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Purpose of checklist:
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization
or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental
impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
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.
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable
parts of sections A and B plus the supplemental sheet for nonproject actions (part D). Please completely
answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should
be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may
exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements -that do not contribute
meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Holy Names Academy Gymnasium and Parking Facility
2. Name of applicant: John Faley / Broderick Architects
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
John Faley Broderick Architects
55 South Atlantic Street Suite 301
Seattle, WA 98134
206-682-7525
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4. Date checklist prepared: 12/18/17
5. Agency requesting checklist: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Begin Construction Spring 2019, concludes Fall 2020.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or
will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
None
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for
your proposal, if known.
SEPA threshold determination, Seattle DCI Land Use Permit -
Administrative Conditional Use, Building Permits
other
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay,
sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural
soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term
commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing
any of these soils.
Upper 9' consistent with recessional outwash consisting of medium dense,
brown, fine to medium grained sand with silt. Soil underlying the outwash
appear to be consistent with Pre-Frasier deposits of medium dense to
dense light brown gray silt with very fine sand, grading downward into
clayey elastic silt.
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e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities
and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed.
Indicate source of fill.
The site will be graded for construction of the building expansion on the
south end of the campus, and the north surface parking lot. The total area
of land disturbance is approximately 49,000 square feet or 1.1 acres. The
south end will be excavated to accommodate the below grade parking lot.
The approximate quantity of excavation and haul off is 31,000 cubic yards.
Back fill will be from spoils on site.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect
your proposal? If so, generally describe.
None known.
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.
No.
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.
None.
None.
4. Plants
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
✔ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
✔ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
✔ shrubs
✔ grass
pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
None known.
None known.
5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or
near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
birds: songbirds
None known.
The vast majority of plantings will be retained on site. New plants will be
provided to enhance wildlife habitat.
None known.
Electricity for lighting and equipment. Natural gas for heating in the facility.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
No.
Construction will meet the City of Seattle Energy Code. This includes
measures for solar readiness on the roof of the gymnasium.
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.
It is possible that a minor spill could occur when servicing construction
vehicles during construction.
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2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect
project development and design. This includes underground
hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the
project area and in the vicinity.
None known.
None known.
Normal fire, medical and police emergency services are all that is believed
to be necessary.
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5)Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health
hazards, if any:
All construction and development will meet or exceed local codes and
requirements.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project
(for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the
proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so,
describe.
The current use of the site is institutional in nature. The site houses a
private Catholic girls high school. The proposal will not change the use on
the site or adjacent properties, which are single family residences.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest
lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term
commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the
proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many
acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or
nonforest use?
No.
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1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or
forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment
access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
No.
The proposed project site contains a circa 1908 four story brick school
building, which is connected to a 1 story cement stucco and circa 1990 stone
veneer covered gymnasium by a newly constructed 3 story stucco and glass
pavilion.
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Residential
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Not applicable.
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h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or
county? If so, specify.
No.
There are 81 full time staff, 48 coaches and adjunct positions, and 710
students who use the facility. The parking garage and gymnasium project will
accommodate the existing school population, there is no proposed increase in
the number of students or faculty.
Zero.
None.
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l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any:
The project will be developed per City of Seattle Land Use Code and
comprehensive plan.
Not applicable.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing.
None.
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b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing.
None.
None.
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10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The building will be 33'-9" above average grade to the highest point of the
parapet. The principal building exterior material is painted cement stucco,
with glass and aluminum storefront glazing.
The scale and massing of the proposed gym has been carefully considered
so that the new work will fit seamlessly with the existing school building. The
exterior facades are broken up with engaged columns and cornices which
borrow from the language of the existing school.
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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 upper floor room illumination could introduce new ambient light into
the area. It is possible that some glare could occur during early morning or
late afternoon as a result of sun reflecting off the new east and west facing
glazing, however this glazing is screened by significant street trees and
plantings.
Vehicles exiting the garage and entering the roadway may cause
illumination at the residential properties across the street from the exits.
The existing street tree plantings on both sides of the street should help
mitigate this impact.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere
with views?
We are not aware of any potential interference or hazard from reflections
or new light fixtures.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
All exterior lighting fixtures will be fully shielded and/or directed away from
adjacent properties to control light and reduce glare. As mentioned
previously, existing street trees, existing and proposed landscape
plantings will screen the gymnasium from neighboring properties.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
No. It should be noted that this existing school is private property, with a
closed school campus policy. Even as such, the north lot and other
grounds are sometimes used by neighbors to walk their dogs.
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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 original school building which was constructed in 1908, is listed in the
Historic Property Inventory Report DAHP-17-05466, but has no SHPO
determination.
None known.
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c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural
and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include
consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic
preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
None.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected
geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street
system. Show on site plans, if any.
The site is bounded by 21st Avenue E to the west, E Aloha Street to the
north, 22nd Avenue E to the east, and E Roy Street to the south. Vehicle
access to the proposed new south-side garage would be provided via an
existing entrance-only driveway on 22nd Avenue E, an existing exit-only
driveway on E Roy Street, and a proposed new two-way driveway on 21st
Avenue E. Vehicle access to the proposed new north-side surface lot would
be provided via two existing driveways on 22nd Avenue E that also serve
an existing northeast surface lot. Please see the proposed site plan
provided with this checklist.
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b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public
transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance
to the nearest transit stop?
The site is served by King County Metro bus routes 12, 43 and 48. These
routes provide direct connection between the site and the University
District, Downtown, First Hill, Central Area, Mount Baker, and other areas
of Capitol Hill. Service is provided at 10 to 15 minute frequencies during
most hours of the day. The nearest stops serving these routes are located
on 19th Avenue E at E Aloha Street (approximately 700 feet to the west)
and on 23rd Avenue E at E Aloha Street (approximately 400 feet to the
east)
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e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of)
water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe.
The project would not use, or occur in the immediate vicinity of, water, rail
or air transportation.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur
and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial
and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were
used to make these estimates?
The project would not change student capacity or staffing levels, and would
not affect the timing of school-generated trips. Therefore, no new vehicle
trips would be generated by the project. Although no new trips would be
generated, students and staff who are currently parking on-street would
instead park on-site, resulting in a shift in traffic from the vicinity streets to
the parking garage driveways. The peak of these shifts would occur in the
morning from about 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. and in the afternoon from about 2:15
to 3:15 p.m. Please see the attached Transportation Technical Report
(Heffron Transportation, January 2018) for more information.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if
any:
None.
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16. Utilities
a. Check utilities currently available at the site:
✔ electricity ✔ natural gas ✔ water ✔ refuse service ✔ telephone ✔ sanitary sewer
septic system,
other
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.
New fire sprinkler line connection from proposed building to water main in
the center of 21st Avenue.
New electrical service upgrade to be coordinated with SCL.
C. Signature
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:
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2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or
marine life?
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Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources
are:
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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?
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6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on
transportation or public services and utilities?
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