20200708 Ltr (PreApp Req) 2200444.10Civil Engineers
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TACOMA
2215 North 30th Street
Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98403-3350
253.383.2422 TEL
www.ahbl.com
July 8, 2020
City of Yelm Community Development
106 2nd Street SE
Yelm, WA 98597
Project: Park Place Plat, AHBL No. 2200444.10
Subject: Request for Pre-Application Meeting
Dear City of Yelm Staff:
Please find enclosed our application for a Pre-Application Meeting for a new development at
9131 Mountainview Road in Yelm, Parcel 21713340100. The site is zoned R6. The following
is attached for your review:
Pre-Application Meeting Cover Letter
Conceptual Site Plan
QUESTIONS FOR STAFF
Planning
1. Please confirm the proposed 20-lot configuration meets density and dimensional
requirements for the R6 zone.
2. Please confirm the Buckhorn Estates latecomer agreements for sewer and water have
expired.
3. Please discuss the attached Notice to Title. How does this affect the site?
4. Please describe the process and applications required for land use approval.
5. Please confirm setback requirements.
6. Please describe landscape requirements and buffer requirements, if any.
7. Please describe any critical areas at or near the site.
8. Please describe what technical studies (geotechnical, traffic, etc.) will be required for
preliminary plat review.
9. Please discuss all applications required for land division and land use approval.
Development Engineering
10. Please discuss stormwater requirements for the site. Are there any special
requirements or basin plans for stormwater in this area?
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11. Will the City allow infiltration facilities under the proposed roadway?
12. Please discuss connection points for sewer and water.
13. Please discuss the current status of the pilot water program and submittal to Department
of Ecology.
14. Will any frontage improvements or right-of-way dedications be required?
15. Will any offsite improvements be required beyond the site?
16. The project proposes a hammerhead turnaround. Does this meet the City’s
requirements for fire turnaround?
17. We are proposing a 40-foot wide access to Lots 10 and 11. Is this acceptable?
18. Please describe what applications will be required and the approximate fees associated
with the applications.
19. What are your current review times?
Thank you for your thorough review of the information we have provided. We look forward
to meeting with you to discuss the project. If you have any questions, please call me at
(253) 383-2422.
Sincerely,
J. Matthew Weber, PE
Principal
MW/lsk
Enclosures
c: Dave Soleim, Capstone Homes
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