HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-12A-87 - CITY OF TUKWILA / PUBLIC WORKS - COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN: CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SIDEWALK PLANCENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
SIDEWALK POLICY PLAN
ADDED TO COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE POLICY PLAN
S. 180T", SOUTHCENTER
BLVD., SOUTHCENTER
PARKWAY & SR -181
EPIC -12A-87
WAC 197-11-970
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Description of Proposal Central Business District Sidewalk Policy Plan
incorporation into the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan.
Proponent City of Tukwila Public Works Department
Location of Proposal, including street address, if any That portion of the City of
Tukwila south of (and including) Southcenter Blvd (I-405) and east of 1-5.
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.
Ei There is no comment period for this DNS
Q 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
Address
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwil
Phone 433-1845
You may appeal this determination to the City Clerk at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter
Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 no Jater 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.
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CITY OF TUKWILA
CENTRAL PERMIT SYSTEM
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PROJECT SIDEWALK COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN- AND ORDINANCE REVISION (CITY OF TUKWILA)
LOCATION Central Business District - South 180th - on FILE NO.
Rm»thce*itar Blvd on tha North; Southccntcr
Parkway on the West and SR -181 on the East
DATE TRANSMITTED August 19. 1987 RESPONSE REQUESTED BY Tuesday, 8/25L82-
STAFF COORDINATOR Vernon Umetsu RESPONSE RECEIVED
THE ATTACHED ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST WAS RELtiVED 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
8/7 e-77,--2
COMMENTS PREPARED BY
C.P.S. Form 11
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Epic File No. 12- 87
Fee $100.00 Receipt No.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
SIDEWALK COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN AND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: ORDINANCE REVISION
2. Name of applicant: CITY OF TUKWILA
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: ROSS EARNST, CITY ENGINEER,
6200 SOUTHCENTER BLVD., TUKWILA WA 98188 - (206) 433-1855
4. Date checklist prepared: AUGUST 17, 1987
5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
ADOPT POLICIES IN 1987, CONSTRUCTION TO START IN 1988 AND BE COMPLETED IN
SEVEN YEARS
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
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.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF POLICIES AND ADOPTION OF SIE ORDINANCE A PiENDMcivTS
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed use
and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in thi:
checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do no.
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.
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NO FURTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED -re Jr EE TTe4 C /L j4 ,
12. Locationsof 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.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT — SOUTH 180TH — ON THE SOUTH, SOUTHCENTER BLVD. ON
THE NORTH. SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY ON THE WEST AND SR -181 ON THE EAST.
13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land
Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
SIDEWALKS WITHIN 200' OF THE SHORELINE OR ALONG STREETS ADJACENT TO TUKWILA POND
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'TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICAN•
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ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one):
rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous,
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Agency Use Only
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate
percent slope)? GENERAL FLAT, LESS THAN 5%
c. What general types of soils are found on the site
(for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)?. If
you know the classification of agricultural soils,
specify them and note any prime farmland.
SAND, GRAVEL, CLAY, WILL BE PART OF ROADWAY
SECTION
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable
soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
NO
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti-
ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate
source of fill.
WILL GRADE FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing,
construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
VERY SLIGHT - SITE WILL BE A NARROW STRIP
BEHIND THE CURB
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with
impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)? /00 X,
NIA
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or
other impacts to the earth, if any:
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Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
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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.
SOME EXHAUST FROM CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, NO
LotvG TEAM /M PACTS .
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
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.
TUKWILA POND, GREEN RIVER
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• • Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface
waters? If so, generally describe.
NO
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,
ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
EXISTING SYSTEMS WILL BE UTILIZED TO TRANSPORT
RUNOFF
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the
- site:
-ieciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
morass
pasture
_ crop or grain
_ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush,
skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed
or altered?
SOME STREET TREES AND LANDSCAPING MAY BE REMOVED
OR ALTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on
or near the site.
NONE
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• 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:
SOME LANDSCAPING WILL BE REPLACED BY SIDEWALKS
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:
NONE
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
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. P, r of PAC( Pic caos-r J. -C'(
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,
if any:
NONE
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• Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
NO
e. What is the current zoning classification of the
site?
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ZONING
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation
of the site? -NIA- Cow HEwec,nc/oFFrCE//NDusTit,A(,
g.
If applicable, what is the current shoreline master
program designation of the site?
N/A oma- "(,/Z, t ANt
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an
"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
TUKWILA POND AND THE GREEN RIVER SHORELINE
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work
in the completed project?
NONE = .
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Approximately how many people would the completed
project displace?
NONE
k. Proposed,measures to avoid or reduce displacement
impacts, if any:
ddf 4- N o n/e'
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is com-
patible with existing and. projected land uses and
plans, if any:
N/A
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Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if
any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing?
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b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eli-
minated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing. WooNi
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing
impacts, if any: Sod.iQ
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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?
N/A
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be
altered or obstructed?
SOME LANDSCAPE MOUNDS MAY BE REDUCED
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic
impacts, if any:
WHERE POSSIBLE, SIDEWALKS WILL BE DESIGNED
TO MISS TREES AND MAJOR LANDSCAPE AREAS
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• 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?
KooNe
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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?
CITY PARKS AND TRAILS ALONG THE GREEN RIVER
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:
WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO PARKS AND TRAILS
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
• Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or pro-
posed for, national, state, or local preservation
registers known to be on ornext to the site? If
so, generally describe.
NO
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of
historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural
importance known to be on or next to the site.
WOnNE
KNOWN
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.
WILL INCLUDE ALL PUBLIC STREETS IN THE AREA
DESCRIBED IN ITEM 12 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHECK LIST
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest
transit stop? TRANSIT DOES USE SEVERAL OF THE
STREETS IN THE AREA
c. .How many parking spaces would the completed project
have? How many would the project eliminate?
WILL BE DESIGNED NOT TO ELIMINATE PARKING
SPACES
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CITY OF TUKWILA
CENTRAL PERMIT SYSTEM
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EPIC , EPIC -12-87
FILE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ROUTING FORM:
TO: [] BLDG ri PLNG P.W. 14 FIRE n POLICE n P & R
PROJECT
SIDEWALK COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN -7 AND ORDINANCE REVISION (CITY OF TUKWILA)
LOCATION Central Business District - South 180th - on FILE NO.
Snnthceoter Blvd _ on the North; Southccntcr
Parkway on the West and SR -181 on the East
DATE TRANSMITTED August 19. 1987 RESPONSE REQUESTED BY Tuesday, R/25/87
STAFF COORDINATOR Vernon Umetsu RESPONSE RECEIVED
THE ATTACHED ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST WAS KECtiVED 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
2 _ p,_7,Y7-
7?
DATE g - zo 87
COMMENTS PREPARED BY
C.P.S. Form 11
CITY OF TUKWILA
CENTRAL PERMIT SYSTEM
EPIC
FILE
EPIC -12-87
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ROUTING FORM:
TO:BLDG El PLNG El P.W. El FIRE Q POLICE El P & R
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PROJECT SIDEWALK COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN AND ORDINANCE REVISION (CITY OF TUKWILA)
LOCATION Central Business District - South 180th - on FILE NO.
Snnthrentar Blvd on the North; Southccntcr
Parkway on the West and SR -181 on the East
DATE TRANSMITTED August 19. 1987 " RESPONSE REQUESTED BY T„osday 825/87
STAFF COORDINATOR
Vernon Umetsu RESPONSE RECEIVED
THE ATTACHED ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST WAS KECtiVED 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
147
COMMENTS PREPARED BY
C.P.S. Form 11
Control..
Epic File No. 12- 87
Fee $100.00 Receipt No.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
SIDEWALK COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN AND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: ORDINANCE REVISION
2. Name of applicant: CITY OF TUKWILA
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: ROSS EARNST, CITY ENGINEER,
6200 SOUTHCENTER BLVD., TUKWILA WA 98188 - (206) 433-1855
4. Date checklist prepared:
AUGUST 17, 1987
5. Agency requesting Checklist: City of Tukwila
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
ADOPT POLICIES IN 1987, CONSTRUCTION TO START IN 1988 AND BE COMPLETED IN
SEVEN YEARS
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
N/A
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.
N/A
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y
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF POLICIES AND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed useE
and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in thie
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.
NQ FURTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED
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.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT — SOUTH 180TH — ON THE SOUTH, SOUTHCENTER BLVD. ON
THE NORTH. SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY ON THE WEST AND SR -181 ON THE EAST.
13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land
Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
SIDEWALKS WITHIN 200' OF THE SHORELINE OR ALONG STREETS ADJACENT TO TUKWILA POND
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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT • •Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): (Flat,)
rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate
percent slope)? GENERAL FLAT, LESS THAN 5%
c. What general types of soils are found on the site
(for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If
you know the classification of agricultural soils,
specify them and note any prime farmland.
SAND, GRAVEL, CLAY, WILL BE PART OF ROADWAY
SECTION
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable
soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
NO
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti-
ties of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate
source of fill.
WILL GRADE FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing,
construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
VERY SLIGHT - SITE WILL BE A NARROW STRIP
BEHIND THE CURB
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with
impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
N/A
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•Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or
other impacts to the earth, if any:
A
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.
SOME EXHAUST FROM CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
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
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.
TUKWILA POND, GREEN RIVER
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evaluation for
Agency Use Only
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or
adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach
available plans.
SOME SIDEWALKS ALONG SR -181 WILL BE WITHIN
"n 200 FEET OF THE GREEN RIVER. THEY WILL
GENERALLY REPLACE SHOULDERS ALONG SR -181
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material
that would be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands and indicate the area of the
site that would be affected. Indicate the
source of fill material.
NONE
4) Will the proposal require surface water
withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quan-
tities, if known.
NO
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year
floodplain? If so, note location on the site
plan.
NO
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of
waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated
volume of discharge.
NO
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b. Ground:
•Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be
discharged to ground water? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quan-
tities, if known. 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.
STORM RUNOFF WILL BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED
BECAUSE OF THE SIDEWALKS., EXISTING COLLECTION
SYSTEMS WILL BE USED. WATER FLOW TO THE
GREEN RIVER
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•Evaluation for
Agency Use Only
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface
waters? If so, generally describe.
NO
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,
ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
EXISTING SYSTEMS WILL BE UTILIZED -•TO TRANSPORT
RUNOFF
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
shrubs
grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush,
skunk cabbage, other
_ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed
or altered?
SOME STREET TREES AND LANDSCAPING. MAY BE REMOVED
OR ALTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on
or near the site.
NONE
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• 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:
SOME LANDSCAPING WILL BE REPLACED BY SIDEWALKS
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:
NONE
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
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.
NO
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,
if any:
NONE
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• •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.
NONE
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:
WILL ENCOURAGE WALKING. FOR LOCAL TRIPS, WHICH
NOW ARE MADE BY AUTO
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards,
including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire
and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could
occur as a result of this proposal? If so,
describe.
NO
1) Describe special emergency services that might
be required.
NONE
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environ-
mental health hazards, if any:
NONE
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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)?
TRAFFIC NOISE WILL NOT AFFECT OUR PROJECT
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.
SHORT TERM CONSTRUCTION NOISE
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise
impacts, if any:
WELL MAINTAINED CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TO
BE USED
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent
properties?
SITE — GENERALLY FOR LANDSCAPING
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so,
describe.
NO
Describe any structures on the site.
SOME MODIFICATION OF MANHOLES. OR VALVE BOXES
MAY BE REQUIRED
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
NO
e. What is the current zoning classification of the
site?
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ZONING
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation
of the site? N/A
g.
If applicable, what is the current shoreline master
program designation of the site?
N/A
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an
"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
TUKWILA POND AND THE GREEN RIVER SHORELINE
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work
in the completed project?
NONE
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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 existing -and projected land uses and
plans, if any:
N/A
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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 to reduce or control housing
impacts, if any:
N/A
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed
structure(s), not including antennas; what is the
principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
N/A
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would
altered or obstructed?
SOME LANDSCAPE MOUNDS MAY BE REDUCED
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic
impacts, if any:
WHERE POSSIBLE, SIDEWALKS WILL BE DESIGNED
TO MISS TREES AND MAJOR LANDSCAPE AREAS
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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?
CITY PARKS AND TRAILS ALONG THE GREEN RIVER
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:
WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO PARKS AND TRAILS
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
Agency Use Only
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or pro-
posed for, national, state, or local preservation
registers known to be on or next to the site? If
so, generally describe.
NO
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of
historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural
importance known -to be on or next to the site.
NO KNOWN
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.
WILL INCLUDE ALL PUBLIC STREETS IN THE AREA
DESCRIBED IN ITEM 12 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHECK LIST
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest
transit stop? TRANSIT DOES USE SEVERAL OF THE
STREETS IN THE AREA
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project
have? How many would the project eliminate?____
WILL BE DESIGNED NOT TO ELIMINATE PARKING
SPACES
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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).
WILL IMPROVE STREETS BY ADDING SIDEWALKS
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate
vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe.
SIDEWALKS WILL CROSS RAIL LINES
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated
by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
NONE - MAY REDUCE SOME LOCAL TRIPS -
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transpor-
tation impacts, if any:
NONE
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.
N/A
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16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service,
telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
N/A
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.
NO UTILITIES PROPOSED. SOME RELOCATION
MAY BE REQUIRED
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 4ee-i1on.
Signature:
Date Submitted: �/ 7
PLEASE CONTINUE TO THE NEXT PAGE.
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(do not use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful
to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of
the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the
proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from
the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity
or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not imple-
mented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge
to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or
release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production
of noise?
MAY SLIGHTLY INCREASE RUNOFF OF SURFACE WATER
DUE TO MORE PAVED AREA
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
DRAINAGE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE INCREASED TO
CARRY ADDITIONAL RUNOFF
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, ani-
mals, fish, or marine life?
NOT LIKELY TO AFFECT
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, ani-
mals, fish, or marine life are:
N/A
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3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or
natural resources?
WOULD NOT - MAY REDUCE LOCAL AUTOMOBILE TRIPS
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and
natural recourses are:
N/A
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect
environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or
eligible or under study) for governmental protection;
such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers,
threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or
cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime
farmlands?
WILL ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO WALK TO PARKS. WILL HAVE
LITTLE OR NO EFFECT ON AREAS TO BE PROTECTED
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid
or reduce impacts are:
N/A
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and
shoreline use, inclduing whether it would allow or
encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with
existing plans?
WILL NOT AFFECT LAND USE OR SHORELINE USE
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Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land
use impacts area:
N/A
How does the proposal conform to the Tukwila Shoreline
Master Plan?
DOES NOT CONFLICT
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on
transportation or public services and utilities?
WILL MAKE ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
AND PARKS EASIER BUT IS NOT EXPECTED TO GREATLY
INCREASE DEMAND
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s)
are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict
with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for
the protection of the environment.
NO KNOWN CONFLICTS
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8. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli-
cies
oli-
cies of the Plan?
SOME LANDSCAPE AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS MAY BE
AFFECTED
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s)
are:
AMEND COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE POLICY TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SIDEWALKS
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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? _
PROVIDE POLICIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS
IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. THIS WILL
PROVIDE SAFER PEDESTRIAN USE OF ROADWAY, EASIER
ACCESS TO FACILITIES WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT.
2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these
objectives?
NO
3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the
preferred course of action:
N/A
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4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila
Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what poli-
cies of the Plan?
NO - WILL AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE POLICY
PLAN TO CONFORM WITH THE SIDEWALK PLAN.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s)
are:
AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE POLICY PLAN.
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ATTACHMENT A
1. Central Business District Sidewalk Plan
Findings and Conclusions
2. Amended Sidewalk Construction
Ordinance Amendment
3. Zoning Code Amendment
ROSS EARNST
MEMORANDUM
To: Ross Earnst
From: Vernon Umetsu
RE: SEPA Checklist for Sidewalk Policies
Date: June 29, 1987
Pursuant to our conversation last week, Rick Beeler concurs with
my determination that adding the sidewalk policies to the City
Comprehensive Plan requires a SEPA checklist and that the Public
Works Department, as the lead agency, should be responsible for
preparing it. We plan to take these policies to the Planning
Commission on July 24, 1987. Therefore, we will need to have a
completed checklist for review by July 10, 1987.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further
assistance (short of writing the checklist for you).
FINDINGS
A. Alleviating the need to use autos for short -distance intra -business trips by
promoting pedestrian/sidewalk facilities will improve traffic conditions and
provide a missing CBD amenity.
B. Sidewalks have been constructed where improvements have been made to private
property since 1977. Primarily sidewalks have not been constructed adjacent
to property developed prior to 1980.
C. The City needs a CBD sidewalk system to fulfill the goals of the ordinances
and to provide pedestrian links with -transit facilities, recreation areas,
and residential neighborhoods.
0. Existing sidewalks, especially those four feet wide or greater should be
deemed conforming to standards and should not be required to be upgraded to
standards contained in this report unless appropriately incorporated into
future street/traffic revisions by the City of Tukwila.
E. The pedestrian facilities include informal gravel or grass foot paths adja-
cent to the edge of pavement or behind the curb.. and gutter, asphalt
shoulders or sidewalks, and concrete sidewalks with a broomed or exposed
aggregate finish.
F. There were over six pedestrian vehicular collisions between June 6, 1978 and
February 28, 1983 in the project area which is a relatively low amount.
G. Most employees are pedestrians only infrequently, due to a lack of needed
facilities and difficult traffic conditions (based on a business survey).
H. The CBD sidewalk system must only provide a network to encourage pedestrian
access to and from primary nodes of activity consisting of retail shopping
centers, banking facilities, restaurants and hotel/mofels, offices, manufac-
turing, warehousing and recreational parks and trail systems.
Concentrations of pedestrians will occur at major intersections and not
"enroute" as the system does not cater to "window shopping" but to direct
access.
I. Pedestrian facilities on private properties, where concentrations of
pedestrians will continue to be found, must be accommodated by development
and improvements to those standards. Those improvements should be con-
sistent with the standards developed as part of this -planning process.
J. Emphasis must be placed on improvements to provide continuity by
constructing missing segments of pedestrian routes rather than declaring
existing sidewalks in non-conformance.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
SIDEWALK PLAN POLICIES
GENERAL [GUIDELINES]
Policy 1: Tukwila shall create a functional, safe, compatible and convenient
sidewalk and pathway system to encourage pedestrian use within the
7 1 Central Business District (CBD). The focal point in improving the
�'" "`"' sidewalk system shall be construction of missing sidewalk segments.
Policy 2: The sidewalk and pathway system shall [will] provide a network to
link various CBD land uses [retail shopping center, banking
facilities, restaurants, hotels/motels, officers, manufacturing,
warehousing,] with transit centers, recreational parks and trail
systems. This system shall provide continuity to link residential
neighborhoods with the CBD by providing access to bridges located
along the perimeter of the CBD.
Policy 3: Tukwila shall improve [amend] its sidewalk system as necessary to
provide pedestrian route continuity to bus stops and any future Metro
transit sites.
FUNDING AND PHASING
Policy 4: tTwo alternatives are presented here, representing divergent views on
the Transportation Committee.]
[Option 11
Sidewalks which are built by the City shall by financed by an area -
wide improvement district based on the provisions for a third class
City sidewalk improvement district .in R.C.W. 35.70 should be adopted.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
SIDEWALK PLAN POLICIES
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The City shall [will] be responsible for the design of sidewalks and
for the costs of establishing a sidewalk benefit district. Property
owners in the CBD shall be encouraged to donate (will be responsible
for donating' rights-of-way or easements for sidewalks and for
building sidewalks on their property as consistent with City policy.
[It shall be the property owner's responsibility to maintain the
sidewalks abutting their property.]
[Option 2
[A combination of easements, developers' agreements, LIDs and a City
allocation of$200,000 per year will be used to pay for sidewalks.]
[Policy 5: Business will shall donate rights-of-way or easements on CBD
properties for sidewalks. It shall will be the property owner's
responsibility to maintain the sidewalks abutting their property.]
Policy 6: According to the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) [11.64], developers are
required to build sidewalks to City specifications in new develop-
ments or redevelopment, as defined in the TMC [11.64.020(a)].
An
area -wide sidewalk benefit district shall [will] require all those
property owners who do not currently have sidewalks where sidewalks
are planned, to either build their sidewalks to City specifications,
or be assessed for the cost of building their sidewalks. The City's
contribution will be the design of the sidewalks and the cost of
administering the L.I.D.
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SIDEWALK PLAN POLICIES
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[Comment: An area -wide improvement district based on the provisions
for a third class City sidewalk improvement district in R.C.W. 35.70
should be adopted.]
Policy 7: The City of Tukwila and private property owners shall mutually strive
to finish construction of the sidewalk system recommended in the
sidewalk plan within seven years according to the following schedule:
a. As properties develop or redevelop in accordance with the Tukwila
Municipal Code [T.M.C. 11.64], sidewalks shall [will] be con-
structed by the developer or property owner at no cost to the
City.
b. New street construction and street widening will include sidewalks
as shown on the adopted [in the] Sidewalk Ilan.
c. In 1988, [a program is planned to] construct the sidewalks on
Southcenter Parkway and on one side of the very high priority
streets in the Sidewalk Plan.
d. The sidewalks remaining to be built on the very high priority
streets shall [will] be constructed in 1989.
e. Sidewalks on one side of •the high priority streets in the Sidewalk
Plan will be constructed in 1990.
f. The remaining sidewalks on high priority streets shall [will] be
constructed in 1991.
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SIDEWALK PLAN POLICIES
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g. Moderate priority sidewalks in the sidewalk plan shall [will] be
constructed over the following three years.
Policy 8: Temporary sidewalks shall be allowed at such locations as the final
grade of the adjacent street has not been determined and where future
lane widening or traffic improvements, as identified in the City
Capital Improvement Plan, will replace the sidewalk within 5 years.
Temporary sidewalks shall be constructed using two-inch compacted
depth of asphaltic concrete Class B on prepared subgrade.
SIDEWALK DESIGN
Policy 9: New sidewalks in retail/commercial/office zoned areas will be six
feet wide. Sidewalks in all other CBD [distribution warehouse]
zoned areas will be five feet wide
percent of the primary use is of a retail/commercial/office nature,
at which time sidewalks will be six feet wide. At bus stops and
o
pullouts, the speed limit is over 35 mph land) where a.trail and
sidewalk are combined, sidewalks shall be a minimum of eight feet
wide.
Policy 10: Where full inclusion of a sidewalk is not feasible the design will be
adapted to the available space through joint planning by the Planning
and Public Works Directors.
Policy 11: Existing sidewalks that are a minimum of four feet wide shall be
deemed to be acceptable by the City. Sidewalks which are less than
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SIDEWALK PLAN POLICIES
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the standard five or si'xfeet''and-wfrio#r are= badly cracked, crumbling
or uneven, as determined by the Director of Public Works, shall be
replaced in sections/blocks by standard size sidewalks at no cost to
the City.
Comment: There are currently few four foot sidewalks in the City,
and they are not heavily used by pedestrians. Where a section of
sidewalk is crumbling, the replacement should be made on a block
basis or in a long enough section to assure route continuity and fit.
Policy 12: Sidewalks and traffic intersection designs will be coordinated to
accommodate both pedestrians,handicap curb cuts, and the largest
allowable vehicles on the streets. Handicap access to sidewalks will
be provided at intersections and driveways. Safety and traffic
standards in the [Transportation] Comprehensive Plan will be met.
CONFORMANCE TO CITY STANDARDS
[PoIicy:13: For existing developments, sidewalks built on donated rights-of-way
or easement will be credited as part of the donating property
owner's landscape and setback requirements. through exceptions
variances in the zoning code.]
[Policy 14: Sidewalks built on donated easements on existing developments on
private property will be included as part of the donating property
owner's landscape requirements under the City's zoning code.]
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SIDEWALK PLAN POLICIES
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Policy : Where the donation of easements or right-of-way for sidewalks in
existing developments causes them to fall below City landscaping or
building setback standards, the donated area may be counted
satisfying these requirements. This allowance shall cease upon
building replacement, at which time all City ordinances shall be
met.
Policy 15: Where sidewalks would interfere with existing parking [stalls,] the
sidewalk design will be modified by the Directors of Public Works
and Planning to accommodate sidewalks with -minimum impacts on park-
ing. Minimum impacts shall include restriping and use of compact
stalls to retain the existing number of parking spaces.
CROSSWALKS AND MID -BLOCK CROSSINGS
Policy 16: Streets with sidewalks may require mid -block crossings with traffic
signals. Such crossings shall be built when an engineering study
shows it is needed and feasible. The study shall be triggered by
the following criteria:
* At least 300 feet between crossings.
* A minimum pedestrian volume of 300 people/hour at least
4 hours/day.
* Traffic analysis determines that signal timing and traffic
progression can be maintained. A gap delay of 30 seconds
in traffic volume on an arterial street is acceptable.
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SIDEWALK PLAN POLICIES
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Policy 17: Painted crosswalks will not be provided where sidewalks do not
exist. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all marked crosswalks
and unmarked crossings at intersections.
Policy 18: At existing signalized intersections pedestrian signal controls
and crossings shall [will] be included at the time sidewalks are
constructed.
Policy 1': Crosswalks will be marked at all CBD signalized intersections with
sidewalks to indicate pedestrian route continuity. [Intersections
will be signed to caution the pedestrian to cross only with the
proper pedestrian signal control._s.equence.] All—new CBD signal
control equipment where sidewalks exist must incorporate pedestrian
signal controls and signs.
(25/VU.CBD1,2)
Chaeter 11.64
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
Sections:
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11.64.010 Administration.
11.64.010 Sidewalks required.
11.64.020 Standards of construction.
11.64.030 Delays, waivers or exceptions.
11.64.010
Administration. The Public Works Director -
shall be responsible 'for administering this chapter unless
construction of a standard sidewalk conflicts with the
requirements of the Tukwila Building Code or Zoning Code;
whereupon concurrance of the Planning Director shall be required.
11.64.020
Sidewalk:sreguir ) Sidewalks shall be
required for any new multi -family
Commercial, or
industrial' structure; or upon substantial remodeling of an
existing structure; -or subdivision activity.
re-
modeling" For purposes of this chapter, "substantial re-
g" means construction which increases the floor
area of an existing building or structure by at least twenty
percent or any alteration or repairs including interior,
plumbing, electrical and structural made within a twe
month period, which together exceeds twenty-five pe
of the value of the previously existing building o
ture. (Ord. 1158 S2, 1980).
not be required for improvements
(f-) Sidewalks shall
in single family
zoned
properties unless associated with subdivision activity or a
,larger development which would require a sidewalk. No final
certificate of occupancy shall be issued- until the Public Works
Director has certified that the required sidewalk has been
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11 . 64. 030
Standards of construction. (a) A11 sidewalks
required by this chapter shall be built according to the
b
construction standards • of the American Public Wort.::s
Administration or City of Tukwila "Roadway Standard Plans" z,s
revised; whichever is greater.
(b) The Central Business District (CBD) Sidewalk Plan
policies are hereby incorporated in this chapter as if fully
stated herein. Sidewalks' within the CBD shall be built and
:Located subject to those policies which shall supercede all other
conflicting provisions •of this chapter. Sidewalks shall
otherwise be designed based on Table 1 below.
(c) A sidewalk construction plan shall be submitted to the
Public Works Director which is in :a form acceptable to him and
demonstrates consistency with the standards of this chapter.
Table 1
Sidewalk Width Requirements
Sidewalks shall be a minimum of eight feet wide at bus stops and Pullouts. or where
the -d limit is atter 35 mats or where a _trail and sidewalk are combined. Sidewalks
shall otherwise have the widths specified below.
Zone Non -CBD Sidewalk
District Standards.
P-0 6 ft. es arterials
5 ft. off arterials
C -1/C-2/
CP/CM
8 ft. arterials
6 ft. off arterials
M -1/M-26 ft. ai arterials
S_r&T All Other
I* Ameaa
5 ft. off arterials
CBD Sidewalk
Standards
6 ft.
6 ft.
5 ft.
5ft. 5ft.
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11.64.040 Delays, waivers or exceptions.
waiver or exception to the requirements of tEis chapterdmayy,
be granted by the city council upon request by the applicant.
The request may be granted if the city council determines
that such construction is not feasible because of: unique topo-
graphical conditions, or existing city public works develop-
ment plans; or such construction would render a hardship on
the applicant. In the event any person desires to file such
a request for delay, waiver or exception, such request must
be considered by the city council at least thirty days
before the requested building permit is issued as follows:
As a condition for granting a delay, waiver or exception to
the requirements of this chapter set forth above, the city
council may require the applicant to make an agreement which
would provide that such sidewalk improvements would be con-
structed at the applicant',s sole expense or to provide for
the construction of the sidewalk improvements by means of
participating in a future local improvement district, or
districts, whichever should occur sooner.
In the event a building permit is sought for a development
adjoining any street or other public right-of-way which does
not have an established finished grade with associated storm
drain and utility systems, including establishment of the
width of the street or right-of-way, the director of public
works is authorized to enter into an agreement with the per-
mit applicant to provide for the construction of the sidewalk
improvements by means of participating in a future local im-
provement district, or districts, or to make an agreement
which would provide that such sidewalk improvements would be
constructed at the applicant's sole expense. Ord. 1233 52,
1981: Ord. 1217 52, 1981: Ord. 1158 54, 1980).
In the CBD only, the Director of Public Works is authorized to
require the construction of temporary sidewalks, using two inch
compacted depth asphaltic concrete Class B on prepared subgrade.
Al.]. costs of temporary sidewalks shall be borne by the applicant.
and shall be in addition to the cost of permanent sidewalks.
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TMC 18.70.110 Sidewalk Allowance to Setback and Landscape Areas
Existing developments which donate easements or right-of-way to the
City for the purpose of building sidewalks, where this donation would
render existing improvements non -conforming with the minimum building
setback and landscape standards in the Tukwila Zonin► •'- ,._1 be
allowed to use the area donation to - : ►uilding setback an
landscape requirements. This allowance shall not apply to property
being or to be redeveloped, such as when a building is being replaced.