HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-32-91 - JOHN HUNT - US WEST - US WEST ANDOVER CELL SITEANDOVER CELL SITE
(U.S. WEST)
CELLULAR PHONE ANTENNAS
566 -B INDUSTRY DRIVE
(ANDOVER INDUSTRIAL PARK)
EPIC 32 -91
A'FF I0AV.,I.T• OF 01 STR I BUT 1 0 N
I, Sylvia A. Osby . hereby declare that:
Q Notice of Public Hearing
[l Notice of Public Meeting
Q Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet
Q Board of Appeals Agenda Packet
Q Planning Commission Agenda Packet
C7 Short Subdivision Agenda Packet
X Oetermination of Nonsignificance
[I Mitigated Determination of Non.
significance
[� Determination of Significance
and Scoping Notice
[I Notice of Action
Q Official Notice
Q Notice of Application for Q Other
Shoreline Management Permit
0 Shoreline Management Permit Q Other
was mailed to each of the following addresses on July 29, 1991 , 19
Name of Project BOEING RESEARCH AERODYNAMIC
ICING TUNNEL
File Number EPIC -34 -91
WAC 197 -11 -970
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
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Description of Proposal Locate cellular phone base station within 800 square -feet
of existing warehouse building;. Erect 70 -foot tall metal monopole to carry nine
cellular phone base station antennas.
Proponent U.S. West Newvector Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 91211
Bellevue, WA 98009 -2211
Location of Proposal, including street address, if any 566B Industry Drive,
Tukwila, WA 98188 - -- Andover Industrial Park
Lead Agency: City of Tukwila File No. EPIC -32 -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.
Q 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
Address
Date
Planning Director
Phone 433 -1846
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila _- WA- -9-8188
2.5 rP1
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.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
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Tukwila Planning Depart vent
City Hall, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Attention: Denni Shefrin
Re: Conditional Use Permit Applications
U S WEST NewVector, Riverton and Andover Cell Sites
Dear Ms. Shefrin:
Hunt & Associates
(206) 624 -0846
2205 Seattle Tower
Third & University
Seattle,Washington 98101
July 1, 1991
I am enclosing supplemental materials to assist you in the preparation of the staff report for
the above applications. These include:
(1) Photo-composites made up of photos of an existing NewVector "monopole" of similar size,
taken at measured distances, mounted on background photos of the Riverton site taken at the
same estimated distances, at various points around the vicinity. The Andover pole will not
be visible for its full height from most areas, so no photo-composite was made; the
architectural elevation should adequately illustrate the scale.
(2) A basic landscaping plan for the Riverton site, sent under separate cover by the architect;
we would expect to use this as a starting point for discussion with Planning staff of the best
landscaping to meet the City's objectives in this area. No landscaping plan is 'submitted for
the Andover site, as it is surrounded by paved parking and loading area. A solid fencing
screen could be used if appropriate, but landscaping would be difficult to install (see photos).
(3) Description 'f the need for the facilities, based on NewVector's system design and need
for capacity e; Mansion (following discussion).
I hope that these will be helpful, and that you will feel free to call me if you need any materials
further explained or supplemented.
THE SYSTEM DESIGN:
Cellular phone service is provided in "cells ", which are geographic service areas defined by
local topography as reachable from a single "cell site" with line -of -sight transmission from the cell
site's antennas. The system uses low -power FM radios to broadcast in allocated frequencies in the
upper end of the UHF band. Where a market has a potential for a large volume of simultaneous calls
on portable or mobile telephones, which may exceed the number of frequencies allocated to the
company, multiple cells are set up at low -lying locations. These use topography to isolate the next-
adjacent cells from one another, so that allocated frequencies can be re -used without interference
with phones using the same channel some distance away.
The Tukwila area has up to now been served by a single cell site, an antenna next to the
water tower at the top of the hill west of Southcenter (3765 S. 164th St.), now in the City of SeaTac.
This cell is currently being overloaded by call volume from the SeaTac Airport area, combined with
the high volume from the I -5/1 -405 interchange area. Capacity needs to be increased by "subdividing"
the single cell serving Tukwila, SeaTac and Burien into a number of smaller cells. These are what
may be called "second generation" cell sites which, instead of a covering a broad area from a hilltop
tower, are focussed at small, local areas from a shorter pole set in a geographic basin, using the edges
of the basin to help limit signal carry to a defined area.
U S WEST NewVector - Riverton/Andover CUP's
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Both the Riverton and Andover sites are a part of a general plan for subdivision of the former
"Tukwila" cell; the existing Tukwila cell will be relieved of call volume in the Green and Duwarnish
Valley areas to the East of it, by these two proposed sites, and on the south and west peripheral
service areas by new cells in Burien and Des Moines. The "Tukwila" cell site will then be turned
down in power and made directional, to only serve the SeaTac area. Topographic breaks between
most of these cells, the natural ridges, will be used to isolate signals and allow channel re -use; this
will be illustrated at the hearing with graphics and maps.
In answer to your question whether further cell sites are contemplated in Tukwila, the answer
would be a tentative "no ", for die "second generation" sites. There may be some poor signal areas
evident, once these new sites are on the air, which might require supplementation, possibly with a
passive repeater or a small cell. An example might be Interurban Avenue, where it passes close to
the hill north of City Hall; if the reduction of power at other sites deprives it of a strong signal, there
might be a need to fill in from another location. Beyond this type of second generation design fine -
tuning, new cells might be held off until Tukwila might generate sufficiently dense call traffic to go
to a "third generation design ", such as is now being installed in downtown Seattle and Bellevue.
Third generation sites tend to be quite low, such that virtually all are mounted on building rooftops,
with equipment typically in the building.
RADIO SIGNALS AND HEALTH ISSUES:
The issue of potential health impacts of radio broadcast signals has arisen in a number of local
communities, generally accompanied by considerable confusion between different types of electro-
magnetic fields (EMF) and different frequencies of broadcasting and signal modulation. Literature
cited by concerned citizens generally focusses on two types of field or radio signal: major facilities
such as radar installations or major microwave relay points, or high- voltage electrical transmission
lines and other sources of EMF which are modulated at an extremely low frequency (ELF).
There is also, understandably, confusion between discussions of "EMF" and "ELF ".
Documented reasons for concern in these areas, plus misunderstanding of the tern "microwave ",
occasionally spills over as concern for all manner of Radio- frequency (RF) signals, most of which do
not in fact have the characteristics of the sources of concern. Cellular radio, especially, is in a range
of frequencies (formerly the upper end of the "UHF" television band) which is a million to ten million
times greater frequency than the area of concern for "ELF" health effects. In terms of the concern
for very powerful radio-band generated EMF, the cell sites generate a maximum power which is lower
by a factor of one millionth, compared to the military radar installations which are indicated as a
concern. Power density is similar to that produced from the antenna of a single "Ham" radio
operator, who can broadcast at 1000 to 4000 watts "ERP" (effective radiated power, from antennas).
Finally, though cellular is in the upper end of the "UHF" spectrum, close to the arbitrary
boundary with "microwave" (one Gggal-fertz and above), there is not the potential for tissue damage
from induced heating, which occurs with special frequencies tuned to the resonant frequencies of
tissue molecules or (as in a microwave oven) the water molecule. Some tissue heating or other
biological effects are a potential which has not been experiinentally ruled out entirely, so the industry
does maintain standards for maximum EMF strength for general safety. The closest comparison is
with the major television antennae, which have been broadcasting in heavily populated areas for 40-
50 years, at similar frequencies but at power densities 100 to 1000 times greater than cellular phone
antenna sites, without epidemiological indications of potential health effects.
Volumes of technical studies and reports in these areas have been reviewed jointly over the
past two years by the City of Seattle and by King County, assisted by technical staff in the Seattle -
King County Health Deparunent. Conclusions, einbodied in draft ordinances now up for adoption,
include setting rnaxiinun levels for electro-magnetic field strength in the Ul -IF frequencies of 200
microwatts per square centimeter; these are 10 tunes to 100 times greater than the levels which this
U S WEST NewVector - Riverton/Andover CUP's
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type of cell site will generate at or near the base of the pole. Detailed calculations and comparisons
can be provided if desired. Should the City desire to check these general conclusions independently,
I would recommend that you call Mr. Kurt Horner at the Seattle -King County Health Department,
at 296 -4974.
CELL SITE DESIGN:
As noted elsewhere, the Riverton cell site search area was restricted to the center of the
natural bowl at the south end of the Duwamish Valley. Ideal sites were within the Gateway area,
though this area has generally developed as a high- quality office /industrial park and had no
landowners willing to accommodate a cell site. Sites on the periphery were investigated, and this site
was chosen, utilizing a small property corner close to SR -99. There are a number of tall poles in the
vicinity, including gas station signs and interchange light poles. The equipment building will be
screened by low -level landscaping and fencing; the pole will to some extent be screened by existing
trees, but more by the substantial distance between the site and the nearest residential zones on the
hillsides to the West and South.
The Andover site is in the middle of a developed industrial area, behind a building and facing
a railroad spur and loading docks. The pole top will be visible within the industrial area but distance
will diminish the scale of the pole from outside the industrial zones. The search area for the site was
almost entirely within the East Andover Industrial Park, where the hill north of City Hall blocks signal
transmission between it and the Riverton site, yet a good transition between the two signals can be
made along the crest of I -5 north of the I -405 interchange.
I encourage follow -up questions and discussion of these materials. I would be happy to
supplement them if needed for the staff report or at the public hearings. A joint hearing date on the
two sites will facilitate the explanation of the cellular system design and how it has resulted in the
location and characteristics of these two proposed sites.
Yours very truly,
Enclosures
cc: U S WEST NewVector - Ron Smith
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CITY OF TUKWILA u ` Y OF T�`��
PLANNING DEPT.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEV'COPMEIJIT
ONDITI L USE
PPLI� AL
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431 -3680
Planner:
FOR STAFF USE ONL Y
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File Number :.. J .H L LlP
Cross - Reference Files: gric, ( Receipt Number: -'1-4 ')
1. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR PROPOSAL: Lbeate cellular phone base station in existing
building; erect.y0'tall metal pole to carry 9 cellular phone base station antennas
2. PROJECT LOCATION: (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block, and sub-
division; or tax lot number, access street, and nearest intersection)
566B Industry Drive, Andover Indust. Park;
existing industrial building -400' East
of_ Andover Park East; Parcel A -1, Andover Industrial Park Div. #5
Quarter: I'I"l Section: 25 Township: 23 Range: 4
(This infomation may be found on your tax statement)
3. APPLICANT:* Name: U S WEST NewVector Group, Inc./ Agent: John W. Hunt
Address: P.O. Box 91.211., Bellevue, WA 98009 - 2211/ 1218 3rd Ave #2205
eat ]le WA 98101
/ 624 -0846
hone 450 -8100
Signature: ! l% =, w AL. Date: 21 June 1991
* The appl�et is the epersori whom the staff will contact regarding the application, and
to whom af1 notices and reports shall be sent, unless otherwise stipulated by applicant.
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP
4. PROPERTY Name: Hallwood Management Co. , Attn. Doug Millett ~ AOJPr?v .r"
OWNER • Ect v 4 e.C_
Address: 617 Industry Drive, Tukwila WA 98188
Phone:
I /WE,[signature(s)]
swear that I /we the owner(s) or contract purchaser(s) of the property involved
in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers contained in this
application are true and correct to the
21. June 1991
best of my /our knowledge and belief. Date:
(206) 575 -6675
1. :!-
/3ONDITIONAL USE APPLI TION Page 2
5. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY: Vacant yard next to i.ndustria]. building vacant suite in
adj. bldg.
6. PROPOSED CONDITIONAL_USE REQUESTED (from list in TMC 18.64.020):
(1.1) Radio, television or observation stations and Lowers
7. ADJACENT North: industrial /:office park
It
LAND South:
USES East:
West:
8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED USE (for example, describe the manufactur-
ing processes used, wholesale /retail /warehouse functions, outside storage of goods or
equipment or other information which will facilitate understanding of the activities you
proposed to develop on this site):
The building will contain low -power FM -band radios (000 -900 MHz bands @ 1.00 watts
output from antenna) and computers L-o control channel usage for mobile or portable
phones in the immediate area (1. -2 mile radius) . Backup batteries for short power
outages; diesel generator &AT f'xtended power.failure, to support use by emergency r
services. Generator will vent to exterior of building., A 70 -foot metal pole will be
eredted in a paved area next to the building (rear of building, away from street).
9. Will the conditional use be in operation and /or a building to house the use be started
within a year of issuance of the permit?
Yes
10. Describe the manner in which you believe that your request for a Conditional Use Permit
will satisfy each of the following criteria as specified in TMC 18.64.030 (attach additional
sheets, if necessary).
A. The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to the property or improvements in the vicinity of the proposed use or in the district in
which the subject property is situated.
RESPONSE:
The operation will create very little traffic (1 visit per month by technician plus
any repat visits) . r:aise will_ be less dial ambient- highway noise. Na pcocesses
will create impacts off -site or hazardous emissions or spills. Radio frequencies and
signal strength wi.11 not interfere with other electronic processes or equipment in
the industrial area, nor create any health risks for persons living or working in Lhe
a
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B. The proposed use shall meet or exceed the performance standards that are required
in the district it will occupy.
RESPONSE:
Applicants will discuss structure colors and site screening with City staff and will
follow specifications recommended by staff and agreed to by BAR /planning Commission.
Pole color will be chosen to minimize visibility against sky.
'. ONDITIONAL USE APPLI( TION
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10. (continued)
Page 3
C. The proposed development shall be compatible generally with the surrounding land uses in
terms of traffic and pedestrian circulation, building and site design.
RESPONSE:
Extremely low traffic, will not generate or impede pedestrian traffic. Building
and site design will be of higher quality than existing adjacent develojnnent
D. The proposed use shall be in keeping with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Land Use Policy Plan.
RESPONSE:
'llie site is in a Manufacturing area where existing and future land uses are lead:
likely to conflict with it (no consistent, existing pattern). The site uses a small,
vacant space in an existing industrial building, for a service which is to a large
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extent a business support service, heavily used by typical business park tenants
as well as in mobile units on adjacent freeway interchange.
E. All measures have been taken to minimize the possible adverse impacts which the proposed
use may have on the area in which it is located.
RESPONSE:
See siting factors noted above; the pole height is the minimum necessary to serve
the local area with this utility service from a single site, without proliferation
of such sites in the same geographic area and visual area.
CONDITI .,L USE
APPLICATIO�CHECKLIST
CITY OF TUKWILA 6300 Soulhcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Telephone: (206) 431 -3680
The following materials must be submitted with your application. This checklist is to
assist you in submitting a complete application. Please do not turn in your application
until all items which apply to your proposal are attached to your application. If you
have any questions, contact the Department of Community Development at 431 -3680.
RETURN THIS CHECKLIST..WITH.YOUR APPLICATION.
GENERAL
PApplication Form
/Conditional Use Fee — $850.00
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1 -1Environmental Checklist
L3' Environmental Checklist Fee — $225.00
PLANS
1 1/ Seven (7) copies of the site plan. The scale shall not exceed 1 " =30' maximum, with
the north arrow, graphic, scale and date all identified on the plan. Each set of
plans shall have the license stamps of the architect and landscape architect.
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The following information should be contained within the plan:
VA. Vicinity map showing location of site and surrounding prominent landmarks.
43. Property dimensions and names of adjacent roads.
�C. Lot size and lot coverage calculations.
D. Existing and finished grades at 2' contours with the precise slope of any area
in excess of 15 %. t" rat l- /16-6
E. Location and dimensions of existing and proposed structure(s), accessory
structures with appropriate setbacks, parking and loading area dimensions,
and driveways.
F. Existing (6" in diameter) trees by species and an indication of which will be
saved. Proposed landscaping: size, species, location and distance apart.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. ..NDMENT APPLICATION CHEF..JT
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G. Location and size of proposed utility lines and a description of by whom and
how water and sewer is available. Already installed at building
H. Location, dimensions and nature of any proposed easements or dedications.
I. For commercial and industrial uses, gross floor area by use and parking
calculations. Already approved in building ; no additional use area, use
proposed has parking demand far lower than industrial /office tenen.ti.
For multiple residential, location and dimensions of common open space
recreation requirements. N/A
K. Dimensioned elevations of building drawn at 1/8" = 1' or a comparable scale.
Elevations should show the type of exterior materials.
1.
L. Location and elevations of exterior lighting for buildings and parking areas.
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M. Location and elevations of dumpster screens.
N. C or and material sample boar for.buildings and a. cessor structures.
pole color will be used which minimizes visibility; grey- suggested.
One (1) Photomaterial Transfer (PMT) of each plan reduced to 8.5" by 11" (most
printing companies can make PMT's).
PUBLIC NOTICE
Ej/Ai mailing list with address labels for property owners and residents within 300 feet
of your property. (See attached "Address Label Requirements ")
-"A King County Assessor's Map which identifies the location of each property
ownership and residence listed. The maps may be ordered from the King County
Public Works Map Counter at 296 -6540.
OPTIONAL
[] Perspective drawings, photographs, color renderings or other graphics which may
be needed to adequately evaluate your application.
Photo composites to be submitted within 2 weeks
Other required information:
Control U� �U A v
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Fee -WO 00 Receipt No. (11V-104006
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUTID
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable :E.ANDOVER CELL SITE - Cellular Phone antennas
2. Name of applicant: U S WEST NewVector" Group, Inc. (206) 450 -8100
P.O. Bo 9121), Bellevue, WA 8009- 221..1C
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Contact: John W. Hunt
1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 2205, Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 621 =0846
4. Date checklist prepared: 21 June 1991
5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila
6. Proposed tinning or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Immediate construction, no phasing
7. Do you have any plans for future • additions, expansion, or further activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No outside changes;
some additional radio sets may be added in the building in future, but this will
not require addition of any antennas or of er external equipment.
8. list any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
he prepared, directly related to this proposal. Technical studies and literature
reviews conducted by Seattle -King County Health-0-615E—have documented that there
is no basis For concern on antennas sucli as these, for- healtlT aTects tnom non-
-ioniiing raJ1o'signaIs of -iiyh frequency —ancl ow power, as proposed. IiiCity staff
-rave not reviewed these or simi.Iar materials, conEacETMr..HunE For additional
7documen alion of non - significance of- antenna oul=puE.
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
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.
FCC /FAA approval of final location and height; decision on aircraft marking
City of Tukwila Conditional Use Permit, building and related permits
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.
Erect a 70' tall metal pole next to existing industrial building, locate electronic
equinenbat-Eeries and emergency dies generator inside building adjacent1_ in
/UU sq.ft.-Efiterior space. Auer construction, the space will not house employees
but will be automaTe3, monitored from central switch 5 miles north.
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-
ttons relted to this checklist.
556B Industry Drive; 400 East of intersection with Andover Park East, in Section
25 -23 -4; ivELgorne� space in existi ng industrial bu i l rl i ng; at rea of .ng7
- facing rail -fir, pot -street_
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 APPLICAN• • Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat,
rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
Flat, paved area
b. What is the steepest Os�lope 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,
n(cif thh, and, note n Drift armland.
cnoe n till soils under paved parking an slordye area
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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. Auger cast hole for pole base, under
20 yards to be removed from site
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing,
construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
No exposed soils
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with
impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)? No change from existing
• i Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or
other impacts to the earth, if anSe: N/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.
Occasional diesel engine exhaust, vented outside building
through exhaust hood into fenced—area
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor
that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe. Not sensitive
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or
other impacts to air, if any: Exhaust into fenced,_ un-
occupied area
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
WM1 Averi valikieci)f V Aetto East
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2) Will the project require any work over, in, o •
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 of fected. Indicate the
source of fill material. Nt1e
4) Will the proposal require surface water
withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quan-
tities, if known.
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. No
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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; fuel or lubricant spill.would be- coni=ained in
building space; batteries w I use "gel" rather
than rt ii , sea ed.
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 parking /access area at low sIo i c-
existing stoftr dratnage .system
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2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface
waters? If, o, generall describe.
No; any spills contained in building
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,
ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: _
No increase in surface runoffs all liquride stored in building
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the
site: None in lease area
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other-
_ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
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. IVA
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other
measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the
site, if any:
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:
Not surveyed, no nearby habitat to be affected; closest is grass
along RR spur, other s de of parking lot
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. Kone
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so,
explain.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,
if any: None
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.
Single -phase electrical power to operate equlpnent and
air conditioner to exhaust excess Pleat from peak operation
of radios; emergency diesel generator
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b. Would your project'af.fect 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 rneasures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any: automated equipment
powered up only on demand
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. Fuel spillage from diesel generator; will be contained
within building -- •
t;lectromagnetic -riaa -from ra rios at hig T 1?equency, very low power
will he far below levels ol_ concern T or ealIff— eak operation
will create less than 25 iicrowatts /cm. at Me-of-pole. See Note, page 1
1) Describe special emergency services that might
be required. None
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ-
inental, health hazards, if any:
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b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may
affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)? not sensitive
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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: Air
conditioner would operate during peak ph(AiislWand
periods (weetCda c noimiting hours); dieset yjenerator would operate
up to 10 min . o nc Zlayt -ime, test, up to 8 hours
con inuous during extended we e.BZSt pr'aduce less than
55 dBA C IUU tt.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise
impacts, if any :. Engine mull-led, contained w.i.thin building
to shield engine - "clatter ".
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of thy site•,and adjacent
properties? Office /industri.al use in
inunediale area. - - --
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so,
describe. No
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Existing industrial park buildings .
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
What is the current zoning classification of the
site? CM
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation
of the site? Industrial Park
9.
If applicable, what is the current shoreline master
program designation of the site? NA
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an
"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
NO .1
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: Using interior building space; use .
characteristics are compatible w 1 other uses in t-he
— building and zone
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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-
minated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low -
income housing. None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing
impacts, if any: N/A
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?
70 tall antenna support pole
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be
altered or obstructed? top of pole, antennas will be
visible rising above E e rear of the building, from
Industry Drive, or Tom some higher areas h mile or more away.
Few persons view rear of-5uilding area, not attractive at present.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic
impact's, if any: Paint pole grey tone to match building;
this will also reduce visiDiITEy against £he sky
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a. What type of light or glare will the proposal
produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
None; FAA lighting /marking is extremely unlikely to
be required.
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 prQosal?
ne
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 im niiate vicinity?
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_
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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. No
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.
Industry Drive to Andover Park East, to Southcenter Parkway, I -5 and I -405
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest
transit stop? N /A; no employees
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project
have? How many would the project eliminate?
1; 0
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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.
Rail spur across street
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated
by the completed project?' If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur. less than one per week
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
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct
impacts on public services, if any. Unoccupied;_____
site and equipment monitored 24 /hrs 7aay from central
switch, with alarms, etc.
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16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service,
telephone, unitary sewer, septic system, other.
operation will only require power and phone, available at site in bldg.
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.
single— phase_power (Puget Power); phone (U S WEST)
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:
Date Submitted:
21 :une 1991
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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.
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1. What are the objective(s) of the proposal ?Provide a site for low -power FM -band radio
signal coverage, linking portable and mobile phones in the I -5/405 interchange area,
or in adjacent business parks, Southcenter and other areas of the north end of the
i;reen R. valley, from south of City Hall, between I -5 and SR -l67, to the north edge
of Kent. Site must be located to use the hill behind City Hall to isolate its signal
trom the proposed Riverton cell site (separate application) and the Boeing Field
cell site (existing). Using natural geographic fearures to isolate broadcast "cells"
is essential to the design, permitting re -use of FCC- allocated channels without
calls intertering. .
2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these
objectives? Suitable area is limited generally to the area
of the Andover Industrial Park, between Andover Park East
and the Green River, i mile north and south of Industry Drive.
all properties in this area were assessed, no advantage found in
osier properties, or better environmental conditions.
3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the
preferred course of action: Building and open space areas are
comparable throughout the search area defined above; building
heights are comparable, ottering no opportunities for a building-
-mimed antenna array. A ditterent search area would require the
—re-configuration of the interlocking system of "cells ", and the
Lelocation of two or more existing base stations in Kent and SeaTac.
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4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli-
cies of the Plan? No; industrial. /type uses compatible with this
low - traffic, low - impact use. City now inierprels u ilit-y poles as exempt from
general policies on structure height.• SensiT'ive Areas ordinance as passed does not
affect this proposal.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflicL(s)
are: Work with City staff
for minimum aesthetic impacts.
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