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Environmental Review City ofYelm 105 Yelm Avenue West POBox 479 Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-3244 SEPA NO 8258 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: Edwards House Associates, LLC Description of Proposal New construction of a 25,000 square foot assisted living facility with 40 units. Location of the Proposal West side of Killion Road just north of Yelm Avenue West. Section/Township/Range Section 24, Township 17N, Range 1E, W M Threshold Determination The City ofYelm as lead agency for this action has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Therefore, an environmental impact statement (EIS) will not be required under RCW 43.21 C 030(2)(c) This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency This information is available to the public on request. Conditions/Mitigating Measures No conditions or mitigating measures Lead agency" Responsible Official City of Yelm Shelly Badger, City Administrator Date of Issue Comment Deadline August 11, 2000 5.00 pm, August 24, 2000 This Determination of NonSignificance is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-340(2). The City of Y elm will not act on this proposal prior to 5.00 pm, September 1 , 2000 Comments must be submitted to Catherine Carlson, City Planner, City of Yelm, POBox 479, Yelm, WA 98597 by 5 00 P m August 24,2000 You may appeal this determination to the Yelm City Council, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than 5"00 pm, August 31,2000 You should be prepared to make specific factual objections Contact Agnes Bennick, City Clerk, to learn more about the procedures for SEPA appeals This DNS is not a permit and does not by itself constitute project approval The applicant must comply with all applicable requirements of the City of Yelm prior to receiving construction permits DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE Published Nisqually Valley News, August 18, 2000 Posted in public areas August 11, 2000 Copies to August 11, 2000, Dept. of Ecology w/checklist All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners. " ., CITY OF YELM CITY USE ONLY FEE: $150.00 DATE REC'D BY FILE NO ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A BACKUl{OUND 1 Name of proposed proJect, if any Edwards House Assisted Living Facility 2 Name of applicant. Edwards House Associates, LLC 3 Address and phone number of apphcant and of any other contact person. P o Box 277 North Plains, OR 97133" (503) 647-4745 SCA Design/Build Janet Kessell, Project Coordinator POBox 5667 Lacey, WA 98509-5667 (360) 493-6002 4 Date checkhst ~H'l~pared July 3, 2000 5 Agency requestmg checklist. City of Yelm 6 Proposed timing or schedule (includmg phasmg, if applIcable) Construction to begin immediately after site plan approval is issued. Build completion is scheduled for 2001 7 Do you have any plans for future additions, expanSiOn, or further actiVity related to or connected With thiS proposal? If yes, explam. There are currently no plans for future expansion or additions beyond the improvements shown on the site plan. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 1 Il c1HI /1~A1~ ~~1~ 8 List any envlronmentalll1format.lon you know about. that has been prepared, or Will be prepared, (hrect/y rc~lated to tllls proposal Environmental checldist, preliminary drainage report, and geotechnical report. 9 Do you know whether applIcatIOns are pendmg for governmental approvals of other proposals chrectly affectmg the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explam. A Boundary Line Adjustment was applied for on June 23, 2000. This facility will be located on Parcel B of BLA 008257YL. 10 List any government approvals or permits that Will be needed for your proposal, If known. Site plan approval, design review approval, environmental assessment, grading plan approval, engineering plan approval, building plan approval, local business license. 11 Give bnef, complete descnptiOll of your proposal, mcludmg the proposed uses and the size of the project and site Thero are several questIOns later m this checklist that ask you to dC'scnhe cc~rtaln aspects of your proposal You do not need to relwaL those answnrs on thiS page Construction of a 25,000 square foot assisted living facility on a 2.7- acre parcel. 12 LocatiOn of the proposal Give sufficlent mformatlOn for a person to understand the precise locatIOn of your proposed proJect, mcludmg a street address, If any, and sectiOn, township, and range, If known If a proposal would occur over a range of area, prOVide the range or boundarIes of the slte(s) PrOVide a legal descrIptiOIl, site plan, vlcimty map, and topographic map, If reasonably avadabl<~ You need not duphcate maps or detail plans submitted with any permit applicatlOIls related to thiS checklist. The project is located on the west side of Killion Road, north of the intersection with Yelm Avenue, in Section 24, Township 17, Range lE, Parcel No. 21724120404. The legal description of the property currently is Lot 3 of SS-8016 as recorded under Auditor's File No. 8706180112 in Volume 22, Page 237 of short subdivisions, records of Thurston County, Washington. Once BLA 008257YL is recorded, this site will be known as Parcel B of that Boundary Line Adjustment. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 2 ~ B ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1 Earth a. General descriptIOn of the sIte (circle one) ~ rollmg, hIlly, steep slopes, mountamous, other' b What IS the steepest slope on the sIte (approximate percent slope)? The steepest slope on site is 3%. c. What general types of SOlis 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 prune farmland. SCS lists soils on site as Spanaway gravelly sandy loam. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable SOlis m the Immediate vicirnty? 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 gradmg proposed. IndIcate source of fill. There will be approximately 3000 cubic yards of imported fill and approximately 45,000 cubic yards of cut. . f. Could erOSIOn occur as a result of clearing, constructIOn, or use? If so, generally descrIbe Erosion is always a possibility on construction 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 50% of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces, including stormwater ponds. 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 CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 3 \ devices will be used to ensure no materials leave the site. Following construction 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 construction emissions to the air will be released from heavy equipment and construction staff vehicles. Following construction, emissions from staff and visitors 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 emissions or odor that will affect this proposal. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emiSSIOns or other impacts to mr, If any' All heavy equipment will be fitted with required emission control devices. 3 Water a. Surface Water 1) Is there any surface waterbody or wetland on or m the immedIate vIcmity of the site (includIng year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds)? If yes, describe type and prOVIde names. State what stream or river it flows into Yelm Creek is approximately 2200 feet northeast of the project boundary. Thompson Creek is located approximately 3000 feet west of the project boundary. 2) Will the proJect reqUIre any work over, in, or adJacent to (wIthin 300 feet) the descnbed water? If yes, please descnbe and attach available plans No work will be done within 300 feet of Yelm Creek or Thompson Creek. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 4 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge materIal that would be placed m or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the SIte that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill materIal. No fill will be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands. 4) WIll the proposal reqUIre surface water wIthdrawals or chversions? Give general descrIptIOn, purpose, and approximate quantItIes If known. The proposal will not require surface water withdrawals or diversions. 5) Does the proposal he within a lOO-year flood plam? If so, note locatIOns on the SIte plan. The proposal does not lie within a 100-year flood plain. 6) Does the proposal mvolve any chscharges of waste materIals to surface water? If so, descrIbe the type of waste and anticIpated volume of chscharge. The proposal does not involve any discharges of water materials to surface water. b Groundwater- 1) Will groundwater be WIthdrawn, or WIll water be chscharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose and approxImate quantItIes, If known. No groundwater will be withdrawn as a result of this project. This site will be served by City of Yelm water and S.T.E.P. sewer. Stormwater will be treated and infiltrated back into the ground. 2) Describe the underlying aqUIfer WIth regard to quality and quantity, sensItIvIty, protectIOn, recharge areas, etc. The entire City of Yelm is located in an area of extreme aquifer sensitiv ity. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 5 3) lJescrlb() waste matcmal that wIll be cl1scharged mto or onto the ground from septic tanks or other sources, If any (such as domestic sewage, IIldustrlal byproclucts, agricultural chemicals) Treated stormwater will be infiltrated into the ground. All stormwater treatment and infiltration facilities will be designed in accordance with City of Yelm standards. c. Water Runoff (includmg storm water) 1) Descnbe the <.;ouree of runoff (incluchng storm water) and method of collectIOn and disposal, d' any (mclude quantities, If known) Where Will thiS watElr flow? Will thiS water flow mto other water? If so, deSCrIbe Runoff will be generated from the rooftop and parking area. The stormwater system on site will be designed in accordance with City of Yelm standards. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally deSCrIbe It is unlihely that waste materials could enter ground or surface waters as a result of this project. Treatment facilities have been designed to reduce this risk as much as possible. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water Impact~, if any All stormwater systems will be designed in accordance with the City of Yelm's standards. Treatment that meets or exceeds these standards will be provided prior to infiltration to the ground. All plans will be reviewed and approved by the City of Yelm prior to construction. 4 Plants a Check or urcl(~ types of vegetatIOn f<'HlIld on the site deCiduous tree alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen troe fir, ec>dar, pine, othclr _x_ shrubs Scot's broom _x_ grasses pasture crops or gnllns wet sod plants cattall, buttercup, bullbrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants water lIly, eelgrass, mIlfOll, other other types of vegetatIOn CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 6 b What kmd and amount or vegetatIOn wIll be removpd or altered? Scot's broom previously on the site has been removed. c List threatened or endangered speC18S known to be on or near the site None known. d. Proposed landscapmg, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhancc> v(>gntatlOn on tlw :,;It(1, If any A landscape plan will be developed for the site and native plants will be incorporated into the design. 5 Animals a. CIrcle any birds and alllmals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site Birds Mammals Fish hawk, heron, ducks, eagle~, other' deer, bnar, (~lk, beavc>r, oLlwr' Lass, salmon, trout, shellfish, other' b List any IJrlOnty, threatened or endang(~red species known to be on or near the sIte None known. c Is the site part of a migratIOn route? If so, explam. The site has not been identified as part of a migration route. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance Wildlife, If any Native plants will be incorporated in the landscape plan and will be available to wildlife. 6 Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (eleetnc, natural gasolme, heatmg 011, wood, solar, etc) wIll be usPrl to meet the completed proJect's energy needs? DeSCrIbe whnther It wIll be used for heating-, manufacturmg, transport<lt.IOf1 (>tc The assisted living center will use electricity and natural gas for lighting, heating and cooling CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 7 b Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent propertIes? I f so, generally descrIbe This project will not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. c. What kmds of energy conservatiOn features are mcluded m the plans of this proposal? List othf~r proposed measures to Y'educe or control energy Impacts, If any The building will be constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code and Washington Energy Code standards. 7 Environmental Health a. Are there any EmvIY'onmental health hazards, mcludmg exposure to tOXIC chemicals, rIsk of fire and explOSIOn, spIll, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of tlllS proposal? If so, descrIbe No threats to environmental health will occur as a result of this project. 1) DescrIbc~ sp(~eJaI emergency servlecs that might be required No special emergency services other than standard medical emergency response will be required by this project. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, If any None needed. b Noise 1) What typ(':-; ul' 1101S(' eXist III the area which may affect your project (tor example traffic, equipment, operatIOn, ot.her)? The project is located near Yelm Avenue, the main arterial through Yelm. Standard traffic noises at levels typical of an urban environment exist in the project area. 2) What types and levels of nOise would be created by or assOCiated With the proJect on a short-term OY' a long-term baSIS (for example traffic, constructiOn, operatiOn, other)? Incheate what hours nOise would come from the SI t.e Short term noise will be generated during construction activity This will primarily be composed of equipment noise CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 8 during clearing and grading, and construction noise while the building is being built 3) Proposed measures to redu~e or t;ontrol nOise Impacts, If any Construction will take place during daylight hours only. 8 Land and Shoreline Use a. What IS the current use of the site and adjacent propert18s? The site is currently vacant. The parcel to the north is developed with an apartment complex. b Has the SltE~ OE,en used for mlIleral excavatIOn, agriculture, or forestry? I f so, describe The site has not been used for mineral excavation, agriculture, or forestry in recent years. c. Oescnbe any structures on the site The site is currently vacant. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No structures will be demolished. e What is the current comprehenSIVe plan deSignatiOn of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is Commercial - C-l f. What IS the current zonlIlg classificatIOn of the site? The current comprehensive plan designation of the site is Commercial- C-l g I f applIcable, what IS the currcmt ShorelIne Master Program deSignation of the sIte? Not applicable h. Has any part of the sl1;e bec'l1 claSSIfied as a "natural resource," "cntIcal," or "environmentally senSitive" area? If so, specify No portion of the site has been classified as a "natural resource", "critical" or "environmentally sensitive" area. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 9 1. Approximately how many people would reside or work m the completed proJc~ct'? It is anticipated that 16 people will work in the completed project, brohen down between three shifts. 40 residential units will be provided. J Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? No people will be displaced by the completed project. k. Proposed measures to aVOId or reduce displacement Impacts, If any' None needed. 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal IS compatible WIth eXlstmg and proJected land uses and plans, If any' The project will be designed to meet or exceed all City of Yelm zoning standards and will satisfy the guidelines from the Design Guidelines Manual. All plans will be reviewed by the City of Yelm to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted plans. 9 Housing a. ApprOXimately how many umts would be prOVided, If any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-mcome housmg 40 assisted living units will be provided. 20% of the facility will be available to Medicaid patients. b ApprOXimately how many umts, If any, would be elImmated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-mco~e housmg No units will be eliminated. c Proposed measures to reduce or control housmg Impacts, If any' None needed. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 10 10 Aesthetics a. What IS the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not mcludmg antennas, what IS the prll1clpal exterior buIldmg matenal(s) proposed. The tallest height of any proposed structure is 26 feet, measured to the top of the cupola. The principal exterior building material proposed is Hardieplanll. b What views m the Immediate vlcmlty would be altered or obstructed? There is a view of Mt. Rainier to the east from the site. Views from the north, west and south of the project will have their view altered by converting the project property to a developed site 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. A 15-foot Type 1 landscaping buffer will be provided between the assisted living facility and the residential zoning to the north. Trees, shrubs and ground cover will be planted to create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The project will be designed to a residential scale, using residential-type materials in order to blend with surrounding residential uses 11 Light and Glare a. What typn of lIght or glare will UlO proposal produce? What time of day would It mamly occur? Lighting will be designed so that it is directed on site and to minimize the amount of light spilling onto adjacent properties. b Could lIght or glare from the filllslwd project be a safety hazard or Il1terfen' With vwws') 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 eXlstmg off-Site sources of hght or glare may affect your proposal? There are no off-site sources of light or glare that would affect this proposal. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 11 d. Proposed measures to reducc~ or control hght and glare Impacts, If any' All fixtures 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 IIlf'ormal recreatIOnal opportullltles are m the Immediate VICllllty? Nisqually Valley Golf Course, Yelm Parh and Cochran Park are located within one mile of the project site. b Would the proposed project displace any eXlstmg 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 opportulll tIC~S The site will provide a courtyard for use of the residents and visitors. 13 Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or obJeets lIsted on, or proposed for, natiOnal, state, or local preservatIOn registers known to be on or next to the site? I f so, generally d(~scrIbe None known. b Generally descrIbe any landmarks or eVidence of histOrIC, archaeological, sC18ntlfic, or cultural Importance known to be on or next to the site No evidence oj' historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance has been observed on site c Proposed nwasures to r('dllC(~ or contr'ollmpacts, If any None are proposed. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 12 14 Transportation a. IdentIfy sidewalks, traIls, pubhc streets and highways servmg the Site, and doscnbe proposc,d acc(,ss to the eXlstmg street system Show on site plans, d' any The project u.Jill access Killion Road by a private driveway. Frontage improvements on Killion Road will be constructed by the project proponent, to include I2-foot sidewalhs with tree grates. 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. A van will be provided by the assisted living facility as transportation for the residents c. How many parkmg spacos would tho. completod project have? How many would tho project ehmmate No parhing spaces would be eliminated. 22 parhing spaces are being proposed for the completed project. d. WIll the pt'oposal reqUIre any new Sidewalks, trails, roads or streets, or ImprOV(~ments to eXlstmg Sidewalks, traIls, roads or streets, not mcludmg dnveways') 1 f' so, generally deSCrIbe (indicate whether public or prIvate) As part of the project, frontage improvements will be required to be constructed on Killion Road. These improvements will be consistent with the "typical pedestrian-oriented street section" and "commercial collector" standards of the City of Yelm's Development Guidelines e WIll the project use (or occur m the Immediate vlclmty of) water, rail, or air transportatIOn? I f so, generally clescnbe The project will not use or occur in the immediate vicinity of water, or air transportation. The Burlington Northern Railroad Line is located approximately 3500 feet west of the site. CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 13 f How many VUlllLulilr Lrlp.s pc'r day would be generated by the complotod pruJect? I r known, lllchcato when peak volumes would occur According to the Yelm Transportation Facility Charge Ordinance, the project will generate .17 new pm peak hour trips per dwelling unit, or a total of 7 p.m. peak hour trips. g Proposed measures to reduce or control transportatIOn Impacts, If any In accordance with the Yelm TFC ordinance, the project will pay a transportation facility charge of $750 per pm peak trip. 15 Public Services a. Would the proJect result m an mcreased need for public serVIces (for example fire protectIOn, police protectiOn, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe The project is not anticipated to result in a measurable increase in demand for public services. All levels of health care will be provided at this facility. Occasional police or fire response may be required, but such incidents are 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 None proposed. 16 Utilities a. Circle utllltws currontly avaIlable at the site ~ctn~turaI~, @, refuse serVice, telephone, samtary sewer, septic system, other b DescrIbe the utLlItLes that are proposed for the proJect, the utility provldmg the serVice, and the general constructiOn activItIes on the site or m the Immedwte vlcmLty w}llLh might be needed Electricity Natural Gas Water Sanitary Sewer Refuse SenJlce Telephone Puget Sound Energy Puget Sound Energy City of Yelm City of Yelm LeMay,Inc YCom Networks CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 14 C 81 GNATURE The above answers at'P true and eornplete to tho llf)st or my knowledge I understand t(.t-tIW-GI ty of Y elm IS rldyulR '" ndy IIlg 011 them to m Ilke It's declslOn. Signature \, }~ y;. 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