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City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development / 6300 Southcenter BI, Suite 100 / Tukwila, WA 98188 / (206)431 -3670
DETERMINATION OF NON - SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
File Number: E05 -005
Applied: 03/31/2005
Issue Date: 04/21/2005
Status: ISSUED
Applicant: CITY OF TUKWILA Lead Agency: City of Tukwila
Description of Proposal:
10 Amendments to the Zoning and Sign Codes
Location of Proposal:
Address: 6300 SOUTHCENTER BL TUKW
Parcel Number: 0003200005
Section/Township /Range: City wide Zoning and Sign Code Amendment
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 /Via , c2oO5 •
Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206)431 -3670
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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 43.21C.075)
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Summary of Proposed Zoning Code Changes
A. Manufactured Home Changes
Staff proposes to amend the definition of single family dwelling to include new manufactured
housing units and additionally require that units placed outside of mobile home parks meet new
design standards to be applied to all new single family housing in keeping with recent changes in
State law.
B. Residential Short Plats in Commercial Zones
Staff proposes adopting a clarification that single family houses are only allowed on existing
commercial lots, not those created through new short plats.
C. Condominium Conversions
Staff proposes that we not regulate conversions at the local level. There are no criteria in the
UUP chapter that deal specifically with condominium conversions so it is not clear what the
City's concerns are with the issue.
D. Expiration of Inactive Permits
Staff proposes that we expire complete permits if there is no response to a request for additional
information after 90 days. We would notify the applicant about the deadline for resubmittal in
the correction letter and also try to make contact with them toward the end of the 90 days. In
cases of hardship we could have discretion to grant an additional grace period.
E. Kennels as Conditional Uses in the TUC
The City has been approached by a representative from PetsMart about the possibility of adding
a "pet hotel" for dog and cat boarding within their existing store. Kennels for 4 or more cats or
dogs are a conditional use in the RC, RCM, C /LI, LI, HI and TVS zones but are not permitted at
all in TUC. Staff recommends allowing indoor kennels as a conditional use in the TUC.
F. Administrative Planned Residential Developments
When the City updated the Subdivision Ordinance in 1997 the reference to administrative PRDs
was inadvertently deleted. It has been DCD's practice that if an applicant with property
containing a wetland or watercourse chose to apply for the lot size or setback reductions allowed
under the PRD chapter the process would follow the type of the underlying permit. Staff would
like to codify this in the PRD chapter for clarity.
There are two expiration deadlines for PRDs, see TMC 18.46.120. The first requirement is that a
complete building permit for the application be submitted within 12 months of the date of City
Council approval. The second requirement is that once DCD determines that the building permit
is in conformance with the approval the City Clerk shall record a copy of the PRD with King
County and amend the zoning of the site with a PRD suffix. Construction of improvements must
begin within 12 months from the date of the City Clerk filing. In practice the City has not
recorded the PRD separately with King County or modified the site zoning with the suffix. Staff
suggests that we change the second deadline to require that construction begin within 6 months
of building permit issuance. If that building permit expires, so would the PRD approval.
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G. Lot of Record Changes
Tukwila's current definitions of lot and site don't clearly define the circumstances under which a
parcel is considered a separate, buildable lot. The City Attorney has reviewed our code language
and suggested changes that will tie our definitions to the requirements of State law.
H. Housekeeping
There are several outdated or incorrect TMC citations at TMC 18.104.010. Staff would like to
update, correct or delete these references.
I. Use Definition
To address a recent concern regarding the application of the non - conforming use chapter, the
City Attorney proposes that the definition of use be changed to the following:
TMC 18.06.865 Use
"Use" means the nature of the activities taking place on private property or within structures
thereon.
J. Trailer Parks
Tukwila's existing Trailer Park regulations (5.32 Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC)) date from
1959. Significant changes in the design of mobile homes have occurred since these regulations
were created and adopted. Staff is currently responding to requests for changes to the
nonconforming Southgate Mobile Home Park. The City Attorney has advised that in order to
respond to property owner requests to modify their parks, that the existing regulations be
updated. Staff has proposed to write a new set of regulations for mobile /manufactured home
parks that would replace the existing chapter.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Amendments to the Tukwila Municipal Code.
2. Name of applicant:
City of Tukwila DCD
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Nora Gierloff
City of Tukwila DCD
6300 Southcenter Bl. Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
4. Date checklist prepared:
April 15, 2005
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Tukwila.
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on April 28, 2005. City Council to hold a
public hearing on June 6, 2005. Adoption to follow.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
None.
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.
Nora Gierloff
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No applications are pending, however applications for modifications to existing trailer
parks, new manufactured homes and an animal kennel in the TUC are expected.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.
Development permits and possibly SEPA review would be required for construction
under the new code provisions.
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.
Staff has grouped 10 proposed amendments to the Zoning Code and Trailer Park
regulations together for consideration, see attached summary. The topics range from
minor housekeeping or clarification to policy decisions about allowed uses and
development standards.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and
section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area,
provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan,
vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit
any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed
plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
The code amendments would apply city -wide.
13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land
Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
These changes would affect the entire City, however only the changes to the Planned
Residential Development chapter would directly affect sensitive areas.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes,
mountainous, other:
These changes would affect the entire City.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
These changes would affect the entire City.
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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.
These changes would affect the entire City.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity?
If so, describe.
Non - project action. These changes would affect the entire City.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading
proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Non - project action.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
g.
Non - project action.
About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Non - project action.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if
any:
Non - project action. These changes would not affect Tukwila's existing erosion
control regulations.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air zvould 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.
Non - project action.
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If
so, generally describe.
Non - project action.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
These changes would affect the entire City.
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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 navies. If appropriate, state zuliat
stream or river it flows into.
These changes would affect the entire City.
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.
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.
Non - project action.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known.
Non - project action.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan.
These changes would affect the entire City. Non - project action.
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.
Non - project action.
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.
Non - project action.
2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged into the ground from septic
tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial,
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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.
Non - project action.
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.
Non - project action.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe.
Non - project action.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if
any:
Non - project action.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Non - project action.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Non - project action.
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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?
Non - project action.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Non - project action.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Non - project action.
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:
Fish:
Other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Non - project action.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Non - project action.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Non - project action.
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.
Non - project action.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
Non - project action.
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. These changes would not affect Tukwila's existing energy
efficiency regulations.
7. Environmental Health
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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.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None needed.
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.
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.
The Council has expressed concern about the noise impacts of kennels. This is
an issue that would be addressed on a case by case basis during the
conditional use permit process.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Non - project action.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Non - project action.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Non - project action.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Non - project action.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Non - project action.
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Non - project action.
f What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
These changes would affect the entire City.
g.
If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Non - project action.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If
so, specify.
These changes would affect the entire City.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Non - project action.
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Approximately how many people zvould the completed project displace?
None, though the changes to the manufactured home park regulations may affect
the number of dwellings permitted in existing parks.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None required.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible zvith existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any:
New design standards for single family homes will be implemented that should
minimize the differences between site built houses and manufactured homes. The
manufactured home park changes will require setbacks and landscaping that are
closer to what is required for multi - family development.
9. Housing
a. Approximately hozv many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low - income housing?
Non - project action, no units would be built.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether
high, middle, or low- income housing.
Non - project action.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Condominium conversions would no longer require an Unclassified Use permit,
however the buildings would be .required to be brought up to the International
Building Code prior to sale of the individual units. Improvements to the safety and
appearance of existing and new manufactured home parks are expected due to the
updated regulations.
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?
Non - project action.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Non - project action.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Non - project action. Tukwila's design review criteria would not be affected by these
changes.
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.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
Non - project action.
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Non - project action.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None required.
12. Recreation
a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
Non - project action.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None required.
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.
These changes would affect the entire City.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific,
or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
These changes would affect the entire City.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
These changes would affect the entire City, however it is unlikely that the few
registered places in Tukwila would be affected by these changes.
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.
These changes would affect the entire City.
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, zvhat is the approximate
distance to the nearest transit stop?
These changes would affect the entire City.
c. How many parking spaces zvould the completed project have? How many would
the project eliminate?
Non - project action. No changes are proposed to parking standards.
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).
Existing manufactured home parks that wish to remodel will be affected by the new
standards. Tukwila's subdivision standards will not be affected.
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e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) zvater, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
These changes would affect the entire City.
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.
g.
Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
No impacts expected.
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.
No, existing uses and development patterns would not change.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
None expected.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, zvater, refuse
service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
These changes would affect the entire City.
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: 4
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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?
Except for allowing kennels in the TUC the changes would not affect the types or
locations of uses within the City. Prohibiting residential short plats in commercial zones
would help to decrease incompatible uses. Allowing manufactured homes to be placed
on residential lots would decrease the length of on -site construction and therefore reduce
the noise impact on the neighboring houses.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish or marine life?
No substantive changes to Tukwila's environmental regulations are proposed. Domestic
dogs and cats would be allowed to board in the urban center under the proposed change.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish or marine life are:
Kennels would require a conditional use permit and impacts would be addressed on a
case by case basis.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
The changes would be unlikely to affect the consumption of natural resources.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
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?
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The changes would affect the procedural requirements for Planned Residential
Developments in sensitive areas, however they would not change the substantive
requirements for mitigation or preservation.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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?
The changes would not affect the types or locations of uses within the City, including the
City's shorelines.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
The changes would not affect the types or locations of uses within the City, therefore no
transportation or utility impacts are expected.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal
laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.
No such conflicts are anticipated.
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