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September 13, 2001 D
Ms. Catherine Carlson
Community Development Director
City of Yelm
PO Box 479
Yelm, WA 98597
Dear Ms. Carlson:
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the construction
of a 4,490 square foot Walgreens Drug Store (SEPA No. 8291) located at 10540 Highway 507 Southeast as
proposed by Evergreen Devco, Inc. We reviewed the environmental checklist and have the following comments:
Solid Waste Services:
Demolition debris can often be recycled for less than it costs to landfill the materials. Call Ecology's 1-800-
RECYCLE to see if there are facilities in the area that will accept your demolition wastes.
Please consider the use of materials that have been salvaged or are made from recycled/recyclable materials. There
are many opportunities to incorporate environmentally sound principles, such as on-site recycling or scrap building
materials, in your project. Many of the principles can save you money. Please call Paige Sorensen at (360) 407-
6352 for more information and ideas.
Water Quality
Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing, grading, or construction. These control measures
must be effective to prevent soil from being carried into surface water by stormwater runoff. Sand, silt, and soil
will damage aquatic habitat and are considered pollutants.
Any discharge of sedimen. t-laden runoff or other pollutants to waters of the state is in violation of Chapter 90.48,
Water Pollution Control, and WAC 173-201A, Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of
Washirgten, and is subject to enforcement action.
During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids, fuels, other petroleum products, paints, solvents, and other
deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner that will prevent their discharge to waters and
soils of the state. The cleanup of spills should take precedence over other work on the site.
If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments, please call Ms. Mikel Baxter (Solid Waste
Services) at (360) 407-0067, Ms. Margaret Hill (Water Quality) at (360) 407-0246 or with any other questions
regarding this proposal I can be reached at (360) 407-6787.
S~ cerely, ~
ari Rokstad
SEPA Coordinator
Southwest Regional Office
KR:aw (01-5879)
cc: Mikel Baxter, SWRO/SW&FAP
Margaret Hill, SWRO/WQ
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ATTACHMENT
SEPA CASE NO.: 8291
This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and
impacts and mitigation reflected in the following:
• Environmental Checklist (dated July 25, 2001)
• Traffic Impact Analysis (dated July, 2001, Prepared by The Shea Group)
• Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated July, 2001, Prepared by The Shea
Group)
And the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall contribute $750 per new PM peak hour trip generated by the
project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on 76 new trips, with a
credit for existing uses. The applicant is eligible for an economic benefit credit as provided
by Ordinance 580.
2. Access to Yelm Avenue shall be restricted to full movement inbound, but limited to
right-turn only movement outbound. The Yelm Avenue access shall include an island to
prevent left turn movements. The applicant shall submit detail drawings to the Community
Development Department for review and approval. A full access shall be allowed along
Creek Street as shown on the site plan.
3. OAPCA and City Demolition permits are required for the demolition of the existing
structures. Existing wells, septic tanks, and septic drainfields are to be abandoned as per
State, and County regulations.
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SEPA NO: 8291
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Proponent: Evergreen Devco., Inc.
Description of Proposal: Construction of a 14,490 sq. ft. Walgreens Drug Store.
Location of the Proposal: 10540 Hwy 507 SE, Yelm, WA 98597. NW corner of Yelm Avenue E
and Creek Street.
Section/Township/Range: Tax Parcel numbers 22730140200, 22730140201, and 22730140202,
Section 20, Township 17, 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 43.21C.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: City of Yelm
Responsible Official: Shelly Badger, City Administrator
Date of Issue: September 4, 2001
Comment Deadline: 5:00 P.M. September 19, 2001
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S elly adger, Admi istrato `
This Mitigated Deter ination of NonSignificance is issued pursuant to Washington Administrative Code 197-11-
340(2). The City of Yelm will not act on this proposal prior to 5:00 p.m., September 19, 2001. Comments must be
submitted to Catherine Carlson, Community Development Director at, City of Yelm, 105 Yetm Ave. W., P.O. Box
479, Yelm, WA 98597, by 5:00 p.m., September 19, 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., September 26, 2001. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact
Agnes Bennick, City Clerk, 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 (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, September 7, 2001
Posted in public areas: Tuesday, September 4, 2001.
Copies to: -Dept. of Ecology w/checklist September 4, 2001
All agencies/citizens on SEPA mailing list and adjacent property owners.
ATTACHMENT
SEPA CASE NO.: 8291
This Mitigated Determination of Non Significance is based on the project as proposed and
impacts and mitigation reflected in the following:
• Environmental Checklist (dated July 25, 2001)
• Traffic Impact Analysis (dated July, 2001, Prepared by The Shea Group)
• Drainage and Erosion Control Report (dated July, 2001, Prepared by The Shea
Group)
And the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall contribute $750 per new PM peak hour trip generated by the
project. The Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) shall be based on 76 new trips, with a
credit for existing uses. The applicant is eligible for an economic benefit credit as provided
by Ordinance 580.
2. Access to Yelm Avenue shall be restricted to full movement inbound, but limited to
right-turn only movement outbound. The Yelm Avenue access shall include an island to
prevent left turn movements. The applicant shall submit detail drawings to the Community
Development Department for review and approval. A full access shall be allowed along
Creek Street as shown on the site plan.
3. OAPCA and City Demolition permits are required for the demolition of the existing
structures. Existing wells, septic tanks, and septic drainfields are to be abandoned as per
State, and County regulations.
WAC 197-11-960 Environmental checklist.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of checklist:
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to
consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement
(EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the
environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts
from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency
decide whether an EIS is required.
Instructions for applicants:
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal.
Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are
significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information
known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases,
you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire
experts. If you really 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 unnecessary delays later.
Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations.
Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies 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. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or
provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals:
Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not
apply." IIV ADDITION, complete 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.
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
~l'algreen's
2. Name of applicant:
Ever,ree~r Devco, Inc.
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. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional
specific information on project description.)
Development of a 14,490 square foot Walgreen's store with associated parking and other site
improvements.
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 knovm. 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. While you should submit any plans
required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit
applications related to this checklist.
A 14,490 square foot retail building for a Walgreen's drug store will be constructed on 1.86 acres at
10540 Hwy 507 SE, Yelm. The site is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of SR 507 and
Creek Street on tax parcel numbers 22730140200, 22730140201 and 22730140202, Section 20,
Township 17, Range 2E.
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techniques will be used to ensure no materials leave the site. Following construction all
exposed surfaces will be landscaped
2. A,ir
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, emissions to the air will be released from heavy equipment and
construction staff vehicles. Following construction, emissions from customer vehicles 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 emission or odor that will affect this proposal.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
All heavy equipment will be fitted with required emission control devices.
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, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
The site boundary at NE Creek St. is approximately 1,000 feet east of Yelm Creep
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the
described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
No work will be done within 200 feet of Yelm Creep
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.
None.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any:
Stormwater systems will be designed in accordance with the City of Yelm's standards.
Treatment that meets or exceeds tl:e 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 circle types of vegetation found on the site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
grass
pasture
crop or grain
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, 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?
Existing vegetation will be removed and replaced with new landscaping in accordance
with a~z approved landscape plan designed to meet the City of Yelm's requirements.
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:
A landscape plan will be developed for the site. The site will be landscaped followiizg
co~zstruction.
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, eagle, ongbird ,other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
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2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
None needed.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example:
traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
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The project is located on the north side of Yelm Aver:ue, which is the main arterial through
Yelm. Standard traffic noises at levels typical for an urban environment therefore 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 or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)?
Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
Short term noise will be generated by heavy equipment and construction activity.
Long term noise will include typical traffic noise associated with commercial areas and
parking lots.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Standard muffling equipment will be installed on all heavy equipment.
8. Land and shoreline use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
An 10-unit apartment complex is located on the larger parcel, consisting of two
buildings with S units each and a separate buildigg used for laundry facilities and
storage. Two vacant buildings which appear to have been built as single family
residences and converted to commercial uses are located on the smaller parcels.
Prairie Plaza, a strip mall contaiizing several small retail uses, is located
irztrzzediately zzortli of tJze apartmer:ts. A Chevron station is located across Creek
Street from the site, and an Arco statioz: is located at t/ze sorrtlzeast corner of tl:e
intersection. Other commercial uses are located along Yelm Avenzre to tl:e west of
tl:e property.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
The site has not been used for agriculture in recent years.
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Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
Tlie project will be desig~zed to meet or exceed all City of Yelm zoning standards. The
building will be designed to complement the surrounding built envirozamenz All plazas will
be reviewed by the City of Yelm to ensure compliance with all applicable adopted plans.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high,
middle, orlow-income housing.
No new housing units will be provided
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high
middle, or low-income housing.
10 low income units will be eliminated
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
Residents of the apartment building have been given notice that they will have to vacate
and make new housing arrangements. The tenants are currently on a month-to-month
lease with the understanding that they may not be able to occupy beyond December 31,
2001.
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?
The tallest height of tlae proposed building is the frozzt tower, which will be 27 feet at the
highest pear The principal building materials proposed are Portland cement stucco with
split face block trim.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Views of the property from the surrounding area will change from older residential
structures to a new commercial building with related improvements.
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 Yeln:. Trees,
shrubs and grozznzl cover will be plazzted to create an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
The project will conform to the gzzidelines of the City of Yebt:'s design review checklist for
the mired use desigzration.
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b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or
cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
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No evidence of historic, archeological, scientific or cultzral importance is known to be on
or next to the site.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any:
None proposed.
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.
Yelm Avenue (SR 507), an urban arterial, and Creek Street, classified as a commercial
collector, serve the site. An access is proposed from the project onto each of these streets.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the
nearest transit stop?
Intercity Transit serves Yelm via Yelm Avenue. Two routes serve the area: The South
County Special, Route 92, provides mid-day service one day a week, on Friday. Route 94
provides two afternoon commuter hour runs to Yelm on weekdays, terminating at the
Nisqually Plaza on Yelm Ave.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the
project eliminate?
Tlie completed project will have 66 parking spaces. The site does not have any striped
parking spaces; however, it appears that at least two spaces are available for each
apartment unit, plus additional parking along t1:e Creek Street side of the paved area. A
gravel driveway with space for parking is available for use by the two commercial
buildings.
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).
The project will co~zstrzzct frozztage in:proven:e~zts for Creek Street a~:d Yelnz Avez:zze,
consistent with the City of Yebn's Development Guidelines.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
The project will not use or occur in the immediate vicinity of water, rail, or air
transportation.
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The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead
agency is relying on them to make its decision.
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