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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary .............................................................................................................1 What is the I 405, Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project? ..........................................1 What are the Section 4(f) Resources? ..........................................................................................1 What are the Project Effects on Section 4(f) Resources?...........................................................2

Introduction.........................................................................................................3 What is the purpose of this report?.............................................................................................3 What is Section 4(f)? ......................................................................................................................3 What are Section 4(f) resources?..................................................................................................3 What constitutes a use of Section 4(f) resources?...................................................................4 What exceptions to Section 4(f) are applicable to the Bellevue to Lynnwood Project? .......5

Project Description .............................................................................................6 What is the intent of the Bellevue to Lynnwood project and what are the improvements? ..............................................................................................................................6 Are there related projects?............................................................................................................7 What will the completed project provide?.................................................................................7 How will this portion of I 405 be operated after the project is completed?..........................7 Alternative 1: Express Toll and General Purpose Lanes (ETL)............................................. 8 Alternative 2: High Occupancy Vehicle and General Purpose Lanes (HOV)..................... 8 What will conditions be like if the project is not built?............................................................8 No Build Alternative.................................................................................................................... 8

Studies and Coordination ................................................................................29 What is the study area and how was it determined? .............................................................29 How did we collect information on the Section 4(f) resources? ...........................................29 How did we evaluate effects on the Section 4(f) resources?..................................................29 With which agencies and persons did we coordinate concerning avoidance alternatives, effects, and measures to minimize harm? .........................................................30

Baseline Conditions and Project Effects ........................................................31 What Section 4(f) resources exist in the study area?...............................................................31 How might Section 4(f) resources be subject to use by alternatives that WSDOT is considering? .................................................................................................................................33 McCormick Park......................................................................................................................... 35 Hidden Valley Sports Park........................................................................................................ 35 Watershed Park........................................................................................................................... 36

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Bridle Trails State Park .............................................................................................................. 37 Paul J. Taylor Fields.................................................................................................................... 37 Everest Park................................................................................................................................. 38 Forbes Lake Park ........................................................................................................................ 39 Spinney Homestead Park .......................................................................................................... 39 Forbes Creek Park....................................................................................................................... 40 Totem Lake Park......................................................................................................................... 40 Edith Moulton Park.................................................................................................................... 41 Kingsgate Park ............................................................................................................................ 42 Windsor Vista Park .................................................................................................................... 42 Tolt Pipeline Trail ....................................................................................................................... 43 Hosmer/Fries Residence ............................................................................................................ 44 Sammamish River Park and Trail ............................................................................................ 44 North Creek Sportsfields........................................................................................................... 46 North Creek Trail ....................................................................................................................... 47 Cedar Grove Park ....................................................................................................................... 47 What effects will occur under the No Build Alternative?......................................................48 Was Section 6(f)(3) a factor in this evaluation? .......................................................................48

Feasible and Prudent Alternatives ..................................................................50 Are there feasible and prudent alternatives that would avoid use of the Section 4(f) resources? .....................................................................................................................................50

Unavoidable Adverse Effects...........................................................................51 Does the project result in unavoidable adverse effects to Section 4(f) resources? .............51

Measures to Avoid or Minimize effects...........................................................52 What measures will be taken to minimize harm to the Section 4(f) resources? .................52 What measures will be taken to mitigate for unavoidable use of Section 4(f) resources? .....................................................................................................................................52

Acronyms and Abbreviations ..........................................................................53

Glossary ............................................................................................................54

References ........................................................................................................60 GIS data sources...........................................................................................................................60 Base Data.......................................................................................................................................60 Text references and verbal communications ...........................................................................60

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1: Project vicinity.............................................................................................................6 Exhibit 2: Project improvements.................................................................................................9 Exhibit 3: Project alternatives....................................................................................................26 Exhibit 4: Express Toll Lanes access locations........................................................................28 Exhibit 5: Park and recreation areas compared against Section 4(f) criteria ......................32 Exhibit 6: Historic properties and waterfowl and wildlife refuge compared against

Section 4(f) criteria..................................................................................................................33 Exhibit 7: Section 4(f) protected resources ..............................................................................34

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SUMMARY

What is the I-405, Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project? The I 405, Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project (Bellevue to LynnwoodImprovement Project) is part of the overall I 405 master plan designed to improve safety,reduce congestion, and add travel capacity. The project extends approximately 17 milesalong I 405 from NE 6th Street in Bellevue at the southern limit, to I 5 in Lynnwood atthe northern limit. The primary construction elements of the Bellevue to LynnwoodImprovement Project are: construct one northbound lane between NE 124th Street andSR 522; replace the bridge structures at NE 132nd Street; and construct a gradeseparation between the I 405 northbound on ramp from NE 160th Street and thenorthbound I 405 off ramp to SR 522. The Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Projectcomplements the I 405, SR 520 to SR 522 Kirkland Nickel Improvement Project (KirklandNickel Project).

The Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project will analyze two build alternatives.Both build alternatives will improve overall operations of I 405 and both will addcapacity and restripe existing pavement. The proposed additional pavement (footprints)for build alternatives 1 and 2 are the same; the difference between the two alternatives isoperational.

Build Alternative 1 will result in a two lane express toll lane system in both directionsbetween NE 6th Street and SR 522, transitioning to a one lane express toll lane system inboth directions between SR 522 and I 5. With this alternative, the proposed express tolllanes will replace the existing HOV lane and the general purpose lane south of SR 522that will be built as part of the Kirkland Nickel Project.

Build Alternative 2 will retain the current one lane HOV system in both directionsthroughout the project length from NE 6th Street to I 5.

What are the Section 4(f) Resources? This Section 4(f) evaluation assessed 4(f) properties located within 0.25 miles either sideof the proposed I 405 improvements between approximately NE 6th Street in Bellevueand I 5 in Lynnwood. We evaluated effects on Section 4(f) resources based on guidancecontained within the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Section 4(f) PolicyPaper issued March 1, 2005; Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 23, Part 774(Section 4(f)); and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)Environmental Procedures Manual published in October 2010. The baseline conditionsfor this evaluation assume completion of the improvements that have already beenenvironmentally cleared and permitted as part of the I 405, SR 520 to SR 522 KirklandNickel Project, and the I 405 NE 8th Street to SR 520 Improvement Project.

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There are 19 publicly owned parks, one historic resource, and one waterfowl andwildlife refuge near the proposed Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project right ofway. These resources are located within the jurisdictions of Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell,and King County.

What are the Project Effects on Section 4(f) Resources? The proposed additional pavement (footprints) for Build Alternatives 1 and 2 are thesame; the difference between the two alternatives is operational. Neither of the buildalternatives permanently incorporates land from protected Section 4(f) resources into thetransportation facility. There will not be temporary occupancy or constructive use atany of the protected 4(f) resources.

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What is the purpose of this report? The Section 4(f) evaluation technical memorandum identifies and evaluates public parksand recreation areas, historic sites, and wildlife and waterfowl refuges that are Section4(f) protected resources within the study area on I 405 between NE 6th Street in Bellevueand I 5 in Lynnwood. It also documents those resources that were determined to not beprotected by Section 4(f).

What is Section 4(f)? Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act (DOT) of 1966 (49 UCS 303)prohibits the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) from approving atransportation project that uses land from a significant public park; recreation area;wildlife or waterfowl refuge; or land of an historic site of national, state, or localsignificance, unless:

1. There is no feasible and prudent alternative; and

2. The project includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the property; or

3. The project will not have more than a “de minimus impact” on the property.

What are Section 4(f) resources? The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (23 CFR 774) describes Section 4(f) resourcesusing three categories:

1. Public parks and recreation areas, if they meet the following criteria:

They must be publicly owned;

They must be open and available for use by all members of the public;

Their major purpose is for public recreation activities; and

They must be considered significant by the federal, state, or local officialhaving jurisdiction over the facility.

2. Historic sites if they are identified as properties of local, state, or nationalsignificance as determined by the federal, state, or local officials havingjurisdiction over the site. Historic sites include properties on or eligible for the


National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)1 or the corresponding state register(in Washington State this is the Washington State Heritage Register [WSHR]).

3. Wildlife or waterfowl refuges if they are publicly owned lands that have been setaside and designated for the protection of wildlife species and/or migratorybirds.

What constitutes a "use" of Section 4(f) resources? “Use” of Section 4(f) resources occurs as follows:

1. Land is permanently incorporated into a transportation facility. The physicaland permanent procurement of a protected resource for use by a transportationproject is known as an actual or direct use.

2. The land is subject to temporary occupancy and temporary or permanentadverse changes, such as contour alterations or removal of mature trees andother vegetation as may result during project construction. Temporaryoccupancy during construction will not always constitute a use of Section 4(f)land. Short term, temporary occupancy or impact (e.g., for a constructioneasement) does not constitute a use under Section 4(f) as long as all of thefollowing conditions are met:

Occupancy is temporary (i.e., shorter than the construction period for theentire project) and ownership does not change;

Changes are minimal;

No permanent adverse physical impacts result and there is no interferencewith the activities or purposes of the resource on either a temporary orpermanent basis;

The land being used will be restored to a condition which is at least as goodas that prior to the project; and

Documented agreement(s) exist between relevant jurisdictions regardingtemporary use of the resource.

3. There is a constructive use of land. A constructive use is a type of indirect use inwhich a transportation project s proximity impacts (as opposed to direct impacts)are so severe that the protected activities, features, or attributes that qualify a

1 The NRHP is the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register lists historic and archaeological resources such as districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture.


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resource for protection under Section 4(f) are substantially impaired. Examplesinclude excessive noise level increases, diminished aesthetic features, ecologicalintrusions, and other indirect impacts to the resource s environment or utility. Inall instances, a “substantial impairment” of the resource is necessary for aconstructive use to occur.

What exceptions to Section 4(f) are applicable to the Bellevue to Lynnwood Project? Section 4(f) allows an exception to the law for trails located within a transportation rightof way. 23 CFR 774.13(f)(3) identifies an exception to the requirement for Section 4(f)approval for certain “trails, paths, bikeways, and sidewalks that occupy a transportationfacility right of way without limitation to any specific location within that right of way,so long as the continuity of the trail, path, bikeway or sidewalk is maintained.”


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What is the intent of the Bellevue to Exhibit 1: Project vicinity Lynnwood project and what are the improvements?The Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project is

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Are there related projects? The Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project is designed to compliment otherprojects along I 405 including:

Kirkland Nickel Stage 1 Project, which added one lane in each direction between NE85th Street and NE 124th Street and opened to traffic in November 2007;

NE 195th Street to SR 527 Auxiliary Lane Project, which added one northbound lanebetween NE 195th Street and SR 527 and opened to traffic in June 2010; and

NE 8th Street to SR 520 Braided Ramps Project, which creates new multi level“braided” ramps to separate vehicles entering and exiting northbound I 405 betweenNE 8th Street and SR 520 and is anticipated to be open to traffic during the summerof 2012.

The Kirkland Nickel Stage 2 Project will reconfigure the NE 116th Street interchange,and northbound and southbound lanes between NE 70th Street and NE 85th Street, anda southbound lane between SR 522 and NE 124th Street, and between NE 70th Street andSR 520. The Kirkland Nickel Stage 2 project has been environmentally cleared andpermitted, and, along with the other projects mentioned in this section, is consideredpart of the baseline conditions for this analysis. The Bellevue to LynnwoodImprovement Project will be constructed at the same time.

What will the completed project provide? The Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project fills in the remaining gaps and allowsWSDOT to provide an improved system on I 405 between NE 6th Street and I 5.WSDOT has designed this project to maximize the use of existing pavement andminimize the need for new pavement. In some areas, small amounts of widening of lessthan a lane width, together with narrower shoulders and lanes, will allow an additionallane. In other areas, narrowing the shoulders and lanes will allow an additional lanewithout any pavement widening.

Exhibit 3 shows the configuration in each of the project segments when this project andthe related projects described above are complete.

How will this portion of I-405 be operated after the project is completed? In this environmental document, WSDOT and FHWA are considering two operationalalternatives: 1) Express Toll and General Purpose Lanes (ETL); and 2) High OccupancyVehicle and General Purpose Lanes (HOV). Under both scenarios, the project footprintis the same. The occupancy requirement for HOVs in this portion of the I 405 corridor isthe same. It is assumed the occupancy requirement, to maintain HOV performancestandards under WSDOT’s HOV policy, will be three or more people (HOV 3+). Thedifference is in how the roadway lanes would be managed.


Alternative 1: Express Toll and General Purpose Lanes (ETL) This operational alternative will provide two express toll lanes in each direction betweenNE 6th Street in Bellevue and SR 522 in Bothell, and one express toll lane in eachdirection between SR 522 and I 5 in Lynnwood. The express toll lane system will beopen toll free to all HOV traffic with three or more occupants and all transit operations.The express toll lane system will also be open to single occupant vehicles (SOVs) andHOVs with two occupants through tolling.

The southern end of the express toll lane system will be at the existing direct accessramps at NE 6th Street in Bellevue where one of the two northbound express toll laneswill begin and one of the two southbound express toll lanes will end. South of the NE6th Street, the other express toll lanes will connect with the existing single northboundand southbound HOV lanes. The northern end of the system would be much like it istoday with I 405 becoming SR 525. Access points will be at various locations along themainline as shown in Exhibit 4. The express toll lanes will be separated from the generalpurpose (GP) lanes by a two to four foot wide buffer. At an access point, the buffer willopen and a section of transition lane may be provided between the express toll andgeneral purpose lanes to ease ingress and egress to the system.

Alternative 2: High Occupancy Vehicle and General Purpose Lanes (HOV) This operational alternative will allow HOV users with three or more occupants andtransit vehicles to use the single HOV lane, similar to today’s operation. Access betweenthe HOV lane and GP lanes will be allowed throughout the project, except northboundbetween NE 6th Street and SR 520 where access is not allowed under today’s operation.The new northbound lane between NE 124th Street and SR 522 will be operated as a GPlane.

What will conditions be like if the project is not built?

No Build Alternative A No Build Alternative has been evaluated as the basis for comparing effects associatedwith the Build Alternatives. No new improvements would be made beyond thoseconstructed as a part of the Kirkland Nickel Project Stage 2 and the NE 8th Street to SR520 Braided Ramps Project.

The No Build Alternative does not include additional stormwater treatment or anyroadway improvements that would increase roadway capacity, reduce congestion, orimprove safety on I 405. Only routine activities such as road maintenance, repair, andminor safety improvements would occur. As with the two build alternatives, we assumethat the occupancy requirement for HOVs in this portion of the I 405 corridor will bethree or more people (HOV 3+).


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April 2011

Exhibit 3: Project alternatives – sheet 2 of 2


Exhibit 4: Express Toll Lanes access locations


April 2011

STUDIES AND COORDINATION

What is the study area and how was it determined? The I 405 Corridor Program Final Preliminary Section 4(f) Evaluation identifiedpotentially affected public parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, andhistoric resources (collectively referred to as 4(f) resources) within the limits of the I 405corridor extending from I 5 in Tukwila north to I 5 in Lynnwood. For the Bellevue toLynnwood Improvement Project, the Section 4(f) evaluation was conducted at a moredetailed project level that assessed 4(f) lands located within 0.25 miles either side of theproposed improvements between approximately NE 6th Street in Bellevue and I 5 inLynnwood. The precedent for studying 0.25 miles on each side of the highway wasestablished in the I 405 Corridor Program Final Preliminary Section 4(f) Evaluation andis a standard convention for this type of analysis.

How did we collect information on the Section 4(f) resources? Additional research beyond the preliminary evaluation findings was completed andincluded site investigations at each potential 4(f) resource, as well as coordination with:the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland and Bothell; King County; King County ConservationDistrict; Snohomish County; the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC);and the National Park Service. Coordination included confirmation of ownership, howand when the resource was acquired, historical and projected public usage, and themanaging agency s plans for the resource.

The team evaluating cultural resources surveyed all historic resources in the project areathat predate 1965. The year 1965 was selected to cover all cultural resources that wouldbe 50 or more years old by the time any part of the project is built. Refer to the I 405,SR 520 to I 5 Improvement Project, Cultural, Historic, and Archaeological TechnicalMemorandum (Washington State Department of Transportation [WSDOT], 2008) fordetailed information on cultural resources.

How did we evaluate effects on the Section 4(f) resources? We evaluate effects on Section 4(f) resources based on guidance contained within theFederal Highway Administration (FHWA) Section 4(f) Policy Paper issued March 1,2005; Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Chapter 23, Part 774 (Section 4(f)); and theWSDOT Environmental Procedures Manual (October 2010). These documents explainhow Section 4(f) applies generally and to specific situations. They are based on courtdecisions, experience, and on policies developed by FHWA and U.S. Department ofTransportation (DOT) over the years. The FHWA policy paper serves as a guide forhow Section 4(f) applies to common project situations often encountered by a state’stransportation department. The WSDOT manual clarifies the required coordination anddocumentation procedures.


With which agencies and persons did we coordinate concerning avoidance alternatives, effects, and measures to minimize harm? Because WSDOT considered and successfully incorporated avoidance alternatives intoboth build alternatives, consultation concerning effects and measures to minimize harmwas only necessary for the proposed temporary detour that will be implemented toseparate construction activities from trail users on the Sammamish River Trail. WSDOThas coordinated with King County in the development of this project, and will continueto do so as the project is implemented. Documentation of this coordination is providedin Appendix A.


April 2011

BASELINE CONDITIONS AND PROJECT EFFECTS

The baseline condition2 for the I 405, Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project(Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project) assumes completion of the improvementsthat have already been environmentally cleared and permitted as a part of the I 405, SR520 to SR 522 Kirkland Nickel Project and the I 405, NE 8th Street to SR 520Improvement Project. The Kirkland Nickel Project is being constructed in two stages:Kirkland Nickel Stage 1 was completed in 2007 and Kirkland Nickel Stage 2 will beconstructed at a later date, concurrent with the Bellevue to Lynnwood ImprovementProject. The Kirkland Nickel Project adds the following elements on I 405: onenorthbound general purpose lane from the NE 70th Street interchange to the NE 124thStreet interchange; one southbound general purpose lane from just south of the SR 522interchange to just north of the SR 520 interchange; and reconfiguration of theinterchange at NE 116th Street to improve traffic operations.

The I 405, NE 8th Street to SR 520 Improvement Project is currently under construction.It creates new multi level braided ramps to separate vehicles entering and exitingnorthbound I 405 between NE 8th Street and SR 520. It is anticipated to be open totraffic in 2012.

What Section 4(f) resources exist in the study area? There are 19 publicly owned parks, one historic resource, and one waterfowl andwildlife refuge near the proposed Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project right ofway. These resources are located within the jurisdictions of Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell,and King County. Exhibit 5 lists these resources from south to north, compares eachresource with Section 4(f) criteria, and identifies those resources that are protectedSection 4(f) properties. Exhibit 6 provides the corresponding information for historicproperties, archaeological sites and wildlife or waterfowl refuges. All protected Section4(f) resources within the study area are shown in Exhibit 7.

2 Baseline conditions describe what will exist in the future after a project that has already been approved and funded is completed. The baseline condition is a snapshot of expected conditions. It provides an important point of comparison for understanding the effects of the proposed build alternative.


Exhibit 5: Park and recreation areas compared against Section 4(f) criteria Major Section 4(f)

Publicly Open to the Purpose is Significant Protected Property Owned Public Recreation as a Park Property

McCormick Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Hidden Valley Sports Park

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Watershed Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Bridle Trails State Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Paul J. Taylor Fields Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Everest Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Ohde Ave. Pea Patch3 Yes Yes No No No

Forbes Lake Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Spinney Homestead Park

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Forbes Creek Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Edith Moulton Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Kingsgate Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Windsor Vista Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Tolt Pipeline Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Sammamish River Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes4

Sammamish River Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

North Creek Sportsfield Park

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

North Creek Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Cedar Grove Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

3 Ohde Avenue Pea Patch is designated as a park in the Kirkland Comprehensive Park, Open Space, and Recreation Plan, 2001. However, in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 4(f), its major purpose must be recreation and it must be a recreational resource that is considered significant. During coordination with the City of Kirkland, it was agreed that Ohde Avenue Pea Patch does not meet the Section 4(f) criteria. 4 The Sammamish River Trail is considered a transportation facility where it crosses the WSDOT right-of-way. Per 23 CFR 774.12(f)(3), the trail is not protected under Section 4(f) on the right-of-way.


April 2011

Exhibit 6: Historic properties and waterfowl and wildlife refuge compared against Section 4(f) criteria

Historic Properties and Archaeological Sites

Listed on National

PropertyRegister of

Historic Places (NRHP) StatusSection 4(f)

Protected Property

Hosmer/Fries Residence No Recommended Yes

Wildlife or Waterfowl Refuge

Property Publicly Owned

Designated for protection ofwildlife species and/or

migratory birds Section 4(f)

Protected Property

Totem Lake Park Yes Yes Yes

How might Section 4(f) resources be subject to use by alternatives that WSDOT is considering? This section describes the Section 4(f) protected properties and addresses the extent towhich the build alternatives would affect these properties within the Bellevue toLynnwood Improvement Project, beginning at the southern project limit and continuingnorth.

During the development of project alternatives, WSDOT tried to find reasonable optionsthat avoid impacts to the community and the environment while improving drivingconditions for motorists on I 405. The project purpose and need, as well as the projectobjectives are discussed in the Summary. The development of a viable projectnecessitated finding an optimum balance between meeting the project purpose and needwhile minimizing project impacts. In some cases, this is a process of finding the bestmiddle ground.

Both build alternatives add pavement; restripe existing pavement; and add stormwaterfeatures, retaining walls, and noise walls on I 405 between SR 520 and I 5. BuildAlternative 1 will restripe existing pavement between NE 6th and SR 520. The proposedadditional pavement (footprints) for build alternatives 1 and 2 are the same; thedifference between the two alternatives is operational.

Neither of the build alternatives permanently incorporates land from protected 4(f)resources into the transportation facility. Nor will there be temporary occupancy orconstructive use at any of the protected 4(f) resources.


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The No Build Alternative for the Bellevue to LynnwoodImprovement Project assumes that no newimprovements are made beyond those being constructedas a part of the already permitted Kirkland NickelProject. The No Build Alternative does not include anyimprovements that would widen the roadway toincrease capacity and it would not reduce congestion orimprove safety on I 405. Only routine activities such asroad maintenance, repair, and minor safetyimprovements would occur. This alternative wouldhave no impact on the protected Section 4(f) resources.The following section describes baseline conditions andhow we evaluated the potential for effects at each of theSection 4(f) resources in the study area.

McCormick Park

Baseline Conditions McCormick Park is parallel to NE 12th Street between112th Avenue NE and Bellevue Way NE. This small, 2.8acre neighborhood park is across from the BellevueLibrary. It features a rock sculpture, flower gardens, awalking trail and sitting areas. The park’s eastern end isseparated from I 405 by 112th Ave NE and an officepark. Project related activities in this area on I 405 arelimited to restriping existing pavement and signinstallation.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarilyor permanently, from this park. There will be notemporary or constructive uses at this 4(f) resource.


Baseline Conditions The Hidden Valley Sports Park is a 17.3 acre, multi sportcomplex with three softball fields, tennis courts and abasketball court. It also has picnic tables, a play area andrestrooms. It is accessible from 112th Avenue NE and

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NE 24th Street. The park is over 500 feet from thehighway, separated from I 405 by local streets, officesand residences.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, eithertemporarily or permanently, from this park. There willbe no temporary or constructive uses at this 4(f)resource.

Watershed Park

Baseline Conditions Watershed Park is a 66 acre City of Kirkland park, theeastern boundary of which is adjacent to I 405. Parkuse is primarily hiking on well developed trailsthrough an upland forest environment. Several accesspoints have been developed at street ends in theneighborhood surrounding the park.

WSDOT proposes constructing stormwater facilities and 4 feet of pavement on the westside of the southbound lanes to increase the shoulder width and/or provide a buffer toseparate the express toll or HOV lanes from the general purpose lanes. All proposedconstruction will occur in the existing I 405 right of way.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarily or permanently, from thispark. Although this park is located adjacent to the I 405 right of way, analyses in theNoise, Air Quality, and Visual Quality technical memoranda indicate that there will beno constructive use. There will also be no construction effects at Watershed Park. Theprojected noise levels and vibration during operations attributable to the project will notsubstantially interfere with the use and enjoyment of this park. While the highway isvisible from many locations within the park, the proximity of the proposed project willnot substantially impair aesthetic features or attributes protected by Section 4(f).Neither of the Build Alternatives will restrict access to the park.

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Baseline Conditions Bridle Trails State Park is located east of and isseparated from I 405 by a row of private residences,dense vegetation, and a city arterial—116th Avenue NE.This park is a 482 acre day use park and is well knownfor its horse trails and equestrian shows. It features28 miles of horse and hiking trails in a dense uplandforest setting. Other park features include 30 picnicsites and a restroom building.

In the vicinity of Bridle Trails State Park, WSDOTproposes to add 7 feet of pavement to the width of I 405to provide an express toll lane access in BuildAlternative 1, or to increase the shoulder width and/orprovide a buffer in Build Alternative 2. Stormwaterfeatures and 1,200 feet of retaining wall will also beconstructed parallel and adjacent to the north end ofBridle Trails State Park. All of the proposedconstruction will occur within the existing I 405 rightof way.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, eithertemporarily or permanently, from this park. Becausethis park is separated from the Bellevue to LynnwoodImprovement Project by private residences, densevegetation, and a city arterial, the highway is notvisible. There will be no proximity or constructive useeffects.

Paul J. Taylor Fields

Baseline Conditions This park was constructed on the closed King County Houghton Landfill site in the1980s. This 40 acre King County park features four Little League baseball fields, aparking lot, and space for a proposed soccer field. The ball fields are used andmaintained by the Kirkland National Little League Association. While the park is openand used by local neighbors year around, primary usage is seasonal and based on theLittle League spring schedule.



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In the vicinity of the fields, WSDOT proposes to construct 1,200 feet of retaining wall tocreate level space for additional pavement width in the northbound lanes. All of theproposed construction will occur within the existing I 405 right of way.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarily or permanently, from thispark. Because this park is separated from the Bellevue to Lynnwood ImprovementProject by private residences, dense vegetation, and a city arterial, the highway is notvisible. There will be no proximity or construction use effects.

Everest Park

Baseline Conditions Everest Park is located almost 0.25 miles west of I 405.This 18 acre park has a children’s playground, basketballcourt, tennis court, baseball and softball fields,concession stand, restroom and over a mile of walkingtrails. Large trees buffer the east edge of the park andusers are only remotely aware that I 405 passes the parkat some distance away; it is not visible to park users.

Project improvements will not add pavement in thesection of I 405 nearest to Everest Park. WSDOTproposes to restripe the lanes within the existing widthof pavement to accommodate project improvements.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarilyor permanently, from this park. There will be notemporary or constructive use at this 4(f) resource.

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Forbes Lake Park

Baseline Conditions Forbes Lake Park is comprised of several discontiguousparcels totaling approximately 7 acres. There are a fewwalking trails and boardwalks currently in the park. TheCity of Kirkland has plans to improve the park withadditional walking paths, boardwalks, foot bridges,viewing platforms, picnic tables and benches.

Project improvements will not add pavement in thesection of I 405 near Forbes Lake Park. WSDOTproposes to restripe the lanes within the existing widthof pavement to accommodate project improvements.



Baseline Conditions Spinney Homestead Park is a developed 6.5 acre City ofKirkland park. Recreation facilities include a children’splayground, pathways, open lawn area, and on siteparking. The eastern boundary is shared with the I 405right of way. Dense deciduous and evergreenvegetation naturally occurs on the right of way betweenthe highway shoulder and the park. A large earth bermalso separates I 405 from the park. The highway is notvisible to park users.

Project improvements will not add pavement in thesection of I 405 immediately adjacent to SpinneyHomestead Park. WSDOT proposes to restripe the laneswithin the existing pavement width to accommodateproject improvements.


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Forbes Creek Park

Baseline Conditions Forbes Creek Park is 0.25 miles west of I 405 and is separated from the highway by adense residential area. This City of Kirkland park is 2.0 acres in size with a basketballcourt, tennis courts, and a children’s playground. The highway is not visible from thepark. Project improvements will not add pavement in the section of I 405 immediatelyadjacent to Forbes Creek Park. WSDOT proposes to restripe the lanes within theexisting pavement width to accommodate project improvements.

Forbes Creek Park

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarily or permanently, from thispark. There will be no temporary or constructive use at this 4(f) resource.

Totem Lake Park

Baseline Conditions Totem Lake Park (also known as the Totem Lake Wetlands) is located to the east ofI 405. It is owned by the King Conservation District and managed by the City ofKirkland. This park is designated as an urban wildlife and waterfowl refuge by theKing Conservation District and is developed with wetland boardwalk trails andinterpretive displays. The park land is separated from I 405 by office and othercommercial buildings and roads. The highway is not visible to park users.

WSDOT proposes to construct stormwater facilities and a retaining wall in the existingI 405 right of way that is closest to Totem Lake Park.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarily or permanently, from thispark. Because this park is separated from the Bellevue to Lynnwood ImprovementProject by a highway interchange, a city arterial, and commercial properties, there willbe no proximity or constructive use effects.


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Edith Moulton Park

Baseline Conditions Edith Moulton Park is a 26 acre King County park located on the west side of I 405. Thepark is largely undeveloped on its west, north, and east sides. This undeveloped area ischaracterized by dense, native deciduous and evergreen trees. A short portion of theeast boundary is shared with the state right of way. The remaining east boundary abutsmulti family and single family housing. The developed area of the park—consisting ofopen lawn, a picnic area, and a picnic shelter—is well buffered from I 405, both visuallyand from noise. Park users are likely not aware of the highway when visiting this park.

Edith Moulton Park

WSDOT proposes to construct a retaining wall and stormwater facilities in the medianand stormwater facilities within the northbound right of way. In the vicinity of EdithMoulton Park, project improvements will add up to 24 feet of pavement widthnorthbound and up to 8 feet southbound to provide for an additional northbound lane,increased shoulder width or buffer to separate express toll or HOV lanes from thegeneral purpose lanes, and to supply an adequate paved width for an enforcement area.This construction will occur within the existing WSDOT right of way.


Project Effects The proposed improvements in the vicinity of Edith Moulton Park will not requireacquisition of Section 4(f) lands and will not impose any adverse temporary occupancyor constructive uses on this Section 4(f) resource.

Kingsgate Park

Baseline Conditions Kingsgate Park is a steep and heavily wooded 7.2 acrepassive park. There is a sign at the entrance and a trailfor casual walking, but no other amenities.In the vicinity of Kingsgate Park, project improvementswill add up to 24 feet of pavement width northboundand up to 8 feet southbound to provide for an additionalnorthbound lane, increased shoulder width or buffer toseparate express toll or HOV lanes from the generalpurpose lanes, and to supply an adequate paved widthfor an enforcement area. This construction will occurwithin the existing WSDOT right of way.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarilyor permanently, from Kingsgate Park. There will be notemporary or constructive use at this 4(f) resource.

Windsor Vista Park

Baseline Conditions The Windsor Vista Park is a 3.8 acre greenbelt surrounded by a single family residentialneighborhood. It has two points of access, and trails for casual walking. There are noother amenities.

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In the vicinity of Windsor Vista Park, project improvements will add up to 24 feet ofpavement width northbound and up to 8 feet southbound to provide for an additionalnorthbound lane, increased shoulder width or buffer to separate express toll or HOVlanes from the general purpose lanes, and to supply an adequate paved width for anenforcement area. This construction will occur within the existing WSDOT right of way.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarily or permanently, from WindsorVista Park. There will be no temporary or constructive use at this 4(f) resource.

Tolt Pipeline Trail

Baseline Conditions The Tolt Pipeline Trail is a 14.4 mile long trail for foot, horse, and bicycle use. TheSeattle Water Department built a pipeline in 1963 to bring water from the Tolt RiverReservoir to Seattle. It acquired a strip of land 100 feet wide and in conjunction withKing County Parks, established the route as a park. The trail typically is a gravel or dirtsurface, except where it crosses major roads and I 405. In order to cross I 405, the trailleaves the Tolt Pipeline right of way on the east side of I 405 where it intersects 116thAvenue NE. The trail crosses I 405 via 116th Avenue NE and the NE 160th Street/Juanita Woodinville Way NE overpass and re joins the pipeline right of way on thewest side of I 405. I 405 is visible at this crossing.

In this vicinity, WSDOT will add up to 7 feet of additional pavement width southboundto increase shoulder width or provide a buffer to separate the express toll and HOVlanes from the general purpose lanes. Northbound widening will begin near the NE160th Street off ramp for the braided ramps between the I 405 northbound on ramp andthe northbound I 405 off ramp to SR 522. All construction will be completed within theexisting WSDOT right of way.

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Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarily or permanently, from the ToltPipeline Trail. There will be no temporary or constructive use at this 4(f) resource.

Hosmer/Fries Residence

Baseline Conditions The Hosmer/Fries Residence at 20115 112th Avenue NE, Bothell, is a 1 1/2 storyCraftsman house that was built in 1910. The house has a side gable roof clad incomposition shingles and rests on a poured concrete foundation. The house wasoriginally recorded in 1977 for the King County Historic Sites Survey. The property wasoriginally a part of John M. Keener’s 40 acres. In 1910, Howard Hosmer constructed thehouse. In 1922, the Fries family purchased the house and, in 1977, George Fries was stillliving in the house. The Fries residence occupies its original location and the house iseligible under Criterion C based on the integrity of its design and original material aswell as displaying classic Craftsman architectural features such as multiple ribbonwindows, open porches leading from the main living areas, and horizontal massing(WSDOT 2008).

Hosmer / Fries Residence

Project Effects The proposed improvements in the vicinity of the Hosmer/Fries Residence will notrequire acquisition of Section 4(f) lands and will not impose any adverse temporaryoccupancy or constructive uses on this Section 4(f) resource.

Sammamish River Park and Trail

Baseline Conditions The Burke Gilman Sammamish River Trail is a bicycle path and recreational rail trail ofthe King County Regional Trail System. The Burke Gilman trail begins in the Ballardneighborhood of Seattle and follows an old railroad right of way along the Ship Canaland north along Lake Washington for 17 miles. At Blyth Park in Bothell the trailbecomes the Sammamish River Trail and continues for 10 miles to Marymoor Park in


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Redmond. As the trail passes through Bothell, the wetlands and open space alongsideI 405 and SR 522 are known as Sammamish River Park. The trail crosses throughSammamish River Park and features connections to Blyth Park, Park at Bothell Landing,and Brackett’s Landing. Within the 6.5 acre park there are picnic tables, access to theriver, and off street parking. Where the Sammamish River Trail crosses the WSDOTright of way, the trail is considered a transportation facility.

Stormwater facilities will be constructed within the SR 522/I 405 interchange. On thenorth side of the Sammamish River and within the WSDOT right of way, WSDOTproposes to construct a water quality pond and outfall to the river. The outfall will passbeneath the Sammamish River Trail. WSDOT proposes to construct the segment of theoutfall that directly impacts the trail during two night time closures of the trail. The trailwill be reopened for day time use following each closure and the trail will remain openduring the construction of the remaining outfall project and water quality pond. Asneeded, the construction site will be cordoned off with high visibility fencing and trailtraffic will be controlled by a flagger. At the conclusion of the construction, the trail andall disturbed areas will be fully restored to their pre construction condition.

Sammamish River Trail and Outfall Construction Area

Other improvements to the highway corridor in the vicinity of the Sammamish RiverPark and Trail include restriping lanes within the existing pavement on I 405 in order toaccommodate project improvements. All proposed construction will occur in theexisting I 405 right of way. Both the highway and proposed improvements will bevisible to park and trail users. Visual effects resulting from the project will not be aconstructive use because views from the park and trail will not change appreciably:I 405 has existed within the viewshed of both Sammamish River Park and Trail sincethese resources were constructed.


Sammamish River Park and Trail

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarily or permanently, from theSammamish River Trail or the Sammamish River Park. There will be no constructiveuses at these 4(f) resources. A letter documenting coordination between WSDOT andKing County regarding construction of the outfall as it relates to the Sammamish RiverTrail is in Appendix A.

North Creek Sportsfields

Baseline Conditions North Creek Sportsfields consists of four lighted multi purpose sports fields, picnictables, a paved biking/walking trail, and restroom. The park was dedicated to the Cityof Bothell as part of the Quadrant Business Park development. This park is not onecontiguous site; each field is separated and surrounded by office buildings and parkinglots. The fields are interconnected by a trail system. Field No. 1 is also separated fromField Nos. 2, 3, and 4 by North Creek. Only Field No. 1 is located in the study area.

North Creek Sportsfields

WSDOT will restripe the lanes within the existing pavement in order to accommodatethe project improvements along I 405 between SR 522 to NE 195th Street. No pavement


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will be added in the vicinity of the sportsfields. The highway is not visible from thesportsfields.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarily or permanently, from theNorth Creek Sportsfields. There will be no temporary or constructive uses at this 4(f)resource.

North Creek Trail

Baseline Conditions The North Creek Trail is a regional multi purpose shareduse path that links the communities of Bothell, Mill Creek,and Everett. It connects to the Snohomish CountyRegional Interurban Trail at McCollum Park in Everettand to the Sammamish River Trail in King County. Thetrail crosses over I 405 at the NE 195th Street interchange.Some portions of the trail (missing links) have not beenconstructed. These segments are in various stages ofcompletion ranging from preliminary design andenvironmental documentation to final design, permitting,and rights of way acquisition.

WSDOT proposes to provide a buffer to separate theexpress toll or HOV lanes from the general purpose lanesand construct 4 feet of pavement southbound to increasethe inside shoulder width for enforcement areas. All workis proposed to be completed within the existing WSDOTright of way. The highway is visible from numerouslocations along the trail.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarilyor permanently, from the North Creek Trail. There will beno temporary or constructive uses at this 4(f) resource.

Cedar Grove Park

Baseline Conditions Cedar Grove Park is one of the newest parks in the City of Bothell park system. This 14acre park features a picnic shelter, picnic area, basketball court, open multi use playfield, wetland boardwalk, play structure, and off street parking. The I 405 highway isvisible from many places within the park.

North Creek Trail


In the vicinity of Cedar Grove Park, WSDOT proposes to provide a buffer to separate theexpress toll or HOV lanes from the general purpose lanes. All proposed constructionoccurs within existing WSDOT right of way.

Project Effects No Section 4(f) lands will be acquired, either temporarily or permanently, from CedarGrove Park. There will be no temporary or constructive uses at this 4(f) resource.

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What effects will occur under the No Build Alternative? The No Build Alternative assumes that the improvements associated with the alreadypermitted Kirkland Nickel Improvement Project and the I 405, NE 8th Street to SR 520Improvement Project are constructed and that only routine activities such as roadmaintenance, repair, and safety improvements would take place between 2014 and 2030.This alternative does not include improvements that would increase roadway capacity,reduce congestion, or improve stormwater quality.

Under the No Build Alternative, the use of Section 4(f) resources would be avoided.

Was Section 6(f)(3) a factor in this evaluation? Section 6(f)(3) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (LWCF Act) (16 USCSection 460l 4) contains provisions to protect federal investments in park and recreationresources and the quality of those assisted resources. The law recognizes the likelihoodthat changes in land use or development may make park use of some areas purchasedwith LWCF funds obsolete over time, particularly in rapidly changing urban areas, andprovides for conversion to other use pursuant to certain specific conditions:

Section 6(f)(3) – No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the Secretary, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation uses. The Secretary shall approve such conversion only if he finds it to be in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only upon such conditions as he deems necessary to


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assure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location.

This requirement applies to all parks and other sites that have been the subject of LWCFgrants of any type, and includes acquisition of parkland and development orrehabilitation of park facilities.

A review of the LWCF grants database found no record of LWCF assistance for propertyacquisition or development within the study area.


FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT ALTERNATIVES

Are there feasible and prudent alternatives that would avoid use of the Section 4(f) resources? In developing this project, the Washington Statement Department of Transportation(WSDOT) considered and incorporated measures to avoid the use of Section 4(f)resources in both build alternatives. As a result, the expansion of I 405 between SR 520and I 5 will not:

Require acquisition of any Section 4(f) resource lands;

Impose any adverse temporary occupancy on resource lands; or

Create constructive use effects at any of the identified Section 4(f) resources.

All alternatives considered in this document, both build alternatives as well as the nobuild alternative, avoid impacts to Section 4(f) resources. As such, a Section 4(f)evaluation is not required to be included in the the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) documentation for this project.


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UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE EFFECTS

Does the project result in unavoidable adverse effects to Section 4(f) resources?The I 405, Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project (Bellevue to LynnwoodImprovement Project) will not require acquisition of any Section 4(f) resource lands, willnot impose any adverse temporary occupancy on resource lands, and will create noconstructive use effects at any of the identified Section 4(f) resources. Therefore, theWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) does not foresee anyunavoidable adverse effects to Section 4(f) resources as a result of the project.


MEASURES TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE EFFECTS

What measures will be taken to minimize harm to the Section 4(f) resources?The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) did not identifyminimization efforts for the build alternatives because no Section 4(f) resources will beaffected. While the Sammamish River Trail is considered a transportation facility whereit crosses the I 405 right of way and is not protected under Section 4(f), WSDOTproposes to maintain an operational trail during construction by constructing thatportion of the outfall that directly impacts the trail during two night time closures of thetrail. The trail will be reopened for day time use following each closure, and the trailwill remain open during the construction of the remaining outfall project and waterquality pond. As needed, the construction site will be cordoned off with high visibilityfencing and trail traffic will be controlled by a flagger. At the conclusion of theconstruction, the trail and all disturbed areas will be fully restored to their preconstruction condition.

What measures will be taken to mitigate for unavoidable use of Section 4(f) resources? Because measures to avoid use of Section 4(f) resources were incorporated into thedesign planning process, the Bellevue to Lynnwood Improvement Project will notrequire acquisition of any Section 4(f) resource lands, will not impose any adversetemporary occupancy on resource lands, and will create no constructive use effects atany of the identified Section 4(f) resources. Therefore, no mitigation is required.


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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Acronym Meaning CFR Code of Federal Regulations

dBA decibels in the A-weighted scale

DOT U.S. Department of Transportation

DEIS draft environmental impact statement

EA environmental assessment

FEIS final environmental impact statement

FHWA Federal Highway Administration

HOV high-occupancy vehicle

IAC Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation

LWCF Land and Water Conservation Fund

NAC Noise Abatement Criteria

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act

NHPA National Historic Preservation Act

NRHP National Register of Historic Places

SOV single-occupant vehicle

SR state route

WHR Washington Heritage Register

WRHP Washington Register of Historic Places

WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation


GLOSSARY

Term Meaningacquisition The purchasing of property, residences, or businesses for

right-of-way necessary to construct or support a project.

adverse effect Within the context of an historic and cultural resources (historic and cultural resources) analysis, an effect to an historic property that alters the

characteristics which qualify it for the National Register of Historic Places in such a way that the property’s eligibility for the National Register would be diminished.

arterial A major street that primarily serves through-traffic, but also provides access to abutting properties. Arterials are often divided into principal and minor classifications depending on the number of lanes, connections made, volume of traffic, nature of traffic, speeds, interruptions (access functions), and length.

buffer (land use) A transitional area that separates land uses that are not naturally compatible. Often the buffer is green space, and is termed a landscape buffer. Other times, a buffer can be a structure or a type of development.

capacity The maximum sustained traffic flow of a transportation facility under prevailing traffic and roadway conditions in a specified direction.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

The arrangement of the general and permanent rules published by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to federal regulation. Each volume of the CFR is updated once each calendar year.

congestion The condition when unstable traffic flows constrain travel speeds to less than the posted limit. Recurring congestion is caused by constant excess traffic volume compared with the highway’s capacity. Nonrecurring congestion is caused by unusual or unpredictable events such as traffic accidents.

constructive use A type of indirect use in which a transportation project's proximity effects (as opposed to direct effects) are so severe that the activities, features, or attributes that qualify a resource for protection under Section 4(f) are substantially impaired. Examples include excessive noise levels, diminished aesthetic features, or other indirect intrusions on the resource's environment or utility.

corridor Within the context of a visual analysis, the road or highway and the adjacent area that is visible from and extending along the highway. The distance the corridor extends out from the highway may vary depending on different factors, such as land use and topography, or the corridor may be defined as a set width, such as 0.25 or 0.50 miles.


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Term Meaningcultural resource Any district, site, building, structure, object, person or

people, document, or traditional place that may be important in American history or prehistory.

decibel (dB) A logarithmic based unit of measure of sound pressure.

direct use The physical and permanent procurement of a protected resource for use by a transportation project.

duration The length of time of an event.

easement An agreement with a property owner that provides a limited right to make use of a property.

effect Something brought about by a cause or agent; a result. This may include ecological, aesthetic, historic, cultural, economic, social, health, or other effects, whether direct, indirect, or cumulative. Effects may include those resulting from actions that may have both beneficial and detrimental effects.

eligible Refers to cultural resources that meet the National Park Service criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

enforcement area A paved 14-foot lane and shoulder extending approximately 1300 feet along the median side of the highway and reserved as a refuge for monitoring and enforcement of the HOV or express toll lane restrictions by the State Patrol.

environmental impact statement A document prepared under the National Environmental (EIS) Policy Act and/or the State Environmental Policy Act that

identifies and analyzes, in detail, environmental effects of a proposed action. As a tool for decision-making, the EIS describes positive and negative effects and examines reasonable alternatives for an undertaking.

express toll lane A limited-access highway lane that is actively managed through a variable toll system to regulate its use and thereby maintain express travel speeds and reliability. Toll prices rise or fall in real time as the lane approaches capacity or becomes less used. This ensures that traffic in the express toll lane remains flowing at express travel speeds of 45 to 60 miles per hour. Transit and carpools do not pay a toll. See also: “managed lane.”

extraordinary magnitude Within the context of a Section 4(f) analysis, a reference to exceedingly high costs or other substantial objectionable factors associated with a project alternative that characterizes the impacts as beyond consideration as feasible and prudent.


Term Meaningfeasible and prudent Within the context of a Section 4(f) analysis, this phrase

refers to the viability of an alternative that avoids the use of a Section 4(f) resource. The term "feasible" refers to the constructability of a project -whether or not it can be built using current construction methods, technologies, and practices. The term "prudent" refers to how reasonable the alternative is—in essence, whether or not it makes sense.

Federal Highway One of several agencies in the U.S. Department of Administration (FHWA) Transportation, the FHWA provides federal financial

assistance to the states through the Federal Aid Highway Program, the purpose of which is to construct and improve the National Highway System, urban and rural roads, and bridges.

general-purpose lane A highway or arterial lane available for use by all traffic.

high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) High-occupancy vehicle is a special designation for a bus, carpool, or vanpool provided as an encouragement to increase ride-sharing. Specially designated HOV lanes and parking are among the incentives for persons to pool trips, use fewer vehicles, and make the transportation system more efficient. HOV lanes are generally inside (left-side) lanes, and are identified by signs and a diamond on the pavement. Currently, two or more (2+) occupants are required to use the I-405 HOV lanes. Motorcycles are allowed to use highway HOV lanes as well.

historic property A cultural resource that is on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Interagency Committee for The Office of the Interagency Committee is a state agency Outdoor Recreation (IAC) that serves two boards: the Interagency Committee for

Outdoor Recreation (IAC) and the Salmon Recovery Funding Board. The agency is charged with implementing policies and programs established by the boards, the legislature, and the Governor. The IAC administers state and federal grant programs for recreation and habitat conservation.

jurisdiction A municipal government agency, such as a city or county, and as appropriate, federal, and state agencies and federally recognized tribes. The term also can mean, “to have authority over.”

Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (LWCFA)

Federal legislation adopted in 1965 that established the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a matching-fund assistance program that provides grants which pay half the acquisition and development cost of outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Section 6(f) of the act prohibits the conversion of property acquired or developed with these grants to a non-recreational purpose without the approval of the Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service.The DOI must ensure that replacement lands of equal value, location, and usefulness are provided as a condition of such conversions.


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Term Meaningminimization Taking measures to reduce potential effects to the smallest

practical amount, extent, size, or degree. Minimization could include alignment shifts, a commitment to seasonal construction windows, replacement of land or facilities, restoration or landscaping, or payment of fair market value for affected lands.

mitigation (Section 4(f)) Within the context of a Section 4(f) analysis, an effort to replace land or facilities either with resources that are comparable in value and function, or with monetary compensation that can be used to enhance the remaining land or facilities. The cost of mitigation should be a reasonable public expenditure in light of the severity of the impact on the Section 4(f) resource.

National Environmental Policy Act Federal legislation adopted in 1969 that established a (NEPA) national environmental policy intentionally focused on

federal activities and the desire for a sustainable environment balanced with other essential needs of present and future generations. NEPA also established federal agency responsibility and created the basic framework for integrating environmental considerations into federal decision-making. The fundamentals of the NEPA decision-making process include: an interdisciplinary approach in planning and decision-making for actions that affect the human environment, interagency coordination, consideration of alternatives, examination of potential environmental consequences and mitigation, documentation of the analysis, and making the information available to the public for comment prior to implementation.

National Historic Preservation Act Federal legislation adopted in 1966 that requires federal (NHPA) agencies to consider the effects of their undertakings on

historic properties and provide the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation with an opportunity to comment on such undertakings.

National Park Service (NPS) An agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, the NPS is charged with preserving the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of current and future generations. The NPS is keeper of the National Register of Historic Places. Under Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, the NPS also reviews land conversions for transportation projects.


Term MeaningNational Register of Historic Places (NRHP)

Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, this is the Nation's official list of properties and other cultural resources that are recognized as deserving preservation. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service as part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archaeological resources. Properties listed in the register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture.

noise abatement criteria The FHWA noise abatement criteria specify exterior and interior noise levels for various land activity categories such as residential and commercial. WSDOT considers a noise impact to occur if predicted equivalent hourly noise levels (Leq (h)) approach within 1 dBA of the noise abatement criteria.

noise level The sound pressure level, measured using a meter with an "A" frequency weighting and reported as dBA.

proximity impacts See “constructive use.”

prudent See “feasible and prudent.”

publicly owned Property that is owned and/or operated by a public entity. If a governmental body has a proprietary interest in the land (such as fee ownership, drainage easements or wetland easements), it can be considered publicly owned. Land subject to a public easement in perpetuity can also be considered to be publicly owned land for the purpose for which the easement exists.

retaining wall A structure used to hold earth in place where the natural grade cannot be maintained.

right-of-way Land purchased prior to the construction of transportation improvements along with land for sound walls, retaining walls, stormwater facilities, and other project features. This also includes permanent or temporary easements for construction and maintenance. Vacant land may also be set aside for future highway expansion under certain circumstances.

Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act

Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (49 USC 303) declares as a national policy that a special effort be made to preserve the natural beauty of the countryside, including public park and recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites.

Section 6(f) of The Land Water Conservation Fund Act (LWCFA)

Section 6(f) of The Land Water Conservation Fund Act directs the Department of the Interior, National Park Service to assure that replacement lands of equal value, location, and usefulness are provided as conditions to approve conversions of lands that were acquired with LWCFA funding.


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Term Meaningsignificance Within the context of a Section 4(f) analysis, an expression

of whether a resource is considered important within the recreational, park, and refuge objectives of the community. Barring a determination from the official with jurisdiction to the contrary, the Section 4(f) resource is typically presumed to be significant.

single-occupant vehicle (SOV) A vehicle having one occupant (i.e., the driver).

study area The area specifically evaluated for environmental effects.

substantially impaired The condition where the protected activities, features, or attributes of a natural resource are largely diminished.

temporary occupancy Within the context of a Section 4(f) analysis, an entry on the land that is so minimal that it does not constitute a use within the meaning of Section 4(f). This is the case when the duration is temporary, the scope of work is minor, there are no anticipated permanent adverse physical impacts, and the land will be fully restored. For this provision to apply, there must be documented agreement of the appropriate federal, state, or local officials having jurisdiction over the resource regarding the above conditions.

U.S. Department of Transportation As the federal steward of the nation’s transportation (DOT) system, the DOT comprises agencies that provide

transportation services to the American public, including the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

use Within the context of a Section 4(f) analysis, use generally occurs when (1) land from a Section 4(f) site is acquired for a transportation project, (2) there is an occupancy of land that is adverse in terms of the statute's preservationist purposes, or (3) the proximity effect of the transportation project on the Section 4(f) site, without acquisition of land, is so great that the functions of the Section 4(f) site are substantially impaired.

vehicle Any car, truck, van, motorcycle, or bus designed to carry passengers or goods. Bicycles and other pedestrian-oriented vehicles are not included in this definition.

visual quality A subjective measure of the character of the visual resource. The many factors that contribute to a landscape’s visual quality are grouped under intactness, unity, and vividness.


REFERENCES

GIS data sources

Exhibit 2WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation). 2006 – 2007. I 405 Staff;

Project Limits.

Exhibit 7WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation). 2006 – 2007. I 405 Staff;

Project Limits, Study Area (for Osborn Pacific).

Base Data All GIS exhibits contain one or more of the following as base layers: GDT (Geographic Data Technology, Inc.), April 2005. GDT – Dynamap Transportation. King County Standard GIS Data Disk, extract June 2006:

2005. Trails in King County. Data updated by I 405 staff to match fieldwork,2002 LiDAR and orthorectified aerial photography.

USGS (United States Geological Survey). June 2002. Color Aerial Photography.http://edc.usgs. gov/products/aerial/hiresortho.html

WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation). March 2001. Aerialphotography program.

WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation), Spatial Data Catalog, 2006,City Limits.

WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation), Spatial Data Catalog, 1997,Railroads.

WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation), Spatial Data Catalog, 2006,Water.

WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation). 2006 – 2007. I 405 Staff;Parks. Merged data from King and Snohomish counties standard data and citiesof Bellevue, Kirkland, and Bothell standard data, 2006.

WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation). 2006 – 2007. I 405 Staff;Streams.

WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation). 2006 – 2007. I 405 Staff;Tenth Mile Posts.

Text references and verbal communications Bellevue, City of

Website: http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.usBothell, City of

Website : http://www.ci.bothell.wa.usFederal Highway Administration (FHWA).


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Website: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/4fpol2.htmInteragency for Outdoor Recreation

Website: http://www.iac.wa.gov/maps/default.aspKirkland, City of

Website: http://www.ci.kirkland.wa.usMonte Villa Farmhouse

Website: http://www.montevilla.comNational Park Service

Website: http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/lwcf/protect.html/Website: http://www.nps.gov/lwcf/

Osborn Pacific Group Inc.2005. I 405, Kirkland Nickel Project, Section 4(f) Evaluation. Prepared for

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), UrbanCorridors Office (UCO), Seattle, Washington. On file at the WSDOTUCO, Seattle, Washington.

Parsons Brinkerhoff Quade & Douglas2007. I 405, SR 520 to I 5 Improvement Project, Noise Discipline Report.

Prepared for WSDOT, UCO, Seattle, Washington. On file at the WSDOTUCO, Seattle, Washington.

Sammamish River TrailWebsite: http://www.metrokc.gov/parks/trails/sammamishriver.html

Tolt Pipeline TrailWebsite: http://www.dirtworld.com/trails

Website: http://www5.metrokc.gov/reports/Website: http://www.nwsource.com/outdoorsUnited States Code

Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 (49 USC 303).U.S. Department of Transportation, FHWA.

2005. FHWA Section 4(f) Policy Paper.

WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation)2002. I 405 Corridor Program NEPA/SEPA Final Environmental Impact

Statement.2002. I 405 Corridor Program Final Preliminary 4(f) Evaluation. Prepared by

Michael Booth. June 2002.2008. I 405, SR 520 to I 5 Improvement Project Cutlural, Historic, and

Archaeological Technical Memorandum. September 2008.2010. Environmental Procedures Manual. Website:

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Publications/Manuals/M31 11.htm.


Washington Wildlife and Recreation Grant Program Website: http://leap.leg.wa.gov/leap/Budget/leapdocs/c0305wwrp_0605.pdf.


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APPENDIX A CORRESPONDENCE

October 15, 2007 letter summarizing coordination between WSDOT and King Countyconcerning construction and the Sammamish River Trail. This letter uses the project’sprevious name and project limits, SR 520 to I 5, and construction period.

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