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Home My WebLink AboutBOEING - LONGACRES OFFICE PARK SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTL94 -0081 LONGACRES OFFICE PARK BOEING MEMORANDUM To: Ron Cameron From: Vernon Umetau Date: 6/6/95 RE: Boeing Longacres Office Park Renton File: LIIA 091 -128 ECF/ Tukwila File: L92 -0012) Renton has completed its impact statement for this project and has now issued the supporting Mitigation Document. The Mitigation Document is the list of impact mitigating actions, payments, etc.; which Renton will require of the applicant. This list is a subset of all the possible mitigating actions identified in the EIS. It does not incorporate the complete list of possible mitigating actions in the EIS. Please review the document and determine if your previously identified mitigating actions have been included in this final list. If not, then the City must appeal the document. The appeal deadline for both the EIS and Mitigation Document is June 29, 1995, at 5 P.M. Please let me know if you need support in filing an appeal. REC%r-' ;V'.. NOV O 1 1994 October 7, 1994 Ni 1 r DEVELOPMENT Ms. Lenora Blauman, Senior Planner City of Renton 200 Mill Avenue South Renton, WA 98055 (I G);Vti C Re: Longacres Park Draft EIS Dear Ms. Blauman: This letter supplements the August 9, 1994 letter published in the draft Longacres Park EIS. The main points are that: DI additional east /west capacity is going to be needed to provide for the additional trips at the West Valley screenline, VI peak hour volume information needs to be defined so the relationship between the trip generation table showing weekday total (24 hour volumes) and peak hours can be understood - the draft EIS does not provide the bare information contained in the August 6 information tables provided to Tukwila by Sverdrup, agreement on S 158 St between Longacres Park and the Exhibition Center or a Longacres Park volume limitation is needed to define and determine West Valley and Interurban LOS with resulting mitigation needs, minor editorial comments are needed to define boundaries of the Renton Valley, detailed explanation of the "no impacts" determined by the Renton LOS system, and clarification quoting me. 1) Future east/west capacity needed A concern that will need to be addressed is the total east /west capacity. The Tukwila Traffic Deficiencies Study used for the Transportation Element included a Strander east /west connection in the Recommended Action alternative. This is a common screenline for Tukwila and Renton for east /west traffic at the east side of West Valley; peak hour projections from the Tukwila Traffic Deficiencies Study, McLeod, and Sverdrup are: August 1944 City of Tukwila Study Data Sverdrup Location 1988 Existing" 2010 No Action 2010 Recommend Action 1994 McLeod 2020 Boeing Longacres only) Grady Way 1,973 4,009 3,112 2,408 1,144 S 158 St 390 544 562 842 409 Strander 197 197 1,461 427 0 S 180 St 2,866 4,239 3,368 2,866 not shown Total 5,426 8,989 8,503 6,539 1,523 Ms. Lenora Blauman October 7, 1994 page two This indicates the need to provide the "Strander capacity" as the 1,500 Boeing increase is approximately half of the 3,000 total increase projected by Tukwila. Determining the means to provide this capacity will need to be the subject of future evaluation as Boeing development occurs and considering affects of transportation developments. RTA, commuter rail, telecommuting, CTRA, bike trails, and bus system improvements will have significant affect on traffic in this concentrated area. Peak hour and 24 hour volume information The Transportation portion (Chapter 14) needs additional information identifying the linkage between the 24 hour volume generation forecasts for Longacres and for the peak hour volumes. This is not clearly identified nor explained. Previous work such as the 1991 Longacres Park report had peak hour volumes for existing, future without project, and future with project. The EIS needs to clarify the peak hour volumes similarly to other Expanded Checklist or EIS evaluations. Boeing Longacres Draft EIS 24 Hour Total volumes City of Renton Forecasts) Location Existing" (Fig 14.3) 2010 (Fig 14 -4) Grady Way 25,700 39,000 S 158 St 2,400 3,900 Strander Blvd 0 0 S 180 St 32,100 31,000 TOTAL 60,200 73,900 Permanent traffic counters interconnected to communication system (and future signal system) in Tukwila at the driveway access points will be required to continually monitor volumes assuring the upper limit of peak and daily totals are not exceeded for traffic originating on Tukwila streets or destined to Tukwila streets. South 158 Street volume limits or agreement The tables of volumes above illustrate that Tukwila is unable to respond to specific impacts on West Valley - Interurban-I405 ramps. The projected S 158 St volume to West Valley ranges from 500 to 1,500 peak hour trips. As has been discussed, if there is a constraint on S 158 St, then Grady Way volume increases. If there is no constraint, then the upper limit of S 158 St hasn't been defined for the combination of Longacres Park and the Exhibition Center and the traffic at West Valley. An agreement defining the upper volume limit of Longacres Park peak traffic and when it would occur is one method of providing this predictability. It is understood that the development is to occur over a period of years and decisions on Strander, 158th, Grady improvements will need to be directly related to development decisions AND that there are other significant factors affecting the future traffic including commuter rail, RTA, bus, and technology. The Exhibition Center internal pedestrian and access safety affected by Longacres Park traffic needs to be addressed. t4 'Editorial" comments The Section 14.4.1.2 "no impact" must be clarified. The lack of defmition of where the peak hour volumes will be prohibits identifying LOS impacts at specific intersections such as those on West Ms. Lenora Blauman October 7, 1994 page three Valley and Interurban. The response to initial information indicates the additional traffic can be served and will be on an area wide basis...that the timing of impacts and order of improvements will be determined as the phasing progresses. The City of Tukwila supports the Boeing Longacres Park development and will continue to work with Renton and Boeing. Sincerely, Ron Cameron, P.E. City Engineer RMC:cd Attachment: 8/9/94 letter to Lenora Blauman To: City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director MEMORANDUM Ron Cameron, City Engineer From: Vernon Umetsu Date: October 4, 1994 L94 -0081 (Longacres Office Park). RECEIVED OCT 4-1994 PUBLIC WORKS I have completed the reviewing the Longacres EIS (8/22/94) and have no Planning Division concerns beyond Public Works infrastructure issues. I note. that Renton's policy . analysis does not mention the agreement to link Strander and 27th, nor make provision for such linkage upon subdivision which typically occurs in financing construction. I understand that the previous decision for Public Works to be the lead agency for Tukwila continues in effect since all issues continue to be in your jurisdiction. However, Planning will be responsible for packaging a joint response if draft comments are submitted by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday. Please accept my renewed offer of help to present your needs in a.SEPA justifiable format. As previously noted, the deadline for all comments to Renton is this Friday (10/7), at 5:00 P.M. Postmarks must also be recorded prior to 5:00 PM. cc: Pace /Beeler /Earnst file:lacres2 \reap 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 4313670 • Fax (206) 4313665 Earl Clymer, Mayor September 6, 1994 Dear Interested Party: RPCFLVED S' 0 81994 COivitwvlVl fY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF RENTON Planning /Buildi \.,,, Public Works Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator SUBJECT: Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Boeing Longacres Office Park (LUA 091 -128 ECF) Transmitted herewith is NOTIFICATION OF THE EXTENSION OF THE COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Boeing Longacres Office Park development. PROPOSAL: The Boeing Company has submitted conceptual plans for a proposed new office park complex on a 164 acre site'iocated on the former Longacres Park Racetrack property in Renton, Washington. The proposed 2.5 million square foot development would include offices, an employee center, related support and utility facilities, and open space amenities. The office park would be developed over a ten year to fifteen year period in accordance with the corporate needs of The Boeing Company. Approximately 10,0000 employees would work at the Longacres Office park complex at its completion. LOCATION: The northern boundary of the project site is formed generally by The Boeing Company's Customer Services Training Center. The southem boundary lies approximately 1,000 feet south of Southwest 27th Street. Oakesdale Avenue Southwest, if extended, generally forms the site's eastern border. The Burlington Northern Railroad tracks form the westem boundary of the project site (and the westem limits of the City of Renton). IMPACTS: The contents of the DEIS includes discussion of identified potential impacts in the following areas: earth; air quality; water (surface and groundwater); natural environment (wetlands, terrestrial and aquatic resources); noise; hazardous materials; land and shorelines use; population, housing and socioeconomics; visual resources; historic and cultural resources; transportation; utilities and natural resources; public services. The DEIS generally delineates mitigation measures which may be incorporated into a future Mitigation Document to address identified significant impacts. Information in the document will be used by the City of Renton to make informed decisions regarding environmental review and land use development related to this proposal, consistent with the intent of the State Environmental policy Act (SEPA). DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: The DEIS is available for public review and comment effective August 22,1994. Copies for review have been provided at the Renton Municipal Library (the Main Branch and the Highlands Branch), and in the Renton Municipal Building at 200 Mill Avenue South, Renton Washington 98055, both in the Development Services Divisiort(3rd floor) and in the City Clerk's Office (1st floor). The DEIS documents (Volume I - Environmental Impact Statement Text) and Volume II - Technical Appendices) are also available for purchase from the Development Services Division Customer on the third floor of the Renton Municipal Building. A packaged set of Volume l and II may be purchased for $30.00 plus tax. The volumes may also each be purchased independently for a cost of $20.00 per volume, plus tax. PUBLIC COMMENT: Your review of the DEIS and your comments represent an important part of the environmental review process. Written public comment on the DEIS is encouraged. THE WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED BY FIFTEEN (1 DAYS PURSUANT TO SEPA RULES (WAC 197- 1 -455m AND NOW WILL END AT 5:00 PM ON OCTOBER 7. 1994. Comments should be delivered or postmarked no later than OCTOBER 7,'1994'and should be addressed to: Renton Municipal Building, Planning /Building /Public Works Department, 200 Mill Avenue South, Renton, Washington 98055. ERCRPT.DOC ly J 1 200 Mill Avenue South - Renton, Washington 98055 T1IIS PAPER CONTAINS SO% RECYCLED MATERIAL. 10% POST CONSUMER A public meeting has also been scheduled to accept written and oral comments on the DEIS. This public meeting will be held in the Renton Community Center on September 13, 1994 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Community Center is located at 1715 Maple Valley Highway, Renton, Washington 98055. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT: After the 30 day review period for the DEIS is completed, responses to comments will be prepared and incorporated in a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). Sincerely, gwf Gregg A. Zimmerman, Administrator Planning /Building/Public Works Department r WI y. ERCRPT.DOC Ir Earl Clymer, Mayor r . ....:..i ". CITY OF RENTON Planning /Building /Public Works Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator September 2, 1994 Rick Beeler SEPA Responsible Official and Director of the Department of Community Development City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 FECEIVED SEP 0 01994 COtvliviuN TY DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Boeing Longacres Office Park Dear Mr. Beeler: This letter is written in response to your request for an extension of the comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Boeing Longacres Office Park. Pursuant to SEPA Rules (WAC 197 -11 -455 [71) which permits an "extension up to fifteen (15) days to any comment period ", we are pleased to accommodate your request to reschedule the completion of the comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Boeing Longacres Office. Park until 5:00 PM on October 7, 1994. Please contact Lenora Blauman at 277 -6168 or my office at 277 -6211 if you have questions or need more information. Sincerely, Gregg Zimmerman Administrator Planning /Building /Public Works Department cc: Jay Covington, Assistant to the Mayor Lenora Blauman, Project Manager 200 Mill Avenue South - Renton, Washington 98055 TIIIS PAPER CONTAINS 50% RECYCLED MATERIAL. 10% POS'P CONSUMER ., . City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director August 31, 1994 City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Planning /Building /Public Works Department 200 Mill Avenue South Renton, WA 98025 Atten: Ms. Lenora Blauman RE: Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Longacres Office Park. Dear Ms. Blauman, Per your discussion with Vernon Umetsu, I am writing to request an extension of the comment period for this D.E.I.S. from September 21, 1995 to October 7, 1995. This extension is requested due to Tukwila staff limitations and the need to give careful consideration of this important project. Please contact Vernon Umetsu at 431 -3684 or myself at 431 -3681 if you need more information or have questions. Rick Beeler SEPA Responsible Official and Director of the Department of Community Development cc: Jack Pace, Sr. Plnr. /Ron Cameron, City Engineer /Vernon Umetsu, Proj. Plnr. file:Lacree2 \deis 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665