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Environmental ReviewSEPA N0: 8309 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: Five Corners, LLC Description of Proposal: Construction of a 11,000 sq. ft. auto repair facility, a 11,600 sq. ft. tire shop and a 8,500 sq. ft. retail building. Location of the Proposal: NE Corner of Yelm Avenue E and Creek Street. Section/Township/Range: Tax Parcel numbers 643034005003, 643064005004, 643034005005, and 643034005006, Section 29, Township 17, Range 2E. Threshold Determination: The City of Yelm as lead agency for this action has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, an environmental impact statement (EIS) will not be required under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Conditions/Mitigating Measures: SEE ATTACHED Lead agency: City of Yelm Responsible Official: Shelly Badger, City Administrator Date of Issue: April 23, 2002 Comment Deadline: 5:00 P.M. May 7, 2002 S elly Bad r, ity Admi strator This Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11- 340(2). The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5:00 p.m., May 7, 2002. Comments must be submitted to Tami Merriman, Community Development Department at, City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave. W., P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5:00 p.m., May 7, 2002. You may appeal this determination to the Yelm City Council, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than 5:00 p.m., May 14, 2002. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Agnes Bennick, City Clerk, to learn more about the procedures for SEPA appeals. This MDNS is not a permit and does not by itself constitute project approval. The applicant must comply with all applicable requirements of the City of Yelm prior to receiving construction permits which may include but are not limited to the City of Yelm Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Title (17), Critical Areas Ordinance (14.08), Storm water Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual (DOE), Uniform Building Code, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Title (14), Road Design Standards, Platting and Subdivision Title (16), and the Shoreline Master Program. DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE Published: Nisqually Valley News, Friday, April 26, 2002 Posted in public areas: Tuesday, April 23, 2002. Copies to: -Dept. of Ecology w/checklist April 23, 2002. All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners. ATTACHMENT SEPA CASE NO.: 8309 This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and impacts and mitigation reflected in the following: • Environmental Checklist (dated 3/22/02) And the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall contribute $750 per new PM peak hour trip generated by the project. 2. The applicant shall provide a Spill Prevention and Action Plan, to be approved by Thurston County Health Department. RECEI~EC MAR 2 2 2002 ~~ ~ ~~~~ ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Rainier Commons 2. Name of Applicant: Ridge Development, L.L.C. 3. Mailing address, phone number of applicant and contact person: George L. Berry, P.E. Ridge Development, L.L.C. 518 Flora Vista Rd. NE Olympia, WA 98506 (360) 456-3858 4. Date checklist prepared: 3-21-02 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Development and construction in -nultiple (1-3) phases during 2002-2004 is proposed. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No 8. List any environmental information }ou know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. 6-1-96 SEPA Checklist/?-9-96 NiDNS. 3-96 Traffic study by S. Chamberlain & Associates. Page I of 14 caglbfiles~winword\yelm icomers`:yelm short ~~lat :epa checklisLdue 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. None ~~Nry. ~~ -C' 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if ~~ ~~~'` known. x~~l~~ ~~~ Site plan approval j~~^ Building permits ~% 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information or project description). A Boundary Line Adjustment of Short Plat 8167 is proposed to create two lots and a storm drainage tract in place of existing lots 3-5. Site Plan Approval for 8500 s.f. of retail, 11000 s.f of auto repair and 11600 s.f. of tire shop is requested for revised lots 2-4, respectively. 12. Location of proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If the proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range of boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The site is located at the northeast corner of Yelm Avenue and Creek Street in Section 29, Township 17 North, Range 2 East, W.M. 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep, slopes, mountains, other What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 3 percent What general types of soils are found on the site (for example: clay, sand. ;gavel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. Spanawa}~ stony sandy loam Page 2 of 14 c:Aslbfilcs\winwoal\yelm ~comcrs`~clm short plat sari chcckLisLdoc d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No 2. e. Describe the purpose, type and approximately quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Excavation and grading will be required for the construction of roads, building foundations, and driveways. Approximately 3000 yards of on-site soil will be relocated through balanced cut and fill operations. Excavated soil will be stockpiled for re- use. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction or use? If so, generally describe. Some erosion may occur during construction. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with ~~' ~~ y -~ impervious surface after project construction (for 1 ~~~~ example: asphalt or buildings)? ~ ~~~~rr~~~`~" 90 Percent ~~"U h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: ~%' ~ ~~'~ Spanaway series soils are inherently resistant to ~~~ `Z~ erosion. An erosion control plan will be implemented. ~~~~ Grading will be performed under the supervision of a professional geotechnical engineer. Dust will be controlled by watering during dry weather. Exposed earth surfaces will be landscaped to prevent post- construction erosion. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during, construction and when the project is completed" If anv, generally describe and give approximate quantities. if known. On-site vehicular emissions will increase relative to current levels of particulate matter. Dust levels may increase durin~~ the ct~nstruction period. Page 3 of Id c'\glbfilcslwimv~rd\yclm ~comcrs~~clm shirt ~~I;it +~~~^ chccl.li~t.~luc b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any. Watering of the site will be used to control dust during dry-weather construction. 3. Water a. Surface: 1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year- round and seasonal .streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what ~'~ stream and river it flows into. Yelm Creek is over 200 feet east of the site. 2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No 3. Estimate the amount of fi I l and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. None 4. Will the proposal requires surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description. purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. No 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain. If so. note location on the site plan. \o Page 4 of 14 c:lglbfilcs\~sim~nrd\yclm ~corner~ ~clm ~hc~rt plat >e~~a chc~kli>t.doc 6. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No b. Ground: Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Storm water runoff from pavement, roofs and landscaping will be controlled by the existing on-site infiltration system 2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals.....; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None c. Water Runoff (including storm water): Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) the method of collection and disposal, if any (including quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this flow into other waters? If so, describe. See 3.b.1, above 2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Some silt, metals and/or oils may be suspended in infiltrated runoff. d. Proposed measures to reduce or c~~ntrol surface. ground, and runoff water impacts, if an~~. The quality of storm water runoff ~~ i l l be enhanced prior to infiltration by passing throu~,h the existing on- c:l~lbfilc~hvinwotd\ychn ~corncrsA}elm short Mat spa chcctilis~ ~h~c vi~ ~ ~~ ~~n n~~~ ~fi" Page 5 of ld site bio-filtration Swale. The City of Yelm will provide sanitary sewer and water service. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other X shrubs X pasture crop or grain wet solid plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Existing vegetation will be removed fi-om construction areas. The site was previously logged and cleared of nearly all native vegetation. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance ve~~etation on the site, if any. Construction areas will be professionally landscaped with lawn as well as native and ornamental species of trees and shrubs. 5. Animals a. Circle anv birds and animals ~~hi_h have been observed on or near the site or are knr~~ n to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk. heron. eagle. songbircl~. other Native Northwest species Page 6 of 14 c:Agibfilcs\winword\}rolm ~cornerslcthn shnrt plat >cpn chccklitit_dnc Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, ler ative c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. See 4.d. 6. Northwest species Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shelltish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None Ener~y and Natural Resources a. What kind of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood, stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Buildings will use electricity and natural gas for power and heat, respectively b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No c. What kind of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any. Buildings will be designed to comply with applicable energy codes. ~. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fii-c and explosion, spill, or hazard waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? if so, describe. Vehicular acti~•it` will increase as will the presence of as~~ciated fuels and lubricants. c:lglbliles\winword\yelm ~~~~merslycim sh~~rt pint sepn chrcklisLd~~c ~~~~~~~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~~~ ~ ~ ` Al ~ ~ v" ~~U~ ~~s~` ~~ ~ .~ ~~ Page 7 of 14 1. Describe special emergence services that might be required. Fire and/or rescue services may be required in the event of accidents. 2. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards. if anv. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation will be designed to minimize the potential of accidents. Facilities will meet applicable building and fire codes. b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? None 2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with tl~e project on a short-term or lonb term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise wi>uld come from the site. During the construction period. daytime noise levels will increase due to vehicular equipment and tools. Long,-term increased human activity and vehicular traffic will cause local day-night noise levels (I_ ,~) to increase by less than 3 dBA. Accordin~~ to USEPA criteria, the impact will be "sli~~ht". 3. Proposed measures to reduce ~~r control noise impacts, if anv. Construction equipment will r~cca applicable noise standards. Constructi~~n activity will occurdurin~ normal working I~~~urs. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the sii~: and adjacent properties? c:Aglbfiles\wimcgrd\yclm ~~orncrsl~~clm short ~~lat scpa chccklisL~luc ~~~ ~J ,~~ /~\~ ~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~ ~~~ Page 3 of lit The site is vacant. Residences exist oil large lots to the north and east. Apartments are located across Creek Street to the west. Commercial businesses are across Yelm Avenue to the south. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? i f so, describe. No c. Describe any structures on the site. See 8.a. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so. what? There are no existing structures on-site.. e. What is the current zoning classification, of the site? Commercial (C-1) f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Commercial g. If applicable, what is the current si:,~reline master program designation of the site? N/.~1 h. Has any part of the site been cl<<ssified as an '~ `~ ~~ "environmentally sensitive" area. If so. specify. ~" ~ ' ~~ No ~C~~~ ~' V i. Approximately how many people ~~ould reside or work in the completed project? Businesses may employ 30-45 part-time and/or full- time staff. j. Approximately how many peopl; ~ would the completed project displace? N~,ne k. Proposed measures to avoid or redut` displacement impacts, if any? None Pale 9 of 1 d e:Aglbfileshvimvord\yelm ~cornerslyelm sh~~rt plat scpa chcckli>Ldoc 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. The proposal conforms with the site's existing comprehensive plan and zoning desiaraions. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if an-~ ? Indicate whether high, middle. or low-income housing. Nine b. Approximately how many units, if uny, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle or low- income housing. No existing residential units will be eliminated. c. Proposed measures to reduce or c~~ntrol housing impacts, if any. Nrne 10. Aesthetic: a. V4'hat is the tallest height of any propo~d structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principle exterior building material(s) proposed? Hight - 35 feet. Exterior materials -Wood, vinyl, stucco, masonry and/or metal siding. Roofing - A~phalt composition, wood, the and/<~r metal. b. Vl'tat views in the immediate vicinity `,~ rind be altered or :obstructed? N~ ne c. Prposed measures to reduce or c~~ntrol aesthetic in:;ricts, if any. Sc~ 4.d. Buildings will conform ~~~itl~~ ;thplicable City 01 `,"elm zoning re,ulations and Desi~_n Guidelines. 11. Light and flare a. `~ at type of light or Aare will the l-r~~posal produce? ~~ _at time of dav~ «~ould it mainly oc~!n'.' Page I Q of 14 c:\glbfilcs\winword\yelm ~~rncrs\~clm short pl,rt scpa chccklist.doc Ni`rht lighting of buildings and common areas will be recAired for safety and security. b. Cc uld light or glare from the finished project be a sal~~ty hazard or interfere with views:' N~- c. R hat existing off-site sources of light or glare may afl pct your proposal? N~ ne d. Pi•~~posed measures to reduce or control light and glare im r acts, if any? E~.~rior lighting will be operated at levels that provide ad _~quate illumination for on-site safety and security w: 'lout excessive glare or off-site "spill-over". 12. Recreatio r: a. W~at designated and informal recreational ol:.~rtunities are in the immediate vicinity? N dually Valley Golf Course and the Nisqually R er. b. V~ ; uld the proposed project displace any existing rep: eational uses? If so, describe. N~ e. Prc;~osed measures to reduce or a~ntrol impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be pre- ~. ided by the project or applicant, if anv. O~~ site land uses will provide new recreational o,~l; ~rtunities via a variety of commercial businesses. 13. Historic anll Cultural Prese--~~ation a. Are there any places or objects listc~i on. or proposed fir national, state, or local pre~~rvation registers ki~,~ ,~n to be on or nest to the site':' If ~o, generally dcs~ ribe. No Page I 1 of Id c:A~Ibfileslwimvordlyeln~ ~ mcrs'~relm shnrl plat xpa checklist-dnc b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. The ~ e are none. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any. All work will be halted and responsible officials will be notified if cultural materials are found during contruction. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to tl~e existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Yehn Avenue, Creek Street and 106`x' Avenue provide access to the site. Aright-in/right-out driveway exists on Yelm Avenue. 106`" Avenue may eventually be extended by others easterly and then southerly through the adjacent property to an intersection with Yelm Avenue. b. Is site currently serviced in public transit? If not, what is th~~ approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes. transit service is available on Yelm Avenue. c. Hoy, many parking spaces woui~i the completed pro•iect have? How many would the project eliminate? 70 Larking spaces and 2 loading spaces are proposed. No existing parking will be eliminated. ~~ ~~ d. Will the proposal require any ne~a n~ads or streets, or improvements to existing road> or streets, not ~~~ in~l ,ding drive«yy? If so, ~~~neially describe /~ t (> (indicate whether public or private). ~ `~ ~p~-~l~ No ~" ~' e. Wili the project use (or occur .n the immediate vici~~ity of) water, rain, or air tran,portation? If so, generally describe. N~~ Page 12 of 14 c:Aglbtiles\winword\yeln~ `. ~mcrs<<~clm ,h~~r( pln! acpa checklist.d~~r f. Ho~~ many vehicular trips per day ~~~ ould be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Approximately 90 vehicle trips will be new to the local street system during the P.M. peak hour 15. 16. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. See 14.a, 14.b and 14.d. Transportation Facility Charges will be paid at the time building permits are issued for individual land uses on tha short plat lots Public Seri ices a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools. other)? If so, generally describe. Demand for additional public services will be typical o~ those associated with other commercial dc~. ; lopments in Yelm b. Prc;posed measures to reduce or co,:trol direct impacts on i~ublic services, if any. Increased tax revenues wil result from imp}ementation of the proposal an~a occupancy by its resi~.lents; property taxes, sales taxc,, etc. See 14.g Utilities a. Circle utilities currently avail.; ale at the site: eie~'ricity, nanu•a gas, water. re use service to ephone, sanitary sewer, se ~c s~ tem, of per: b. Describe the utilities that are prop~~~ed for the project, the utility providin~* the service. and the ;eneral ci~nsu-uction activities on the sitr r in the immediate vicinity which mi~jht be needed. `~ ~V v ~~ /~y~` ~~ ~ ~~ Page 13 of 14 c:Aglhtiles~wimv~xd\yelni ~~umerScclm ~h~n~t pl;u ~c~w chccklisLdr, Adjacent utilities will be esl~.;nded on-site in accordance with applicable City re,~uirements.. Storm drainage -Private on-site retention. Sewer a~~wa~~~~~ <~ City of Yelm. Ele tricity - Pu`_et ~ Gas - Telephone - U.S. West Communications. Cable TV - `~~~e. Refuse - Lemay, Inc. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the bes; of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: _ ~~_~ ~.`~;..~--~ Date Submitted: ~ ~ ~~ ~- ~ z_:% ~~ Page 14 of 14 c:Aglbfilesbvinword\y'elm ~cornerc,~clm ,h~~rt ~~I;it sepa checklistd~~~.