MDNSSEPA NO: 8291
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent: Evergreen Devco., Inc.
Description of Proposal: Construction of a 14,490 sq. ft. Walgreens Drug Store.
Location of the Proposal: 10540 Hwy 507 SE, Yelm, WA 98597. NW corner of Yelm Avenue E
and Creek Street.
Section/Township/Range: Tax Parcel numbers 22730140200, 22730140201, and 22730140202,
Section 20, Township 17, Range 2E.
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(2)(c). 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
Lead agency: City of Yelm
Responsible Official: Shelly Badger, City Administrator
Date of Issue: September 4, 2001
Comment Deadline: 5:00 P.M. September 19, 2001
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S elly adger, Admi istrato `
This Mitigated Deter ination of NonSignificance is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-
340(2). The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5:00 p.m., September 19, 2001. Comments must be
submitted to Catherine Carlson, Community Development Director at, City of Yelm, 105 Yetm Ave. W., P.O. Box
479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5:00 p.m., September 19, 2001.
You may appeal this determination to the Yelm City Council, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no
later than 5:00 p.m., September 26, 2001. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact
Agnes Bennick, City Clerk, to learn more about the procedures for SEPA appeals. This MDNS 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 (14.08), 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DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE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, September 7, 2001
Posted in public areas: Tuesday, September 4, 2001.
Copies to: -Dept. of Ecology w/checklist September 4, 2001
All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners.
ATTACHMENT
SEPA CASE NO.: 8291
This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and
impacts and mitigation reflected in the following:
• Environmental Checklist (dated July 25, 2001)
• Traffic Impact Analysis (dated July, 2001, Prepared by The Shea Group)
• Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated July, 2001, Prepared by The Shea
Group)
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 76 new trips, with a
credit for existing uses. The applicant is eligible for an economic benefit credit as provided
by Ordinance 580.
2. Access to Yelm Avenue shall be restricted to full movement inbound, but limited to
right-turn only movement outbound. The Yelm Avenue access shall include an island to
prevent left turn movements. The applicant shall submit detail drawings to the Community
Development Department for review and approval. A full access shall be allowed along
Creek Street as shown on the site plan.
3. OAPCA and City Demolition permits are required for the demolition of the existing
structures. Existing wells, septic tanks, and septic drainfields are to be abandoned as per
State, and County regulations.