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Environmental Review
City of Yelm PO Box 479 Yelm, WA 98597 Dear Sir or Madam: 2 Sept 2003 I have a few comments regarding SEPA No. 8346 which concerns a proposal to construct 21 homes on approximately 5 acres on Mt. View Rd. They are as follows: I was told verbally that this project would result in city water and sewer services being installed on Mt. View Rd. Utility upgrades are not addressed in this proposal. If the water and sewer are not going to be installed, what will the effect be on existing well levels and water quality? Proposal indicates there will be some sort of road improvement to Mt. View Rd. The improvements are not specific. This construction will add a minimum of 40 new cars to n two-lane road where kids ride bikes and skate. Some consideration should also be given to installing a traffic light at Mt. View Rd, and Yelm Ave. The situation in the mornings and evenings when the kids are going to/leaving from school is dangerous at best. • I have no objection to land development. I do, however, believe that given the construction of n new apartment complex last year, one in the works right now, and the addition of 20 more homes (which will impact this road and it's current residents), some thought should be given to the existing infrastructure. I hate to see Yelm practice the same method of planning utilized by the rest of our State which isover-development, followed by dismay at the grid-lock on our streets. Thanks for your time, ~~~~U~ Ruth Gnr ne 9003 Mountain View Rd. Yelm, Wa 98597 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: Project Fore SEPA NO: 8346 Description of Proposal: Subdivide 4.81 acres into 21 single-family residential lots. The project includes the construction of stormwater facilities, interior streets, and street improvements to Mountain View Road. Location of the Proposal: The project site is located at 8495 Mountain View Road. Section/Township/Range: Section 13, Township 17N Range 1 E, Tax Parcel #21713310101. 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 ue: Corr~(ient De ine: .~ ~~a SEE ATTACHED City of Yelm Grant Beck, Community Development Director Augu 13, 2003 5:Om., August 27, 2003 Grant ¢>rck, Community Development Director This Mitig~fed Determination of NonSignificance (MDNS) is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2). 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., August 27, 2003. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5:00 p.m., September 3, 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., September 3, 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, August 15, 2003 Posted in public areas: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners, August 13, 2003 Dept. of Ecology w/checklist, August 13, 2003. ATTACHMENT SEPA CASE NO.: 8346 This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and impacts and mitigation reflected in the following: • Environmental Checklist dated June 30, 2003 • Preliminary Storm Drainage Report dated June 2003, (prepared by BDG, LLC) And the following conditions: 1. 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. The developer shall enter into an agreement with the Yelm School District to mitigate project impacts to the school district. !~`# YELM COMMUNITY SCHOOL; Where all students can learn and grow JUL 2 4 2003 Erling Birkland Director of Facilities July 21, 2003 Mr. Grant Beck Community Development Director City of Yelm PO Box 479 Yelm, Washington 98597 RE: Buckhorn Estates, SUB-o3-8346-YL Dear Mr. Beck: Yelm Community Schools requires Mitigation Agreements for all sub-divisions. Please include the Mitigation provision as part of the SEPA requirements for the above referenced sub-division. Should you have any questions please call me at 458-6128. Sincerely, lir~~~I. Birkland Facilities Director Yelm Community Schools YELM COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND FOLLOWS TITLE IX REQUIREMENTS. 404 Yelm Avenue West, P. O. Box 476, Yelm, Washington 98592 (360) 458-6iz8, FAX (360) 458-6434 WAC 197-11-960 Environmental checklist. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really 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 unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies 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. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Buckhorn Estates Subdivision 2. Name of applicant: Project Fore 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Dan Kinsman Po Box 15113 Olympia, Wa 98511-5113 Phone: 360-978-4907 4. Date checklist prepared: June 12, 2003 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction is expected to begin in summer of 2003 and to be completed later that year. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. There are no plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity beyond the initial construction of this subdivision. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. In addition to this Environmental Checklist, Drainage and erosion control plan, grading plan, and vegetation plan have been prepared for the project. A Traffic Impact Analysis should not be required because this project will not produce 20 peak trips in one direction. 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. We are not aware of any pending applications or other proposals that would affect this property. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Land Use Approval, SEPA determination, grading plan approval and engineering plan approval. Page 2 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. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) Development of 4.81 acres in to 2l single family lots. This project will require a local access street, water, sewer and roadway improvements. 12. Location of the 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. 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. See face of the preliminary plat for all above information. Page 3 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY a. General description of the site (circle one): lat rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? According to the Soil Conservation Service, the steepest slope on the site is approximately 3%. 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 Conservation Service lists soils on site as Spanaway stony sandy loam, 0 to 3% slopes. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The site is flat and will not require a great deal of grading. Cut and fill will be balanced to the greatest extent possible. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion is always a possibility on construction sites. The highest potential for erosion will occur during the grading process for the project. See item h. below for proposed control methods. g.About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 25% of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: An erosion control plan will be developed in accordance with the City of Yelm standards. This plan will be reviewed and approved by the City. Erosion control fencing and other Page 4 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY techniques will be used to ensure no materials leave the site. Following construction all exposed surfaces will be landscaped. 2. 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 any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During construction, emissions to the air will be released from heavy equipment and construction staff vehicles. Following construction, emissions from customer vehicles will be released on site. All emission quantities are anticipated to be within normal ranges for projects of this type. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. There are no off-site sources of emission or odor that will affect this proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: All heavy equipment will be fitted with required emission control devices. 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 or river it flows into. No surface waters are in the immediate vicinity. 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. None 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. Page 5 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No surface water withdrawals or diversions are planned as a part of this project. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. The proposal does not lie within a 100 year floodplain. EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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 waste materials will be discharged to surface waters as a result of this proposal. b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No groundwater will be withdrawn and no water will be discharged to groundwater as a result of this project. 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. No waste material will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources. Existing septic tanks on the site serving the existing structures will be abandoned according to applicable standards. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) 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. Runoff will be generated from rooftops, parking areas and roadways. All runoff will be collected and routed to onsite stormwater systems. These systems will be designed in accordance with City of Yelm standards. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. It is unlikely that waste materials will enter ground or surface waters as a result of this project. Treatment facilities have been designed to reduce this risk as much as possible. Page 6 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Stormwater systems will be designed in accordance with the City of Yelm's standards. Treatment that meets or exceeds the standards will be provided prior to infiltration to the ground. All plans will be reviewed and approved by the City of Yelm prior to construction. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain wet soil 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 and replaced with new landscaping in accordance with an approved landscape plan designed to meet the City of Yelm's requirements. c. List threatened or endangered 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: A landscape plan will be developed for the site. The site will be landscaped following construction. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, ongbir ,other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: Page 7 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The site has not been identified as part of any migration route. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Native plants incorporated in the landscape plan will be available to wildlife. 6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds 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. EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY The homes will use electricity and/or natural gas for lighting, heating and cooling. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent parcels. 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: The homes will be constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code and Washington Energy Code standards. 7. Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No threats to environmental health will occur as a result of this project. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services will be required. Page 8 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None needed. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY The project is located on the west side of Mountain View Road; traffic from this roadway will be the only noise in the area. 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. Short-term noise will be generated by heavy equipment and construction activity. Long-term noise will include typical traffic noise associated with residential subdivisions. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Standard muffling equipment will be installed on all heavy equipment. 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The current use of the site is undeveloped private land. Adjacent surrounding land is currently the same use or pasture land. Most adjacent parcels have a single family home situated on them. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? 1f so, describe. The site has not been used for agriculture in recent years. c. Describe any structures on the site. Currently, this site has one single family home, and separate structure located on the parcel. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? The separate structure will be demolished. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Page 9 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT The current,zoning classification of the site is R-6 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is R-6 g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No portion of the site has been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Not applicable. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Not applicable k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not applicable EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project will be designed to meet or exceed all City of Yelm .zoning standards. The homes will be designed to complement the surrounding built environment. All plans will be reviewed by the City of Yelm to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted plans. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. 20 single family homes will be constructed. 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: Page 10 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT None at this time. 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? This will be as set forth in the current code. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Views of the properly from the surrounding area will change from pastureland to an urban subdivision. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The site will be landscaped in accordance with the standards of the City of Yelm. Trees, shrubs and ground cover will be planted to create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The project will conform to the guidelines of the City of Yelm's. 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Lighting will be designed per the city of Yelm code. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Lighting will be designed to comply with all safety standards and to minimize glare. No safety hazards will be created by the project. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? There are no off-site sources of light or glare that would affect this proposal. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: All fixtures on site will be designed to minimize or eliminate light spillage onto other properties and the city right-of--way. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Page 11 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Yelm Park, Cochran Park, and the Nisqually Valley Golf Course are located within a few miles of the site. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No existing recreational uses will be displaced by the project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: The project will provide open space per the City of Yelm zoning code. 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. No evidence of historic, archeological, scientific or cultural importance is known to be on or next to the site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None proposed. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Yelm Avenue (SR 510), an urban arterial, and Mountain View Road, classified as a neighborhood collector, serve the site. An access is proposed from the project onto Mountain View Road. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? It is unknown at this time. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? The completed project will have 2 off street parking spaces per a lot. Page 12 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). The project will construct a new local access residential street connecting to Mountain View Road. e. Wiil the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The project will not use or occur in the immediate vicinity of water, rail, or air transportation. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. This project will create 1 new pm peak hour trip per a lot. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: A traffic mitigation fee will be collected at the time of building permit. 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. The project is not anticipated to result in a measurable increase in demand for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None. 16. Utilities a. Ci utilities tl available at the site: ectrici atural ater use servi , r ,septic system, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Electricity Puget Sound Energy Natural Gas Puget Sound Energy Water Ciry of Yelm Page 13 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Refuse Service LeMay, Inc. Telephone Yelm Telephone Sanitary Sewer City of Yelm C. 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. gn .. ...... .............. .........'........................................................................................................ Date Submitted: ....SS?..-...ti71...4rJ...::.. ©,~ ................................................ ............................................................... Page 14