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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-10-91 - SHEEHAN ROBERT / FARWEST PAINT COMPANY - STORAGE BUILDINGFARWEST PAINT COMPANY STORAGE BUILDING 4522 SOUTH 133RD ST. EPIC -10 -91 WAC 197 -11 -970 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of Proposal To erect a 6x8 foot building to store one to four drums of Nitrocellulose, used in manufacturing of lacquer paint. Proponent Farwest Paint Manufacturing Company. Location of Proposal, including street address, if any 4522 South 133rd Street, Section 15, Twn 23, Rge 4; Tukwila, WA. Lead Agency: City of Tukwila File No. EPIC -10 -91 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. ax 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 Address Date Phone 433 -1846 6200 Southcenter Boulevard T �;:;. WA 98188 PP' 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 ENVIRONM TAL REVIEW ROUTI G FORM ITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT .1:1E0*g... • 'ROJECT 19'Qf EPIC: -/Z1 ,DDRESS )ATE TRANSMITTED :TAFF COORDINATOR RESPONSE REQUESTED BY DATE RESPONSE RECEIVED • : • •:*: ,;;.• • • rbe attache il enylmnipental.C,hedilISt..wil:r.eceivea regarding project.' Pteas revsew and comment beloi4tO•adifise the reiPonsibte officiarregarding:the threshold-ditiiiih . , . :4. •• • . • .• environmental .reylew file Is ava;lsOlgr. m.the.Planning.pepartment through tlit 0 (140,0.v9[:. 9.(dinator.b.CotriMants regarding: the project you itiish carried to the rlarinlg'gornmiss , , • 01 Adjustment and City CoUpcil should be submitted in':theiCamMOnt:SectIon*.; betow. ITEM COMMENT 4 (-e/2/./x4 cr-Afi7zdc&Z gerirx,_444) )ate: ,==.1/7/9/ Comments prepared by: dal14190 ENVIRONMICTAL REVIEW ROUTING FORM CITY OF. TIJKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT .P1enn pub EPIC: — :pot!' PROJECT 2%/idzi-74- ADDRESS 952z 5 /gd,2d DATE TRANSMITTED STAFF COORDINATOR 41/ a1,45-11 RESPONSE REQUESTED BY DATE RESPONSE RECEIVED ITEM COMMENT Date: Comments prepared by: 09/14/119 Contra No. Epic File No.. /0--91 Fee - :e8 Receipt No.I ' o X225 ,0a ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Erecting approx 6' x 8' building to hold approx 4 Drums of Paint Raw 2. Name of applicant: Farwest Paint Mfg. Co. (this may entail purchasing a metal storage container box) 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 4522 So. 133rd St. Tukwila, WA 98168 Paul E. Sheehan or Donald Engle 4. Date checklist prepared: 12 -17 -90 5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): We would buy or construct building within next 2 months, 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No plans for future additions at this time. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. No environmental information prepared which we know about. 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. Do not have knowledge of any applications pending for governmental approval. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. No government approval or permit should be needed. 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 alternatives of your proposal and should not be summarized here. We would like to purchase or erect a building approx 6' x 8' in size to house up to 4 drums of Nitrocellulose used in manufacturing of lacquer _paint. This building would be erected or set near our present warehouse building on our site. 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 applica- tions related to this checklist. Location - between our factory and office building at 4522 So. 133rd St. and our warehouse building at 4500 So. 133rd St. 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? Not to our knowledge. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLIC• B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth 0 Evaluation for Agency Use Only a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other Flat. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 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. Sand and peat. Area where building would be erected is black- topped. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti- ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. None needed. 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)? Asphalt already in place. • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: No erosion would take place. 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. No emissions. 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: N /A. 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. Stream runs approx 200 feet from where building would be placed. Stream flows into Duwamish River. • . 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. No. 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. No, 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Yes. Location is East of So. 134th St. and South of So. 133rd St. 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. No. • b. Ground: • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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. None. • 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 runoff water impact. _ -- 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other _ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other X shrubs _ 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? None. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. 411 0 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: None needed. 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, songbirds, other: None. 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 needed. 410 410 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. None. 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: None. 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 environmental hazards; building would house up to 4 drums of material for safe - keeping; would be Fire Dept. approved building. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Notification':to Fire Dept. of material to be stored. 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) ?__ e 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. None. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None needed. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What 17 the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Site currently used for both .processing and storage of paint raw materials used in manufacture of paint. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No. c. Describe any structures on the site. Farwest office and factory building at 4522 South 133rd St. and warehouse and store at 4500 South 133rd St. • 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? M -1 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Paint manufacturing site. g. .If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? , Not known. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Not to our knowledge. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N /A. 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com- patible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: 6' x 8' building; would look like small storage shed. iEvaluation for Agency Use Only 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing? None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eli- mioaLed7 Indicate whether high, middle, or low - ,income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None. 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? Tallest height 6 ft. RLilding wcmld hP wood or metal. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N /A. • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 11. Light and Glare a. What !typo 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: N /A. 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. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N /A. el Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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 known. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of .historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N /A. 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. So. 134th St. into parking lot. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes. 4 blocks. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? None. 411 411 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._ f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. None. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor- tation impacts, if any: N /A. 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 increased need: b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N /g` • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: �lectricit natura 'as hater efuse service te_ lephone ani ary sewer 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. None. 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 mike its decision. Signature: Paul E. Sheehan, President Date Submitted: 1 -8 -91 PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. TO.BE COMPLETED BY APPLIC• 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. 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? Would not increase discharge to water or air; would not release toxic or hazardous substances, would not produce noise. • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: None needed. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, ani- mals, fish, or marine life? Would not affect any of the above. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, ani- mals, fish, or marine life are: N /A. • . Evaluation for Agency Use Only 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? No. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resourses are: N /A. 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? Would not affect any of above. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: N /A. 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? Would not affect any of above. • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts area: N /A. How does the proposal conform to the Tukwila Shoreline Master Plan? N /A. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No increase demands on above. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: N /A. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No conflict of local, state or federal laws for protection of rhP environment. • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 8. 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: N /A. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICAI• S 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? To house and store up to 4 drums of paint raw material in conformance with fire department regulations. 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? To continue to store material outside in our yard between our 2 buildings as we are now doing. 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: Objective listed under #1 is preferred course. • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 4. Does the proposal conflict with 'policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli- cies of the Plan? No, not to our knowledge. 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