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1 <br /> I <br /> I <br /> Mukilteo School District <br /> SPU 18-88 <br /> Page -4- <br /> I <br /> 14. As ahown on exhibit 8, there is a pcoposed bridge over the open chanr.=1 <br /> of Merrill and Ring Creek �ohich flows in a northerly direction out of <br /> the =ite. 'Ihis channel will be preserved and buffered by a minim�an of <br /> 25' of natural vegetation on each side of the channel. 'it�e City <br /> indicated that the buffering will adeyuately protect this drainage <br /> feature. (Doughty testimony) <br /> 15. Pursuant to the State Fhvironmental Policy Act, a Determination of <br /> Non-Significance was issued by the City on Nov�nber 14, 1988. 'Ihe City � <br /> submitted that important environmentally sensitive features on-site I <br /> have been preserved and protected and that there will be no significant <br /> environmental impact as the result oE the proposed construction. <br /> (Doughty testimony) <br /> 15. Southwest Nerett and the Paine Field area have experienced rapid <br /> gcowth over the past ten years. �Vith the new residential population in <br /> the area, new schools ace needed. The proposed elementary school <br /> Eacility will help satisfy this public need of the City of EVerett. <br /> (Nbrgan testimony) <br /> 16. 'It�e City recamiended approval oE the Special Property Use Permit <br /> subject to the conditions as set forth in the staff repoct. (staff <br /> r�port, Doughty testimony) <br /> 17. 'Ifie storm watec run-off and driveways and parking lots will be <br /> bio-Eiltered through graes lined swales prior to discharge. 'lt�e City <br /> indicated that such a drainage system will be adequate to protect the <br /> dcaina�e channels and the peat boge in the area fran adverse impact. <br /> (Doughty testimony) <br /> 18. '[he DeparCnent of Wildlife recommended that a 50' buffer of natural <br /> vegetation be established arourui the larger bog. It also recomnended <br /> that this area be fenced. 1rie fence, according to the Department as <br /> implied ir. the letter, is neceasary to pcotect fran encroachment of the <br /> azea fran nornal school activities. (exhibit 6) <br /> 14. 'Ihe Department of F7cology submitted camients about the larger bog and <br /> recomnended that an 100' buffer should be required around the perimeter <br /> of the bog. 'ifie City indicated that fencing, a 50' natural buffer, and <br /> lack oE pedestrian access into the bog will adequately protect this <br /> environmental feature and will not impact the entire site nor the bog. <br /> (�chibit 6, Doughty testimony) <br /> 19. 1t�e City of Everett TYaffic �gineer requested a modification of the <br /> Dt15 as adopted by the City to reflect the Eollowina additional <br /> crondition: <br /> Crossing guards must be provided at the intersection of West Casino �I <br /> Road and Sth Avenue Weat during peak student arrival and departura <br /> times as deemed necessary by the City's Traffic E7ngineer. � <br /> ii <br /> � <br />