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Environmental Review ( -). -, _, 1__>-/ _-' ? - v -__ ';. SEPA NO 8254 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: Heritage Homes & Land Inc. Description of Proposal Subdivide 15 58 acres into 60 single family residential lots and one, one- acre commercial lot. No commercial use is proposed with this application Location of the Proposal Southeast side of Hwy 507 just south of Mill Road, Yelm, WA. Section/T ownship/Range NE 1/4, Section 25, Township 17N Range 1E 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. October 19, 2000 5.00 pm, November 1, 2000 This Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance (MONS) is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197- 11-340(2) Comments must be submitted to Catherine Carlson, Community Development Director, at CityofYelm, 105 Yelm Ave W , POBox 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5 00 pm, November 1, 2000 The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 4 00 pm, November 20, 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, November 8, 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 MONS 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 ofYelm 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 DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE Published Nisqually Valley News, Friday, October 27,2000 Posted in public areas. October 19, 2000 Copies to All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners, October 19, 2000 Dept. of Ecology w/checklist, October 19, 2000 ATTACHMENT SEPA CASE NO 8254 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 17, 2000, prepared by Dan Bruno, Heritage Homes & Land, Inc) . Preliminary Storm Drainage and Erosion Control Report ( prepared by William R. Moats, P E ) . Traffic Impact Analysis (dated August 2000, prepared by Heath & Associates, Inc ) And the following conditions 1 The proponent shall mitigate transportation impacts based on the new residential p m peak hour trips generated by the project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on 1 01 new peak hour trips per residential unit. The proponent will be responsible for a TFC of $757 50 which is payable at time of building permit. The traffic impact for the commercial use shall be determined at the time of a proposed use and land use application for the site 2. The following improvements will be required to facilitate the ingress and egress of the project traffic on to the SR 507 corridor and will be installed by the project developer' A. Construct complete frontage improvements along the entire project frontage of SR 507 as a part of the residential development. The frontage will be constructed to a City of Yelm Urban Arterial standard and will include a 12-foot center turn lane, 11-foot through lane, 5- foot bicycle lane, planter strip! street lighting and 6-foot sidewalk. The actual alignment and location of the widening will be based on an "Approved Channelization Plan" prepared by a licensed engineer with expertise in highway and roadway design The City of Yelm will approve the channelization plan before accepting final design drawings from the developer B Provide a minimum 1 OO-foot left turn lane on SR 507 and an eastbound right-turn taper (per WSDOT Design Manual) for ingress into the residential access C Install a right-turn taper eastbound for the commercial site The location and type of access for the commercial site shall be determined at time of land-use application for a commercial use 4 The developer shall enter into an agreement with the Yelm School District to mitigate project impacts to the school district. \./ 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 ., .... \,j ~ CITY OF YELM CITY USE ONL Y FEE $150.00 OA TE REC'O BY: FILE NO. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1 Name of proposed project, if any' LJ N N Mv1 f- tlJ , J r- .n l~. c. I' J ~ - - G..- s i LA-NJJ Name of applicant: ~.. . I c..- t.er'l"Y I ""7-- J...Iv c.... 2. 3 Address and phone number of applicant and of any other contact person. ~ o. B01( (2.-6'1 DA-r0 f5ru tv 0 ~vdl'c.-{()JL4 q~3~~ 560 332-9877 Date checklist prep fled. / $" 17 ~()"C> Agency requesting che~s~ r ( I"+N Ul "1 O"'ft- Proposed timin or pchedule (including Phasing'l' applicable): . J fAt:.. ZDt....>/~ %' LoDO ) p,~'~t~ O( q /2JJC50 L.6Vt s +. /2-/2-075D , Do you have any ptans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. jV6 4 5 6 7 8 list any environmental information you know about that has been pre~a~e~rn ~~e ~ 0 ~~~cU~o~os~ ~ ~..8-" /~I 9 Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. '11- ~ · list any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. ;0 61\J ~ r 'pub.d( viSit/I- 10 , !1pprdV'o..--} I t,(Vt ~ PI{)/~ Apr1-, 1) ()J'/c.(v\"J Pe(lI~ 11 S CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C'\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM · PAGE 1 ,~ 9 " .... 11 Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on t is page. ~ ( S 1-12- f I 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project,. including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. You need not duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. ILl 12,,0 1 l S I?6 sf< ~6, s ~ 1~'^'- S~c.. 2$ Tl'N R IE.. , , 8 ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1 Earth a. Gen~cription of the site (circle one): f1at~ hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other. b What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 1-8% 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 anck note any prime farmland /. _ 1 S'f~~~ :5A--rvD 1 bro4-v ur\ d Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe AJ 0 ~ '0 " e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading P7J"~ i;f:10lw I R~ W)! 6c't/s Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe No ~tJ f CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C'\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 2 " -', g About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction such as asphalt or buildings? 40/6 f3tr1P duJICl17 h Cff15lr v--c}) rJr--' 2. Air a. '1)mp ~l CfJVl s ffl Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any"t..~ J-A-rn,::f JA6-0r~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~'-'~~~~ ~ \--0 -s~ ~ 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, g_enerally ~scnibe and give approximate quantities if known. tJ ~ ~ b Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. tJ 0 {) c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any' ' tJ t51\ <E 3 Water a. Surface Water 1) Is there any surface water body or wetland on or in the irnmediat~ vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? If yes, ,~ describe type and provide names. State what str~am or river it flows into? tVD 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the descri~id waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans ;V, tr. , 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 NfJN~ 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general ~6 CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 3 C'\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM ~ 7ftrn1J,(AJdt;( EJ({?~./ Ifo (}.l T {A description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known No 5) Does the prop~sallie within a 1 OO-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the site plan. IV 0 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 ;JO b 1) Groundwater' Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give g~ purpose, an approximate quantities if known. 2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity, protection, recharge areas, etc. UN ktU~ 3) Describe .waste material that will be discharged into or onto the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (such as domestic sewage, industrial byproducts, agricultural chemicals). N,;>tJS } ONSlfTL $Mv'~ S'G-vUL-s, 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? ~I~o~:at~ll' ts~rjb~csdJth -S ~ . Jl ~-i'J 9 u t{e.v-- ~ 3~ p6'fV 0 ~~ ~ 1u~;J A]bwaste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe, [XJ ~ ulcf/l ~ d Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any' D/-.i 3k 'S~ ~ ~l(:~ CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C'\OFFICBFORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 4 ... 4 Plants a Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site deciduous tree alde~ a , oak, aspen, other evergreen tree, Ire a , pine, other ~ shrubs ~. grasses ~ pasture crops or grains wet soil plants cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b kind apd amount of v~ be he~~v~L--or a~ . I ~~~ I threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Ntft00 ~ NdM;f; c. l CO'u~~Ja~r~ I " I"J. )t~(/IJ P d Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or ;~~:M ew;;vp~e.i~ );~ t ~ f) 0\ 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, heronC]u~agl~~ other' mammals. deer, bear, elk, beaver, other' fish. bass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other' .. b List any priority, threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N (JtJ ~ c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. N6 d Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any' NmvV' 6 Energy and Natural Resource a. What kinds of energ electric atural ga gasoline, heating oil, wood, solar etc.) will be used to meet the comple e project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc. tJah] CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 5 C'\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM " b Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe rJ {) 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' A)ffY\JV 7 Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including 'exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spills, of hazardous"Waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. ND N~ b f::-fP~ ~011) 1:{J) aJ~ -fD d [L/.J /C- ~8 1) ''>. j-6~ 2) Describe special emergency services that might be required ~~~~ ~d measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any' NO 2) Noise What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example. traffic, equi _ent operation.. other? 25 : CYf) iAM-- to S:' 0-0 r (h~- 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 S z-E pj::><HJ ~ Proposed measur s to reduce or controJ noise impacts, if any' ~~ ) 3) ~ land and Shoreline Use a. ~~O~d~ertieS? b Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? describe f,J 0 If so, PAGE 6 CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C'\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM '" .,\ ~J ~S\",~I g ft~urr h. i. ~ I ''Pyo'r 1)'( 5) k. vvJ9-/l u~ <V DyJ~vJ:> &ytCl 9 c [e=::::rn~JoJ ~) d Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? ~ 1~ cJ.-fL e What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? 12-4 f What is the current zoning classification of the site? R - Lf If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? < fV l~ Has any part of the site been classified as a "natural resource", "critical" or "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify No Approximately how many people would reside or work in the ~omp~ted project? Z{SO ~Lt\ ) 10 ~ Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? 1-M p~to~ce~acts'ifanY. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and PDu{::ndm:~ifa~ ~ Housing a. . ~ately how many units would be provided, if any? ~ low-income housing 6' ~ Indicate whether high, b Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housin~ -#- /I. ~ 7tlt~ PAGE 7 CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C'\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM " ~' <~ "\ f0'" \ c. p~eas~s~ce3~;us~ 10 Aesthetics a. What is the talle.st height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas, 3aSs ~he principal ex eri~ mt~ ) , b What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? /'J 07V <i.- c. ~ed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. 11 Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare" will the Proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? ~ 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? tV fnV 'V d Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any' N (SYl) V 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational Opp.ortu~: ~~Ai~ the immedi!ite+_ vicinity? b6>-r~ ~ I----~ &n. AJ--..0U2.. b .J:::::::;'PO~c1r::: existing recreational uses? If so, describe AJ 0 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation opportunities. ON 5 tk r ~ CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C'\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 8 .... .~ 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 No 14 -1.0',9J 1~oJ b Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site NfflV V · c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any. IV (TN V Transportation a. Identify sidewalks, trails, public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system Show on site ~,if .1 any ~ ~ Sr<- $"67 ~ ~ ~ ~~ ;-- b Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist for transit service? /l) 0 c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would fuepro:;tre?j . ~~ w~os~ 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 public or private). fH;( N SuJ ~~ d e 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? ~;~:ti~en~;t:::~r~ ~ ~ PAGE 9 CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C'\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM .... ~rj . 0 rrilfllvf/ . A ([,Lit ~Vl g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if afj.,Y' ~,V\ \ ~ ~ * ~) is f~~ '7/" 15 W)~ ~~~~tp 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 AJ D ~~ . Proposed measures to re~uce F direct impacts on public services, if any 16 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 vi~ity which might be needed ~ ~ I c.. ~ . Vv9J~OV(Vl) ~~J1 ) 1 ,----.L-, ~ ~ LA-'.~VL i g~ -L- c SIGNATURE best of my knowledge I understand , s decision Signature. Date Submitted CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 10 '" SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (Do not use this sheet for project actions) When answering these questions, be aware of the extent of the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented Respond briefly and in general terms 1 How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances, or production of noise? ~~.J~~ Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are. ~~~; 2. How would the ~M~b~eIY to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? No ~DU - Proposed measures to protect or conserve plantsAa~im:I~, fish, or marine li~ ~ . ~ - (I./~ ~ y~'-" - ~ 3 How ~OLd the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? f/J I~ Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are ~~~ 4 How would the proposal be likely to use or affect critical or environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection, such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or natural resource areas? IJ /W-- .' CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C'\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM PAGE 11 ... Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are ___ pu.M4- ~ I ;7i~}S7/>" ~ ~ 5 How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it woZ i;:-encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are 6 How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? ~. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are ~'6qQ~ 7 Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. ;J 6lV 'i-- CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST C'\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM " PAGE 12 '" -~:, "."