2.3 Housing Affected Environment 2009 SEIS. Current Conditions

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1 Discussion: After further planning efforts subsequent to issuance of the CMP-Seattle in 2003, the University determined that it is infeasible and cost prohibitive to renovate the existing Lander Hall and 1101 Café buildings and that they should be demolished and redeveloped with new facilities. Further, it has been determined that it would be beneficial to divide the existing 3- block long contiguous site into three parcels divided by pedestrian walkways that would extend 12th Avenue across Campus Parkway to Lincoln Way and extend 11th Avenue from Campus Parkway to Lincoln Way. In April 2011, the City of Seattle determined that the proposed changes to the CMP-Seattle 2003 with regard to the redevelopment of the Terry/Lander Project site are consistent with the general goals of the CMP-Seattle 2003 and approved the minor plan amendment. 2.3 Housing The following section provides a summary of housing conditions in the site vicinity as identified in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing housing conditions on and in the Terry/Lander Hall Project site vicinity and provides a comparison of housing conditions under the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project to the analysis of housing conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS Affected Environment 2009 SEIS The 2009 SEIS generally described the existing housing conditions on the University campus. The University currently provides two forms of housing for students on-campus: residence halls (dormitories) and student apartment complexes. At that time, the University had the capacity to house approximately 5,000 student beds in dormitories, approximately 1,300 student beds in single-student apartments and 740 students beds in student apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms). The 2009 SEIS indicated University housed approximately 17 percent of enrolled students; whereas, comparable universities house between 20 and 36 percent of their enrolled students. Further, the 2009 SEIS indicated that the Comprehensive Housing Master Plan contemplated the renovation of six existing residence halls (including Terry/Lander Hall) to help meet student housing needs. At the time of the 2009 SEIS, the existing Terry Hall building was identified as having a design capacity of 623 student beds but was accommodating 766 student beds; Lander Hall was identified as having a design capacity of 666 student beds but was currently accommodating 833 student beds for a total of 1,599 residence hall beds being accommodated on the site. Current Conditions Subsequent to issuance of the 2009 SEIS, the University has increased the number of bunk beds and triple rooms accommodated at the Terry/Lander Hall building increasing the current capacity to 1,800 residents. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-35 Chapter 2

2 Subsequent to the issuance of the 2009 SEIS, construction activities associated with new student housing projects on Sites 31W, 32W, 33W and 35W, in the vicinity of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site, have begun and the approximately 1,645 new student beds provided on these sites will be available for use until fall 2011 and fall In addition, as analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the proposed Mercer Hall Project on Site 29W/42W to the south of the site would begin in summer/fall 2011 and would be ready for use in fall The proposed Mercer Hall Project would accommodate a total of 936 new student beds; an increase of 481 beds over existing conditions Impacts On an overall basis, the number of new student beds under the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would be less than the existing conditions and would not exceed the range of housing analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Development of the Terry/Lander Hall Project would likely result in types of construction and operations-related housing impacts similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Housing projects SEIS The 2009 SEIS assumed the existing Terry/Lander Hall buildings would remain in student housing uses. The 2009 SEIS also assumes the Café 1101 within the Terry/Lander Residence Hall complex would provide a centralized dining hall to serve the entire West Campus Sector. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS projected the need to accommodate 850 to 1,000 new single student residential beds. The CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that at that time the University was considering other potential housing sites (other than the 68 redevelopment sites) that could support development of additional single-student spaces. Decisions regarding future development on these alternative sites was stated to be subject to further analysis. The 2009 SEIS included discussion on a minor plan amendment confirming that development of more than the 850-1,000 new beds (as was assumed and analyzed in the 2009 SEIS) is consistent with the goals of the CMP-Seattle Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project The proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would provide approximately 1,778 student beds including 1,205 new student beds in the New Lander Hall, New Terry Hall and New Central Building and approximately 573 beds in the Renovated Terry Hall Building. In general, the amount of new student housing would be less than the number of student beds accommodated under existing conditions (1,800 beds). Consistent with the 2009 SEIS, the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would continue to accommodate student housing uses at a level similar to existing conditions. Further, the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would also provide new student dining facilities, a regional desk, recreational spaces and other student support service areas that would serve students throughout the West Campus Sector. No significant housing impacts would be anticipated. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-36 Chapter 2

3 2.3.3 Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for housing impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project and no further mitigation would be required Conclusions The potential for housing-related impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key housing conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project SEIS Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project The 2009 SEIS assumes the existing The redeveloped Terry/Lander Hall Project site Terry/Lander Hall building would continue in would accommodate 1,778 student beds residential student uses and could be similar to the 1,800 beds accommodated under renovated in the future. existing conditions. 2.4 Aesthetics The following section provides a summary of aesthetic conditions (viewshed, light, glare and shadows) in the site vicinity as identified in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing aesthetic conditions on and in the Terry/Lander Hall Project site vicinity and provides a comparison of aesthetic conditions under the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project to the analysis of aesthetic conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS Affected Environment 2009 SEIS The 2009 SEIS generally described the existing visual character of the West Campus Sector and views in the vicinity of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site. The West Campus Sector is characterized by a variety of uses and buildings and includes student housing, academic, administrative, commercial, multifamily residential, single family residential, recreational and marine buildings. The overall visual character of the site vicinity is reflective of an urban campus with a variety of buildings and uses. Lighting conditions in the area are associated with street lighting and vehicular headlights on area roadways and building lighting. Sources of solar glare in the area include roadways, parking areas, vehicles and building surfaces. Sources of shadows in the area primarily include buildings and mature trees. The CMP-Seattle EIS indicates that the West Campus Sector has the strongest geographic link to the Burke-Gilman Trail and the surrounding neighborhood. It was indicated that the West Campus, in general, depends on orthogonal pattern of streets and sidewalks for pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle circulation and currently does not create a smooth transition from the Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-37 Chapter 2

4 larger University-owned buildings along Campus Parkway into the adjacent residential neighborhood. It was noted that the existing Campus Parkway provides a relatively wide east/wide view corridor running from 15 th Avenue NE on the east to Roosevelt Way NE on the west. Current Conditions Current aesthetic, viewshed, light, glare and shadow conditions in the vicinity of the Terry/Lander Hall Project Site are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS. The visual character of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site is dominated by the existing 13-story Terry Hall and 9-story Lander Hall buildings and the one-story 1101 Café building. The Terry/Lander Hall buildings present a 3-block long contiguous visual barrier and a terminus to the views when looking down 11 th and 12 th Avenues. Two surface parking lots are located in the southeast (W8) and southwest (W9) corners of the site. The site is surrounded by low to midrise academic and student residential buildings, parking lots, and roadways (NE Campus Parkway to the north, Brooklyn Avenue to the east and Lincoln Avenue to the south). Existing sources of light on the site include parking lot lighting, building lighting, and street lighting. Sources of glare include vehicle headlights and building surfaces associated with Terry/Lander Hall. The primary sources of shadows on the Terry/Lander Hall Project site are existing trees and structures associated with Terry/Lander Hall. Sources of shadows in the vicinity of the site include trees and adjacent University buildings. The 2009 SEIS did not discuss the City s view protection regulations. The City of Seattle has adopted regulations (SMC ) that protect views from specific viewpoints and scenic routes, and views of various landmarks, public places, the Space Needle, and skyline views. The City s public view protection policies are intended to: protect public views of significant natural and human-made features: Mount Rainier, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, the downtown skyline, and major bodies of water including Puget Sound, Lake Washington, Lake Union and the Ship Canal, from public places consisting of specified viewpoints, parks, scenic routes, and view corridors identified in Attachment 1 to the SEPA code. 6 There are four components to a viewshed analysis for projects in Seattle: impacts from a Citydesignated viewpoints, impacts to designated views of the Space Needle; impacts of public views on other City-designated historic Landmarks; and, impacts relative to designated scenic routes. No City-designated viewpoints, views of the Space Needle or views of City-designated historic landmarks are located on or in the vicinity of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site. Campus Parkway has been designated as a scenic corridor due to its vistas to Lake Washington, the University Bridge and the City. Subsequent to the issuance of the 2009 SEIS, construction activities associated with new student housing projects on Sites 31W, 32W, 33W and 35W, to the north and northeast of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site, have begun but these new buildings will remain under construction until fall 2011 and fall After construction, these buildings would contribute to 6 Seattle Municipal Code Chap P.2.a.i. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-38 Chapter 2

5 an increase in density in the West Campus Sector and contribute new sources of light, glare and shadows in the area. In addition, as analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the proposed Mercer Hall Project on Site 29W/42W to the south of the site would begin in summer/fall 2011 and would be ready for us in fall After construction, the renovated Mercer Hall Project buildings would contribute to an increase in density in the West Campus Sector and contribute new sources of light, glare and shadows in the area Impacts On an overall basis, the level of development under the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project is similar to or less than the existing conditions and would not exceed the range of development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Development of the Terry/Lander Hall Project would likely result in types of construction and operations-related aesthetic impacts similar to or less than those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Housing projects SEIS The 2009 SEIS assumed the existing Terry/Lander Hall Building and 1101 Café would remain and could be renovated. The 2009 SEIS assumed that buildings and pavement on the West Campus Sector Housing sites would be demolished and redeveloped with new student housing buildings that would increase the density and intensity of development on the sites and in the West Campus Sector. Building heights were assumed to be consistent with the building height limits as defined in the CMP-Seattle 2003 and consistent with other buildings in the area. Changes to the overall visual character of the site were determined to be consistent with urban development of the City and this area. Street trees and landscaping were assumed along the street frontage consistent with City of Seattle requirements. The new residential and student support uses in the West Campus Sector were determined to result in new light sources on the sites, including: interior and exterior building illumination, parking area lighting, street lighting, walkway lighting, open space and gathering space lighting and vehicular traffic. Light levels were determined to be generally higher in the evenings and during the winter months, when there are more hours of darkness. Redevelopment was determined to result in the elimination of many of the existing sources of light on the sites; however, because the overall level of development on the site would be greater than under existing conditions, the overall level of light on the sites would increase; although significant impacts were not anticipated. New sources of glare in the West Campus Sector identified in the 2009 SEIS were identified as reflection from building facades and windows and reflections from vehicle traffic. Development of the new student residential buildings was determined to add new sources of shadows to the area. The longest shadows of the year would generally be found in December due to the low angle of the sun in the winter months, significant impacts associated with shadows were not anticipated. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-39 Chapter 2

6 In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicates the CMP-Seattle s objectives for the West Campus include the creation of mixed-use development that serve the needs of the University while remaining compatible with the surrounding mixed use neighborhood. Potential developments are intended to better define the form of the West Campus, create usable open spaces, pedestrian environments and creation of improved entrances into and connections between potential development and the Burke-Gilman Trail. Further, the CMP-Seattle EIS also indicates potential development should preserve territorial views associated with the north-south streets that bisect West Campus. It was indicated that all potential developments along Campus Parkway would include pedestrian streetscape improvements. Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project Similar to the 2009 SEIS, the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project assumes the existing 9-story Lander Hall and 1-story 1101 Café buildings and two surface parking lots would be demolished. The existing 13-story Terry Hall building in the northwestern portion of the site would remain and would be renovated. Three new 7-story buildings would be developed on the site: The New Terry Hall would be constructed in the western portion of the site south of the Renovated Terry Hall; the New Central Building would be constructed in the central portion of the site and the New Lander Hall would be constructed in the eastern portion of the site. New pedestrian connections would be developed between the Redeveloped Terry Hall Building and the New Central Building and between the New Central Building and New Lander Hall that would extend the views to the south from 11 th Avenue NE and 12 th Avenue NE, consistent with the CMP-Seattle EIS. Street trees and landscaping would be provided along the street frontage consistent with City of Seattle requirements. Accordingly, street trees would be provided along NE Campus Parkway, Brooklyn Avenue NE and Lincoln Avenue. New sources of light and glare and the associated impacts would be similar to existing conditions and assumption in the 2009 SEIS. The extended building area associated with the redevelopment of the Lander Hall and 1101 Café buildings and renovation of Terry Hall would be located to the south of the existing structures. Shadows associated with the extended buildings would be confined to University uses and would not be anticipated to affect NE Campus Parkway to a greater extent that under current conditions. Overall, the building heights of the proposed new development on the site would be less than is present under existing conditions. Changes to the overall visual character of the site would be consistent with urban development of the City and this area, and similar to the adjacent Site 30, 32, 33, and 35 West Campus Student Housing projects analyzed in the 2009 SEIS; the primary views that could be affected by the proposed redevelopment include views from the existing Terry Hall and potentially some views from Condon Hall to the north across NE Campus Parkway. The proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would be consistent with the development assumptions in the 2009 SEIS and fulfill goals of the CMP-Seattle 2003 to reduce the visual impact of the development on the Terry/Lander Hall Project site and significant aesthetic impacts would not be anticipated. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-40 Chapter 2

7 Due to the location of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site south of Campus Parkway, lack of existing views to the mountains, skyline and water due to the existing Terry/Lander Hall complex structures, and the assumed reduction in building height for the Lander Hall, the proposal would not be anticipated to impact the views from Campus Parkway. The proposed north/south view corridors through the site associated with the 11 th Avenue and 12 th Avenue pedestrian routes would increase the potential for views from NE Campus Parkway Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for aesthetic (viewshed, light, glare and shadow) impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project and no further mitigation would be required Conclusions The potential for aesthetics impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key aesthetic conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project SEIS Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project The 2009 SEIS assumed redevelopment of Development of the proposed Terry/Lander the West Campus Student Housing sites Hall Project would result in similar impacts to would intensify the level of development on those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. The the sites; however, the height of the buildings would generally be consistent with other buildings in the area and changes to the proposal would not be anticipated to affect views to the skyline, mountains or water from NE Campus Parkway. overall visual character of the site would be consistent with urban development of the City and this area. The existing buildings and parking lots on the West Campus Student Housing sites would be demolished and new residence hall buildings consistent with existing height limits. Development of the West Campus Student Housing sites would result in new sources of light, glare and shadows. These impacts would represent an increase over existing conditions but would consistent with light, glare and shadow conditions in the area. The existing 9-story Lander Hall and 1-story 1101 Café Building, two surface parking lots and a portion of the onsite below-grade parking lot (Lot X) would be demolished and redeveloped with three, 7-story residence hall buildings. The existing 13-story Terry Hall building would remain and would be renovated. Development of the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would result in similar light, glare and shadow impacts to those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-41 Chapter 2

8 2.5 Historic and Cultural Resources A Historic Resources Addendum Report (April 4, 2011 by BOLA Architecture + Planning) has been completed for the Terry/Lander Hall Project Site for this EIS Addendum and has been included in Appendix B. The following section provides a summary of historic and cultural resource conditions in the site vicinity as identified in the Historic Resources Assessment and in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing historic and cultural resource conditions on and in the vicinity of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site and provides a comparison of historic and cultural resources conditions under the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project to the analysis of historic and cultural resources conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS Affected Environment 2009 SEIS The 2009 SEIS provided a description of the existing cultural and historic resources in the vicinity of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site. Cultural Resources As identified in the 2009 SEIS, no previously recorded archaeological resources were identified within or adjacent to the West Campus Student Housing Project area. The southern portion of Site 29W/42W was identified as being located within 200 feet of the US Government Meander line, which indicates the historic shoreline of Portage Bay. The existing Terry/Lander Hall Project site is not located within 200 feet of the designated US Government Meander line area. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that no previously recorded archaeological resources had been identified on the campus, at that time. Historic Resources The 2009 SEIS did not identify any historic or potentially eligible historic buildings on or in the vicinity of the existing Terry/Lander Hall Project site. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that there were eight designated historic structures on the Campus. Terry/Lander Hall was not identified as a designated historic structure. Current Conditions Cultural Resources Current cultural resources conditions the vicinity of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-42 Chapter 2

9 Historic Resources The following discussion of current historic resources conditions is based upon the Historic Resources Addendum Report provided in Appendix B. The Terry Hall, Lander Hall, and 1101 Café buildings were built between They are not considered to be architecturally significant structures on the Seattle Campus. The Historic Resources Addendum Report identifies six unique pieces of artwork within public spaces in the Terry/Lander Hall Building complex. Three of the pieces were determined to not be of historic significance or meaningful works of art. It was determined that the piece, Portrait of Charles Carroll Terry, located in the Main Lounge on the ground floor may have historic significance and should undergo further assessment by the Libraries Art Advisory Committee. The piece, Topographic, located in the 1101 Café on the first floor was commissioned by the University and installed in 2005 and has been determined to be an important contemporary work. The piece, Binary Code, located in the 1101 Café on the first floor, was commissioned by the University and installed in 2004 and has been determined to be meaningful contemporary work. Other current historic and cultural resource conditions in the vicinity of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS Impacts 2009 SEIS Cultural Resources As identified in the 2009 SEIS, no previously recorded archaeological resources were identified within or adjacent to the Terry/Lander Hall Project site. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that no impacts to cultural resources would be anticipated as a result of redevelopment activities associated with the CMP-Seattle. Historic Resources The 2009 SEIS did not identify any historic or potentially eligible historic buildings on or in the vicinity of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS did not anticipate the actions of the CMP-Seattle to result in any significant historic impacts. In addition, CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that the University is required to prepare an Historic Resources Addendum for any project that makes exterior alterations to a building that is over 50 years of age and for specific historic campus features over 50 years of age. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-43 Chapter 2

10 Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project Cultural Resources As identified in the 2009 SEIS, no previously recorded archaeological resources were identified within or adjacent to the West Campus Student Housing Project area; therefore, no impacts from redevelopment of the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would be anticipated. Historic Resources A Historic Resources Addendum (HRA) has been prepared for the Terry/Lander Hall Project Site in accordance with the requirements of the CMP-Seattle EIS, since the existing structure is over 50 years of age. The HRA determined that the structures on the Terry/Lander Hall Project site were not of historic significance; significant impacts associated with their demolition or renovation would not be anticipated. Of the six unique pieces of artwork located within public spaces in the Terry/Lander Hall Building identified in the Historic Resources Addendum Report (Appendix B), all six of the pieces were determined to be able to be removed and re-hung in the redeveloped Terry/Lander Hall Buildings. The piece, Portrait of Charles Carroll Terry, may have historic significance and should undergo further assessment by the Libraries Art Advisory Committee. It may be appropriate for placement in a public location or in the University Library s Special Collections. The piece, Topographic, has been determined to be an important contemporary work and should be maintained and reinstalled. Plans to move or modify the work should involve a review by the University s public art policies and the State s Art in Public Places program requirements. The piece, Binary Code, has been determined to be meaningful contemporary work and should be maintained and reinstalled. Plans to move or modify the work should involve a review by the University s public art policies and the State s Art in Public Places program requirements Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for historic and cultural resources impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project and no further mitigation would be required except for the additional measure identified below: Artwork identified to be of historic significance or a meaningful piece of artwork would be moved and relocated in accordance with University s public art policies and the State s Art in Public Places program requirements. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-44 Chapter 2

11 2.5.4 Conclusions The potential for historic and cultural resources impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key historic/cultural conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project SEIS Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project The 2009 SEIS did not assume the potential Similar to the 2009 SEIS, no impacts to cultural for impacts to cultural resources on any area resources would be anticipated as a result of in the West Campus Sector except for a small the Terry/Lander Hall Project. portion of Site 29W/42W, south of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site. The 2009 SEIS did not assume the potential for impacts to historic resources in the West Campus Sector. Similar to the 2009 SEIS, no impacts to historic resources would be anticipated as a result of the Terry/Lander Hall Project. 2.6 Transportation The following section provides a summary of transportation-related conditions in the site vicinity as identified in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing transportation conditions on and in the Terry/Lander Hall Project site vicinity and provides a comparison of transportation-related conditions under the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project to the analysis of transportation-related conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS Affected Environment 2009 SEIS The 2009 SEIS provided a description of the transportation-related conditions on the University Campus and the West Campus Sector. At the time of issuance of the 2009 SEIS, of the students who did not reside on campus (commuters), 18 percent drove single-occupancy vehicles to class whereas 82 percent utilized other commute options. Of the students who resided on campus, 2 percent drove single-occupancy vehicles to class whereas 98 percent utilized other commute options including walking, carpooling, transit, bicycling or other means. Approximately 14,230 daily trips were determined to be generated by commuters to/from the campus with 4,290 occurring during the PM peak hour. Existing daily trip generation specific to Terry/Lander was not provided. The 2009 EIS included an analysis of the utilization of existing parking lots in the West Campus Sector and concluded that that excess capacity was available in the existing parking facilities. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-45 Chapter 2

12 Current Conditions Current transportation-related conditions of the overall campus are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS. For the Terry/Lander Project site, approximately 146 parking spaces (90 below grade and 56 surface parking spaces) are provided onsite. Access to the existing parking lots is provided off of Lincoln Way to the south of the site The current access to the below grade parking garage is provided mid-building and is directly north of the terminus to Cowlitz Road. According to the CMP-Seattle 2003 development standard of accommodating one parking space per four new bedrooms, approximately 161 spaces would be required to meet the parking requirements of the existing 643 bedrooms of the site whereas only 146 are currently provided on the site; an existing deficiency of 15 spaces. The unmet parking needs of the current residents of the existing Terry/Lander Hall are currently accommodated by utilizing existing parking capacity in other areas of campus. Street parking spaces are located to the east of Lander Hall on Brooklyn Avenue NE and north of the building along NE Campus Parkway Impacts On an overall basis, the level of development under the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project is consistent with the existing conditions and the transportation-related impacts would not exceed the range of development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Development of the Terry/Lander Hall Project would likely result in types of construction and operations-related transportation-related impacts similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Housing projects SEIS The 2009 SEIS analyzed two parking scenarios for the West Campus Student Housing Projects under Alternative 1. The first parking scenario assumed that 775 parking spaces would be provided within the six West Campus Student Housing project sites with the majority (622 spaces) provided on Site 29W/42W (Mercer Hall) site. This scenario assumed that all of the parking required for the six West Campus Student Housing projects would be provided within the six sites. Only 695 of the 775 spaces provided onsite were required to accommodate the assumed onsite population (per the CMP-Seattle 2003 development standard of accommodating one parking space per four new bedrooms); an excess of 80 spaces was assumed to be constructed. The second parking scenario (limited parking scenario) assumed that no parking would be provided at the redeveloped Site 29W/42W (Mercer Hall site); requiring that parking demand associated with new student housing be accommodated by utilizing existing parking capacity in other areas of campus and/or through other arrangements with the University s Commuter Services office. The 2009 SEIS indicated that sufficient parking on the campus was available to accommodate offsite parking demand under the limited parking scenario. It was noted that on-street parking stalls could be lost to accommodate the streetscape improvements associated with redevelopment. It was indicated that appropriate mitigation would be provided for the loss of any on-street parking. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-46 Chapter 2

13 The 2009 SEIS analysis indicated that the new West Campus Student Housing projects would result in overall traffic conditions in the University area that were similar to or better than existing conditions because of the reduction in student commuter trips; no significant impacts were anticipated. As per University policy, the West Campus Student Housing Projects assumed each site would, at a minimum, provide bicycle lockers to accommodate 3 percent of the building population and covered bicycle racks to accommodate 10 percent of the building population. Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project Per CMP-Seattle 2003 development standard of accommodating one parking space per four new bedrooms, 271 parking spaces would be needed to accommodate the assumed 1,082 bedrooms on the redeveloped Terry/Lander Hall Project site. The proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project assumes 115 parking spaces would be provided onsite in semi-below and below-grade parking. The remaining demand of 156 parking spaces not provided onsite would be accommodated by utilizing existing parking capacity in other areas of campus and/or other arrangements with the University s Commuter Services office. The proposed parking is within the range of parking scenarios analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Similar to the 2009 SEIS, the Terry/Lander Hall Project would result in overall traffic conditions in the University area that were similar to or better than existing conditions because of the reduction in student commuter trips; no significant impacts would be anticipated. Up to 25 on-street parking spaces along NE Campus Parkway and Brooklyn Avenue NE could be displaced to accommodate redevelopment and extend Green Street features on Brooklyn Avenue. Replacement street parking could be provided along Lincoln Way, Cowlitz Street or within University Lot W10. Appropriate mitigation would be provided for the loss of any onstreet parking. The proposed access to the 115 onsite parking spaces is assumed to be off of Lincoln Way, as under existing conditions, but the entrance would be further to the east at the entrance shared with the new loading dock located in the New Lander Building. Relocation of the entrance to the proposed new parking garage to the east would not be anticipated to result in significant impacts. As per University policy, the Terry/Lander Hall Project would be required to provide a minimum of 53 bicycle lockers (to accommodate 3 percent of the building population) and 175 covered bicycle racks (to accommodate 10 percent of the population). The proposal assumes the amount of bicycle parking provided onsite would exceed the minimum requirements of the CMP- Seattle Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for transportation-related impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project and no further mitigation would be required. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-47 Chapter 2

14 2.6.4 Conclusion The potential for transportation-related impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key transportationrelated conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project SEIS Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project The 2009 EIS assumed a range of parking The proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project could be provided on the West Campus assumes 115 parking spaces would be Student Housing sites from spaces. Any unmet parking needs were assumed to provided onsite in semi-below and below grade parking. The remaining demand of 156 parking be accommodated by utilizing existing parking spaces not provided onsite would be capacity in other areas of campus and/or other arrangements with the University s Commuter Services office. accommodated by utilizing existing parking capacity in other areas of campus and/or other arrangements with the University s Commuter Services office. It was noted in the 2009 SEIS that onstreet parking stalls could be lost to accommodate the streetscape improvements associated with redevelopment. It was indicated that appropriate mitigation would be provided for the loss of any on-street parking. The new housing development would result in overall traffic conditions in the University area similar to or better than existing conditions because of the reduction in student commuter trips; no significant impacts were anticipated. The 2009 SEIS assumed each site would, at a minimum, provide bicycle lockers to accommodate 3 percent of the building population and covered bicycle racks to accommodate 10 percent of the building population. Up to 25 on-street parking spaces along NE Campus Parkway and Brooklyn Avenue NE to accommodate redevelopment and extend Green Street features on Brooklyn Avenue. Replacement street parking could be provided along Lincoln Way, Cowlitz Street or within University Lot W10. Appropriate mitigation would be provided for the loss of any on-street parking. Development of the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would result in similar conditions to those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. The proposal assumes the number of bicycle parking spaces provided onsite would exceed the minimum requirements of the CMP-Seattle 2003 and the assumptions of the 2009 SEIS. 2.7 Construction The following section provides a summary of construction-related conditions in the site vicinity as identified in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing construction-related conditions on and in the Terry/Lander Hall Project site vicinity and provides a comparison of construction-related Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-48 Chapter 2

15 conditions under the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project to the analysis of construction-related conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS Affected Environment 2009 SEIS As noted in the 2009 SEIS, the Terry/Lander Hall Project site is located in the West Campus area of the University of Washington campus. The West Campus area is generally characterized as one of the areas of campus with the most development opportunity. The West Campus abuts a lower-scale mixed-use residential/commercial area and has the strongest physical inter-relationship with the surrounding community of any area on campus. As noted in the 2009 SEIS, the primary construction access for the West Campus Student Housing Projects adjacent to the Terry/Lander Hall Project site would be via adjacent roadways and could potentially include Brooklyn Avenue NE and NE Campus Parkway. Current Conditions Current construction-related conditions of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites. As part of the analysis of the Terry/Lander Hall Project, an arborist s report was completed for the Terry/Lander Hall Project (see Appendix D). According to the Terry/Lander Hall Site Arborist s Report, the site contains approximately 97 trees of which 3 meet the City s definition for Exceptional trees. In addition 41 trees, known as the Friendship Grove, are located in the median north of the Terry/Lander Hall Project site within the Campus Parkway median; 17 of which have been determined to be Exceptional Impacts On an overall basis, the level of development under the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project is consistent with the existing conditions and would not exceed the range of development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Development of the Terry/Lander Hall Project would likely result in types of construction-related impacts similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Housing projects SEIS The 2009 SEIS indicated that development on the West Campus Student Housing sites would include the demolition of existing buildings and paved areas. Grading of up to approximately 72,000 cubic yards was assumed to be required to accommodate redevelopment and construction of underground parking garages. Redevelopment of the West Campus Student Housing sites was anticipated to result in dust and emissions from demolition, grading, and construction-related activities that could impact nearby Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-49 Chapter 2

16 sensitive uses such as adjacent residence halls, academic buildings and the Playhouse Theater. As noted in the 2009 SEIS, it is possible that some construction activities for the West Campus Student Housing Projects could occur during evening hours in order to reduce the duration of the overall construction period. This was also likely because the City of Seattle required certain construction activities to be carried out at night to reduce impacts to pedestrians and vehicles during the day. As such, construction activity associated with the West Campus Student Housing Project was noted to potentially be noticeable to some adjacent land uses during evening hours. The 2009 SEIS indicated that the development activities on the West Campus Student Housing sites was anticipated to generate up to 22,909 MTCO 2 e of new greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction activities, production/extraction of construction materials, energy consumption from construction and operation, and vehicle emissions from associated vehicle trips. It was noted that due to the age of some of the buildings on the development sites, hazardous materials could be encountered during construction on the sites. However, in the event that unanticipated hazardous materials were found on the sites, the materials would be treated and/or removed in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards. In the 2009 SEIS, truck related traffic from construction workers and equipment were determined to temporarily impact roadways in the vicinity of the project sites. In addition, truck traffic associated with site excavation and grading would also impact area roadways. Truck trips associated with excavation would be distributed over multiple days and during non-peak times. In addition to excavation-related truck traffic, materials and machinery deliveries were also anticipated. The 2009 SEIS indicated that development of a Construction Management Plan (CMP) would help alleviate construction impacts on the surrounding on- and off-campus roadway networks. The 2009 SEIS proposed that construction truck trips would be limited to non-peak hours and a construction truck route be defined to reduce the impacts on the adjacent roadway systems. This plan was recommended to include a safe route around the construction site for pedestrians and bicyclists. As part of the analysis of the redevelopment of the West Campus Student Housing Project sites, an arborist s report was completed and included in the 2009 SEIS. According to the 2009 SEIS, the six sites contain approximately 270 trees of which 13 trees were exceptional according to the City of Seattle Director s Rule and 38 trees met the University s criteria for Extraordinary, Exemplary or Significant Trees. Approximately 24 trees would be required to be removed to accommodate redevelopment of which five were determined to be exceptional or Extraordinary, Exemplary or Significant Trees. The 2009 SEIS indicated that impacts to Exceptional trees would be mitigated in a manner equal to or exceeding City of Seattle s requirements. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that the proposed CMP-Seattle activities would be anticipated to result in localized short-term air quality impacts due to demolition, excavation, and grading activities as well as the increase in construction truck traffic. The impacts were noted to be temporary and were not anticipated to be significant. It was noted that certain CMP-Seattle Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-50 Chapter 2

17 activities in the West Campus Sector could alter the International Friendship Grove located I the median of Campus Parkway. Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project The proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would be located in the same location as the existing Terry/Lander Hall and would entail a level of building development that is similar to existing conditions. Development of the Terry/Lander Hall Project would include the demolition of Lander Hall, the 1101 Café Building, two existing surface parking lots and the portion of the existing below-grade parking lot beneath the Lander Hall and 1101 Café buildings (Lot X). No grading activities would be required to accommodate redevelopment. Construction activities on the site would include development approximately 315,000-square feet of net new student uses including the 41,000 square feet of new underground parking. Approximately 150,808 square feet of renovation activities would also occur on the existing Terry Hall site. Development of the Terry/Lander Hall Project would result in dust and emissions from demolition, grading, and construction-related activities similar to those assumed under the 2009 SEIS. As indicated in the 2009 SEIS, nearby uses, including adjacent student residences, academic uses and the Playhouse Theater could be temporarily impacted by constructionrelated air pollutants. It is anticipated that the development activities for the Terry/Lander Hall Project would generate greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction activities, production/extraction of construction materials, energy consumption from construction and operation, and vehicle emissions from associated vehicle trips. Approximately 15,734 MTCO 2 e per year would be anticipated to be generated during the lifetime of the Terry/Lander Hall Project redevelopment. (see Appendix C for a completed greenhouse gas emissions worksheet). A Preliminary Limited Hazardous Materials Survey Report was completed for the Terry/Lander Hall Project and is on file with the University s Capital Project s office. The report found that due to the age of onsite buildings, asbestos-containing building materials, lead-containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB-containing materials), mercury-containing components are potentially present. Survey and abatement has been completed on some apartment buildings to remove hazardous materials. A complete hazardous material survey and sampling, where appropriate, would be required prior to demolition and renovation activities to determine the location of hazardous materials and appropriate handling/disposal requirements. Similar to the 2009 SEIS, construction of the Terry/Lander Hall Project would result in truck related traffic from construction workers and equipment would impact roadways in the vicinity of the project sites. All three of the existing Exceptional trees located onsite are proposed to be removed. Impacts to Exceptional trees or trees greater than 2 feet in diameter would be mitigated in a manner equal to or exceeding City of Seattle requirements. It is not anticipated that any trees in the Friendship Grove would be impacted by the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-51 Chapter 2

18 2.7.3 Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for construction-related impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project and no further mitigation would be required Conclusions The potential for construction-related impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key construction-related conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project SEIS Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project Development of the West Campus Student Similar to the 2009 SEIS, development would Housing Projects would include demolition of existing building and parking lots. Grading of up to 72,000 cubic yards would be required to include the demolition of Lander Hall, the 1101 Café, two surface parking lots and a portion of the onsite underground parking lot (Lot X). No accommodate redevelopment of below-grade grading activities would be required to parking structures. accommodate redevelopment. Development of the West Campus Student Housing Projects would result in dust and emissions from demolition, grading, and construction-related activities. Development of the West Campus Student Housing Projects would generate new greenhouse gas emissions of up to 22,909 MTCO 2 e per year associated with construction activities, production/ extraction of construction materials, energy consumption from construction and operation, and vehicle emissions from associated vehicle trips. Development of the West Campus Student Housing Projects would result in constructionrelated truck trip generation associated with grading and product delivery. Development of the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would result in similar levels of dust and emissions to those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Development of the proposed new Terry/Lander Hall Project would result in the generation of 12,052 MTCO 2 e per year. No additional truck trips associated with grading activities would be required. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-52 Chapter 2

19 2009 SEIS Proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project According to the 2009 SEIS, the six sites All three of the existing Exceptional trees on contain approximately 270 trees of which 13 trees were Exceptional and 38 trees met the the Terry/Lander Project site are proposed to be removed. It is not anticipated that any trees University s criteria for Extraordinary, in the Friendship Grove would be impacted by Exemplary or Significant Trees. the proposal. Impacts to Exceptional trees or Approximately 24 trees would be required to be removed to accommodate redevelopment trees greater than 2 feet in diameter would be mitigated in a manner equal to or exceeding of which five were determined to be City of Seattle requirements. exceptional or Extraordinary, Exemplary or Significant Trees. The Exceptional trees were indicated to be replaced in a manner that meets or exceeds the requirements of the City of Seattle. Terry/Lander Hall Project EIS Addendum 2-53 Chapter 2

20 DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY SQUARE FOOTAGE RE-ALLOCATION FROM CENTRAL CAMPUS TO WEST CAMPUS As stated in Chapter 1 of this document, the CMP-Seattle 2003 indicates the amount of new development allowed in each sector during the 10-year planning period covered in the document. The West Campus Sector was allocated 870,000 gross square feet (GSF) of development capacity, provided that 3 million gross square feet of new campus development was not exceeded throughout all sectors. The University proposes to transfer a total of 535,000 GSF of development capacity from the Central Campus Sector to the West Campus Sector (including the 20 percent GSF transfer permitted under the CMP to be exempt from CMP amendment procedures) in order to accommodate proposed new student housing uses and expand the new student residential community. Under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal, the final total development capacity in the West Campus Sector would be 1,405,000 GSF and 1,055,000 GSF for the Central Campus Sector (compared to the current allocation of 1,590,000 GSF for Central Campus). The University would not exceed the limit of 3 million GSF of new campus development identified in the CMP-Seattle The proposed reallocation of development capacity from the Central to West Campus Sectors is consistent with applicable provisions of the CMP-Seattle 2003 and is intended to implement the goals of the Comprehensive Housing Master Plan. The proposed additional 535,000 GSF of student residential and support uses in the West Campus Sector was previously analyzed in the West Campus Student Housing SEIS. 2.1 Noise The following section provides a summary of noise conditions in the West Campus Sector as identified in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing noise conditions in the West Campus Sector and provides a comparison of noise conditions under the proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation to the analysis of noise conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS Affected Environment The 694-acre University of Washington campus is located in northeast Seattle. In general, the campus is bounded by NE 45 th Street on the north; 15 th Avenue NE, Eastlake Avenue NE and I- 5 on the west; Portage Bay and the Lake Washington Ship Canal on the south; and, Union Bay/NE 35 th Street on the west. The West Campus Sector, which contains approximately 46 acres, is generally bounded by 15th Avenue NE on the east, the University Bridge and Roosevelt Way on the west (with some University properties extending further to the west), NE Pacific Street on the south and NE 41st Street on the north SEIS The 2009 SEIS indicated that noise currently generated in the West Campus Sector is indicative of an urban environment and is primarily comprised of vehicular traffic and pedestrian activity. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-54 Chapter 2

21 Noise from occupied buildings, including noise from mechanical and HVAC systems, also contributes to the noise levels. Sensitive uses in the West Campus Sector were identified as single family and multi-family residential uses (primarily located to the north beyond NE 41 st Street, and west beyond Roosevelt Way NE), student dormitory and apartment buildings (including Terry Hall, Lander Hall, Stevens Court and Stevens Court Addition), and academic uses. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that existing noise conditions on the campus vary considerably, with generally higher noise levels toward the periphery of the campus along heavily traveled arterials. The CMP-Seattle EIS noted that campus currently experiences noise primarily from vehicle and boat traffic, recreation and sports programs and periodic construction. The CMP-Seattle EIS noted the overall existing noise conditions for the University campus were acceptable. It was noted that in the West Campus Sector, residential areas along NE 11 th Avenue NE, Roosevelt Way NE, and Campus Parkway subject to traffic-related noise stress. Current Conditions Current noise conditions of the West Campus Sector are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS. Subsequent to the issuance of the 2009 SEIS, construction activities associated with new student housing projects on Sites 31W, 32W, 33W and 35W, have added new temporary sources of noise in the sector. In addition, as analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the proposed Mercer Hall Project on Site 29W/42W in the southern portion of the sector would begin in summer/fall 2011 and would continue through summer/fall 2013 and would add new temporary sources of noise in the sector. Also, as analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would begin in 2012 and would continue intermittently through During construction, these projects would contribute new temporary sources of construction noise in the sector; upon completion of construction and occupancy, the redeveloped housing facilities would represent new sensitive uses in the sector Impacts On an overall basis, the level of development in the West Campus Sector under the proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation (1,405,000 GSF) would not exceed the range of development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS (up to 1,720,320 GSF). The development of the additional building square footage in the West Campus Sector would result in types of construction and operations-related noise impacts similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Housing projects SEIS As indicated in the 2009 SEIS, construction activities associated with development of up to 1,720,320 GSF of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector would generate temporary and periodic noise that could be perceived by nearby sensitive uses. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-55 Chapter 2

22 As indicated in the 2009 SEIS, construction activities would result in temporary and periodic noise from demolition activities, grading activities and building construction. Sensitive noise receptors in the area could perceive construction-related noise. The 2009 SEIS indicated that proposed operations of new student residential uses in the West Campus Sector would include similar noise sources to the existing residential uses, including student activity, pedestrian activity, vehicular traffic to and from the parking garage, garbage pickup, and building noise; however, the assumed development would likely result in increased noise levels over existing conditions due to the increased number of students. According to the 2009 SEIS, vehicular traffic on roadways would continue to be major noise sources in the vicinity after development of the West Campus Student Housing projects. Noise associated with new development could affect adjacent residential uses. However, due to the existing noise environment of the surrounding area and the similarity of the proposed new student residential uses with the residential uses in the area, such noise impacts were not anticipated to be significant. The 2009 SEIS identified a number of measures to minimize noise impacts associated with construction and operations on in the West Campus Sector. The 2009 SEIS concluded that with implementation of the identified mitigation measures, significant noise impacts would not be anticipated. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that depending on the location of construction activity, construction noise could result in annoyance, temporary disruption of academic activities and disturbance to nearby residential areas. The CMP-Seattle EIS also indicated that noise from construction traffic would temporarily increase noise levels along certain roadways in the vicinity of the campus. Over the planning period, significant operational noise impacts from the CMP-Seattle were not expected. Because traffic volumes were not anticipated to increase under the CMP-Seattle, traffic-related noise levels were not expected to increase in duration or intensity. Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation The proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation would result in the development of up to 1,405,000 GSF of new building space under the CMP-Seattle 2003, including new student residential uses, in the West Campus Sector. The amount of development assumed in the West Campus Sector under the proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation is less than the 1,720,320 GSF of new development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Construction activities under the Development Capacity Re-allocation would be similar to the types of construction anticipated in the 2009 SEIS and CMP-Seattle EIS. Sensitive noise receptors in the West Campus Sector could perceive construction-related noise, similar to the 2009 SEIS. Noise associated with construction activities would be temporary and intermittent in nature and would not be anticipated to be significant. Similar to that identified in the 2009 SEIS and CMP-Seattle EIS, overall operational noise levels associated with the Development Capacity Re-allocation would result in noise levels in the West Campus Sector similar in type and intensity to those generated under existing operations. Noise intensity associated with new student housing uses would be anticipated to be somewhat Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-56 Chapter 2

23 greater than under current conditions. Due to the existing noise environment of the surrounding area and the similarity of the proposed residential uses with the residential and academic uses in the area, such noise impacts would not be anticipated to be significant Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for noise impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the proposed Development Capacity Reallocation and no further mitigation would be required Conclusions The potential for noise-related impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites and those assumed in the CMP-Seattle EIS. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key noise conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation SEIS Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation Demolition activities would temporarily Demolition activities associated with generate noise that could be perceived at nearby sensitive receivers. development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation would result in construction noise similar to the noise levels assumed in the 2009 SEIS. Construction activities associated with building construction would temporarily generate noise that could be perceived by nearby sensitive receivers. Operational noise would include student activity, pedestrian activity, vehicular traffic to and from the parking garage, garbage pickup, and building noise; however, the assumed development would likely result in increased noise levels over existing conditions. Construction activities associated with development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation would include building demolition, grading and building construction and would result in similar construction-related noise to that assumed in the 2009 SEIS. Operations associated with development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation in the West Campus Sector would result in similar operations-related noise sources as under existing conditions and sources assumed in the 2009 SEIS. 2.2 Land Use The following section provides a summary of land use conditions in the West Campus Sector as identified in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing land use conditions in the West Campus Sector vicinity and provides a comparison of land use conditions under the proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation to the analysis of land use conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-57 Chapter 2

24 2.2.1 Affected Environment 2009 SEIS The 2009 SEIS generally described the existing land uses on the University Campus and in the West Campus Sector. The West Campus Student Housing Project sites are located on the University of Washington campus in the City of Seattle s University District area. The University District is one of the City s five designated Urban Centers other Urban Centers include Downtown Seattle, Northgate, First Hill/Capitol Hill, and South Lake Union. Based on the City s 20-year growth goals, it is intended that a majority of the City s residential and employment growth occur in these Urban Centers. The University of Washington s Seattle Campus is the dominant land use in the University District. That land use character of the campus in primarily academic in nature, with some administrative, student support, and student housing uses. Other uses in the vicinity of the campus include single family residential, multifamily residential, educational, commercial, and semi-industrial uses. As stated in Chapter 1 and as noted in the CMP-Seattle 2003, for planning purposes the Seattle Campus is divided into four major areas Central, West, South/Southwest, and East campuses. The West Campus Student Housing Project sites are located in the West Campus area. The West Campus, which contains approximately 15 percent of the existing building space on campus, is bounded by 15 th Avenue NE on the east, the University Bridge and Roosevelt Way NE on the west, NE Pacific Street on the south and NE 41 st Street on the north. The University s West Campus is generally characterized as one of the areas on campus with the most development opportunity. This area is primarily comprised of residential student housing, academic, and administrative uses. The West Campus area abuts a lower-scale, mixed-use residential commercial area and has the strongest physical interrelationship with the surrounding community of any area on campus. The CMP-Seattle 2003 indicates that development in this area should be of a different character than found in the Central Campus and designed to be reasonably compatible in scale with the adjacent private development. The University of Washington campus is located within the Major Institution Overlay (MIO) zoning area. As provided in the City of Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) and , development within the MIO boundaries is governed by the CMP-Seattle All University of Washington development occurring within the MIO boundaries must follow the development standards identified in the CMP-Seattle 2003, including: provisions addressing architectural and landscape review, building height, building setbacks, light and glare, signage, telecommunications, parking, open space, and environmental issues. In addition, the CMP-EIS indicated the West Sector of campus had (at that time) 15 percent of the total development square footage on campus with 2,380,000 square feet. Parking was noted to be a major land use in the West Campus Sector. Current Conditions Current land use conditions of the West Campus Sector are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-58 Chapter 2

25 Subsequent to the issuance of the 2009 SEIS, construction activities have begun on new student housing projects on Sites 31W, 32W, 33W and 35W in the West Campus Sector. In addition, as analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the proposed 936-bed Mercer Hall Project on Site 29W/42W in the West Campus Sector would begin in summer/fall 2011 and would be ready for use in fall As analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the proposed 1,778-bed Terry/Lander Hall Project in the West Campus Sector would begin in 2012 and would continue intermittently through After construction, these new student residential buildings would present new student housing uses in the sector Impacts On an overall basis, the level of development under the proposed Development Capacity Reallocation would not exceed the range of development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. The proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation would result in construction and operationsrelated land use impacts similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS SEIS The 2009 SEIS assumed West Campus Student Housing Project would demolish up to 152,048 GSF of existing building and displace existing parking, administrative and residential uses. Up to 1,720,320 GSF of new student housing uses were assumed to be developed in the West Campus Sector comprising up to 3,882 new student beds and 775 below-grade parking spaces. The 2009 SEIS identified potential impacts that could occur with the redevelopment of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector, including changes in land use, compatibility with surrounding land uses, and indirect impacts. The 2009 SEIS indicated that activity levels (i.e. noise and vehicle/pedestrian traffic associated with site population) would increase with the redevelopment of new student housing units in the West Campus Sector and would generally exhibit a level of activity consistent with other student housing buildings on campus and in the vicinity and would be compatible with surrounding uses. In general, increased activity levels would be consistent with the existing urban character of the area and would not result in significant land use impacts. The assumed development of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector was anticipated to be generally compatible with adjacent uses; no significant impacts were anticipated. Construction activities associated with the development of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector was anticipated to result in temporary impacts to nearby sensitive uses but these impacts were not anticipated to be significant. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that implementation of the CMP-Seattle would result in direct indirect and construction-related land use impacts. Overall, the implementation of development of the CMP-Seattle would result in intensification of uses on the campus and replacement of some existing buildings, open space and parking. The type, character and pattern of land uses on campus were not expected to change under the CMP-Seattle. The West Campus Sector was identified as one of the portions of campus most affected by the CMP-Seattle. The percentage of floor area in the West Campus area was anticipated to Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-59 Chapter 2

26 increase from 15 to 21 percent over the time period covered by the CMP-Seattle. The CMP- Seattle EIS also indicates that construction of the building sites could result in temporary impacts to adjacent land uses including fugitive dust, emissions, noise and increased construction traffic. Construction impacts were assumed to be temporary in nature and, with implementation of proper mitigation measures, were not expected to result in significant impacts. Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation The Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would include development of up to 535,000 GSF of new student residential in the West Campus Sector for a total of up to 1,405,000 GSF; less than the maximum of 1,720,320 GSF analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. In general, potential impacts of the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would be similar to or less than those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing projects, including changes in land use, compatibility with surrounding land uses, and indirect impacts. Activity levels (i.e. noise and vehicle/pedestrian traffic associated with site population) under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would increase due to the increased building density and increased onsite population. Redevelopment under the Development Capacity Reallocation proposal in the West Campus Sector would result in a larger number of student living in the sector, and an increase in the number of people traveling to and from the site. Activity levels would generally exhibit a level of activity consistent with other student housing buildings on campus and in the vicinity and would be compatible with surrounding uses. In general, activity levels would be consistent with the existing urban character of the sector and would not result in significant land use impacts. Similar to the 2009 SEIS, the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would be generally compatible with surrounding land uses and is not anticipated to result in significant land use impacts. Construction activities associated with the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would be similar to those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS and are anticipated to result in temporary impacts to nearby sensitive uses but these impacts are not anticipated to be significant. In addition, construction and operational land use conditions associated with the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would be similar to that identified in the CMP-Seattle EIS Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for land use impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal and no further mitigation would be required Conclusions The potential for land use impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites and those assumed in the CMP-Seattle EIS. No additional Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-60 Chapter 2

27 significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key land use conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal SEIS Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation The 2009 SEIS assumed West Campus The development under the Development Student Housing Project would demolish Capacity Re-allocation proposal could existing buildings parking lots, displace demolish existing buildings parking lots, existing uses and development new student residential uses of up to 1,720,320 GSF. displace existing uses and development new student residential uses of up to 1,405,000; less than the maximum analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Activity levels would increase with redevelopment of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector. Anticipated activity levels would be consistent with other student housing facilities in the area and significant impacts would not be anticipated. Activity levels associated with development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would be similar to or less than existing conditions and those identified in the 2009 SEIS and significant impacts would not be anticipated Relationship to Plans and Policies 2009 SEIS The 2009 SEIS included an analysis of plans and policies from the University of Washington and City of Seattle applicable to development of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector. The analysis included a discussion of the following: The 1998 City-University-Community Agreement; University of Washington Master Plan Seattle Campus ; The City of Seattle s Comprehensive Plan; The University Community Urban Center Plan; The City of Seattle Land Use Code; and The City of Seattle Alley Vacations Criteria. Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation The type and level of development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would be similar to or less than those assumed in the 2009 SEIS and the relationship of the Proposed Actions to the Plans and Policies would be similar to that described in 2009 SEIS, with the exception of the discussion related to the CMP-Seattle 2003 provided below. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-61 Chapter 2

28 University of Washington Master Plan Seattle Campus 7 Summary: The Board of Regents and the City of Seattle adopted the CMP-Seattle 2003 in January The CMP-Seattle 2003 identifies which areas of the campus to preserve as open space; establishes circulation patterns including internal streets, pedestrian pathways, and parking areas; identifies new building locations; identifies how the UW will manage its transportation needs and mitigate increased traffic; and determines how UW-related development will integrate with the University District s adopted neighborhood plan. The CMP- Seattle 2003 envisions the construction of approximately 3 million square feet of development at 68 potential sites on campus. For planning purposes, the CMP-Seattle 2003 divided the Seattle Campus into four different areas including the Central, West, South/Southwest, and East Sectors. Each area is characterized by varying structures and uses and each area follows a list of objectives that represent ideas for future development. The Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would affect the West Sector which contains approximately 46 acres and is generally bounded by 15th Avenue NE on the east, the University Bridge and Roosevelt Way on the west (with some University properties extending further to the west), NE Pacific Street on the south and NE 41st Street on the north. The CMP-Seattle 2003 contains guidelines to guide development of campus development areas and the individual development sites. The CMP-Seattle 2003 identified the West Campus as the area of campus with the most development opportunity and the area which may absorb the majority of new development over the life of the CMP-Seattle The majority of sites identified in the CMP-Seattle 2003 for development of student housing facilities are located in the West Sector. The CMP-Seattle 2003 specific objectives for the West Campus sector include: Create new facilities that better define the form of West Campus, utilizing the grid of existing streets as the structure for buildings and open space; Create a mix of uses that best serve the needs of the University and surrounding community; Make better use of the Campus Parkway area by improving traffic and circulation, the quality of open space, and the image of the community and the University; Strengthen connections to the Central Campus and South Campus; Create more inviting campus edges and entrances; Transform surface parking into structured parking; Improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities and connections; and Contribute to the achievement of the University Community Urban Center Plan. Discussion: The Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal is intended to meet the current housing goals of the University and the City including improving and increasing the student housing stock and alleviating pressure on private off-campus housing stock within the University District. Increasing the resident population of the area would improve the vitality of the University District neighborhood, enhance the urban environment and provide an improved pedestrian experience. 7 University of Washington, 2003 Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-62 Chapter 2

29 The establishment of new student housing in the West Campus would increase the level of activity in the area and enhance the pedestrian experience. New potential features, such as street trees and planting buffers for storm water treatment, would be intended to create an environment for the pedestrian that is sheltered from vehicles and aesthetically pleasing. Development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation would include features to enhance the access and safety of students using bicycles to commute to class including: connections to dedicated bike lanes, sharrow lanes, secure and covered bike parking and connections to the Burke Gilman Trail. Under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal, existing surface parking lots in the West Campus would be developed with new student housing facilities. Parking associated with the new student housing as well as displaced spaces associated with the existing lots would be accommodated over time through a combination of provision of new structured parking spaces beneath housing facilities, utilizing existing parking capacity in other areas of campus and/or other arrangements with University of Washington Commuter Services. Summary: The CMP-Seattle 2003 identifies approximately 68 potential development sites throughout the campus, and includes guidelines and policies for development on these sites. Consistent with Section IIC of the 1998 City-University Agreement, changes to an adopted Master Plan are categorized as Exempt Changes, Minor Amendments or Major Amendments. Exempt Changes include changes meeting development standards and within the same sector, re-striping or moving of parking spaces, change in the phasing of construction and any increase in below-grade area. Minor Amendments include changes that are not considered exempt changes or major amendments and would not result in greater environmental impacts, relate to existing development standards and would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, and implement goals and objectives of an adopted neighborhood plan. Major Amendments include changes that are not considered exempt changes or minor amendments, or relate to an increase in height, expansion of campus boundary or a reduction in housing stock. A Minor Amendment request for the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal, as discussed in detail below, has been submitted to and approved by the City of Seattle. Discussion: After further planning efforts subsequent to issuance of the CMP-Seattle in 2003, the University determined that it would be beneficial to develop additional new student housing in the West Campus Sector. The University proposes to transfer a total of 535,000 GSF of development capacity from the Central Campus Sector to the West Campus in order to accommodate proposed new student housing uses. The final total development capacity in the West Campus Sector would be 1,405,000 GSF and 1,055,000 GSF for the Central Campus Sector. In April 2011, the City of Seattle determined that the proposed changes to the CMP-Seattle 2003 with regard to the reallocation of development capacity square footage from the Central Campus Sector to the West Campus Sector is consistent with the general goals of the CMP- Seattle 2003 and the City approved the minor plan amendment. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-63 Chapter 2

30 2.3 Housing The following section provides a summary of housing conditions in the West Campus Sector as identified in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing housing conditions on and in the West Campus Sector and provides a comparison of housing conditions under the proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal to the analysis of housing conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS Affected Environment 2009 SEIS The 2009 SEIS generally described the existing housing conditions on the University campus. The University currently provides two forms of housing for students on-campus: residence halls (dormitories) and student apartment complexes. At that time, the University had the capacity to house approximately 5,000 student beds in dormitories, approximately 1,300 student beds in single-student apartments and 740 students beds in student apartments (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms). The 2009 SEIS indicated University housed approximately 17 percent of enrolled students; whereas, comparable universities house between 20 and 36 percent of their enrolled students. At the time of the 2009 SEIS, the existing student housing buildings in the West Campus Sector included Terry Hall, Lander Hall, Mercer Hall and Stevens Court Apartments. Current Conditions Subsequent to the issuance of the 2009 SEIS, construction activities associated with new student housing projects on Sites 31W, 32W, 33W and 35W have begun with the approximately 1,645 new student beds provided on these sites anticipated to be available for use in fall 2011 and fall In addition, as analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the demolition of the existing 455 bed Mercer Hall building and development of the proposed 936-bed Mercer Hall Project on Site 29W/42W in the West Campus Sector would begin in summer/fall 2011 and would be ready for use in fall Also as analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the demolition of the existing 1,800 bed Terry/Lander Hall building and development of the proposed 1,778-bed Terry/Lander Hall Project in the West Campus Sector would begin in 2012 and would continue intermittently through After construction, these new student residential buildings would present new student housing uses in the sector. The total new student housing development in the West Campus Sector including development on Sites 31W, 32W, 33W, 35W and the proposed Terry/Lander Project and Mercer Hall Project would result in the accommodation of 2,104 net new student beds Impacts On an overall basis, the number of new student beds under the Development Capacity Reallocation proposal would not exceed the range of development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. The development of additional housing units in the West Campus Sector would likely result in Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-64 Chapter 2

31 types of construction and operations-related housing impacts similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Housing projects SEIS The 2009 SEIS assumed that approximately 1,720,320 GSF of new development could be developed in the West Campus Sector (including residential, parking, dining, and other student support uses) that would accommodate up to 3,882 students. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that the campus population was expected to increase over the lifetime of the CMP-Seattle resulting in an increased demand for housing. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS projected the need to accommodate 850 to 1,000 new single student residential beds. The 2009 SEIS included discussion on a minor plan amendment confirming that development of more than the 850-1,000 new beds (as was assumed and analyzed in the 2009 SEIS) is consistent with the goals of the CMP-Seattle Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation The Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would support the University s goal of providing new student housing resources in the West Campus area that meet student housing needs and create the opportunity for a greater percentage of the student population to live on campus. The total new student housing development currently proposed in the West Campus Sector including development on Sites 31W, 32W, 33W, 35W and the proposed Terry/Lander Project and Mercer Hall Project, along with previously approved development under the CMP-Seattle 2003, would result in total net development of approximately 1,248,325 GSF accommodating 2,104 net new beds; greater than the West Campus development capacity of 870,000 GSF. The amount of CMP-Seattle 2003 development assumed under the Development Capacity Reallocation (1,405,000 GSF) would be less than the maximum analyzed in the 2009 SEIS which was 1,720,320 GSF; therefore, the impacts would be similar to or less than those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. The Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would transfer approximately 535,000 GSF of development capacity from Central Campus (resulting in 1,405,000 GSF of development capacity in West Campus) to accommodate the new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for housing impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal and no further mitigation would be required. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-65 Chapter 2

32 2.3.4 Conclusions The potential for housing-related impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key housing conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal SEIS Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation The 2009 SEIS assumes the development of The Development Capacity Re-allocation up to 1,720,320 GSF of new student housing space in the West Campus Sector. proposal would result in 1,405,000 GSF of development capacity to accommodate the current and proposed student housing development in the West Campus Sector. 2.4 Aesthetics The following section provides a summary of aesthetic conditions (viewshed, light, glare and shadows) in the West Campus Sector as identified in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing aesthetic conditions on and in the West Campus Sector and provides a comparison of aesthetic conditions under the Development Capacity Re-allocation to the analysis of aesthetic conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS Affected Environment 2009 SEIS The 2009 SEIS generally described the existing visual character of the West Campus Sector. The West Campus Sector is characterized by a variety of uses and buildings and includes student housing, academic, administrative, commercial, multifamily residential, single family residential, recreational and marine buildings. The overall visual character of the West Campus Sector is reflective of an urban campus with a variety of buildings and uses. Lighting conditions in the sector are typical of an urban street environment and are primarily associated with street lighting, vehicular headlights on area roadways and building lighting. Sources of solar glare in the sector include roadways, parking areas, vehicles and building surfaces. Sources of shadows in the sector primarily include buildings and mature trees. The CMP-Seattle EIS indicates that the West Campus Sector has the strongest geographic link to the Burke-Gilman Trail and the surrounding neighborhood. It was indicated that the West Campus in general depends on orthogonal pattern of streets and sidewalks for pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle circulation and currently does not create a smooth transition from the larger University-owned buildings along Campus Parkway into the adjacent residential neighborhood. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-66 Chapter 2

33 Current Conditions Current aesthetic, viewshed, light, glare and shadow conditions in the West Campus Sector are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS. Subsequent to the issuance of the 2009 SEIS, construction activities have begun on new student housing projects on Sites 31W, 32W, 33W and 35W in the West Campus Sector. In addition, as analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the proposed Mercer Hall Project on Site 29W/42W in the West Campus Sector would begin in summer/fall 2011 and would be ready for use in fall As analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would begin in 2012 and would continue intermittently through After construction, these buildings would contribute to an increase in density in the West Campus Sector and contribute new sources of light, glare and shadows in the area Impacts On an overall basis, the level of development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would not exceed the range of development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would likely result in types of construction and operations-related aesthetic impacts similar to or less than those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Housing projects SEIS The 2009 SEIS assumed that buildings and pavement on the West Campus Sector Housing sites would be demolished and redeveloped with new student housing buildings that would increase the density and intensity of development on the sites and in the West Campus Sector. Building heights were assumed to be consistent with the building height limits as defined in the CMP-Seattle 2003 and consistent with other buildings in the area and changes to the overall visual character of the site were consistent with urban development of the City and this area. Street trees and landscaping were assumed along the street frontage consistent with City of Seattle requirements. The new residential and student support uses in the West Campus Sector were determined to result in new light sources on the sites, including: interior and exterior building illumination, parking area lighting, street lighting, walkway lighting, open space and gathering space lighting and vehicular traffic. Light levels were determined to be generally higher in the evenings and during the winter months, when there are more hours of darkness. Redevelopment was determined to result in the elimination of many of the existing sources of light on the sites; however, because the overall level of development on the site would be greater than under existing conditions, the overall level of light on the sites would increase; although significant impacts were not anticipated. New sources of glare in the West Campus Sector identified in the 2009 SEIS were identified as reflection from building facades and windows and reflections from vehicle traffic. Development of the new student residential buildings were determined to add new sources of shadows to the area. The longest shadows of the year would generally be found in December due to the low Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-67 Chapter 2

34 angle of the sun in the winter months, significant impacts associated with shadows were not anticipated. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicates the CMP-Seattle s objectives for the West Campus include the creation of mixed-use development that serve the needs of the University while remaining compatible with the surrounding mixed use neighborhood. Potential developments are intended to better define the form of the West Campus, create usable open spaces, pedestrian environments and creation of improved entrances into and connections between potential development and the Burke-Gilman Trail. Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation The Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal assumes development of a total of 1,405,000 GSF of development in the West Campus Sector, less than the 1,720,320 GSF of development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Similar to the 2009 SEIS, redevelopment under the Development Capacity Re-allocation would include demolition of existing structures and redevelopment with new student housing uses that would increase density and intensity of development in the sector. Similar to the 2009 SEIS, building heights would be assumed to be consistent with the building height limits as defined in the CMP-Seattle 2003 and consistent with other buildings in the area and changes to the overall visual character of the site would be consistent with urban development of the City and this area. Street trees and landscaping would be assumed along the street frontage consistent with City of Seattle requirements. Assumptions regarding new sources of light, glare and shadows under the Development Capacity Re-allocation would be similar to the assumptions for the West Campus Student Housing Projects in the 2009 SEIS. The Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would be consistent with the development assumptions in the 2009 SEIS and fulfill goals of the CMP-Seattle 2003 to create a mixed-use development that serve the needs of the University while remaining compatible with the surrounding mixed use neighborhood Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for aesthetic (viewshed, light, glare and shadow) impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal and no further mitigation would be required Conclusions The potential for aesthetics impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key aesthetic conditions under the 2009 SEIS and Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-68 Chapter 2

35 2009 SEIS Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation The 2009 SEIS assumed redevelopment of Development under the Development Capacity the West Campus Student Housing sites Re-allocation proposal would result in similar would intensify the level of development on impacts to those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. the sites; however, the height of the buildings would generally be consistent with other buildings in the area and changes to the overall visual character of the site would be consistent with urban development of the City and this area. The existing buildings and parking lots on the West Campus Student Housing sites would be demolished and new residence hall buildings consistent with existing height limits. Development of the West Campus Student Housing sites would result in new sources of light, glare and shadows. These impacts would represent an increase over existing conditions but would consistent with light, glare and shadow conditions in the area. Demolition activities associated with development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would result in similar impacts to those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would result in similar light, glare and shadow impacts to those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. 2.5 Historic and Cultural Resources The following section provides a summary of historic and cultural resource conditions in the West Campus Sector as analyzed in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing historic and cultural resource conditions in the West Campus Sector and provides a comparison of historic and cultural resources conditions under the Development Capacity Re-allocation to the analysis of historic and cultural resources conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS Affected Environment 2009 SEIS Cultural Resources As identified in the 2009 SEIS, no previously recorded archaeological resources were identified within or adjacent to the West Campus Sector. The southern portion of Site 29W/42W was identified as being located within 200 feet of the US Government Meander line, which indicates the historic shoreline of Portage Bay which provides an indication of where the historic shoreline existed prior to recent fill or alteration. As a result, development on Site 29W/42W was noted to be subject to the City of Seattle Director s Rule Site 29W/42W was noted to be located in a sensitive ethnographic area and is located within less than a mile west of a known Native American settlement area and 0.5 miles northwest of an important trail that connected Union Bay with Portage Bay; although previous cutting and Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-69 Chapter 2

36 grading activities on the site over time has likely disturbed or removed pre-contact materials that may have been located on the site. The CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that no previously recorded archaeological resources had been identified on the campus at that time. Historic Resources The 2009 SEIS did not identify any historic or potentially eligible historic buildings on any of the six West Campus Student Housing Sites. Two on-campus structures within the West Campus Sector are noted to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, the Washington Historic Register and potentially eligible for designation as a Seattle Landmark: the Commodore Apartments ( th Avenue NE) and the Duchess Apartments ( th Avenue NE). One on-campus structure, the Columbia Lumber Company Office (3935 University Way NE) is noted to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, the Washington Historic Register and potentially eligible for designation as a Seattle Landmark. One off-campus historic structure, The College Inn, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington Historic Register, is noted to be adjacent to Site 35W. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that there were eight designated historic structures on the Campus; none of which is located in the West Campus Sector. Current Conditions Cultural Resources Current cultural resources conditions the West Campus Sector are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS. In addition to Site 29W/42W, the southwestern portion of the West Campus Sector is located within 200 feet of the US Government Meander line, located in a sensitive ethnographic area, and, is located within less than a mile west of a known Native American settlement area and 0.5 miles northwest of an important trail that connected Union Bay with Portage Bay. Historic Resources Current historic resource conditions the West Campus Sector are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS Impacts 2009 SEIS Cultural Resources As identified in the 2009 SEIS, no previously recorded archaeological resources were identified within or adjacent to the West Campus Sector. For Site 29W/42W, the excavation activities associated with development of the below-grade parking structure on the site was noted to have the potential to encounter pre-contact resources due to its location within 200 feet of the Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-70 Chapter 2

37 Government Meander line. To minimize the potential for impacts associated with an inadvertent discovery of resources during excavation, an inadvertent discovery plan was identified as mitigation. As for all development projects on the University of Washington campus, if any resources of potential archaeological significance are encountered during construction, the University of Washington would comply with applicable regulations including the stoppage of work and notification of appropriate agencies. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that no impacts to cultural resources would be anticipated as a result of redevelopment activities associated with the CMP-Seattle. Historic Resources The 2009 SEIS did not identify any historic or potentially eligible historic buildings on the six West Campus Student Housing sites but did identify four eligible historic buildings within or adjacent to the West Campus Sector. Redevelopment activities on Site 35W were anticipated to occur adjacent to one of the potentially eligible historic resources. The 2009 SEIS identified that this site could experience temporary construction-related impacts (i.e. noise, dust, vibration) from redevelopment activities on the site; however, these impacts were not anticipated to be significant. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS did not anticipate the actions of the CMP-Seattle to result in any significant historic impacts. Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation Cultural Resources As identified in the 2009 SEIS, no previously recorded archaeological resources were identified within or adjacent to the West Campus Student Housing Project area. Similar to the description in the 2009 SEIS for Site 29W/42W, any excavation or redevelopment activities that occur within 200 feet of the Government Meander line would include the potential to encounter pre-contact resources. To minimize the potential for impacts associated with an inadvertent discovery of resources during excavation, an inadvertent discovery plan would be required. As for all development projects on the University of Washington campus, if any resources of potential archaeological significance are encountered during construction, the University of Washington would comply with applicable regulations including the stoppage of work and notification of appropriate agencies. Historic Resources The 2009 SEIS did not identify any historic or potentially eligible historic buildings on the six West Campus Student Housing sites but did identify four eligible historic buildings within or adjacent to the West Campus Sector. Redevelopment under the Development Capacity Reallocation proposal would not be assumed to directly impact the four eligible historic resources as none are identified as Redevelopment Sites in the CMP-Seattle Redevelopment could occur adjacent to one of the potentially eligible historic resources. These sites could experience temporary construction-related impacts (i.e. noise, dust, vibration) from development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-71 Chapter 2

38 Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal on the site; however, these impacts are not anticipated to be significant. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS did not anticipate the actions of the CMP-Seattle to result in any significant historic impacts Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for historic and cultural resources impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal and no further mitigation would be required Conclusions The potential for historic and cultural resources impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key historic/cultural conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal SEIS Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation Similar to the 2009 SEIS, the potential for impacts to cultural resources associated with development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation would be anticipated only for areas within 200 feet of the Government The 2009 SEIS did not assume the potential for impacts to cultural resources on any area in the West Campus Sector except for a small portion of Site 29W/42W which lies within 200 feet of the US Government Meander line. To minimize the potential for impacts associated with an inadvertent discovery of resources during excavation, an inadvertent discovery plan was required. Meander line, similar to Site 29W/42W. To minimize the potential for impacts associated with an inadvertent discovery of resources during excavation, an inadvertent discovery plan would be required. The 2009 SEIS did not assume the potential for impacts to historic resources in the West Campus Sector. Similar to the 2009 SEIS, no impacts to historic resources would be anticipated as a result of the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal. 2.6 Transportation The following section provides a summary of transportation-related conditions in the West Campus Sector as identified in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing transportation conditions in the West Campus Sector and provides a comparison of transportation-related conditions under the Development Capacity Re-allocation to the analysis of transportation-related conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-72 Chapter 2

39 2.6.1 Affected Environment 2009 SEIS The 2009 SEIS provided a description of the transportation-related conditions on the University Campus and the West Campus Sector. At the time of issuance of the 2009 SEIS, of the students who did not reside on campus (commuters), 18 percent drove single-occupancy vehicles to class whereas 82 percent utilized other commute options. Of the students who resided on campus, 2 percent drove single-occupancy vehicles to class whereas 98 percent utilized other commute options including walking, carpooling, transit, bicycling or other means. Approximately 14,230 daily trips were determined to be generated by commuters to/from the campus with 4,290 occurring during the PM peak hour. The 2009 EIS included an analysis of the utilization of existing parking lots in the West Campus Sector and concluded that that excess capacity was available in the existing parking facilities. Current Conditions Current transportation-related conditions of the overall campus are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS Impacts On an overall basis, the level of development under the Development Capacity Re-Allocation proposal and impacts would not exceed the range of development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. The Development Capacity Re-Allocation proposal would likely result in types of construction and operations-related transportation-related impacts similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Housing projects SEIS As stated previously, the 2009 SEIS analyzed two parking scenarios for the West Campus Student Housing Projects; the first assumed that all of the parking required to accommodate the six West Campus Student Housing Project sites (775 spaces) would be provided within the redevelopment of the six sites whereas the limited parking scenario assumed that limited parking would be provided for the six sites (158 spaces). The 2009 SEIS indicated that sufficient parking on the campus was available to accommodate offsite parking demand for the maximum development square footage (1,730,000 GSF) under the limited parking scenario by utilizing existing parking capacity in other areas of campus and/or through other arrangements with the University s Commuter Services office. It was noted that on-street parking stalls could be lost to accommodate the streetscape improvements associated with redevelopment. It was indicated that appropriate mitigation would be provided for the loss of any on-street parking. The 2009 SEIS analysis indicated that the new West Campus Student Housing projects would result in overall traffic conditions in the University area that were similar to or better than existing Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-73 Chapter 2

40 conditions because of the reduction in student commuter trips; no significant impacts were anticipated. As per University policy, the West Campus Student Housing Projects assumed each site would, at a minimum, provide bicycle lockers to accommodate 3 percent of the building population and covered bicycle racks to accommodate 10 percent of the building population. Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation Similar to the 2009 SEIS, student housing development under the Development Capacity Reallocation could provide parking within the redevelopment sites or could provide limited parking on the redeveloped sites and accommodate parking needs by utilizing existing parking capacity in other areas of campus and/or through other arrangements with the University s Commuter Services office. Because the overall amount of development assumed under the Development Capacity Re-allocation (1,405,000 GSF) is less than the maximum amount analyzed in the 2009 SEIS (1,720,320 GSF), sufficient capacity is assumed to be available to accommodate the parking needs of the proposal. Similar to the 2009 SEIS, the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would result in overall traffic conditions in the University area that were similar to or better than existing conditions because of the reduction in student commuter trips; no significant impacts would be anticipated. As per University policy, redevelopment occurring under the Development Capacity Reallocation proposal would provide a minimum of bicycle lockers to accommodate 3 percent of the building population and covered bicycle racks to accommodate 10 percent of the population Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for transportation-related impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project and no further mitigation would be required Conclusion The potential for transportation-related impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key transportationrelated conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-74 Chapter 2

41 2009 SEIS Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation The 2009 EIS assumed a range of parking Similar to the 2009 EIS, parking needs not could be provided on the West Campus provided within individual redevelopment sites Student Housing sites from spaces. would be accommodated by utilizing existing Any unmet parking needs were assumed to parking capacity in other areas of campus be accommodated by utilizing existing parking and/or other arrangements with the University s capacity in other areas of campus and/or Commuter Services office. other arrangements with the University s Commuter Services office. The new housing development would result in overall traffic conditions in the University area similar to or better than existing conditions because of the reduction in student commuter trips; no significant impacts were anticipated. The 2009 SEIS assumed each site would, at a minimum, provide bicycle lockers to accommodate 3 percent of the building population and covered bicycle racks to accommodate 10 percent of the building population. Under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal, development would result in similar conditions to those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. For development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal, it is assumed each site would, at a minimum, would provide bicycle lockers to accommodate 3 percent of the building population and covered bicycle racks to accommodate 10 percent of the building population. 2.7 Construction The following section provides a summary of construction-related conditions in the West Campus Sector as identified in the 2009 SEIS, a description of existing construction-related conditions in the West Campus Sector and provides a comparison of construction-related conditions under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal to the analysis of construction-related conditions and impacts provided in the 2009 SEIS Affected Environment 2009 SEIS As noted in the 2009 SEIS, the West Campus area of the University of Washington is generally characterized as one of the areas of campus with the most development opportunity. The West Campus abuts a lower-scale mixed-use residential/commercial area and has the strongest physical inter-relationship with the surrounding community of any area on campus. As noted in the 2009 SEIS, the primary construction access for the West Campus Student Housing Projects would be via adjacent roadways and could potentially include Brooklyn Avenue NE, NE Campus Parkway, NE 41 st Street, NE 40 th Street, NE Pacific Street, 11 th Avenue NE, and 12 th Avenue NE. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-75 Chapter 2

42 Current Conditions Current construction-related conditions of the West Campus Sector are generally consistent with the discussion presented in the 2009 SEIS. Subsequent to the issuance of the 2009 SEIS, construction activities have begun on new student housing projects on Sites 31W, 32W, 33W and 35W in the West Campus Sector. In addition, as analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the proposed Mercer Hall Project on Site 29W/42W in the West Campus Sector would begin in summer/fall 2011 and would be ready for use in fall As analyzed in this EIS Addendum, construction activities associated with the proposed Terry/Lander Hall Project would begin in 2012 and would continue intermittently through After construction, these buildings would present new sensitive uses in the sector Impacts On an overall basis, the level of development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would not exceed the range of development analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. The Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would likely result in types of construction-related impacts similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS SEIS The 2009 SEIS indicated that development on the West Campus Student Housing sites would include the demolition of existing buildings and paved areas. Grading of up to approximately 72,000 cubic yards was assumed to be required to accommodate redevelopment and construction of underground parking garages. Redevelopment of the West Campus Student Housing sites was anticipated to result in dust and emissions from demolition, grading, and construction-related activities that could impact nearby sensitive uses such as adjacent residence halls, academic buildings and the Playhouse Theater. As noted in the 2009 SEIS, it is possible that some construction activities for the West Campus Student Housing Projects could occur during evening hours in order to reduce the duration of the overall construction period. This was also likely because the City of Seattle required certain construction activities to be carried out at night to reduce impacts to pedestrians and vehicles during the day. As such, construction activity associated with the West Campus Student Housing Project was noted to potentially be noticeable to some adjacent land uses during evening hours. The 2009 SEIS indicated that the development activities on the West Campus Student Housing sites was anticipated to generate up to 22,909 MTCO 2 e of new greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction activities, production/extraction of construction materials, energy consumption from construction and operation, and vehicle emissions from associated vehicle trips. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-76 Chapter 2

43 It was noted that due to the age of some of the buildings on the development sites, hazardous materials could be encountered during construction on the sites. However, in the event that unanticipated hazardous materials were found on the sites, the materials would be treated and/or removed in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards. In the 2009 SEIS, truck related traffic from construction workers and equipment were determined to temporarily impact roadways in the vicinity of the project sites. In addition, truck traffic associated with site excavation and grading would also impact area roadways. Truck trips associated with excavation would be distributed over multiple days and during non-peak times. In addition to excavation-related truck traffic, materials and machinery deliveries were also anticipated. The 2009 SEIS indicated that development of a Construction Management Plan (CMP) would help alleviate construction impacts on the surrounding on- and off-campus roadway networks. The 2009 SEIS proposed that construction truck trips would be limited to non-peak hours and a construction truck route be defined to reduce the impacts on the adjacent roadway systems. This plan was recommended to include a safe route around the construction site for pedestrians and bicyclists. As part of the analysis of the redevelopment of the West Campus Student Housing Project sites, an arborist s report was completed and included in the 2009 SEIS. According to the 2009 SEIS, the six sites contain approximately 270 trees of which 13 trees were exceptional according to the City of Seattle Director s Rule and 38 trees met the University s criteria for Extraordinary, Exemplary or Significant Trees. Approximately 24 trees would be required to be removed to accommodate redevelopment of which five were determined to be exceptional or Extraordinary, Exemplary or Significant Trees. Impacts to Exceptional trees would be mitigated in a manner equal to or exceeding City of Seattle s requirements. In addition, the CMP-Seattle EIS indicated that the proposed CMP-Seattle activities would be anticipated to result in localized short-term air quality impacts due to demolition, excavation, and grading activities as well as the increase in construction truck traffic. The impacts were noted to be temporary and were not anticipated to be significant. Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation Development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would result in dust and emissions from demolition, grading, and construction-related activities similar to those assumed under the 2009 SEIS. As indicated in the 2009 SEIS, nearby sensitive uses, including residences and academic uses, could be temporarily impacted by construction-related air pollutants. It is anticipated that the development activities under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would generate greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction activities, production/extraction of construction materials, energy consumption from construction and operation, and vehicle emissions from associated vehicle trips at levels similar to or less than those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. In the event that hazardous materials are found during redevelopment activities under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal, the materials would be treated and/or removed in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-77 Chapter 2

44 As analyzed in the 2009 SEIS, construction under the Development Capacity Re-allocation would result in truck related traffic from construction workers and equipment that would impact roadways in the vicinity of the project sites. In addition, truck traffic associated with site excavation and grading would also impact area roadways. The Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal could result in the removal or relocation of existing trees, including trees that have been determined to be Exceptional per the City of Seattle s DR Impacts to Exceptional trees or trees greater than 2 feet in diameter would be mitigated in a manner equal to or exceeding City of Seattle s requirements Mitigation Measures Mitigation measures to minimize the potential for construction-related impacts associated with construction and operations of new student housing uses in the West Campus Sector were identified in the 2009 SEIS. These measures would be applicable to the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal and no further mitigation would be required Conclusions The potential for construction-related impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2009 SEIS for the West Campus Student Housing sites. No additional significant unavoidable adverse impacts would be anticipated. See below for a comparison of key construction-related conditions under the 2009 SEIS and the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal SEIS Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation Development of the West Campus Student Development under the Development Capacity Housing Projects would include demolition of Re-allocation proposal would include the existing building and parking lots. Grading of up to 72,000 cubic yards would be required to accommodate redevelopment of below-grade demolition of existing structures and grading activities at levels similar to or less than those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. parking structures. Development of the West Campus Student Housing Projects would result in dust and emissions from demolition, grading, and construction-related activities. Development of the West Campus Student Housing Projects would generate new greenhouse gas emissions of up to 22,909 MTCO 2 e per year associated with construction activities, production/ extraction of construction materials, energy consumption from construction and operation, and vehicle emissions from associated vehicle trips. Development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would result in similar levels of dust and emissions to those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal would result in generation of new greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction activities, production/ extraction of construction materials, energy consumption from construction and operation, and vehicle emissions from associated vehicle trips at levels similar to or less than that analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-78 Chapter 2

45 2009 SEIS Proposed Development Capacity Re-allocation Development of the West Campus Student Development under the Development Capacity Housing Projects would result in constructionrelated truck trip generation associated with construction-related truck trip generation Re-allocation proposal would result in grading and product delivery. associated with grading and product delivery at levels similar to or less than those analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. According to the 2009 SEIS, the six sites contain approximately 270 trees of which 13 trees were Exceptional and 38 trees met the University s criteria for Extraordinary, Exemplary or Significant Trees. Approximately 24 trees would be required to be removed to accommodate redevelopment of which five were determined to be exceptional or Extraordinary, Exemplary or Significant Trees. The Exceptional trees were indicated to be replaced in a manner that meets or exceeds the requirements of the City of Seattle. Development under the Development Capacity Re-allocation proposal could result in the removal or relocation of existing trees, including trees that have been determined to be Exceptional per the City of Seattle s DR to an extent similar to that analyzed in the 2009 SEIS. Impacts to Exceptional trees or trees greater than 2 feet in diameter would be mitigated in a manner equal to or exceeding City of Seattle requirements. Development Capacity Re-allocation EIS Addendum 2-79 Chapter 2

46 Appendices Appendix A- Table of Trees and Landscape Plans Mercer Hall Appendix B- Historic Resources Addendum Terry/Lander Hall Appendix C- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Terry/Lander Hall Appendix D - Tree Inventory and Assessment Terry/Lander Hall

47 Appendix A Table of Trees and Landscape Plans Mercer Hall

48 May 2011 An arborist s report entitled, UW Housing: Site 29/42 Mercer Hall, Project No , by Tree Solutions Consulting Arborists, was submitted to the University in December Copies of this report are on file with the University s Capital Projects Office. Subsequent planning and design efforts have superseded the information provided in this report. This EIS Appendix includes an updated Table of Existing Trees for the Mercer Hall site which provides specific information about the existing onsite trees and updated landscape plan drawings which identify the impacts of the proposal to existing trees.

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53 Tree Solutions Inc. Consulting Arborists Page 1 of 7 Updated April 20, 2011 Location Site 29/42 UW Student Housing Table of Trees Revised April 20, 2011 Tree # Status Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) Multi stem (MS) DSH Botanical name Common name Canopy area Notes Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree Condition Rating Pinus nigra Austrian pine Estimated Cost to Transplant Too large to TP = size and cost $20, E 24.6 Pinus nigra Austrian pine 74 Exceptional, too large to TP size and cost $30, Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree Damaged base Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine Pinus nigra Austrian pine Pinus nigra Austrian pine Pinus nigra Austrian pine Pinus sylvestris Scots pine Pinus sylvestris Scots pine Acer rubrum Red maple Pinus sylvestris Scots pine Dead tree Pinus sylvestris Scots pine Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine Cedrus atlantica Atlas cedar Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree Dead tree Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine shared canopy w Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree TP 13.0 Acer rubrum Red maple TP $10, Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree TP 6.9 Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree TP $5,000 April 20, 2011

54 Tree Solutions Inc. Consulting Arborists Page 2 of 7 UW Student Housing Table of Trees Revised April 20, 2011 Tree # Status Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) Multi stem (MS) DSH Botanical name Common name Condition Rating Canopy area Notes Estimated Cost to Transplant Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust 77 TP = No, bad location, poor condition $1, TP 9.3 Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree TP $8, Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree 74 No TP= poor form/ condition $8, TP 7.1 Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree TP $1, Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree Poor tree, dead top 7824 TP 7.1 Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree TP/S $1, Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust Pinus spp White pine? TP 7.1 Pinus spp White pine? TP $8, Pinus sylvestris Scots pine 77 Tree is dying TP 15.6 Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust TP = off site? Acer saccharinum Silver maple R 10.7 Acer saccharinum Silver maple Retainable Thuja plicata Western red cedar Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine 77 Shared canopy w other ponderosa Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine 77 Shared canopy w 0.00 other ponderosa Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine 74 Shared canopy w 0.00 other ponderosa Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine 77 Shared canopy w 0.00 other ponderosa Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine 77 Shared canopy w 0.00 other ponderosa 7838 R 12.1 Acer rubrum Red maple Retainable April 20, 2011

55 Tree Solutions Inc. Consulting Arborists Page 3 of 7 UW Student Housing Table of Trees Revised April 20, 2011 Tree # Status Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) Multi stem (MS) DSH Botanical name Common name Canopy area Notes 7839 R 7.1 Acer rubrum red maple Retainable Shared canopy w Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa pine other ponderosa Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree Dead Acer sp. Striped bark maple Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree , 4.4, 4.4, , 1, 1 Acer spp. Striped bark maple R 9.1 Acer rubrum Red maple Retainable Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Port orford cedar Condition Rating Estimated Cost to Transplant , 4.6, 5.2, 4.3, 3.8 Acer sp. Striped bark maple Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Port orford cedar Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Port orford cedar Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Port orford cedar , 4.5, 6.1, 5.9 Acer spp. Striped bark maple R 12.6 Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Port orford cedar Retainable 7853 R , 7.2, 2, 2, 7.2, 6.1 Acer spp. Striped bark maple Retainable 7854 R 14.1 Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree Retainable Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip tree Exceptional, Can be transplanted despite 7868 TP, E 15.3 Acer davidii spp. Grosseri Stripebark maple wild root $10,000 April 20, 2011

56 Tree Solutions Inc. Consulting Arborists Page 4 of 7 UW Student Housing Table of Trees Revised April 20, 2011 Diameter at Tree # Status Standard Height (DSH) Multi stem (MS) DSH Botanical name Common name Canopy area Notes Estimated Cost to Transplant Shared canopy Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust Shared canopy Thuja plicata Western red cedar $8,000 Shared canopy Thuja plicata Western red cedar Shared canopy Thuja plicata Western red cedar Shared canopy Picea pungens Blue spruce ",5", 5" Acer palmatum Japanese maple ", 5" Acer palmatum Japanese maple Exceptional, TP= $5 8K, has rooting root system. NOT a Good 7876 E ,5,3.5,4" Acer circinatum Vine maple candidate $8, Acer circinatum Vine maple TP 5.1 Styrax japonica Styrax $8, Styrax japonica Styrax poor treeno top Acer circinatum Vine maple , 3, 4, 4 Acer circinatum Vine maple Remove = one sided Magnolia soulangiana Saucer magnolia growth $5,000 Remove = one sided Acer palmatum Japanese maple growth $10,000 Condition Rating 7884 TP, E 8.0 Maytenus boaria Mayten Exceptional, TP offsite $8,000 April 20, 2011

57 Tree Solutions Inc. Consulting Arborists Page 5 of 7 UW Student Housing Table of Trees Revised April 20, 2011 Tree # Status Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) Multi stem (MS) DSH Botanical name Common name Condition Rating Canopy area Notes Estimated Cost to Transplant 7885 TP, E 13.7 Acer davidii spp. Grosseri Grosser's maple Shared canopy w Exceptional, Possible TP depends on what emerges at demo of planter $10, TP, E 15.1 Acer davidii spp. Grosseri Gosser's maple 74 Shared canopy w Exceptional, Possible TP depends on what emerges at 0.00 demo of planter $10, Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust R 20.9 Pseudotsuga menziesii Doug fir Retainable 7889 R 18.0 Pseudotsuga menziesii Doug fir Retainable 7890 R 8.0 Pyrus calleryana Callery pear 77 Poor co dominant union, could be 0.00 retained in place 7891 R 7.6 Pyrus calleryana Callery pear retain in place 7892 R 7.0 Pyrus calleryana Callery pear retain in place Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust 77 Shared canopy with Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust 71 Shared canopy with Pinus nigra Austrian pine E 31.5 Sequoia sempervirens Redwood Exceptional. Surface roots and very near foundation, not a candidate for TP April 20, 2011

58 Tree Solutions Inc. Consulting Arborists Page 6 of 7 UW Student Housing Table of Trees Revised April 20, 2011 Tree # Status Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) Multi stem (MS) DSH Botanical name Common name Canopy area Notes Pinus nigra Austrian pine Pinus nigra Austrian pine Pinus nigra Austrian pine Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust Pinus sylvestris Scots pine Pinus sylvestris Scots pine Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust Pinus sylvestris Scots pine Condition Rating Estimated Cost to Transplant Gleditsia triancanthos Honey locust do not TP = Poor form Pinus nigra Austrian pine Pinus contorta var. 'contorta' Shore pine Below Exceptional Size Pinus contorta var. 'contorta' Shore pine Pinus contorta var. 'contorta' Shore pine Pinus contorta var. 'contorta' Shore pine Betula pendula European birch 74 do not TP = Poor form, poor tree Pinus contorta var. 'contorta' Shore pine Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Ganoderma present Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova April 20, 2011

59 Tree Solutions Inc. Consulting Arborists Page 7 of 7 UW Student Housing Table of Trees Revised April 20, 2011 Tree # Status Diameter at Standard Height (DSH) Multi stem (MS) DSH Botanical name Common name Canopy area Notes Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova Pinus contorta var. 'contorta' Shore pine , 8, 6.5, 4, Pinus sylvestris Scots pine Pyrus calleryana Callery pear Pyrus calleryana Callery pear Pyrus calleryana Callery pear Pyrus calleryana Callery pear Buried base, weak 7947 R 14.0 Douglas fir fir canopy. Retainable 7948 R 8.0 Pyrus calleryana Callery pear Retainable 7949 R 6.0 Pyrus calleryana Callery pear Retainable 7950 R 8.0 Pyrus calleryana Callery pear Retainable Total canopy sq ft 39, Condition Rating Estimated Cost to Transplant E * Meets City definition of Exceptional, Directors Rule Total Transplant Cost $169,000 TP Possible transplant R Possible to retain tree in place Remove tree Remove tree: small or dead, no replacement required. Transplant tree on site Transplant tree off site April 20, 2011

60 Appendix B Historic Resources Addendum Terry/Lander Hall

61 Terry-Lander Hall Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, INTRODUCTION Background The University of Washington is planning a project for Terry-Lander Hall, likely to involve substantial demolition of Lander Hall and renovation of Terry Hall. The assembly of two dormitories is located in the western portion of the University's Seattle campus along NE Campus Parkway. The proposed project site is bounded by NE Campus Parkway on the north, Brooklyn Avenue NE on the east, NE 40th Street on the south, and the NE 40th Street off-ramp from the University Bridge on the west. Consistent with its historic preservation policies as outlined in its "University of Washington Master Plan Seattle Campus" of January 2003 (2003 Seattle Campus Master Plan), the University of Washington has sought historic and architectural information about Terry-Lander Hall in a Historic Resources Addendum (HRA). This type of document is provided for any project that makes exterior alterations to a building over 50 years old, or is adjacent to a building or a significant campus feature older than 50 years, and for public spaces as identified in Fig. III-2 of the 2003 Seattle Campus Master Plan. The report provides historical and architectural information about the building assembly, which was constructed in two phases Terry Hall in 1953 and Lander Hall in 1957 making the buildings 54 to 58 years old respectively. This HRA was developed by Preservation Planner Sonja Sokol Fürész and Principal Susan Boyle, AIA, of BOLA Architecture + Planning. The research was undertaken and an initial report prepared in July 2010 January It was augmented with additional research on the artwork within the building in March Research Sources BOLA undertook research to provide historical context and other information about the development of the west campus area and the building history and design. Research sources included drawings, maps, and studies available at the University of Washington Facilities Records. Research also included a review of the digital historic photo collections of the Seattle Municipal Archives, UW Libraries Special Collections, and the Museum of History and Industry. Information about the proposed project comes from the October 2010 Draft Pre-Design Report, and discussion with Troy Stahlecker of the UW Capitol Projects Office. Information about the artwork came from visual inspection and limited information on file at UW Housing and Food Services. 2. HISTORIC PRESERVATION FRAMEWORK The University Stewardship and Historic Preservation Policies As noted in the 2003 Seattle Campus Master Plan, the Regents provide stewardship for historic university properties. As part of its development, the University assures that preservation of historic resources is considered through provision of an HRA. According to the Master Plan, the intent of the HRA is to "provide a context to insure that important elements of the campus, its historical character and value,

62 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 2 environmental conditions and landscape context are preserved, enhanced, and valued. [It] further insures that improvements, changes and modifications to the physical environment are analyzed and documented." Based on historic campus planning documents, the 2003 Seattle Campus Master Plan identified significant buildings that are associated with the early development of the campus and early campus master plans the 1898 Oval Plan, the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Plan, and the 1915 Regents Plan. The Master Plan also identified significant and unique landscapes on the campus. The Terry-Lander Hall property and adjacent spaces are not identified as early campus development or as unique and significant landscapes (Fig. III-5, p. 31). 3. HISTORICAL CONTEXT Development of the University of Washington's Campus The University of Washington was established by the State Legislature in 1861 as the first public university in the state. It was initially sited on a ten-acre parcel of land in what is now downtown Seattle. By the late 1880s, increasing university enrollment and the expanding city made a new campus desirable. In 1891, the University Land and Building Commissioners hired local architect William E. Boone to develop a comprehensive plan for a new campus at its present site, and in 1895 the campus was moved there. Engineering professor A.H. Fuller developed the Oval Plan in 1898 to guide the location of future buildings. This early campus plan included only the northern portion of the university site. The Oval Plan, also known as the Fuller Plan, c (From Johnston, p. 20.) In 1903, the Board of Regents hired the Olmsted Brothers, renowned landscape architects, to prepare a design for a general campus plan. Before the resulting 1904 Olmsted Plan could be realized, the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Plan was developed. The fair was sited on the undeveloped lower

63 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 3 (southern) two-thirds of the campus, with the exposition plan and landscape design provided by the Olmsted Brothers. That portion of the campus' present plan descends from the Olmsteds' Beaux-Arts design for the 1909 fair. The AYP grounds reverted back to the University in 1909, providing the central axis of Rainier Vista and related axes. After the AYP, most of the University's buildings were constructed in the Central and South campus areas. The Regents Plan of 1915, designed by the unofficial campus architect, Carl F. Gould and the Seattle architecture firm of Bebb and Gould, became the University's guiding planning document for the two subsequent decades. It reaffirmed the Olmsteds' AYP grounds and adapted the symmetry and formality in a design for the upper campus. The plan served as the basis for subsequent construction and set the Collegiate Gothic character for the architectural design of campus buildings. The Regents Plan proposed grouping Liberal Arts programs on the upper campus, administrative and library facilities at its core on the Central Quadrangle, and the Science programs along Rainier Vista and the southern portion of Stevens Way. Major athletic facilities were later to be located along the eastern edge of the campus near Lake Washington. This plan was consistent with other Beaux-Arts and City Beautiful designs for American civic centers, towns, and campuses during the period between the 1880s and 1930s, such as those for Chicago, St. Louis, Columbia University, and the University of California at Berkeley. Borrowing principles from grand European city and villa plans of the 16th and 17th centuries, Beaux-Arts plans included axial alignments, balance and symmetry, and a hierarchical order reinforced by the use of landscape. Unlike many other campuses, which have compromised their original Beaux-Arts and City Beautiful campus concepts, much of the plan of the University of Washington has remained essentially intact. Principles of the plan have been used in recent master plans, guiding contemporary construction on the campus and extensions to the south and west. In 1934, the Regents requested a reexamination and update of Bebb and Gould's 1915 plan. The resulting 1935 Plan essentially reaffirmed the earlier one, while recommending some changes, such as the location of a student union building east of the library, the siting of a health sciences complex south of Northeast Pacific Street, and location of student housing along the northeasterly campus ridge. View west along Campus Parkway, under construction in (Seattle Municipal Archives, item no. Following World War II, major changes included an influx of students attending on the G.I. Bill and establishment of the medical school in The basic campus plan was again updated, resulting in the 1948 Plan. The same year, the campus expanded beyond its historical west boundary for the first time, with the development of Campus Parkway (which would be completed in 1953). The southwest portion of campus, where Terry- Lander is located, was largely an urban residential neighborhood. Post-World War II campus buildings were designed in a variety of Modern styles and emphasized new materials and expressive structures. Outstanding among these is the Faculty Center ( ), on the east side of Stevens Way in central campus. In 1957 a University Architectural Commission was established to guide campus growth and building design, and a University architect was appointed.

64 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 4 Two associated dormitories, also named Terry and Lander, were constructed on another part of campus in Located along Mountlake Boulevard near the University s stadium, the original Lander Hall was designed by the Bremerton Naval Yard as the US Naval Training Camp s Aviation Dormitory. The original, adjacent Terry Hall was also designed by the Bremerton Naval Yard and served as the Naval Officer s Dormitory. Both buildings became men s dorms in 1919, and both were demolished in The present Terry and Lander Halls were designed in the 1953 and 1957, respectively, in the Modernist International style. Two other large-scale, concrete frame buildings, Schmitz and Condon Halls, were constructed in 1970 and 1973 along the north side of Campus Parkway. This area is continuing to grow with the development of new student housing. Two aerial views indicate the development of the campus and area west of 15th Avenue NE over time. Left: Aerial view from the northeast, Note the neighborhood grid to the west of campus, largely composed of single-family residential at this time. (UW Libraries Special Collections, negative no. UW2169.) Below left: Aerial view from the south, Terry-Lander is visible near the center of the photo, while the historic campus area is to the right. (UW Libraries Special Collections, negative no. UW19638z.)

65 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 5 Development of the Post-War University Dormitory Planning of the university campus in the United States has its origins in European academic models, particularly the English collegiate style. English academic institutions included the provision of student lodging as part of their role, while continental European universities typically did not. Because American schools predominantly followed the English model, they have traditionally sought to encompass the full scope of a student's life including social, academic, and athletic aspects. The dormitory plays an important role in the development of this complete educational environment. After the United States was settled, land-grant universities were planned and built during the second half of the 19th century. The expansive amount of land available for development was a major factor in the design of these campuses, with plenty of area to organize buildings and outdoor spaces. Frederick Law Olmsted was involved in the design of many land-grant campuses, and advocated for dormitories built as large-scale domestic houses, rather than "barracks." In contrast to land-grant universities, schools founded in urban centers, where land was scarce, developed without attention to the living needs of students, who were expected to find their own accommodations. As universities continued to grow and become more specialized, there was a movement in the academic realm to reclaim the intimacy and camaraderie that had once defined the collegiate experience. This led to the development of "monastic quadrangles," often dedicated to a college or field of study, at many universities. The "quads" organized habitation and study around a central open space in plan, replicating the medieval cloister. At the same time fraternities were becoming increasingly popular on many campuses, as organizations that met the social and housing needs of the students. In the 1920s and 1930s the design of dormitories became a major architectural issue. There was debate through design and discussion about the best way to organize a dormitory. The typical "American" method consisted of many rooms off of a long double-loaded corridor, while the "English" type was organized with many private stairwells serving a smaller number of units. Although the less desirable American "barracks" style dormitories were predominant, the structures were often designed in a Collegiate Beaux Arts style that was cohesive with the overall style of their respective campus. After World War II enrollments at universities greatly increased, and patterns in the educational system changed. Enrollments initially spiked as a result of the 1944 G. I. Bill, and continued to rise due to the baby boom. In general, after 1950 many more Americans were going to college. Meeting the demands of large student bodies became the driving force behind campus development at this time, and campus planning evolved to become its own profession. The acceptance of Modern architecture on the university campus in the 1950s coincided with the large increase in the student population. As a part of this movement, it was no longer essential for all campus buildings to follow an identifiable, traditional style, and unique post-war structures emerged that emphasized structural systems and material expression. One of the first Modern style structures to be built on an American university campus was a dormitory on the MIT campus, designed by Alvar Aalto in Architects were encouraged to experiment with design and organization of buildings on the modern campus. Other notable examples from this period are the Harvard Graduate Center by Walter Gropius and The Architect's Collaborative (1949) and the raised dormitory structures at Tougaloo College, Mississippi (1965), designed by Gunnar Birkerts & Associates. An outstanding regional example of a Modern style dormitory is one designed by Henry Klein Partnership, of Mt. Vernon, the Mathes and Nash Halls ( ) at Western Washington University in Bellingham. The specific challenges of dormitory design in the post-war period included providing both individual and consolidated spaces for a large number of students without a resulting design that was cellular and

66 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 6 impersonal. Dormitories also had to address intense circulation and transportation demands on complex campuses, and common social spaces were in much higher demand. Historically, dormitory designs have always been methodical and practical in plan and organization, but as the historical collegiate style was no longer required, Modernism led to a clear expression of this building type. Top left: Baker House at MIT, designed by Alvar Aalto in (Wikipedia.) Middle: The Harvard Graduate Center, designed in 1949 by Walter Gropius and The Architect's Collaborative. Similar to the Aalto building, its mass takes a subtle curve. (Photo from Turner.) Below Left: Raised dormitories designed in 1965 at Tougaloo College, Mississippi, designed by Gunnar Birkerts & Associates. (Photo from Turner.)

67 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 7 Original Architects Young, Richardson, Carleton & Detlie Original drawings for Terry Hall are dated October 29, 1951 and titled "Men's Residence Hall for the University of Washington." The building designer was Young & Richardson, Carleton & Detlie, with John Paul Jones as supervising architect. Drawings by Young, Richardson, Carleton & Detlie for Lander Hall are dated May 15, 1956 and titled "Men's Residence Hall 2nd Unit for the University of Washington." The firm's partners were Arrigo Young ( ), Steven Richardson ( ), William H. Carleton ( ), and John Stewart Detlie ( ). The following brief biographies are compiled with information primarily from Ochsner and DocomomoWeWa website, Architect & Designer Biographies (for William H. Carleton and John Stewart Detlie). Arrigo M. Young was born in London in 1884 and came to the United States the following year. His family settled in Chicago and later he received a BS in engineering from the University of Michigan. Yong subsequently worked for construction firms in Chicago and St. Louis, before arriving in Seattle in 1910 as the head of the structural department of the Moran Company. Within several years he opened his own office as a structural engineer and primarily worked on industrial buildings. In 1920, Young joined together with architects James H. Schack and David J. Myers to form the partnership of Schack, Young & Myers, "one of the most successful design firms in Seattle during the 1920s" (Ochsner, p. 156). Work by Schack, Young & Myers included planning and building design for Longview, Washington and Seattle's Civic Auditorium Complex ( ), now at Seattle Center. Myers left the firm for private practice in 1929, and Schack & Young practiced as a partnership from 1929 until Schack's death in Work by Schack & Young included the Baroness Apartment Hotel ( ) on First Hill in Seattle. From 1933 to 1941 Young worked as a sole practitioner; by this time he had an architectural license. In 1941 he partnered with Stephen Richardson to form Young & Richardson. Born in Ogden, Utah in 1910, Richardson came to Seattle in 1928 and later received a Masters in Architecture from MIT in After returning to Seattle, he worked as a draftsman in Floyd Naramore's office and then as a designer for Naramore & Brady. Richardson then worked for Young, becoming a partner in Young & Richardson practiced as a partnership until 1950, completing projects such as the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department Administration Building ( ) in Denny Park, private residences, the University of Washington Fisheries Center, and Gaffney's Lake Wilderness Lodge ( ) near Renton. William H. Carleton joined Young & Richardson in 1946 and became a partner in Carleton was born in 1909 in South Prairie, Washington and grew up in Nome, Alaska before coming to Seattle in He attended Stanford University and later received a Masters in Architecture from the University of Washington. Carleton worked as a draftsman for George W. Stoddard before joining Young & Richardson. John Stewart Detlie also joined Young & Richardson in 1946, becoming a partner in Detlie was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1908 and grew up in the south. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in engineering and went on to receive a Masters in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in After brief employment in the office of architect Albert Kahn, Detlie worked in an architectural firm in Philadelphia and then moved to Hollywood. He spent seven years in the movie industry and was nominated for an Oscar as production designer on the 1940 film "Bitter Sweet." While serving in the Army during WWII, Detlie came to Seattle in 1942 to oversee a camouflage project for Boeing. After the war, he joined Young & Richardson. As Young, Richardson, Carleton & Detlie, the firm's designs included Children's Orthopedic Hospital (1953) and Gethsemane Lutheran Church (1954), in addition to the subject buildings. Detlie left the

68 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 8 firm in 1956 to pursue design work in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Honolulu. Although Young had died in 1954, the firm continued as Young, Richardson & Carleton, designing Modernist projects such as the Bloedel Hall addition to St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral (1958), Group Health Cooperative Hospital ( ), Seattle Unity Church of Truth (1960), Issaquah High School (1961), and concourse additions to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ( ). The latter project led to the firm's specialization in airport planning and design in the 1970s into the 1990s. In 1967 the firm name was changed to The Richardson Associates, known as TRA from the later 1970s until the 1990s. Richardson retired from firm in 1970, followed by Carleton in After 1977, the firm was known as TRA. Both Richardson and Carleton died in Seattle in Detlie retired near Palm Springs and died in The following list provides a chronological timeline for the design firm initiated by Schack, Young & Myers: Schack, Young & Myers (1920s) Schack & Young ( ) A.M. Young ( ) Young & Richardson ( ) Young, Richardson, Carleton & Detlie ( ), designers of Terry and Lander Halls Young, Richardson & Carleton ( ) The Richardson Associates ( ) TRA (1977 early 1990s) John Paul Jones John Paul Jones (1892?) is listed on the 1951 drawings for Terry Hall as supervising architect. He served as a consulting architect for the University of Washington after WWII, and in 1951 he was also working on the design of the Student Union Building (later called the HUB). Jones was born in Maumee, Ohio and attended Dennison University from 1911 to 1913 after working for a Toledo architect. He went on to get a B.Arch. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1916 and came to Seattle ca after a year in Detroit. Jones joined Seattle firm Bebb & Gould in 1919, becoming junior partner in From 1939 to 1947 the partnership was Bebb & Jones, after which Jones partnered with Leonard William Bindon from 1948 to His date and place of death are unknown. Construction of the Buildings Terry Hall, also called Men's Residence Hall Unit 1, was constructed in Young, Richardson, Carleton & Detlie received the AIA National Merit Award in 1955 for the design of Terry Hall (cited as Men's Residence Hall University of Washington). Unit 2, or Lander Hall, was built four years later in The construction of Terry Hall coincided with the completion of NE Campus Parkway, a fiveblock-long boulevard that runs between the University Bridge (on the west) and Roosevelt Avenue NE (on the east). This symbolic westerly approach to campus is a broad boulevard consisting of a landscaped central median between two separate one-way roadbeds for east- and westbound traffic. Architectural Context of Modernism Terry and Lander Halls were constructed in 1953 and 1957, during the post-war period of Modern architecture. Other Modern buildings on campus included the UW Health Sciences Building (1950,

69 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 9 NBBJ, McClelland and Jones), Faculty Center (1960, Paul Hayden Kirk and Victor Steinbrueck), Sieg Hall (1960, Harmon, Prey & Dietrich), MacKenzie Hall (1960, Decker, Christensen & Kitchin), Balmer Hall (1962, Decker & Christensen and Paul Hayden Kirk), and an addition to Suzzallo Library (1962, Bindon & Wright). In Seattle, earlier post-war Modern buildings included Swedish Hospital Nurses' Home (1946, NBBJ), Veterans Administration Building (1949, NBBJ), and Children's Orthopedic Hospital (1953, Young, Richardson, Carleton & Detlie). Modernism as a style gained dominance in the United States through commercial applications, but originated in Europe in the first four decades of the 20th century. There it was less a style than an ideology, as architects and theorists sought a revolutionary break with the past its sentimentality and nationalism as well as its elitist reverence for historical styles and ornament. Early European Modernists south to serve society by creating an architecture of light and economy through interdisciplinary efforts of artists, craftsmen, engineers, and architects. In reconciling society's needs with the technical progress of the machine age, Modern architects drew from formal aspects of the avant-garde movements including Cubism in France and Holland, "new Objectivity" and Expressionism in Germany, and Futurism in Italy. Architects such as Walter Gropius, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier sought to create beauty from utility and a direct relationship between form and function. Buildings were characterized by free plans, cubic massing, flat roofs, structurally free façades, pilotis, and horizontal windows. Due to the Depression and World War II, few large Modern buildings were designed or constructed in the western U.S. until the 1950s. Modernism was introduced in Seattle and other West Coast cities primarily through residential projects, including both single-family structures and wartime housing projects such as Yesler Terrace in Seattle ( ). The style was visible in infrastructure projects like the Lake Washington Floating Bridge (1940) and small-scale industrial structures such as the UW Kiln Building (1942, Paul Thiry). A new style gradually emerged in the Northwest, combining Modernist principles simplification of form and elimination of ornament with a regional response to the environment, natural light, site, landscape, the nature of indigenous materials, and structural innovation. This style was exemplified in larger buildings by Gaffney's Lake Wilderness Lodge, Seattle Public Schools Administration Building ( , J. Lister Holmes), Catherine Blaine Junior High School ( , J. Lister Holmes), Museum of History and Industry ( , Paul Thiry), and CK Lakeview Boulevard Apartments (1949, Chiarelli & Kirk). All of these were relatively low-scale buildings of two to four stories. The building type that popularized Modernism in America is the skyscraper, with its clear functional and tectonic expression. In Seattle, the Public Safety Building ( , NBBJ) and more refined examples such as the Washington Building/Puget Sound Plaza (1959, Minoru Yamasaki and NBBJ) and the Norton Building ( , SOM with Bindon & Wright) are examples of International Style buildings. These were followed by expressive Modernist structures at the Century 21 World's Fair in The design of Terry and Lander Halls, which dates to the early to mid-1950s, exhibits many of the basic tenets of Modernism simple forms, cubic massing, horizontal emphasis, and flat roofs but the overall composition provides a typical rather than notable example of the style. Housing approximately 1,500 students the two dormitories appear mechanistic. In contrast there are recognized, outstanding examples of mid-century Modernism by the same architects, such as Gaffney's Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley, which received a National AIA award, and the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department Administration Building. Another of the firm's Modern style works was McCarty Hall (1963) in the northeast sector of the University of Washington campus. This building is a far more successful design than Terry or Lander Halls in the way in which it breaks down the scale of its two towers.

70 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 10 The 20 th Century Context for Public Art Early Modern style buildings in the Northwest addressed the Bauhaus ideal of integration by the frequent provision of craft and art elements, such as fountains, decorative metal gates, and wood or metal screens, as well as fine art, and paintings and sculpture, within buildings. Examples of art in public places include pieces within mid-century facilities such as the Seattle Public Library Modern-era downtown library and neighborhood branch libraries of the 1950s to the early 1970s, and the King County Administration Building. Craft work, such as modulated brick masonry bas reliefs, custom furniture and light fixtures, and woven rugs, were incorporated in typical residences of the era, and private corporate collections were placed on public display in skyscrapers such as the Norton Building ( ) and Sea-First Building (1965). On the University of Washington Seattle campus there were a number of artworks installed on or within buildings. The earliest ornamental pieces reportedly date from the Alaska Yukon Pacific era of These include sculptures such as the statue of George Washington, currently on the western edge of Red Square. Architectural sculpture also decorated many of the older campus buildings from first half of the twentieth century include works designed by architect Carl Gould (Raitt Hall, 1916), and by artists Alonzo Victor Lewis (Savery and Miller Halls, 1920), Allan Clark (Suzzallo Library, 1926), John Elliott (Gowen Hall, 1932), and Dudley Pratt (gargoyles on Smith Hall, 1939 and cast stone sculptures on the Administration Building, 1949). Mosaic tile masks by Mark Tobey were installed within the Playhouse Theatre in the 1920s and painted murals by Ambrose Patterson in the Penthouse Theatre in Also in 1949, artist Ernest R. Norling created a 24' by 15' mural for a second-floor lounge in the HUB. Other integrated pieces from this period include an untitled linoleum mural by Robert B. Inverarity in Bagley Hall (1941), and Pratt and Jean Johanson's carved limestone piece in the Health Science Center (1947). These early works were all created and installed before the University had established a formal art selection and funding process. Design drawings suggest that the artwork within Terry-Lander was not an original part of the dormitory project. However, there are pieces that appear to date from the 1960s, along with two site specific pieces, which were commissioned by the University in 2004 for the dining area. The University had established an advisory Campus Art Collection Committee in November 1969, under an executive order of the President. This committee was later changed to the University of Washington Public Art Commission. The Director of the Henry Gallery serves as the committee chair, and its other nine members are made up by faculty staff and at least one student, nominated by the Associated Students of the University of Washington. (The University Libraries later established separate policies regarding gifts and donated artwork.) UWPAC is charged with making recommendations for art work throughout the campus except for the collections of the Henry Gallery, Burke Museum, or UW Medical Center; it also makes recommendations for display of artwork gifts, purchases, loans or acquisitions through the State construction funding. While there are prominent donated pieces of art on the University s Seattle campus, such as the sculpture by Barnett Newman, Broken Obelisk (1973) near the main west entry to Suzzallo Library, much of the art in the past 30 years has been chosen and through the State of Washington s State Art Commission and its Art in Public Places Program (WSAC-AIPP), which calls for ½ of 1% of capital construction budgets to be set aside for artwork. In addition there are other pieces by former and current art students which are displayed within buildings throughout the campus through the School of Art s Art on Loan Program, or on a more informal basis by individuals.

71 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION Existing Site Features The assembled buildings are situated on the south side of NE Campus Parkway. The site is defined by NE Campus Parkway on the north, Brooklyn Avenue NE on the east, NE 40th Street on the south, and an off-ramp from the University Bridge on the west. Eleventh Avenue NE was vacated for the construction of Terry Hall and subsequently 12th Avenue NE for the construction of Lander Hall to the east. The site slopes down from north to south, for an overall grade change of approximately 20'. The large buildings occupy most of the site, with some trees and low shrubs near the buildings and at the perimeter of the site. A surface parking lot is located behind the buildings, toward the southeast and southwest corners of the site. A current aerial shows the location of Terry and Lander Halls, marked in red, in relation to surrounding buildings. North is up. (Google Maps, August 2010.)

72 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 12 The Building The complex today includes Terry Hall, Lander Hall, the central linkage between them, and underground parking. Terry Hall has 307 student rooms, two floors of community and office space, and dining services (1101 Café). Lander Hall consists of 336 student rooms and three floors of community spaces, offices, and meeting rooms. The structure was built in two phases (1953 and 1957), resulting in an east-west irregular but essentially linear footprint. Designed in the Modern Style, the buildings were characterized by simple rectilinear forms, blocky massing, use of concrete and glass, and clean lines. Terry Hall (1953) The first of the two dormitories comprised approximately 135,614 gross square feet plus 24,359 gross square feet in an underground garage. It consisted of an 11-story dormitory portion, rectangular in plan, overlapping two shorter rectangular units east of the dormitory space. The shorter, eastern portion contained food service and dining spaces. The primary north façade was set along NE Campus Parkway. Overall dimensions of the building footprint were approximately 364' east-west by 124' north-south, with the dormitory portion approximately 60' north-south. The building was reinforced concrete frame on a concrete foundation, finished with concrete spandrel panels, brick Terry Hall, view looking northwest at south façade and a portion of the east façade, (UW Libraries Special Collections, UW19948z.) masonry cladding (particularly at the lower portions of the building and at the stair tower at the center of the west façade), and cast stone coping. The roof was flat with a simple parapet. Fenestration and glazing consisted of a combination of horizontal strip windows (on the north and south façades of the dormitory portion) and curtainwall areas (at the western end of the north and south façades of the dormitory portion and at the south façade of the shorter food service portion). The main entry was located near the center of the north façade, toward the eastern end of the dormitory portion. Two pairs of glazed aluminum-frame entry doors were sheltered by a simple flat canopy and reached by a set of concrete steps. On the interior, the building was arranged with public functions in the eastern portion and dormitory rooms in the western portion. A basement parking garage was located under the western portion of the building. The ground floor contained storage, laundry and housekeeping, janitor supply and closet space, music practice rooms, a work room and hobby shop, a telephone room, a recreation room, the main lounge, and four employees' bedrooms. On the first floor were offices and guest rooms in the western

73 Terry-Lander Hall UW Historic Resources Addendum BOLA Architecture + Planning April 4, 2011 page 13 portion and food service/dining functions in the eastern portion. The dining room was a two-story volume. The second through eleventh floors of the dormitory portion were arranged with student rooms along the north (16 rooms) and south (13 rooms) perimeter of each floor, accessed by a long corridor on either side of the linear core. The typical two-student rooms were approximately 11-6 wide by 15-6 in depth. (Lander Hall s rooms were similar, but only 10-8 wide.) The core contained study rooms, a kitchenette, shower and toilet rooms, a stair, and two elevators. At the southeast corner of each floor was a double-height lounge with a mezzanine, so that each floor had access to a lounge (entering either at the main level or mezzanine level). Original interior finishes included patterned resilient flooring and carpeting, plaster walls and ceilings, and flush wood doors some solid core with a glazed panel and others hollow core without glazing. Two interior views of public space in Terry Hall, shortly after completion in Left: The ground-floor portion of the Main Lounge. (UW Libraries Special Collections, negative no. UW 19947z.) Below left: The Recreation Room on the ground floor. (UW Libraries Special Collections, negative no. UW19946z.)

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