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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-02-89 - CITY OF TUKWILA - FIRE STATION #51 REMODELFIRE STATION #51 REMODEL ADDITION & INTERIOR REMODELING TO EXISTING STATION 444 ANDOVER PARK EAST EPIC 2 -89 WAC 197 -11 -970 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of Proposal The proposed project is an addition and interior remodeling to the existing Tukwila Headquarters Fire Station No. 51 The existing facility is a 2 -story building of 13,108 SF. The project proposes a ground floor addition of L,4L,1 Jr, with a second floor addition over existing space of 1,360 SF. The expanded areas will accommodate increased space for Fire Department personnel living and day- room quarters for the facility and expanded administrative office space to accomodate PS fire Department administrative personnel and Fire Marshal offices and staff support space. Proponent City of Tukwila Fire Department Location of Proposal, including street address, if any 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, WA 98188 Lead Agency: City of Tukwila File No. EPIC 2 -89 The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it 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. Ed There is no comment period for this DNS [[ This DNS is issued under 197 -11- 340(2). Comments must be submitted by . The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below. Responsible Official Rick Beeler Position /Title Planning Director Phone 433 -1846 Address_ y, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Date 0q d / Signature You may appeal this determination to the City Clerk at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 no later than 10 days from the above date by written appeal stating the basis of the appeal for specific factual objections. You may be required to bear some of the expenses for an appeal. Copies of the procedures for SEPA appeals are available with the City Clerk and Planning Department. FM.DNS CITY OF TUKWILA CENTRAL PERMIT SYSTEM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ROUTING FORM TO: n BLDG t5g PLNG j P.W. PROJECT F 1 Re 10.e pAN-r ivAt* rS4447 p-r 3- CN EPIC -g9 FILE 8- d-D/L- FIRE [-[POLICE [j P & R LOCATION/‘ ,c7,62.974. FILE N0. g9-01- DATE TRANSMITTED g//6/99 RESPONSE REQUESTED BY /601.4Pk 0360 STAFF COORDINATOR,b¢3et ‘2.425t () RESPONSE RECEIVED THE ATTACHED ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST WAS RECEIVED REGARDING THIS PROJECT. PLEASE REVIEW AND COMMENT BELOW TO ADVISE THE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL REGARDING THE THRESHOLD DETERMINATION. THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FILE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PLANNING DEPART- MENT THROUGH THE ABOVE STAFF COORDINATOR. COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROJECT YOU WISH CARRIED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AND CITY COUNCIL SHOULD BE MADE ON THE ATTACHED CENTRAL PERMIT SYSTEM ROUTING FORM. ITEM COMMENT i■,DA GlgIkArGPAt DATE .312,1%i COMMENTS PREPARED BY C.P.S. Form 11 A. BACKGROUND FEB 101989 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST • Coilipl No. Epi File No. c9--81 Fee $100.00 Receipt No. 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: FIRE STATION NO. 51 ADDITION & REMODELING 2. Name of applicant: CITY of TUKWILA 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:Gordon H. Edberg, AIA 616 First Avenue, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104 EDBERG /CHRISTIANSEN ARCHITECTS 4. Date checklist prepared: 8 February 1989 5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Completion of Construction Documents and issue to bid - 31 May 1989 Construction Contract - 12 July 1989 Construction Completion and Occupancy - +15 November 1989 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. The project represents remodeling and additions to an existing Fire Station building. The building, with the completed addition and remodeling, is envisioned to be complete, not requiring further additions of space or other site improve- ments. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None r 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 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. Building Permit 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed use and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in thi. checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do no . need to repeat those answers on this page. Section E requires a complete description of the objectives and alternatives of your proposal and should not be summarized here. The proposed project is an addition and interior remodeling to the existing Tukwila Headquarters Fire Station No. 51. The existing facility is a 2 -story building of 13,108 SF. The project proposes a ground floor addition of 2 423 SF, and a second floor addition over existing space of 1 360 SF. The expanded areas will accommodate increased space for Fire Department personnel living and day - room quarters for the facility and expanded administrative office space to ac- commodate Fire Dept. administrative personnel and Fire Marshal offices & staff support 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand space. 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 applica- tions related to this checklist. The site is located at 444 Andover Park East. 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? No TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Evaluation for • Agency Use Only B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, of er b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Less than 1/2% 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. Soils generally consistent with the surrounding area. Soil conditions have been improved by surcharging completed as a part of the original project construction, now capable of providing 3,000 pounds per square foot foundation bearing pressure. Sub - surface investigations in the Addition area will be conducted as a part of detailed design phases to substantiate conditions. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Soil conditions consistent with surrounding area. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti- ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No fill required. f.• Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The area of impervious surfaces on the site will be slightly reduced from the current condition. Evaluation for Agency Use Only h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Protection of foundation and footing excavations for the Addition. 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. Changes in level of emissions due to the proposal will not occur. The proposal increases space to accommodate existing personnel and the current level of vehicular activity coming to and going from the site. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None 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. No • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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. None 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. None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. None 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No 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. None Evaluation for Agency Use Only b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. No 2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sour- ces, 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. None 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. Existing storm water run -off from impervious surfaces on the site (roof areas and paved ground surface areas) will continue to utilize the ex_istir: €; storm water collection /retention system. The 2nd Floor Addition does not alter the area of existing roof and its drainage system. The Ground Floor Addition displaces an area of paved parking surface with additional building roof area and an increased amount of landscaped area at grade which results in somewhat increased area for natural water absorption. The existing storm drainage system for the paved surfaces will be retained for continued function. • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: No change to existing system. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: xx deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other xx evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other xx shrubs XX grass _ pasture _ crop or grain _ wet soil plants:. cattail, buttercup, bullrush, 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? A number of existing trees will be transplanted to new locations, additional trees will be planted, additional turf area will be planted, additional landscaping shrubs at the building entrance will be provided. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Deciduous and evergreen trees, additional lawn area and shrubbery . related to the building entrance will be installed as a part of the Addition. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: None fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: None b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solor) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Heating and air conditioning by gas -fired heat pump systems, solar heat gain with panel system to augment domestic hot water heating. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally •describe. No 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: Increased fill insulation of envelope surfaces in the Addition and Remodel areas will be included in the project, capture of heat energy gain at the building entrance lobby is being evaluated. 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. No 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Not Applicable 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ- mental health hazards, if any: None Evaluation for . Agency Use Only b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Noise related to the coming and going of fire fighting and emergency equipment. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short - term or a long -term basis (for example: traf- fic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. No long term changes per existing use. Construction Phase activity will generate noise related to light frame construction, the arrival and departing of construction material trucks. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction related activities will be constrained to normal business hours. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site currently accommodates the Fire Station. Adjacent sites accommodate office /warehouse type use. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. Existing Fire Station No. 51, 2 -story precast concrete structure of 13,108 gross SF. • Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not Applicable h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would reside or work • in the completed project? Approximately 16 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? No displacement occurs. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: No displacement occurs. 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com- patible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Land use unchanged with this proposal. Evaluation for Agency Use Only 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing? Not Applicable b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eli- minated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing. Not Applicable c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not Applicable 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? Existing hose drying tower is 44 ft. high. Proposed Additions will match existing building element heights. Existing material is exposed aggregate painted precast concrete. Proposed Additions will be stucco to match form and texture of existing building. Total building will be painted. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No views are changed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Repainting of total building for a consistent and new appearance along with additional landscape materials. • 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? None b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational oppor- tunities are in the immediate vicinity? None b. Would the proposed project displace any existing . recreational uses? If so, describe. No Evaluation for Agency Use Only c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Newly created and enlarged landscaped side yard area will accommodate outdoor passive use space for building occupants _Including picnic tables for lunch time activities. -14- • 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or pro- posed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. None b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Not Applicable c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Not Applicable 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed accss to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Site access from Andover Park East. Existing access and egress curb cuts will remain and be unaltered. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? No Evaluation for Agency Use Only c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? Now many would the project eliminate? _ 32 parking spaces. Existing parking spaces total 30 for a net increase in parking of 2 spaces identified by parking striping. Extensive maneuvering area east of the building provides additional parking space. Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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). No 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. Vehicular trips remain unchanged for normal site use. Vehicular trips for employees at the site are staggered due to shifts for Fire Department staff. Public access to the site for meetings with the Fire Marshal and Fire Department staff are minimal and intermittent. Fire Department vehicles are intermittent. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor- tation impacts, if any: None 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 b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None Evaluation for Agency Use Only 16. Utilities a. Cir - utilitie rently available at the site: fuse service's septic system, other. 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. No changes to current utility service. C. Signature The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand at the lead .'ency is relying on them to make its d on Signature: Date Submitted: PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. .'T0 BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Evaluation for • • Agency Use Only D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT 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 from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not imple- mented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. Now 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? No changes anticipated. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, ani- mals, fish, or marine life? No changes anticipated. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, ani- mals, fish, or marine life are: • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The increase in energy use through the heating and air conditioning and electrical energy usage related to the increased area of the building. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resourses are: Use of current design standards for energy conservation by increased insulation characteristics in the building envelope. The areas of the Addition and Remodel, along with potential use of solar panel systems for capture of solar heat energy. 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 habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Not Applicable 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, inclduing whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Not Applicable Evaluation for Agency Use Only Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts area: Not Applicable How does the proposal conform to the Tukwila Shoreline Master Plan? Not Applicable 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Current electrical service to the site is adequate to accommodate the increased building size. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Small reduction in use of natural gas energy. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No • 8. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli- cies of the Plan? No Conflict Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: Evaluation for Agency Use Only TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT • 410 Evaluation for Agency Use Only E. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR ALL PROJECT AND NON PROJECT PROPOSALS The objectives and the alternative means of reaching the objectives for a proposal will be helpful in reviewing the aforegoing items of the Environmental Checklist. This information provides a general overall perspective of the proposed action in the context of the environmental infor- mation provided and the submitted plans, documents, suppor- tive information, studies, etc. 1. What are the objective(s) of the proposal? The proposed Addition and Remodeling to the existing Fire Station building is intended to provide improved and increased working space for the Fire Department administrative functions, and in particular, provide adequate space for the Fire Marshal and Fire Department Inspection staff in their functions of serving the public and in development activities. The Remodeling and Addition of space is intended to provide more suitable living quarters including dayroom and food preparation and dining areas related to the current sleeping dormitory, handicapped accessibility provisions for toilet rooms, and toilet and shower facilities for both sexes. 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? Fire Marshal offices relocated to a different site. Providing increased space for living quarters of Fire Department personnel and improved toilet /shower facilities by utilizing area currently occupied for training functions and relocation of training functions to a different site. 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: Relocation of Fire Marshal functions and training functions to a different site creates operational problems because of the separate locations for these activities under the responsibilities of the administrative staff of the Fire Department. • • 4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli- cies of the Plan? No Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: -23- Evaluation for Agency Use Only