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Tami Merriman
Associate Planner
City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
RE: PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR OAK RIDGE
Dear Ms. Merriman:
In response to your letter dated October 5, 2005, I have no objection to staff's
amending the Examiner's decision to allow houses on lots 7, 8, 15, and 16 to
face the cul-de-sac streets, but maintain the driveway entrances on Cascadian
Street.
Very truly yours,
E H N K. CAUSSEAUX, JR.
Hearing Examiner
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October 5, 2005
Stephen K. Causseaux, Jr
McCarthy Causseaux Rourke, Inc
10th & I Building
902 South 10th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Re: Preliminary Plat Approval for Oakridge, SUB-04-0148-YL
Dear Mr. Causseaux:
In the preliminary plat approval for the above referenced case, the Community
Development Department recommended that certain lots have designated driveway
entrances, and house placements to achieve safe vehicle travel.
In the case of the Oakridge plat, staff recommended that lot no.'s 7, 8, 15, & 16 have
the house and driveways oriented towards Cascadian Street. Although this
recommendation provides safe vehicle access, it does not allow the applicant to meet
structure setback requirements.
Staff requests to amend the Hearing Examiners decision to allow the houses on these
lots to face the cul-de-sac streets, and keep the driveway entrances on Cascadian.
This retains vehicle safety, and allows the applicant to meet the setback requirements of
the City.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at (360) 458-8496.
Sincerely,
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Assistant Planner
Department of Community Development
cc: Denny Balascio, Yelm Property Development
(360) 458-3835
(360) 458-3144 FAX
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To: Grant Beck ~ Community Development Director
City of Yelm
VIA Fax -- 360-458-3144
Copy to: Denny Balaseio
VIA Far - 360-458-0584
From: Rob Flitton -- Director of Acquisition
Premier Communities, Inc.
Date: May 25th, ?005
Subject: OAK I~tIDGE SUSD1VISlON
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You may recall we met last week when Denny Balascio brought us into the office. We're
the prospective buyers of the Oak Ridge subdivision.
There are two specific issues we would like to address with you, recognizing that time is
of the essence for us, namely:
DRIVEWAY ACCESS TO LOTS 7, 8.15 and 16
We acknowledge your department permitting these future homes to face either Ca_SCadian
Drive or their respective cul-de-sacs, however, requiring their driveways to access from
Cascadiari Drive. We have been advised of your safety concerns for vehicles backing out
of their driveways if they were on the eul-de-sac. Please consider allowing us driveway
accesses from the respective cul-de-sacs based on the following safety logic (we have
restricted our comments to only this issue, despite there being many other supportive
arguments):
We can make the garages on the "away side" olthe lots i'rom Cascadian,
giving maximum sight distance, and a somewhat angled reversing
procedure for each vehicle;
2 Numerically, the vehicular trips along Cascadian must necessarily be
greater (in our estimate at least 50% greater) than those number of cul-de-
sac trips, meaning that a cul-de-sac driveway access would have
significantly less trips to deal with;
~3/ Ycs, Cascadian is long and straight for horizontal sight distance, but the
''~~ average vehicle speed is greater than that in the cul-de-sacs leaving
vehicles using a cul-de-sac access in a much more relaxed and safer
situation for backing out of their driveways.
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!f at all possible, can you please consider and respond to this azgument within a couple of
days? The urgency is merely contractually based, but would nonetheless be appreciated.
RELAXATION OF 12EAR >C.,OT SFT$ACKS ON LOTS 2,13 and 39
On these three lots, the depths are very shallow, and don't permit even our smallest
homes to meet the setback requirements. 1 have enclosed letter-sized drawings of each
for you to see this first-hand.
Could we please receive none-time variance (i.e., not any sort of blanket variance)
approval for the three rear yard setbacks as follows:
Lot 2 ~ reduce from 25 feet to 21 feet
Lot 13 ~ reduce from 25 feet to 16 feet
Lot 39-- reduce from 25 feet to 23 feet
Again, we aze hoping that such a response could be received ~s early as possible and are
grateful for the consideration.
We aze readily available to attend a meeting if needed ~ please call us at 206.396-1769 at
your earliest convenience.
Many th~tnlcs.
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Name Yelm Property Development _ Date 4/26/2005
Address 16442 Middle Road SE Order No.
City Yelm State WA ZIP 98597 _ Rep
Phone FOB SUB-04-0148
Item Description Unit Price TOTAL
Parcel # 64303600800
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1 Sewer Latecomers Fee $435.95 ' $435.95
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OFFICE OF THE HEARING EXAMINER
CITY OF YELM
REPORT AND DECISION
CASE NO.: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAK RIDGE
SUB-04-0148-YL
APPLICANT: YELM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC, DENNIS BALASCIO
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing to subdivide approximately 11.91 acres into 44 single family
residential lots. The property is zoned R-6 Medium Density Residential, which allows up
to six dwelling units per acre. The site encompasses three parcels, and currently has two
existing homes that will be demolished.
SUMMARY OF DECISION:
Request granted, subject to conditions.
PUBLIC HEARING:
After reviewing Planning and Community Development Staff Report and examining
available information on file with the application, the Examiner conducted a public
hearing on the request as follows:
The hearing was opened on February 7, 2005, at 9:00 a.m.
Parties wishing to testify were sworn in by the Examiner.
The following exhibits were submitted and made a part of the record as follows:
EXHIBIT "1'° - Planning and Community Development Staff Report and
Attachments
EXHIBIT " 2" - Revised Preliminary Plat
TAMI MERRIMAN appeared, presented the Community Development Department Staff
Report, and testified that the parcel is located in the R-6 zone classification and proposes
a density of 3.7 dwelling units per acre. Proper notice was given and the environmental
official issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance and required traffic mitigation.
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Staff has included a condition of approval addressing access to corner lots and those
abutting a cul-de-sac. Staff wants the driveways to access certain streets. 25% of the site
will remain in open space which includes an undisturbed floodplain. In accordance with the
City's traffic comprehensive plan, the applicant will continue a plat road south from the
Prairie Creek subdivision and will extend that road to its own south property line. Since the
applicant installed sewers in Middle Road in another project, it has waived its latecomers
agreement rights. However, the City still needs to impose the 10% administrative fee to
release the lien. The applicant has selected Oak Ridge as the subdivision name. The
revised preliminary plat map shows the storm drainage pond removed from the floodplain
area. The storm drainage system will create no groundwater impacts.
DENNIS BALASCIO appeared and testified that he is the applicant and has no problems
with either proposed conditions of approval or the staff report. The revised preliminary plat
map introduced as Exhibit "2" shows the storm drainage facilities outside of the floodplain.
No one spoke further in this matter and so the Examiner took the request under
advisement and the hearing was concluded at 9:30 a.m.
NOTE: A complete record of this hearing is available in the City of Yelm Community
Development Department
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION:
FINDINGS:
The Hearing Examiner has admitted documentary evidence into the record, heard
testimony, and taken this matter under advisement.
2. Notice of the date and time of public hearing was published in the Nisqually Valley
News in the legal notice section on January 28, 2005. Notice of the date and time
of public hearing before the Hearing Examiner was posted on the project site,
mailed to the owners of property within 300 feet of the project site, and mailed to the
recipients of the Notice of Application and SEPA Determination on January 24,
2005.
3. The City of Yelm SEPA Responsible Official issued a Mitigated Determination of
Nonsignificance based on WAC 197-11-158 on November 2, 2004. No appeals
were filed.
4. The applicant has a possessory ownership interest in three parcels of property
totaling 11.91 acres abutting the west side of Middle Road SE, south of the Prairie
Creek Subdivision within the City of Yelm. Improvements on the site include two
single family residential dwellings. The applicant proposes to remove said dwellings
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and subdivide the site into 44 single family residential lots which calculates to a
density of 3.7 dwelling units per acre.
5. The preliminary plat map shows that Yelm Creek flows in a southeast to northwest
direction along the western property line, and that the 200 foot wide setback area
will remain as undisturbed open space. The 100 year floodplain of Yelm Creek
extends approximately 175 feet east of the undisturbed open space buffer and will
also remain in open space, but will include a stormwater retention basin. Thus, the
lot lines for the nearest lots will measure approximately 375 feet from the ordinary
high water mark of the creek. The plat map shows primary access onto Middle Road
SE and a secondary access into the plat of Prairie Ridge to the north. The applicant
will also extend the road connecting with Prairie Ridge to the south property line
where it will connect to an internal plat road if such property is subdivided in the
future. Two cul-de-sac roads extend north from the main east/west plat road and
one cul-de-sac road extends to the south therefrom. All lots will access onto internal
plat roads.
6. The City environmental official issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance
(MDNS) on November 2, 2004, and received no appeals. Mitigating measures in
the MDNS require payment of the City Transportation Facility Charge of $757.57
per dwelling unit; improvement of the south half of Middle Road to neighborhood
collector standards across the plat frontage; construction of internal streets to City
standards for local access residential; and the provision for the continuation of
streets by extending an internal plat road to the south property line. Mitigating
measures also require the protection of the flood hazard area of Yelm Creek by
maintaining the flood zone in open space. Finally, the MDNS requires the applicant
to enter into a mitigation agreement with the Yelm School District.
7. Abutting and nearby uses include a single family residential subdivision with
equivalent lot sizes to the north and to the east across Middle Road. Single family
residential properties also exist west of Yelm Creek. The site and surrounding
properties are located within the Medium Density Residential designation of the City
Comprehensive Plan and the R-6 Medium Density Residential zone classification
of the Yelm Municipal Code (YMC).
8. Chapter 17.15 YMC addresses the criteria for the R-6 zone classification and
Section 17.15.020 authorizes single family residential dwellings at densities not
more than six dwelling units per gross acre and not less than three dwelling units
per gross acre in the R-6 classification. Section 17.15.050 YMC does not set forth
a minimum lot area or lot width requirement. The preliminary plat proposes a gross
density of 3.7 dwelling units per acre and a minimum lot size of approximately 5,000
square feet. The project therefore complies with the bulk regulations of the R-6
classification.
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9. Section 14.12.040(B) YMC requires single family residential subdivisions to dedicate
an area equal to or greater than 5% of the gross area of the proposed development.
The 200 foot wide, open space buffer adjacent to Yelm Creek and preservation of
the floodplain in open space far exceeds the YMC requirements.
10. As previously found, the applicant will mitigate the impacts to the Yelm School
District by entering into an agreement which will require the payment of mitigation
fees to the district. As previously found, the MDNS requires road improvements to
Middle Road and construction of internal plat roads to City standards. The applicant
will also connect to the Prairie Creek subdivision to the north and provide a
connector thereto and will also provide a connector to the undeveloped parcel to the
south. The applicant must also comply with the City Transportation Facility Charge,
and will provide a minimum of two parking spaces per dwelling. The residential
streets themselves will allow additional parking on both sides.
11. An existing water main is located within Middle Road in front of the parcel and the
applicant will extend water lines therefrom into the plat. The applicant will extend
sanitary sewers into the site from a sewer main also located within Middle Road.
The applicant constructed the sewer and water mains in Middle Road, but must pay
City connection charges for both water and sewer.
12. The City has adopted the 1992 Department of Ecology stormwater Manual which
requires all developments to treat and control their stormwater. The applicant has
submitted a preliminary stormwater report which includes a conceptual design for
the treatment and infiltration of stormwater. Staff has reviewed the plan and finds
it acceptable. The stormwater facilities should provide adequate infiltration facilities
which will have at least three feet of vertical separation from groundwater. The
homeowners will maintain the stormwater facilities in proper working conditions.
Compliance with adopted City stormwater management standards will ensure that
the plat makes appropriate provision for storm drainage.
13. The applicant will install streetlighting within the subdivision in accordance with City
requirements and has reserved the name of Oak Ridge for the plat. Chapter 17.80
YMC requires the perimeter of a single family residential subdivision abutting other
uses to be landscaped with a Type 2 landscaping buffer. However, the City allows
fencing to meet the landscaping requirement along the perimeter, and the applicant
desires to fence the site.
14. Prior to obtaining approval of a preliminary plat the applicant must establish that the
request satisfies the criteria set forth in Section 16.12.170 YMC. Findings on each
criteria are hereby made as follows:
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A. The proposed preliminary plat makes appropriate provision for the public
health, safety, and general welfare for open spaces, drainage ways, streets,
roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies,
sanitary waste, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school
grounds, and safe walking conditions.
B. As previously found, the subdivision meets the requirements of the applicable
R-6 zone classification and other applicable development regulations.
C. City public facilities are adequate and available to serve the proposed
subdivision.
D. As previously found, the site is within an approved sewer service area which
has lines capable of serving all lots.
E. The preliminary plat will serve the public use and interest by providing an
attractive location for a single family residential subdivision while protecting
Yelm Creek.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The Hearing Examiner has jurisdiction to consider and decide the issues presented
by this request.
2. The applicant has established that the request for preliminary plat approval meets
all criteria set forth in Section 16.12.170 YMC and therefore should be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. Those corner lots specified below shall place driveways and fronts of houses
as follows:
Lot 1 -Driveway faces the cul-de-sac street, house fronts the cul-de-sac
street.
Lot 7 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian.
Lot 8 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 15 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 16 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 27 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 34 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 35 -Driveway faces the cul-de-sac street, house fronts the cul-de-sac
street.
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2. Frontage improvements to Middle Road shall be constructed per Yelm
Development Guidelines "Neighborhood Collector".
3. Internal streets within the subdivision will be constructed per Yelm
Development Guidelines for "Local Access Residential'; and shall be
modified at the entrances into the cul-de-sacs with "bulb-outs" to provide
traffic calming along Cascadian Avenue.
4. The applicant shall provide for sidewalk connections to the entrance into the
subdivision to the west, and to the future subdivision entrance to the east.
5. The applicant shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new peak
P.M. trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge
(TFC) shall be based on 1.01 new peak P.M. trips per single family dwelling,
payable at time of building permit issuance.
6. The applicant shall protect the Flood Hazard Zone area, by assuring that
encroachments shall not result in any increase of flood levels. The flood
hazard zone area, and the Shoreline jurisdiction area shall be dedicated as
open space. Protective fencing shall be installed at the flood zone area
during all construction.
7. The applicant shall provide pedestrian access to the dedicated open space.
8. The applicant shall provide an easement to the City of Yelm for access to
Yelm Creek
9. The applicant shall pay the City the 10 percent administration fee to release
the latecomer lien on the properties.
10. Each dwelling unit with the subdivision shall connect to the City water
system. The connection fee and meter fee will be established at the time of
building permit issuance.
11. All conditions for cross connection control as required in Section 246-290-
490 WAC.
12. All planting strips and required landscaping not located within 75' of a hose
spigot shall be served by an irrigation system with a separate water meter
and an approved backflow prevention device. The applicant shall submit a
final landscape and irrigation plan at the time of civil plan submission.
13. Each dwelling within the subdivision shall connect to the City S.T.E.P. sewer
system. The connection fee and inspection fee will be established at the
time of building permit issuance.
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14. The applicant shall design and construct all stormwater facilities in
accordance with the 1992 DOE stormwater Manual, as adopted by the City
of Yelm. Best Management Practices (BMP's) are required during
construction.
15. The applicant shall prepare a stormwater plan to meet high ground water
issues. The plan shall be submitted with civil engineering plans and shall
include an operation and maintenance plan.
16. All roof drain runoff shall be infiltrated on each lot utilizing individual dnrwells.
17. The stormwater system shall be held in common by the Homeowners
Association. The Homeowners Agreement shall include provisions for the
assessment of fees against individual lots for the maintenance and repair of
the stormwater facilities.
18. The applicant shall submit a fire hydrant plan to the Community Development
Department for review and approval as part of the civil engineering plans
prior to final subdivision approval.
19. The applicant shall submit fire flow calculations for all existing and proposed
hydrants. All hydrants must meet minimum City standards.
20. Per the City of Yelm's Development Guidelines, street lighting and interior
street lighting will be required. A lighting design plan shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department for review and approval.
21. Prior to the submission final plat application, the applicant will provide the
Community Development Department an addressing map for approval.
22. The applicant shall comply with the mitigation requirements of the MDNS
issued on November 2, 2004.
23. The applicant shall submit a final landscaping and irrigation plan with the civil
engineering plans to include the perimeter of the project site, planter strips,
and stormwater facilities.
24. The applicant shall provide a performance assurance device in order to
provide for maintenance of the required landscaping until the tenant or
homeowners' association becomes responsible for landscaping
maintenance. The performance assurance device shall be 150 percent of the
anticipated cost to maintain the landscaping for three years.
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DECISION:
The request for preliminary plat approval of Oak Ridge is hereby granted subject to the
conditions contained in the conclusions above.
ORDERED this 10th day of February, 2005.
STEPHEN K. CAUSSEAUX, JR.
Hearing Examiner
TRANSMITTED this 10th day of February, 2005, to the following:
APPLICANT: YELM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC
DENNIS BALASCIO
21709 96th Avenue W.
Edmonds, WA 98020
~THERS~
Sheila Ogburn
16130 Prairie Creek Loop SE
Yelm, WA 98597
Bobbie and Karen Hurd
16118 Prairie Creek Loop SE
Yelm, WA 98597
City of Yelm
Tami Merriman
105 Yelm Avenue West
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
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CASE NO.: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAK RIDGE
SUB-04-0148-YL
NOTICE
1. RECONSIDERATION: Any interested party or agency of record, oral or
written, that disagrees with the decision of the hearing examiner may make a written
request for reconsideration by the hearing examiner. Said request shall set forth specific
errors relating to:
A. Erroneous procedures;
B. Errors of law objected to at the public hearing by the person requesting
reconsideration;
C. Incomplete record;
D. An error in interpreting the comprehensive plan or other relevant material; or
E. Newly discovered material evidence which was not available at the time of
the
hearing. The term "new evidence" shall mean only evidence discovered after the hearing
held by the hearing examiner and shall not include evidence which was available or which
could reasonably have been available and simply not presented at the hearing for
whatever reason.
The request must be filed no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 22, 2005 (10 days
from mailing) with the Community Development Department 105 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm,
WA 98597. This request shall set forth the bases for reconsideration as limited by the
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above. The hearing examiner shall review said request in light of the record and take such
further action as he deems proper. The hearing examiner may request further information
which shall be provided within 10 days of the request.
2. APPEAL OF EXAMINER'S DECISION: The final decision by the Examiner
may be appealed to the city council, by any aggrieved person or agency of record, oral or
written that disagrees with the decision of the hearing examiner, except threshold
determinations (YMC 15.49.160) in accordance with Section 2.26.150 of the Yelm
Municipal Code (YMC).
NOTE: In an effort to avoid confusion at the time of filing a request for
reconsideration, please attach this page to the request for reconsideration.
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OFFICE OF THE HEARING EXAMINER
CITY OF YELM
REPORT AND DECISION
CASE NO.:
APPLICANT:
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAK RIDGE
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YELM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC, DENNIS BALASCIO
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing to subdivide approximately 11.91 acres into 44 single family
residential lots. The property is zoned R-6 Medium Density Residential, which allows up
to six dwelling units per acre. The site encompasses three parcels, and currently has two
existing homes that will be demolished.
SUMMARY OF DECISION:
Request granted, subject to conditions.
PUBLIC HEARING:
After reviewing Planning and Community Development Staff Report and examining
available information on file with the application, the Examiner conducted a public
hearing on the request as follows:
The hearing was opened on February 7,.2005, at 9:00 a.m.
Parties wishing to testify were sworn in by the Examiner.
The following exhibits were submitted and made a part of the record as follows:
EXHIBIT "1" - Planning and Community Development Staff Report and
Attachments
EXHIBIT " 2" - Revised Preliminary Plat
TAMI MERRIMAN appeared, presented the Community Development Department Staff
Report, and testified that the parcel is located in the R-6 zone classification and proposes
a density of 3.7 dwelling units per acre. Proper notice was given and the environmental
official issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance and required traffic mitigation.
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Staff has included a condition of approval addressing access to corner lots and those
abutting a cul-de-sac. Staff wants the driveways to access certain streets. 25% of the site
will remain in open space which includes an undisturbed floodplain. In accordance with the
City's traffic comprehensive plan, the applicant will continue a plat road south from the
Prairie Creek subdivision and will extend that road to its own south property line. Since the
applicant installed sewers in Middle Road in another project, it has waived its latecomers
agreement rights. However, the City still needs to impose the 10% administrative fee to
release the lien. The applicant has selected Oak Ridge as the subdivision name. The
revised preliminary plat map shows the storm drainage pond removed from the floodplain
area. The storm drainage system will create no groundwater impacts.
DENNIS BALASCIO appeared and testified that he is the applicant and has no problems
with either proposed conditions of approval or the staff report. The revised preliminary plat
map introduced as Exhibit "2" shows the storm drainage facilities outside of the floodplain.
No one spoke further in this matter and so the Examiner took the request under
advisement and the hearing was concluded at 9:30 a.m.
NOTE: A complete record of this hearing is available in the City of Yelm Community
Development Department
FINDINGS. CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION:
FINDINGS:
1. The Hearing Examiner has admitted documentary evidence into the record, heard
testimony, and taken this matter under advisement.
2. Notice of the date and time of public hearing was published in the Nisqually Valley
News in the legal notice section on January 28, 2005. Notice of the date and time
of public hearing before the Hearing Examiner was posted on the project site,
mailed to the owners of property within 300 feet of the project site, and mailed to the
recipients of the Notice of Application and SEPA Determination on January 24,
2005.
3. The City of Yelm SEPA Responsible Official issued a Mitigated Determination of
Nonsignificance based on WAC 197-11-158 on November 2, 2004. No appeals
were filed.
4. The applicant has a possessory ownership interest in three parcels of property
totaling 11.91 acres abutting the west side of Middle Road SE, south of the Prairie
Creek Subdivision within the City of Yelm. Improvements on the site include two
single family residential dwellings. The applicant proposes to remove said dwellings
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and subdivide the site into 44 single family residential lots which calculates to a
density of 3.7 dwelling units per acre.
5. The preliminary plat map shows that Yelm Creek flows in a southeast to northwest
direction along the western property line, and that the 200 foot wide setback area
will remain as undisturbed open space. The 100 year floodplain of Yelm Creek
extends approximately 175 feet east of the undisturbed open space buffer and will
also remain in open space, but will include a stormwater retention basin. Thus, the
lot lines for the nearest lots will measure approximately 375 feet from the ordinary
high water mark of the creek. The plat map shows primary access onto Middle Road
SE and a secondary access into the plat of Prairie Ridge to the north. The applicant
will also extend the road connecting with Prairie Ridge to the south property line
where it will connect to an internal plat road if such property is subdivided in the
future. Two cul-de-sac roads extend north from the main east/west plat road and
one cul-de-sac road extends to the south therefrom. All lots will access onto internal
plat roads.
6. The City environmental official issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance
(MDNS) on November 2, 2004, and received no appeals. Mitigating measures in
the MDNS require payment of the City Transportation Facility Charge of $757.57
per dwelling unit; improvement of the south half of Middle Road to neighborhood
collector standards across the plat frontage; construction of internal streets to City
standards for local access residential; and the provision for the continuation of
streets by extending an internal plat road to the south property line. Mitigating
measures also require the protection of the flood hazard area of Yelm Creek by
maintaining the flood zone in open space. Finally, the MDNS requires the applicant
to enter into a mitigation agreement with the Yelm School District.
7. Abutting and nearby uses include a single family residential subdivision with
equivalent lot sizes to the north and to the east across Middle Road. Single family
residential properties also exist west of Yelm Creek. The site and surrounding
properties are located within the Medium Density Residential designation of the City
Comprehensive Plan and the R-6 Medium Density Residential zone classification
of the Yelm Municipal Code (YMC).
8. Chapter 17.15 YMC addresses the criteria for the R-6 zone classification and
Section 17.15.020 authorizes single family residential dwellings at densities not
more than six dwelling units per gross acre and not less than three dwelling units
per gross acre in the R-6 classification. Section 17.15.050 YMC does not set forth
a minimum lot area or lot width requirement. The preliminary plat proposes a gross
density of 3.7 dwelling units per acre and a minimum lot size of approximately 5,000
square feet. The project therefore complies with the bulk regulations of the R-6
classification.
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9. Section 14.12.040(6) YMC requires single family residential subdivisions to dedicate
an area equal to or greater than 5% of the gross area of the proposed development.
The 200 foot wide, open space buffer adjacent to Yelm Creek and preservation of
the floodplain in open space far exceeds the YMC requirements.
10. As previously found, the applicant will mitigate the impacts to the Yelm School
District by entering into an agreement which will require the payment of mitigation
fees to the district. As previously found, the MDNS requires road improvements to
Middle Road and construction of internal plat roads to City standards. The applicant
will also connect to the Prairie Creek subdivision to the north and provide a
connector thereto and will also provide a connector to the undeveloped parcel to the
south. The applicant must also comply with the City Transportation Facility Charge,
and will provide a minimum of two parking spaces per dwelling. The residential
streets themselves will allow additional parking on both sides.
11. An existing water main is located within Middle Road in front of the parcel and the
applicant will extend water lines therefrom into the plat. The applicant will extend
sanitary sewers into the site from a sewer main also located within Middle Road.
The applicant constructed the sewer and water mains in Middle Road, but must pay
City connection charges for both water and sewer.
12. The City has adopted the 1992 Department of Ecology stormwater Manual which
requires all developments to treat and control their stormwater. The applicant has
submitted a preliminary stormwater report which includes a conceptual design for
the treatment and infiltration of stormwater. Staff has reviewed the plan and finds
it acceptable. The stormwater facilities should provide adequate infiltration facilities
which will have at least three feet of vertical separation from groundwater. The
homeowners will maintain the stormwater facilities in proper working conditions.
Compliance with adopted City stormwater management standards will ensure that
the plat makes appropriate provision for storm drainage.
13. The applicant will install streetlighting within the subdivision in accordance with City
requirements and has reserved the name of Oak Ridge for the plat. Chapter 17.80
YMC requires the perimeter of a single family residential subdivision abutting other
uses to be landscaped with a Type 2 landscaping buffer. However, the City allows
fencing to meet the landscaping requirement along the perimeter, and the applicant
desires to fence the site.
14. Prior to obtaining approval of a preliminary plat the applicant must establish that the
request satisfies the criteria set forth in Section 16.12.170 YMC. Findings on each
criteria are hereby made as follows:
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A. The proposed preliminary plat makes appropriate provision for the public
health, safety, and general welfare for open spaces, drainage ways, streets,
roads, alleys, other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies,
sanitary waste, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school
grounds, and safe walking conditions.
B. As previously found, the subdivision meets the requirements of the applicable
R-6 zone classification and other applicable development regulations.
C. City public facilities are adequate and available to serve the proposed
subdivision.
D. As previously found, the site is within an approved sewer service area which
has lines capable of serving all lots.
E. The preliminary plat will serve the public use and interest by providing an
attractive location for a single family residential subdivision while protecting
Yelm Creek.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The Hearing Examiner has jurisdiction to consider and decide the issues presented
by this request.
2. The applicant has established that the request for preliminary plat approval meets
all criteria set forth in Section 16.12.170 YMC and therefore should be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. Those corner lots specified below shall place driveways and fronts of houses
as follows:
Lot 1 -Driveway faces the cul-de-sac street, house fronts the cul-de-sac
street.
Lot 7 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian.
Lot 8 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 15 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 16 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 27 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 34 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 35 -Driveway faces the cul-de-sac street, house fronts the cul-de-sac
street.
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2. Frontage improvements to Middle Road shall be constructed per Yelm
Development Guidelines "Neighborhood Collector".
3. Internal streets within the subdivision will be constructed per Yelm
Development Guidelines for "Local Access Residential'; and shall be
modified at the entrances into the cul-de-sacs with "bulb-outs" to provide
traffic calming along Cascadian Avenue.
4. The applicant shall provide for sidewalk connections to the entrance into the
subdivision to the west, and to the future subdivision entrance to the east.
5. The applicant shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new peak
P.M. trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge
(TFC) shall be based on 1.01 new peak P.M. trips per single family dwelling,
payable at time of building permit issuance.
6. The applicant shall protect the Flood Hazard Zone area, by assuring that
encroachments shall not result in any increase of flood levels. The flood
hazard zone area, and the Shoreline jurisdiction area shall be dedicated as
open space. Protective fencing shall be installed at the flood zone area
during all construction.
7. The applicant shall provide pedestrian access to the dedicated open space.
8. The applicant shall provide an easement to the City of Yelm for access to
Yelm Creek
9. The applicant shall pay the City the 10 percent administration fee to release
the latecomer lien on the properties.
10. Each dwelling unit with the subdivision shall connect to the City water
system. The connection fee and meter fee will be established at the time of
building permit issuance.
11. All conditions for cross connection control as required in Section 246-290-
490 WAC.
12. All planting strips and required landscaping not located within 75' of a hose
spigot shall be served by an irrigation system with a separate water meter
and an approved backflow prevention device. The applicant shall submit a
final landscape and irrigation plan at the time of civil plan submission.
13. Each dwelling within the subdivision shall connect to the City S.T.E.P. sewer
system. The connection fee and inspection fee will be established at the
time of building permit issuance.
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14. The applicant shall design and construct all stormwater facilities in
accordance with the 1992 DOE stormwater Manual, as adopted by the City
of Yelm. Best Management Practices (BMP's) are required during
construction.
15. The applicant shall prepare a stormwater plan to meet high ground water
issues. The plan shall be submitted with civil engineering plans and shall
include an operation and maintenance plan.
16. All roof drain runoff shall be infiltrated on each lot utilizing individual drywells.
17. The stormwater system shall be held in common by the Homeowners
Association. The Homeowners Agreement shall include provisions for the
assessment of fees against individual lots for the maintenance and repair of
the stormwater facilities.
18. The applicant shall submit a fire hydrant plan to the Community Development
Department for review and approval as part of the civil engineering plans
prior to final subdivision approval.
19. The applicant shall submit fire flow calculations for all existing and proposed
hydrants. All hydrants must meet minimum City standards.
20. Per the City of Yelm's Development Guidelines, street lighting and interior
street lighting will be required. A lighting design plan shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department for review and approval.
21. Prior to the submission final plat application, the applicant will provide the
Community Development Department an addressing map for approval.
22. The applicant shall comply with the mitigation requirements of the MDNS
issued on November 2, 2004.
23. The applicant shall submit a final landscaping and irrigation plan with the civil
engineering plans to include the perimeter of the project site, planter strips,
and stormwater facilities.
24. The applicant shall provide a performance assurance device in order to
provide for maintenance of the required landscaping until the tenant or
homeowners' association becomes responsible for landscaping
maintenance. The performance assurance device shall be 150 percent of the
anticipated cost to maintain the landscaping for three years.
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DECISION:
The request for preliminary plat approval of Oak Ridge is hereby granted subject to the
conditions contained in the conclusions above.
ORDERED this 10th day of February, 2005.
STEPHEN K. CAUSSEAUX, JR.
Hearing Examiner
TRANSMITTED this 10th day of February, 2005, to the following:
APPLICANT: YELM PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC
DENNIS BALASCIO
21709 96th Avenue W.
Edmonds, WA 98020
OTHERS:
Sheila Ogburn
16130 Prairie Creek Loop SE
Yelm, WA 98597
Bobbie and Karen Hurd
16118 Prairie Creek Loop SE
Yelm, WA 98597
City of Yelm
Tami Merriman
105 Yelm Avenue West
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
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CASE NO.: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF OAK RIDGE
SUB-04-0148-YL
NOTICE
1. RECONSIDERATION: Any interested party or agency of record, oral or
written, that disagrees with the decision of the hearing examiner may make a written
request for reconsideration by the hearing examiner. Said request shall set forth specific
errors relating to:
A. Erroneous procedures;
B. Errors of law objected to at the public hearing by the person requesting
reconsideration;
C. Incomplete record;
D. An error in interpreting the comprehensive plan or other relevant material; or
E. Newly discovered material evidence which was not available at the time of
the
hearing. The term "new evidence" shall mean only evidence discovered after the hearing
held by the hearing examiner and shall not include evidence which was available or which
could reasonably have been available and simply not presented at the hearing for
whatever reason.
The request must be filed no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 22, 2005 (10 days
from mailing) with the Community Development Department 105 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm,
WA 98597. This request shall set forth the bases for reconsideration as limited by the
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above. The hearing examiner shall review said request in light of the record and take such
further action as he deems proper. The hearing examiner may request further information
which shall be provided within 10 days of the request.
2. APPEAL OF EXAMINER'S DECISION: The final decision by the Examiner
may be appealed to the city council, by any aggrieved person or agency of record, oral or
written that disagrees with the decision of the hearing examiner, except threshold
determinations (YMC 15.49.160) in accordance with Section 2.26.150 of the Yelm
Municipal Code (YMC).
NOTE: In an effort to avoid confusion at the time of filing a request for
reconsideration, please attach this page to the request for reconsideration.
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MEETING: YELM HEARING EXAMINER DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2005
TIME: 9:00 AM LOCATION: YELM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Hearing: 1.
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DATE: Monday, February 7, 9:00 a.m. /
PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall, 105 Yelm Ave W., Yelm WA
PURPOSE: Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed Will w GI nn III
subdivision of 11.91 acres into 44 single-family residential lots.
Case #SUB-04-0148-YL
APPLICANT: Yelm Property Development, Mr. Dennis Balascio
PROJECT LOCATION: South side of Middle Road, Yelm, WA 98597
The City of Yelm Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the
proposed subdivision Willow Glenn III. The Hearing Examiner will make a decision on the
matter within 10 days after the hearing.
Testimony may be given at the hearing, or through written comments on the proposal,
received by the close of the public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2005. Such written
comments may be submitted to the City of Yelm at the address shown above, or mailed
to the City of Yelm Community Development Department, PO Box 479, Yelm WA 98597.
Any related documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the City
of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave W., Yelm, WA. For additional information, please contact Tami
Merriman at (360) 458-3835.
The City of Yelm provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. If you need
special accommodations to attend or participate in this hearing, call the City Clerk, Agnes
Bennick, at (360) 458-8404, at least 4 days before the meeting.
ATTEST:
City of Yelm
Agnes Bennick, City Clerk
DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Published in the Nisqually Valley News: Friday, January 28, 2005
Mailed to Adjacent Property Owners and Posted in Public Places: Friday, January 28, 2005.
(360) 958-3835
(360) 958-3144 FAX
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Case Number: SUB-04-0148-YL
Applicant: Yelm Property Development LLC, Dennis Balascio
Agent: Skillings Connolly
Request: Subdivide 11.91 acres into 44 single family residential lots.
Recommendation: Approval with conditions
Exhibit I: Site plan dated August 2004
Exhibit II: Notice of Application & Comment Letters
Exhibit III: Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance & Comment Letters
Exhibit IV: Public Hearing Notice
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The applicant is proposing to subdivide approximately 191 acres into 44 single-family
residential lots. The property is zoned R-6 Medium Density Residential, which allows
up to 6 dwelling units per acre. The site encompasses 3 parcels, and currently has 2
existing homes that will be demolished.
Property Characteristics
The property is located on Middle Road. The property is identified by Assessor's Tax
Parcel Numbers 64303600800, 64303600801, 64303600701.
The subject property is bound on the northwest and across the street to the northeast
by a residential subdivision, to the south by Yelm Creek and residential use properties,
and to the southeast a residential home on acreage.
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice of this application was mailed to state and local agencies, and property owners
within 300 feet of the project site on September 22, 2004.
Notice of the date and time of the public hearing before the Hearing Examiner was
posted on the project site, mailed to the owners of property within 300 feet of the project
site, and mailed to the recipients of the Notice of Application and SEPA Determination
on January 24, 2005.
Notice of the date and time of the public hearing was published in the Nisqually Valley
News in the legal notice section on January 28, 2005
The City of Yelm is an Equal Opportunity Provider
Written comments were received by Karen L Hurd, a property owner in the adjoining
residential subdivision to the west. The City contacted Ms. Hurd by telephone to
discuss the list of questions, and answered them to the best of our knowledge.
Concurrency
Chapter 15.40 YMC requires the reviewing authority to determine that required urban
infrastructure is available at the time of development.
Concurrency with sewer infrastructure is achieved pursuant to Section 15.40.020 (B)(1)
YMC when the project is within an area approved for sewer pursuant to the adopted
sewer comprehensive plan for the city and improvements necessary to provide city
standard facilities and services are present to meet the needs of the proposed
development.
Concurrency with water infrastructure is achieved pursuant to Section 15.40.020 (B)(2)
YMC when the project is within an area approved for municipal water service pursuant
to the adopted water comprehensive plan for the city and improvements necessary to
provide city standard facilities and services are present.
Concurrency with transportation infrastructure is achieved pursuant to Section
15.40.020 (5)(c) YMC when the project:
• Makes on-site and frontage improvements consistent with city standards and
roads necessary to serve the proposed project consistent with safety and public
interest;
• Makes such off-site facility improvements, not listed on the capital facilities plan,
as are necessary to meet city standards for the safe movement of traffic and
pedestrians attributable to the project;
• Makes a contribution to the facilities relating to capacity improvements identified
in the adopted six-year traffic improvement program, in the form of a
transportation facility charge.
Concurrency with school infrastructure is achieved when the developer provides a letter
from the local school district that the school facilities impacted by the proposed
development are present, or are on an approved and funded plan, to assure that
facilities will be available to meet the needs and impacts of the proposed development.
State Environmental Policy Act
The City of Yelm SEPA Responsible Official issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-
significance based on WAC 197-11-158 on November 2, 2004. This determination is
final and fulfils the City's responsibility for disclosure of potential, significant
environmental impacts. The Hearing Examiner may take action to deny or condition the
proposal based on impacts identified in the environmental checklist or other
environmental documents.
The Mitigated Determination of Non-significance was issued with the following
conditions:
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 dwellings.
• Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall complete the following
transportation improvements:
o The south half of Middle Road shall be improved to City Standards for a
Neighborhood Collector, along the frontage of these properties.
o The developer shall construct internal streets to City Standards for Local
Access Residential.
o The developer shall provide for the continuation of streets, by connecting
internal streets to the residential subdivision to the west, and a future
connection to the property to the east.
• The developer shall protect the Flood Hazard Zone area, by assuring that
encroachments shall not result in any increase of flood levels. The flood hazard
zone area, and the Shoreline jurisdiction area shall be dedicated as open space.
Protective fencing shall be installed at the flood zone area during all construction.
• The developer shall enter into an agreement with Yelm Community Schools to
mitigate project impacts to the School District.
Lots Size and Setbacks
The Yelm Zoning Code does not establish minimum or maximum lot sizes, although it
does require standard yard setbacks of 15 feet from the front property line adjacent to
local access road with a minimum 20 foot driveway approach, 5 feet from side property
lines with a minimum of 12 feet between the two side yards, and 25 feet from the rear
property line. The setback for a flanking yard is 15 feet from the property line.
For traffic safety and clear sight distance, driveway locations on corner lots should be
specified through the subdivision process and should become a condition of final
subdivision approval.
January 28, 2005 Page 3 of 11
The lots within the proposed preliminary subdivision appear to contain sufficient area to
meet setback and lot coverage requirements, if conditioned as recommended.
Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning
The property is bordered to the northwest and across the street to the northeast by a
residential subdivision, to the south by Yelm Creek and residential use properties, and
to the southeast a residential home on acreage.
The plat as conditioned meets City of Yelm development requirements, and is a
compatible use with surrounding properties.
Open Space
The Growth Management Act establishes a goal for open space and recreation that
states "encourage the retention of open space and development of recreational
opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource
lands and water, and develop parks" [RCW 36.70A.020(9)].
+~hapter 14.12 YMC provides guidelines for the retention and creation of open space
within the City. This chapter requires a minimum of five percent of the gross area of a
new subdivision be dedicated as usable open space. Appropriate uses of dedicated
open space include:
• Environmental interpretation or education
• Parks, recreation lands, or athletic fields
• Footpaths or bicycle trails
No more than five percent of any dedicated open spaces may be impermeable surfaces
and open space must be sited so as to be suitable for its intended purpose and at least
75% of the open space must be assessable to either the general public or all residents
of the associated development. Open space shall be dedicated to the City at the time of
final subdivision approval.
The property is bordered to the south by Yelm Creek and its associated wetlands and
flood plain. The applicant is proposing to dedicate the shoreline jurisdiction area and
flood zone area as required open space.
Preserving the shoreline and flood zone will protect this area, as well as meet the open
space requirement.
January 28, 2005 Page 4 of 11
Schools
New residential units create a demand for additional school services and facilities. The
Yelm School District requests that the applicant enter into an agreement with the school
district for the payment of mitigation fees based on the project's impact.
This request for a mitigation agreement between the applicant and the school district
became a condition of the Mitigated Determination of Non-significance issued pursuant
to the State Environmental Policy Act.
Transportation and Site Access
The City of Yelm Development Guidelines and the concurrency requirements of Chapter
15.24 YMC require all new subdivisions to improve street frontages to current City
standards. Middle Road is identified as a Neighborhood Collector Street, which
requires a 16 foot travel lane, vertical curb, a 7-foot planter strip with street trees 35 feet
on center and "No Parking" signs, a 5 foot sidewalk, and street lighting.
Streets within the subdivision will be constructed to the local access standard and
dedicated to the City upon final subdivision approval. A local access street includes two
11 foot travel lanes, two 7 foot parking lanes, a concrete rolled edge curb and gutter, a 6
foot planter strip with street trees 35 feet on center, a 5 foot sidewalk on one side of the
street, and street lighting.
Chapter 16.16.090 YMC requires that the layout of new subdivisions provide for the
continuation of streets existing in adjoining subdivisions and to provide for the
continuation of new streets within the subdivision to adjacent properties that have not
been subdivided.
The plat, as proposed, meets this standard by connection to the residential subdivision
to the west where a future street provision is in place, and providing for a future
connection to the unplatted property to the east.
The completed project will increase traffic and impact the City's transportation system.
Chapter 15.40, concurrency Management, requires all development to mitigate impacts
to the City transportation system. A single family home generates 1.01 p.m. peak hour
trips per unit. The Transportation Facility Charge per unit is $757.50 and payable at
time of building permit issuance.
Parking
Chapter 17.72 YMC requires minimum parking ratio of two spaces per dwelling unit,
which is typically met in subdivisions within a standard driveway. On-street parking is
allowed on both sides of local access residential streets
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Water System
The City's Water Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as being within the water
service area and the property is currently served by City water.
The current fee to connect to the City water system is $1,500.00 per Equivalent
Residential Unit (each ERU equals 900 cubic feet of water consumption per month).
There is an existing water main located on Middle Road. Yelm Property Development
installed this waterline for the Willow Glenn Phase I & II subdivisions, and created a
latecomer agreement for these parcels. Mr. Balascio has waived the latecomer fee for
these parcels, however the release of lien on the property must still be processed by the
City. Yelm Property Development is required to pay the 10 percent administration fee
for the City to release the lien.
The proposed subdivision would be required to connect to the City's water system and
the projects internal roadways will be required to have a water main installed to serve
fire hydrants and individual services.
Any existing well(s) on the property must be decommissioned per Department of
Ecology standards and any water rights associated with these wells shall be dedicated
to the City of Yelm.
The City of Yelm is dedicated to providing the best quality water possible to its
consumers. Section 246-290-490, WAC, requires that the City take measures to ensure
that contamination does not occur as a result of cross contamination.
An irrigation meter may be installed for the purpose of irrigation. A backflow prevention
device will be required for all landscape irrigation connections between the irrigation
system and the water meter. This also includes any individual irrigation systems that
may be located on any individual lot within the subdivision.
Sewer System
The City's Sewer Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as being within the sewer
service area.
The current fee to connect to the City sewer system is $5,417.00 per Equivalent
Residential Unit (each ERU equals 900 cubic feet of water consumption per month).
Any existing on-site sewage disposal system(s) shall be abandoned per Thurston
County Health Department standards.
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There is an existing sewer main located on Middle Road. Yelm Property Development
installed this sewerline for the Willow Glenn Phase I & II subdivisions, and created a
latecomer agreement for these parcels.
Stormwater Quality and Quantity
Impervious surfaces create stormwater runoff which, when uncontrolled and untreated
can create health, safety, and environmental hazards. The City of Yelm has adopted
the 1992 Department of Ecology Stormwater Manual, which requires all development to
treat and control stormwater.
The applicant has submitted a preliminary stormwater report which includes a
conceptual design for the treatment and infiltration of the stormwater. The Community
Development Department has reviewed this report and find that stormwater from the
site can be managed appropriately through the conceptual plan with modifications.
This site is known to have high ground water which does fluctuate with the season.
During the preliminary engineering for this project high ground water was measured at
elevation 327.00. This elevation was based on the benchmark used by the FEMA flood
plain map (NGVD 29). All infiltration facilities should meet the requirement of 3 feet of
vertical separation from the known high ground water and shall be located outside the
flood plain area.
Stormwater facilities require continued maintenance to ensure they remain in proper
working condition.
Street Lighting
Adequate street lighting is necessary to provide safety to pedestrians, vehicles, and
homeowners. Street lighting is reviewed at the time of civil plan review in order to
assure adequate lighting.
Subdivision Name and Addressing
A subdivision name must be reserved with the Thurston County Auditor's Office prior to
ubmitting for final subdivision approval.
Addressing and street naming within the subdivision will be assigned by the Community
Development Department prior to application for final subdivision approval.
Landscaping
Landscaping and screening are necessary to provide screening between compatible
and incompatible land uses, to safeguard privacy and to preserve the aesthetic assets
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of the City. Chapter 17.80 YMC requires all development to provide on site
landscaping.
The site is adjacent to properties that are compatibly zoned. Chapter 17.80 YMC
requires that the perimeter of the site be landscaped with a Type II landscaping. In
residential subdivisions the City allows fencing to meet the landscaping requirement for
the perimeter of the site. Landscape requirements shall be installed and approved prior
to application for final plat.
Landscaping is required in open space and above ground stormwater facilities.
Chapter 17.80 YMC requires that at time of civil plan review and approval the applicant
provide the Community Development Department a detailed final landscape and
irrigation plan for approval.
Section 17.80.090 (F) YMC states that the owner/developer of any project requiring site
plan review approval, subdivision approval, or short subdivision approval shall provide a
performance assurance device in order to provide for maintenance of the required
landscaping until the tenant or homeowners' association becomes responsible for
landscaping maintenance. The performance assurance device shall be 150 percent of
the anticipated cost to maintain the landscaping for three years.
Staff Recommendation
Section 16.12.170 YMC requires written findings prior to a decision on a preliminary
subdivision.
The applicant has established that the proposed subdivision, if conditioned, adequately
provides for the public health, safety and general welfare and for such open spaces,
drainage ways, streets, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation,
schools, and sidewalks.
That the public use and interest will be served by the subdivision of the property, if
conditioned.
The subdivision, if conditioned, is in conformance with the Yelm-Thurston County Joint
Comprehensive Plan, the City of Yelm Zoning Code, the City of Yelm Subdivision Code,
the Shoreline Management Act and the Thurston County Shoreline Master Program,
and the City of Yelm Development Guidelines.
The Hearing Examiner should approve the preliminary subdivision with the following
conditions:
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1. Those corner lots specified below shall place driveways and fronts of houses as
follows:
Lot 1 -Driveway faces the cul-de-sac street, house fronts the cul-de-sac street.
Lot 7 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian.
Lot 8 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 15 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 16 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 27 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 34 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 35 -Driveway faces the cul-de-sac street, house fronts the cul-de-sac street.
2. Frontage improvements to Middle Road shall be constructed per Yelm
Development Guidelines "Neighborhood Collector".
3. Internal streets within the subdivision will be constructed per Yelm Development
Guidelines for "Local Access Residenfial'; and shall be modified at the entrances
into the cul-de-sacs with "bulb-outs" to provide traffic calming along Cascadian
Avenue.
4. The applicant shall provide for sidewalk connections to the entrance into the
~~ subdivision to the west, and to the future subdivision entrance to the east.
5. The applicant shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new peak P.M.
trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be
based on 1.01 new peak P.M. trips per single family dwelling, payable at time of
building permit issuance.
6. The applicant shall protect the Flood Hazard Zone area, by assuring that
encroachments shall not result in any increase of flood levels. The flood hazard
zone area, and the Shoreline jurisdiction area shall be dedicated as open space.
Protective fencing shall be installed at the flood zone area during all construction.
~-;i7. The applicant shall provide pedestrian access to the dedicated open space.
8. The applicant shall provide an easement to the City of Yelm for access to Yelm
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The applicant shall pay the City the 10 percent administration fee to release the
latecomer lien on the properties.
10. Each dwelling unit with the subdivision shall connect to the City water system.
The connection fee and meter fee will be established at the time of building
permit issuance.
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11. All conditions for cross connection control as required in Section 246-290-490
WAC.
12. All planting strips and required landscaping not located within 75' of a hose
spigot shall be served by an irrigation system with a separate water meter and an
approved backflow prevention device. The applicant shall submit a final
landscape and irrigation plan at the time of civil plan submission.
13. Each dwelling within the subdivision shall connect to the City S.T. E.P. sewer
system. The connection fee and inspection fee will be established at the time of
building permit issuance.
14. The applicant shall design and construct all stormwater facilities in accordance
with the 1992 DOE stormwater Manual, as adopted by the City of Yelm. Best
Management Practices (BMP's) are required during construction.
15. The applicant shall prepare a stormwater plan to meet high ground water issues.
The plan shall be submitted with civil engineering plans and shall include an
operation and maintenance plan.
16. All roof drain runoff shall be infiltrated on each lot utilizing individual drywells.
17. The stormwater system shall be held in common by the Homeowners
Association. The Homeowners Agreement shall include provisions for the
assessment of fees against individual lots for the maintenance and repair of the
stormwater facilities.
18. The applicant shall submit a fire hydrant plan to the Community Development
Department for review and approval as part of the civil engineering plans prior to
final subdivision approval.
19. The applicant shall submit fire flow calculations for all existing and proposed
hydrants. All hydrants must meet minimum City standards.
20. Per the City of Yelm's Development Guidelines, street lighting and interior street
lighting will be required. A lighting design plan shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department for review and approval.
21. Prior to the submission final plat application, the applicant will provide the
Community Development Department an addressing map for approval.
22. The applicant shall comply with the mitigation requirements of the MDNS issued
on November 2, 2004.
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23. The applicant shall submit a final landscaping and irrigation plan with the civil
engineering plans to include the perimeter of the project site, planter strips, and
stormwater facilities.
24. The applicant shall provide a performance assurance device in order to provide
for maintenance of the required landscaping until the tenant or homeowners'
association becomes responsible for landscaping maintenance. The performance
assurance device shall be 150 percent of the anticipated cost to maintain the
landscaping for three years.
Based on the Analysis and Conditions of Approval above, staff recommends that the Hearing
Examiner approve SUB-04-0148-YL.
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YELM.
WASHIN OTON
CITY OF YELM
PO Box 479
Yelm WA 98597
360-458-3835
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Mailed on: September 22, 2004
PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION: Willow Glen Phase III, Preliminary Plat
16401 Middle Road SE, Yelm, WA
LAND USE CASE: SUB-04-0148-YL
An application submitted by Yelm Property Development, 16422 Middle Road SE, Yelm, WA 98597, for
the above referenced project was received by the City of Yelm on September 20, 2004. The City has
determined the application to be complete on September 21, 2004. The application and any related
documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the City of Yelm, 105 Yelm
Avenue W., Yelm WA. For additional information, please contact the Community Development
Department at 360-458-3835.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 44-lot Single Family Subdivision on 11.86 Acres
ENVIRONMENTAL and OTHER DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION:
A Site Plan, Storm Drainage Plan, Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Checklist, Floodplain Location
Map, Landscape Plan and Grading Plan were submitted with the application.
Additional Information or Project Studies Requested by the City: No additional
information is requested at this time.
No preliminary determination of consistency with City development regulations has been made.
At minimum, this project will be subject to the following plans and regulations: 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.
The City of Yelm invites your comments early in the review of this proposal. Comments should be
directed to Tami Merriman, Community Development Department, P.O. Box 479, Yelm WA 98597, 360-
458-3835.
THE 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ENDS AT 5:00 PM ON OCTOBER 7, 2004.
This notice has been provided to appropriate local and state agencies, and property owners within 300
feet of the project site. These recipients, and any others who submit a written request to be placed on the
mailing list, will also receive the following items when available or if applicable: Environmental Threshold
Determination, Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Final Decision. If the proposed project requires a
City Council decision, it will be mailed to all those who participate in the public hearing and to anyone else
requesting the decision in writing. Additionally, there will be a 14-day public comment period if an
environmental determination is issued. Opportunities for appeal occur within twenty-one (21) days after
the date the environmental determination is issued. City Council decision can be appealed through
Superior Court. Appeals of site plan review decisions may be filed within 14 days of Notice of Final
Decision.
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City of Yelm
PO Box479
Yelm WA 98597
Bobbie and Karen Hurd JR.
16118 Prairie Creek Loop SE
Yelm WA 98597
7 October 2004 O C T 0 7 20C?
We were just made aware of and are concerned about the development of Willow Glenn
Phase 3.
1. The development will have a Wet Pond 180ft X 60ft at the back of our property.
We already have to spray before we step outside due to the problem with mosquitoes
from the retention basin.
2. The 44 homes that aze to be built will have a high impact on electric and water use.
The drainage from rains will flow from Willow Glenn Phase 2 wet pond to the Phase 3
wet pond.
3. Traffic will increase by a minimum of 88 vehicles just for phase 3 alone. The average
homeowner has a minimum of 2 vehicles per household, which means 88 more vehicles
will be traveling Grove Road and Middle Street which cannot handle an influx of
vehicles. A traffic light will have to be placed at Grove Road so people can get in and
out without causing accidents.
4. When we bought our property we were not informed the land behind us had been sold
and 44 new homes were going to be built. We will lose our view of Mt. Rainer and the
open field which was a big buying point for us. Had we been informed we would not
have bought this home.
5. We did not receive the letter mailed out on 22 September 2004, due to an address
mistake although we due receive the City of Yelm water bill to the correct mailing
address.
6. We would like to know if Thurston County has a program for land development like
King County? (Please see The News Tribune dated 6 October 2004.)
7. We want to be informed of all meeting concerning the development of Phase 3.
Sincerely,
t L•'~.L.
Karen L. Hurd
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Our neighbor's the King of land management
AARON CORVIN The News Tribune
growing pains: fourth of four parts
Many of Pierce County's roads fail to keep pace with growth, and the situation worsens six years out.
Suburban sprawl spreads houses and pavement over farms and forests, blurring communities' identities.
Washington's 1990 Growth Management Act calls for increasing population densities in urban areas in
order to preserve unspoiled areas, but it doesn't say how to make denser living arrangements attractive.
What to do?
King County provides some potential solutions. Unlike Pierce County, King County:
• Rejects development when it violates "concurrency" -the state growth law's requirement that roads
keep pace with growth.
• Charges developers fees to help pay for the impact of development on traffic congestion.
• Pays farmers to keep farming.
• Encourages a development such as Issaquah Highlands, an "urban village" that mixes commercial and
residential properties in a way that shows it's possible to swallow the medicine the Growth Management
Act prescribed to stop sprawl without choking on density.
Since adopting its concurrency program in 1995, King County has rejected more than 300,000 square
feet of residential, office and commercial development -the equivalent of three Wal-Marts -because
the growth would have turned some roads into time-wasting bottlenecks.
By 2009, Pierce County is projected to have 50 roads that either exceed or are close to exceeding limits
on congestion imposed by the County Council under the state growth law -despite planned road
improvements.
Barring a massive influx of transportation money, Pierce County likely will have to say no to developers
to help prevent what the Puget Sound Regional Council predicts for the coming years: 70 percent of the
county's roads will be snarled during the afternoon rush hour.
How does King County do it? Transportation officials issue "concurrency" certificates to developers
who meet traffic standards and reject those who don't.
The certificate moves the developer into the process to obtain a development permit, said Richard
Warren, a King County transportation planner.
"You don't want people to go through the permitting process and lay out that money and then find out
they can't get concurrency," Warren said.
Pierce County Councilman Kevin Wimsett (D-Spanaway) said the county would benefit from a two-
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year moratorium near some roads "to catch up with infrastructure."
Since 1992, King County has used the Growth Management Act to raise
$50 million in fees charged to developers to help improve roads as growth occurs. Clark, Kitsap and
Snohomish counties also have impact-fee programs, as do some cities.
The fees around the state vary from $600 to $4,000 per new home, depending on the local politics or
economy.
Impact fees are higher for commercial buildings, depending on the size of the building and the number
of vehicle trips it generates.
Since 1992, Pierce County has approved 69,111 permits for residential and commercial development. If
the county had a traffic impact-fee program like King County's and had charged aloes-range fee - $600
-for each of those residential and construction permits, it would have raised $41 million for roads.
What could that money buy? One traffic signal costs about $150,000. A left turn lane costs about
$250,000. And so on.
Instead, Pierce County uses the state Environmental Policy Act, known as SEPA, to offset traffic
impacts. Under that program, the county analyzes projects on a case-by-case basis and decides whether
to charge a developer for impacts.
A development ofsingle-family homes of 201ots or more requires a traffic analysis. A commercial or
retail development that generates at least 25 peak-hour vehicle trips also triggers a traffic analysis.
In South Hill, for example, developers built intersection improvements at Gem Heights Drive and 160th
Street East, including a traffic signal, turn lanes, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
However, there's room for negotiation. And sometimes a developer doesn't have to help improve a road
because the road hasn't reached its traffic capacity yet.
"SEPA tends to involve a lot ofarm-twisting," said Richard Aramburu, a Seattle attorney who has
practiced land-use and environmental law since 1970. "Sometimes you do well with arm-twisting,
sometimes you don't."
No one knows how many arms Pierce County has twisted.
During a transportation summit this year, county officials acknowledged they don't know how much
private money developers have contributed to the county's road network under SEPA.
Tiffany Speir, government affairs director for the Master Builders Association of Pierce County, said the
county should figure that out before deciding whether to adopt impact fees.
"Everybody needs to recognize what the private side is doing," she said.
Aramburu and other experts say impact fees under the state growth law would be far more effective at
improving roads than using the state Environmental Policy Act.
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"What's missing is the predictability of what you're going to have to pay," Aramburu said. "Under
SEPA, (developers) don't really know what it's going to cost. It's not a very satisfactory method, and it
doesn't get to the overall (transportation) needs."
Pierce County hearing examiner Stephen Causseaux decides land-use applications and appeals and hears
plenty from the public about traffic congestion. He said impact fees are "far superior" than mitigation
under SEPA.
"Developers want certainty," he said. "If they know what the traffic requirements are, they can plan for
that."
Joe Geivett, a Seattle developer helping to redevelop Sumner's East Main Street, said traffic-impact fees
enable local governments and businesses to improve quality of life. Fees paid by big-box stores, in
particular, generate millions.
"You start knocking down some pretty big (traffic) problems," he said.
Pierce County officials have been talking about impact fees since August 2000. They spent $200,000 on
a consultant to draft a program.
The county's own transportation-planning documents indicate impact fees might be a good idea: By
2023, the county will need about $270 million to build road improvements to handle new growth,
according to its capital facilities plan. About 60 percent, or $162.3 million, is projected to come from
county property and real estate excise taxes, and state and federal grants.
About 40 percent, or $107.6 million, would come from traffic-impact fees, according to the capital
facilities plan.
However, Councilman Shawn Burney (R-Lake Tapps), chairman of the council's Economic and
Infrastructure Development Committee, indefinitely postponed a proposed traffic-impact fee program
last year after two public hearings.
Burney said he's worried impact fees will scare away businesses and about having developers pass the
fees onto consumers in the form of higher house prices. He notes one of the County Council's highest
priorities is promoting economic development.
Burney declined to say whether he supports traffic-impact fees. He said he wants to explore other ways
to pay for roads, including bonding existing revenue.
Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg said the proposal before Bunney's committee wasn't business
friendly. He said he would support impact fees as long as they're fair.
"We're working on that," he said.
The Growth Management Act requires local governments to preserve farms and other so-called
"resource" lands using zoning and other techniques, such as buying development rights.
Pierce County officials are proposing new zoning to shield about 27,000 acres in agriculture from
sprawl.
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King County also uses zoning to protect farmland. But it took another step in the late 1970s, winning
voter approval of a $50 million bond to buy the development rights to about 13,000 acres of farmland.
About 95 percent of that land is still being farmed, officials said. Under the program, the farmland is
permanently protected from development -even if a farmer retires.
Pierce County tried once to pay farmers to farm. In November 1985, Pierce County voters rejected a
ballot measure that would have authorized $18 million in bonds to purchase development rights to
preserve the county's prime agricultural lands.
Is it time to try again?
Roger Knutson thinks so.
"If people want open space and a rural setting, they should be willing to pay for it," said the 60-year-old
co-owner of Knutson Farms, which works about 700 acres in the Puyallup Valley growing daffodil, tulip
and iris bulbs and rhubarb. "If development rights were purchased, I wouldn't have a problem."
Knutson does have a problem with the county's proposal to create new zones preserving prime
farmland, including his land. Knutson said such zoning would force him to farm indefinitely and take
away his nest egg.
"A lot of farmers are getting older and they don't have any children to take over the business," he said.
"We've always felt our property was our 401(k).
"I'm going to keep farming as long as I can," he added. "(But) when we do need to sell some property, I
want to be able to sell to a developer."
Councilman Calvin Goings (D-Puyallup), chairman of the council's Community Development
Committee, said taxpayers should not have to pay farmers to keep farming. He said the county's
proposed farmland-protection zones would help because they also allow farmers to build farm-related
retail businesses on their land to boost business.
"The land by law has to be rural," Goings said. "It's not whether it should be rural or urban, it's what
kind of rural uses can we allow to make farms profitable?"
Under the Growth Management Act, local governments must also corral new development inside "urban
growth boundaries" to keep sprawl at bay and protect rural areas.
But that requires Pierce County and its cities to increase their population densities, a concept that has
drawn little cooperation.
John Owen, a partner with Makers Architecture and Urban Design in Seattle, said people don't pull out
their calculators to figure out the density of a neighborhood when they're choosing a place to live.
"What they care about is what the place looks and feels like," he said. "They don't care about the
numbers."
And new neighborhoods work best when they're connected within walking, biking or efficient driving
distance to other land uses, including stores, offices and parks, said Robert Lang, director of the
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Otherwise, you end up with "density with no purpose," Lang said, where houses are slammed together
but there's "nothing to walk to."
Issaquah Highlands, a 3,250-home urban village under construction in Issaquah, represents density with
a purpose.
The 2,200-acre development includes 1,400 acres of open space and 100 acres of parks. A barbecue
restaurant and an insurance office are among the businesses that have moved to within walking distance
of houses, townhouses and apartments.
Development rules require 30 percent of the new homes to meet affordable housing standards. House
prices range from $170,000 to nearly $2 million.
A 15-building Microsoft campus is planned, along with a retail and town center. Narrow streets, alleys
and sidewalks connect tightly packed homes. Sound Transit is developing a 1,000-car park-and-ride
garage near the Microsoft property.
On a recent rainy day in the urban village, Anushri Sarda, 30, clutching her yellow IKEA umbrella,
walked to a bus stop to pick up her 6-year-old son, Dhruv.
Sarda recently moved to Issaquah Highlands with her husband, Vineet, a Microsoft employee.
"You see more friendly faces," Sarda said, "and the kids get to know other kids."
The developer, Port Blakely Communities, projects 30 percent of the residents will go to work without
using a car once the village is finished being built by 2008.
Judd Kirk, the company's president, said the Growth Management Act required Issaquah to absorb
higher densities. He said he wasn't interested in achieving those densities by slapping together houses in
atypical suburban environment.
"We're trying to be another neighborhood in the city of Issaquah and a genuine community," he said.
Since the post-World War II suburban building boom, many county and city land-use codes don't permit
Main Street towns or village developments such as Issaquah Highlands, Kirk said.
Instead, many local governments' land-use codes use "single-use" zones that force new residential and
commercial buildings, and parks and other amenities to be separated from each other and reachable by
only car. The idea behind avillage-style development is to allow residential and commercial buildings
and public amenities to mingle and be accessible by additional modes of travel.
If they want to encourage such development, Kirk said, local governments must muster the political will
to change their codes.
"The whole regulatory pattern forces builders into the suburban mold," Kirk said. "Builders have gotten
so used to doing it that they don't even try to change it, because, quite frankly, they don't have the time
and money to try to change the rules."
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"Twenty-five percent of the people who come to our project probably turn around and leave because
they don't want that," Kirk said. "They want a big lot, a lot of privacy."
But Kirk said Issaquah Highlands fills an "unmet need."
"People long for that sense of community," he said, "and with longer working hours and traffic
congestion and technology, people are becoming more and more isolated. And the development pattern
can either increase that isolation or help reduce it." About this series: Fourteen years after the
Legislature passed the landmark Growth Management Act, Pierce County gets a failing grade at
controlling sprawl. But there is hope. Sunday: Roads aren't keeping pace with growth. Monday: Sprawl
is still occurring in rural areas. Tuesday: Urban growth boundaries are too big, and some cities are
balking at higher population densities. Today: Examples of the right way to manage growth are next
door in King County.
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PO Box 4.'775 • Olympia, Washin;ton 98504-7775 • (360) 407-6300
October 7, 2004
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City of Yelm
Community Development Department
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the notice of application for the Willow Glen Phase III
Preliminary Plat project (Case No. SBU-04-0148-YL) located at 16401 Middle Road Southeast as
proposed by Yelm Property Development. We reviewed the notice of application and have the
following comments:
WATER QUALITY: Margaret Hill (360) 407-0246
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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, clay particles, and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered pollutants.
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.
During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, other petroleum products, paints,
solvents, and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner that will prevent
their discharge to waters and soils of the state. The cleanup of spills should take precedence over other
work on the site.
If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments please contact the appropriate
reviewing staff listed above.
Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
(Willow Glen Phase III Preliminary Plat)
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Yelm Property Development (Applicant)
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SEPA N0: 0148
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent:
Description of Proposal:
Location of the Proposal
Yelm Property Development, LLC
Subdivide 11.91 acres into 44 single-family residential lots. The
project includes the construction of stormwater facilities, interior
streets, and street improvements to Middle Road SE.
The project site is located between on Middle Road, between Railway
Avenue SE, and Grove Road.
Section/Township/Range: Sections 19 & 20, 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: City of Yelm
Responsible Official: Grant Beck, Community Development Director
Date of Issue: November 2, 2004
C e adline: November 16, 2004 at 5:00 P.M.
App I Dead November 23, 2004 at 5:00 P.M.
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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 November 16,
2004, at 5:00 P.M. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior November 23, 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 November 15, 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, November 5, 2004
Posted in public areas: Tuesday, November 2 , 2004
Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners
Dept. of Ecology w/checklist
ATTACHMENT
SEPA Case Number 0148
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 April 17, 2004, prepared by Skillings- Connolly, Inc.)
Traffic Impact Analysis (dated September 2004, prepared by Skillings-Connolly, Inc.)
• Preliminary Storm Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated May 2004, Revised August
20, 2004, prepared by Skillings-Connolly, Inc.)
2. The traffic impact analysis (TIA) submitted as part of the subdivision application indicates that the
project will generate 421 average weekday daily trips per day, with a PM peak of 44 vehicles per
hour. The TIA, assuming a baseline annual growth rate of 4%, indicated that:
The intersection of Middle Road and Railway Road will be at a Level of Service (LOS) A,
with an average delay of 9.3 seconds.
The intersection of 100`" Way and Grove Road will be at LOS A, with an average delay of
9.8 seconds.
The intersection of First/Rhoton Road and Railway Road will be at LOS B, with an
average delay of 13.8 seconds.
The signalized intersection of Yelm Avenue and First Street will be at LOS F, with an
average delay of 175.9 seconds.
Frontage improvements will be constructed along Middle Road.
The subdivision will provide for a road connection to the existing neighborhood to the
West, and a connection for future development to the property to the East.
3. 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 2005 - 2010 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 Rhoton Road, is listed as a project on the 2005 - 2010 Transportation
Improvement Program. There is no financial commitment currently in place to complete the
improvement.
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 dwellings.
2. Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall complete the following transportation
improvements:
a. The south half of Middle Road shall be improved to City Standards for a Neighborhood
Collector, along the frontage of these properties.
b. The developer shall construct internal streets to City Standards for Local Access Residential.
c. The developer shall provide for the continuation of streets, by connecting internal streets to
the residential subdivision to the west, and a future connection to the property to the east.
3. The developer shall protect the Flood Hazard Zone area, by assuring that encroachments shall
not result in any increase of flood levels. The flood hazard zone area, and the Shoreline
jurisdiction area shall be dedicated as open space. Protective fencing shall be installed at the
flood zone area during all construction.
4. The developer shall enter into an agreement with Yelm Community Schools to mitigate project
impacts to the School District.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
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November 15, 2004
Mr. Grant Beck
Community Development Director
City of Yelm
PO Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the
Willow Glen Division III project (SEPA No. 0148) located on Middle Road, between Railway Avenue
Southeast and Grove Road as proposed by Yelm Property Development, LLC. We reviewed the
environmental checklist and have the following comments:
FLOODPLAINS: Kevin Farrell (360) 407-7253
Any work conducted within the regulated floodplain must comply with the City of Yelm Flood Hazard
Reduction Ordinance.
SOLID WASTE & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Tami Morgan Ramsey (360) 407-6612
Under Item B.l.e of the checklist, the proponent has failed to indicate the type, quantity and source of fill
to be used. The use of fill material meeting the definition of demolition waste, inert waste, or wood waste
as defined in WAC 173-350-100 may require a solid waste permit from the local health department. Such
materials include, but are not limited to, concrete, asphalt, and wood and stumpage. Fill materials, such
as clean soil and gravel, are exempt from the permit requirements of Chapter 173-350 WAC.
The applicant proposes to demolish an existing structure(s). Item B.7.a., of the checklist, asks if there are
any environmental health hazards that could occur as a result of the proposal. Improper disposal of solid
waste, including demolition waste, can result in environmental health hazards. The applicant should
identify the disposal site for the demolition material. In addition, the applicant should be encouraged to
pursue mitigating activities such as salvage, reuse, and recycling of the demolition materials.
Demolition debris can often be recycled for less than it costs to landfill the materials. Call Ecology's
1-800-RECYCLE to see if there are facilities in the area that will accept your demolition wastes.
Please consider the use of materials that have been salvaged or are made from recycled/recyclable
materials. There are many opportunities to incorporate environmentally sound principles, such as on-site
recycling or scrap building materials, in your project. Many of the principles can save you money.
Please call Paige Sorensen at (360) 407-6352 for more information.
We encourage the applicant to reuse or recycle all possible leftover construction materials and reduce
waste generated. Recycling construction debris is often less expensive than landfill disposal.
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Landscaping should incorporate waste prevention measures and the use of organic materials. Water
needs are reduced by use of drought tolerant plantings, compost material, mulch, and drip irrigation.
Pesticide needs are reduced by use of pest resistance plantings. Compost is also an effective soil
amendment. Chipped woody debris can be used to mulch ornamental beds, suppress weeds, retain
moisture, control erosion, and provide a base for pathways. We also recommend using organic debris
generated on-site if possible for landscaping.
WATER QUALITY: Margaret HiI1(360) 407-0246
Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or construction. These control
measures must be effective to prevent stormwater runoff from carrying soil and other pollutants into
surface water or storm drains that lead to waters of the state. Sand, silt, clay particles, and soil will
damage aquatic habitat and are considered to be pollutants.
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.
During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, other petroleum products, paints, solvents,
and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner that will prevent their
discharge to waters and soils of the state. The cleanup of spills should take precedence over other work
on the site.
Coverage under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination system (NPDES) and State Waste
Discharge General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities is required
for construction sites which disturb an area of five acres or more and which have or will have a discharge
of stormwater to surface water or a storm sewer.
If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments please contact the appropriate
reviewing staff listed above.
Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
(AW: 04-7714)
cc: Kevin Farrell, SEA
Margaret Hill, WQ
Tami Morgan Ramsey, SW&FAP
Yelm Property Development, LLC (Applicant)
Robert Connolly, Skillings-Connolly, Inc. (Representative)
Tami Merriman (City of Yelm)
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WASMINOTON Yelm, Washington 98597
(360) 458-3244
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YELM HEARING EXAMINER
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DATE: Monday, February 7, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall, 105 Yelm Ave W., Yelm WA
PURPOSE: Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed Willow Glenn III
subdivision of 11.91 acres into 44 single-family residential lots.
Case #SUB-04-0148-YL
APPLICANT: Yelm Property Development, Mr. Dennis Balascio
PROJECT LOCATION: South side of Middle Road, Yelm, WA 98597
The City of Yelm Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the
proposed subdivision Willow Glenn III. The Hearing Examiner will make a decision on the
matter within 10 days after the hearing.
Testimony may be given at the hearing, or through written comments on the proposal,
received by the close of the public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2005. Such written
comments may be submitted to the City of Yelm at the address shown above, or mailed
to the City of Yelm Community Development Department, PO Box 479, Yelm WA 98597.
Any related documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the City
of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave W., Yelm, WA. For additional information, please contact Tami
Merriman at (360) 458-3835.
The City of Yelm provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. If you need
special accommodations to attend or participate in this hearing, call the City Clerk, Agnes
Bennick, at (360) 458-8404, at least 4 days before the meeting.
ATTEST:
City of Yelm
Agnes Bennick, City Clerk
DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Published in the Nisqually Valley News: Friday, January 28, 2005
Mailed to Adjacent Property Owners and Posted in Public Places: Friday, January 28, 2005.
(360) 958-3835
(360) 458-3194 FAX
www.ci.yelm.wa.us
The City of Yelm is an Equal Opportunity Provider
Case Number: SUB-04-0148-YL
Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
(360) 458-3244
Applicant: Yelm Property Development LLC, Dennis Balascio
Agent: Skillings Connolly
Request: Subdivide 11.91 acres into 44 single family residential lots.
Recommendation: Approval with conditions
Exhibit I: Site plan dated August 2004
Exhibit II: Notice of Application & Comment Letters
Exhibit III: Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance & Comment Letters
Exhibit IV: Public Hearing Notice
Proposal
The applicant is proposing to subdivide approximately 11.91 acres into 44 single-family
residential lots. The property is zoned R-6 Medium Density Residential, which allows
up to 6 dwelling units per acre. The site encompasses 3 parcels, and currently has 2
existing homes that will be demolished.
Property Characteristics
The property is located on Middle Road. The property is identified by Assessor's Tax
Parcel Numbers 64303600800, 64303600801, 64303600701.
The subject property is bound on the northwest and across the street to the northeast
by a residential subdivision, to the south by Yelm Creek and residential use properties,
and to the southeast a residential home on acreage.
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Notice of this application was mailed to state and local agencies, and property owners
within 300 feet of the project site on September 22, 2004.
Notice of the date and time of the public hearing before the Hearing Examiner was
posted on the project site, mailed to the owners of property within 300 feet of the project
site, and mailed to the recipients of the Notice of Application and SEPA Determination
on January 24, 2005.
Notice of the date and time of the public hearing was published in the Nisqually Valley
News in the legal notice section on January 28, 2005
The City of Yelm is an Equal Opportunity Provider
Written comments were received by Karen L Hurd, a property owner in the adjoining
residential subdivision to the west. The City contacted Ms. Hurd by telephone to
discuss the list of questions, and answered them to the best of our knowledge.
Concurrency
Chapter 15.40 YMC requires the reviewing authority to determine that required urban
infrastructure is available at the time of development.
Concurrency with sewer infrastructure is achieved pursuant to Section 15.40.020 (B)(1)
YMC when the project is within an area approved for sewer pursuant to the adopted
sewer comprehensive plan for the city and improvements necessary to provide city
standard facilities and services are present to meet the needs of the proposed
development.
Concurrency with water infrastructure is achieved pursuant to Section 15.40.020 (B)(2)
YMC when the project is within an area approved for municipal water service pursuant
to the adopted water comprehensive plan for the city and improvements necessary to
provide city standard facilities and services are present.
Concurrency with transportation infrastructure is achieved pursuant to Section
15.40.020 (5)(c) YMC when the project:
• Makes on-site and frontage improvements consistent with city standards and
roads necessary to serve the proposed project consistent with safety and public
interest;
• Makes such off-site facility improvements, not listed on the capital facilities plan,
as are necessary to meet city standards for the safe movement of traffic and
pedestrians attributable to the project;
• Makes a contribution to the facilities relating to capacity improvements identified
in the adopted six-year traffic improvement program, in the form of a
transportation facility charge.
Concurrency with school infrastructure is achieved when the developer provides a letter
from the local school district that the school facilities impacted by the proposed
development are present, or are on an approved and funded plan, to assure that
facilities will be available to meet the needs and impacts of the proposed development.
State Environmental Policy Act
The City of Yelm SEPA Responsible Official issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-
significance based on WAC 197-11-158 on November 2, 2004. This determination is
final and fulfils the City's responsibility for disclosure of potential, significant
environmental impacts. The Hearing Examiner may take action to deny or condition the
proposal based on impacts identified in the environmental checklist or other
environmental documents.
The Mitigated Determination of Non-significance was issued with the following
conditions:
• 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 dwellings.
• Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall complete the following
transportation improvements:
o The south half of Middle Road shall be improved to City Standards for a
Neighborhood Collector, along the frontage of these properties.
o The developer shall construct internal streets to City Standards for Local
Access Residential.
o The developer shall provide for the continuation of streets, by connecting
internal streets to the residential subdivision to the west, and a future
connection to the property to the east.
• The developer shall protect the Flood Hazard Zone area, by assuring that
encroachments shall not result in any increase of flood levels. The flood hazard
zone area, and the Shoreline jurisdiction area shall be dedicated as open space.
Protective fencing shall be installed at the flood zone area during all construction.
• The developer shall enter into an agreement with Yelm Community Schools to
mitigate project impacts to the School District.
Lots Size and Setbacks
The Yelm Zoning Code does not establish minimum or maximum lot sizes, although it
does require standard yard setbacks of 15 feet from the front property line adjacent to
local access road with a minimum 20 foot driveway approach, 5 feet from side property
lines with a minimum of 12 feet between the two side yards, and 25 feet from the rear
property line. The setback for a flanking yard is 15 feet from the property line.
For traffic safety and clear sight distance, driveway locations on corner lots should be
specified through the subdivision process and should become a condition of final
subdivision approval.
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The lots within the proposed preliminary subdivision appear to contain sufficient area to
meet setback and lot coverage requirements, if conditioned as recommended.
Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning
The property is bordered to the northwest and across the street to the northeast by a
residential subdivision, to the south by Yelm Creek and residential use properties, and
to the southeast a residential home on acreage.
The plat as conditioned meets City of Yelm development requirements, and is a
compatible use with surrounding properties.
Open Space
The Growth Management Act establishes a goal for open space and recreation that
states "encourage the retention of open space and development of recreational
opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource
lands and water, and develop parks" [RCW 36.70A.020(9)].
Chapter 14.12 YMC provides guidelines for the retention and creation of open space
within the City. This chapter requires a minimum of five percent of the gross area of a
new subdivision be dedicated as usable open space. Appropriate uses of dedicated
open space include:
• Environmental interpretation or education
• Parks, recreation lands, or athletic fields
• Footpaths or bicycle trails
No more than five percent of any dedicated open spaces may be impermeable surfaces
and open space must be sited so as to be suitable for its intended purpose and at least
75% of the open space must be assessable to either the general public or all residents
of the associated development. Open space shall be dedicated to the City at the time of
final subdivision approval.
The property is bordered to the south by Yelm Creek and its associated wetlands and
flood plain. The applicant is proposing to dedicate the shoreline jurisdiction area and
flood zone area as required open space.
Preserving the shoreline and flood zone will protect this area, as well as meet the open
space requirement.
January 28, 2005 Page 4 of 11
Schools
New residential units create a demand for additional school services and facilities. The
Yelm School District requests that the applicant enter into an agreement with the school
district for the payment of mitigation fees based on the project's impact.
This request for a mitigation agreement between the applicant and the school district
became a condition of the Mitigated Determination of Non-significance issued pursuant
to the State Environmental Policy Act.
Transportation and Site Access
The City of Yelm Development Guidelines and the concurrency requirements of Chapter
15.24 YMC require all new subdivisions to improve street frontages to current City
standards. Middle Road is identified as a Neighborhood Collector Street, which
requires a 16 foot travel lane, vertical curb, a 7-foot planter strip with street trees 35 feet
on center and "No Parking" signs, a 5 foot sidewalk, and street lighting.
Streets within the subdivision will be constructed to the local access standard and
dedicated to the City upon final subdivision approval. A local access street includes two
11 foot travel lanes, two 7 foot parking lanes, a concrete rolled edge curb and gutter, a 6
foot planter strip with street trees 35 feet on center, a 5 foot sidewalk on one side of the
street, and street lighting.
Chapter 16.16.090 YMC requires that the layout of new subdivisions provide for the
continuation of streets existing in adjoining subdivisions and to provide for the
continuation of new streets within the subdivision to adjacent properties that have not
been subdivided.
The plat, as proposed, meets this standard by connection to the residential subdivision
to the west where a future street provision is in place, and providing for a future
connection to the unplatted property to the east.
The completed project will increase traffic and impact the City's transportation system.
Chapter 15.40, concurrency Management, requires all development to mitigate impacts
to the City transportation system. A single family home generates 1.01 p.m. peak hour
trips per unit. The Transportation Facility Charge per unit is $757.50 and payable at
time of building permit issuance.
Parking
Chapter 17.72 YMC requires minimum parking ratio of two spaces per dwelling unit,
which is typically met in subdivisions within a standard driveway. On-street parking is
allowed on both sides of local access residential streets
January 28, 2005 Page 5 of 11
Water System
The City's Water Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as being within the water
service area and the property is currently served by City water.
The current fee to connect to the City water system is $1,500.00 per Equivalent
Residential Unit (each ERU equals 900 cubic feet of water consumption per month).
There is an existing water main located on Middle Road. Yelm Property Development
installed this waterline for the Willow Glenn Phase I & II subdivisions, and created a
latecomer agreement for these parcels. Mr. Balascio has waived the latecomer fee for
these parcels, however the release of lien on the property must still be processed by the
City. Yelm Property Development is required to pay the 10 percent administration fee
for the City to release the lien.
The proposed subdivision would be required to connect to the City's water system and
the projects internal roadways will be required to have a water main installed to serve
fire hydrants and individual services.
Any existing well(s) on the property must be decommissioned per Department of
Ecology standards and any water rights associated with these wells shall be dedicated
to the City of Yelm.
The City of Yelm is dedicated to providing the best quality water possible to its
consumers. Section 246-290-490, WAC, requires that the City take measures to ensure
that contamination does not occur as a result of cross contamination.
An irrigation meter may be installed for the purpose of irrigation. A backflow prevention
device will be required for all landscape irrigation connections between the irrigation
system and the water meter. This also includes any individual irrigation systems that
may be located on any individual lot within the subdivision.
Sewer System
The City's Sewer Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as being within the sewer
service area.
The current fee to connect to the City sewer system is $5,417.00 per Equivalent
Residential Unit (each ERU equals 900 cubic feet of water consumption per month).
Any existing on-site sewage disposal system(s) shall be abandoned per Thurston
County Health Department standards.
January 28, 2005 Page 6 of 11
There is an existing sewer main located on Middle Road. Yelm Property Development
installed this sewerline for the Willow Glenn Phase I & II subdivisions, and created a
latecomer agreement for these parcels.
Stormwater Quality and Quantity
Impervious surfaces create stormwater runoff which, when uncontrolled and untreated
can create health, safety, and environmental hazards. The City of Yelm has adopted
the 1992 Department of Ecology Stormwater Manual, which requires all development to
treat and control stormwater.
The applicant has submitted a preliminary stormwater report which includes a
conceptual design for the treatment and infiltration of the stormwater. The Community
Development Department has reviewed this report and find that stormwater from the
site can be managed appropriately through the conceptual plan with modifications.
This site is known to have high ground water which does fluctuate with the season.
During the preliminary engineering for this project high ground water was measured at
elevation 327.00. This elevation was based on the benchmark used by the FEMA flood
plain map (NGVD 29). All infiltration facilities should meet the requirement of 3 feet of
vertical separation from the known high ground water and shall be located outside the
flood plain area.
Stormwater facilities require continued maintenance to ensure they remain in proper
working condition.
Street Lighting
Adequate street lighting is necessary to provide safety to pedestrians, vehicles, and
homeowners. Street lighting is reviewed at the time of civil plan review in order to
assure adequate lighting.
Subdivision Name and Addressing
A subdivision name must be reserved with the Thurston County Auditor's Office prior to
submitting for final subdivision approval.
Addressing and street naming within the subdivision will be assigned by the Community
Development Department prior to application for final subdivision approval.
Landscaping
Landscaping and screening are necessary to provide screening between compatible
and incompatible land uses, to safeguard privacy and to preserve the aesthetic assets
January 28, 2005 Page 7 of 11
of the City. Chapter 17.80 YMC requires all development to provide on site
landscaping.
The site is adjacent to properties that are compatibly zoned. Chapter 17.80 YMC
requires that the perimeter of the site be landscaped with a Type II landscaping. In
residential subdivisions the City allows fencing to meet the landscaping requirement for
the perimeter of the site. Landscape requirements shall be installed and approved prior
to application for final plat.
Landscaping is required in open space and above ground stormwater facilities.
Chapter 17.80 YMC requires that at time of civil plan review and approval the applicant
provide the Community Development Department a detailed final landscape and
irrigation plan for approval.
Section 17.80.090 (F) YMC states that the owner/developer of any project requiring site
plan review approval, subdivision approval, or short subdivision approval shall provide a
performance assurance device in order to provide for maintenance of the required
landscaping until the tenant or homeowners' association becomes responsible for
landscaping maintenance. The performance assurance device shall be 150 percent of
the anticipated cost to maintain the landscaping for three years.
Staff Recommendation
Section 16.12.170 YMC requires written findings prior to a decision on a preliminary
subdivision.
The applicant has established that the proposed subdivision, if conditioned, adequately
provides for the public health, safety and general welfare and for such open spaces,
drainage ways, streets, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation,
schools, and sidewalks.
That the public use and interest will be served by the subdivision of the property, if
conditioned.
The subdivision, if conditioned, is in conformance with the Yelm-Thurston County Joint
Comprehensive Plan, the City of Yelm Zoning Code, the City of Yelm Subdivision Code,
the Shoreline Management Act and the Thurston County Shoreline Master Program,
and the City of Yelm Development Guidelines.
The Hearing Examiner should approve the preliminary subdivision with the following
conditions:
January 28, 2005 Page 8 of 11
1. Those corner lots specified below shall place driveways and fronts of houses as
follows:
Lot 1 -Driveway faces the cul-de-sac street, house fronts the cul-de-sac street.
Lot 7 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian.
Lot 8 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 15 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 16 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 27 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 34 -Driveway faces Cascadian, house fronts Cascadian
Lot 35 -Driveway faces the cul-de-sac street, house fronts the cul-de-sac street.
2. Frontage improvements to Middle Road shall be constructed per Yelm
Development Guidelines "Neighborhood Collector".
3. Internal streets within the subdivision will be constructed per Yelm Development
Guidelines for "Local Access Residential'; and shall be modified at the entrances
into the cul-de-sacs with "bulb-outs" to provide traffic calming along Cascadian
Avenue.
4. The applicant shall provide for sidewalk connections to the entrance into the
subdivision to the west, and to the future subdivision entrance to the east.
5. The applicant shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new peak P.M.
trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be
based on 1.01 new peak P.M. trips per single family dwelling, payable at time of
building permit issuance.
6. The applicant shall protect the Flood Hazard Zone area, by assuring that
encroachments shall not result in any increase of flood levels. The flood hazard
zone area, and the Shoreline jurisdiction area shall be dedicated as open space.
Protective fencing shall be installed at the flood zone area during all construction.
7. The applicant shall provide pedestrian access to the dedicated open space.
8. The applicant shall provide an easement to the City of Yelm for access to Yelm
Creek
9. The applicant shall pay the City the 10 percent administration fee to release the
latecomer lien on the properties.
10. Each dwelling unit with the subdivision shall connect to the City water system.
The connection fee and meter fee will be established at the time of building
permit issuance.
January 28, 2005 Page 9 of 11
11. All conditions for cross connection control as required in Section 246-290-490
WAC.
12. All planting strips and required landscaping not located within 75' of a hose
spigot shall be served by an irrigation system with a separate water meter and an
approved backflow prevention device. The applicant shall submit a final
landscape and irrigation plan at the time of civil plan submission.
13. Each dwelling within the subdivision shall connect to the City S.T.E.P. sewer
system. The connection fee and inspection fee will be established at the time of
building permit issuance.
14. The applicant shall design and construct all stormwater facilities in accordance
with the 1992 DOE stormwater Manual, as adopted by the City of Yelm. Best
Management Practices (BMP's) are required during construction.
15. The applicant shall prepare a stormwater plan to meet high ground water issues.
The plan shall be submitted with civil engineering plans and shall include an
operation and maintenance plan.
16. All roof drain runoff shall be infiltrated on each lot utilizing individual drywells.
17. The stormwater system shall be held in common by the Homeowners
Association. The Homeowners Agreement shall include provisions for the
assessment of fees against individual lots for the maintenance and repair of the
stormwater facilities.
18. The applicant shall submit a fire hydrant plan to the Community Development
Department for review and approval as part of the civil engineering plans prior to
final subdivision approval.
19. The applicant shall submit fire flow calculations for all existing and proposed
hydrants. All hydrants must meet minimum City standards.
20. Per the City of Yelm's Development Guidelines, street lighting and interior street
lighting will be required. A lighting design plan shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department for review and approval.
21. Prior to the submission final plat application, the applicant will provide the
Community Development Department an addressing map for approval.
22. The applicant shall comply with the mitigation requirements of the MDNS issued
on November 2, 2004.
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23. The applicant shall submit a final landscaping and irrigation plan with the civil
engineering plans to include the perimeter of the project site, planter strips, and
stormwater facilities.
24. The applicant shall provide a performance assurance device in order to provide
for maintenance of the required landscaping until the tenant or homeowners'
association becomes responsible for landscaping maintenance. The performance
assurance device shall be 150 percent of the anticipated cost to maintain the
landscaping for three years.
Based on the Analysis and Conditions of Approval above, staff recommends that the Hearing
Examiner approve SUB-04-0148-YL.
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Yelm
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(360) 458-3244
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YELM HEARING EXAMINER
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DATE: Monday, February 7, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall, 105 Yelm Ave W., Yelm WA
PURPOSE: Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the proposed Willow Glenn III
subdivision of 11.91 acres into 44 single-family residential lots.
Case #SUB-04-0148-YL
APPLICANT: Yelm Property Development, Mr. Dennis Balascio
PROJECT LOCATION: South side of Middle Road, Yelm, WA 98597
The City of Yelm Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the
proposed subdivision Willow Glenn III. The Hearing Examiner will make a decision on the
matter within 10 days after the hearing.
Testimony may be given at the hearing, or through written comments on the proposal,
received by the close of the public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2005. Such written
comments may be submitted to the City of Yelm at the address shown above, or mailed
to the City of Yelm Community Development Department, PO Box 479, Yelm WA 98597.
Any related documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the City
of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave W., Yelm, WA. For additional information, please contact Tami
Merriman at (360) 458-3835.
The City of Yelm provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. If you need
special accommodations to attend or participate in this hearing, call the City Clerk, Agnes
Bennick, at (360) 458-8404, at least 4 days before the meeting.
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Mailed to Adjacent Property Owners and Posted in Public Places: Friday, January 28, 2005.
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Date: January 28, 2005
The Plat name, OAK RIDGE, has been reserved for future use by
City of Yelm.
I certify that I have checked the records of previously issued and
reserved map names. The requested name has not been
previously used in Thurston County nor is it currently reserved by
any party.
This reservation will expire on January 28, 2006, one year from
issuance. It may be renewed one year at a time. If the plat/map
has not been recorded or the reservation renewed by the above
date. it will be deleted.
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Community Development Department
INVOICE -
- Customer
Name Yelm Property Development
Address 16442 Middle Road SE
City Yelm State WA ZIP 98597
Phone
Item Description
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Fees for Oak Ridge Subdivision
1 Development Review Fees
1 1" irrigation meter pretap/preplumb
1 Irrigation meter account setup
Fees for Moving Job Trailer
1 'Water Connection Fee
1 'Water Meter Fee
1 'Water Latecomers Fee
1 Sewer Connection Fee
(if you have sewer LIDS, this amount could change)
1 ,Sewer Inspection Fee
1 'Sewer Latecomers Fee
1 Water and Sewer Deposit
Payment Details
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Invoice No. CDD-OS-0124
Date 12/13/2004
Order No.
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FOB SUB-04-0148-YL
Unit Price TOTAL
$2,970.00
$400.00
$90.00
$1,500.00
$300.00
$620.54
$5,417.00
$145.00
$537.28
$2,970.00
$400.00
$90.00
$1,500.00
$300.00
$620.54
$5,417.00
$145.00
$537.28
$90.00
$90.00
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SubTotal $12,069.82
Shipping & Handling $0.00
Taxes WA
TOTAL $12,069.82
'Office Use Only
City of Yelm
Community Development Department
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3835
THANK YOU
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Roberta Allen
From: Tami Merriman
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 8:45 AM
To: Christina Allen (C.Allen@mcrilaw.com)
Cc: Grant Beck (E-mail); Jim Gibson (E-mail); Gary Carlson; Roberta Allen; Larry Hanson
Subject: Public Hearing for Willow Glenn Phase III - To be rescheduled
Christina:
The public hearing for the above referenced project scheduled for December 6, 2004 must be
rescheduled to a future date. The applicant is required to make some changes to the site plan.
Can you let me know Steve's schedule for January and February to arrange a new public
hearing date?
Thanks so much
Tami Merriman
Assistant Planner
City of Yelm
360.458.8496
11 /29/2004
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Mr. Grant Beck
Community Development Director
City of Yelm
PO Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the
Willow Glen Division III project (SEPA No. 0148) located on Middle Road, between Railway Avenue
Southeast and Grove Road as proposed by Yelm Property Development, LLC. We reviewed the
environmental checklist and have the following comments:
FLOODPLAINS: Kevin Farrell (360) 407-7253
Any work conducted within the regulated floodplain must comply with the City of Yelm Flood Hazard
Reduction Ordinance.
SOLID WASTE & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Tami Morgan Ramsey (360) 407-6612
Under Item B.l.e of the checklist, the proponent has failed to indicate the type, quantity and source of fill
to be used. The use of fill material meeting the definition of demolition waste, inert waste, or wood waste
as defined in WAC 173-350-100 may require a solid waste permit from the local health department. Such
materials include, but are not limited to, concrete, asphalt, and wood and stumpage. Fill materials, such
as clean soil and gravel, are exempt from the permit requirements of Chapter 173-350 WAC.
The applicant proposes to demolish an existing structure(s). Item B.7.a., of the checklist, asks if there are
any environmental health hazards that could occur as a result of the proposal. Improper disposal of solid
waste, including demolition waste, can result in environmental health hazards. The applicant should
identify the disposal site for the demolition material. In addition, the applicant should be encouraged to
pursue mitigating activities such as salvage, reuse, and recycling of the demolition materials.
Demolition debris can often be recycled for less than it costs to landfill the materials. Call Ecology's
1-800-RECYCLE to see if there are facilities in the area that will accept your demolition wastes.
Please consider the use of materials that have been salvaged or are made from recycled/recyclable
materials. There are many opportunities to incorporate environmentally sound principles, such as on-site
recycling or scrap building materials, in your project. Many of the principles can save you money.
Please call Paige Sorensen at (360) 407-6352 for more information.
We encourage the applicant to reuse or recycle all possible leftover construction materials and reduce
waste generated. Recycling construction debris is often less expensive than landfill disposal.
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Landscaping should incorporate waste prevention measures and the use of organic materials. Water
needs are reduced by use of drought tolerant plantings, compost material, mulch, and drip irrigation.
Pesticide needs are reduced by use of pest resistance plantings. Compost is also an effective soil
amendment. Chipped woody debris can be used to mulch ornamental beds, suppress weeds, retain
moisture, control erosion, and provide a base for pathways. We also recommend using organic debris
generated on-site if possible for landscaping.
WATER QUALITY: Margaret Hill (360) 407-0246
Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or construction. These control
measures must be effective to prevent stormwater runoff from carrying soil and other pollutants into
surface water or storm drains that lead to waters of the state. Sand, silt, clay particles, and soil will
damage aquatic habitat and are considered to be pollutants.
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.
During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, other petroleum products, paints, solvents,
and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner that will prevent their
discharge to waters and soils of the state. The cleanup of spills should take precedence over other work
on the site.
Coverage under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination system (NPDES) and State Waste
Discharge General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities is required
for construction sites which disturb an area of five acres or more and which have or will have a discharge
of stormwater to surface water or a storm sewer.
If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments please contact the appropriate
reviewing staff listed above.
Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
(AW: 04-7714)
cc: Kevin Farrell, SEA
Margaret Hill, WQ
Tami Morgan Ramsey, SW&FAP
Yelm Property Development, LLC (Applicant)
Robert Connolly, Skillings-Connolly, Inc. (Representative)
Tami Merriman (City of Yelm)
SEPA NO: 0148
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent: Yelm Property Development, LLC
Description of Proposal: Subdivide 11.91 acres into 44 single-family residential lots. The
project includes the construction of stormwater facilities, interior
streets, and street improvements to Middle Road SE.
Location of the Proposal: The project site is located between on Middle Road, between Railway
Avenue SE, and Grove Road.
Section/Township/Range: Sections 19 & 20, 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: City of Yelm
Responsible Official: Grant Beck, Community Development Director
Date of Issue: November 2, 2004
C e adline: November 16, 2004 at 5:00 P.M.
App I Dead November 23, 2004 at 5:00 P.M.
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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 November 16,
2004, at 5:00 P.M. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior November 23, 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 November 15, 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, November 5, 2004
Posted in public areas: Tuesday, November 2 , 2004
Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners
Dept. of Ecology w/checklist
ATTACHMENT
SEPA Case Number 0148
Findings of Fact
t. 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 April 17, 2004, prepared by Skillings- Connolly, Inc.)
Traffic Impact Analysis (dated September 2004, prepared by Skillings-Connolly, Inc.)
• Preliminary Storm Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated May 2004, Revised August
20, 2004, prepared by Skillings-Connolly, Inc.)
2. The traffic impact analysis (TIA) submitted as part of the subdivision application indicates that the
project will generate 421 average weekday daily trips per day, with a PM peak of 44 vehicles per
hour. The TIA, assuming a baseline annual growth rate of 4%, indicated that:
The intersection of Middle Road and Railway Road will be at a Level of Service (LOS) A,
with an average delay of 9.3 seconds.
The intersection of 100'h Way and Grove Road will be at LOS A, with an average delay of
9.8 seconds.
The intersection of First/Rhoton Road and Railway Road will be at LOS B, with an
average delay of 13.8 seconds.
The signalized intersection of Yelm Avenue and First Street will be at LOS F, with an
average delay of 175.9 seconds.
Frontage improvements will be constructed along Middle Road.
The subdivision will provide for a road connection to the existing neighborhood to the
West, and a connection for future development to the property to the East.
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 2005 - 2010 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 Rhoton Road, is listed as a project on the 2005 - 2010 Transportation
Improvement Program. There is no financial commitment currently in place to complete the
improvement.
Mitigation Measures
1. 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 dwellings.
Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall complete the following transportation
improvements:
a. The south half of Middle Road shall be improved to City Standards for a Neighborhood
Collector, along the frontage of these properties.
b. The developer shall construct internal streets to City Standards for Local Access Residential.
c. The developer shall provide for the continuation of streets, by connecting internal streets to
the residential subdivision to the west, and a future connection to the property to the east.
The developer shall protect the Flood Hazard Zone area, by assuring that encroachments shall
not result in any increase of flood levels. The flood hazard zone area, and the Shoreline
jurisdiction area shall be dedicated as open space. Protective fencing shall be installed at the
flood zone area during all construction.
4. The developer shall enter into an agreement with Yelm Community Schools to mitigate project
impacts to the School District.
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PO Box479
Yelm WA 98597
Bobbie and Karen Hurd JR.
16118 Prairie Creek Loop SE
Yelm WA 98597
We were just made aware of and are concerned about the development of Willow Glenn
Phase 3.
1. The development will have a Wet Pond 180ft X 60ft at the back of our property.
We already have to spray before we step outside due to the problem with mosquitoes
from the retention basin.
2. The 44 homes that are to be built will have a high impact on electric and water use.
The drainage from rains will flow from Willow Glenn Phase 2 wet pond to the Phase 3
wet pond.
3. Traffic will increase by a minimum of 88 vehicles just for phase 3 alone. The average
homeowner has a minimum of 2 vehicles per household, which means 88 more vehicles
will be traveling Grove Road and Middle Street which cannot handle an influx of
vehicles. A traffic light will have to be placed at Grove Road so people can get in and
out without causing accidents.
4. When we bought our property we were not informed the land behind us had been sold
and 44 new homes were going to be built. We will lose our view of Mt. Rainer and the
open field which was a big buying point for us. Had we been informed we would not
have bought this home.
5. We did not receive the letter mailed out on 22 September 2004, due to an address
mistake although we due receive the City of Yelm water bill to the correct mailing
address.
6. We would like to know if Thurston County has a program for land development like
King County? (Please see The News Tribune dated 6 October 2004.)
7. We want to be informed of all meeting concerning the development of Phase 3.
Sincerely,
Karen L. Hurd
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Our neighbor's the King of land management
AARON CORVIN The News Tribune
growing pains: fourth of four parts
Many of Pierce County's roads fail to keep pace with growth, and the situation worsens six years out.
Suburban sprawl spreads houses and pavement over farms and forests, blurring communities' identities.
Washington's 1990 Growth Management Act calls for increasing population densities in urban areas in
order to preserve unspoiled areas, but it doesn't say how to make denser living arrangements attractive.
What to do?
King County provides some potential solutions. Unlike Pierce County, King County:
• Rejects development when it violates "concurrency" -the state growth law's requirement that roads
keep pace with growth.
• Charges developers fees to help pay for the impact of development on traffic congestion.
• Pays farmers to keep farming.
• Encourages a development such as Issaquah Highlands, an "urban village" that mixes commercial and
residential properties in a way that shows it's possible to swallow the medicine the Growth Management
Act prescribed to stop sprawl without choking on density.
Since adopting its concurrency program in 1995, King County has rejected more than 300,000 square
feet of residential, office and commercial development -the equivalent of three Wal-Marts -because
the growth would have turned some roads into time-wasting bottlenecks.
By 2009, Pierce County is projected to have 50 roads that either exceed or are close to exceeding limits
on congestion imposed by the County Council under the state growth law -despite planned road
improvements.
Barring a massive influx of transportation money, Pierce County likely will have to say no to developers
to help prevent what the Puget Sound Regional Council predicts for the coming years: 70 percent of the
county's roads will be snarled during the afternoon rush hour.
How does King County do it? Transportation officials issue "concurrency" certificates to developers
who meet traffic standards and reject those who don't.
The certificate moves the developer into the process to obtain a development permit, said Richard
Warren, a King County transportation planner.
"You don't want people to go through the permitting process and lay out that money and then find out
they can't get concurrency," Warren said.
Pierce County Councilman Kevin Wimsett (D-Spanaway) said the county would benefit from a two-
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year moratorium near some roads "to catch up with infrastructure."
Since 1992, King County has used the Growth Management Act to raise
$50 million in fees charged to developers to help improve roads as growth occurs. Clark, Kitsap and
Snohomish counties also have impact-fee programs, as do some cities.
The fees around the state vary from $600 to $4,000 per new home, depending on the local politics or
economy.
Impact fees are higher for commercial buildings, depending on the size of the building and the number
of vehicle trips it generates.
Since 1992, Pierce County has approved 69,111 permits for residential and commercial development. If
the county had a traffic impact-fee program like King County's and had charged aloes-range fee - $600
-for each of those residential and construction permits, it would have raised $41 million for roads.
What could that money buy? One traffic signal costs about $150,000. A left turn lane costs about
$250,000. And so on.
Instead, Pierce County uses the state Environmental Policy Act, known as SEPA, to offset traffic
impacts. Under that program, the county analyzes projects on a case-by-case basis and decides whether
to charge a developer for impacts.
A development of single-family homes of 201ots or more requires a traffic analysis. A commercial or
retail development that generates at least 25 peak-hour vehicle trips also triggers a traffic analysis.
In South Hill, for example, developers built intersection improvements at Gem Heights Drive and 160th
Street East, including a traffic signal, turn lanes, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
However, there's room for negotiation. And sometimes a developer doesn't have to help improve a road
because the road hasn't reached its traffic capacity yet.
"SEPA tends to involve a lot ofarm-twisting," said Richard Aramburu, a Seattle attorney who has
practiced land-use and environmental law since 1970. "Sometimes you do well with arm-twisting,
sometimes you don't."
No one knows how many arms Pierce County has twisted.
During a transportation summit this year, county officials acknowledged they don't know how much
private money developers have contributed to the county's road network under SEPA.
Tiffany Speir, government affairs director for the Master Builders Association of Pierce County, said the
county should figure that out before deciding whether to adopt impact fees.
"Everybody needs to recognize what the private side is doing," she said.
Aramburu and other experts say impact fees under the state growth law would be far more effective at
improving roads than using the state Envirorunental Policy Act.
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"What's missing is the predictability of what you're going to have to pay," Aramburu said. "Under
SEPA, (developers) don't really know what it's going to cost. It's not a very satisfactory method, and it
doesn't get to the overall (transportation) needs."
Pierce County hearing examiner Stephen Causseaux decides land-use applications and appeals and hears
plenty from the public about traffic congestion. He said impact fees are "far superior" than mitigation
under SEPA.
"Developers want certainty," he said. "If they know what the traffic requirements are, they can plan for
that."
Joe Geivett, a Seattle developer helping to redevelop Sumner's East Main Street, said traffic-impact fees
enable local governments and businesses to improve quality of life. Fees paid by big-box stores, in
particular, generate millions.
"You start knocking down some pretty big (traffic) problems," he said.
Pierce County officials have been talking about impact fees since August 2000. They spent $200,000 on
a consultant to draft a program.
The county's own transportation-planning documents indicate impact fees might be a good idea: By
2023, the county will need about $270 million to build road improvements to handle new growth,
according to its capital facilities plan. About 60 percent, or $162.3 million, is projected to come from
county property and real estate excise taxes, and state and federal grants.
About 40 percent, or $107.6 million, would come from traffic-impact fees, according to the capital
facilities plan.
However, Councilman Shawn Bunney (R-Lake Tapps), chairman of the council's Economic and
Infrastructure Development Committee, indefinitely postponed a proposed traffic-impact fee program
last year after two public hearings.
Bunney said he's worried impact fees will scare away businesses and about having developers pass the
fees onto consumers in the form of higher house prices. He notes one of the County Council's highest
priorities is promoting economic development.
Bunney declined to say whether he supports traffic-impact fees. He said he wants to explore other ways
to pay for roads, including bonding existing revenue.
Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg said the proposal before Bunney's committee wasn't business
friendly. He said he would support impact fees as long as they're fair.
"We're working on that," he said.
The Growth Management Act requires local governments to preserve farms and other so-called
"resource" lands using zoning and other techniques, such as buying development rights.
Pierce County officials are proposing new zoning to shield about 27,000 acres in agriculture from
sprawl.
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King County also uses zoning to protect farmland. But it took another step in the late 1970s, winning
voter approval of a $50 million bond to buy the development rights to about 13,000 acres of farmland.
About 95 percent of that land is still being farmed, officials said. Under the program, the farmland is
permanently protected from development -even if a farmer retires.
Pierce County tried once to pay farmers to farm. In November 1985, Pierce County voters rejected a
ballot measure that would have authorized $18 million in bonds to purchase development rights to
preserve the county's prime agricultural lands.
Is it time to try again?
Roger Knutson thinks so.
"If people want open space and a rural setting, they should be willing to pay for it," said the 60-year-old
co-owner of Knutson Farms, which works about 700 acres in the Puyallup Valley growing daffodil, tulip
and iris bulbs and rhubarb. "If development rights were purchased, I wouldn't have a problem."
Knutson does have a problem with the county's proposal to create new zones preserving prime
farmland, including his land. Knutson said such zoning would force him to farm indefinitely and take
away his nest egg.
"A lot of farmers are getting older and they don't have any children to take over the business," he said.
"We've always felt our property was our 401(k).
"I'm going to keep farming as long as I can," he added. "(But) when we do need to sell some property, I
want to be able to sell to a developer."
Councilman Calvin Goings (D-Puyallup), chairman of the council's Community Development
Committee, said taxpayers should not have to pay farmers to keep farming. He said the county's
proposed farmland-protection zones would help because they also allow farmers to build farm-related
retail businesses on their land to boost business.
"The land by law has to be rural," Goings said. "It's not whether it should be rural or urban, it's what
kind of rural uses can we allow to make farms profitable?"
Under the Growth Management Act, local governments must also corral new development inside "urban
growth boundaries" to keep sprawl at bay and protect rural areas.
But that requires Pierce County and its cities to increase their population densities, a concept that has
drawn little cooperation.
John Owen, a partner with Makers Architecture and Urban Design in Seattle, said people don't pull out
their calculators to figure out the density of a neighborhood when they're choosing a place to live.
"What they care about is what the place looks and feels like," he said. "They don't care about the
numbers."
And new neighborhoods work best when they're connected within walking, biking or efficient driving
distance to other land uses, including stores, offices and parks, said Robert Lang, director of the
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Otherwise, you end up with "density with no purpose," Lang said, where houses are slammed together
but there's "nothing to walk to."
Issaquah Highlands, a 3,250-home urban village under construction in Issaquah, represents density with
a purpose.
The 2,200-acre development includes 1,400 acres of open space and 100 acres of parks. A barbecue
restaurant and an insurance office are among the businesses that have moved to within walking distance
of houses, townhouses and apartments.
Development rules require 30 percent of the new homes to meet affordable housing standards. House
prices range from $170,000 to nearly $2 million.
A 15-building Microsoft campus is planned, along with a retail and town center. Narrow streets, alleys
and sidewalks connect tightly packed homes. Sound Transit is developing a 1,000-car park-and-ride
garage near the Microsoft property.
On a recent rainy day in the urban village, Anushri Sarda, 30, clutching her yellow IKEA umbrella,
walked to a bus stop to pick up her 6-year-old son, Dhruv.
Sarda recently moved to Issaquah Highlands with her husband, Vineet, a Microsoft employee.
"You see more friendly faces," Sarda said, "and the kids get to know other kids."
The developer, Port Blakely Communities, projects 30 percent of the residents will go to work without
using a car once the village is finished being built by 2008.
Judd Kirk, the company's president, said the Growth Management Act required Issaquah to absorb
higher densities. He said he wasn't interested in achieving those densities by slapping together houses in
atypical suburban environment.
"We're trying to be another neighborhood in the city of Issaquah and a genuine community," he said.
Since the post-World War II suburban building boom, many county and city land-use codes don't permit
Main Street towns or village developments such as Issaquah Highlands, Kirk said.
Instead, many local governments' land-use codes use "single-use" zones that force new residential and
commercial buildings, and parks and other amenities to be separated from each other and reachable by
only car. The idea behind avillage-style development is to allow residential and commercial buildings
and public amenities to mingle and be accessible by additional modes of travel.
If they want to encourage such development, Kirk said, local governments must muster the political will
to change their codes.
"The whole regulatory pattern forces builders into the suburban mold," Kirk said. "Builders have gotten
so used to doing it that they don't even try to change it, because, quite frankly, they don't have the time
and money to try to change the rules."
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Still, urban villages aren't for everyone.
"Twenty-five percent of the people who come to our project probably turn around and leave because
they don't want that," Kirk said. "They want a big lot, a lot of privacy."
But Kirk said Issaquah Highlands fills an "unmet need."
"People long for that sense of community," he said, "and with longer working hours and traffic
congestion and technology, people are becoming more and more isolated. And the development pattern
can either increase that isolation or help reduce it." About this series: Fourteen years after the
Legislature passed the landmark Growth Management Act, Pierce County gets a failing grade at
controlling sprawl. But there is hope. Sunday: Roads aren't keeping pace with growth. Monday: Sprawl
is still occurring in rural areas. Tuesday: Urban growth boundaries are too big, and some cities are
balking at higher population densities. Today: Examples of the right way to manage growth are next
door in King County.
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PO Box 47775 • Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 • (360) 407-6300
October 7, 2004
Ms. Tami Merriman
City of Yelm
Community Development Department
PO Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the notice of application for the Willow Glen Phase III
Preliminary Plat project (Case No. SBU-04-0148-YL) located at 16401 Middle Road Southeast as
proposed by Yelm Property Development. We reviewed the notice of application and have the
following comments:
WATER QUALITY: Margaret Hill (360) 407-0246
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, clay particles, and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered pollutants.
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.
During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, other petroleum products, paints,
solvents, and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner that will prevent
their discharge to waters and soils of the state. The cleanup of spills should take precedence over other
work on the site.
If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments please contact the appropriate
reviewing staff listed above.
Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
(Willow Glen Phase III Preliminary Plat)
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Community Development Department
P.O. Bog 479
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3835
(360) 458-3144 FAX
Memorandum
To: SPRC
From: Roberta Allen, Administrative Assistant.-
Date: September 22, 2004
Re: SUB-04-0148-YL -Project Review Schedule for Willow Glen Phase III
Attached is the application packet for the above referenced project. After your initial review of the information
submitted, if you need additional information from the applicant, please let me know as soon as possible. The
following is the tentative review schedule for the project.
September 22 -Notice of Applicationdistributed -begin 15 day comment period.
October 13 -SPRC Environmental Review. Department comments/mitigationrequhements for
Environmental Review.
October 19 -Environmental Determination issued by Planning Department. Begin 14 day comment period
followed by 7 day appeal period.
November 3 & November 10 -SPRC project review. Department comments/conditions of approval for
staff report.
November 9 -Environmental Determination appeal time expired..
November 15 -Complete Staff report for public hearing.
November 19 -Public Hearing Notice to Paper/Mailing/Post site.
December 6 -Public Hearing in front of Hearing Examiner
December 20 -Hearing Examiner approval completed
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WASHINOTL}N NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Mailed on: September 22, 2004
PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION: Willow Glen Phase III, Preliminary Plat
16401 Middle Road SE, Yelm, WA
LAND USE CASE: SUB-04-0148-YL
An application submitted by Yelm Property Development, 16422 Middle Road SE, Yelm, WA 98597, for
the above referenced project was received by the City of Yelm on September 20, 2004. The City has
determined the application to be complete on September 21, 2004. The application and any related
documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the City of Yelm, 105 Yelm
Avenue W., Yelm WA. For additional information, please contact the Community Development
Department at 360-458-3835.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 44-lot Single Family Subdivision on 11.86 Acres
ENVIRONMENTAL and OTHER DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION:
A Site Plan, Storm Drainage Plan, Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Checklist, Floodplain Location
Map, Landscape Plan and Grading Plan were submitted with the application.
Additional Information or Project Studies Requested by the City: No additional
information is requested at this time.
No preliminary determination of consistency with City development regulations has been made.
At minimum, this project will be subject to the following plans and regulations: 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.
The City of Yelm invites your comments early in the review of this proposal. Comments should be
directed to Tami Merriman, Community Development Department, P.O. Box 479, Yelm WA 98597, 360-
458-3835.
THE 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ENDS AT 5:00 PM ON OCTOBER 7, 2004.
This notice has been provided to appropriate local and state agencies, and property owners within 300
feet of the project site. These recipients, and any others who submit a written request to be placed on the
mailing list, will also receive the following items when available or if applicable: Environmental Threshold
Determination, Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Final Decision. If the proposed project requires a
City Council decision, it will be mailed to all those who participate in the public hearing and to anyone else
requesting the decision in writing. Additionally, there will be a 14-day public comment period if an
environmental determination is issued. Opportunities for appeal occur within twenty-one (21) days after
the date the environmental determination is issued. City Council decision can be appealed through
Superior Court. Appeals of site plan review decisions may be filed within 14 days of Notice of Final
Decision.
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Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-3835
(360) 458-3144 FAX
Memorandum
To: William Maibauer, Denny Balascio
From: Tami Merriman, Assistant Planner
Date: September 14, 2004
Re: Willow Glenn III
Bill & Denny:
nk you for your preliminary plat submission. You stated in your letter that the TIA is coming
under a separate cover. The application package will be held until the TIA arrives.
seems then that the only things missing on the plat map are the existing buildings to be
demolished, the existing wells and septics located on or within 200 feet of the parcels, and the
grading plan. --...~
The application a is $2,000.00, ($75 + $25 per lot and SEPA $150.00)
There is one new item that Thurston County has initiated. They are requesting a formal
~~ ~' application for a plat name. This may be done now, to assure the reservation of the name, or it
`'~ may wait. The plat name request should be submitted well before final plat application to assure
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Tami Merriman
Assistant Planner
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August 24, 2004
#04017
Tammy Merriman
Assistant Planner
City of Yelm
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
RE: Willow Glenn Phase III, City of Yelm
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This letter and attached preliminary plat are in response to the pre-submission meeting held on
July 21, 2004 and your letter dated June 14, 2004. The issues you raised in your letter and our
responses are:
• Item #1
Please review the attached revised lot layout. All lots now have a minimum of 20 feet of
frontage on a road. All dead end roads except Road "A" now have a 38-foot radius turn
around cul-de-sacs. Road "A" will be connected to the existing road northwesterly of
the project, and will connect to a future subdivision southeasterly of the project at such
time as it is developed.
• Item #2.
I checked with the surveyor on staff who completed our survey. He stated that the 333-
foot elevation is correct and was tied into an elevation benchmark. The line shown on
the plat is the actual field survey of the elevation 333 contour. A copy of the survey
including survey points is attached.
• Item #3.
With regard to the storm water pond in the flood plain, treatment is now outside of the
100-year flood plain and no fill will be placed in the flood plain. The plan is to excavate
out the storm water retention pond as shown on the attached site plan. The excavated
material will be used elsewhere in the project. The calculated depth in the pond for the
100-year storm event is 0.57 feet above the pond bottom, at elevation 330-feet. The
pond will be constructed to provide a minimum of 0.5-foot of freeboard above 100-year
elevation at 331 feet. Since there will not be a berm in the flood plain, this development
will not create any additional flood hazard to other property or to this proposed
subdivision. I have attached a copy of the soil logs and pictures for the five soil logs
and a calculation sheet to show the depth to groundwater at the retention pond.
CIVIL • TRfiNSPORTEiTION • ENVIRONMENTEiL • CONSTRUCTION
PO i3ox 5080 Lacy, Washington 98509-5080
360-491-3399 1-800-454-7545 Fax 360-491-3857
E-mail skillings@skillings.com www.skillings.com
Tammy Merriman
August 24, 2004
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This pond will be essentially dry, except during the 100-year event.
During the pre-submission meeting there was a question of an adequate depth of soil
below the proposed storm water infiltration pond. The attached site plan drawing shows
the location of soil logs made on March 18, 2004. The attached calculations show that
the groundwater elevation was slightly below 327 feet throughout the area of the soil
pits. The bottom of the pond will be at 330 feet. At this pond depth there will be more
than three feet of soil between the pond bottom and groundwater.
• Item #4.
The traffic study information will be submitted under separate cover.
• Item #5.
We accept your fee structure, and these fees will be paid by the owner.
• Item #6.
These items have been rectified. Please see the attached drawing.
These changes to the preliminary plat and attached calculations should answer your concerns. If
you have any questions, please contact me at 360-491-3399.
Sincerely,
SKILLINGS-CONNOLLY, INC.
Consulting Engineers
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Enclosure
cc: Dennis Balascio
Yelm Property Development L.L.C.
16442 Middle Road SE
Yelm, WA 98579
NOTICE OF APPLICATION PROCESS
A Notice of Application needs to be issued for many types of land use applications.
A case number will have been assigned, and a file created (hard copy and computer
project file) when the application for the particular land use is received.
A Notice of Application should be double-sided, with the Notice on one side, and the
vicinity map and site plan on the other.
It should be send to the 300' property owners list and the Project Review Mail List.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION PROCESS
A Preliminary Plat Subdivision requires a Public Hearing and Hearing Examiner
action, and SEPA.
Public Hearing means the Notice of Application and the Notice of Public Hearing
goes to the Nisqually Valley News, and the 300' adjacent property owners.
Notice needs to be made 10 days prior to the Public Hearing.
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Document 13
June 14, 2004
Skillings Connolly
William Maibauer
P.O. Box 5080
Lacey, WA 98597
Dear Mr. Maibauer:
The Community Development Department has reviewed your application for the Willow
Glenn Phase III Subdivision, and has determined that it is not complete.
Staff has performed a completeness review, and has found items missing or that do not
meet the intent of City regulations.
In regards to our phone discussion, and your letter of response, !offer the following:
Lot configurations for #3, 4, 12, & 13: Section 4B.090 Cul-de-sac, Yelm
Development guidelines states that "Streets designed to have one end
permanently closed shall be no longer than 600 feet. At the closed end, there
shall be a widened "bulb" having a minimum paved traveled radius as shown in
the Minimum Street Design Standards Table.
Section 16.16.030 Yelm Municipal Code states that "Any panhandle access shall
have a minimum width of 20 feet. This panhandle or flag lot access shall be 20
feet in width for the entire panhandle access. In other words, it cannot narrow
down such as you have submitted for lot #3, 11 & 13.
2. Flood plain survey: Please provide a copy of the survey that you conducted.
This copy should include the survey points, as well as the contours.
3. Stormwater retention pond: We will not allow the storm pond in the flood zone.
Section 15.32.280 Floodways; prohibit encroachments, including fill, new
construction, substantial improvements, and other development. It is the City's
policy that we allow no fill or grading in the flood zone area.
The proposed design is such that it always has standing water, which decreases
flood capacity in a base flood event. The treatment element is in the floodplain,
(.360) 458-31.14 FA.X
tt~inw.e i.yrln~. wa.. us
which means that during a base flood, untreated stormwater is being discharged
to the creek.
4. A traffic Impact Analysis is required as part of the Preliminary Plat Submission.
Your traffic engineer will need to contact Jim Gibson, our Development Review
Engineer to arrange for a scoping meeting to determine the basis for the TIA.
You can reach Jim at (360) 458-8438.
5. The application fee shall be $750, plus $25 per lot, $150 for environmental
review, and $500 for TIA review and data.
6. On your cover page you have incorrect setback data. The setbacks for the R-6
zone are: Front yard 15-feet, with a minimum 20-foot driveway approach. Side
yard is a minimum on one side 5-feet; with a minimum total both sides 12-feet.
Flanking yard is 15-feet. Using these setback requirements, it appears that lots
3, 4, 11, 12, & 13 may be in question, the remaining lots do not reflect a total of
12-feet for side yard setbacks, and your flanking yards do not reflect a 15-foot
setback.
You may wish to submit a preliminary drawing, showing compliance with the
requirements above, prior to resubmitting the full application package.
If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. I can be reached at (360)
458-8496.
Sincerely,
J ~ ~~~~~~'~~~~- f L
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Tami Merriman
Assistant Planner
June 14, 2004 Page 2 of 2
June 14, 2004
Skillings Connolly
William Maibauer
P.O. Box 5080
Lacey, WA 98597
Dear Mr. Maibauer:
The Community Development Department has reviewed your application for the Willow
Glenn Phase III Subdivision, and has determined that it is not complete.
Staff has performed a completeness review, and has found items missing or that do not
meet the intent of City regulations.
In regards to our phone discussion, and your letter of response, I offer the following:
1. Lot configurations for #3, 4, 12, & 13: Section 46.090 Cul-de-sac, Yelm
Development guidelines states that "Streets designed to have one end
permanently closed shall be no longer than 600 feet. At the closed end, there
shall be a widened "bulb" having a minimum paved traveled radius as shown in
the Minimum Street Design Standards Table.
Section 16.16.030 Yelm Municipal Code states that "Any panhandle access shall
have a minimum width of 20 feet. This panhandle or flag lot access shall be 20
feet in width for the entire panhandle access. In other words, it cannot narrow
down such as you have submitted for lot #3, 11 & 13.
2. Flood plain survey: Please provide a copy of the survey that you conducted.
This copy should include the survey points, as well as the contours.
3. Stormwater retention pond: We will not allow the storm pond in the flood zone.
Section 15.32.280 Floodways; prohibit encroachments, including fill, new
construction, substantial improvements, and other development. It is the City's
policy that we allow no fill or grading in the flood zone area.
The proposed design is such that it always has standing water, which decreases
flood capacity in a base flood event. The treatment element is in the floodplain,
(360) ~1.5A-3833
(360) JSB-3/411 i1X
m ro ro. r i. ye bn. ro n . rss
which means that during a base flood, untreated stormwater is being discharged
to the creek.
4. A traffic Impact Analysis is required as part of the Preliminary Plat Submission.
Your traffic engineer will need to contact Jim Gibson, our Development Review
Engineer to arrange for a scoping meeting to determine the basis for the TIA.
You can reach Jim at (360) 458-8438.
5. The application fee shall be $750, plus $25 per lot, $150 for environmental
review, and $500 for TIA review and data.
6. On your cover page you have incorrect setback data. The setbacks for the R-6
zone are: Front yard 15-feet, with a minimum 20-foot driveway approach. Side
yard is a minimum on one side 5-feet; with a minimum total both sides 12-feet.
Flanking yard is 15-feet. Using these setback requirements, it appears that lots
3, 4, 11, 12, & 13 may be in question, the remaining lots do not reflect a total of
12-feet for side yard setbacks, and your flanking yards do not reflect a 15-foot
setback.
You may wish to submit a preliminary drawing, showing compliance with the
requirements above, prior to resubmitting the full application package.
If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. I can be reached at (360)
458-8496.
Sincerely,
~~<9 Lr
Tami Merriman
Assistant Planner
June 14, 2004 Page 2 of 2
~ SKILLINGS
CONNOLLY
June 4, 2004
#04017
City of Yelm
Attn: Tammy
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
RE: Willow Glen Phase III, City of Yelm
Dear Tammy:
This letter is in response to your telephone call of June 2, 2004. You suggested the need for apre-
submission conference. At this time we do not feel a conference is necessary. This is based on
the comments in this letter and the attached documents. The issues you raised and responses
are:
• The lot configurations for lots 3,4, 12, 13 will not work.
Please review the attached revised lot layout. All lots now have a minimum of 20 feet of
frontage on a road. Road "B" has been shortened to meet the maximum length of 150
feet for fire trucks. No easements are required for access to a lot.
• Flood plain elevation at 333 feet above sea level.
I checked with the surveyor on staff who completed our survey. He stated that the 333-
foot elevation is correct and was tied into an elevation benchmark. The line shown on
the plat is the actual field survey of the elevation of 333 feet contour.
With regard to the storm water pond in the flood plain, no fill will be placed in the flood
plain. The plan is to excavate out our storm water pond as shown on the attached
drainage plan drawing. The calculated depth in the pond for the 100-year storm even is
0.53 feet above pond bottom. The pond will be constructed to provide a minimum of 1-
foot of freeboard above that elevation. Since there will not be a berm in the flood plain,
this development will not create any additional flood hazard to another property or this
proposed subdivision.
• With regard to a traffic study, that was not submitted. Please send Skillings-Connolly a
letter of what traffic information you need and we will provide the study.
CIVIL • TRANSPORTATION • ENVIRONMENTAL • CONSTRUCTION
PO Box 5080 Lacay, Washington 98509-5080
360-491-3399 1-800-454-7545 Fax 360-491-3857
E-mail skillings@skillings.com www.skillings.com
City of Yelm
Attn: Tammy
June 4, 2004
Page 2
Based on my notes of that conversation this should address your concerns. Please respond to the
above items to confirm your concerns. If the new layout and drainage change is acceptable, what
size and number of drawings should we send to you?
Sincerely,
SK/LLINGS-CONNOLLY, INC.
Consulting Engineers
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William H. Maibauer, PE
WI-IM:p (G:/project/04017/Corres/ 6-4-04 Tammy comment Itr.doc)
Enclosure
cc: Dennis Balascio
Yelm Property Development L.L.C.
16442 Middle Road SE
Yelm, WA 98579
SKILLINGS
CONNOLLI(
June 4, 2004
#04017
City of Yelm
Attn: Tammy
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
RE: Willow Glen Phase I11, City of Yelm
Dear Tammy:
This letter is in response to your telephone call of June 2, 2004. You suggested the need for apre-
submission conference. At this time we do not feel a conference is necessary. This is based on
the comments in this letter and the attached documents. The issues you raised and responses
are:
• The lot configurations for lots 3,4, 12, 13 will not work.
Please review the attached revised lot layout. All lots now have a minimum of 20 feet of
frontage on a road. Road "B" has been shortened to meet the maximum length of 150
feet for fire trucks. No easements are required for access to a lot.
• Flood plain elevation at 333 feet above sea level.
I checked with the surveyor on staff who completed our survey. He stated that the 333-
foot elevation is correct and was tied into an elevation benchmark. The line shown on
the plat is the actual field survey of the elevation of 333 feet contour.
With regard to the storm water pond in the flood plain, no fill will be placed in the flood
plain. The plan is to excavate out our storm water pond as shown on the attached
drainage plan drawing. The calculated depth in the pond for the 100-year storm even is
0.53 feet above pond bottom. The pond will be constructed to provide a minimum of 1-
foot of freeboard above that elevation. Since there will not be a berm in the flood plain,
this development will not create any additional flood hazard to another property or this
proposed subdivision.
• With regard to a traffic study, that was not submitted. Please send Skillings-Connolly a
letter of what traffic information you need and we will provide the study.
tlVll • TRANS~ORTFiT10N • ENVIRONMENTAL • CONSTR(1CTION
DO Box 5080 LacQy, Washington 98509-5080
3b0-491-3399 1-800-454-7545 Fax 3b0-491-3857
E-mail skillings~isklllings.com www,skillings,com
City of Yelm
Attn: Tammy
June 4, 2004
Page 2
Based on my notes of that conversation this should address your concerns. Please respond to the
above items to confirm your concerns. If the new layout and drainage change is acceptable, what
size and number of drawings should we send to you?
Sincerely,
SKILLINGS-CONNOLLY, INC.
Consulting Engineers
William H. Maibauer, PE
Wi•iM:p (G:Iproject/04017/Corres/ 6-4-04 Tammy comment Itr.doc)
Enclosure
cc: Dennis Balascio
Yelm Property Development L.L.C.
16442 Middle Road SE
Yelm, WA 98579
,~
C SKILLING
CONNOLL
June 4, 2004
#04017
City of Yelm
Attn: Tammy
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
Y
RE: Willow Glen Phase III, City of Yelm
Dear Tammy:
This letter is in response to your telephone call of June 2, 2004. You suggested the need for apre-
submission conference. At this time we do not feel a conference is necessary. This is based on
the comments in this letter and the attached documents. The issues you raised and responses
are:
• The lot configurations for lots 3,4, 12, 13 will not work.
C~~m~~
S .
Please review the attached revised lot layout. All lots now have a minimum of 20 feet of
frontage on a road. Road "B" has been shortened to meet the maximum length of 150
feet for fire trucks. No easements are required for access to a lot. ~.,,ro ~ g' i-zv < ~v~..t;.
• Flood plain elevation at 333 feet above sea level.
I checked with the surveyor on staff who completed our survey. He stated that the 333-
foot elevation is correct and was tied into an elevation benchmark. The line shown on
the plat is the actual field survey of the elevation of 333 feet contour.
With. regard to the storm water pond in the flood plain, no fill will be placed in the flood
plain. The plan is to excavate out our storm water pond as shown on the attached
drainage plan drawing. The calculated depth in the pond for the 100-year storm even is
0.53 feet above pond bottom. The pond will be constructed to provide a minimum of 1-
foot of freeboard above that elevation. Since there will not be a berm in the flood plain,
this development will not create any additional flood hazard to another property or this
proposed subdivision.
• With regard to a traffic study, that was not submitted. Please send Skillings-Connolly a
letter of what traffic information you need and we will provide the study.
CIVIL • TRfINSi'OR7ATION • ENVIRONMENTAL • CONSTRUCTION
DO IIox 5080 Lacay, Washington 98509-5080
360-491-3399 1-800-454-7545 Fax 3b0-491-3857
~-mail skillings~skiUings.cvm www.skillingx.com
,y
City of Yelm
Attn: Tammy
June 4, 2004
Page 2
Based on my notes of that conversation this should address your concerns. Please respond to the
above items to confirm your concerns. If the new layout and drainage change is acceptable, what
size and number of drawings should we send to you?
Sincerely,
SKILLINGS-CONNOLLY, INC.
Consulting Engineers
William H. Maibauer, PE
WHM:p (G:IprojecU04017/Corres/ 6-4-04 Tammy comment Itr.doc)
Enclosure
cc: Dennis Balascio
Yelm Property Development L.L.C.
16442 Middle Road SE
Yelm, WA 98579
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5016 Lacey Boulevard S.E., Lacey, WA 98503
{360)491-3399 1-800-454-7545 Fax(3fi0)491-3857 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
skillings@skillings.com www.skillings.com
To: City of Yelm ~ Date: May 26, 2004
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597 Project Number: 04017
ATTN: Planning Department RE: Prel. Plat, Willow Glenn III, Subdi~ ^sion
WE ARE SENDING YOU THE FOLLOWING`ITEMS-
COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION
12 Willow Glenn III, Prelimina Plat, 22" x 34"
~ Willow Glenn III, Prelimina lat, 11" x 17"
12 Roadwa Ian and rofile
1 Storm draina a anal sis and re ort
5 Environmental Checklist
~ Preliminar Plat A lication form
~ Landsca a Ian
~ Mailin labels for ro erties within 300 feet of develo ment
1 Draina a site Ian
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED ^ For your ^ For action ^ For review ^ For our use
information specified below and comment y ^ As requested
REMARKS:
Copies to: Loren Wade, owner
Signed: Bill Maibauer
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