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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if any
GMS Townhomes
2. Name of applicant:
GMS Construction Inc.
3. Address, phone number and email address of applicant and of any other contact person:
Robert Sageman
PO Box 42~ Y
Spanaway, WA 98387
253.606.4935
4. Date checklist prepared:
July 2006
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Yelm
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Construction to begin immediately after site plan and engineering approval is
issued.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
Not at Phis time.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Soils Analysis, Drainage Report.
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.
Yes, those projects associated with the Tahoma Terra proposal.
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1g. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
SEPA determination, grading plan approval, engineering plan approval demolition
permit and building plan approval.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and [he
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 repeal those answers
on this page.
Site Plan Approval to construct 15 residential units on a 1.0-acre parcel.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, rf 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 detail
plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
The project is located along Longmire Street, in section 24, Township 17, Range 1
EastWM.
Thurston County Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 21724410200
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. EARTH
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes,
mountainous, other:
The property is vegetated with pasture grasses, trees and under-story
plants. An old residence is located on the property. The site can be characterized
as flat fo rolling.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate slope)?
Approximately 4%
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,
specrfy them and note any prime farmland.
The soil type listed for the site in the Soils Survey of Thurston
County, Washington, Sheet 24; Spanaway sandy gravelly loam 0-3.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe.
There are no indications of unstable soils in the area.
e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filing or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Grading will be necessary on this site (or purposes of building
driveways, building pads and stormwafer /acilities.
In general, we expect there will be approximately 2,000 cubic yards of
material that will be cut, moved, processed and used as fill to balance
the sites earthwork needs. There are no significant physical features,
i.e., hills, rock outcroppings, etc., that will require significant changes in
the overall landscape o! the area. Please refer to the Preliminary
Grading and Drainage Plan for details.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe.
There is always the potential of erosion especially during excavation
work. However, due to the topography of the site, all erosion will 6e
contained on site.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (tor example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 49%.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth, if any:
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The installations of erosion control measures, i.e., silt fences, catch
basin filters, etc., will be installed for purposes of controlling erosion
potential during the excavation phase of construction. Long-term
erosion control measures will involve significant landscaping of all
disturbed areas.
AIR
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 give approximate
quantities if known.
During the pro%ect there will be emissions from construction
equipment and construction personnel vehicles. Occasional dust
may be generated 6y the construction activities as well. Following
construction, there will be emissions from automobiles driven by
residents and visitors of the facility.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
No there are not.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air
any:
All equipment used on site during construction will be equipped with
standard emission control devices. If dust is a problem, water trucks
will be used to keep [he soil damp. Comply with Air Quality Standards
when demolishing the existing structure.
3. WATER
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface waterbody on or in the immediate vicinity of the
site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes,
ponds, wetland)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If
appropriate, state what stream or river it Flows into.
There are no wetlands in the immediate vicinity of the project
site.
This property and the surrounding parcels are located within
an aquifer recharge area according to County Comp. Plan Map
M-8.
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 it will not.
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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 fll material.
Not applicable.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if
known.
No it will not.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note
locations on the site plan.
Referring to the December 1, 1982 Thurston County Flood
Insurance Rate Map (Community-Panel Number 530188 0335 C),
within this proposal there is no 100-year Oood plain on site.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to
surface water? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated
volume of discharge.
There is no waste materials proposed to be discharged to the
surface waters.
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to
ground water? Give general description, purpose and approximate
quantities, if known.
No groundwater will be withdrawn.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from
septic tanks or other sources,'rf 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 (rf applicable), or the
number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
No waste materials will be discharged to ground water.
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 water? If so,
describe.
Urban Development runoffwill be collected and inhltrefed into
the grounds. See Drainage Report
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,
generally describe.
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Not likely with an appropriately designed, approved and
installed stormwater system.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water
impacts, if any:
See detailed storm drainage report and drainage plan.
4. PLANTS
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
x deciduous Uee: alder, maple, aspen, other
x evergreen tree: fr, cedar, pine, other
x shrubs
x_ grass
_x_ pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullbrush, 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?
Some existing trees and pasture areas will be removed to make room
for driveways and home sites.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None identified.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any.
All disturbed areas will be re-landscaped with landscaping suitable to
[he area.
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 (See Appendix D of Final EIS):
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known [o be on or near the site.
None identified.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Not to our knowledge.
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None proposed.
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used
to meet [he wmpleted project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be
used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
Electricity and natural gas will provide the energy needs of the units.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
This project will not affect fhe potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties. No structures will be exceeding 35 feet in height.
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:
The buildings will be designed in compliance with all current energy
efficiency codes. All appliances will be selected with energy
conservation in mind.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fre and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could
occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
No. But, there is always a small potential that ~re or a fuel spill could
occur on site during construction.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services other than standard medical
emergency response is expected for this project.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health
hazards, rf any:
None proposed.
b. Noise
1) Whal types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project
(for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
There are no noises in the area that will affect this project.
2) Wha[ 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.
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Short-term noise will be generated during construction of the
project. This will primadly be composed of equipment noise
during clearing and grading, and other construction noise while
homes are being built.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
ConsVUCtion will take place during daylight hours only and will
comply with Yelm requirements pertaining fo noise.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Currently, an old abandoned residence is located on the property.
Adjacent properties to the north and west is [he previously approved
master planned development of Tahoma Terra. Property to the south
is the Terra Valley Golf Course and to the east is an exiting apartment
complex.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Not in recent history.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
There is an existing residence that includes a house, and out buildings.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Yes. The existing residence that includes a house, and out buildings
will all be removed.
e. W hat is the current zoning classifcation on the site?
The site is zoned R-14 -High Density Residential.
f. What is the cunent comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The City Land Use Element of the Comprehensive P/an and its
associated environmental impact statement, classified the land as
High Density Residential.
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 an "environmentally sensitive" area?
If so, speciy.
Yes, this property and the surrounding parcels are located
within an aquifer recharge area.
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project?
Based on 15 units and 2.3 persons per household, 35 people would be
expected to reside in the completed project.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
No one will be displaced as the old house is abandoned.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None proposed.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, rf any:
This project is subject to [he land use and environmental approval
process as set /orth in state and local codes. Considerable effort has
been taken to ensure the project is compatible with Yelm's
Comprehensive Plan and associated EIS, the City Development
Standards and Critical Areas Ordinance. Reviewing agencies will
ensure that the project is meeting all requirements.
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether
high, middle, or low-income housing.
15 middle-income units will be provided.
b. Approximately how many units, rf any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether
high, middle, orlow-income housing.
One residential unit will6e eliminated.
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.
Over all height will not exceed 35 feet above the lowest grade on the
site.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views (including that of Mount Rainier) from adjacent properties will
be altered or obstructed by [his development.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
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Proper use of materials and nicely landscaped areas.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would
it mainly occur?
Security lighting and street lighting should not increase the amount of
glare beyond the amount that is normally induced by street lighting
alone.
b. Could light or glare from the fnished project be a safety hazard or intertere
with view?
No, it should not.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or conVOl light and glare impacts, if any:
Ensure that all on-site lighting is directed in toward the site and away
from adjacent properties.
12. RECREATION
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
Currently, there are no formal recreational facilities onsite. Within the
vicinity, a number of city parks and school sites exist that provide
recreation opportunities as well as the Terra Valley Gol/ 8 Country
Club.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe.
No it would not.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None Proposed.
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.
There are no sites of hisfodcal significance on or near this site.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
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None known.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None proposed.
14. TRANSPORTATION
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed
access to the existing street system. Show on site plan, if any.
Longmire Street will be the primary roadway serving this site.
b. Is the site cunently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate
distance to the nearest transit stop?
None, however provisions are being made for future school bus and
public transit.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate.
Each residential unit will have required onsife parking.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to
existing road or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicated whether public or private).
No it will not.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No it will not.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
The project is expected to generate approximately 150 average daily
trips and 15 peak hour trips dudng the afternoon.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or wntrol transportation impacts, rf any.
Participate in the City of Yelm's Transportation Mitigation Program.
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.
The addition of 15 new residential units will add some increased need
for public services such as standard police and fire protection.
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Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if
any.
Contribution to the City's mitigation fee program which will provide
funding for schools and roads.
16. UTILITIES
Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water,
refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
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
vicinitywhich might be needed.
Existing water, sewer, power, phone, cable and other ufilides currently
serve the site and will be utilized for this plat. Service providers are:
Water- City of Yelm to include on-site groundwater supply
Sewer-City of Yelm municipal sewer system. Including waste water
reuse.
Storm - On-site
Refuse - Paci(c Disposal
Power-Puget Sound Energy
Phone - YCOM
SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and wmplete [o the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make it's decision.
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