Environmental Review
City of Yelm
YELM
WASHINGTON
105 Yelm Avenue West
POBox 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
(360) 458-3244
SEPA NO' 8229
MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent:
Leticia Meza/Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
Description of Proposal
Construction of an addition to an existing restaurant in the total amount of
2,238.21 square feet. Use to include new cocktail lounge and a banquet area
with sunroom
Location of the Proposal
802 Yelm Avenue
Section/T ownship/Range
NE 1/4 Section 24, Township 17N, Range 1E, Tax Parcel 2172 4140800
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
SEE ATTACHED
Lead agency'
Responsible Official
City of Yelm
Shelly Badger, City Administrator
Date of Issue.
Comment Deadline.
December 17,1998
5'00 pm, December 31,1998
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This Mitigated 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., January 7, 1999 Comments must be submitted to Gibran
Hashmi, Assistant City Planner, at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave. W, POBox 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5'00 pm,
December 31,1998
You may appeal this determination to the Yelm City Council, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than
5'00 pm, January 7, 1999 You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Agnes Bennick, City
Clerk, to learn more about the procedures for SEPA appeals. This MDNS 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 (1408), 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
DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Published Nisqually Valley News, Thursday, December 24,1998
Posted in publiC areas Wednesday, December 17,1998
Copies to Wednesday, December 17,1998 - Dept. of Ecology w/ checklist.
All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners
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ATTACHMENT
SEPA CASE NO 8229
This Mitigated Determination of Nrn Significance is based on the project as proposed and impacts and
mitigation reflected in the following
. Environmental Checklist (dated September 8, 1998, prepared by Bernhoft & Associates)
And the following condition
1 The applicant shall contribute $750 per new PM peak hour trip generated by the project. The
Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on 13 72 new trips, the proponent will be
responsible for a TFC of $10,290
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THE FOllOWING CASES Will BE CONSIDERED AT YElM CITY HAll, 105
YElM AVE WEST, IN COUNCil CHAMBERS -
MEETING DATE. Wednesday. December 16. 1998
1:00 .m. Puerto Vallarta Restaurant - SPR98-8229-YL
1:30 .m.
2:00 .m
2:30 .m
3:00 .m. Henderson water hook-up request - (move into an
3:30 office, as there is Court at 3:00 p.m.)
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Pre-submission meetings: Applicants and/or representatives are required to attend meeting.
Environmental Review/Site Plan Review: Staff review only, applicants and/or representatives are
not required to attend. If you plan to attend, please notify the Planning Department at 458-8408.
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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
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 non project 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
CITY OF YELM
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
CITY USE ONL Y
FEE: $150.00
DATE REC'O
BY:
FILE NO.
A. BACKGROUND
1 Name of proposed project, if any'
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
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Name of applicant: Leticia Mesa.
3 Address and phone number of applicant and of any other contact person
802 Yelm Avenue
Yelm, Washington 98357
(360) 458-7710
4 Date checklist prepared September 8, 1998
5 Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm
6 Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable)
As soon as all permits approved for construction
7 Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related
to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain
No further expansion anticipated
8 List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or
will be prepared, directly related to this proposal
This checklist and Health Department applications.
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
City of Yelm Building permits for addition, mechanical permit,
plumbing permit, electrical permits, sanitary and storm sewer
permits, health department approval (Thurston County ).
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'
Construct an addition to existing restaurant in the total amount of
2235 sf. Use to include new cocktail lounge and a banquet area with
sunroom
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.
Site is located on Yelm Avenue, just East of Killion Street S.E., The
site is on the North side of Yelm Avenue. Address is 802 Yelm
Avenue.
B ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
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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)?
The steepest slope is between 1 % and 2 %.
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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
Spanaway gravelly sandy loam
d Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe
None that is known.
e Describe the purpose, type, and approximate 'quantities of any filling or
grading proposed Indicate source of fill.
Only small amount of fill may be required under the floor slab
area. The total fill should not be morewthan 100 cy.
f Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe
No erosion would be anticipated from the construction. Site is
flat and paved near the. location of the adition
g About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces
after project construction such as asphalt or buildings? 56 %
I C,~ ~~1II V'<'6V1:" e. h Propo~ed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
,. earth, If any'
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Air
a
What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (Le ,
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
Construction equipment exhaust fumes would be the largest type of
emission. Dust from dry site would also be possible~' depending
upon season construction starts.
b Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe
The only offsite emissions would be automobile exhaust fumes.
c Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to
air, if any'
Construction equipment checked for proper exhaust equipment and
site watered as necessary to minimize dust.
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.
None, N/A
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known
No, N/A
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
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Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity,
sensitivity, protection, recharge areas, etc. ,
Unknown
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)
None.
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
Impervious surface runoff from stormwater, stormwater from
downspouts. Stormwater collected by catch basin and infiltrated to
trench system.
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'
Stormwater runoff de~igned per the lastest manual, with
plans submitted to City of Yelm for approval.
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 fir trees
shrubs landscape shrubs
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
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b What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Existing tree at entrance area to be removed.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site
None.
d Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any'
Landscaping to be installed per City of Yelm requirements.
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, No
other'
mammals. deer, bear, elk, beaver, other' No
fish bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other' No
b List any priority, threatened or endangered species known to be on or
near the site
None.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain
No.
d Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any'
None, NJA
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
Electricity for light and equipment Gas for Mechanical.
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'
Additon to be designed to meet Washington's NREC
requirements.
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
Risk of fire is possible from restaurant equipment.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required
Fire Department
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if
any'
Exercise good safety procedures in kitchen areas.
b Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for
example. traffic, equipment operation, other)?
Vehicle traffic noise
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 WOllld come
from the site
Construction equipment from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any'
Equipment to have exhaust installed and working properly.
8 Land and Shoreline Use
a What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Current use is restaurant Commercial sites adjacent
b Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? If
so, describe
NO
c. Describe any structures on the site
Current structure is wood framed with compo roofing.
d Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No
e What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Commercial (C-1)
f What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Commercial (C-1)
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
No
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project?
Additional 4-5 people for addition.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any'
NJA
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing
and projected land uses and plans, if any'
By obtaining City of Yelm approvals.
9 Housing
a Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing
None.
b Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housing
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any'
None required.
1 0 Aesthetics
a What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
Tallest height is approx. 20 ft. Exterior of building is stucco
and Spanish tile on roof.
b What views in the immediate vicinity.would be altered or obstructed?
None
c Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any'
Landscaping will be installed wI trees and shrubs.
11 Light and Glare
a What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
Accent lighting and some security lighting will be installed on
exterior. Lighting on during evening time.
b Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
No.
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'
Security lighting will be directed downwards. Accent lighting will
have minimum wattage.
12 Recreation
a What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
School playgrounds
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.
Lounge would provide adult recreation. ie: darts
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
None
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any'
None. N/A
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
Yelm Avenue serve as the main access to site. Sidewalks are
existing, with plan to extend new sidewalk to the main entrance.
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Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what
plans exist for transit service?
No, Future plans unknown
c How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How
many would the project eliminate?
34 stalls with 2 loading stall in addition
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)
Future City plans call for development of sidewalks, curbs
and roadways. Owner will be required to assist in the future
development.
e Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or
air transportation? If so, generally describe
No
How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur
Approx. 150
Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any'
Owners will be required to contibute to the Transportation
Facilities Fund to asist in impacts.
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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
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Fire protection.
b Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any
Maintain safe kitchen procedures to minimize chances for
fire.
16 Utilities
a Circle utilities currently available at the site electricity, natural gas,
water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other
Electricity, natural gas, water, refuse services, telephone, sanitary
sewer.
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
Electricity, natural gas, sanitary sewer
C SIGNATURE
The above swers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge
understand at the City of Yelm is relying on them to make its decision
Signature
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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?
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?
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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.