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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA E05-009 - CITY OF TUKWILA - HOUSING OPTIONS PROGRAME05 -009 HOUSING OPTIONS PROGRAM CITY WIDE • 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: [05 -009 Applied: 06/28/2005 Issue Date: 07/12/2005 Status: FINAL Applicant: CITY OF TUKWILA Lead Agency: City of Tukwila Description of Proposal: Housing options program - Demonstration program in residential districts to allow limited number of projects that include cottages, compact houses and or attached fee simple homes. Location of Proposal: Address: Parcel Number: Section/Townsh ip/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 43.21c.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. Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 (206)431 -3670 , cos 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 43.21C.075) doc: DNS E05 -009 Printed: 07 -11 -2005 From: Donald Tomaso To: Moira Bradshaw Date: 7/8/05 1:12PM Subject: Re: Housing Options Program Moira, Would this be the document to mention the use of fire sprinklers in the buildings to facilitate the reduced access roads and setback? or would that be more apropriate during the permitting process? Other than that it looked fine. Don't forget the sun screen it was 88 yeterday! Don »> Moira Bradshaw 07/06/05 02:11 PM »> Hi Don - Any suggestions, critiques etc. Aloha. Moira Cg ty lea Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Departme/ r t of Comm 1 nity Development Steve Lancaster, Director Memorandum To: Steve Lancaster, Director From: Moira Carr Bradshaw, Senior Planner 1' "" Date: July 5, 2005 Subject: SEPA Determination File No. E05 -009: Housing Options Program Project Description An ordinance that will allow "demonstration" housing projects of up to 36 houses in nine different residential neighborhoods within the City. The projects will allow compact houses, • cottage developments and rowhouses at double or 50% the underlying residential density subject to design review criteria and special criteria established for the demonstration program. Agencies with Jurisdiction City of Tukwila Required Permits /Approvals Planning Commission public hearing and recommendation and City Council ordinance adoption. Relevant Elements The intent of the program is to encourage smaller, higher quality homes than are being constructed currently in the City and to allow a greater diversity of housing types than is being developed currently. Transportation According to marketing information on existing similar projects, the buyers are primarily single person, single parent households and some couples. The challenge will be accurately reflecting the number of spaces for cars with the lifestyle choices of the buyers. Aesthetics A discretionary design review process and public hearing to acquire information on potential site specific impacts is part of the program. Land Use Compatibility The program is limited to one "demonstration" project per neighborhood. Among other relevant criteria will be project selection criteria that includes compatibly of a project's size, product type, and location within a neighborhood. Recommendation: Determination of Non - Significance Attachment: SEPA Checklist Q:\HOMEMOIRA\mall\housingoptionssepareport.doc Page 1 of 1 07/05/05 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 0 Tukwila, Washington 98188 0 Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 0 Fax: 206 - 431 -3665 Why consider a demonstration program? How would the success of the program be measured? What will occur after the program? How will demonstration projects be evaluated? DRAFT Housing Options Program Outline 1. Findings a. The purpose of this zoning ordinance would be to establish a demonstration housing program that would allow development of selected projects that explore housing choices not currently available in Tukwila's single family neighborhoods. b. The goals of innovative housing would be to: i. Increase choice of housing styles available in the community through projects that are compatible with existing single- family developments; u. Promote housing affordability and ownership by encouraging smaller homes; iii. To stimulate innovative housing design that improves the character and sense of community in a neighborhood and can serve as a model for other areas; and iv. Provide a greater variety of housing types which respond to changing household sizes and ages (e.g. retirees, small families, single person households) and that let seniors age in place in their neighborhoods c. The City will evaluate the results of the projects and modify the zoning code to specifically address successful innovations in housing development. 2. Decision Criteria The relevant decision makers shall evaluate an application and decide if the project: a. Meets the goals of this ordinance Page 1 of 5 Attachment A • DRAFT Housing Options Program Outline • b. complies with the Multi - family, Hotel and Motel Design Review Criteria, stated in the Board of Architectural Review Chapter, Design Review Criteria Section of the Tukwila Zoning Code (18.60.050(C) TMC), and c. whether it can be demonstrated that: i. The proposal is not larger in scale and is compatible with surrounding development with respect to size of units, building heights, roof forms, building setbacks from each other and property lines, parking location and screening, access, and lot coverage. ii. The proposal provides elements that contribute to a sense of community within the development and the surrounding neighborhood by including elements such as front entry porches, common open space and /or common building(s); and iii. Any proposed Type 2, 3 and 4 modifications to requirements of the Tukwila Zoning Code, Permit Application Types and Procedures, (18.104 TMC) other than those specifically identified in the Standards section below, are important to the success of the proposal as an innovative housing project. 3. Standards In order to meet the goals of the innovative housing program, there will be flexibility with regard to some normally applicable requirements. Standards identified in the following sections will apply to innovative housing demonstration projects and will prevail if they conflict with normal regulations. All other requirements of the City of Tukwila will continue to apply, except that applicants may propose additional modifications to the Tukwila Zoning Code, as provided for within the Code. a. The Basic Development Standards and Maximum Building Footprint sections of the Low Density Residential District (18.10.060 and 18.06.057 TMC) and of the Medium Density Residential District (18.12.070 TMC) and of the High Density Residential District Chapters (18.14.070 TMC) and the requirements of Minimum Number of Required Parking Spaces (Figure 18 -7 TMC) shall be replaced by the standards identified in the following sections of this ordinance. Existing homes within a redevelopment must continue to conform to the existing code standards unless it can be demonstrated that the existing home meets the description of a demonstration house type. b. The density limitations identified in the Land Use Map of the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan shall be determined to have been met as long as the proposed project does not exceed the equivalent unit calculation identified in the Standards section below. Page 2 of 5 Attachment A What types of housing would be considered? What flexibili0 would be needed to encourage program projects? DRAFT Housing Options Program Outline c. The appropriate application fee, whether for design review and plat, shall be the fee(s) charged for innovative residential applications and shall be due upon application. The following table sets forth parameters applicable to innovative housing project applications. Standards Table Housing Types Cottages . Compact Single - Family Duplexes or Triplexes designed to look like Single - Family as part of a development that includes at least one other housing type (the other housing type may be traditional single - family) A combination of the above types Unit Size Limits A covenant restricting any increases in unit size after initial construction would be recorded against the property Cottages = 1,000 square foot maximum floor area Compact Single - Family = 1,500 square foot maximum gross floor area Duplexes or Triplexes = 1,500 square foot maximum gross floor area per unit Side yard setbacks are waived so that these homes may be sold on fee simple lots. Equivalent Units The number of allowable dwelling units shall be totaled for each of the existing lots in order to determine equivalent units. Cottages = 2 per each single - family unit that could be built on an existing lot or 1 unit for every 3,250 net square feet Compact SF = 1.5 per each single - family unit that could be built on the lot or 4,875 net square feet Duplexes and Triplexes = overall development not to exceed 1.5 times the number of single - family units that could be built on the lot or 4,875 net square feet Rounding up to the next whole number of equivalent units is allowed when the conversion from typical single - family units to equivalent units results in a fraction of 0.5 or above Existing single - family homes may remain on the subject property and Page 3 of 5 Attachment A Where could demonstration projects be built? How many houses could be built within a demonstration project? Will the projects be for sale or rental? DRAFT Housing Options Program Outline will be counted as units in the equivalent unit calculation Locations All LDR, MDR & HDR districts, but not within 1,500' of another innovative housing proposal approved under this Ordinance. Access Requirements Determine flexibility for road widths, public vs. private, and turn- around requirements with input from Public Works and Fire Departments Development Size Minimum of 8 units, maximum of 36 units Cottages may have a maximum of 12 units per cluster Parking Requirements 1 stall per unit for units under 700 square feet in size 1.5 stalls per unit for units 700 to 1,000 square feet in size 2 stalls per unit for units over 1,000 square feet in size Ownership Structure Subdivision Condominium Additional Standards Table This table sets forth supplemental parameters to those above and are applicable to any cottage proposed as an innovative housing project. Distance Between Structures 10' minimum Common Open Space • Provide required area according to Recreation Space Requirements (18.52.060 TMC) (1) • Shall abut at least 50% of the cottages in the development and those units must be oriented to and have their main entry from the common open space • Shall have cottages on at least two sides • Shall not be required to be indoor Page 4 of 5 Attachment A • DRAFT Housing Options Program Outline • Page 5 of 8 Attachment A Each cottage shall: • be within 60 feet walking distance of the common open space Private Open Space • Shall be oriented to the common open space as much as is feasible • Shall be in one contiguous and useable piece with a minimum dimension of 10' on all sides • Shall be adjacent to each cottage and be for the exclusive use of the resident of that cottage Attached Covered Porches • 80 square feet minimum per unit • Shall have a minimum dimension of 8' on all sides Height 18' maximum for all structures except 25' maximum for cottages with a minimum roof slope of 6:12 for all parts of the roof above 18' Floor Area Limitations • A minimum of 40% and no more than 50% of the cottages in a cluster shall have a main floor of 800 square feet or less; or • Variety in building sizes and footprints is provided Exceptions to Floor Area Limitations • Spaces with a ceiling height of 6' or less measured to the exterior walls, such as in a second floor area under the slope of the roof • Unheated storage space located under the main floor of a cottage • Architectural projections, such as bay windows, fireplaces or utility closets not greater than 18" in depth and 6' in width • Detached garages and carports • Attached roofed porches Parking, surface, garages or carports • Shall be provided on the subject property • Shall be screened from public streets and adjacent residential uses by landscaping and or architectural screening • Shall be located in clusters of not more than 6 adjoining spaces • Shall not be located in the front yard except on a corner lot where it shall not be located between the Page 5 of 8 Attachment A Should the City consider allowing accessory units above the detached garages? How would surrounding property owners know about the demonstration projects? Should there be other criteria to determine whether the City should consider an applicant's proposal? DRAFT Housing Options Program Outline Page 6 of 8 Attachment A entrance to any cottage • Shall not be located within 40 feet of a public street except if the stalls lie parallel to the street and the driveway providing access to those stalls has parking on only one side • May be located between or adjacent to structures if it is located toward the rear of the structure and is served by an alley or driveway • All garages shall have a pitched roof design with a minimum slope of 4:12 Community Buildings - when provided • Shall be clearly incidental in use and size to the cottages • Shall be commonly owned by the residents of the cottages Accessory Dwelling Units Shall not be allowed as part of a innovative development 4. Selection Process a. The Director of DCD shall follow the selection criteria outlined below in deciding which projects are eligible for project selection and able to apply for design review and for platting. b. A neighborhood meeting organized by the applicant and attended by City staff shall be required of the applicant in order to evaluate the project for program selection. The applicant must follow the notification procedures outlined in Section 6 for the initial meeting with the neighborhood. c. The Director of Community Development shall be the sole decision maker on whether an application for consideration in the demonstration program satisfies the criteria. The criteria for project selection for the Demonstration Program are as follows: i. Consistency with the goals of the innovative housing as enumerated in Findings section above. Page 6 of 8 Attachment A • DRAFT Housing Options Program Outline • ii. Not more than one innovative housing project shall be approved per City neighborhood — McMicken Heights; Tukwila Hill; Ryan Hill; Allentown, Duwamish, Foster Point; Cascade; Riverton; . Thorndyke; (These last two being generally divided by S. 136 St. and 48 Av. S.) Proposals must be at least 1,500 feet from any other innovative housing project considered under this ordinance. iii. Demonstration of successful development by the applicant of the proposed product elsewhere. iv. The location and size of the project relative to the neighborhood, the surrounding land uses, topography and street system. v. The concerns of the community are addressed in the proposal's design. d. The decision of the Director of Community Development shall be the final decision of the City on selection of eligible projects and may not be administratively appealed. 5. Review and Approval Process When an application is approved by the Director of DCD, the project proponent shall apply for either: a. a Type 4 decision, which is a Board of Architectural Review Hearing and Decision for a condominium or a short plat project; or b. a Type 5 decision, a City Council hearing and decision for a plat involving more than 9 lots Both decisions are described in the Permit Application Types and Procedures Chapter of the Tukwila Zoning Code (18.104 TMC.) The BAR and City Council shall use the decision criteria listed in Section 2 of this ordinance to review and decide any projects allowed into the demonstration program as well as use the relevant decision criteria for design review and /or platting. Page 7 of 8 Attachment A If an application were approved to move fonvard, the surrounding propery owners would have additional opportunity for review and input. DRAFT Housing Options Program Outline 6. Public Notice a. Notice of the initial meeting with the neighborhood would be, at a minimum, a letter from the applicant mailed first class to all property owners within 500 feet. Attendance of a City staff member at this initial meeting will be required. Scheduling and notification shall be coordinated with the Department of Community Development. b. If the project is selected to apply for a Type 4 or Type 5 review, then the publishing, mailing and posting shall follow the procedures as if it were beginning a Type 4 or Type 5 application. 7. Demonstration Housing Evaluation Upon completion and full occupancy of a project, DCD shall evaluate and report to the Planning Commission and City Council. Q: \mcb \HOUSING \LDRoptionstable.doc Page 8 of 8 Attachment A CITY OF TUKWILA Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 FAX (206) 431- 3665 E -mail: tukplan @ci.tukwila.wa.us SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEVr EC ED o: tl �,R.. t; . OEVEL1OPmENT APPLICATION NAME OF PROJECT /DEVELOPMENT: HOUSING OPTIONS PROGRAM LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection. LIST ALL 10 DIGIT PARCEL NUMBERS. CITY WIDE COMP PLAN AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS Quarter: Section: Township: Range: (This information may be found on your tax statement) DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR : The individual who: • h as decision making authority on behalf of the applicant in meetings with City staff, • h as full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping development standards, and • i s the primary contact with the City, to whom all notices and reports will be sent. Name: Moira Carr Bradshaw, Senior Planner Address: City of Tukwila Phone:206- 431 -3651 FAX: Signature: Afir I1/ �/. ��1!.! Q: \ HOME \ MOI RA\ h o useng \housngopt i onsse st.doc, 07/05/05 FOR STAFF USE ONLY SIERRA TYPE P -SEPA Planner: File Number E05 -009 Application Complete (Date: Project File Number: Application Incomplete (Date Other File Numbers: L05 -043 NAME OF PROJECT /DEVELOPMENT: HOUSING OPTIONS PROGRAM LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection. LIST ALL 10 DIGIT PARCEL NUMBERS. CITY WIDE COMP PLAN AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS Quarter: Section: Township: Range: (This information may be found on your tax statement) DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR : The individual who: • h as decision making authority on behalf of the applicant in meetings with City staff, • h as full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping development standards, and • i s the primary contact with the City, to whom all notices and reports will be sent. Name: Moira Carr Bradshaw, Senior Planner Address: City of Tukwila Phone:206- 431 -3651 FAX: Signature: Afir I1/ �/. ��1!.! Q: \ HOME \ MOI RA\ h o useng \housngopt i onsse st.doc, 07/05/05 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Housing Options Program 2. Name of Applicant: City of Tukwila 3. Date checklist prepared: June 28, 2005 4. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila 5. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Ordinance adoption in Fall 2005; no end date is scheduled. , Agency Commen 6. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Results of projects built under the authority of the ordinance will be evaluated. After evaluatio, the City may consider permanent changes to the Tukwila Municipal Code. 7. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. There is no related environmental information. 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. No. • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: 9. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. Planning Commission Hearing and recommendation and Council adoption of an ordinance. CO Op PP Fir Agency Commen 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. This is a non project proposal, which does not affect a specific site. The changes adopted as a result may be used on any site throughout the City. 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. City wide application. 12. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? There may be sites that are developed under the program that may be in an environmentally sensitive area. 2 • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: NA b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? NA 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. NA d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. NA e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. NA Go 0494.041, �r Agency Comments • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. NA g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? NA h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: NA 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. NA b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. NA Applicant Responses: c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: NA 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. NA 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. NA 4 7,170c% ;77177 nor g V AN'i pmment Agency Comments 1 • 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. NA 5 • • Applicant Responses: Agency Comments 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. NA 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. NA 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. NA 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. NA Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments 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: NA 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. NA 2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. NA d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: NA 7 Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments 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? NA c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NA d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: NA 8 Deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other Evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other Shrubs Grass Pasture Crop or grain Wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other Other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? NA c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NA d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: NA 8 • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments 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 Hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NA c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. NA d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: NA 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. NA 9 • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. NA 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: NA 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. NA 1. Describe special emergency services that might be required. NA 2. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: NA • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? 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. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? NA b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. NA Applicant Responses: Agency Comments c. Describe any structures on the site. NA d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? NA e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The districts where the program will be effective are the HDR, MDR and LDR. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The designations where the program will be effective are the High, Medium and Low density designations g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The shorelines in these areas are designated urban. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. NA 1 1 Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? NA j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? NA k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: NA 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: NA 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing? NA 1 2 • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. NA c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: NA 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? NA b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? NA c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Design Review of projects will be required. 1 3 • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? NA b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? NA c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? NA d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: NA 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? NA 1 4 • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. NA c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: NA 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. NA b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. NA 1 5 • c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: NA 1 6 1 • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments 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. NA b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? NA c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? NA 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). 1 7 • • NA e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. NA 1 8 • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. NA g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: NA 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. The program will allow a greater number of homes to be built than otherwise allowed. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None proposed. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system other: NA 1 9 • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: 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. NA 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). 2 0 Agency Comments • • Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments 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? Increases in the number of homes built within a neighborhood will increase slightly the amount of surface water runoff and will increase emissions to air due to an increased number of automobile trips and use of grills and fireplaces. However, the amount of yard space will potentially be smaller resulting in less emissions from gas powered mowing. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Less space for parking cars will be provided perhaps encouraging the use of transit. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? There is the potential for there to be less plantings and habitat for animals due to the denser development allowed. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: None proposed. Applicant Responses: Agency Comments 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Accommodating additional homes in Tukwila will likely deplet less energy resources because of the city's central location. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None proposed. 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? Not likely to change impacts. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None proposed. 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? The proposal will potentially allow up to two times the number of homes typcially allowed in an LDR district. The ordinance may also result in a smaller number of total units in MDR and HDR districts. The intent of the design review requirement is to achieve a higher degree of neighborhood and architectural quality than typically allowed in LDR construction. The Community's number one objective is "To improve and sustain residential neighborood quality and livability. " Short platting is occurring throughout the city and concerns have been raised regarding the quality and livability being created through currently adopted standards. 2 2 Applicant Responses: Agency Comments Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: As mentioned above, design review will allow the City to be involved in the layout of the site in order to prevent undesireable window, door, parking placement of new structures. Public hearings will be required to allow adjacent property owners to provide information to impacts and the process is a discretionary one that establishes decision - making critieria regarding land use impacts. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public service and utilities? The homes will be compact or cottage homes that are smaller in square footage and likely to attract small sized households; there fore the transportation impact is anticipated to be minor. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Follow the criteria of the draft ordinane that limits house size and parking reductions. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with Local, State, or Federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposal is likely to assist with protection of the environment by allowing housing in a "close in" suburb thereby allowing households to be closer to services and existing infrastructure. Q:\ HOME\ MOIRA \houseng \housngoptionssepa cklst.doc