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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA E08-020 - CITY OF TUKWILA - FIRE MASTER PLANCITY WIDE Adoption of Fire Master Plan City of Tukwila E08-020. File No. E08 -020 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Adoption of the City of Tukwila 2008 Fire Master Plan. 2. Name of applicant: City of Tukwila 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Lisa Verner, Project Manager, Mayor's Office City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 4. Date checklist prepared: November 12, 2008 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Adoption of Fire Master Plan anticipated for December of 2008. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. This is a non - project action. The City of Tukwila is adopting a Fire Master Plan related to Fire Service. The Fire Master Plan is needed to analyze the existing department and in order to plan for anticipated growth within the City by 2025. Current trends anticipate that the City could have a population of 20,000 to 25,000 people by 2025. The recommendations provided by the Fire Master Plan allow the City to meet its adopted Level of Service (LOS). The Master Plan calls for the following construction activities as part of needed capital facilitates by the year 2020: B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 1 12/01/2008 Page 1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 1. Relocate and expand Fire Station No. 51 due to growth 2. Relocate Fire Station No. 52, if station 51 is relocated 3. Complete seismic upgrades, if needed, for Fire Station No. 53 4. Replace Fire Station 54 As individual construction projects move forward in the future, SEPA review would be conducted on an individual basis for each project. Additionally, the master plan calls for other capital facilities improvements including the purchase of new fire equipment. The master plan also recommends additional staffing needs for the City's Fire Department. These actions are not subject to SEPA review. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Additional environment documents will be prepared on an individual basis as construction projects progress. 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. No applications are pending. This is a non - project action. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. The City Council for the City will have to adopt the proposed Master Plan. Permits will need to obtain on an individual basis as construction projects move forward. 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. This is a non - project action. The City of Tukwila is adopting a Fire Master Plan related to Fire Service. The Fire Master Plan is needed as an analysis of the existing department and in order to plan for anticipated growth within the City by 2025. Current trends anticipate that the City could have a population of 20,000 to 25,000 people by 2025. The recommendations provided by the Fire Master Plan allow the City to meet its adopted Level of Service (LOS). The Master Plan calls for the following construction activities as part of needed capital facilitates by the year 2020: B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 2 12/01/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 5. Relocate and expand Fire Station No. 51 due to growth 6. Relocate Fire Station No. 52, if station 51 is relocated 7. Complete seismic upgrades, if needed, for Fire Station No. 53 8. Replace Fire Station 54 As individual construction projects move forward in the future, SEPA review would be conducted on an individual basis for each project. Additionally, the Master Plan calls for other capital facilities improvements including the purchase of new fire equipment. The master plan also recommends additional staffing needs for the City's Fire Department. These actions are not subject to SEPA review. 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. This is a non - project action. The 2008 Fire Master Plan addresses fire service for the whole City. The main areas of construction will be the City's Fire Stations, but construction impacts will be evaluated on a case by case basis as future project progress. However, the Fire Master plan will allow the City to meet its LOS standards and thus the entire city will be impacted by the Master Plan. 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? The Fire Master Plan addresses the whole City. This question will be answered when specific construction projects come forward. Fire Station 53 is located near a wetland and the future construction activities will have to comply with the City's Sensitive Area requirements. In the future, if Fire Stations are proposed to be relocated, the proposed sites will be evaluated on a case by case basis. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page3 12/01/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 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. Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 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. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. g. Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. Page 4 12/01/2008 B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 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. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 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. Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 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. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 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. B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 5 12/01/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 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. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 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. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 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. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page6 12/01/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 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: Non - project action. 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. 5. Animals B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 7 12/01/2008 deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation Non - project action. 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. 5. Animals B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 7 12/01/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 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. 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. Page 8 12/01/2008 B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 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. Non - project action. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Non - project action. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Non - project action. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Non - project action. c. Describe any structures on the site. Non - project action. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Non - project action. 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. B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page9 12/01/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Non - Project Action. These changes would affect the entire City. Future capital facilities improvements associated with new or relocated existing Fire Stations will be reviewed on a case by case basis as projects are proposed. 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. I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Any future Fire Station construction projects would have to comply with the City's Zoning and Design Regulations. 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: 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. However, all future construction projects will have to comply with the City's Zoning requirements which specifies a maximum height in every zoning district. B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 10 12/01/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 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: All future projects will have to comply with the City Zoning requirements, including design review criteria if applicable. 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: Non - project action. 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. Not known as this time. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Not known at this time. 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. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 11 12/01/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT 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: Non - project action, however no changes are anticpated. 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? Non - project action. 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). Non - project e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. g. This is a non - project action. At the time of construction of any new fire stations or remodeling of existing stations compliance with the City Traffic Concurrency regulations and impact fees will be required. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 12 12/01/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT Compliance with the City's transportation concurrency and impact fee requirements. 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, the proposed master plan will ensure continuance Fire service to Tukwila business and residents, both now and in the future. 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 knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Signature: Date Submitted: /1 Page 13 12/01/2008 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 if 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? This SEPA checklist is for adoption of the 2008 Fire Master Plan. The Plan will allow the City to meet its LOS standards indentified in the Plan. Due to growth, including a large annexation, the City may need to relocate and remodel several existing fire stations in future years. Most likely any discharges into the air or water will occur during construction activities. However, BMPs will be required in order to reduce water and air emissions. Toxic and hazardous substances may be stored at the relocated or remodeled fire stations, however the storage of these materials will comply with local, state and federal guidelines. Fire stations typically produce noise associated with emergency response (sirens). The specific impacts associated with each individual station will be evaluated as projects move forward in the future. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Compliance with all Local, State and Federal requirements. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish or marine life? It is unlikely that the proposal could impact plants, animals, fish or marine life. Plants may have to be removed for relocated fire stations, however it is anticipated that any relocated Fire stations will be located on existing developed sites. Stormwater could impact fish life, however the project will be required to comply with all stormwater requirements. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish or marine life are: Compliance with all Local, State, and Federal requirements. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The project will not deplete energy or natural resources. B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 14 12/01/2008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DRAFT Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None 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? As noted, the master plan calls for remodeling and relocating several existing Fire stations. The relocated fire stations will most likely be located on developed sites that do not contain sensitive areas. Fire Station 53 is located on a site that contains a wetland. Any expansion or remodel of this Fire Station would require compliance with the City's SAO requirements. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Compliance with Local, State, and Federal requirements. 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? Fire stations are allowed in all zoning districts. It is not anticipated that any relocated Fire stations would be located within 200 feet of the Green /Duwamish River. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Compliance with the City's Zoning and shoreline regulations. 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. B. Miles E: \SEPA Checklist.DOC Page 15 12/01/2008