNATTENDED. POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC DUCT SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRY STANDARDS: ASTM D2239 — POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC DUCT (SLOP. —PR) SIZED BY CONTROLLED INSIDE DIAMETER. ASTM D3035 — POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC DUCT (SDP. —PP.) SIZED BY CONTROLLED OUTSIDE DIAMETER. ASTM D2247 — STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC DUCT SCHEDULES 40 AND 80 AND SIZED BY CONTROLLED OUTSIDE DIAMETER. ASTM 01248 — POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS EXTRUSIONS AND MOLDING MATERIALS. ARNCO DUCT IS MANUFACTURED FROM HIGH DENSITY ULTRAVIOLET STABILIZED POLYETIIYLENE RESIN. THE HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE USED IS CONSISTENT WITH PE334420 —e /C AS DESCRIBED IN AS7M03350 (SEE TABLE 1) TABLE t — RESIN PROPEPTIES THE RESIN PROPERTIES SHALL MEET OR EXCEED THE VALUES SET FORTH BELOW FOR HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE). ASTM TEST DESCRIPTION D -538 TENSILE STRENGTH AT HELD PSI D -638 17. ULTIMATE ELONGATION VALUE 0 -746 BF.ITTLENESS 7EMPERA7UP.E D -236 IMPACT RESISTANCE PER INCH OF NOTCH D -1238 MELT INDEX. G /ID >TTN CONDITION E D -1305 DENSITY G /CMP D -1693 ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CRACK RESISTANCE CONDITION BIF20 HDPE VALUES 3200 MIN 400 MIN —75C MAX 3.4 F7 LB /TN .4 MAX .941 — .959 48 HRS THE STANDARD THICKNESS WALL STAP.BCP.ST. TYPE 9. HAS EXCELLENT TENSILE STRENGTH. IN THE 1 -1/2' 1.D. SIZE. PULL STRENGTH 1S RATE AT 1400 LBS. LARGER. SIZES ARE EVEN STRONGER.. THIS ALLOWS FOR. LONG CONTI.NUOLS LENGTHS TO BE PLACED. REDUCING SETUPS AND SAVING INSTALLATION TIME. L'NLIKT CORRUGATED TYPE INNERDUCTS THAT DRAW BACK INTO THE MAIN DUCT AFTER BEING PLACED. STAP.BUPST HAS VERY LITTLE STRETCH. IT ALSO RIDES INTO UNEVEN MAIN DUCT WITH LESS RESISTANCE AND 541103P. STARBURST PERFORMS WELL IN DIRECT PLOW AND OPEN TP.ENCH APPLICATIONS WHERE PROTECTION OF 7HE FIBER CABLE IS CRITICAL TYPE 9 WALL THICKNESS STARBL'P.ST HAS 425 PSI PIPE STIFFNESS AT 5: DEFLECTION (ASTM D- 2412). A PREMIUM GRADE RESIN SYSTEM AND CAREFUL EXTRUSION OF STARBURST PROVIDE MINIMAL MEMORY SET ALLOWING DUCTS TO LAY STRAIGHT IN THE PLOW SLOT OR TRENCH. COMBINED 5TTH THE INTERNAL RIBBING DRAG IS GREATLY REDUCED WHEN PULLING FIBER CARLE.— Cov —list 8 /18/5 EV. ii JAN Al 1995 StaS m SHEET: 107 OF: 177 RA H )==( > < LEGEND PROPOSED BURIED CABLE ❑ PROPOSED HANDHOLE PROPOSED HOPE (HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE) ® PROPOSED PULL BOX PROPOSED BORE ❑ PROPOSED MANHOLE PROPOSED BIP (BLACK IRON PIPE) +5' ELEVA ON DIFFERENCE PROPOSED GIP (GALvANIZED IRON PIPE) PROPOSED SUBMERGED CABLE RAILROAD TRACK (SPUR) RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE DRAINAGE LINE WATER LINE POWER LINE GAS LINE SEWER LINE BRIDGE CULVERT MILE POST MILE POST (NOT FOUND) St8lc0m RET. WALL RETAINING WALL ST. /RD. STREET / ROAD SEC SECTION LINE OH BRIDGE OVERHEAD BRIDGE CO. COUNTY SIG. SIGNAL R.O.W. RIGHT -OF -WAY CONC. CONCRETE STA. EQ. STATION EQUATION S.9. SMART BORE BURIED CABLE MARKER R 3 R REMOVE AND REPLACE LE., CONCRETE WALK /ASPHALT LEGEND SHEET 9270LEGt 8/18/95 SHEET: 108 OF: 177 BURIED CONSTRUCTION TYPICALS A6 11•N. COyJt TYPICAL DETAIL "A" TYPICAL DETAIL "B" PLACE CONDUIT CROSS SECTION PLACE HDPE CROSS SECTION NOTE: BAC.nIL uUST BE WADE 4 H DO-Dc FREE u•TERIAL 6' 1iN. TYPICAL DETAIL "C" CONCRETE /PAVEMENT OPEN CUT CROSS SECTION Iye UPI. TYPICAL DETAIL "0" ASPHALT /PAVEMENT OPEN CUT CROSS SECTION DANE AD (ANA RT A 0 R REC O RUE© REPLACE ; 0721107E BURIED CABLE -1 4' L� 1.,...,—BURIED TAPE LAY --"..-4- D7uR "C B�CKt1LL5 !�� 1M 6' uTERS r Y:N.- t o' 1.. i 6' UM. 6• BACACCL �1J CONCt0^ AS 9E_ME7 ASpNALi ' YM. _4• MW. M 6' Y YIN 6' R AME Ate REP.ACE ASRNALT CONCRETE SJB 64SE BURIED 43. C•0YRA^ B■701Us IN 6' LITERS 0R iLD.AB;.E BADNmL 6 1436. CONDUIT. AS IDIOT= TYPICALL DETAIL "F" CABLE IN HD ?E 2.375" HDPE 0-- CABLE L' 3 -0:08 TYPICAL DETAIL "F" CABLE IN 4" CONDUIT 4" CONDUIT 3 -1" ID-/ CABLE TYPICAL DE-TAIL "G" ASPHALT /CONCRETE SIDEWALK OPEN CUT CROSS SECTION 10,10CAR PIMPS AT 1N -R'.ECTONS RCN CTT STANDA:C'S 1- -nnL .On4 --{ / G%�/7//1�/ BU2ED 060.E u966ER TARE w�ACT BaDVTLI5 CR FLOr890 34R11 CONDUIT. AS 9CC:1CD DC(A63 B/16/65 REV. /1 JAN 13, 1665 STARCOU INTERNATIONAL OPTICS CORPORATION BURIED CONSTRUCTION TYPICALS SHEET: 109 OF: 177 CLi YIPV7 (DC S( OC1) tF)C sDT LO ( 00. 7EMCC i 010 911D (SL fx7.1. 'A1 .180 ^..ASS r.1T riX 114(3147 v4M01 ✓.ATM RA+rS TO KM mot E01 70.770 Ji tO.71.7 2 1/2' X 5' X 2 1/2' HANDHOLE DETAIL 90. 445TUIT SWAM •SZif CuY.O. SIDaFT YIrS (3 REC7) 52 1.7 feel DOS i/ PC P K BED` • Or T ., —rYmAZ 57FD W DC (u) 04th Oxf &D31.1. 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