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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, 'rf any
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3. Addre~ phone number _aTo`d~f e"~m I address of applicant and of any other contact person:
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4. Date checklist prepared:
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6. Proposed timin~5ch~e (including phasing, 'd applicable):
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
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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.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
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11. 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 this checklist that ask
you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those
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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
detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one):
at, rolling, hilly, sleep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example,~sanwg vel,
peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them an
note any prime farmland.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity?
If so, describe.
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e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces aker
project construction such as asphalt or buildings?
Street and driveways aze 20% of impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if
any:
Each site will be planted with low maintenance shrubs and trees to promote
a green community.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust,
automobile exhaust, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when
the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities 'rf known.
Minimal impact, each unit will be constructed as units are sold.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts [o air, if any:
The environment is aze most important aspect to these units. We are going to
create a green community.
3. Water
a. Surface Water
1) Is there any surface water body or wetland on or in the immediate vicinity of the
site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? If
yes, describe type and provide names. State what stream or river it flows into?
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2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the
described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available olans.
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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 indipte the area of the site that
would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
None
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the
site plan.
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6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters?
If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
No
b. Groundwater:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No
2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity,
protection, recharge areas, etc.
None
3) Describe waste material that will be discharged into or onto the ground from
septic tanks or other sources, ff any (such as domestic sewage; industrial
byproducts; agricultural chemicals).
None
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? f
Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. r~\ ~
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2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe
No
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
_ deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grasses
pasture
_ crops or grains
wet soil plants: gttail, buttercup, bulrush, 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 and grasses to be removed. This vegetation replaced with deciduous plants
trees and evergreens to promote green environment.
c. List threatenetl or endangeretl species known to be on or near the site.
No species known
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site,tf any:
Landscaping is to be low maintenance to promote a green community.
5. Mimals
a. Circle any birds and animals that have been observed on or near the site or are
known to be on or near the site: Unknown
birds: hawk, heron, ducks, eagle, songbirds,
other.
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: _
fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other:-
b. List any priority, threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site.
Do not know.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Do not know.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, 'rf any:
Landscaping is to be low maintenance to promote a green community. Over
60% open azea to be developed as green community.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energ a ecfi ural gasoline, heating oil, woo of tc.
will be used to meet the complete proled's energy needs? Describe a er it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc.
Each unit will have a solaz panel and hot water panels in the pursuit of
net energy consumption.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
Each building will be solar powered and all appliances aze energy star rated.
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 Energy Star program [hat will be implemented is a comprehensive energy sav-
ing program. This program is being introduced for the senior life style to save as
much recourses as possible.
Environmental Meatth
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spills, of hazardous waste, that could occur
as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
These buildings are being promoted a green friendly and toxic exposure
will be eliminated .
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
These home are being created for the senior citizen over 55 years of age. This commu-
nity will be involved in every aspect of helping the emergency service organizations.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards. if env:
These building are being created as a health conscious project, the removal of any toxic
hazazd in a priority to this community.
b. Noise
f) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic. epuioment operation- otherl?
The lack of noise was a large factor in [he programs development.
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. ,(~
The short term of construction will begin at 7:00 in the morning and will stop no later ~~`~
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts. d env: ~
Undeniably a noise factor will be addressed. The impact should be minimal in the short
term constmction with noises can be offensive to off site residences.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The land and adjacent properties aze single family complexes with a trailer park.
b. Has the site keen used for minerel excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so,
describe.
No
c. Describe any structures on the site.
None
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
None
e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Create a retirement community.
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h. Has any part of the site been classed as a
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in thecompleted project?
Up [0 100 people will reside in this complex.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? ~-~l''~\ ,
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, 'd any:
Does not apply.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any:
Do no[ know.
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, rf any7 Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
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5¢ units aze proposed as a retirement community for seniors over 55 years of age.
ese units should be for the middle income class.
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b. Approximately how many units, 'rf any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether
high, middle, or low-income housing.
Unknown units to be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
These units aze restricted to senior citizen 55 years of age. CC&R control the
overall out look of this community.
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?
Senior housing, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 caz garage with hardy plank exterior.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, 'd any:
Low maintenance low impact to create a green community.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
None
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
None
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your orooosal?
None
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Unknown at this time.
12. Recreation
a. Whal designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
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b. Woul the proposed project displace any a ling recreational uses? If so,
describe.
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation
opportunities:
The proposal provides a walking track with indoor recreation community center.
13. Historic and Guttural 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.
Do not know.
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
Do not know.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Unknown at this time.
14. Transportation
a. Identify sidewalks, trails, public streets and highways serving the site, and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, 'rf
any.
The community is complete sidewalks street and walking [rail azound perimeter.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist
for transit service?
Do not know
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would
the project eliminate?
Each unit has a driveway and two car garage.
d. Will the proposal require any new sidewalks, trails, roads ar streets, or
improvements to existing sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, not including
driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).
Yes, new sidewalks street and walking trails in city limits and generally private.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally descdbe.
None
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. /y,
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
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15. Pubiie Services
a. Woukl the project result in an increased need for public services (for example:
fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? H so, generally
describe:
Yes, this Senior Housing will need public services to include Police, Fire and
Ambulance.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, ff any
Each unit is being built with the most comprehensive energy program [o include fire, secu-
riTy and emergency.
16. Utilities
a. Circe utilities currently available at the site electrici atural wat r efusc
service lephon anitary sewer eptic 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.
Each unit will be Energy Staz rated will net energy solaz photovoltaic panels.
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the City of Yelm is relyin them to make its decision.
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