Environmental Checklist 001CITY OF YELM CITY USE ONLY
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DATE RECD
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BACKGROUND
Name of proposed project, if any:
Hidden Park
Name of applicant:
Landshapes Northwest, Inc.
Address and phone number of applicant and of any other contact person:
1151 East 112`" Street
Tacoma, WA 98445
Date checklist prepared:
11/01/07
Agency requesting checklist:
City of Yelm
Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Substantial project completion by Fa112008
Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related fo 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.
None
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
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if
known.
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Subdivision approval, SEPA approval, grading permit
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.
19-lot subdivision on a 4.89-acre parcel including associated roadway, water,
sewer, and storm drainage improvements.
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.
Section 19, Township 17 North, Range 2 East, W.M.
714 Crystal Springs Rd NW
Yelm, WA 98597
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one):
flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
< 5%
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.
Spanaway gravelly sandy loam
d. Are there surtace indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe.
None known
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading
proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Approximately 3,350 cubic yards of cut and 2,700 cubic yards of fill from
on-site and approved off-site sources as needed for construction of the
roadway, utilities, storm drainage, and building pads.
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
Erosion can occur during construction of the road improvements and
building pad grading. An erosion control plan will be submitted and
approved prior to construction. The soil type suggests the risk for erosion
is minimal.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction such as asphalt or buildings?
Approximately 18%
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if
any:
An erosion control plan will be prepared and approved prior to
construction start. Best management practices (BMP's) will be in place
during construction to minimize erosion.
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 construction: unknown quantities of hydrocarbon emissions from
construction equipment and dust will be present.
ARer project completion: normal automotive emissions
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
None
3. Water
a. Surface Water
1) Is there any surtace 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 and provide names. State what stream or river it flows into?
No
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the
described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
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Not applicable
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.
None
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 1o0-year floodplain? If so, note elevation 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. Groundwater:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Stormwater runoff from the proposed public roadways will be collected,
treated, and infiltrated back to groundwater through a proposed
underground infiltration gallery.
2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity,
protection, recharge areas, etc.
Not known
3) Describe waste material that will be discharged into or onto the ground from
septic tanks or other sources, if any (such as domestic sewage; industrial
byproducts; agricultural chemicals).
None
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.
Stormwater runoff from the proposed public roadway will sheet (low to
roadside catchbasins and discharge to an underground wetvautt for
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treatment. The treated stormwater will then discharge to an underground
infiltration gallery for temporary storage and infiltration back to
groundwater.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any:
None.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
X grasses
pasture
crops or grains
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, 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?
Vegetation including grass and trees will be removed only as needed to
construct the proposed roadway, utilities, and building pads.
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:
All disturbed areas will be hydroseeded and/or landscaped typical to a
residential subdivision. A homeowner's association will be created in
order to maintain the open space and storm tract areas.
5. Animals
a. Circle any birds and animals that have been observed on or near the site or are
known to be on or near the site:
birds: hawk, heron, ducks, eagle, songbirds,
other: crows
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other:-
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b. List any priority, threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site.
Unknown
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Unknown
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None
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.
Individual homes will use electricity and/or natural gas for heating
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If 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:
Homes will meet Washington Energy Code requirements. Individual
homeowners may choose /rom a variety of energy-saving measures.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spills, of hazardous waste, that mould occur
as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
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)?
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None
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 activity; Long term. typical residential
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction activity will adhere to the City of Yelm's noise ordinance
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site is currently used (or single-family residential purpospes and is
zoned R-6 (Moderate-Density Residential District). Parcels to the north
and east are also used for single-family residential purposes and are
zoned R-6 (Moderate-Density Residential District). The property to the
south is zoned "Institutional District," while parcels to the north and west
are zoned "Industrial."
b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so,
describe.
Unknown
c. Describe any structures on the site.
There is currently asingle-family residence, stables and associated
outbuildings on the properly. There is also a septic system and single-
family well.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
The existing residential structure will remain, but all other structures will
be demolished as part of the site development process.
e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Residential
f. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
R-6 (Moderate-Density Residential District)
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the
site?
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Not applicable
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a "natural resource', "critical" or
"environmentally sensitive' area? If so, specify.
No.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Approximately 48 people
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 will be reviewed by the City of Yelm to ensure its compatibility
with current zoning regulations and long range plans.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
18 new middle-income single-family units and one existing middle-income
single-family unit.
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
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas;
what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
35 feet for residential structures, 16 feet for accessory structures (per the
Yelm Municipal Code); the exterior building materials are unknown at this
time.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
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None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
The homeowner's association guidelines will outline maintenance and
development regulations.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
Standard residential lighting including street lighting
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
No
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:
None
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
None known
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe.
No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation
opportunities:
None proposed.
13. 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 known
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None known
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
Not applicable
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 project site will be served by a proposed public roadway accessed
from Crystal Springs Road NW and will also be accessed from a new
extension o(Woodland Court SE.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist
for transit service?
Not known
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would
the project eliminate?
2 off-street parking spaces will be provided per dwelling unit. None will
be eliminated.
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 describe (indicate whether public or private).
Yes. Anew public roadway with a sidewalk will serve all proposed lots.
e. Will the project 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 project?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
Approximately 190 trips; peak volumes would likely occur between 4 pm
to 6 pm
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None
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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:
Yes - it is anticipated that this project will have minimal impact to these
services, including fire and police protection, as well as schools.
Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Mitigation fees will be paid as required.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse
service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
Water, sanitary sewer, and gas mains will be installed along the new
internal roadway that will serve all lots.
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
Electricity/Gas
Cable
Telephone
Water/Sewer
Refuse
C. SIGNATURE
needed.
Puget Sound Energy
Fairpoint Communications
Fairpoint Communications
City of Yelm
Lemays
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the City of Yelm is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature: ~- r °~
Date Submitted:
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