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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA E02-012 - CITY OF TUKWILA - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MAP AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENTSAMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MAP & ZONING CODE CITY -WIDE E02 -012 Dept. Of Community Development City of Tukwila AFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION • k HEREBY DECLARE THAT: Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Meeting Board of Adjustment Agenda Pkt Board of Appeals Agenda Pkt Planning Commission Agenda Pkt Short Subdivision Agenda Determination of Non - Significance.. Mitigated Determination'of Non- Significance Determination of. Significance &Scop:ing Notice Notice of Action. Official Notice,. Notice of Application Shoreline Mgmt Permit FAX To Seattle Times Classifieds Mail: Gail Muller Classifieds PO Box 70 - Seattle WA 98111 Notice of Application for Shoreline .Mgmt,,. Permit Other Was mailed to each of the addresses listed on this 3 year 21069 P:GINAWYNETTA/FORMS /AFFIDAVIT -MAIL 08/29/003:31 PM Project Name: (1.; -U Tv, Luita Project Number: C 0 —0 /2 Mailer's Signature: c, 1 M/l/7 1,/14(1-4- 4 Person requesting mailing: c i xb ('ra P:GINAWYNETTA/FORMS /AFFIDAVIT -MAIL 08/29/003:31 PM City of Tukwila IP Department of Community Development / 6300 Southcenter BL, Suite 100 / Tukwila, WA 98188 / (206) 431 -3670 DETERMINATION OF NON - SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) File Number: E02-01 2 Applied: 05/15/2002 Issue Date: 05/15/2002 Status: ISSUED Proponent: Lead Agency: City of Tukwila Description of Proposal: Environmental Checklist for proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan L01 -076 including: 1) Idr to dli at 140th and Interurban; 2) "placeholder" for future amendments to the Comp Plan Transportation Element; 3) encourage transit - oriented development near high- capacity transit stations; 4) require adequate parking near high - capacity transit stations. Location of Proposal: Address: Parcel Number: Section/Township /Range: 6300 SOUTHCENTER BL TUKW City-wide The City has determined that the proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21c.030(2) (c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. This DNS is issued under WAC 197 -11- 340(2). Comments must be submitted by The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. a Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official pet Q. City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 (206)431 -3670 ZI Z a° 2_ . Date Any appeal shall be linked to a specific governmental action. The State Environmental Policy Act is not intended to create a cause of action unrelated to a specific governmental action. Appeals of environmental determinations shall be commenced within the time period to appeal the governmental action that is subject to environmental review. (RCW 43.21 C.075) doc: Miscperm E02 -012 Printed: 05-15 -2002 Dept. Of Community Development City of Tukwila AFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION 1, LLc S. 1— / HEREBY DECLARE THAT: Notice of Public Hearing Determination of Non - Significance Project Name: dOMr///1-EN$,VJ f i—mv Notice of Public Meeting Project Number: b a- 0/0? Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance Mailer's Signature: fl-taLt Board of Adjustment Agenda Pkt Person requesting mailing: A7b & E r e At Determination of Significance & Scoping Notice Board of Appeals Agenda Pkt Notice of Action Planning Commission Agenda Pkt Official Notice Short Subdivision Agenda Notice of Application Shoreline Mgmt Permit Notice of Application for Shoreline Mgmt Permit __ __ FAX To Seattle Times Classifieds Mail: Gail Muller Classifieds PO Box 70 - Seattle WA 98111 Other Was mailed to each of the addresses listed on this 204day of MRS' in the year 200,9\ P:GINAWYNETTA/FORMS /AFFIDAVIT -MAIL 08/29/003:31 PM Project Name: dOMr///1-EN$,VJ f i—mv X A4c,If ivc v s Project Number: b a- 0/0? Mailer's Signature: fl-taLt < Person requesting mailing: A7b & E r e At P:GINAWYNETTA/FORMS /AFFIDAVIT -MAIL 08/29/003:31 PM 1110 • Control No. Epic File No. e 0 Z 012-- Fee: 0 Receipt No. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan map, zoning code 2. Name of applicant: City of Tukwila. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 4. Date checklist prepared: May 14, 2002 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Amendments adopted by City Council prior to 12/31/02 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. N/A 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. "Tukwila School District Maintenance & Storage Facility Feasibility Study" (5/1/02) prepared by Maintenance Design Group for potential LDR to C /LI for bus maintenance and parking. Additional environmental information may be prepared for the Sensitive Area update, but at this date we are not sure. 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 Page 1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. PSCOG approval of Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element updates; separate environmental review for improvements related to future bus maintenance; State of Washington review of future Sensitive Areas updates. 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. This is a non - project proposal, with several distinct elements amending the Comprehensive Plan as follows: LO1 -076 (a) Amend Comprehensive Plan Designation/Zoning Designation of City of Tukwila property from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial/Light Industrial (C/LI) to provide bus maintenance and parking facilities for Tukwila School District; LO1 -076 (b) Amend Comprehensive Plan to provide for updating Transportation Element; LO1 -076 (c)Add policy supporting transit- oriented development near high - capacity transit facilities; LO1 -076 (d)Add policy requiring that parking facilities developed in conjunction with high - capacity transit stations be adequately sized to prevent spillover parking. 11. 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. The proposed amendments are located at various points in the City of Tukwila. LO1 -076 (a) Vicinity of Interurban Avenue South between S. 139th and S. 140th Streets adjacent to the George Long Shops LO1 -076 (b) City-wide L01 -076 (c) Vicinity of high - capacity transit facilities especially at light rail station (S. 154t St.), and Commuter Rail station (Strander Boulevard and West Valley Highway) Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST LO1 -076 (d) Vicinity of high - capacity transit facilities especially at light rail station (S. 154t St.), and Commuter Rail station (Strander Boulevard and West Valley Highway) 12. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? No B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: Code amendments would apply to all areas that lie within the limits of the City of Tukwila. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? (N /A. This is a non - project action) 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. Different types of soils exist within the city limits. This is a non - project action so there is no need for more detailed soil information. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are areas of unstable soils within Tukwila. Areas of potential geologic instability are shown on Tukwila's Sensitive Areas maps. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. This is a non - projeact action so specific informaiton about filling and grading for future development is not available. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion could occur as a result of construction. However, this is a non - projeact action. Imipacts associated with individual developments will be analyzed at the time of such applications. Page 3 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST g. • About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? This is a non - projeact specific action so specific information about the impervious surfaces is not available. Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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. The proposed code changes will not change any existing regulations pertaining to air quality. Any development resulting from the amendments will be required to meet all air qulaity regulations. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Overall city conditions are not likely to be affected by these code amendments. 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 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. The Duwamish River is east of the site proposed for Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Map change from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial/Light Industrial (LDR). Page 5 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECAST • 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. 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. 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 lie 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 Page 6 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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 (f 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 Page 7 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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: 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 Page 8 deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other Shrubs Grass Pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation 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 Page 8 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A 5. Animals N/A a. Circle any birds or animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: N/A Birds: . Mammals: Fish: Other: 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. N/A d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Page 9 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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. 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 Page 10 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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? N/A b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. N/A c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A Page 11 O 0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A 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 g. 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 i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A L Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: N/A Page 12 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIS • T • 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. LO1 -076 (a) proposes to change the Comprhensive Plan/Zoning Code designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial/Light Industrial (C/LI). This would eliminate the potential for residential development on the site. 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? N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A Page 13 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 11. Light 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 -site 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? L01- 076(a)- -The Foster Golf Links is immediately north and the river trail runs along the sidewalk. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. L01- 076(a) —In order to construct a non - residential use on site, it might be necessary to remove the "Public Recreation Overlay" designation from the site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None, at present. Page 14 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation • 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. None. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None known. 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. L01 -076 (a) Site is accessed from Interurban Avenue South. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? LO1 -076 (a) is served by public transit. Sites referenced in LO1 -076 (c ) and LO1 -076 (d) will be served by public transit. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/A Page 15 • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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). N/A e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. L01-076 (c) and L01-076 (d) are likely to occur in the vicinity of rail transportation. This is a non - project action at this point and specific impacts are as yet undetermined. 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: L01 -076 (c) and L01-076 (d) are designed to reduce or control transportation impacts. 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. N/A b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A Page 16 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST • 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. All utilities are available at sites referenced in L01-076 (a), (c) and (d). 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. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature:- �1�P.� —/� Date Submitted: D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON PROJECT 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 form the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than in 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 Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Code changes involve modifications to policies or maps. Most have few or no impacts. Changing LDR to C /LI would allow a light industrial facility of some type to be built, likely resulting in increased emisssions and noise. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: L01 -076 (c ) which would encourage transit- oriented development would potentially limit emissions to the air and production of noise. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish or marine life? No significant impact is anticipated on plants, animals, fish or marine life. Page 17 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST • Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish or marine life are: None needed. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? L01- 076(a) could result in more intensive development, which would in turn require energy resources for construction or operation. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: LO 1 -076 (c ) encouraging transit - oriented development could result in development which conserves energy and natural resources. Otherwise, no conservation measures are proposed at this time as there is no specific development proposal. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for government protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The proposal does not affect or use environmentally - sensitive areas. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None needed. 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? LO 1 -076 (a) could result in more intensive development. Development of any kind would need to meet land use regulations. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: L01 -076 (c ) and L01 -076 (d) calling for policies supporting transit - oriented development and adequate parking facilities in the vicinity of high —capacity transit could reduce potential land use impacts once development actually occurs. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No increased demands on transportation or public services and utilities are anticipated as a result of this proposal. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None needed. 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 with environmental protection laws are anticipated. Page 18 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST • F. 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 foregoing 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? In the broadest sense, the objective of proposals to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code is to respond to changed conditions and to keep the policies current. Specific proposals deal with specific conditions. 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? If changes are desired, we see no obvious means to implement change other than by amending the primary land use regulation documents. It might be possible to alter the timetable of changes to delay adoption and implementation. Some individual proposals have alternatives. 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: LO1 -076 (a) Change Comprehensive Plan/Zoning designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial/Light Industrial (C/LI) on City -owned property Other possible options include: • Retain the current Comprehensive Plan/Zoning designation and site the proposed bus maintenance /parking use as a combination of both the school and mass transit facilities that are allowed as conditional and unclassified uses in the LDR zone. • Denying the proposal for the following reasons- 1. there is a greater identified public need for recreation or open space, as indicated by the Public Recreational Overlay designation and 2. there might be other places for the City to provide bus maintenance for the Tukwila School District. L01- 076(b) Revise Transportation Element to accommodate housekeeping changes per GMA and potential policy changes resulting from update to Concurrency Ordinance Other options for consideration would be: • Delay consideration of amendments until the next amendment cycle since the State has extended its deadline until 12/01/04. • Implement GMA- required housekeeping changes only • No action. LO1 -076 (c ) Add policy to encourage transit - oriented uses and development patterns near high capacity transit stations Page 19 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Other possible options would be to: • Rely on Policy 8.2.1 with its general direction to mitigate transportation impacts in the Tukwila International Boulevard corridor through extensive amenities; • Revise design review guidelines to require transit- oriented uses near high capacity transit stations; • Include specific development requirements to stipulate "transit- oriented uses" in the vicinity of high capacity transit in the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Plan. • Rely on the Zoning Code (Chapter 18.56, Section 18.56.100 Unspecified Uses) • Deny the request. LO1 -076 (d) -- Require that parking facilities developed in conjunction with high capacity transit be adequately sized to prevent spillover Other possible options would be to: • Rely on Policy 8.2.1 with its general direction to mitigate transportation impacts in the Tukwila International Boulevard corridor through extensive amenities; • Revise design review guidelines to include parking requirements for high capacity transit stations; • Include specific parking requirements addressing high capacity transit in the Tukwila Urban Center (TUC) Plan. • Rely on the Zoning Code (Chapter 18.56, Section 18.56.100 Unspecified Uses) • Deny the request. 4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? The proposals require amending the Comprehensive Plan, Z oning Code and/or Comprehensive Plan map. 5. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: Public input and review by the Planning Commission and City Council will minimize potential conflicts with the City codes. Page 20