Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement

City of Burien

15811 Ambaum Blvd. SW (Suite C)

Burien, Washington 98166-3066

 

Project Information and Alternatives

 

On June 10, 2008, the City of Burien issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Emerald Pointe on the Sound (Westmark Development).  The proposed project is located at 13401 12th Avenue SW.  The FEIS responds to comments submitted on the Draft EIS (DEIS) and contains corrections and clarifications to various sections of the DEIS.  The three alternatives analyzed in the Draft and Final EISs are:

 

  • Alternative 1: Construction of 200 market-rate condominium dwelling units in three 5-story buildings and two 3-story buildings, with 351 parking stalls (165 of these would be below-grade) and a recreational clubhouse with manager’s unit.  Access to the site would be from SW 136th St. through an easement to the west of the former Burien Heights School/Old Senior Center.

 

  • Alternative 2 (Preferred Alternative): Construction of 178 market-rate condominium dwelling units in five 5-story buildings and two 3-story buildings, with 316 parking stalls (171 of these would be below-grade) and a recreational clubhouse with manager’s unit.  Access to the site would be from SW 136th St. through an easement to the west of the former Burien Heights School/Old Senior Center.

 

  • Alternative 3: No action.  This alternative is required by Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 197-11-440 for comparison purposes only.

 

 

File No.

 

PLA-06-0365.  The file is available for viewing at Burien City Hall during regular business hours.

 

 

FEIS Availability

 

The FEIS is available as follows:

  • At the Burien Library, 14700 6th Av. SW, Burien (library use only).
  • At Burien City Hall (for in-City Hall reading only). 
  • At Roadrunner Copy, 120 SW 153rd St., Burien. Phone is 206-242-4042.  The cost of the full FEIS is $45.00 + tax (paper copy) or $14.00 + tax on a CD.
  • On the City of Burien’s website: www.burienwa.gov.

 

 

Appeal Process

 

Please refer to the applicable provisions of State law and the Burien Municipal Code for the requirements for an appeal.  The City has concluded that state law and the Burien Municipal Code do not provide for an administrative appeal for the FEIS and that a judicial appeal will be governed by RCW 43.21C and WAC 197-11-680.

 

For More Information,

Please Contact

Department of Community Development

City of Burien

15811 Ambaum Blvd. SW (Suite C)

Burien, WA 98166

Phone: (206) 248-5510    E-Mail: susanc@burienwa.gov

 

Date of Notice: June 10, 2008