Environmental ReviewTo be Completed by Applicant
H~a# CITY OF YELM
P.O. Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
360-458-3244
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
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1. Name of Proposed Project, if any. Golden Dragon
2. Name of applicant. South Bay Homes
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person.
514 McCormick Street NE Olympia, WA 98506 (360) 943-1348
4. Date of checklist. September 10, 2004
5. Agency requesting checklist. City of Yelm
6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable).
Construction early 2005
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain.
None
8. List any envirorunental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be operated, directly related
to this proposal.
None
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for government approvals of other proposals directly affecting
the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
None
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Site plan approval, grading permit and building permit
11. Give a brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and
site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal.
You do not need to repeat those answers on this page.
Construct a 2,999 SF restaurant with associated parking and utility improvements including
Storm water improvements.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your
proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range if know. If a proposal
would occur over a range of area, provide the range of boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description,
site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map if reasonably available. While you should submit nay plans
required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps of detailed plans submitted with any permit
applications related to this checklist.
South side of intersection of Yelm Avenue and Killion Road.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Earth
a.
b.
General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes,
mountainous, other flat
What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
5%
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand
gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils,
specify them and note any prime farmland.
Spanaway
d. Are there surface indicators or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe.
None
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
500 CY of fill
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe.
Yes, during construction erosion could occur.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 0.33 ac will be impervious, approximately 20% of
the site.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth,
if any:
An erosion control plan will be developed for the site.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust,
automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the
project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.
Dust during construction.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
Automobile exhaust from Yelm Avenue.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if
any:
Dust control during construction.
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Water
a. Surface
(1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the
site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds,
wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate,
state what stream or river it flows into.
None
(2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200
feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available
plans.
None
(3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in
or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the
site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
None
(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
None
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location
on the site plan.
No
(6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface
water? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of
discharge.
None
Ground
(1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground
water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if
known.
Storm water will be discharged into the ground.
(2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from
septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage;
industrial, containing the following chemicals ...; agricultural; etc.).
Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the
number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals
or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
None
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c. Water Run-off (includinp_ stormwater)
(1) Describe the source of runoff (including stonnwater) and method of
collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where
will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so,
describe.
Storm water will be collected by the on-site storm water
system and infiltrated in an infiltration pond.
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe.
Waste from landscaping and automobiles may enter the
storm water.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any:
The storm water system includes a bio-filtration Swale and
infiltration pond for storm water treatment and disposal.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
Deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
Evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
Shrubs
Grass
X Pasture
Crop or grain
Wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
Other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Approximately 0.6 ac of meadow grass will be removed
during construction.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known
d Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Landscaping will incorporate native materials.
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5. Animals
Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the
a' site or are known to be on or near the site:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: songbirds
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Deer
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be
used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
Site will use electricity and natural gas.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
No
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of
this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any:
Building will be designed to meet the energy code.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could
occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
None
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health
hazards, if any:
None
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b, Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your
project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Traffic
(2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated
with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example:
traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise
would come from the site.
Construction equipment during construction of the
project.
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Times of construction will be limited by city code.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a• What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site is currently undeveloped. The two lots located
northwest of the site are single family residences. The parcel
to the southeast is a automobile recking yard.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No
c. Describe any structures on the site.
None.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Commercial (C-1)
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Commercial
g. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of
the site?
None
h. Has any part of the site been classified an "environmentally sensitive"
area? If so, specify.
No
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project?
8 people will work at the restaurant.
~' Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None
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k• Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any?
None
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any:
Project will meet the zoning code.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high-, middle-, or low-income housing.
None
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high-, middle-, or low-income housing.
None
c• Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principle exterior building material(s) proposed?
30 feet
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None
c• Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
The site will be landscaped per city code.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
Light from the parking lot and building.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
Yes
c• What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Lighting from street, and neighboring buildings.
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d• Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Lighting will be selected to reduce the amount of glare.
12
Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
None
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe.
No
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
Sidewalks, bike lanes, and intersection amenity will be
constructed as part of the project.
Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state,
or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so,
generally describe.
None
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None
c• Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None
14.
Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The site fronts Yelm Avenue, and future Killion Road. Access
to the site will be from Yelm Avenue.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate
distance to the nearest transit stop?
Yes, from Yelm Avenue
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate?
The project will create 20 parking spaces and eliminate none.
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d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to
existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally
describe (indicate whether public or private).
The project will be required to make improvements to Yelm
Avenue.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or
air transportation? If so, generally describe.
No
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
Based on the ITE Manual the site will generate approximately
219 trips a day with 8 trips during a peak hour between 4:00
and 6:00 PM.
g• Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
Project will be required to pay traffic mitigation fees.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for
example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If
so, generally describe.
The project will increase the need for fire and police
protection.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,
if any.
None
16. Utilities
a' Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,
water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
Electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, and
sanitary sewer
Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing
the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the
immediate vicinity which might be needed.
The site will be using the following utilities; Electricity, natural
gas, water, refuse service, telephone, and sanitary sewer.
C. SIGNATURE
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The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on
them to make its decision.
Date Submitted: ~ ~`J ~ Signature: ;~.~~
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