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Environmental ReviewMITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: RE Paigen Construction Description of Proposal: Construction of a 6,955 sq. ft. commercial building. Location of the Proposal: Corner of Morris Road and Bald Hills Road SEPA NO: 05-0023 Section/Township/Range: Tax Parcel number 64303300100, Sec. 29, Twnsp 17N, Range 2E. 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 43.21 C.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 May 2, 2005 May 16, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. May 23, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. Community Development Director This Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance (MDNS) is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340 (2). Comments must be submitted to Tami Merriman, Community Development Department, at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Avenue West, P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by May 16, 2005, at 5:00 P.M. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior May 23, 2005, 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 May 23, 2005, 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 DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE Published: Nisqually Valley News, Friday, May 6, 2005 Posted in public areas: Tuesday, May 3, 2005 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners Dept. of Ecology w/checklist ATTACHMENT SEPA Case Number 05-0023 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 January 2005, prepared by SCA Consulting Group) Preliminary Storm Drainage and Erosion Control Report (prepared by SCA Consulting Group) 2. 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. 3. Chapter 15.40 concurrency Management provides for mitigation measures for impacts to the City's transportation system. Chapter 15.40.020(5)(a) states that "The project makes on-site, and frontage improvements, consistent with City standard for utilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, bicycle lanes where appropriate, and roads necessary to serve the proposed project consistent with safety and public interest. Frontage improvements are usually required for the entire property frontage. Mitigation Measures 1. The developer shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new P.M. peak hour trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on a miscellaneous retail use. 2. Frontage improvements shall extend from the northern property line at Bald Hills Road to the new entrance into the development on the Morris Road Cul-de-sac. 3. Any engine repair at this site shall require a hazardous spill containment plan approved by Thurston County. ".~ ST a.'CF' O A F . ~ r.. ~.., 4'. 1 2. _ `j, 7 ~y'L I:ini -:. STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47775 • Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 • (360) 407-6300 February 16, 2005 Ms. Tami Merriman Community Development Department City of Yehn PO Box 479 Yelm, WA 98597 Dear Ms. Merriman: Fir®1. --.~'~ ~ ~ ~~ Your address ~~ ~~ is in the ~, ~ - ; ~ ~ ~~- ~ ' ~-~ , ~~~ watershed ~~ Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the notice of application for the Five Corners Commercial Building project (Land Use Case No. SPR-OS-0023-YL) located at Morris Road and Bald Hill Road as proposed by R.E. Paigen Construction. We reviewed the application notice 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 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 1.73-201. A, 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 (AW: Five Corners Commercial Building) cc: Margaret Hill, WQ R.E. Paigen Construction (Applicant) ~~ FEB-16-2005 WED 02;44 PM DOE SW REGIONAL OFFICE FAX N0. 360 407 6305 aF, ST;TY _ ~ ~F- J t ~ L~ G~ 4 J• ~c 'i~~f, _ ~ ; ly ~1•N~1 STATE OF WgS}~f~~;TO1V DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 97775 • Olympia, Washingta~ 98.;04-7775 • (360) 407-6300 February 16, 2005 Ms. Tami Merriman Community Development Department City of Yelm PO Aox 479 Yelm, WA 98597 Dear Ms. Merriman: .. ~ -. ~f ' ~~' Your add •' ,~,~~ - is in the ~`'~ !'+~iac~t~~t _r ~, watershe~ ^~ P, 01/01 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the notice or application for the Five C Commercial Building project {Land Use Case No. SPR-OS -0023 -YL) located at Morr Bald Hill Road as proposed b pp ers have the followin y R•E. Pa~gen Construction. We reviewed the a licati noti a and g comments: WATER QUALITY: Margaret Hill (360) 407-0246 Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or constructi control measures must be effective to prevent stormwater runoff from carrying soil an. pollutants into surface water or storm dt'ains that lead to waters of the state. Sand, silt, 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 v Chapter 90.48, Water Pollution Control, and WAC 173-201t~, Water Quality Standard; Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement action. During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, other petroleum product solvents, and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner th 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 (AW: Five Corners Comrnereial Building) ee: Margaret Hi11, WQ R.E. Paigen Construction (Applicant) These ion of Surface paints, will .~;., c~~~: FEB-16-2005 WED 02 41 PM DOE SW REGIONAL OFFIOE FAX N0. 360 407 6305 ~~E 6T.: ,, J y b~.i:. :. '~ v. u• ~ ~~ LY89 STATE OF WASFIIIVGTON po e~X 477DEPgRTM FNT ~I, Olympia, wish • ~~ O L O G Y February 16, 2005 Ms, Tami llger1-iman Community Development Depa~ent City of yelm PO Box 479 Yelm, WA 98597 Dear I1Ts, Merriman: rnglorr 94504-7775 • (360) 407 Your ad ~, ~ is in the ` ~ -~ ~`~ wat ~shE . ~~ Thank you for the °PPortunit Commercial Buildin y tO comment on the notice of a Bald HiI1 Road as g Project (Land Use Case No, PPlication for the Five have the followingp oP°sed by R,E. pai ~ SPR-OS-0023-YL mments; g n Construction. We reviewed theea at Mon WATER PPlicatii QUALITY: Margaret ~!! (360) 407-0246 Erosion control measures control measures must be must be in place Prior to an Pollutants into surface effective to prevent sto y clearing' b'r'adin particles Water or storm drains that lead toer runoff from c$' °r constructic and soil wi11 da riYing soil and mage a4uatic habitat and are c waters of the s onsidered to be tate. Sand, silt, , Any discharge of sedime Pollutants, Chapter 90,48 nt-laden runoff or other p Water Pollution Control ollutants to waters of the state is in vic Waters of the State of Washin ton ~ and W g AC 173-201A, Water Quaii ' and is subject to enforcement action. During con ~' Standards ; struction, all releases of oils h solvents, and other ~ ydraulic Prevent their discha~ee rtoerious materials must be contairreduels, other p precedence over other v, waters and soils of the state, e~Oleum products, and removed in a manner that ork on the site. The cleanup of spills should take If you have any 9uestions or would like to res and appropriate reviewing stafflisted above. A to these comments please contact the Department of Ecology Southwest Regional Office ~A~'; Five Corners Commercial Building} cc; Margaret Hill, W R.E. Paigen Co Q nstruction (Applicant) P, Ol --_,, Road and notice and These yon of Surface ~w' y~ ~~C:v City of Yelm ~/ \~ YELM WASNINGTON Instructions: Community Development Department ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Fee 1,~~ Date ReceivedT IT By File No. ~- -C~- ~ •' ~ yL !~~ r ~, ,, The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help identify impacts from your proposal, to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal if it can be done, and to help the City decide whether an EIS is required. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for any proposal with probable significant adverse impacts on environmental quality. This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. The City will use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant and require preparation of an EIS. You must answer each question accurately, carefully and to the best of your knowledge. Answer the questions briefly, but give the best description you can. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need for experts. If you do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid delays later. If the space provided is too small, feel free to attach additional sheets. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the city staff can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. You may be asked to explain your answers or provide additional information for determining if there may be significant adverse impacts. Nonproject Proposals Only: Complete both the checklist (even though many questions may be answered "does not apply") and the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (part D). For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. ]05 Yelm Avenue West (360) 458-3835 PO Box 479 (360) 458-3144 FAX Yelm, WA 98597 www.ci.yelm.wa.us CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Five Corners Commercial Building 2. Name of applicant: R.L. Paigen Construction CITY USE ONLY FEE: $150.00 DATE RECD BY: FILE NO: 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: PO Box 625 Phone: (360) 701-7009 Yelm, WA 98597 Contact: Randy Paigen 4. Date checklist prepared: January 26, 2005 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): The project will be built in one phase anticipated construction in 2005 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. There are no plans for future expansion or additions beyond the improvements shown on the site plan. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Environmental checklist, Drainage $ Erosion Control Plan, Grading Plan, Utilities Plan. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. We are not aware of any pending applications or other proposals that would affect this property. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Site plan review, environmental review, grading and building plan/permit approval. Page 2 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. Construct a 6,955 square feet commercial building. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The project is located on Bald Hills Road, Yelm, WA 98597 Section 29, Township 17, Range 2W W.M. Legal description is Plat of McKenna Irrigated Tracts PTN Block 33 Tract A BLA 49882113153301 the Assessor's Parcel Number is 64303300100. The property is bordered by Bald Hills Road, Morris Road and the Morris Road Cal-de-sac. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS EARTH a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate slope)? According to existing topo survey the site is relatively flat with the steepest slope on site being less than 1 %. 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 gravelly sandy loam. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no surface indications of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity. e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Site will require some grading and earthwork. It is estimated that approximately 3,000 c.y. maybe moved around the site to meet grading and drainage requirements. Some other material maybe imported or exported as needs dictate. Cti~!1 ~~ ~ ~~ ., }~~ y Page 3 f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion possibility is extremely low on this site. The highest potential for erosion will occur during the grading process for the project. See item h. below for proposed control methods. ~ g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project ~u`~y construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? ~ ~~ ~~ The total impervious surface after project construction will be approximately 36% of ~` ~ ~~ ~(/ the site. ~`" L ~` h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: An erosion control plan will be developed in accordance with the City of Yelm and DOE standards. This plan will be reviewed and approved by the City. Erosion control fencing and other devices will be used to ensure no materials leave the site. Following construction, all exposed surfaces will be built on, landscaped and revegetated. 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During construction, emissions to the air will be released from heavy equipment and construction staff vehicles. Following construction, emissions from employees and customer vehicles will be released on site. All emission quantities are anticipated to be within normal ranges for projects of this type. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. There are no off-site sources of emission or odor that will affect this proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: All heavy equipment will be fitted with required emission control devices. 3. WATER a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface waterbody on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetland)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. There are no surface waterbodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the site. Page 4 None No surface water withdrawals or diversions are planned as a part of this project. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described water? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Not applicable. 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. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note locations on the site plan. The proposal does not lie within a 100-year flood plain. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface water? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No waste materials will be discharged to surface water as a result of this project. b Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose and approximate quantities, if known. No groundwater will be withdrawn and no water will be discharged to groundwater as a result of this project other than stormwater runoff 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. ~~' \ :~ ~V n ~ y `~ ' ~ y ~, ~,; ;\ ~~ ~, ; ~l\ ~; Only treated stormwater will be infiltrated into the ground. All stormwater treatment and infiltration facilities will be designed in accordance with City of Yelm standards. No other type of waste will be discharged to the ground. c. Water Runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other water? If so, describe. Runoff will be generated from rooftops, parking areas. stormwater systems on site will be designed in accordance with City of Yelm standards to treat and infiltrate stormwater , 4 ~~~ C l,ti!1 ~~`~ I~v~' C~~ o~ Page 5 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. It is unlikely that waste materials could enter ground or surface waters as a result of this project. Treatment facilities have been designed to reduce this risk as much as possible. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water impacts, if any: Stormwater systems will be designed in accordance with the City of Yelm standards. Treatment that meets or exceeds the standards will be reviewed and approved by the City of Yelm prior to construction. 4. PLANTS Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs ass pas ure crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullbrush, 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? Deciduous trees will be removed to accommodate the project. 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. All landscaping will be per City of Yelm standards. Following construction, all disturbed areas will be landscaped with trees and shrubs. Native plants will be used where possible and appropriate. 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Page 6 The site has not been identified as part of any migration route. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Proposed measures to preserve wildlife are landscaping utilizing native species where appropriate. 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. The building on site will use a combination of natural gas and electricity for lighting, heating and cooling. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent parcels. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: The building will be constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code and Washington Energy Code requirements. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No threats to environmental health will occur as a result of this project. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services will be required. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None proposed b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Standard traffic noises associated with arterials at levels typical of an rural environment exist in the project area. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Page 7 Short term noise will be generated by heavy equipment and construction activities during the construction period. Long term, typical traffic noise associated with commercial areas and parking lots will be created by the project. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Standard muffling equipment will be installed on all heavy equipment. 8. a. LAND AND SHORELINE USE What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site is a vacant land. Adjacent properties are similarly zoned land. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. The site has not been used for agriculture in recent years. c. Describe any structures on the site. There is no structures on the site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A. e. What is the current zoning classification on the site? The current zoning classification on the site C-2 Commercial. . 1~~ ~~r ~y~~ ~w ~~ ~v~ ,~ .~ f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is C-2 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. ~~~ ~~'~_ ~~`~ ~` v No part of this site has been classified an "environmentally sensitive" area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 5 people would work in the completed project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Page 8 None needed or proposed I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project is being designed to meet or exceed all City of Yelm zoning standards. All plans are being reviewed by the City of Yelm to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted plans. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, orlow-income housing. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None required. 10. AESTHETICS a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed. Final building design is complete, and is a one story building and approximately 15 feet in height. The principle building material will be wood. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Views in the immediate vicinity will be altered by converting a currently undeveloped parcel to a developed one. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The site will be landscaped in accordance with the standards of the City of Yelm. Trees, shrubs and ground cover will be planted to create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The project will be designed to comply with the City of Yelm design standards, and design review by City staff should ensure all requirements are met. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Lighting will be designed so that it is directed on site and to minimize the amount of light spilling onto adjacent properties. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with view? Page 9 Lighting will be designed to comply with all safety standards and to minimize glare. No safety hazards will be created by the project. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? There are no off-site sources of light or glare that would affect this proposal. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: All fixtures on site will be designed to minimize or eliminate light spillage onto other properties and the city right-of-way. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Parks, playgrounds, hiking trails, shopping and movie theater are nearby. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No recreational uses will be displaced by development of the property. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None proposed or needed 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. None known. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. No evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None proposed. 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plan, if any. The site is bordered by Bald Hills Road, Morris Road and the Morris Road Cal-de- sac with access to the site from Morris Road. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? None. Page 10 c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate. The completed project will have about 28 vehicle parking spaces. No spaces will be eliminated. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing road or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicated whether public or private). The project will not require any new road or street. Frontage improvements along Bald Hills Road, Morris Road and Morris Road Cal-de-sac as required by the City of Yelm. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describ `, ~~ ~_ The project will us lift ~e w ter no rail, or air transportation. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. The Level 1 TIA identifies approximately 18 trips during the PM peak hour. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. The developer will pay a traffic mitigation fee to the City of Yelm. 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 not result in an increased need for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None proposed. 16. UTILITIES a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: elec ~ na s w us rvic teleph e, sanita ewer, septic s tem, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Water ............................................City of Yelm Sewer ...........................................City of Yelm Gas ...............................................Puget Sound Energy Electricity .................................... _uget Sound Energy Telephone _ ~' "~"- ___.. Refuse .........................................Pacific Disposal , ~~l'1~ /~ ~ .`~ ~~w ~~~ ~,~ X ~~ti Page 11 SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make it's decision. ~ ~/~ Signature: ~•-~~.~~~' ~~'~ Date Submitted: ~ L--~ C' ~ g:\text\pt\2002\02177.ec1 ~~~~~~ City of Yelm ~/ \~ YELM WASNINOTON Instructions: Community Development Department ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Fee Date Re sy File No. L V,f The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help identify impacts from your proposal, to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal if it can be done, and to help the City decide whether an EIS is required. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for any proposal with probable significant adverse impacts on environmental quality. This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. The City will use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant and require preparation of an EIS. You must answer each question accurately, carefully and to the best of your knowledge. Answer the questions briefly, but give the best description you can. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need for experts. If you do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid delays later. If the space provided is too small, feel free to attach additional sheets. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the city staff can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. You may be asked to explain your answers or provide additional information for determining if there may be significant adverse impacts. Nonproject Proposals Only: Complete both the checklist (even though many questions may be answered "does not apply") and the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (part D). For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. ]OS Yelm Avenue West (360) 458-3835 PO Box 479 (360) 458-3144 FAX Yelm, WA 98597 www.ci.yelm.wa.us CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Five Corners Commercial Building 2. Name of applicant: R.L. Paigen Construction CITY USE ONLY FEE: $150.00 DATE RECD BY: FILE NO: 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: PO Box 625 Phone: (360) 701-7009 Yelm, WA 98597 Contact: Randy Paigen 4. Date checklist prepared: January 26, 2005 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): The project will be built in one phase anticipated construction in 2005 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. There are no plans for future expansion or additions beyond the improvements shown on the site plan. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Environmental checklist, Drainage & Erosion Control Plan, Grading Plan, Utilities Plan. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. We are not aware of any pending applications or other proposals that would affect this property. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Site plan review, environmental review, grading and building plan/permit approval. Page 2 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. Construct a 6,955 square feet commercial building. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The project is located on Bald Hills Road, Yelm 17, Range 2W W.M. Legal description is Plat Block 33 Tract A BLA 49882113153301 the 64303300100. The property is bordered by Bald Morris Road Cal-de-sac. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS EARTH WA 98597 Section 29, Township of McKenna Irrigated Tracts PTN Assessor's Parcel Number is Hills Road, Morris Road and the a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate slope)? According to existing topo survey the site is relatively flat with the steepest slope on site being less than 1 %. 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 gravelly sandy loam. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no surface indications of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Site will require some grading and earthwork. It is estimated that approximately 3,000 c.y, maybe moved around the site to meet grading and drainage requirements. Some other material maybe imported or exported as needs dictate. Page 3 Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion possibility is extremely low on this site. The highest potential for erosion will occur during the grading process for the project. See item h, below for proposed control methods. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The total impervious surface after project construction will be approximately 36% 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 in accordance with the City of Yelm and DOE standards. This plan will be reviewed and approved by the City. Erosion control fencing and other devices will be used to ensure no materials leave the site. Following construction, all exposed surfaces will be built on, landscaped and revegetated. 2. AIR What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During construction, emissions to the air will be released from heavy equipment and construction staff vehicles. Following construction, emissions from employees and customer vehicles will be released on site. All emission quantities are anticipated to be within normal ranges for projects of this type. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. There are no off-site sources of emission or odor that will affect this proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: All heavy equipment will be fitted with required emission control devices. WATER Surface: 1) Is there any surface waterbody on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetland)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. There are no surface waterbodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the site. Page 4 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described water? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Not applicable. 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. No surface water withdrawals or diversions are planned as a part of this project. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note locations on the site plan. The proposal does not lie within a 100-year flood plain. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface water? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No waste materials will be discharged to surface water as a result of this project. b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose and approximate quantities, if known. No groundwater will be withdrawn and no water will be discharged to groundwater as a result of this project other than stormwater runoff 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. Only treated stormwater will be infiltrated into the ground. All stormwater treatment and infiltration facilities will be designed in accordance with City of Yelm standards. No other type of waste will be discharged to the ground. c. Water Runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other water? If so, describe. Runoff will be generated from rooftops, parking areas. stormwater systems on site will be designed in accordance with City of Yelm standards to treat and infiltrate stormwater Page 5 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. It is unlikely that waste materials could enter ground or surface waters as a result of this project. Treatment facilities have been designed to reduce this risk as much as possible. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water impacts, if any: Stormwater systems will be designed in accordance with the City of Yelm standards. Treatment that meets or exceeds the standards will be reviewed and approved by the City of Yelm prior to construction. 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs ass pas ure crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullbrush, 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? Deciduous trees will be removed to accommodate the project. 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. All landscaping will be per City of Yelm standards. Following construction, all disturbed areas will be landscaped with trees and shrubs. Native plants will be used where possible and appropriate. 5. ANIMALS a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Page 6 The site has not been identified as part of any migration route. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Proposed measures to preserve wildlife are landscaping utilizing native species where appropriate. 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. The building on site will use a combination of natural gas and electricity for lighting, heating and cooling. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent parcels. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: The building will be constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code and Washington Energy Code requirements. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No threats to environmental health will occur as a result of this project. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services will be required. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None proposed b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Standard traffic noises associated with arterials at levels typical of an rural environment exist in the project area. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Page 7 Short term noise will be generated by heavy equipment and construction activities during the construction period. Long term, typical traffic noise associated with commercial areas and parking lots will be created by the project. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Standard muffling equipment will be installed on all heavy equipment. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site is a vacant land. Adjacent properties are similarly zoned land. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. The site has not been used for agriculture in recent years. c. Describe any structures on the site. There is no structures on the site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A. e. What is the current zoning classification on the site? The current zoning classification on the site C-2 Commercial. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is C-2 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 part of this site has been classified an "environmentally sensitive" area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 5 people would work in the completed project. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Page 8 None needed or proposed I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project is being designed to meet or exceed all City of Yelm zoning standards. All plans are being reviewed by the City of Yelm to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted plans. 9. HOUSING a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. 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 required. 10. AESTHETICS What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed. Final building design is complete, and is a one story building and approximately 15 feet in height. The principle building material will be wood. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Views in the immediate vicinity will be altered by converting a currently undeveloped parcel to a developed one. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The site will be landscaped in accordance with the standards of the City of Yelm. Trees, shrubs and ground cover will be planted to create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The project will be designed to comply with the City of Yelm design standards, and design review by City staff should ensure all requirements are met. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Lighting will be designed so that it is directed on site and to minimize fhe amount of light spilling onto adjacent properties. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with view? Page 9 Lighting will be designed to comply with all safety standards and to minimize glare. No safety hazards will be created by the project. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? There are no off-site sources of light or glare that would affect this proposal. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: All fixtures on site will be designed to minimize or eliminate light spillage onto other properties and the city right-of-way. 12. RECREATION a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Parks, playgrounds, hiking trails, shopping and movie theater are nearby. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No recreational uses will be displaced by development of the property. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None proposed or needed 13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. None known. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. No evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None proposed. 14. TRANSPORTATION a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plan, if any. The site is bordered by Bald Hills Road, Morris Road and the Morris Road Cal-de- sac with access to the site from Morris Road. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? None. Page 10 c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate. The completed project will have about 28 vehicle parking spaces. No spaces will be eliminated. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing road or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicated whether public or private). The project will not require any new road or street. Frontage improvements along Bald Hills Road, Morris Road and Morris Road Cal-de-sac as required by the City of Yelm. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The project will use little water, no rail, or air transportation. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. The Level 1 TIA identifies approximately 18 trips during the PM peak hour. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. The developer will pay a traffic mitigation fee to the City of Yelm. 15. PUBLIC SERVICES 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 not result in an increased need for public services. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None proposed. 16. UTILITIES Circle utilities currently available at the site: elec ~ n s w us is eleph e, sanita ewer, septic s tem, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Water ............................................City of Yelm Sewer ........................................... City of Yelm Gas ...............................................Puget Sound Energy Electricity .................................... Puget Sound Energy Telephone ................................... Quest Refuse ..........................................Pacific Disposal Page 11 SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make it's decision. 1 .~ ~ ~~. Signature: i' Date Submitted: ~~~'~ g:\text\pt\2002\02177.ec1