20100177 Envir Chklist 012901ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
A. BACKGROUND
Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Yelm Multi-Family
2. Name of applicant:
CDA Architects, Inc.
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
CDA Architects, Inc.
19524 Ballinger Way NE, PO Box 55429
Seattle, WA 98155
(206)368-9668
Contact: Seth Hale
4. Date checklist prepared:
January 29, 2001
5. Agency requesting checklist:
Cify of Yelm, Planning Department
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing), if applicable:
Construction will begin as soon as applicable permits and financing are approved. Estimate
the Spring of 2001.
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, directly
related to this proposal.
SEPA, Traffic Reports, Geotechnical Reports, Drainage reports, etc. associated with Safeway
development process.
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.
No.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal,
known.
Binding Site Plan Approval
Building 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. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional
specific information on project description.):
The project consists of three (3) two story apartment buildings (Buildings A, B, and C) and
one (1) two story over basement townhouse building (Building C). The three apartment
buildings total square footages are, Building A = 11,976 S.F., Building B = 15,550 S.F.,
Building C = 11,976 S.F. and Building D = 9,560 S.F. Total unit count = 44 units. Site
acreage = 2.51 acres.
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:
The project is located directly south of the existing Safeway located at the SE corner of Yelm
Avenue E (S.R. 507) and Vancil Road SE in the City of Yelm. Access to the site is located
off Vancil Road SE just north of Curry Court SE. A legal description, site plan, vicinity map
and topographic map are attached.
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one):
fla ,rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
A small area of the site is at 15%. General slopes are +/- 5%.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand,
gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification for agricultural soils,
specify them and note any prime farmland.
Soils appear to be silty sand. Refer to soils investigation.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? if so, describe.
No.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Grading and filling to provide building site and parking for apartment units, shallow
cuts and fills up to 3 feet along south portion of property will total about 6,000 C.Y
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so
generally describe.
Some erosion may occur during construction, such as surface run-off during a
rainstorm. However, through erosion control measures runoff will be contained.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 60%
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth,
if any:
Temporary erosion/sedimentation controls will meet or exceed City of Yelm's
requirements.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust,
automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the
project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.
Short-term emissions are expected to consist of automobile and construction
equipment exhausts and dust generated during construction.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
Primary off-site emissions will be traffic associated with Vancil Road SE.
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Vegetation buffers will surround the site on fhe south, east and west. This buffer will
help minimize off-site impacts of airborne particulates.
3. Water
a. Surface:
(1) Is there any surtace 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.
No.
(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.
No.
(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) W111 the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if
known.
N/A
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100•year floodplain? If so, note the
elevation on the site plan.
No.
(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.
No.
b. Ground:
(1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground
waterl Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities
if known.
No.
(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 serviced (if applicable), or the number of
animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
N/A
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.
Source of runoff will be from the development of the onsite improvements,
building and paved parking. No other offsite runoff contributes to the site
drainage. Surface water runoff from impervious area will be collected,
treated in wet tanks, and percolated in retention areas onsite. Roof drains
will be percolated into the retention systems on site.
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surtace waters? If so, generally
describe.
N o.
Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any:
As stated the surface water will be treated (6 month storm per WDOE guidelines)
prior to percolating into retention areas on site.
4. PLANTS
Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
_ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
X shrubs
X grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants; water lily, eetgrass, milfoil, other
_X_ other types of vegetation hazelnut tree prove
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Vegetation and topsoil will be removed from the site during the grading process.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
Shrubs, trees and groundcover will be planted as part of a complete landscape installation.
See attached Landscape Plan.
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, songbirds then
mammals: deer, bear, elk, b ,other: ice, odents
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, r:
List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No.
Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Landscaping will provide forage and nesting habitat for wildlife.
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.
Electric power for heating, lighting and cooking.
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:
The project will meet or exceed the State of Washington's Energy Code.
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.
Only the normal hazards associated with a residential community including emergency
medical, fire protection and police services.
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Police, fire and emergency medical services may be required.
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Sanitary and storm water drainage systems will meet or exceed local requirements.
The building will be designed to meet or exceed Uniform Building Code
Requirements. Added tax revenue generated from this project will offset the costs
of a slight increase in required emergency services.
b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Vehicular traffic from Vancil Road SE.
(2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the
project on ashort-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 come from construction activity between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m.
Long-term noise will come from an increase in traffic.
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction activity will be limited by local noise ordinances, which will control the
hours of operation.
8.
Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site is currently vacant. Adjacent properties are commercial to the north and southwest.
Residential to the southeast and east.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
The site has a small overgrown grove of ha2elnut trees remain. No agriculture uses other
than the trees has been observed. '
c. Describe any structures on the site.
There are currently no structures on site.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
C-1. Commercial Zone
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Commercial
g. If applicable, what is the Shoreline Master Program designation of the site?
N/A
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h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so,
specify.
No.
Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Residents: 88 to 104 residents
Total: 88 to 104 residents
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:
Use of site as multi-family to act as transition between commercial to the north and
residential to the south. Pedestrian connections with adjacent commercial.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
44 units will be added in the middle income rent range.
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:
N/A
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?
Height is 32' - 6". Building materials will consist of vinyl siding, vinyl shakes and board and
batten.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
The proposed project will meet all local height and set back requirements and will incorporate
architectural features and color to present and aesthetically pleasing development. Proposed
project will meet the City of Yelm design standards.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
Light from the parking lot and vehicular traffic will occur between dusk and dawn.
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:
Parking lot lighting will be designed to focus only on the proposed site by the use of cut-off
diffusers.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Park approximately 1 mile to the west. Golfing approximately 2 miles to the west and open
space on site in excess of 10% of the total lot area.
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:
Open space on site to accommodate recreational activities. See attached Site Plan.
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.
No.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific,
or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
NlA
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.
Vancil Road SE. See attached Site Plan.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to
the nearest transit stop?
No, public transit exist at intersection of Vancil Road and Yelm Ave with two trips daily to
Olympia and return. Approximately Y< mile.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate?
The project will add 88 stalls. No stalls currently exist on the site.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads
or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public
or private).
No
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity ot) 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.
290 vehicular trips per day. Peak volumes occur weekdays PM.
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Public Services
Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire
~1~~;' protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
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The project will require some increased need for public services located in the area such as
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Added tax revenue, conformance with applicable local and state building codes, etc.
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16.
utirties
a. t' ' es c e eat the site: electricity tural ga ,water fuse
service, lephone anitary sewe ,septic system, o ier.
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.
All utilities indicated in 16(a) above will be proposed.
Step sanitary sewer connection to Vancil Rd; water main connection to existing loop around
Safeway store from Vancil Road to Yelm Ave East, power service (PSE) from Vancil Road,
telephone and cable from Vancil Road.
Water /Sewer /Storm Water
City of Yelm
PO Box 479
Yelm, WA98597
Contact: John Yanasak -Sewer
Contact: Barb Christenson -Water
Natural Gas
Puget Sound Energy
BOT-018, PO Box 91269
Bellevue, WA 98009-9269
1-800-32t-4123
Telephone
YCOM Networks
PO Box 593
Yelm, wa 98597
360.458.2171
Refuse
LeMay Services
13502 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98444
253.537.8687
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying oq them to make its decision.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
A. BACKGROUND
1, Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Yelm Multi-Family
2. Name of applicant:
CDA Architects, Inc.
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
CDA Architects, Inc.
19524 Ballinger Way NE, PO Box 55429
Seattle, WA 98155
(206)368-9668
Contact: Seth Hale
4. Date checklist prepared:
January 29, 2001
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Yelm, Planning Department
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing), if applicable:
Construction will begin as soon as applicable permits and financing are approved. Estimate
the Spring of 2001.
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, directly
related to this proposal.
SEPA, Traffic Reports, Geotechnical Reports, Drainage reports, etc. associated with Safeway
development process.
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.
No.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if
known.
Binding Site Plan Approval
Building 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. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional
specific information on project description.):
The project consists of three (3) two story apartment buildings (Buildings A, B, and C) and
one (1) two story over basement townhouse building (Building :C)Y The three apartment
buildings total square footages are, Building A = 11,976 S.F., Building B = 15,550 S.F.,
Building C = 11,976 S. F. and Building D = 9,560 S.F. Total unit count = 44 units. Site
acreage = 2.51 acres.
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:
The project is located directly south of the existing Safeway located at the SE corner of Yelm
Avenue E (S.R. 507) and Vancil Road SE in the City of Yelm. Access to the site is located
off Vancil Road SE just north of Curry Court SE. A legal description, site plan, vicinity map
and topographic map are attached.
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one):
fla ,rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope oh the site (approximate percent slope)?
A small area of the site is at 15%. General slopes are +/- 5%.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand,
gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification for agricultural soils,
specify them and note any prime farmland.
Soils appear to be silty sand. Refer to soils investigation.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? if so, describe.
No.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Grading and filling to provide building site and parking for apartment units, shallow
cuts and fills up to 3 feet along south portion of property will total about 6,000 C.Y
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so
generally describe.
Some erosion may occur during construction, such as surface run-off during a
rainstorm. However, through erasion control measures runoff will be contained.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 60%
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth,
if any:
Temporary erosion/sedimentation controls will meet or exceed City of Yelm's
requirements.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust,
automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the
project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.
Short-term emissions are expected to consist of automobile and construction
equipment exhausts and dust generated during construction.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
Primary off-site emissions will be traffic associated with Vancil Road SE.
c. Proposed measure to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if
any:
Vegetation buffers will surround the site on the south, east and west. This buffer will
help minimize off-site impacts of airborne particulates.
3. Water
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. It
appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
No.
(2) Will the project require any work aver, in, or adjacent to (within 200
feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach
available plans.
Na.
(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.
N/A
(5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note the
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.
N o.
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.
No.
(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 follgwing chemicals...; agricultural; etc.).
Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems,
the number of houses to be serviced (if applicable), or the number of
animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
N/A
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.
Source of runoff will be from the development of the onsite improvements,
building and paved parking. No other offsite runoff contributes to the site
drainage. Surface water runoff from impervious area will be collected,
treated in wet tanks, and percolated in retention areas onsite. Roof drains
will be percolated into the retention systems on site.
(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:
As stated the surface water will be treated (6 month storm per WDOE guidelines)
prior to percolating into retention areas on site.
4. PLANTS
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
X deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
X shrubs
X grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants; water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
_X_ other types of vegetation hazelnut tree prove
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Vegetation and topsoil will be removed from the site during the grading process.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plahts, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
Shrubs, trees and groundcover will be planted as part of a complete landscape installation.
See attached Landscape Plan.
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, songbirds then
mammals: deer, bear, elk, b other: ice, odents
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, r:
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None.
Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Landscaping will provide forage and nesting habitat for wildlife.
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.
Electric power for heating, lighting and cooking.
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:
The project will meet or exceed the State of Washington's Energy Code.
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.
Only the normal hazards associated with a residential community including emergency
medical, fire protection and police services.
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Police, fire and emergency medical services maybe required.
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
Sanitary and storm water drainage systems will meet or exceed local requirements.
The buildirig will be designed to meet or exceed Uniform Building Code
Requirements. Added tax revenue generated from this project will offset the costs
of a slight increase in required emergency services.
b. Noise
(1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
Vehicular traffc from Vancil Road SE.
(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 come from construction activity between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m,
Long-term noise will come from an increase in traffic.
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction activity will be limited by local noise ordinances, which will control the
hours of operation.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site is currently vacant. Adjacent properties are commercial to the north and southwest.
Residential to the southeast and east.
b. Has the site Been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
The site has a small overgrown grove of hazelnut trees remain. No agriculture uses other
than the trees has been observed.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
There are currently no structures on site.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
C-1, Commercial Zone -
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Commercial
g. If applicable, what is the Shoreline Master Program designation of the site?
N/A
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so,
specify.
N o.
Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
Residents: 88 to 104 residents
Total: 88 to 104 residents
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:
Use of site as multi-family to act as transition beiween commercial to the north and
residential to the south. Pedestrian connections with adjacent commercial.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
44 units will be added in the middle income rent range.
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:
N/A
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?
Height is 32' - 6". Building materials will consist of vinyl siding, vinyl shakes and board and
batten. ~-
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
The proposed project will meet all local height and set back requirements and will incorporate
architectural features and color to present and aesthetically pleasing development. Proposed
project will meet the City of Yelm design standards.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
Light from the parking lot and vehicular traffic will occur between dusk and dawn.
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:
Parking lot lighting will be designed to focus only on the proposed site by the use of cut-off
diffusers.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Park approximately 1 mile to the west. Golfing approximately 2 miles to the west and open
space on site in excess of 10% of the total lot area.
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:
Open space on site to accommodate recreational activities. See attached Site Plan.
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.
No.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific,
or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
N/A
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.
Vancil Road SE. See attached Site Plan.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to
the nearest transit stop?
No, public transit exist at intersection of Vancil Road and Yelm Ave with two trips daily to
Olympia and return. Approximately Ya mile.
c. Haw many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate?
The project will add 88 stalls. No stalls currently exist on the site.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads
or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public ~,
or private). _
No ~ e~ ~~ ~~ may, Z %e b , .,i~~7.
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.
290 vehicular trips per day. Peak volumes occur weekdays PM.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None
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 project will require some increased need for public services located in the area such as `"~
police and fire protection and schools.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. ~
Added tax revenue, conformance with applicable local and state building code etc. ~~~
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Utilities
a. ~Eircle~ t" Ctrs ctt••e ly~a eat the site: electricity tural ga ,water efuse
service, lephone sanitary sewe ,septic system, o ier.
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, ~~ i-,~
All utilities indicated in 16(a) above will be proposed. ~ ~ x,034- v
Step sanitary sewer connection to Vancil Rd; water main connection to existing loop around
Safeway store from Vancil Road to Yelm Ave East, power service (PSE) from Vancil Road,
telephone and cable from Vancil Road.
Water /Sewer /Storm Water
City of Yelm
PO Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
Contact: John Yanasak -Sewer
Contact: Barb Christenson -Water
Telephone
YCOM Networks
PO Box 593
Yelm, wa 98597
360.458.2171
Natural Gas
Puget Sound Energy
BOT-018, PO Box 91269 /
Bellevue, WA 98009-9269Bellevue, WA 98009-9269
1-800-321-4123
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C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the
lead agency is relying hem to make its decision.
Signature`,
Date Submitted: Q I 1 3 ~ I Q I