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