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05-0673 MDNSSEPA NO: 05-0673 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: DFS Properties, LLC Description of Proposal: Improvement of existing site to include existing business, new storage building, an associated parking. Location of the Proposal: The project site is located at 10616 Bald Hills Road, South of Yelm Avenue East (SR 507). Section/Township/Range: Section 29, Township 17 North, Range 2E, W.M. 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 43.21C.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 Date of Issue: October 2, 2006 Comment Deadline: October 16, 2006 Appeal Deadline: October 23, 2006 Grant Beck, Community Development Director This 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 Yelm, 105 Yelm Avenue West, P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by October 16, 2006, at 5:00 P.M. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to October 23, 2006, 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 October 23, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. You should be prepared to make specific 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), Road 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, October 6, 2006 Posted in public areas: Monday, October 2, 2006 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners Dept. of Ecology w/checklist ATTACHMENT SEPA Case Number 05-0673 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 (June 2006, Hatton Godat Pantier) 2. The environmental documents indicate that the property is composed of soils and substrates that are suitable for building and for stormwater infiltration, with the possible exception of the area adjacent to Yelm Creek. There is no other indication that there are any potential significant impacts to the earth (geology, topography, soils). 3. There is no indication in any of the environmental documents that there will be any potential long-term significant impacts to air quality from the proposed development. 4. Yelm Creek is located on the eastern boundary of the site. All existing and proposed development occurs outside of the 200-foot shoreline jurisdiction area, and outside of the FEMA flood plain. 5. The City of Yelm is identified as a Critical Aquifer Recharge Area, a designated environmentally sensitive area. Potential Impacts to groundwater quality and quantity will be mitigated through measures that exceed the standards in the 1992 DOE stormwater manual as adopted by the City of Yelm. In addition, the property is adjacent to Yelm Creek, which has an identified flood zone, and a potential high groundwater flooding area based on floods that occurred in the mid 1990’s. Section 14.08.120(G) Yelm Municipal Code provides specific requirements for performance in a High Ground Water Hazard Area. 6. The City has adopted the 1992 Department of Ecology Drainage Design Manual, which requires that stormwater generated from a parking facility be treated for oils, sediments, and heavy metals before infiltration. 7. The environmental document states that fertilizer and pesticides will be kept on site, and a spill control plan has been prepared. This plan shall be reviewed and approved by Thurston County. 8. Temporary construction impacts such as noise, light, water quality, and air quality, are mitigated by requirements of the Zoning Code and Development Guidelines relating to construction activities. 9. The Growth Management Act at Section 36.70.070 (6)(b) RCW states that a finding of concurrency can be issued when required improvements are in place at the time of development or that a financial commitment is in place to complete the improvements or strategies within six years. Mitigation Measures The developer shall dedicate the Shoreline Jurisdiction area as open space, and leave this area undisturbed. The developer shall provide a stormwater and drainage report that shows compliance with Section 14.08.120(G) YMC. The spill control plan prepared for this site shall be reviewed and approved by Thurston County. Temporary erosion control systems to be approved by the City of Yelm.