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CITY OF/TUKWILA
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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DECLARATION • OF EN, a/JON-S I Gil I F I CA JCE
Description of proposal Draft Sidewalk Construction Ordinance
Proponent City of Tukwila, Washington
Location of Proposal Citywide legislative proposal
Lead Agency City of Tukwila
File No EPIC - 135 -80
This proposal has been determined to 06i /not have) a significant adverse im-
pact upon the environment. An EIS (is /WW() required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)
(c). This decision was made after review by the lead agency of a completed
environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency.
Responsible Official
Position /Title
Mark Caughey
Date 4 b/00 Signature
COMMENTS:
ting
nn Director
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila Washington 98188
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council - Public Works Committee
FROM: Mark Caughey, Acting Planning Director
DATE: 28 April 1980
SUBJECT: Sidewalk Construction Ordinance
Attached is a copy of the Final Declaration of NON- SIGNIFICANCE for
the proposed Sidewalk Construction ordinance now pending before the
full council. This action completes your obligation under the
State Environmental Policy Act; thanks for your cooperation.
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`ti City oihTukwila .
1 6200 Sou center Boulevard
Tukwila Washington 98188
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• Frank Todd, Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
City Council Public Works Committee
Mark Caughey, Acting Planning Director
18 April 1980
'PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW - PROPOSED SIDEWALK ORDINANCE
At its work session last evening, the Planning Commission examined the proposed
sidewalk ordinance and offered the following comments:
1) Section 1B- Consensus: Retain present wording
The Commission notes that most R -1 development in town was provided with
sidewalks at City expense; it is unfair to require builders of infilling
sites to bear privately the cost of sidewalk installation.
Section. 2A- Consensus: Change "20 %" Floor area threshold to a "dollar"
• amount, i.e. $25,000.
The Commission feels that this approach will eliminate argument which might
result from application of different valuation methods.
3) Section 3A- Consensus: Direct staff'to develop design criteria for retro-
fitting sidewalks on remodel sites.
The proposed design standards will key sidewalk width to traffic demand and
will insure minimal removal of existing landscape in retrofitting sidewalks.
4) Section 3B- Consensus: Delete section
The Commission feels that placement of fire hydrants is subject to the Public
Works Director's approval of the sidewalk plan set as provided in Section 1A.
5) Section 5- Consensus: Clarify intent of section
Calculation of benefit is not really clear in this instance; also, some
verbage to require L.I.D. participation should be included to insure com-
pletion of vital sidewalk linkages.
6) Ordinance Title: Consensus: Eliminate curb and gutter from perview of this
ordinance.
Installation and maintenance of curb and gutter is traditionally a city,
rather than private cpaital, function.
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City of Tukwila
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Hubert H. Crawley
Fire Chief
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OFFICE MEMO
Planning Department
Fire Department \.
Sidewalk Ord inance
April 25, 1980
Comments on Enviornmental Questionnaire Review for the City of Tukwilas'
Side Walk Ordinance.
For the safety and liability of. the City, should the sidewalks be in-
stalled, the fire hydrants, fire department connections, street lamp
poles should be removed off the walking area. Another solution would
be to put the sidewalk on a curving layout to by pass these items.
This will help in keeping the people using the walks on the walks and
out of the streets. It would also give wheel chairs full excess to the
walks.
Hubert H. Crawley
Fire Chief
City of Tukwila
Fire Department, 444 Andover Park East, Tukwila, Washington 98188 (206) 575 -4404
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CITY of TUKWIL
WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS AND ADDING
TO TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 11 AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 1025.
COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING
TYPE
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AGENDA
ITEM
ACTION
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WHEREAS, it is hereby deemed necessary in the interest of
public safety and convenience to establish requirements for the construc-
tion of sidewalks, curbs and gutters of industrial, commercial, and
residential properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Sidewalks, curbs, and gutters for new construction.
A. Whenever a building permit application is made for
the construction of new multi - residential, commercial er
industrial structures within the city, the person or business
seeking such permit shall also make sidewalk plan submittal
for approval by the Public Works Director. The plans shall
include the necessary information for the construction of
sidewalks, curbs and gutters on all sides of the property
adjoining any street or other public right -of -way and shall
extend the full distance of each parcel. A building permit
shall not be issued until such time as a sidewalk construction
plan is approved by the Public Works Director.
B. Single family Residential shall be excluded from this
ordinance except when built as a part of an overall development,
plat, or subdivision.
Section 2. Existing streets or arterials when sidewalk con-
struction, curbs or gutters required. It is recognized that
there exists in the City of Tukwila arterials and streets which,
notwithstanding, that they may have already been widened, do not
have sidewalks or associated sidewalk construction. In furtherance
of the _intent of this ordinance and subject to the limitations and
exceptions provided in other sections, it shall be a condition of
the issuance of a building permit for the following construction
activities that curbs, gutters and sidewalks conforming to stan-
dards and guidelines prepared by the Department of Public Works
shall be installed along the entire street frontage of the property
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
A. Substantial remodeling to buildings or structures adjacent
to a business or arterial street and neither zoned nor actually used
as a single family residence. For purposes of this chapter, "Sub-
stantial remodeling" means construction which increases the floor
area of an existing building or structure by at least 20% or any
alteration or repairs including interior, plumbing, electrical
and structural made within a 12 month period, which together exceeds
25% of the value of the previously existing building or structure.
B. The maintenance and repair of unfit or unsafe sidewalks,
curbs or gutters, as determined by the Public Works Director,
shall be the responsiblity of the abutting property owner.
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Section 3. Standards of Construction.
A. All sidewalks required to be constructed under the
provisions of this section shall be of portland cement concrete
and sidewalks, curbs and gutters shall otherwise conform to .
standard specifications and plans for municipal public works
construction, commonly known as APWA Standards. All sidewalks
required to be constructed pursuant to the provisions of this
section shall be 6 feet in width for arterial streets provided
that in C -1 and C -2 zones sidewalks shall be 8 feet in width.
All other sidewalks shall be 5 feet in width.
B. There shall be a. prohibition on installation of any
fire hydrants within the borders of any sidewalks. Location
shall be in a planter strip between the curb and sidewalk or
immediately behind the sidewalk.
Section 4. Delays, waivers or exceptions. A delay; waiver, or
exception may be granted if the city council deems that such side-
walk construction will be physically unfeasible. In the event
any person desires to file a request for delay, waiver, or ex:.
ception with the city council pursuant to this section, such
request must be considered by the city council 30 days prior
to the time that the building permit for the residential,
commercial or industrial structure is issued.
Section 5. Statement of policy cost participation. The city
shall participate in the cost of sidewalk, curb and gutter
construction only to the extent that the cost thereof exceeds
the special benefits conferred to the properties within the
local improvement district form for the purposes of constructing
the sidewalk.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, provision
or clause of this ordinance or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remainder of this ordinance or the applications of the provisions
to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 7. Ordinance #1025 is hereby repealed.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
regular meeting thereof this day of , 1980.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney, Lawrence E. Hard
Published Record Chronicle -
CITY OF TUKWILA
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
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
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: 6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, Washington 98188 433 -1856
3. Date Checklist Submitted: 4/21/80
4. Agency Requiring Checklist: Public Works Department
5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: sidewalk Ordinance
'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 oftits scope and nature):
Ordinance-'requiring construction and :maintenance of sic9Pwalks
throughout the City.
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):
8. Estimated Date for Completion of the Proposal: Majority (30 %) by 1990.
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 y
(b) King County Hydraulics Permit . YES NO x
(c) Building permit YES NO x
(d) Puget Soundlihr Pollution Control Permit YES NO x
(e) Sewer hook up permit YES NO x
(f) Sign permit YES NO x
(g) Water hook up permit YES NO x
(h) Storm water system permit YES NO x
(i) Curb cut permit YES NO x
(j) Electrical permit (State of Washington) YES NO x
(k) Plumbing permit (King County) YES NO x
(1) Other: Street Use Permit - Curb Cuts /Access /Sidewalks
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:
• No
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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
• (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required)
YES MAYBE NO
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic
substructures? x
(b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcover-
ing of the'soil? x
(c) Change in topography or ground surface relief fea-
tures?
(d) The destruction, covering or modification of any
unique geologic or physical features?
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(e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils,
either on or off the site?
(f)
YES MAYBE NO
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:
Addition of sidewalks will increase area of impervious
surfaces; thereby, disrupting or displacing soil. Total
effect is expected to be negligible.
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:
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?
(b) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff?
(c) Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters?
(d) Change in the amount of surface water in any water
body?
(e) Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration
of surface water quality, including but not limited
to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
(f)
(g)
Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of
ground waters?
Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through . direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?
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X
X
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(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?
(i)
YES MAYBE NO
x
Reduction in the amount of water otherwise avail-
able for public water supplies? x
Explanation:
(b) Increased impervious area wi,11 tend to increase the rate
of surface runoff on City streets. Total effect of sidewalk
system is expected to be negligible.
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?
) Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop?
X
x
x
Explanation:
Some plantings or grassy. areas may have to be used for
for sidewalks. This situation would be minimized by
relocation of planting areas where appropriate & develop
. an ordinance to provide for sidewalks in site development.
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)? x
(b) Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or
endangered species of fauna? x
(c) Introduction of new species of fauna into an
area, or result in a barrier to the migration
or movement of fauna? _x__
(d) Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife
habitat? IL_
Explanation:
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• YES MAYBE NO
6. Noise. Will the proposal increase existing noise
levels? x*
Explanation: _
Will replace vehicular noise with pedestrian
traffic.
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new
light or glare? x*
Explanation:
Will reduce .light and glare through less use of
automobiles during dusk and evening hours.
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in the altera-
tion of the present "or planned land use
of an area?
Explanation:
x
Land previously set aside for landscaping and parking may be
involved in implementing sidewalk ordinance to some commercial
developments. Mitigate: relocate planting /parking - ordinance
to include sidewalks in future developments.
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?
Explanation:
Less fuel.
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?
Explanation:
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x
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11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location,
distribution, density, or growth rate
of the human population of an area?
,YES MAYBE NO
Explanation:
Allow full development to commercial area which may be curtailed
otherwise•due to underdeveloped vehicular corridor system with
intermodal transportation facilities.
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? _
(b) Effects on existing parking facilities, or
demand for new parking? x
(c) Impact upon existing transportation systems? x _
(d) • Alterations to present patterns of circulation
or movement of people and /or goods? x _
(e) Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? _
(f)
Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
bicyclists or pedestrians?
Explanation:
(b) See #8.
(c & d) See.11.
(f) Provides pedestrian corridor system to City.
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?
(b) Police protection ?.
(c) Schools?
(d) Parks or other recreational facilities?
(e) Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads?
x
x
x
x
x
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(f) Other governmental services?
Explanation:
(e) Maintenance of sidewalks.
• YES MAYBE NO
15. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? x*
(b) Demand upon existing sources of energy, or
require the development of new sources of .
energy? x
Explanation:
*Save fuel -oil /gas through less utilization
of vehicles.
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for
new systems, or alterations to the
following utilities:
(a) Power or natural gas? . X
'(b) Communications systems? x
(c) Water? f x
(d) Sewer or septic tanks? x
(e) Storm water drainage? x
(f) Solid waste and disposal? x
Explanation:
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in the crea-
tion of any health hazard or potential
health hazard (excluding mental health)?
Explanation:
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x
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:
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact
upon the quality or quantity of exist-
ing recreational opportunities?
YES MAYBE NO
Explanation:
Sidewalks will eventually tie into City's trail
system; thereby, linking parks and other recreational
facilities. Net effect should be a positive one.
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:
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.
,_-. .SENfo2 EN 40._ 41/ aa/ 80
Signature and Title Date
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