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Tami Merriman
From:Derek McCoy
Sent:Tuesday, August 4, 2020 9:30 AM
To:Chris Merritt
Cc:Grant Beck; Tami Merriman; Chris Vaccaro; 'Tim Fyrst'; Tony Edwards
Subject:RE: Yelm MU Project # 2020.0001 - Washington Apartments (Approval for
Construction)
Chris,
Just checking in on the status of this project? Any idea of when you will be ready to schedule a pre-construction
meeting?
Derek M. McCoy, PE, Civil Review Engineer / Project Engineer
Office 360.458.8132 Cell 253.278.2937
www.yelmwa.gov
From: Derek McCoy
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 1:53 PM
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: Grant Beck <grantb@Yelmwa.gov>; Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>;
'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Tony Edwards <TonyE@Yelmwa.gov>
Subject: Yelm MU Project # 2020.0001 - Washington Apartments (Approval for Construction)
Chris,
Attached you will find the following;
1. Civil Engineering Approval for Construction Letter
2. Approved Civil Plans
3. Approved Landscape Plans
4. Final Civil Review Invoice
I am approving the civil plans as this will allow you to submit for the Building Review, the review / approval of the forth
coming illumination plan can be a condition for the Building Permit issue. I will be your point of contact for coordination
of the pre-construction meeting and project closeout.
Please let me know if you have any questions, I will still be working remotely from home for a while so cellphone and
email are the best way to reach me. I have the capability to organize and attend GoToMeetings so that is an option for
construction meeting if current restriction continue. Look forward to working with you and hope things are well for you.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
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Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
Public Works Department - Project Engineer
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City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:37 AM
To: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Cc: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>; 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR2
Derek,
Attached is a revised civil construction plan set for your approval.
1. An illumination plan is forthcoming.
2. The mailbox location and associated construction note has been removed. We added a “Mailbox” note that
generally states a mailbox cluster is required to be installed and for the owner/contractor to coordinate the
location with the USPS and city.
3. The city’s mailbox cluster detail has been removed.
4. Detail 5-13 has been replaced with 5-14.
Please let me know if you have any further comments.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:26 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>; 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR2
Chris,
I discussed this with Tami this morning and we agree that this would be sufficient. The YMC does state the preferred
location for cluster units is onsite but addressing it this way will give the flexibility to coordinate with USPS during
construction phase.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
Public Works Department - Project Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
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From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 3:30 PM
To: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Cc: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>; 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR2
Hi Derek. The USPS almost always requires the mailboxes to be located along the street for efficiency. USPS hasn’t been
very responsive so can we just add a general note that a mailbox cluster is required “somewhere” in order to get the
plans approved?
Thanks,
Chris
From: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 5:00 PM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>
Subject: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR2
Tim / Chris,
I have completed the second civil plan review and have attached the formal comment letter and the civil plan markups.
The landscape plans have been approved, the drainage report has been reviewed and accepted, as have the STEP Tank
Sizing calculations.
I am anticipating that the next submission will be the final one before construction approval. Please provide updated
Construction SWPPP and Operations & Maintenance Manual with the next submission if possible or worse case prior to
scheduling pre-construction meeting.
As always feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, email and cell phone are your best bets to reach me.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
Public Works Department - Project Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
Website: www.yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Derek McCoy
Sent:Tuesday, April 14, 2020 5:13 PM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR2
Tami,
I would like to discuss this tomorrow at some time. Wondering if there isn’t some support for leaving the mailbox cluster
offsite. Washington and Rice are Local Access (Rice – commercial, Washington – residential) not a commercial collector
as stated in the Hearing Examiner findings.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
Public Works Department - Project Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 3:30 PM
To: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Cc: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>; 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR2
Hi Derek. The USPS almost always requires the mailboxes to be located along the street for efficiency. USPS hasn’t been
very responsive so can we just add a general note that a mailbox cluster is required “somewhere” in order to get the
plans approved?
Thanks,
Chris
From: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 5:00 PM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>
Subject: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR2
Tim / Chris,
I have completed the second civil plan review and have attached the formal comment letter and the civil plan markups.
The landscape plans have been approved, the drainage report has been reviewed and accepted, as have the STEP Tank
Sizing calculations.
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I am anticipating that the next submission will be the final one before construction approval. Please provide updated
Construction SWPPP and Operations & Maintenance Manual with the next submission if possible or worse case prior to
scheduling pre-construction meeting.
As always feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, email and cell phone are your best bets to reach me.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
Public Works Department - Project Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
Website: www.yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent:Tuesday, April 14, 2020 3:30 PM
To:Derek McCoy
Cc:Tami Merriman; Chris Vaccaro; 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:\[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR2
Hi Derek. The USPS almost always requires the mailboxes to be located along the street for efficiency. USPS hasn’t been
very responsive so can we just add a general note that a mailbox cluster is required “somewhere” in order to get the
plans approved?
Thanks,
Chris
From: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 5:00 PM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>
Subject: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR2
Tim / Chris,
I have completed the second civil plan review and have attached the formal comment letter and the civil plan markups.
The landscape plans have been approved, the drainage report has been reviewed and accepted, as have the STEP Tank
Sizing calculations.
I am anticipating that the next submission will be the final one before construction approval. Please provide updated
Construction SWPPP and Operations & Maintenance Manual with the next submission if possible or worse case prior to
scheduling pre-construction meeting.
As always feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, email and cell phone are your best bets to reach me.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
Public Works Department - Project Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
Website: www.yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent:Tuesday, April 7, 2020 9:46 AM
To:Derek McCoy
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'; Tami Merriman; Chris Vaccaro
Subject:RE: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR 1
Hi Derek. We’ll probably have the project electrician provide the required on-site lighting plan as they have the software
needed to show the illumination levels. I’ll keep you posted on this.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 9:23 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>
Subject: RE: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR 1
Chris,
The City of Yelm has activated a new operational plan for the ongoing COVID Stay at Home Order where most of the
CDD will be working remotely. I have setup my workstation and now have VPN access to City of Yelm systems and
servers and I am capable of conducting Civil Plan Reviews again.
I started Review 2 for Washington Apartments this morning and will be distributing the files you sent to the Plan Review
Committee so they provide any comments. It appears at least from my first cursory look that the plans are pretty close
to construction issue, but would like to discuss the illumination plan piece at bit more.
Your response #3 sufficiently addresses the Street lighting and I feel comfortable giving approval with condition that no
luminaires be installed until the PSE plan is received and reviewed. I did not see where the response addressed the “On-
site Illumination” plan and YMC 18.59.050;
A. Walkways and paths shall be illuminated to a minimum of two foot candles, and entries to four foot candles.
1. All parking lots shall be illuminated to a minimum of one-half foot candle. Parking garages’ illumination levels shall not
exceed 0.1 foot candle at five feet past the edge of the property line(s).
2. Fixtures shall be nonglare and shielded.
3. Fixtures shall be mounted a maximum of 20 feet above grade.
4. Fixtures in districts zoned C-2 or C-3 may be mounted at 30 feet above grade, if the total watt/square foot allowed
under the WEC is reduced by 20 percent. Industrial zones may have fixtures mounted at 40 feet above grade, if the total
watt/square foot allowed under the WEC is reduced by 20 percent.
5. Light poles for illumination of athletic fields on new and existing public school (institutional zones) or sites with special
use permit approval may exceed the maximum permitted height set forth in subsection (A)(4) of this section, up to a
maximum height of 100 feet, ensuring adequate illumination and minimized to the greatest extent practicable, and
demonstrate that the additional height contributes to a reduction in impacts from light and glare.
6. A lighting plan shall be submitted as part of civil plan review. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015).
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Is the intent to achieve these requirements from building mounted light fixtures? If that is the case please submit and
Exhibit that details how this is achieved and ensure the specification for these fixtures are included in the Building Plans.
A recent project for Yelm Community Schools submitted a plan from their lighting supplier that showed how the
requirements were satisfied, and did not require any additional sheets to their civil plans. I have attached this plan as an
example.
Hope everything is well with you and look forward to working with you as this project continues to move forward.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
Public Works Department - Project Engineer
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City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 2:24 PM
To: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR 1
Derek,
Attached are the following documents for your review:
1. Response letter to your review comments
2. Civil Plans
3. Landscape Plans
4. Drainage Report
5. STEP Tank Sizing Calculations.
Please note that PSE will be designing the street light system and I anticipate it could be some time out before those
plans are available.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Sent: Friday, February 7, 2020 9:27 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>
Subject: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR 1
Tim and Chris,
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I have completed the above referenced Civil Plan Review and attached is the formal comment letter w/ civil and
landscape plans markups and Updated General Notes.
This review took longer than I had anticipated, I will try to improve the response time for future reviews and look
forward to working with you all.
Hope you all have a great weekend and feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
Public Works Department - Project Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
Website: www.yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent:Wednesday, February 12, 2020 4:45 PM
To:Derek McCoy
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'; Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR 1
Thanks Derek.
Chris
On Feb 12, 2020, at 2:31 PM, Derek McCoy <derekm@yelmwa.gov> wrote:
Chris,
I spoke with Tami to confirm as you know I have only been with the City for year. The prohibition of half-streets have
always been in our development standards. You only have to provide the drive lane, storm water can continue to
disperse to adjacent lawn/landscape areas.
When Title 18 Unified Development Code was adopted in 2015 many things that were regulatory were taken out of the
development guidelines as it was now in Title 18. Chapter 2 was taken out entirely causing the chapters to be
renumbered. The updated details reflect these changes and ensures that all are on the same page when referring to
City of Yelm Public Work Standards. Most of the details are the same drawing with a new number and updated title
block.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 9:10 AM
To: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR 1
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Hi Derek. I haven’t looked over the newer city details to see what has changed but wouldn’t this project be vested
under the old standards since it received site plan approval in 12/2018 and the construction plans were submitted
before the new development guidelines became effective?
I don’t have the older city code but did the older code also prohibit “half street” improvements? If not I think the
project would be vested under the older code as well. I don’t recall there being any specific mention of having to
provide an 11’ travel lane on the opposite side of this projects frontage at the presub or through the SPR approval
process and the approved site plan didn’t reflect this. If this is truly required, about 5’ of widening along Washington
and 3’ along Rice would be needed. Could stormwater runoff continue to disperse to adjacent lawn/landscape areas?
Thanks,
Chris Merritt, PE
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PO Box 12690
Olympia, WA 98508-2690
360.705.2474
www.olyeng.com
From: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Sent: Friday, February 7, 2020 9:27 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>
Subject: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR 1
Tim and Chris,
I have completed the above referenced Civil Plan Review and attached is the formal comment letter w/ civil and
landscape plans markups and Updated General Notes.
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This review took longer than I had anticipated, I will try to improve the response time for future reviews and look
forward to working with you all.
Hope you all have a great weekend and feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
Public Works Department - Project Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
Website: www.yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Derek McCoy
Sent:Wednesday, February 12, 2020 2:31 PM
To:Chris Merritt
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'; Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR 1
Chris,
I spoke with Tami to confirm as you know I have only been with the City for year. The prohibition of half-streets have
always been in our development standards. You only have to provide the drive lane, storm water can continue to
disperse to adjacent lawn/landscape areas.
When Title 18 Unified Development Code was adopted in 2015 many things that were regulatory were taken out of the
development guidelines as it was now in Title 18. Chapter 2 was taken out entirely causing the chapters to be
renumbered. The updated details reflect these changes and ensures that all are on the same page when referring to City
of Yelm Public Work Standards. Most of the details are the same drawing with a new number and updated title block.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 9:10 AM
To: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: \[External\]RE: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR 1
Hi Derek. I haven’t looked over the newer city details to see what has changed but wouldn’t this project be vested
under the old standards since it received site plan approval in 12/2018 and the construction plans were submitted
before the new development guidelines became effective?
I don’t have the older city code but did the older code also prohibit “half street” improvements? If not I think the
project would be vested under the older code as well. I don’t recall there being any specific mention of having to
provide an 11’ travel lane on the opposite side of this projects frontage at the presub or through the SPR approval
process and the approved site plan didn’t reflect this. If this is truly required, about 5’ of widening along Washington
and 3’ along Rice would be needed. Could stormwater runoff continue to disperse to adjacent lawn/landscape areas?
Thanks,
Chris Merritt, PE
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PO Box 12690
Olympia, WA 98508-2690
360.705.2474
www.olyeng.com
From: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Sent: Friday, February 7, 2020 9:27 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>; Chris Vaccaro <ChrisV@Yelmwa.gov>
Subject: 2020.0004.CI10001 Washington Apartments - CPR 1
Tim and Chris,
I have completed the above referenced Civil Plan Review and attached is the formal comment letter w/ civil and
landscape plans markups and Updated General Notes.
This review took longer than I had anticipated, I will try to improve the response time for future reviews and look
forward to working with you all.
Hope you all have a great weekend and feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
Public Works Department - Project Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
Website: www.yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Derek McCoy
Sent:Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:58 AM
To:Tami Merriman; Chris Vaccaro; Stephen Scott; Tony Edwards; John Edwards
Cc:Bill VanBuskirk; Steve Clark; Grant Beck
Subject:Civil Plan Review for 2020.0004 Washington Apartments
ALCON,
A Civil Plan Review Application and Deposit was received 01/09/2020 from Tim Fyrst (First Finishers) and Olympic
Engineering for the Proposed Washington Apartments.
The associated documents for this review can be found in this Folder – 2020.0004 CPR Washington Apts - Review 1 ;
please use these files for any markups.
The associated Land Use Files can be found here: 2018.0337 SPR Washington Apartments
Washington Apartments has been assigned a BIAS Project# 2020.0001 MU Washington Apartments (click for Project
Folder)
For Public Works Reviewers: I will have a hard copy set of the plans at our Thursday Review Huddle but let me know if
you have any issues accessing the link above.
Please provide your review comments to me NLT Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Thank you,
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
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City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
Website: www.yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Derek McCoy
Sent:Thursday, January 2, 2020 3:42 PM
To:Chris Merritt
Cc:Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: \[External\]Fyrst Washington Apartments - 20180337
Chris,
I was able to see where this submittal was successfully submitted through the City’s Online Application system but its
status is waiting for payment of the $250 review fee / deposit.
The “applicant” was indicated as Tim Fryst and he should have received an email confirming the submittal and direction
for payment. Until this payment is received and posted against the CPR permit the files are not routed to me for review.
Payment can be made by mail or in person or over the phone with a 3% fee.
Derek M. McCoy, P.E.
Community and Economic Development - Civil Review Engineer
nd
City of Yelm | 106 2 Street SE | Yelm, WA 98597
Office: (360) 458-8132 | Cell: (253) 278-2937
Email: derekm@yelmwa.gov
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@Yelmwa.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2020 3:18 PM
To: Derek McCoy <DerekM@Yelmwa.gov>
Subject: Fw: \[External\]Fyrst Washington Apartments - 20180337
HI Derek, can you look into this?
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2020 12:59:28 PM
To: Tami Merriman
Subject: \[External\]Fyrst Washington Apartments - 20180337
Hi Tami. We submitted the civil construction drawings through the city’s on-line portal on 11/22/19 and I’m just
checking in on the status of review.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Chris Merritt, PE
PO Box 12690
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Olympia, WA 98508-2690
360.705.2474
www.olyeng.com
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Tami Merriman
From:Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent:Thursday, January 2, 2020 12:59 PM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:\[External\]Fyrst Washington Apartments - 20180337
Hi Tami. We submitted the civil construction drawings through the city’s on-line portal on 11/22/19 and I’m just
checking in on the status of review.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Chris Merritt, PE
PO Box 12690
Olympia, WA 98508-2690
360.705.2474
www.olyeng.com
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, January 7, 2019 3:53 PM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: Notice of Decision Washington Apartments Project 20180337
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
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106 2 Street SE
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 3:27 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: tim@firstfinishers.com; tim@firstfinishers.com
Subject: RE: Notice of Decision Washington Apartments Project 20180337
Tami,
Could you please advise at your earliest convenience on the following?
What is your current fee structure and at what point do they each need to be paid? Civil Plan Application fee is
$250. The plans will be sent out for peer review. They will be returned to you with redline comments. When the plans
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are submitted for 2 review, the peer review fees will be due. These fees would vary based on the amount of review
required. Water, sewer, transportation, and other fees are due at building permit issuance. I hope to have updated
water and sewer connection fees soon.
What do you need from us at this point for us to move forward? You will need to submit civil construction
plans. Building plans may be submitted as well, and be reviewed concurrently. Civil plans must be approved prior to
issuing building plans.
I apologize for not being familiar with the process on the larger project but hope to get up to speed eventually ?
Has anything changed with the water rights etc… or still looking at end of winter prior to hearing further updates? I hope
to have a better feel for when we can begin approving subdivisions in the next couple months.
I hope your move went smoothly and you had a great holiday. The move went well, our PW crew is amazing!
Thank you for everything,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
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From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2018 10:58 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>; 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Notice of Decision Washington Apartments Project 20180337
Attached please find Notice of Decision and Approval for the Washington Apartments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, December 24, 2018 10:58 AM
To:Chris Merritt; 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:Notice of Decision Washington Apartments Project 20180337
Attachments:20180337 NOD and Approval.pdf
Attached please find Notice of Decision and Approval for the Washington Apartments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:07 AM
To:Chris Merritt
Subject:RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Chris
I have my draft approval to my spr committee for review, and hope to issue the approval within a few days.
The civil plan submission will need to have detailed landscape plan, showing tree mitigation and how you proposed to
provide the required open space.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 7:45 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Good morning Tami. I was in a rush to get to the public hearing last night and forgot if you needed an updated site plan
or if you’re good with what you have for issuing site plan approval. Also, we plan to call out any fencing, garden areas,
benches, etc. in the landscape plans that will be provided with the construction drawings.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 3:46 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Can you give me a quick call?
360.458-8496
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 3:34 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Will the attached work? I already had the required & proposed open space areas listed under “Project Information” but
I added a note to the site plan indicating an outdoor play structure and picnic table will be provided.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 2:10 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Your recreation component can be located within your setbacks, the amount of area is 10%... in addition or
supplemental to your required setbacks.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 12:50 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
I see in the code that the open space has to be outside of any setbacks. With the minimum required building setbacks
we are almost left with nothing and cannot meet the 10% requirement. What are our options?
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 12:31 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
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Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Yes, outdoor play structure, maybe a covered picnic table or seating for parents to watch the kids play? You could do a
sports court, however as it is located along the alley, I see balls possibly going into traffic, it may not be the best place
for a court. This can be shown on a separate sheet, please show the amount of recreation area (sq.ft.) and required
setbacks and we are good to go.
I will send the resubmittal to the SPR committee today and hopefully have the approval complete next week.
Thanks Chris
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 11:52 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Can we proposed an outdoor play structure or sports court? If so, I will call that out on the plan.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 11:46 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Chris
It appears that you have addressed the comments with the exception of the open space. If the space you propose is in
excess of required setbacks, it will need to be improved with some type of active recreation, or you can provide indoor
recreation space too.
18.56.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to establish minimum requirements and standards for providing recreation and/or
preserving open space for the economic welfare, social wellbeing, and quality of life for the city and its citizens.
A. All residential developments shall include, as a condition of approval, either the dedication of a portion of the site to
be developed as recreational areas for public purposes, or other mitigation as determined to be consistent with the
intent of this section, or both, pursuant to this chapter. The area must be an area of land which is supplemental and in
addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas ordinarily associated with
residential development. Recreation area or open space may include, but is not limited to, greenbelts, parks, athletic
fields, recreation areas, trails and walkways intended for access to the area, and/or environmentally sensitive areas.
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B. For purposes of all single-family residential developments, any dedication of recreation/open space pursuant to this
chapter shall be in an amount equal to or greater than five percent of the gross area of the proposed development.
For purposes of all multifamily residential developments and combined single-family and multifamily residential
developments, any dedication of recreation/open space pursuant to this chapter shall be in an amount equal to or
greater than 10 percent of the gross area of the proposed development.
C. The city may waive the dedication requirements of this chapter, provided the applicant makes an adequate showing
that the purposes of this chapter will be served by the creation of private recreation or open space that otherwise meets
the criteria above. Under such circumstances, the city may, in its sole discretion, authorize the establishment of a private
recreation area or open space under appropriate terms and conditions.
D. The city may also, in its sole discretion, allow both the dedication of space and mitigation, provided the city
determines that the purposes of this chapter are served by allowing a combination of both. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A),
2015).
18.56.020 Recreation/open space qualifications.
To qualify as recreation/open space for purposes of the chapter, all dedicated areas must have the following attributes
and characteristics:
A. Use. Recreation/open space shall be dedicated for one or more of the following uses:
1. Environmental interpretation, protection, or other education;
2. Active recreation parks;
3. Off-road footpaths or bicycle trails;
4. Any other use found by the city to further the purposes of this chapter.
B. Suitability. All areas dedicated as recreation/open space must be suitable for one or more of the uses described in
subsection A of this section and be of such topographic, hydrologic, geologic and other physical characteristics so as to
be, in the view of the city, suitable. Areas including aboveground utilities and stormwater retention facilities are
declared to be unsuitable.
C. Siting. All recreation/open space lands must be located and sized to be suitable for their intended purpose. The city
may deny approval of the dedication where proposed areas are so located or sized as to be unreasonably inefficient for
the public or private owner to maintain or utilize, or which the city deems to be isolated by barriers or unreasonably
remote by distance from the intended users, or to be of no benefit to the residents of the proposed development or to
the public.
D. Access. In order to serve the recreational needs of the public, at least 75 percent of dedicated recreation area
associated with each development must be accessible to either the general public or to all residents of the associated
development.
E. Ownership. The applicant shall warrant that he or she is dedicating full fee title to the area free and clear of any and
all encumbrances. All documents associated with such dedication shall be subject to review and approval by the city.
The city may require that any such documents be recorded as appropriate in the form of the document.
F. Notice. Notice of the dedication shall be provided by means appropriate to the intended use. Such notice shall include
at minimum one posted sign and one form of public record of the dedication use which can reasonably be expected to
be revealed by a title abstract of the property. Such record may include a statement on the face of a recorded
subdivision or recorded deed covenants and restrictions.
G. Off-Site Recreation/Open Space. Where no site within the proposed development meets the above qualifications, the
city may require that the applicant offer lands outside the development; provided, that the area is qualified in all other
respects, that the applicant certifies and warrants that he or she has the necessary authority to convey the off-site
property in fee title to the city, free and clear of any and all encumbrances, and that such off-site area is within the
boundaries of the same sub-area identified in the land use element of the comprehensive plan as the development
itself.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
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tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 10:46 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Attached is a revised site plan set. I believe we have addressed everything. Please let me know if you need
hard copies and, if so, what size and how many.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 2:59 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:26 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Please see my questions/comments below. I would prefer to make any revisions and re-submit the site
plan. Thanks for your help on this.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:07 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
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105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:00 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:53 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Chris
Let me sit down with the PW director next week to help clarify.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:53 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
See below…
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
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See Below
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:48 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
Thanks for the comments. I have a few questions/comments:
1. It was my understanding that we could leave the alley alone if we were not accessing off it. I will double check
this comment with Public Works. PW said they would be o.k. with a deferral for the alley, however when work is
done in the alley for utility connections, it may need to be graded and gravel to restore. It could be an on-site
decision at the time of construction.
2. By “half street improvements” are you saying that a sidewalk would be required along Washington Ave.? We
were under the impression that it was our choice on whether the sidewalk was placed on this projects side of
Washington Ave. or placed on the opposite side in the future. It is not a developers choice, a deferral of
frontage improvements could be requested, however to achieve minimum parking requirements, you need the
on-street parking. If you are using on street parking to serve the development, you will need to complete the
frontage improvements. Parking is required on both sides but a sidewalk is only required on one side of
Washington. We were under the impression the sidewalk could be placed on the opposite side of Washington
at some point in the future but it sounds like we are required to install the sidewalk as part of this project. I will
pose this question to public works. The change in zoning and the type of development is going to require that
the street be constructed to Local Access Commercial, with sidewalks on both sides, this is being updated in our
development guidelines which is currently under review. Would we be vested under the current development
guidelines if the new ones are still under review? The sidewalk will need to be completed on both Rice and
Washington.
3. I thought the city would require a straight concrete driveway approach as there’s no need for fire truck access
into the parking lot (adequate access along both streets and the alley). Does the city prefer a radius entrance for
fire truck access? I will need to double check with Public Works. It may not need a full fire truck radius, however
the aprons appear to be touching the parking stalls. There is an 8’ space on either side of the apron before the
off-street parking stalls begin. It appears that the apron will be acceptable. It just looks extremely close to the
end of the parking stall.
4. I didn’t see any mention of a 10% open space requirement in the city’s presubmission notes but I just found it
under 18.56. The areas between the buildings and landscape buffers would add up to roughly 17%. Do you
have a preference on where we locate the OS? I think it was missed on the written notes, but stated verbally in
the meeting. You and I had this discussion via email in June. You need to provide some recreational
component, the landscape requirements do not qualify as open space. “The area must be an area of land which
is supplemental and in addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas
ordinarily associated with residential development.” Chap 18.56 Would open space along the west side of the 8-
unit building and along the south and north sides of the 7-unit building be acceptable? Can we propose a play
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structure on the north side of the 7-unit building? The open space area must equal 10%, and meet the code
requirement for open space improvement. You can propose what you think meets the intent of the code.
5. The existing water main is located in the alley. Does the city really want the new meters located along Rice or
Washington? This would require an odd easement through the parcel up to and around the meters. Maybe a
better location would be near the Rice St. and Alley intersection. There is a new water main located in
Washington, however I just spoke with the water department, and they said the meters may go at the alley. Do
you know where the water main runs along Washington? Size & type? There is a 12 inch main in Washington,
service and meters may be connected at the alley. Does the city have an as-built drawing showing the location
of the 12” water main in Washington? I would like to show it on my plans, even if it’s a rough location. It is
located approximately 5 – 8 feet from center line on the south side of Washington.
6. There are questions regarding fire protection and fire hydrants. What specifically does the city want for
this? There is an existing hydrant at the intersection of Rice & Washington (shown on the plans). The existing
hydrant at the corner is a reclaimed water hydrant, not intended for fire protection. Usually the buildings must
be served by a 150-foot hose pull from a hydrant. If you propose other means to meet fire control, it should be
stated. Would a new hydrant at the entrance off Washington Ave. be sufficient? I am unable to determine this,
it must meet IFC. Can someone at the city please give us some direction on this? There are differing
interpretations on what meets the IFC and it would be helpful if the city just told us what they want for this. The
architect should determine what meets fire code, whether it is sprinklers or hydrants or both.
7. Please expand on how/where the ADA ramps need to be oriented/located. Buildings must be ADA
accessible. That means that someone in a wheel chair must be able to get from the ADA stall into the other
building. Right now, there is no accessible path into the building, and no sidewalk connections. If you are
proposing a rental office, or other facilities in that building for the residents, it must be ADA accessible as well. I
was referring the to the ADA curb ramps at the intersection of Rice & Washington. The building with 7 units will
probably have a laundry room area so I will move the ADA stalls over to that building. If there are no offices,
laundry, etc. in the 8 unit building is it still required to be “accessible” from the public sidewalk and ADA parking
stalls? If so, I will show either a sidewalk connection across the front of the refuse enclosure or a path across
the parking lot. There does need to be ADA access to both buildings. i.e. if a wheel chair is unloaded in front of
one building, there needs to be a path to get to the door of the other. The way it is now with curb stops and no
connecting sidewalks, there is no access. There is also no accessible path to the refuse area from either
building.
Speaking of the refuse area, do you think it is sized appropriately? We will review this. Can the refuse area
encroach into the Type II landscape buffer if needed? Yes
Can you please let me know if you would like for me to wait for revised plans, or would you like for me to write
the approval knowing these conditions are coming? We will submit revised plans.
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:06 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Preliminary Comments
Tim & Chris
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During our first internal review of the project, I have received comments that may affect the project, and would like to
bring them to your attention early. It is with these comments that I would be forming the conditions of approval, and
would like to try to work out any issues with you prior to issuing your approval.
th
Take a look at the redline comments attached. I am out of the office on Friday the 19, but available to chat next week.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, December 10, 2018 3:46 PM
To:Chris Merritt
Subject:RE: Preliminary Comments
Can you give me a quick call?
360.458-8496
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 3:34 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Will the attached work? I already had the required & proposed open space areas listed under “Project Information” but
I added a note to the site plan indicating an outdoor play structure and picnic table will be provided.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 2:10 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Your recreation component can be located within your setbacks, the amount of area is 10%... in addition or
supplemental to your required setbacks.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 12:50 PM
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To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
I see in the code that the open space has to be outside of any setbacks. With the minimum required building setbacks
we are almost left with nothing and cannot meet the 10% requirement. What are our options?
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 12:31 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Yes, outdoor play structure, maybe a covered picnic table or seating for parents to watch the kids play? You could do a
sports court, however as it is located along the alley, I see balls possibly going into traffic, it may not be the best place
for a court. This can be shown on a separate sheet, please show the amount of recreation area (sq.ft.) and required
setbacks and we are good to go.
I will send the resubmittal to the SPR committee today and hopefully have the approval complete next week.
Thanks Chris
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 11:52 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Can we proposed an outdoor play structure or sports court? If so, I will call that out on the plan.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 11:46 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
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Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Chris
It appears that you have addressed the comments with the exception of the open space. If the space you propose is in
excess of required setbacks, it will need to be improved with some type of active recreation, or you can provide indoor
recreation space too.
18.56.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to establish minimum requirements and standards for providing recreation and/or
preserving open space for the economic welfare, social wellbeing, and quality of life for the city and its citizens.
A. All residential developments shall include, as a condition of approval, either the dedication of a portion of the site to
be developed as recreational areas for public purposes, or other mitigation as determined to be consistent with the
intent of this section, or both, pursuant to this chapter. The area must be an area of land which is supplemental and in
addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas ordinarily associated with
residential development. Recreation area or open space may include, but is not limited to, greenbelts, parks, athletic
fields, recreation areas, trails and walkways intended for access to the area, and/or environmentally sensitive areas.
B. For purposes of all single-family residential developments, any dedication of recreation/open space pursuant to this
chapter shall be in an amount equal to or greater than five percent of the gross area of the proposed development.
For purposes of all multifamily residential developments and combined single-family and multifamily residential
developments, any dedication of recreation/open space pursuant to this chapter shall be in an amount equal to or
greater than 10 percent of the gross area of the proposed development.
C. The city may waive the dedication requirements of this chapter, provided the applicant makes an adequate showing
that the purposes of this chapter will be served by the creation of private recreation or open space that otherwise meets
the criteria above. Under such circumstances, the city may, in its sole discretion, authorize the establishment of a private
recreation area or open space under appropriate terms and conditions.
D. The city may also, in its sole discretion, allow both the dedication of space and mitigation, provided the city
determines that the purposes of this chapter are served by allowing a combination of both. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A),
2015).
18.56.020 Recreation/open space qualifications.
To qualify as recreation/open space for purposes of the chapter, all dedicated areas must have the following attributes
and characteristics:
A. Use. Recreation/open space shall be dedicated for one or more of the following uses:
1. Environmental interpretation, protection, or other education;
2. Active recreation parks;
3. Off-road footpaths or bicycle trails;
4. Any other use found by the city to further the purposes of this chapter.
B. Suitability. All areas dedicated as recreation/open space must be suitable for one or more of the uses described in
subsection A of this section and be of such topographic, hydrologic, geologic and other physical characteristics so as to
be, in the view of the city, suitable. Areas including aboveground utilities and stormwater retention facilities are
declared to be unsuitable.
C. Siting. All recreation/open space lands must be located and sized to be suitable for their intended purpose. The city
may deny approval of the dedication where proposed areas are so located or sized as to be unreasonably inefficient for
the public or private owner to maintain or utilize, or which the city deems to be isolated by barriers or unreasonably
remote by distance from the intended users, or to be of no benefit to the residents of the proposed development or to
the public.
D. Access. In order to serve the recreational needs of the public, at least 75 percent of dedicated recreation area
associated with each development must be accessible to either the general public or to all residents of the associated
development.
E. Ownership. The applicant shall warrant that he or she is dedicating full fee title to the area free and clear of any and
all encumbrances. All documents associated with such dedication shall be subject to review and approval by the city.
The city may require that any such documents be recorded as appropriate in the form of the document.
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F. Notice. Notice of the dedication shall be provided by means appropriate to the intended use. Such notice shall include
at minimum one posted sign and one form of public record of the dedication use which can reasonably be expected to
be revealed by a title abstract of the property. Such record may include a statement on the face of a recorded
subdivision or recorded deed covenants and restrictions.
G. Off-Site Recreation/Open Space. Where no site within the proposed development meets the above qualifications, the
city may require that the applicant offer lands outside the development; provided, that the area is qualified in all other
respects, that the applicant certifies and warrants that he or she has the necessary authority to convey the off-site
property in fee title to the city, free and clear of any and all encumbrances, and that such off-site area is within the
boundaries of the same sub-area identified in the land use element of the comprehensive plan as the development
itself.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 10:46 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Attached is a revised site plan set. I believe we have addressed everything. Please let me know if you need
hard copies and, if so, what size and how many.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 2:59 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:26 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
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Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Please see my questions/comments below. I would prefer to make any revisions and re-submit the site
plan. Thanks for your help on this.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:07 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:00 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:53 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Chris
Let me sit down with the PW director next week to help clarify.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:53 AM
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To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
See below…
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
See Below
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:48 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
Thanks for the comments. I have a few questions/comments:
1. It was my understanding that we could leave the alley alone if we were not accessing off it. I will double check
this comment with Public Works. PW said they would be o.k. with a deferral for the alley, however when work is
done in the alley for utility connections, it may need to be graded and gravel to restore. It could be an on-site
decision at the time of construction.
2. By “half street improvements” are you saying that a sidewalk would be required along Washington Ave.? We
were under the impression that it was our choice on whether the sidewalk was placed on this projects side of
Washington Ave. or placed on the opposite side in the future. It is not a developers choice, a deferral of
frontage improvements could be requested, however to achieve minimum parking requirements, you need the
on-street parking. If you are using on street parking to serve the development, you will need to complete the
frontage improvements. Parking is required on both sides but a sidewalk is only required on one side of
Washington. We were under the impression the sidewalk could be placed on the opposite side of Washington
at some point in the future but it sounds like we are required to install the sidewalk as part of this project. I will
pose this question to public works. The change in zoning and the type of development is going to require that
the street be constructed to Local Access Commercial, with sidewalks on both sides, this is being updated in our
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development guidelines which is currently under review. Would we be vested under the current development
guidelines if the new ones are still under review? The sidewalk will need to be completed on both Rice and
Washington.
3. I thought the city would require a straight concrete driveway approach as there’s no need for fire truck access
into the parking lot (adequate access along both streets and the alley). Does the city prefer a radius entrance for
fire truck access? I will need to double check with Public Works. It may not need a full fire truck radius, however
the aprons appear to be touching the parking stalls. There is an 8’ space on either side of the apron before the
off-street parking stalls begin. It appears that the apron will be acceptable. It just looks extremely close to the
end of the parking stall.
4. I didn’t see any mention of a 10% open space requirement in the city’s presubmission notes but I just found it
under 18.56. The areas between the buildings and landscape buffers would add up to roughly 17%. Do you
have a preference on where we locate the OS? I think it was missed on the written notes, but stated verbally in
the meeting. You and I had this discussion via email in June. You need to provide some recreational
component, the landscape requirements do not qualify as open space. “The area must be an area of land which
is supplemental and in addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas
ordinarily associated with residential development.” Chap 18.56 Would open space along the west side of the 8-
unit building and along the south and north sides of the 7-unit building be acceptable? Can we propose a play
structure on the north side of the 7-unit building? The open space area must equal 10%, and meet the code
requirement for open space improvement. You can propose what you think meets the intent of the code.
5. The existing water main is located in the alley. Does the city really want the new meters located along Rice or
Washington? This would require an odd easement through the parcel up to and around the meters. Maybe a
better location would be near the Rice St. and Alley intersection. There is a new water main located in
Washington, however I just spoke with the water department, and they said the meters may go at the alley. Do
you know where the water main runs along Washington? Size & type? There is a 12 inch main in Washington,
service and meters may be connected at the alley. Does the city have an as-built drawing showing the location
of the 12” water main in Washington? I would like to show it on my plans, even if it’s a rough location. It is
located approximately 5 – 8 feet from center line on the south side of Washington.
6. There are questions regarding fire protection and fire hydrants. What specifically does the city want for
this? There is an existing hydrant at the intersection of Rice & Washington (shown on the plans). The existing
hydrant at the corner is a reclaimed water hydrant, not intended for fire protection. Usually the buildings must
be served by a 150-foot hose pull from a hydrant. If you propose other means to meet fire control, it should be
stated. Would a new hydrant at the entrance off Washington Ave. be sufficient? I am unable to determine this,
it must meet IFC. Can someone at the city please give us some direction on this? There are differing
interpretations on what meets the IFC and it would be helpful if the city just told us what they want for this. The
architect should determine what meets fire code, whether it is sprinklers or hydrants or both.
7. Please expand on how/where the ADA ramps need to be oriented/located. Buildings must be ADA
accessible. That means that someone in a wheel chair must be able to get from the ADA stall into the other
building. Right now, there is no accessible path into the building, and no sidewalk connections. If you are
proposing a rental office, or other facilities in that building for the residents, it must be ADA accessible as well. I
was referring the to the ADA curb ramps at the intersection of Rice & Washington. The building with 7 units will
probably have a laundry room area so I will move the ADA stalls over to that building. If there are no offices,
laundry, etc. in the 8 unit building is it still required to be “accessible” from the public sidewalk and ADA parking
stalls? If so, I will show either a sidewalk connection across the front of the refuse enclosure or a path across
the parking lot. There does need to be ADA access to both buildings. i.e. if a wheel chair is unloaded in front of
one building, there needs to be a path to get to the door of the other. The way it is now with curb stops and no
connecting sidewalks, there is no access. There is also no accessible path to the refuse area from either
building.
Speaking of the refuse area, do you think it is sized appropriately? We will review this. Can the refuse area
encroach into the Type II landscape buffer if needed? Yes
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Can you please let me know if you would like for me to wait for revised plans, or would you like for me to write
the approval knowing these conditions are coming? We will submit revised plans.
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:06 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Preliminary Comments
Tim & Chris
During our first internal review of the project, I have received comments that may affect the project, and would like to
bring them to your attention early. It is with these comments that I would be forming the conditions of approval, and
would like to try to work out any issues with you prior to issuing your approval.
th
Take a look at the redline comments attached. I am out of the office on Friday the 19, but available to chat next week.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, December 10, 2018 2:10 PM
To:Chris Merritt
Subject:RE: Preliminary Comments
Your recreation component can be located within your setbacks, the amount of area is 10%... in addition or
supplemental to your required setbacks.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 12:50 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
I see in the code that the open space has to be outside of any setbacks. With the minimum required building setbacks
we are almost left with nothing and cannot meet the 10% requirement. What are our options?
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 12:31 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Yes, outdoor play structure, maybe a covered picnic table or seating for parents to watch the kids play? You could do a
sports court, however as it is located along the alley, I see balls possibly going into traffic, it may not be the best place
for a court. This can be shown on a separate sheet, please show the amount of recreation area (sq.ft.) and required
setbacks and we are good to go.
I will send the resubmittal to the SPR committee today and hopefully have the approval complete next week.
Thanks Chris
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
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Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 11:52 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Can we proposed an outdoor play structure or sports court? If so, I will call that out on the plan.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 11:46 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Chris
It appears that you have addressed the comments with the exception of the open space. If the space you propose is in
excess of required setbacks, it will need to be improved with some type of active recreation, or you can provide indoor
recreation space too.
18.56.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to establish minimum requirements and standards for providing recreation and/or
preserving open space for the economic welfare, social wellbeing, and quality of life for the city and its citizens.
A. All residential developments shall include, as a condition of approval, either the dedication of a portion of the site to
be developed as recreational areas for public purposes, or other mitigation as determined to be consistent with the
intent of this section, or both, pursuant to this chapter. The area must be an area of land which is supplemental and in
addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas ordinarily associated with
residential development. Recreation area or open space may include, but is not limited to, greenbelts, parks, athletic
fields, recreation areas, trails and walkways intended for access to the area, and/or environmentally sensitive areas.
B. For purposes of all single-family residential developments, any dedication of recreation/open space pursuant to this
chapter shall be in an amount equal to or greater than five percent of the gross area of the proposed development.
For purposes of all multifamily residential developments and combined single-family and multifamily residential
developments, any dedication of recreation/open space pursuant to this chapter shall be in an amount equal to or
greater than 10 percent of the gross area of the proposed development.
C. The city may waive the dedication requirements of this chapter, provided the applicant makes an adequate showing
that the purposes of this chapter will be served by the creation of private recreation or open space that otherwise meets
the criteria above. Under such circumstances, the city may, in its sole discretion, authorize the establishment of a private
recreation area or open space under appropriate terms and conditions.
D. The city may also, in its sole discretion, allow both the dedication of space and mitigation, provided the city
determines that the purposes of this chapter are served by allowing a combination of both. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A),
2015).
18.56.020 Recreation/open space qualifications.
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To qualify as recreation/open space for purposes of the chapter, all dedicated areas must have the following attributes
and characteristics:
A. Use. Recreation/open space shall be dedicated for one or more of the following uses:
1. Environmental interpretation, protection, or other education;
2. Active recreation parks;
3. Off-road footpaths or bicycle trails;
4. Any other use found by the city to further the purposes of this chapter.
B. Suitability. All areas dedicated as recreation/open space must be suitable for one or more of the uses described in
subsection A of this section and be of such topographic, hydrologic, geologic and other physical characteristics so as to
be, in the view of the city, suitable. Areas including aboveground utilities and stormwater retention facilities are
declared to be unsuitable.
C. Siting. All recreation/open space lands must be located and sized to be suitable for their intended purpose. The city
may deny approval of the dedication where proposed areas are so located or sized as to be unreasonably inefficient for
the public or private owner to maintain or utilize, or which the city deems to be isolated by barriers or unreasonably
remote by distance from the intended users, or to be of no benefit to the residents of the proposed development or to
the public.
D. Access. In order to serve the recreational needs of the public, at least 75 percent of dedicated recreation area
associated with each development must be accessible to either the general public or to all residents of the associated
development.
E. Ownership. The applicant shall warrant that he or she is dedicating full fee title to the area free and clear of any and
all encumbrances. All documents associated with such dedication shall be subject to review and approval by the city.
The city may require that any such documents be recorded as appropriate in the form of the document.
F. Notice. Notice of the dedication shall be provided by means appropriate to the intended use. Such notice shall include
at minimum one posted sign and one form of public record of the dedication use which can reasonably be expected to
be revealed by a title abstract of the property. Such record may include a statement on the face of a recorded
subdivision or recorded deed covenants and restrictions.
G. Off-Site Recreation/Open Space. Where no site within the proposed development meets the above qualifications, the
city may require that the applicant offer lands outside the development; provided, that the area is qualified in all other
respects, that the applicant certifies and warrants that he or she has the necessary authority to convey the off-site
property in fee title to the city, free and clear of any and all encumbrances, and that such off-site area is within the
boundaries of the same sub-area identified in the land use element of the comprehensive plan as the development
itself.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 10:46 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Attached is a revised site plan set. I believe we have addressed everything. Please let me know if you need
hard copies and, if so, what size and how many.
Thanks,
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Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 2:59 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:26 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Please see my questions/comments below. I would prefer to make any revisions and re-submit the site
plan. Thanks for your help on this.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:07 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:00 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Thanks Tami.
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Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:53 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Chris
Let me sit down with the PW director next week to help clarify.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:53 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
See below…
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
See Below
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:48 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
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Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
Thanks for the comments. I have a few questions/comments:
1. It was my understanding that we could leave the alley alone if we were not accessing off it. I will double check
this comment with Public Works. PW said they would be o.k. with a deferral for the alley, however when work is
done in the alley for utility connections, it may need to be graded and gravel to restore. It could be an on-site
decision at the time of construction.
2. By “half street improvements” are you saying that a sidewalk would be required along Washington Ave.? We
were under the impression that it was our choice on whether the sidewalk was placed on this projects side of
Washington Ave. or placed on the opposite side in the future. It is not a developers choice, a deferral of
frontage improvements could be requested, however to achieve minimum parking requirements, you need the
on-street parking. If you are using on street parking to serve the development, you will need to complete the
frontage improvements. Parking is required on both sides but a sidewalk is only required on one side of
Washington. We were under the impression the sidewalk could be placed on the opposite side of Washington
at some point in the future but it sounds like we are required to install the sidewalk as part of this project. I will
pose this question to public works. The change in zoning and the type of development is going to require that
the street be constructed to Local Access Commercial, with sidewalks on both sides, this is being updated in our
development guidelines which is currently under review. Would we be vested under the current development
guidelines if the new ones are still under review? The sidewalk will need to be completed on both Rice and
Washington.
3. I thought the city would require a straight concrete driveway approach as there’s no need for fire truck access
into the parking lot (adequate access along both streets and the alley). Does the city prefer a radius entrance for
fire truck access? I will need to double check with Public Works. It may not need a full fire truck radius, however
the aprons appear to be touching the parking stalls. There is an 8’ space on either side of the apron before the
off-street parking stalls begin. It appears that the apron will be acceptable. It just looks extremely close to the
end of the parking stall.
4. I didn’t see any mention of a 10% open space requirement in the city’s presubmission notes but I just found it
under 18.56. The areas between the buildings and landscape buffers would add up to roughly 17%. Do you
have a preference on where we locate the OS? I think it was missed on the written notes, but stated verbally in
the meeting. You and I had this discussion via email in June. You need to provide some recreational
component, the landscape requirements do not qualify as open space. “The area must be an area of land which
is supplemental and in addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas
ordinarily associated with residential development.” Chap 18.56 Would open space along the west side of the 8-
unit building and along the south and north sides of the 7-unit building be acceptable? Can we propose a play
structure on the north side of the 7-unit building? The open space area must equal 10%, and meet the code
requirement for open space improvement. You can propose what you think meets the intent of the code.
5. The existing water main is located in the alley. Does the city really want the new meters located along Rice or
Washington? This would require an odd easement through the parcel up to and around the meters. Maybe a
better location would be near the Rice St. and Alley intersection. There is a new water main located in
Washington, however I just spoke with the water department, and they said the meters may go at the alley. Do
you know where the water main runs along Washington? Size & type? There is a 12 inch main in Washington,
service and meters may be connected at the alley. Does the city have an as-built drawing showing the location
of the 12” water main in Washington? I would like to show it on my plans, even if it’s a rough location. It is
located approximately 5 – 8 feet from center line on the south side of Washington.
6. There are questions regarding fire protection and fire hydrants. What specifically does the city want for
this? There is an existing hydrant at the intersection of Rice & Washington (shown on the plans). The existing
hydrant at the corner is a reclaimed water hydrant, not intended for fire protection. Usually the buildings must
be served by a 150-foot hose pull from a hydrant. If you propose other means to meet fire control, it should be
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stated. Would a new hydrant at the entrance off Washington Ave. be sufficient? I am unable to determine this,
it must meet IFC. Can someone at the city please give us some direction on this? There are differing
interpretations on what meets the IFC and it would be helpful if the city just told us what they want for this. The
architect should determine what meets fire code, whether it is sprinklers or hydrants or both.
7. Please expand on how/where the ADA ramps need to be oriented/located. Buildings must be ADA
accessible. That means that someone in a wheel chair must be able to get from the ADA stall into the other
building. Right now, there is no accessible path into the building, and no sidewalk connections. If you are
proposing a rental office, or other facilities in that building for the residents, it must be ADA accessible as well. I
was referring the to the ADA curb ramps at the intersection of Rice & Washington. The building with 7 units will
probably have a laundry room area so I will move the ADA stalls over to that building. If there are no offices,
laundry, etc. in the 8 unit building is it still required to be “accessible” from the public sidewalk and ADA parking
stalls? If so, I will show either a sidewalk connection across the front of the refuse enclosure or a path across
the parking lot. There does need to be ADA access to both buildings. i.e. if a wheel chair is unloaded in front of
one building, there needs to be a path to get to the door of the other. The way it is now with curb stops and no
connecting sidewalks, there is no access. There is also no accessible path to the refuse area from either
building.
Speaking of the refuse area, do you think it is sized appropriately? We will review this. Can the refuse area
encroach into the Type II landscape buffer if needed? Yes
Can you please let me know if you would like for me to wait for revised plans, or would you like for me to write
the approval knowing these conditions are coming? We will submit revised plans.
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:06 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Preliminary Comments
Tim & Chris
During our first internal review of the project, I have received comments that may affect the project, and would like to
bring them to your attention early. It is with these comments that I would be forming the conditions of approval, and
would like to try to work out any issues with you prior to issuing your approval.
th
Take a look at the redline comments attached. I am out of the office on Friday the 19, but available to chat next week.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
45
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, December 10, 2018 12:31 PM
To:Chris Merritt
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:RE: Preliminary Comments
Yes, outdoor play structure, maybe a covered picnic table or seating for parents to watch the kids play? You could do a
sports court, however as it is located along the alley, I see balls possibly going into traffic, it may not be the best place
for a court. This can be shown on a separate sheet, please show the amount of recreation area (sq.ft.) and required
setbacks and we are good to go.
I will send the resubmittal to the SPR committee today and hopefully have the approval complete next week.
Thanks Chris
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 11:52 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Can we proposed an outdoor play structure or sports court? If so, I will call that out on the plan.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 11:46 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Chris
It appears that you have addressed the comments with the exception of the open space. If the space you propose is in
excess of required setbacks, it will need to be improved with some type of active recreation, or you can provide indoor
recreation space too.
18.56.010 Intent.
46
It is the intent of this chapter to establish minimum requirements and standards for providing recreation and/or
preserving open space for the economic welfare, social wellbeing, and quality of life for the city and its citizens.
A. All residential developments shall include, as a condition of approval, either the dedication of a portion of the site to
be developed as recreational areas for public purposes, or other mitigation as determined to be consistent with the
intent of this section, or both, pursuant to this chapter. The area must be an area of land which is supplemental and in
addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas ordinarily associated with
residential development. Recreation area or open space may include, but is not limited to, greenbelts, parks, athletic
fields, recreation areas, trails and walkways intended for access to the area, and/or environmentally sensitive areas.
B. For purposes of all single-family residential developments, any dedication of recreation/open space pursuant to this
chapter shall be in an amount equal to or greater than five percent of the gross area of the proposed development.
For purposes of all multifamily residential developments and combined single-family and multifamily residential
developments, any dedication of recreation/open space pursuant to this chapter shall be in an amount equal to or
greater than 10 percent of the gross area of the proposed development.
C. The city may waive the dedication requirements of this chapter, provided the applicant makes an adequate showing
that the purposes of this chapter will be served by the creation of private recreation or open space that otherwise meets
the criteria above. Under such circumstances, the city may, in its sole discretion, authorize the establishment of a private
recreation area or open space under appropriate terms and conditions.
D. The city may also, in its sole discretion, allow both the dedication of space and mitigation, provided the city
determines that the purposes of this chapter are served by allowing a combination of both. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A),
2015).
18.56.020 Recreation/open space qualifications.
To qualify as recreation/open space for purposes of the chapter, all dedicated areas must have the following attributes
and characteristics:
A. Use. Recreation/open space shall be dedicated for one or more of the following uses:
1. Environmental interpretation, protection, or other education;
2. Active recreation parks;
3. Off-road footpaths or bicycle trails;
4. Any other use found by the city to further the purposes of this chapter.
B. Suitability. All areas dedicated as recreation/open space must be suitable for one or more of the uses described in
subsection A of this section and be of such topographic, hydrologic, geologic and other physical characteristics so as to
be, in the view of the city, suitable. Areas including aboveground utilities and stormwater retention facilities are
declared to be unsuitable.
C. Siting. All recreation/open space lands must be located and sized to be suitable for their intended purpose. The city
may deny approval of the dedication where proposed areas are so located or sized as to be unreasonably inefficient for
the public or private owner to maintain or utilize, or which the city deems to be isolated by barriers or unreasonably
remote by distance from the intended users, or to be of no benefit to the residents of the proposed development or to
the public.
D. Access. In order to serve the recreational needs of the public, at least 75 percent of dedicated recreation area
associated with each development must be accessible to either the general public or to all residents of the associated
development.
E. Ownership. The applicant shall warrant that he or she is dedicating full fee title to the area free and clear of any and
all encumbrances. All documents associated with such dedication shall be subject to review and approval by the city.
The city may require that any such documents be recorded as appropriate in the form of the document.
F. Notice. Notice of the dedication shall be provided by means appropriate to the intended use. Such notice shall include
at minimum one posted sign and one form of public record of the dedication use which can reasonably be expected to
be revealed by a title abstract of the property. Such record may include a statement on the face of a recorded
subdivision or recorded deed covenants and restrictions.
G. Off-Site Recreation/Open Space. Where no site within the proposed development meets the above qualifications, the
city may require that the applicant offer lands outside the development; provided, that the area is qualified in all other
respects, that the applicant certifies and warrants that he or she has the necessary authority to convey the off-site
property in fee title to the city, free and clear of any and all encumbrances, and that such off-site area is within the
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boundaries of the same sub-area identified in the land use element of the comprehensive plan as the development
itself.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 10:46 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Attached is a revised site plan set. I believe we have addressed everything. Please let me know if you need
hard copies and, if so, what size and how many.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 2:59 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:26 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Please see my questions/comments below. I would prefer to make any revisions and re-submit the site
plan. Thanks for your help on this.
Chris
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From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:07 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:00 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:53 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Chris
Let me sit down with the PW director next week to help clarify.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:53 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
See below…
Thanks,
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Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
See Below
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:48 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
Thanks for the comments. I have a few questions/comments:
1. It was my understanding that we could leave the alley alone if we were not accessing off it. I will double check
this comment with Public Works. PW said they would be o.k. with a deferral for the alley, however when work is
done in the alley for utility connections, it may need to be graded and gravel to restore. It could be an on-site
decision at the time of construction.
2. By “half street improvements” are you saying that a sidewalk would be required along Washington Ave.? We
were under the impression that it was our choice on whether the sidewalk was placed on this projects side of
Washington Ave. or placed on the opposite side in the future. It is not a developers choice, a deferral of
frontage improvements could be requested, however to achieve minimum parking requirements, you need the
on-street parking. If you are using on street parking to serve the development, you will need to complete the
frontage improvements. Parking is required on both sides but a sidewalk is only required on one side of
Washington. We were under the impression the sidewalk could be placed on the opposite side of Washington
at some point in the future but it sounds like we are required to install the sidewalk as part of this project. I will
pose this question to public works. The change in zoning and the type of development is going to require that
the street be constructed to Local Access Commercial, with sidewalks on both sides, this is being updated in our
development guidelines which is currently under review. Would we be vested under the current development
guidelines if the new ones are still under review? The sidewalk will need to be completed on both Rice and
Washington.
3. I thought the city would require a straight concrete driveway approach as there’s no need for fire truck access
into the parking lot (adequate access along both streets and the alley). Does the city prefer a radius entrance for
fire truck access? I will need to double check with Public Works. It may not need a full fire truck radius, however
the aprons appear to be touching the parking stalls. There is an 8’ space on either side of the apron before the
off-street parking stalls begin. It appears that the apron will be acceptable. It just looks extremely close to the
end of the parking stall.
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4. I didn’t see any mention of a 10% open space requirement in the city’s presubmission notes but I just found it
under 18.56. The areas between the buildings and landscape buffers would add up to roughly 17%. Do you
have a preference on where we locate the OS? I think it was missed on the written notes, but stated verbally in
the meeting. You and I had this discussion via email in June. You need to provide some recreational
component, the landscape requirements do not qualify as open space. “The area must be an area of land which
is supplemental and in addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas
ordinarily associated with residential development.” Chap 18.56 Would open space along the west side of the 8-
unit building and along the south and north sides of the 7-unit building be acceptable? Can we propose a play
structure on the north side of the 7-unit building? The open space area must equal 10%, and meet the code
requirement for open space improvement. You can propose what you think meets the intent of the code.
5. The existing water main is located in the alley. Does the city really want the new meters located along Rice or
Washington? This would require an odd easement through the parcel up to and around the meters. Maybe a
better location would be near the Rice St. and Alley intersection. There is a new water main located in
Washington, however I just spoke with the water department, and they said the meters may go at the alley. Do
you know where the water main runs along Washington? Size & type? There is a 12 inch main in Washington,
service and meters may be connected at the alley. Does the city have an as-built drawing showing the location
of the 12” water main in Washington? I would like to show it on my plans, even if it’s a rough location. It is
located approximately 5 – 8 feet from center line on the south side of Washington.
6. There are questions regarding fire protection and fire hydrants. What specifically does the city want for
this? There is an existing hydrant at the intersection of Rice & Washington (shown on the plans). The existing
hydrant at the corner is a reclaimed water hydrant, not intended for fire protection. Usually the buildings must
be served by a 150-foot hose pull from a hydrant. If you propose other means to meet fire control, it should be
stated. Would a new hydrant at the entrance off Washington Ave. be sufficient? I am unable to determine this,
it must meet IFC. Can someone at the city please give us some direction on this? There are differing
interpretations on what meets the IFC and it would be helpful if the city just told us what they want for this. The
architect should determine what meets fire code, whether it is sprinklers or hydrants or both.
7. Please expand on how/where the ADA ramps need to be oriented/located. Buildings must be ADA
accessible. That means that someone in a wheel chair must be able to get from the ADA stall into the other
building. Right now, there is no accessible path into the building, and no sidewalk connections. If you are
proposing a rental office, or other facilities in that building for the residents, it must be ADA accessible as well. I
was referring the to the ADA curb ramps at the intersection of Rice & Washington. The building with 7 units will
probably have a laundry room area so I will move the ADA stalls over to that building. If there are no offices,
laundry, etc. in the 8 unit building is it still required to be “accessible” from the public sidewalk and ADA parking
stalls? If so, I will show either a sidewalk connection across the front of the refuse enclosure or a path across
the parking lot. There does need to be ADA access to both buildings. i.e. if a wheel chair is unloaded in front of
one building, there needs to be a path to get to the door of the other. The way it is now with curb stops and no
connecting sidewalks, there is no access. There is also no accessible path to the refuse area from either
building.
Speaking of the refuse area, do you think it is sized appropriately? We will review this. Can the refuse area
encroach into the Type II landscape buffer if needed? Yes
Can you please let me know if you would like for me to wait for revised plans, or would you like for me to write
the approval knowing these conditions are coming? We will submit revised plans.
Thanks Tami.
Chris
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From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:06 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Preliminary Comments
Tim & Chris
During our first internal review of the project, I have received comments that may affect the project, and would like to
bring them to your attention early. It is with these comments that I would be forming the conditions of approval, and
would like to try to work out any issues with you prior to issuing your approval.
th
Take a look at the redline comments attached. I am out of the office on Friday the 19, but available to chat next week.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
52
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, December 10, 2018 11:46 AM
To:Chris Merritt
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Chris
It appears that you have addressed the comments with the exception of the open space. If the space you propose is in
excess of required setbacks, it will need to be improved with some type of active recreation, or you can provide indoor
recreation space too.
18.56.010 Intent.
It is the intent of this chapter to establish minimum requirements and standards for providing recreation and/or
preserving open space for the economic welfare, social wellbeing, and quality of life for the city and its citizens.
A. All residential developments shall include, as a condition of approval, either the dedication of a portion of the site to
be developed as recreational areas for public purposes, or other mitigation as determined to be consistent with the
intent of this section, or both, pursuant to this chapter. The area must be an area of land which is supplemental and in
addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas ordinarily associated with
residential development. Recreation area or open space may include, but is not limited to, greenbelts, parks, athletic
fields, recreation areas, trails and walkways intended for access to the area, and/or environmentally sensitive areas.
B. For purposes of all single-family residential developments, any dedication of recreation/open space pursuant to this
chapter shall be in an amount equal to or greater than five percent of the gross area of the proposed development.
For purposes of all multifamily residential developments and combined single-family and multifamily residential
developments, any dedication of recreation/open space pursuant to this chapter shall be in an amount equal to or
greater than 10 percent of the gross area of the proposed development.
C. The city may waive the dedication requirements of this chapter, provided the applicant makes an adequate showing
that the purposes of this chapter will be served by the creation of private recreation or open space that otherwise meets
the criteria above. Under such circumstances, the city may, in its sole discretion, authorize the establishment of a private
recreation area or open space under appropriate terms and conditions.
D. The city may also, in its sole discretion, allow both the dedication of space and mitigation, provided the city
determines that the purposes of this chapter are served by allowing a combination of both. (Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A),
2015).
18.56.020 Recreation/open space qualifications.
To qualify as recreation/open space for purposes of the chapter, all dedicated areas must have the following attributes
and characteristics:
A. Use. Recreation/open space shall be dedicated for one or more of the following uses:
1. Environmental interpretation, protection, or other education;
2. Active recreation parks;
3. Off-road footpaths or bicycle trails;
4. Any other use found by the city to further the purposes of this chapter.
B. Suitability. All areas dedicated as recreation/open space must be suitable for one or more of the uses described in
subsection A of this section and be of such topographic, hydrologic, geologic and other physical characteristics so as to
be, in the view of the city, suitable. Areas including aboveground utilities and stormwater retention facilities are
declared to be unsuitable.
C. Siting. All recreation/open space lands must be located and sized to be suitable for their intended purpose. The city
may deny approval of the dedication where proposed areas are so located or sized as to be unreasonably inefficient for
the public or private owner to maintain or utilize, or which the city deems to be isolated by barriers or unreasonably
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remote by distance from the intended users, or to be of no benefit to the residents of the proposed development or to
the public.
D. Access. In order to serve the recreational needs of the public, at least 75 percent of dedicated recreation area
associated with each development must be accessible to either the general public or to all residents of the associated
development.
E. Ownership. The applicant shall warrant that he or she is dedicating full fee title to the area free and clear of any and
all encumbrances. All documents associated with such dedication shall be subject to review and approval by the city.
The city may require that any such documents be recorded as appropriate in the form of the document.
F. Notice. Notice of the dedication shall be provided by means appropriate to the intended use. Such notice shall include
at minimum one posted sign and one form of public record of the dedication use which can reasonably be expected to
be revealed by a title abstract of the property. Such record may include a statement on the face of a recorded
subdivision or recorded deed covenants and restrictions.
G. Off-Site Recreation/Open Space. Where no site within the proposed development meets the above qualifications, the
city may require that the applicant offer lands outside the development; provided, that the area is qualified in all other
respects, that the applicant certifies and warrants that he or she has the necessary authority to convey the off-site
property in fee title to the city, free and clear of any and all encumbrances, and that such off-site area is within the
boundaries of the same sub-area identified in the land use element of the comprehensive plan as the development
itself.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 10:46 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Attached is a revised site plan set. I believe we have addressed everything. Please let me know if you need
hard copies and, if so, what size and how many.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 2:59 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
54
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:26 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Please see my questions/comments below. I would prefer to make any revisions and re-submit the site
plan. Thanks for your help on this.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:07 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:00 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:53 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Chris
Let me sit down with the PW director next week to help clarify.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
55
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:53 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
See below…
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
See Below
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:48 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
Thanks for the comments. I have a few questions/comments:
1. It was my understanding that we could leave the alley alone if we were not accessing off it. I will double check
this comment with Public Works. PW said they would be o.k. with a deferral for the alley, however when work is
done in the alley for utility connections, it may need to be graded and gravel to restore. It could be an on-site
decision at the time of construction.
2. By “half street improvements” are you saying that a sidewalk would be required along Washington Ave.? We
were under the impression that it was our choice on whether the sidewalk was placed on this projects side of
56
Washington Ave. or placed on the opposite side in the future. It is not a developers choice, a deferral of
frontage improvements could be requested, however to achieve minimum parking requirements, you need the
on-street parking. If you are using on street parking to serve the development, you will need to complete the
frontage improvements. Parking is required on both sides but a sidewalk is only required on one side of
Washington. We were under the impression the sidewalk could be placed on the opposite side of Washington
at some point in the future but it sounds like we are required to install the sidewalk as part of this project. I will
pose this question to public works. The change in zoning and the type of development is going to require that
the street be constructed to Local Access Commercial, with sidewalks on both sides, this is being updated in our
development guidelines which is currently under review. Would we be vested under the current development
guidelines if the new ones are still under review? The sidewalk will need to be completed on both Rice and
Washington.
3. I thought the city would require a straight concrete driveway approach as there’s no need for fire truck access
into the parking lot (adequate access along both streets and the alley). Does the city prefer a radius entrance for
fire truck access? I will need to double check with Public Works. It may not need a full fire truck radius, however
the aprons appear to be touching the parking stalls. There is an 8’ space on either side of the apron before the
off-street parking stalls begin. It appears that the apron will be acceptable. It just looks extremely close to the
end of the parking stall.
4. I didn’t see any mention of a 10% open space requirement in the city’s presubmission notes but I just found it
under 18.56. The areas between the buildings and landscape buffers would add up to roughly 17%. Do you
have a preference on where we locate the OS? I think it was missed on the written notes, but stated verbally in
the meeting. You and I had this discussion via email in June. You need to provide some recreational
component, the landscape requirements do not qualify as open space. “The area must be an area of land which
is supplemental and in addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas
ordinarily associated with residential development.” Chap 18.56 Would open space along the west side of the 8-
unit building and along the south and north sides of the 7-unit building be acceptable? Can we propose a play
structure on the north side of the 7-unit building? The open space area must equal 10%, and meet the code
requirement for open space improvement. You can propose what you think meets the intent of the code.
5. The existing water main is located in the alley. Does the city really want the new meters located along Rice or
Washington? This would require an odd easement through the parcel up to and around the meters. Maybe a
better location would be near the Rice St. and Alley intersection. There is a new water main located in
Washington, however I just spoke with the water department, and they said the meters may go at the alley. Do
you know where the water main runs along Washington? Size & type? There is a 12 inch main in Washington,
service and meters may be connected at the alley. Does the city have an as-built drawing showing the location
of the 12” water main in Washington? I would like to show it on my plans, even if it’s a rough location. It is
located approximately 5 – 8 feet from center line on the south side of Washington.
6. There are questions regarding fire protection and fire hydrants. What specifically does the city want for
this? There is an existing hydrant at the intersection of Rice & Washington (shown on the plans). The existing
hydrant at the corner is a reclaimed water hydrant, not intended for fire protection. Usually the buildings must
be served by a 150-foot hose pull from a hydrant. If you propose other means to meet fire control, it should be
stated. Would a new hydrant at the entrance off Washington Ave. be sufficient? I am unable to determine this,
it must meet IFC. Can someone at the city please give us some direction on this? There are differing
interpretations on what meets the IFC and it would be helpful if the city just told us what they want for this. The
architect should determine what meets fire code, whether it is sprinklers or hydrants or both.
7. Please expand on how/where the ADA ramps need to be oriented/located. Buildings must be ADA
accessible. That means that someone in a wheel chair must be able to get from the ADA stall into the other
building. Right now, there is no accessible path into the building, and no sidewalk connections. If you are
proposing a rental office, or other facilities in that building for the residents, it must be ADA accessible as well. I
was referring the to the ADA curb ramps at the intersection of Rice & Washington. The building with 7 units will
probably have a laundry room area so I will move the ADA stalls over to that building. If there are no offices,
laundry, etc. in the 8 unit building is it still required to be “accessible” from the public sidewalk and ADA parking
stalls? If so, I will show either a sidewalk connection across the front of the refuse enclosure or a path across
the parking lot. There does need to be ADA access to both buildings. i.e. if a wheel chair is unloaded in front of
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one building, there needs to be a path to get to the door of the other. The way it is now with curb stops and no
connecting sidewalks, there is no access. There is also no accessible path to the refuse area from either
building.
Speaking of the refuse area, do you think it is sized appropriately? We will review this. Can the refuse area
encroach into the Type II landscape buffer if needed? Yes
Can you please let me know if you would like for me to wait for revised plans, or would you like for me to write
the approval knowing these conditions are coming? We will submit revised plans.
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:06 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Preliminary Comments
Tim & Chris
During our first internal review of the project, I have received comments that may affect the project, and would like to
bring them to your attention early. It is with these comments that I would be forming the conditions of approval, and
would like to try to work out any issues with you prior to issuing your approval.
th
Take a look at the redline comments attached. I am out of the office on Friday the 19, but available to chat next week.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
58
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, December 10, 2018 10:18 AM
To:Chris Merritt
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Due to development occurring over property lines, and the residential use taking the entire 3 lots, it was determined
that this is on legal lot of record.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2018 10:14 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Thanks Tami. These are 3 separate existing legal lots per the surveyor so why would SPR be required?
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2018 9:07 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Chris
Residential uses are allowed on lots of record 1 acre or less, subject to the R16 zoning district. So yes, duplexes are
allowed on this parcel.
Site plan review is required as there will be more than 2 units on the parcel.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2018 1:26 PM
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To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Hi Tami. It is my understanding that the CBD zone only allows apartments for a residential use. I couldn’t find a
definition in code for “apartment” but other jurisdictions define it has having three or more units. I just want to confirm
that duplexes are allowed in this district before we get any further along.
Thanks and I hope you had a great weekend!
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 7:55 PM
To: Chris Merritt Olympic Engineering <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Fwd: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
To keep you in the loop...
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
Begin forwarded message:
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Date: November 20, 2018 at 2:58:40 PM PST
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Please be sure to request frontage improvements with your site plan review application.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
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Chris will be making a site plan for the 315 Washington project. We will do a BLA to adjust for the 8.5’ distance so that it
works on both sides and the shop will be demoed eventually so the setback there won’t be an issue.
I also wanted to make sure that we are good to go with building duplexes on these lots, I know we have discussed it
before and since then we have drawn engineered plans etc… ready to go.
Could frontage improvement be deferred for this project?
I appreciate your help on this,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 11:36 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tim
Ministerial site plan review has us look at all aspects of development, but does not require public notice. It is required
for more than 2 units on a site. The duplex and the house count as 3 units.
The application materials will basically be the same as for the apartments, without the mailing labels of adjoining
property owners.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 3:03 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
Sorry for my lack of knowledge, what is a ministerial site plan? What does it need to incorporate?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
61
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 10:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
The survey shows an 8.3’ setback from the existing house. It must be 10.
For a duplex on the SE end (proposed lot 3) we need to have a ministerial site plan review and building permit
application.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 8:38 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Understood. I will double check again but my understanding is that we meet the 10’ setback on all sides. We will need to
relocate the step tank for the house at some point when we develop the middle parcel but for now we are only looking
at doing the one furthest from the house.
What will you need from us as part of the submittal package to get going on the one on the left?
I appreciate your time Tami.
Thank you,
Tim
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:49 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
I’m sorry, the plan showed the shop, I thought it was staying. The house will have to have a 10 foot setback to the
property line as well. We cannot create a parcel that doesn’t meet current standards.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 7:42 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
62
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
The plan is to get rid of the shop and build two duplexes that are 30’ wide each. I believe by doing so we would have 10’
on all sides.
Could you let me know if I missed something on this? Hopefully it will work since we have the plans and all.
Thanks again,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
63
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
64
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Wednesday, December 5, 2018 9:07 AM
To:Chris Merritt
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Chris
Residential uses are allowed on lots of record 1 acre or less, subject to the R16 zoning district. So yes, duplexes are
allowed on this parcel.
Site plan review is required as there will be more than 2 units on the parcel.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2018 1:26 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Hi Tami. It is my understanding that the CBD zone only allows apartments for a residential use. I couldn’t find a
definition in code for “apartment” but other jurisdictions define it has having three or more units. I just want to confirm
that duplexes are allowed in this district before we get any further along.
Thanks and I hope you had a great weekend!
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 7:55 PM
To: Chris Merritt Olympic Engineering <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Fwd: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
To keep you in the loop...
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
65
Begin forwarded message:
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Date: November 20, 2018 at 2:58:40 PM PST
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Please be sure to request frontage improvements with your site plan review application.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
Chris will be making a site plan for the 315 Washington project. We will do a BLA to adjust for the 8.5’ distance so that it
works on both sides and the shop will be demoed eventually so the setback there won’t be an issue.
I also wanted to make sure that we are good to go with building duplexes on these lots, I know we have discussed it
before and since then we have drawn engineered plans etc… ready to go.
Could frontage improvement be deferred for this project?
I appreciate your help on this,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 11:36 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tim
Ministerial site plan review has us look at all aspects of development, but does not require public notice. It is required
for more than 2 units on a site. The duplex and the house count as 3 units.
66
The application materials will basically be the same as for the apartments, without the mailing labels of adjoining
property owners.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 3:03 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
Sorry for my lack of knowledge, what is a ministerial site plan? What does it need to incorporate?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 10:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
The survey shows an 8.3’ setback from the existing house. It must be 10.
For a duplex on the SE end (proposed lot 3) we need to have a ministerial site plan review and building permit
application.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 8:38 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
67
Understood. I will double check again but my understanding is that we meet the 10’ setback on all sides. We will need to
relocate the step tank for the house at some point when we develop the middle parcel but for now we are only looking
at doing the one furthest from the house.
What will you need from us as part of the submittal package to get going on the one on the left?
I appreciate your time Tami.
Thank you,
Tim
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:49 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
I’m sorry, the plan showed the shop, I thought it was staying. The house will have to have a 10 foot setback to the
property line as well. We cannot create a parcel that doesn’t meet current standards.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 7:42 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
The plan is to get rid of the shop and build two duplexes that are 30’ wide each. I believe by doing so we would have 10’
on all sides.
Could you let me know if I missed something on this? Hopefully it will work since we have the plans and all.
Thanks again,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
68
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
69
Tami Merriman
From:Edgar Ooms <Edgar.Ooms@connorn.com>
Sent:Monday, November 26, 2018 8:33 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: 20180337 Washington Apartments
Good morning Tami – I will await the mailing. Thanks again,
Edgar
Edgar Ooms
Vice President
Connor N Corporation
Mobile Phone: +1 (360).359.6624
edgar.ooms@connorn.com
This communication constitutes an electronic communication within the meaning of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2510, and its
disclosure is strictly limited to the recipient intended by the sender of this message. This communication may contain confidential and privileged material
for the sole use of the intended recipient and receipt by anyone other than the intended recipient does not constitute a loss of the confidential or privileged
nature of the communication. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender by
return electronic mail and delete all copies of this communication.
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2018 7:07 AM
To: Edgar Ooms <Edgar.Ooms@connorn.com>
Subject: RE: 20180337 Washington Apartments
Good Morning Edgar
We reviewed the project, and all comments received. The applicant is making some changes to the conceptual plan, I
should have it back very soon. Once it is back, I will be issuing the approval with conditions.
You will be included in that mailing. Thanks for checking in.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Edgar Ooms <Edgar.Ooms@connorn.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2018 6:02 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: 20180337 Washington Apartments
Hi Tami,
I hope you are doing well. At your convenience, can you please give me a brief update on the status of this project?
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Best,
Edgar
Edgar Ooms
Vice President
Connor N Corporation
Mobile Phone: +1 (360).359.6624
edgar.ooms@connorn.com
This communication constitutes an electronic communication within the meaning of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2510, and its
disclosure is strictly limited to the recipient intended by the sender of this message. This communication may contain confidential and privileged material
for the sole use of the intended recipient and receipt by anyone other than the intended recipient does not constitute a loss of the confidential or privileged
nature of the communication. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender by
return electronic mail and delete all copies of this communication.
From: Edgar Ooms
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 7:11 AM
To: 'Tami Merriman' <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: 20180337 Washington Apartments
Hi Tami,
Thank you again for taking the time to talk with me last week. As discussed, we certainly support development in the area; however,
based on our experience as property owners adjacent to the proposed apartments we have some concerns:
1. Additional Parking – we’ve had a lot of instances with cars parking in our yard already and had to contact towing companies
to get vehicles removed so our tenants can get to their house. This parking is taking place on the Washington St. side,
Edwards St. side and the alley way. The current proposal shows 19 onsite parking spaces and 11 offsite parking spaces –
with at least one of these proposed offsite parking spaces entering our property line. For the latter, our concern is that
vehicles will park on our lot on a consistent basis which would a bother for my tenants and property.
2. Pedestrian traffic/sidewalks – there has been a lot of (foot)traffic on Washington St. and with the additional proposed
offsite parking there, I am both curious and concerned as to where pedestrians would have to walk, especially given that
vehicles will be parked on the street and there not being a sidewalk. Consequently, pedestrians would have to walk over
the main (Washington) street.
Please let me know should you have any questions.
Best,
Edgar
360-359-6624
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 3:03 PM
To: Edgar Ooms <Edgar.Ooms@connorn.com>
Subject: 20180337 Washington Apartments
Thank you for calling me today.
I have attached the full size site plans and the text from the stormwater report. Please feel free to email me any
concerns or comments that you have.
Have a safe trip home.
71
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
72
Tami Merriman
From:Edgar Ooms <Edgar.Ooms@connorn.com>
Sent:Saturday, November 24, 2018 6:02 PM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: 20180337 Washington Apartments
Hi Tami,
I hope you are doing well. At your convenience, can you please give me a brief update on the status of this project?
Best,
Edgar
Edgar Ooms
Vice President
Connor N Corporation
Mobile Phone: +1 (360).359.6624
edgar.ooms@connorn.com
This communication constitutes an electronic communication within the meaning of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2510, and its
disclosure is strictly limited to the recipient intended by the sender of this message. This communication may contain confidential and privileged material
for the sole use of the intended recipient and receipt by anyone other than the intended recipient does not constitute a loss of the confidential or privileged
nature of the communication. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender by
return electronic mail and delete all copies of this communication.
From: Edgar Ooms
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 7:11 AM
To: 'Tami Merriman' <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: 20180337 Washington Apartments
Hi Tami,
Thank you again for taking the time to talk with me last week. As discussed, we certainly support development in the area; however,
based on our experience as property owners adjacent to the proposed apartments we have some concerns:
1. Additional Parking – we’ve had a lot of instances with cars parking in our yard already and had to contact towing companies
to get vehicles removed so our tenants can get to their house. This parking is taking place on the Washington St. side,
Edwards St. side and the alley way. The current proposal shows 19 onsite parking spaces and 11 offsite parking spaces –
with at least one of these proposed offsite parking spaces entering our property line. For the latter, our concern is that
vehicles will park on our lot on a consistent basis which would a bother for my tenants and property.
2. Pedestrian traffic/sidewalks – there has been a lot of (foot)traffic on Washington St. and with the additional proposed
offsite parking there, I am both curious and concerned as to where pedestrians would have to walk, especially given that
vehicles will be parked on the street and there not being a sidewalk. Consequently, pedestrians would have to walk over
the main (Washington) street.
Please let me know should you have any questions.
Best,
Edgar
360-359-6624
73
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 3:03 PM
To: Edgar Ooms <Edgar.Ooms@connorn.com>
Subject: 20180337 Washington Apartments
Thank you for calling me today.
I have attached the full size site plans and the text from the stormwater report. Please feel free to email me any
concerns or comments that you have.
Have a safe trip home.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
74
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Tuesday, November 20, 2018 2:59 PM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Please be sure to request frontage improvements with your site plan review application.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
Chris will be making a site plan for the 315 Washington project. We will do a BLA to adjust for the 8.5’ distance so that it
works on both sides and the shop will be demoed eventually so the setback there won’t be an issue.
I also wanted to make sure that we are good to go with building duplexes on these lots, I know we have discussed it
before and since then we have drawn engineered plans etc… ready to go.
Could frontage improvement be deferred for this project?
I appreciate your help on this,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 11:36 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tim
Ministerial site plan review has us look at all aspects of development, but does not require public notice. It is required
for more than 2 units on a site. The duplex and the house count as 3 units.
75
The application materials will basically be the same as for the apartments, without the mailing labels of adjoining
property owners.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 3:03 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
Sorry for my lack of knowledge, what is a ministerial site plan? What does it need to incorporate?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 10:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
The survey shows an 8.3’ setback from the existing house. It must be 10.
For a duplex on the SE end (proposed lot 3) we need to have a ministerial site plan review and building permit
application.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 8:38 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
76
Understood. I will double check again but my understanding is that we meet the 10’ setback on all sides. We will need to
relocate the step tank for the house at some point when we develop the middle parcel but for now we are only looking
at doing the one furthest from the house.
What will you need from us as part of the submittal package to get going on the one on the left?
I appreciate your time Tami.
Thank you,
Tim
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:49 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
I’m sorry, the plan showed the shop, I thought it was staying. The house will have to have a 10 foot setback to the
property line as well. We cannot create a parcel that doesn’t meet current standards.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 7:42 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
The plan is to get rid of the shop and build two duplexes that are 30’ wide each. I believe by doing so we would have 10’
on all sides.
Could you let me know if I missed something on this? Hopefully it will work since we have the plans and all.
Thanks again,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
77
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
78
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Saturday, November 17, 2018 11:35 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
Chris will be making a site plan for the 315 Washington project. We will do a BLA to adjust for the 8.5’ distance so that it
works on both sides and the shop will be demoed eventually so the setback there won’t be an issue.
I also wanted to make sure that we are good to go with building duplexes on these lots, I know we have discussed it
before and since then we have drawn engineered plans etc… ready to go.
Could frontage improvement be deferred for this project?
I appreciate your help on this,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 11:36 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tim
Ministerial site plan review has us look at all aspects of development, but does not require public notice. It is required
for more than 2 units on a site. The duplex and the house count as 3 units.
The application materials will basically be the same as for the apartments, without the mailing labels of adjoining
property owners.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 3:03 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
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Tami,
Sorry for my lack of knowledge, what is a ministerial site plan? What does it need to incorporate?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 10:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
The survey shows an 8.3’ setback from the existing house. It must be 10.
For a duplex on the SE end (proposed lot 3) we need to have a ministerial site plan review and building permit
application.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 8:38 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Understood. I will double check again but my understanding is that we meet the 10’ setback on all sides. We will need to
relocate the step tank for the house at some point when we develop the middle parcel but for now we are only looking
at doing the one furthest from the house.
What will you need from us as part of the submittal package to get going on the one on the left?
I appreciate your time Tami.
Thank you,
Tim
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:49 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
I’m sorry, the plan showed the shop, I thought it was staying. The house will have to have a 10 foot setback to the
property line as well. We cannot create a parcel that doesn’t meet current standards.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
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Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 7:42 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
The plan is to get rid of the shop and build two duplexes that are 30’ wide each. I believe by doing so we would have 10’
on all sides.
Could you let me know if I missed something on this? Hopefully it will work since we have the plans and all.
Thanks again,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
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I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Tuesday, November 6, 2018 2:59 PM
To:Chris Merritt
Subject:RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:26 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Hi Tami. Please see my questions/comments below. I would prefer to make any revisions and re-submit the site
plan. Thanks for your help on this.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:07 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:00 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Thanks Tami.
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Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:53 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Chris
Let me sit down with the PW director next week to help clarify.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:53 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
See below…
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
See Below
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:48 AM
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To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
Thanks for the comments. I have a few questions/comments:
1. It was my understanding that we could leave the alley alone if we were not accessing off it. I will double check
this comment with Public Works. PW said they would be o.k. with a deferral for the alley, however when work is
done in the alley for utility connections, it may need to be graded and gravel to restore. It could be an on-site
decision at the time of construction.
2. By “half street improvements” are you saying that a sidewalk would be required along Washington Ave.? We
were under the impression that it was our choice on whether the sidewalk was placed on this projects side of
Washington Ave. or placed on the opposite side in the future. It is not a developers choice, a deferral of
frontage improvements could be requested, however to achieve minimum parking requirements, you need the
on-street parking. If you are using on street parking to serve the development, you will need to complete the
frontage improvements. Parking is required on both sides but a sidewalk is only required on one side of
Washington. We were under the impression the sidewalk could be placed on the opposite side of Washington
at some point in the future but it sounds like we are required to install the sidewalk as part of this project. I will
pose this question to public works. The change in zoning and the type of development is going to require that
the street be constructed to Local Access Commercial, with sidewalks on both sides, this is being updated in our
development guidelines which is currently under review. Would we be vested under the current development
guidelines if the new ones are still under review? The sidewalk will need to be completed on both Rice and
Washington.
3. I thought the city would require a straight concrete driveway approach as there’s no need for fire truck access
into the parking lot (adequate access along both streets and the alley). Does the city prefer a radius entrance for
fire truck access? I will need to double check with Public Works. It may not need a full fire truck radius, however
the aprons appear to be touching the parking stalls. There is an 8’ space on either side of the apron before the
off-street parking stalls begin. It appears that the apron will be acceptable. It just looks extremely close to the
end of the parking stall.
4. I didn’t see any mention of a 10% open space requirement in the city’s presubmission notes but I just found it
under 18.56. The areas between the buildings and landscape buffers would add up to roughly 17%. Do you
have a preference on where we locate the OS? I think it was missed on the written notes, but stated verbally in
the meeting. You and I had this discussion via email in June. You need to provide some recreational
component, the landscape requirements do not qualify as open space. “The area must be an area of land which
is supplemental and in addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas
ordinarily associated with residential development.” Chap 18.56 Would open space along the west side of the 8-
unit building and along the south and north sides of the 7-unit building be acceptable? Can we propose a play
structure on the north side of the 7-unit building? The open space area must equal 10%, and meet the code
requirement for open space improvement. You can propose what you think meets the intent of the code.
5. The existing water main is located in the alley. Does the city really want the new meters located along Rice or
Washington? This would require an odd easement through the parcel up to and around the meters. Maybe a
better location would be near the Rice St. and Alley intersection. There is a new water main located in
Washington, however I just spoke with the water department, and they said the meters may go at the alley. Do
you know where the water main runs along Washington? Size & type? There is a 12 inch main in Washington,
service and meters may be connected at the alley. Does the city have an as-built drawing showing the location
of the 12” water main in Washington? I would like to show it on my plans, even if it’s a rough location. It is
located approximately 5 – 8 feet from center line on the south side of Washington.
6. There are questions regarding fire protection and fire hydrants. What specifically does the city want for
this? There is an existing hydrant at the intersection of Rice & Washington (shown on the plans). The existing
hydrant at the corner is a reclaimed water hydrant, not intended for fire protection. Usually the buildings must
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be served by a 150-foot hose pull from a hydrant. If you propose other means to meet fire control, it should be
stated. Would a new hydrant at the entrance off Washington Ave. be sufficient? I am unable to determine this,
it must meet IFC. Can someone at the city please give us some direction on this? There are differing
interpretations on what meets the IFC and it would be helpful if the city just told us what they want for this. The
architect should determine what meets fire code, whether it is sprinklers or hydrants or both.
7. Please expand on how/where the ADA ramps need to be oriented/located. Buildings must be ADA
accessible. That means that someone in a wheel chair must be able to get from the ADA stall into the other
building. Right now, there is no accessible path into the building, and no sidewalk connections. If you are
proposing a rental office, or other facilities in that building for the residents, it must be ADA accessible as well. I
was referring the to the ADA curb ramps at the intersection of Rice & Washington. The building with 7 units will
probably have a laundry room area so I will move the ADA stalls over to that building. If there are no offices,
laundry, etc. in the 8 unit building is it still required to be “accessible” from the public sidewalk and ADA parking
stalls? If so, I will show either a sidewalk connection across the front of the refuse enclosure or a path across
the parking lot. There does need to be ADA access to both buildings. i.e. if a wheel chair is unloaded in front of
one building, there needs to be a path to get to the door of the other. The way it is now with curb stops and no
connecting sidewalks, there is no access. There is also no accessible path to the refuse area from either
building.
Speaking of the refuse area, do you think it is sized appropriately? We will review this. Can the refuse area
encroach into the Type II landscape buffer if needed? Yes
Can you please let me know if you would like for me to wait for revised plans, or would you like for me to write
the approval knowing these conditions are coming? We will submit revised plans.
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:06 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Preliminary Comments
Tim & Chris
During our first internal review of the project, I have received comments that may affect the project, and would like to
bring them to your attention early. It is with these comments that I would be forming the conditions of approval, and
would like to try to work out any issues with you prior to issuing your approval.
th
Take a look at the redline comments attached. I am out of the office on Friday the 19, but available to chat next week.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Tuesday, November 6, 2018 11:36 AM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tim
Ministerial site plan review has us look at all aspects of development, but does not require public notice. It is required
for more than 2 units on a site. The duplex and the house count as 3 units.
The application materials will basically be the same as for the apartments, without the mailing labels of adjoining
property owners.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 3:03 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
Sorry for my lack of knowledge, what is a ministerial site plan? What does it need to incorporate?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 10:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
The survey shows an 8.3’ setback from the existing house. It must be 10.
For a duplex on the SE end (proposed lot 3) we need to have a ministerial site plan review and building permit
application.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
87
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 8:38 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Understood. I will double check again but my understanding is that we meet the 10’ setback on all sides. We will need to
relocate the step tank for the house at some point when we develop the middle parcel but for now we are only looking
at doing the one furthest from the house.
What will you need from us as part of the submittal package to get going on the one on the left?
I appreciate your time Tami.
Thank you,
Tim
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:49 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
I’m sorry, the plan showed the shop, I thought it was staying. The house will have to have a 10 foot setback to the
property line as well. We cannot create a parcel that doesn’t meet current standards.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 7:42 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
The plan is to get rid of the shop and build two duplexes that are 30’ wide each. I believe by doing so we would have 10’
on all sides.
Could you let me know if I missed something on this? Hopefully it will work since we have the plans and all.
Thanks again,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
88
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
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Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Monday, November 5, 2018 3:03 PM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
Sorry for my lack of knowledge, what is a ministerial site plan? What does it need to incorporate?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 10:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
The survey shows an 8.3’ setback from the existing house. It must be 10.
For a duplex on the SE end (proposed lot 3) we need to have a ministerial site plan review and building permit
application.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 8:38 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Understood. I will double check again but my understanding is that we meet the 10’ setback on all sides. We will need to
relocate the step tank for the house at some point when we develop the middle parcel but for now we are only looking
at doing the one furthest from the house.
What will you need from us as part of the submittal package to get going on the one on the left?
I appreciate your time Tami.
Thank you,
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Tim
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:49 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
I’m sorry, the plan showed the shop, I thought it was staying. The house will have to have a 10 foot setback to the
property line as well. We cannot create a parcel that doesn’t meet current standards.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 7:42 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
The plan is to get rid of the shop and build two duplexes that are 30’ wide each. I believe by doing so we would have 10’
on all sides.
Could you let me know if I missed something on this? Hopefully it will work since we have the plans and all.
Thanks again,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
91
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
92
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, November 5, 2018 10:19 AM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
The survey shows an 8.3’ setback from the existing house. It must be 10.
For a duplex on the SE end (proposed lot 3) we need to have a ministerial site plan review and building permit
application.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 8:38 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Understood. I will double check again but my understanding is that we meet the 10’ setback on all sides. We will need to
relocate the step tank for the house at some point when we develop the middle parcel but for now we are only looking
at doing the one furthest from the house.
What will you need from us as part of the submittal package to get going on the one on the left?
I appreciate your time Tami.
Thank you,
Tim
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:49 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
I’m sorry, the plan showed the shop, I thought it was staying. The house will have to have a 10 foot setback to the
property line as well. We cannot create a parcel that doesn’t meet current standards.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 7:42 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
The plan is to get rid of the shop and build two duplexes that are 30’ wide each. I believe by doing so we would have 10’
on all sides.
Could you let me know if I missed something on this? Hopefully it will work since we have the plans and all.
Thanks again,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
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Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
95
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Monday, November 5, 2018 8:38 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:Tim S. Fyrst
Subject:Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Understood. I will double check again but my understanding is that we meet the 10’ setback on all sides. We will need to
relocate the step tank for the house at some point when we develop the middle parcel but for now we are only looking
at doing the one furthest from the house.
What will you need from us as part of the submittal package to get going on the one on the left?
I appreciate your time Tami.
Thank you,
Tim
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:49 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
I’m sorry, the plan showed the shop, I thought it was staying. The house will have to have a 10 foot setback to the
property line as well. We cannot create a parcel that doesn’t meet current standards.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 7:42 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
The plan is to get rid of the shop and build two duplexes that are 30’ wide each. I believe by doing so we would have 10’
on all sides.
Could you let me know if I missed something on this? Hopefully it will work since we have the plans and all.
Thanks again,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
96
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
97
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, November 5, 2018 7:49 AM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
I’m sorry, the plan showed the shop, I thought it was staying. The house will have to have a 10 foot setback to the
property line as well. We cannot create a parcel that doesn’t meet current standards.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 7:42 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
The plan is to get rid of the shop and build two duplexes that are 30’ wide each. I believe by doing so we would have 10’
on all sides.
Could you let me know if I missed something on this? Hopefully it will work since we have the plans and all.
Thanks again,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
98
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
99
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Monday, November 5, 2018 7:42 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:Tim S. Fyrst; Kai@firstfinishers.com
Subject:Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
The plan is to get rid of the shop and build two duplexes that are 30’ wide each. I believe by doing so we would have 10’
on all sides.
Could you let me know if I missed something on this? Hopefully it will work since we have the plans and all.
Thanks again,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Nov 5, 2018, at 7:33 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
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I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
101
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, November 5, 2018 7:33 AM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tim
It appears that the new lot lines do not meet the setbacks.
In the Central Business District, the side yard setbacks are 10 feet. All buildings will need to meet this setback, including
the existing home, and the shop.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
102
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Friday, November 2, 2018 8:27 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
Have you had a chance to look into this?
I hope all is well,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 8:45 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Happy Monday!
I was out of the office Friday, and did not have a chance to review before I left. It is on my to do list!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 8:36 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Good Morning,
I hope you had a nice weekend. Were you able to look into this by chance?
Thank you,
Tim
On Oct 10, 2018, at 5:06 PM, Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com> wrote:
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No problem at all :-)
Thank you for looking into it
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Oct 10, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
I owe you an apology. I accidentally filed this information in your apartment application file.
I will take a look at this first thing tomorrow and get back to you with some information.
Sorry for the delay.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
104
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:07 PM
To:Chris Merritt
Subject:RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:00 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:53 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Chris
Let me sit down with the PW director next week to help clarify.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:53 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
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PW said they would be o.k. with a deferrdevelopment guidelines which is currently under review.al, with sidewalks on both sides, this is being updated in our the street be constructed
to Local Access CommerciThe change in zoning and the type of development is going to require that decision at the time of construction.site -It could be an on done in the alley for
utility connections, it may need to be graded and gravel to restore.al for the alley, however when work is
See below…
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
See Below
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:48 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
Thanks for the comments. I have a few questions/comments:
1. It was my understanding that we could leave the alley alone if we were not accessing off it. I will double check
this comment with Public Works.
2. By “half street improvements” are you saying that a sidewalk would be required along Washington Ave.? We
were under the impression that it was our choice on whether the sidewalk was placed on this projects side of
Washington Ave. or placed on the opposite side in the future. It is not a developers choice, a deferral of
frontage improvements could be requested, however to achieve minimum parking requirements, you need the
on-street parking. If you are using on street parking to serve the development, you will need to complete the
frontage improvements. Parking is required on both sides but a sidewalk is only required on one side of
Washington. We were under the impression the sidewalk could be placed on the opposite side of Washington
at some point in the future but it sounds like we are required to install the sidewalk as part of this project. I will
pose this question to public works.
3. I thought the city would require a straight concrete driveway approach as there’s no need for fire truck access
into the parking lot (adequate access along both streets and the alley). Does the city prefer a radius entrance for
fire truck access? I will need to double check with Public Works. It may not need a full fire truck radius, however
the aprons appear to be touching the parking stalls. There is an 8’ space on either side of the apron before the
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the approval knowing these conditions are coming?Can you please let me know if you would like for me to wait for revised plans, or would you like for me to write Speaking
of the refuse area, do you think it is sized appropriately? building.There is also no accessible path to the refuse area from either connecting sidewalks, there is no access. nd
no The way it is now with curb stops a one building, there needs to be a path to get to the door of the other.i.e. if a wheel chair is unloaded in front of There does need to be
ADA access to both buildings.it must meet IFC.I am unable to determine this, service and meters may be connected at the alley.There is a 12 inch main in Washington, You can propose
what you think meets the intent of the code. requirement for open space improvement.and meet the code The open space area must equal 10%,stall. end of the parkingIt just looks extremely
close to the It appears that the apron will be acceptable.
off-street parking stalls begin.
4. I didn’t see any mention of a 10% open space requirement in the city’s presubmission notes but I just found it
under 18.56. The areas between the buildings and landscape buffers would add up to roughly 17%. Do you
have a preference on where we locate the OS? I think it was missed on the written notes, but stated verbally in
the meeting. You and I had this discussion via email in June. You need to provide some recreational
component, the landscape requirements do not qualify as open space. “The area must be an area of land which
is supplemental and in addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas
ordinarily associated with residential development.” Chap 18.56 Would open space along the west side of the 8-
unit building and along the south and north sides of the 7-unit building be acceptable? Can we propose a play
structure on the north side of the 7-unit building?
5. The existing water main is located in the alley. Does the city really want the new meters located along Rice or
Washington? This would require an odd easement through the parcel up to and around the meters. Maybe a
better location would be near the Rice St. and Alley intersection. There is a new water main located in
Washington, however I just spoke with the water department, and they said the meters may go at the alley. Do
you know where the water main runs along Washington? Size & type?
6. There are questions regarding fire protection and fire hydrants. What specifically does the city want for
this? There is an existing hydrant at the intersection of Rice & Washington (shown on the plans). The existing
hydrant at the corner is a reclaimed water hydrant, not intended for fire protection. Usually the buildings must
be served by a 150-foot hose pull from a hydrant. If you propose other means to meet fire control, it should be
stated. Would a new hydrant at the entrance off Washington Ave. be sufficient?
7. Please expand on how/where the ADA ramps need to be oriented/located. Buildings must be ADA
accessible. That means that someone in a wheel chair must be able to get from the ADA stall into the other
building. Right now, there is no accessible path into the building, and no sidewalk connections. If you are
proposing a rental office, or other facilities in that building for the residents, it must be ADA accessible as well. I
was referring the to the ADA curb ramps at the intersection of Rice & Washington. The building with 7 units will
probably have a laundry room area so I will move the ADA stalls over to that building. If there are no offices,
laundry, etc. in the 8 unit building is it still required to be “accessible” from the public sidewalk and ADA parking
stalls? If so, I will show either a sidewalk connection across the front of the refuse enclosure or a path across
the parking lot.
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:06 AM
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To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Preliminary Comments
Tim & Chris
During our first internal review of the project, I have received comments that may affect the project, and would like to
bring them to your attention early. It is with these comments that I would be forming the conditions of approval, and
would like to try to work out any issues with you prior to issuing your approval.
th
Take a look at the redline comments attached. I am out of the office on Friday the 19, but available to chat next week.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:53 PM
To:Chris Merritt
Subject:RE: Preliminary Comments
Chris
Let me sit down with the PW director next week to help clarify.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:53 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
See below…
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:35 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
See Below
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:48 AM
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I will pose this question to public works.
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
Thanks for the comments. I have a few questions/comments:
1. It was my understanding that we could leave the alley alone if we were not accessing off it. I will double check
this comment with Public Works.
2. By “half street improvements” are you saying that a sidewalk would be required along Washington Ave.? We
were under the impression that it was our choice on whether the sidewalk was placed on this projects side of
Washington Ave. or placed on the opposite side in the future. It is not a developers choice, a deferral of
frontage improvements could be requested, however to achieve minimum parking requirements, you need the
on-street parking. If you are using on street parking to serve the development, you will need to complete the
frontage improvements. Parking is required on both sides but a sidewalk is only required on one side of
Washington. We were under the impression the sidewalk could be placed on the opposite side of Washington
at some point in the future but it sounds like we are required to install the sidewalk as part of this project.
3. I thought the city would require a straight concrete driveway approach as there’s no need for fire truck access
into the parking lot (adequate access along both streets and the alley). Does the city prefer a radius entrance for
fire truck access? I will need to double check with Public Works. It may not need a full fire truck radius, however
the aprons appear to be touching the parking stalls. There is an 8’ space on either side of the apron before the
off-street parking stalls begin.
4. I didn’t see any mention of a 10% open space requirement in the city’s presubmission notes but I just found it
under 18.56. The areas between the buildings and landscape buffers would add up to roughly 17%. Do you
have a preference on where we locate the OS? I think it was missed on the written notes, but stated verbally in
the meeting. You and I had this discussion via email in June. You need to provide some recreational
component, the landscape requirements do not qualify as open space. “The area must be an area of land which
is supplemental and in addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas
ordinarily associated with residential development.” Chap 18.56 Would open space along the west side of the 8-
unit building and along the south and north sides of the 7-unit building be acceptable? Can we propose a play
structure on the north side of the 7-unit building?
5. The existing water main is located in the alley. Does the city really want the new meters located along Rice or
Washington? This would require an odd easement through the parcel up to and around the meters. Maybe a
better location would be near the Rice St. and Alley intersection. There is a new water main located in
Washington, however I just spoke with the water department, and they said the meters may go at the alley. Do
you know where the water main runs along Washington? Size & type?
6. There are questions regarding fire protection and fire hydrants. What specifically does the city want for
this? There is an existing hydrant at the intersection of Rice & Washington (shown on the plans). The existing
hydrant at the corner is a reclaimed water hydrant, not intended for fire protection. Usually the buildings must
be served by a 150-foot hose pull from a hydrant. If you propose other means to meet fire control, it should be
stated. Would a new hydrant at the entrance off Washington Ave. be sufficient?
7. Please expand on how/where the ADA ramps need to be oriented/located. Buildings must be ADA
accessible. That means that someone in a wheel chair must be able to get from the ADA stall into the other
building. Right now, there is no accessible path into the building, and no sidewalk connections. If you are
proposing a rental office, or other facilities in that building for the residents, it must be ADA accessible as well. I
was referring the to the ADA curb ramps at the intersection of Rice & Washington. The building with 7 units will
probably have a laundry room area so I will move the ADA stalls over to that building. If there are no offices,
laundry, etc. in the 8 unit building is it still required to be “accessible” from the public sidewalk and ADA parking
stalls? If so, I will show either a sidewalk connection across the front of the refuse enclosure or a path across
the parking lot.
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Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:06 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Preliminary Comments
Tim & Chris
During our first internal review of the project, I have received comments that may affect the project, and would like to
bring them to your attention early. It is with these comments that I would be forming the conditions of approval, and
would like to try to work out any issues with you prior to issuing your approval.
th
Take a look at the redline comments attached. I am out of the office on Friday the 19, but available to chat next week.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
111
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Thursday, October 18, 2018 11:35 AM
To:Chris Merritt
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:RE: Preliminary Comments
See Below
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:48 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Preliminary Comments
Tami,
Thanks for the comments. I have a few questions/comments:
1. It was my understanding that we could leave the alley alone if we were not accessing off it. I will double check
this comment with Public Works.
2. By “half street improvements” are you saying that a sidewalk would be required along Washington Ave.? We
were under the impression that it was our choice on whether the sidewalk was placed on this projects side of
Washington Ave. or placed on the opposite side in the future. It is not a developers choice, a deferral of
frontage improvements could be requested, however to achieve minimum parking requirements, you need the
on-street parking. If you are using on street parking to serve the development, you will need to complete the
frontage improvements.
3. I thought the city would require a straight concrete driveway approach as there’s no need for fire truck access
into the parking lot (adequate access along both streets and the alley). Does the city prefer a radius entrance for
fire truck access? I will need to double check with Public Works. It may not need a full fire truck radius, however
the aprons appear to be touching the parking stalls.
4. I didn’t see any mention of a 10% open space requirement in the city’s presubmission notes but I just found it
under 18.56. The areas between the buildings and landscape buffers would add up to roughly 17%. Do you
have a preference on where we locate the OS? I think it was missed on the written notes, but stated verbally in
the meeting. You and I had this discussion via email in June. You need to provide some recreational
component, the landscape requirements do not qualify as open space. “The area must be an area of land which
is supplemental and in addition to any setbacks, yard, streets, vehicular access or parking areas and similar areas
ordinarily associated with residential development.” Chap 18.56
5. The existing water main is located in the alley. Does the city really want the new meters located along Rice or
Washington? This would require an odd easement through the parcel up to and around the meters. Maybe a
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better location would be near the Rice St. and Alley intersection. There is a new water main located in
Washington, however I just spoke with the water department, and they said the meters may go at the alley.
6. There are questions regarding fire protection and fire hydrants. What specifically does the city want for
this? There is an existing hydrant at the intersection of Rice & Washington (shown on the plans). The existing
hydrant at the corner is a reclaimed water hydrant, not intended for fire protection. Usually the buildings must
be served by a 150-foot hose pull from a hydrant. If you propose other means to meet fire control, it should be
stated.
7. Please expand on how/where the ADA ramps need to be oriented/located. Buildings must be ADA
accessible. That means that someone in a wheel chair must be able to get from the ADA stall into the other
building. Right now, there is no accessible path into the building, and no sidewalk connections. If you are
proposing a rental office, or other facilities in that building for the residents, it must be ADA accessible as well.
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:06 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>; Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Preliminary Comments
Tim & Chris
During our first internal review of the project, I have received comments that may affect the project, and would like to
bring them to your attention early. It is with these comments that I would be forming the conditions of approval, and
would like to try to work out any issues with you prior to issuing your approval.
th
Take a look at the redline comments attached. I am out of the office on Friday the 19, but available to chat next week.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:06 AM
To:Tim Fyrst; Chris Merritt
Subject:Preliminary Comments
Attachments:Site Plans Preliminary Comments 10.18.18.pdf
Tim & Chris
During our first internal review of the project, I have received comments that may affect the project, and would like to
bring them to your attention early. It is with these comments that I would be forming the conditions of approval, and
would like to try to work out any issues with you prior to issuing your approval.
th
Take a look at the redline comments attached. I am out of the office on Friday the 19, but available to chat next week.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
114
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Monday, October 15, 2018 8:55 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
No worries :-)
Thank you for your help on this
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Oct 15, 2018, at 8:45 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Happy Monday!
I was out of the office Friday, and did not have a chance to review before I left. It is on my to do list!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 8:36 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Good Morning,
I hope you had a nice weekend. Were you able to look into this by chance?
Thank you,
Tim
On Oct 10, 2018, at 5:06 PM, Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com> wrote:
No problem at all :-)
Thank you for looking into it
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Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Oct 10, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
I owe you an apology. I accidentally filed this information in your apartment application file.
I will take a look at this first thing tomorrow and get back to you with some information.
Sorry for the delay.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
116
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, October 15, 2018 8:45 AM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Happy Monday!
I was out of the office Friday, and did not have a chance to review before I left. It is on my to do list!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 8:36 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: Tim S. Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Good Morning,
I hope you had a nice weekend. Were you able to look into this by chance?
Thank you,
Tim
On Oct 10, 2018, at 5:06 PM, Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com> wrote:
No problem at all :-)
Thank you for looking into it
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Oct 10, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
I owe you an apology. I accidentally filed this information in your apartment application file.
I will take a look at this first thing tomorrow and get back to you with some information.
117
Sorry for the delay.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
118
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Monday, October 15, 2018 8:36 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:Tim S. Fyrst
Subject:Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Good Morning,
I hope you had a nice weekend. Were you able to look into this by chance?
Thank you,
Tim
On Oct 10, 2018, at 5:06 PM, Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com> wrote:
No problem at all :-)
Thank you for looking into it
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Oct 10, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
I owe you an apology. I accidentally filed this information in your apartment application file.
I will take a look at this first thing tomorrow and get back to you with some information.
Sorry for the delay.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
119
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
120
Tami Merriman
From:Edgar Ooms <Edgar.Ooms@connorn.com>
Sent:Monday, October 15, 2018 7:11 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: 20180337 Washington Apartments
Hi Tami,
Thank you again for taking the time to talk with me last week. As discussed, we certainly support development in the area; however,
based on our experience as property owners adjacent to the proposed apartments we have some concerns:
1. Additional Parking – we’ve had a lot of instances with cars parking in our yard already and had to contact towing companies
to get vehicles removed so our tenants can get to their house. This parking is taking place on the Washington St. side,
Edwards St. side and the alley way. The current proposal shows 19 onsite parking spaces and 11 offsite parking spaces –
with at least one of these proposed offsite parking spaces entering our property line. For the latter, our concern is that
vehicles will park on our lot on a consistent basis which would a bother for my tenants and property.
2. Pedestrian traffic/sidewalks – there has been a lot of (foot)traffic on Washington St. and with the additional proposed
offsite parking there, I am both curious and concerned as to where pedestrians would have to walk, especially given that
vehicles will be parked on the street and there not being a sidewalk. Consequently, pedestrians would have to walk over
the main (Washington) street.
Please let me know should you have any questions.
Best,
Edgar
360-359-6624
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 3:03 PM
To: Edgar Ooms <Edgar.Ooms@connorn.com>
Subject: 20180337 Washington Apartments
Thank you for calling me today.
I have attached the full size site plans and the text from the stormwater report. Please feel free to email me any
concerns or comments that you have.
Have a safe trip home.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
121
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Wednesday, October 10, 2018 5:06 PM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:Re: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
No problem at all :-)
Thank you for looking into it
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Oct 10, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Tim
I owe you an apology. I accidentally filed this information in your apartment application file.
I will take a look at this first thing tomorrow and get back to you with some information.
Sorry for the delay.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
122
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
123
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Wednesday, October 10, 2018 4:32 PM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tim
I owe you an apology. I accidentally filed this information in your apartment application file.
I will take a look at this first thing tomorrow and get back to you with some information.
Sorry for the delay.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>; 'Kai Fyrst' <kai@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: 315 Washington Survey/Plans
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
124
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Tuesday, October 9, 2018 2:18 PM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'; 'Kai Fyrst'
Subject:315 Washington Survey/Plans
Attachments:315 Washington Survey.PDF; Duplex - WCH.pdf
Tami,
I just had the survey completed at 315 Washington ave. SW. Please find attached is the survey as well as the duplex
plans we had drawn for the two lots.
I would like to have all of our ducks in a row on this, what else will you need us to provide/show in order for us to
receive a permit for this?
The step tank for the existing house will need to be moved to the front in order to meet the setbacks required.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
125
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Friday, September 28, 2018 11:46 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:Re: Fee Sheet
Thank you for the reminder :-)
Just paid
Have a great weekend
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
On Sep 28, 2018, at 10:39 AM, Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us> wrote:
Happy Friday Tim
Just checking in. It doesn’t appear that the application fee has been paid for the Washington apartments? I can’t begin
review of the project without the fee.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 2:47 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: Fee Sheet
Lol… still trying to wake up over here as well ?
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:25 AM
126
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Fee Sheet
Oops, helps if I attach the attachment! Gotta love Monday’s!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:22 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Fee Sheet
Tami,
The attachment didn’t come through. Do you mind resending?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:13 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Fee Sheet
Hi Tim
Here is the fee sheet for the apartments. I will begin the review process when you submit payment.
Thanks
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
127
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Friday, September 28, 2018 10:39 AM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: Fee Sheet
Happy Friday Tim
Just checking in. It doesn’t appear that the application fee has been paid for the Washington apartments? I can’t begin
review of the project without the fee.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 2:47 PM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: Fee Sheet
Lol… still trying to wake up over here as well ?
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:25 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Fee Sheet
Oops, helps if I attach the attachment! Gotta love Monday’s!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:22 AM
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To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Fee Sheet
Tami,
The attachment didn’t come through. Do you mind resending?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:13 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Fee Sheet
Hi Tim
Here is the fee sheet for the apartments. I will begin the review process when you submit payment.
Thanks
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
129
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Monday, September 17, 2018 2:47 PM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: Fee Sheet
Lol… still trying to wake up over here as well ?
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:25 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Fee Sheet
Oops, helps if I attach the attachment! Gotta love Monday’s!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:22 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Fee Sheet
Tami,
The attachment didn’t come through. Do you mind resending?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:13 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Fee Sheet
130
Hi Tim
Here is the fee sheet for the apartments. I will begin the review process when you submit payment.
Thanks
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
131
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, September 17, 2018 10:25 AM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: Fee Sheet
Attachments:Fee Sheet.pdf
Oops, helps if I attach the attachment! Gotta love Monday’s!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:22 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Fee Sheet
Tami,
The attachment didn’t come through. Do you mind resending?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:13 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Fee Sheet
Hi Tim
Here is the fee sheet for the apartments. I will begin the review process when you submit payment.
Thanks
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
132
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Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Monday, September 17, 2018 10:22 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:RE: Fee Sheet
Tami,
The attachment didn’t come through. Do you mind resending?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:13 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Fee Sheet
Hi Tim
Here is the fee sheet for the apartments. I will begin the review process when you submit payment.
Thanks
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
134
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, September 17, 2018 10:13 AM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:Fee Sheet
Hi Tim
Here is the fee sheet for the apartments. I will begin the review process when you submit payment.
Thanks
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
135
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Friday, June 8, 2018 11:43 AM
To:Chris Merritt
Subject:RE: Presubmission notes
Section 18.56.010 YMC
All multifamily residential developments and combined single-family and multifamily residential developments, …
recreation/open space shall be equal to or greater than 10% of the gross area of the proposed development.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Friday, June 8, 2018 11:34 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: Presubmission notes
Hi Tami. Tim Fyrst said that you had mentioned that 10% open space is required for this project. I couldn’t find that
anywhere in code. If it is required can you please point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 2:41 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Presubmission notes
Yes, you are right.
Just remember you can’t fit 5 pounds of sugar in a 1 pound bag ;-)
Tami Merriman
Associate Planner
City of Yelm
105 Yelm Ave W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 2:43 PM
To: Tami Merriman
Subject: RE: Presubmission notes
I like that interpretation. Would this be to the centerline of the alley then as well? If so, we’ll have 0.99-acres.
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 2:32 PM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Presubmission notes
“Allowable Density” When calculating the number of dwelling units allowed on a parcel, the
gross area is used and the subsequent number of units is rounded to the first significant digit.
Gross area includes all land within the exterior boundaries of the development, including, but
not limited to all land allocated for open space, critical areas, buffers, streets, roads, and public
and private rights-of-way.
This allows us to go to centerline of ROW
Tami Merriman
Associate Planner
City of Yelm
105 Yelm Ave W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 2:00 PM
To: Tami Merriman
Subject: RE: Presubmission notes
Also, I forgot to mention… I noticed you listed the gross acreage at roughly 0.94-acres. The actual parcel area is 0.689-
acres. Are you including one-half of the fronting rights-of-way? If so, I can’t find in code where that’s allowed. All I can
find is 18.30.010 where it states that the number of dwelling units is based on all land within the exterior boundaries of
the development.
Thanks,
Chris
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From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 1:13 PM
To: 'Tami Merriman' <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: RE: Presubmission notes
Thanks Tami. If access is proposed from the alley, would the alley become the front yard, Washington St. a rear yard,
and Rice St. a flanking? I want to make sure I have the setbacks correct.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 7:03 AM
To: toddmacnaughton@gmail.com
Cc: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: Presubmission notes
Todd
I have included Chris in this email.
Tami Merriman
Associate Planner
City of Yelm
105 Yelm Ave W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Tuesday, February 6, 2018 10:06 AM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: xxx Washington
Tim
I have highlighted the information that will need to be submitted with application.
The conceptual landscape plan can be shown on the site plan just depicting the type and size of
planter strip.
A preliminary stormwater report is required to make sure what is being proposed will likely work.
For this site you will need a Tree and Vegetation plan Section 18.57.090 showing location of all trees
to be retained and removed that exceed 8 inches in diameter.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2018 4:09 PM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: xxx Washington
Tami,
I just received the proposal from Chris Merritt for the 15-Plex project. He has the following in his exclusions, I was
hoping you could let me know if any of this will be required so I can be financially prepared for it.
Excluded Services
The following services were not included in the above fee proposal and may be required by the city or needed
for this project. We can provide a detailed fee proposal at your request for these items.
1. Traffic Impact Analysis (only required if more than 20 P.M. peak trips)
2. Landscaping and Irrigation Plans CONCEPTUAL – DETAILED PLANS REQUIRED AT CIVIL PLAN
SUBMISSION
3. Geotechnical Evaluation and Report (Including Testing for Storm Drainage Design)
4. Groundwater Mounding Study or Seasonal Groundwater Study PRELIMINARY STORMWATER REPORT IS
REQUIRED TO ASSURE WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED IS ACCEPTABLE (MEET 2014 SWMMWW)
5. Parking Lot Lighting and Signage Plan
6. SEPA Checklist (not required for 24 or fewer dwelling units)
7. Title Report
8. Engineer’s Construction Cost Estimate
9. Water or Sewer System Capacity/Flow Modeling
10. Variance Requests from City Standards
11. Coordination with Private Utility Companies (power, phone, etc.)
12. Preparation of Bid Quantities or the Bidding Process
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13. “As-Built” Survey
14. Design Revisions Due to Unforeseen City Standard Changes
15. Coordination with State or Federal Agencies
16. Any City, State, or Federal Applications (unless included in Scope of Work)
17. Any City, State, or Federal Application and Permit Fees
Thank you in advance,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
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Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Monday, February 5, 2018 4:09 PM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:xxx Washington
Tami,
I just received the proposal from Chris Merritt for the 15-Plex project. He has the following in his exclusions, I was
hoping you could let me know if any of this will be required so I can be financially prepared for it.
Excluded Services
The following services were not included in the above fee proposal and may be required by the city or needed
for this project. We can provide a detailed fee proposal at your request for these items.
1. Traffic Impact Analysis (only required if more than 20 P.M. peak trips)
2. Landscaping and Irrigation Plans
3. Geotechnical Evaluation and Report (Including Testing for Storm Drainage Design)
4. Groundwater Mounding Study or Seasonal Groundwater Study
5. Parking Lot Lighting and Signage Plan
6. SEPA Checklist (not required for 24 or fewer dwelling units)
7. Title Report
8. Engineer’s Construction Cost Estimate
9. Water or Sewer System Capacity/Flow Modeling
10. Variance Requests from City Standards
11. Coordination with Private Utility Companies (power, phone, etc.)
12. Preparation of Bid Quantities or the Bidding Process
13. “As-Built” Survey
14. Design Revisions Due to Unforeseen City Standard Changes
15. Coordination with State or Federal Agencies
16. Any City, State, or Federal Applications (unless included in Scope of Work)
17. Any City, State, or Federal Application and Permit Fees
Thank you in advance,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
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Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Monday, January 29, 2018 1:16 PM
To:Chris Merritt
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'; toddmacnaughton@gmail.com; 'Kai'
Subject:RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris
As you know, I cannot “approve” anything on this site plan, but it looks good to move forward.
Thanks
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 4:44 PM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'; toddmacnaughton@gmail.com; 'Kai'
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Hi Tami. Can you please do a quick review of the attached rough site plan and let me know if you have any questions or
comments before I move forward with the formal site plan, utilities, drainage, etc.? I believe we meet all setback,
perimeter landscaping, and parking stall count requirements. Please disregard the unfinished sidewalk/ADA ramp at the
intersection.
Thanks Tami.
Chris
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2018 8:53 AM
To: Chris Merritt <chris@olyeng.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris
Other jurisdictions have many different regulations than we do. We have to work with our adopted
codes.
STEP tanks must be located in front yards for 24/7 access for PW employees. This is a public works
standard policy.
I thought the parking lot accessed the alley, my mistake.
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Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 7:59 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Good morning Tami. Several other jurisdictions allow for 1.5 stalls/unit for multi-family but I think we can get close to 2
stalls/unit with on-street parking. Is there a reason why the STEP tank(s) can’t be located in the back yard area closer to
the existing STEP pipe in the alley? Just as an F.Y.I. - we are not proposing any improvements to the alley as it will not be
utilized for access this project.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:25 PM
To: 'Tami Merriman' <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>; 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Thank you Tami!
I have CC’d Chris Merritt on the email in case he has any additional questions.
Best Regards,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 12:52 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Residential units require 2 parking stall per unit. In the CBD we can look at reducing off street
parking if on street parking is available. If you want to count on street parking, you will need to
improve and provide parking on the street. That would mean improving Washington street with
parking and sidewalks. You can probably achieve 3 – 4 parallel stalls on Rice, and you could look at
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angled parking on Washington. I can’t remember if we determined the utility lines in the alley are
good to pave over, I will follow up with PW to make sure.
The STEP tanks will need to be located in the front yard or in the parking area. If in parking, they will
need to be traffic bearing tanks. You will most likely be able to use larger tanks, to serve multiple
units. The location of the tanks may affect the front yard setback.
You will need to show proposed landscape areas, and how you will achieve approximately 4300 sq.
ft. of recreation or openspace.
I am happy to continue like this until you have a plan ready for application. There is no need for
another Presubmission meeting.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:29 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
I bet!!! ?
Happy New Year and thank you for the quick response
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 11:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim
Received, I will respond within a couple days… Lots going on this first day of 2018!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tami,
I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays.
Please find attached is the prelim site plan Chris Merritt drafted for our lot in Yelm. I am hoping we can avoid a pre-sub
meeting for this as we discussed last time I saw you.
Could you advise if the attached will work for this lot? If not, what changes do we need to make in order for it to fit the
cities requirements? Chris Merritt has been retained by us to do the civil engineering for the project.
Thank you for your time,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:59 AM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Attached is a current site plan. You already had a pre-sub back in March. I just
wanted Tammi to take a quick look at the plan to make sure she was generally okay with what we were proposing
before we get too far along. I think I had written some questions/notes on the hard copy of the site plan I had given you
but I don’t have a copy of it.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 12:40 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: Yelm - 16 Plex
Hi Tim. I can't until next week. Merry Christmas.
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: December 18, 2017 12:29:01 PM PST
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
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Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris,
It has been crazy around here, but hoping to catch a break for about a week soon ?
Could you send the prelim drawing to me via email as well as the few questions you wanted me to ask Tammy? I recall
something about traffic count and whether or not we would be required to do a pre-sub…
If you could verbalize it in your words, I will make sure to pass it on this week.
Thank you and I hope all is well,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
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Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Wednesday, January 24, 2018 11:56 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: Yelm Water Rights Update
Thank you Tami!!! I appreciate you keeping me in the loop.
Have a great day,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 9:51 AM
To: Tami Merriman <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Subject: Yelm Water Rights Update
You may have already read the papers, but the legislature finally made decisions that allowed the
capital budget to be approved. This is great news for Yelm, as we have at least 2 exciting
outcomes. First, the budget includes funds for the City to install new playground equipment in Yelm
City Park!
Second, legislature passed a bill, ESSB 6091 that deals with the Hirst and Foster decisions regarding
water rights, and has been signed by Gov. Inslee. The bill authorizes Ecology to process 5 permit
applications as pilot projects to be reviewed by a task force. It appears that Yelm will be one of them.
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/6091-
S%20AMS%20VAND%20S4056.3.pdf
I don’t have any answers yet for what this really means for Yelm, nor do I have a time frame of when
we will be allowed to approve subdivisions or annexation. This bill does not put water rights in our
bank, but it does mean that there will soon be a process to reach these goals.
I will keep you informed as information comes my way!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
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Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:26 PM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
No problem at all ?
Thank you again for all your help
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 12:19 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
I’m sorry, I did not hit reply all.
Here is my response to Chris.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tami Merriman
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:53 AM
To: 'Chris Merritt'
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris
Other jurisdictions have many different regulations than we do. We have to work with our adopted
codes.
STEP tanks must be located in front yards for 24/7 access for PW employees. This is a public works
standard policy.
I thought the parking lot accessed the alley, my mistake.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
148
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 7:59 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Good morning Tami. Several other jurisdictions allow for 1.5 stalls/unit for multi-family but I think we can get close to 2
stalls/unit with on-street parking. Is there a reason why the STEP tank(s) can’t be located in the back yard area closer to
the existing STEP pipe in the alley? Just as an F.Y.I. - we are not proposing any improvements to the alley as it will not be
utilized for access this project.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:25 PM
To: 'Tami Merriman' <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>; 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Thank you Tami!
I have CC’d Chris Merritt on the email in case he has any additional questions.
Best Regards,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 12:52 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Residential units require 2 parking stall per unit. In the CBD we can look at reducing off street
parking if on street parking is available. If you want to count on street parking, you will need to
improve and provide parking on the street. That would mean improving Washington street with
parking and sidewalks. You can probably achieve 3 – 4 parallel stalls on Rice, and you could look at
angled parking on Washington. I can’t remember if we determined the utility lines in the alley are
good to pave over, I will follow up with PW to make sure.
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The STEP tanks will need to be located in the front yard or in the parking area. If in parking, they will
need to be traffic bearing tanks. You will most likely be able to use larger tanks, to serve multiple
units. The location of the tanks may affect the front yard setback.
You will need to show proposed landscape areas, and how you will achieve approximately 4300 sq.
ft. of recreation or openspace.
I am happy to continue like this until you have a plan ready for application. There is no need for
another Presubmission meeting.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:29 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
I bet!!! ?
Happy New Year and thank you for the quick response
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 11:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim
Received, I will respond within a couple days… Lots going on this first day of 2018!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
To: Tami Merriman
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Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tami,
I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays.
Please find attached is the prelim site plan Chris Merritt drafted for our lot in Yelm. I am hoping we can avoid a pre-sub
meeting for this as we discussed last time I saw you.
Could you advise if the attached will work for this lot? If not, what changes do we need to make in order for it to fit the
cities requirements? Chris Merritt has been retained by us to do the civil engineering for the project.
Thank you for your time,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:59 AM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Attached is a current site plan. You already had a pre-sub back in March. I just
wanted Tammi to take a quick look at the plan to make sure she was generally okay with what we were proposing
before we get too far along. I think I had written some questions/notes on the hard copy of the site plan I had given you
but I don’t have a copy of it.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 12:40 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: Yelm - 16 Plex
Hi Tim. I can't until next week. Merry Christmas.
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: December 18, 2017 12:29:01 PM PST
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Yelm - 16 Plex
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Chris,
It has been crazy around here, but hoping to catch a break for about a week soon ?
Could you send the prelim drawing to me via email as well as the few questions you wanted me to ask Tammy? I recall
something about traffic count and whether or not we would be required to do a pre-sub…
If you could verbalize it in your words, I will make sure to pass it on this week.
Thank you and I hope all is well,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
152
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:19 PM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
I’m sorry, I did not hit reply all.
Here is my response to Chris.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tami Merriman
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:53 AM
To: 'Chris Merritt'
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris
Other jurisdictions have many different regulations than we do. We have to work with our adopted
codes.
STEP tanks must be located in front yards for 24/7 access for PW employees. This is a public works
standard policy.
I thought the parking lot accessed the alley, my mistake.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 7:59 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Good morning Tami. Several other jurisdictions allow for 1.5 stalls/unit for multi-family but I think we can get close to 2
stalls/unit with on-street parking. Is there a reason why the STEP tank(s) can’t be located in the back yard area closer to
the existing STEP pipe in the alley? Just as an F.Y.I. - we are not proposing any improvements to the alley as it will not be
utilized for access this project.
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Thanks and Happy New Year!
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:25 PM
To: 'Tami Merriman' <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>; 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Thank you Tami!
I have CC’d Chris Merritt on the email in case he has any additional questions.
Best Regards,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 12:52 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Residential units require 2 parking stall per unit. In the CBD we can look at reducing off street
parking if on street parking is available. If you want to count on street parking, you will need to
improve and provide parking on the street. That would mean improving Washington street with
parking and sidewalks. You can probably achieve 3 – 4 parallel stalls on Rice, and you could look at
angled parking on Washington. I can’t remember if we determined the utility lines in the alley are
good to pave over, I will follow up with PW to make sure.
The STEP tanks will need to be located in the front yard or in the parking area. If in parking, they will
need to be traffic bearing tanks. You will most likely be able to use larger tanks, to serve multiple
units. The location of the tanks may affect the front yard setback.
You will need to show proposed landscape areas, and how you will achieve approximately 4300 sq.
ft. of recreation or openspace.
I am happy to continue like this until you have a plan ready for application. There is no need for
another Presubmission meeting.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
154
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:29 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
I bet!!! ?
Happy New Year and thank you for the quick response
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 11:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim
Received, I will respond within a couple days… Lots going on this first day of 2018!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tami,
I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays.
Please find attached is the prelim site plan Chris Merritt drafted for our lot in Yelm. I am hoping we can avoid a pre-sub
meeting for this as we discussed last time I saw you.
Could you advise if the attached will work for this lot? If not, what changes do we need to make in order for it to fit the
cities requirements? Chris Merritt has been retained by us to do the civil engineering for the project.
Thank you for your time,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
155
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:59 AM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Attached is a current site plan. You already had a pre-sub back in March. I just
wanted Tammi to take a quick look at the plan to make sure she was generally okay with what we were proposing
before we get too far along. I think I had written some questions/notes on the hard copy of the site plan I had given you
but I don’t have a copy of it.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 12:40 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: Yelm - 16 Plex
Hi Tim. I can't until next week. Merry Christmas.
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: December 18, 2017 12:29:01 PM PST
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris,
It has been crazy around here, but hoping to catch a break for about a week soon ?
Could you send the prelim drawing to me via email as well as the few questions you wanted me to ask Tammy? I recall
something about traffic count and whether or not we would be required to do a pre-sub…
If you could verbalize it in your words, I will make sure to pass it on this week.
156
Thank you and I hope all is well,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
157
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:16 PM
To:'Chris Merritt'; Tami Merriman
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tami/Chris,
I just wanted to follow up on the email below… I am not sure if there was a response thereafter that I may have missed.
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2018 7:59 AM
To: 'Tami Merriman' <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Good morning Tami. Several other jurisdictions allow for 1.5 stalls/unit for multi-family but I think we can get close to 2
stalls/unit with on-street parking. Is there a reason why the STEP tank(s) can’t be located in the back yard area closer to
the existing STEP pipe in the alley? Just as an F.Y.I. - we are not proposing any improvements to the alley as it will not be
utilized for access this project.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:25 PM
To: 'Tami Merriman' <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>; 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Thank you Tami!
I have CC’d Chris Merritt on the email in case he has any additional questions.
Best Regards,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
158
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 12:52 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Residential units require 2 parking stall per unit. In the CBD we can look at reducing off street
parking if on street parking is available. If you want to count on street parking, you will need to
improve and provide parking on the street. That would mean improving Washington street with
parking and sidewalks. You can probably achieve 3 – 4 parallel stalls on Rice, and you could look at
angled parking on Washington. I can’t remember if we determined the utility lines in the alley are
good to pave over, I will follow up with PW to make sure.
The STEP tanks will need to be located in the front yard or in the parking area. If in parking, they will
need to be traffic bearing tanks. You will most likely be able to use larger tanks, to serve multiple
units. The location of the tanks may affect the front yard setback.
You will need to show proposed landscape areas, and how you will achieve approximately 4300 sq.
ft. of recreation or openspace.
I am happy to continue like this until you have a plan ready for application. There is no need for
another Presubmission meeting.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:29 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
I bet!!! ?
Happy New Year and thank you for the quick response
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 11:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
159
Tim
Received, I will respond within a couple days… Lots going on this first day of 2018!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tami,
I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays.
Please find attached is the prelim site plan Chris Merritt drafted for our lot in Yelm. I am hoping we can avoid a pre-sub
meeting for this as we discussed last time I saw you.
Could you advise if the attached will work for this lot? If not, what changes do we need to make in order for it to fit the
cities requirements? Chris Merritt has been retained by us to do the civil engineering for the project.
Thank you for your time,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:59 AM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Attached is a current site plan. You already had a pre-sub back in March. I just
wanted Tammi to take a quick look at the plan to make sure she was generally okay with what we were proposing
before we get too far along. I think I had written some questions/notes on the hard copy of the site plan I had given you
but I don’t have a copy of it.
Thanks,
Chris
160
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 12:40 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: Yelm - 16 Plex
Hi Tim. I can't until next week. Merry Christmas.
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: December 18, 2017 12:29:01 PM PST
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris,
It has been crazy around here, but hoping to catch a break for about a week soon ?
Could you send the prelim drawing to me via email as well as the few questions you wanted me to ask Tammy? I recall
something about traffic count and whether or not we would be required to do a pre-sub…
If you could verbalize it in your words, I will make sure to pass it on this week.
Thank you and I hope all is well,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
161
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:53 AM
To:Chris Merritt
Subject:RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris
Other jurisdictions have many different regulations than we do. We have to work with our adopted
codes.
STEP tanks must be located in front yards for 24/7 access for PW employees. This is a public works
standard policy.
I thought the parking lot accessed the alley, my mistake.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 7:59 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Good morning Tami. Several other jurisdictions allow for 1.5 stalls/unit for multi-family but I think we can get close to 2
stalls/unit with on-street parking. Is there a reason why the STEP tank(s) can’t be located in the back yard area closer to
the existing STEP pipe in the alley? Just as an F.Y.I. - we are not proposing any improvements to the alley as it will not be
utilized for access this project.
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:25 PM
To: 'Tami Merriman' <tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us>
Cc: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>; 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Thank you Tami!
162
I have CC’d Chris Merritt on the email in case he has any additional questions.
Best Regards,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 12:52 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Residential units require 2 parking stall per unit. In the CBD we can look at reducing off street
parking if on street parking is available. If you want to count on street parking, you will need to
improve and provide parking on the street. That would mean improving Washington street with
parking and sidewalks. You can probably achieve 3 – 4 parallel stalls on Rice, and you could look at
angled parking on Washington. I can’t remember if we determined the utility lines in the alley are
good to pave over, I will follow up with PW to make sure.
The STEP tanks will need to be located in the front yard or in the parking area. If in parking, they will
need to be traffic bearing tanks. You will most likely be able to use larger tanks, to serve multiple
units. The location of the tanks may affect the front yard setback.
You will need to show proposed landscape areas, and how you will achieve approximately 4300 sq.
ft. of recreation or openspace.
I am happy to continue like this until you have a plan ready for application. There is no need for
another Presubmission meeting.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:29 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
I bet!!! ?
Happy New Year and thank you for the quick response
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
163
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 11:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim
Received, I will respond within a couple days… Lots going on this first day of 2018!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tami,
I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays.
Please find attached is the prelim site plan Chris Merritt drafted for our lot in Yelm. I am hoping we can avoid a pre-sub
meeting for this as we discussed last time I saw you.
Could you advise if the attached will work for this lot? If not, what changes do we need to make in order for it to fit the
cities requirements? Chris Merritt has been retained by us to do the civil engineering for the project.
Thank you for your time,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:59 AM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Attached is a current site plan. You already had a pre-sub back in March. I just
wanted Tammi to take a quick look at the plan to make sure she was generally okay with what we were proposing
before we get too far along. I think I had written some questions/notes on the hard copy of the site plan I had given you
but I don’t have a copy of it.
164
Thanks,
Chris
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 12:40 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: Yelm - 16 Plex
Hi Tim. I can't until next week. Merry Christmas.
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: December 18, 2017 12:29:01 PM PST
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris,
It has been crazy around here, but hoping to catch a break for about a week soon ?
Could you send the prelim drawing to me via email as well as the few questions you wanted me to ask Tammy? I recall
something about traffic count and whether or not we would be required to do a pre-sub…
If you could verbalize it in your words, I will make sure to pass it on this week.
Thank you and I hope all is well,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
165
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January 2, 2018 3:25 PM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:'Chris Merritt'; 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Thank you Tami!
I have CC’d Chris Merritt on the email in case he has any additional questions.
Best Regards,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 12:52 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Residential units require 2 parking stall per unit. In the CBD we can look at reducing off street
parking if on street parking is available. If you want to count on street parking, you will need to
improve and provide parking on the street. That would mean improving Washington street with
parking and sidewalks. You can probably achieve 3 – 4 parallel stalls on Rice, and you could look at
angled parking on Washington. I can’t remember if we determined the utility lines in the alley are
good to pave over, I will follow up with PW to make sure.
The STEP tanks will need to be located in the front yard or in the parking area. If in parking, they will
need to be traffic bearing tanks. You will most likely be able to use larger tanks, to serve multiple
units. The location of the tanks may affect the front yard setback.
You will need to show proposed landscape areas, and how you will achieve approximately 4300 sq.
ft. of recreation or openspace.
I am happy to continue like this until you have a plan ready for application. There is no need for
another Presubmission meeting.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
166
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:29 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
I bet!!! ?
Happy New Year and thank you for the quick response
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 11:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim
Received, I will respond within a couple days… Lots going on this first day of 2018!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tami,
I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays.
Please find attached is the prelim site plan Chris Merritt drafted for our lot in Yelm. I am hoping we can avoid a pre-sub
meeting for this as we discussed last time I saw you.
Could you advise if the attached will work for this lot? If not, what changes do we need to make in order for it to fit the
cities requirements? Chris Merritt has been retained by us to do the civil engineering for the project.
Thank you for your time,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
167
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:59 AM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Attached is a current site plan. You already had a pre-sub back in March. I just
wanted Tammi to take a quick look at the plan to make sure she was generally okay with what we were proposing
before we get too far along. I think I had written some questions/notes on the hard copy of the site plan I had given you
but I don’t have a copy of it.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 12:40 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: Yelm - 16 Plex
Hi Tim. I can't until next week. Merry Christmas.
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: December 18, 2017 12:29:01 PM PST
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris,
It has been crazy around here, but hoping to catch a break for about a week soon ?
Could you send the prelim drawing to me via email as well as the few questions you wanted me to ask Tammy? I recall
something about traffic count and whether or not we would be required to do a pre-sub…
If you could verbalize it in your words, I will make sure to pass it on this week.
Thank you and I hope all is well,
168
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
169
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:52 PM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Residential units require 2 parking stall per unit. In the CBD we can look at reducing off street
parking if on street parking is available. If you want to count on street parking, you will need to
improve and provide parking on the street. That would mean improving Washington street with
parking and sidewalks. You can probably achieve 3 – 4 parallel stalls on Rice, and you could look at
angled parking on Washington. I can’t remember if we determined the utility lines in the alley are
good to pave over, I will follow up with PW to make sure.
The STEP tanks will need to be located in the front yard or in the parking area. If in parking, they will
need to be traffic bearing tanks. You will most likely be able to use larger tanks, to serve multiple
units. The location of the tanks may affect the front yard setback.
You will need to show proposed landscape areas, and how you will achieve approximately 4300 sq.
ft. of recreation or openspace.
I am happy to continue like this until you have a plan ready for application. There is no need for
another Presubmission meeting.
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:29 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
I bet!!! ?
Happy New Year and thank you for the quick response
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 11:19 AM
170
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim
Received, I will respond within a couple days… Lots going on this first day of 2018!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tami,
I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays.
Please find attached is the prelim site plan Chris Merritt drafted for our lot in Yelm. I am hoping we can avoid a pre-sub
meeting for this as we discussed last time I saw you.
Could you advise if the attached will work for this lot? If not, what changes do we need to make in order for it to fit the
cities requirements? Chris Merritt has been retained by us to do the civil engineering for the project.
Thank you for your time,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:59 AM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Attached is a current site plan. You already had a pre-sub back in March. I just
wanted Tammi to take a quick look at the plan to make sure she was generally okay with what we were proposing
before we get too far along. I think I had written some questions/notes on the hard copy of the site plan I had given you
but I don’t have a copy of it.
Thanks,
Chris
171
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 12:40 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: Yelm - 16 Plex
Hi Tim. I can't until next week. Merry Christmas.
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: December 18, 2017 12:29:01 PM PST
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris,
It has been crazy around here, but hoping to catch a break for about a week soon ?
Could you send the prelim drawing to me via email as well as the few questions you wanted me to ask Tammy? I recall
something about traffic count and whether or not we would be required to do a pre-sub…
If you could verbalize it in your words, I will make sure to pass it on this week.
Thank you and I hope all is well,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
172
Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:29 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
I bet!!! ?
Happy New Year and thank you for the quick response
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 11:19 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim
Received, I will respond within a couple days… Lots going on this first day of 2018!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tami,
I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays.
Please find attached is the prelim site plan Chris Merritt drafted for our lot in Yelm. I am hoping we can avoid a pre-sub
meeting for this as we discussed last time I saw you.
Could you advise if the attached will work for this lot? If not, what changes do we need to make in order for it to fit the
cities requirements? Chris Merritt has been retained by us to do the civil engineering for the project.
Thank you for your time,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
173
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:59 AM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Attached is a current site plan. You already had a pre-sub back in March. I just
wanted Tammi to take a quick look at the plan to make sure she was generally okay with what we were proposing
before we get too far along. I think I had written some questions/notes on the hard copy of the site plan I had given you
but I don’t have a copy of it.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 12:40 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: Yelm - 16 Plex
Hi Tim. I can't until next week. Merry Christmas.
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: December 18, 2017 12:29:01 PM PST
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris,
It has been crazy around here, but hoping to catch a break for about a week soon ?
Could you send the prelim drawing to me via email as well as the few questions you wanted me to ask Tammy? I recall
something about traffic count and whether or not we would be required to do a pre-sub…
If you could verbalize it in your words, I will make sure to pass it on this week.
174
Thank you and I hope all is well,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
175
Tami Merriman
From:Tami Merriman
Sent:Tuesday, January 2, 2018 11:19 AM
To:Tim Fyrst
Subject:RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim
Received, I will respond within a couple days… Lots going on this first day of 2018!
Tami Merriman, Associate Planner
Community and Economic Development
105 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.8496
tamim@yelmwa.gov
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tami,
I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays.
Please find attached is the prelim site plan Chris Merritt drafted for our lot in Yelm. I am hoping we can avoid a pre-sub
meeting for this as we discussed last time I saw you.
Could you advise if the attached will work for this lot? If not, what changes do we need to make in order for it to fit the
cities requirements? Chris Merritt has been retained by us to do the civil engineering for the project.
Thank you for your time,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:59 AM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Attached is a current site plan. You already had a pre-sub back in March. I just
wanted Tammi to take a quick look at the plan to make sure she was generally okay with what we were proposing
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before we get too far along. I think I had written some questions/notes on the hard copy of the site plan I had given you
but I don’t have a copy of it.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 12:40 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: Yelm - 16 Plex
Hi Tim. I can't until next week. Merry Christmas.
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: December 18, 2017 12:29:01 PM PST
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris,
It has been crazy around here, but hoping to catch a break for about a week soon ?
Could you send the prelim drawing to me via email as well as the few questions you wanted me to ask Tammy? I recall
something about traffic count and whether or not we would be required to do a pre-sub…
If you could verbalize it in your words, I will make sure to pass it on this week.
Thank you and I hope all is well,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
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Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Cc:'Tim Fyrst'
Subject:FW: Yelm - 16 Plex
Attachments:Site Plan.pdf
Tami,
I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays.
Please find attached is the prelim site plan Chris Merritt drafted for our lot in Yelm. I am hoping we can avoid a pre-sub
meeting for this as we discussed last time I saw you.
Could you advise if the attached will work for this lot? If not, what changes do we need to make in order for it to fit the
cities requirements? Chris Merritt has been retained by us to do the civil engineering for the project.
Thank you for your time,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:59 AM
To: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm - 16 Plex
Tim,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas. Attached is a current site plan. You already had a pre-sub back in March. I just
wanted Tammi to take a quick look at the plan to make sure she was generally okay with what we were proposing
before we get too far along. I think I had written some questions/notes on the hard copy of the site plan I had given you
but I don’t have a copy of it.
Thanks,
Chris
From: Chris Merritt \[mailto:chris@olyeng.com\]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 12:40 PM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Re: Yelm - 16 Plex
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Hi Tim. I can't until next week. Merry Christmas.
Chris
From: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent: December 18, 2017 12:29:01 PM PST
To: 'Chris Merritt' <chris@olyeng.com>
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst' <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: Yelm - 16 Plex
Chris,
It has been crazy around here, but hoping to catch a break for about a week soon ?
Could you send the prelim drawing to me via email as well as the few questions you wanted me to ask Tammy? I recall
something about traffic count and whether or not we would be required to do a pre-sub…
If you could verbalize it in your words, I will make sure to pass it on this week.
Thank you and I hope all is well,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
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Tami Merriman
From:Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Sent:Monday, March 20, 2017 10:40 AM
To:Tami Merriman
Subject:RE: Yelm Properties
Thank you so much Tami!
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
From: Tami Merriman \[mailto:tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us\]
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 9:50 AM
To: Tim Fyrst <tim@firstfinishers.com>
Subject: RE: Yelm Properties
Tim
Here are the documents you requested.
Tami Merriman
Associate Planner
City of Yelm
105 Yelm Ave W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-8496
tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us
From: Tim Fyrst \[mailto:tim@firstfinishers.com\]
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 1:51 PM
To: Tami Merriman
Cc: 'Tim Fyrst'
Subject: Yelm Properties
Tami,
Could you give me a call on Monday when you get a chance? I have a few questions for the following properties…
502 Crystal Springs
o Are there any records on file for this property from the previous owners? My understanding is that there
was a complete civil plan at one point for 29 town homes
o I would like to know if there is a certain “use” the city would like to see for this property
0 xxx Washington Ave. (across the street from 315 Washington Ave., It has 5 potential lots from what I
understand and we talked about it at one point)
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o We are doing a feasibility study on this property as we speak and would like to know what options we
have as well as what requirements you will have for us to do as part of the project. I just want to make
sure it will pencil out for us
Are there any updates on the water for the city?
Thank you,
Tim S. Fyrst | Principal
Office 360.400.7767
Direct 360.239.9883
http://firstfinishers.com
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