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20130325 Marked Up Evvironmental Checklist 10152013 �./. V ] Fee ���� T�pip �li Gy 0 f l Q�i m B�te Received Q � File No. � Community Development Department ENVIRONMENTAL ELM CHECKLIST WASHINGTON instructions: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires all governmentai 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 EIS 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 some basic information about your proposal. The City will use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal a�e significant and require preparation of an EIS. You must answer each question accurately, carefully and to the best of your knowledge. Answer the questions briefly, but give the best description you can. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need for experts. If you do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "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. Some 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 over a period of time or on 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 for determining if there may be significant adverse impacts. Nonproject Proposals Only: Complete both the checklist (even though many questions may be answered "does not apply") and the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (part D). For nonproject 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 Yelm Aue W (360)458-3835 Yelm, WA 98597 (360)458-3144 FAX wmw.ci.yelm.wa.us � � � CITY OF YELM CITY USE ONLY FEE: 5150.00 ENVIRONMENTAI. CHECKLIST DATE REC'D BY: FILE NO. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if any: Yelm SW We111A Development 2. Name of appiicant: City of Yelm 3. Address, phone number and email address of applicant and of any other contact person: Stephanie Ray, Project Manager 105 Yelm Avenue West Yelm, WA 98597 4. Date checklist prepared: August 28, 2013 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): ,\� Project completion in 2015. �� 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or �� �� connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. � None now but a separate SEPA will be pursued if necessary. � � '\J � \� 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be (/\- prepared, directly related to this proposal. v �� , Draft Southwest Well 1A Treatment Facility, Booster Pump Station, and Reservoir �\ Preliminary Design Repo�t RH2 City of Yelm Water Rights Mitigation Plan 2011 City of Yelm Southwest Well 1A Development Report 2011 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. Permit for Water Right No. G2-29085 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. City of Yelm Conditional Use Permit, City of Yelm Building Permit, Department of Health Project Approval. City of Yelm Site Development/Grading Permit fi � ;f City of Ye/m Environmenta/Check/!st Page 1 � ' � � 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 Construction of: • Off-site water, sewer, storm, and reclaimed water main (approximately 2,500 �F) . Treatment Facility-Sodium hypochlo�ite feed and pyrolusite filtration for manganese removal, on-site sodium hypochlo�ite generation for disinfection, polymer feed for backwash solids settling, and backwash water recycling process. Treatment processes will be designed for 1450 gpm with future expansion to 2100 gpm. • Reservoir-600,000 gallon at-grade steel tank • Booster Pump Station-three 600 gpm pumps 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 �ange, 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. Site is located along Tahoma Boulevard SE west of its intersection with Dotson Street SE at latitude 46.941233 N and longitude 122.635519 W (Section 23, Township 17N, Range 01E)tax parcel number 78640000024 Plat of Tahoma Terra, Ph 1 Div 1; BLA080229YL TR F. Document 4027040 & Affidavit of Correction per AFN 4432054. See site plan. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): at, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Fairly flat with the exception of 25% in the area around an existing pond. 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. Sandy silt d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None indicated in the Engineering Geology Report prepared for this project. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. City of Yelm Environmenta/Checklist Pa9s Z ;� i� �� w� The project wili require 2000+/-CY of excavation for the proposed storm pond and on-site facilities. Excavated soil may be stockpiled on-site and used for construction fill or landscaping purposes. Some import fill will be delivered from an approved site� f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Possible minor e�osion may result of clearing, and construction activities. No water features exist in the immediate vicinity of the site, thus the potential for sediment Vansport and water quality impacts to downstream receiving waters is minimal. Best management practices will be follawed. g, About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surFaces after project construction such as asphalt or buildings? Approximately 30°!0. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Standard erosion control measures and BMP's will be utilized to the maximum extent practical to reduce and control erosion and earth impacts associated with the project. 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. Temporary gas and diesel powered vehicle and construction equipment emissions (exhaust)will occur during the project's construction. The emergency generator will be operated for routine maintenance purposes, and will be used during power outages. No other long-term air emissions are expected to result from the project. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Standard energy efficient machinery and equipment Construction equipment is required to meet all local, state and federal regulations relating to air emissions. 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, salfinrater, lakes, ponds)? If yes, describe type and provide names. State what stream or river it flows into? There are no su�face water bodies on or in the immediate vicinity of the site. There is a type 5 stream over 1000 feet to the east. 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. No. City oi Ye/m Environmental Checklist Page 3 � � 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from su�face water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. Not applicable, 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Not applicable. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the site plan, ) Not applicable. t. \ 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. � Not applicable. q b. Groundwater: \ �� 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? ����� Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. � Yes. Water will be withdrawn from the new well source and served to City � � customers. Groundwater withdraw will range from 1450 gpm to 2100 gpm. , ��\� �� � _� 2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity, �� protection, recharge areas, etc. � ��, TqU aquifer. Good water quality. � The deep aquifer has a quantity of 2100 gpm based upon step pumping �� test Water quality was good except for elevated manganese levels. 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. Sewer will be piped off site. Treatment backwash water will be trucked off site. 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? y�� Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. U� Approved stormwater facility for impervious surface runoff and one hour ����� �� overflow fo�water �eservoir. ���\ O� �4� The filtration process will create some backwash filament and will be � �j7 disposed of as described in the preliminary design report. ��L�' �� 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. �L�� No. The potential for waste materials to enter ground or surface waters is very low due to site topography characteristics, lack of nearby surface water features and proposed design/environmental planning associated with the project. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Page 4 �� ��� �,"'� �J� 'J� d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water (� � � �' �,`� impacts, if any: `l�' ��' �.� �' Sto�mwater system wiii be design and approved per the DOE Managementv ��� Manual for Western Washington. . � 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs _x_ rasse pasture crops or grains wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, otner water plants: water lily, eelgrass, mi�oil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or alte�ed? Grading will remove some grass and reseeding of disturbed areas when complete. c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Not applicable.According to US Fish and Wildlife Environmental Conservation System there are two plants that are threatened in Thurston County(White Bluffs Bladderpod and Umtanum Desert Buckwheat), neither of these plants are located near or on the site. d. Proposed tandscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Landscaping per City of Yelm Development Guidelines 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, on bird�s, other: mammals: ee , bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other: b. List any priority, th�eatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known.According to US Fish and Wildlife Environmental Conservation System there are three animals that are threatened or endangered in Thurston County(Marbled Murrelet, Northern Spotted Owl, Pygmy Rabbit). None of these animals are located near or on the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. The project site is not known to be part of a migration route; however, the region is considered part of the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds. City of Yelm Environmenta/Checklist Page 5 :� � ' � z � d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wiidlife, if any: None proposed. 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 ene�gy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc. The completed project will use electric power and oil. The proposed facility will be powered via electricity. A backup engine generator with fuel tank will be constructed on-site for emergency power failure. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Not applicable. 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: None proposed. 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 could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. The completed well and treatment facility will house chemicals for water disinfection and treatment, which pose additional environmental health and safety hazards not currently existing at the site. �C�� 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. � ,\ r e i n"u r e d b c o n t a c t w i t h h az ar dous chemicals � � If City personnel a � y � emergency services will be required. In the event of a chemical spill, the City will initiate hazardous waste cleanup services. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Special design considerations will be incorporated into the building. Separate rooms with spill monitoring and alarm equipment will be provided. Secondary containment systems will control the potential for any health hazards. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? Well and booster pumps may create noise during times of operation. Emergency generator will be used during power outages and will create noise. 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. Well and booster pumps and emergency generator. Pumps may be operated on a continual basis. Emergency generator only during power outages. City of Yelm Environmenta/Checklist Page 6 z t � � 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Landscaping and location of facilities will minimize noise impacts. Construction operating hours will be limited to normal business hours. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Site is vacant Adjacent property includes a park and residential housing community. b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so, describe. Not applicable. c. Describe any structures on the site. Site is vacant d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Not applicable. e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Master Plan Community. f. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Master Plan Community. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the v��g, site? �,,,�� � Not applicable. � ,;� � � � � �� h. Has any part of the site been classified as a"natural resource", "critical" or `� V J 0�� "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Not applicable. i. Approximately how many people would �eside or work in the completed project? Less than 1 full time equivalent employee. The completed project will not include any residences or offices; however, daily operations site visits will continue to occur by City staff j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Not applicable. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None proposed. I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Conditional Use Permit approval. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Not applicable. City of Yelm Environmental Checklist Pa9e 7 � T �� b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Not applicable. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not applicable. 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the pnncipal exterior building material(s) proposed? Approximately 35 feet b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Reservoir may obstruct views of undeveloped housing areas. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Landscaping and painting 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Building entrance lighting, including motion sensors and photocell control, is proposed as part of the project and will be designed consistent with the City's Code. The building entrance lighting will only operate at night when activated by the photocell or motion sensor if switched into auto and activated by the light switch when switched into hand. The proposed lighting provides minimal glare and is intended only to light the immediate areas surrounding the building entrance doors. 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 proposed. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational oppo�tunities are in the immediate vicinity? 1.5 acre park adjacent of facility. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. Not applicable. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide �ecreation opportunities: None proposed. City of Ye/m Environmenta/CheckJfst Page 8 � �, 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, nationai, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. According to the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington Heritage Register, there are no listed historic sites that exist on or within the immediate vicinity of the project. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Not applicable. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None proposed. 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. Served by Tahoma Boulevard. Commercial driveway access from Tahoma Boulevard to the project site and off of future road improvements on the other side of the site. b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist for transit service? No. No known plans at this time. Nearest public transportation is Intercity Transit Route 94 at SR507 and Yelm Avenue. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Two to four spaces will be added. None will be removed. 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). Not as part of this project. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity ofl 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. Daily operations site visits by City staff will occur at a typical rate of less than 4-6 trips per day. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Not applicable. 15. Public Services City of Yelm Environmenta/Checklist pa�g 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: No immediate increased need for public services is anticipated with this project. Fire protection and the various spill response authorities shall be notified of the chemicals on site. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None proposed. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. Electricity,water,telephone, sewer 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. City of Yelm utility services, Puget Sound Energy, Fairpoint Communications, Verizon C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true d complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the City of Yelm is re i on them to make its decision. �--_.------�- Signature: ""�---�� � *��� ^1 Date Submitted: " -- , , 'i , ; i i � I i ; � � ; ,, i, � I: City of Yelm EnvJronmental Checklist Page 10 �� ,;� SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHECK�IST FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (Do not use this sheet for project actions.) When answering these questions, be aware of the extent of the proposai, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposai, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal 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, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? � Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect critical or environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection, such as parks, wildemess, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or natural resource areas? � ! Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: City of Yelm Environmentat Checklist �9e�� i '�� _ . . $� i � � 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: z � 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation 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. i s � �� i i , � City of Ye/m Environmental Check/ist Page 12