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Home My WebLink AboutSEPA EPIC-32-88 - CITY OF TUKWILA - ZONING CODE AMENDMENT - RESIDENTIALTUKWILA ZONING CODE AMENDMENT CASCADE ZONE LIMIT RESIDENTIAL USE TO SPECIFIC ZONES & DESIGN REVIEWS REQUIRED CITY -WIDE EPIC 32 -88 WAC 197 -11 -970 • DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of Proposal Tukwila Zoning Code Amendments: 1. Prohibit residential uses from being permitted in office, commercial and industrial zones, thereby limiting single -and multiple - family homes to the zoning districts specifically designed for residential uses. 2. Increase the areas of the City where design review of new developments is required. Design review requires public notice and plan approval by the City's Board of Architectural Review. Proponent City of Tukwila Location of Proposal, including street address, if any The proposed changes to the Tukwila Zoning Code will have area -wide impacts to office, commercial and industrial property 'owners in the City, as well as for those areas that will potentially be annexing to the City. Lead Agency: City of Tukwila File No. EPIC 32 -88 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. (l 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 datebelow. Responsible Official Rick Beeler Position /Title Planning Director Address 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Dat 0 Signature Phone 433 - 1846 . T 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 • A. BACKGROUND Con 1 No. Epic File No. 2P"56D Fee $100.00 Receipt No. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 80n) list i trYl 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:/ d D66i6r) Review 2. Name of applicant: env --Ti iJ»- eaoeaoi2 i)b Con+marabi ivtd.iJ5'1'✓i u.t TOxc5; 3. kldress and phone number of applicant and - contact person: AJfl &/ - t?m2 2_ 2 045WA60 3 '780 4. Date checklist prepared: )DI/5,7Ii6 . 0?9 /9L6 5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected, ith this proposal? If yes, explain. AD. J '1/el'' / CII j r a.5 /ie-ica 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. :11 il- i5 ,nrQ(Pdrea GfMgn (11 YI�f ./1-/m v 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. cdo _i << Ar/ • 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed f r your proposa 0Q/76/)// _C- /a-di Aar: n Qii r ,tea Sri 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. Sgction E requires a complete description of the objectives and alternatives of your proposal and should not be summarized here. dis- friers __AP.262/,,ii .l ea Zerw3 a C AD east, i 4' ' Al , c,& .. ' , /i�• - ! AL Al . �._� • n, . i i/ i. IJ / aa1d e��, - J abv 4{ N. oss /-1(.J - . ' "' / l ases and iri arid lk4csh �kt-t 12. Location of the propgdsa . Give surf c °en in ormation 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. 1 - t " .1►17,2. .9i7i / /'J. • i* - 4 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Polic Plan Map as -nvironmentally sense e? -3- 'TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLIIT • Evaluation for Agency Use Only B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep sloges,1 mountainous, other C+ `6 ctrea.i extt rl6p/ c a)J S. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? %a 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. A/'A- d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. A/4- e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti- ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. NA- f.• Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt buildings)? • Evaluation for Agency Use Only h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: A/A 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. b. Are .there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: i1/ 14/ 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. Pe • /12eftT 41K ,i71 i) 4 At • 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. AJ, , 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. /VA- 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. i(./)4— 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. /Vex/ PakTev- ieenani Jb Lib" uim i-Al Sao 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. /149-_ 0 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, nd 'approximate quan- tities, if known. 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. A J&- 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. /K9- • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. MI-- d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surfa e, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs x grass _ pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other I other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? i j, kJ r . 46770it1. !API / 11. �/,,L,Ql7V • 1/,/ /off —W- c. List threatened or endangered species to be on or near the site. AbAje L N • • d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: /1/}1 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: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: J6 bit fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. i1k) ,C &)OuvA,) c. Is the site part of a migrati n route? If so, explain.o -��,v' d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: / 07-- Evaluation for Agency Use Only • . 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. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties If so, generally describe. /11" / �J �(�i ?lYl 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: ,t14 -- 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 �f this proposal? If so, describe. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ- mental health hazards, if any: • 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)? Afanf o . ox2- 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. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? ,Bn/ d [ '�(1— /UDTsIT ‘i 1' b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. c. Describe any structures on the site. • Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? f. What is the current comprehensive plan esi nation of the site? ,A G717 5 1eik;�L(/f� s, 9. If applicable, what is the current shoreline aster program designation of the site? t4245 h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area ?_ If so, specify. i. Approximately how many people wpuld reside or work in the completed project? /(J j. Approximately how many Elie would the completed project displace? k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: ,{J 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com- patible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: ci�iI . X.6 P e u2ir'— U79 0 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? llle�l/ b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eli- minated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. AJo145— Ai/AJ c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: /7' /6 ,305 PeE Z -17-194-7- {ao05 /i.LC7 ih JD% Deeo2J&k' -r M9iQ e .! /Y �[ .rl — lU /SMnign 5 i7 gw,45 4M f/r)DS //uU r 5 „6,77t[. 4-uou _ Y 4/s&-- l5. 6ht)61- 11Y /101)5/A-- WiL-L fkieer 'D f /A/LU57 /4 RalE?,6fl 10. Aesthetics 6-,q- ,p (( ► /t5 J/ O 5'4-t . a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? c. Proposed measures impacts, if any: to reduce G1, or control aesthetic • 11. Light and Glare • Evaluation for Agency Use Only a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What of day would it mainly occur? b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard .,Q,r interfere with views? c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational oppor -. tunities re in the immediate vicinity? s girl s e 6,14,41e„ &z)/4b- b. Would the proposed project displace any existing . recreational uses? If so, describe. /(7 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: 7) /) - 5.15;__ ,5 C9 G_ 46.77• 4-Tf hem U -14- • 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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. /U(% b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultu)al importance known to be on or next to the site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed accss to the exit ing street system. Show on site plans, if any. 0� b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate diletance to the nearest transit stop? c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate ?j • • 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). Afv/ e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. I40 f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. /14— g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor- tation impacts, if any: A/A6 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. A/O b.. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. J - • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary 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. 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. Signature: �i;1/4. / / l Iiit'th Date Submitted: /f �9 g PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLIT D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (do not use this sheet for project actions) • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 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? 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? Na / P/� Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, ani- mals, fish, or marine life are: �_ vpu) tIO �p • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 3. Now would the proposal be like)), to d�Alet energy or natural resources? /42 //k?k,( fe�. U Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural recourses are: SUB -rtl 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, floo p ai s, , or prime farmlands? !� /p �� i jS Proposed measures to protect such resources or reduce impacts are: 4:• ' ! /A I •r • avoid 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, inclduing whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline usps s incompati•le wit existin• plans? ,- sa c / &47/,ehm. )li ,i•,itoil/ 4- 4,41402FAUFM11111C5111111 4r • • Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts area: How does the proposal conform to the Tukwila Shoreline Master Plan? A_ 7 „// '1oyp/ ,, /%I b arY( %I. .o 4',01 id • 1 / ../ 4 / dt :U[ 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? 1:111raNNYMIIIMMilt f.' • • /•T,t bvs sevr` e Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) ar e : A/v iPeeeo, -'s ��e pro�o �'„ 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requiremegts for the protection of the environment. , y-k11) Evaluation for Agency Use Only • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 8. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli- cie of tie Plan,. !/' !%J/. 2Ls/iI Sc2 1 � � its / o f : 5L iii � 'i 6 S5 Arl / J// ' f / 1. Le Q J 6.e .411111Zs , - i g ' review ua/d /ew ,0""' lip aa-n- A00 '.- i, Proposed measures to avoid or redu�e t� conict(s) are: AM o 1110/ 60(1 ored)r Dse a i4. 94' ?PJ . TO BE COMPLETED BY APPL •T • 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? _ e. A' ihfc4.,dd L� ' a�P� 77L�t/�6 0912 ,c[t 7 4'/4/ Ai? AI .e AN. AV A 'L,J'/a 4 6� rti /A /ki'OYIL 'L 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? treacirefk7.,WiLKS. "721- eo o • oeir 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: Pr N e /// l/ :_ ='rte ,// ;I //. ,i►/ G // 1% iii /,u'•M%l VAT M L / ./. / • 0/ /. ff dor / -22- • • 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? AJT). Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: -23-