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SEPA NO 8178
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent:
Twin County Credit Union
Description of Proposal
To construct a 3,500 sf credit union branch
Location of the Proposal
1105 Yelm Avenue West
SectionlT ownship/Range
Section 24, Township 17N, Range 1E, W.M
Threshold Determination
The City ofYelm 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 43.21 C 030(2)(c) This decision was made after review of a completed
environmental checklist, traffic analysis and other information on file with the lead
agency This information is available to the public on request.
ConditionslMitigating Measures
None
Lead agency'
Responsible Official
City ofYelm
Kathy Wolf, Mayor
Date of Issue
Comment Deadline
August 27, 1996
5'00 pm, September 10, 1996
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Kathy Wolf, ryfayor '
This Determination of NonSignificance is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2) The City of
Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5'00 p.m , September 10, 1996 Comments must be submitted to Catherine
Carlson, City Planner, City ofYelm, POBox 479, Yelm, WA 98597 by 500 p.m September 10, 1996
You may appeal this determination to the Yelm City Council, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than
5'00 p.m., September 20 , 1996 You should be prepared to make specific factual objections Contact Agnes Bennick, City
Clerk, 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
DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Published Nisqually Valley News, Thursday, August 29, 1996
Posted in public areas Tuesday, August 27, 1996
Copies to August 27, 1996 Dept. of Ecology w/checklist
All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners
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CITY OF YELM
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
YELM
WAS....INCTON
Instructions:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires all governmental
agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before
making decisions. The purpose of this checklist is to provide
information to help identify impacts from your proposal, to reduce
or avoid imoacts from the orooosal if it can be done, and to helD
the City decide whether an EIS is required. An environmental
impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for any proposal with
probable significant adverse impac~s on environmental quality.
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This... environmental checklist asks you to desc:-ibe some basic
information about your proposal. The City will use this checklist
to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are
sianificant and reauire oreoaration of an EIS. You must answer
each question accura~ely, -carefully and to the best of your
knowledge. Answer the questions briefly, but give the best
description you can. In mos~ cases, you should be able to answer
the questions f:-om your own observa~ions or projec~ plans without
the need for exper-:.s. - - you do not know the answer I or if a
auestion does no~ aoolv to your orooosal, write "do not know" or
';"does not aoolv". Co-mo-le-ce answers to -che cues~ions now may avoid
delays latei. - If the -space provided is too small, feel free to
attach additional sheets.
Some ques~ions ask about governmen-cal regulations, s~ch as zoning,
shoreline, and landmark designa"Cions. &~swer these ques~ions i~
you 8an. If you have problems, ~he ci~y staff can assist you.
The checklis~ ques~ions apply to all par~s of your proposal even ~f
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 impac~s.
Nonproject Proposals Only'
Complete both the checklist (even though many cues~ions may be
answered "does not apply") and the Supplemental Sheet for
Nonproject Actions (part D). For nonproject actions, the references
in the ckecklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property
or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected
geographic area," respectively.
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CITY OF YELM
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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A. BACKGROUND
1 Name of proposed project, Ifany'
Twin County Credit Union
Yelm Branch
2 Name of applicant:
Twin County Credit Union
3 Address and phone number of applIcant and of any other contact or person.
Twin County Credit Union
2400 Evergreen Park Drive SE
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 357-9917 - Jeff Kennedy, VP Branches
4 Date checklIst prepared.
July 10,1996
C 5 Agency requestmg checklIst:
City Planning - Yelm
6 Proposed tImmg or schedule (mcluding phasing, if applIcable'
Construction in the Autumn of 1996.
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Do have any plans for future addItions, expansIOn, or further activIty related to or connected with
thIS proposal? If yes, explam.
No tLfflovo-l
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One additional phase to be built several years later.
List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
dIrectly related to thIS proposal.
No information beyond that submitted with this checklist and site plan review application.
9 Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals
dIrectly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explam.
None known.
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LISt any government approvals or permIts that Will be needed for your proposal, if known.
Building permit (including mechanical, plumbing & electrical), sewer connection.
drainage approvaL
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11 Give bnef, complete descriptIOn of your proposal, mcludmg the proposed uses and the SIze of the
project and SIte. There are several questIOns later m thIS checklist that ask you to describe certam
aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page.
Construct a 3,350 SF one-story branch credit union building and associated walks, drives,
parking, loading and landscaping on an existing site. An existing house is to be removed
12. LocatIon ofthis proposal. Give sufficient mformatIOn for a person to understand the preCIse location
of your proposed project, includmg street address, If any, and sectIOn, township, and range, Ifknown.
If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provIde the range or boundanes of the sIte( s). PrOVIde
a legal description, site plan, ViCIll1ty map, and topographIc map, If reasonably available. You need
not duplicate maps or detailed plans submItted wIth any permit apphcatIons related to thIS checklist.
1105 YelmAvenue
A portion of Section 24, T17 N, R1E, w.M.
See Vicinity Map & Survey
B ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Earth
a. General descriptIOn of the SIte (circle one)
Flat, rolhng, hilly, steep slopes, mountamous, other
b What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
1%.
c What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)?
If you know the claSSIfication of agncultural soils, specIfy them and note any prime farmland.
Spanaway gravely sandy loam.
See soils report.
d. Are there surface mdIcators or hIStOry of unstable soils m the immedIate vIcmity? If so,
describe.
No.
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e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed.
IndIcate source of fill.
No substantial cut, fill or grading. We will import gravel for under concrete floor of the
building.
f Could erosion occur as a result of clearmg, constructIOn, or use? If so, generally describe.
Yes, unprotected area could erode..
g. About what percent of the SIte will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
constructIOn (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
37%.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosIOn, or other Impacts to the earth, if any-
Siltation control fencing, temporary erosion measure and on site storm water retention.
Retain most existing trees and ground cover. Provide new planting in disturbed areas.
2. AIr
a. What types of emISSIOns to the aIr would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors,
industrial wood smoke) durmg construction and when the project is completed? If any,
generally describe and gIve approXImate quantities If known.
Normal exhaust from internal combustion engines during construction. Exhaust from
employee and customer vehicles most during working hours after the building is in operation.
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'
Contractor's vehicles will be required to function within legal requirements.
3 Water
a. Surface Water
(l) Is there any surface water body on or in the Immediate vicImty of the SIte (includmg year-
round and seasonal streams, - saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type
and prOVIde names. If appropnate, state what stream or nver It flows mto
None known.
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(2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (withlll 300 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Not applicable.
(3) EstImate the amount offill and dredge matenal 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 matenal.
None.
(4) Will the proposal reqUIre surface water WIthdrawals or dIversions? GIve general
descnption, purpose, and approximate quantItIes If known.
No.
(5) Does the proposal he WIthin a 100-year flood plalll? If so, note locatIOn on the SIte plan.
No.
(6) Does the proposal involve any dIscharges of waste matenals to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of dIscharge
No.
b Groundwater
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(1) Will ground water be WIthdrawn, or will water be dIscharged to ground water? GIve
general descnptlOn, purpose, and approximate quantItieS Ifknown.
We propose to use our existing well to irrigate our landscape areas. The water will
thus be returned to the earth immediately. Stormwater discharge to ground based on
infiltration rate of existing soil.
(2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septIc tanks or other
sources, If any (for example. domestic sewage; llldustrial, contallling the folloWlllg
chemicals , agncultural, etc.). Describe the general SIze ofthe system, the number of
such systems, the number of houses to be served (If applicable), or the number of ammals
or humans the system(s) are expected to serve
Vashon recessional outwash, with youger alluvium Levell extreme sensitivity. Aquifer
sensitive quality and quantity good. 50ft-100ft aquifer depth. Recharge 25-30 inches
per year.
(3) Describe water matenal that will be dIscharged into or onto the ground from septIc tanks
or other sources, If any (such as domestic sewage, llldustnal byproducts, agncultural
chemIcals.
None. Project to be on City of Yelm sewer system.
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c Water Runoff (including stormwater).
(1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) and method of collection and
disposal, if any (include quantities, if known) Where will this water flow? Will this
water flow mto other waters? If so, describe.
Collection of storm water runoff by a catch basin piping system to a treatment facility
and disposal by infiltration to ground.
(2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe
Yes. Untreated runoff can contain contaminates.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any'
Installation of run off treatment facility.
4 Plants
a. Check or cIrcle types ofvegetatlOn found on the site
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Deciduous tree alder, maple, eak, aspea, apple, hawthorn, chestnut, walnut
Evergreen tree fir, eedaF, pme, other
Shrubs lilacs
Grasses
Pasture
Crop or grains
Wet soIl plants. cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
Other types of vegetatIon
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What kmd and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Grass and shrubs. Some trees, all within building and paving areas.
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List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site
None known.
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Proposed landscapmg, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation
on the site, If any"
We will save most of the trees, especially the tall firs and pines and the fruit trees and the
walnut tree.
5 Animals
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be
on or near the site
Birds. hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other robin, crow
Mammals. deer, bear, elk, beaver, other' moles, gophers
Fish. bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other'
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b List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the sIte
None known.
c. Is the sIte part of a migration route? If so, explam.
Not known.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, If any'
None.
6 Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electrIC, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether It wIll be used for heatmg, manufactUrIng,
etc
Electricity for lighting, cooling and power for office functions. Gas for heating.
b Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,
generally describe
No.
c What kinds of energy conservatIOn features are mcluded in the plans of thIS proposal? LISt
other proposed measures to reduce or control energy Impacts, if any'
We will comply with the State Energy Codefor commercial buildings.
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7 EnvIronmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, mcluding exposure to tOXIC chemicals, rIsk of fire
and explosion, spIll, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so,
describe.
None known.
(1) Describe special emergency services that might be reqUIred.
Normal fire department service.
(2) Proposed measures to reduce or control envIronmental health hazards, if any'
We will provide a hydrant on site. On site materials management for waste disposal.
b NOIse
(1) What types of nOise eXIst m the area whIch may affect your project (for example traffic,
equipment, operatIOn, other)?
Our frontage is on an existing urban arterial.
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(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
Normal construction noise. Automobile noise only, after we are in operation.
(3) Proposed measures to reduce or control nOIse Impacts If any'
Construction contract will impose limits on the level of noise during construction.
8 Land and Shoreline Use
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a. What IS the current use of the SIte and adjacent propertIes?
Site: Residence, garden and orchard. Adjacent: Moose Lodge, residential and open fields.
b Has the SIte been used for agnculture? If so, describe
Residential, garden and orchard.
c. Describe any structures on the SIte.
House, garage, barn, shed and well enclosure.
d.
Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
House to be removed. Barn to be disassembled and salvaged. Garage and one shed to be
demolished.
e.
What is the current zoning classification of the SIte?
Commercial (C-l).
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What is the current comprehensIve plan designatIOn of the SIte?
C-l.
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If applIcable, what IS the current Shorelme Master Program deSIgnatIOn of the SIte?
N/A.
Has any part of the SIte been classIfied an "envIronmentally sensitive" area? If so, specIfy
No.
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Approximately how many people would resIde or work m the completed project?
8 (eight).
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Approximately how many people would the completed project dIsplace?
None (the house is vacant)..
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Proposed measures to avoid or reduce dIsplacement Impacts, if any?
N/A.
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Proposed measures to ensure the proposal IS compatible with existing and projected land uses
and plans, if any' Compliance with zoning code.
We are building a commercial building in a commercial zone.
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Housing
a. ApproxImately how many umts would be provIded, if any?
No housing..
b ApproxImately how many umts, if any, would be elimmated? Indicate whether high-, mIddle-,
or low-income housmg.
One vacant house will be removed and used elsewhere.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control housing Impacts, If any'
No impact.
10 Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not includmg antennas. what IS the
pnncipal exterior building material(s) proposed?
20 feet.
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b What views m the Immediate vIcimty would be altered or obstructed?
None.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any'
We will save many of the trees. The new structure and landscaping will be attractive.
11 LIght and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What tIme of day would it mamly occur?
Parking lighting with sharp cut off
b Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or mterfere WIth views?
No.
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c What existmg off-sIte sources of lIght or glare may affect your proposal?
None known.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any'
Sharp cut off on parking area lighting
12. RecreatIon
a. What desIgnated and mformal recreatIOnal opportumties are in the ImmedIate vIcmity?
None known.
b Would the proposed project displace any existing recreatIonal uses? If so, describe
No.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreatIon, includmg recreation
opportumtIes to be provided by the project or applicant, If any'
None.
13 Histonc and Cultural PreservatIOn
a. Are there any place 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.
b Generally describe any landmarks or eVIdence of hIstonc, archaeological, sCIentific, or cultural
Importance known to be on or next to the sIte.
No.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any'
N/A.
14 TransportatIOn
a. Identify publIc streets and hIghways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the
eXIsting street system. Show on sIte plans, If any
YelmAvenue. See site plan.
b Is sIte currently served by publIc transit? If not, what IS the approxImate distance to the nearest
tranSIt stop?
Not known
c How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project
elImmate?
41 automobile spaces
1 loading space
None eliminated
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d. Will the proposal reqUire any new roads or streets, or improvements to eXIstIng roads or streets,
not Including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or pnvate).
Internal sidewalk only. Improvement of Olympia Yelm Road (to be deferred).
e Will the project use (or occur In the immediate vIcmity of water, rail, or air transportatIOn? If
so, generally describe
No.
1~ fr1!-tC.-f How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known,
(j, ()(f. \y---~~Icate when"p,\ak volumes would occur
if ~ Peak: 7 30 AM to 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportatIOn Impacts, If any"
Improvement of Olympia Yelm Road (to be deferred).
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Public Services
Would the project result In an increased need for publIc servIces (for example.
polIce protectIOn, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
Normalfire and police services. We will provide one~hydrant on site.
Proposed m~ to reduce or control dIrect impacts on publIc servIces, If any
Our branches require only a low level of normal public services.
fire protectIOn,
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16 UtilItIes
a. CIrcle utilities currently available at the SIte electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service,
telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other
None.
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 vIcmity which mIght be needed.
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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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Date SubmItted.
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