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Proponent (c}
Tahoma Terra, LLC
Doug BIoom
Address:
4200 6~h Ave. SE, #301
Lacey, WA 98503
Phone:
(360) 493-6002
Representative:
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Address:
4200 6~h Ave SE, #309
Lacey, WA 98503
Phone:
360) 292-7230
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Submittal: Complete Incomplete
Information Requested:
Proposal (d):
Property Address or Location (e):
14504 Berry Valley Road SE
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Section 23, Township 17, Range lE
Tax Parcel # (g):
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Permit Type:
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Zoning:
R-4
Shoreline Environment:
Not Applicable
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11. Brief Description of the Proposal and Project Name: ~~~' ~;~~
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Purvis, A 24 lot single family development ~~ ~Q
12. Did you attend a presubmission conference for this project? If yes, when?
No.
13. Estimated Project Completion Date: ~\('~~
This project will likely take 1 year to complete from the date of start.
14. List of all Permits, Licenses, or Government Approvals Required for the Proposal (federal,
state, and local--including rezones):
Preliminary Piat, PUD, land clearing, retaining walls, NPDES, ,final plat,
environmental review, grading, road and utilities, construction and building
permits.
15. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain:
No current plans, however there is room for future phases and the site has been
designed with through-access to possible future phases.
16. Do you know of any plans by others which may affect the property covered by your
proposal? If yes, explain:
Yes, the Purvis development shares its southern property boundary with the
Tahoma Terra Development. Site access, grading coordination, and all other •~v
pertinent aspects of the designs are being carefully coordinated. ,~~
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17. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): ~ , ~~' ~'
Single phase development. Start date is yet to be determined. ~ ~
18. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Environmental checklist, hydrogeologic assessment, wetland review, soils
evaluation.
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1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly,
steep slopes, mountainous, other:
Site topography consists of a ridge running North-South
through the center of the property. Moderate slopes
occur to the West of the ridge into a wetland. Moderate
slopes occur to the East of the ridge into a valley.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent
slope)?
According to the topographic survey, the steepest slope
on the site is approximately 15%. ~
What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, ~
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clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification n c~ ~ 1
of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime ~~ J ,f /
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The Soil Conservation Service lists the soils on site as t
Everett very gravelly sandy loam, 3 to 15% slopes and ~'\~
Yelm fine sandy loam, 3 to 15% slopes.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in
the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
There are no indications of unstable soils on the
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e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any
filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Grading wilt be required for roadway and house
foundation work. Cut and j3Il on site will be balanced to
the greatest extent possible. It is estimated that the
project will require approximately 56,000 cubic yards of
cut ar_d 12,000 cubic yards of fill. Depending on the cut
soil condition, most fill will be accomplished with cut
from other Locations on site. Estimated haul off volume
is approximately 44,000 cubic yards.
Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or
use? If so, generally describe.
Erosion is always a possibility on construction sites.
The highest potential for erosion will occur during the
grading process for the project. See item h. below for
proposed erosion control methods.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or
buildings)?
Approximately 56% of the site will be covered in
impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other
impacts to the earth, if any: ~
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An erosion control plan will be developed in accordance ~"
with City of Yelm standards. This plan will be reviewed
and approved by the City. Erosion control fencing and
other devices wail be used to ensure no materials leave
the site. Individual cots will be landscaped as the homes
are constructed.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the ~`~
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proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood `
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smoke) during construction and when the project is ~p
completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
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During construction, emissions to the air will be released ~~
from heavy equipment and construction staff vehicles.
Following construction, emission from residents' vehicles
will be released on site. AlI emission quantities are
anticipated to be within normal range for this type of
residential development.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may
affect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
There are no off-site sources of emission or odor that will
affect this proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other
impacts to air, if any:
Ali heavy equipment will be f tied with required emission
control devices. During dry periods, a water truck will
be on site during construction to control dust.
3. Water
a. Surface
(1) Is there any surface waterbody on or in the immediate
vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal
streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetland)? If yes,
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describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state
what stream or river it flows into.
Yes, there is one wetland within the site that is
tributary to Thompson Creek. The wetland is
described in more detail in the wetland
delineation report.
(2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent ~y~'
to (within 200 feet) the described water? If yes, please \~\ \
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Yes, some limited grading work wiIi be taking ',+~ ~ ~~
place as close as 150 feet from the wetland, ~ ~'1
however this grading will be conducted outside of " ;~
the 150 foot wetland buffer.
(3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that I , ~ ,
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.
No materlai will be altered in wetlands or surface '~
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(4) Will the rroposal require surface water withdrawals or
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diversions? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities if known.
No surface water diversions are expected.
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If
so, note locations on the site plan. ~~,~
There are no floodpIains on the subject site.
(6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste
materials to surface water? If so, describe the type of
waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
The proposal does not involve discharges of waste
materials to surface water.
b. Ground
(1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be
discharged to ground water? Give general description,
purpose and approximate quantities, if known.
The project will not withdraw groundwater. A11
domestic water will be obtained from the City of
Yeim municipal water supply. Stormwater will be
treated prior to release to the predeveioped
release point.
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(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 ~~ LIB
applicable), or the number of animals or humans the ~ 1^~
system(s) are expected to serve. .•11
No waste material will be discharged into the
ground.
Water Runoff (including stormwaterl:
(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 water? If so, describe.
Stormwater wiIi be collected, treated, and
discharged to its predeveloped release point
consistent with the City of Yelm standards and
the DOE Stormwater Management Manual. See
the Preliminary Drainage Report for details.
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface
waters? If so, generally describe.
It is unlikely that waste materials could enter the
ground or surface waters as a result of this
pro,~ect.
Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and
runoff water impacts, if any:
Ail stormwater systems will be designed in accordance
with City of Yelm standards. Treatment that meets or
exceeds the standards wail be provided prior to release
to the predeveloped discharge point. All pions will be
reviewed and approved by the City prior to construction.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
_x_ Deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other: bitter cherry,
Oregon ash, black cottonwood, red osier dogwood
_x_ Evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other: western hemlock,
western red cedar
_x_ Shrubs
_x_ Grass
_x_ Pasture
Crop or grain
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_x_ Wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullbrush, 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?
Areas of trees and pasture will be graded for the
subdivision. Approximately 5.4 acres of vegetation 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. ~~
City of Yelm tree count and planting requirements will be
met. Vegetation within wetland buffer will be preserved.
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, songbir ,other: Stellar's Jay,
Lewis' woodpecker, band tailed pigeon, downy woodpecker
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: rabbit, vole,
raccoon, weasel, coyote, opossum
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish,
other:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or
near the site.
No specific activity has been observed, however, it is
possible that eagles and/or hawks would frequent the
area.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The site has not been identified as being part of any
migration route.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Wetland and wetland buffer area will remain intact and
will preserve the wildlife within.
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6. Energy and Natural Resources
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 and natural gas will provide energy to the
proposed homes. Some homes may have gas fireplaces
or pellet stoves.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by
adjacent properties? If so, generally describe.
The project will not affect the potential use of solar
energy by adjacent parcels.
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:
Homes will be built to meet International Building Code
and Washington Energy Code standards.
7. Environmental Health
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.
No threats to environmental health will occur as a result
of this project.
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be
required.
No special emergency services will be required by
this project.
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control
environmental health hazards, if any:
None are proposed.
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b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect
your project (for example: traffic, equipment,
operation, other)?
No noise effect is foreseen.
(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 be generated by heavy
equipment during construction of the homes.
Long term noise will be that associated with
normal residential living.
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts,
if any:
Standard muffling equipment will be installed on
all heavy equipment. Construction will be Iimited
to daytime hours only. Residents will be required
to comply with City noise ordinances.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Current use of the property and the surrounding
properties is primarily residential and undeveloped land
use.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Not in recent history.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
There is a barn and a shed near the Northern phase
boundary.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Yes, the existing barn and shed will be demolished.
e. What is the current zoning classification on the site?
The current zoning classification of the site is R-4.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the
site?
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The current comprehensive plan designation of the site
is R-4.
If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program
designation of the site?
Not applicable.
Has any part of the site been classified an "environmentally
sensitive" area? If so, specify.
Sensitive areas on the site include wetland and its
buffer.
Approximately how many people would reside or work in the
completed project?
Based upon 2.5 residents per lot, 60 people would be
expected to reside in the completed project.
Approximately how many people would the completed project
displace?
No people would be displaced.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,
if any:
None are necessary.
Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with
existing and projected land uses and plans, if any:
The project lies within the Yelm City Limits and is zoned
R-4. The project will be designed to meet or exceed ail
City of Ye1m zoning standards.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any?
Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing.
24 middle income housing units will be provided.
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:
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No impacts to housing will occur as a result of this
project, so no mitigation is proposed.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not
including antennas; what is the principal exterior building
material(s) proposed.
No building will exceed 35 feet in height. Principal
exterior building material is planned to be wood,
composite, or vinyl siding.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or
obstructed?
Views in the immediate vicinity will be altered by
converting a currently undeveloped parcel to a developed
one.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if
any:
The retention of forested buffers along the wetlands,
together with new landscaping will mitigate aesthetic
impacts.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What
time of day would it mainly occur?
Street and security lighting on homes will be most
apparent during evening hours, as well as vehicle
headlights.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety
hazard or interfere with view?
It is unlikely that light or glare from the finished project
would be a safety hazard or interfere with views.
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:
Security Iighting will be directed toward the subject
property and away from adjacent properties.
12. Recreation
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What designated and informal recreational opportunities are
in the immediate vicinity?
Informal recreational opportunities consist of the
undeveloped land bordering approximately 65% of the
site.
Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational
uses? If so, describe.
No existing recreational uses will be displaced.
Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on
recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided
by the project or applicant, if any:
Open space areas within possible future phases of the
development will provide both active and passive
recreation.
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.
None are known to be on the site.
Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,
archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be
on or next to the site.
None are known to be on the site.
Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
No measures are proposed.
Transportation
Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and
describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show
on site plan, if any.
Site access will be provided via the collector streets from
the Tahoma Terra development to the South.
Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is
the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
The site is not currently served by public transit. No
public transit is available in the immediate vicinity.
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c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have?
How many would the project eliminate.
The project will provide garage and driveway parking for
24 lots, as welt as on-street parking along the internal
roadways. No parking spaces will be eliminated.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or
improvements to existing road or streets, not including
driveways? If so, generally describe (indicated whether public
or private).
Yes, a network of new public City streets will be built in
the project to Yelm standards.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of)
water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe.
No water, rail, or air transportation occurs in the
immediate vicinity.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the
completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes
would occur.
Approximately 240 daily trips will be generated by the
completed project. Peak volumes are foreseen to occur
between 4:45 PM and 5:45 PM.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation
impacts, if any.
Participation in the area's transportation mitigation fee
program if applicable.
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.
The completed project will require normal services
associated with new single family homes -police and
fire protection and school facilities.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on
public services, if any.
Payment of ail required impact fees.
16. Utilities
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a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity,
natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer,
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.
Power Puget Sound Energy
Water City of Yelm
Gas Puget Sound Energy
Refuse Pacific Disposal
Telephone YCOM Network
Sewer City of Yelm
SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my lmowledge. I understand that the lead
agency is relying on them to make it's decision.
Signature: . .~ ~~ Date Submitted: r ~ 7
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