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Home My WebLink AboutSEPA EPIC-34-91 - BOEING - SID BROWN - RESEARCH AERODYNAMICS TUNNELBOEING RESEARCH AERODYNAMIC ICING TUNNEL WIND TUNNEL FOR TESTING ICING & DEICING EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH EPIC 34 -91 AFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION Sylvia A. Osby . Q Notice of Public Hearing Q Notice of Public Meeting Q Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet Q Board of Appeals Agenda Packet Q Planning Commission Agenda Packet Q Short Subdivision Agenda Packet r � hereby declare that: X[Xix Determination of Nonsignificance Q Mitigated Determination of Non. significance Q Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice 0 Notice of Action E] Official Notice 0 Notice of Application for Q Other Shoreline Management Permit ❑ Shoreline Management Permit [] Other was mailed to each of the following addresses on July 29, 1991 , 19 , Name of Project U.S. WEST ANDOVER CFII File Number EPIC -32 -91 WAC 197 -11 -970 • DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of Proposal Boeing Research Aerodynamic Icing Tunnel: Construction of a wind tunnel for the purposes of testing icing and deicing on airplane wings (models and wing sections only). The proposal includes 5,000 sq. -ft. building footprint, 100- - foot tall structure,: Proponent - - -- Boeing P.O. Box 3999, M/S 19 -35 Seattle, WA 98124 Location of Proposal, including street address, if any Located between buildings - 2 -89 and 2 -87, West of East Marginal Way South, East of Duwamish Waterway. Lead Agency: City of Tukwila File No. EPIC -34 -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 [j This DNS is issued under 197 -11- 340(2). Comments must be submitted by . The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below. Responsible Official Rick Beeler Position /Title Planning Director Address 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tuk Date 25 PP/ Signature Phone 433 -1846 8188 You ay app al 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 C CITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ROUTING FORM • Q, ` : ,,. 8ui ding ❑.Planning Q..Pub Wks EPIC: Fire` Parks /Rec > Y ! PROJECT �('12�)C'il`2 ' �'l_V�I�L�`IN�U 10•- )1(.1 ADDRESS A3 2_06 0 - I L� ►�:� ��N 1 T % - i"I C;j•HNZ_ DATE TRANSMITTED YL j �.� ) (Act RESPONSE REQUESTED BY ;C\ Cz.:\( iq " STAFF COORDINATOR `G)NN1 DATE RESPONSE RECEIVED die attached environmental "checklist was received regarding this project.' Please reviewand comment below to: advise the responsible official regarding the threshold `determination .;:The' environmental.revlew file is available in the Planning Department through the. above' staff coordinator. Comments regarding the project you wish carried to the Planning °Commission, Board of Adjustment and City Council should be submitted in the comment section below. ITEM COMMENT Date: /y/ Comments prepared by: , 09/,4!81. CITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ROUTeIG FORM EPIC: Building nning : s • Pub.Wk Fire`° Q Police .[]-Pla Park's/ 1:110 -1;.x f).- ADDRESS Z 2_06i . UL� I�Y�� r� %mil i c3 . Y1/K< '- DATE TRANSMITTED ; i C1� RESPONSE REQUESTED BY )C'‘ ) `( iq ` I STAFF COORDINATOR.N.N DATE RESPONSE RECEIVED ,:4,1.::- The attached environmental mental checklist was received regarding this. Please reviewand comment below to.: advise the responsible official` regarding the threshold determination ;me' environmental review file is available in the Planning Department through the.. above staff ..:coordinator.. Comments regarding the project you wish carried to the Planning- Commission, Board of Adjustment and City Council should be submitted in•.the comment section. below. •: • • ITEM COMMENT 42/ riorL 44 ?im sn0e.04 see r died _�roodr�� G CXLfGriOl~ a #/9GM/ -ref t.. /Z,S ■• ESL i � • � r✓4e,) IOWA, PnveyYlthZs 440.7 A . ArGA4/ Mi01d Se1/4 C •• sZ40r re7 4r� i� e;401., Date: ra,Asp, Comments prepared by: , ,ietsa 091141E3 CI,ITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT SF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ROIDTtOG FORM EPIC: Building' D Planning ' .Q Pub Wks U Eire` : DPoliceti' `D Parks / • PROJECT e;yre 5( ADDRESS wr")6)" tt4D• Z " IEf-Lc DATE TRANSMITTED Y-- ; . ) ovt STAFF COORDINATOR�"� y > The attached• environmental checklist. was received regarding this' project ` Please review and • comment: below:to.advise the responsible official regarding the threshold•determination >•:The' :environmental review.' file is available in the. Planning Department through the abovo'staff coordinator, Comments regarding-the project you wish carried to the Planning •Commission, :Board of Adjustment and City Council should be submitted in the comment:section.below. RESPONSE REQUESTED BY \C'1 ye) !q 9 DATE RESPONSE RECEIVED ITEM / COMMENT Date: 7 -//- 9/ Comments prepared by: , 001f�, BOEING AEROSPACE COMPANY 0 A Division of The Boeing Company P.O. Box 3999 Seattle, Washington 98124 -2499 TRANSMITTAL TO: Planning Department, City of Tukwila ATTENTION: Jack Pace, Senior Planner SUBJECT: SEPA Checklist submittal Date:7 /2/91 We are submitting an application to the City of Tukwila for construction of a building which will support a piece of equipment (a special wind tunnel) that tests icing and de- icing on airplane wings (small models and sections of wing). The building (2 -126) will be on piling and straddle the wind tunnel. The footprint of the building will be approximately 5,000 sqft. and be about 100' high. The first floor will be 36ft above ground level. Inside on the 1st floor compressors & refrigeration equipment will be installed. This building is an addition to the existing Wind Tunnel Complex that we use presently. We are submitting the attached SEPA Checklist as a part of our building permit request. If you have any questions please give me a call at 655 -9923. By: Sid Browne, Permit Management Boeing, Plt 2 655 -9923 rAR D JUL 03 1991 CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DEPT. A BACKGROUND ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST ConteNo. Epic File No. 3 �— 671 Fee44OO.00 Receipt No0002,5 42 ,oa 1 Name of proposed project, if appl icable:150e�y Re s e a ✓c.il Aero cly-i ; c ics -rO5 ,44.1( 2. 2 . Name of applicant: 13o e my 3 Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 5z LDL,J4tJL` SAD. enK —3999 i►9 /5 /9 i74 14,559 1,57-.5-- 99 3 4 Date checklist prepared: 5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Dohs - - ✓L��o-7 01;310'* e cf -t o S -�V�7' <<; 1 Ig91 .5.1d 64. c Db t, 1.4? ..�p 1 f q9Z.. .� 4G-'f 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. (\( p 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. , e 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. Q�,( U-yc 2 -2- fratUNI L'Jq- JUN2.81991 ca ' OF TUtSVVILA PLANNING DEPT. 0 • • 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. C-14y 6 -c- `ir. ILwi % I.I 4. :� -F QV en; -I- 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. rze.l.elscie. eroc(yHai•f c - hi. Ps -Ft ¢ s , Al_ scr F7.4 o u s acl� d 4 <rvr J 10r macs „T --1- 6 -- -ThQ -ei I S • 6 v1 S.i[ s 0yQ_J 1 �_� _ TEL•�u2I 5 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 thi checklist e- -a 4 ( a- 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? . TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLIC• • Evaluation for Agency Use Only B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat' rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, o er b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? p4 o vt 2. 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. 1(' — i e �► fINV' - Q 7re� cr Gtr rt e .5 -� `M-17�1L -/� 1 n L( ( Si I-_1' d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Alo e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti- ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. ('.1 n .e f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. t(o g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for examp,le, asphalt or buildings)? 4 s.--�s l� <<�l !off Gov {fed l00% • Evaluation for Agency Use Only h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: At v el- 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. LE psi p e rc •� e rZ e22 i -- _hLiA laic, cc urns 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: (Z.e 1: 0_f- "G iv O i .e. a Pi v _Cr G Y -�c o�- -4 ✓tom 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. 152, 5.a. j/� ..—r -`_ (.o o U' —/A P _3 - • • 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. (d 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. a 0-, ? 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. nf_Q 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. /AJO 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anti ipated volume of discharge. S- �ar -�.. 1,■e to .- Cr C &a C Svr��1.G_e� Evaluation for Agency Use Only • • 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. 1=7e tea- -L.Q r 1 ro c_e f r o 1�Fro v ..,t Ly 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 Q h e 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. -'S —Porgy �� p✓ r <.� e0 V 2_ s_•. • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: S',� 1%c( 74 P k!lit I T71 e d —4= r .� S4°' D C D L.LQSIC ..-,7 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 _ 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 (■10 Veg b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? /( U n c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. f(p h • 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: 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, mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: , other: fish: bass, other: , herring, shellfish, b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. /,(a H Q c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. - -j..G, Q '[Du I�l `g,,•c.��Gl�� y 6_01-10 d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: 64 v h t -9- • • b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other) ?__ v 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. CD✓I/Is— Y ✓v %.-if h�k e11 42 Y7 64" grt A -tv 7i tool y u /s.-F�� I ems- vil, T d tt •1. 0 f it d o s e e -(Qr �/�� e4vr c� sr/ YI4( .- d-Yv-3-7 1.4y6 5 n; Q' 4L & LQ 1'S, Ger. 7?% s ., d t t S e .1 - v, f•+1 ery. " e 3) Proposed measurts to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: —'T7 Q f2 e Evaluation for Agency Use Only 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current properties? Q Trrc.p_ use of the site and adjacent pvt- / b. Has the site describe. y,, a1_ _.IL,,e been used for agriculture? If so rc —t- r 4 G rL l 4_i 5 Q lh ! L r) 1 c. Describe an structures on the site. (fit C/ • Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Will any structur =s be demolished? If so, what ?, g _ n c-rct vL-r 4 ( (( e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? f –(e '2 v y lam► u 4 w f. What is the current comprehensi a plan designation of the site? d -(Qvy AA e,.r� If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? D r gw,0 g. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. �� 1�a i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed . project? lor g -4 rcQc(iE (y j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displ ace? —�� k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: , o-rc 4 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com- patible with existing and projected land uses and pl ans, if any2 — TG,. ' r , J 12 c--..( I (2 / . e. .7 � -� .3 ocr J S .Q 0 --6A. Q • • 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing? f., e b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eli- minated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing. (\(, h.41_, c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing ( impacts, if any: a ,2 e 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the proposed? principal exterior building material(s) _ 0.1 4210 a --tsL 4-- 7� ---T�� LL n n r o o rc- .__ �J t �d f ., • ��c f ec ✓t?' J ( 1=72 'S ti. Q ( 16fi 151.12W -9. 1 4A" b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? /\( c. Proposed measures to reduce �educe or control aesthetic /�,+ impacts, if any: , ,, e- Evaluation for Agency Use Only • • Evaluation for 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? L T • -e c t L e r v�.¢�,- 12 -Y� Lo't's -t c P Ise d s- b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? r4 c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? 04(1-.1 . d. Proposed measures to reduce or control lig t and glare impacts, if any: Lr h, .4 r e c —c( 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational oppor- tunities are in the immediate vicinit ? a. recrea-t--c'. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. .L LL c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:__ • • 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. i4 a- -i e. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or (next to the site. T' c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N' 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. L s rcyL. -r bi la y rov74 Q � e 5 c c- g 45 S b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? 1/_e, 5 c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? -° r e r v i r e ark - - - -- 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).■ e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. 4j f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. ft V e 4-4. v ( K<<sl i 3 ay.a e g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor- tation impacts, if any: 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. ,t4 c, b. Proposed measures to reduce or c9ntrol direct impacts on public services, if any. o— -L Evaluation for Agency Use Only • 16. Utilities a. Cir - utilities currently available at the site: , natural gas, 4 refuse service, sanitary sewer s -1 lc 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. La 1 4- r--1' ( 1� r 7CLArt, L 1'Je_tH,4 es- Q tot( C-17'•4 #Qn vte-ecf 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 s de.isio Signature: Date Submitted: PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. Evaluation for Agency Use Only 0 7Se 2 -1 I7 PROJECT LOCATION BLDG. 2 -126 DUWAMISH WATERWAY my E. MARGINAL WAY S. PLOT PLAN SCALE: 1 " =9� REFERENCE J3LE P .oi CT -RIPff I JUN 2 8 1991 CHI ivr.vvILA PLANNING DEPT. • EXISTING POWER CO. METERING TOWER FOR TERMINATION OF 26.4KV. SERVICE. EXISTING 26KV. DUCT RUN "D' EXISTING DUCT RUN "C" EXISTING DUCT RUN' "B'' XISTING -v-Aar EXISTING MANHOLE #3 EXISTING DUCT RUN "A" \ .4) EXISTING #2 (480V ANH OLE EXISTING ELDC 2 86 COMPRESSOR BI 2 117 -7 -- NEW BLDG. 2 -126 ABOVE TUNNEL EXIST. BLDG. 2-87 (2 -11 EXISTING DUCT RUN "E" IS MOTOR NACELLE 1\ EXISTING BLDG 2 -84 EXISTING 4'X8' TUNNEL CIRCUIT EXISTING VAU LT10 EXISTING BLDG. 2 -87 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN SCALE: 1" = 30' -0" • iTri?4 1.,