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Environmental ReviewSEPA NO: 8286 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Proponent: Yelm Extension School Description of Proposal: The proposal is to convert existing commercial buildings to classroom space for Yelm Extension School. Location of the Proposal: 103 First Street. (The old Wolf Building) Yelm, WA. Section/Township/Range: NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 19, Township 17N Range 2E. 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 43.21 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: Lead agency: Responsible Official: NONE City of Yelm Shelly Badger, City Administrator Date of Issue: July 26, 2001 Comment Deadline: 5:00 p.m., August 8, 2001 ,~ ~ Cl c C - Shelly adger, Ci dministrator This 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., P.O. Box 479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5:00 p.m., August 8, 2001. The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5:00 p.m., August 15, 2001. You may appeal this determination to the Yelm City Council, at above address, by submitting a written appeal no later than 5:00 p.m., August 15, 2001. 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 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 which may include but are not limited to the City of Yelm Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Title (17), Critical Areas Ordinance (14.08), 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 DO NOT PUBLISH BELOW THIS LINE Published: Nisqually Valley News, Friday, August 3, 2001 Posted in public areas: July 26, 2001 Copies to: All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners, July 26, 2001 Dept. of Ecology w/checklist, July 26, 2001. ~~ r`~ Or `~~ 1 j~~ ~ ~-01 %% 3 S a 1 is z 4 ,g ' ~. d 0-0= 4 0 yl`u^ e ~~ -~ ~~ ~ ~ 6 ~ ~~ ~~% s < O r ~~-oz Q-OE ~_ ~ iT a 1. '0 U / b?~? a 1 16 ~ ~ / ~ s - ., e ~~ O ~ a ,s ~ 0~ 1 . gi ~ i ~ I ~ t ,( ~, ~~, ~ ~~~ / ~, <\~ ~~ / ~ ~ rte. ~; '-< .- ~ .. a D L b ~[ 1 ,~ r h L P a o s ti 0 0 n a ~v o~ 4 ,~ a o yr G r ti N ~. 1. f 1 ~ v ,~'1 U .• G~ ~ ~~ ~~ z ~~ OF THE p~~ l ,Q'~' r~ Instructions: CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires all govemmental 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 qualify. This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. The City will use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal apt signficant 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 nbt 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 govemmental 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 maybe 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. - CITY OF YELM A. 1. 2. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST BACKGROUND Name of proposed project, if any: CITY USE ONLY FEE: 150.00 DATE RECD ~ BY: FILE NO. Name of applicant:: }/~ ~.,-,,,~dvsr'y ~~6~OL S 3. Address and phone number of applicant and of any other contact person: two r~s~ yY4, yc~n-,, u.~ . S~~SP~- 3G.o.ysar• ~izb- 4. Date checklist prepared: ~,y Y , ti~ z e~ ~ 5. Agency requesting checklist: errY o~ y/~cn, ~c~radc~-~T, 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): .S of 70- ~, o ~ 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. R1o 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. n1~iq 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other r~ + proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. ~~ It1o ~~ 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. b~uzz.A.t~G /1~~rr5 /=vx. ,a~.cZ.vt~G •4.th ~v ~,--.Jdv.Art'C~ . ~~ ~~~ ,~ ~~~ CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 1 C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM 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 this page. ew~YC.~.2` ~~cu,~..:...5 2d,~o ~. ~r Q,N.dQ ioeo 5~,~-r G~~~,S s ~a et~.~-~~. sow ~y-~. ~~.-ti ~-~~~y ~s . ~~.~~ ~ ~ 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 duplicafe maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. S'~~- /~~~~O~~mry,grn~QK~rrc---avr cv~`~rr S~~C~.rA~ ~s~3s B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other F~a T b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? ~ o 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 ands note any prime farmland. ~~~~~ d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. ,~D " e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. ~f~~~-- f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No, /19p ~~ a,-xde7~-td~rJ , 1~~~7~~r~L '~ ~ jc.~~ST~~ CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 2 C:\OF F I C E\FORM S\S E PAF R M "~9 as' ~~~ ~~ ~ h ~~~~ About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after 'project construction such as asphalt or buildings? /V~,c~ ~ i«-srz-7tJ~ Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, brother impacts to the earth, if any: N/~ 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. ,~~~ b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so; .generally describe. n f p ~ c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, 'rf any: /I ~~U 3. Water a. Surface Water 1) Is there any surface water body or wetland on or in the immediate vicinity 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? /~~ 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 300 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. ~~ ~ , 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. ~~~~. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general Na CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 3 C:\OFFICE\FORMSISEPAFRM description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. ~~//~~r 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note elevation on the site plan. ~ o 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. ~o b. Groundwater: .. 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. ~ ~ 2) Describe the underlying aquifer with regard to quality and quantity, sensitivity, protection, recharge areas, etc. V,~~~~iJ 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). ~~~~-- ~ .51zr'~ ~~TtZ.~2'~ ,.~(j~j~ rrculA~ c. Water Runoff (including storm water): ~ 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection 1~'~w•.~~1~ and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? c4yl ~(~~ Will this water flo into other waters? If so, describe. y« ~~~U.~,r- l,{yic~nfYOl~t~ ~ -iS 5.~~n ~,~~JxiC--~ - .L.~e /J70~LT~1 ~/~ r~'c~L's A~ ~' ~, rr 6 L. _ ~~c Ati~~~ : ; ~ ~ x%s ~ z~~ ~-ys rim r ~., /P~- ~ 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. ~~ ~ ~~~~ ~~~ p ~~~,~. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: ~/~ CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 4 C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM 4. Plants a• Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, oak, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, 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. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. a~ C~`~ ~~ d. Proposed landscaping, use of native lants or other A'c~ ~ measures to preserve or r /'~ + enhance vegetation on the site, if any ~c~r.- 1 ~~+fQi 5. Animals °' `~ a. ~ Circle any birds andanimals which have been observed on or near the site or are. known to be on or near the site: P birds: hawk, heron, ducks, eagle ongbirds, 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. ~~,~~ . - z c• Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. ~~ d• Proposed measur-e/s to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/~` 6. Energy and Natural Resourc -..~~ a• What kinds of ener (electric ~atural gas gasoline, heating oii, wood, solar etc.) will be used to meet omple project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, transportation, etc. ~yC-~~-~tc ~ Lt~~•,~~ CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 5 C:\OFFICEIFORMSISEPAFRM b• Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. ~~ _ 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: E,~~c...y /l~•~sG-~ri~~~S~r~n7 s .~i2~" ~tlC~~r~`fJ~ 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. ~ 0 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. ~~~ . 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: _ ~~~ 6 . • Y b. Noise , 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? ~~~~ 2) - What types and levels of noise would be created b associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example traffi onstruction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. ~.~~~ _ ~ ,~E~,~~ 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: ~~s---- ~(~.~ 8. Land and Shoreline Use v nn~p~~,l,~ a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Esx.z~ ~x~J~- 5~i~c~TU.~~ ~l' ~~~~' b. Has the site been used for mineral excavation, agriculture or forestry? if so, describe. r/~r- CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 6 C:10FFICEIFORMS\SEPAFRM c. Describe any structures on the site. ~ - c'0 ppd ~~-, ,~~~5 d• Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? U . 5 ~ n No ~ wC ~~~~C e• What is the current comprehensive lan designation of the site? C ~ p 0 What is the current zoning classification of the site? ~ .1 • g. If a livable w - pp hat is the current shoreline master.program designation of the site? •~ ~/~ h. Has any part of the site been classified as a "natural resource", "critical" or "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. /U© i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? /ot''O - ~ C7-O j• Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? ~,~gr k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:~~~ I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: ~~~ L ~~ ~s ~pG~,~m~•~= - 9• Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N /~ b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. ~/~ CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 7 C:10FFICEIFORMSISEPAFRM c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: - ~~~ 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? ~~c~-~~-,~Y b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? ,ff /~-- c. Proposed 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? ~zzaL~9~ ~.Z~~~2~~ ~~~~~~~~ G~ .C~~~~~ " '1'e o~,,,1-- F'~~---_ b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? ~ ~ c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?~~~s~--~ d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: , I~~rr~ ~~ /~4 /\H `12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? ~/~. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. ~~ c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts or provide recreation opportunities: ~~~~ 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 1,~`, preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. ~ ~ ~~ f 1~ b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. ~~~ ~~ c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: 1 ~ N R- l ~V 14. Transportation a. Identify sidewalks, trails, public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. ~3Jv cer,~c~e s ~rzc~ ~j<L~ rc-~r b. c. ~ ~,~~ ~~ ~Ja X °~ e. ~' Is site currently served by public transit? By what means? If not, what plans exist for transit service? ~/~-5 _ L j How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? /~0 _ ~o ~.gr~~~viJ- cRS~rJc ~ ~~- ~c 1'7Y~<'~'i/.v r'~~ . 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 public or private). 4 Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. ~~ f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? ` If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. ~~~ CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 9 C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM ~/ g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: ~ ~ N~ R~,~ 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: ~ ~ ,~ b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. ~1 p- 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently ay~lable at the sit ~ tricity atural q ater muse 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. ~-~~~~~,~,~~,~c Gam, ~~~~;~~- C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the City of Yelm is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Sub fitted: CITY OF YELM ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST PAGE 10 C:\OFFICE\FORMS\SEPAFRM 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. 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? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protector 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? 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