2306-First St SE (Quinby) Narrative
1111 Kresky Ave, Suite 100
Centralia, WA 98531
(360)807-4420
06/15/2023
To: City of Yelm Community Development
Re: Tim’s Pharmacy
Project: Pharmacy Drive Thru
Parcel #s: 64400501000, 64400500800, 64400500200, & 64400500100
City of Yelm Staff,
Please accept this narrative and attached plans for submittal. The following narrative is intended
to provide an overall direction of the development and help address any issues that might arise
over the course of the project.
Existing Conditions
This site is 0.87 acres zoned as Central Business District (CBD). There are currently buildings on
parcels ‘1000 (pharmacy), ‘0200, and part of ‘0100 (café). The site is flat with paved parking
areas. Soils onsite are Spanaway Gravelly Sandy Loam per the USDA Web Soil Survey. Water,
sewer, power, and communications are onsite and currently serving the existing building(s).
Proposed Improvements
This project proposes to remove the existing parking on the southeast side of the building to
construct a drive-thru along the existing pharmacy. 30 stalls are being deleted and 30 stalls will
be placed back in a more efficient manner that will allow a drive-thru lane.
Zoning
The project’s zoning is Central Business District (CBD). Per Yelm Municipal Code 18.36.020,
retail and service-oriented establishments are listed as a permitted use within the zone.
Specialized codes have recently been adopted to allow drive-thru windows in this area.
Water
Water is currently on the property already. No improvements necessary.
Sewer
Sewer is currently on the property already. No improvements necessary.
Dry Utilities – Power/Communication
Power utilities are currently on the property already. No improvements necessary.
Stormwater
The area is already paved, and this is primarily restriping existing pavement. No additional
impervious area is proposed. No improvements necessary.
Critical Areas
This site has been determined to be a potential Mazama Pocket Gopher site. The site is part of a
wellhead protection area. Also, the site is located within a class 1 critical aquifer recharge area
due to the highly infiltrative soils onsite. No substantial changes to utilities or ground cover are
proposed for this project. No impacts are expected to these critical areas.
Roads/Access
The site currently has direct access from First St SE and Washington Avenue SE. The entrance
to the new drive-thru will be indicated at the south corner of the pharmacy building along SE
Washington Ave.
Buildings
The building will not be affected by the construction needed to implement the drive-thru. A
standard remodel permit is expected to be acquired for the actual drive-thru construction.
Thank you for accepting this application for submittal. We look forward to receiving your
comments. Feel free to call or email if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Aaron Fuller
Fuller Designs
(360) 807-4420 Office
afuller@fullerdesigns.org