Environmental Checklist
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CITY OF YELM
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
See attached map.
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Name of proposed project.
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Name of applicant.
Yelm Community Schools
PO Box476
Yelm, Washington 98597
Contact: Gerald W Schmidtke
3 Date checklist prepared.
November 20,1991
4 Agency requesting checklist
City of Yelm
5. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing if applicable)
The School DistrIct has completed the 10 percent annexation submittal to the City
of Yelm. Currently the district IS completIng the 75 percent submittal package
on the 85.36 acres for annexation, by the end of 1990, mto the City of Yelm.
6. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental
approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered
by your proposal? If yes, explain.
To my knowledge, there have been no applications filed or pending governmental
approvals that would drrectly affect this property However, there are several
existIng single-family residences, farms, etc., that may have at one time
submItted an environmental checklIst and review to Thurston County
7 Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further
activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain
At this time, we do not have any plan for future additions or expansions to this
annexation.
8 List any environmental information you know about that has been
prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
To my knowledge, there has been no environmental Information that has been
prepared dIrectly relating to this proposal.
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9. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for
your proposal, if known
Currently, the 10 percent annexation petltlOn notice has been filed and completed.
Presently, we are proceeding with the 75 percent petition and environmental
checklist, which is reqUired, and must be sent on by the City of Yelm to the
Thurston County Boundary of Adjustments for their review and approval.
10. Give brief, com plete description of your proposal, including the
proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several
questions later in the checklist that ask you to describe certain
aspects of you proposal, You do not need to repeat those answers on
this page
We are proposing to annex approximately 85.36 acres of mostly single family
reSidences, farms etc from Thurston County to the City of Yelm
11. 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.
For the exact area to be proposed for annexation, please see attached Annexation
Map and Legal Descriptions
B. ENVIRONMENT AL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a General description of the site
Flat. Rolling. hillv with some Donding.
b What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent
slope'
There is a small portlOn on the south of the site which exceeds 40 percent
slope
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 type was found to be a gravelly sandy loam, typical of Everett
solls characterIstics With some top soils and silts.
d Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in
the immediate vicinity? If so describe
With the relatively flat slope I know of no unstable soils In the
Immediate vicinity
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e Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any
filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
There is no proposed filling or grading as part of this annexation.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or
use? If so, generally describe.
The proposed annexation will not cause any erosion.
g About what percent of the site will be covered with
impervious surfaces after project constructions?
Other than the eXlstmg Improvements, there will be no Impervious
surfaces for this annexation.
h Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other
impacts to the earth, if any,
No measures are required as part of this proposed annexation.
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 five approximate
quantities if known
The proposed annexation will not produce any emissions.
b Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may
affect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
The proposed annexatIon abuts SR-507, and the town of Yelm, are sources
of off-SIte emIssions. However, these sources will not adversely affect
our proposal.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other
impacts to air, if any.
As part of this annexation, no measures are required.
3 . Water
a Surface
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate
vicinity of the site (including year-round and
seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)?
There are several areas withm the 85.36 acres which appear to
have seasonal ponds, ponds and potential wetlands.
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.
No work is being done as part of this annexation.
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.
No work IS bemg done as part of this annexation.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals
or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities, If known
No work is bemg done as part of this annexation.
5) Does the proposal lie within a lOO-year floodplain?
If so, note location on the site plan.
No this property is located entirely outside of any l00-year
floodplain.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste
materials to surface water? If so, describe the types
of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
No The annexation is to incorporate 85.36 acres into the City of
Yelm. However, there are a few eXIsting indivIdual septic
systems and drain field areas installed under the jurisdiction of
the Thurston County Health Department
b Ground
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be
discharged to ground water? If so, describe the types
of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
As part of thIS annexatIon, no groundwater will be withdrawn or
dIscharged.
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) 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.
The annexation is to incorporate 85.36 acres into the City of
Yelm. However, there are a few existing individual septic
systems and drainfield areas installed under the jurisdiction of
the Thurston County Health Department.
c Water Runoff
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
Portions of the site dram into ponds which will be preserved in
their entirety Storm drainage water will contmue to be
discharged into these areas maintaining the existing groundwater
storage
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters?
If so, generally describe.
No change.
d. Proposed measured to reduce or control surface, ground, and
runoff water impacts, if any
Not applicable
4. Plants
a Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
-X-declduous tree. alder. maple. aspen, other fruit
X evergreen tree: fir. cedar. pIDe. other
X shrubs
X grass
X pasture
crop or grain
X wet soil plants: cattail. buttercup. bulrush. skunk
cabbage.other
X water plants: !ilx.. eelgrass, millfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or
altered?
No vegetation will be removed or altered in this annexation.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near
the site
This annexation is farmland and home sites. To my knowledge, there are
no known threatened or endangered species on or near the site.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other
measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if
any
Not applicable under this annexation.
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:
X birds: hawk. heron, eagle, songbirds. crows. game birds
X mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, skunk raccoon. small rodents
fish. bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish
b List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or
near the site
To my knowledge, there are no known threatened or endangered species
known to be on or near the site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so explain
To my knowledge, the site IS not part of a major migration route.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any.
None are requITed as part of thiS annexation.
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 proposed annexation will not require a change in use of energy at this
time
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.
None
7 . Environmental Health
a.Are there any environmental health hazards, including
exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion,
spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this
proposal? If so, describe.
None.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be
required
None are requIred.
2) Proposed measured to reduce or control environmental
health hazards, if any
None are required.
b Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect
your project (for example traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
The only nOIse In this area is from SR-507 and traffic noise from
the City of Yelm, This noise IS there now and will not change
because of thIS annexation.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or
associated with the project on a short-term or long-
term basis (for example: traffic, construction,
operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would
come from the site
No nOIse wIll be created from the proposed annexation.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts,
if any
None are needed for this annexation.
8 Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties.
The majority of the SItes are single-famIly dwellings and farms. Other
adjacent parcels are used as farms, single-family dwellIngs and golf
course.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If describe.
There are some small farms located on and near the site.
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c Describe any structures on the site
The site has single-family dwillings and small farms.
d Will any structures be demolished.
No structures will be demolished as part of this annexation.
e. What is the current zoning designation of the site?
One single-famIly residential umt per five acres.
f What is the current comprehensive plan designation for the
site?
This area is within the urban growth management boundaries of the City of
Yelm , with zoning for that area is single-family and one house per two
acres.
g If' applicable, what is the current shoreline master program
designation of the site?
Not applicable
h Has any part of the site been classified as an
"'environmentally sensitive" area? If' so, specify.
This area is in the Thurston County aquifer sensitive area as designated
within the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan.
Approximately how many people would reside or work in the
com pleted project?
We have approximately 42 people living on the 85.36 acres.
j Approximately how many people would the completed project
displace?
This annexation does not displace any residents.
k Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,
if any
Not applicable.
Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with
existing and projected land uses and plans, if any
The latest revision of the "Yelm!fhurston County Joint Plan" mandates that the
proposed annexation Will be reviewed by the City of Yelm as well as Thurston
County The projected land use shall be based on the policy and intent of the f
final joint plan.
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9. Housing
a Approximately how many units would be provided, if any?
Indicate whether high, middle, or low income housing.
There will be no change in the present number of homes.
b Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated?
Indicate whether high middle, or low income housing.
Not applicable.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any
There will be no impact on hOUSIng as part of this annexation.
10 Aesthetics
a What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not
including antennas
There are no proposed structures as part of this annexation.
b What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or
obstructed?
Not applicable
c Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any.
Not applicable
11 Light and Glare
a What type of light or glare will the proposals produce? What
time of day would it mainly occur?
Not applicable.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard
or interfere with views?
Not applicable
c What existing off-state sources of light or glare may affect your
proposal?
There are minor off-SIte sources of light and glare whIch abut into the proposed
annexation. These sources would Include vehicular from Highway 509 and Mill
Road and street and building lightIng. These sources of lighting should have no
effect on thIS proposal.
d, Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,
if any
Not applicable.
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12 . Recreation
a What designation and informal recreational opportunities are in
the immediate vicinity?
There is a 18 hole golf course, cIty park and school facilitIes available to the
public
b Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational
uses/ If so, describe
The proposed annexation will not displace any existing recreational uses.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation
including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project
or applicant, if any
As part of this annexation, no impacts will result.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for,
national, state or local preservation registers to be on or next to
the site If so, generally describe.
To my knowledge, there are no known places or objects listed on, or proposed
for, the natIOnal, state, or local preservation registers wlthm the proposed a
annexed area.
b Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,
archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on
or next to the site.
There is the McKenZIe house off SR-507 registered in the Washington State
OAHP Within the current cIty count, there are a number of structures identified
in the "1989/90 Town Histonc Building Inventory" as having historic
significance.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any.
Notj requITed.
14 Transportation
a Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on-
site plans, if any
The proposed annexation property abuts SR-507, as well as Mill Road.
Please see Site Plan.
b Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the
approximate distance to the nearest transit stop.
There IS no publIc tranSIt system serving the city of Yelm.
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c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have?
How many would the project eliminate?
Not applicable
d Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or
im provements to existing roads or streets, not including
driveways?
This annexation requires that no new roads be dedicated.
e Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of)
water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe.
Not applicable.
f How many vehicular trip per day would be generated by the
completed project? If' known, indicate when peak volumes would
occur
No additIonal traffic WIll result from this annexation.
g Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if
any
At thIS tIme, there are no proposed measures required as part of the annexation.
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.
No additional publIc serVIces wiIJ be needed as a result of this annexation.
b Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any
Not applicable
16. Utilities
a Circle utilities currently available at the site electricitv. gas,
water.. refuse service. telephone. sanitary sewer, seDtic svstem,
other
b Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the
utilities providing the service, and the general construction
activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might
be needed.
With the approval of the annexation the utilities are as follows:
Sewer
Sewer wiIJ be provided by the City of Yelm at
property owners expense.
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Water will be supplied by the City of Yelm at
property owners expense.
Water
3 Power Power will be provided by Puget Sound Power and
Light.
4 Natural Gas Not Available.
5 Telephone Telephone will be provided by Yelm Telephone
6 Cable TV Cable will be provided by Viacom.
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand the lead agency is
relying on them its deCISIon.
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