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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA74-769 1 • 1 ��� ' 1 , , I I ; • WI ` y 1 1 Y', ;;://.:/' ' I ! 1 : I — II I d / /.Y 10 i G . ., , , , ,,, . , .° ,1, o 11 q , ,1 t I E_—__ — JA .rE- _ (Y. ry rt -- — —---.——... -a g ,191 ^to .aaa.Aar i4”-.....P. .•. ....�.-..a..�,OM , ..—--..-- ---- -- i ¢ rnYYl ..wrw.. vb. •err sal 1 A' y ; !i ;;' i7 3, HILL & ROWLEY : I SPECIAL } :4 /. , , CIAL PERMIT/ 1 , � , SITE APPROVAL L: 4 ¢9 ao e� i " U 'L 7 1 arr -- �, az n� no r' re� IlJ. I 1 I V . I �� . , I I,F ' f , , .. -- M I , .— ,,,.� .ri. Trili . r+d.-�...r..�,.m.m.«.am�l e. m. s.®. '±i�.ow.�-.®-«o.r.- a r.s9 UP—• -T—.....�.. •'• ...' W. Np 1 , . i I 1 I \fig L. I • SPECIAL PERMIT/SITE APPROVAL : 1 HAROLD W. HILL $ LOUIS B . ROWLEY; APPL . SP- 769- 74; special permit to I allow filling and grading in M-Plzone ; APPL . -SA-770- 74 ; site approval for office-warehouse facility; property located on West Valley Highway south of Ralph Leber Company , ' 1 Harold W. Hi 1 and 1 APPLICANT -Louis B . Rowley TOTAL AREA 101 ,623 sq . ft . PRINCIPAL ACCESS West Valley Highway • EXISTING ZONING M-P EXISTING USE Single Family Residential PROPOSED USE M-P ; Warehouse/Office. and Related Fill COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Manufacturing Park/Light Industrial ' 1 - • COMMENTS Site has been rezoned to M-P.. Applicant has applied for Shoreline Management Permit for Fill and site deveopmen,t . r BEGINNING OF FILE FILE TITLE SPEC.I R� �5� PEPMIT SP- ��9- 7�f IN t'I — P ZONE Co - 7Y HA�O� D W HILL �- LOUIS 8 . RIJWLEY 2 1AP5 r.•.I r7 _� ... LANDSCAPING FOR W1 L,UL1 FE URBAN INAREAS M M 1 1. v 19/4 Wildlife is one of nature's greatest indicators of a quality environment. In and around many urban and industrial centers, the numbers of .all species of wildlife has decreased to the point where most are non-existant. It is true that many species cannot be maintained under such conditions even with intensive management--they are just 'not compatible to the surrounding. Fortunately, a great number of wildlife species are compatible with urbanization if consideration is given to providing their basic needs--food, water and cover. Songbirds are the most typical of those wildlife species that can be attracted to even heavily urbanized areas, whether it be a housing development or an industrial complex. ,The secret is landscaping. Landscaping in the past has consisted of plants and their arrangements that best emphasize the buildings they surround and pleasing to the eye. However, plants that are attractive to man and useful to birds can be utilized with surprisingly successful results. By providing a greater diversity of trees, shrubs' and grasses, one automatically increases the chances of providing habitat for a greater variety of wildlife. By massing plantings, one also reduces the need for the pruning and maintenance necessary for grass and scattered plantings. Massing is, most effective when one combines different kinds, shapes and sizes of plants throughout the area. In other words, don't scatter conifers in one area and trees or shrubs in another. Mix them together. A large variety of plants are available to meet the needs of any landscape plan. Many of them won't provide food for a number of years but will provide cover and nesting sites. In the meanwhile, one may wish to provide artificial feeding stations along with drinking water to gain early benefits from the wildlife-designed landscape. A partial list of suitable plants includes: 1 , Alder, Red • Elderberry Apples Grape, Oregon Ash, Oregon • Hawthorn Ash, Mountain Huckleberry • Autumn Olive Honeysuckle Amur Bonrberry Juniper, Western , Birch Maple, Bigleaf - Blackberry Maple, Vine Blueberry Mt, Mahogany Bluegrass • Pyracantha Cascara Raspberry Ceanothus • Rose, Wild • Cherry, Bitter Russian Olive • Chokecherry Salal • • Clover Salmonberry Current, Red-flower Serviceberry Dogwood Pacific Snowberry Dogwood, Redosier Sumac Dogwood, Silky Sunflower • . Douglas-fir Willow, Dwarf Purple • • • . . . • • -44. WOODY I'IANTII AND THEIR VALUE A`; FOOD IOIt WILDLIFE PLANTS WILDLIFI Common Name Species Conifers Grand fir Abies Blue grouse, spruce grouse, chickadee, . nutcracker, porcupine, chickaree, chipmunk, mule deer Pacific silver fir Abies Same as above ' Noble fir Abies Same as above Sitka spruce Picea Spruce grouse, Franklin grouse, chickadee, red crosshill, white-winged crossbill , red breasted nuthatch, varying hare, porcupine , red squirrel . Lodgepole pine Pinus Blue grouse, Franklin grouse, spruce grouse, band-tailed pigeon, chestnut-backed chickadee, - • red crosshill, white-winged crossbill , evening grosbeak, pine grosbeak, nutcracker, red-breasted nuthatch, pygmy nuthatch, chickaree,1varying hare, porcupine, chipmunk, mule deer white- tailed deer Western white pine Pinus Same as above Douglas fir Pseudcuga Blue grouse, crossbill, pine siskin, beaver, chickaree, varying hare, red squirrel, shrew, mule deer, elk, black-tailed deer Western redcedar Juniperus Purple finch, evening grosbeak, Townsend solitaire, cedar waxwing, mule deer, ' white- tailed deer • Western hemlock Tsuga White-winged crossbill , siskin, chickaree, porcupine, black-tailed deer Hardwoods Oregon ash Fraxinus Wood duck, pine grosbeak, beaver • Black cottonwood Populus Ruffed grouse, heaver, varying hare, ', mule deer, white-tailed deer 4/74 tlw, , , . �� ,.ill . • I I Ir(•pon 1, i t e oak Ouercus Wood duck, rl]t 1 e.l !',)i ;: �. III,II;t l I ed tl turkey , red-shalt i CI- i er , is LI ,• i iuc jav, Calitorni;t la .,y, teller' 11 .I'1., 1_ lark, wh'ito-h yea sird outhat:ll,- cai'i itr'tl:,l., Lewis woodpecker, black •hear, raccoon, fox • squirrel , gray squirrel , l:iack-tailed Jeer, • white-tailed deer 'asL:ara buckthorns R.hamnus Catbird, mockingbird, crested myna , ru!Sset- hacked thrush, pi l eo l at ed woodpecker - i • fine maple • Acer Evening grosbeak, pine .grosbeak, procuPinc, mule deer, white-tailed deer, black-taliled deer 3igleaf maple Acer Same as above ted alder Alnus Common redpo11 , black-tailed deer, red- • shafted flicker )acific madrone Arbutus Chipmunk, black-tailed deer, BohonI:i;r ,axwing • low Sal ix Franklin grouse, pine grosbeak, common redpol'_ , • beaver, varying hare, white-tailed deer, elk , black-tailed deer ihrubs • 'acific dogwood 'Corpus Ruffed grouse, band-tailed pigeon, cardinal , evening grosbeak, pine grosbeak, crested • • myna, robin, cedar waxwing, rabbit , black- tailed deer • hue elderberry Sambucus Band-tailed pigeon, black-headed grosbeak, • steller jay,. brown thrasher, russet-backed thrush, pileolated woodpecker :ed elderberry Sambucus Same as above .ussian olive Elacagnus Grosbeak, robin, cedar waxwing ilueberry Vaccinium Bluebird, yellow-breasted chat , blue grouse • spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, l'ranklir. grouse, blue jay, orchard oriole, robin, turkey , cedar • waxwing , scarlet tanager, black hear, l,hit:e- tailed deer, chipmunk • 4/7-1 • • • • • Shrubs (Cont.) Huckleberry Gaylussacia Ruffed grouse, blue jay, red-headed wood- pecker, robin, turkey Kinnikinnick Arctostaphy- White-tailed deer, black-tailed deers, forest los grouse, blue grouse, Franklin grouse, spruce grouse, band-tailed pigeon, thrasher, turkey Salal Gaultheria Roosevelt elk, mountain beaver, black-tailed deer, bear, forest grouse, blue grouse, spruce grouse, band-tailed pigeon, chickaree, titwren Serviceberry Amelanchier Crow, magpie, ceda-r waxwing, bear, beaver, mule deer • English ivy Hedera Robin (Berries may be poisonous to ;Children, leaves poisonous to cattle.) Plant contains glocosidehederine . Holly Ilex Bluebird, catbird, mockingbird, robin, brown thrasher, yellow-bellied sapsucker Conothus Ceanothus Cottontail rabbit, mule deer, black-tailed deer, Roosevelt elk, chipmunk Mountain ash Sorbus Sharp-tailed grouse, evening grosbeak, pine grosbeak, cedar waxwing, Bohemian waxwing, Baltimore oriole, robin C. hawthorns Crataegus Sparrow, cedar waxwing, black bear, evening • grosbeak, pine grosbeak, turkey, yellow-bellied • sapsucker, blue jay, mockingbird Cotoneaster Pyracantha Catbird, mockingbird, purple finch, bluebird, brown thrasher, cedar waxwing, pileolated woodpecker Oregon grape - Mahonia Pheasant, mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, cedar waxwing Multiflora rose Rosa Mockingbird, cedar waxwing Barberries Berberis Rose-breasted grosbeak, robin, thrush (Swainson's) wood, Bohemian waxwing, cedar waxwing, rabbit, pheasant, mule deer, white- tailed deer, elk' • 4/74 Shrubs (Cont. ) Snowberry Symphoricar- Franklin grouse, pine grosbeak, robin, varied pos thrush, mule deer, white-tailed deer CoralberrySymphoricar- Nector for ruby-throated hummingbird. (Same ,pos as snowberry) • Blackberries Rubus Ruffed grouse, Franklin grouse, pheasant , cardinal, .catbird, yellow-breasted ;chat, crow, grosbeak, California jay, orchard oriole, robin, fox sparrow, summer tanager, brown thrasher, varied thrush, red-eyed and spotted towhee, marmot, rabbit, least chipmunk, mule deer, white-tailed deer. • • • • I • Underlined indicated plant is preferred food. , • 4/74 • • • CITY OF RENTON • APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT • • FOR OFFICE USE, ONLY ' File No. SP- >d 9- 7e.. • Fee $25. 00 Date Rec'd q/y( �` Receipt No. 07440 APPLICANT TO -COMPLETE ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6 : 1 . Name Richard Bouillon & Associates/Architects Phone 325-2553 Address 130 Lakeside, Suite F, Seattle, WA 98122 2. Property location West Valley Road & S.W. 43rd 3. Legal description (attach additional sheet if necessary) See attached. 4 . Number of acres or sq. ft. 2.333 acres Present zoning M-P • 5. What do you propose to develop on this property? Office 7 Warehouse Facility • 6. The following information shall be submitted with this application: Scale . A. Site and access plan (include setbacks , existing structures , easements , and other factors limiting development) , 1" = 10 ' or 20 ' B. Parking, landscaping and screening plan . .1" = 10 ' ' C. Vicinity map (include land use and zoning on adjacent parcels) 1" = 200 ' - 800 ' D. Building height and area (existing and proposed) 0:10 A special permit required by the Renton Mining, Excavation and Grading Ordinance shall submit the information. listed in Section. 4-2307 . 5 in addition to the above ,, 7. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: . Date approved Date denied Date appealed Appeal action • • Remarks • • • OBVII . Planning Dept . NPR 2619�4 2-73 • ,..• revised 1/74 A yM..W� A4./ /' // ,.._ . ,r AFFIDAVIT ;rt , , y .. g, duly sworn, declare that 1'4%P_m am t/ a ownerco t e pr pe ty invo ed in i application and that thaw , ' ;' foregoing statements . and answers herein contained and the information . : ' , herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of .-at" knowledge and belief. _ ' Subscribed and -sworn before me this // ' day of4 _ , 19 ' , Notary _Public in and for the State of • j :- 'wei % , Washington(' residing at s f '6, r ..,„,,,,,,4, aixiie ..c. Nara' ot;ary Pu is y ignature o Owner) • , say? �.�' � �. � �, '_ �w o Adds (Address -.�..�'. ?; ,,.-' ,,;- eg-e--- ___e-4---•"4------"( '6'-'1, --:- ' '''• • `-, -• ` '. Ca,ty - (St4te.),. ._ .. 7W-a --7._. -70--e31 - '-''' .• ,: - - (Te lephone) (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) C 'RTIFICATION ,h Thief is too certify that the foregoing application hae been inspected by me ,� and hays been found to - orough and complete in every particular ''sad, .tq. , conform to the •u f ca E latiOne of the Benton Planning Department `• :::::::: the fi ,4)� i �al.loation� •/,, ale f , ,, . . , VOC3 lai 0 19 By: o.o.Dme w ' NiviivG DCY Renton Plannijng Dept. .• • • o CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WORKSHEET FOR OFFICE USE ONLY : , Application No . ,L---7Gf1- ''7-7f Negative Dec . Date Received EIS INSTRUCTIONS : . The purpose of this information is to assist the vari - - ous departments of the City to determine whether an environmental impact statement will be required before approving and issuing a per- mit for a proposed project . Single family residential uses in non sensitive areas are exempt from this requirement as established by Washington Administrative Code 173-34. i In addition to the following information , please submit a vicinity map _ ( recommend scale : 1" representing 200 ° to 800 ° ) and a site map (rec- ommended scale : 1" representing 10 ' to 40 ' ) . APPLICANT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ITEMS 1 THROUGH 30 BELOW : 1 . Name of applicant Richard Bouillon & AscoriatPs/Architects; 2 . Mailing address 130 Lakeside, Suite F Seattle, WA 98122 Telephone 325-2553 3. Applicant is : Downer (i]Lessee I 'Contract purchaser Cl:lother (specify) Architect 4. Name and address of owner , if other than applicant : Harold W. Hill Construction Co. , Inc. P.O. Box 686, Mercer Island, WA 98040 ' Telephone 232-7500 5 . General location of proposed project (give street address if any ._ , _ — or nearest street anal intersection West Valley Road & S.W. 43rd ( '� _ !J P.J •L {j� ..I...�I - 2 - 6 . Legal description ( if lengthy , attach as separate sheet) The north 321 .90 feet of the south 923.00 feet of that portion of Govt. Lot 7, Section 25, Twp 23 North, Range 4 East, W.M. in .King County, Wash, !, lying west 'of the Puget Sound Power and Light Co. right-of-way, and east of the West Valley Road; EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the State of Washington for highway purposes as recorded under King County Recording No. 6409834. (Security Title Insurance Policy No. 303101 ) . 7 . Area 2.333 Acres Dimensions 240' x 322' 8. Intended use of property or project ( include details : number of units , volume , etc . ) : Office - Warehouse Facility 9 . Generally describe the property and existing improvements : Distribution facility with truck and rail access • 10 . Total construction cost or fair market value of proposed project including additional developments contemplated : 610,000 11 . Construction dates (month and year) for which permit is requested : Begin August 15, 1974 End January 15, 1975 - 3 - 12 . List any other permits for this project from state , federal , or other local governmental agencies for which you have applied or will apply, including the name of the issuing agency,' whether the permit has been applied for , and if so , the date of the applica- tion , whether the application was approved or denied and the date of same , and the number of the application or permit : Date Agency Permit Type Submitted* Number Status** King County Dept. of Public Works Hydraulics Pending Renton Planning Comm. 2 - Shoreline Renton Planning Comm. Fill Renton Planning Comm. Site Approval * Leave blank if not submitted . ** Approved , denied or pending. 13 . Has an Environmental Impact Statement or an Environmental Assess- - ment been prepared for the proposed project? yes- F1 no If "yes " submit copy with this environmental impact wo,rksheet . 14. Are there similar projects , both public and private , existing or planned in the immediate area : yes 1 no X don ' t know If "yes"' explain . fl 15 . Is the proposed project located in or adjacent to an area or structure having unique or exceptional historic , cultural , or other values considered important by some sectors of the popu- lation? yes r [ ° If "yes explain . 16 . Is the proposed project located in an area that may be considered sensitive and is subject to erosion , landslides , floods , etc . ? IX l yes no If grIVE1) ° Flood control area - permit applied for APR 2 r • Is7 vij 44/ NGDEPR • • - 4 - 17 . Is the proposed project located in an area that has a 'number of large trees or other natural landscaped areas , waterways , marshes or wildlife? eyes , no If "yes " !explain . Green River Frontage ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PROPOSED PROJECT : In the following questions summarize what the applicant feels will be the environmental impact , both beneficial and adverse , of the proposed project . Consideration should be given to both the human and natural environmental as well as physical , social , and aesthetic aspect . For projects which are part of a more extensive plan , consider the implications of the entire plan and not just the project now being proposed . 18. Land Use : Will the project have a significant effection land • use in the surrounding area? JLyes no Explain : , Further the planned development 19 . Project Design and Appearance : Will the project design , appear- ance , landscaping , etc. , assure the maximum protection fo.r the natural environment? lyes Jno Explain : ! • 20. Ground Contours : Does the proposed project have an effect on the existing ground contours of the project location?, IXlyes no . Is the project likely to cause erosion or sedimentation? ryes no? If "yes" to either!, explain . X , Bldg area to be filled - special permit applied for - 5 - 21 . Air Quality: Will construction of the project and use of the completed project have a substantial effect on the existing air quality? (Consider the effect of any gas , chemicals , ; smoke , . dust , particulate matter , and odors ) ? yes -(ln° If "yes " explain . 22 . Water Quality : Will construction of the project and use of the completed project be likely to have an effect on the existing water quality of the area? (Consider the adequacy ofldrainage and runoff and the likely endpoint of any liquids draining from the project. ) [_Ayes , X,no . Is there a good possibility that this project will re,quir n expansion of local water and/or � _ I yes sewer facilities? es Ix Ino - - If "yes" to either,, explain . 23 . Noise : Will construction of the project or use of the completed project significantly affect the existing noise levels of the area? [X iyes j ino . Will the project be affected by airports , freeways , railroads or other sources of noise? j yes ;xi no If "yes" to either , , explain . Minimal increase in noise level during construction phase. , 24 . Population Density : Will a noticeable population change result from this project? ( Consider the present density per acre in the surrounding community to the proposed density of the project and including daytime density. ) [lyes T1no . Will the pro- ject. cause periodic or temporary fluctuations in population due to tourism , employment , shopping , schools , etc . ( `yes Jilno . If "yes " to either , explain . (gs OtGC�lEC; I .. - 6 - I I 25 . Effect on Po ulation : Will the proposed action directlly or in- direc-t y cause t e relocation of a sizeable number of persons or the division or disruption of existing community patteirns ,of liv- ing? yes pino If "yes" explain . 26 . Schools and Parks : Will the proposed project have an effect on schools and parks in the area? yes Xno If "yes" explain . ' I 27 . Transportation : Will construction of the project or u!se of the completed project have a significant impact on transportation in the area? -J I yes X I no Explain : Employees only 28. . Public Use : Will the project be available for use by all sectors P., of the public? [— ye5 [X' no Explain : No direct contact with the public 29 . Other Impacts : Identify any other beneficial or adverse environ- mental impacts which may result from the construction ;or comple- tion of the proposed project. No significant impact i - 7 - • 30 . VIEWS OF LOCAL GROUPS : Have you made your plans known to interested community itroups or neighbors in the vicinity of the project? [ yes ino If "yes" what are their reactions? If "no" do you intend , to contact these people?, yes [jno • • • • • • • CERTIFICATION BY. OWNER/REPRESENTATIVE • The Owner/Representative identified in Item No . 1 or 4 above hereby certifies that the information furnished in this Environmental Work- sheet is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge . /47/44A4t3, AccnriatP April », 11474 Signature Title Date Robert H. Olschewsky • • • • c?"-.) • _ 8 _ TO BE 'FILLED IN BY CITY DEPARTMENTS REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comments : Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comments : Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date 47. • . 0 • REVIEW Br OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : ;.-.5 Department : 414'I� Comments : I• • • • Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date REVIEW BY OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS : Department : Comments : • • Signature of Director or Authorized Representative . Date - 10 - ACTION BY RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL A. Staf review determined that project : Has no significant environmental impact and application should be processed without further consideration of environmental effects . May have significant environmental impact and a complete environmental assessment should be prepared by applicant prior to further action on request for permit. B . Reasons for above conclusion : Ona-S 1Ar Coa.Yriwa.3 Aso s�cviFtGt�,vr N�.-;� c� �jUirM3i.. fq{2. LAAL-t7LA =lam 1-ikEATA,T, MOSI" q.a 0I1,0J i iJT1 OT7O D c 3rr .. Z s cc-r(A.1 US i opiC.I$Ti toEr Fusz-�(- e.- i--55 OkitJA<T<J i RadostIp tiSef IS /i1 f 'Lo: wI14 4 `ac-q(SI:D c-ArJc /kp. 12 3 14-4<4, Dula✓ MiT I 4t1-i 1J4- oaJ I i-17 151 -rwe- 1 kis(4-n.)1 t of rAc.T ON) 2EE.11) I�l:� Tit N CZG4TioN kiJT V lAu y iz-oAc T r c Li -Tha5v i c.; Srr 4IJf T!JC -r-1u' lZ , �� �► Pogo ti -r St —r'e tN�z� ►2a.�a� A<�n.i.0v N(3 MAY ��� x�t y N�i i-r 14u�+ ►Z-; ign ure o Responsib a icial or Authorized Representative Date : Gd/p 1. Form : EI,S-1 PlanninglDepartment October 15 , 1973 • Affidavit of Publication • STATE OF WASHINGTON NOTICE'OF PUBLIC HEARING 1 , COUNTY OF KING ss. RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION ' • RENTON,WASHINGTON 1 • A.PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE RENTON PLAN- c ..., being first duly sworn on NING COMMISSION AT ITS REGU ,.t;.,•-.Zit'h. %.i;111,1 LAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, RENTON, WASHINGTON, ON MAY 22, 1974, oath, deposes and says that is the of AT 8:00 P.M. TO'CONSIDER THE THE RENTON RECORD-CHRtlICLE, a 41/Iiiiteldgitiekilipaper. That FOLLOWING PETITIONS: said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for 1. REZONE FROM G6000 TO more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, R-3; file No. R-756-74; I printed and published in the English language continually as a tri property located on Lake weekly •newspaper in Renton, KingCounty, Washington, and it is now • Washington,o,N. E. 52ndof aSt. y g adjacent to E. St. and during all off said time was printed in an office maintained at the Legal description on file in aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton Planning Department of- Record-Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of Tice. the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to-wit, King 2. REZONE FROM G TO M-P; County, file No. R-773-74; property located southeast of Longa- cresat the Washington.That the annexed is a ••�� east endce of theck Longacres • "�"CtW s d'ur l �`�'�0 Race Track.southerly park- ' • ing area. Legal description on file in Planning Depart- ment office. 3. SPECIAL PERMIT. TO CON- as it was published in regular issues (and STRUCT A PETROLEUM not in supplement form of said newspaper)once each issue for a period MARKETING PLANT IN H-1 ZONE: file No. SP-734.73;' property located approx. Vs of consecutive issues, commencing on the - ORO mile west of East Valley; TION FACILITY AND Highway, midway between; OFFICE/LIBRARY FACILITY; day of , 19 . , and ending the Olympic Pipeline - Mobil; ' file No. SA-772-74;'proper- 12 k' 4 Oil site, and Longacres, ty' located southeast of Race Track. Legal descrip-, Longacres Race Track at day of , 19 , both dates tion• on file in Planning' . east end of Longacres inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its ' Department office. 1 Race.Track;southerly park-, subscribers during all of said period.That the full amount of the fee 4. SPECIAL PERMIT TO AL-, • ing area. LOW FILLING AND GRAD-i. ALL PERSONS ,INTERESTED OR .ING IN L-1 ZONE, file No.' OBJECTING TO SAID. PETITIONS charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of$ r..::.:1 which ' SP-768-74; property located ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT r' at•3000.East'Valley Road,; THE • PLANNING COMMISSION has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one h nc�red words Legal de$criptioq,on,file in i MEETING ON May:.22, 1974 AT 8: for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each 'Planning Department of-i 00 P.M. TO VOICE THEIR PRO- subsequent insertion. -' fCe TESTS OR OBJECTIONS TO SAME. 5. SPECIAL PERMIT TO AL-, BYLUND V. WIK,SECRETARY / LOW FILLING AND GRAD-' RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION ,,�('.-_, _ CL.11,� �,L�.�-� ING IN M-P ZONE; file No. CERTIFICATION ?-1 J SP-769-74; property located , I, Michael L.• Smith, HEREBY on West Valley Highway CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF south of Ralph Leber Co. THE ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE Otte t;;,vwi,. Legal description on file in • POSTED BY ME IN THREE CON- Planning ,,Department,, of- 'SPICUOUS PLACES ON THE PROP- rice. ERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 6: SPECIAL 'PERMIT TO'CON-•'PRESCRIBED BY LAW. 15 , STRUCT-TWO TOWNHOUSE—;ATTEST:Subscribed and sworn to DUPL�� ,19 ► ZONE; File ,N o.S"IN.1,R- .before me; a Notary Public, on ,-,. jl t ;. ,the,9th'day of May, 1974. `�,�r , ,property located, gt south-, 1 Harriet,M,Hilder G( �_ vt.�4 east corner'of intersection ' Signed Michael L. Smith N.E. Sunset Blvd. and Notar Pu lic in and for the State of Washington, Queen Ave. N.E. Legal de- ' Published in the 'Renton Re- ,esiding at Renton,King County. scription on file in Plan- cord-Chronicle May 12, 1974.' o ' ping Department office. R2747. 7. SITE APPROVAL FOR OF- . FI—Passed bythe Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective IN M-P ZONEUSE FACILITY- "� g IN M-P ZONE; file No. SA- June 9th,1955. • 770-74; property located on. West Valley. Highway south —Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, of Ralph Leber Cp: Legal ' adopted by the newspapers of the State. ' 'description on file in'Plan- • ning Department office. ' 8. SITE APPROVAL FOR AUC- -- 1 i I I L N !'lI', PUBLIC AkING WILL. BE HL,_ U NY lili 1'1 MMi : '. IyN A : I fS ▪ t,ULAk ML L I I NG IN W. CuuNC i L L HAMNL k , , ! I I i HAl I k! N I uN , ►Y;h`>II I N!, 111N , I, MAY 22 Pi74 , AI : U I' . . Iu ► uLiHWIiIL. • IIL1ONS . 1 . REZONE FROM G6000 TO R-3 ; file No . R-756-74 ; property located on Lake Washington , south of and adjacent to N . E . 52nd St . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 2 . REZONE FROM G TO M-P ; file No . R-773-'74 ; property located southeast of Longacres Race Track at the east end of the Longacres Race Track southerly parking area . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . j 3 . SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A PETROLEUM MARKETING PLANT IN H-1 ZONE : file No . SP-734-73 ; property located approx ., 1/2 mile west of East Valley Highway , midway between Olympic Pipeline - Mobil Oil site -and Longacres Race Track . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 4 . SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW FILLING AND GRADING IN L- 1 ZONE , file No . - SP-768-74 ; property located •at 3000 East Valley Road . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 5 . SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW FILLING AND GRADING IN M-P ZONE ; file No . SP-769-74 ; property located on West Va lley Highway south of Ralph Leber Co . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 6 . SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT TWO TOWNHOUSE DUPLEX UNITS IN R-2 ZONE ; File No . SP-771-74 ; property located at southeast corner of intersection N . E . Sunset Blvd . and Queen Ave . N . E . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 7 . SITE APPROVAL FOR OFFICE-WAREHOUSE FACILITY IN M-P ZONE ; file " No . SA-770-74 ; property located on West Valley Highway south of Ralph Leber Co . Legal description on file in Planning Department office . 8 . SITE APPROVAL FOR AUCTION FACILITY AND OFFICE/ LIBRARY ( FACILITY ; file No . SA-772-74 ; property located southeast of Longacres Race Track at east end of Longacres Race Track southerly parking area . ALL PERSONS INTERESTED OR OBJECTING 10 SAID PETITIONS ARE INVITED TO BE ('RESENT AT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MELTING ON May 22,_ 1974 Ai 6 : 00 P . M. TO VOICE THEIR PROTESTS OR ONJEL1INNS 10 SAME . BYLUND V . WIK , SECRETARY PUBLISHED May 12 , 1974 RLN.ION PLANNING COMMISSION • Cp.)) OCAf IUN I , Michael L . Smith HEREBY CLk"I li Y ( HAI TuRLI. COPILS 0 INC ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE-POSTED BY-ME IN THREE CONSPILUUU ) PL1.CI.S ON THL PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW . ATTEST : Subscribed and worn i.0 before me , a Notary uii the 9th day of May . . ._. 74, • • • ROUTE SCIII;DI1ld: PLANNING DEPARTMENT DATE ROUTED e*0 PLEASE REVIEW THIS APPLICATION FOR; . Rl:%ONI; MAJOR L'1J1'1' SITE AI'I'ROVAL SHORT PL/Vl' SPECIAL 1'L'RN.: 1' clk,L. I41k.A, LE), WAIVER ! SHORELINE MANAGEMENT • PERMIT OR EXEMPTION AND RETURN TO TIlE PLANNING DEPARTMENT az, WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE, BEFORE. 7 SIGNATURE OR INITIAL DEPARTMENT APPROVAL DENIAL DATE 4101—iir" r7/271- TRAFFIC ENG ENGINEER IN : s`- i c/_ 7y I'IP.E-- HEA LT 1-I )•)--( PfIR 5//z/1/94 REVIEWER'S COMMENTS OR APPROVAL CONDITIONS : .iti/o-Y ' f- �o� Cd Ij . I • F Staff Report June 12 , 1974 Page Three APPLICATION: SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICANT: HAROLD HILL & LOUIS B. ROWLEY REQUEST: Applicant requests approval from Planning Commis- sion to fill subject site. COMMENTS : Staff has contacted applicant and requested a revised detailed landscaping plan incorporating existing plant material on the site and the S .C.S. landscaping requirements. Applicant has retained a landscaper to develop a plan incorporating these concerns. STAFF Continue until the requested landscape plan RECOMMENDA- is received and reviewed. TION: • APPLICATION: SITE APPROVAL • APPLICANT: HAROLD HILL & LOUIS B. ROWLEY REQUEST: Planning Commission approval of site devllop- ment plans for subject site. STAFF Continue until the requested landscape plan is RECOMMENDA- received and reviewed. TION: • • • • • • ✓/ w/ems Staff Report May 22 , 1974 Page Three ' I GARY MERLINO (CONTINUED) : COMMENTS : 1 . The major area on the site could be con-. sidered a fragile area. 2 . The site has been partially filled prior to the adoption of Ordinance 2820 . 3. The applicant does not have a use plan pre- sently planned for the site , although he has alluded to its use as a storage yard for his construction equipment .' 4 . The eastern edge of the property is a poten- tial site for a Valley drainage channel, 5 . Proposal would require a floodplain permit from the King County Department of Hydraulics . 1 STAFF Recommend continuation pending further input regard- RECOMMENDA- ing proposed development and possible environmental TION : assessment . 1 APPLICATION : SPECIAL PERMIT ' APPLICANT : HAROLD, W. HILL Fa LOUIS B . ROWLEY (Site plan review also requested) LOCATION : South of• Ralph Leber Co . on West Valley lighway. ZONING : M/P _ APPLICABLE Ordinance 2820 , Mining, Excavation and Grading . SECTIONS OF THE • ZONING CODE : • 1 REQUEST : Applicant requests special permit from Planning Commission to fill subject site with approxi- mately ,6 , 000 cubic yards of material . 1 COMMENTS : 1 . Application for Shoreline Management Permit has been submitted. 2 . Specific site is not considered to be; a unique and fragile area. 1 3. There are a number of healthy trees at the southwest corner of the existing hous1e that should be saved. STAFF Recommend approval of special permit subject to RECOMMENDA- the preservation of existing trees and plant TION : materials as per staff approval and incorporation of these existing trees in the overall landscape plan . Renton Planning Com ,sion Meeting June 12 , 19. , Page Six The Chairman asked for a change of order in the agenda tojconsider • the request of Messrs . Neisheim, Bitney and Grouws for further re- view of their rezone application , approval of which had been recom- mended with restrictive covenants on May 8 , 1974. It was MOVED BY SCHOLES , SECONDED BY GIBSON , THAT THE AGENDA BE REVISED TO CONSIDER THE NEI;HEIM, BITNEY AND GROUWS REZONE APPLICATION. AT THIS TIME . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . • E1 NEISHEIM BITNEY & GROUWS ; Appl . R-764-74• rezone from GS-1 to L-1; property located on S .W. 16th St. between Oaksdale and Pacific Ave. S.W. The Chairman requested a status report from the Planning staff. Planner Smith reminded the Commission of their prey- sous actions noting that approval was recommended with re- strictive covenants . The covenants were prepared and I tJec? ed for l wgal i ty by the City Attorney, but the appl i - .,:e. have indicated changes on the covenants that they feel °., appropriate and request a return to the Commission to present additional information for consideration. Its was noted that a new hearing, properly posted and advertised, "°-auid ha,e to ne taken into consideration in making the, e ;ee. It was indicated that it is the Commissions preogative to determine if they wish to reconsider. Jr. Smith reviewed the recommendation of the Commission and the restrictive covenants established and also des- cribed the applicants proposed changes . Discussion followed regarding appropriateness of a Planning Commission rehearing versus a hearing to be held by the City Council . It was the consensus that the Commi ssi en had considered alternatives at the original hearing and con- curred unanimously in their recommendation to the Council . e-r W as :E 4 MOVED BY SEYMOUR, SECONDED BY NOLA, THAT INASMUCH AS THE COMMISSION FEELS THAT A FAIR PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD REGARD- ING T E NEISHEIM, BITNEY AND GROUWS REZONE APPLICATION,, AND THAT ALL MATTERS WERE CONSIDERED, THAT THE COMMISSION WOULD STAND ON ITS PREVIOUS. RECOMMENDATION AND ASK THE COUNCIL TO PROCEED WITH ITS HEARING ON THE MATTER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. NEW PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS : for June 26 meeting The Chairman introduced the new public hearing items and requested a brief summary on each from the Planning staff. REZONE: A, PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE FOR ESTATE D. J . LAVIOLETTE AND M. W . LOTTO; Appl . No. R- 4; rezpne from G to L-1 or M.-Pe property located West Valley ' Highway between N of S . J. 43rd and S of Hill-Raleigh properties . Mr. Smith, planner, pointed out the 12 acre site located on the West Valley Highway and noted significant landmarks in the vicinity. He stated that the property is adjacent to the Scarsella property to the north , and the ponding area on that site also flows onto this one . The ponding area and associated wetlands were noted. At present there are no development, plans . Development of the site will require filling , at which time the Mining , Excavation and Grading Ordinance will apply. Site approval will also be required, should M-P zoning be recommended. The site is also within the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act. f 'I Renton Planning Commission Meeting June 12, 1974 Page Five SPECIAL PERMIT AND SITE APPROVAL: D. HAROLD W. HILL & LOUIS B. ROWLEY ; A pl . SP-769-74; special permit to allow filling and grading in M-P zone; and Appl . SA-770-74; site approval for office- wareouse facility; property located on West Valley Highway south of Ralph Leber Co. SITE APPROVAL The Chairman requested a status report on the continued application from the staff. Mr. Smith, planner, reminded the Commission that the site had been recently rezoned to M-P and the request continued to allow finalization of the landscape plan to provide for Soil Conservation Service preservation of natural area recommendations . The applicants have retained a landscape designer who has submitted a plan that complies with S .C.S. requirements and its approval is recommended by the staff. The Chairman called for comment from the audience but received no response. Following discussion , it was MOVED BY SEYMOUR, SECONDED BY WIK, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED.. MOTION CAR- RIED UNANIMOUSLY. ACTION: • MOVED BY SEYMOUR, SECONDED BY NOLA, THAT THE HAROLD.W. HILL AND LOUIS B. ROWLEY SITE APPROVAL APPLICATION BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO: 1. STAFF APPROVAL OF FINAL LANDSCAPE PLAN INCOR- PORATING AS MUCH EXISTING PLANT MATERIAL AS IS REASONABLY POSSIBLE. 2. THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE TWO PERCENT PRESER- VATION OF NATURAL AREA AS REQUESTED BY THE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE BE INCORPORATED INTO THE SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS. . 3. POSTING OF A PERFORMANCE BOND FOR INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING AND A THREE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD, AND OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE STAFF. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. SPECIAL PERMIT Discussion continued on the Harold W. Hill and Louis B. Rowley application for special permit to allow filling and grading in an M-P'. zone. Filling and grading plans were reviewed by Planner Smith . One foot of fill and four feet of preload for the building are proposed for } a total of 9,000 cubic yards . �;;°' Following discussion it was MOVED BY SCHOLES , SECONDED BY GIBSON, THAT THE HILL AND ROWLEY SPECIAL PERMIT PUB- LIC HEARING BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ACTION: MOVED BY SCHOLES, SECONDED BY GIBSON, THAT THE HILL AND ROWLEY SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR FIZZING AND GRADING IN AN M-P ZONE BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. r• ovs ti 41 O C.) % ,:,�\ G YLANNIN(.; DEPARTMENT • I:ENTON, %VAS I1Nit;`I`ON ' r MUNICIPAL BUILDING • HINION.WASHING ION 9tiOhb XAXXIM -33 235-2550 ' �spoRr cAPn May 23, 1974 Richard Bouillon and Associates/Architects 130 Lakeside - Suite F Seattle, Washington 98122 Attention: Mr. Robert 0lschewsky Regarding: Landscape Plan for Harold W. Hill Construction Company - West Valley Highway Dear Mr. Olschewsky: I am forwarding you a copy of the landscape material for, wildlife areas recommended by the Soil Conservation Service.' In addition, you may be able to receive information from the Audubon Society and the University of Washington Arboretum regarding suitable wildlife vegetation. We hope this will assist you in revising your landscape plan of substantial meterials and density required for wild-I, life habitation to meet the Soil Conservation Service require- ments. The Planning Commission continued your application until the June 12th Administrative Meeting. We need to meet with you as soon as possible so to resolve this matter in order to expedite a decision on your application. If we can be of further assistance, please contact Mike Smith or Joan Lankford of the Planning Department. Very truly yours, Joan A. Lankford Assistant Planner/ Landscape Designer Enclosures JAL/ms Renton Planning Commission Meeting May 22 , 1974 Page Ten 5• ADMINISTRATIVE: A, COMMITTEE REPORTS 1 . ZONING COMMITTEE In view of the late hour, it was agreed that dis- cussion of the Zoning Committee CBD Parking and Building Height Limitations recommendations e considered in a work session on May 29 , 7 : 30 p .m. 2 . COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE Chairman Humble announced a committee meeting to be held on May 29 , 7 : 30 p . m. , to view a film on development of the Green River Valley. This meet- ing will be held in conjunction with the meeting regarding the Central Business District parking proposal . 3. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE SPECIAL PERMIT - ROGER PETERSON & STAN WITSOE Chairman Scholes advised that the City Attorney ;:ffered his opinion regarding the restric- carat concern the Peterson-Witoe special permit application . A committee meeting was held to consider the proposal but no conclu- sions were reached . Another meeting will be scheduled . TEMPORARY PERMIT - WIECHMANN ENTERPRISES Chairman Scholes announced that a field trip to the Lynnwood - Edmonds area to view a storage garage development similar to the Weichmann proposal will be scheduled for Tues . , May 27 , 6 : 30 p .m. As there was no further business before the Commission , it was MOVED BY ROSS , SECONDED BY SEYMOUR , THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . The meeting was adjourned at 11 : 25 p .m . 1/, 04 Bylu . Wlk , Secretary Clark Teegarden , Chairman - -•rr //;--Le} Renton Planning Commission Meeting May 22, 1974 Page Nine Mr. Lawrence S . Saviage , 1426 Queen Ave . N . E . , Renton , an adjacent owner, cited difficult conditions on his lot as a result of Mr. Kirkman ` s changing the contour of land in the area . He stated his concern is whether the applicant will carry out his proposal to a conclu- sion . Discussion followed regarding the original agreement concerning off-site improvements and possible correc- tion of these conditions . ACTION: In view of the absence of the applicant , it WAS MOVED BY HUMBLE, SECONDED BY MOLA, THAT THE JAMES C. KIRKMAN APPLICATION BE CONTINUED UNTIL THE JUNE 12 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. SPECIAL PERMIT AND SITE APPROVAL: D, HAROLD W. HILL & LOUIS B. ROWLEY ; Appl . SP-769-74 ; special permit to allow filling and grading in M-P zone ; and Appl . SA-770-74 ; site approval for office- warehouse facility ; property located on West Valley Highway south of Ralph Leber Co . SPECIAL PERMIT The Chairman requested background information from Mr. Ericksen , stating that the special permit for filling and request for site approval would be considered simultaneously . The Planning Director noted that the 2 . 3 acre site had been rezoned recently to M-P . He pointed out its loca- tion on the map , indicating other development in the vicinity. Six thousand cubic yards of fill are planned . He described filling and grading plans , noting that the site has already been partially filled. SITE APPROVAL Proposed development is for a warehouse/office facil - ity which complies with M-P standards . Planned landscaping was described by the Planning Direc- tor and indicated on the plot plan . Mr. Ericksen noted that the plan does not provide adequately for Soil Con- servation Service preservation of natural area recom- mendations , and therefore revisions in terms of quantity and type of plant materials are recommended . Discussion followed regarding planned development of the site . It was noted that the applicants were not present. ACTION: MOVED BY SEYMOUR, SECONDED BY GIBSON, TO CONTINUE THE HAROLD W. HILL AND LOUIS B. ROWLEY APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO FILL AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL UNTIL THE JUNE 12, 1974, MEETING. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. U PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RH:NTGN, WASHINGTON t (P4 MUNICIPAL BUILDING ® RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 ii 235-2550 O /114 0�.�TFo iri01 MEMORANDUM May 22, 1°974 TO: Files FROM: Joan Lankford, Landscape Designer RE: Landscape Plan for Harold W. Hill and Louis B. Rowley - West Valley Highway I talked with Bob Olschewsky from Richard Bouillon and Associates/Architects, per telephone, regarding the Planting Design and materials. He was informed ,that the planting areas were adequate, however, a new planting design would be required because the plan, as submitted, was inadequate to meet the Soil Conservation Service's requirements. The purpose'of the S.C.S. landscape requirements are to , provide a wildlife refuge that includes a mixture of large and small trees, shrubs and groundcover in sufficient quantities to provide screening and nesting areas. • It was requested that a new landscape plan be submitted for approval by-the Planning Department. In addition, it was suggested that the existing vegetation be inventoried and save as much as possible. JAL/ms OFR� PLANNING DEPARTMENT * RENTON,WASHINGTON .INNIRo • MUNICIPAL BUILDING A RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 • 235-2550 O tp 04, DsErsl���� MEMORANDUM • May 22, 1974 • TO: Files FROM: Joan Lankford, Landscape, Designer RE: Landscape Plan for Harold W. Hill and, Louis B. Rowley m West Valley Highway I talked with Bob Olschewsky from Richard Bouillon and Associates/Architects, per telephone, regarding the Planting Design and materials. He was informed ,that the planting areas were adequate, however, a new planting design would be required because the plan, as submitted, was inadequate to meet the Soil Conservation Service's requirements. The purpose'of the S.C.S. landscape requirements are to provide a wildlife refuge that includes a mixture of large and small, trees, shrub and groundcover in sufficient quantities to provide screening and nesting areas. • It was requested that a new landscape plan be submitted for approval by.:the Planning Department. In additioi, it was suggested that the existing vegetation be inventoried and save as much as possible. JAL/ms 11. 47 U 6.11R PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON, WASHINGTON 0 n .may MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 • 235-2550 O �- 40 47' £D �� MEMORANDUM May 17 , 1974 ' TO : Files FROM: . Mike Smith SUBJECT : Harold Hill & Louis Rowley Site Approval I talked today with Bob Olchewsky of Bouillon and Associates , architects for the applicant. I informed him that his landscape plan although having suitable areas designated for landscaping , was deficient in both quantity of material and type of material pro- vided. I also informed him of the presence of many suitable plant materials on site and that he should make every effort to retain these in his final land- scape plan . He indicated that he would do so . I told him that Our landscape architect would be con- tacting him to discuss this matter further. I also told him that certain ingress/egress problems from West Valley Highway would have to be. solved through cooperation, with the highway department. • MS :wr /1,'// c rr-‘"a - ' . till 4`' S/ee.'4/ ice-re-m/ n,C,' 5 - 2--11-, . • • 1 . p1'h a N. } Public Notices 1 ublic Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENTON PLANNING COMMISSION mile .west 'of East Valley . • ..;TION FACILITY '' AND RENTON,WASHINGTON Highway, midway between. . : .::OFFICE/LIBRARY' FACILITY; •" " Rti.S�2 BE .Olympic" Pipeline • Mobil ,, '' 'files.No. SA•772.74; proper.- H' A;PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE Oil site and Longacres ' • ty located southeast of .. HELD- BY' THE N AT I PLAN- Race Track: Legal descrip-. • • Longacres'Race Track at NING COMMISSION AT ITS CREGU- OUNCIL. tion 'on file in Planning ; , east. end "of Longacres LAR MEETING IN THE COUNCIL. • Department office.- _."Race"Track southerly-park- CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, RENTON, 4. SPECIAL PERMIT.TO AL- ing area. AWASHIN T 8:00GTON, ON MAY 22, 1974, LOW FILLING AND GRAD-;-ALL''''PERSONS';INTERESTED OR AT 00 P.M!T CONSIDER THE • ING IN L-1'ZONE,'file No. :,OBJECTING TO SAID Y•'PETITIONS . FOLLOWING PETITIONS: SP-76874; property located, ARE INVITED TO BE PRESENT AT ' •1."REZONE FROM G6000 TO • at 3000,East.Valley Road, THE. PLANNING •COMMISSION R 3; file No. R-�56 Legal description,on file in , MEETING ON May=22, 1974 AT 8: • ; 'property located on Lake Planning Department. of- 00 P,M. TO VOICE 'THEIR PRO• Washington, south of and. face. • TESTS OR'OBJECTIONS'TO SAME'. Legala descriptionnt to N. E, 52nd'St. • 5. SPECIAL PERMIT TO AL- " ' BYLUNDV.•WIK,SECRETARY lan g on Departmentfile F- LOW FILLING AND GRAD•,•j1ENTON PLANNING COMMISSION • Planning of- ING IN M-P ZONE; file No.'• 'CERTIFICATION ' • E SP-769-74; property located • " 2. REZONE FROM G TO M-P; I, :Michael L 'Smith, HEREBY" file No. R 773.74; property ' 'on West Valley' Highway "CERTIFY THAT THREE COPIES OF •located squtheast'of Longa- . south of:Ralph 'Leber Co.. :THE 'ABOVE DOCUMENT WERE cres Race.Track at the Legal description on file in POSTED-BY ME IN THREE;"CON• east end of.the Longacres Planning' Department of- 'SPICUQUS"PLACES ON THE PROP- Race Track southerly park- fice. ERTY . DESCRIBED' 'ABOVE :AS . • ing area. Legal description 6. SPECIAL PERMIT TO CON 'PRESCRIBED.BY LAW:-•., r' : '' on file In'Planning epart- . STRUCT TWO TOWNHOUSE ATTEST:'Subscribed and sworn,to ment,office. ,. DUPLEX'. UNITS -•IN: R-2 •before me, ,.a Notary Public,' on 3. 'SPECIAL PERMIT TO�CON-. ZONE; File No. SP=771-74; 'the 9th'day of May,'pm. . , 'c 'STRUQT. •A.'"PETROLEUM • property located,at south- 'Harriet M.Hilder -• . .' '"" MARKETING PLANT IN H-1 r r east corner•of intersection . '!Signed,Michael'L':'-Smith ' .ZONE: file,No. SP•734.73; '\ N.E. ',Sunset Blvd: and ' • ' ' ' 'property located approx. Vi . . Queen Ave. .N.E:;Legal de--:• ,;Published in:.the,•Renton Re- • scription on •file; In..Plan--:"�e4rd-Gfjrorllclp,.:�lay,1 ,:.197R.• ning Department office. 'R2747.• •''r '' ' - '7.•SITE',APPROVAL::.FOR''OF- _ -•FICE•WAREHOUSE.FACILITY MOST STORES ,. .IN M•P ZONE; file.No. SA-.., • 770-74;property'located on . NOW OPEN SUN. West.Valley Highway,south • • of Ralph Leber Co. Legal 12 — 5 . description on file'in..Plan- RENTON ning Department office: a8..SITE"APPROVAL"F•DR A p : SHOPPING CENTER • I, . „ /7;sc -W L='� A o �, • 0 ,,. _... OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 9 RENTON, WASHINGTON 2 DE2sWi , O POST OFFICE BOX 626, TOO 3ND AVENUE BUILDING, RENTON, WASHINGTON 9i SS ALPINE S•8678 � 00 44 4 i. GEL ATuD Ng. SHE0_EAN, CITY ATTORNEY 0 ®�Q- ®DCR3 K. (PM, MI., ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY ' OF L�`;--\ 4rfOSEPj� ' May 10 , 1974 (die) C �'RECFI�EQMAY ,1. 1974 . Mr. Arthur D, Scholes , Chairman kPlanning Commission Community Services Committee ' Municipal Building a �� ��� Renton, Washington "':�6 DEPP - Re: Shoreline Management Ju ction Dear Arta This is to acknowledge receipt of your Memo' received this date regarding your two inquiries as to the present effect of the proposed Shoreline Master Program and the applicability of the Shoreline Management Act to a proposed project by the Milwaukee Railroad. As , to the first question, it would be our opinion that the proposed Master Program presently has no legal effect since it has to be approved by the City Council. It is , of course , helpful as a • guideline in the interim as to what the City would like to accomplish but since the Planning Commission is merely an advisory body, this program, without Council approval, does not have the force of law. In addition, of course , any. such Master Program, once adopted by the City, has to be submitted to the Department of Ecology for review and approvals pursuant to RCW 90 , 58., 090 , et seq. Your second inquiry is an interesting one but the facts submitted by you are somewhat sparse to permit us giving you a legal opinion. You did. not submit the total area under the owner's control, the portion within jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act , the • distance from the 200 ' jurisdictional line to the proposed project, etc. You also cite the case of- Merkel v. Port of Brownsville , 8 Wn. App. - 844(509 P. 2d 390(1973), which, of course , has to be limited to the factual situation therein presented. Obviously , if the Railroad plans to develop the totality of its property which would include the area within the 2UUT strip , then the City would have a right to insist on compliance with the Shoreline Management Act , since the owner should not escape such jurisdiction by making improvements piecemeal. Likewise , if the owner' s plans indicate that there is no present or future intent whatever to utilize any area within the jurisdiction of the Act , including a substantial buffer zone , • between the proposed improvements , and the 200 ' line , then it would be our conclusion that the Act is inapplicable to such a situation. ' I { Page Two Mr. Arthur D. Scholes • May. 10 , 1974 1 As an example , if an owner controls a ten-acre tract and assuming that a strip of 10 to 50 feet of said property is located within the 200 feet area, and there is a: definite commitment that no improvements whatever would be'made within the area subject to jurisdiction, then it would be difficult to claim that the total ten acre should be subject to such jurisdiction. The term "wet lands" or "wet land areas's as defined in the Act, means those lands extending landward for 200 feet in all directions as measured in a horizontal plane from the ordinary high water mark. This appears to be the limit of jurisdiction in the given case® If a different interpretation had been intended by the Legislature, then undoubtedly it could have stated that any parcel of land, regardless of size , would be subject to the jurisdiction of the Act if any portion of said total area were located•with.in the 200 foot radius . The Act does not so express itself. The purpose of the law is to control the shorelands of the State , as well as certain rivers ; streams , etc. as defined inthe Act , for a distance of 200 feet from the ordinary high water mark as above stated® • If you wish to submit to us any additional information regarding this particular issue , please feel free to do so. We remain, y truly yours , • City Attorney GMSeds • 1 Renton Plann ...j Commission Meeting May 8 , 1974 Page Six FIELD TRIP: • A field trip was scheduled for Saturday , May 11 , 1974 , with commissioners to meet at 8 : 30 A. M. at the Sheraton Inn . 5• CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REFERRAL: ZONING OF ANNEXED PROPERTY - Planning Commission review requested . Mr. Ericksen advised that this is a concern that has been reviewed previously. It involves the rezoning of newly annexed areas which currently assume a G cla•ssi - fication upon annexation . ACTION: MOVED BY SCHOLES, SECONDED BY SEYMOUR, THAT THE QUESTION BE REFERRED TO THE ZONING COMMITTEE FOR STUDY AND REPORT BACK. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE: A. COMMITTEE REPORTS The Chairman called for committee reports . 1 . COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE Commissioner Humble , chairman , reported that the committee has met several times and is preparing a land use proposal for THE VALLEY AREA. Almeet- ing was scheduled for May 15 , 1974 , to again con- sider the subject and the Shell Oil Company pro- poseddevelopment . Regarding the REQUEST OF THE SEATTLE AUDUBON SOCIETY for re-evaluation of the Renton Comprehensive Land Use Plan , the committee is already studyinglthe question of land use in the Green River Valley . 2 . COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE Commissioner Scholes , chairman , brought thelgroup up-to-date on the HONEYDEW APARTMENTS ' PROPOSAL . Mr . Ericksen advised the Commission regarding Coun- cil plans to conduct a public hearing on a revised plan on May 13 . He indicated that the Public Works Department and Planning Department had met With the applicant in an attempt to answer some of the con- cerns in order to provide the best type of develop- ment for the immediate community and the City. Scholes requested that an opinion from the City Attorney be obtained relative to jurisdiction of SHORELINE MANAGEMENT regarding fill in the Valley. Scholes reported that the committee had met jointly with the Council Community Services Committee regard- ing the OLYMPIC PIPELINE REFERRAL . He noted that an environmental assessment is being considered regard- ing a proposed trail system over the pipeline right- -of-way which runs through the City from May Creek on the north to the Mobil site on the south . /4'// f Ai/ty Renton Planning omission sp"a'�� /'Pr -'¢ Meeting May 8 , 1974 Page Five C, MERLIN09' GARY ; Appl . SP-768-74 ; special permit to allow filling and grading in L-1 zone ; property loca- ted at 3000 East Valley Road. The Chairman requested a presentation . The Planning Direc- tor pointed out the location of the 5 .8 acre site , presently zoned L-1 , on the map . Mr. Ericksen noted significant de- velopmentin the vicinity. The area has been partially filled. Approximately 50 ,000 cubic yards. of fill are planned ; proposed use is for a storage yard . Ross requested that a survey plan be made available . D. HAROLD W. HILL & LOUIS B. ROWLEY ; Appl SP-769-74 ; spe- cial permit to allow filling and grading in M-P zone ; property located on West Valley Highway south of Ralph Leber Co . Mr. Ericksen pointed out the 2 . 3± acre site located on the West Valley Highway and advised the Commission that the City Council had approved the applicant ' s request to rezone the property to M-P. He noted its relationship to the Green River and other development in the area . Planned fill is 6 ,000 cubic yards . Proposed use is for an office/warehouse . E. KIRKMAN , JAMES C. ; Appl . SP-771-74 ; special permit to construct two townhouse duplex units in R-2 zone ; prop- erty located at southeast corner of intersection N . E . Sunset Blvd. and Queen Ave . N . E . The Planning Director noted the location of the site on the map , indicating landmarks and surrounding zoning in the area . The site is zoned R-2 and requires approval for construction of apartments . . This is a revision of a previous plan ap- proved by the Planning Commission to construct duplexes . This revised plan provides for two townhouse duplex units of new configuration and placement. The plan meets with require- ments of the Zoning Ordinance . SITE APPROVAL: F. HAROLD W. HILL & LOUIS B. ROWLEY ; Appl . SA-770-74 ; site approval for office-warehouse facility; property located on West Valley Highway south of Ralph Leber Co . Mr. Ericksen described the proposed use of an office/ware- house and displayed the plot plan . He stated that the appli - cant has increased their landscaping along property lines to a depth of twenty feet; plans larger landscaping islands ; and intends to devote seven percent of the site for landscaping purposes . They will meet the Soil Conservation Service re- quirement for two percent preservation of natural areas . G, WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB ; WASHINGTON HORSE BREEDERS ASSOC . ; Appl . SA-772-74 ; site approval for auction facility and office/library facility. The 'Planning Director displayed elevations 'of the proposed circular shaped facility and noted plans for landscaping , pathways and parking areas on the site . The facility will include provisions for a horse auction , permanent general offices and library for Washington Horse Breeders Associ - ation . The proposed use complies with the M/P zone and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan . i\i\\ Renton Planning Commission Meeting April 10 , 1974 Page Seven B, LIVING MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION OF KENNYDALE ; A . . l . R-761-74 ; rezone from P-1 to G-720O ; property; oca- ted on N . E . 27th St. between Edmonds Ave . N . E . and Aberdeen Ave . N . E . Mr. Smith pointed out the site on the map , noting that it is situated west of the Living Memorial Association clubhouse . The property is approximately one acle and is surrounded by area zoned G-7200 . Proposed use for the site is single family residential . The request is in agreement with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan . C, HAROLD W. HILL & LOUIS B . ROWLEY ; Appl . R-762-74 ; rezone from G to M-P ; property located on West Val - , ley Highway between Ralph Leber Co . and So . 180th . Locating the site on the map , Mr. Smith identified the Green River and railroads in the vicinity . Adjacent zoning is H- 1 and M-P . The site will require fi 1 and • falls within Shoreline Management jurisdiction . Proposed use is for a warehouse and office . Requested zoning is in agreement with the ‘Comprehensive Land Use Plan . • D, NESHEIM , BITNEY & GROUWS ; Appl . R-764-74 ; rezone from GS-1 to L-1 ; property located on S . W. 16th St . between Oaksdale and Pacific Ave . S . W . Mr. Smith noted the site on the map , pointing out that it is south of FAI 405 and will be adjacent to the P-1 Channel . Surrounding zoning is GS-1 , L-1 and H-1 . Restrictive covenants have applied to recent rezdnes in the area . The request is in agreement with the comprehen- sive Land Use Plan . Proposed use is for construction of a wholesale distribution center and warehouse . SPECIAL PERMIT E. CHICAGO , MILWAUKEE , ST . ' PAUL A,ND PACIFIC RAILROAD CO . ; Appl . SP-763-74 ; special permit to allow filling and grading in G zone ; property located at Black River Junction . • Mr. Smith pointed out the site on the map , indicating significant development in the vicinity. He displayed a section drawing of the filling and grading operation proposed for their existing holding area just north of Earlington Golf Course . He described the planned two phase_ operation and depicted it as a major future rail - road holding area . TEMPORARY PERMIT F. WIECHMANN ENTERPRISES ; Appl . TP-766-74 ; temporary permit to construct individual garages for rental by the general public in B-1 zone; property located at • 4210 Jones Ave . N . E. (Revised lan ) Mr. Smith located the site on the map and noted that it is situated within an B-1 zone . Site plans of the pro- ' posed office-warehouse facility were displayed and des- cribed , including planned parking and landscaping . HAROLD W. HILL & LOUIS B. ROWLEY LEGAL DESCRIPTION : THE NORTH 321 . 90 FEET OF THE SOUTH 923 . 00 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 7, SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST. W.M. , IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, LYING WEST OF THE PUGET SOUND POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND EAST OF THE !WEST VALLEY ROAD; EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AS RECORDED UNDER KIN( COUNTY RECORDING NO. 6409834. (SECURITY TITLE INSURANCE POLICY NO,. 303101) . i f FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT ORILL. IA INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT LOCATED IN RENTON/TUKWILA, WASHINGTON (' PURSUANT TO THE WASHINGTON STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1971 RCW 43.2'1 CITY OF RENTON ciPj� PLANNING DEPARTMENT 5 M INTRODUCTION 4 INTRODUCTION This document has been prepared by Wilsey & Ham, Inc. , Consultants for Glacier Park Company, a subsidiary of the Burling Northern Railroad in conjunction with and under the direction of the City of Renton Planning Department. Its intended purpose is to describe the environmentalll effects that will result from administrative actions proposed to be underltaken by the City in permitting grading and filling activities with regard to proposed development of the Orillia 'Industrial District by the Glacier Park Company. This document will be distributed for review and comment as prescribed by the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971 and will subsequently be the basis for the City's Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed .ladministra- tive actions. Filling and grading activities will be undertaken by the Glacier Dark Company upon receipt of City approvals and will have direct and visible effects on the environment. These direct effects are addressed in this report as "immediate" environmental impacts of the City's proposed actions. The future development of the Orillia site to industrial uses which are allowable under existing and requested industrial zone classifications will also have significant effects on the environment and these are herein described as the "eventual" environ- mental impacts of the City's proposed actions. Much of the technical information supporting this document has been provided by the Glacier Park Company in the form of a comprehensive environmental assessment of their proposed development. The assessment has provided the data and analysis necessary to support the conclusions made in this report. Those reviewers who require detailed background data are referred to the. City of Renton Planning Department, where the environmental assessment is i on file. SUMMARY Date: OCT b21 19-75 Nature of This Report: Final Environmental Impact Statement Sponsor: City of Renton Planning Department Contact: James L. Magstadt Type of Proposed Action: The City of Renton proposes to perform administrative processing of requests by the Glacier Park Company (hereinafter referred to as the Applicant) for permits to fill and grade. These requests involve property in Southwest Renton, commonly known as the Orillia Industrial District (hereinafter re- ferred to as the Project) .. A portion of the Project lies within the corporate limits of the City of Tukwila and is not addressed by this report. Justification for the Proposed Actions : The proposed actions are in conformance with the City's legally established administrative policies and procedures. The Applicant's requests have been submitted in the prescribed format. Official Title of the Proposed Action: • Special Permit to Fill and Grade • Grading License Summary of Impacts to the Environment: 1 .. Topography, Geomorphology, and Soil Resources Site preparation will involve filling and grading of the subject site and these activities will constitute changes to the topography. The potential agricultural productivity of prime agricultural soils will be foregone as a result of filling and eventual use of the site for more intensive uses. 137 acres have been previously filled in recent years leaving a balance of 457 acres to be filled within the City of Renton corporate limits. The associated reduction in crop-forage-livestock producing capacity is irrevocable. d 2. Hydrology and Water Quality Surface runoff water from the Project site during and after placement of fill will contain an increased load of sediment compared to present conditions. Runoff carrying sediment will be controlled by limiting filling and grading activities to the dry season and by pro- viding temporary retention of runoff water within the project site. Subsequent to filling and grading, it can be anticipated that ultimate industrial development of the site will increase the total runoff water volume and street-surface contaminants will be introduced, further affecting water quality. 3. Vegetation Although an extensive vegetational cover exists over much of the site, only selected areas are representative of the plant communities which existed prior to man's intervention. Past changes to the ,site include use for agricultural purposes and extensive filling. Since the time of these activities, plant communities have become considerably re-established. Elsewhere bog communities and relatively thick forested areas exist. Grading and filling resulting from the proposed action will involve the covering of all vegetation except where the land surface presently exists at elevations of 18 feet above mean sea level or higher. Vegetation will not be disturbed on the portion of the project site to be dedicated to the City as a greenbelt. 4. Wildlife 1 Plant communities on the Project site support significant bird and mammal populations. There are widely diverse plant communities on this site and large amount of "edge habitat" is found between the vegetational types. Edge habitats, as a general rule are productive in terms of animal popula- tions. Filling and grading will result in the removal of wildlife habitat , except in the green belt area. Tht Project site represents one of the few remaining undeveloped properties in the lower Green-Duwamish River valley within the City of Renton. Many of the species of animals which were known to be present in the Puget Sound lowland have been disappearing as urbanization' proceeds. Some of the disappearing species are replaced by others which Can better adapt to altered habitats resulting from man 's activities. Activities result- ing from the proposed action will promote a continuation of this regional trend. 5. Noise The noise resulting from the filling and grading operation can be controlled at acceptable levels by adhering to simple noise control pro- ,. cedures. As a result, noise from construction equipment per se should not be greater than that of many vehicles now using S.W. 43rd Street and Valley Freeway. i 4 Noise. impacts resulting from the anticipated ultimate development will be related to the cumulative effects of a variety of new land uses that will occur in the area including the expansion of existing tran- sportation facilities. 'Existing noise sources already in the vicinity will , for the most part, overshadow noise resulting from new land uses. 6. Air Quality Filling and grading activities resulting from the proposed action will temporarily increase dust in the vicinity of the site. Subsequent to filling and grading, anticipated ultimate development . will result in some degradation of air quality although there will be compliance with all applicable air quality regulations. 7. Traffic The initial filling operation will require transport of approximately 60% of the needed fill material from a location outside of the City of Renton in King County (about 3 miles southeast of the site) . Fill truck traffic from this borrow site will occur over a period of two years. The balance of the fill material will come from an undeter- mined number of additional sources. Impact from importing the remaining fill material is expected to be less than during the initial two years since import will occur over the entire period of Project development. t It is aniticpated that, upon full development, the project site will generate approximately 50,000 trips per day. This traffic will be distributed on the nearby freeways and arterials towards urban centers _ roughly in proportion to the population concentrations . The existing transportation network (both freeways and arterials) will probably require improvements to accommodate such increases in traffic. 4 Recipients of the Draft and Final Impact Statements: Susan Ringwood Paul Scott 16841 124th Avenue S. E. Milwaukee Railroad Renton, Was. 98055 Property Management Division 801 Skinner Building Robert Mc Beth Seattle, Washington 98101 1632 Lincoln Court S. E. Renton, Wa. 98055 Office of the Governor O.P.P.F.M. James M. Baker Attachment No. 2 311 Seneca Place N. W. Olympia, Wa. 98504 Renton, Wa. 98055 Office of the Attorney General Michael Smith Temple of Justice 3402 N. E. 7th Street Olympia, Wa. 98501 Renton, Wa. 98055 District Engineer, Seattle District Patricia Seymour U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 2534 Burnett Court S. P. 0. Box 3755 Renton, Wa. 98055 Seattle, Wa. 98124 Washington Horse Breeders Assoc. Max Fulner 13470 Empire Way S. U. S. Soil Conservation Service Seattle, Wa. 98055 35 South Grady Way Renton, Wa. 98055 Anthony Scarsella P. 0. Box 6205 Walter Jascers Seattle, Wa. 98055 Environmental Impact Statement Office Environmental Protection Agency Tom Roberts 1200 Sixth Avenue Trust for Public Land Seattle, Washingtin 98101 82 - 2nd Street San Francisco, Calif. 94105 Brad Gillespie, Division Engineer Division of Hydraulics , The Nature Conservancy Department of Public Works 402 Grosvenor House Room 976, King County Administration Bldg. Seattle, Wa. 98121 Seattle, Wa. 98104 D. R. Reese Kay Johnson Acting Regional Director Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce 1500 N. E. Irving Street 300 Rainier Avenue N. P. 0. Box 3737 Renton, Wa. 98055 Portland, Oregon 97208 Dwayne Nikulla, Green for Tomorrow General Manager 17229 - 34th Avenue S. Port of Seattle Seattle, Wa. 98188 P. O. Box 1209 Seattle, Wa. 981.04 Victoria Park Homeowners Association P. 0. Box 1104 Robert S. Hintz, Director Renton, Wa. 98055. . Office of Environmental Management Department of Community Development John Lamb, Municipal Research Director City of Seattle 4719 Brooklyn Avenue N. 'E. 400 Seattle Municipal Building Seattle, Wa. 98105 Seattle, Wa. 98104 Ms. Alice Schorett Engineer Division Institute for Environmental Studies Puget Sound Air Pollution City Hall - University of Washington Control Agency Mail Stop FR-40 410 West Harrison Seattle, Wa. 98195 Seattle, Wa. 98119 Mrs. James E. Shafer, President Director, Department of Budget League of Women Voters & Program Planning King County South Federal/State Regulations EIS Group 505 North Central Room 400 Kent, Wa. 98031 King County Courthouse. Seattle, Wa. 98104. William Cokeley . U. S. Soil Conservation Service John Van Amburg 35 South Grady Way Director of Operations _ Evergreen Building Seattle King County Health Department !. Renton, Wa. 98055 902 Public Safety Building Seattle, Wa. 98104 John Mercer 23401 - 94th Avenue South R. Vernon Divers Kent, Was. 98031 Supervisor Agricultural Development Department of Agriculture r Director of Planning. 406 General Administration Building Planning Department • • Olympia, Wa. 98504 3505 - 88th Avenue S. E. • • . Mercer Island, Wa. 98040 John Harter Special Projects Coordinator Planning Coordinator Department of Commerce & 6230 Southcenter Blvd. Economic Development Tukwila, Wa. 98067 . 101 General Administration Bldg. Olympia, Wa. 98504 James Smith,. Director of Planning P. 0. Box 1768 Dennis L. Lundblad Bellevue, Wa. 98009 Head Environmental Review Department of Ecology Planning Director Olympia, Wa. 98504 City Hall Auburn, Wa. 98002 Gil Holland Fisheries Research Coordinator Brian Beam Department of Fisheries Environmental Planning Division • 115 General Administration Bldg. Puget Sound Governmental Conference . Olympia, Wa. 98504 Grand Central on the Park Bldg. Seattle, Wa. 98104 Eugene S. Dziedzic, Assistant Chief Donald A. Cowles Environmental Management Division Regional Manager Department of Game Industrial & Real Estate Development Dept. 600 North Capitol Way Burlington Northern Railroad Olympia, Wa. 98504 830 Central Building Seattle, Wa. 98104 Director of Planning Planning Department Leonard Steiner P. 0. Box 310 Audubon Society City Hall Joshua Green Building Kent, Wa. 98301 Seattle, Wa. 98104 Bruce Davidson, Environmental Planner Broadacres, Inc. Department of Highways 653 Skinner Building Highway Administration Building Seattle, Wa. 98101 Olympia, Wa. 98504 Sierra Club Galen S. Bridge 4534 1/2 University Way N. E. State Conservationist Seattle, Wa. 98105 Soil Conservation Service Room 360 Olympia Pipe Line Company U. S. Courthouse P. 0. Box 236 Spokane, Wa. 99201 Renton, Wa. 98055 Ken Mauermann Deputy Director Environmental Quality Division Ecological Comm. Department of Ecology, Northwest Department of Ecology Regional Office Olympia, Wa. 98504 4350 - 150th Avenue N. E. } Redmond, Wa. 98502 Charles Kirkwood, Deputy Supervisor Bill Boxter, Environmental Coordinator Department of Natural Resources Public Lands Building Olympia, Wa. 98504 Emil Jensen Chief Office of Environmental Programs Department of Social & Health Services P. 0. Box 1788 Olympia, Wa. 98504 William A. Bush Chief Research & Planning Parks & Recreation Commission P. O. . Box 1128 Olympia, Wa. 98504 Gerald D. Probst, Planner Local Planning Assistance Planning & Community Affairs Agency Insurance Building Olympia, Wa. 98504 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SUMMARY Page A. THE PROPOSED ACTION 1 1 . Type of Action 1 2. Location 1 3. Anticipated Permits, Approvals and Reviews 3 4. Development Resulting From the Proposed Actions 3 5. Timing of the Proposed Development 13 6. Proposed Methods of Financing and Financial Sponsors 14 7. Historical Background and Planning and Policy Decisions 14 Relating to Flood Control 8. Historical Background and Local Policy Decisions 14 Relating to Wetlands 9. Past Planning and Policy Decisions Relating to Land Use 16 B. BIOPHYSICAL SETTING 20 1 . Topography, Geomorphology and Recent Geological History 20 2. Soils 20 3. Hydrology 21 4. Water Quality and Aquatic Organisms 22 5. Vegetation 24 6. Wildlife 2' 7. Noise 28 I , 8. Meteorology 31 9. Air Quality 31 10. Traffic 35 C. ALTERNATIVES 42 1 . No-Action or Continuation of the Existing Trends 42 2. Non-Fill Alternatives 42 3. Fill Alternatives 42 D. SHORT-TERM USES AND LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY 44 E. COMMITMENT OF RESOURCES 44 APPENDIX COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT AND RESPONSES a i DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR APPROVAL OF GLACIER PARK COMPANY' S ORILLIA INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT A. THE PROPOSED ACTION 1 . Type of Action The City of Renton proposes to perform administrative processing ofa request by the Glacier Park Company (hereafter referred to as the Applicant) for permits to fill and and grade. This request involves property in Southwest Renton commonly known as the Orillia Industrial District (hereafter referred to as the Project) . 2. Location and Background (See Figure A) The proposed project site is located in the lower Green River Valley and lies primarily within the jurisdiction of Renton but also includes a small portion of Tukwila on the west side. S.W. 43rd Street/S. 180th Street forms the south boundary of the site as well, as serving as the jurisdictional boundary between Renton and Kent. The other boundaries of the project site are formed by the East Valley Highway on the east side; Longacres Racetrack, the Shell property, the Mobil Oil tank farm and the Golden Grain Macaroni Company, on the north side; the Union Pacific, the Milwaukee Road and the Burlington Northern mainline tracks on the west side and; the Sternoff Metals property on the southwest corner. The immediate vicinity of the project site can be characterized by a combination of rapidly developing industrial lands , open space or agricultural lands , with a few scattered residences. The project itself is large (approximately 594 acres) and is one of the largest tracts of undeveloped land under one ownership in this portion of the valley. In addition, the small unincorporated community of Orillia is located to the southwest of the site on the boundaries of Renton, Kent, and Tukwila. Portions of the land upon which the industrial development is to be located have been recently cultivated and other portions have been filled and graded. Most of the site has been cleared at one time or another, however, some areas have returned to a heavily vegetated condition (See Biophysical Description) . The Renton portion of the project site is part of a larger area annexed to Renton by Ordinance No. 1745 on April 14, 1959. This annexation was amended twice by Ordinance No. 1764 on IMay 27, 1959, and Ordinance No. 1928 on December 22, 1961 . Upon annexation, the area was zoned "G", General Classification District, by the City of Renton. "The purpose and object of this classification is to regulate the use of land and generally undeveloped areas not otherwise zoned following annexation, so as to prevent the uncontrolled and scattered intrusion of business , 4 l • . i \oi livr:00. _ it..111\' . . - . ., ir , 1., tr s Ax.: ( . • . . ., . . . . . . .If '.40S `Ir(1 .. or. "Pir„ • Nil 7 . ,.,.....1 N. I,- Iti ( ( • ii SOUTI-I CENTER :hiH <;>;>.;><:rrr:;<'> '' ?< • . p '• orb y 442. sti is.i��''���`,. 4 T L U WI A K ITY as"C LIMIT S j WO ad . C G a C R T E N (3>< ,, . S. W 43rd StreettT I. KEPJT C Y LIMITS . CC Borrow Site �� • ( .u.) ilt IL W } -1 N —1i W J Q Q® J'4. al a ` wa > t J DRILLIA► -INDUSTRIAL LOCATION DISTRICT FIGURE A 2 • industrial and similar uses which would be in conflict, or incom- patible with existing or planned future land uses , and: which would constitute nonconforming intrusions into areas best suited for protected residential uses." Subsequently on December 24, 1969, portions of the east and south of the site were rezoned from "G" to "M-P", Manufacturing Park. Existing zoning is shown on Figure B. The Tukwila portion was annexed on February 17, 1958, by Ordinance No. 257 and was zoned M-1 , Light Industry, by Ordinance No. 289 on September 21 , 1959. 3. Anticipated Permits, Approvals, and Reviews a. The Proposed Actions The Applicant desires to fill and grade some 457 acres of the Project site which remain unfilled. In order to do so, the Applicant must comply with the Renton Mining, Excavation and Grading Ordinance (Chapter 23, Title IV [Building Regulations] of Ordinance No. 1628 known as "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton").. The Renton Mining, Excavation and Grading Ordinance requires the Applicant to secure both a special permit to fill and grade from the Planning Commission and an annual license to operate under the ordinance from the Planning and Public Works Departments. The granting of a special permit and annual ti license by these City agencies are the proposed actions to be undertaken by the City of Renton and as such, are the subject of this report . Procedures for compliance with the ordinance require that prospective applicants submit a Master Plan, a Grading Plan and Drainage Plan. The Master Plan for development must in- clude the following elements: land use, circulation, railroad service, public and private utilities, existing factors limiting development. This information has been prepared and submitted by the Applicant. b. State Flood-Control Zone Permit. 4. Development Resulting From the Proposed Actions The proposed actions will result in the immediate filling and grading of the Project site. Subsequent to the proposed actions , it is anticipated that the site will eventually be developed for industrial use. `, I ,.,..., .. -,...:;ta. A.:_, :.G.,::qc..! ...(-)if. . ,\,___,...— . 071..;t:--.: . :-. 0 ,..j/ %.. j.:1 ‘-‘, —#.,*000,... • . • ..... .z' ...-.. . .0. . -..: ,:,..t.i.: 1, .• es: . ! • .. / i //,„1.::,... --iiiii : .: :4—.4., L.:sq . , :. I:i :• : . 1 6 , :.:.,:!:17:;1_._.-. • t. ;r R 4 G= G-6000 : i �+ .c �} it ,.�_�.. �-i.:''. ��• • :�; a�'• .. "600 I' •'�,t?S.w L`_1 Ia I _ • '..SIT-1'-0 1:-.'::. 1.1:11---.:;':-• • 1.' ff —_ a oy . 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Since this will vary with every purchaser and every site, and, since it is not possible to anticipate the future requirements or construction, no attempt will be made to meet any future building grades in the initial filling and grading operation. An elevation of approximately 17 feet above mean sea level will be maintained where it is anticipated railroad tracks will be located. Street grades generally vary from eleation 15.8 to elevation 17.0. This will divert all storm runoff. away from the tracks and prevent any ponding in these areas. Establishing the railroad tracks at elevation 17 feet will require a floor elevation for loading docks to service the railroad at approxi- mately` elevation 20.75 feet. In general , most sites will probably require additional fill above the elevation shown on the. grading plan in order to meet future building levels. Depending on the types of buildings to be constructed, excess soil surcharge material may be placed temporarily on individual sites to induce settlement and provide site stability sufficient to enable building construction to proceed. Fill material for the initial fill and grading which will be undertaken by the Applicant will be obtained from a Glacier Park Company owned borrow site in unincorporated King County (off of car road - see Figure A) . In order to take advantage of this currently. available source of fill , removal will have to be accom- pushed by October 15, 1977, due to limitations imposed by King Co. The King County borrow site will provide approximately 60% of the fill required for the Project site. The balance will, be obtained from other sources. In particular, the Applicant will actively seek out sources of fill material that become available as surplus excavation from nearby;constr ction sites. The Applicant expects several thousand cubic yards to be made available in this manner annually at a cost much below that to obtain the same material from commercial borrow pit sources. If the Applicant experiences a market demand for • industrial sites which exceeds the rate at which fill material is available as surplus from other construction sites, the necessary material will be purchased and imported from nearby commercial borrow sites. Placement of fill will conform with general City safety require- ments regarding hours of operation and removal of debris from the route between the various sources. and the fill area. All fill will conform with specifications in the Renton Mining and Excavation Ordinance. 5 The King County borrow site is located just, above the valley about 1 mile to the southeast. Operation and rehabilitation of this borrow site will be in conformance with requirements established by King County. These requirements include the following: • A plan for rehabilitation or reforestation of the borrow site. • Adequate buffering of the borrow site. • A cut slope limitation of 2H: 1V. • An overall site east-west grade limitation of 6%. • A limitation in the hours of haul operation from between 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, weekdays only. • Access to and from the site via Carr Road only. The Applicant is also required to meet with the King County Grading Technical Committee to work out methods of reducing impact of the hauling operation on the community which may include requiring the use of the most current technology for noise suppression on trucks, loaders and other grading equipment and devising measures for removal of trackage from the trucks before entering Carr Road. Carr Road is to be swept and washed if necessary and the material is not to be. washed into stream channels of residential gardens. The planned phasing of the fill operation is indicated on Figure C. Quantities of fill required for eachphase are the following: Phase 1 1 ,000,000 cubic yards 2 1 ,056,500 cubic yards 3 36,600 cubic yards 4 171 ,500 cubic yards 5 352,000 cubic yards On a temporary basis, drainage from the filled portions of the site will be accommodated by a system of earth berms and under- ground pipes. The site will be divided into separate segments by low earth berms which will detain surface runoff water with- j in each segment. This will enable much of the sediment which may be carried by surface runoff flows to settle out before the storm water enters drainage ditches and is subsequently carried to the Green River drainage system. Underground outfall pipes " from each segment will be adjusted at the upper intake end to allow water to pond before entering the pipe, thus providing time to settle out sediments and prevent erosion from overland sheet flows of runoff water.. The cross-section below details the generalized fill program components described above. 6 V s s 6 3 LI 1 Z FUTURE < a cr x • E. VALLEY SCS P-I z o z >- RD. cc DRAINAGE c>< < CHANNEL —W" i 2 I y y PROPOSED FILL f F SEE DETAIL "A�� la rT - y ORIGINAL GROUND HEIGHT OF FILL VARIES 2 c APPROXIMATE HEIGHT c 6' 1 I 1 TO REMAIN UNDISTURBED f i UNTIL FINAL DEVELOPMENT F g _" 1 .I FILL PLACED PRIOR TO ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 'NO. 2820. TYPICAL INTERIM GRADING SCHEME NO SCALE CONSTRUCT BERM ON DETAIL "A" ENTIRE PERIMETER OF FILL t? !I 1 2 < 4�I aW a3s �I [ LL1 {l`_, 'I MIN. 7 PLACE B° HELCOR PIPE TO DRAIN THROUGH FILL AT LOCATIONS AS DIRECTED BY ENGINEER. r NOTE: Where the outlet velocities from the proposed drain pipes exceed three feet per second, rock riprap will be placed on the full channel section for a minimum distance of ten feet, being five feet both upstream and downstream from the proposed outlets. b. Anticipated Eventual Development (Industrial Uses) The developable portions of the Project site will be utilized for rail oriented industrial uses. As shown in the site plans (see Figure D) , less intensive industrial uses requiring smaller lots are planned for the east and south margins , and more intensive uses requiring larger sites will be concentrated in the center. It should be noted that although a distinction between small lot - low intensity uses and large lot - high intensity uses is intended at the present stage of project planning, ultimate. lot sizes will reflect the individual needs of prospective tenants and owners. A 23-acre parcel in the southeast corner of the site at the Inter- section of East Valley Highway and S.W. 43rd . Street/ S. 180th Street could be, utilized for convenience and retail shopping. 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The exact size of the green belt has not been determined. The Applicant has indicated a willingness to dedicate 20 acres to the City for this purpose. During recent deliberations by the Renton Planning Commission involving proposed modifications to the Comprehensive'.Plan, .it has been suggested that an area totaling 80 acres be designated as green belt at this location. c. Access - Design Objectives - Location of small lot, less intensive manufacturing park uses and commercial uses along S.W. 43rd and East Valley Highway. - Location of large lot more intensive industrial uses towards center of site. - Free and ready access to freeways. - Rail service primarily along the back lot lines 'in order to minimize conflicts between rail and street traffic. - Routing of through traffic, to specific arterials rather than through industrial development areas. Description of Proposed Layout . Fixed Streets: On the Site Plan, Figure D, both fixed (heavy lines) and non-fixed (broken lines) internal roads are shown. Oaksdale Avneue S.W. and Lind Avenue S.W. are shown as fixed streets and they provide connection with major arterials to the north and the south. These fixed streets provide the basis for the layout of, the entire industrial tract, and it is anticipated that all main utility. lines and most of the internal traffic flow will follow these fixed streets. Initial development will occur along these -fixed streets as well as the existing arterials. It is anticipated that Oaksdale Avenue will be improved and will provide continuity northward for traffic heading in that direction. 0aksdale Avenue will be located as shown as it passes through the site, however, the off-site route as it proceeds, northward has . not yet been determined. '. Non-Fixed Streets: ' The locations of the non-fixed streets may be shifted to meet, the desires of locating industries and may reflect property lines as development progresses. The over-all pattern should remain basically as laid out. The right-of-way should allow sufficient space for the placement and maintenance of all utilities within the right-of-way limits. It is deemed desirable 10 ' • I I that through traffic (not traffic that originateslor terminates in the industrial area) should be routed around the industrial area and not through it. The street system as laid out accom- pl'ishes this,, and yet is flexible enough to fit within the city street system. of Renton. d. Utilities and Public Facilities (Refer to Figure E) Development of the proposed site will create an additional burden on City of Renton departments, for example additional fire and police service will be required. The project area represents the single largest undeveloped tract of land in the valley and will , upon ultimate development, provide much of the' new employment expected within this portion of the Green River Valley. Other industrial developmentjcan be expected in remaining undeveloped portions of the valley. As a consequence of :future growth, employment is expected to increase by about 80% by 1990 for that portion of the valley which inclOes Renton, Tukwila and Kent. By 1990 this portion of the valley is expected to account for approximately 20% of the increase in employment in King County. Fire Protection Several fire stations are located in the vicinity of the site. The two closest are the newly opened Tukwila station to the west and the Andover Industrial- Park and a King County station about a mile and a half to the east. A new station is proposed for the vicinity of the Project site to be built at some unknown time in the future. A recent bond issue to fund this sItation did not receive voter approval . The locations of the existing fire stations are shown on the previously given figure. There is a mutual response,agreement' between the involved departments, and adequate protection should be available for th'e proposed site. Water The site is currently served by the Renton.water system. Renton has a 12-inch main along the East Valley Highway and a 12-inch main along S.W. 43rd Street/S. 180th Street. A project is now under construction for a. 16-inch and 24-inch main south along Lind Avenue S.W. to 29th Street, with a connection eastward to the East Valley Highway main. Future plans include an extension o'f the 24-inch Lind Avenue main to 43rd Street and a 24-inch line to connect this main with the proposed Talbot Hill Reservoir up the hill to the east. No definite schedule has been set for completion of these facilities, but the City indicates that the intentiion is to keep up with the demand for service created by development! in the area. Tukwila currently has a 10-inch main along the west edge of West Valley Highway in the vicinity of the site. As development occurs in the 80-acre portion of the site which is' in Tukwila, the two cities will have to decide which system will serve this area. No specific discussion on this matter has yet taken place. Sanitary Sewer A major Metro sewer interceptor runs northward through the site and directly into the Renton treatment plant. These facilities are adequate to handle the proposed development and anticipated future development in the vicinity. 11 ( RENTON • 1 METRO TREATMENT TUKWIL • PLANT 0 \fr ‘17,3.1 .1111.5t r • ifVP"' i •NGACRaS - �s - - me W- • SOUTH CENTER NTER ..... : : ::.:.>.�.r.Y>f•;:::><.;iJ:>:<:p..:<; • ./ II,1,11111114.44041:: • \\\ TUKWILA t YO' : :c : . : : : . .. d. KING •CO. .s.• (• • /..."\.._ 1 lu, HE13- �� KEY FIRE STATIONS ,) --- • EXISTING 1 Cri W hi u.Q J w.1 : WATER MAINS 4 5 . 1 .� Z Q J maw PROPOSED CO Q Qj to niu.) EXISTING in _EXISTING SEWER DRILLIA - INDUSTRIAL PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTRICT FIGURE 4 1 e. Drainage Drainage plans for the site are ultimately dependent on the timing and eventual construction of the drainage system for the valley as proposed by the Soil Conservation Service. In: the interim, temporary drainage plans for the Project site have been developed: Temporary Small Drainage Ditches (refer to detailed drawing, Pg. 7) Preceding the SCS drainage project, drainage will be accomplished using a series of temporary small drainage ditches which will connect with Springbrook Creek and the point where the creek be- comes the Drainage District No. 1 ditch. Large areas will be • bounded by drainage ditches and 1-foot berms. Water contained within areas served by the drainage ditches will drain into the ditches via 8-inch pipes. This system will retard surface runoff water for a period of time sufficient to allow settling of silts , and to reduce the peak runoff to an acceptable level . This ap- proach will satisfy the King County Division of Hydraulics design requirements for a 25 year storm. ;AppendixC includes detailed drainage computations utilized in development of this temporary drainage plan. Construction of the SCS "P-1" Channel Another solution for providing a drainage system prior to the construction and operation of the SCS drainage project involved constructing the SCS "P-1" Channel along the west side of the project site at the initiative of the applicant. Drainage from the developable areas would be collected in this segment of the "P-1 " Channel , which would be connected to the Drainage District No. "t ' • ditch. As with the proposed approach, the existing drainage ditch would be used to carry runoff water until such time as its function is replaced by the "P-1" Channel . If this later approach were pursued, then the material excavated from the proposed f "P-1" Channel right- of-way could be used for non-structural fill or possibly to some extent, for landscaped areas. A soils investigation has shown that these soils, which are organic in nature,. are largely unsuitable for structural fill . Acceptable uses_ for the material excavated from the "P-1" Channel right-of-way might include use as fill under- lying parking lots. If the SCS drainage project is not_appr_oved, ultimate development of the site will incorporate an on-site retention system that will be an adaptation of one of the above temporary plans and will be designed to meet the City of Renton requirements for storm water retention and oil/water separation. 5. Timing of the Proposed Development If the King County borrow site is to be utilized, placement of the fill must be accomplished within two years (by October 15, 1977) as specified by the King County requirements applicable to the borrow site. The balance of the fill will be imported over the life of the project development. Subsequent to the placement of fill and initial site preparation activities, specific areas will be developed generally in sequence described in the previous section on access and utilities. The timing 13 of the development of specific areas will remain flexible in order to meet the needs of prospective tenants and owners. Development will proceed over as much as a 25 year span. The reader should consider the discussion of impact in light of this fact. Many of the anticipated environmental effects related to industrial development will occur over this period of time. 6. Proposed Methods of Financing and Financial Sponsors The commercial and industrial development of the Project site, occurring as a consequence of the proposed action , will be financed with private capital . A number of facilities such as utilities and roads, servicing • the area involve the expenditure of public funds. For example, major arterials will presumably be accomplished in concert with city partici- pation- in order to obtain U.S. Economic Development Administration funds, etc. Also the construction of the proposed SCS drainage project will involve expenditure of local and federal funds. 7. Historical Background and Planning and Policy Decisions Relating to Flood Control Flood control on the Green River has been accomplished by the construction of levees on the river and the construction of the Howard Hanson Dam in 1962 about 40 miles upstream. In addition, future drainage is expected to be accomplished by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service (SCS) in cooperation with the local cities sponsoring the project. Plans for the future drainage project were completed in the 1960's by the SCS in conjunction with the Green River Flood Control Zone District (administered by King County) . The drainage system will be comprised of a network of channels and large capacity pumping plants in the valley. During storm periods interior valley drainage will be pumped into the Green River at several locations. The largest pump plant (3000 cfs capacity) is located approximately 1 1/2 miles north of the project site. This plant is designed to handle a 10-year storm without any back-up of water and a hundred year storm with some channel and holding pond capacity utilized. For urban lands in this area, a fill elevation of 15 feet (14 feet plus 1 foot freeboard) is considered necessary by the SCS for ade- quate flood protection from the hundred year flood. Design criteria for the SCS project assume that 89% of incoming precipi - tation 'runs off and enters their drainage system. Eighty-nine percent (89%) is a common factor used for urban runoff situations . In effect, SCS has designed the system to be compatible with the uses of the land proposed for the Orillia Industrial Park. The Corps of Engineers has conducted studies which recommend improving the levees on the Green-Duwamish River. These studies advise that, without such improvements, the operation of the drainage system pumping plants during high water could cause levee failure and flooding. 8. Historical Background and Local Policy Decisions Relating to Wetlands , The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) has proposed a drainage system for the Green River Valley, which, if approved will allow for the drainage necessary to accomplish the additional development of much land in the Green River Valley. The Project site for the proposed Orillia Industrial Park is within the area which will benefit from the drainage scheme proposed by SCS. 14 It is anticipated by SCS that many Green River Valley wetlands will be drained as a result of. the proposed drainage project. The wetlands in the valley have been mapped as part of, the SCS Draft Environmental Impact Statement, according to designations established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Several of these wetland types occur on the project site, see Biophysical Section. To compensate for the loss in wetland habitat area, the Green River Flood Control Zone district in conjunction with the SCS required that jurisdictions benefiting from the drainage project agree with certain provisions. The Renton City Council adopted these provisions by council resolution on June 12, 1974. The provisions have a direct bearing on the proposed project and are as follows : "The sponsoring local organizations will : 1 . Purchase in title or perpetual easement and maintain in public control during the life of the projects at least 110 acres of suitable wetland habitat at locations approved by the SCS and the Washington State Department of Game. 2. In granting commercial-industrial development permits with the Green River Flood Control Zone District require: a) A landscape development plan that will provide reasonable consideration for wildlife and aesthetic values (environmental quality) for the area planned for buildings and parking lots ; b) A significant portion (not less than two percent) of the land involved be designated and commerce-industry managed for the life of the project to produce wildlife habitat for species best suited to site, conditions, and location; c) All land not needed or used for other purposes , be planned and managed for wildlife open-space until such time as it is utilized in additional developments. 3. With Soil Conservation Service assistance, preserve or replace existing wildlife habitat along affected channels. 4. With Soil Conservation Service assistance, provide fish passage through structural measures where deemed necessary by the Service and the Washington State Department of Fisheries. 5. Adopt and enforce a land use plan (policy) consistent with the regional land use policy of the Puget Sound Governmental Conference or the Regional Planning Authority having jurisdic- ,.. tion before Public Law 566 funds are expended on any part of an inter-dependent system." 15 9. Past Planning and Policy Decisions Relating to Land Use The proposed project site is situated in the lower Green River Valley and because of its location and size, decisions relating to its deve- lopment must be viewed within the context of existing uses as well as local and regional land use plans. Accordingly, in this section , land use trends and policies are examined for an area which includes the portion of the Green River Valley between central Kent - to the south, central Renton - to the northeast, and the north end of Tukwila - to the northwest. a. Existing Land Use Figure F shows the general land use patterns in a Green River Valley regional context. The predominant uses in the valley floor are agriculture and openspace, unused land. Industrial development is the third most prevalent use, followed by filled land being prepared for development, and land used for commercial and retail activities. There is also scattered residential develop- ment in the valley, although most residential uses are located on the plateaus to the east and west, or concentrated in Kent to the south or Renton and Tukwila to the north. The area shown on Figure F includes about half of the prime agri - cultural soils in the lower Green River Valley. Of the total area within the Green River Valley about 22, 150 acres of Class II and III soils of which 5,600 (26%) is being farmed, 6,950 (31%) is idle, and 9,600 (43%) is no longer being farmed. As urban expan- sion continues,agricultural lands in the valley are being con- verted to other uses such as industrial and commercial developments • or is filled in preparation of such uses or has been purchased for future development and is. idle. Most of the proposed site falls into the latter two categories. b. Future Land Use Plans A composite of the currently adopted comprehensive land use plans of the jurisdictions involved is shown in Figure G. Over 90 percent of the valley floor in the study area is designated for industrial development, with the remainder split between agricul- ture, openspace, and urban. commercial and residential development. The large, contiguous industrial designated area covers approximately 7,600 acres or nearly 12 square miles. Of this, approximately 1 1/2 square miles or about 13 percent has been developed for industry and another 8 percent has been filled and prepared for development. 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' C0 i Ilfil ISOM ISOM .?..: 0 eic*; - ,X . - o cm �a m a m 3 3 -ell — - - • ' < • • > ' '4 ' • I About one-third of the 12 square miles is currently unused - awaiting development, and one-fourth is devoted to agriculture, about 4,500 acres of remaining agricultural , open, and filled land are available for industrial development in the valley. The proposed development lies entirely within this potential industrial land and represents about 10 percent of the future industrial pot- ential of this portion of the valley, according to current composite plans. The Land Use Map element of the Renton Comprehensive Plan is included as Figure H. This map indicates in greater detail Renton's adopted land use policy for the valley since 1965. This Land Use Map was the guiding policy at the time the Applicant began initial planning for the Orillia Industrial District. The City of Renton Planning Department is currently in the process of revising the Comprehensive Plan for the portion of the Green River Valley which lies within the jurisdiction of the City. The proposed Green River Valley Comprehensive Plan Amendment shows a manufacturing park designation for most of the proposed project site and a greenbelt designation for the northwest portion of the site. The area which the City proposes to designate as a, greenbelt corresponds to the 20 acre area the applicant has suggested he will dedicate to the City when his requested approvals are granted. The area indicated on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment is 80 acres in size, however. c. Regional Land Use Plans The Puget Sound Governmental Conference has also developed a generalized land use map for this area. This map is quite general and designates a substantial portion of the valley floor for in- dustry, although only about two-thirds as much as do the various jurisdictions' comprehensive plans. The major difference is in the more extensive areas that the regional plan designates for agriculture and openspace. On the PSGC land use plans some of the project site is designated as openspace. The openspace designation is often given to areas on an interim basis until future provisions are made. 19 r T , • F:: k I. IZ ''4, I ■■■■■1 ■�■■■■ ■�' A, r.: :. 11....:::g;::i::.:::!ii;: :i:i.:,i::•:::ii:::,.:„...:... ��11111111111 '`lIII: ::;:: ::: . I.. 1 1�11 III :::: :::::::::::.:.::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::..:.::::..::::::. 11111 .:.:::..::.. a. 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The site includes the stream channel for Springbrook Creek, which is part of an extensive Oxbow System found in the study area. The sediments found in the Green River Valley are the result of thousands of years of flooding and sediment deposition by the Cedar, The White and the Green River. The White River was diverted southward to the Puyallup River and flows on the, Cedar and Green Rivers are controlled by levees and flood control facilities. Consequently, deposition of new alluvial soils has been halted. Flood control activities and the subsequent development which was made possible have resulted in many alterations to the valley flood. These include: straightening of the Green River in places, con- struction .of levees and drainage ditches, and filling ofi large areas in the flood plain.. b. Impact on. Topography, Geomorphology and Recent Geologic iistory The land fill operation will cover completely the original alluvial flood plain surface within the Project site. The resulting fill layer will raise the total surface elevation an average of six feet and will eliminate topographic variation that was created by natural river proecess within the Green River meander belt. There will be incremental topographic changes within the various borrow source area that will be utilized for fill . 2. Soils a. Existing Conditions ; The soils found in the Green River Valley are primarily the result of two processes which have occurred in recent geologic times: 1) The deposition of sediments by the rivers flowing through the valley, and;. 2) the subsequent accumulation of organic matter as a result of plant growth in bogs and marshes. Juxtaposition of these two processes is evident by the types and locations) of the soils found on the Project site. Sandy alluvial soils of recent origin, such as the Newberg and Puyallup series,.. are found on the west side of the site, while the, highly organic soils, sulch as the Seattle and Tukwila series are generally found on the east side of the site. Soil series on the project site which have a large organic content exhibit some special characteristics which greatly influence their management and use. The wetter areas in which they are found have generally required installation of a drainage system to enable cultivation in the 'past. . Some of these soils, under the worst instances, i .e. high moisture conditions, have not been capable of adequately supporting very large and heavy equipment currently in use by modern agriculture. They frequently, but not always, have serious phosphate and microelement (boron and copper, as examples) 2n deficiencies. These statements should not be construed to indicate that these soils have not been and cannot continue to be productive agricultural soils but they do require a higher level of management than some other series. Organic soils are uniquely adapted to certain crops such as onions, carrots and other tuberous vegetable crops because of the ease of mechanical harvest. b. '' Immediate Impacts on Soils As 'a result of the proposed actions portions of the Project site which are not already filled or committed as a green belt will be filled. The entire site will then be graded to contours appropriate for initial site preparation.. Final grades will be determined by the needs of the future tenants. Some impacts of the filling acti - vities will be mitigated by conditions placed by King County on the removal of materials from the borrow site; and on-site by conditions in the Renton Fill Permit. c. Eventual Impacts on Soils The long-term impact of the ultimate development will be to permanently commit at least 500 acres of land to use as an industrial complex. The commitment of land to non-agricultural use and the associated reduction in potential crop-forage-livestock producing capacity is irrevocable. 3. Hydrology .' a. Existing Conditions , Surface runoff in the proposed Project site is presently very slow owing to the gentle slope and high water table of the area. Structural developments such as roads, ditches and fill areas have altered the natural drainage patterns and this has resulted in local. ponding o.f water. The main surface drainage course in this area is Springbrook Creek. . Where the stream enters the Project site it has been straightened, , deepened, and vegetation has been removed to facilitate quicker drainage. Water carried by Springbrook eventually drains into the old abandoned Black River channel and then into the Green River at a point about 2 miles north of the site. The Green River flows about one-fourth of a mile to the west of the site. Sizeable portions of the site are dominated by wetlands where the limited depth of the water permits the growth of aquatic vegetation. On the northwest to north-central portion of the site is a 'large marsh, which will be preserved as part of the Project plans. ' Additional surrounding areas are seasonally flooded. Along the east of the site is a wooded swamp. Subsoils in the swamp are water- logged to at least within a few inches of the surface during the. growing season and it is often covered by as much as a foot of water during the wet season. Numerous ponded areas and observations of water flowing in drainage ditches during relatively dry periods suggest that the water table is near the surface during most of the year. The high organic content of the muck and peat increases the water holding capacities of these soils, thus making the drainage ditches only partially effective in removal of water. 21 � . b. - Immediate Impact on Hydrologic Conditions Filling and grading of the Project site will alter runoff water flows from the site in terms of direction and quantity. Currently runoff from the site is slow due to low gradient slopes, the relatively large amount of vegetation, and lack of well established channels with sufficient capacity to handle surface water. Filling and grading will elevate the base level .of.the Project site to the level of surrounding. developed lands. On a temporary basis, drainage from the filled portions of the site will be accommodated by a system of dikes and underground pipes. The site surface will be- divided .by low dikes:which will detain surface runoff and allow sediment to settle out. Water detained within the diked areas will flow through outlet pipes, directly into drainage ditches which will carry such flows out of the project area. The size of these pipes will be designed to control the rate of outflow and prevent erosion . of the :ditches. ' c.. Eventual Impacts on Hydrologic Conditions Ultimate development of the Project site willo' involve thg construction of buildings, roadway and parking lots. These impervious surfaces will increase total, runoff water volume and will reduce the time period when surface runoff peak flow is reached. ' ' Drainage ,from the site will be accommodated by the proposed.SCS drainage system for the valley. The SCS "P-1" drainage channel will be constructed along the west side of the site and ! il extend generally northward to an existing pumping plant in the old Black River Channel where drainage waters will be pumped into the • Green River. Both filling of the site for eventual development and the construction of the proposed SCS drainage system will alter.'the hydrologic patterns of the site. Construction of impervious surfaces will prevent recharge of groundwater. ' The low bottom elevation in the P-1 channel will lower the adjacent water table. Diversion of storm flows to ditches and storm drain pipes will prevent waterfrom flowing to present low-lying areas. The net result will -probably cause some drying Of existing wetlands. The exact nature and extent of this impact is not possible to quantify at this time. 4. Water Quality and Aquatic Organisms a. Existing Conditions Aquatic organisms are important indicators of the quality of an aquatic environment because the numbers: and types of .species pre sent indicate conditions which have existed for fairly tang periods of time when field sampling over a comparable period of time is not feasible. Samples-.of aquatic organisms were taken from an upstream tributary of Springbrook Creek, and from Springbrook Creek both before it enters the site and at a point about 1 mile downstream of the site. 22 As would be expected, the stream is in good condition at its head- waters but progressively deteriorates as it approaches its terminus. At the upstream tributary there are a diversity of oxygen loving aquatic organisms. Downstream there are less diverse types of organisms, but those types which can tolerate deteriorated water quality have increased in number. Although there are no fish counts available for Springbrook Creek, local residents report catches of occasional game fish. Small streams which lace the Green River Valley such as Springbrook Creek, are considered important in terms of game fish because they have upstream gravel beds and therefore the potential to support game fish spawning. It has been noted by the Washington State Department of Fisheries that this drainhoe system contains 2.5 miles of suitable spawning area. and that the watershed would accommodate between 400 and 600 Coho spawners based on the remaining rearing area that is available. b. Immediate Impacts on Water Quality Filling and grading activities will cause an increase in sediments carried by surface runoff. . This impact will be mitigated by temporary detention on site of surface runoff to allow for settling. c. Eventual Impacts on Water Quality Eventual development of the site for industrial .purposes will cause street surface contaminants (oils, hydrocarbons, nutrients , coli- form organisms, etc. ) to be washed from paved surfaces. Briefly, the addition of sediments and street surface contaminants. - to natural waters causes eutrophic conditions by increasing available nutrients along with causing depletion of oxygen. First, oxygen . dissolved in the water is used for the chemical decomposition of some of these substances. Secondly, other of the substances can serve as. nutrients to stimulate the growth of nuisance species of algae which eventually die. The decomposition of this algae again consumes dissolved oxygen. In either case, less dissolved oxygen is available for other aquatic organisms which are intolerant of low oxygen conditions. Also, particulate matter washed from construction sites or paved surfaces may carry toxic material which has adhered to the particles. For example, in the case of the Project site, fertilizers and pesticides used over a decade ago and which adhered to the soils at that time will be found in the surface runoff. Runoff carrying contaminants from the paved and impervious surfaces which will be constructed at the Project site will have a deleterious impact on, the Green River drainage system which is the ultimate receptor. Over the long run, the development of the Project site represents a part of the continuing urbanization of the Green River Valley. . The incremental loss of a wetland or addition of sediments and street surface contaminants from one project to the aquatic. ' system may not be significant, rather it is the cumulative effect of all such projects which add up to an environmental proglem. The eventual development of nearly 500 acres in Renton will certainly add a substantial amount of sediment and contaminants as a major 23 r • part of the overall incremental valley development. Catch basins will be used throughout the proposed project and the P-11, channel is designed to function. as ,a settling basin which should reduce most of the suspended contaminants. Dissolved materials, however, will be placed into the system. , Although runoff will be detained for settling purposes, there is no feasible means to. mitigate increases- in dissolved materials, increases in temperature or decreases in dissolved oxygen. All of these factors have historically been problematical in the Green River which will ultimately receive drainage from the Projectlarea. Fisheries resources will be increasingly difficult to meintain .'as incremental developments of the valley proceeds. 5. Vegetation a: Existing Conditions ' The Project site is located within the Western Hemlock Zone, which is the most extensive vegetational zone in western Washington and Oregon. . It is generally recognized that Puget Lowlands sites, such as the Project site are not typical of this broad vegetational category, but there is no concensus of opinion as to what the "true climax" plant community is for this portion of the larger zone. It is possible that there is in fact no "true climax" plant community because valley sites are usually disturbed with such frequency that no one climax community type becomes established for long. Natural flooding and human activities such as clearing, farming1and con- struction have disrupted vegetation continuously for more than 100 years. . The Project site vegetation has, for the most part, become re-est- ablished after agricultural, activities at the site were halted a decade ago. Some areas appear to have much older vegetation. The specific vegetative communities which now occupy the site bear a direct correlation to the underlying soils. 'The soils on the west side are sandy alluvium, derived from glacial outwash. These soils have low nutritional status and low capacity to hold water, and are therefore limited in their ability to support vegetation. Other soils on the site were formed by the deposition of organic water by plants and support plant communities of far greater interest and importance. Lastly, the placement of artificial fill over portions of the 'site greatly restricts the establishment of significant vegetational cover of any kind, although herbaceous species may be found. Plant communities found at the site were divided into two groups. 24 ' t ao1121®1 ¢ a�o®®1000®dd�®10 7,,‘,T.,,\. p.9 ORA(NA6E CHANNELLIJ SR/G) a 1 1 3 ! ± : 1111 / Ili 4tidill I RLN/pN /LL/I� yllwC•ERCHANGE Ai 92N0 AVE S W/C W/C/Rg CA/ WU. 9 t/ i Io AuniN rocnr Lr RENIpN F \\\1 Iv GLCf O/L GQLOfN GRAIN GLA q RN / �. W li; CORP. i MACARONI CO 1\111 it ..� I W I. i OW R9 W~ C W ODD' B CB zi I rut —11- -T 4 WATER Luw I iy / 3 n i OL PIPELINE "-MOBILE 0/L 3. C C/� 4-ao/W F 1f�� MiFLWE .TANK FARM V W a I W/C H FORYLL47 FRANK Fp1YIRO5 !R. 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Mixed Shrub Successinary Pasture Smartweed Oregon Ash - Willow Oxbow Grassland Thistle Rush - Reedgrass Refer to Figure No. I , for location of these communities,; and Appendix A for additional information regarding these communities. The Wetland and Bog communities found at the site are of particular importance. The Soil Conservation Service in conjunction with bio- logists from the State Department of Game and the U. S. 'Fish and Wildlife Service have identified three wetland types on ;the project site: 1 ) Along the east side of the site is a wooded swamp, or sometimes referred to as a forested bog. This area is likely to be waterlogged to within at least a foot of the surface. Typical plant representatives include willows, red alder, and western hemlock. 2) To the west of Springbrook Creek and towards the north end of the site is a seasonally flooded flat. Typically, flooding can be expected in late fall , winter or spring but is well drained in the growing season. Typical plant representatives include smartweed and other mixes of shrubs. Wetland vegetation may be limited due to seasonal nature of flooding. 3) Along the north side of the site is a shallow marsh. Old aerial photos indicate that this wet spot was much smaller at least ten years ago. Placement of fill and road construction have divered more water to this depression in recent years. Consequently a large marsh has formed and provides a havitat for many species of migratory waterfowl . A portion of this marsh will be designated as a green belt by the applicant as discussed above. b. Immediate Impact on Vegetation Except for vegetation associated with the green belt area, most • plant communities present on the site will be lost through filling and grading except in those few locations where present ground surface elevations are at the desired level . Original plant • communities are not expected to recover. There will be quick coverage of the fill areas by herbaceous species and this will help to mitigate dust problems until such time as the filled areas are utilized for industrial purposes. 26 c. Eventual Impact on Vegetation The most significant impact on vegetation will occur immediately when the developeable portions of the site are covered by fill . Over the long run, vegetation associated with the wetland will change as land around it is filled and the P-1 channel is con- structed. The saturated soils condition necessary to support the wetland will be changed due to lowering of the ground water eleva- tions. Plants presently supported by the wet conditions will be eventually replaced by species tolerant of drier conditions. Initially, the green belt (wetland - ponded area) will be reduced in size as water drains from it to the "P-1" Channel . There will be die-back of aquatic species, the extent of which will depend on the amount of and rate of which the water is drained away. As the soil moisture of the once wet areas declines, grasses will be .established. After a number of years, willow and red alder can be expected if noting is done to retain the moisture in and about the ponded area. 6. Wildlife a. Existing Conditions Mammals ' A wide variety of small mammals have been observed on and are expected to inhabit the Project site because of their relatively small home range needs in comparison with the relatively large size of the site. Mammals which were either seen or are expected to occur as permanent residents or transients include: Marsh shrew, Townsend mole, Coast mole, Spotted skunk, Striped skunk, Common deer mouse, Townsend's meadow mouse, Bendire shrew, Red fox, and Short- tailed weasel , some use of the site by Black tailed deer has been noted. Some of the above mammals are particularly important be- cause their distribution is largely confined to the Puget Sound' lowlands. As a result of urbanization, many animal species present in the Puget Lowland have been disappearing. In some cases, these species are replaced by a more adapted species, but often they are not. Birds and Aquatic Waterfowl The Project site is located within the Pacific Migratory Bird Flyway and because of its relatively. undeveloped condition, pro- vides habitat for many non-resident birds at various times of the year. Some of the birds which have been found on or near the site include: Mallards, Canvas Back Ducks, Lesser Scaup• Duck, American ;• Coot, Great Blue Heron, Green Neron, Rough-legged Hawk,, Screech Owl , Sparrow Hawk.. In addition Pheasant, Quail and Song Birds were ' observed. " 27 Habitat Areas _ I The plant communities and the habitat provided are major determinants of the types and numbers of birds and mammals which willluse a site. The Project site has a great number of plant communities!, as shown on the vegetation map, however, some of the plant commuOt'ies are of greater importance in terms of bird and wildlife habitatl than others. Two general communities are of particular note: The wet1land habitat in the north center of the site; and the Oregon Ash-Willow in the northeast corner, extending southward to the Willow-Reed,-Cattail community. The wetland habitat provides a stop over site between Lake Washington and points farther south in the valley for migratory waterfowl . The many species of aquatic plants and the contiguous shrubby vegetation provide both cover and food. The Oregon Ash-Willow community in the northeast of the site represents the later stages of succession for a wetland community. It has not been disrupted as much as other portions of the site, consequently it provides one of the richest habitats for bird popula.tiions and wildlife to be found. There was evidence of use of this area by Black- tail Deer and Pheasant. c. Immediate Impact on Biological Resources Terrestrial habitat areas will be almost entirely removed. The Song- bird population will be reduced in total numbers and diversity. Pheasant populations will be reduced or totally lost. Mammal species, particularly small mammals, will be effected because of their limited home range. d. Eventual Impacts on Biological Resources In order to be consistent with the Renton Comprehensive Plan, a portion of the wetland in the northwest corner will be retained as a green belt area. The continued value of this wetland for wild- life habitat will depend on how its character is influenced by activities on adjacent :land. As mentioned, lowering of immediate groundwater elevations will, have an effect as well as will the amount of surrounding vegetation which can be maintained' as cover. 7. Noise i a. Existing Conditions General Discussion Noise is any sound which is undesirable because it interferes with speech and hearing or is otherwise annoying. The term "environmental noise", as used. by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, means the intensity, duration and character of sounds from alll, sources. In terms of a simple and practical measurement, environmental noise means the long-term average sound level (or technically, the equivalent sound level or.LEQ) . Measurements of long-term average sound. levels will not directly exclude very high noise levels of very short duration, rather, they are reflected in the overall average. For example, a long-term average of a 60 decibel (dB) sound level over a 24 hour period might include peak sound levels of 110 dB, but such an event might be less than 1 second duration. ! The following chart gives a range of sound levels produced by common indoor and outdoor settings :. EQUIVALENT SOUND LEVELS IN DECIBELS Indoors SPACE Leq (+) Small Store (1-5 clerks) 60 Large Store (more than 5 clerks) . 65 Small Office (1-2 desks) 58 Medium Office (3-10 desks) 63 Large Office (more than 10 desks) 67 Miscellaneous Business 63 Residences . Typical movement of people-no TV or radio 40-45 Speech at 10 feet, normal voice 55 TV listening at 10 feet, no other activity 55-60 Stero music 50-70 Table saw 88 Garbage disposal 80 Tavern With Rock Group At table closest to group 124 At table furthest from group 118 Outdoors EQUIVALENT SOUND LEVELS IN DECIBELS Space Leq (+) Rural Field 44 A Small Quiet Suburb 47-52 Typical Suburban 52-58 Urban 58-63 Noisy Urban 63-up Existing Sources of Noise For the purpose of assessing present noise conditions road noises were measured 100 feet from S. W. 43rd Street and the equivalent sound level over a 24 hour period was found to be approximately 63 db(A) . Daytime noise levels tend to range between 60 and 70. dB(A) , while nightime noise levels range between 50 and 60 dB(A) . Train noises were measured 100 feet from the mainline track and were found to range between 69 and 89 dB(A) . Noise from trains occurs as a short-term peak rather than on a constant basis. . j 29 There is presently some industrial activity in the area consisting of a metal scrapping facility. Noise measurements made at he property line of that plant showed that levels there do not exceed an equivalent sound level of about 84dB(A), for short periods of time. These levels diminish quickly with distance away from the plant. b. Immediate Impact on Noise Initial ground clearing, filling and grading will be the noisiest activities which will occur on the site. Although fill dirt truck traffic will be intense for 5 months during each of the first two years, of filling activities. Fill dirt, truck •traffic will exit the borrow pit on Garr Road which later becomes S.W. -43rd Street in Renton; along the south side of the project site. Therelis 'a hospital ; a clinic and a few scattered residences located along the fill dirt truck r6"ute': :'In addition, several residential streets adjoin. Carr Road. Fill dirt traffic will probably increase the long-term average noise by 1-2dB(A) levels during the working hours. However, peak noise levels resulting from truck traffic should not be higher than that now experienced due to exsiting truck traffic. Frequency of peak level attainment will increase, but will still only influence the long-term average noise by the. l-2dB(A) . c. Eventual Impact on Noise Noise Generated By Development - It is difficult to predict at this time exactly what noise levels will be produced by new industries which will eventuallyHlocate on the site. In addition, how the noise impact is experienced in the future will depend on specific physical , geographical and human factors. The proposed project will result in some additional automobile and train traffic. Over the next 20 years it is expected that S. W. 43rd Street/S. 180th will be widened to four lanes and that peak hour traffic volumes will reach 1500 vehicles .per hour with about a '10. percent truck mix. Noise levels from this source will be between 65 and 70 dB(A) at up to about 500 feet, from the road. Most of the future uses occurring on the proposedhproject site will require rail service, thus, contributing to increased - rail traffic noise. Typically, a switch engine providing service to an industrial facility will produce a noise level of 78 7 80 dB(A) at a distance of 100 feet as it passes through. Evaluation of Noise The significance of noise is usually evaluated in; terms Of compliance with applicable noise standards usually found in zoning codes and in terms of subjective community reactions. • In the case of the proposed project site, however, there are no adjacent residentially zoned areas which will be affected. The nearest homes are in the community of Orillia. These homes are not sensitive receptors of noise impact for several reasons. Most of these homes are located sufficiently for away from the site that construction noise will not significantly affect them. Also, these properties 30 ' are zoned for commercial and industrial uses, so standards regulating noise in residentially zoned areas are not applicable. Finally - over the long run most, if not. all of these homes will be removed in the course of construction of improvements to S. W. 43rd Street or as these properties are purchased for other purposes. The significance of noise generated by Project site users is more appropriately evaluated in terms of impact on employees at the site. It is generally known that certain kinds of work are sufficiently noisey to cause damage to hearing and that factory employees often ' have poorer hearing sensitivity than employees with,minimal occupational noise exposure. The length of time of exposure affects the possibility of hearing damage -- higher sound levels can be. • tolerated for shorter periods of time. Exposure to noise levels of 85 dBA and under are considered to be of negligible risk. How- ever, the U. S. Department of Labor specifies that exposure to 90 dBA is an allowable level for an 8-hour work day because of the high costs of controlling industrial noise down to 85 dBA. Permissable noise levels for 8 hours or less are given, on the next page. Duration Per Day (Hours) Sound Level (dBA) 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 . 100 1 1/2 102 1 105 1/2 110 1/4 or less 115 (Max.) . . The anticipated industrial development must comply with new noise regulations recently promulgated by the State: Maximum Environmental Noise Levels (1.73-60 WAC) effective September 1 , 1975, and Motor Vehicle Noise. Performance Standards (173-62 WAC) effective July 1 , 1975. 8. Meteorology Data for Seattle-Tacoma Airport can be considered indicative of the site meteorology because of its proximity. Data from the, Puget Sound , ' Air Pollution Control Agency shows the winds in the Southcenter area come predominantly from the north or south to south-southwest. It is thought that the north-south orientation of the green River Valley tends to channel the winds. j During extended pollutant build-up periods (eight hours to several days) polluted air masses move up and down the valley under a channeled flow regime. Under these conditions, background pollutant concentra-, • tions can increase significantly, especially under a northerly flow which brings in air from urban Seattle. ' • 31 The efficiency of pollutant dispersion is related to atmospheric stabi- lity. Cold air drainage down the Green River Valley gives rise to pronounced periods of stability (inversions) which will thusjlead to low pollution dispersion rates during these periods. Strength and direction of the mean wind will also influence dispersion. The urban areas of Seattle and Tacoma lie to the north and south respectively. Northerly or southerly winds will introduce pollutants from these areas into the Green River Valley as well as carrying these pollutants in the opposite direction when the winds change. 1 The following Figure J is a windrose for a nearby station maintained by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency: 9. Air Quality i a. Existing Conditions Existing air quality can best be summarized by the air monitoring stations in the vicinity operated by the Puget Sound Air1Pollution Control Agency. Data from neighboring stations was obtailned and the following conclusions can be drawn: The current air quality in the project area is good for some pol- lutants, marginal for others. The carbon monoxide levels' will reach a 4 parts per million (ppm) background level with "worst case" conditions, ,which is well below the 8 hour standard of 9 ppm and the 1 hour Itandard of '35 ppm. Particulate levels averaging 'about 50 ug/m are within the annual standard and are. not likely to be exceeded on a 24-hour sample basis. Sulfur oxides are violating the 1-hour standards on occasions. Oxidant levels on the surrounding hills are approaching the standards and could pose a potential problem in the Green River Valley because of the tendency for pollutants to accumulate under stagnant weather conditions. This is also true for oxides of nitrogen concentrations.. b. . Immediate Impact on Air Quality . . During the construction phase of the 'Project there are expected to be temporary impacts on air pollution levels. Earth-moving equipment is expected to emit vehicular pollutants as they move about preparing the site. However, the concentrations of the primary vehicular emissions from this equipment are expected to be appreciably lower than the levels expected under "worst case" conditions. This equipment can also be expected to raise dust (particulate matter) during dry weather. Effective maintenance and operation . procedures on use of equipment at the' construct'iàn 'site and appro- priate treatment of the grounds in adjacent areas can keep the dust generated from construction activities within acceptable limits and will not create particulate standards violations.. 32 I • WM 4.9 M4 . .3 2 I 2.1 04 0.9 \'I 14.9 b YAW. 1.2 • 0.9 / .. ese 2.7 ua 0.9 44 ua• ■ • na V SE 9.0 1.7 • ssa sse 26.0 a 3.9 10.7 HOUR AVERAGE SURFACE WINOS. PERCENTAGE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE 5TPT1O lwnn•- PUGET SOUND RIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 227 ANDOVER PARK E. TUKWILA — Ivimncwrzs- 'JPN-JUN. OCT-DEC. 1974 is m+mse n.. n.. rol0.oesrsanne- 5.499 a .+ .• SA ..a v. • j. • WIN® ROSE FIGURE • • J: • 33 c. Eventual Impact on Air Quality As the eventual result of development of, the. site, air quality will be affected by both stationary and non-stationary sources. Inasmuch as the specific industries which will be attrac ed to the site are unknown, it is not possible to project the probable impact an air quality. However, in spite of compliance with applicable air quality standards, it is likely that future industries will cause some degradation of air quality. The impact on air quality due to vehicular traffic using the site can be estimated with greater certainty than for stationary sources. The emissions due tomotor vehicles, as the primary source of air pollution from the proposed project are estimated for boih the present and future years to 1990. Models were utilized to obtain estimates of the concentrations of the primary vehicular pollutants under "worst case" meteorological and emission condition . The concentrations obtained were then compared with the present ambient air standards and existing background data to determine the impact on the surrounding environment. The effect of federal regulations on reducing automobile exhaust emissions was also included. '• Since the rate of development on the property is currently unknown the number of future vehicle movements is also unknown. However, estimates can be made for the maximum number of movements which can be tolerated and still keep the carbon monoxide concentrations within the air quality standards when "worst case!' meteorological conditions occur. ' There is adistance of approximately one mile between real potential perimeter roads for the project site. Assuming traffic counts comparable to S. W. 43rd Street on both the north and south boundaries of the project it is estimated that the localized con- tributions using a line source model at the downwind edge is about 0.4 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) . This results in a total background contribution of 5 mg/m3, one-half of the maximum under 8-hour carbon monoxide standard.' Using emission data compiled by the Environmental Protecjtion Agency in an area source model , the following table was developed to show the maximum allowable vehicle movements necessary to comply with the eight-hour carbon monoxide standards in the proposed project with high atmospheric stability and a meter per second wind speed. 34 j NUMBER OF VEHICLES Average Maximum Year Hourly Eight-Hour 1975 1620 12,975 1976 1920 15,400 1977 2250 17,975 1978 2620 20,925 1979 3130 25,025 1980 3650 29,200 1985 4490 35,950 1990 5840 46,725 These totals assume a background concentration-of 5 mg/m3 which will remain at that level through 1990. Note that in the above table, the number of vehicles increase slowly with increasing time. This is accounted for by the introduction of the newer controlled emission vehicles as required by federal regulations, and projected reductions in emissions. The number of vehicle movements required to exceed the standards are stated only for "worst case" very high stability meteorological conditions. The number of occurrences related to the one-hour "worst case" conditions and the associated carbon monoxide standard may happen for short periods any time of the year. In effect, under the meteorological conditions conducive to the declaration of an air stagnation advisory, there is a probability that the eight-hour carbon monoxide standard will be exceeded if the vehicle movements in the above table are exceeded each hour in the year indicated. Air stagnation advisories usually occur from three to six times annually, generally in the late fall and winter months. These advisories usually run 24 to 72 hours and can extend to 120 hours. 10. Traffic • a. Existing Transportation System Existing transportation facilities serving the area are shown in Figure K. The major freeways (Interstate 5, Interstate 405 and State Route 167) are shown as well as arterials adjacent to the site. These include East Valley Road and West Valley Road, adjacent to the east and west sides respectively. East-west arterials include S. W. 43rd Street bordering the south. side of the project site, and South Grady Way to the north. S. W. 43rd Street is two lanes in width (approximately,20;feet) with no curbs or paved shoulders, and consists of a deteriorating Portland cement concrete surface. 35 I 1/ v r ., . —10..• . 53 '''' :.... : \ii,./, .1117,„:"‘„, ...._ „,.. . 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Additional installations are proposed for East Valley Road and two intermediate intersections. Traffic Conditions Figure K indicates existing 1974 traffic volumes for Average Daily Traffic and Peak Hour Volume and direction, in the immediate vicinity of the proposed projects. The directional flow and peaking characteristics at the 43rd Street/East Valley Road intersection are a result of the freeway ramps connecting to the latter facility. In the "East Valley Traffic Study", the 1969 level of service at the intersections of 43rd Street with East and West Valley Roads was observed to. experience 95% or greater utilization during peak periods. Similar results were verified for the purposes of this study. The section of 43rd Street between the two main intersections is operating at level of service of under 75% utilization capacity. The major capacity restraint in the present roadway is the rail- road crossing. Trip Generation It is possible to anticipate a range of traffic volume which will ultimately be generated based both on data from local studies in facilities which are similar to the proposed uses. Generally, the type of industrial usage is more critical than regional vehicle usage as an index for industrial trip generation. A broad range of trip generation factors are possible depending on the proportion of office and industrial uses. In general , offices generate more trips per unit area than warehouses or fac- tories. Another factor affecting trip generation is the size of the concern. Larger firms generally have a lower generation rate per employee. Based on a consideration of these factors and the range of uses which could occur at the site, the trip generation factor selected for the proposed industrial development is 100 week-day trips per acre. This is an average for uses similar to those anticipated at the Project site. It is assumed that if rail facilities were not available, trip rates would be higher than in cases of rail accessed industries. The selected trip generation factor of 100 is therefore somewhat lower than that which would have been used if no spur tracks were planned for the project area. The selected peak hour percentage of daily generated traffic is 17%, and is assumed to occur concurrently with the peak hour traffic on the adjacent street system. The percentage of trucks in the industrial related traffic is assumed to be 17%. 37 b. Immediate Impact on Traffic Fill from the King County borrow site must be removed with two years. This site will supply 1 .7 million cubic yards of. the 2.6 million cubic yards necessary to fill the site. Fill is generally hauled during the dry season, between May and September (5 months) . The average capacity of a fill dirt truck is 10 cubic yards. Consequently, in order to move the fill from the King County site within the allotted 2 years, as many as 850 fill dirt truck trips per day may be necessary from May through September which is more than the one- half of the present average daily traffic volume. . It can be anticipated that the remaining required fill will be hauled as surplus material from nearby construction sites become available or as the project marketing and development time table requires purchase and import of fill from commercial borrow sites. Impact on traffic brought about by the import of this remaining fill will be less than that of the initial two year fill period. Fill dirt truck trips will be spread out over the total period of development. As development proceeds, implementation of planned improvements to streets and arterials will reduce congestion from fill truck move- ments. - c. Eventual Impact on Traffic Project Traffic Based on traffic generated by similar industrial facilities else- where, the total traffic projected for the site upon full develop- ment will be as follows: PROJECTED TRAFFIC • • FROM TOTAL SITE Total weedkay trips 49,050 Percentage of trucks 17% Passenger car equivalent 2 Average Daily Traffic 57,380 Peak Hour percentage 17% Peak Hour Volume 9,750 Peak Hour arrival/departure 9,360 Peak Hour departure/arrival 390 Trip Distribution . Based upon the assumption that a freeway is a preferred route for a longer trip, it may be deduced that a high percentage of the industry traffic will use freeways to reach its destinations. A reasonable estimate of the proportion of industrial traffic using the 'freeway network is 60%. S. W. 43rd Street is the primary east-west access to existing industrial development, and also provides indirect access to free- way interchanges for traffic destined for all directions. East Valley Road and Oaksdale. Street are primary north-south accesses but lack continuity northward, thus limiting their utility. Anti- cipated trip distribution is as follows: 38 . TRIP DISTRIBUTION Trip Distribution Freeway - total 60% East-West ( 1-405) 20% North-South - subtotal 40% 1-5 20% SR 167 20% Arterial Streets - total 40% East-West 1 50i North-South 25% The previous section dealt with the anticipated traffic in terms of volumes and directional orientation of the traffic. The broader implications of this traffic for the transportation network as a whole are considered in this section. Impact to Transportation Network The traffic impact due to the proposed industrial facilities is massive. The projected arterial street volumes in Figure L far exceed the ability of these streets to carry traffic. Under ideal • conditions, each of these four-lane arterials could handle 1 ,500 vehicles per lane between intersections, but only about 650 vehicles per lane at intersections. It is recalled that both East and West Valley Roads are presently congested and that planned improvements are intended only to alleviate the congestion caused by existing traffic volumes.' Freeway System A far more serious problem is the lack of residual capacity in the adjacent freeway system. Even if nearby arterials were improved to sufficient capacity, the majority of the traffic would only be directed onto the inadequate freeway system. This is the most critical implication of development in the area. Any further development will have an adverse affect on the presently over- loaded freeway system. The traffic generated by the proposed development would require half the capacity of a freeway lane (1 ,000 vph) on each of the freeways in the area. Such capacity may be available only on the Valley Freeway (South of 43rd Street) . 1-5, to the north, may also have the requisite capacity, only because traffic generated by the development will tend to be in the opposite direction as the major- peak hour flow on that route. 1-5 to the south will not be able 39 . _ . .,: -.;. ,•.,:. 1.07 -t, in 3425 • .., . .. ,,„ ..,., ...,•• . - ..:. .••••,.. . _...._ ,._,..,-, • , ,r... .....,.• L.,.......__._ „--,....... -----„,---,,, , . ilL,.. , ., ..,. ....-- le • • ,Ilopizioa....,... 1_40s i , ir ... a i • sti.--- - : • 1 I *V 1 [LC1NGACR 0":13 ° '‘i. ..-, •" i....4 • .: • I r, , SOUTH CENTER ti411:::.:!!:-.'::41004;1".":1....•.•.......•......:::.:.:. . ., ,... ,•.i.::....A.ttl„.44.1 ,,, . .;...i- •••"• ... .. . ........,. . t':,.‘ •.- ,;, , 1r.,.....:............:„:.•::::::„:„:„::::,,,,:..:.:.:„.„.1:,:::......•...„:::::::.,:;: 4 t•. 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G922 adt 0 II I W e . me••• proposed street r. --- possible street PEAK HOUR AND AVERAGE FIGURE L DAILY TRAFFIC • PROJECTIONS UPON FULL DEVELOPMENT (from project site only) 40 to accept more than limited additional traffic without adversely affecting the level of service.. However, alternative routes such as the Valley Freeway are available. Thus, the most critical problem is 1-405 to the northeast. Arterial Street System The projected volumes on the arterial street are unacceptable as indicated by the unrestrained assignment projected in Figure L. In reality, should traffic demand approach these dimensions, alternative routes would be used increasingly. Most of this traffic would be attempting to reach the freeway system and would most likely fill to capacity all the available arterial , collector, and local streets leading to freeway interchanges. Circuitous travel would result, aggrevating congestion and resulting in major safety and environmental problems. S. W. 43rd Street 43rd Street is currently being over-utilized as an access street, interfering with through traffic, and generating excessive turning movements at intersections and access points. These existing problems will be remedied by proposed improvements to S. W. 43rd Street by the Cities of Renton and Kent. A discussion of possible additional improvements that could be undertaken to alleviate impacts on the freeway and arterial system is given in Appendex D. 41 C. IMPACTS OF ALTERNATIVE PROJECTS 1 . No-Action or Continuation of the Existing Trends Preservation of the site in its present condition would not result in the maximum economic return from the land either in terms of its development potential or in terms of utilization of the soil resource. plant communities would continue to mature and evolve through their characteristic stages of plant succession. Wildlife would continue to use the site. Wetland areas contained within the site could expand even further if' .drainage from surrounding areas continues to be' diverted towards the site. . 2. 'Non-Fill Alternatives If the area were to be again used for agricultural purposes, the exist- ing vegetational cover would have to be removed. However, to the ex- tent that the, soils resources remain intact, this natural resource would be preserved. Soils such as those found on the site are considered very good for ' agricultural purposes, but subject to limitations of flooding and high water tables. Agriculture can be made technically viable by providing an adequate drainage scheme. Use of the site for agricultural purposes is made difficult because portions of the site have already been filled, and it may not be economical to farm the remaining segments. 3. Fill Alternatives ' All alternatives involving filling in order to bring ground level above the water table and create a suitable foundation for construction would be substantially similar in impact as with the proposed project. Options regarding soils, vegetation, and wildlife will no longer be avail- able once the land is committed to industrial use. ' 4. Schedule Alternatives ' Modification to the impacts that will be experienced with filling the site could be accomplished by delaying importation of fill material until specific site development is eminent. This would allow retention 4 of presently functioning habitat for a longer time and would leave open the option of implementing other land use alternatives such as purchase of the better habitat areas within the project site for preservation as green belt. The negative effects, of such modifications to the Project fill program would lie with the resulting influence of Project feasibility. The applicant suggests that feasibility of the project would be very much in question if' it 'were not possible to utilize both the King County borrow site within the imposed two-year limitation and also surplus fill material from area construction sites as it becomes available. If the 42 Project were to become unfeasible, the project site would be disposed of by the applicant through the most expedient means available to him. This would probably result in sale of the land on an incremental basis and subsequent piecemeal development of this land.. It remains a matter of conjecture as to whether or not the resulting impacts of incremental development would be greater or lesser than with a, single-owner develop- ment program as proposed with the Project. 43 D. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES AND MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY The relationship between local short-term uses and maintenance and enhance- ment of long-term productivity is a relationship that can best be brought out by considering the justification for the proposed actions in light of the potential impact on the natural and social environments. According to the present zoning, land use planning decisions as well as current economic realities and the surrounding land uses, the highest econ- omic use of the Project site are the plans proposed by the developer. The site is situated in the lower Green-Duwamish River Valley, which is evolving as an industrial-distribution center and which has long served as a trans- portation corridor. The site is ideally situated in the region to most efficiently use existing transportation systems such as the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle, the surface transportation network and is in close proximity to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. E. IRREVERSIBLE AND IRRETRIEVABLE COMMITMENTS OF RESOURCES The preliminary commitment to the modification of the topography and surface soils conditions of the site was made when agricultural use of the site was abandoned approximately 10 years ago and when fill was placed over portions of the site at various times since then. Portions of the site which were filled sufficiently long age now support herbaceous and shrubby vegetational cover. Placement of the fill has modified the hydrological characteristics of the site with the result that unfilled portions of the site have surface water impoundments which serve as valuable wetland habitat for waterfowl . Consequently, although the site is characterized by prime agriculture soils (subject to high water table limitations) , much of this soil resource has been covered by fill or recent accumulations of impounded water. Develop- ment of the project site will result in the loss of wildlife habitat which further redivides the total available in the Green River Valley area, therefore, having an ultimate reduction effect on plant and animal populations. Thus , the irreversible commitment of the natural resources inherent to the site must be considered in light of historical man-made alterations.. 44 APPENDIX BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE VEGETATIVE TYPES NAME OF. PLANT COMMUNITY TYPICAL PLANT COMPOSITION COMMENTS Native and para-native plant communities Creeping Buttercup Creeping Buttercup, Cat-tail , Reedgrass, Creeping Buttercup is a strong Wheatgrass, Canadian Thistle, Sedge dominant, occupies wetter sites near Cat-tail types, found on soils containing sizeable amounts of organic . matter . Cat-tail Common Cat-tail , Sedge, Rush, Spike- Located on the sites having the most rushes, Bluegrass water, underlain with organic soils- muck and/or peat, Cat-tail near exclusive dominant Reedgrass Reedgrass, Bluegrass, Horsetail , Basically on mineral soils, ranges Creeping Buttercup, Sedges from having several sub-dominants to Reedgrass being nearly exclusive, frequently found occupying rather moist sites near drainage ditches Willow-herb Willow-herb, Canadian Thistle, Wild Early secondary successional stage, Lettuce, Reedgrass, Bluegrass underlain primarily with mineral , soils, Willow-herb becomes sole dominant in some stands Riparian Reedgrass, Bluegrass, Fescue, Potential for frequent overflow, unit Sedges, Horsetail includes channel itself and stream banks, these can be steep and present erosion hazard -o z Berry Douglasberry, Evergreen Blackberry Himalayan Blackberry is dominant species x Himalayan Blackberry, Wheatgrass, few Douglasberry and Evergreen Black- Bluegrass, Willow-herb berry around periphera of community, found in older fill sites, fence rows and invading into abandoned croplands BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE VEGETATIVE TYPES NAME OF PLANT COMMUNITY TYPICAL PLANT COMPOSITION COMMENTS Native and para-native plant communities - cont. Cottonwood Black Cottonwood, Bluegrass, Relatively dense stands of Black Horsetail , Douglas Spirea Cottonwood, sparse understory, poorly drained sites with mineral soils, inter- mittent ponding Willow Willows - several species, Cat-tail , Closed canopy of Willows in thicket-like Rush, Bluegrass, Nightshade, Lamb's condition, occupies large areas of Quarter, Creeping Buttercup poorly drained and intermittently ponded. soils which are composed largely of organic sediments. Mixed Shrub Black Cottonwood, Willows, Himalayan Widely variable unit with dominance Blackberry, Bluegrass, Reedgrass, Dog- shared between shrubs and forbs, wood, Douglas Spirea, Creeping mineral soils and most arid of natural Buttercup communities present Smartweed Smartweed, Bluegrass, Duckweed, Frequently inundated area, accumulating Cat-tail , Rush organic matter on surface of soil , Smartweed almost totally dominant . Oregon Ash- Oregon Ash, Willow, Nightshade, Forested area with high water table, Willow Nettle, Dogwood some trees reaching estimated 75' in height, gradational organic - mineral soils Successionary Himalayan Blackberry, Bluegrass, Early successionary stage of a mesic Pasture Wheatgrass, Willow-herb, Plantain, site to the Mixed Shrub type ---- _- -. Clover, Dogwood • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE VEGETATIVE TYPES NAME OF PLANT COMMUNITY TYPICAL PLANT COMPOSITION COMMENTS Native and para-native plant communities - cont. Oxbow Willow, Cat-tail , Rush, Pond-lily Areas generally contain permanent surface water, diverse biotic community, located in old oxbows, some of the surface water being re- tained because of development in area Grassland Orchardgrass, Smooth Brome, Wheat- Old hayland areas dominated by grasses, Thistle grass, Bluegrass, Timothy, low level management and as a result Canadian Thistle invasion by Canadian Thistle Rush Rush, Reedgrass, Dock, Bluegrass, Wet area found associated with the Reedgrass Nightshade Smartweed type, exclusively Rush area close to Smartweed then grades to a mixed Rush and Reedgrass type, area artifically flooded BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE VEGETATIVE TYPES NAME OF PLANT COMMUNITY TYPICAL PLANT COMPOSITION COMMENTS Vegetation which is a direct result of. man's actions Pasture Kentucky Bluegrass, White Clover, These pastures are generally weedy and Timothy, Canadian Thistle, Buck over utilized, low level of manage horn Plantain ment and production Hayland Smooth Bromegrass, Wheatgrass, Near absence of legumes, some areas are Kentucky Bluegrass, Timothy quite wet with invasion of sedges and horsetail , low level management often results in Canadian Thistle invasion Fill Kentucky Bluegrass, Intermediate Very- low level plant ,cover, 80% of area Wheatgrass, White Clover, Red Clover, is barren ground, low water holding Fleabane, Wild Lettuce,. Common capacity and fertility, loamy gravel Dandelion, Canadian Thistle 'material Railroad Reedgrass, Wheatgrass, Dewberry, Quite diverse in number of species Himalayan Blackberry, Common Tansy,." because of the continued and varied Timothy and Bluegrass seed source from the railroad, miscellaneous land - urban, land Drainage Ditches Several Willow species, Wheatgrass., Long narrow plant communities along Black Cottonwood, Reedgrass, Cat- man constructed drainages, often tails, Sedges, Rushes. and Duckweed vegetation controlled by use of herb- icides, water standing in ditch bottom frequently Recently Abandoned Cheatgrass, Bluegrass, Wild Lettuce, Widely differing habitat/soil con- Cropland Buckhorn Plantain, YellowDock, Common ditions, almost all weedy species, Dandelion three or less years since cultivation . , ' iV ' 6 • L , , ,_ . 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE VEGETATIVE TYPES NAME OF PLANT COMMUNITY TYPICAL PLANT COMPOSITION COMMENTS Vegetation which is a direct result of man's actions cont. Homesite and Lilac,. Western Red Cedar, Lombardy Lawns and ornamental plantings around• Ornamentals Poplar, English Holly, Mountain Ash, homesites - particularily important in Bluegrass . the town of Orillia Misc.: Barren lands due to recent removal of vegetations storage area for scrap materials, roadways, buildings APPENDIX B BIRD SPECIES IDENTIFIED ON PROPOSED PROJECT SITE Common Name Scientific Name Ring-neck Pheasant Phasianus colchicus California Quail Lophortyx californicus Long-billed Marsh Wren Telmatodytes palustris Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus Mallard Anas platynhynchos _ Song Sparrow Melospize melodia Robin Turdus migratorius American Goldfinch Spinus tristis House Sparrow Passer domesticus Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus Tree Swallow Iridoprocne bicolor Downy Woodpecker Dendrocopos pubescens Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica Starling Sturnus vulgaris Mourning Dove Zenaidura macroura Savannah Sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis Black-capped Chickadee Parus atricapillus Fox Sparrow Passerella iliaca American Goldfinch Spinus tristis Brewer's Blackbird Euphagus cyanocephalus Savannah Sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis MacGillivray's Warbler Oporornis tolmiei Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jama.icensis Marsh Hawk Circus cyaneus Western Meadowlark Sturnella heglecta White-crowned Sparrow Zonotrichia leucophrys •BIRDS WHICH MAY. BE EXPTECTED IN OR NEAR THE PROPOSED SITE • Common Name Scientific Name . Canvasback Duck Aythya valisneria Lesser Scaup Duck ., Aythya affinis. Ruddy Duck Oxyura jamaicensis ; American Coot Fulica americana Common Snipe Capella gallinago Glaucous-winged Gull Larus glausescens Common Crow Corvus brachyrhynchos Song Sparrow . Melospize melodia American Widgeon Mareca americana Shoveler . Spatula clypeata Pintail Anas acuta Scaup Aythya affinis' Bufflehead Bucephala albeola Great Blue 'Heron Ardea herodias Green Heron Butorides virescens Wood Duck Aix sponsa Pigeon Hawk Falco columbarius Killdeer Charadrius vociferus Spotted Sandpiper. Actitis macularia Bonaparte's Gull Larus philadelphia Rock Dove Columba livia . Mourning Dove Zenaidura macroura Hairy Woodpecker Dendrocopos villosus Western Flycatcher. Empidonax difficilis Western Wood Peewee Contopus soridulus Violet-green Swallow , . Tachycineta thalassina Tree Swallow Iridoprocne bicolor . Blank-capped Chickadee Parus atricapillus Common Bushtit Psaltriparus minimus. Cedar Waxwing Bombycilla cedrorum Black-throated Gray Warbler Dendroica nigrescens Yellowthroat Geothylpis trichas House Sparrow Passer domesticus Brewer's Blackbird Euphagus cyanocephalus Oregon Junco Junco oreganus Rufous-sided Towhee 'Pipilo erythrophthalmus Savannah Sparrow 'Passerculus sandwi.chenis: Fox Sparrow •' 'Passerella iliaca Rough-legged Hawk •Buteo lagopus Sparrow Hawk Falco sparverius Ruffled Grouse Bonasa umbellus Screech Owl Otus asio Short-eared Owl Asio .flammeus Common Nighthawk Chordeiles minor Rufous Hummingbird . Selasphorus rufus • Red-shafted Flicker Olaptes cafer Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Sphyrapicus varius . Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis Red-breasted Nuthatch Sitta canadensis • ' House Wren Troglodytes aedon Swainson's Thrush Hylocichla ustulata Golden-crowned Kinglet Regulus satrapa Ruby-crowned Kinglet Regulus calendula Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus Warbling Vireo Vireo gilvus Orange-crowned Warbler Vermivora celata Nashville Warbler Vermivora ruficapilla Yellow Warbler Dendroica petechia Myrtle Warbler Dendroica coronata • Bullock's Oriole Icterus bullockii Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater Black-headed Grosbeak Pheucticus melanocephalus Pine Siskin Spinus pinus Oregon Junco Junco oreganus Golden-crowned Sparrow Zonotrichia artricapilla Lapland Longspur Calcarius lapponicus 0 , • • . . . • • . - - ----7, . . i .1 ; , . , • • • i i. , '• i i; .• . „ . i 411(640 1, ! I; I • i 1 I : : I; . . . . 1 ! i! 844-opt:. (75,,p.:„) . , i : - ; : • L „ -: :. -. . ' ,.. .,. J____t_ ' :, ;: ! '. ' . ! :. ' 171' ; • . 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N. ..,.._ . f , .../ . ., . ..,,,,,, . . . . . , •?..., ,,_.......,„ .._ . • , . 11- f . • _ 3- -fil • x co3 9 1 Any! roadway improvements are contingent upon expansion of I-405 capacity northward. The present four-lane facility is inadequateand no suitable alternate routes are available. It is reasonable to expect that any large employment center in Renton will generate a large number of commuter trips attracted to the Bellevue area and will aggravate congestion on I-405. 2 Assuming that I-405. capacity .can be increased to the north, the freeway system could accept additional traffic. In this case, local improvements in or near the indus,trial areas should expedite traffic access to the freeway system. Oaksdale Street could be developed as the major distributor street in the area. This would reduce circulation traffic using 43rd and would provide an adjunct to East and West Valley Roads. An , improvement of I-405 could include continuous collector-distributor roads and an interchange with Oaksdale. To the south, Oaksdale would intersect 192nd Street which could connect to the • Interchange on 1-5. 3 The above improvements on 1-405 should include i rebuilding of the South Renton and Green Valley interchanges to geometry more conducive to the high capacity required. The South Renton Interchange now is a four-quadrant cloverleaf with inherent weaving capacity problems. The Green River Interchange is. a type A-B partial cloverleaf (two loop ramps in adjacent quadrants) . Such a design requires at least three phase signal control of associated intersection, thus limiting capacity. A continuous C-D road system between the two interchanges would allow an additional interchange at Oaksdale to serve the industrial area. Reconstruction of the South Renton Interchange should eliminate the present continuity of Valley Freeway into Rainier Avenue. 4 The Orillia Interchange (Valley Freeway at 43rd Street) should be rebuilt using some loop ramp arrangement to eliminate the existing excessive left-turning movements. The "East Valley Traffic Study" studied and recommended such rebuilding, together with the proposed extension of the freeway northward. The latter extension is also a mitigating measure which, it is . assumed, will be in existence by the design year. 5 South Grady Way should be widened .to four lanes between Rainier Avenue and West Valley Road. . ' 6 ' South 165th Street in the Burlington Northern Street network should be extended westward to intersect West Valley Road. West Valley Road should be widened to six lanes between this intersection and the Green River Interchange. 7 A further possibility for improved freeway capacity, especially on 1-405, is ramp metering. Ramp metering involves limiting traffic entering freeway ramps, to the amount that can . be absorbed into the freeway traffic without causing congestion. The net freeway capacity can therefore be somewhat increased by avoiding congestion at.on-ramps. Metering is achieved by placement of traffic signals on the ramps. - The signals are controlled according to freeway conditions, as ' monitored by closed circuit television, detectors, or other freeway surveillance. The signals meter vehicles. onto the freeway, one at a time, according to a headway as determined by the control center. The majordisadvantage of .metering.-is that congestion is not eliminated, but merely transferred from the freeway to the ramps and adjacent arterial streets". Some net gain in the entire system, however, is gained as a result. Mitigating Measures Not Requiring Capital Improvements Staggered working hours in the industrial parks could significantly reduce congestion by avoiding the coincidence of the local peak period with that of the roadway system. Use of mass transit could reduce auto usage, but public transit has been unsuccessful in attracting commuter riders to this type: of development.' A private bus service organized specifically for the industrial park employees could be much more successful . Such service could be provided and subsidized by employers in the park and tailored to employee's transportation needs. Bus routing could emphasize service to the more critically .congested directions, such as 1-405 to Bellevue. A private bus service could also have provision for carrying bicycles, which commuters could use to reach bus collection points. Increased use of rail facilities for freight would reduce truck traffic. Industries using rail shipment for both raw materials and finished products are to be. encouraged. Distribution or collection facilities using rail access only in one direction, ' are less desirable. • COMMENTS ON THE • DRAFT & RESPONSES 7----11410110TIP",""NI e , • ‘1,;:.r,,,e,,, 1 . - . ''' T .,.•VA'`,,, .- -.•,!K. ,1 t*4 : PRIVATE WILD BIRD SANCTUARY • Members of National Wildlife Federation and Bird Friends Society E. F. AND GERTRUD SCHAEFER 1412 NORTH 40TH STREET, RENTON, WASHINGTON 98055 -6 /Z1-- / 7.S- %lir '7. •• x''' 'k' /( -. , •4‘- j i 5bTh .2 - - X_.14 s 0 7 6?, 71-41-, (- t-e .72--et- -17, 7V-Zti .,9 80‘.6-Irt.. , 0-7t/L._ ge-Tjt4 _ A:i...e_ x-772.Wn_e_.; -t, 2 -t/ ai_t- l' -J-K.4.,v -71-0--,z-vm.„ . /c/,;(...ce..,e-e1L. - .40L4-- aiy-z 022,e_a.4--,,,c,gez , (i - tvz-aede-rA-e-e"._e_ 44-fe-etie-,_ 4-ee4A --iticui--e/ , - 7e0(-6-t.L-L iteezzz__ i:>iLti--a . -ez_e`'ae:fr2AzeWL-e%/-- . lfraex---,i-- --t-;-4-alek .),-- 7eli- -z.../1 ,os F7114/),0*. ee. 7ef- -1J/1 74J" . • OV R (j '2. PLANNING DEPARTMENT • it ENtroN, WASIHINOTON 1.14R .Q. MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON.WASHINGTON 98O56 .• - 2 35-2550 44TE ��4 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS D SEP� RESPONSE TO LAKEVIEW PRIVATE WILD BIRD SANCTUARY 1 . Your review of the Drfat EIS is appreciated . 2 . The Final EIS addresses the impacts of th.e proposed action on air quality , water quality , wetlands habitat area , vegetation , and wildlife . L/7'Ai Seattle-King .County/DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 1./91 I, _SKC = Public Safety Building Seattle; Washington 98104 (206) 583-2550 al LAWRENCE BERGNER, M.D., M.P.H. Director of Public Health August 25, 1975 i j�RECEIVED1, Gordon Y. Ericksen, Director ?� 4��� Renton Planning Department � !N .c(S 200 Mill Avenue South ,,` DEP Renton, Washington 98055 Re: Draft Environmental Impact Statement - Orillia Industrial District Dear Mr. Ericksen: A review of the subject impact statement shows the district will be • served by an approved public water supply and sanitary sewer. No adverse environmental health condition is envisioned. • Very truly yours, Wa e, Ph.D., M.P.H. ef, Environmental Health Services BH/mla DISTRICT HEALTH CENTERS: NORTH EAST SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST 1600 N.E.150th 15607 Northeast Bellevue- 3001 N.E.4th St. 10821 8th Avenue Southwest Seattle 98155 Redmond Road Renton 98055 Seattle 98146 363-4765 Bellevue 98O0B 228-2620 885-1278 _ 244-6400 R4 („)4 PLANNING DhPAIt'1`MEN']r • RENTON,WAF3HIN43TON ; MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON.WASHINGTON 98OSS • 235-2SSO �7 �T " RESPONSE TO COMMENTS fD SEP RESPONSE TO SEATTLE-KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 1 . You review of the Draft EIS is appreciated . - / r- { •• , ' King County State of Washington John D. Spellman, County Executive "4 . .4 4*, • A John P. Lynch, Director - A, .�.;'` �< DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND PROGRAM PLANNING Room 400 king County Courthouse ' . F • 516 Third Avenue ` Orr Fnn�'' Seattle,Washington 98104 � aLFJl/rr 'vim\\ (206) 344-&i6g 7492 . t % L� O . James L. MagstadtC"' 1 1�'7`5 Planning Department -v City of Renton • 9 -�.�., ,. 200 Mill Avenue Sduth - ' Renton, Wa. 98055 2'NG DEPPR���i RE: DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT - ORILLIA INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT Dear Mr. Magstadt: We have received .the subject document and .submit the following comments for your consideration: 1. The statement is generally well written, particularly relating . to the environmental impacts of the proposed• action on the physical environment. However, the apparent omission of' impacts of the project on the socio-economic environment (ie. , primary and — secondary land use impacts, employment, community facilities , public services, community values, aesthetics, etc.) both on and • off-site is not addressed in the document nor is any attempt made to give the reader an indication of how these impacts may be interrelated with the physical environment. Although the • impacts of a project this size may have substantial impacts on the .ecosystem of the site and. adjacent terresterial and avian communities, . .the living environment of man and the quality of that environment might likewise be substantially impacted. 2. There is some concern regarding the apparent conflict with (a) the proviso established in the SCS project . that, "All land ' not needed .or used for commercial-industrial development will be --;r planned and managed for wildlife open-space until such time as it is utilized in. additional developments" and (b) the expeditious . . manner in which land must be filled to take advantage of the • available source of fill from the County borrow site. These two objective's appear to bein conflict with each other end interim resolution seems to indicate the compromise of theifirst objective. 3. The statement .documents plans for the construction of temporary . drainage . facilities, to handle surface water runoff in the eventualit: the SCS project is not approved. Permanent solutions however, are either not contemplated or not addressed in the statement. . : • • 4. Site specific impacts of the grading and landfill operations are well done. Impacts of borrow operations that are located --- at the County site or other commercial site locations, however, r � Wa! James L. Magstadt September 9, 1975 Page Two do not directly address the Countywide issue of borrow excavation and use of this resource or the environmental impacts of this operation on the neighborhoods adjacent to these proposed sites. 5. The cumulative impacts of this project and others like it that may result or be encouraged by this action could be explored to establish a regional perspective of the impact analysis. Land use issues, water quality issues and the like may be impacted directly or secondarily as a result of this action. We hope these comments will assist you in your planning activities. Sincerely, ` J. Robert Edmundson, Chief Land Use Planning Section • JRE/an cc: John P. Lynch, Director Budget & Program Planning • • • ti CRENTON.PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON.WASHINGTON „y MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON.WASHINGTON 98055 • 235-2550 44 40 • RESPONSE •; T.O • COMMENTS • • RESPONSE TO, KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND PROGRAM PLANNING • 1 . Your review • of the Draft EIS is appreciated . 2 . Additional explanation of the socio-economic impacts of .the proposal have been incorporated into •the text. 3 . The apparent conflicts between the applicant ' s proposal • and the SCS proviso to fill land only as it is needed for development have been included in the text and will be reviewed as part of the City ' s permit process . 4. In the eventuality that the SCS project is not approved , one of the two temporary approaches described on page .13 will .be made permanent . This has been clarified on • page 13 of the .text. • 5 . Information has been presented regarding the borrow site which is situated in King County . Recently a permit was granted for this project by King County . It is assumed that a thorough study of the Environmental Impacts of • the borrow site question was undertaken pursuant .to SEPA at that time . However , certain impacts of the borrow' operatio'n have been noted on pages 29 and •33 respectively . 6 . The regional land use situation has been discussed on pages 14 - 20 . The cumulative impacts of further • industrial development , degradation of water quality , etc . .have been incorporated in the • text . .1 , i/ King County �� ;,}nyt,. State of Washington y 4b John D.Spellman, County Executive ' k'.'te r —il ;7 ;Y Ply n "� '' ,' Department of Public Works . "' , Jean L.DeSpain,Director 900 King County Administration Building Seattle, Washington 98104 (r6F f?4August 22,. 1975 RECEIVPN O LA) 2 AUG 9 19 5 Mr, Gordon Y, Er.icksen ` 9,y &�'// Planning Director \tij -(v/i City of Renton NG DEPA ' 200 Mill Avenue South �-"'' Renton, Washington 98055 Dear Mr. ' Ericksen: RE: Draft Environmental Impact Statement Glacier Park Company We have reviewed the above subject and have the following recommendations and/or comments : 1, Page 3, Paragraph 3A - The applicant needs a .State Flood Control Zone permit for any work within the proposed Orillia Industrial District. 2, Page 7, Typical Interim Grading Scheme . - Where the outlet velocities from the proposed drain pipes ex- ceed three feet per second, rock riprap should be placed on the full channel section for a minimum distance of ten feet, being five feet both upstream and :downstream from the proposed outlets, 3.. Page 13, Paragraph e. , Temporary Small Drainage Ditches - The concept of using temporary drainage ditches with restricted outlets appears satisfactory. However, before we would recommend approval of any drainage system we would require detail drainage com- putations and, plans. Mr . Gordon Y. Ericksen August 22 , 1975 Page two (2) 4. Page 13 , Paragraph e. , Construction- of the SCS P-1 Channel - We recommend, where possible, that this drainage concept be followed. We appreciate having the opportunity to comment on this proposed - Environmental Impact Statement. If you have any questions , please feel free to contact our office on 344-3874. Very, truly •yours , ;1/ / /--/d-d.07-‘") 1,1 WILLIAM B. GI LESPIE Division Engineer Division of Hydraulics WBG LRG:gb o () AR 1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT •• RENTON.WASHINGTON ' MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON,WASHINGTON 98055 • 23S-2SS0 fp' TE RESPONSE TO . COMMENTS G SEP1t RESPONSE TO KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 1 . Your review of the Draft. EIS is appreciated . 2 . The need for a State Flood Control Zone Permit is understood by the applicant and has been incorporated into the statement . 3 . Drainage computations and rock rip rap around drain. pipe' outlets have been incorporated into the statement . <6;" .�..11 pp,yd,'� ��p t ,�ai,i L 5 . - Pi {vt 0,1.,, '' 410 West Harrison Street,Seattle,Washington 98119 (206)344-7330 :�;,v, '.Fo.;Uti;�f�, ,,{,4•p.; _..,,. August 22 , 1975 o'`.q;,i',1,7A4iu.-7.'•;• ',. a-,Revell (0 , ' • • ogb •Mr. Gordon Ericksen, Director •o` ���" Renton Planning Dept . 9 3- • 200 Mill Avenue So. �NING !- . Renton, Washington 98055 Subject : Glacier Park Company Fill and Grade for Orillia Industrial District Draft Environmental Impact Statement Dear Mr. Ericksen: We have reviewed the draft impact statement for the proposed filling and grading at the Orillia Industrial District enclosed • with your letter dated August 6 , 1975 . The transporting of fill material to the site and the grading of the fill should not have a significant affect on ambient air quality if the control measures indicated in the impact state ment are used. The applicant should periodically inspect the site after preparation and use the appropriate measures to . assure minimal dust generation until either development has • occurred or a ground cover has been established. As the statement points out, the site will eventually be devel- oped for industrial use. At this time, it is not possible to assess the. ultimate air quality impact since . neither the extent SERVING: nor type of industrial use is known. KING COUNTY However, there are two programs administered 'by this Agency 410 West Harrison St. Seattle, 98119 under Regulation I which require the evaluation, on a case-by- (206) 344-7330 case basis , of most new stationary air contaminant sources and KITSAP COUNTY indirect carbon monoxide sources . These are the Notice of Dial Operator for Toll Construction and Application for Approval procedure under Free Number Zenith 8385 Article 6 and review of larger parking lots and highways under Bainbridge Island, Dia1344-7330 Article 18 ; the purpose of these programs is to assure main- PIERCE COUNTY tenance of air quality. In addition, a program of area-wide 213 Hess Building air quality maintenance planning is expected to commence this (206) 383-5 51 _ year, in which local planning Agencies will play a major role, . for this same purpose . SNOHOMISH COUNTY 506 Medical-Dental Bldg. Everett, 98201 • • (206) 259-0288 • ,- BOARD OF DIRECTORS • -CHAIRMAN:,Everett Foster, Alternate for Patrick J. Gallagher, Commissioner Pierce County; VICE CHAIRMAN: N. Richard Forsgren, Commissioner Snohomish County; Robert C. Anderson, Mayor Everett; Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor Bremerton; Gordon N. Johnston, Mayor Tacoma; Gene Lobe, Commissioner Kitsap County: Harvey S. Poll, Member at Large; John D. Spellman, King County Executive; Wes Uhlman, Mayor Seattle; A. R. Dammkoehler, Air Pollution Control Officer. G. Ericksen, . Director August 22 , 1975 . Page two Thank you' for the opportunity to comment. Very truly yours , A. R. Dammkoehler Air Pollution Control Officer By & R. Pearson ' enior ' Air Pollution Engineer ARD:JRP:j c RE/v ikVb) V l�Zr i r r.+j%•• 2 i- 4 A� PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON, WASIH.INGTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON.WASHINGTON 98055 • 255-$SSO •�,�TE® �E ��� RESPONSE TO COMMENTS • RESPONSE TO PUGET SOUND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 1 . Your review of the Draft EIS is appreciated . 2 . Dust control measures will be incorporated into the Special Permit review process . I. S11i('c;t September 5, 1975 t11-1 t7r'1',\ TA?!Ate;...::•...Ili el jA, a� Gordon Y. Ericksen Planning Director City of Renton 200 Mill Avenue South Renton, Washington 98055 Dear Mr. Ericksen: Thank you for the opportunity to review the draft environmental impact statement for the Glacier Park Company proposed fill and grade of the Orillia Industrial District. There is some concern about the loss of the wetland habitat and corresponding loss of wildlife and vegetation in this area. Also, runoff of surface water into the Green River may prove to be a large problem, not only from immediate action but particularly from future development© In general, the draft environmental impact statement appears to be comprehensive and a well-organized document. It should be sufficient to satisfy the SEPA guidelines in regard to procedure. Sincerely, Barbara Jansen. Environmental Review Section bj CC,Ail c,5 F ("I& PECEII/tb • 8 19,S \N\_.12EP AR.4( . D;uue!J. Evans•Govcvno' Jo r, F. li,cnis;.?Jin;_l;. Olym;)11 W'a>r:,n Jt b au l ': Z::,.. • • • • PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON, WASHINGTON suiRQ. MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON. WASHINGTON 98055 • 235-2$50 10A74.N r5' RESPONSE TO. COMMENTS •E® SEP' . RESPONSE TO WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY 1 . Your review of the Draft EIS is appreciated . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ` f.. _ — tom%r.. 't-17 . -. C.�`., Fr!, • ri•, P iri':.o:' [( , f4 IT..ei; d:•,::, �,9,.r. � t':y,..' T I Farr' 6�,;,::,p •,o, c' `4.: `k +t� <\ l,C) �';- �2'i%''s .�.- iY'l`'i:R I:i. ,�`.., '. Cv;•d,..:.: \NIEL J. EVANS ROOM 115, GENERAL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING • PHONE 753-6500 DONALD `.d. 'GCE GOVERNOR OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON 98504 REC'TCR September 8, 1975 /OF R /Z 0,c) Wtb • • y 1975 Mr. Gordon Y. Ericksen, Planning Director a The City of Renton �� `S� Municipal Building, 200 Mill Avenue South �N/1yG �E Renton, WA 98055 Dear Mr. Erickson: As requested, we have reviewed your Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Orillia Industrial District proposed fill and grade. There are irinortant fisheries stocks in the Green River and its tributaries, including those in Springbrook Creek, which will be impacted by this action. Therefore, we have a few comments to offer. Existing conditions describing water quality and aquatic organisms popula- . tions are discussed beginning on page 22, and we note that there was only a reference to occasional catches of game fish in Springbrook Creek. This Depart- ment has recent observations of coho salmon production in this drainage, primarily in the Mill Creek branch. The drainage system contains in excess of 2.5 miles of suitable spawning area. It is estimated that the watershed could accommodate between 400 and 600 coho salmon spawners, based upon the remaining rearing area that is usable. All spawning areas, and virtually all rearing area, are located upstream from the proposed project. Migrating anadromous fish, however, must pass through this area both as juveniles and returning adults. Our questions and concern, of course, regard the fish stocks and how they will be impacted by the intense development that has been projected. There. was no mention in the Statement of the extremely important fishery populations of several species in the Green River. While this development is not located immediately adjacent to the Green River, these are important receiv- ing waters for all drainages from the site. Present conditions of water quality during periods of low stream flow in the lower Green and Duwamish Rivers are v/ severe. Will lowering of the water table at the project site intensify these low-flow water quality problems? What will be the effect of the additional waste discharge and storm runoff to the Green River? It would be helpful if the final impact statement more thoroughly considered the existing fisheries resources, as well as any areas of potential impact form this development. It is our understanding that the major portion of the filling and grading is to occur within the next two years, however subsequent development will pro- ceed over a 25-year span. The large areas of exposed fill material would F1r. Gordon Y. Ericksen September 8, 1975 Page 2 seemingly create the potential for storm drainage and erosion problems over a number of years. In addition to the diking and temporary retention system that has been proposed, has consideration been given to possible measures of soil stabilization or of introduction of plantings to reduce erosion? Our final comment deals with the borrow site that is discussed on naoe 5. The specific location of the site is not indicated, and there has been virtually '---7no discussion of potential impact that will occur due to operations and excavation. This is a major part of the ultimate development plan, but it has been virtually ignored regarding its environmental impact. Since quantities of fill to he removed are substantial , we would be interested in learninn more of this phase of the proposal. Thank you for the opportunity to review your draft Statement. Sincerely, Ray C. Johnson Acting Environmental Fisheries Coordinator cc: D. L. Lundblad - Dept. of Ecology . E. S. Dziedzic - Dept. of Game O C rL PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON, WASHINGTON to_ MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON.WASHINGTON 98055 • 235-2550 ��rf �," RESPONSE TO. COMMENTS 0 SEP� RESPONSE TO WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES 1 . Your review of the Draft EIS is appreciated . 2 . The impacts upon fisheries stock in Springbrook Creek have been incorporated in the statement . 3 . The impacts to fishery populations in the Green River have been incorporated in the statement . 4. Consideration will be given to soil stabilization and erosion control methods within the City of Renton Special Permit process . 5 . The location of the borrow site has been noted in Figure A . Certain impacts of the borrow activities have been noted in sections on Noise and Air Impacts , pages 29 and 33 respectively . ,/ „awentirrinrt ,,,✓✓✓ .(�,b:;:ri` Chiudc B,Ii,:r, Sc%:,ttic. C,,.:irnun. ,KH,V•74 y tr • Glenn Galbraith, 11-ellpinit A, - Frank I_. Cai:ridT.Jr.. I'anc%ii:c r DMPA1Ra"MENT 't _.-,, . ,,. Arthur,S..Ci/tut, Yakima • • •:, j i +s Ii i::jhet/ U . ,Steadnucroft. Taioota' ""' Archie U. ,11i/lr, Irenatcicc OF GAME .,';I,,,,.,,F:�;,?' Director / Carl N. Crouse, - As.sistant Director! / Ralph II". Larson 600 North Capitol Way/Olympia, Washington 98504 Jack S. Wayland August 29, 1975 QF Gordon Y. Ericken '• C EiVb4'O Planning Director • • 2 City of Renton EP 3 p1975 200 Mill Avenue South ' -e /; Renton, Washington 98055 • •• 9 • �� ' Dear Mr. Ericksen: ' � ' 2,NG DEP AR�0 Your draft environmental' impact statement Glacier Park Company Proposed Fill and Grade for Orillia Industrial District , .was reviewed by our staff as requested. Our comments follow the report format. Introduction ., .r..y This section- refers to the proposed action as granting rezone approvals '• , cn(` . and permitting grading and filling activities. Rezone approvals aren't specifically, addressed as part of the proposed action (page 3) . Clarification is needed. • , • The Proposed Action .. • Existing zoning is shown on Figure B (page 4). ''Perhaps the 'specific implications of this .zoning could be explained and contrasted with those of the requested zoning .shown on Figure D (page 19, back). - . • • The primary borrow site and quantities of fill needed are described in this section (page5.5). The properties of the fill materials to be used, however are not discussed. Could such properties influence degree of impact at the site? If so.; discussion Would be helpful . In reference. to temporary drainage plans (page 6) , information on the amount of time during which this plan will be employed would be helpful , . as would information -on measures which will be needed to insure proper maintenance of the system. Will . a, monitoring program be initiated? . . • We acknowledge your indication that the exact acreage to be left as ? , greenbelt has not been settled (page• l0). Perhaps a description of the way in . • which the greenbelt Hill be managed should be included in this section of the final draft, if such information is available. • J . Bet Mr. Ericksen -2- August 29, 1975 Two alternate drainage schemes are addressed for the interim period before the P-,1 channel is completed. The way they are presented makes it seem that both are feasible means. of control (page 13) . If so, discussion of these schemes and relative environmental impacts under Alternatives in the final statement seems appropriate. Bio-Physical Environment Springbrook Creek is briefly described (pages 21 and 23). If possible ' 1 the final report should include an assessment of overall impact of the proposed development on this creek. You stated, under "Eventual Impacts on Hydrological Conditions", that ti the water table will be lowered (page 22). Are there wells or other uses in the area that might be adversely affected? This section also explains that drainage :to low-lying areas will be impeded. Thus, some drying of existing wetlands may occur. We assume this - applies to wetlands which are to serve as greenbelt. We suggest a.discussion J be included on the impact such a drying effect would have on the value of the greenbelt to wildlife. Also, if a management plan for the greenbelt has been formulated, a description of the relationship this would have on that plan would be appreciated. The map showing vegetation distribution (page 25) gives a good visual v1 understanding of site vegetation. No explanation, however, is provided on the types of plants which characterize each of the communities named (berry, riparian, pasture, etc. ).; this weakens its effectiveness. Perhaps this information could be appended to the final report. The section, "Eventual Impact on Vegetation" (page. 26) , cites a ponded area. To what area does this refer? The description of bird use (page 27) is brief. Given the kinds and mixture of habitat present at the site, it seems there would be greater bird use than this section suggests. Often times when extended survey of actual bird use is not feasible, habitat types are used to predict possible use. That is, bird use is estimated on, the basis of use known to occur at habitats which are similar to those at the site in question. You may wish to consider expanding this segment, through use of this or other methods. The discussion of eventual impacts on biological resources (page 28) states, "In order to be consistent with the Renton Comprehensive Plan, a portion of the wetland in the northwest corner will be retained as a greenbelt area." We appreciate efforts to mitigate wildlife resource losses associated • with the SCS drainage project -- a regional project undertaken in cooperation with local .municipalities. • Mr. Ericksen .3, August 29, 1975 We feel there is a need to consider this project on its own merits, however. Losses of wetlands which will be brought about by the action should be considered within this context es well . Relationship Between Local Short4erm Uses and Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity The relationship which loss of habitat at the site has to the long- term natural productivity of the site and surrounding area should be addressed. Thank you for the opportunity to review your draft. We hope our comments will be helpful to you. Sincerely, THE DEPARTMENT OF GAME (;140 61,Z e ZC c Eugene S. . Dziedzic, Asst. Chief Environmental Management Division ESD;jb cc: E. A. Chitwood, Regional Manager Agencies 4 0 `2 PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON.WASHINGTON ti .:� MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON.WASHINGTON 98O5S • 23S-2550 fir 'TEosEv0 � RESPONSE TO COMMENTS RESPONSE TO WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF GAME 1 . Your review of the Draft EIS is appreciated . 2 . No rezone action is proposed at this time . Clarification has been made in the text . However , it can be assumed that eventual land use will be compatible with the City ' s. Comprehensive Plan for the area . 3 . Figure D indicates the applicant ' s proposed future land use configuration on the site and not the specific zoning . 4. The properties of fill material are regulated by the Renton Mining , Grading , and Excavation Ordinance . The fill material from the borrow site is considered to be of high .quality . 5. Additional information on the drainage system has been incorporated into the statement . The SCS channel pro- ject has been many years in the planning stages , and it is difficult to determine how long the proposed temporary drainage system will be utilized . Should the SCS drainage project fail to be implemented , one of the two approaches for drainage as described on page 13 will be made permanent. Both approaches are feasible and would ultimately have similar impacts on water quality. of the Green River, which ultimately receives drainage . The problems of the Green River Valley have been noted in the statement . No monitoring program has . been mentioned . However , this will be;studied during the Special Permit review process . . 6. Information on wetland management in the Valley is not available at this time . This might include State and Federal agencies as well as local government. The City of Renton will welcome any suggestions your Department may have on this matter. S • RESPONSE TO WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF GAME PAGE TWO 7 . Further discussion of potential impacts to Springbrook Creek have been incorporated into the statement . B. There are no known wells in the vicinity which would be adversely affected . 9 . A detailed. study of the drying effect of the P-1 Channel project and eventual development of the Valley on wet- . land areas. within the Valley is presently, being under- taken by the Renton Planning Department through a special H . U . D . funding grant . 10. Further information on vegetation and plant communities has been added to the statement as appendix material . 11 . The " ponded area" refers to the wetland which will be designated as greenbelt and indicated on Figure D , the generalized land use site plan map . 12 . An extended list of birds which may be expected in or near the ' proposed site has been added to the statement' as Appendix B . • 13 . Impacts of the loss of wetlands by the project are expressed on pages 26 and 27 . 14. The relationship of the loss of wildlife habitat to the • long term natural productivity of the site. and surrounding • area has been added on page 44 . . , HIGHWAY COMMISSIONr ,. ,,‘..IL `..; r !„r; C.H.Atirlrow,c -Dire or DEP \1Eti1 of fiIGH1VA1'S �� NZ Highway Administration Building ; •- Olympia. Washington 98504 (209) 753-6005 Der" .nI 01 g161"'7`Y September 11, 1975 rrs'iOF - Mr. Gordon Y. Ericksen ��(�� �2�\Planning Director Fic, ��• Municipal CD . City of eBuilding t 1� 4075 Z 200 Mill Avenue So. ; Renton, Washington 98055 ? •�/ . City of Renton � ' Orillia Industrial District Draft Environmental Statement ' Dear Mr. Ericksen: Reference is made to your letter of August 6, requesting our review of the draft environmental statement for the above proposal. - We have completed our review and offer the following comments : The Department of Highways agrees that the proposal to fill and grade the remaining acreage in the Orillia Industrial District, along with future develop- ment to full industrial use, will have a significant impact on the.highway network and in particular SR 5, SR 405 and SR 167 as recognized in the state + ment.. However,, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to fully evaluate the potential impact of the development on the highway system; as well as other environmental concerns, until the actual types of resident industry are identifiable. The 1974 Average Daily Traffic volumes shown in the Statement (Figure K) do not agree with the 1974,Annual Traffic Report published by the Department of Highways as follows : , . DOH'Annual Statement Volumes Traffic Report Volumes • 1-5 60,000 67,500 . (.. I-405 . 58,000 64,300 I-405 44,000 53,300 SR 167 23,400 26,700 . SR 181 14,000 13,200 • In addition, the Average Daily Traffic projections shorn (Figure L) are not identifiable to a design year and do not include total Average Daily Traffic , predictions on the highway system.-_ These corrections and additions will assist in evaluating the predicted impact of the proposal. ,, 1, . Baker Ferguson, Chairman A. 11. Parker Howard Sorensen Virginia K. t,rrn-., Julia Butler Han.wn Harold I.. /toulac Walla Walla Bremerton Ellensburg Seattle Cathlamet Secretary 6. Mr. Gordon Y. Ericksen -2- September 11, 1975 In conclusion, it appears that the proposal to fill and grade the remaining industrial site on a speculative basis to attract industry will have a significant impact on existing highways once development is fully realized. In' this respect the statement fails to discuss possible measures to mitigate the predicted impact on existing highways and streets. This impact should be fully considered prior to proceeding with the proposal to commit additional land for industrial purposes in this environmentally sensitive location. Thank you for the opportunity to review this information. If you have any questions concerning these comments, please contact Mr. R. B. Davidson of this office. His telephone number is 753-3811. Sincerely, G. H. ANDREWS Director of Highways 441144.-e "t4.1 By; H. R. GOFF Assistant Director for Planning, Research and State Aid HRG:eh RA/RBD cc : W. C. Bogart w/attachment . I, Of' r`,� Oti, O `Z PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON, WASHINGTON :y MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON.WASHINGTON 98055 • 235-2550 tp' �'' osE * � RESPONSE TO COMMENTS RESPONSE TO WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS 1 . Your review of the Draft EIS is appreciated . 2 Updated highway traffic information has been incorpo- rated in the EIS . 3 . Further clarification on the design year will be incorporated in the text . Originally a 20 year design period was contemplated by• the developer ( 1994 ) . However , economic factors will probably extend this period . 4. Impacts to the traffic system and possible mitigating measures have been added to the document . UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE • SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE Room 360 U.S. Courthouse, Spokane, Washington 99201 September 2, 1975 Mr. Gordon Y. Ericksen O� RF� Planning Director �ICHhIEô )O City of Renton f FS Municipal Building J 4 200 Mill Avenue South I SEP 8 1975 Renton, Washington 98055 ,` Dear Sir: 92 �v /NGI DEPP�� Thank you for forwarding ��your draft environmental impact statement to us,, relative to Glacier Park Company Proposed Fill and Grade f' r Orillia Industrial District. In general, the statement recognizes all of the problems and c anges in conditions resulting from the proposed action. Several items should be considered for review as they will impact conditions both within and out of the project area. 1. Page 15 The DEIS sets out criteria on wildlife habitat adopted by,. he Renton City Council but does not state that these conditions will be met. r% The only exception is found on page 28, 1st paragraph, where it states, • -? "a portion of the wetland in the northwest corner. will be retained as a green belt area". An added statement that this meets th City Council criteria would seem appropriate. 2. Page 22-3.c Runoff from the area is proposed to be accommodated by the proposed SCS drainage system. Time of the project is within two years (page 13-5) . Has consideration been given to hydrologic:.conditions- that will exist if adequate drainage is not provided by dates of this project completion? We appreciate the opportunity to review your draft and hope our comments will be of help to you. If the Soil Conservation Service can b of future assistance to you, please let us know. Sincerely, ei/04, . Galen S. Bridge 4446 ' . State Conservationist ., FRS 4 .#1' O U `ZQ PLANNINC3 DEPARTMENT • RENTON,WASHINGTON menR MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON.WASHINGTON 98055 • 235-2550 tp , ,��T � � RESPONSE TO COMMENTS • EDSEP t c. RESPONSE TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE 1 . Your review of the Draft EIS is appreciated . 2 . The City Council has not made a final decision on the -amount of wetland/greenbelt areas to be retained in the Valley within the City of Renton . 3 . Clarification of permanent drainage provisions in the event the P-1 Channel project is not constructed has been added to page 13 of the statement . • 1. " • • 10 /��^� ,�o.$ DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY %��°rl7 ,4 SEATTLE DISTRICT. CORPS OF ENGINEERS w PO BOX C-3755 G, E�1NII�=✓ SEATTLE. WASHINGTON 98124• NPSEN-PL-ER 2 1 AUG 1975 Gordon Y. Ericksen, Director Planning Department City of Renton 200 Mill Avenue South Renton, Washington 98055 Dear Mr. Ericksen: We have reviewed the draft environmental impact statement regarding the Glacier Park. Company Proposed Fill and Grade for. Orillia Industrial District. We have the following comments... Please refer to paragraph 7, page 14. The Corps of Engineers has conducted studies which recommend improving the levees on the Green- ' • Duwamish River. These studies advise that, without such improvements, the operation of the drainage system pumping plants during high water could cause levee failure and flooding. The statement does not refer to these studies. . Thank you for the, opportunity to comment on this statement. Sincerely yours, . . ' (0-V RNA Rg. C� FREDERICK WEBER AUG 22 �i5 Aoting Chief, Enginee,riag Divtsiun G ►/ 4 OC R 1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON,WASHINGTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON.WASHINGTON 95055 • 235-2550 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS 4rfes sErOfr • • RESPONSE TO UNITED STATES. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY I . Your review of the Draft EIS is appreciated . 2. Reference has been made to the Corps of Engineer studies for flood control of the Green River Valley . 4!° I. 4 • ,4, 41' OF `d � UNITED STATES WP. �.�' y Ass 1, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR o FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE M'" 3''B,Q .I3U�liA Ln _CPnRT FTCHFRT CC 6N�a M iETT.�TTK Reference:ES Ecological Services P.O. Box 1487 Olympia, Washington 98507 September 3, 1975 Mr. James L. Magstadt City of Renton Planning Department Renton, Washington 98055 Dear Mr. Magstadt: We have received your draft environmental impact statement titled Orillia Industrial District. Due to a shortage of manpower and other pressing responsibilities we will be unable to review the document. We are returning the draft for your use in requesting comments from others. Since some of the actions described in the environmental report may conflict with the programs and objectives of the U.S. Fish and Wild- * life Service, this letter should not be considered as condonance of the project or actions described in the document. Rather, this letter should be regarded as relating only to the adequacy of the environ- mental impact statement as a full disclosure document. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this statement. Sincerely, / 7f/ J. Norvell Brown Field Supervisor Enclosure: 1 104F REND ceb SEp 4 1915 9N/NG DEQN9- • •• PLANNING DEPARTMENT • RENTON, WASHINGTON % ""RQ.. MUNICIPAL BUILDING • RENTON.WASHINGTON 98055 • • 23S-2SSG 11b6�T RESPONSE TO COMMENTS • • . . RESPONSE TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR • , ' FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE • 1 . Your response to the Draft EIS -is appreciated . • • • • • • • • • • • • ' • • •. r • • • • • • • • • • ' • •• • • 1 �,