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TC Envir Chcklst~~ ~``~~ ~ THURSTON COUNTY ~. - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TH~1~:STO~1 CC?t7~7T~' ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST $su f' 1SsZ Purpose of Checklist The State Ens-ironmental Police ~-~ct {SI~PaI), Chapter 43.21C RC~l', requires all goy-emmcntal agencies to consider the ez~~-irozzmental impacts of a proposal before malting decisions..1n I ~zi~ironmenral Impact Statement {I-iIS) must he prepared for alI proposals with probable significant ads>erse impacts on the quality- of the environment. "1 he purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help ~•ou and the agcnc3- identify- impacts from Four proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an L'lS is required. Instructions for Applicants - USl~ I3I,:\CK I\I~_C)\I~I' This Environmental Checldist asks eou to describe some basic information a]aout your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to deterttune whether the env-iroumental unpacts of }-our proposal arc significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. _lnswer the questions briefly, rr-•ith the most precise information ]thou-n, or gyve the hest description }-ou can. Please do not w-cite in the area that is specified fo>' "agent} use onh ." ~'ou must answer each question accurately and carefiille, to the best o£rour know•]edge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions froth }-our o~ri1 obsen~atiotts or project plans without the need to hire experts. I£you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apple to -our proposal, write "do not know" or "does not app]}-." Complete ans~vcrs to the questions now mar avoid unnecessan- delaes later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. xanswer these questions if you can. If ~-nu have problems, tl~e governmental agencies can assist you. 11 site plan must accompanj- the Enviromnental Checklist. It should be clearly legible, scaled accurately and include information regarding boundarz- lines of subject and adjacent properties; roads, existing and proposed; existing b~ulditxgs; wells and drainfields, if anl; geographical Features (such as steep slopes, loin areas, seasonal or bear-round drainages and shorelines} and details of the project. Please submit one copy of the site plan 11" ~ 17" or smaller. The checklist quesrions apply to all parts of }-our proposal, even if you plan to do tlacm over a period of time or on different parcels of land. _]ttach any additional information that w~JJ help describe r-our proposal or its en~7ronmental effects. 'The agency to which lou submit tlus checklist map aslt you to explain lour answers or provide additional information reasonable related to detemiizung if there mal be a significant adverse smpact. lise of Checklia fir,\rn~,project Pro~.osals \onproject prnposals are those which are nor tied to a speci£zc site, such as adoption of plans, policies, or ordinances. Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions mat- be answered "does nor apple." In addition, complete tl~.e Supplemental Sheet for ~onpxoject _lcnons (Part D). l~or nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "propert<- or site" should read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. Dees: Thurston County Development Sei-~-ices - ~'Iinor ::\dministrative Permits Refer to h'ee Schedule "1-lzurstota Counn~ Deeelopzxient Services _ Major l-Iearing 1=:~aminer Permits Refer to I~ee Schedule sI~-~1~1~ o~r.~- En~~ronmental Checklist Submittal Requirements Check all Front Page Entries Check Sigtnature and Date for Completion Include am en~7ronmental reports required. (Wetland report, etc.) tees, Paid Site Plan: Submit one copy of site plan l1" ~ 17" or smaller. Plan must be clearly legible and contain pertinent information. 2000 Lal<eridge br. SW; Olympia, WA 98502: Phone: (380) 786-5490; T©b (360) 754-2933 a~~,~;.~~~ 2006 THURSTON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ENVIRONTMENTAL CHECKLIST "~1SE SLACK INK ONLY" 1. Applicant: Address: FH1, LLC 4200 6T~~ AVENUE SE, SUITE 301 LACEY, WA 98503 PHONE: 360.493.6002 FAX: 360.493.2476 EMA[L: SLC!ri;SLCEMAIL.COM '' OFFICI='~L USE 0:~:~LY Folder Sequence # Iaxo~ect Related Cases: Bate Received: By: '' OFFICI:IL USE ONLY' 2. Point of Contact: STEVEN L. CHAMBERLAIN 4200 6T"AVENUE SE, SUITE 301 LACEY, WA 98503 PHONE: 360.493.6002 FAX: 360.493.2476 EMAIL: SLCnSLCEMAIL.COM 3. Owner: FH1, LLC 4200 6'" AVENUE SE, SUITE 301 LACEY, WA 98503 PHONE; 360.493.6002 FAX: 360.493.2476 EMAIL: SLC~ SLCEMAIL.COM 4. Property Address or location. THE PROJECT 1S LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SR 507, WEST OF THE HAWKS LANDING SUBDIVISION NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH 150T" AVE SE, 1N SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 17N, RANGE lE, W.M. ~. QuarterlQearter SectionfTownshiplRan~e: SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 17N, RANGE 1 E, W.M. b. Tax Parcel #: 2172.5130200 7. Total Acres: 5 Thurston County Environ~nenta] Checklist Page I of 23 S. Permit Type: 9. ;coning: RR Ila' 10. Shoreline Environment: NONE. I I. Water Body: NONE. 12. Brief Description of the Proposal and Project Name: BAPTIST HILL -DEVELOP TWO 14 LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS LOCATED ON 5 ACRES EACH 1,i. Did you attend a presubmission conference for this project? '. Yes No Ifyes, when? 14. Estimated Project Completion Date: Fall ?009 1;i. List of aI1 Permits, Licenses or Government Approvals Required for the Proposal (federal, state and local--including rezones): PRELIMINARY AND FINAL LONG PLAT APPROVAL, 2 LOT SHORT PLAT APPROVAL, APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN ZONING APPLICATION, QUASI JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, GRADING PLAN APPROVAL, ENGINEERING PLAN APPROVAL AND BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL. I6. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? Ifyes, explain: YES, THE PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH WILL BE DEVELOPED IN A SIMILAR MANNER. 1?. Do you know of any plans by others which may affect the property covered by your proposal? Ifyes, explain: NONE KNOWN. 18. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable}: THE PROJECT WILL BEGIN CONSTRUCTION UPON PRELIMINARY PLAT AND ENGINEERING APPROVAL. Thurston Couuty Environmental Checf:list Page 2 of 23 19. List any environmental inForrnation you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST, DRAINANGE REPORT, TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS AND SOILS INVESTIGATION. Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page 3 of 23 f~~ T~U%tSTON CC71.7N`k'~J_ sire s~,z THURSTON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES F~VIRON~IIa;~T11L I;LEI!~ENTS Evaluation for Agency tise Onlv To be Co__rrtpleted by Applicant E . Earth a. General description of the site (check one): l" lat f Rolling / Hilly Steep Slopesf Mountainous Other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? THE STEEPEST ,SLOPE ON THE SITE IS 30% c. What genera[ types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand ;ravel, peat, muck)? if you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify Them and note any prime farmland. THE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE OF THURSTON COUNTY MAPPED THE ON-SITE SOILS AS A SPANAWAY GRAVELLY SANDY LOAM. (] IO). d. Are there surface indicators or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? lfso, describe. THERE ARE NO SURFACE INDICATIONS OF UNSTABLE 50ILS IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY. 'Thurston County Environmental Checklist Pale ~ of 23 e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. lndicate source of fill. THERE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 2,Sfl0 CUBIC YARDS OF FILL AND APPROXIMATELY 2,500 CUBIC YARDS OF CUT. 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 POTENTIAL FOR EROSION WILL OCCUR DURING THE GRADING PROCESS FOR THE PROJECT. SEE ITEM "H" FOR PROPOSED CONTROL METHODS. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after protect construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? ABOUT 40% OF THE SITE WILL BE COVERED WITH IMPERVIOUS SURFACES, INCLUDING STORM PONDS. 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 THURSTON COUNTY AND CITY OF YELM STANDARDS. THIS PLAN WILL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THURSTON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF YELM. EROSION CONTROL FENCING AND OTHER DEVICES WILL BE USED TO ENSURE NO MATERIALS LEAVE THE SITE. FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION ALL EXPOSED SURFACES WILL BE LANDSCAPED AND REVEGETATED. Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page 5 of 23 Evaluation for A~encv Use Only Air a. What types of emiss€ons 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. DURING CONSTRUCTION EMISSIONS TO THE AIR WILL BE RELEASED FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION STAFF VEHICLES. FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION, EMISSIONS FROM RESIDENT VEHICLES WILL BE RELEASED ON-SITE. ALL EMISSION QUANTITIES ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE WITHIN NORMAL RANGES FOR PRO.IECTS OF THIS TYPE. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. THERE ARE NO OFF-SITE SOURCES OF EMISSIONS OR ODOR THAT WILL AFFECT THIS PROPOSAL. c. Proposed measures to reduce or contra] emissions or other impacts to air, if any ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WILL BE FITTED WITH REQUIRED EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES. ~. Water a. Surface (1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity ofthe site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. if Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page 6 ©f 23 E~aluatipn for Aaencv Use Only appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. NONE. (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 WIHTIN 200 FEET OF ANY SURFACE WATERS. {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. NO FILL WILL BE PLACED IN OR REMOVED FROM SURFACE WATER OR WETLANDS. (4) Wifl the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. THIS PROPOSAL WILL NOT REQUIRE SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWALS OR DIVERSIONS. (5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. THE PROPOSAL DOES NOT LIE WIHTIN A 100-YEAR FLOOD PLAIN. (b) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. THIS PROPOSAL DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY DISCHARGES OF WATER MATERIALS TO SURFACE WATER. Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page 7 of 23 Evaluation for ency_Use Only b. Ground E~rahiation for (1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to around Ayencv Use Only water? Give general description, purpose, and approximately quantities if known. NO GROUNDWATER WILL BE WITHDRAWN AS A RESULT OF THIS PROJECT. THIS SITE WILL EVENTUALLY SE SERVED BY CITY OF YELM WATER AND S.T.E.P. SEWER. AN INTERIM SEPTIC SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM MAY BE INSTALLED UNTIL CITY SERVICES ARE GRANTED. STORMWATER WILL BE TREATED AND INFILTRATED BACK INTO THE GROUND. (2) Describe waste material that wi(1 be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any {for example: domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals; agricul€ural; 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 systems} are expected to serve. TREATED STORMWATER AND TEMPORARY SEPTIC TANK TREATED WASTE WILL SE INFILTRATED INTO THE GROUND. ALL STORMWATER TREATMENT AND INFILTRATION FACILITIES WILL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THURSTON COUNTY, CITY OF YELM AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STANDARDS. THE PROJECT WILL EVENTUALLY BE SERVED BY CCTY OF YELM SEWER SYSTEM. c. Water Run-off (includin~w stormwater} (1) Describe the source of runoff {includ€ng stormwater} and method of collection Thurstou Couuty Environmental Cl~ecfclist Page & of 23 and disposal, if any (include quantities, in known). Where will this water flow? this water flow into other waters? if so, describe. RUNOFF WILL SI~ GENERATED FROM THE ROOFTOPS AND ROADWAY AREAS. THE STORMWATER SYSTEM ON-SITE WILL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THURSTON COUNTY AND CITY OF YELM STANDARDS. (2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? if so, generally describe IT IS UNLIKELY THAT WASTE MATERIALS COULD ENTER GROUND OR SURFACE WATERS AS A RESULT OF THIS PROJECT. TREATMENT FACILITIES HAVE SEEN DESIGNED TO REDUCE THIS RISK. TO ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. (3} Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: ALL STORMWATER SYSTEMS WILL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THURSTON COUNTY AND CITY OF YELM STANDARDS. TREATMENT THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THESE STANDARDS WILL BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO INFILTRATION TO THE GROUND. ALL PLANS WILL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THURSTON COUNTY WITH A COURTESY REVIEW BY THE CITY OF YELM PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. 4. Plants a. Checl: the types of vegetation found on the site: Deciduous tree: /aider (maple aspen other /Evergreen tree: fir cedar pine other /Shrubs /G rass Pasture Evaluation for Aaencv Use OnE Thurston County EnvironEnentaf Checklist Page 9 of 23 Crop or grain Wet soil plants: catta[ t other Water plants: water lily eelgrass milfoi] other Other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? MOST ALL OF THE EXISTING FIR TREES HAVE BEEF REMOVED BY THE PRIOR OWNER. SOME ADDITIONAL CLEARING WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAKE ROOM FOR ROADWAY AND STORM WATER CONSTRUCTION. 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: NATIVE PLANTS WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE FINAL LANDSCAPEING. ALL DISTRUSED AREAS WILL BE RE-VEGETATED. 5. Animals a. Check any birds and ani~~als 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: buttercup bulrush skunk cabbage Evaluation foz Agency Use Only Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page i E) of 23 Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. NONE KNOWN. e. is the site part of a migration route? if so, explain. THE SITE HAS NOT BEEN tDENTIFIED AS PART OF A MIGRATION ROUTE. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: NATIVE PLANTS WILL BE INCORPORATED IN THE FINAL LANDSCAPE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE TO WILDLIFE. 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, tnanufacturing, etc. NEW HOMES WILL USE ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS FOR LIGHTING, HEATING AND COOKING. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? if so, generally describe- THIS PROJECT WILL NOT AFFECT THE POTENTIAL USE OF SOLAR ENERGY BY ADJACENT PROPERTIES. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this propasal? List other proposed measures to reduce or epntrol energy impacts, if any THE BUILDINGS WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND WASHINGTON ENERGY CODE STANDARDS. Evaluation for Agency Use Onlv 'Thurston County Environmental Checklist Paget 1 0£ 23 7. Environmental Health a. Are there are any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk off€re and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. NO THREATS TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WILL, OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THIS PROJECT. (1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. NO SPECIAL EMERGENCY SERVICES OTHER THAN STANDARD MEDICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE WILL BE REQUIRED. {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: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? STANDARD TRAFFIC NOISES AT LEVELS TYPICAL OF AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT EXIST CN THE PROJECT AREA. {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 NOISE WILL BE GENERATED DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY. THIS WILL PRIMARILY BE COMPOSER OF EQUIPMENT NOISE DURING CLEARING AND GRADING, AND CONSTRUCTION NOISE DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE. Evaluation £ox ency__Use.On1X Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page 12 of 23 (3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: CONSTRUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY. $. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? THE SITE IS MOSTLY VACANT EXCEPT A VACANT SINGLE STRUCTURE, WHICH WA5 USED AS A CHURCH AND WILL, BE DEMOLISHED. THE PARCEL TO THE EAST IS DEVELOPED WITH AN EXISTING SUBDIVISION. b. }Ias the site been used for agriculture? if so, describe. THE SITE HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE iN RECENT YEARS. c. Describe any structures on the site. THE SITE CONTAINS A VACANT HOUSE STRUCTURE THAT WAS USED AS A CHURCH. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? THE EXISTING BUILDING WILL BE DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? THIS CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE SITE IS RR I/5. THE CITY OF YELM HAS PRE-ZONED THE PROPERTY A5 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-4), WHICH ALLOWS 4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. f. What is the cun•ent comprehensive plan designation of the site? THE CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION OIJ' THE SITE IS RESIDENTIAL R-4. ~. If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master ProYram designation of the site? NOT APPLICABLE. Evaluatiozx for encLUse Only Thurston County Environmental Check:list Pabe 13 of 23 h. Has any part of the site been classified an "environmentally sensitive" area? if so, specify. NO PORTION OF THE SITE HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A "NATURAL RESOURCE" OR "CRITIAL" OR "ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE" AREA, EXCEPT THAT ALL OF YELM AND IT'S UGA IS A CRITICAL ACQUIFER RECHARGE AREA. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? BASED ON AN AVERAGE OF 2.5 RESIDENTS PER HOUSEHOLD, IT IS EXPECTED THAT ABOUT 35 PEOPLE WILL RESIDE IN THE COMPLETED PROJECT. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? NO PEOPLE WILL BE DISPLACED BY THE COMPETED PROJECT. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any? NONE NEEDED. 1. Proposed measures to ensure Che proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: THE PROJECT WILL SE DESIGNED TO MEET OR EXCEED ALL THURSTON COUNTY AND CITY OF YELM ZONING STANDARDS. ALL PLANS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THURSTON COUNTY WITH A COURTESY REVIEW BY THE CITY OF YELM TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE ADOPTED PLANS. 4. Housin„ a_ Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high-, middle-, or low-income housing. I~ MIDDLE INCOME RESIDENTIAL UNITS WILL BE PROVIDED. Evaluation for A~~ency Use Only Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page I4 of 23 b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be c]iminated? Indicate whether high-, midd3e, or ]ow-income housing. NO UNITS WILL BE ELIMINATED. c. Proposed measures to reduce or contro[ housing impacts, if any: NONE NEEDED. ] 0. 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 TALLEST HEIGHT OF ANY PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE WILL BE 2S FEET, MEASURED TO THE TOP OF THE ROOF LINE. THE PRINCIPAL EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIAL PROPOSED WILL BE WOOD. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? THERE IS A VIEW OF MT. RAINIER TO THE EAST FROM THE SITE, VIEWS FROM THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTH OF THE PROJECT WILL HAVE THEIR VIEW ALTERED BY CONVERTING THE PROJECT PROPERTY TO A DEVELOPED SITE. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: THE OPEN SPACE AREAS WILL BE LANDSCAPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS OF THURSTON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF YELM AND MAY INCLUDE EXISTING FIR TREES, ORNAMENTAL TREES AND LAWN. NATIVE TYPE TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUND COVER WILL SE PLANTED ON NEWLY CREATED LOTS TO CREATE AN AESTHETICALLY PLEASING APPEARANCE. STREETS WILL SE PLANTED WITH STREET TREES . THE PROJECT WILL BE DESIGNED TO A RESIDENTIAL SCALE, USING RESIDENTIAL-TYPE MATERIALS IN ORDER TO BLEND WITH ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL USES. Evaluation for Agency Use On1X Thurston County Environmental Checklist Fage 1S of 23 11. Li ht and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? LIGHTING WILL BE DESIGNED SO THAT IT IS DIRECTED ON-SITE AND TO MINIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT SPILLING ON TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? LIGHTING WCLL BE DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY STANDARDS AND TO MINIMIZE GLARE. NO SAFETY IIAZARDS WILL BE CREATED BY THE PROJECT. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? THERE ARE NO OFF-SITE SOURCES OF LIGHT OR GLARE THAT WOULD AFFECT THIS PROPOSAL. d. Proposed measures to reduce or contra] light and glare impacts, if any: ALL FIXTRUES ON-SITE WILL BE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE LIGHT SPILLAGE ONTO OTHER PROPERTIES AND THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? TAHOMA VALLEY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, YELM CITY PARK, COCHRANE MEMORIAL PARK ARE ALL LOCATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE PROJECT SITE. YELM/TENI.NO TRAIL IS WITTIN WALKING DISTANCE OE THE SITE. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? if so, describe. NO RECREATIONAL USES WILL BE DISPLACED BY THIS PROJECT. Evaluation for Agency Use Onik Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page 1G of 23 INTERCITY TRANSIT SERVES YELM VIA YELM AVENUE. BUSES ARE NOT EXPECTED TO TRAVEL INTO THE SITE AT THIS TIME. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? 1-Cow many would the project eliminate? NO PARKING SPACES WOULD BE ELIMINATED. INDIVIDUAL HOME SITES WILL HAVE SUFFICIENT PARKING FOR'ABOUT 4 SPACES PER LOT. 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). AS PART OF THE PROJECT, FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON SR 507 AS PART OF PHASE II. INSIDE THE PLAT A LOOPED ROADWAY SYSTEM WILL BE CONSTRUCTED FOR BOTH PHASES TO MEET THURSTON COUNTY AND CITY OF YELM STREET STANDARDS. e. Will the project use {or occur in the immediate vicinity o fl 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. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? if known, indicate when peak volumes would occur- ACCORDING TO THE PROJECT TRAFFEC STUDY, THE PROJECT WILL GENERATE 1.01 NEW PM PEAK HOUR TRIPS PER DWELLING UNIT FOR A TOTAL OF 71 PM PEAK HOUR TRIPS. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: IN ACCORDANCE WITH YELM TFC ORDINANCE, THE PROJECT WILL PAY A TRANSPORTATION FACILITY CHARGE OF 5750 PER PM PEAK Evaluation for Asency Use OnI~ Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page 18 of 23 TRIP. 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need. for public services (far example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? if so, generally describe. THE PROJECT IS NOT ANTICIPATED TO RESULT IN A MEASURABLE INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR PUBLIC SERVICES. OCCASIONAL POLICE OR FIRE RESPONSE MAY BE REQUIRED, BUT SUCH INCIDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN KEEPING WITH OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF USES IN THE AREA. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. NONE PROPOSED. 1 b. 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. ELECTRICITY NATURAL GAS WATER SANITARY SEWER REFUSE SERVICE TELEPHONE l7. Signature PUGET SOUND ENERGY PUGET SOUND ENERGY PRIVATE COMMUNITY SYSTEM PRIVATE COMMUNITY SYSTEM LEMAY, INC. FAIRPOCNT a. The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 understand that Evaluation for Aaencv Use Crnly Thurston County Environnnental Checklist Pace I9 of 23 the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. mate Submitted: Print Sign a Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page 2Q of 23 TFILRS"I"ON COt`NTY ~`. :^ SLPPL~?~-1I~NT1~L SHEET' F4R NO\PROJECT ACTIONS - (Do not use dlis sheet fox project actions) TI~L1Ra'I'ON CC~UN`I'I' Ji~."f I&sZ Non-project proposals are those which are not tied to a specific site, such as adoption of plans. policies, or ordinances. Because these questions are very general, it may he helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal. or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and. in general terms. To be Completed by AP lip cant 1. }In«~ would the proposal be likely to increase dischar,e to water; emissions to air: production, storage. or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? NO, THERE WILL BE NO DISCHARGE TO WATER OR RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES FROM THIS PROPOSAL. THERE EVENTUALLY WILL SE SOME ADDITIONAL EMISSIONS TO THE AIR FROM FUTURE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY. AS WELL A5 SOME SHORT TERM CONSTRUCTION :NOISE. THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC NOISE AT LEVELS TYPICAL OF AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT. THERE WILL SE SOME ADDITIONAL NOISE FROM THE OCCUPANCY OF THE HOMES BUT NOTHING OUTSIDE THAT WHICH I5 NORMALLY GENERATED FROM ORDINARY RESIDENTIAL USE. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: SHORT TERM CONSTRUCTION EMISSIONS WILL BE LIMITED WITH PROPER EMCSSION CONTROL DEVICES AND LIMITED BY ONLY OPERATING DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS 2. llow would the proposal he likely to affect plants. animals, fish, or marine life? THIS PROPOSAL CS NOT EXPECTED TO HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS TO PLANTS OR ANIMALS. [T W[LL HAVE NO IMPACT TO FISH AND MARINE LIFE. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants. auirnals, fish, or marine life axe: NONE PROPOSED NOW, BUT EVENTUALLY NATIVE PLANTS WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO FUTURE DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPING AND WILL BE AVACLABLE TO WILDLIFE. Evaluation for Aner~cy Use Only Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page 2 I of 23 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete cner,y or natural resources`' THE PROPOSAL W[LL USE ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS AND WATER TO SERVICE l4 HOMES. Proposed measures to protec€ or conserve encr~y and natural resources are: THE PROPOSAL W[LL UTILITZE THE BEST AVAILABLE CONSTRUCTION' METHODS TO CONSERVE ENERGY AND N'ATCiRAL RESOURCES. THE HOMES WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, UNIFOMR BUILDING CODE AND WASHCNGTON ENERGY CODE. 4. Flow would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for ~overnmenta] protection; such as parks. wilderness, wild and scenic rivers. threatened or endan,cred species habitat. historic or cultural sites, wetlands, flood plains, or prime farmlands? THi5 PROPOSAL WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ANY SENSITIVE AREA, THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITAT, HISTORICAL OR CULTURAL SITE, WETLANDS, FLOORPLAINS OR PRCME FARMLAND. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: NONE NECESSARY. ~. How ~+ould the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including «•hciher it would allow or cncoura,e land or shoreline uses incompatible ~vitlt existing plans? THIS PROPOSAL WILL HAVE NO SHORELINE IMPACTS. THE PROPOSAL WILL MODIFY THE CURRENT I15 ZONING TO R4 CONSISTENT WITH CITY OF YELM CO~IPREHEN'SIVE PLAN ZONING. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are THE PROPOSAL WILL COMPLY WITH ALL THURSTON COUNTY AND CITY OF YELM DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES TO REDUCE ANY" POTENTIAL LAND USE IMPACTS. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? THIS PROPOSAL WILL NOT SIGNIFCIANTLY CMPACT ANY TRANSPORTATION OR PL'BL[C SERVICES. UTILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO SERVICE TI-IE SITE ONCE IT HAS SEE\~ ANNEXED [NTO THE CITY. Thurston County Environmental Checklist Page 22 of 23 t'roposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: NOtiE 1\ECESSARY. 7. Identify. if possihle, whether the proposal may conflict ~r~ith local, state. or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. v41\E KNOV4'l~. Thurston County En~ironmeatat Checklist Page Z3 of Z3