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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA E06-010 - CITY OF TUKWILA / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - ZONING COD AMENDMENT: WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER (CELL REGULATIONS)WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER E06 -010 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: E06 -010 Applied: 06/08/2006 Issue Date: 07/26/2006 Status: APPROVED Applicant: BRANDON MILES, ASSISTANT PLANNER Lead Agency: City of Tukwila Description of Proposal: The City of Tukwila Department of Community Development is proposing the creation of a Wireless Telecommunications Chapter (Cell Regulations) which will be incorporated into the City's zoning code (Title 18). The chapter is currently marked as chapter 18.71. The chapter will provide specific design standards for all wireless facilities within the City. The 'gn standards are specific to the type of facility constructed. e overall goal of the chapter is to streamline the permit process, increase predictability for wireless providers, and to mitigate the visual impacts of new wireless facilities within the City. Location of Proposal: Address: Parcel Number: Section/Township /Range: CITYWIDE The City has determined that the proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21c.030(2) (c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Steve Lancaster, Responsible Official City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 (206)431 -3670 • J\ 2) � 2-EDO Co Date I 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 E06 -010 Printed: 07 -26 -2006 • • Dept. Of Community Development City of Tukwila AFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION" I , q)›- -O I HEREBY DECLARE THAT: (2 Notice of Public Hearing Project Number: p L-e- -/01 0 Determination of Non - Significance Notice of Public Meeting Person requesting mailing: Wy.140,4 itigated Determination of Non- 'gnificance b Board of Adjustment Agenda Pkt Determination of Significance & Scoping Notice Board of Appeals Agenda Pkt Notice of Action Planning Commission Agenda Pkt Official Notice Short Subdivision Agenda Notice of Application Shoreline Mgmt Permit Notice of Application for Shoreline Mgmt Permit __ __ FAX To Seattle Times Classifieds Mail: Gail Muller Classifieds PO Box 70 - Seattle WA 98111 Other Was mailed to each of the addresses listed on this 00-T day of in the year 20 P7lQ P : GINAWYNETTA/FORMS/AFFI DAVIT-MAIL 08/29/003:31 PM Project Name: &) / —rthc/61 y/y) C, 4- 4 Project Number: p L-e- -/01 0 Mailer's Signature: - , Person requesting mailing: Wy.140,4 b P : GINAWYNETTA/FORMS/AFFI DAVIT-MAIL 08/29/003:31 PM FEDERAL AGENCIES ( ) U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ( ) FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION ( ) DEPT OF FISH & WILDLIFE () U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ( ) U.S. DEPT OF H.U.D. 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The notice of Application for Shoreline Substantial Development Permit must include a statement that any person desiring to submit written comments on the application or desiring to receive notification of the final decision on the application may do so within 30 days of the notice of application. If a hearing will be held on the application, the hearing notice must include the information that written comments may be submitted, or oral presentation made at the hearing. Shoreline Permit Notice of Decision: Mail to: (within 8 days of decision; 21 -day appeal period begins date received by DOE) Department of Ecology Shorelands Section State Attorney General 'Applicant '.Indian Tribes .. 'Other agencies as necessary (checked off on attached list). 'Any parties of record ' send only the staff report, site plan and the. 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Mullet, Mayor Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director MEMORANDUM To • Steve Lancaster From: Brandon Miles Date: July 25, 2006 Re: E06 -010 (SEPA Determination) Creation of a Wireless Telecommunications Chapter (Non- Project Action) Project Description: The City of Tukwila Department of Community Development is proposing the creation of a Wireless Telecommunications Chapter (Cell Regulations) which will be incorporated into the City's zoning code (Title 18). The chapter is currently marked as chapter 18.71. Planning staff has created 18.71 to address the likelihood of a significant number of wireless applications in the future. The City currently uses the Conditional Use Permit process for all new proposals to install and operate wireless communication equipment (antennas, ground equipment, and antenna support structures). The new chapter will allow some facilities outright within certain zones, require an administrative process for facilities located on existing structures, and require a public process for new towers within the City. The chapter also provides specific design standards for all wireless facilities within the City. The design standards are specific to the type of facility constructed. The overall goal of the chapter is to streamline the permit process, increase predictability for wireless providers, and to mitigate the visual impacts of new wireless facilities within the City. Individual SEPA applications will still be required for wireless facilities that are not categorically exempt. Agencies with Jurisdiction: None, this is a non- project action. Other Required Permits: 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 0 Tukwila, Washington 98188 0 Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 0 Fax: 206 - 431 -3665 Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner Eb6 -011, Sign Code Amendments SEPA Staff Report None, this is a non - project action. Summary of Primary Impacts: • Earth No impacts are anticipated, as this is anon- project action. •Air Some wireless facilities incorporate generators as a back up power supply. These generators typically operate on diesel and produce exhaust fumes. However, the generators are only utilized for a limited amount of time in the case of an emergency. Water Any application to install a wireless telecommunications facility within the City would have to comply with the City's specific environmental area (wetlands, streams, and slopes) regulations and the City shoreline regulations. Plants Unknown, this is a non project action. The City typically encourages the retention of trees during any development project. The chapter will also allow setback waivers in the event that trees and open space can be better retained by allowing a wireless provider to have some flexibility with setbacks. Animals The City of Tukwila has animals that are typical for those found in urban settings, such as birds and rodents. The entire Puget Sound region is part of the Pacific Flyway for migrating birds. The Duwamish River is home to threatened salmon. It is very unlikelyy that wireless facilities would impact existing animals with the City. Nationally, there have been no impacts on bird populations as a result of towers being ins ated within migrating routes. Unlike wind turbines, wireless towers do not have moving pacts hich could injure or kill birds. Energy/Natural Resources Wireless facilities are typically connected to electrical power. The amount of power required to operate a facility is very limited. Some facilities have generators to allow the facility to operate during a limit time in the event of power failure. Environmental Health Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA REVIEW\sepa- staffrpt.doc Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner E06 -0,11, Sign Code Amendments SEPA Staff Report As noted some wireless facilities use generators to provide back up electricity in the vent of power failure. These generators are typically tested on a regular basis and create a significant amount of noise during the test. All generators must show compliance with chapter 8.22 "Noise" in order to be located at a wireless facility. The generator is exempt from chapter 8.22 during an actual emergency. Since wireless antennas began to appear in the United States there has been some concern regarding the health effects associated with the emissions associated with antennas. The World Health Organization and the Food and Drug Administration have concluded that the emission from the antennas is minimal and does not pose a threat to human health. Any health concerns are outside the regulatory power of the City. The Federal Communications Act of 1996 strictly prohibits States and their political subdivisions (cities, counties, and towns) from basing siting criteria on perceived health effects. Land /Shoreline Use The proposed chapter will permit wireless facilities through the entire City. The chapter attempts to provide incentives for providers to locate on existing monopoles, electric transmission towers, and on buildings. The chapter also encourages providers to examine commercial and industrial zones before attempting to locate a wireless facility within a residential zone. New towers are permitted within the City as a "last resort" to provide service. However, an applicant must show concrete evidence that the only way to provide service in the City is via a new tower and that the service cannot be provided through some less intrusive manner (such as collocation). An existing 'structure within a shoreline area may be utilized to place antennas. However, new towers are not permitted within the shoreline area of the Duwamish/Green Rivers. Housing Non - project action. No houses will be demolished or constructed. Aesthetics The City's current process for locating wireless facilities provides no specific design guidelines. The proposed guidelines will provide specific design standards based on the type of facility proposed. Generally, with limited exceptions, a new wireless facility must meet the height standards of the zone where the facility is located. A "height waiver" section has been included in order to address a situation where the only way to provide service is with a facility that exceeds the maximum height. Light and Glare Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA REVIEW\sepa - staffrpt.doc 3 Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner E66 -011, Sign Code Amendments SEPA Staff Report Lighting on a wireless facility is minimal. The chapter will only permit lighting on a wireless facility if the lighting is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Recreation The proposed chapter will not hinder the use of recreation space or parks within the City: Historic and Cultural Preservation No impact to historic or cultural items is anticipated. Transportation Non - project action. No impacts anticipated. Public Services N/A Utilities. The proposed amendment may encourage the expansion of wireless communications within the City which would benefit Tukwila residents and businesses. The new code would encourage certain types of installations (building mounted and collocations) and discourage others (new monopoles). This may affect the number and siting of future antennas. Recommendation: Determination of Non - Significance Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA REVIEW\sepa - staffrpt.doc 4 RECEIVED di I'iUN 0 8 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. BACKGROUND Epic File No. xxxxxx 01 0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Creation of a new chapter in the zoning section of the Tukwila Municipal Code. The chapter relates to wireless telecommunication facilities (WCF). 2. Name of applicant: City of Tukwila DCD 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Brandon J. Miles Assistant Planner City of Tukwila DCD 6300 Southcenter Bl. Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 4. Date checklist prepared: May 22, 2006 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Anticipation of adoption of the new chapter 12/06. 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 9 proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. Nora Gierloff Page 1 06/06/2006 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 1 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT No applications are pending, however applications for wireless communication facilities are expected. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. Land use, development permits and possible SEPA review would be required for construction under the new code provisions. The type of land use permits would be based on the type of construction and the location of the proposed facility. 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. The City is adopting a new chapter in the zoning section of the TMC. The new chapter will regulate the placement and operation of Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF) City wide. 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 new chapter applies 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, including those properties that might contain sensitive areas (slopes, streams, and wetlands). Any future development within sensitive areas would have to comply with the City's regulations on slopes, wetlands, and streams. 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)? Telecommunications Chapter Page 2 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 2 06/06/2006 • • r ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT These changes would affect the entire City. 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. If a WCF were proposed on a steep slope it would be subject to the City's sensitive area regulations. 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. Non - project action. g. 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 would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. 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. Telecommunications Chapter Page 3 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 3 06/06/2006 1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: These changes would affect the entire City. 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. 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. The proposed chapter will not allow new monopoles within the shoreline area. Wireless antennas would be permitted to locate on buildings within the shoreline area. 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. Telecommunications Chapter Page 4 06/ 06/ 2006 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 4 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 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, 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: 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 X water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other X 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. Telecommunications Chapter Page 5 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 5 06/ 06/ 2006 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT Non - project action. 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:. Variety of species Mammals: Rodents, domestic animals, deer, and coyotes Fish: Variety of fish species in the Duwamish /Green Rivers 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. Telecommunications Chapter Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 6 06/06/2006 Page 6 • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 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. 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. Some wireless antenna facilities use generators as emergency backups during power outages. Any proposed generators or other noise making devices would have to comply with TMC 8.22 "Noise ". 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? Telecommunications Chapter Page 7 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 7 06/06/2006 • • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT Non - project action. 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, some areas of the City are considered "environmentally sensitive ". Any development would have to comply with the City's existing regulations regarding 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: None required. L Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The new chapter will create design standards for wireless facilities located within the City. A strong emphasis will be placed on the design of facilities located in or near residential zones. However, the chapter will not provide stringent design standards for wireless facilities located in industrial and general commercial zones. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing? Non - project action, no units would be built. IP Telecommunications Chapter Pa ge 8 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 8 06/06/2006 • 1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing. Non - project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Non - project action. 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: New regulations will have the effect of discouraging new monopoles, increasing the effectiveness of antennas screening and encouraging collocation. 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. Telecommunications Chapter Page 9 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 9 06/06/2006 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 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, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? These changes would affect the entire City. c. How many parking spaces would 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). The construction of wireless antennas generally do not require frontage improvements or upgrades to existing roads. Most of the time a wireless provider Telecommunications Chapter Page 10 06/06/2006 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 10 • ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT takes advantage of existing structures. Additionally, the impact of wireless providers with regards to traffic is not even measurable. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, 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. A new wireless facility generally produces one trip per month for regular maintenance. 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, water, 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 o ledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decisio IP Telecommunications Chapter Page 11 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Signature: Page 11 i 06/06/2006 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT Date Submitted: Telecommunications Chapter Page 12 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 12 06/06/2006 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 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? If a new WCF is proposed in the City it may require the construction of a concrete/ asphalt pad for cabinet equipment. The additional impervious surface would likely be too small in area to be regulated under the King County Surface Water Manual. Water run -off from these concrete pads would eventually enter the City's stormwater system. Some WCF utilize generators in the event of power failure. The generators use diesel fuel to generate electricity. The diesel fuel is stored in above ground tanks that may leak if the proper care and precautions are not taken. The generators can also generate noise during testing and actual operation in the event of an emergency. The City has existing regulations to address these concerns. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: A proposal for a new WCF would be subject to all of the City's development regulations, which includes storage of fuel and noise. 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. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish or marine life are: None proposed 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: None Telecommunications Chapter Page 13 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 13 06/06/2006 • • f ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for government protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The impact of the proposed chapter on the subjects listed above would be minor. Any development on a slope, near a wetland or stream would require compliance with the City's Sensitive Area regulations. The City controls all parks within the City and thus can prohibit or provide limitations on any WCF that might want to locate in a City Park. The City of Tukwila has very limited historic sites and it is not likely that there would be any impacts on these sites as a result of this new chapter. New monopoles will be banned within shoreline areas, thus the impact to floodplains would be reduced. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: See above. 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 City already permits wireless facilities City wide. The chapter will provide clear requirements to wireless providers and provide incentives for wireless providers to pursue desirable projects in the City. The new chapter will prohibit new monopoles from within the shoreline area. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: The City will provide design standards for new facilities located in the City. Additionally, the City will encourage wireless facilities to located in industrial and commercial zones, instead of residential zones. New monopoles will not be allowed within the shoreline area. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No impacts foreseen. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None 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. Telecommunications Chapter Page 14 Q: \Telecommuications \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 14 06/06/ 2006