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Home My WebLink AboutSEPA E03-017 - CITY OF TUKWILA - 2002-2003 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENTSANNUAL COMP PLAN AMENDMENTS 2002 -2003 E03 -017 • • City of Tukwila Department of Community Development / 6300 Southcenter BL, Suite 100 / Tukwila, WA 98188 / (206) 431 -3670 DETERMINATION OF NON - SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) File Number: E03 -017 Applied: 06/11/2003 Issue Date: 06/12/2003 Status: ISSUED Proponent: Lead Agency: City of Tukwila Description of Proposal: Environmental review for yearly Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Code amendments, including: 1) L02 -062 Comp. Plan Amendment –Office in MIC/H & L02 -063 Zoning Code Amendment –Office in MIC/H 2) L02 -064 Comp Plan Amendment – Revise Sensitive Areas Policies & L02- 065 – Zoning Code Amendment – Revise Sensitive Areas Regulations; 3) L01- 067 – * * * ** *Rezone LDR to O(Robb /Barghausen) at 6550& 6542 Southcenter Boulevard & L02- 068 – Comprehensive Plan designation change from LDR to 0 (Robb /Barghausen) at 6550 &6542 southcenter Boulevard. * ** *****NOTE: This replaces E02- 024 —SEPA Checklist for Robb Rezone/Comp Plan amendment only******* Location of Proposal: Address: Parcel Number: Section/Township/Range: Citywide 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 6/x/05 The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 (206)431 -3670 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 doc: Miscperm E03 -017 Printed: 06-12 -2003 • City of Tukwila Department of Community Development / 6300 Southcenter BL, Suite 100 / Tukwila, WA 98188 / (206) 431 -3670 period to appeal the governmental action that is subject to environmental review. (RCW 43.21C.075) doc: Miscperm E03 -017 Printed: 06-12 -2003 Dept. -Of Community Development City of Tukwila AFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION 1, `5 SL /E HEREBY DECLARE THAT: Notice of Public Hearing y Determination of Non - Significance Person requesting mailing: REg ECCA Notice of Public Meeting Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance Board of Adjustment Agenda Pkt. 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 /,3r/'day of JUNE i n the year 20 a3 P:GINAWYNETTA/FORMS /AFFIDAVIT -MAIL 08/29/003:31 PM Project Name: C /Ty OF 704/4)/ LA Project Number: h=1,3--04/7 Mailer's Signature: L,, Person requesting mailing: REg ECCA P:GINAWYNETTA/FORMS /AFFIDAVIT -MAIL 08/29/003:31 PM CH 6 LIST: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW /SHORELINE P NIT MAILINGS FEDERAL AGENCIES () U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ( ) FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION ( ) DEPT OF FISH & WILDLIFE ( ) U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ( ) U.S. DEPT OF H.U.D. 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At present no development is proposed. The changes call for policy revisions to allow eventual development. Specific environmental impacts would be addressed in the event that actual development proposals result from policy revisions. (We have some concerns over allowing office as a permitted use in MIC/H. These will be addressed in the staff report to the Planning Commission, and we will recommend that consideration of this amendment can be held until the MIC Background Report is updated later in the year. Sensitive Area policy revisions are a placeholder until specific policy changes are proposed by staff and consultants. Changing LDR to Office along Southcenter Boulevard raises access concerns at the specific site. These issues will be raised in the staff report to the Planning Commission; we will probably recommend deferring consideration of this issue until access issues are addressed.) Determination: Staff recommends issuing a Determination of Non - Significance. • • Control No. Epic File No. E03 -017 Fee: n/a Receipt No. N/A ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Annual Comprehensive Plan amendments 2002 -2003 2. Name of applicant: City of Tukwila 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 Contact: Rebecca Fox 206 - 431 -3683 rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us 4. Date checklist prepared: June 4, 2003 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): All amendments are require non - project review. Proposed amendments to be adopted by City Council prior to 12/31/03 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. L02- 062 -0ffce in MIC /H- • N /A. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • No immediate plans. Rezone would allow more intensive development. Page 1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECIKLIST i 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • Traffic Impact Analysis —Robb Rezone /Comprehensive Plan change • Checklist prepared earlier by applicant 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 pending 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • State of Washington review of future Sensitive Area updates L02 -068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • Separate environmental review, permits for any future development 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. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • Amend Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to allow office as permitted use in MIC/H zones. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • Amend Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Code to provided for updating Sensitive AreasCode/Natural Environment Element as needed to comply with changes in Growth Management Act including consideration of "best available science," etc.N /A L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • Amend Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Code designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Office (0) at 6550 and 6542 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila. 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, 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECPIST • 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 spots in the City of Tukwila. L02- 062 — Office in MIC/H – • The affected area is located generally between S. 124th St., , W. Marginal Way S., the Duwamish River, Boeing Field, E. Marginal Way S., Interstate 5, and the BNSF Burlington Northern Right -of -Way L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • Various locations across the city L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb • 6542 and 6550 Southcenter Boulevard 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? L02- 064 -- Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • The proposal pertains to updating the Sensitive Areas Ordinance; all associated sites lie within environmentally sensitive areas across the city. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: Code amendments pertain to varied areas throughout the City of Tukwila. L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb has a very steep access easement. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? This is a non - project action. Slopes will be dealt with in future proposals which deal with specific development proposals. 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 at this time. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. 3 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECOPIST • Areas of unstable soil exist 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 - project action. Specific information about filling and grading will be provided when a specific proposal is submitted. f Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. This is a non - project action; impacts associated with individual future developments will be analyzed when development applications are submitted. 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 - project action. Specific information about impervious surfaces is not available. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: This is a non - project action. Specific information about erosion or other impacts to the earth is not available. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (Le., dust, automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. The proposed code amendments will not change any existing regulations pertaining to air quality. Any development resulting from the amendments will be required to meet all air quality regulations. L02- 062 — Office in MIC/H – Allowing office in MIC/H may result in increased auto emissions with additional car trips to work, and fewer industrial emissions if manufacturing uses are displaced by offices. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None known at this time. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None at this time. 3. Water 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST • 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 Mows into. L02- 062 —Off ce in MIC /H – • The Duwamish River runs through portions of the MIC/H zone. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • Various watercourses run through the Sensitive Areas throughout the City. In addition, there are permanent and seasonal ponds and wetlands. These will be detailed in updated maps for the amendments. L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • No 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. Non - project action. 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. No 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. No 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 5 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 1 following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.) Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. N/A c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 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. 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: L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A (Depends on specific location) L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? This is a non - project action. No vegetation removal or alterations are proposed at this time. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Salmonids are known to be present in the Duwamish River. 6 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, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other x other types of vegetation — Typioal residential landscaping b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? This is a non - project action. No vegetation removal or alterations are proposed at this time. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Salmonids are known to be present in the Duwamish River. 6 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST • d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Non - project action. Item does not apply. 5. Animals 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: L02-062—Office in MIC /H – • Varies L02-064--Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • Varies L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • See below Birds: . Songbirds Mammals: Squirrels Fish: Salmonids in Green River Other: Rodents b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Salmonids are present in the Green/Duwamish River. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Not known d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. L02- 062 —Off ce in MIC/H – N/A. May be more electricity and gasoline used if office is allowed. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard N /A. May be more electricity and gasoline used if office is allowed. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 7 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST • b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Non - project action. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 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: Non - project action. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 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. Non - project action; no additional environmental hazards are anticipated.. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required Non - project action; no changes in special emergency services will result. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Non - project action; no changes in environmental health hazards will result. LDR to 0, and office in MIC/H could result in environmental impacts during future construction. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Non - project action. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 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. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A. Existing noise not a factor L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A 8 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A.. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A. Future additional office uses could generate noise during peak hours L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A..Future additional office use could generate more noise than existing use. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A. (Varied manufacturing, retail, commercial uses throughout zone) L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A (Varied slopes, wetlands, watercourses) L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A..(Residential structures, City park, office) Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A. No agricultural use. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A (No agricultural use) L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A..(No agricultural use) c. Describe any structures on the site. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • Various manufacturing, retail commercial L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • Various slopes, wetlands, watercourses. 02 -068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • Two residences with driveway access. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Non - project action. No demolition. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 9 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • Manufacturing/Industrial Center —Heavy (M/IC —H) L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • Various 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • Low Density Residential (LDR) I What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • Manufacturing/Industrial Center —Heavy (M/IC —H) L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • Various 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • Low Density Residential (LDR) g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • Portions of the area under consideration are located in the Shoreline Zone along the Duwamish River L02- 064 --- Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, spec L02-062—Office in MIC /H – • No L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • Entire area under consideration is designated as "nvironmentally sensitive" 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • The site is located within the Class 3 Sensitive Areas region as designated by the Sensitive Areas Map Class 3 Areas are defined as "(areas) where landslide potential is high, which include areas sloping between 14 and 40 percent and which are underlain by relatively impermeable soils or bedrock, and which also include areas sloping more than 40 percent." i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N/A L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder 10 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST • N/A 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N/A j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 062 —Ofce in MIC/H – • N/A L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. Redesignating from LDR to 0 would permit office development on site. If office development occurred, existing housing would be lost. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A -- Non - project action L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action 02 -068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. Redesignating from LDR to 0 would permit office development on site. Although no specific development is proposed at this time, if office development were to occur, existing housing would be lost. L Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 062 — Office in MIC/H – • Tukwila's M/IC -H zone is designated a Manufacturing - Industrial Center by the King County's County -wide Policy Plan, and is reserved primarily for manufacturing uses. Significantly altering the manufacturing character of the MIC/H zone could be inconsistent with the CPPs. L02 -064— Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N/A—Non-project action 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. Either the existing residential designation or the proposed office designation is consistent with the overall Southcenter Boulevard Goal 8.4 "A corridor of low -rise offices, residences, with localized commercial uses at major intersections all of which act as a buffer to the low density residential neighborhoods to the north. 9. Housing 11 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing? Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A -- Non - project action .No housing units provided. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. No housing units provided. 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action —No housing units provided. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 062 —Office in MIC /H- • N /A -- Non - project action L02-064--Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. If the Comprehensive Plan/Zoning designation changed from LDR to 0, office would be a permitted use. If the property eventually redeveloped to office, two on -site homes would be destroyed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A -- Non - project action L02-064--Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. No specific measures provided to reduce housing impacts. 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—Non-project action. No development proposed. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A—Non-project action. No impacts on views in the vicinity. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 12 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A—Non-project action. No aesthetic impacts. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 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— Non - project action. No glare produced. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A—Non-project action. No glare produced. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A—Non-project action. No impacts from off -site glare. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N /A— Non - project action. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? L02- 062 —Off ce in MIC /H – • N /A -- Non - project action. Some access to Duwamish River, Museum of Flight, Tukwila Library. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. Open space, streams. 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. Adjacent to Tukwila Park and walking trails. Within '/2 mile Fort Dent Park and Family Fun Center. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A—Non-project action. No recreational uses displaced. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. 13 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST N /A— Non - project action. No displacement of existing recreational uses. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 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. No known places or objects listed on preservation registers. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 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. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N /A. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 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. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- Primary roadways include East Marginal Way S, W Marginal Way S, SR 599, and the Boeing Access Road. This is a non - project action; no change in access is proposed. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder Sensitive Areas are located throughout Tukwila and served by a variety of roads and access ways. This is a non - project action; no change in access is proposed. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • The site is accessed via a 40 -foot access and utilities easement off Southcenter Boulevard, at the intersection of Southcenter Boulevard and 68th Avenue South. The existing driveway is very steep and narrow, lacking the landing of 2 -3% approaching the sidewalk and intersection that is typically needed for commercial -type access. The existing conditions make any access to the Southcenter Boulevard arterial difficult. Although no change is proposed in the low volume traffic generated by the existing uses, any new, more - intensive office use would require a revision to the access for safety purposes. With wet or icy conditions, vehicles including trucks, will have considerable difficulty in leaving or entering the driveway, posing a potential hazard to pedestrians or other vehicles in the roadway. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 14 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • Various parts of the Manufacturing/Industrial Center are served by public transit. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • Various sensitive areas can be reached via public transit. 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • qwN /A. -- Non - project action. Adjacent to Tukwila Park and walking trails. Within '/z mile Fort Dent Park and Family Fun Center. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A -- Non - project action. No changes in parking are proposed. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. No changes in parking are proposed. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. No changes in parking are proposed. Traffic study indicates that a hypothetical 9,000 square foot medicalldental building would required an average of 37 parking spaces. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 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). L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A -- Non - project action. No road improvements are proposed. The proposal could result in increased development, which would in turn require road improvements. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. No changes in roads or streets are proposed. 02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. No changes in roads or streets are proposed. The proposal could result in increased development, which would in turn require road improvements or signage. Additional site access could be required. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. d. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 15 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST e. L02- 062 — Office in MIC/H – • N /A -- Non - project action. The proposal could eventually result in increased development, but use or water, rail or air transportation is unlikely. L02 -064— Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. The proposal could eventually result in increased development, but use or water, rail or air transportation is unlikely. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A -- Non - project action. The proposal could result in increased development, but the number of vehicular trips per day are unknown. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. The proposal could result in increased development, but the number of vehicular trips per day are unknown.. A traffic analysis prepared for this non- project action indicates that a hypothetical medical - dental building could generate 325 average weekday trips and 33 peak hour trips. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: L02- 062 —Office in MIC/H – • N /A -- Non - project action. The proposal could result in increased development, but the specific transportation impacts are unknown since the amount and type of development is unknown. Depending on the level of traffic generated, measures to reduce or control it could include commute trip reduction, signalization, traffic calming where speeding was a problem, turn prohibitions and other means as appropriate. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. The proposal could result in increased development, but the specific transportation impacts are unknown since the amount and type of development is unknown. Depending on the level of traffic generated, measures to reduce or control it could include commute trip reduction, reconfiguring the ingress /egress, and increasing visibility onto Southcenter Boulevard by removing the masonry walls along the access, and cutting back the berm and vegetation. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 16 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A -- Non - project action. The proposal could eventually result in increased development, but impacts at this point are unknown. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. The proposal could eventually result in increased development, impacts on public services are uknown. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • N /A -- Non - project action. The proposal could eventually result in increased development, but impacts at this point are unknown, as are mitigation measures. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non- project action. The proposal could eventually result in increased development, but impacts on public services are unknown at this point , as are possible mitigation measures. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • Electricity, water, natural gas, refuse service, telephone and sanitary sewer are available throughout the M/IC -H zone. L02- 064—S'ensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. Utilties service varies depending on specific site. L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. Electricity, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer are available at the site. 17 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 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. L02- 062 — Office in MIC/H – • N /A -- Non - project action. The proposal could result in increased development, but but utilities and construction activities are unknown at this point. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • N /A -- Non - project action. L02 -068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • N /A. -- Non - project action. The proposal could result in increased development, but utilities and construction activities are unknown at this point. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed 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: i" ``-¢'�`'�`' Date Submitted: /z --A).? 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? L02- 062 —Off ce in MIC/H – • The proposal to allow office uses in MIC/H would result in increased peak hour trips with increased emissions to air. Future development- specific projects will be subject to a separate environmental review. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • This proposal would revise policies and development regulations pertaining to sensitive areas. There would be few or no impacts to water, air emissions, hazardous materials or production of noise. 18 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • There are currently no plans for development - specific projects for this site. If the Comprehensive Plan amendment/Rezone eventually results in development, stormwater management prractices would be required to limit water runoff. Future development - specific projects will be subject to a separate environmental review. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Appropriate measures to avoid or reduce such increases will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal. 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. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish or marine life are: Appropriate measures to protect or conserve plants and animal habitat will be required through the environmental review process for any specific development proposal. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • The proposal could result in increased development, which in turn would require energy resources for construction or operation. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • This proposal is unlikely to deplete energy or natural resources. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal. L02 -068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • There are currently no plans for development - specific projects for this site. The proposal could result in increased development, which in turn would require energy resources for construction or operation. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: • No conservation measures are proposed at this time as there is no specific development proposal under consideration. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future 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? 19 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • The proposal does not affect or use environmentally sensitive areas. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • The proposal calls for policies to incorporate best available science into the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. This is likely to enhance and clarify protection for these areas. L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • There are currently no plans for development- specific projects for this site. Any future development would need to take into account the steep slopes on the site. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Specific measures for buffers and setbacks will be required at the time of development. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incomplatible with existing plans? L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • The proposal could result in increased development. Any development would need to meet land use guidelines. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • The proposal calls for policies to incorporate best available science into the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. This is likely to enhance and clarify protection for these areas. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • There are currently no plans for development - specific projects for this site. The property is not along the shoreline. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: L02-062—Office in MIC /H- • The proposal could result in increased development. Any development would need to meet land use and shoreline guidelines. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • The proposal calls for policies to incorporate best available science into the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. This is likely to enhance and clarify protection for these areas. L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • There are currently no plans for development - specific projects for this site. The property is not along the shoreline. 20 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 5. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? L02- 062 — Office in MIC /H- • The proposal could result in increased peak hour commute trips. More peak hour commutes would bring increased traffic on arterials and at arterial intersections, as well as possible "cut- through" traffic on local access streets as operations on the arterial system deteriorate.development. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder • No increased demands anticipated. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal L02- 068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard • There are currently no plans for development - specific projects for this site. Future development will be evaluated for transportation, public services and utilities impacts via environmental review. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Measures to reduce or respond to demand will be evaluated through environmental review of a specific proposal when needed. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. Any impacts will be addressed through the environmental review process for any future proposal 21 • • 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 documents 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 amending the primary land use regulatory documents. It might be possible to alter the timetable of changes to delay adoption and implementation. 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: L02- 062 —Office in MIC /H– Allow office as a permitted, stand -alone use Alternative: • Allow offices with some restrictions on their location • Allow offices as a conditional use • Limit the size of offices • Encourage office use in other parts of the city. • Deny the request Preferred: • Delay consideration until Growth Management Update in late 2003 -2004. L02- 064 — Sensitive Areas update /placeholder— Update Sensitive Areas Ordinance to include Best Available Science as required by changes to the Washington Growth Management Act Alternative: • Do not update state requirements Preferred: • Incorporate Best Available Science in Comprehensive Plan policies relating to Sensitive Areas/Natural Environment to meet State deadlines L02 -068 —LDR to 0 /Eric Robb @6542 Southcenter Boulevard —Change Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code designations from Low Density Residential to Office Alternative: • Approve conditional on access improvements • Deny the request 22 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? The proposals require amending the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code and/or Comprehensive Plan Map. 6. 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 City codes and policies. 23