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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 73-54-SMP - ADEN CORPORATION - INTERURBAN SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT73-54-smp interurban avenue south aden corporation SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT Frank Todd, Mayor SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 5 February 1973 ADEN Corporation ATTN: P'Ir. Harold Klein 14040 Interurban Avenue South Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Klein: This correspondence is in regard to the Environmental Impact Statement, and the subsequent Shoreline Management Permit Application, submitted to this office in respect to the proposed erection of an additional building adjacent the existing facility located at the above address. PLANNING DEPARTMENT . A copy of your Environmental Impact Statement was forwarded to the State Department of Ecology on 12 January 1973 with a request by this office to make a determination as to whether or not the information supplied in the Impact Statement was sufficient in relation to the Guidelines for Implementation of the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971. The reply from the Department of Ecology, dated 30 January 1973, is enclosed for your perusal. This office feels a Shoreline Management decision cannot be made without benefit of review of an Environmental Impact Statement formulated in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act and the subsequent guidelines for preparation of Impact Statements. We must refer to City of Tukwila Ordinance #751 dated 4 December 1972 in which Section 4 provides: "All Environmental Impact Statements shall be prepared by a qualified individual, consulting firm or laboratory acceptable to the City." The State Department of Ecology, as well as the City, Aden Corpor has reviewed the Impact Statement prepared and submitted by you and has found it to be substantially deficient in knowledgeable information required in order for any reviewing agency. to perform a competent review. Thus, a complete and sufficient Impact Statement must be prepared by an individual, consulting firm or laboratory acceptable to the City and submitted for review prior to any final decision in regard to the Shoreline Management Permit Application submitted for the proposal. Please contact this office if-you have any questions or desire further guidance regarding this matter. GC /lt Encl: as on cc: Pres, City Council Mayor Dir Pub Wks Bldg Off NW Reg Off, D of E Sincerely, eage 2 Delbert F. Moss Planning Coordinator January 30, 1973 Delbert F. Moss, Planning Coordinator City of Tukwila 14475 - 59th Avenue South Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Moss: Your letter of January 12 and the attached impact statement from the Aden Corporation have been reviewed as you requested. Because of the number of en- vironmental impact statements being received in this office, the review has been regrettably brief and of modest scope. As a general comment, it is understood in this office that the impact state- ment, in its present form, has been developed in connection with a Shoreline Management decision that is being contemplated by the City of Tukwila. In connection with this situation, it would be appropriate that the impact state- ment, when it is revised, reflect the proposed Shoreline Management decision of the City of Tukwila. Additionally, the impact statement, when circulated, should be transmitted to and reviewed by whomever you feel appropriate, via a transmittal letter from the City of Tukwila. These measures are appropriate, inasmuch as the State Environmental Policy Act relates to branches of government in the State and does not directly deal with private proposals. The statement appears to be a declaration of insignificance. However, if it is intended as a full impact statement, it appears generally inadequate. Although it may be true that a fuller description of the proposed action of the Aden Corporation may exist in the application for the Shoreline Management Permit, the descriptive information that exists in the impact statement is hardly ade- quate to allow the reviewer a full understanding of the proposed warehouse project. The impact statement carries a notation that Appendix No. 2 on Human Use and Development had been developed by the City of Tukwila and was attached. How- ever, in the package that was received in this office, there were two environ- mental impact statements and site plan maps; but no other information was attached. In the discussion of existing conditions, an understanding of anything but the man -made structures in the area was not clear. As an example, the existing surface runoff conditions were not described; and it became, therefore, ex- tremely difficult to envision what impacts there would be in terms of drainage. Also, on the discussion on existing conditions, the statement is offered that local zoning is "consistent and commercial" in this area. It is not clear whether or not the use of the term "consistent" means that the proposed ware- house project is consistent with local zoning and with community planning for the project area. Under the discussion of environmental impact of the proposal, there is no men- tion made regarding the possible impact upon the people in the area in terms of both commercial and residential facilities that may exist. li:.!ni,l J. }..:: +n::. '3;;.'t'ttu2' John A. Gi ;n :,rC':lut (:i r p a, Wao.hincilo t i!& 0- Telephone (206) 753-2800 .`-its lk' c )t W1'I111Igl) l 1)(.1 11(1 Delbert F. Moss, Planning Coordinator January 30, 1973 Page 2 Additionally, the statement is made that no known geological formations exist. This, of course, is impossible. The geological formations that do exist in the area underlying the warehouse site are very possibly typical of those formations found throughout the Puget Sound area. However, inasmuch as the specific nature of the geological foundation of the area can strongly influence drainage and groundwater processes, that information on geological character should, to the extent possible, be included in the impact statement. Within the discussion of the environmental impact of the proposed action, it is inferred that there will be no impact. However, inasmuch as the warehouse fa- cility itself will occasionally have ingoing and outgoing movement of stored materials, there is undoubtedly some increment of impact that can be expected in terms of traffic. The traffic, in turn, may have a resultant effect upon traffic movement through the City streets in the area and may equally introduce an additional noise element in the area. In the discussion of alternatives, this category is intended to provide a brief summary of other proposals that may have been considered and also should provide the reviewer with an understanding of why the various other alternatives were not ultimately selected. As an example, a discussion would be helpful regarding the potential storage sites elsewhere that would have accomplished the purposes of the presently proposed warehouse facility. Under short- and long -term maintenance, enhancement, and productivity, no comment was offered in the impact statement. However, it would seem extremely appropriate that this section be used to summarize the other potential uses for which the project area might be utilized in the future; and, within this discussion, to identify those other uses that might be precluded through implementation of the present proposal. Under the heading of "Development of Proposed Action ", the statement is made that the plant receives no benefit from its location . . This statement is not clear and does not allow the reviewer an understanding of why the proposed project is being advanced if its location carries no benefit to the developer. In connection with the comment in the impact statement that time is crucial to the corporation, the question arises as to whether or not the impact statement, as transmitted by the City of Tukwila, will receive a broader distribution and review other than only in this agency. An environmental statement that is routinely circulated for the review of other agencies and individuals should carry within its covers a list of those other recipients of the statement. As indicated in the Department of Ecology advisory guidelines for Implementation of the Environ- mental Policy Act, statements that are circulated for review should have a 30- day minimum allocated to that review. The relationship of these recommended procedures, in context with the Aden proposal, should be clarified in the impact statement. Finally, as an added general comment, it would be helpful if the statement, as it may be further revised, include a summary of the proposed action and decisions Mr. Delbert F. Moss, Planning Coordinator January 30, 1973 Page 3 that may be forthcoming from the City of Tukwila. It . would be helpful if the impact statement also indicated the time frame for these expected further actions, and it would also be helpful if the impact statement summarized the various points of support and /or controversy that may have accompanied the proposal. In summary, the coverage in the statement appears to be most appropriate to a Negative Declaration. If the City regards the statement as a full .impact state- ment, these comments are offered as helpful additions that would achieve a more comprehensive document. Although the review of the statement that has been accomplished here has been very brief, the opportunity to offer these comments is appreciated. It is hoped that they will be helpful to your further consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Dennis L. Lun•`i'' E. Office of Plannin: and Program Development DLL:clp ADEN C O R P O R A T I O N 14040 - INTERURBAN AVE. SOUTH, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98168, PHONE (206) 243 -3020 24 January 1973 City of Tukwila Planning Department Tukwila, Wa. 98067 Attn: Gary Re: Our Proposed New Construction Pursuant to your phone call today I respond to your questions; 1. Elevations - I do not presently have the elevation data above sea level. I have now set about obtaining that and expect to respond in one week. However, as a general description we propose no alteration to existing elevation and existing elevation has existed for many years. It is consistantly within a few feet of surrounding elevations, all of which are essentially flat so as to accumulate rain water; part of which ultimately flows westward to existing city storm drains; part eastward to the Green River, and the majority directly absorbed by the ground. 2. Storm Drains - City storm drains and ditches exist beyond our westward property boundary. These are about 100' to 150 ft. from the proposed work. Existing roof drains are plumbed with 4" down spouts into the Green River. We propose continuing this practice on the new construction, having two 4" drains for the 2400 sq. ft. roof. 3. Percolating Liquids - We propose no alteration to our existing waste systems. The new structure will be without toilets or washroom facilities. The present structure will continue to house all sanitary facilities, which ultimately flow into the Tukwila sewer system. Concrete finished product washing water presently settles in two concrete basins from which overflow water percolates into the soil. This has served well and we anticipate no change. Sediments of this and other solid or slury wastes are frequently removed by National Disposal on a continuous contract. 4. Functions withuiNew Structure - Primarily raw steel inventory, finished concrete and steel inventory, some steel deburing, and some concrete product casting. HTK /sk Very fly yours, Harold T. Klein GC /lmt Encl: 1. .2. 3. 4; 5. 6. Dear Mr. Aggas: Ltr, City Ltr; St D Ltr, ADEN EIS; ADEN Ltr, City Slides of Frank Todd, Mayor • C0TY OF TUKWILA 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 23 ,February 1973 Department of Ecology Northwest Regional Office ATTN: Mr. Bob Aggas 15345 N.E. 36th Street Redmond, Washington 98052 Sincerely, y p tchf field Plan ng Technician of Tukwila, 5 'Feb.. 1973 of E, 30 Jan, 1973 Corp; 24 Jan; 1973 Corp, 12 Dec. 1972 of Tukwila, 12 Jan. 1973 ADEN Corp (5) PLANNING DEPARTMENT Please find enclosed a copy of correspondence in regard to a Shoreline Permit Application and Environmental Impact Statement required by the City of Tukwila of the ADEN Corporation in order to insure a proper and thorough review. Also included for your perusal are five (5) 35 mm slides depicting the existing condition of the Duwamish River bank in relation to the project site. These slides are duplicates and may be retained for your files if you so desire, if not please return them. If you have any questions or desire further information regarding this matter, please contact this office at 244 -6290. Department of Ecology ATTN: Mr. Dennis Lundblad Box 829 Olympia, Washington 98504 lmt /GC Enclosure: as Frank Todd, Mayor CITY OF TUKWILA 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 12 January 1973 Dear Mr. Lundblad: Please find enclosed a copy of an Environmental Impact Statement prepared by ADEN Corporation and submitted to this department, the local responsible agency. In the attempts by this office to review the Statement in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act Guidelines, a question as to the sufficiency of the enclosed Impact Statement has frequently surfaced. Due to the minute number of Impact Statements received by this office to date, we would appreciate a determination by your agency in regard to the question posed in para- graph two above. Sincerely, Delbert . F,:. Moss Planning Coordinator PLANNING DEPARTMENT ■ ADEN Appendix " -Site Plan Map Appendix #2 -Human Use & Development (By City of Tukwila) C O R P O R A T I O N 14040 - INTERURBAN AVE. SOUTH, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98168, PHONE (206) 243 -3020 12 December 1972 Environmental Impact Statement Of Insignificant Environmental Significance The Proposed Action To erect an additional 2400 sq. ft. of warehouse within 200 feet of the Green River, in Tukwila, Wash. The warehouse being of all steel construction and to be erected upon a thinly poured in place concrete floor and foundation slab about 30' x 90'. Such project being more fully described in Application to the City of Tukwila, Shoreline Management Act, Permit Pending, Tukwila #72 -09. Existing Conditions There presently exists, and has so for many years, a going business of Precast Concrete & Ornamental Iron, occupy- ing approximately 8,000 sq.ft. of building spaces on a lot of approximately 20,000 sq.ft. The lot is devoid of all vegitation and animal life and has been so for many years. The surface of the ground is level and the proposed structure adjoins the existing structures on existing walls totalling approx. 56', protruding about 30' from the existing structure. Local zoning is consistant and commercial in this area. Further, all adjacent land is in use as commercial and is of the flat topography, being consistantly only a few feet above maximum experienced river height. Environmental Impact of Proposed Action There will be no impact upon the various life forms for none now exist. The natural character of the area will be changed only by the unobtrusive additional building, which to the unexperienced will not be discernable from existing structures. Vegitation does not exist, geological features will not be altered, there exists no known geological formations, ground water will not be disturbed due to very limited excavation and resultant light ground surface loading. 'There exists no 'surface water bodies other than the Green River within 200 ft. The atmosphere will be interupted only so far as ridge of the roof of the proposed structure will protrude upward from the ground approximately 26 ft. ADEN C O R P O R A T I O N 14040 - INTERURBAN AVE. SOUTH, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98168, PHONE (206) 243 -3020 Unavoidable Adverse Environmental Effects None Alternatives to The Proposed Action There are many alternatives with respect to plan view geometry and that proposed was selected because of its greater utility toward intended service, compact & least imposing to the environment, and most economical design. Short & Long Terms Maintenance, Enhancement, & Productivity (No comment is offered here in the belief that the question does not apply.) Irreversible & Irretrievable Resources In as much as the site has been wholly occupied with like buildings & activities for many years there exists no natural recourse which will become irretrievable or affected in a detramental manner so as to be irreversible. Further, the structure contemplated is of prefabricated steel and semi- portable, except for the thin foundation. Development of Proposed Action ADEN CORPORATION has been awarded production contracts beyond its present covered space limitations and rather than subcontracting this work to companies outside the community we find it appropriate to add some additional covered spaces. The plant receives no benefit from its' location, being within 200' of the Green River, but in applying to the City of Tukwila for an appropriate Shoreline Management Permit we were also advised of the necessity to file an Environmental Impact Statement. Time is crucial to ADEN CORPORATION, because we must start delieveries of products in March 1973. The proposed action is simply: an extension of our business activities, which have been in continuous existance, and on the present and pro - posed site for over 10 years. an expenditure of $5,000.00 Our Directors have authorized for this project and at present we have avai ••le most commit- ments to satisfy this budget. a o d T. Klein, President i'. �. r�1t� GR.7S�lF �J Nvf 2, No 1r `a Fr r=rz oM . I -1i 3 c. 72iNLrBUrLD1Nz. Ta 8 rLe:.:si _1 ", - Pc?, \ t , 1 :f� si T:^ \ 4 ,Sti•.-SvIAP \ S brl4r "z- 1/4 M i :E' ` t e V ! 1 ►TY 1 \;r1 E b !r'� —• 1 s . APPROVED ay E• • 2. 7 2 ADEN CORPORATION '4040 Interurban Avenue South Seattle. Wn. 98168 CH 3 -3020 DRAWN RY �. `01 . _ DR-1-74 . . 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