Loading...
106 Yelm Avenue W Earsly Pre-Submission Notes March 6, 2019 Matt & Sadie Earsley propose to convert an existing office/retail building to a rental car establishment. The property is located at 106 Yelm Avenue West, (parcel 85800100100). Items of Concern Stormwater: Yelm Development guidelines states: Parking lot surfacing materials shall satisfy the requirement for a permanent all weather surface. Asphalt concrete pavement and cement concrete pavement satisfy this requirement and are approved materials. Gravel surfaces are not acceptable or approved surface material types. Other types of surfacing materials will be considered subject to the approval of the Public Works Director prior to construction. All parking areas shall meet the most current Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. Central Business District has specific design guidelines for building color. Chain link fencing is not allowed when visible from the public right of way. Process The approval process from initial concept to final occupancy consists of three steps: land use review, civil plan review, and building life/safety review. Land Use Service oriented establishments are allowed in the Central Business District zone. Previous uses on this site have been office and retail. A ministerial land use permit (Site Plan Review) is required. Review typically takes between 2 -4 weeks to receive approval. The decision may be appealed to the City's Hearing Examiner. Civil Plan Review Civil plans are required for the construction of driveways, parking areas, stormwater treatment and public infrastructure. Civil plans must be prepared by an engineer licensed in the State of Washington. Building Life/Safety Yelm has adopted the International Building Codes and reviews building plans for life/safety and consistency per these codes, as adopted by Washington State. Electrical permits and inspections are through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Consistency with Development Standards Potable Water The building is connected to City water service. It is not anticipated that the proposed use would require additional water connections. A reduced pressure back flow prevention device (RPBA) is required at the meter and double check valve assembly on irrigation meters. Waste Water The building is connected to City sewer service. It is not anticipated that the proposed use would require additional sewer connections. Storm Water Stormwater must be collected, treated, and infiltrated on the project site. The engineer preparing the civil plans will determine the required level of treatment and will prepare a storm water plan to the City for review as part of the civil plan review process. The City has adopted the most recent version of the Washington State Department of Ecology Storm Water Manual. Environmental Maps indicate the property contains soils moderately suitable as habitat for the Mazama Pocket Gopher, a protected species listed on the Washington Priority Species and Habitat List as well as the Federal Threatened Species List. Compliance with Yelm’s requirements under the Critical Areas Code does not ensure compliance with the provisions of the Endangered Species Act, and a federal permit may be required if pocket gophers are found on the property. This permit would be issued through the US Fish and Wildlife Service (360.753.5823). Transportation Yelm Avenue West is considered an Urban Arterial which includes a two-way turn lane, an 11’ travel lane, a 5’ bike lane, an 8’ planter strip and 6’ sidewalk. Railroad Street is considered a Local Access Commercial street, which includes an 11’ travel lane, a 7’ parking lane, a 6’ planter strip and a 5’ sidewalk. These improvements are required along both parcel frontages. A deferral may be requested as part of the SPR application. Additional right of way dedication may be required for Yelm Avenue. Site Design The Unified Development Code includes standards for parking lot design and landscaping, requires adequately sized service areas. Features required include screening of outdoor storage and service areas, landscaping including an internal perimeter landscape, and landscape requirements for above ground stormwater facilities. Yelm Avenue between Solberg and 4th (the CBD) is considered a pedestrian oriented street. This requires that development provide a paved pedestrian walkway from the street corner to the building entrance, pedestrian oriented space adjacent to sidewalk, and that building shell colors shall be earth tones such as taupe, brown, gray, cream, white, natural wood or brick. Bright accent colors should not cover more than 10% of any building façade. The existing building provides these required amenities. C All buildings and site improvements must meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Fees & Charges Land Use Review Ministerial Site Plan Review $250 Civil Plan Review City Staff Review $250 Consultant Review Actual Cost Building Permit Review Traffic Impact Fee (per new Peak PM Trip) $1,497 Fire Impact Fee (per square foot of new building) 0.36 These notes are based solely on the site plan and description submitted February 6, 2019. They are meant to map out the process for approval and to point out any potential conflicts with City standards and are NOT meant to fully review the proposed project with all regulations.