LAND USE CONDITIONS |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: During Construction Condition Details: 17.SEPA – General Noise Mitigation Measures:Construction activities are subject to the limitations of the Seattle Noise Ordinance. Construction-related activities shall be limited to standard construction hours between 7 am and 10 pm on weekdays and between 9 am and 7 pm on Saturdays. Use of impact-type equipment (such as pavement breakers, pile drivers, jackhammers, sand blasting tools, and other impulse noise sources) shall be limited to 8 am and 5 pm on weekdays. During some stages of the project, it is expected that a smaller second shift may work until midnight on weekdays, although work would be limited to activities that generate little noise (such as daily cleanup) and are within the 60 dBA limit of the Noise Ordinance.Throughout construction, the following measures shall be taken, whenever appropriate: substitute hydraulic impact tools with electric models; limit loud talking and music; provide properly sized and maintained mufflers and engine intake silences; provid Verification Group: LU Planner Comments: See full condition on decision |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: During Construction Condition Details: 18.SEPA – Specific Noise Mitigation Measures:During demolition, earthwork, and shoring, deploy portable sound barriers around generators, compressors, and tieback drill rigs. As necessary, also construct temporary barriers of materials at least as dense as one-half inch thick plywood with sound-dampening insulation.During concrete construction, take the following measures when possible: stage concrete trucks at a location outside the Downtown area; pre-fabricate core-wall formwork at the contractor’s off-site facility; pre-fabricate reinforcing steel for the concrete core-wall curtains off-site; locate the concrete pumping station and associated trucks to minimize impacts to residents in nearby buildings and other sensitive land use projects near the site; and use hydraulic jacks to lift the core-wall formwork.During interior construction, pre-fabricate the large duct risers and long interior runs and hoist them into place. Also, screen the building perimeter during steel Verification Group: LU Planner Comments: See full condition on decision |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: During Construction Condition Details: 21.SEPA – Environmental Health:All construction activities are required to conduct potential site cleanup in accordance with applicable Model Toxic Control Act requirements. Any site remediation activities shall be documented in a manner sufficient to obtain property-specific No Further Action determinations from the Washington State Department of Ecology, as applicable.In the event that contaminated soils are encountered during redevelopment of the site, proper precautions, including the following, shall be taken: a) require contractors present during excavation to have health and safety plans in place that address the risks associated with contaminated soils; b) require excavation contactors to have 40-hour HAZWOPER trained individuals available, if necessary, to excavate contaminated soils; c) have an environmental consulting firm on retainer to oversee any work that becomes necessary in response to contaminated soils; and d) comply with all applicable laws and regulations i Verification Group: Only Upon Complaint |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: During Construction Condition Details: 22.SEPA – Air Quality:All construction activities are subject to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency’s regulations regarding demolition activity and fugitive dust emission. These regulations require the following activities, as necessary: sprinkle debris and exposed areas to control dust; cover or wet transported earth material; provide quarry spall areas on-site prior to trucks exiting the site; wash truck tires and undercarriages prior to trucks traveling on City streets; sweep earth tracked or spilled onto City streets; use well-maintained construction equipment and vehicles; avoid prolonged periods of vehicle idling; and schedule the delivery and removal of construction materials and heavy equipment to minimize congestion during peak travel times associated with adjacent streets. Verification Group: Only Upon Complaint |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: During Construction Condition Details: SEPA – Construction Management Plan:The applicant shall adhere to the Construction Management Plan required prior to issuance of the first building permit for each phase Verification Group: Only Upon Complaint |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: During Construction Condition Details: SEPA – Transportation:All construction related truck trips shall cease between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and between 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM Verification Group: Only Upon Complaint |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Final/CofO Condition Details: 10.PCD – Street Car Subsidy :The applicant will provide a letter and security acceptable to the Director of SDOT committing to fund the operation of a third streetcar. The operating subsidy shall be for 10 years and shall begin upon occupancy of Block 14, or earlier, as mutually agreed between SDOT and the applicant. Payment of the subsidy shall be annually and from an invoice prepared by SDOT. Verification Group: LU Planner |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Final/CofO Condition Details: 23.SEPA – Transportation:The project shall contribute its pro-rata share toward the Denny Way Adaptive Control Project (signal timing modifications) up to $50,000 per block. Should the signal timing modification project not be completed within 6 years of payment, the funds shall be returned to the applicant. Verification Group: Only Upon Complaint |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Final/CofO Condition Details: 24.SEPA – Transportation:The proposed project shall implement a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) to reduce commute trips associated with the proposed use on the site. A TMP shall be enacted consistent with the City of Seattle’s Director’s Rule (DPD Director’s Rule 10-2012) before the building permit is approved and recorded with King County prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The TMP goal will be that a maximum of 21% of all trips during the peak commute period will occur by single-occupant vehicles Verification Group: Only Upon Complaint |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Final/CofO Condition Details: 25.Downtown Amenity Standards:All artwork subject of the Final Artwork Plan, required herein for areas bonused under the Downtown Amenity Standards, shall be complete and installed.A document summarizing applicable conditions related to each amenity feature, including but not limited to time commitment, maintenance, public access, and hours of operation, shall be signed by the applicant and recorded with the King County Recorder by DPD. This condition applies to the Urban Plaza on Block 14; the Urban Plaza and Commercial Parcel Park on Block 19, and the Urban Plaza and Commercial Parcel Park on Block 20. Verification Group: Only Upon Complaint |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Final/CofO Condition Details: 6.Compliance with all applicable conditions must be verified and approved by the Land Use Planner, Lisa Rutzick, (206 386-9049) at the specified development stage, as required by the Director’s decision. The Land Use Planner shall determine whether the condition requires submission of additional documentation or field verification to assure that compliance has been achieved. Prior to any alteration of the approved plan set on file at DPD, the specific revisions shall be subject to review and approval by the Land Use Planner Verification Group: LU Planner |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Issuance Condition Details: 13.SEPA – Construction Management Plan:Prior to the shoring and excavation permit for each phase, the applicant shall submit for review and approval a Construction Management Plan approved by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) in consultation with DPD. The plan shall document the following measures (a through j):a) truck haul routes to and from the site; b) peak hour restrictions for construction truck traffic and how those restrictions would be communicated and enforced; c) truck staging areas; d) measures to reduce construction worker trips; e) secure 100 off-street parking spaces through lease or other arrangement as designated construction parking. The price construction workers are charged for this parking shall be set below the neighborhood’s average daily parking rate to prevent workers from parking in other off-site lots at a lower rate. After the building’s parking garage can be certified for occupancy and construction workers can park on-si Verification Group: LU Planner Comments: See full comment on decision |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Issuance Condition Details: 12.Compliance with all applicable conditions must be verified and approved by the DPD Land Use Planner (Lisa Rutzick) at the specified development stage, as required by the Director’s Decision. The Land Use Planner shall determine whether the condition requires submission of additional documentation or field verification to assure that compliance has been achieved. Prior to any alteration of the approved plan set on file at DPD, the specific revisions shall be subject to review and approval by the Land Use Planner. Verification Group: LU Planner |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Issuance Condition Details: 14.SEPA – Wind:Prior to the first building permit after shoring and excavation, the applicant shall incorporate into the project building and site design the wind mitigation measures identified in the EIS Addendum, pp 111-116, or substantially equivalent measures, as repeated in this Decision Verification Group: LU Planner |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Issuance Condition Details: 15.Downtown Amenity Standards:Prior to issuance of the building permit after the foundation permit for each block, a Final Artwork Plan, to the extent required for areas bonused under the Downtown Amenity Standards, shall be submitted by the applicant to the DPD planner. The Final Artwork Plan shall be a refinement of the Preliminary Artwork Plan, and include the following elements:•Selected artist(s);•Drawings indicating location, size, and placement of artwork;•Technical documents outlining in detail the materials and method of attachment of the proposed art;•Maintenance, safety, and security considerations;•Final schedule for installations. Verification Group: LU Planner |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Issuance Condition Details: 16.Prior to the first building permit issuance after shoring and excavation, plans shall be submitted demonstrating compliance with all development standards to which the project is vested per SMC 23.76.026 and implementation of design guidelines as indicated on sheet 20 G1-20.5 through 20 G1-20.7 of the MUP plan set Verification Group: LU Planner |
Record Type: ALL Condition Category: Prior to Construction Permit Issuance Condition Details: 9.PCD – Design Guidelines:Prior to the first building permit issuance after shoring and excavation for each phase, MUP plans will be updated to demonstrate compliance with all development standards to which the project has vested per 23.76.026 in effect on the date of this decision and to demonstrate compliance with implementation of the design guidelines for Blocks 19 and 20. The Design Guidelines for Blocks 19 and 20 shall be referenced in a note incorporated into the Master Use Permit plans for each block, and also in a note incorporated into the Building Permit Plans for each block, in order to facilitate subsequent review of compliance with Design Review and future revisions.Master Use Permit revisions shall be verified and approved by a Land Use Planner for conformance with the issued MUP. The Land Use Planner shall determine whether any revision is a major or minor revision consistent with Client Assistance Memo 224B. Design changes for Blocks 19 and 20 consistent with Verification Group: LU Planner |
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