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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit L92-0082 - MUSEUM OF FLIGHT - PHASE III FOUNDATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS (EIS)l92-0082 9404 east marginal way south MUSEUM OF FLIGHT FOUNDATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS (EIS) CITY OF TUKWILA MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (MDNS) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: MUSEUM OF FLIGHT, PHASE 3 PROPONENT: LOCATION OF PROPOSAL, INCLUDING'STREET'ADDRESS, IF ANY ADDRESS: 9404,EAST MARGINAL WY S. PARCEL NO: 332404- 9019 SEC /TWN /RNG: LEAD AGENCY:•: CITY.OF TUKWILA FILE NO: L92 -0082 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 f i l e with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. The Conditions to this SEPA Determination are attached. DNS, 'is•issued under 197 -11- 340(2). Comments.must be submitted by The lead agency wi l l not act on this proposal f days from the date below. R ck Bee:ler, Responsible Official City of Tukwila, (206) 431 -3680 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 Date / flPz 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. CITY OF TUKWILA Address: 9404 EAST MARGINAL WY S Tenant: Type: P -SEPA Parcel #: 332404 -9019 Permit No: L92-0082 Status: PENDING Applied: 10/14/1992 Issued: *****•k•k•k*** * ** *k*** ********** *k** **kik•k•k**•k•k*** *** kit• k• k**** *•k•k•k*•kik•k*yk*** ***** Permit Conditions: 1. THE APPLICANT SHALL ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY TO PROVIDE EITHER THE FULL COST TO MODIFY THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL OR PAY 1/4 OF THE COST FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL LOCATED AT THE ADJACENT`INTERSECTION.. MUSEUM OF FLIGHT PHASE 3 AD ' ITION ENVIRONMENTA CHECKLIST RECEIVED OCT 1 4 199 COMMUNi y DEVELOPfv, i T Cont,, ..1 No. Epic File No. LA c91-008.2---) Fee - X00.00 Receipt No. *22)5.0a ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Museum of Flight. Phase 3 2. Name of applicant: MiicPum of Flight Foundation 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 9404 E. Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108. Phone (2061 764 -5700 Richard Beckerman 4. Date checklist prepared: August. 1991 5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction Period: January - October, 1993 No phasing scheduled at this time. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be None 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. one -2- RECEIVED OCT 1 4 '1992 DEVDELMOPSNME T 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. 1. Building permit - City of Tukwila, Department of Community Development. 2. Utility permit 3. Mechanical permit 4. Fire Protection - Tukwila Fire Department's approval 5. Electrical permit - Washington State Department of Labor and Industries 6. Plumbing or Gas Piping permit - King County Health Department 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. This project, Phase 3, is the third portion of the Museum of Flight Complex. Work includes an 17,430 sq. feet floor addition -o ie existing buiIaing with mechanical roof. platform (1.87 Acres Site). The basement includes catering kitchen and museum storage. The first floor has open cafe, lunch room, prep/ storage and some administrative space. The second floor is banquet room. Up to 75 new parking stalls will be added in the vicinity of the addition. 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. •■S4 U. • •. 1. SPatt1P, WA 98108 r - • .11 - Vi ci ni ty Snap attached 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? ption and topographic map. No -3- TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICIL . `: Evaluation for 'Agency Use Only B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other Flat b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 13% 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. Loose tan silty sand (fill) and soft silt. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. An upper unit of loose sand to gravelly sand is known to be a hydraulic fill placed in a former meander loop of the Duwamish River same 40 -50 years ago. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti- ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Grading volumes will be less than 3,000 cubic yards, with some imported fill for backfi.11ing around the building perimeter. The site material may be used for the support of roads, planters and parking pavement. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for . example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 66% of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces. C • h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Not applicable 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. During construction, emission will be produced by construction machinery. At project completion, the emissions will consist primarily of automobile emissions. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Not applicable 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. No Evaluation for Agency Use Only Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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. 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. Not applicable 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. No 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. No Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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. No 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. Not applicable 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. The storm water runoff will be collected by sloping surfaces toward detention and to existing drainage system. Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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: To reduce runoff water impacts, release rate t� drainage system will be controlled by the detention system. OiI7Water separator will be provided, and possibly Biofiltration /surface water treafinennt. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: x deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other x evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other x shrubs x 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 b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Two.(2') spruce trees and one (1) Horse Chesnut will be removed c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.- Not applicable Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Existing vegetation will be protected and mains- ai.ed iits natural stage as much as possible. Dew landscaping will canpplement existing and inTioduce seasonal coloring. 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: None mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: None fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: None b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Not applicable Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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. Natural_Gas• pomestic h water F.1 ect-ri cam : nserd for 1 i gb i ng_ and g95eier distribution and HVAC 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: Building energy use /efficiency to be designed to exceed code requirements. Anticipate to work with City Light "Energy Smart" design program. 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. No 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ- mental health hazards, if any: None Evaluation for Agency Use Only b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Airplane and automobile traffic noise 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. Short term: Construction Operation (during daylight hours) Longterm: Automobile traffic 6 :30 a.m. -10.00 p.m. (Note: Traffic noise associated with this project is insignificant compared with existing off -site traffic noise. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: - Buildinq designed to be insulated from exterior traffic noise. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The new Addition Site is presently vacant. Adjacent Properties: East: Boeing Field North: King County Airport. West: (across street) The Boeing Company. South: The Boeing Company. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. NnnP Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? M2 Heavy Manufacturing f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Heavy Manufacturing 9. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? staff j• Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Not applicable k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not applicable 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com- patible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Project complies with zoning regulations. Building and site designed to complement and enhance the existing neighborhood. Evaluation for Agency Use Only 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing? Not applicable b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eli- minated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing. Not applicable c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not applicable 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? Proposed height of building is 45 feet. Principal exterior building materials are concrete and ceramic tiles and metal roof to match existing building. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Landscaping Evaluation for Agency Use Only 11. Light and Glare a. What type of .light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? No spill light will be produced from exterior lighting. The proposal will produce no glare. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No 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: Pl anti ncg /c radi ng to rpi1nne light and glare from antnrmhi 1 P l i t•a 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational oppor- tunities are in the immediate vicinity? None b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Not applicable Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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. "Red Barn ", turn -of- the - century wood building, listed on the National Historic Register. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. The building is sited at the Old Meadows Race Track, which was the site of Seattle's first powered flight in 1910. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: The modern new addition design complements the Red Barn as one of the most signifi tcan arly industrial buildings in the country. 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. Site access is from East Marginal Way South (tea Cite plan) b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? - 'n 1 din • 2 • •!. - • "accessible" Stalls) Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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. Na f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. L0 � 4l,��Qua; Number of vehicular trips not known. Peak volume nay occur any time during operating hours. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor- tation impacts, if any: Site access located to reduce impact on traffic. 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. NPPd wi 11 commPnsiiratP wi t-h 1 f3, 00n_sware fnn�_ Addition (Cafe, ('atPri ng Ki tr hPn and Ranqu t- Room)_ b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Fully sprinklered building with fire alarm system. Evaluation for Agency Use Only 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: eTectFicity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer,1—'septic 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. Electricity: Seattle City Light. Gas: Washington Natural Gas. Water: Seattle Water District. Telephone: US West. Surface Water Management: City of Tukwila. Refuse: W.M.I. 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 ke its de ision. /J Pd / � Val Y e c.�a1� ( 1e (%ki e/ fl' Jot Signature: Date Submitted: PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLI(L,T 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? There will be some runoff water impact. The proposal does not involve any discharge of waste materials to water. During construction some dust may result from site preparation work and emission will be produced by construction machinery. Evaluation for Agency Use Only Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: To reduce runoff water impacts, release rate to drainage system will be controlled by the detention system_ oil/ Water separator will be provided, and possibly Biofiltration/ surface water treatment. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, ani- mals, fish, or marine life? The proposal will not have adverse effect on plants, animals, fish or marine life. The site is used presently as temporary parking. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, ani- mals, fish, or marine life are:_ Existing vegetation will be protected and the new land- scaping will enhance the vegetation on the site. 7-10 cc_ Ow/ 0 Evaluation for Agency Use Only 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Natural gas will be used for domestic hot water_ E 1'_ •► . .� �. . . a: Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resourses are: Building energy use /efficiency to be designed to exceed code requirements. 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? Not applicable Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Not applicable 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? Not applicable Evaluation for Agency Use Only Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts area: Not applicable How does the proposal conform to the Tukwila Shoreline Master Plan? Not applicable 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Increase of demands on transportation or public services and utilities associated with this add'tion is insignificant compared with existing demands. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Design to comply or exceed code requirements. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No conflicts. pir 8. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli- cies of the Plan? No Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: Not applicable Evaluation for Agency Use Only TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICi -11T - ° Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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? To enhance visitor services. 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? Visitors to use off -site food service facilities. 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: Using off -site food service facilities would result in increased traffic and emissions to the air as well as more use of fossil fuel. The preferred course of action is for visitor services to be accomplished on- site. -22- \•• 1 • { Evaluation for Agency Use Only 4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli- cies of the Plan? No Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: Not applicable -23-