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EnvironmentalChecklist_Splash Park_draft 180214 (004)105 Yelm Ave W (360) 458-3835 Yelm, WA 98597 (360) 458-3144 FAX www.ci.yelm.wa.us City of Yelm Community Development Department ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Fee Date Received By File No. 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. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 1 CITY OF YELM CITY USE ONLY FEE: $150.00 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DATE REC'D BY: FILE NO. A.BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if any: 2. Name of applicant: 3. Address, phone number and email address of applicant and of any other contact person: 4. Date checklist prepared: 5. Agency requesting checklist: 6.Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to 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. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Yelm Splash Park A mazama pocket gopher survey has been completed for the project area and associated Biological Assessment submitted to USFWS; a Section 106 cultural resources survey was completed and submitted to DAHP. No resources were discovered. Informal consultation for pocket gophers has been requested. Consultation with USFWS for the mazama pocket gophers is in process Additional improvements to the City of Yelm Park are planned adjacent to the Splash Park and include new playground equipment, pathways, new bench / seating area, and picnic table. These activities are not dependent on the proposed splash park nor are they included in the CDBG funding. Begin Design of the selected facility February 2018 Complete Design and Environmental Permitting June 2018; Construction August - October 2018 City of Yelm January 19, 2018 City of Yelm, Public Works Department 901 Rhoton Road SE, Yelm, WA 98597 (360)458-8412 chadb@ci.yelm.wa.us Consultant - WHPacific, Inc. Melissa Becker (907)339-6522 mbecker@whpacific.com Department of Health approval of the water recirculation system will be needed following design completion. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist 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. 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. 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)? 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. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No unstable soils apparent in the area and no known history of unstable soils in the vicinity Yelm City Park is located east of the intersection of 1st Street and Mossman Ave. This is located in the City of Yelm in Thurston County, Washington in the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 17 North, Range 2 East (Figure 1). The proposal is for building an approximately 4000 square foot wet play area (splash park) located on the southerly portion of the existing Yelm City Park. The Splash Park will be located adjacent to the existing Community Center and 1st Street (State Route 507). The splash park will be constructed to accommodate all physical abilities and age groups. Soils are mapped as Spanaway gravelly sandy loam and Spanaway stony sandy loam. A recent cultural resources survey found that much of the Spanaway gravelly sandy loam has been removed by modern landscape modification but the underlying glacial outwash remains. 5% (estimated) The project area will be excavated for installation of below grade components and backfilled for above grade component installation. Excess or inappropriate fill will be disposed of at a permitted facility; if different or additional fill is required a commercial source will be used. Erosion is not expected from construction activities; appropriate erosion and sediment control devices will be installed prior to ground disturbing activities. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 3 g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction such as asphalt or buildings? h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: 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. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: 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? 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. 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. Approximately 2500 sq ft will be impervious surface with a water recirculating system below ground; exact area will depend on final design. BMPs will be installed prior to construction to mitigate sediment and contaminant runoff associated with earthwork and construction activities. Housekeeping measures will be employed during construction to maintain BMPs. Work areas will be fenced during construction activity and secured during non-work hours. Heavy equipment will be used to construct the splash park (temporary impacts); no emissions are expected from the project when completed. No off-site sources of emissions or odor are expected to affect the project. Equipment used for construction will comply with applicable emission requirements for size and type of equipment used Yelm Creek flows within approximately 0.4 miles NNE of the park; the headwaters for Thompson Creek are approximately 0.7 miles SW of the park.There are no surface water connections between Yelm City Park and these waterways. No wetlands are present in the project area. The project will not require any work over, in, or adjacent to the described waters. None No surface water withdrawls or diversions will be required for this project City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 4 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the site plan. 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. b. Groundwater: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. 2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity, protection, recharge areas, etc. 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). 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. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: The project area is not within a 100-year floodplain The proposal does not involve discharge of waste to surface waters; water used in the splash park will be contained within a recirculating system No withdrawl from or discharge to groundwater is part of the proposal. No waste material will be discharded into or onto the ground for this proposal. The underlying aquifer will not be impacted by this proposal; water for the splash park will be from existing municipal supplies Splash park design will include stormwater runoff collection and tie in to existing municipal systems. The quantity is expected to be minimal from the proposed project. Waste materials are not expected to enter ground or surface waters. Water used in the splash park will be recirculated and treated in a closed system. Erosion sediment control devices will be used during construction to reduce and control runoff. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 5 4.Plants a.Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: ____ deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other ____ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ____ shrubs ____ 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 b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? c. List threatened or endangered species known to be 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: 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, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other: b. List any priority, threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: 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. x x x x Non-native grasses and herbaceous plants will be removed No threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the project site. The project site is a city park; vegetation will be appropriate for the environment of a splash park None observed during site visits; songbirds likely occur. No known priority, threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the site. Mazama pocket gopher surveys were conducted and none were detected. The site is not part of a known migration route. No measures are proposed to preserve or enhance wildlife. The proposed project will use electricity already at the park to circulate water for the project needs. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 6 b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. 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: 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. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? 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. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: 8.Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so, describe. No impact to the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties is anticipated. The final project design will consider energy consumption in balance with other design needs There are no known environmental health hazards associated with the proposed project N/A N/A Existing noise in the area is associated with traffic (low volume), residential activities, and park use. No affects to the project are anticipated from existing noise in the area. Short-term noise would be generated by the project from construction activities; hours of construction would comply with local regulations. Long-term noise is expected to be similar to exisitng park use. Construction will be limited to hours allowed by local regulation. The current use of the site is a city park; adjacent properties are retail and residential properties. There is no knowledge of recent mineral extraction, agriculture, or forestry use of the site. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 7 c. Describe any structures on the site. d.Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? f. What is the current zoning classification of the site? g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? h. Has any part of the site been classified as a "natural resource", "critical" or "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: 9.Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. The project does not include any residences; park maintenance staff would work at the site periodically. tThe project would not displace any people. N/A No housing is provided by this project. No housing is eliminated by this project. The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is Parks and Open Space. The current zoning classisfication of the site is Parks and Open Space. N/A The project is included in the Park Master Plan Picnic shelters, restrooms, and a community center are in and adajacent to the park; the only structure on the project site is a storage building which will be repurposed for the recirculating water treatment system. No All of Yelm is a critical aquifer recharge area. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 8 c.Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: 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? b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: 11.Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: 12.Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation opportunities: N/A N/A None N/A Immediate vicinity site lighting; evening. No Use of the site at night is not expected None The site is within the city park The project will enhance existing recreational use of the park. N/A City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 9 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. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: 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. b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist for transit service? c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? 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). e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: A cultural resources survey was conducted; no resources were discovered on the project site; one local resource is eligible (water tower) and on the historic register. Two other structures were considered eligible on nearby parcels. No cultural resources were discovered on the site or immediately adjacent. None Mosman Avenue, 1st Street, and the Tenino trail serve the site; no change to transportation access is part of the project. No; no known plans No change to parking spaces as part of the project No change to existing transportation required. No 4 to 10 None City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 10 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: b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. 16.Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, 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 construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. 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: No None All services Modification to electrical and sanitary sewer for the water recirculation system are proposed City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 11 SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (Do not use this sheet for project actions.) When answering these questions, be aware of the extent of the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect critical or environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection, such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or natural resource areas? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 12 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.