Loading...
2021.0330.PR0010 2016-06-01 - SEPA (Appendix I) from 2016 Sewer Facilities PlanCity of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 1 CITY OF YELM CITY USE ONLY FEE: $150.00 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DATE REC'D BY: FILE NO. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if any: Sewer Facilities Plan 2. Name of applicant: City of Yelm 3. Address, phone number and email address of applicant and of any other contact person: Ryan Johnstone, P.E. Public Works Director 901 Rhoton Road Yelm, WA 98597 Phone: 360-458-8499 Fax: 360-458-8417 Email: ryanj@ci.yelm.wa.us 4. Date checklist prepared: April 19, 2016 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): A specific objective of this Plan is to deliver construction and operation of an upgraded water reclamation facility in a phased and cost effective manner during the 2018-2030 time period. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Yes, the projects will be delivered in phases during the 2018-2030 time period. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Environmental Checklist and Determination of Nonsignificance for the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan Update as amended by Resolution number 14034 and Ordinance number 14035, November 2007. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 2 Project specific environmental analyses will be prepared, if necessary, for the proposed projects identified in the Plan. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. No. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. The Washington State Departments of Ecology and Health must review and approve the Sewer Facilities Plan. Thurston County will review the Plan for consistency with the City of Yelm Comprehensive Plan and Joint Plan with Thurston County (2009). The Yelm City Council must approve and adopt the Plan before the final approval of the Plan by Ecology and Health. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. As documented in the approved 2013 City of Yelm General Sewer Plan (Yelm GSP), the City of Yelm (City) will review critical upgrade requirements for their existing Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). This Sewer Facilities Plan (Plan) describes the development and evaluation of alternatives for liquid and solid waste stream treatment upgrades at the City’s WRF. This Plan has been prepared in accordance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 173-240. Completing the projects recommended in this Plan will allow the City to provide continued reliable reclaimed water production, wastewater treatment, and waste solids handling to the City of Yelm while protecting and preserving the surrounding environment. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. You need not duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The City of Yelm is located about 17 miles southeast of Olympia, Washington near the eastern boundary of Thurston County. The existing WRF is located in the northeast portion of the city, on Industrial zoned land, reached by an access road off of Northern Pacific Rd SE. The exact address of the site is 931 N P Rd NW, Yelm, WA 98597. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The steepest slope on the site is approximately 27%. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 3 c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. The soils of Thurston County have been mapped and classified into 133 soil units by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soils Conservation Service (SCS). The majority of soils in the City of Yelm area are classified as either (1) Spanaway gravelly sandy or stony loam or (2) Everett very gravelly sandy loam. The characteristics of the soils have been grouped by the SCS as undulating and rolling, coarse and moderately coarse textured soils underlain by loose glacial outwash materials. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no known unstable soils in the vicinity of the proposed projects identified in the Plan. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Excavation, back filling, and/or grading activity could occur in association with proposed projects. In general, the amounts of grading and filling that would be required will be relatively modest. More specific information regarding quantities of filling and grading will be determined during project-level design. Where native materials are unsuitable for backfill, suitable materials will be imported from nearby sources. The proposed projects will comply with the applicable local, state, and federal regulations and permits required for grading and filling activities. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Sedimentation impacts will occur during construction; erosion control will be required and shown on construction plans and specifications. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction such as asphalt or buildings? Proposed projects will create minimal increases in impervious surfacing. Impervious surfaces will be approximately 23% of the site. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Construction of proposed projects will employ Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce or control potential project-specific erosion. BMPs could include temporary erosion and control measures, surface water pollution prevention plans, and spill prevention control and countermeasures plans. Other examples of typical BMPs include installing filter fabric fences or hay bales, covering exposed soils, using temporary soil covers such as mulch, diverting stormwater with temporary berms, and using settling ponds or grass-lined swales to prevent sediment from City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 4 moving into receiving waters and storm drains. Site-specific erosion and sedimentation control provisions will be listed on construction plans and specifications. These projects will comply with the applicable erosion control provisions of the local and state jurisdictions. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile exhaust, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Air emissions could result from these projects during construction. New facilities to be constructed under the proposal generally will not produce new/additional air emissions during operation. Temporary, localized emissions of fugitive dust and vehicle emissions could occur during construction of individual projects; however, these emissions are not anticipated to result in any significant impact on the overall ambient air quality in Yelm. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Projects will include construction mitigation measures in order to reduce construction emissions and will comply with the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) regulations to minimize fugitive particulate matter. Site-specific measures to reduce construction emissions could potentially include spraying areas of exposed soil with water for dust control, regular street cleaning, and reducing exhaust emissions by minimizing vehicle and equipment idling. Construction activities will comply with ORCAA's requirements for reasonable precautions to minimize fugitive dust. Construction equipment also could include emission-control devices on gasoline and diesel engines to reduce carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate emissions. 3. Water a. Surface Water 1) Is there any surface water body or wetland on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? If yes, describe type and provide names. State what stream or river it flows into? No. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Not applicable. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 5 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. Not applicable. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the site plan. No. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No waste materials will be directly discharged to surface waters. b. Groundwater: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Dewatering may be required for construction of WRF upgrades. Prior to completing these projects, additional environmental investigation, including hydraulic modeling, would be completed to determine impacts. 2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity, protection, recharge areas, etc. Proposed projects will not impact the underlying aquifer. 3) Describe waste material that will be discharged into or onto the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (such as domestic sewage; industrial byproducts; agricultural chemicals). Proposed projects will not directly discharge waste materials from animals, humans, or its operational activities to groundwater. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Construction activities could temporarily increase runoff, and associated erosion and sedimentation could affect water quality in the short term. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No untreated waste materials will enter ground or surface waters as a result of properly operated sewer conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 6 Construction activities could temporarily discharge materials, which will be controlled with site-specific BMPs and other mitigation measures. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Construction activities will include measures to reduce potential surface water, groundwater, and runoff impacts, such as BMPs and other temporary erosion controls. Yelm will prepare required plans for stormwater pollution control and spill prevention. All proposed projects will be designed, constructed, and operated to meet applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements to protect water resources. All Yelm projects will obtain the necessary permits and approvals concerning surface water, groundwater, and storm water runoff. Proposed projects will comply with applicable local storm water and drainage codes of the appropriate permitting jurisdictions. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other X shrubs X grasses pasture crops or grains wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other X other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Vegetation could be affected in association with proposed projects. Proposed projects would occur in the immediate vicinity of the WRF, and the amounts of vegetation to be removed or altered likely would be relatively small and localized. Vegetation on or adjacent to projects site, where present, could be disturbed by construction activities. If areas of vegetation are removed or altered, vegetation will be restored following construction. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. As part of the Thurston Highlands EIS effort, a comprehensive query of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) website was conducted for documentation of any Listed or Proposed Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat, Candidate Species and Species of Concern occurring within a 1.5-mile radius of the project area. In addition, a thorough search was conducted of the National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Regional Office, Office of Protected Resources web pages. Both of these websites were accessed October 4, 2006. No Federally-listed species or critical habitat records were found for the Thurston Highlands property. The prevalence of low-diversity, replanted, mostly young Douglas fir forest does not afford preferred habitat conditions for listed species that could potentially occur, City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 7 such as Northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis). Furthermore, the absence of prairie habitat conditions within Thurston Highlands eliminates the potential for listed plant and animal species associated with this habitat type to occur. The only potential Federally-listed species that might occur within Thurston Highlands is an aquatic plant, water howellia (Howellia aquatilis), that could occur within the sphagnum bog habitat associated with the Wetland A complex. The Draft Biological Assessment prepared for the SR 510/Yelm Loop Highway Corridor (WSDOT, May 2007) investigated the presence of threatened and endangered species within the same general project area as the Yelm sewer system service area. Within the project area, it was determined that listed fish species included Puget Sound Chinook salmon and bull trout. Designated critical habitat for the Puget Sound Chinook salmon evolutionarily significant unit (ESU) occurs in portions of the mainstem Nisqually River and the lowest reaches of Yelm Creek (river mile [RM] 0.0 to 0.7). The closest designated critical habitat for the Coastal- Puget Sound bull trout distinct population segment (DPS) is in the Nisqually River. Puget Sound steelhead, proposed for listing as a threatened species, may also occur in the project vicinity. There are no known listed plant species identified in the project; however, a federal species of concern (Aster curtus, white-top aster) may occur in the project vicinity. Bald eagles were the single wildlife species addressed in this BA. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Projects will be designed to minimize potential impacts on vegetation. Where necessary to remove or alter areas of vegetation, vegetation will be restored following construction. Areas will be restored, where possible, with plantings of native species and other appropriate vegetation. Where appropriate, Yelm will prepare a landscaping plan for individual projects, consistent with Yelm development guidelines. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, ducks, eagle, songbirds, other: Passerine species, raptors, woodpecker, jays, crows mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Cougar fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other: b. List any priority, threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Puget Sound Chinook salmon and bull trout are known to be nearby. However, there are none located at the project site and none will be impacted. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 8 d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None, no impacts anticipated. 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, gasoline, heating oil, wood, solar etc.) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc. The programs and proposed projects described in the Plan will not require any major increase in regional long-term energy use. The Plan includes the construction of sewer facilities which will require pumping and power. The existing electrical infrastructure within the vicinity of the existing sewer facilities is adequate to handle future loads. Construction of proposed projects will require energy for construction equipment and vehicles, which would temporarily use electricity and gasoline/diesel fuel. Energy use during construction would be short term and would have a negligible impact on regional energy supplies. Necessary equipment will consist of standard construction equipment. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The Plan does not involve building large, new structures or planting vegetation that would block access to the sun for adjacent properties. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: Construction activities and operation of Yelm facilities will include measures to conserve energy, such as selection of energy-efficient equipment and implementation of energy-efficient operational practices, where applicable. 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spills, of hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Emergency services could be required to clean up spills or respond to worker injuries during construction and, possibly, during the operation and maintenance of completed facilities. However, operation of future infrastructure anticipated under the Plan likely would not require special emergency services. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 9 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Site-specific hazardous material and spill control plans have been developed to provide a response plan in the event of a hazardous chemical spill at the existing WRF. A Construction Contingency Plan and a Health and Safety Plan will be required of the contractor before work commences. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? Projects planned for implementation as part of the Plan will take place within the immediate vicinity of the WRF. The existing noise sources at this location would not affect projects identified the Plan. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Construction of proposed projects could result in localized construction noise, which would be a short-term impact and would be reduced with project-specific mitigation measures. The design and operation of new facilities would comply with any applicable local noise ordinances. Potential construction noise would be most noticeable at residences, institutions, and park/public open spaces near construction activities. Short-term noise from construction equipment would be limited to the allowable maximum noise levels established by City code, or the applicable noise codes of other local jurisdictions where projects are located. After completion of the proposed projects, occasional noise from equipment and vehicles used for on-going routine maintenance and repair may occur. Such noise would be limited to daytime hours, except for noise associated with responses to certain unanticipated emergencies and the operation of the standby generator at the existing WRF site. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Construction of projects will include reasonable mitigation measures, as appropriate, to reduce potential site-specific construction noise impacts. Reasonable construction mitigation could include restrictions on nighttime construction activities, mufflers and enclosures for equipment, turning off idling equipment, and locating equipment farther away from receptors. All construction work will be performed in compliance with the applicable local noise ordinances. Prior to the start of construction, Yelm will coordinate construction activities with affected businesses, institutions, and residences that may be sensitive to construction-related noise, dust, or traffic. Construction work will be conducted during normal business hours and all future facilities will be located, designed, and operated within applicable local noise ordinance standards. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 10 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Based on analysis of the City zoning designations within the current city limits, the City’s WRF currently exists on industrial land surrounded by primarily residentially zoned land with some commercially zoned land to the south of the WRF. b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so, describe. Some properties in the vicinity of the wastewater service area, specifically the southwest portion of the City UGA, have been managed for commercial forestry in the past. However, the land where the WRF is located has not been used in this capacity. c. Describe any structures on the site. The WRF includes treatment basins and single-story structures housing treatment equipment or for the support of operations staff. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No. e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation of the site of the existing WRF is “Industrial”. f. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Zoning around the existing WRF is “Industrial”. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not applicable. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a "natural resource", "critical" or "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. The entire City is located in a critical aquifer recharge area. Although the City of Yelm has designated environmentally sensitive areas, projects identified in the Plan will be sited outside of these areas. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? No people will reside in the upgraded WRF. Up to 6 people will be working there. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 11 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not applicable. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Prior to construction of any future projects, Yelm will apply for and obtain the applicable land use permits and approvals. Design, construction, and operation of the upgraded WRF will follow local zoning and development standards for mitigating potential impacts on adjacent land uses. Future individual permits would include site-specific conditions or mitigation measures to meet the requirements of the applicable land use, zoning, and shoreline codes and policies. The City has prepared and adopted Yelm's Comprehensive Plan, which was last updated in 2007. The Comprehensive Plan contains policies on utilities and identifies areas for future growth, which have been sources of direction for the Yelm’s sewer planning. The Plan is consistent with the goals and the policies of the Utilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Any population growth facilitated by implementation of the Plan generally would occur in areas identified for future development in Yelm’s Comprehensive Plan and in the comprehensive plans of other local jurisdictions. The Plan is consistent with the requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA) and local and regional land use plans. The City has also updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2009 to adopt population projections consistent with the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not Applicable. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 12 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? The exact heights of proposed structures are unknown. However, no proposed structures will be higher than the height of the tallest existing structure at the project site, which stands at approximately 30’ above grade. Similarly, the principal exterior building material proposed is unknown, but will resemble materials on existing structures at the project site. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Not applicable. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Implementation of the Plan would not introduce major new sources of light or glare. Construction activities could be short-term sources of light and glare; however, because most construction activities would be limited by the local noise ordinances to avoid nighttime hours, most construction would occur during daytime hours. The lighting requirements for future individual projects would be determined during the design phase to comply with current lighting standards and local codes. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Future Yelm projects under the Plan would not be affected by other existing off-site sources of light or glare. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Not applicable. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? None. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 13 b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation opportunities: Not applicable. 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. Because the planning area is located within an area used by Native American Tribes in the past, there is a possibility of discovering cultural materials. Infrastructure construction is generally related to previously developed areas and for facilities upgrades at the existing WRF, discovering new historical or cultural artifacts would not be expected. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Communications with staff representatives of the Nisqually Indian Tribe during the preparation of the permitting documents for the Thurston Highlands MPC did not indicate significant likelihood of former Native American use of the site or vicinity. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: If it is determined that there is a potential for cultural, historic, or archaeological sites to be encountered during construction, a plan will be included in construction contract documents. This plan would require that if any cultural, archaeological, or historic resources were encountered during excavation, Yelm would immediately consult with the state and local historic preservation offices and with affected Tribes regarding site-specific mitigation measures. Work in that immediate area would be suspended, and the find would be examined and documented by a professional archaeologist or historian. Decisions regarding appropriate mitigation measures and further action would be made before construction in the area of discovery was allowed to resume. 14. Transportation a. Identify sidewalks, trails, public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The existing WRF is reached solely by an access road off of Northern Pacific Rd SE. There are no other sidewalks, trail, public streets, or highways serving the site. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 14 b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist for transit service? The WRF is accessed almost exclusively by a relatively small number of operations and maintenance staff and is not accessible to the public, making public transit unnecessary. Therefore, the site is not currently served by public transit and no plans exist to add service. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? The project does not plan to add or eliminate any parking spaces. d. Will the proposal require any new sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, or improvements to existing sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Operation of WRF upgrades would not generate additional vehicular trips as compared to existing facility operation. Construction activities would temporarily generate vehicle trips for workers and hauling materials. The number of construction vehicles is anticipated to be relatively small compared to traffic on local roadways. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Construction of proposed projects will include measures to reduce short-term impacts on affected roadways and other transportation facilities. Access to residences and businesses from local roadways will be maintained during the construction periods. Vehicular travel along local roadways also will be maintained to allow passage of emergency service vehicles. Traffic control plans for individual projects will ensure continued circulation and access during construction. Plans potentially could include provisions to address worker parking, such as requirements that workers carpool to the job site or that the contractor provide worker shuttles from off-site parking locations. Construction activities will be coordinated with affected landowners, local businesses, emergency service providers, transit services, other local jurisdictions, and the local jurisdictions. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 15 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe: No. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Not applicable. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Infrastructure improvements will not require any additional utility service. C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the City of Yelm is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Submitted: City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 16 SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (Do not use this sheet for project actions.) When answering these questions, be aware of the extent of the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? It will not. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Not applicable. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? It will not. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Not applicable. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? It will not have a significant impact. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: Not applicable. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect critical or environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection, such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or natural resource areas? It will not. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Not applicable. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? It will have no impact. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 17 Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Not applicable. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? It will not. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Not applicable. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. It will not conflict.