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City of Tukwila
SEPA File E98-0018
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
City of Tukwila
Addendum to
Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS)
Description of Original Proposal: Sign Code amendments to establish an amortization.
program
Description of Addendum: Sign Code Amortization Program — Modification of
method
Land Use File Number: L02-049
Proponent: City of Tukwila
Location of Proposal: City wide
Lead Agency: City of Tukwila
SEPA File Number: E98-018
The City of Tukwila issued a DNS for its Sign Code Amortization Program on August 19, 1998.
The City adopted ordinance 1857 and amended its Sign Code on November 23, 1998. The
ordinance created a new chapter in the City's sign code for an amortization program. The
amortization program, effective January 1, 1998, established a three year deadline for sign
owners to bring signage into compliance with the City's sign standards. The three year deadline
was extended by one year to December 31, 2002. The program also created a "voluntary sign
reduction agreement" that allowed an extended compliance period for property owners who
reduce their nonconforming signage by certain percentages by the deadline.
This addendum to the previous SEPA determination is to delete the deadline method of
amortizing nonconforming signs and rely on the method currently employed in the City's
Manufacturing Industrial Center. In general that means when a site changes uses, is significantly
removed or the existing business undergoes a name change, any legal nonconforming sign must
be removed and replaced with a conforming sign.
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6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206-431-3665
SEPA File E98-0018
The City of Tukwila has determined that the addendum does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required
under RCW 43.21c.030(2)(c.) This decision was made after review of a completed
environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is
available to the public on request.
The original DNS was issued 19 August 1998. This addendum is adopted on f Od0 - 2032
Steve Lancaster, SEPA Responsible Official
City of Tukwila, Washington
6300 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
206 431-3670
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Memorandum
To: Steve Lancaster, SEPA Responsible Official
From: Moira Carr Bradshaw
Date: October 14, 2002
Subject: E98-0018 — Proposed amendments to the Tukwila Sign Code affecting
nonconforming signs
Project Description
This is a nonproject proposal to amend Tukwila's Sign Code (TMC 19.) The current
amortization program would be costly to enforce due to the Scenic Vistas Act (RCW42.42,)
which requires payment by local jurisdictions for sign removal on/or visible from state highways
and interstates. The proposed amendments (L02-049) will revert to previous methods of
nonconforming sign removal that are currently in practice in the City's Manufacturing Industrial
Center.
Agencies with Jurisdiction
None
Summary of Primary Impacts
None
Recommendation
Prepare an addendum to previous DNS (E98-0018)
Dept. Of Community Development
City of Tukwila
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Short Subdivision Agenda
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CITY OF TLIKWILA
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:
CITY-WIDE AMORTIZATION FOR NON -CONFORMING SIGNS
PROPONENT: DEPT. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL. INCLUDING:: STREET. ADDRESS.
ADDRESS: 6200 SOUTHCENTER, BL
PARCEL NO: 359700-02.82`
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The City has. -determined„ that ;the • pron0sa l does not have, -a orvobab l e
significant' adverse impact oh' the envie onment . An- envi ronmen,t'al
impact staternen;t (EIS) 15 ,not required under RCW 43.21c.030(2).
This decision was made after review %cif a completed environmenta1
checklist: and other information on file with the lead ,agency. `This
information is available ,to the publ icon .request.
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MEMORANDUM
Steve Lancaster
Deborah Ritter'?
August 13, 1998
E98-0018
Proposed amendments to Tukwila Sign Code
Project Description:
This is a non -project proposal to amend Tukwila's Sign Code (Title 19) to include an amortization program
for non -conforming signage. The program is in keeping with Goals 8.1.14 and 8.1.15 of Tukwila's 1995
Comprehensive Plan, which read as follows:
Goal 8.1.14:
Reduce the dominance and clutter of signs through amortization of existing signs
and replacement in compliance with Tukwila's Sign Code.
Goal 8.1.15:
Preserve signs that are exceptional and significant.
The proposed changes to the Sign Code are as follows:
The addition of an amortization provision in the Tukwila Sign Code to insure a gradual replacement of non-
conforming signs throughout the City. This ordinance would establish a grace period within which owners
would be allowed to maintain existing non -conforming signs in order to derive a reasonable benefit from
their sign investment. All non -conforming signs still remaining after expiration of the grace period would
be removed. The grace period varies in length from 3 years (minimum) to 7-1/2 years (maximum). The
length of each grace period is determined by the total amount of non -conforming signage to be removed at
a particular location as well as the timing of its removal. An exemption process for landmark signs is
provided.
Agencies with Jurisdiction:
None.
Summary of Primary Impacts:
None.
Recommendation:
Determination of Non -Significance.
6300 Southcenter Boulevar4 Suite #100 ° Tukwila, Washington 98188 ° (206) 4313670 o Fax (206) 431-3665
CITY OF TUKWILA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Not applicable.
2. Name of applicant:
Department of Community Development, City of Tukwila
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
6300 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, Washington 98188
4. Date checklist prepared:
July 14, 1998
5. Agency requesting checklist:
Department of Community Development, City of Tukwila
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Adoption by the City Council in December, 1998
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further
activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been
prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
A Determination of Non -Significance was issued by the City of Tukwila on
September 23, 1996 in connection with a previous proposal to amortize
non -conforming signage in the City.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental
approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered
by your proposal? If yes, explain.
None known.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your
proposal.
Approval by the Tukwila City Council.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the
proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several
questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain
aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on
this page. Section E requires a complete description of the objectives
and alternates of your proposal and should not be summarized here.
This is a non -project proposal to amend Tukwila's Sign Code (Title 19) to
include an amortization program for non -conforming signage. The
proposed changes are as follows:
The addition of an amortization provision in the Tukwila Sign Code to insure
a gradual replacement of non -conforming signs throughout the City. This
ordinance would establish a grace period within which owners would be
allowed to maintain existing non -conforming signs in order to derive a
reasonable benefit from their sign investment. All non -conforming signs still
remaining after expiration of the grace period would be removed.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to
understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a
street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a
proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or
boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan,
vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you
should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required
to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit
applications related to this checklist.
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Not applicable.
13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally
sensitive?
No.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly,
steep slopes, mountainous, other:
Not applicable.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent
slope)?
Not applicable.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example,
clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of
agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
Not applicable.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the
immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
Not applicable.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any
filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Not applicable.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use?
If so, generally describe.
Not applicable.
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g.
About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or
buildings)?
Not applicable.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other
impacts to the earth, if any:
Not applicable.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal
(i.e., dust, automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during
construction and when the project is completed? If any,
generally describe and give approximate quantities if known.
Not applicable.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may
affect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other
impacts to air, if any:
Not applicable.
3. Water
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate
vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal
streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or
river it flows into.
Not applicable.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to
(within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please
describe and attach available plans.
Not applicable.
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3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be
placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and
indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate
the source of fill material.
Not applicable.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or
diversions? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities, if known.
Not applicable.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note
location on the site plan.
Not applicable.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials
to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and
anticipated volume of discharge.
Not applicable.
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged
to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities, if known.
Not applicable.
2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged into the
ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for
example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the
following chemicals; agricultural; etc.) Describe the general
size of the system, the number of such systems, the number
of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of
animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
Not applicable.
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and
method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities,
if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow
into other waters? If so, describe.
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Not applicable.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,
generally describe.
Not applicable.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and
runoff water impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
Not applicable.
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Not applicable.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site.
Not applicable.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Not applicable.
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deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage,
other
water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Not applicable.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site.
Not applicable.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Not applicable.
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5. Animals
a. Circle any birds or animals which have been observed on or near
the site or are known to be on or near the site:
Not applicable.
Birds: .
Mammals:
Fish:
Other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or
near the site.
Not applicable.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Not applicable.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Not applicable.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar)
will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs?
Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
Not applicable.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by
adjacent properties? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the
plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce
or control energy impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
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7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure
to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous
waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so,
describe.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Not applicable.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental
health hazards, if any:
Not applicable.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your
project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Not applicable.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or
associated with the project on a short-term or long-term
basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)?
Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
Not applicable.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if
any:
Not applicable.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Not applicable.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Not applicable.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Not applicable.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Not applicable.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Not applicable.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Not applicable.
g.
If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program
designation of the site?
Not applicable.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally
sensitive" area? If so, specify.
Not applicable.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the
completed project?
Not applicable.
J.
Approximately how many people would the completed project
displace?
Not applicable.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if
any:
Not applicable.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with
existing and projected land uses and plans, if any:
Not applicable.
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any?
Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing?
The proposal does not increase or decrease the number of multi -family
housing units within the City limits.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated?
Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing.
Not applicable (see 9(a) above).
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not
including antennas; what is the principal exterior building
material(s) proposed?
Not applicable.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or
obstructed?
Not applicable.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if
any:
Not applicable.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time
of day would it mainly occur?
Not applicable.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
Not applicable.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your
proposal?
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Not applicable.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,
if any:
Not applicable.
12. Recreation
a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
Not applicable.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational
uses? If so, describe.
Not applicable.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation,
including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project
or applicant, if any:
Not applicable.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for,
national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or
next to the site? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,
archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on
or next to the site.
Not applicable.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Not applicable. Project specific impacts will be evaluated at the time of
permit application.
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14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on
site plans, if any.
Not applicable.
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the
approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
Not applicable.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have?
How many would the project eliminate?
Not applicable.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or
improvements to existing roads or streets, not including
driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or
private).
No.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water,
rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the
completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would
occur.
g.
Not applicable.
Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts,
if any:
Not applicable.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services
(for example: fire protection, police protection, health care,
schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
No.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any.
Not applicable.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural
gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic
system, other.
Not applicable.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility
providing the service, and the general construction activities on
the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
Not applicable.
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:'��', P�
Date Submitted: ( fv3'— 131 I cl 9 K
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR ALL PROJECT AND NON PROJECT
PROPOSALS
The objectives and the alternative means of reaching the objectivesfor a
proposal will be helpful in reviewing the foregoing items of the Environmental
Checklist. This information provides a general overall perspective of the
proposed action in the context of the environmental information provided and the
submitted plans, documents, supportive information, studies, etc.
1. What are the objectives of the proposal?
The revisions to Title 19 of the Tukwila Municipal Code are designed to
implement direction from the Tukwila City Council to reduce and ultimately
remove all illegal and legally non -conforming signage in Tukwila.
2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives?
Continue to utilize City Staff to conduct code enforcement actions.
3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of
action:
There are no alternatives to legislative acts that will allow the Municipal Code to
be revised.
4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive
Land Use Policy Plan?
No.
5. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are:
Not applicable.
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