Environmental ChecklistMarked UpA. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable
Burnett Road Commercial Park
2. Name of applicant:
Burnett Road Commercial Park LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
4200 6th. Ave. #301 Phone: (360) 493-6002
Lacey, WA 98503 Contact: Steven L. Chamberlain
4. Date checklist prepared:
October 27, 2004
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Yelm
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The project will be built in phases: Lot 1 mini storage-phase 1, Lot 2 commercial
building-phase 2
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
There are no plans beyond lots 1 8 2 for future expansion or additions beyond the
improvements shown on the site plan.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be ~~,
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Environmental checklist, Drainage 8 Erosion Control Plan, Grading Plan, Utilities _~.
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9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
We are not aware of any pending applications or other proposals that would affect
this property.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Preliminary short plat review, final short plat review, site plan review,
environmental review, grading and building plan/permit approval.
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11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the
size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you
to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers
on this page.
Subdivide a five acre parcel of land into a 2-lot short commercial subdivision and
subsequently construct 69,000 square feet of mini-storage units on lot land
commercial office and apartment building on lot 2
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section,
township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide
the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map,
and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans
required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans
submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
The project is located on Burnett Road, Ye/m, WA 98597 Section 13, Township 17,
Range 1 W.M. Legal description is 13-17-1E 5A S2-NW-SE-SW LESS RD ON W and
the Assessor's Parcel Number is 21713340600. The property is bordered by Burnett
Road to the west and similarly zoned properties on all other sites.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. 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 slope)?
According to the Soil Conservation Service and existing topo survey the steepest
slope on site is 4%.
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.
There are no sun`ace indications of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity.
e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed.
Indicate source of fill.
Site will require some grading and earthwork. It is estimated that approximately
20,000 c.y. may be moved around the site to meet grading and drainage
requirements. Some native material may be processed onsite i.e. top soil, gravel and
crushed rock and used for building/site construction. Some other material may be
imported or exported as needs dictate.
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Erosion possibility is extremely low on this site. The highest potential for erosion will
occur during the grading process for the project See item h. below for proposed
control methods.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
The total impervious surface after project construction will be approximately 36% of
the site.
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 the City of Yelm and
DOE standards. This plan will be reviewed and approved by the City. Erosion
control fencing and other devices will be used to ensure no materials leave the site.
Following construction, all exposed surfaces will be built on, landscaped and
revegetated.
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.
During construction, emissions to the air will be released from heary equipment and
construction staff vehicles. Following construction, emissions from tenant vehicles
will be released on site. All emission quantities are anticipated to be within normal
ranges for projects 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 emission or odor that will affect this proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
All heary equipment will be fitted with required emission control devices.
3. WATER
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface waterbody 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.
There are no surface waterbodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the site.
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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.
Not applicable.
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.
None
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No surface water withdrawals or diversions are planned as a part of this
project.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note locations on the site
plan.
The proposal does not lie within a 100-year flood plain.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface water'?
so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
No waste materials will be discharged to surface water as a result of this
project.
Ground:
Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give
general description, purpose and approximate quantities, if known.
No groundwater will be withdrawn and no water will be discharged to
groundwater as a result of this project other than stormwater runoff
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks 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.
Only treated stormwater will be infiltrated into the ground. All stormwater
treatment and infiltration facilities will be designed in accordance with City of
Ye/m standards. No other type of waste will be discharged to the ground.
Water Runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) 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.
Runoff will be generated from rooftops, parking areas, and drive aisles.
Stonnwater systems on site will be designed in accordance with City of Ye/m
standards to treat and infiltrate stormwater
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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 been designed to reduce this
risk as much as possible.
Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water impacts, if any:
Stonnwater systems will be designed in accordance with the City of Yelm standards.
Treatment that meets or exceeds the standards will be reviewed and approved by the
City of Yelm prior to construction.
4. PLANTS
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
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crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullbrush, 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?
No evergreen and deciduous trees will be removed to accommodate the project.
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.
All landscaping will be per City of Yelm standards. Following construction, all
disturbed areas will be landscaped with trees and shrubs. Native plants will be used
where possible and appropriate.
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, ongbirds, her:
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, o er:
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.
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The site has not been identified as part of any migration route.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Proposed measures to preserve wildlife are landscaping utilizing native species
where appropriate.
6. ENERGY ANp 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.
The building on site will use a combination of natural gas and electricity for lighting,
heating and cooling.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe.
The project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent parcels.
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: • y ~- `~
The building will be constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code and
Washington Energy Code requirements.
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 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 will be required.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None proposed
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 associated with arterials at levels typical of an rural
environment exist in 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.
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Short term noise will be generated by heavy equipment and construction
activities during the construction period.
Long term, typical traffic noise associated with commercial areas and parking
lots will be created by the project.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Standard muffling equipment will be installed on all heary equipment
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The site is a vacant land.
Adjacent properties are similarly zoned vacant land.
Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
The site has not been used for agriculture in recent years.
Describe any structures on the site.
There is no structures on the site.
Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
N/A.
What is the current zoning classification on the site?
The current zoning classification on the site C-1 Commercial.
What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is G1 Commercial.
If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of the site?
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Has any part of the site been classified an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. k
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No part of this site has been classified an "environmentally sensitive" area.
Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Approximately 10 people would and reside work in the completed project.
Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
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None needed or proposed
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
The project is being designed to meet or exceed all City of Yelm zoning standards. All
plans are being reviewed by the City of Yelm to ensure compliance with all applicable
adopted plans.
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low-income housing.
The project will create four new apartment units.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle,
or low-income housing.
These apartment units are expected to be in middle-income housing category.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None required. The project will create new housing.
10. AESTHETICS
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the
principal exterior building material(s) proposed.
Final building design is not complete, but is anticipated to be two stories and
approximately 30 feet in height No decision on building materials has been made to
date.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Views in the immediate vicinity will be altered by converting a currently undeveloped
parcel to a developed one.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
The site will be landscaped in accordance with the standards of the City of Yelm.
Trees, shrubs and ground cover will be planted to create an aesthetically pleasing
appearance. The project will be designed to comply with the City of Yelm design
standards, and design review by City staff should ensure all requirements are met.
11. LIGHT AND GLARE
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 onto adjacent properties.
Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with view?
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Lighting will be designed to comply with all safety standards and to minimize glare.
No safety hazards 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 control light and glare impacts, if any:
All fixtures 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?
Parks, playgrounds, hiking trails, shopping and movie theater are nearby.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No recreational uses will be displaced by development of the property.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None proposed or needed
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.
No evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be
on or next to the site.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None proposed.
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 located on Burnett Road and is about 500' to the north from Ye/m Ave.
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the
nearest transit stop?
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The Intercity Transit transfer station is located approximately 2000 feet southwest of
the site.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project
eliminate.
The completed project will have about 21 combined vehicle parking spaces. No
spaces will be eliminated.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing road or
streets, not including driveways? if so, generally describe (indicated whether public or
private).
The project will not require any new road or street. Frontage improvements along
6urnett Road are proposed.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If
so, generally describe.
The project will use little water, no 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.
The traffic scoping for the completed project identit,es approximately 9 trips during
the PM peak hour.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
The developer will pay a trafbc mitigation fee to the City of Yelm.
15. PUBLIC SERVICES
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.
The project will not result in an increased need for public services.
Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
None proposed.
16. UTILITIES
Circle utilities currently available at the site: elec ~ na s w s is
eleph e, sanita ewer, septic s tem, other.
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.
Water .......................... ..................City of Yelm
Sewer ......................... ..................City of Yelm
Gas ............................. ..................Puget Sound Energy
Electricity .................. ..................Puget Sound Energy
Telephone ................. .................. Quest
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Refuse ..........................................Pack Disposal
SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete tithe best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead
agency is relying on them to makeTt;s"decision.
Signature:
Date Submitted:
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