What should go into the EIS?
How about a preferred location at Seattle Center for a rebuilt KeyArena, and a second action alternative with SoDo for a new arena, or a no build alternative.
Here was the scoping comment from 9/8/2017 from the city:
The EIS will evaluate the No Action alternative, as required by SEPA, and two action alternatives.
10 days later they need 3 options, OVG's plan, another action alternative (that now excludes claiming to be able to completely teardown a landmark, KeyArena) so a reasonable action alternative might just be SoDo. "Bust" really is a no-action alternative for an arena.
Public Meeting on KeyArena Proposalhttp://buildingconnections.seattle.gov/2017/09/18/public-meeting-on-keyarena-proposal/
Public Meeting on KeyArena Proposal
-Rescheduled for September 28The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has received a proposal from the Oak View Group to allow the renovation of Seattle Center Arena (KeyArena). The project, filed under application #3029061, includes a new entry atrium, below-ground expansion for additional seating and circulation, and an underground loading dock and vehicular tunnel. Parking for 450 vehicles will be provided below ground. The scale of this proposal requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to inform the permit review process and eventual decision by the department.The first step in compiling an EIS is soliciting public input to determine the range of topics to be reviewed within the environmental document. This process is known as scoping. SDCI has identified the following areas for discussion in the EIS: traffic and transportation; historic preservation (landmarks and archeological resources); light and glare; noise; land use; and public services and facilities (recreation).A public meeting to obtain comments on the scope of the EIS, design alternatives, impacts, mitigation measures, and other approvals that may be required was originally scheduled for Thursday, September 21 and Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Those meetings have been cancelled and rescheduled.The rescheduled meeting is set for:Thursday, September 28, 2017
Seattle Center Armory Loft 2
(305 Harrison Street)
- Open House: 6:30 p.m.
- Public Comments: 7:00 p.m.
Written comments on the proposal, including the scope of the EIS, will be accepted through October 6, 2017. Comments should be emailed to: prc@seattle.gov. Comments may also be mailed to:SDCI – PRC
P.O. Box 34019
Seattle, WA 98124Commenters who provide an email or physical address will be sent notices of future meetings and hearings. They will also be sent notice of the SDCI decision with information on the appeal process. Public comments and related project material will be posted to SDCI's Permit and Property Records web page.Questions about the meeting may be directed to:
