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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA E04-004 - CITY OF TUKWILA - 2003-2004 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTSCITY OF TUKWILA ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMMENDMENTS 2003/2004 E04 -004 • 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: E04 -004 Applied: 03/25/2004 Issue Date: 04/22/2004 Status: ISSUED Proponent: Lead Agency: City of Tukwila Description of Proposal: Environmental review for the following two Annual Comprehensive Plan amendments: 1) L03 -077- Comprehensive Plan text amendments to the Tukwila South element of the Comprehensive Plan. 2) L03- 078 - Comprehensive Plan map change and zoning designation change from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial /Light Industrial (C/LI) at tax lot number 7340600602. Location of Proposal: Address: Parcel Number: Section/Townsh i p /Range: 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 43.21 c.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. Steve Lancaster, Responsible fficial City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 (206)431 -3670 7,00 `"`tv' ( 22' °4 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 E04 -004 Printed: 04 -22 -2004 • • To: Steve Lancaster From: Minnie Dhaliwal Subject: SEPA Determination for E 04 -004 (Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2003 - 2004). Date: April 20, 2004 Background: This checklist covers two "annual" Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Code amendments including: 1) Comprehensive Plan text amendments to the Tukwila South element of the Comprehensive Plan. 2) Comprehensive Plan map change and Zoning designation change from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial Light Industrial (C /LI) at the property located at the western terminus of South 126th Street and between Tukwila International Boulevard and 34th Avenue South. This property is part of the Department of Homeland Security property currently under construction at Intergate East. Tax lot number 734060 -0602. 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 the policy revisions. Determination: Staff recommends issuing a Determination of Non - Significance. • • STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Comments A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 2004 Anuual Comprehensive Plan amendments. 2. Name of Applicant: City of Tukwila. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila WA 98188 Contact: Minnie Dhaliwal 206 - 431 -3685 mdhaliwal @ci.tukwila .wa.us 3. Date checklist prepared: April 2, 2004. 4. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila 5. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): City Council must make a decision on all of the proposed amendments by 12/31/04. 6. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. L03 -077 (La Pianta)- Applicant has plans to redevelop the area as an urban multi -use district, which will be subject to master plan approval. L03 -078 (Sabey)- Applicant plans to add 20 parking stalls in the area if the rezone from LDR to C/LI is approved. 7. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Agency L03 -077 (La Pianta)- There is no environmental information for the text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Additional environmental information related to the redevelopment proposal will be prepared and reviewed as part of the master plan process. L03 -078 (Sabey)- There was environmental information prepared for the construction of the Department of Homeland Security regional immigration facility. 8. 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. 9. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. L03 -077 (La Pianta)- Separate environmental review, permits for future development. L03 -078 (Sabey)- Separate permits for adding any additional parking stalls. 10. 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. L03 -077 (La Pianta)- Comprehensive Plan text amendments to the Tukwila South element of the Comprehensive Plan. L03 -078 (Sabey)- Comprehensive Plan map change and zoning designation change from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Commercial/Light Industrial (C /LI). 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, the tax lot number, and section, township, and range. 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. G :WPPHAMLANDUSE.APP \SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 2 • • L03 -077 (La Pianta)- Tukwila South is the area generally from South 180`h Street south to the City's annexation boundary at South 204th Street. A portion of this area is still part of the unincorporated King County, which is in the City of Tukwila's potential annexation area. L03 -078 (Sabey)- The property is located at the western terminus of South 126th Street and between Tukwila International Boulevard and 34th Avenue South. This property is part of the Department of Homeland Security property currently under construction at Intergate East. Tax lot number 7340600602. 12. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? L03 -077 (La Pianta) -The current proposal is for text amendments to the Tukwila South element of the Comprehensive Plan. Tukwila South is the area generally from South 180th Street south to the City's annexation boundary at South 204th Street. The total area exceeds 400 acres and there may be some portions that have steep slopes and wetlands. However no development is proposed at this time. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: Code amendments pertain to two different areas of the city. Both areas include some steep slopes. However both requests are non - project action. 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. Areas of unstable soil exist within Tukwila. Areas of potential geologic instability are shown on Tukwila's Sensitive Areas Map. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. G: WPPHAN\LANDUSE.APP\SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 3 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 is not available. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (for example, dust, automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. This is a non - project action. The proposed amendments will not change any existing regulations pertaining to air quality. 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 known at this time. 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. L03 -077 (La Pianta) -The Green River runs through portions of Tukwila South area. L03 -078 (Sabey)- Riverton Creek is in the vicinity of the subject site. G: \APPHAN\LANDUSE.APP \SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 4 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. 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 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 (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? 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 G: \APPHAN\LANDUSE.APP\SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 5 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: X Deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other X Evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other X Shrubs X Grass X Pasture X Crop or grain X Wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other Other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? 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. 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: Birds: Mammals Hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: squirrels Fish Other Bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: Rodents and other small animals. b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Salmonids are present in the Green 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: G :WPPHAMLANDUSE.APP\SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 6 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. N/A 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. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 1. Describe special emergency services that might be required. Non - project action. 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. 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 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, G:\APPHAN\LANDUSE.APP \SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 7 • • construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Non - project action. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 3.Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Non - project action. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? L03 -077 (La Pianta)- Existing land uses south of South 180th Street along Southcenter Parkway are primarily vacant and agricultural along with light and heavy industrial uses that include Segale Business Park, Southcenter Driving Range, Atlas Van Line, Seattle Tractor, Gaco Western and Enterprise Car Rental. L03 -078 (Sabey)- The subject parcel is part of the larger site to the north where Department of Homeland Security regional immigration facility is being constructed. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. L03 -077 (La Pianta)- There may be portions of the Tukwila South area that have been used for agriculture. c. Describe any structures on the site. L03 -077 (La Pianta) -The entire Tukwila South is more than 400 acres and there are a variety of structures in the entire area. L03 -078 (Sabey)- Department of Homeland Security regional immigration facility is being constructed on the site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Non - project action. No demolition. Additional environemntal evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? L03 -077 (La Pianta)- Existing zoning designations that apply to this area are Tukwila Valley South (TVS), Heavy Industrial (HI), Mixed Use Office (MUO), Low Density Residential (LDR), Commercial Light Industrial (C /LI) and Tukwila Urban Center (TUC). L03 -078 (Sabey) -The current zoning is Low Density Residential (LDR). f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? G: APPHAMLANDUSE.APP\SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 8 g. • • L03 -077 (La Pianta)- Existing Comprehensive Plan designations that apply to this area are Tukwila Valley South (TVS), Heavy Industrial (HI), Mixed Use Office (MUO), Low Density Residential (LDR), Commercial Light Industrial (C /LI) and Tukwila Urban Center (TUC). L03 -078 (Sabey) -The current Comprehensive Plan designation is Low Density Residential (LDR). If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? L03 -077 (La Pianta)- Portions of the area under consideration are located in the "Urban" shoreline designation. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. L03 -077 (La Pianta)- Portions of the site may have some environmentally sensitive areas. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Non - project action. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Non - project action. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Both are non - project actions. Additional environmental evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing? Non - project actions. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Non - project actions. 10. Aesthetics G: \APPHAN\LANDUSE.APP \SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 9 • • 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 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Non - project action. N /A. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Non - project action. N /A. c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Non - project action. N /A. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Non - project action. N /A. 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Non - project action. Tukwila South area has some access to Green River. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. Non - project action. N /A. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Non - project action. N /A. 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. G: \APPHAN\LANDUSE.APP\SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 10 • • b. Generally describe any landmarks or, evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Non - project action. 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. L03 -077 (La Pianta)- Southcenter Parkway and S 200`h Street are the main streets. L03 -078 (Sabey)- The subject site is accessed by Tukwila International Boulevard and it fronts 34th Avenue South but no access is proposed from it. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Various parts of Tukwila are served by public transit. Additional evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Non - project action. N /A. 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). Non - pproject action. Additional evaluation will be prepared if specific project is proposed. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Non - project action. The proposal could result in increased development but use of 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. Non - project action. N /A. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Non - project action. Transportation impacts and remedies to reduce or control those impacts are will be analyzed at the time specific development is proposed. 15. Public Services G: APPHAN\LANDUSE.APP\SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 11 • • 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. Non - project action. Additional evaluation will be done if specific project is proposed. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Non - project action. Additional evaluation will be done 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: 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. Non - project action. C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Submitted: (NON- PROJECT PROPOSALS (E.G., SUBURBAN PLANS AND ZONING CODE TEXT CHANGES) MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PAGES). G:\ APPHAN\LANDUSE.APP \SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 12 • • D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON - PROJECT PROPOSALS (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 elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposals be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: L03 -077 (La Pianta) -The request is for text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and no specific development is proposed at this time. L03 -078 (Sabey)- This request is for rezone from LDR to C /LI in order to add 20 parking stalls. The permits for adding parking stalls will be evaluated to ensure they meet all King County Surface Water Design Manual and other regulations dealing with emissions to air or hazardous substances or noise. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: L03 -077 (La Pianta) -The request is for text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and no specific development is proposed at this time. Any specific development proposal will be evaluated to ensure it meets all regulations dealing with protection of plants, animals, fish or marine life. L03 -078 (Sabey)- This request is for rezone from LDR to C/LI in order to add 20 parking stalls. The permits for adding parking stalls will be evaluated to ensure they meet all regulations dealing with protection of plants, animals, fish or marine life. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: L03 -077 (La Pianta) -The request is for text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and no specific development is proposed at this time. Any specific development proposal will be evaluated to ensure there are no adverse impacts to energy or natural resources. L03 -078 (Sabey)- This request is for rezone from LDR to C/LI in order to add 20 parking stalls. No impacts to energy or natural resources are anticipated from this project. G: \APPHAN\LANDUSE.APP \SEPAAPP.DOC, 04 /20/04 13 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitats, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: L03 -077 (La Pianta) -The request is for text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and no specific development is proposed at this time. Any specific development proposal will be evaluated to ensure all impacts to environmentally sensitive area are mitigated. L03 -078 (Sabey)- This request is for rezone from LDR to C/LI in order to add 20 parking stalls. No impacts to environmentally sensitive areas are anticipated from this project. 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? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: L03 -077 (La Pianta) -The request is for text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and no specific development is proposed at this time. Any specific development proposal will be evaluated to ensure all shoreline regulations are met. L03 -078 (Sabey)- This request is for rezone from LDR to C /LI in order to add 20 parking stalls. No impacts to shorelines are anticipated from this project. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public service and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: L03 -077 (La Pianta) -The request is for text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and no specific development is proposed at this time. Any transportation impacts associated with any specific development proposal will be evaluated and mitigated at that time. L03 -078 (Sabey)- This request is for rezone from LDR to C /LI. No additional parking is proposed at this time. However it is the applicant's intent to add 20 parking stalls if the rezone is approved. Any transportation impacts associated with adding twenty parking stalls will be evaluated and mitigated at that time. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with Local, State, or Federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. L03 -077 (La Pianta) -The request is for text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and no specific development is proposed at this time. The proposal does not G: \APPHAMLANDUSE.APP\SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 14 • • conflict with Local, State, or Federal laws or with the requirements for the protection of the environment. L03 -078 (Sabey)- This request is for rezone from LDR to C/LI. No additional parking is proposed at this time. However it is the applicant's intent to add 20 parking stalls if the rezone is approved. The proposal does not conflict with Local, State, or Federal laws or with the requirements for the protection of the environment. G: \APPHAN\LANDUSE.APP\SEPAAPP.DOC, 04/20/04 15