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Environmental Checklist Marked Up 001CITY USE ONLY FEE: $750.00 DATE RECD BY: ` . FILE NO. sJ'L-oS-oG S7-y L°~~ CITY OF YELM 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 eox 1!` 92.Q Spanaway, WA 98387 253.606.4935 4. Date checklist prepared: July 2006 5. Agency requesting checklisC City of Yelm 6. Proposed liming or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction to begin immediately aker 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. No[ at this 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. Page 2 of 12 to. List any government approvals or permits Fhat will be needed for your proposal, if known. SEPA determination, grading plan approval, engineering plan approval demolition permit and building plan approval. 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 [his checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. Site Plan Approval fo construct 15 residential units on a 1.0-acre parce/. 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 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 East W.M. Thurston County Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 21724410200 YNI! Page 3 of 12 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 grosses, trees and under-story plants. An old residence is located on the property. The site can be characterized as flat to rolling. b. W ha[ is the steepest slope on the site (approximate slope)? Approximately4% 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 sails, specify 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 fll. Grading will be necessary on this site forpurposes of building driveways, building pads and stormwater facilities. In general, we expect there will be approximately 2,000 cubic yards of material that will be cut, moved, processed and used as flit to balance [he sites earthwork needs. There are no significant physical features, i.e., hills, rock outcroppings, etc., that will require significant changes in the overall landscape of the area. Please refer to the Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan for details. 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 be contained on site. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 49%. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: aoitt Page 4 of 12 The installations of erosion control measures, i.e., silt fences, catch 1 `~ 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 rf known. During the project there will be emissions from construction equipment and construction personnel vehicles. Occasional dust may be generated by the construction activities as well. Following construction, there will be emissions from automobiles driven 6y 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 [o reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air any: All equipment used on site during construction will be equipped with n1'~ standard emission control devices. If dust is a problem, water trucks will be used to keep the soil damp. Comply with Air Quality Standards when demolishing the existing structure. 3. WATER a. Surface: Is there any surface waterbody on or in the immediate vicinity of the L?~ site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetland)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If „rQ~~l appropriate, state what stream or river it Flows into. ~x ~ ,g „ There are no wetlands in the immediate vicinity of the project h^S ~ ( site. ~ ~G~ 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. ama Page 5 of 12 3) Estimate the amount of fll and dredge material that would be placed t ~~ in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area C' of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill 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 [his proposal there is no 100.year flood 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, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, wntaining 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), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. No waste materials will be discharged fo ground water. c. Waler Runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, "rf known). Where rv~r\ ~~ will this water flow? Will this water flaw into other water? If so, \ n ~\!~~' n,i describe. /~N\v,Y %%%"t~n7 Urban Development runoff will be collected and infiltrated into / ~,~.d the grounds. See Drainage Report 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. swa Page b of 12 Not likely with an appropriately designed, approved and installed stormwater system. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water impacts, rf any: See detailed storm drainage report and dreinage plan. 4. PLANTS a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: x deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other x evergreen tree: fir, 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 exisfing 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 [he site, 'rf any. All disturbed areas will be re-landscaped with landscaping suitable to the 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 to be on or near the site. None identified. c Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Not to our knowledge. / aZ v ~~,v~ fiont Page 7 of 12 d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, rf any: None proposed. 6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, ail, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Electricity and natural gas will provide the energy needs o/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 the 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 conVOl energy impacts, if any: The buildings will be designed in compliance with all current energy efrciency codes. All appliances will be selected with energy conservation in mind. 7. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH a. Are [here 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 fire 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 [his project. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None proposed. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (far example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? There are no noises in the area that will affect this project. 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. Itl1p ~~~ Page 8 of 72 Short-term noise will be generated during construction of [he project. This will primari/y 6e 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: ~~ Construction will take place during daylight hours only and will comply with Yelm requirements pertaining to noise. 8. LAND AND SHORELINE USE Sx v ) a. W hat is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? ( ~y ~ ~t tf `,f-/ ' Currently, an old abandoned residence is located on [he property. ~ L~ ~41f~, ,!`3 Adjacent properties fo [he north and west is the previously approved ~ `~' fv ilf master planned development of Tahoma Terra. Property to the south ~~ ~.~ ~~ is the Terra Valley Golf Course and to the east is an exiting apartment ~.l' complex. vl b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Not in recent history. c. Describe any structures on the site. "n There is an existing residence that includes a house, and out buildings. ~~ \~~~`(~ d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? {~ J~Y , 7~' Yes. The existing residence that includes a house, and out buildings \ C will all be removed. e. W hat is the current zoning classfication on the site? The site is zoned R-14 -High Density Residential. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The City Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan 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 Ow site? Not applicable. ~ / h. Has any part of the site been classified an "environmentally sensitive" area? h~ r If so, specify. l Yes, [his property and the surrounding parcels are located ~ 1~~ R~' within an aquifer recharge area. nV'Yv B~1] Page 9 of 12 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 6e 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, if any: This project is subject to the land use and environmental approval process as set forth 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. 15middle-income units will be provided. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. One residential unit will be 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 wi// be altered or obstructed by this development. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: 9~n1 Page 10 of 12 Proper use of materials and nicely landscaped areas. 11. LIGHT AND GLARE a. W ha[ 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 control 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 andschool sites exist [hat provide recreation opportunities as well as the Terra Valley Golf 8 Country Club_ b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No if would not. c. Proposed measures to reduce or conVOl 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, slate, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. There are no sites of historical 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. 10NIf Page 11 of 12 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. V Longmire Street will be [he primary roadway serving this site. b. Is the site currently 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 trensit. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate. Each residental unit will have required onsife parking. ~~~~ d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to (~ `1J existing road or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe ~\ ~~~ \11. (indicated whether public or private). \C11, No it will not. ~ ~ pV 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 [rips 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 during the afternoon. / g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if 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. nona Page 12 of 12 b. 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 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. Existing water, sewer, power, phone, cable and other utilities currently serve the site and will be utilized for this plat. Service providers are: Wafer- City of Yelm y Sewer-City of Yelm municipal sewer system. IneFuding-wesEewefer~ rense~ Storm-On-site / ~^^~ l Refuse-PaeiFc-Blsptfsaf LUI'I /~j Power- Puget Sound Energy Phone - YCBM SIGNATURE ~~~--tU ~'~`~ The above answers are true and complete to [he best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make it's decision. Signature: _~~J Date Submitted: ~ /~~/ flprojecis\2006\GMSbrojec[ dow\ecl.frtn tine