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Hard File Scanned \,. ,,; ..,,;" '~ ,. City of Yelm Planning Department PO Box 479 Yelm, WA 98597 SERVICE INVOICE Ph: 458-8408 Fax: 458-4348 . SERVICE FOR. i Environmental Checklist - Yelm Ave E Street Improvement Project INVOICE NUMBER ORDER NUMBER TAX NUMBER JOB DESCRIPTION Yelm Ave E Street Improvement DATE January 3, 2000 !BILL TO' ! City of Yelm . Public Works Department ,PO Box 479 'Yelm, WA 98597 ~~ 'OfP) /lllL l c... DATE SERVICE DESCRIPTION ~~;;~~:;ental ~Cklist for Yelm AV~ East Street Improvement Project Case #SEPA 99-8244-YL APPLICATION RATE AMOUNT 1: - 150 oaf" 15000! #llg1 (Jd - W:tf ()/ d Off 0 V // / 3/() () _ I /JPJ! .AJ!A~I!A-/ft - ~.d . Approved for PaymeJt: ~'. J I. Date:;; (dtiIf) Project: ~__~ :~:~: ~D~ qC:;:IDtj( ()O 1 1---'" --~-~- L. $150,00 I !~TOTAL DU~J MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO City of Yelm Planning Department Attn Dana Spivey Approved for Payment: Date:L Project: % BARS # % BARS # :PAID JAN 1 '3 2000 RECEIPT No 13 4 8 8 RECEIVED ****ONE HUNDRED FIFTY RECEIVED FROM DOLLAQtIV~P,&~~LM ",-' , . " ,. '{ .<' ., CITY OF YELM PUBLIC WORKS DEPT PO BOX 479 YELM WA 98597 pATE REC, NO. 0,~/.13100 13488 AMQUNT 150.00 CHECK REF NO 12080 :M+~GELI,.J\~.~O USllECE]P. T D.1\NA' . ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FOR YELM AVE E - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CASE #SEPA-99-8244-YL Page 1 of 1 From Vintllo, Christie <VintIIC@wsdot.wa gov> To' 'Cathie Carlson' <Carlson@yelmtel com> Date Tuesday, December 28,1999948 AM Subject: Yelm SEPA Checklist HI Cathie Would you please send me a copy of the SEPA checklist and DNS for the sidewalks/swales job on SR 507? I'm almost sure I saw a copy come it, but it hasn't reached my desk, and I haven't been able to track it down Please mark the new one to my attention Thanks (WSDOT, Olympic Region Environmental, Attn Chnstle Vintilo, POBox 47440, Olympia WA 98504-7440) Have a safe and happy holiday season! Christie Vintilo Environmental Engineer WSDOT Olymp'ic Region Environmental & Hydraulic Services (360)357-2742/ FAX (360)357-2739 vlntllc@wsdot.wa.gov 01/03/2000 Legal # / /i'.,LJ5{ Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Thurston County 55. Legal # 1450 DETERMINATION OF NONSlGNIRCANCE Proponent: City of Yelm, Public Works Department Description of Proposal: The SR 507, Third Street to Bald Hills Road project will construct sidewalks, planter strips, and bioswales; realign Vancil Road and gark Road; and redesign the Vancil Rgad signal. Location of the Proposal: State Route 507 lYelm Avenue East) in Yelm, Wash- ington, Thurston County. Thres~old Determination: The City of Yelm as lead agency for this action has determined that this proposal DOES NOT have a probable signrticant ad- verse impact on the environment Therefore, an environmental impact statenient (EIS) will not be reqUired un- der RCW 43.21C,030(2)(c). This dec. sion was made after review of a com- pleted environmental checklist and oth- er information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request COndrtions/Mitigating Measures: None Lead Agency: City of Yelm Responsible OffiCial: Shelly Badger, Gtty Administrator !:late of Issue: December 20, 1999 ~mment Deadline: 5:00 pm, january 3, 2000. ~sShelly Badger, City Administrator l'tiis Determination of NonSignrticance is'issued pursuant to Washington Ad- ministrative Code 197-11-340(2). The City of Yelm will not act on this propos- al'prior to 5:00 p.m" January 10, 2000, Comments must be submitted to Catherine Carlsonr City Planner, at City of Yelm, 105 Ye m Ave, W., P.O, Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597 by 5:00 p.m" December 6, 1999, You may appeal thiS determination to the Yelm City Council, at above ad- dress, by submitting a written appeal no later thim 5:00 p,m" January 10, 2000, You should be prepared to make specrtic factual objections, Con- tact Agnes Bennick, City Clerk, to learn more about the procedures for SEPA appeals, This DNS is not a permit and does NOT by itsell constitute project approval. The applicant must comply with all applicable requirements of the City of Yelm prior to receiving con- struction permits which may Include but are not limrted 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 Polic~ Act (SEPAl Trtle (14), Road De- sign Standards, Platting and Subdiv. sion Trtle (16); and the Shoreline Mas- ter Program. Publish: December 20, 1999 The Olympian has been appointed as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Thurston County, dated July 10, 1941, In the county In which said newspaper Is published In accordance with RCW 65.16,020 and RCW 63.16.040. The undersigned being first duly sworn on oath deposed and says' That she is the Principal Clerk of The Olympian which is a legal newspaper printed and published in the City of Olympia, Thurston County, Washington of general circulation in sqid City, County and State; that the D N ...S in the case of 3/2 5D7 ~1JL?t; lYa3fJt;<tj of which the attached is a printed copy, was published in said newspaper On the the the the the the the d6J~ 0~~L day of day of day of day of day of that the said newspaper was generally circulated during all of said time, and has been published for more than six months prior to the dates of the publication of this legal document, and that said notice was published in the newspaper proper and not in supplement form. The amount of fee charged for this publication $/,1)5- 1(2- ~~ / / -,'/( ~/ Principal Clerk ~rL/ of and sworn to me this J 1999 day City of Yelm 105 Yelm Avenue West POBox 479 Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-3244 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: City of Yelm, Public Works Department Description of Proposal The SR 507, Third Street to Bald Hills Road project will construct sidewalks, planter strips, and bioswales, realign Vancil Road and Clark Road, and redesign the Vancil Road signal Location of the Proposal State Route 507 (Yelm Avenue East) in Yelm, Washington, Thurston County 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 43.21 C 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 December 20, 1999 5 00 pm, January 3, 2000 ~4.m~ Shelly Badger, City Administrator This Determination of NonSignificance is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2) The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5 00 pm, January 10,2000 Comments must be submitted to Catherine Carlson, City Planner, at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave W, POBox 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 500 pm, January 3, 2000 You may appeal this determination to the Yelm City Council, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than 500 pm, January 10, 2000 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 (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, Friday December 24, 1999 and The Daily Olympian, December 22, 1999 Posted in public areas Monday, December 20, 1999 Copies to Monday., December 20, 1999 - Dept. of Ecology All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list. City of Yelm 105 Yelm Avenue West PO Box 479 Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-3244 tM"~ rfiv "\ <<\ DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: City of Yelm, Public Works Department Description of Proposal The SR 507, Third Street to Bald Hills Road project will construct sidewalks, planter strips, and bioswales, realign Vancil Road and Clark Road, and redesign the Vancil Road signal Location of the Proposal State Route 507 (Yelm Avenue East) in Yelm, Washington, Thurston County 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 4321 C 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 December 20, 1999 5 00 pm, January 3, 2000 ~Jl.f>>~ Shelly Badger, City Administrator This Determination of NonSignificance is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2) The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5 00 pm, January 10,2000 Comments must be submitted to Catherine Carlson, City Planner, at City of Yelm, 105 Yelm Ave W , POBox 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5 00 pm, January 3, 2000 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 10, 2000 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 (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, Friday December 24, 1999 and The Daily Olympian, December.2~2, 1999. ~ Posted in public areas Monday, December 20, 1999 ~. \:;\0, Copies to Monday., December 20, 1999 - Dept. of Ecology \\ \ All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list ~ ~ t " SHELLY BADGER STEVE GILBERT PARAMETRIX PO BOX 460 SUMNER WA 98390 GARY NOMENSEN PUGET SOUND ENERGY 2711 PACIFIC AVE SE OLYMPIA WA 98501 DEPT OF ECOLOGY SW REGIONAL OFFICE, ENV REVIEW PO BOX 47375, MS 4775 OLYMPIA WA 98504-6811 THURSTON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 2000 LAKERIDGE DR SW BLDG 1 OLYMPIA WA 98502 DEPT OF ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SECTION PO BOX 44703 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7703 YELM COMMUNITY SCHOOLS A TTN DAVE HOUGHTON PO BOX 476 YELM WA 98597 KEN GARMANN THURSTON COUNTY PUBLIC WRKS ATTN DALE RANCOUR 2404 HERITAGE CT SUITE A OLYMPIA WA 98502 MAYOR KATHY WOLF THURSTON CO FIRE DEPT ATTN BILL STEELE PO BOX 777 YELM WA 98597 PUGET SOUND ENERGY ATTN CHERYL PARAS PO BOX 11066 TACOMA WA 98411 TC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ATTN PHIL BRINKER 2000 LAKERIDGE DR SW OLYMPIA WA 98502 THURSTON COUNTY PLNG DEPT 2000 LAKERIDGE DR SW OLYMPIA WA 98502 THURSTON CO COMMUNICATIONS 2000 LAKERIDGE DR SW OLYMPIA WA 98502 OAPCA ATTN JAMES WILSON 909 SLEATER KINNEY RD SE STE 1 LACEY WA 98503 CATHIE CARLSON GLENN DUNNAM YELM POLICE DEPT YELM TELEPHONE COMPANY A TTN KEN BECKMAN PO BOX 593 YELM WA 98597 WSDOT OLYMPIC REGION PO BOX 47440 OLYMPIA WA 98502 NISQUALL Y RIVER COUNCIL A TTN STEVE CRAIG PO BOX 1076 YELM WA 98597 NISQUALL Y INDIAN TRIBE ATTN GEORGE WALTERS 4820 SHE-NA-NUM DR SE OLYMPIA WA 98503 INTERCITY TRANSIT ATTN KAREN PARKHURST PO BOX 659 OLYMPIA WA 98507 THURSTON COUNTY ROAD DIV 9700 TILLEY RD OLYMPIA WA 98502 SEPA CENTER DEPT OFNATURALRESOURCES PO BOX 47015 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7015 '\ ,r \ I".~ I" i.. I,I\\\:"\\.'I.-\.-' d\ \f r ':; \ II' ( t 1\ ~ : ^l ~' f'r\ i . ),'- _. /\ /) \ \,1 \ \ ! \ l_..)' \ I ( ! I -1. \ 1 \ \ _ I Page 1 of2 From: To. Cc Vintilo, Christie <VintiIC@wsdot.wa gov> 'Cathie Carlson' <Carlson@yelmtel com> Philpott, Dave <PhilpoD@WSDOT WA.GOV>, Whitney, Tom <WhitneT@WSDOT WA.GOV> Date: Monday, December 20, 1999 10 37 AM Subject: Yelm SEPA Checklist Cathie, Per our conversation this morning about the SEPA checklist, please revised the sections below as shown If you have any questions, please give me a call before 11 today, or tomorrow morning, or you can call Dave Philpott in the project office in Tumwater at 570-6768 Thanks for your help B ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 3 Water b Ground 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general descnptlon, purpose, and approximate quantities if known (Delete "No" and add new sentence) Flows exceeding the SIX month storm capacity of the bioswales will be channeled into an infiltration system, then into native gravels 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 (Insert new sentence pnor to last sentence) The sources of runoff within this corridor include the SR 507 mainline, intersecting city streets, and the predominantly paved infrastructure of the businesses adjacent to SR 507 Runoff will be collected and conveyed to infiltration swales which will be constructed adjacent to the roadway throughout the majority of the project. Flows exceeding the six month storm capacity of the bloswales will be channeled Into an infiltration system, then into native gravels A detailed analysis of the eXisting drainage conditions Will be contained In a report prepared by WSDOT 12120/1999 Page 2 of2 Chnstle Vintilo Environmental Engineer WSDOT Olympic Region Environmental & Hydraulic Services (360)357-2742/ FAX (360)357-2739 vintllc@wsdot.wa.gov 12/20/1999 .. City of Yelm 105 Yelm Avenue West POBox 479 Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-3244 December 20, 1999 Environmental Review Section Department of Ecology POBox 47703 Olympia, Washington 98504-7703 SUBJECT SEPA Register Attached is a copy of the Determination of Non-Significance for your information and publication in the SEPA Register, in accordance with WAC 197-11-340(2) Project: SR 507, Third Street to Bald Hills Road If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at 458-8408 Sincerely, ~*-G Cy~ Catherine Carlson City Planner Attachments DNS & Environmental Checklist cc w/attach WSDOT, Attn Ken Stone, POBox 47440, Olympia WA 98504-7440 WSDOT, Attn Neal Campbell, POBox 47447, Olympia WA 98504-7447 City of Yelm YELM WASHINGTON 105 Yelm Avenue West POBox 479 Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-3244 December 16, 1999 The OlympIan POBox 407 OlympIa, Washmgton 98507-0407 AttentIon. Ruth Fox - Legal NotIces Re. SR 507 OL3424 MP 27 .~32 to Bald HIlls Road DetermmatIon of Non-SIgmficance VIA Fax: 357-0207 Dear Ms Fox: The State EnvIronrnental PolIcy Act (SEP A) reqUIres us to 11lltIate a publIc notIce on all envIronmental actIons. TillS allows the publIc an opportumty to comment on the proposed projects. \Ve have elected the publIc notIce procedure of sendmg a copy of the DNS to your paper because of ItS general CIrculation m the project VIcmIty Please publIsh the attached DNS as a PAID LEGAL NOTICE m your paper on Wednesday, December 20, 1999 The notIce should run for one day only Please provIde an AffidavIt of PublIcatIon and mVOICe to City of Yelm Attn Cat}lle Carlson PO Box 479 Yelm, W A 98597 If you need flIrther mformatIon, please contact me at 458-8408 Smcerely, CathIe Carlson City Planner r----;----.'---.-- / 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 infQrmation 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 " .... A. BACKGROUND Name of proposed proJect, If applicable SR 507 - Third Street to Bald Hills Road 2 Name of applicant: City ofYelm, Washington 3 Address and phone number of applicant and contact person Ken Garmann, Public Works DirectOl(360) 458-8499 PO Box 479 Yelm, W A 98597 4 Date checklist prepared. December 13, 1999 5 Agency requesting checklist: City ofYelm, Washington 6 Proposed tIming or schedule (including phasing, If appltcable) Project is scheduled to be constructed spring and summer of 2000. 7 Are there any plans for future addItIOns, expansIons. or further activIty related to or connected wIth thIs proposal? If yes, explain The proposed project will complete the build-out of the road section. No future additions or expansions are planned. 8 LIst any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or WIll be prepared, dIrectly related to this proposal NEP A Documented Categorical Exclusion Biological Assessment Hydraulics Report 9 Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals dIrectly affecting the property covered by the proposal? If yes, explain Washington State Department of Transportation will pave this section of highway and an adjoining section. Work is expected to be done jointly with this City ofYelm project. 10 LIst any government approvals or permIts that will be needed for the proposal, If known None. 11 GIve bnef, complete descnptlOn of the project mcludmg (but not hmlted to) Its SIze, general desIgn elements, and other factors that will give an accurate understandmg of ItS scope and nature There are several questIOns m this checkhst that ask you to describe certam aspects of the proposal You do not need to repeat those answers on thIs page This project is located on State Route (SR) 507 within the City ofYelm. Work will include completing the sidewalk system between 3rd Street and Bald Hills Road, realigning Vancil and Clark Streets, redesigning the signal at the intersection of Vancil Road and SR 507, constructing planter strips for landscaping and adding bioswales for stormwater runoff treatment. 12 LocatIon of the proposal GIve sufficient mformatlOn for a person to understand the precIse locatIOn of the proposed project, mcludmg 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 boundanes of the slte(s) ProvIde a legal descnptlon, sIte plan, VICInIty map, and topographIc map, If reasonably available This project is located in Yelm on SR 507 from MP 28.38, vicinity of Third Street, to MP 29.24, vicinity of Bald Hills Road, Township 17 North, Range 1 East Sections 24 and 25, and Range 2 East Sections 19 and 30 in Thurston County, Washington. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General descnptlOn of the sIte (cIrcle one) Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountamous, other' b What IS the steepest slope on the site (approxImate percent slope)? 5%. c What general types of soils are found on the sIte (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classIficatIon of agncultural sOIls, specdy them and note any pnme farmland. According to the Soil Survey of Thurston County, Washington, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, the following types of soil are present within the project area: Spanaway gravely sandy loam, Spanaway stony sandy loam, and Nisqually loamy fine sand. d. Are there surface mdlcatlOns or history of unstable soIls m the ImmedIate VICInIty? If so, descrI be No. e DescrIbe the purpose, type, and approxImate quantItIes of any fillmg or gradmg proposed Indicate source offill We anticipate grading work to ensure proper grade of the proposed sidewalks and that this grading quantity will not exceed 3,500 cubic meters. The excavation for the drainage swales is expected to yield approximately 4,000 cubic meters of material. We anticipate that some of this material will be used as fill material on the project. f Could erosIOn occur as a result of clearIng, constructIOn, or use? If so, generally describe Some erosion may occur during construction. g. About what percent ofthe sIte will be covered wIth ImpervIOUS surfaces after project constructIOn (for example, asphalt or bUlldmgs)? Approximately 80% of the site will be covered with impervious surface (sidewalks, roads and driveway). The remainder will be bioswales and planter strips. h Proposed measures to reduce or control erosIOn, or other Impacts to the earth, If anY' Temporary erosion will be controlled utilizing a temporary erosion and sediment control plan and Best Management Practices in accordance with the WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual. 2. Air a What types of emISSions to the aIr would result from the proposal (for example dust, automobile, odors, mdustrIal wood smoke) dUrIng constructIOn and when the project IS completed? If any, generally describe and give approxImate quantItIes If known. Dust from construction operations and exhaust from construction equipment may be present during construction. Air quality is expected to return to normal after construction. 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 atr, If anY' During construction dust will be controlled by watering, as necessary. 3. Water a. Surface I) Is there any surface water body on, or In, the ImmedIate VICInIty of the sIte (IncludIng year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, desCrIbe type and prOVIde names, If approprIate, state what stream or river It flows Into None. 2) WIll the project reqUire any work over, m, or adjacent to (wIthIn 200 feet}he deSCrIbed waters? If yes, please deSCrIbe and attach avaIlable plans. No. 3) EstImate the amount offill and dredge materIal that would be placed In or removed from surface water or wetlands and mdIcate the area of the sIte that would be affected. IndIcate the source of fill materIal None. 4) WIll the proposal reqUire surface water wIthdrawals or dIVerSIOns? GIve general deSCrIptIOn, purpose, and approximate quantItIes If known, No. 5) Does the proposal lie wlthm a I OO-year flood plaIn? If so, note locatIOn on the sIte plan No. 6) Does the proposalmvolve any dIscharges of waste materIals to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and antIcipated volume of dIscharge None. b Ground 1) WIll ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? GIve general descriptIon, purpose, and approxImate quantItIes Ifknown Flows exceeding the six month storm capacity of the bioswales will be channeled into an infiltration system, then into native gravels. 2) Describe waste materIal that wIll be dIscharged mto the ground from septIc tanks or other sources, If any (for example DomestIc sewage, IndustrIal, contaInIng the folloWIng chemIcals, agrIcultural, etc). Describe the general sIze ofthe system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (If applicable), or the number ofammals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve None. c Water Runoff (including storm water) 1) Describe the source of runoff (mcludlng 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? Ifso, describe. The sources of runoff within this corridor include the SR 507 mainline, intersecting city streets, and the predominantly paved infrastructure of the businesses adjacent to SR 507. Runoff will be collected and conveyed to infiltration swales which will be constructed adjacent to the roadway throughout the majority of the project. Flows exceeding the six month storm capacity of the bioswales will be channeled into an infiltration system, then into native gravels. A detailed analysis of the existing drainage conditions will be contained in a report prepared by WSDOT. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe Pollutants typically associated with highway runoff may enter the stormwater, but the grass- lined swales should remove any contaminates. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff waterlmpacts, If any' The amount of impervious surface area in this corridor will be increased after construction of the proposed improvements. The swales will function as the mechanism for controlling runoff impacts. These swales are an accepted stormwater best management practice, designed in accordance with the WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual. 4 Plants a, Check or cIrcle types of vegetatIOn found on the sIte X deciduous tree alder, maple, aspen, other X evergreen tree fir, red cedar, pine, other X shrubs X grass pasture crop or gram wet soli plants cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other' reed canary grass, willow, ladyfern, horsetail, coltsfoot, water parsley water plants. water Illy, eelgrass, mllfoll, other- salmonberry, elderberry, sword fern, devtls club, nettles b What kmd and amount of vegetatIOn wtll be removed or altered? There will be no net loss of vegetation. c List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site State and Federal listings were requested and a biological assessment prepared. No listed species are known to be within or in close proximity to the project. White topped aster is present approximately 4,700 feet northeast ofthe project site. d. Proposed landscapmg, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetatIOn on the site, If any' A landscaping plan is currently being prepared. 5. Animals a. CIrcle any birds and anImals whIch have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site BIRDS hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other' MAMMALS deer, bear, elk, beaver, other' FISH. bass, salmon, trout, hernng, shellfish b LIst any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the sIte State and Federal listings were requested and a biological assessment prepared. No listed species are known to be within or in close proximity to the project. Bald eagles are present in the Nisqually Rive corridor approximately 6,000 feet east of the project. Listed salmon species and bull trout are present in rivers and creeks in the Yelm area. c Is the sIte part of a migratIOn route? If so, explam Yes, Western Washington is part ofthe Pacific Flyway. d Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wlldlJfe, If any" None are planned. 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kmds of energy (electric, natural gas, 011, wood stove, solar) WIll be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it wi\l be used for heatmg, manufactUring, etc Electricity for illumination, signal operation, and irrigation controller. b Would the 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, spill, or hazardous waste that would occur as a result of this proposal? Ifso, describe There exists the usual risk of petroleum product leakage during construction stage. Temporary exposure to some loud construction equipment is possible. There exists the risk of spills, fires, etc. associated with traffic accidents 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Police, fire, and ambulance. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, If any" Standard construction safety and spill containment practices will be in effect during construction. The contract for this project will contain provisions requiring the contractor to have a spill kit on all hauling equipment and a designated spill control responder on the job site. b NOise 1) What types of nOise eXist In the area which may affect the project (for example traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Traffic and associated noise common to an urban area. 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 Construction activities may increase the noise levels temporarily during daylight hours. After construction, noise level will return to normal. 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 Commercial, industrial, residential. b Has the sIte been used for agriculture? If so, describe Possibly. Most of this area was at one time used for agriculture. c Describe any structures on the sIte None. d Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? None. e What IS the current zonIng classrficatlOn of the sIte? Mosman Road to 4th Street is Central Business District; from 4th Street to Bald Hills Road is C-l Commercial. f What IS the current comprehenSive plan desIgnatIOn of the sIte? Mosman Road to 4th Street is Central Business District; from 4th Street to Bald Hills Road is C-l Commercial. g. If applicable, what IS the current shorelIne master program desIgnatIOn ofthe sIte? Not applicable. h Has any part ofthe site been clasSified as an "environmentally sensItIve" area? If so, specIfy No. ApproxImately how many people would resIde or work In the completed project? None. J Approximately how many people would the completed project dIsplace? None. k. Proposed measures to aVOid or reduce displacement Impacts, If anY' Not applicable. I Proposed measures to ensure the proposal IS compatIble with eXlstmg and projected land uses and plans, If any. This project has been designed for the City of Yelm in accordance with their plans for downtown Yelm. 9. Housing a. ApproxImately how many Units would be provIded, If any? IndIcate whether high, mIddle, or low-mcome housmg. None. b ApproxImately how many Units, If any, would be elImmated? IndIcate whether hIgh, mIddle, or low-mcome housmg. None. c Proposed measures to reduce or control housmg Impacts, If any" None. 10. Aesthetics a. What IS the tallest heIght of any proposed structure(s), not mcludmg antennas, what IS the pnnclpal extenor bUlldmg material(s) proposed? Not applicable. b What vIews In the ImmedIate vlcmlty would be altered or obstructed? None. c Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic Impacts, if any. The sidewalks, landscape strips, and vegetated swale areas of this project will result in improved aesthetics for the downtown area. 11 Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would It mamly occur? Illumination during the dark hours. b Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or mterfere wIth vIews? No. c What eXistIng off-site sources of hght or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control hght and glare Impacts, If any. None. 12. Recreation a. What designated and Informal recreatIOnal opportunttles are In the Immediate VIClntty? A city park is located near the west end of the project. b Would the proposed project displace any eXIstIng recreatIOnal uses? If so, describe No. c Proposed measures to reduce or control Impacts on recreatIOn, IncludIng recreatIon opportunttles to be provIded by the project, If any" None. 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects hsted on, or proposed for, natIOnal, state, or local preservatIOn regIsters known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe None known. b Generally describe any landmarks or eVidence of hlstonc, archaeologIcal, sCientIfic, or cultural Importance known to be on or next to the site The Masonic Temple is on the Yelm Register of Historic Places. This building is located on the northeast corner of Third Street and SR 507, and is adjacent to SR 507 Physical address is 302 Yelm Avenue E. c Proposed measures to reduce or control Impacts, If any" None. While the portion of SR 507 adjacent to this building is within project limits, no construction will be done adjacent to the property. No impacts are anticipated. 14 Transportation a, IdentifY pubhc streets and hIghways servIng the site, and descnbe proposed access to the eXistIng street system Show on sIte plans, If any" SR 507 is a state highway. Various city streets intersect the project throughout its length. b Is sIte currently served by publtc transit? If not, what IS the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Intercity Transit busses serve the Yelm area. c How many parkmg spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eltmmate? None. d Will the proposal reqUIre any new roads or streets, or Improvements to eXlstmg roads or streets, not mcludmg dnveways? If so, generally describe (mdlcate whether publtc or pnvate) See project description under section A.1t. of this checklist. e W ill the project use (or occur m the Immediate vlcmlty of) water, rail, or aIr transportatIOn? If so, generally descnbe No. f How many vehicular tnps per day would be generated by the completed proJect? If known, mdlcate when peak volumes would occur None. g, Proposed measures to reduce or control transportatIOn Impacts, If any None. 15. Public Service a. Would the project result m an mcreased need for publIc servIces (for example fire protectIOn, police protectIOn, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe No. b Proposed measures to reduce or control direct Impacts on publtc serVices, If any No. 16. Utilities a. CIrcle utIlItIes currently available at the sIte electricity, water, natural 2as, 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, Electricity needed for the traffic signal at Vancil Street and for irrigation controllers will be provided by the utility currently serving the area. Water will be required for the irrigation and will be provided by the City of Yelm. C SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge IL ~\r-- I Public Wor s DIrector SIgnature " Date Submitted ) '2 ,.. J"3 - <i \ From: Vintilo, Christie <VintiIC@wsdot.wa gov> To' 'Cathie Carlson' <Carlson@yelmtel com> Date. Tuesday, December 07, 1999 1038 AM Subject: SEPA Checklist Questions Page 1 of2 HI Cathie I got your message I'll give you a call after I hear from our project office so we can be sure everything IS coordinated Here are the answers to the two questions on the SEPA checklist I gave you 1 ~s:o~~ ': :Iu.e ~n. t:e.CheCkhst on the disk) jf #B 4 c List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site State and federal listings were requested and a biological assessment prepared No listed species are known to be within or in close proximity to the project. White topped aster is present approximately 4,700 feet northeast of the project. #B 5 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" MAMMELS deer, bear, elk, beaver, other" FISH bass, salmon, bull trout, herring, shellfish B 5 b List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site State and federal listings were requested and a biological assessment prepared No listed species are known to be within or In close proximity to the project. Bald eagles are present in the Nisqually River corridor approximately 6,000 feet east of the project. Listed salmon species and bull trout are present in rivers and creeks In the Yelm area Christie Vintilo Environmental Engineer WSDOT OlympiC Region Environmental & Hydraulic Services (360)357-2742/ FAX (360)357-2739 12/15/1999 Page 2 of2 vintilc@wsdot.wa.gov 12/15/1999 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Description of proposal' The SR 507, ThIrd Street to Bald Hills Road project wIll construct sIdewalks, planter stnps, and blOswales, realIgn VancIl Road and Clark Road, and redesIgn the VancIl Road sIgnal Proponent: CIty of Yelm Location of proposal State Route 507 (Yelm Avenue) m Yelm, Washmgton, Thurston County Lead Agency' CIty of Yelm The lead agency for this proposal has determmed that it does not have a probable significant adverse Impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not reqUired under RCW 43.21C 030(2)(c). This decision was made after review ofa completed environmental checklist and other informatIOn on file With the lead agency This mformatIOn IS avaIlable to the publIc on request. There IS no comment penod for thIS DNS _x _ ThIS DNS IS Issued under WAC 197-11-340(2), The lead agency wIll not act on thIS proposal for 14 days from the date of signature below Comments must be submItted by' fill in. Responsible Official fin in PositionlTitle Phone tlU in fill in Address. tm in Date Signature Di)!t: ( ifr lu 1m in The Olympian POBox 407 Olympia, Washmgton 98507-0407 AttentIOn. Legal NotIces Re SR 507 OL3424 MP 27 32 to Bald Hills Road DetermmatIOn ofNon-Slgmficance Dear Ladles and Gentlemen. The State EnvIronmental PolIcy Act (SEP A) reqUIres us to ImtIate a publIc notIce on all envIronmental actIOns. ThIs allows the publIc an opportumty to comment on the proposed proJects. We have elected the publIc notIce procedure of sendmg a copy of the DNS to your paper because of ItS general cIrculatIOn m the project Vlcmlty Please publIsh the attached DNS as a PAID LEGAL NOTICE m your paper Also please provIde an AffidavIt of PublIcatIOn and mVOIce to ('iN to fill in For our accountmg purposes, please use the reference (il.., fo tm ill on bIllmg mVOIce If you need further mformatIOn, please contact ('itv to till in. Smcerely, Cifr frJ Iii I in Date - City to fill in. EnVIronmental RevIew SectIOn Department of Ecology POBox 47703 OlympIa, Washmgton 98504-7703 SUBJECT: SEP A RegIster Attached IS a copy of the DetermmatIOn ofNon-SIgmficance for your mformatIOn and publIcatIOn m the SEPA RegIster, m accordance with WAC 197-11-340(2) Project: SR 507, Third Street to Bald Hills Road If you have any questIOns or need addItIonal mformatIOn, please call City to fill in. Signatui"e block - City to fill in. Attachments DNS & EnvIronmental ChecklIst cc w/attach. WSDOT, Attn. Ken Stone, POBox 47440, Olympia WA 98504-7440 WSDOT, Attn. Neal Campbell, POBox 47447, OlympIa WA 98504-7447 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST The State EnvIronmental PolIcy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, reqUIres all governmental agencIes to consIder the envIronmental Impacts of a proposal before makmg decIsIOns. The purpose of thIS checklIst IS to prOVIde mformatIOn to help you and the agency IdentIfy Impacts for your proposal (and to reduce or aVOId Impacts from the proposal, If It can be done) and to help the agency dedde whether an EIS IS required. The checkhst questIOns apply to all parts of the proposal, even If they are planned over a penod of tIme Attach any additIOnal mformatIOn that wIll help describe the proposal or ItS envIronmental effects. Be prepared to explam answers or prOVIde addItIOnal mformatIOn reasonably related to determmmg If there may be sIgmficant adverse Impact. A. BACKGROUND 1 Name of proposed proJect, If apphcable SR 507 - Third Street to Bald Hills Road 2 Name of apphcant. City of Yelm, Washington 3 Address and phone number of apphcant and contact person. City to complete. 4 Date checklIst prepared. Citv to complete. S Agency requestmg checkhst. City of Yelm, Washington 6 Proposed tImmg or schedule (includmg phasmg, If apphcable) Project is scheduled to be constructed spring and summer of 2000. 7 Are there any plans for future addItIOns, expansIOns, or further actIVIty related to or connected WIth thIS proposal? If yes, explam. City to complete. 8 LISt any envIronmental mformatIOn you know about that has been prepared, or wIll be prepared, dIrectly related to thIS proposal. NEP A Documented Categorical Exclusion Biological Assessment Hydraulics Report 9 Do you know whether applIcatIOns are pendmg for governmental approvals of other proposals dIrectly affectmg the property covered by the proposal? If yes, explain. Washington State Department of Transportation will pave this section of highway and an adjoining section. Work is expected to be done jointly with this City of Yelm project. 10 LIst any government approvals or permIts that WIll be needed for the proposal, If known. None. 11 GIve bnef, complete descnptIOn of the project mcludmg (but not lImIted to) Its SIze, general desIgn elements, and other factors that WIll gIve an accurate understandmg of ItS scope and nature There are several questIOns m thIS checklIst that ask you to describe certam aspects of the proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on thIS page This project is located on State Route (SR) 507 within the City of Yelm. Work will include completing the sidewalk system between 3rd Street and Bald Hills Road, realigning Vancil and Clark Streets, redesigning the signal at the intersection of Vancil Road and SR 507, constructing planter strips for landscaping and adding bioswales for stormwater runoff treatment. 12 LocatIOn of the proposal. GIve sufficIent mformatIOn for a person to understand the preCIse locatIOn of the proposed project, mcludmg 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 boundanes of the sIte(s) ProvIde a legal descnptIOn, sIte plan, vlclmty map, and topographIc map, If reasonably aVailable This project is located in Yelm on SR 507 from MP 28.38, vicinity of Third Street, to MP 29.24, vicinity of Bald Hills Road, Township 17 North, Range 1 East Sections 24 and 25, and Range 2 East Sections 19 and 30 in Thurston County , Washington. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General descnptIOn of the sIte (cIrcle one) Flat, rolling, hIlly, steep slopes, mountamous, other b What IS the steepest slope on the sIte (approXImate percent slope)? 5%. c What general types of soIls are found on the sIte (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classIficatIOn of agncultural sOlIs, specIfy them and note any pnme farmland. According to the Soil Survey of Thurston County, Washington, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, the following types of soil are present within the project area: Spanaway gravely sandy loam, Spanaway stony sandy loam, and Nisqually loamy fine sand. d. Are there surface mdIcatIOns or hIstOry of unstable soIls m the ImmedIate vIcmIty? If so, describe No. e Describe the purpose, type, and approXImate quantItIes of any fillmg or gradmg proposed. IndIcate source of fill We anticipate grading work to ensure proper grade of the proposed sidewalks and that this grading quantity will not exceed 3,500 cubic meters. The excavation for the drainage swales is expected to yield approximately 4,000 cubic meters of material. We anticipate that some of this material will be used as fill material on the project. f. Could eroSIOn occur as a result of clearIng, constructIOn, or use? If so, generally deSCrIbe Some erosion may occur during construction. g. About what percent of the SIte WIll be covered WIth ImpervIOUS surfaces after project constructIOn (for example, asphalt or bUIldmgs)? Approximately 80% of the site will be covered with impervious surface (sidewalks, roads and driveway). The remainder will be bioswales and planter strips. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control eroSIOn, or other Impacts to the earth, If any' Temporary erosion will be controlled utilizing a temporary erosion and sediment control plan and Best Management Practices in accordance with the WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual. 2. Air a What types of emISSIOns to the aIr would result from the proposal (for example dust, automobIle, odors, mdustrIal wood smoke) dUrIng constructIOn and when the project IS completed? If any, generally describe and gIve approXImate quantItIes If known. Dust from construction operations and exhaust from construction equipment may be present during construction. Air quality is expected to return to normal after construction. 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' During construction dust will be controlled by watering, as necessary. 3. Water a. Surface 1) Is there any surface water body on, or m, the Immediate vIcImty of the sIte (mcludmg year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provIde names. If appropnate, state what stream or nver It flows mto None. 2) Will the project reqUIre any work over, m, or adjacent to (wIthm 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach aVailable plans. No. 3) EstImate the amount offill and dredge matenal that would be placed m or removed from surface water or wetlands and mdIcate the area of the sIte that would be affected. IndIcate the source of fill matenal. None. 4) Will the proposal reqUIre surface water wIthdrawals or dIversIOns? GIve general descnptIOn, purpose, and approXImate quantItIes If known. No. 5) Does the proposal he wIthm a lOa-year flood plam? Ifso, note locatIon on the sIte plan. No. 6) Does the proposal mvolve any dIscharges of waste matenals to surface waters? If so, descnbe the type of waste and antIcIpated volume of dIscharge None. b Ground. 1) Will ground water be wIthdrawn, or wIll water be dIscharged to ground water? GIve general descnptIOn, purpose, and approxImate quantItIes If known. No. 2) Descnbe waste matenal that wIll be dIscharged mto the ground from septIc tanks or other sources, if any (for example Domestic sewage, mdustnal, contammg the followmg chemicals, agncultural, etc) Descnbe the general Size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applIcable), or the number of ammals or humans the system( s) are expected to serve None. c Water Runoff (includmg storm water) 1) Describe the source of runoff (mcludmg storm water) and method of collectIOn and disposal, if any (include quantities, ifknown) Where will thiS water flow? Will this water flow mto other waters? If so, describe The sources of runoff within this corridor include the SR 507 mainline, intersecting city streets, and the predominantly paved infrastructure of the businesses adjacent to SR 507. Runoff will be collected and conveyed to infiltration swales which will be constructed adjacent to the roadway throughout the majority of the project. A detailed analysis of the existing drainage conditions will be contained in a report prepared by WSDOT. 2) Could waste matenals enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally descn be Pollutants typically associated with highway runoff may enter the stormwater, but the grass-lined swales should remove any contaminates. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water impacts, if any. The amount of impervious surface area in this corridor will be increased after construction of the proposed improvements. The swales will function as the mechanism for controlling runoff impacts. These swales are an accepted stormwater best management practice, designed in accordance with the WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual. 4. Plants a. Check or cIrcle types of vegetatIOn found on the site X deCiduous tree alder, maple, aspen, other X evergreen tree fir, red cedar, pme, other X shrubs X grass pasture crop or gram wet soIl plants cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other reed canary grass, willow, ladyfern, horsetail, coltsfoot, water parsley water plants water lIly, eelgrass, mIlfOlI, other salmonberry, elderberry, sword fern, devIls club, nettles b What kmd and amount of vegetatIOn will be removed or altered? There will be no net loss of vegetation. c List threatened or endangered speCies known to be on or near the site None. State and federal listings were requested and a biological assessment is being prepared. (Verify this answer before finalizing checklist.) d. Proposed landscapmg, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetatiOn on the site, if any' A landscaping plan is currently being prepared. 5. Animals a. Cucle any birds and ammals 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 MAMMALS deer, bear, elk, beaver, other FISH bass, salmon, trout, hernng, shellfish b List any threatened or endangered speCies known to be on or near the site None. State and federal listings were requested and a biological assessment is being prepared. (Ver{fjJ this answer beforefinalizing checklist.) c Is the Site part of a migratiOn route? If so, explam. Yes, Western Washington is part of the Pacific Flyway. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildhfe, if any' N one are planned. 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kmds of energy (electnc, natural gas, 011, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed proJect's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heatmg, manufacturing, etc Electricity for illumination, signal operation, and irrigation controller. b Would the project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe No. c What kmds of energy conservatiOn features are mcluded m 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, mcludmg exposure to tOXIC chemIcals, rIsk of fire and explOSIOn, spIll, or hazardous waste that would occur as a result of thIS proposal? If so, describe There exists the usual risk of petroleum product leakage during construction stage. Temporary exposure to some loud construction equipment is possible. There exists the risk of spills, fires, etc. associated with traffic accidents 1) Describe special emergency serVIces that mIght be reqUIred. Police, fire, and ambulance. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control envIronmental health hazards, If any. Standard construction safety and spill containment practices will be in effect during construction. The contract for this project will contain provisions requiring the contractor to have a spill kit on all hauling equipment and a designated spill control responder on the job site. b NOIse 1) What types of nOise eXIst m the area whIch may affect the project (for example traffic, eqUIpment, operatIOn, other)? Traffic and associated noise common to an urban area. 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 Construction activities may increase the noise levels temporarily during daylight hours. After construction, noise level will return to normal. 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 Commercial, industrial, residential. b Has the SIte been used for agrIculture? If so, describe Possibly. Most of this area was at one time used for agriculture. c Descnbe any structures on the sIte. None. d. Will any structures be demolIshed? If so, what? None. e What IS the current zomng classIficatIOn of the sIte? Mosman Road to 4th Street is Central Business District; from 4th Street to Bald Hills Road is C-l Commercial. f. What IS the current comprehensIve plan desIgnatIOn of the sIte? Mosman Road to 4th Street is Central Business District; from 4th Street to Bald Hills Road is C-l Commercial. g. If applIcable, what IS the current shorelme master program desIgnatIOn of the site? Not applicable. h. Has any part of the sIte been classIfied as an "envIronmentally sensItIve" area? If so, specIfY No. 1. ApproxImately how many people would resIde or work m the completed project? None. J ApprOXImately how many people would the completed project dIsplace? None. k. Proposed measures to aVOId or reduce dIsplacement Impacts, If any Not applicable. 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal IS compatIble WIth eXIstmg and projected land uses and plans, If any' This project has been designed for the City of Yelm in accordance with their plans for downtown Yelm. 9. Housing a. ApprOXImately how many umts would be provIded, If any? IndIcate whether hIgh, middle, or low-mcome housmg. None. b ApprOXImately how many umts, If any, would be elImmated? IndIcate whether hIgh, mIddle, or low-mcome housmg. None. c Proposed measures to reduce or control housmg Impacts, If any' None. 10. Aesthetics a. What IS the tallest heIght of any proposed structure(s), not mcludmg antennas, what IS the prmcIpal extenor bmldmg matenal(s) proposed? Not applicable. b What VIews m the ImmedIate vIcImty would be altered or obstructed? None. c Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic Impacts, If any' The sidewalks, landscape strips, and vegetated swale areas of this project will result in improved aesthetics for the downtown area. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of lIght or glare wIll the proposal produce? What tIme of day would It mamly occur? Illumination during the dark hours. b Could lIght or glare from the fimshed 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. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control lIght and glare Impacts, If any' None. 12. Recreation a. What desIgnated and mformal recreatIOnal opportumt!es are m the Immediate vIcImty? A city park is located near the west end of the project. b Would the proposed project dIsplace any eXIstmg recreatIOnal uses? If so, describe No. c Proposed measures to reduce or control Impacts on recreatIOn, mcludmg recreatIOn opportumtIes to be provIded by the project, If any' None. 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 N one known. b Generally descnbe any landmarks or eVIdence ofhIstonc, archaeologIcal, sCIentIfic, or cultural Importance known to be on or next to the sIte The Masonic Temple is on the Yelm Register of Historic Places. This building is located on the northeast corner of Third Street and SR 507, and is adjacent to SR 507. Physical address is 302 Yelm Avenue E. c Proposed measures to reduce or control Impacts, If any' None. While the portion of SR 507 adjacent to this building is within project limits, no construction will be done adjacent to the property. No impacts are anticipated. 14. Transportation a. Identify publIc streets and hIghways servmg the sIte, and describe proposed access to the existmg street system. Show on sIte plans, If any' SR 507 is a state highway. Various city streets intersect the project throughout its length. b Is SIte currently served by publIc transIt? If not, what IS the apprOXImate dIstance to the nearest tranSIt stop? Intercity Transit busses serve the Yelm area. c How many parkmg spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project elImmate? None. d. Will the proposal reqUIre any new roads or streets, or Improvements to eXIstmg roads or streets, not mcludmg dnveways? If so, generally describe (mdIcate whether publIc or pnvate) See project description under section A.H. of this checklist. e Will the project use (or occur m the Immediate vIcmIty of) water, raIl, or aIr transportatIOn? If so, generally descnbe No. f. How many vehIcular tnps per day would be generated by the completed project? Ifknown, mdIcate when peak volumes would occur None. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportatIOn Impacts, If any' None. 15. Public Service a. Would the project result m an mcreased need for publIc serVIces (for example fire protectIOn, polIce protectIOn, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally descnbe No. b Proposed measures to reduce or control dIrect Impacts on publIc serVIces, If any No. 16. Utilities a. CIrcle utilItIes currently available at the sIte electricity, water, natural gas, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system. other b Describe the utilIties that are proposed for the project, the utilIty provIdmg the serVIce, and the general constructIOn actIVItIes on the sIte or m the Immediate VICInIty whIch mIght be needed. Electricity needed for the traffic signal at Vancil Street and for irrigation controllers will be provided by the utility currently serving the area. Water will be required for the irrigation and will be provided by the City of Yelm. C SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge SIgnature Region Environmental Manager OlympIC RegIOn Date SubmItted.