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Attached is the MDNS (in both Word and *.pdf formats) for SUB-05-0458. Please publish in the Friday, July 28, 2006 edition of the Nisqually Valley News.
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City of Yelm
Community Development Department
PO Box 479
105 Yelm Avenue West
Yelm, WA 98597
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05-0458 MDNS.doc
Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance
File Number SUB-05-0458-YL
Proponent: FH1 L.L.C.
Description of Proposal: Subdivide 21 acres into 70 single family residential lots, and a church, in two (2) phases.
Location of the Proposal: 15026 SR 507, Tax Parcel #s 21725130300 & 21725130200.
Section/Township/Range: Section 25, Township 17 North, Range 1 East, W.M.
Threshold Determination: The City of Yelm as lead agency for this action has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore,
an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other
information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Conditions/Mitigating Measures: See Attachment A
Lead agency: City of Yelm
Responsible Official: Grant Beck, Community Development Director
Date of Issue: July 21, 2006
Comment Deadline: August 4, 2006
Appeal Deadline: August 11, 2006
Grant Beck, Community Development Director
This Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) is issued pursuant to Section 197-11-340 (2) WAC. Comments must be submitted to Tami Merriman, Community Development Department,
at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Avenue West, P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by August 4, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to August 11, 2006, at 5:00
P.M.
You may appeal this determination to the Yelm Hearing Examiner, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than August 11, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. You should be prepared to
make specific factual objections. Contact Grant Beck, Community Development Director, to learn more about the procedures for SEPA appeals. This MDNS is not a permit and does not by
itself constitute project approval. The applicant must comply with all applicable requirements of the City of Yelm prior to receiving construction permits which may include but are
not limited to the City of Yelm Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code (Title 17 YMC), Critical Areas Code (Chapter 14.08 YMC), Stormwater Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual, International
Building Code, Critical Areas Regulations (Title 14 YMC), Road Design Standards, Platting and Subdivision Code (Title 16 YMC), and the Shoreline Master Program.
DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Published: Nisqually Valley News, July 28, 2006
Posted in public areas: July 21, 2006
Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners
Dept. of Ecology w/checklist
Attachment A
Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance
SUB-05-0458-YL
Findings of Fact
1. This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and the impacts and potential mitigation measures reflected in the following environmental documents:
Environmental Checklist (January 2006, SCA Consulting Group)
Landslide Hazard Assessment ( February 2006, Insight Geologic, PLLC)
Traffic Impact Analysis (January 2006, Transportation Engineering Northwest)
2. This environmental review is for a project that will be constructed in two phases. One parcel is currently in the City limits of Yelm, the second parcel is outside the City limits,
in the Yelm Urban Growth Area. Development of the parcel that is currently outside the City limits requires successful annexation into the City. The environmental review for this project
is the full build-out impacts.
3. The environmental documents indicate that the property is composed of soils and substrates that are suitable for building and for stormwater infiltration. There is no indication
that there are any potential significant impacts to the earth.
The Landslide Hazard Assessment conducted a site reconnaissance to observe soil conditions. There was no presence of springs, seeps or hydric vegetation. Existing vegetation shows
no sign of unstable slopes. The assessment shows that the slope does not qualify as a landslide hazard area.
4. There is no indication in any of the environmental documents that there will be any potential long-term significant impacts to air quality from the proposed development.
5. The City of Yelm is identified as a Critical Aquifer Recharge Area, a designated environmentally sensitive area. Potential Impacts to groundwater quality and quantity will be mitigated
through measures that meet or exceed the standards in the 1992 DOE stormwater manual as adopted by the City of Yelm.
The City has adopted the 1992 Department of Ecology Drainage Design Manual, which requires that stormwater generated from a development be treated for oils, sediments, and heavy metals
before infiltration.
6. The environmental documents do not identify a potential significant impact related to the use of energy or natural resources.
7. The environmental checklist indicates noise generated from vehicles will be minimal.
8. The City of Yelm has adopted a concurrency management system as required by the Growth Management Act. Chapter 15.40 YMC (Concurrency Management) is designed to ensure that the improvements
required to support development are available at the time of development. A concurrency determination may be issued for a proposal as it relates to transportation issues when: the development
provides on-site frontage improvements; the project makes off-site improvements as necessary to provide for the safe movement of traffic; and the project makes a contribution to projects
identified the six-year transportation improvement program in the form of a Transportation Facilities Charge.
9. The Growth Management Act at Section 36.70.070 (6)(b) RCW states that a finding of concurrency can be issued when required improvements are in place at the time of development or
that a financial commitment is in place to complete the improvements or strategies within six years.
10. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has classified SR 507 from the Yelm City Limits to the vicinity of Mill Road as a Class 2 Highway, which favors mobility of
access to a site. This means that minimum access spacing is 660 feet. This classification is likely to changes as the area within the city develops.
Phase I of this project is within the City Limits, Phase II to be developed after successful annexation into the City Limits. The frontage improvement requirements shall be determined
at each phase of development.
11. Right turn drop lane requirements are based on existing posted speed limits. This area of SR 507 is currently being reviewed for a reduction of the posted speed limit. The requirement
for a right turn drop lane should be reviewed at the time of application for frontage improvements to determine if a right turn drop lane is required, and if so, the required length.
12. Chapter 16.16 YMC requires that the layout of streets provide for continuation of streets existing in adjoining subdivisions. The project provides a future street connection to
the north and west.
13. Section 16.16.050 (YMC) states that lots within a residential subdivision shall be designed so that lots adjacent to arterial and collector streets are not allowed direct access.
14. The traffic impact analysis (TIA) submitted as part of the application indicates that the project will generate an average of 536 vehicle trips per day, with a PM peak of 56 vehicles
per hour.
15. Section 14.04.055 YMC indicates that the principal guide in measuring environmental impact is consistency with the land use designations of the comprehensive plan and the development
regulations designed to implement the plan.
16. The checklist indicates that the proposal will not require addition fire or police protection services.
17. Temporary construction impacts such as noise, light, water quality, and air quality, are mitigated by requirements of the Zoning Code and Development Guidelines relating to construction
activities.
18. The Yelm School District has adopted a school mitigation requirement based on the demand that new residential units create for additional school services and facilities. Additional
demands on the school system will be mitigated through the requirement that the developer enter into a mitigation agreement with the District.
Mitigation Measures
1. Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall complete the following transportation improvements:
For Phase I of this project;
The southeast half of State Route 507 shall be improved to City Standards for an Urban Arterial along the property frontage. This will include a full width center turn lane and a right
turn drop lane if required by Washington State Department of Transportation at the time of “Plan for Approval” submittal.
All internal streets shall be improved to City Standards for a Local Access Residential.
The interior street shall provide a future street connection to the east.
For Phase II of this project;
The southeast half of State Route 507 shall be improved to City Standards for an Urban Arterial to include a full center turn lane and a right turn drop lane if required by Washington
State Department of Transportation at the time of “Plan for Approval” submittal.
All internal streets shall be improved to City Standards for a Local Access Residential.
The internal street shall connect to the future street connection provided in Phase I.
2. Prior to preliminary subdivision approval the applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department for approval, a design of the proposed retaining wall along Lots 1 through
11, prepared by a licensed structural engineer. The wall shall be designed to ensure that Lots 1 through 11 are buildable and safe. The walls shall conform to Section IV(F) of the
City of Yelm Design Guidelines.
3. The developer shall enter into an agreement with Yelm Community Schools to mitigate project impacts to the School District.
Attachment A MDNS (SUB-05-0345-YL)
Attachment A MDNS (SUB-05-0345-YL)
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05-045~1.DOC
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05-0458 MDNS.pdf
Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance File Number SUB-05-0458-YL Proponent: FH1 L.L.C. Description of Proposal: Subdivide 21 acres into 70 single family residential lots, and a
church, in two (2) phases. Location of the Proposal: 15026 SR 507, Tax Parcel #s 21725130300 & 21725130200. Section/Township/Range: Section 25, Township 17 North, Range 1 East, W.M.
Threshold Determination: The City of Yelm as lead agency for this action has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore,
an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be required under Section 43.21C.030 (2)(c) RCW. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other
information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Conditions/Mitigating Measures: See Attachment A Lead agency: City of Yelm Responsible
Official: Grant Beck, Community Development Director Date of Issue: July 21, 2006 Comment Deadline: Deadline: August 4, 2006 Appeal Deadline: August 11, 2006 Grant Beck, Community Development
Director This Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) is issued pursuant to Section 197-11-340 (2) WAC. Comments must be submitted to Tami Merriman, Community Development
Department, at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Avenue West, P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by August 4, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to August 11, 2006,
at 5:00 P.M. You may appeal this determination to the Yelm Hearing Examiner, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than August 11, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. You should be
prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Grant Beck, Community Development Director, to learn more about the procedures for SEPA appeals. This MDNS is not a permit and does
not by itself constitute project approval. The applicant must comply with all applicable requirements of the City of Yelm prior to receiving construction permits which may include but
are not limited to the City of Yelm Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code (Title 17 YMC), Critical Areas Code (Chapter 14.08 YMC), Stormwater Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual, International
Building Code, Critical Areas Regulations (Title 14 YMC), Road Design Standards, Platting and Subdivision Code (Title 16 YMC), and the Shoreline Master Program. DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW
THIS LINE Published: Nisqually Valley News, July 28, 2006 Posted in public areas: July 21, 2006 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners Dept.
of Ecology w/checklist
Attachment A MDNS (SUB-05-0345-YL) Attachment A Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance SUB-05-0458-YL Findings of Fact 1. This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based
on the project as proposed and the impacts and potential mitigation measures reflected in the following environmental documents: ?? Environmental Checklist (January 2006, SCA Consulting
Group) ?? Landslide Hazard Assessment ( February 2006, Insight Geologic, PLLC) ?? Traffic Impact Analysis (January 2006, Transportation Engineering Northwest) 2. This environmental review
is for a project that will be constructed in two phases. One parcel is currently in the City limits of Yelm, the second parcel is outside the City limits, in the Yelm Urban Growth Area.
Development of the parcel that is currently outside the City limits requires successful annexation into the City. The environmental review for this project is the full build-out impacts.
3. The environmental documents indicate that the property is composed of soils and substrates that are suitable for building and for stormwater infiltration. There is no indication that
there are any potential significant impacts to the earth. The Landslide Hazard Assessment conducted a site reconnaissance to observe soil conditions. There was no presence of springs,
seeps or hydric vegetation. Existing vegetation shows no sign of unstable slopes. The assessment shows that the slope does not qualify as a landslide hazard area. 4. There is no indication
in any of the environmental documents that there will be any potential long-term significant impacts to air quality from the proposed development. 5. The City of Yelm is identified as
a Critical Aquifer Recharge Area, a designated environmentally sensitive area. Potential Impacts to groundwater quality and quantity will be mitigated through measures that meet or exceed
the standards in the 1992 DOE stormwater manual as adopted by the City of Yelm. The City has adopted the 1992 Department of Ecology Drainage Design Manual, which requires that stormwater
generated from a development be treated for oils, sediments, and heavy metals before infiltration. 6. The environmental documents do not identify a potential significant impact related
to the use of energy or natural resources. 7. The environmental checklist indicates noise generated from vehicles will be minimal. 8. The City of Yelm has adopted a concurrency management
system as required by the Growth Management Act. Chapter 15.40 YMC (Concurrency Management) is designed to ensure that the improvements required to support development are available
at the time of development. A concurrency determination may be issued for a proposal as it relates to transportation issues when: the development provides
Attachment A MDNS (SUB-05-0345-YL) on-site frontage improvements; the project makes off-site improvements as necessary to provide for the safe movement of traffic; and the project makes
a contribution to projects identified the six-year transportation improvement program in the form of a Transportation Facilities Charge. 9. The Growth Management Act at Section 36.70.070
(6)(b) RCW states that a finding of concurrency can be issued when required improvements are in place at the time of development or that a financial commitment is in place to complete
the improvements or strategies within six years. 10. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has classified SR 507 from the Yelm City Limits to the vicinity of Mill Road
as a Class 2 Highway, which favors mobility of access to a site. This means that minimum access spacing is 660 feet. This classification is likely to changes as the area within the city
develops. Phase I of this project is within the City Limits, Phase II to be developed after successful annexation into the City Limits. The frontage improvement requirements shall be
determined at each phase of development. 11. Right turn drop lane requirements are based on existing posted speed limits. This area of SR 507 is currently being reviewed for a reduction
of the posted speed limit. The requirement for a right turn drop lane should be reviewed at the time of application for frontage improvements to determine if a right turn drop lane is
required, and if so, the required length. 12. Chapter 16.16 YMC requires that the layout of streets provide for continuation of streets existing in adjoining subdivisions. The project
provides a future street connection to the north and west. 13. Section 16.16.050 (YMC) states that lots within a residential subdivision shall be designed so that lots adjacent to arterial
and collector streets are not allowed direct access. 14. The traffic impact analysis (TIA) submitted as part of the application indicates that the project will generate an average of
536 vehicle trips per day, with a PM peak of 56 vehicles per hour. 15. Section 14.04.055 YMC indicates that the principal guide in measuring environmental impact is consistency with
the land use designations of the comprehensive plan and the development regulations designed to implement the plan. 16. The checklist indicates that the proposal will not require addition
fire or police protection services. 17. Temporary construction impacts such as noise, light, water quality, and air quality, are mitigated by requirements of the Zoning Code and Development
Guidelines relating to construction activities. 18. The Yelm School District has adopted a school mitigation requirement based on the demand that new residential units create for additional
school services and facilities.
Attachment A MDNS (SUB-05-0345-YL) Additional demands on the school system will be mitigated through the requirement that the developer enter into a mitigation agreement with the District.
Mitigation Measures 1. Prior to final subdivision approval, the developer shall complete the following transportation improvements: For Phase I of this project; a. The southeast half
of State Route 507 shall be improved to City Standards for an Urban Arterial along the property frontage. This will include a full width center turn lane and a right turn drop lane if
required by Washington State Department of Transportation at the time of “Plan for Approval” submittal. b. All internal streets shall be improved to City Standards for a Local Access
Residential. c. The interior street shall provide a future street connection to the east. For Phase II of this project; a. The southeast half of State Route 507 shall be improved to
City Standards for an Urban Arterial to include a full center turn lane and a right turn drop lane if if required by Washington State Department of Transportation at the time of “Plan
for Approval” submittal. b. All internal streets shall be improved to City Standards for a Local Access Residential. c. The internal street shall connect to the future street connection
provided in Phase I. 2. Prior to preliminary subdivision approval the applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department for approval, a design of the proposed retaining
wall along Lots 1 through 11, prepared by a licensed structural engineer. The wall shall be designed to ensure that Lots 1 through 11 are buildable and safe. The walls shall conform
to Section IV(F) of the City of Yelm Design Guidelines. 3. The developer shall enter into an agreement with Yelm Community Schools to mitigate project impacts to the School District.
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