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Environmental Review / J SEPA NO 8246 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: GGLO Architects/Yelm Prairie Development Company Description of Proposal Two Phased Mixed Use Commercial Development including the demolition of 2 - 4 residential units on approximately 19 acres. Phase I includes the construction of a 6 screen cinema with infrastructure improvements Phase II includes infrastructure improvements, the addition of 2 screens to the cinema, 13,500 sq ft. of retail space, 10,000 sq ft. restaurant, 19;500 sq ft. of office space, 6,000 sq ft. Library (optional retail), 48 room addition to the Prairie Hotel, 20,000 sq ft. fitness center, 6,000 sq ft. conference center and an option for up to 20 dwelling units in place of office space Location of the Proposal The project site is bound byYelmAvenue East, 1 03rd Avenue SE and West Road SE Section/Township/Range SE 1/4 Section 19, Township 17N Range 2E, Tax Parcel 64303700100, 64303700101, 64303700302, 64303700301, 64303700205, 64303700204, 64303700200 Threshold Determination The City of Yelm as lead agency for this action has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, an environmental impact statement (EIS) will not be required under RCW 43.21C 030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental cl}ecklist and other information on file with the lead agency This information is available to the public on request. Conditions/Mitigating Measures SEE ATTACHED Lead agency' Responsible Official City of Yelm Shelly Badger, City Administrator Date of Issue Comment Deadline. March 9, 2000 5 00 pm, March 22, 2000 , This Determination of NonSignificance is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2). The City ofYelm will not act on this proposal prior to 500 pm, April 3, 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, March 22,2000 You may appeal this determination to the Yelm City Council, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than 5'00 pm., March 29, 2000 You should be prepared to make specific factual objections Contact Cathie Carlson, City Planner, to learn more about the procedures for SEPA appeals. This MDNS is not a permit and does not by itself constitute project approval The applicant must comply with all applicable requirements ofthe 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. ____________________________L________________________ DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE Published Nisqually Valley News, Friday March 17, 2000 Posted in public areas. Thursday March 9, 2000 Copies to Thursday March 9, 2000 - Dept. of Ecology w/checklist All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners b I ArACHMENT SERA CASE #8241 This Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance is based on the project as proposed and impacts and mitigation reflected in the following Environmental Checklist, prepared by SCA Engineering, dated January 2000 Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by heffron transportation, inc , dated February 11, 2000 Preliminary Drainage Report, prepared by SCA Engineering, dated January 2000 · Tree Retention Plan, prepared by Sound Urban Forestry, dated February 14, 2000 And the following conditions 1 The applicant shall submit a demolition plan for all structures on the project site The demolition plans shall address the presence of asbestos and lead paint. Demolition of any buildings containing asbestos and/or lead paint shall require a permit from the Olympic Air Pollution Control Authority 2 Yelm Avenue Site Entrance/Clark Road Intersection - Following the completion of Phase 1 (6-plex cinema), the intersection level of service (LOS) will degrade to LOS F during the evening peak traffic period The installation of a traffic signal system will improve operations to acceptable conditions The following improvements will be installed by the project developer' A. The applicant shall install a complete traffic signal system to operate the new site access and Clark Road intersection with Yelm Avenue The project is not solely responsible for the cost of the signal system The project will be responsible to construct the signal for the Phase 1 development and will be credited approximately 30-40% of the cost towards the Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) The actual credit will be determined by the City B The project developer will be required to coordinate with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to obtain approval for the new signal installation A signal permit application will need to be completed and approved by WSDOT C If the City improvement project to Yelm Avenue East is not constructed prior to the completion of Phase 1, the project developer will be responsible to add left-turn lanes on Yelm Avenue and realign Clark Road The left-turn channelization on Yelm Avenue will be built to a "core" road standard The Clark Road realignment will also be constructed to a "core" road standard and will align with the proposed project site entrance The improvements will be constructed in accordance with the design drawings prepared by WSDOT The cost of these improvements will be credited against the project's TFC contribution 3 Site Entrance at 4th Avenue - Currently the site plan shows a full access to 4th Avenue from the primary cinema parking lot. During peak show times (Friday evening and Saturday matinee), the primary exit for movie patrons will be the 4th Avenue access This will cause a significant amount of new traffic to use the local residential streets when exiting the site To reduce the potential of high traffic usage during these peak periods, the site access at 4th Avenue will be restricted to in-bound movements only No exit will be allowed The following provisions will be required A. Design 4th Avenue entrance to restrict out-bound movements The project developer will be required to submit a driveway access plan that delineates the signing and striping treatments, curbing and/or other traffic devices that will preclude the use of this entrance as an exit. B Reconstruct the portion of 4th Avenue along the site entrance frontage This will include replacing the deteriorated gravel/oil pavement with a new asphalt pavement section The pavement will be designed in accordance with the Yelm Development Guidelines The pavement width will follow the residential neighborhood collector standard A sidewalk and/or pedestrian path will be installed at the entrance to allow a continuous pedestrian facility form 4th Avenue to the cinema parking lot. 4 Traffic calming to Van Trump and Jefferson Streets - Limiting the 4th Avenue driveway to entrance only will reduce the level of traffic using the local residential streets However, even with the access restriction to 4th Avenue, the in-bound traffic to the project site will impact these local streets To mitigate this impact, the project developer will be required to install traffic calming devices on the neighborhood streets The improvements will include A. Design and install two traffic-calming devices on Van Trump and one device on Jefferson Street to reduce vehicle speed on the roadways and to discourage the use of these streets as destination routes to the project site B Provide detailed design plans of traffic calming device options that will provide the most benefit. The project developer will work with the neighbors and the City in selecting the final design and location of the traffic-calming devices 5 TFC Contributions - In compliance with the City of Yelm Concurrency Ordinance, the project developer must contribute $750 00 per new p m peak hour trip generated by the project. Based on the new 307 trips associated with the total project (Phase 1 & 2), the developer will be responsible for a TFC of $230,250 00 This TFC is calculated based on the best estimate of the commercial users for the project. The TFC will change if the commercial land-uses are modified during project development. In addition, the project developer will be entitled to economic benefit as provided for in the TFC Ordinance The project developer shall provide the City with the required information necessary for the City to determine the actual credit. ____...___-..o.-o.lIlCft PARKING REQUIRED PARKING NOTES PIonnod lJM . _ Clnomo - 0IIlce -- ..- Ubnoty ConIoronco - ExponoIon -- Eol. 0I00e SF 1,250 __ I~.sea SF 11.sea SF 10,000 SF 20,000 SF I,IlOOSF 1,000 SF 24_ 24_ _ Req'd. 201 51 51 110 100 10 .0 21 30 171 2) 3) Portdng ___ _.....Ioyoul_ Tho ___lo_fot-.-,g_end ~-- ~ buIIdIngo end poItdng _ nallncludod In lNe__ On _ peIl<Ing (3I1olaI-1 10 IncIudod In thololal poItdng --- _ -... poridng..-.... "'tho zoning _ _ ond _.__ poridng _ Tho_.-ludIon _ 10 noI__lhIo onoIyIIooMlo ..~.. op.- building dooIgn ond tho pwor.g "'... pgjoct. I) ~) TOTAl. PAAKlNG REQUIRED ... TOTAl. PAAKlNG PROII1DED 511 llolaI"'- _.. tho pion) BUILDING LEGEND I AI I l.o;,yl 1_ Clnomo 2I,IlOO" (1,250-) lal 13_1 FIIrw. 2O,IlOO" _ 1,000" _ 1,000" ClftIco 12,000" ...IZ~ UnIIo In pIooo '" 0IIlce0 101 r 1807 I ......, 1,000 ., 101 I 1807 I _ 2.500" I.E.! I loby I _ 5.000" IFI 12_1 ~ 1,000"" lal 12_1 HoIoI E:q>or-.lon 24 ..... IHI 12_1 HoIoI a4__ _ 1,000" 111 I 18071 011oo 7.sea ., ",'~UnIlo ...... ,.. ~wu......... wmt 'M......-D Q.HIlI( lID. ...-:TDl"""VLW ......l'O....T.. '* -- 001 . ~ ~ 103rd AVENUE s.E. PRAIRIE PARK VlUAGE _ MASTER PlAN NORTH -- ~ ~~ Qu ~<< )- , 051\-\ :1 ~ FOX HILL ~ ~ '091\-\ n\JE CORNE.RS ~. CITY OF YELM CITY USE ONLY FEE: $50.00 DATE REC'D BY: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A BACKGROUND FILE NO. 1 Name of proposed proJect, If any. Prairie Park 2 Name of applIcant: Prairie Park Limited Partnership 3 Address and phone number of applicant and of any other contact person: P.O. Box 5210 Yelm, WA 98597 Margaret Clapp (360) 458-0834 Joe Williams (360) 458-8533 John Thompson (360) 458-8533 SCA Engineering Jean Carr, Senior Planner POBox 3485 Lacey, WA 98509-3485 (360) 493-6002 4 Date checklIst prepared. January 24, 2000 5 Agency requesting checklist: City of Yelm 6 Proposed timing or schedule (including phasmg, if applicable) Phase 1 of the project, the cinema, is expected to be completed by the end of 2000. Phase 2, consisting of a mixed use activity center with retail areas, a proposed library, fitness center, conference center, restaurant, hotel/restaurant, and expansion of the existing Prairie Motel, is expected to be completed by year 2005. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 1 7 Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. There are currently no plans for future expansion or additions beyond the improvements shown on the site plan. 8 List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Environmental checklist, traffic report by Heffron Transportation, Drainage & Erosion Control Plan and Gr!!!!:!ng Plan?by SCA Engineering, Tree report by Kevin McFarland. . ? 9 Do you know whether applIcations are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explam. We are not aware of any pending applications or other proposals that would affect this property. 10 List any govemment approvals or permIts that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Site plan review, environmental assessment, grading plan approval, engineering plan approval, building plan approval, local business licenses. 11 GIVe brief, complete description of your proposal, mcluding the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not nee~e~.~ answers on this page. Prairie Park is a ~acre mixed use commercial center with a cinema complex ~he primary anchor, and associated retail, professional offices or apartments, restaurants, a fitness center with indoor pool, and conference and hotel facilities. The project will have a total of nine buildings on site as well as associated landscaping, storm water facilities, etc. 12 Location of the proposal. GIve sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, includmg a street address, If any, and section, tOwnShIP, and range, If known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal descnption, site plan, vicimty map, and topographIc map, if reasonably available. You need not duplicate maps or detail plans submItted WIth any permit applications related to this checklist. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 2 The project is located on 103rd Avenue, just north of Yelm Avenue, in Section 19, Township 17N, Range 2E. It consists of parcel numbers 64303700100, 64303700101, 64303700302, 64303700301, 64303700205, 64303700204, and 640303700200. The property is bordered by Yelm Avenue to the south, 103rd Avenue to the east, West Road S.E. to the north, and N.E. 4th Street to the west. B ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1 Earth a. General descnpuon of the sIte (circle one). Flat, ~~.P hilly, steep slopes, mountaInous, other- b What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? According to Soil Conservation Service, the steepest slope on site is 15%. The small slope area on the site was created during the previous constMl.ction. All other areas on site are gently ro lling. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specIfy them and note any prime farmland. SCS lists soils on site as Spanaway gravelly sandy loam and Nisqually loamy fine sand. On site soils testing confirms these are the two primary soil types on site. d. Are there surface indIcatIOns or hIStOry of unstable soils in the immediate VICInity? If so, describe. There are no surface indications of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity. e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. IndIcate source of fill. Cut and fill on site will be balanced to the greatest extent possible. It is estimated that the project will require approximately 29,790 cubic yards of cut, which includes stripping 9 inches of surface material off the entire site (19,360 cubic yards). There will be 8,829 cubic yards of filL Excess cut material will be disposed of at an approved site.? - .. u..f1~( L- CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 3 f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so generally describe. Erosion is always a possibility on constMLction sites. The highest potential for erosion will occur during the grading process for the project. See item h. below for proposed control methods. g About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction such as asphalt or buildings? Approximately 73% of the site, or 13.1 acres, will be covered with impervious surfaces after project constMLction. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, If any' An erosion control plan will be developed in accordance with the City of Yelm standards. This plan will be reviewed and approved by the City. Erosion control fencing and other devices will be used to ensure no materials leave the site. Following constMLction all exposed surfaces will be landscaped and revegetated. 2 Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile exhaust, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approXImate quantities If known. During constMLction emissions to the air will be released from heavy equipment and construction staff vehicles. Following constMLction, emissions from customer vehicles will be released on site. All emission quantities are anticipated to be within normal ranges for projects of this type. b Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. ~ There are no off-site sources of emission or odor that will affect this proposal. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 4 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any. All heavy equipment will be fitted with required emission control devices. 3 Water a. Surface Water I} Is there any surface waterbody or wetland on or m the immediate vicinity of the slte (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? If yes, describe type and provide names. State what stream or river it flows into The project boundary at West Road is located approximately 390 feet south of Yelm Creek. 2} Will the project requITe any work over, in, or adjacent to (Wlthin 300 feet) the described water? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No work will be done within 300feet ofYelm Creek. 3) Estimate the amount of fill 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 surface water withdrawals or diversions are planned as a part of this project. 5} Does the proposal he Wlthin a 100-year flood plain? If so, note locations on the site plan. The proposal does not lie wtthina 1 DO-year flood plain. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 5 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface water? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. I No waste materials will be discharged to surface I water as a result of this project. b Groundwater 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be dIscharged to groundwatbr? Give general descnptlOn, purpose and approximate c1uantitIes, if known. I No groundwater will be withdrawn and no water will I be discharged to groundwater as a result of this project. 2) Describe the 'Underlying aquIfer with regard to quality and quantity, sen~itiVlty, protection, recharge areas, etc. I The entire City of Yelm is located in an area of I extreme aquifer sensitivity. Subsurface soils inveStigation! done by SCA Engineering indicated a seasonal high water table at 62 inches in a test pit at I the lowest Eortion of the site. A II other test pits I showed no lidence of water to a depth of over 12 feet. Describe waste material that will be dIscharged mto or onto the ground frdm septic tanks or other sources, if any (such as: domestic sewage; industnal byproducts; agncultural chemicals). 3) Treated stormwater will be infiltrated into the ground. I All stormwater treatment and infiltration facilities I will be designed in accordance with City of Yelm standards. I c. Water Runoff (includmg storm water) 1) Describe the Lurce of runoff (including storm water) and method of dollection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if ~own) Where will this water flow? Will this water flow int1 other water? If so, describe. Runoff will be generated from rooftops, parking areas and drive ai~les. All storm water systems on site will be designed in accordance with City of Yelm standards. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 6 4 Plants a. _x_ _x_ _x_ _x_ b c. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If I so, generally describe. I It is unlikely that waste materials could enter ground or surface I waters as a result of this project. Treatment facilities have been designed to reduce this I risk as much as possible. I Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water impacts, if any' I All storm water systems will be designed in accordance I with the City of Yelm's standards. Treatment that meets or exd:~eds the standards will be provided prior to infiltrati6n to the ground. All plans will be reviewed and approved by the City of Yelm prior to construction. d. Check or crrcle types of vegetauon found on the site. deciduous tree: W&B. ma~spen, other evergreen tree: (fu)ddar,~ other shrubs grasses pasture crops or graIns wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullbrush, skunk cabbage, other \ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation What kind and amouLt of vegetation will be removed or altered? The project will re1uire extensive grading that will remove most existing vegetation on site. An effort will be made to I retain the large maples adjacent to Yelm Avenue. I List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 7 d. 5 Animals 6 a. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any ~ ~ A la.ndscape plan 'Pill be developedfor the site. Each phase l\ ~~ will be landscapedlJollowing constntction. Native plants will ",t' ...,-t.. be incorporated into the landscape design. WhiA.J rJ..J::>W pll~ JJ.-- M.t{}/j -fhJ tvf ~ (},/(u..dJeC bd JJL do); Ifi: o 0 ~'1~V" / Circle any birds ana. animals which have been observed on or ,I rd near the site or are Iinown to be on or near the site: ~tJft'vYLI4DI Birds: hawk, *eron, ducks, eagle,~gbir~ther Mammals. deer, bear, elk, beaver, other- Fish. bass, sWmon, trout, shellfish, other- List any pnority, thtatened or endangered species known to be on or near the SIte. b None known. c. Is the site part of a mIgratIon route? If so, explain. I The site has not been identified as part of any migration route. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. Native plants inco1rporated in the la.ndscape plan will be availab Ie to wildlif~. I Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of enerJ (electric, natural gasoline, heating oil, wood, solar, etc.) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe \ whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc. I The buildings on site will use electricity and natural gas to meet their needs fo~ lighting, heating and cooling. Would your project ~fect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. d. b The project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent parcels! CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 8 c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposM? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impa6ts, if any. Buildings will be constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code and Washington Energy Code standards. 4 Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, includmg exposure to toxic chemicals, rJisk of fIre and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could clccur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. No threats to envi1ionmental health will occur as a result of this project. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. No special emergency services will be required by this project. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control envIronmental I health hazards, If any. None needed. b Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for exJm.ple. traffIc, eqUIpment, operation, other)? The project is located on the north side of Yelm Avenue, which is the main arterial through Yelm. I Standard traffic noises at levels typical for an urban environment therefore exist in the project area. What types Jd levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term 1 baSIS (for eXaIf1ple. traffIc, construction, operatIOn, other)? IndIcate what hours nOIse would come from the site. Short term nJise will be generated by heavy equipment and construction activity. I I I . Long term "oise will include typical traffic noise associated with commercial areas and parking lots. 2) CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 9 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any. Standard muffling equipment will be installed on all I heavy equipment. 8 Land and Shoreline Use f. a. What is the current lilse of the site and adjacent properties? -t An office building, conference center and hotel are currently t./- ') / on the site. These will be retained as part of the project. ,l\OvV I Adjacent property f.s developed with a bank to the south, a few homes to the northwest, and a commercial nursery to the west. b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture, or forestry? If so, descrbe. The site has n~t been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forerry in recent years~ Describe any structlres on the s~;;"V CUrrently, a ho~l, ~) houses, and a conference center/office building a~i;;g:x.ted on this site. Will any structures ble demolished? If so, what? c. d. e. Three houses will be demolished. A fourth home may be removed in a future phase. The other existing buildings will be incorporated intb the completed project. What IS the current jomprehensive plan designation of the site? The current comp~ehensive plan designation of the site is Commercial Zone (C-l). What is the current zoning classification of the site? The current zoning classification of the site is Commercial Zone (C-l) CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 10 g If applicable, what is the current Shoreline Master Program designation of the site? None. h. Has any part of the SIte been classified as a "natural resource," "critical," or "environmentally senSItive" area? If so, specIfy No portion of the site has been classified as a "natural resource", "critical" or "environmentally sensitive" area. 1. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? If 12 apartments are included, approximately 15-20 people would live in the completed project. No estimates for employment at build-out are currently available. J Approximately how many people would the completed project. 1t , displace? ~/l ~-, Approximately eight l+~ I Three houses will be demolished. people will be displaced. k. Proposed measures to aVOId or reduce displacement impacts, if any' The residents of the two homes adjacent to Yelm Avenue have already made new housing arrangements. The residents of the third home have been given notice that they will have to vacate and are currently on a month-to-month lease. (ouf~ ~. 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible With existIng and projected land uses and plans, if any' The project will be designed to meet or exceed all City of Yelm zoning standards. The buildings will be designed, to complement the surrounding built environment. All plans will be reviewed by the City of Yelm to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted plans. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 11 9 Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mIddle, or low-mcome housing. " Building "B" may have up to 12 apartments. However, the area might also be developed with offices instead. This will be determined at a later date. Apprmamately how many units, if any, would be ehminated? ". ./~ Indicate whether !ugh, middle, or low-income housmg. relY Three middle income units will be eliminated. b c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: As discussed in Item k. above, the residents of two of the homes on site have already made alternative housing arrangements and the residents of the third home have been notified that they will have to make new arrangements as welL 10 Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas, what is the principal exterior buildmg matenal( s) proposed. The first phase of the project will include construction of the cinema. The main body of the cinema building will be 30 - 35 feet, with a maximum 40 feet at the entry rotunda. This height is exclusive of any additional ornamentation, skylights or mechanical units as may be approved by the City oj Yelm. The principal exterior material of the cinema will be decorative concrete masonry and may also include some clay brick accents. b. What Vlews m the rmmediate VlcinIty would be altered or obstructed? There is a view of Mt. Rainier to the east from the site. Views from properties located to the west and south of the project will have their view altered by converting the project property to a developed site. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 12 .1 tt' \, ~ '1 "'~~ o c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. The site will be landscaped in accordance with the standards of the City of Yelm. Trees, shrubs and ground cover will be planted to create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The overall appearance of the project will be designed in a neo-contemporary manner that recalls regional history and will enhance the streetscape and adjacent square with its open fenestration and canopies. 11 Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Lighting will be designed so that it is directed on site and to minimize the amount of light spilling onto adjacent properties. The site will be lit at night by parking lot lights and up-lighting on the buildings. b Could lIght or glare from the fimshed project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Lighting will be designed to comply with all safety standards and to minimize glare. No safety hazards will be created by the project. c. What existing off-sIte sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? There are no off-site sources of light or glare that would affect this proposaL d. Proposed measures to reduce or control lIght and glare impacts, if any: Allftxtures on site will be designed to minimize or eliminate light spillage onto other properties and the city right-of-way. 12 Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunitIes are m the immedIate vicmity? Yelm Park is located approximately 1600 feet (5 blocks) to the west of the site. Cochran Park is approximately -% mile to the southwest, and Nisqually Valley Golf Course is approximately % mile to the west of the project. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 13 b Would the proposed project displace any eXIstIng recreatIonal uses? If so, describe. " No recreational uses will be displaced by the project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation opportunitIes. The site will provide a plaza for informal gatherings. 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 None known. b Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of histonc, archaeological, SCIentific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. No evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific or cultural importance have been observed on site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control Impacts, if any. None proposed. 14 Transportation a. Identify sidewalks, trails, public streets and highways serving the SIte, and describe proposed access to the existmg street system. Show on site plans, if any ~ There is a sidewalk on~elm Avenue to the south of the site except for the area in front of the two houses. There are sidewalks on 103rd Avenue the full length of the project site. Internal roads will connect to Yelm Avenue (main entrance), 103rd Avenue, West Road and 4th Avenue. b Is SIte currently served by' public transit? By what means? If not, what plans eXIst for transit service? Intercity Transit serves Yelm via Yelm Avenue. Buses are not expected to travel into the site at this time. Lj~5 t.lo&f~ t<:I- /Uh M Uc < ~J/t-,bj) . CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST I~ l PAGE 14 cJCf l~ c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project ehminate. No parking spaces will be eliminated. The number of parking spaces for the completed project will depend on the mix of uses in the final project. Currently, it is estimated there will be at least 600 parking spaces. d. Will the proposal require any new sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, or improvements to existing sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether pubhc or private) There is a planned internal sidewalk system that will link all portions of the lite together Iff. nd c~nnect to the City sidewalk system. '1LuiVV '''iltttrle, ~. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The project will not use or occur in the immediate vicinity of water, rail or air transportation. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur See traffic study completed by Heffron Transportation. The traffic scoping for the completed project identifies approximately 189 inbound trips and 188 outbound trips during the PM peak hour. g Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, If any. See attached traffic study. 15 Public Services a. Would the project result In an increased need for pubhc services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. The project is not anticipated to result in a measurable increase in demand for public services. Occasional police or fire response may be required, but such incidents are CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 15 expected to be in keeping with other similar types of uses in the area. " b Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any o None. 16 Utilities a. CIrcle utilities currently available at the sIte: electricIty, ~ ~use servi~eph~ anitary sewe system, other b Describe the utihb.es that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immedIate vicimty which might be needed. Electricity Natural Gas Water Refuse Service: Telephone Sanitary Sewer Puget Sound Energy Puget Sound Energy City of Yelm LeMay, Inc. Yelm Telephone City of Yelm C SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge I understand that the City of Yelm is relying IS relying on them to make ItS deCIsion. SIgna (- t7-o0 an Carr, Semor Planner, SCA Engmeenng Date SubmItted. (f: \ text\ corres \ 00070 120.ecl.doc) ~ CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 16