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Environmental ReviewSEPA NO: 8329 REVISED MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent:. Robert L. Coyne Benum Enterprises P.O. Box 73130 Puyallup, WA 98373 Description of Proposal: Subdivide 28.02 acres into 108 residential lots in two phases. The project includes the construction of stormwater facilities, interior streets, and street improvements to Wilkenson Road. Location of the Proposal: The project site is located on the east side Wilkenson Road, bounded on the north by the Centralia Power Canal, and on the east by the Yelm~Roy Prairie Line Railroad. Section~ownship'/Range: Sections 17 and 20, Township 17 North, Range 2 West, W.M. 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 43.21C.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: Grant Beck, Community Development Director Date of Issue: February 7, 2003 Commen mp. February 21, 2003 at 5:00 P.M. ~'/'.~ GrayrE Beck, Community Development Director This Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance (MDNS) is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2). Comments must be submitted to Grant Beck, Community Development Department, at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave. W., P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5:00 p.m., February 21, 2003. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5:00 p.m., February 28, 2003. 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., February 28, 2003. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Grant Beck, Community Development Director, 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), arid the Shoreline Master Program. ---------------------------------------------------- DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE Published: Nisqually Valley News, Friday, May 16, 2003 Posted in public areas: Friday, May 16, 2003 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list May 16, 2003 Dept. of Ecology w/checklist, May 16, 2003. ATTACHMENT SEPA CASE NUMBER 8329 Findings of Fact 1. This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and the impacts and potential mitigation measures reflected in the following environmental documents: • Environmental Checklist (dated November 1, 2002, prepared by Apex Engineering) • Traffic Impact Analysis (dated October 18, 2002, prepared by Heath & Associates) • Preliminary Storm Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated October 28, 2002, prepared by Apex Engineering) 2. The traffic impact analysis submitted as part of the subdivision application indicates that the project will generate 1034 vehicles per day of average weekday traffic, with a PM peak of 109 vehicles per hour. The project would not decrease the level of service at all but one of the intersections studied, including the following intersections: State Routes 507 and 510 (Yelm Avenue and First Street) Rhoton Road and N.P. Road N.P. Road and Wilkenson Road The two entrances into the subdivision and Wilkenson Road The level of service at Railway Road and First Street would decrease from LOS B to LOS C. The traffic impact analysis recommends that payment of the Transportation Facility Charge as required pursuant to Chapter 15.40 Yelm Municipal Code will mitigate traffic impacts identified in the report. 3. Canal Road currently intersects Wilkerson Road at an angle of approximately 50 degrees, which does not provide safe sight distance for vehicles entering Wilkerson Road from Canal Road. An additional 1034 weekday trips added to Wilkerson Road, almost all of which will be traveling southbound past the intersection with Canal Road, is a significant impact to traffic safety which can be mitigated through the realignment of the Canal Road intersection. 4. The Yelm School District has adopted a school mitigation requirement based on the demand that new -- residential units create for additional school services and facilities. Additional demands on the school system will be mitigated through the requirement that the developer enter into a mitigation agreement with the District. Conclusions of Law and Mitigation Measures 1. The proposal will have a significant impact on the transportation system of the City of Yelm which will be mitigated through the imposition of the Transportation Facility Charge as required in Chapter 15.40 Yelm Municipal Code. The proponent shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new residential p.m. peak hour trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on 1.01 new peak hour trips per residential unit. The proponent will be responsible for a TFC of $757.50 per dwelling unit which is payable at time of building permit. 2. Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall realign Canal Road with Wilkerson to meet City Standards for intersections, provided that the cost of improvement does not exceed the Transportation Facility Charge in condition 1 above and no additional right-of-way is required for the realignment. The TFC's for the project shall be waived for the cost of realignment. Improvements to the intersection shall include core road improvements only. 3. The proposal will have a significant impact on the Yelm School District which will be mitigated through the negotiation of a school mitigation agreement with the Yelm School District. Prior to final subdivision approval, the proponent shall submit to the City of Yelm a signed school mitigation agreement between the developer and the Yelm School District. SEPA NO: 8329 REVISED MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: Robert L. Coyne Benum Enterprises P.O. Box 73130 Puyallup, WA 98373 Description of Proposal: Subdivide 28.02 acres into 108 residential lots in two phases. The project includes the construction of stormwater facilities, interior streets, and street improvements to Wilkenson Road. Location of the Proposal: The project site is located on the east side Wilkenson Road, bounded on the north by the Centralia Power Canal, and on the east by the Yelm~Roy Prairie Line Railroad. Section~fownship/Range: Sections 17 and 20, Township 17 North, Range 2 West, W.M. 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 43.21C.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: Grant Beck, Community Development Director Date of Issue: February 7, 2003 Commen February 21, 2003 at 5:00 P.M. Gra Beck, Community Development Director This Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance (MDNS) is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2). Comments must be submitted to Grant Beck, Community Development Department, at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave. W., P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5:00 p.m., February 21, 2003. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5:00 p.m., February 28, 2003. 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., February 28, 2003. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Grant Beck, Community Development Director, 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, May 16, 2003 Posted in public areas: Friday, May 16, 2003 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list May 16, 2003 Dept. of Ecology w/checklist, May 16, 2003. ATTACHMENT SEPA CASE NUMBER 8329 Findings of Fact 1. This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and the impacts and potential mitigation measures reflected in the following environmental documents: • Environmental Checklist (dated November 1, 2002, prepared by Apex Engineering) • Traffic Impact Analysis (dated October 18, 2002, prepared by Heath & Associates) • Preliminary Storm Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated October 28, 2002, prepared by Apex Engineering) 2. The traffic impact analysis submitted as part of the subdivision application indicates that the project will generate 1034 vehicles per day of average weekday traffic, with a PM peak of 109 vehicles per hour. The project would not decrease the level of service at all but one of the intersections studied, including the following intersections: State Routes 507 and 510 (Yelm Avenue and First Street) Rhoton Road and N.P. Road N.P. Road and Wilkenson Road The two entrances into the subdivision and Wilkenson Road The level of service at Railway Road and First Street would decrease from LOS B to LOS C. The traffic impact analysis recommends that payment of the Transportation Facility Charge as required pursuant to Chapter 15.40 Yelm Municipal Code will mitigate traffic impacts identified in the report. 3. Canal Road currently intersects Wilkerson Road at an angle of approximately 50 degrees, which does not provide safe sight distance for vehicles entering Wilkerson Road from Canal Road. An additional 1034 weekday trips added to Wilkerson Road, almost all of which will be traveling southbound past the intersection with Canal Road, is a significant impact to traffic safety which can be mitigated through the realignment of the Canal Road intersection. 4. The Yelm School District has adopted a school mitigation requirement based on the demand that new residential units create for additional school services and facilities. Additional demands on the school system will be mitigated through the requirement that the developer enter into a mitigation agreement with the District. Conclusions of Law and Mitigation Measures 1. The proposal will have a significant impact on the transportation system of the City of Yelm which will be mitigated through the imposition of the Transportation Facility Charge as required in Chapter 15.40 Yelm Municipal Code. The proponent shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new residential p.m. peak hour trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on 1.01 new peak hour trips per residential unit. The proponent will be responsible for a TFC of $757.50 per dwelling unit which is payable at time of building permit. 2. Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall realign Canal Road with Wilkerson to meet City Standards for intersections, provided that the cost of improvement does not exceed the Transportation Facility Charge in condition 1 above and no additional right-of-way is required for the realignment. The TFC's for the project shall be waived for the cost of realignment. Improvements to the intersection shall include core road improvements only. The proposal will have a significant impact on the Yelm School District which will be mitigated through the negotiation of a school mitigation agreement with the Yelm School District. Prior to final subdivision approval, the proponent shall submit to the City of Yelm a signed school mitigation agreement between the developer and the Yelm School District. SEPA NO: 8329 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: Robert L. Coyne Benum Enterprises P.O. Box 73130 Puyallup, WA 98373 Description of Proposal: Subdivide 28.02 acres into 108 residential lots in two phases. The project includes the construction of stormwater facilities, interior streets, and street improvements to Wilkenson Road. Location of the Proposal: The project site is located on the east side Wilkenson Road, bounded on the north by the Centralia Power Canal, and on the east by the Yelm~Roy Prairie Line Railroad. Section/Township/Range: Sections 17 and 20, Township 17 North, Range 2 West, W.M. 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 43.21C.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: Grant Beck, Community Development Director Date ssue: ~,~ ar 7, 2003 Co ent D dline: ebr ry~2003 at 5:00 P.M. GranX/Beck; Community-Plevelopment Director This Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance (MDNS) is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2). Comments must be submitted to Grant Beck, Community Development Department, at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave. W., P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5:00 p.m., February 21, 2003. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5:00 p.m., February 28, 2003. 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., February 28, 2003. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Grant Beck, Community Development Director, 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, February 7, 2003 Posted in public areas: Friday, February 7, 2003 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners, February 7, 2003 Dept. of Ecology w/checklist, February 7, 2003. ATTACHMENT SEPA CASE NUMBER 8329 Findings of Fact 1. This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and the impacts and potential mitigation measures reflected in the following environmental documents: • Environmental Checklist (dated May 22, 2002, prepared by Skillings-Connolly, Inc.) • Traffic Impact Analysis (dated August 22, 2002, prepared by Skillings-Connolly, Inc.) • Preliminary Storm Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated September 2002, prepared by Skillings-Connolly) 2. The traffic impact analysis submitted as part of the subdivision application indicates that the project will generate 1034 vehicles per day of average weekday traffic, with a PM peak of 109 vehicles per hour. The project would not decrease the level of service at all but one of the intersections studied, including the following intersections: State Routes 507 and 510 (Yelm Avenue and First Street) Rhoton Road and N.P. Road N.P. Road and Wilkenson Road The two entrances into the subdivision and Wilkenson Road The level of service at Railway Road and First Street would decrease from LOS B to LOS C. The traffic impact analysis recommends that payment of the Transportation Facility Charge as required pursuant to Chapter 15.40 Yelm Municipal Code will mitigate traffic impacts identified in the report. 3. Canal Road currently intersects Wilkerson Road at an angle of approximately 50 degrees, which does not provide safe sight distance for vehicles entering Wilkerson Road from Canal Road. An additional 1034 weekday trips added to Wilkerson Road, almost all of which will be traveling southbound past the intersection with Canal Road, is a significant impact to traffic safety which can be mitigated through the realignment of the Canal Road intersection. The Yelm School District has adopted a school mitigation requirement based on the demand that new residential units create for additional school services and facilities. Additional demands on the school system will be mitigated through the requirement that the developer enter into a mitigation agreement with the District. The proposed 507510 Alternative Route is identified to bisect the subject property. The Alternative Route is a proposed replacement for State Routes 507 and 510 through the City of Yelm, creating a route for regional traffic to avoid the City core and local access traffic. The Alternative Route has been identified, an Environmental Assessment has been prepared, and a Finding of No Significant Impact has been issued. A public process was used to identify the proposed route and the Comprehensive Plan was updated to adopt the route as part of the transportation system in the City. Yelm is currently attempting to obtain funding for preliminary engineering and right-of-way acquisition. The creation of residential lots within the proposed right-of-way of the Alternative Route is a significant adverse impact. Pursuant to Section 197-11-330 (1)(c) WAC, these impacts can be mitigated through the subdivision review process and the application of existing policies and regulations. Conclusions of Law and Mitigation Measures 1. The proposal will have a significant impact on the transportation system of the City of Yelm which will be mitigated through the imposition of the Transportation Facility Charge as required in Chapter 15.40 Yelm Municipal Code. The proponent shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new residential p.m. peak hour trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on 1.01 new peak hour trips per residential unit. The proponent will be responsible for a TFC of $757.50 per dwelling unit which is payable at time of building permit. Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall realign Canal Road with Wilkerson to meet City Standards for intersections. Improvements to the intersection shall include core road improvements. The proposal will have a significant impact on the Yelm School District which will be mitigated through the negotiation of a school mitigation agreement with the Yelm School District. Prior to final subdivision approval, the proponent shall submit to the City of Yelm a signed school mitigation agreement between the developer and the Yelm School District. ~~l ~ MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: Robert L. Coyne Benum Enterprises P.O. Box 73130 Puyallup, WA 98373 SEPA NO: 8329 Description of Proposal: Subdivide 28.02 acres into 108 residential lots in two phases. The project includes the construction of stormwater facilities, interior streets, and street improvements to Wilkenson Road. Location of the Proposal: The project site is located on the east side Wilkenson Road, bounded on the north by the Centralia Power Canal, and on the east by the Yelm~Roy Prairie Line Railroad. Section/Township/Range: Sections 17 and 20, Township 17 North, Range 2 West, W.M. 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 43.21C.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 Lead agency: Responsible Official: Date of Issue: Comment Deadline: SEE ATTACHED City of Yelm Grant Beck, Community Development Director February 7, 2003 February 21, 2003 at 5:00 P.M. Grant Beck, Community Development Director This Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance (MDNS) is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2). Comments must be submitted to Grant Beck, Community Development Department, at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave. W., P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5:00 p.m., February 21, 2003. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5:00 p.m., February 28, 2003. 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., February 28, 2003. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Grant Beck, Community Development Director, 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, February 7, 2003 Posted in public areas: Friday, February 7, 2003 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners, February 7, 2003 Dept. of Ecology w/checklist, February 7, 2003. ~~1/! 14`I T ATTACHMENT SEPA CASE NUMBER 8329 Findings of Fact 1. This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and the impacts and potential mitigation measures reflected in the following environmental documents: • Environmental Checklist (dated May 22, 2002, prepared by Skillings-Connolly, Inc.) • Traffic Impact Analysis (dated August 22, 2002, prepared by Skillings-Connolly, Inc.) • Preliminary Storm Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated September 2002, prepared by Skillings-Connolly) 2. The traffic impact analysis submitted as part of the subdivision application indicates that the project will generate 1034 vehicles per day of average weekday traffic, with a PM peak of 109 vehicles per hour. The project would not decrease the level of service at all but one of the intersections studied, including the following intersections: State Routes 507 and 510 (Yelm Avenue and First Street) Rhoton Road and N.P. Road N.P. Road and Wilkenson Road The two entrances into the subdivision and Wilkenson Road The level of service at Railway Road and First Street would decrease from LOS B to LOS C. The traffic impact analysis recommends that payment of the Transportation Facility Charge as required pursuant to Chapter 15.40 Yelm Municipal Code will mitigate traffic impacts identified in the report. Canal Road currently intersects Wilkerson Road at an angle of approximately 50 degrees, which does not provide safe sight distance for vehicles entering Wilkerson Road from Canal Road. An additional 1034 weekday trips added to Wilkerson Road, almost all of which will be traveling southbound past the intersection with Canal Road, is a significant impact to traffic safety which can be mitigated through the realignment of the Canal Road intersection. 4. The Yelm School District has adopted a school mitigation requirement based on the demand that new residential units create for additional school services and facilities. Additional demands on the school system will be mitigated through the requirement that the developer enter into a mitigation agreement with the District. 5. The proposed 507510 Alternative Route is identified to bisect the subject property. The Alternative Route is a proposed replacement for State Routes 507 and 510 through the City of Yelm, creating a route for regional traffic to avoid the City core and local access traffic. The Alternative Route has been identified, an Environmental Assessment has been prepared, and a Finding of No Significant Impact has been issued. A public process was used to identify the proposed route and the Comprehensive Plan was updated to adopt the route as part of the transportation system in the City. Yelm is currently attempting to obtain funding for preliminary engineering and right-of-way acquisition. The creation of residential lots within the proposed right-of-way of the Alternative Route is a significant adverse impact. Pursuant to Section 197-11-330 (1)(c) WAC, these impacts can be mitigated through the subdivision review process and the application of existing policies and regulations. Conclusions of Law and Mitigation Measures The proposal will have a significant impact on the transportation system of the City of Yelm which will be mitigated through the imposition of the Transportation Facility Charge as required in Chapter 15.40 Yelm Municipal Code. The proponent shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new residential p.m. peak hour trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on 1.01 new peak hour trips per residential unit. The proponent will be responsible for a TFC of $757.50 per dwelling. unit which is payable at time of building permit. 2. Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall realign Canal Road with Wilkerson to meet City Standards for intersections. Improvements to the intersection shall include core road improvements. 3. The proposal will have a significant impact on the Yelm School District which will be mitigated through the negotiation of a school mitigation agreement with the Yelm School District. Prior to final subdivision approval, the proponent shall submit to the City of Yelm a signed school mitigation agreement between the developer and the Yelm School District. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help identify impacts from your proposal, to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal if it can be done, and to help the City decide whether an EIS is required. An environment impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for any proposal with probable significant adverse impacts on environmental quality. This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. The City will use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant and require preparation of an EIS. You must answer each question accurately, carefully and to the best of your knowledge. Answer the questions briefly, but give the best description you can. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need for experts. If you do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply." Complete answers to the questions now may avoid delays later. If the space provided is too small, feel free to attach additional sheets. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the City staff can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. You may be asked to explain your answers or provide additional information for determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Nonproject Proposals Only: Complete both the checklist (even though many questions may be answered "does not apply") and the Supplemental Sheet For Nonproject Actions (part D). For nonproject actions, the referenced in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND CITY USE ONL Y FEE: $150.00 DATE RECD BY: FILE NO. 1. Name of proposed project, if any: Preliminary Plat, Benum and Coyne Property 2. Name of applicant: Robert L. Coyne 3. Address and phone number of applicant and of any other contact person: c/o Benum Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 73130, Puyallup, WA 98373 (253) 845-5555 4. Date checklist prepared: October 21, 2002 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): The applicant proposes to complete the project in two phases, within 5 years of preliminary plat approval. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No plans for future additions other than the phasing schedule mentioned under item #6. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A traffic impact analysis will be prepared as a part of this proposal. 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 known. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Preliminary Plat, Shoreline management Substantial Development Permit, Site Development Permit Approval, Final Plat, and Building permits. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 1 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed 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. The Applicant requests approval of a preliminary plat application in order to subdivide a 28.02 acre ownership into 108-lots for single-family residential use. The subdivision will be served by City of Yelm water and sewer systems and public streets. 12. Location of proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. You need not duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The project site is located east of Wilkeson Road, west of the railroad and south of the Centralia Power Canal in the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, and the Northwest Quarter of Section 20 of Township 17 North, Range 2 East. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): flat, rollin ,hilly, steep slopes, mountainous; other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Approximately 8 percent across a small portion of the site near its southeast corner. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example; clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. The Soil Survey of Thurston County, Washington, prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, lists the on-site soils as Spanaway Gravelly Sandy Loam, and Spanaway Stony Sandy Loam. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 2 Approximately 35,000 cubic yards of grading will be done on-site in order to built roads, utility systems and to prepare the site for future homes. No export or import of material is anticipated. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. The probability that erosion would occur is extremely low due to the type of soil on-site and the gentle gradients. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction such as asphalt or buildings? Roads, driveways, sidewalks and patios 21.3 + percent. Buildings 17.7 + percent. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: A temporary erosion control plan will be submitted to the City prior to any site development and will be implemented according. Any erosion potentials would be mitigated in accordance with City regulations. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile exhaust, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During construction, dust and exhaust fumes will be generated by construction equipment. On completion of the future residences, automobile exhaust and possibly wood smoke will be emitted from the site as a result of normal residential activities. 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: During construction, the project will be watered, as necessary, to control dust. 3. Water a. Surface Water 1) Is there any surface water body or wetland on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? If yes, describe type and provide names. State what stream or river it flows into? The Centralia Power Canal borders the site to the north. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 3 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Roads, utility systems and houses will be constructed within 300 feet of the canal. See the accompanying application for Shoreline Management Substantial Development for details. 3) Estimate the amount of fill 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. See the accompanying application for Shoreline Management Substantial Development for details. 4) Will the proposal require 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 elevation on the site plan. No, per the Federal Emergency Management Agencies' FIRM Panel #53018803550. 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. Groundwater: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. No. The project will be served by City water and sewer systems. There will be no direct discharge to groundwater but some release can be expected from on-site percolation from the stormwater release system and individual lot roof drain percolation systems. 2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity, protection, recharge areas, etc. The Thurston County Critical Areas Inventory -Aquifer Recharge Areas identifies this area as extreme. 3) Describe waste material that will be discharged into or onto the ground from septic tanks ' or other sources, if any (such as domestic sewage; industrial by products; agricultural chemicals). CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 4 There will be no direct discharge to groundwater but some release can be expected from on-site percolation from the stormwater release system and individual lot roof drain percolation systems. Sanitary sewer service to the subdivision will be provided by the City. c. Water Runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Stormwater runoff from the roads and other impervious surfaces will be collected and directed in a pipe system to the stormwater treatment and disposal system to be located in Tract C. There will be individual percolation systems on each lot, where soils permit, to percolate stormwater from roof, patio and driveway drainage. All aspects of the storm drainage system design will be subject to review and approval by the City. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. See 1 above. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Maintenance of a stormwater collection treatment and release system is extremely important. Cooperation between the City, the developer and future home owners could result in education programs designed to provide information and technical expertise to ensure that water quality is maintained and that the system functions properly. Information regarding the proper use of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides could be provided in an effort to reduce water quality impacts. 4. Plants a. Check types of vegetation found on the site and list specific species: X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen; other X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine; other X shrubs _ grass pasture _ crop or grain ' _ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, 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? Most natural vegetation in the area of the roads and lots will be removed. Natural vegetation will be retained to the maximum extend possible in the area of the canal and in the open space Tracts A and B. Tracts A and B comprise approximately 13.2 percent of the site. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 5 c. List threatened or endangered plant species known to be on or near the site. None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Appropriate landscaping will be provided through adherence to the City's landscape code. Please see the accompanying Conceptual Landscape Planning Plan for details of street and open space planting. Also, each lot would be expected to provide its own landscape program. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds or animals that have been observed on or near the site, or that are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, son birds; other: Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver; other: Fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish; other: _ b. List any priority, threatened or endangered animal species known to be on or near the site. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. None known. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: See 4.b. above. 6. Energy And Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, gasoline, heating oil, wood, solar, etc.) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc. Electricity and natural gas will be utilized as principal heating and lighting sources for the future single family residences. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 6 All structures will be constructed to meet current building codes. 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spills, of hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so describe. No. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None proposed due to lack of significant environmental impacts. 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 the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Noise associated with construction and development of the property will have a short term impact during regular working hours. Full development of the project will have a longer term impact limited to typical residential community background noise. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: No special measures are proposed due to lack of significant environmental impacts. Also, see 4.b. above. 8. Land And Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? North -Centralia Power Canal and Residential (Nisqually Pines) East, South and West -Large parcel single-family and agriculture b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? Is so, describe. The site may have been used for pasture. Currently, it is vacant, unimproved and not actively used. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 7 c. Describe any structures on the site. None. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No. e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Urban. f. What is the current zoning classification of the site? R-4 Residential. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Urban. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "natural resource", "critical" or "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, please specify. No. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 274 at a multiplier of 2.54. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None. 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The proposal is compatible with the comprehensive plan, zoning and subdivision codes. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. 108 middle income. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 8 b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None proposed. 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? 35 feet. The principal exterior building material proposed is wood. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: See 4.b. above. 11. Light And Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The future development will produce exterior and interior~lighting typical of asingle-family residential community. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? The light generated from the completed development is not likely to interfere with views or affect wildlife. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: See 4.b. above. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 9 Golf courses, playgrounds, hiking trails and sports centers are easily accessible from the proposed project site. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation opportunities: The project will provide footpaths in the open space Tracts A and B. 13. Historic And Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so generally describe. None known. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None proposed. 14. Transportation a. Identify sidewalks, trails, public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Existing and proposed access to the site is provided by Wilkeson Road. See site plan for details. b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist for transit service? No. No known plans exist to serve the site with transit. c. How many parking spaces would the complete project have? How many would the project eliminate? Provided 216, eliminated 0. d. Will the proposal require any new sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, or improvements to existing sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 10 New sidewalks and traffic land improvements will be provided along the Wilkeson Road frontage. Sidewalks will be provided along the internal subdivision streets. Off road foot paths will be installed in open space Tracts A and B. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The project is adjacent to the railroad but will not use rail service. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Approximately 1,100. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: See 14.d. above. Adequate sight distance will be provided at intersections. The TFC per Chapter 15.40 will apply. 15. Public Services 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: It is anticipated that the completed project may increase the need for fire protection, police protection and schools. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. The impacts on public services will be mitigated through payment of an assortment of taxes and fees by the developer and future property owners. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electrici ,natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system; other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general utility construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Water City of Yelm Sewer City of Yelm Natural Gas PSE Electrical Power PSE Telephone Yelm Telephone Co. Cable Yelm Telephone Co. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 11 SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. 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