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RESOLUTION NO./051
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE CLARIFYING
RESOLUTION NO.985 RELATING TO UTILITY CONNECTIONS
FOR TRI-WAY MANUFACTURING,INC.(HEWLETT-PACKARD
COMPANY)
WHEREAS,Tri-Way Manufacturing,Inc.is the former owner
of twelve (12)acres of real property situated outside of the City
limits and outside of the City's duly adopted Utility Service Area,
said property being generally located at 6130 -31st Avenue N.E.,
Marysville,Washington,and now having being sold to the Hewlett-
Packard Company;and
WHEREAS,by Resolution 985 passed by the City Council on
January 12,1981,said property was granted a variance and was
allowed to connect to City water and sewer utilities;and
WHEREAS,it is necessary to clarify the intent of said
resolution with respect to the proposal to expand the Hewlett-
Packard Company facilities on the subject property;and
WHEREAS,on June 7,1982,the City Council considered the
records and files relating to this matter,together with the testi-
mony of Newell Smith,a representative of Tri-Way Manufacturing,
Inc.;NOW,THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,NASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES to clarify the intent of Resolution 985 so as to
allow the connection of City utilities to the new building being
constructed by the Hewlett-Packard Company on the twelve (12)acres
in question,subject to strict compliance with the following terms
and conditions:
1.The new building,for utility purposes,shall be con-
sidered as an extension of the existing building.There shall be
only one water and one sewer connection to the twelve-acre tract.
2.Marysville utilities will not be extended to any addi-
tional buildings on the twelve-acre tract nor to any substantial
expansions to the existing building or to the one under construction.
3.The buildings on the twelve-acre tract shall not
require or use more than 35,000 gallons of water per day.
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Hewlett-Packard Company shall execute an annexation
the twelve (12)acres,and file the same with the City
final approval of the utility connections to the new
5.Hewlett-Packard Company shall complete an environmen-
tal impact statement checklist and file the same with the City Com-
pliance Officer.Said checklist must show,to the satisfaction of
the City,that the additional building will cause no adverse environ-
mental or economic impact.
6.All utility services granted to the twelve (12)acres
shall be subject to termination,without liability to the City of
Marysville,if the Department of Interior and/or the Tulalip Tribes
hereafter revoke the City's right to utility easements on the Indian
trust property.
7.The utility connections must comply with all City codes
and reasonable requirements of the City Utilities Department.
I ~/~J ADOPTE:bY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this
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OF MARYSVILLE
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Fli'PW HEWLETT~aIII PACKARD
LAKE STEVENS INSTRUMENT DIVISION.P.O. Box 69, Marysville, Washington 96270 • Telephone 206-335-2000
June 23,1982
Mr.]\1 Matter
City of Marysville
514 Delta Avenue
Marysville,WA 98270
Reference:Environmental Impact Statement Checklist
Dear Mr.Matter
In reference to Mr.James H.Allendoerfer's letter of June 1,1982,on
utility connect.Ions for Hewlett Packard (HP),item 5 requested HP to
file the subject document with the City Compliance Officer.
Attached for your files is a copy of the narrative portion of the
original E.r.S.checklist accepted by the Snohomish County Planning
Department for the construction of two buildings on a 12 acre tract.
Thank you for your assistance in this manner.
Sincerely,
Rick Walters
Facilities Manager
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cc:F..d Stellingsma,HP Corporate Staff
Bob Olschewsky, Lance Mueller &Assoc./Arch.
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SPONSOR:Triway Manufacturing,Incorporated
7918 Old Ilighway 99
l·la rys v i 11 e ,WA 98270
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:Request for a rezone for a 12 acre tract
on the Tulalip Reservation,from Rural Use to General Commercial,in
order to construct a light industrial manufacturing plant of 50,000
square feet for the purpose of electronic parts fabrication.
LOCATION: A 12 acre tract within 'a larger 40 acre parcel whose eastern
boundary is 1,000 feet from Interstate-5 at the Mar~sville-Tulalip
Interchange.The 40 acre parcel is located on the Tulalip Indian
Reservation in sections 29 and 32 of Township 30 North,Range 5 East,
W.M.,Snohomish County Washington.
LEAD AGENCY:Snohomish County Planning Department
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL:George F. Sherwin,Jr ..,Planning Director
CONTACT PERSON.:Stephen Rice,Senior Planner
AUTHORS AND PRINCIPAL CONTRIBUTORS:Snohomish County Planning Staff;Elaine Day
La Tourel1e [.Associates,Archi tec ts-z Environmental Planners'and Robert M.
Barger,Architect,the latter two of Seattle,Washington. '
Rezone Approval -Zoning Exam
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LICENSES REQUIRED:
Building Permits:
General -Snohomish County Building Department
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Mechanical "
Electrical "
Ut i1ity Permits:
Sewer City of 1'1arysville
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Power -Public Utility Commission
Access Permit -Snohomish County Engineer
Right Of Way Permit -Snohomish County Engineer
BACKGROUND DATA:The Tulalip Indian Tribes;Snohomish County Planning Department;
the firms of La Tourelle and Barger,as mentioned above.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Summary of Proposal
II.Description of Proposal
A.Name of Proposal and Sponsors
B.Location
C.Construction Phasing and Timing
O.Description of Proposal
E.Relationship to Existing Plans and Regulations
III.Existing Environmental Conditions
A.Physical Environment
B.Human Environment
IV. Impact of the Proposal on the Environment
A.Physical Environment
B.Human Environment
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Relationship Between Short Term Use and Long Term Productivity
Irreversible or Irretrievable Commitments of Resources
Adverse Impacts Which/1ay Be lIitiga ted
Alternatives to the Proposal
Unavoidable Adverse Impacts
LIST OF MAPS
Vicinity t1ap
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Project Site Location
Local Vicinity ~'ap
Aerial Photo of Site
Site Plan
Plan of 12 acre Tract
Composite of Physical Environment
Composite of Human Environment
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SECTION I.SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
Triway Manufacturing,Incorporated is applying for a rezone of a 12
acre tract located within a larger 40-acre parcel on the Tulalip
Indian Reservation.The rezone request is from Rural Use to General
Commercial for the purpose of being permitted to locate an electronics
manufacturing faGility on the site.
It is anticipated that the entire 40 acre parcel will ultimately be
developed as a commercial-industrial complex.10 acres have already
been developed.
Unavoidable adverse impacts will be the loss of upland wildlife and
bird habitat.
Impacts which may be mitigated are potential traffic congestion,
surface and groundwater pollution from·runoff from impervious surfaces,
noise and glare.
Reasonable alternatives to this proposal do not provide the same
degree of development control proposed in this reclassification process.
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SECTION II:DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A.NAME OF PROPOSAL AND SPONSORS:
Triway Manufacturing,Incorporated Request for Rezone
Sponsored By:TRIWAY MANUFACTURING,INCORPORATED
6130-31st Avenue N.E.
Marysville,WA 98270
B.LOCATION:.
The proposed rezone of 12 acres lies within a 40 acre parcel under
single ownership,located on the Tulalip Reservation.The entire
40 acre parcel is owned by Triway Manufacturing,Inc.The 12 acre
tract is 660 feet north and south,by approximately 800 feet east
and west,bounded on the north and east by Indian Trust land and
on the west and south by Triway land._
The larger 40 acre parcel is located 525 feet south of the Marysville-
Tulalip Road,approximately 1,000 feet west of Interstate-5 and
approximately 1,000 feet north of Ebey Slough.The adjacent owner-
ships on the east and north are Indian Trust land;to the west,along
Quilceda Creek is an 8 acre parcel of lowlands also under option by
Triway Manufacturing,Inc.,and to the south are lowlands owned by
others which extend to Ebey Slough.
The 12 acre tract,for which this rezone is sought,lies more than
200 feet from Quilceda Creek at its closest corner.
The Tulalip Reservation is near the geographic center of the eastern
shore of Puget Sound and has access to all the populous urban centers
from the Canadian border south to Tacoma.Ten miles to the south
is the City of Everett,fifth largest in the State of Washington.
The rest of Snohomish County lies within a 20 mile radius.Most of
the metropolitan population of Seattle is within 40 miles to the south.
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C.CONSTRUCTION PHASING AND TIMING:
Triway Manufacturing,Inc.,upon obtaining a rezone of the property
to General Commercial,proposes to develop the property for an
electronics manufacturing plant.After obtaining the necessary
permits and licenses,the company will proceed with construction,
starting in February 1981 with completion of all plant facilities,
storage areas,parking and landscaping by september 1981.
D.DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL:
1.Sponsors Purpose,Objectives and Justification:
This proposal is to rezone and develop an additional 12 acres
of land now zoned Rural Use.The site is located within a
larger 40 acre parcel that is planned for future general
commercial development.The entire parcel has been purchased
by Triway Manufacturing,Inc.,which plans to immediately
develop the 12 acre tract to be rezoned General Commercial.
A new building of approximately 50,000 square feet will be built
to accomodate an electronics manufacturing operation which would
employ approximately 200 persons with future expansion expected.
The anticipated expansion would be another 50,000 square feet
of building with possibly another 200 persons employed.
The larger parcel of land has been designed to be easily divisible
into tracts of approximately 5 acres each,with access from a
central roadway.The access to the new alignment of Marysville-
Tulalip Road has been designed to provide the "best intersection
configuration with the arterial highway when it is built.It
is anticipated that over the years,the remainder-of the entire
parcel will eventually be developed in general commercial uses.
Each successive tract will be developed according to the general
plan presented here.However,as no other development is imminent,
only this 12 acre site is being considered for reclassification
at this time.When other tracts are to be developed,plans and
specifications for the development will be submitted along with
the request for reclassification.
Triway Manufacturing,Inc.,has consulted at length with the
Tulalip Tribes on the development of this property and recognizes
the critical location of this site on the Reservation.Great
care will be taken to insure that the site is developed in a
manner that is visually and environmentally compatible with the
high standards set forth in the Reservation Comprehensive Plan.
Each successive proposal for development will receive the same
close scrutiny by the Tribes before application for reclassifica-
tion to General Commercial is proposed.
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2.Major Physical and Engineering Aspects of the Proposal:
a.Beyond the boundary of the 40 acre parcel,it will be
necessary to improve the access road in the existing County
right-of-way from the corner of 33rd Avenue N.E.and 4th Street
to the northeast corner of the larger parcel.(See Site Plan).
Construction of sewer and water lines,power and telephone lines
to the site,bave all been accomplished.
b.The 12 acre tract fronts on the new alignment of Marine
Drive.However,some additional access roads will be required.
c.Within the 12 acre tract one 50,000 square foot building
would be built as soon as possible.A second 50,000 square
feet is anticipated within two years.The buildings would be
of tilt up concrete construction.
Parking lots and loading areas will be paved.
Runoff from building downspouts and parking lot area drains will
be disposed of in an approved retention system within the site,
resulting in a minimum net disturbance of natural drainage.The
collected surface water will be skimmed for petroleum and other
particulates before discharge.
Natural vegetation will be retained and supplemented where
necessary to retain soils,habitat,reduce glare and noise and
to provide a pleasant apperance.About half of the site will
be left in its natural state,which is second growth fir and
cedar forest.The parking lot will be sited among the trees
to retain as many of the large trees as possible.Landscaping
will be added in areas where construction will disturb the
natural vegetation.The design will specify indigenous species
such as oregon grape and juniper and include some flowering
species such as rhododendron and azalea.
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E.RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING PLANS AND REGULATIONS:
1.Zoning:
The site is presently zoned Rural Use.Adjacent property to the east is
Indian Trust Land and not subject to county zoning.Adjacent property on
all other sides will remain Rural Use.
2.Tribal Zoning:'
The existing Tu1a1ip Tribes zoning plan and the proposed zoning plan shows
the property as'Genera 1 Conmer-c i a1 and Li ght Indus tri a 1.
3.Comprehensive Plan of Snohomish County:
The subject property is located within the Tu1a1ip Planning Area.The Com-
prehensive Plan for the Tu1a1ip Indian Reservation was adopted as an amendment
to the Snohomish County Comprehens ive Plan by the Snohomish County Commi ssioners
in 1972 and stands as the County Plan for the Tu1a1ip Planning Area.
The Tu1a1ip Comprehensive Plan is an expression of the'goals and values of
those concerned with the Reservation.It is unusual in that it incorporates
both economic and social development plans along with the physical plan to aid
the Tribes in achieving economic independence.
It shows the major land use elements and public facilities necessary to achieve
Reservation Plan objectives.Commercial development locations on the Reser-
vation are identified.Commercial acitivity is planned in the area of the
Marysville-Tulalip,Interstate 5,interchange.(See Tulalip Comprehensive
Land Use Plan) Although currently zoned Rural Use, the interchange location
'is to be located on the Reservation.This indication is consistent with other
interchange l~cations along Interstate 5 in Snohomish County.
The specific 12 acre tract proposed for rezone to General Commercial
is located within the area indicated in the Comprehensive Plan as
General Area of Commercial.
Supportive letters from the Tulalip Tribes in favor of the proposed rezone
are supplied with this application.
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SECTION I II:EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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A.PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
1:Earth:The site lies within the Quilceda Creek Drainage Basin,the eastern-
most drainage basin of three within the Tulalip Reservation.The Reservation
itself lies within the greater Snohomish Drainage Basin.The Quilceda Creek
Drainage Basin is part of the MarysVille Trough, a continous strip of land
one and one-quarter miles wide along the eastern Reservation boundry, with
steep slopes rising to the west.
This lowland never exceeds an 8 percent slope nor rises above 100
feet in elevation.The soil is primarily 'poorly drained and organic
in the trough with the exception of some will drained material along
Quilceda Creek.The soils on the 12 acre tract are part of this
well-drained Alderwood series along Quilceda Creek.
The substratum is sandy and gravelly glacial based till.Subsoils on the site
are well-drained gravelly sandy loam with very friable consistency.The
surface soils on the site are Alden~ood series,Upland terrace gravelly
sandy loam.The Alderwood series soils are suitable for all building
purposes including industrial construction.
The topography of the 12 acre tract is essentially flat.There is
a gentle slope to the west toward Quilceda Creek.
There are no unique physical features'on the site other than the characteristic
beauty of a flat western Washington fotested area.There are no indications of
erosion on the site nor of accretion or avulsion,as the Quilceda is removed
from the site by at least 200 feet.
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2.Air:The climate at the site is typical of the western Washington Puget
Sound area with cool summers and mild,ralny wi'nters.The mean annual
precipitation ranges between 30 and 50 inches and the average annual temperature
is 50 degrees.The average temperature fluctuation throughout the year is 20 degrees
from the average.The prevailing winds are from the northwes t during summer and
southwest during winter with wind speeds fro~4 to 15 miles per hour over 70
percent of the time.
Air.qua~ity at the site.and in the area is generally very good.Air quality
monltorlng at the Tulall~Te~t Site indicates,however, the close proximity
of In~erstate 5 to the s1te lnfluences the air quality by virtue of carbonmonoxldeexhaust fumes.
Odor occurs on the site when both a :southwest wind is blowing and the kraft
mills in Everett are operating.This condition is typical of the entire areaandisnot unique to the site.
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3.Water:There is no surface water on the site.Quilceda Creek
meanders along the westerly boundary of the larger 40 acre parcel,
more than 200 feet away from the 12 acre tract.Tidal marshlands
abut the southerly boundary of the larger parcel but are not a part
of the ownership.
There is no potential for floods on the property and ground water is 8 feet
below the surface.B~cause the property is relatively flat most surface
drainage occurs through percolation.There are drainage ditches along the
existing 31st Street right of way and some drainage of the larger "40 acre parcel
seeks its way along an existing drainage ditch at its southern boundary into
Quitceda Creek.
4.Flora:Vegetation on the site is typical of western l~ashington second growth
forests.The larger 40 acre parcel is covered with specimens of western
Washington ~~ergreen trees,about 40 years'of age. Cedar trees,50
to 75 feet in height are in the majority with a few hemlock and-douglas fir.
Some alder is spotted around the edges of clearings and several large big-leaf
maple are spotted around the site.The forest floor is relatively open with SO",2
blackberry growing in cleared areas.Huckleberry,oregon grape and sword ferns
are sparse,but in existence.Cleared areas have revegetated with wild field
grasses.There are no unique sp~cies of vegetation on the site nor are
there any agricultural crops on the site.
The Snohomish River flood plain,south and west of the boundary of the larger
40 acre parcel is a typical estuarine salt marsh with salt grass and
cattails predominant.However,it is not a part of the ownership.
5.Fauna:Most types of small western Washington wild ma~als are found on the
Tulal ip Reservation.The site,however,is not located in the interior of the
Reservation where most animals have a safe refuge from human settlement and are
in greater evidence.Squirrels,ground mice and small rodents are the primary
mammals found at the site.The"significant wild life of the larger 40 acre parcel
is found along its south and west boundary where the salt grasses and cattails
abut the ownership and provide excellent refuge for water fowl:,
Some salmon spawn in Quilceda Creek but Tulalip Tribes counts indicate very
limited numbers.Intensive development to the east of Interstate 5 in the Marysville
area has depleted the numbers of returning anadromous fish.
6. Noise:The noise level at the site is quite high due to the proxiRity of
Interstate 5,approximat~lY"I,660"feet from the site.The steady roar of traffic
is evident even during midday.The heavy whine of trucks is very noticeable
while standing on the site.Train whistles from Marysville can also be heard.
The noise level is high enough to make it difficult to distinguish bird calls.
7. Light and Glare:The site presently has no light generating uses.
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8.Land Use:Triway Manufacturing,Inc.presently occupies three
buildings on the 10 acres immediately adjacent to the proposed
rezone to the south.These buildings have a total of approximately
100,000 square feet utilizing along with parking areas approximately
40%of the previously zoned property.Other than Triway Manufacturing,
Inc.present facility,the site is not in use other than as a natural
wooded environment •.
Commercial development in the area includes a second-hand store on
the western side of Quilceda Creek and a drive-in theatre,a fast-
food restaurant,and two gas stations to the Marysville-Tulalip
Interstate 5 interchange.A boat builder is located on Quilceda
Creek near Ebey Slough.The Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan
indicates a General Area of Commercial Use to be located around the
entire area of the Interstate 5 interchange,including this site
within the indicated area.In addition,the Tulalip Tribes operate
a combined cigarette/liquor store on 31st Avenue N.E.A 40,000
square foot shopping center is also planned in the same general area.
9.Risk of Explosion of Hazardous Emissions:There is no risk of
explosion nor hazardous.emissions at the site.
B.HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
1.Population:The population of the Tulalip Indian Reservation is
under 3,500 and the Tulalip Tribal population is between 450 and 500
persons living on the Reservation.A deterrant to growth on the
Reservation has been the absence of a substantial local industrial
or commercial employment base.
2.Employment:The economic situation on the Tulalip Reservation
is not good.The unemployment rate for the Tribes is about four
times that of the Seattle-Everett area and five times that of the
State of Washington.The Tribes has indicated a strong interest in
seeing more employment opportunities develop on the Reservation.
3.Housing:There is no residential development on the site and
very little in the immediate area.A small subdivision has been
developed about a quarter of a mile away.
4.Transportation/Circulation:
new Marine Drive alignment which
standards.
Access to the site will be along the
will be improved to meet county
Snohomish County has plans for realignment of the Marysville-Tulalip
Road between the Interstate 5 interchange and the Quilceda Creek
Bridge.Right-of-way for the realignment has been obtained as far
as Quilceda Creek.
Traffic counts for the Marysville-Tulalip Road have been recorded by
the Snohomish county Engineering Department at a location near the
31st Avenue N.E.right-of-way.Counts taken in February,1977,indicatE
average daily traffic,travelling both directions at that point to be
6,190.The Marysville-Tulalip Road is the main access to the Reservati
and serves the Warm Beach area and other areas to the north.
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5.Public Services:
a.Fire protection on the Reservation is the responsibility of both the City
of !,'arysvi11e and Fire Protection District #12.The Marysvi11e jurisdiction en-
compasses the eastern ~hird of the Reservation~The site is located in the
'11at'ysville jurisdiction.The nearest station to the site .i s .l ocat ed at 3rd Street
and Delta in Marysville,.The response time to the site is'7 to 8 minutes.,
b.Police protection on the Reservation is currently provided by the Snohomish
County Sheriff who would serve the site.
c.The site is in the Marysville School District.Children living on the
Reservation attend either the one ~lementary school on the Reservation or the
/'\arysvi11e junior high or sen ior Tri qh schools.
d. There are no public parks or beaches on the Tulalip Reservation.However
most of the Reservation has great potential for recreational uses and in fact
is used for recreation in an informal way.
The recreation potential of the site is limited to passive activity and the
recrea.tional potential for the larger 40 acre parcel is its access to the
marshlands on the adjacent owner hs i p,Open access of this area for public
recreational purposes could substantially decrease its value for fQ\~l and
fish habitat.
6. Energy:Ther~is'no energy development,dist;ibutio~or use on the site or
the larger 40 acre parcel.A power line is located 6n a pole line along the
__l.larysvi11e-Tulal ip Road,526 feet to the north of the northeast corner of the
larger parcel.
7.Utilities:
.a.The Snohomish County Public Utility District supplies the electrical power
throughout the county,incl~ding the Tulalip Reservation.The Snohomish PUD
is a major purchaser of power from the Bonneville Power Administration which has
a major substation and distribution system at Snohomish. All developed areas
of the Reservation are served by the PUD which has pursued an aggressive policy
of promoting the use of electrical power.Future expansion of power service on
the Reservation for industrial needs can be accomplished easily.,
The site lies between the Bonneville Power Sub-Station and the Tulalip Sub-
Station.Power for development is available for any forseeable development in
the General Commercial classification.
b.The Reservation is served by General Telephone and a communication.line can
easily be extended to the site as necessary.
c.The City of Marysville serves this area with water and sewer.
There is presently a ten inch sewer line and an eight inch water
line to the site.
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d.Solid waste disposal on the Reservation is available to those
wishing to contract with a private collector.This is not a mandatory
requirement for residents on the Reservation.There is no evidence
that the site has been used as an illegal dumping ground.
e.Storm water on most of the Reservation is handled by drainage
ditches along side main roadways •.A drainage ditch exists .along.
the Marysville-Tulalip road and along the 31st Avenue N.E.right-
of-way.
8.Human Health:Existing conditions at the site do not pose a
health hazard to people on the Reservation.
9.Aesthetics:The site is a beautiful part of the Reservation.
The tall stand of second growth timber is healthy and covers most
of the site of the larger 40 acre parcel.
10.Recreation:Value of the site presently is in the viewing of
vegetation and passive strolling.Although the site is privately
owned and there is no legal public access to the wetlands,the
marshlands south of the larger 40 acre parcel constitute a fine
viewing area for birds and waterfowl.
11.Archaeological/Historical:An archaeological survey has been
made on the Reservation and no known archaeological sites are pre-
sent on the site or in the immediate vicinity,nor does the site
have a unique historical significance.
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'SZCTION IV:IMPACT OF niE P~OPOSAL ON THE ENVIRONMENT
A.PliYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
1.Earth:The proposal will not result in unstable earth conditions or
changes in the geologic structures.The buildings proposed will be slab
on grade construction requiring only slight displacement of earth for
foundation work.As the site is essentially flat,about 6 inches ~f to~
soil will be stripped from under the building and parking site~for u~e
elsewhere.The plans call for as 1.i.tt1e disturbance of the existing
ground conditions as possible.The 'road construction will occur on existing
roadbeds and right-of-ways with the exception of grading for one internal
road to servi ce the 12 acre site.
2.Air:The proposal will not result in deterioration of air quality.
The manufacturing process does not involve air emissions of any kind
or the creation of objectionable odors.The volume of the building will
not cause alterations in the present air movement any more than the
existing tall timbers do.,
The introduction of motor vehicles on the site lii1l increase carbon monoxide
emissions to the si te , but in such a small quantity as to be neg1 igible.
3, Water:
a Surface water movement will not be altered by the proposedp~oject.However,the introduction of paved parking areas and
roof surfaces will alter the rate of surface water run-off.
The run-off will also be charged with petroleum particulates from
motor vehicles.Water collected from downspouts and parking area
drains will be disposed of by means of drywells on the 12 acre
building site and skimmed for petroleum and other particulates
prior to discharge.
b.Ground wa ter movement will not be,altered by the proj ec t ,
Footings for the buildings will be Shallow and will not jntercept any
existing subterranean drainage patterns.The water that collects on the
roof and parking area will be collected in ·dry-wells,then introduced into
the substratum whe~e it would naturally go under existing conditions.It
will arrive at that level somewhat sooner after the rain than it does now.
c.The manufacturing facilities will add a small uniform permanent
demand to the existing 12"main of the Marysville Water Department system.
4.Flora:The site plan has been developed to take advantage of
an existing open space on the 12 acre site.Trees will be preserved
whenever possible particularly along the west side of the property
in addition to the retained buffer strip.
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It is the intent of the developer to leave the'site as un~isturbed as
possible and to retain and supplement the natural vegetat1on.
The building and grounds will be landscaped with native materials where
the natural vegetation is disturbed.
5. Fauna:The development will ~oht bSJgntihfi~antlYtai!gCdt.tthe bfaduna;be
The birds and small animals that 1~a 1t .e ~r~a 0 De.1S ur.e can
displaced into the larger region w1tho~t slgn1!lcantly 1ncreas1ng the
population'densities.In fact,many wi ll cont t nue to occupy the 12 acre
buil ding site.
Fish will not be affected.
No significant barriers to fauna movement will be created.
6. Noise: Noise generated during construction ~ill consist ~f ~ormal
machinery noise from clearing,grading and erect10n of the bU1ld1ng.
The finished building w~ll be fully insulated for both thermal transfer
and sound transfer.N01se level generated within the machine shop will
be approximately 80 db.
The trees and underbrush which will remain on·the site will absorb some
of the new generated sound.However,the noise level on the site will
increase as a result of the noise generated in the machine shop.
In addition the estimated 140 daily trips off and on site will add to the
noise level'.
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The total increase in noise level beyond the 40 acre parcel and on the
remainder of the.40 acre parcel will be insignificant,compared to the relatively'
high existing noise level in the area due to the proximity of Interstate 5 ..
The total increase in noise level on the immediate building site'will be
noticeable,but not objectionable.
7.light and.Glare:light generation on the site will consist mainly of
illumination of the parking areas and light from office windows.light sources
will be directed away from'surrounding property.[arge trees will be retained
around the building and will prevent the added light from being a nuisance to
adjacent properties.Sun reflecting off the cars in the parking lot might pro-
duce some glare but the amount of vegetation in the area will reduce the impor-
tance of this affect.. .
8.Land Use:The additional development of the
facility will have little immediate affect on surrounding land use as the
site is currently centered in a forested rural area and no other development
is imminent.However,the development will affect land use in the area in
the future as the larger 40 acre parcel and surrounding ownerships are planned
for future general commercial development.Development of the access roads
for Triway Manaufacturing,Inc.has opened access to adjacent parcels and
tracts.
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By requesting reclassification on this 12 acre tract,rather than
the larger 40 acre parcel,the County and the Tulalip Tribes have
opportunity for close scrutiny of what is planned at the site and
subsequently can demand the same review for each successive site.
Continuing the present process undertaken by Triway Manufacturing,
Inc.on the present developed site.This additional 12 acre site
will be developed in a similar manner to insure -the 1Jark-like"sei:--"
ting and continues the precedent for similar adjacent development
in the future to follow a design model in keepinq with the natural
environment.
9.Natural Resources:The development will not use up any non-
renewable resources other than the materials and energy that go
into construction of the building,site improvements and access
facilities.
Timber will be harvested to make way for the building and no re-
placement timber planting will occur due to the density of the
remaining trees.Several acres of land will be removed from the
category of productive forest and put into another productive use.
10.Risk of Explosion or Hazardous Emissions:No significant risk
of explosion or hazardous emissions will be added to the site.
B.HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
1.Population:At the time of completion,the new facility will
have a total of 200 persons employed,with an expected increase of
200 additional employees in the next 2-3 years.
The long term projection for the land use of the larger 40 acre
parcel is for its conversion to commercial and industrial use.
This will provide a job market on the Reservation,now an area
of high unemployment.Many of the jobs to be created will be in
the unskilled and semi-skilled classifications,therefore providing
social and economic benefit to the Reservation community.popula-
tion growth,however,should be relatively small due to the potentially
employable labor force which now exists.
2.Housing:The development of the site will
change in housing patterns on the Reservation.
the larger 40 acre parcel develops,additional
upgrading of existing housing and construction
in the area.
result in minimum
Over the years as
jobs will result in
of some new housing
3.Transportation:The site development will generate"approximately
440 trips daily on and off the site in the first phase.The second
phase of development would probably not happen until after the com-
pletion of the realignment of Marine Drive.Parking will all be
provided for on the site.
Access to the site will be by way of the existing new Marine Drive
alignment right-of-way.Improvements will be made to safely
accomodate the increased traffic.
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Snohomish County is planning to realign the Marysville-Tulalip
Road between the I~terstate 5 interchange and the Quilceda Creek
Bridge.The County has obtained all of the right-of-way for the
new corridor between the interchange and where it crosses the
northeast corner of the larger 40 acre parcel and on to Quilceda
Creek.When this road is built the interior service road will
connect with it at a 90 degree angle.
The developers have upgraded the County right-of-way,in the interim,
as another means of access to the site.A turning lane has been
installed and participated in by Triway Manufacturing,Inc.,to
mitigate effects,turning left across the traffic path of others
trying to reach Interstate 5 heading south.However,this is
only a temporary condition until the realignment is completed.
Additional improvements will be made to the turning area and the
right-of-way to meet the recommendations and requirements of the
Snohomish County Engineering Department and a private Engineering
Consulting firm to insure that all safety standards are met.
4.Public Service:
a.Fire:The proposed electronics manufacturing
no unusual fire hazards in any of its processes.
buildings will be sprinkled for safety.
facility poses
The building or
b.Police:The site would be fenced and would have a guard on
duty at all times which would lessen the need for policing activity.
c.Schools:
school system
area.Future
area and have
Development of the site will have some impact on the
since about 50 employees will be from outside the
employees will likely be hired from the immediate
established residency.
d.Parks or Other Recreational Facilities:The proposed development
will not delete existing parks or recreational facilities.
e.Maintenance:All responsiblity for maintenance on the site will
be the responsibility of the developers.
f.Other Government Services:No other governmental services,than
those mentioned,are anticipated at the site.
5.Energy:The Snohomish PUD has reaffirmed that all power necessary
for Triway Manufacturing is readily available for servicing the site
and for any forseeable future commercial development in the area west
of the Interstate 5 interchange.No use of natural gas is anticipated
at the site.
6.Utilities:Triway Manufacturing will cooperate with all neces-
sary governmental and utility agencies in extending utilities to the
site.Sewer,water and electrical power are available at the site.
Solid waste will be hauled from the site on a regular basis by com-
mercial carrier.
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All storm water run-off from roof surfaces and paved areas will be
collected through an on-site storm water collection system and
percolated through a petroleum and particulate filter system before
being released into an on-site drain field.
7.Human Health:Nothing associated with the manufacturing processes
at any Triway Manufacturing facility will contribute to an increase
in health hazards in the area.
B.Aesthetics:The site is one of the more beautiful spots on the
Reservation.,The intent is to produce a commercial development
within the forest without removing the forest.The impact of the
development will be to alter the aesthetic environment without
degrading it.The added buildings and site improvements will be
designed to blend with the natural setting in order to maintain
the beautiful forest setting.Few commercial developments have had
locations which afford such an opportunity for a pleasing setting.
10.Archaeological/Historical:There is no impact on archaeological
or historical sites as none exist on or close to the site.
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SECTION V:RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SllORT-TERM USE AND LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY
The long-term productivity of this site in its natural state would be
wildlife habitat and p'assive recreation.
Development of this proposal will change both the long and short-term
productivity of the site to comne rc i al use.The location of this site
with respect to population growth,exi~tlng and future transportation
facilities,public utilities and services makes this site ideally suited
for urban development..
Intensive development on this property can and will be compatible with the
extensive wildl ife habitat bordering the larger 40 acre parcel.
SECTION VI:IRREVERSIBLE OR IRRETRIEVABLE COMMITMENTS OF RESOURCES
The development of this tract of land will,for all pr ac t ica l purposes,
commit this land to urban development.Labor,capital and raw materials will
be committed in the development of the site and building.
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SECTION VII:ADVERSE HIPACTS HHICH HAY 8E MITIGATED
A.PHYS I CAL ENV I ROI1:1ENT
1.Hater:Increase in the rate of surface water run-off will be mitigated by
collecting the run-off from roofs and parking areas in an on-site drainage
system using dry-wells for holding water and releasing it onto the site at
a slower rate to protect the natural absorptive capability now present.
Degredation of the surface water quality will be mitigated by skimning the
water for petroleum and other particulates before releasing it to the soil.
2.Flora:Some trees will be removed from the'site for construction of the
building and some disturbance of the natural groundcover'may take place during
construction.This impact will be mitigated by replacing disturbed natural
groundcover with other landscaping material.carefully selected to retain the
natural character of the area.Additional landscaping will be installed around
the building and in the parking areas.
3. Noise:Construction noise will be temporary and will not create a
disturbance due to the isolated location of the site.Noise generated from
the manufacturing process of the facility will be mitigated by the fact that
all noise generating machinery is enclosed in insulated buildings and there
already exists a high noise level on the site from Interstate 5.
4.Light and Glare:light sources on the site will be directed away from
adjacent tracts and parcels.Glare and reflections from parked cars and from
light sources on the site will be mitigated by the existing tall timbers and
additional planting to be installed on the site.,
5.land Use:The proposed pr.gject is the t:hi'r::il increment of conmerc ial
development in the imnediate area and may induce more rapid conversion of
adjacent land from vacant to urban uses.This impact can be mitigated by
careful control ,of all future development.the development of excellent
design standards and by the maintenance of the natural character and vegetationinfuturedevelopment.
B.HUI1AN ENVI RONI1ENT
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1.Transportation:This proposed site develo~ment ~ould use the
county right-of-way for the realignment of Mar1ne Dr1ve.Left turn
lanes have already been installed on 33rd street ~o accomodate 'II
access to the improved right-of-way.Additional 1mprovements W1
be made to the turning area and the right-of-way to mee~the,recom-
endations and requirements of the Snohomish Count~Eng1neer1ng Depart-
:ent and a private Engineering CQnsulting firm to 1nsure that all
safety standards are met.
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2.Aesthetics:Development of the site means interjection of an
urban use in an existing forested setting.Mitigation of this impact
will be accomplished by careful siting of the building and parking
to disturb as few trees as possible,by re-landscaping disturbed
area and areas adjacent to the building and parking and by architec-
tural control of the design of the building.This same principal
was carefully followed in the existing Triway Manufacturing facility.
Careful selection-of the type of building to be constructed will ~e
made,attention will be given to the type of finish and color to be
applied and to.the integration of the office spaces within the larger
structure.No outside storage of manufacturing materials will occur
at the site.
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SECT ION VI II:
1.Do Nothing
ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSAL
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No action on this Pl~oposa1 would leave the property zoned Rural Use and allow
the development of uses in that classification.For all practical purposes.
no change would preclude development of this valuable property.
However,it is also possible that if the land is kept in its present
classification and remains as a second growth forest.that this condition
would not continue for long.Th~property would almost certainly be logged.
or otherwise developed,and probably fairly soon.
2.Reclassify the tract to another zoning category.
No other classification than General Connerica1 or Indistria1 Park can
accomodate the range of uses that could be expected to develop on this
site without allowing obnoxious.heavy manufacturing uses also.Since
most future ccupants of the remainder of the parcel are not known at this
time. nor their needs known,the industrial park plan is being developed
incrementally with the construction of this planned third facility
3.Reclassify the entire larger 40 acre parcel at this time.
This application to reclassify only the site to be occupied by the Triway
electronics manufacturing facility.Reclassification of the entire parcel
would not provide the design control for future anticipated development.Further,
since there are neither prospective lessees nor plans to build buildings for
lease,the developer could not realistically design a Planned Unit Development
at this time.
SECTION IX:UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE H1PACTS
There are no substantial unavoidable adverse impacts associated with
this proposed reclassification of the 12 acre tract from R'.lral Use to
General Commercial