MDNS SignedSEPA NO: OS-0017
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent: Burnett Road Commercial Park, LLC
Description of Proposal: Construction of 68,910 sq. ft. of mini storage, 5,440 sq. ft. of office space
and four (4) residential units.
Location of the Proposal: Burnett Road, approximately 500 north of Yelm Avenue.
SectionlTownship/Range: Tax Parcel number 21713340600, Sec. 13, Tnsp 17N, Range 1 E.
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 RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). 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 ATTACHED
Lead agency: City of Yelm
Responsible Official: Grant Beck, Community Development Director
D 155a ~ March 7, 2005
omm t De d e: March 21, 2005 at 5:00 P.M.
Appe I Dea i e: ~ March 28, 2005 at 5:00 P.M.
Grant B k, Community Development Director
Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance (MDNS) is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative
Code 197-11-340 (2). Comments must be submitted to Tami Merriman, Community Development
Department, at City of Velm, 105 Yelm Avenue West, P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by March 21,
2005, at 5:00 P. M. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior March 28, 2005, 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 March 28, 2005, at 5:00 P. M. You should be oreoared to make soecifc
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), Storm water Drainage
Design and Erosion Control Manual (DOE), Uniform Building Code, State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) (Title 14 YMC), Roatl Design Standards, Platting and Subdivision Code (Title 16 YMC), and the
Shoreline Master Program.
DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Published: Nisqually Valley News, Friday, March 11, 2005
Posted in public areas: Monday, March 7, 2005
Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners
Dept. of Ecology w/checklist
ATTACHMENT
SEPA Case Number 05-0017
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 (dated October, 2004, prepared by SCA Consulting Group)
Preliminary Storm Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated November 2004,
prepared by SCA Consulting Group)
• Traffic Impact Analysis (dated January 2005, prepared by SCA Consulting Group)
2. The applicant has submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis discussing existing and future
traffc conditions. The City has concerns with the methodology and analysis used for
traffic distribution, and future traffic conditions. However, after review of the data
submitted, and internal review, the City has determined that the project will not create
significant impact to the traffic system, and no off-site improvements are warranted.
3. 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.
4. Chapter 15.40 Concurrency Management provides for mitigation measures for impacts
to the City's transportation system. Chapter 15.40.020(5)(a) states that "The project
makes on-site, and frontage improvements, consistent with City standard for utilities,
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, bicycle lanes where appropriate, and roads necessary to serve
the proposed project consistent with safety and public interest. Frontage improvements
are usually required for the entire property frontage.
5. The City Development Guidelines provides guidance for erosion control plans.
Construction of this project must not disturb the flood zone area. An erosion control plan
report must be submitted to and approved by the City of Yelm prior to any land clearing
on the site.
Mitigation Measures
1. The developer shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new P. M. peak hour
trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based
on a mini warehouse, general office, and residential uses.
2. The developer shall complete the following transportation improvements: Frontage
improvements for Burnett Road shall be constructed per the "Neighborhood Col/ectol'
standard.