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Frank Todd, Mayor
CITY of TUKWILA
• 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD.•
' TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
DECLARATION OF NO SIG IFICA JT
ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT
OAK HARBOR FREIGHT TERMINAL
10 July 1974
I. Location and Description of Project
The proposed project consists of the development
of a truck terminal, garage and repair shop, on a.
three -plus acre site approximately 250 feet east
of the intersection of South 143rd Street and
Interurban Avenue (SR 131),' •and the site abuts
the Duwamish River. Buildings and asphalt paving
will create approximately 140,000 square feet of
impervious surfaces,• nearly 89% of the total site.
The site and surrounding area has been zoned for
light industrial use in excess of 15 years and a
few industries exist nearby.
II. Existing Conditions
The proposed site is at elevation 20 MSL, a result
of fill placed on the site some three years ago.
Due to the close proximity of the Duwamish River,
groundwater levels are relative to the river
elevations. South 143rd Street, fronting the
site, is a forty' foot right -of -way which dead -ends
near the left-bank of the river. Vegetation
consists of herbaceous groundcover, such as red
and white clover, a result of the landfill.
Several large cottonwood trees remain near the
riverbank. Biological species, with the exception
of aquatic, consist chiefly of birds; however the
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only portion of the site which supports any con-
siderable amount of terrestrial wildlife activity
is the area of trees near the river. Aquatic
wildlife is confined to the waters of the Duwamish
River.
Ambient air quality near the site is unknown;...-:
however it is certainly affected by the existing
Seattle Industrial area under certain climatic -
conditions, as well as the nearby freeways and
Interurban Avenue. Noise levels, at the site,
are estimated to be .6.0 DBA.as a result of traffic
associated with Interurban Avenue,
Utilities, at present, are limited to power and
water. However, an L.I.D. has been established
to install sanitary sewer facilities in the area
during the summer of 1974.
III. Environmental Impact of Proposed Action
The Duwamish River, due to the considerable amount
of impervious surfaces and the outfall which will
be constructed to divert run -off from those sur-
faces, will receive an insignificant increase in
contamination. It must be noted, however, that the
continuing rapid industrialization of the lower
Green- Duwamish River Valley is creating, regardless
of current drainage and treatment methods, a
cumulative water quality problem. The aquatic
wildlife associated with the river will receive
a comparably insignificant adverse effect as a
result of the implementation of this individual
project. Terrestrial wildlife will continue to
utilize the existing cottonwood trees and associated
shrubbery for existence; however, the increase in
noise levels will displace some species to an
immeasurable degree.
Although noise levels on site will nearly coincide
with the ambient noise level of the surrounding
vicinity in consideration of the existing truck
traffic utilizing Interurban Avenue, the most
noticeable increase in ambient noise levels will
take place in early morning when the greatest
number of trucks will be leaving the proposed
terminal. This increase will be particularly .
noticeable due to the low frequency range of the
truck engine exhaust noise. Again, however, in
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consideration of the existing noise levels
associated with truck traffic'on Interurban
Avenue, this increase is considered to be
insignificant. Air quality will be unnoticeably
affected by the proposed development and the
degree of impact is also considered to be insig-
nificant.
Utilities are adequate to service the proposed
development with the exception of the existing
street. The development would necessitate widening
of the right -of -way to fifty (50) feet and include
a cul -de -sac at the dead -end. Also the turning
radius at the intersection of South 143rd Street
and Interurban Avenue must meet the stipulations
of the City's Public Works Department. Traffic
patterns will not be significantly affected with
the exception of occasionally slowing traffic when
trucks are entering Interurban Avenue and slowly
accelerating. The anticipated impact on utilities,
streets and traffic will be insignificant should
all necessary improvements be made.
In summary, the proposed development is considered
a major action and will create some adverse effects
on particular environmental factors, However, no
significant adverse effect will be realized by the
environment should design and implementation of
the proposal take all precautions deemed necessary .
to minimize the anticipated adverse effects included
hereinabove.
IV. Alternatives
The alternative of leaving the site in its natural
state is precluded in light of the existing
industrial use classification, the consequential
tax burden related to that classification and,
to some extent, the fact the site has been filled
at some expense to the property owner. Thus, the.
only viable alternative for discussion would be .
the . particular industrial use this site, and the
immediate vicinity, will accommodate in the best
interest of'the property owners as well as the
community as a whole in prime consideration of
development character.
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V. Long -Term. Productivity and Irreversible Resource
Committments
Allocation of the three acres of land is irreversible
in terms of future land uses dependent upon soil
productivity. The nature of the particular develop-
ment is of a distributive character and is dependent
upon finite resources; thus, long -term productivity
cannot be assured.
GC /lt
Gary i;:;; nski
Planni • Director
Please refer to Environmental Assessment.
studies enclosed for basis of this summary.
PLiaL3C *OAKS DEPAATMENO
3D 3 ,uth.c8nt r 3•ulavard9 "• '
Tukwila, Wa sh ntiton SE3C96'7
taidph na E 2E3E33 242-01177
July 5, 1974
1Ir. Gary Kucinski
Planning Director
City of Tukwila
6230 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, Washington 98067
Re: Oak Harbor Truck Terminal
Traffic and Right -of -Nay Analysis
Dear Gary:
As per your request for engineering information as to the proposed
'development on South 143rd Street located directly east of Inter-
urban, I an submitting the following comments and information.
In my opinion, a fifty foot right -of -way would be sufficient for
this particular road. I would recommend a final road cross section
which would include two twelve foot lanes, two eight foot parking
lanes and a five foot sidewalk to be located on either the North or
South side. This would result in a overall width of approximately
forty -five feet. I would anticipate that within this fifty foot
right -of -way. of leaving a planter -strip between.the sidewalk and
the curb to allow a buffer zone for pedestrian traffic. In my
opinion, the on street parking will be necessary because the widening
of the road will eliminate present on site parking for several .of
the industries in the area. .I have particular.reference to Bert
Well Industries.
The elevation of the street will have to be raised to King County
Flood Control Standard elevation for this site. Circulation and
. traffic . congestion will always be a problem on a dead end street
serving industrial/commercial development. In this case, this .can -
not be eliminated without additional purchase of right -of -way for
of Tukwila the ten foot section now owned by the City of Tukwila located imme-
diately east of Bart Well Industries. An eighty foot diameter cul-
de-sac at the terminus of the street near the Green River would be
a definite requirement in this case.
At our meeting with Mr. Ernie Patty of Grubb and Ellis (representing •
Oak Harbor Freight Lines) . a double semi-rig was used to indicate any
traffic movement problems we may have at the intersection of South
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Mr. Gary Kucinski
Planning Director
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123rd and Interurban Avenue. My only recommendation at this time would
be to increase the radius for the west bound left turn traffic from
South.143rd.to north bound Interurban to be increased to a minimum
radius of fifty -five feet. As the truck:_ approached this turn point, •
it.had to swing into the left or east bound. lane on South 143rd to make
a turn into the north bound lane of Interurban Avenue South. All
other turning movements were of no consequence as far as traffic
problems or interference with.other lanes of traffic in this vicinity.
The fifth turn lane on Interurban provides the necessary storage to
allow. trucks to pull out of the main_flow.of traffic in order to make
their movement onto South 143rd east bound.
If so desired by the Planning Commission, I recommend increasing the
street standards from Interur'an Avenue east to the access point to
Oak Harbor Freight Lines. This recommendation would be to complete
this roadway to the aforementioned standards. However, I feel at this
time if the radius as previously mentioned, could be accomplished, that
this would be a satisfactory solution until such time as the City could
put together a complete package for an LID completing the entire street.
As' have also previously mentioned, through the construction of LID #19
for sewer installation in this area, all streets will be torn up and
completely overlaid this summer. Bid opening for this project will be.
on July 11, 1974 (Thursday) and construction to follow.within a month.
I hope that this satisfies your questions in the letter dated July 2,
1974 in reference to this project. If you so desire,*I can furnish
more detailed information, or appear at the Planning Commission Meeting
of July 11, 1974.
S cerely yours,
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Steven M. Hall, P.E.
Public Works Director
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cc: Mayor Todd
Mr. Ronald Mettler., Chairman Planning Commission
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
trr( OF TUKWILA
Frank Todd, Mayor
5900 SO. 147TH ST.
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067
Fire Prevention Bureau
June 25, 1974
Mr. Gary Crutchfield
Tukwila Planning Dept.
City of Tukwila
Re: Oak Harbor Truck
Terminal Proposal
Dear. Gary:
In reviewing the above mentioned project plans, please note
the following items:
1. Hose stations are required. per City Ordinance
#730.
2. Fire hydrants are required as detailed in
City Ordinance #729. (one hydrant at the North-
east corner of the loading -dock area). ° -
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3. Due to the anticipated fire hazards and unpredict-
able building contents, it is strongly suggested
that the complex be provided with an automatic
fire- sprinkler system. If, at any time, it is
anticipated to store over 240 gallons of flamm-
able or combustible liquids, an automatic
sprinkler system will be required.
4. Fire extinguishers shall be provided per NFPA #10,
as a minimum requirement.
When, . in the opinion of the Fire Prevention Bureau,
building contents or operations therein are of a
hazardous nature, additional extinguishers (in
excess of NFPA requirements) may be required.
Please include these comments in your review of the above
mentioned project.
JH :vma
cc: T.F.D. file
encl: Ord. #729 & #730.
Yours very truly,
James Hoel
Fire Marshal
CITY OF TU1C,eiLA WASHINGTON
ORDINANCI, •
AN ORDINANCC ESTABLISHING MIN.
17.1LIM REDUIREMENT3 FOR FIRE 1
PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS :
WITHIN THE CITY OF TUXWILA USED!
FOR ASSE7ABLY, EDUCATIONAL, :
DUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL. MER. I
CANTILE. STORAGE. AND MULTI-
FAMi LY °WELLING PURPOSES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF
TUKWILA. WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS: •
Duildirgs within the City of Tukwila
used for aSsembly,edueationat,industrial,.;
institutional, mercantile, storage, and
rrutti.family dwelling purposes shall be ,
equ'ippe.d wire fire protection systems
which meet the following minimum re-
quirements:
A. Sprinkler Systems Required:"
A fully automatic sprinkler system de-
Signe-e. installed and tested per NFPA
013 (Current Edition) snail be installed
in all new buildings in excess of 0.020
Square. feet to(( floor areal. - . .. •
B. A fully automatic sprinkler syS/em
per (A) above may be required by the
Chief of the Fire Department and the Of-
ficer in charge cf the Fire Prevention
Bureau for new buildings under 20.3C0
squere feet total floor area when. in (her•
jUdgement, any of Inc following conditions• .
exist:
Hazardous operation', haZardoeLs,
• 'tents, critical exposure problems- limited •
accessibility to Inc building, or other items
which may contribute to definite fre Fax-.
ards. • - • • • ' • '
C. Hose Stations Required: .
••••1 Hose stalic,ns (standOiPes) shall be -
se:wired in all new buildings. .
2,,71:I 1. Hose shall be U.L.. approved 114"
. e'diarne(er rubber lined fire hose, 75 feet in
ee, length with an adjustable CO-type) pies-
tic shut-off type nozzle. (Nozzle type Shall
approved in writing by• the Tukwila
• :Fire Department Fire' Prevention
,•• Bureau.)
2. Des. ign. installation and testing of
hose stations shail comply with NFPA
#14 (Current Edition) with any exceptions •
• stated herein. .
• • 3. Hose station' shall be "wet." nal iS. '•
„water pressure than be present at they
ndividual station valets at all tirnes..- ;
4. All hose fittings shall be National
...Standard Thread. Higbee-Cut. e. • . •••:•
:•.; D. Where. this Ordinance Conflicts wan
-erne Uniform Building Code requirements ••
• :• (Adopted•by Ordinarce No. 673), Inc more • •
strieeent (greatest protection) Shall api•••
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• E. Any exceptions to items covered by•••••
this Ordinance shall be made by the Chief
ot the Fire Department and inc Officer in .
charge of Inc Fire Prevention Burt... Suzh exceutions most be 115
F. Existing Buildings: •
1. Existing fully sprinklered
ween remedeted or addedon.to, shall re-
lain the feeture of being sprinelered in the ,.
temed-sled or rieded•onpertion. • • •••
2. 11 by adding.cn to an existirg build-
ire. the resueirg total structure fait'
ve:ren :he corer.:.ge. of (A) or (3) of this
Oreinence. Inc entire structure. snail be . -
fuey eprinkiered. •
,sect Sy Mt City Council of the Ciry
cf Teewil s i.nd eeproved by In- Mayor at
• 3 te9s.l7r rnee/i,g there& on tne 131Is day
of September, 1772. . • _
FR AN K TODD
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CITY Ceil TUKWH-S. erASHINGTON '
Oe Di et 4.tece NO. 721
. AN OROt NANCE ESTABLISHING SPEC.
t4ICATtONS AND. STANDARDS FOR
FIRE 01A.'.1 NSTALLE0 WITHIN
THE CORORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA.
THE r Y COUNCIL THS CITY
TuKwiteA. WAS:ell...GT:2re. CO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:' ' •
Ati tire hydrants instalted within the
Corporate limits of the Ciry of Tukwila
shati meet or eace.e..1 me following specifi-
• :SectionS-SUPPLY'.----
Hydrant supply lines snail tee 01 such
size and design aa to proviee the required ;
fire-fiow as recommended by Inc Wash.
ingten Survey and Rating Bureau Stand-
ards.
Tapoing into City water mains shail bet ,
by tree process known 3s"wel4apping." so
a.s to allow uninterrupted service on Mose
mains.
Sectiono. EXCEPTIONS.
Any eeceptions to items 034.1(443 00 tnis
Ordinance shalt be made by the Chief of
the Fire Department and Inc Officer in
calionS a•-ial sae...fart-1: . -.. ....
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Section:. TY?E. . • • • . Charge Of Inc Fire Prevention Bureau of
Hydrants shad contorm to American ; Inc Tuewila Fire Department. Such e xcep-
W3fer Viforlis Ase---nialion Specifications tions must oe in writing.
C 52244 :Mali be compression-type and . PASSED BY the City Ccuncil and ap.
a two-p.ec estakiro hang* j proved by the Mayor a: a regular meeting
shall haee e
with tweak:mg.:n•mble at the ground tine , tnereof on the lath day of September,
Of Stem: Shea haee a Sa.t-&l'59 dry bonnet .j
with factoey. fillnd reservoir holding ap- I FP.ANK TODD
proximately a ouncirs of Pit. Oil reservoir Mayor . .
shall have no4 less ttfan 2 "Cr tiro seai0.. AlleSt: • ' .
Oil reservoir Stull be So CeSigned as to SHIRLEE A. KINNEY . '
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give a complete tubeication of sterns each • City Clerk • . .. , ...
time the hydrant is operated. The u00 l' Approved as tO Form: ' •
stem shall have a brass skeere. .,- • • : , WAYNE R. PAR KE R ' .
Hydrants shel: 00 equipped with 11.0-16,y,.,ey
;Published In (he- Highline Times Sep !-
2Y," N .S.T. hose parts aro 1,-, Au l" N.3.T. il
pumper discharge owe; arxf shall have a • 20..1972...,:e, , • .. .. ... ... ,
11/2" pentagon c.pen-iitt operating nu%
. Hydrants shall have a 6- .1,1.J. cotton'
Connection and 51/4" main valve oPertingt.
snail
be designed foe a 42- bury and shall
have la" above grade ieve4 to thecenter 04
the pumper discharge poet. .
Hydrant color. to be "Rustoleum" 0659'
Hydrants are (0 40444 Muail.e.e in6-24415 -
Or Mueller"A-s19. . . .
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Section 2. INSTALLATION. • . • •
Hydrants shall not be closer than 4 feet .
to any object; i.e.. fences, parking, build-
ings. etc., (with the exception of hydrant
guard posts.) •• • - - - .. .,
Guard posts shell be installed around
hydrants not protected by curbs, so as to
prevent an automobile from conlactiro
' the hydrant. The guard posts snail be-
: either sleet (minimum 4" diameter) or
Concrete (minimum 8" diameter.) Pests::
• Shall be 3 feet from the center of the hyd.
rant and shall not be in direct line with?:
• any discharge poete. Pasts shall be 6 feet _
a long; 3 • Wet feet shall be buried. Painted .
finish shall be tem same 45 404 hydranrr. • .:
All hydrants shall be installed with 45
auxiliary gate valve between (56 hydrant
main valve and the water main. The gate.
valve shall be U.L. approved and have a 7' •
• Square operating nut. The valve shall be '
Installed at the hydrant-lateral •Tee. If •
the hydrant isgreatee than 10 feet from the ..
main, the gale valve Shall to installed in
Inc lateral line, 10 let( from the hydrant...
: The protector cover for the valve shall be ••
left in plain view; nosh with grade after
landscaping °reeving. .
.• j Hydrants. auxiliary gale valves and
iSupply lines shall be installed to tre-at '
sound engineering Standards- per NFPA
62. paragraphs 4202, 401; 4:32. 4203, •
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4274. 4305. • . • . .
• • Section). COVERAGE. - ' • --:•••••.'11.t i
• Hydrants shall be. placed so Met no point .
Of a ti./..icting Carew-el its perime(er) is..
g:eeler tnan leg feel from a hydrant. ' : r
Wrzee SlecUreeniCal ce constructicn
features prevent tee placing cf water
mains anciew hydrants. Inc Fire Preven-
lien aureau may autherize tee use of
Pr3v3..1 "svoll hydrants" or similar de.
vi.:es. Such authceitetien must tee in writ.
ing. ..
SeClion.1.ACCESS19111TY.
Hydrants Shall to in plain vie* for a
distaree of 51 (pct in Inc tine of vehicular
approach. (Free from shrubs, fretS.
f or.0 es. (‘srdscaoing.etc,) .
Tee 4'," aorre-tr eischaree port shall
face Me sfreer, •e in I.e,... ce;ie of private
hierentl, ;nail far:e tewe'rd the prcoerey
1-e•iree bre...re:Hoe ,
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wank Todd, Mayor •
CQTY OF TUKWILA
14475 - 59TH • AVENUE. SOUTH
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067
June 26, 1974
John A. Sheets,
Chief of Police
Tukwila Police Department
Re: Traffic Hazards
So. 143rd St., &
Dear Sir: Interurban Ave. So.
I have contacted several officers and visually inspected the
proposed area. It is difficult to predict many of the problems
which will a:cur after completion of the project, however I
have listed some of these, along : with suggestions on elimin-
ating or curbing tee.
A. The parking situation on the street at thi e time is
inadequate. Possibly if roadway was :widened or off
street parking was made available, this would suf:ice.
B. Vision obscurements at the entrances and emits (trees,
schrubs, etc.) would have to be considered.
C. At present the roadway at the east end of South 143r
has no turn around area and it word be impossible
to turn across onto South 143rd Place with present
road conditions. (Refer also to Pedestrian hazard)
. Left turn exiting onto Interurban and poesiblp the
right turn could become problems with traffic flow.
Also tha left turn onto South 143rd creates a poten-
tial problem. A suggestion ,,roue be pressure plates
on South 143rd and the loft turn 2,ane of Interurban
to aotivaye traffic light.
F; Scbool aged children living in s:r ea would also be
an additional hazard. Children must walk to Inter-
urban to catch a bras.
Sidewalks would be an added safety f ee'sure for all
eetrian traffic', P'�
John A. Sheets
Chief of Police
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G. Signs, such as speed control, and caution signs would
be needed both to warn drivers of pedestrians and to
warn-pedestrians of truck and vehicular traffic. •
As I mentioned it is hard to predict a lot of the problems, how-
ever I hope this information t i11 assist you.
Respectfully,
Robert H. McQueen,
Ser)eant
CITY OF TUKWILA.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR
OAK HARBOR FREIGHT LINES
TERMINAL FACILITIES
PURSUANT TO
WASHINGTON STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1971
CHAPTER 43.21 c. R.C.W.
CITY OF TUKWILA ORDINANCE NO. 759
A. THE PROPOSED ACTION
1. Type of Action
The City of Tukwila will undertake administrative actions and approval
procedures to permit the construction and operation of a proposed
truck terminal facility by Oak Harbor Freight Lines. All review and
permit procedures are prescribed by Tukwila City Ordinances and have
been codified within the Tukwila Municipal Code.
2. Location and Description of the General Features of the Project.
Site (Refer to Location Map, Figure 1).
The proposed site is located at 6400 South 143rd Street within
Tukwila, Washington. South 143rd Street exits on Interurban Avenue,
a major north -south arterial serving Tukwila.
Previously, land use along South 143rd Street and the adjacent streets
was characterized by scattered residences and wooded areas. In the
last decade, rapid industrial growth in the Green - Duwamish River
Valley has resulted in dramatic changes in land use. Along South
143rd Street, a number of industrial establishments have been
developed around the three remaining older houses. The industrial
establishments include the Alaskan Camper Manufacturing, Bert Well
Industries, and a storage lot for pipes, tanks and related machinery.
Prominent features of the nearby area include the Green River
bordering the subject site to the north; and Interstate 5 one mile away.
The Black River junction (a transfer facility maintained by the
Milwaukee Road'and the BNSF Burlington Northern) is located directly
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across the river. Other land uses in the nearby area include several
residences across Interurban Avenue and the Foster Golf Course to the
north between Interurban Avenue and the Green River.
Thus, the general vicinity is devoted to a wide variety of land
uses.
3. Development Resulting from the Proposed Action
The proposed facility will be developed on a 3.2 acre site and will
consist of a truck terminal, a garage and repair shop with steam
cleaning equipment and two fuel pumps. The dimensions of the
facility are given below:
Terminal = 40' x 213'
Office Space = 40' x 150'
(included in terminal)
Loading dock and = 40' x 150'
dispatch office
Storage and lunch room = 42.6' x 40'
Garage Repair Shop = 64' x 64'
Steam Cleaning area = 24' x 25'
The finished floor elevation of the truck terminal and office space
will be 24.9 feet and the repair garage and steam cleaning will be
22.9 feet.
Sewer service will be provided late in the summer of 1'974. Thus,
water from the steam cleaning and wash areas will be discharged
into the proposed sanitary sewer line which will be maintained by METRO.
Surface runoff will be collected by two 4 inch storm sewer lines
running along the east and west sides of the site to catch basins,
after which,6 inch storm water lines lead to a single point where
double skimmer tanks are located. From the double skimmer tanks,
treated water is discharged directly into the Duwamish River.
Development of the proposed action will necessitate improvement to
South 143rd Street in order to accommodate future truck traffic
associated with the proposed project as well as the traffic generated
by other developments along the road.
4. Justification for the Proposed Action
The proposed action is justified in that it represents the lawful
implementation of the previously determined City of Tukwila policies
as embodied within official plans, ordinances, and resolutions.
The project is also justified in terms of existing need for such
a facility. Industrial areas in the Green River valley
are rapidly expanding and require such services. The present
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truck terminal facility on Michigan Avenue in Seattle is jointly
used by both the Oak Harbor Freight Lines and the Peninsula Truck
Lines and is inadequate to handle the growing volume of trucks.
5. Proposed Method of Financing and Timing
The proposed action, as a series of administrative actions, will
entail no expenditures of public funds outside of those normally
required to support city administrative processes. The estimated
cost of the project is $178,000.00. Construction is estimated
not to exceed six (6) months after the necessary permits and
approvals are obtained and the facility should be ready for occu-
pancy around January 1, 1975.
Road improvement and sewer facilities to service the proposed
development as well as other uses along South 143rd Street will
require some expenditure of public funds.
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B. EXISTING NATURAL CONDITIONS
1. Topography
The subject site lies within a broad meander loop on the floodplain
of the Green - Duwamish River. Upland areas of Tukwila and Riverton
Heights border the valley to the west. The Black River residential
area is on the uplands to the east across the river._ Approximate
elevation of the site is 20 feet above mean sea level. Other than
one small mound of fill along the southern border of the site most
of the subject area is flat and then drops off to an elevation of
14 feet on the river side.
2. Soils /Geology
Two of five feet of fill cover the entire site. Newberg silt loam
and river bed alluvium are present beneath the fill materials.
3. Hydrology
Most of the water that runs off the site enters the Duwamish River
via a drainage ditch. Some ponding of surface water is present
during periods of high rainfall. Groundwater is probably present
beneath the site approximately at river level.
4. Water Quality
a. The Green River
The subject site is located adjacent to the Green River and
will influence water quality directly, as a result of surface
runoff; and indirectly, as a result of wash water reaching
the sanitary sewer system which is ultimately . discharged to
the river after treatment by METRO..
METRO is a federation of cities united to deal with waste water
disposal and transportation service. The METRO Comprehensive
Sewerage Plan includes an extensive network of sewer trunk -
lines and several sewage treatment plants. The Renton Treatment
Plant is located just south of the subject site., near the Old
Black River Junction in Tukwila. Treated sewage from Tukwila
is discharged from this facility into the Green River.
Thus, for most water quality parameters, except coliform counts,
the Renton Treatment Plant overshadows the effect of effluent
from sources immediately downstream. Since June 1965, the
Renton Treatment Plant (RTP) has been discharging increasing
amounts of treated effluent to the Duwamish River as new trunk -
lines have been constructed and the treatment plant's service
area has been enlarged. The design capacity of the present
Renton secondary treatment process is 36 million gallons per
day, although the actual volume of effluent varies.
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Just upstream of the subject site, conditions of low dissolved
oxygen have often been recorded in the late summer. The Green -
Duwamish River__ still_experi_ences similar low dissolved conditions
during the summer months. Although METRO Data indicates an
improving trend in dissolved oxygen, the RIBCO analysis
indicates low dissolved oxygen levels are still a problem.
The dissolved oxygen is depleted by the oxidation .(degradation)
of natural as well as man-made materials and is replaced naturally
by aeration at the air -water surface or by mixing with water
having greater dissolved oxygen and /or by photosynthesis of
aquatic plants. Since the degradation of the more common wastes
requires their oxidation, the variation in dissolved oxygen is
a significant indicator of the general amount and persistence of
pollutants. The capacity of water to retain dissolved oxygen
is also reduced with increasing temperatures.
Ammonia and phosphate concentrations in the Green /Duwamish River
are relatively low adjacent to the subject site but have signifi-
cantly increased downstream from the Renton Treatment Plant out -
fall since the introduction of the effluent in 1965. The Renton
Treatment Plant is only 16% efficient for ammonia and 3°6 efficient
for phosphates. The concentrations of these nutrients are at
least doubled as a result of the present input of treated effluent
from the plant. According to METRO data, the Renton Treatment
Plant is a quite significant source of nitrites and nitrates.
The impact on aquatic life in the estuary attributable to this
input of nutrients is, however, unknown at this time. Maximum
concentrations of all nutrients in the Duwamish Estuary occur
at low tide, partly because of this time there is a minimum of
seawater dilution of fresh water nutrient sources. High levels
of nutrients are also recorded in the fall and winter, however,
when light conditions are minimal, a severe algal bloom cannot
be sustained.
Nuisance blooms and eutrophication are well known problems that
develop from increases in phytoplankton production frequently
caused by nutrients in domestic waste water. However, the USGS
Study indicates that in the case of the Duwamish River, nutrient
concentrations do not control the occurrence of the blooms inas-
much as nitrogen and phosphorous compounds always are present in
sufficient quantities for a bloom to exist.
For example, previous data indicates that a bloom occurred prior
to the installation of the Renton Treatment Plant. The chief
factors controlling whether or not a phytoplankton bloom will
occur are favorable hydrological and climatic conditions.
Nutrients from the paved surfaces resulting from the continued
process of industrialization of the Green River Valley may
function to increase the biomass produced by phytoplankton
blooms once the other favorable conditions are established.
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The dissolved oxygen of surface waters is increased by the photo-
synthetic process of the bloom, but the dissolved oxygen of the
subsurface waters is decreased as the plants die and oxygen is
consumed in decomposition processes.
In the upstream reaches, the river may be loaded slightly beyond
its natural B.O.D. (Biological Oxygen Demand) as indicated by
the fact that both the average dissolved oxygen values and
average B.O.D. values at the Renton Treatment Plant monitoring
station are generally lower than at the upstream monitoring
stations. The high'B.O.D. in the river as it passes through
Tukwila is probably due to the cumulative effect of numerous
point sources of effluent, mostly as a result of drainage from
developed areas adjacent to the river. These numerous . sources
of outfall result in cumulative adverse effects on the river,
although each individual source along may have a relatively
small impact.
b. Street and Paved Surface Contaminants
At the present time, runoff from South 143rd Street and other
existing paved surfaces in the area eventually reaches the
Green - Duwamish River from various discharge points. Street
surface contaminants include those substances which are capable
of being washed off paved traffic lanes, parking lots, as well
as these substances derived from the pavement itself during
normal wear and tear.
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency undertook a recent
study to investigate and define the water pollution impact of
urban storm water discharge and to develop alternative approaches
suitable for reducing pollution from this source. Basically,
it was determined that runoff from street surface is generally
highly contaminated, and at certain times (i.e., a heavy rain-
fall after a long dry period) the pollution loading can equal
, or exceed contaminants found in an equivalent volume of san-
itary sewers.
In general terms, it is expected that both organic and non -
organic substances increasingly load up over time since the
last cleaning by artificial means, or the last rinsing by
natural means. Street and paved surface contaminants are then
washed off in varying quantities depending on the intensity of
the subsequent rain or efficiency of the subsequent cleaning.
The amount of pollutants washed off also varies depending on
the type of paved surface, the usage and the adjacent land use.
In general, industrial areas have substantially heavier loading
than other types of land uses, probably because they are swept
less often, if at all, and industrial activities tend to gen-
erate more dust, etc. On the'other hand, commercial areas
have substantially lighter loading intensities than the mean
for cities on the whole, because they are swept so often.
Residential areas were found to have an average loading intensity
of contaminants comparable to the average for all land uses.
The following Table gives a breakdown of these comparisions:
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CONTAMINANTS (LBS /CURB /MILE) EXISTING
ON STREET SURFACES
NUMERICAL WEIGHTED
LAND USE MEAN MEAN
(lb /curb mile)
Residential 1,200
Low /old /single 850
low /old /multi 890
med /new /single 430
med /old /single 1,200
med /old /multi 1,400
Industrial 2,800
light 2,600
medium 890
heavy 3,500
Commercial 290
central
business district 290
shopping center 290
1,400
In terms of the character of the contaminants, the greater
portion of the overall pollution potential is associated with
the fine solids. Silt -like material (smaller than 43 microns)
accounts for 5.9% of the total solid but about one - fourth
of the chemical oxygen demand and about one -third to one -
half of the algal nutrients will be associated with or collected
upon these particulates. Silt of this size also accounts for
over one -half of the heavy metals and nearly'three- fourths of
the total pesticides. This is significant in that conventional
sweepers typically leave behind 85% of the material smaller
than 43 microns; nor is material of this size not affected by
catch basins.
The large quantities of street and paved surface contaminants
reaching the Green River as a result of continued development
in the Valley contribute, to a large degree, to water quality
problems in the Green River.
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5. Biology
a. Zoology
(1)
Aquatic Wildlife - Fisheries
The Green River, which flows by the subject site', produces
hundreds of thousands of resident and non - resident fish
annually. Most of the salmon populating the river are
released as fry or fingerlings from the Washington State
Department of Fisheries Hatchery on Big Soos Creek, one -
half mile above its juncture with the Green River. This
hatchery is the largest in the Pu9et Sound area and is
considered to be one of the most productive salmon hatcher-
ies in the state. As many as 50,000 fish return to the
hatchery during peak years. Substantial natural spawning
also occurs.
A number of anadromous trout species migrate, . spawn and
rear in the 105.2 miles of the Green River and its tributar-
ies. The steelhead fisheries resource, in particular is
quite valuable. Between 10 and 20 thousand have been taken
annually for the last several years.
(2) Terrestrial and Aquatic Wildlife - Birds and Mammals
The Green River, as it flows through Tukwila is part of the
Pacific Migratory Waterfowl Flyway. Birds known to most
probably occur in the Lower Green River Valley freshwater
environment and the predominantly early to mid - successional
vegetational environments of the dikes and immediately
adjacent areas are given in Table A.
Most of these species are ecologically dependent on marsh
and river edge habitats which have become increasingly
scarce as regional urbanization proceeds. Development
controls along the river edge may aid the . preservation of
portions of the habitats required by these species. The
aquatic habitat serves as an important refuge and resting
area where birds are reasonably free of predation and
disturbance and may carry on their courtship, preening an
other activities. In addition many other birds are
attracted to and are supported by the region's meadows
brush, tree thickets, stands of large trees and the
relatively undisturbed and sparsely vegetated old fill
areas.
The subject site is filled and supports an herbaceous
weed cover, with the exception of two apple trees. Towards
the river edge is a thicket of blackberries and a number
of cottonwoods. The subject site as a whole provides a
relatively poor bird habitat and probably does not con-
stitute the major portion of any species habitat. The
blackberry thickets and cottonwoods, however, support
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considerable bird activity. Most of the birds utilizing
the site also utilize other portions of the river bank as
well as wooded areas, such as found across the road from
the site.
The existing thickets of blackberries and cottonwoods will
provide increasingly effective wildlife habitat if they
are allowed to remain.
6. Botany
The original plant community of the Green River Valley which prob-
ably consisted of a mixed Red - cedar, Douglas-fir and Big —leaf Maple
forest has been totally disrupted by prior human activity. Many
herbaceous plant species now found adjacent to the river were
introduced because of their suitability for grazing purposes.
Vegetation is often allowed to progress to later stages of
ecological succession along undiked portions of the river bank,
and the resulting stands of trees create valuable habitat areas.
On the subject site a number of large cottonwoods can be found.
Willows, alder and maple are also commonly found along other un-
diked portions of the river bank.
In disturbed areas of the Green River bank, where vegetation has
been allowed to re- establish for only a short period of time,
herbaceous shrubs occur (early to mid - successional plant comm-
unities), such as the red and white clover found over much of
the site. After about four or five years following disturbance,
deciduous brush invades the herbaceous cover and will remain
intact until over shadowed by trees, if trees are allowed to
grow the shrub mid - successional plant community is characterized
by the thickets if forms. These are commonly made up of Black-
berries, Salmonberries, Red Elderberries, Vine Maple, Willows
and Sitka Mountain Ash.
When disturbed areas adjacent to the river are filled, the above
described successional processes occur at considerably
slower rate. From the standpoint of supporting vegetation, the
quality of fill material is not comparable to the original soils.
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TABLE A
Disregarding the many waterfowl and shorebird species which are attracted to the
Green River and its shores, the following additional bird species are quite
likely to be seen within the proposed project site.
Common Name
Red - tailed Hawk
Rough-legged Hawk
Marsh Hawk
Sparrow Hawk
Ruffed 'Grouse
California Quail
Ring- necked Pheasant
Barn Owl
Screech Owl
Short -eared Owl
Common Nighthawk
Rufous Hummingbird
Red - shafted Flicker
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Downy Woodpecker
Rough- winged Swallow
Red - breasted Nuthatch
House Wren
Swainson's Thrush
Golden- crowned Kinglet
Ruby- crowned Kinglet
Water Pipit
Starling
Red -eyed Vireo
Warbling Vireo
Orange - crowned Warbler
.Nashville Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Myrtle Warbler
Western Meadowlark
Bullock's Oriole
Brown- headed Cowbird
Black- headed Grosbeak
Pine Siskin
Oregon Junco
White- crowned Sparrow
Golden - crowned Sparrow
Lapland Longspur
R= Resident
M= Migrant
S= Summer only
W= Winter only
Scientific"Name "Seasonality
Buteo jamaicensis R
Buteo lagopus W -
Circus cyaneus R
Falco sparverius R
Bonasa umbellus R
Lophortyx californicus.. R
Phasianus colchicus R
Tyto alba R
Otus asio R
Asio flammeus . R
Chordeiles minor S
Selasphorus rufus S
Olaptes cafer R
Sphyrapicus varius R
Dendrocopos pubescens R
Stelgidopteryx ruficollis S
Sitta canadensis R
Troglodytes aedon M
Hylocichla ustulata S
Regulus satrapa R
Regulus calendula W
Anthus spinoletta W
Sturnus vulgaris R
Vireo olivaceus S
Vireo gilvus S
Vermivora celata S
Vermivora ruficapilla M
Dendroica petechia S
Dendroica coronata W
Sturnella neglecta R
Icterus bullockii S
Molothrus ater S
Pheucticus melanocephalus S
Spinus pinus R
Junco oreganus R
Zonotrichia leucophrys R
Zonotrichia artricapilla M
Calcarius lapponicus W
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7. Noise
The subject site is located sufficiently far from both Interstate 5
and Interstate 405 that noise from these sources is not audible.
Traffic flow along Interurban Avenue is the predominant source of
noise affecting the acoustical environment. Noise measurements
taken along Interurban Avenue show that between 57 - 60 dBA
(76 - 79 dBC) can be expected on the subject site as a result of
traffic on Interurban Avenue.
Intermittent truck traffic noise is a particularly important com-
ponent of traffic noise. The average increase in the noise level
due to a nearby passing truck corresponds to 15 dBA and 20 dBC
when compared to the background or ambient level. The maximum
daytime noise level recorded at a point 50 feet from a passing
truck traveling along Interurban Avenue at 35 mph was 73 dBA or
96 dBC. The predominant noise lies in the
low frequency range a well known characteristic of the truck
exhaust noise. Low frequency truck noise can be detected even
at great distances from the road.
By way of comparison, the following chart gives levels of common
noise sources:
Source of Noise Noise Level dBA
Threshold of Pain
Riveting or Chipping
Rock Band
Jet Aircraft on Take -Off
(1/2 mile)
Large, noisy machine shop
Along side a busy freeway
Downtown City Street
Normal conversation
Large drafting office
Urban residential area
Quiet rural scene
Threshold of hearing
8. Air Quality
130
110 - 120
100 - 110
90 - 100
80 - 90
70 - 75
65 - 70
60 - 70
45 - 50
35 - 45
25 - 35
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The subject site is influenced both by stationary sources of
pollutants, the Seattle Industrial area; and auto related sources
such as the nearby freeways and arterials.
Concentrations of all contaminants increase from the Renton - Tukwila
area to the Duwamish industrial area where standards set by the Puget' .
Sound Air Pollution Control Agency are sometimes exceeded.
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C. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED ACTION
1. Impact on Topography /Geology /Soils
The major impact on the topography, geology and soils of the area
occurred when the decision was made to clear and fill the site.
Soils that had moderate agricultural productivity were covered over
by fill materials. Topographic relief was not changed markedly,
however, the level of the site was raised approximately two to
five feet.
2. Impact on Hydrology
Runoff from the site will increase as a result of the area of
impervious surfaces to be constructed. This increase in runoff
causes flood peaks in urban drainage systems to be higher and
decreases the lag time between peak rainfall intensity and peak
storm storm water discharge.
3. Impact on Water Quality
The subject site is located adjacent to the Green - Duwamish River
and will influence the water quality of this body both directly
and indirectly, to a small extent.
Waste water from the steam cleaning and wash areas will be dis-
charged into the METRO system. The effluent will meet METRO
standards which specify that such wash water shall not exceed
100 parts per million of oil.
Surface runoff from paved surfaces will be discharged directly into
the river after being routed through a catch basin and skimmer
system. These devices will provent large debris from entering the
river and should be effective in removing floating oils, hydro-
carbon, etc. However, these devices will not be effecting in
reducing the heat of surface runoff or in removing dissolved
substances such as nutrients. Furthermore, particles of silt -
like material (smaller than 43 microns) will not be removed by
catch basins or skimmers. Although particles of this size accounts
for less than 10% of the solids which wash off paved surfaces,
about one-fourth of the chemical oxygen demand and about one
third to one half of the algal nutrients will be associated with
or collected on these particles. Silt of this size also accounts
for over one -half of the heavy metals and nearly three fourths
of the total pesticides. A small percentage of the surface
runoff contaminants are carried by larger debris and the remainder
dissolves.
Although the proposed project will only result in 3.2 acres of
valley bottom lands being used for industrial purposes, this
proposed usage must be considered within the larger context.
Industrial developments in general contribute higher quantities
of street and paved surface contaminants than other types of
land uses. The entire lower Green - Duwamish River Valley is
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experiencing rapid industrialization. This trend in land use
is creating a cumulative water quality problem for the Green
River, although the subject site itself contributes an
immeasureably small fraction of the total.
Regardless of how water from industrial sites is handled, either
through a drainage system or through the METRO Sanitary Sewer
Treatment facilities, all water ultimately is discharged to the
nearest natural body of water, the Green River.
4. Biological Impact
The major biological impact occurred when the site was filled. The
proposed project will necessitate the removal of two apple trees in
the center of the site. That portion of the site which is most
valuable as a habitat is within 50 feet of the river. The stand of
cottonwoods and the blackberry thicket are within this strip, which
will be preserved as open space. Although there are no known tech-
niques for retaining wildlife in an area after development, some of
the species utilizing this strip will probably remain, if other
similar contiguous green areas are also left in the area.
5. Noise Impact
The proposed project will generate a small amount of traffic
associated with approximately 40 employees and approximately 30
truck drivers. In general, a doubling of traffic is required in
order for a barely audible increase in existing noise (3 dBA) to
be experienced. Noise from employee traffic should be insigni-
ficant.
Intermittant noise associated with truck traffic will be notice-
able, particularly between the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
when the greatest number of truck departures (20 on the average)
occurs. During the rest of the day between 9:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
there will be an average of 25 departures.
In general, sound levels from trucks range from 75 to 100 dBA with
values around 80 dBA being common 50 feet away from.a vehicle
moving at 50 MPH.
Thus the average increase in noise level due to a nearby passing
truck corresponds to 15 dBA and 20 dBC when compared to the
background or ambient levels.
6. Air Impact
Development of the proposed action will result in no new source of
vehicular related contaminants entering the air shed over the
Duwamish industrial area. Basically the proposed project will
result in the relocation of an existing truck terminal to a site
approximately 8 miles away. The existing truck routes and areas
served by the Oak Harbor Freight Lines will be unaffected. Thus
the proposed project will result in the minor redistribution
of existing vehicular associated contaminants.
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Traffic Impact
The truck and employee traffic generated by the proposed facility should
have minimal impact on traffic flow patterns on Interurban Avenue for
a number of reasons. The total number of truck departures is small
relative to traffic volumes on Interurban. There will be 20 -25 depar-
tures during the hours of 6:30 A.M. and 8:30 A.M. and 20 -25 during
the rest of the day. Interubran Avenue experiences volumes of 15,000
cars per day.
Furthermore, Interurban Avenue is a five -lane arterial (with a two -
way left hand turn lane) with adequate traffic lane widths to accommodate
trucks of any size. Also, Interurban has good sight distances. Finally
truck drivers are professional drivers and present less of a safety
consideration than the clientele of the taverns and other concessions
fronting Interurban Avenue.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMMIPACT ASSESSMENT
(A) The Proposed Action:
1. Description of the proposed action:
(i) liame and Location - Oak Harbor Freight Lines,
Terminal, 6400 S. 143rd Street, Tukwila,
Washington..
(ii) Physical characteristics Truck terminal,.
garage repair shop with steam cleaning
facility and with two fuel pumps, and
asphalt parking area; terminal is 40' wide x
213' deep and includes office space area of
approximately 40'x63', and loading dock with
'dispatch office is approximately 40'x 150';
lower floor under office space area, for storage
and lunchroom 42.6' x 40'..
Garage repair shop is 64' x 64' plus steam
cleaning area 24' x 25'.
(iii) Objectives of the project - Establish truck
terminal with offices and facilities for freight
handling to and from trucks, repair and mainte-
nance of trucks and parking area for trucks when
not in use. Purpose of location is to be near
the industrial area in South Seattle and Tukwila
and South Center areas.
(iv) Estimated cost of project is $178,000.00, and
construction time is estimated not to exceed
six (6) months, to commence promptly upon obtaining
the necessary permits and approvals and to be
ready for occupancy sometime around January 1,
1975.
(v) Photographs, sketch and location map - Attached
is preliminary design of the project to which
is attached a location map, and three pictures
showing the site. -1/4)-P.
(B) Existing Conditions - The tract in question is 520' wxe x
300' abuts South 143rd Street. on the west and
the DucialniM River on the east. The property is unimproved
with natural vegetation consisting of weeds and wild
grass throughout the site with two thirty year old .
apple trees in approximately the middle of the site .
and large alder trees on the easterly portion of
property within 50 ft. of the Duwamish River later
service is available to the property,but ewer service
will not be available until some time in the summer.
An LID has been formed, as we understand it, and a contract
for the .construction will be let shortly. Also, South i
143rd Street will be widened and improved this coming
summer. Improvements would be necessary for continued
use of the road for applicant's truck traffic to and from
the terminal.
Legal restraints relevant to the project area include:
1. Shorelines Management Act, for which
applicant is filing an Application for
Shoreline Management Substantial 'Development
Permit.
2. King County Building Department, Hydraulics
Division regarding prior landfill permit.
3. City of Tukwila special use permit.
4. City of Tukwila Building Permit.
The area..: is zoned MI, and the truck terminal use is
subject to approval of the planning commission under
the Provisions of the Zoning Code. There are no other
legal, policy or institutional constraints relevant to
the project area.
(C) Environmental Impact:
1.
Improvements - The construction of the proposed facility
will result in the widening and improvement of South
143rd Street which will benefit the entire area. The
use of the property will result in an increased tax
base for the City of Tukwila with consequent increase
revenue. Water and sewer systems will be extended and
will serve the property.
2. Adverse eff ct will be tem ry exce 6 the extent
that additiona traffic is created on Sou h 143rd
Street and the West Valley highway, which will be
mentioned. There is no visible evidence of animal
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life using the property for any purpose. The wild
vegetation does not appear to harbor animal life or
bird life or insect life having any positive contributing
effect to the environment, however the structures including the parking strip will replace 2 /2
or cover approximatelytotosquare feet of the ground.
There will b •t,..,.e in respect to air
other than d J4 t rd during e co• pollution
period. '
Applicant's present t-e-rmi-aal- is a 6314 ve. S. ,
Seattle, Washinn, . matter of but a few mi --- from
the present site. wV
Water Pollution — There will be no pollution of existing
waterways. The,surface runoff will be handled by a
storm sewer system if installed in connection with the
road installation this summer, or it will be drained
into the Duwamish River. However all runoff water will
be collected in a skimmer - sediment tank to remove
impurities.
The project will not require any additional water, mineral,
energy or other natural resources.
Population density - The project will not effect any
material change in population in the area, nor will
the project cause any increase in respect to schools.
Land Use.- There will no significant effect on land
use in the surrounding area inasmuch as the area is
occupied by business activities of an industrial nature.
Noise - .There will be some increase in noise in the area
due to the operation of trucks to and from the terminal area, but
it is an industrial area as mentioned. There will be
no heavy concentration of noise except possibly during
the hours of 8:30 to 9 :30 a.m. in the morning. The
terminal will operate 24 hours a day. There are approxi-
mately 40 employees including office employees, mechanics
and dispatchers. Twenty -nine are truck drivers, 2 are
mechanics, 2 dispatchers and 7 office employees. Working
shifts run from 4 :00 a.m. to 12 :30 p.m.; 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.; 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 5 :00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
The biggest accumulation of traffic would occur from
8:30 to 9 :30 a.m. with some 20 departures from the termina
Most of the trucks turn to the right and gu p_ iy gct .
Interstate 5, the freeway. Several will proceed north on
Old Iiighway 99. Those using the freeway have ultimate
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inations which include Bellevue, Bothell, Snohomish,
verett and various points in Seattle. Several trucks will
turn south on the West Valley Highway wit destinations of
South Center and Renton.
Transportation - There will be no'impact on transportation
inasmuch as employees will be departing and arriving at
various different times, mostly in their own automobiles,
and public transportation is not required.
(D) Any Unavoidable Adverse Environmental Effects: None
(E) Alternatives to the Proposed Action: None, other than the
truck terminal locating in another area.
(F) Relationship Between Local Short -Term Use of Man's Environment
and the Maintenance and Enhancement of Long -Term Productivity:
The location o .tle terminal is such that it will result
in a more effici nt use of applicant's trucks and improve
service to the shipping public. There ar changes in
respec ;.acts on the e - inasmuch as applicant
is presently en•.. :•e same business ac ivfty, as
mentioned ahoy f ew miles away in Seattle, Washington.
Any Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Reso
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Dated May 31, 1974.
Respectfully submitted,
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