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Permit 72-08-R - SEATTLE RENDERING WORKS - BAKER COMMODITIES REZONE
72-08-R 5795 SOUTH 130TH PLACE SEATTLE RENDERING WORKS BAKER COMMODITIES COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SERVING: KING COUNTY 410 West Harr leen St, P. O. sou 9813 S eattle, 99109 (208) 344 -7330 KITSAP COUNT,/ VI. Diet Operate/ for Toll Pr.. Number Zenith 8385 B ainbridge Island, Dial 344.7330 PIERCE COUNTY 213 Hew Building Taeom., 99402 12051 383.5551 SNOHOMISH COUNTY 508 Medlcal•Dental 11dg. Everett, .99201 12011 359.0288 Puget Sour Air Pollution Control Agency enc g g Y Thursday October 21, 1976 9:30 a.m. Call to Order - Roll Cal - Quorum Established I. Approval of Minutes, September 16, 1976 Bo..trd Meeting II. Public Hearing - Variances V1L. Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., Seattle Variance No. 176 B. Monsanto Industrial Chemicals Co., Seattle Variance No. 177 III. Unfinished Business IV. V . VII. Adjournment 410 West Harrison Street, P.O. Box 9883 (206) 344.7330 Seattle, Washington 98109 BOARD 'OF 'DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA BOARD OP o1RCCTORs CHAIRMAN: Everett Pester, Alternate for Patric* J. Gallagher, Comml.elbn.r Pierce County; Robert C. Anderson, Mayor Ewrilt Olean K. J.r.ted, Mayor 1nm.rton; Marcy 9. Poll, Member .t Large; John 0. Spellman, King County Executive Port of Seattle, Pier 66 Commissioners Hearing Room Seattle, Washington 98119 C. The Boeing Company Fire Department; Seattle Variance No. 178 Finance $ Personnel Committee Reports A. Vouchers for Approval B. Status of PSAPCA Employees Association New Business A. Letter from Mr. W. Anderson, President, Valley Furnace & Trailer Supplies Staff Reports A. ASARCO Status Monthly Activity Report VICE CHAIRMAN: N. Rl.hard Forearm, Commlalen.r Snehemish County; Gordon N. Johnet.n, Mayor Tsoems; Qene Lei*, CeermlealSn.r K11aW County: Was Uhlman, Mayer Seattle; A. R. Oamr*MMhNr, AIr Poltlttt.n Control Meer. • USSION - C nt Memo from Kjell 3comies, OCD, New bldg. at Seattle Rendering Works CITY OF TUKWILA COMMITTEE September 27, 1976 Page 3 D Independent Water Social Security - Fire Fighters Aduit - 1975 McAdoo Lawsuit • A.W.C. Regional Meeting Desimone Property )THE WHOLE MEETING Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development, stated he had conferred with the City Attorney about the new building Seattle Rendering Works had indicated they wanted to build. He said he had been requested by the City Council to interpret the legal status of the grandfather clause and the M -1 zoning category as-it would relatE: to a new building and also the time frame until a building permit could issue. He said the .. ,rendering works is an allowed use in a M -1 _zo.ne, ..hence the_.grandfather.,. clause quest is mute.. He said this was his opinion and also that of Assistant. City Attorney Hard. The City issued a permit in 1972 far a new plant. This permit was, honored by the City with no attempt to recind it. By this action the City has committed to the fact that rendering is an allowed use in an M -1 zone and Seattle Rendering has acted in good faith and made' considerable investments on this assumption. To do other than treat it as an allowed use would open the::City to a sizeable damage suit. The implementation and interpretation of local codes is an administrative function and therefore should the Council feel this use should not be allowed in an M -1 zone, they should direct the Planning Commission and Staff to undertake an amendment to the zoninc'. ordinance to this effect. With respect to the timing for a building permit to be issued it would begin at such a time as the applicant submits to the City a shoreline permit application. With the assump- tion it is received by September 30, 1976 and all of the permits are approved by the various agencies construction on a new plant could begin on March 1, 1977. Council President Hill stated he felt the Council should direct the Staff'to draft an ordinance setting forth the restrictions in the M -1 zoning, to be presented at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 11, 1976 for the Council's review. Councilman Traynor said he thought the matter should be brought before the Planning Commission for review. Council President Hill said he thought there should be a time limit of 90 days on the reques Co. Councilman Van Dusen said he was concerned about a letter directed,tc the City stating this company had a claim of $24,000 for improvements to the Independent Water Company. He said the letter had been answ- ered'by the City Attorney denying the claim. Mayor Bauch said it was a bill Miss Nelson would have to pay and the City was not liable for payment. Council President Hill stated in accordance with the vote taken by the Fire Fighters the City Council had directed administration to ' withdraw them from Social Security. He said he would like the Administrative Assistant to get information about three or four plans where their money could be invested. Councilman Pesicka said she felt the Fire Fighters should come to the City Council seeking approval of the plan they wanted. Mayor Bauch said the Fire Fighter: had said they wanted a plan that the City would administer for them. Councilman Traynor said he had been curious as to why the City has not had an audit. He said he thought they came in automatically once a year. Councilman Traynor said the lawsuit with McAdoo would be held Wednesday, September 29, 1976. Mayor Bauch said the A.W.C. Regional Meetings were scheduled for Auburn on October 26 and Bellevue on October 27. He stated they would like to know how many are going to attend. The dinner part of the meeting will start at 6:30 P.M. He said there would be a meetin prior to the dinner in Auburn regarding women in government. Mayor Bauch said the meeting would be concerned with legislation that is coming up. He said the Suburban Mayor's meeting will be next week o October 6 in Issaquah. Mayor Bauch said the City Council had received a letter from Mr. Stoknes reporting on the Planning Commission meeting with respect to the Desimone property. He said the hearing was at his request. He said the City Council would have to direct hint to appeal. He had applied cur the rezone to get it moving. Councilman Traynor said he ( September 13, 1976 7 :50 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Council President Hill called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. ROLL CALL OF GARDNER, TRAYNOR, HILL, SAUL, MS. PESICKA, VAN DUSEN, MS. HARRIS. COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION )Air Pollution CITY OF TUKWILA '30MMITTEE OF TEIE WHOLE MEETING( M I N U T E S Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE .APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED, WITH MS. HARRIS VOTING NO. MOVEDBY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 30, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED, WITH MS. HARRIS VOTING NO. Council President Hill read a memo received from Mrs. Thelma Larson, 12522 51st South, Tukwila stating she would like to go on record that the odor is not 100% the Rendering Works. It is partly from the Codiga Farm. She said she had called Air Pollution and they told her it is not the Codiga Farm but is the Rendering Works, but she lives near there and it definitely comes from the Farm. She says she prefers the smell of the Rendering Works to the terrib7 odor from the Codiga Farm. Council President Hill introduced Mr. Dave Rogers, Supervising Air Pollution Inspector, King County. Mr. Rogers said Mrs. Larson had called their office, they had come out twice and the odor was traced to the rendering works and not the farm. Mr. Rogers explained the Puget Sound Air Control agency was established by the State Legislature to protect the citizens from air pollution. He said in order to enforce the law they have t have complainants who are willing to testify in court and have an inspection that verifies the source of the pollution. He added the Seattle Rendering plant has been cited nine times this year for violation of the air pollution law. He said the Seattle Rendering plant is working to control the pollution, there will be a meeting at the Port of Seattle, Pier 66, on October 21 at 9 :30 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the action they are'taking to control the pro- blem. He invited all present to be in attendance at the meeting. Ben Aliment, co -owner of the Foster Golf Course, stated he had brought to the meeting the signatures of 800 people on a petition requesting the City of Tukwila and /or The Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency to cease the operation of Seattle Rendering Works until such time as pollutants, obnoxious smells, and general pollu- tion are removed from the atmosphere, ground, and rivers. He added that some of the people who play golf and eat at the golf • course have threatened to discontinue their membership if the pro- blem is not corrected. Others say they are embarrassed to bring guests there because of the smell. He continued it had been the opinion of the previous City Atorney and Mayor that the rendering workswere operating out of code. Council President Hill asked if the present City Attorney had been asked for a legal opinion on the matter. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development, said it would be a good question to ask the City Attorney. He continued the as soon as the rendering works apply for a building permit to build a newplant the whole matter would be reviewed. Councilman Harris saidthe rendering facility is a desperately needed one and is a service to the people. She said she felt it was necessary for the people to get their heads together and work out the problem in a satisfactory manner to all concerned. She said the company has installed new equipment and is in the process of installing more equipment in an effort to eliminate the problem. Bill Smith, audience, said he plays at Foster Golf Course and the smell is terrible. He said they previously had 500 to 600 members every yea] and now they are down to approximately 250 members as no one wants to play because of the obnoxious odor. Gordon Richardson, audience, asked what the City of Tacoma had done to diminish their . air pollution problem. Mr. Rogers said they had spent 40 million dollars and are still working on the problem.' He continued that whenever a complaint is received his office investigates and identi- fies the smell and takes action. Carol Teasell, audience, said she livesin the Terrace Apartments and cannot open her terrace doors dui C ITY OF COMMITTEE(' THE WHOLE MEETING September 13, 1976 Page 2 DISCUSSION - Contd. A ir Pollution - Contd. to the odor. Ethel Delaine, audience, said she does not live close enough to be affected by the odor in her home, but she does play golf at the Foster Golf Course and the smell is terrible. She said theother golf clubs do not want to come here to play because of the embarrassing odor. Others in the audience agreed the smell is nauseating, they cannot play golf, open their windows, or eat. Wes Benefiel, Seattle Rendering Works, said his company started working on the odor problem last October or Novemeber. He said the majority of the odor is coming from the old plant which was built 20 -30 years ago when there was no air pollution controls. He said they had installed a chemical system in March which was a complete failure. He said he had engaged a firm andthey are working on the condenser, which was tested today. He said the odor will be re- duced'but they do not feel it is a long range solution. He said they felt the long term solution would be a new plant using differ- ent methods. He continued they are doing everything as fast as the can; it is a problem that cannot be taken care of overnight. He introduced Richard Schoenberg of the Dupps Company who said he had been engaged to install the equipment and eliminate the odor of • rendering. He continued the odors that are objectionable are from the cooking process. He said he had worked with many rendering plants located in metropolitan areas and they were successful in eliminating odors; the method is costly but odors can be eliminated Dwayne Anderson, representative from Environmental Research Co., said they had been engaged by the Seattle Rendering Works to do re- search in the problems of air pollution. He explained the process of "air scrubbing" his company uses in eliminating odors. He said there may be a slight chlorine smell in the air, but not the objec- tionable odor. Ben Aliment, audience, asked how long it would take to install the system. Mr. Schoenberg said they were looking at a six month schedule after the approval is obtained. Mr. Lee Johnson SeattleRendering Works, said a new condenser had been put in that will reduce the odor coming from the old rendering plant. By March 1, 1977 they should be able to reduce more odors. Councilman Van Dusen asked if they had two plants, one enclosed and one not 'enclosed. Mr. Johnson said there is an old plant, a newer plant, and a_projected new plant. The one built in 1942, back. of the golf course, will be torn down; the one built in 1972 will be updated. Mr. Benefiel, Seattle Rendering Works, said the material starts arriving in theafternoon and the plant is in process in the early evening and that is why the odor is bad in the evening. Councilman ,Traynor said he.had lived on the hill for 20 years and the odor is worse now than it has ever been. Mr. Benefiel said that is because the plant is being run 24 hours a day and processing has been speeded up, the total volume is up 35%. He continued that as soon as they get the permit from the City they have engaged the Duke Company to install equipment that will eliminate odors. Councilman Van Dusen asked what guarantee the City would have regar ing air pollution. Mr. Rogers said the plans have been submitted by the Seattle Rendering•Works and will be considered at the Oct. 2 meeting. Doris Phelps, audience, asked when the plans would be ready so they can apply for a building permit. Mr. Schoenberg said hiscompany was ready with the plans and they would be submitted in two to three weeks. Council President Hill said the plant is neede and serves a purpose, if it can just be made so it is not objection able to the people in town. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development, said it would take 2 - 3 months to process a shoreline permit. He added it was his thought that since the City did issue permit to build in 1972 and no code changes have been made since, t City have to give a permit now for them to build. Mr. Johnson said as this season approaches the odor will be less as winds blow more and it is colder. Mr. Schoenberg said the condense is installed but it is a stop -gap. He said they would guarantee tli odor will be eliminated by next year if the equipment is operated properly and he felt it would be. RECESS 9 :00 P.M.-9 :10 P.M. MOVEDBY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR TEN MINUTES. CARRIED. Council President Hill calledthe meeting back to order with Council Members present as previously listed. p rCITY OF TUKWILA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING September 13, 1976 Page 3 DISCUSSION - Contd.. r Pollution - Contd. Council President Hill said the City Council wished to direct Mr. Stoknes, Director of Community Development, and Steve Hall, Directo of Public Works, to get a legal opinion from Mr. Hard, City Attorney, about the grandfather clause.andthe M -1 zoning as it woul relate to the new building Seattle Rendering Works wants to build. He continued theCity Council would also like a time frame to get an Environmental Impact Statement. He said as soon as this is received the subject would be on the agenda to be discussed. Mr. Stoknes said the information could be presented to the City Council in about two weeks. \ Preliminary Plat Approval (Sky View Acres) Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development, explained the re- quest for plat approval of Sky View Acres, stating the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to conditions they had set forth regarding storm water run -off, undergrounded utilities, sidewalks, accuracy of survey, and design of roadway section. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, showed with an overhead projecter the proposed project and area involved. Mr.Stoknes said the proposed resolution is requested to be on the agenda: "for the next City Council meeting. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SKY VIEW ACRES BEING OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FILE NO. 76-26-SUB, BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 20, 1976. CARRIED. Ltr. to Frank Todd from Kjell Stoknes, OCD Dir., No. of units allowed on property at 62nd Ave. So. & So. 153rd Mr. Stoknes, Director of Community Development, stated Mr. Todd hac requested. - an interpretation regarding how many units he could place on his property zoned R -3 in the vicinity of 62nd Ave. So. and So. 153rd St. He said in looking up the definitions it wa: his interpretation that the entire parcel of approximately 22 acre: is.one lot as presently defined in R -3 zoning which can contain one building or structure which can contain within it from one to four dwelling units. He added this analysis is for the property in an unsubdivided condition. Should Mr. Todd choose to subdivide the density would be related to the lot sizes he chose to develop. Mr, Todd said it appeared the City had a double standard with respect 1 businesses or residents. Mr. Stoknes said he agreed that by past actionthe City had taken a double standard. Discussion continued as to the interpretation set forth in the letter. Mr. Stoknes saic the City Council makes the laws of the City, giving Staff the power to enforce the law; he would welcome suggestions from the City Council and he would follow them. Mr. Todd said he was not suggest ing the interpretation contained in the letter be changed, but he felt a look should be taken into the law. Mr. Stoknes said he thought the City should have a new subdivision ordinance, he felt was more than an R -3 zoning problem. Councilman Harris said the City Council could render an interpretation on Section 18 of the T.M.C., define it to give Mr. Stoknes the direction he has request She continued that what would solve this problem is a Planned Unit Development ordinance. Mr. Stoknes stated Mr. Hard, City Attorney, had said the City was very vulnerable in the land-use problem. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY MS. PESICKA, THAT THIS MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR HIS RECOMMENDATIONS INSOFAR AS HIS INTERPRETATION OF THE ORDINANCE. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5 VOTING NO: GARDNER, TRAYNOR, HILL, SAUL, HARRIS; 2 VOTING YES: MS. PESICKA AND VAN DUSEN. MOTION FAILED 5 TO 2. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTERPRET SECTION18.16.080 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MEAN AS FOLLOWS: (1) FOR EACH 6,000 SQUARE FEET A ONE TO TWO FAMILY DWELLING MAY BE BUILT; (2) FOR EACH 8,000 SQUARE FEET, A THREE FAMILY MELLING, INCLUDING CONVERSIONS, MAY BE BUILT; (3) FOR EACH 9,600 SQUARE FEE A FOURFAMILY DWELLING, INCLUDING CONVERSIONS, MAY BE BUILT; PROVIDED THAT EACH BUILDING SHALL PROVIDE ADEQUATE PARKING WITHIN THE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR THE OCCUPANTS. CARRIED. MOU WILA CITY COUNCIL ME�;'1'1NU l J� Page 3, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT: BUSINESS Bid Award Assoc. Sand & Gravel Notice of Bid Call ,Base Station Radio Strander Bridge Seattle Rendering Works - Zoning b Tukwila Industrial Trade Fair DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks Fire Planning Cd..A.Lil 17 /97Z Being the one, only, and therefore lowest bid, it was MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ACCEPT THE BID OF ASSOCIATED SAND AND GRAVEL FOR THE FURNISHING OF ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY PAVING FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1972. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HILL, TO CALL FOR BIDS ON A BASE STATION RADIO AND MOBILE RADIO UNITS. CARRIED. The City Clerk will accept bids up to the hour of 3 :00 pm on Monday, August 7, 1972. The bid award to be made at the regular meeting of the Council to be held on August 7, 1972, Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter which he sent to Mr. Bruner asking for further consideration of our grant application re: Strander Bridge. Mayor Todd also asked Council backing in the matter of seeking a $100,000 increase in the $270,000 grant portion previously offered by the State under "Jobs Now" and asked the Council to sign a letter to that effect. MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE WORDING IN THE LETTER BE CHANGED FROM COUNCIL TO CITY AND THEN TO SIGN. CARRIED. Mayor Todd submitted a letter to the Council in which he urged them to reverse their decision of the previous meeting at which time they stated their belief that a Rendering Works was legal under M -1 zoning. Mayor Todd assured them that it would be harmful to the City and would put the M -1 land in jeopardy. After lengthy discussion it was MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, TO RECIND THE PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION, THAT ALTHOUGH THEY CONSIDERED RENDERING PLANT OPERATIONS NOT ALLOWABLE UNDER M -1 ZONING, SEATTLE RENDERING MAY.CONTINUE NON- CONFORMING USE UNDER A "Grandfather Clause ". CARRIED. . Charles Baker, Executive Dir. of the Tukwila Industrial Council, gave a brief presentation on the Tukwila Industrial Trade Fair and congratulated the City on its 60 years, he then introduced Mr. Jim Johnson, Promotional Mgr. for Southcenter. Mr. Johnson presented details of the Tukwila Industrial Trade Fair which will be held at the Southcenter Mall from August 20th through September 2nd of this year. OLD BUSINESS McMicken Hts. Park MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO REJECT THE Site OFFER OF THE PROPOSED MCMICKEN HTS. PARK SITE PROPERTY. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor reported that the Park has been surveyed and they will be ready to go out for bids on the new Tennis Courts soon. Mayor Todd reported that he will be meeting with the negotiator with regard to the Fire Department .on Wed., July 19th at 9:00 am. Del Moss, Planning Coordinator, read a letter he received from John Spellman, King County Executive. The letter referred to a $9,000 grant to be received by the County for shoreline inventory purposes from the State Planning and Community Affairs Agency. It -g--" of +h oitis anr1 towns in the -2- � � P l QXl r2� r2 °) Cei yi✓r, ( Yitri e2 3L) /q2 Motion by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mr. Lirik and carried to recommend to City Council the request for rezone by granted. Hugh Mitchell Rezone Chairman Harrison opened the Public Hearing for Hugh Mitchell's request for rezone. General discussion by the Commission followed. Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Kirsop and carried to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Mr. Kirsop, seconded by Mr. Sneva and carried to recommend to City Council the request for rezone be granted subject to the fol- lowing Condition: That a review by made of the present property improvements to insure compliance with the requirements of M -2 zoning. NEW BUSINESS Seattle City Light Variance Chairman Harrison opened the Public Hearing to hear Seattle City Light's request for a variance from the Tukwila Underground Utilities Ordinance #486. Mr. Tom O'Brien, Seattle City Light was asked, by Chairman Harrison, who was financially responsible for the installation of the power lines from Interurban Avenue to the Canyon Estates Apartment Complex. Mr. O'Brien stated the installation was accomplished at no expense to the property owner. Motion by Mrs. Davis, seconded by Mr. Link and carried to recess the Public Hearing until June 19, 1972, at 8:00 P.M., in order to enable the City Council to sit in conjunction with the Planning Commission to hear this request. OTHER BUSINESS Seattle Rendering Works Mr. Wes Bennefiel, Seattle Rendering Works, approached the Planning Commission with his attorney, Mr. John H. Strasburger, of Short, Cressman & Cable. Mr. Bennefiel read aloud a letter from the City Attorney, addressed to the Tukwila Planning Department, dated June 14, 1972, relaying the City Attorney's opinion of the interpretation of the M -1 zoning code concerning the uses allowable within that zone. In the City Attorney's opinion, the Seattle Rendering Works did not fit within the allowable uses. Mr. Strasburger proceeded with a review of the history of Seattle Rendering Works. He stated the Rendering Works property was annexed in September of 1957 and was subsequently zoned in the original zoning ordinance „251• as M -1. Two (2) building permits were issued in 1962 under that zoning and has remained under that zoning until the present. Mr. Strasburger also faulted the City Attorney in that no specific reasons were cited for his opinion. Therefore, Mr. Strasburger requested the Commission review the M -1 zoning code and recommend to the City Council that M -1 zoning does allow an operation such as Seattle Rendering Works. Discussion of the Zoning Code by the Commission members followed. Motion by Mr. Kirsop, seconded by Mrs. Davis and carried to address the following statement to the City Council: It is the t i op of the Planning Commission that the property occupied by Seattle Rendering Works has been a proper use under the M -1 category and that a building permit should not be denied on the basis of adequacy of the M -1 zone. The decision is based on the long period of occupancy of the site and previous expansions under an M -1 classification. The similar processes and products permitted under the description of M -1 occupancy (sections 29,30,36 and 45, PARA 1$.40.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code) are major, factors. The business licensing of the firm is under the 'meat processing' category, and no slaughtering is conducted on the premises. The expansion proposed will permit the installation of odor control equip- ment and reduction in use of river water in the processing. Since the petitioner hopes to obtain a building permit in the near future, subject to resolution of the zoning issue, your concurrence and appro- priate direction to the Building Department would be appreciated. ACC Don Koll Warehouse -3- Motion by Mr. Sneva, seconded by Mr. Link and carried to approve plans subject to previous Andover ACC conditions and plans check by appropriate City official. Pitney-Bowes Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried to approve plans subject to previous Andover ACC conditions and plans check by appropriate city official. The Planning Department was directed by the Commission to notify Mr. Tom Sconzo of the re- opening of the review of landscaping on McCann's Projects #186 and 193. This subject to be scheduled for the next regular meeting. my 5, 1972 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL ORDINANCES AND Ord: 711 Use Assessment Appl. Ord. 712 GACO Western rezone Ord. 713 Hugh Mitchell rezone Res. 302 Grant Acceptance Strander Bridge CORRESPONDENCE AND Alcoholism Program Masseuse License (. _ REGULAR MEETING MINUTES GARDNER, HILL, JOHANSON, Councilman TRAYNOR being Claims Fund WS Fund (Rev. Warrants) Mayor Pro -Tem Johanson led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT. CARRIED. STERLING, STEVENS, CRAIN, seated at 8:30 pm. 2071 -2119 1135 -1141 R- 23 -R -24 Total Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers TO APPROVE THE $ 7,731.86 17,815.09 (14,532.19) $25,546.95 RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance that established fee for current use assessment applications to be set at $50.00, plus one dollar pea acre or fraction thereof, of the property described in the application. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 711 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance that rezones from R -1 to M -2 and area commonly known as Gaco Western and states legal description therein. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 712 IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL TO READ BY TITLE ONLY THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance that rezones from R -1 to M -2 an area commonly known as the Hugh Mitchell property and stated legal description therein. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 713 IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. After a brief presentation by Del Moss, Planning Coordinator on the citys position of the Strander Bridge project and by Mr. Charles Baker on the position of the industrial.and business area it was MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO.READ AND ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION. Attorney Parker read the Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the grant in 'sum of $270,000 from the State Department o: Commerce, to aid in the construction of the Strander Bridge. THE MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 302 CARRIED. CURRENT BUSINESS The council directed the City Clerk to obtain a list of the local agencys and to contact Valley General Hospital re: possible areas of contribution of the 27 liquor profit and tax funds that must be turned over to one of those agencys effective July 1, 1972. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HILL, TO ISSUE A PERMANENT MASSEUSE LICENSE TO JANIE M. MARTIN FOR Ti] CURRENT YEAR . CARRIED. A letter addressed to the Council President re: Seattle Rendering Works and its proper use under the M -1 category and the issuance of a building permit was brought before the Council for its consideration. After discussion on the interpretati of the Municipal Code it was MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COT'MJTTRRTnN PRCOMMENDATIONS ON THE MATTER. CARRIED. SERVING: • KING COUNTY 410 West Harrison St. P. 0. Box 9863 Seattle, 98109 (206) 344-7330 KITSAP COUNTY Dial Operator for Toll Free Number Zenith 8385 Bainbridge Island, Dial 344 -7330 PIERCE COUNTY 213 Hess Building Tacoma, 98402 (206) 383-5851 SNOHOMISH COUNTY 506 Medical- Dental Bldg. Everett, 98201 (206) 259.0268 PUGET SOUND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY Mr. Kjell Stokness City of Tukwila 6230 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Subject: Seattle Rendering Dear Mr. Stokness: RAK : f ch Enc BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN: Everett Foster, Alternate for Patrick J. Gallagher, Commissioner Pierce County; Robert C. Anderson, Mayor Everett; Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor Bremerton; Harvey S. Poll, Member at Large; John 0. Spellman, King County Executive; October 13, 1976 Respectfully, R. est 410 West Harrison Street, P.O. Box 9863 (206) 344 -7330 Seattle, Washington 98109 Enclosed are copies of the Seattle Rendering. Variance Application, Opening Statement, Staff. Recommendations and the Agenda for the October 21 Board meeting, as we discussed on the phone today. We would be pleased to have you, or a representative of the City of Tukwila, attend the meeting and pre- sent your position and requirements on the matter. Sr. Air Pollution Engineer VICE CHAIRMAN: N. Richard Forsgren, Commissioner Snohomish County; Gordon N. Johnston, Mayor Tacoma; Gene Lobe, Commissloner Kitsap County; Wes Uhlman, Mayor Seattle; A. R. Dammkoehler, Air Pollution Control Officer. • rl .BUSINESS Seattle Rendering Works, Inc. NAME: g AGENCY USE ONLY VARIANCE N0: 176 2. BUSINESS 13601 Beacon Coal Mine Road ADDRESS: Seattle, Washington 9$17$ DATE STAMP: RECEIVED AUG 31197G PUGET SOUND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 3. NATURE OF • BUSINESS: Rendering 4.SECTION(S) OF REGULATION I FROMI!WHICH VARIANCE IS q` t1 Q. , x1.2 S.PERIOD OF TIME FOR WHICH : % . VARIANCE IS SOUGHT: . at , to �; 1 977 6.TYPE OF EQUIPMENT AFFECTED: Rendering plant • 7.NUMBER PEOPLE EMPLOYED:35 8.LAST ANNUAL PAYROLL: $512,000 9.LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: —• • • • 10.NAME AND ADDRES.. OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO APPLY FOR VARIANCE AND RECEIVE SERVICE OF NOTICES: W. W. Bennefiel c/o Seattle 13601 Beacon Seattle, Washington 12. S I TUP,j : Rendering Works, Inc. Coal Mine Road 9$17$ . DATE - 11.1'HONE : 423-1431 ( -446 FORM .6 1 .;n 1.9 /7d B .D OF DIRECTORS PUGET SOUND R POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 410 West Harrison St., Seattle, Wn. 98119 (206) 344 Application for Variance fro COPY Regulation NOTE: Before preparing this application please read note on back of page. Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency 410 West Harrison Street Seattle, Washington 9$119 &attire . . R NDERU G RKS BUYERS OF MEAT SCRAP • GREASE • TALLOW 13601 BEACON COAL MINE ROAD 242 -2828 OR 243 -1421 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98178 Attention: Mr. A. R. Dammkoehler Air Pollution Control Officer Dear Sirs: Seattle Rendering Company Coal Mine Road South, Seattle, to Marolf Rendering Company, a location in 1936 by the Marolf August 30, 1976 This will serve as the supporting data requirement for the attached variance application for relief from Section 9.11A and 9.12 of Regulation 1. was established at 13601 Beacon Washington in 1941 as successor company established at the same interests. LAUREL JOHNSON PRESIDENT It presently has 35 full time employees and receives raw material from 12 independent suppliers. With a fleet of 22 trucks it picks up fallen animals, fish and shellfish scrap, feathers, restaurant grease, butcher shop scrap and packing house offal from southern Lewis County to the Canadian border and the Pacific Ocean to the Cascade Mountains. This material amounts to over one million pounds per week. Its services include the removal of 150,000 pounds per week of fallen animals, 150,000 pounds per week of waste feathers from the poultry industry, 200,000 pounds per week of fish scrap and shellfish waste, 100,000 pounds per week of packing house waste, with the remainder being restaurant grease and butcher house scrap. Seattle Rendering is the only rendering company south of Bellingham, Washington and north of Portland, Oregon presently handling feathers, fallen animals and fish and shellfish scraps. These waste products amount to an animal poundage of 31.2 million pounds. Page 2 Other services include 24 hour per day, seven day per week pick up service for animals killed on highways in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. This is done at the request of law enforcement agencies in these counties and the Washington State Patrol. At the request of the State and County Health Departments, the service includes pick up of animals in streams, rivers, lakes and bays. Recently a dead whale floating in Elliott Bay was re— moved at the request of the Health Department. When zoological specimens require disposal, Seattle Rendering has, at no cost, accepted them. This includes elephants and other large animals. In 1972, in order to anticipate the demand for greater offal volumes created by population growth and disposal laws, a new five cooker facility was erected adjacent to the existing plant. The capital invested in this addition was over $600,000, with approxi— mately $150,000 of this amount used for. air and water pollution control devices. This air pollution equipment is in two parts. Drier odors are scrubbed in a contact scrubber utilizing hydrogen peroxide as the oxidant. The cooker exhaust gas goes to a Hudson air condenser connected to an irrigated packed tower. The peroxide oxidized effluent and the condenser effluent then go to an anaero— bic filter and drainfield. In order to more fully comply with stringent air and water pol— . lution laws, the rendering company is at the present time investing over $50,000 in air pollution control equipment to control odor emissions from their old plant. This installation is progressing according to schedule and should be completed prior to September 1, 1976. This equipment includes Hudson Engineering Company air con— denser attached to a peroxide irrigated Intalox filled packed tower. An intensified plant maintenance and odor reduction program has been initiated to reduce odors from drains, hot wells and plant spills. Plans are being formulated to fill in the open pond adjacent to the barrel washing facility. This program is outlined in Exhibit 1. These remedies.will materially reduce odor emissions from the facilities. A summary of emissions occurring is given in Exhibit 3. . As soon as the necessary permits are obtained, a new $1.1 million continuous rendering plant will be built on vacant land at the rendering site. This plant will be manufactured by Dupps Manu— facturing Company. A plant layout, together with a list of plant installation, is attached. The pollution control equipment will be . manufactured by Pollution Control Engineering. This equipment will Page 3 be of the scrubbed packed tower type, costing over $90,000 and carries the manufacturer's guarantee of allowing only 100 odor units /SCF to escape from the totally enclosed facility. Until this new facility is constructed, it is requested that a variance from Section 9.11A and 9.12 of Regulation 1 of the Puget Sound Air Pollution Agency be granted on the following grounds: 1. The gases presently emanating from the existing facilities, while on occasion odorous, are not damaging to the health, safety or welfare of the public. In U. S. EPA. Report No. 450/1- 74-006 on the Control of Rendering Odors, P -5 -1, they note that no data are available to relate odors, by themselves, to any specific organic disease and that odors bear no relationship to the toxi— city of a gas. A report by Food, Chemical & Research Laboratories, Inc. measuring hydrogen sulfide levels at the plant site, plus selected areas adjacent to the plant, is submitted as Exhibit 2. You will note that the results of their analysis show that less than 1 ppm of this odorous gas is emitted from the area. The odor threshhold of hydrogen sulfide is 4.7 ppb with a toxic level of 20 ppm. In the 35 years Seattle Rendering has been operating, there has not been one incidence of sickness of the plant personnel attributable to plant odors. With the upgrading of the air and water pollution equipment on the old facilities and the remedies initiated with regard to plant maintenance, the existing odor levels will be greatly reduced. 2. Should the present rendering plant not be allowed to operate, there will be a health hazard created in the community. This is the case since there are not sufficient existing facilities in Western Washington equipped to handle the 52 million pounds of offal presently being rendered harmless by Seattle Rendering Works. Fallen animals, feathers, fish scrap and shellfish waste would have to be disposed of on an individual basis inthe eight counties served by Seattle Rendering and their independent suppliers. This would cause monumental problems in the sanitary landfills if they were allowed to be used for this purpose, providing the offal was even presented for disposal. . Under. Chapter 16.6$ of the Revised Code of Washington, all fallen large animals such as cows, horses, mules, etc. have to either be rendered or buried immediately after demise. Dumping in sanitary landfills is not allowed. If buried, all parts of the animal must be covered by three feet of earth. As the water table in the Kent and Snoqualmie Valleys is within three feet of the surface at all times, the burial of animals as a disposal method is not condoned by the King County Health Department. No service would be available to law enforcement officers on a 24 hour per day, seven day per week basis to remove fallen animals from highways in King and parts of Pierce and Snohomish counties. Of the other six plants in Western Washington, with the exception of Seattle Rendering, (1) none can handle feathers, (2) only two can handle fallen animals, and on occasion these two have asked Seattle Rendering to take their overload, (3) one handles shop scrap and yellow grease only, (4.) one handles rest— aurant grease only and (5) the remaining two are in —house opera— tions of meat packers who handle only their own offal. 3. There would be an economic loss to the community. With a payroll of over $500,000 per year as the result of salaries accrued to plant personnel, 35 employees would be forced on the already tight job market. Contracts with 12 independent raw material suppliers would be cancelled with the resulting loss of $500,000 per year of fees paid. They employ 16 persons. 4. The degree of compliance with Regulation 1, Section 9.11A and 9.12 will be essentially complete during the proposed variance period, It is further requested that this variance be granted until --ber ' Starting and completion dates are as follows: September 1, 1976 — December 31, 1976 Obtain necessary permits from City of Tukwila, select and procure equipment. Engineering is proceeding concurrently with permit application and nds advanced will be lost if permits are denied. ( January 1 1977 — ©, .91 1977 Install equipment �� — ,F3 1977 Adjust equipment following installation. Page 4 It takes approximately nine months to erect the plant after obtaining the necessary permits. Should the permit be issued prior to'December 31, 1976, the Board of Directors of the PSAPCA will be notified. In all cases will the board by supplied with additional information concerning the progress of construction, odor abatement and other data pertinent to the variance. Yours very truly, SEATTLE RENDERING WORKS W. W. Benne ie1 Page 5 EXHIBIT 1 - Odor Abatement Schedule 6. Provide hood for: 5. Cover and connect to irrigated (a) air flotation unit b anaerobic filter feed tank (c) condensor water tank (disassembled & removed) (d) wooden settling tank (e) vent from anaerobic filter waste tank (f) feather vibrating screen (a) feather cooker discharge screw (b) feather cooker elevator (c) surge bin to drier (d) loading dome on fish cookers 1 and 2 To be Completed By 1. Fill in barrel washing swamp 10 -1 -76 2. Pave west side feather plant from boiler blow off drain - CO anaerobic filter waste tank & curb area 6-1 -77 3. Provide 2,000 gallon tank with heating coils to receive foam and to avoid spills from air flotation unit 11 - - 4. Provide peroxide irrigated packed scrubber with fan from feather air condenser to treat non - condensables 11 -1 -76 11 -1 - 1 -1 -77 3 - 1 - 77 7. Connect Items 6 to feather drier scrubber 3 - - 8. Cover hot wells in old plant 11 - - 9. Provide covered drains for: (a) boiler blow down 10 -1 -76 (b) tallow tank blow down 10. Provide weekly pick up service for used restaurant grease cans, rubbish and floor sweepings 10 -1 -76 Exhibit 1 11. Check peroxide residue of scrubber effluent on daily basis and send report of findings .to - PSAPCA monthly .12. Have Food, Chemical & Research provide monthly inspection service of facilities for odor emissions with copy of report sent to PSAPCA 13. Have full time clean up man to police area daily To be Completed 9 -1 -76 Page 2 TO: Chief - Enforcement FROM: Air Pollution Inspector - King County SUBJECT: Complaints and Notices of Violation issued to Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., prior to January 1, 1976 A review of our records shows that there were five (5) odor com- plaints in 1970, three (3) in 1972, five (5) in 1973, and twelve (12) in 1974, with the first Notice of Violation being issued on October 10, 1974. Commencing with January of 1975, the Agency received 26 complaints . of odor. Every month except February and November there was at least one (1) complaint. Since January 1, 1976, there have been one hundred sixty four (164) complaints with fourteen (14) Notices of Violation issued. This total is accurate as of October 7, 1976. These figures do not reflect the many meeting and /or discussions between Agency personnel and representatives of Seattle Rendering Works, Inc. DHW : f ch cc: Sr. AP Engineer, Kester Supr. AP Inspector - King County October 7, 1976 Respectfully, D. H. Walls - Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency STAFF RECO }PIENDATIONS Honorable Members: 410 West Harrison Street. P.O. Box 9863 (206) 344-7330 Seattle. Washington 98109 October 6, 1976 TO: Board of Directors Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency SUBJECT: Application for Variance No. 176 Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., Tukwila, Washington Variance from Section 9.11(a) and 9.12 of Regulation I for an Inedible Rendering Plant Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., located at 13601 Beacon Coal Mine Road South, has applied for a variance from Section 9.11(a) and 9.12 of Regulation I until October 21, 1977. Dur- ing this one -year time period, the applicant proposes to replace the five existing batch rendering cookers in the old portion of the plant and install a new, continuous rendering process, and up -grade the odor control facilities in other portions of their plant. The staff has reviewed the applicant's proposal in their vari- ance application and believes that the new rendering facility, coupled with the odor abatement schedule in Exhibit 1 of their variance application, will bring the odors from the plant into compliance with Regulation I. However, because of numerous citizen complaints and the need to minimize odor emissions to the greatest degree practical during the variance time period, the staff does not propose that a variance from Section 9.11(a) be granted: The staff believes that it is mandatory that the applicant takes all reasonable precautions and uses all reasonable methods to mini- , -• s-• mite odor emissions to the greatest degree practical during :€ the variance time period. cD• -, -:• • o• rr Therefore, it is proposed that the Agency staff continue to ••• ,.,write Notices of Violation for documented violations of Sec- tion 9.11(a) and, if the applicant proceeds to install the new rendering process on schedule, and completes the odor abate- ment schedule in Exhibit 1 within the time period proposed, and takes all reasonable precautions and uses all reasonable methods to minimize odor emissions during the variance time period, no Civil Penalties would be assessed for those Notices of Violation. If, however, the applicant fails to install the new rendering process as proposed, and /or fails to meet ' ' "''' -' the proposed odor abatement schedule of their Exhibit 1, and/ or fails to take all reasonable precautions and /or fails to 4:: or:,O:S - .. .. te, a T."..,. e. P.1•.e• J Ga!',V... Co.. — ss•on.• Poona Couny: VICE CN*.RMAN: N. Plena. forainn. Geeenlaalenet Snanomlan County. .. -_e . e.e• r.e e.. G•een 11 . a m m .et Onmerean. Garcon N. Jonnaton. Maser Tatoa; Gene Lobe, COm,,alenee xltaao Gaunt,: — • ' • e—..• et .art. Jaen 0 5:r; . .nx tmaGees', reaeutne. Wes Unman, Ma,,, Seattle: A. R. Oammaeel.lve. Au P011utlon Control O.I.0.?. -2- use all reasonable methods to minimize odor emissions during the variance time period, Civil Penalties in the amount of $250.00 would be assessed against Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., for each violation of Section 9.11(a). This will allow for installation of the new rendering process and the correction of existing odor problem areas, provide incentive to the applicant to solve their air pollution prob- lems in accordance with the commitment to the Agency, and enable the Agency to work towards minimizing the impact of odors upon the applicant's neighbors. Since this is an odor problem, the staff does not know if the interim measures of Exhibit I will stop the odor complaints. The staff does believe, however, that the proposed interim measures will reduce the emissions of odors, and, that if all the proposals of the variance are completed, there will be a substantial reduction in odor emissions. The staff believes that if this variance were granted in accordance with the pro- posed conditions, the emissions that would occur during the time of the variance would not endanger public health or safety. THEREFORE, the staff recommends that the Board grant a variance from Section 9.12 of Regulation I to Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., at 13601 Beacon Coal Mine Road South, Tukwila, Washington, until October 21, 1977, with the following conditions: 1. That Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., shall install a con- tinuous rendering system, and building air scrubber as pro- posed in their variance application by October 21, 1977; and 2. That Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., shall complete all the improvements to the plant related to odor control as out- lined in Exhibit 1 of their Variance Application by the proposed dates in that schedule; and 3. That Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., shall meet an instal- lation schedule for the new continuous rendering system of: a. Notice of Construction submitted by December 1, 1976, in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation I. b. Equipment ordered by January 1, 1977. c. Installation completed by September 1, 1977. d. Start -up of new facility completed by October 1, 1977. e. Shakedown of new equipment completed by October 21, 1977; and 4. That during the time of this variance, the Agency shall con- tinue to investigate citizen complaints of odors from this plant and, when appropriate, shall issue Notices of Viola- tion for violations of Section 9.11(a) of Regulation I, subject to the following stipulations: a. That if Seattle. Rendering Works, Inc., meets all the conditions and dates of the equipment installation schedule, and modification schedule as outlined in Exhibit I, and takes all reasonable precautions and uses all reasonable methods to minimize odor emissions during the variance time period, no Civil Penalties shall be assessed for violations of Section 9.11(a) that occur during the variance period. b. That if Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., does not have the new, continuous rendering process completely installed and operating by October 21, 1977, and /or if they do not have the items in Exhibit 1, odor abatement schedule, completed as proposed, and /or fails to take all reasonable precautions and /or fails to use all reasonable methods to minimize odor emis- sions during the variance time period, a Civil Penalty in the amount of $250.00 will be assessed against Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., for each violation of Section 9.11(a)'; and 5. That Seattle Rendering Works, Inc., shall submit monthly written progress reports, detailing the progress of com- pleting the projects of Exhibit 1, and the installation of the new rendering process, to the Agency; such reports are due no later than ten days after the end of each cal- endar month; and 6. That this variance shall expire on October. 21, 1977, or earlier if the new, continuous rendering process is deter- mined by the Agency to be installed completely and oper- ating in compliance with Regulation I; and 7. That the failure to comply with any condition and /or com- plete any specific action by its related date, without prior written approval of the Agency, shall subject the applicant to appropriate penalties and /or legal remedies as provided in RCW 70.94, for any violation' of Regulation I; provided further that this variance does not prevent the Agency, during the term of the variance, from issu- ing to the applicant Notices of Violation of any viola- tion of Regulation I. Respectfully submitted, A. R. Dammkoehler Air Pollution Control Officer fi (G X72 -9f, 23 September 1976 TO: City Council FROM: Kjell Stoknes SUBJECT: Seattle Rendering Works MEMORANDUM COT V of T K i ".,I 11 LA OFFICE of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT At the Council's Committee -of- the -Whole meeting of September 13, 1976, the Council requested several items. They were: 1. Legal status of grandfather clause and the M -1 zoning category as it would relate to a new building? 2. Time frame until a building permit could issue? Regarding the first question and related areas the following comments are relevent: 1. The rendering works is an allowed use in an M -1 zone, hence the grandfather clause question is mute. This is both my opinion and that of Assistant City Attorney Hard. Specifically, the City issued a permit in 1972 for a new plant. This permit was honored by the City with no attempts to recind it. By this action the City has com- mitted to the fact that rendering is an allowed use in an M -1 zone and Seattle Rendering has acted in good faith and made considerable investments on this assumption. To do other than treat it as an allowed use would open the City to a sizeable damage suit. The implementation and interpretation of local codes is an administra- tive function and therefore should the Council feel this use should not be allowed in an M -1 zone, they should direct the Planning Commission and Staff to undertake an amendment to the zoning ordinance to this effect. 2. The timing until a building permit could issue would begin at such time as the applicant submits to the City a shoreline permit application. With the assumption we will receive the above permit by September 30, 1976, the following would be a probable timetable: - Application for Shoreline Permit (September 30, 1976) — Assume an environmental impact statement would be required, then the following would occur: a. City gets environmental information from applicant in the form of a preliminary environmental impact statement. (Assume by October 31, 1976) b. City reviews and circulates preliminary E.I.S. (Novermber 22, 1976) City Council Memorandum Page 2 23 September 1976 c. Comment period on Preliminary E.I.S. ends (December 27, 1976) d. Final E.I.S. circulated (January 21, 1977) — Shoreline permit issued (January 28, 1977) — Building permit applied for (±February 1, 1977) — Shoreline Permit approved by State of Washington (February 28, 1976) — Building Permit issued (February 28, 1977) — Construction on new plan can begin (March 1, 1977). In conclusion, WAC 197 -10 -710, regarding environmental impact statements, which is adopted by reference by Ordinance No. 986, states that: "REVIEW PROCESSES. The EIS process shall be combined with the existing planning, review and project approval processes being used by each agency_ with_jurisdiction by law over a proposal. When required to be prepared, the EIS, the declaration of non - significance, or the previously circulated EIS being utilized pursuant to WAC 197 -10 -660, shall accompany a proposal through the existing review processes." The review process in this case is an administrative decision whether or not a building permit and Shoreline Permit should issue based upon the local zoning ordinance, shoreline master program, and the final environmental impact statement. The guidance to administration in making this decision lies in Tukwila ordinance No. 986, Section 14, which reads as follows: "Section 14. ACTION APPROVAL, APPROVAL W1TH MODIFICATION, OR DENIAL. (1) The individual making the administrative decision on an action for which an Environmental Impact Statement has.been prepared or the Board or Commission recommending or deciding on the action shall give substantial weight to the final Environmental Impact Statement and the report prepared by the responsible official and shall make a reasonable decision that will, to the maximum extent possible, miti- gate any adverse effects on the environment and strive to fulfill the spirit of SEPA as expressed in RCW 43.21C.010 and RCW 43.21C.020. This shall be accomplished in the planning and review processess as stated in WAC 197 -10 -710. (2) It shall be the duty of any administrative official or city board or commission who has decision authority or recommendatory power on any action for which an Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared to protect and preserve the natural beauty and character existent in and inherent to the subject property and peripheral properties, if real property is involved, to the maximum extent possible." In this case, as I read the ordinances, I am assigned the task of responsible official (Ordinance 986, Section 13 (1) & (2) and also the task of deciding • whether the permits should issue as the Director of the Office of Community Development. I intend to coordinate the review process with all departments of the City and the final decision will represent a consensus, City Council Memorandum Page 3. 23. September 1976. This memorandum is based upon conversations with the City Attorney and Mayor. hope it defines clearly what decisions need to be made, who makes them and the time frame. I hope this memorandum fulfills what you requested. KS /cw cc: Mayor Bauch Attachments v 15 September 1976 RE: A Complicated Issue CITY of T UKW ILA OFFICE of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mr. Larry Hard LeSourd, Patten, Fleming & Hartung 1300 Seattle Tower Seattle, Washington 98101 Dear Larry: During the regular Committee -of- the -Whole meeting of September 13, 1976, the Tukwila City Council ask me to contact you regarding potential new construction on the Seattle Rendering Works in a M -1 zone. As a prelude let me give you some information that may or may not be helpful to you. The Seattle Rendering Works presently has two plants on the site. One that was constructed in the 1940's and one that was constructed with a City of Tukwila building permit issued in 1972. Prior to issuance of the permit in 1972, the Planning Commission interpreted that it was an appropriate use in a M -1 zone and this interpretation was backed up by the then City Attorney. This interpre- tation then went to the City Council and they agreed with the Planning Commission and the permit was issued. Latter on in another City Council meeting, the Council reversed themselves and ruled that it was a nonconforming use in a M -1 zone. This was done without notification to the property owner and Seattle Rendering had no representation present at that meeting. With the above information provided, the questions to you are as follows: 1. Is the Rendering Works, based on former actions of the City, an allowed use in a M -1 zone? 2. Who makes the decision on whether or not the permit can and will be issued? (i.e., can the City Council take this prerogative from administration ?) Larry, the intent of Seattle Rendering Works is to construct a new plant which will not admit any oders and close down the offensive plant that was built in the 1940's. They also intend to reduce the oders from the plant built in 1972 so that it will not be objectionable beyond the property lines. If you have any questions on this please call me. I would appreciate an answer on this if possible by September 20, 1976. Si e T Stoknes, Director Office of Community Development 6230 Southcenter Boulevard ■ Tukwila, Washington Attc: Bulding Permit Issued in 1972 Minutes of Ping. Comm. & City Council on Subject 98188 a (206) 212 -2177 T71. ,•44:)% WRPtbb Mr. Delbert F. Moss Planning Coordinator City of Tukwila 14475 -- 59th Ave. S. Tukwila, Wa 98067 Dear Mr. Moss: In reference to your letter of May 30, 1972,'1 wish to state that I have reviewed the City Code, Chapter 18.40, with regard to, businesses permitted under M -1 zoning and conclude that a bu such as that conducted by Seattle Rendering Works is not .permitted under M-1 zoning. WA'YNE I. PA'axtER ATrO►INXY AT LAW MUDXT I,OUND NATIONAL DANK bUILDINO roar orf Ica DOX aaO1 . MIDWAY., WASHINGTON D0031 June 14; 1972 . • • • • Very truly yours, rr •_//r WANE R. PAR. R City Attorney 7R. Y•Aii1 -2- ) YY1Ino1 -e.,�� iune 15, Motion by Mrs. Harr seconded by Mr. Link and earl ',:L to recommend to City Council the request for rezone by granted.. Hugh Mitchell Rezone Chairman Harrison opened the Public Hearing for Hugh Mitchell's request for rezone. General discussion by the Commission followed. Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Kirsop and carried to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Mr. Kirsop, seconded by Mr. Sneva and carried to recommend to City Council the request for rezone be granted subject to the fol- lowing Condition: That a review by made of the present property improvements to insure compliance with the requirements of M -2 zoning. OTHER BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Seattle City Light Variance Chairman Harrison opened the Public Hearing to hear Seattle City Light's request for a variance from the Tukwila Underground Utilities Ordinance 0.036. Mr. Tom O'Brien, Seattle City Light was asked, by Chairman Harrison, who was financially responsible for the installation of the power lines from Interurban Avenue to the Canyon Estates Apartment Complex. Mr. O'Brien stated the installation was accomplished at no expense to the property owner. Motion by Mrs. Davis, seconded by Mr. Link and carried to recess the Public Hearing until June 19, 1972, at 5 :00 P.M., in order to enable the City Council to sit in conjunction with the Planning Commission to hear this request. Seattle Rendering Works Mr. Wes Bennefiel, Seattle Rendering Works, approached the Planning Commission with his attorney, Mr. John H. Strasburger, of Short, Cressman & Cable. Mr. Denneficl read aloud a letter from i,he City Attorney, addressed to the Tukwila Planning Department, dated June 14, 1972, relaying the. City Attorney's opinion of the interpretation of the M -1 zoning code concerning the uses allowable within that zone. In the City Attorney's opinion, the Seattle Rendering Works did not_ wil,hin the allowable uses. ' -3- I4r. Strasburger pr with a review of the hisu,;r'y of Seattle Rendering Works. He stated the Rendering Works property was annexed in September of 1957 and was subsequently zoned in the original zoning ordinance 0251 as M -1. Two (2) building permits were issued in 1962 under that zoning and has remained under that zoning until the present. Mr. Strasburger also faulted the City Attorney in that no specific reasons were cited for his opinion. Therefore, Mr. Strasburger requested the Commission review the M -1 zoning code and recommend to the City Council that M -1 zoning does allow an operation such as Seattle Rendering Works. Discussion of the Zoning Code by the Commission members followed. • Motion by Mr. Kirsop, seconded by Mrs. Davis and carried to address the following statement to the City Council: It is the Axrra op of the Planning Commission that the property occupied by Seattle Rendering Works has been a proper use under the M -1 category and that a building permit should not be denied on the basis of adequacy of the M -1 zone. The decision is based on the long period of occupancy of the site and previous expansions under an M -1 classification:. The similar processes and products permitted under the description of M -1 occupancy (sections 29,30,36 and 45, PARA 18.40.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code) are major factors. The business licensing of the firm is under the 'meat processing' category, and no slaughtering is conducted on the premises. The expansion proposed will permit the installation of odor control equip— ment and reduction in use of river water in the processing. Since the petitioner hopes to obtain a building permit in the near future, subject to resolution of the zoning issue, your concurrence and appro— priate direction to the Building Department would be appreciated. ACC Don Koll Warehouse Motion by Mr. Sneva, seconded by Mr. Link and carried to approve plans subject to previous Andover ACC conditions and plans check by appropriate City official. Pitney—Bowes Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mrs. Harris and carried to approve plans subject to previous Andover ACC conditions and plans check by appropriate city official.. The Planning Department was directed by the Commission to notify Mr. Tom Sconzo of the re— opening of the review of landscaping on McCann's Projects 0186 and 193. This subject to be scheduled for the next regular meeting. • . r Frank Todd, Mayor l 7 lelf f D , LJ 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 19 June 1972 Reid Johanson, President Tukwila City Council City Hall Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Johanson: The expansion proposed will permit the installation of odor control equipment and reduction in use of river water in the processing. The decision is based on the long period of occupancy of the site and previous expansions under an M -1 classification. The similar processes and products permitted under the description. of M -1 occupancy (sections 29,30,36 & 45, Para 18.40.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code) are major factors. The business licensing of the firm is under the 'meat processing' category, and no slaughtering is conducted on the premises. r? It is the unanimous opinion of the Planning Commission that the property occupied by. Seattle Rendering Works has been a proper use under the M -1 category and that a building permit should not be denied on the basis of adequacy of the M -1 zone. Since the petitioner hopes to obtain a building permit in the near future, subject to resolution of the zoning issue, your concurrence and appropriate direction to the Building Department would be appreciated. Sincerely, PLANNING CONNISSION Richard G. Kirsop, Secty Tukwila Planning Commission c Frank Todd, Mayor CITY wr T U KW L 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 Dear Mr. Johanson: 19 June 1972 Reid Johanson, President Tukwila City Council City Hall Tukwila, Washington 98067 44 It is the unanimous opinion of the Planning Commission that the property occupied by Seattle Rendering Works has been a proper use under the M -1 category and that a building permit should not be denied on the basis of adequacy of the M -1 zone. The decision is based on the long period of occupancy of the site and previous expansions under an M -1 classification. The similar processes and products permitted under the description of M -1 occupancy (sections 29,30,36 & 45, Para 18.40.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code) are major factors. The business licensing of the firm is under the 'meat processing' category, and no slaughtering is conducted on the premises. The expansion proposed will permit the installation of odor control equipment and reduction in use of river water in the processing. Since the petitioner hopes to obtain a building permit in the near future, subject to resolution of the zoning issue, your concurrence and appropriate direction to the Building Department would be appreciated. Sincerely, Richard G. Kirsop, Secty Tukwila Planning Commission PLANNING COMMISSION P Enclosure DFM /lmt Frank Todd, Mayor CITY OF 'TUKWILA 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 Seattle Rendering Works 13601 Beacon Coal Mine Road Seattle, Washington 98178 Attn: Mr. Wes Bennefiel Dear Mr. Bennefiel: June 15, 1972 Please find enclosed a copy of the reply from the City.Attorney. - concerning the question of allowable use within the M -1 zoning code. Any questions you mpy have may be directed to this office at CH 4 -6290. TR. 0•4437 Mr. Delbert F. Moss Planning Coordinator City of Tukwila 14475 - 59th Ave. S. Tukwila, Wa 98067 Dear Mr. Moss: WAYNE R. PARKER ATTORNEY AT LAW PUOtT SOUND NATIONAL BANK •UILDINO POST OFFICE BOX 3207 MIDWAY, WASHINGTON 98031 June 14, 1972 In reference to your letter of May 30, 1972, . I wish to state that I have reviewed the City Code, Chapter 18.40, with regard to businesses permitted under M -1 zoning and conclude that a business such as that conducted by Seattle Rendering Works is not permitted under M -1 zoning. Very truly yours, WANE R. P RKE WRP:bb City Attorney TR. 0.2631 CITY OF TUKWILA Enclosure DFM /lmt Frank Todd, Mayor 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 Seattle Rendering Works 13601 Beacon Coal Mine Road Seattle, Washington 98178 Attn: Mr. Wes Bennefiel Dear Mr. Bennefiel: June 15, 1972 Please find enclosed a copy of the reply from the City Attorney - concerning the question of allowable use within the M -1 zoning code. Any questions you may have may be directed to this office at CH 4 -6290. TPA IIP441111 Mr. Delbert F. Moss Planning Coordinator City of Tukwila 14475 - 59th Ave. S. Tukwila, Wa 98067 Dear Mr. Moss: WRP :bb WAYNE R. PARKER ATTOIINSV AT LAW PUSS? SOUND NATIONAL SANK SUILDINO POST OPPIOS 5011 3501► MIDWAY, WASHINGTON 00091 • June 14; 1972 , In reference to your letter of May 30, 1972, I wish to state that I have reviewed'the City Code, Chapter 18.40, with regard to . businesses permitted under M -1 zoning and conclude that a business such as that conducted by Seattle Rendering Works is not permitted under M - 1 zoning. Very truly yours, WA N R. City Attorney Hr. _ Alvin B. Harrison, Chinn. Planing Cmmdttee 7(02 so. 152Nd Seattle, Wn• 98188 Dear. Wr • Harrison: Attached is a letter which was included in our Building Permit Application. Kr. Jahn Richards informs me that we have all the necessary information on the and the various departments should caplets their talc by the 10th or 12th of June• We therefore respectfully request that this matter be plaeed on your agenda ror the next meeting of the Planning Commission. Thank you very mach for your consideration in this matter. Very truly yours, SEATTLE WWWDIP cos City of Tukwila Pl,aunirg Dept. Attn: Mr. Move • V� • • • RENDERING BUYERS OF MEAT SCRAP. GREASE • TALLOW 13601 BEACON COAL MINE ROAD CH.2-2828 OR CH. 3 -1421 SEATTLE. WASH. 98178 WORKS June 7, 1972 LAUREL JOHNSON OWNER Dear Mr. Parker: Frank Todd, Mayor CITY of TUKWILA 14475 = 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 .30 May 1972 Mr. Wayne Parker, Attorney Puget Sound National Bank Building Midway, Washington 98031 Enclosed is a copy. of a letter from Seattle Rendering.Works,, explaining the question of zoning for that land on which the Rendering Works JO located. This office would appreciate a determination on the question of whether or not an operation such as the Rendering Works was intended within M -1 zoning when the original zoning ordinance was adopted. Because the original council and commission members are no longer with the City, it is not possible to ascertain their intent when devising'the M -1 Zoning Ordinance. This office':' subsequently forwards the question of intent to your office' for a determination. As stated in the last paragraph of Mr. Benef iel's letter, he is becoming rather impatient for the answer to this question. Therefore, your earliest response would be greatly appreciated. Any further information concerning this problem may be obtained by contacting this office at CH4- 6290. Sincerely, Delbert F. Moss Planning Coordinator PLANNING. DEPARTMENT. • .110 4sp - City of Tukwila Bldg. Permit Dept. Tukwila, Wn. Dear Mr. Richards: S. • • • RENDERING WORKS BUYERS OF MEAT SCRAP • GREASE • TALLOW 13601 BEACON COAL. MINE ROAD CH.2.2111211 on CH. 3.1421 SEATTLE, WASH. 96176 Mr. Todd has raised a question about M -1 zoning being appropriate for our acitivity. After researching various records at City Hall, I thought that a short presentation of facts might clarify the situation for all concerned. • The Seattle Rendering Works property was annexed by the City of Tukwila by ordinance number 244 passed Septenber 23, 1957. The area was subsequently zoned N -1 in December 1957 by No..! 1. Er. Johnson, owner of Seattle Rendering dorks, Inc., was under the impression that M -1 was the proper zoning for this activity or he certair0,y woulc have filed an objection at the tire. Apparently previous administrations agreed that the zoning way correct since two building permits were issued in 1962 without any questions being raised about variances. City of Tukwila build- ing permit No. 79 was issued April 26, 1962 and No. 99 was issued September 17, 1962. Your ordinance No. 251 under M -1 zoning approves of our activity under the following sections: Section No. 29 - 1•:ariufacture •of products from aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, F,teel, tin or other metal and from bong, leather, paper, rubber, shell, wire or wood. Section No. 30 - Yeat processing (no slaughtering) Subsequent paragraph section 29 -Manufacture of Feeers Section No. 36 - Salvage Processing, etc. Section No. 45 - Waste material processing, etc. • - more 30 • May 0, 1972 Reference: Attached Bldg. permit application LAYAIL AOMM ON Se••• RENDERING WORKS •UYIRS OF MCAT SCRAP • ORIASt • TALLOW 13001 DEACON COAL MINI ROAD . C14.2.21112S on CH. 3.14111 ' SEATTLE, WARM. SSI7R • City of Tukwila Bldg. Permit Dept. Any reasonable objective reading of the zoning ordinances would lead to the conclusion that M•l zoning properly describes our activity. We sincerely•hope that Mr. Todd's current attitude will not lead to a delay or attempt at denial in. the issuance of this permit. If that ehould occur, then both the City of Tukwila and Seattle Rendering Works will be losers in the form of legal, fees and Seattle Rendering Wiorke in additionaly lost time. Tharrkc for your consideration in this matter. Very truly youre,. STPATTL8 11.FIJIMIrG WG KS, INC. JON ADDA !SS 13001 Beacon Coal Mine Road DATE 'M/c IG s�' Ctn., v 1 Lr SAL, LCT NO. See Plans BLK TRACT (aSEE ATTACHED SHEET) OWNER MAIL ADDRESS ZIP PHONE z Seattle Rendering Works 13001 Beacon Coal Mind Rd. 98178 y CONTRACTOR MAIL ADDRESS PHONE 225 =t9 "12260 Inland Erectors 5903 - 244th Unit B 774 -4641 Tax No. C600 -046 -285 ARCHITECT OR DESIGNER MAIL ADDRESS PHONE LICENSE NO. a G. T. Sparrow & Assoc. 400 - 108th Ave. N.E. GL 5 -1151 2305 ENGINEER MAIL ADDRESS PHONE LICENSE NO. G. T. Sparrow & Assoc. 400 - 108th Ave. N.E. GL 5 -1151 2305 LENDER MAIL ADDRESS BRANCH NONE USE OF BUILDING Product Shipping Y 8 Class of work: Cad NEW al ADDITION • ALTERATION A REPAIR ■MOVE • REMOVE 9 Describe work: 70' x 100' x 20' Metal Building 10 Change of use from Change of use to deokAmoy4,1 C Fne $12b-cf22— 11 Valuation of worlc: $ 25 " 000.00 PLAN CHECK FEE $44.50 PERMIT FEE $89.00 SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Type of he IV - 1 H size of Bldg. (Total) Sq. Ft.7 000 f Fire ,Zone 2 Occupancy G No. of Stories 1 Use Zone M -1 Division 1 Max. Occ. Load 24 Flre Sprinklers Required Oyes ®NO Fire Hydrant will be instaled as specified by the Tukwila Fire Department. 'nae0„4 1 L. —S I Sr - '- t /Nr�;j'ATtu`:S.- o4. ' 1 LT noes,.) l -X1 -T' GC-(Z$ 2 tStItiteLO Cost 1,1()/z r... WffTC.L APPLICATION ACCEPTED y e BY: f -�-� . - PLANS CHECKED' Y 1 J �. /�/'� ,� APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE V. j . / t i �' L. No. of pwelling Units OFFSTREET PARKING SPACES: Covered Uncovered NOTICE SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMB- !NG, HEATING, VENTILATING OR AIR CONDITIONING. THIS PERMIT BECOMES NULL AND VOID IF WORK OR CONSTRUC- TION AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN 60 DAYS, OR IF CONSTRUCTION OR WORK IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FORA PERIOD OF 120 DAYS AT ANY TIME AFTER WORK IS' COM- MENCED. 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND EXAMINED THIS APPLICATION AND KNOW THE SAME TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT. ALL PROVISIONS OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES GOVERNING THIS TYPE OF WORK WILL BE COMPLIED WITH WHETHER SPECIFIED HEREIN OR NOT, THE GRANTING OF A PERMIT DOES NOT PRESUME TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO VIOLATE OR CANCEL THE PROVISIONS OF ANY OTHER STATE OR LOCAL LAW REGULATING CONSTRUCTION OR 11- E PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION. / CL � ( t = =.j Special Approvals Required Not Required Approved ZONING HEALTH DEPT. FIRE DEPT. 5 - 30 - 72 SOIL REPORT OTHER (Specify) / ' FOUNDATION ✓ FRAMING ✓ '::IGNATURE OF OWNER (11F OWNER BUILDER) FINAL ✓ SIGNATURE OR AU rHUHIZEO AGENT (DATE) ' 13JIL JNC PERMIT Applicant to complete numbered spaces only. WHE CITAsOF TUKWILA BUILDING P( MIT 14475 - 59th Ave. So. / Tukwila, Washington 98067 PROPERLY VALIDATED (IN THIS SPACE) THIS IS YOUR PERMIT PLAN CHECK VALIDATION CK. M.O. CASH PERMIT VALIDATION (ck3 M.O. CASH OCCUPANCY PERMIT REQUIRED • BUILDING PERMIT NO. N" 1.0 3 Legal Description: ti Brownell Donation Claim No. 41 - N2 14 -23 -4 Portion of D.C.lying West of Northern Pacific VW and Northerly of a line beginning 1410.74 Ft. South and 2143.89 Ft. West of Northeast corner of donation claim: Thence West 1715.29 Ft. to point 1 Ft. West of Westerly rail of N. P. R /W: Thence N. 27-21-30 W. 779.68 Ft. to true beginning of this limiting line bearing S. 69- 22 -40- W. JOB AGO' Ls� �? `/ / -3 0 O / Nl / C' c )Z ��v[� / /JyJr�!'l cPC°� DATE Zri - :2-$- 7 R LEGAL 1 ac3CR LOT 110. S ( . r , /.) //1,,r .r / SLR TRACT / SLC ATTACHED eHLLT) O NR P4 ER - -- • • �" AIL AODRLSS ZIP •HONE 1 �. i�Y:�Y } M 2 S r-�T / / K » e 7 ,. 174 !r/t -o. (fit hi 1 ire •- 7e/ 1 - C OY TRAC TOR I i - � � MAIL ADORES! PHONE LICENSE NO. • / // 5 o f 0 '3 -2.9 1 - 1 - 19 -- 7 3- e f - / 2 - C.0 � / 7 1 .. AIL, /I/ x---)... Gvo - v <fz•_ y,y^'.._ 3 1T /o ; ?e/ /- rct /c w r .l3 - 2 ARCHITECT OR DESIGNER ti L IL AD�ISS / � •' w G _ PHONE LICENSE NO. 4 C. T. sPA'Q2 ' - 4 ,Q s f. y � 1 ,e / - G z_- S -/ / s/ 3 O S ENGINEER MAIL ADORES, / PHONE LICENSE NO. 5 a, . •T j .A/� / d w 1I :Cif - ?cl ei .. le p, 4 .• - 'vt -- C7:',/ 5--//,:57-- v 3 0 5 — LENOCR MAIL ADDRESS BRANCH 6 /' o W ? USE OF BUILDING f 7/r)fc'U .D e c' T ISr'r /./'.P i 1. '6 -- 8 Class of work: Ii 'NEW C AOOITION • ALTERATION • REPAIR • MOVE • REMOVE 9 Describe work: 7 e � ,r /6 d ' / � ° 6 ,-)-•7 /v •7 . / .0e-'r 1 � 6! ■W . 10 Change of use from Change of use to 11 Valuation of work: ii' / - J, 4.--c- 4r c' ° ...• 444 PLAN CHECK FEE Type of r (ccupancy Const. C roup PERMIT FEE 333"' Division Ue. , SPECIAL CONDITIONS: } 1 , /R P.: 1�riotiAr7 w! fi I, .e /.✓STpt L c 0 y�� /I '6 S / r 1' / L f )3 7 �LJ/;le.' /L 15 Size of Bldg. (Total) Sq. Ft:710W No. of Stories / 1 Max. Occ. Load " P) ?E o�?.t'3 in R- WI 1711).r. Fn Zone P I - _s Use vo ZOnB Fire Sprinklers Required ■Yes L7i O APPLICATION ACCEPTED BY: PLANS CHECKED BY: APPROVED FOR ISSUANCE BY No. of Dwelling Units OFFSTREET PARKING Covered 1 SPACES: Uncovered NOTICE SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMB- ING, HEATING, VENTILATING OR AIR CONDITIONING. THIS PERMIT BECOMES NULL AND VOID IF WORK OR CONSTRUC- TION AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN GO DAYS, OR IF CONSTRUCTION OR WORK . IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FORA PERIOD OF 120 DAYS AT ANY TIME AFTER WORK Ig COM- MENCED. 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT 1 HAVE READ AND EXAMINED THIS APPLICATION AND KNOW THE SAME TO BE TRUE AND CORRECT. ALL PROVISIONS OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES GOVERNING THIS TYPE OF WORK WILL BE COMPLIED WITH WHETHER SPECIFIED HEREIN OR NOT, THE GRANTING OF A PERMIT DOES NOT PRESUME TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO VIOLATE OR CANCEL THE PROVISIONS OF ANY OTHER STATE OR LOCAL LAW REGULATING CONSTRUCTION OR TI ,E PERF• RMANCE CONSTRUCTION. / 4.-- ,/ ,i `- Special Approvals Required Not Required Approved ZONING HEALTH DEPT. FIRE DEPT. s = 3a– 71; SOIL REPORT ----:Fr-.0---- OTHER (Specify) FOUNDATION FRAMING • SIGNATURE Or OW 11r OWNER •UILO f - / FINAL st G■IATUNC OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (DATE) ry 1.i�Aiill k L1.14I APPLICATION Apo Iicant - to complete numbered spaces only. WHEN PROPERLY VALIDATED (IN THIS SPACE) THIS IS YOUR PERMIT PLAN CHECK VALIDATION C cK. M.O. CASH . PERMIT VALIDATION CcK.' t ...II,' .nr.a•..'. , kr• ,er _ •v••••••• CITY( TUKWILA BUILDING P .YT IT 14475 • 59th Ave. So. / Tukwila, Washington god,, OCCUPANCY PERMIT REQUIRED M.O. CASH .3/ /� t / . 7.7 7i , : exrAvwm»stw:xxiAp d5aST.,aICAVAXZAAI TArakRm1eAA Spa . 431Kr dY(iSX'•i: 54 5:'W G THE 400 BUILDING 400 -108TH AVENUE N.E. City of Tukwila Building Department 14475 59th Avenue South Tukwila, Washington Attention: Mr. John Richards Building Official Regarding: Seattle Rendering Company Building Permit application Gentlemen: HAN /ps e nc C . T . S P A R R O W A S S O C I A T E S c.� 0 N 5 U L T. E NG I N 1 E R S BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON 98004 GLencourt 5.1151 July 7, 1972 Per the request of Lloyd Quatier, we are sending you today two copies of Sheet 3 of 5 to be included with the plans for the building permit for Seattle Rendering. This set has the most recent revisions to the foundation details as requested by Mr. Quatier and Steve Rex. Very truly yours, G. T. SPARROW & ASSOCIATES. 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Spellman, County Exec... ve Department of Public Works Jean L. DeSpain, Director 900 King County Administration Building Seattle, Washington 98104 June 23, 1972 We are enclosing the State Flood Control Zone application and plan submitted to this office by the Seattle Rendering Company for the construction of a building in the NEi of Section 14, Township 23 North, Range 4 East, W.M. We have reviewed the proposed construction and found it compat- ible with your flood control regulations and the existing flood control facilities in the area, provided the minimum floor ele- vation for the proposed building is 21.6 feet, MSL datum. Therefore, we recommend approval of this application and issuance of a flood control permit subject to the above provision. Seattle Rendering Co. 1:3601 Deacon Coal Mine Road So. Tukwila, Washington 98067 WBG WILLIAM B. GILLESPIE LRG:nun Division Engineer Division of Hydraulics Enclosures: FCZA Plans Togo g map cc : 4r. John Richard City Ball Tukwila, Washington 9 067 Very truly yours, ' .( Frank Todd, Mayor CIITY op TUKWI LA 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 19 June 1972 Reid Johanson, President Tukwila City Council City Hall Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Johanson: Sincerely, PLANNING COMMISSION It is the unanimous opinion of the Planning Commission that the property occupied by Seattle Rendering Works has been a proper use under the M -1 category and that a building permit should not be denied on the basis of adequacy of the M -1 zone. The decision is based on the long period of occupancy of the site and previous expansions under an M -1 classification. The similar processes and products permitted under the description of M -1 occupancy (sections 29,30,36 & 45, Para 18.40.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code) are major factors. The business licensing of the firm is under the 'meat processing' category, and no slaughtering is conducted on the premises. The expansion proposed will permit the installation of odor • control equipment and reduction in use of river water in the processing. Since the petitioner hopes to obtain a building permit in the near future, subject to resolution of the zoning issue, your.• concurrence and appropriate direction to the Building Department would be appreciated. Richard G. Kirsop, Secty Tukwila Planning Commission • . Frank Todd, Mayor CITY OF TUKWILA 14475• = 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 Dear Mr. Parker: .30 May 1972 Mr. Wayne Parker, Attorney Puget Sound National Bank Building Midway, Washington 98031 PLANNING. DEPARTMENT Enclosed is a copy. of a letter from Seattle Rendering.Works, explaining the question of zoning for that land on which: the Rendering Works i located. This office would appreciate a of whether or not an operation was intended within M -1 zoning ordinance was adopted. Because the original council and commission members are no longer with the City, it is not possible to ascertain their intent when devising'the M -1 Zoning Ordinance. This off ice subsequently forwards the question of intent to your office for a determination. determination on the question such as the Rendering Works. when the. original zoning As stated in the last paragraph of Mr. Benefiel's letter, . he is becoming rather impatient for the answer to this question. Therefore, your earliest response would be greatly appreciated. Any further information concerning this problem may be obtained by contacting this office at CH4 -6290. • DFM /gc Sincerely, Delbert F. Moss Planning Coordinator City of Tukwila Bldg. Permit Dept. Tukwila, Wn. Dear Kr. Richards: x sr � A; ING 0 lit EC SI BUYERS OF MEAT SCRAP• GREASE •TALLOW 13801 BEACON COAL MINE ROAD CH.2 -2828 OR CH. 3.1421 SEATTLE. WASH. 99176 f e Nay .5, 1972 Reference: Attached Bldg. permit application flr. Todd has raised a question about 11-1 zoning being appropriate for our aci'..ivity. After researching various records at City Nall, I thought that a . short presentation of facts might clarify the situation for all concerned. The Seattle, Rendering Works property was annexed by the City of • Tukwila by ordinance number 244 passed Septa:ter 23, 1957. The area was subsequently zoned I: -1 in December 1957 by To. 251. Fr. Johnson, owner of Seattle Rendering 4or1:s, Inc., was under the impression that V -1 w :, r; the proper zoning; for this activity or he certainly would have filed an ob. ec;•.ion at the time. A: parentlz' previous administrations agreed that. the zonir, : was correct since two building permits were *:Issued• in 1962 without any auesticns he lv raised about variances. City of Tukwila build- irt; permit No. 79 was issued :April 26, 1962 and No. 99 was issued September 17, 1962. Your ordin . :,ce No. 251 under N -1 zonin :; %pproves of our activity larder s ?t: following sections: Section No. 29 - I:anuiacture Of products fron aluminim, brass, bronze, copper, steel, tin or other metal and from bone, leather, paper,. rubber, shell, wire or wood. Section No. 30 - Neat processing (no slaughtering) Su' sequent paragraph ragraph section 22 - Manufacture of Feathers Section No. 36 - Salva;e }rr•cessinr,, etc. Section No. 45 - i'acte l:aterlal probe: s .ng, etc. - more -- LAUAr1. JOMM /OM OWMtR City of Tukwila Bldg. Permit Dept. Wjflimp 11U: BIDERING WO BUYERS OF MEAT SCRAP• GREASE •TALLOW 13601 BEACON COAL MINE ROAD CH.2-2928 OR CH. 3-1421 SEATTLE, WASH. 98170 Yay 5, 1972 Any reasonable objective readinr of the zoning ordinanc6e would lead to the conclusion that 11. ,zoning properly describes onr activity. ie sincerely hope that Er. Todd's current at.titude will not lead to a delay or attempt at denial in• the issuance of this permit. If that should occur, then both the CitL of Tukwila an 3e Rendering Works will be losers in the form of legal fees and Seat.tle ncndering Works in additionaly lost time. Thanks for your consideration in this matter. Very truly yours, • S7ATTLF, rl G INC. Denefiel LAWURELJORNSON OWNS* STOP WORK O H for job located at: The following work does not comply with City codes : • ordinances and must be CORRECTED AND INSPECTED before further work is accomplished on this building or before equipment is put into service: I4; -� 1 k 5 fecr Iftati c 44 W1a •••• U W � �... 1te •• r • lei H MI `4 4 - t� ! 0,41 , A W k_ tv,,d • I 0 MI /ham 112 l ac !- ... 1 : 9.i/ ii.: rreelf.c: . d • . El EA rri z ) C `'1G. 4 ' . x S ee,! 40 � . .......... CITY ❑ r• TU KIWI kt...:' CORRECTION NOTICE BUILDING 17 08 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 CH 2-2177 nk Todd, Mayor .fit' ..9...�/.?C'.V...:P�l.�. VIA .../._ 1 16 Li A/ .b.eieri.. / ri 1 . k : e. . i/, c.._-- i 12 T.V. ......... If... it ..iv . .A:v. ifigni,.. `,1. tpy -- >-, L buildih u til above correct ns HAW EEN MADE AND PPR' VED. ,., INSIBItie/1 .try , i iir ri i tixoieNtfi ic4 v 3a ° `:7xTS L 2b/W iIskIk ga Y= '1?y:o 3.m . , • N (Ad A/...o/V t-ed#4 H x Ao9 .4► ! b 0 4 z 3 7 . s . • • . .( • •. ••• IF; J .••/• , Y cA r iroLf to ••• b OWNER • /� 1 /r/ Ve..S 7 el.) 7' Cel ADDRESS I . ?6( . / 4 ADORES • / . _ S -s, , .r ► . .1,0 ADDRESS PHONE , > C#2 ?. .: - - DATE 9, g c& t /7 �� J C' / 4. BUILDER /I % l/ t Ve CIi' .► 1" ' • .. \ e, ARCHITECT JOB ADDRESS / n / NUMBER STREET �� 10 /F 64 0C'/ c?r^i! //' /r.. ! . USE ZONE LEGAL / I] 1 ? w`9'I t / O( / R AC r A / ar, t Q. c� . S7t /�d r S"+ • ,. o : 1 LOT SIZ �/ �0 /.. L OT AREA BLOCK V / % 2r ?'7' �''/ /' Pt. /'L mrr w/v i /1/? 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GARAGE S OTHER S FOUNDATION OK FRAMING OK FINAL INSPECTION • PERMIT ToWr;c 1 F TUKWILA BUILDING, F_R�IIT TUKWILA, WASHINGTON t CLASS OF WORK SA, L REMARKS: DESCRIPTION OF ANY WORK NOT COVERED ABOVE 7f.. SA �N/, .4 �/ I/' /1�. 'lie' p A Il 1 4� �"XC JILL . ,7 ma �,;� � ,! ��; ,7rr�' t-fr, 7 7,e: es / • WARNING Notify Building Department by Street Address and Permit Number when ready for inspection. Work must not be covered before inspection and OK for covering has been given by Inspector in writing on Permit Placard. I hereby acknowledge that I have read this application and state that the above is correct and I further agree to comply with all Town Ordinances, State Laws, and lawful orders of the Building Inspector governing building construction. Written Authorization of the owner must be pre- sented when work is done by occupant or 125sor. PERMIT FEES: (THIS SPACE FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT USE ONLY) BONO NO. TOTAL FEES S I= HOUSE & HOUSES r,ARAGE $ r'ARAGE NOTICE: THIS PERMIT DOES NOT COVER PLUMBING. SEWER. OR WIRING INSTALLATION. OWNS 4' ' -1'4 BY X ,` 1. l l RECEIVED BY OTHER BUILDINGS $ FEES S • j 4 -4d 7 E Ct p ATE: ...._ t ' .V. ? " rrj;; PERM IT �.r 99 BUILDING PERMIT No. MISC. PERMIT PLACARD MUST BE POSTED ON THE WORK OWNER / - , ,� / /j 1 4) �K�LI. Iff , I F ADDR /SS (jn S (f , v : ADDRESS ��TT P HON E '�y -�• I . ✓ f E to I B U ILDErt ARCHITECT ADDRESS TOTAL AREA OCCUPIED • LOT AREA LOT AREA OCCUPIED • / SO. FT.. • SQ. FT. 6: Cr-0 _ - % EXTERIOR FINISH .JOB ADDRESS STREET - •1 /`, L/ n ' '' _ ' � i7 (fie •21-/ sr j' /4i j2 tiv',� /- �- , � yV. or � W , y' f2 4,1. „- �N yF („f ° `� ,k 6 , 4( .7,y-it , r .• ■ r N' i Y1C a wk►+ja. BASEMENT SIZE SQ. FT. LOT SIZE /� LOT LOT AREA BLOCK USE ZONE n ..., YARDS D ISTANCE TO PROPERTY LINES LEGAL • .- � r.{/ K 2.•a.( I? ,Q y 'J N v 7 /fr t9 /1 :►�ir,Fx 0 C 7I W W c7 ., F , N� . �, 1 ye l r ;7,5'. w >j `I , % v ; 7 H • G MAIN BUILDING -• -..��� SET BACK SIDE YARD REAR YARD •A f i / u' NEAREST BUILDING / U I ACCESSORY BUILDING SET BACK SIDE YARD REAR YARD NEAREST BUILDING SIZE OF BUILDING MAIN BUILDING WIDTH DEPTH AREA / � ( �( 1,', �+ V FT „ , 6 1 FT. - I 1, �[ O SQ. FT TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION to G it J ACCESSORY BUILDING WIDTH DEPTH AREA �( FT. , ` FT. .._ SQ. FT. EXISTING BUILDING A RE ZeLLZ- 150 .. 7 SQ. LOT COVERAGE TOTAL AREA OCCUPIED • LOT AREA LOT AREA OCCUPIED • / SO. FT.. • SQ. FT. 6: Cr-0 _ - % EXTERIOR FINISH OCCUPANCY TO BE USED 1 ASy l HOW HEATED BASEMENT SIZE SQ. FT. ROOMS TOTAL { ( BED ROOMS BATHS � ^' U LIVING L.0 COMBO DEN KITCHEN NOOK KBD NOOK GARAGE ATT. ❑ DET. ❑ VALUATION OF ALL IMPROVEMENTS HOUSE 5 GARAGE 5 �} L , / HOUSE - ATT. GARAGE S OTHER S FOUNDATION OK ! , I FRAMING OK FIN L INSPECTION BUILDING PERMIT BUILDING TOWN ^ ' TUKWILA BUILDING C. :RMIT PERMIT No. TUKWILA, WASHIWGTON �' 79 to at ? f D 1 �.> . y �J 1 •X o �� CLASS OF WORK REMARKS: DESCRIPTION OF ANY WORK NOT COVERED ABOVE svL L? f 4y/ 4 40i '7 / /WI /h 70 21Y WARNING Notify Building Department by Street Address and Permit Number when ready for inspection. Work must not be covered before inspection and OK for covering has been given by Inspector in writing on Permit Placard. I hereby acknowledge that I have read this application and state that the above is correct and I further agree to comply with all Town Ordinances, State Laws, and lawful orders of the Building Inspector governing building construction. Written Authorization of the owner must be pre- sented when work is done by occupant or lessor. OWNE PERMIT FEES: (THIS SPACE FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT CJ USE HOUSE & E ONLY) HOUSE $ GARAGE $ ( 6” 0 ,ARAGE S l s J —LI I" BOND NO. TOTAL FEES S ' . �'� � BY RECEIVED 1 NOTICE: THIS PERMIT DOES NOT COVER PLUMBING. SEWER. OR WIRING INSTALLATION. v MISC. OTHER BUILDINGS S _ FEES S DATE ?MIT PLACARD MIST BE POSTED ON TAE WORK OWNER ADDRESS PHONE DATE ++ .-, BUILDER / ADDRESS ��� /♦ 4 f SO. FT. EXISTING BUILDING AREA - SO. FT. LOT COVERAGE ARCHITECT • ADDRESS / ADDRESS F 7 ' E. ( / V ✓pY' OCCUPANCY JOB ADDRESS STREET ' AP ( 01 4 / / . 0. , - )(�� /'� { f USE ZONE / / �{ LEGAL 1,5,,,,k,.... `,.... I f f 0,7 e • a 1 f /' • LOT SIZE LOT ARF LIVING LOT , g BLOCK 7 47 S YARDS PRDOPERTY LISTANCE EES MAIN BU � G SET BASK �(tl/�.r} SIDE YARD J 0-6) r REAR YARD NEAREST B 1 ACCESSORY BUILDING SET BACK SIDE YARD REAR YARD NEAREST BUILDING SIZE OF BUILDING MAIN BUILDING WIDTH DEPTH AREA �' 30 FT. X .4? l 5 FT. = ) f * 079 50. FT. TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION 1 -t �- Ilf - •�'' " j (/"'Fps-- ACCESSORY BUILDING / WIDTH DEPTH AREA �! = • FT. X FT. — sq. Fr. SO. FT. EXISTING BUILDING AREA - SO. FT. LOT COVERAGE TOTAL AREA OCCUPIED LOT AREA LOT AREA OCCUPIED �y SQ. T. — SQ. FT. /O EXTERIOR FINISH r- . OCCUPANCY TO BE USED I AS 1.1 r d HOW HEATED BASEMENT SIZE Sq. FT. ROOMS TOTAL ROOMS BATHS LIVING COMBO DEN KITCHEN NOOK NOOK GARAGE ATT. VALUATION OF ALL IMPROVEMENTS 1c $ t � }� ` d GARAGE S , r �C.: r c} , � I. 6 HOUSE - ATT. GARAGE $ OTHER S FOUNDATION OK FRAMING OK FINAL INSPECTION 1 RUII.6ING PERMIT CLASS OF WORK /V TOWN F T UKWILA BUILDING TUKWILA, WASHINGTON • BUILDING .(MIT PERMIT No. N2 61 REMARKS: DESCRIPTION OF ANY WORK NOT COVERED ABOVE WARNING Notify Building Department by Street Address and Permit Number when ready for inspection. Work must not be covered before inspection and OK for covering has been given by Inspector in writing on Permit Placard. I hereby acknowledge that I have read this application and state that the above is correct and I further agree to comply with all Town Ordinances, State Laws, and lawful orders of the Building Inspector governing building construction. Written Authorization of the owner must be pre- sented when work is done by occupant or lessor. PERMIT FEES: (THIS SPACE FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT USE ONLY) HOUSE & OTHER MISC. HOUSES GARAGE rIARAGE S BUILDINGS 5 FEES $ *•�P� / .1 7 p i, BOND NO )1w, ,;;;;......."*"RECEIVED . �,,.r PERMIT / ! , _t `� ! I f TOTAL FEES $ pY . L t - %C ^`7 f .,1- BY �.-f' e .i l 1 ^ r Y T ) DA T E �' l /5 .. ., r � - / • , NOTICE: THIS PERMIT DOES NOT COVER PLUMBING, SEWER, OR WIRING INSTALLATION. (/ PERT PLACARD MUST BE POSTED Oil THE liVOIE Bring • uo. ask permit �r new plant Seattle Rendering Works, the sub- ject of: heated controversy in Tukwila. for some time, may apply for a building permit allowing : con :struction. :of a'` new plant within a wee Tukwila. area residents have protested the smell from the render- ing works for years, and the com- pany hopes to build a $1.1 million plant to replace another building constructed in 1946. Company officials say most of the smell comes from the old plant. E 1°a borate air pollution control devices are planned for the new building. Laurel Johnson, former owner.of the rendering works who now is an employe, said he expects the firm to apply for a Tukwila building permit within the next week. Company owner Wes Benefiel is ill and was unavailable for comment. Johnson said the firm would be ready to begin construction of the new plant as soon as a building permit is granted. However, that maybe some time. A timetable for granting the necessary permits to the rendering works was presented. by Kjell Stoknes, Tukwila community development director, to the Tukwila City Council Committee -of- the- Whole earlier this week. The timetable, Stoknes said, :assumes ` that a;shorelines 'man- agement.permit and environmental impact statement would be re- quired. According to the timetable, con - struction of the new plant could not begin before March 1, 1977, assum- ing a shoreline permit application were to be submitted to the city this week. Stoknes emphasized that the timetable is hypothetical, and is only meant to be a guideline. In reality, it is possible it would take much longer to get the necessary permits because Johnson, at least; doesn't believe a shoreline permit is needed in this case. The Committee -of- the -Whole has requested the city planning commis- sion to consider an amendment to city ordinances making the render- ing works a conditional use in an M -1 (industrial) zone. The planning commission is expected to present its recommendation on the matter to the city council within 90 days. Stoknes has told the council that the rendering works by default is an allowed use because it was given a permit to build a new building in 1972. ; Stoknes also stressed that the, city can do nothing until the'firm presents'its building plans to the city and requests the necessary' permits: In the meantime;'Tukwila area .residents will have .to'endure the smell a little while .longer. Neighborhood beep By GREG ANDERSON Question: When is a rendering works like a maximum security federal penitentiary? Answer: When neighbors admit the rendering works is needed, but wouldn't it be nice if it moved next to someone else's home. That is the position Seattle Rendering Works near Tukwila finds itself in. The rendering works is literally fighting for its life now, and its existence is in the hands of the Tukwila City Council and the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency. The rendering works, which processes dead animals and birds into meat meal and tallow, is north of the Foster Golf Course in Tukwila. Golf club members and residents in northern Tukwila and nearby Seat- tle have been protesting vociferous- (Related story, above). "We, in effect, work for the pollu- tion control agency and the gov- ernment. We clean up all the messes for them." • So says Laurel Johnson, former owner of Seattle Rendering Works, north of Tukwila. Johnson still works at the rendering works occa- sionally, and his feelings are strong about its purpose. Seattle Rendering Works is under fire for the blanket of foul smell with which it has covered the surround- ing area for years. Johnson and Wes Benefiel, pres- ident and co -owner of the rendering works firm, believe their side of the story has not been told. Benefiel is a quiet man who believes it is time the rendering works reduce the amount 'of air pollution it emits. Johnson, who worked at the rendering works for more than 30 years, is a crusty old character, and is not afraid to say what he believes. Basically, Seattle Rendering Works reduces dead animal tissue into meat meal and tallow. The meat meal is used as a protein supplement in chicken and swine food. The tallow is exported throughout the world to be used as soap and in cosmetics. The rendering works processes from-150,000' to 200,000 pounds of dead animal tissue 24 hours a day, six days a week. It is a $3 million business, with 37 employes. "We clean all this mess up every day," maintains Johnson. "This is all potential pollution if we didn't clean it up. ly the smell from the rendering works in increasing volume the past one or two years. The rendering works has been cited nine times in the past year by the pollution control agency, and has had to pay $250 for each citation, the maximum the law allows. During a Tukwila City Council Committee -of- the -Whole meeting Monday night, several golf club members vowed to call the pollution control agency "every day" to force citations of the company and run it out of business. Golfers claim the rendering works is hurting business at the course. A number of club members testified to that fact during the council meeting Monday. In response to public outcry, officials of Seattle Rendering Works have announced plans to construct a new $1.1 million rendering plant -THE- 15 cents "What would the government do without us ?" Seattle Rendering Works processes more types of animal tissue than any other rendering plant between Vancouver, British Columbia and Portland, Ore. Animal tissue processed includes fish, feathers, crab shells, dead stock, dogs and cats. Even whales . and other oddities are processed if necessary. When hundreds of cattle and other livestock drowned during the flooding of the Snohomish River last February and March, the men say, Seattle Rendering Works was called on' to'dispose of the dead animals. "I would close up tomorrow it I could just to see what the people would do without a rendering plant to process the dead animals," Johnson said. • Benefiel said his firm has already which would be virtually pollution free. If it can obtain the necessary permits for the new building, the company also promised to shut down the oldest of its two existing plants, built in 1946. Wes Benefiel, president and co- owner of the rendering works, said in an interview this week that most of the smell that iritates noses of nearby residents is caused during the cooking process in the old plant. He said few odiferous gases are expelled from the company's second plant, built in 1972, although more pollution controls are also planned for this building. Company officials have been in- vestigating various pollution control systems for rendering plants for the past four to five months. They have decided on the what is called a "con- tinuous system." The continuous system, planned invested between $30,000 and $50,000 in pollution control devices for its two existing plants. He said he plans to continue trying to control air pollution from the firm's old 1946 plant, even though this building will be torn down if the rendering works is granted the required permits fora new $1.1 million facility. Benefiel cites' a firm called Spokane. Rendering Works, in Spokane, Wash., as an example of what a rendering works can be like. 5 Company argues benefit: corc/e Tukwila - Riverton - McMicken Heig Friday, September 17, 1976 n e tl a rr Spokane Rendering Works received the Washington State Lung Association. Clean Air award in 1975 after - It- built: a new plant simil,ar`to- the kind Seattle 'Rendering .Works proposes. re Benefiel says the new plant could be constructed in six 'months. An environmental impact statement probably will be required, however, ai F tl. p( T P fry SP ov wi th, 00 its ns tir 46 111 ks r ild :nt er, if at rendering plant d it g t. e d d !d in of :e. ks ng 1 75 to ks v' ..N11. n for the new rendering building, in- y volves the use of negative air e pressure. The building is literally n closed throughout the production i, jrocess, allowing no leaks of odifer- ous gases. The negative air pressure keeps the smell in the building even when a door is opened or a crack in a wall develops. But it is up to two government agencies to decide whether the rendering works will get a chance to try these new systems and other pollution control devices in the proposed plant and the 1972 building. The firm has requested a variance of from the pollution control agency to 1e allow it time to build the new plant. 'e That hearing will be conducted Oct. 21, and the agency will make its deci- sion sometime after that. If the pollution control agency its, too Vi/C/6 !eights Edition 976 Vol. LV No. 150 and this could take up to three months to complete. "We have put money down on the new plant and pollution control equipment," said Benefiel. "We wouldn't do this if we didn't know that we would satisfy all pollution control requirements. This is the most powerful argument to me." Residents in the northern Tukwila area want something done soon. The Foster Golf Course, which is near the rendering works, submitted a petition with 800 names on it to the Tukwila City Council Monday protesting the smell emanating from the firm. The petition stated the signers wanted the smell to be stopped or the rendering works to close. Benefiel and Johnson agree the smell from the rendering works is overpowering. They only hope they will be given enough time to correct the situation. decides not to grant the variance, "we're out of business," according to Benefiel. He said it is not economically possible to upgrade the firm's 1946 building to meet current pollution control re- quirements. Seattle Rendering Works would have to close down. If the pollution control agency does grant the variance, the Tukwila City Council — if it hasn't already made a decision — will have to determine whether to grant the necessary permits for the new building. Kjell Stoknes, director of Tukwila's community development and planning department, is now gathering information on the rendering works problem for the council. Some members of the council question whether the rendering works is an allowed use in the light industry zone it occupies. No reference to rendering works is made in the city zoning ordinances. However, the city did grant the firm the necessary permits to allow it to construct its newer plant built in 1972. For this reason, Stoknes believes, the city may be committed to allow- ing the rendering works to build a new facility. A legal opinion will probably be required. Benefiel says all research has been completed and the company is ready to start construction as soon as the required permits are granted. He and the pollution control experts he has hired to develop the continuous system promise the odor level off plant property will be below maximum allowable levels. 'or t he nevOen dering building, ; ►olves the :use of n ai p ressure The .building :is literally losed throughout the :•roduction rocess, allowing 'no leaks Of odifer iy gases. The negative air ' pressure keeps • d th smell in the building even when a door.is. or a crack in a wall if develops g ,But :it As .up to two , government agencies to decide whether the e rendering works will get a chance to t♦ these new systems and other pollution control: devices in the Proposed plant and the 1972 building. f firm has requested a variance ul from ;tlie pollution control agency to le allow; it time to build the new plant. ; T will be conducted Oct. a. 21,'and the agency will make its deci- sion;sometime after that. id If the pollution control agency ition lei 00 ':.end ,this •could stake up to three jts months to complete ns' "We have put money,down on the new plan and; "pollution control 96 equipment, said Benefiel:' "We ill wouldn't do this if we 'didn't know 'that wetwould'=satisfy : all pollution control;: recquireinents ; This is the most powerfu1argument to me:" Reeiidents`an`the n Tukwila reawant:something;done.soon. The ostec 'Golf ; '.Course;: which is near the'renderii g , submitted a petition ywith,800 •names, on'it to the g= + Council' Monday ng, piotesting.the smell • emanating 45' from the firm rtor � {* I e petition stated the signers; • ks ; wated the smell to be stopped or the . `` reizdering.:works'to close . Benefiel and Johnson~ °agree _the smell'; from: the rendering - works is � .. overpowering ;:They` only: hope. they :)t w ill`be given enough time to correct er,; "` the :situation it ol.,,LV No. 150 decided net ,to ;grantthe variance, "we're out of .business," according to` Benefiel. He said Wit not economically possible' to' upgrade •the firm's :1946 building: to .meet current. pollution, control :re quirements. . Seattle: Rendering..Works would have to close down: If the pollution control agency does grant the variance; the Tukwila City Council -- if it hasn't already Made a decision - will have to determine •w,hether to grant the necessary permits for the new building : K j ell Stoknes, director of',. • Tukwila's community development and planning department, is now gathering information on the rendering works problem for the council. . Some members of the council uestion whether the ,etiderin worki Wen .allowed*se in the'1it Industry One' it occupies No reference to rendering works is made in the city zoning ordinances. However, the city did grant the firm the`necessary permits. to. allow it, to constiuct'its newer plant :built in • 1972:., For this reason, Stoknes,believes, thecity may be committed to' allow- ing, the :rendering : works to.:build a • new facility: A'+ tegal opinion will 'probably be required: ' . Benefiel says -all research has been'coinpfetedand the company is 'ready,;to: start. construction as soon as the required permits are •granted.. He and the pailution control.; experti he .has' hired todevelop°the continuous system promise the odor. level off plant property will be below ;maximum allowable levels Controversy has swirled around Seattle; Rendering Works near; for years. Basis of the fray:is air; pollution —! in the form of nisseatitig smell = from the firm. Above, Wes Benefiel; presidentof the com (at: left),:; and' Laurel Johnson; former owner :Of the,firpt; dlsplay,oneofahe pollution devi in operation at:their :rendering plant: built in 1972 :;: = 15 cents Fcr the first time in perhaps 30 3 ears, some Tukwila and Seattle t :siL:nts may have a chance to t - eatlie some outdoor air on their p trios and not gag on it. Seattle Rendering Works, 13601 9 :aca.i Coal Mine Road S., Seattle, i Weil °d plans for a new plant and diticnal air polution controls dur- r ; a Meeting of the Tukwila City •uncil Committee -of- the -Whole ..1 mday night. ;ice rendering works, site of o.is odors for years, is just of Tukwila's Foster Golf ( c arse , 'he .7endering works processes :. Ld animal tissue into meat'meal a i tallDw. • I fond 3y's meeting was attended •• k : )ntir tied cool is the forecast fc - South County,- with highs"in 3 'tr : mid 60s and lows in the 50s4 C' i :unt d showers with winds :i ring by about 30 Tukwila area residents, including a number of Foster Golf Club members, who protested the smell given off by Seattle Rendering Works' 1946- vintage plant. Wes Benefiel, president of the rendering works firm, said that if the necessary city building permits and shorelines management permit can be obtained, his company can reduce all odor to negligible ' amounts in six months. Presently, the company operates out of a plant constructed in 1946 and a newer plant built in 1972. Most of the odor comes from the cooking process in the 1946 plant, where there are virtually no controls on the leakage of odiferous gases. Benefiel said his firm plans to in- Tukwila - Riverton- McMicken Heights .Edition • • vest $1.1 million in a new plant with adequate air.' pollution control devices. When this new plant is built; he said, the Old 1946 plant would be shut down. . Upgrading of pollution .control in the 1972 plant also is scheduled. ' , He said air pollution control devices for the new facility and the 1972 plant would cost the company between $150,000 and $200,000. The rendering works has already spent between $30,000. and $50,000 on an unsuccessful chemical process . which was designed to reduce odor from the 1946 plant. ' Benefiel told the angry audience that upgrading of the 1972 plant is in progress now, and air pollution from remises to curb the 1946 plant will be "controlled " ; until the tiew facility be con structed::' • But what "controlled" means at this time is a question. '. A representative of a pollution control company working with Seat tle Rendering Works said odor from the 1946 plant could be reduced by "10 per cent, 25 per, cent or SO per cent" by the end of this week: The Tukwila City Council now holds the cards which will decide the company's fate. • Some residents • in the audience Monday night_ wanted Seattle Rendering Works — reportedly the only firm of its kind between Bellingham and Portland, Ore.. — comIe te l p y shut down. • Kjell Stoknes, director of Tukwila's community development . and planning department, will write a city time schedule for granting necessary permits and making recommendations on what the city should do during the next two weeks. He was ordered by the council's - Committee -of- the -Whole to present his findings and recommendations at the next council work session' Sept. 27. In the meantime, the• rendering works will continue to install air pollution Control equipment in its two existing plants until a determination is made on whether it can build its new plant. The Puget Sound Air Pollution Vol. LV No. 148 Control Agency has scheduled a Oct. 21 hearing on Seattle Renderin Works, and the council will us Stoknes' findings to present its ow testimony during the hearing. The public also may attend an meeting to give testimony concern ing air pollution from the renderi:nE works firm. The meeting will begin at 9 :30 a.m. in the Port of Seattle commission room, Pier 66. Purpose of the hearing is to "come up with a plan to bring Seattle Rendering Works into compliance will air pollution control regulations quickly," according to Dave Rogers, supervising inspector for the pollution control agency in King County.