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Home My WebLink AboutSEPA EPIC-ND-8 - CITY OF TUKWILA - LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #26 (LID)LID 26 EPIC -ND -8 Frank Todd, Mayor CITY of TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT DECLARATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT L.I.D. #26 Type of Proposed Action: Local Improvement District for the construction of sanitary sewers. Official Title and Summary of the Proposed Action Review of Environmental Assessment The official action proposed is a consideration by the City of Tukwila to authorize and permit the construction of sanitary sewers within the City limits. Summary of Environmental Impact The adverse environmental impact of the proposed action is declared insignificant. The proposed action consists of an underground utility collecting sewage from a predominantly residential area. The project is consistent with areawide water quality objectives and will alleviate ground water quality problems and public health problems by providing an underground sewer utility. Temporary adverse effects can be expected essentially consisting of inconveniences such as open trenches, dust, mud and noise from construc- tion equipment. Summary of Alternatives to the Proposed Action 1. Do nothing Declaration signed this /21f September, 1974. Gary Kuc Planning 1 ector • ,ed. • Frank Todd Mayor ITV ®r TU : 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Mr. Robert V. Murdock Yoshida, Inc. 6133 Maynard Ave. So. Seattle, WA 98108 Dear Mr. Murdock: 12 September 1974 Enclosed is a copy of the Negative Declaration issued for Tukwila L.I.D. #26. To the best of my knowledge, the procedural requirements of both the State Environ- mental Policy Act (S.E.P.A.) and these of the City's Environmental legislation (chapter 18.98'of the Tukwila Municipal Code) have been complied with satisfactorily. Thank you for mailing me a copy of the Environmental Assessment. Sincerely, GK /cw Enclosure: As stated Gary Ku n. i Planning Director • 12530 - 37TH AVENUE NORTHEAST SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98125 TELEPHONE: (206) 767-3820 OR 767 -3456 YOSHIDA INCORPORATED CONSULTING ENGINEER 6133 MAYNARD AVENUE SOUTH SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98108 September 6, 1974 City of Tukwila 6230 South Center Blvd. Tukwila, Washington 98067 Attention: Mr. Gary Kucinski Subject: Tukwila L.I.D. 26, Sanitary Sewer Project Environmental Assessment Gentlemen: In accordance with our telephone discussion on September 3, 1974, I have enclosed a copy of the document that contains the Environment Assessment for the McMicken Heights area which includes your L.I.D. 26 Sanitary Sewer Project. This brochure is transmitted for your use and /or records as appropriate. The document also contains the hearing notices and record of public participation before the June 7, 1973 joint U.L.I.D. /Environmental Hearing. Copies of this document were made available in the Val Vue Sewer District Office and the Tukwila City Hall for review on May 11, 1973. No comments were received from any public agencies or residents on the environmental effects of the project before, during or after the June 7, 1973, hearing. If you have any questions or need additional copies, please contact this office. Sincerely yours, Robert . Murdock RVM /jm Enclosure cc: Val Vue Sewer District Steve Hall, Tukwila Val Vue Sewer District King County Seattle, Washington PROPOSED McMICKEN HEIGHTS SEWER SYSTEM . ULID #6 AND TUKWILA INFORMATION BROCHURE Prepared by: Yoshida Incorporated Consulting Engineers Seattle, Washington May 1973 VAL VUE SEWER DISTRICT President of Board Secretary of Board Commissioner. Mr Andrew Simkus Mrs. Betty Lunz CONSULTANTS Col Butters Attorney Mr Bruce Durocher Bond Counsel Preston Thorgrimson Starin Ellis'and Holman Mr. Donald Holman Financial Consultant Seattle Northwest Securities Corporation Mr Sam Granberg Engineer Yoshida Incorporated Mr Ken Yoshida Mr Robert. Murdock T A B L E O F ' C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Facility 7 Justification 7 Site Map 8 Comprehensive Planning 9 Schedule 10 Costs 10 Financing 10 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS 11 LEGAL HEARING NOTICES 14 INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS NOTICE 16 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this brochure is to provide handout material for public inspection prior to the public hearing on the proposed McMicken Sewer System Project. This brochure contains information describing the project, study and planning activities, justification, costs, current status of project funding, technical endorsements, schedule, environ- mental effects and benefits of the proposed improvement. BACKGROUND The proposed McMicken Heights Sewer System area is bounded on the North by S. 160th Street, on the East by Interstate 5 Freeway, on the South by S. 176th and S. 181st Streets, and 38th Avenue S. -on the West. A portion of the project between 51st Avenue S. and Interstate 5 Freeway lies within the city limits of Tukwila. The project area outside the city limits of Tukwila is also identified as Utility Local Improvement District (ULID) #6. Over the past few years many property owners have made inquiries about sewer service for the McMicken Heights area, community meetings have been held that strongly endorsed sewers, the Health Department has expressed the need for sewers from a health standpoint and as a result, the area was annexed t� the Val Vue Sewer District, plans and assessment roll have been prepared by the consultant, and just recently a resolution was passed to create:a- ::ULID. On May 21, 1973, the Board of. Commissioners of the Val Vue Sewer District, King County, Washington, adopted their Resolution No. 619 declaring an intention to create'ULID.' #6_for the purpose ofaequiring, constructing and installing a sewer collection system, pump station and interceptor in the McMicken Heights area. Further, legal . arrangements have been made with the city of Tukwila to pay the costs of sewers installed in the city portion of the project. BACKGROUND (Continued) The sewer interceptor and pump station portion of the proposed project have qualified for Federal and State funding. Word has been received from Mr. Roy Ellerman, Chief of the Municipal Section of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), "That when grant authority is received from the EPA in Washington, D. C., and when certain conditions are met, the McMicken Heights project will receive a grant from Federal sources totaling 75% of the pump station and interceptor costs ". Another 15% of the costs are expected from the State Department of Ecology. The McMicken Heights Interceptor is on the current state priority listing of projects to receive fiscal year 74 funds. The Federal and State grant will provide approximately. $250,000 of the interceptor and pump station costs. The remaining 10 percent of the interceptor costs and cost of the sewer collection system for McMicken Heights are estimated to cost $1,880,000 and will be funded by direct assessment to the property owners and monthly service:: charges. In order for the Val Vue Sewer District to re- ceive the State and Federal funds, the EPA must receive the results of the environmental hearing planned on June 7, 1973 and receive assurance that the District will concurrently proceed with the construction of the related McMicken Heights Sewer Collection System. The plans and assessment rolls have been prepared by the Dis- trict and their Consultants for the upcoming ULID #6 hearing. Individual assessments and pertinent information should have been received by property owners May 24, 1973. The Board of Commissioners set June 7, 1973 as the date of the public hearing on the ULID #6 project. The Environmental Impact Assessment hearing will be at 7:00 p.m. and the ULID Assessment Roll at 8:00 p.m. at the Crestview Elementary School, 16200 42nd Avenue South, Seattle, Washington. The public hearing will discuss the project plan, the environmental aspects and the ULID objections. BACKGROUND (Continued) Any protests of the environmental effects of the project should be submitted, in writing, to the District by 7:00 p.m., June 7, 1973. Any protests to the ULID #6 formation should be submitted to the District, in writing, by 8:00 p.m., June 7, 1973. Any persons who wish to express their views or just be informed on the current planning for the proposed project should appear at the above noted hearings. Persons unable to appear for the environmental portion of the public hearing should address their comments or objections, in writing, to the Val Vue Sewer District, 15027 Military Road S., Seattle, Washington 98188, and ensure they are received by the District prior to 7:00 p.m. on June 7, 1973. All persons desiring to object to the formation of the proposed ULID must file their written protests with the District prior to 8:00 p.m. on June 7, 1973. The content of this brochure is intended to provide interested citizens with an understanding of the proposed project and to assist in the preparation of questions or comments prior to the above noted hearing. In order to provide maximum understanding of the proposed project and to answer questions from individual property owners, the Val Vue Sewer District will hold two informational meetings at the District Office at 15027 Military Road S. The first meeting will be on June 1, 1973 from 5 to 9 p.m. The second meeting will be on June 4, 1973 from 7 to 9 p.m., immediately after the regular board meeting. The District consultants will be available at both meetings and all property owners are urged to attend. Any questions regarding the McMicken Heights sewer.project should be directed to the Val Vue Sewer District Office or one of the following Commissioners: District Office....242 -3236 Mr. Andrew Simkus..242 -2576 Mrs. Betty Lunz....242 -1577 Mr. W. B. Butters. 243-7206 BACKGROUND (Continued) The remainder of this brochure is devoted to a more detailed description of the proposed project, its justification, environ- mental effects, benefits, costs and schedule. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Facility As stated earlier, the purpose of the proposed underground.utility is to collect sewage in the McMicken.Heights area. This facility will also transport the sewage to the existing sewer trunks that flow into the Metro Sewer System which includes sewage. treatment at the Renton Metro Plant. The facilities to be constructed under this project consist of. 1 pump station, 1,630 feet of 6" pipe, 62,500 feet of 8" pipe, 2,840 feet of 10" pipe, 4,020 feet of 12" pipe, 330 manholes and cleanouts, and related appurtenances. The boundaries of ULID #6 and City of Tukwila, the proposed under- ground sewer facilities and the existing sewer facilities are shown on the drawing on the following page. Since the proposed collection system is planned for installation only in public right -of -ways and easements, relocation of buildings is not required. A small triangle of land too small for a building site will be acquired for the pump station facility. Following construction, the operation and maintenance of the pro- posed sewer facility can be absorbed by the existing staff without additional training or added personnel. Justification The necessity of sewers in McMicken Heights area is determined physically by the moderate to extremely poor drainage character- istics of the soils in the area and, politically by'the stricter —4 S.R. S. 1561h ST. S I3 8 to Si 5. 1 ▪ s L. ... . \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\ \ - TUKWILA CITY 1 - 1 �� LIMITS ......... ��,- s!I6o,n sT. I i- j '1 4,141 1 r. r We =� � r 1 > TO METRO • TREATMENT PLANT BEGIN INTERCEPTOR CRESTVIE W ELEM. SCHOOL .N.tw WAY ' 3! n_ .d j S. 164 to ST. TUKWILA CITY LIMITS ,•p ;' S. 1661h St U 9 • - -- 5.166th SL 1% . I I I I r"" 1/ I I j l ••, -...›.-...4.>-13.-.>-_ � -- -- -1L- ; L... i - – . -on. -j - .- -r. 1/ "I i - Q -- I � Q p :'^ . I�i i. S8 h 7. 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This area has a serious sewage problem which creates potential health hazards. Sewers are the only answer ". According to Health_ Department records, several homes in the McMicken Heights area have had trouble with their septic systems and have required costly repairs. The Health Department is concerned about addi- tional homes presently having difficulties that cannot be solved without public sewers or excessive individual costs. The small streams in the area are so polluted.that government agencies are very reluctant to the point of refusing any guarantee of mortgages. "In an area where septic systems work poorly, the only way to make full use of residential property as.well as pro- tect long -term property values is to install sewers ", according to Churck Barnes of Unruh Realty. He further states,-"That VA and FHA are presently refusing to guarantee some mortgages in the McMicken Heights area. Even conventional financing is currently being turned down. This means that buying and selling of homes will become more and more difficult to transact The proposed project is consistent with areawice water quality objectives and will alleviate ground water quality problems and public health problems by providing adequately sized sewer lines . to handle present and ultimate sewage flow in the service area. The installation of sewers in the project area would remove the septic effluent from drainage ditches and streams, thus removing the health hazard and would also have a beneficial affect on the storm water system. Delay of the project to another year will mean added costs to the property owners due to higher prices. Comprehensive Planning The facility to be constructed under this project represents an integral part of the long -term comprehensive sewage disposal plan of the Val Vue Sewer District, King County, and Metro's ,PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Continued) Comprehensive Planning (Continued) area -wide planning to remove and prevent future pollution of the Duwamish River, Elliott Bay, and Puget Sound. Official comments have been received from the Puget Sound Governmental Conference and the State of Washington's Planning and Community Affairs Agency. Their comments indicate that the McMicken Heights Sewer System Project is in conformance with present plans, . policies and pro- grams under their jurisdiction. Schedule. The plans and specifications for the facility will be ready for advertising for bids 90 days after approval of ULID #6. In accordance with this plan, the construction could start as early as January, 1974 and be completed in July, 1974. Costs The total estimated cost of the proposed project is $20,130,000 which includes costs of construction, administration, legal and technical services. The ULID #6 portion is $1,710,000; the City of Tukwila's portion is $170,000; and $250,000 will be provided by the EPA &State. The costs of bringing sewer service to the property line for each property owner will be based on the following: 1. Area charge of 1 -1/2 cents per square foot. 2. Lateral charge of $12.50 front foot. 3. ;Side sewer:stub::charge: of $175.00._ per connection. 4. Monthly service charge will be $6.25. The house service between the end of the side sewer at the property line and house plumbing must be accomplished by the property owners at their expense. Financing Eighty -five (85) percent of the total project costs will be financed by assessments against the property. The assessments PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Continued) Financing (Continued) will be calculated based on items 1 through 3 shown in the previous paragraph. The remaining 15 percent of the costs will be financed by revenue bonds using $1.00 of the $6.25 monthly service charge. The assessments can be paid after receipt of the final (2nd) assessment notice or it can be paid over 15 years with equal annual principal payments plus interest on the unpaid balance. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS 1. Description of the Proposed Action The proposed McMicken Heights Sewer System consists of an under- ground utility collecting sewage from the residential area bounded on the North by S. 160th Street, on the East by Interstate 5 Freeway, on the South by S. 176th and S. 181st Streets, and 38th Ave. S. on the West. A portion of the project between 51st Ave. S. and Interstate 5 Freeway lies within the city limits of Tukwila. The proposed project also includes a sewage interceptor and pump sta- tion. See Site Map in the forward section of this report. The proposed project is not dependent on other projects, since the new system will connect to existing facilities. If the District proceeds with ULID #6, the planned design and construction schedule for the total project will be as follows: Design Complete 1 Oct. 73 Drawing and Specification Approval 1'Nov. 73 Construction Award 1 Jan. 74 Construction Complete 1 Jul. 74 2. Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action This project is consistent with areawide water quality objectives and will alleviate ground water quality problems and public . health problems by providing an underground sewer utility. The project is in direct support of present land -use and growth planning and will permit the logical and orderly development of the McMicken Heights community. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS (Continued) 2. Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action (Continued) The resultant improvement of groundwater and drainage conditions on individual properties will indirectly encourage development and improvements to existing homes in the area. A temporary adverse effect of the proposed project is the in- conveniences during construction. These inconveniences, i.e.; working hours, amount of open trench, closeness and thoroughness of clean up, dust, mud, noise, amount and duration of traffic re- routing; will be controlled and minimized by project specifications. Turbidity and sedimentation into storm drain system will be mini- mized. No incineration is planned and no other odors are expected that would create a public nuisance. In order to construct the interceptor, it will be necessary to clear some alder and similar growth for a portion of the route. Erosion control measures will be taken to ensure regrowth of the natural ground cover. 3. Adverse Impacts Which Cannot be Avoided Should the Proposal be Implemented As mentioned in the previous paragraph, the adverse effects are only temporary ones associated with the construction period. All of the environmental goals of the National Environmental Policy Act are being met by this project. 4. Relationship Between Short -Term uses of Man's Environment and Maintenance and Enhancement of Long -Term Productivity All short and long -term impacts of the proposed project:, are all positive in nature as they remove the health hazards and the re- strictions on improvements and logical development of the community. The installation of sewers is the only way to make full use of the residential property and to protect the long -term property values. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS (Continued) 5. Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitment of Resources Which Would be Involved in the Proposed Action Should it be Implemented The proposed project will in no way commit the resources of the area to prohibit the beneficial use of the environment. 6. A Comparative Evaluation of the Major Alternatives Including the Proposed Treatment Works The only choices open to the residents of the McMicken Heights area are to install sewers to service the property or to continue with the troublesome.: and costly repairs associated with the existing septic systems. Installation of sewers will improve and permit full use of the environment and will remove the existing health hazards. Continuing with septic systems in an area with bad soil conditions . means continual degredation of the environment. 7. A Complete Description of How the Treatment Works Design and Construction Controls will Minimize the Adverse Impact on all Aspects of the Environment The temporary adverse environmental effects of construction will. be controlled by plans and specifications as noted in item 2 above. 8. A Discussion of Problems and Objections Raised by Other Federal, State and Local Agencies, and by Interested Parties in the Review Process To date, no objections to the McMicken Heights project have been raised by any of the above interested parties. However, the hearing planned for June 7, 1973 and the informational meetings planned for June 1st and 4th are set up to collect and discuss any environ- mental objections and any objections to the formation of ULID #6. Your interest and comments are solicited prior to or at the sche- duled public hearing commencing at 7:00 p.m., June 7, 1973, at the Crestview Elementary School. COPY - NOTICE OF HEARING ON McMICKEN HEIGHTS SEWER PROJECT Val Vue Sewer District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the proposed McMicken Heights Sewer System project by the Val Vue Sewer District, a municipal corporation in King County. This project calls for the construction of a sewer collection system and a sewer interceptor, underground utility, in the McMicken Heights residential area. project boundaries are generally described as the unsewered area East of 37th Ave. South, South of S. 160th Street, West of Interstate Highway 5 and North of S. 181st Street. The hearing will be held in the Mulit- Purpose Room, Crestview Elementary School, 16200 42nd Ave. South, Seattle, Washington, at 7:00 P.M. on the 7th day of June 1973. All aspects of the project including the environmental effects will be presented and discussed at this hearing. The ULID hearing for this area (ULID #6) will be held in conjunction with this hearing. Brochures containing detailed . information on the proposed project will be available for review at the Val Vue Sewer District office at 15027 Military Road South, Seattle, Washington, after May 11, 1973. Any persons wishing to express their views on the proposed project should pre- sent same at the hearing or submit comments or objections, in writing, to the Val Vue Sewer District office at 15027 Military Road South, Seattle, Washington 98188, on or before 5:00 P.M., June 7, 1973. Publication ordered by Andrew Simkus, President, Board of Commissioners, Val Vue Sewer District. Date of Official Publication in the Seattle Times, Seattle, May 8, 1973.: Date of Publication in the Highline Times, Burien, and the Renton Record - Chronicle, Renton, May 9, 1973. COPY - -14- —COPY - NOTICE OF HEARING UTILITY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Val Vue Sewer District, King County, Washington, on May 21, 1973, adopted their Resolution No. 616 declaring an intention to create enlarged Utility Local Improvement District No. 6 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and installing sewer system facilities as described in said, resolution.. The total estimated cost of said improvement is $1,710,000, eighty -five (85) percent of which will be borne by assessments against the property in said improvement district specially benefited by said improvements. A public hearing upon the formation of the proposed utility local improvement district will be held on the 7th day of. June, 1973, at 8:00 o'cloa P.M., Pacific Daylight Saving Time,in the Multipurpose ) Room at Crestview Elementary School, 16200 42nd Ave. South, Seattle, Washington. All persons desiring to object to the formation of the proposed district must file their written protests with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners before the time fixed for said public hearing. Mrs. Betty Lunz Secretary of the Board of Commissioners Val Vue Sewer District King County, Washington (15027 Military Road S., Seattle, Washington 98188) Dates of Official Publication in the Seattle Times, Seattle, May 22 and 23, 1973. Dates of Official Publication in the Renton Record Chronicle, Renton, May 23 and 25, 1973. Dates of Official Publication in the Highline Times, Burien, May 23 and 30, 1973. - COPY - -15- - COPY - VAL VUE SEWER DISTRICT P. O. BOX 6053 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98188 RIVERTON HEIGHTS CH 2 -3236 • 4T/bNA 4 EA-MP PRzepo550 it.w / 41(.496 • ict:727 UL/0 6.0 A 4 7:0 P MIL/T4R7 In order to provide maximum understanding of the pro- posed .IILID (McMicken Heights) and to answer questions: from individual property owners, the Val Vue Sewer District will hold two informational meetings at the District Office at 15027 Military Road South. The meetings will be on June 1st from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M., and June 4th from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Don't forget the Public Hearing on the Environmental Impact at 7:00 P.M. and the Proposed ULID. No. .6 at 8:00 P.M. on June 7th in the Multipurpose Room of the Crestview Elemen- tary School, 16200 42nd Ave. South. be Questions regarding the McMicken Heights proposal may directed to the District Office or one of the Commissioners. District Office Andy Simkus, Chairman Betty Lunz, Secretary B. W. Butters - 242 -3236 - 242 -2576 - 242 -1577 - 243 -7206 - COPY OF FLYER DELIVERED TO HOMES -