Environmental Review
SEPA NO 8252
MITIGATED
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent.
Dennis Balascio, Yelm Property Development L.L C
Description of Proposal
Subdivide 4 15 acres into 22 single family residential lots
Location of the Proposal
16422 SE Middle Street, Yelm, WA.
Section/T ownship/Range
SE 1/4, Section 19, Township 17N Range 2E, Tax Parcel 64303500504
and 64303500400
Threshold Determination
The City of Yelm as lead agency for this action has determined that this
proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the
environment. Therefore, an environmental impact statement (EIS) will not
be required under RCW 43.21C 030(2)(c) This decision was made after
review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file
with the lead agency This information is available to the public on request.
Conditions/Mitigating Measures
SEE ATTACHED
Lead agency'
Responsible Official
City of Yelm
Shelly Badger, City Administrator
Date of Issue
Comment Deadline
June 16, 2000
5 00 pm, June 29, 2000
This Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance (MDNS) is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-
11-340(2) Comments must be submitted to Catherine Carlson, Community Development Director, at City of Yelm,
105 Yelm Ave W, POBox 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5'00 pm, June 29,2000 The City of Yelm will not act on
this proposal prior to 5 00 pm, July 6, 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, July 6,2000 You should be prepared to make specific factual objections Contact Cathie Carlson,
Community Development Director, to learn more about the procedures for SEPA appeals This MDNS is not a permit
and does not by itself constitute project approval The applicant must comply with all applicable requirements of the
City of Yelm prior to receiving construction permits which may include but are not limited to the City of Yelm
Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Title (17), Critical Areas Ordinance (1408), Storm water Drainage Design and Erosion
Control Manual (DOE), Uniform Building Code, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Title (14), Road Design
Standards, Platting and Subdivision Title (16), and the Shoreline Master Program
DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE
Published Nisqually Valley News, Friday, June 16, 2000
Posted in public areas Friday, June 16, 2000
Copies to All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners, Friday, June 16, 2000
Dept. of Ecology w/checklist, Friday, June 16, 2000, 2000
ATTACHMENT
SEPA CASE NO 8252
This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and impacts and
mitigation reflected in the following
. Environmental Checklist (dated May 11, 2000, prepared by Skillings-Connolly, Inc ))
. Storm Drainage Analysis and Report (dated April 21, 2000, prepared by Skillings-Connolly, Inc.)
And the following conditions
1 The applicant shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new p m peak hour trips generated
by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on 1 01 pm peak hour
trips per residential unit. The proponent will be responsible for a TFC of $757 50 per unit which is
payable at time of building permit.
2 The proponent shall enter into an agreement with the Yelm School District to mitigate project
impacts tq the school district.
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SEP A NO 8252
16422 SE MIddle St, Yelm, WA.
Dear Ms Carlson
Yelm CommunIty Schools reqUIres MItIgatIOn Agreements for sub-dIvIsIOns of
five or more bUIldIng sItes Please Include the MItIgatIOn prOVIsIOn as part of
the SEP A reqUIrements
Should you have any questIOns please call
YELM COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND FOLLOWS TITLE IX.REQUIREMENTS.
404 Yelm Avenue West, POBox 476, Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-6128, FAX (360) 458-6434
Environmental Checklist
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Proponent (c), Yelm Property
Development L L.C (DenniS BalasClo)
Address: 21 709 96th AVE W
Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425 778.7211
Representative: Skillings-Connolly,
Inc (Bnan K. Matthews, PEl
Address: POBox 5080
Lacey, W A 98509-5080
Phone: 360491.3399
Property Address or location (e):
16422 SE Middle St
Yelm, WA 98597
(f): Section 19 Township 17N Range 2E
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Tax Parcel # (g):
64303500504 & 64303500400
Total Acres:
4 1 5 Acres
Permit Type:
Residential Development
Zoning: R-6
Shoreline Environment:
None
Water Body:
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Information Requested
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Proposal (d)
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11 Brief Description of the Proposal and Project Name:-
21 lot residential plat development
12 Estimated Completion Date: May 2001
13. List of all Permits, Licenses or Government Approvals Required for the Proposal (federal, state
and local including rezones): Grading and Budding Permits
14 Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion or further activity related to or
connected with thiS proposal? If yes, explain: Yes, continuation of development on lot
64303500400
15 Do you know of any plans by others which may affect the property covered by your proposal?
If yes, explain No
16 Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, If applicable)' Phase 1 (this proJect)
completed May 2001, begin construction phase 2 May 2001
17. List any environmental Information you know about that has been prepared, or will be
prepared, directly related to thiS proposal' SEPA checklist
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B ENVIRONMENTAL ElEMENTS
1 Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one)' Flat, rolling, hilly, steep
slopes, mountainous, other' Flat pasture land
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 2%
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. Sand and Gravel with some
topsoil and duff
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Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe. None to our knowledge
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No fill anticipated Site grading
will be designed to balance cut and fill quantities.
f Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe. EroSion associated with construction of this type will be
mitigated using BMP's
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces
after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? 56%
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth, if any: Filter fence and spread straw (if required)
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 when
the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known. Normal construction equipment emiSSions and
dust.
b Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe. None to our knowledge
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,
if any' Dust control best management practices will be required
3 Water
a. Surface:
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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. No
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2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet)
of the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
No
3 Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in
or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the
site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material Not
Applicable
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 100-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. No
b. Ground:
1 Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground
water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if
known. No
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 houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or
humans the system(s) are expected to serve. Treated stormwater
infiltration See drainage report.
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.
Into infiltration structures and into the ground. Estimated quantity for 100
year storm event is 1 49 acre-feet over a 24 hour period
Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally
describe. No Biofiltrtion swales and intiltration system design will prevent
waste materials from entering the ground water
Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water I
Impact, If any' Retention basins and Infi Itration structures. Cilw--pl i /l.If\.c....e..... fA)
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a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
DeCiduous tree alder, maple, aspen, other
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Wet soil plants. cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
Water plants water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
Other types at vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Grass in field will be removed to construct mterstructure
c. list threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve
or enhance vegetation on the site, if any'
To be determmed
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, bald eagle, songbirds, other'
Mammals. river otter, deer, bear, elk, beaver, other'
Fish bass, salmn, trout, herring, shellfish, other'
b. list any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None to our knowledge
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain
Not to our knowledge
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, 011, wood stove, solar) will be
used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Natural Gas, electric and
possible wood stove?
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 10 the plans of
this proposal? list other proposed measures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any' Energy effiCient homes.
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? If so, describe. None
1 Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None that are "nown
2. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if
any' None required
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b. Noise
1 What types and levels of noise exist in the area that may affect your
project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Normal
residential traffic.
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 Traffic and construction Construction noise will be during
dayl ight hours
3 Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Limited
times of constrution equipment operation
8. land and Shoreline Use
c.
Describe any structures on the site. Mobile home to be removed and
relocted during construction
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What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties: Pasture
b.
Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Grasing for cattle.
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d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No Relocated
e.
What is the current zoning classification of the site? R-6
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What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? )Y6'
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If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of
the site? Not applicable to our knowledge.
h.
Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensItive"
area? If so, specify. No
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I. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project? 21 homes With an average of 25 people per household is 52.5
people. (estimated)
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
One household (3 people estimated) .-- f _ ~ 11
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any' _ 00[...0..-( ta,- err
None. "A, h~
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal IS compatible with existing and IV\.tVf\. ,
projected land uses and plans, if any' None '---- cplV;-r/ (<. ~IJ....) {
9 Housing ~l+i ~,
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, If any? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low-income housmg. 21 homes - middle
income housing.
b. Approximately how many Units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate
whether hIgh, middle, or low-income housmg. 1 unit. LOW-Income.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing Impacts, If any'
None.
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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?
20' Exterior building materils unknown
What views in the immediate vicmity would be altered or obstructed?
None
Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any'
None required
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11 Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur? Normal street lighting in the evening after dark.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views? No
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any'
None.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are m the
immediate vicinity? None.
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'
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. None to our knowledge
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any'
None.
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.
Middle Street.
Is the site currently served by public transit? ~~~hat is the
approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N~
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c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many
would the project elimmate? 21 driveways and no eliminated parking
spaces.
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). Yes, new roads
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Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or
air transportation? If so, generally describe. No
f How many vehICular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur 210
vehicular tnps (21 lots * 10 tnps /Iot)
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any'
None.
15 Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for
example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)?
If so, generally describe. Yes, for residential protection
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,
if any Developer fees will mitigate impacts.
16. Utilities
a.
Circle utilities currently available at the site;
Electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer,
cable. None
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility
providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or
m the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
Electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer,
cable.
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best ot my knowledge
understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision
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