HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-121-79 - CITY OF TUKWILA - FOSTER GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION SYSTEMFOSTER GOLF
IRRIGATION
EPIC - 121 -79
CITY OF/TUKWILA
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSED /FINAL
DECLARATION OF SIGNIFICANCE/NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Description of proposal Foster Golf Course - Irrigation System
Proponent City of Tukwila
Location of Proposal 13500 Interurban Ave. So.
Lead Agency City of Tukwila File No EPIC- 121 -79
This proposal has been determined to (have /not have) a significant adverse im-
pact upon the environment. An EIS (is /is not) required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)
(c). This decision was made after review by the lead agency of a completed
environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency.
Responsible Official
Position /Title
Date 16 October 1979
Kjell Stoknes
Director, Office of Community evelopment
COMMENTS:
Signature
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Cityit)
f Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila Washington 98188
s
Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor
M EMORANDUM
Kjell Stoknes, 0.C.D. Director
Mark Caughey, Assistant Planner
7 November 1979
Foster Golf Course•Irrigation System
INTRODUCTION
On October 11, 1979, the City Administration filed on its own behalf an Environ-
mental Checklist pertinent to the proposed installation of an irrigation network
for Foster Golf Course. This memorandum is prepared'in response to that document
prior to rendering a decision on a final Declaration of Non - Significance.
DISCUSSION
Sections II -3 and II -9 describe the quantity of water to be 'appropriated directly
from the Duwamish River to supply the irrigation network. The actual implication
of extracting 1,200 GPM from the river's total flow, especially during the drier
months of the year, is difficult to place in perspective without obtaining further
information on demand factors for properties farther upstream. However, as a State
Hydraulics Permit must be obtained for extraction of river water, a detailed analysis
of total demand and appropriate conditions to prevent impaction of stream levels
and accompanying environmental degradation will probably preceed granting of such
permit by the state.
Regarding Section II -3 -h, appropriate controls to prevent harmful chemical intrusion
of ground water by insect sprays and fertilizers should be attached to the Declara-
tion of Non- Significance. A definite specification of environmentally -safe products
and a rigorously-controlled schedule of application should be developed, and should
be coordinated with the irrigation schedule in order to avoid over watering and direct
run -off of vegetation -care chemicals.
RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with WAC 197 -10 -340 (3 a), I recommend that a proposed Declaration of
Non - Significance be transmitted to King County hydraulics, along with a copy of the
Environmental Checklist, in order to obtain their input on the river water extraction
implications of this project. Upon clearance of the State Hydraulics Permit, any
conditions attached thereto should be incorporated in the text of the final Declaration
of Non- Significance.
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IPCITY OF TUKWILA
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
O.C.D.
CITY OF TUKWILA
This questionnaire must be completed and submitted with the appflicaj on o 79
permit. This questionnaire must be completed by all persons applying fo'r a
permit from the City of Tukwila, unless it is determined by the Responsible
Official that the-permit is exempt or unless the applicant and Responsible
Official previously agree an Environmental Impact Statement needs to be completed.
A fee of $50.00 must accompany the filling of the Environmental Questionnaire
to cover costs of the threshold determination.
I. BACKGROUND
1. Name of Proponent: City of Tukwila
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: 6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188
3. Date Checklist Submitted: October 11, 1979
4. Agency Requiring Checklist: City of Tukwila
5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: Foster Golf Course - Irrigation System
6. Nature and Brief Description of the Proposal (including but not limited
to its size, general design elements, and other factors that will give
an-accurate understanding of its scope and nature):'
Construction of a fully automatic sprinkler system on the 72
acre Foster Golf Course
7. Location of Proposal (describe the physical setting of the proposal, as
well as the extent of the land area affected by any environmental im-
pacts, including any other information needed to give an accurate under-
standing of the environmental setting of the proposal):
located at 13500 Intexurban Ave. So. on level and rolling
terrain between Interurban Ave. and the Duwamish River and /or
railroad tracts.
8. Estimated Date for Completion of the Proposal: March 15,'1980
9. List of all Permits, Licenses or Government Approvals Required for the
Proposal (federal, state and local):
(a) Rezone, conditional use, shoreline permit, etc. YES X NO
. (b) Mi,t<i e iyfyt* Hydraulics Permit YES X NO__.
(c) Building permit YES NO X
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(d) Puget SoZnd Air Pollution Control Permit YES NO ";;-
(e) Sewer hook up permit YES NO X
(f) ,S,ign.permit YES NO X
(g) Water hook up permit YES NO X
(h) Storm water system permit YES NO X
(i) Curb cut permit YES NO X
(j) Electrical permit (State of Washington) YES X NO
(k) Plumbing permit (King County) YES X NO
(1) Other: Water Rights Permit - Dept. of Ecology
10. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or futher activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain:
NO
11. Do you know of any plans by others which may affect the property covered by
your proposal? If yes, explain:
NO
12. Attach any other application form that has been completed regarding the pro-
posal; if none has been completed, but is expected to be filed at some future
date, describe the nature of such application form:
II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required)
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic
substructures?
(b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcover-
ing of the soil?
(c) Change in topography or ground surface relief fea-
tures?
(d) The destruction, covering or modification of any
unique geologic or physical features ?.
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YES MAYBE NO
X
X
X
•
YES MAYBE NO
(e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils,
either on or off the site? X
(f) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or
changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which
may modify the channel of a river or stream or the
bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? X
Explanation:
(b) Trenches must be excavated for pipe laying
and pump foundation. Erosion control and /or
overseeding will be done to mitigate impacts.
2. Air-. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Air emissions or deterioration of ambient -air
quality?
(b) The creation of objectionable odors?
(c) Alteration of air movement, moisture
or temperature, or any change in climate, either
locally or regionally?
Explanation:
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements, in either marine or fresh
waters?
(b) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff?
(c) Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters?
(d) Change in the amount of surface water in any water
body? X
(e) Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration
of surface water quality, including but not limited
to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? _
(f) Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of
ground waters? X
Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? X
X
• (g)
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X
x
X
•
• YES MAYBE :NO
(h) Deterioration in ground water quality, either
through direct injection, or through the seepage
of leachate, phosphates, detergents, waterborne
virus or bacteria, or other substances into the
ground waters?
(i) Reduction in the amount of water otherwise avail-
able for public water supplies?
X
X
Explanation: (b) (d) (f) (g)
Proposal could take as much as 1200 gal. /min. from Duwamish
River over any 10 hour period, if water rights permit approved,
and put this water on golf course which would create absorbtion
and increased ground water during summers.
4. Flora. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Change in the diversity of species, or numbers
of any species of flora (including trees, shrubs,
grass, crops, micrQflora and aquatic plants)?
(b) Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or
endangered species of flora?
(c) Introduction of new species of flora into an area,
or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of
existing species?
(d) Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop?
Explanation: (a) (c)
Irrigation system would allow planting for increased
function and beauty of course, including vegetation
which is not drought resistent.
5. Fauna. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Changes in the diversity of species, or numbers
of any species of fauna (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic
organisms, insects or microfauna)?
• (b) Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or
endangered species of fauna?
(c) Introduction of new species of fauna into an
area, or result in a barrier to the migration
or movement of fauna?
X
X
X
X
(d) Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife
habitat? X
Explanation:
(a) Increased watering of golf course may bring
in more small birds and mammals that may be
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YES MAYBE NO
6. Noise. Will the proposal increase existing noise
levels? X
Explanation:
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new
light or glare? X
Explanation:
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in the altera-
tion of the present or planned land use
of an area?
Explanation:
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Increase in the rate of use of any natural
resources?
(b) Depletion of any nonrenewable natural
resource?
Explanation:
X
(b) Proposed use of 1200 gal. /min. of water rights from
river as opposed to present use of 300 gal./min. --
over a 10 hour watering time. Water is a renewable resource.
X
10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an
explosion or the release of hazardous
substances (including, but not limited
to, oil,,pesticides, chemicals or radi-
ation) in the event of an accident or
upset conditions?
Explanation:
X
11. Population.
Explanation:
Will the proposal alter the location,
distribution, density, or growth rate
of the human population of an area?
12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing,
or create a demand for additional housing?
Explanation:
13. Transportation /Circulation. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Generation of additional vehicular movement?
(b) Effects on existing parking facilities, or
demand for new parking?
(c) Impact upon existing transportation systems?
(d) Alterations to present patterns of circulation
or movement of people and /or goods?
(e) Alterations
(f)
to waterborne, rail or air traffic?
Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
bicyclists or pedestrians?
Explanation: (a) (b)
It is estimated that a better kept and maintained course will
generate more play, hence more traffic. Present parking
facility can accommodate increased parking and the transpor-
tation systems also can accommodate increased traffic.
YES MAYBE; NO
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
14. Public Services.
Will the proposal have an effect upon,
or result in a need for new or altered
governme'ntal services in any of the
following areas:
(a) Fire protection?
(b) Police protection?
(c) Schools?
(d) Parks or other recreational facilities?
{e) Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads?
x
YES MAYBE NO
(f) Other governmental services? X
Explanation:
(d) (e)
The golf course is presently leased to a company that
operates and maintains the course.
15. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? X
(b) Demand upon existing sources of energy, or
require the development of new sources of
energy? X _
Explanation:
(b) Phasing of sprinkler operation and pumps
will be electrically operated.
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for
new systems, or alterations to the
following utilities:
(a) Power or natural gas? _
(b) Communications systems? _
(c) Water? X
(d) Sewer or septic tanks?
(e) Storm water drainage?
(f) Solid waste and disposal? _
Explanation:
(c) A new water line system will replace the
old one, which is rusty, leaks and is under-
sized.
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in the crea-
tion of any health hazard or potential
health hazard (excluding mental health)?
Explanation:
X
X
X
18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruc-
tion of any scenic vista or view open to
the public, or will the proposal result
in the creation of an aesthetically of-
fensive site open to public view?
Explanation:
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact
upon the quality or quantity of exist-
ing recreational opportunities?
• YES MAYBE NO
X
Explanation:
It will increase the quality of the existing golf course, a
recreation facility.
20. Archeological /Histroical. Will the proposal result in
an alteration of a signifi-
cant archeological or his-
torical site, structure,
object or building?
Explanation:
CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT:
I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above
information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency
may withdraw any declaration of non - significance that it might issue in
.reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation
or willful lack of full disclosure on my part.
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Signature and Title Date
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