SPR Approval
City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
POBox 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
(360) 458-3244
June 8, 2000
Stanley Paulus
SSOE, Inc
3015112th Avenue N E., Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98004
Re SPR-00-8249-YL - Safeway Fueling Station - Notice of Final Decision
Dear Mr Paulus.
The Site Plan Review Committee has considered your application for the above referenced project and
finds that as conditioned below, the proposed project is consistent with the Yelm Comprehensive Plan
and all applicable City policy's and development standards. The approved project consist of seven
fueling islands (14 fueling positions), kiosk, landscaping and infrastructure improvements as depicted on
drawings (signed set enclosed) prepared by SSOE, Inc, dated May 11, 2000
Pursuant to Chapter 1549, Integrated Project Review Process, a project which is subject to Site Plan
Approval is a Type II Permit and can be appealed to the City Council An appeal must be filed within 14
days of the date of this notice
The affected property owners may request a change in property tax valuation from the Thurston County
Tax Assessor's Office
The proiect is approved subiect to the followinQ conditions of approval.
Environmental
A Modified Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance was issued on June 6, 2000 Prior to issuance of
building permits all final mitigation measures identified in the Modified Mitigated Determination of
NonSignificance shall be met.
Transportation
Finding Yelm is a small compact community most directly affected by two state highways which bisect
the community The two state highways are used by local residents for transportation throughout
the city and for access to commercial and residential areas throughout the community In lieu of
widening existing streets, the City has elect to create certain alternatives, Y-1, Y-2, Y-3 which will
avoid the need to significantly widen existing streets, and particularly Yelm Avenue New
developments do in fact burden the city's central streets, and unless the bypass alternatives are
accomplished, the City would have to require developers to pay the cost of the internal street
widening The city plans show and the City finds that adequate facilities will be accomplished
better and in a timely fashion by bypass facilities as a substitute for the widening of existing
facilities As a result, the City finds that the regional plans in fact benefit projects in all areas on
the City and will accomplish the goal of providing adequate facilities to City standards within a
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reasonable time to serve the demands created by the proposed project.
The following condition is based on the Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by Heffron
Transportation, dated February 29, 2000 and Transportation Letter dated May 3, 2000
Condition of Approval
As required in the Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance the applicant shall mitigate traffic
impacts to the transportation system. Mitigation includes payment of the Transportation Facility
Charge (TFC) for 33 new pm peak hour trips generated by the project. The total TFC is
$24,750 00 The TFC is payable at building permit issuance
Water
Finding The City's Water Comprehensive' Plan identifies a portion of the City area for service The City
is pursuing additional land areas for approval and the extension of facilities. Completion of such
activities is dependent on grand and developer funding, as well as planned bonding and existing
public funds. the status of such plans and funding sources must be considered in any review of
concurrency Developer extensions and or dedications, latecomer agreements, oversizing
agreements, and the creation of local improvement districts may all be considered In the event
of a new funding source, however, concurrency is not found until the funding source is in fact in
pace - e.g award of a grant, a binding letter commitment for third parting funding, or the
successful formation of a local improvement district. Any necessary water rights are considered,
only after approved for municipal use by the Washington State Department of Ecology, or
appropriate appeals board, and the time for appeal or challenge has expired
Condition of Approval
The applicant shall connect each new building to the City water system. The cost of connection
is established by City resolution and is payable at building permit. The meter fee shall be per the
City fee schedule The applicant shall submit civil drawings for approval
Sewer
Finding: The city's Sewer Comprehensive Plan identifies a portion of the City area for service. The City
is pursuing additional land areas or approval and the extension of facilities. Completion of such
activities is dependent on grand and developer funding, as well as planned bonding and existing
public funds. The status of such plans and funding sources must be considered in any review of
concurrency Developer extensions and or dedications, latecomer agreements, oversizing
agreements, and the creation of local improvement districts may all be considered. In the event
of a new funding source, however, concurrency is not found until the funding source is in fact in
pace - e g award of a grant, a binding letter commitment for third parting funding, or the
successful formation of a local improvement district.
Condition of Approval
The applicant shall connect to the City STEP sewer system The cost of connection is
established by City resolution. An Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) equals 240 gallons of water
consumption per day Inspection fees shall be per the City Fee Schedule. The applicant shall
submit final civil drawings for approval
Drainaqe/Stormwater.
Finding The completed project will increase impervious surfaces on the site and adjacent streets.
Impervious surfaces create storm water runoff When uncontrolled and untreated storm water
runoff can create health and safety hazards YMC requires all development to comply with the
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Stormwater Manual for the control and treatment of stormwater runoff Stormwater facilities
require continued maintenance to ensure they remain in proper working condition
Conditions of Approval.
1 The applicant shall design and construct all storm water facilities in accordance with the
DOE Storm Water Manual, as adopted by the City of Yelm Best Management Practices
(BMP's) are required during construction The applicant submit a final civil plans for the
stormwater system
2. The applicant shall submit a storm water operation and maintenance plan to the Public
Works Department for approval prior to final plat approval
Design Guidelines
Finding The City of Yelm has adopted Design Guidelines for its commercial zones The Design
Guidelines require all development to deal with the following design issues Site planning, pedestrian
access, vehicular access and parking, building design and site design and landscaping
Conditions of Approval
1 Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit a final landscape and
irrigation plan to the Planning Department for approval Please refer to enclosed redline
plan for changes Installation of the improvements approved in the plan must occur prior
to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
2. Building plans must meet the applicable guidelines from the Design Guidelines Manual
Signage
This approval does not constitute signage approval or imply approval of sign size or location The
applicant shall be responsible for submit a sign permit application and securing a sign permit.
If you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance please contact me at (360) 458-8408
Sincerely,
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Catherine Carlson
Community Development Director
cc. Honda Cherng, Safeway
Shelly Badger
Tim Peterson
Gary Carlson
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SEPA NO 8249
MODIFIED MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent:
Stanley Paulus, SSOE, Inc.
Description of Proposal
The proposal has been revised increasing the number of fueling stations
to be constructed from five to seven, resulting in a total of 14 fueling
positions (increase of four positions.)
Location of the Proposal
Safeway Site, 1109 Yelm Avenue East, Yelm, WA
Section/T ownship/Range.
NE 1/4, Section 30, Township 17N Range 2E, Tax Parcel 22730110400
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 43.21C 030(2Xc). 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 ( no additional mitigation has occurred from the revised
proposal. )
Lead agency'
Responsible Official'
City of Yelm
Shelly Badger, City Administrator
DatE1, of Original Issue.
Date: Of Re-Issue.
Comment Deadline.
April 20, 2000
June 6, 2000
No Comment Period
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, City Administr
This Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-
340(2).
This MONS 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 Title (17), Critical Areas Ordinance (1408), Storm water
Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual (DOE), Uniform Building Code, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Title (14), Road Design Standards, Platting and Subdivision Title (16), and the Shoreline Master Program.
DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Published Nisqually Valley News, Friday, June 9, 2000
Posted in public areas. Tuesday, June 6, 2000
Copies to. Dept. of Ecology, agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners, Thursday, June
6, 2000 .
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ATTACHMENT
SEPA CASE NO 8249
This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and impacts and
mitigation reflected in the following'
· Environmental Checklist (dated March 6,2000, prepared by SSOE, Inc.)
· Traffic Impact Analysis (dated February 29,2000, prepared by Heffron Transportation, Inc.)
· Transportation Letter - reflecting amended site plan (dated May 3, 2000, prepared by Heffron
Transportation, Inc.)
And the following conditions
1 The applicant shall contribute $750 per new PM peak hour trip generated by the project. The
Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on 33 new pm peak hour trips, the proponent
will be responsible for a TFC of $24,75000 which is payable at time of building permit.
2. Underground fuel storage tanks must be approved and permitted by the Washington State
Department of Ecology
3 The applicant shall submit a Hazardous Waste Spill and Containment Plan to Thurston County
I Public Health and Social Services Department for review and approval.
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