SEPA_Checklist.pdfPurpose of Checklist:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental
impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with
probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help
you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to
help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for Applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this
checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer
the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer
the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or
if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may
avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if
you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of
land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you
submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there
may be significant adverse impact.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION,
complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as
"proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Swedish Medical Center-Edinonds — Ambulatory Care Center and
Emergency Department Addition
2. Name of applicant: Chuck Kolb, NBBJ
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
223 Yale Avenue North
Seattle WA 98109
206-223-5009 /ckolb-,nbbi.com
4. Date checklist prepared: January 23, 2014
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edmonds
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Architectural Design Board submittal: 1/23/2014_
Building Permit submittal: 3/14/2014. Phase 1 construction (narking lot and site preparation): 7/1/2014 to 9/18/2014.
Phase 2 construction (ACC/ED addition): 9/19/2014 to 9/1/2015. Phase 3 construction (renovations of adjacent existing
hospital building): 9/2/2015 to 1/26/2016. Completion dates are to substantial completion.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain.
The project is designed for the potential addition of a third story.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related
to this proposal.
Critical Area Determinations CRA -1992-0176 and CRA -2011-0052 — no critical areas on or adjacent to the site.
A geotechnical study o the proposed proiect portion of the site has been completed. There are no obvious
environmental problems at the surface.
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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.
There are no other plans awaiting approval for the proiect site. A separate project to add a pat -king garage on an
ad'a7 centparcel has obtained all necessary approvals.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
City of Edmonds Architectural Design Board approval.
City of Edmonds Land Use / Building Permit.
City of Edmonds Sign Permit.
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11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and 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.
The project consists of the construction of an addition of approximately 80,185 square feet to the existing hospital,
renovation work within the existing; building, and associated site work in the adjacent parking areas. Level 1 of the
addition will house a new Emergency Department (ED), Urgent Care (UC) clinic and Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging
(OPDI) center. The project also serves as a new front door for the campus, including a main lobby with a bistro, gift
shop, multi-purpose room and other amenities. Level 2 of the addition primarily includes shell space for future build -out
as well as an elevator lobby and sky bridge that connects the new building with the existing 3rd level of the hospital.
Renovation work on Level 1 includes converting the existing ED into an Observation Unit (OBS), upgrades to the
existing Inpatient Imaging department, and upgrades to transition areas to the new addition. Renovation work on Level 2
includes reconfiguration of a staff lounge and offices to make way for the new sky bridge connection. The project
represents a solution to perpetual capacity shortages, opens new avenues for patient access to key ambulatory services
and improves competitive standing and community reputation.
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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 range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide legal description, site plan,
vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the
agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related
to this checklist.
The proposed project site is located east of the hospital on the Swedish Edmonds campus. The address is 21601 76`h
Avenue West, Edmonds, Washington 98026. The site is located on Snohomish County parcel 00580700002500, located
in the NW '/ of Section 29, Range 4E, Township 27N.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other:
b.
The site slopes gently downwards towards the east and northeast with an overall elevation of approximate) ly 0
feet. Existing site grades vary from typically 0 percent to about 4 percent. The lowest point on the site is about
elev. 361 ft.
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What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The steepest on-site slope is a short distance west of the project area (it isn't affected by proposed earthwork and
grading) and inclines at about 17 percent above the project area; a short slope is present beyond the northern
extent of the proposed stormwater infiltration area and inclined at about 50 percent — the bottom of the infiltration
area is located at an elevation approximately the same as the base of that slope. No steep slopes are mapped at the
project location by the Snohomish County GIS department.
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C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, and muck)? If you
know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
The site was explored with 8 geotechnical borings extending typically 21 '/2 to 26 '/z ft BGS. On-site soils are
mostly covered by asphalt pavement which overlies 4 to 7 feet of granular fill sitting atopglacially-overridden,
highly -permeable advance outwash soil.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
The site does not have any obvious surface instability, as it is a fully -developed hospital campus. No steep or
known unstable slopes are mapped in the project area.
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C. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source
of fill.
Fill consisting of either suitable site -derived soils (from the infiltration vault excavation) or imported granular fill
will be used to raise the grade within and around the building footprint. Total filling volume is expected to be
approximately 2,800 cubic yards.
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I. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Permanent erosion should not be expected following construction, provided that impervious surfaces and
conventional landscaping are completed according to the design and typical practice. Erosion is possible during
construction but can be mitigated with appropriate and conventional BMPs.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 84 percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction is
complete. Approximately 75 percent of the site is currently covered by impervious surfaces.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
Straw wattles, stockpile covering, slope covering, swale protection and catchbasin inserts, temporary and
permanent seeding, mulch, etc. will be employed to control and reduce erosion and sediment transport. Other
BMPs will be employed as conditions warrant.
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a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, and
industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe
and give approximate quantities if known.
Dust will be controlled using BMPs as outlined by the DOE. Construction equipment will be limited to: mobile
Crane (10 months), forklift (10 months), two delivery trucks (12 months), two backhoes/excavators (4 months),
and twenty passenger cars Q9 months).
There will be no significant added emissions from the building other than from natural gas used for heating
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b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
No.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any:
The general contractor will employ BWs to control dust as outlined by the DOE. Water trucks and street
Sweeping are the most commonly used. All excavation equipment will be equipped with "scrubbers" which are
fitted to the exhaust system or bio -diesel will be used as fuel. This reduces the emissions from equipment.
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3. WATER
a. Surface:
(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, and wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names.
If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
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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.
Not applicable.
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(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.
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(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
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(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
The site is not located within any mapped floodplain.
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(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.
No.
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b. Ground:
(1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No ground water will be withdrawn. Proposed stormwater infiltration facilities will discharge to ground
water for purposes of on-site stormwater management. Approximately 85% of site stormwater will be
infiltrated and treated in the subgrade well above the ground water table. Proposed stormwater infiltration
facilities will be designed and permitted based on state injection control well regulations through the
Washington Department of Ecology.
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(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.
No waste material will be discharged into the ground or ground water. The proposed structure will be
served by sanitary sewers.
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C. Water Runoff (including storm water):
(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.
Stormwater runoff from roofs, pavement, and landscaping will account for all runoff from the site.
Stormwater will be collected and conveyed to one of two facilities for flow control and treatment. Runoff
from the roof and north portion of the site will be directed to a subsurface infiltration system where 98% of
that runoff will be infiltrated. Runoff from the south portion of the site will be directed to a detention tank
and a series of water quality facilities. Water that is not infiltrated on site will be treated and discharged
according to 2012 DOE requirements, to the public storm main in 216`h street then to the public stormwater
system in Highway 99. The public storm drainage system in this area discharges to Halls Creek which
flows to Lake Ballinger.
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(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Waste materials cannot enter ground or surface waters. t'
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
The project will include a subsurface infiltration system which will infiltrate and treat approximately 85% of total
site stormwater. The project will also incorporate Low Impact Development BMPs such as rain gardens to
attenuate stormwater runoff. For a portion of the site, a detention tank with prescriptive flow control and water
quality facilities achieving Enhanced Metals and Phosporous treatment will mitigate any adverse impacts to
surface and ground water downstream. Local and state requirements related to surface, ground, and runoff water
will be met for the project site.
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: maple, aspen, other: Arbutus, Castanea, Cercidiphyllum, Cornus, Pyrus, Salix
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine
X shrubs Berberis, Cistus, Ilex, ]Yedera, Pinus, Prunus, Rhododendron, Spirea, Viburnum
X grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other:
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other:
other types of vegetation:
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
28 deciduous trees, 62 evergreen trees, 11, 366 sf of shrubs, 2,780 sf of lawn
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C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
To our knowledge, there are no known threatened or endangered species on or near the site.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
Mix of native and nonnative vegetation (deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs) to enhance and restore
existing vegetation on the site.
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5. Animals
a. Check or circle any birds and animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or
near the site:
X birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: The Pilchuck Audubon Society provided a list of a myriad of
birds observed near the site, including those identified here.
X mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Racoons, squirrels, chipmunks, etc. have been observed on the site.
No "water" species or large mammals have been observed.
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
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b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
No threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the site.
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C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Edmonds is within the "Pacific Flay." The site is not a notable stopping or feeding area for migratory birds.
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The proposal does not adversely alter existing conditions which would require mitigation measures. No wildlife
enhancements are proposed.
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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.
Electrical plus natural gas. Electricity will be used for lighting and general operations, cooling, and HVAC fans.
Natural gas will be used for heating.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
The proposed building expansion will not have any affect on adjacent properties for solar energy. The structure is
54' tall to the highest parapet.
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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:
The mechanical system for the new building is projected to reduce the typical energy usage (natural gas/heating,
electric/fans & cooling) by at least 35% over the code required system y utilizing VAV, heat recovery chillers,
economizers and radiant heating. Lighting will be primarily LED with some fluorescent where required.
Automatic controls will turn off or dim lighting when areas are not in use.
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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.
The proposed project will have no environmental health hazards.
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(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Not applicable.
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(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Not applicable.
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b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
No external noises in the area will affect the project.
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(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)? Indicate what hour's noise
would come from the site.
Any "noise generating" activities would be limited to the hours indicated by the City of Edmonds.
Proposed working hours would be 7:00 AM — 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. There will be no heavy
demolition or major equipment operations during the course of construction.
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(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Noise impact control measures would include limited and efficient construction site access, the use of
Electric equipment compressors, limited/dedicated storage areas, site fencing and concurrent operations.
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8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The current site contains a hospital, central plant building, medical office building, and surface parking with
landscaping islands. Adjacent properties include low-rise residential, medical office buildings, a parking
garage (under construction, will serve the hospital), and Edmonds Woodway High School.
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b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No.
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C. Describe any structures on the site.
Swedish Medical Center — Edmonds (hospital), a central plant building, and Stevens Oncology Center (medical
office building) are located on the site.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No structures will be demolished. Nonstructural demolition will be required at portions of the existing hospital
Building to accommodate connection to the proposed project.
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C. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
MU — medical use.
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L What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Hospital/Medical. The site is under the Stevens Memorial Hospital Master Plan, an adopted element of the City
of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan.
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site?
Not applicable.
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h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
There are no critical areas on the site according to two critical area determinations completed under file numbers
CRA -1992-0176 and CRA -2011-0052.
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Most staff will move from the existing hospital building. Minimal additional staff will be added.
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
Not applicable.
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
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1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if
any:
The posed hospital expansion is an "outright" use for the MU zone.
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
Not applicable.
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b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income
housing.
Not applicable.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
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10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principle
exterior building material(s) proposed?
The proposed project is 54' above grade. This dimension is for the mechanical penthouse/screen and elevator
hoistway. The exterior material palate consists of wood -look resin panels, pearlescent white metal panels, glass,
and textured concrete panels.
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
With the existing grades, location of the structure in an existing parking lot, and the relatively low height of the
structure no views will be altered or obstructed.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
New landscaping materials, including trees, will be provided as required by the zoning code.
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11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
The lightingis s designed to minimize glare. All pole lighting is full cutoff with sharp backlight control to
minimize light trespass and glare for residential neighbors. Exterior lighting is on duringthe he night. Interior
lightingis 's designed to enhance patient comfort and minimize glare while providing theeg nerally high light levels
required for the hospital staff.
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
The proposed lighting will have no impact to safety or views.
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C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
No existing off-site sources of light will affect the proposed project.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
All pole lighting is LED with full cutoff optics and strongbacklight control to minimize light trespass and glare.
Interior lighting will have automatic controls to turn off or dim lighting at night when areas are not in use.
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
The Interurban Trail is ap_proximately'/ mile east of the project site, the Edmonds Woodway High School ball
Fields are just west of the site, and the Family Fun Center is located at the corner of 220`h and Highway 99. These
Are all considered recreational facilities and will not be impacted by the project.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe.
No.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided by the project or applicant, if any:
The proposed project will not impact any recreation and will not require anygating measures.
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers
known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe.
There are no properties on the national, state or local registers in the vicinity of the site, according to the
Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data.
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance
known to be on or next to the site.
No landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific or cultural importance are known to be on or next
To the site. If any evidence of these are discovered during the project implementation, all work will stop and
proper authorities will be contacted to evaluate the discovered evidence.
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C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Not applicable.
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14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street
system. Show on site plans, if any.
The site is accessed via 76th Avenue W, 210" Street SW and 218`h Street SW. No change to these access points
are proposed. The attached site plan clearly shows these streets.
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b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit
stop?
Community Transit route 119 serves 76b Avenue W. with a stop in front of the hospital. Both Swift and
Community Transit route 101 serves Highway 99. There is a stop at the intersection of Highway 99 and 216`h
Street.
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C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate?
The completed project will have 1,234 parking spaces on the total campus, including 363 in the parking garage
currently under construction. The project will eliminate 118 parking stalls.
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d. Will the proposal require any new roads, streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not
including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
No new roads, streets or improvements to existing roads or streets are required as part of the proposed project.
e
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e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
The project will not use water, rail or air transportation.
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How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when
peak volumes would occur.
The proposed project would generate approximately 940 daily trips and 94 PM peak hour trips.
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
The hospital provides a trip reduction program as required under the city's Commute Trip Reduction ordinance.
Traffic impact fees of approximately $98,650 will help fund planned transportation infrastructure projects.
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15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police
protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
The proposed project should not require an increased need for public services.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce.or control direct impacts on public services, if any:
The proposed project will be provided with fire sprinklers, fire department connections, and portable fire
Extinguishers as required by code.
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16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone,
sanitary sewer, septic system, other:
Electricity, water, telecom and cable, refuse service, sanitary sewer, natural gas and storm drainage are available
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b. 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.
The project will require connections to the City water, sewer and storm drain system. Electrical service for the
building and temporary power for construction will be provided by Snohomish County PUD. All pipes and
conduits will be installed by standard open cut trenching.
(STAFF COMMENTS)
CWM .
I declare under penalty of perjury laws that the above answers are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature of Proponent
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Date Submitted
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(do not use this sheetfor project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the
environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the
proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond
briefly and in general terms.
How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of
toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
The proposal will not increase discharge to water (no change in impervious surface area). No production, storage or release of
toxic or hazardous substances will occur as a result of the proposal.
Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
Not applicable.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
There will be no im ap ct to plants, animals, fish or marine life.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
Not applicable.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
The proposed structure will consume electricity for lighting and general operation, cooling and HVAC fans. Natural gas will be
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
All lighting fixtures will be high efficiency with controls per the state energy code. The mechanical system will be designed to
operate at least 35% below the code required minimum.
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4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or
under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered
species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
The project site is not in or adjacent to environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental protection.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
Not applicable.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land
or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
The project site is not adjacent to or on the shoreline. The proposed uses are consistent with existingzoning oning and the master
Plan.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
Not applicable.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
The project will result in minor increases in traffic volumes on streets near the project site. These minor increases will not
degrade level of service at analyzed intersections. See traffic impact analysis. The new building will receive it's primary
heating and cooling medium from the existing Central Plant thereby slightly increasing the existingfacility demand for natural
gas and electricity.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
Mitigation for traffic impacts other than the payment of traffic impact fees is not warranted. See traffic impact analysis. The
mechanical system for the new building is projected to reduce the typical energy usage (natural gas/heating, electric/fans &
cooling) by at least 35% over the code required system y utilizing VAV, heat recovery chillers, economizers and radiant
heating All lighting fixtures will be high efficiency with controls per the state energy code.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
The proposal will not conflict with any local, state or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.
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