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1109 Yelm AvePre-Submission Notes December 2, 2020 Tony Thurber representing ACI Real Estate proposes to subdivide land within a commercial complex to create a standalone parcel for the Safeway fuel station. The site is located at 1109 Yelm Avenue East, and identified by Thurston County Tax Parcel Number 85810000100. The parcel is approximately 7.35 acres and is zoned Commercial (C-1). 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 As the proposal, as submitted, is an allowed use in the Commercial C-1 zoning district, the short subdivision is approved through the administrative site plan review process. The administrative site plan review process allows notification of the application to surrounding property owners, but does not trigger a public hearing. A complete application will be routed to the City Public Works Department, Thurston County, and other state agencies (including the Department of Transportation) for comment. After the review process, City staff will begin to craft the approval. A typical approval includes conditions designed to ensure the proposal is consistent with the development standards of the City. The project can only be denied if it will have significant environmental impacts or is inconsistent with City, County, or State development regulations. The administrative site plan review process typically takes between 8 to 12 weeks. The decision may be appealed to the City's Hearing Examiner. Final subdivision is approved by council when all conditions of approval have been met. You may apply for preliminary and final short subdivision at the same time. Civil Plan Review Civil plans are required for the construction of driveways, parking areas, stormwater treatment and public infrastructure. Civil plans must be provided to show compliance with the most current Stormwater Management Manual for Western 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 Environmental The project is exempt from SEPA environmental review. Transportation Ingress and egress at the site is established and shared by all uses on the site. There have been several amendments to covenants, restrictions, and easements over the years. Updated CCR, access agreements, and stormwater maintenance agreements shall be provided. Frontage improvements are complete. Parking The requirements for off-street parking and their design shall be regarded as the minimum; however, the owner, developer, or operator of the premises for which the parking facilities are intended shall be responsible for providing adequate amounts and arrangement of space for the particular premises even though such space is in excess of the minimum set forth. Standard parking stalls are 9’x 20’. While retail establishments require 1 stall for every 250 square feet, this is a unique situation, and other parking concepts should be considered such as one space per employee based on the greatest number of employees on a single shift, plus one square foot of parking per square foot of display or retail area, plus one space for each vehicle owned, leased or operated by the company. Site Design The Unified Development Code includes standards for parking lot design and landscaping, requires adequately sized service areas for pedestrian access between buildings, corner enhancements, and mailbox clusters on site. Building setbacks are 15 feet from the front, 10 feet from side, and 20 from the rear. The maximum building height is forty (40) feet. Perimeter site landscaping consists of a standard eight-foot planter strip with a combination of deciduous and evergreen trees, and shrubs. Parking lot landscape includes planter islands and equal at least 24 square feet for each parking stall proposed. Any above ground stormwater facilities shall incorporate onsite landscaping. Service areas and outdoor storage shall be located away from neighboring properties and located behind the building. No refuse container shall be permitted between a street and the front of a building. The refuse area must be large enough to accommodate a dumpster and recycle bin. Refuse areas must be screened with an enclosure of a material and design compatible with the overall architectural theme and landscaped consistent with the required perimeter landscaping. Outdoor storage shall be maintained in an orderly manner consistent with good housekeeping practices and shall be effectively fenced and screened from all residential areas and public rights of way. Mailboxes shall be cluster box units and located on site. Existing building, landscaping and pedestrian access meet requirements. Potable Water The property is located in the City of Yelm’s water service area, and is currently connected to City water service. Water connections are based on a consumption rate of 875 cubic feet a month. Any additional uses on site would require additional water connections. All commercial buildings and irrigation systems are required to provide for cross-connection control through the provisions of a back flow prevention device (reduced pressure backflow assembly) installed on the water services. A list of approved devices can be found at Chapter 246-290-490 WAC. The backflow device is required to be installed after the meter and tested by a certified backflow tester. Waste Water The property is located in the City of Yelm’s STEP sewer system service area, and is connected to the City of Yelm’s STEP sewer system. Sewer connections are based on the water consumption at the rate explained above. Food preparation requires a grease interceptor to be installed. There are options for grease interceptor size and location, based on the size of the use. The grease interceptor must be designed by a licensed engineer and reviewed by the City. If additional water connections are required, additional sewer connections will also be required. Storm Water Stormwater must be collected, treated, and infiltrated on the project site. No additional impervious surfaces are proposed. The land is subject to a stormwater maintenance agreement. Building The building use will be reviewed for life/ safety, seismic design, accessibility and energy code requirements for its particular use. Fees & Charges Land Use Review Short Subdivision $750 Final Subdivision $125 + Consultant costs Civil Plan Application Civil Plan Application $250 City Staff Review $54 per Hour Consultant Review Actual Cost Building Permit Review Building Permit Based on Valuation Sewer SDC $6,394 Water SDC $6,725 Fire Impact Fee (per new square foot) 0.36 Traffic Facilities Charge (per new pm peak hr trip) $1,497  These notes are based solely on the site plan and description submitted November, 2020. 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 proposal.