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CITY OF TUKWIL4
CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT:
I hereby certify that the information furnished in this environmental checklist
sheet is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Chief A.
Signature an Title
• Project Name: Parkway Plaza. North
Project Address: Southcenter..Parkway, Tukwila, WA
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ACTION BY OTHER' DEPARTMENTS:
1. Date of Review: Building • by:
Planning 1' \n`' 16 by:
Engineering . /-1-1 • 7 ` by:
Police by:
Fire by:
July 19, 1Date 976
Agency review of environmental checklist determined that:
':.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 impact and a complete environ -,-:
mental impact statement must be prepared prior to further action for permi
More specific information is needed to determine impact.
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3. Applicant was notified of decision on:
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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 statementlnot'be done:
Letter, phone
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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:
1. Name of applicant: Jack A. Benaroya Company
2. Address and phone of Applicant: 5950 6th South, Seattle. _WA 762 -475n
3. Project name: Parkway Plaza North
4. Project location: Southcenter Parkway
5. Nature and brief description of proposal :152,000 sq. ft. retail center of
building construction similar to existing Parkway Plaza
. Estimated completion date: November 1976
Do you-have any plans for future expansion, if yes please explain:
'What other governmental ..permits are required prior to completion of this
project?
(a) Rezone, conditional use, substantial development, etc. YES NO X -
y "y'' YES • NO
(b) King County Hydrolics Permit •
(c) Building permit YES X. .NO
(d) Puget Sound Air Pollution Control. Permit YES NO
(e) Sewer. hook . up permit YES X NO
(f) Sign permit YES NO X .
(g) Water hook up permit - YES X NO
(h) Storm water system permit
YES X NO
(i) Curb cut permit YES X NO
(j) Electrical permit (State of Washington) YES X NO
(k) Plumbing permit (King County) YES X NO
(1) Other
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 - e....1)•
11. Accepted by agency on: 141, by: 6. 6' iCell (to be filled in by city pon rec ipt of checklist)
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
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(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers
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,
'deposi`tion, 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:
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Air. Will the proposal . result in:
(a) Air emissions or deterioration
of ambient air quality?
(b) The creation of objectionable
odors?
are required.)
Yes Maybe
.X
(c) Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or
in any change in climate,
either locally or regionally?
Explanation:
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Ys Maybe No
Water. Will the proposal result i:
(a) Changes in currents, or the
course or direction of water
movements, in either marine X
or fresh waters? _
(b) Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the
amount of surface water run-
off?
(c) Alterations to the course or X
flow of flood waters?
(d) Change in the amount of surface
water in any watercourse? X X
(e) Discharge into surface waters,
ur 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? .
Explanation:
Site taken up by parking areas and building area will diminish
the amount of on site surface absorption of rain water.
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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:
(a) Changes in the diversity of species,
or numbers of any species of fauna
(birds, land animals including rep-
-flies, :fish and .shellfish, benthic
organisms, insects, or micro- fauna)?
(b) Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of fauna?
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 wildlife
habitat?
(c)
Explanation:
Noise.- Will the proposal increase exist
ing noise levels?
Explanation:
• Yes Maybe No
X •
X
Landscaping will be
provided for.
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light ht 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?
Explanation:
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:
Yes s Maybe
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?
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(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?
Yes Maybe No
X
Explanation:
Approximately 500 new parking spaces will be provided -to serve the new
development.
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:
Fire and police protection for retail development as normally required.
Project is contiguous to existing retail development requiring similar
service.
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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?
•Yes Maybe No
X
Explanation:
:152,000 sq. ft. development with anticipated energy usage of 2000 kilowatts.
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:
Existing utilities are in the area
serve the project. •
and'of sufficient size and capacity to
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:
X
Recreation. Will the proposal result in an
impact upon the quality or quantity of ex-
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-
cantinncrease in city revenues?
Explanation:
152,000 sq. ft. of retail space will increase city revenues . through.:- Sales
tax; business taxes and permits.
• Yes Maybe • No
Employment. Will the proposal create a
significant amount of new jobs?
Explanation:
Many new jobs will be created through management, administration, clerical,
and sales activities required in the:operation,of retail outlets... -