1901 MERRILL CREEK PKY 2018-01-01 MF Import

' _' �� ' 8. Prior to building construction,the Applicant shall provide a hazardous trce study to detennine which trees could pose a safety risk to proposed buildin�mprovemenu. Trees removed from the buffer shall be rcplaced at a ratio of 3:1 unless ihe trce can be snagged or used as a nursery log(while still eliminating the hazard), in which case the replacement ratio shall be 2:1. Trees should be snagged at a minimum height of 10 feet to provide wildlife habitat. (SEPA Plant and Animal Policies) 9. Clearing of the upland portions of the site and removal of the ha7ardous trces in the buffers will rcsult in increased sunlight in the remaining buffers and allow for growlh of sFwbs and groundcover. Where bufFers arc lacking groundcover, plantings of ground cover must also be provided. Native herbaceous plants such as salal, sword fem and Orcgon grape should be planted. These plants could be salvaged from the upland portions of the site to be developed. (SEPA Plant and Animal Policies) 10. The construction driveway shall not obstruct the existing bike lane on Merrill Creek Parkway, and pedestrian access shall be maintained during construction. (SEPA Transportation Policies) 11. A 525-foot minimum entering site distance from the driveway is required. (SEPA Transportatio� Policies) 12. The left tum sviping must be modified per the recommendation in the traffic study. (SEPA Transportation Policies) 13. The applicant shall provide WSDOT standard right tum tapers at the site driveway. (SEPA Transportation Policies) 14. The minimum driveway throat depth from Merrill Creek Parkway is 35 feet. (SEPA Transportation Policies) The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it dces not have a ptobable significant ' adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement is not required under RC W 43.21 C.030(2)(c). 7'his detertnination assumes compliance with State law and City ordinances related to general environmental protection including but not limited to right-of-way improvement requirements,drainage,etc. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other infortnation on file with the lead agency. This infortnation is available to the public on request. This Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance is specifically conditioned on compliance with the conditions attached hereto which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. I