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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A~J,rl FQ
Purpose of checklist & TQ~~
The State Environmental Policy Act (S5PA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider [he
environmental impacts of a pcoposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all
proposals with probable significant adveae impacts on the quality of the environment The purpose of this checklist is to provide
information to help you and the agency identify impacts Gom your proposal (and ro reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, i(
it wn be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.
lnstructians for applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies
use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an
EiS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each yues[ion accum[ely and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most eases, you should be
able m answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do no[
know the answer, or if a quesUOn dues not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does nut apply." Complete answers to
the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later.
Some yuestions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmazk designations. Answer
these questions iCyou sea If you have problems, the governmental agencies exo assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan m do them over a period of time or on
different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects.
The agency to which you submit [his checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably
related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact
Use of checklist far nanproject proposals:
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does no[ apply." m
ADDITION, COmp12f01112 SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROIECT ACTIONS (part D).
Poi mnproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project" "applicant;' and "property or site" should
be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
A. BACKGROUND
I. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Willow Clea Division 3
2. Name of applicant Dennis Balnscio
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact persom
Yelm Property Development L.L.C.
16442 Middle Road SE
Yelm, WA 98579
Phone: 425-778-7211
Bepresentative: Skillings Connolly, Inc (Robert Connolly, PE)
5016 Lacey Boulevard SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Phone: 360-491-3399
4. Date checklist prepared: May 20, 2005; updated January 9, 2006
5. Agency requesting checklist City of Yelm
6. Proposed timing or schedule Including phasing, if applicable): Construction scheduled to begin Summer 2006
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes,
explain. No
8. List any environmental iofonration you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this
proposal. SEPA Checklist' grading and drainage plans
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the propetty
covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
The proposal wiB require grading and drainage permits and preBminary plat approval.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed I'or your proposal, if known.
Grading and Building Permits, water and sewer improvements.
I I. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. Thue are
several questions later in this checklist That ask you to describe certain aspects oC your proposal. You do not need to repeat
those answers on [his page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project
description.)
The proposed Willow Gleq Division 3, is a residential development is located on the west side of Grove Road. The
10.0-acre site is currently pastureland. The project includes the addition of 55 residential lots for single family
homes, new roadways and sidewalks, sewer and water services and stormwater facilifies to Irea[ and dispose of [be
project's stormwater.
12 Location of the proposal. Give sufGcicnt information tot a person ro understand the precise location of your proposed
project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. IC a proposal would occur over a range
of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal descriptioq site plan, vicinity map, and topographic
map, iF rcasoanbly available. While you should submit any plans required by [he agency, you are no[ requited [o duplicate
maps or detailed pleas submitted with any permit applications relatrA ro this checklist.
The Willow Glen, Division 3 proposed project is located in Secfions 20, Township 17 North, Range 2 East, W.M..
The Thurston County tax parcel number is 64303500200. There is no assigned site address a[ [his time.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL, F,I,EA~NTS
1. Earth
e. General description of the site (circle one): la ,rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous,
other ...... Opland portions are Bal as well as [he Boodplain/riparian portions (Od%).
b. What is the steepest slope onthe sito (approximate percent slope)?
The steepest slope on site is approximately 3% along Grove Road.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (tor example, clay, sand, gravel, peal,
muck)? [f you know the classification of agriculmtal soils, specify them and note any prime
farmland. The site contains Spanaway gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 3%.
d Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate viciNty'? If so,
describe. None to our knowledge.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate yuantitics of eny filling or grading proposed.
indicate source of fill.
Site grading will be designed to balance cu[ and fill goanlities, with approximately 6,000 CY of cat
and 6,000 CY of IiB.
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f Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, constmcdon, or use? If so, generally describe.
Sedimentation may result as a conswcdon associate.
AB precautions wdl be fakedfollowed to prevent any sediments from entering Grove Road during [he
construction sequence. Best Management Pracfices (BMPs) fond in the Department of Ewlogy's
Starmwater Managemen/ Manua[ for the Puget Snund Basin, February, 1994 will be followed.
g. About what percent oC the site will be coveted with impervious surfaces aher project
constmction (for exampla, asphalt of buildings)'?
Approximately 00% of the site will be covered in impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measmes m reduce or control erosion, or other impacts ro the earth, if any:
Project design wBl incorporate BMPs found in the Department of Ecology's Stormwafer Marogement
Manual for the Puget Sound Basin, February, 1994.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions m the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dus4 automobile,
odoa, industrial wood smoke) during conswetion and when the project is completed'? If
any, generally describe and give approximate queatities if known.
Normal wnstruction equipment emissions and dust resulfing from eons[rucfion activities mould be
released to air. Appropriate BMPs wUl be followed to minimize impacts.
b. Are Ihere any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? I(so,
generally describe. None to our knowledge.
c Proposed measures to reduce or wntrol emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Dust control BMPs will be required, as necessary.
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3. Water
a. Surface:
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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, wedends)'? If yes, describe type
and provide names. If appropriate, state what sueam or river i[ flows into.
Yelm Creek, WRIA 11.0043 is located in the general vicinity located approximately 500 fee[ west
of the primary construction area. Yelm Creek Rows into the Nisqua0y Rivet' WRIA 11.0008 at
approximately River MRe 13.1.
2) Will the project require any work oveq in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters'? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. None.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge metuial that would be placed in or mmoved
from surface water or wedands and indicate the area of the site That would be affected.
Indicate [he source of fill material. None.
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 Ifl0.ycar Floodplain? if so, note location on the site plan. No.
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. No.
b. Ground:
I) Will ground water be withdrawn, or wit l water be discharged to ground water? Give
general drscriptioq purpose, and approximate quantities ifknown.
stormwater runoff will be infdtraled to groundwateq same as existing condi0om
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic Tanks or
other sources, if any (fur example: Domestic sewage; indusMal, containing the
fallowing chemicals'... ;agricultural; etc.). Describe [he general s'irz of the system, the
number of such systems, the number of houses ro be served (if applicable), or the number of
animals or humans the system(s') are expected fo serve.
Treated stormwater infiltrafion, see drainage report.
c. Wamrmmff(including stormwater):
I) 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?
W it l this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
Runoff will be collected from roadways and lots, pumped to drainage facilities (rack galleries)
and infdtra[ed [o the ground. 100% of stormwater runoff will be infiltrated.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If sq generally describe.
Yes, however, biolRtrafion swales and intdtration system design w01 greatly reduce [hc likelihood
of waste materials entering the ground water.
d. Proposed measures [o reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
DOE's Storm water Management Manna/ for (he Paget Sound Basin, Febrvary,1994 (i.e., retention
basins and inRltra6on basins and/or structures).
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4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other, oak, wi0ow
evergreen Vee: fir, cedar, pine, other
stwbs
X grass
R pasture
crop Or grain
wet soil planLS: cattail, buttemug bullmsh, skunk cabbage, other
water planes: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegctaton
b. Whet kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered'?
Only pasture grass species will 6e removed, no existing tree shies will be disturbed.
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c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near [he silo.
Washington Natural Heritage Program (WNHP) GIS datasets were researched January 9, 2006 to
determine the occurrence/absence of threatened ar endangered plan[ species widdn the project site.
The project site lies within the five-mile radios o[ Golden Paintbrush, which has a elate status of
Endangered and a federal status of Listed Threatened. The site also lies within the While Top Aster,
which has a state status of Sensifive and a federal status of Species of Concern.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, iFany:
Required landscaping in planter strips on both sides of the road. At [he request of the City the
developer will pay a fee in-lieu of providing open space [o help pay for parks and improvements in the
vicinity.
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 rile:
birds: hawk, heron, eagle, 'on bird:, other.
mammals: decq bear, elk, beaveq other:
fish: bass, salmon, [rout, herring s'hcllfish, other
b. List any threatened or endangered species known ro be on or near the site.
None to our knowledge.
a Is the sire pan of a mio anon route? If so, explain.
Not [o our knowledge.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None.
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6. Energy and natural resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used ro meet
the wmpleted project's energy needs'! Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufactudng, etc.
Energy sources will include electricity and possibly wood stoves used for hexing and cooking.
h. Would your project aficct 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 m reduce or control energy impacts, if any: Energy E1Ticient Homes
7. Environmental health
a. Are (here any environmental health harards, including exposure to toxic chenticals, risk
of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous' waste, that could occur as a result of [his proposal"
If so, describe. None.
I) Describe special emergency services that might be reyuired. None known.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control envimnmemal health hazards, if any: None required.
b. Noise
I) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)'?
Normal residental traffic currently exists in the area.
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2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associatrd with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, constructioq operation, other)? Indicate
what hours noise would come from the site.
Additional residential traffic would permanently increase and constrocfion noise would
temporarily occur as roadways and homes are built. This would primarily occur during daylight
hours.
3) Proposed measures ro reduce or control noise impacts', i(any:
Construction will be limited to daylight hours.
8. Land and shoreline use
a. What is the current use oC the site and adjacent properties?
Adjacent properties are comprised of pastureland and residential.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
The site has recently been used for hay and pasture for Gves[ock.
c. Describe any structures on the site. None.
d. Will any s[mctures be demolished? If so, what? None.
e. What is the curren[zoning classification of the site'?
R-4, Residential, acwrding to Thurston County GeoData
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E Wha[ is the currem comprehensive plan designation of the site? R-6
g. If applicable, what is the torten[ shoreline master program designation of the site? Shorelines of State
- Rural
h. Has any pan ofthe site been classified as ea "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in [he completed project?
55 homes with an average of 2.5 people per household or approximately 138 people.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None.
k Proposed measures ro avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None necessary.
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected lead uses and plans,
if any: Project review by the City of Yelm
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing. 55 middle income bousing units will be provided.
h. Approxirtatety how many units, if any, would he eliminated'? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing. None.
a Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed suucmre(s), no[ including antennas'; what is
[he principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The tallest height of any proposed structure is 35 feet with typical building materials Bach as wood,
metal, glass, masonry, etc.
b. What views in [he immediate vicinity would be ahered or ohstmcted? None.
c. Proposed measures m reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None required
11. Light and glare
a. What type of light or glare will the profx~s'al produce? What time of day would i[ mainly
occur? Normal street lighting after dark is proposed.
b. Could light or glare Rom the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere wish views? No.
c. Wha[existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal'? None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or conmol light and glare impacts, if any: None.
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12. Recreafion
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in tfie immediate vicinity?
Yelm Creek ties southwest o[ the project site
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreadonal uses? If so, describe. No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or eonvol impacLS on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be
provided try [he project or applicant, if any: None necessary.
13. Historic and cultural preservafion
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed foq national, state, or local preservation registers'
known ro be on or next m the sire? If so, generally describe.
No sites listed on, or proposed for, preservafion registries are indicated in the Washington S[a[e
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservafion's database.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or
cultural importance known to be on or next ro the site. None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impaeLS, if any: None necessary.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access' m [he
existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Middle Saeet, see plan-view.
Grove Street serves the site to the east and Greenleaf Loop serves the proposed site from the
west.
h. Is rile curendy saved by public transit? If not what is the npproximate dismnce to the
nearest transit srop?
No, dte site is not currently served by public transit The nearest transit stop is approximately
3/4 mile away, at 100'" Way and FL Stevens Elementary.
c How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate'?
The completed project would create 55 driveways and would eliminate no parking spaces.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvemenLS to exis'dng roads or
sneers, not including driveways? If sq generally describe(indicate whether public or private).
Yes, new public interior roads are included in lbis proposal. Grove Road will be widened by
adding 16 feet in width, as required for future development.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity ot) wateq rail, or air nanspor[ztion? if so,
generally describe. No
f. How many vehicular nips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate
when peak volumes would occur.
Approximately S1b veldcolar trips per day (55 lots x 9.57 tripe per lot), peak traffic would
occur in the morning and a[ the end of the workday (approximately Sfi trips).
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None
Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts include traffic mitlgatlon fees
paid by the client.
15. Public services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire proleefioq police
protection, health care, schools, other)? if so, generally describe.
Yes, typical public services including fire and police protection, health care, and refuse, water
and sewer services will be required for this project.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Developer Pees will mitigate impacts.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone,
sanitary sewer, septic system, other. None.
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.
Electricity -Puget Sound Energy
Water -City of Yelm
Refuse Service -Rural Refuse
Telephone - Qwest
Sanitary Sewer -City of Yelm S.T.E.P.
Cable/Intemet - Comcast
C. SIGNATURE.
The above answers ere we and complete ro the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead
agency is relying on Them to make its decision.
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