HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit PL13-034 - CITY OF TUKWILA - 2012 WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN / SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT2012 TUKWILA WATER SYSTEM
PLAN
COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLAN UPDATE
PL13-034
E13-014 SEPA
SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
File Number:
Applied:
Issue Date:
Status:
E13-014
July 9, 2013
November 22, 2013
Approved
Jack Pace, Director
Applicant: City of Tukwila, Public Works Department
6300 Southcenter Blvd, Ste. 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206) 4313-0179
Lead Agency: City of Tukwila
Description of Proposal:
The City of Tukwila is proposing to adopt the 2013 Tukwila Water System Plan Update (WSP). The WSP discusses
planning, considerations, existing system condition, operation and maintenance standards for the City, and recommended
improvements to meet future water demands in Tukwila's water service area.
The six-year and twenty year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) presented in the WSP consists of physical system
improvement projects. The physical projects outlined improve the City's ability to provide a sufficient quantity of water
at optimum quality. However, CIP projects listed in the WSP should not be viewed as a commitment by the City to
implement each project. Completion of individual projects is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to,
funding and environmental review. Please note: This current SEPA application is not completing the environmental
review for any of the proposed construction projects contained in the WSP. Individual construction projects will be
reviewed on a case by case basis at a future date.
Location of Proposal:
Address:
Parcel Number:
Citywide
Citywide
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 December 6, 2013. The lead agency
will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below.
Jack ce, Responsible Official
City o Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
(206)431-3670
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206-431-3665
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)
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City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
MEMORANDUM
To: Jack Pace, Director
From: Brandon Miles, Senior Planner
Date: November 21, 2013
Re:
SEPA Review for adoption of Tukwila Water System Plan Update
Non -Project SEPA
E13-014
Project Description:
The City of Tukwila is proposing to adopt the 2013 Tukwila Water System Plan Update (WSP). The WSP
discusses planning, considerations, existing system condition, operation and maintenance standards for the
City, and recommended improvements to meet future water demands in Tukwila's water service area.
The six-year and twenty year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) presented in the WSP consists of physical
system improvement projects. The physical projects outlined improve the City's ability to provide a sufficient
quantity of water at optimum quality. However, CIP projects listed in the WSP should not be viewed as a
commitment by the City to implement each project. Completion of individual projects is based on a variety of
factors including, but not limited to, funding and environmental review. Please note: This current SEPA
application is not completing the environmental review for any of the proposed construction projects contained
in the WSP. Individual construction projects will be reviewed on a case by case basis at a future date.
Agencies with Jurisdiction:
City of Tukwila
Washington State Department of Ecology.
Notification:
On October 7, 2013 a Notice of Application was published in the Seattle Times. Additionally, potentially
impacted agencies were provided notification, by mail, of this non -project SEPA on October 7, 2013.
Other Required Permits:
None.
Documents Adopted by Reference:
• None
Summary of Primary Impacts:
• Earth
Concur with checklist.
•Air
Concur with checklist.
• Water
Concur with checklist.
• Plants
Concur with checklist.
• Animals
Concur with checklist.
• Energy/Natural Resources
Concur with checklist.
• Environmental Health
Concur with checklist.
Land/Shoreline Use
Concur with checklist.
• Housing
Concur with checklist.
• Aesthetics
Concur with checklist.
• Light and Glare
Concur with checklist
• Recreation
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Concur with checklist.
• Historic and Cultural Preservation
Concur with checklist
• Transportation
Concur with checklist.
• Public Services
Concur with checklist. The WSP lays a framework to improve the City's ability to provide water to the City's
utility customers.
• Utilities
Concur with checklist. The WSP will assist in improving the City's water system utility.
Comments
No comments were received.
Recommendation:
Determination of Non -Significance.
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Department Of Community Development
AFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION
I, Teri Svedahl ,
HEREBY DECLARE THAT:
Associated File Number (s): E13-014
Notice of Application
Notice of Decision
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Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of Public Meeting
x
Determination of Non-
Significance
Mitigated Determination of Non -
Significance
Determination of
Significance & Scoping
Notice
Short Subdivision Agenda
Notice of Application for
Shoreline Mgmt Permit
Shoreline Mgmt Permit
Board of Appeals Agenda
Packet
Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet
Official Notice
Notice of Action
x
SEPA Checklist
Other:
Was mailed to each of the addresses listed/attached
on this 22_ day of _November , _2013
Project Name: WSP - Water System Plan Update, City Wide
Project Number:
Associated File Number (s): E13-014
Mailing requested by: Brandon . , it
Mailer's signature:
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Teri Svedahl
From: Teri Svedahl
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 8:17 AM
To: sepa (sepaunit@ecy.wa.gov); ECY RE SEPA REGISTER (separegister@ecy.wa.gov)
Cc: Brandon Miles
Subject: Tukwila City Wide Update
Attachments: E13-014.pdf
Attached is the DNS and checklist for the City of Tukwila city wide water system plan update (WSP).
Please address any questions to senior planner, Brandon Miles at Brandon.Miles(a@TukwilaWa.gov
Teri/ SveG4i
Administrative Support Technician
City of Tukwila - Building & Planning Department
6300 Southcenter Boulevard - Ste 100
Tukwila WA 98188
Teri.Svedahl@TukwilaWA.gov
The City of opportunity, the community of choice.
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Brandon Miles
From: Brandon Miles
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 9:53 AM
To: Michael Cusick
Subject: 2012 Water Plan System Update
Mike -
The SEPA review for the above project is nearly complete. I want to check in with you on internal review by other City
Departments. Have you made copies of the proposed plan available to other City Departments (Finance, Fire, City
Attorney and Parks)? My responsibility is to only coordinate the environmental review of the plan, not to coordinate the
policy implications of the plan, which is public work's responsibility. I am going to trust that you have taken the
appropriate actions to ensure that other Departments have had the opportunity to review and comment on the plan.
Regards,
Brandon J. Miles
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
The City of opportunity, the community of choice.
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City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
Notice of Application
PROJECT INFORMATION
The City of Tukwila's Public Works Department has submitted a non -project SEPA checklist regarding the
adoption of the City's Water System Plan Update (WSP). The WSP presents a six-year and twenty year capital
improvement plans for the City's water system. The capital improvement plans call out possible physical
improvements to the City's water system. Actual completion of the projects in the WSP depends on a variety of
factors, including permitting and funding. Environmental review of each project will occur at the time of
proposed construction. This non -project SEPA geographical location is the entire City of Tukwila.
Projects applied for include: PL13-034
Other known required
permits include: None
Studies required with the
applications include: None.
FILES AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
The application is available for review at the City of Tukwila, Department of Community Development (DCD),
located at 6300 Southcenter Blvd #100.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Your written comments on the project are requested. They must be delivered to DCD at 6300 Southcenter Blvd,
Suite 100; Tukwila, WA, 98188 or postmarked no later than 5:00 P.M. on October 21, 2013. Comments may also be
emailed to Brandon.Miles@Tukwilawa.gov.
APPEALS
You may request a copy of any decision, information on hearings, and your appeal rights by calling DCD at (206)
431-3670.
For further information on this proposal, contact Brandon Miles at (206) 431-3684,
Brandon.Miles@tukwilawa.gov or visit our offices at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Application Filed: July 9, 2013
Notice of Completeness Issued: N/A
Notice of Application Issued: October 7, 2013
ei ti of JuIIwiea
Department Of Community Development
AFFIDAVIT OF DISTRIBUTION
I, _Teri
Svedahl ,
HEREBY DECLARE THAT:
Associated File Number (s):
x
Notice of Application
Notice of Decision
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Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of Public Meeting
Determination of Non-
Significance
Mitigated Determination of Non -
Significance
Determination of
Significance & Scoping
Notice
Short Subdivision Agenda
Notice of Application for
Shoreline Mgmt Permit
Shoreline Mgmt Permit
Board of Appeals Agenda
Packet
Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet
Official Notice
Notice of Action
Other:
Was mailed to each of the addresses listed/attached
on this _7th day of _October , _2013_
Project Name: Water System Plan Update (WSP)
Project Number: PL13-034
Associated File Number (s):
Mailing requested by: Brandon Miles
Mailer's signature: / /
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Public Notice Mailings For Permits
SEPA MAILINGS
Mail to: (comment period starts on date of mailing)
Dept. of Ecology Environmental Review Section
*Applicant
*Other agencies as necessary (checked off on attached list)
*Any parties of record
* send only the staff report, site plan and the SEPA Determination
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Tribes — For any application on the Green/Duwamish River, send the checklist and a full set of plans with the Notice Of Application
Send These Documents to DOE:
SEPA Determination (from PermitsPlus)
Findings (staff report, usu. with MDNS)
SEPA Checklist (filled out by applicant)
Drawings/Plans of project (site plan, elevations, etc. from PMT's)
Affidavit of Distribution (notice was mailed or sent to newspaper)
SHORELINE MAILINGS:
Notice of Application for a Substantial Development Permit must be mailed to owners and to property owners within 500 feet of
subject property, comments are due 30 days after the notice of application is mailed/posted. The Notice of Application for a 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 of filing with DOE) — Notice to DOE must be by
return receipt requested mail (this requirement included in SSB 5192, effective 7-22-11).
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 (printed out from PermitsPlus)
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)
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Teri Svedahl
From: Teri Svedahl
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 9:37 AM
To: sepa (sepaunit@ecy.wa.gov)
Cc: Brandon Miles
Subject: NOA-SEPA
Attachments: WSP_NOA.pdf; WSP_SEPA_CHECKLIST.pdf
Attached is the Notice of Application and SEPA Checklist for the City of Tukwila's Water System Plan Update.
Teri, Sveda hL
Administrative Support Technician
City of Tukwila - Building & Planning Department
6300 Southcenter Boulevard - Ste 100
Tukwila WA 98188
Teri.Svedahl@TukwilaWA.gov
The City of opportunity, the community of choice.
City o itivila ESA Screening Checklist
City of Tukwila
Endangered Species Act Screening Checklist
Date: 05/21/2012
Applicant Name: Michael Cusick, PE
Street Address: 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100
City, State, Zip: Tukwila, WA 98168
Telephone: (206) 431-2441
DIRECTIONS:
This Screening Checklist has been designed to evaluate the potential for your project to result in potential "take" of
Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, or Cutthroat trout as defined by Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act. The checklist
includes a series of "Yes" or "No" questions about your project, organized into four parts. Starting with Part A on Page
2, read each question carefully, mark the appropriate "Yes" or "No," and proceed to the next question as directed by
the checklist. To answer these questions, you may need to refer to site plans, grading and drainage plans, critical areas
studies, or other documents you have prepared for your project. The City will evaluate your responses to determine if
"take" is indicated.
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Part A: Please review and answer each question carefully. Consider all phases of your project including, but
not limited to, construction, normal operation, potential emergency operation, and ongoing and scheduled
maintenance. Continue to the next question as directed for each No or Yes answer.
1-0
✓
Will the project require any form of grading? Grading is defined as any excavating, filling, clearing, or
creation of impervious surface, or any combination thereof, which alters the existing ground surface of the
earth (TMC 18.06.370). Please mark the appropriate response.
NO - Continue to Question 2-0
YES - Continue to Question 1-1 (Page 3)
2-0
Will the project require any form of clearing? Clearing means the removal or causing to be removed,
through either direct or indirect actions, any vegetation from a site (18.06.145). Please mark the
appropriate response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 3-0
YES - Continue to Question 2-1 (Page 4)
3-0
Will the project require work, during any time of the project, below the ordinary high water mark of a
watercourse or the Green/Duwamish or Black Rivers or in wetlands? Ordinary high water mark is the mark
that is found by examining the bed and banks of a stream and ascertaining where the presence and action of
waters are so common and usual as to distinctly mark the soil from that of the abutting upland, in respect to
vegetation (see TMC Chapter 18.06, Page 18-15). Please mark the appropriate response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 4-0
YES - Continue to Question 3-1 (Page 5)
4-0
Will the project result in the processing or handling, storage, or treatment of hazardous substances? This
does not include the proper use of fuel stored in a vehicle's fuel tank. Hazardous substances are any liquid,
solid, gas, or sludge, including any material, substance, product, commodity, or waste, regardless of
quantity, that exhibits the characteristics or criteria of hazardous waste as defined by Washington
Administrative Code 173-303 (TMC 18.06.385). This includes fuel or other chemicals stored on-site
during construction. Please mark the appropriate response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 5-0
YES - Continue to Question 5-0
5-0
Will the project result in the withdrawal, injection, or interception of groundwater? Examples of projects
that may affect groundwater include, but are not limited to: construction of a new well, change in water
withdrawals from an existing well, projects involving prolonged construction dewatering, projects
installing French drains or interceptor trenches, and sewer lines. For the purpose of this analysis, projects
that require a geotechnical report pursuant to the requirements of TMC 18.45.060 or would require a
geotechnical report if not exempt should answer Yes. Please mark the appropriate response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 6-0
YES - Continue to Question 6-0
6-0
Will the project involve landscaping or re -occurring outdoor maintenance that includes the regular use of
fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides? This does not include the one-time use of transplant fertilizers.
Landscaping means natural vegetation such as trees, shrubs, groundcover, and other landscape materials
arranged in a manner to produce an aesthetic effect appropriate for the use of the land (TMC 18.06.490).
For the purpose of this analysis, this includes the establishment of new lawn or grass. Please mark the
appropriate response.
✓
NO — Checklist Complete
YES — Checklist Complete
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Part B: Please answer each question below for projects that include grading. Review each question carefully,
considering all phases of your project including, but not limited to construction, normal operation, potential
emergency operation, and ongoing and scheduled maintenance. Continue to the next question as directed for
each No or Yes answer.
1-1
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Will the project involve the modification of a watercourse bank or bank of the Green/Duwamish or Black
Rivers between the ordinary high water mark and top of bank? This includes any projects that will require
grading on any slope leading to a river or stream, but will not require work below the ordinary high water
mark. Work below the ordinary high water mark is covered in Part C. Please mark the appropriate
response.
NO - Continue to Question 1-2
YES - Continue to Question 1-2
1-2
Could the construction, operation, or maintenance of the project result in sediment transport off site or
increased rates of erosion and/or sedimentation in watercourses, the Green/Duwamish rivers, or the Black
River? Most projects that involve grading have the potential to result in increased erosion and/or
sedimentation as a result of disturbances to the soil or earth. If your project involves grading and you have
not prepared a Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan specifically designed to retain 100
percent of the runoff (including during construction) from impervious surface or disturbed soils, answer Yes
to this question. If your project is normally exempt under the Tukwila Municipal Code and would not
require the preparation of a Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, BUT may still result in
erosion or sediment transport off site or beyond the work area, answer Yes to this question. Please mark
the appropriate response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 1-3
YES - Continue to Question 1-3
1-3
Will the project result in the construction of new impervious surfaces? Impervious surfaces include those
hard surfaces which prevent or restrict the entry of water into the soil in the manner that such water entered
the soils under natural conditions prior to development; or a hard surface area that causes water to run off
the surface in greater quantity or at an increased rate of flow from the flow presented under natural
conditions prior to development. Such areas include, but are not limited to, rooftops, asphalt or concrete
paving, compacted surfaces, or other surfaces that similarly affect the natural infiltration or runoff patterns
existing prior to development (TMC 18.06.445). Please mark the appropriate response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 2-0 (Page 2)
YES - Continue to Question 1-4
1-4
Will your project generate stormwater from the creation of impervious surfaces that will not be infiltrated on
site? For the purpose of this analysis, infiltration includes the use of a stormwater treatment and
management system intended to contain all stormwater on site by allowing it to seep into pervious surface or
through other means to be introduced into the ground. If your project involves the construction of
impervious surface and does not include the design of a stormwater management system specifically
designed to infiltrate stormwater, answer Yes to this question. Please mark the appropriate response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 2-0 (Page 2)
YES - Continue to Question 2-0 (Page 2)
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Part C: Please review each question below for projects that include clearing. Review each question carefully,
considering all phases of your project including, but not limited to construction, normal operation, potential
emergency operation, and ongoing and scheduled maintenance. Continue to the next question as directed for
each No or Yes answer.
2-1
✓
Will the project involve clearing within 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark of a watercourse or the
Green/Duwamish or Black Rivers? Please mark the appropriate response.
NO - Continue to Question 3-0 (Page 2)
YES - Continue to Question 2-2
2-2
Will the project involve clearing of any trees within 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark of a watercourse
or the Green/Duwamish or Black Rivers? A tree is defined by TMC 18.06.845 as any self-supporting woody
plant, characterized by one main trunk, with a potential diameter -breast -height of 2 inches or more and
potential minimum height of 10 feet. Please mark the appropriate response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 2-3
YES - Continue to Question 2-3
2-3
Will the project involve clearing of any evergreen trees from within 200 feet of the ordinary high water mark
of a watercourse or the Green/Duwamish or Black Rivers? For the purpose of this analysis evergreen means
any tree that does not regularly lose all its leaves or needles in the fall. Please mark the appropriate
response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 2-4
YES - Continue to Question 2-4
2-4
Will the project involve clearing within 100 feet of the ordinary high water mark of a watercourse or the
Green/Duwamish or Black Rivers? Please mark the appropriate response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 3-0 (Page 2)
YES - Continue to Question 2-5
2-5
Will the project involve clearing within 40 feet of the ordinary high water mark of a watercourse or the
Green/Duwamish or Black Rivers? Please mark the appropriate response.
✓
NO - Continue to Question 3-0 (Page 2)
YES - Continue to Question 3-0 (Page 2)
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Part D: Please review each question below for projects that include work below the ordinary high water mark
of watercourses or the Duwamish/Green or Black Rivers or in wetlands. Review each question carefully,
considering all phases of your project including, but not limited to, construction, normal operation, potential
emergency operation, and ongoing and scheduled maintenance. Continue to the next question as directed for
each No or Yes answer.
3-1 Will the project involve the direct alteration of the channel or bed of a watercourse, the Green/Duwamish
rivers, or Black River? For the purpose of this analysis, channel means the area between the ordinary high
water mark of both banks of a stream, and bed means the stream bottom substrates, typically within the
normal wetted -width of a stream. This includes both temporary and permanent modifications. Please mark
the appropriate response.
/ NO - Continue to Question 3-2
YES - Continue to Question 3-2
3-2 Will the project involve any physical alteration to a watercourse or wetland connected to the
Green/Duwamish River? For the purpose of this analysis, "connected to the river means" flowing into via a
surface connection or culvert, or having other physical characteristics that allow for access by salmonids.
This includes impacts to areas such as sloughs, side channels, remnant oxbows, ditches formed from
channelized portions of natural watercourses or any area that may provide off channel rearing habitat for
juvenile fish from the Duwamish River. This includes both temporary construction alterations and permanent
modifications. Watercourses or wetlands draining to the Green/Duwamish River that have a hanging culvert,
culvert with a flap gate, diversion, or any entirely man-made or artificial structure that precludes fish access
should answer Yes to this question. Please mark the appropriate response.
✓ NO - Continue to Question 3-3
YES - Continue to Question 3-3
3-3 Will the project result in the construction of a new structure or hydraulic condition that could be a barrier to
salmonid passage within the watercourse or the Green/Duwamish or Black Rivers? For the purpose of this
analysis, a barrier means any artificial or human modified structure or hydraulic condition that inhibits the
natural upstream or downstream movement of salmonids, including both juveniles and adults. Please mark
the appropriate response.
1 NO - Continue to Question 3-4
YES - Continue to Question 3-4
3-4 Will the project involve a temporary or permanent change in the cross-sectional area of a watercourse or the
Green/Duwamish or Black Rivers? For the purpose of this analysis, the cross-sectional area is defined as a
profile taken from the ordinary high water mark on the right bank to the ordinary high water mark on the left
bank. Please mark the appropriate response.
1 NO - Continue to Question 3-5
YES - Continue to Question 3-5
3-5 Will the project require the removal of debris from within the ordinary high water mark of a watercourse or
the Green/Duwamish or Black Rivers? For the purpose of this analysis, debris includes, but is not limited to
fallen trees, logs, shrubs, rocks, piles, rip -rap, submerged metal, and broken concrete or other building
materials. Projects that would require debris removal from a watercourse or the Green/Duwamish or Black
Rivers as part of a maintenance activity should answer Yes to this question. Please mark the appropriate
response.
✓ NO - Continue to Question 3-6
YES - Continue to Question 3-6
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3-6 Will the project result in impacts to watercourses or wetlands that have a surface connection to another
watercourse or the Green/Duwamish or Black Rivers but do not contain habitat conditions that support
salmonid use? Such areas may include, but not be limited to hillside seeps and wetlands isolated from the
watercourse or river that have a surface water connection to the watercourse or river but are not assessable,
nor would be assessable to salmonids under natural conditions. Wetlands with a "functions and values"
rating for baseflow/groundwater support of 9 and above (or moderate) as described in Cooke (1996) should
be included. Please mark the appropriate response.
• NO - Continue to Question 3-7
YES - Continue to Question 3-7
3-7 Will the project include the construction of artificial waterways or wetlands connected to a watercourse
containing salmonids? For the purpose of this analysis, the construction of artificial waterways or wetlands
includes wetlands, channels, sloughs, or other habitat feature created to enhance wildlife use, particularly
waterfowl use, or may be attractive to wildlife, particularly waterfowl. Please mark the appropriate
response.
• NO - Continue to Question 3-8
YES - Continue to Question 3-8
3-8 Will the project include bank stabilization? For the purpose of this analysis, bank stabilization includes, but
is not limited to, rip -rap, rock, log, soil, or vegetated revetments, concrete structures, or similar structures.
Please mark the appropriate response.
• NO - Continue to Question 4-0 (Page 2)
YES - Continue to Question 4-0 (Page 2)
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Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary.
Applicant Responses:
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
City of Tukwila 2012 Water System Plan Update
2. Name of Applicant:
City of Tukwila
3. Date checklist prepared:
May 21, 2012
4. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Tukwila
5. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
see attached sheet
6. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
see attached sheet
7. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Please refer to the WSP for a description of environmental information relevant to each specific
CIP project.
8. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
Development within the City's water service area will continue throughout the life of this plan
and is consistent with King County and City of Tukwila's planning policies, the Urban Growth
Boundary, and other environmental regulations including the Endangered Species Act.
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A. BACKGROUND
5. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The City of Tukwila Water System Plan. Update (WSP) discusses planning
considerations, existing system condition, operation and maintenance standards for the
City, and recommended improvements to meet future water demands in Tukwila's water
service area.
The six-year and twenty-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) presented in the WSP
consist mainly of physical system improvement projects. The physical projects outlined
improve the City's ability to provide a sufficient quantity of water at optimum quality.
Projects are defined by time period projected with the projected, estimated costs
associated with each project. However, CIP projects listed in the WSP should not be
viewed as a commitment by the City to implement each project as it is planned with the
rate and schedule shown. Actual project implementation will be based on environmental
review, permits and approvals, available funding, and scheduling requirements. This
WSP is a non -project action. A separate Washington State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) review will be completed prior to actual implementation and construction of each
specific project. Certain categorical exemptions from the SEPA review process may
apply to specific projects, in accordance with WAC 1.97-11-800 under part nine of the
SEPA rules.
6. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain:
A new WSP update will be required in six years. At that time, projects that are beyond
the six-year planning horizon will be updated. As noted above, projects scheduled in the
CIP in the next 6 years will have a SEPA review conducted as part of each individual
project.
SEPA Checklist
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. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal.
Does not apply.
10. 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.
The WSP is a non -project action. Specific projects cited in the WSP will have a separate SEPA
review where necessary.
11. 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, the tax lot
number, and section, township, and range. 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.
Does not apply.
12. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use
Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive?
The SEPA checklist is a 2012 WSP update. It is for the portion of Tukwila served by the
Tukwila Water System. If future projects require SEPA, a separate checklist will be prepared
for that project.
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Applicant Responses:
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes,
mountainous, other:
Does not apply.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Does not apply.
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.
Does not apply.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity?
If so, describe.
Does not apply.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading
proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Does not apply.
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use?
If so, generally describe.
Does not apply.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Does not apply.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if
any:
Does not apply.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (for example,
dust, automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the
project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if
known.
Does not apply.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal?
If so, generally describe.
Does not apply.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Does not apply.
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.
Does not apply
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.
Does not apply.
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.
Does not apply.
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4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known.
The City of Tukwila is not applying for additional water rights in conjunction with this
WSP.
5. Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the
site plan.
Does not apply.
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.
Does not apply.
b. Ground:
I . Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known.
The City of Tukwila is not applying for additional water rights in conjunction with this
WSP. There are no City water utility operations that involve discharge to
groundwaters.
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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:
Does not apply.
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
I. 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? Will this water flow into other waters? If so,
describe.
Does not apply.
2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe.
Does not apply.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts,
if any:
Does not apply.
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Does not apply.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Does not apply.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Does not apply.
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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, eelgrass, milfoil, other
Other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Does not apply.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Does not apply.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Does not apply.
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Applicant Responses:
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:
Hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
Mammals:
Deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
Fish:
Bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
Other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Does not apply.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Does not apply.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Does not apply.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc.
Does not apply.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
Does not apply.
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:
Does not apply.
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.
Does not apply.
1. Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Does not apply.
2. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Does not apply.
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b. Noise
1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Does not apply.
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.
Does not apply.
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Does not apply.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Does not apply to the WSP.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Does not apply to the WSP.
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
Does not apply to the WSP.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Does not apply to the WSP.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Does not apply to the WSP.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Does not apply to the WSP.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Does not apply to the WSP.
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h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If
so, specify.
Does not apply to the WSP.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Does not apply to the WSP.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
Does not apply to the WSP.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Does not apply to the WSP.
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any:
Does not apply to the WSP.
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing?
Does not apply.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether
high, middle, or low-income housing.
Does not apply.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Does not apply.
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?
Does not apply.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Does not apply.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Does not apply.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
Does not apply.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
Does not apply.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Does not apply.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Does not apply.
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12. Recreation
a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
Does not apply.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe.
Does not apply.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Does not apply.
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.
Does not apply.
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
Does not apply.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Does not apply.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access
to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Does not apply.
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate
distance to the nearest transit stop?
Does not apply.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would
the project eliminate?
Does not apply.
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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).
Does not apply.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
Does not apply.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
Does not apply.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Does not apply.
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.
Does not apply.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Does not apply.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic
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.
Does not apply.
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(NON -PROJECT PROPOSALS (E.G., SUBURBAN PLANS AND ZONING CODE TEXT CHANGES) MUST
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PAGES).
C. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON -PROJECT PROPOSALS
(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 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
implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary.
Applicant Responses: Agency Comments
1. How would the proposals be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air;
production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of
noise?
The Plan is a long-range water system plan that would not result directly in the implementation
of specific projects. Therefore, the Plan itself would be unlikely to increase long-term
discharges to water, emissions to air, production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous
substances, or production of noise. Overall, the Plan would not likely increase regional
discharges of pollutants to the environment.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
The Plan would not result in increased discharges to water, emissions to air, production,
storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances, or production of noise. Therefore, no
measures to avoid or reduce such increases are proposed.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
The Plan is a long-range water system plan that would not result directly in the implementation
of specific projects. The Plan itself would be unlikely to adversely affect plants, animals, or
fish, including threatened & endangered species. The Plan includes goals for the City of
Tukwila water conservation program. Reductions in water use through conversation would
reduce the need for surface water withdrawals, which could potentially benefit instream flows
and fish resources (including endangered salmonids), & aquatic & riparian plants & animals.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
Long-term adverse impacts on plants, animals, fish, and marine life are not expected under the
Plan. Therefore, measures to protect flora and fauna are not proposed.
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SEPA Checklist
Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary.
Applicant Responses: Agency Comments
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
The Plan is a Tong -range water system plan that would not result directly in the implementation
of specific projects. Therefore the Plan would be unlikely to directly deplete energy or natural
resources. The Plan itself would not require any additional long-term energy sources. The City
of Tukwila would continue to implement programs to meet water conservation goals, which
would further reduce the potential for depletion of water resources and energy supplies.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
The Plan would not result in long-term, adverse impacts on energy and natural resources.
Therefore, measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are not proposed.
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 habitats,
historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
See attached sheet.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
The Plan would not result in adverse, long-term impacts on environmentally sensitive areas or
areas designated for government protection. Therefore, no measures to protect such resources
are proposed.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
See attached sheet.
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C. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON -PROJECT PROPOSALS
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?
The Plan is a long-range water system plan that would not result directly in the
implementation of specific projects. Therefore, the Plan would be unlikely to directly use
or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for government protection.
The Plan also would be unlikely to adversely affect threatened and endangered species
habitat.
The Plan includes goals for the City of Tukwila's water conservation programs, which
may benefit instream flows. Maintaining instream flows would directly benefit habitat
for endangered salmonids, along with aquatic and riparian habitat used by other listed
species such as the bald eagle. Benefits to sensitive areas from water conversation would
occur at a lower level if the Plan were not implemented.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
The Plan is a non -project plan of future actions that would not directly affect land and
shoreline use in the planning area. The Plan itself would not change land and shoreline
uses or designations. The Plan includes the City of Tukwila's new water conservation
goals, which could benefit instream flows and shoreline uses.
The Plan is consistent with the requirements of the Growth Management Act and local
and regional land use plans. Any City of Tukwila actions themselves would not
encourage land or shoreline uses that are incompatible with existing plans. Future land
and shoreline uses would be determined by local land use plans, zoning codes, and
development regulations, not by the City of Tukwila activities.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
The Plan is a long-range water system plan that would not result directly in the
implementation of specific projects. Therefore, the Plan would be unlikely to directly
increase demand on transportation, public services, or utilities. The Plan itself would not
have any affects on transportation, public services, or non -water utilities. In planning to
meet future water demand, it is necessary to coordinate with other planning efforts to
ensure consistency. These include the coordinated water system plans with Cascade
Water Alliance, City of Seattle and neighboring water purveyors and King County's
Regional Wastewater Services Plan.
Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary.
Applicant Responses:
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
The Plan would not result in direct or indirect adverse impacts on shoreline and land uses.
Therefore, measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are not proposed.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
service and utilities?
See attached sheet.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
The Plan would not result in long-term, adverse impacts on transportation, public services, and
utilities. Therefore, measures to reduce or respond to such demand are not proposed.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with Local, State, or Federal
laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.
The Plan would be consistent with and support all local, state, and federal laws or requirements
for the protection of the environment. In implementing the Plan, the City of Tukwila would
comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
D. SIGNATURE
SEPA Checklist
Agency Comments
Under the penalty of perjury the abo answers under ESA Screening Checklist and State Environmental Policy Act
Checklist are true and co y fete he best of myJfowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to
make its decision.
Signature.
Date Submitted:
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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?
The Plan is a long-range water system plan that would not result directly in the
implementation of specific projects. Therefore, the Plan would be unlikely to directly use
or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for government protection.
The Plan also would be unlikely to adversely affect threatened and endangered species
habitat.
The Plan includes goals for the City of Tukwila's water conservation programs, which
may benefit instream flows. Maintaining instream flows would directly benefit habitat
for endangered salmonids, along with aquatic and riparian habitat used by other listed
species such as the bald eagle. Benefits to sensitive areas from water conversation would
occur at a lower level if the Plan were not implemented.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
The Plan is a non -project plan of future actions that would not directly affect land and
shoreline use in the planning area. The Plan itself would not change land and shoreline
uses or designations. The Plan includes the City of Tukwila's new water conservation
goals, which could benefit instream flows and shoreline uses.
The Plan is consistent with the requirements of the Growth Management Act and local
and regional land use plans. Any City of Tukwila actions themselves would not
encourage land or shoreline uses that are incompatible with existing plans. Future land
and shoreline uses would be determined by local land use plans, zoning codes, and
development regulations, not by the City of Tukwila activities.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
The Plan is a long-range water system plan that would not result directly in the
implementation of specific projects. Therefore, the Plan would be unlikely to directly
increase demand on transportation, public services, or utilities. The Plan itself would not
have any affects on transportation, public services, or non -water utilities. In planning to
meet future water demand, it is necessary to coordinate with other planning efforts to
ensure consistency. These include the coordinated water system plans with Cascade
Water Alliance, City of Seattle and neighboring water purveyors and King County's
Regional Wastewater Services Plan.
Please respond to all questions. Use separate sheets as necessary.
Applicant Responses:
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
The Plan would not result in direct or indirect adverse impacts on shoreline and land uses.
Therefore, measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are not proposed.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
service and utilities?
See attached sheet.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
The Plan would not result in long-term, adverse impacts on transportation, public services, and
utilities. Therefore, measures to reduce or respond to such demand are not proposed.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with Local, State, or Federal
laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.
The Plan would be consistent with and support all local, state, and federal laws or requirements
for the protection of the environment. In implementing the Plan, the City of Tukwila would
comply with all applicable Local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
D. SIGNATURE
SEPA Checklist
Agency Comments
Under the penalty of perjury the abo answers under ESA Screening Checklist and State Environmental Policy Act
Checklist are true and corpfete he best of myiowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to
make its decision.
Signature:
Date Submitted:
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CITY OF TUKWILA RECEIVED
Department of Community Develop 09 2013 SEPA
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98"l.�uwl �NVIRONIVIENTAL
Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX: (206) 431r8.9PM- REVIEW
E-mail.: planning@TuhvilaWA.gov
APPLICATION
FOR STAFF USE ONLY Permits Plus TYPE: P-SEPA
Planner:
File Number: �� 3
----6/47/
Application Complete Date:
Project File Number: .-)( /—_
63q
Application Incomplete Date:
Other File Numbers:
NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: 2012 TUKWILA WATER SYSTEM PLAN UPDATE
LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block and
subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection.
LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement).
Citywide for the Tukwila Water System
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR :
The individual who:
• has decision making authority on behalf of the owner/applicant in meetings with City staff,
• has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping development standards,
and
• is the primary contact with the City to whom all notices and reports will be sent.
Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Michael P. Cusick
6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila WA 98168
(206) 431-2441
michael.cusick@tukwilawa.gov
FAX: (206) 431-3665
Signature: Date:
9/00/67, /did, /J'7
�d/ se y1/ OD
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