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ENVIRONMENTAL
CHECKLIST
Instructions:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires al( governmental agencies to
consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. The
purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help identify impacts from your
proposal, to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal if it can be done, and to help the
City decide whether an ElS is required. An environmental impact statement {EIS) must
be prepared for any proposal with probable significant adverse impacts on
environmental quality.
This environmental checklist asks you to describe same basic information about your
proposal. The City will use this checklist to determine whether the environmental
impacts of your proposal are significant and require preparation of an EIS. You must
answer each question accurately, carefully and fo the best of your knowledge. Answer
the questions briefly, but give the best description you can, In mast cases, you should
be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the
need for experts. If you da not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your
proposal, write "do not know" ar "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions
now may avoid delays later. If the space provided is too small, feel free to attach
additional sheets.
Same questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and
landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the
city staff can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal even if you plan to do them
aver a period of time ar an different parcels of land. Attach any additional information
that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. You may be asked to
explain your answers or provide additional information far determining if there may be
significant adverse impacts.
Nonproject Proposals Oniy:
Complete both the checklist (even though many questions may be answered "does not
apply") and the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (part D}. For nanproject
actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property
or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area,"
respectively.
105 Yelrn Avenue Y~'est
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CITY OF YELM
ENVIRONMENTAL CFIECKLIST
CITY USE ONLY
FEE: _ $150.00
DATE RECD
BY:
FILE NO.
A. BACKGROUND
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Name of proposed project, if any:
America's Credit Union Yeim Branch
Name of applicant:
America's Credit Union
Address, phone number and email address of applicant and of any other contact person:
P.O. Box 33338; Fort hewis, WA 98433-0338
(253) 904-07.60
Date checklist prepared;
~7une 2010
Agency requesting checklist:
City o£ Ye1m
Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Begin construction in 207.7. ,
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Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, ar further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No
list any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
None
Da you know whether applications are pending far governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
No
List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
SEPA, Site Development, building and related permits.
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11. Give brief, complete description of your proposaf, 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.
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A new 4,300 sq, ft. credit union with drive through facility will
be built. 'Phc site is 0.73 acres and void of major vegetation, ~
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The site is served by standard utilities. There is no on-site we1.l
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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), I~ravide 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.
Project location is at 41.5 Yelm Avenue ~,ast.
The tax parcel. number is 227 1.934 2800.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. fwarth
a. General description of the site (circle one}:
fla rofling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope an the site {approximate percent slope)?
The steepest slope is approximately 3~.
c, What general types of sails 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.
Below the top soil. is Loose to medium dense recessional glacial
out wash consisting of gravely sand with scattered cobbles.
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,
Approxi.matel.y 11.1 cu. yd. of cut and 1,000 cu, yd, of fill.,
related to standard construction.
Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
Minor erosion during construction wi.1.l be temporary and
controlled by required measures including silt fences.
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g, About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction such as asphalt ar buildings?
Approximately 64~ impervious.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erasion, ar other impacts to the earth, if
any:
The site wi11 be professionally engineered by a civil. engineer
per city standards.
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, dust and exhaust fumes will be generated by
construction equipment. After completion of project, exhaust
will be emitted through normal banking traffic.
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:
During construction the site will. be watered as necessary to
control dust.
3. Water
a. Surface Water
1) Is there any surface water body or wetland on or in the immediate vicinity of the ~
site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? if V
yes, describe type and provide names. State what stream or river it flows into?
No
2) Will the ro~ect re uire an work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the ~,~
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described waters? €f 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. lndicate 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.
No
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flaodplain? 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 quanti#ies if known,
'T`here wil..l. be no withdrawal. of ground water. This site is
connected to city water service.
2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity,
protection, recharge areas, etc.
All of Xelm is considered a critica]. aquifer recharge area.
The city's critical area maps indicate that the property is
located outside of wetlands, floor zones and high ground water.
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 flaw?
Will this water flow into other waters? if so, describe.
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Storm water will be diverted to on-site treatment and then
infiltrated into the ground.
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Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water ~~
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The project will be professionally engineered per all ~,
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4, Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
x deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
x shrubs
x grasses
x 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?
Approximately 5 dead or damaged trees wall be removed.
existing landscaping will be cleared in the course at construction.
c. List threatened ar 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:
The project landscaping wa.1.1. be designed by a design professional
per applicable governmental. requirements.
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:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other:
b. List any priority, threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site.
None
c. Is the site part of a migration rou#e? If so, explain.
No
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None
6. l~nergy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, gasoline, heating ail, wood, solar etc.)
will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it
will be used far heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc.
El.ertricity and natural gas will. be used as principal
sources for heating, cooling and l.ighti.ng.
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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 ~rojeCt shat.]. meet or exceed the Washington State Energy
Code.
7. ~nvirpnmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spills, of hazardous waste, that could occur
as a result of this proposal? if so, describe.
No
~) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Kane
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)?
The major source of noise is vehicular noise generated by
Yelm Avenue.
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.
Noise associated with construction will be short term.
Long term noise will be vehicular traffic noise.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None
8, Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site currently serves as a single-family residence.
East and west: Si_ngle~-famit.y residential. North: Commercial.
b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so,
describe.
No
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c, Describe any structures an the site.
A 1,050 sq. ft, single-family residence with attached carport
and a 600 sq. ft. detached garage.
d. Will any structures be demolished? if so, what?
existing 1,050 sq. ft. house and 600 sq. ft. garage will be
removed.
e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
C-1 (Commercial3 in South Sub-Area.
f. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
C-1 (Commercial)
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the (~
si#e?
N/A
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a "natural resource", "critical" r ~~,2;L r-~.=1
"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. ~~ ~~.`~''~~'~,~'Y
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i, Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
8-10 people wil]. work in the completed project.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
2~-3 peap].e would be displaced due to the removal of the
existing si.ngl.e-family residence.
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:
This proposal is consistent with the existing zoning and
major goals or the comprehensive plan.
9. blousing
a. Approximateiy how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income hauling.
N/~
b, Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether
high, middle, or low-income housing.
One middle income, single-family residence will. be elimznated,
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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?
An entry tower is proposed at 28 feet. `I'kae standard ridge
height is at 22 feet. The exterior materials are brick, stucco,
and woad siding.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
None
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
No glare from the site will occur toward adjacent properties.
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?
Vehicle lights from Yelm Avenue.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
A11 exterior lighting will be designed to prevent glare and
Light impacts on adjacent properties.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
Golfing, mini-golf, and various schools with fields for youth
sports.
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
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13. Historic and Guttural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, ar proposed for, national, state, or local
preservation registers known to be on or next to the si#e? If so, generally
describe.
No
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce ar control impacts, if any:
N/A
~4. 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 north propexty edge is fronted by Yel.rn Avenue with sidewalk.
There is an existing driveway serving the site. An additional
exit~-only driveway is proposed.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? if not, what plans exist
far transit service?
Yes. The site is on the "Tnterci.ty Transit" bus line.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would
the project eliminate?
The complete praject will. have 20 parking stalls. None wi1.1.
be eliminated.
d. Will the proposal require any new sidewalks, trails, roads or s#reets, or
improvements to existing sidewalks, trails, roads ar 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 of} water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No
f. How many vehicular trips per day wauld be generated by the completed praject?
If known, indiaate when peak volumes would occur. .-~3 r ,, j, ,s,
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None
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1~. 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:
Upon completa.on of the project, fire and police protection
will be minimally impacted.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts an public services, if any.
None
16. Utilities
a. Ciro utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refu
rvice, telephone, sa itary sewer septic system,~~l7sr. ~"'
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.
Electricity, Natural gas - Puget Sound Energy
Water, Storm sewer, Sanitary sewer - City of Ye ].m
Refuse - LeMay
Phone - Fairpoint Communications
C, SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the City of Yelm is relyi n them to make its decision.
Signature:
Date Submitte 6 2x- 1~
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SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
{Da not use this sheet for project actions.)
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent of the proposal, or the types of
activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity ar at a
faster rate than if the praposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
How would the praposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air;
production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, ar marine life are:
Haw would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
4. Haw would the proposal be likely to use or affect critical or environmentally sensitive
areas or areas designated (ar eligible or under study) far governmental protection, such
as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat,
historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, ar natural resource areas?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it
would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transpar#ation or public
services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand{s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
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