Environmental Checklist Marked UpCity of Yelm (Date Received
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Community Development
Department
ENVIRONMENTAL
CHECKLIST
Instructions:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires all governmental agencies to
consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. The
purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help identify impacts from your
proposal, to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal if it can be done, and to help the
City decide whether an EIS is required. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must
be prepared for any proposal with probable significant adverse impacts on
environmental quality.
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your
proposal. The City will use this checklist to determine whether the environmental
impacts of your proposal are significant and require preparation of an EIS. You must
answer each question accurately, carefully and to the best of your knowledge. Answer
the questions briefly, but give the best description you can. In most cases, you should
be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the
need for experts. If you 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 delays later. If the space provided is too small, feel free to attach
additional sheets.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and
landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the
city staff 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. You may be asked to
explain your answers or provide additional information for determining if there may be
significant adverse impacts.
Nonproject Proposals Only:
Complete both the checklist (even though many questions may be answered "does not
apply") and the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (part D). 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.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DATE RECD
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if any:
Yelm RV/Boa[ and Mini-Storage
2. Name of applicant:
Randy Weber
3. Address, phone number and email a ddress of applicant and of any other contact person:
Aoolican[ Con[ac[
Randy Weber Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.,
25720 - 217th Avenue S.E. 18215 -72nd Avenue South
Maple Valley, WA 98032 Kent, WA 98032
(206)510-5563 (425) 251-6222
Contact Nana Halvorsen
4. Date checklist preparetl:
January 2007
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Yelm
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Approvals are expected in 201Y7.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
• Preliminary Smrm Drainage Report prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers. Inc.,
dated January 2007
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• Preliminary ffifiltration Evaluation propared by Earth Solutions NW, LLC, dated
November 16, 2006
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.
There are no pending government approvals relating to [his property.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
The following permits are anticipated for this project:
• City of Yelm site plan review
• City of Yelm SEPA Determination
• City of Yelm cmnmercial building permits
• City of Yelm grading perrni[
• City of Yelm right-of-way use permit (if required)
• City of Yelm Boundary Line Adjushnem
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 repeal those answers on
this page.
The project proposal is to constmct 11 buildings for personal mini storage units. An
additional building will be a 1,050-square-foot office located in the southeast comer of [he
site. Improvements to the site will include two new driveway connections to Rhoton Road
S.E.; parking associated with the proposed office building; paved drive aisles surromding
each of the proposed mini storage buildings and in the open RV parking areas, storm
drainage facilities including pipes, catch basins, and iufil[ration tanks. Frontage
improvements will be installed along Rhoton Road S.E. Perimeter landscaping will be
installed consistent with City coning codes, as depicted on the preliminary landscaping plans
submitted Cor review with this application.
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. You need not duplicate maps or detailed
plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
The site is located on Rhoton Road S.E., "Thurston County Pamcl No. 22719240300, located
in the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 17, Township 19 North, Range 2
East.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one):
la ,rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on [he site (approximate percent slope)?
The steepest slope on the site is approximately 70-percent, located along Yelm Creek
in the west portion of the site.
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 prime farmland.
According to the Thurston Soil Conscrva[ion Service map, the majority of the site is
Spanaway gravelly sandy loam.
d. Are there surtace intlications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity?
If so, describe.
The applicant is unaware of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity of [he site.
e. Describe the purpose, type, antl approximate quantities of any filling or grading
proposed. Indicate source of fill. r~
Approximately 7,000 cubic yards of fill are expected on the site. ti '[z:-"-:~~
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
Erosion could occur as a result of construction on [he site unless Best Managemeu[
Practices for erosion and sedimenlztion eomrol are implemented prior to site
development.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction such as asphalt or buildings?
Approximately 62-percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction. This will include approximately 2.8 acres of proposed asphalt
and approximately 1.9 acres of proposed buildings.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if \ ~tw
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Best Management Practices, including a construction access road, temporary silt ~~`(~
fencing around the perimeter of the cleared area, sediment control ponds, and other ,&'(~ .
measures will be inswlled prior to construction activities. Best Management G°
Practices will be inspected and maintained throughout construction in accordance , I ~~~
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2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust,
automobile exhaust, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when
the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.
During constmc[iou, dust and diesel odors will result from [he project. After
development, a small amount of automobile exhaust may result from cars idling a[
the mini storage units.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal?
If so, generally describe.
Off-site sources of emissions may include automobile traffic from adjoining
rights-of-way, as well as diesel fumes from [rain traffic on [he Burlington Northern
Railroad righ[of--way ro [he southeast.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
The project is not expected to be affected by off-site emissions.
3. Water
a. Surface Water
1) Is [here any surface water body or wetland on or in the immediate vicinity of the
site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? If yes,
describe type antl provide names. State what stream or river it flows into?
Yelm Creek will establish the western boundary of the site, Yelm Creek flows m [he
southeast.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the ~%
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described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
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temporary erosion control measures, such as silt fencing and construction of asphalt ~ .Lp<`
pavement and subgradc for the RV parking areas. A 200-foot buffer is provided from.P~~ ~
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3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or kk~y4~~~ K0
removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site [hat ~'
would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
No material is proposed to be placed in or removed from the existing stream.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Surface water withdrawals or diversions are not proposed with [he project.
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the site
plan.
A portion of [he site lies within the 100.year tloodplain (see FBMA FIRM map
530310 0001 A in [he Appendix) and is identitied ou the Thws[ou County Geodata
Center as a Gequeutly flooded area. Based on [he FEMA map, the base flood
elevation for the site is approximately 330 fee[ (NGVD 29 datum).
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surtace waters? If
so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
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Groundwater will no[ be withdrawn by the project Project-geuerated stormwa[er ~'
will be infiltrated through infiltration tanks [hn[ are located in several loca[ious
throughout the site. This will discharge treated stormwa[er to the groundwater
system. Please see the storm drainage report prepared by I3arghausen Consulting
Engineers, Inc., for additional details.
2) Describe [he underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity,
protection, recharge areas, etc.
Unknown.
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Because stormwa[er will be treated prior ro discharge into [he infiltration systems by ~
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VortSentry water quality systems, waste material is not expected to be discharged ~~(o
into [he ground. Sanitary sewer service will be provided by a public sewer
connection for Che office building to an existing public sewer main in Rhoron Road
S.E.
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) 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.
Project-generated stormwater will be collected from impervious areas on site in catch
basins and routed through underground pipes to the water quality and infilttatiou
system that is proposed. Once the water is treated by [he VortSentry mechanisms,
water will then infiltrate into the ground through the proposed infiltratiou tanks.
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2) Coultl waste materials enter grountl or surface waters? If so, generally tlescribe.
Because project-generated stonnwater will be treated, waste materials are no[
expected to enter the ground or surface waters.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any:
During construction, Best Management Practices for temporary sediment and erosion
control will be implemented consistent with City of Yelm requirements.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
V deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other
~ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
V Shrubs
y Grasses
Pasture
crops or grains
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
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b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? ~~~ j,
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All oC the existing vegetation in the developed portion of the site will be removed.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Landscaping will be installed on the north and east property lines consistent with City
Code requirements. The western portion of the site will remain in its existing
condition.
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5. Animals
a. Circle any birtls and animals that have been observed on or near the site or are
known to be on or near the site:
birds: hawk, heron, tlucks, eagle, son bird ,
other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, the : small mammals
fish: bass, salmon, [rout, shellfish, other:
b. List any priority, threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site.
None known.
c. Is the site pan of a migration route? If so, explain.
No.
tl. Proposetl measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The western portion of [he site contains Yehn Creek. This area will be left
undisturbed, so if there is existing habitat in [hat area, it will remain.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, gasoline, heating oil, wood, solar etc.)
will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc.
Electricity will be used for heating in the office and approximately half of the storage
units.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties?
It 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:
Washington SW[e Energy Code will be followed in building design.
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7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire antl explosion, spills, of hazartlous waste, that could occur
as a result of this proposal? If so, tlescribe.
No.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment operation, other)?
Traffic noise exists Ctom nearby roadways and [he Burlington Northern 2ailroad to
[he south.
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 noise will result during constmction of the project After development,
little or no noise is expected to be generated from site activities.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and atljacent properties?
The site is vacant.
b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so,
describe.
No.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
None.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No.
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e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Industrial.
f. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
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h. Has an art of the site be
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Yelm Creek and [he associated Flood plain are critical areas.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
One full-time employee.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any:
The project is a use that is consistent with the existing Zoning Code and
Comprehensive Plan.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units woultl be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
None.
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:
None.
10. Aesthetics
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a. What is the tallest height of any proposetl structure(s), not including antennas;
what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
Approximately I S to 20 feet.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None.
c. Proposetl measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
None.
b. Could light or glare from [he finished project be a safety hazard or intertere with
views?
No.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Streedi~hts and outdoor lights from other nearby uses.
tl. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Nonc.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
• Nisqually Valley Golf Course
• Yelm City Park
• Cochrane Park
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? It so,
describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation
opportunities:
None.
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13. Historic antl 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.
None known.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological, scientific,
or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None.
14. Transportation
a. Identify sidewalks, trails, public streets and highways serving the site, and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if
any.
The portion of the site to be developed is served by Rho[on Road S.E.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist , ,„,
for transit service? ~~L•~
Unknown.
c. How many parking spaces would the completetl project have? How many would
the project eliminate? /N'
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Six stalls for the office and 38 marked stalls for RV storage. An unmarked area is
also provided for RV storage (number of spaces [o be determined by size of RV and
duration of stay).
d. Will the proposal require any new sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, or
improvements to existing sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, not including
driveways? If so, generally tlescribe (indicate whether public or private).
Fromage improvements, including sidewalk, will he constructed on Rhoton Road
S.E.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
Burlingron Northern-Santa Pe Railroad tight-of-way exists to [he southwest.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
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Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None.
15. Public Services
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:
An incremental increase in fire and/or police services may result from the proposal.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Security fencing will be installed around the perimeter of [he site.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricit ,natural gas, ate , refus
servic ele hon ani[a sewe ,septic system, other.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility provitling the
service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate
vicinity which might be needed.
Utilities, including pipes exceeding 12 inches in diameter will be installed on site
and/or off site. If impacts [o critical areas result from utilities, the impacts will be
mitigated per City Code.
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understantl that
the City of Yelm is relying,,,o~~n// them to make its decision.
Signature: ~LLLfQT'~
Dale Submitted: ~^3~ D7
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