HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-152-80 - CITY OF TUKWILA - 152ND STREET WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENTSSTREET WIDENING
S 152 BETWEEN MACADAM
AND 52 AV S,
AND 57AVE S
EPIG152 -80
FORM FOR (PROPOSED/IF)CIIUL) DECLARATION
OF PSTRWOOORNODj(NON- SIGNIFICANCE)
Description of Proposal Street widening /road improvements /acquisition
of right-of-way.
Proponent City of Tukwila
Location of Proposal Along S. 152nd St. between Macadam Road
and 52nd Ave. So, and along approixmately 350
feet of 52nd Ave. So. (See attached. vicinity map.)
Lead Agency City of Tukwila
This proposal has been determined to (have /not have) a significant
adverse impact upon the environment. An EIS (is /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 Mr. Ted Uomoto
Position /Title
Director, Public Works
Date 9 -19 -80 Signature
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Date: September 19, 1980
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
I. BACKGROUND
1. Name of Proponent CITY OF TUKWILA
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent:
_ 6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukpkwila, Washing_tnn 98188
3. Date Check��;_s 43submitted 9 -19 -80
4. Agency Requiring Checklist City of Tukwila
5. Name of Proposal, if applicable:
S. 152nd St. & 5Zth Ave. S. Stre_pt Improvements
6. Nature and Brier Description of the Proposal (includ-
ing but not limited to its size, general design ele-
ments, and other factors that will give an accurate
understanding its scope and nature):
Widening of S" 152nd from 2 lanes 20' wide to 2 lanes 28' wide (970 LF)
Widening of 57th Ave. S. trom 2 lanes 16' wide to 2 lanes-24' wide
T340 LF). Installation of 5' sidewalks; rockery construction (see
7. Location or Proposal (describe the physical setting or attached.)
'the proposal, as well as the extent of the land area
affected by any environmental impacts, including any
other information needed to give an accurate understand-
ing of the environmental setting of the proposal):
The area is multi - residential. Widening will regIlirP removal of
shrubs & trees for rockery•& sidewalks. Large trees that are
remqved wjll hP rpplarpd •
8. Estimated Date for Completion of the Proposal:
December, )980
9. List of all Permits, Licenses or Government Approvals
Required for the Proposal (federal, state and local- -
including rezones):
N/A
10. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion,
or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes., explain:
N/A
11. Do you know of any plans by others which may affect
the property-covered by your proposal? If yes, explain:
alone
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12. Attach any other application form that has been corn-.
pleted regarding the proposal; if none has been com-
pleted, but is expected to be filed at some future
date, describe the nature of such application form.:
N/A
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM ATTACHMENT 9 -19 -80
Point 6. (Continued)
along north shoulder of S. 152nd and East shoulder of
57th Avenue So. on sloped hillside; acquisition of right -
of -way along S. 152nd St.; 210 1.f. x 25' wide and 760
1.f. x 10' wide.
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?
(b) Disruptions, displacements, com-
paction or overcovering of the soil? X
(c) Change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
(d) The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features?
(e) Any increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off
the site?
(f) Changes in deposition or ero-
sion 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: Displacement will occur for rockeries:
overcovering for lane widening and sidewalks.
(2) Air. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Air emissions or deterioration
of ambient air quality? X
(b) The creation of objectionable
odors? X
X
X
X
(c) • Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally
or regionally?
Explanation: Temporary - construction' related emissions.
will create minor deterioration of air quality.
X
Yes Maybe ro
(3) Water. Will the proposal result in:
(a) Changes in currents,"or the
course or direction of water move-
ments, in either marine or fresh
waters? X
X
X
(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 sur-
face 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?
(h) Deterioration in ground water
quality,, either through direct in-
jection, 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 available for
public water supplies?
X
X
X
Explanation: Minimal change in absorption rates will occur
due to added impervious surtace. Not a significant impact.
(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 X
aquatic plants)?
(b) Reduction of the.numbers of
any unique, rare or endangered
species of flora?
X
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Yes Maybe No
(c) Introduction of new species
of flora into an area, or in a
barrier to the normal replenish-
ment of existing species? X
(d) Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
Explanation: Elimination of existing cultivated flora
for rockeries & sidewalks. Some species will be replaced.
(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 shell-
fish, benthic organisms, insects or
microfauna)? X
(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?
X
X
X
EXp lan do Elimination of insects in construction area.
No other nfaund ur hdbi Ld t will be disturbed.
(6) Noise. Will the proposal increase
existing noise levels?
Explanation:
X
(7) Light and Glare. Will the pro-
posal produce new light or
glare?
Explanation:
X
(8) Land Use. Will the proposal
result in the alteration of the
present or planned land use of an
area?
Explanation:
X
(9) Natural Resources. Will the pro -
posal result in:
(a) Increase in the rate of use
of any natural resources?
(b) Depletion of any nonrenewable
natural resource?
Explanation:
Yes Maybe
(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
radiation) in the event of an acci-
dent 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:
(12) Housing. Will the proposal
affect existing housing. or
create a demand for additional
housing?
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 trans-
portation systems?
(d) Alterations to present
patterns of circulation or move-
ment of people and /or goods?
(e) Alterations to waterborne,
rail or air traffic?
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111 •es Maybe No
(f) Increase in traffic hazards
to motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians? X
Explariation: Temporary construction related increase.
Can be mitigated by using flagmen, barriers and other re-
lated traffic controls.
(14) Public Services. Will the pro-
posal have an effect upon, or
result in a need for new or al-
tered 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'facili-
X
ties, including roads?
(f) Other governmental services? X
Explanation: Proposed project will increase the amount 4
Explanation:
Yes Maybe No
(17) Human Health. Will the proposal
result in the creation of any
health hazard or potential health
hazard (excluding mental health)? X
Explanation:
(18) Aesthetics. Will the proposal
result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the
public, or will the proposal re-
sult in the creation of an
aesthetically offensive site open
to public view?
Explanation:
X
(19) Recreation. Will the proposal
result in an impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities?
Explanation:
(20) Archeological /Historical. Will the
proposal result in an alteration of
a significant archeological or his-
torical site, structure, object
or building?
Explanation:
X
III. SIGNATURE
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- signi-
ficance that it might issue in reliance upon this checklist
should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of
full disclosure on my part.
Proponent:
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