Planning 2017-06-22 Item 4 - Foster High School Expansion and Birth to Kindergarten - Attachment H: Applicant Response to Conditional Use Permit Criteria

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Ms. Lindsay Brown 1111 February 28, 2017 X111111111111 2160226.30 »llJllJ /a „�% Page 9 of 10 i�tgggp� GOAL 7.8 Noise Abatement: Residential neighborhoods are protected from undue noise impacts, in order to ensure for all residents the continued use, enjoyment, and value of their homes, public facilities and recreation, and the outdoors. • Long -term noise impacts are not expected to occur beyond what currently exist. The SEPA Checklist (see included) has identified potential noise mitigation measures. Parks GOAL 6.1 Safe, Convenient, and Connected System: Parks, recreation opportunities, and open spaces that are close to home and /or work and that are interconnected by safe streets, off - street trails and public transportation. • The recreation facilities, which are being expanded and improved as a result of this project, provide opportunities for recreation for students as well residences within a one -half mile, consistent with policy 6.1.1. • The growing capacity of recreation facilities, usable by residents of different ages, is also consistent with Goals 6.4 and 6.5 of the Comprehensive Plan. Economic Development GOAL 3.6 Increase long -term residency in the City. • Consistent with policy 3.6.4, the project seeks to improve school performance and student success by provided needed capacity, amenities, and site improvements. Tukwila School District seeks to graduate students that are ready to succeed in post- secondary education, career, and citizenship. Capital Facilities The Comprehensive Plan's Capital Facilities Chapter requires adequate public facilities to service development in the City, which would include facilities for public schools. The Tukwila Comprehensive Plan calls for growth, and new school facilities are needed to accommodate that growth. Capacity at the Foster High School site would grow, and the proposed Birth -to- Kindergarten Center would provide service for up to 400 students. The Birth -to- Kindergarten Center will be subject to Transportation Mitigation Impact Fees (TI F). 5. All measures shall be taken to minimize the possible adverse impacts, which the proposed use may have on the area in which it is located. Along with what is described in this letter, a SEPA Environmental Checklist has been prepared that describes measures taken to minimize potential adverse impacts. Other environmental reports, such as a parking analysis, photometric analysis, and Traffic Impact analysis, have also been prepared to both study potential effects of the project and identify measures to minimize effects. �r t