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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit L94-0113 - CITY OF TUKWILA - COMPUTER DEVELOPMENT ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS..,,. .. L94 -0113 CITY OF TUKWILA ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS L (..; CITY OF TUKWILA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Amend TMC 18.26.020 and 18.30.040 to allow computer software development and similar uses in the P -0 (Office) and all higher intensity use zones as a principally permitted use and amend TMC 18.56.050 to reduce the minimum parking required for community centers owned or operated . by the City of Tukwila from 1 space per 100 s.f., to 1 space per 200 g.s.f. PROPONENT: TUKWILA PLANNING DIVISION LOCATION OF PROPOSAL, INCLUDING STREET ADDRESS, IF ANY: ADDRESS: PARCEL NO: SEC /TWN /RNG: CITY -WIDE LEAD AGENCY: CITY OF TUKWILA FILE NO: L94 -0113 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()(c):: This decision was made after review of .a completed environmental checklist and others information on file wi th . the - lead agency. This; information is available to the public on request. This determination is final and signed this. ` . day of 199_ . R r., 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 basis of the appeal for specific factual objections. You may be required 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. Control No. Epic File No. Fee $225.00 Receipt No. y6k. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: L93 -0086: COMPUTER DEVELOPMENT Zoning Code Amendments COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2. Name of applicant: City of Tukwila Dept. of Community Development. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Vernon Umetsu, Associate Planner, Dept. of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 101, Tukwila, WA 98188; 431 -3670. 4. Date checklist prepared: 12/21/94 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Adopt Zoning Code amendments in January, 1995. 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. Adoption by Tukwila City Council ordinance. 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 C. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments Page 2 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. The proposed changes to the Tukwila Zoning Code amend: TMC 18.26.020 and 18.30.040, to allow computer software development and similar uses in the P -0 (Office) and all higher intensity zoning districts as a principally permitted use (i.e., C -1, C -2, C -P, C -M, M -1, M -2, and M -2L). TMC 18.56.050, to reduce the minimum parking requirement for community centers owned or operated by the City of Tukwila. Instead of the existing minimum of one space per 100 sq. ft. to a maximum of 1 space per 60 sq. ft., such facilities would have a minimum parking requirement of one space per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area. These amendment are more specifically presented in attachments A and B respectively. 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 applications related to this checklist. City -wide. 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? Portions of the City's sensitive areas may be affected. A detailed project specific analysis shall be done as developments are proposed. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other N/A City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments Page 3 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, specify-them and note any prime farmland. N/A d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/A e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. None f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. g. No clearing or construction is proposed. 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 (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. N /A. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments Page 4 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. None. 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. No. 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 5 6 ) ) None. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. No. Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. N/A Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments b. Ground: Page 5 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. No. 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. None. 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. N /A. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: None. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: x deciduous tree: N/A x evergreen tree: N/A x shrubs: N/A x grasses: N/A b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N/A City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments Page 6 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 site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, songbirds, migratory water fowl, other mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, weasel, raccoon, small rodents fish /shellfish: bass, salmon, trout, mussels, clams, other aquatic organisms b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The City of Tukwila lies in the Pacific Flyway. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None. 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 heating, manufacturing, etc. N /A. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. 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. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments 7. Environmental Health Page 7 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. None. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None. 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. None. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? N/A b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. N/A c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments Page 8 d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? This provision will be applicable in all zones of the City, which include single family, office, retail and industrial districts. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? This provision will be applicable in all Comprehensive Plan districts of the City which include single family, office, retail and industrial districts. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? All shoreline areas in the City are designated "Urban ". h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. This provision is applicable in various sensitive areas which have been designated for geological, shoreline, stream, and wetland considerations. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? j N/A Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Projects which employ these proposed provisions will be individually evaluated in Project SEPA checklists. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments 9. Housing Page 9 a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing? None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None. 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? N /A. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? None. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N /A. c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments 12. Recreation Page 10 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 13. Historic and Cultural Resources 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 site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Access not applicable, as this is non - project action. b. Is the site 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 project eliminate? N /A. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments Page 11 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. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. g- None. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None. 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. No. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, 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. None. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments Page 12 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 decision. Signature: Date Submitted: PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. k. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (do not use this sheet for project actions) Page 13 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? Neither Zoning Code chdnge is anticipated to impact this analysis area. The office uses affected by the software development amendment (Attachment A) are typically environmentally benign. Reducing the minimum parking requirement (Attachment B) has the potential to reduce the amount of contaminated surface area (e.g., oil spattered parking lots) to surface runoff. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: None. 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 this proposal (see Item Di). Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: None. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? No depletion of natural resources directly attributable to this proposal are anticipated. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments Page 14 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? No significant impacts are anticipated as discussed in D1. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None. 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? The proposal would not affect shoreline use. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None. 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. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None. 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. City of Tukwila Environmental Checklist L94 -0000: Zoning Code Amendments Page 15 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? Revision of TMC 18.26.020 and 18.30.040 (Attachment A) is proposed to rationally regulate computer software development and similar uses in the same manner as other office oriented uses since they all have very similar characteristics and impacts. Revision of TMC 18.56.050 is proposed to provide additional flexibility in accommodating parking demand by City owned or operated community centers. This recognizes the City of Tukwila's ability and willingness to programmatically match parking demand to size of such non - profit facilities. 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? None. 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: N/A 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.