MDNS Signed 001SEPA NO: 05-0673
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent: DFS Properties, LLC
Description of Proposal: Improvement of existing site to inclutle existing business, new storage
builtling, an associated parking.
Location of the Proposal: The project site is located at 10616 Bald Hills Road, South of Yelm
Avenue East (SR 507).
SectionlTOwnship/Range:
Threshold Determination:
ConditionslMitigating Measures
Lead agency:
Responsible Official:
Date o ue:
C ment adliygl~e:
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Grant Beck,~Communiry Develor
Section 29, Township 17 North, Range 2E, W.M.
The City of Yelm as lead agency for this action has determined that
this proposal does not have a probable signifcant 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.
SEE ATTACHED
City of Yelm
Grant Beck, Community Development Director
October 2, 2006
October 16, 2006
October 23, 2006
7hisiAlfigated Determination of NonSignifcance (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 oreoared to make soecific
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 t4 VMC), Road Design Standards, Platting and Subdivision Code (Title 16 YMC), and the
Shoreline Master Program.
DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Publishetl: Nisqually Valley News, Fritlay, October 6, 2006
Postetl in public areas'. Montlay, October 2, 2006
Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list antl atljacent 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 Pander)
2. The environmental documents indicate that the property is composed of soils antl substrates that
are suitable for building and for stormwater infltration, 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 signifcant impacts to air quality from the proposed development.
4. Yelm Creek is located on the eastern boundary of the site. All existing and proposetl
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 identifed flood zone,
and a potential high groundwater flooding area based on floods that occurred in the mid 1990'5.
Section 14.08.120(G) Yelm Municipal Code provides specifc 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 treatetl for oils, sediments, and heavy metals
before infltration.
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 fnding of
concurrency can be issued when required improvements are in place at the time of development
or that a fnancial commitment is in place [o complete the improvements or strategies within six
years.
Mitigation Measures
1. The developer shall dedicate the Shoreline Jurisdiction area as open space, and leave this area
undisturbed.
2. The developer shall provide a stormwater and drainage report that shows compliance with
Section 14.08.120(G) YMC.
3. The spill control plan prepared for this site shall be reviewed and approved by Thurston County.
4. Temporary erosion control systems to be approved by the City of Yelm.