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Improvement Project
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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
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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~
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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-
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Principal Clerk
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of
and sworn to me this
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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
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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
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From:
To.
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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
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Chnstle Vintilo
Environmental Engineer
WSDOT Olympic Region
Environmental & Hydraulic Services
(360)357-2742/ FAX (360)357-2739
vintllc@wsdot.wa.gov
12/20/1999
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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
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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 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--
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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.