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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTrans 2015-10-05 Item 2C - Discussion - Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge Over Green River Acknowledgement of Section 4(f) de minimis Use of Christensen Road Property 13 De Minimis Section 4(f) Impact Determination (per 23 CFR 774) September 14, 2015 Date: City of Tukwila Lead Agency: STPE -1320(002) Project Number: Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project: The City of Tukwila (City) is proposing to construct a twin - tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City’s urban pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City’s urban pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City’s urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter The bridge and associated approaches will provide a non -motorized connection The bridge and associated approaches will provide a The bridge and associated approaches will provide a non -motorized connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. Currently, th e Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. Currently, th Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. Currently, th Green River stands as a barrier between the City’s urban center and the Sounder Green River stands as a barrier between the City’s urban center and the Sounder Green River stands as a barrier between the City’s urban center and the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge is to be a signature piece of the Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge is to be a signature piece of the Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge is to be a signature piece of the corridor and, along with the associated pedestrian/ bicycle trail, will provide a corridor and, along with the associated pedestrian/ bicycle trail, will provide a corridor and, along with the associated pedestrian/ bicycle trail, will provide a direct, safe, an d enjoyable walking/biking experience. The project is located in the d enjoyable walking/biking experience. d enjoyable walking/biking experience. Project City of Tukwila, King County, Washington; Township 23 North, Range 4 East, City of Tukwila, King County, Washington; Township 23 North, Range 4 East, City of Tukwila, King County, Washington; Township 23 North, Range 4 East, Description: Sections 25 and 26 (Figure 1) . (Figure 1) (Figure 1) . . The Green River Trail winds more than 19 miles from Cecil Moses Park near The Green River Trail winds more than 19 miles from Cecil Moses Park near The Green River Trail winds more than 19 miles from Cecil Moses Park near Seat tle’s south boundary to North Green River Park in south Kent near Auburn. tle’s south boundary to North Green River Park in south Kent near Auburn. tle’s south boundary to North Green River Park in south Kent near Auburn. Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road within the City of Tukwila (Figure 2). within the City of Tukwila within the City of Tukwila Temporary and permanent uses, as described above, of a publicly-owned Temporary and permanent uses, as described above, of a publicly-owned Temporary and permanent uses, as described above, of a publicly-owned recreational area are subject to the requirements of Section 4(f) of the Department recreational area are subject to the requirements of Section 4(f) of the Department recreational area are subject to the requirements of Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. of Transportation Act of 1966. of Transportation Act of 1966. Section 4(f) Green River Trail Resource Public Park or Recreational Area Type of 4(f) National Register-Eligible Historic Site Resource Publicly-owned Wildlife or Waterfowl Sanctuary The proposed bridge will connect to the existing Green River Trail on the west side Size of the of the river. Approximately 800 linear feet (12,200 square feet) of trail de u se of the improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail extending from the minimis 4(f) Resource in proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road. The completed trail segment will be acres more consistent with modern trail standards and will include trail widening and lighting improvements . 14 Official With City of Tukwila Jurisdiction Documentation De minimis 1. Describe the Section 4(f) property and the attributes and features that qualify it for Section 4(f) protection, attach a map with shows the boundary of the resource, the locations of key features (e.g. ball fields, structures) and shows the area to be used ; The Green River Trail winds more than 19 miles from Cecil Moses Park near Seattle’s south boundary to North Green River Park in south Kent near Auburn. Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail extendin g from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road within the City of Tukwila (Figure 2). The Green River Trail follows the Green River through industrial lands near the Duwamish follows the Green River through industrial lands near the Duwamish follows the Green River through industrial lands near the Duwamish Waterway in Tukwila to the broad Green River Valley. The trail provides views and access to Waterway in Tukwila to the broad Green River Valley. The trail provides Waterway in Tukwila to the broad Green River Valley. The trail provides the Green River and surrounding river valley. The trail is paved over its entire length with some the Green River and surrounding river valley. The trail is paved over its entire length with some the Green River and surrounding river valley. The trail is paved over its entire length with some low-volume roadway segments. The segment of existing trail in the project area does not The segment of existing trail in the project area does not The segment of existing trail in the project area does not include any facilities. 2. Describe the impacts to the Section 4(f) property, and any avoidance, minimization and the Section 4(f) property, and any avoidance, minimization and the Section 4(f) property, and any avoidance, minimization and de minimis mitigation or enhancement measures , and why they are considered as defined in , and why they are considered , and why they are considered 23 CFR 774.17; The City is proposing to construct a twin - tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the The City is proposing to construct a twin The City is proposing to construct a twin tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span - - Green River to connect the City’s urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Green River to connect the City’s urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Green River to connect the City’s urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge and associated approaches will provide a Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge and associated approaches will provide a Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge and associated approaches will provide a connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge will connect to the existing Green River Trail on the west side of the river. The bridge will connect to the existing Green River Trail on the west side of the river. The bridge will connect to the existing Green River Trail on the west side of the river. Approximately 800 linear feet ( 12,200 square feet) of trail improvements will be completed for Approximately 800 linear feet ( Approximately 800 linear feet ( 12,200 square feet) of trail improvements will be completed for 12,200 square feet) of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road. The the Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road. The the Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road. The completed trail segment will be more consistent with modern trail standards and will include completed trail segment will be more consistent with modern trail standards and will include completed trail segment will be more consistent with modern trail standards and will include trail widening and lighting improvements. The improvements have been designed to avoid trail widening and lighting improvements. The improvements have trail widening and lighting improvements. The improvements have impacts to the 100-year floodplain of the Green River located within the Open Space located to impacts to the 100-year floodplain of the Green River located within the Open Space located to impacts to the 100-year floodplain of the Green River located within the Open Space located to the north of the Green River Trail segment. Temporary trail closure will occur during construction and detour will be provided. Modifica tions to existing segment of the Green River Trail will enhance the trail. 3. For parks, recreational facilities, and wildlife and waterfowl s anctuaries: a. D escribe the Public Outreach that has been or is being conducted (leave blank for historic sites); All adjacent property owners have been notified by mail and/or direct communication about the project. Public notification and comment periods are provided through the SEPA and City of Tukwila Shoreline permit processes. Public opportunity to 15 comment on the proposed project has been provided through public meetings and mailings. b. Include written concurrence of the official with jurisdiction over to 4(f) resource with the de minimis determination. ; The segment of Green River Trail affected by the project is managed by the City of Tukwila. The City of Tukwila Public Works Department, as the lead department for the proposed project, has been coordinating with the Parks and Recreation Department on thi s project. The Parks and Recreation Department concurred with the de minimis take as documented in the attached letter. The Public Works Department will continue to coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Department as necessary during project construc tion. 4. For historic resources, attach Section 106 Documentation (Include SHPO concurrence in For historic resources, attach Section 106 Documentation (Include SHPO concurrence in For historic resources, attach Section 106 Documentation (Include SHPO concurrence in project- level findings (DOEs and or FOEs) and Programmatic Agreement Memos for level findings (DOEs and or FOEs) and Programmatic Agreement Memos for level findings (DOEs and or FOEs) and Programmatic Agreement Memos for archaeological resources) ; and No historic resources will be impacted by this project. The Washington Department of project. The Washington Department of project. The Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) concurred with the finding in letter dated Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) concurred with the finding in letter dated Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) concurred with the finding in letter dated ( DATE ). Request for Approval Based upon this anal ysis we request FHWA approval that the use of the Section 4(f) resource described ysis we request FHWA approval that the use of the Section 4(f) resource described ysis we request FHWA approval that the use of the Section 4(f) resource described above is de minimis as defined in 23 CFR 774.17. as defined in 23 CFR 774.17. as defined in 23 CFR 774.17. Name , Environmental Engineer Date , Environmental Engineer , Environmental Engineer WSDOT Local Programs FHWA Approval Name , Title (typically the Area Engineer will sign) Date FHWA Washington Division 16 5 99 1 67 B r yn M a w r-Skyw ay B r yn M a w r-Skyw ay 9 00 9 9 5 15 Project Location 4 05 5 18 T uk w ila T uk w ila Rento n Rento n 1 67 1 81 173r d Sea T a c Sea T a c Cas ca de-F ai r w o od Cas ca de-F ai r w o od 1 76 5 Kent Kent Project Location Everett 0 0.5 1 Seattle Spokane Tukwila Tacoma Miles Washington Data Source: ESRI. 2006. Figure Tukwila Urban Center, 1 Vicinity Map Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Tukwila, Washington 17 18 De Minimis Section 4(f) Impact Determination (per 23 CFR 774) September 14, 2015 Date: City of Tukwila Lead Agency: STPE -1320(002) Project Number: Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project: The City of Tukwila (City) is proposing to construct a twin - tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City’s urban pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City’s urban pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the Green River to connect the City’s urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter The bridge and associated approaches will provide a non -motorized connection The bridge and associated approaches will provide a The bridge and associated approaches will provide a non -motorized connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. Currently, th e Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. Currently, th Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. Currently, th Green River stands as a barrier between the City’s urban center and the Sounder Green River stands as a barrier between the City’s urban center and the Sounder Green River stands as a barrier between the City’s urban center and the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge is to be a signature piece of the Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge is to be a signature piece of the Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge is to be a signature piece of the corridor and, along with the associated pedestrian/ bicycle trail, will provide a corridor and, along with the associated pedestrian/ bicycle trail, will provide a corridor and, along with the associated pedestrian/ bicycle trail, will provide a direct, safe, an d enjoyable walking/biking experience. The project is located in the d enjoyable walking/biking experience. d enjoyable walking/biking experience. Project City of Tukwila, King County, Washington; Township 23 North, Range 4 East, Description: City of Tukwila, King County, Washington; Township 23 North, Range 4 East, City of Tukwila, King County, Washington; Township 23 North, Range 4 East, Sections 25 and 26 (Figure 1) . (Figure 1) (Figure 1) . . The Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfront Open Space (Open Christensen Road Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfront Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfront Space) is a 3 acre parcel owned by the City. An existing paved path parallels the Space) is a 3 acre parcel owned by the City. An existing paved path parallels the Space) is a 3 acre parcel owned by the City. An existing paved path parallels the Green River through the open space and connects at both ends to the Green River Green River through the open space and connects at both ends to the Green River Green River through the open space and connects at both ends to the Green River Trail to the south of the property (Figure 2). Trail to the south of the property Trail to the south of the property Temporary and permanent uses, as described above, of a publicly-owned Temporary and permanent uses, as Temporary and permanent uses, as recreational area are subject to the requirements of Section 4(f) of the Department recreational area are subject to the requirements of Section 4(f) of the Department recreational area are subject to the requirements of Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. of Transportation Act of 1966. of Transportation Act of 1966. Section 4(f) Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfront Open Space Christensen Road Christensen Road Resource Public Park or Recreational Area Type of 4(f) National Register-Eligible Historic Site Re source Publicly-owned Wildlife or Waterfowl Sanctuary Permanent impacts to the Open Space occur in two areas of the site and affect approximately 8,100 square feet associated with compensatory floodplain storage Size of the (approximately 2,500 square feet) and fill slope associated with improvements to de u se of the the Green River Trail (approximately 5,600 square feet). The area of the minimis 4(f) Resource in compensatory floodplain storage is dominated by Himalayan blackberry (an acres invasive species) and will be replanted with native species to improve habitat conditions. Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail extending from the proposed bridge landing to 19 Christensen Road. The completed trail segment will be on a fill supported slope, which will impact approximately 5.600 square feet of the Open Space . The improved trail segment will be more consistent with modern trail standards and will include trail widening and lighting improvements ; and will minimize impacts to the 100-year floodplain of the Green River located within the Open Space located to the north of the Green River Trail se gment. Official With City of Tukwila Jurisdiction Documentation De minimis 1. Describe the Section 4(f) property and the attributes and features that qualify it for Section 4(f) protection, attach a map with shows the boundary of the resource, the locations of key features (e.g. ball fields, structures) and shows the area to be used ; The Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfront Open Space (Open Space) is a 3 Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfront Open Space (Open Space) is a 3 Christensen Road Property/Riverview Plaza Riverfront Open Space (Open Space) is a 3 acre parcel owned by the City located east of Christensen Road north of River view Plaza acre parcel owned by the City located east of Christensen Road north of River acre parcel owned by the City located east of Christensen Road north of River ( located at 16040 Christensen Road). An existing paved path parallels the Green River through 16040 Christensen Road). An existing paved path parallels the Green River through 16040 Christensen Road). An existing paved path parallels the Green River through the open space and connects at both ends to the Green River Trail to the south of the property the open space and connects at both ends to the Green River Trail to the south of the property the open space and connects at both ends to the Green River Trail to the south of the property (Figure 2). The site is partially forested and no facilities are associated with the Open Space. The site is partially forested and no facilities are associated with the Open Space. The site is partially forested and no facilities are associated with the Open Space. 2. Describe the impacts to the Section 4(f) property, and any avoidance, minimization and Describe the impacts to the Section 4(f) property, and any avoidance, minimization and Describe the impacts to the Section 4(f) property, and any avoidance, minimization and de minimis mitigation or enhancement measures , and why they are considered as defined in mitigation or enhancement measures mitigation or enhancement measures , and why they are considered , and why they are considered 23 CFR 774.17; The City is proposing to construct a twin - tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the The City is proposing to construct a twin The City is proposing to construct a twin tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the tied arch pedestrian/bicycle bridge span over the - Green River to connect the City’s urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Green River to connect the City’s urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Green River to connect the City’s urban center and the transportation hub of the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge and associated approaches will provide a Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. The bridge and associated approaches will provide a and associated approaches will provide a connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit connection from the intersection of Baker Boulevard and Christensen Road to the Sound Transit property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. property line at the Sounder Commuter Rail/Amtrak Station. Permanent impacts to the Open Space occur in two areas of the site affect approximately 8,100 Permanent impacts to the Open Space Permanent impacts to the Open Space square feet associated with compensatory floodplain storage (approximately 2,500 square feet) square feet associated with compensatory floodplain storage (approximately 2,500 square feet) square feet associated with compensatory floodplain storage (approximately 2,500 square feet) and fill slope associated with improvements to the Green River Trail (approximately 5,600 and fill slope associated with improvements to the Green River Trail (approximately 5,600 and fill slope associated with improvements to the Green River Trail (approximately 5,600 square feet). The area of the compensatory floodplain storage is located adjacent to the Green The area of the compensatory floodplain storage is located adjacent to the Green The area of the compensatory floodplain storage is located adjacent to the Green River along the northern border of the Open Space and is dominated by Himalayan blackberry (an invasive species). The compensatory floodplain storage area will be replante d with native species to improve habitat conditions. Mitigation on a Section 4(f) property is considered a non-transportation use if the official who has jurisdiction over the property agrees that the proposed work is consistent with the function of that property and is an enhancement of the 4(f) resource. Approximately 800 linear feet of trail improvements will be completed for the Green River Trail , which parallels the southern boundary of the Open Space, extending from the proposed bridge landing to Christensen Road. The completed trail segment will be on a fill supported slope, which will impact approximately 5.600 square feet of the Open Space. The improved trail segment will be more consistent with modern trail standards and will include trail wide ning and lighting improvements; and will minimize impacts to the 100-year floodplain of the Green River located within the Open Space. The impact associated with the fill slope is relatively 20 narrow extending along the southern property boundary adjacent t o an area of existing US Army Corps of Engineers levee. Due to the minor amount of Open Space land impacted by the trail improvements, and the added benefit of habitat improvement to the Open Space, the proposed use will not adversely affect the features, attributes or activities of the Open Space. Temporary construction access through the Open Space will extend along approximately 620 linear feet (approximately 9,300 square feet) of the existing paved path on the site, and will require steel plates or similar temporary improvements to protect the un derlying surface and to support construction equipment. In addition, approximately 6,400 square feet of temporary impacts associated with clearing and grading for construction of the trail improvements will occur adjacent to the base of the proposed fill slope. Temporary trail closures will occur during construction. The proposed project has been designed to avoid removal of trees from the Open Space. All land temporarily disturbed will be restored/replanted as necessary. 3. For parks, recreational facilities, and wildlife and waterfowl s anctuaries: facilities, and wildlife and waterfowl s facilities, and wildlife and waterfowl s anctuaries: anctuaries: a. D escribe the Public Outreach that has been or is being conducted (leave blank for escribe the Public Outreach that has been or is being conducted (leave blank for escribe the Public Outreach that has been or is being conducted (leave blank for historic sites); All adjacent property owners have been notified by mail and/or direct communication All adjacent property owners have been notified by mail and/or direct communication All adjacent property owners have been notified by mail and/or direct communication about the project. Public notification and comment periods are provided through the Public notification and comment periods are provided through the Public notification and comment periods are provided through the SEPA and City of Tukwila Shoreline permit processes. Public opportunity to SEPA and City of Tukwila Shoreline permit processes. Public opportunity to SEPA and City of Tukwila Shoreline permit processes. Public opportunity to comment on t he proposed project has been provided through public meetings and he proposed project he proposed project has been provided through public meetings and has been provided through public meetings and mailings. b. Include written concurrence of the official with jurisdiction over to 4(f) resource with Include written concurrence of the official with jurisdiction over to 4(f) resource with Include written concurrence of the official with jurisdiction over to 4(f) resource with the de minimis determination. ; the de minimis determination. the de minimis determination. ; ; The segment of Green River Trail affected by the project is managed by the City of The segment of Green River Trail affected by the project is managed by the City of The segment of Green River Trail affected by the project is managed by the City of Tukwila. The City of Tukwila Public Works Department, as the lead department for Tukwila. The City of Tukwila Public Works Department, as the lead department for Tukwila. The City of Tukwila Public Works Department, as the lead department for the proposed project, has been coordinating with the Parks and Recreation Department the proposed project, has been coordinating with the Parks and Recreation Department the proposed project, has been coordinating with the Parks and Recreation Department on this project. The Parks and Recreation Department concurred with the de minimis on this project. The Parks and Recreation Department concurred with on this project. The Parks and Recreation Department concurred with take as documented in the attached letter. The Public Works Department will take as documented in the attached letter. The Public Works Department will take as documented in the attached letter. The Public Works Department will continue to coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Department as necessary during continue to coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Department as necessary during continue to coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Department as necessary during project construc tion. 4. For historic resources, attach Section 106 Documentation (Include SHPO concurrence in project- level findings (DOEs and or FOEs) and Programmatic Agreement Memos for archaeological resources) ; and No historic resources will be impacted by this project. The Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) concurred with the finding in letter dated ( DATE ). Request for Approval 21 Based upon this anal ysis we request FHWA approval that the use of the Section 4(f) resource described above is de minimis as defined in 23 CFR 774.17. Name , Environmental Engineer Date WSDOT Local Programs FHWA Approval Name , Title (typically the Area Engineer will sign) Date FHWA Washington Division 22 23