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CV 102605 Crystal Springs 2-4 plexs M E M O R A N D U M City of Yelm Community Development Department Engineering Division   Pre-Application Meeting Date October 26, 2005 Civil Comments These comments are preliminary in nature and are not intended to represent final comments and or requirements for the City of Yelm. Until a complete application is made, the Community Development Department can only attempt to inform the applicant of general requirements as they appear in the form presented by the applicant at the time of pre-submission. Proponent: Bryan McCammant Project: 2 – 4 Unit Residential Buildings – Tax Parcel 33020000100 Project Location: 903 Crystal Springs St Yelm, WA 98597 Water The proposed site is currently located in the City of Yelm’s water system service area. An existing 8” water main is located in Crystal Springs Road. The existing lot and home is connected to the water system. The new proposed units will be required to connect to the water system. You will be required to add a water services for the new lots. The City will then install the water meters after the fees have been paid. The exact location and design of the water system shall depend on the building layout. Residential water connections are based on a consumption rate of 900 cubic feet a month and are charged at a rate of $1,500 per a residential connection (fee subject to change) inside city limits. Each new residential unit would be charged for one connection. The City does offer a reduced rate for the water hook up when multi unit buildings are constructed. See attached information. This fee is payable at building permit issuance for each lot. Irrigation Meter: An irrigation meter shall be installed for the purpose of irrigation. An approved backflow prevention device will be required for all landscape irrigation connections. Washington State Department of Health, in WAC 246-290-490 states that all group A water systems with 1000 or more connections are required by the department of health to develop and implement a cross control connection program. This program requires all commercial buildings and irrigation systems to have a back flow prevention device installed on the water services. A list of approved devices can be located at the above referenced Washington Administrative Code. Sewer TC \l1 " The proposed site is currently located in the City of Yelm’s STEP sewer system service area and the house is connected to the public sewer system. There is an existing 2” sewer main located in Crystal Springs Road. The new residential units will be required to connect to the public sewer system. The builder will be required to install a STEP sewer system for the new residential units. The new lots will have a step connection box and STEP sewer service. Residential sewer connections are based on a consumption rate of 900 cubic feet per a month and are charged at a rate of $5,417 per a residential connection (fee subject to change) inside city limits. The new residential unit would be charged for one connection. The City does offer a reduced rate for the sewer hook up when multi unit buildings are constructed. An inspection fee of $145.00 per a STEP sewer system will also be required. These fees are payable a building permit issuance. Fire All new buildings must meet the currently adopted fire code. Contact the Building Official for additional information. Stormwater TC \l1 " The roof runoff will be required to be discharged to underground drywells. The drywells will be sized to meet the following criteria: 125 cubic feet of drain rock for each 1,000 square feet of roof area. Street Improvements TC \l1 " Frontage improvements shall be consistent with Yelm’s Development Guidelines. These improvements may consist of asphalt widening, curb and gutter, landscape planter, street trees, sidewalk and street lighting. Crystal Springs is classified as a “Neighborhood Collector.” This roadway requires a 16’ paved asphalt section, concrete curb and gutter, planter island, 5’ sidewalk and street lighting. This street classification also does not allow on street parking. ADA Requirements The American Disabilities Act required that facilities are ADA accessible. Facility improvements will have to meet current code. Review of these improvements will be determined upon further review of the civil and architectural plans.