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Home My WebLink AboutSEPA EPIC-25-91 - RHONE POULENC - SOIL EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLRHON E-POU LENC SOIL EXCAVATION & BACKFILLTO FLAT GRADE 9229 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH EPIC -25 -91 WAC 197 -11 -970 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of Proposal To remove 200 yards of soil from an feet. The exvcavation wi .e one o ree co..er above 100PPM but is considered non - hazardous. at an o -site ocation. er exvaca on its present flat grade. area roughly 45x55 ins The soil will be dispose to Proponent Rhone - Poulenc, Inc. Location of Proposal, including street address, if any Sec. 33, Twn.23, R4E; Tukwila, Wa. 9x29 East Marginal Way South Lead Agency: City of Tukwila File No. EPIC - 25 -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. 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 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwil -'98188 Date 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 6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, TUK {VILA. WASHINGTON 98188 May 28, 1991 PHONE # (206) 433 1800 Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor Sue E. Hays Governmental Affairs Superintendent Rhone- Poulenc, Inc. Fine Organics Division P.O. Box 80963 Seattle, Wa. 98108 RE: Rhone - Poulenc, Inc - 9229 East Marginal Way South Land Altering Permit /Hauling Permit Approval Dear Sue: Public Works Department has reviewed and approves your submittal for the subject site. Request is the applicant apply for and is issued the following permits. Call Denise Millard, Permit Coordinator, at 431 -3672 to have the following prepared for pickup: 1. Land Altering Permit (Permit Fee = $55.00) 2. Hauling Permit (Permit Fee = $25.00) As part of the application the Developer's representative shall provide the following: 1. Route Map (for City review and approval). 2. $2,000 bond (City also named). 3. $1,000,000 insurance policy (City also named). If you have any questions regarding this matter do not hesitate to call me at 433 -0179. Sincerely, Phil Fraser, Senior Enginer Public Works Department xc: Darren Wilson Greg Villanueva Permit Coordinator Read File Development File: Rhone- Poulenc Enclosures (2) PF /amc:B6:rhone CITY OF TUKWILA 2EPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ENVIRONANTAL REVIEW ROUTING FORM EPIC: ADDRESS 9";2,2 ,e,2/9.€9./z4oz ay„ DATE TRANSMITTED 5/20 RESPONSE REQUESTED BY STAFF COORDINATOR Zi/L DATE RESPONSE RECEIVED ..'' aft ii.'ti;:e....ri tohilietitat :Ctisolclit. was received iv...e;;1 egardinglhi . project. • review , . ......: ... ... ., . • • .••:, • • • • • .••• • .......:::,.....foOrnment.belovi.to:edyise the responsible official.'regardinti:ithe,threshold-detOinitiation:..i.: environmental reV1pit file, Is available :in the planning...Departthent staif .. 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ITEM COMMENT Date: 6/f/ Comments prepared by: , 09114/911 CITY OF TUKWILA 2EPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT he--4e ENVIRONIAITAL REVIEW ROUTING FORM EPIC: ADDRESS DATE TRANSMITTED RESPONSE REQUESTED BY STAFF COORDINATOR DATE RESPONSE RECEIVED a..)/4,5") • ro that' • • , . .. staff . the ••• 40 regarding ... t. thresh°. .*.abiive••••• • • . was I, • through • hook Iticia re ninu • • • throUgt#:: environmental . .• sponsibte.. °.. planning. .ocito• comment section :„. -...thce re i.abH 0 in the you wish c.ar n the the 6e0 ••••• The att.. *.b "tow to advise la...aval the project Y b • itted comment rOv°.: • • regarding should be reg II s • pordme o:''. Adjustment • Board .... ITEM c"ee527z,;,rite,er COMMENT Date: ,r-k) Comments prepared by:, 09114/n CITY OF TUKWILA 7EPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • ENVIRONANTAL REVIEW ROUTING FORM EPIC: , , ParksIRki PROJECT Rho-4e R:5(/%f9d. ADDRESS DATE TRANSMITTED RESPONSE REQUESTED BY 5' STAFF COORDINATOR DATE RESPONSE RECEIVED a)/45,),7 ITEM • COMMENT Date: • Comments prepared by:, 091141139 Control o. Epic OW No. -2,5"--91 Fee- $4-OO.00 Receipt No. zS .ob ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Rhone - Poulenc, Inc. Soil Excavation 2. Name of applicant: Rhone - Poulenc, Inc. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 9229 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98109; (206) 764 -4474; Sue Hays . Date checklist prepared: April 16, 1991 5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Soil excavation activity proposed to occur immediately upon approval of the shoreline and land alteration permits. Excavation activity expected to be completed over 3 consecutive days during the dry, summer season. Backfilling of excavated area will occur immediately following removal of soils. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Soil excavation related to closure of RCRA interim status storage unit. Final closure report to contain soil copper concentration data. 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. None pending at time application filed. -2- � • s 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.* Shoreline Permit, City of Tukwila Land Alteration Permit, City of Tukwila WA State Department of Ecology has already approved the project 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. Approximately 200 yards of soil will be removed from an area roughly 45 x 55 feet. The excavation will be one foot deep for most of the area with up to 3 feet of soil removed in some locations. The soil contains copper above 100 ppm but is considered non - hazardous and will be disposed at an offsite location. After excavation the area will be backfilled to its present flat grade. The project is being conducted in accordance with a RCRA storage unit closure plan that has been approved by the WA State Department of Ecology. 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. The excavation project is located near the northwest corner of the Rhone - Poulene, Inc. facility at 9229 East Marginal Way South. Refer to materials in the Shoreline Permit Application for additional site specific information. 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? The project site is located within 200 feet of the Duwamish Waterway and is considered "environmentally sensitive" on that basis. -3- TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Evaluation for • Agency Use Only ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, o er b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Less than one - percent 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. Silty sand, sandy silt, minor gravel. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti- ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. •Non- structural backfill proposed to present flat grade. Approximately 200 yards used from the Cadman Sand and Gravel Quarry in Redmond, Washington. 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)? 0- percent Evaluation for • Agency Use Only h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: All materials proposed to be contained within the excavation boundary. 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. Minor dust generation may occur if very dry conditions at time of excavation. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None necessary 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. Excavation is approximately 125 feet from the Duwamish River. -5- 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. Yes, see Shoreline Permit Appliation materials attached. 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. FLood heights of the Duwamish River are controlled by the Howard Hanson Dam. THe 100 -year floodplain in the project area lies within the existing, modified banks of the river and does not impact the project site. 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. Rainfall over excavation area to be contained within excavation boundary. If necessary, during period when excavation is open, Rhone - Poulene will maintain sumplumps and temporary holding tank for stormwater storage. Contained stormwater would be discharged to POTW in accordance with Rhone - Poulene, Inc. METRO permit, if necessary. 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 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, eagle, songbirds, other: Observed near the site on occasion. mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: 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 MPEvaluation 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. Not applicable 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: Not applicable 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. None 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ- mental health hazards, if any: Standard safety procedures to be followed during excavation and backfill. -10- • b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None 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 above standard conditions for this industrial site. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Site was former Vanillin Manufacturing facility - manufacturing operations were closed in February 1991. Kenworth trucking and Boeing facilities located on adjacent properties. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. Excavation area is adjacent to samll open crib -type storage structure. Other structures on the property include single -story offices and laboratory, and process -type structures related to former Vanillin Manufacturing. No structures will be effected by proposed project activity. Evaluation for Agency Use Only Evaluation for • . Agency Use Only d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? None e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? M-2, Heavy Industrial f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? "Industrial" g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? "Urban", in accordance with the King County Shoreline Management Master Program. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. The project site is located within 200 feet of the Duwamish Waterway and is considered "environmentally sensitive" on that basis. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Not applicable j• Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Not applicable k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not applicable 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com- patible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Excavation area to be restored to original flat condition. 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 Evaluation for M. Agency Use Only 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Not applicable 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 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None 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 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: None 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 is accessible off private roadway to west of East Marginal Way South. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Not applicable c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? Now many would the project eliminate? None -15- 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). None 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. Not applicable g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor- tation impacts, if any: Not necessary 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 -16- Evaluation for • • Agency Use Only a. Cir - ilitiQs ru>:rently ay._able e site: servi - anl ry wer is system, other. Uti 1 les circled are those available at the plant. No utilities exist in the site excavation area. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the uti l ity., providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. None 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: ,{ (e. ) Date Submitted: ApA4., 'k i gck.l PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. -17- T.0 BE CUMPLEIEU BY APPL1CMN1 • D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (do not use this sheet for project actions) - NOT APPLICABLE Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. cvdiud6luli Jui • Agency Use Only 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? 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? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, ani- mals, fish, or marine life are: -18- v V 4 u u � Agency Use Only 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resourses are: 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? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 5. Now 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? -19- Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. -20- • Evaluation tor • Agency Use Only Does the proposal conflict with policies of the.Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli- cies of the Plan? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: TO'BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT 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 remove approximately 200 cubic yards of soil containing copper concentrations ranging from approximately 100 - 1,000 ppm and replace excavated material with clean fill to present grade. 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? None. Proposed action is required by the WA State Department of Ecology. 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: Not applicable -22- • Evaluation for . Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli- cies of the Plan? To our knowledge the proposed action does not conflict with said polices. The completion of the proposed action is viewed by Rhone - Poulene, Inc. as an environmental improvement. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: Control measures addressed elsewhere in this checklist or in the Shoreline Permit Application and Land Alteration Permit Application. -23- Agency Use Only 36(91 noc•wo'coxcAE:e SEE FIGURE FOR .ENLARGEMENT .. - j OF THIS AREA m •- ^w ~• , - EAST .1053!0' r.11000600 ' Calf .. . 69A C•v 1011 •FAL�(-�/�� • •603 561 31:110( EC. 561.554CA171.,1' EAST 5AA.99ICA LCD SA 2.82 (DEED) — ._ —.-2Pe ) L ..... . .. «:.•.1 2. .. ru 89.27'57w - la 9a .F SCALE F .6C'' • MAJ S A H • FIGURE 2 . ' • MAIN FACILITY DRAWING . 1'•60' 9.2286 "86181.00