HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit L94-0008 - KIM SUE - INTERURBAN CONVENIENT STORE SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTL94 -0008
INTERURBAN CONVENIENT STORE
SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
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CHECKLIST: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW MAILINGS
FEDERAL AGENCIES
( )U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
( )FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
( )DEPT. OF INTERIOR -FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
( )U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
( )U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H.U.D. (REGION X)
WASHINGTON STATE•AGENCIES
( )OFFICE OF ARCHAEOLOGY
( )TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
( )DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES
( )OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
( )DEPT. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
( )DEPT. OF FISHERIES
( )K.C. PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEV.
( )BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD
( )FIRE DISTRICT #11
( )FIRE DISTRICT #2
( )SOUTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
( )TUKWILA LIBRARIES
( ) RENTON LIBRARY
( )KENT LIBRARY
( )CITY OF SEATTLE LIBRARY
( )US WEST
( )SEATTLE CITY LIGHT
( )WASHINGTON NATURAL GAS
( )WATER DISTRICT #75
( )SEATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT
( )GROUP W CABLE.
( )OLYMPIA PIPELINE
( )KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
( )TUKWILA CITY DEPARTMENTS:
( )PUBLIC WORKS ( ) FIRE
( )POLICE ( )FINANCE
( )PLANNING ( )BUILDING
( )PARKS AND ORECREATION
( )TUKWILA MAYOR
( )DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES
( )DEPT. OF ECOLOGY, SHORELANDS DIVISION
( )DEPT. OF ECOLOGY, SEPA DIVISION*
( )DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
( )OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
*SEND CHECKLIST WITH DETERMINATIONS AND
*SEND SITE MAPS WITH DECISION
KING•COUNTY AGENCIES
( )KING COUNTY DEPT. OF PARKS
( )HEALTH DEPARTMENT
( )PORT OF•SEATTLE
( )BUILDING"& LAND DEV. DIV.-
SEPA INFORMATION CENTER
SCHOOLS /LIBRARIES
( )HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT
( )KING COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
( )SEATTLE MUNICIPAL REFERENCE LIBRARY
( )SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS
( ) RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
UTILITIES
( )PUGET SOUND POWER & LIGHT
( )VAL -VUE SEWER DISTRICT
( )WATER DISTRICT #20
( )WATER DISTRICT #125
( )CITY OF RENTON PUBLIC WORKS
( )RAINIER VISTA
( )SKYWAY
CITY AGENCIES
( ) RENTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT
( )CITY OF SEA -TAC
( )CITY OF SEATTLE
( )CITY OF BURIEN
( )TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
( )TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES
( )PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL
( )P.S. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
( )SW K.COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
( )MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
( )DUWAMISH INDIAN TRIBE
MEDIA
( )DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE
( )VALLEY DAILY NEWS
( )METRO. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DIV..
OFFICE /INDUSTRIAL 5,000 GSF OR MORE
RESIDENTIAL : 50 "UNITS OR MORE
RETAIL 30,000 GSF OR•'MORE
( )HIGHLINE TIMES
( )SEATTLE TIMES
PUBLIC NOTICE MAILINGS FOR PERMITS
SEPA MAILINGS
Mail to: (comment period starts on date of mailing)
Dept. of Ecology Environmental Review Section
Applicant
Other agencies as necessary (checked off on attached list)
Include these documents:
SEPA Determination (3 -part form from Sierra)
Findings (staff report, usu. with MDNS)
SEPA Checklist (filled out by applicant)
Drawings /plans of project (site plan, elevations, etc. from PMT's)
Affidavit of Distribution (notice was mailed & sent to newspaper).
SHORELINE MAILINGS
Mail to: (within 8 days of decision; 30 -day appeal period begins
date received by DOE).
Dept. of Ecology Shorelands Section
State Attorney General
Applicant
Indian Tribes
Other agencies as necessary (checked off on attached list).
Include these documents:
SHORELINE MANAGEMENT Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (3 -part form from Sierra)
Findings (staff report, if applicable)
Shoreline Application Form (filled out by applicant)
Drawings /plans of project (site plan, elevations, etc. from PMT's)
- Site plan, with mean high water mark & improvements
- Cross- sections of site w /structures & shoreline
- Grading plan
- Vicinity map
SEPA Determination (3 -part form from Sierra)
Findings (staff report, usu. with MDNS)
SEPA Checklist (filled out by applicant)
Any background studies related to impacts on shoreline
Notice of Application
Affidavit of Distribution (notice was mailed & sent to newspaper)
Affidavit of Publication (notice was published in newspaper).
A P P I D A V I T
1, Sylvia A. Osby
O Notice of Public Hearing
fl Notice of Public Meeting
J Board of Adjustment Agenda
Packet
fl Board of Appeals Agenda
Packet •
EPlanning Commission Agenda
Packet
0 Short Subdivision Agenda
Packet
O F D I S T R I BU T I O N
hereby declare that:
Notice of Application for
Shoreline Management Permit
0 Shoreline Management Permit
X
Determination of Non -
significance
PMitigated Determination of
Nonsignificance
0Determination of Significance'
and Scoping Notice• •
fl Notice of Action
Ell Official Notice
Other
Other
was mailed to each of the following addresses on
FAXED TO SEATTLE TIMES - Published May 27, 1994
MAILED TO DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
MAILED TO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE VIA ECOLOGY
MAILED TO APPLICANT
SENT TO MAYOR, CITY CLERK
Name of ProjectINTERURBAN CONVENIENT STORE
File Number L94 -0008
Mav 25, 1994
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CITY OF TUKWILA
MITIGA' ) DETERMINATION OF NONSIGN
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:
.CANOE (MDNS)
Renovate a 2,300 gas station building into a
grocery /convenience store with 15 parking spaces .
and landscaping. Project design to be per Board
of Architectural Review File No. 88 -6 -DR.
PROPONENT: SUE KIM
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL, INCLUDING STREET ADDRESS, IF ANY:
ADDRESS: 14805 INTERURBAN AV S
PARCEL NO: 359700-0440
SEC/TWN/RNG: NE 1/4 of Section 23 Township 23 Range
LEAD AGENCY: CITY OF TUKWILA
FILE.. NO L94: -0008
The City has determined that the proposal does not have a probable
significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact
statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21c.030(2) (c)'. ..This.'
decision was made after review of .a completed environmental checklist
and other information on file with the lead agency. This informat iron
is available to the public on request. The conditions to this ',SEPA
`;'
Determination are attached.
This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2). Comments must be submitted by
&L The lead agency wil l not act on 'this'
proposal,f»r days from the date below.
t
L ck reeler, Responsible Official
City of Tukwila, (206) 431 -3680
6300 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188.
You may appeal this determination, to the City Clerk at'`- C;i'ty Hall, 6200
Southcenter Boulevard-, Tukwila,:: WA 98188 no later. than 10 days from the
above signature date by written appeal' stating;the basis of the appeal
for specific factual objections: You._.maybe.r..equired to bear some of
the expenses for an appeal.
Copies of the procedures for SEPA appeals are available with the City
Clerk and Department of Community Development.
Modifications to the Environmental Checklist for
File No. L94 -0008 (Interurban Convenient Store)
May 23, 1994
The following modifications to the environmental checklist are
herewith incorporated.
A.8.(Pg.2) Environmental information directly related to this
proposal: No SEPA review has previously been done on this site.
SEPA review was required for this proposal based on probable
traffic impacts due to the several closely spaced driveways in
the immediate area, high through traffic volumes, and the high
trip generation rate for convenience stores.
A traffic report submitted by the applicant was considered in
determining whether a SEPA checklist would be required. The
traffic impacts and mitigating measures needed, supported
requiring a checklist. Based on this information, a SEPA
checklist was required.
A.9.(Pg.2) Other proposals directly affecting the proposal:
This project is in the Interurban Special Review District where
all developments require design approval by the Board of
Architectural Review (TMC 18.60.060(3)). The applicant proposes
to utilize a previous design approval granted by the Board (File
No. 88- 6 -DR).
This earlier review specifically prescribed the site plan,
landscaping, building architecture, and colors and materials.
Any but minor and insignificant alteration of the approved design
will require further Board approval.
Road improvement plans for Interurban Avenue South have also been
developed, which will be, in part, the basis for frontal
improvements.
A.11.(Pg.3) Project description: The applicant proposes to
renovate an existing 2,300 s.f. gas station building, which has
been abandoned for over 5 years, into a grocery /convenience store
with 15 parking spaces and landscape improvements. Frontal
improvements will also be required as part of the Board of
Architectural Review approval and various other Tukwila codes
(see modification of B.14.d in this supplement).
A portion of the property is now used to provide vehicle access
to the adjacent southern tavern. This is proposed to be
continued.
L94 -0008: Supplement to the Environmental
PP
May 23, 1994
Pg.3
along this road segment, for safety purposes. The applicant has
agreed to this.
Staff recognizes that the existing south driveway now used by the
Whitehorse Tavern, may be entirely upon the applicant's property.
The option to move this driveway to achieve an equitable driveway
location at a later date (e.g., upon Whitehorse property
redevelopment) is recognized.
B.14.f.(Pg.16) Trip Generation: The attached traffic report
shows trips generated to various intersections, including the
Interurban Ave. S. \Southcenter Boulevard. City studies show this
intersection to be functioning at LOS E /F.
A total of 16 peak hour trips would go from the proposed project
to this intersection. However, a relatively high percentage of
these trips would be traffic generated by other area uses,
already accounted for in the City's traffic model /mitigation
program, and having no impact on intersection congestion
(referred to as "pass -by ".traffic). This is based on the
convenience store's nature of business, and location relative to
competition.
The City Engineer and traffic consultant agree that 75% would
represent a high estimate of pass through traffic. The City
Engineer estimates 50% pass through traffic should be used for
calculating peak hour impacts. This means that traffic
mitigation payments should be based on 8 trips instead of 16
trips.
B14.g.(Pg.16) Traffic Mitigation: $8,000 of traffic mitigation .
payments are required for the impacts to the Interurban/
Southcenter Blvd. intersection.
B.16.b.(Pg.17) Domestic Water Mitigation: The auto-irrigation
system shall be equipped with at least one moisture :sensor to
minimize the impact of the project on the domestic water supply.
This will keep the system from operating when there is already
sufficient ground moisture (e.g., during or just after a rain
storm).
file :94 \Kimaepa
L94 -0008: Supplement to the Environmental Checklist
May 23, 1994
Pg.2
B.3.c.(Pg.7) Water runoff: Continuing the existing sheet flow
pattern to a street catch basin, as described by the applicant in
B.3.b.1.(Pg. 7), may not be sufficient. Surface water runoff
will be subject to the normal requirements for a City utility
permit. This will likely include new catch basins and storm
drain lines. Final design requirements will be established in
the utility permit.
B.8.a.(Pg.11) Site and Adjacent Land Use: The site is occupied
by a building which has been abandoned for over 5 years. It was
previously a gas station. Underground tanks have already been
removed. All vesting of uses ends after abandonment for 24
consecutive months pursuant to TMC 18.70.040.
Adjacent uses include a tavern, apartments, and offices.
B.14.a. (Pg.15) Public Streets: Interurban Avenue on the east,
provides primary access to the site. It is also bordered on the
north by S. 149th Street, which is a steep, substandard, 40 ft.
wide road.
B.14.d.(Pg.16) Required Road Improvements and Mitigation:
Frontal improvements along Interurban Avenue South (e.g., curbs,
gutters, sidewalks, utilities, etc.) are required per Board of
Architectural Review approval (88- 6 -DR), the Sidewalk Ord. (TMC
11.64), and various other City ordinances. As an alternative,
the applicant may execute a developer's agreement to pay a fair -
share cost for such improvements when the road is reconstructed
in the future.
Along S. 149th Street, a five ft. wide right -of -way dedication is
required to partially mitigate this substandard road width. The
additional right -of -way must be improved with a sidewalk per the
Sidewalk Ordinance. However, an asphalt path will be accepted
instead of the six foot wide, standard concrete /curbed facility;
and the path may be located in a manner to minimize tree removal.
The applicant has agreed to continue the existing access pattern
to the southern property (currently occupied by the Whitehorse
Tavern) and improve the driveway per Tukwila standards. The
current pattern provides for vehicle movement across almost all
of the joint property line. The project's design approval made
provision for alternative landscaping than the normally required
5 ft. side yard strip. For this reason, no side yard landscaping::.
is required.
Agreement to participate in joint access at the southern'' driveway
upon that property's redevelopment will be required in order to
not increase the existing number of closely spaced driveways
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: ,►�j[fslg[3w4�] CbN�b�£
2. Name of applicant: 414 0
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: ,Avg 141y1
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4. Date checklist prepared: Qt. 15. /193
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5. Agency requesting Checklist:
City of Tukwila
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): 3Mok.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
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9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes,
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RECEIVED
FEB 171994
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.
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11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses
and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this
checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not
need to repeat those answers• on this page. Section E requires a complete
description of the objectives and alternatives of your proposal and should not be
summarized here.
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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for & person to understand
the precise location of your proposed. project, including' a street address, if
any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over
a range of area, provide the range or boundaries,of the site(s). Provide a legal
description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably
available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not
required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applica-
tions related to this checklist.
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13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land
Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat,
rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
tidpPco Gig -rte ectu-Alb.V1 45 Fi4sr.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate
percent slope)? 5 w.c. 5r lij A_Cincr. a°
c. What general ty of soils are found on the site
(for example, la sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If
you know the ssification of agricultural soils,
specify them and note any prime farmland.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable
soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti-
ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate
source of f i 1 l . Nez
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing,
construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with
impervious ces after project construction (for
example, sphalt r buildings)? $p 7.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or
other impacts to the earth, if any: — VoNtf,
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from
the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile odors,
industrial wood smoke) during construction and when
the project is completed? If any, generally
describe and give approximate quantities if known.
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b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor
that may affect your proposal? If so, generally.
describe.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or
other impacts to air, if any:
3. Water
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the
immediate vicinity of the site (including year -
round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes,
ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and
provide names. If appropriate, state what
stream or river it flows into. hAo
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or
adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach
available plans. ryp
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material
that would be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands and indicate the area of the
site that would be affected. Indicate the
source of fill material. — 1,,
4) Will the proposal require surface water
withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quan-
tities, if known. NO
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year
floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan. $r
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of
waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated
volume of discharge.lu
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b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be
discharged to ground water? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quan-
tities, if known.
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2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged
into the ground from septic tanks or other sour-
ces, if any (for example: Domestic sewage;
industrial, • containing the following
chemicals...; agricultural; etc.) Describe the
general size of.the system, the number of such
systems, the number of houses to be served (if
applicable), .or the number of animals or humans
the system(s) are expected to serve.11Med,
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm
water) and method of collection and disposal, if
any (include quantities, if known). Where will
this water flow? Will this water flow into
other waters? If so, describe.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface
waters? If so, generally describe. pn
Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,
ground, and runoff water impacts, if any-..
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4. P ants
a Check or circle types of vegetation found on the
site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush,
skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
▪ What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed
or altered ?'
. List threatened or endangered species known to be on
or near the site. %.164e,
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other
measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the
site, if any:_ r -
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. Animals
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been
observed on or near the site or are known to be on
or near the site:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish,
other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to
be on or near the site. — khrozr.1
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so,
explain. ,-U
d. Proposed meas res to preserve or enhance wildlife,
if any: 1%16001.,
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6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil,
wood stove, color) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? .Describe whether
it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar
energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe. fk0
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are
included in the plans of this proposal? List other
proposed measures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any: - _ 11a,
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards,
including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire
and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could
occur as a result of this proposal? If so,
describe. -4O
1) Describe special emergency services that might
be required. t.JJ r
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ-
mental health hazards, if any:
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b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may
affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)? Nowls --
2) What types and levels of noise would be created
by or associated with the project on a short-
term or a long -term basis (for example: traf-
fic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate
what hours noise would come from the site. ---
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise
impacts, if any:
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent
properties?
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b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so,
describe. v. .
c. Describe any structures on the site.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
e. What is the current zoning classification of the
site ? -- r C - C 2 .G 0.0,ct1C. cc,M0„tonceA.0
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation
of the site? Cor- 1me2cd4C,
g.
If applicable, what is the current shoreline master
program designation of the site? tto N4 e
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an
"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
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i . Approximately how many people would reside or work
in the completed project? 2.1
j. Approximately how many people would the completed
project displace? Q�i ,
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement
impacts, if any:
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com-
patible with exis ing and projected land uses and
plans, if any: cam P ikcc_
9. Housing
Approximately how many units would be provided, if
any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
sing?
b. Approximately hbwmany units, if any, would be eli-
minated? IndicatLwhether high, middle, or low-
income housing.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or co rol housing
impacts, if any:
10. Aesthetics
a. Whet_ is the tallest height of any proposed
structure(s), not including antennas; what is the
principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
b. What views in the immealate vicinity would be
altered or obstructed?
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control ae hetic
impacts, if any:
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11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal
produce? What time of day would itmainly' occur?
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a
safety hazard or interfere with views? N o
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may
affect your proposal? tV D Jf
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and
glare impacts, if any:
12. Recreation
a. What designed and informal recreational oppor-
tunities are in the immediate vicinity? tvir-
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing
recreational uses? If so, describe. +40
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on
recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any: kJ6.40,
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or pro-
posed for, national, state, or local preservation
registers known to be on or next to the site? If
so, generally describe. IQp
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of
historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural
importance known to be on or next to the site.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if
any: tJ
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the
site, and describe proposed accss to the existing
street system. Show on site plans, if any.
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b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest
transit stop? Y j o iyc P(C.pf\cT c�3c re(64'
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c. How many parking spaces would the completed project
have? How many would the project eliminate?
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d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets,
or improvements to existing roads or streets, not
including driveways? If so, generally describe
(i_d.icate whether public or private). Ne) ScW
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e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate
vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe. i.lo
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated
by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor-
tation impacts, if any:
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for
public services (for example: fire protection,
police protection, health care, schools, other)? If
so, generally describe.140
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct
impacts on public services, if any.
Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
16. Utilities
a.
currently ava able at the site:
gas, , refuse service,
sewer, eptic system, other.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the
project, the utility providing the service, and the
general construction activities on the site or in
the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
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C. Signature
The above answers are true and complete to the best of
my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is
relying on them to make its decisi. ►n.
Signature:
Date Submitted:
PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE.
TO;BE COMPLETED BY APP (ANT
D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(do not use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful
to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of
the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the
proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from
the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity
or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not imple-
mented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge
to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or
release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production
of noise? 17 . 64;
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
N/A
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, ani-
mals, fish, or marine life?
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' Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, ani-
mals, fish, or marine life are: fl,pti
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3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or
natural resources? t4 /k
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and
natural resourses are: KVA-
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect
environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or
eligible or under study) for governmental protection;
such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers,
threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or
cultural sitees, wetlands, floodplains, or prime
f
farmlands?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid
or reduce impacts are: N3/f-
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and
shoreline use, inclduing whether it would allow or
encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with
existing plans? P,pl
Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land
use impacts area: or
How does the proposal conform to the Tukwila Shoreline
Master Plan? Wpi-
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demand on
transportation or public'services and utilities ?_�7`"a
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s)
are: d.1ib
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict
with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for
the protection of the environment. kytts
8. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli-
cies of the Plan? hla
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s)
are: OA(
Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
T0:BE COMPLETED BY APPL - 1NT
E. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR ALL PROJECT AND NON PROJECT
PROPOSALS
The objectives and the alternative means of reaching the
objectives for a proposal will be helpful in reviewing the
aforegoing items of the Environmental Checklist. This
information provides a general overall perspective of the
proposed action in the context of the environmental infor-
mation provided and the submitted plans, documents, suppor-
tive information, studies, etc.
1. What are the objective(s) of the proposal?
2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these
objectives? Ab
3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the
preferred course of action:
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4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli-
cies of the Plan? Kb T . A
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Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s)
are: 19K
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Order No. 862001
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
THAT PORTION OF TRACTS 22 AND 23 OF INTERURBAN ADDITION TO SEATTLE, AS
PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 55, RECORDS OF KING
COUNTY, AND OF VACATED RIVER STREET LYING BETWEEN SAID TRACTS,
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY PROJECTION OF THE NORTH
LINE OF SAID TRACT 22 WITH THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF INTERURBAN AVENUE
AS CONDEMNED IN KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 109001;
THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID AVENUE 190
FEET;
THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID AVENUE, 125 FEET;
THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID AVENUE, 30 FEET;
THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID AVENUE, 25 FEET;
THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL TO SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID AVENUE TO
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT 22;
THENCE EASTERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THAT PORTION LYING NORTHERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF VACATED RIVER STREET WHICH IS
20 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE EASTERLY PROJECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF
TRACT 22;
THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH. LINE TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY
LINE OF INTERURBAN AVENUE AND THE TERMINUS OF THIS LINE DESCRIPTION;
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Charles Hong DATE: January 19, 1994
FROM: Chris L. Johnso�,1/ 010#A., TG: 93311.00
SUBJECT: INTERURBAN CONVENIENCE STORE - TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
This memorandum has been prepared at the request of Ms. Sue Kim of Omnibus Design,
your representative for this project. It summarizes the results of our traffic analysis for the
proposed Interurban convenience store remodel located in Tukwila. The City of Tukwila
has requested an analysis of potential traffic impacts associated with the proposed
remodel. The purpose of this analysis is to address the project trip generation, trip
assignment, and driveway operations during the PM peak hour (most critical time period).
The city may request that pro rata contributions be made to planned improvements in the
site vicinity. We have provided an assignment of the project's net impact on vicinity road-
ways for the city's use in assessing any potential pro rata contributions.
Project Description
The proposed site, as shown in Figure 1, fronts the west side of Interurban Avenue S south
of S 149th Street. The proposed project consists of remodeling an existing 2,300- square
foot (sf) office building into a 2,300 -sf convenience store. Access to the site would be pro-
vided by an existing driveway on Interurban Avenue S, which currently serves the office
space on the site.
Project Traffic
The proposed project would be located on a site previously used as an office building. The
net increase in project traffic was determined as the difference between the proposed and
existing trip generation. Table 1 shows the resulting trip generation for the site.
The TRANSPO Group, Inc. 14335 N.E. 24th Street. Suite 201 Bellevue, Washington 98007. FAX: 206/74.7.3688 206/641-3881
Mr. Charles Hong
January 19, 1994
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Table 1. Project Trip Generation
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PM Peak Hour
Land Use In Out
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Proposed
2,300 -sf Convenience Market (Open 24 Hours)
Gross Driveway Trips 62 2 1a
Less Pass -by Trips (50 %)1 -31 • _:.31 Off -Site Project Trips 31 31 62
Existing
2,300 -sf Office Building
Less Trips from Existing Uses A AQ
Net Off-Site Traffic Impact 29 21 50
1 Based on data in Trip Generation, ITE, 5th Edition, 1991. Approximately 50 percent of peak hour traffic would
be associated with existing traffic already passing the site.
Table 1 shows a total of 124 PM peak hour vehicle trips (62 in, 62 out) would occur at the
site driveway. The proposed site trip generation was estimated using average trip rates for
"Convenience Markets" (Land Use 851). Typically, a convenience market has a large por-
tion of its traffic coming from motorists who are already passing by the site on their way to
another destination. These "pass -by" trips would not impact roadways or intersections
outside the immediate site vicinity. Roadways or intersections further from the site would
only be impacted by the net "new" trips.
A number of studies have been completed to address the issue of trip types related to con-
venience stores. Trip Generation lists 20 such studies that have an average pass -by trip
percentage of approximately 60 percent. To be conservative, 50 percent of the project -gen-
erated trips during the PM peak hour were assumed to be pass -by trips. The pass -by trips
were then subtracted from the gross project driveway trips. Thus the off -site PM peak
hour trips generated by the proposed remodel are estimated at 62 trips (31 in, 31 out).
The existing site trip generation was estimated using regression equations published in
Institute of Transportation Engineers' (ITE) Trip Generation, 5th Edition, 1991. "General
Office Building' (LU 710) trip generation equations were used in determining the PM peak
hour trips generated by the existing facility. The existing office building is estimated to
generate 12 trips during the PM peak hour (2 in and 10 out). Therefore, the net off -site
traffic impact is 50 trips (29 in, 21 out).
Trip distribution patterns for new project trips were estimated based on population and
employment centers in the site vicinity and existing travel patterns. 'Trip Characteristics
of Convenience Markets with Gas Pumps," published in the July 1987 issue of ITE Jour-
nal, estimated that approximately 50 to 60 percent of the total pass -by and new trips
originate or end within a two -mile or six- minute radius of a project site. For this reason,
most of the new trips were distributed to areas in close proximity to the site.
Mr. Charles Hong
January 19, 1994
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Trip distribution patterns for pass -by trips were determined from existing traffic volumes on
roadways adjacent to the site, which show a relatively even split in traffic by direction.
Approximately 52 percent of the pass -by trips (16 trips) are expected to come from the north
via Interurban Avenue S. The remaining 48 percent (15 trips) would be from the south.
The net off -site trip impact is shown in Figure 2. This reflects new project trips less traffic
from the existing office use. The pass -by trips would only affect turning movements at the
site driveway and thus are not reflected in this assignment. To consider the impacts of
pass -by trips combined with new trips from the convenience market, driveway traffic vol-
ume forecasts were developed. This is discussed below.
Traffic Volumes
The City of Tukwila has a permanent count station on Interurban Avenue S just north of
Southcenter Boulevard, which is approximately 1/4 mile south of the project site. The city
performed a PM peak hour count on Thursday, October 14, 1993, at this location. The PM
peak hour was from 3 to 4 p.m. Comparisons to traffic counts taken earlier in 1993 showed
that the October traffic count was the closest to the overall average for the 12 -month period
of 1993. Therefore, the October count was assumed to represent the 1993 existing traffic
volumes on Interurban Avenue S. This location, although a few blocks south of the site, is
representative of the through traffic on Interurban Avenue S by the site. This through traffic
was used in developing existing and forecast traffic volumes at the site driveway. The 1993
existing traffic volumes at the site driveway are shown in Figure 3.
The proposed remodel requires little work and should therefore, be completed and occu-
pied before the end of 1994. Existing traffic volumes are forecast to increase by approxi-
mately 1.0 percent in 1994. Historical counts on Interurban Avenue S show that at most
locations, traffic volumes have decreased in the past three to five years. Therefore the 1.0
percent growth rate is conservatively high. It reflects the assumption that traffic on
Interurban Avenue S may grow at a faster rate than it has in the recent past. Traffic vol-
umes for 1994 without the proposed remodel were forecast for the purpose of evaluating
the project's impact to the site driveway. Project traffic was then added to these back-
ground traffic volumes to arrive at the with- project condition. The 1994 without - project
and 1994 with - project traffic volumes are also shown in Figure 3.
Impacts
The proposed remodel project will utilize the existing single site access onto Interurban
Avenue S. A level of service (LOS) analysis was performed to determine future operating
conditions at the site driveway. Level of service is used to evaluate and quantify operating
conditions and traffic congestion. Levels of service values range from LOS A, which is
indicative of good operating conditions with little or no delay, to LOS F, indicative of
extreme congestion and long vehicle delays.
Mr. Charles Hong
January 19, 1994
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For an unsignalized intersection, level of service is based on the reserve (unused) capacity
available for each turning movement that conflicts with other turning movements. The
reserve capacity is related to gaps in the major street traffic stream.
The level of service analysis assumes that vehicles will be able to use the center, two -way,
left -turn lane on Interurban Avenue S to facilitate left turns to, as well as from, the pro-
posed driveway. The presence of a center -turn lane improves the operation of left turns
from the site by allowing a two -step maneuver —left turn to the center lane and then accel-
erate into the thru lane. Table 2 shows the results of the level of service analysis. For
comparison purposes, level of service values for the 1993 existing and 1994- without -pro-
ject conditions are also shown.
Table 2. Level of Service Summary - PM Peak Hour
1993 Existing 1994 Without - Project 1994 With-Project
Intersection LOS' RC2 LOS (RC) LOS (RC)
Site Dwy on Interurban Ave S
Left tum from site driveway D 131 D 129 E 86
Right turn out of site driveway A 672 A 669 A 639
Left tum into site A 489 A 484 A 448
1 LOS = Level of service
2 RC = Reserve capacity in vehicles per hour
The level of service analysis shows that left turns from the site driveway onto Interurban
Avenue S would operate at LOS E during the PM peak hour. This level of operation for the
left -turn movement out of the site would be considered acceptable during peak periods.
This movement would operate at better levels during other times of the day. Other move-
ments into and out of the site and the main stream traffic on Interurban would operate at
LOS A during the PM peak hour.
The City of Tukwila may request pro rata -share contributions for planned roadway
improvements in the City of Tukwila's Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program
(1994 to 2000 TIP) that are impacted by this project. The pro rata contributions are typi-
cally suggested as mitigation for project impacts to city- proposed improvements. However,
per our discussions with city staff, the impacts of remodeling this existing office building
to a convenience market are relatively small and may not meet minimum thresholds for
traffic impacts at planned improvements within the city.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this site analysis, please contact
Kurt Latt or myself. Thank you again for requesting our assistance with your project.
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MEMORANDUM
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To: Sue Kim, Omnibus Construction
From: Vernon Umetsu
Date: April 7, 1994
RE: L94 -0008 (SEPA for Interurban Convenience Store).
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As we discussed last week, I am sending you the anticipated
conditions for a Mitigated Determination of Non - significance.
If you agree with these conditions, it is possible to incorporate
them into your proposed action with a letter. An example of such
a letter is attached for your information.
Such an amendment would allow issuing a standard Determination of
Non - significance and eliminate the 15 day comment period.
However, your rights to an appeal of these conditions would also
be lost. If you do not plan to appeal the conditions, then the
loss would not matter.
The anticipated SEPA conditions are listed below:
1. Transportation (Checklist Item B.14.g.):
a. $9,000 in fair -share travel -way and intersection
improvements
b. Installation of road frontal improvements (curbs,
gutters, sidewalks, and other infrastructure) along
Interurban Avenue per City road designs, prior to final
approval of the building construction OR executing a
developer's agreement to a fair -share payment for such
improvements when the road is reconstructed in the
future.
This mitigation is established in conjunction with City
development standards as listed in Checklist Item
B.14.g.
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c. Agre -gent to provide joint access at the southern
drive ay to the adjacent southern property (currently
occup ed by the Whitehorse Tavern), upon its
redev = lopment which could result in expansion of its
adjac:.nt driveway.
Staff recognizes that the Whitehorse's existing
adjacent driveway that they now use, may be entirely
upon he subject property. The option to move this
driveway to achieve an equitable driveway location at a
later date (e.g., upon Whitehorse property
redev = lopment) is recognized.
d. A fiv foot right -of -way dedication along S. 149th
Stree in order to partially mitigate that steeply
slopi g road's 40 ft. wide, substandard right -of -way
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To:
From - John A..Pierog, PW Development Engineer
Date: March 18, 1994
Vernon Umetsu, Planning Division
Subject: Interurban Convenience Store
(aka - Devaney Convenience Store &
Convenient Store TI /Addition)
14805 Interurban Avenue South
Project No. PRE93 -030
SEPA Review
Activity No. L94 -0008
Review Comments
RECEIVED
LIAR 1 81994
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Please excuse the delay in providing these comments for the above
project.
SEPA comments are very limited on this project. However, depending
upon the value of the proposed remodel work, additional development
requirements could be significant. Frontal improvements and
additional right -of -way dedication (only along South 149th Street)
could be triggered.
The following are our specific comments:
1. SEPA Comments
The only SEPA comment received concerned traffic mitigations
at the intersection of Southcenter Boulevard and Interurban
Avenue South. Mitigation costs were calculated by the City
Engineer to be $9,000.00 and this information was previuosly
furnished to you.
2. Miscellaneous Comments
A. If frontal improvements are triggered due to the value of
the proposed remodel work, the following items will be
required as part of the proposed work: '
1) Frontal improvements along Interurban Avenue South in
accordance with the Preliminary Plan and Section for
street improvements along this property frontage. This
information was previously FAXED to the Highridge.
Corporation by Brian Shelton this past December 20th.
The southern driveway should be combined with that of
the adjacent property to minimize the number of accesses
onto Interurban Avenue South. As an alternative to
constructing the frontal improvements at the time of the
building remodel work, the property owner will be
allowed to sign an agreement to reimburse the City for
these frontal improvements which will be constructed as
part of a future City street improvement project.
2) The dedication of an additional . 5' of right -of -way along
South 149th Street and construction of a ped path along
this street.
B. If frontal improvements are not triggered, the following
items will be required as part of the proposed work:
1) The southern driveway should still be combined with that
of the adjacent property.
2) Both driveways will need to be constructed in accordance
with City standards for commercial driveways.
C. Regardless of frontal improvement requirements, the
following items shall be included as part of the proposed
work:
1) Grease interceptor as part of food preparation
facilities.
2) Storm drainage calculations. Catch basin(s) should be
provided to collect surface water on -site for conveyance
to the public system. A 5,000 or more square foot area
with vehicular access requires an oil /water separator.
3) Lowest building floor and other plan elevations shall be
referenced to the NGV Datum.
4) Any upgrade in electrical service to the building will
require that the service be undergrounded.
If you have any questions concerning the above, please let me know.
JAP /jap
cf: Brian Shelton, Tranportation Engineer
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of Checklist:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all
governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal
before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be
prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the
quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide
information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal
(and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and
to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instruction for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information
about your proposal. The City uses this checklist to determine whether the
environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring.prepara-
tion of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise infor-
mation known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your
knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from
your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts.
If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to
your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply ". Complete answers
to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shore-
line, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If
you have problems, the City staff can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you
plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land.
Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or
its environmental effects. The City may ask you to explain your answers or
provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there
may be significant adverse impact.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
Nonproject proposals refer to actions which are different or broader than a
single site specific development project, such as plans, policies and
programs.
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may
be answered "does not apply." In addition, complete the supplemental
sheet for nonproject actions (part D).
For nonproject actions, the 'references in the checklist to the words
"project," "applicant," and "property or site" should read as "proposal,"
"proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
Cont: 1 No.
Epic File No. Vet -To
Fee $ 325 Receipt No.
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: tftuggp,g1 C_MAfirHa STorE
2. Name of applicant: ge5otelg. ¥Jtl
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 'SUE V.IP1
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4. Date checklist prepared: Viz, 16. /'193
5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
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7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes,
explain. Wws
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.
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11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses
and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this
checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not
need to repeat those answers, on this page. Section E requires a complete
description of the objectives and alternatives of your proposal and should not be
summarized here.
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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a.person to understand
the precise location of your proposed. project, including' a street address, if
any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over
a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal
description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably
available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not
required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applica-
tions related to this checklist.
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13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land
Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat,
rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
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b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate
percent slope)? Vs., 5 le1,44:4_Cf'C ieLoo0
c. What general ty of soils are found on the site
(for example, la sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If
you know the ssification of agricultural soils,
specify them and note any prime farmland.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable
soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti-
ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate
source of f i ll , y,1etz
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing,
construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with
impervious r ces after project construction (for
example, sphalt r buildings)? p 7
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or
other impacts to the earth, if any: --- VOA
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from
the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile odors,
industrial wood smoke) during construction and when
the project is completed? If any, generally
describe and give approximate quantities if known.
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b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor
that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or
other impacts to air, if any: --~— _
3. Water
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the
immediate vicinity of the site (including year -
round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes,
ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and
provide names. If appropriate, state what
stream or river it flows into. hAp
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2) Will the project require any work over, in, or
adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach
available plans. milo
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material
that would be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands and indicate the area of the
site that would' be affected. Indicate the
source of fill material.__________,
4) Will the proposal require surface water
withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quan-
tities, if known.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year
floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan. 14r,
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of
waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated
volume of discharge.11p
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b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be
discharged to ground water? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quan-
tities, if known. ;u, A,argAgA>
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2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged
into the ground from septic tanks or other sour-
ces, if any (for example: Domestic sewage;
industrial, containing the following
chemicals...; agricultural; etc.) Describe the
general size of the system, the number of such
systems, the number of houses to be served (if
applicable),. or the number of animals or humans
the system(s) are expected to serve. 1401ag,.
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm
water) and method of collection and disposal, if
any (include quantities, if known). Where will
this water flow? Will this water flow into
other waters? If so, describe.
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2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface
waters? If so, generally describe.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,
ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:_taga
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the
site:
✓deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grass
pasture
crop or grain
1/ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush,
skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed
or altered ?'
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on
or near the site. — - Qeyg,,
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other
measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the
site, if any: l Sl1• I- .2t_INAZ
5. Animals
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been
observed on or near the site or are known to be on
or near the site:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish,
other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to
be on or near the site. — t%3046
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so,
explain. *sc)
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,
if any:
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6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil,
wood stove, solor) will be used to meet. the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether
it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar
energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe. tQi0
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are
included in the plans of this proposal? List other
proposed measures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any: 1■1014.,
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards,
including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire
and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could
occur as a result of this proposal? If so,
describe. t-40
1) Describe special emergency services that might
be required. Is/p-
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ-
mental health hazards, if any: ti► /k
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b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may
affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)? (v o —
2) What types and levels of noise would be created
by or associated with the project on a short -
term or a long -term basis (for example: traf-
fic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate
what hours noise would come from the site.
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise
impacts, if any: .- -�
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent
properties? zfriace.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so,
describe. vo .
c. Describe any structures on the site.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
e. What is the current zoning classification of the
site? 614.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation
of the site?
g.
If applicable, what is the current shoreline master
program designation of the site?
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an
"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
i . Approximately how many people would reside or work
in the completed project? Z_2
j. Approximately how many
bpi an ypeople would the completed
project displace?
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement
impacts, if any: P.
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com-
patible with existing and projected land uses and
plans, if any:
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9. Housing
Approximately how many units would be provided, if
any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income
sing?
b. Approximately h many units, if any, would be eli-
minated? Indica whether high, middle, or low -
income housing.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or co rol housing
impacts, if any:
10. Aesthetics
a. What,, is the tallest height of any proposed
struct'ure(s), not including antennas; what is the
principal' exterior building material(s) proposed?
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be
altered or obstructed?
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control ae `etic
impacts, if any:
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11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal
produce? What time of day would it. /.n1Y occur?
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a
safety hazard or interfere with views? t(o
c. What existing off -site squrces of light or glare may
affect your proposal? table.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and
glare impacts, if any: Wk.
12. Recreation
a. What designed and informal recreational oppor-
tunities are in the immediate vicinity? twir.-
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing
recreational uses? If so, describe. f40
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on
recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any: 146140.
13.
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toric and Cultural Preservation
Are there any places or objects listed on, or pro-
posed for, national, state, or local preservation
registers known to be on or next to the site? If
so, generally describe. klo
Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of
historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural
importance known to be on or next to the site.
Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if
any:
14. Transportation
Identify public streets and highways serving the
site, and describe proposed accss to the existing
street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Is the site currently served by public transit? If
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest
transit stop? )1c4.7
How many parking spaces would the completed project
have? How many would the project eliminate?
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d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets,
or improvements to existing roads or streets, not
including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private). NO
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate
vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe. 11,10
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated
by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur. 154g --r ,1_ wog-.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor-
tation impacts, if any: typr
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for
public services (for example: fire protection,
police protection, health care, schools, other)? If
so, generally describe.140
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct
impacts on public services, if any.
16. Utilities
a.
currently ava able at the site:
gas, , refuse service,
sewer, eptic system, other.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the
project, the utility providing the service, and the
general construction activities on the site or in
the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
C. Signature
The above answers are true and complete to the best of
my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is
relying on them to make its decisi,'n.
Signature:
Date Submitted:
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(do not use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful
to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of
the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the
proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from
the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity
or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not imple-
mented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge
to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or
release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production
of noise? ,4 � St?.d . ui. o ,3'T te. .4.1 400∎1
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Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
N/A
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, ani-
mals, fish, or marine life?
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Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, ani-
mals, fish, or marine life are: Wt,
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3. Now would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or .
natural resources? hi17,A(
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and
natural recourses are: 1.3 /py
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect
environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or
eligible or under study) for governmental protection;
such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers,
threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or
cultural sites wetlands, floodplains, or prime
farmlands? i/h
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid
or reduce impacts are: N /pr
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and
shoreline use, inclduing whether it would allow or
encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with
existing plans? t-,ix
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Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land
use impacts area:
How does the proposal conform to the Tukwila Shoreline
Master Plan? OA-
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on
transportation or public services and utilities?
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measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s)
are: t.1%
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict
with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for
the protection of the environment. kyps
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8. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli-
cies of the Plan? 1,10
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s)
are: Wpr
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E. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR ALL PROJECT AND NON PROJECT
PROPOSALS
The objectives and the alternative means of reaching the
objectives for a proposal will be helpful in reviewing the
aforegoing items of the Environmental Checklist. This
information provides a general overall perspective of the
proposed action in the context of the environmental infor-
mation provided and the submitted plans, documents, suppor-
tive information, studies, etc.
1. What are the objective(s) of the proposal?
2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these
objectives? Abri .
3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the
preferred course of action:
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4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli-
cies of the Plan?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s)
are: i■pr
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Order No. 862001
THAT PORTION OF TRACTS 22 AND 23 OF INTERURBAN ADDITION TO SEATTLE, AS
PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 55, RECORDS OF KING
COUNTY, AND OF VACATED RIVER STREET LYING BETWEEN SAID TRACTS,
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY PROJECTION OF THE NORTH
LINE OF SAID TRACT 22 WITH THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF INTERURBAN AVENUE
AS CONDEMNED IN KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 109001;
THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID AVENUE 190
FEET;
THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID AVENUE, 125 FEET;
THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO SAID AVENUE, 30 FEET;
THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID AVENUE, 25 FEET;
THENCE NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL TO SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID AVENUE TO
THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT 22;
THENCE EASTERLY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
EXCEPT THAT PORTION LYING NORTHERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF VACATED RIVER STREET WHICH IS
20 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE EASTERLY PROJECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF
TRACT 22;
THENCE EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY
LINE OF INTERURBAN AVENUE AND THE TERMINUS OF THIS LINE DESCRIPTION;
SITUATE IN THE CITY OF TUKWILA, COUNTY OF KING, STATE OF WASHINGTON.