12115 19TH AVE SE 2016-01-01 MF Import

CONCLUSIONS 1. The appeal is an appeal of the issuance of a Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance issued by the Planning Director on September. 14, 1987. 2. The issues appealed were drainage, animals, noise, light and glare, traffic and air emissions, public services imracts, and a requirement for the developer to sign a L.I.D. covenant for street improvements to 19th Ave. S.E. 3. The appellant must prove that the City erred in issuing the Determination of Non -Significance on this project. 4. The conditions placed in the DNS regarding stormwater drainage (conditions 1, 2, 3 and 7) are adequate to mitigate the significant impacts of the proposal. Staff recommends that the City Council revise the DNS as requested by the Department of Wildlife to make more clear the City's intention that the wetlands be incorporated into the stormwater system, that is, change condition 3 to read, "Prior to the issuance of any permits, a detailed drainage plan must be reviewed and approved by the City. On-site detention must be provided for all storm events. To the extent feasible, the developer should maximize detention in the wetland areas to provide more efficient detention in one and two year storms and 25 and 50 year storms. Drainage must be routed so that it does not run off onto adjacent properties. If possible, drainage should be handled in open swales." 5. Although wildlife activity on the site will be reduced, the two most significant wildlife habitat areas on the site will be maintained to mitigate impacts on wildlife habitat. The resulting development will not have a significant adverse impact on wildlife habitat. 6. Although increased residential use will increase noise levels on the site, the noise levels would be typical of noise associated with multiple family development and would be consistent with the City's SEPA policy which states: To encourage development practices consistent with the noise control ordinance, Ordinance No. 534-78 or as such may be amended or superseded. To minimize the exposure of citizens to the harmful physiological and psychological effects of excessive noise; to control the level of noise in a manner which promotes commerce; the use, value, and enjoyment of property; sleep and repose; and the quality of the environment. 7. The requirement to direct the lights away from single family areas and the recommendation that lighting be a minimum of one to two foot candles are not contradictory. Minimum lighting standards are needed -12-