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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-FD-94 - CITY OF TUKWILA / PUBLIC WORKS - LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #29 (LID)LTD #29 EPIC -FD -94 CITY OF TUKWILA —QED /FINAL UECLARAT I Oid OF • ' /i'JO1J- SIGNIFICANCE Description of proposal p —e C 11' .t"lie -lc��i 7Y2Y Proponent ,i ;32A Location of Proposal �,t /,S3 .1/ 6 2b i.14 Lead Agency ,, � ��/ G,� a)da Fi 1 e No FR' -`P-52.1 0 Lc )(7-7, This proposal has been determined to (#a-re /not have) a significant adverse im- pact upon the environment. An EIS (mss /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 ,Gu_, e? Date Z3/7 -9 COMMENTS: g4vwc..P 1 INTRODUCTION This Environmental Checklist is submitted in support of Local Im- provement District (L.I.D.) 29 in the City of Tukwila, and associated road improvements on South 153rd Street and 64th Avenue South. The L.I.D. is for the improvement of 3,500 linear feet of 52nd Avenue South and South 153rd Street. The accompanying map shows the portions to be improved. Street improvements proposed will consist of widening South 153rd Street from approximately 22 to 28 feet and 64th Avenue South from 22 to 24 feet. The grade at the intersection of 62nd Avenue South and South 153rd Street would also be lowered. In addition, curbs and gutters and storm drains will be constructed. The storm sewer system will be extended and the water system replaced. Street lighting will also be provided. L.I.D. 29 was formed by property owners in response to needs for improved roads and utilities, as a result of rapid growth in the area. Several rezones to multi- family use, for property adjacent to 62nd Avenue South and South 153rd Street, have been approved, contingent on upgrading of streets and utilities. The completion of L.I.D. 29 would .allow the City and contributing property owners to help meet a demonstrated demand for new housing. The community adjacent to the streets to be improved is primarily residential. A few single - family dwellings are present, but land use is predominantly multi - family. Environmental impacts associated with L.I.D. related construction are expected to be limited,.because the area to be affected is tightly confined and much of the L.I.D. corridor has underline discruption from earlier road construction and nearby development. The major adverse impact would be intermittent traffic disruption for approximately six months during construction. By the nature of the project, earth material will be removed or displaced to prepare areas for road widening or utility trenches. The intersection of 62nd Avenue South and South 153rd Street will be lowered approximately 10 feet and the angle of intersection increased for greater safety. • • Earth material `at this intersection is fractured and weathered andesite that should be removable by mechanical. means. Utility trenches through this area may require limited blasting. The following checklist specifies expected direct and indirect environmental impacts of the L.I.D. Because only preliminary design has been completed to date, the relative degree of impact will be character- ized and not quantified. As a participant in this L.I.D., the City of Tukwila would have the opportunity to ensure that measures are implemented to mitigate ad- verse impacts. 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 S50.00 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: 3.• Date Checklist Submitted: !�' jef/ Q 4. Agency Requiring Checklist: Ci y of Tukwila 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: Local Improvement District 29 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): Improvements to approximately 3,500 linear feet along 62nd Avenue South and South 153rd Street (See Introduction) 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): See Introduction and accompanying map. 8. Estimated Date for Completion of the Proposal: December, 1979 9. List of all Permits, Licenses or Government Approvals Required for the Proposal (federal, state and local): (a) Rezone, conditional use, shoreline permit, etc. YES NO X (b) King County Hydraulics Permit YES NO X (c) Building permit YES NO X • • (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: 10. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or futher activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain: No 11. Do you know.of any plans by others which may affect the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain: No 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: Ordinance No. 1,09i , establishing L.I.D. 29. II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required) • 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- YES MAYBE NO X X X X YES MAYBE NO Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? X 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? Explanation: al u_j,- '4 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: (a) Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? X (b) The creation of objectionable odors? X (c) Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? _ Explanation: X X 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? X (b) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? X _ (c) Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? X (d) Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? X (e) Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? X _ (f) Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? X Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? X _ (9) -3- • • YES MAYBE NO (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? X (i) Reduction in the amount of water otherwise avail- able for public water supplies? X Explanation;- ,au QIa_c40,.- ` '4 4 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)? X (b) Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of flora? X (c) Introduction of new species of flora into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? X (d) Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? X Explanation: 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? X (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? Explanation: X • • YES MAYBE NO 6.• Noise. Will the proposal increase existing noise levels? X Explanation: 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: 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: (a) Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? (b) Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? Explanation: -� � � •'4 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: X X X X • YES MAYBE NO 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? Explanation: 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 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? Explanation: a_ 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: X (a) Fire protection? _ (b) Police protection? (c) Schools? _ (d) Parks or other recreational facilities? — (e) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X -6- X X YES MAYBE NO (f) Other governmental services? X _ Explanation: 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: (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? (f) Solid waste and disposal? Explanation: 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in the crea- tion of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? Explanation: X X X X X X • • YES MAYBE NO 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? Explanation: 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. 1-t/Y/7- 9 Signature and / tle Date -8- X X • • ATTACHMENT "A" II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1. Earth (b) The process of widening 62nd Avenue South and South 153rd Street will require disruption, compaction and overcovering, to a width of 3 to 6 feet on either side of the streets. Preparation of storm drains, sanitary sewer and water will also require soil disruption. (c) The existing road profile at the intersection of 62nd Ave- nue South and South 153rd Street will be lowered by approx- imately 10 feet. Some 500 cubic yards of material will be removed in this process. (e) Erosion could occur during construction. This would be short -term and limited to small areas. Such erosion could be mitigated through standard erosion controls. The fact that construction is scheduled for drier summer months will also reduce the potential for erosion. (f) Road widening on South 153rd Street will require the con- struction of a retaining wall in a shallow revine that is occupied by Cottage Creek. During construction, some temporary siltation may occur. Because construction is scheduled for summer, the time of least average precipit- ation, stream flow should be significantly reduced during the construction period which will lower the potential for adverse impacts. If water quality degrades markedly, standard siltation controls could be employed. 2. Air (a) The use of heavy equipment during construction will cause some local air quality degradation. After the project is completed, increased traffic on the improved roads will also reduce air quality in that vicinity. (b) Objectionable odors will be noticable while the new street areas are being paved. The paving operations will be late in the construction process and last only a short time. Periodic and infrequent paving for road repair or mainten- ance would also produce odors. 3. Water. (b) Surface water runoff will increase a small amount because of the increase in paved area. This should have no sig- nificant adverse effects. (e) Construction of the retaining wall on South 153rd Street where it crosses Cottage Creek will temporarily reduce water quality. Appropriate measures will be taken to retain existing water quality. 6. .Noise Construction related activity will raise ambient and peak noise levels in the vicinity. Noise levels will increase only during the usual daytime working hours. Impacts would be mitigated by following E.P.A. recommended procedures to the degree possible. The possibility exists that blasting would be required to re- move rocks in certain limited areas, (See 9, Risk of Upset). Blasting would be a one -time event. If it proves necessary, safety and muffling procedures would be used to protect surrounding residents. Additional traffic on the roads, once construction is finished, will increase ambient and peak noise levels in the community. • • 7. Light and Glare Part of the improvements included in L.I.D. 29 is street illumination. Street lighting will increase light in the area. Individual lamps could be shielded to direct light to the roadway, thus reducing impacts on residents. 9. Natural Resources (b) Projects of virtually any type deplete the world supply of non - renewable natural resources. Gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt will be used in this project, but should not be expended at an unusually high rate for a project of this type. The project, in itself, would not negatively impact the regional supply. 10. Risk of Upset Some blasting may -be necessary to lower the road grade at the intersection of 62nd Avenue South and South 153rd Street and to excavate trenches for utility improvements. Preliminary geologic reports indicate that bedrock should be removable by mechanical, non - explosive means. Should blasting be required, safety and muffling procedures would be taken to protect surround- ing residences and property. 13. Transportation /Circulation The primary purpose of the L.I.D. is to impose circulation and transportation. During construction, however, circulation and transportation in the vicinity will be adversely affected by increases in travel times, and periodically, in the number and type of traffic hazards. Mitigating measures will include the use of temporary traffic barriers, signal persons and warning signs. Upon completion, some on- street parking along South 153rd Street will be removed. • • 14. Public Services (e) Upon completion, the roads and utility systems will be & maintained by the City of Tukwila. The L.I.D. process (f) requires supervision time of City officials. 15. Energy (a) This project will require substantial amounts of fuel & and energy and place a demand on existing sources. (b) 16. Utilities (c) New water, sewer and storm water drainage systems will (d) be constructed as part of the L.I.D. New systems will (e) have greater capacity than existing facilities.