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STF2021-0035 WSDOT Noise Variance Staff Decision (2)CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 1 of 3 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT NOISE VARIANCE STAFF DECISION Project: Pavement Preservation at Edmonds Ferry Terminal Applicant: Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) File Number: STF2021-0035 Associated Permit(s): None Date of Decision: February 11, 2022 Reviewed By: Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager Leif Bjorback, Building Official I. INTRODUCTION The applicant has applied for a noise variance (Attachment 1) for 10 non-consecutive nights to conduct pavement restoration activities at the Edmonds Ferry Terminal and within the ferry holding lanes. The work proposed falls within WSDOT property and does not require a separate right-of-way construction permit. 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 as part of a paving and preservation project at the Edmonds Ferry Terminal. 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: Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) 4. Applicant: Akberet Ghebreghzabiher, WSDOT 5. Location: Edmonds Ferry Terminal and Ferry Holding Lanes – SR-104 6. Activities, Equipment and Factors: Refer to Attachments 2 & 3. Page 2 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? The proposed work will take place at the Edmonds Ferry Terminal and as such, work performed during normal working hours would result in significant delays for transportation, services, or other ferry user needs. C. PUBLIC SAFETY – Does working at night significantly improve safety conditions for the traveling public and/or construction workers? Performing work at night will avoid ferry interruptions and will minimize roadway hazards to workers and any of the public that would otherwise need to travel through the construction zone. 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? Proposed work will take place at the Edmonds Ferry Terminal on the west side of the railroad tracks, as well as within the ferry holding lanes north of the ferry terminal booths. 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? Yes, work performed outside regular hours will avoid delays to ferry users and in turn save costs related to delays in transportation, services or alternative transportation routes. F. NOISE REDUCTION MEASURES – Have all reasonable steps been taken to reduce the impact of any necessary noise outside the standard hours? The applicant has indicated that reasonable steps will be taken to reduce the impact of noise outside standard hours. The contractor will be instructed to avoid parking and idling vehicles next to residences. In addition, a WSDOT after-hours noise compliant phone number will be provided. III. DECISION 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 granted for 10 non-consecutive nights, Monday – Thursday, between April 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022. Work on Federal Holidays to be excluded from this approval. 2. The City shall be notified 24-hrs in advance of work start by emailing engineeringpermits@edmondswa.gov 3. Construction activity and associated traffic control shall be managed by WSDOT and performed consistent with MUTCD standards. Page 3 of 3 4. The grant of a variance shall not relieve any person from the requirements of ECC 5.30.130 relating to public disturbance noises. 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 5th Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98020 WSDOT Akberet Ghebreghzabiher 15700 Dayton Avenue N Shoreline, WA 98133 VI. ATTACHMENTS 1. Application 2. Project Plans 3. Equipment List c: File - STF2021-0035 Susan McLaughlin, Development Services Director Kraig Strum, Edmonds PD Development Services Admin