Draft Environmental Assessment State Archive Preservation Facility 202 South Thornton Avenue Madison, Wisconsin DFD Project No. 09H2L Prepared for: State of Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Facilities Development December 1, 2014

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Draft Environmental Assessment

State Archive Preservation Facility 202 South Thornton Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin

DFD Project Number 09H2L

This report prepared by: ___________________________________ Neil E. Carney, PE Project Manager This report reviewed by: ___________________________________ Dennis L. Johnson, PE Environmental Engineer

Contents Page No.

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. i

EA Process .............................................................................................................................. i 1.0 Description of the Proposed Action ................................................................................... 1

1.1 Title of Proposed Project ............................................................................................. 1

1.2 Location ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Site Description ........................................................................................................... 1

1.4 Project Purpose and Need (History, Background, Justification) ................................... 2

1.5 Estimated Cost and Funding Source ........................................................................... 7

1.6 Project Schedule ......................................................................................................... 7

2.0 Description of Those Factors in the Human Environment Affected by the Proposed Action ......................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Terrestrial Resources .................................................................................................. 8

2.2 Aquatic Resources ...................................................................................................... 8

2.3 Structures .................................................................................................................... 9

2.4 Utilities ......................................................................................................................... 9

2.5 Traffic and Parking ...................................................................................................... 9

2.6 Noise ..........................................................................................................................10

2.7 Recreational Pathways ...............................................................................................11

2.8 Registered Fuel Storage Tank Removal .....................................................................11

3.0 Evaluation of Significant Primary and Secondary Environmental Effects That Would Result if the Proposal Were Implemented ....................................................................... 12

3.1 Physical Effects ..........................................................................................................12

3.2 Biological Effects ........................................................................................................12

3.3 Socioeconomic Effects ...............................................................................................13

3.3.1 Social ...................................................................................................................13

3.3.2 Economic .............................................................................................................13

3.4 Bike and Pedestrian Traffic .........................................................................................14

3.5 Noise ..........................................................................................................................14

3.6 Vehicular Traffic ..........................................................................................................14

3.7 Utilities ........................................................................................................................15

3.8 Wetlands ....................................................................................................................15

3.9 Flood Plains ................................................................................................................15

3.10 Groundwater ...............................................................................................................15

3.11 Protected Plant, Animal, and Fish Species .................................................................16

3.12 Historical.....................................................................................................................16

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4.0 Brief Study, Development and Description of Reasonable Alternatives to the Proposed Action and a Brief Evaluation of the Significant Environmental or Other Effects of These Alternatives .................................................................................................................... 17

4.1 No Action/Defer the Proposed Project ........................................................................17

4.2 Alternate Project Locations – State-Owned Properties ...............................................17

4.3 Non-State Owned Properties ......................................................................................19

4.4 Selected Location – 202 South Thornton Avenue .......................................................19

5.0 A Listing of Other Agencies or Groups Contacted and the Comments of and Other Pertinent Information from these Agencies and Groups .................................................. 20

6.0 Evaluation of Specific Factors Related to the Proposed Project ..................................... 21

6.1 Stimulation of Secondary (Indirect) Effects .................................................................21

6.2 Creation of a New Environmental Effect .....................................................................21

6.3 Impacts on Geographically Scarce Environmental Features .......................................21

6.4 Precedent−Setting Nature of the Action ......................................................................21

6.5 Significant Controversy Associated with the Action .....................................................22

6.6 Conflicts with Official Agency Plans or Local, State, or National Policy .......................22

6.7 Cumulative Impacts of Repeated Actions of this Type ................................................22

6.8 Foreclosure of Future Options ....................................................................................22

7.0 An Identification and Brief Discussion of Appropriate Alternatives to Proposed Type II Actions That May Involve Unresolved Conflicts Concerning Alternative Uses of Available Resources, Including the Alternative of No Action .......................................................... 23

7.1 No Action/Defer the Project Request ..........................................................................23

7.2 Unresolved Conflicts Related to Selected Alternative .................................................23

8.0 References ..................................................................................................................... 24

List of Appendices

Appendix A – Figures Appendix B – Information Letter and EA Distribution List

Appendix C – Information Letter Public Responses Appendix D – Site Photographs Appendix E – Site Soils Map and Descriptions

Appendix F – WDNR Endangered Resources Review Request

Appendix G – SHPO Review Request

List of Tables Table 2-1 - Summary of Registered Fuel Storage Tanks

List of Figures Figure 1 - Project Location Map Figure 2 - Site Map Figure 3 - Existing Site Plan Figure 4 - Proposed Site Plan Figure 5 - Wetland and Wetland Indicators Map Figure 6 - Floodplain Map Figure 7 - Summary of Alternative Sites Evaluated Within the CWC Madison Campus Figure 8 - Alternative Site Location – Tennyson Lane – Lot #1

Glossary of Acronyms AST Aboveground Storage Tank bgs Below Ground Surface CGC Construction • Geotechnical Consultants, Inc. CWC Central Wisconsin Center dB Decibels DATCP Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection DFD Division of Facilities Development DOA Department of Administration DSPS Department of Safety and Professional Services EA Environmental Assessment EIS Environmental Impact Statement ERR Endangered Resources Review ESA Environmental Site Assessment FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning LBP Lead-Bearing Paint LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design MG&E Madison Gas & Electric MIC Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion MMHI Mendota Mental Health Institute MSL Mean Sea Level PAHs Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons RCLs Residual Contaminant Levels REC Recognized Environmental Conditions SAPF State Archive Preservation Facility SHPO State Historic Preservation Offices UL Underwriters Laboratories USGS United States Geologic Survey USDA United States Department of Agriculture UST Underground Storage Tank WDNR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources WEPA Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act WHS Wisconsin Historical Society WPDES Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System WVM Wisconsin Veterans Museum

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Introduction The State of Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Division of Facilities Development (DFD) retained Ayres Associates to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the State Archive Preservation Facility (SAPF) to be constructed at 202 S. Thornton Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. Refer to Appendix A, Figures 1 and 2 for the project location and site map of the project. The EA has been prepared in accordance with the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA) and Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter ADM 60 to determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required for the project. EA Process

The WEPA compliance process began in February 2013 with authorization by the DFD to prepare an EA. An Information Letter to solicit input on potential impacts of the project was submitted to potentially interested agencies and groups on July 9, 2013. A copy of the Information Letter and the distribution list for parties that received the Information Letter and this Draft EA are included as Appendix B. Responses received for the Information Letter from interested parties are included as Appendix C. The Draft EA was made available on December 1, 2014, for a 15-day public review period. Copies of the Draft EA were made available at the Central Branch of the Madison Public Library and online at www.ayresprojectinfo.com/StateArchiveFacility_EA. All comments should be received no later than 6:30 p.m., December 16, 2014, and sent to:

Neil E. Carney, PE Ayres Associates 5201 E. Terrace Drive, Suite 200 Madison, WI 53718 carneyn@ayresassociates.com

A public meeting on the Draft EA is scheduled for December 16, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Croix Conference Room on the 1st Floor of the Wisconsin DOA Building located at 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703. The meeting is open to the public and will be attended by representatives of the DOA, DFD, Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM), and Ayres Associates. Information and comments derived from the meeting and throughout the public comment period will be reviewed to determine whether an EIS is required for the project. The following subsections provide information required by ADM 60 to evaluate whether this project is a major action that will significantly affect the quality of the human environment, or is a proposed course of action which involves unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources.

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1.0 Description of the Proposed Action

1.1 Title of Proposed Project

State Archive Preservation Facility DFD Project # 09H2L

1.2 Location

Address: 202 South Thornton Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703 County: Dane Political Town: City of Madison, Wisconsin 1.3 Site Description

The 202 South Thornton Avenue parcel is a 5.10-acre developed parcel that is the current site of the DOA Central Services Building. This building is currently vacant and previously housed the Department’s Enterprise Document Services, Mail Distribution Services, and Central Fleet Operations. The parcel contains a total of five discrete buildings and paved parking and drive areas. Some grassy areas and a tree-lined buffer exist along the eastern and northern property boundaries, respectively. The Yahara River Bike Path is present along the eastern parcel boundary and the Yahara River beyond, which is a bike/pedestrian path on the west side of the Yahara River which extends from Lake Mendota to Lake Monona, and provides bike/pedestrian underpasses at East Johnson Street and East Washington Avenue. The Capital City Trail is present along the southern parcel boundary, which is a 17-mile bike trail that meanders around and through the heart of Madison. South Dickinson Street is present along the western boundary of the parcel, and an active railroad spur is present along the northern parcel boundary.

Refer to Appendix D for photographs of site features of both the project and adjacent areas.

The topography in the project area is relatively flat with a slight slope towards the Yahara River to the north at the north end of the project site. The site high point is at approximate elevation 854 ft. Mean Sea Level (MSL) at the approximate center of the parcel, to a low point of 851 ft. MSL at the north end of the parcel adjacent to the Yahara River Bike Path. Finished floor elevation of the proposed facility is currently estimated at elevation 856 ft. MSL. Soils in the project area are mapped on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Web Soil Survey as predominantly Colwood silt loam (Co) across the majority of the site (81% of the land area), and Batavia silt loam, gravelly substratum, 2 to 6 percent slopes (BbB) across a narrow area along the eastern boundary of the site (approximately 19% of the land area). The Colwood silt loams consist of poorly drained soils on relict lakebed depressions. Parent materials are stratified silt and fine sand lacustrine deposits. A typical profile includes silt loam, loam and stratified fine sand to silt loam. The Batavia silt loams consist of well drained soils on outwash plains. Parent materials are deep loess over loamy outwash. A typical profile includes silt loam, silty

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clay loam, gravelly clay loam, and gravelly coarse sand. A soil map and descriptions are included in Appendix E. A geotechnical investigation conducted by Construction • Geotechnical Consultants, Inc. (CGC) was completed at the proposed project site in April 2012. A total of six standard penetration test soil borings were drilled to depths ranging 20 to 40 feet below grade. Results of the geotechnical investigation revealed the subsurface soils to generally consist of a 2- to 12.5-foot layer of non-engineered fill consisting of sand, gravel, clay, cinders, glass and similar materials, followed by a 0- to 3.5-foot layer of medium to stiff lean clay, followed by a 6.5- to 20.5-foot loose to very dense sand, gravel, or silt layer. CGC concluded weathered sandy dolomite bedrock and/or cobbles were encountered at the terminus of each boring. Groundwater was encountered at depths of 8 to 10 feet below the existing ground surface. Additional geotechnical investigation activities were completed by CGC in May 2013 to collect supplemental data to assist with determining floor slab loading support requirements for future construction. A total of eleven soil borings were performed to depths ranging from 12 to 15 feet bgs. Soils in borings consisted of relatively thin layers of clayey sand and sandy clay extending to 6 to 8 feet bgs, with underlying sand strata extending to the depth of each boring.

1.4 Project Purpose and Need (History, Background, Justification)

The primary users of the proposed facility are the WHS and WVM. A brief history/ background for each organization is provided below. History/Background – Wisconsin Historical Society

The WHS, founded in 1846, moved to the current headquarters location at 816 State Street, Madison, Wisconsin, in 1900. The WHS serves as the State of Wisconsin’s trustee for preserving state and national history and is required to make the history accessible to the public. Its broad mandate requires WHS to collect both documents and artifacts that embody Wisconsin and American history and to protect, preserve, and maintain access to the collections. Currently, the WHS stores library materials, archive materials, and museum artifacts at the headquarters building and in leased space. More than 50 percent of the headquarters building is used for collection storage. The estimated value of collections stored at WHS headquarters is over $1.116 billion. The collection storage space at the current WHS headquarters is inefficient and does not have the appropriate environmental conditions for the storage of museum, library, and archive materials. In addition, it does not meet current or future needs for these programs nor does it meet the American Association of Museum Stewardship Guidelines. The majority of library and archive shelving is old, low density, lacks flexibility, and is built into the structure. The existing facility space also limits the size of objects that can be added to the museum collections. In addition, collections are jeopardized due to lack of proper environmental conditions (controlled temperature, humidity, lighting, etc.) and security. Intake and processing of museum collections are at high risk of water damage because the operations occur in basement spaces that

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include steam piping, and are beneath surface parking lot areas. The lack of space has also resulted in museum exhibits being prepared in storage aisles. As a result of these conditions, the WHS has reduced collection acquisitions; decreased the volume of archives; utilized space that does not provide adequate preservation; stopped the collection of large objects; transferred objects back to historic sites; and has refused archeological collections. The current conditions jeopardize the current and future storage operations of the WHS.

History/Background – Wisconsin Veterans Museum

The WVM was established in 1901 as the Grand Army Memorial Hall. For 90 years, the museum was located at the State Capital Building and occupied 6,000 square feet of space. The museum has been located at 30 West Mifflin Street since 1993, and contains more than 32,000 square feet of storage, reference, exhibit, and office space on the ground, basement, second and third floors. Although the collection is irreplaceable, the estimated value of the collections stored at the current location is over $18,000,000 for museum artifacts, archives, and exhibits. The museum has been accredited by the American Association of Museums since the 1970s which requires adherence to strict standards of artifact care and environmental conditions. Overall, the existing building and its environmental systems comply with building codes and storage standards. However, recent moisture and leakage problems related to the building envelope have threatened the museum collections. HVAC mechanical piping failures have resulted in water leaks above the suspended ceiling. Water issues have caused permanent damage and loss of material stored at the museum.

Due to existing space constraints, the museum currently leases 1,000 square feet of warehouse space for large artifacts and display equipment. Approximately 85 percent of the museum’s exhibit design and installation is outsourced. Lack of space has caused the museum to become more selective, thereby turning away potential acquisitions. The museum estimates that storage and processing space needs will significantly increase in coming years due to the passing of the World War II generation, a renewed interest in the history of the Vietnam War, and the return of service members from current conflicts. Project Description and Justification

The current WHS, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, and WVM preservation and storage spaces are inadequate, older facilities with insufficient space/volume, and lack the necessary building infrastructure and support services such as efficient bay spacing and storage systems. The current spaces have leaking piping, do not have appropriate environmental conditions (temperature and humidity controls), and lack the necessary security measures for storage of museum, library, and archival materials. These inefficiencies have resulted in damages to existing artifacts/collections, reduced collection acquisitions, reductions to the volume of archives, and have restricted the size of objects that can be added to the museum collections. Additional damages to existing collections are probable unless improved environmental conditions are provided. The State Archive Preservation Facility will serve as an enterprise solution to protect, preserve, and safeguard the valuable collections and artifacts that embody Wisconsin

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and American history. This new facility will address the inefficiencies in storage space and allow for storage of collections and artifacts in a controlled and secure environment. The building design will follow sustainable design principles, meet the State’s energy efficiency standards, and seek the equivalent of Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Silver. The facility’s HVAC systems and corresponding space environmental controls will be designed to meet the special conservation and preservation needs of the archive and museum collections.

The facility will be constructed on State-owned property located at 202 S. Thornton Avenue. The DOA Central Services Building will be demolished as part of the proposed project. This site was selected after evaluation of several State-owned and non-State-owned parcels in the Madison area and its selection is a product of a cooperative partnership between the City of Madison and the State of Wisconsin. The 202 S. Thornton Avenue site is the preferred location due to its proximity to WVM, WHS, and UW-Madison; because it would allow for a viable repurposing of the current site and demolition of the existing building; because of the availability of public transportation; and because the proposed use is consistent with city zoning code. General Overview – State Archive Preservation Facility

The facility has a total of 188,733 square feet that includes a four-story archive preservation wing, a two-story processing wing, and a centrally located support space. The archive preservation wing will house library material, archive materials, and museum artifacts from the WHS and WVM, and will serve as a support facility to their museum functions. The archive preservation wing utilizes specialized storage shelving systems that will be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing and growing needs of the tenant agencies and will allow ease of access and retrieval of stored materials. The processing wing includes work areas, administrative functions, and specialized archive preservation space. These wings are supported by centrally located space that includes areas for receiving and the mechanical equipment. The total footprint of the building will be 61,820 square feet. Main access to the facility will be at the southeastern corner of the property via Thornton Avenue. A fire lane will be present along the western property boundary, which will be accessible from Dickinson Street. This fire lane will lead to a loading dock entry on the north side of the building. An equipment area will be located to the northeast of the loading dock. A landscaped area will exist at the western end of the property and will be slated for future expansion if needed. There will be an 8-stall visitor parking area at the main entrance, and a 25-stall staff parking area, both of which will be located along the southern property boundary. A Native American Indian ceremonial ground will be located at the northeast corner of the property. Refer to Appendix A, Figures 3 and 4 for the existing and proposed site plans for the proposed facility.

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Landscaping/Plantings

A landscaped area will be present along the south side of the building between staff and visitor parking areas, as well as in front of the visitor parking spaces. The Native American Indian ceremonial grounds will incorporate a berm with denser plantings surrounding the area. A landscape buffer is planned for the area between the ceremonial grounds and the equipment area/loading dock on the north side of the facility. The area along the west end of the project site will be landscaped as a natural meadow area. Groundcover adjacent to the building along west and north service drives will be sod. Trees will be planted along the length of the southern property boundary between the facility and the Capitol City Bike Path, and along the east property boundary between the facility and the Yahara River Bike Path. The landscape buffer between the ceremonial grounds and the equipment area/loading dock will also include new tree plantings. The proposed landscaping will utilize indigenous tree and shrub species. Additional Site Amenities

Outdoor seating will be provided near the building entrance and patio. Bicycle racks will also be provided for visitors and employees of the facility.

Security

Security for the facility will be provided as a multi-layered system; initial access into the building followed by controlled access into the various interior secure areas of the building. As this facility is a joint-use facility for two user Agencies, some areas are shared spaces while others will be Agency-specific access only. The main storage space will be subdivided into Agency and department-specific access areas.

The objective of the security system is to provide protection of entrances via card access, video capture, motion detection, and intrusion detection at the exterior doors. Internal card access will be utilized to limit access to the secure areas off the corridors.

Storm Sewer and Stormwater Control

The roof drain and storm sewer system will be routed through a stormwater management system via stormwater catch basins and underground detention storage facilities before connecting into the existing City of Madison storm sewer system which is ultimately directed north to the Yahara River. The stormwater management systems have been designed considering potential future expansions to the State Archive Preservation Facility, and will accommodate the full build-out of the site. The stormwater system design will meet the quantity and quality requirements of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) NR 151.

Stormwater management design for the project will meet WDNR new development requirements. Stormwater infiltration structures are not proposed due to the environmental conditions present within the site soils. The project is expected to reduce the amount of impervious surface currently residing within the project area from 92% to 68%.

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Due to site soil disturbance greater than 1-acre, a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit will be prepared for the project. As part of the permit process a stormwater management plan and an erosion control plan will be prepared. Sanitary Sewer

The use of existing service laterals will be explored with the City of Madison and private utility providers. The plumbing of the facility will comply with the building codes and the DFD Design Guidelines. Potable and Fire Protection Water Supply

Water supply for the building and fire protection will come from the existing City of Madison 6-inch water main in the vacated Wilson Street right-of-way (bike path) along the south of the property. Testing has been done which verified that there is sufficient pressure and capacity in the system to serve the building.

There are sufficient existing fire hydrants around the property perimeter to meet the City of Madison Fire Department requirements. No additional fire hydrants will need to be added to the site.

Electrical

Primary electrical service to the new building will come from existing power (Madison Gas & Electric [MG&E]) lines running north-south along the vacated Thornton Avenue bike path at the east perimeter of the site. A new transformer will be set on the north side of the building. Site Lighting

The site lighting will consist of primarily of pole-mounted lighting for parking and drive lanes supplemented by building-mounted lighting at entrances and site exits and low-level bollard lighting at building entrance walkways. Fire Protection

The building will be protected by a sprinkler system. Sensitive work and storage areas will utilize a pre-action dry-pipe system with general areas protected by a wet sprinkler system. The pre-action system will consist of the following:

• Each pre-action zone will have a valve alarmed and activated by heat and

smoke detectors • An air compressor to pressurize piping • A nitrogen generator to keep the piping system free of moisture and

microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) issues The fire alarm system will be an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved, addressable and multiplexed fire detection and alarm system. The system will consist of a fire alarm control units, alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, control devices, supervisory devices, door holders, battery power supply, wiring, and necessary

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accessories for interface and control functions with the building sprinkler system and HVAC systems.

The system will be capable of transmitting and receiving addresses and data between the fire alarm control panels and the addressable devices. The audible/alarm communication speaker system will provide automatic pre-recorded sound.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

The primary mechanical systems include central chilled water refrigeration systems, variable volume desiccant dehumidification air conditioning systems, central hot water heating systems, and central clean steam boilers for humidification systems, and desiccant reactivation. Room and zone controls include hot water reheat as well as zone humidification, and variable volume or constant volume controls, depending on the specific zone control needs.

Natural Gas Supply

The building will be provided with natural gas service from MG&E. The use of existing service laterals will be explored with the City of Madison and private utility providers. All building mechanical systems including steam and hot water boilers are planned to operate off natural gas.

Emergency Power System

A standby emergency generator will supply electrical power to Emergency and Optional standby systems including freeze protection equipment. The generator will be located on the north side of the building adjacent to the loading dock area. The generator will have a self-contained diesel fuel storage tank mounted below and will be contained within a manufacturer supplied sound attenuation enclosure. The generator distribution equipment will be located in a separate room with a 2-hour fire rating.

1.5 Estimated Cost and Funding Source

The estimated total project cost is $46,723,700, funded with a combination of General Fund Supported Borrowing and Program Revenue Supported Borrowing.

1.6 Project Schedule

Start of Demolition April 2015 Start of Construction June 2015 Substantial Completion June 2017 The proposed project schedule calls for construction to commence in June 2015 with substantial completion anticipated in June 2017. The noted schedule is tentative. Demolition duration is expected to be a minimum of 9 weeks. Construction duration is anticipated to be 24 months from commencement through substantial completion.

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2.0 Description of Those Factors in the Human Environment Affected by the Proposed Action

2.1 Terrestrial Resources

Site development for construction of the facility will include building demolition, removal of brush, trees, and grassy vegetation; excavation, trenching, and grading for building construction; utility trenching and installation and landscaping on the project site. It is expected that minimal soil will be removed from the site, and excavated materials will be used where possible to balance fill areas. The minor existing trees scrub and brush will be removed and the site manipulated to facilitate building and pavement construction and to facilitate stormwater drainage. New trees and landscaped areas will be added to the project location as part of the construction process. The site will be graded to allow for positive drainage away from the building. Erosion control measures will be implemented in accordance with WDNR technical standards for construction within and around the perimeter of the construction zone. The construction zone will be limited to the smallest possible size in order to minimize disruption of site soils. The stormwater system will be designed to meet the quantity and quality requirements of the WDNR. Stormwater infiltration structures will not be constructed; however, the proposed project and subsequent future expansion are expected to reduce the amount of impervious surface currently residing within the project area. Review of historical Sanborn fire insurance maps compiled during a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) (Ayres Associates, June 2013) identified recognized environmental conditions (RECs) primarily related to the historical operation of electric motor and machine manufacturing companies, including a machine shop, paint shop, brass foundry, and loading/unloading activities from adjacent railroad spurs. Additional information sources also indicated the former presence of transformers, storage tanks, and historical releases. Based on analytical data collected from soils at the site during a Phase II ESA, (Ayres Associates, July 2013) management of impacted soil will be required in order to successfully reduce potential impacts to human health and the environment and fulfill substantive requirements of Chapter 720, Wis. Admin. Code. The majority of the site contains a layer of fill material from 0-3 feet below ground surface (bgs) which demonstrates discoloration and contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals which exceed Residual Contaminant Levels (RCLs) for direct exposure and protection of groundwater.

2.2 Aquatic Resources

Aquatic resources are not located within the boundaries of the project site. The Yahara River is located immediately adjacent to the project site, within 100 feet of the eastern parcel boundary. The Yahara River flows to Lake Monona to the east-southeast. Because water quality and erosion control measures will be in place during and after construction, it is unlikely that these aquatic resources will be affected by the project. There are no surface water features (streams, lakes, etc.) within the perimeter of the

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project site. In addition, wetland features were not readily observable within the project area during a site walkover performed on February 15, 2013. Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 151 includes performance standards for construction sites and post construction sites. The standards are intended to protect water quality by minimizing the amount of sediment and other non-point source pollutants that enter waterways. The standard regulations for construction site erosion control call for the limitation of sediment, so that there is a reduction of 80 percent of the sediment load carried in runoff as compared to no sediment or erosion control measures.

2.3 Structures

Existing structures currently present within the project site will be demolished prior to construction. The phasing for the demolition of existing structures has not yet been determined. Existing concrete materials will be ground onsite to be utilized as fill for the new facility, or disposed off-site. Materials including, but not limited, to structural steel, piping, and siding will be salvaged and appropriately managed by a recycling contractor. All other materials will be disposed offsite by the demolition contractor. The open parking areas currently residing on the west and east ends of the project site will be utilized as staging areas during demolition. It is anticipated the western boundary of the site will be used as the staging area during facility construction. Potentially hazardous materials including lead-bearing paint (LBP) and asbestos will be removed by a certified contractor during demolition, and disposed in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. Inspection and/or testing will be required by a licensed contractor prior to (or during) demolition to identify, segregate, and dispose of hazardous materials.

2.4 Utilities

Existing utilities on-site will be disconnected prior to commencement of demolition activities. The use of new service laterals will be explored with the City of Madison and private utility providers. The proposed project utilities will include some or all of the following utility systems: roof drain/storm sewer, potable water/fire protection, sanitary sewer, natural gas, electric, site lighting, and telecommunications.

2.5 Traffic and Parking

During construction, traffic will access the facility from the existing drive entries from the Thornton Avenue cul-de-sac at the southeast corner of the project site. Public access to historical documents and materials will continue to be provided at the downtown WHS and WVM facilities. Transportation of collections and or artifacts between the existing facilities and the new facility will occur approximately 1-2 times daily using a large commercial moving van. The western access driveway via South Dickinson Street will serve as a fire lane and service entrance for deliveries and other service vehicles.

Completion of the project will result in a long-term decrease in traffic in the vicinity of the subject property. The total number of employees which travel by vehicle to the property each day will decrease as the DOA Central Fleet Services is no longer operational.

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2.6 Noise

Although demolition and construction will occur during permitted hours, the increase in noise will be mitigated where possible by the use of muffling equipment. Noise may temporarily affect local communication and pose a short-term nuisance to nearby recreational users, residents, and local workers. Demolition duration is expected to be a minimum of 9 weeks. Construction duration is anticipated to be 25 months from commencement through substantial completion. Noise during demolition and construction activities will be of short duration with hours of operation between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Demolition and construction work will target compliance with the applicable ordinances.

Source: U.S. Report to the President and Congress on Noise, February 1972

The chart above lists typical peak operating noise levels from construction equipment at a distance of 50 feet, grouping construction equipment by mobility and other operating characteristics. Earth moving equipment of limited size will be used for this project due to the site constraints. Residual noise levels in an outdoor residential setting are 44

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decibels (dB) during the daytime, and 40 dB during the evening (U.S. Senate, February 1972).

2.7 Recreational Pathways

There are no anticipated changes to the adjacent Yahara River Bike Path or the Capital City Trail (East Wilson Street Bike Path) during demolition and construction, or following construction completion. Both pathways will be maintained in their current configuration and will not be altered as a result of this project, during or after construction.

2.8 Registered Fuel Storage Tank Removal

The following four registered storage tanks are currently present at the facility and will require appropriate decommissioning prior to site demolition activities.

Table 2-1 – Summary of Registered Fuel Tanks DATCP Tank ID Type Contents Size 202106 AST E-85 1,000 gallons 273019 UST Unleaded Gasoline 10,000 gallons 802273 AST Waste Oil 280 gallons 1232029 AST Diesel 10,000 gallons

Product will be required to be pumped from fuel storage tanks prior to removal. All tanks and underground piping related to the tanks will be required to be drained, cleaned, purged of vapors, removed, and properly disposed/salvaged. Following removal, the excavations/areas will be inspected, analyzed, and backfilled (as required) to match surrounding topography. A Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Certified underground storage tank (UST) site assessor will be required for completion of Form ERS-8951, and for appropriate documentation of site closure in accordance with Wisconsin Administrative Code, Chapter ATCP 93.

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3.0 Evaluation of Significant Primary and Secondary Environmental Effects That Would Result if the Proposal Were Implemented

3.1 Physical Effects

Physical effects from the project are primarily related to removal of existing structures and pavements, disturbance of soil, and change of grades. Physical changes to the site will not encroach on or impact adjacent properties except as a change on visual aspects from surrounding areas. Excavation will be required to construct the building footings, utilities, and other subsurface aspects. Grading will be required because the site is currently developed, and the first floor elevation of the new building will be higher than that of the existing ground elevations. In order to accommodate required first floor design elevations, approximately 18,000 cubic yards of fill material will be utilized at the site. A beneficial effect of the proposed action will replace portions of the existing developed areas and hard surfaces with vegetated areas. The project is expected to reduce the amount of impervious surface currently residing within the project area from 92% to 68%. As such, surface water infiltration at the site will be increased compared to existing conditions. The additional planned landscaped areas will be a positive aesthetic improvement over existing conditions. Excavation and closure of registered fuel storage tank locations, removal of asbestos containing material, removal of LBP, and capping of impacted soils will provide a beneficial impact as a result of the project. Exposure to these materials and potential adverse effects to facility users and environmental receptors will be minimized due to the physical changes at the site.

3.2 Biological Effects

Biological effects as a result of the project include increased green space as depicted in the proposed site plan (Appendix A, Figure 4). The short-term biological impacts as a result of the project are the loss of native grasses, scrub vegetation, and some existing trees in order to accommodate demolition of existing structures and construction of the proposed facility. Construction of the facility will result in an increase in permeable area, due to the increased green space at the eastern property boundaries, and the decreased footprint of paved areas including parking, driveways, and walkways. Trees along the perimeter of the property boundary will remain intact to the extent practicable. Trees and shrubs removed during site demolition will be replaced as part of the proposed site plan shown in Appendix A, Figure 4. The removed structural and vegetative features provide habitat for birds and small mammals typically encountered in similar urban environments. Loss of these site features will be off-set, in-part, by the provisions included in the proposed landscaping plan. New trees planted on site will be selected to be indigenous to the project

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environment, and match species found in adjacent properties, where appropriate. Portions of the project site will be planted with native or low maintenance vegetation.

3.3 Socioeconomic Effects

3.3.1 Social

When construction is completed, the project will result in a beneficial social impact by providing a facility for long-term storage and preservation of artifacts and archival materials with historical significance. This facility will allow for the proper preservation of existing artifacts as well as enable the collection of additional materials that could not currently be considered because of size and/or space constraints. The facility will also provide a beneficial social impact by enabling visitors and staff to learn and study the artifacts well into the future as a result of the increased lifespan in the improved storage conditions. Authorized public access to the artifacts and exhibits will also be improved. The reduced size and design of the building will represent an aesthetic change in view to local residents, drivers, and pedestrians who observe this stretch of South Dickinson Street, Thornton Avenue, and adjacent recreational pathways, which are otherwise surrounded by mid to high intensity mixed residential and commercial properties. The use of high-quality building materials will provide a long-term, durable, and modern-looking building. The facility will incorporate a Native American Traditional Care Room to accommodate requests of the Wisconsin Intertribal Repatriation Committee for space to care/handle boxed human remains, funeral objects, and other sacred objects. In addition, there will be an indoor receptacle to hold ceremonial embers during prayers and rituals. An outdoor fire pit has been incorporated into the design with appropriate seating arrangements for ceremonial prayers and rituals. These features will accommodate improved access to sacred objects and facilitate continued practice of Native American traditions. 3.3.2 Economic

Short-term beneficial economic effects include employment and retention of design, architectural, and construction team members. In addition, there will be a positive impact to the local and regional retail community resulting from purchase of food, lodging, fuel, equipment, and supplies during the construction phase. Short-term expenses include costs for the design, existing building demolition, and construction of the facility which is inclusive of site development costs including site grading, and utilities construction. Currently, there is a commitment of financial resources in the amount of $46,723,700 which will be funded using General Fund Supported Borrowing and Program Revenue Supported Borrowing. Based upon a January 2011 study titled “The Impact of Construction on the Wisconsin Economy” (C3, Jan. 2011), every $1 spent directly on construction projects produces an overall economic impact of approximately $1.92. Therefore, the commitment of $46,723,700 may generate over $89 million in total economic impact. The same January 2011 study states that every $1 million spent directly on construction projects generates about 17 jobs throughout the economy.

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Therefore, this project may generate over 794 full time positions during the course of demolition and construction activities. The facility will be staffed with 13 full-time employees and 13-part-time employees. The majority of full-time positions will be transferred from existing WHS and WVM facilities. The current part-time workers consist largely of no-cost staff that volunteer their time in support of the WHS and WVM. The part-time positions will also be transferred from existing WHS and WVM facilities.

Long-term maintenance expenses are anticipated for the operation of the facility. Costs associated with equipment, parts, and labor during upkeep of the facility infrastructure will be incurred over time. Additionally, the operational costs to supply electricity and natural gas to the facility will be incurred by the DOA and are estimated to be approximately $304,554 per year. Discrete costs associated with storage and upkeep of materials (e.g. shelving, transport costs, storage containers) will be incurred (and funded) separately by WHS and WVM due to their tenant status. Once all materials are transferred from existing WVM storage areas, the museum will no longer need to lease 1,000 square feet of warehouse space for large artifacts and display equipment.

3.4 Bike and Pedestrian Traffic

Pedestrian and bicycle access at the perimeter of the project area via the Yahara River and Capitol City bike trails will not be adversely impacted, other than short-term noise during demolition and construction activities.

3.5 Noise

Short term noise impacts will occur during the demolition and construction period. Major demolition and construction elements that will produce elevated noise levels include structure removal and materials hauling, equipment and material delivery, excavating, grading, and landscaping. Anticipated noise will most directly impact those individuals recreating, living or working near the project, including near-by residents of residential neighborhoods to the east and south, workers associated with the commercial properties to the west, and recreational users of the bike trails to the east and north. Ongoing existing noise from the site includes normal operation and use of the facility, and a low volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic to the facility; however, the operation of the new facility should not result in an increase in vehicular or pedestrian traffic and will likely result in a decrease in traffic compared to current levels. Since the current operations will no longer be housed on this parcel, it is anticipated that vehicular and pedestrian traffic will decrease, resulting in a long-term decrease in associated noise levels.

3.6 Vehicular Traffic

During demolition and construction, local traffic may be temporarily impacted. These impacts will be due to construction equipment, materials delivery, and minor increases in traffic volume from construction workers and, therefore, will be of short duration. Care

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will be taken to limit these impacts to the extent possible and to keep emergency access lanes clear. Completion of the project will result in a long-term decrease in traffic in the vicinity of the subject property which is a beneficial effect to the surrounding properties and nearby residents. The total number of employees which travel by vehicle to the property each day will decrease as DOA Central Fleet Services is no longer operational at the current location.

3.7 Utilities

Development of this project will not have an adverse impact on surrounding service for existing utilities or service providers. Project utilities will include some or all of the following utility systems: roof drain/storm sewer, potable water/fire protection, sanitary sewer, natural gas, electric, site lighting, and telecommunications.

3.8 Wetlands

Impacts to wetlands are not anticipated. The nearest recorded wetlands are located at the Tenney Park Lagoon located northwest of the project site, and at the source (Lake Mendota) of the Yahara River also northwest of the project site. According to the WDNR Surface Water Data Viewer, wetland indicator soils exist across the majority of the project site with exception to the eastern project boundary. Refer to Appendix A, Figure 5 for the Wetland and Wetland Indicators Map for the geographical area near the project site.

3.9 Flood Plains

Impacts due to flooding and/or floodplains are not anticipated. According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Plain maps, the project site is not located within a flood plain (WDNR, 2012). Refer to Appendix A, Figure 6 for the Floodplain Map for the geographical area near the project site.

3.10 Groundwater

The majority of the site contains a layer of fill material from 0-3 feet bgs which demonstrates dark discoloration and contains PAHs and metals which exceed RCLs for direct exposure and protection of groundwater. Potential options to be considered for management of soil include on-site placement with engineered barrier layer (e.g. foundations, roadways/sidewalks, soil barrier) and off-site disposal for potentially hazardous material. On-site management will be conducted in compliance with requirements detailed in NR 718, Wis. Admin. Code. Management of soil in this manner is anticipated to have a beneficial long term effect on groundwater as the potential for percolation of surface water through impacted soils, and transport into groundwater, will be reduced.

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3.11 Protected Plant, Animal, and Fish Species

Impacts to protected plant, animal, and fish species are not anticipated as a result of this project. An Endangered Resources Review (ERR) request was submitted to the WDNR on July 9, 2013, to gather data for threatened, endangered, and/or special concern species that may be located in the general area or impacted directly by the project. Refer to Appendix F for the ERR request that was submitted to WDNR. A response (ERR Log #13-568) was received from the WDNR on July 12, 2013. According to WDNR, there may be threatened or endangered flora and fauna species that are located within or around the project area. The ERR response indicates that specific actions in the form of erosion and siltation controls will need to be taken in order to comply with state and/or federal endangered species laws for protection of aquatic species in the vicinity of the project site. Specific actions will not need to be conducted for protection of flora and fauna, as suitable habitat for these species is not expected to be present in the project area.

3.12 Historical

A request for review of potential archaeological and historic features or sites was received by the State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO) on June 27, 2013. A response from SHPO on July 2, 2013, indicates that there are no historic properties that may be affected by the proposed project at the subject property. Results of a search within the Wisconsin Architecture & History Inventory for the site, as submitted in the SHPO review request, are included in Appendix G.

3.13 Railroads An active railroad line operated by Wisconsin Southern Railroad exists along the northern boundary of the site. Due to the proximity of the railroad line, the following provisions and/or actions will be implemented as part of construction:

• A temporary construction fence will be installed along the railroad a minimum of 15 feet from the tracks.

• The railroad will need to be notified when the demolition work is within 25 feet of the tracks. The railroad will be contacted at least 3 days prior to the beginning of demolition work.

• The need for a railroad flag person will be determined prior to the start of construction.

DOA will communicate with the railroad throughout construction and provide information on construction schedule and work hours.

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4.0 Brief Study, Development and Description of Reasonable Alternatives to the Proposed Action and a Brief Evaluation of the Significant Environmental or Other Effects of These Alternatives The DOA conducted analysis of several alternative sites for construction of the proposed facility, which included both private/commercial off-site and State-owned locations. The following subsections describe the alternatives analysis, including the “no action” alternative for the project.

4.1 No Action/Defer the Proposed Project

This is not a viable alternative since it would not address the needs of the WHS or WVM as determined through the insufficient condition and function of the existing storage facilities. Deferring the project at this time does not meet the purpose and need of the users and, as such, is not a viable alternative.

4.2 Alternate Project Locations – State-Owned Properties

4.2.1 Vacant Parcel – Oregon, Wisconsin

A State-owned vacant parcel near the Oakhill Correctional Facility in Oregon, Wisconsin, was evaluated for potential construction of the proposed project. This site was not selected due to access issues for students, staff, and visitors.

4.2.2 Vacant Parcel – Verona, Wisconsin

A State-owned vacant parcel near Verona, Wisconsin, was evaluated for potential construction of the proposed project. This site was not selected due to access issues for students, staff, and visitors.

4.2.3 Existing State-owned Buildings

None of the existing State-owned buildings in the Madison area (either vacant or in use) are feasible for retrofitting the required environmental controls and/or do not have necessary structural requirements to support the proposed project functions/

4.2.4 Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) Campus

The Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) in Madison is a State-owned facility for the developmentally disabled. The campus encompasses 200 acres on the northern shore of Lake Mendota. The campus contains the Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI). Constructed in 1860, this facility was built by the State as one of its earliest institutions. During an initial site selection process for the proposed project conducted in 2011, four sites on the CWC Madison Campus were considered for the location of the State Archive Preservation Facility. The rationale for elimination of each property from consideration is discussed below.

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CWC Parcel #1 – Not Selected During the site selection process, MMHI and CWC comments indicated that selection of construction of the new facility on this parcel would negatively impact the neighborhood and was not sufficiently buffered from the adjacent properties. The WHS Museum Archeology Program indicated that this parcel is in an area just north of the Mendota State Hospital Mounds. Early surveyors mentioned the presence of additional Native American mounds north of the mapped mounds. Surface indications of the mounds are lost but the subsurface area is believed to be intact. The site was not investigated further.

Original CWC Parcel #2 – Not Selected During the evaluation process, CWC indicated that long-term plans for the facility identified this parcel as a residential play area. The official name of the area is Katherine Wells Park. If a facility were to be built near this parcel, CWC requested relocation to the south towards a more open area. They also requested development of a separate entrance for the facility than what is currently used by the CWC, and asked that a tree line buffer be kept. CWC Parcel #3 – Not Selected During the evaluation process, MMHI/CWC indicated that selection of this parcel would impact their current entrance, underground tunnel, and mechanical distribution; therefore, this parcel was not acceptable. CWC Parcel #4 – Not Selected During the evaluation process, MMHI/CWC indicated that selection of this parcel for construction of the new facility would be too disruptive to residences where backyards opened directly into the new facility. MMHI preferred to keep the natural buffer between MMHI and the neighborhood. Therefore, MMHI suggested shifting the proposed boundaries to the west. The WHS Museum Archaeology Program research indicated that Parcel #4 was just east of a complex of small Native American habitation sites. One of these habitation sites is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. For these reasons, the shifting of the proposed boundaries of Parcel #4 to the west was not investigated further. Relocated CWC Parcel #2 – Not Selected CWC recommended relocating parcel #2 to a new location. This location was 402 Troy Drive located on the CWC campus. Following selection, the WHS Museum Archeology Program was contracted for a Phase 1 Archeology Survey of the relocated parcel. Archeologists reviewed the historic literature and records for relocated Parcel #2. The records did not indicate that there were any archeological resources on the new site. Next, an archeology survey of plotted/grid diggings was performed. There were no findings of pre-contact Native American artifacts. Modern/historic artifacts were noted as inadvertent discard and not representative of an archaeological site. The survey found that the area was farmed in the past so many of the recovered items were broken into shards because they had been in a plow zone. The DOA initially selected the relocated Parcel #2 as the proposed building site. However, local citizens indicated a concern regarding the proposed facility at this location. The site was subsequently eliminated from consideration.

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4.3 Non-State Owned Properties

In 2011, the DOA evaluated Lot #1 of the Tennyson and Packers Avenue property, a privately held property located at the north-west corner of Tennyson Lane and Packers Avenue in Madison Wisconsin. The Tennyson parcel Lot #1 is 9.81 acres in size with 731 feet of frontage on Tennyson Lane and 586 feet of depth. Refer to Appendix A, Figure 8 for information regarding the property. Approximately 14 abandoned industrial buildings with unknown history are currently located on the Tennyson site. A mature line of trees lines the Tennyson frontage and a loose natural wood is present on the western edge of the site and neighboring property. The neighboring properties to the south are single family homes, to the east is a residential trailer park, to the north is farm field, and to the west is an elementary school set in a natural wooded site. Given the apparent previous industrial uses, there is the possibility of hazardous contamination both within the buildings as well as the soils below. The demolition of existing buildings falls under Conditional Use in the local Zoning Code and will require Plan Commission review and approval and special permitting. An evaluation of Lot #1 was conducted to determine potential site development costs for the proposed facility, and to determine any building design implications of placing the facility on the existing privately-owned site. The site evaluation was conducted based upon an existing real estate sales property description, a certified property survey map, a partial zoning map, a topographic map, and a site plan with the proposed building placement on Lot #1. The evaluation provided the following conclusions: • Redesign of the facility would be required due to steeper topography and site

features.

• There are too many “unknowns” regarding existing conditions at the site.

• There are relatively high and undefined site development costs. A rough-order-of magnitude cost of $3,701,676 was determined for site development at the Tennyson Lane parcel based on existing information available for the site.

Based on the evaluation process, the site was not selected due to the above-listed factors.

4.4 Selected Location – 202 South Thornton Avenue

This site was selected after evaluation of several State-owned and non-State-owned parcels in the Madison area and its selection is a product of a cooperative partnership between the City of Madison and the State of Wisconsin. The 202 S. Thornton Avenue site is the preferred location due to its proximity to WVM, WHS, and UW-Madison, because it would allow for a viable repurposing of the current site and demolition of the existing building, because of the availability of public transportation, and because the proposed use is consistent with city zoning code.

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5.0 A Listing of Other Agencies or Groups Contacted and the Comments of and Other Pertinent Information from these Agencies and Groups An Information Letter regarding the proposed project was sent to the following agencies or groups for comment:

State Agencies

• Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Facilities Development • Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Facilities Management • Wisconsin Veterans Museum • Wisconsin Historical Society • Wisconsin Historical Museum • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources • State Historic Preservation Offices

Federal Agencies

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Dane County

• Dane County Department of Planning & Development

City of Madison

• City of Madison Common Council • Department of Planning, Community & Economic Development Planning Division • Zoning Administrator • Mayor’s Office

Elected Officials

• State of Wisconsin Governor • State of Wisconsin – 76th Assembly District • State of Wisconsin – 26th Senate District

Design Architect/Engineers

• Enberg Anderson, Inc.

Community Contacts

• Friends of Yahara Parkway • Marquette Neighborhood Association

A copy of the Information Letter and a detailed distribution list are included in Appendix B.

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6.0 Evaluation of Specific Factors Related to the Proposed Project

6.1 Stimulation of Secondary (Indirect) Effects

There are no significant adverse secondary effects anticipated at the property address as a result of the proposed project. Stormwater runoff will be managed in accordance with WDNR standards. There are no threatened and/or endangered species which are likely to be impacted. Following completion of construction, noise, emissions, and traffic will not be significantly increased at the site.

There are potential long-term secondary economic effects in the immediate vicinity of the existing project location due to the reduction in number of potential patrons to local businesses. Conversely, the local businesses in the new tenant locations will potentially experience an influx of new customers due to the increased number of patrons in the immediate area.

6.2 Creation of a New Environmental Effect

The action alters the environment so a new physical, biological, and socioeconomic environment or effect will exist, as described below. • Physical – Existing building demolition, new building construction, new paved

surfaces, site grading, and additional landscaping will create a new physical environment or effect.

• Biological – The site is inhabited by small mammals and birds which would be temporarily displaced during demolition of existing facility. Upon completion, the footprint for paved surfaces will be reduced as compared to current state, which will increase the overall amount of green space at the facility. Proposed landscaping including trees and other flora will allow for birds and other wildlife to inhabit the site following initial displacement during construction.

6.3 Impacts on Geographically Scarce Environmental Features

The environmental features that exist at the project site are not geographically scarce, as the majority of the site is developed with site structures and paved areas. The presence of threatened and/or endangered species is improbable due to lack of suitable habitat, and there are no registered wetlands present on the property.

6.4 Precedent−Setting Nature of the Action

The decision to build the project is not precedent-setting in nature. Construction and use of the proposed facility uses readily available materials and utilities, and is consistent with the current zoning and utilization of the current State-owned property.

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6.5 Significant Controversy Associated with the Action

Based on general project discussions to date, responses from potentially interested agencies and parties during distribution of the Information Letter, and the unanimous outcome at the November 10, 2014, City of Madison Planning Commission Meeting, there does not appear to be controversy associated with this action.

6.6 Conflicts with Official Agency Plans or Local, State, or National Policy

This action does not appear to conflict with official agency plans or any local, state, or national policy. The demolition of the current facilities and the construction of the proposed facility are consistent with the current zoning and utilization of the current State-owned property.

6.7 Cumulative Impacts of Repeated Actions of this Type

Repeated actions of this type should not result in major or significant cumulative impacts. Sustainable features consistent with LEED principles are incorporated into the facility design. State of Wisconsin and WDNR requirements for stormwater runoff and fugitive dust control will be implemented at the site. Trees removed during construction will be replaced by additional quantities and similar types of trees as part of the landscaping plan. There are no adverse impacts to the available amount of green space for future construction due to the fact that existing properties and buildings will be repurposed for use by the new tenants.

6.8 Foreclosure of Future Options

This action does not eliminate future options at the site.

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7.0 An Identification and Brief Discussion of Appropriate Alternatives to Proposed Type II Actions That May Involve Unresolved Conflicts Concerning Alternative Uses of Available Resources, Including the Alternative of No Action

7.1 No Action/Defer the Project Request

This is not a viable alternative since it would not address the needs of the WHS or WVM as determined through the insufficient condition and function of the existing storage facilities. Deferring the project at this time does not meet the purpose and need of the users and, as such, is not a viable alternative.

7.2 Unresolved Conflicts Related to Selected Alternative

This site was selected after evaluation of several State-owned and non-State-owned parcels in the Madison area and its selection is a product of a cooperative partnership between the City of Madison and the State of Wisconsin. The 202 S. Thornton Avenue site is the preferred location due to its proximity to WVM, WHS, and UW-Madison, because it would allow for a viable repurposing of the current site and demolition of the existing building, because of the availability of public transportation, and because the use is consistent with city zoning code. Based on evaluation of existing data, there are no known unresolved conflicts regarding selection of the project site and/or facility. There has been extensive data research during preparation of this EA regarding physical, biological, environmental, historical, and socioeconomic conditions and potential effects on the human environment as a result of the project. Data evaluation, discussions during project development, responses received from distribution of the Information Letter issued as part of this EA process, and the unanimous outcome of the November 10, 2014, City of Madison Planning Commission Meeting, indicate no controversy or unresolved conflicts regarding the site selection, or implementation of the project.

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8.0 References Ayres Associates Inc, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report, DFD 09H2L – 202 South Thornton Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin. June 2013. Ayres Associates Inc, Draft Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Report, Central Services Facility, 202 South Thornton Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin. July 2013. C3 Statistical Solutions, Inc., The Impact of Construction on the Wisconsin Economy. January 2011. CGC, Inc., Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration, Preservation Storage Facility, 202 S. Thornton Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin. May 22, 2012. CGC, Inc., Supplemental Geotechnical Exploration, Preservation Storage Facility, 202 S. Thornton Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin. May 22, 2013. Engberg Anderson, Design Report Appendix, State Archive Preservation Facility – DFD #09H2L. July 5, 2013. MSR Maps, United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5’ Topographic Quadrangle Maps. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey. U.S. Report to the President and Congress on Noise, February 1972. 92nd Congress, Senate Document No. 92-63. Wisconsin Administrative Code. Chapter ADM 60. Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Administrative Code. Chapter NR 151. Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Administrative Code. Chapter NR 720. Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Administrative Code. Chapter SPS 305. Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Administrative Code. Chapter ATCP 93. Madison, Wisconsin.

Appendix A Figures

Source: USGS, Madison, Wisconsin, United States , 01 Jul 1983

Approximate Location of Project Site

Figure 1Project Location MapState Archive Preservation Facility 202 S. Thornton AvenueMadison, Wisconsin 53703-3037

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Figure 2Site MapState Archive Preservation Facility 202 S. Thornton AvenueMadison, Wisconsin 53703-3037

Approximate Location of Project Site

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Wisconsin Wetland Inventory (WWI) maps show graphic representations of the type, size and location of wetlands in Wisconsin. These maps have been prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery in conjunction with soil surveys, topographic maps, previous wetland inventories and field work. State statutesdefine a wetland as "an area where water is at, near or above the land surface long enough to be capable of supporting aquatic or hydrophytic vegetation and which has soils indicative of wet conditions." The principal focus of the WWI is to produce wetland maps that are graphic representations of the type, size andlocation of wetlands in Wisconsin. Within this context, the objective of the WWI is to produce reconnaissance level information on the location, type, size of these habitats such that they are accurate at the nominal scale of the 1:24,000 (1 inch = 2000 feet) base map. The DNR recognizes the limitations of usingremotely sensed information as the primary data source. They are to be used as a guide for planning purposes. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of this inventory, to define the limits of jurisdiction of any Federal, State, or local government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatoryprograms of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate Federal, State, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and jurisdictions that may affect such activities. The mostaccurate method of determining the legal extent of a wetland for federal or state regulations is a field delineation of the wetland boundary by a professional trained in wetland delineation techniques.

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This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for generalreference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, orotherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION.

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July 9, 2013 Re: Environmental Assessment

State Archive Preservation Facility 202 S. Thornton Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin

DFD Project Number: 09H2L The State of Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Division of Facilities Development (DFD) has retained Ayres Associates to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the State Archive Preservation Facility proposed for construction at 202 S. Thornton Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. The EA will be prepared in accordance with the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA), and Wisconsin Administrative Code, Chapter ADM 60. An initial part of the EA process is to contact potentially interested parties regarding the project. The comments received from these parties will be considered during preparation of the EA to determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required for the project. Because you, your agency, or your group may have an interest in the project, we are inviting you to participate in the process. Project Description and Justification The current Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) preservation and storage spaces are inadequate, older facilities with insufficient space/volume, and lack the necessary building infrastructure and support services such as efficient bay spacing and storage systems. The current spaces have leaking piping, do not have appropriate environmental conditions (temperature and humidity controls), and lack the necessary security measures for storage of museum, library, and archival materials. These inefficiencies have resulted in damages to existing artifacts/collections, reduced collection acquisitions, reductions to the volume of archives, and have restricted the size of objects that can be added to the museum collections. Additional damages to existing collections are probable unless improved environmental conditions are provided. The proposed State Archive Preservation Facility will serve as an enterprise solution to protect, preserve, and safeguard the valuable collections and artifacts that embody Wisconsin and American history. This new facility will address the inefficiencies in storage space and allow for storage of collections and artifacts in a controlled and secure environment. The new facility has a total of 188,733 square feet that includes a four-story archive preservation wing, a two-story processing wing, and a centrally located support space. The archive preservation wing will house library material, archive materials, and museum artifacts from the WHS and WVM, and will serve as a support facility to their museum functions. The archive preservation wing utilizes specialized storage shelving systems that will be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing and growing needs of the tenant agencies and will allow ease of access and retrieval of stored materials. The processing wing includes work areas, administrative functions, and specialized archive preservation space. These wings are supported by centrally located space that includes areas for receiving and the mechanical equipment. The total footprint of the building will be 61,820 square feet. The building design will follow sustainable design principles, meet the State’s energy efficiency standards, and attain the equivalent of Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Silver. The facility’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and

State Archive Preservation Facility Environmental Assessment July 9, 2013 Page 2 corresponding space environmental controls will be designed to meet the special conservation and preservation needs of the archive and museum collections. The proposed facility will be constructed on State-owned property located at 202 S. Thornton Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. The DOA Central Services Building is currently located on the 5.10-acre site and the existing building will be demolished as part of the proposed project. This site was selected after evaluation of several State-owned and non-State-owned parcels in the Madison area and its selection is a product of a cooperative partnership between the City of Madison and the State of Wisconsin. The 202 S. Thornton Avenue site is the preferred location due to its proximity to WVM, WHS, and UW-Madison, because it would allow for a viable repurposing of the current site and demolition of the existing building, because of the availability of public transportation, and because the proposed use is consistent with city zoning code. The proposed project schedule calls for construction to commence in May 2014 with substantial completion anticipated in June 2016. Figures depicting the proposed site location maps and the proposed site plan are provided with this letter. EA Schedule The Draft EA report will evaluate the potential environmental effects of the project in accordance with WEPA guidelines. As part of our standard EA process, Ayres Associates will perform research using available databases and resources to collect information pertaining to the potential effects of the project on the human environment. The Draft EA report will be made available to the public for a 15-day comment period anticipated to start in August 2013 depending on project design and input status. A notice will be published in state and local media to announce the availability of the Draft EA and the beginning of a 15-day comment period. Though not required, a public meeting will be held during the public comment period. You will receive notification of the meeting date, time, and location once it is scheduled. Following completion of the public comment period, the Draft EA will be reviewed, all public comments will be considered, and a final determination will be made as to whether an EIS is required for the project. Comment Period

Because you, your agency, or your group might be interested in potential environmental effects associated with this project, we would like to invite you to comment on this proposed project. Comments may be submitted using the attached form and mailed or e-mailed by July 24, 2013, to the following contact for consideration during the EA process:

Neil Carney, PE Project Engineer Ayres Associates Inc 1802 Pankratz Street Madison, WI 53704 carneyn@ayresassociates.com

State Archive Preservation Facility Environmental Assessment July 9, 2013 Page 3 Thank you for your interest in this important project. Ayres Associates Inc Neil Carney, PE Project Engineer NEC:sem Enclosures

RESPONSE FORM

Environmental Assessment Process State Archive Preservation Facility

202 S. Thornton Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin DFD Project Number: 09H2L

I have the following comments regarding potential environmental effects of this project:

[Please write comment here. Attach additional pages if necessary.] Please complete the following information and sign if submitting comments:

Name:

Title/Representing:

Address:

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address (optional):

Signature:

I am interested in continuing my involvement in the public participation components of this project. Please continue to send me project notices.

I am NOT interested in continuing my involvement in the public participation of this

project. Please do NOT continue to send me project notices. Please return this form by July 24, 2013, to: Neil Carney, PE Ayres Associates Inc 1802 Pankratz Street Madison, WI 53704

carneyn@ayresassociates.com

Engberg Anderson & SmithGroupJJR

City of Madison

Downtown Isthmus

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Environmental Assessment (EA) Document Distribution ListState Archive Preservation Facility202 S. Thornton Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin M - mailed a hard copy; M* - mailed a notice of availability; E - emailed an electronic copy or website notice; ND - not distributed DFD Project #09H2L

Document DistributionContact Name Organization Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City State Zip Email Address Info Letter Draft EAState Government Agency ContactsBill Napier, Proj. Manager Dept. of Administration, Division of Facilities Development 101 E. Wilson Street PO Box 7866 Madison WI 53702 bill.napier@wisconsin.gov M/E M/EKeith Beck Dept. of Administration, Division of Facilities Management 101 E. Wilson Street, 7th Floor Madison WI 53703 keith.beck@wisconsin.gov M/E M*/ECindy Torstveit Dept. of Administration, Division of Facilities Management 101 E. Wilson Street, 7th Floor Madison WI 53703 cindy.torstveit@wisconsin.gov M/E M/EMichael Telzrow Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 West Mifflin Street 2nd Floor Madison WI 53707-7843 michael.telzrow@dva.state.wi.us M/E M*/EPaul Bourcier Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street Madison WI 53706 paul.bourcier@wisconsinhistory.org M/E M*/EKate Easton Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street Madison WI 53706 kate.easton@wisconsinhistory.org M/E M*/EEllsworth Brown Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street Madison WI 53706 ellsworth.brown@wisconsinhistory.org ND M*/E

Jennifer Kolb Wisconsin Historical Museum - Museum Director & WHS Native American Liaison 30 North Carroll Street Madison WI 53703 jennifer.kolb@wisconsinhistory.org M/E M*/E

Federal Government AgenciesPete Fasbender US Fish & Wildlife Service 2661 Scott Tower Drive New Franklin WI 54229 greenbay@fws.gov E M*/E

State AgenciesRuss Anderson Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 3911 Fish Hatchery Road Fitchburg WI 53711 russell.anderson@wisconsin.gov E EAmanda A. Cushman Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - EA Specialist 3911 Fish Hatchery Road Fitchburg WI 53711 Amanda.Cushman@Wisconsin.gov E E

County AgenciesTodd Violante Dane County - Dept. of Planning & Development, Director 210 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. Room 116 Madison WI 53703 violante@countyofdane.com E M*/E

City of MadisonAlder Marsha A. Rummel City of Madison Common Council 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Room 417 Madison WI 53703 district6@cityofmadison.com M/E M*/ESteve Cover Director, Dept. of Planning, Community & Economic Development 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rm. LL100 Madison WI 53703 scover@cityofmadison.com E M*/EKatherine Cornwell Director, Planning Division 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rm. LL100 Madison WI 53703 Kcornwell@cityofmadison.com E M*/EBill Fruhling Planning Division 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rm. LL100 Madison WI 53703 WFruhling@cityofmadison.com E M*/EMatt Tucker Zoning Administrator 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rm. LL100 Madison WI 53703 Mtucker@cityofmadison.com E M*/EAnne Monks Mayor's Office 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rm. 403 Madison WI 53703 Amonks@cityofmadison.com E M*/ENick Zavos Mayor's Office 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rm. 403 Madison WI 53703 nzavos@cityofmadison.com E M*/E

Elected OfficialsOffice of the Governor State of Wisconsin 115 East State Street Madison WI 53702 govgeneral@wisconsin.gov M/E M*/ERep. Chris Taylor State of Wisconsin - 76th Assembly District State Capitol, Room 306 West P.O. Box 8953 Madison WI 53708 Rep.Taylor@legis.wisconsin.gov M/E ESen. Fred Risser State of Wisconsin - 26th Senate District State Capitol, Room 130 South P.O. Box 7882 Madison WI 53707 Sen.Risser@legis.wisconsin.gov M/E E

Design Architect(s)/Engineer(s)Paul Lourich Engberg Anderson, Inc. 320 E Buffalo St 5th Floor Milwaukee WI 53202-5883 paull@engberganderson.com E NDJim Brown Engberg Anderson, Inc. 305 West Washington Avenue Madison WI 53703 jimb@engberganderson.com ND EMark Ernst Engberg Anderson, Inc. 320 E Buffalo St 5th Floor Milwaukee WI 53202-5883 marke@engberganderson.com ND E

Local LibrariesMadison Public Library Central Branch 126 S Hamilton St Madison WI 53703 ND M

Community ContactsEd Jepsen Friends of Yahara Parkway edjepsen1950@gmail.com E E

Todd Jensen Marquette Neighborhood Association - President (2013) 410 Russell St. Madison WI 53704 President@marquette-neighborhood.orgtoddwjensen@yahoo.com M/E ND

Michael Jacob Marquette Neighborhood Association - Vice President (2013) 1808 Rutledge St. Apt. 2 Madison WI 53704 VicePresident@marquette-neighborhood.orgmichaeljacobdc@gmail.com M/E ND

Lynn Lee Marquette Neighborhood Association - President (2014) President@marquette-neighborhood.orgtoddwjensen@yahoo.com ND E

Colleen Hayes Marquette Neighborhood Association - Vice President (2014) VicePresident@marquette-neighborhood.orgmichaeljacobdc@gmail.com ND E

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Appendix C Information Letter Public Responses

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Carney, Neil

From: govgeneralreply@wisconsin.govSent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 12:20 PMSubject: Message from Governor Scott WalkerAttachments: OriginalMessage.txt

Thank you for your e‐mail message.  I welcome you expressing your views and concerns to me, and I commend you for participating in your state government.  I take into account the views of all of the citizens of Wisconsin, and I will keep your specific comments in mind during my service as your Governor.  If you would like more information about my positions on issues, or would like to read my public statements on issues, I encourage you to explore my website: www.walker.wi.gov.  I like to respond individually to every letter and telephone call I receive; however, I cannot respond to each e‐mail individually due to the volume.  If your request is time sensitive, please call my office at (608) 266‐1212. You may also write to me via conventional mail at Governor Scott Walker: PO Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707.  As noted on our website, please know that any communications may be subject to release under Wisconsin's public records law and that our policy is generally to release communications sent to this email address.  Once again, thank you for contacting me. Please feel free to contact me again if I can ever be of assistance to you.  Sincerely,  Scott Walker Governor  

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Carney, Neil

From: Cushman, Amanda A - DNR <Amanda.Cushman@wisconsin.gov>Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 12:59 PMTo: Carney, NeilCc: Heggelund, Eric P - DNR; Anderson, Russell A - DNR; Bleser, Catherine A - DNRSubject: 09H2L - State Archive Preservation Facility EA

Good afternoon Mr. Carney‐  I am writing to inform you we have received your letter regarding the preparation of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) covering the State Archival Preservation Facility.  I wanted to provide my contact information to you since I will serve as your point of contact for this EA. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  We thank you for including our Department during the planning phase of your document and look forward to working with as it develops further.  Amanda A. Cushman EA Specialist 3911 Fish Hatchery Road Fitchburg, WI 53711‐5397  *  Amanda A. Cushman Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist South Central Region Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (*) phone:      (608) 275‐3485 (*) fax:                        (608) 275‐3338 (*) e‐mail:     Amanda.Cushman@Wisconsin.gov Website: dnr.wi.gov Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WIDNR<http://www.facebook.com/WIDNR>    

Attachment to Wisconsin Historical Society Comments Document

The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) is not aware of any adverse impact this project will have on the environment. WHS fully supports this State of Wisconsin/Department of Administration project. The project will repurpose and enhance the appearance of the site, and will greatly benefit the preservation and use of State-owned resources. Greg Parkinson July 24, 2013

Appendix D Site Photographs

Photo 1: Looking west at existing fuel island and existing ethanol AST.

Photo 4: Looking east along Capitol City Trail.Photo 3: Looking north along South Dickinson Street. Note southwest corner of Central Services Building is visible.

Photo 2: Looking southeast at Central Services Building along South Dickinson Street.

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Photo 5: Looking west along Capitol City Trail. South end of property boundary on right.

Photo 8: Looking west at existing parking lot on north side of property.

Photo 7: Looking south at Thornton Avenue entrance. East side of existing building is visible on right.

Photo 6: Looking northwest at entrance via Thornton Avenue cul-de-sac.

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Photo 9: Looking west along existing railroad tracks located on north end of property boundary.

Photo 12: Looking west along railroad tracks.Photo 11: Overhead door located on north side of building.

Photo 10: Looking east at north parking lot.

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Appendix E Site Soils Map and Descriptions

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Soil Map—Dane County, Wisconsin

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MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION

Area of Interest (AOI)Area of Interest (AOI)

SoilsSoil Map Units

Special Point FeaturesBlowout

Borrow Pit

Clay Spot

Closed Depression

Gravel Pit

Gravelly Spot

Landfill

Lava Flow

Marsh or swamp

Mine or Quarry

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Map Scale: 1:2,090 if printed on A size (8.5" × 11") sheet.

The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:15,840.

Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.

Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can causemisunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil lineplacement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrastingsoils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale.

Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for accurate mapmeasurements.

Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation ServiceWeb Soil Survey URL: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.govCoordinate System: UTM Zone 16N NAD83

This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as ofthe version date(s) listed below.

Soil Survey Area: Dane County, WisconsinSurvey Area Data: Version 10, Jun 26, 2012

Date(s) aerial images were photographed: 6/23/2005

The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines werecompiled and digitized probably differs from the backgroundimagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shiftingof map unit boundaries may be evident.

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Map Unit Legend

Dane County, Wisconsin (WI025)

Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI

BbB Batavia silt loam, gravelly substratum, 2 to 6percent slopes

1.3 18.8%

Co Colwood silt loam 5.6 81.2%

Totals for Area of Interest 6.9 100.0%

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Dane County, Wisconsin

BbB—Batavia silt loam, gravelly substratum, 2 to 6 percentslopes

Map Unit SettingMean annual precipitation: 28 to 33 inchesMean annual air temperature: 46 to 52 degrees FFrost-free period: 135 to 160 days

Map Unit CompositionBatavia, gravelly substratum, and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of Batavia, Gravelly Substratum

SettingLandform: Outwash plainsLandform position (three-dimensional): TreadDown-slope shape: LinearAcross-slope shape: LinearParent material: Deep loess over loamy outwash

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 2 to 6 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Well drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water

(Ksat): Moderately high to high (0.57 to 1.98 in/hr)Depth to water table: More than 80 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneAvailable water capacity: High (about 9.9 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: All areas are prime farmlandLand capability (nonirrigated): 2eHydrologic Soil Group: B

Typical profile0 to 10 inches: Silt loam10 to 44 inches: Silty clay loam44 to 50 inches: Gravelly clay loam50 to 60 inches: Gravelly coarse sand

Data Source Information

Soil Survey Area: Dane County, WisconsinSurvey Area Data: Version 10, Jun 26, 2012

Map Unit Description: Batavia silt loam, gravelly substratum, 2 to 6 percentslopes–Dane County, Wisconsin

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Dane County, Wisconsin

Co—Colwood silt loam

Map Unit SettingElevation: 600 to 1,500 feetMean annual precipitation: 28 to 33 inchesMean annual air temperature: 46 to 52 degrees FFrost-free period: 135 to 160 days

Map Unit CompositionColwood and similar soils: 100 percent

Description of Colwood

SettingLandform: Depressions on lakebeds (relict)Down-slope shape: ConcaveAcross-slope shape: ConcaveParent material: Stratified silt and fine sand lacustrine deposits

Properties and qualitiesSlope: 0 to 2 percentDepth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inchesDrainage class: Poorly drainedCapacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water

(Ksat): Moderately low to moderately high (0.14 to 0.57 in/hr)Depth to water table: About 0 inchesFrequency of flooding: NoneFrequency of ponding: NoneCalcium carbonate, maximum content: 20 percentAvailable water capacity: High (about 10.4 inches)

Interpretive groupsFarmland classification: Prime farmland if drainedLand capability (nonirrigated): 2wHydrologic Soil Group: B/D

Typical profile0 to 10 inches: Silt loam10 to 24 inches: Loam24 to 60 inches: Stratified fine sand to silt loam

Data Source Information

Soil Survey Area: Dane County, WisconsinSurvey Area Data: Version 10, Jun 26, 2012

Map Unit Description: Colwood silt loam–Dane County, Wisconsin State Archive Preservation Facility Project Area

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Appendix F WDNR Endangered Resources Review Request and Response

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Project Title State Archive Preservation Facility Environmental Assessment (EA) DFD Project #09H2L Proposed Project Narrative The current Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) preservation and storage spaces are inadequate, older facilities with insufficient space/volume, and lack the necessary building infrastructure and support services such as efficient bay spacing and storage systems. The current spaces have leaking pipes, do not have appropriate environmental conditions (temperature and humidity controls), and lack the necessary security measures for storage of museum, library, and archival materials. These inefficiencies have resulted in damages to existing artifacts/collections, reduced collection acquisitions, reductions to the volume of archives, and have restricted the size of objects that can be added to the museum collections. Additional damages to existing collections are probable unless improved environmental conditions are provided. The proposed State Archive Preservation Facility will serve as an enterprise solution to protect, preserve, and safeguard the valuable collections and artifacts that embody Wisconsin and American history. This new facility will address the inefficiencies in storage space and allow for storage of collections and artifacts in a controlled and secure environment. The new facility has a total of 188,733 square feet that includes a four-story archive preservation wing, a two-story processing wing, and a centrally located support space. The archive preservation wing will house library material, archive materials, and museum artifacts from the WHS and WVM, and will serve as a support facility to their museum functions. The archive preservation wing utilizes specialized storage shelving systems that will be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing and growing needs of the tenant agencies and will allow ease of access and retrieval of stored materials. The processing wing includes work areas, administrative functions, and specialized archive preservation space. These wings are supported by centrally located space that includes areas for receiving and the mechanical equipment. The total footprint of the building will be 61,820 square feet. The building design will follow sustainable design principles, meet the State’s energy efficiency standards, and attain the equivalent of Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Silver. The facility’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and corresponding space environmental controls will be designed to meet the special conservation and preservation needs of the archive and museum collections. The proposed facility will be constructed on State-owned property located at 202 S. Thornton Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. The DOA Central Services Building is currently located on the 5.10-acre site and the existing building will be demolished as part of the proposed project. This site was selected after evaluation of several State-owned and non-State-owned parcels in the Madison area and its selection is a product of a cooperative partnership between the City of Madison and the State of Wisconsin. The 202 S. Thornton Avenue site is the preferred location due to its proximity to WVM, WHS, and UW-Madison, because it would allow for a viable repurposing of the current site and demolition of the existing building, because of the availability of public transportation, and because the proposed use is consistent with city zoning code.

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The proposed project schedule calls for construction to commence in May 2014 with substantial completion anticipated in June 2016. Figures depicting site location maps, USGS map with project boundaries, WDNR wetland indicators map, and proposed conceptual site plan are included with this ERR request.

Engberg Anderson & SmithGroupJJR

City of Madison

Downtown Isthmus

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202 S. Thornton Avenue

Frontage on Thornton Ave.and Dickenson St.

5.10 acres

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8 visitor spots

26’ wide fire lane

26 staff parking spots

26’ wide fire lane

Native American Indian ceremonial grounds with berm/denser plantings surround

Main Entry

Loading Dock Entry

Staff Entry

Equipment area

More formal landscape area

Remove service lane

Extension of river landscape

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USGS Quadrangle MapProposed LocationState Archive Preservation Facility 202 S. Thornton AvenueMadison, Wisconsin 53703-3037

Source: USGS, Madison, Wisconsin, United States , 01 Jul 1983

Approximate Location of Project Site

Wetland Indicators Map

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Wisconsin Wetland Inventory (WWI) maps show graphic representations of the type, size and location of wetlands in Wisconsin. These maps have been prepared from the analysis of high altitude imagery in conjunction with soil surveys, topographic maps, previous wetland inventories and field work. State statutesdefine a wetland as "an area where water is at, near or above the land surface long enough to be capable of supporting aquatic or hydrophytic vegetation and which has soils indicative of wet conditions." The principal focus of the WWI is to produce wetland maps that are graphic representations of the type, size andlocation of wetlands in Wisconsin. Within this context, the objective of the WWI is to produce reconnaissance level information on the location, type, size of these habitats such that they are accurate at the nominal scale of the 1:24,000 (1 inch = 2000 feet) base map. The DNR recognizes the limitations of usingremotely sensed information as the primary data source. They are to be used as a guide for planning purposes. There is no attempt, in either the design or products of this inventory, to define the limits of jurisdiction of any Federal, State, or local government or to establish the geographical scope of the regulatoryprograms of government agencies. Persons intending to engage in activities involving modifications within or adjacent to wetland areas should seek the advice of appropriate Federal, State, or local agencies concerning specified agency regulatory programs and jurisdictions that may affect such activities. The mostaccurate method of determining the legal extent of a wetland for federal or state regulations is a field delineation of the wetland boundary by a professional trained in wetland delineation techniques.

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