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Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Phone: 206 - 431 -3670
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DETERMINATION OF NON - SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
E07 -012
06/26/2007
06/27/2007
ISSUED
Applicant: CITY OF TUKWILA DCD
Lead Agency: City of Tukwila
Description of Proposal:
Code amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Codes that would:
1) Limit single family expansions within non - conforming setbacks;
2) Change retaining wall setbacks;
3) Create an administrative variance for single family lot size up to 500 sf;
4) Update the Permit Application Table at TMC 18.104.010;
5) Change the Zoning and Subdivision Codes to allow for zero -lot line townhouses;
6) Amend the Sensitive Area Ordinance to allow the DCD Director to establish the number of wetland
mitigation bank credits needed for specific off -site mitigation proposals;
7) Raise SEPA flexible thresholds for residential construction up to 9 houses and
commercial/industrial construction to 12,000sf and 40 parking spaces; and
8) Adopt by reference WAC 197 -11 -355 Optional DNS Process.
Location of Proposal:
Address:
Parcel Number:
Section/Township /Range:
6300 SOUTHCENTER BL TUKW
0003200005
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.
Jack Pace espons le 0 icial Date
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6300 Southcenter Blvd
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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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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:
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Department of Ecology Shorelands Section
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Findings (staff report or memo)
Shoreline Permit Application Form (filled out by applicant)
Drawings/Plans of project (site plan, elevations, 'etc. from PMT's)
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Grading Plan
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Findings (staff report or memo)
SEPA Checklist (filled out by applicant)
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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:
June 26, 2007
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Tukwila.
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The amendments have all been reviewed by the Community Affairs and Parks
Committee, City Council, and Planning Commission. They will have final public
hearings in July with 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, and the amendments would affect land use procedures
rather than specific development proposals.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.
The amendments are a non - project action that would affect land use procedures rather
than specific development proposals.
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 proposed amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Code that would:
1) Limit single family expansions within non - conforming setbacks;
2) Change retaining wall setbacks;
3) Create an administrative variance for single family lot size up to 500 sf;
4) Update the Permit Application Table at TMC 18.104.010;
5) Change the Zoning and Subdivision Codes to allow for zero -lot line townhouses;
6) Amend the Sensitive Area Ordinance to allow the DCD Director to establish the
number of wetland mitigation bank credits needed for specific off -site mitigation
proposals;
7) Raise SEPA flexible thresholds for residential construction up to 9 houses and
commercial/ industrial construction to 12,000sf and 40 parking spaces; and
8) Adopt by reference WAC 197 -11 -355 Optional DNS Process.
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.
Some code amendments would apply city -wide, others are specific to certain zoning
districts.
13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use
Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
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These changes would affect the entire City, and none would directly affect sensitive areas.
Item 6 would affect the number of wetland mitigation bank credits needed to mitigate an
impact within Tukwila.
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.
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. The SEPA threshold for grading would not be affected by these
amendments.
g.
Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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,
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:
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deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
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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.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Non - project action. Minor changes to landscape standards in the Medium and High
Density Residential zones are proposed as part of the townhouse changes.
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.
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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.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Non - project action. Minor changes to landscape standards in the Medium and High
Density Residential zones are proposed as part of the townhouse changes.
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.
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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
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 amendments are a non - project action that would affect land use
procedures rather than specific development proposals.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Non - project action.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
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a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Non - project action. The townhouse amendments will allow for a new ownership
type of housing in Tukwila.
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.
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.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None required.
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected
land uses and plans, if any:
The amendments are a non - project action that would affect land use procedures rather
than specific development proposals. The limitation on expansions of single family
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houses within setback areas would help preserve neighborhood development patterns
and limit impacts on adjacent properties. Allowing retaining walls within setback areas
under certain circumstances such as if the property in question is on the lower side of the
retaining wall, if the wall benefits the lots on both sides of the property line or if the wall
is needed due to R -O -W improvements would allow for more usable yards.
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.
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:
The townhouse amendments would allow for zero -lot line townhouses to be individually
owned. This is an ownership type that is not currently available in Tukwila.
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, height limitations would not be changed.
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. The Multi- family Design Guidelines will be updated to include
townhouse examples.
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.
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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.
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 the few registered places in
Tukwila would be unaffected 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.
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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 amendments are a non - project action that would affect land use procedures
rather than specific development proposals.
Tukwila's public improvement standards will not be affected.
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.
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 densities 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.
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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:
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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?
The changes are procedural in nature and would not affect the types or locations of uses
within the City.
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 changes to Tukwila's environmental regulations are proposed.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish or marine life are:
The amendments are a non - project action that would affect land use procedures rather
than specific development proposals.
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?
The changes would not change the substantive requirements for mitigation or
preservation in sensitive areas.
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?
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECAST
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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 density 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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