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interurban avenue street improvement
Minutes - Regular Meeting
November 19, 1990
Page 2
Consent Agenda (con's)
BID AWARDS
Signal at Southcenter
Blvd. /68th Ave. So.
Amend Agenda
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Request for Waiver to CRITICAL AREA SENSITIVE AREAS MORATORIUM Ord.1550
(moratorium) - City of Tukwila
Public Works Department for
Design and Construction of
Interurban Street and Drainage
Repairs
c. Resolution ordering cancellation of outstanding municipal
warrants.
d. Acceptance of 156th St. road improvements (West Valley
Highway to Nelsen Place).
MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT
THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, TO
AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTHCENTER
BOULEVARD /168TH AVE. SO. SIGNAL TO TOTEM ELECTRIC
IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,745. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO
REMOVE ITEM 9b, AN ORDINANCE SETTING TAX LEVIES
FOR 1991, UNTIL THE FIGURES ARE AVAILABLE. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor VanDusen opened the hearing at 7:35 p.m. Rick Beeler
explained that on May 21 1990,Council granted a waiver to proceed
with the submittal of a SEPA checklist subject to the redesign of the
project. The Public Works Department is now requesting to proceed
with applying for and securing the necessary permits for the
improvements to the Interurban Avenue from 42nd Avenue to 52nd
Avenue and South 133rd from Interurban to South 134th. The project
needs to proceed in a timely manner in order not to jeopardize the
TIB funding grant. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, noted that
the sensitive area to be modified by construction is the area to the west
of Interurban flowing into the Green River. Design criteria for
minimizing the impact in this area includes an arched pipe culvert,
rather than a pipe with weirs in it, which will allow fish passage back
through the 66 mch pipe that exists there. Public Works also proposes
putting a retaining wall along the embankment rather than a side slope
which would require going further into the stream. Councilmember
Lawrence questioned the damage done by flooding in the area. Mr.
Earnst responded that flooding has not caused damage to buildings or
structures in the area as they are all built above the 100 year flood
plain; however, flooding does require the roadway to be closed.
Councilmember Lawrence asked if there would be a cost to the City.
Mr. Earnst responded that the drainage would be a total City project
and costing $1.9 million. The road project will consist The TIB grant
of $2.28 million plus the City's contribution. There is also a
developer's contribution of approximately $250,000 for the 133rd
Street project.
The public hearing was closed at 7:55 p.m.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFLE TO
APPROVE THE WAIVER TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO
PROCEED WITH SUBMITTING THE SHORELINE PERMIT,
FLOOD ZONE CONTROL PERMIT, AND OTHER PERMITS
REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT STORM
DRAINS AND STREET WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS,
INTERURBAN AVENUE AND SOUTH 133RD STREET,
SUBJECT TO THE NORMAL CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS.*
Councilmember Robertson commented that the project alternatives
were significantly more expensive and involved possibly relocating
existing stream and doing more to it than this project involves.
Councilmember Lawrence noted that his biggest complain was the
cost to the City of $3.2 million for the total project when the only real
need appears to be that the City will receive some grant money. The
flooding has never been demonstrated to be a serious problem other
than the standing water on the roadway. Mr. Earnst responded that
there are two projects: one to build the pipe, the other to build the
stream. The reason to do them together is to not have to comeback
after the street is built and then try to put a pipe in.
PROPOSAL:
City of Cukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila Washington 98188
(206) 433 -1800
Gary L. vanDusen, Mayor .
STAFF REPORT
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
PETITIONER: City of Tukwila
PROPERTY LOCATION: Generally the northeast edge of the existing
Interurban Avenue S. roadway.
Construct storm drain lines from 133rd Avenue
S. in the Fostoria Park area out to
Interurban and along the right -of -way to
Southgate Creek and then widen and install
curb, gutter, sidewalk and landscaping along
the northeast side of Interurban Avenue S.
IMPACT OF SENSITIVE. AREAS ORDINANCE : .•
The proposal is to install a storm drain pipe and underground
concrete vault on the northeast side of Interurban Avenue S.
where storm drainage currently runs along a deep ditch on City
Light right -of -way. The drainage then enters the terminus of the
Southgate Creek system just prior to where it outfalls into the
Duwamish River. Anew pipe will also be installed along 133rd
Avenue S. to pick up storm water from the Fostoria Park section
and tie into the new storm line.
A second project will replace the wooden Interurban Avenue S.
bridge over the.creek just southwest of the 42nd Avenue S.
intersection with a pipe for the creek and then fill for an
expanded road section and landscaping and sidewalk.
Approximately $110,000 was spent on design in 1986 and 1987.
Construction of the storm drainage improvements is scheduled for
the summer of 1990 and the road project is scheduled for
winter /spring 1991.
Environmental review and final design wait to be completed.
The Draft Sensitive Area Overlay District allows essential
utilities and essential right -of -way improvements subject to
conditions. Essential right -of -way or utility is defined as a
system where no feasible alternative location exists based on an
analysis of technology and system efficiency.
The bridge is a more expensi
as far as habitat and water •
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Consultants, has not been co
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DECISION CRITERIA:
1. Intent of the moratorium
2. Hest interests of the Ci
the individual.
3. Circumstances and hardsh
4. Damage that could result
moratorium.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Waiver Request Letter
2. Vicinity Map
3. Topography Map
4. Plan view
5. Cross section
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There appear to be two alter ativess
1. Relocating the road sect on away from . the creek which would
create acute angles at the 4 nd Avenue S. intersection and
require negotiations with th Washington Department of
Transportation to allow use •f their right -of -way; or
2. Rebuilding the bridge wi•h the wider street section.
alternative and the added benefits
ality are not known at this time.
s & Stokes Inc., Environmental
leted. Therefore the rating and
section of stream is not known.
e proposed impacts has been
partment. The asphalt swale along
oposed for conversion to a grass
1 only provide intermittent water
hgate Creek runs year -round and is
d i Watercourse Improvement Plan,
comprehensive plan for
enervation of resources has not
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tends to:
for the public interest for
ood.control purposes, habitat,
nkage system; and
2. provide opportuniti =s for development compensation.
Ordinance 1550 states the Cit Council must use the following
criteria to review waiver re eats:
y weighed . against the interests of
p caused by the moratorium.
from strict adherence to the
City Clerk
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Dear City Clerk:
The Department of Public Works hereby requests a waiver from the moratorium
under Ordinance 1566, which restricts construction in a water course located on
the east side of Interurban Avenue approximately 300 feet south of 42nd. Avenue.
Approval of this waiver request would allow the City to proceed with submittal
of a SEPA checklist and construction of drainage and street improvements in
Interurban Avenue and S. 133rd Street which will alleviate severe flooding .
problems and provide traffic and pedestrian safety improvements. Denial of
this request will severely delay the project schedules and could result in the
loss of more than $2,000,000 of grant funding from the Transportation
Improvement Board.
Sincerely,
oss A. Earnst,'P.E.
Director of Public Works
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File: 85- DR03 -6
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
6300 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
(206) 433 -0179
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CITY OF TUKWILA
6200 SOUT!ICENTER BOULEVARD, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188
PETITIONER:
PROPERTY LOCATION:
EFFECT OF MORATORIUM:
STAFF REPORT
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
PHONE N (206) 433.1800
Gary I.. VanIasen, Mayor
November 16, 1990
City Of Tukwila
Interurban Avenue from 42nd Avenue to 52nd Avenue and
South 133rd from Interurban to South 134th
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to proceed with submitting
Shoreline Permit, Flood Zone Control Permit, and other
permits required for approval to construct storm drain
lines from South 133rd Street in the Fostoria Park area
out to Interurban and along the right -of -way to
Southgate Creek and then widen and install curb and
gutter, sidewalk, and landscaping in Interurban Avenue.
The applicant requested a waiver to proceed with submittal of a SEPA Checklist
and construction of the street and drainage improvements in Interurban Avenue
and South 133rd Street but received a waiver on May 21, 1990 to proceed with
the SEPA process subject to a redesign of the project to minimize and /or
eliminate the impact of the project to the streambed. Since that time, the
moratorium was amended to allow environmental review on all projects and was
extended until approximately February 1991. Additionally, a project redesign
was developed which will create continuity of the stream from the SR -599
culvert crossing to the existing streambed. The redesign includes use of
weirs in the streambed and an arch plate culvert under the roadway. The
culvert will terminate at a retaining wall located at the northeasterly edge of
the sidewalk.
IMPACT OF THE SENSITIVE AREAS ORDINANCE:
The Draft Sensitive Area Overlay District allows essential utilities and
essential right -of -way improvements subject to conditions. Essential right -
of -way or utility is defined as a system where no feasible alternative location
exists based on an analysis of technology and system efficiency.
The existing street alignment cannot be relocated to avoid the sensitive area
due to proximity of SR -599 and the Green River. The street widening provides
capacity, safety, and landscaping improvements. The alternatives would not
provide one or more of the following:
1. Sidewalk for pedestrians
2. Landscaping
3. Additional travel lanes
STAFF REPORT
November 16, 1990
Page 2
Without these capacity improvements, traffic will seek alternative routes such
as 42nd Avenue through residential area.
The Fostoria area storm water currently drains through various pipes and
ditches to the subject sensitive area and the Green River. The proposed
drainage trunkline provides improved collection and conveyance of major storm
water flows for the Fostoria basin and maintains quantity and improves the
quality of the water discharged to the creek.
The new project design meets the standards of the draft Sensitive Areas
Ordinance by:
1. Converting the existing asphalt lined swale along the north side
of SR -599 to a grass lined swale;
2. Directing surface drainage from Interurban and the northeasterly
portion of SR -599 north of South 133rd to the grass lined swale;
3. Utilizing an arch plate culvert and weirs under the roadway to
provide streambed continuity from the Green River through the
existing culvert under SR -599.
4. Utilizing construction specifications and requirements which will
protect the watercourse from erosion or pollution.
DECISION CRITERIA:
1. Intent of the moratorium
2. Best interests of the City weighed against the interests of the
individual.
a. The project will help reduce flooding in public right -of -way.
b. The project will improve traffic safety for vehicles and
pedestrians.
3. Circumstances and hardship caused by the moratorium.
a. Further delays in project development may result in loss of
$2,280,000 grant from TIB.
4. Damage that could result from strict adherence to the moratorium.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Plan View
3. Cross Section
4. Vicinity Map
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CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING ` `�'
6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 T PH(NE # (206) 433.1800
November 6, 1990
Ms. Jane Cantu
City Clerk
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Dear Ms. Cantu:
RE: SAO Waiver for Interurban (42nd - 52nd) Project
Project No. 84 -RW41
Project No. 85 -DRO3
A Sensitive Area Ordinance waiver for the Interurban Avenue (42nd - 52nd)
street and drainage project was requested in May. City Council authorized a
waiver for the SEPA Checklist by motion and requested that creek alternatives
be investigated.
Several alternatives for the Southgate Creek have been investigated. The
alternatives were developed from Council suggestions, Department of Fisheries
meetings and work by our design engineers. The result is to proceed with the
design and construction of the South 133rd Street and Interurban drain system,
and continue with design and construction of Southgate Creek on the west
(upstream) side of SR -599.
A waiver to proceed with this work is requested. The work will include
obtaining shoreline permits, completing plans and advertising the project for
bid.
Sincerely,
Ron Cameron, P.E.
City Engineer
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File: 84- RW41 -6
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Gary L. VanDusen..thryvor
Minutes - Regular Meeting
May 21, 1990
Page 3
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Con't)
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution Adopting Local
Hazardous Waste Mgt. Plan
Ordinance No. 1572 - Vacating
a Portion of Unopened 35th
Ave. So.
Instead, streams have been regarded as a problem. He feels it is time
to take a closer look at this issue.
Councilman Duffle left the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO
EXCUSE COUNCILMAN DUFFLE FROM THE MEETING DUE
TO A FAMILY EMERGENCY. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Lawrence stated he feels the larger issue is the water
quality entering the Green River. If we take a portion of this stream, a
tributary to the Green River, and pipe it, we somewhat remove the
possibility for a natural cleansing that a ditch or watercourse would
provide. Councilman Ekberg stated the need to consider the flood
control in that area. He is in favor of allowing the design review and
the SEPA checklist and waiving the sensitive areas requirements for
that portion of the project. He added that he has no major concern
about the installation of the pipes because the stream that runs
adjacent to 134th at this time will not run into it. Council will have an
opportunity to ascertain the best way to handle the overflow from the
stream at a later date. .
MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO
ALLOW THE WAIVER REQUEST TO ESTABLISH THE SEPA
PROCESS SUBJECT TO A REDESIGN OF THE PROJECT TO
'NWT AND /OR ELIMINATE THE IMPACT OF THE
TO THE STREAM BED.*
Councilman Robertson stated that the possible loss of several million
dollars worth of funding should qualify as a significant financial impact
if this project does not continue.
*MOTION CARRIED. WAIVER IS GRANTED WITH
CONDITIONS.
Rick Beeler, Director of Community Development, reported that
Suburban Cities is forwarding a modified resolution on hazardous
waste management that Council may want to look at prior to making a
decision on the matter.
MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO
CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON THE HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN AT THE MAY 29TH C.O.W. MOTION
CARRIED.
MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT
ITEM 8C BE MOVED AHEAD OF ITEM 8B. MOTION
CARRIED.
MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT
THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY.
MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Colgrove read an Ordinance of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, vacating that portion of public right -of -way within the
City of Tukwila generally described as unopened 35th Avenue South
lying northerly of South 124th Street to the end of 35th Avenue South
traveling north.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT
ORDINANCE NO.1572 BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilmember Robertson pointed out that this is unfinished business
from the annexation over a year ago. The petitioners have fulfilled
several requests, including an easement and utility resolution and lot
consolidation. Robertson is in favor of bringing this matter to
conclusion.
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