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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST DATE REC'D
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A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if any:
St Columban Catholic Church Classroom Addition
2. Name of applicant:
BCRA/Christine Phillips, Planner 8�Jim Wolch, Architect
3. Address, phone number and email address of applicant and of any other contact person:
BCRA
2106 Pacific Ave., Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 627-4367
St. Columban Catholic Church
506 First Street South
Yelm, WA 98597
(360)458-2360
4. Date checklist prepared:
May 9, 2014
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Yelm
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Construction to begin as soon as permits are in hand.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
No future work is planned at this time.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal.
Traffic Memo; by Heath 8 Associates, Inc; May 2014
Geotechnical Engineering Report; by Associated Earth Sciences; May 8, 2014
Stormwater Site Plan; by BCRA Engineers; May 2014
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 other governmental applications are pending or planned
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Typical Building and Site Development Permits, City of Yelm
Septic System review; Thurston County Health Dept.
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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.
Addition of a standalone building of approximately 5,300 SF for 8 classrooms,
administrative and restroom spaces, and minor related site development. This
building will house existing religious education programs that are currently
managed elsewhere on site.
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.
The site is located at 506 First Street South.
Parcels under ownership: 2271933-0801, -0805, -1100 �-1200.
Proposed addition is located on parcel 22719330801.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. 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)?
The area of the proposed work is basically flat. Steepest slope of the
overall property is at the NW corner, between the parking area and Mill
Road where the property was graded to accommodate the parking to a 4:10
slope.
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, 0 to 3% slopes;
Spanaway stony sandy loam, 0 to 3% slopes
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity?
If so, describe.
There is no history of unstable soils in the vicinity of the site.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
The site will be graded to prepare for the building pad and to drain water
away from the new building. There are approximately 750 cubic yards of
earthwork.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe.
Erosion is not anticipated as a direct result of clearing or construction
activities on the subject site.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction such as asphalt or buildings?
Total site area is 7.77 acres or approximately 338,691 SF. Additional
Building and impervious will be a maximum of 8,000 SF for an addition of
2.4% site coverage.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if
any:
A temporary erosion control plan will be prepared and implemented during
the construction phase in accordance with City of Yelm Development
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.
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Emissions during construction are anticipated as a direct result of the
construction workers use of personal, company andlor subcontractor
vehicles to and from the site. Once the building is completed, emissions
are expected to return to their current state and typical of a church with
school use for traffic to and from the site, along with emissions from the
building's mechanical systems.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
No off-site emissions are anticipated to affect this proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
None proposed.
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
yes, describe type and provide names. State what stream or river it flows into?
There is a water reclamation facility pond within Cochrane Memorial Park
about 450' south of the proposed addition.
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.
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.
The proposed project does not require any surface water withdrawals or
diversions.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the
site plan.
The subject site is not within an identified 100-year floodplain.
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.
The proposed project does not involve discharges of waste materials into
surface waters.
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 will be discharged into the ground via underground
infiltration facilites. All stormwater runoff will be infiltrated.
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2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity, `/T ��
protection, recharge areas, etc. V
Stormwater runoff from the developed project will be infiltrated to recharge �,�?\�
the aquifer beneath the project. Since rooftops aren't considered pollution p�l
generating surfaces the stormwater isn't required to be treated and won't �� "
be treated prior to being infiltrated.
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).
The existing building is served by on on-site STEP system. It is proposed
that this building will tie into that system.
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.
Roof runoff will be captured and directly conveyed to the onsite infiltration
system.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
It is not anticipated that waste materials will enter the ground or surface
waters.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any:
Stormwater runoff from the developed project will be infiltrated to recharge
the aquifer beneath the project.
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
X 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?
The proposed area for the addition is currently grassed.
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:
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Proposed landscaping will be in compliance with City of Yelm regulations.
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, sonqbirds, , �
other: birds tvpical of suburban environments such as iavs, crows,
sparrows etc are likelv to be seen on or near site.
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: small mammals tvpical of
suburban environments such as rodents/squirrels, raccoons are likely to Y `
be seen on or near the site. �
fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other: None ����;-
b. List an riorit , threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the �
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None known. �
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. �
The City of Yelm is within the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds. Migrating
species of geese and ducks can be found in lakes, ponds, wetlands and
waterways of the area and are probably often found at the ponds in
Cochrane Memorial Park and Lake McKenzie. Key rest stops are not
known to be located within this site.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None needed.
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 projecYs energy needs? Describe whether it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc.
Electric—Power and lighting and heat.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
The proposed project will not affect adjacent properties as it is a single
story building and located approximately 100' from the closest property
line.
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:
Washington State energy requirements will be met when designing
building shell, lighting, heating, and ventilation equipment.
7. Environmental Health
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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.
There are no known or anticipated environmental health hazards for this
proposal.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services are anticipated.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None needed.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example:
traffic, equipment operation, other)?
Existing noise is mostly from traffic on adjacent streets.
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 would result from construction activities. After
construction is complete noise levels will return to current states.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
None needed.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Currently the site is occupied by a church with related school facilities.
The closest adjacent off-site are a strip malls and warehouse building to
the northeast of the proposed building location and an office building
across First Street. Past the office building and to the northwest is a golf
and country club facility. Other uses in the vicinity include a park to the
south and single family residential uses.
b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so,
describe.
Not in known history of site.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Two single story church buildings of 3848 $8424 SF
Single story school building of 4504 SF
Two-story office building totaling 2554 SF
Two-story residential building of 3092 SF
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No structures will be demolished with this proposal.
e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
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C-1, Commercial
f. What is the cu�rent zoning classification of the site?
C-1, Commercial
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the
site?
Not applicable.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a "natural resource", "critical" or
"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify.
The City critical area maps indicate that the property is located outside of
wetlands, flood zones, and high ground water area. All of Yelm is
considered a critical aquifer recharge area.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
No changes to existing as this is a relocation of current programs.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
No changes to existing as this is a relocation of current programs.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None needed.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any:
The proposed work will continue the existing use and characteristics of the
site uses. The proposed structure will be similar is massing and design to
existing on-site structures.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing.
Not applicable.
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 needed.
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?
The height of the proposed structure will be approximately 25 feet.
Materials will consist of wood framed building with fiber cement siding and
asphalt shingle roof.
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No significant views will be altered or obstructed.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Proposed structure will be comparable in design and massing to other on-
site buildings.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
No changes to existing parking lot lighting is planned. Light from
proposed building will include surfaced mounted lights at building
entrances and interior light emitted from windows. Light will mostly occur
when daylight hours are the shortest, at the start and ending of the typical
school day.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
Light and glare is not expected to be a safety hazard or interfere with
views.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
Off-site lights are not expected to affect this proposal.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
Any proposed exterior lighting will be shielded to direct light down and
away from adjacent properties.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
Cochrane Park is directly to the south of the site. Tahoma Golf 8� Country
Club is northwest of the proposal. Within a '/z mile radius are several
public schools with typical field sports.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe.
No recreational uses will be displaced with this proposal.
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.
No known places or objects are on or next to the site.
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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.
No landmarks or other evidence is known to be on or next to the site.
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.
First Street South is the main access to the site with a secondary access
point from Mill Road SE. Access to site will not change. No sidewalks
have been installed along either side of these streets except where
adjacent to the office on First Street and Cochrane Park on Mill Road.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist
for transit service?
Public transit does not currently serve the site. No plans exist to expand
service to and within Yelm beyond the existing Route 94. The closest stop
for route 94 is less than '/Z mile away at Yelm Ave and 3'd Street.
�. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would
the project eliminate?
There are currently approximately 82 parking stalls. There will be no
decrease in stall count.
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). �
No road frontage improvements are proposed at this time. �
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water, rail, or air �
transportation? If so, generally describe. v ��
No water, rail or air transportation will be used. � V
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? ����,
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If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. �� �
Per Heath 8�Associates Traffic Impact Analysis, 42 Sunday peak hour trips �
would occur from 10-11 a.m. ��
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None proposed.
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:
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The proposed building will house existing programs that are currently
managed elsewhere on site. No increases for public services.
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: electricitv, natural gas, water, refuse
service telephone, sanitary sewer, septic svstem, other.
No changes to existing services to the site are proposed.
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.
No changes to existing services to the site are proposed.
C. SIGNATURE
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.
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Signature: JVl ' .N` r� ' F �
Date Submitted: ��'1 t -�`�(�
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