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MASTER STREET USE PERMIT
SECTION 1: There is hereby given and granted unto American
Telephone & Telegraph Company, a Delaware Corporation, its successors and
assigns for a period of five years from the taking effect of this Permit,
the right, privilege, and authority to lay down, construct, operate,
maintain, replace, alter, remove and repair one or more fiber optic
lines, together with all equipment and appurtenances thereto, for the
telecommunications under, below and through certain public right-of-ways
and other public lands within the City of Renton but such construction,
installation and maintenance of any and all such lines to be limited to a
width of five feet (but not to exceed thirty feet during period of
construction and repair) under, below and through said public
right-of-ways and other public properties, all as more particularly
appears on the attached list marked Exhibit "A", which is made a part
hereof and incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
SECTION 2: This Permit is granted upon the express condition
that it shall not be dee:,:ed or held to be an exclusive Permit in, along,
over, through, under, below or across any of said right-of-ways, streets,
avenues or all other public lands and properties of every type and
description; and such Permit shall in no way prevent or prohibit the City
of Renton from using any of said roads, streets or other public
properties or affect its jurisdiction over them or any part of them, with
full power to make all necessary changes, relocations, repairs,
maintenance, establishment, improvement, dedication of same as they may
deem fit, including the dedication, establishment, maintenance and
improvement of all new right-of-ways and thoroughfares and other public
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properties of every type and description. American Telephone & Telegraph
Company, as Grantee herein, agrees and convenants at it's sole cost and
expense, to protect, support, temporarily disconnect, relocate or remove
from any street any of its installations when so required by the City of
Renton by reason of traffic conditions, public safety, street vacations,
dedications of new right-of-ways and the establishment and improvement
thereof, freeway construction, change or establishment of street grade,
or the construction of any public improvement or structure by any
Governmental agency acting in a Governmental capacity, provided that
Grantee shall in all such cases have the privilege to temporarily by
pass, in the authorized portion of the same street, upon approval by the
City of Renton, any section of fiber optic facilities required to be
temporarily disconnected or removed.
SECTION 3: All construction, and installation work whenever
same crosses any of the public properties described in Exhibit "A"
herein, shall be done under the supervision of and upon the inspection of
the Public Works Director, and Grantee shall timely submit unto the
Public Works Director, prior to any such work, detailed plans and
specifications of any succi proposed work. The location of any Permit
property in a street or other public area shall be subject to the
approval of the Public Works Director and such approval shall be given in
writing.
SECTION 4: This Permit shall be void if Grantee shall not
within thirty days of the adoption of this Permit file its written
acceptance thereof with the Department of Public Works of the City of
Renton.
SECTION 5: The Grantee, its successors or assigns shall
commence construction work under this Permit within one year from and
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after the date.of passage thereof and all such work shall be completed
with the greatest amount of dispatch so as to reduce any interference
with vehicular and pedestrian traffic and the public safety and welfare
to a minimum. If at the end of one year from and after the granting of
this Permit, the Grantee, it's successors or assigns, shall not have
laid, constructed and have in operation upon any of the aforesaid streets
and right-of-ways such pipes and appurtenances thereto, then in that
event the rights hereby conferred upon the Grantee shall automatically
cease and terminate.
SECTION 6: All conduit and other supporting structures of any
fiber optic line to be placed within any street right-of-way or other
public property shall be designated, manufactured and installed in
accordance and in full compliance with the provisions and terms of the
ASTM Steel Sch. 40, PVC Sch. 80, or Sch. 40 in concrete encasement
SECTION 7: During any period of construction all surface
structures, if any, shall be erected and used in such places and
positions within said public right-of-ways and other public properties so
as to interfere as little as possible with the free passage of traffic
and the free use of adjoining property and Grantee shall at all times
post and maintain proper barricades during such period of construction as
required by the laws and statutes of the State of Washington. All
conduits constructed and installed by Grantee within the City of Renton
shall be located, buried and installed to a depth of not less than three
feet and as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Code, the laws of the
State of Washington and the Ordinances of the City of Renton, now or
hereafter in force, regulating such installations.
Grantee shall establish and maintain at all times adequate
facilities on the portion of each conduits installed under the authority
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of this Permit, and elsewhere on the same conduit, to promptly localize
operating troubles and to minimize the effects thereof, whether on City
streets or on their use by the public.
SECTION 8: Grantee, its successors and assigns, hereby agrees
and convenants to promptly repair any damage to City property of every
type and nature and all other City improvements caused by the failure of
Grantee's work during the life of this Permit should it be necessary to
make any excavation within any public right-of-way in the laying,
constructing, maintenance, removing, replacing, altering or repairing of
any such conduit or structure, Grantee shall without delay and at
Grantee's sole cost and expense, restore the surface of said
right-of-way or other public property to at least the same condition
immediately prior to any such installation and construction. Grantee
shall comply with all Ordinances and regulations of the City of Renton,
Washington regarding such excavation and whenever deemed necessary by the
Public Works Director shall be required to post a performance bond in
favor of the City warranting, among other things, that such restoration
work will be done promptly and in a proper, workmanlike manner.
SECTION 9: Grantee, its successors and assigns, agrees and
covenants to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Renton from and
against any and all liability, loss, cost, damage, whether to persons or
property, or expense of any type or nature which may accrue to the City
by reason of the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and
alteration of Grantee's facilities, provided, however, that in case any
suit or action is instituted against the City by reason of any such
damage or injury, the City shall cause written notice thereof to be given
unto Grantee and Grantee thereupon shall have the duty to defend any such
suit or action, without cost or expense to the City.
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SECTION 10: For the purpose of compelling compliance by the
Grantee with all the terms and conditions of this Permit and the
maintenance of said conduits and facilities in good condition, City
retains the right to end and terminate and fully forfeit the Permit
herein granted, within thirty days after written notice unto Grantee,
whenever Grantee fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions
hereof. Upon such forfeiture the City shall have the right to require
Grantee to remove any and all of its conduits, appurtenances and
equipment within the City of Renton other than any the city may permit to
be temporarily or permanently abandoned, all at Grantee's cost and
expense, and to promptly and timely restore all roads and other public
properties to the condition immediately prior to any such forfeiture and
termination.
SECTION 11: The City of Renton reserves unto itself the right
and power at all times to reasonably regulate in the public interest and
for the public welfare the exercise of all Permit rights granted herein.
SECTION 12: The laying, constructing, installation, maintenance
and operation of said conduits and facilities in connection therewith
shall not preclude the City of. Renton, its authorized agents, contractors
and representatives from blasting, grading, excavating or doing other
necessary or public works over, unto, abutting, or contiguous to
Grantee's conduit or facilities, provided, however, that Grantee shall be
given forty-eight hours written notice of any such blasting, grading or
excavating so that Grantee may take proper steps to protect its conduit
and facilities.
SECTION 13: Grantee shall have no recourse whatsoever against
the City of Renton for any loss, cost, expense or damage arising out of
any provision or requirement of this Permit or the enforcement thereof.
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This Permit does not relieve the Grantee of any requirement of any City
Ordinance, rule or regulation or specification of the City, including but
not limited to any requirement relating to street work, street excavation
permits and fees therefor, or the use, removal or relocation of property
and streets. No privilege nor exemption is granted or conferred unto
Grantee by this Permit except those specifically prescribed herein; and
any such privilege claimed under this Permit by the Grantee in any street
shall be subordinate to any prior lawful occupancy of the street or any
subsequent improvement or installation therein.
SECTION 14: In the event the use of any Permit property is
permanently discontinued, or no Permit has been obtained therefore upon
expiration of this Permit, or within six months after any termination of
this Permit, then Grantee shall promptly remove from the streets and
other properties all of its facilities, other than any the City may
permit to be temporarily or permanently abandoned.
SECTION 15: The Grantee shall, within ten days minimum after
the award of this Permit, file with the City of Renton Department of
Public Works at all times thereafter maintain in full force and effect an
acceptable corporate surct4 bond in duplicate effective for the entire
term of this Permit, and conditioned that in the event it's Grantee shall
fail to comply with any one or more of the provisions of this Permit then
there shall be recoverable jointly and severally from the principal and
surety of such bond any damages suffered by the City as a result thereof,
Including the full amount of any compensation, indemnification or cost of
removal or abandonment of properties herein above described, up to the
full amount of the said bond, said condition to be a continuing
obligation for the duration of this Permit and thereafter until the
Grantee has liquidated all of its obligations with the City of Renton or
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may have arisen. from the acceptance of such Permit by the Grantee or from
its exercise of any privilege herein granted. The bond initially filed
in accordance with the requirement of this Section shall be in the amount
of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). In the event of substantial change
in the volume of street space occupied by Permit properties, the City may
permit or may require a corresponding change in the amount of such bond.
Neither the provisions of this Section or any bond accepted by
the City pursuant thereto, nor any damages recovered by the City
thereunder shall be construed to excuse faithful performance by the
Grantee or to limit the liability of the Grantee under the Permit or for
damages, whether to the City or members of the public generally, either
to the full amount of the. bond or otherwise.
SECTION 16: Upon application to the City Council of the City of
Renton by Grantee, the Council may authorize Grantee to install,
construct and/or retain in City streets additional pipe lines, as
contemplated in Section 1 hereof, in a manner satisfactory to the City
Council; such additional installations shall be subject to all of the
terms and conditions of this Permit and to any such additional conditions
as may be prescribed by the City Council as to any such additions.
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Public Works
ACCEPTED BY GRANTEE, American Telephone & Telegraph Company this J! /p day
of CEJ1eccAev , 1987.
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DISTRICT MANAGER
King County
Building & Land Development Division
Department of Planning
and Community Development
450 King County Administration Bldg.
500 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98104
MHOWE
NOV 241986
CITY OF TUMN1LA
PLANNING DEPT.
SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1971
«< DECISION »>
ON SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION(S)
DATE: 20 Nov 1986 DATE RECEIVED: 17 Jul 1986
APPLICATION NO(S): 051 -86 -SH
APPLICANT NAME(S): AT&T Communications
Pursuant to RCW 90.58, the following decision(s) on the subject
application(s) in the name of the above-named applicant(s) is
(are) hereby rendered:
Substantial Development Permit 051 -86 -SH approved 20 Nov 1986
to undertake the following development:
Install fiber optics cable in 4" conduit underground, then to suspen-
sion from Union Pacific RR bridge crossing Green River.
upon the following described property:
Extending 200' south of the Lake Washington shore in Renton along
existing UPRR right-of-way into downtown Tacoma. River crossing is at
UPRR bridge and the Green River.
STR: SE 24-22-4
Waterbody: Green River
Shoreline Environment Designation: Urban
Shoreline of Statewide Significance: Yes
Applicable Shoreline Management Code Sections:
Conditions of approval for development authorized by this
permit are as stated in Permit Attachment I.
Development authorized by this permit shall conform to the
approved plans on file with the Building and Land Development
Division.
SIGNATURE:
RALPH C. COLBY
Supervisor
Reference No.: 051 -86 -SH, AT&T Communications
DATE: 11
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RING COUNTY
SHORELINE MANAGEMENT
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
PERMIT ATTACHMENT I
FILE NO(S): 051 -86 -SH, D.R. Mayfield for AT&T Communications
1. Nothing in this permit shall be construed as excusing
the applicant from compliance with any federal, state, or local
statutes, ordinances, or regulations applicable to this project
other than the permit requirements of the Shoreline Management
Act of 1971.
2. This permit may be rescinded pursuant to Section 14(7)
of the Shoreline Management Act of 1971 in the event the per-
mittee fails to comply with any condition hereof.
3. Construction pursuant to this permit will not begin or
be authorized until thirty days from the date of filing the final
order of Ring County with the Department of Ecology or Attorney
General; or until all review proceedings initiated within thirty
days from the date of such filing have been terminated.
4. The following time requirements shall apply to this
'permit:
a. Construction or substantial progress toward the
construction of this project must be undertaken within two years
from this date or the permit shall terminate. If such progress
has not been made, a new permit will be necessary.
b. If this project has not been completed within five
years from this date, the permit will be reviewed at the expira-
tion of the five-year period and, upon a showing of good cause
shall be either extended for one year or shall be terminated;
PROVIDED that such review shall be requested by the permittee
prior to the expiration date.
Reference No.: 051 -86 -SH, D.R. Mayfield for AT&T Communications
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C:I TY OF TliKI . 1.A
PLANNING . DEPT.
Purpose of CleekJist:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). chapter 43.2) C RCW. requires all governmental agencies to consider
the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be
prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of
this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce
or avoid impacts from the proposal. if it an be dons) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
lnstrvctions for Appi aotr
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agen-
cies use this chectiist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. requiring
preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly. with the most praise information known. or give the best de-
scription you an.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully. to the best of your knowledge. In most cases. you should
be able to answer the questions from your own observations.or project plans without the need to hire experts. *If you
really do not know the answer. or if a question does ria apply to your 'proposal. write 'do not know' or 'does not ap-
ply' Com'piese answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about savernmental regulations. such as zoning. shoreline. and landmark designations. Answer
these questions if you can. If you have problems. the governmental ageneses an assist you.
The checklist questions apply to an parts of your proposal. even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on
different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental
effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide add,uonal in-
formation reasonably related to determining if these may be significant adverse impact.
Note: Original submitted 7/7/86; revised 9/17/86. Revised items are indicated
by underlining.
A. IAcxcshot.%a
1. Name of proposed project. if applicable::
AT&T Communications
Lake Washington to Tacoma 02 Lightguide System
2. Name of applicant: AT&T Communications
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
5925 W. Las Positas Blvd. Attn: Don Mayfield (415)460-6666
Pleasanton, California 94.566
4. Date checklist prepared: Original 7/7/86; revision 9/17/86
5..Agency requesting checklist: King County
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing. if applicable):
See attached schedule
Do you have any plans for future additions. expansion. or further activity related to or connected with this proposal?
If .es.explatn. At this time the only other plans for expansion of the route would be to extend it
to the City of Olympia from the City of Tacoma. No other future expansion plans are
expected at this time.
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8. List any environmental information 11Pknow about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to
this proposal.
None, except for those permits listed above in question number 12.
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
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit
King County
City of Tacoma
City of Pacific (King County)
City of Puyallup
Pierce County
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. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific infor-
mation on project description.)
See attached
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your pro-
posed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur
over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan. vicinity map,
and topographic map. if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not
required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
See attached
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR
AGENCY USE ONLY
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one)
other
rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous,
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
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11. Project Description
This is a telecommunications project utilizing lightguide cable in a new underground
conduit system. The project in total interconnects an existing microwave facility at
Rattlesnake Ledge to Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma. The portion of the project
included in this application is from the south end of Lake Washington at the Renton
airport to AT&T offices in downtown Tacoma.
One alternative route (Alternate 1) proceeds south through Renton and generally follows
the west edge of Renton Airport, Lake Ave., Shattuck Ave.. Grady Wav, to the Union
Pacific railroad right-of-way (ROW). It continues south on the Union Pacific railroad
ROW through Kent, Auburn, Pacific, Sumner, to Puyallup. The route turns west
continuing on the Union Pacific railroad ROW through Fife to the crossing of the
Puyallup river on the Pacific Highway bridge into the City of Tacoma. It then follows
"Q" St., 25th St. and Tacoma Blvd. to AT&T offices. A mare detailed description as
well as a route map has been attached.
A second alternative route (Alternate 2) also proceeds south through Renton and
generally follows the west edge of Renton Airports Lake Ave., Shattuck Ave„ _Grady Way,.
but then joins the BNSF Burlington Northern Railroad ROW. It is within the Burlington
Northern Railroad ROW through Kent, Auburn, Pacific, Sumner, Puyallup, -and _into Tacoma.
It then follows "Q" St., 25th St., and Tacoma Ave. to the AT&T offices.
The purpose of this project is to make available a high quality long distance voice and
data communication transmission system to the Pacific Northwest. Lightguide, or fiber
optics as it is often called, utilizes laser technology and digital transmission. The
project will be constructed using a backhoe or similar trenching equipment to excavate
a trench about 1 foot wide at the bottom and 1 1/2 to 2 feet wide at the top. The
fiber optic cable will be placed within a 4 inch conduit in the trench. All stream
crossings will be made by attaching the conduit to existing bridges. Installation of
the cable will require a construction related disturbance of about 12 to 15 feet
adjacent to the existing railroad roadbeds.
12.
The project is a linear fiber optic cable starting about 200 feet south of the shore of
Lake Washington in Renton, WA, and terminates in the downtown area of Tacoma, WA. The
proposed Alternate 1 route will follow the existing Union Pacific Railroad right-of-
way which is paralleled for most of the route by the Puget Power Company right-of-way
and the King County interurban bicycle path. Along Alternate 1 the proposed cable will
cross two rivers, the Green and the Puyallup. The Green River crossing will be
made by attaching the cable conduit to the existing Union Pacific bridge located in
Section 24 of Township 22N, Range 4E, WM. The Puyallup River crossing will be made by
attaching cable conduit to existing Pacific Highway bridge located in Section 3 of
Township 20N, Range 3E, WM. Alternate 2 will follow the existing Burlinoton Northern
Railroad right of way. Along Alternate 2 the proposed cable will cross three rivers_
the Green, White, and Puyall upi_one creek: Clarks Creek; and the outflow channel from
the White River power plant, which requires a ShorelineManaoement Permit. _All river_
and other stream crossings on Alternate 2 will be made byattachino cable conduit to
the existing Burlington Northern bridges. The Green River crossing is located in
Section 25 T22NL R4EL WMi the White River crossing is in Section 36, T21N. R4E, WM;__the
Puyallup Rivercrossing is in Section 25, T2ONL R4EL WMi the crossi nq of the power
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Item 12 (continued)
plant outflow channel is in Section 7, T2ON1 R5E1 WMI and the crossing of Clarks Creek
is in Section 191 T2ON1 R4E1 WM. In addition a portion of the route in Tacoma is
within 200 feet of the Puyallup, River. This segment of the route is in Section 10_&
111 T20N1 R3E1 WM. Thelegal description, and associated maps for both alternative
routes are located in Attachment A.
at&t communications lake washington to tacoma light guide system
general route map
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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. silty loam throughout the route except for areas surrounding
stream beds.
d. Are there •surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe. No
e. Describe the purpeet; type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading pro-
posed. Indicate source of fill. None
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Insignificant amounts of erosion from the disturbed trench surface due
to storm event runoff occurring before surface restoration/reclamation
is complete.
g. About what percent, of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project '
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? None, except those areas covered
by such impervious surfaces (roads, etc.) prior to construction. .
. EVALUATION FOR
AGENCY USE ONLY
h. Proposed measures tb reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Utilize good construction practices. Use water bars where appropriate.
Double trench in areas of "natural vegetation," so top soil and associated
seed sources, corms, etc. will be replaced to enhance recovery of. surface
to preconstruction state.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (Le., dust, automobile,
odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If
any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Insignificant levels
of vehicle (backhoe, boring equipment) emissions during 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: None
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3. Water
a. Surface:
EVALUATION FOR
AGENCY USE ONLY
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. Green River (year—round) ;
Puyallup River (year-round); Wapato Greek (seasonal/year-round); White River
(year-round); Salmon Creek (year-round); Clarks Creek (year-round); power plant
outflow (year-round).
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. Yes — Crossing of the Green River will
be made by attaching to the existing Union Pacific Railroad bridge (alternate 1) or
the•existinn Burlington Northern Railroad bridge. Some trenching may be carried out within
the 200 feet of the river bank. The crossing of the Puyallup River will also be made by
attaching to the existing Pacific Hwy. bridge; no surface disturbance will occur within the
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed 200 foot limit
from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. In- (alternate 1) or to
dicate the source of 1111 material. Not applicable. the existing Burlingto:
Northern R.R. bridge
where some trenching
may be carried out
within the 200 foot
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general de- limit (alternate 2).
scription. purpose, and approximate quantities if known. None
5) Does the proposal lie within1 ear ood fain? I so, note location n the site
plan. Not applicable. Flood plaid effects on the proposed cable
project are not significant.
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
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give
general description, purpose. and approximate quantities if known. No
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following
chemicals ...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of
such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable). or the number of animals or
humans the system(s) are expected to serve. Not applicable.
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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. Any runoff will be due 'to normal sheet
flow during storm events.No collection or disposal will be conducted.
2) Could waste materials enter ground orsurface waters? 1f so, generally describe. No
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if
any: Where appropriate, .will use water bars to reduce runoff effects on the
cable trench. Will also use double trenching in undisturbed areas to allow
replacement of top soil and enhancement of recovery of vegetation cover to
reduce runoff impacts over the long term.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle. t
L. deciduous tree
evergreen tree: ir,
shrubs •
X grass
_ pasture
_ crop or grain
_ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
_ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other.. : - -
X other types of vegetation old fields
of ve etation found on the site:
aspen, other . inc.-
other
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
be disturbed during the trenching process.
Some grasses and shrubs will
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known
d. Proposed landscaping. use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:. Revegetation orf • construction disturbance will be done
with native -vegetation.
5. Animals
a. Circle any birds and animals
to be on or near the site:.
birds: hawk, heron, eagle,
mammals: • ; • r elk,
fish: bass
which have been observed on or near the site or are known
Canada Geese
ngbird , other:
beaver; other.:
herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electiic,. natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manu-
facturing, etc. Fuel used to operate equipment for installation of cable
will be gasoline or diesel fuel only. No other fuels.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe. No
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c. What kinds of eneigy conservation.features.are.included in the plans of this proposal?
List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:. None
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 environmental health hazards, if any:
None
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b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist . in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Noise that exists in the project area mainly
consists of transportation -related noises.
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: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indi-
cate what hours noise would come from the site. Noise will be generated by construction
equipment. The noise levels are not expected to be significant relative to
the existing background noise of traffic and trains. Noise will be generated
during daylight working hours (0700-1800) in areas requiring shoreline permits
(Green, White, and Puyallup Rivers; Clarks6 Creek, and the power plant outflow channel).
. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
See attachment
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No — not within the railroad ROW
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c. Describe any structures on the site. None
Green River (alt. 1) - steel bridge with wooden approacheds, Green River (alt. 2) — steel by
Puyallup River — concrete and steel bridge
d. Will any structures be demolished? 1f so, what? No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
See attachment
t. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Railroad ROW
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master, program designation of the site?
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an 'environmentally sensitive' area? If so,
specify. Only from the standpoint of susceptibility flooding within the 100 year flood
plain of the Green, White, and Puyallup Rivers, Wapato Creek, Salmon Creek, and
Clarks Greek.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: Not applicable s
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8a. Current use of the Green River crossing (on alternate 1) is railroad ROW.
Northwest bank is open space (graded for a storm water retention pond).
Northeast bank is commercial and South bank is commercial as well. Current
use of the_Green River crossing (alternate 2 - Burlington Nortbern Ai ro i)
is railroad ROW. Northeast bank is commercial buildings, other banks are
old fields.
Current use of the other river and stream crossings are railroad ROW. The
adjacent land uses at the White River are highway ROW residential and old
fields. At the power plant outflow channel adjacent land uses are
cultivated agriculture, old fields, and commercial. At the Puyallup River
crossing adjacent land uses are highway ROW, commercial, and agriculture.
At Clarks Creek the adjacent land uses are road ROW and residential. Within
the City of Tacoma the adjacent uses are highway/street ROW, railroad ROW,
and river channel.
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8e. Green River (alt. 1) - limited industrial district (M2)
Puyallup River alt. 2 Pierce County) - commercial
Puyallup Riveralt, 2 City of Puyallup) - commercial
Puyallup River (alt, 1 - commercial
Green River (alt, 2) - commercial manufacturing (CM)/office professional (0)
Clarks Creek - general
White River - residential multiple family/light industrial/community business
Power plant outflow channel - general
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low—income housing. Not applicable
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b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low—income housing. Not applicable
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not applicable
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Not applicable — buried cable
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts. if any: None required
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur? None
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? None
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Not applicable
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Interurban bicycle trail is parallel to the cable route (alt. 1). It
is not completed at the crossing of the Green River.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so. describe. No
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AGENCY USE ONLY
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e. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation. Including recreation op-
portunities to be provided by the project or applicant. if any: None necessary.
EVALUATION FOR
AGENCY USE ONLY
13. Ntsterk and Cultism! PreservsNee
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preser-
vation registers known to be' on or next to the site? If so, generally describe'. yes, Puget Sound Brewery and
Pacific Brewing and Malting Company. This is complex of buildings (13) located along
S.25 street, S."C" street, Holgate street and Jefferson ave. (see attached map) that
have been used 'as a soap -factory aawell as a brewery.' '
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic. archaeological, scientific. or
cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. The landmark consists of the buildings of the
Puget Sound Brewing Co'. and Pacific Brewing and Malting Company. These range from single
story to multi—story' brick buildings. Construction dates range form 1891 to 1913.
e. Proposed measures to reduce or eentrol ImpaeI$, It any: An archaeological monitor should be present
during excavation in the national register site and its vicinity. The monitor should
have the authority to halt work if significant cultural resources are located. •
14. Trasspertatlee '
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the she. and describe proposed access to the
existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Not applicable
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b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not. what Is the approximate distance to the
nearest transit stop?' Not applicable
e. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate? ' Not applicable
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets. or improvements to existing roads or
streets. not including driveways? If so. generally describe (indicate whether public or
—ovate). No new road or streets will be required, project will follow existing
easements with established access.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water. nil. or air transports.
• tion, !fig. generally=deicribe. •N••o '
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If
known. indicate when peak volumes would occur. pone
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: In the City of Renton,
construction will be carried out in low traffic periods from about 7:00 p.m.
to about 4:30 a.m.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire pro-
tection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? if so, generally describe. None
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse serv-
ice,
ereice, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. Not applicable
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed. Not applicable
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that
the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature: . D.. R. e
Date Submitted: .:
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Communications
September 17, 1986
King County
Department of Planning and
Community Development
450 King County Administration Bldg.
Seattle, Washington 98104
Gentlemen:
P.O. Box 121
Pleasanton, CA 94566
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SEP 2319861
CITY 6? -
PLANNING
PLANNING DEPT.
AT&T Communications (AT&T -C) hereby submits a revised
Environmental Checklist and Shoreline Substantial Development
Permit application for two alternate fiber optic cable crossings
of the Green River.
AT&T -C is proposing to upgrade their long distance communications
systems by installing a lightguide fiber optic cable system
between Renton., Washington, and Tacoma, Washington. The cable
route is proposed to lie within existing road and railroad
rights-of-way. The cable route as proposed crosses two major
rivers -- the Green River in King County and the Puyallup River
in the City of Tacoma (or alternatively with the jurisdictions of
Pierce County and the City of Puyallup.)
We are requesting King County to be the lead agency for
evaluation and review of the Environmental Checklist under SEPA,
since a shoreline permit is required by King County for both of
the potential crossings of the Green River. The crossings will
be on railroad bridges in the Union Pacific Railroad or
Burlington Northern Railroad rights-of-way, which are within King
County jurisdiction at the crossings.
The Environmental Checklist has been completed in such a way as
to address the crossings of the White and Puyallup Rivers, as
well as other permits requiring crossings or locations (Clarks
Creek, power plant outflow, Puyallup River shoreline in Tacoma).
Concerns raised by other jurisdictions along the cable route have
been addressed in the checklist as appropriate. During the
background data collection and determination of the potential
lead agency the various jurisdictions traversed by the proposed
route were contacted. Several indicated specific concerns which
have been addressed, as appropriate, in the Environmental
Checklist. All jurisdictions indicated they would like to
receive the Checklist for review. The jurisdictions who have.
indicated interest in reviewing the Checklist include:
The City of Renton
The City of Tukwila
The City of Kent
The City of Pacific
The City of Sumner
The City of Fife
The City of Auburn
The County of Pierce
The City of Puyallup
The City of Tacoma
The City of Algona
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King County
Although not specifically contacted, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
and the Puyallup Indian Nation should receive copies of the
Checklist for review.
The City of Tacoma will require Shoreline Permits for the
alternative crossing of the Puyallup River and the segment of
route that is adjacent to the Puyallup River. Pierce County will
also require Shoreline Permits for the Puyallup River, Clarks
Creek, and the White River power plant outflow channel. The City
of Puyallup requires such a permit for the crossing of the
Puyallup River as well. These Shoreline Permit applications will
be submitted to the requesting jurisdictions under separate
cover.
The City of Pacific has indicated that King County will carry out
its Shoreline Management application procedures for the White
River crossing, with review by the City. Therefore, we have
included herein a King County Shoreline Permit application for
the White River crossing. A copy will also be submitted to the
City of Pacific as well.
Should you have any questions or require additional information,
please contact:
Bruce E. Byers, Project Manager or
Jim C. Thompson, Engineering Manager
Fluor Telecommunications
5013 Pacific Highway East, Suite 9
Fife, Washington 98424
(206)922-1220
Fluor Telecommunications supported the preparation of the
attached documents and is providing engineering services to the
project.
Your expeditious distribution and review of the supplemental
Environmental Checklists and action on the Shoreline Permit will
be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
D. R. Mayfield
Project Engineer
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King County
Copies with Environmental Checklist to the following:
-The—ei ty—of Renton-
T�C.i t_y_o+ Tk u w i-1_
The City of Kent
The City' of Auburn
The City of Pacific
The City of Algona
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
The City of Sumner
The City of Puyallup
The City of Fife
The City of Tacoma
The County of Pierce
Puyallup Indian Nation
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City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila Washington 98188
(206) 433-1800
Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor
King County Department of Planning
and Community Development
450 King County Administration Bldg.
Seattle, Washington 98104
Dear Sirs:
July 22, 1986
SUBJECT: AT&T COMMUNICATIONS FIBER OPTIC CABLE SYSTEM
The AT&T July 14, 1986 letter and environmental checklist was received on
July 18, 1986. Insufficient information was given of the specific location
of the project in Tukwila. If you decide to be the lead agency, please
have AT&T provide maps which precisely show the proposed cable location.
Based upon the maps, we may have additional comments and/or questions.
Sincerely,
CITY OF UKW,JLA
LRB/sjn
L. Rick Beeler
Associate Planner
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JUL 18 1986]
CITY GF TUtVViLA
PLANNING DEPT.
Purpose of Checklist
The State Environmental Policy Aa (SEPA). chapter 43.21C RCW. requires all governmental agencies to consider
the environmental impacts of a proposal before nuking decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) esus be
prepared for all proposals with probable siptifiant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of
this chezklis is to provide information to help you and the agatcy identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce
or avoid impacts front the proposal. if it an be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for Applin
This environmental checklist asks you tb describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agen-
cies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. requiring
preparation of an EIS. Answer the qusuiom briefly. with the most precise information known. or give the bet de-
scription you an.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully. to the best of your knowledge. In most cases. you should
be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire uperu. If you
recall. do not know the answer. or if a question does nes apply to your proposal. write 'do not know' or 'dos not ap-
ply'. Com'piete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays lata.
Some questions ask about governmemal regulations. such u sating. shoreline. and landmark designations. Answer
these questions if you an. If you have problems. the governmental ageneses an usist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of ;your proposal. even if you plan to do than over a period of time or on
differ= parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental
effects. The agency co which you submit this cherktlist may ask you to explain your answer or provide addiuonal in•
• formation reasonable related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
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1. Name of proposed project. if applicable.
AT&T Communications
Lake Washington to Tacoma 02 Lightguide System
2. `acne of applicant: AT&T Communications
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
5925 West Las Positas Blvd. Attn: Don Mayfield (415)460-6666
Pleasanton, California 94566
4. Date checklist prepared: 7/7/86
S. Agent, requesting checklist: King County
6. Proposed umtng or schedule (including phasing. if applicable):
See Attached Schedule
Do you have an. pians for future additions. expansion. or ranker activity related l0 or connoted with this proposal?
if Via. explaln• At this time the only other plans for expansion of the route would be to extend
it to the City of Olympia from the City of Tacoma. No other future expansion plans are
expected at this time.
T8cT COMMUtN I CATIONS
LAKE WASHINGTON/TACOMA LIGHTGUIDE CABLE SYSTEM
17 -Jun -86 REV. 1
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2. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to
this proposal. None, except for those permits listed above in question number 12.
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
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit
King County
City of Tacoma
1L 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. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific infor-
mation on project description.).
See Attached
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your pro-
posed project, including a street address, if any, 'and section, township. and range, if known. If a proposal would occur
over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description. site plan, vicinity map,
and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not
required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
See Attached
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El. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one):
other
ling. hilly. steep slopes, mountainous,
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Stream bank. (NA)
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11. Project Description
This is a telecommunications project utilizing lightguide cable in a new underground conduit
system. The project in total interconnects an existing microwave facility at Rattlesnake
Ledge to Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma. The portion of the project included in this applica-
tion is from the south end of Lake Washington at the Renton airport to AT&T offices in
downtown Tacoma.
The route proceeds south through Renton and generally follows the west edge of Renton Airport,
Lake Ave., Shattuck Ave., Grady Way, to the Union Pacific railroad right-of-way (ROW). It
continues south on the Union Pacific railroad ROW through Kent, Auburn, Pacific, Sumner,
to North Puyallup. The route turns west continuing on the Union Pacific railraod ROW
through Fife to the crossing of the Puyallup river on the Pacific Highway bridge into the
City of Tacoma. It then follows "Q" St., 25th St. and Tacoma Blvd. to AT&T offices
at the corner of 9th Street and Fawcett Avenue in Tacoma.
The purpose of this project is to make available a high quality long distance voice and
data communication transmission system to the Pacific Northwest. Lightguide, or fiber
optics as it is often called, utilizes laser technology and digital transmission. The project
will be constructed using a backhoe or similar trenching equitnnent to excavate a trench about
1 foot wide at the bottom and 1 1/2 to 2 foot wide at the top. The fiber optic cable will be
placed within a 4 inch conduit in the trench. All stream crossings, except the Puyallup
river, will be made by attaching the conduit to existing Union Pacific railroad bridges. The
Puyallup river will be crossed by attaching the conduit to the existing Pacific Highway bridge.
Installation of the cable will require a construction related disturbance of about 12 to 15
feet adjacent to the existing Union Pacific roadbed.
12.
The project is. a linear fiber optic cable'staring about 200 feet south of the shore of Lake
Washington in Renton,.WA, and terminates • in the downtown area of Tacoma, WA. • The proposed
route will follow the existing Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way which is paralleled for
most of the route by.the Puget Power Company right-of-way and the King County interurban
bicycle path. The proposed cable will cross two rivers, the Green and the Puyallup. The
Green River crossing will be made by attaching the cable conduit to the existing Union Pacific'
bridge located in Section 24 of Township 22N, Range 4E, WM. The Payallup River crossing
will be made by attaching cable conduit to existing Pacific Highway bridge located in
Section 3 of Township 20N, Range 3E, WM.
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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. Silty lotxm throughout the route except for areas surrounding
stream beds.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? if so,
describe. No
e. Describe the purpose. type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading pro-
posed. Indicate source of fill. None
I. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Insignificant amounts of erosion from the disturbed trench surface due
to storm event runoff occurring before surface restoration/reclamation.
is complete.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project '
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? None, except thbse areas covered
by such imprevious surfaces (roads, etc.) prior to construction.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or
Utilize good construction
Double trench in areas of
seed sources, cozens, etc.
to preconstruction state.
2. Air
AGENCY USE ONLY
control erosion, or other impacts to the earth. if any:
practices. Use -water bars. where' appropriate:
"natural vegetation", so top soil and associated
will be replaced to enhance recovery of surface
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. Insignificant levels
of vehicle (backhoe, boring equipment) emissions during 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: None
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3. Water
a. Surface:
EVALUATION FOR
AGENCY USE ONLY
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. Green River (year round)
Puyallup River (year round)
Wapato Creek (Seasonal/year round)
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. Yes - Crossing of the Green River will
be made by attaching to the existing Union Pacific Railroad bridge. Some trenching
may be carried out within the 200 feet of the river bank. The crossing of the
Puyallup River will also be made by attaching to the existing Pacific Highway bridge
and no surface disturbance will occur within the 200 foot limit.
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. In-
dicate the source of fill material. Not applicable
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general de-
scription, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
None
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan.' Not applicable. Flood plain effects on the proposed cable
project are not significant.
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
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following
chemicals ...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of theme .system, the number of
such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or
humans the system(s) are expected to serve. Not applicable
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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 waterflow?.Will this water
flow into other waters? If'so, describe:. -Any runoff will be due to- normal sheet
flow during storm events. No collection or disposal will be conducted.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No
d. Proposed measures- toreduce or control surface, ground. and runoff . water impacts, if
any: Where appropriate; will use water bars. to reduce runoff effects on the
cable trench.* Will 'also use double trenching in undisturbed areas to allow
replacement:of top -soil and enhancementofrecovery of vegetation cover to
.reduce runoff impacts over the long term.
4. Plants ......
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
X shrubs
.1 grass
.,,,. pasture
crop or grain . • .....
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bull"rush; skunk cabbage, other.
j_ water plants: water lily, eelgrau, milfoil, other.
other types of vegetation ..
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Some grasses and shrubs will
be disturbed during the trenching process.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known
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d. Proposed landscaping,' use :of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any: Revegetation of construction disturbance will be done
with native vegetation.
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,(! . her: Canada Gee
mammals: d bea elk; beaver, other:
fish:,bau salmon,( . t1,.herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural.gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating. manu-
facturing, etc. Fuel used to operate equipment for installation of cable
will be gasoline or diesel fuel only. No other fuels.
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: None
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 environmental health hazards, if any:
None
EVALUATION FOR
AGENCY USE ONLY
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Noise that exists in the project area mainly
consists of transportation related noises.
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: traffic, construction. operation, other)? Indi-
cate what hours noise would come from the site. Noise will be generated by construction
equipment. The noise levels are not expected to be significant relative
to the existing background noise of traffic and trains. Noise will be
generated during daylight working hours (0700-1800) in areas requiring shoreline
permits (Green ans Puyallup Rivers). 6
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None
EVALUATION FOR
AGENCY USE ONLY
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Current use of the Green River crossing
is railroad ROW. Northwest bank is open space (graded for a storm water retention pond)
Northeast bank is commercial and South bank is commercial as well.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No
c. Describe any structures on the site. None
Green River - steel bridge with wooden approacheds
Puyallup River. - concrete and steel bridge
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
No
Green River - limited Industrial District (M2)
Puyallup River - Commercial
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Railroad ROW
g., If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
h. Has any pan of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so,
specify. Only from the standpoint of susceptibility flooding within the 100 year flood
plain of the Green and Puyallup Rivers and Wapato creek.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any: not applicable
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9. Housing •
a. Approximately how:, many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high. Mid-
dle, or low—income housing. -• •
Not applicable
b. Approximately how msny units, if any. would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low—income housing. -
Not applicable
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Not applicable
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest -height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas: what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Not applicable — buried cable
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? one
c.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None required.
11, Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur? None
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?
None
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts. if any: Not applicable
EVALUATION FOR
AGENCY USE ONLY
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinitY? Interurban
bicycle trail is parallel to the cable route. It is not completed at the crossing
of the Green River.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No
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c. Pro posed,measures:to. reduce. or`_control impacts on recreation, including recreation op-
portunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None necessary.
EVALUATION FOR
AGENCY USE ONLY
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places,or objects listed on,. or proposed for. national, state, or .local preser-
vation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. Yes, Puget Sound Brewery and
Pacific. Brewing_ and _Malting .Company.. This is complex of buildings (13) located along
S.25 street, S."C"street, Holgate street and Jefferson ave. (see attached map) that
have been used as a soap factory as well as a brewery.
b. Generally describe any landmarks. or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or
cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. The landmarkconsists of the buildings of the
Puget Sound Brewing Co....and Pacific Brewing and Malting. Company. These range from single
story to multi -story brick buildings. Construction dates range form 1891 to 1913.
c.. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: An archaeological monitor should be present
during excavation in the -national. register site and.. its vicinity. The monitor should
have the authority to halt work if significant cultural resources are located. •
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site. and describe proposed access to the
existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Not applicable
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the
nearest transit stop? Not applicable
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate? Not applicable
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or
streets, not including driveways? if so, generally describe (indicate whether public or
private).. No new road or.. streets will be required, project will follow
easements with established access.
e.. Will the project•use Jot occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail. or air transporta-
tion? 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. None
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map
TO•'BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT ip
EVALUATION FOR
AGENCY USE ONLY
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: In the city of Renton,
construction will be carried out in low traffic periods from about 7:00 PM
to about 4:30 AM.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire pro-
tection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. None
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control•direct impacts on public services, if any. None
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse serv-
ice, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.Not applicable
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed. Not applicable
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that
the lead agency is relying on them to make its dfccisi
Signature: 'D. R. Mayfield 3. W-
. Date Submitted:
July 11, 1986 .
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PLANNING DEPT
ANT
=7. Communications
Pl>.Box 121
Pleasanton, CA 94566
July 14, 1986
King County
Department of Planning and
Community Development
450 King County Administration B1dg,
Seattle, Washington 98104
Gentlemen:
AT&T Communications (AT&T -C) hereby submits an Environmental
Checklist and Shoreline Substantial DeVelopment Permit
application for a fiber optic cable crossing of the Green River.
AT&T -C is proposing to upgrade their long distance communications
systems by installing a lightguide fiber optic cable system
between Renton, Washington, and Tacoma, Washington. The cable
route is proposed to lie within existing road and railroad
rights-of-way. The cable route as proposed crosses two major
rivers -- the Breen River in King County and the Puyallup River
in the City
of Tacoma.
We are requesting King County to be
evaluation and review of the Environmental
since a shoreline permit is required
crossing of the Green River. The crossing
bridge in the Union Pacific Railroad
the lead agency' for
Checklist under SEPA,
by King County for the
will be on a railroad
right-of-way, which is
within King County jurisdiction at the crossing.
The Environmental Checklist has been completed in such a way as
to address the crossing of the Puyallup River, in the City of
Tacoma, as well as concerns raised by other jurisdictions along
the cable route. During the background data collection and
determination of the potential lead agency the various,
jurisdictions traversed by the proposed route were contacted.
Several indicated specific concerns which have been addressed, as
appropriate, in the Environmental Checklist. All jurisdictions
indicated they would like to receive the Checklist for review.
The jurisdictions who have indicated interest in reviewing the
Checklist include:
The City of Renton
The City of Tukwila
The City of Kent
The City of Pacific
The City of Sumner
The City of Fife
The City of Auburn
The County of Pierce
The City of Puyallup
The City of Tacoma
The City of Algona
Although not specifically contacted, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
and the Puyallup Indian Nation shoLtld receive copies of the
Checklist for review.
Page 2
King Cbunty
The City of Tacoma
crossing of the
application will be
will also require a Shoreline Permit for the
Puyallup River. This Shoreline Permit
submitted to Tacoma under separate cover.
Should you have any questions or require additional information,
please contact:
Bruce E. Byei's, Project Manager or
Jim C. Thompson, Engineering Manager
Flubr Telecommunications
5013 Pacific Highway East, Suite 9
Fife, Washington 98424
Telephone: 922-1220
Fluor Telecommunications supported the preparation of the
attached documents and,are providing engineering services to the
project.
Your expeditious distribution and review ofthe Environmental
Checklist and action on the Shoreline Permit will be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
M
D. R. Mayfiel
Project Engineer
DRM:js
copies with Environmental Checklist to the following:
f—Renton___
ty'of-Tukwila__��
The City of Kent
The City of Auburn
The City of Pacific
The City of Algona
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
The City of Sumner
The City of Puyallup
The City of Fife
The City of Tacoma
The County of Pierce
Puyallup Indian Nation
Ord 1314
Sections:
11.22.010
11.22.020
11.22.030
11.22.040
11.22.050
11.22.060
11.22.070
11.22.080
11.22.090
11.22.100
11.22.110
11.22.120
11.22.130
11.22.140
11.22.150
11.22.160
11.22.170
11.22.180
11.22.190
11.22.200
11.22.210
11.22.220
11.22.010
Chapter 11.22
STREET EXCAVATIONS
Definitions.
Excavation permit required.
Application --Contents.
Director of public works may issue permit --
When.
Term of permit.
Bond required.
Insurance required.
Routing of traffic.
Clearance for fire equipment.
Protection of traffic.
Protection of adjoining property --Access
Protective measures --Fences, barriers.
Excavated material.
Cleanup.
Backfilling.
Street restoration.
Inspections.
As -built drawings, plans and profiles.
Provisions not applicable to city work.
Liability of city.
Stop work order.
Violations --Penalties.
•
11.22.010 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter,
the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
(1) "Applicant" means any person making written appli-
cation to the director of public works for an excavation
permit under this Lhapter.
(2) "Excavation work" means the excavation and other
work permitted under an excavation permit required by this
chapter.
(3) "Permittee" means any person who has been granted
and has in full force and effect an excavation permit issued
under this chapter.
(4) "Person" means any person, firm, partnership,
association, corporation, company or organization of any
kind, including, but not limited to, water utilities, sewer
utilities, gas companies, telephone companies and other
utility companies, public utilities and municipal corpora-
tions excluding the city.
(5) "Street" means any street, highway, sidewalk, alley,
avenue, easement or other right-of-way owned by the city.
(Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
145-1 (Tukwila 7/85)
11.22.020--11.22.040
11.22.020 Excavation permit required. It is unlaw-
ful for any person to dig up, break, excavate, tunnel under,
undermine or in any manner penetrate the surface of any
street in the city unless such person shall have first ob-
tained an excavation permit therefor from the director of
public works as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 1341 §3
(part) , 1885).
11.22.030 Application --Contents. (a) Any person de-
siring to apply for an excavation permit under this chap-
ter shall do so by filing a written application therefor
with the city director of public works. Such application
shall be signed by the person who intends to conduct the
excavation. The application shall be in such form as the
director of public works may reasonably require and shall
include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the
applicant;
(2) The nature, location and purpose of the excava-
tion;
(3) The date of commencement and the date of an-
ticipated completion of the excavation; and
(4) Such other and further information as may be
required by the director of public works.
(b) All applications shall be accompanied by a plan
showing the extent of the proposed excavation work, the
dimensions and elevations of both the existing ground priqr
to the excavation and the proposed excavated surfaces, the
location of the excavation work and such other information
as may be required by the director of public works.
(c) A nonrefundable application fee in an amount as
set by resolution of the city council shall accompany each
application for the issuance of an excavation permit. Said
application fee shall be in addition to all other fees for
permits or charges relative to any proposed construction
work. (Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
11.22.040 Director of public works may issue permit --
When. (a) The director of public works shall have the
responsibility for issuing all excavation permits under
this chapter. The director of public works may issue an
excavation permit to an applicant if all of the following
criteria and conditions are met:
(1) The proposed excavation will not create a
likelihood of endangering persons or property during or
after the excavation;
(2) The proposed excavation will not create an
unreasonable interference with normal traffic flow on the
street in which the excavation will be made and will not
unreasonably interfere with normal access to any property ad-
joining the street;
145-2 (Tukwila 7/85)
11.22.050--11.22.060
(3) The excavation meets all standards and specifi-
cations of the city as shown by the plans submitted by the
applicant;
(4) The applicant has agreed in writing to indem-
nify, defend and hold the city harmless from any and all
claims for bodily injury or property damage that may arise
out of or in connection with the applicant's permitted ex-
cavation;
(5) The applicant has provided a surety bond to
the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(6) The applicant has and will have in full force
and effect throughout the duration of the permit comprehen-
sive general liability insurance for personal injury and
property damage as required by this chapter;
(7) All conditions necessary to mitigate adverse
environmental impacts have been appended to the permit with
respect to proposed projects subject to environmental review
under SEPA (RCW 43.21C).
(b) If any of the conditions or criteria specified in
subsection A above are not met, the director of public works
may either deny the permit or approve the permit with such
conditionsas the director of public works determines are
necessary to meet the said criteria and conditions. (Ord.
1341 53(part), 1985).
11.22.050 Term of permit. All excavation permits
issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall ex-
pire on a date certain, which date shall be established by
the director of public works as the date on which the exca-
vation is to be completed. This expiration date shall be
clearly noted on the permit. (Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
11.22.060 Bond requiredt Before an excavation permit
may be issued under the provisions of this chapter, the ap-
plicant shall deposit with the director of public works a
surety bond in an amount determined by the director of pub-
lic works to be sufficient to ensure completion of the work
and fulfillment of the warranty provided for herein and ix
a form approved by the city attorney. Said bond shall guaran-
tee completion of all excavation and street restoration work
required by this chapter and by the conditions of the permit
within the time limits set on the permit by the director of
public works. Said bond shall further guarantee that all
excavation and street restoration work shall be free from
settling and defects in workmanship or materials for a period,
of two years after the date said work is completed and acs
cepted by the city: (Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
145-3 (Tukwila 7/85)
11.22.070--11.22.110
11.22.070 Insurance re uired. Before an excavation
permit may a issued, the a
sive : PP scant shall secure comprehen-
9eneral liability insurance for
personal injury
Progert m
daage in an amount determined bythedirector dof
public-wor s which shall remain in full force and e
throughout the duration of the permit and for a ffect
of
two years after acceptance of the street restorationiod work
by the city.; The policy of insurance shall name
as an additions the
l named insured and city
shall
prohibit' include
in a
g cancellation of said provision
days prior written notice to the city. except upon heirp-
plicant has such insurance must be furnished itohthe at tdirec-
tor of public works prior to issuance of the
1341 53(part), 1985), Permit. (Ord.
11.22.080 Routin of traffic. The permittee shall
take suc measures as are eeme necessary by the director
of public works and of the city police chief
during the performance of the ex to assureecthat
traffic conditions and flow are maintain work pre -excavation
practicable. No street may be closed abyethe d s nearly as
with-
out the express permission of the director ofPpublicee works.
The permittee shall route and control traffic, pincluding its
own vehicles, as directed by the city police department.
Where flagmen are deemed necessary by the director of public
works, they shall be furnished by the permittee at the per-
mittee's expense. (Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
11.22.090 Clearance for fire a ui ment. The excava-
tion work shall be performed and conducted so as not to in-
terfere with access to fire stations and fire hydrants.
Materials or obstructions shall not be placed within fifteen
feet of fire hydrants. Passageways leading to fire escapes
or firefighting equipment shall be kept free from obstruc-
tions at all times. (Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
11.22.100 Projection of traffic. The permittee shall
erect and maintain suits le barriers to confine earth from
trenches or other excavations in order to encroach upon the
city streets as little as possible. The permittee shall
construct and maintain crossings over excavations and across
streets under restoration or improvement which, in the opin-
ion of the director of public works, are adequate and safe
to accommodate vehicular and pedestrian traffic at all times.
(Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
11.22.110 Protection of adjoining property --Access.
The permittee shall at all times and at the permittee's
expense, preserve and protect from injury any adjoining
property by providing proper foundations and taking other
145-4 (Tukwila 7/85)
11.22.120--11.22.150
measures which, in the opinion of the director of public
works, are suitable for such purposes. The permittee shall
at all times maintain adequate: access to all properties ad-
joining the excavation or work site. (Ord. 1341 §3(part),
1985) .
11.22.120 Protective measures --Fences, barriers. The
permittee shall erect at the permittee's expense such fence,
railing or barriers about the site of the excavation or
street restoration work as, in the opinion of the director
of public works, may be necessary to prevent danger to ve-
hicles or pedestrians using the city streets or sidewalks,
and such protective barriers shall be maintained until the
director of public works otherwise directs. Such protec-
tive barriers shall be equipped with adequate lighting to
provide for both daytime and nightime visibility. (Ord.
1341 §3(part), 1985).
11.22.130 Excavated material. All excavated material
which is piled adjacent to the excavation shall be piled and
maintained in such manner so as not to endanger those work-
ing in the excavation or pedestrians or users of the streets.
When the confines of the area being excavated are too small
to permit the piling of excavatedmaterial beside the exca-
vation, the director of public works shall have the author-
ity to require the permittee to haul the excavated material
to a storage site and then rehaul it to the excavation at
the time of backfilling. It is the responsibility of the
permittee to secure the necessary permission and make all
necessary arrangements for any required storage and disposal
of excavated material. (Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
11.22.140 Cleanup. As the excavation work progresses,
all streets and private property shall be thoroughly cleaned
of all rubbish, excess earth, rock and other debris result-
ing from such excavation. All cleanup operations at the
location of such excavation shall be accomplished at the ex-
pense of the permittee and shall be completed to the satis-
faction of the director of public works. (Ord. 1341 §3(part),
1985) .
11.22.150 Backfilling. Backfilling in any street
opened or excavated pursuant to an excavation permit issued
under the provisions of this chapter shall be compacted to
a degree equivalent to that of the undisturbed ground in
which the excavation was begun unless the director of public
works determines a greater degree of compaction is necessary
to produce a satisfactory result. All backfilling shall be
accomplished according to city standards and specifications
and shall meet the approval of the director of public works.
(Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
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11.22.160--11.22.190
11.22.160 Street restoration. (a) Permanent restora-
tion of the street shall be made by the permittee in strict
accordance with the standards and specifications of the
city and in a manner meeting the approval of the director
of public works. Permanent restoration may include overlays
of portions of the street which have been disrupted by the
excavation work.
(b) The permittee shall guarantee and maintain the
site of the excavation work to city standards and specifica-
tions for a period of two years following the completion of
the restoration and acceptance by the city. Acceptance or
approval of any excavation work or street restoration by.
the director of public works shall not prevent the city
from asserting a claim against the permittee and his or its
surety under the surety bond required by this chapter for
incomplete or defective work if such incompleteness or defec
tive work is discovered within two years from completion of
excavation work. The presence of the director of public
works during the performance of any excavation work shall
not relieve the permittee of its responsibilities under this
chapter.
(c) If the permittee has failed to complete the exca-
vation work and restore the surface of the street to city ,
standards and specifications and the approval of the direc-
tor of public works within the time fixed by the permit, or
fails to perform any work or protective measure required by
this chapter or by the director of public works pursuant to
this chapter, the director of public works shall have the
authority to have all such uncompleted work or restoration
completed. The permittee shall be liable for any costs in-
curred by the city in completing such work. (Ord. 1341 §3
(part) , 1985) .
11.22.170 Inspections. The director of public works
or his designee may make such inspections as they deem
reasonably necessary in the enforcement of this chapter.
When such inspections are made, the permittee shall reim-
burse the city for the cost of such inspections. (Ord.
1341 §3(part), 1985).
11.22.180 As -built drawings, plans and profiles. Upon
completion of the excavation work, the permittee shall de-
liver to the city accurate drawings, plans and profiles show-
ing the location and character of all underground structures
installed during the excavation work. (Ord. 1341 §3(part),
1985) .
11.22.190 Provisions not applicable to city work.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to
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any excavation work or street restoration performed by the
city or by any contractor retained by the city to perform
such work or restoration on the city's behalf. (Ord. 1341
§3(part), 1985) .
11.22.200 Liability of city. This chapter shall not
be construed as imposing upon the city or any official or
employee of the city any liability or responsibility for
damages to any person injured by the performance of any ex-
cavation work for which an excavation permit is issued under
this chapter; nor shall the city or any official or employee
thereof be deemed to have assumed such liability or respon-
sibility by reason of inspections authorized under this
chapter, the issuance of any permit or the approval of any
excavation work. (Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
11.22.210 Stop work order. The director of public
works or his or her designee may issue a written stop work
order to any person violating any provision of this chapter
or performing any work in violation of any permit issued
under this chapter. The written stop work order may be
served by delivering the same on any person engaged in the
work and/or on the permittee. All such persons shall im-
mediately stop work and/or cause such work to be stopped un-
til further direction by the director of public works or his
or her designee to proceed. Such stop work order shall con-
stitute immediate revocation of the permit issued under this
chapter, subject to reinstatement of the permit by the direc-
tor of public works upon the taking of appropriate remedial
action. (Ord. 1341 §3(part), 1985).
11.22.220 Violations --Penalties. Any person violating
any of the provisions of this chapter, including the viola-
tion of any stop work order, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine in any
amount not exceedii.g one thousand dollars or imprisonment
for a period not exceeding one year, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or
permitted to continue constitutes a separate offense and
shall be punishable as such under this chapter. (Ord. 1341.
§3(part), 1985).
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16.52.260--16.54.030
ARTICLE VI. PENALTY PROVISIONS
16.52.260 Designated. Any person violating or failing
to comply with any requirements of any provision of this
chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable
by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars or by imprison-
ment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. (Ord. 1220 S8, 1981).
Sections:
16.54.010
16.54.020
16.54.030
16.54.040
16.54.050
16.54.060
16.54.070
16.54.080
16.54.090
Chapter 16.54
EXCAVATIONS
Definitions.
Excavation permit required.
Application --Contents.
Departmental review --Issuance of permit.
Term of permit.
Bond required.
Insurance required.
Inspections.
Provisions not applicable to city work.
16.54.010 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter,
the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
(a) "Applicant" means any person making written appli-
cation to the planning director of the city for an excava-
tion permit under the provisions of this chapter.
(b) "Excavation" means the digging up, tunneling under,
undermining or penetration of the surface of the earth at
any place other than on real property owned or leased by
the city in any manner which is not categorically exempt
from environmental review under the city's SEPA ordinances
and regulations, provided, that the term excavation as used
in this chapter shall not include any excavation which is
governed by the provisions of the Uniform Building Code as
adopted by the city. (Ord. 1341 §4(part), 1985).
16.54.020 Excavation permit required. It is unlawful
for any person to conduct or engage in any excavation
governed by the provisions of this chapter unless such person
shall have first obtained an excavation permit therefor from
the planning director of the city as provided herein. (Ord.
1341 §4(part), 1985).
16.54.030 Application --Contents. (a) Any person de-
siring to apply for an excavation permit under this chapter
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16.54.040
shall do so by filing a written application therefor with
the city planning director. Such application shall be
signed by the person who intends to conduct or engage in
the excavation. The application shall be in such form
as the planning director may reasonably require and shall
include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the
applicants;
(2) The nature, location and purpose of the exca-
(3) The date of commencement and the date of anti-
cipated completion of the excavation; and
(4) Such other and further information as may be
required by the planning director.
(b) All applications shall be accompanied by a plan
showing the extent and location of the proposed excavation
work, the dimensions and elevations of both the existing
ground prior to the excavation and the proposed excavated
surfaces, and such other information as may be required by
the planning director.
(c) All applications shall be accompanied by a soils
analysis completed and certified by a licensed geotechnical
engineer.
(d) A nonrefundable application fee in an amount as
set by resolution of the city council shall accompany each
application for the issuance of an excavation permit. Said
application fee shall be in addition to all other fees for
permits or charges relative to any proposed construction
work. (Ord. 1341 §4(part), 1985).
16.54.040 Departmental review --Issuance of permit.
(a) Upon receipt of completed excavation permit application,
the planning director shall circulate the application to
the heads of all affected city departments for review and
comment.
(b) Upon receipt of comments from all affected depart-
ment heads, the planning director shall proceed to deter-
mine whether an excavation permit may be issued. The plan-
ning director may issue an excavation permit to an applicant
if all of the following criteria and conditions are met:
(1) The proposed excavation will not create a like-
lihood of endangering persons or property during or after
the excavation;
(2) The excavation meets all standards and specifi-
cations of the city as shown by the plan submitted by the
applicant;
(3) The applicant has agreed in writing to indemnify,
defend and hold the city harmless from any and all claims
for bodily injury or property damage that may arise out of
or in connection with the applicant's permitted excavation;
vation;
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16.54.050--16.54.080
(4) The applicant has provided a surety bond to
the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(5) The applicant has -and will have in full force
and effect throughout the duration of the excavation permit
comprehensive general liability insurance for personal in-
jury and property damage as required by this chapter; and
(6) All conditions necessary to mitigate adverse
environmental impacts have been appended to the permit.
(c) If any of the conditions or criteria specified in
subsection (b) above are not met, the planning director
may either deny the permit or approve the permit with such
conditions as the planning director determines are necessary
to meet the said criteria and conditions. (Ord. 1341 §4
(part) , 1985) .
16.54.050 Term of permit. All excavation permits
issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall ex-
pire on a date certain, which date shall be established by
the planning director as the date on which the excavation
is to be completed. This expiration date shall be clearly
noted on the permit. (Ord. 1341 §4(part), 1985).
16.54.060 Bond required. Before an excavation permit
may be issued under the provisions of this chapter, the ap-
plicant shall deposit with the planning director a surety
bond in an amount determined by the planning director to
be sufficient to ensure completion of the work provided for
in the permit and in a form approved by the city attorney.
Said bond shall guarantee completion of all excavation work
and fulfillment of all conditions of the permit within the
time limits set on the permit by the planning director.
(Ord. 1341 §4(part), 1985).
16.54.070 Insurance required. Before an excavation
permit may be issued the applicant shall secure comprehen-
sive general liability insurance for personal injury and
property damage in an amount determined by the planning
director which shall remain in full force and effect through-
out the duration of the permit. The policy of insurance
shall name the city as an additional named insured and shall
include a provision prohibiting cancellation of said policy
except upon thirty days prior written notice to the city.
Proof that the applicant has such insurance must be furnished
to the planning director prior to the issuance of the permit.
(Ord. 1341 §4(part), 1985).
16.54.080 Inspections. The planning director or his
designee may make such inspections as they deem reasonably
necessary in the enforcement of this chapter. When such.
inspections are made, the permittee shall reimburse the
city for the cost of such inspections. (Ord. 1341 §4(part),
1985) .
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16.54.090
16.54.090 Provisions not applicable to city work.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to
any excavation work performed -by the city or by any con-
tractor retained by the city to perform such work on the
city's behalf. (Ord. 1341 54(part), 1985).
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