SEATUE DATE: February 9, 2018 PUBLIC SCI-IOOLS TO: Recipients of the State Environmental Policy Act Determination of Non- Significance (SEPA DNS) for the Franklin High School Athletic Field Lighting Project FROM: Pegi McEvoy, SEPA Environmental Seattle Public Schools has identified that the SEPA Environmental Checklist dated February 2018, meets our environmental review needs for the current proposal to install athletic field lighting at Franklin High School with funding from the Building Technology and Academics/Athletics (BTA) IV Capital Levy. Six (6) pole mounted athletic field state-of-the- industry LED lighting is proposed. Construction is proposed to occur in the summer of 2018. After conducting an independent review, SPS has determined that the project does not have significant adverse impacts on the environment as documented with the enclosed Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). The SEPA Environmental Checklist, February 2018, discusses the potential environmental impacts that could result from the addition of lighting for the athletic field. A draft of the Checklist was released for public comment from October 30, 2017 through November 8, 2017. Comments received informed revisions to the final SEPA Checklist on which the DNS is based. The responses to written comments received are documented in the summary table, Attachment A to this memo. Thank you for your participation in the Seattle Public Schools Building Excellence program. Your involvement has helped to make the athletic field lighting at Franklin High School a much better project. Attachment A — Summary of Public Comments on SEPA Environmental Checklist Enclosure — Determination of Non-Significance Pegi McEvoy, Assistant Superintendent, Operations, District SEPA Official P0 Box 34165, MS 22483, Seattle WA 98124 * (206) 252-0102 WAC 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS). DETERMINATION Of NONSIGNWICANCE FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING Description of proposal. Proponent. Seattle School District Location of proposal, including street address, if any. Franidin High School 3013 South Mt. Baker Blvd., Seattle, WA 98144 Title of document being adopted. SEPA Checklist for Franklin High School Athletic Field Lighting Project. Date adopted document was prepared. February 2018. Description of document (or portion) being adopted. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) proposes to install six (6) pole mounted, state-of-the-art LED athletic field lighting. The document being adopted is the final SEPA Checklist which represents the assessment of environmental impacts specifically related to the project described above. In addition to the SEPA Checklist, the document includes Construction Best Management Practices, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Worksheet, Cultural Resources Assessment Report, Transportation Technical Report and responses to written comments on the draft SEPA checklist submitted to the School District by within the comment period ending November 8, 2017. If the document being adopted has been challenged (WAC 197-11-630), please describe. The document has not been challenged to date. The document is available to be read at (place/time). John Stanford Center, 2445 Third Avenue South, Seattle (attn: Jeanette Imanshi, Phone: 206-252-0663) and on line at http://sepa.www.seattleschools.org The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on ifie with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. D There is no comment period for this DNS. D This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period on the DNS. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal until after 5:00 PM, February 26, 2018. ________ This DNS may be appealed by written notice setting forth the reasons for the appeal, received not later than 5:00 PM, February 26, 2018: Superintendent Seattle Public Schools Box 34165, MS 32-151 Seattle, WA 98124-1165 We have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. The document meets our environmental review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decision-maker. Name of agency adopting document. Seattle Public Schools Responsible official Pegi McEvoy, Assistant Superintendent for Operations Position/title Seattle Public Schools SEPA Official Phone (206) 252-0102 Address MS 22-183, P.O. Box 34.,165. Seattle, WA 98124-1165 Date Signature______________ 2 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST for the proposed Franklin High School Athletic Field Lighting Project prepared by February 2018 EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. Musco Lighting SWCA Environmental Consultants Heffron Transportation, Inc. PREFACE The purpose of this Final Environmental Checklist is to identify and evaluate probable environmental impacts that could result from the Franklin High School Athletic Field Lighting Project and to identify measures to mitigate those impacts. The Franklin High School Athletic Field Lighting Project would involve the installation of six, 70-foot tall lighting fixtures to illuminate the school’s athletic field and track. The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)1 requires that all governmental agencies consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before the proposal is decided upon. This Final Environmental Checklist has been prepared in compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act; the SEPA Rules, effective April 4, 1984, as amended (Chapter 197-11, Washington Administrative Code); and the Seattle City Code (25.05), which implements SEPA. This document is intended to serve as SEPA review for site preparation work, building construction, and operation of the proposed development comprising the Franklin High School Athletic Field Lighting Project. Analysis associated with the proposed project contained in this Environmental Checklist is based on Master Use Permit (MUP) plans for the project, which are on-file with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) (Permit #3029729). While not construction-level detail, the schematic plans accurately represent the eventual size, location and configuration of the proposed lighting project and are considered adequate for analysis and disclosure of environmental impacts. This Environmental Checklist is organized into three major sections. Section A of the Checklist (starting on page 1) provides background information concerning the Proposed Action (e.g., purpose, proponent/contact person, project description, project location, etc.). Section B (beginning on page 6) contains the analysis of environmental impacts that could result from implementation of the proposed project, based on review of major environmental parameters. This section also identifies possible mitigation measures. Section C (page 32) contains the signature of the proponent, confirming the completeness of this Environmental Checklist. Project-relevant analyses that served as a basis for this Environmental Checklist include: the Geotechnical Engineering Services Report (Associated Earth Sciences, Inc., 2017), the Lighting Summary Report (Musco Lighting, 2017), the Cultural Resources Survey (SWCA Environmental Consultants), and the Transportation Technical Report (Heffron Transportation, Inc., 2017). These reports are included as appendices to this SEPA Checklist. 1 Chapter 43.21C. RCW Final Environmental Checklist i Franklin High School Athletic Field Lighting Project Table of Contents A. BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................. 1 1. Name of Proposed Project: ................................................................................................. 1 2. Name of Applicant: ............................................................................................................. 1 3. Address and Phone Number of Applicant and Contact Person: .......................................... 1 4. Date Checklist Prepared ..................................................................................................... 1 5. Agency Requesting Checklist ............................................................................................. 1 6. Proposed Timing or Schedule (including phasing, if applicable): ......................................... 1 7. Future Plans. ...................................................................................................................... 2 8. Additional Environmental Information .................................................................................. 2 9. Pending Applications .......................................................................................................... 2 10. Government Approvals or Permits ...................................................................................... 2 11. Project Description ............................................................................................................. 2 12. Location of the Proposal. ................................................................................................. 5 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS .......................................................................................