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SEPA checklistFee Date Received By File No. Instructions: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help identify impacts from your proposal, to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal if it can be done, and to help the City decide whether an EIS is required. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for any proposal with probable significant adverse impacts on environmental quality. This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. The City will use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant and require preparation of an EIS. You must answer each question accurately, carefully and to the best of your knowledge. Answer the questions briefly, but give the best description you can. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need for experts. If you do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid delays later. If the space provided is too small, feel free to attach additional sheets. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the city staff can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal even if you plan to 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. You may be asked to explain your answers or provide additional information for determining if there may be significant adverse impacts. Nonproject Proposals Only: Complete both the checklist (even though many questions may be answered "does not apply") and the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (part D). For nonproject 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. 105 Yelm Avenue West (360) 458-3835 PO Box 479 (360) 458-3144 FAX Yelm, WA 98597 www.ci.yelm.wa.us ' ~ ° ' Community Development Department Y E LM Tory ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND Name of proposed project, if any: Yelm Public Safety Building 2. Name of applicant: City of Yelm Stephanie Ray, Project Manager CITY OF YELM CITY USE ONLY FEE: $150.00 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DATE RECD BY: FILE NO. 3. Address, phone number and email address of applicant and of any other contact person: P.O. Box 479 Yelm, WA 98597 (360) 458-8414 stephanier@ci.yelm.wa. us 4. Date checklist prepared: July 12, 2006 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Construction early 2007 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 information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None. 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. No. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Site Plan Review, City of Yelm Civil Plan Approval, City of Yelm Building Permit, City of Yelm 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. Construct a new Public Safety Building of approximately 12,000 square feet to include the police and court functions of municipal government. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 1 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. You need not duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. Lots 1 through 8, Block 5 of McKenzies Second Addition to Yelm, located at 204 2na Street SE and described as Assessor's tax parcel number 64420500100. 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 percent slope)? Less than 3% 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 Stony Sandy Loam and Spanaway Gravelly Sandy Loam d. Are there 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. Approximately 1,800 cubic yards for site excavation, grade and haul for slab on grade, footings and columns including backfill. Source of fill will be compacted soil and gravel. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion is highly unlikely due to soil types and the slope of the property. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction such as asphalt or buildings? 71 % of the site is impervious (including water tower facility area). h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Standard erosion control techniques will be used during construction. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile exhaust, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 2 Automobile exhaust typical of a municipal building, limited exhaust from emergency generator testing and use during the loss of power, and odors from the barbeque pit. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None. 3. Water a. Surface Water 1) Is there any surface water body or wetland on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? If yes, describe type and provide names. State what stream or river it flows into? No. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the described waters? 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. 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 100-year floodplain? If so, note elevation 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. Groundwater: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Stormwater will be treated and infiltrated into the ground in accordance with City of Yelm stormwater requirements. 2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity, protection, recharge areas, etc. The entire City of Yelm is classified as a critical aquifer recharge area by the Yelm Critical Areas Code. The project site currently contains two production wells for the municipal water system. The approximate static water level of the aquifer at this location is around 30 feet. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 3 3) Describe waste material that will be discharged into or onto the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (such as domestic sewage; industrial byproducts; agricultural chemicals). Stormwater runoff will be treated and infiltrated into the ground. Other potential groundwater contamination sources include accidental discharge of chemicals typical of an office environment and petroleum products. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) 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? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Stormwater will be collected from all impervious surfaces, treated, and infiltrated into the groundwater. Runoff from building rooftops will be collected and infiltrated directly into the groundwater. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. In the event of a failure of the stormwater treatment system or accidental spillage in a landscaping area, waste materials could enter the groundwater. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Stormwater will be treated pursuant to the 1992 Stormwater Design Manual, as adopted by the City of Yelm. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: x deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other x evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other x shrubs x grasses pasture crops or grains wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, 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? Grasses and shrubs will be cleared for construction. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Landscaping pursuant to the Yelm Zoning Code will be provided as appropriate for an urban environment. 5. Animals City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 4 a. Circle any birds and animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, ducks, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other: b. List any priority, threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None. 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, gasoline, heating oil, wood, solar etc.) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc. Electricity will be used for and lighting with an emergency diesel generator for backup. Natural Gas will be used for heating and cooling and cooking on the barbeque. 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 to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: The main entrance, including a clear story, are south-facing. 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spills, of hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? Typical mixed use urban noises City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 5 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. Construction noise for up to a one year period limited from 7 AM to 10 PM. 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? The site contains two municipal water wells, a water storage tower and vacant land. Property to the north is used as offices and headquarters of the local telephone company, property to the south is used as a construction building for the local telephone company, property to the west is residential and the site of the existing police station and City Park, and property to the east is residential. b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so, describe. No. c. Describe any structures on the site. Two well houses, a 50,000 gallon water tower, and a small communications building. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No. e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Central Business District f. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Central Business District g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as a "natural resource", "critical" or "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. The site is identified by the Yelm Critical Areas Code as a critical aquifer recharge area. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 45 to 50 Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 6 The building will meet the requirements for development as outlined in the Yelm Zoning Code, Yelm Design Guidelines, and the Yelm Development Guidelines. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None. 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? 28' to top of 3:12 slope metal roof. The proposed principal exterior building materials are painted cement siding and panels. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The outside of the building will be illuminated 24 hours a day with typical parking lot and streetscape lighting fixtures. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Typical street lighting in an urban setting. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: A landscape buffer between the property and residential parcels to the east. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? City Park and the City skateboard park. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 7 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation opportunities: Barbeque pit. 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. No. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. The water tower on the property was constructed in XXX and is of local significance. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None required. 14. Transportation a. Identify sidewalks, trails, public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The site is served from SR 507 by Mosman Street and 2nd Street and from Yelm Avenue (SR 507) by 2nd Street. Sidewalks will be provided from Yelm Avenue to and across the project site. b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist for transit service? Intercity Transit serves the City of Yelm, but the closest transit route is one block north of the site on Yelm Avenue. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? 46 on-site and on-street parking spaces would be provided, 10 would be eliminated from existing water tower facility. d. Will the proposal require any new sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, or improvements to existing sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). Street improvements, including curb and gutter, bike lanes, sidewalks, and travel lanes, will be provided along 2nd Street, McKenzie Street, and Washington Street in front of the property. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Approximately 36 Peak PM trips. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 8 Frontage improvements pursuant to the Yelm Concurrency Management Code. 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: No. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Police and Court services are a public service that will be enhanced in Yelm due to the proposal. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, ate , refuse service, elephone, sanitary sewe ,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. A chorine contact line will have to be relocated and connection to existing services will be made. New service connections for water, sewer, natural gas, and electricity will be installed. New storm treatment and infiltration system for site to be installed. C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the City of Yelm is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Submitted: City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 9