20140299 Ecology Cmts 01202015
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 call 877-833-6341
January 20, 2015
Ms. Tami Merriman
City of Yelm
Community Development Department
105 Yelm Avenue West
Yelm, WA 98597
Dear Ms. Merriman:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the notice of applicationfor the Tractor Supply
Project (Land Use Case No. 20140299)located at 16533 Yelm Avenue Eastas proposed by
PKJB Architectural Group, PS.The Department of Ecology (Ecology) reviewed the information
provided and has the following comment(s):
TOXICS CLEANUP: Thomas Middleton (360) 407-7263
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 notified.Contact
the Environmental Report Tracking 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 Thomas Middleton withthe SWRO, Toxic Cleanup Program at
the phone number given above.
WASTE 2 RESOURCES: Julie Robertson (360) 407-6471
The applicant proposes to demolish an existing structure(s). In addition to any required
asbestos abatement procedures, the applicant should ensure that any other potentially
dangerous or hazardous materials present, such as PCB-containing lamp ballasts, fluorescent
lamps, and wall thermostats containing mercury, are removed prior to demolition. Also, be
aware that PCBs are increasingly being found in caulking and paint. It is important that these
materials and wastes are removed and appropriately managed prior to demolition. It is
equally important that demolition debris is also safely managed, especially if it contains
painted wood or concrete, treated wood, or other possibly dangerous materials. Please
review the “Dangerous Waste Rules for Demolition, Construction, and Renovation Wastes,”
on Ecology’s website at:
www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/dangermat/demo_debris_constr_materials.html.
January 20, 2015
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REVIEWER: Sonia Mendoza
WATER QUALITY CONTACT: Deborah Cornett (360) 407-7269
The following construction activities require coverage under the Construction Stormwater
General Permit:
1.Clearing, grading and/or excavation that results in the disturbance of one or more
and
acres 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
and
sale will ultimately disturb one acre or more discharge stormwater to surface
waters of the State.
a)This includes forest practices (including, but notlimited to, class IV conversions)
that are part of a construction activity that will result in the disturbance of one or
and
more acres, 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 soil/ground 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.ecy.wa.gov/programs/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 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:Tractor Supply)
cc:Deborah Cornett, WQ
Josh Klimek, HQ/WQ
Thomas Middleton, TCP
Julie Robertson, W2R
PKJB Architectural Group, PS(Applicant)