Environmental Checklist Marked Up 001~:<
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST `
WAC 197-11-960 `-rF'
Date: February 1, 2006
Name of Proposal (if applicable): Preliminarv Plat of Rainier View Estates
Applicant: Mike Boiter, Crest Builders lnc.
Address: 5516 - 75~h Street West, Suite A
City/State/Zip: Lakewood. WA 98499 Phone: (2531 475-63 0 0
Agent: Kevin Foley, BASELINE En ineerine Inc
Address: 1910-64`" Avenue West
City/State/Zip: Tacoma. WA 98466 Phone: (253) 565-4491
Location of Project: 9910 Durant Street SE
Address: 9910 Durant Street SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Section: 24 Qu arter: SE Township: 17N Range: OlE
Taz Parcel Number(s): 21724420501
GENERAL INFORMATION
I. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Preliminarv Plat auoroval by June 2006 and Final Plat aooro al by Au ust 2006
II. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? No If yes, explain.
III. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepazed, directly related to this proposal.
A Traffic Imoac[ Analysis dated Aori17 2006 oreoa ed by Heath & Associates and is
attached and labeled Exhibit `A'
IV. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
None known.
V. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Preliminarv and Finai Pla[ Aonroval Site De Bloom t Pla Aon o 1 & P '[s S er d
Water Service Extensions
VI. Give brief, complete description of your proposal uses and the size of the project and site.
The oroiec[ orooosal is to subd' 'de a oa cal tot line 5 14 +/ ac es into twenty two (221
lots Tor detached sinele-family residences Two future road co nections are orooosed
one to the aooroved Plat o[ Vista G Ben to [he east and one to oarcel #21724420300 abuttin
[o the north. All interior lots will access to a City standard 56' imoroved road The oroie t
will be served by Ci[v of Yelm Water and Sa itarv Sewer services I[ is located within Yelm s
Low Residential Densi[v R-4 zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECkLIST PAGE 2 1/4/99
VII. Location of proposal, and directions to the site. Give sufficient information for a person to
understand the precise location of your proposed project.
The nroiec[ is located off of Duran[ Street SE Take a left onto Lon ire S[ eet S W f om
Wes[ Yelm Avenge Take a rieh[un[o Duran[ Street SE S'te will be on [he ri ht hand side
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
I. EARTH
A. Genoral description of the site (circle one): flat, rolli°e, hilly, steep slopes, mountains, other:
The site ie relatively flat.
B. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
The steeoest slooe is a[ +/- 3
C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example; clay, sand, gravel, pea[, muck)? If
you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
The site contains Soanawav eravelly sandy loam soils (41A)
D. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity?
If so, describe.
There are no indications of unstable soils
G. About what percent of [he site will be covered with impervious surfaces afrer project construction
(for examplc, asphalt or buildings)?
ENVIRONMENTAL CE^aCKL15T PAvE 3 1/9/99
E. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any Tilting or grading proposed. Indicate
source of till.
F. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? IF so, generally describe.
H. Proposed measures [o reduce or control crosion, or other impacts to [he earth, if any:
II. AI'R
A. What types of emissions to [he air would result from [be proposal (i. e., duet, automobile, odors,
industrial wood smoke) dining construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally
describe and givo approximate quantities, if known.
B. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor [hat may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
111. WATER
A. Surface:
L Is [here any surface water body on or in [he immediate vicinity of [he site (including yeao-
round and seasonal streams, salt water, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and
a provide names. If appropriate, state the stream or river into which it flows.
There is no known sarface water bodv on or in the immediate vicinity of the site
2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters?
IFyes, please describe and attach available plans for [his work.
There are no waters to be adjacent to
3. Es[imam the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in, or removed from,
surface water or wetlands and indicate [he area of the site [hat would be affected. Indicate the
source of fill material and/or disposal site.
4. \A"1 the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
p:.. pose snd approximate quantities, if known.
5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year Lood plain? If so, note flood plain location on [he site
plan. `-
No, accordine to [he FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Mao Communi[v Panel
N5301880-355D, [he site does not lie within a 100-vear flood plain
6. Does [he proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? if so, describe
[he type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
B. Ground:
1. Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged [o groundwater? Give genera]
description, purpose, and approximate quantities of withdrawals or discharges, if known.
F;NVLRONM6NTAL CHECKLI54 PAGE 4 :/S/99
wrtb resmential Iralllc will be eenera[ed.
2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other
sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing [he following chemicals;
agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, [be number of such systems, the
number of houses to fie served (if applicable), or [he number of animals or humans the
system(s) is/are expected to serve.
None. This project will connect to the City of Yelm public eani[a v sewer svstem The
old sinele-family residences' septic svstem will be abandoned
C. Runoff (including stonnwater):
1. Describe [he source of ruuoff (including stormwa[er) 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.
be
2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? Yes. If so, generally describe.
terfilizers and pesticides.
D. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, iF any.
N. PLANTS
A Check types of vegetation found on [he site and list specific species:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other:
XX evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other:
XX shrubs
XX grass
XX pasture
crop or grain
we[ soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulmsh, 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'?
Shrubs, trees and around cover will be removed for constr coon of the public st eat
driveways, utilities. and twen[v-one sin le-Camily homes
C. List threatened or endangered plant 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:
Landscapine plans will be approved and installed or bonded o for [o fi al plat approval ~
V. ANIMALS
A. Circle any birds or animals that have been observed on or near [he site or are known [o be on or
near the site:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: crows
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: squirrels, rodents, small mammals
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
ENVIRONMc'NTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 5 1/4/99
B.'Lis[ any threatened or endangered animal species known to be on or near [his site.
C. Is [he site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
This site, as with all of Western Washington is Dart of the Pacific Flvwav migration route
D. Proposed measures [o preserve or enhance wildlife, i£ any:
Vl. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
A. WhaT Mods of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
wmpleted project's energy needs? Describe whether iT will be used for heating, manufaeNring, etc.
It is apticipa[ed that electricity and/or natural gas will be used to meet indi 'dual residences
space heating needs. Electricity will be used for [he site lighting and the interior li hone of
B. Wonld your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe.
No[ anticipated to affect the potential use of solar energy by adiacent properties
C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in [he plans of [his proposal? Lis[ other
proposed measures [o reduce or con[ml energy impacts, if any:
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
A. Arc [here any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire,
explosion, spill, or hazazdous waste, which could occur as a result of this propose]? If so, describe.
I. Describe special emergency services [ha[ might be required (for example, chemical spills or
explosions).
2. Proposed measures [o reduce or control environmental health hazazds, if any:
B. Noise
I. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect yom~ project (for example: traffic,
eonstmction, or production equipment)?
Anv noise in the area is primarily Trom vehicular traffic alon Duran[ Street
Longmire Street, and adiacent developments.
3. Proposed measures to reduce or connol noise impacts, if any:
VIII. LAND AND SHORELINE USE
A. What is [he current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site currently had one single-family residence that was recently destroyed by fire
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECHLIST PA6E 6 1/9/99
What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-
[erm or a long-term basis (for example: traffiq construction, or production equipment)?
Indicate the hours that noise would be generated by the site.
Adjacent properties to the north, east, and south are sinele-family homes and to the west is
B. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No[ known [o have been used [or agriculture.
C. Describe any structures on [he site.
A sinele-family residence exists on [he site.
D. Will any structures be demolished'? N/A If so, what?
No, the existing single-family residence will be retained on proposed lot 1 of the plat.
E. What is [he current zoning classification of the site?
R-4 is the current City of Yelm zoning classification of [he site.
F. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Comprehensive plan designation of the Site is Single family.
G. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the sift?
Not applicable.
H. Has any par[ of [he site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" azea? _ If so, please
specify. '
No par[ of the site has been classified as "environmen[a1Po sensitive".
I. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Approximately 44-$$ people Would reside in the tWentV-tW0 single-family homes pYOpOSed On
J. Approximately how many people would [he completed project displace?
No one would be displaced by the project.
K. Proposed measums 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:
LA. HOUSING
A. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? 22 Indicate whether it would
be high, middle, or low-income housing.
Twenty-two lots would be created and their new homes would be middle-income housing
B. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low-income housing.
No housing units would be eliminated. The existing single-family residence will be retained
C. Proposed measures [o reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
X. AESTHETICS
A. What is the tallest height of any proposed s[ruemre(s), not included antennas or chimneys?
The tallest height for any proposed strpc[ure will be limited [o the maximum height allowed
in the R-4 zone. The maximum height allowed in the R-4 zone is 35 feet
B. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
G Proposed measures [o reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 7 1/9/99
XI. LIGHT AND GLARE
A. What type of light or glare will [he proposal produce? What time of day would i[ mainly occur?
Light and Blare can be anticipated from automobile headliah[s and from interior and exterior
Ii¢htinp. This lieh[ or Blare would mainly occur in [he even'n s
B. Could light or glaze from The finished project be a safety hazard, interfere with views, or affect
wildlife?
C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
D. Proposed mcasures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
XII. RECREATION
A. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
-Cochrain Park
-Yelm Street Park
B. Would [he proposed project displace any existiug recreational uses? If so, describe.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to
be provided by the projector applicant, iF any:
A 10-foot wide easement will be provided across proposed Lo[ 1 [o provide a pedestrian
connection to Dpran[ Street.
XDI. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
A. Are [here any places or objects listed on, proposed for, or eligiblo for listing in national, state, or
local preservation registers known to be on or next to [he site? If so, generally describe.
B. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historical, archaeological, seientifiq or cultural
importance known to be on or nett to [he site.
C. Proposed measures to reduce or wntrol impacts, if any:
XN. TRANSPORTATION
A. Identify public streets and highways serving tho site, and describe proposed access to the existing
street system. Show on site plans, if any:
Two future road connections, one to [he Plat of Vista Green [o the east and one [o parcel
#21724420300 abut[ine the site on the north will be pro ided for future road connections
The oroposed internal public rieh[-of-wav will be 56 fee[ in width Also see Traftic
Impact Analysis prepared by Heath & Associates attached and labeled Exhibit `A'
B. Is the site currently served by public transit? No If not, what is the approximate distance to
the nearest transit stop?
Intercity Transit Route #93 stops alone Yelm Avenue The approximate distance to
[he nearest transit stop is less than 1 mile.
C. How many parking spaces would tho complete project have? How many would the project
eliminate?
Each residential lo[ will provide a minimum of two off-street Dark' a spaces per lot for a total
of 44 new ^arkme spaces
ENVIRONN,ENCAi CHHCKLIS'L PAGE a ./q/99
D. Will [he proposal require any new roads or streets, ox improvements [o existing roads ox streets, not
including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
One 56' wide public rich[-of-wav will be improved to City standards to serve all proposed
lots.
E. Will the project use (or ocwr in the immediate vicinity of) water, or air transportation? If so,
generally describe.
No.
F. How many vehicular trips per day would be genem[ed by the completed project? If known,
indicate when peak volume would occur.
See Traffic tmpac[ Analysis prepared by Heath & Associates attached and labeled E hibi[
G. Proposed measures to reduce or wnnol transpona[ion impacts, if any:
Street improvements, which include curb utter and s'dewalk will be constructed for
[he internal plat street.
XV. PUBLIC SERVICES
A. Would the proj ec[ result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection,
police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe:
This oroiec[ will have a mareinal impact on public services
B. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Increased revenue eained from completed oroiec[ will offset the impact on public services
XVI. UTILITIES
A. Identify existing utilities by name including: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service,
Telephone, sanitary sewer, cable television, septic system, other:
B. Describe the utilities that are proposed for [he project, [he utility providing the service, and [he
general utility construction activities on the site or in the invnedia[e viciniy, which ntight be
needed.
SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that [he lead agency
is retying on [hem to make its decisions.
Signature: ~
(,{ (
(
~l
~ ill] 1/
~l' CL"/rl'l}
~1~171
~
Dale Submitted: /
~
~
~~ ~
~'''y ~~~~>
y
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 9 1/9/99