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Home My WebLink AboutSEPA EPIC-12B-87 - CITY OF TUKWILA / PARKS AND RECREATION - ATHLETIC FIELD / FILLATHLETIC FIELD EARTH FILL FILL & GRADE WITH EXISTING & NEW MATERIAL 13919 53RD AVE. SO. EPIC -12B-87 i EN lFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION JOANNF .1O10sON 0 Notice of Public Hearing [[ Notice of Public Meeting J Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet [[ Board of Appeals Agenda Packet [[ Planning Commission Agenda Packet C1 Short Subdivision Agenda Packet hereby declare that: x Determination of Nonsignificance [[ Mitigated Determination of Non- significance [j Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice 0 Notice of Action Q Official Notice [J Notice of Application for 0 Other Shoreline Management Permit • Shoreline Management Permit [] Other was mailed to each of the following addresses on , 19 . (See Attached) DO I CITY OF TUKWILA PARKS AND REC. DEPT Name of Project Athletic Field Fill File Number EPIC -12-87 Signature CITY OF TUKWILA 6200 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WA 98188 (206) 433-1800 WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Environmental Review Section Mail Stop PV -11 Olympia, WA 98504 Attn: Karen Beatty • WAC 197-11-970 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of Proposal Fill and grade 4 -acre site with existing and new material in preparation for eventual development of athletic field, restroom and parking area. Proponent CITY OF TUKWILA PARKS AND RFCRFATTON DFPARTMFNT Location of Proposal, including street address, if any 13919 53rd Avenue S. Lead Agency: City of Tukwila File No. EPIC -12-87 The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. There is no comment period for this DNS This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2). Comments must be submitted by . The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below. Responsible Official Rick Beeler Position/Title Planning Director Phone 433-1845 Address 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwi 98 Date Signature You may appea T" this determination to the City Clerk at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 no later than 10 days from the above date by written appeal stating the basis of the appeal for specific factual objections. You may be required to bear some of the expenses for an appeal. Copies of the procedures for SEPA appeals are available with the City Clerk and Planning Department. FM.DNS City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 (206) 433-1800 Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor City of Tukwila PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Tukwila Planning Commission and Board of Architectural Review will conduct a public hearing on July 23, 1987, at 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, to consider the following: 1. Case Number: Applicant: Request: Location: 2. Case Number: Applicant: Request: Location: Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing 87 -7 -DR: Parks and Recreation Athletic Field Fill Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department Fill 4 -acre site to allow construction of athletic playing field. 13919 - 53rd Avenue South, Tukwila, WA. 87 -8 -DR: Southcenter Gateway Centron Corporation Design approval for an approximately 85,700 -square foot office building. East of I-5 north of South 178th Street, NW *, Section 35, Township 23, Range 4 Persons wishing to comment on the above cases may do so by written statement or by appearing at the public hearing. 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PLEASE REVIEW AND COMMENT BELOW TO ADVISE THE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL REGARDING THE THRESHOLD DETERMINATION. THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FILE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PLANNING DEPART- MENT THROUGH THE ABOVE STAFF COORDINATOR. COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROJECT YOU WISH CARRIED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AND CITY COUNCIL SHOULD BE MADE ON THE ATTACHED CENTRAL PERMIT SYSTEM ROUTING FORM. ITEM COMMENT DATE COMMENTS PREPARED BY C.P.S. Form 11 CITY OF TUKWILA • CENTRAL PERMIT SYSTEM CN eizd EPIC EPIC -12-87 FILE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ROUTING FORM: Athletic Field Earthfill site TO: E[ BLDG ri PLNG P.W. (j FIRE (j POLICE (] P & R PROJECT Tukwila Parks and Rec. Dept. - Athletic Field Earthfill LOCATION 13919 53rd Avenue South FILE NO. DATE TRANSMITTED 7-2-87 RESPONSE REQUESTED BY 7-8-87 STAFF COORDINATOR REBECCA FOX RESPONSE RECEIVED THE ATTACHED ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST WAS RECEIVED REGARDING THIS PROJECT. PLEASE REVIEW AND COMMENT BELOW TO ADVISE THE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL REGARDING THE THRESHOLD DETERMINATION. THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FILE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PLANNING DEPART- MENT THROUGH THE ABOVE STAFF COORDINATOR. COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROJECT YOU WISH CARRIED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AND CITY COUNCIL SHOULD BE MADE ON THE ATTACHED CENTRAL PERMIT SYSTEM ROUTING FORM. ITEM COMMENT 3°0 7/1r3 .(s f r- s)10fT WYE's W\ -t (r Act 1t Ply P E'LT7 Bk s- w t c� 0A -s0 s 111T (04i-411..Te Lc LL I1'11v\ ')-1 F100 s ► o-\-?L- fMv c\QNi) DATE c/'") COMMENTS PREPARED BY C.P.S. Form 11 CITY OF TUKWILA • CN CENTRAL PERMIT SYSTEM EPIC EPIC -12-87 FILE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ROUTING FORM: Athletic Field Earthfill site TO: ri BLDG ri PLNG n P.W. (1 FIRE 0 POLICE n P & R PROJECT Tukwila Parks and Rec. Dept. - Athletic Field Earthfill LOCATION 13919 53rd Avenue South FILE NO. DATE TRANSMITTED 7-2-87 STAFF COORDINATOR RESPONSE REQUESTED BY 7-8-87 REBECCA FOX RESPONSE RECEIVED THE ATTACHED ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST WAS RECEIVED REGARDING THIS PROJECT. PLEASE REVIEW AND COMMENT BELOW TO ADVISE THE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL REGARDING THE THRESHOLD DETERMINATION. THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FILE IS AVAILABLE IN THE PLANNING DEPART- MENT THROUGH THE ABOVE STAFF COORDINATOR. COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROJECT YOU WISH CARRIED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AND CITY COUNCIL SHOULD BE MADE ON THE ATTACHED CENTRAL PERMIT SYSTEM ROUTING FORM. ITEM COMMENT DATE COMMENTS PREPARED BY C.P.S. Form 11 Ont'rol No. Epic File No. of C -12-01 Fee $100.00 Receipt No. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Athletic Field Earthfill site 2. Name of applicant: Tukwila Parks and Recreation Dept. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188 4. Date checklist prepared: June 22, 1987 Don Williams 5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Fill the site during 1987 and early 1988. Park construction will occur in mid 1988 or 1989. Approval and permits for park construction will be applied for in late 1987 or early 1988 as a second phase. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. A public park will be constructed on the 4 acres. It will include drainage, two backstops, irrigation, parking, landscaping and a restroom. Retaining walls will be built with fencing as part of the park project. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. None -2- 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. Fill permit 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. Section E requires a complete description of the objectives and alternatives of your proposal and should not be summarized here. It is our intent to relocate 3,300 cu. yds. of material within the site and to add approximately 27,000 cu. yds. of new material. The existing 4 acre site has a shallow valley in the middle. This will be filleind leveled to a 2% slope to the north and east in preparation of the future athletic field. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applica- tions related to this checklist. —13919 53rd Avenue South t? „,)/-Section iv Township ,234/ Range 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? IQo -3- TO BE COMPLETED BY A ICANT B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth • a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, (rolling,) hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other Gentle slope to the center and north. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 10% on edges of existing fill. 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. The soils are a mix of sand, silt and gravel. Part of the site has some fill material: gravel, street sweepings, small concrete chunks:. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti- ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The site needs to be filled and leveled for a future athletic field. Pitrun type of fill will be placed, about 27,000 cu. yds source - the I-90 project from Seattle. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Yes. Hay bales will be used to control -,erosion at the entrance to the drainage pipe- thart-drai ns the site:. g• About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N.A. for this approval. -4- Evaluation for Agency Use Only • • h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or ,other impacts to the earth, if any: Hay bales by. drainage outlet, 2% slopes to help reduce run off. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Dust, truck and bull dozer exhaust. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None Evaluation for Agency Use Only c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Water truck to reduce dust if needed. 3. Water a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year- round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. None -5- • • 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. None 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. N�. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No. -6- Evaluation for Agency Use Only • • b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quan- tities, if known. No 2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sour- ces, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.) Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Surface water will flow into an existing storm drain line Tocated in the middle of the north property line. This smarm cTramn line directs water through the storm drain sys em To the Green River. -7- Evaluation for Agency Use Only • • 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Silts could enter the surface storm drain system. Hay bales will be used to eliminate this from happening. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Very low degree at slope and hay bales to reduce problems. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other popular X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other X shrubs X grass _ pasture crop or grain _ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation Evaluation for Agency Use Only b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Existing vegetation will be covered in the fill area, about 1/2 at the site. Vegetation is grass, blackberries, brush and popular trees. CWH# 4f0txt tke c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None -8- uo por✓lAr Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: This will be part of the landscape plan for the park. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, eagle,(songbirds iother: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Unknown d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None -9- Evaluation for Agency Use Only 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solor) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. N/A 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: N/A 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. N/A 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ- mental health hazards, if any: N/A -10- b. Noise Evaluation for Agency Use Only 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Noise from I-5 Freeway exists. Noise from construction etcuipment will occur when the filling takes Glace. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short- term or a long-term basis (for example: traf- fic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Only during the fill period 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Work to occur only M -F, during davligh t hours. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site is_now vacant. no buildings exist. J1ie area is not presently used. Was a former fitl_and__storaga_lite_for the Ci y's Public Works_ Department. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. None -11- Evaluation for Agency Use Only d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? None e. What is the current' zoning classification of the site? R-1-12 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Low density, parks and open space and public facilities 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. No 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: N/A 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com- patible with existinn and projected land uses and plans, if any: -12- • 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing? N/A b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eli- minated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. N/A c. Proposed measures N/A reduce or control housing impacts, if any: 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? /A b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The future park will great] improve the aesthetics of the area as opposed to present uses. -13- Evaluation for Agency Use Only • • 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N/A b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational oppor- tunities are in the immediate vicinity? Foster Park, Foster Golf Course b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A Future park site. -14- Evaluation for Agency Use Only • 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or pro- posed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. None b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed accss to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. 53rd Avenue South b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? No. Site is 3 blocks away from the Tukwila Park & Ride Lot on Interurban Avenue. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N/A___ -15- Evaluation for Agency Use Only • d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). N/A e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Vehicular trips will occur during the fill period, the number is unknown. g• Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor- tation impacts, if any: An approved Hauling Permit will have appropriate conditions required by the City. 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None -16- Evaluation for Agency Use Only • 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer,s eptic system, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. None 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: Date Submitted: PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE. -17- / Evaluation for Agency Use Only 410 • Tb BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Evaluation for Agency Use Only E. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR ALL PROJECT AND NON PROJECT PROPOSALS The objectives and the alternative means of reaching the objectives for a proposal will be helpful in reviewing the. aforegoing items of the Environmental Checklist. This information provides a general overall perspective of the proposed action in the context of the environmental infor- mation provided and the submitted plans, documents, suppor- tive information, studies, etc. 1. What are the objective(s) of the proposal? To fill and. level the site for future use as a public athletic park. 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? None 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: Fill the site. -22- Evaluation for Agency Use Only 4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli- cies of the Plan? No Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: None -23-