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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-150-80 - CITY OF TUKWILA - SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY / I-5 RAMP / KLICKITAT / STRANDER TRAFFIC SIGNALSTRAFFIC SIGNAL REVISION SC PY AT I -5 - NB OFF RAMP, KLICKITAT DR ON STRANDER BLVD EPIC - 150 -80 CITY OF/'TUKWILA OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMBEW/FINAL DECLARATION OF ` _ /INON —S I Gil l FI CA dCE Interconnect.thred signal's on Southcenter Parkway at-1 -5 Description of proposal northbound off -ramp, Klickitat Drive on Strander'Blvd. Proponent City of Tukwila Location of Proposal See above. Lead Agency City of Tukwila File No EPI.' 15°- e o This proposal has been determined to (ice* /not have) a significant adverse im- pact upon the environment. An EIS ( /is not) 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 Ted M. Uomoto Position /Title Public Works Director Date `%7tv v /' / YI COMMENTS: Signature CITY OF TUKVJILA 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 Blvd. 433 -1850 Tukwila, WA 98188 3. Date Checklist Submitted: November 18, 1980 4. Agency Requiring Checklist: Public Works Department 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: _. 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): Traffic signal" revision,,on Southcenter Parkway from I- 5.northbound off--_ ramp to Strander Boulevard. 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 above. 8. Estimated Date for Completion of the Proposal: December 15, 1980 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: Street Use Permit YES NO x YES NO x YES NO x YES • NO x YES NO x YES NO x. YES x NO__ 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: 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? (c) Change in topography or ground surface relief fea- tures? (d) The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? -2- x (e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? (f) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or 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: 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: (a) Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? YES MAYBE NO (b) The creation of objectionable odors? _ x (c) Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? Explanation: Some dust and odor possible during construction: x x 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, Dr the rate and amount of surface water runoff? 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? (g) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? -3- x (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) Reduction in the amount of water otherwise avail- able for public water supplies? Explanation: 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? Explanation: YES MAYBE NO x 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? — (d) Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? x Explanation: YES MAYBE NO 6. Noise. Will the proposal increase existing noise levels ?. x Explanation: Some increase in noise during construction is possible. 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? Explanation: 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in the altera- tion of the present or planned land use of an area? Explanation: x 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: (a) Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? x (b) Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? x Explanation: 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: 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? Explanation: YES MAYBE NO 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? (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: Signal may cause people to seek different routes. 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? x (c) Schools? x (d) Parks or other recreational facilities? x (e) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? x x YES MAYBE NO (f) Other governmental services? x Explanation: Should improve safety and response to emergencies. May increase City signal maintenance costs. 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: Increase in energy for signals. x�. 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? (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:' YES MAYBE NO 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? 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: 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 Date x x