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906 Yelm Ave E Notes planningPre-Submission Notes April 21, 2021 Christine Lee proposes to expand an existing unit in the Nisqually Plaza to add additional square footage to the front of the building, rearrange interior walls between adjoining units, construct new emergency access from the rear of the building, and remove an existing loading dock. The property is zoned Commercial (C-1). Retail is an allowed use in the C-1 zone. 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 project is an expansion of commercial space 25% or less of the building footprint, a ministerial site plan is required. The ministerial review is an administrative review and does not require notification of the application to surrounding property owners, nor does it require a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner. A complete application will be routed to the City Public Works Department for comment. Building elevations, site utility screens and refuse enclosure details showing compliance with City of Yelm Design Guidelines shall be submitted with the site plan review application. City staff reviews the application, and provides an approval with conditions to bring the site into consistency with the development regulations of the Unified Development Code. The ministerial site plan review process typically takes between 4 to 6 weeks. 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. Please define how the loading dock will be abandoned. 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. A first review of structural plans typically takes 2 to 3 weeks. Additional reviews may be needed depending on the quality of the initial plan sets. Consistency with Development Standards Environmental This project as proposed is exempt from SEPA pursuant to WAC 197.11.800(2)(F). Transportation The project as proposed does not require any further transportation improvements. Parking The project as proposed does not require any additional parking. The site must provide appropriate Fire Department vehicle access. Access lane widths are determined by building size and height. This includes driveway radius and internally. Site Design The Unified Development Code includes standards for parking lot design, landscaping, and 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. Refuse areas are to be enclosed and landscaped. Illumination requirements are found at Section 18.59.050 YMC and include standards for walkway and parking lot lighting. Pedestrian circulation is required to provide connection to public sidewalks, within the development, and to adjoining properties. All new development is subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The addition to the front of the building removes pedestrian access leaving perceived pedestrian pathway that does not meet ADA standards. The minimum required pedestrian pathway width is 36 inches. A possible way to achieve this standard would be to provide a designated pathway. In addition to the pedestrian pathway, all faded pedestrian crosswalks along the building frontage must be repainted, as well as fire lane markings. Curbing or other safety measures shall be provided to protect pedestrians from traffic parallel to the walk way. Potable Water The property is connected to the City of Yelm’s water service. It is anticipated that the addition to the building and the Harbor Freight tenant will not increase water usage. 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. Fire hydrants, with hydrant locks are required based on the International Fire Code. Specific details will be reviewed at both land use application, and during civil plan review. Waste Water The property is located in served by the City of Yelm’s STEP sewer system. Storm Water As the project is not proposing additional impervious surfaces, additional stormwater facilities will not be required. The City has adopted the most recent version (2019) of the Washington State Department of Ecology Storm Water Manual. (SWMMWW). Building All buildings and site improvements must meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Building plans must include details that clearly outline the changes proposed to the building and the materials used to construct the elements changed. If you intend to remove the exterior door to the riser room and replace it with an access door on the interior of the building NFPA 20 requires: If a fire pump room is not directly accessible from the outside it shall be accessible through a fire-resistant rated corridor from an enclosed stairway or exterior exit. According to NFPA 13, the Fire Department Connection should be located on the street side of a facility.  Fees & Charges Land Use Review Ministerial Site Plan Review $250 Civil Plan Review Civil Plan Application $250 City Staff Review $54 per Hour Consultant Review Actual Cost Building Permit Review Building Permit Based on Valuation Fire Impact Fee (per new square foot) 0.36  These notes are based solely on the site plan and description submitted in April, 2021. 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.