The proposed project includes the following elements:
(1) interior space modifications to floor, wall, ceiling, and casework areas;
(2) addition of luggage screening/handling system; (3) installation of four new elevators, one new escalator, and stair;
(4) re-use of approximately 30,500 square feet former event/museum space for service in passenger terminal operations; and
(5) construction of approximately 19,900 square feet new floor area in existing mezzanine. All building improvements consist of interior building modifications, with two of new elevators attached to the center-east wall of existing building.
Location of Proposed
Action: The project site is located at the existing Port of
Seattle, Pier 66 facility, 2201 Alaskan Way, Seattle, King County, Washington.
Lead Agency: Port of Seattle (SEPA No. 15-14)
Determination:
The Port of Seattle for this proposal has determined that it will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment (Determination of Non-significance). As such, an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under the provisions of the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (RCW 43.21, WAC 197-11) and Port of Seattle SEPA Policies and Procedures (Port Commission Resolution 3650). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information that is available upon request. Any action to set aside, enjoin, review, or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of noncompliance with the provisions of Chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced within 21 days from the date of last newspaper publication of the notice or be barred.
Supporting Information:
Information used to reach this determination, and applicable State laws and Port of Seattle policies, regulations, and procedures are available for public review at the Port of Seattle office, at the Maritime Environmental Dept., Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle. The document is also available for review online at http://www.portseattle.org/Environmental/Environmental-Documents/SEPA-NEPA/Pages/default.aspx
Public & Agency Comment: The DNS and Environmental Checklist for this project circulated on October 29, 2015, and the comment period ended November 19, 2015. No comments, written, on-line, or via voice communication were received by the Port during the comment period. The Port has concluded that no significant negative environmental effects will result due to the proposed Pier 66 Cruise Terminal Interior Improvements Project. The Port’s Final DNS is being issued, as of the date below December 14, 2015 based on the final determination of no significant environmental impacts.
Appeals: The Port’s decision on the proposal described above and the Port’s issuance of a Final DNS on this proposal constitute the Port’s Final SEPA decision. This SEPA DNS determination may be appealed by filing a writ of review in King County Superior Court within twenty-one (21) days of the date below pursuant to Port of Seattle Resolution No. 3650 and RCW 43.21C.080.