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DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Description of proposal 1983 Street Improvement Project
Proponent City of Tukwila, Public Works Department
Location of proposal 53xd Avenue South and South 166th Street
Lead agency City of Tukwila
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This proposal has been determined not to have a probably significant
adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement
(EIS) is not required under RCW 43- 21C.020(c). Thisdecision was made
after review by the lead agency of a completed environmental checklist
and other information on file with the lead agency. This information
is available to the public on request.
Responsible official
Position /title
Brad Collins
Planning Director
Address and phone
6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 433 -1845
Date August 8, 1983 Signature 6'144 C4Yeatl,--
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CITY OF TUKWILA /th'
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM % /o
This questionnaire must be completed and submitted with the application for
permit. 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 the permit is exempt or unless the applicant and Responsible
Official previously agree an Environmental Impact Statement needs to be completed.
A fee of $50.00 must accompany the filling of the Environmental Questionnaire
to cover costs of the threshold determination.
I. BACKGROUND
1. Name of Proponent: City of Tukwila, Public Works Department
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: 6200 Southcenter Boulevard,
Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: 433 -1800
3. Date Checklist Submitted: July 26, 1983
4. Agency Requiring Checklist: City of Tukwila
5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: 1983 Street Improvement Project (53rd Avenue South
and South 166th Street)
6. Nature and Brief Description of the Proposal (including but not limited
to its size, general design elements, and other factors that will give
an accurate understanding of its scope and nature):
See Attachment
7. Location of Proposal (describe the physical setting of the proposal, as
well as the extent of the land area affected by any environmental im-
pacts, including any other information needed to give an accurate under-
standing of the environmental setting of the proposal):
See Attachment
8. Estimated Date for Completion of the Proposal: Fall. 1983
9. List of all Permits, Licenses or Government Approvals Required for the
Proposal (federal, state and local):
(a) Rezone, conditional use, shoreline permit, etc. YES NO x
(b) King County Hydraulics Permit YES NO x
(c) Building permit YES NO x
(d) Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Permit
(e) Sewer hook up permit
(f) Sign permit
(g) Water hook up permit
(h) Storm water system permit
(i) Curb cut permit
(j) Electrical permit (State of Washington)
(k) Plumbing permit (King County)
(1) Other: None
YES NO x
YES NO x
YES NO x
YES NO x
YES NO_x
YES NO x
YES NO x
YES NO x
10. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or futher activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain:
No
11. Do you know of any plans by others which may affect the property covered by
your proposal? If yes, explain:
Water main improvements are being coordinated with Water District # #75.
12. Attach any other application form that has been completed regarding the pro-
posal; if none has been completed, but is expected to be filed at some future
date, describe the nature of such application form:
N/A
II. ENV I RONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required)
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic
substructures?
YES MAYBE NO
x
(b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcover-
ing of the soil? x
(c) Change in topography or ground surface relief fea-
tures? x
(d) The destruction, covering or modification of any
unique geologic or physical features? x
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YES MAYBE NO
(e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils,
either on or off the site? x
(f) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or
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:
See Attachment
2. 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 any change in climate, either
locally or regionally?
Explanation:
See Attachment
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements, in either marine or fresh
waters?
x
x
(b) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? x
x
x
x
(c) Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? x
(d) Change in the amount of surface water in any water
body? x
(e) Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration
of surface water quality, including but not limited
to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? x
(f) Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of
ground waters? x
(g) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? x
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YES MAYBE NO
(h) Deterioration in ground water quality, either
through direct injection, or through the seepage
of leachate, phosphates, detergents, waterborne
virus or bacteria, or other substances into the
ground waters? x
(i) Reduction in the amount of water otherwise avail-
able for public water supplies? x
Explanation:
See Attachment
4. 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, microflora 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 barrier to the normal replenishment of
existing species?
(d) Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop?
x
x
x
x
Explanation: Vegetation adjacent to the existing roadway consists generally
of landscaped yards and scattered trees on vacant lots. The road improvement;
have been designed to retain as much existing vegetation as possible. Any
existing landscaping which will be disturbed, will be moved or replaced in
kind.
5. Fauna. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Changes in the diversity of species, or numbers
of any species of fauna (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic
organisms, insects or microfauna)?
(b) Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or
endangered species of fauna?
(c) 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 fish or wildlife
habitat?
Explanation:
x
X
x
x
YES MAYBE NO
6. Noise. Will the proposal increase existing noise
levels?
Explanation:
Construction activities will cause a temporary increase in noise levels.
The construction is scheduled to last 60 days.
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new
light or glare? x
Explanation:
No additional street lighting is proposed.
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in the altera-
tion of the present or planned land use
.of an area?
Explanation:
53rd Avenue South will still serve as a residential street.
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Increase in the rate of use of any natural
resources?
(b) Depletion of any nonrenewable natural
resource?
x
x
x
Explanation:
Construction activities will require the use of natural resources typical
of street improvement projects.
10. 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 radi-
ation) in the event of an accident or
upset conditions?
x
Explanation:
The risk of explosion or hazardous emissions will be limited to potential
construction accidents and automobile related accidents.
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11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location,
distribution, density, or growth rate
of the human population of an area?
Explanation:
YES MAYBE NO
x
12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing,
or create a demand for additional housing? x
Explanation:
13. Transportation /Circulation. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Generation of additional vehicular movement? x
(b) Effects on existing parking facilities, or
demand for new parking? x
(c) Impact upon existing transportation systems?
(d) Alterations to present patterns of circulation
or movement of people and /or goods?
(e) Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic?
(f) Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
bicyclists or pedestrians?
Explanation:
See Attachment
x
x
x
x
14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon,
or result in a need for new or altered
governmental services in any of the
following areas:
(a) Fire protection? x
(b) Police protection?
(c) Schools?
(d) Parks or other recreational facilities?
(e) Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads? x
x
x
x
• • YES MAYBE NO
(f) Other governmental services? x
Explanation:
53rd Avenue is maintined by the City of Tukwila.
15. 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:
x
x
The proposed street improvement project will not require the use of
substantial amounts of energy, either during construction or on -going
use.
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for
new systems, or alterations to the
following 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:
See Attachment
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in the crea-
tion of any health hazard or potential
health hazard (excluding mental health)?
Explanation:
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruc-
tion of any scenic vista or view open to
the public, or will the proposal result
in the creation of an aesthetically of-
fensive site open to public view?
Explanation:
(See 4., Flora)
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact
upon the quality or quantity of exist-
ing recreational opportunities?
Explanation:
20. Archeological /Histroical. Will the proposal result in
an alteration of a signifi-
cant archeological or his-
torical site, structure,
object or building?
Explanation:
CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT:
YES MAYBE NO
I, the undersigned, state that to the best of my knowledge the above
information is true and complete. It is understood that the lead agency
may withdraw any declaration of non- significance that it might issue in
reliance upon this checklist should there be any willful misrepresentation
or willful lack of full disclosure on my part.
Signature and Title
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
I. BACKGROUND
6. The proposed project involves approximately 1,700 linear feet of
improvements to portions of 53rd Avenue South, 54th Avenue South,
and South 166th Street. Improvements include pavement widening
from 24 feet to 34 feet, pavement overlay, adding curb and gutter
to both sides, adding a sidewalk to the west side, improving the
storm drainage system, undergrounding power in a portion of the
project, driveway repairs and minor adjustments to manhole covers
and valve boxes.
The construction period is 60 days.
7. The proposed project is located within the 53rd Avenue South right -
of -way and adjacent private properties for which "licenses to
construct" have been obtained. The project extends between South
170th Street and approximately South 166th Street, generally within
the City of Tukwila. A small portion of the project is located
within unincorporated King County.
53rd Avenue South runs generally perpendicular to the slope of the
hill, sloping up from the west road shoulder and down from the east
road shoulder.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. b., c. Construction of the road improvements will require
earthwork. The 53rd Avenue South right -of -way runs
generally perpendicular to the slope of the hill. The pro-
posed improvements will require cuts, and some fill. Minor
rock walls (4' - 5' in height) will be used to stabilize
side slopes as required. One steel bin wall will be
installed along a portion of 54th Avenue South.
A soils report was prepared for the project in June, 1983.
This report included recommendations on cut and fill slopes
and retaining structures, and general considerations of
stability of steep slopes. The engineering design is con-
sistent with this report.
e. The Contractor will be required to control erosion during
construction. Regarding long -term erosion, hydroseeding and
re-sodding of all exposed surfaces as well as installation of
an improved storm drainage system will minimize potential ero-
sion problems.
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2. a.,b. Construction activities will cause a temporary increase in
suspended particulates and odors. The contractor.will be
required to control dust during the construction. The
deterioration to ambient air quality is not expected to be
significant, especially due to the short duration (60 days)
of the construction period.
3. b. A hydraulic analysis of this drainage basin was prepared as
part of this project. The increased pavement will result in
some increase in storm water run -off, but proposed improvements
to the storm drainage system will improve drainage within the
roadway system. Some existing problems will be eliminated and
other problems reduced. Proposed improvements include laying
pipe at proper grades, increasing pipe sizes where necessary,
and crowning the road to better control run -off. All drainage
will now be directed to the south end of the street to an
existing storm drainage system. The ultimate point of
discharge will not be changed.
13. a. Construction activities will result in an increase in truck
traffic for the 60 day construction period.
c. The contractor will provide one driveable roadway lane and tem-
porary access to all properties throughout the course of the
project. During construction, all roads will be maintained in
a suitable condition so as to not adversely affect vehicular
traffic.
53rd Avenue South is used primarily as a residential local
access street. The proposed improvement should not appreciably
increase traffic volumes. Traffic hazards will be reduced.
16. The remaining above - ground telephone and cable t.v. will be
undergrounded. Water District #75 is coordinating a main replace-
ment project with the street improvement project. A new storm
drainage system is being constructed.
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