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Home My WebLink AboutReport 1PARTIES OF RECORD LINDBERGH HS FIELD AND LIGHTIN Eric Gold DA Hogan & Associates 119 First Avenue S ste: #110 Seattle, WA 98104 tel: (206) 285-0400 eml: ericg@dahogan,com (applicant / contact) Joyce Williams 16324 - 128th Avenue SE Renton, WA 98058 tel: (425) 228-5646 (party of record) LUA09-037, V-A Rick Stracke Renton School District 300 SW 7th Street Renton, WA 98057 tel: (425) 204-4403 (owner) Matt Tway 13204 SE 168th Street Renton, WA 98058 (party of record) Updated: 04/01/09 (Page 1 of 1) Attachment 3 Tax Parcel Numbers CeY�on OF RENTON !! { MAR - 5 20 ;;ECElVED City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:MAL COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-037, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting Improvements PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger SITE AREA: 219,683 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: 16426 128'" Avenue SE ° PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78044 PLEASE RETURN Tb ION ARA141k CURRENT PLANNING, 6T" FLOOR SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is questing an Ad inistrative Variance to allow 70-foot tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for Resi -8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 219,683 square feet and its current use is a public high schoo . The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the football/track field. There is a residential development of single-family homes to the east of the site. The school grounds buffer the surrounding single-family residences to the west and south. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities, The site is within a seismic hazard area. 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 1_"nerrgy/ 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 Utirrties Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet n �C� 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. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative ty-2o--()) Date CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: May 26, 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: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting LUA (file) Number: LUA-09-037, V-A Cross -References: AKA's: I! Project Manager: Ion Arai a Acceptance Date: March 13, 2009 Applicant: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates Owner: Rick Stracke, Renton School District b Contact: Same as applicant PID Number: 2823059004 ; ERC Decision Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Approval: April 10, 2009 Appeal Period Ends: April 24, 2009 Public Hearing Date: 9 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 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 219,683 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/track field. There is a i residential development of single-family homes to the east of the site. The school grounds buffer the surrounding single-family residences to the west and south. This project is part of a greater renovation } project that proposes to improve the nigh school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within a seismic hazard area. Location: 16426 128xh Avenue SE Comments: a Denis Law Cityof, - �� tJ Department of Community & Economic Development May 1, 2009 Eric Gold DA Hogan and Associates 119 First Avenue S, Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98104 SUBJECT: Lindbergh High School Field and Lighting Improvements LUA09-037, 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 10, 2009. If you have any questions regarding the report and decision issued for this Administrative Variance approval, please call me at (425) 430-7270. Sincerely, Assistant Planner cc: Rick Stracke - Renton School District #403 / Owner Matt Tway, Joyce Williams / Parties of Record Renton City Hail • 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 9 rentonwa.gov VARIANCE City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development X REPORT & DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE REPORT & D SIGN A. SUMMARYAND PURPOSE OF REQUEST REPORT DATE: April 9, 2009 Project Name: Lindbergh High School Field and Lighting Improve is owner: Renton School District 4403 300 SW 7`h Street Renton, WA 98057 Applicant/Contact: Eric Gold DA Hogan and Associates 119 1" Ave S, Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98104 File Number: LUA09-037, V-A Project Manager: Ion Arai, Assistant Planner Project Summary: The applic/anee ng an Administrative Variance from RMC 4-2-110A to allow 70-fd lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet sidential-8 (R-8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 219e feet and its current use is Lindbergh High School. The field lighting wst of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the football/track field. This part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve t h h scoor sports facilities. Project Location: 16426 A" Avenue SE Exist. Bldg. Area SF: NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): Site Area: 683 Square Feet Total Building Area GSF. NIA t509� Acres r �+ im Project Location Map REPORT 09-037, doe WIC. VARIANCE City of Renton REPORT & Department of Community & Economic Development DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE REPORT & DECISION A. SUMMARYAND PURPOSE OF REQUEST REPORT DATE: April 10, 2009 Project Name: Lindbergh High School Field and Lighting Improvements Owner: Renton School District #403 300 SW 7 h Street Renton, WA 98057 Applicant/Contact. Eric Gold DA Hogan and Associates 119 l' Ave S, Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98104 File Number: LUA09-037, V-A Project Manager: Ion Arai, Assistant Planner Project Summary: 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 219,683 square feet and its current use is Lindbergh High School. The field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles around the football/track field. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. Project Location: 16426 1286' Avenue SE Exist. Bldg. Area SF: NIA Proposed New Bldg. Area NIA (footprint): Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): Site Area: 219,683 Square Feet Total Building Area GSF: NIA 5.04 Acres Project Location Map REPORT 09-037. doe Ciiy gfRenton Department of Community & �mic Development Adm hive Variance Report & Decision L IA'UBERGH HIGH SCHOOL FIELD AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS L UA09-037, V-A Report of April 10, 2009 Page 2 of 6 B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND: 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 219,683 square feet and its current use is Lindbergh High School with associated sports fields. The Lindbergh field lighting would consist of six 70-foot high lighting poles surrounding the perimeter of the football/track field (the Lower Field]. The design of the lighting system would consist of 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-four 1500 watt shielded floodlights total. Visors would be mounted on top of each floodlight and would reduce glare by minimizing direct view of the bulb and reflector from 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 p.m. daily; maintaining the existing vegetation along the adjacent residential property lines as a natural visual screen; and restricting the field surface light at IESNA Level III or 30fc average. The Lindbergh High School tennis and swimming pool are to the west of the proposed field lighting location. To the south is Renton Park, a wooded area used as parkland. North of the Lower Field is the Upper Field, an unlit sports field, and other school facilities. Single-family residential homes reside to the east of the Lower Field. The Lindbergh sports field lighting is 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: LE SPLI- dated 12-03-08 Exhibit 4: Spill Light Model 30' Pole Height — Sheet: LE SPL2 — dated 12-03-08 Exhibit 5: Lindberg 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, Renton School District, 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 Lindbergh High School sports field. 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 are entered as Exhibits 1 through 5. 3. Existing Land Use: Land uses surrounding the subject site include: North: single-family residential (R-6 King County); South: vacant wooded parkland (RC); West: single-family residential (R-8); East: single- family residential (R-6 King County) 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 of the side REPORT 09-037. doc Cith of Renton Department of Community & omit Development Adm alive Variance Report & Decision LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL FIELD., ,D LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS LUA09-037, V-A Report of April 10, 2009 Page 3 of 6 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. S. Topography: The Lower Field site is relatively flat since its use is a sports field. The field is enclosed on the west and cast sides by higher elevations. Going from the northwest to the southeast, across the field is flat but it being to slope downward once entering the parkland. To the West of the field is a ridge leading up the tennis courts. From the edge of the field to the tennis courts, the elevation rises 20 feet over a run of approximately 70 feet which calculates to a slope of 0.29. Above the field to the east is the soccer field or Upper Field which is on a steep ridge rising 15 feet over a run of 20 feet in the steepest section. 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 were to follow the current development standards of a maximum structure height of 30 feet. The applicant conducted a spill light model demonstrating the affects and impacts of a 30-foot pole design and a 70-foot pole design. The area that would be most impacted by the lights would be the eastern edge because it abuts residential housing. The spill light (light escaping the site on the ground level) based on the 70-foot light pole on the east edge of the site would range from 0.1 to 1.2 foot candles with an average of 0.69 foot candles. Conversely, the 30-foot pole spill light model in the same area would range from 0.2 to 4.9 foot candles with an average of 3.08 foot candles. The other edges have adequate screening due to the topography and dense tree coverage surrounding the perimeter of the field and Renton Park to the south. 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 77.3% overall and by 68.1% on east edge, which currently has a residential use. 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 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 77.3% overall and by 68.1% on east edge, which currently has a residential use. Staff concurs that the 70- REPORT 09-037.doc City of Renton Department of Community & ?mic Development Adm itive Variance Report & Decision _LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL FIELD AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS LUA09-037, V A Report of April 10, 2009 Page 4 of 6 foot light poles would dramatically reduce the amount of light spill on the abutting residential uses than the allowed 30-Foot design. Note: A 30-foot light pole design would be allowed without a variance because it would meet the maximum height requirement for the R-8 zone. Lighting, Exterior Onsite requirements set in RMC 4-4-075 exempt sports field lighting from its requirements. Since the light standards would exceed the maximum building height limitations for the R-8 zone by 40 feet, the height of the light standards could have a detrimental visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood. When illuminated the lights would be visually prominent and affect views. The proposal takes advantage of the site's isolated location, change in elevation and perimeter vegetation to minimize the visual impacts. Because of the close proximity to the Lower Field, the residential neighborhood to the east would most likely be impacted by the proposal by spill and glare light emanating from the lighting system, but in-between the Lower Field and the residential neighborhood to the east, a dense tree line of deciduous trees would mitigate those impacts by providing adequate visual screening from the light and glare of the field lights. All other sides of the field would be adequately screened with existing trees except the northwest which is open to the main part of the school campus. The field has significant setback from non - school related uses on all sides except for the east due to its close proximity to the field. The setback ranges from: over 700 feet from the field to 128's Avenue SE, the closest street to the west; over 800 feet to the nearest residential house to the north; and over 400 feet to the nearest residential use to the south. The field is buffered to the west by tennis courts, a wooded area, swimming pool facility and the high school parking lot. To the north, the field is buffered by the school campus buildings, a tree line paralleling the northeast edge of the field and a soccer field. To the south lies Renton Park, a heavily forested park. The applicant proposes mitigate other off -site concerns by limiting the use of the lighting systems from one hour prior to dusk to 11 p.m. 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. To ensure that the surrounding neighborhood is not impacted, Staff recommends that a condition of approval limiting the hours of operation of the lights to not extend past 11:00 p.m. 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 field lights at increased heights. The 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 surrounding neighborhood than the conforming design of 30-foot 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. Recently, a 70-foot high light pole design was approved by means of an administrative variance for Hazen High School Field and Lighting Improvements [LUA09-036]. 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 design because less glare and spill would occur on their property than the permitted 30-foot high light pole design. REPORT 09-037. doc City of Renton Department of Community & omit Development Adm alive Variance Report & Decision LIA,DBERGH HIGH SCHOOL FIELD AND ,LIGHTING IMPRO VEMENTS L UA09-037, V-A Report of April 10, 2009 Page 5 of 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, which would limit off -site impacts to the highest extent 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 accomplish the applicant's purpose to light the athletic fields. F. CONCLUSION: 1. The proposal meets all of the Development Regulations except maximum height requirements. 2. The applicant's request meets all four variance criteria. 3. The recommendation of Staff is to approve the variance requested. Staff further concludes that the proposal has less impact on the surrounding neighborhood than if the permitted 30-foot high light pole design were installed. G. DECISION: The Administrative Variance(s) for the Lindbergh High School Field and Lighting Improvements, File No. LUA09-037, 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: f— C.E. Vincent, Planning Director L, / t C� - 4 ' Decision�Date TRANSMITTED this 10'h day of April, 2009 to the Owner/Applicant/Contact: Renton School District #403 300 SW 7'h Street Renton, WA 98057 TRANSMITTED this 10't' 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 10'h day of April, 2009 to the following Parties of Record: Rick Strake Renton School District 300 SW 7'h Street Renton, WA 98057 REPORT 09-037.doc City of Renton Department of Commu, Economic Development inistrative Variance Report & Decision LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL F,,LLD AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS LUA09-037, V A Report of April 10, 2009 Page 6 of 6 Matt Tway 13204 SE 1696 Street Renton, WA 98058 Joyce Williams 16324 128'h Avenue SE Renton, WA 89058 TRANSMITTED this I e 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 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 24, 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 4-5-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk'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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LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL FIFELD & TRACK IMPROVEMENTS / rn aA-HOGAN SPILL UOmT MOVEL 70'POLE HEIGHT LE SPLI ?, cI , � ` 0. �k� . a 4: , C ` , ` |( !��I ; el,,y2 0 « m a� � 2{}�- ! - EXHIBIT 4 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: Date: April 1, 2009 Project No.: 209031.30 Task No.: 00 OQ� ' Project Name: Lindbergh High School Field�i and Track Improvements Subject: SEPA Completer NO. COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION 1 03/31/09 SEPA Review Complete (letter) THESE ARE SENT VIA: ® Mail ❑ FedEx ❑ 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: SlKuire Elise LeBarron Printed Name Planner Title ® Tacoma ❑ Seattle ❑ Spokane Cc Rick Stracke, Renton School District Ion Arai, City of Renton Eric Gold, D.A. Hogan & Associates, Brad Medrud, AHBL, Inc. (without attachments) Q:\2009\209031\30 PLN P mt Communication Out oin 0331 Itr Watts Ci ofRenton 209031.doex Civi! Engineers Structural Engineers Landscape Archltjcrs Community Planners Land Surveyors Neighbors TACOMA 2215 North 30h Street Suite 300 Taraaw, WA 98403.3350 253.3832422 71L 253.3832572 FAx SEATTLE 1200 P Avenue Suite 1620 Seatde,WA 98101-3117 206267.2425 ,Ff 206.267.2429 FAx SPOKANE 505 West Riverside Avenue Suite 500 Spokane, WA 99201.0518 5092525019 TEL 509.459.03% FAX www.ahbL cam ntc>n SCHOdL DISTRICT Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, Safety and Security Improving student environments toward a better future.NC.1�NG OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR vIE��Mr�. Telephone: (425) 204-4403 Fax: (425) 204-4476 March 31, 2009'V Mr, Neil Watts, Director Development Services Division City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, Washington 98055-3232 Project: Lindbergh High School Field and Track Improvements Subject: SEPA Review Complete Dear Neil: As the SEPA lead agency for the Lindbergh 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- lntelligencer. 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. Si ly, ick Stracke 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 12&h Street, Seattle, Washington 981784830 r f Ion Arai From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: 13204 SE 168th St Renton, Wa 98058 thx Matt Matt [matt2007@rscubed.com] Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:34 PM Ion Arai ericg@dahogan.com RE: Lindbergh high school track improvements On Tue, 17 Mar 2009, Ion Arai wrote: U-VLL0?%1F.NT PLANE NG CITY OF RENTON MAR 17 2009 RECEIVED > Hello Matt - in order to get you the information you requested and to add you as a party of record - I require a mailing address. Thank you for your interest. > > -----Original Message ----- > From: Matt [mailto:matt2007@rscubed.com] > Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 9:36 PM > To: Ion Arai; ericg@udahogan.com > Subject: Lindbergh high school track improvements > > > Hello, > > I got your names from the board in front of the high school... > > I would like to be added to the list for information going out on the > Lindbergh high school track improvements. >--------------------------------------------------------- > For the record I will repeat previous comments made on the project > with some new ones specific to the track > I think the neighborhoods comments on this project will mostly be > related to usage after the project is complete. Having lived here for > 18+ years I am very familiar with the field and how it has been used > for a long time. I believe our expectations are that there will be no > more impact on the neighborhood than we have experienced in the past > 10 - 15 years. The impacts are very low and other than very minor foot > traffic from people walking to the track we don't notice it. There is > basically no sound coming from the track area at all other than an > infrequent flag football game, and even then sound can never be heard > inside houses. I see they are proposing to put in 80ft stadium lights. > It appears they are trying to make sure they do not bleed into the > surrounding area, that is good. As long as activities past are not > past 8pm (lights off @ 8pm) and sound levels remain as they are now I 1 9 .f > expect people will not complain. Also the neighborhoods are not track > parking so if you plan much activity you should probably plan now to > put up no track parking signs now at the Fairwood Crest and Fairwood > West entrances. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > > new additional comments specific to the track > > Some or all(?) of the Lindbergh high school track area drains through > storm drains to our neighborhood, which is below the field, to a > salmon stream which connects to the cedar river. Since we now get rain > surges up to several inches an hour here I expect the refurbished > track will produce run off rates no higher than we would see with the > current track to ensure the streets and houses are not flooded. > Obviously none of the run off from the new field will contain anything > that would endanger our trout, salmon and "Species of Concern" that live in our stream and the down stream river. > you probably want to contact the home owners associations of Fairwood > Crest and Fairwood West with information also as they were never told > about the project. > > thank you > Matt > 2 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: �In COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-037, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting Improvements PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger RE C E I » ,.. �D , . ', SITE AREA: 219,683 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: 16426 1281h Avenue SE PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross WABUILDING DIVISION WORK ORDER NO: 78044 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 219,683 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/track field. There is a residential development of single-family homes to the east of the site. The school grounds buffer the surrounding single-family residences to the west and south. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within a seismic hazard area. 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/Shoreiine Use Animals Environmental Healfh Energy/ Natural Resources B. POLICY -RELATED COMMENTS N�wE C. CODE -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information Necessary Housing Aesthetics Li hUGlare Recreation Utilities Transportation Poblic 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 property assess this proposal. Signature of Director or 716, y Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: Pa�� COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-037, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai MU PROJECT TITLE: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger ZTC, Improvements SITE AREA: 219,683 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA CDm MZ v LOCATION:rn- 16426 128sh Avenue SE PROPOSED BLDG AREA ross NIA �O WORK ORDER NO: 78044 rmn 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 219,683 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/track field. There is a residential development of single-family homes to the east of the site. The school grounds buffer the surrounding single-family residences to the west and south. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within a seismic hazard area. 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 LandlShorefrne Use Animals Environmental Health Eaergyl 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 Ll hUGlare 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 it;i}teeded to property assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Aghorized Representative Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT:Dan COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPL T1-Q1�l�10: LUA03 37, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 AP tCANT: Eric Gold; tDA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting Improvements PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger CR1,QRp�HT�IM SITE AREA: 219,683 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A , LOCATION: 16426 128th Avenue SE PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78044 BUILDING DIVISION 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 219,683 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/track field. There is a residential development of single-family homes to the east of the site. The school grounds buffer the surrounding single-family residences to the west and south, This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within a seismic hazard area. 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 Ma/or Impacts More Information Necessary Housir Aesthetics Light/Glare Recreation Utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 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 additional informatig6is neep'eo to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or ev Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: r r� � COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-037, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting Improvements PLAN REVIEWER: Ameta Henninger CITY OFf� ENTON RECEIVVED SITE AREA: 219,683 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA MAR 16 20C.q LOCATION: 16426 128t" Avenue SE PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) N/A WORK ORDER NO: 78044 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting an Administrativ Variance to allow 70-foot tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum height requirement of 30 feet for the Residential-8 ( -) zoning esignation. The project site has an area of 219,683 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/track field. There is a residential development of single-family homes to the east of the site. The school grounds buffer the surrounding single-family residences to the west and south. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within a seismic hazard area. 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 -RELATED COMMENTS Element of the Environment Probable Minor Impacts Probable Major Impacts More Information !Necessary Housing Aesthetr'cs Light/Glare Recreation utilities Transportation Public Services Historic/Cultural Preservation Airport Environment 10.000 Feel 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 in rmatio�n is�rtged d o properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director 6r Authorized Rep sentative Date n-R), FIRE DEPARTMENT ♦�. M E M O R A N D U M 4. DATE: 03/13/09 TO: Arneta Henninger, Plan Reviewer CC: Ion Arai, Planner FROM: Bill Flora, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal SUBJECT: LUA09-037, V-A Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting Review of current plans and material, previous pre -application material and on site review have disclosed no additional Fire Code and Policy related issues and concerns that need to be addressed for approval to be granted. i:lcrcllindbergh high school field & lighting,doc City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: r-Ir COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-037, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting Improvements PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger SITE AREA: 219,683 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA ross : NIA LOCATION: 16426 1281" Avenue SE PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross).N/A WORK ORDER NO: 78044 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 219,683 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/track field. There is a residential development of single-family homes to the east of the site. The school grounds buffer the surrounding single-family residences to the west and south. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within a seismic hazard area. 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/Snorehr)e Use Animals Envircnmentai Health Energyl 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 Li ht/Giare Recreation Utilities Trans rtation Public Services Hislaric/Culturai 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. &F T // -3 ZQ Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date r 0 City or Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: Lonmic Ebev, COMMENTS DUE: MARCH 27, 2009 APPLICATION NO: LUA09-037, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: MARCH 13, 2009 APPLICANT: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates PLANNER: ion Arai PROJECT TITLE: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting Improvements PLAN REVIEWER: Arneta Henninger SITE AREA: 219,683 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NIA LOCATION: 16426 128"" Avenue SE PROPOSED BLDG AREA(gross) NIA WORK ORDER NO: 78044 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 219,683 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/track field. There is a residential development of single-family homes to the east of the site. The school grounds buffer the surrounding single-family residences to the west and south. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within a seismic hazard area. 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 Animais 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 Li hl/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. or Authorized Representative -0%1 �3 %O Date f7��eiq.1 Renton School District, No. 403 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE Renton School District Lindbergh High School Athletic Field Improvements Description of Current Proposal The Renton School District is proposing improvements to the Lindbergh High School athletic fields. The project consists of the complete replacement of an existing cinder running track and a separate aging natural grass field with a rubberized running track surface and a synthetic turf athletic field, plus the addition of new athletic field lighting and related restoration. The project site,(limit of disturbance) is approximately 5 acres, The project is intended to improve the reliability and quality of existing High School athletic facilities. Proponent on behalf of the Lead Agency: Brad Medrud AHBL, Inc. 2215 North 30th St., Suite 300 Tacoma, WA 98403 Location: Lindbergh High School is located at 16426128th Avenue SE in the City of Renton. The project site is located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., on King County parcel numbers 282305-9004, 282305-9042, and 282305-9093. Lead Agency: Renton School District, No. 403 Knowles Education Center 300 SW Th 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 43,21C.060. Finding of Fact: The Renton School District, No. 403 will be constructing improvements to the Lindbergh High School athletic fields. The project consists of the complete replacement of an existing cinder running rack and a separate aging natural grass field with a rubberized running track surface and a synthetic turf athletic field, plus the addition of new athletic field lighting and related restoration. The project site Mitigated Determination of Non -Sig 3113/2009 Renton School District No. 403, Lindbergh High School Athletic Field Improvements Page 1 (limit of disturbance) is approximately 5 acres. The project is intended to improve the rellability 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 Renton 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 residential to the north, east, and west. There is a park and an elementary school to the south. 4. 1,295 cubic yards of existing sod will be stripped and exported to an offsite location to be determined by the Contractor. 965 cubic yards of site soil will be excavated from the site and regraded elsewhere on the site to develop the building pad for the proposed development. 2,495 cubic yards of engineered aggregates will 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 All 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 of time between games (7:30pm — 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 2h:1 v (50%). 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. 8. The proposed project will add approximately 10,100 sf to the 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 catch basins around the perimeter of the track. There will be no surface runoff from the artificial turf field inside the track; rainwater will percolate vertically through the field surface into a subsurface drainage collection system. Runoff from the west and north sides of the upper natural grass soccer/field event field will be collected in catch basins near the north end; as per existing conditions, the south and east sides will continue to discharge surface runoff via dispersed sheet flow at the edges of the field. Stormwater detention is not expected to be required. Water runoff that is collected in any of the systems described above will be tributary to an existing on -site drainage conveyance system. The Mitigated determination of Non -Significance 3113/2009 Renton School District No. 403, Lindbergh High School Athletic Field Improvements Page 2 existing drainage conveyance system flows toward the southeast comer of the school property, where it connects to a public drainage system in the neighboring subdivision. Approximately 500 feet downstream of this point of connection, the public drainage system daylights to a ditch system in the subdivision; the ditch appears to be part of a detention facility constructed in the 1970s. The outlet from the detention facility discharges to Molasses Creek, which continues to the Cedar River. 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 Ingenious 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 Lindbergh High School Athletic Field Illumination Spill Lighting and Glare Analysis was prepared for the project. The new fighting 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, tight 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. 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. Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance 3113/2009 Renton School District No. 403, Lindbergh High School Athletic Field Improvements Page 3 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 Geotechdical Engineering Report," prepared by Associated Earth Sciences, Inc., dated January 28, 2009 (the "Geotechn ica I 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 a part of site improvements will be based on the requirements of the City of Renton adopted 1990 iGng County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM), 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. Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance 311312009 Renton School District No. 403, Lindbergh High School Athletic Field Improvements Page 4 2. Construction vehicles are expected to be equipped with factory -installed mufflers and spark arrestors thatwill 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 124rh Street, Seattle, WA 98178-4830. Unless modified by the Renton School District, this determination will become final following the above comment dine. There is no agency appeal under Renton School District SEPA policies. Resp sable Official: Mr. Rick Stracke, Executive Director, Facilities and Operations Lead Agency: Renton School District, No. 403 Knowles Education Center 300 SW 71h St. Renton, WA 98507 Date of Issue: March 16, 2009 Comment Deadline: March 30, 2009, 5:OOPM Date 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 3/13/2009 Renton School District No. 403, Lindbergh High School Athletic Field Improvements Page 5 i s� zh NOTICE OF APPLICATION A Master App4cation has been tiled and accepted with the Department of Cornmunity $Economic Development (CED)- Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly deacrihes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. PROJECT NAMEMUMBER: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting rmpra+ementa f LlfA09 037. V-A PROJECT DES CFPTION: RThe applicant is requesting an Admmistrative Vane— to aIt— 71)�fgnl tall field lighting poles to exceed the maximum herghl requirement of 30 feet for the Resideotisl-8 {R 8) zoning designation. The project site has an area of 219,683 square feet an4 its current use is a public high schoul, The field lighting would sisl pon M six 70?oat high lighting poles around the footballftrack field. There is a residential development of single-farnAy homes to the east of the site The a pool grounds punier the surromding single-family residences to the west and south. This project is part of a greater renovaticn project that proposes to improve the high school's outdeor sports facilities The si?e is within a seismic hazard area. PROJECT LOCATION: 16426 128jh Avenue SE PUBLIC APPROVALS: Administrative Variance Approval APPLICANTRROJECT CONTACT PERSON: C, Gold. DA f-fogan & Associates: Tel: (2081 2654400. Eml: encg'@dahogar — 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, WA 95057. by 5:00 PM on March 27, 2009. If you have questions aboul this proposal. or wisf+to he made a party of tecerd and receive additional noliflcation Sy marl, cantaul the Project Manager at {4251 430-7274. Anyone who suhmits written comments -F aummatically become a party of record and will he —tried of any, decision on this project PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE tDENTIPICATION DATE OF APPLICATION: March 5, 2009 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: March 13, 2009 DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: March 13, 2009 If you wouio like to he made a party of record to receive further inh,rmxlon on this proposed prcl-1, cmnp!ele Ibis Inne and rst— lu: City of Ramon, CED, Plairrinq Omisica, 10" Saulh Grady 1Vey, Renton, WA 9805'. Fire Name i No.: Lindbergh High Schcul Reld 8 Lighting Improvements t LUAOS-0;17. V-A NAME. MAIL W S ADURESSt TELEPHONE NO. CERTIFICATION I,ErfJ �l�Se, hereby certify that —3 copies of the above document were posted by me in —3 conspicuous places or nearby tit ,-,described property on DATE: 1 b SIGNED: ATTEST: Subscribed and sworn before tne, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington residing ink on the day of Tun e. (4 1 U IVti O CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 1 3th 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 only See attached (Signature of Sende STATE OF WASHINGTON } } SS COUNTY OF KING } I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the` ss�Ru� d purposes mentioned in the instrument. 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The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. PROJECT NAMEINUMBER: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting Improvements / LUA09-037, 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 219,683 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/track field. There is a residential development of single-family homes to the east of the site. The school grounds buffer the surrounding single-family residences to the west and south. This project is part of a greater renovation project that proposes to improve the high school's outdoor sports facilities. The site is within a seismic hazard area PROJECTLOCATION: 16426 128"' Avenue SE PUBLIC APPROVALS: Administrative Variance Approval APPLICANTIPROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Eric Gold, DA Hogan & Associates; Tel: (206) 285-0400; Emi: ericg@dahogan com PUBLIC HEARING: N/A 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 record and receive additional notification by rnail, 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 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 APPLICATION: March 13, 2009 If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information nn this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED, Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057_ File Name 7 No.- Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting Improvernenls 1 LUA09-037, V-A NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO - y CIT-*UF RENTON + "R' ,, Denis Law, Mayor March 13, 2009 Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator Eric Gold DA Hogan & Associates 119 1st Avenue S #110 Seattle, WA 98104 Subject: Notice of Complete Application. Lindbergh HS Field & Lighting Improvements, LUA09-037, 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 be 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, • 10 AraiP16 Assistant Planner cc: Renton School District / Owner(s) 1055 South Grady Way - Renton, Washington 98057 MThis Gaper contains 50 % recycled material, 30%past consumer RENTON AHEAD OF THE CURVE Printed; 03-12-2009 Payment Made CITY OF RENTON 1 055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA09-037 03/12/2009 03.28 PM Total Payment: 100.00 District Current Payment Made to the Following Items: Receipt Number: R0900989 Payee: PO# 280108 -Renton School Trans Account Code Description ------------------------ ------------------------------ 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 Variance Fees Payments made for this receipt Trans Method Description ---------- -------- --------------------------- Payment PO 280108 Account Balances Trans Account Code 3021 303.000,00.345.85 5006 000.345.81.00.0002 5007 000.345.61.00.0003 5008 000.345.81.00.0004 5009 000.345.81.00.0006 5010 000.345.81.00.0007 5011 000.345.81.00.0008 5012 000.345,81,00.0009 5013 000.345.81.00.0010 5014 000.345.81.00.0011 5015 000.345.81.00,0012 5016 000.345.81.00.0013 5017 000.345.81.00.0014 5018 000.345.81.00.0015 5019 000.345.81.00.0016 5020 000.345.81.00.0017 5021 000.345.81.00.0018 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 5024 000.345.81,00.0024 5036 000.345.81.00.0005 5909 000.341.60.00.0024 5941 000.341.50.00.0000 5954 650,237.00.00.0000 5955 000.05.519.90.42.1 5996 000.231.70.00.0000 Amount ---------------- 100.00 Amount --------------- 100.00 Description Balance Due Park Mitigation Fee .00 Annexation Fees .00 Appeals/Waivers .00 Binding Site/Short Plat .00 Conditional Use Fees .00 Environmental Review .00 Prelim/Tentative Plat .00 Final Plat .00 PUD .00 Grading & Filling Fees .00 Lot Line Adjustment .00 Mobile Home Parks .00 Rezone .00 Routine Vegetation Mgmt .00 Shoreline Subst Dev .00 Site Plan Approval .00 Temp Use, Hobbyk, Fence .00 Variance Fees .00 Conditional Approval Fee .00 Comprehensive Plan Amend .00 Booklets/EIS/Copies .00 Maps (Taxable) .00 DO NOT USE - USE 3954 .00 Postage .00 Tax .00 Remaining Balance Due: $0.00 A PHONE: 425-204-4403 FAX: 425-204-4476 SCi-1 bdi 615TF! 1 cT FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS, SAFETY & SECURITY 7812 South 124th Street Seattle, WA 98178 TRANSMITTAL TO: ton Arai City of Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 RE: Enclosure(s) TRANSMITTAL DATE: TRANSMITTAL March 11. 2009 PROJECT: Fields Project CC: FROM: Theresa Reece Executive Assistant theresaseece rentonschools.us ITEMS ENCLOSED ► PO # 280108 COMMENTS: Enclosed is the item listed above. This ourchase order is for hermits 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 usually send the PO's. If you have any questions please contact me at your convenience. Thank you, RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 403 300 SW 7TI EET • RENTON, WA 98055 b Purchasing 425-204-2250 FAX 425-204-2258 :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 NO EXPRESS OR FREIGHT COLLECT SW ENTS ACCEPIEM SkMe ■►d wTf€l rrlor�t: n is arder4md #W 'hero Venda. a mw" CwNAW, win Ship To: Hazen High School FadmWguidei�ard� 2600 1101 Haquiam Ave, NE *anf► Renton WA 98059 ar f 111 m 9 rafvded an the bais of rats, unbr, natlonai.awipr». nw, or h n&cw k Mark For: 0941 Hazen Field Improvement .hft%p M. offt h .b--of ar°PbMMK- I - a, Purchase Order No. 280108 na ywoPy. dwa—ptere W-lwd,ill,regardbn., 001W. nabwa) W4#%. sew or hwrdoW k M&W graded. Quant Unt Unit Total Item Ordered Mea Description Cost. Cost 1 * 1 lot Permits and miscellaneous fees 5,000.0000,0O0.OJ related to -the -Hazen High School Field Improvements. 2 * 1 lot Permits and mis-cellaneous fees 5,000.0000 51000.00 related to the Lindbergh High School Field Improvements. * = Tax not Computed on Item Page Sub -Tot 10000.00 PO Sub -Total 10000.00 NOTICE TO VENDORS: As a part of this contract of sale between Renton School Dishict Add ' 1 .00 and the Vendor, it is specifically agreed that payment for all goods and services Tax .00 satisfactorily rendered shall he nailed to the Vendor of rnade available to the Vendor PO Total 10000.00 within sixty PC) days of receipt of goods and services ar properly completed invoice, whichever is later. The Renton Schaal District requiFes MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) be inc I4arft4h%cA&&&QgIrode encumbered 1 0941-12-7220-100-0250--0000 5000.00 2 0942-12-7220-100-0270-0000 5000.00 NTO SCHOOLPN,STR(CT "03 Mates Manager -3 /a Q Date .. ' i - i LA Cq�v; City of Renton -x=�� LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION secE��Eu PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME: Renton School District #403 c/o Rick Str ADDRESS: 300 SW 7th Street CITY: ZIP: Renton 98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 425-204-4403 APPLICANT tiff other than owner) NAME: Eric Gold COMPANY (if applicable): DAH2aan & Associates ADDRESS: 119 1stAv So CITY: ZIP; Seattle 98104 TELEPHONE NUMBER 206-285-0400 CONTACT PERSON NAME: Same as Applicant COMPANY (if applicable): ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS: ericg@dahogan,com PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Lindbergh High School Field & Lighting PROJECTIADDRESS(S)ILOCATION AND ZIP CODE: 16426 128th Ave SE Renton, WA 98055 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): 219,683 s f SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE DEDICATED. N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: NIA PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET ACRE (if applicat*e): N/A NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): Documenti - I - 08107 PROJECT INFORMA r_ riON (c,onfin NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS 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): NSA NET FLOOR AREA OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): NIA NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): N/A PROJECT VALUE: 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. Q GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft. ❑ HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. #t. ❑ SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES sq, ft. ❑ WETLANDS sq. fL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY al description on separate sheet with the following information incicd 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 2 Staff will calculate applicable fees and postage: $ 3. 4. I AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I 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 knowledge and beli f. l certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that �fm^� C� r" signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be hislherltheir free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument ( nature o€ OwnerlRepresentative) (Signature of QwnerlRepresentabve) Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print) 0'ez cAnl�md� ArtY '� �Rappointment a Tres: LA/ lSP v 1. pOr;R CAAk....,, a • oal� q 0 T4 :<< A �.9.0 USLIC .' _ WASI40N !O Document l - 2 - 09107 A6 M;Cl LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL LEGAL DESCRIPTION TRACT B, FAIRWOOD PARK DIV. 9, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 88 OF PLATS, PAGES 30 AND 31, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28; TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THE SOUTH 250' OF THE EAST 523' OF THE WEST 553' THEREOF; AND EXCEPT THE WEST 30' THEREOF CONVEYED TO KING COUNTY BY DEED RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 7206090477. LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL LEGAL DESCRIPTION Tract "B" Plant of Fairwood Park Division 9 and the SE 114 of the NE 114 of Section 28, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., in King County, Washington; EXCEPT the south 250' of the west 553' thereof. BAR _ INS PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR �kscvjleo Lindbergh High School Athletic Field Renovations 16426 - 128th Avenue SE PRE09-010 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: PRE09-010 Liberty High School Athletic Sports Field Renton Fire & Emer2ency 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. S. 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. hacedlplanninglcurrent planninglpreapps109-010.ionlftre comments pre09-010 liberty hs sports atheletic 0eld.doc. �y DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT R . N,o M E M O R A N D U M DATE: February 17, 2009 TO: Ion Arai FROM: Arneta Henninger SUBJECT: Utility and Transportation Comments for LINDBERGH HS ATHLETIC FIELD RENOVATIONS Pre 09-010, 16426 128TH AVE SE 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 located in Section 28, Twp 23N Rng 5E. The following comments are based on the pre - application submittal made to the City of Renton by the applicant. Water: • This site is not in the City of Renton water service boundary. The project site is located in Soos Creek Water District service area. • The applicant shall apply for a Certificate of Water Availability from Soos Creek Water District to confirm that the District can pro ide the required fire flow rate for the development as required by Renton code. u (A 1 Sewer: • The project site is located in Soos Creek Water District service area. • The applicant needs to contact thi Soos Creek sanitary sewer district for availability, fees, plan review and permits. A Street improvements 0 • Per City of Renton code projects that are 0 to 5,000 sq. ft in size shall provide half pavement width per standard plus minimum 10', curb, gutter and sidewalk on the project side along the full frontage of the parcel being developed. Projects that are 5,000 to 10,000 sq, ft. in size shall provide full pavement width per the standard, (minimum 20' pavement to the arterial with a 500' maximum) curb, gutter, sidewalk and street lighting along the full frontage of the parcel being developed. PRE 09-010 PRComments.doc Lindbergh Athletic Field Page 2 of 2 02/19/2009 8:47 Arv1 Storm drainage: • 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 09-010 PRComments.doc CITY OF RENTON Community & Economic Development MEMORANDUM DATE: February 19, 2009 TO: Pre -Application File No. PRE 09-010 FROM: Ion Arai, Planner (425) 430-7270 SUBJECT: Lindbergh 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 football/track facilities. The project site is located south of the school's main buildings; spanning three parcels on two elevation levels and has an approximated area of 5.04-acres. Currently, the site's configuration includes a soccer field on the upper field and a football field surrounded by a track on the lower field. The upper field proposal would renovate the soccer field and install new shot put, javelin, and discus areas, as well as a new pedestrian pathway that would connect the upper field with the main school buildings. The lower field proposal would replace an existing cinder running track and a separate aging natural grass field with a rubberized running track surface and a synthetic turf athletic field. The lower field would also install bleachers at the middle of the field and a new lighting system around the perimeter of the track. The proposal intends to improve the reliability and quality of the existing facilities. The applicants propose 975 cubic yards of existing sod would be stripped and exported to a site yet to be determined and 965 cubic yards of existing site soil would be excavated from the site and re -graded elsewhere on the site. The project proposes to import 2,500 cubic yards of engineered aggregate fill to create a permeable base for the development of the synthetic turf field. The proposal would increase the site's impervious surfaces from 48,657 square feet (22.1%) to 58,794 square feet (26.8%). Stormwater detention is not proposed. The site has a pedestrian path linking the two fields, which are separated by dense group of evergreen trees. The upper field is framed by deciduous trees to the north, south, and east, which buffer the school grounds from the residential neighborhood to the east. Trees on all sides screen the lower field, except on the north side. Access to the site is provided via pedestrian connections from the school campus to the west and a pedestrian connection to the lower field from 132°d Place SE. The site has a seismic hazard area located in the lower eastside of the site of the soccer field and there are regulated slopes paralleling the soccer field to the east. The Renton School District will be conducting its own SEPA Review. Lindbergh High School Athletic Fieli ovations February 19, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Current Use: The site is currently used as sports fields in association with Lindbergh High School. Zoning/Density Requirements: The subject property is located within the 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 far the light standards would be 80 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 12e Avenue SE to the west and SE 1 b4`h Street to the north, which would require a 15 foot setback from the property lines. There is more than adequate space to meet the setback requirements for the R-8 zoning designation. Landscaping: No landscaping was proposed and none is required for this maintenance proposal. Access/Parking: Parking to this project would be provided via an existing parking lot located west of the lower field. No revisions to parking are proposed. Access to the parking would occur off of 128'" Avenue SE 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. 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 d, rdrDA"H0 v f. fk9 TC4W_, f1T1J'i1 To: City of Renton Planning Division Date: February 25, 2008 From: Eric Gold, ASLA For Renton School District #403 Re: Land Use Permit Master Application Project Narrative - Lindbergh High School 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 I track facility, and existing soccer ! utility field, The District is also pursuing the installation of new athletic field lighting at the renovated football field and track. 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, 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 or an Aquifer Protection Area. • 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 circulation throughout the athletic fields' complex will improve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. There are no Off Site Improvements proposed or required. The total cost of construction of the project component covered by the Land Use action (Variance) is <$100,000. Page 1 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 Site -wide, 1,295 cubic yards of existing sod will be stripped and exported from the site to a location to be determined by the Contractor. 965 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. 2,495 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 Lindbergh 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 but the utility field have formal drainage systems. The current proposal includes renovations and improvements at the football field/ track ("The Lower Field"), and the soccer / utility field ("The Upper Field"), including minor reprogramming of activities to better accommodate the Schools needs. The Lower Field This field currently supports the Lindbergh 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 existing 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. Stormwater from elsewhere on site also passes through this system. More detail is provided in the preliminary stormwater TIR. The proposal seeks to replace the cinder track with a more durable asphalt base with resilient rubberized surfacing, replace the existing natural grass with infilled synthetic turf, and add a field lighting system. This is proposed to be accomplished through a wholesale excavation of the existing surfaces to approximately 1' below existing finished grade and import of a new aggregate base. The design process has led to the re- arrangement of the field event activities that are already in place, i.e., shot put, discus, and javelin ("throwing events"), which will be moved to the upper field, and long -triple jump, pole vault, and high jump ("jumping events"), which will remain at the lower field. The drainage of the track jumping event surfaces will be accommodated in two ways; the track will be an impervious rubberized surfacing system installed over standard asphalt paving which sheet -flows to a swale and catch basin system that is piped to the existing conveyance. The pole vault runway and high jump area (collectively referred to as the "D Area"), and the long/triple jump runways 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. The synthetic turf field will be constructed similarly. 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 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 walking to and from neighborhoods to the south and southeast of the school). 4' height chain link 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 approximately 140 will also be provided. The Upper Field Currently the existing natural grass upper field is used exclusively for soccer practice. The existing field will remain, although the overall size will be reduced to accommodate new javelin, discus, and shot put facilities. New asphalt paving will provide access to and around these improvements. 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. Within the 219,683sf proposed limit of disturbance, 48,657sf or 22.1 % of the surface is currently impervious. The proposal increases impervious surface to 58,794sf or 26.8%. The proposal increases impervious surfaces within the limit of disturbance by approximately 10,100sf. 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 catch basins around the perimeter of the track. There will be no surface runoff from the artificial turf field inside the track; rainwater will percolate vertically through the field surface into a sub -surface drainage collection system. Runoff from the west and north sides of the upper natural grass soccer/field event field will be collected in catch basins near the north end; as per existing conditions, the south and east sides will continue to discharge surface runoff via dispersed sheet flow at the edges of the field. Stormwater detention is not expected to be required. Water runoff that is collected in any of the systems described above will be tributary to an existing on -site drainage conveyance system. The existing drainage conveyance system flows toward the southeast corner of the school property, where it connects to a public drainage system in the neighboring subdivision. Approximately 500 feet downstream of this point of connection, the public drainage system daylights to a ditch system in the subdivision; the ditch appears to be part of a detention facility constructed in the 1970s. The outlet from the detention facility discharges to Molasses Creek, which continues to the Cedar River. 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 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.corn 0 runoff rate between existing and proposed conditions for the 100-yr, 24-hr design storm, is less than 0.5 cfs. Athletic Field Lighting 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. Refer to the attached Athletic Field Illumination Spill Lighting and Glare Analysis. Additional information about the proposed lighting design, equipment, and operation is provided with the Variance Justification Letter and the supplementary 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. Page 4 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 F rr DAHDGAN 10 t NA AAA .M 94�1. i Ri a M�-3 W lFpa _ ` ♦— - l �j&j .. ' .."•' i` x.�, 4 LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL EXISTING CONDITIONS = BRUARY 2009 e n t o n EH I BIT B 46 t v i00 $; �• 'ir _ F � ..� v � • � . 1 F SE LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL 0 PROPOSED FIELD LIGHTING NOT TO SCALE FEBRUARY 2009 enton t)AHOGAN EXH I BIT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMORANDUM To: City of Renton Planning Division Date: February 25, 2008 rdri)/�HoGAN OR _ 5 20p0 From: Eric Gold, ASLA ecoNiso For Renton School District #403 Re: Land Use Permit Master Application Justification for Variance Request Lindbergh High School Athletic Field Renovation & Field Lighting Installation 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 Q.A. Hogan & Associates, Inc. 119 First Avenue S., Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98104 www.dahogan.com (206) 285-0400 Tel (206) 285-0480 Fax 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 III 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 LINDBERGH 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 Gass III level of play per the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Recommended Practice RP-8. The footballlsoccer 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 the initial lighting levels. Equipment The proposed lighting for the field will consist of 44 1500 watt shielded floodlights. The floodlights will be mounted on 6 galvanized steel poles with three on each side of the field. The poles will be installed as close to the field as possible so as to not compromise the safety of the players and to allow for 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 80 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 80 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 10.3 degrees (worst case) and 25.5 degrees (best case) below the horizontal plane of the floodlight. The increased mounting heights will provide for aiming angles of 28.5 degrees (worst case) and 56.3 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 many existing installations throughout the City. 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 SPL1 & SPL2). These calculations are based on an observer at a viewing height of 5 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 80 feet the amount of measurable light delivered at the property lines is a maximum of 1.4 foot-candles. At a mounting height of 30 feet the amount of measurable light delivered at the property lines is a maximum of 6.0 foot-candles. The increased mounting height will reduce the maximum spill light by approximately 76% 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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