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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit L94-0042 - CITY OF TUKWILA - PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT / SEPA L94 -0042 CODE AMENDMENT TO PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Code Description 0 none 1 1 pier or dock >8 feet wide 2 2 or more piers or docks >8 feet wide, OR 1 pier or dock >25 feet wide CITY OF TUKWILA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: AMENDMENT TO PRD REGULATIONS. PROPONENT: CITY OF TUKWILA - DCD LOCATION OF PROPOSAL, INCLUDING STREET ADDRESS, ADDRESS: PARCEL NO:... SEC/TWN/RNG: LEAD AGENCY:. CITY OF TUKWILA FILE NO:` 194- 0042:. The City: has determined that the proposal does not have a probab,:le, 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 Tt information is available to the public on request. **** k*********************• k********,*****.* * * *. *' ** * * * * * * * * * **, * * *.** *. * ** * * * *•k ** Thi DNS i s issuer under .197. -.11 -340 (2) . comments must b submitted ^by .', The' l ead- agency will ' :not a4; on for 15 days from the date.'be.lo.w.... ick Beeler, Responsible Official City of Tukwila, (206) 431-3680 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 You may appeal this determination to the City Clerk at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 no later than 10 days from the above signature date by written appeal ~ stating . the; bas i s of the appeal for specific factual objections. may ..be_,,requireeto 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. Control No. 4z Activity No. L94 -00g Fee $225.00 Receipt No. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Amendment to TMC, Chapter 18.46: Planned Residential Development (PRD). 2. Name of applicant: City of Tukwila Dept. of Community Development. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Denni Shefrin, Associate Planner, Dept. of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 101, Tukwila, WA 98188; 431 -3663. 4. Date checklist prepared: 6/6/94. 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, If applicable): Scheduled for Planning Commission review and recommendation on June 23, 1994. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.' No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None. 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. None known. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. Planning Commission review and recommendation to City Council for final action. 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 alternates of your proposal and should not be summarized here. Proposed amendments to TMC Chapter 18.46, PRD to address attached versus detached dwelling units; minimum property size; density and minimum lot size; density transfer to developable parts of the property; BAR review; and off -site perspectives. The proposed amendments are contained in the staff report to the Planning Commission in Attachment A. 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 : Environmental Checklist - PRD /:.'sndment Page 2 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 applications related to this checklist. The proposed code amendment to TMC, Chapter 18.46 PRD affects all future Planned Residential Developments throughout the City. 13. Does the proposal Ile within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? The Sensitive Areas regulations require a PRD or an administrative PRD for Short Plats and Boundary Line Adjustments for project sites which contain sensitive areas. Sensitive areas are identified as areas containing a minimum of 15 percent slopes, wetlands and watercourses. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: Because the code amendments affect the entire city, the City's terrain varies from generally flat ground to steep slopes. b. What Is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? N /A. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specHy them and note any prime farmland. A variety of soil types exist throughout the City. Depending upon the sensitive areas classification for slope stability for a specific PRD project, soils studies may be required. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils In the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. The proposed code amendment is citywide. See the response to lc.. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. N /A. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? H so, generally describe. N /A. 9. About what percent of the site will be covered with Impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N /A. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other Impacts to the earth, If any: N /A. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (Le., dust, automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project Is completed? H any, generally., describe and give approximate quantities H known. N /A. Environmental Checklist - PRD A . iandment Page 3 b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, If any: N /A. 3. Water a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or In the Immediate vicinity of the site (Including your -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. N /A. 2) Will the project require any work over, In, on, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) of the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. N /A. 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. N /A. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. N /A. 5) Does the proposal Ile within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. N /A. 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. N /A. b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. N /A. 2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged Into the ground from septic tanks or other . sources, 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. N /A. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): Environmental Checklist - PRD Aft) Page 4 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal,lf any (Include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow Into other waters? If so, describe. N /A. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N /A. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water Impacts, If any: N /A. 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 grasses: lawn N /A. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N /A. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N /A. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, If any: N /A. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds of animals which have been observed on or near the slte or are known to be on or near the site: N /A. b. N /A. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. N /A. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, If any: N /A. 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) . will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether It will be used for ,..:., .:.. Environmental Checklist - PRD A iandment Page 5 heating, manufacturing, etc. N /A. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N /A. 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: N /A. 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. N /A. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N /A. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N /A. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist In the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N /A. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or long -term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. N /A. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise Impacts, if any: N /A. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The proposed code amendment applies city -wide. Land uses would be identified on a project by project basis. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. N /A. c. Describe any structures on the site. N /A. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N /A. .,,, �.>.:: Environmental Checklist - PRD A?►,dndment Page 6 e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? N /A. f. What Is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? N /A. 9. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N /A. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an 'environmentally sensitive' area? If so, specify. N /A. 1. Approximately how many people would reside or work In the completed project? N /A. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N /A. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement Impacts, if any: No displacement would result from the proposed code amendment. I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal Is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, If any: Subsequent to final approval of the proposed PRD amendments; PRD's must comply with the PRD review criteria, TMC, Section 18.46.112 which includes compliance with the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing? N /A. b. Approximately how many units, If any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- Income housing. N /A. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N /A. 10. Aesthetics a. What Is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not Including antennas; what is the principal exterior building materials) proposed? N /A. b. What views. In the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N /A. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic Impacts, if any: N /A. • • Environmental Checklist - PRD A ?".:ndment Page 7 11. Ught and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N /A. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N /A. c. What existing off -she sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N /A. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare Impacts, if any: N /A. 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N /A. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N /A. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control Impacts on recreation, Including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, If any: N /A. a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. N /A. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural Importance known to be on or next to the site. N /A. c� Proposed measures to reduce or control Impacts, if any: N /A. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the she, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. N /A. b. 1s the she currently served by public transit? If not, what Is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N /A. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the protect eliminate? N /A. 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). . . .... . . • • . ' . . .. . . . . . . . . .. • ....... Environmental Checklist - PRD Aciondment Page 8 N/A. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? if so, generally describe. N/A. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation Impacts, If any: N/A. 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)? 11 .0, generally describe. N/A. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct Impacts on public *entices, if any. N/A. 16. Utliftles a. Circle utliftles currently available at the site: eiectricfty, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. N/A. 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. N/A. C. Signature The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 understand that the lead agency Is relying on them to make its decision. • Signature: De CA Date Submftted: 7-4) 1c1.14 Environmental Checklist - PRD A nandment Page 9 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 implemented. 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. The proposed code amendments to the PRD would not have any direct impact to water discharge; air emissions; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise. PRD's will be reviewed on a project by project basis to evaluate these issues. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such Increases are: The presence of increases would be evaluated on a project by project basis. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? No effects on plants or wildlife are anticipated as a direct result of the proposed code amendment. PRD's for projects other than short plats and boundary line adjustments would undergo individual environmental review. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: N /A. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed code amendment would not result in the depletion of natural resources directly attributable to this proposal are anticipated. These issues would be evaluated on a project by project basis. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: N /A. 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? Conceptually, PRD provisions allow some design flexibility to specifically prevent potentially adverse impacts on the environment. The City's Sensitive Areas regulations are automatically applied to all PRD's which further regulate development when sensitive areas are present. Sensitive areas regulations include required buffers adjacent to wetlands and watercourses. SEPA is applied to PRD's with the exception of short plats and boundary line adjustments. Combining the PRD regulations including the proposed changes, with the Sensitive Areas regulations and SEPA, serve to preserve, protect and enhance these areas on a project by project basis. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce Impacts are: See response to No. 4 above. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether It would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Environmental Checklist - PRD Al,.andment Page 10 The proposed PRD amendments would not directly impact land or shoreline uses. PRD's would be reviewed on a project by project basis to identify and evaluate specific impacts. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use Impacts are: See response to No. 5 above. How does the proposal conform to the Tukwila Shoreline Master Plan? N /A. 6. How would the proposal be likely to Increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? This proposal will not directly affect demand for public services, transportation or utilities. Future PRD's may increase demand for these services; however, such impacts would be addressed through environmental review of individual projects. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None. See response to No. 6 above. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. This proposal will not conflict with any known environmental laws. 8. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what policies of the Plan? No; the proposal is consistent with the Plan. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: None. 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 information provided and the submitted plans, documents, supportive Information, studies, etc. 1. What are the objectives of the proposal? To amend specific sections of the PRD in order to provide for less ambiguity of interpretation, and greater predictability to citizens, the development community and to the City. 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? Alternatives to this proposal include retention of the current regulations. 3. Please compare the alternative means and Indicate the preferred course of action: As indicated above, the code contains sections which have no corresponding definitions and which require interpretation such as off-site perspectives. The proposed amendments would simplify implementation of the PRD provisions and provide more certainty, while ensuring the overall objectives and intent of the PRD are met. 4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? No. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: None. A P P I D A V I T 1, Sylvia A. Osby Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Meeting Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet D Board of Appeals Agenda Packet • flPlanning Commission Agenda Packet J Short Subdivision Agenda Packet (_. O P D I .S T R I B U T I O N - hereby declare that: fl Notice of Application for Shoreline Management Permit 0 Shoreline Management Permit Determination of Non - significance Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice, 0 Notice of Action 0 Official Notice 0 Other -1 Other was mailed to each of the following addresses on FAXED TO SEATTLE TIMES (Publish-on June 24, MAILED TO DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY - SEPA .COPY: TO APPLICANT (City of Tukwila -DCD) SENT TO MAYOR, CITY CLERK 1994) Name of Project AMENDMENT TO PRD REGDLATIONSSignatu File Number L94 -0042 June•20, 1994