Environmental Review
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CATHIE CARLSON
SEPA NO' 8218
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent:
Del Repnow
Description of Proposal'
Two mini-storage buildings totaling 15,500 sq ft
Location of the Proposal:
10535 Grove Rd SE
SectionITownship/Range:
Section 29, Township 17N Range 2E, Tax Parcel 64303400601
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.
Conditions/Mitigating Measures:
None
Date of Issue:
Comment Deadline:
City ofYelm
Shelly Badger. City Administrator
June 4,1998
5:00 pm, June 19, 1998
Lead agency
Responsible Official:
This Determination of NonSignificance is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2).
Comments must be submitted to Catherine Carlson, City Planner, at the address below by 5:00 p.m., June 19, 1998.
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., June 19, 1998 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 which may include but are not limited to the City of Yelm Comprehensive
Plan, Zoning Title (17), Critical Areas Ordinance (14.08), Storm water Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual
(DOE), Uniform Building Code, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Trtle (14), Road Design Standards, Platting
and Subdivision Title (16), and the Shoreline Master Program.
DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Published. Nisqually Valley News, Thursday, June 11, 1998
Posted in public areas: June 4, 1998
Copies to: June 4, 1998 to Dept. of Ecology w/checklist
All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list.
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CITY OF YELM
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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 impacts from the proposal if it can be done, and to help
the City decide whether an EIS is required. An environmental
impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for any proposal with
probable significant adverse impacts on environmental quality.
. Th.i..a... environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic
information about your proposal. The City will use this checklist
to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are
significant and require preparation of an EIS. You must answer
each question accurately, carefully and to the best of your
knowledge. Answer the questions briefly, but give the best
description you can. In most cases, you should be able to answer
the questions from your own observations or project plans without
the need for experts. If you do not know the answer, or if a
question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or
"does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid
delays later. If ~he $pace provided is too small, feel free to
attach additional sheets. ' ...
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Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning,
shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if
you ~an. If you have problems, the city staff can assist you.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal even if
you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels
of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe
your proposal or its environmental effects. You may be asked to
explain your answers or provide additional information for
determining if there may be significant adverse impacts.
Nonproject Proposals Only:
Complete both the checklist (even t.hough many questions may be
answered "does not a.pply") and the Supplemental Sheet for
Nonproject Actions (part 0). 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.
CITY OF YELM
CITY USE ONLY
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FILE NO.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if any:
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3. Address and phone number of applicant and of any other contact
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4. Date checklist prepared: (p - 3 -~ g
5. Agency requesting checklist:
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Proposed timing or
applicable): j 1 q ?'
schedule
(including phasing,
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7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or
further activity related to or connected with this proposal?
If yes, explain.
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8. List any environmental information you know about that has
been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this
proposal.
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.
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10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed
for your proposal, if known.
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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.
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12. Location of the preposal. 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.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. .
Earth
a. ~e al description of the
lat rolling, hilly,
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site (circle one):
steep slopes, mountainous,
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate
percent slope)? ~, 7' %
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.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable
soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
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2.
Air
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quanti ties of
any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of
fill. ;V#/VC--
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Could erosion occur
construction, or use?
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as a resul t of clearing,
If so, generally describe.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with
impervious surfaces after project construction such as
asphalt or buildings? q
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Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other
impacts to the earth, if any:
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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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Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that
may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other
impacts to air, if any:
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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?
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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.
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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.
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4} will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or
diversions? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities if known.
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If
so, note elevation on the site plan.
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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.
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b. Groundwater:
l} will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be
discharged to groundwater? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known. ,
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2} Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to qualit~~~~ ~u/y~
and quantity, sensitivity, protection, recharge areas,
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3} Describe waste material that will be discharged into or
onto the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if
any (such as domestic sewagei industrial byproductsi
agricultural chemicals).
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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.
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2} Could waste ma'terials enter ground or surface waters? If
so, generally describe.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground,
and runoff water impacts, if any:
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4. Plants ,J, v/'tSl"e'- ~r::::f'/tP---~
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
y:.. 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?
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c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or
near the site.
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other
measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site,
if any:
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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, ducks, eagle, songbirds,
other: /Z/#/l/C
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: /!--tJ--e
fish: bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other: A-tf/....., -e..
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b. List any priority, threatened or endangered species known
to be on or near the site.
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
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d. proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if
any:
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6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, gasoline,
heating oil, wood, solar etc.) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation,
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar
energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
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c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included
in the plans of this propotial? List other proposed
measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
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7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including
exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion,
spills, of hazardous waste, that could occur as a result
of this proposal? If so, describe.
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1) Describe special emergency services that might be
required.
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2} Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental
health hazards, if any:
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b . Noise
I} What types of noise exist in the area which may affect
your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation,
other) ? ~ (J .A-r -c--
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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
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3} Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if
any:
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b.
and Shoreline Use
What is the current use of the site and adjacent
properties?
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Has the site neen used for mineral excavation,
agriculture or forestry? If so, describe.
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
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d. will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
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e. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the
site?
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f. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
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g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master
program designation of the site?
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h. Has any part of the site been classified as a "natural
resource", "critical" or "environmentally sensitive"
area? If so, specify.
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the
completed project?
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j. Approximately how many people would the completed project
displace?
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement
impacts, if any:
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1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible
with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any:
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9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any?
Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing.
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Approximately how many units,
eliminated? Indicate whether high,
housing.
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if any, would be
middle, or low-income
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts,
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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?
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b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or
obstructed?
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts,
if any:
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11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce?
What time of day would it mainly occur?
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b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a
safety hazard or interfere with views?
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c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may
affect your proposal?
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d.
Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare
impacts, if any:
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12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities
are in the immediate vicinity?
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing
recreational uses? If so, describe.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide
recreation opportunities:
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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. /[/tJ
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,
archeological, scientific, or cultural importance known
to be on or next to the site.
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
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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.
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b. Is site currently served by public transit? By what
means? If not, what plans exist for transit service?
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c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have?
How many would the project eliminate?
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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) .
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e. will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity
of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally
describe.
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by
the completed project? If known, indicate when peak
. volumes would occur. . ~-
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impacts, if any:
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Public Services
a. Would the project result in
services (for example:
protection, health care,
generally describe:
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an increased need for public
fire protection, police
schools, other)? If so,
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on
public services, if any.
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16. utilities
a. Ci~cle utilities currently available at the site:
ce-fectricitY) cnatural qas~ ~ refuse service,
telephone, sanltary sewer, septlc system, other.
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.
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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.
Signature: cLJ...//
Date Submitted: b~J~ ~~
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SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(Do not use this sheet for project actions.)
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent of the
proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the
proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a
faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond
briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to
water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of
toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals,
fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals,
fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural
resources'?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural
resources are:
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect critical or
environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or
eligible or under study) for governmental protection, such as
parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or
endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites,
wetlands, floodplains, or natural resource areas?
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Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or
reduce impacts are:
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline
use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or
shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use
impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on
transportation or public services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with
local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
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A, BACKGROUND
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1 Name of proposed proJect, If any
Yelm Mini-Storage
2. Name of applicant.
Rick Maken
3 Address and phone of applicant and contact person,
POBox 643
Centralia, W A 98531
(206) 843-2834
4 Date of Checklist.
December 8, 1994
5 Agency requestIng checklist.
City of Yelm
6 Proposed timing or schedule (includIng phasing, If applicable)
Construct project - Spring 1995
7 Do you have any plans for future additions, expansIOn, or further activity related to or connected with
this proposal, if yes, explam.
Yes. Plan to further develop the southeast corner of the property as some fonn of commercial
use.
8 List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be operated,
duectly related to thiS proposal
None known
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.
None known
10 List any government approvals or permIts that will be needed for your proposal, If known,
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Site plan review, utility and improvement plans, building penn its, SEPA MDNS.
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11 Give bnef, complete descnptIOn of your proposal, mcluding the proposed uses and
the size of the project and site. There are several questIOns later m tlus checklIst
that ask you to describe certam aspects of your proposal You do not need to
repeat those answers on tlus page.
Construct eight mini-storage buildings of various sizes on a 5.0 acre site.
Total building square footage is 63,200 S.F
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient mformatIon for a person to understand
the precise locatIon of your proposed proJect, mcluding a street address, If any,
and sectIon, townslup and range If known, If a proposal would occur over a range
of area, provide the range of boundanes of the slte(s) PrOVide a legal descnptIon,
site plan, VIClillty map,a nd topograpluc map If reasonably available, While you
should sublTIlt any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplIcate
maps of detailed plans sublTIltted With any pernut applicatIons related to tlus
checklist,
Site is in the Northwest corner of the intersection of Grove Road and
Highway 507
B. ENVIRONMENT ALELEMENTS
1 Earth,
a. General descnptIOn of the site (Circle one)
Flat, rollmg, lully, steep slopes, mountamous, other: Terraced ad Flat
b What IS the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)
Approximately 6.5 %
c. What general types of SOlIs 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.
d. Are there surface mdications or lustory of unstable SOlIs m the nnmedlate
VIClillty? If so, describe.
NO
e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantitIes of any fillIng or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill
Approximately 5,500 C. Y of onsite material will be excavated and used
for onsite fill.
f Could erOSIOn occur as a result of clearing, construction or use? If so,
generally describe.
Soils on slopes left exposed have some potential for erosion.
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g About what percent of the sIte will be covered wIth ImpervIOus surfaces after
project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 75%
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erOSIOn, or other Impacts to the
earth, if any
Erosion will be controlled by the methods outlined in the "Drainage
Design and Erosion Control Manual for the Thurston Region".
2, Au
a, What types of enussIOns to the aIr would result from the proposal (i e., dust,
automobile, odors, mdustnal wood smoke) dunng construction and when the
project IS completed? If any, generally describe and gIve approxImate
quantities If known,
Construction - Dust and exhaust emissions.
Completed project - Automobile exhaust emissions.
b Are there off-sIte sources of enussIOns or odor that may affect your proposal?
If so, generally describe.
None known
c Proposed measures to reduce or control enussIOns or other Impacts to air, If
any
Dust control measures and standard emission control devices.
3 Water
a, Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or m the unmedIate VIClllity of the SIte
(including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds,
wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provIde names. If appropnate, state
what stream or river it flows mto
NO
2) Will the project reqUire any work over, m, or adjacent to (wIthIn 200 feet)
the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
NO
3) Estnnate the amount of fill and dredge matenal that would be placed m or
removed from surface water or wetlands and mdicate the area of the SIte
whIch would be affected. IndIcate the source of fill matenal
NONE
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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 floodplam? If so, note location on
the site plan.
NO
6) Does the proposal mvolve any dIscharges of waste matenals to surface
waters? If so, describe the type of waste and antiCIpated volume of dIscharge,
NO
b Ground,
1) Will ground water be wIthdrawn or w1l1 water be dIscharged to ground
water? GiVe general descnptlOn, purpose, and approxImate quantities If
known,
Surface water runoff will be infiltrated into the native soils after
biofiltration or other approved method for treating stonnwater runoff
2) Describe the underlymg aqUifer wIth regard to quahty and quantity,
senSItiVIty, protection, recharge areas, etc,
The aquifer is quite large. Water quality meets all standards.
3) Describe waste matenal that w1l1 be dIscharged mto or onto the ground
from septic tanks or other sources, If any (such as domestic sewage; mdustnal
byproducts; agncultural cheDllcal)
A one-bedroom office/apartment will require onsite disposal of sewage.
c. Water Runoff (including stormwater)
1) Describe the source of runoff (includmg storm water) and method of
collectlOn and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known) Where will tills
water flow? Will thIS water flow mto other waters? If so, describe.
Stonn runoff from roofs will be directed to infiltration drywells. Runoff
from asphalt will be treated by either grass lined swale or wet pond then
infiltrated in drywell.
2) Could waste matenals enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe.
NO
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any
All surface water runoff will be treated and disposed of by the methods
outlined in the "Drainage Design and Erosion Control Manual for the
Thurston Region".
4 Plants
a, Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site,
lL deciduous tree; maple, other'
_ evergreen tree; fir, cedar, pme, other
lL shrubs
lL grass
lL pasture
_ crop or gram
_ wet soil plants, cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
_ water plants; water lily, eelgrass, nulfOlI, other
_ other types of vegetation
b What land and amount of vegetation Will be removed or altered?
Existing deciduous trees and pasture grass will be removed.
c List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the Site,
None known
d. Proposed landscapmg, use of native plants, or other measurers to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the Site, if any'
All disturbed areas shall be seeded upon completion of construction.
Wet pond will be planted with a variety of wetland species.
5 Arnmals
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' Crows
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other'
fish. bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish,
b List any threatened or endangered speCies known to be on or near the Site.
None known
c Is the Site part of a nugratlOn route? If so, explam.
NO
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife if any
NONE
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6 Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kmds of energy (electnc, 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, manufactunng, etc.
Electricity will be used in the office for heating and lighting.
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 m the plans of thiS
proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy Impacts,
If any
Comply with all Energy Codes.
7 Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, mcludmg exposure to tOXIC
chenucals, nsk of fire and explosIOn, spill or hazardous waste, that could
occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
NO
1) Describe special emergency services that nught be reqUired,
Fire and police protection.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, If
any
NONE
b NOise
1) What types and levels of noise exist in the area that may affect your
project (for example, traffic, eqUipment, operatIOns)
NONE
2) What types and levels of nOise will be created by or associated With the
project on a short- or long-term basis (for example, traffic, constructIOn,
operations, other)? Indicate what hours nOise would come from the site.
Short Tenn - Construction Noise
Long Tenn - Traffic Noise
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control nOIse Impacts, if any
NONE
8 Land and Shorelme Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Site is vacant land. Yelm Builder's Supply is east across Grove Street.
b Has the site been used for agnculture? If so, descnbe,
AgncuIture - horse fanning
c. Describe any structures on the Site,
NONE
d Will any structures be demolished? If so what?
NO
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
UNKNOWN
f What IS the current comprehensive plan deSignatIOn of the site?
UNKNOWN
g If applicable, what IS the current Shoreline Master Program deSignation of the
site?
N/A
h. Has any part of the site been clasSified as "environmentally sensItive"? If so,
specify
Aquifer sensitive as mapped by Thurston County
I. Approxllllately how many people would reside or work m the completed
project?
One.
J Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
NONE
k, Proposed measures to aVOId or reduce displacement Impacts, If any
NONE
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l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, If any
Comply with zoning and building codes
9 Housmg
a, Approximately how many umts would be proVIded, If any? IndIcate whether
!ugh, mIddle, or low-mcome housmg
One.
b ApproxImately how many UnIts, If any, would be elImInated, Indicate whether
hIgh, mIddle or low-mcome housmg
NONE
c Proposed measures to reduce or control housmg Impacts, If any
Compliance with Health, City, and Building Codes.
10 Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not includmg
antennae; what IS the pnnclpal exterior bUlldmg matenal(s) proposed?
Approximately 20 feet in height, maximwn. Metal or wood siding.
b What views m the ImmedIate VICInIty would be altered or obstructed?
Pasture land will be altered to developed site. Views are from City
streets and commercial establishments.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic Impacts, If any
NONE
11 LIght and Glare
a. What type of lIght or glare wIll the proposal produce? What time of day
would It mainly occur?
Street and onsite security lighting at night.
b Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or mterfere
with VIews?
NO
c. What existmg off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
NONE
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare Impacts, If any
Direct all security lighting onsite.
12. Recreation
a, What designated and mformal recreatIOnal opportumtles are in the nnmedlate
vlcnnty?
NONE
b Would the proposed project displace any eXlstmg recreatIOnal uses? If so,
describe,
NO
c, Proposed measures to reduce -or control Impacts on recreatIOn, mciudmg
recreation opportumtIes to be proVided by the project or applIcant, If any
NONE
13 Histonc 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
b Generally describe any landmarks or eVidence of lustonc, archaeological,
sCientific, or cultural Importance known to be on or next to the site.
None known
c, Proposed measures to reduce or control Impacts, If any
NONE
14 Transportation
a. Identify Sidewalks, trails, publIc streets and lughways servmg the site, and
describe the proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans,
If any
Grove Street and Highway 507 serve this site. Access is from Grove
Street.
b Is site currently served by publIc transit? If not, what IS the approximate
distance to the nearest transit stop?
NO
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c. How many parkmg spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project eliminate?
No fonnal parking areas are proposed. Each storage unit has a parking
area associated with it.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets or improvements to
eXistmg roads or streets, not mcludmg dnveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether pubhc or pnvate)
Frontage improvements to Grove and Highway 507 are required.
e. Will the project use (or occur m the llnmediate ViCinity of) water, rail, or au
transportation? If so, generally describe.
NO
f How many vehIcular tnps per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, mdicate when peak volumes would occur
ITE Manual suggests 2.61 trips/l,OOO S.F. weekday volume for a total of
165 TPD PM peak hour volume is 0.26 Trips/1,OOO S.F or 16 TPH.
Saturday has a lower volume of 147 TPD but a higher peak volume of
25 trips per hour.
g Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any
Frontage improvements to Grove Street and Highway 507.
15 Public Services
a. Would the project result in an mcreased need for pubhc services (for example,
fire protection, pohce protectiOn, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe.
Fire and Police.
b Proposed measures to reduce or control direct Impacts on pubhc servICes, If
any
NONE
16 Utihties
a. Circle utIlities currently available at the Site: electncitv, natural gas, water,
refuse service, telephone, samtary sewer, septic system, other
b Describe the utihties that are proposed for the project, the utihty providmg
the service, and the general construction actiVities on the Site or m the
lfiunediate vicmIty wluch nught be needed.
Electricity, water, refuse service and telephone.
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C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature/Title
Date Submitted
Reviewed by
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