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9904 Env Checklist (12-6-23)y 1,.Aty of Yelm .. °,R"�� • EST. 1924 ~s WASHINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply." Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. 11 Page Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals complete this checklist and the supplemental sheet for nonproject actions (Part D). The lead agency may exclude any question for the environmental elements (Part B) which they determine do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. A. Background IMpI 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: RHOTON ROAD BINDING SITE PLAN 2. Name of applicant: PETERSON BROTHERS, INC. 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: P.O. BOX 2983, YELM, WA 98597 (CONTACT: ERIC PETERSON) 4. Date checklist prepared: NOVEMBER 30, 2023 5. Agency requesting checklist: CITY OF YELM 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): 12 TO 18 MONTHS DEPENDING ON MARKET CONDITIONS 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. YES THE ACTUAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WILL BE BASED ON FUTURE TENANT'S NEEDS. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A PRAIRIE HABITAT ASSESSMENT LETTER IS ATTACHED (JUNE 2023) A TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT IS ATTACHED (AUGUST 2023) 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. NONE KNOWN 21 Page 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. SEPA DETERMINATION, SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL & FINAL BINDING SITJ 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) SUBDIVISION OF A 3.28 ACRE SITE INTO SEVEN (7) SITES THROUGH THFo BINDING SITE PLAN PROCESS FOR VARIOUS USES AS ALLOWED IN THE CITY'S II>•11����:�I_1���7►1� 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 reasonably 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. SITE ADDRESS: (UNASSIGNED) RHOTON ROAD SE, WEST SIDE OF RHOTON ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE NORTH OF N. PACIFIC RD. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS ffigio 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other...... FLAT b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? THE ENTIRE SITE IS 1 TO 2% MAXIMUM. 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. SPANAWAY GRAVELLY SANDY LOAM, 0 - 3% SLOPES d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. NO 3l Page e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Approximately 2,500 cubic yards of material will be disturbed over the entire site during f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. NOT LIKELY SINCE THE SITE IS RELATIVELY FLAT. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? ABOUT 60 TO 70% OF THE SITE WILL BE COVERED BY IMPERVIOUS SURFACES AT FULL BUILDOUT. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: A TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN WILL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY STANDARDS. 2. Air !1 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. DURING CONSTRUCTION: DUST & DIESEL EMISSIONS; AFTER CONSTRUCTION: LOW LEVELS OF EXHAUST EMISSIONS. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. GENERALLY, NO. VEHICULAR TRAVEL FROM ADJACENT ROADWAYS MAY HAVE AN EFFECT. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: NONE PROPOSED 3. Water JE@1pi a. Surface: 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, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. N/A 41 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. N/A 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 6) 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 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well? Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. NO, PUBLIC WATER IS AVAILABLE. STORM WATER WILL BE INFILTRATED ON-SITE. 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 serve. NO WASTE MATERIAL WILL BE DISCHARGED TO THE GROUND; ALL SANITARY SEWER EFFLUENT WILL BE COLLECTED AND DISCHARGED TO A PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) 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. ALL STORM WATER GENERATED BY THIS PROPOSAL WILL BE COLLECTED AND TREATED PRIOR TO INFILTRATION TO GROUNDWATER PER CITY OF YELM AND DOE REQUIREMENTS. 51 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. .IEel :IwalP►141IN:1WA 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. NO d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: STORM DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL WILL BE DONE PER CITY OF YELM AND DOE REQUIREMENTS. 4. Plants jtlel a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: Deciduous tree: Alder, maple, aspen, other Evergreen tree: Fir, cedar, pine, other Shrubs t3rass Pasture Crop or grain Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. Wet soil plants: Cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other Water plants: Water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other Other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? THE EXISTING VEGETATION WILL BE REMOVED FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. NO KNOWN THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES ARE ON OR NEAR THIS SITE. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: A CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPING PLAN IS PART OF THE INITIAL SUBMITTAL TO THE CITY FOR REVIEW. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. NONE OBSERVED. 61 Page 5. Animals ffig!pl a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: Birds: Hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Mammals: Deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: Fish: Bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: VARIOUS SONGBIRDS & SQUIRRELS b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. NONE c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. NO d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: NONE PROPOSED, BUT LANDSCAPING MAY PROVIDE A MEASURE OF e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. NONE OBSERVED. 6. Energy and natural resources ILLel a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. ELECTRICITY IS AVAILABLE IN THE ROAD. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. NOT LIKELY. 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: ALL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WILL MEET OR EXCEED APPLICABLE BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS. 7� g 7. Environmental health Ug a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. NOT LIKELY, BUT THAT DEPENDS ON THE END USES WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. I0WON1:1111:1,101TIhONl 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 in the vicinity. N/A 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. NONE KNOWN AT THIS TIME, BUT HIGHLY UNLIKELY. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. NONE 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: NONE PROPOSED AT THIS TIME. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? LIGHT TRAFFIC NOISE FROM THE ADJACENT STREET AND OPERATIONAL NOISE FROM THE CONCRETE BATCH PLANT IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE SITE. 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. SHORT-TERM: CONSTRUCTION FROM 7:00 AM TO 5:00 PM; LONG-TERM: INCREASED NOISE WILL BE MINIMAL AND PRIMARILY FROM TRAFFIC AND INDUSTRIAL -RELATED ACTIVITIES. 81 Page 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: MINIMAL IMPACT, NO MITIGATION PROPOSED. 8. Land and shoreline use itLel 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. CURRENTLY, THE SUBJECT SITE IS VACANT. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much 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 nonforest use? MANY YEARS AGO THIS PROPERTY WAS PROBABLY USED FOR PASTURE FOR LIVESTOCK 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal 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. NONE d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? INDUSTRIAL f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? INDUSTRIAL g. if applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. NO i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME AS NO SPECIFIC USES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED. 91 Page j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? NONE k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: ONLY INDUSTRIAL USES ARE PROPOSED AND/OR PERMITTED. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long- term commercial significance, if any: N/A 9. Housing Eg a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A 10. Aesthetics IE@Ipl a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? NO STRUCTURE WILL EXCEED THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 40 FEET; PRIMARILY STEEL -FRAME & CONCRETE. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? NONE c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: 101 Page 11. Light and glarelEg!pl a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? BUILDING AND PARKING ILLUMINATION WILL BE LOW-LEVEL AND INDIRECT; GENERALLY AFTER DUSK. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? NO c. What existing offsite sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? VERY MINIMAL EFFECT, IF ANY FROM ADJACENT PROPERTIES. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: LOW-LEVEL, INDIRECT LIGHTING WILL BY UTILIZED. 12. Recreation JLLel a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A 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: N/A 13. Historic and cultural preservation IH@Ipl Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers? If so, specifically describe. NONE KNOWN b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation. This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. NONE KNOWN 111 Page c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. GIS DATA FROM WISAARD WAS UTILIZED TO ASSESS POTENTIAL CULTURAL ANC HISTORICAL RESOURCE IMPACTS ON OR NEAR THE PROJECT SITE. d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. IF ANY CULTURAL EVIDENCE IS ENCOUNTERED DURING SITE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, WORK WILL CEASE AND AN ARCHEOLOGIST WILL BE CONSULTED. 14. Transportation JUg1pi a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. RHOTON ROAD SE PROVIDES PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE SITE. A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY IS PROPOSED FOR INTERNAL ACCESS. 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? NO PUBLIC TRANSIT IS AVAILABLE. YELM AVENUE AT 3rd STREET IS THE NEAREST TRANSIT STOP, APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILES SOUTH OF THE SITE. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or nonproject proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? NO SPACES WOULD BE ELIMINATED. PROPOSED PARKING WILL BE BASED ON SPECIFIC USES. d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG RHOTON ROAD WILL BE REQUESTED TO BE DEFERRED. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. NO f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed projector proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? ACCORDING TO THE TIA, THIS PROJECT WILL RESULT IN 243 VT's PER DAY. g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. NOT LIKELY 121 Page h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES CHARGES WILL BE COLLECTED BY THE CITY. 15. Public servicesIft!pJ a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: Fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. FIRE AND POLICE PROTECTION WILL BE AFFECTED. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. MINIMAL IMPACT, NO SPECIFIC MITIGATION PROPOSED. 16. Utilities H Circle utilities currently available at the site: Electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. ALL OF THE ABOVE UTILITIES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. 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. CITY OF YELM SEWER AND WATER; ELECTRICITY & NATURAL GAS: PSE; REFUSE: PACIFIC DISPOSAL C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true a d complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relyin o them o make it cision. Signature: ` Date Submitted: 1*A 131 Page