Official notices – UW News /news Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:54:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Determination of non-significance: Chemical Sciences Building /news/2026/03/05/determination-non-significance-chemical-sciences-building/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:54:58 +0000 /news/?p=90854 Description of Proposal: The proposed ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ Chemical Sciences Building is intended to create a new academic building in Central Campus for student and faculty laboratories, collaboration spaces, and classrooms.

Location of proposal: 3919 West Stevens Way NE. The site is generally bounded by Okanogan Ln to the north and east, Benson Hall to the south, and West Stevens Way NE to the west.

Title and description of document being adopted: ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ 2018 Seattle Campus Master Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Seattle Campus Master Plan guides development on the Seattle Campus and includes guidelines and standards for new development on the campus. It is formulated to maintain and enhance the fundamental mission of the University; its multiple important roles in undergraduate and professional education, and its dedication to research and public service. The Draft and Final EIS for the master plan analyzed the potential impacts of all identified development sites.

As lead agency, we have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. This proposal and site is consistent with the Campus Master Plan. It has been determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An EIS is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after adoption of the 2018 Seattle Campus Master Plan EIS for the project and preparation and review of a SEPA consistency checklist.

This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The comment period will end March 23, 2026.

Responsible Official: Julie Blakeslee, AICP, Environmental & Land Use Planner, jblakesl@uw.edu

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Notice of Action: UMWC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan /news/2025/05/30/notice-of-action-umwc-northwest-major-institution-master-plan/ Fri, 30 May 2025 15:23:06 +0000 /news/?p=88215 Notice is given under SEPA, RCW 43.21.C.080, that the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ took the action described below on May 30, 2025.

Any action to set aside, enjoin, review or otherwise challenge such action on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW (State Environmental Policy Act) shall be commenced on or before June 30, 2025.

Description of the proposed action: Approval of the UMWC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan by the Seattle City Council in Clerk File 314511. Location of the proposal is the UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Overlay Zone generally bounded by N 120th Street on the north; Burke Avenue N and ½ block west of Meridian Ave N on the east; N 115th Street on the south; and in alignment with Ashworth Ave N on the west.

The Final Environmental Impact Statement, UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan was issued on March 1, 2024. Documents may be examined online at: https://facilities.uw.edu/planning/campus/northwest-mimp

This notice is filed by Julie Blakeslee, UW Environmental and Land Use Planner, May 30, 2025.

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Determination of non-significance: Husky Soccer Field Renovation /news/2025/03/21/determination-of-non-significance-husky-soccer-field-renovation/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:32:24 +0000 /news/?p=87816 Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ hereby provides public notice of: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Project Name: Husky Soccer Field Renovation

Proponent/Lead Agency: UW–Seattle Campus

Comment Period Closes: April 4, 2025

Description: The proposed ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ Husky Soccer Field project is intended to renovate the field turf to further level the field for drainage and replace light fixtures for energy efficiency and better directional lighting to the field while reducing off-field lighting.

Location: The project site is generally bounded by Husky Outdoor Track to the north, Canal Rd NE to the east, the Husky Baseball Field to the south, and Walla Walla Road NE and Lot E18 to the west.

Contact Person: Julie Blakeslee, UW Planner; UW Facilities; Box 359571; Seattle, WAÌý 98195-2205; jblakesl@uw.edu

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Determination of non-significance: Laurel Village /news/2024/09/20/determination-of-non-significance-laurel-village/ Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:17:20 +0000 /news/?p=86317 Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ hereby provides public notice of adoption of an existing document, the UW 2018 Seattle Campus Master Plan Final EIS, and DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE. The adopted document is available at:

Project Name: Laurel Village

Proponent/Lead Agency: ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½â€“Seattle Campus

Comment Period Closes: October 4, 2024

Description of Proposal: The proposed UW Laurel Village redevelopment is intended to create additional student housing in East Campus on development sites E83 and E84 as identified in the Campus Master Plan.

Location of Proposal: The site is generally bounded by NE 45th Street to the north, residential development to the east, and Mary Gates Memorial Way NE to the south and west.Ìý

Contact Person: Julie Blakeslee, Environmental and Land Use Planner, SEPA Responsible Official; UW Facilities Asset Management; Box 352205; Seattle, WAÌý 98195-2205; jblakesl@uw.edu

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Determination of non-significance: Blakeley VillageÌýÌý /news/2024/09/19/determination-of-non-significance-blakeley-village/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:31:31 +0000 /news/?p=86268 Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ hereby provides public notice of adoption of an existing document, the UW 2018 Seattle Campus Master Plan Final EIS, and DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE. The adopted document is available at:

Project Name: Blakeley Village

Proponent/Lead Agency: ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½â€“Seattle Campus

Comment Period Closes: October 3, 2024

Description of Proposal: The proposed UW Blakeley Village redevelopment is intended to create additional student housing in East Campus on development sites E81 and E82 as identified in the Campus Master Plan.

Location of Proposal: The site is generally bounded by the Burke-Gilman Trail to the north and east, University Village to the south, and Nordheim Court Apartments to the west.

Contact Person: Julie Blakeslee, Environmental and Land Use Planner, SEPA Responsible Official; UW Facilities Asset Management; Box 352205; Seattle, WAÌý 98195-2205; jblakesl@uw.edu

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Determination of non-significance: ASUW Shell House Renovation /news/2024/09/12/determination-of-non-significance-asuw-shell-house-renovation/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:29:58 +0000 /news/?p=86158 Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ hereby provides public notice of: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Project Name: ASUW Shell House Renovation

Proponent/Lead Agency: ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½â€“Seattle Campus

Comment Period Closes: September 26, 2024

Description of Proposal: The proposed ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ ASUW Shell House project is intended to provide select interior and exterior renovation to further preserve the historic building and improve building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and structural), and ADA access. NPS and Landmarks design review and approval included.

Location of Proposal: The project site is generally bounded by Walla Walla Road NE to the north, Lake Wash. to the east, the Montlake Cut to the south, and undeveloped space to the west.

Contact Person: Julie Blakeslee, Planner, SEPA Responsible Official; UW Facilities; Box 359571; Seattle, WAÌý 98195-2205; jblakesl@uw.edu

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Public Notice: UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan Final EIS /news/2024/03/01/public-notice-uwmc-northwest-major-institution-master-plan-final-eis/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:07:22 +0000 /news/?p=84657 Project Name: UWMC-Northwest Major Institution Master Plan (MIMP) Final EIS

Proponent & Lead Agency: ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½

Description of Proposal: The UW Medical Center – Northwest Major Institution Master Plan update will allow for space on the campus to accommodate projected population growth and corresponding increase in healthcare demands. It would also allow for replacing aging campus facilities with more energy efficient, lower maintenance, and appropriate systems for today’s medical center functional requirements. The Master Plan will include design guidelines and development standards for new development on the campus. The planning process is intended to foresee, assess, and outline mitigation measures for potential direct, indirect and cumulative impacts of development. Please visit for the Final EIS.

Location of proposal: 1550 N 115th Street, Seattle WA 98133. The project site is generally bounded by N 120th Street on the north, Meridian Avenue N to the east, N 115th Street on the south, and the Bikur Cholim Cemetery and multifamily residences to the west.

Responsible Official: Ìý Julie Blakeslee, AICP; University Planner; Box 359571; Seattle, WA 98195-9571; NorthwestMIMP@uw.edu

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Determination of non-significance: Anderson Hall Renovation /news/2024/01/31/determination-of-non-significance-anderson-hall-renovation/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:29:48 +0000 /news/?p=84304 Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ hereby provides public notice of: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Project Name: Anderson Hall Renovation

Proponent/Lead Agency: ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½â€“Seattle Campus

Comment Period Closes: February 14, 2024

Description of Proposal: The proposed ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ Anderson Hall project is intended to provide interior renovation to the existing classroom, offices, and other program spaces to improve building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation), structural and unreinforced masonry improvements, and ADA access (elevator and pathways). Tree removal may occur for protection of the building envelope and exterior building maintenance and cleaning.

Location of Proposal: The project site is generally bounded by West Stevens Way NE to the north, Rainier Vista to the east, Bloedel Hall and NE Pacific Street to the south, and Garfield Place NE and Life Sciences Building to the west.

Contact Person: Julie Blakeslee, Environmental and Land Use Planner, SEPA Responsible Official; UW Facilities Asset Management; Box 359571; Seattle, WAÌý 98195-2205; jblakesl@uw.edu

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Determination of non-significance: Lot E18 Solar Canopy Project /news/2024/01/31/determination-of-non-significance-lot-e18-solar-canopy-project/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:26:14 +0000 /news/?p=84302 Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ hereby provides public notice of: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Project Name: Lot E18 Solar Canopy Project

Proponent/Lead Agency: ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½â€“Seattle Campus

Comment Period Closes: February 14 2024

Description of Proposal: The University is proposing to install an approximately 4,820 SF solar canopy over 30 existing parking spaces in parking lot E18.Ìý The solar canopy would generate approximately 84kW of electrical power connecting to the City of Seattle and UW campus electrical grids.

Location of Proposal: The E18 lot is located east of Montlake Blvd, north of the UW Intramural Activities building, west of Walla Walla Rd NE, and south of NE 45th Street, at 2500 Wahkiakum Road.

Contact Person: Julie Blakeslee, Environmental and Land Use Planner, SEPA Responsible Official; UW Facilities Asset Management; Box 359571; Seattle, WAÌý 98195-2205; jblakesl@uw.edu

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Determination of non-significance: N26 and E2 Lots Fleet Charging Project /news/2024/01/09/determination-of-non-significance-n26-and-e2-lots-fleet-charging-project/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:21:49 +0000 /news/?p=84078 Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-340 and WAC 478-324-140, the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ hereby provides public notice of: DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Project Name: N26 and E2 Lots Fleet Charging Project

Proponent/Lead Agency: ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½â€“Seattle Campus

Comment Period Closes: January 23, 2024

Description of Proposal: The University is proposing to install approximately 80 electric vehicle charging stations in the E2 parking lot and 38 charging stations in the N26 lot. Minor excavation will occur to support installation of electrical equipment and conduit runs.

Location of Proposal: The N26 lot is located west of the UW Plant Services building at 4523 Pend Oreille Place NE. The E2 lot is located at 2500 NE 44th Place just south of the 45th Street viaduct.Ìý

Contact Person: Julie Blakeslee, Environmental and Land Use Planner, SEPA Responsible Official; UW Facilities Asset Management; Box 359571; Seattle, WAÌý 98195-2205; jblakesl@uw.edu

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