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A. BackgroundA. Background I. Nailie ofproposed project, ifapplicable: Earsley Investments 11, LLC 2. Nance of Applicant: Matt and Sadie Earsley 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Matt Earsley 103 lst Street North Yelm, WA 98597 Office. 360-458-3814/Cell 360-480-4659 4. Date checklist prepared: 9-8-22 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): This project will be completed in one phase with an estimated starting date when approval has been received and completed within 9 months. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? None at this time. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None known at this time. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. None known at this time. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for you proposal, if known. None at this time Building permits and Site Plan Approval I I . Give brief. complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There arc several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. Your do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) This project will develop 0.3 acres of undeveloped land with one 3,150 square foot structure, parking area and landscaping_ 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 reasonable available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. This site is located on the corner of Railroad Street and Velm Avenue and the address, section, township, range and parcel number is as follow: 108 Velm Ave. W. Velm, WA 98597 Section 19, Township 17N, Range 2E, W.M. Parcel Number: 85800100200 Abrev. Legal: Section 19 Township Range ME Plat Velm Addition SLK 1 LT 2 Document 0081022 B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth a. General description of the site: This site is flat and is 13,060 square feet of area. 1t has very little vegetation and is mostly a parking area. (circle one): )Flat, rolling, hilly steep slopes , mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? There are no steep slopes on the property it is flat with maybe an '/Z percent slope from one side to the other, 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 agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. The Soils Conservation Service has mapped one type of soil on the site. It is as follows: Spanaway gravelly sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. The Spanaway gravelly sandy loam, is listed as a Ilydrologic Soils Group A soil which has a high infiltration rate when thoroughly wet and represents over 100'%, of the project site. d. Are there any surface indications of history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so describe. None. c. Describe the purpose, type, total arca, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. indicate source of fill. Grading activities proposed would be related to stormwater, building construction and parking area. Approximately 500 cu yards of soil will be removed from the project site, and there should not be any fill required for this project. Crushed surfacing and asphalt will be required for the parking area. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Due to this lot being very flat there should not be any erosion coming from the project site. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surface after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 76% of the site will be covered with impervious surface. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. A drainage and erosion control plan will be prepared and implemented in accordance with the Dept. of Ecology Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual (DDECM 2019). 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Dust and engine emission for construction equipment during grading and building activities: following completion an increase in automobile emissions from regular traffic. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? Ifso generally describe. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Implement dust control measures for construction during dry periods. Retention of mature trees ivhere possible. 3. Water a. Surface Water 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetland)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. No, there are no surface water bodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the project site. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described water. If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No. 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. None. 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 flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan. No. b) 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. b. Ground Water (1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general descrip€ion, purpose, and approximately quantities if known. Stormwater runoff shall be directed towards stormwater facilitates. (2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals: agricultural; etc.) Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to sere. There will be no waste material generated from this site. City of Yelm STEP collection system that is maintained by the City will take care of the sewer waste. 4. Water Runoff (including stormwater) (i ) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) 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. The stormwater improvements will treat and infiltrate all runoff on the project site. For waste materials to enter ground water, they must pass through pre-treatment mechanisms (i.e., amended soils, grass filter strips, etc.) prior to the infiltration on the project site. (2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? if so, generally describe. There is no surface water near the project site and there will be no waste materials associated with the project. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water impacts, if any: All stormwater runoff facilities will be designed in accordance with the most current Dept of Ecology's Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual. 4, Plants a, Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: Deciduous tree: aider, maple, aspen, other Evergreen tree: lir, cedar, pine, other Shrubs X Grass _Pasture _ Crop or grain _ Wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other Water plants: water lily, celgrass, milfoil. other Other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Presently the existing site is undeveloped with little scotch broom and grass at this time. C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known at this time. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation of the site, if any: Proposed landscaping requirements from Chapter 18.55,040 of Yelm Municipal Code will be followed. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Mammals deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: rodents Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None seen or known at this time. C. [s the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Notre proposed. f. fist any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. None seen or known 6. EneWand Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas. oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed proiect's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, mnufacturing, etc. All forms of energy may he used e.g., electric, LP gas, solar, etc. for commercial consumption (heating, ligh(ing, etc.) on the project site. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. 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: New construction will be required to meet local building and energy codes. 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of Fre and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. There is an existing septic tank on the site that will have to be abandoned and removed. 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and the vicinity. There are no gas transmission lines on site, but British Petroleum has a transmission pipe line on the southeast side just off of the project site. 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. There will not be any hazardous materials used or stored on site and any time during construction or in the operation of the business. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. General increase in fire, medical and emergency services in proportion to the proposed commercial development. Fire impact fees will be paid upon building permit issuance. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: The commercial development will be in compliance with all local codes. The development will follow Chapter 18.51 Environmental Performance Standards of the Yelm Municipal Code. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Vehicular traffic on SR 510 and Railroad Street. 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. Noise from equipment and power tools during site construction and erection of new commercial structures. After completion, a general increase in vehicular noise from traffic on the existing streets. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Noisy construction activities will be limited to business hours. Retention of existing trees where possible; new landscaping for proposed commercial development. Noise levels will follow the guidelines of Chapter 18.51.020 of the Yelm Municipal Code. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. Current use of the site is undeveloped property. Adjacent land use to the southeast is the Northern Pacific Railway line, a residential home on the northeast and streets on the other two sides. This proposal will not affect adjacent properties or land use. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. I -low inuch agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or non forest use? Not Applicable. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land non -nal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: No c. Describe any structures on the site. Presently there are no structures on the project site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? CBD Commercial Business District f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Commercial service development. 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 an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. The project site is in a wellhead protection area but not in an area of groundwater concern. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Approximately 10 people will be worsting when the project is completed. J. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any? Not applicable. I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, ifany: Project is consistent with adjacent land uses which is commercial. Proposed land use is consistent with The City of Velm Comprehensive Phan and Zoning. na. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance. if any: Not Applicable. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high-, middle-, or low-income housing. There will be no housing on the project site. 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: There will be no measure to reduce or control housing impacts associated with this project. 14. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Commercial structures will be about 12 feet to 15 feet in height. Siding materials will comply with Chapter 18.61 Building Design of the Velm Municipal Code. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? No off-site views would be obstructed. C, Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Commercial structures will be aesthetically compatible with surrounding laud use. Use of landscaping on project site that will coordinate with an urban setting. Aesthetic requirements must follow the Yelm Municipal Codes of the CRD zoning District, and Chapter 18.59 site planning. 11. Light and Clarc a. 1Vhat type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Project will create little or no glare from commercial structures. Increase ambient light levels may occur at night due to exterior lighting. b, Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Light and glare would not present a safety issue. Overall increase in lighting on the site will not change its character from developed condition. C. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Use of exterior building materials and colors that generate less reflective light. Landscaping around perimeter of the project site will also reduce light and glare. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Yelm High School is less than a quarter mile away along with various parks and recreational center within the City Limits of Yelm. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None 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. The Northern Pacific Railway is adjacent to the site and is presently part of the Thurston County Paths and Trials program. b. Generally, describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None known or identified. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: No measures proposed. 14. Trans ortation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Access to the proposed project sites will be from Railroad Street, which is a neighborhood collector. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes, public transit is on Yelm Avenue and there is a bus stop less than 200 -feet from the project site. C. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non -project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? No parking will be eliminated. The project will add an approximately 10 to 12 parking spaces. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No street or roads will be required to constructed for this project. Street frontage improvements are required for the project. C. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and non -passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models Wcre used to make these estimates`? It is estimated that there will be approximately 12 trips per day during the peak hour traffic from 4:00 to 6.00 PM. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None proposed. 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. Project will generate a minimal increased need for tire, medical/emergency and police, services within the community. Increase in need will be proportionate to the proposed volume of commercial development. A fire impact fee will be due at time of building permit issuance. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. No specific measures proposed. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, on-site 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. Electrical service will be provided by the Puget Sound Energy. The local Refuse/Solid Waste provider is Lemay ora subsidiary. Sewer and water will be provided by the City of Yelm. Telephone and cable is provided by local communication services or other local providers. Construction activities required to provide services to the site include trenching, grading, building construction and driveway and parking resurfacing where required. All utility services will be buried through the proposed project site. C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Date Submitted: 1 1 -IA Signature: Signature: