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Proponent (c): Scott Ritter
Address: 2365 481M1 Ave SW
Olympia, Wa 98512
Phone: 360.791.1589
Fax: 350.956.0731
Representative: Terry Weeks
Jerome W. Morrissette & Associates,
P.S.
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1700 Cooper Point Rd S.W., No. B-2
Olympia, WA 98502-1170
Phone: (360) 352-9456
Fax: (360) 352-9990
Property Address or Location (e):
between Cullens and Longmire west of
Coates St.
Ya S/T/!U (t): 519, T17N, RZE S24,T17N, R1E
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Jurisdiction: TC~ O~ L~ Other_
SEPA # (a):
Case # (b):
Related Cases:
Dale Received: By:
Submittal: Complete Incomplete
Information Requested:
Proposal (d):
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Tax Parcel No. (g): 21724140400, 27724140300, 21 7 241 41 5 0 0
Total Gross Acres: 3.22 Ac
Permit Type: SUbdIVISIOn
Zoning: Moderate Density Residential (R6)
Shoreline Environment: NA
Water Body: None
Brief Description of the Proposal and Project Name: Yelm/Trump Subdivision: Subdivide 3.22
Acres into 19 single family residential lots
12. Did you attend a presubmission conference for this project? If yes, when? Yes, July 73, 2005
13. Estimated Project Completion Dale: Summer, Fall 2005
14. Lis[ of all Permits, Licenses, or Government Approvals Required for [he Proposal (federal, state,
and local-including rezones): Yelm plat, SEPA
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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
1 S. Lis[ any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal. None known
Earth
e. General description of the site (circle one): Flay rolling, hilly, steep
slopes, mountainous, other:
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 8%
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (far example, clay,
sand, grovel, pea[, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural
soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. Gravelly sandy
loam
d. Are [here 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. Filling and grading will
be for construction of roads, utilities and stormwater
facilities. Approx 2039 C.Y. cut. 313 C.Y. fill.
f Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe. Yes, erosion of Soil during grading
g. About what percent of [he site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
35%
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth, if any: Use of approved erosion control measures, silt
fences, hay bales, mulch, etc.
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Air
What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e,
dust, amomobile, 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,
Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe. No
Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to
air, if any: Compliance with BMPs
Water
Surface
(I) 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 aver, in, or adjacent to
(within 200 fcet) 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.
(4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or
diversions? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities iCknown. 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 [o
surface water? If sq describe the type of waste and anticipated
volume of discharge. No
Ground
(I) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged
to ground water? Give general description, purpose and
approximate quantities, if known. No
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(2) Describe waste material [hat will be discharged into [he ground
from septic tank or other sources, if any (for example:
Domestic sewage; industrial, containing [he following
chemicals...; egriwltural; etc.). Describe the general size of
the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses
to be served (if applicable), or [he 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)
(I) Describe [he source of runoff (including storm water) and
method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if
known). Where will [his water flow? Will this water flow into
other water? If so, describe. Storm Water will be
collected and run through a wet pond then into
underground infiltration galleries.
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,
generally describe. No.
Proposed measures [o 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.
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 Shmbs
X Grass
_ Pasture
Crop or grain
Wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bull brush, skunk cabbage, other
Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
Other types of vegetation
What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Most of the existing trees and shrubs will be removed to
make room for the roads. Trees and shrubs along the
property lines will be kept or removed at the owner's
discretion.
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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. Landscape
plantings on each lot will be at homeowner's discretion.
Perimeter landscaping will either be a fence or the
required 8' landscape buffer.
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 m be on or neaz [he
site. None known
c. Is [he site part of a migration rou[e7If so, explain Unknowp
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 i[ will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Electricity
will be used in all homes. Gas, oil, wood stove and solar
may be used for heating, depending on homeowner,
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 [o reduce or control
energy impacts, if any: None
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 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
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b. Noise
(I) Wha[ Types of noise exists in [he area whioh may affect your
project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Traffic noise exists. The noise has no adverse
affects on the subdivision.
(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: [raffia construo[ioq 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 subdivision
noise.
(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? Single
family homes and vacant property.
b. Has [he site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Perhaps
small farms at some time.
c. Describe any structures on the site. There are two single family
homes onsite.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If sq what? The single family
home nearest Cullens St. will be demolished.
e. What is the current zoning classification on the site? MDR R-6
f What is the ourrent 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 pert 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? None, project will be residential
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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I. Proposed measures [o ensure the proposal is compatible with existing
and projected land uses and plans, if any: Compliance with all
applicable land use requirements.
9. Housine
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle or low-income housing. 19 middle income
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle or low-income housing. One low income
house would be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Compliance with all land use requirements
I0. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is [he principle exterior building material(s) proposed.
Two storey houses. Exterior materials are unknown at
present.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Some portions of East Haven Clinic, across Cullens St from
site, may have homes in front of Mt Rainier.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None, there are no view ordinances that govern this
situation.
ll. Lieht and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of
day would i[ mainly occur? Yard lights may be placed on
individual lots at owner's discretion.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with view? 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 [o reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
None.
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreation opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity? None
b. Would the proposed project displace any ezis[ing 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 [o the site? If so,
generally describe. None known
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known [o 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 bordered on the North by Cullens and on the South
by Longmire. Access to the site will be by an internal access
road that will connect Cullens and Longmire.
b. Is the site curtently served by public transit? If not, what is the
approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes Intercity transit
runs along Cullens From SR 510 to the intersection with
Coates
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate? The project would provide 38 spaces
(2 per lot). The house that will be removed will have it's
spaces replaced.
d. Will [he 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). Yes a public street will be
constructed between Cullens and Longmire.
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e. Will the project use (or owur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or
air transportation? If so, generally describe. No
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How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. An
estimate of 10 trips per day, primarily during commuting
hours.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
Compliance with all appropriate subdivision requirements.
Additionally, $2,140.00 per household in mitigation fees will
be provided to Yelm Community Schools at building permit
issuance.
15. Public Services
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 project will result in an increased
need for all of the normal services associated with homes.
b. Proposed measures [o reduce or wntrol direct impacts on public services,
if any. Compliance with all of Yelm's subdivision
requirements.
16. Utilities
Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,
water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system,
other.
Describe [he utilities that are proposed for [he project, the utility providing
the service, and the generel construction activities on [he site or in the
immediate vicinity, which might be needed.
Power- Puget Sound Energy
Water - City of Yelm
Gas-Puget Sound Energy
Refuse -Camay
Telephone -YCOM Networks, Inc.
Sewer-0ity of Yelm
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The above answers are tme and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is
relying on [hem to make its decision.
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