Environmental Checklist
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Proponent (c): Twin County Credit Union
Jeff Kennedy
Address: P.O. Box
Olympia,Wa.,98502-1110
jkennedy@tccu.com
Phone: 800.258.3445 X 4402
Fax:
2. Representative: ,Terry Weeks
Jerome W. Morrissette & Associates,
Inc., P.S.
Address:
1700 Cooper Point Rd S.W., No. B-2
Olympia, WA 98502-1110
Phone: (360) 352-9456
Fax: (360) 352-9990
3. Property Address or Location (e):
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Tax Parcel No. (g): .
Total Gross Acres: 2.35 Ac
Permit Type: Site Plan Review
Zoning: C-1
Shoreline Environment: NA
Water Body: None
Brief Description of the Proposal and Project Name: Enlarging Twin County Credit Union.
Installation of'new drive through teller windows.
Did you attend a presubmission conference for this project? If yes, when? No
13. Estimated Project Completion Date: Summer, Fall 2006
14. List of all Permits, Licenses, or Government Approvals Required for the Proposal (federal, state,
and local-including rezones): Yelm Site Plan, SEPA, Yelm civil engineering review,
Yelm building permit
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Jurisdiction: TC_, O , L_, Other _
SEPA # (a):
Case # (b):
Related Cases:
Date Received: By:
Submittal: Complete Incomplete
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15. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected
with this proposal? If yes, explain: No
16. Do you know of any plans, by others, which may affect the property covered by your proposal? If
yes, explain: No ,
17. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Begin Construction summer,
fall 2006. Construction will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 will include
drive-thru canopy and drive-thru teller room along with related site improvements.
Phase 2 will include building addition and remainder of site work.
18. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal. None known
Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep
slopes, mountainous, other: .
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 3:1
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
soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. Spanaway
gravelly sandy loam
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the
immediate vicinity? If so, describe: No
e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Minimal grading to allow
for widening or reducing asphalt
£ Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe. Yes, erosion of soil during demolition and
Grading.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
52%
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth, if any: Use of approved erosion control measures as
needed.
2. Air
a. 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 if known. Heavy equipment exhaust
during construction,
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your.
proposal? If so, generally describe. No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to
air, if any: Compliance with BMPs
3. Water
a. Surface
(1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity
of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams,
saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetland)? If yes, describe type and
provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it
flows into. No
(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
(3) ~ Estimate the amount of fill and 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. N.A.
(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 flood plain? If so, note
locations on the site plan. No
(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. No
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(1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged
to ground water? Give general description, purpose and
approximate quantities, if known. No
(2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground
from septic tank or other sources, if any (for example:
Domestic sewage; industrial, containing 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. Domestic
Sewage will be discharged to Yelm STEP system
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? Will this water flow into
other water? If so, describe. Storm Water will be
collected and 'run through wet ponds then into
either an open infiltration pond or underground
galleries.
(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 impacts, if any: Storm water will be treated and the
discharge will be released through a designed system.
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 •
Pasture
Crop or grain
_X_ Wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bull brush, 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? A
small amount of existing ornamental plantings will be removed to
provide room for the new addition.
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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. Buffers and
landscaping will be provided per City of Yelm 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, 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 known
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Unknown
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, 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
will be used for heating.
b. Would your project-affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe. No
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: None
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there 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 this proposal? If so, describe. No
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special services required
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health
hazards, if any: None required
b. Noise
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(1) What types of noise exists in the. area which may affect your
project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Traffic noise exists. The noise has no adverse
effects on the 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. Short term
heavy equipment noise would occur during daylight
hours. Long term noise would be typical of a credit
union.
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Credit
Union.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Perhaps
small farms at some time.
c. Describe any structures on the site. Twin county Credit Union .
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No, a portion of
the existing structure will be remodeled.
e. What is the current zoning classification on the site? C-1
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
g. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation
of the site? Not applicable
h. Has any part of the site been classified an "environmentally sensitive"
area? If so, specify. No
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the
completed project? 10 currently onsite. 15 projected in the
next 5 years.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project
displace? None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None
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1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing
and projected land uses and plans, if any: Compliance with all
applicable land use requirements.
9. Housin
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle or low-income housing. None
b. Approximately how many units, if any,' would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle or low-income housing. None
c. -Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Compliance with all land use requirements
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principle exterior building material(s) proposed.
20' more or less.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None, there are no view ordinances that govern this
situation.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of
day would it mainly occur? Yard lights and uplights at night.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with view? No. Yard lights would not produce safety
hazards.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your
proposal? None other than street lighting.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreation opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity? None
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If
so, describe. No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation,
including recreation opportunities None required
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 the site? If so, ~
generally describe. None known
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site? None
known
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N.A.
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.
The site is adjacent and on the South side of Yelm Ave W.
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the
approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate? The project would provide 36
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e. spaces. Four would be eliminated.
£ Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to
existing road or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private). No.
g. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or
air. transportation? If so, generally describe. No
h. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. 130 trips
per PM peak hour. See attached traffic report.
i. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
Compliance with all appropriate requirements
15. Public Services
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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. No
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,
if any. Compliance with all of Yelm's requirements.
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. .
Power -Puget Sound Energy
Water - City of Yelm
Gas -Puget Sound Energy
Refuse -Lemay
Telephone -YCOM Networks, Inc.
Sewer -City of Yelm
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is
relying on them to make its decision.
Signature: / r-c~l, Date Submitted: /`~ ~7 ~ D G
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