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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-ND-29 - LOWER FOSTER ANNEXATIONLOWER FOSTER ANNEXATION EPIC -ND -29 CITY OF TUKWILA CERTIIICATION BY APPLICANT: June 24, 19/S Ihereby certify that the information furnished in this environmental checklist • sheet is true and accurate to the best. of my knowledge. Fred N. Satterstrom Associate Planner Signature and Title • Project Name: Lower Foster Annexation Project Address: BELOW THIS LINE FOR CITY USE ONLY ACTION.BY OTHER-DEPARTMENTS: 1. Date of Review: Building .by: Planning by: Engineering by: Police by: Fire by: environmental checklist determined that: 2. Agency review of `:The project is exempt by definition. The project has no significant environmental impact and application should be processed without further consideration of environmental affects The project has significant environmental impactoandrah complete enen irpermi mental impact statement must be prepared p More specific information is needed to determine impact. Date =Check one CO or ( -) CO or ( -) CO or ( -) CO • or ( -) ( +) or (-) gnature and. itle.of Responsible Official 3. Applicant was notified of decision on: 'by Date In accordance with Washington State, Environmental Policy.Act and City of Tukwila Ordinance No. 759. (- : -) Means recommend a full environmental impact statement be done. (.-) Means recommend a full environmental impact statement'not•be done. Staff Person ate by . Letter, phone CITY OF TUKWILA ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE 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 an environmental assessment or full impact statement is required. Other forms have been developed for single- family home applications and legislation proposals. BACKGROUND DATA: Name of applicant: City of Tukwila 1. 2. Address and phone of Applicant: 14475 - 59th Avenue South 3. Project name: Lower Foster Annexation 4. Project location: Area between Tukwila City Limits and I -5 near Interurban.Ave. 5. Nature and brief description of proposal: Annexation of unincorporated area by the election method. 6. Estimated completion date: N/A 7. Do you -have any plans for future expansion, if yes please explain: N/A What other governmental permits are required prior to completion project? Rezone, conditional use, substantial King County HydrolicsPermit Building permit . Puget Sound Air Pollution Control. Permit Sewer hookup permit Sign permit Water hook up permit Storm water system permit Curb cut permit Electrical permit (State of Washington) Plumbing permit (King County) Other (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (1) development, etc. of this - YES YES YES .NO X YES • NO X YES • NO X YES -. YES YES YES NO X NO X YES YES NO X NO X . NO X NO X NO X No. X • 9. Do you know of any plans by others which may affect the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain: No 10. Agency requiring checklist: City of Tukwila, Department of Community Development 11. Accepted by agency on: July 22, 1976 by: (to be filled in by city upon receipt of checklist). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required.) Earth. Will the proposal result in: (a) Unstable earth conditions or in any changes in geologic sub - structures: (b) .Disruptions, displacements or overcovering of the soils: (c) Change in topography or ground surface relief features? (d) The destruction, covering, or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? (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 in 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: 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 in any change in climate, • either locally or regionally? Explanation: • 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 amount of surface water run- off? (c) Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? (d) Change in the amount of surface water in any watercourse? (e) Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of sur- face.'water quality, including temperature or turbidity? Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an acquifer by cuts or excavations? (h) Deterioration in ground water quality, either through direct injection, or through the seep - age of leachate, phosphates, detergents, waterborne virus or bacteria, or other substances .into the ground waters? (i) Reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water. supplies? (f) (g) Explanation: •Yes Maybe No X 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, micro-flora 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 bar- rier to the normal replenishment of existing species? Explanation: • Fauna:- Will the proposal result in: • • Yes Maybe No X X- X (a) Changes in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of fauna • (birds, land animals including rep- tiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects, or micro-fauna)? 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? X (d) Deterioration to existing wildlife habitat? Explanation: Noise. Will the proposal increase exist-' ing noise levels? Explanation: X • Light and Glare. .Will the proposal produce new light or glare? Explanation::' Land Use. Will. the proposal result in the alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? Yes • Maybe Explanation: Area will :beplanned by City of Tukwila instead of King County. Natural Resources. Will the proposal re- sult in: (a) Increase in the rate of use of any natural resource? (b) Depletion of any nonrenewable nat- ural resource? Explanation:.. 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 radiation) in the event of an accident or . upset conditions? Explanation: Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? . Explanation: Population may vary somewhat in density depending on . planned land use adopted for area upon annexation. X • Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing availability, or create a demand for additional housing? Explanation: Transportation /Circulation. Will the pro - posal 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 or air traffic? Explanation: Yes Maybe Local Services. Will the proposal have an .effect upon, or result in a need for new services in any of the following areas: (a) Fire protection? (b) Police protection? (c) Schools? (d) Parks? (e) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? (f) Other'governmental services? Explanation: Existing city resources (fire and police) are expected to be adequate to cover annexation area. Some roads may be improved. X 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: Utilities. Will ' the proposal result in a need for new - systems, or alterations to the follow- ing 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: • Yes Maybe No X Human Health. Will the proposal result in the creation of any health hazard or. potential . health hazard (excluding mental health) ?. Explanation: Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? Explanation: • Yes Maybe No Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of ex- X isting recreational opportunities? Explanation: Archeological /Historical. Will the proposal result in an alteration of a significant archeological or historical site? Explanation: Revenue. Will the proposal cause a signifi- cant increase in city revenues? Explanation: A significant gain in property tax 'revenues to the City of Tukwila is. expected. Employment. Will the proposal create.a significant amount of new jobs? Explanation: CITY OF TU14.IILA REPORT ON TWO POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREAS: 1. Peninsula (Pamela Drive) Area 2. Lower Foster Area PREPARED BY: TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY 2, 1976 PART 1 PART 11 PART 111 PART 1V TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PENINSULA POTENTIAL ANNEXATION LOWER FOSTER POTENTIAL ANNEXATION APPENDIX PART .I INTRODUCTION The Tukwila City Council requested the Planning Staff to provide information on two areas which could be used to determine the desireability of annexation and the best mathod to use if an annexation attempt is to be made. These two areas are shown on the following map. In this report, the area shaded as number one will be called the "Peninsula area and the area shaded as number two will be called the "Lower Foster area." This report covers each separately since they cannot be annexed under one action due to their physical separation. POTENTIAL ANNEXATION METHODS: There are several options that can be used in an annexation attempt. All of them need the support of the people in the area proposed to be annexed. The annexation alternatives are as follows: 1. By. Resolution for Election: Option 1. Resolution initiated by the City Council determining it would be in the best interest and general welfare of the City to annex the area and calling for an election. See RCW 35.13.015 for procedural requirements, 1973 supplement. Option 2. Petition for election to annex initiated by 200 of the qualified voters residing in the area who voted in the last election. The City Council by resolution must approve or reject the petition within 60 days and then initiate an election. RCW 35.13.020, 1973 supplement. • 2 By petition of property owners. By this method the following must occur: a. Not less than ten percent of the residents in the area to be annexed or the owners of not less than 10% of the area must notify the City Council of their intent to annex in writing. RCW 35.13.125 (1972) b. The City Council must than seta meeting date within 60 days with petitioners to determine if the City will accept the annexation, and other questions of assuming indebtedness and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan, if prepared. RCW 35.13.125 (1973). c. The petition for annexation is drawn by the City and must be signed by not less than 75% in value, according to assessed valuation, of the area to be annexed. RCW 35.13.130 (1973). • d. City Council passes a resolution accepting the annexation petition and states an "intent to annex" the area. RCW 35.13.125 (1973). e. Petition and intent to annex resolution passed to, King County Boundary Review Board for approval. RCW 35.13.171 (1973). f. After approval by above, City passes Ordinance annexing area. Annexation becomes effective on the date fixed on the annexing ordinance. RCW 35.13.160 (1973). For full requirements and procedures for annexation reference should be made to State Laws, RCW Chapter 35.13. SUMMARY: Based upon comments from department heads of the city, the two areas are considered natural service area extensions for the City without a need for additional manpower or equipment. See the letters in the back of this document for comments from the various departments. The major fiscal impact will be based upon a City Council decision whether or not to add the area to the present city undergrounding program. Staff recommends this program be extended. i cgTy OF TllWiLA PART II PENINSULA POTENTIAL ANNEXATION (PAMELA DRIVE AREA) EXISTING CONDITIONS: A. Natural Characteristics: This section is intended to provide some background information on the Natural Characteristics and related opportunities and limitations of the land due to these characteristics. 1. Geology: The Geology of this peninsula area is alluvium, it consists primarily of silt, clay and some peat all of "which was laid down by rivers after the retreat of the glacier. This area has poor founda- tion stability and sizemic stability. 2. . Slope: This area is flat, that is, between 0 -5% slope. 3. Water Features: The primary water feature is the Duwamish River which separates the peninsula from the rest of Tukwila. 4. Soils: The soils are alluvial in nature which are deep sedimentary soils of silt, clay and some peat. Characteristics of these soils include low bearing capacity, slight erosion problems, porr internal drainage, good arability and high water table. The high water table and low bearing capacity require much site preparation prior to development. The high fertility of the soil is well suited to agriculture. 5. Vegetation: There are some significant stands of trees generally following the banks of the Duwamish River. Otherwise, no significant vegetative characteristics exist. 6. Wildlife: The wildlife is generally that which is characteristic to the Tukwila area and valley environment. B Population /Social Characteristics: 1. Population: According to 1970 Census figures, the population of the area is 119. 2. Social Characteristics: There is no reliable information available regarding this subject. It can only be assumed it has age, income, educational and other social characteristics similar to the City of Tukwila residents. C. Housing Characteristics and Land Use: 1. Housing Characteristics: 1970 Census figures show approximately 20% of the houses built in Tukwila to have been constructed prior to 1950. It is felt that almost all of these structures in this area were built prior to 1950. There are approximately 38 housing units in this area, most of which are owner occupied. The average assessed valuation for 1975 of buildings in this area is approximately $7,300. Total 1975 assessed valuation of the entire area is approximately $589,000. (King County Assessor's Office Records) 2. Land Use: All of the land in the area being proposed for annexation is presently used for single - family dwelling purposes. The sole exception to this is a small pet bedding manufacturer which is in a small area intruding into this peninsula which is within the City limits of Tukwila and not included in this subject area. D. Zoning and Comprehensive Planning: 1. The present zoning under King County for this area is suburban residen- tial. This calls for minimum lots per dwelling unit of 5 acres unless an approved subdivision has been established in the area. Average lot size per dwelling is approximately 12,500 square feet. 2. Comprehensive Plan: King County Comprehensive Plan for this area is the same as their zoning category. E. Streets /Bridges /Railroads: 1. Streets: Access to this area is over a bridge from Interurban Avenue on the west and South 130th Place on the North. Some of the roads in the area are in need of operating. There are approximately .8 of 1 mile of road in this area. 2. Bridges: There is one bridge providing access to the area accross the Duwamish River from Interurban Avenue. This is an old bridge and narrow width with an established load limit placed on it. The bridge from Interurban to this area is substandard but sound. 3. Railroads: A major railroad right -of -way exists adjacent of this area on the east making access in that direction impossible. F. Utilities: There presently are no sanitary sewers being provided to this area. The adequacy of water and storm sewer is uncertain at this time, however, any public improvements regarding utilities for this area would be supported by the local occupants through a Local Improvement District. Utility installation should cause no additional expense to the City of Tukwila. PROPOSED ACTIONS SHOULD AREA ANNEX A. Zoning: Zoning under King County presently limits lot area to a dwelling per 5 acres. The exception is if this area has an approved subdivision in which case the lots can be the size approved in the subdivision. Based upon the fact that the existing average lot size in the area is now approximately 12,5000 square feet, it is recommended that this area be zoned the closest city zoning category of R -1 -12.0. B. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan for this area should be for low density residential until such time as the necessary utilities are installed. At that point smaller single - family lot sizes could be allowed if applied for. C. Street Improvements, Undergrounding: 1. If this area is to annex to the City, a program should be established to provide the necessary street improvements and also to schedule the area into the existing undergrounding program. It is estimated that road improvemnts in the first year would cost the city about $3,000, for 450 feet of road improvements. D. Utilities: Any utilities installed into this area should be paid for on a local improvement district basis. Attempts should also be made by the City of Tukwila to determine if any matching monies are available from other sources to participate in the installation of utilities if it is deter- mined that they are needed. • ANNUAL REVENUE ESTIMATES TO THE CITY IF ANNEXED 1. Property Tax: 2.. Sales Tax: 3. Gambling Tax: 4. Per Capita Tax: 5. Business License: 6. Miscellaneous: a. Fines and Forfitures b. Building permits c. Dog and Cat licences • $ 589,000 x .003515 = $ 2,070 27.28 x 119 3,250 500 Total Estimated Revenues $ 5,820 FIRST YEAR COST ESTIMATES TO THE CITY IF ANNEXED 1. Street Improvements: 2. Utilities: 3. Undergrounding Program: 4. Census in Conjunction with Annexation: $ .25 x 119 $ 3,000 unavailable 30 5. Miscellaneous: undeterminable Total First Year Cost Estimate: $ 3,030 COST /REVENUE ANALYSIS: (Long term projection) Since this area is a natural area for extension of city services, no added manpower or equipment should be needed. The major costs will be street maintenance and improvements and undergrounding, should the city wish to extend this service. The cost revenue projections show the area will bear its share of the costs of city services rendered. However, should the city extend the underground - ing to provide this service, this would not be true. Staff recommends schedul- ing the underground program to this area. P A R T I I I LOWER FOSTER POTENTIAL ANNEXATION EXISTING CONDITIONS: A. Natural Characteristics: This section is included to give some general physical characteristics of the land from information contained in the Data Inventory: Tukwila Planning Area, 1975. 1. Geology: The area is composed of 3 geologic characteristics. These are Vashon till, alluvium, and outwash deposits-. Reference should be made to page 10 of the Data Inventory for the explanation and characteristics of each of the geologic deposits and map 1-2 in the same document for the general locations of each type of geologic feature. 2. Slope Stability: All areas within this annexation appear to have no problems in this category except a small area along Interurban Avenue South, south of 52nd Avenue South. In this area, the stability is un- known and should be investigated prior to any development occur- ing. Reference Map 1 -3 in the Tukwila Data Inventory Document.. 3. Slopes: The vast majority of the property within the proposed annexation is less than 15 %. These areas pose no problems from a development standpoint. A small portion of land in the northerly portion of the proposed annexation does contain some slopes from 15 to 25% Reference Map 1 -4 in the Data Inventory Document for the location of lands within the various slope categories. 4. Soils Groups: There are 3 soils groups in this area. These are till soils over bedrock, till soils over hardpan, and alluvial soils. The vast majority of the soils are the till over bedrock. In the northern portion of the area, there are till soils over hardpan and alluvial soils for a narrow strip along Interurban Avenue. Reference page 22 and Map 1 -6 in the Data Inventory Document for Soils Characteristics and general locations of these soils. B. Population and Social Characteristics: 1. Populations: The 1970 Census shows the lower Foster area by census block has a total population of approximately 317 persons. The vast majority of that population appears to live south of South 39th Street and west of 53rd Avenue South. 2. Social Characteristics: The 1970 Census figures are unreliable for this area. Due to this, it can only be assumed that the general population char- acteristics are similar to that of the Census tract within which the City of Tukwila is located. That is, a median age of 25.4 years, average education at 122 years, average income $11,500. Additional information on this subject can be found in the Tuk- wila Data Inventory, pages 86 -91. C. Housing Characteristics and Land Use: 1. Housing Characteristics: It is estimated that the majority of the structures in the sub - ject area were constructed prior to 1950. Based on 1975 King , County Department of Assessment Figures, the average value of improvements on properties is $9,100. The average lot value is approximately $5,000. The value of the entire area proposed for annexation according to 1975 King County Assessor's office records is $1,310,000. Of this, $790,000 is for improvements and $520,000 for the value of the land. According to 1970 Federal Census figures, there are 89 single family homes and 19 living units in multiple quarters (two' per structure or more). 2. Land Use: The land within this potential annexation area is predominantly single family with 1 business, a machine shop, located adjacent to Interstate 5 on South 144th Street and several businesses on Interurban Avenue South north of 52nd Avenue South. Adjacent to 52nd Avenue South is one 4 -plex and presumably several duplexes interspersed into the area from converted single family homes. In addition, adjacent to and north of South 139th Street lies some school district property, of which approximately 3 acres is leased by the City for park purposes. A school district maintenance fa- cility is also located in that area as well as additional property owned by the district south of South 139th Street. Valuation figures shown in item 1 above do not include the value shown for school district properties, but only taxable property. D. Zoning /Comprehensive Plan: 1. Almost all of the property within this potential annexation is zoned suburban /residential, which requires minimum lots of 5 acres per dwelling unless within an approved subdivision. Property adjacent to Interurban Avenue is generally zoned BC (Commercial) with some RM 2400 zoning buffering the residential area from the commercial. One area adjacent to Interurban Avenue, south of South 135th Street is generally zoned suburban/ residential since no access is available. directly onto Interurban' Avenue due to the steep terrain. 2. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan for the S -R zoning is under King County that minimum lot area as allowed within an approved subdivision. Otherwise minimum lot area per dwelling would be 5 acres. North of the single family area is proposed medium density apartments (RM 2400) with a narrow strip of BC (Commercial) zoning along Interurban Avenue where street level access is available to the abutting land. E. Streets: Other than approximately 540 feet of road, the present roads should be serviceable for a period of approximately 2 years without any major maintenance. To upgrade these roads would cost approximately $4,000. There are approximately 1 3/4 miles of roads within this proposed annexation and these would be scheduled in with the rest of the roads within the City for preventative maintenance and improvements as needed. F. Utilities: 1. Sewers: This area is currently served by the City of Tukwila for sanitary sewage disposal and additions to that department would not be re- quired since it is being handled with present staff plus the one man added in the 1976 budget. 2. Water Service: Water in this area is presently being provided by water districts 38 and 20 which would not require any changes within the City of Tukwila water department at this time. It should be noted that at such time as annexations increase to the point where it is felt necessary for the City of Tukwila to assume responsibility for either of these water districts, plans would be necessary to increase the staff to support these services. Any additions of staff for this purpose would be of no cost to the City since utility departments are self supporting from the revenues produced on service charges for providing the water. 3. Undergrounding Utilities: It would be the recommendation of staff that these areas be programed into the present City of Tukwila undergrounding pro - gram to receive the benefits of the present occupance of the City of Tukwila will be receiving from that program. PROPOSED ACTIONS SHOULD AREA ANNEX: A. Zoning: It would be the staff recommendation that existing King County zoning classifications be converted to the nearest similar City ,zoning cate- gory. Staff recommends the following conversions: a. S -R to R -1 -12.0 b. RM 2400 to R -3 c. B -C to C -2 B. Comprehensive Plan: The following recommendations are made regarding the proposed comprehen- sive plan for the area should it annes to the City of Tukwila. Staff recommends the following: 1. That portion of land north of South 135th Street and approxi- mately 100 feet southwest of Interurban be designated for commer- cial purposes. 2. That area north of South 136th Street and generally from 100 feet to 300 feet southwest of Interurban Avenue be designated as medium density multiple family. Also, in this classification would be the 100 feet depth from Interurban between South 135th and South 136th. 3. That area south of the above 2 and south of South 136th Street all be designated as single . family residential. C. Street Improvements /Under rounding Program Extension: 1. Street Improvements: This area will need about 540 feet of asphalt overlay at an ap- proximate cost of $4,000. Other than that, the remaining 1 3/4 miles of road within the proposed annexation can be worked into the present City of Tukwila Maintenance program without a signi- ficant impact on the operations of the department. For further information on this see the letter from Steve Hall to Mr. Kjell Stoknes in the back of this document. 2. Undergrounding Program Extension: At the present time there is an undergrounding program scheduled for the entire residential area within the City of Tukwila. Staff recommends that this program be extended to this area. This in- cludes at a cost to the City.the undergrounding of overhead lines, . street overlay, and in most cases, sidewalks. D. Utilities Needed: Utility Departments are self supporting, and any additional utilities needed in the area would be paid for by the user and the ongoing maintenance program also being paid for by the user through service charges placed on the relevant utility. In general, sewers are being provided to the area by the City of Tukwila and water is being pro- vided to the area by water districts 38 and 20. FIRST YEAR REVENUE ESTIMATE TO CITY IF ANNEXATION OCCURS: 1. Property Tax: $1,310,000 x .003515 = $ 4,600 2. Sales Tax: 250. 3. Gambling Tax:. $8,000 per quarter x 4 = 32,000 4. Per Capita State Distributed Income: 27.28 x 317 = 8,650 5. Business License: 2 x $25 = 50 6. Miscellaneous: 1,500 a. Dog & Cat b. Fines & Forfeitures c. Building Permits d. Other Total Estimated Revenues $ 47 ;050 FIRST YEAR COST ESTIMATES TO THE CITY IF ANNEXED: 1. Street Improvements: $ 4,000 2. Utilities: --- 3. Undergrounding Program: undeterminable 4. Census of Area: .25¢ per person x 317 = 80 5. Miscellaneous: Total Estimated Costs First Year $ 4,080 It "is estimated that this area is a natural service area of Tukwila and present city manpower and equipment is adequate to service it. COST /REVENUE ANALYSIS: Since this area represents a logical service area to the city, no additional manpower and machinery are needed. The main costs will be related to street maintenance and improvements. The most costly item will relate to council policy on whether or not to extend the undergrounding program to this area at city expense. Staff re- commends this program be extended to this area. PART 1V APPEIDIX PUBLB WORKS DE ARTM Ahr 6230 Southcenter L oulevard Tukwila, Washington 6 "= 06'7 telephone C 206 a 242 - 2177 January 14, 1976 z Mr. Kjell Stoknes Planning Director City of Tukwila OD 6230 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, Washington 98067 Re: Proposed Annexation E Lower Foster Area Q Pamela Drive Area E' Dear Kjell: Mr. Isler, Mr. Williams and I toured the entire area under consider- ation for annexation by the City of Tukwila Council. I am attach- ing a report which briefly indicates the condition, length and possibility of repairs with a time limit established. Other. than N approximately .540 feet of road within the lower Foster area and approximately 450 feet within the Pamela Drive area the present roads should be serviceable for a period of approximately two years without major maintenance. To upgrade these roads to a minimum standard would cost approximately $7,000.00. The other roads, as indicated in the attached report are in good serviceable condition and would not need more than the normal minor patching during the next several years. The roads are all located in primarily residential areas and are not subject to high volume or heavy truck load traffic which causes rapid deteriation CC of roads. F- ID z Within the lower Foster annexation area there are approximately one and three quarters (1 3/4) miles of road and within the proposed Pamela Drive annexation there are approximately eight tenth (8/10) of a mile of roadway surface. The lower Foster area is currently served by the City of Tukwila for sanitary sewage disposal, and additions to this department would not be required as we are handl- ing it with our current staff and the addition of one man at the 1976 Budget time. The water service is presently by Water Districts #38 and #20, and at the present time would not require any changes within the City of Tukwila Water Department. However, at such time . as annexations would increase to the point where it was felt neces- sary for the City of Tukwila to assume responsibility of either of Win Mr. Kjell Stoknes Page these Water Districts, plans would have to be made as to increase in staff. Again as I stated in past annexation proposals, the utility departments are self supporting, and would be carried so through the revenues produced on service charges for providing water or disposal of sanitary sewage. The only department to be affected by either annexation would be the City Street Maintenance Department. It is the opinion of myself and Mr. Gene Isler, Field Superintendent, that additional staff would not be needed at this immediate time. However, to more efficiently serve the larger and more disbursed . area a replacement would have to be made of the existing one ton dump truck with a two ton dump truck in order to facilitate a larger carrying capacity to serve these more outlying areas. This is required strictly from an efficiency stand- point. However, I must make you aware that it is the plan of this Department to request a new two ton dump truck in the 1977 Budget to replace the current one ton truck which has reached its economic life expectancy. Therefore, from a practical point of view, I can foresee no additions required to the City Staff because of either of these annexations. Some of the more minor costs involved would be the resigning of the streets to City standards which cannot realistically be estimated in thisshort period of time. However, this would be distributed over a period of time and be programmed within the regular budget. The final item of concern of this Department would be as to the Council's position in the extension of the current philosophy of under - grounding of utilities and upgrading of City streets at no cost to the citizens. The present six year Utility Undergrounding Program will be completed, if continued on its present schedule, in the year 1982. If the Council wishes to continue this policy in annexed areas, it would be the suggestion of this office that immediately upon annexation of these areas, if this does come to fruition, that this department be allowed to extend the Utility Undergrounding Comprehensive Plan to cover those areas within the annexed areas. The most critical item within the proposed annexation is the old wooden trestle bridge which crosses the Green River at 56th Ave. South. This bridge is currently in good structural condition and is capable of with- standing normal legal loads under the posted conditions of one legal load at a time. This bridge provides a serviceable access although it is substandard in roadway width and in verticle clearance. However, with only two industries utilizing this structure with larger trucks, the life span of this bridge could be prolonged for a considerable amount of time. Mr. Kjell Stoknes Page 3 The Pamela Drive area is currently not served by sanitary sewers, and the indications of the Health Department is that there are no serious failures of septic tanks in this area to merit the installation of same. If the nature of this area stays as residential, the installation of sanitary sewers would be in the far future unless the guidelines of the King County Health Department or the State Department of Ecology change radically. To briefly summarize what I have stated, the Public Works Department should not require additional manpower but merely an upgrading of the one vehicle as stated. Due to the addition of certain equipment within the Public Works Maintenance Department, manpower has been placed in the position of being more .efficiently utilized to complete more work within a shorter period of time, thus giving me the confidence in the decision I have herein stated. However, if you wish more detailed information do not hesitate to ask me for same. Sincerely yours, Steven M. Hall, P.E. Public Works Director SMH /ma Enclosure: Condition of Roads PROPOSED ANNEXATION - Lower Foster Area CONDITION OF ROADS 53rd Ave. South from So. City Limits to South 144th Oiled surface, fair condition, will need overlay within 2 years Length - 900 feet 53rd Ave. South from 144th to 137th Entire street overlayed under LID #18 - good condition, no work for approximately 3 to 5 years. Possibility of storm drainage improvements within 1 to 2 years. Length - 2,150 feet. 53rd Ave. South from 137th to 52nd Ave. South Overlayed by County summer of 1975 - no work necessary for approximately 5 years. Length - 450 feet, storm drainage is open ditch. 52nd Ave. South from Interurban to 51st Ave. South Overlayed under LID ,118, sidewalk one side (old sidewalk presently serviceable). No work on street for approximately 5 years. Length - 980 feet. South 138th St. and 51st Ave. South parallel with Interstate #5 to location approximately 700 feet North of Interurban Road is oil shot overlay in good condition,width somewhat substandard. No turn around at end of roadway, would need minor work within 2 years. Length - 750 feet. Small winding road between 51st Ave. South and 52nd Ave. South Alignment and surface substandard. Presently gravel surface with patches of oil mat, does not meet minimum City standards. Check for ownership of right -of -way. Street denoted as South 136th Street. Length - 540 feet. 52nd Place South, One way from 52nd Ave. So. to South 137th St. Overlayed by King County during summer of 1975, no work required for approximately 5 years. Street noted as 52nd Place South on South 137th . Street. Length - 230 feet. South 137th Street from 53rd Ave. South to 52nd Ave. South Oil mat surface, minor maintenance needed on a continuing basis, possibility of overlay with 2 years. Length - 310 feet. 51st Ave. South from South 138th. Street to Cul -de -sac immediately North of South 139th Street Street was overlayed under LID #18, sidewalk on East side in semi- useable state. Cul -de -sac not entirely paved, minor work in patching would be necessary within first year, and overlay possibility within 5 years. Length - 850 feet. CONDITION OF ROADS CONTINUED Page 2 South 139th Street from 52nd Ave. South to 53rd Ave. South Present surface oil mat in fair condition, lighter maintenance over the next two years needed with complete overlay within five years. Length - 350 feet. South 142nd Street from 53rd Ave. South west to 52nd Ave. South Street was overlayed under LID #18, no cul -de -sac at Interstate #5. No maintenance required within 5 years. Length - 370 feet. 52nd Ave. South running northerly and southerly from South 142nd Street near Interstate #5 Width is substandard, but overlay satisfactory for service for a period of approximately five years without any major maintenance. Length - 620 feet. This concludes all roads within the Lower Foster proposed annexation. .PAMELA DRIVE ANNEXATION 56th Ave. Bridge Bridge is old and of substandard width and capacity, wood trestle but currently serves the needs of the area. This structure would have to be replaced within five to ten years in order to meet current standards. However, the structure itself is sound for serviceability under current restrictions. Structure is presently one half City and one hal f County. 56th Ave. South from the center line of Green River easterly to South 130th Place Street is an old oil mat overlay, would need minor maintenance over the next two to three years, should be overlayed within five years. Storm drainage is non - existant. Length - 1,790 feet. 57th Ave. South from South 130th Place to the present City Limits near Pamela Drive. Street has non - existant surfacing and would need a complete overlay and up grade. Length - 450 feet. South 130th Place from 57th Ave. South to South 129th Street Street is an extremely low volume intertie between Allentown and the Pamela Drive area. Surface is oil mat, storm drainage is non - existant, widening of the street under the Interstate #5 Bridge would be impossible due to the restrictions of the right -of -way and bridge abutments. CONDITION OF ROADS CONTINUED Page 3 Minor maintenance would be needed over the normal period of time, possible overlay within 5 years. Length - 2,080 feet. This ends the description of all streets within the Pamela Annexation. • • FORE DEPARTMENT CITY of TU KW LA 444 ANDOVER PARK EAST TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 TELEPHONE: (206) 244 -7221 December 31, 1975 Kjell Stoknes, Director Planning Department City of Tukwila Dear Kjell: In regard to your memorandum of December 29, 1975 relating to the Peninsula and lower Foster annexation, I would like to . make the following comments: Item #1 - No additional manpower would be needed based solely upon the requirements for the two annexations. Item #2 - No additional equipment would be needed based .solely upon the requirements for the two annexations. Item #3 - I would hope that the street conditions in . the lower Foster annexation and that the water systems in both annexations would be given serious review in your reports. . Generally, I am in favor of the annexations due to the need for straightening of boundaries and faster service to the people involved as provided under first'response agreement with King County Fire District #1 for the Peninsula'area, and which is presently being negotiated with King County Fire District #18 for the lower Foster area. If you wish any further information, feel free to contact me. Sincerely, HHC:vma H.H. Crawley cc: TFD file • Fire Chief . • MEMORANDUM • CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO: John Sheets FROM: Kjell Stoknes SUBJECT:. Proposed Peninsula and Lower Foster annexations,. FROM: John Sheets SUBJECT:- Proposed annexation DATE: Jan. 2,1976 DATE: Dec. 29, 197 The City Council has requested that the Planning Department gather some':' relevant information for them to use in deciding the annexation potential on the two above referenced areas. In responce to this, I would appreci- ate it if you could provide me with the following information should the two referenced areas be brought into the City: 1. Additional man power requirements,and total cost. 2. Additional vehicular needs and costs. John, I realize that these will strictly be estimates and that's all I'm really after. Thanks. KS /cw Kjelll Stoknes Inresponse to above; this proposal will not significately impact our manpower or vehicle needs in the immediate future should the city accept it. • , JAS /jas OFFICE MEMO CITY a F TU K IL January 9, 1976 TO: Kjell Stoknes, Planning Dir. FROM: Shirlee Kinney, City Clerk SUBJECT: Proposed peninsula and lower Foster annexation In reply to your memo of December 29th: The following areas would be of concern this office but it is my determination that the cost factors would be insignificant. a, Census of'area annexed (Could be done in -house or retain a person at 20¢ per name obtained) b, Licensing of cats and dogs at $1.00 per dog and $.80 per cat. c, Licensing of businesses at $25.00 per business d, Registering of voters and election costs (insignificant). This proposed annexation would not require additional manpower or machinery for this department. Shirlee Kinney, City Cler