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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA E97-0006 - OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE - NEW RESTAURANTOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESTAURANT 16500 SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY E97-0006 AFFIDAVIT 1, 5\i► -v i A ,Ack _J LJ Notice of Public Hearing Notice of Public Meeting OBoard of Packet Board of Packet Planning Packet Adjustment Agenda Appeals Agenda Commission Agenda DShort Subdivision Agenda Packet Notice of Application for Shoreline Management Permit flShoreline Management Permit OF DISTRIBUTION hereby declare that: Determination of Non- significance LI Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice Notice of Action Official Notice Other Other was mailed to each of the following addresses on 6-14-91 IOCAC)4 1./161 Name of Pro ' ect ��U1,1��rne� J'r4{L�OU ' .JV �n C � ignature � 1 1' � File Number 9.1 - 00040 CITY OF TUKWILA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: -CONSTRUCTION OF A 6300 SO. FT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE - RESTAURANT PROPONENT;.-. MERRICK.D. LENT7, ARCHITECT. LOCATION -OF .PROPOSAL, INCLUDING STREET,ADDRESS, IF ANY: ADDRESS: 16500 SOUTHCENTER PY PARCEL NO: 262304-9127 SEC/TWN/RNG: NW 26/.23/04 LEAD•AGENCY: CITY OF TUKWILA FILE NO: E97-0006 The City has determ`i•ned that the proposal does not have a probable sianifirant adverse•impact on the environment. An environmental impa•ct-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 aaencv. This information is available to the public on request. *•kkkk**••k*kkk****•k'k•kk'k'k*k*kkkkk'k'kk****kkk*k*kkk*k**k**kkkk*****•k**•k•k-k*•k•kk•k* This determination is final and sinned this S day of 104..7. 199'7. Steve Lancaster. Responsible Official City of Tu•kwi la. (206) 431-3670 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila,.. WA 98188 Copies of the procedures for SEPA appeals are available with the Department of Community Development, • City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor epartn wnt of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director MEMORANDUM May 14, 1997 To: Project File # E97-00006 Outback Steakhouse Restaurant 16500 Southcenter Parkway, adjacent to Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel From: Alexa Berlow Re: Staff Evaluation of Environmental Checklist Received: March 14, 1997 Determination: (DNS) Determination Of Non -Significance Project Description: Construct a 6,302 square foot one-story restaurant with new landscaping on an existing asphalt -paved parking area currently use by Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel. Proponent: Merrick D. Lentz, Architect Location: 16500 Southcenter Parkway adjacent to the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel Date prepared: February 21, 1997 Lead Agency: City of Tukwila, Department of Community Development Challenges to Document: None Other Agencies of Jurisdiction: None Recommendation: (DNS) Determination of Non -Significance 6300 Southcenter Boulevara4 Suite #100 ° Tukwila, Washington 98188 o (206) 431-3670 0 Fax (206) 431-3665 •SEPA Review - E97-0006 Outback Steakhouse Restaurant May 9, 1997 Page 2 Summary of Interdepartmental Comments: Police Department • List of crime prevention comments (Attached) Other comments will be addressed under concurrency ordinance prior to issuance of building permit. Comments to SEPA Checklist: Page 2, #6: Construction is expected to take place during the Summer of 1997. Page 2. #8: A soils investigation was completed on February 17, 1997. Page 3, #10: Other permits and governmental approval that will be needed include: Design Review Building Permit Sign Permit Health Department Approval Summary of Primary Impacts: Earth The site is generally flat with the steepest slope no greater that 3%. Soil on the site is interbedded sand and fill layers. Structural fill such as crushed gravel will be placed over the asphalt pad under the building. Approximately 400 cubic yards will be cut and replaced will 600 cubic yards. Some erosion may be possible during construction. Temporary erosion control measures will include silt fencing and strawbails at lower portion of site. These measures will be addressed in civil plans as part of Building Permit submittal. The building pad surface is currently 98% impervious. The project proposes to removing 565 square feet of existing pervious surface and incorporate 3,884 square feet of new pervious landscape areas, for a net increase in landscaping of 3,319 square feet. Air Some dust is expected during construction. Exhaust from kitchen hoods may emit some cooking aromas. Measures to control construction dust will be taken as needed. Kitchen hoods and fans will be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. • SSEPA Review - E97-0006 Outback Steakhouse Restaurant May 9, 1997 Page 3 Water Placement of the proposed building will modify the existing drainage flow. New landscaped areas will allow rainwater to be absorbed into the ground. Water will be collected into existing site drainage system that will reduce impervious surface area and reduce adverse impact from the development. (A drainage plan has been submitted to Public Works to show alterations). Measures to reduce runoff water impacts will be designed in a manner that insures that it will not be impeded by the new proposed development. Plants Five (5) trees will be removed and moved to another location on the site. New landscaping will be introduced, to include trees shrubs, and groundcover. Animals Some birds, not currently able to be identified, have been seen by Tukwila Pond. (Tukwila Pond Wildlife Utilization and Habitat Evaluation, August 1994, is attached). Energy/Natural Resources Electric energy will be used for cooling and refrigeration; natural gas will be used for heating and cooking. Measures to conserve energy will include compliance with state energy codes, use of energy-efficient light fixtures, equipment, plumbing, and fixtures. Environmental Health Provisions for emergency services will be available on the site. Existing noise generators such as fans should not have an effect on the site. Some noise related to construction will occur during normal business hours, between 7am and 5pm. Efforts will be made to coordinate with the adjacent hotel to avoid conflict with guests' use of the property. Land/Shoreline Uses The proposed restaurant site is currently a parking lot for the eight -story Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel, located east of the proposed restaurant. Commercial uses, both retail and office, surround the property. The site has not been used for agricultural purposes since at least 18 years (1979). Current zoning and Comprehensive Plan designation is Tukwila Urban Center (TUC). It is expected that approximately 120 people will work at the restaurant once complete. None will reside on site. eSEPA Review - E97-0006 Outback Steakhouse Restaurant May 9, 1997 Page 4 Housing None Aesthetics The tallest height of any proposed structure will be 20 feet. Exterior materials will include painted wood siding and trim and metal standing seam roofing. Quality materials with good craftsmanship will be used as a measure to control aesthetic impacts. Light/Glare The building will be illuminated after dark for safety and security. Pole lighting will be used in the parking area and wall mounted fixtures will be used on the building to light pedestrian walkways and hidden areas. Measures will be taken to assure that lighting placement does not interfere with hotel guests or adjacent traffic. Recreation None Historic/Cultural Preservation None Transportation Primary access to the property will be through existing curb cuts onto Southcenter Boulevard. secondary access to the restaurant is by easement to Strander Boulevard. The proposed project will designate 64 parking spaces for its use. 384 parking spaces will remain on site for the hotel, restaurant, and surplus. Parking calculations will be addressed through City's parking ordinance. Peak traffic volumes are expected between 5 and 7pm. On average, an estimated 260 vehicular trips per day is expected to be generated by the new restaurant. The proposed development will comply with recommendations of the required traffic study (completed April 24, 1997) as a measure to control transportation impacts on the site. Public Services None 'SEPA Review - E97-0006 Outback Steakhouse Restaurant May 9, 1997 Page 5 Utilities Electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, and cable are currently available utilities at the site. Sewer lines will be connected to an existing line on the west side of Southcenter Boulevard to provide utility of sanitary sewer. • oc71-1e.. CRIME PREVENTION SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Restrooms: Recommend that the restrooms that are open to the general public not have false ceilings. There have been problems with subjects hiding in the ceiling area and then dropping down later to do robberies. 2. Security Alarm: Recommend installing a security alarm system during construction that would report a robbery in progress as well as a burglary in progress when the business is closed. 3. Windows: Consideration should be given to providing hardened coverings (such as security film, etc.) for ground level windows where glass breakage would allow for access to building interiors by burglars. 4. Orientation of Windows: Windows should be located so that the parking lot area can be easily surveyed by employees inside the business. Also the windows should be located so that a patrol car passing by can easily survey inside the business. 5. Doors: Doors should have quality locking mechanisms with minimum one inch deadbolt locks. All exit doors shall be operable from the interior without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. The Crime Prevention Unit should be contacted for information regarding correct hardware usage at 242-8084. 6. Graffiti Prevention Program: It is important to win the war against the graffiti "artist" and keep your building attractive for customers. New non-stick anti -graffiti water- based or wax like coatings are now available to make an effective barrier against graffiti or other potentially staining substances. Contact the crime prevention unit 242- 8084. 7. Landscaping: Plant materials should be placed and maintained so to provide visibility and prohibit hiding places for unauthorized people around ground level door and window areas. Sticker shrubs may discourage crime activities. Low shrubs and umbrella trees (where the canopy is maintained above eight(8) feet from the ground) will allow surveillance opportunities, hence reducing the potential for criminal behavior. • • 8. Lighting: Energy efficient security lighting is a relatively low-cost, yet extremely effective way to protect your business. By providing sufficient lighting in the parking lot and around your building you will discourage burglars and vandals who don't like light, preferring the cover of darkness for their dirty work. Also the lighting will provide .a legitimate sense of security for not only you, but your employees and customers. Checklist prepared by R. Abbott (242-6505) and T. Kilburg (242-8084) 4/30/97 CITY OF TUKWILA NOTICE OF THRESHOLD DETERMINATION (DNS) DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE Proposal: Outback Steakhouse proposes to build a 6,032 square foot, one-story restaurant. The project will also include landscaping. Parking will be shared with Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel adjacent to the proposed development Proponent: Merrick D. Lentz, Architect Location: 16500 Southcenter Boulevard, adjacent to the Doubletree Suites Hotel Lead Agency: City of Tukwila, Department of Community Development The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (20 (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 by mail or in person at the City of Tukwila, department of Community development, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100, Tukwila, Washington. There is no comment period for this DNS (WAC 197-11-535) APPEALS Copies of procedures for SEPA appeals are available with the City of Tukwila, department of Community Development, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100, Tukwila, Washington, or by contacting Alexa Berlow, planner -in -charge of the project at 431-3673. Method of Notice Notice is provided and attached to the posting board on the site, pursuant to the provisions contained in TMC 18.104.110 and TMC 18.104.120. The notice has also been mailed to the applicant, owners and tenants within 500 feet of the site, parties of record, agencies with jurisdiction (including Department of Ecology) and any tribe, agency or department with interest in the proposal. Further, notice for threshold determinations made for non -project actions shall be published in the Seattle Times. April 15, 1997 City of Tukwila. Department of Community Development • NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION Rick Lentz Merrick Lentz Architect 1800 - 136th Place NE, Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98005 RE: Application for Design Review (L97-0017) Application for SEPA Determination (E97-0006) Outback Steakhouse, 16500 Southcenter Boulevard adjacent to Doubletree Suites Hotel Dear Mr. Lentz: John W Rants, Mayor Steve Lancaster, Director Your application to build an Outback Steakhouse at 16500 Southcenter Parkway, adjacent to the existing Doubletree Suites Hotel, has been found complete on April 14, 1997. The applications have been assigned to me and tentatively scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of Architectural Review on May 22, 1997. By May 9, 1997, you must install a notice board on the site. A notice of complete application form will be laminated by the Department of Community Development who will notify you when it is ready to be picked up to post on the board. A copy of information on how to install the board and laminated notice is included with this letter. After installing the sign and the laminated notice, you must return a signed Affidavit of Posting to me. You will be responsible for removing the notice board from the site once your application has been approved and finalized, and all public notice periods have terminated. This determination of Complete Application does not preclude the City to request revisions to your proposal to insure that it meets the substantive requirements of the zoning code and goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Your application will be routed to appropertiate departments for internal review, and any revision comments made back to you within 21 days of this notice. If you have any questions about this notice or if you wish to speak to me about other issues sooner than our response date, please feel free to contact me directly at 431-3673. Sincerely, al., a Alexa Berlow Associate Planner cc: Reviewing City Departments encl. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 0 (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665 Summary of Interdepartmental Comments: Bonsai Northwest Greenhouse xpansion Planning: Slopes stability sanitary sewer Public Wor Gas line, ' ficiency heater Build' Foll F e: w UBC 1994 instead of 1991 one Outback Steakhouse Planning: measures to protect against erosion during construction keeping trees planned to be moved nighttime illumination plan Public Works: Traffic mitigation Modify drainage plan Title search copy of recorded easements Police List of crime prevention comments 4.1.6ky kA,,A c av1.3► ea 6144- ) Control • I Bello ` O4 Epic File No. 6g7.000‘., Fee $ 325 Receipt No. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: OUTt3&41. STONIL USS. 2. Name of applicant: j'1E .1 C K 17, 1.O.1 C2 - A'ecO rri i 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: (24106)'74h7 -417 f fpm SV rrE 100 BELL EV OE wA 16005" 4. Date checklist prepared: Opre,--( o, t117 5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): START . Co at STI u cTn oNj - hi1A-C i6111 opal 4ZEs—rflut 4 r — 4N(.4 5-r I6197 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. 5oi t-5 I \(E--MA-Ctfl MP EO CN Fee, I'1 men 91 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. NoN� KNOW -2- RECEIVED MAR 141997 COMMDEVELOPMENT • • 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. 19e5A4N1 ReviEW P PPRoVAa.- i3U 1Wir PMr7 1-1-6AL-nrk D Pf CM 'C /WPC -OVAL SlaNME p rr 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 alternatives of your proposal and should not be summarized here. CavX'2. 51= SNC Srolz( WX7 FAMED Co -g6TE Sv wI fu (1``�D AS A i'ZES-R.' ISL ii. vl • ' . ILL 6 O. : I5171 AS P HAI fi G - pA/eo FAV -KA U 5 SU I'f S i r . IMP •V ETYI r.► . L,A�DS�HP I I PLA 4 ?-�R IMV Io ' 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 applica- tions related to this checklist. A A cue USto 6Y 1200eLE f2E Lock -160 A -T 11/A96) OF Tr OOVeL- �wp��ro�r� c�►I4.: 0 tai '�i'_ we - Ups( SorrE F3v 15 'o coF sT 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? Jo -3- TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT valuation for Agency Use Only 8. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other �LPY`T b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? S "% 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. it.trekBEPDeo Wkr4 7 Arlo AU, L? -€6 e1). d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. NO e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti- ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. S TfZ0C O RAL Pi LL So -t aat15i G W 6U- Pse0Psc oilI' `f1TE t&U I1zfr A1919lmFrrr= PLL - GotX) 6Y APP u i mA-TI= cuC - 400 f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. g• 1q3551151){ i OUP -.11•11 CoNS"fr,U G-ri oNt About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? C ) si 15 ' W3� I►nPA/IouTinJ • �i �i$3 5. F. 6111 N6 & (.� c9 (1511IU(7?)3r iNCPfid 3-22 R 1F. DE LANf'Pllat7 -4- • • h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: , Pf7 ovEO TPM POW -f o cot T 1E715U fi W�t�t l� 'f�G ti -nu FvI?-)STIWeriotil AG-fiv►nte- : COAAr lEY) - kb% oo o5t oKi PRO t,tnn5. 6221L6 $4Pog7C WILL f U P'rnrrr wvf-1 13U u -o SM r> 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. 'ME Po T poSSlBLE Due4 1STRJ GTIo l EpCF J 5 r F.oM Kt"fCt ET1 Hw 5 IrlP^f t t -f SornE cob 4 AizDMPS b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: 600—re—OL DU)( DU %LlNi uL`fl I NE 003 , 0 S pp) mAiNrrico 0 cL-E t1✓o. 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. Nt7C -fH t ��'S -15 -5- Evaluation for Agency Use Only 4110 ivaluation for Agency Use Only 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. No 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. NONE 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. PukaarringT of eV 1LD N wou. Mo L( •:AIS ..w� 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No 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. N4a -6- b. Ground: •valuation for Agency Use Only 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. 1•1601 ISIOSCS O KW) wru. AILow AntJ w -r To eE AreloSc4W19 /NM, 2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sour- ces, 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. 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. W FrV 1 i t L BE L'o(,l-CGTV IrttTo e4U5Tit et SITE' 012At E •(S-TENJ , St NICE I ril f -V lou5 LO PSE K1 PPV IM AL'r St3ac -7- 4111 411 Evaluation for Agency Use Only 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Ncrf Lit L'f d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: 175i4r.1 Wtill. Emso UN 1S L —1 mPw ? P Y TilE_LOV rgo1705e0 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. 'What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? -Kees W LU. 6E i21:Movo nom T1-1t1i� a.) r L :.a Y LoUUD 3E c. List threatened or endangered species knownto be on or near the site. NONE -8- d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: 5. Animals" a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: • Evaluation for Agency Use Only birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other t 'i iAYE Of= Poofik- jQ, 3aY . mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: N°NI fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: pv•1E b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. UN KtJoty 7--- d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: -9- valuation for Agency Use Only 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solor) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. kkATUCAL C S (NE#Crr 4 , .i� �— b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No 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: COrvtet4R'J! 014 6N N( Looms ' US -of pith, (-" gGL,rrr WW1 rixTv2 3 ULPm MuM'i?,LN3Z frktue£S. 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. No 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. 10 'EtiPit . 5e(Nic-Ez2 tzr AU? -e7 O-( ,r A't� StkooLQ 13E MErESSIneiC 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ- mental health hazards, if any: _tfklE�iy1. E10 -r BE- ntECESSAgY, -10- b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? l5 -or fL, Nol5 4r-Nakfog-5 stloiW k E 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short- term or a long-term basis (for example: traf- fic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. 5.0pmE 60N P--t-1�TJa.1-ecu Noise Ikoouo OSI- . Now & FOURS Cr 'ISM - W001,0 LE Hok o eW To loDPERITE Ong i-torE2 . 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: GooRVINPrrE CoNWoortor\\ SQhJ�`�DsU WYi?. Th o�2 CO(W1-4fX5 Wv' li c�O re7. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use properties? fig of the site and adjacent •valuation for Agency Use Only cE oWjrsur, 5U P.ioL F�/ P�2TT MM G19c. USE6 If1Ttlm'm -f- b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. LE-esr /111 c. Describe any structures on the site. WWI - SroP( �T( P121) 1 Lc iCr4 aF -11- •valuation for Agency Use Only d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? 1\10 e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? f. What is the ciprent comprehensive plan designation of the site? CAitaWAhl, g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N]A h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. t\l o i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?SESIOE - 0 Wt12-K. - 120 j• Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? NO►�1� k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not\1E E PEEME'O To tae N\EcESSAl-( 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com- patible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: (7th Utt mt0 -ro t31✓ NECESS/ -12- •valuation for Agency Use Only 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing? Nnwe b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eli- minated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. NONE c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: NOPJ vewneo To SE N SsAf-'-( 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? -TWA `i lb b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: unbar_ &JAU'tY pleb WYTi L1txV 42 mPrt.1 -13- Ovaluation for Agency Use Only 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? fatM,VI VW. 6E- ► AAMN1Pr-r Afirg G -t: rDiZ S CS-( A-NJD GoNUENJ1 mce bf PA'fhon►5 pAP-01•161 1-0T My 11,011\51-MOU WW1) To 13E u eo. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Not LAVEIX c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No i . d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational oppor- tunities are in the immediate vicinity? f\toNE KnlvwN) b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N0 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: NcNL: 1715EMO9 TO 13E N SSP . -14- 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation •valuation for Agency Use Only a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or pro- posed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. No b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Nowe. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: NO D mOO -fo N tceS3Ae.i 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed accss to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. MP N1 ACC55 IS <&rin.k51 -0)0480 Cor[5 c ro 500TI-A-ca.V 130/17. sF-cbnjiM-ifAcce6 1gy EASEfAE T To STIZi3Nt �PU/1 . b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? `(E-5 c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? PEoJEz.7 MU_ OES1 PPS► ► W LL I?Eme1IN o>\1 sirE 2?l rug OCu&Efe-EE (22A Ila ) ° ( PSK 10044055 5r) 611 g -in -15 - •valuation for Agency Use Only 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). e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Wiest( ow An -.e) Pm fn9PRD)G V Y—LE -r,4p5 - 2(0o Q'r42 DR -t' AJ 2 ME_ g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor- tation impacts, if any: a'i Pte' wET « mrn�o tioniS of &jWEt7 1Wirerrie, TTU rr-( 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 -r UIGtt'f b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. IAGTN�7 1�`( 11-16ICt � -16- 16. Utilities a. Circle utilitie currently a .ble at the site: lectricity natural gas water efuse servic" elep one, ani ary sewer, septic system,(IfFe ) 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. 7D� AeDVE _fl 1IE5 W IL 86 USED, AI L Ara" A1(SLE Exearf S -„21 Ian W LL ►JZ �a .I -r rJ t`1C bN W . DED r :Ti 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 toy- its decision. / Signature: //// AOAR, Date Submitted: tea) 2+) Keil PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. -17- •valuation for Agency Use Only ell TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT • •valuation for Agency Use Only D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (do not use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not imple- mented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, ani- mals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, ani- mals, fish, or marine life are: -18- • •aluation for Agency Use Only 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resourses are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, inclduing whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? -19- "[valuation for Agency Use Only Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts area: How does the proposal conform to the Tukwila Shoreline Master Plan? 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. -20- • •valuation for Agency Use Only 8. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli- cies of the Plan? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: -21- TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANAIO •Evaluation for Agency Use Only E. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR ALL PROJECT AND NON PROJECT PROPOSALS The objectives and the alternative means of reaching the objectives for a proposal will be helpful in reviewing the aforegoing items of the Environmental Checklist. This information provides a general overall perspective of the proposed action in the context of the environmental infor- mation provided and the submitted plans, documents, suppor- tive information, studies, etc. 1. What are the objective(s) of the proposal? C.or\r3TgiuC f Anti 0P RA -i' A GOm m c2c» 12�sTAtJIT 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? No AGTIoN kr ALL - 2. P 1 i 11.n tL [v 'u 101 3. nNi17 fmr 1b -k SITE 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: 1,-r 5 tin5 BE n1 10wrierep As A 4000 M T iw3 M � r . /7N of ktherf AfE toe14109 09 &r7 USE /5 eof1 PA-C4ftE wYTM} iva.55,Arlt (-'MP -rJ JFSIVE 4nl. a, No 5cJr7� T?tJ j BLlWi' Z3 AQECaeemty AVA�[ A E wYfI4NV E CoaS sr T La / ( S. N 6T1tEf2 J P►f=E.Ccs nx 1TI�A 61 TNEyfwf71315 G�nP6. peHP=•' ecu of A s%pP_oce!.�)2 EG7 AS PLjk1 10 7H �n( -22- Evaluation for Agency Use Only 4. 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E•01.r6.1.tu ✓NO Ce nMM.• t) 1E a EAS• .�✓. • r' ` T • , _ a OM, pact Era rT•��--,,_ Ewe OM, .•.' �- amt. •:r!VL ND h! :J_. a e..:.. C- (q GLC TG ?• NE t RECEIVED' MAR 14 1997 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TUKWILA POND WILDLIFE UTILIZATION AND HABITAT EVALUATION DON WILLIAMS DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Tukwila, Department of Parks and Recreation, is _involved in the planning and proposed improvement of public recreation opportunities within the Tukwila Pond project area located south of the Target retail store near the intersection of Strander Boulevard and Andover Park West. These opportunities are intended to increase the value of the Pond. as a public resource while ensuring that negative impacts to wildlife utilization and habitat availability are avoided and minimized. This document focuses on an evaluation of wildlife presence and utilization of the open water, nearshore, and upland habitats of the Tukwila Pond area. Such evaluation allows for the assessment of potential impacts to wildlife utilization :and habitat use resulting from .site developments which increase or facilitate public use of the Pond. The species of greatest concern, and the overwhelming majority of wildlife species documented, were avian species. This evaluation concludes that the Tukwila Pond area presently provides wildlife habitat opportunities which meet the definition of Priority Habitat as defined by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Such Priority Habitats are scarce in the highly developed lower Green River basin area. The study also documents the presence of several species of wildlife which are listed by the WDFW (in certain habitat types or areas) as Priority Species. Priority Species is defined by the WDFW as "those species that are presently state or federal endangered, threatened, sensitive, or .candidate because these species require special attention. Priority Species also includes species that the WDW (WDFW) believes are vulnerable to future listing and species with recreational importance that are vulnerable to impacts because of lost or degraded habitat. " Priority Habitats support "unique or a wide diversity of wildlife and must be protected to prevent further species losses". The wildlife (and specific habitat types) which meet the definition of a Priority Species are: Common Name (Scientific name) State/ Federal Status Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) (breeding and non -breeding concentrations) Protected1 _Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) (non -breeding concentrations) Protected1 Cavity Nesting Ducks Wood Duck Bufflehead Red-tailed hawk Trumpeter Swan Great Blue Heron Pectoral sandpiper (Aix sponsa) (Bucephala albeola) (Buteo jamaicensis) (Cygnus buccinator) (Ardea herodias) (Calidris melanotos) Gamel Gamel Protected2,a Game3,a State Monitor) Protected4,a 1 breeding areas 2 Breeding areas in urban or urbanizing areas only 3 regular small or large concentrations during migration or winter a historical presence documented - personal communication Mr. Eugene Huhn. (The Trumpeter Swan observation was noted in a December, 1977 Audubon Society Newsletter) 4 Non -breeding concentrations in regular concentrations The presence (actual, historical, or potential) of these Priority Habitats and Species within the Park project area is an important element in park planning due to their recognized importance. Management guidelines established for these Habitats and Species provide a means by which development can occur in a non -detrimental fashion. No direct documentation of breeding activities for the cormorant, great blue heron, grebe, wood duck, or red-tailed hawk was obtained during our study. Additionally, the presence of the trumpeter swan and pectoral sandpiper were gained anecdotally. Because documentation is lacking regarding the specific criteria under which these animals may be categorized as Priority, it cannot be confirmed that the Pond site currently supports Priority Species as defined above. The Priority Habitat types (and associated WDW definitions) documented within the Tukwila Pond project area are: Urban natural open space. " isolated remnant of natural habitat larger than 10 acres and is surrounded by urban development." Freshwater wetlands and deepwater habitats. "Lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water." Tukwila Wildlife Report 3 Riparian. "An area adjacent to flowing water that contains elements of both aquatic and terrestrial elements which mutually influence each other." Though typically defined as those areas adjacent to flowing waters, this habitat type is included within the project site due to the degree to which portions of the nearshore area meet a further definition provided by the WDFW "riparian habitat is often characterized by a structural and compositional diversity of natural vegetation that is a result . of high productivity and/or recent natural disturbance, such as seasonal or periodic flooding. Our study indicates that the Pond site provides valuable habitat for a diversity of wildlife, particularly bird species, within an urban area. The site appears to be used as a permanent habitat for some animals and as a migratory stop -over for others. Based upon this study, the most heavily -used Habitat Type appeared to be the Riparian Edge and the least heavily -used was the Upland area. However, the delineation of discrete Habitat Types is a uniquely humans pursuit. Most species do not stay within only one Habitat Type and the combination of several Habitat Types within the study site is one of the factors which add to the overall worth of the Tukwila Pond. As such, proposed park development activities should be designed to avoid adverse impacts. within each of the Habitat Types, particularly within the Riparian Edge. Tukwila Wildlife Report 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY — 2. INTRODUCTION 5 STUDY PURPOSE 6 PROJECT SITE DESCRIPTION 6 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 6. City of Tukwila 6 Audubon Society 7 Washington State Department of Wildlife (WDW) 7 Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 7 Other Consultant Studies 7 IES Associates Study 7 Southcenter Plaza Phase II 8 Preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Statement Report 8 ONSITE ANALYSIS 8 STUDY METHODOLOGY 8 Habitat Types 9 FIELD OBSERVATION RESULTS 11 Bird Species 14 Habitat Use 14 Terrestrial Wildife 14 ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS 15 WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES 15 Feeding. 15 Mating/Courtship 15 Brood Rearing 16 EXISTING RECREATIONAL USE 16 DISCUSSION 16 REFERENCES 19 APPENDIX A SPECIES LIST 20 APPENDIX B ONSITE OBSERVATIONS -Daily Logs 23 APPENDIX C Background Data 24 Tukwila Wildlife Report 5 INTRODUCTION This document details the culmination of activities and onsite evaluations undertaken by WATERSHED DYNAMICS, Inc. (WDI) to complete an analysis of wildlife population presence and existing habitat utilization within the Tukwila Pond area, located within the City of Tukwila, King County, Washington (Sec. 26, Twn 23, Rge 4E, WM). This document also provides guidance for minimization and avoidance of impacts associated with proposed site development planning. The Tukwila Pond project site provides open water, nearshore, and upland habitat opportunities. The Pond site was once an actively farmed pasture which has been altered as a result of the development of surrounding areas and the subsequent alteration to site hydrology. The Pond now provides habitat for numerous species of wildlife, most noticeably bird species. Estimates of the presence of over 50 species of wildfowl have been documented by the State of Washington Department of Wildlife, King County, and the local Audubon Society membership. Small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians are also documented. Observed wildfowl range from year-round resident species common to urbanized areas to those species utilizing the Pond for only a brief period during their annual migration. Of particular concern are those species listed by the State of Washington. or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered, threatened, sensitive, or monitored. Wildfowl species observed within the Tukwila Pond site which may fit into these categories (under specific conditions) include: great blue heron (Ardea herodias) and cavity nesting ducks such as bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) and wood duck (Aix sponse). In addition, though their presence was not documented during this study, the Pond area has been documented to provide/have providedhabitat for other State -listed species such as the trumpeter swan and the red-tailed hawk (Huhn, pers. comm.). Tukwila Wildlife Report 6 STUDY PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to integrate natural resources into the City's natural areas planning process through the identification of species presence and habitat opportunities. This information is invaluable for Tong -range development of natural areas to ensure minimal impact and maximum stewardship of environmental systems. Study goals are two -fold. The first goal is to provide an assessment of wildlife, in particular wildfowl, which utilize the open water, wetland, and upland areas of the Tukwila Pond system. • This assessment is completed by review of existing data, anecdotal information, and onsite observations. The second goal is to provide an assessment of the existing habitat opportunities within the Pond system. PROJECT SITE DESCRIPTION The project site is located within the City of Tukwila, in southern King County (Section 26, Township 23N, Range 4E, W.M.) (Figure 1). The Pond is bordered by Andover Park West to the east and retail and business establishments to the north, south, and west. The Tukwila Pond study site is approximately 24 acres in total size and is comprised of a number. of wetland class types, including emergent, scrub -shrub, and forested, as well as an openwater component approximately 19 acres in size. The mixture of these communities provides highly diverse wildlife habitats. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Biologists from Watershed Dynamics evaluated the existing background information regarding wildlife utilization of park habitats. Sources of information include the Washington Department of Wildlife, the Seattle Audubon Society, independent . research literature, and reports generated previously by other consultants. Information obtained includes species presence and relative abundance, seasonality of use, degree of park use by visitors, and concerns as voiced by user groups such as the Audubon Society. City of Tukwila Existing information provided by the City of Tukwila is provided in Appendix C. This Table lists 54 species of wildfowl and four species of mammal and their documented seasonality of use of the Pond. Tukwila Wildlife Report 7 . £ ff P•4S Woe rs. ST S DISI ?3! e t:2 It sf ►1 9•rows A S Pi NS I6(TH n ST n ,.s .4 f ST 1161H ST PROJECT SITE 116IN ST 1* 14aIN 4. .s utst s /r1 ARA `1CTN IJs T LA -' S 1; 141 LI. T.. :Sr !ISOM S7 ,h,' sr C.ST TFIciR DYKFISkO ST A r S IS 40TIALs 1• 1I61N 7ljjii R7 SI ' ` 4 4".gL ursw: , T ks''/(,9 PKNf NSC STS rN st N Tr;,- n'e •... " 110 ST ISM *1 si wax tl • A , (R( 66N ,G+IC (R K r1ry.y> - S S 11 ' , V• 1 .,: 1651)1Sf NE l KEN, HB1.'u1;IfiS r' ,s ST ' ST .,. SWINCIWER CORTOAAT aN PROJECT SITE FIGURE I. SITE LOCATION MAP WATERSHED DYNAMICS I421 17TH STREET S.E. /.1. 1cJl SDoo2 (200) 713.42.5 4 Audubon Society Background information provided by the Seattle Audubon Society is provided in Appendix C. This list includes only those species which have been -observed and which are not included within the list shown in Appendix A. A review was also made of the Seattle Audubon Society Trailside Series reference book "Birding in Seattle and King County". This book lists historical bird presence (through 1982) throughout a • large portion of the Puget Sound Basin and includes a section on Tukwila Pond. The birds listed as being observed at Tukwila Pond, which were not documented during the WDI study, includes the bittern' (Botaurus lentiginosus), Virginia rail (Rallus limicola), tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor), Western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta), cinnamon teal (Anas cyanoptera), Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus), and rough -legged hawk (Buteo lagopus). Washington State Department of Wildlife (WDW) A review was made of the WDW Priority Habitats & Species and Natural Heritage Wildlife Data to determine the presence. of Priority Species or Habitat types within the project site. No documentation was found regarding the presence of Priority Species. The mapping provided as part of this review identified two wetland types associated with Tukwila Pond; Open -Water and Palustrine. Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) A review of the Natural Heritage Information System (NHIS) maintained by the DNR was completed as a part of the background data research done for this project. The results of the NHIS review indicated "no records for rare plants, high quality native wetlands or high quality native plant communities in the vicinity of your project". Other Consultant Studies Two studies of the Tukwila Pond area completed previously were provided to WDI by the City of Tukwila. IES Associates Study. • This report dated October 18, 1990 and completed for The Ferris Company was done in relation to the proposed construction of a four story office building. The species observed during this study paralleled those documented during this current study. The IES study also documented the presence of red -legged frogs (Rana aurora), ring- necked pheasants (Phasianus colchicus), and rabbits (Sylvilagus sp), species not observed during the WDI study. Tukwila Wildlife Report 8 Southcenter Plaza Phase II Preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Statement Report This report, dated August 1990 and authored by the Ferris Company was done in • association with the proposed construction of a seven -story hotel and separate one- story .restaurant. Information presented in this report included- work completed in a number of previous site studies including the Chartwell Development Corporation (12/79), the Springridge Development (11/83), the Commercial Design Associates (1985), and the 168th Street South project (6/87). In addition to an analysis of terrestrial species and birds, .the study included a benthic analysis and fish -shocking survey. The benthic analysis study concluded "that the main body of the pond, particularly the north edge, does notprovide a significant food source for fish or other aquatic organisms in the water or for insectivorous birds" (emphasis added). The fish shocking study resulted in the capture of a number of even -aged individuals of brown bullhead (Ictalurus nebulosus). The results of the shocking study were taken as an indication of. a limited food supply and a stunted population. The bullhead were presumed to have been planted between 1976 and 1986. Prior to 1976 there was no water, or was intermittent water, in the pond. The Southcenter Plaza Phase 11 report also reviewed bird and terrestrial animals presence and concluded that, in general, there appears to be little use of the pond for nesting and brood raising and that "the total number of nests and diversity of species nesting (based on variations in nest types), was more limited than would be expected from the bird lists supplied by the Audubon Society' (emphasis added). ONSITE ANALYSIS STUDY METHODOLOGY WDI staff completed biweekly observations at the project site during the months of April, May, and June, 1994. Field observations were conducted at various time periods of each sample day to assure appropriate sampling of species utilization. The majority of the observations occurred during early morning hours just after sunrise when wildlife activity within the park areas was greatest. Field data collection was based on the Transects Methodology as described within the U.S. Department of the Interior' - Bureau of Land Management publication "Inventory and Monitoring of Wildlife Habitat". Tukwila Wildlife Report 9 The onsite wildlife observations coincided with the end of the spring/early summer period and the start of the nesting and brood rearing season. This observation period allowed WDI to document those species which utilize the Tukwila . Pond area • seasonally (i.e. double -crested cormorant,.Phalacrocorax auritus, and. cedar waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum) as well as those species that are likely to be resident year-round • (mallard, Anas platyrhynchos). • In addition to documenting the species observed, information recorded included: habitat utilization within the site, time of day, and general notes on activity. Onsite observations were completed using hand-held 10X50 and 10X25 binoculars and a 10X to 30X spotting scope. Species identification was accomplished following A Field Guide to Western Birds (Peterson, 1990) and The Audubon Master Birders Guide (various authors, 1989). Observational data are provided in Appendix B. Habitat Types An initial site visit was made in March of 1994 to assess the general habitat types present within the Pond area. The results of this trip was the delineation of the site into five discrete, though artificial, habitat types (Figure 2). These habitats were defined as follows: Upland Area This habitat area included a Targe percentage of the western portion of the site, as well as the peripheral areas of the project site which are adjacent to roadways and parking areas. Also included was an area at the southeast corner of the Pond Site which had been previously filled and which supported a deciduous forest community. Fill material placement within the western portion of the site has produced an upland pad which abuts the commercial areas which border the site along its western edge. Much of this upland area consists of bare dirt. The remainder is vegetated with a mixture of introduced and volunteer grasses and herbs, and invasive shrubs. The other upland areas found along the periphery of the site border sidewalks and parking areas. Most of this peripheral area is dominated by a deciduous tree canopy of black cottonwood. Himalayan blackberry (Rubus procera) was present along most of the study site property boundary. Tukwila Wildlife Report 10 NTS 0 3 3 A STRANDER BOULEVARD. Retail Swat c•' Upland (U) Riparian Ed•e ti Retail 1 Riparian Edge (includes small wetland areas and sapling community) 4 o Qo Willow 0 Islands J g t Open Water (OW) Riparian Edge (RE) -.r Open Grass Weiland (OGW) Upland (U) Small Pon Forested Wetland (FW) . FIGURE 2. SITE HABITAT TYPES 5 II111I111I1 tt,I ANDOVER PARK WEST Office Complex 0 O 3 3. RR !rack, WATERSHED DYNAMICS 1421 17TH STREET S.C. . ,ALIELFIN, W. 10002 (ZOO) 7,1.5-12A4 i Riparian Edge. This habitat type comprised all of the shoreline areas of the pond, including the shallow to steeply sloped Pond bank areas. For the purpose of this study the Riparian Edge along the•western side of the Pond was defined to include those areas from the shoreline of the pond to the toe -of -fill of the Upland Habitat Area, including the deciduous sapling community growing adjacent to the Upland Habitat Area. Included in the western Riparian Edge were small, previously identified wetlands adjacent to the Upland area and the sapling community of red alder (Alnus rubra), black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa), and Oregon ash (Fraxinus /atifolia) adjacent and amongst the small wetland areas. Vegetation in this area was diverse and relatively structurally complex and included: pondweed (potamogeton spp.), willow shrubs and trees (Salix spp.), Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), red alder, black cottonwood, hawthorne (Crataegus sp.), Oregon ash, crabapple (Pyrus fusca), red -osier dogwood (Cornus stolonifera), . vine maple (Acer circinatum), big -leaf maple (Acer macrophyllum), and Douglas spiraea (Spiraea doug/asii). An important habitat feature found within the Riparian Edge were small -diameter (3 - 6" diameter breast height -dbh) snag trees present along the western shoreline. These snags provide nesting sites, shelter, and food (in the form of invertebrates found within the decaying wood) for a variety of birds and other wildlife. Open Grass Wetland This habitat area is found within the southeast quadrant of the site. This habitat area is dominated by an extensive mono -stand of reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea). This area also contains two important, discrete, habitat features. One of the two features is a small, seasonally ponded, open water feature located near the extreme southeast corner of the site. This pond supports a vegetative community which includes yellow cow -lily (Nuphar polysephalum) and brooklime (Potentilla palustris). This pond was observed to support an abundant bullfrog population and was the site of several muskrat haul -outs. The shoreline of this pond contains willow shrubs and black cottonwood which were much used by passerine species. The second feature found within this Open Grass Wetland is made up of willow shrubs located between the small pond and the Tukwila Pond shoreline. Open Water This feature is approximately 19 acres in size and comprises the majority of the Tukwila Pond site. This habitat unit includes the area of the pond extending from the shallow nearshore (included as part of the riparian habitat unit) to the center of the Pond. Tukwila Wildlife Report 11 Within this area were numerous old fence posts used as resting spots by waterfowl, gulls, and cormorants and scattered islands of willow shrubs which were present along the southwest corner of the pond. Most of .the Open Water unit. was sufficiently deep to preclude vegetative growth but was shallow enough to provide feeding opportunities for diving birds such as the pied - billed grebe (Podylimbus podiceps) and double -crested cormorant (Phalocrocorax auritus). Forested Wetland This area, located at the southwest corner of the project site, could arguably have been included within the Riparian Edge habitat unit. However, the closed -canopy deciduous forest character of this area, coupled with the dense shrub layer and presence of a narrow open -water channel, is sufficiently unique within the project site to warrant its isolation as a seperate habitat type. Areas such as this can, particularly upon maturation, provide nesting and roosting opportunities for birds such as the great blue heron, green -backed heron, cavity nesting ducks, and raptor species. Vegetation within this area includes mature black cottonwood and Pacific madrona (Arbutus menziesii), and a shrub layer which includes: Himalayan blackberry (Rubus procera), wild rose species (Rosa spp.), willow, and hawthorne (Crataegus sp.) FIELD OBSERVATION RESULTS A total of sixteen field sample periods were completed between April 12 and June 23, 1994. Observations were listed in a daily log format which details the location of the observation site and time of day. For instances in which identification was uncertain (due to weather conditions or sighting distance) the species name is followed by "tent.", meaning tentative identification. Tukwila Wildlife Report 12 Table 1 lists the species and habitat use, and species abundance observed during our study TUKWILA POND AREA OF OCCURENCE WITHIN • GENERAL FREQUENCY AND SPECIES ROSTER PROJECT SITE ABUNDANCE . OW = Open Water CA = Commonly Observed and Relatively Abundant RE =Riparian Edge CS = Commonly Observed in Small Numbers OGW = Open Grass Wetland IA = Infrequently Observed -though Relatively Abundant when Observed FW = SW Forested Wetland . IS = Infrequently Observed - in Small Numbers. U = Upland COMMON NAME Passerines Song Sparrow U, RE, OGW, FW CA RW Blackbirds RE, FW CA , American crow RE, U . CS Bam Swallow RE and aerial throughout site CA VioletGreen Swallow RE and aerial throughout site CA Golden Crowned Sparrow U, RE, OGW CS White Crowned Sparrow U,RE CS • Savannah Sparrow U IS Fox Sparrow RE IS House Sparrow FW, RE IS • Wilson's Warbler FW, RE IS Yellow-rumped Warbler RE, FW, OGW CA (Through 1st part of May) Common - Yellowthroat U, RE, OGW CA Yellow warbler RE IS • Black -capped Chickadee RE, U, OGW, FW CA Marsh Wren RE, OGW CA • Starlings RE, U CS American Goldfinch RE, OGW, U, SW CA Bushtits RE, U, OGW, FW CA American Robin RE, U, FW CS . Purple Finch RE, U IS Cowbird U, OGW IS - Late May arrival Cedar waxwing RE, OGW, U IS House finch RE, U CA - Until mid/late May Willow flycatcher RE, OGW IS Bewicks wren RE IS (Tent ID) Warbling Vireo RE IS (Tent ID) Tukwila Wildlife Report 13 Belted Kingfisher RE • (Tent. ID per G. Schulz - City of Tukwila Urban Ecologist) Woodpeckers _ Downy Woodpecker RE FW IS —• - . Northern flicker RE IS Dabbler Ducks Mallard RE, OW, OGW CA Canada Geese RE, OW, U, OGW, FW CA Northern Shovellor RE, OW CS Wood Duck OW IS Coot RE, OW CA - . Ruddy Duck RE,'OW, OGW - CS Gadwall OW IS Bufflehead OW IS Widgeon OW IS Ring-necked Duck OW IS Wading Birds Common Snipe OGW IS Green Back Heron RE IS Great Blue Heron RE CS Diving Birds DC Cormorant OW -pilings CS - Through 1st week of May Pied Billed Grebe OW CS Upland Birds Killdeer U CS Gulls and Terns Herring Gull OW IS Caspian Tern OW IS AMPHIBIANS Chorus Frog U Bull Frog RE, OGW REPTILES• Garter Snake U MAMMALS Muskrat OGW Not directly seen. Observations based upon evidence of haul -outs Brown Rat RE Tent. ID FISH Brown Bullhead Throughout pond 14 fish (4"-8") caught on long line.• Tukwila Wildlife Report 14 Bird Species . A total of 47 bird species were observed during our study. The majority of this total (57%) was comprised of passerine species. The next largest per-eentage were waterfowl species which made up 21 % of the total. Habitat Use Based upon frequency of observation data the habitat type used most extensively was the Riparian Edge area followed by the Open Water habitat type. Terrestrial Wildife Our study documented the following non -avian species within the project site as shown below: AMPHIBIANS Chorus Frog Bull Frog REPTILES Garter Snake MAMMALS. Muskrat Brown Rat HABITAT UTILIZATION observed within the narrow wetland strip adjacent to the western upland parcel. observed commonly and abundantly throughout the pond's shoreline area and in thesmall pond in the southeast corner of the site. observed within the narrow wetland strip adjacent to the western upland parcel. Haul -outs and runways typical of muskrats were observed in the small pond area within the southeast corner of the lakel • tentatively identified in shrubs along the northern Riparian Edge. FISH Brown bullhead 14 fish were caught using four long lines with six hooks apiece, set for approximately 20-30 minutes. The fish were 4" to 8" in length. 1 Information obtained from Mr. Gary Schulz, City of Tukwila Urban Ecologist indicates that haul -outs typical of Muskrat were also present along the riparian areas of southwest corner of the lake. Tukwila Wildlife Report 15 ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES The following general observations were made regarding the activities of the species being studied. Feeding. Active feeding by wildfowl were observed frequently, particularly within the Open Water area. Pied -billed grebe and great blue heron were observed feeding successfully along the nearshore and openwater portions of the lake. The favored prey species of these two birds appeared to be the brown bullhead. Caspian Terns were observed during the June 9 survey to be actively feeding in the openwater areas of the pond. Barn and Violet -green swallows were commonly observed feeding aerially throughout the project site area. Passerines such as common yellowthroats, black -capped chickadees, house finches, Wilsons and yellow warblers were also observed feeding along the Riparian Edge, Upland, and Open Grass Wetland habitat areas. Waterfowl such as mallards, coots, and Canada geese were routinely observed along shoreline areas, feeding on the pondweed shoots and small invertebrates. Mating/Courtship No direct observation of mating was documented. However, mating activities such as song calling and , territory defense were seen throughout the project site. Passerine species such as the house finch, marsh wren, and the four documented warbler species (yellow, yellow-rumped, Wilson's, and common yellowthroat) were among the most conspicuous of the birds trying to attract mates and set up a territory. Nests were not abundant, but were observed in the Riparian Edge, Open Grass Wetland, and Forested Wetland habitat types, as well as in the willow islands within the Open -Water habitat area. These nests varied from the small nests of the marsh wren, hung on reed canarygrass; to larger, pendulous nests used by kinglets and bushtits and hung from tree limbs; to one Targe nest found in a Pacific madrona which appeared to be large enough for use by a crow or. owl. Nodirect observation of nest use (e.g.. birds entering or exiting) was documented during our study. Observations which were noted included territorial displays adjacent to nest sites and observations of birds flushing away from areas subsequently seen to be the site of a nest. Mallards and Canada geese were observed to be using the Open Grass Wetland area in the southeast portion of the site for nesting activities. Geese in particular were observed actively defending their nest sites in several locations within the reed canarygrass. Tukwila Wildlife Report 16 Brood Rearing Mallard and Canadian geese were documented to be raisingbroods during this study as evidenced by the observation of adult birds nesting in the southeastern portions of the site and of juveniles in the company of adults in the Open -Water, Open Grass Wetland, and Upland Habitat areas. Mr. Gary Schulz, Urban Ecologist with the City of Tukwila, provided visual documentation within the Open -Water Habitat of a grebe {tentatively identified as a Pied -billed (Podilymbus podiceps) or. Horned grebe (Podiceps auritus)} with a single duckling. EXISTING RECREATIONAL USE Two existing recreational activities were observed during the course of our study. The dominant activity noted during several field trips involved recreational fishing from the Pond banks. A number of different individuals were observed fishing at varying times" of the day. A second activity noted during one mid-day visit was the use of the site for what was presumed to be a lunch time stroll by two local businesspersons. DISCUSSION The results of our study indicate that the Tukwila Pond serves as an important habitat source for a diverse array of wildlife. The importance of the Pond manifests itself in several ways. First and foremost, the Kent Valley is close to total urban build -out and areas which provide the variety of habitat types and relative isolation from surrounding developed areas, such as are provided at Tukwila Pond, are limited in the Green River area, though similar areas can be found two areas provide less habitat diversity than does Tukwila Pond, being predominantly scrub/shrub - emergent wetland (Renton Marsh) or Open Water (Kent Sewage Lagoons). Second, several species of animals appear to use the Pond year -around (i.e. mallards) while others may utilize the pond as their primary habit (or the potential for such use exists), spending their entire life cycle within the confines of the site. Species which may spend their entire lifecycle in the Pond site include the bullfrog, numerous passerine species, and small mammals such as the muskrat. And finally, the site appears to be used as a stop -over location for migratory birds. The lack of suitable and available habitat areas, such as Tukwila Pond, which result from urbanization has been .often cited as one of the many factors leading to the decline of raptors, wildfowl, and in particular, songbirds. Tukwila Wildlife Report 17 • The most heavily used Habitat Type documented over the course of this study proved to be the Riparian Edge. This Habitat included: 1) the shallow, nearshore regions of the Pond, 2) the shrub, sapling, and tree community corridorlandward of the nearshore region, 3) (on the western side of the pond only) several small wetland areas between the top -of -bank of the Pond and the toe -of -fill of the Upland Area, and 4) (on the western side of the pond only) the deciduous sapling community adjacent to the small wetland areas. Based upon the results of this study intrusion into the Riparian Habitat Area has the potential to produce the relatively largest effect on the Pond's wildlife and may trigger the need for compensatory mitigation and enhancemenfactivities. The relative importance of the Riparian Edge does not in any way diminish the value of the other Habitat Types. Each offers unique opportunities which combine to make the Tukwila Pond a valuable resource to the City of Tukwila. There are many ways in which human activities may impact wildlife. The most important of the impacts are those which increase the natural avoidance behavior demonstrated by particular species. Activities which reduce a species ability to utilize its food source will lessen the value of that area as habitat. For example, an increase in the amount of pedestrian traffic through the Open Grass Wetland Area during the Spring may effect breeding activities of birds such as the marsh wren, Canada goose, and common yellowthroat. Traffic in the same area during the winter, when many animals are energetically taxed to their fullest, may. reduce these same birds feeding success and increase mortality. Numerous opportunities are available to avoid or minimize impacts from human intrusion into the Riparian Edge area. Such minimization mechanisms (which are applicable to each of the Habitat Types) include: 1. Seasonal restrictions on walking paths during mating, nesting, and brood rearing periods of the year. 2. Construction of viewing areas/blinds which allow observation of wildlife while minimizing the impacts of such observation. 3. Enhancement of existing vegetation to provide both a denser visual buffer between the park users and the animals than presently exists as well as a greater amount of habitat and refugia opportunity . Tukwila Wildlife Report 18 4. Management of invasive plant species such as purple loosestrife, Himalayan blackberry, and (in some circumstances) reed canarygrass. which have the potential for greatly .decreasing the amount of habitat available for wildlife use. Purple loosestrife in particular has been shown to be devastating to waterfowl use. 5. Incorporation of educational signage to allow park users to better understand the types of wildlife using the Park and their associated conservation concerns. Tukwila Wildlife Report 19 REFERENCES BIRDING in SEATTLE and KING COUNTY - Site Guide and Annotated List, E.S Hunn, Seattle Audubon Society Trailside Series. November 1982 INVENTORY and MONITORING of WILDLIFE HABITAT. Cooperrider, A.Y., R.J. Boyd, and H.R. Stuart, eds. U.S. Dept. Inter., Bur. Land Manage. Service Center. Denver, Co. xviii. 858 pp. MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS for WASHINGTON'S PRIORITY HABITATS and SPECIES. Washington Department of Wildlife. • Wildlife Management, Fish Management, and Habitat Management Divisions. May 1991. WESTERN BIRDS - Peterson Field . Guides, R.T. Peterson, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1990. THE AUDUBON SOCIETY MASTER GUIDE to BIRDING, VOL. I - III. J. Farrand - Editor. Alfred A Knopf Company, November 1983. THE BIRDERS HANDBOOK - A FIELD GUIDE to the Natural History of North American Birds, P.R. Ehrlich, D.S. Dobkin, D. Wheye, Simon and Schuster, 1988. HUHN, Eugene. personal communication, 6/94. THE GREAT BLUE HERON iri KING COUNTY,WASHINGTON. Stephen J. Shipe and William W. Scott. Washington Game Department, NonGame Department. July, 1981. SOUTHCENTER PLAZA PHASE II -DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT. The Ferris Company et. al. August, 1990. REVISED PROJECT PROPOSAL (addendum) of the Tukwila Pond Site King County, Washington. IES Associates, October 18, 1990. Tukwila Wildlife Report 20 TUKWILA POND SPECIES ROSTER COMMON NAME Passerines Song Sparrow RW Blackbirds American crow Barn Swallow VioletGreen Swallow Golden Crowned Sparrow White Crowned Sparrow Savannah Sparrow Fox Sparrow House Sparrow Wilson's Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Common Yellowthroat Black -capped Chickadee Marsh Wren Starlings American Goldfinch Bushtits American Robin Purple Finch Cowbird . Cedar Waxwings House Finch Willow Flycatcher Yellow Warbler Bewicks Wren Warbling Vireo Woodpeckers Downy Woodpecker Northern flicker Dabbler Ducks Mallard Canada Geese Northern Shovelior SPECIES NAME Melospiza melodia Agelaius phoeniceus Corvus brachyrhynchos Hirundo rustica Tachycineta thalassma Zonotrichia atricapilla Zonotrichia leucophrys Passerculus sandwichensis Passerela iliaca Passer domesticus Wilsonia pusilla Dendroica coronata Geothlypis trichas Parus atricapillus Cistotharius polustris Sturnus vulgaris cardvelis tristis Psaltriparus minimus Turdus migratorius Carpodacus purpureus Molothrus ater Bombycilla cedrorum Carpodacus mexicanus Empidonax traillii Dendroica petechia Thryomanes bewickii Vireo gilvus Picoides pubescens Colaptes auratus Anas platyrhynchos Branta canadensis Anas clypeata Tukwila Wildlife Report 22 • Wood Duck Coot Ruddy Duck Gadwall Bufflehead Widgeon Ring-necked Duck Wading Birds Common Snipe Green Back Heron Great Blue Heron Diving Birds DC Cormorant Pied Billed Grebe Upland Birds Killdeer Gulls and Terns Herring Gull Caspian Tern Amphibians Chorus .Frog Bull Frog • Reptiles Garter Snake Mammals Muskrat Brown Rat. (tent.) Aix Sponsa Fulica americana Oxyura jamaicensis. Anas strepera • Bucephala albeola Anas americana Aythya collaris Gallinago gallinago Butorides Striates Ardea herodias Phalacrocorax auritus Podilymbus podiceps Charadrius vociferus Larus argentatus • Sterna caspia Pseudacris triseriata Rana catesbeiana Thamnophis sp. Ondatra zibethica Rattus norvegicus • Tukwila Wildlife Report 23 Date 4/12/94 TUKWILA POND FIELD DATA Time 8:15-8:45am Species N. Shovellor Ruddy Duck Northern flicker Double -crested Cormorant Ring Necked Duck DC Cormorant Coots Yellow-rumped Warbler (Audubons) Violet -green Swallows Date 4/12/94 Location Open water Openwater Treeline-north Openwater Viewing Location West Shoreline willow islands (SW) pilings-openwater nearshore treeline (West) treeline (west) & openwater Activity resting resting feeding Comments 3xmales and female 2xmales and female resting/feeding (Sculpin?) resting resting feeding feeding/social calls feeding/resting Time Viewing Location 8:45-9:15am SouthWest corner marsh/woods Species ' Location YR Warbler (Audobon and Myrtle) Robin Bushtits Starlings RW Blackbirds . House Sparrows coot Date 4/12/94 treeline/marsh willows treeline (south) treeline/shrubs SW treeline/field shrubline - nearshore Blacberries-south nearshore -west Time 9:15-9:45am Activity feeding/social calls feeding/resting feeding social calls feeding/social calls feeding Comments Viewing Location transect along treeline from west side to north near Target Note: presence of pendulous nest behind Target. 5 -6 inches deep, circular, small entrance hole (approx. .5 - .75 inches diameter) Species Location Activity Comments White Crowned Sparrow RW Blackbird RW Blackbird Pied Billed Grebe treeline (west) shrubline/nearshore west drainage swale NW openwater -north feeding/social social calls resting/feeding male/female female Date 4/12/94 Time 4:15-4:45pm Viewing Location East side - nearshore Species - 'Location Ruddy duck open water near south end DC Cormorant openwater near south end N. Shovellors openwater near south end Pied billed grebe openwater near south end Mallard nearshore - west side - YR Warbler treeline/marsh -east side Activity resting resting resting resting resting feeding/social calls (Myrtle) Wren (Bewick?) Bufflehead Marsh wren RC Grass east side Willow Islands- south cattails - east side Comments males and females vocalizing several diff. indiv. (4+) resting - male and female vocalizing Note: heard frogs jumping into water near shorelines at the southeast end as well as in the small pond at the extreme SE corner. Date 4/12/94 Time 5:05-5:35pm Viewing Location north end of lake Note: presence of cuplike nest in crotch of dogwood Species DC Cormorant Mallards RW Blackbird V -G Swallows Fox Sparrow RW Blackbird RW Blackbird Mallard Location openwater openwater shrubline/nearshore southern end openwater nearshore shrubs No. end treeline - N. end shrubs - N. end grass/shrub area nearshore -No. end Activity resting resting social calls/terr. displays males Comments feeding feeding territorial disp. vocalizing nesting(?) 2x males male and female Date Time Viewing Location 4/14/94 7:52 - 8:45 transect along treeline along west side from Doubletree to NW corner Note: presence of bowl shaped nest in Madrona tree at NW corner ofJake, adj. to small canal area. Twig/stick construction Species Location Activity Comments Golden Crowned Sparrow treeline feeding/social (west -near Doubletree) Killdeer open lot near Doubletree YR Warblers tree/shrubs west side of lake, and canal feeding/social calls Robin treeline near trucking firm starling treeline near trucking firm RW Blackbird shrubline/nearshore social calls west RW Blackbird drainage swale NW V -G Swallows openwater feeding Song Sparrow treeline vocalizing West end C Geese openwater resting among willow islands Purple Finch(?) shrubs adj. resting wetland strip between lake and fill male/female female Mallard open water Great Blue Heron nearshore- West side feeding heron moved a couple of times along the lake shoreline Ruddy Duck open water resting DC Cormorant pilings south end sunning/resting Date 4/19/94 Time 0 Viewing Location 7:35 - 8:15 NE comer viewing station Species Location Great Blue Heron (same as earlier) DC Cormorant RW Blackbird Bufflehead Bufflehead Western gull American robin ti nearshore west pilings shrubline/nearshore northeast open water south open water west oPen water trees NE corner Activity feeding resting/sunning social calls resting 3x males Comments female male and female male RW Blackbirds Coots Purple Finch Warbling Vireo (?) Violet GreenSwallow Bank Swallow Killdeer White Crowned - Sparrow Date 4/27/94 willow islands SW & nearshore west nearshore west nearshore trees nearshore trees nearshore.trees nearshore trees upland fill upland fill - west side Time 8:15-9:00 Species Mallard Pied Billed Grebe DC Cormorants(5) mallard DC Cormorant Great Blue Heron RW Blackbird DC Cormorant American robin Pied Billed Grebes(2) Herring Gull(2) Bullfrog vocalizing feeding on Potamogeton spp. vocalizing resting resting Viewing Location North transect • Location nearshore willow islands pilings nearshore - North willow islands nearshore north shrubline/nearshore openwater trees North nearshore east open water nearshore North side Activity feeding tent. ID. Comments male and female w/chick fish resting/sunning feeding social calls feeding Pendulous nest in Hawthorne North side Saucer Shape nest near water -in willow - North side female flushed to south shoreline Bushtits shrubs nearshore C. Goose(2) upland fill Common Yellowthroatshrubs near upland RW Blackbirds YR Warbler BC Chickadee Purple Finch RW Blackbirds YR Warbler American Goldfinch shrubs near upland treeline-west side. treeline-west side nearshore trees SW inlet area treeline-west side near inlet shrubs adj. upland fill pendulous nest in crabapple/domestic apple frog splash - 2 diff. locations Date 4/28/94 Time 8:30-8:50 Species Mallard DC Cormorants(3) BC Chickadee Location nearshore pilings• trees north feeding feeding/vocalizing vocalizing feeding/vocalizing Viewing Location North transect numerous 10 chicks vocalizing Activity Comments male and female w/chick ' resting/sunning i Date 5/04/94 TUKWILA POND FIELD DATA Time 5:50 - 6:45am Species Great Blue Heron as observer arrived. American Robin Marsh Wrens Song Sparrow Crow C. Yellowthroat Song Sparrow Mallard Ruddy Duck Marsh Wrens Barn Swallow Violet -Blue Swallow Northern Shovellor C. Goose. Mallard (male) Song Sparrow C. Yellowthroat American Robin Golden - Crowned Sparrow American Goldfinch Bushtit Killdeer Coots Date Time 5/05/94 6:55- 7:30 western side transect Location willow islands Viewinq Location transect through southeast corner from lake to small pond Activity trees South near RR tracks RC grass vocalizing shrubs nearshore near Andover Pk west trees nearshore east shrubs nearshore SE shrubs east side near nearshore west side Andover Pk west SE corner nearshore in RC Grass shrubs nearshore east open water open water BC Chickadee nearshore east shrubs nearshore East shrubs nearshore East shrubs south side' willows in RC Grass shrubs south side Comments flew in from east of Tukwila feeding feeding trees South side shrubs south side willows - South side • shrubs south side parking lot adj. SE corner of pond nearshore SE vocalizing feeding Viewinq Location Species Mallard C. Goose(2) C. Goose(2) Golden - crowned sparrow Mallard (2) Killdeer • Location west side nearshore open water open water Activity trees nearshore West open water upland fill numerous male feeding vocalizing mate numerous Comments female with chick w/3 chicks 7 adults males TUKWILA POND FIELD DATA Date Time Viewing Location 5/09/94 6:20 - 7:35am transect through southeast corner from lake to small pond Clear and Cool Species Location Activity Comments : Downy Woodpecker trees south end feeding Wilson's warbler shrubs near small pond male Mallard (female) small pond American Robin (2X) shrubs near small pond pond Song Sparrow trees nearshore east side RW Blackbirds shrubs nearshore east side Violet -Green Swallows throughout area feeding Wilson's warbler shrubs nearshore east male Wilson's warbler trees nearshore east male C spian Tern(4X) open water feeding (w/success) I Shovellor (X3) willow islands males Mallard open water male • Gadwall open water male/female Barn Swallow throughout area feeding Marsh Wrens RC Grass vocalizing . numerous House Wren shrubs nearshore east American Robin shrubs near south end Song Sparrow shrubs near south end killdeer (2X) parking lot south\ of RR tracks Frog splash 2 areas along east shore Date • Time Viewing Location • ._ 5/09/94 7:40 - 8:26am north side transect Species Location Activity Comments Great Blue Heron nearshore- east side feeding (Sculpin) Coot nearshore North Gull (Herring?) open water preening Gull (Herring?) , open water immature C. Goose nearshore south side w/3 -S chicks Pied Billed Grebe open water north Pied Billed Grebe open water N. Shovellors open water 3 males N. Shovelfor nearshore south male Coot nearshore south Coot open water mating Coot nearshore NE feeding TUKWILA POND FIELD DATA Date Time 5/13/94 6:20 - 7:20am Species Bushtit Mallard (female) Viewing Location • transect along western edge Location Activity trees nearshore north nearshore - North Savannah Sparrow upland fill Yellow warblershrubs nearshore west Barn Swallow open water Violet -Blue Swallow open water C. Geese nearshore west feeding feeding Great Blue Heron nearshore East Green -backed Heron willow islands SW corner Crow • shrubs south side RW Blackbirds American robin Wilsons Warbler Ruddy duck Bufflehead pied billed grebe Savannah sparrow nearshore SW inlet nearshore SW inlet trees nearshore West open water east open water east nearshore west shrubs upland numerous frog vocalizations/visuals Comments w/chick male . 2 pair adults with clutches • (5 and 3 chicks) feeding vocalizing vocalizing feeding Date Time Viewing Location 5/13/94 8:05- 8:55 South east transect Species Bushtit Song Sparrow Mallard (2 x female) C. Yellowthroat Song Sparrow Marsh Wrens Marsh wrens Coot Mallards 3X) Downy woodpecker N. Shovellor Coot Song Sparrow Purple Finch Yellow or Wilsons Warbler RW Blackbird Song Sparrow Location Activity shrubs near small pond shrubs near small pond small pond trees east side near road trees east side near road shrubs nearshore east RC grass open water SE nearshore Southeast shrubs nearshore east open water nearshore SE shrubs SE shrubs south • shrubs south shrubs nearshore SE shrubs nearshore south male female female Comments numerous sleeping male TUKWILA POND FIELD DATA Date Time Viewing Location 5/17/94 6:15 - 7:05am transect along southeast corner overcast and cool Species Location Song Sparrow • trees near RR Brown -headed cowbird trees near RR Violet green Swallow Barn Swallow Mallard RW Blackbirds Song Sparrow American robin Marsh wren Coot Mallard (x2) Activity Comments open water -aerial open water nearshore in RC grass nearshore SE shrubs south near RR shrubs south near RR trees nearshore SE OW near willow islands OW near willow islands feeding feeding Brown headed cowbird trees nearshore SE Pied billed grebe OW Great Blue Heron tree limb nearshore north Coot OW Song sparrow trees earshore East RW Blackbirds nearshore E Mallard RC grass nesting? (flushed from grass upon approach - entirely secluded) Song sparrow shrubs SE pond C. Yellowthroat willows in RC grass BC Chickadee shrubs near RR BC Chickadee trees SE corner near RR Date Time Viewing Location 5/17/94 7:40- 8:20 West side transect Species G Blue Heron Bushtit BC Chickadee C. Geese (x4) Pied billed grebe C. Yellowthroat G. Backed Heron Location Activity nearshore East trees west side - throughout upland fill . upland fill feeding OW near willow islands upland shrubs willow islands flushed to SE shoreline RW Blackbirds trees west side A. Robin House Sparrow pied billed grebe pied billed grebe mallard trees SW corner shrubs SW inlet nearshore N OW nearshore N (male and female)' female Comments w/8 chicks (vocal ID) (male and female) TUKWILA POND FIELD DATA Date Time • Viewinq Location 5/20/94 12:50 - 1:40pm transect through southeast corner from lake to small pond Species Location Activity Comments A. Robin shrubs near RR House finch (2x) shrubs south female (Purple finch?) Goldfinch shrubs nearshore SE House finch (2x) shrubs nearshore SE RW Blackbirds shrubs nearshore So female RW Blackbirds shrubs nearshore So male Pied billed grebe OW C. Goose (2x) nearshore West w/5-6 chicks Housefinch shrubs earshore east male and female Song Sparrow shrubs nearshore -East numerous BC Chickadee shrubs nearshore -East Great Blue Heron NE lake corner flushed overhead C. Yellowthroat shrubs nearshore E Coots (x2) nearshore E Coots OW Warbler shrubs nearshore SE female (Wilson, or Yellow) Coot nearshore east Mallard (female) RC Grass nesting C. Yellowthroat willows in RC Grass BC Chickadee shrubs near RR • feeding Song Sparrow shrubs near RR White crowned sparrow (x2) shrubs near RR Frogs (x2) small pond SE corner Date . Time Viewinq Location 5/20/94 1:48- 2:30 western side transect Species Location Activity Comments BC Chickadee shrubs upland Starling shrubs upland C. Goose(4) upland fill w/7 chicks Bushtits shrubs upland feeding numerous Housefinch(es) shrubs upland numerous House sparrow shrubs south near trucking firm BC Chickadee shrubs nearshore west Wilsons Warbler shrubs nearshore west RW Blackbirds shrubs nearshore west Bushtits shrubs nearshore west C. Geese (x2) shrubs nearshore west W. Goldfinch shrubs nearshore west feeding female Date 6/23/94 TUKWILA POND FIELD DATA Time Viewing Location 4:00-- 6:30am canoe survey Species Coot Violet -Green Swallow Mallard (male/female) Great Blue Heron Gull (Herring) RW Blackbird Brown Bullhead Location Activity nearshore north aerial throughout feeding . nearshore east. nearshore forested wetland piling OW shrubs hearshore W Camments w/fledglings caught on long -lines in four locations throughout the. pond. 14 fish caught off of 24 hooks. 3 fishermen using west side. 1 -,\` S —.r•t. Col nest in RC grass -cup shaped Date Time Viewing Location 5/25/94 5:05-5:15 North transect cursory review Species Location 'Activity Comments Mallard nearshore So. • Coot nearshore SE Coots • nearshore north mallard nearshore north - female w/chick