Environmental ChecklistCITY OF YELM
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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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 environment
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 impact.
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 referenced in the
checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal,"
"proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
CITY OF YELM
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
CITY USE ONLY
FEE: $150.00
DATE RECD
BY:
FILE NO.
1. Name of proposed project, if any: Preliminary Plat, Benum and Coyne Property
2. Name of applicant: Robert L. Coyne
3. Address and phone number of applicant and of any other contact person:
c/o Benum Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 73130, Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 845-5555
4. Date checklist prepared: October 21, 2002
5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The applicant proposes to complete the project in two phases, within 5 years of preliminary plat
approval.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected
with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No plans for future additions other than the phasing schedule mentioned under item #6.
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 will be prepared as a part of this proposal.
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 known.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Preliminary Plat, Shoreline management Substantial Development Permit, Site Development Permit
Approval, Final Plat, and Building permits.
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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.
The Applicant requests approval of a preliminary plat application in order to subdivide a 28.02
acre ownership into 108-lots for single-family residential use. The subdivision will be served by
City of Yelm water and sewer systems and public streets.
12. Location of 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.
The project site is located east of Wilkeson Road, west of the railroad and south of the Centralia
Power Canal in the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, and the Northwest Quarter of Section 20 of
Township 17 North, Range 2 East.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
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 percent slope)?
Approximately 8 percent across a small portion of the site near its southeast corner.
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.
The Soil Survey of Thurston County, Washington, prepared by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, lists the on-site soils as Spanaway Gravelly Sandy
Loam, and 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.
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Approximately 35,000 cubic yards of grading will be done on-site in order to built roads,
utility systems and to prepare the site for future homes. No export or import of material is
anticipated.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
The probability that erosion would occur is extremely low due to the type of soil on-site and
the gentle gradients.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction such as asphalt or buildings?
Roads, driveways, sidewalks and patios 21.3 + percent. Buildings 17.7 + percent.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
A temporary erosion control plan will be submitted to the City prior to any site development
and will be implemented according. Any erosion potentials would be mitigated in
accordance with City regulations.
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 if known.
During construction, dust and exhaust fumes will be generated by construction equipment.
On completion of the future residences, automobile exhaust and possibly wood smoke will
be emitted from the site as a result of normal residential activities.
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:
During construction, the project will be watered, as necessary, to control dust.
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?
The Centralia Power Canal borders the site to the north.
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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.
Roads, utility systems and houses will be constructed within 300 feet of the canal. See
the accompanying application for Shoreline Management Substantial Development for
details.
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. See the accompanying application for Shoreline Management Substantial
Development for details.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known.
No.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the site plan.
No, per the Federal Emergency Management Agencies' FIRM Panel #53018803550.
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.
No. The project will be served by City water and sewer systems. There will be no direct
discharge to groundwater but some release can be expected from on-site percolation from
the stormwater release system and individual lot roof drain percolation systems.
2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity,
protection, recharge areas, etc.
The Thurston County Critical Areas Inventory -Aquifer Recharge Areas identifies this
area as extreme.
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 by products; agricultural
chemicals).
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There will be no direct discharge to groundwater but some release can be expected from
on-site percolation from the stormwater release system and individual lot roof drain
percolation systems. Sanitary sewer service to the subdivision will be provided by the
City.
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 waters? If so, describe.
Stormwater runoff from the roads and other impervious surfaces will be collected and
directed in a pipe system to the stormwater treatment and disposal system to be located in
Tract C. There will be individual percolation systems on each lot, where soils permit, to
percolate stormwater from roof, patio and driveway drainage. All aspects of the storm
drainage system design will be subject to review and approval by the City.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
See 1 above.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Maintenance of a stormwater collection treatment and release system is extremely
important. Cooperation between the City, the developer and future home owners could
result in education programs designed to provide information and technical expertise to
ensure that water quality is maintained and that the system functions properly.
Information regarding the proper use of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides could be
provided in an effort to reduce water quality impacts.
4. Plants
a. Check types of vegetation found on the site and list specific species:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen; other
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine; other
X shrubs
_ grass
_ 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?
Most natural vegetation in the area of the roads and lots will be removed. Natural vegetation
will be retained to the maximum extend possible in the area of the canal and in the open
space Tracts A and B. Tracts A and B comprise approximately 13.2 percent of the site.
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c. List threatened or endangered plant 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:
Appropriate landscaping will be provided through adherence to the City's landscape code.
Please see the accompanying Conceptual Landscape Planning Plan for details of street and
open space planting. Also, each lot would be expected to provide its own landscape
program.
5. Animals
a. Circle any birds or animals that have been observed on or near the site, or that 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, shellfish; other: _
b. List any priority, threatened or endangered animal species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
None known.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
See 4.b. above.
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.
Electricity and natural gas will be utilized as principal heating and lighting sources for the
future single family residences.
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:
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All structures will be constructed to meet current building codes.
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.
No.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None proposed due to lack of significant environmental impacts.
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.
Noise associated with construction and development of the property will have a short
term impact during regular working hours. Full development of the project will have a
longer term impact limited to typical residential community background noise.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
No special measures are proposed due to lack of significant environmental impacts.
Also, see 4.b. above.
8. Land And Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
North -Centralia Power Canal and Residential (Nisqually Pines)
East, South and West -Large parcel single-family and agriculture
b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? Is so, describe.
The site may have been used for pasture. Currently, it is vacant, unimproved and not
actively used.
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
None.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Urban.
f. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
R-4 Residential.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
Urban.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "natural resource", "critical" or
"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, please specify.
No.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Approximately 274 at a multiplier of 2.54.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
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:
The proposal is compatible with the comprehensive plan, zoning and subdivision codes.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing.
108 middle income.
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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 proposed.
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?
35 feet. The principal exterior building material proposed is wood.
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.b. above.
11. Light And Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly
occur?
The future development will produce exterior and interior lighting typical of asingle-family
residential community.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
The light generated from the completed development is not likely to interfere with views or
affect wildlife.
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:
See 4.b. above.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
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Golf courses, playgrounds, hiking trails and sports centers are easily accessible from the
proposed project site.
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:
The project will provide footpaths in the open space Tracts A and B.
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.
None known.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None proposed.
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.
Existing and proposed access to the site is provided by Wilkeson Road. See site plan for
details.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist for transit
service?
No. No known plans exist to serve the site with transit.
c. How many parking spaces would the complete project have? How many would the project
eliminate?
Provided 216, eliminated 0.
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).
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New sidewalks and traffic land improvements will be provided along the Wilkeson Road
frontage. Sidewalks will be provided along the internal subdivision streets. Off road foot
paths will be installed in open space Tracts A and B.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation?
If so, generally describe.
The project is adjacent to the railroad but will not use rail service.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known,
indicate when peak volumes would occur.
Approximately 1,100.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
See 14.d. above. Adequate sight distance will be provided at intersections. The TFC per
Chapter 15.40 will apply.
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:
It is anticipated that the completed project may increase the need for fire protection, police
protection and schools.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
The impacts on public services will be mitigated through payment of an assortment of taxes
and fees by the developer and future property owners.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electrici ,natural gas, water, refuse service,
telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system; other.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and
the general utility construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed.
Water City of Yelm
Sewer City of Yelm
Natural Gas PSE
Electrical Power PSE
Telephone Yelm Telephone Co.
Cable Yelm Telephone Co.
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