2720 ROCKEFELLER AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

F' a� FINAL DECLARATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE L.�u� Description of Proposal: The proposed action is the issuance of building and demolition permits to allow the demolition of a 60-year old three-story building (plus basement) and the construction of an approximately 55,000 sq. ft. replacement building containing meeting rooms, offices, gymnasiums, game courts, swimming pool and locker rooms. The following factors were considered and the listed requirements were placed in response to comments submitted by various City departments during their review of an Environmental Checklist for this proposal: I. The site is zoned B-3, Ceniral. Business Zone, which would allow this use. 2. The existing building is located on the southern portion of the lot contiguous to California, Rockefeller and the alley to the west, and is currently occupied by the Everett YMCA, which is proposing the action. The balance of the lot is asphalt covered. Some shrubbery exists along the north side of the building. The major portion of the building will be demolished with the exception of an existing addition (1960) on the north side. This addition will remain and will be expanded so that the facility at completion will be located on the northern portion of the lot (presently a parking area). Parking for the new facility will then be located of the southern portion. Parking is required in compliance with the Everett Zoning Code as determined by the City's Building Official. The main entrance will face Rockefeller. -.he existing three-story building (plus basement) contains two swimming pools, one of which will remain, offices, gymnasiums and other rooms, some of %•,Bich have been vacated and condemned by the Fire Department. The building Is listed as a building of state historical significance in A Survey of Everett's Historical Properties. The building is included in the state inventory but is not listed in either the state or national register of historic places. 4. Phase I of the project is the major construction and Phase II includes the demolition and the remaining construction. Total building area of the new facility will be about the same as is existing. 5. Drainage must he designed in conformance with the City's drainage ordinance. Since expansion is over existing parking lots on-siie detention is not required, however, a grease trap i.s required. 6. A fire hydrant exists on each corner of the block within which this project is located. 7. A detailed drawing shall be submitted to the Public Works Department showing parking layout, landscaping, driveways, utilities, storm drainage, and all required improvements to the public right-of-way. Public Works Department approval of these drawings is required before any permits are issued. All improvements shall be completed before the Occupancy Permit is issued. 8. During construction, City streets are to be kept clear of dirt and debris,