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Environmental Review~ ~.f/' y ~SR~~,'7~~. r'~i ~~ ' ~~l i~~ _ ixPS+ °i STATE Of W,ISHINGlON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY P.O. Box 4777.5 • Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 • (360) 407-6300 January 9, 2004 Ms. Tami Merriman Community Development Department I Your address ~rr City of Yelm ~ ~ is in the a,~ _~ 1 105 Yelm Avemie West ~ _ - ~ I watershed Yelm, WA 98597 `` Dear Ms. Merriman: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the Yelm Terra (SEPA #8353) located between 105"' Avenue Southeast, between Clark Road and Mi11 Road, as proposed by Yelm Terra LLC. We reviewed the environmental checklist and have the following comments: Water Quality Any discharge of sediment-laden runoff or other pollutants to waters of the state is in violation of Chapter 90.48, Water Pollution Control, and WAC 173-201A, Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement action. Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or construction. These control measures must be effective to prevent soil from being carried into surface water by stormwater runoff. Sand, silt, and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered pollutants. Proper disposal of construction debris must be on land in such a manner that debris cannot enter the old drainage ditch or cause water quality degradation of state waters. Erosion and sediment control is a key to preserving habitat and preventing denudation of a developing area. The following practices are recommended: Clearing limits and/or any easements or required buffers should be staked and flagged in the field. All temporary erosion control systems should be designed to contain the runoff from the developed two year, 24-hour design storm without eroding. Provision should be made to minimize the tracking of sediment by construction vehicles onto paved public roads. If sediment is deposited, it should be cleaned every day by shoveling or sweeping. Water clearing should only be done after the area has been shoveled out or swept. Paint and wall finishing equipment wash water should be disposed of in a way which will not adversely impact the water quality of the state. ~,~ Ms. Tami Merriman January 9, 2004 Page 2 The owner of a construction site which disturbs five acres or more of total land area, and which has or will have a discharge of stomawater to a surface water or to a storm sewer, must apply for coverage under Ecology's General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities. Owners of sites where less than five acres of total land area will be disturbed must also apply if the construction activity is part of a larger contiguous plan of development or sale in which more than five acres will eventually be disturbed. Discharge of stormwater from such sites without a permit is a violation of federal and state law and the owner will be subject to enforcement action by the Department of Ecology or through third party lawsuits. For construction of subdivisions, the five acre threshold which triggers the NPDES permit requirement applies to land that is disturbed by the land owner, land owner's agent, or by an entity which has obtained a use agreement (e.g., lease, easement) from the land owner. Include acreage which is disturbed (e.g., graded) prior to its sale to independent contractor(s). A stormwater permit application form, referred to as a Notice of Intent, can be obtained by calling Ecology's Stormwater Request Line (360) 407-7156 or Linda Matlock at (360) 407-6437. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed forms and publish public notices more than 38 days prior to the planned start of construction to avoid delays to the project. Water Resources The proponent is responsible for inspecting the site to determine the location of all existing wells. Any unused wells must be properly decommissioned and decommissioning reports submitted to Ecology as described in Chapter 173-160 WAC entitled "Minimum Standards for the Construction and 1Vlaintenance of Wells." This includes resource protection wells and any dewatering wells installed during the construction phase of the project. If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments, please call Roberta Woods (Water Quality) at (360) 407-6296 and/or Deb Hunemuller (Water Resources) at (360) 407-0290. Sincerely, ~~~ ~~ Jeri Berube Administrative Coordinator JB: smb (03-7970) cc: Roberta Woods, WQ Linda Matlock, WQ Deb Hunemuller, WR Yelm Terra, LLC (Applicant) ..................__._ _._... y ` , ~ , ' t ' 1 January 9, 2004 4200 Sixth Ave SE, Suite 301 Lacey, WA 98503 Grant Beck, Community Development Director P.O. Box 3485 Lacey, WA 98509-3485 City Of Yefm PO BOX 479 (360} 493-6002 (360) 493-2476 Fax Yelm, WA 98597 sca@scaconsultinggroup.com RE: Yelm Terra -MDNS Comments www.thescagroup.com SCA#03008 Dear Mr. Beck: ~a~ 1 e31004 This letter is tc formally comr:-:ent an the Mitigation Measures attached to the Yelm Terra MDNS dated December 26, 2003. Specifically, we wish to comment on Finding of Fact #5 and Mitigation Measures 2d and 2e relating to off-site roadway improvements. Finding of Fact #5 states in part; °3rd Street in the Prairie View subdivision does not meet current standards for a neighborhood collector street." Th!s is a true statement, however, it should be pointed out that the subject section of street was built to neighborhood collector standards at the time the subdivision was built. The Park View subdivision is not that old and the City required 3rd street to be stubbed to the south. This means that the City anticipated and encouraged more traffic to utilize this section street and asked for the street to be built accordingly. Therefore, Mitigation Measure 2d should not be attached to the Yelm Terra MDNS. 3rd Street within the Park View subdivision was built to the requested street standard !n place at the time the plat was developed. A change in the street. standards is not an action caused by the proposed development and it should not be the responsibility of Yelm Terra to update the street section. If existing on-street parking is an issue with traffic safety on 3rd Street, then the City needs to take the responsibility to enforce the no parking requirements to ensure proper traffic safety. Furthermore, the traffic impact analysis addressed conditions on 3rd Street and recommended the placement of no parking signs and a stop sign at Mossman Road. There is no discussion or recommendation in the TIA that such a mitigation measure is necessary. Mitigation Measure 2d is simply not supported by the TIA or by the expanded Finding of Fact outlined above. We ask the City to withdraw or consider other alternatives for Mitigation Measure 2d from the MDNS. We ask for a clarification on Mitigation Measure 2e. 2e requires 3rd Street to be improved to a 24 foot driving surface with 2-foot shoulders. What is the expected surface composition of the shoulders, gravel or asphalt pavement? Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the MDNS for Yelm Terra. We hope the City will be able to respond to our questions and comments within the next couple of days. In the event we do not hear back from you prior to the January 16 appeal deadline, we wish to inform the City we intend to maintain our due process by filing the appropriate appeal documentation. We look forward to your response and if you have any questions, please contact me at 360.493.6002. DESIGNfBUILD CIVIL AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PLANNING SURVEYING SLC Development June 6, 2003 Page 2 cc: (g:\text\p~\003\03008\Seck0i0904.doc) JAN-09-2004 FRI 10 03 Ahl DOE SW REGIONAL OFFICE FAX NO. 360 407 6305 1;9'A7{~ ,APE' U 0~. ~ 1!. O b )l. '~ n _. y'. Y~~~ ~nh'~ ~~J STATE OF WASHING l'ON L~EpARTMLNT C)F FC:~I-C.)GY P.l.)- tlux 47775 • Qlym~7id, Washington 98SU4-777.5 • (3bU) 407-63UU P. O l /02 7anuary 9, 2004 Ms. Tami Merriman Community ~cvelopment De;partmcnt City of Yc;lm 105 Yelm Avenue Vl~est Y'elm, WA 98597 ~, c ...... ~--T. C--, '~~--- ~ -' Yaur address 1---- - _ ---~ ~ _ ~ I in the J•4 .. i ~~ /~ ~ ~$ ., rr , .~.,.. ; ... *....,. , , .. ,~ ~ ...-, .,{ watershed ;. ~1-,~~....,.... , -,, i, ; ~-ir^. - bear Ms. Nlemman: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsi~liticance for the Ye1m Terra (SF..PA #8353) located between 105"' Avenue Southeast, between Clark Ytoad and Mill Road, as proposc;cl by 'Y'elm'i erra LLC. We reviewed the environmental checklist and have the following comments: Water unlit Any discharge of sediment-laden runoff' or other pollutants to waters of the state is in violation ut' Chapter 90-48, Water Pollution Control, and WAC 173-?OIA, Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement action. Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or construction. These control measures must be effective to prevent soil front being carried into surface water by stormwater runoff. Sand, silt, and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered pollutants. Proper disposal of construction debris must be on land in such a manner that debris cannot enter the old drainage ditch or cause water quality de~~radatian of state waters. Erosion and sediment control is a key to preservinb habitar and preventing denudation of a developing area. The following practices are reeornmend~d; Clearing limits and/or any easements or required buffers s'~ould be staked and flagged in the field. All temporary erosion Control systems should be desibmed to contain the runoff from the developed two year, 24;hour design storm without eroding. Provision should be made to minimize the tracking of sed~.men[ by construction vehicles onto paved public roads. If sediment is deposited, it should be cleaned every day by shoveling or sweeping. Water clearing; should only be done after the area has been shoveled out or swept. Paint and wall finishing equipment wash water should he disposed of in a way which will not advcrse7y impact the water quality of the state. JAN-09-2004 FRI 10 04 Ahl DOE SW REGIONAL OFFICE FAX N0. 360 407 6305 P, 02/02 Ms. Tami Merriman January 9, ?004 Page 2 The owner of a construction site which disturbs five acres or more of total land area, and which has or will have a discharge of stormwater to a surface water or to a stoml sewer, must apply for coverage under Ecology's Genera] Permit for Stormwater. Discharges Associated with Construction Activities. Owners of sites where less than five acres of total land area will be disturbed must also apply if the construction activity is part of a larger contiguous plan of development or sale to which more than five acres will eventually be disturbed. Discharge of storniwater from such sites without a permit is a violation of federal and state law and the owner will Ue subject to enforcement action by the Department of l;cologry or through third party lawsuits. For constntction of subdivisions, the five acre threshold which triggers the NPDES permit requirement applies to land that is disturbed Uy the land owner, sand owner's agent, or by an entity which has obtained a use agreement (e.g., lease, easement) from the land owner. Tticlude acreage whicFt is disturbed (e.g., b*raded) prior to its sale to independent cnntractor(s}_ A storniwater perniit application form, .refen-ed to as a. Notice of Intent, can be obtained by calling Ecology's Stonnwater Request Line (360) 407-7156 or Linda Matlock at (360) 407-6437. Applicants are encouraged to subirit completed forms and publish public notices more than 38 days prior to the planned start of construction to avoid delays to Che project. Water Resources The propotZent is responsible for inspecting the site to determine the location of all existing wells. Any unused wells must be properly decommissioned and decommissioning reports submitted to 1/cology as described in Chapter 173-160 WAC: entitled "Minimum Standards for the Construction and Maintenance of Wells." This includes resource protection wells and any dewateririg wells installed during the construction phase 4f the project. if you have qtly questions or would like to respond to these comments, please call Roberta Wonds (Water Quality) at (360) 407-6296 and/or Deb )(~unemulle•r (Water Resources) at (360) 447-0290. Sincerely, ~_,,..~ Jeri, Een~be Administrative Coordinator JB~ smb (U3-7970) cc: Roberta Woods, WQ Linda Matlock, WQ lleU liunetnuller, WIt Yelm Terra., LLC (Applicant) O1 /09/2004 14:14 FAX 253 512 2268 COMMLfNITY DEVELOPMENT 1Q 001 TO: Grant Beck DEPT: Comm. Dev. FAX #: 4a8~144 DATE: January 9, 2004 FROM: Beth Jorgenson PAGES tiNC~.uoiNO covsa Poi: 2 RE: Comment Letter for Yelm Terra's MDNS Grant, I decided to fax the attached letter instead of e-m~~iling it due to "confidential" closing that is included in all our work e-mails. Please take these comments into Consideration when finalizing the MDNS. Thank you far your time. 01/09/2004 14:14 FAX 253 512 2268 COMMLiNITY DEVELOPMENT 1Q 002 January 9, 2004 Grant Beck Yelm Community Development Director Dear Mr. Beck: I have reviewed the revised traffic rcpori and the MDNS provided for the Ye1m Terra Subdivision. The traffic report does not accurately reflect the current delay time for trafftc turning left onto Clark Road iom Yelm Avenue, During peak hours, traffic moving east is typically bumper to bumper, traveling at approximately 20 mi-es per hour. When turning south onto Clarl: Road from Yelm Avenue, drivers often cannot find a break in this line of traffic until the traffic sight has changed to red. As a result, only one car can turn left (illegally} for each light change. Granted, this does ;not happen all the tame, but it does occur often enough far one to know that adding 97 new homes on 105i1 Way SE will result in longer lines of traffic trying to turn left onto Clark. The City is aware that Yelm Avenue is at a transportation Level ~~f Service "F" and should require Yelm Terra LLC to reduce or eliminate the resulting additional impacts their proposal will have on traffic flow. The h1DNS should bt: revised, adding a new mitigation measure requiring the applicant to install a left turn signal to allow safe movement of vehicles turning onto ClaxJc Rvad from Yelm Avenue. I would also like to bring up my concern about the impact this project will have on my abi-ity to get out of my driveway during peak hours. As I had specified in my previous letter, my driveway is only about 60 feet from the intersection. Three or more vehicles backed up ~~n 105°i Way to tum onto Clark will prevent anyone from leaving my driveway. Despite the traffic report's indication that this road will remain Level of Service "A", I am quite sure that after the 97 residences in Yelm Terra are occupied, I will be forced to wait for a significant time for cars to let me ont<~ 105'" 'VV'ay so I can leave for work in the mornings. This makes my existing garage and driveway unusable. I will be forced to park in my pasture west of my house just so I can leave for work at a reasonable time. At the very least, please consider a requirement that the developer provide the City with a $10,000 bond, to be held for minimum of one year after all new residences are sold. If the impact that I believe will occur does occur, then the money should be used towazd constru~~ting a new driveway and two-car garage far the residents of 15939 105`" Way'. The new driveway and garage will be located west of the house, further from 105"' Way where traffic stopped to turn onto Clark ltd. will no longer impact the residents of this property. If the impact to the residents does not materialize, the bond will be released to the developer. Thank you for your serious consideration of these mitigation mes°sures. I look forward to receiving your final threshold determination. Sincerely, Beth Jorgenson ° The owner oCtlus property will n7alce up the difference in construction coats. SEPA NO: 8353 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: Yelm Terra, LLC Description of Proposal: Subdivide 24.25 acres into 97 single-family residential lots. The project includes the construction of stormwater facilities, interior streets, and street improvements to 105th Avenue SE. Location of the Proposal: The project site is located between on 105th Avenue SE, between Clark Road and Mill Road. Section/Township/Range: Section 30, Township 17 North Range 2 East, 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: Responsible Official: Date of Issue: Co Deadline: ppe e Gra Beck, Commui City of Yelm Grant Beck, Community Development Director December 26, 2003 January 9, 2004 at 5:00 P.M. January 16, 2004 at 5:00 P.M. city Development Director This Mitigated 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 Avenue West, P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by January 9, 2004, at 5:00 P.M. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior January 16, 2004, at 5:00 P.M. You may appeal this determination to the Yelm Hearing Examiner, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than January 16, 2004, at 5:00 P.M. 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 Code (Title 17 YMC), Critical Areas Code (Chapter 14.08 YMC), Storm water Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual (DOE), Uniform Building Code, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) (Title 14 YMC), Road Design Standards, Platting and Subdivision Code (Title 16 YMC), -and the Shoreline Master Program. ---------------------------------------------------- DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE Published: Nisqually Valley News, Friday, January 2, 2004 Posted in public areas: Friday, December 26, 2004 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners Dept. of Ecology w/checklist ATTACHMENT SEPA Case Number 8353 Findings of Fact 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 October, 2003, prepared by SCA Consulting Group) • Traffic Impact Analysis (dated September 2003, and updated November 2003, prepared by Transportation Engineering Northwest) • Preliminary Storm Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated October 2003, prepared by SCA Consulting Group) 2. The traffic impact analysis (TIA) submitted as part of the subdivision application indicates that the project will generate 928 vehicle trips per day, with a PM peak of 98 vehicles per hour. The TIA, assuming a baseline annual growth rate of 4%, indicated that: The intersection of 105th Ave, and Clark Road will be at a Level of Service (LOS) A, with an average delay of 9 seconds. The signalized intersection of Clark Road and Yelm Avenue will be at a LOS A, with an average delay of 9 seconds. The intersection of 3`d Street and Yelm Avenue will be at LOS C, with an average delay of 22 seconds. The intersection of Mosman and 1St Street (507) will be at LOS D, with an average delay of 33 seconds. The signalized intersection of Yelm Avenue and First Street will be at LOS D, with an average delay of 48 seconds. The intersection of Yelm Avenue West (510) and SW Longmire Street will be at LOS F, with an average delay of 56 seconds. The intersection of Yelm Avenue (507) and NE 103`d Street will be at LOS D, with an average delay of 34 seconds. The intersection of Yelm Avenue East (507) and Bald Hills Road will be at LOS C, with an average delay of 30 seconds. Frontage improvements will be constructed along 105th Avenue SE. The subdivision will provide for a road connection to the existing neighborhood to the north, with a narrowed street, traffic signs, no parking and a raised pedestrian crossing. The subdivision will provide connecting sidewalks from Yelm Terra to the sidewalks in the Prairie View subdivision. The City of Yelm has adopted a concurrency management system as required by the Growth Management Act. Chapter 15.40 YMC (concurrency Management) is designed to ensure that the improvements required to support development are available at the time of development. A concurrency determination may be issued for a proposal as it relates to transportation issues when: the development provides on-site frontage improvements; the project makes off-site improvements as necessary to provide for the safe movement of traffic; and the project makes a contribution to projects identified the six year transportation improvement program in the form of a Transportation Facilities Charge. The Growth Management Act at Section 36.70.070 (6)(b) RCW states that a finding of concurrency can be issued when required improvements are in place at the time of development or that a financial commitment is in place to complete the improvements or strategies within six years. 4. Improvements to West Yelm Avenue, including atwo-way center turn lane, is listed as a project on the 2003 - 2008 Transportation Improvement Program. West Yelm Avenue is a State Highway (SR 510). There is no financial commitment currently in place to complete the improvement. Improvements to the Mosman Street/SR 507 intersection including intersection realignment, is listed as a project on the 2003 - 2008 Transportation Improvement Program. There is no financial commitment currently in place to complete the improvement. Improvements to Mosman Street to 2"d Street including widening the roadway, is listed as a project on the 2003 - 2008 Transportation Improvement Program. There is no financial commitment currently in place to complete the improvement. Improvements to Mill Road including road realignment, is listed as a project on the 2003 - 2008 Transportation Improvement Program. There is no financial commitment currently in place to complete the improvement. Private streets within the City limits shall not be allowed except when approved by the City and when all conditions of Section 48.070, Development Guidelines are met. Section 4B.070(B) states that private streets are not allowed when the street is connected to two public streets. Section 46.150 Yelm Development guidelines states that sight distance at intersections shall be in conformance with the WSDOT Design Manual and the AASHTO Green Book. The City's Comprehensive Transportation Plans connectivity policy recognizes that increasing connections throughout the City not only reduces traffic congestion, but also increases the sense of unity of the community. Section16.16.090 Yelm Municipal Code (YMC) states that the layout of streets shall provide for continuation of streets existing in adjoining subdivisions. 5. Mosman Street from 3`d to SR 507, and 3`d Street from the Praire View subdivision to SR 507 are currently substandard in that they have travel lanes less than 12 feet in width in areas. 3`d Street in the Prarie View subdivsion does not meet current standards for a neighborhood collector street. There is a berm at the intersection of Clark Road and 105th Avenue which may limit sight distance below acceptable standards with the addition of traffic to 105th Avenue. 6. The public right-of-way at 105th Avenue ends at the western property line of the development and 105th continues as a one lane, curved, right-of-use road to Mill Road and SR 507. This right-of- use road does not meet any public street standards, is a one-way street used for two way traffic, and contains no pull-outs. The development will provide alternate connectivity in the form of a public street from 105th, through Yelm Terra and Prairie View, along Mosman to SR 507. 7. Section 14.16.110 YMC provides for the preservation of trees on private property with new development and requires that existing trees not be removed until a final decision is made regarding the feasibility of preserving existing trees. The existing trees on this property are a group of large Douglas Fir. The trees located in the area of proposed stormwater treatment areas are in danger of future tree failure with grading near the base of the trees. Existing trees that are located in areas of qualified open space should be protected during development with protective fencing at the drip line. All machinery shall be kept out of the drip line. 8. Chapter14.12 YMC requires the dedication of open space for all residential development. Section 14.12.050 YMC lists four (4) attributes for qualification of open space. Section 14.12.060 allows for a fee in lieu of open space under certain conditions. 9. 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. Mitigation Measures The developer 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. Credit should be given for the existing single-family dwelling. 2. Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall complete the following transportation improvements: a. The north half of 105th Avenue shall be improved to City Standards for a Neighborhood Collector from Clark Road, to the western most property line of the proposed subdivision. b. The right-of-use portion of 105th Avenue shall be blocked by a barricade meeting Yelm Development Guidelines and Manual of Uniform Trafffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards at Mill Road and signed pursuant to MUTCD as a private road with no though access. c. The developer shall ensure sight distance at the intersection of Clark Road and 105th Avenue meets Yelm Development Guidelines and ASHTO specifications. d. 3`d Street, between the proposed subdivision and Mosman Street, shall be improved to a 24 foot asphalt driving surface with vertical concrete curb on both sides, and signage for no parking. e. 3`d Street, from Mosman to Yelm Avenue East (507) and Mosman from 3`d Street to First Street (507) shall be improved to a 24 feet driving surface with 2-foot shoulders. f. Sidewalks from the proposed development must connect to the sidewalks in the Parkview development, pursuant to the TIA. 3. Prior to any land clearing, a site plan including the location of all trees to be retained and removed (exceeding 8 inches in diameter) must be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department. Tree losses shall be mitigated by planting at least a 2 to 1 mix of evergreen (70%) and deciduous trees (30%), with a minimum of a 2-inch caliper measured at 4 feet from the ground, around the perimeter of the storm pond areas, and in the qualified open space areas. Trees to remain must be protected during construction pursuant to Chapter 14.16 YMC. 4. Pay open space "Fee in Lieu of" for the difference between the qualified (usable) open space, and the required open space. 5. The developer shall enter into an agreement with Yelm Community Schools to mitigate project impacts to the School District. November 5, 2003 Steve Chamberlain SCA Consulting Group P.O. Box 3485 Lacey, WA 98509-3485 Re: Yelm Terra Traffic Impact Study Dear Steve: The Community Development Department has reviewed the Traffic Impact Study submitted for the preliminary subdivision of Yelm Terra, located on 105th Street in Yelm. The Department has the following comments and questions which need to be addressed in an updated study prior to issuance of a SEPA threshold determination. • The study does not discuss how access to Mill Road by traffic generated by the subdivision is going to be restricted. Alternatives for accomplishing this need to be discussed as part of the study. • The proposed one-way ingress (southbound only) from the subdivision to 3`d Street is not consistent with the City's Development Guidelines and is not acceptable mitigation for traffic impacts to 3`d Street. The traffic facilities charge is based on peak PM trips of 1.01 per dwelling unit, which is 757.50 per lot, with a credit of 757.50 for the existing house on the property. • As discussed in the scoping meeting, the intersections of Mosman and 3`d and 3`d and Yelm Avenue need to be analyzed as part of the study, particularly since the entrance to the subdivision from 3`d Street can not be one-way. • The study used a different traffic distribution than was provided by the City at the scoping meeting, probably due to the recommendation that 3`d Street be one- way. • The level of service at the intersection of 1St Avenue and Yelm Avenue is currently F, not D as noted in the study. This needs to be corrected or the difference explained in the study. (.360) ~1i8-38<3; (.360) 458-31 Id FAX ZZRZ'ZP.C. Z. )'P l/ri. ZP(I.IZS • It unclear in the study whether the future LOS calculation assumes the projects listed in the six-year traffic improvement plan have been completed. • The study, which is required to be prepared by a licensed engineer, is not stamped nor is the author, other than the name of the firm, identified. If you have any questions about the additional information required to continue the review process, please don't hesitate to contact the Department at (360) 458-3825. grant Beck, Director Department of Community Development c. Transportation Engineering Northwest, LLC 16625 Redmond Way, Suite M PMB 323 Redmond, WA 98052 `~'~ 1 November 5, 2003 Page 2 of 2 CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. 8. BACKGROUND Name of proposed project, if any: Yelm Terra Name of applicant: Yelm Terra L.L.C. CITY USE ONLY FEE: 150 00 DATER 'D ~ ~ o m3 BY: FILE N y OC.~ .~ ~ Zp03 Address and phone number of applicant and of any other contact person: 4200 6~h Avenue SE, Suite 301 Lacey, WA 98503 360.923.9655 Date checklist prepared: September 2003 Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction to begin soon after preliminary plat approval is issued. Spring 2004. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. There are currently no plans for future expansion or additions beyond the improvements shown on the plat map. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Environmental checklist, preliminary drainage report, traffic impact analysis and soils investigation. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 1 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 and final plat approval, environmental assessment, grading plan approval, engineering plan approval, building plan approval. 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. Develop a 97 lot single family residential subdivision located on 24.25 acreas. 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. You need not duplicate maps or detail plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The project is located on the north side of 105th Avenue, south of the Park View subdivision near the intersection with Clark Road, in Section 30, Township 17N, Range 2E. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 2 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Fla ,rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The steepest slope on site is 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 of Thurston County mapped the onsite soils as a Spanaway Gravelly Sandy Loam (110). All test pits conOrm this designation. All test pits revealed very gravelly One sandy loam surface soils, overlying a gravelly and cobbley coarse sand substratum. Substratum coarse soils were loose to slightly dense and had very few Ones present. Winter water table was not present in any test pits. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no surface indications 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. There will be approximately 1,500 cubic yards of imported fill and approximately 3,000 cubic yards of cut. £ 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 such as asphalt or buildings? Approximately 50% of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces, including stormwater ponds. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 3 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 devices will be used to ensure no materials leave the site. Following construction all exposed surfaces will be landscaped and revegetated. 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 emissions to the air will be released from heavy equipment and construction staff vehicles. Following construction, emissions from resident vehicles will be released on site. All emission quantities are anticipated to be within normal ranges forprojects 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 emissions 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 Water 1) Is there any surface waterbody 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. An old drainage ditch marks the site's east property line. However, the ditch does not appear to currently carry any water and over the years has been filled in by neighboring property owners. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 4 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the described water? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No work will occur within 200 feet of any surface waters but will occur within 100 feet of the old drainage ditch. 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. No fill will be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The proposal will not require surface water withdrawals or diversions. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note locations on the site plan. The proposal does not lie within a 100 year flood plain. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface water? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. The proposal does not involve any discharges of water materials to surface water. b. Groundwater: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose and approximate quantities, if known. No groundwater will be withdrawn as a result of this project. This site will be served by City of Yelm water and S.T.E.P. sewer. Stormwater will be treated and infiltrated back into the ground. 2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity, protection, recharge areas, etc. The entire City of Yelm is located in an area of extreme aquifer sensitivity. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 5 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 byproducts; agricultural chemicals). Treated stormwater will be infiltrated into the ground. All stormwater treatment and infiltration facilities will be designed in accordance with City of Yelm standards. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 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 water? If so, describe. Runoff will be generated from the rooftop and roadway areas. The stormwater system on site 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 could enter ground or surface waters as a result of this project. Treatment facilities have been designed to reduce this risk as much as possible. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water impacts, if any: All stormwater systems will be designed in accordance with the City of Yelm's standards. Treatment that meets or exceeds these 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 _x_ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other _x_ shrubs _x_ grasses pasture crops or grains wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullbrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 6 b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Some existing fir trees will be removed to make room for roadway and stormwater construction. Trees located in open space areas and along the back of lots will try to be preserved. 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 and native plants will be incorporated into the design. 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, ducks, eagle, ongbirds ther: Mammals: deer ear, elk, beaver, other: Fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other: b. List any priority, 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 a migration route. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Native plants will be incorporated in the landscape plan and will be available to wildlife. 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural 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. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 7 New homes will use electricity and 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. This project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. 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 building 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 other than standard medical emergency response will be required by this project. 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)? Standard traffic noises at levels typical of an urban environment exist in the project 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. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 8 Short term noise will be generated during construction activity. This will primarily be composed of equipment noise during clearing and grading, and construction noise while the building is being built. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction will take place during daylight hours only. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site is mostly vacant with one existing single family residence. The parcel to the north is developed with an existing subdivision. b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture, or forestry? If so, describe. The site has not been used for mineral excavation, agriculture, or forestry in recent years. c. Describe any structures on the site. The site contains one single family residence. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? The existing home will likely be demolished. e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is Residential R-4. f. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The current zoning designation of the site is Residential R-4. 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 a "natural resource," "critical," or "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 9 No portion of the site has been classified as a `natural resource'; "critical" or "environmentally sensitive" area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Based on an average of 2.5 residents per household, it is expected that about 243 people would reside in the completed project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? No people will be displaced by the completed project. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None needed. 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. 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. 97 middle income residential units will be provided b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. One unit will be eliminated. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None needed. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 10 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. The tallest height of any proposed structure is 25 feet, measured to the top of the roof line. The principal exterior building material proposed will be wood. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? There is a view of Mt. Rainier to the east from the site. Views from the north, west and south of the project will have their view altered by converting the project property to a developed site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The open space areas will be landscaped in accordance with the standards of the City of Yelm and will include existing fir trees, ornamental trees and lawn. Trees, shrubs and ground cover will be planted on newly created lots to create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Streets will be planted with the required street tree. The project will be designed to a residential scale, using residential-type materials in order to blend with the adjacent residential uses. 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 so that it is directed on site and to minimize the amount of light spilling onto adjacent properties. 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. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 11 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? Nisqually Valley Golf Course, Yelm Park and Cochran Park are located within one mile of the project site. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No recreational uses will be displaced by the project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation opportunities. The site will provide sidewalks, trails, swing sets and lawn areas for recreational opportunities. 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, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance has been observed on site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None are proposed. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 12 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. The primary access to the project will be by 105th Avenue via Clark Road. Secondary, emergency vehicle access will be via Third Street. Frontage improvements on 105th Avenue will be constructed by the project proponent, to include street widening, planter strip, and sidewalks. b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist for transit service? Intercity Transit serves Yelm via Yelm Avenue. Buses are not expected to travel into the site at this time. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate. No parking spaces would be eliminated. Individual home sites will have sufficient parking for about 4 spaces per lot. 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). As part of the project, frontage improvements will be required to be constructed on 105th Avenue. Inside the plat a looped roadway system will be constructed to meet Yelm public roadway standards. e. Will 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, or air transportation. £ How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. According to the project traffic study, the project will generate 1.01 new pm peak hour trips per dwelling unit for a total of 98 p.m. peak hour trips. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 13 In accordance with the Yelm TFC ordinance, the project will pay a transportation facility charge of .$750 per pm peak trip. 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. Occasional police or fire response may be required, but such incidents are expected to be in keeping with other similar types of uses in the area. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None proposed. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricit atural , ater 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 construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Electricity Natural Gas Water Sanitary Sewer Refuse Service Telephone Puget Sound Energy Puget Sound Energy City of Yelm City of Yelm LeMay, Inc. YCom Networks C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the City of Yelm is relying is relying on them to make it's decision. Signature: ~ ` Date Submitted: ~~~ G~-~~--~~ (g:\text\pf\2003\03008\env checklist.doc) CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 14