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APPROVED STF2022-0004 Noise Variance Staff DecisionCITY OF EDMONDS 121 51h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT NOISE VARIANCE STAFF DECISION Project: PUD - Replace Bad Order Pole PLI 374 Applicant: Snohomish County PUD File Number: STF2022-0004 Associated Permit(s): None Date of Decision: June 9, 2022 Reviewed By: Leif Bjorback, Building Official Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager I. INTRODUCTION The applicant has applied for a noise variance for 1 day to conduct construction activities on private property behind 190 Sunset Ave S. The applicant has requested that work at this specific location be approved during the hours 10:00pm — 6:00am, which is outside the normally approved hours for construction. The following is staff s analysis and decision on the proposal. II. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Request: The applicant is requesting a noise variance for work proposed to replace a bad order pole on private property. Night time work will reduce impact to businesses and the public. 2. Review Process: A noise variance shall be processed as a Type 1 permit procedure pursuant to ECDC 20.01.003(B) and reviewed in accordance with the criteria found in ECDC 5.30.120 3. Project Owners: Snohomish County PUD 4. Applicant: Richard Dumo Snohomish County PUD 5. Location: 190 Sunset Ave S. 6. Application and Site Plan: Refer to Attachment 1 7. Explanation and Area Map: Refer to Attachment 2 Page 1 of 3 B. PUBLIC CONVENIENCE — Will the work result in significant delays for transportation, services, or other customer needs if done only during the day and within the hour restrictions set out in other parts of ECC Chapter 5.30? Completing the work at night will result in minimal impact to multiple businesses, including a restaurant and its customers. This work will create a power outage to the local businesses and therefore, if work is performed during the day it will result in lost revenue for all affected businesses. C. PUBLIC SAFETY — Does working at night significantly improve safety conditions for the traveling public and/or construction workers? The traveling public coming in and out of the train station will not be exposed to ongoing construction if the work is performed at night. Working at night will also improve safety conditions for the construction workers. Daytime work inevitably draws out people to watch the construction. By working at night, it minimizes the risk to those who might accidentally stumble into an unsafe situation without realizing it. D. PUBLIC EXPOSURE —What will be the setting for any proposed work outside of regular hours? Is it located on an arterial street or in a mostly residential area? The public will have less exposure to the work area if construction is done outside of regular working hours. The work is taking place in front of the lobby of the Amtrak train station. E. PUBLIC COSTS —Does a limited amount of authorized work outside of regular hours established by this chapter save the public significant cost compared to daytime work? There is no cost savings for the PUD. All additional costs from working at night will be shouldered by the district. The public will be spared from additional costs as power outage impacts during business hours will be eliminated or reduced. F. NOISE REDUCTION MEASURES — Have all reasonable steps been taken to reduce the impact of any necessary noise outside the standard hours? PUD crews will exercise all efforts to reduce the noise and work safely during construction. Any unused noise generating equipment will be turned off to reduce noise and conserve energy. Power will be restored as soon as possible. Outage will not be longer than necessary. III. DECISION Page 2 of 3 Based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions, the following decision is issued by the City of Edmonds Development Services Department. The noise variance, is APPROVED with the following conditions: 1. The noise variance is limited to the hours of 10pm — 6am. 2. The noise variance is granted for work on 1 day. The noise variance is granted for work on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday nights, except no work shall be performed on a federal holiday. The City shall be notified 24- hrs in advance of work start. Construction activity shall be limited to work within private property. Should work require use of the City right-of-way, a separate ROW construction permit shall be obtained prior to work start. 3. The grant of a variance shall not relieve any person from the requirements of ECC 5.30.130 relating to public disturbance noises. 4. Public Notification is required. Applicant shall notify owners of property directly impacted by the increased noise levels as well as businesses impacted by the power outage. IV. APPEALS Type I permit decisions may be appealed by a party of record to Snohomish County superior court within 21 days of the date of the decision pursuant to ECDC 20.07.006. V. PARTIES OF RECORD City of Edmonds 121 5" Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98020 VI. ATTACHMENTS 1. Application 2. Variance Request 3. Factors to Consider File: STF2022-0004 Kraig Strum, Police Department Susan McLaughlin, DS Director Rob English, Interim PW Director/City Engineer Royce Napolotino, PW Admin Jeff Whatmore, Engineering DS Admin Snohomish County PUD 2 1802 75th St. SW Everett, WA 98206 Page 3 of 3 STF2022-0004 �.;ov FD4f RECEIVED ,r DEVELOPMENT SERVICES WORK HOURS VARIANCE REQUEST FORM May 02 2022 CITY OF EDMONDS 1215 Avenue N, Edmonds, WA 98020 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Phone 425.771.0220 )a Fax 425.771.0221 DEPARTMENT PROJECT NAME: OTHER PERMIT(S) ISSUED FOR PROPOSED PUD -Replace Bad Order Pole PLI 374 WORK #: 100061067-30 PROJECT ADDRESS: 168 Sunset Ave, Edmonds WA 98020 Sound Transit Agreement APPLICANT: Phone: Snohomish County PUD Richard Dumo - 425-783-5110 Address (Street, City, State, Zip): E-Mail: 1802 75th St SW, Everett WA 98206 rsdumo@snopud.com PROPERTY OWNER: Phone: Salish Crossing Group LLC Address (Street, City, State, Zip): E-Mail: 923 Powell Ave SW, #101, Renton WA 97057 CONTACT PERSON: (This person must be available at all times that Phone: Foreman - 425- - extended work is being performed) Richard Dumo - 425-783-5110 Foreman to be assigned. Call Richard for the meantime. Address (Street, City, State, Zip): E-Mail: 1802 75th St SW, Everett WA 98206 rsdumo@snopud.com CONTRACTOR: Phone: Same - SNOPUD see above Address (Street, City, State, Zip): E-Mail: 1802 75th St. SW, Everett WA 98206 see above DATES AND TIME OF EXTENDED WORKTIME REQUESTED: WA State Contractor License #/Exp. Date: Request Noise Variance to work at night starting 10pm to 6am. n/a - not a contaractor Date of Construction - exact date to be scheduled with businesses City of Edmonds Business License #/Exp. Date: as soon as Noise Permit is approved. (week of June 19, 2022.) n/a DETAIL THE SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED DURING THE REQUESTED TIMES: Snopud crew to replace a bad order pole infront of the Train Station behind the building on the above address. Request to work at night to reduce impact to multiple affected businesses. Job location is in a tight area and will affect train passengers getting on and off the train. Noise Variance is also for residential area although not in the immediate vicinity. IN A RATIONALE FOR THE PROPOSAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ADDITION TO THIS FORM. PLEASE REFER TO THE WORK HOURS VARIANCE REQUEST HANDOUT WHICH ASKS FOR AN EXPLANATION OF HOW THE ACTIVITIES WILL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VARIANCE ORDINANCE. Print Name: Richard Dumo ADWa4L96 no 5/2/2022 Signature: Date: Updated 8.24.20 ATTACHMENT 1 o pWjO PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1 OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY LOCATION 168 SUNSET AVE. EDMONDS WA 98020 LYNNWOODAREA POLE NO. PLI 372 SE1/4S 23 T 27 R 3E DATE 3/7/2022 ORDER 100061067 REASON FOR WORK ENGINEER RICH DUMO OPERATION 30 REPLACE BO POLE PL1 374 DRAFTER RICH DUMO U.G. NO. SCALE AS NOTED APPROVED & DATE PRINTED DATE WORK COMPLETED FOREMAN FEES REQ'D ❑YES El NO RIMARY OVERHEAD RESIDENTIAL ❑ kOMMERCIAL LEO NO, SEC DARY OVERHEAD NESC VIOLATIONS BASIC FEE $ ■ NO ❑ YES (SEE NOTES) '@$ '=$ PERMITS (DATE GRANTED) ❑ TREE TRIM ❑ STATE METER/ ONV. POLE 3 PRIMARY UNDERGROUND ❑ RESIDENT L ❑COUNTY ❑ COMMERCI El CITY BASIC FEE $ ■ SOUND TRANSIT EASEMENTS LEU NO. $ _$ ❑ REQUIRED ■ NOT REQUIRED SECONDARY AVDERGROUND SIC FEE $ DATE RELEASED @$ _$ UNDERGROUND AT FOREIGN CONTACTS ElJPN# 100061067 BAS FEE CL FT.LDS _$ ❑ JOINT TRENCH ZIPLY & CATV El JOINT BORE ZIPLY & CATV STREET LIGHTING q FT.@$ '=$ ❑ POLE STENCILINGFROM WORK IN RIGHT OF WAY TO ❑ PRIMARY TAKE OFF POLE ❑ SECONDARY PRE-CONST, REQUIRMENTS ❑ TREE TRIM ❑ PUD LOCATOR rt FT.0 $ MISCELLANEOUS FEES ❑ BACKHOE ❑ FLAGGING VAULT $ ❑ ONE CALL DATE PERMIT $ No. STREET LIGHTING $ $ ❑ YES ■ NO $ M&R AS -BUILT $ GIs TOTAL DUE $ DATE PAID GIs QC M&R GIs Ph JOINT USE RECEIPT NO. LOCATION MAP PAGE 454-F5 SERVICE ORDER NO. Fr;FNn: O EXISTING POLE X EXISTING POLE —TO BE REMOVED • NEW POLE X NEW POLE TO REPLACE EXISTING POLE DATE SUBSTATION MAPLEWOOD CIRCUIT NO. 12-343 PHASE 1.2.3 ENGR'S TEL. # 425-783-5110 ENGR'S CELL # 425-346-8846 TO PL13 369 OPT 321 J P� TO PL1372 50-746 A-29057 ` 25-17226 UGND F\ FEEDS 1 O"D v Fs PLI373 sT 75--------- OJ J63 75--------- 0- SCHEMATIC O (AFTER) CONSTRUCTION NOTES O AT PL1 374 EXISTING 40' CLASS 2 POLE INSTALL GROUND PLATE ON NEW 45' POLE (NO110) SET NEW 45' CLASS 2 POLE 1' TIGHT WEST OF EXISTING (PW2045 INSTALL 3PH DEADEND ASSEMBLY (12F310) INTERCEPT AND DEADEND EXISTING #4 COPPER OH WIRES INSTALL 3PH CLUSTER MOUNT TRANSFORMER BANK (12F603) INSTALL (3) 75KVA 120/240V OH XFMRS (BA21S) UTC#----------------------- UTC# ----- N NORTH 211 ` A 51889 j 25-456636 E SER #---------------------- SER # ------ ---------------- SEC VOLT ------ /------ /------ SEC VOLT ------ /------ /------ REMOVE EXIST TRANSFORMER BANK: 75-343, 75-344, 75-336 UTC#----------------------- UTC#---------- SER#---------------------- SER # ---------------------- SEC VOLT ------ /------ /------ SEC VOLT ------ /------ /------ INSTALL (3) NEW OH CUTOUTS (E0202) INSTALL (3) NEW 20A FUSES (E1020) INSTALL NEW 1(3") SECONDARY RISER (FO106) INSTALL LARGE SECONDARY PEDESTAL (VO102) REROUTE AND PLUMB IN EXIST SEC CONDUITS & WIRES INSTALL (4) SECONDARY BAR CONNECTORS (T1521) RECONNECT EXISTING SECONDARY SERVICES INSTALL SINGLE 12" HELIX ANCHOR AS STAKED (AO102) INSTALL PRIMARY AND NEUTRAL GUYS (GO111 & G0115) REMOVE EXISTING GUY AND ANCHOR STRIP, TOP AND ABANDON POLE TO COMMUNICATIONS 210-M y A-29057 U100 i.373. �cJ 0 A-49854 75-� A-45085 75 75-_ 168-M AFTER LAYOUT UTC#----------------------- SER # -------------- SEC VOLT ------ /------ /------ UTC#----------------------- SER# ----------------------- SEC VOLT ------ /------ 4-POS. ; SET SCREW TERMINALS SECONDARY QUADPLEX CABLES 3-3" PVC SERV COND V0102 T1521 LARGE PED (17"X24" 3PH SEC) EXISTING /SERVICES 0c F n y'o CITY OF EDMONDS CIVIL PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS ENGINEERING DIVISION rrr is o (425) 771-0220 City Website: www.edmondswa.gov DATE: May 18, 2022 TO: Snohomish County PUD Richard Dumo rsdumo(asnopud.com FROM: Jeff Whatmore, Engineering Technician Jeff.whatmore@edmondswa.gov RE: Application #: STF2022-0004 Project: PUD Noise Variance Project Address: 190 Sunset Ave S During review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information, corrections, or clarifications are needed. Please submit revised plans/documents with a written response to each of the items below through MyBuildingPermit.com. 1. The rationale provided with the application is not very detailed and does not adequately address the criteria by which a noise variance could be considered. Please provide thorough responses to each criterion and reference specific work, equipment, and noise levels where applicable. Ans: Public convenience: (Will the work result in significant delays for transportation, services, or other customer needs if done only during the day and within the hour restrictions set out in other parts of this chapter?) ✓ Having the work at night will result to minimal impact to the restaurants and its customers. This work will create a power outage to the local businesses. If completed during the day, it will cause them to lose revenue. Public Safety: (Does working outside of normally allowed times significantly improve safety conditions for the traveling public and/or construction workers?) ✓ The traveling public coming in and out of the train station will not be exposed to ongoing construction if work is done during nighttime. ✓ Working at night will improve safety conditions for the construction workers. ✓ Daytime work inevitably draws out people to watch the construction. By working at night, it minimizes the risk to those who might accidentally stumble into an unsafe situation without realizing it. Public Exposure: (What will be the setting for any proposed work outside of regular hours? Is it located on an arterial street or in a mostly residential area?) ✓ The public will have less exposure to the work area if construction is done outside of regular working hours. The work is taking place infront of the lobby of the BNSF train station. Public Cost: (Does a limited amount of authorized outside of regular hours established by this chapter save the public significant cost compared to daytime work?) ✓ There is no cost savings for the PUD. All additional costs from working at night will be shouldered by the district. The Public will be spared from additional cost. ATTACHMENT 2 Noise Reduction measures: (Have all reasonable steps been taken to reduce the impact of any necessary noise outside the standard hours? Answering this question needs to include evaluation of (1) limiting the nighttime or early morning work to only that necessary to reasonably mitigate the issues identified above, (2) use of quiet generators and quiet pumps (as available), (3) drilling and placing of piles instead of driving them, as well as use of other techniques, design choices, and acoustic control equipment and strategies necessary to minimize the night-time or early morning impacts from construction noise.) ✓ Crew will exercise all efforts to reduce the noise and work safely during construction. ✓ Any unused noise generating equipment will be turned off to reduce noise and conserve energy. ✓ Power will be restored as soon as possible. Outage will not be any longer than necessary. 2. Provide a plan indicating how notification to impacted neighbors will be addressed. All impacted residents shall be notified. Clearly identify which properties will receive noise at a decibel above that allowed without a variance. Ans: ✓ The impacted businesses within the work area will be notified individually by PUD as to when the outage date will be and the hours. ✓ The anticipated start date will be June 19, continuing into June 20 as scheduled with Sound Transit. ✓ Sandwich boards with the dates of construction will also be placed in the general vicinity two days before the construction work as a reminder. Map of area that will receive noise: Pole to be replaced el O �aP 19 Qa� The Workshop Ell Edmonds Train Station Thai by Day® Tha • SS First Financial Northwest Bank - Edmonds Branch IQ Brigid Bottleshop0 Beer store vEdmonds Station Multiple Businesses affected Cascadia Art Museum 19 Epulo Bistro © Reserve on Open Table Scratch Distillery 13 Go Abe Thank you. Top Pot Doughnuts® Do uts • $ Spud Fish & Chips ©Free Delivery on 1st Order toa ✓an eS / S r ATTACHMENT 2