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Environmental Checklist 001ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND L Nome of proposed project, if applicable: Griffin Subdivision 2. Name of applicant: Preesaone OFF Yelm L LLC 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person Seotl Griffin Cathie Carlson Freestone DFF Yelm LI LLC Parame[rix P O Box 73669 8830 Talton Lane NE PuyaRug WA 98373 Lacry, WA 98516 Phone: (253) 896-1300 (360) 459-3609 4. Date checklist prepared: September, 2004 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Ye[m 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable) Finol platting will occur in 2005/2006. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or comrected with this proposal? If yes, explain. None beyond construction of the residential subdivision. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepazed, directly related to [his proposal. Environmen[ol Checklist, Soils invesfiga[ian, Erosion Control Plan, Storm Drainage Plan, Grading Plan, Storm Drainage Report, Traffic /mpact Ana/ysis 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting [he property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. A Boundary Line Adjustment of the underlying properties will need to be finalized prior to final platting. lnvironmental Checklist Page 1 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed fur your proposal, if known. Environmental Threshold Determination, Grading Plan Approval, Engineering Plan Approval, Preliminary Plat Approval, Flnol Plat Approval. 1 L 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 noc need to repeat These answers on [his page. (Lead agencies may modify their form to include additional specific information on project description.) The proposal is fora 50-lot single family residential subdivision on 17.45 acres, including associated storm drainage jaci[ities, open space, landscaping and buffering. 12. Locafion 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 azea, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). &ovide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The proposal is located at ]6440 Middle Road S.E., in the SE 1/4 of Section ]9, Township 17N, Range 2E. Tax parcel numbers: Parcel B of BLA 04-0099YL Euvlronmental Checklist Page 2 TO 6P COMPLETED dY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USF. ONLY B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS L Earth n) General descripfion of the site (circle one): Fht rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other.... b) What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)'? The steeped slope on the sire is no more than 3%. c) What general types of sails are found on [he site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck?) If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify [hem and note any prime farmland. According to fhe Thurston County Soi[ Survey, soils on the site are Spanaway grave![y sandy loam 0-3% slopes and Spanaway gravelly sandy loam 3-/5% slopes. d) Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no known indications of history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity. e) Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or wading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Grading and filling will be minima[ because the rile is relatively flat Any fill or grading will be balanced on the site. t) Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion is always a possibility on construction sites. The highest potential for erosion will occur during the grading process for the subdivision. See item h. below for proposed control methods. g) About what percent of [he site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximo[e(y ]3"/0 of the site will 6e covered with impervious surfaces (roadways and sidewalks). b) Proposed measures [o reduce or control erosion, or other impacts [o the earth, if any: An erosion control plan wi([ be developed in accordance with the City of Ye(m slattdards. This plan will 6e reviewed and approved by the City. Erosion Environmental CheckGs[ Page 3 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY control fencing and other devices will be used to ensure no materials leave the site. 2. Air a) What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobiles, odors, industrial wood smoke) during wnstme[ion and when [he project is completed: If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During constructon, emissions to the air wit! 6e released from heavy equipment and construction staff vehicles. Following construction, emissions from residents' vehicles will be released on site. A!1 emission quantifies are anticipated to 6e within normal ranges for residential subdivisions. b) Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. There are no known ojf--site sources of emissions or odor that would affect this proposak c) Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: All heavy equipment used during construction will befitted with required emission control devices. 3. Water a) Surface: Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of [he site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what sheam or rivet i[ flows into. Yelm Creek is located on the southern border of the site. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe end attach available plans. No work will occur within 200 fee[ of Yelm Creek. 3) Es[ima[e [he amount of fill end 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 fill material. No fit! or dredge materia! will be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands. Environmental Checklist Page 4 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 4) Will [he proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The proposal will na[ require surface water withdrawals or diversions. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain7 If so, note location on the site plan. The southern portion of [he site is mopped as a High Groundwater Flood Hazard area. Al[ development wit! occur outside of the Jloodplain. Open space and natural resource tracts within the flood plain will be dedicated to the C!ry of Yelm or owned by the homeowners association. 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. The proposo! does not involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters. b) Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged [o ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No ground water wi!/ be withdrawn and no wafer will be discharged to groundwater by this project. 2) Describe waste materials 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, 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. Stormwater runofjjrom the roadways and sidewalks will collect in a series ojcatch basins and be piped to a wetpond. Treated Stormwater will flow from [he wetpond into an infiltration pond. Al[ Stormwater treatment and infiltration facilities will be designed in accordance with CYry of Yelm standards. c) Water runoff (including Stormwater) 1) Describe [he source of runoff (including Stormwater) and method of collection and disposal, it any (include quamities, if known). Where Environmental Checklist Page 5 TO 6E COb(PLETED 6Y APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY will this water flow'? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Runoff will be generated by rooftops, driveways, and roadways. Stormwa[er runoff from roadways artd sidewalks wit[ collect in a series of catch basins and wlll6e piped m a wetpond long dhe southwest portion of the property. Treated slormwaler will flow from the wetportd into an infiltration pond. The infiltration pond [s designed la exceed the 1992 DOE minimum s(orage requirements. Roojrunoff from each of (he proposed residences will be tighdlined [o a drainrock infi[traion gallery located nn each [nt. The roofgalleries wiR be installed by the builder as each home is constructed. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. 7[ is unlikely that waste materials will enter ground or surface waters as a resul(of this project. d) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Stormwa(er systems wRl be designed in accordance with the City of Ye[m's standards. Stormwater will be treated prior to infiltration into the ground Al! plans will 6e reviewed and approved 6y the City of Yelm prior to construction. 4. Plao[s a) Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs X grass X pasture crop or grain wet sail plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, 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? The site is an open mowed field. Pasture grass will 6e removed to accommodate construction. Enviroumeutal Checklist Page 6 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY c) List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. d) Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: The project will be landscaped in accordance with City of Yelm landscaping requirements. 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: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer beer, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, front, hemng shellfish, other b) List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. c) Is the site part of a migration route: If so, please explain. The site has not been identified as part oja migration route. c) Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None needed. 6. Energy and natural resources a) What kinds of energy (elec[rio, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet [he completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating manufacturing etc. Electricity and natural gas will be used in the completed homes and for street lighting. b) Would your project affect the poteutial use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The project will not afjeet the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. Environmental Checklist Page 7 TO BP, COMPLP,.TED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 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: Houses will tie constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code and Washington Energy Code standards. 7. Environmental Health a) Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill or hazardous waste, [hat could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No environmental health hazards will occur as a result of this proposal. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services would be required by the proposal. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None needed. b) Noise 1) Wha[ types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operatioq other)? Middle Road is classified as a neighborhood collector road Traf}<c noise typical of a residential area exists in the project vicinity. 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. Short Term noise will be generated by heary equipment and construction activity. Long Term noise will include noise from residents'vehic[es and actiWfies. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Smndard muffling equipment will tie insfal[ed on al[ heary equipment. Envimnmen[al Checklist Page 8 TO BE COMPLE'IF:D BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 8. Land aad shoreline use a) What is the current use of [he site and adjacent properties? The site is currently an open mowed field. The property surrounds a lot on Middle Street containing an existing house and several outbuildings. I~acan! land and The Proirie Creek neighborhood is to the northwest of the site, and Fort Stevens Elementary School is located to the east. Yelm Creek is to the ,nutty and single family residential uses are located to the north. b) Has the site been used for agrieul[ure7 If so, describe. The site has not been used jor agriculture. Far several years, it was used as pasture /and e) Describe any stmctures on site. Three small outbuildings and an old foundation are located on the site. d) Will any stmc[ures be demolished'? If so, what? The existing outbuildings will be demolished. e) What is the current zoning classification of the site? The sdte is Zoned R-6 Moderate Density Residential. t) What is [he current comprehensive plan designation of the site: The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is Moderate Density Residential. g) If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site: Yelm Creek is classified as a Rural Shoreline. h) Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" areal If so, specify. A[l of Yelm is located within an aquifer recharge area, and the southern portion of the sire is located within a 100 yearJlood plain. i) Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed projecYl It is estimated that approximately 120 people would reside in the completed project (2.4 individuals per household). Envimnmen[al Checklist Page 9 TO EE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY j) Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? No one would be displaced by the completed project. k) Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None needed. I) Proposed measures [o ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project will be designed to meet or exceed al! City of Yelm zoning standards. All plans will be reviewed by the City of Yelm to ensure compliance with al[ applicable adopted ordinances. 9. Housing a) Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle or low income housing. Approximately So middle income units would be provided. b) Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle or low-income housing. No units would be eliminated. c) Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any? None needed. 10. Aesthetics a) What is [he tallest height of any proposed structure(s), un[ including antennas: What is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The maximum height of a building in this zone is 35 feet. The principal exterior building material will be decided 6y individual home buyers. b) What views in [he immediate vicinity would be altered or obstmc[ed7 The site is mt open field, which would be converted m a developed side. c) Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None needed. Environmental Checklist Page 10 TO RE COM PLF.TED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY U5E ONLY 11. Ligh[and Glare a) Wha[ type of light or glare will the proposal produce? Whnt time of dey would it mainly occur'? Street lighting will be designed and installed as required by City of Yelm standards. Lighting of homes will 6e typical of residential subdivisions. b) Could Tight or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Lighting will be designed and installed as required 6y Ciry of Yelm development standards. Lighting will be designed to comply with all Safety standards. c) Wha[ existing otT-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? There are no off-site sources of light or glare shat would affecl lhis proposal. d) Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None needed. 12. Recreation a) Wha[ designated and infortna] recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Fort Stevens Elementary School is located a jew hundred feel m the east of the project site. The future Canal Rood City Park will 6e approximately !/2 mile to the north. b) Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. The proposed project will no! displace any existing recreational ucec. c) Proposed measures [o reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities [o be provided by the pmjec[, or applicant, if any: None needed. 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 [o the si[e7 If so, generally describe. None known. Environmental Checklist Pagel l TO RE COMPLBTPD BY APPLICANT EVALUATION POR AGENCY USE ONLY b) Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance ]mown to be on or next to [he site. No landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific or cultural importance are known to be on or next m the site. c) Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None needed. 14. Transportation a) Identify public streets and highways serving [he site, and describe proposed access to the existing sheet system. Show on site plans, if any. The proposed access to the site is from Middle Road S.E. Middle Road connects with Rai/way Road S.E. and Grove Road S.E. to provide access to Yelm Avenue. b) Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is [he approximate distance to the nearest transt stop'? Intercity Transit Route 94 provides weekday and Saturday service between the Olympia Center and Nisqually Plaza, which is 1-2 miles from the project site. On Saturdays, Route 93 loops along Crove St. and 100th Way past the project site hourly between 8:30AM and 6:30 PM. c) How many parlnng spaces would the completed project have? How many would [he project eliminate? The completed project will provide al least two off-street parking spaces for each new dwelling unit. No spaces will be eliminated d) Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways'? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). New in[erttal roads will 6e constructed to the City of Yelm's standards far Loco[ Access Residential Street and will be public roads. Half street frontage improvements will be made an Middle Road. e) Will the project use (or owm in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation'? If so, generally describe. The project will not use or occur in the immediate vicinity of water, rail, or air lronsportabnn. Environmental Checklist Page 12 TO BE COMPLETED 6Y APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY f) How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project. If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. According to the current edition of Nie Institute of Transportation Engineers pTE) Trio Generation report, the Single-Family Detached Housing land use (land-use code 210) generates 9.57 daily [rips per dwelling unit, or a total of 479 daily trips for this project It lists a PM peak hour [rip generation rate of 1. ql per unit, which equates l0 5[ Mps during the PM peak hour. g) Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. See the Transportation /mpact Analysis prepared by Jake Troj}rc Engineering for suggested mitigation. 15. Public services Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example, fire protectiou, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. The project may require occasional police or fire response. Children from the residences will attend Yelm schools. b) Proposed measures [o reduce or control direct impacts on public service, if any: The developer will negotiate an agreement with the Ye[m School District to mitigate impacts to the school district At the current time, mitigation jees are $1,645.00 per single family residence. 16. Utilities a) Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity natural eas water. refuse service telephone sanitary sewer, septic system, other. b) Describe [he utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing [he service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. EleGricity Natural Gas Water Sanitary Sewer Telephone Refuse Service Puget Sound Energy Puget Sound Energy City of Yelm City of Yelm ST.E.P. sewer Yelm Telephone Le May, Inc. Environmental Checklist Page 13 TO 6E COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY OSE ONLY C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to [he best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on [hem to make its decision. 1 i'' 'l/1.~ ~' ~/~ Signature lCJ S Q Dat submitted Environmental Checklist Pagc 14