21-101955-SE-SEPA Checklist - 05-14-2021-V1SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. Background
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Puyallup Tribe Cemetery Access Road
2. Name of applicant: Puyallup Tribe of Indians
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Attn: Jennifer Keating and Andrew Strobel
3009 Portland Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 382-6073
4. Date checklist prepared: 3/9/21
5. Agency requesting checklist: Puyallup Tribe of Indians
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): All construction will be
performed at one time, with construction to begin upon approval of the engineering
permits.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
The proposed Cemetery Road project will provide vehicular access to 400 S. 376th Street in
Federal Way, WA. Future use of the site for burials is being considered/planned. See
the attached 50% Roadway Plans which describe the current proposal.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
The following supporting documents have been prepared and are included as attachments to
this document:
• Critical Areas Report by DEA
• A site specific geotechnical report has also been prepared by South Sound Geotechnical
Consulting.
• Two ground penetrating radar investigations/reports have been prepared for location of
the historical native burial sites by Central Washington University
• A cultural resource study has been prepared by Cultural Resource Consultants.
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• A drainage report/TIR has been prepared by Momentum Civil
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
No.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
• Section 106 cultural process (National Historic Preservation Act)
• Clearance under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (anticipated to be "no effect')
• NPDES construction general stormwater permit from Ecology
• Clearing and Grading Permit from Federal Way
• Right -of -Way Permit/EN Permit from Federal Way
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size
of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to
describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this
page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project
description.)
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians proposes to construct a local access road for their property
(parcel no. 322104-9134) which will connect to the existing two-way intersection of S. 3761t'
Street and 8th Ave South and form a three-way intersection. This road will have an
approximate overall length of 1,250 feet, and be located on City of Federal Way right-of-way
for the first 450 feet with the remainder situated on private property within an existing 60-foot
recorded access easement (record number 9504100629) prior to its termination on the subject
parcel. The project site, King County Tax Parcel 322104-9134, is is bounded by Interstate 5
(1-5) to the east, and forested (undeveloped) properties to the north, west and south. The
subject parcel is approximately 17.0 acres in size and is located to the south of 376th Street.
This project will provide stormwater management for the roadway which will include the
following elements: permeable pavement, a collection and conveyance system for the
impervious pavement portion, a media filtration device for runoff generated from PGIS, and a
level flow spreader for wetland recharge. Please refer to the 50% civil plans for visualization of
the proposed road improvements.
No other site improvements are proposed at this time, but future use of the site for burials is being
considered/planned.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise
location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and
range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or
boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic
map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you
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are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications
related to this checklist.
The proposed Cemetery Access Road project will provide vehicular access to 400 S. 376'h
Street in Federal Way, WA. The project site, King County Tax Parcel 322104-9134, is located
in a portion of the SW'/4 Section 32, Township 21 North, Range 4 East and is approximately
17.0 acres. Please see Civil Plans for a vicinity map of the site.
B. Environmental Elements
1. Earth
a. General description of the site:
(circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Moderate slopes (5%-15%) are present throughout the project area, with several steeper slopes (in
excess of 20%) present on the subject parcel and the hill just north of the project parcel. The
topography is flatter in the recessional areas near West Hylebos Creek and the identified wetlands.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat,
muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any
agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in
removing any of these soils.
According to the NRCS Web Soil Survey, the soils within the project limits were categorized as Alderwood
gravelly sandy loam (AgC 8-15% slopes, rating B), Alderwood gravelly sandy loam (AgD 15-30% slopes,
rating B), and Kitsap silt loam (KpB 2-8% slopes, rating C). This information suggests that the Hydrologic
Soils Group for the project site is a combination of Soil Hydrologic Groups B and C. The geotechnical
engineering study prepared by South Sound Geotechnical Consulting, dated January 7, 2020, describes
the soils as approximately 6 inches to 1 foot of topsoil underlain by 1.5 feet to 4 feet of native silty sand
with occasional gravel, which is representative of weathered native soil. Below this layer was silty sand
with gravel in a medium dense to dense condition, which is representative of sandy glacial til up to the
termination depth of the test pits. The test pits were fairly uniform cross the sampled alignment; however,
no test pits were located in the vicinity of the wetlands or creek (see the geotechnical engineering study
for further enumeration on soil characteristics).
See the Off -Site analysis in Section 3 of the Drainage Report for existing downstream
conditions.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
A portion of the proposed project is in an area classified as an erosion hazard. This is due to
the presence of till soils with slopes exceeding 15%. Erosion risks will be mitigated throughout
construction with the use of Best Management Practices (BMP's).
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e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of
any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
The area of disturbance to construct the access road is approximately 1.25 acres, with a presumed fill
quantity of 1,000 CY for the roadway embankment. The source of the fill has not been selected at this
time, and will mostly consist of gravel import for the roadway base and pavement section.
Construction of the proposed access road would include excavation, filling, and grading efforts for
construction of the road and associated stormwater facilities. The completed road bed would consist of
95% compacted native outwash subgrade or gravel bottom (per WSDOT 9-03.14(1) or crushed
surfacing base course (CSBC) per WSDOT 9-03.9(3) over native soil. Crushed surfacing base course
(CSBC) and crushed surfacing top source (CSTC) would be used overtop per WSDOT 9-03.9(3) and
WSDOT 9-03.8(1).
This project proposes using a pavement width section of 20 feet at the entrance and 24 feet throughout
the remainder. This narrow opening is necessitated by the right-of-way width, which is constricted to
only 22 feet in width at the intersection with the existing street.
The proposed intersection approach substitutes a concrete driveway apron in place of a swept curve
approach. This configuration has been approved by Public Works through a 'Right-of-way
Modification."
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Construction activities could result in sediment becoming loose from the project site during clearing and
grading. Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) measures will be followed to ensure impacts to surrounding
land are mitigated.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
In the developed condition, the project site will introduce approximately 0.16 acres of permeable
pavement, 0.60 acres of impervious asphalt, and minimal (below 0.03 acres) collected landscaping
area.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
The project will implement Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) measures appropriate to the site to
minimize the potential for transport of sediment and other impacts related to land disturbing activities.
The use of temporary silt fencing, check dams, and sediment traps will be used to contain sediment
ersosion.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and
give approximate quantities if known.
Fugitive dust from construction clearing, grading, and paving may occur. The finished product
will have minimal traffic, so pollution from trip generation will be negligible.
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b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
Emissions from neighboring 1-5 are likely to enter the project site, but are not expected to impact
the project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
The construction haul route will be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Exposed soils
will be covered and/or whetted to prevent fugitive dust during construction.
3. Water
a. Surface Water:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including
year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
The subject parcel and the area within the access easement are undeveloped and forested. West
Hylebos Creek transects the site from north to south in roughly equivalent halves and has a 100-ft
buffer from the mapped creak limit. Additionally, three wetlands are present onsite: a depressional
wetland (known as wetland #1) with an associated buffer of 50-ft; a riverine wetland (#2) associated
with West Hylebos Creek; and a slope wetland (#3) with an associated buffer of 25-ft.
DEA identified and mapped three wetlands in the survey area, designated Wetlands 1 through 3 (Table
1 and Figure 2 below).
Table 1. Wetland Survey Summary
Wetland
HGM Class
Cowardin
Class
Ecology
Rating
Total
Score
Water
Quality
Hydrology
Habitat
Estimated
Size
(Acres)
1
Depressional
PEM/PSS
III
19
6
7
6
1.6
2
Riverine
PFO/PSS
II
14
5
4
5
.7
3
Slope
PEM/PSS
IV
20
7
7
6
8
Wetland 1 is a depressional wetland that may have been historically excavated to create a pond. Wetland
2 is a large riverine wetland complex directly associated with the West Tributary of Hylebos Creek.
Wetland 3 is a slope wetland that is directly connected to Wetland 3 by shallow ditches. Wetland 1 is
visible on the 1936 historic aerial imagery in King County (King County 2019) so it has been established
for a long period of time. The entire site was used for agriculture and pasture at various times in the past.
Hydrology in Wetlands 1 and 3 is characterized by a combination of high seasonal groundwater table
and precipitation that is unable to percolate due to a shallow impervious layer within the top 12 inches of
the soil profile leading to a perched water table. Hydrology in Wetland 2 is supported by Hylebos Creek.
The only ditches observed on the property were small, shallow ditches connecting Wetland 3 to Wetland
2. No ditches were observed connecting Wetland 1 to any other waterbodies.
See the attached Critical Areas Report.
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2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Work will not occur within 200 feet of the described waters, with the exception of a level
flow spreader at the wetland 1 buffer for wetland recharge purpose.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed
from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected.
Indicate the source of fill material.
Not Applicable - no earthwork will be performed within surface water or wetlands.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No. Two new culverts will be constructed under the proposed roadway to allow bypass of the
upstream forested areas which feed the wetlands. The locations of the culverts have been set to
preserve the natural drainage patterns of the tributary areas, and the culverts have been sized to
provide adequate capacity for the headwater conditions while conveying the 100-year peak flow.
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
This project is not mapped as being within the limits of the 100-year flood plain, zero -rise
flood fringe, zero -rise floodway, FEMA floodway or channel migration zones.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
The proposed project is not anticipated to discharge waste materials into surface waters.
b. Ground Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so,
give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities
withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or
other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the
following chemicals... ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the
number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the
number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
N/A.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow?
Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
For the southern portion of the roadway, runoff is collected, conveyed and discharged by means of
a level flow spreader. For the northern portion of the roadway, runoff is fully infiltrated through
permeable pavement.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
A temporary sediment trap and/or filtration tank will be implemented during construction to
prevent waste materials and turbid waters from entering the wetlands. In the built condition,
there will be a media filtration device for storm treatment from PGIS.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, describe.
The natural drainage patterns of the site will be maintained.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage
pattern impacts, if any:
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Stormwater quantity control will be accomplished by utilizing a level flow spreader located near the end
of the proposed road alignment. Enhanced basic water quality treatment will be provided either by a
media filter device and by permeable pavement. The proposed roadway improvements will provide both
stormwater quantity and quality controls in accordance with the 2016 KCSWDM and the City of Federal
Way Addendum to the 2016 KCSWDM.
Since the proposed roadway alignment is downhill of an undeveloped forested area that sends runoff
across the proposed roadway alignment, a 'V' channel ditch will be introduced to intercept runoff and
divert it into roadside culverts. These culverts will be located to preserve the natural drainage basins of
the surrounding area.
4. Plants
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
_x_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
_x_evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
_grass
_pasture
_crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
_x_ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
_water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
_other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Trees and brush within the area of disturbance will be cleared.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
NA
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
Disturbed areas not stabilized with roadway surfacing will be seeded and stabilized with
grasses.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Blackberries
5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known
to be on or near the site.
Examples include:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
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fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife records show that Hylebos Creek still supports
populations of fall chinook, coho, fall chum, odd -year pink salmon, and winter steelhead
(WDFW, 2016)
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The project is within the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds. This project is not anticipated to
impact migratory birds.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc.
The completed project will not have electricity demands.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
If so, generally describe.
No.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal?
List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
None.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk
of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal?
If so, describe.
Hazardous materials used in project construction could include fuel and oil for construction vehicles and
machinery, asphalt materials, paint, solvents, or cleaners. The contractor will be required to provide and
follow a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
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There are eight RCRA properties, one toxic release (TRI) property, one air pollution (ICIS-AIR) property,
and four water discharge (NPDES) properties within one mile of the proposed project site that are
recorded in the U.S. Environmental Agency databases (SEMS, ECHO Enforcement and Compliance
History Oniline, and MyEnvironment).
There are four Superfund (National Priorities List) sites located within an approximately 10-mile radius of
the project site. They include the following:
1) Midway Landfill, 24800 Pacific Highway South Kent, WA
EPA Site ID: WAD980638910. The 60-acre Midway Landfill site was operated as a municipal solid waste
landfill from 1966 to 1983. The clean-up construction was completed 9/21/2000, and the site is
considered 'sitewide ready for anticipated use".
2) Seattle Municipal Landfill (Kent Highlands), NE of Military Rd and Kent Des Moines Rd Kent, WA
EPA Site ID: WAD980639462. From 1968 to 1986 the City of Seattle used approximately 60 acres of
thisd 90-acre site as a municipal landfill that accepted paint residues, industrial sludge, and industrial
wastes. Measures to contain contamination were completed in July 1995. Ongoing monitoring is being
performed.
3) Commencement Bay, South Tacoma Channel, Tacoma, WA
EPA Site ID: WAD980726301. The 2.5 squar emile site includes three separate areas: Well 12A, South
Tacoma Field, and Tacoma Landfill. Since 1892 Site activities have included the operation of an on -site
landfill; rail car manufacturing, repair and maintenance; waste oil processing; and operation of two
foundries in support of the local railroad. Remedial measures are currently underway.
4) Commencement Bay Near Shore/Tide Flats, Adjacent to Ruston Way & Tideflats Industrial Area
Tacoma, WA
EPA Site ID: WAD980726368. The 12-acre site encompasses an active commercial seaport, and
includes shallow water, shoreline, and adjacent land. The site is divided into 7 operable units for
management of cleanup. Cleanup activities are ongoing.
None of the above properties are expected to affect the proposed site. There are no known sources of
possible contamination listed at the proposed project site.
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development
and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines
located within the project area and in the vicinity.
Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation National Pipeline Mapping System, the gas
or hazardous liquid transmission pipeline nearest the project is hazardous liquid pipeline that
runs along the eastern side of 1-5, roughly following 51h Avenue.
No significant unavoidable adverse effects from hazardous materials or to potentially
hazardous sites are expected due to the project, based on the desktop research findings. No
evidence of historic contamination was identified in the project area that could be disturbed
during construction, and the potential for the project to contaminate the environment is limited.
A spill prevention plan will be prepared and implemented during construction.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced
during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating
life of the project.
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Fuel and oil will be used in equipment during construction. The contractor will prepare an SPCC
addressing the containment methods to be followed for fuelling of construction equipment.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Implementation of a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, and completing
necessary spill prevention and clean-up will reduce and control any environmental health hazards that
may occur during construction activities.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Traffic noise from nearby 1-5 would be heard at the proposed project site.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indi
sate what hours noise would come from the site.
Short-term noise levels will increase as a result of construction equipment during daylight hours.
Long-term noise levels will be minimal, consistent with the low traffic load that is expected to
utilize the road.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction will occur on weekdays during daylight hours.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current
land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The project site is currently undeveloped. Nearby land uses include cemetery, single family
residences, and Interstate-5.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe.
How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to
other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated,
how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or
nonforest use?
Although the project site is currently forested, it is not comprised of working forest lands.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal
business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides,
tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
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No.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
There are currently no structures on the site.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Mortary/Cemetery/Crematory
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The site is currently designated as Single Family, Low Density in the City of Federal Way's
Comprehensive Plan.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
N/A.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
The project site is located within the Hylebos Creek Drainage Basin, and has wetlands, a
stream, and erosion hazard areas. Detailed information on the stream, Hylebos Creek, and the
wetlands on the property are described above in B.3. Water. Erosion hazard areas extend along
a narrow portion of the proposed access road, as discussed in B.1.b Earth.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
None.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
N/A.
L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
N/A.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any:
N/A.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid-
dle, or low-income housing.
None.
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b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
N/A.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is
the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The proposed structure is a flat roadway.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
The proposed project would not alter or obstruct views in the immediate vicinity of the project.
e. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Significant tree retention; in the future any open spaces will be landscaped
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
None.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
N/A.
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
There are no existing off -site sources of light or glare that may affect this proposal. Any ambient
lighting from nearby 1-5 would not have an impact on the proposed access road.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
N/A.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
None.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
There are no anticipated impacts to nearby recreation.
13. Historic and cultural preservation
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a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years
old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so,
specifically describe.
No.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation?
This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts,
or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies
conducted at the site to identify such resources.
The subject parcel is currently used as a cemetery by the Puyallup Indian Tribe. The
proposed project is intended to support this use. A study has been prepared by Cultural
Resource Consultants.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources
on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of
archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
The Puyallup tribe of Indians is the project proponent for this development. Ground
penetrating radar has been employed on the site to locate burial sites and avoid impacting
them by the introduction of new paved access road. See the reports prepared by Central
Washington University.
Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance
to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
The access roadway has been cut short from the original project envisioned due to the
mapping of underground burial sites. The single storm drainage pipe proposed to cross the
historic cemetery will be placed above -grade to avoid excavation within the cemetery tract.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The existing two-way intersection of S. 376th Street and 8th Ave South would be the terminus
of the proposed project.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
Pierce Transit operates Bus Route 500 along the Pacific Highway. DART (Dial -A -Ride -Transit), Metro
(King County) Transit and Sound Transit also operate bus routes that provide service within a 5-mile
radius of the project. Several Park and Ride locations are within a 5 mile radius of the proposed project
with the closest being 1.25 miles away. The nearest transit stop is approximately 4,500 feet from the
proposed project.
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c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non -project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
None.
f. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private).
The proposed project is the construction of an access road that would connect the existing
intersection at S. 3761h Street and 81 Ave South to King County Tax Parcel 322104-9134
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No.
How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would
be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation
models were used to make these estimates?
The site is projected to generate very little traffic —no model to base this on currently, as the
site is not proposed to be used as an active cemetery at this time.
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and
forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
No.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
N/A.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection,
police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
No.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
N/A.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system,
other
None present onsite
g. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,
and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed.
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C. Signature
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature: _
Name of signee
Position and Agency/Organization Puyallup Tribe Planning Director
Date Submitted: S / al
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