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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-FD-92 - CITY OF TUKWILA - ALLENTOWN ANNEXATION ZONINGALLENTOWN ANNEXATION EPIC -FD -92 CITY OF TUKWILA OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /FINAL DECLARATION OF /NON-SIGNIFICANCE Description of proposal Zoning: Allentown Annexation Area (Proposed) Proponent City of Tukwila General Allentown area bounded by Duwamish River, E. Marginal Location of Proposal Way., S. 112th St., and Interstate 5 R/W (SEE, attached map). Lead Agency City of Tukwila File No. EPIC -FD -92 This proposal has been determined to (11111/not have) a significant adverse im- pact upon the environment. An EIS (II/is not) required under. RCW 43.21C.030(2) (c). This decision was made after review by the lead agency of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. Responsible Official Position /Title Date April 16, 1979 Kjell Stoknes Director, Office of Community Development k -, COMMENTS: Signature CITY OF TUKWILA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM This questionnaire must be completed and submitted with the application for permit. This questionnaire must be completed by all persons applying for a permit from the City of Tukwila, unless it is determined by the Responsible Official that the permit is exempt or unless the applicant and Responsible Official previously agree an Environmental Impact Statement needs to be completed. A fee of $50.00 must accompany the filling of the Environmental Questionnaire to cover costs of the threshold determination. I. BACKGROUND 1. Name of Proponent: City of Tukwila 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 433 -1800 3. Date Checklist Submitted: 28 March 1978 4. Agency Requiring Checklist: City of Tukwila 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: Allentown Annexation - Proposed Zoning 6. Nature and Brief Description of the Proposal (including but not limited to its size, general design elements, and other factors that will give an accurate understanding of its scope and nature): _ Proposed zoning regulations for the Allentown annexation area to be implemented by the City of Tukwila upon annexation to the City. 7. Location of Proposal (describe the physical setting of the proposal, as well as the extent of the land area affected by any environmental im- pacts, including any other information needed to give an accurate under- standing of the environmental setting of the proposal): The Allentown annexation area lies generally north and adiacentt to the existing Tukwila city limits, east of E. Marginal Way, south of approx. S. 112th St., and west of Interstate 5 right -of -way. 8. Estimated Date for Completion of the Proposal: Fall, 1979 9. List of all Permits, Licenses or Government Approvals Required for the Proposal (federal, state and local): Zoning will bE accomplished a (a) Rezone, conditional use, shoreline permit, etc. YES X NO time of annex - (b) King County Hydraulics Permit YES NO X atior (c) Building permit YES NO X iys (d) Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Permit YES NO X (e) Sewer hook up permit YES NO X (f) Sign permit YES NO X (g) Water hook up permit YES NO X (h) Storm water system permit YES NO X (i) Curb cut permit YES NO X (j) Electrical permit (State of Washington) YES NO X (k) Plumbing permit (King County) YES NO X (1) Other: Annexation of Allentown area will have to be approved by the King County Boundary Review Board (BRB) and the voters of the area in order for the zoning regulations to take effect. 10. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or futher activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain: The City of Tukwila has adopted a resolution setting forth ite intention to annex the Allentown area if voters approve. 11. Do you know of any plans by others which may affect the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain: King County presently regulates land uSP /Inning in the subject area. If annexation fails, King County will continue to regulate zoning here. 12. Attach any other application form that has been completed regarding the pro- posal; if none has been completed, but is expected to be filed at some future date, describe the nature of such application form: Attached to this questionnaire are the following: 1) synopsis of King County zoning categories and Tukwila zoning categories and 2) proposed zoning map of the Allentown area. II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (This environmental checklist addresses the direct effects of the proposed zoning regulations on the annexation area as well as the indirect effects of (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required) future development which may occur under this zoning attern., YES MAYBE KO 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: (a) Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? (b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcover- ing of the soil? (c) Change in topography or ground surface relief fea- tures? (d) The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? -2- X X X (e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? (f) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? YES MAYBE NO Explanation: To the extent that development might occur under the proposed zoning, the ground surface relief would be impacted be building activity. Typical impacts might be the grading and filling commonly associated with single - family con - struction, primarily, and manufacturing and warehousing, secondarily. 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: (a) Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? (b) The creation of objectionable odors? (c) Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? X X X Explanation: Increased development and traffic in the area could result in an insignificant decrease in ambient air quality. It is expected that theambient air quality in the annexation area is influenced more by factors outside of the area than from within. 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: (a) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? (b) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? (c) Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? (d) Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? (e) Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? (f) Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? (g) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? -3- X X X` X X X X (h) Deterioration in ground water quality, either through direct injection, or through the seepage of leachate, phosphates, detergents, waterborne virus or bacteria, or other substances into the ground waters? (i) Reduction in the amount of water otherwise avail- able for public water supplies? YES MAYBE NO X Explanation: Development under the proposed zoning pattern will produce additional imper- vious surfaces and thereby insignificantly affect the-amount of groundwater and runoff rates of surface waters. 4. Flora. Will the proposal result in: (a) Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of flora (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? (b) Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of flora? (c) Introduction of new species of flora into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? (d) Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? X X X X Explanation: Increased development may insignificantly affect the diversity or numbers of native tree and vegetation species. It is likely that the same develop - ment will replace a portion of this vegetation through site landscaping plans. 5. Fauna. Will the proposal result in: (a) Changes in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of fauna (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? X (b) Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of fauna? (c) Introduction of new species of fauna into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of fauna? (d) Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? X X Explanation: Increased development may displace an insignificant amount of wildlife in the annexation area. 6. Noise. Will the proposal increase existing noise levels? YES MAYBE NO Explanation: Increased development may create additional traffic which could contribute to an insignificant increase in the ambient noise levels. 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? X Explanation: 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in the altera- tion of the present or planned land use of an. area? Explanation: X Land use will be proposed to be consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan for the area. That is, zoning will be proposed in such a way as to implement the adopted city comprehensive plan for the area. This would involve some downzonirfg of presently MH (heavy manufacturing) zones to M -1 (over) 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: (a) Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? X (b) Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? X Explanation: 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radi- ation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? Explanation: 8. (cont.) (light manufacturing) and BN (neighborhood business) zone to RS -7,200 (single - family). The present zoning of SR (single - family, 5 acre minimum lots, unless subdivided, than 7,200 square foot lots) would be changed to RS- 7,200. The area north of South 112th is included, up to the extension of Ryan Way (also known as the Boeing Access Road), and between the Duwamish River and Interstate 5. This area is all presently MH (heavy manufacturing) in King County and is proposed to be M -1 (light manufacturing) should this area be annexed to the City. This area is not in the proposed annexation area, how- ever, it is reasonable to expect it may annex sometime in the future. The net impact of this would be to create some non - confirming uses upon annexation to the City. As a result, any buildings or uses presently occupy- ing the site could become non - conforming. They could continue use and opera- tion under the City's non - conforming use regulations. (SEE, T.M.C. 18.68.) • 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? YES MAYBE NO X Explanation: Proposed single - family use will result in a relatively low density population distribution over the proposed annexation area. This effect does not represent a change in distribution so much as it represents a re- affirmation of the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and present county zoning in much of the area. 12.. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? X Explanation: 13. Transportation /Circulation. Will the proposal result in: (a) Generation of additional vehicular movement? (b) Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? (c) Impact upon existing transportation systems? (d) Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and /or goods? (e) Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? (f) Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? X X X X X X Explanation: Additional development and population in the area will create additional traffic and need for parking in the area. It is expected that this increase will not be significant. 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: (a) Fire protection? X (b) Police protection? X (c) Schools? _ (d) Parks or other recreational facilities? X (e) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X X (f) Other governmental services? YES MAYBE NO X Explanation: The maintenance of public service in the Allentown area will become the responsibility of the City of Tukwila. It is expected that service levels will increase in the annexation area and that additional personnel /equip- ment will be necessary in order to adequately service the area. Due to the size of the annexation area, the increased 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: demands on the City for public services is expected to be insignificant. (a) Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? (b) Demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? Explanation: 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or alterations to the following utilities: (a) Power or natural gas? (b) Communications systems? (c) Water? (d) Sewer or septic tanks? (e) Storm water drainage? X X X X X (f) Solid waste and disposal? X Explanation: Future development in the proposed annexation area may require 'extension of sewer. Area is presently unsewered. 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in the crea- tion of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? Explanation: X 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruc- tion of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically of- fensive site open to public view? Explanation: 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of exist- ing recreational opportunities? YES MAYBE NO X Explanation: Increased development and population in the area may create a demand or need for additional recreational facilities.. The City of Tukwila presently manages the recreational use of the old Duwamish School site. 20. Archeological /Histroical. Will the proposal result in an alteration of a signifi- cant archeological or his- torical site, structure, object or building? Explanation: CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT: I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency may withdraw any declaration of non - significance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part. 29 March 1979 Signature and Title Date Planning Supervisor -8- T1 N100111/AV IN CO NT? • ZONING CODE SYNOPSIS RS (7,200, 9,600, 15,000) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Provides an area for single family dwellings at urban den- sities and other related uses which contribute to a com- plete urban residential environment. These other uses, churches. schools, libraries, etc., are considered com- patible with single family residential uses. RS -7.200 Dimensional Standards Min. lot area: 7,200 sq. ft. Side yard: 5 ft. Min. lot width: , 60 ft. Rear yard: 5 ft. for Lot coverage: 1 35% dwelling units. Front yard depth: 20 ft. (Key and transitional lots 15') Height: 30 ft. (Non - residential buildings and struc- tures may be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side yard to a maximum of 50') . RS-9,600 Dimensional Standards Min. lot area: 9,600 sq. ft. Min. lot width: 70 ft. Front, side, and rear yards: height, and lot coverage same as RS- 7,200. RS 15,000 Dimensional Standards Min. lot area: 15,000 sq. ft. Min. lot width: 80 ft. Front, side,and rear yards; height; and lot coverage same as RS-7,200. S -R SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL Provides for the orderly transition of areas from a subur- ban to an urban character. Within this classification small scale and intensive agricultural pursuits may be mixed with developing urban subdivisions. Dimensional Standards' Lot area 5 acres, except that the area may be reduced through subdividing. 7,200 sq. ft. with sewers, water, paved streets, curbs, drainage. 9,600 sq. ft. with approved sewage disposal system and paved streets. 35,000 sq. ft. with approved water and sewage disposal systems. Min. lot width: 330 ft. unless platted. Front yard depth: 30 ft. unless platted. Side yard depth: 10 ft. unless platted. Rear yard depth: . 10 ft. unless platted. Lot coverage: 35% Height: 30 ft. except for accessory buildings. G. GENERAL Regulates the use of land in areas generally undeveloped and not yet subjected to urban development pressures to prevent the improper location and intrusion of business and industrial uses. Dimensional Standards Min. lot area 35,000 sq. ft. for S -E uses: 5 acres for S -R uses, 10 acres for A uses. Min. lot area per dwelling unit: 35,000 sq. ft. for single family; Min. lot width: 135 ft. Front yard depth: 30 ft. Side yard depth: 10 ft. Rear yard depth: 20 ft. for dwelling units. Height: R zone uses, 35' plus 1' for additional 1' of side and rear yard. A and S zone uses, 35' except for accessory buildings. S -E SUBURBAN ESTATE Provides an area permitting uses and activities more rural (such as horses, private stables, chickens and agricultural crops) than is practical in the more concen- trated urban areas. Dimensional Standards Min. lot area: 35,000 sq. ft. Side yard: 10 ft. Min. lot width: 135 ft. Rear yard: 10 ft. Lot coverage: 35% Front yard: 30 ft. Height: 35ft., except for accessory buildings. A. AGRICULTURAL Preserves agricultural lands and discourages the en- croachlnent of urban type development in areas which are particularily suited for agricultural pursuits. Dimensional Standards Min. lot area: 10 acres Front yard depth: 30 ft. Min. lot width: 330 ft. Side yard depth: 10 ft. Lot coverage: 60% Rear yard depth: 10 ft. Height: 35 ft. except for accessory buildings. RD -3,600 TWO FAMILY (DUPLEX) RESIDENTIAL Permits limited increase in density while maintaining a family living environment. Dimensional Standards Min. lot area: 7,200 sq. ft. Side yard: 5 ft. Min. lot width: 60 ft. Rear yard: 5 ft. for Lot coverage: 35% dwelling units. Lot area /dwelling unit: 3,600 sq. ft. Front yard: 20 ft. (Key and transitional lots 15 ft.) Height: 30 ft. (Non- residential buildings and struc- tures may be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side yard to a maximum of 50') RM -2,400 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE DWELLING Establishes areas permitting a greater population density while maintaining a residential environment consistent with such density. Dimensional Standards Min. lot area: 7,200 sq. ft. Side Yard: 5 ft. Min. lot width: 60 ft. Rear yard: 5 ft. for Lot coverage: 50% dwelling units. Lot area /dwelling unit: 2,400 sq. ft. Front yard: 20 ft. (Key and transitional lots 15 ft.) Height: 30 ft. (Non-residential buildings and struc -• tures may be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side yard to a maximum of 50') . RM -1,800 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE DWELLING Provides a higher density for the accommodation of those who desire to live in a residential atmosphere without the necessity of individually maintaining a dwelling unit. Dimensional Standards Min. lot area: 7,200 sq . ft. Lot coverage:. 50% Lot area /dwelling unit:. 1,800 sq. ft. Min lot width: 60 ft. Front side & rear yards; same as RIM 2,400. Height: 35 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side yard) . RM -900 MAXIMUM DENSITY MULTIPLE DWELLING RESTRICTED SERVICE Establishes areas permitting the maximum population den- sity and also permits certain uses other than residential, such as medical, dental, social services, and certain pro- fessional offices. Dimensional Standards Min. lot area: 7,200 sq.•ft. • Lot coverage: 60% Lot area /dwelling unit: 900 sq. ft. Min .lot width: 60' Front, side and rea' yards, san,a :,: P. 2,403. Permissible floor area: Two times the area of the lot. Due6 not apply L. d:,a,':-•g units if the only use on the lot. Height: 35 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side yard) . . B -N NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINF Provides for shopping and limited personal service facili -, ties to serve the every day needs of the neighborhood. Dwelling units are excluded from this classification. Dimensional Standards Lot coverage: 100% Height: 35 ft. maximum Permitted floor area: Not more than total lot area. B -C COMMUNITY BUSINESS Provides for the grouping of similar type enterprises in- cluding recreation, entertainment and general business . activities but excluding uses relying on outdoor sales . It is a further objective to concentrate a maximum variety of facilities as a contribution to the convenience of shop- pers and patrons on a community-wide basis. Dwelling units are excluded from this classificaiton. Dimensional Standards Lot coverage: 100% Permitted floor area: not more than 3 times lot area. Height: 35 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side and rear yards) . C-G GENERAL COMMERCIAL Provides for the grouping of enterprises which may in- volve some on- premise retail service, but comprised primarily of those with outside activities and display or fabrication; assembling, including manufacturing and processing in limited degree. These uses, if permitted to locate in strictly on- premise retail and service areas would introduce factors of heavy trucking and handling of materials that destroy the maximum service and attrac- tion of strictly retail areas . With the exception of trailer parks , dwelling units are not permitted. Dimensional Standards Lot coverage: 100% Permitted floor area not more than 3 1/2 times lot area Height: 35 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side and rear yards) . M -L LIGHT MANUFACTURING Provides for the heavier general commercial uses and for industrial activities and uses involving the proces- sing, handling and creating of products , research and technological processes , as distinguished from major fabrication. These uses are largely devoid of nuisance factors , hazard or exceptional demands upon public facilities or services. Dimensional Standards (except adjacent to R or S zones) Lot coverage: 100% Permitted floor area: not more than 2 1/2 times lot area. Height: 45 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foo of additional side and rear yards). M -P MANUFACTURING PARK Provides for industrial areas of high standards of oper- ational development and environment. Standards of in- tensity of use and standards of external effects which will minimize traffic congestion, noise, glare, air and water pollution, fire and safety hazards are established in this classification. M -H ,HEAVY MA•CTURING Provides for industrial enterprises involving heavy manu- facturing, assembling, fabrication and processing, bulk handling of products , large amounts of storage , ware- housing and heavy trucking. Dimensinal Standards Lot coverage: 100% • Permitted floor area: not more than 2 1/2 times lot area. - Height: 45 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side and rear yards). F -R FORESTRY & RECREATION Allows the development of forest land for the sustained production of forest products and the development of com- patible uses such as recreation. Dimensional Standards Min. lot area for building site: 35,000 sq. ft. Min. lot width for building site: 135 ft. Front, side & rear yards: 20 ft. Height: 45 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side and rear yards) . FLOOD HAZARD AREA - A hazardous situation may exist within an urban, suburban or rural area, and in a residential agricultural or indus- trial zone. No permit or license for structures or the development or use of land shall be issued by King County within a flood hazard area unless approved by the Manager of Building and Land Development. Such approval shall be based on a review of the provisions set forth in the chapter and the technical findings and recommendations of • the director of public works. Q -M QUARRYING & MINING Insures continued development of natural resources through inclusion of known deposits of minerals and materials within a zone reserved for their development and production and allows for the necessary processing of such minerals and materials . Dimensional Standards Min. lot area: 10 acres. Front, side and rear yards: 20 ft. except plant struc- ture shall not be closer than 100' to an R or S zone. Permitted floor area: not more than total lot area. Height: 45 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side and rear yards) . See text for detailed performance requirements. UNCLASSIFIED USES (NOT A ZONE) Provides for uses possessing characteristics of such unique and special form as to make impractical their being automatically included in any zone. The authority t for location and operation of these uses is subject to review and issuance of an unclassified use permit by the Planning Commission or a conditional use permit by the Board of Adjustment. Dimensional Standards Front yard depth: 50' Side yard depth: 20' Permitted floor area: not more than 2 1/2 times the lot area. Height: 45 ft. (May be increased by 1' for each foot of additional side and rear yards). See text for detailed performance standards. October 1976 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (NOT A ZONE) Permits flexibility within a zone that will encourage a more creative approach in the development of land than a lot by lot development with the result that a more efficient and desirable use of land is produced. A minimum area of 1 acre is required. POTENTIAL ZONE Recognizes the suitability of a location for a future type of use and the impractibility of precisely zoning the pro- perty until properly designed and planned. "P" SUFFIX - SITE PLAN APPROVAL The requirement for site approval is based upon a recog- nition that development on the designated property may require special conditions to protect the public interest, such as dedication of rights-cf--way, street improvements. screening between land uses, signing controls, height regulations cr ethers to assure its compatibility with adjacent land uses as well as the community. All condi- tions stipulated as a result of an area zoning process cr zone reclassification shall be reflected and /or included in the site plan submittal.