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Environmental Review City o f Ye l m Date Re By File No. ~/ ~t~ Community Development Department ENVIRONMENTAL EL NINGTON CHECKLIST Instructions: 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. 105 Yelm Avenue Weat (360) 458-3835 PO Box 479 (360) 458-3144 FAX Yelm, WA 98597 www.ciyedm.wa.us CITY OF YELM A. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST BACKGROUND CITY USE ONLY FEE: $150.00 DATE RECD BY: FILE NO. Name of proposed project, if any: Brown's Auto Sales and Service Name of applicant: Mike Brown Address, phone number and email address of applicant and of any other contact person: Mike Brown 16510 106th Avenue SE, Yelm, WA 98597 360.458.1421 George Berry PO Box 73635, Puyallup, WA 98373 360.832.4432 rainierfund@hotmail.com Date checklist prepared: February 3, 2005 Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):Development and construction in 1-2 phases during 2005-2006 is proposed. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) has been prepared by Perametrix and is attached hereto. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. None are pending. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Yelm: Site Plan Approval and building permits. City of Yelm Environments! Checklist Page t 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. A 5634 s.f. auto sales building and an 8500 s.f. auto-related support services building are proposed to be constructed at the northeast corner of Yelm Avenue and Creek Street adjacent to the existing Chevron station and Brown's Car Care facility. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. You need not duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. Lot 2 of short plat 8167 and parcels B and C of BLA 02-8324. The sites are located at the northeast corner of Yelm Avenue and Creek Street in Section 29, Township 17 North, Range 2 East, W.M. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): la , rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The site is level, except for an existing storm water retention pond and bio-swale. 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 stony sandy loam. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Excavation and grading will be required for the construction of building foundations, parking areas and driveways. Approximately 2500 yards of on-site soil will be relocated through balanced cut and fill operations. Excavated soil will be stockpiled for re-use. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Some erosion may occur during construction. City of Yeim Environmental Checklist Page 2 g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction such as asphalt or buildings? Approximately 90 percent. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Spanaway series soils are inherently resistant to erosion. An erosion control plan will be implemented. Grading will be performed under the supervision of a professional geotechnical engineer. Dust will be controlled by watering during dry weather. Exposed earth surfaces will be landscaped to prevent post- construction erosion. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile exhaust, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities i# known. On-site vehicular emissions will increase relative to current levels of particulate matter. Dust levels may increase during the construction period. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Watering of the site will be used to control dust during dry-weather construction. 3. Water a. Surface Water 1) Is there any surface water body or wetland on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? If yes, describe type and provide names. State what stream or river it flows into? Yelm Creek is off-site to the east. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No. 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. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist ~9e 3 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the site plan. No. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No. b. Groundwater: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Storm water runoff from pavement, roofs and landscaping will be controlled by on-site infiltration in accordance with requirements of the Washington State Department of Ecology (WSDOE) Drainage Manual. 2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity, protection, recharge areas, etc. Do not know. 3) Describe waste material that will be discharged into or onto the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (such as domestic sewage; industrial byproducts; agricultural chemicals). None. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1 } Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. See 3.b.1, above. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Some silt, metals and/or oils may be suspended in infiltrated runoff. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: The quality of storm water runoff will be enhanced prior to infiltration in accordance with requirements of the WSDOE Drainage Manual. The City of Yelm will provide sanitary sewer and water service. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: _X_ deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other _X shrubs _X~ grasses pasture crops or grains wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 4 b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Existing vegetation will be removed from construction areas. The site was previously logged and cleared of nearly all native vegetation. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Construction areas will be professionally landscaped with lawn as well as native and ornamental species of trees and shrubs. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, ducks, eagle, songbirds, the :Native Northwest species mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, the :Native Northwest species fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other: b. List any priority, 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: See 4.d. 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, gasoline, heating oil, wood, solar etc.) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc. Buildings will use electricity and natural gas for power and heat, respectively. 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: Buildings will be designed to comply with applicable energy codes. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 5 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spills, of hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. Vehicular activity will increase as will the presence of associated fuels and lubricants. 1 } Describe special emergency services that might be required. Fire and/or rescue services may be required in the event of accidents. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Vehicular and pedestrian circulation will be designed to minimize the potential of accidents. Facilities will meet applicable building and fire codes. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? None. 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. During the construction period, daytime noise levels will increase due to vehicular equipment and tools. Long-term increased human activity and vehicular traffic will cause local day-night noise levels (LpN) to increase by less than 3 dBA. According to USEPA criteria, the impact will be "slight". 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction equipment will meet applicable noise standards. Construction activity will occur during normal working hours. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The sites are vacant. A residence exists on a large lot to the north. A furniture store is under construction to the east. Apartments are located across Creek Street to the west. Commercial businesses are across Yelm Avenue to the south. b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so, describe. No. c. Describe any structures on the site. None. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 6 e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Comercial. f. What is the current zoning classification of the site? C-1. g. if applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a "natural resource", "critical" or "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Businesses may employ 30-45 part-time and/or full-time staff. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The proposal conforms with the site's existing comprehensive plan and zoning designations. 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 principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Height - 35 feet, or less. Exterior materials -Metal, stucco and masonry siding. Roofing -Metal and asphalt. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page ~ b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: See 4.d. Buildings will conform with applicable City of Yelm zoning regulations and Design Guidelines. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Night lighting of buildings and common areas will be required for safety and security. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Exterior lighting will be operated at levels that provide adequate illumination for on-site safety and security without excessive glare or off-site "spill-over". 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Nisqually Valley Golf Course and the Nisqually River. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation opportunities: On-site land uses will provide new recreation/shopping opportunities via a variety of commercial businesses. 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. No. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 8 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: All work will be halted and responsible officials will be notified if cultural materials are found during construction. 14. Transportation a. Identify sidewalks, trails, public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Yelm Avenue, Creek Street and 106th Avenue provide access to the site. 106th Avenue is now being extended by others easterly and then southerly through the adjacent property to an intersection with Yelm Avenue. Aright- in/right-out driveway exists on Yelm Avenue. A sidewalk needs to be constructed at Yelm Avenue. Two full-movement driveways and sidewalks exist on 106th Avenue. b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist for transit service? Yes, transit service is available on Yelm Avenue. A bus stop is located west of the site at Nisqually Plaza. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? 32 exterior striped stalls, approximately 9 interior stalls and unstriped parking for approximately 15-20 vehicles will be provided. 8 stalls will be eliminated. d. Will the proposal require any new sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, or improvements to existing sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). See 14.a. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Approximately 39 vehicle trips will be new to the local street system during the P.M. peak hour. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: See 14.a, 14.b and 14.d. Impact mitigation fees will be paid, at the time building permits are issued for individual land uses. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 9 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: Demand for additional public services will be typical of those associated with other commercial developments in Yelm. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Increased tax revenues will result from implementation of the proposal and occupancy by its residents; property taxes, sales taxes, etc.. Impact mitigation fees, if applicable, will be paid. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: lectrici ,natural as, water, refus ervice, tele hone, sanita sewe ,septic system, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Adjacent utilities will be extended on- site in accordance with applicable City requirements. Storm drainage -Private on-site retention (the existing bio-swale and retention pond will be re-constructed with underground retention). Sewer and water -City of Yelm. Electricity & natural gas - Puget Sound Energy. Telephone - Ycom Networks. Refuse - Lemay C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the City of Yelm is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: ~' Date Submitted // Fch o.5 City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 70