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20140179 HE Complete Info Packet Mailing List 08142014 CITY OF YELM ( � (�(� 105YeImAveW Yelm, WA 98597 � � � � � Stephen K. Causseaux, Jr. � � McCarthy & Causseaux Law Office I� ( �� 902 S 10th St �� Tacoma, WA 98405 Stephanie Ray St. Columban Catholic Church 506 1 st St. S Yelm, WA 98597 Ed Foster Corp Catholic Archbishop 710 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98104 Jim Wolch BCRA 2106 Pacific Ave, Ste 300 Tacoma, WA 98402 4�� THE p�P,y� V l.I.y �f l e G m. 4 e�ef Community Development Department 105 Yelm Avenue West Yelm, WA 98597 YF:LM WASHINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING YELM HEARING EXAMINER DATE: Monday, August 25, 2014—9:00 AM PLACE: Yelm Public Safety Building, 206 McKenzie Avenue SE, Yelm WA PURPOSE: Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the following applications: �. Conditional Use Permit for St. Columban Catholic Church Case Number 20140179. A proposal by St. Columban Catholic Church to construct a 5,300 square foot education and administration building on the site of the existing St. Columban Church building. The site is located at 506 First Street South, Yelm, WA, Tax Parcel Numbers 22719330801, 22719330805, 22719331100, and 22719331200. The City of Yelm Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposal listed above. The Hearing Examiner will make a decision on these matters within 10 working days after the hearing. Testimony may be given at the hearings or through any written comments. Comments must be received by the close of the public hearing. Such written comments may be submitted to the City of Yelm at the address shown above or mailed to: City of Yelm Community Development Department, 105 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm WA 98597. Any related documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm WA 98597. For additional information, please contact Tami Merriman at (360) 458-8496. The City of Yelm provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. If you need special accommodations to attend or participate in this hearing, call the City Clerk, Janine Schnepf, at (360) 458-8402, at least 4 days before the meeting. ATTEST: City of Yelm Janine Schnepf, City Clerk DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE Published in the Nisqually Valley News: Friday,August 15, 2014 Posted in Public Areas:Wednesday,Wednesday,August 13,2014 OF TH'�I��, C i ty o f Ye Z m O�' '�i� °' � Site �lan Review Committee 105 Yelm Avenue West Yelm, WA 98597 YELM W4SHINGTON Case Number: 20140179 St. Columban Education Building Date: August 12, 2014 Applicant/Owner: St. Columban Catholic Church 506 15L Street South Yelm, WA 98597 Representative: Jim Wolch BCRA, INC 2106 Pacific Avenue, Suite 300 Tacoma, WA 98402 Request: Special Use Permit for expansion to existing Catholic Church site. Recommendation: Approval with conditions Exhibit I: Proposed Site Plan and Maps Exhibit II: Notice of Application and Comments Exhibit III: Determination of Nonsignificance and Comments Exhibit IV: Public Hearing Notice Proposal The applicant has applied for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review to construct a 5,300 square foot education and administration building on the site of the existing St. Columban Catholic Church. Property Characteristics The property is located at the corner of 15t Street South and Mill Road, Tax Parcel Numbers 22719330801, 22719330805, 22719331100, and 22719331200, known as 506 15Y Street South, Yelm, WA. The property is approximately 7.75 acres in area and is identified by the Yelm Zoning Code as being within the Commercial (C-1) zoning district. Churches and other places of worship are regulated by Chapters 17.66 and 17.84 YMC. Churches and other places of worship are allowed in all zones within the City through a special use and site plan review process. The C-1 district provides building setback requirements of 20 feet for rear yards, 10 feet for side yards, and 15 feet for front yards. The maximum building height is 40 feet. The existing church was originally constructed around 1950. The property was annexed into the City of Yelm in 1969. The church was expanded in 1990, prior to the adoption of the present Yelm Zoning Code codified at Title 17 YMC, therefore the church and associated structures are considered a pre-existing non-conforming use. A special use permit is required pursuant to Chapter 17.66 YMC for the expansion of the non-conforming use. The site includes an 8,400 +/- sq. ft. church building, a 4,500 +/- sq. ft. education building, a 3,850 +/- sq. ft. social hall, and a 2,500 +/- sq. ft. residence. The site also includes improved parking for all structures. The adjoining parcel includes a 3,000 +/- sq. ft. social hall with unimproved parking. The City of Yelm will provide police protection, water service, and sewer service. Fire protection services are provided by the Yelm Fire District (SE Thurston Fire/EMS). Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning The property abuts the City of Yelm Cochrane Park to the southeast; the properties to the north of this site are zoned and developed as commercial uses. The Tahoma Valley Golf Course is across SR 507 to the north. The proposed building is located on a site with an existing church and associated buildings. The project as conditioned meets City of Yelm development requirements and is a compatible use with surrounding properties. Notice of Application and Public Hearing Notice of this application was mailed to state and local agencies and property owners within 300 feet of the project site on June 20, 2014. In addition, the Notice was published on the City's website on June 20, 2014. Washington State Department of Ecology provided comment that if contaminates are found during construction, they must be notified and that a stormwater construction permit may be required. A local citizen commented in favor of the proposal stating it would benefit the congregation. Notice of the date and time of the public hearing before the Hearing Examiner was posted on the project site, on the City website, and mailed to the owners of property within 300 feet of the project site on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Page 2 of 10 Notice of the date and time of the public hearing was published in the Nisqually Valley News in the legal notice section on Friday, August 15, 2014. Concurrency Chapter 15.40 YMC requires the reviewing authority to determine that required urban infrastructure is available at the time of development. Concurrency means the facilities necessary to serve a proposed development are in place or planned for and properly funded with a reasonable expectation that the facilities will be in place at the time needed to preserve adopted levels of service. Concurrency with sewer infrastructure is achieved pursuant to Section 15.40.020 (B)(1) YMC when the project is within an area approved for sewer pursuant to the adopted sewer comprehensive plan for the City and improvements necessary to provide City standard facilities and services are present to meet the needs of the proposed development. The site is located in the City of Yelm's sewer system service, and is currently connected to the City sewer system. Improvements required to serve the project will be specifically identified during civil plan review. This satisfies the requirement for concurrency with sewer infrastructure. The Yelm Concurrency Management Code, Chapter 15.40 YMC, requires the Community Development Department to make a written finding of concurrency for any approval for a land division or site plan (including any development activity). For water, the finding must include the fact that "improvements necessary to provide city standard facilities and services are present or are in an approved and funding plan to assure availability in a time to meet the needs of the proposed development." While the City of Yelm has been proactive in water planning since 1994, when application was made with the Washington Department of Ecology for water rights sufficient to serve the City and its Urban Growth Area for 20 years of growth, the approval of these water rights by the Washington Department of Ecology, the Pollution Control Hearings Board, and the Thurston County Superior Court have been further appealed to the Washington State Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has yet to determine if it will accept the appeal on direct review. If it does accept the case, a decision is not anticipated within the next 18 to 24 months. If the Court does not accept the case, it will be remanded to the Court of Appeals and the timeline for a decision could be even longer. The City currently has sufficient water connections to serve some growth and existing connections. The proposed development is within the City's available capacity to serve and is expected to be fully complete and connected to the City's water system within the time period of available connections. As a result, the Community Development Department is able to make Page 3 of 10 a written determination that adequate provisions for potable water will be available when needed by the proposal. However, the State Building Code at Section 19.27.097 RCW requires evidence of water availability, and the issuance of a building permit by the City of Yelm is the City's commitment to serve a proposal with potable water. If the City does not have sufficient approved water connections at the time a building permit for the proposed development is ready to issue, the permit will be denied until additional water resources are available. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the adopted Fire Codes are met through the provision of adequate fire flow, or construction methods that reduce the required fire flow. Concurrency with transportation infrastructure is achieved pursuant to Section 15.40.020 (5)(c) YMC when the project: • Makes on-site and frontage improvements consistent with City standards and roads necessary to serve the proposed project consistent with safety and public interest; • Makes such off-site facility improvements, not listed on the capital facilities plan, as are necessary to meet City standards for the safe movement of traffic and pedestrians attributable to the project; • Makes a contribution to the facilities relating to capacity improvements identified in the adopted six-year traffic improvement program, in the form of a transportation facility charge. The project has frontage along 15t Street South (SR 507) and Mil) Road. Frontage improvements for these roads are currently incomplete and are required to be constructed to current standards. Section 4B.080 (C) Yelm Development Guidelines allows the City to determine when frontage improvements are required, and under certain circumstances may permit deferral of installation of such improvements to a later date. The applicant has requested a deferral of frontage improvements. There is public benefit in coordinating small improvements with a larger project such as through Local Improvement Districts (LID). The Traffic Impact Analysis submitted shows no significant impact to the two accesses to the site. Deferred frontage improvements shall be secured for installation at a later date by a waiver of protest, and commitment to participate in a local improvement district. This satisfies the requirement for concurrency with transportation infrastructure. Concurrency with school infrastructure is achieved pursuant to Section 15.40.020 (B)(4) YMC when the developer provides a letter from the local school district that the school facilities impacted by the proposed development are present, or are on an approved and funded plan, to Page 4 of 10 assure that facilities will be available to meet the needs and impacts of the proposed development. The proposed development will have no impact on the school system as it will not increase the number of students within the school district. Concurrency with fire protection is achieved pursuant to Section 15.40.020 (6) YMC when the developer makes a contribution to the fire protection facilities as identified in the most current version of the capital facilities plan adopted by the SE Thurston Regional Fire Authority and endorsed by resolution of the Yelm City Council. The Council has waived the fire impact fee by Resolution 533 until the SE Thurston Regional Fire Authority establishes a region wide impact fee. This fee is subject to change by City Council resolution and is collected at the time of building permit issuance. State Environmental Policy Act The City of Yelm SEPA Responsible Official issued a Determination of Non-significance based on WAC 197.11.340(2) on July 25, 2014. This determination is final and fulfills the City's responsibility for disclosure of potential significant environmental impacts. The Hearing Examiner may take action to deny or condition the proposal based on impacts identified in the environmental checklist or other environmental documents. Critical Areas The Mazama Pocket Gopher has been listed as a threatened species by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife since at least 2008. Yelm has protected this species through the implementation of the Critical Areas Code, Chapter 14.08 YMC. When a development occurs on property suspected to be occupied by the Mazama Pocket Gopher, the Community Development Department has required the applicant prepare a critical areas report which would include mitigation measures if it was determined that pocket gophers would be impacted by the proposed development. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is provided with notice of all threshold determinations issued pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act and the City consults with the Department when a critical areas report is required. In April, 2014, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Yelm subspecies of the Mazama Pocket Gopher as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. While the City of Yelm is not responsible for implementation or enforcement of the Endangered Species Act, it consults with the Service and provides notice to applicants that the pocket gopher is a federally protected species and a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may be required. As part of the environmental review process for the subject application, Community Development Department staff reviewed soil maps, which show the area of the proposed project to be of low suitability as habitat for the pocket gopher. Visual reconnaissance by City Page 5 of 10 staff showed no evidence that the property contains any protected species. Based on these facts, the Yelm Critical Areas Code would not require the preparation of a special report prior to approval of the project and the SEPA Responsible Official issued a determination of non- significance and forwarded the determination to both the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Neither agency commented on or objected to the determination. Compliance with Yelm's requirements under the Critical Areas Code does not ensure compliance with the provisions of the Endangered Species Act. The applicant should contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service with any questions about compliance with Federal standards for threatened species. Design Standards The proposal is required to meet the City of Yelm Design Guidelines for the Mixed Use District. The existing church and associated structures meet the intent of the design standards, and the new educational building is proposed to be located behind two existing structures and to the side of the church building. Building design standards require human scale buildings elements. Building elevation plans show the structure to have a gabled roof, and covered entry, building details to include cultured stone foundation with board and batten siding and articulation over doorways. To reduce the visual impact and apparent size of large blank walls, architectural and landscape treatment is required. The wall shown on the east elevation does not meet this requirement. In addition to the landscaping proposed, architectural treatment is required. The preliminary site plan shows sidewalks connecting the new building to all other buildings and parking areas within the site. Refuse The City of Yelm Development Guidelines, Design Guidelines, and Municipal Code provide guidance for refuse storage and screening. If additional refuse areas are needed, they are required to follow the following standards: Refuse areas are required to be accessible by LeMay, screened with a material and design compatible with the overall architectural theme of the associated structure, at least as high as the refuse container, and must be at least six-feet in height with a gate enclosure. No refuse container is allowed between a public street and the front of a building. Refuse collection areas must be designed to contain all refuse generated on site and deposited between collections, and refuse should not be visible from outside the refuse enclosure. Page 6 of 10 Transportation Yelm is a small compact community most directly affected by two state highways, SR 510 and SR 507, which bisect the community. These state routes are used by local residents for transportation throughout the City, and for access to commercial and residential areas throughout the community as well as serving regional traffic. The updated Transportation element of the Yelm Comprehensive Plan identifies a number of improvements designed to avoid the need to significantly widen existing streets, and particularly Yelm Avenue. New development impacts the transportation system in Yelm and, unless the improvements identified in the transportation plan are constructed, the City would need to require developers to pay the cost of internal street widening. The applicant has requested a deferral of frontage improvements. There is public benefit in coordinating small improvements with a larger project such as through Local Improvement Districts (LID). The Traffic Impact Analysis submitted shows no significant impact to the two accesses to the site. Deferred frontage improvements shall be secured for installation at a later date by a waiver of protest, and commitment to participate in a local improvement district. Water Supply The site is within the water service area as identified in the Yelm Water System Plan and is currently connected to the water system. The site plan submitted with the proposal shows water connection to this building at an existing meter located on 15t Street SE (SR 507). Civil engineering plans must prove that the existing meter size is adequate to serve this additional building. An engineers estimate for water usage will be required as part of the civil plan submission. Water connections are based on a consumption rate of 875 cubic feet per month. Connection fees will be calculated utilizing the water consumption calculations provided by the civil engineer as part of the civil plan review process. Section 246-290-490 WAC, requires that the City take measures to ensure that contamination does not occur as a result of cross connection. The applicant is required to install a Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly device at the service at all water meters. The site is irrigated with City of Yelm reclaimed water. If any additional irrigation meters are installed, a backflow prevention device will be required for all irrigation connections between the irrigation system and the water meter. The State Building Code at Section 19.27.097 RCW requires evidence of water availability and the issuance of a building permit by the City of Yelm is the City's commitment to serve a proposal with potable water. Page 7 of 10 Sewer System The site is located in the City of Yelm's sewer system service, and is currently connected to the sewer system. The site plan submitted with the proposal shows sewer connection to this building via a shared S.T.E.P. sewer tank with an existing building. Civil engineering plans must include S.T.E.P. tank sizing calculations showing that the existing S.T.E.P. tank is sized adequately to serve this additional building. Sewer connections are based on the water consumption rate of 875 cubic feet per month. Connection fees will be calculated utilizing the water consumption calculations provided by the civil engineer as part of the civil plan review process. Parking The City of Yelm Development Guidelines, Design Guidelines, and Municipal Code address parking regulations from many aspects. These considerations include the design of lots, the number of stalls required, pedestrian pathways within lots, and safety. The requirements of off-street parking and loading facilities and their design are regarded as the minimum; however, the owner, developer or operator of the premises for which the parking facilities are intended shall be responsible for providing adequate amounts and arrangement of space for the particular premises even though such space or its arrangement is in excess of the minimum set forth. A church is required to provide one parking stall for each 10 occupants, based on the maximum occupancy load. The site has adequate parking for the church. The new building will be used for children during church services, as well as classroom and administration during non-service times. No additional parking is required for this building. Stormwater Quality and Quantity Impervious surfaces create stormwater runoff which, when uncontrolled and untreated can create health, safety, and environmental hazards. This proposal does not include any additional impervious surfaces. Roof runoff will be infiltrated onsite via individual drywells Landscaping Landscaping and screening are necessary to provide screening between compatible and incompatible land uses, to safeguard privacy and to preserve the aesthetic assets of the City. Chapter 17.80 YMC requires all development to provide on-site landscaping. Page 8 of 10 Landscaping is required around the proposed building. The preliminary landscape plan shows landscaping around the building that meets minimum landscape requirements, as well as adding additional trees adjacent to the parking area. Existing landscaping on site is adequate for the remaining parking areas and perimeter. The site is irrigated with City of Yelm reclaimed water. If any additional irrigation meters are installed, a backflow prevention device will be required for all irrigation connections between the irrigation system and the water meter. The City of Yelm also promotes water conservation and will require the final landscaping plan to address the following requirements: • Specify water efficient plant species for the Pacific Northwest. • Choose irrigation devices and design the irrigation system to positively prevent runoff or overspray onto impermeable hardscape under all conditions regardless of wind or possible equipment misalignment. • Assign separate station/zones (hydrozones) to areas with dissimilar water or scheduling requirements. For example; separate zones should be designed for trees, shrubs, flowers, shady areas, sunny areas, drip irrigation and sprinklers. • Locate sprinkler heads based on a thorough evaluation of physical, environmental, and hydraulic site conditions, including wind. The design must not permit sprinklers to overspray onto impermeable hardscape under any condition. • Specify drip irrigation for all zones planted in one-gallon or larger size. � Specify weather-based irrigation controllers (WBIC). • Specify check valves wherever necessary to prevent low-head drainage. The final landscaping plan shall provide complete detail of the landscape plants, features and irrigation requirements. Staff Recommendation Based on the Analysis, Findings, and Conditions of Approval, staff finds that the project, as conditioned, meets the City's minimum requirements and standards. Staff recommends that the Hearing Examiner approve 20140179 Special Use Permit for the St. Columban education building, as proposed and conditioned herein. 1. The proposed building shall connect to the City S.T.E.P. sewer system. Civil engineering plans shall include a S.T.E.P. tank sizing report to show that the existing S.T.E.P. tank is sized appropriately for the additional connection of this building, or if a new tank is required. Additional sewer connections may be required based on water usage calculations. 2. The proposed building shall connect to City water service. An estimate of water usage is required as part of civil plan review. The civil plans shall include calculations to Page 9 of 10 show that the existing meter is adequately sized for this building connection or if a new water meter is required to be installed. Water connection fees are based on a consumption rate of 875 cubic feet per month. 3. The State Building Code at Section 19.27.097 RCW requires evidence of water availability and the issuance of a building permit by the City of Yelm is the City's commitment to serve a proposal with potable water. 4. All conditions for cross connection control shall be met, as required in Section 246- 290-490 WAC. 5. Deferred frontage improvements shall be secured for installation at a later date by a waiver of protest, and commitment to participate in a Local Improvement District (LID). 6. Architectural treatment is required for the blank wall at the east elevation pursuant to the City of Yelm Design Guidelines. 7. The civil engineering plans shall include a detailed landscape plan consistent with the preliminary landscape plan, to include water efficient plant species. If additional irrigation is proposed, it shall be consistent with the following water conservation requirements: • Choose irrigation devices and design the irrigation system to positively prevent runoff or overspray onto impermeable hardscape under all conditions regardless of wind or possible equipment misalignment. • Assign separate station/zones (hydrozones) to areas with dissimilar water or scheduling requirements. For example; separate zones should be designed for trees, shrubs, flowers, shady areas, sunny areas, drip irrigation and sprinklers. • Locate sprinkler heads based on a thorough evaluation of physical, environmental, and hydraulic site conditions, including wind. The design must not permit sprinklers to overspray onto impermeable hardscape under any condition. • Specify drip irrigation for all zones planted in one-gallon or larger size. • Specify weather-based irrigation controllers (WBIC). • Specify check valves wherever necessary to prevent low-head drainage. 8. Best Management Practices (BMP's) are required during construction. All roof drain runoff shall be infiltrated on each lot utilizing individual drywells. 9. The civil engineering plans shall include a fire hydrant plan consistent with the Yelm Development Guidelines which includes the proposed location of all hydrants and service lines and fire flow calculations for all existing and proposed hydrants. 10. 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Community Development Department 105 Yelm Ave W YELM, WA 98597 L 360-458-3835 w�sHirvrnr�.w NOTICE OF APPLICATION Mailed on: June 20.2014 PROJECT NAME: St. Columban Education Building PROJECT LOCATION: 506 ist St S,Yelm,WA 98597 PROJECT PARCEL NUMBER(S): 2271933-0801, 22T1933-1200, 2271933-1100, and 2271933-0805 LAND USE CASE NUMBER: 20140179 An application submitted by Stephanie Ray, St. Columban Catholic Church, 506 1S�St S,Yelm,WA, 98597,for the above referenced project was received by the City of Yelm on May 22, 2014. The City has determined the application to be complete on June 3, 2014. The application and any related documents are available for public review during normal business hours at the City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Avenue W., Yelm WA. For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department at 360- 458-3835. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction of a new education building. ENVIRONMENTAL and OTHER DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION: Site Plan, Environmental Checklist,Traffic Impact Analysis,and Geotechnical Report. Additional Information or Project Studies Requested by the City: N/A No preliminary determination of consistency with City development regulations has been made. At minimum,this project will be subject to the following plans and regulations: City of Yelm Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Title 17 YMC, Critical Areas Ordinance Chapter 14.08 YMC, Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, International Building Code, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)Title (14), Road Design Standards, and Platting and Subdivision Title (16). The City of Yelm invites your comments early in the review of this proposal. Comments should be directed to Tami Merriman, Community Development Department, 105 Yelm Ave W, Yelm WA 98597, 360-458-3835. THE 15-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ENDS AT 5:00 PM ON July 8, 2014 This notice has been provided to appropriate local and state agencies, and property owners within 300 feet of the project site. These recipients wil!also receive the following items when available or if applicable: Environmental Threshold Determination, Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Final Decision. If the proposed project requires a City Council decision, it will be mailed to all those who participate in the public hearing and to anyone else requesting the decision in writing. Additionally, there will be a 14-day public comment period if an environmental determination is issued. Opportunities for appeal occur within twenty one (21) days after the date the environmental determination is issued. City Council decision can be appealed through Superior Court. Appeals of site plan review decisions may be filed within 14 days of Notice of Final Decision. 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J ,�� i i I _ �\ �� 'I I W a �— _ � S�.� j � � - �, j � ' � �. f { � � .� ��y' I b v\i � � ; i � � i � I, � �� 1�p`—� � �.X � I , ' '( p�� M � � �� i _— I � � �� '. � , � 1j ` —_.___ . � � , � '�g � i . i '� - - �� ` � i ,_� ; � � � ;' �' °3' � �, a i ,� . - � " � , � � i/ �` 1�1�� d 3� ��'' �. i II . � � i a� z� I g �� - - -- / � �- --- I a �I ; ,. i i ' _' -------- W o ; ; -' ( _,- j i i . _ . _- - �{ _ �T t---- ' ' � II _, __ __ �� a ( ' �� I �- � � _-'� -�f � I ,, r � I i � I ��` -��' � �� ,�,�- � _ � __ ~' ��\ � I �_��-- \ � '� / � '��' I I � � � .,._.,�. � I � . � ��ST�T�G� O� ti+ ,J y i STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47775 •Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 •(360)407-6300 711 for Washington Relay Service •Persons with a speech disability can cal!877-833-6341 July 8,2014 City of Ye merriman -�--�� ' Your address Community Development Department 4,� , � is in the 105 Yelm Avenue West -��`��'-�*�; watershed Yelm, WA 98597 ' ,� ! - �- ��' Dear Ms. Nlerriman: Thank you for the oppornmity to comment on the notice of application for the St. Columban Education Buiiding project(Land L�se Case No. 20140179) located at 506 1'r Street South as proposed by Stephanie Ray, St. Columban Catholic Church. The Department of Ecology (Ecology) reviewed the information provided and has the following comnient(s): TOXICS CLEANUP: Mohsen Kourehdar (360)407-6256 If contamination is suspected,discovered, or occurs durin�the proposed SEPA action, testing of the potentially contaminated media must be conducted. If contamination ot soil or groundwater is readily apparent, or is revealed by testing, Ecology must be notified. Contact the Environmental Report TrackinQ System Coordinator in the Southwest ReDional Office (SWRO) at(360)407-6300_ For assistance and information about subsequent cleanup and to identify the type of testing that will be required, contact Mohsen Kourehdar with the SWRO, Toxic Cleanup Program at the phone number given above_ SEPA REVIEWER: Sonia Niendoza WATER QUALITY CONTACT: Deborah Cornett(360) 407-7269 Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or consmiction_ These control measures must be effective to prevent stormwater runoff from carr_ying soil and other pollutants into surfac�water or storm drains that lead to waters of the state_ Sand, silt, clay particles, and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered to be pollutants. Any discharge of sediment-laden runoff or other poltutants to waters of the state is in violation of Chapter 90.48 RCW, Water Pollution Control, and WAC 173-201A, Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement action. The following construction activities require coverage under the Construction Stormwater Generat Permit: July 8, 2014 Page 2 (. Clearing, grading and/or excavation that results in the disturbance of one or more acres and discharges stormwater to surface waters of the State; and 2. Clearing, grading and/or excavation on sites smaller than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, if the common plan of development or sale will ultimately disturb one acre or more and discharge stormwater to surface waters of the State. a) This includes forest practices (including, but not limited to, class IV conversions) that are part of a construction activity that will result in the disti.ubance of one or more acres, and discharge to surface waters of the State; and 3_ Any size construction activity discharging stormwater to waters of the State that Ecology: a) Determines to be a significant contributor of pollutants to waters of the State of Washington. b) Reasonably expects to cause a violation of any water quality standard. If there are known soillground water contaminants present on-site, additional information (including, but not limited to: temporary erosion and sediment control plans; stormwater pollution prevention plan; list of known contaminants with concentrations and depths found; a site map depicting the sample location(s); and additional studies/reports regarding contaminant(s))will be required to be submitted. You may apply online or obtain an application from Ecology's website at: http://www.ecv.wa.gov/Qro�rams/wq/stormwater/construction/- A�plication. Construction site operators must apply for a permit at least 60 days prior to discharginD stormwater from construction activities and must submit it on or before the date of the first public notice. Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such, they may not constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action. If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments, please contact the appropriate reviewing staff listed above_ Department of Ecology Southwest Regional Office (SM:St. Columban Education 131dg) cc: Deborah Cornett, WQ Josh Klimek, HQ/WQ Mohsen Kourehdar, TCP Stephanie Ray, St. Columbau Catholic Church (Applicant) � �C'EIVEI.� June 23, 2014 �� ,� �s�r: To Whom It May Concern: Regarding the construction of a new Education building for St. Colmban Catholic Church, land use case number: 20100179; I am very much in favor of this project, I�wi11 benefit the congregation of St Coimban Catholic Church and especially the children and young peopie. Tk��1r nei hbor, ,. r� f* � ` � �� f �� oAnne Wolf SEPA NO:20140179 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: St. Columban Catholic Church Description of Proposal: Construct a 5,300 square foot classroom, administrative and education building at existing church site. Location of the Proposal: The project site is located at 506 First Street, Yelm, and identified by Tax Parcel Numbers 22719330801, 22719330805, 22719331100, and 22719331200. Section/Township/Range: Section 14,Township 17 North Range 2 East,W.M. Threshold Determination: The City of Yelm as lead agency for this action has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, an environmental impact statement (EIS) will not be required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Lead agency: City of Yelm Responsible OfficiaL• Grant Beck,Community Development Director Date of Issue: luly 21,2014 Comment Deadline: August 4,2014 App eadline: August 11,2014 %` �� r� '� " � Gr�itQ� k,Community Development Director This Determination of Non-Significance(DNS) is issued pursuant to Section 197-11-34Q(2j WAC. Comments must be submitted to Tami Merriman, Community Development Department, at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm,WA 98597,by August 4,2014, at 5:00 P.M. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to August 11, 2014,at 5:00 P.M. You may appeal this determination to the Yeim Hearing Examiner, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than August 15, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Grant Beck,Community Development Director,to learn more about the procedures for SEPA appeals. This DNS is not a permit and does not by itself constitute project approval. The applicant must comply with all applicable requirements of the City of Yelm prior to receiving construction permits which may include but are not limited to the City of Yelm Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code ((itle 17 YMC), Cntical Areas Code (Chapter 14.08 YMC), Stormwater Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual, International Building Code, Critical Areas Regulations(Title 14 YMC},Road Design Standards,and the Platting and Subdivision Code(Title 16 YMC). DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE Published: Nisqually Valley News luly 25,2014 Posted in public areas: July 21, 2014 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners Dept. of Ecology w/checklist Attachmeni A Determinotion of Non-Signi�cance 20140179 Findings of Fact 1. This Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and the impacts and potential mitigation measures reflected in the following environmental documents: ✓ Environmental Checklist(BCRA Engineers May 2014) ✓ Geotechnical Engineering Report(Associated Earth Sciences, May 2014) ✓ Traffic Memo(Heath&Associates,May 2014) 2. The City of Yelm is identified as a Critical Aquifer Recharge Area, a designated environmentally sensitive area. Existing development regulations require the treatment of stormwater prior to infiltration into the ground as well as the containment of hazardous materials on site. No additional impervious surfaces are proposed for this project. To protect the Critical Aquifer recharge area,any existing wells and on-site sewage disposal system must be abandoned pursuant to applicable Washington State and Thurston County health regulations at the time of development of the property. 3. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Yelm subspecies of the Mazama Pocket Gopher as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Soil maps show the area of the proposed project to be of low suitability as habitat for the pocket gopher. Visuai reconnaissance by City staff showed no evidence that the property contains any protected species. Based on these facts, the Yelm Critical Areas Code would not require the preparation of a special report prior to approval of the project. Compliance with Yelm's requirements under the Critical Areas Code does not ensure compliance with the provisions of the Endangered Species Act, and this determination does not authorize violation of the Endangered Species Act,including the take of a member of a protected species or its critical habitat. 3. Review of transportation impacts by Heath and Associates shows no significant impacts to First Street(SR 507)or Mill Road at driveway locations to the site. ��3T.97'F•O� 04 S. � n : •t ` m � y ��'[�tBNy+1, STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47775 •Olympia, Washrngton 98504-7775 •(360)407-6300 711 for Washington Relay Service •Persons with a speech disabrlity can cail 877-833-634� Augnist 4, 2014 - Grant Beck, Director - T� j ! Your address City of Yelm — �`� is in the Community Development Department � � �---� � � �� PO Box 479 � � , rf;�r watershed ; �–� Yelm, WA 98�97 ^r � � � Dear Mr. Beck: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the determination of nonsignificance for the St_ Columban Education Building project(SEPA Na 20140179) located at 506 First Street as proposed by Jim Wolch and Christine Phillips, BCRA and St. Columban Catholic Church. The Department of Ecology(Ecology) reviewed the environmental checklist and has the followin� comment(s): TOXICS CLEANUP: Mohsen Kourehdar(360)407-6256 Toxics Cleamip Program comments submitted July 8, 2014, still applies to the project described(see enclosure). There are no new comments submitted at this time. Ecology's comments are based upon information provided b_y the lead agency. As such, they may not constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action. If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments, please contact the appropriate reviewing staff listed above_ Department of Ecology Southwest Regional Office (SM:14-3782) Enclosure cc: Mohsen Kourehdar, TCP St. Columban Catholic Church (Proponent) Jim Wolch& Christine Phillips, BCRA (Applicants) �T.1 ff. 14"i12{::, t,;.. D4 .[� �? :t� Oy'' �ti��sa�� STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47775 •Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 •(360)407-6300 719 for Washington Relay Service •Persons with a speech disabrlity can cal!877-833-6341 July 8, 2014 Ms. Tami Merriman , ' , ; Your address .� .. � � City of Yelm S -- Community Development Department ' —�-� r , , �s in the �' 105 Yelm Avenue West �'�� , watershed I'elm, WA 98597 �,.,r; � __._� � l: Dear Ms. Nlerriman: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the notice of application for the St. Columban Education Building project (Land Use Case No. 20140179) located at 506 1'` Street South as proposed by Stephanie Ray, St. Columban Catholic Church_ The Department of Ecology (Ecology) reviewed the infonnation provided and has the following cotnment(s): TOXICS CLEANUP: Mohsen Kourehdar(360)407-6256 If contamination is suspected, discovered, or occurs during the proposed SEPA action, testing of the potentially contaminated media must be conducted. If contamination of soil or groundwater is readily apparent, or is revealed by testing, Ecology must be noti�ed. Contact the Environmental Report Trackin� System Coordinator in the Southwest Regional Office (SWRO) at(360)407-6300. For assistance and information about subsequent cleanup and to identify the type of testing that will be required, contact Mohsen Kourehdar with the SWRO, Toxic Cleanup Program at the phone number given above_ SEPA REVIEWER: Sonia 1Yiendoza WATER QUALITY CONTACT: Deborah Cornett(360) 407-7269 Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or construction. These control measures must be effective to prevent stormwater runoff from carryina soil and other pollutants into surface water or storm drains that lead to waters of the state. Sand, silt, clay particles, and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered to be pollutants_ Any discharge of sediment-laden runoff or other pollutants to waters of the state is in violation of Chapter 90.48 RCW, Water Pollution Control, and WAC 173-201A, Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement action. The following construction aetivities require coverage under the Construction Stormwater General Permit: July 8, 2014 Page 2 I_ Clearing, grading and/or excavation that results in the disturbance of one or more acres and discharges stormwatzr to surface waters of the State; and 2. Clearing, grading and/or excavation on sites smaller than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, if the common plan of development or sale will ultimately disturb one acre or more and discharge stormwater to surface waters ofthe State_ a) This includes forest practices (including, but not limited to, class IV conversions) that are part of a construction activity that will result in the disturbance of one or more acres, and discharge to surface waters of the State; and 3_ Any size construction activity discharging stormwater to waters of the State that Ecology: a) Determines to be a significant contributor of pollutants to waters of the State of �Vashington. b) Reasonably expects to cause a violation of any water quality standard. If there are known soil/ground water contaminants present on-site, additional information (includinj, but not limited to: temporary erosion and sediment control plans; stormwater pollution prevention plan; list of l:nown conta�ninants v��ith concentrations and depths found; a site map depicting the sample location(s); and additional studies/reports regarding contaminant(s))will be required to be submitted. You may apply online or obtain an application from Ecology's website at: http-//www ecy wa govlpro�rams/wq/stormwater/construction/ - Application. Construction site operators must apply for a permit at least 60 days prior to discharging stormwater from construction activities and must submit it on or before the date of the first piiblic notice. Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such, they may not constitute an exhausti�-e list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action. If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments, please contact the appropriate reviewing staff listed above_ Department of Ecology Southwest Regional Office (SM:St. Columban Education Bldg) cc: Deborah Cornett, WQ Josh Klimek, HQ/WQ Mohsen Kourehdar, TCP Stephanie Ray, St. Columban Catbolic Church (Applicant)