MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Henderson Blvd 94 Preliminary Plat
Permit No. TUM-25-0244
June 13, 2025
Description of Proposal: The applicant proposes to subdivide a single parcel totaling 9.22 acres into eleven lots that will include eighty-four apartments on one lot and ten townhomes on individual lots. The development will include
infrastructure, frontage improvements, parking, and open space.
Applicant: Allito Properties, LLC, PO Box 26116, Federal Way, WA 98093.
Location of Proposal: A parcel totaling 9.22 acres located at 7501 Henderson Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA 98512. Tax Parcel Number 12711110300.
Lead agency: City of Tumwater, Community Development Department.
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that, as conditioned, does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead-agency. This information is available to the public on request.
This MDNS assumes that the applicant will comply with all City ordinances and development standards governing the type of development proposed, including but not limited to, street standards, storm water standards, high groundwater hazard areas ordinance standards, water and sewer utility standards, critical areas ordinance standards, tree protection standards, zoning ordinance
standards, land division ordinance standards, building and fire code standards, and level of service standards relating to traffic. These ordinances and
standards provide mitigation for adverse environmental impacts of the proposed
development.
Condition of Approval for mitigating environmental impacts:
Findings:
1. The Tumwater Boulevard/I-5 northbound ramps intersection currently
operates at LOS F during both peak periods for the northbound left-turn
movement. The project is projected to add five (5) trips to this intersection. The City has recently developed a SEPA improvement project for the Tumwater
Boulevard/I-5 interchange that include intersection improvements at the northbound I-5 ramps intersection, with a peak hour per trip impact fee of $4,333 or as required in the most up to date fee schedule at the time of building permit for each trip entering the interchange area.
Mitigation Measures:
1. Prior to issuance of the Building Permit:
i. Construct a roundabout at the northbound Interstate 5 On/Off Ramp and
Tumwater Boulevard intersection; or
ii. Voluntarily pay a mitigation fee of $4,333 (or as required by the most up to date fee schedule at the time of building permit issuance) per peak trip
generated by this project (5) under RCW 82.02.020 to be used as described herein:
Tumwater Boulevard/I-5 Interchange: The City's planned transportation
improvements at the Tumwater Boulevard/I-5 interchange include converting the interchange to a roundabout diamond interchange by replacing the southbound on/off ramp signal and northbound stop controlled intersections with
roundabouts.
This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-350; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted no later than June 27, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
Date: June 13, 2025
Responsible Official: Brad Medrud, AICP
Community Development Director
Contact person: Alex Baruch, Senior Planner
555 Israel Road SW
Tumwater, WA 98501
abaruch@ci.tumwater.wa.us
Appeals of this MDNS must be made to the City of Tumwater Community
Development Department, no later than July 7, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. All appeals shall be in writing, be signed by the appellant, be accompanied by a filing fee of $2,000.00 and set forth the specific basis for such appeal, error alleged, and relief requested.
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Jun 13 2025