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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Grim Subdivision
2. Name of applicant:
Freesmne OFF Yelm II LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Scott GriJjin Cathie Carlson
Freestone DFF Yelm !! LLC Parametric
P O Box 73669 8830 Talon Lone NE
Puyallup, WA 98373 Lacey, WA 98576
Phone: (253) 896]300 (360) 459-3609
4. Date checklis[prepared:
Sep(ember, 2004
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Yebn
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable)
Final platting wit( occur in 2005/2006.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activiTy related to or connected
with [his proposal? If yes, explain.
Nane beyond construction of (be residential subdivision.
8. Lis[ any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
Environments! Checklis(, Soils investigation, Erosion Control Plan, Storm Drainage Plan,
Grading Plan, Storm Drainage Report, TraJrC lmpac(Ana(ysis
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals
directly affecting the properly covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
A Boundary Line Adjustmen(of the underlying properties will need to be finalized prior to
final p(at(ing.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Environmental Threshold Determination, Grading Plon Approve/, Engineering Plan Approval,
Preliminary Plat Approval, Final Plat Approval.
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 these answers on this page. (Lead agencies
may modify their form to include additional specific information on project description.)
The proposal is fora 50-!ot single family residential subdivision on ]7.45 acres, including
associated storm drainage jacilifles, open space, landscaping and buffering.
12. Location of [he 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 [he range or boundaries
of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if
reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by [he agency, you are no[
required [o duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this
checklist.
The proposal is located at 16440 Middle Road S.E., in the SE 7/4 ojSection 79, Township 77N,
Range 1E. Tax parcel numbers: Parcel B of BLA 04-0099YL
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a) General description of [he site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes,
mountainous, other....
b) What is the steepest slope on [he site (approximate percent slope)?
The steepest slope on the site is no more than 3%.
c) What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand,
gravel, peat, muck?) If you know the classi5cation of agricultural soils, specify
them and note any prime farmland.
According to the Thurston County Soil Survey, soils on the site are Spanaway
grovelly sandy loam 0-3% slopes and Spanaway gravelly sandy [oam 3-IS%
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 quan[ihes of any filling or grading v') ~~ l°~
proposed. Indicate source of fill. ~ -~'~ ~ f :i
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G}adrng and fining will be minima! because the site is relatively JIaC Any fill ~ i" ~' ~~ : i\, ~~ . t
or grading will be balanced ort the Bile. ~~` (. ~
f) 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 potentialfor
erosion wJl occur duringthegradingprocessjor 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)?
Approximately 13% of the site will 6e covered with impervious surfaces
(roadways and sidewalks).
h) Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if
any:
An erosion control plan will be developed in accordance with the City of Ye(m
standards. This plan wit! 6e reviewed and approved by the City. Erosion
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control fencing and other devices will be used to ensure no materials (cave
Use site.
2. Air
a) What types of emissions to the air would result Crom the proposal (i.e., dust,
automobiles, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the
project is completed: If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.
During construcfioa, emissions to the air wilt be released from heavy
equipment and construction stoJjvehieles. Following construction, emissions
from residents' vehicles wit! be released on site. All emission quantities are
anticipated to be within normo[ ranges for residentialsubdivisions.
b) Are [here any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
There are no known oJJ`--site sources of emissions or odor That would affect
thisproposaL
c) Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if
any:
A!/heavy equipment used during construction will 6e fitted with required
emission controldevices.
3. Water
a) Surface:
1) 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 stream or river it flows into.
Yelm Creek !s 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 and attach available
plans.
No work will occur within 200 feet of Ye/m Creek
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material [hat would be placed in
or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of [he
site that would be affected. Indicate [he source of fill material.
No fi(! or dredge material will be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands.
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4) Will [he proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if
known.
The proposal will not require surface wafer withdrawals or
diversions.
5) Does [he proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location
on the site plan.
The southern pardon of the site is mapped as a Nigh Groundwater
Flood flaZard area All development will occur outside of the
Jloodp/ain. Open space and natural resource tracts within the flood
plain will be dedicated to the City of Yelm or owtted 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 proposal does not involve any discharges of waste materials to
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.
Na ground water will be withdrawn and no water will be discharged
to groundwater 6y 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 the following chemicals...; agricultural, etc.).
Describe the general size of [he system, the number of such systems,
[he number of houses [o be served (if applicable), or the number of
animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
Storm water runoffjrom the roadways and sidewalks will collect in a
series of catch basins and be piped to a welpond. Treated stormwater
will flow from the wetpond info an infiltration pond A[f stormwater
treatment and infiltration facilities will be designed in accordance
with City oJYefm standards.
c) Water runoff (including stormwater)
p Describe [he source of runoff (including stormwater) and method of
collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where
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will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, .L
describe. `?
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Runoff will be generated by r~ps, drivewayg and roadways. ~" ~~r-~ ~ ~.
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Stormwater runofjjrom roadways and sidewalks will collect in a - ~k
series of catch basins and wi/! be piped to a wetpond along the
southwest portion ojthe property. Treated sormwater will flow from _
the wetpond info an infiltration pond. The infiltration pond is
designed fo exceed the 7992 DOE minimum storage requirements.
Raajrunoff from each of the proposed residences will 6e [ighNined to
a drainrock infiltration gallery located on each lot. The roof galleries
wil(be installed by the builder as each home is constructed.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe.
/t is unlikely that waste materials wit( enter ground or surface waters
as a result of this project.
d) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any:
Sormwater systems will be designed in accordance with the City of Ye(m's
standards. Stormwater will 6e treated prior to infiltration info the ground
A(1 plans will 6e reviewed and approved 6y the City of Yelm prior fo
construction.
4. Plants
a) Check or circle types oC vegetation found on [he site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
X grass
X pasture
crop or grain
wet soil 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 wit( be removed to
accommodate construction.
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c) List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
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d) Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
The projec( wit! be landscaped in accordance with City of Yelm landscaping
requiremenLS.
5. Animals
a) Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or
are known tabe on or near [he site:
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birds haw eron, eagle, soocbirds, other:
mam .deer beer, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other
b) Lis[ any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
c) Is [he site part of a migration route: If so, please explain.
The site has not been idenfified as part of a migration route.
c) Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None needed.
6. Energy and natural resources
a) Wha[ kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solaz) 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 wit! be used in the completed homes and jor street
lighting.
b) Would your project affect [he potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
The project will not affect The poten7ial use of solar energy by adjacent
properties.
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c) What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this
proposal? List other proposed measures [o reduce or control energy impacts, if
any:
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/louses will be Constructed in accordance wilh Uniform Building Code and (G3
Washington Energy Cade smndards. - I,
7. Environmental Health
a) Are [here any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill or hazardous waste, that could occur
as a result of [his proposal? If so, describe.
No environmental hea/th hazards will occur as a result ojthis proposal
1) Describe special emergency services [hat might be required.
No special emergency services would 6e required by the proposal.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,
if any:
None needed
b) Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example: tra(fio, equipment, operation, other)?
Middle Rood is classified as a neighborhood collec(or road Traj~c
noise typical oja residential area exists in the project vicinity.
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.
Short term noise will 6e generated by heary equipment and
construction activity. Long term noise will include noise from
residenls'vehic[es and activities.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Standard muffling equipment will be installed on all heavy
equipment
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8. Land and shoreline use
a) Wha[ is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site is current/y an open mowed field The property surrounds a !of on
Middle Slreef containing an existing house and several outbuildings. Vacant
land and the Prairie Creek neighborhood is to the northwest ojfhe site, and
Fort Stevens Elementary School is located to the east Yelm Creek is to the
south, and single family residential uses are located to the north.
b) Has [he site been used for agriculture? IC so, describe.
The site has not been used for agriculture. For severs( years, it was used as
pasture land
c) Describe any structures on site.
Three sma[(outbui(dings and an o/d foundation ore localed on the site.
d) Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
The existing outbuildings will 6e demolished.
e) What is the current zoning classification of the site?
The site is zoned R-6 Moderate Density Residential.
f) Wha[ is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site:
The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is Moderate Density
Residential.
g) If applicable, what is [he current shoreline master program designation of [he
site:
Yelm Creek is classified as a Rural Shoreline.
h) Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? ~~~"~ ~ }~~L~
If so, specify. ,, / { if ~~~. ~ ~
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Al( of Yelm is located within an aquifer recharge area, and ehe southern
porfion of the site is localed within a 700-yearJlood plain.
i) Approximately how many people would reside or work in [he completed
project?
If is estimated that approximately 720 people would reside in the completed
project (2.4 individuals per household).
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j) Approximately how many people would [he completed project displace?
No one would be dispfoced 6y she comp[esed project.
k) Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None needed
I) Proposed measures to ensure [he proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, i(any:
The project will 6e designed to meet or exceed a[f Ciry of Yelm zoning
standards. A(! plans wifl be reviewed by the City oj'Yelm to ensure
compliance with a[/ applicable adopted ordinances.
9. Housing
a) Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether
high, middle or low income housing.
Approximately 50 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 the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas:
What is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The maximum height oja buifding in skis zone is 35 feet The principal
exserior buifding malerial will be decided by individual home buyers.
b) What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
The sise is an open field, which would 6e convened to a developed site.
c) Proposed measures to reduce or conrol aesthetic impacts, if any:
None needed.
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11. Light and Glare
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a) What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would
it mainly occur?
Street lighting will be designed and insfa/led as required by City of Ye[m
standards. Lighting ojhames will be typical of residential subdivisions.
b) Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere
with views?
Lighting will be designed and installed as required by Ciry of Yelm
development standords. Lighting wiJ/ be designed fo comply with all sajety
standards.
c) What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
There are nooff--site sources of light or glare that would afject this proposal.
d) Proposed measures [o reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None needed.
12. Recreation
a) What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in [he immediate
vicinity?
Fort Stevens Elementory School is located a few hundred feet to the east of
the project site. The future Canal Road City Park will be approximately 1/Z
mile to the north.
b) Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses'? If so,
describe.
The proposed project will not displace any existing recreational uses.
c) Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project, 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 to [he site? If so, generally
describe.
None known.
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b) Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next [o [he site.
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No landmarks or evidence of hismric, archaeological, scientific ar cultural
importance are known to 6e on or next to the site.
c) Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None needed
14. Transportation
a) Identity public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed
access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The proposed access to the site is from Middle Road S.E. Middle Road
connects with Railway Road S.E. and Crave Road S.E. to provide access to
Yelm Avenue.
b) Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate
distance [o the nearest transit stop?
Intercity Transit Route 94 provides weekday and Saturday service between
the Olympia Center and Nisqua((y Plaza, which is ]-2 miles from the projeM
site. On Saturdays, Route 93 loops along Crave St and IOOth Way past the
project site hourly between 8:30 AM and 6:30 PM.
c) How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate?
The completed project will provide at least two off-street parking spaces for
each new dwelling unit No spaces wit/ 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 internal roads will be consbucted m the City of Ye[m's standards for
Loca(Access Residential Street and wit( 6e public roads. Haljstreet jronlage
improvements wit/ 6e mode on Middle Road.
e) Will [he project use (or occur 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 transportation.
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t) 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 (he Insti(u(e ojTransportotian Engineers
(ITE) Trin Genera(ion report, (he Single-Family De(ached Housing land use
(land-use code 210) generates 9.57 daily hips per dwelling unit, or a total of
479 daily trips for /his projecC /llists a PM peak hour (rip generation rate of
I.0] per unit, which equates to 51 trips during (he PM peak hour.
g) Proposed measures [o reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
See the Transportation /mpact Analysis prepared by Jake Traffic
Engineering for suggested mitlgolion.
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 projec(may require accasiana! police or fire response. Children from
the residences wit/ attend Yelm schools.
b) Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public service, if any:
The developer will nego(ia(e an agreement wish the Yelm School Disbicl to
mi(igate tmpac o the school district. At /he current time, midgafion jeer are
$7,645 er single family residence.
16. Utilities
a) Circle utilities currently available at [he site: electricity, natural eas. water.
refuse service telephone sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
b) Describe the utilities that aze proposed for [he project, the utility providing [he
service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate
vicinity which might be needed.
Electricity Puget Sound Energy
Natural Gas Puget Sound Energy
Water City of Yelm
Sanimry Sewer City of Yelm S.T.E.P. sewer
Telephone Yelm Telephone
Refuse Service Le May, /nc.
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C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to [he best of my knowledge. I understand [hat the lead
agency is relying on them to make its decision.
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