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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-ND-13 - SMITH GRAYDON - APARTMENTAPARTMENT COMPLEX GRAYDON SMITH EPIC -ND -13 Frank Todd, Mayor CITY of T_rKWILA 6230SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SUMMARY TRACTS 37 AND 38 BROOKVALE GARDEN TRACTS I. Location and Description of Project The proposed project will be located on Tracts 37 and 38 of the Brookvale Garden Tracts situated in the west half of Section' 23, Township 23, Range 4E. The . site is approximately 10 acres in size with varying topography. Ultimate deve t of the site will consist of approximate ( 200 - partment townhouse and single - floor units. - onjunction with this development, the conditions stipulated within City of Tukwila Ordinance #536, dated 3 December 1968 and titled 'Property Use and Development Agreement', will be complied with. Also included within project will be the improvement of South 152nd Street from 57th Avenue South extending easterly across the property. The platted thirty - foot right -of -way must be vacated and replatted as a fifty foot right -of -way conforming to the varying topography. II. Purpose The purpose of this project is to provide an economical use of the property, as it has been zoned for multiple - family use since 1968. III. Environmental Impact of the Proposed Project The project site is adjacent to one of the last few - • Environmental Assessment Summary Page 2 remaining relatively pristeen areas within the City. Care should be taken in adequately buffering the easterly and northerly portions of the site. While much of the existing scrub vegetation will be removed, subsequently causing a minor displacement of wildlife, approximately 20 acres of comparatively virgin land lies to the east of the project site and will ade- quately absorb any displaced wildlife from the project area. Inclusion of dense landscaping within the project area will further minimize this unavoidable but insignificant effect. While the project is residential in nature, the density associated with it must be considered the most significant impact. Effects of this factor will include increased demand on local utilities. The existing sanitary sewer facilities will be adequate if the existing ten inch line is extended to the intersection of South 152nd. Street and 57th Avenue South. A major water loop must be completed to provide adequate water service. This would include the extension of an eight inch main from the intersection of South 152nd Street and 57th Avenue South to the intersection of South 151st Street and 62nd Avenue South. It should also be noted the Comprehensive Water Plan of the City indicates proposed water storage tanks located in this area. However, the legislative body of the City has made no firm committment to enact that plan. Storm drainage of the site could be adequately accomplished by including storm sewers in the improvement of South 152nd Street. While traffic circulation within the site will be adequatley accomplished, the increased burden on the existing semi - improved portion of South 152nd Street bying between Macadam Road and 57th Avenue South will create the need for a fully- improved right -of -way" meeting City standards. The increase in suspended particulates and noise levels are not considered to be of significance. IV. Alternatives . Alternatives to the propsoed project include A) do nothing, and B) single - family subdivision. Alternative A would not allow for reasonable economic use of the land and Alternative B is economically unfeasible in light of the existing zoning and topography. Other alternatives such as public open space and school Environmental Assessment Summary Page 3 grounds cannot be considered as the City has made no firm committment to purchase the site, not is it included on any Capital Improvement Program of the City. The improvement of South 152nd Street is the most crucial element of the development. The feasibility of improving this street between Macadam Road and 62nd Avenue South should be considered as a viable alternative to alleviating the associated problems of both traffic and public safety. V. Long -Term Productivity and Irreversible Resource. Committments . . Long -term productivity includes the provision of approximately 200 residential units in an employment area of regional significance. Irreversible resource committments are confined to the construction materials and land incidental to implementation of the project. VI. Summary While this project will have some noticeable impacts, none are considered by the City of Tukwila to be of significance. It is imperative, however, that all necessary precautions, as noted hereinabove, but not necessarily limited to those, be taken during imple- mentation of the proposed-project to prevent any significant impacts on publip,utilities and rights- of -way. Gary Crutchfield Planning Technician th z Eit CO th eB pp �{ , Q 2 f�UE3Lij ilkRKI3 DEPAR 11 deli 6230 South ©canter Boulaver Tukwila, ai9•ain tOfl 6 3C367 telephone C 20 3 242 - 2177 February 19, 1974 Mr. Gary Crutchfield Planning Technician City of Tukwila 6230 Southcenter.Blvd. Tukwila, Washington 98067 Re: Environmental Assessment Summary Mr. Graydon Smith Proposed apartment complex E Dear Gary: EL I have the following comments in reference to the Environmental EL Assessment Summary for Tracts 37 and 38 of the Brookvale Garden Tracts. The existing sanitary sewer facilities are adequate al- 6I though in conjunction with the improvement of 152nd Street from 57th kill Ave. South to Macadam Road, the existing ten inch sanitary sewer I should be extended to the top of the hill or 57th Ave. South. ED The existing water facilities will not be adequate without extending i an eight inch main from the intersection of 57th Ave. South and South IA 152nd Street to the intersection of 62nd Ave. South and South 151st �. Street completing a major water loop in this area. tiIt should also be noted that the comprehensive water plan for the City of Tukwila indicates proposed water storage tanks located in this t area. ' E The street development and upgrading would seem mandatory at this time Ulto allow correct traffic access and also emergency vehicle access. At EC .0 the present time South 152nd Street is inadequate during winter months for protection of this area. These thoughts, I am sure, will be born out by Chief Crawley. i In conjunction with the LID as indicated within the assessment summary, 2 the fifty foot right -of -way is correct, although the ten foot utility R"' corridor should be indicated and required on each side of said fifty foot right -of -way. VA Ell Storm drainage at the present is minimal and of a generally make -shift 2 installation. Through the LID for the improvement of South 152nd Street this situation could be alleviated. In the near future this Department will be submitting a detailed analysis of the feasibility of the relocation of South 152nd Street from its vf 7;�vtia'�f`l 4\2 i `iiY?• g+ ?T tU tb NYF •-•-• • C ? Itt rdNf: rtiPs4tC^«rldr.;dn4 h v+ jZ}4..mttTit > . i ler zs5a_,r. Mr. Gary Crutchfield Page 2 'Planning Technician present proposed alignment to that as indicated on the preliminary plans of Mr. Smith. If you have further questions, contact me at your convenience. SMH /ma cc: Mayor Todd Mr. Duncan Sturrock Sincerely yours Steven M. Hall, P. E. Public Works Director 4 S" L') • INTERSTATE FRE�C'r°1AY� TUKWILA ..117'21 - t1'� .) 1) "� "v...i . (i\ 1I •. • •••■`‘ 1 :4 — , \J�' - - - 3AV }` t 3 A t N w..Rmt.". %rM0 ".: Y4?r,Af???!rren - tM 3:4 .7.17 in'{•,. ?,47 q, rA:id1� ; a v :.:.trj , ! + -41iJ s�ri .41.4 4 f •.r 14 • February 197 • Mr. Richard B. Hanson Acting Planning Coordinator City of Tukwila Subject: Enviromental Assessment Tract 37 and 38 Brookvale Garden Tracts Tukwila, Washington The Proposed Action The proposed action is the first phase of approximately 200 apartment townhouse and single floor units on lots 37 and .38, . Brookvale Garden. Tracts, plus the adjoining unplatted.strip to .the east, comprising approximately 10.2 acres. The subject site is. bounded on the west by 57th Ave. South and on the south. by South - west 152nd Place. The first phase of this action will involve the construction of 68 units on the west 390 feet of tract 37• It will also include the execution of the covenants of the agreement spelled out in Tukwila City* Ordinance.# 536, titled, Property Use and' Development Agreement, dated, Deceber 3, 1968,. as they apply... Legislative action requested, though not necessarily concur- , ant with the proposed action, would be therelocation of that por- tion of South 152nd that bisects the subject. property. There will.be no publid financing required for this Action. Private financing has been arranged and construction of the first phase could begin this spring. A. Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action (1) Changes in natural characteristics PMIuch of the environmental impact.relatirg to changes in natural characteristics had already taken place some 30 years ago when the subject site was cleared for grazing and farming. The construction of the proposed development would, obviously, have an additional environmental impact in that buildings and roadways would. . permanently eliminate rejuvenation of plant life in portions of the area. Much of the remaining open space would rejuvenate understory species and many species of trees. Landscaping associated with the proposed development would lend to that rejuvenation, although it would be safe lc assume that most rejuvenation would be controlled • to create more usable open space. Natural plant life would therefore not attain its density prior to clearing. . B. Unavoidable Adverse Effect Possible adverse effects that would result from the proposed development includes (1) some restriction of wildlife, (2) alter- ation of natural ground cover, (3) increased storm water drainage problems, (4+) increased load on sanitary sewer system, (5) more vehicles and traffic than presently exists, and (6) increased density. 1. Wildlife will, of course, be disturbed by the building activity and proximity of people„ We have no accurate count or in- ventory of wildlife. It is impossible to estimate the exact degree of disruption and relocation of wildlife. A major portion of the site is to be devoted to common area for recreational purposes and a portion of that space is proposed as "open space ". This will con- tribute some to the protection of wildlife but undoubtedly those species that are not people oriented will retreat to the natural area to the east. 2. The alteration of groundcover has already occurred by pre- vious clearing operations. The installation of landscaping, the planting of trees and the erosion control that will be required will result in renewal of ground cover and a certain amount of rejuven- ation of natural growth. 3. The storm water runoff was anticipated by the city and adjacent landowners prior to the zoning of the subject site and can be adequately controlled. 1+. Increased sanitary sewer loads are unavoidable when popul- ation in any area is increased. The system in the area is adequate to handle this increased load. 5. The traffic and number of vehicles will increase. In con- formation with City Ordinance #536. para. 5,. Sections (A.), (B.), (C), (D.), and (K.), applicant will comply in every respect. Applicant can further see the need for the extention of South 152nd from the easterly portion subject property to 62nd Avenue South, and is therefore attempting to gain the support of property owners who will benifit to initiate an L.I.J. to (A.) widen and improve South 152nd from IiacAdam Road to subject property, and (B.) dedicate a 50 foot Right of Way and improve same from the easterly boundry.of subject property to 62nd Avenue South. This action, though not totally a pact of City Ordinance # 536, is deemed by the applicant as a further step towards completing the comprehensive road system for the City of Tukwila. 6. The increased density may viewed as having an adverse effect, however; in the case at hand the density will not be increased beyond that allowed by zoning, will not be injurious to mental or.. physical health and well- being, and does not overcrowd the land. The number of units permitted by zoning on this site would be about 180 2 bedroom units on the R.M.H. portion, and 312 on the bal ante, which is zoned R4, making a total of 492 units.. The prelim- inary plat submitted to the Planning Department would reduce the allowable number of units by about 60 %s or a total of approximately 200 units on the entire site. Alternatives to the Pro•osed Action There are two possible alternatives to the proposed action; (1) no development, (2) single family subdivision. Other alterna- tives such as park, public open space and school grounds were dis- missed because the City has no plans to purchase the area, nor is . it part of the park and open space plan. The site is unusable and poorly located for schools and not part of the school plan. 1. No development; is not considered to be practical as this denies the owners the reasonable use of their property. 2. The property does not lend itself to single family dwellings as was forseen by the City's comprehensive plan . and excessive devel- opment costs due primarily to the solid rock base. D. Relationship Between Local Short Term Environmental Uses and The Maintenance and Enhancement of Long -Term Productivity. This aspect does not apply to the proposal being discussed as no short term .uses are being contemplated. E. Any Irreversible and Irretrievable Resource Commitments with the Proposed Action. Other than building materials and labor there is no resource commitment. The proposal does not require more resources than would be required for any other residential development. Resplctfully, Graydon Smith 13861 18th Ave. S.W. Seattle, Washington 98166 246 -3067 Frank Todd, Mayor CITY or T J K ILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWI LA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SUMMARY TRACTS 37 AND 38 BROOKVALE GARDEN TRACTS I. Location and Description of Project The proposed project will be located on Tracts 37 and 38 of the Brookvale Garden Tracts situated in the west half of Section 23, Township 23, Range 4E. The site.. is approximately 10 acres in size with varying topography. Ultimate development of the site will consist of approximately 200. apartment townhouse and single - floor units. In conjunction with this development, the conditions stipulated within City of Tukwila Ordinance #536, dated 3 December 1968 and titled 'Property Use and Development Agreement', will be complied with. Also included within project will be the improvement of South 152nd Street from 57th Avenue South extending easterly across the property. The platted thirty- foot right -of -way must be vacated and replatted as a fifty foot right -of -way conforming to the varying topography. . II. Purpose . The purpose of this project is to provide an economical use of the property, as it has been zoned for multiple- family use since 1968. III. Environmental Impact of the Proposed Project The project site is adjacent to one of the last few Environmental Assessment Summary Page 2 remaining relatively pristeen areas within the City. Care should be taken in adequately buffering the easterly and northerly portions of the site. While much of the existing scrub vegetation will be removed, subsequently causing a minor displacement of wildlife, approximately 20 acres of comparatively virgin land lies to the east of the project site and will ade- quately absorb any displaced wildlife from the project area. Inclusion of dense landscaping within the project area will further minimize this unavoidable but insignificant effect. While the project is residential in nature, the density associated with it must be considered the most significant impact. Effects of this factor will include increased demand on local utilities. The existing sanitary sewer facilities will be adequate 'if the existing ten inch line is extended to the intersection of South 152nd Street and 57th Avenue South. A major water loop must be completed to provide adequate water service. This would include the extension of an eight inch main from the intersection of South 152nd Street and 57th Avenue South to the intersection of South 151st Street and 62nd Avenue South. It should also be noted the Comprehensive Water Plan of the City indicates proposed water storage tanks located in this area. However, the legislative body of the City has made no firm committment to . enact that plan. Storm drainage of the site could be adequately accomplished by including storm sewers in the improvement of South 152nd Street. While traffic circulation within the site will be adequatley accomplished, the increased burden on the existing semi- improved portion of South 152nd Street bying between Macadam Road and 57th Avenue South will- - create the need for a fully- improved right -of -way meeting City standards. The increase in suspended particulates and noise levels are not considered to be of significance. IV. Alternatives Alternatives to the propsoed project include A) do nothing, and B) single - family subdivision. Alternative A would not allow for reasonable economic use of the land and Alternative B is economically unfeasible in light of the existing zoning and topography. Other alternatives such as public open space and school Environmental Assessment Summary Page grounds cannot be considered as the City has made no firm committment to-purchase the site, not is it included on any Capital Improvement Program of the City. The improvement of South 152nd Street is the most crucial element of the development. The feasibility of improving this street between Macadam Road and 62nd Avenue South should be considered as a viable alternative to alleviating the associated problems of both traffic and public safety. V. Long -Term Productivity and Irreversible Resource Committments Long -term productivity includes the provision of approximately 200 residential units in an employment area of regional significance. Irreversible resource committments are confined to the construction materials and land incidental to implementation of the project. VI. Summary While this project will have some noticeable impacts, none are considered by the City of Tukwila to be of significance. It is imperative, however, that all necessary precautions, as noted hereinabove, but not necessarily limited to those, be taken during imple .mentation of the proposed project to prevent any significant impacts on public utilities and rights- of-way. Gary Crutchfield Planning Technician