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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 91-03-SPE - HELLWIG ADDITION - SENSITIVE AREA WAIVER91-03-spe south 139th street 46th avenue south macadam road south hellwig addition CITY OF TUKWILA 6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, TUK117L:1, WASHINGTON 98188 September 11, 1991 Mr. Bob McCausland Cascade Land 32717 1st Avenue South Suite 5 Federal Way, WA 98023 Dear Mr. McCausland: This letter is written because your proposed project in the City of Tukwila was affected by the Critical Area Sensitive Areas Moratorium. A waiver to the Moratorium, which prohibited any development on sensitive area property, was denied by the City Council. Since Sensitive Areas Ordinance No. 1599 was adopted on June 10, 1991, the Moratorium for development within sensitive areas has not been in effect. Proposed development affected by sensitive areas will be reviewed according to the standards set forth in this Ordinance. If you choose to pursue your project, a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) checklist will be required along with the application for appropriate permits. The Department of Community Development planning staff has been working on procedures to help with the implementation of the Ordinance. The complexity or feasibility of the project may warrant a pre- application meeting in order for City staff to help resolve significant issues. If you have questions concerning this letter, feel free to call or visit the Community Development office and talk with a planner or myself. Sincerely, cl C. Ga Schulz Urban Environmentalist cc: Jack Pace, DCD - Senior Planner PHONE # (2061433.1800 Gnny L. VnnDusen, Mayor CITY OF TUKWILA 6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 PETITIONER: Pac -Tech Engineering, Inc. DATE PREPARED: 3/27/91 EFFECT OF MORATORIUM: Staff Report to the City Council PHONE N (206) 433.1800 LOCATION: S. 139th Street between 46th Avenue South and Macadam Road South. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Petitioner requests a waiver to process and issue all required permits for the development of 18 existing platted lots in the Hellwig Addition. The Moratorium (Ordinance No. 1544 - 1582) precludes filing of new land -use applica- tions in sensitive areas. As the project site contains slopes that are 15% and greater and potential wetland habitat, the applicant cannot proceed with engineering, site design, and environmental review for permitting the development of 18 existing undeveloped lots. The subject property is currently zoned single- family residential (R -1 7.2). Existing lots as depicted on the Pac -Tech Engineering - Conceptual Grading Plan (2/91) range in area size from approximately 4,000 to 6,100 square feet. The road to serve the subdivision is not constructed, but was graded prior to annexation to Tukwila. During the first week of March, 1991, brush was cleared across the entire upper sloped portion of the project site. It appears that only a few immature trees were removed. To mitigate this violation of the Moratorium the Planning Division will be requesting that the applicant revegetate the slope during development of the project site. Additional information will need to be provided in the SEPA process: reliable topographic mapping, geotechnical/hydrological studies, wetland analysis, and erosion control plans. The applicant requests a waiver of the Moratorium in order to complete SEPA review, to prepare and file engineering plans for roads and utilities, and to receive approval of all permits to construct the single - family residences. Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor Appendix 1 Staff Report to the City Council Hellwig Waiver Petition, 3/27/91 Page 2 IMPACT OF THE SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE: The site area is comprised of slopes that range from 15 to 40 percent and steeper slope areas exceeding 40 percent in gradient. These slopes are identified as Class 2 and 3 Landslide Hazard areas. Watercourses or wetlands are not identified on the site by the City's sensitive areas inventory maps. Staff visited the site several times and investigated the central bench area for potential wetland occurrence. This area is relatively small but contains vegetative cover dominated by hydrophytes, and saturated soils that appear hydric including some area that is inundated with water. The saturation and standing water in this area of the site appears to be collecting from surface water runoff and localized groundwater discharge from the adjacent slope. In addition to slope stability and drainage studies, ,City staff is requiring a wetland delineation study be conducted as part of the engineering review process. The proposal to develop the site for residential use would require extensive grading and clearing for constructing building pads and associated homesite needs. According to preliminary site plan drawings an extension of S. 139th Street would be constructed for public use and access into the residential development. The construction of 46th Avenue S. between S. 139th and S. 140th Streets may also be required for development of this site. DESIGN CRITERIA: Ordinance No. 1550 states that the City Council shall use the following criteria to review waiver requests: 1. Intent of the Moratorium; 2. Best interests of the City weighed against the interests of the individual; 3. Circumstances and hardship caused by the Moratorium; and 4. Damage that could result from strict adherence to the Moratorium. PAC -TECH - Engineers / Planners / Surveyors City of Tukwila City Council 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Dear Honorable Council: Engineering, Inc. Reference: Petition for Sensitive Areas Moratorium Waiver Hellwig Addition 6100 Southcenter Blvd. - Suite 100 / Seattle. WA 98188 / 243.711 243 -7109 2601 South :35t11 • Suite 200 ; Tacoma, WA 98409 / 473-4491 / FAX 474 -5871 :1721 1< rson W1v Suite 4 , Bremerton, WA 08312 / 377 -2053 % FAX 377-2293 RECEIVED MAR -7 1991 CITY OF TUKWILA CITY CLERK February 21, 1991 Job #50785 MAR 0 8 1991 PLANNING DEPT. We are requesting a Sensitive Areas Moratorium Waiver to allow for filing, and review, of engineering plans and approval of permits for the development of existing single family lots in the Hellwig Addition. This request would apply for all permits processed and construction required for this development including street vacations (if required), land altering permits, curb cut access, channelization permit, road and utility installation, building permits, boundary line adjustments (if required), and environmental checklist. The proposal is for the development of 18 existing platted lots in the Hellwig Addition, which is located between 46th Avenue South and Macadam Road South, at the westerly terminus of South 139th Street. The development activity would consist of the installation of utilities and the construction of an access road to the existing platted lots. The applicant proposes to construct affordable housing. The lots will be developed consistent with conditions and regulations established for the sensitive areas ordinance and the conditions recommended by a geotechnical study of the site. The project has been reviewed through the pre - application process and several alternative approaches for road access and circulation have been considered by the Department of Public Works. Pursuant to the conditions which have been identified through the pre - application process and subject to the approval of the waiver, the applicant would file engineering plans for review by the City. As part of the pre - application process, considerable consultation has occurred with the City regarding the issues which will need to be addressed in the engineering plans. These include water supply, topography and cross sections, roadway grades, storm drainage, homesite grading, pedestrian access, traffic circulation and sewer service. Standards to be met or improvement requirements have been identified which will address each issue and minimize possible impacts. Appendix 2 w / ` CITY OF WIC MLA 2OOSOUTNCENTER IWULEI'ARD, TUKIVILA, WASHINGTON 08188 PHONE II 0614311800 Gary 1.. VaiDrxa, Mayor M E M O R A N D U M TO: Jack Pace FROM: Phil Fraser DATE: March 19, 1991 SUBJECT: Waiver for JIellwjg Addition Public Works staff has reviewed the request for waiver for Hellwig Addition and provide the following comments: 1. A geotechnical /hydrological analysis of the entire hillside needs to be provided with final development site plans. 2. Topography shown on initial plans needs to be verified through your licensed land surveyor. 3. A review of the storm drainage design by a geotech (Soils Engineer of Record) for slope stability, and a Geotech Review of permanent drain facilities, infrastructure, utilities and temporary erosion control needs be provided and included in Soils Report. 4. Input from City meetings to date, Department of Community Development and Public Works initially favor public roadway extension of South 139th (alternate plan A) has a public street along with that portion of alternate B providing 46th Avenue South between 139th and 140th Street as a public roadway. Additional input necessary to confirm this combination is most appropriate including future profile of roadway extension to Macadam Road and verification of file topography, roadway grades, access and utilities. 5. Public Works does not recommend public pump /lift stations for sewer and storm drainage and taking flows to west; but rather requests design provide gravity storm and sewers to east to macadam Road through right -of -way and /or easements whichever is feasible. 6. Erosion control (temporary and permanent) facilities to be analyzed /designed by civil engineer along with soils engineer to assure no excessive drainage and /or siltation to downstream properties /public right -of -ways occurs during construction phase and from permanent development. 7. Public roadways to be built and turned over to the City. Final Appendix 3 Attachment (1) PF /amc:8 :helwig2 . roadway grades shall be no greater than 15% including driveway accesses. 8. As part of geotech /hydrological typical cross sections along project from base of hill (Macadam Road) to crest of hill need to be provided to understand full impacts of developing on this steep hillside. 9. Requirements of the City's new Land Altering Ordinance to be adhered to (attached). This information is provided through DCD in carrying out the waiver process through the City. Council. xc: Read File Development File: Helwig Addition City of Tukwila City Council February 21, 1991 Job #50785 Page Two 1. Intent of Moratorium. \ MAR 0 1991 PLANivirvL In support of our petition we have provided the following information to address the moratorium waiver criteria: The intent of the moratorium is to allow the City to identify sensitive areas and establish procedures to address particular concerns or characteristics of the site through special studies and evaluations. In this case, the site is designated as a sensitive area because of the existing topography on -site. The majority of the site has 0 to 15 or 15 to 30 percent slopes. A geotechnical report will be prepared which will analyze the landslide, erosion control, and slope stability characteristics of the site. Recommendations for buffers, setbacks, and restrictions on construction will need to be incorporated into the proposed development plan. This process will meet the intent of the moratorium in that, a geotechnical report will be prepared and evaluated, and conditions placed on the site as part of the review process. 2. The Best Interests of the City Weighed Against the Interest of the Individual. The interest of the City in the development of the Sensitive Area Ordinance zone overlay and the moratorium, is to prevent development from occurring without appropriate study and review. The geotechnical study will provide protective measures which will protect the interests of the City. These interests include the prevention of hazards, losses, and environmental impacts from landslides or erosion while protecting the natural functions and values of steep slope areas. • The City will also receive, as part of the development of this site, additional right -of- way and paved streets which will provide for circulation in the neighborhood area. City of Tukwila City Council February 21, 1991 Job #50785 Page Three Sincerely, • Jefffey D. Mann Planning Director Tukwila Office JDM/la cc: Bob McCausland, Applicant Phil Fraser and Ross Heller, Department of Public Works Rick Beeler, Planning Department \ 0 8 1991 .. pt_ANNING DEPT. 3 -4. Circumstances and Hardship Created by the Moratorium and Damage that would result from Strict Adherence to the Moratorium. The response to these two criteria are very similar as the hardship or damage created by the moratorium is the time involved waiting for final adoption of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. This wait would be unnecessary when the requirements of the ordinance, as presently constituted, can be complied with through the provision of geotechnical evaluation of the site and placement of appropriate conditions and limitations on the development. The lots are existing lots, and could be developed in an expeditious manner to provide affordable single family housing. In summary, the proposed action will include studies, recommendations and conditions that will meet the intent of the moratorium and the SAO as if it were in effect today. The approach would assume protection of City interests while allowing progress on this development. (The applicant concurs with the requirement to record an agreement to conform the project to the adopted Sensitive Areas Ordinance (SAO) and to process the application at his own risk and expense.) Again, we would ask for your approval of the Sensitive Areas Moratorium Waiver in order that we might prepare and file engineering plans for roads and utilities and receive approval of permits to construct for access to these existing single family lots. Thank you for your consideration of this petition request. .70 .. I" 22 13703 2 21 . • 3 4 .. 20 liii I 19 3HE • 5 18 6 17 13 I I 3 7 itt ME • 8 6 j31 14 ,3741 9 10 131374 1 11 120753 C3 ao t ,I375i — 24 5:: 25 p O. if 28 '.0 f 9 1 1 . 1 Ci ce F:7r! .e Act 0EP 137 nJ 1111F1 • 6 I I :2 itt 1 14 I t 1 t so 1, .0 15 16 1 1 17 ... L i J w C3 ao 9 5 ; • 1 ,(VALI.E)' AVE) 5— ii. .7.6" 390a 11./09 r , ‘S Ia • g0i 8 *I.P. 157) 40 1 40416 AIOT PE 'V 1 24.65 AC. 416' .;•-•‘; S 137TH 3iI. 7 e0 /Ca 13 04 I re. c'04 I I I DI6 1 1 7 - 1 / ea / / CORP. OF CatiHOLIC ARCHBISHOP (OF SEATTLE /H a lms COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT I 406 6 Y 0,7 iv 7 0 r 30: /39TH ST 2/0 it 106' 6. • • \ / / 60 Et 0.80Ac. r 771..14.1y lac . .192 ' I )s, 0 c. 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Itocc ELEAOR-- _13E.N SON :11 e —==.:-. •..- --- s i c i turt.az 1 im 444 JAMES 8 WASHBURN SCH . DIST. 406 8.02 406 433 O8 AC 040AC 71/6 .° D. 0.40 AC 66 e" z ? 3 6 a r EARL N. MANLEY ri,/s# 1.85 AC. L, /64 1 /46 6? 1.7.274 rl 39.5.30 CO H.R. SCOONF.S 2.86 AC. U) U. Of /14 PR lc • 4 rifily RFA # 08- 065 -91 3 -21 -91 Inspected Site with Darren and Gary of the Planning Dept. after receiving a complaint from a city resident that there was some clearing ongoing. Upon on arriving at the site, two individuals were observed at the east end of the property . One individual was operating a backhoe doing some excavating. I immediately posted a stop -work notice on an existing real estate post located at the west end of the property. I took a photo of the posted stop -work notice for the file and proceeded to where the two individuals were working. I identified myself to an individual, later identified as Curtis Koger a geologist with Associated Earth Sciences. I handed Mr. Koger a copy of Ordinance 1544 and indicated to him that the property had been cleared in violation of this ordinance. I asked his purpose on the property and he indicated it was to dig five test holes to allow for required soils tests for submittal to the city. A discussion involving Darren, Gary, Mr. Kogen and myself occurred whereby it was discovered that three test holes had already been completed. Upon completion of the discussion it was decided that they would be allowed to continue to dig the remaining two - three test holes necessary to complete their studies. I indicated to Mr. Koger that if any further excavation was required at a later date, they would need to contact our office prior to initiation of this work. We remained to watch them dig the fourth hole and photos were taken to include into the file. TO: Rick Beeler 9 FROM: John McFarland RE: Hellwig's Addition DATE: February 22, 1991 JM /so cc: Ross Nick Olivas City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 (206) 433 -1800 Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor Bob McCausland called subsequent to today's meeting and requested that a single contact be established for coordinating his project. I agreed, and have advised that you will act in that capacity. Please ensure that you keep Public Works and Fire up to speed on all issues related to the review of the project. RECEOVED ED FEB Z 6 1W City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Attention: Reference: Dear Sirs: Mr. Phil Fraser, Engineering Department Mr. Rich Bealer, Planning Department Hellwigs Addition Conceptual Layout and Grading February 4, 1991 Job #50785 The following letter and attached drawings are being submitted for your review and approval in response to City concerns regarding traffic circulation and road grading for the above referenced parcel. The drawings attached are for conceptual use only and should be regarded as a means for the City to identify a preferred alignment. Further detailed design including field verification of off- and on -site topography and any additional public works road requirements will be required for the preparation of construction drawings. Actual engineering plans may vary considerably from conceptual drawings; however, the roadway intent will remain as practicable. We have included three separate concepts which we feel will address City concerns and which portray feasible road alignments. The following narratives will describe the rational of the layouts. In addition, we have included some minor lot modifications which, if agreed upon by the City, can further enhance the proposed project and limit the disturbed areas. PLAN A - In order to stay in conformance with the intentions of the original approved subdivision of Hellwigs Addition, our first alternative would be the extension of 139th Street to the western property boundary for future extension toward Macadam Road South. To afford proper access for emergency vehicles, a temporary turn- around easement and paved surface has been provided at less than 150 feet from the end of construction. No major construction is proposed on 140th Street. Minor improvements to enhance emergency� i vehicle turning availability could also be included. ; QL� .qc 1 G r,- .,:vtel+LA DI.PT. Phil Fraser and Rich Bealer February 4, 1991 Job #50785 Page Two The vacation of the adjacent 46th Avenue and /or 140th Street right - of -way could significantly add to lot areas and reduce building setback encroachments. Access and /or utility easements would be provided as determined necessary during engineering design. PLAN B - If the City considers that future extension is not probable through the private property on the southeast, option "B" proposes a permanent cul -de -sac at a length of 600 feet. This length is per City Standards and would have minimal impact on the existing Lots 2, 3, and 23. To provide access to lots 1, 25, 26 and 27, vacation of 139th Street right -of -way would be required creating a Tract including private road construction. Again, the road would be constructed in accordance with City Standards to a maximum length of 150 feet. As was discussed in Option "A ", the vacation of existing right -of- way or improvements to 148th Street could enhance the existing lots. Because the proposed 139th Street extension is now a permanent cul -de -sac, an additional reduction to the 40 foot right - of -way specified for that classification could also reduce setbacks and disturbed areas. PLAN C - The construction of the roadways depicted in Plan "C" would provide additional circulation East of 45th Avenue South. No future extension beyond the property is included in the design. twenty feet has been specified as dedicated right -of -way for 46th Avenue South construction. Only minor modifications to the existing right -of -way would be required to accommodate the 139th Street - 46th Avenue intersection. Additional right -of -way vacation or lot line adjustments could be made as previously discussed or in a manner agreed upon by the City. FEB I Wi..Vk I L.:1 • 07 1191 C Y O TuKWELA P1 Ar' i)FP i . Phil Fraser and Rich Realer February 4, 1991 Job #50785 Page Three All three options for the access road meet the City's standard for a maximum 15% grade. We have also provided some finish contour information and potential finish floor elevations for proposed homes. Approximate finish floors have been provided on Plan "A ". Similar grading and home construction should be assumed on each drawing. Where finish floors have not been specified, grades will be determined based on vacation and driveway alignments allowed by the City. To minimize grading on steep slopes, joint- access driveways may be a desirable option. In all cases, roadway widths and alignment as well as utility requirements will be designed under the direction of the City of Tukwila. Please contact Jeffrey Mann or myself at 243 -7112 regarding these plans. Sincerely, Samuel S. Hemenway Design Engineer SH /la Enclosure cc: Bob McCausland ' 1131112,40 v FEB 07 199! (; OF - TUKVViLA DEPT. NANNING January 31, 1991 Mr. Bob McCausland Cascade Land 32717 1st Avenue South Suite 5 Federal Way, WA 98023 Subject: Tukwila Subdivision t Dear Mr. McCausland: Project Description 11ansportation Solutions Inc. 16710 NE 79th Street, Suite 201 Redmond,WA98052 -4466 (206) : -4134 FAX: 867- Thank you for asking Transporta prepare a traffic analysis for subdivision in Tukwila, Washing traffic analysis and presents t information requested by the Ci this analysis are to identify t generation and sight distances of the proposed project and, wh programs and /or physical improv the effects of these impacts. The proposed project is a resid Tukwila. The project site, whi growth timber and brush, is loc Road, just off the east end of S project is to consist of 18 sin site will be via South 139th St Trip Generation and Distributio The trip generation for the prop on trip rates compiled in the In Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation these rates, the project will ge per day, and•18 one -way vehicle entering, 7 exiting) in the PM p The trip distribution was develo forecasted travel patterns. Veh project were traced through the intersections of South 140th Str 137th Street /Macadam Road. It i split to these two intersections with the majority of the vehicle 140th Street /42nd Avenue South i trip generation is multiplied by percentages, it is estimated tha travel through the intersection South in the PM peak hour and 7 intersection of 137th Street Sou analysis KEENED FEB 4 1991 TUr.WILA PUBLIC WORKS Solutions, Inc. (TSI) to roposed residential This letter summarizes the affic and transportation Tukwila. The purposes of c impacts related to trip intersections used by occupants ppropriate, to outline is to minimize or eliminate 1 development in west - central currently covered by second ed on the west side of Macadam 4 139th Street. The proposed amily homes. Access to the project was calculated based t ute of Transportation anual (4th Edition). Based on e te 181 one -way vehicle trips s per hour (11 trips time period. based on existing and trips generated by this ent street network to the 42nd Avenue South and South estimated that the percentage be approximately 60/40, s going through the South ection. When the forecasted h trip distribution 11 vehicles per hour (vph) will outh 140th Street /42nd Avenue ill travel through the cadam Road. J Sight Distance The entering sight distance wa in the local street network to from the project could safely three locations were: South 13 140th Street /42nd Avenue South Road. - Traffic entering this L et must watch for approaching n 45th Avenue South. Field approximately 170 feet of approximately 205 feet of sight nie South has a posted speed d the average traveling speed to be equal to the posted tance (SESD) for a 25 mph road afe stopping sight distance 150 feet. Due to the low e SSSD is a more reasonable The SSSD is met in both However, it is recommended that th 139th Street be trimmed tance. South 139th Street /45th Avenue -outh intersection from South 139th traffic from the north and sou measurements indicate that the sight distance to the north, a distance to the south. 45th A limit of 25 miles per hour (mp of vehicles on this street app speed. The safe entering sigh is approximately 380 feet; the (SSSD) for 25 mph is approximat traffic volumes on these street requirement for this intersecti directions at this intersectio the bushes on the north side of back to allow for maximum sight South 140th Street /42nd Avenue intersection from South 140th S traffic from the north and sout Avenue South has a posted speed traveling speed of vehicles on 30 and 35 mph. The SESD for a feet; for a 35 mph road, the SE measurements indicate that ther sight distance to the north, an distance to the south. Based o 475 feet of sight distance to t for this intersection. South 137th Street /Macadam Road intersection from South 137th S traffic from the north and sout measurements indicate that ther sight distance to the north, an distance to the south. Macadam 30 mph and the average travelin appears to be equal to the post road is approximately 435 feet; approximately 200 feet. Thus, both directions at this interse not. No physical improvement o readily apparent. It is sugges accidents at this intersection problem develops, signs warning installed along Macadam Road. 'sured at three intersections s re that vehicles traveling ter these intersections. The treet /45th Avenue South, South .South 137th Street /Macadam h - Traffic entering this eet must watch for approaching 42nd Avenue South. 42nd it of 30 mph and the average street appears to be between mph road is approximately 435 D %s 490 feet. Field approximately 475 feet of 11 over 600 feet of sight e observed traveling speeds, e north appears to be adequate raffic entering this eet must watch for approaching Macadam Road. Field approximately 295 feet of roximately 370 feet of sight has a posted speed limit of speed of vehicles on this street eed. The SESD for a 30 mph ;SSSD for 30 mph is e SSD requirement is met in ion, but the SESD requirement is ioQnns to improve the SESD were 1 dlthat the number of traffic nitored, and if a safety ntering traffic should be . TSI Transportation Solutions Inc. Pedestrian Path City of Tukwila engineering staff have suggested that a pedestrian path be constructed as part of the proposed development. This path would extend from the project site along one side of South 139th Street to 45th Avenue South and then continue out to the intersections of South 140th Street /42nd Avenue South and South 137th Street /Macadam Road. The path is envisioned to be in the form of a widened, paved shoulder on the street with appropriate markings to indicate pedestrian travel. Based on the low volume of observed pedestrian traffic in this area, a pedestrian path does not appear to be warranted. It is suggested that the project sponsor meet with the City to discuss the need for such a path. I trust that this letter addresses the concerns of the City concerning the traffic impacts of this project. If you, or City staff, have any questions or require additional information, please contact our office at your convenience. Sincerely, Transportation Solutions, Inc. Robert T. Crittenden Transportation Engineer TS! Tr nsiw rIIaIiiin Wdutinns Inc. , .