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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA E95-0034 - EXTENDED STAY INN AMERICAEXTENDED STAY INN AMERICA HOTEL CONSTRUCTION 15451 53RD AVE. SO. E95-0034 • • DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ``December 1 -December 5 1996 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Comprehensive Plan. Work continued in the preparation of the final (adopted) version of the Comprehensive Plan for publication. We anticipate having copies available for distribution by mid- to late January. Development Regulations. Printing of the adopted version of the Zoning Code was completed this week. Copies will be distributed internally and available for purchase by the public the week of January 8. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS `;.Econolodge. A pre -application meeting was held with Mr. Wen Lin and his architect for a proposal to �demolish-the Airport Motel and build a new motel at that site. Uncle Stuart's Golf Driving Range. A Determination of Significance was issued for the proposal to build a driving range adjacent to the Lewis and Clark Theaters. This means that an EIS will have to be prepared before further action can be taken on the proposal. Postal Service Facility at Oxbow. Representatives of the Sabey Corporation have informed us that the Postal Service may have exercised an option to purchase the building, which may result in our loss of land use authority over the entire project. We are awaiting further word on this matter. Steve Lancaster, Director Department of Community Development DCD Executive Summary 01/08/96 Page 1 Date: 11 -Mar -96 17:06 • From: RON-C (RON CAMERON) To: ALEXA Copies -to: JOANNA Subject: ESA SEPA Message -id: 925D443101DEDEDE Three SEPA items are complete for PW for ESA: 1. Use the Mar 1 submittal for revised traffic mitigations, it is calculated correctly for the increased traffic. 2. Landscaping in the right-of-way is approved with the condition that it is at owner's risk for removal or revision that may be required. 3. The drainage is approved in concept and details of the liner and maintenance schedule will be detailed with the permit and specific plans. Architecture and Planning, Inc Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 1201 Fourth Ave. S., Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 583-8030 Fax (206) 583-0708 12 February 1996 29 February 1996 Revision Alexa Berlow Planning Department City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: Extended Stay America Inn - Tukwila BAR L-95-0063 SEPA E-95-0034 Dear Alexa, Following is a list of SEPA checklist items modified and added per review with owner. Amended SEPA Checklist Items - 13 Nov 9s3 *29 Feb 96 Revisions 1. Item B -1-e / page 4 - Modify - Cuts to 8-12 feet. 2. Item B -3-c / page 7 - Modify - No water will run into creek. Water will tight line down private drive to 53rd Ave. S. to city storm drain after detention and biofiltration. 3. Item 14-a / page 15 - Modify - Site is serviced by Southcenter Blvd. and 53rd Ave. S. via a private road with access, egress, and utility easements already provided in private road for city utilities. 4. Add Item 17 - Water - A 10 inch main will be installed to complete looping the system along 51st Ave. S. frontage and an upgrade of system on site will be paid and installed by developer. 5. Add Item 18 - Sewer - $3,679.26 LID assessment for proportionate fair share of the sewer construction will be paid by developer. *6. Add Item 19 - Transportation - Traffic fees for trip generation -distribution of *$5,895.00 will be paid by developer. • 12 February 1996 Alexa Berlow Extended Stay America Inn - Tukwila - SEPA Page Two of Two 7 Add Item 20 - Sidewalk - Sidewalk will be added down the private road for access to 53rd Ave. S. by developer. Royce A. Berg, A.I. President LPN Architects and Planners Dan Sterns Construction .Manager. of Northwest Region ESA Development, Inc. 1611 116th Ave. NE, Suite 224 Bellevue, WA 98004-3094 RAB:djp cc: Joanna Spencer, City of Tukwila LPN Architecture & Planning Inc., Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 1201 4th Ave. So., Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98134 (206)583-8030 • • City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Prepared February 16-20, 1996 HEARING DATE: PROJECT: APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: LOCATION: ACREAGE: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING DISTRICT: SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: STAFF: February 22, 1996 EXTENDED STAY INN AMERICA SEPA - E95-0034 Design Review Royce A. Berg, A.I.A. LPN Architects 1201 Fourth Avenue South Suite 102 Seattle, Washington 98134 To construct a 30,000 square foot 3 -story hotel consisting of 96 units. 15451 53rd Avenue South (at Southcenter Boulevard and Highway 518) Approximately 2.01 acres Residential Commercial Mixed -Use RCM - Regional Commercial Mixed -Use Determination of Non -Significance (DNS)issued on 2/15/96 Alexa Berlow 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665 4' ATTACHMENTS: A. Site Plan, Drainage, and Parking B. Exterior elevations, Entry treatment C. Site Section -Looking North and Entry treatment D. Site Section -Looking West and Grading E. Landscape Plan F. Civil Plan G. Title #96007 H. Floor Plan (1st Floor) I. Lighting Plan J. Mitigated Sidewalk K. Lighting Design Specifications L. Signs - Site Plan M. Signs - Elevations N. Signs - Elevations 0. Signs - Size P. Signs - Size Q. Signs - Size R. Signs - Color and Size Specs S. Signs - Color and Size Specs T. Signs - Color and Size Specs U. Color Board* V. Base Stucco Finish* * To be presented at hearing. BAR Staff Report Extended Stay Inn America Page 2 BAR Staff Report Extended Stay Inn America Page 3 VICINITY/SITE INFORMATION A. Surrounding Land Uses The site is bordered by Southcenter Boulevard to the north and Highway 518 to the south. Foster's furniture and other small retail businesses border the east side of the site and west of the site are single family residences. B. Existing Development The site is vacant. It is hilly and slopes from a high of 65% on the north side to 45% and 40% on the south and west sides, with the exception of the far southeast corner of the site which drops at a slope of 73%. A creek currently exists on the north side of the site (along Southcenter Boulevard). It is identified by the city as a Type II watercourse. The current proposal would grade the site between 8-12 feet. C. Vegetation The site is currently covered with deciduous and evergreen trees, grass, and fruit bushes. Songbirds have been observed near the site. The proposal would remove 12-14 trees along with grass and weeds. New trees will be added and significant trees and buffer vegetation will be preserved along the slope bank only. D. Project Description The applicant proposes to construct a 30,000 square foot 3 -story hotel consisting of 96 units and including a 97 -stall parking lot, landscaping, drainage pond and biofiltration swale, 10" water main, 8' sidewalk, and recreational amenities. BACKGROUND Project History This Proposal has undergone several informal reviews between Planning and Public Works staff, the project architect, and local contractors. Delays during the SEPA process (determination required before BAR review) and inconsistent design revision submittals has delayed the staff report in order to present a clear document of findings and to outline, for the Board, outstanding issues of concern that will need to be addressed. These issues are discussed throughout the staff report where appropriate to the multi -family design review guidelines. BAR Staff Report Extended Stay Inn America Page 4 SEPA Determination A Determination of non -significance was granted to the project. Concerns for safety along 51st Avenue South drove a decision by the City Engineer to not require the construction of a sidewalk along 51st Avenue South. The lack of attractions for pedestrian traffic, high speed automobile traffic from Highway 518, and no foreseeable (20 years or more) pedestrian facilities planned due to estimated high costs for improvements supported this decision. In lieu of a sidewalk along 51st Avenue, a sidewalk connecting the site and 53rd Avenue South, along the east side of the site and main entry point, was recommended. DECISION CRITERIA Design approval by the Board of Architectural Review is required and should be reviewed in coordination with the guidelines, codes, and permits discussed below. Board of Architectural Review This project is subject to BAR review as required under TMC 18.26.070 for commercial structures 5,000 square feet or larger in the Residential Commercial Mixed -Use (RCMU) zone. Multi -family review guidelines are applicable as provided by TMC 18.60.055. Residential Commercial Mixed-Use(RCMU) The Residential Commercial Mixed -Use zone is intended to provide for areas characterized by commercial services, offices, lodges, entertainment, and retail activities with associated warehousing, and accessory light industrial uses, along a transportation corridor and intended for high intensity regional uses. The zone standards are intended to promote attractive development, an open and pleasant street appearance, and compatibility with adjacent residential areas. The proposed hotel meets RCMU basic development standards for lot area per unit, setbacks from property lines, height, landscaping, recreational space. All parking will remain on site. Multi -Family Design Guidelines The new zoning code for the City of Tukwila (adopted December 4, 1995) stipulates that the Board of Architectural Review shall use the multi -family review guideline section in its decision making on hotels and motels (See Tukwila Municipal Code 18.60.053-55). This project is also subject to Board review as a multi -family development under TMC 18.60.030(2)(b). Due to the length of both criteria, the attached BAR review guidelines for multi -family (TMC 18.60.053) as a reference to design criteria. FINDINGS (1) Site Planning BAR Staff Report Extended Stay Inn America Page 5 (a) Site planning, building design, landscape/site treatment, and miscellaneous structures are identified as key features of an overall multi -family design plan and are therefore intended to be reviewed together as a site planning system. The proposed development of the site is at odds with the existing topographic features of the site. The site slopes from the northwest to the southeast, yet drainage is proposed to be piped to the northeast corner. The City Engineer approved a detention pond and bioswale modification to the original proposal to direct drainage to the south (refer to comments in SEPA file E-95-0034). (b) The proposal would remove 12-14 trees along with grass and weeds. Some new trees will be added and buffer vegetation will be preserved along the slope bank only Located on the east side the site. (See items 3b -d for discussion of proposed landscaping.) (c) Some provisions have been made to use landscaping and building shapes in a manner that facilitates pedestrian circulation. The Parks and Recreation Director advised that a picnic bench appropriately located would offset employee and guest demands on local recreational facilities and be an advantage for the site. It could be incorporated into the natural features of the site. (d) There has been concern about the lack of ways in which the entry facade and building orientation do not take full advantage of the site's views. Following several informal review and negotiation periods between the architect and planning staff, the proposed plans have been changed to provide a stronger entry: The building entry portal now relates to the entry and the building behind as well; the office window and entry are no longer hidden behind the structural pile as was proposed in early phases of this plan; and, an entry plaza with coordinated landscaping now works to create a more defined entrance to the site and building. As per SEPA determination comments, a sidewalk will be constructed along the south side of the driveway entry to the site. The sidewalk is the only pedestrian pathway that links the site to surrounding land uses. (e) Vehicular entry points and interior circulation design are contained within the site and are clear of possible intersection with nearby streets. (f) Landscaping treatment is planned for the entire perimeter of the site. Focal areas include the northeast and southeast corners of the site, where site geography is heavily sloped. (g) Addressed in items (2) (a -e). BAR Staff Report Extended Stay Inn America Page 6 (h) Parking does not include features that interrupt or reduce the visual impact of large paved areas. There are no service areas proposed on this site. (i) See following item (2) (a -e). (2) Building Design (a) See item (e). (b) See item (e). (c) See item (e). (d) The proposed color scheme succeeds in minimizing the building's prominence. It also succeeds in helping to blend the structure into the natural environment through the application of different shades of beige and green. (e) The hotel proposal meets basic development standards for multi -family design. However, there has been question as to whether the proposed site design succeeds in meeting the intent of the multi -family development policy, specifically in relation to measures to reduce "monotonous design in single or multiple building projects." (3) Landscape and Site Treatment (a -b) The proposed landscape plan will incorporate existing features of the natural landscape, particularly on the east side of the site. (c -d) The proposal currently allocates over 75% of surface space to parking. Landscape or structural treatments have not been provided to help separate public from private spaces, strengthen vistas and important views, provide shade, nor to break up visual mass. Instead, walkways remain adjacent to the building as primary pathways to guest rooms and to parking along the periphery of the building. (4) Miscellaneous Structures (a) Seating at the entry of the building and a picnic bench at the south end of the site are designed as an integral part of the site plan. Materials are compatible with building scale and color scheme. (b) Trash and recycling receptacles have been appropriately screened. (c) N/A. Mechanical equipment will not be used on the site. BAR Staff Report Extended Stay Inn America Page 7 (d) An exterior lighting site plan and lighting design specifications have been submitted. However, illustrative guidelines showing the impact of glare on adjacent land uses has not been submitted. Current site plans do not demonstrate their function as an integral part of building architecture. (e) Hotels are allowed one sign per side (four (4) total). This hotel's classification as a highway business also allows one free-standing sign and one temporary sign, for a total of six (6) signs per site. The applicant proposes to install eight (8) signs: five (5) building signs, two (2) free-standing signs and one (1) temporary sign. Sign Code guidelines were reviewed with the applicant. However, changes were not incorporated into the plans and specifications submitted for review by the Board. CONCLUSIONS Site Planning: Design and maintenance of the detention pond and bioswale will need to comply with the King County Surface Water Drainage Manual. Final approval by the Department of Public Works will be necessary. High quality focal points are lacking in the overall plan, i.e., sidewalk and connections to small commercial developments east of the site, and augmenting planting along the west end of the site. Building Design: Several informal reviews were held to discuss the proposed design with the architect and contractor to modify the building design. It was agreed that revisions would include lowering the height of awnings at the front entrance and modulating the roofline, particularly on the north and south sides of the building, as measures to reduce the impact of the building's bulk and scale. Revisions only met modifications to the entry (as exhibited in section drawings). Revisions to the roofline were not submitted by the agreed-upon deadline (February 15th). Landscape and Site Treatment: The west side of the site could be augmented to create a stronger buffer between the hotel and adjacent single family structures, particularly since the decision not to require the construction of a sidewalk along 51st Avenue South. BAR Staff Report Extended Stay Inn America Page 8 Landscaping and structural elements could be added to help strengthen pedestrian circulation and create links between private and public spaces. Miscellaneous Structures: Despite several requests by planning staff for day and night-time illustrative plans showing the impact of glare on surrounding land uses, no materials have been submitted to sufficiently evaluate exterior lighting standards. The proposed signage does not meet Sign Code requirements. RECOMMENDATIONS The Planning Department recommends approval of the proposed project with conditions. If the Board wishes to review the revisions, they should say so in their motion, otherwise the revisions will be subject to approval by the DCD Director. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Building Mass and Scale The following revisions will need to be made: a. Modification of roofline as a measure to reduce building bulk and better integrate the architectural design into the character and scale of the surrounding area. b. Modification of north and south facades by lowering awnings or pediment features to the same or comparable level as revised entry. 2. Landscape and Site Treatment It is recommended that the applicant modify the proposed site scheme to include features that encourage and facilitate pedestrian circulation to, from, and within the site. The following improvements will need to be made: a. Create additional high quality focus areas along the sidewalk, including connections to existing small commercial development to the east of the site. b. Create additional landscape areas on the west side of the site along 51st Avenue South to create a stronger buffer between the hotel and single family land uses. BAR Staff Report Extended Stay Inn America Page 9 3. Miscellaneous Structures a. An illustrative exterior lighting scheme that includes measures for evaluating the impact of glare on adjacent properties. b. The building signs are currently proposed for two on two sides and one on the south facing facade, and four of the five signs are proposed to be mounted on the roof of the building. These roof signs and one freestanding sign are not allowable and will need to be revised prior to approval of any sign permits. AFFIDAVIT I, 6')i -V A M9J1A�LL pj Notice of n Notice of Board of Packet O Board of Packet Planning Packet Public Hearing Public Meeting Adjustment Agenda Appeals Agenda Commission Agenda 0 Short Subdivision Agenda Packet O Notice of Application for Shoreline Management Permit 0 Shoreline Management Permit OF DISTRIBUTION hereby declare that: Determination of Non- significance 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 2-' 1(p -ci(0 . PL�J 5"e>E_ A ACi-E' 90E7r Name of Project�be-b0`� NOSignature File Number E.61GE - Oa34 • • City of Tukwila Determination of Nonsignificance has been mailed to the following addresses on 2-16-96. Royce Berg, A.I.A. LPN Architecture & Planning, Inc. 1201 Fourth Avenue South - Suite 102 Seattle, Wa 98134 Environmental Review Section Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Raymond Frey, Vice President ESA Development, Inc. 1611 - 116th Avenue NE - Suite 224 Bellevue, WA 98004-3094 Dan Sterns, Construction Manager Extended Stay America 1611 -.116th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA 98004-3024 City of Tukwila Public Works Department (via interoffice mail) • AFFIDAVIT I, Sy01 IN MCS U L t \ Notice of Notice of O Board of Packet Board of Packet []Planning Packet fl Short Subdivision Agenda Packet []Notice of Application for Shoreline Management Permit QShoreline Management Permit Public Hearing Public Meeting Adjustment Agenda Appeals Agenda Commission Agenda OF DISTRIBUTION hereby declare that: Xpetermination of Non- significance fl Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice Notice of Action 00f ficial Notice Other 0 Other was .xna e4 to each of the following dab A QU.E.►�1 -t'I AA -S addresses on Z " 1L2 " . Name of Project bTh. li) 4TM Signature f cl 1 1u File Number E.-(Al7 ' CliCYLA • • CITY OF TUKWILA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: CONSTRUCTION OF A 90 UNIT EFFICIENCY HOTEL PROPONENT: ROYCE BERG LOCATION OF PROPOSAL, INCLUDING STREET ADDRESS, IF ANY: ADDRESS: PARCEL NO: SEC/TWN/RNG: LEAD AGENCY: 15451 53 AV S 115720-0031 23/23/24 CITY OF TUKWILA FILE NO: E95-0034 The City has determined that the proposal 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 thepublic on request. **********************************.***************************************** • This determination is final and signed this 199{ . C-)AWLIetcArervccr Steve Lancaster, Responsib - official City of Tukwila, (206) 431-3680 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 day of ,FE6 �y You may appeal this determination to the City Clerk at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 no later than 10 days from the above signature date by written appeal stating the basis of the appeal for specific factual objections. You may be required to bear some of the expenses for an appeal. Copies of the procedures for SEPA appeals are available with the City Clerk and Department of Community Development. CHECKLIST: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW/SHORELINE PERMIT MAILINGS FEDERAL AGENCIES ( )U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ( )FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION ( )DEPT. OF INTERIOR -FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE WASHINGTON ( )U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ( )U.S. DEPARTMENT OF H.U.D. (REGION X) STATE AGENCIES ( )OFFICE OF ARCHAEOLOGY ( )TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT ( )DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES ( )OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ( )DEPT. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ( )DEPT. OF FISHERIES ( )K.C. PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEV. ( )BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD ( )FIRE DISTRICT #11 ( )FIRE DISTRICT #2 ( )SOUTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ( )TUKWILA LIBRARIES ( )RENTON LIBRARY ( )KENT LIBRARY ( }CITY OF SEATTLE LIBRARY ( )US WEST ( )SEATTLE CITY LIGHT ( )WASHINGTON NATURAL GAS ( )WATER DISTRICT.#75 ( )SEATTLE WATER DEPARTMENT ( )GROUP W CABLE ( )OLYMPIA PIPELINE ( )KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT N TUKWILA CITY DEPARTMENTS: 4.)PUBLIC WORKS ( ) FIRE ( )POLICE ( )FINANCE ( )PLANNING ( )BUILDING ( )PARKS AND ORECREATION ( )TUKWILA MAYOR ( )DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES ( )DEPT. OF ECOLOGY, SHORELANDS DIVISION )DEPT. OF ECOLOGY, SEPA DIVISION* )DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE ( )OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL *SEND CHECKLIST WITH DETERMINATIONS AND *SEND SITE MAPS WITH DECISION RING COUNTY AGENCIES ( )KING COUNTY DEPT. OF PARKS ( )HEALTH DEPARTMENT ( )PORT OF SEATTLE ( )BUILDING & LAND DEV. DIV.- SEPA INFORMATION CENTER SCHOOLS/LIBRARIES ( )HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT ( )KING COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ( )SEATTLE MUNICIPAL REFERENCE LIBRARY ( )SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS ( )RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT UTILITIES ( )PUGET SOUND POWER & LIGHT ( )VAL-VUE SEWER DISTRICT ( )WATER DISTRICT #20 ( )WATER DISTRICT #125 ( )CITY OF RENTON PUBLIC WORKS ( )RAINIER VISTA ( )SKYWAY CITY AGENCIES ( )RENTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT ( )CITY OF SEA -TAC ( )CITY OF SEATTLE ( )CITY OF BURIEN ( )TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS ( )TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES ( )PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL ( )P.S. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY ( )SW K.COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ( )MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE ( )DUWAMISH INDIAN TRIBE MEDIA ( )DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE ( )VALLEY DAILY NEWS ( )METRO ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DIV. OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL 5,000 GSF OR MORE RESIDENTIAL 50 UNITS OR MORE RETAIL 30,000 GSF OR MORE ( )HIGHLINE TIMES )()SEATTLE TIMES • • PUBLIC NOTICE MAILINGS FOR PERMITS SEPA MAILINGS Mail to: (comment period starts on date of mailing) Dept. of Ecology Environmental Review Section Applicant Other agencies as necessary (checked off on attached list) Include these documents: SEPA Determination (3 -part form from Sierra) Findings (staff report, usu. with MDNS) SEPA Checklist (filled out by applicant) Drawings/Plans of project (site plan, elevations, etc. from PMT's) Affidavit of Dlstribution (notice was mailed & sent to newspaper). SHORELINE MAILINGS Notice of Application: Notice of application for a substantial development Permit must be mailed to owners and to property owners within 300 feet of subject property, prepare an affidavit of publication, and publish two consecutive weeks with deadline for comments due 30 days after last newspaper publication date. Shoreline Permit: Mail to: (within 8 days of decision; 30 -day appeal period begins date received by DOE) Department of Ecology Shorelands Section State Attorney General Applicant Indian Tribes Other agencies as necessary (checked off on attached list). Include these documents: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (3 -part form from Sierra) Findings (staff report,if applicable) Shoreline. Application Form (filled out by applicant) Drawings/Plans of project (site plan, elevations, etc. from PMT's) Site plan, with mean high water mark & improvements Cross-sections of site w/structures & shoreline Grading plan Vicinity map SEPA Determination (3 -part form from Sierra) Findings (staff report, usu. with MDNS) SEPA Checklist (filled out by applicant) Any background studies related to impacts on shoreline Notice of Application Affidavit of Distribution (notice was mailed & sent to newspaper) Affidavit of Publication (notice was published in newspaper). CITY OF T U K W I L A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: CONSTRUCTION OF A 90 !SNIT EFFICIENCY HOTEL PROPONENT: ROYCE BERT= LOCATION OF PRopu':,:L.,JAMOD"ING S.TREEi ADDRES' 'WAM-: ` ,0.:,,---1 n' ' I 1 / I 1 ADDRESS: 15451::=_,3 AV 14$•..ii \\ '�I G'`-'`, 1' ', PARCEL NO: 5=?20003'1_., -- t . . SEC., TWN/RNlz:./fi .,1 24, .!' o .. , o j LEAD R ENC.Y C.I�i�Y OF'TIEf:'�'ILA� °� fi FILE NO:`s'E'9`y O3 ll ff�� r 4 d / . The t ) \' The City 3 , d,e"te?'iii i nee) that. tl .e p?'__,Do J'' doe not i ave a p,r„:bbas i e iQnif irp A ad'(&.,�e't'' e ripac.t it the envifonment. An ei's'J!ii?`t ITta impact ' #rear ¶ e'm.e 61_ , (E IIS 1 i ,i•i t r e cf uii li.,,�i.J Pfd a r RCW 4r _i . } 1 t.�. O 3 ±a( c This decii-:1/ oii wa: rn de att'tl r,ev;' w of a1 completed envir'onmen'ta1 �, �Tc �Y.� ; checl::1 i ltf/arbde-..u_t.f��e into,r na-t on on t i 1e---'�wit"h\,the lead agency-=-"Tir:i:S informat,iiion i ava-i 1ahJre to tih•e l.i;ub1 i.c'.;oii/reaue•.t. k' i it Nt' 'I 1;°.. h.' .:i>' ' °'/ ,, ,> tom-",, 45 r I y -•; g t 3: ;4 :4 •4 •4 •4 ;4 •A' 4l k 4 A :4 4 ; 4• :4 ;4 '4 4 ;r *4 4. 4-4. V- 4 ;h.A.-.h,*/,, 4 .4 ,i'-'4 4g.:4..4' 4 A\A. ' * 4 i 1 A;. A.-4 •4^4 A..4. L 4.:4 **kJ* - 4 :4 44 j�� j'�� -` , J •v T7e .i .rte ,\ yF Thisde tei-ml1na;t ion` i 'f{'a.na41 tan`i ")24.1ned t=his 1990 . ' 1 ';', i ` - ." ',I. �' _, . �' !- %.(�' , ' .. "` `. Steve Lanca. ter. Responsible Off icia11, City of Tu4:.w :ia. ,X206))„431-3680 Hr : �: ,.1 6. 0) Southce �tler Br�Ul•eva; d:, - 1. i::t Tukwila, WA. 3 �91LY3. <_• \'.. ,, - ." , -:(7_..:i,,. You may appeal 411:S,determination to the i:.ity Clerk at i_:i:ty%;=Ha11. `�Youthcenter• Boulevard Tukwi 1a. iWA= k ?C1 `,no late? than _10 day from the above signature date-'iy.V; _wi' i tteri ;dL De'ail 3tat;inu the ba's:i.:'�L4 ut the appeal forfo specific factual obi1ee tYoll `ma�v'.be ?'eciuir':.ec1" to'6rCar some of the expenses for an appeal. �'`-:'7^--_.. 6200 Copies 6f the procedures for SEPA arae+r41 s are available with the City Clerk and Department of Community Development . City of Tuk',vila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE February 13, 1996 SEPA APPLICATION #: E95-0034 Re: Extended Stay Inn Decision: Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) THIS SEPA APPLICATION IS NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED. THIS APPLICATION HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE CITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENTS OF PLANNING, PUBLIC WORKS, FIRE, AND PARKS AND RECREATION. A DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE WAS GRANTED TO THE PROJECT UPON COMMENTS MADE BY PUBLIC WORKS TO THE APPLICANT ON FEBRUARY 12, 1996 FOLLOWING A MEETING AT THE CITY OF TUKWILA OFFICES. FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF COMMENTS MADE BY PUBLIC WORKS FEBRUARY 12, 1996 FOLLOWING FINAL REVIEW OF REVISED MATERIALS SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT FOR SEPA REVIEW: WATER A 10 inch main will complete looping the system along 51 Ave S between 51 Ave S & Klickitat and 51 Ave S/S 144 St to serve these properties including Extended Stay. Mitigation for the additional water system demand is for Extended Stay to construct this piece (approximately 250 feet) along part of the Extended Stay frontage and be included with upgrading the existing system on site that will be relocated with the building construction. Easements will be needed for the new waterline location. SEWER $3,679.26 LID assessment for proportionate fair share of the sewer construction; same requirement provided to American Med Tech and other previous developers of this parcel. DRAINAGE Drainage design details are being addressed with the Geotechnical Engineers soils report (received February 8, 1996). The drainage design and detention construction details will need to comply with King County SWM Design Manual, standards and Geotechnical Engineering report recommendations. Additional geotechnical information may be required as additional design and construction information is developed. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431, 3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665 TRANSPORTATION Extended Stay affects the following intersections based on the peak hour distribution (received Feb 5) and proportionate mitigations are as follows: SouthcenterPkWy/Strander increase to 2010 is 954 trips and improvement cost is $134,000. The prorated share is$140/trip. 9 peak hour trips mitigation is $1,260. SouthcenterPkWy/S 168 St increase to 2010 is 899 trips and improvement cost is $250,000. The prorated share is $278/trip. 3 peak hour trips mitigation is $834. Andover Park E/Baker increase to 2010 is 663 trips and improvement cost is $250,000. The prorated share is $377/trip. 2 peak hour trips mitigation is $754. Andover Park E/Strander increase to 2010 is 694 peak hour trips and improvement cost is $94,000. The prorated share is $135/trip. 5 peak hour trips mitigation is $675. SouthcenterPkWy/Minkler increase to 2010 is 907 peak hour trips and improvement cost is $122,903. The prorated share is $136/trip. 3 peak hour trips mitigation is $408. Andover Pk W/Minkler increase to 2010 is 1360 peak hour trips and improvement cost is $121,500. The prorated share is $89/trip. 6 peak hour trips mitigation is $534. * PM peak hours are used in the traffic study; noon peaks are used for the CBD because they are typically 10% higher. The SouthcenterPkWy/Strander 8 trips was increased to 9 and the AndoverPkE/Strander was increased to 6 by adding that 10% in the preceding calculations. The total traffic mitigations are $4,465. Sidewalk, curb, and putter required by ordinance on 51 Ave S is to be foregone: 51 Ave S connects to the SR518 freeway to the west and Klickitat where there are no attractions for pedestrian traffic, there's high speed traffic, and no foreseeable (20 or more years) pedestrian facilities planned, 51 Ave S to the north is narrow, has abrupt edges along the east side, and has no attractions for pedestrian traffic, and extremely expensive street/pedestrian improvements are not foreseen in the next 20 years, so that encouraging pedestrian traffic along the Extended Stay frontage would be a significant safety concern for their pedestrian traffic and other pedestrian traffic. In lieu of the 51 Ave S sidewalk, curb, and gutter, a sidewalk connecting the site and 53 Ave S along one side of the access street is recommended as mitigation. It will serve pedestrian traffic between the site and pedestrian attractions along Southcenter Blvd, bus service, and other destinations. END FEB 13 '96 12:19 LPN ARCHITECTS (206)583-0708 • ARCHITECTURE. & PLANNING, INC. ROYCE A. BERG, A.I,A, PRINCIPAL Y. KEN CHIN, PRINCIPAL 1201 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 102 SEATTLE, WA 88134 • P.1/3 RECEIVED FEB 13 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PHONE (206) 583-8030 FAX (206) 583-0708 FAX COVER SHEET TO: k 660.10 DATE: a N TIME: 9ce � FAX NUMBER: 43 k Ydt COMPANY: car;``''1 (t AMA PROJECT NO: ,50a NO. OF PAGES: PROJECT: ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS WILL/WILL NOT BE SENT BY MAIL I go w PA) piNtw ¥ieiq fr tA� FROM: Pett( SENT BY: If you do not receive the indicated pages, please call (206) 583-8030. 4IL • • RECEIVED oir51./, -elit&130 Paf(AM55 —Ells 1 3 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 96. ET E33 RECEIVED FEB.13 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT To: From: Date: Subject: WATER Extended Stay Inn SEPA Comments Ron Cameron, City Engineer February 12, 1996 SEPA comments A 10 inch main will complete looping the system along 51 Ave S between 51 Ave S & Klickitat and 51 Ave S/S 144 St to serve these properties including Extended Stay. Mitigation for the additional water system demand is for Extended Stay to construct this piece (approximately 250 feet) along part of the Extended Stay frontage and be included with upgrading the existing system on site that will be relocated with the building construction. Easements will be needed for the new waterline location. SEWER $3,679.26 LID assessment for proportionate fair share of the sewer construction; same requirement provided to American Med Tech and other previous developers of this parcel. DRAINGAGE Drainage design details are being addressed with the Geo Engineers soils report that was received February 8, 1996. The drainage design and detention construction details will need to comply with King County SWM Design Manual standards and Geo Engineering report recommendations. Additional geotechnical information may be required as additional design and construction information is developed. TRANSPORTATION Extended Stay affects the following intersections based on the peak hour distribution * (received Feb 5) and proportionate mitigations are: SouthcenterPkWy/Strander increase to 2010 is 954 trips andimprovement cost is $134,000. The prorated share is$140/trip. 9 peak hour trips mitgation is $1,260. SouthcenterPkWy/S 168 St increase to 2010 is 899 trips and improvement cost is $250,000. The prorated share is $278/trip. 3 peak hour trips mitgation is $834. Andover Park E/Baker increase to 2010 is 663 trips and improvement cost is $250,000. The prorated share is $377/trip. 2 peak hour trips mitgation is $754. Andover Park E/Strander increase to 2010 is 694 peak hour trips and improvement cost is $94,000. The prorated share is $135/trip. 5 peak hour trips mitgation is $675. SouthcenterPkWy/Minkler increase to 2010 is 907 peak hour trips and improvement cost is $122,903. The prorated share is $136/trip. 3 peak hour trips mitgation is $408. Andover Pk W/Minkler increase to 2010 is 1360 peak hour trips and improvement cost is $121,500. The prorated share is $89/trip. 6 peak hour trips mitgation is $534. * PM peak hours are used in the traffic study; noon peaks are used for the CBD because they are typically 10% higher. The SouthcenterPkWy/Strander 8 trips was increased to 9 and the AndoverPkE/Strander was increased to 6 by adding that 10% in the preceding calculations. The total traffic mitigations are $4,465. Sidewalk, curb, and gutter required by ordinance on 51 Ave S is to be foregone: 51 Ave S connects to the SR518 freeway to the west and Klickitat where there are no attractions for pedestrian traffic, there's high speed traffic, and no foreseeable (20 or more years) pedestrian facilities planned, 51 Ave S to the north is narrow, has abrupt edges along the east side, and has no attractions for pedestrian traffic, and extremely expensive street/pedestrian improvements are not foreseen in the next 20 years, so that encouraging ped traffic along the Extended Stay frontage would be a significant safety concern for their pedestrian traffic and other pedestrian traffic. In lieu of the 51 Ave S sidewalk, curb, and gutter, a sidewalk connecting the site and 53 Ave S along one side of the access street is recommended as mitigation. It will serve ped traffic between the site and pedestrian attactions along Southcenter Blvd, bus service, and other destinations. Architecture and Planning, Inc. Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 1201 Fourth Ave. S., Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 583-8030 Fax (206) 583-0708 12 February 1996 Alexa Berlow Planning Department City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: Extended Stay America Inn - Tukwila BAR L-95-0063 SEPA E-95-0034 Dear Alexa, Following is a list of SEPA checklist items modified and added per review with owner. Amended SEPA Checklist Items - 13 Nov 95 1. Item B -1-e / page 4 - Modify - Cuts to 8-12 feet. 2. Item B -3-c / page 7 - Modify - No water will run into creek. Water will tight line down private drive to 53rd Ave. S. to city storm drainiafter detention and biofiltration. 3. Item 14-a / page 15 - Modify - Site is serviced by Southcenter Blvd. and 53rd Ave. S. via a private road with access, egress, and utility easements already provided in private road for city utilities. 4. Add Item 17 - Water - A 10 inch main will be installed to complete looping the system along 51st Ave. S. frontage and an upgrade of system on site will be paid and installed by developer. 5. Add Item 18 - Sewer - $3,679.26 LID assessment for proportionate fair share of the sewer construction will be paid by developer. 6. Add Item 19 - Transportation - Traffic fees for trip generation -distribution of $4,465.00 will be paid by developer. 12 February 1996 Alexa Berlow Extended Stay America Inn - Tukwila - SEPA Page Two of Two 7. Add Item 20 - Sidewalk - Sidewalk will be added down the private road for access to 53rd Ave. S. by developer. Royce A. Berr , A.I.A. President LPN Architects and Planners Dan Sterns Construction Manager of Northwest Region ESA Development, Inc. 1611 116th Ave. NE, Suite 224 Bellevue, WA 98004-3094 RAB:djp cc: Joanna Spencer, City of Tukwila LPN Architecture & Planning Inc., Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 1201 4th Ave. So., Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98134 (206)583-8030 1 Architecture and Planning, Inc..:.. �.r Royce A. Berg; A.I.A., 1201 Fourth Ave. S., Suite 102 .Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 583-8030 Fax (206) 583-0708 MEMORANDUM TO: Dan Sterns ESA Development, Inc. 1611 116th Ave. NE, Ste. 224 Bellevue, WA 98004-3094 RE: ESA - TUKWILA DRAINAGE ISSUES BAR L-95-0063 S E PA E-95-0034 VIA FAX: (206) 453-7655 DATE: 2/9/96 PROJECT: ESA - Tukwila PROJECT NO: 95024 Per review with Alexa at the City of Tukwila, BAR will be moved to March to finalize SEPA. SEPA comments and review have not been returned to Planning Dept. by Public Works. Public Works SEPA issues relate to drainage, soils investigation and trip generation distribution and their review of resubmitals. BAR cannot meet without SEPA determination which requires fifteen (15) days notice of determination. SEPA determination is expected to be nonsignificant with mitigation items. We are attempting to process SEPA with amended check list to meet items of concern so SEPA could be a clean declaration of nonsignificance. This would mean you would accept mitigation items early in a check list, if we can determine the mitigation from Public Works. Royce A. Berg RECEIVED FEB 131996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Extended Stay Inn America February 6, 1996 SEPA Review Meeting Planning: Alexa Berlow, Gary Schulz Public Works: Joanna Spencer, Phil Fraser Items to be Discussed: 1. geotechnical report 2. grading and drainage plan SEPA or under Stormwater Design Ordinance? 3. traffic study, easements, and sidewalks 4. 40% tree coverage requirements 5. recreational amenities 6. others? Architecture and Planning, Inc. Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 1201 Fourth Ave. S., Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 583-8030 Fax (206) 583-0708 6 February 1996 Alexa Berlow City of Tukwila Planning Department 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: Extended Stay America Inn • SEPA E-95-0034 BAR L-95-0063 Dear Alexa, Revised plans were delivered with reductions and signing exhibits to City of Tukwila, 2/5/96. Additional plan from ALTA survey p. 6 was also included which shows easements for access, egress -and. utilities :down the private road to 53rd. Ave., which you mentioned was a concern with Public Works and Joanna will want to review. Additional traffic and distribution were forwarded to you and Joanna Spencer, as was the soils investigation update. ,,,An updated colored presentation per your request will be provided before the BAR meeting, color board has been submitted. Per our conversation, items not being required by the city: No sidewalk improvements at 51st Ave. No 40% horizontal tree coverage. Storm drainage on site is not contrary to slopes on site. Site slopes to north on 25% of site, slopes to east on 40% of site and to southeast on 35% of site. Site drainage has been placed in less conspicuous locations to adjacent parcels and water quality incorporated into landscaping. Drainage to creek has been relocated per City of Tukwila's request and is tight lined down the private access road to 53rd Ave. RECEIVED FEB 0 9 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6 February 1996 Alexa Berlow Extended Stay America Inn Page Three of Four —`r 6. vuot °vi4. ) ewe 1014.t,tcA&rvi Main entrance to building has been revised to a formal stair case with plaza landings for seating and newspaper vending areas in a convenient location to office. Ca, 4 7. No sidewalk is required at 51st Ave., as it does not go anywhere and is a rural type road. No access is provided to this area and no road access is allowed by Washington State Department of Transportation. 8. Parking lot grades have been reduce to 5% or less and site access grades are below 15% in grade (See sheets A-4, A-5). Pedestrian transitions to building from parking have been added. Transition to adjacent properties have not been installed because of remote location and no access walks exist at adjacent facilities. 10. Vehicular entryway is off a private road at the end of a culdesac with landscaped highlights at entryway. 11. On-site parking is evenly distributed around building to reduce large areas of asphalt and distribute access points and parking allocation for units. 12. Perimeter landscaping allows visual access to site, yet maintains some buffer of facility. Existing significant trees in R/W areas provide buffers of building in relation to hillside from distant views. Significant trees removed on site are replaced per city standards. Preserved trees are noted. Architectural Design 04) t,tr .':0,, / •CAA. ph i"' • 1. Building design takes normal flat roof and adds sloped roofs to relate to residential theme and sloped site. Additional modulation is provided by moving stairs outside building frame and covering with sloped roofs with articulated columns. 2. Height of building and scale do not impose on hillside and sloped roofs add visual transition to cap or terminate roof lines. Multiple entry - stair access points provide relief in massing and identity for access points. v'e "4,,.a X41 PVC LPN Architecture & Planning Inc., Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 1201 4th Ave. So., Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98134 (206)583-8030 • • 6 February 1996 Alexa Berlow Extended Stay America Inn Page Two of Four Site Location 1. Site exists on sloped site west and north of freeway interchange of 1-5 and SR - 518. Site has a flat area running longitudinally north and south, most of the length of the site. ❑ Property to the west is 51st Ave., (freeway off ramp and 51st Ave. bridge). ❑ Property to the North below the slope bank is Southcenter Boulevard and existing office buildings. The creek is at the bottom of this bank. ❑ Property to the east, 1 -story retail office buildings, a private road and Foster's Furniture retail building. ❑ Property to the south is SR -518. 2. No residential houses are directly adjacent this property. 3. Existing significant trees occur at perimeter of property in right of way areas which substantially buffer project from SR -518 and Southcenter Boulevard. 4. Natural features at slope bank to north of property and creek are to be maintained with significant vegetation preserved at steep slopes. Detention basin is added at flatter section at the east of this area. Site Plan 1.Building is sited parallel with main slope of site and set down from 51st Street to \, reduce apparent height of building from uphill properties. e N-�"Iro,,` 2. Landscaped plaza has been provided with a picnic table at the southeast corner of the building for guest and employee use per city request.—? ►.t, () 3. Supplemental landscaping has been added to meet code requirements and enhance the remaining property lines. 4. Loading area is provided, 10' X 30', on west side of building. 5. Trash and recycling areas are provided and enclosed on the north side of building. Recycling area is 3 s.f. per 1000 s.f. building. LPN Architecture & Planning Inc., Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 1201 4th Ave. So., Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98134 (206)583-8030 • • 6 February 1996 Alexa Berlow Extended Stay America Inn Page Four of Four 3. Architectural design with sloped roofs and entrance canopy provides articulation and interest to break up building. Patterned windows, open railings, and patterned doors provide a residential scale and visual relief. Soft colors of beige and green tones are natural and blend with hillside. 4. No mechanical equipment is located on roofs, satellite dish is integrated into landscaping. 5. Exterior lighting highlights staircases, exterior access balconies and pole lights, light entry drive and remote parking for security. Royce A. Be President LPN Architects and Planners RAB:djp cc: Joanna Spencer, City of Tukwila Dan Sterns, ESA Development LPN Architecture & Planning Inc., Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 1201 4th Ave. So., Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98134 (206)583-8030 Architecture and Planning, Inc. Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 1201 Fourth Ave. S., Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 583-8030 Fax (206) 583-0708, 2 February 1996 Joanna Spencer Associate Engineer City of Tukwila Public Works 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: Extended Stay America Inn SEPA E-95-0034 BAR L-95-0063 Dear Joanna, Per your request, attached is traffic P.M. distribution report as part of your SEPA review for this project. Respectfully, Royce A. Ber71/ g President LPN Architects and Planners RAB:djp Attachment VIA FAX & MAIL cc: Alexa Berlow/Moira Carr Bradshaw, City of Tukwila Planning Dept. I/ Dan Sterns, ESA Development RECEIVED FEB 0 5 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • • 381 - 129th Place- NE ** Bellevue, WA 98005 ** Phone/Fax (206) 454-6307 DATE: February 1, 1996 TO: Royce A. Berg, LPN FROM: Jim Mac.Isaac pin SUBJECT: Extended Stagy Inn -- Estimated PM Peak Hour Traffic Distribution The proposed Extended Stay Inn is being planned as a place of ove:ni'?ht stay for business peo- ple. It will provide 90 overnight guest rooms; and it is hoped to capture a 70° o overall annual occupancy factor. The project can best be described as: ca Business I-Io?tel for purpose:; of traffic generation estimates. Trip generation estimates for a Business Hotel (Land Use 312) are found on pages 539-548 of Trip Generation, 5th Edition. Institute of Transportation E ncJne i's. It is cautioned that Iinding for a business hotel are based o'. a Very small member of caS , Studies. However, the findings appear to be reasonably appropriate, compared to sii�?hay higher i'!i? `'�llclatiot rates for the C typical suburban Motel (Land Use 320). The Extended Stay Inn is estimated to generate trips a rate of 7.27 vehicle trips per dav per occupied room, and 0.62 tips per ,,c:u'ie:! room during the afternoon connuter peak hour. For 9(Vr:st rci?:, 70" Occupancy, estimated annual average day trips would be 460 per day, and 40 trip during the P\l peak (lour. An estimated distribution of the 40 PM Esc^h hour trips is shown on idle attachment hereto. :it is estimated that some business guests will use the inn as a hub for business !i".ps in the four free- way itas a base for local ilii] irless isitalicns in the greater \cay directions. Othoars will use .. Southcenter area. Some PM peak hour trips will be a sociat.ed with local e:1ii.'� and drinking establishments, ai?d other support services in the Soutl;c:enter area. A peak hour trips will be made by hotel employees, assumed to be inostly housed in the Cit; of Tukwila. James W. Macisaac - 1196 j«n:\TCKHOTE2.DOC 1 f. . 11 e is V r4I1 .1 • •,( Itr-• •••• --- • • '• . .. • t . f t;:.• ' t • • • • •,:,.) ;t i S I. 52,0) North iS'il";.• !•". ---0.:-.) --....__•..._•- • • : * ; ,.."4-;•, a ? . 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I • ••••• • ; • • - MI WM MC MD a filla 5 was vel WA v IN raft Mai Vin DOW at GOO MMI WWI MO AI MO SOO OM fl a OINIO 1001 EMU IMO ISM IOINO WI ONO CM NZ5 WM Extended Stay Inn - Design Review Summary of Issues January 30, 1996 BACKGROUND and COMPUANCE STANDARDS Regional Commercial Mixed -Use The zoning standards for RCM are intended to promote an attractive development, apan and pleasant street appearance, and compatibility with adjacent residential areas. Under atcwion 22 of _ permitted uses, hotels is allowable. Design review is required for buildings 5,000 s.f. or larger (Extended Stay Inn Hotel isD,000 s.f.) Building review should be based on design quality the relationship to the surrounding «; a Multi -Family Design Guidelines The purpose is to integrate a site proposal with neighborhood scale and with the naiuiai environment as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan, particularly if it is in the vicinity of a low-density residential area EFFECT ON DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE EXTENDED STAY INN PROJECT Natural features should be preserved to the extent possible and should enhance architectural features and help strengthen vistas and important views. Where existing topography patterns contribute to the beauty and utility of a development, they should be recognized, preserved, and enhanced. Recreational space required under design review is 200 sf/units or 1,000 minimum Site plans should use landscaping and building forms in an aesthetically pleasing way to contribute to pedestrian scale and travel along and within the site. Attention to built form and their relationship to circulation on the site should also be considered. Varying degrees of privacy should also be present for individual residents, i.e. public right of ways—common, area—individual residence. - A Special attention should be placed on modulation, clustering, and land forms by integrating plan into the site and surrounding land uses, and by taking advantage and incorporating features that already exist in the environment. Entries should be considered as a high quality focus to accommodate pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The orientation of built forms on the site and their relationship to circulation on the site. The site is currently designed for a large portion of solid parking. It would be preferable to provide for a better mix with building configuration designs. Provisions for off-street parking and loading will also need to be accommodated. The location of public amenities on and adjacent to the site should be considered, and how to provide links to them. Additional structures and street furniture should be designed as part of the concept. Exterior lighting, considered as a major character element of the site design, should be part of the architectural concept. Lighting should be shielded and restrained in design; excessive brightness should be avoided. Signs should not exceed a maximum 43.75' (35'maximum for buildings unless the site is adjacent to the highway which allows an increase of 25%. Service yards and similar places for receptacles and recycling should be screened using walls, planting, and or a combination of the two. • STILI_ NEEDED BY APPUCANT Design 1. Illustrative guidelines for better visualization of what the design will look like on the site. 2. A lighting plan that shows both day and night illumination impact. 3. Clarification on elevations to see additional views, particularly impact from the north and south; north/south views are very different from a/w/ views. Environmental (for SEPA) 1. 51 Avenue South watercourse and class Type two issue. 2. Performance standards to comply with Puget Sound Air Pollution Control TMC, Chapter 8, 'Noise' State and Federal Standards for water quality and hazardous materials 29 January 1996 City of Tukwila Department of Community Development Royce Berg LPN 1201 Fourth Av S., Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98134 Subject: Suites Motel in an RCM District Dear Mr. Berg: John W. Rants, frlayor Steve Lancaster, Director The zoning of the site for the Extended Stay America development is RCM - Regional C mmercial Mixed Use Zone. The code specifically allows motels. The code's definition of motels includes the following language, '... A motel is a building or buildings, detached or in connected units or desic:ricd as a single structure, the units of which are used as individual sleeping or dwelling units having their own private toilet facilities and may or may not have their own kitchen facilities and are designed p 1marily for the accommodation of transient automobile travelers....' Therefore, your proposed use is permitted. Sincerely, Alexa Berlow / Moira Carr Bradshaw Associate Planner/Associate Planner cc: File 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665 Architecture and Planning, Inc. Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 1201 Fourth Ave. S., Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 583-8030 Fox (2.06) 583-0708 26 January 1996 Joanna Spencer Associate Engineer City of Tukwila Public Works 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: Extended Stay America Inn SEPA E-95-0034 BAR L-95-0063 Dear Joanna ie*A Nb1/\ 410", z Per our field visit, ESA is proceeding with drainage of this site down the private road versus to the creek. Conceptual drawings are attached for your review. Use of. WSDOT RM/ for drainage will be reserved as a possible option, if approvals are obtained. Soils engineer has reviewed this concept and sees no problems with this proposed development. The updated preliminary report, dated 25 Jan 95, is attached. Traffic engineer is adding distribution to his data. This will be completed next week and forwarded to you for your review. If there is any other item you need, please call. spectfully, Royce . Berg President LPN Architects RAB:djp Enclosure nd Planners cc: Alexa Berlow/Moira Carr Bradshaw, City of Tukwila Planning Dept. Dan Sterns, ESA Development �� �� C n 0 Jim Maclsaac - JAN 2 9 1996 CC.;mmuNITY DEVELOPMENT • Geo '�_ Engineers FAX TRANSMITTAL 5410 - 154th Avenue NE Redmond, Washington 96052 Telephone: (206) 861-6000 Fax: (206) 861-6050 To: LPN Architecture and Planning Seattle, Washington Fax Number: 583-0703 Attention: Royce Berg Regarding: ESA Development's Tukwila Site Geotechnical Study Date: J,an izry' File: 4830-001-28 Pages Date Description 1 01/25/96 F;ox Transmittal 2 01/25196 Memorandum "Preliminary Geo:echr:icai Anz.i.ss;::Ent, ESA t) v !apinoat Projet:t, Tukwila, Washington - Total Pages: 3 Comments: cc DUI Sterps / E -SA Development MEMORANDUM to: January 25, 1996 Page 2 ESA Development Based on the presence of fill soil in the detention pond area, we recominend that the detention pond design include a liner to prevent seepage from adversely affecting the adjacent slope. A portion of the fill forming the detention pond sidesiopes may need to be removed and replaced with structural fill to provide adequate stability of the slopes. We have also reviewe4 the preliminary drawings with regard to ether geotechnical considerations. Tn our opinion, the design recommendations for the planned development will not be materially different from those presented in our previous report which were for a similar project. Based on our understanding of the proposed project we anticipate ro iia locant geotechnical consrrai.nts to developing the site as proposed. We trust this memorandum meets your current n :. ?<'ease can if you have ny question or need further information at this time. . • Geo Engineers MEMORANDUM Redmond TO: Dan Sterns / ESA Development FROM: Bo McFadden / GeoEngineers DATE: January 25, 1996 FILE: 4830-001-28 SUBJECT: Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment ESA Development Project Tukwila, Washington INTRODUCTION This memorandum presents our preiiatin`ly conclusions regarding the proposed development of your property located in Tukwila, Washington. This letter is in response to your request for information to submit to the review board. We are completing our geotechnical report which will contain detailed recommendations for the project. Our report will be available Febraary 2, 1996. The site is bounded by S. R. 18 to the south, 51st Avenue South to the west, Southcenter Boulevard to the north, and the Qestar Commerce Center to the east. We previously provided geotechnical engineering services and a Phase 1 Environmental site assessment for the property. The results of our previous studies are presented i:i Our report dates March 19. 1990. We have reviewed preliminary playas titled "Extended Stay Inn, Tukwila, Washington for Extended Stay America, Inc." (Sheets a-1 through A-5) by LPN Archi:ecture and Planning dated November 13, 1995 and proposed detention. pond layout by Warner Engineering which we received January 16. 1996. The detention pond will be located at the north end of the site above a slope. The detention pond will be at the northeast corner of the parking lot. Bared on the elevations shown on the plans, we expect that the detention pond will be excavated to about Elevation 98 and will have sideslopes inclined at 3H:1 V (horizontal to vertical). The top of the berm which will form the side of the detention pond above the adjacent slope will be at about Elevation 104 feet. • As part of our current geotechnical study we have completed test pits excavations in the area of the proposed detention pond. The test pits extended to between Elevation 95 and 98 feet. CONCLUSIONS In our opinion, it is feasible to locate and construct the detention pond as proposed. Based on the test pits which were completed for our current study, we expect that the subsurface soil conditions in the area of the detention pond will include fill extending to about Elevation 98 feet. Glacially consolidated sediments consisting of dense silty sand and trod silt were encountered below the fill. • WARNER ENGINEERING 5122 Olympic Dr, NW Suitc B204 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 • Civil Engineering & Planning Office (206) 858.8577 Fax (206) 858-8579 FAX TRANSMITTAL Date: January 24, 1996 FAX No.: 1-206-583-0708 To: Royce Berg Firm Name: LPN Architects & Planners From: Carol M. Modjeski, P.E. Subject: Extended Stay Inn in Tukwila Total Number ot'Pages 3 (including this page) File No.: 017003 Remarks: Royce - Here is the. r' vised plan showing the detention pond outfalling to the bioswale and then the stoma system is pipe ► down to 53rd Ave. Please call me if you have any questions. Please notify us as soon as possible if you do riot receive the correct number of pages indicated Above. Telephone: (206) 8584577 FAX: (206) 858-8579 STRMS3RD.SAM 1 • N °54'34' E 6640' l \1 1_70 r 1 6 .10 •') '11 'il 6 `\•\\\�� \ \\�\ \\N\\,,,., \ \ • ` \ \ \ \ \\.•\ \ \, \ • �•� \ • �y \ +,• :1 • • C., mow- w.•••••.•••••••"'^•••• -- EMERGENCY OVERFLOW SPILLWAY 1 vv --- 114 -- =42112 ST F.t 1 EXISTING\ VATERL1NE `rSEP1ENT- { , i EXIST !N SEWER CINE 13LG EXISTING PRIVATE DRi\E ,01 CONNECT TO EXISTING CITY STORM SYSTEM IN 53RD AVENUE SO. EXISTING BUILB.INri f34' E 223.69' 90 - UNITS + 6 -- UNITS SERVICE / OFFICE PARKING 4-97 STALLS REGULAR COMPACT H.C. LOADING 63 STALLS 9' X 19' (2FT. OVERHANGE) 28 STALLS 8' ;X 16' 5 STALLS 13' X 20' 1 STALL 10' X 32' BUILDING AREA 1ST FLOOR 2ND FLOOR 3RD FLOOR 9,724 S.F. 9,724 SF: 9,724 S.F. TOTAL: 29,172 S.F. JAN 16 '96 09 08 LPN ARCHITECTS. (206)583-0708 P.1'2 • • ARCHITECTURE.& PLANNING, INC. • ROYCE A. BERG, A. LA., PRINCIPAL Y. KEN CHIN, PRINCIPAL 1201 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 102 • SEATTLE, WA 98134 PHONE (208) 583-8030 FAX (206) 583.0708 MEMORANDUM VIA FAX TO: Moira Carr Bradshaw DATE:�-1-;/-1-6-/96 '_may-- City of Tukwila Planning Department PROJECT: ESA Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA: 98188 PROJECT NO: 9502.4 FAX: (206) 431-3665 RE: ESA Tukwila, Zoning. NO. OF PAGES: (*eV Could we obtain a letter form the city noting the current zone, allowed hotel/motel use and approve use of kitchenettes for this zone. /I1f''//Pv 1, Please reference the attached memo. We are completing revisions • - , = staff comments, including signage. Drainageissue-is-bein• • ursued with state and city • • • m if site can drain to south. nwe confirm scheduled date for BAR and time 22 Feb. 95? Royce RAB:djp RECE VE�� JAN 16 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT tN 16 '96 09 09 LPN ARCHITECTS (206)583-0708 P.2/2 • I n ARCHITECTURE 8 PLANNING, INC. ROYCE A. BERG, ALA, PRINCIPAL Y. KEN CHIN, PRINCIPAL. 1201 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 102 SEATTLE, WA 88134 PHONE (206) 683.8030 FAX (208) 583-0708 MEMORANDUM VIA FAX TO: Dan Stems . DATE: 1/16/96 ESA Development, Inc. 1611 116th Ave NE PROJECT: ESA Tukwila Bellevue WA 98004-3094 PROJECT NO: 95024 FAX: (206) 453-7655 RE: ESA Tukwila Zoning NO. OF PAGES: 1 Original zoning, C-2 District Regional Retail, allowed proposed use. Current zoning, adopted with new ordinance 11 Dec: 95, is R -C-2 District Regional Commercial District which allows hotel, motel use. Specific use of kitchenettes is allowed and documented kation has been requested from city. Royce A. Berg RAB:djp cc: Moira Carr Bradshaw, City of Tukwila RECEWED JAN 16 1996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • To: Royce Berg From: Alexa Berlow / Moira Carr Bradshaw Date: 16 January 1996 Subject: Suites Motel in an RCM District The zoning of the site for the Extended Stay America development is zoned RCM - Regional Commercial Mixed Use Zone. The code specifically allows motels. The City has always allowed kitchenettes within hotel or motel units. Therefore, the proposed use is permitted. Architecture and Planning, Inc. Royce A. Berg, A.I.A., 12.01 Fourth Ave. S., Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 583-8030 Fax (206) 583-0708 1�OJanuary :1996 Ms. Moria Carr Bradshaw Dept. of Community Development City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: ESA Project BAR; Adjacent Property Owners Dear Ms. Bradshaw, RECEIVED JAN 121996 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Please include the following on the mailing list of the owners within 300 feet of the proposed project: Tax Account No. 222304-9089 Nakkerud Trygue 12435 Pacific HWY S Seattle, WA 98168 Please contact me if there are any questions or concerns with the above. Respectfully, -6.,e144:141, Y. Ken K. Chin Principal YKC:djp cc: Dan Sterns, ESA Corry Oakes ESA Ray Frey, ESA eitc to Mre, Architecture and Planning, Inc. Royce A. Berg, A.LA., 1201 Fourth'Ave: S., ,Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98134 (206)583-8030 Fax (206) 583-0708 19 December 1995 Phil Fraser Senior Development/Surface Water Engineer Public Works Department City of Tukwila 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: Extended Stay America Inn Tukwila, Washington SEPA E-95-0034 BAR L-95-0063 Dear Mr. Fraser, Per our meeting, 12/19/95, with_staff_andyouurself. The owner will purse drainage on this site to the south' (as it currently"_exiists))) onto W. D.O.T. property, if they will � approve of this concept. Please review with W.D.O.T. to see if this concept is feasible. It is our understanding release rates would be no greater than existing. Respectfully, Royce A. Ber President LPN Architects and Planners cc: Joanne Spencer, City of Tukwila Moira Carr Bradshaw, City of Tukwila Carol M. Modjeski, Warner Engineering Dan Sterns, ESA Ray Frey,. ESA Bob Hart, SGA Post-Ir brand fax transmitta emo 7671 # of pages ► Willfflr.111111111&44.. It!. (.4. liiii FIESIIISMIFill ■Dept. Fax #6.- — — 070 iiiiirna To: Royce Berg From: Moira Carr Bradshaw Date: 18 December 19.951 Subject: EXTENDED STAY INN - BY ESA The City has conducted its review of the materials submitted for the above proposal. Below is the list of findings and deficiencies. Please respond and/or submit the requested information. Thank you. PRELIMINARY FINDINGS The. proposal sits on two separate parcels: A lot consolidation application, approval and recordation is necessary prior to building permit issuance. Zoning: Regional Commercial Mixed Use • . primary front yard (east side) - 20 feet • all other sides are secondary fronts - 10 feet General Landscaping requirements • 10 feet all around • 40 % horizontal tree coverage in ten years in non built areas - please provide calculations. • nonobstructed visibility into site from all streets, sidewalks and driveways - please modify landscaping along west side, review/consider modification along east side. • recycling 3 sq. ft. per 1,000 gross sq. ft. Height '3 stories or 35 feet } Multi -family r ew_guidelines: As I mentioned earlier, please submit a supplement to your application that responds the Multi -family review guidelines. The proposed development of the site is at odds with the existing topographic features. The site slopes from northwest to southeast yet the drainage is being piped to the northeast corner. We feel this is at odds with a logical site layout, please provide an explanation. Because of the site's advantages at the top of a knoll, offering excellent views of the region's most stunning feature, site amenities and building design and layout should orient itself accordingly. Building design must also be exemplary. The Parks and Recreation Director has advised that a picnic bench appropriately located would offset employee and guest demands on local recreation facilities and would also be an advantage for the site and could be incorporated into the natural features of the site. Entry facade and building orientation do not take advantage of site's views or site entry orientation, in addition, the review criteria discusses the need for a visual focal point associated with the structure. The building's entry portal does not relate to the building behind. The main entry,. actually highlights a blank wall and service corridor. The office window and entry are hidden behind the piling. The "entry plaza" is nominal with uncoordinated landscaping. Please show enhanced, coordinated, symmetrical design for the entry portal and guest plaza, include details for pedestrian area. Landscaping and building shapes must form an aesthetically pleasing pedestrian scale streetscape; facilitating pedestrian travel along street. An 8 foot sidewalk along 51st Avenue S. with a curb and gutter will be required. Copies of plans for 51st Avenue Bridge are attached. No transitions are provided from off site to building entrances. Off -Street Parking and Loading • loading space 10 x 30 14 foot clearance - please show, • parking lot grades shall not exceed 5% - please show in preliminary grading. plan: • parking lot entrance shall not exceed 15% - please show inpreliminary-grading plan. • parking lot lighting standards limited to 20 feet. • Submit a preliminary grading plan and conceptual drainage analysis and design for site. Calculations for storm drainage and retention needs should be included. 2 or 3 cross-sections are needed with submittal. Submit a luminaire plan that shows location and nighttime light pattern on site and building elevations. Elevations of standards are not very readable. Are they compatible with the building's design and the overall project? The height of the standards are limited, unclear what heights and locations are proposed for fixtures. A materials and color board is necessary to do a complete assessment of the building's design. Public Works has requested a traffic study for trip generation distribution for AWDT, AM noon and PM peaks. I have received your trip generation report. We will pass along a City response when. A geotechnical report is required. The March 1990 report has limitations and the supplemental sheet submitted for the detention pond does not cover the other aspects of the proposal. Please submit a complete analysis that either appropriately and adequately supplements the stated limitations of the original report or submit a new report. If you would like to meet, please call me at 431-3651. I will be out of the office from 12/23/95 - 111/95. cc: Joanna Spencer Gary Schulz Don Williams Mike Alderson File E95-0034 L95-0044 MEMORANDUM TO: Moira Bradshaw, Associate Planner - DCD Alexa FROM::, ul T ;,Gary Schu14ban Environmentalist - DCD DATE: RE: Preliminary Environmental Review for Extended Stay Inn, E95-0034, L95-0063. My initial comments for SEPA and design/use aspects of this proposal are listed below. The subject property has a sensitive area slope adjacent to a portion of Gilliam Creek also on the property. Please let me know if you have questions. L95-0063 General site plan comments include the following: 1) According to Conditional Use and Design Review applications, all existing trees at least 6" in diameter need to be surveyed or identified. There may be trees along east and north property boundaries not shown that would be affected by site grading. 2) Access to and from the site is restricted by WSDOT ROW. This may actually be a SEPA issue because the alternative access is probably not improved to standards for the proposed development. It seems possible to create a one-way entry into the site from 51st Avenue S. using a turn out driveway into the site that utilizes the applicant's property on the east side of 51st Avenue. Otherwise, there is no reasonable way to get to the hotel. E95-0032 SEPA BACKGROUND 1) Additional permits needed but not identified include Land Altering, Stormwater Permit, and State Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA). Also, a Hauling Permit may be required for excess soil material. EARTH 1) Per the Sensitive Areas Ordinance, TMC 18.45.080 (e), a geotechnical study will be required and necessary for the 3-story'building. The proposed location of the detention pond will likely cause a peer review because of its proximity to the steep slope.. The north slope has erosion problems along its toe next to Gilliam Creek. 2) Geotechnical investigation should determine the buffer necessary to protect sensitive area slope. Slope gradients are measured from the submitted topo map to be about 70% in steep areas. Extended Stay Inn Memo December 14, 1995 Page 2 WATER c. Water Runoff 1) TMC 18.45.080 b.3 states that new surface water discharges to watercourses may be allowed with appropriate design but are subject to the approval of the DCD Director. The majority of the subject property's runoff flows to the south and is intercepted by the WSDOT SR -518 ROW swale. Diverting more of the runoff to the north increases the volumes of that drainage system. All flows are intercepted by the WSDOT drainage system but conveyed through different pipes. It appears feasible and less expensive to construct a pond on the southeast corner which is the "natural" discharge location for most of the runoff associated with this site. PLANTS b. Due to recent Zoning Code changes, a Tree Permit may not be needed if trees to be removed are on slope areas less than 20% in gradient. cc: Steve Lancaster, DCD Director Phil Fraser, Senior Engineer 1inko't Fax comer sheet To: 13, 4 QJ,qw, Date DAG l 3 Urgent? O Yes O No Phone #: Fax#: '/31. 36/0G Pages seat ('including cover sheet): Company 1 Vk wita 1J Depattmeot Plage notify the redplent that ske has raeiredafax Ifany pages me miss% or in aniplete please call tbie number below. From: A Le,72-1-6w Phone #: 5/11512)10 F#: Department % j. Notes /1 4i Vt Gc &la/. -e hank) Oft t — Kmko's Downtown • 1335 Second Avenue • Seattle; Washington 98101 Tel. (206) 292-9255 • Fax (206) 622-5790 ckpuci0-0-4— GSL COVED DEC 13 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • • FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL To: Moira Bradshaw From: Alexa Berlow Re: Site Report Extended Stay Inn L95-0065 Date: Decembe42,1�9r95 Following review of the newly adopted zoning codes, standards for multi- family design, and the ordinance related to surface and storm water management, the following items remain significant to the future developmental review of the site: The proposed building and landscape plan meet minimum setback, height, parking, and landscaping requirements, except in the following areas: 1. Setback: a. Primary buildings are less than 30 feet from minimum front property line requirement. (Refer to: Multi -Family Design Standards Update) 2. Height: a. Maximum height requirements of 45 feet are met from ground to rooftop, however, question still remains about height of "chimney" feature which currently appears in drawings to surpass this measurement. (Refer to: Multi -Family Design Standards Update) 3. Parking: a. Parking areas entrances and driveway entrance and exit slopes may exceed 5% and 15 % maximum restrictions. b. Wheel stops must be located along parking spaces located on the periphery of the site. c. There is no indication of handicapped accessible spaces. [Note: It might also be good to designate the location of different sized parking spaces (i.e. loading, H.C., compact) in order to insure proper movement in and around the site. (Refer to: Multi -Family Design Standards Update and 18.56.040, 18.56.050, 18.56.080, 18.56.090 in Zoning Code manual adopted December 4, 1995) • • Site Report Extended Stay Inn L95-0065 page 2 4. Landscaping: a. When adjacent to sf residential property, landscaping must meet 15 feet depth on the front of the lot and 5/7.5 on the sides and rear of the lot - currently, the north side is just under these requirements. This problem could be curtailed with item "b". b. Landscape coverage standards must meet 90% live coverage and 40% tree coverage within 3 to 10 years, respectively. c. Outside storage areas must also be covered or screened with a minimum of 8 feet height. An automatic irrigation system is required. Sprinkler systems must be marked on plans. d. Low level lighting must be provided on parches, in alcoves, and along pedestrian circulation walkways. e. Trees may be cleared from site, unless in a sensitive area, in which case only four trees allowed to be cleared. This minimum has been met, however, tree protection measures must be included in plan (See: Tree Replacement Ration chart, 12.54.133b) f. The stamp of a registered landscape architect must be on the plans (Refer to: Multi -Family Design Standards Update and 18.52.030, 18.52.034, 18.52.041, 18.52.042, 18.52.046a, 18.52.047, 18.52.065 18.52.080, 18.52.1336 in Zoning Code manual adopted December 4, 1995) For Consideration: 1. Horizontal Modulation: when adjacent to sf residential areas, modulation widths must mirror widths of structures in immediate area. This must be verified. 2. Common Recreation Area: 400 square feet per unit with a minimum of 1,000 sf minimum. 3. Site Planning/Site Design: refer to building, landscaping, modulation, circulation, streetscape, and public amenities in Multi -Family Design Standards Update. [Note: Work on these features could be a method for making this site a model for other motel franchise projects.] • • Site Report Extended Stay Inn L95-0065 page 3 Additional Items from discussion with M. Bradshaw on 12/12: 1. .Water flow orientation, why north instead of following the natural course flowing south? 2. Clarification on elevations in order to see additional views and asses s visual impact, especially from the north and south. 3. Additional cross-sections 4. Night time illuminations plan 5. Material and color specifications 6. New: _illustrative guidelines .for multi -family -design standards Architecture' and Planning, Inc. Royce A. Berg, A.I.A.. 1201 Fourth Ave. S., Suite 102 Seattle, WA 98134 (206) 583-8030 Fax (206) 583-0708 12 December 1995 Joanna Spencer Associate Engineer City of Tukwila Public Works 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila. WA 98188 RE: Extended Stay America Inn SEPA E-95-0034 BAR L-95-0063 BAR Dear Joanna, Enclosed is a copy of trip generation data used in SEPA checklist for your information and review. Data prepared by Jim Malssac, Transportation Engineer with Kato and Warren, Inc.. Also enclosed, is a soils report update referring to cuts in slopes. pectfully, Royc_'�= - g President LPN ARCHITETS & PLANNERS RAB:djp Enclosure cc: Moira Carr Bradshaw Dan Sterns, ESA Corry Oakes, ESA Alexa -B t ow Ray Frey,;ESA i REC Er) DEG 1 3 1995 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT To: From: Date: Subject: Post -it® Fax Note •7671 Date 12,// gS paces / To From NO/%e/¢- Sd1-10 Co./Dept. 02/V Co. Phone # Phone # X31- �4,3,-/ Fax # 3 -O 708 8 Fax # J1 3 i • ;1# (S . MEMORANDUM Royce Berg Moira Carr Bradshaw/Alexa Berlow 11 December 1995 Board of Architectural Review (BAR) A new zoning code becomes effective today at 5 p.m. The new code stipulates that the BAR shall use the/multi-family review guidelin_efsection in its decision making on hotels and motels. (See Tukwila Municipal -Code (rMC) 1860.055, page 18-102.) You need to supplement your BAR application with responses to the BAR multi -family review guidelines. These are listed in TMC 18.60.053. If you have any questions, please call either of us at 431-3651 or 431-3673. Thank you. cc: File L95-00 03 KATO&• BARREN ..SSS001hfarket Plac1a,est i enue e Ortc INCORPORATED ® Seattle, Washington 98121 MEMORANDUM Tel: 2061448.4200 Fax: 2061728-5608 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: November 17, 1995 Royce Berg, Jim MacIsaac ....�. 3rL Extended Stay ITukwila - Traffic Generation Estimate The proposed Extended Stay Inn is being planned as a place of overnight stay for business people. I will provide 90 overnight guest rooms; and it is hoped to capture a 70% overall annual occupancy factor. The project can best be described as a Business Hotel for purposes of traffic generation estimates. Trip generation estimates for a Business Hotel (Land Use 312) are found on pages 539- 548 of Trip Generation, 5th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers. It is cautioned that findings for a business hotel are based on a very small number of case studies. However, the find- ings appear to be reasonably appropriate, compared to slightly higher trip generation rates for the typical suburban Motel (Land Use 320). Traffic generation for a business hotel is estimated at a rate of 7.27 vehicle trips per day per occu- pied room, and 0.62 trips per occupied room during the afternoon commuter peak hour. For 90 guest rooms averaging 70% occupancy, estimated annual average days trips would be 460 trips per day, and 40 trips during the PM peak hour. Kato & Warren, Inc. - 11/17/95 \jwrn\tukhotel.doc y NOV 2 0 1996 6 /.i C.C. c612i2`( .V J 'A ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Contrlo. Epic File No. 957 o03/ FeeTo0 Receipt No. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: EXTENDED STAY INN 2. Name of applicant: LPN Architects/Royce A. Berg 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:206-583-8030 /s13 . olaa . 1201 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 102, Seattle, WA 98131 4. Date checklist prepared: 13 November 1995' 5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposedtiming or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Spring 1996 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Nn 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None 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. No -2- RECEIVED CITY OF TUKWILA NOV 2 0 1995 PERMIT CENTER • 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. Tukwila building permit, boundary line adjustment and Board of Architectural Review 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. 3 -story hotel --- approximately 30,000sq.ft.i 96 units 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location, of yourproposed 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. Location is in Tukwila, bordered by Southcenter Blvd. to the north, 51st Ave. So. and- UUT right-of-way for Highway 518 to the west and south, Foster's Furniture and as office_p_ark exist tathe Past 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? Slope bank to north and Gilliam Creek to north are classified as environmentally sensitive. -3- TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICA• • Evaluation for Agency Use Only B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General descri•tion of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, 4 steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?Approx. 65% on the north position of site 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. Sand with variable silt and gravel over glacially . consolidated silt d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No recen PvidPnre of ernsion e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti- ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No new fill_requirPd, grading will require cuts of up to R ft. and filling of low areas Export be required. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use?. If so, generally. describe. Temporary erosion installed g• 11 .11 .1 1. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 75% -4- • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Erosion control and siltation fence during construction per city standards and new landscaping after construction. 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. Auto. truck and equipment during constructinn--- none being significant. Auto emissions after construction 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: During earthwork activity, dust control measures will be implemented. 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. Creek area exists to north a1Qug SQQthceater Blvd --- Type II water course per city- -5- • Evaluation 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 ---Construction is beyond set back area and buffer for creek --- storm drainage may ultimately tie into cteek after filtration per city standards. 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. No 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. No -6- 411 Evaluation for Agency Use Only b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. No 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. None 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. Proposed system to run into creek after detention and biofiltration per city standards -7- • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Potential impacts to be insignifican 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the -site: XX deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other XX evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs XX 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? Approximately 12 to 14 significant trees will be removed. Grasses and weeds will be removed c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known -8- • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Landscaping will be Northwest native plant materials . . . •.•. .•. Jergreen 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: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: None fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: None b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known_ c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:Addition of new treei_and_gres v tt n of significant trees and buffers along slope -9- • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil," wood stove, color) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Natural gas for heat. Electric for power, heat pumps and lighting. 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: Building would be designed to meet state energy code requirements. 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. None 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ- mental health hazards, if any: N/A -10- b. Noise SEvaluation for Agency Use Only 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Traffic along Highway 518 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. Construction noise from 7:00am to 6:OOpm Auto and traffic after construction 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Mufflers on construction vehicles 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Site is currently a vacant lot b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No know de ge of past agricultural use c. Describe any structures on the site. None -11- III Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? C-2 f. What is the current ,comprehensive plan designation of the site? Regional retail business 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. Type II watercourse at north end of site. Development will be outside required buffer of 35 feet. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 96-100 J. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None required 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com- patible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Project will be in compiance with all applicable codes and ordinances -12- • Evaluation for Agency Use Only 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing? None 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: N/A 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? Height is apprnximateIy 28 feet to the sloped ridge ---bight av_e.ages 35 feet at__s]nped__ roof b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None, existing trees higher than proposed structure c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Landscaping ground areas will break up building mass. Color and -architectural massing and detailing provide visual relief and patterns --- slw.ed roof provides visual interest from distant vista. -13- • Evaluation 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? Minimal lighting at p arking area b. Could light or glare from the .finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Street lighting will not have a negative effect d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Light fixtures will be directed down to parking and walkways. 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational oppor- tunities are in the immediate vicinity? None b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None -14- • Evaluation for 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation 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. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A 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. Southcenter Blvd accessed through private existing road. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Transit stops occur on Southcenter Blvd to east of I-5 c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?_____ Project would provide approximately 97 parking stalls None would be eliminated -15- • • Evaluation for Agency Use Only . 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. No f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Approximately 490 trips a day would be generated per I.T.E., trip generation manual using business hotel use ---90 units with 75% occupancy ---(trip generation is actually believed to be less than above). P.M. peak is projected at 39 trips. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor- tation impacts, if any: Shuttles and public transportation 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. Increased need is not expected and facility will provide service b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Design factors should minimize impaTTs on public services, i.e. fuTTy spsprinklered buildings with 24 hour monitoring. -16- 16. Utilities IIIEvaluation for Agency Use Only a. Circle .tilitie urrently a ' able at the site: lectricity. natural, g15]) refuse service, telep on=; sane ary sewer) lc system, other. 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. All utilities are available at the site C. Signature The above answers are true and complete to the best . of my knowledge. I uns- stan tat the lead agency is relying on them to m. its ,d c ion. 6,t *-(07r Signature: Date Submitted: PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. -17- Geo er Engineers SGA Corporation 6414 204th Street Southwest, Suite 200 • Lynnwood, Washington 98036 Attention: Mr. Bob Hart aUG 2 9 1995 SGA COAPQfATION August 25, 1995. Preliminary Evaluation Detention Pond Location and Design American MedTrans Project Tukwila, Washington File No. 3225-008-RO1 INTRODUCTION This letter presents our conclusions from our preliminary evaluation of die location and design of the bioswale and detention pond at the proposed American MedTrans project located in Tukwila, Washington. This letter is in response to your request for information to accompany the SEPA submittal. The site is bounded by S. R. 18 to the south, 51st Avenue South to the west, Southcenter Boulevard to the north, and the Qestar Commerce Center to the east. We previously provided geotechnical engineering services and a Phase I Environmental site assessment for the property. The results of cur previous studies are presented in our report dated March 19, 1990. We have reviewed 4 -landscape plan prepared by LPN and a sketch showing the detention pond and bioswale location which we received from you on August 18, 1995. The detention pond and bioswale will be located at the north end of the site above a slope. The detention pond will be at the northeast corner of the parking lot. The bioswale will drain into it from the west. Based on the elevations shown on the plan, we expect that the detention pond will be excavated to about Elevation 103 and will have sideslopes inclined at 3H:1V (horizontal to vertical). The bioswale will slope from Elevation 108 at its west end to Elevation 107 at the edge of the pond. The adjacent parking lot will be at about Elevation 111 near the pond and 115 at the west end of the bioswale. GeoEngineers, Inc. 8410 154th Avenue N.E. Redmond, WA 98052 Telephone (206) 861-6000 Fax (206) 861-6050 SGA Corporation AK August 25, 1995 Page 2 • No- explorations were completed in the area of the •proposed -bioswale and detention pond as part of our previous study. Three test pits were, however-, excavated about 50 to 80 feet to the south These' test pits extended` to' about Elevation 100 .In the; east partof:the site and • Elevation 110. in the west portion of the site. CONCLUSIONS • In our opinion, it is feasible to locate and construct the bioswale and detention pond as proposed. Based on the test pits which werecompleted for our previous study, we expect that the subsurface soil conditions in the area of the bioswale and detention pond will likely consist of fill overlying glacially consolidated sediments consisting of dense silty sand and hard silt. These soils may contain permeable zones which could allow seepage from the detention pond toward the face of the nearby slope. We expect that a perched ground water condition on the glacial sediments likely occurs seasonally. Depending on the actual soil conditions encountered in the bioswale and detention pond excavations, it may be necessary to provide a liner to prevent seepage from adversely affecting . the adjacent slope. The actual subsurface conditions in the area of the proposed bioswale and detention pond should be evaluated by excavating test pits prior to design. As an alternative, soil and ground water conditions can be' evaluated during initial site grading if the construction schedule allows adequate time to acquire materials for lining the pond, should this be necessary. 4 O ► We trust this letter meets your current needs. Please call if you have any question regarding this letter. Yours very truly, GeoEngineers, Inc. /76"--/- A/4 ./ Bo McFadden, P.E. Project Engineer Jack K. Tuttle, P.E. Principal JJM:JRT:cros Document ID: 3225008.LT1 Two copies submitted GeoEngineers EXPIRES /o 84s�9 94 I File No. 3225-008-R01 MEMORANDUM TO: Ron Cameron, PW City Engineer Ross Heller, PW Senior Engineer FROM: Steve Lancaster, DCD Director DATE: June 23, 1995 SUBJECT: 51st Avenue South Bridge Project - Watercourse Use. This memo summarizes our recent meeting for determining allowable uses in Gilliam Creek in order to construct a new bridge., As you are aware, the Creek is regulated under the standards of the Sensitive Area Ordinance (TMC 18.45). Specifically, the "Watercourse" Section 18.45.080 d. (1) states that diverting or rerouting a watercourse may occur with the permission of the DCD Director and an approved mitigation plan. In addition, rerouting can only occur in a manner that does not adversely impact downstream properties or fisheries. This watercourse segment has been rated a Type 2 and, therefore, piping should be avoided I or limited to the shortest length possible. Section 18.45.080 d. (6) "Piping" includes most of the standards for piping. Even though the proposed piping is considered temporary, "construction shall be designed to have the least adverse impact on the watercourse, buffer I and surrounding environment". Piping a watercourse for access purposes appears to be an acceptable use. The most significant part of the SAO code may be under Section 18.45.115 where permanent piping in a Type 1_or Type 2 watercourse is only allowed where relocation or alteration of the watercourse has been denied and would result in denial o f all reasonable use. It appears thatpermanentpiping of a Type 1 or 2 watercourse would need to considered under the Reasonable - Use Exception process involving a public hearing before the Planning Commission. The following recommendations apply to this bridge project: * Any access road required to build the bridge pier foundation in the creek will be removed and -restored with native plantings. G 51st Bridge Memorandum June 23, 1995 Page 2 Temporary piping of Gilliam Creek is appropriate for this project. Post project work will include the restoration of disturbed areas including the original watercourse channel. If you ,have additional questions, please feel free to contact me or Gary Schulz. REPORT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT PROPOSED HOTEL/OFFICE BUILDING SITE TUKWILA, WASHINGTON FOR. BEDFORD PROPERTIES, INC. • �t Geo ��fEngineers a 1 • March 19, 1990 Bedford Properties, Inc. 12720 Gateway Drive, Suite 107 Seattle, Washington 98168 Attention: Mr. Robert A. Hart Consulting Geotechnical Engineers and Geologists We are pleased to transmit four copies of our "Report, Geotechnical Engineering Services and Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Proposed Hotel/Office Building Site, Tukwila, Washington." The original scope of our services for this work is described in our proposal dated December 11, 1989. Authorization to proceed with the original services was provided by Mr. Robert A. Hart of Bedford Properties on December 29, 1989. Additional subsurface exploration and associated chemical testing was verbally authorized by Mr. Hart on February 2, 1990. Preliminary results have been discussed with Mr. Hart and Ms. Nancy•Krill as our findings were developed. We appreciate the opportunity to be of further service to Bedford Properties. If you have any questions regarding the contents of this report or if we may be of further service, please call. Yours)very truly, /ineers, I ack' K. Tuttle ncipal JJM:JKT:wd File No. 1199-012-BO1 GeoEngineers. Inc. 2405140th Ave. NE. Suite 105 Bellevue, WA 98005 Telephone (206) 746-5200 Fax. (206) 746-5068 1 f t 1 1 2 1 1 Geo ;Engineers TAB L E OF CONTENTS Page No. INTRODUCTION 1 SCOPE 1 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES 2 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 2 SITE CONDITIONS 3 SITE DESCRIPTION 3 HISTORICAL REVIEW 4 REGULATORY REVIEW 4 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION 5 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS 5 Underground Heating oil Tank 6 Ground Water Conditions 6 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6 GENERAL 6 SITE PREPARATION AND EARTHWORK 7 Structural Fill 8 TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SLOPES 9 SHALLOW FOUNDATION SUPPORT 10 FLOOR SUPPORT 11 LATERAL RESISTANCE 12 RETAINING WALLS 12 PAVEMENT SUBGRADE 13 DRAINAGE CONSIDERATIONS 14 SITE CONTAMINATION 14 LIMITATIONS 15 List of Figures Figure No. SITE PLAN 1 SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM 2 LOGS OF TEST PITS 3 thru 7 SUMMARY OF MOISTURE CONTENT 8 ANALYTICAL CHEMICAL DATA APPENDIX A Page No. A-1 thru A-6 Geo 10 Engineers 1 • REPORT GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT PROPOSED HOTEL/OFFICE. BUILDING SITE TUKWILA, WASHINGTON FOR BEDFORD PROPERTIES, INC. INTRODUCTION This report presents the results of our geotechnical engineering services and Phase I environmental site assessment for your proposed hotel/office building complex in Tukwila, Washington. The site consists.of two adjoining properties. The location of the site is shown in the Vicinity Map in Figure 1. We understand that Bedford Properties intends to develop the two properties by building a three-story office building or a hotel/motel. Plans are only at the conceptual stage at this time and a proposed building location has yet to be determined. The first floor, which will be a parking garage, is preliminarily planned at about Elevation 110. This finished floor elevation will require significant excavation over most of the site, up to a maximum of about 15 feet along the western boundary. Depending on the building location, some fill may be necessary as well. A previous geotechnical engineering study was performed on the north property for Qestar Development, Ltd. by Earth Consultants, Inc. (ECI) in 1980. The report entitled "Geotechnical Engineering Study, Proposed Office Building, 51st Avenue South, Tukwila, Washington," dated October 29, 1980, was made available to us by Bedford Properties.. SCOPE The purpose of our services is twofold. A geotechnical evaluation of the site was performed to determine general site development, design and construction considerations for the proposed development. A: Phase I' environmental site assessment was performed to research the potential for subsurface contamination by hazardous materials that may exist on the property due to past on-site and off-site activities. The specific scope of our services for each of these tasks is outlined below. Geo Engineers GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES • • 1. Explore the near -surface soil and ground water conditions by excavating a series of test pits with a tractor -mounted backhoe. 2. Provide recommendations for earthwork including stripping and grading, backfill compaction and subgrade requirements for support of project elements of the development. This includes evaluation of the effects of weather and/or construction equipment on the workability of site soils. 3. Provide recommendations for surface and subsurface drainage systems to control ground water conditions. 4. Develop foundation design requirements including allowable soil bearing pressures and settlement estimates for shallow spread footings for the proposed structure. 5. Provide subgrade recommendations for slab -on -grade floors and paved areas. 6. Provide design parameters for retaining walls if they are required for grade transitions. 7. Review the previous soils report prepared for the northern property. PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 1. Interview the current and past property owners, as available, regarding historical activities on the site. 2. Review historical aerial photographs to determine past development history on and adjacent to the site relative to the potential for generation, storage, leakage or disposal of hazardous materials. 3. Contact the Northwest Regional Office of the Washington Department of Ecology and review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FINDS list for indications of potential cleanup studies or actions at this and adjacent sites. 4. Perform a reconnaissance of the site and.vicinity during the field explorations and evaluate the test pits for evidence:of soil. contamination. 5. Excavate one hand auger hole to a depth of about 6 feet in the backfill for an underground heating oil tank. 2 1 1 Geo*:5Engineers 6. Submit one soil sample from the hand auger hole to an analytical laboratory for chemical testing for the presence of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH, EPA Method 418.1). 7. Evaluate the results of the chemical testing with regard to existing regulatory concerns. 8. Provide a written opinion regarding the potential for environ- mental liabilities associated with past and present activities based on the results of our studies. • • SITE CONDITIONS SITE DESCRIPTION We performed a reconnaissance of the site and surrounding properties during our field exploration program on January 11, 1990. The site, which consists of two adjoining residential properties, is bounded by S.R. 518 to the south, 51st Avenue South to the west, Southcenter Boulevard to the north, and the Qestar Commerce Center to the east. The site is higher in elevation than all adjacent properties. Portions of the site are significantly overgrown with grass, brush and blackberry vines. Considerable debris and trash are present on both properties comprising the site. The north property is generally at a higher elevation except toward the north margin where it slopes at an inclination of about 30 to 35 degrees down to a creek adjacent to Southcenter Boulevard. The south property slopes to the south and abuts S.R. 518 which is considerably lower than the site. A house on the south property is occupied. ,An.undergEound heating .oil :tank..s located. near. the southwest corner. of the house.i We sounded the tank and determined the base of the tank to be located approximately 4.3 feet below the adjacent ground surface. A resident of the house indicated that they have not noticed any loss of heating oil. The City of Tukwila did not indicate a sanitary sewer connection for the residence. It is, therefore, assumed that an :on-site septic system' is .present.. A water main was identified by the City of Tukwila running east to west across the site, near - the common boundary line between the two properties. • • 3 1 Geo Engineers411 411 The house has been removed from the north property and only the concrete foundation remains. This property may also have an underground heating oil tank, although we did not observe a filler neck in the vicinity of the house because of the debris present. We assume a septic system is also present. HISTORICAL REVIEW Chain -of -title documentation was not made available to us for review of historical ownership of the two properties that comprise the site. We reviewed the history of the site and surrounding area based on aerial photographs taken in 1936, 1946, 1960, 1969, 1974, and 1985. The 1936 and 1946 photographs show the site and surrounding properties as partially forested and open grasslands. A residence is located on the northern property and on several of the surrounding properties. Residences are present on both properties in the 1960 photograph and increased residential density is apparent on surrounding properties. The 1969 and 1974 photographs show similar conditions along with the addition of S.R. 518 to the south and southwest of the site. The 1985 photograph shows similar conditions with the exception that Qestar Commercial Center has been constructed on the former residential properties to the east. REGULATORY REVIEW The Northwest Regional Office of the State of Washington Department of Ecology indicated that they do not have any cleanup studies or actions at or adjacent to the subject site. The following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) records were searched for environmental problem sites or activities at or near the site: National Priorities (Superfund) List (NPL) dated November 15, 1989; Facilities. Index System (FINDS) dated October 6,-1989; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Index System (CERCLIS) dated November 9, 1989; and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) notification system dated November 15, 1989. We found no indications of NPL sites, FINDS sites, CERCLIS sites, or RCRA sites located in the vicinity of the site. 4 Geo 01 Engineers SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION The general subsurface conditions were explored at the site by excavating nine test pits with a tractor -mounted backhoe on January 11, 1990. A hand auger hole was dug on February 2, 1990 by a hydrogeologist from our firm within the backfill of the underground heating oil tank to evaluate potential leakage from the tank. The approximate exploration locations are shown in. the Site Plan, Figure 1. The exploration locations were determined in the field by measuring from site features. Excavation of the test pits was monitored by a geotechnical engineer from our firm who maintained detailed logs and obtained representative samples of the soils encountered for further examination in our laboratory. The soil sample collected from the hand auger hole was transferred to a glass sampling jar and kept cool during transport to the analytical laboratory. The soils encountered were visually classified in accordance with the system shown in Figure 2. The logs of the explorations are presented in Figures 3 through 7. The. densities noted on the logs are based on the difficulty of digging and our experience and judgment. A summary of moisture content tests for selected samples is presented in Figure 8. • • SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS The subsurfacesconditions encountered in our test pits are in general agreement with conditions described in the referenced 1980 report prepared by ECI. The native subsurface conditions encountered generally consist of sand with a variable silt and gravel content overlying glacially consolidated silt. Fill consisting of silt, sand and gravel with varying amounts of organic matter was encountered on the northern portion and the southwestern margin of the site. The topsoil typically about 0.3 to 0.5 feet thick. Between 6 to 9.5 feet of fill was encountered in Test Pits 1, 2 and 8, located in the north portion of the site. In addition, approximately 3 feet of fill was encountered in Test Pits 5 and 6, located along the southwestern margin of the site. The fill encountered generally consists of gray to. brown, medium stiff silt and brown, loose to medium dense sand with silt and and root mass encountered was 5 l . Geo^�Engineers .gravel. Roots and wood debris were also noted in the fill. The fill is similar to the on-site native soils and may have been placed during construction of the houses. The surficial native soils encountered where the fill was not present generally consists of about 1 to 2 feet of dark brown, loose silty sand with gravel containing variable amounts of organic matter and roots. Below this unit or the fill, approximately 2 to 3 feet of gray to brown, medium dense sand with a variable silt, gravel and cobbles content was encountered. Brown to gray, very stiff to hard silt was encountered below the native sand or fill to the bottom of all the test pits at a depth of from 11 to 16 feet. This unit was very difficult to excavate and most of the test pits were terminated due to practical refusal. Underground Heating Oil Tank:. Hand Auger Hole HA -1 was dug adjacent to the heating oil tank. The hand auger hole was located between the tank and the house basement foundation wall. This hand auger hole encountered approximately 5 feet of. fill soils. The upper 2.5 feet consists of silty sand; the lower 2.5 feet, silt with sand. Below the fill, native silty gravel was encountered. Based on our sounding of the tank, it appears that the base of the tank may be founded in the silt fill. No ground water was • • encountered in the exploration. No: petroleum odors were. detected. on the .soil. Ground Water Conditions: Ground water conditions encountered are indicated on the individual exploration logs. Minor ground water seepage was observed in most of the test pits and is indicative of a shallow perched condition. While the ground water 'conditions should be expected to fluctuate as a function of season, precipitation, and other factors, we do not expect significant ground water to be encountered at the site. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS GENERAL It is our opinion that the site may be satisfactorily developed as proposed utilizing shallow foundations bearing on the very stiff, to hard• silt or on structural fill over the silt. Depending upon the building 6 c 1 t • Geo4:1• En location, placement of fill may be required along the southern margin of the site, while considerable excavation will be necessary over much of the site to achieve the proposed parking garage design grade. Most of the native soils and the fill soils we observed include a relatively high percentage of silt (fines) and are consequently water - sensitive Sair. l be diffacu-2ta if notimpossibleF Zto, pzoperl. comgact; these*sor1sA7hen?�wet: or :during:.:per ods ,'of� wet weather } Thus, these ..mss...;..._._. .......�.�......_...._ ... .. ._ particular soils are not suitable for use as structural fill under wet conditions. Trafficability on most portions of the site under wet conditions will be difficult and may result in considerable surface soil disturbance. If wet weather construction is necessary, disturbed wet silty soils in building and pavement areas will need to be removed and replaced with structural fill consisting of clean granular soil. We recommend that the earthwork for the project be completed during the drier summer months in order to minimize grading costs. A limited perched ground water condition may develop during the wet season, particularly within the surficial soils above the hard silt. Some ditching to collection sumps and pumping or other means of controlling ground water may be appropriate during wet weather. However, we expect that this requirement will be relatively limited. • • SITE PREPARATION AND EARTHWORK The existing house on the south property and the existing foundation walls on the north property will need to be demolished and removed prior to project construction. An underground heating oil tank is' -present near the southwest corner of the existing house on the south property and one may be present near the foundation on the north property. Such heating oil :tanks are exemptfrom current regulations and. reporting.. of the tanks is not P "=necessary: We recommend that the tank(s) be removed, and that we provide monitoring services during their removal. _Any contamination found in the vicinity of the tanks should be cleaned up in accordance with regulatory guidelines. `We:recommend' that .the,'.building and. pavement. areas be stripped of any/ sod/topsoil.'and forest duff.; Based on our explorations, the stripping 7 41 Geo .,Engineers necessary will generally be on the order of 6 inches, but areas with greater stripping depths should be expected. This material should be wasted off site or used for landscaping purposes. We expect that all of the soils encountered across the site will be able to be removed with conventional excavating equipment. It may be necessary 3 to rip the hard silt in localized areas to facilitate excavation. Those areas which are stripped or excavated to design subgrade 11 elevations, or are to receive structural fill, should be evaluated by a representative from our firm. It may be necessary to proofroll the subgrade 1 with a smooth -drum vibratory roller or loaded dump truck to identify zones of loose, soft or otherwise unsuitable material. Depending on the building location, existing fill soils may be present below the design grade under portions of the building area. We recommend that the suitability of all existing fill within the building and pavement area be evaluated by our firm. It may be necessary to remove some or all of the fill from within the building footprint and, to a more limited extent, below parking area subgrade level. During dry weather, the excavated material may be stockpiled and protected from moisture for reuse as structural fill, provided it meets the requirements subsequently defined. We recommend proofrolling not be performed if the subgrade soils are very stiff silt, similar to that encountered in our test pits, or during wet- weather etweather if the subgrade soils are silty and susceptible to disturbance. Under these conditions, probing may be utilized. If construction needs to continue during wet weather, it may be necessary to overexcavate and replace material disturbed in the construction process. A layer of sand and gravel with less than 5 percent passing the U.S. No. 200 sieve may be used to replace disturbed areas and may be used to provide.a working surface. Structural Fill: All new fill in the building and pavement areas should be placed and compacted as structural fill subsequent to proofrolling and remedial work as appropriate. All structural fill material should be free of organics, debris and other deleterious material with no individual particles larger than 6 inches in diameter. As the amount of fines (that portion passing U.S. No. 200 sieve) increases, the soil becomes increasingly sensitive to small changes in moisture content and adequate compaction becomes more difficult to • • 8 Geo s Engineers achieve, particularly during wet weather. Generally, soils containing more than about 5 percent fines by weight cannot be properly compacted when the moisture content is more than a few percent from optimum. Some of the surficial on-site soils have a fines content significantly greater than 5 percent. Attempts to use. this material for structural fill should not be made except during periods of extended dry weather. If the site soils are stockpiled and significant drying occurs, it may be necessary to moisture -condition the soil by adding water to achieve the necessary compaction. The fill should be placed in horizontal lifts not exceeding 10 inches in loose thickness and each lift thoroughly and uniformly compacted. Fill placed in the building and pavement areas must be compacted to at least 95 percent of the maximum dry density (ASTM D-1557). These procedures apply to all utility trench backfill. Utility trenches outside of building or pavement areas need only be compacted to a density similar to the native soil adjacent to the trench. TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SLOPES For preliminary planning purposes, we expect that temporary cut slopes of 1:1 could be used for construction of the project. Slickensides were noted in the hard silt at one location. If extensive, this could result in isolated areas of instability of cuts at this inclination. We recommend that temporary cut slopes be the responsibility of the contractor who will be on-site on a continuous basis and will be best able to observe site conditions and monitor the performance of the excavations. Temporary slopes should conform to all applicable local, state and federal safety regula- tions. Surface runoff should be prevented from entering the excavations by installing curbs, berms, drainage ditches or swales at the crest of the slopes where needed. Temporary cut slopes should be covered with plastic sheeting or an equivalent protective covering during periods of wet weather to reduce the potential for erosion. We recommend a maximum permanent slope inclination of 2H:1V (horizontal to vertical) in the native soils or in structural fill placed in accordance 9 Geo tip, --"Engineers • • with our recommendations. Permanent slopes should be hydroseeded or otherwise protected from erosion. Temporary erosion control measures may be necessary until permanent vegetation is established. A_ --relatively- steep -slope—exists along _the __north margin _of _the site,. Based on our explorations in this area and our visual reconnaissance, the subsurface conditions consist of Mill over- a few feet --of medium idenge weathered_till-_over hard silt with a trace of_sand_and-_gravel. We did _not perform_ -any_ -slope_ stability__analyses of the conditions in this area. However, based on our experience, together with our observations of the subsurface conditions and our field reconnaissance, it is our opinion that the slope in this area is stable. Some shallow sloughing could occur in localized oversteepened areas. \%'e -recommend a minimum -building setback from the__ slope., at foundation__ elevation, _ of. 25 -feet -from -where .-native soils (daylight on the hill -Side.) Under these circumstances, it is our opinion that the proposed development will not significantly affect the stability of this slope. Any surface water --from the site development should be -routed -away; ,from__the -steep .slope. SHALLOW FOUNDATION SUPPORT Isolated or continuous spread footings founded on the very stiff to hard native silt, medium dense native sand, or structural fill placed over either of these native soil units, are suitable for support of the proposed structure. The footings should not be founded on the existing fill soils. Some overexcavation of fill and unsuitable soils may be necessary. If it is necessary to place structural fill in footing areas, -the fill should extend at least 1 foot beyond the edge of the footing for every foot of fill placed below subgrade elevation. It may be necessary to limit the thickness of fill/medium dense sand under any footings where adjacent foundation members are founded on the hard silt to limit differential settlements. Individual column footings and continuous wall footings should have minimum widths of 24 and 18 inches, respectively. Exterior footings should be founded a minimum of 18 inches below the lowest adjacent grade, while' interior footings should be founded a minimum of 12 inches below top of slab or adjacent grade. Column footings founded on the native very stiff to hard silt may be designed using an allowable soil bearing pressure of 10 _'lI,'. Geo 1OEngineers • 6,000 pounds per square foot (psf). Similarly founded perimeter footings may be designed using 4,000 psf. An allowable bearing pressure of 3000 psf may be used for footings founded on the medium dense native sand and/or structural fill placed and compacted in accordance with the above recommen- dations. The allowable soil bearing pressures presented above include dead loads plus long-term live loads and may be increased by up to one-third for wind or seismic loads. We estimate that postconstruction settlements of footings founded on the hard silt will be less than 1/4 inch. The settlement of footings founded on structural fill or a combination of structural fill and medium dense sand may range from. 1/2 to 1 inch, depending on actual foundation loads and the thickness of fill and sand which underlies the footings. Maximum differential settlements between adjacent comparably loaded columns should be less than 1/2 inch where there is a gradual transition from column footings supported on fill/medium dense sand and footings supported on hard silt. We estimate that.the differential settlement between exterior column footings or along continuous footings will be less than 1/2 inch in 40 feet where footings are supported on hard silt and/or structural fill. Loose or disturbed soils not removed from the footing excavations prior to placing concrete will result in increased settlement. The silo is_ very (susceptible to disturbance if allowed to becomewet. It may be necessary; `to pour a lean concrete "mud mat" or place a layer of crushed rock in the, bottom of the footings to protect the footing subgrade from disturbance if • • footings are constructed during wet weather.. Depending on the location and finished grade of the structure, the base of the footings could be below the deepest level of our explorations on some portions of the site. We recommend that all footing excavations be observed by a representative from our firm immediately prior to mud mat or steel and concrete placement to confirm that the bearing surface has been prepared in a manner consistent with our recommendations and that the subsurface conditions are as expected. FLOOR SUPPORT Subgrade for slab -on -grade floor support should be prepared in accordance with the previously described site preparation and structural 11 Geo Engineers • • fill recommendations. The slab should be supported by either native soil or structural fill placed over native soil* unless the condition of any ,existing fill below the slab level is determined to be -suitable to provide ;subgrade support. IA 4 -inch capillary break consisting of sand and gravel ;or crushed rock should be placed over the subgrade. The capillary break material should contain less than 5 percent by weight passing a U.S. No. 200 sieve based on that portion passing the 3/4 -inch sieve. Any disturbed soil `should be removed and reworked or replaced with structural fill. The use of a vapor barrier is not necessary if the first floor will be a parking garage. However, if a floor covering will be used in some areas that is sensitive to moisture, we recommend that a vapor barrier be placed between the floor slab and the base course. The vapor barrier should consist of polyethylene sheeting with bonded seams. In order to maintain the integrity of the vapor barrier, it should be placed on a leveling course of sand (if the underlying base course consists of crushed rock) and be covered with a layer of sand to protect against damage by workmen. LATERAL RESISTANCE Lateral loads on retaining walls and building footings may be resisted by passive resistance on the sides of the footings and by friction on the base of the footings and slab. Passive resistance may be evaluated using an equivalent fluid density of 300 pounds per cubic foot (pcf), where footings are placed neat (i.e., in direct contact) against the very stiff native silt, medium dense sand or structural fill compacted to 95 percent of maximum dry density. Passive pressure resistance should be calculated from the bottom of adjacent floor slabs or paving or below a depth of 1 foot where the adjacent area is unpaved, as appropriate. Frictional resistance may be evaluated using 0.45 for the coefficient of base friction against footings and the building slab. The above values incorporate a factor of safety of about 1.5. RETAINING WALLS Portions of the building walls may serve as retaining walls. Retaining walls that are allowed to rotate during backfill placement should be designed for lateral pressures based on an .equivalent fluid density of 35 pcf. If the walls are restrained from movement during backfilling, 12 4 Geo :-.1,Engineels • • design pressures should be based on a fluid density of 50 pcf. These values apply to fill placed and compacted as recommended above, with the exception that fill within a distance equal to the wall height behind the wall should be compacted to a maximum of 92 percent of maximum dry density. Care must be taken by the contractor to avoid overcompaction. The recommended equivalent fluid densities assume that the ground surface behind the wall is level for a distance of two times the wall height and maintenance of a free -draining condition behind the wall. The drainage may be accomplished by placing a 12- to 18 -inch -wide zone of sand and gravel containing less than 5 percent fines against the wall. A perforated drainpipe sloped to a suitable discharge should be installed along the base of the wall. The values for soil bearing, frictional resistance and passive pressure resistance presented for the foundation design are applicable to the retaining wall design. PAVEMENT SUBGRADE We recommend the pavement subgrade be prepared in accordance with the previously described site preparation and earthwork recommendations. In order to minimize potential settlements of parking areas, it would be necessary to excavate all the, existing fill soils and replace with structural fill. However, since the fill was not observed to contain significant deleterious material, this procedure appears unwarranted. We recommend that the pavement subgrade be compacted such that the density of the top 12 inches of the subgrade is not less than 95 percent of the maximum dry density based on the ASTM D-1557 test procedure. In areas where existing fill soils are exposed at the subgrade, it may be necessary to overexcavate a portion of the existing fill, recompact and/or replace it with structural fill in order to achieve the recommended subgrade density. A 6- to 9 -inch -thick subbase layer of clean (less than 5 percent fines) pit run sand and gravel may be required to protect the subgrade if grading occurs during wet weather. We do not have specific information on the frequency or loading of vehicles which will use the area. However, we generally recommend a minimum pavement section consisting of 3 inches of asphalt concrete (AC) over 6 inches of densely compacted crushed rock base 13 Geo 40 Engineers course for access roads and in maneuvering and parking areas with truck traffic. If some areas of the site will have traffic limited to passenger automobiles only, the pavement section could be reduced to 2 inches of AC over 4 inches of crushed rock. • • DRAINAGE CONSIDERATIONS The_ site could experience seasonally shallow perched ground water conditions due to the'relatively'impermeable soil which occurs at.shallo.w depths. Therefore, we recommend the building be provided with a.systecn-of perimeter footing drains. The footing drains should consist of at least 4 -inch -diameter perforated drainpipe embedded in a zone of sand and gravel containing less than 3 percent fines. This zone of sand and gravel should be at least 2 feet wide. A perforated drain pipe should also be installed at the base of all retaining walls. This perforated drainage system should be sloped to drain into a tightline collection system, to a suitable discharge, preferably connected to the storm sewer. The pavement and surrounding landscaped areas should be sloped so that surface water runoff is collected and routed away from the building to suitable discharge points. We recommend all downspouts be tightlined away from building foundations preferably to the storm sewer. Downspouts should not be connected to footing drains. SITE CONTAMINATION Site reconnaissance for evidence of hazardous during the field exploration on January 11, 1990. materials was performed We found no evidence of ;contamination on any -portion -of the site. Some debris and uncontrolled fill were observed on the site. In our opinion, none of the material observed during our reconnaissance or explorations represents a potential source of soil or ground water contamination. However, any undocumented fill materials represent a potential source of contamination. Inspection for the presence of asbestos or other hazardous materials within the existing residence was The existing residence on the oil tank located ai the southwest not included in our scope of services. south property has an underground heating corner of the structure. It is possible that one is present on the north lot. We 'advanced a hand auger hole 14 J 1 1 1 i 1 j Geo 0Engineers adjacent to the fuel tank on the southern property as described previously. No unusual soil odors, colors or textures were detected in soil from the hand auger hole. A soil sample obtained from below the base of the heating oil tank was submitted to an analytical laboratory for chemical testing. The soil sample was tested for the presence of petroleum hydrocarbons in accordance with EPA Method 418.1. The results provided by the analytical laboratory are presented in Appendix A. In general, this petroleum hydrocarbon analysis detects heating oil, diesel fuel and "heavier" petroleum products. A ozic• •entration "of.9 6t parts pe;r million. ('ppm) was detected in the soil sample submrtted`- for --analysis..:; Thi's low :concentration sof petroleum hydrocarbons is well below regulatory levelsand likely represents background' conditions. ' The=�,test ., res;f ults ndicate . ri.-.elatively low risk:: of.: significant: petroleum c• • :hydocarboncontamination :from. this heating As mentioned previously, historic development of the site and adjacent properties is limited to single family residences and the adjacent Qestar Commerce Center. There is no evidence to suspect that the property has been used for commercial or industrial activity. Consequently, the presence of hazardous or toxic material from any type of commercial or industrial usage is, in our opinion, unlikely. With the exception of a potential heating oil tanks located on the northern property, based on our research, site reconnaissance and field explorations,_ it is our opinion that there is low risk of environmental: Viability;associated with this -site due to:any.existing.on-site contamina-� :::tion by'hazardous or toxic materials. • • LIMITATIONS We have prepared this report for use by Bedford Properties, their architects, engineers, and lenders for their use with respect to this project. The data and report should be provided to prospective contractors for their bidding or estimating purposes, but our report, conclusions and interpretations should not be construed as a warranty of the subsurface' conditions. The project was in the conceptual stage at this writing. Further consultation regarding specific design elements may be appropriate. When 15 • • Ceo�Enwineers the design has been finalized, we recommend that the final design and specifications be reviewed by our firm to see that our recommendations have been interpreted and implemented as intended. ( The scope of our services does not include services related to construc- tion safety precautions and our recommendations are not intended to direct the contractor's methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, except as specifically described in our report for consideration in design. There are possible variations in subsurface conditions between the explorations and also with time. A contingency for unanticipated conditions should be included in the budget and schedule. Sufficient monitoring, testing and consultation by our firm should be provided during construction to confirm that 'the conditions encountered are consistent with those indicated by the explorations, to provide recommendations for design changes should the conditions revealed during the work differ from those antici- pated, and to evaluate whether or not earthwork and foundation installation activities comply with contract plans and specifications. The information relating to potential sources of subsurface contami- nation presented herein is based on the above described data and a single recent site visit. GeoEngineers has relied upon information available and provided by others in our description of historical conditions on and adjacent to the site. The available data do not provide definitive information with regard to all past uses, operations,or incidents at or around the site. : Limited • environmental~testing was' performe"d'>;for`.this: study.. The.potential always exists for areas of contamination that were not entified.`. Further evaluation of such potential would require additional subsurface exploration and testing. Within the limitations of scope, schedule and budget, our services have been executed in accordance with generally accepted practices in this area at the time the report was prepared. No other conditions, express or • • 7 1 A 1 implied, should be understood. 0 0 0 16 1 1 i 1 1 R Geo 10 Engineers We appreciate the opportunity to be of continued service to you. If • • you have any questions concerning this report or if we can provide additional services, please call. JJM:JRG:JKT:wd Respectfully submitted, GeoEngineers, Inc. Je ome J. McFadde J r., P.E. Geotechnical Engineer J. Robert Gordon, P.E. Se o Engineer lack K. Tuttle, P.E. berincipal 17 119 012.1301 ✓J41 ./,1 1-19 90 REFERENCE: SCALE IN FEET _____A --v. 7 7 :05 / 1—,_--- \T_°/-no PropertyLine \\\ / _te_ eS(�P-2,� —�� �—N7.:_________ �- /TP -34 ns 1 \ \ / (—_ .------- \\MC (7* V 0/)))) /(1 51ST AVENUE SOUTH DRAWINGS ENTITLED "PLAT MAP VOL.10, PG. 47, SP7910170915" PROVIDED BY BEDFORD PROPERTIES, INC., DATED 1/11/90 AND "PEST PIT LOCATION PLAN QESTER OFFICE BUILDING, TUKWILA, WA.", (FOR SITE TOPOGRAPHY ON NORTH LOT), DATED OCT '80 BY EARTH CONSULTANTS, INC. 19+ 1J EXPLANATION: TP -1* TEST PIT LOCATION AND NUMBER NA -1A HAND AUGER LOCATION AND NUMBER 1 `gyp Geo e.Engineers SITE PLAN FIGURE 1 1 1 1 GEI 85-88 SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAJOR DIVISIONS GROUP SYMBOL GROUP NAME COARSE GRAINED SOILS MORE THAN 50% RETAINED ON NO. 200 SIEVE GRAVEL MORE THAN 50% OF COARSE FRACTION RETAINED ON NO. 4 SIEVE CLEAN GRAVEL GW WELL -GRADED GRAVEL, FINE TO COARSE GRAVEL. GP POORLY -GRADED GRAVEL GRAVEL WITH FINES GM SILTY GRAVEL GC CLAYEY GRAVEL SAND MORE THAN 50% OF COARSE FRACTION PASSES NO. 4 SIEVE CLEAN SAND SW WELL -GRADED SANG, FINE TO COARSE SAND SP POORLY -GRADED SAND SAND WITH FINES SM SILTY SAND SC CLAYEY SAND FINE GRAINED SOILS MORE THAN 50% PASSES NO. 200 SIEVE SILT AND CLAY LIOUID LIMIT LESS THAN 50 INORGANIC ML SILT CL CLAY ORGANIC OL ORGANIC SILT, ORGANIC CLAY SILT AND CLAY LIQUID LIMIT 50 OR MORE INORGANIC MH SILT OF HIGH PLASTICITY, ELASTIC SILT CH CLAY OF HIGH PLASTICITY, FAT CLAY ORGANIC OH ORGANIC CLAY, ORGANIC SILT HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS PT PEAT NOTES: 1. Field classification is based on visual examination of soil in general accordance with ASTM D2488-83. 2. Soil classification using laboratory tests is based on ASTM D2487-83. 3. Descriptions of soil density or consistency are based on interpretation of blowcount data, visual appearance of soils, and/or test data. SOIL MOISTURE MODIFIERS: Dry - Absence of moisture, dusty, dry to the touch Moist - Damp, but no visible water Wet - Visible free water or saturated, usually soil is obtained from below water table Geo .,:e0 Engineers SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FIGURE 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 w DEPTH BELOW SOIL GROUP GROUND SURFACE CLASSIFICATION (FEEI) SYMBOL LOG OF TEST PIT • DESCRIPTION TEST PIT 1 0.0 - 0.3 ORGANIC MATTER AND ROOT MASS 0.3 - 1.5 M'., MOTTLED GRAY TO BROWN SILT WITH OCCASIONAL SAND AND GRAVEL (MEDIUM STIFF, MOIST) WITH ROOTS TO APPROXIMATELY 0.5 INCH DIAMETER SCATTERED THROUGHOUT (FILL) 1.5 - 7.0 S? -SM CRAY TO BROWN FINE TO MEEDIUM SAND WITH SILT AND TRACE GRAVEL TO SM SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND WITH TRACE GRAVEL (MEDIUM DENSE, MOIST) WITH CHARRED WOOD, ROOTS AND DECOMPOSED WOOD SCATTERED THROUGHOUT (FILL) 7.0 - 9.5 SP -SN LICHT BROWN TO FROWN FINE SAND WITH 5ILT GRADING TO SILT WITH. MC • TRACE OF FINE SAND, AND TRACE OF COARSE SAND AND GRAVEL (MEDIUM DENSE/STIFF, MOIST) 9.5 - 13.5 SP BROWN SILTY FINE SAND TO SILT GRADING TO GRAYISH BROWN 5ILT WITH Mr TRACE OF SAND AND OCCASIONAL GRAVEL (DENSE/VERY STIFF, MOIST) TEST PIT COMPLETED AT 13.5 FEET ON 01/11/90 DUE TO PRACTICAL REFUSAL NO GROUND WATER SEEPAGE OBSERVED NO CAVING OBSERVED 0.0 - 0.3 0.3 - 2.0 M: 2.0 - 6.0 SM 6.0 - 9.0 SP 9.0 - 13.5 XL DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES OBTAINED AT 1.0, 3.5, 7.5, 11.0 AND 13.0 FEET TEST PIT 2 ORGANIC MATTER AND ROOT MASS CRAY TO BROWN SILT TO SILT WITH FINE SAND (MEDIUM STIFF, HOIST) WITH ROOTS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT (FILL) FROWN FINE TO COARSE SILTY SAND WITH TRACE GRAVEL (MEDIUM DENSE., HOIST) WITH ROOTS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT (FILL) GRAY TO FROWN FINE TO COARSE SAND WITH SILT AND GRAVEL AND OCCASIONAL COBBLE (TEDIUM DENSE, HOIST TO WET) CRAY TO BROWN SILT WITH TRACE OF FINE SAND (HARD, MOIST) TEST PIT COMPLETED AT 13.5 FEET ON 01/11/90 DUE TO PRACTICAL REFUSAL MINOR GROUND WATER SEEPAGE OBSERVED AT 6.0 FEET MINOR CAVING OBSERVED DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES OBTAINED AT 1.0, 3.0, 7.0 AND 12.0 FEET TEE DEPTHS ON THE TEST PIT LOGS, ALTHOUGH SHOWN TO 0.1 FOOT, ARE BASED ON AN AVERAGE OF MEASUREMENTS ACROSS THE TEST PIT AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ACCURATE TO 0.5 FOOT. Geo Engineers LOG OF TEST PIT FIGURE 3 7 .!t 7 4 1 DEPTH BELOW SOL GROUP GROUND SURFACE CLASSIF)CAT)ON (FEET) SYMBOL LOG OF TEST PIT • DESCRIPTION TEST PIT 3 0.0 - 0.3 ORGANIC MATTER AND ROOT MASS 0.3 - 4.0 SH BROWN SILTY FINE TO COARSE SAND WITH GRAVEL AND OCCASIONAL COBBLES (MEDIUM DENSE TO DENSE, MOI5T TO WET) 4.0 - 12.0 ?C, BROWN SILT TO SILT WITH FINE SAND, GRADING TO CRAY SILT (VERY STIFF GRADING TO HARD, MOIST) 0.0 - 0.3 0.3 - 2.0 SM 2.0 - 3.0 5? 3.0 - 13.5 M. TEST PIT COMPLETED AT 12.0 FEET ON 01/11/90 DUE TO PRACTICAL REFUSAL MINOR GROUND WATER SEEPAGE OBSERVED AT 0.5 FEET NO CAVING OBSERVED DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES OBTAINED AT 5.0 AND 10.0 FEET TEST PIT 4 ORGANIC MATTER AND ROOT MASS DARK BROWN SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND WITH OCCASIONAL GRAVEL (LOOSE, MOIST) WITH ROOTS UP TO APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH DIAMETER SCATTERED THROUGHOUT CRAY TO BROWN FINE SAND WITH TRACE SILT AND OCCASIONAL GRAVEL (MEDIUM DENSE TO DENSE, MOIST 20 WET) MOTTLED CRAY 20 BROWN SILT 20 SILT WITH FINE SAND, GRADING TO BROWN SILT IO CRAY SILT (STIFF GRADING TO HARD, MOIST) TEST PIT COMPLETED AT 13.5 FEET ON 01/11/90 DUE TO PRACTICAL REFUSAL MINOR GROUND WATER SEEPAGE OBSERVED AT 2.0 FEET NO CAVING OBSERVED DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES 03TAINED AT 2.5, 4.0, 10.5 AND 13.5 FEET THE DEPTHS ON THE TEST PIT LOGS, ALTHOUGH SHOWN TO 0.1 FOOT, ARE BASED ON AN AVERAGE OF MEASUREMENTS ACROSS THE TEST PIT AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ACCURATE TO 0.5 FOOT. Geo,Engineers LOG OF TEST PIT FIGURE 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 i f w DEPTH BELOW SOL GROUP GROUND SURFACE CLASSIFICATION (FEET) SYMBOL LOG OF TEST PIT • DESCRIPTION TEST PIT 5 0.0 - 0.3 ORGANIC MATTER AND ROOT MASS 0.3 - 1.0 1.0 - 3.0 3.0 - 5.0 5.0 - 16.0 0.0 - 0.5 SH SH SP -SM XL 0.5 - 3.0 3.0 - 5.5 5? 5.5 - 14.0 ML DARK BROWN SILTY TINE 70 1'.EDIUM SAND WITS OCCASIONAL GRAVEL (LOOSE, MOIST) WITH ROOTS UP TO APPROXIMATELY 0.5 INCH DIAMETER SCATTERED THROUGHOUT (FILL) BROWN SILTY FINE TO COARSE SAND WITH OCCASIONAL GRAVEL (LOOSE TO MEDIUM DENSE, MOIST) WITH ROOTS AND ORGANICS SCATTERED THROUGHOUI (FILL) GRAY TO BROWN FINE TO MEDIUM SAND WITH SILT (MEDIUM DENSE, MOIST TO WET) CRAY TO BROWN SILT 70 SILT WITH FINE SAND, GRADING TO CRAY SILT (VERY STIFF GRADING TO HARD, MOIST) WITH SLICKENSIDES TEST PIT COMPLETED AT 16.0 FEET ON 01/11/90 DUE TO PRACTICAL REFUSAL MINOR GROUND WATER SEEPAGE OBSERVED AT 3.0 FEET MINOR CAVING OBSERVED BETWEEN 3.0 AND 5.0 FEET DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES OBTAINED AT 2.0, 4.0, 9.5 AND 14.5 FEET TEST PIT 6 SOD AND ROOT MASS DARK BROWN TO CRAY SILT WITH SAND AND OCCASIONAL CRAVEL (MEDIUM STIFF, MOIST) (FILL) BROWN FINE TO MEDIUM SAND WITH TRACE SILT AND GRAVEL, OCCASIONAL COBBLES (MEDIUM DENSE, MOIST) GRAY TO BROWN SILT TO SILT WITH FINE SAND, GRADING 70 GRAY SILT (VERY STIFF GRADING TO HARD, MO:ST) TEST PIT COMPLETED AT 14.0 FEET ON 01/11/90 DUE TO PRACTICAL REFUSAL MINOR GROUND WATER SEEPAGE OBSERVED AT 5.5 FEET NO CAVING OBSERVED DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES OBTAINED AT 2.0, 3.5, 9.5 AND 12.5 FEET THE DEPTHS ON THE TEST PIT LOGS, ALTHOUGH SHOWN TO 0.1 FOOT, ARE BASED ON AN AVERAGE OF MEASUREMENTS ACROSS THE TEST PIT AND SHOULD BE CONSID_ERID'ACCURATE TO 0.5 FOOT. Geo J Engineers LOG OF TEST PIT FIGURE 5 DEPTH BELOW SOIL GROUP GROUND SURFACE CLASSIFICATION (FEET) SYMBOL LOG OF TEST PIT • DESCRIPTION TEST PIT 7 0.0 - 0.5 ORGANIC MATTER AND ROOT MASS 0.5 - 2.0 M. BROWN TO GRAY SILI WITH SAND AND GRAVEL (TEDIUM STIFF, HOIST TO WEI) WITH ROOTS UP 70 APPROXIMATELY 0.3 INCH DIAMETER SCATTERED THROUGHOUT (FILL) 2.0 - 13.0 TSI, BROWN SILT TO SILT WITH FINE SAND, GRADING 70 GRAY SILT (VERY STIFF GRADING TO HARD, HOIST) TEST PIT COMPLETED AT 13.0 FEET ON 01/11/90 DUE TO PRACTICAL REFUSAL MINOR GROUND WATER SEEPAGE OBSERVED AT 2.0 FEET MINOR CAVING OBSERVED DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLE OBTAINED AT 10.5 FEET TEST PIT 8 0.0 - 0.3 ORGANIC MATTER AND ROOT MASS 0.3 - 1.0 12. MOTTLED GRAY TO BROWN SILI WITH OCCASIONAL SAND AND GRAVEL (TEDIUM. STIFF, MOIST) (FILL) 1.0 - 9.5 SM GRAY TO BROWN SILTY FINE TO COARSE SAND WITH GRAVEL AND OCCASIONAL M. COBBLES TO SILT WITH OCCASIONAL SAND AND GRAVEL (MEDIUM DENSE/ TEDIUM STIFF, MOIST) (FILL) 9.5 - 12.5 SH BROWN SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND WITS OCCASIONAL GRAVEL (M=D11i1 DENSE, .MOIST) 12.5 - 15.5 1C.. BROWN SILT WITH TRACE OF SAND AND GRAVEL (VERY STIFF, HOIST) TEST PIT COMPLETED AT 15.5 FEET ON 01/11/90 DUE TO PRACTICAL REFUSAL MINOR GROUND WATER SEEPAGE OBSERVED AT 3.0 FEET MINOR CAVING OBSERVED DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES OBTAINED AT 2.5, 11.0 AND 15.0 FEET TEE DEPTHS ON THE TEST PIT LOGS, ALTHOUGH SHOWN TO 0.1 F00T, ARE BASED ON AN AVERAGE OF MEASUREMENTS ACROSS TEE TEST PIT AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED'ACCURATE 70 0.5 FOOT. Geo eEngineers LOG OF TEST PIT FIGURE 6 .• O UJ CD DEPTH BELOW SOIL GROUP GROUND SURFACE CLASSIFICATION (FEE) SYMBOL LOG OF TEST PIT DESCRIPTION TEST PIT 9 0.0 - 0.3 ORGANIC HATTER AND ROOT MASS 0.3 - 1.5 SH DARK BROWN SILTY FINE TO MIDIUM SAND WITH OCCASIONAL GRAVEL (LOOSE, HOIST) 1.5 - 5.0 SH CRAY TO BROWN SILTY FINE TO COARSE SAND WITH GRAVEL AND OCCASIONAL COBBLES (MEDIUM DENSE, HOIST) 5.0 - 11.0 )4. BROWN SILT WITH TRACE OF SAND, GRADING TO GRAY SILT (VERY STIFF, MOIST) TEST PIT COMPLETED AT 11.0 FEET ON 01/11/90 MINOR GROUND WATER SEEPAGE OBSERVED AT 1.5 FEET NO CAVING OBSERVED DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLE OBTAINED AT 6.0 FEET HAND AUGER HOLE 1 0.0 - 0.2 TOPSOIL 0.2 - 2.5 SM BROWN SILTY FINE SAND WITH OCCASIONAL COBBLES AND ROOTS (ME. -.'IU.'! DENSE, MOIST) (FILL) 2.5 - 5.0 BROWN SILT WITH SAND (STIFF, MOIST) (FILL) 5.0 - 5.5 GM BROWN SILTY GRAVEL (MEDIUM DENSE, MOTS:) :.AND AUGER HOLE COMPLETED TO 5.5 FEET ON 02/09/90 DISTURBED SOIL SAMPLES OBTAINED AT 5.3 FEET NO GROUND WATER SEEPAGE OBSERVED NO SHEEN OR ODOR DETECTED NOTE: HEATING OIL TANK SOUNDED TO 4.3 FEET TEE DEPTHS ON THE TEST PIT LOGS, ALTHOUGH SHOWN TO 0.1 FOOT, ARE BASED ON AN AVERAGE OF HEASUR Y. NTS ACROSS THE TEST PIT AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ACCURATE TO 0.5 FOOT. Geo ,°0;01 Engineers LOG OF TEST PIT FIGURE .7 • r• 1 { 1 v • • SUMMARY OF MOISTURE CONTENT Test Pit Number Sample Depth (feet) *Soil Type Moisture Content 1 3.5 SP/SM 15.1 1 7.5 SP/SM 10.1 1 11.0 ML 16.0 1 13.0 ML 21.9 2 3.0 SM 17.9 2 7.0 SP 9.9 2 12.0 ML 23.0 3 5.0 ML 21.0 3 10.0 ML 22.1 4 4.0 ML 30.3 4 10.5 ML 30.0 4 13.5 ML 28.6 5 2.0 SM 40.4 5 4.0 SP/SM 17.5 . 5 9.5 ML 28.3 5 14.5 ML 25.3 6 3.5 SP 16.1 6 9.5 ML 21.7 6 12.5 ML 21.6 7 10.5 ML 20.7 8 2.5 ML 23.9 8 11.0 SM 16.6 8 15.0 ML 13.2 9 6.0 ML 15.2 Refer To Test Pit Logs For Complete. Soil Description • • Geo��Engineers SUMMARY OF MOISTURE. CONTENT FIGURE 8 • • APPENDIX A A P P t.N DIA A • i • • AnalyticolTechnologies,inc. 560 Nocnes Avenue. S.W.. Su;re 101. Renton. WA 98055, (206) 22E•6335 1 • r, ATI I.D. n 9002-042 Geo En i ,tiers February 28, 1990 iio;:ong 11 GeoEngineers, Inc. 2405 140th Ave. N.E. Bellevue, WA 98005 Attention : J. Gordon Project Number : 1199-012 Project Name : Tukwila On February 9, 1990 Analytical Technologies, Inc. received one soil sample for analysis. The sample was analyzed with EPA methodology or equivalent methods as specified in the attached analytical schedule. The results, sample cross reference, and the quality control data are enclosed. 6{,eC.4..lVl • /,! Dcnna M. McKinney Project Manager FWG/hbb • t Frederick W. Grothkopp Technical Manager • . Ancfrico:Technologies 2 .i ^ '., I v 7.7 • ATI I.D. = 9002-042 ANALYTICAL SCHEDULE CLIENT : GEOENGINEERS, INC. PROJECT 4 : 1199-012 PROJECT NAME : TUKWILA ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE REFERENCE' LAB PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS IR EPA 418.1 R R = ATI - Renton SD = ATI - San Diego T = ATI — Tempe PNR = ATI - Pensacola SUB = Subcontract A-3 _t An0!y?icoiTechnoIo ies. 1 1 4 • GENERAL CHEMISTRY QUALITY CONTROL ATI I.D. = 9002-04: CLIENT : GEOENGINEERS, INC. SAMPLE MATRIX : SOIL PROJECT # : 1199-012 PROJECT NAME : TUKWILA UNITS : mg/Kg ATI SAMPLE DUP SPIKED SPIKE % PARAMETER UNITS I.D. RESULT RESULT RPD CONC ADDED REC PETROLEUM I HYDROCARBONS mg/Kg 9002-034-39 <5.0 6.0 0 140 123 114 lir:: % Recovery = (Spike Sample Result - Sample Result) X 100 Spike Concentration RPD (Relative % Difference) = (Sample Result - Duplicate Result) x 100 A-5 Average Result