Environmental Review
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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
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A. BACKGROUND
Name of proposed project, if applicable Safeway Store #1619 Fuel Station
Yelm Ave. E. & Vancil Road-Yelm, WA
2. Proponent/applicant-Name and phone number' Stanley Paulus 425-827-2950
Proponent/applicant-Address SSOE, Inc.
3015 11ih Ave. N.E., Suite 101, Bellevue, WA, 98004
3 Contact Person-Name and phone number' Stanley Paulus 425-827-2950
Contact Person-Address. SSOE, Inc.
3015 11ih Ave. N E., Suite 101, Bellevue, WA, 98004
4 Date checklist prepared: 2/28/00
5 Agency Requesting checklist: City of Yelm
6 Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable)
8-28-2000 Opening date (approx.)
7 Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to
Or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain
No
8 List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will
Be prepared, directly related to this proposal
Geotechnical Reports, Phase I & Phase II Site Assessment, Traffic
Study
9 Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
Proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain
No
10 List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal,
Building Permit, Tank Permit, Air Quality Permit
11 Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and size
of the project and site There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to
describe certain aspects of your proposal You do not need to repeat those answers on
This page
Construction of a 5-dispenser gas station with a
one person kiosk and overhead canopy
12. Location of the proposal Give sufficient information for a person to understand the
precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any If a proposal
would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s)
The fuel station will be located at the front of the
existing Safeway parking lot, along Yelm Ave E.
13 Assessor Parcel Number' 22730110400,22730110403
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1 Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one) Flat, rolling, hilly,
steep slopes, mountainous, other'
b What is the steepest slope on the site (approximately percent
slope)?
Approximately 2.5 %
c What general types of soils are found on the site (for example'
clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of
agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland
Well graded sand with silt and gravel
d Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the
immediate vicinity?
No
e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of filling or
grading proposed Indicate source of fill.
No filling or grading
Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use?
If so, generally describe.
No
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or
buildings)?
Approximately 89% of the site will be covered with
impervious surfaces after project construction
h Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts
to the earth, if any'
No erosion anticipated on existing parking lot
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal
(i e , dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during
construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally
describe and give approximate quantities, if known.
During construction General construction dust.
After construction Automobile exhaust and vapor from
fueling Quantities unknown
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b Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may
affect your proposal? If so, generally describe
None known
c Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other
impacts to air, if any
The proposed station will be functioning as per Puget Sound
stage III vapor recovery system,
3. Water
a. Surface
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate
vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal
streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, and wetlands)? If yes,
describe type and provide names If appropriate, state what
stream or river it flows into
No
2) Will the project require any work in or adjacent to (within 200
feet) of the described water? If yes, please describe and
attach available plans
No
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would
be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and
indicate the area of site that would be affected Indicate the
source of fill material
N/A
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or
diversions? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities, if known
No
5) Does the proposal lie within a 1 OO-year flood plain? If so,
note location on the site plan
No
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste
materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of
waste and anticipated volume of discharge
All surface discharge on the pad will be collected and
treated separately
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b Ground
1) Will the ground water be withdrawn, or will water be
discharged to ground water? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities, if known
As ground water depth is around 11'-12' Minus de-watering
may be needed during UST installation The water will be
directed to the city storm drains. Quantities unknown
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into 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 of the system, the number of such systems, the
number of such systems, the number of houses to be
served, if applicable, or the number of animals or humans
the system(s) are expected to serve
There won't be any
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
The canopy runoff will go to city storm water system.
Ground surface water runoff will go to a separate basin and
a high quality oil-water separator will be placed between the
drainage for fueling center and storm water infiltration
gallery
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters?
No
d Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and
runoff water impacts, if any
There won't be any
4 Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site
x deciduous tree alder, maple, aspen, other
x evergreen tree fir, cedar pine, other
x shrubs
x grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants. cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk
cabbage, other
water plants water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
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b What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Some native trees, shrubs/grass might be removed or
altered
c List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near
the site
None known
d Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any'
Native plants and shrubs will be used on site
5. Animals
a. Underline any birds and animals which have been observed on or
near the site or are known to be on or near the site
Birds hawks, heron, eagle, sonqbirds, other'
Mammals deer, bear, elk beaver, other' None
Fish bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other' None
b List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or
near the site
None known
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
None known
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any
N/A
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar)
will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs
Electricity
b Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by
adjacent properties? If so, generally describe
No
c What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the
plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce
or control energy impacts, if any
Minimal glazed areas. Well-insulated walls and roof as
required by Washington State Energy Code
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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 could occur as a result of this proposal? Is so,
describe.
Yes, a risk of fire and explosion could occur as a result of
this proposal.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
Typical emergency services that might be required such
as: police, ambulance and fire dept.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental
health hazards, if any.
An emergency control plan will be in place.
b Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your
project, (for example. traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
None
2) What types of levels would be created by or associated with
the project on a short-term or long-term basis (Le., traffic,
construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise
would come from the site.
Short-term Common construction noises between
7.00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Long-term: The proposed project will not create any
noticeable new vehicular noise based on the upcoming
traffic study report.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if
any
N/A
8, Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site is currently used as a paved parking lot. The
adjacent properties are Retail area to the north and west;
Residences to the east and south.
b Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Yes. Part of the property had been used as an orchard
during 1936-1990
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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 could occur as a result of this proposal? Is so,
describe.
Yes, a risk of fire and explosion could occur as a result of
this proposal.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required
Typical emergency services that might be required such
as police, ambulance and fire dept.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental
health hazards, if any'
An emergency control plan will be in place
b Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your
project, (for example traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
None
2) What types of levels would be created by or associated with
the project on a short-term or long-term basis (Le , traffic,
construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise
would come from the site
Short-term Common construction noises between
7.00 AM - 5 00 PM.
long-term The proposed project will not create any
noticeable new vehicular noise based on the upcoming
traffic study report.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if
any
N/A
8 land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site is currently used as a paved parking lot. The
adjacent properties are Retail area to the north and west;
Residences to the east and south
b Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Yes. Part ofthe property had been used as an orchard
during 1936-1990
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c. Describe any structures on the site
None
d Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
N/A
e What is the current zoning classification of the site?
C1 - Commercial
What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Commercial
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program
designation of the site?
N/A
h Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally
sensitive" area? If so, specify
No
Approximately how many people would reside or work in the
completed project?
One
Approximately how many people would the completed project
displace?
None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if
any
N/A
Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with
existing and projected land use and plans, if any
None
9 Housing
a. Approximately how many unites would be provided, if any?
Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing
N/A
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b Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated?
Indicate whether high, middle, or low income housing
N/A
c Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any
N/A
10 Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not
including antennas, what is the principal exterior building
material(s) proposed?
Approximately 20'
b What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or
obstructed?
None known
c Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any
The proposed building would be aesthetically pleasing
11 Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will be proposal produce? What time
of day would it mainly occur?
Minimal light and glare anticipated due to controlled canopy
lighting and shaded glazing.
b Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
No, Please see item d below for details.
c What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your
proposal?
None known
d Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,
if any
Lighting will be designed to prevent any of such hazards.
12. Recreation
a. What designation and informal recreational opportunities are in
the immediate vicinity?
None known
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 opportunities to be provided by the project or
applicant, if any
There won't be any
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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?
None known
b Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,
archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on
or next to the site.
None known
c Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any
N/A
14 Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and
describe proposed access to the existing street system Show on
site plans, if any
The new Safeway fueling facility is proposed to be located
near the northwest corner of the existing parking lot,
immediately south of the proposed retail pad Access to and
from the proposed building would occur from four existing
Safeway access driveways.
b Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the
approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
Yes. The site is currently served by inter-city transit. The
bus stop is located west of Vancil road Yelm Avenue.
c How many parking spaces would the completed project have?
How many would the project eliminate?
Total parking after restriping lot would be 231 stalls. The
project eliminates 5 stalls. See site plan for details.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or
improvements to existing roads, or streets, not including
driveways? If so generally describe (indicate whether public or
private)
No
e Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water,
rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe
No
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How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the
completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would
occur
During the PM peak hours (approximately between
4PM to 6 PM), the proposed project is expected to generate
total 65 driveway trips, which include 33 trips in and 32 trips
out.
On a daily basis, the proposed project is expected to
generate 980 driveway trips in total.
For additional information please see upcoming traffic study
report.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if
any
Transportation impacts are minimal based on the traffic
study.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services
(Le., fire protection, police protection, health care, schools,
other)? If so, generally describe.
Only as needed per emergency purposes.
b Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any
None
16. Utilities
a. Underline utilities currently available at the site electricitv.
natural f;las, water refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer,
septic system, other fA natural f;las powered emerf;lencv
f;lenerator).
b Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility
providing the service, and the general construction activities on
the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
Electricity, natural gas, water, telephone, septic system.
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How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the
completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would
occur
During the PM peak hours (approximately between
4PM to 6 PM), the proposed project is expected to generate
total 65 driveway trips, which include 33 trips in and 32 trips
out.
On a daily basis, the proposed project is expected to
generate 980 driveway trips in total
For additional information please see upcoming traffic study
report.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if
any
Transportation impacts are minimal based on the traffic
study
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public seNices
(i e , fire protection, police protection, health care, schools,
other)? If so, generally describe
Only as needed per emergency purposes
b Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
seNices, if any
None
16. Utilities
a. Underline utilities currently available at the site electricitv.
natural qas, water refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer,
septic system, other (A natural qas powered emerqencv
qenerator).
b Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility
providing the service, and the general construction activities on
the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed
Electricity, natural gas, water, telephone, septic system.
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c Signature
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge I understand the lead
agency is relying on them to make its decision
Signature of ProponenVApplicant ~ '
Date ~7' ~b. ~t:J
Received, Buildings and Land Use Services Division
Date Submitted
Receipt #
Filing Fee $
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