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City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
POBox 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
(360) 458-3244
Date December 3, 1998
To Mayor Wolf and City Council Members
From Cathie Carlson, City Planner
Re Case No ZON-988823-YL, Rezone of the southwest corner of Bald Hills Rd and Morris Road
from residential to commercial and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit I - Public Hearing Notice
Exhibit 11- SiteNicinity Map for Case No ZON-988223-YL
STAFF REPORT - SUMMARY STATEMENT AND DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the rezone of the subject site and the amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
Findinas:
1 Applicant. City of Yelm/Warren Lasher
2. Location. Southwest of the Morris Road/Bald Hills Intersection
3 Existina Land Use Vacant land
4 Zonina Low Density Residential (R-4).
5 Area Land Use Commercial, Residential and vacant.
6 Water City water is available to the site
10 Police Protection. City of Yelm
7 Sewer City S T E.P sewer is available to the site
8 Critical Areas. Sensitive Aquifer
9 Fire Protection Thurston County Fire District #2.
Case No ZON-988223- YL
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December 3, 1998
APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND POLICIES
Comprehensive
Plan
The Comprehensive Plan designation for the site is Low Density Residential
Yelm Municipal
Code
Yelm Municipal Code Title 14, Environment, Title 17, Chapter 17 96,
Amendments, Rezones and Variances, Chapter 17 12, Low Density Residential
(R-4) and Chapter 17 27, Heavy Commercial
A. Proposal. The proposal is for a rezone of tax parcel 6430330010 from residential to commercial
and an amendment to the comprehensive plan land use map The site is currently designated as low
density residential in the comprehensive plan and R-4 District from the zoning code The proposed
rezone and subsequent amendment to the comprehensive plan land use map is for the site to be
designated as commercial and the zoning designation changed to C-2 Heavy Commercial
B. Backaround The City annexed the site in January 1998 Prior to the annexation, the City
completed a road improvement project which included the realignment of Morris Road Prior to the
realignment the subject property was on the southeast corner of Bald Hills Road and Morris Road and
adjacent to properties zoned Low Density Residential (R-4) With the realignment of Morris Road the
property is now adjacent to Commercial properties Morris Road now physically separates the parcel
from properties zoned residential
C. Plannina Commission Action. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and
considered the rezone and comprehensive plan amendment on September 21, 1998 Upon
consideration of the findings as presented at the Public Hearing and the public comment received, the
Planning Commission, in a unanimous vote recommends the City Council approve the Rezone, Case
#ZON-988223- YL and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
D. City Council Action. Following the next agenda item, the public hearing regarding the Capital
Facilities Plan and Comprehensive Plan Amendment the City Council may take one of the following
actions on this proposal approve the rezone and comprehensive plan amendment as forwarded by the
Planning Commission, approve the rezone and comprehensive plan amendment with modifications or
deny the rezone and comprehensive plan amendment.
Exhibit I
Public Hearing Notice
City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
POBox 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
(360) 458-3244
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(ZON-8223) REZONE AND
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
The City of Yelm Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a
Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment (ZON-8223). The proposed area to be rezoned
is located on the southwest comer of Morris Road and Bald Hills Road. The proposal is for a
rezone from low density residential (R-4) to heavy commercial (C-2). The public hearing will be
held on Monday, September 21,1998, at 4'00 pm in Yelm City Hall Council Chambers, located
at 105 Yelm Ave W , Yelm, WA. All interested parties are invited to attend Written comments
must be received prior to the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission, and should
be directed to the Yelm Planning Commission, PO Box 479, Yelm WA 98597, or delivered to
City Hall.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Cathie Carlson, City Planner, at Yelm City
Hall, (360) 458-8408
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Exhibit II
SiteNicinity Map
CITY OF YELM
1998 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
ZONING CHANGE OF SUBJECT SITE FROM
RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL
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City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
POBox 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
(360) 458-3244
Date September 14, 1998
To Yelm Planning Commission
From Cathie Carlson, City Planner
Re Case No ZON-988823- YL, Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone of the southwest
comer of Said Hills Rd and Morris Road
LIST OF EXHIBITS. Exhibit I - Public Hearing Notice
Exhibit II - SiteNicinity Map
A. Public Hearina Obiective: The Planning Commission must determine if the proposed Rezone
and Comprehensive Plan Amendment is consistent with the applicable City of Yelm Municipal Code(s)
and the Yelm Comprehensive Plan. After consideration of the facts and public testimony the Planning
Commission must take one of the following actions. request additional information from the applicant
and/or staff, continue the public hearing or make a recommendation of action to the City Council.
B. Proposal: The proposal is for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone of the southwest
comer of Said Hills Road and Morris Road The site is currently designated as low density residential in
the comprehensive plan and R-4 District from the zoning code. The proposed amendment to the
comprehensive plan is for the site to be designated as commercial and the zoning designation changed
to C..2 Heavy Commercial.
c. Backaround: The City annexed the site in January 1998. Prior to the annexation, the City
completed a road improvement project which included the realignment of Morris Road. Prior to the
realignment the subject property was on the southeast corner of Said Hills- Road and Morris Road and
adjacent to properties zoned Low Density Residential (R-4). With the realignment of Morris Road the
property is now adjacent to Commercial properties. Morris Road now separates the parcel from
properties zoned residential
D. Findinas:
1 Applicant. City of Yelm/Warren Lasher
2. Location. Southwest of the Morris Road/Said Hills Intersection.
3 Existina Land Use Vacant land
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4 Zonina Low Density Residential (R-4)
5 Area Land Use Commercial, Residential and vacant.
6 Water City water is available to the site
7 Sewer City S T E P sewer is available to the site
8 Critical Areas Sensitive Aquifer
9 Fire Protection Thurston County Fire District #2.
10 Police Protection City of Yelm
APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND POLICIES
Comprehensive
Plan
The Comprehensive Plan designation for the site is Low Density Residential
Yelm Municipal
Code
Yelm Municipal Code Title 14, Environment, Title 17, Chapter 1796,
Amendments, Rezones and Variances, Chapter 17 12, Low Density Residential
(R-4) and Chapter 17 27, Heavy Commercial
D Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and
Rezone of the subject site
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CITY OF YELM
1998 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
ZONING CHANGE OF SUBJECT SITE FROM
RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL
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SUBJECT SITE
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City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
POBox 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
(360) 458-3244
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
(ZON-8223) REZONE AND
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
The City of Yelm Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a
Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment (ZON-8223). The proposed area to be rezoned
is located on the southwest corner of Morris Road and Said Hills Road. The proposal is for a
rezone from low density residential (R-4) to heavy commercial (C-2) The public hearing will be
held on Monday, September 21, 1998, at 4'00 pm in Yelm City Hall Council Chambers, located
at 105 Yelm Ave W , Yelm, WA. All interested parties are invited to attend Written comments
must be received prior to the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission, and should
be directed to the Yelm Planning Commission, PO Sox 479, Yelm WA 98597, or delivered to
City Hall.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Cathie Carlson, City Planner, at Yelm City
Hall, (360) 458-8408
ATTEST
Agnes Sennick, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Mailed to adjacent property owners September 9. 1998
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City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
PO Box 479
YELM .
WASHINGTON Yelm, Washmgton 98597
(360) 458-3244
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
SEPA NO. 8223
Proponent:
City of Yelm
Description of Proposal
Rezone approximately 75 acre from Low Density Residential (R-4) to
Commercial (C-2)
Location of the Proposal
Southwest corner of Bald Hills Road and Morris Road
Section/T ownship/Range.
Section 29, Township 17N Range 2E, Tax Parcel 6430330010
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
Lead agency.
Responsible Official
City of Yelm
Shelly Badger, City Administrator
Date of Issue
Comment Deadline.
Septem ber 10, 1998
5.00 pm, September 25,1998
l
r, City Admiii trator
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 City ofYelm, 105 Yelm Ave. W, POBox 479,
Yelm, WA 98597, by 5.00 p.m ,September 25,1998
You may appeal this determination to the Yelm City Council, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later
than 5.00 pm ,September 25, 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 ofYelm 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) Title (14), Road Design Standards, Platting and Subdivision Title
(16), and the Shoreline Master Program
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Posted in public areas:September 10, 1998
Copies to September 10, 1998 to Dept. of Ecology w/checklist
All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list.
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YELM TELEPHONE COMPANY
PO Box 593
Yelm, WA 98597
Janis Stiebrs
PO Box 598
Yelm, WA 98597
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Wallace Foster
10910 Morris Rd SE
Yelm, WA 98597
Stanley Dowling
16412 109th Ave SE
Yelm, WA 98597
Robert & Geita Anderson
16524 109th Ln SE
Yelm, WA 98597
Robert Wollnick
PO Box 1165
Yelm, WA 98597
Debra Palmer
PO Box 1997
Yelm, W A 98597
June Roscoe
16607 109th Ave SE
Yelm, WA 98597
Melanie Snapp
PO Box 185
Shreve, OH 44676
Danny Snapp
PO Box 609
Prosser, WA 99350
Keith McMaster
2516 Brookdale Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98445
Leo Lefebvre
PO Box 1056
Yelm, WA 98597
Edwin Hobart
10609 Morris Rd SE
Yelm, W A 98597
Howard Alexander
PO Box 206
Yelm, W A 98597
Sharon & Joapn Kabanuck
1826 SW 348th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
Jas Brown
10823 Morris Rd SE
Yelm, W A 98597
Edward Harrison
10933 Morris Rd SE
Yelm, WA 98597
Arthur C-E Justman
16731 State Route 507 SE
Yelm, W A 98597
HASSAN CORPORA nON
16507 State Route 507 SE
Yelm, W A 98597
HASSAN CORP
11908 Pacific Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98444
Linda Hull
PO Box 682
Yelm, WA 98597
Larry Neilsen
7526 320th St S
Roy, W A 98580
Raymond Wilson
PO Box 42
Mckenna, WA 98558
Cornelia Damitio
9762 62nd Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98513
John Fuller
PO Box 187
Yelm, WA 98597
WARREN LASHER
1121 GOLF CLUB RD SE
LACEY WA 98503-2338
BRUCE ARCHIBALD
PO BOX 1063
RAINIER WA 98576
CITY OF YELM
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
YELM
WASHINGTON
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 yvhether an EIS is required An environmental impact statement (EIS) must
be prepared for any proposal with probable significant adverse impacts on
environmental quality
This 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 the space provided is too small, feel free to
attach additional sheets
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and
landmark designations Answer these questions if you can 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 though many questions may be answered "does not
apply") and the Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions (part D) For nonproject
actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property
or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area,"
respectively
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
CITY USE ONL Y
FEE: $150.00
DATE REC'D
BY:
FILE NO.
CITY OF YELM
A. BACKGROUND
1 Name of proposed project, if any.
Non-project proposal - Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
2. Name of applicant: City of Yelm
3 Address and phone number of applicant and of any other contact person
Catherine Carlson, City Planner
POBox 479
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-8499
4
Date checklist prepared
August 20,1998
5 Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm Planning Department
6 Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable)
Completion of the Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the end
of December 1998.
7 Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or
connected with this proposal? If yes, explain
Future activity would be commercial and market driven.
8 List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to this proposal
The Yelm Comprehensive Plan EIS.
9 Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain
No.
10 List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known
Yelm City Council approval
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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
Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment for one parcel. The current
zoning is low density residential (R-4) The proposed zone is Commercial
(C-2.)
12. Location of the proposal Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section,
township, and range, if known If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide
the range or boundaries of the site(s) Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map,
and topographic map, if reasonably available You need not duplicate maps or detailed
plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
Southwest corner of Bald Hills Road and Morris Road Sec. 29, Twn 17N, R
2E, Tax Parcel 6430330010
S ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1
Earth
a
General description of the site (circle one)
flat. rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
2%
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
The Soil Survey of Thurston County, Soil Conservation Service,
identifies the soil as Spanaway Gravelly Loam
d Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity?
If so, describe
No
e Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading
proposed Indicate source of fill
No filling or grading is proposed.
f Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally
describe
No.
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g About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after
project construction such as asphalt or buildings?
None
h Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if
any'
None.
2.
Air
a
What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i e , dust,
automobile exhaust, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when
the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known
The proposed rezone would change the type of future emissions
generated from residential emissions to commercial emissions.
b Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal?
If so, generally describe
No.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any'
No measures are proposed
3 Water
a Surface Water
1) Is there any surface water body or wetland on or in the immediate vicinity of the
site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? If yes,
describe type and provide names State what stream or river it flows into?
No.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the
described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans
No.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or
removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that
would be affected Indicate the source of fill material
N/A
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
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description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known
No.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 1 OO-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the
site plan
No
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
No
b Groundwater'
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known
No
2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity,
protection, recharge areas, etc
The underling aquifer is classified as a Category I, Aquifer Recharge
Area.
3) Describe waste material that will be discharged into or onto the ground from
septic tanks or other sources, if any (such as domestic sewage, industrial
byproducts, agricultural chemicals)
No waste material will be discharged. Future development would be
required to connect to the City sewer system
c. Water Runoff (including storm water)'
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection
and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known) Where will this water flow?
Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe
No runoff will be created from the proposed rezone.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe
No
d Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water
impacts, if any'
None
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4 Plants
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
_X_ grasses
pasture
crops or grains
wet soil plants cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
No vegetation will be removed as a result of the rezone Future
development would require vegetation removal.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site
None are known
d Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or
enhance vegetation on the site, if any'
Future development will require landscaping consistent with Yelm
Development regulations.
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"
mammals deer, bear, elk, beaver, other'
fish bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other'
b List any priority, threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site
None are known.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain
No
d Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any'
No measures are proposed
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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, etc.
No energy will be required for the rezone. Future commercial
development will require electricity, natural gas and other energy
uses typical with commercial development.
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 included in the plans of this
proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if
any'
None
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
No there are no environmental health hazards.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required
No emergency services would be required
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any'
No measures are proposed.
b Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example
traffic, equipment operation, other)?
Traffic from adjacent streets.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project
on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example traffic, construction, operation,
other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site
Future commercial development of the area would result in short-
term construction noises and long term noises associated with
typical commercial uses.
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any.
None
8 Land and Shoreline Use
a What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Vacant.
b Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If so,
describe
No
c Describe any structures on the site
None
d Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No
e What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Residential
f What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Low Density Residential (R-4)
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 a "natural resource", "critical" or
"environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify
Yes, the site is located in a Category I aquifer recharge area.
Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
None.
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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Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and
projected land uses and plans, if any.
A rezone from low density residential to commercial would ensure
compatibility with existing and future uses in the immediate area.
9 Housing
a Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, or low-income housing
N/A
b Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether
high, middle, or low-income housing
N/A
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any.
Nof measures are proposed
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?
N/A
b What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
N/A
c Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any.
No measures are proposed.
11 Light and Glare
a What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it
mainly occur?
No light will occur from the rezone Future commercial development
will produce light and glare typical of commercial uses allowed in
the C-2 zone.
b Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with
views?
No
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c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None
d Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any.
No measures are proposed.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate
vicinity?
N/A
b Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,
describe
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation
opportunities
No measures are proposed.
13 Historic and Cultural Preservation
a Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local
preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally
describe
No.
b Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site
There are no landmarks or evidence of historic importance known
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any.
No measures are proposed
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
No access is proposed. Future development will be required to meet
City access regulations
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b Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist
for transit service?
No.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would
the project eliminate?
None.
d Will the proposal require any new sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, or
improvements to existing sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, not including
driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private)
No. Future development will be required to provide infrastructure as
regulated by the City of Yelm
e Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe
No.
f How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur
The proposed rezone will not generate any vehicular trips. Future
development will be required to assess vehicular trips at time of land
use application.
g Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
None
15 Public Services
a Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example
fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally
describe
The proposed rezone will not increase the immediate need for public
services. Future development will be required to assess increased
need for public services.
b Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any
No measures are proposed.
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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
b Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the
service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate
vicinity which might be needed
No utilities are proposed for the rezone. Future development will
require utilities normally associated with commercial development.
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SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FOR NON PROJECT 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?
Future development of the site would increase emissions to air, release of
chemicals and noise associated with commercial uses.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are
All future development will be required to comply with City Development
Standards, the Uniform Building Code and any applicable County, State or
Federal regulations
2 How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
The area proposed to be rezoned is under 3/4 acre and has been cleared in
the past. No significant vegetation exists
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are
Future development will be required to provide landscaping per the Yelm
Development Standards.
3 How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Future development of the site will require energy and/or natural resources
associated with typical commercial uses in a downtown area.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are
Future development will comply with the Uniform Building Code and all
applicable City, Count, State, and Federal regulations.
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
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as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat,
historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or natural resource areas?
The proposed rezone would not affect any critical area. Future
development will be evaluated at time of land use application.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are
Future development will comply with all applicable City, County, State and
Federal regulations
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?
The rezone of the site would increase compatibility with existing land uses
and be more consistent with the zoning of adjacent properties and the
transportation system.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are
Future development will be required to comply with City Development
Standards, including Design Guidelines for commercial development.
6 How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public
services and utilities?
Future commercial development will require City water and sewer and
private utilities.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are
Future development will be required to comply with City Development
Standards.
7 Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
There are no known requirements that would conflict with future
development of the site
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