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Home My WebLink AboutReport 1PARTIES OF RECORD HAZEN HS FIELD & LIGHTING LUA09-036, V-A Eric Gold DA Hogan & Associates 119 First Avenue S ste: #110 Seattle, WA 98104 tel: (206) 285-0400 eml: ericg@dahogan.com (applicant / contact) Eric Horbach 954 Graham Avenue NE Renton, WA 98059 (party of record) Rick Stracke Renton School District 300 SW 7th Street Renton, WA 98057 tel: (425) 204-4403 (owner) David Chamber 1054 Duvall Place NE Renton, WA 98059 tel: (425) 260-3016 (party of record) Matt Pommer 1146 Chelan Avenue NE Renton, WA 98059 tel: (425) 227-4519 (party of record) Updated: 04/01/09 (Page 1 of 1) I1 Ll il ! ! WATER TOWER CHURCH ! (PRIVATE PROPERT) ! / EXISTING SOFTBALL FIELDS City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:4�" COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-036, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Hazen High School Field & Lighting Improvements PLAN REVIEWER: Ameta Henninger SITE AREA: 293,720 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: 1101 Ho uiam Avenue NE f PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78043 PLEASE RETURN Tq(ION ARAI IO)CURRENT PLANNING 6T" FLOOR SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is tecluesting an Ad nistrative Variance to allow 70-foot tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet fo he Residen -8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high e field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the football/soccer field. Although, the surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, the uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north. To the east is a Residential-8 (R-8) zone, but is currently an undeveloped forest. South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2. A. ENVIRONMENTAL. IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li hUGiare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10, 000 Feet 14, 00e Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is neekd to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: April 21, 2009 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy Tucker Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office, Project Name: Hazen High School Field & Lighting Improvements LUA (file) Number: LUA-09-036, V-A Cross -References: AKA's: Hazen Field Lighting, Hazen HS Field & Lighting Project Manager: Ion Arai Acceptance Date: March 13, 2009 Applicant: Rick Stracke, Renton School District #403 Owner: Renton School District #403 Contact: Eric Gold, DA and Associates PID Number: 1023059072 ERC Decision Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Approval: April 6, 2009 Appeal Period Ends: April 20, 2009 Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance to allow 70ft high field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30ft for the R-8 zoning s designation. The field lighting would consist of six 70ft high lighting poles around the soccer football field. Location: 1101 Hoquiam Avenue NE Comments: This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. Denis Law Mayor April 21, 2009 Eric Gold DA Hogan and Associates 119 First Avenue S, Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98104 r City 0 � � Lis ♦ i� 1 • �� Q� ti `E Department of Community & Economic Development SUBJECT: Hazen High School Field and Lighting Improvements LUA09-036, V-A Dear Mr, Gold: This letter is to inform you that the appeal period has ended for the Administrative Variance approval. No appeals were filed, therefore, this decision is final and application for the appropriately required permits may proceed. The conditions of approval must be adhered to as outlined in the City of Renton Report and Decision dated April 6, 2009. If you have any questions regarding the report and decision issued for this Administrative Variance approval, please tail me at (425) 430-7270. Sincerely, Ion Arai Assistant Planner a cc: Rick Stracke - Renton School District #403 / Owner Matt Pommer, Eric Horbach, David Chamber / Parties of Record Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way a Renton, Washington 98057 0 rentonwa.gov VARIANCE City of Renton REPORT & Department of Community & Economic Development DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE REPORT & DECISION A. SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF REQUEST REPORT DATE: April 6, 2009 Project Name: Hazen High School Field and Lighting Improvements Owner: :..Renton School District 4403 1,00 SW 7g' Street Renton, WA 98057 Applicant: Eric Gold DA Hogan and Associates 119 1 'tAve S, Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98104 Contact-, File Number: LUA09-036, V-A Project Manager: Ion Arai, Assistant Planner Project Summary: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance to allow 70-foot tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high school. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the football/soccer field. Although, the surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, the uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north. To the east is a Residential-8 (R-8) zone, but is currently an undeveloped forest. South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2. Project Location: 1101 Hoquiam Avenue NE Exist. Bldg. Area SF: NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): Site Area. 293,720 Square Feet Total Building Area GSF: NIA R t�C DATE NAMI Cv c - s rr loll Project Location Map REPORT 09-036, doe VARIANCE City of Renton REPaRT & Department of Community & Economic Development DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE REPORT & DECISION A. SUMMARYAND PURPOSE OF REQUEST REPORT DATE: April 6, 2009 Project Name: Hazen High School Field and Lighting Improvements Groner: Renton School District #403 300 SW 7" Street Renton, WA 98057 Applicant/Contact. Eric Gold DA Hogan and Associates 119 1 '` Ave S, Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98104 File Number: LUA09-036, V-A Project Manager: Ion Arai, Assistant Planner Project Summary: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance to allow 70-foot high field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high school. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the football/soccer field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. Project Location: 1101 Hoquiam Avenue NE Exist. Bldg. Area SF.- NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): Site Area: 293,720 Square Feet Total Budding Area GSF.• NIA Project Location Map REPORT 09-036.doc Ciiv of Renton Department of Commun' & Economic Development ministrative Variance Report & Decision HAZENHI'GHSCHOOL FIELDWDLIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS _ LUA09-036,V-A Report of April 6, 2009 Page 2 of 6 B. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONIBACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance from RMC 4-2-110A to allow 70-foot high field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high school. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles surrounding the perimeter of the football/soccer field [the Lower Field]. The design of the lighting system would implement adjustable parabolic reflectors and aggressively visored light fixtures to reduce the amount of offsite glare and light trespass while maintaining a safe and reasonable level of illumination on the playing surface. The six lighting poles would have forty 1500 watt shielded floodlights total. The visor would be mounted on top of each floodlight and would reduce glare by minimizing direct view of the bulb and reflector form offsite locations. The parabolic reflectors allow for more light in the lower portion of the beam which results in more light being delivered in a concentrated area and less light being transmitted offsite and into the atmosphere. The applicant proposes to mitigate offsite impacts by providing the largest fixture visors available; utilizing only high efficiency flood lights; limiting use of the lighting system from one hour prior to dusk to 11 pm daily; maintain the existing vegetation along the adjacent residential property lines as a natural visual screen; and to restrict the field surface light at IESNA Level III or 30fc average. The surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, the current uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north. To the east is a Residential-8 (R-8) zone, but existing conditions includes a forested area and a 128-foot high water tower facility. South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. C. EXHIBITS: The following exhibits were entered into the record: Exhibit 1: Project file Exhibit 2: Zoning Map Exhibit 3: Spill Light Model 70' Pole Height— Sheet: HE SPL1- dated 12-03-08 Exhibit 4: Spill Light Model 30' Pole Height — Sheet: HE SPL2 — dated 12-03-08 Exhibit 5: Hazen High School Proposed Field Lighting — dated 02-2009 D. FINDINGS: Having reviewed the written record in the matter, the City now makes and enters the following: 1. Request: The applicant has requested an Administrative Variance from RMC 4-2-110A in order to exceed the 30-foot maximum building height requirement. The project proposes to install six 70-foot tall light poles that would surround the perimeter of a high school sports field. All other elements of the sport field renovation project would meet maximum building height requirements. 2. Administrative Variance: The applicant's administrative variance submittal materials comply with the requirements necessary to process a variance. The applicant's site plan and other project drawings and reports are entered as Exhibits I through 5. 3. Existing Land Use: Land uses surrounding the subject site include: North: single-family residential (CA); South: single-family residential (R-8); West: multi -family residential (CA); East: vacant wooded area (R-8) 4. Zoning: The site is located in the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. The development standards for the R-8 zone require a 15 foot front yard setback for the primary structure and a 20-foot setback for an attached garage, 20-foot rear yard setback, 5-foot interior side yard setback, and a 15-foot side yard along a street setback for a primary structure and a 20-foot setback for an attached garage accessing off REPORT 09-036 doc Laity of Renton Department of Communi'-) & Economic Development HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL FIEL1 5 LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS Report of April 6, 2009 ministrative Variance Report & Decision LUA09-036, V-A Page 3 of 6 of the side yard street. Maximum lot coverage is 35 percent or 2,500 sq. ft. for lots 5,000 sq. ft. or greater. Maximum building height is 2 stories and 30 feet. The proposal meets all of the requirements except maximum building height requirements which the applicant is requesting an administrative variance. 5. Topography: The Lower Field site is relatively flat since its use is a sports field. On the north edge of the playing field, there is a slight rise spanning the width to the field which then drops down into a wooded area that separates the field with a single-family residential development. Here, the topography drops down approximately 16 feet over a run of 60 feet to the northern property line. The baseball field to the south is sitting eight -foot higher than the Lower Field. An eight -foot ridge separates these two fields just south of the Lower Field's southern touch line. The site slopes more gradually down in an east to west direction on the east and west sides of the Lower Field. E. CONSISTENCY WITH VARIANCE CRITERIA: Section 4-9-250B.5. a. Lists 4 criteria that the Planning Director is asked to consider, along with all other relevant information, in making a decision on an Administrative Variance application. These include the following: The Planning Director shall have authority to grant an administrative variance upon making a determination, in writing, that the conditions specified below have been found to exist: a. That the applicant suffers undue hardship and the variance is necessary because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property, and the strict application of the Zoning Code is found to deprive subject property owner of rights and privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under identical zone classification: The applicant contends that special circumstances apply to the subject site. The proposed design would have less impact on the surrounding community than if the lighting design where to follow the current development standards of a maximum structure height of 30 feet. The applicant conducted a spill light model demonstrating the effects and impacts of a 30-foot pole design and a 70-foot pole design. The two areas that would be most impacted by the lights would be the western and northern edges of the site because they abut residential housing. The spill light (light escaping the site on the ground level) based on the 70-foot light pole on the northern edge would range from 0.7 to 0.9 foot candles with an average of 0.81 foot candles. Conversely, the 30-foot pole spill light model in the same area would range from 2.5 to 3.6 foot candles with an average of 3.02 foot candles. The spill light on the western edge for the 70-foot pole would range from 0.9 to 2.8 foot candles with an average of 2.07 foot candles. The 30-foot pole proposal for the western edge would range from 3.3 to 8.1 foot candles with an average of 5.95 foot candles. While the 30-foot pole design would provide better coverage on the sport fields directly in front of the light poles, the 70-foot design provides better coverage everywhere on the playing field. The 70-foot light pole design would reduce the amount of spill light reaching the surrounding neighborhood from the allowed 30-foot light pole design by 68.1% overall and by 67.1% on north and west edges, which currently have residential uses. Staff has reviewed the proposal and concurs that the maximum 30-foot height requirement would place undue hardship on the proposed sports field lighting system based on the above justification. In addition, the logical and traditional installation sports field lighting exceeds the height of the residential structures. b. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated: The applicant contends that the requested increase in the maximum height permitted would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity as REPORT 09-036.doc Ciiy of Renton Department of Communi- & Economic Development HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL FIELI 9 LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS Report of April 6, 2009 'ministrative Variance Report & Decision LUA09-036, V-A Page 4 of 6 the proposed 70-foot lighting system would provide a safe and reasonable level of illumination for users of the sports field and limit the off -site impacts to the highest extent possible, by reducing off -site glare and light trespass. As stated above in "Consistency with Variance Criteria a", the 70-foot light pole design would reduce the amount of spill light reaching the surrounding neighborhood from the allowed 30-foot light pole design by 68.1% overall and by 67.1% on north and west edges, which currently have residential uses. Staff concurs that the 70-foot light poles would dramatically reduce the amount of light spill on the abutting residential uses than the allowed 30-foot design. Note: 30-foot light pole design would be allowed without a variance because it would meet the maximum building height requirement for the R-8 zone. Lighting, Exterior Onsite requirements set in RMC 4-4-075 exempt sports field lighting from its requirements. The height of the light standards could have a detrimental visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood. If the height of the light poles exceeds the maximum building height requirements for the zone, then it is likely that the light poles would be the highest structure in the area. This would make them more visually prominent and obstructive of views. The proposal site is situated to minimize the visual impacts of the light poles by using topography and vegetation. The Lower Field has visual exposure from three sides: the north, west, and south sides. The east side is visually buffered by the high school grounds, a wooded area, and the water tower. The south side is buffered by the baseball field, the perimeter vegetation surrounding the baseball field, and a grade change. The residences to the north are at a lower elevation than the Lower Field and are buffered by trees. The light poles would be screened by a tree line along the west property line and a chain link fence from multi -family residential development to the west. Other visual impacts in the surrounding vicinity are a 128-foot tall water tower that is visible within the forested area the east of the Lower Field and a series of three monopole towers just southwest of the Field. The monopoles would have similar visual aesthetic impacts as a 70-foot unlit light pole and the water tower would have a much greater impact due to the contrast of its white color and green tree canopy and its massive size and height. The applicant proposes mitigate other off -site concerns by limiting the use of the lighting systems from one hour prior to dusk to 1 I pm daily, maintaining the existing vegetation along the adjacent residential property lines as a natural screen, and to restrict the field surface light at IESNA Level III or 30 foot candles average. Staff has review the proposal and concurs that granting the variance would not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood and the 70-foot light pole design would lessen the impacts on the surrounding neighborhood than the allowed 30-foot light pole design. c. That approval shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is situated: This would not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone of the subject property. The applicant would not gain any special privilege by having increased heights. The more expensive 70-foot high light pole design would provide the public with better safety due to a better lighted playing surface and less light impact on the surround neighborhood than the less costly conforming design of 30 feet high poles. Staff has reviewed the proposal and concurs that the 70-foot high light pole design would not constitute a grant of special privilege of increased structure height that would be inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone of the subject property because the same degree of height variance would be given to other secondary education sports fields requesting field lights within the City. The 70-foot high light pole design with the aggressive shielding and adjustable parabolic reflectors would provide a more evenly lit playing surface that would provide better visibility and safety for the sports field end user. The surrounding residents would also benefit from the 70-foot high light pole REPORT 09-036. doe City of Renton Department of Commun'- & Economic Development HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL FIEL1 D LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS Report of April 6, 2009 ministrative Variance Report & Decision LUA09-036, V-A Page 5 of 6 design because less glare and spill would occur on their property than the permitted 30-foot high light pole design. d. That the approval as determined by the Planning Director is a minimum variance that will accomplish the desired purpose: The applicant feels that the proposed design will achieve the best possible conditions for both the users of the Lower Field and the surrounding neighborhood by incorporating the newest technology in athletic field lighting equipment and design. By increasing the height of the light poles and using light fixtures that are aggressively visored, adjustable parabolic reflectors mounted at the optimal height to allow for a very high beam angle measured from the horizontal. This design would limit off -site impacts to the highest extend possible, by reducing site glare and light trespass while maintaining a safe and reasonable level of illumination on the playing surface. Staff has reviewed the proposal and concurs that the increased height of the light poles to 70 feet would be the minimum variance necessary to minimize the impacts upon the surrounding neighborhood. F. CONCLUSION: 1. The applicant's request meets all four variance criteria. 2. The recommendation of Staff is to approve the variance request based on the proposed design having less impact on the surrounding neighborhood than if the permitted 30-foot light pole design were installed. G. DECISION: The Administrative Variance(s) for the Hazen High School Field and Lighting Improvements, File No. LUA09-036, V-A, is approved subject to the following condition: 1. The sports field lights shall not operate past 11:00 P.M. DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION: SIGNATURE: C.E. Vincent, Planning Director TRANSMITTED this 6' day of April, 2009 to the OwnerlApplicantlContact: Renton School District #403 300 SW 7fh Street Renton, WA 98057 TRANSMITTED this 6'h day of April, 2009 to the Applicant/Contact Eric Gold DA Hogan and Associates 119 1" Avenue S, Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98104 TRANSMITTED this her day of April, 2009 to the following: Larry Meckling, Building Official Fire Marshal Neil Watts, Development Services Director Jennifer Henning, Planning Manager Kayren Kittrick, Plan Reviewer Renton Reporter C? - .1 h, Decision bate REPORT 09-036.doc City gl'Rentan Department of Commur & Economic Development iministrative Variance Deport cX Decision HAZENHIGHSCHOOLFIEL D LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS LUA09-036, V-A Rcport of April 6, 2009 Page 6 of 6 TRANSMITTED this 6`' day of April, 2009 to the following Parties of Record; Matt Pommer 1146 Chelan Avenue NE Renton, WA 98059 lyric Horbach 954 Graham Avenue NE Renton, WA 98059 David Chamber 1054 Duvall Place NE Renton WA 98059 Land Use Action Request for Reconsideration, Appeals & Expiration The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the effective date of decision. RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the effective date of decision, any party may request that a decision may be reopened by the Administrator (Decision -maker). The Administrator (Decision -maker) may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the reconsideration request, if the Administrator (Decision -maker) finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal timeframe. APPEAL: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on April 20, 2009. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14- day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Cleric's office, Renton City Hall — 7th Floor, (425) 430-6510. Appeals must be filed in writing, together with the required $75.00 application fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE: provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may occur concerning the land use decision. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial decision, but to Appeals to the Hearing Examiner as well. All communications after the decision/approval date must be made in writing through the Hearing Examiner. All communications are public record and this permits all interested parties to know the contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence in writing. 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HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL FIELD & & TRACK IMPROVEMENTS SPV UGR MODEL 70' POLE HEIGHT HE SPL1 FIAG NOTES IEGENQ_,_ EXHIBIT 4 POLE.IFH]LLDODIIGNf =c�EDD, E i SPAKL INC, nenton OLIVER M. HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL FIFLU & & TRACK IMPROVEMENTS Zri- nkHOGAN t\ f � NORTH SPILL LGHT MODEL 30' POLE HEIGHT g-- HESPL2 01% LIJ LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To: Neil Watts - Director Development Services City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Tel: 425-430-7218 Fax: Email; WE ARE SENDING: AH'BL Date: April 1, 2009 v��pM�rSt.r Project No.: 209032.30 0� c! " Task No.: 00 p,Q� Project Name: Hazen High School Fielraand� Track Improvements VPJ WO Subject: SEPA Complete NO. COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION 1 03/31/09 SEPA Review Complete (letter) THESE ARE SENT VIA: ® Mail ❑ Fed Ex ❑ Hand Delivered THESE ARE TRANSMITTED: ❑ For your review and comment ® For your use ❑ For approval ❑ Client Pick-up ❑ Other: ❑ Reviewed as noted ❑ As requested REMARKS: We are submitting the attached letter on behalf of the Renton School District. As lead agency the District has officially completed the SEPA review process for the Lindbergh High School Field and Track Improvements. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Signed: Sig ure Civil Engineers Structural Engineers Landscape Architects Community Planners Land Surveyors Neighbors TA COMA 2215 NAV Street Suite 300 iomma,WA 98403-3350 2513912422 EL 253.3832572 f:Ax Elise LeBarron SEA TTLE Printed Name 12006*Avenue Planner We 1620 Title Seattle, WA93101-3117 206,267.2425 F� ® Tacoma ❑ Seattle ❑ Spokane 2061671429 FAx Cc Rick Stracke, Renton School District Ion Arai, City of Renton SAOKA NE Eric Gold, D.A. Hogan & Associates, 505 Wesi Werside Avenue Brad Medrud, AHBL, Inc. (without attachments) Suite500 Spokone,WA 99201-0518 2 032 30 PLN Pro' M mt Co m nication Out oin 033109 Itr Waft Qtyofftnton 209032.docx M92523019 7E 509.459.0396 Fax www.ahbf.com u ola SCHOOL 6[S'r RgcT Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, Safety and Security Improving student environments toward a better future. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Telephone: (425) 204-4403 Fax: (425) 204-4476 March 31, 2009 Mr. Neil Watts, Director Development Services Division City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, Washington 98055-3232 Project: Hazen High School Field and Track Improvements Subject: SEPA Review Complete Dear Neil: As the SEPA lead agency for the Hazen High School Field and Track Improvements project, the Renton School District issued a Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance (MDNS) on March 16, 2009. Consistent with WAC 197-11-510, the lead agency provided opportunity for public and agency comment by mailing the MDNS notice to property owners within 300 feet of the site, mailing the MDNS notice to agencies, posting the site, and publishing the DNS notice in the Seattle Times and Seattle Post - I nteiligencer, As of 5:00 PM on March 30, 2009, the comment period on the threshold determination was complete. No comments were received that would cause the School District to withdraw or modify the DNS. Therefore, the threshold determination stands as issued. Within its adopted SEPA procedures and policies, the Renton School District has elected not to provide for administrative appeal of SEPA determinations. Any appeal of the DNS must therefore be a judicial appeal. Please let me know if you need additional documentation of the Renton School District's SEPA process for your records. Sing ly, ick S racke Executive Director Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, Safety and Security c: Ion Arai, City of Renton Eric Gold, D.A. Hogan & Associates Brad Medrud, AHBL, Inc. (without attachment) Launching Learning to Last a Lifetime 7812 South 124!h Street, Seattle, Washington 98178-4830 Nt��NC' FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES 'n7* DEPARTMENT + M E M O R A N D U M DATE: March 18, 2009 TO: Arneta Henninger, Plan Reviewer CC: Ion Arai , Planner FROM: Bill Flora, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal ey SUBJECT: LUA09-036, V-A Hazen High School Field & Lighting Renton Fire & Emergency Services Comments: 1. Fire Department Access: Given that these are athletic fields and injuries are likely to occur occasionally, I would request that access to the fields for Fire Department aid units be provided. This could happen by increasing the 8 ft. paved pathways to 12 ft. wide paved pathways, with removable bollards to keep unauthorized vehicles out. Please feel free to contact the Assistant Fire Marshal or the Fire Marshal with any questions. i:%erclenviro dev app rev standardmemo_cc.doc City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: r COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-036, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13. 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Hazen High School Field & Lighting Improvements PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger SITE AREA: 293,720 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: 1101 Ho uiam Avenue NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) N/A WORK ORDER NO: 78043 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance to allow 70-foot tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high school. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the football/soccer field. Although, the surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, the uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north. To the east is a Residential-8 (R-8) zone, but is currently an undeveloped forest. South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Eavironmeatal Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14.000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. 3/ Date ~ Signature of Director or Authorized Representative City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REV#EWING DEPARTMENT: Rtrk5_ COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-036, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Hazen High School Field & Lighting PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger 0 Improvements SITE AREA: 293,720 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA Z .. LOCATION: 1101 Ho uiam Avenue NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross)NIA I. `= M CWT: WORK ORDER NO: 78043 M;2Z �""Y 1 1 1 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance to allow 70-foot tall fight" po o exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project as an aref 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high school. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot hi lighting poles around the footballisoccer field. Although, the surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial rterial (CA) zone, the uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north. To the east is a Residential-8 (R-8) zone, but is currently an undeveloped forest. South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Housin Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14, 000 Feet ,v� Gt.e 4') '_c� Od P,?Cy C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where ad4itional information is nepled to properiy assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative 3— /Z_ Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: } ;fl COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-036, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai R E C E IV E PROJECT TITLE: Hazen High School Field & Lighting Improvements PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger I �Qd SITE AREA: 293,720 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): WA BUILDING DIVISION LOCATION: 1101 Ho uiam Avenue NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78043 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance to allow 70-foot tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high school. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the footballisoccer field. Although, the surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, the uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north. To the east is a Residential-8 (R-8) zone, but is currently an undeveloped forest. South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2, A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS VL C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor impacts Probable Major Impacts More information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li ht/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10, 000 Feet 74.000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. "3/i 710 Dat�Tr— City of Renton Department of Community & Fcanomic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: �ev(. x� COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-036, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Hazen High School Field & Lighting Improvements CITY OF q194TQIN PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger RECEIVED SITE AREA: 293,720 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA(gross: NIA Murk 13 2009 LOCATION: 1101 Ho uiam Avenue NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIBUILDING [)!VISION WORK ORDER NO: 78043 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance to allow 70-foot tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation, The project site has an area of 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high school. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the footballlsoccer field. Although, the surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, the uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north. To the east is a Residential-8 (R-8) zone, but is currently an undeveloped forest. South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Mirror Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Larnd/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li hUGlare Recreation utilities Trans ortation Public Services Historic/Culturaf Preservation Airporl Environment 10.000 Feet 14.000 Feet C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS t T1 C � ✓ r We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additiogai information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Dirkcto-r dr Authorized Representative Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET `' �` REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: ' �' �� COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-036, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 CITY OFRENTON APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Hazen High School Field & Lighting PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger Improvements B SITE AREA: 293,720 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: 1101 Ho uiam Avenue NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78043 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance to allow 70-foot tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high school. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the footballlsoccer field. Although, the surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, the uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north. To the east is a Residential-8 (R-8) zone, but is currently an undeveloped forest. South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2, A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Trans onarion Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Fnvirontnent 10.000 Feet 14,000 Feet C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where adrfifinnPI infnrmattnn Lc neerierf In nrnnprfv access thic mmnn,Rat Signature of director or ) J, �� 7 Date iN City or Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEW ING DEPARTMENT: COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-036, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE Hazen High School Field & Lighting Improvements PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger SITE AREA: 293,720 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: 1101 Ho uiam Avenue NE PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA lWORK ORDER NO: 78043 _ SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance to allow 70-foot tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation, The project site has an area of 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high school. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the football/soccer field. Although, the surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, the uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north, To the east is a Residential-8 (R-8) zone, but is currently an undeveloped forest_ South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non -Code) COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Earth Air Water Plants Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More information Necessary Housing Aesthetics L; ntlGlare Recreation Ulilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of provable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature,ofbireglor or Authorized Representative % Date' 1i opo Renton School District, No. 403 R MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE Renton School District Hazen High School Athletic Field Improvements Description of Current Proposal: The Renton School District is proposing improvements to the Hazen High School athletic fields. The project involves work at two locations on the property as follows; at the south end of the site, an existing cinder running track is proposed to be converted to a rubberized track surface with an asphalt base. The track will sheet -flow to trench drains installed around the interior of the track. Asphalt perimeter pathways and 4' chainlink fencing as well as limited bleacher seating will also be included. At the north end of the site, an aging natural grass field is proposed to be replaced with a synthetic turf field. New athletic field lighting, a new accessible asphalt pathway, minor repair to existing chainlink fencing, and related restoration complete the improvements. The combined project site limit of disturbance is approximately 6.75 acres. The project is intended to improve the reliability and quality of existing nigh School athletic facilities. Proponent on behalf of the Lead Agency: Brad Medrud AHBL, Inc. 2215 North 30th St., Suite 300 Tacoma, WA 98403 Location: Hazen High School is located at 1101 Hoquiam Avenue NE in the City of Renton. The project site is located in the Northwest and Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., on King County parcel numbers 516970-0073,102305-9277, 102305-9094, 102305-9278, 102305- 9057,102305-9072, 102305-9092, and 102305-9084. Lead Agency: Renton School District, No. 403 Knowles Education Center 300 SW 71n St. Renton, WA 98507 School District Contact: Rick Stracke, Executive Director of Facilities and Operations, (425) 204.4403 The Responsible Official of the Renton School District hereby makes the following Findings and Conclusions based upon review of the environmental checklist and attachments, other information on file with the Renton School District, and the policies, plans, and regulations designated by the Renton School District as a basis for the exercise of substantive authority under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington RCW 43.21 C.060, Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance 3/12/2009 Renton School District No. 403, Hazen High School Athletic Field Improvements Page 1 N Finding of Fact: The Renton School District will be constructing improvements to the Hazen High School athletic fields. The project involves work at two locations on the property as follows, at the south end of the site, an existing cinder running track is proposed to be converted to a rubberized track surface with an asphalt base. The track will sheet -flow to trench drains installed around the interior of the track. Asphalt perimeter pathways and 4' chain link fencing as well as limited bleacher seating will also be included. At the north end of the site, an aging natural grass field is proposed to be replaced with a synthetic turf field. New athletic field lighting, a new accessible asphalt pathway, minor repair to existing chain link fencing, and related restoration complete the improvements. The combined project site limit of disturbance is approximately 6.75 acres. The project is intended to improve the reliability and quality of existing High School athletic facilities. 2. The proposed use of the site as a High School is consistent with the City of Denton Comprehensive Plan designation of Residential Single Family and associated R-8 Zoning classification. High Schools are a permitted use in the R-8 Zone. 3. The site is currently operated as a High School, The surrounding properties are almost exclusively residential, with single family predominately to the southwest, south, and southeast, and multifamily to the west, northwest, and north. There is a church located to the south interior of the site, and a water tower to the north. 4. 945 cubic yards of existing sod will be stripped and exported from the site to a location to be determined by the Contractor. 845 cubic yards of existing site soil will be excavated from the site and regarded elsewhere an the site to create the building pad for the improvements, 2,740 cubic yards of engineered aggregate fills will be imported to produce a permeable base for the development of the synthetic turf field. Construction and clearing activities may create a potential for temporary erosion, which will be addressed in accordance with mitigation measures required by City of Renton development regulations. 5. No new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or parking facilities are proposed as part of this project. There would be no change in the peak number of vehicle trips generated, however the improved reliability of the facility during wet weather will result in use that is more frequent. On weekday afternoons and evenings, the facility may generate, through recreational scheduling, up to 40 vehicle trips over a six -hour period, generally 4pm to 10pm, Typically, 20 vehicles at a time would be on site, although for a period between games (730pm — 8.30pm), there can be 40 vehicles, generated by the field, on site. On weekends, the facility may generate twice that number over the course of the day although the peak numbers remain the same. 6. There are no sensitive areas on the site. There are engineered slopes on site that are 3h:1 v (33°%). The steepest naturally occurring slopes do not exceed 15°%. Proposed construction will not occur in these areas, No shorelines or wetlands exist on the site. 7. No change to utilities is anticipated. Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance 3112109 Renton School District No. 403, Hazen High School Athletic Field Improvements Page 2 I 8. The proposed project will add approximately 27,500 sf of total impervious surface area within the project limits. The principal source of runoff for all of the proposed field and track improvements will be rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces, and to a lesser degree from pervious surfaces. There may be occasional small amounts of irrigation runoff as well. Runoff from the track will be collected in trench drains around the interior perimeter of the track. Runoff from the natural grass track infield will be collected in catch basins, as is the current condition. There will be no surface runoff from the artificial turf Meld to the north- rainwater will percolate vertically through the field surface into a sub -surface drainage collection system, stormwater detention is not expected to be required. Water runoff that is collected in the systems described above will be tributary to an existing on -site drainage conveyance system. Runoff from the south field drains out to NE 10th St, while the runoff from the north field drains to NE 12th St. In both cases the downstream flow path appears to be to Honey Creels, then to May Creek, and eventually to Lake Washington. Storm drainage design is per the City of Renton's drainage code. Renton has adopted the 1990 King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) for stormwater management. In order to determine if stormwater detention is required on the site, stormwater runoff in the project area was estimated using the Santa Barbara Urban Hydrograph (SBUH) method in the computer stormwater modeling program StormShed, by Engenious Systems. The fields' existing conditions were modeled as pervious, as were the proposed conditions. The track and other existing and proposed hard surfaces were modeled as impervious; there is a net increase in impervious area across the site. The results of the modeling indicate that the project appears to qualify for an exemption to detention requirements, per the "Negligible Peak Runoff Rate Increase" exemption defined in Section 1.2.3 of the 1990 KCSWDM. The increase in the peak runoff rate between existing and proposed conditions for the 100-yr, 24-hr design storm, is less than 0.5 cfs. 9. Construction will result in short term noise from equipment operation and general traffic, during the permitted hours of 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M on weekdays and 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Saturdays. No appreciable long-term noise impacts are anticipated from the site improvements, as they mirror the existing use. The use of the site will continue to be for school and educational uses, as well as community use of the facilities. There will be a level of noise such as cheering associated with each of the fields during active use; however, that is the current existing use. 10. The Hazen High School Athletic Field Iflumination Spill Lighting and Glare Analysis was prepared for the project. The new lighting system will increase the overall light and glare from the site. Lighting would be used afternoons and evenings from dusk to 11:00 PM as needed. Although the illumination system will be visible, it would not pose a safety hazard or interfere with views from off -site locations. 11. The proposal incorporates the newest technology in athletic field lighting equipment and design. Light fixtures are aggressively visored, adjustable parabolic reflectors mounted at heights that allow for a very high beam angle measured from horizontal. These factors combine to limit off -site impacts to the highest extent possible. Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance 3/12/09 Renton School District No. 403, Hazen High School Athletic Field Improvements Page 3 �9 12. The primary purpose for the improvements is to improve the condition and reliability of the school athletic facilities, for both Physical Education Programs as well as Interscholastic Athletics. After school hours and on weekends, the facility is made available for recreational use, including soccer leagues, which serve a wide variety of age groups. The proposal vastly increases the availability of the facility for recreational use by the addition of lighting and using synthetic surfaces, which reduce field preparation time and maintenance and greatly increase reliability by reducing weather sensitivity. CONCLUSIONS OF THE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL The responsible official has determined that the proposal, with the mitigation measures listed below, does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). The mitigation measures described below are recommended as conditions of project permits or approvals. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, other information on file with the Renton School District, and existing regulations. This information is available to the public on request. The responsible official finds this information reasonably sufficient to evaluate the environmental impact of this proposal. Mitigation measures The following mitigation measures will be implemented by the applicant to offset potential adverse environmental impacts: Noise. 1. Noise impacts associated with construction phases of the project will be limited in duration consistent with the City of Renton's noise regulations. 2. To mitigate general noise impacts during the construction phases, measures such as using and regularly maintaining efficient mufflers and quieting devices on all construction equipment and vehicles will be taken. Erosion. 1. As per the City of Renton Code, a Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (CSWPPP) and Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan (TESL) will be submitted to the City of Renton for review and implemented during the construction phases. 2. Mitigation measures, including Best Management Practices, will be implemented in accordance with these plans before and during construction. 3. In addition, all work will be implemented consistent with the recommendations of the "Subsurface Exploration Geotechnical Engineering Report" prepared by Associated Earth Sciences, Inc., dated January 29, 2009 (the "Geotechnical Report"). Water Quality. 1. As noted above, during construction phases, best management practices identified in the TESC and CSWPPP will be implemented. 2. Storm water design required as apart of site improvements will be based on the requirements of the City of Renton adopted 1990 ling County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM). Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance 3112109 Renton School District No. 403, Hazen High School Athletic Field Improvements Page 4 4 3. This project will also provide and incorporate City of Renton standards for detention and water quality for all areas requiring storm water treatment and detention. Air. 1. The applicant will water the ground as needed before and during the construction phases, including clearing and grading activities, to control dust particles. 2. Construction vehicles are expected to be equipped with factory -installed mufflers and spark arrestors that will control excessive emissions. 3. Materials stored on site (e.g., soil, fertilizer, and pesticides) will be enclosed and/or covered when not in use. The applicant will employ best management practices in the use and storage of these materials consistent with all applicable regulations. Light and Glare. 1. Light fixtures will be aggressively visored, adjustable parabolic reflectors mounted at heights that allow for a very high beam angle measured from horizontal. 2. The exterior lighting system will be designed to prevent glare off reflective surfaces and provide adequate lighting for security purposes. This Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance (MDNS) is issued under the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance. Only written comments will be accepted and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2009, to Mr. Rick Stracke, Executive Director, Facilities and Operations, Renton School District 7812 South 124th Street, Seattle, WA 98178-4830. Unless modified by the Renton School District, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline. There is no agency appeal under Renton School District SEPA policies. Res po si fficial: Date Mr. Rick Stracke, Executive Director, Facilities and Operations Lead Agency: Renton School District, No, 403 Knowles Education Center 300 SW 7th St. Renton, WA 98507 Date of Issue: March 16, 2009 Comment Deadline: March 30, 2009, 5;OOPM The issuance of this Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance does not constitute project approval. The applicant must comply with all other applicable requirements before receiving construction permits and/or approvals. Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance 3112IQ9 Renton School District No. 403, Hazen High School Athletic Field Improvements Page 5 u S� C`� 9 6 NOTICE OF APPLICATION A Master Application has been riled and accepted with the Department of Community & ECOnbmIC Development {CEDI — Planning Division of the City of Renton The following briefly describes the applil and the necessary Pulp;l Approvals. PROJECT NAMMNUMBER: Hazen High School Field & L,Uhting Imprnvments 1I_LIA09-036, V-A PROJECT DESCRIPTION, The applicant is r,quesImU a, Administrative Variance to allow 71 tall held Itghting poles to exceed the mamorum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-d (R-81 znning dasignatmn The project site has an area of 293,720 square feel and its Curren[ use is a pubLc high school. the field lighting would tensest of six 70-roof high fighting poles around the foothalllsoccer field. Although, the surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial Arterial (CAI zone. the uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north. To the east is a Residential-0 (R-81 mne. but is cvrrenlly an undeveloped forest. South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that propuses to improve the high school's outdoor sports fauhries, The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2. PROJECT LOCATION: 1101 Hogwam Avenue NE PUBLIC APPROVALS: Administrefwe Variance Approval APPLICANTIPROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Eric Gold, CA Hogan 5 Associates: I e1. f206)2d$-U4g0; Emfi:-ug@dahoga. — PUBLIC HEARING: NIA Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Ion Arai, Assistant Planner, Department of Community & Economic Development, 1055 South Grady Way. Renton, INA 98057, by S:00 PM on March 27, 21109_ If you have questions about this proposal. or wish to be made a party of record and receive addil—al notification by mail contact the Pil l Manager at (425) 430-7270. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party or record and will he notified of any decision on this project PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATION: March 5, 2009 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: March 13, 2009 DATE OF NOTICE OF Al If you would like to be made a party of record to receive furlper information un wis proposed prmert complete. this !urm and return to City of Rer lon, ULD, Planning Urvtsron. 1055 Sonh Grady :".ray, 11-lon, WA 9%57. File Name 1 No Hazen High Schnnl Field & Lgnting Imprcvmeats! LUA00-036. V-A NAME: MAILING ADDRESS. 'TELEPHONE Ni CERTIFICATION I,Q9�t.�`' 1.4111s hereby certify that copies of the above document were posted by me in conspicuous places or nea described property on,��ANI «►ty� DATE: SIG D: ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public, in and for the state of Washington residing'► J Alin — on the I day of NOTARY PUBLW SIGNIt 4111\\�� A e CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 13th day of March, 2009, 1 deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Acceptance Letter & NOA documents. This information was sent to: Name Representing Eric Gold Applicant/Contact Rick Stracke - Renton School District Owner Surrounding Property Owners - NOA See Attached (Signature of Sender)-: ff`l STATE OF WASHINGTON ) } SS COUNTY OF KING } I certify that 1 know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/herltheir free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. '��tir��ttltl 1 Dated:,w 11L. ` =' r Notary P blic in and he State of Wa on, T Notary (Print}: w4b �t ✓ Yh y"A. w+cc ki..._. "y rn%,~ My appointment expires: 01.E .1 v i T' �, =' r� r� WA�N`�;.•. 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APPLICATION A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) — Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. PROJECT NAMEINUMBER: Hazen High School Field & Lighting Improvments I LUA09-036, V-A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an Administrative Variance to allow 70-foot tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 293,720 square feet and its current use is a public high school. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the football/soccer field. Although, the surrounding areas to the north and west are designated Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, the uses are multi -family apartments to the west and single family housing to the north. To the east is a Residential-8 (R-8) zone, but is currently an undeveloped forest. South of the lighting project is the high school's baseball field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2. PROJECT LOCATION: 1101 Hoquiam Avenue NE PUBLIC APPROVALS: Administrative Variance Approval APPLICANTIPROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Frio Gold, DA Hogan & Associates; Tel (206) 285-0400; Eml: ericg@dahogan.com PUBLIC HEARING: i Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Ion Arai, Assistant Planner, Department of Community & Economic Development, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 PM on March 27, 2009. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of retard and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at (425) 430-7270. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision an this project. PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATION: March S, 2009 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: March 13, 2009 DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: March 13, 2009 If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED, Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. File Name / No.: Hazen High School Field & Lighting Improvments / LUA09-036, V-A NAME: MAILING ADDRESS. TELEPHONE NO.: CITI �)F RENTON R �,� Denis Law, Mayor March 13, 2009 Eric Gold DA Hogan & Associates 119 1st Avenue S # 110 Seattle, WA 98104 Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator Subject: Notice of Complete Apj2lication Hazen High School Field & Lighting Improvments, LUA09-036, V-A Dear Mr. Gold: The Planning Division of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. You will he notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me at (425) 430-7270 if you have any questions. Sincerely, • P0 Ion Arai Assistant Planner cc: Renton School District / Owner(s) 1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98057 This paper contains 50% %cycled material, 30% post consumer RENTQN AHEAD OF THE. CURVE Printed: 03-12-2009 Payment Made: CITY OF RENTON 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA09-036 03/12/2009 03:23 PM Total Payment: 100.00 DISTRICT Current Payment Made to the Following Items: Receipt Number: R0900988 Payee: PO #280108 - RENTON SCHOOL Trans Account Code Description Amount ------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 Variance Fees 100.00 Payments made for this receipt Trans Method Description Amount Payment PO 280108 100.00 Account Balances Trans Account Code Description 3021 303,000.00,345.85 Park Mitigation Fee 5006 000.345.81.00.0002 Annexation Fees 5007 000.345.81.00.0003 Appeals/Waivers 5008 000.345.81.00.0004 Binding Site/Short Plat 5009 000.345.81.00.0006 Conditional Use Fees 5010 000.345.81.00.0007 Environmental Review 5011 000.345.81.00,0008 Prelim/Tentative Plat 5012 000.345.81.00.0009 Final Plat 5013 000.345.81.00.0010 PUD 5014 000.345.81.00.0011 Grading & Filling Fees 5015 000.345.81.00.0012 Lot Line Adjustment 5016 000.345.81.00.0013 Mobile Home Parks 5017 000.345.81,00.0014 Rezone 5018 000,345.81.00.0015 Routine Vegetation Mgmt 5019 000.345.81.00.0016 Shoreline Subst Dev 5020 000.345.81.00.0017 Site Plan Approval 5021 000.345,81.00.0018 Temp Use, Hobbyk, Fence 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 Variance Fees 5024 000.345.81.00.0024 Conditional Approval Fee 5036 000.345.81.00.0005 Comprehensive Plan Amend 5909 000.341.60.00.0024 Booklets/EIS/Copies 5941 000.341.50.00.0000 Maps (Taxable) 5954 650.237.00.00.0000 DO NOT USE - USE 3954 5955 000.05.519.90.42.1 Postage 5998 000.231.70.00.0000 Tax Balance Due .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 Remaining Balance Due: $0.00 PHONE: 425-204.4403 z FAX: 425-204-4476 FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS, SAFETY & SECURITY 7812 South 124th Street Seattle, WA 98178 TRANSMITTAL TRANSMITTAL TRANSMITTAL TO: Ion Arai DATE: March 11, 2009 City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way PROJECT: Fields Project Renton, WA 98057 RE: Enclosure(s) CC: FROM: Theresa Reece Executive Assistant theresa.reece(cDrentonschools.us ITEMS ENCLOSED 00. PO # 280108 COMMENTS: Enclosed is the item listed above. This purchase order is for permits and miscellaneous fees related to the Field improvements at Hazen and Lindbergh High Schools. Please make a copy for your Finance Department which is where I usually send the PO's. If you have any questions please contact me at your convenience. Thank you. s . ON try IA! RENTON gr'HOOL DISTRICT 403 Purchasing 425-204-2250 FAX 425-204-2258 300 SW 7TH . .EET • RENTON, WA 98055 :counting 425-204-2395 FAX 425-204-2383 Cap Fund Date: 03/05/2009 P.O. No. 280108 Vendor No. 15353 CITY OF RENTON ATTN FINANCE DEPT 1055 SOUTH GRADY WAY Renton WA 98055 Purchase Order No. 280108 Page: 1 of 1 r ti � i� OF NO EXPRESS OR FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS ACCEPMM J1TrENTM: It omdwdood Mat the vendor asswa, aonr�ma � � and Ship To: HazenHighSchool 2600 1101 Hoqu i a m Ave, NE Fed-W gWdWb— ar,d reyrdaUwls regardiw nwFaKar:rinaaan against N y Renton WA 98059 �IdefN °" We >:� oI raioe, Dolor, nauonol orign, s:oi, a P Nark For: 0941 Hazen Field Improvement 1°aubn01'hmr4pb �L aumm"°mma MWhWWKrff Purchase Order No. 280108 nvwsUal►andpay-Flar—mmofamcyder+w%regwdbor,=. OAK, nMMW origin. ease or handicap is 900y a+d"ed. Quant Unt Unit Total Item Ordered Mea Description Cost. Cost 1 F 1 lot Permits and miscellaneous fees 5,000.0000 000.09 related to the Hazen High School Field Improvements. 2 * 1 lot Permits and miscellaneous fees 5,000.0000 5,000.00' related to the Lindbergh Nigh School Field Improvemer-ts. N0110E TO VENDORS: As a part of tills contract of sale between Renton School District and the Vendor, it is specifically agreed that payment for all goads and services satisfactorily rendered shall be manned to the Vendor or made available to the Vendor within sixty rA) days of receipt of goods and services or property completed invoice, whictleyer is later. ITRenton School District urreS Mtwu aps (Material safety Data sheets) be inc?dedumbered 1 0941-12-7220-100-0260--0000 ..5900.00 2 0942-12-7220-100-0270-0000 5000.00 * = Tax not Computed on Item: Page Sub -Tot 10000.00 PO Sub -Total 10000.00 Addll .00 Tax .00 PO Total 10000.00 NTO SCH00Lp1$TR1CT "03 fRateriAls Manager Date A. City of Renton LAND USE PERMIT �r ;f MASTER APPLICATION ,�"' s� PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME: Renton School District #403 c o Rick Stracki ADDRESS: 300 SW 7th Street CITY: ZIP: Renton 98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-204-4403 APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: Eric Gold COMPANY (if applicable): A Hogao & A ADDRESS: 119 1st Avp. South, S CITY: ZIP: Seattle 98104 TELEPHONE NUMBER 206=285-0400 CONTACT PERSON NAME: Sale as Applicant COMPANY (if applicable): ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: ericg@dahogan.com PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Hazen High School Field & Lightinq PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: 1101 Hoquium Ave NE Renton, WA 98059 KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): Multiple - See Attached EXISTING LAND USE(S): Public School/Sports Fields PROPOSED LAND USE(S): NC EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: R-8 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION (if applicable): N/A EXISTING ZONING: R-8 PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): N/A SITE AREA (in square feet): 293,720 sf SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED: N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: N PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): N/A N /MABER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): Documantl - I - 08/07 PROJECT INFORNIA TION (co,ntimued) NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING U (if.applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): N/A PROJECT VALUERW IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE: OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): ❑ AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA TWO ❑ FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq. ft. ❑ GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft. ❑ HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft. ❑ SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES sq. ft. ❑ WETLANDS sq. ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included SITUATE IN THE QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 23N RANGE 5E , IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON. ( See Attached) TYPE OF APPLICATION & FEES List all land use applications being applied for: 1. Variance 3. 2. 4. I Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP 1, (Print Namels) Eric Gold , declare that I am (please check one) the current owner of the property involved in this application or the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my know//ledge and belief. t 1 certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that E"x signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/herltheir free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. - NININJI,,,- (Signature of Owner/Representative) (Signature of Owner/Representative) Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (PriLL My appointment expires 'VA A ?y Ozia '* Co CAtij0! • Nor49 A A'•'/ R ; �PC«3CZfl1•N; AfGot Document 1 - 2 - 08/07 HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL LEGAL DESCRIPTION The East half of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 10, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., in King County, Washington, EXCEPT the North and South 30 feet thereof: ALSO The North half of the West Ralf of the East half of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 10 Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., in King County, Washington, EXCEPT the North and South 30 feet thereof: ALSO The North half of the West half of the East half of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 10 Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., in King County, Washington, EXCEPT the North 275 feet thereof, and EXCEPT portion conveyed to King County for street purposes by deed recorded under Auditor's File No. 6387732: ALSO The West half of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 10 Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., in King County, Washington, EXCEPT the North, South and East 30 feet thereof; Also EXCEPT the North 132 feet of the South 264 feet of the North three -fourths of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter and said Section 10. HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL EXCEPTIONS: An EASEMENT affecting the portion of said premises and for the purposes stated herein, and incidental purposes. For Pole Line In favor of Snoqualmie Falls and White River Power Company Recorded July 31, 1905 Auditor's No. 347794 Affects 10 feet wide over the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 10 where present line is located. An EASEMENT affecting the portion of said premises and for the purposes stated herein, and incidental purposes. For Electric transmission line Recorded ; October 23, 1918 Auditor's No. 1254827 Affects The center line is 28 feet South of the North line of Section 10. An EASEMENT affecting the portion of said premises and for the purposes stated herein, and incidental purposes. For Electric transmission line In favor of Puget Sound Power & Light Co., A Massachusetts Corporation Recorded July 23, 1943 Auditor's No. 3324544 Affects Center line along East line of the West half of the East half of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of said Section 10. An EASEMENT affecting the portion of said premises and for the purposes stated herein, and incidental purposes. For Road and utilities In favor of Harold U. Gragert and Ronald Roos, as trustees for the Kennydale Community Chapel, an unincorporated association. Recorded November 7, 1960 Auditor's No. 5220834 Affects : The North 8 feet of the East half of the South 132 feet of the North three -fourths of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 10. HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL Right to enter said premises to make repairs and the right to cut brush and trees which constitute a menace or danger to the electric transmission line located in street or road adjoining said premises as granted by instrument. Recorded November 17, 1941 Auditor's No. 3204311 Right to make necessary slopes for cuts or fills upon said premises in conformity with standard plans and specifications for highway purposes, and to the same extent as if the rights granted had been acquired by condemnation proceedings under statute of the State of Washington, as granted by deed. Granted to King County Auditor's No. 3261884 4797337 3262476 6387732 3262713 4828068 Agreement executed by and between the parties herein named upon the conditions therein provided. Between City of Renton, a Municipal Corporation and Renton School District No. 403 Dated April 2, 1971 Recorded April22, 1971 Auditor's No. 7104220503 Providing That Renton School District No. 403 is willing to pay all the costs and the expenses of the installation of sewer line on a portion of said premises, to the record of which reference is hereby made for full particulars. Note: investigation should be made to determine if there are any service, installation, maintenance or construction charges for sewer, water, garbage or electricity. ,,pp S-�t{�jG1_l�y ��ry�p�iiVJ PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR Hazen High School Athletic Field Renovations 1101 Hoquiam Avenue NE PRE09-009 CITY OF RENTON Department of Community & Economic Development -- Current Planning February 19, 2009 Contact information: Planner: Ion Arai (425) 430-7270 Public Works Plan Reviewer: Arneta Henninger, (425) 430-7298 Fire Prevention Reviewer: David Pargas (425) 430-7023 Building Department Reviewer: Larry Meckling, (425) 430-7280 Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving copies of it to any engineers, architects and contractors who work on the project. Pre-screening: When you have the project ready for submittal, have it pre-screened before making all of the required copies. The pre -application meeting is informal and non -binding. The comments provided on the proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The applicant is cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the proposal will be formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project submittal. The information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision -makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director, Public Works Administrator, and City Council). FIRE DEPARTMENT +,� }+) M E M O R A N D U M DATE: 2/17/09 TO: Arneta Henninger, Plan Reviewer CC: Ion Arai, Associate Planner FROM: David Pargas, Assistant Fire Marshal SUBJECT: PRE09-009 Hazen High School Athletic Sports Field Renton Fire_& Emeruncy Services_ Comments: 1. FIRE FLOW: No fire flow requirements noted. 2. HYDRANTS REQUIRED: I believe there is one hydrant within 300 feet of this area. 3. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS: Fire apparatus access shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide, with the capability of sustaining the weight of the fire apparatus. The turning radius shall be 45 feet to the outside and 25 feet to the inside. Due to this being an open field I believe there will be sufficient access through the gated areas for emergency vehicle traffic. 4. GRANDSTAND/BLEACHER SEATING: Strongly recommend the grandstand/bleacher seating be constructed of non combustible material. 5. GRANDSTAND/BLEACHER EXITING: Exiting for grandstands and/or bleachers shall comply with section 1025 of the 2006 International Fire Code as it relates to Assembly Occupancies. Grandstand and/or Bleacher exiting requirements shall also comply with 2006 ICC 300 Standards. In your proposal the applicant is indicating a seating capacity of 200 occupants. This constitutes an assembly occupancy. 6. FIRE MITIGATION FEES: No fire mitigation fees required. Any questions or comments regarding this review may be directed to Assistant Fire Marshal David Pargas at 425-430-7023. haced%planninglcurrent planninglpreapps109-009.ionlfire continents prep09-009 hazen hs sports atheletic field.doc i �y DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ,�. M E M Q R A N D U M DATE: February 16, 2009 TO: Ion Arai FROM: Arneta Henninger .FAI SUBJECT: Utility & Transportation Comments for HAZEN HS ATHLETIC FIELD RENOVATIONS Pre 09-009, 1101 HOQUTAM AVE NE NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non -binding and may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official city decision -makers. Review comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by City staff or made by the applicant. We have completed a preliminary review for the above -referenced development proposal. The following comments are based on the pre -application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant. Project is located in Section 10, Twp 23N, Rng, 5E. Water: • There is an existing 10" watermain located on the site (see City of Renton water drawing W2851 for detailed engineering plans). • The proposal seeks to replace the cinder track with a rubberized surfacing. The site layout plan, sheet HF — 1.0 design shows that there is at least one section where the new surfacing will be installed on top of the existing watermain. One possibility would be for the applicant to relocate the existing watermain outside the proposed track. Another solution would be for the applicant to provide a maintenance agreement to the City stating that the City is not responsible for the new track restoration. It appears that landscaping will be included in the proposal. Any new water meters should be tapped in the City of Renton water system. The Water System Development Charge fees are based on the total number and size of all water meters. These fees are collected at the time a construction permit is issued. Sewer: • Sanitary sewer requirements are not triggered by this project. PRE 09-009 PRCornments.doc Hazen Athletic Field Page 2 of 2 Street Improvements • Additional street improvements will not be required for this project. Storm drains • A storm drainage report and conceptual drainage plan shall be submitted with the formal application. The storm drainage states that the project will be designed in accordance with the 1990 King County Surface Water Drainage Manual. • The Surface Water SDC fees are $0.405 (but not less than $1,012) per square foot of new impervious area. These fees are collected at the time a construction permit is issued. General: • All required utility, drainage and street improvements will require separate plan submittals prepared according to City of Renton drafting standards by a licensed Civil Engineer. • All plans shall be tied to a minimum of two of the City of Renton Horizontal and Vertical Control Network. • Permit application must include an itemized cost estimate for these improvements. Half of the fee must be paid upon application for building and construction permits, and the remainder when the permits are issued. There may be additional fees for water service related expenses. See Drafting Standards. PRE 09-009 PRGomments.doc CITY OF RENTON Community & Economic Development MEMORANDUM DATE: February 19, 2009 TO: Pre -Application File No. PRE 09-009 FROM: Ion Arai, Planner (425) 430-7270 SUBJECT: Hazen High School Athletic Field Renovations General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre -application for the above -referenced development proposal. The following comments on development and permitting issues are based on the pre -application submittals made to the City of Renton by the applicant and the codes in effect on the date of review. The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision -makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Community & Economic Development Administrator, Planning Director, Development Services Director, Public Works Administrator, and City Council). Review comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by City staff or made by the applicant. The applicant is encouraged to review all applicable sections of the Renton Municipal Code. The Development Regulations are available for purchase for $50.00 plus tax, from the Finance Division on the first floor of City Hall or on the City's website www.rentonwa.gov Project Proposal: The applicant proposes to renovate an existing high school football field/track facility, and existing soccer field, in addition to new athletic field lightning to be used by the soccer facilities. The project sites are located west of the school's main buildings; spanning three parcels on an approximated area of 6.75-acres. The soccer field is located west of the school buildings and north of the football/track and baseball fields. The football/track field is located on the south part of the school campus and is west of the school buildings. Currently, the high school has a number of athletic fields including a soccer field, practice field, baseball field, a football field surrounded by a track, and two softball fields. The applicant's proposal would make improvements to the soccer field and the football/track field. The soccer field (lower field) would be converted from a natural grass surface to synthetic turf, A lighting system and bleacher seating for 140 people would be installed. An eight -foot wide multipurpose path for pedestrian, emergency, and service access would be built. The football/track field (upper field) would replace the cinder track with an asphalt track and construct a four -foot chain link fence around the track. The track facilities would improve and reconfigure the shot put, discus, javelin, long/triple jump, pole vault, and high jump areas. Additional improvements to the upper field area include widening a pedestrian path and the installation of bleacher seating for 100 people. Drainage for both the upper and lower fields would also be improved. The applicant proposes that 945 cubic yards of existing sod would be stripped and exported from the site to a location to be determined by the contractor. An additional 845 cubic yard of existing soil would be excavated from the site and re -graded onsite. The proposal includes 2,740 cubic yards of engineered aggregate fill to be imported to produce a permeable base for the synthetic turf lower field improvements. The proposal would increase the site's impervious surfaces from 51,436 square feet (17.5%) to 78,937 square feet (26.9%). Stormwater detention is not proposed. Access to the site is provided via pedestrian connections from the NE 10`h Street to the south, school campus from the east and a pedestrian connection to the lower field from NE 12`h Street. There are two existing parking lots that would serve the fields. There are no parking lot modifications or improvements proposed. Hazen High School Athletic Field Rem. —ions February 19, 2009 Page 2 of 2 The site is within the Aquifer Protection Zone 2. The Renton School District will be conducting its own SEPA Review. Current Use: The site is currently used as sports fields in association with Hazen High School. Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject site is located within the Residential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, "Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations" effective at the time of complete application (noted as "R-8 standards" herein). A copy of these standards is included within packet provided to applicant. Building Standards The R-8 zone allows a maximum building height of 30 feet for primary structures and 15 feet for accessory structures. Heights were not given for the bleachers — they would have to meet the maximum building height requirements for primary structures. The proposed height for the light standards would be 70 feet in height. This height would exceed the maximum height requirements for primary structures, therefore a height variance would be needed to submitted and approved to allow the light standards above 30 feet. Setbacks — Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property line or private access easement. The required setbacks in the R-8 zone are 15 feet in front for the primary structure; 20 feet in the rear; 5 feet for interior side yards; and 15 feet for side yards along streets (including access easements) for the primary structure. The proposed site (the high school) has street frontages along NE IOm Street to the south and Hoquiam Avenue NE, which would require a 15 foot setback from the property lines. The site appears to have adequate space to meet the setback requirements far the R-8 Zoning designation. Landscaping: No landscaping was proposed and none is required for this maintenance proposal. Access/Parking: Parking for this project would be provided via two existing parking lots located on the school's campus. The northern parking lot serves the lower field and the east parking lot serves the upper field. No revisions to parking are proposed. Access to both parking lots would occur off of Hoquiam Avenue NE via parking lot curb cuts. Fences: Fence regulations regulating material and height of fences are not applicable to fences or barriers surrounding and enclosing public safety installations, school grounds, public playgrounds, private or public swimming pools and similar installations and improvements. Environmental Review: Environmental Review will be required if any landfill or excavation of 500 cubic yards throughout the total lifetime of the fill or excavation is proposed. The proposal will exceed this threshold and the applicants propose to conduct their own SEPA Review. Aquifer Protection Areas: Proposals placing fill material on sites within the Aquifer Protection Area (APA) shall comply with subsection RMC 4-3-050H8. The Fill material subsection (RMC 44-060L4) would require the project to submit a source statement (as described in RMC 4-8-120D19) for each source location from which imported fill will be obtained if the project were to involve the placement of more than 100 cubic yards of imported fill. Permit Requirements: The proposal would require a building permit and an annual grading license. A variance to exceed the building height for the light towers would be required. Fees: The applicable variance, building, construction, and grade and fill permit fees will apply. An administrative variance fee would be $100.00. A handout listing all of the City's Development related fees is included in the packet for your review. cc: Jennifer Henning fr HOGAN Cngincering Outdeor Athletic ric,I6es Since IV60 MEMORANDUM To: City of Renton Planning Division Date: February 23, 2008 From: Eric Gold, ASLA For Renton School District #403 Re: Land Use Permit Master Application Project Narrative - Hazen High School Athletic Field Renovation & Field Lighting Installation Introduction D.A. Hogan & Associates, Inc. is consulting engineer for Renton School District #403 for improvements planned at the above named facility, an existing public High School. The School District has secured funding for the renovation of the existing football field / track facility, and existing soccer / utility field. The District is also pursuing the installation of new athletic field lighting at the renovated soccer/ utility field. The following Land Use Permits are required for the District to proceed with this work; Administrative Variance to RMC 4-2-110A, specifically relief from the 30' height limitation placed on structures in R-8 zones. The following additional environmental regulations and local permits will apply; The project is currently in Environmental Review under SEPA, with the District in the role of Lead Agency. The District will apply for an annual grading license and building permit for the work as well as comply with the requirements of RMC 4-3-0501-18, Fill Material Source Statement for Aquifer Protection Areas. The following specific information is required of the Project Narrative; • Current Zoning: The project site is currently zoned R-8. No change proposed. Current Land Use: The current institutional (public school) land use is not proposed to change. • Special Site Features: The site includes no areas that have been mapped as or are suspected of being critical areas. The site is within Aquifer Protection Area #2. • Statement Addressing Soil Types: A copy of the project Limited Subsurface Investigation and Geotechnical Engineering Report is attached. Access: Access to the site will not change. Minor improvements to pedestrian paving to the lower (north) field will improve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. • There are no Off Site Improvements proposed or required. Page 1 of 4 D.A. Hogan & Associates, Inc. (206) 286-0400 Tel 119 First Avenue S., Suite 110 (206) 285-0480 Fax Seattle, WA 98104 www.dahogan.com The total cost of construction of the project component covered by the Land Use action (Variance) is <$100,000. • Site -wide, 945 cubic yards of existing sod will be stripped and exported from the site to a location to be determined by the Contractor. 845 cubic yards of existing site soil will be excavated form the site and regraded elsewhere on the site to create the building pad for the improvements. 2,740 cubic yards of engineered aggregate fills will be imported to produce a permeable base for the development of the synthetic turf field. No significant trees or masses of vegetation are planned for removal. No land is planned to be dedicated to the City as part of this proposal. • During construction, there may be a small temporary storage trailer parked on the project site, at the Contractors option. The project site is not located within 100' of a known wetland or stream, nor is it located within 200' of a named river or creek. PROJECT PROPOSAL The existing Hazen High School grounds include a series of athletic fields which includes a football field surrounded by a cinder running track, a baseball field, a softball field, and a soccer/ utility field. All of the fields are natural grass and all are irrigated. All have formal drainage systems. The current proposal includes renovations and improvements at the football field/ track (`The Upper Field"), and the soccer 1 utility field ("The Lower Field"), including minor reprogramming of activities to better accommodate the Schools needs. The Upper Field This field currently supports the Hazen High School Football program (all levels) for practice only, as well as some degree of community -based recreational youth football. Some soccer practice also takes place here. The track and field programs are all run here. The natural grass field surface includes a subsurface drainage system which is connected to perimeter catch basins that also serve to collect runoff from the cinder track surface. The system appears to be split into two subsystems, which both drain to the City system in NE 10th Street to the south. The proposal seeks to replace the cinder track with a more durable asphalt base with resilient rubberized surfacing. This is proposed to be accomplished with minor regrading of the edges of the natural grass field, leaving that surface largely unaffected. The existing grass surface will be aerified, top -dressed, and over - seeded to improve conditions. The design process has led to a minor re -arrangement of the field event activities that are already in place, i.e., shot put, discus, and javelin; long -triple jump, pole vault, and high jump. The drainage of these surfaces will be accommodated in two ways; the track and long -triple jump runways will be an impervious rubberized surfacing system installed over standard asphalt paving which sheet -flows to a trench drain or slot drain system that is piped to the existing conveyance. The pole vault runway and high jump area (collectively referred to as the "D Area") will be a permeable rubberized system installed over a permeable aggregate base which drains to a subsurface drainage system of 4" perforated corrugated drainage tubing spaced 15' on center, also discharging to the existing conveyance. Additional improvements proposed include a widened asphalt pathway to accommodate pedestrian traffic (note: the existing track and a small adjacent asphalt path are used daily during the school year by students walking to and from neighborhoods to the south and southwest of the school). 4' height chain link Page 2 of 4 D,A. Hogan & Associates, Inc. (206) 285-0400 Tel 119 First Avenue S., Suite 110 (206) 285-0480 Fax Seattle, WA 98104 www.dahogan.com separation fencing will be installed along the track edge (between the track and asphalt path) to allow this connection to the adjacent neighborhood to remain in use while the track is in use, as well as to protect the track surface from unauthorized use. Bleacher seating for 100 will also be provided. The Lower Field The District has proposes an infilled synthetic turf system for the Lower Field in an effort to provide a more reliable facility for both the school programs and community recreation. The District further proposes a shielded, aimable lighting system to accommodate these uses. Typically, school use is scheduled weekdays until about 5pm, and recreational uses will be scheduled from 6pm —11 pm weekdays, Sam — 11 pm on weekends. The existing field is under -drained, with 4" perforated drain lines collected and piped west -to -east to a mainline connected to an existing 48" corrugated metal pipe detention line. A flow control device at the southwest corner of the field site meters release to the City system east of Duvall Ave NE in NE 12th. The proposal seeks to replace the existing natural grass playing surface with 85,000sf of infilled synthetic turf, installed over a permeable aggregate base including a new under -drainage system similar to the existing. The project proposes to utilize the existing detention facility for metered release of Stormwater to the City system. Additional improvements include bleacher seating for up to 140 and an 8' wide multi -purpose accessible asphalt pathway, to serve as pedestrian, emergency, and service access. Minor improvements to existing chain link fencing are also proposed. Earthwork & Grading 945 cubic yards of existing sod will be stripped and exported from the site to a location to be determined by the Contractor. 845 cubic yards of existing site soil will be excavated form the site and regraded elsewhere on the site to create the building pad for the improvements. 2,740 cubic yards of engineered aggregate fills will be imported to produce a permeable base for the development of the synthetic turf field. Surface Water Management Within the 293,718sf proposed limit of disturbance, 51,436sf or 17.5% of the surface is currently impervious. The proposal increases impervious surface to 78,937sf or 26.9%. The proposal increases impervious surfaces within the limit of disturbance by approximately 27,500sf. The principal source of runoff for all of the proposed field and track improvements will be rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces, and to a lesser degree from pervious surfaces. There may be occasional small amounts of irrigation runoff as well. Runoff from the track will be collected in trench drains around the interior perimeter of the track. Runoff from the natural grass track infield will be collected in catch basins as is the current condition. There will be no surface runoff from the artificial turf field to the north- rainwater will percolate vertically through the field surface into a sub -surface drainage collection system. Stormwater detention is not expected to be required. Water runoff that is collected in the systems described above will be tributary to an existing on -site drainage conveyance system. Runoff from the south field drains out to NE 10th St, while the runoff from Page 3 of 4 D.A. Hogan & Associates, Inc. (206) 285-0400 Tel 119 First Avenue S., Suite 110 (206) 285-0480 Fax Seattle, WA 98104 www.dahogan.com I the north field drains to NE 12th St. In both cases the downstream flow path appears to be to Honey Creek, then to May Creek, and eventually to Lake Washington. Storm drainage design is per the City of Renton's drainage code. Renton has adopted the 1990 King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) for stormwater management. In order to determine if stormwater detention is required on the site, stormwater runoff in the project area was estimated using the Santa Barbara Urban Hydrograph (SBUH) method in the computer stormwater modeling program StormShed, by Engenious Systems. The fields' existing conditions were modeled as pervious, as were the proposed conditions. The track and other existing and proposed hard surfaces were modeled as impervious; there is a net increase in impervious area across the site. The results of the modeling indicate that the project appears to qualify for an exemption to detention requirements, per the "Negligible Peak Runoff Rate Increase" exemption defined in Section 1.2.3 of the 1990 KCSWDM. The increase in the peak runoff rate between existing and proposed conditions for the 100-yr, 24-hr design storm, is less than 0.5 cfs. Athletic Field Lighting In an effort to provide reliable access to District facilities for both school and community purposes, the District proposes not only the installation of an infilled, synthetic turf athletic field surface but new field lighting as well. The proposal incorporates the newest technology in athletic field lighting equipment and design. Light fixtures are aggressively visored, adjustable parabolic reflectors mounted at heights that allow for a very high beam angle measured from horizontal. These factors combine to limit off -site impacts to the highest extent possible, by reducing off site glare and light trespass while maintaining a safe and reasonable level of illumination on the playing surface. Refer to the attached Athletic Field Illumination Spill Lighting and Glare Analysis. Schedule The project is expected to break ground on or about May 1, 2009. All work is expected to be completed by October 1, 2009. D.A. Hogan & Associates, Inc. 119 First Avenue S., Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98104 Page 4 of 4 (206) 285-0400 Tel (206) 285-0480 Fax www.dahogan.com NtV NOT TO SCALE 11k,AN }, a i low AL— �L 4WA HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL EXISTING CONDITIONS FEBRUARY2009 EXHIBIT B 41 IML Mr, V.ti+. ear l4 w� ;, I ^' L L` hi �J ON N69 NOT TO SCALE HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSED FIELD LIGHTING FEBRUARY 2009 EXHIBITA rawl - nton SCHOOL DISTRICT .J DAHoGAv s i ,y Ci.m ".Kr Al i , _> .a, i _ c 5..,.. i Rt,G MEMORANDUM To: City of Renton Planning Division Date: February 23, 2008 From: Eric Gold, ASLA For Renton School District #403 Re: Land Use Permit Master Application Justification for Variance Request Hazen High School Athletic Field Renovation & Field Lighting Installation Joe 1 The following Land Use Permits are required for the District to proceed with this work; Administrative Variance to RMC 4-2-110A, specifically relief from the 30' height limitation placed on structures in R-8 zones. In an effort to provide reliable, equitable access to District facilities for both school and community purposes, the District proposes not only the installation of an infilled, synthetic turf athletic field surface but new field lighting as well. The combination of these two improvements is expected to increase availability of the facility by 50% or more by eliminating "rain outs" and extended hours of use into the evening hours. By not permitting the District to exceed the 30' height restriction of the underlying land use zone (R-8) at Hazen High School, the City effectively limits the level of athletic and recreational activity that the school district can provide. This is clearly not the intention of the standard. The only reasonable way to achieve the needs of the District and Community are by lighting the athletic fields and it has been demonstrated time and again that installing luminairs on poles of insufficient height results in excessive obtrusive light effects, i.e., trespass and glare. To achieve the best possible conditions for both users and adjacent property owners, the proposal incorporates the newest technology in athletic field lighting equipment and design. Light fixtures are aggressively visored, adjustable parabolic reflectors mounted at heights that allow for a very high beam angle measured from horizontal. These factors combine to limit off -site impacts to the highest extent possible, by reducing off site glare and light trespass while maintaining a safe and reasonable level of illumination on the playing surface. The District would stand to gain nothing by proposing unnecessarily tall poles, in fact they would only incur additional cost. They have been through a thorough design process which has resulted in the proposal as it is submitted. It can be demonstrated that, for athletic fields of adequate size for community soccer and high school football (the larger of the necessary existing uses), pole heights of less than the proposed Page 1 of 2 D.A. Hogan & Associates, Inc. (206) 285-0400 Tel 119 First Avenue S., Suite 110 (206) 285-0480 Fax Seattle, WA 98104 www.dahogan.com height result in the following functional deficiencies, rendering them ineffective, obtrusive, and potentially dangerous; • Shallower beam angle results in significantly more intense "sky glow" under the right atmospheric conditions, which is therefore likely visible from greater distances. Shallower beam angle from the source results in farther projection of the beam; typically well beyond the property line (light trespass). • Shallower beam angle from the source results in a greater perception of glare, from the ground, from well beyond the intended lighting target. Shallower beam angle results in wider distribution of the light generated, resulting in poor illumination uniformity on the field of play, or "hot spots", "cold spots", and intense glare which can affect vision under game conditions and create potentially dangerous conditions. • All of the obtrusive lighting conditions described above are also indicative of poor energy efficiency. Proposed Mitigation The proposal intends to light the field surface at IESNA Level Ill or 30fc average maintained. The District intends to place the following self-imposed limits as mitigation against obtrusive light and extended hours of anticipated noise and traffic; Provide the largest fixture visors available. Utilize only high efficiency flood lights. Limit use of the lighting system as follows; one hour prior to dusk to 11 pm daily. • Maintain existing vegetation along the adjacent residential property lines as a natural visual screen. The District believes that, as proposed, the project is neither materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity. Rather, the District presents the project as a net fit to the community. For additional technical information associated with the specific details of the proposal, please refer to the attached Athletic Field Illumination Spill Lighting and Glare Analysis. Page 2 of 2 D.A. Hogan & Associates, Inc. (206) 285-0400 Tel 119 First Avenue S., Suite 110 (206) 285-0480 Fax Seattle, WA 98104 www.dahogan.com HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD ILLUMINATION SPILL LIGHTING AND GLARE ANALYSIS Proposal A new athletic field lighting system is to be provided in conjunction with the rehabilitation of the athletic field. The design level for the field lighting will be maintained at a class III level of play per the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. The class III lighting level at this field is suitable for recreationahcompetitive play and is similar to other fields in the region. The footballtsoccer field will be lighted to an average maintained lighting level of 30 foot-candles. The lighting system is designed using a .80 design factor to achieve an initial lighting level of 33.0 foot -candies. Equipment The proposed lighting for the field will consist of 40 1500 watt shielded floodlights. The floodlights will be mounted on 6 galvanized steel poles 70 feet in length with three on each side of the field. The poles will be installed as close to the field as possible without compromising the safety of the players or restricting pedestrian access. The proposed floodlights utilize the latest technology in reflector and shielding design for the parabolic optical system. The reflector and lamp design utilized produces more light in the lower portion of the beam as compared to older conventional floodlights. More light is delivered to the field reducing the amount of light transmitted off site and into the atmosphere. The floodlights will utilize an external visor mounted to the top of the floodlight. The visor will extend away from the top of the reflector a minimum of twelve inches. The full length of the external visor will wrap a minimum of 170 degrees of the upper hemisphere of the floodlight. The visor also wraps around the sides of the floodlight and extends into the lower hemisphere of the reflector. The visor is intended to reduce glare by minimizing direct view of the bulb and reflector from off site locations. Analysis To direct the floodlights down to the athletic field and away from adjacent lots, a mounting height of 70 feet is required. This height is typical for this type of application which allows for greater effectiveness of the external shielding on the floodlights used to light the field. The proposed mounting heights are designed to industry standards that mitigate the problems of glare, off site visibility and light trespass. Spill Light The 70 foot mounting height increases the angle of aiming below the horizontal level for the floodlights. At a mounting height of 30 feet this project would require aiming angles of 12.5 degrees (worst case) and 28.6 degrees (best case) below the horizontal plane of the floodlight. The increased mounting heights will provide for aiming angles of 27.4 degrees (worst case) and 51.8 degrees (best case) below the horizontal plane of the floodlight (See attachment A, Floodlight Aiming Angles). The use of steeper aiming angles allow for less direct light to be delivered beyond the boundaries of the playing the surface. The external shielding blocks more direct light and more light is delivered to the field with the use of increased mounting heights. The proposed taller mounting heights are typical for this application and similar to most new lighting systems installed throughout the region. The use of shorter mounting heights is typical to the lighting of driving ranges which requires that light is delivered over hundreds of feet down the range to light the back of a golf ball to distances of over 300 feet. The vertical spill light has been calculated along the adjacent property lines. The values are calculated at the 30 foot mounting height and at the taller mounting heights as a demonstration of the reduction in spill light (See permit drawings SPLI & SPL2). These calculations are based on an observer at a viewing height of S feet along that line. The readings are in foot-candles looking into the site as noted on the drawings. The calculated light readings do not account for the existing structures, trees and vegetation on site that will provide screening that reduces spill light at the property lines. The calculated light readings also do not account for the dense vegetation and tall trees that will block the majority of the spill light from leaving the site. The calculated spill light readings also do not account for any grade changes as the calculations have been made at the same elevation of the athletic field. At a mounting height of 70 feet the amount of measurable light delivered at the property lines is a maximum of3.4 foot-candles. At a mounting height of 30 feet the amount of measurable light delivered at the property lines is a maximum of 8.1 foot-candles. The increased mounting height will reduce the maximum spill light by approximately 58% along the adjacent property lines. Glare The amount of glare that is present correlates directly to how much of the floodlight lamp and reflector can be observed. It is a good lighting practice to have floodlight luminaires directed as far down as practical to reduce the amount of glare for the users of the field and that is visible from off site locations. To reduce the amount of glare the floodlights will need to be mounted higher than 30 feet. At a. height of 30' the visibility of the high wattage lamps and reflectors from the adjacent properties is excessive. With the increased mounting heights floodlights will have steeper aiming angles resulting in more effective use of the external shields. A smaller portion of the floodlight reflectors and lamps will be visible from off site with the increased height. The increased mounting heights for the athletic field lighting poles will decrease the amount of glare visible from off site locations. The use of the latest generation of shielded floodlights will dramatically reduce the amount of visible glare compared to unshielded lighting systems. Controls The new athletic field lighting system will be connected to a state of the art lighting control system. The control system is fully programmable and operated via cellular phone service. There will be separate switches installed to manually operate the lights at the site if necessary. The athletic field lights will be on a separate lighting zone with a separate switch. 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