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1. Proponent (c)
Tahoma Terra, LLC
Doug Bioom
Address:
4200 6~^ Ave. SE, #301
Lacey, WA 98503
Phone:
/360) 493-6002
2. Representative:
XPFF Consulting Engineers
Address:
4200 6~^ Ave SE, #309
Lacey, WA 98503
Phone:
(360J 292-7230
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SEPA # (a~:
Case # (6~:
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Submittal: CompleTe Incomplete
Information Requested:
Proposal (d):
3. Property Address or Location (e~:
14504 Berry Valley Aoad SE
4. S/T/R/ (f): SEC, TS, R
Section 23, Township 17, Range lE
5. Tax Parcel # (g~:
21723140101
6. Total Gross Acres:
6.43
7. Permit Type:
Preliminary Plat & Planned Unit Development
8. Zoning:
R-4
9. Shoreline Environment:
Not Applicable
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10. Water Body:
None
11. Brief Description of The Proposal and Project Name:
Purvis, A 24 lot single family developmenf
12. Did you attend a presubmission conference for this project? If yes, when?
No.
13. Estimated Project Completion Date:
This projeM 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 wails, NPDES, final plat,
envlronmentai review, grading, road and utilities, construMion and building
permits.
15. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? [f 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 oC 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 alt other
pertinent aspects of the designs are being carefully coordinated.
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 prepazed, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Environmental checklist, hydrogeoiogic assessment, wetland review, soils
evaluation.
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1. Earth
a. General descripfion of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly,
steep slopes, mountainous, other:
Site topography consists of a ridge running NorthSouth
through the center of the property. Moderate slopes
occur to the West of the ridge into a weliand. Moderate
slopes occur to the East of the ridge into a valley.
What is the steepest slope on the site (apprmcimate percent
slope?
According to the topographic survey, the steepest slope
on the site {s approximately 15%.
What general types of sois aze found on the site (for example,
clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classificafion
of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime
farmland.
The Soii Conseruarion Service lists the soils on site as
Everett very gravelly sandy loam, 3 to 15% slopes and
Yelm,jEne sandy loam, 3 to 15% slopes.
Are there surface indications or history of unstable soIls m
the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
There are no indtcarions of unstable sons on the
property.
Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any
filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Grading will be required for roadway and house
foundation work. Cut and fill on site will be balanced to
the greatest extent possible. It {s esrimated that the
project will require approximately 56,000 cubic yards of
cut and 12,000 cubic yards of fill Depending on the cut
soil condirion, most Jill wiii be accomplished with cut
from other Locations on site. Esrimated 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 far erosion will occur during the
grading process for the project. See item h. below for
proposed erosion rnntrol methods.
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g. About what percent of [he site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or
buildings?
Approximately 56% of the site wits be covered {n
impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other
impacts to the earth, if any:
An erosion control pion wt1I 6e deueioped to accordance
with C1ty of Yelm standards. This plan will 6e reviewed
and apprcved 6y the City. Erosion control fencing and
other devices will be used to ensure no materials Ieave
the site. Individual lots will 6e landscaped as the homes
are constructed.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the
proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood
smoked during construction and when the project is
completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.
Daring construction, emissions to the air will be released
from heavy equipment and construMion staff vehicles.
Following construction, emission from residents' vehicles
viii 6e released on site. Aii emission quanriries are
anricipated to be within normal range for this type of
residenriat 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 emissicn or odor that wail
affect this proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other
impacts to air, if any:
AIi heavy equipment will6e fitted with required emission
control devices. During dry pertods~ a water truck will
6e 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 IC appropriate, state
what stream or river it flows into.
Yes, there is one wetland w{fhin the site that is
tributary to Thompson Creek. The wetlarzd is
described in more detail {n the wetland
delineation report.
(2) Will the project require any work over, m, or adjacent
to (within 200 feet) the described water? If yes, please
describe and attach available plans.
Yes, some limited grading work will be taking
place as close as 150 feet from the wetland,
however this grading will tie conducted outside of
the 150 joot wetland buffer.
(3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that
would be placed in or removed from surface water or
wetlands and indicate the azea of the site that would
be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
No material wail be altered in wetlands or surface
waters.
(4) Will the proposal requite surface water withdrawals or
diversions? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities if known.
No surface water diversions are expected.
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-yeaz flood plain?
so, note locations on the site plan.
There are no jioodplatns on the subfect site.
(6) Does the proposal involve any dischages of waste
materials to surface water? If so, describe the type of
waste and anticipated volume of dischazge.
The proposal does rtot involve discharges of waste
materials to surface water.
b. Ground
(1) Will ground water tie withdrawn, or will water be
dischaged to ground water? Give general description,
purpose and approximate quantities, $ known.
The project will not withdraw groundwater. A11
domestic water will tie obtained from the City of
Yebn municipal water supply. Stormwater will tie
treated prior to release to the predeveloped
release point.
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(2) Describe waste material that will be dischaged 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 wiii be discharged into the
ground.
c Wate R noff (includine stormwaterl:
(1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater(
and method of collection and disposal, if any (include
quantities, fl known. Where will this water flaw? Will
this water flow into other water? If so, describe.
Stormwater will be collected, treated, and
discharged to its predeveloped release point
consistent with the City of Yeim standards and
the DOE Stormwater Management Manual. See
the I'reitminary Drainage Report for details.
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface
waters? [f so, generally describe.
It {s uniikeiy that waste materials could enter the
ground or surface waters as a rcsuit of this
projeM.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and
runoff water impacts, if any:
All stormwater systems will 6e designed in accordance
with City of Yelm standards. Treatment that meets or
exceeds the standards w{I3 be provided prior to release
to the predeveioped discharge potnt. All pions wiii 6e
revtewed and approved 6y the City prior to construction.
Plants
a. Check or cycle 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, cedaz, pine, other: western hemlock,
western red cedar
_x_ Shrubs
_x_ Grass
_x_ Pasture
Crop or grain
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_x_ Wet soil plants: caftan, buttercup, bullbrush, skunk
cabbage, other
Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
Other types of vegetaton
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or
altered?
Areas of trees and pasture witi 6e graded Jor the
subdivision. Approximately 5.4 acres of vegetation will
6e removed.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or neaz
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 YeLn tree count and planting requirements will be
met. Vegetation within wetland buffer will 6e preserved.
5. Animals
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or
neaz the site or aze known to be an or neaz the site:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbir ,other: Bte]]az's Jay,
Lewis' woodpecker, band tailed pigeon, downy woodpecker
Mammals: deer, beaz, 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
neaz 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. Enerav and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, ail, wood stove,
solar) will be used to meet the completed projects energy
needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,
manufacturing, etc.
EleMricity and natural gas wiii provide energy to the
proposed homes. Some homes may have gas fireplaces
orpeilet stoves.
b. Would your project affect the potentral use of solaz energy by
adjacent properties? If so, generally describe.
The project will nat affect the potential use of solar
energy 6y adjacent parcels.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features aze included in
the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to
reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
Homes wiii be built to meet International Building Code
and Washington Energy Code standards.
7. Envvcnmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including
exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of Cne and explosion, spill, or
hazazdous waste, that could occur as a result of this
proposal? If so, describe.
Na 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 requtred 6y
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 6y heavy
equipment during constrttctton of the homes.
Long term noise udli be that associated wtth
normal residential Iiving.
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts,
if any:
Standard muffling equipment will 6e installed ort
all heavy equipment. Construction will 6e limited
to daytime hours only. Residents will 6e 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? IC so, describe.
Nat in recent history.
a 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 class cation on the site?
The current zoning classification of the site {s R-4.
C What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the
site?
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The current comprehensive plan designatton of the site
is R-4.
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" azea? If so, specify.
Sensitive areas on the site include wetland and {ts
buffer.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the
completed project?
Based upon 2.5 residents per lot, 60 people would 6e
expelled to reside in the completed proJeM.
j. Approximately how many people would [he completed project
displace?
No people would be displaced.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,
if any:
None are necessary.
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with
existing and projected land uses and plans, if any:
The pojeM ({es within the Yeim City Lim{ts and is zoned
R4. The protect will be destgned to meet or exceed all
City of Yeim zoning standards.
9. Housine
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any?
Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing.
24 middle income housing units uri116e 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
pojeM, sa 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
obstmcted?
Views in the immediate vicinity will be altered 6y
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
impaMS.
11. L'eht and Glaze
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 boars, as well as vehicle
headlights.
b. Could light or glaze from the fmished project be a safety
hazazd 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 glaze
impacts, if any:
Security lighting will !w direMed toward the subJect
property and away from adjacent properties.
12. Recreation
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What designated and informal recreational opportunilles aze
in the immediate vicinity?
Informal recreational opportun{ries consist of the
undeveloped land bordering approximately 65% of the
site.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational
uses? If sa, describe.
No existing recreational uses will 6e displaced.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on
recreatioq 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 aMive and passive
recreation.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for,
nafional, state, or local preservation registers known to be on
or nest to the site? If so, generally describe.
None are known to be on the site.
b. Generally describe any landmazks or evidence of historic,
azchaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be
on or nest to the site.
None are known to 6e on the site.
Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
No measures are proposed.
14. Transportation
a. 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 6e provided via the collector streets from
the Tahoma Terra development to the South
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is
the approximate distance to the neazest transit stop?
The site is not curnentiy served 6y public transit. No
public transit {s available in the immediate vicinity.
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c. How many pazking spaces would the completed project have?
Haw many would the project eliminate.
The projeM wits provide garage and driveway parking for
24 Lots, as well as on-street parking atortg the internal
roadways. No parking spaces wi116e eliminated.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or
improvements to existing road or streets, not including
driveways? If sq generally describe (indicated whether public
or private.
Yes, a network of new public Clty streets will be (milt {n
the projeM to Yelm standards.
e. WIlI 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 {n the
immediate vicinity.
f. Haw many vehiculaz 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 projeM. Peak volumes arc foreseen to occur
6Mween 4:45 PM and 5:45 PM.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportafion
impacts, if any.
Parriciparion in the area's transportation mirigation fee
program {j applicable.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public
services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health
caze, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
The compiMed projeM wtli require normal services
associated with new single family homes -police and
jire protection and school faciliries.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on
public services, S any.
Payment of all required impact fees.
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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 aze proposed for [he project, the
utility providing the service, and the general construction
acdvi6es 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 Pac{fic Disposal
Telephone YCOM Network
Sewer City of Yelm
SIGNATURE
The above answers aze true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead
agency is relying on them to make it's decision.
Signature: .._ ~~ Date Submitted: Y a 7
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