2700 W MARINE VIEW DR 2018-01-01 MF Import

�pm ro ny b F C C M � H N y � N K n H � ro r�i m t°�� � � °o M , C3 9 H t9 . �r y O y H n O N . t�a�i� H O N Snohomish �ounty Public Uti�ity Di�trict No. 1 SPU 11-89 Page -4- 12 13 14 The Applicant submitted that although tlte area for landscaping on West Pfarine View Drive and Eve-ett Avenue is narrow, the widest point being e3ght feet, it is the intent to have the landscaping be aesthetically pleasing with mitigation of visual impacts. The fence nlong Mar.ine View IIrive will be u wall that will contain panels that reflect the neighborhood and provide identity. The area i�nediately in front of some of [he panels of [he wall may not be landscaped in order to preserve the aesthetic quu'3ty of the wall. On the south side of the proposed site it is the intent of the Applicant cu put groundcover and shrubs. Because this area is small and adjoins a park, excessive vegetation may limit the utility of the small park. Th� Applicant's landscaping representative submitted that che recommended candition for Sargent Cherry trees With 15 foot centers may create a"picket fence" appearance. The witness requested discretion and flexibility for the exact type of landscaping. 15. One of the main concerns of the City of Everett was the amount of noise to be generated from the site. The City expressed concer❑ about maintaining the noise level at its curreut decibel readings. 16. 17. 18 The Applicant submitted testimony that the worse case scenario with all of the ttansformers operating at the reconstructed site will result in a decibel reading of 50 dBA on the first story of the nearest residence an3 53 dBA on the second story. This sound level of SO to 53 dBA is beloN the existing 59 dBA at t`.e same location as meusured by the Applicant. Pursuant to the State Environmentul Policy Act, Snohomish County PUD was the lcad agency. An Environmental Checklist was reviewed by the City oE Everett and based on this Checklist and the review, a'inal Determination of Non-Significance was issued on October 3, 1989. It was determined that the proposal would not have any significant adverse environmental impacts and that an Environmental Impact Statement waa not required. The existing su6station design will accommodate the expansion of the West Marine View Drive and will reault in the site being moze narrow than the original substation. The improved roadHay rrill provide better ingress and egress to the Navy Dase. The restructured substation will imorove the electricaJ. distribution for this portion of the City of Everett. i '.� � 15. The storm drainage of the site will be reviewed by thr_ Department o I�_� En�ineering of the City of Everett. A method of controlling oils and l other contaminuting fluid spills will be reviewed and must be apProved - by the City prior to a❑ Oce��pancy Permit being issued.