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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit PL10-013 - CITY OF TUKWILA - SEPA / SIGN CODE AMENDMENTSSIGN CODE AMENDMENTS / SEPA PL10-013 El 0-008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS (EIS) Jim Haggerton, Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director City of Tukwila Department of Community Development The following threshold determination for a proposed code amendment to the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) has been made pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). FILE NUMBER: E010-008 FILE NAME: City of Tukwila Sign Code Amendments APPLICANT: City of Tukwila Department of Community Development THRESHOLD DETERMINATION: Determination of Non -Significance DATE OF ISSUANCE: The City has determined that the proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21c.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. March 16, 2010 REQUEST: This is a non -project action to adopt a new sign code: In 2007, the City Council directed DCD to update the City's current sign code. The current sign code was adopted in 1982 and does not address many of the development patterns that are currently occurring within the City. The City Council formed a citizen committee, called the Sign Code Advisory Committee to study and provide policy recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council. In the fall of 2009, the Planning Commission reviewed the recommendations of the Sign Code Advisory Committee. Based upon the work of the Sign Code Advisory Committee and the work of the Planning Commission, DCD staff has crafted a draft code. The proposed code will replace the current code. Overall the draft code will provide more flexibility, allow additional types of signage, increase the number of signs permitted for various types of businesses, and use signs to provide incentives for desirable types of development. More information can be found at http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/dcd/signcodereg.html Council action is anticipated by June of 2010. LOCATION: Citywide COMMENT: Interested parties may comment on the City's decision to issue a DNS by 5:00 PM, March 30, 2010. Comments can be submitted to Brandon J. Miles, Senior Planner, City of Tukwila, 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188. For more information call (206) 431-3684 or send an email to bmiles@ci.tukwila.wa.us. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 0 Tukwila, Washington 98188 0 Phone: 206-431-3670 0 Fax: 206-431-3665 File Number: Applied: Issue Date: Status: City d.Tukwila • Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206-431-3670 Fax: 206-431-3665 Web site: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) E10-008 03/11/2010 03/16/2010 APPROVED Applicant: CITY OF TUKWILA DCD Lead Agency: City of Tukwila Description of Proposal: In 2007, the City Council directed DCD to update the City's current sign code. The current sign code was adopted in 1982 and does not address many of the development patterns that are currently occurring within the City. The City Council formed a citizen committee, called the Sign Code Advisory Committee to study and provide policy recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council. In the fall of 2009, the Planning Commission reviewed the recommendations of the Sign Code Advisory Committee. Based upon the work of the Sign Code Advisory Committee and the work of the Planning Commission, DCD staff has crafted a draft code. The proposed code will replace the current code. Overall the draft code will provide more flexibility, allow additional types of signage, increase the number of signs permitted for various types of businesses, and use signs to provide incentives for desirable types of development. Location of Proposal: Address: Parcel Number: Section/Township/Range: 6300 SOUTHCENTER BL TUKW 0003200005 CITY-WIDE The City has determined that the proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. ,An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21c.030(2) (c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). Comments must be submitted by... y J 3 The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Jack Pac ' -sponsible City of Tui ' a 6300 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 (206)431-3670 fficial Date V2 I0 Any appeal shall be linked to a specific governmental action. The State Environmental Policy Act is not intended to create a cause of action unrelated to a specific governmental action. Appeals of environmental determinations shall be commenced within the time period to appeal the governmental action that is subject to environmental review. (RCW 43.21C.075) doc: DNS -4/07 E10-008 Printed: 03-11-2010 w eitg a? .Ju1wi1ac IP Department Of Community Development AFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION I, _Teri Svedahl HEREBY DECLARE THAT: Notice of Public Hearing x Determination of Non -Significance Project Name: City of Tukwila Sign Code Amendments Notice of Public Meeting Mitigated Determination of Non - Significance Brandon Miles�` Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet Mailer's signature: g Determination of Significance & Scoping Notice 7i'7 Board of Appeals Agenda Packet Notice of Action Planning Commission Agenda Packet Official Notice Short Subdivision Agenda Notice of Application Shoreline Mgmt Permit Notice of Application for Shoreline Mgmt Permit _ _ FAX To Seattle Times Classifieds Mail: Gail Muller Classifieds PO Box 70 - Seattle WA 98111 Other: Was mailed to each of the addresses listed/attached on this _16 day of _March in the year 2010 V W:\USERS\TERIWFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION.DOC Project Name: City of Tukwila Sign Code Amendments Project Number: E10-008 Mailing requested by: Brandon Miles�` 7 Mailer's signature: g �j 7i'7 V W:\USERS\TERIWFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION.DOC AGENCY LABELS (. ) US Corps of Engineers Federal HWY Admin 'Federal Transit Admin, Region 10 ( ) Dept of Fish & Wildlife Section 1 FEDERAL AGENCIES ( ) US Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) 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KING COUNTY AGENCIES ( ) Health Department ( ) Port of Seattle KC Dev & Enviro Services-SEPA Info Center ( f KC Metro Transit Div-SEPA Official, Environmental Planning ( ) KC Dept of Natural Resources ( ) KC Dept of Natural Resources, Andy Levesque X) Tukwila School District ( ) Tukwila Library ( ) Renton Library ( ) Kent Library ( ) Seattle Library Section 4 SCHOOLS/LIBRARIES Foster Library ( ) KC Public Library System N(') Highline School District `( Seattle School District Renton School District ( ) Westfield Mall Library `.) 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The Notice of Application for Shoreline Substantial Development Permit must include a statement that any person desiring to submit written comments on the application or desiring to receive notification of the final decision on the application may do so within 30 days of the. Notice of Application. If a hearing will be held on the application, the hearing notice must include the information that written comments may be submitted, or oral presentation made at the hearing. Notice is sent to Ecology's NW Regional Office Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program. Shoreline Permit Notice of Decision: Mail to: (within 8 days of decision; 21 -day appeal period begins date received by DOE) Department of Ecology Shorelands Section, NW Regional Office State Attorney General *Applicant *Indian Tribes *Other agencies as necessary (checked off on attached list). *Any parties of record * send only the staff report, site plan and the SEPA Determination Send These Documents to DOE and Attorney General: Permit Data Sheet Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (3 -part from Sierra) Findings (staff report or memo) Shoreline Permit Application Form (filled out by applicant) Drawings/Plans of project (site plan, elevations, etc. from PMT's) — Site plan, with mean high water mark & improvements — Cross-sections of site with structures & shoreline - Grading Plan — Vicinity map SEPA determination (3 -part from Sierra) Findings (staff report or memo) SEPA Checklist (filled out by applicant) Any background studies related to impacts on shoreline Notice of Application Affidavit of Distribution (notice was mailed) P:Admin\Admin Forms\Agency Checklist • • MEMORANDUM To: Jack Pace, Director From: Brandon Miles, Senior Planner Date: March 12, 2010 Re: E10-008 (SEPA Determination) Project Description: This is a non -project action to adopt a new sign code. In 2007, the City Council directed DCD to update the City's current sign code. The current sign code was adopted in 1982 and does not address many of the development patterns that are currently occurring within the City. The City Council formed a citizen committee, called the Sign Code Advisory Committee to study and provide policy recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council. In the fall of 2009, the Planning Commission reviewed the recommendations of the Sign Code Advisory Committee. Based upon the work of the Sign Code Advisory Committee and the work of the Planning Commission, DCD staff has crafted a draft code. The proposed code will replace the current code. Overall the draft code will provide more flexibility, allow additional types of signage, increase the number of signs permitted for various types of businesses, and use signs to provide incentives for desirable types of development. Council action is anticipated by June of 2010. Agencies with Jurisdiction: None, this is a non -project action. Other Required Permits: None, this is a non -project action. Summary of Primary Impacts: Earth No impacts are anticipated, as this is a non -project action. •Air None anticipated. Brandon Miles, Senior Planner E10-008 SEPA Staff Report • • Water Concur with checklist. Plants N/A, non -project action. Animals Concur with checklist. Energy/Natural Resources Concur with checklist. Environmental Health Concur with checklist. Land/Shoreline Use The proposed sign regulations will be more compatible with other adopted city polices than the current sign code. The current sign code was adopted in 1982 before the current Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code and TIB redevelopment were adopted. • Housing Non -project action, concur with checklist. The new regulations will provide specific requirements for signs in residential zones. • Aesthetics • The new code provides specific design standards for ten common signs used by commercial properties. Overall, the new sign code will increase the urban environment of the City by requiring high quality signs. Light and Glare None, non -project action. Recreation Concur with checklist. Historic and Cultural Preservation N/A, non -project action. H:\SEPA\Sign Code Rewrite\sepa-staffrpt.doc 2 Brandon Miles, Senior Planner E10-008 ` SEPA Staff Report • • • Transportation Non -project action. No impacts anticipated. • Public Services This is a non -project action. • Utilities Concur with checklist, this is a non -project action. Recommendation: Determination of Non -Significance H:\SEPA\Sign Code Rewrite\sepa-staffrpt.doc 3 • • Permits Plus #. E10-008 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Adoption of a new sign code to replace the City's existing . regulations regarding placement of signs and other visual communication devices within the City. 2. Name of applicant: City of Tukwila DCD 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Brandon Miles, Senior Planner City of Tukwila DCD 6300 Southcenter Bl. Suite 100 Tukwila, WA 98188 4. Date checklist prepared: March 11, 2010 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila. 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): In 2007 the City identified a need to update the City's outdated sign code. The City Council created a Sign Code Advisory Committee which reviewed and provided policy direction on a new sign code. In the fall of 2009, the Planning Commission reviewed the recommendations of the Sign Code Advisory Committee. In March the Planning Commission will review and conduct a public hearing on adoption of the new sign code: In the spring, the City Council will consider the new sign code and action on the new sign code is anticipated in June. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No. Nora Gierloff Page 1 H:\SEPA\Sign Code Rewrite\SEPA Checklist.doc Page 1 03/12/2010 ENVIRONMENTAL CH KLIST 1 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. No applications are pending with other governmental entities. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. As required by the Growth Management Action the City has notified the Department of Commerce that the City intends to adopt revised development regulations. 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 alternates of your proposal and should not be summarized here. In 2007, the City Council directed DCD to update the City's current sign code. The current sign code was adopted in 1982 and does not address many of the development patterns that are currently occurring within the City. The City Council formed a citizen committee, called the Sign Code Advisory Committee to study and provide policy recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council. In the fall of 2009, the Planning Commission reviewed the recommendations of the Sign Code Advisory Committee. Based upon the work of the Sign Code Advisory Committee and the work of the Planning Commission, DCD staff has crafted a draft code. The proposed code will replace the current code. Overall the draft code will provide more flexibility, allow additional types of signage, increase the number of signs permitted for various types of businesses, and use signs to provide incentives for desirable types of development. 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 applications related to this checklist. The proposed sign code would apply city-wide. Some regulations are specific to either residential or non-residential zones. Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST • 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? These changes would affect the entire City, and none would directly affect sensitive areas. Any application to install a sign would have to comply with the City's Shoreline and Sensitive Area regulations. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: These changes would affect the entire City. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? These changes would affect the entire City. 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. These changes would affect the entire City. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Non -project action. These changes would affect the entire City. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Non -project action. The SEPA threshold for grading would not be affected by these amendments. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. g. Non -project action. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Non -project action. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Page 3 ENVIRONMENTAL CH KLIST 2. Air • Non -project action. These changes would not affect Tukwila's existing erosion control regulations. 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. Non -project action. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Non -project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: These changes would affect the entire City. 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. These changes would affect the entire City. 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. Non -project action. 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. Non -project action. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. Non -project action. Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST • 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. These changes would affect the entire City. Non -project action. 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. Non -project action. 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. Non -project action. 2) Describe waste materials 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. Non -project action. 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. Non -project action. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface zvaters? If so, generally describe. Non -project action. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Non -project action. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: Page 5 ENVIRONMENTAL CHHKLIST • b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Non -project action. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Non -project action. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Non -project action. Minor changes to landscape standards in the Medium and High Density Residential zones are proposed as part of the townhouse changes. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds or animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: Mammals: Fish: Other: . List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Non -project action. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Non -project action. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Non -project action. 6. Energy and Natural Resources Page 6 deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other Shrubs Grass Pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eel grass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Non -project action. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Non -project action. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Non -project action. Minor changes to landscape standards in the Medium and High Density Residential zones are proposed as part of the townhouse changes. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds or animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: Mammals: Fish: Other: . List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Non -project action. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Non -project action. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Non -project action. 6. Energy and Natural Resources Page 6 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLT 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, manufacturing, etc. Non -project action. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Non -project action. 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: Non -project action. These changes would not affect Tukwila's existing energy efficiency regulations. 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. Non -project action. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None needed. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Non -project action. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Signs typically don't generate noise. Any signs installed would have to comply with the City's noise regulations found in Title 8 of the TMC. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Non -project action. Page 7 ENVIRONMENTAL CH KLIST 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Non -project action. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Non -project action. c. Describe any structures on the site. Non -project action. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Non -project action. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Non -project action. f What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? These changes would affect the entire City. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Non -project action. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. These changes would affect the entire City. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Non -project action. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None required. 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Page 8 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECK�ST The City's current sign code was adopted in 1982 and is outdated. The current sign code was adopted prior to the adoption of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and TIB Redevelopment Plan. Since the current sign code was adopted the City has completed several large annexations. Additionally, the Southcenter area of the City has been identified as an urban center. The City is currently working on transforming the TIB area and the Southcenter area into mixed use environments -a true urban environment. In order to facilitate certain types of signage, the allowable signs needed to be expanded. The new sign code will allow assist in the City in moving its urban environment from suburban to urban. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing? Non -project action, no units would be built. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Non -project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Specific regulations have been included dealing with signage within residential zones. 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? Non -project action, height limitations would not be changed. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Non -project action. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The new sign code will provide specific design standards for signs in the City. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Non -project action. Page 9 ENVIRONMENTAL CHPKLIST • b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Non -project action. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Non -project action. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Specific regulations are provided for illumination standards for signs within residential zones. 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Non -project action. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None required. 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. These changes would affect the entire City. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. These changes would affect the entire City. •c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: These changes would affect the entire City, however the few registered places in Tukwila would be unaffected by these changes. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Sliow on site plans, if any. Page 10 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECI ST These changes would affect the entire City. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? These changes would affect the entire City. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Non -project action. No changes are proposed to parking standards. 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). Non -project action. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. These changes would affect the entire City. f How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Non -project action. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: No impacts expected. 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, existing densities would not change. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None expected. 16. Utilities a. `Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. These changes would affect the entire City. Page 11 ENVIRONMENTAL CHE KLIST • 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. Non -project action. C. SIGNATURE Under the penalty of perjury the above answers under ESA Screening Checklist and State Environmental Policy Act Ch cklist are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that thenad ag# relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Submitted: -3I 16110 Page 12 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKKST D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON PROJECT 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 form the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than in the proposal were not implemented. 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? These development regulations deal with the placement and display of signage and other visual communication devices within the City. It is highly unlikely that signs or other visual communication devices will increase discharge to water, emission to air or release toxic substances. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: None needed. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish or marine life? No changes to Tukwila's environmental regulations are proposed. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish or marine life are: None needed. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The changes would be unlikely to affect the consumption of natural resources. Signs do typically utilize electricity to operate. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None needed. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for government protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The changes would not modify the City's Shoreline or Sensitive area regulations. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Page 13 ENVIRONMENTAL CHL'C.KLIST None needed. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incomplatible with existing plans? The proposed sign regulations will be consistent with the City's pending SMA regulations. The height of signs in the shoreline zone will drastically be reduced from what is in the current code. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None needed. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No impacts foreseen. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None needed. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No such conflicts are anticipated. Page 14