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CITY OF TUKWILA CONDITIONAL USE
6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188
August 23, 1991
U.S. West NewVector Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 7329
Bellevue, WA 98008 -132
RE: Notice of Decision by the Planning Commission
File Number: 91 -4 -CUP
This is to confirm that the Planning,Commission approved your
project as presented on August 22, 1991. (The conditions are
listed on Attachment A.) The Planning Commission also adopted the
findings and conclusions contained in the Staff Report dated August
15, 1991.
Any changes to the specific design approved by the Planning
Commission require further Planning Commission approval. Minor,
incidental changes may be administratively approved by the Director
of Community Development.
The decision of the Planning Commission is not final until the
appeal period has elasped, which is ten calendar days after the
above date of decision. Appeals must be filed in writing to the
City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the final day of the appeal period.
Where the final day of an appeal period falls on a weekend or
holiday the appeal period will be extended to 5:00 p.m. on the next
work day.
If you should have any question regarding this project please feel
free to write or call.
Sincerely,
Denni Shefrin
Associate Planner
cc: John Hunt
NOTICE OF DECISION
PHONI? l (206) 433.1800 Gary L. VanDnscn, Mayor
ATTACHMENT A.
Condition of Approval for File No. 91 -4 -CUP (U.S.WEST - Andover
Site):
A color sample of the monopole shall be provided to the Department
of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits.
CITY OF TUKWILA
6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, TUKWILA. WASHINGTON 98188
HEARING DATE:
FILE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
ACREAGE:
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN DESIGNATION:
ZONING DISTRICT:
SEPA
DETERMINATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
PHONE #12061 433.1800
STAFF REPORT
TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Prepared August 15, 1991
August 22, 1991
91 -4-CUP
U.S. WEST New Vector Group, Inc.
Conditional Use Permit approval . to erect a 78-foot tall
monopole cellular phone antenna and equipment room.
566B Industry Drive, Andover Industrial Park
(400 feet east of Andover Park East; 200 feet north of Industry
Drive)
Approximately 1.3 acres
Light Industrial
CM - Industrial Park
A Determination of Nonsignificance
on July 25, 1991.
A. Site Plan
B. North and East Elevations/Floor Plan
C. Letter Dated July 1, 1991
D. Photo Overlay (to be submitted at
Planning Commission meeting)
Gary L. 6anDusen, Mayor
was issued
BACKGROUND
DECISION CRITERIA
Staff Report to the 91- 4-CUP: U.S. West New Vector
Planning Commission Page 2
VICINITY/SITE INFORMATION
Project Description: To erect a 78-foot -high cellular monopole with panel antennas
and remodel 700 - square -feet of existing office space to house an automated
equipment room. A six- foot -high chain link fence would surround the pole and
connect with the building.
Existing and Surrounding Land Use: The site is occupied by Andover Industrial Park
No. 5. The railroad- right -of -way is located directly north of the project area with
industrial uses beyond.
Terrain: The site is generally flat with less than a 2% slope.
The applicant proposes to remodel existing office space to house an 700 - square -foot
cellular phone equipment room and erect a 70 -foot monopole with nine 8-foot high
panel antennas atop a three -sided platform. The total height of the monopole and
antennas would be 78 feet.
Three additional antennas and a microwave dish with a four -foot circumference may
be installed in the future. The dish would be 12 feet below the platform. A six -foot
high chain link fence would be installed for security purposes and would surround the
pole and be connected to the existing building.
The Conditional Use criteria are shown below in italics followed by the applicant's
and staffs response.
18.64.050: General Review Criteria.
FINDINGS
(A) The proposed use win not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the properly or
improvements in the vicinity of the proposed use or in the district in which the subject property is situated;
Applicant's Response
'The operation will create very little traffic (1 visit per month by technician plus any .
repair visits). Noise will be less than ambient highway noise. No processes will
create impacts off -site or hazardous emissions or spills. Radio frequencies and signal
strength will not interfere with other electronic processes or equipment in the
Staff Report to the
Planning Commission
industrial area, nor crate
Staff's Response
The site is located to the
feet east of Andover Par
adjacent to the site.
Cellular radio power de
environmental concern.
radios (800 -900 MHz ban
control channel usage for
radius). Backup batten
extended power failure fo
generator would vent to t
fenced area.
The maximum cellular ra
microwatts per square
Communications Commis
recommend a maximum
These very low power
transmissions occur wo
electronic devices such
such as pacemakers.
Some noise would be ge
during peak phone de
conditioner would exha
emergency diesel genera
once per week during the
outages. Both would pr
(B) The proposed use shall meet o
occupy;
Applicant's Response
"Applicants will discuss
specifications recommen
The pole color would b
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Page 3
y heath risks for persons living or working in the area ".
ear of an existing industrial warehouse /office building 400
East. A paved driveway and parking area is immediately
sity levels are regulated by the government as potential
e equipment building would contain low -power FM -band
s at 100 watts output from the antenna) and computers to
obile or portable phones in the immediate area (1 -2 mile
s for short power outages and a diesel generator for
support use by emergency services is also proposed. The
e exterior of the building through exhaust hoods into the
o transmission radio frequency power density would be 25
centimeter at the base of the pole. The Federal
ion and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
xposure of 2,800 microwatts per square centimeter.
evels and ultra high frequencies at which the cell site
d also eliminate any potential for interference to other
radio, telephone, VCR's, telephone and medical devices
erated by the air conditioner which would be in operation
d periods only (weekday commuting hours). The air
t excess heat from peak operation of radios and the
or. The diesel generator would operate up to 10 minutes
day to test up to 8 hours continuous during extended power
duce less than 55 dBA at 100 feet.
exceed the performance standards that are required in the district it will
colors and site screening with City staff and will follow
ed by the staff and agreed to by BAR/Planning Commission.
chosen to minimize visibility against sky."
Staff Report to the 91- 4-CUP: U.S. West New Vector
Planning Commission Page 4
Staffs Response
Under the CM (Industrial Park Zone) required setbacks are 50 feet for front and 5
feet for sides and rear. The proposed monopole would be located approximately 80
feet from the rear property line and would not be adjacent to any streets. The
structure would also be setback from the railroad easement by a distance of 34 feet.
The CM zone does not require landscaping in the rear portion of a site and no
landscaping is proposed with this project. Because the equipment area is contained
within an existing building, no screening would be necessary. The building would help
to hide the bottom portion of the pole. All existing landscaping would remain in
place.
A 78 -foot antenna height was established to ensure a clear line -of -site between other
antenna facilities and users. The height was dependant upon heights of the
surrounding buildings and the monopole height proposed for the Riverton facility
(120 feet). Both facilities proposed by US WEST achieve a minimum overlap of
service while providing signals strong enough to avoid poor reception.
• (C) The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses in terms
of traffic and pedestrian circulation, building and site design;
Applicant's Response
"Extremely low traffic will not generate or impede pedestrian traffic. Building and
site design will be of higher quality than existing adjacent development."
Staff's Response
Because an existing building is being used for an equipment room, the monopole and
fence would be the only free - standing structures. Neither the monopole nor fence
would interfere with driveway traffic circulation at the rear of the existing buildings
(see attachment A).
The monopole would be painted grey -blue to blend with the typical sky color.
Because the location of the pole structure is behind existing buildings, approximately
400 feet from Andover Park East and over 200 feet from Industry Drive, the visual
impact would be minimal.
(D) The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy
Plan;
Staff Report to the
Planning Commission Page 5
Applicant's Response
"The site is in a manufacturing area where existing and future land uses are least
likely to conflict with it (no consistent, existing pattern). The site uses a small, vacant
space in an existing industrial building, for a service which is to a large extent a
business support service, heavily used by typical business park tenants as well as in
mobile units on adjacent freeway interchange."
Staffs Response
There are no specific policies contained within the City of Tukwila's Comprehensive
Policy Plan which address this type of utility, however, Goal 3 of the
Transportation/Utilities section states the following: "Assure a public service level
consistent with the needs and desires of the community." (Page 19)
The following factors determine the siting of cellular phone facilities to ensure quality
service:
1. topographic constraints such as hillsides
2. heights of surrounding structures
3. ability to maintain a direct line of site with other cellular phone facilities.
The table below lists approved facilities (Nos. 1 and 2) and proposed (Nos. 3 thru 5).
Location Height of Pole w /antenna
1) 12228 51st Place South 100 feet
2) NE corner of S 158th St.
(Longacres Way) and
Nelson Place.
115 feet
3) 15426 35 Ave. S. 60 feet
4) 566B Industry Drive 78 feet
5) 13130 44th Ave S. 120 feet
91- 4-CUP: U.S. West New Vector
The cellular facilities are needed because of the City's heavy business employment
and increased demand. By permitting fewer cellular facilities at key locations, Staff
Staff Report to the 91 -4-CUP: U.S.West New Vector
Planning Commission Page 6
number of additional facilities would be minimized reducing a potential negative
cumulative visual impacts.
As discussed above, staff felt that landscaping for this project would not be necessary.
Staff has observed that the blue tower, which has been erected, is more visible against
a grey sky, the typical color on average year- round.
(E) All measures have been taken to minimize the possible adverse impacts which the proposed use may have
on the area in which it is located;
Applicant's Response
"See siting factors noted above; the pole height is the minimum necessary to serve
the local area with this utility service from a single site, without proliferation of such
sites in the same geographic area and visual area."
Staffs Response
The pole color combined with the location of the monopole behind a building and
away from adjacent streets help to lessen the visual effect of the facility. Because the
equipment room would be contained within the industrial building, architectural
compatibility is not an issue.
CONCLUSIONS
1. Due to the location and type of use proposed, the use would not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the
vicinity.
2. Because of the location of the structure relative to the site, surrounding buildings and
surrounding land uses and proposed color, the monopole would not create an adverse
visual impact to the area.
3. The siting of the structure would not impede vehicular or pedestrian movement.
4. Since no specific policy currently exists that addresses the specific request, the request
for a Conditional Use Permit would not adversely affect the implementation of the
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan.
Staff Report to the
Planning Commission
5. The applicant has addressed all measures in minimizing any adverse impacts for this
area. The applicant has proposed to paint the monopole a color to blend with the
sky. Architectural compatibility would automatically be achieved because an existing
building would be used to house the facility's operational equipment.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Page 7
The Planning Division recommends approval with the following condition:
As indicated in the report, a color sample of the monopole has not been provided. A
sample shall be provided to the Department of Community Development prior to issuance
of building permits.
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Attention: Demnl Shefrin
Dear Ms. Shefrin:
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2205 Seattle Tower
Third & University
Seattle,Washington 98101
PL NNIri.G DEPT
Tukwila Planning Deparnnent
City Hall, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Re: Conditional Use Permit Applications
U S WEST NewVector, Riverton and Andover Cell Sites
July 1, 1991
I am enclosing supplemental materials to assist you in the preparation of the staff report for
the above applications. These include:
(1) Photo-composites made up of photos of an existing NewVector "monopole" of similar size
taken at measured distances, mounted on background 'photos of the Riverton site taken at the
same estimated distances, at various points around the vicinity. The Andover pole will not
be visible for its full height from most areas, so no photo- canposite was rnade; the
architectural elevation should adequately illustrate the scale.
(2) A basic landscaping plan for the Riverton site, sent under separate cover by the architect;
we would expect to use this as a starting point for discussion with Planning staff of the best
landscaping to meet the City's objectives in this area. No landscaping plan is submitted for
1 the Andover site, as it is surrounded by paved parking and loading area. A solid fencing
screen could be used if appropriate, but landscaping would be difficult to install (see photos).
(3) Description 'f the need for the facilities, based on NewVector's system design and need
for capacity e: ,,ansion (following discussion).
I hope that these will be helpful, and that you will feel free to call me if you need any materials
further explained or supplemented.
THE SYSTEM DESIGN:
Cellular phone service is provided in "cells ", which are geographic service areas defined by
local topography as reachable from a single "cell site" with line -of -sight transmission from the cell
site's antennas. The system uses low -power FM radios to broadcast in allocated frequencies in the
upper end of the UHF band. Where a market has a potential for a large volume of simultaneous calls
on portable or mobile telephones; which may exceed the number of frequencies allocated to the
company, rnultiple cells are set up at low -lying locations. These use topography to isolate the next -
adjacent cells from one another, so that allocated frequencies can be re -used without interference
with phones using the same channel some distance away.
The Tukwila area has up to now been served by a single cell site, an antenna next to the
water tower at the top of the hill west of Southcenter (3765 S. 164th St.), now in the City of SeaTac.
This cell is currently being overloaded by call volume from the SeaTac Airport area, combined with
the high volume from the I -5/1 -405 Interchange area. Capacity needs to be Increased by "subdividing"
the single cell serving Tukwila, SeaTac and Burien into a number of smaller cells. These are what
may be called "second generation" cell sites which, instead of a covering a broad area from a hilltop
tower, are focussed at small, local areas from a shorter pole set in a geographic basin, using the edges
of the basin to (yelp limit signal carry to a defined area.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DEPT.
Both the Riverton and Andover sites are a part of a general plan for subdivision of the fonner
"Tukwila" cell; the existing Tukwila cell will be relieved of call volume in the Green and Duwamish
Valley areas to the East of it, by these two proposed sites, and on the south and west peripheral
service areas by new cells in Burien and Des Moines. The "Tukwila" cell site will then be turned
down in power and made directional, to only serve the SeaTac area. Topographic breaks between
most of these cells, the natural ridges, will he used to isolate signals ancl allow channel re -use; this
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will be illustrated at the hearing with graphics and maps.
In answer to your question whether further cell sites are contemplated in Tukwila, the answer
would be a tentative "no", for the "second generation" sites. There may be some poor signal areas
evident, once these new sites are on the air, which might require supplementation, possibly with a
passive repeater or a small cell. An example might be Interurban Avenue, where it passes close to
the hill north of City Hall; if the reduction of power at other sites deprives it of a strong signal, there
might be a need to fill in from another location. Beyond this type of second generation design fine -
tuning, new cells might be held off until Tukwila might generate sufficiently dense call traffic to go
to a "third generation design ", such as is now being installed in downtown Seattle and Bellevue.
Third generation sites tend to be quite low, such that virtually all are mounted on building rooftops,
with equipment typically in the building.
RADIO SIGNALS AND HEALTH ISSUES:
The issue of potential health impacts of radio broadcast signals has arisen in a number of local
communities, generally accompanied by considerable confusion between different types of electro-
magnetic fields (EMF) and different frequencies of broadcasting and signal modulation. Literature
cited by concerned citizens generally focusses on two types of field or radio signal: major facilities
such as radar installations or major microwave relay points, or high- voltage electrical transmission
lines and other sources of EMF which are modulated at an extremely low frequency (ELF).
There is also, understandably, confusion between discussions of "EMF" and "ELF ".
Documented reasons for concern in these areas, plus misunderstanding of the tern "microwave ",
occasionally spills over as concern for all manner of Radio- frequency (RF) signals, most of which do
not in fact have the characteristics of the sources of concern. Cellular radio, especially, is in a range
of frequencies (formerly the upper end of the "UHF" television band) which is a million to ten million
times greater frequency than the area of concern for "ELF" health effects. In terns of the concern
for very powerful radio -band generated EMF, the cell sites generate a maximum power which is lower
by a factor of one millionth, compared to the rnilitary radar installations which are indicated as a
concern. Power density is similar to that produced from the antenna of a single "Ham" radio
operator, who can broadcast at 1000 to 4000 watts "ERP" (effective radiated power, from antennas).
Finally, though cellular is in the upper end of the "UHF" spectrum, close to the arbitrary
boundary with "microwave" (one GigaHertz and above), there is not the Ixitential for tissue damage
from induced heating, which occurs with special frequencies tuned to the resonant frequencies of
tissue molecules or (as in a microwave oven) the water molecule. Some tissue heating or other
biological effects are a potential which has not been experimentally ruled out entirely, so the industry
does maintain standards for maximum EMF strength for general safety. The closest comparison is
with the major television antennae, which have been broadcasting in heavily populated areas for 40-
50 years, at similar frequencies but at power densities 100 to 1000 times greater than cellular phone
antenna sites, without epidemiological indications of potential health effects.
Volumes of technical studies and reports in these areas have been reviewed jointly over the
past two years by the City of Seattle and by King County, assisted by technical staff in the Seattle -
King County Health Department. Conclusions, embodied in draft ordinances now up for adoption,
Include setting maximum levels for electro- magnetic field strength in the UHF' frequencies of 200
microwatts per square centimeter; these are 10 tunes to 100 times greater than the levels which this
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type of cell site will generate at or near the base of the pole. Detailed calculations and comparisons
can be provided if desired. Should the City desire to check these general conclusions independently,
I would recommend that you call Mr. Kurt Horner at the Seattle -King County Health Department,
at 296 -4974.
CELL SITE DESIGN:
As noted elsewhere, the Riverton cell site search area was restricted to the center of the
natural bowl at the south end of the Duwamish Valley. Ideal sites were within the Gateway area,
though this area has generally developed as a high- quality office/industrial park and had no
landowners willing to accommodate a cell site. Sites on the periphery were investigated, and this site
was chosen, utilizing a small property corner close to SR -99. There are a number of tall poles in the
vicinity, Including gas station signs and Interchange light poles.. The equipment building will be
screened by low -level landscaping and fencing; the pole will to some extent be screened by existing
trees, but more by the substantial distance between the site and the nearest residential zones on the
hillsides to the West and South.
The Andover site is in the middle of a developed industrial area, behind a building and faci g
a railroad spur and loading docks. The pole top will be visible within the industrial area but distance
will diminish the scale of the pole from outside the industrial zones. The search area for the site was
almost entirely within the East Andover Industrial Park, where the hill north of City l•iall blocks signal
transmission between it and the Riverton site, yet a good transition between the two signals can be
made along the crest of 1 -5 north of the 1 -405 Interchange.
I encourage follow -up questions and discussion of these materials. I would be happy to
s them if needed for the staff report or at the public hearings. A joint hearing date on the
two sites will facilitate the explanation of the cellular system design and how it has resulted in the
location and characteristics of these two proposed sites.
Enclosures
cc: U S WEST New Vector - Ron Smith
Yours very truly,
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CITY OF TUKVVILA
PLANNING DEPT.
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Dale checklist prepared: 21 June 199J.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
immediate construction, no phasing
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:E_ANDOVER CELL SITE - Cellular Phone antennas
2. Name of applicant: U S WEST NewVector Group, Inc. (206) 450- 8100
P.O. Box 912J), Bellevue, WA 98009- 221.1 �o�it:act: John W. hunt
3. /Address and phone number of applicant and conLacl person:
1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 2205, Seattle, WA 9810]. (206) 624 =01116
7. Do you have any plans for fu Lure additions, expansion, or further activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No outside changes;
some additional radio sets may be added in the building in future, but this will
not require addition of any antennas or of r external equipment.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
be prepared, directly related to Liiis proposal. Technical studies and literature
reviews conducted by Seattle - King County 1 1eal.tli uept: have documented that t)iere
is no basis For concern on antennas aucli as these, roe hearth effects from non -
a.onizing radio signals61 frequency ancf I power, as proposeec . IECEE staff•
Nave not reviewed these or simT.] E materials, conEacE IllinE For additional
- aocunen aaEion of non- siggniTi.cance of antenna ouEpuE.
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.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DEPT.
10. List any government approvals or permits that wi 11 be needed for your proposal.
FCC /FAA approval of final location and height; decision on aircraft marking
City of Tukwi Ca onditional Use Permit, building and related_permits
11. Give 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. Section E requires a complete
description of the objectives and alternatives of your proposal and should not be
summarized here.
Erect a 70' tall metal pole next to existing industrial building,.locate electronic
equipment, 15 and emergency ciesel inside building adjacent_ in
: /UU sq.f1. interior space. 7\Ter construction, the space will not house employees
but will be automaEed, monitored from central switch 5 miles north.
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 applica-
t' n related to this checklist.
556B Industry Drive; 400 East of intersection with Andover Park East, in Section
25 IvMSorne.�_ pace in_e fyng_ i natlst i al n i l ri i ng at rear. build ng
._faciz g-. rail -spur, i t- stx -eet;-
13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land
Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
No
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICAL.:
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat,
rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
Flat, paved area
b. What is the steepest O s�lope on the site (approximate
percent slope)?
c. What general types of soils are found on the site
(for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If
you know tithe classification of agricultural soils,
unknoc n t fili solls uncei. pave par ai► blULdL�C area
Next W L�uildzng; assumed granuiaL fill
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable
soils in the immediate vicinity? if so, describe.
No
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti-
ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate
source of fill. Auger cast hole for pole base, under
20 yards to be removed trom site
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing,
construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No exposed soils
g.
About what percent of the site will be covered with
impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)? No change from existing
Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
2. Air
,,. Evaluation for
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or
other impacts to the earth, if any: N/A
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from
the proposal (i . e. , dust, automobile odors,
industrial wood smoke) during construction and when
the project is completed? If any, generally
describe and give approximate quantities if known.
Occasional diesel engine exhaust, vented outside building
through exhau xr into nc d
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor
that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe. Not sensitive
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or
other impacts to air, if any:Exhaust into fenced,_un-
occupied area
3. Water
a. Surface:
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
a rRver v ffike t i) f / AV fb East
Agency Use Only
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or
adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach
available plans. No
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material
that would be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands and indicate the area of the
site that would be affected. Indicate the
source of fill material. "
4) Will the proposal require surface water
withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quan-
tities, if known.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year
floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan. No
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
LVdIUaLIUII IUI'
Agency Use Only
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be
discharged to ground water? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quan-
tities, if known. No
2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged
into the ground from septic tanks or other sour-
ces, if any (for example: Domestic sewage;
industrial, 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.
None; fuel or lubricant spill would 5e contained in
building space; batteries will use "gel" rather
than Ii sea ed.
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
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.
Existing parking /access area at low sro trU5
existing storm drainage' system
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,
ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
No increase in surface runoff;. all liquide_atored_ building
4. Plants
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface
waters? If So, general ly describe.
No; any spills contained in building -
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the
site: None in lease area
— deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
_ grass
_ pasture
_ crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush,
skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed
or altered? None
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on
or near the site.
A
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other
measures to prgse[Y8 or enhance vegetation on the
none
site, if any:
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:
Not surveyed, no nearby habitat to be affected; closest is grass
along DR spur, other aide of parking lot
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish,
other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to
be on or near the site. Nnnp
C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so,
explain. ____ �
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,
if any: None
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6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil,
wood stove, solor) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether
it will be used for Treating, manufacturing, etc.
Single-phase electrical power to operate ec;uijnenL and
air conditioner Lo exhaust excess beat from peak operation
of radios; emergency diesel generator
b. Would your project affect tine potential use of solar
energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe. No
c. What 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: automated equipment
powered up only oon errand
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. Fuel spillage from diesel generator; will be
within bull ing '
t 1ectronagnetic T:ina trom racTios at 1 i ii T:regi.iency,
wiliThe tar DelOW ol: concern Mr nenum pear
w1 7. create less Chan - 25 i1crowatts /cm. at tse oTT
1) Describe special emergency services that might
be required. hone
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ-
mental. health hazards, if any:
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contained
very low power
operation
pole. See Note, page 1
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may
affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)? not sensitive
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: traf-
f ic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate
what hours noise would come from the site. Air
coird.i time r would ope ra Le during peak E,lw►Te ticennand
peri.c s 17109 Rl Riiro ny fours) ; di e jeT, r for would ope r a Le
up —tol:Q . c t; 1irt1ayl=ime, to up to 8 hours
concii'tZus clurinhg exLen1 1 power — ourage - . 13c5t1rprcxJuce less than
55 dt3T C 1UU t t .
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise
impacts i f any: Engine nlurfied, contained wi.t' hin I)uii.d
to shie engine~ clatter" .
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the . current use of tip site ,and adjacent
properties? Office /industri.a1 use in
inu area.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so,
describe. No
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Existing'industrial park buildings
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d. Will any structures be demolished?
If so, what?
e. What is the current zoning classif' cation of the
site? CM
f. What is the current comprehensive p
of the site? Industrial Park
9.
If applicable, what is the current sioreline master
program designation of the site? NA
h. Has any part of the site been cl
"environmentally sensitive" area?
NO
i. Approximately how many people would
in the completed project? None
j. Approximately how many people woul
project displace?
1. Proposed measures to ensure the p
patible with existing, and projecte
plans, if any: Using interior build
characteristics are compatible wit.
building anti zone
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an designation
ssified as an
f so, specify.
reside or work
the completed
one
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement
impacts, if any: N/A
- oposal is com-
land uses and
ng space; use
Sher uses in Ehe
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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 eli-
minated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low -
income housing. None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing
impacts, if any: N/A
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?
70' tall antenna support pole
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be
altered or obstructed? top of pole, antennas will be
visible rising above Elie rear of the building, from
industry Drive, or Trom some higher areas h mile or more away.
leew persons view rear of 5uilding area, not attractive at present.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic
impacts, if any: Paint pole grey tone to match building;
this will also reduce visa Tli'ty against €he sky
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal
produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
None; FAA lighting /marking is extremely unlikely to
be required.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a
safety hazard or interfere with views?
No - - - --
12. Recreation
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may
affect your proposal ?____________ — _
one
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and
glare impacts, if any:
N/A
a. What designed and informal recreational oppor-
tunities are in the irnnee late vicinity?
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing
recreational uses? If so, describe. No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on
recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:__ N /A_
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or pro-
posed for, national, state, or local preservation
registers known to be on or next to the site? If
so, generally describe. No
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of
historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural
importance known to be on or next to the site.
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if
/
any: '
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the
site, and describe proposed accss to the existing
street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Industry Drive to Andover Park East, to Southcenter Parkway, I - 5 and I - 405
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest
transit stop? N /A; no employees
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project
have? How many would the project eliminate?
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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). No
15. Public Services
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate
vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe. Rail spur across street
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated
by the completed project? If known indicate when
peak volumes would occur. less than one per week
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor-
tation impacts, if any: N/A
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. No
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct
impacts on public services, if any. Unoccupied;_____
site and equipment monitored 24 /hrs7day from central
sWitCCbwith alarms, etc.
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16. Utilities
C. Signature
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service,
}}ele hone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
(5per win only require power and phone, available at site in bldg.
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.
single -phase power (Puget Power) ; phone (U S ij ST)
The above answers are true and complete to the best of
my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is
relying on them to make its decision.
Signature: /
Date Submitted: 21 :June 1991
PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE.
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E. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR ALL PROJECT AND NON PROJECT
PROPOSALS
The objectives and the alternative means of reaching the
objectives for a proposal will be helpful in reviewing the
aforegoing items of the Environmental Checklist. This
information provides a general overall perspective of the
proposed action in the context of the environmental infor-
mation provided and the submitted plans, documents, suppor-
tive information, studies, etc.
1. What are the objectives) of the proposal ?Provide a site for low - power FM - band radio
signal coverage, linking portable and mobile phones in the I - 5/405 interchange area,
or in adjacent business parks, Southcenter and other areas of the north end of the
Green R. valley, from south of City Hall, between I -5 and SR -167, to the north edge
of Kent. Site must be located to use the hill behind City Hall to isolate its signal
from the proposed Riverton cell site (separate application) and the Boeing Field
cell site (existing). Using natural geographic fearures to isolate broadcast "cells"
is essential to the design, permitting re -use of FCC - allocated channels without
calls intertering. .
2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these
objectives? Suitable area is limited generally to the area
of the Andover Industrial Park, between Andover Park East
and the Green River, a mile north and gout of Industry Drive.
all properties in this area were assessed, no advantage found in
other properties, or better environmental conditions.
3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the
preferred course of action: Building and open space areas are
comparable throughout the search area defined above; building
heights are comparable, ottering no opportunities fora building -
an enna array. . •i searc area would require the
Le=cunt1guration of the interlocking system of "cells ", and the
— relocation of two or more existing base stations Kni ent and SeaTac.
se -.
Proposed measures Lo avoid or reduce Lhe conflicl.(s)
are: Work with City staff
for minimum aestleEic impacts.
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4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli-
cies of the Plan? No; industrial/type uses compatible with this
low - traffic, low - impact use. City ii ni ter:preL•s a l.lity poles as exempt from
general policies on structure heigrET 71rea's ordinance as passed does not
affect this proposal.
ZWERM
[ JUN 2i 1991
CITY OF TUKWILA u " 1 O¢ Tutcwll_a
PLANNING DEPT.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVEL 7PMENT
) NDITI( ,.AL USE
PPLICATION
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431 -3680
Cross - Reference Files: ._ C
1. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR PROPOSAL: • Locate cellular phone base station in existing
building; erect,yo't:all metal pole to carry 9 cellular phone base station antennas
2. PROJECT LOCATION: (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block, and sub-
division; or tax lot number, access street, and nearest intersection)
566B Industry Drive, Andover Indust. Park; existing industrial building 400' East
of Andover Park East; Parcel A -1, Andover Industrial Park Div. #5
Quarter:
NW Section: 2 Township: 23 Range: 4
(this information may be found on your tax statement)
3. APPLICANT:* Name: U S WEST NewVector Group, Inc., Agent: John W. aunt
Address' P.O. I3ox 91211, Bellevue, WA 98009- 2211 1218 3rd Ave #2205
/ Seattle WA 98101
450-8100
hone: / 624 -01346
Signature: : AN. ,�,.,, Date: 21 June 1991
* The appl' t is the perso ° whom the staff will contact regarding the application, and
to whon 1 notices and reports shall be sent, unless otherwise stipulated by applicant.
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
4. PROPERTY Name: Hallwood Management CO., Attn. Doug Millett Aserr
OWNER Ect ec - nV
Address: 617 Industry Drive, Tukwila WA 98188
Phoneme _ _ (206) 575 -6675
I /WE,(signature(s)J
swear that I /we'd the owner(s) or contract purchaser(s) 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 /our knowledge and belief. Date:
21. June 1991
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5. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY: Vacant yard next to industrial. building ; vacant suite in
6. PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTED (from list in TMC 18.64.020): adj. bldg.
(11) Radio, television or observation stations and towers
7. ADJACENT North: Industrial /:office park
LAND South:
USES East:
fi
West:
8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED USE (for example, describe the manufactur-
ing processes used, wholesale /retail /warehouse functions, outside storage of goods or
equipment or other information which will facilitate understanding of the activities you
proposed to develop on this site):
The building will contain low -power FM -band radios (800 -900 MHz bands @ 1.00 watts
output from antenna) and computers to control channel usage for mobile or portabl.e
phones in the immediate area (1. -2 mi.ie radius) . Backup batteries for short power
outages, 'diesel generator f Z oxtended•power failure, to support use by emergency r
services. Generator will vent to exterior of building. A 70 -foot metal pole will be
eredted in a paved area next to the building (rear of building, away from street).
9. Will the conditional use be in operation and /or a building to house the use be started
within a year of issuance of the permit?
Yes
10. Describe the manner in which you believe that your request for a Conditional Use Permit
will satisfy each of the following criteria as specified in TMC 18.64.030 (attach additional
sheets, if necessary).
A. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to the property or improvements in the vicinity of the proposed use or in the district in
which the subject property is situated.
RESPONSE:
'Ihe operation will create very little traffic (1 visit per month by technician plus
any tepat visits) .. Noise will. be 1eSStttian amt - • -
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N.
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will create impacts off -site or hazardous emissions or spills. Radio frequencies and
signal. strength will not interfere with other electronic processes or equipment in
the industrial area, nor create any health risks foL persons Living or working in the
a
ar .
B. The proposed use shall meet or exceed the performance standards that are required
in the district it will occupy.
RESPONSE:
Applicants will discuss structure colors and site screening with City staff and will
fo].low specifications recorrnended by staff and agreed to by BAR /planning Commission.
Pole color will be chosen to minimize visibility against sky.
r?ONDITIONAL USE APPLI' TION
10. (continued)
Page 3
C. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses in
terms of traffic and pedestrian circulation, building and site design.
RESPONSE:
Extremely low traffic, will not generate or impede pedestrian traffic. Building
and site design will be of higher quality than existing adjacent development
D. The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Land Use Policy Plan.
RESPONSE:
'11ie site is in a Manufacturing area where existing and fulur.e land uses are least:
likely to conflict with it (no consistent, existing pattern). '11ie site uses a small,
vacant space in an existing industrial building, for a service which is to a large
extent a business support service, heavily used by typical business park tenants
as well as in mobile units on adjacent freeway interchange.
E. All measures have been taken to minimize the possible adverse impacts which the proposed
use may have on the area in which it is located.
RESPONSE:
See siting factors noted above; the pole height is the minimum necessary to serve
the local area with this utility service from a single site, without proliferation
of such sites in the same geographic area and visual area.
• CONDITI AL USE
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
CITY OF TUKWILA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Telephone: (206) 431 -3680
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
IZ Form
e
I L1
RETURN THIS CHECKLIST: YOUR APPLICATION.
/ Conditional Use Fee — $850.00
Environmental Checklist Fee —$225.00
PLANS
Environmental Checklist
6300 Soulhcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
I I/ Seven (7) copies of the site plan. 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.
The following inforination should be contained within the plan:
Fa-"A. Vicinity map showing location of site and surrounding prominent landmarks.
4 3. Property dimensions and names of adjacent roads.
Lot size and lot coverage calculations.
LI D. Existing and finished grades at 2' contours with the precise slope of any area
in excess of 15 %. (t" <« i tie;
Location and dimensions of existing and proposed structure(s), accessory
structures with appropriate setbacks, parking and loading area dimensions,
and driveways.
E l F. Existing (6" in diameter) trees by species and an indication of which will be
saved. Proposed landscaping: size, species, location and distance apart.
COMPREHENSIVE PLA . ,INDMENT APPLICATION CHE(.( Page 2
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I. For commercial and industrial uses, gross floor area by use and parking
calculations. Already approved in building ; no additional use area, use
proposed has parking demand far lower than industrial /office tenent5.
J. For multiple residential, location and dimensions of common open space
recreation requirements. N
K. Dimensioned elevations of building drawn at 1/8" = 1' or a comparable scale.
Elevations should show the type of exterior materials.
111 L. Location and elevations of exterior lighting for buildings and parking areas.
❑ M. Location and elevations of dumpster screens.
❑ N. Color an material samppl boar for.buildings And a. cessor structures.
pole co W1.L be use whic minimizes visibility; g rey- suggested.
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G. Location and size of proposed utility lines and a description of by whom and
how water and sewer is available. Already installed at building
H. Location, dimensions and nature of any proposed easements or dedications.
❑ One (1) Photomaterial Transter (PMT) of each plan reduced to 8.5" by 11" (most
printing companies can make PMT's).
PUBLIC NOTICE
I e. ,1/mailing List with address labels for property owners and residents within 300 feet
of your property. (See attached "Address Label Requirements ")
"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 -6540.
OPTIONAL
❑ Perspective drawings, photographs, color renderings or other graphics which may
be needed to adequately evaluate your application.
Photo composites to be submitted within 2 weeks
❑ Other required information:
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