Pre-App Summary Letter33325 8th Avenue
South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
February 10, 2022
Amy Donlan
Encompass Engineering
165 NE Juniper Street, Suite 201
Issaquah, WA 98027
Via Email adonlan@encompasses.net
Re:File #21-105241-00-PC, PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
APL SHORT PLAT, 2240 South 288th Street, Federal Way
Dear Ms. Donlan:
Thank you for participating in the preapplication conference with the City of Federal Way’s Development
Review Committee (DRC) held January 27, 2022. We hope that the information discussed at that meeting
was helpful in understanding the general requirements for your project as submitted.
This letter summarizes comments given to you at the meeting by the members of the DRC. The members
who reviewed your project and provided comments include staff from the City’s Planning and Building
Divisions, Public Works Department, and representatives from Lakehaven Water and Sewer District and
South King Fire and Rescue. Some sections of the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) and relevant
information handouts are enclosed with this letter. Please be advised, this letter does not represent all
applicable codes. In preparing your formal application, please refer to the complete FWRC and other
relevant codes for all additional requirements that may apply to your project.
The key contact for your project is me, Jim Harris, 253-835-2652, jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com. For
specific technical questions about your project, please contact the appropriate DRC representative as
listed below. Otherwise, any general questions about the preapplication and permitting process can be
referred to your key contact.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Proposed 4-lot short plat of 39,000 square foot parcel at 2240 S. 288th Street, Federal Way, WA. King
County parcel 332204-9023.
MAJOR ISSUES
Outlined below is a summary of the major issues of your project based on the plans and information
submitted for preapplication review. These issues can change due to modifications and revisions in the
plans. The major issues section is only provided as a means to highlight critical requirements or issues.
Please be sure to read the comments made by all departments in the following section of this letter.
Planning Division
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1.Prior short plat preliminary approval issued August 14, 2006, has expired (file #06-100039-SU).
Any future short plat application will be reviewed as a new application.
2.Tracts and access easements shall not be included in calculating the minimum lot area of 7,200
square feet per FWRC 19.05.120 “lot area” definition.
Public Works Traffic Division
1.Transportation Concurrency Management (FWRC 19.90) – Transportation concurrency
permit with application fee of $1,900.00 is required for the proposed project.
2.Traffic Impact Fees (FWRC 19.91) - Traffic impact fees payment will be assessed and paid at
building permit issuance.
3.Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135.040) - Construct street frontage improvements and
dedicate 20’ right-of-way (ROW) along the property frontage on S 288th St.
4.Access Management (FWRC 19.135.260) – The development shall meet access management
standards.
DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
Outlined below are the comments made by the representatives of each department present at the
preapplication conference. Each section should be read thoroughly. If you have questions, please contact
the representative listed for that section.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – PLANNING DIVISION
Jim Harris, 253-835-2652, jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com
1.Prior Expired Application - Prior short plat preliminary approval issued August 14, 2006, has
expired (file #06-100039-SU). Any future short plat application will be reviewed as a new
application.
2.Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designation – The city’s comprehensive plan designation for
the subject property is Single-Family Residential – High Density. The property is zoned Single-
Family Residential RS7.2. The required minimum lot size is 7,200 square feet per lot (FWRC
19.200.010). According to FWRC 19.05.120, “ ‘lot area’ means the minimum lot area per
dwelling unit based on the underlying zone. For single-family lots, the area of a vehicular access
easement, private tract, flagpole, or access panhandle shall not be credited in the calculation of
minimum lot area.” As a result, any short plat must demonstrate compliance with the minimum
lot size of 7,200 square feet net area outside an access easement for each lot.
3.Short Plat Process – A subdivision of nine lots or fewer is a short plat. According to FWRC
18.30.010, short plat applications are administratively processed through the Department of
Community Development. The administrative review process requires that the Director of
Community Development issue a decision on the short subdivision request and confirm
conformance with FWRC 18.30.110(2). Public notice of the complete short plat proposal is
required per FWRC 18.30.080, and a 15-day public comment period is provided. However, no
public hearing will be required unless an appeal is filed. A master land use application and short
plat submittal requirements handout are enclosed; relevant code sections can be accessed at
www.codepublishing.com/WA/FederalWay.
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Before the construction of short plat improvements, engineering approval must be granted by the
Public Works Department. Please see Public Works comments below for specific information
regarding engineering requirements.
Following construction of any required improvements and completion of any conditions of
approval and code compliance, the shorth plat is then processed for final approval and City
signatures before recording at King County.
Short plat approval expires five years from the date of approval, per FWRC 18.30.260.
Engineering plans must be approved, improvements constructed, and the plat must be recorded
within the five years from the date of approval. According to FWRC 18.05.090, no less than 60
days before the lapse of approval, the applicant may request a two-year time extension for the plat
approval.
4.Public Notice – Within 14 days of issuing a Letter of Complete Application, a Notice of
Application will be published in the Federal Way Mirror, posted on the subject property, posted
on the city website, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. The
city will prepare a notice board for the subject property to be posted by the applicant per FWRC
19.65.070.
5.Single-Family Residential Regulations – Future residences must conform to the following bulk
and dimensional requirements of FWRC 19.200.010, “Detached Dwelling Units”: front yard –
20 feet; side yard - 5-feet; 10-foot side setback on corner lots (lots 1 & 4); and rear yard – 5 feet.
Building setback line (BSBL) need to be modified for lots 3 and 4 to provide a 20-foot BSBL is
required from the edge of the access easement (no dimensions shown on plan but it appears less
than 20 feet). .
Lots 1 and 4 need to show 10-foot corner lot side yard setback along south lot lines.
BSBL are not properly shown for proposed lots 1 and 2 The front setback line for lot 1 is 20 feet
from the access easement line (straight portion) and then about midway thru the hammerhead
radius, the building setback line would transition to a side yard with a 5-foot minimum setback
from the hammerhead radius. Same general comment applies to setbacks for lot 2 as shown.
Per FWRC 19.200.010(6)(d), lot coverage for residential uses in RS 7.2 zone is limited to 60
percent and includes all impervious surfaces, such as driveways, walkways, patios, and roof
overhangs.
The maximum height of structures is 30 feet above average building elevation per FWRC
19.200.010.
Per FWRC 19.130.240(1)(a), a driveway and/or parking pad in a required front yard may not
exceed 20 feet in width, except as specified in FWRC 19.130.240(1)(b), and may not be closer
than five feet to any side property line.
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6.Open Space – All residential subdivisions are required to provide open space in the amount of 15
percent of the gross land area of the subdivision site per FWRC 18.55.060(2). Any on-site open
space must be set aside in a tract and owned in common undivided interest by all property owners
within the subdivision.
Per FWRC 18.55.060(2), all or some of the open space requirements may be satisfied by a fee-in-
lieu payment at the discretion of the city’s Parks Director, after consideration of the city’s overall
park plan, quality, location, and service area of the open space that would otherwise be provided
with the project. The fee-in-lieu of open space is calculated on 15 percent of the most recent
assessed land value of the property at the time of plat recording. If the fee-in-lieu option is
chosen, a written request to Parks Director John Hutton is required.
7.Arterial Landscape Buffer- South 288th Street is classified as a Minor Arterial. Pursuant to
FWRC 18.60.030, a 10-foot-wide Type III landscape strip is required along all arterial streets to
shield new residences from arterial streets. See FWRC 19.125.050(3). Said 10-foot wide
landscape buffer strip be provided in a separate tract to be owned and maintained by the
homeowners’ association and shall be credited to the buffer requirements of FWRC 18.55.060.
8.Tree Retention/Replacement – The city’s tree standards require each development/redevelopment
to maintain a tree unit density per FWRC 19.120.130. The minimum tree density requirements for
RS zones are 25 tree units per acre. A tree retention plan prepared by a certified arborist or a
certified landscape architect detailing how the subject property will meet tree unit density
requirements shall be submitted with the short subdivision application. Items required to be
included in the plan are itemized in FWRC 19.120.040(2)(a) through (e). The table below
identifies tree unit values for retained and replacement trees.
FWRC 19.120.130(2) – Tree Unit Credits
Retained Trees Tree Unit
Credit
Existing Tree 1" to 6" d.b.h.1.0
Existing Tree > 6" to 12" d.b.h.1.5
Existing Tree > 12" to 18" d.b.h.2.0
Existing Tree > 18" to 24" d.b.h.2.5
Existing Tree > 24" d.b.h.3.0
Replacement Trees
Replacement Tree - Small (Mature canopy area < 450
SF)
.50
Replacement Tree - Medium (Mature canopy area 450
to 1,250 SF)
1.0
Replacement Tree - Large (Mature canopy area > 1,250
SF)
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9.Clearing & Grading – Clearing & Grading – With the short plat application, a clearing and
grading plan addressing items listed in FWRC 19.120.040(1)(a) through (j) is required. Prior
to beginning clearing and grading activities, all critical areas and buffers, and trees/vegetation
that are to be preserved within and adjacent to the construction area shall be clearly marked
and protected per guidelines prescribed within FWRC 19.120.160.
Removal of all trees and vegetation is contrary to the objectives of the FWRC clearing and
grading regulations under FWRC Chapter 19.120 Articles II and III. Pursuant to FWRC
19.120.080 and 19.120.130(1), permitted clearing and grading areas should minimize removal of
existing trees and minimize the disturbance or compaction of native soils, except as needed for
building purposes. For any clearing beyond that necessary for required short plat infrastructure,
provide a written request and justification as part of the short plat application. The FWRC
policies encourage retention of existing trees and vegetation in good health, to the maximum
extent possible in all developments.
Any retaining walls and rockeries can be a maximum of six feet in height and must comply with
the standards in FWRC 19.120.120. Preliminary designs for retaining walls shall be submitted
with the short plat application, and include cross sections and visual depictions of the retaining
walls.
10.Critical Areas – The city’s high-level critical area inventory shows the subject property does not
contain any environmentally critical areas. Please verify the presence of any critical areas on site.
11.Tacoma Smelter Plume – The subject property is mapped within the Tacoma Smelter Plume
detect area containing 20.1 ppm to 40.0 ppm arsenic and lead concentration. Please contact Eva
Barber, Technical Assistance Coordinator, Department of Ecology (DOE), at
Eva.Barber@ecy.wa.gov or 360-407-7094 regarding the Voluntary Soil Clean-Up Program.
Initial soil testing must be provided in accord with DOE standards and submitted to the City and
State DOE with the short plat application. The City will require soil testing and soil cleanup (if
applicable) as a component of the short plat review and site development.
12.Design Criteria and Improvements – Subdivisions are subject to the design and improvements
criteria outlined in FWRC Chapters 18.55 and 18.60, respectively. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to identify how the proposed short subdivision meets applicable design and
improvements criteria and is therefore entitled to the land division.
13.School Access Analysis – According to FWRC 18.55.070, pedestrian and bicycle access should be
provided for established or planned safe school routes, bikeways, trails, transit stops, and general
circulation. Please provide an analysis of access routes for schools serving this proposed short
plat. Contact Jennifer Thomas with Federal Way Public Schools at jthomas@fwps.org or 253-
945-2071 for information about the school access analysis requirements and assignment
information.
14.School Impact Fees – School impact fees are due at the time of the building permit application for
new dwelling units. This fee amount is subject to change as determined annually by the Federal
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Way Public Schools and the city. Please check with the Permit Center for current fees at 253-835-
2607 or permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com..
15.Administrative Fees – Please contact the Permit Center for current short subdivision review fees.
The applicant will also be responsible for transportation concurrency, engineering review (EN),
and King County recording fees. Any second resubmittal of plans and information for a land use
and subdivision application are subject to a fee of 30 percent of the initial application fee.
16.Approval Duration – Short plat approval expires five years from the date of approval, per FWRC
18.30.260. Engineering plans must be approved, improvements constructed, and the plat must be
recorded within the five years. According to FWRC 18.05.090, no less than 60 days before the
lapse of approval, the applicant may request a two-year time extension for the plat approval.
17.Recording – The applicant will record the plat with the King County Recorder’s Office after:
substantial completion of required infrastructure improvements; Public Works Department
approval of as-built plans; fee payments; deed approvals if applicable; landscape buffer planting;
letter of approval from DOE on soil remediation cleanup if applicable; water and sewer
substantial completion letters; etc. Before recording the plat, all surveying and monumentation
must be complete. Also, all other required improvements must be substantially completed as
determined by the departments of Community Development and Public Works.
PUBLIC WORKS – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Leonard Spadoni, 253-835-2732, leonard.spadoni@cityoffederalway.com
Land Use Issues – Stormwater
1.Surface water runoff control and water quality treatment will be required per the 2016 King County
Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM). This project meets the requirements for a Full Drainage
Review. At the time of land use site plan preliminary short plat submittal, a preliminary Technical
Information Report (TIR), addressing the relevance of the project to the nine core and five special
requirements of the KCSWDM will be required. A Level 1 downstream analysis shall also be
provided in the preliminary TIR. The City has 1″ = 100′, five-foot contour planimetric maps in GIS
format that may be used for basin analysis.
2.The project lies within a Conservation flow control area; thus, the applicant must design the flow
control facility to meet this performance criteria. In addition to flow control facilities, Best
Management Practices (BMP’s) are required as outlined in the KCSWDM. The project also lies
within an Enhanced Basic Water Quality Area. Water Quality Treatment shall be designed to meet
the treatment criteria of the Enhanced Basic Water Quality Menu.
3.In addition to the KCSWDM, our initial review suggests that FWRC Section 19.30.120,
“Nonconforming Water Quality Improvements” applies to this site. Specifically, the following items
are applicable:
1.d. Redevelopment which involves the collection and/or concentration of surface and/or stormwater
runoff from a drainage area of 5,000 square feet or more;
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1.f. Redevelopment which involves a change in use, and the changed use has a potential to release a
new pollutant(s) to surface water systems within the City. For the purposes of this subsection, “new
pollutant(s)” means a pollutant that was not discharged at that location immediately prior to the
change in use, as well as a pollutant that was discharged in less quantities immediately prior to the
change in use;
Therefore, water quality treatment will be required for the entire site, including new and existing
pollution generating impervious surfaces. Treatment options must be selected from the Enhanced
Basic Water Quality Menu provided in the KCSWDM.
4.If infiltration is proposed, soil logs prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer or septic designer
must be provided to verify infiltration suitability.
5.Detention and water quality facilities for short plats must be above ground (i.e. open pond).
Underground facilities are allowed only with approval from the City of Federal Way Public Works
Department.
6.Show the proposed location and dimensions of the detention and water quality facilities on the
preliminary plans.
7.If more than one acre will be disturbed during construction, a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) construction storm water permit may be required. Information
regarding this permit can be obtained from the Washington State Department of Ecology at
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/construction/index.html or by calling 360-407-
6048.
8.If work is to be done below the ordinary high water mark, a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA)
permit may be required. Information regarding this permit can be obtained from the Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Right-of-Way Improvements
1.See the Traffic Division comments from Sarady Long for traffic related items.
2.If dedication of additional right-of-way is required to install street frontage improvements, the
dedication shall be conveyed to the City through a statutory warranty deed. The dedicated area must
have clear title prior to recording.
3.All stormwater treatment and detention requirements outlined above may apply to any improvements
within the public right-of-way.
4.FWRC Section 19.135.280 requires that driveways serving residential uses may not be located closer
than 25 feet to any street intersection. Lots and intersections within new subdivisions or short plats
must be designed to meet this standard.
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Building (or EN) Permit Issues
1.Engineered plans are required for clearing, grading, road construction, and utility work. Plans must
be reviewed and approved by the City. Engineering review fees are (Current year rates) for the first
12 hours of review, and (Current year rates) per hour for additional review time. A final TIR shall be
prepared for the project and submitted with the engineering plans. Both the TIR and the plans will
require the signature/seal of a professional engineer registered/licensed in the State of Washington.
2.In addition to engineering approval, projects that will be filling or grading in the area of the future
building pads are required to obtain a separate grading permit from the Building Department.
3.The Federal Way Public Works Development Standards Manual (including standard detail drawings,
standard notes, and engineering checklists) is available on the City’s website at
http://www.cityoffederalway.com/index.aspx?nid=171 to assist the applicant’s engineer in preparing
the plans and TIR.
4.Bonding is required for all street improvements and temporary erosion and sediment control
measures associated with the project. The bond amount shall be 120 percent of the estimated costs of
the improvements. An administrative fee deposit will need to accompany the bond to cover any
possible legal fees in the event the bond must be called. Upon completion of the installation of the
improvements, and final approval of the Public Works Inspector, the bond will be reduced to 30
percent of the original amount and held for a two-year maintenance period.
5.The developer will be responsible for the maintenance of all storm drainage facilities (including the
detention and water quality facilities) and street systems during the two-year maintenance period.
During that time, the Public Works Inspector will make periodic visits to the site to ensure the
developer’s compliance with the maintenance requirements. Upon satisfactory completion of the
two-year maintenance period, the remainder of the bond will be released. Maintenance for public
roads and subdivision drainage facilities then become the responsibility of the City. Maintenance for
private roads and drainage facilities, including short plats, remain the responsibility of the individual
property owners.
6.When topographic survey information is shown on the plans, the vertical datum block shall include
the phrase “DATUM: N.G.V.D.-29” or “DATUM: K.C.A.S.,” on all sheets where vertical elevations
are called out.
7.Drawings submitted for plan review shall be printed on 24″ x 36″ or 22″ x 34″ paper. Site plans shall
be drawn at a scale of 1″ = 20′, or larger. Architectural scales are not permitted on engineering plans.
8.Provide cut and fill quantities on the clearing and grading plan.
9.Temporary Erosion and Sediment control (TESC) measures, per Appendix D of the 2016
KCSWDM, must be shown on the engineering plans.
10.The site plan shall show the location of any existing and proposed utilities in the areas affected by
construction.
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PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC DIVISION
Sarady Long, 253-835-2743, sarady.long@cityoffederalway.com
Transportation Concurrency Analysis (FWRC 19.90)
1.Based on the submitted materials for 4 lots short plat, the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Trip Generation - 11th Edition, land use code 210 (Single Family Detached Housing), the proposed
project is estimate to generate 4 new weekday PM peak hour trips and 38 daily trips.
2.A concurrency permit is required for this development project. The PW Traffic Division will perform
concurrency analysis to determine if adequate roadway capacity exists during the weekday PM peak
period to accommodate the proposed development. Please note that supplemental transportation
analysis and concurrency mitigation may be required if the proposed project creates an impact not
anticipated in the six-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
3.The estimated fee for the concurrency permit application is $1,900.00 (1 – 10 PM Trips). This fee is
an estimate and based on the materials submitted for the pre-application meeting. The concurrency
applicant fee must be paid in full at the time the concurrency permit application is submitted with
land use application. The fee may change based on the new weekday PM peak hour trips as identified
in the concurrency trip generation. The applicant has the option of having an independent traffic
engineer prepare the concurrency analysis consistent with City procedures; however, the fee remains
the same.
Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) (FWRC 19.91)
1.Based on the submitted materials for 4 lots single family detached housing, the estimate traffic impact
fee is $31,200,000. Please note, the actual impact fee will be calculated based on the fee schedule in
effect at the time a completed building permit application is filed and paid prior to permit issuance
(FWRC 19.100.070 3(a)).
Street Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135)
1.The applicant/owner would be expected to construct street improvements consistent with the planned
roadway cross-sections as shown in Map III-4 in Chapter III of the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan
(FWCP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) shown as Table III-10 (FWRC 19.135.040). Based
on the materials submitted, staff conducted a limited analysis to determine the required street
improvements. The applicant would be expected to construct improvements on the following streets
to the City’s planned roadway cross-sections:
S 288th Street is a Minor Arterial planned as a Type “G” street, consisting of a 66’ street
with curb and gutter, 6’ planter with street trees, 8’ sidewalks, and street lights in a 100’
right-of-way (ROW). The frontage on S 288th St has been improved with four lanes,
including vertical curb/gutter, and sidewalks. However, the street was not improved to
current adopted standard. As such, the applicant would be expected to construct half street
improvement as measured from the street centerline and dedicate approximately 20’ right-
of-way.
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3.The applicant may make a written request to the Public Works Director to modify, defer, or waive the
required street improvements (FWRC 19.135.070). Information about a right-of-way modification
requests are available through the Public Works Development Services Division. These modification
requests have a nominal review fee currently at $1,472.
Access Management (FWRC 19.135)
1.Access management standards are based on roadway safety and capacity requirements. FWRC
19.135.280 provides access standards for streets based on planned roadway cross-sections. Please
note that access classifications are per Drawing 3-1A in the Public Works Development Standards.
2.Show all neighboring driveways within 150’ of the proposed private access driveway.
3.It appears the proposed private street access/easement may not meet the 150’ spacing separation from
any street intersection or to any other driveway, whether on or off the subject property. As such, the
private street access should be relocated to align with 23rd Pl S. Please note, the city may further limit
or prohibit access to or from driveway onto arterial streets as deemed appropriate for safety.
4.Submit an intersection sight distance analysis at the plat private access driveway/intersection with S
288th St. The analysis shall be conducted in accordance to the latest AASHTO guidelines (3.5 ft
object height, 3.5 ft driver’s eye height, 14.5 ft back from the edge of the traveled way for passenger
vehicles). The analysis must bear the seal of a licensed engineer in the state of Washington. The
sight distance triangle shall be depicted on the plan set.
Provide photo documentation within the appendix of the sight distance analysis. A minimum of one
photo looking to the left and one looking to the right will show the location of the viewer in
accordance to AASHTO guidelines. The Site Plan with plan and profile sheets should also be
incorporated into the report to provide the site distance documentation. Indicate if there are any street
trees, landscaping requirements, or any other objects existing or proposed to be within the sight
distance triangle. State if the sight distance requirements are met or not and provide any traffic safety
mitigation measures.
5.Access turnaround for the plat shall be per Dwg. No 3-46.
6.All lots shall not have direct access onto S 288th St and this restriction shall be depicted on the face of
the plat. Private driveway shall be per Dwg. No. 3-2DD.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – BUILDING DIVISION
Greg Kirk, 253-835-2621, greg.kirk@cityoffederalway.com
Building permits are required for each single-family residence and for any retaining walls over four feet
tall.
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LAKEHAVEN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Brian Asbury, 253-946-5407, BAsbury@lakehaven.org
GENERAL
All Lakehaven Development Engineering related application forms, and associated standards
information, can be accessed at Lakehaven’s Development Engineering web pages
(http://www.lakehaven.org/204/Development-Engineering).
All comments herein are valid for one (1) year and are based on the proposal(s) submitted and
Lakehaven’s current regulations and policies. Any change to either the development proposal(s) or
Lakehaven’s regulations and policies may affect the above comments accordingly.
WATER
A Water Certificate of Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with
any land use and/or building permit applications (check with land use agency for requirement).
Certificate is valid for one (1) year from date of issuance. If Certificate is needed, allow 1-2 work days to
issue for typical processing. 2022 cost for a Water Certificate of Availability is $64.65.
All water service connection stubs (all components except the service meter) must be installed &
approved by Lakehaven, prior to subdivision approval & recording.
A water service connection application submitted separately to Lakehaven is required for each new
service connection to the water distribution system.
Service pressure(s) less than 40 psi indicated for the western two (2) lots, Lakehaven Service Agreement
required, booster pump recommended, contact Lakehaven for requirements &/or additional information.
Reservation of private, water easement(s) will be required across one of or some of the new lots/tracts,
for the benefit of other new lot supply lines (meter-to-building). This private easement shall cover off-site
property along the route of the affected portion of the building supply line from the edge of public right-
of-way to the benefited new lot(s).
Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven water service connection
fees/charges/deposits (2022 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be determined
upon submittal of service connection application(s) to Lakehaven.
o Water Service/Meter Installation. 1” preliminary size: $5,750.00 deposit (each). Actual size TBD
by Lakehaven based on UPC plumbing fixture count.
o Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Water: $5,097.65 per Equivalent Residential Units (ERU). Water
system capacity credits are available for this property from system capacity charges previously
assessed, paid directly to Lakehaven, and/or credited to the property for 1.00 ERU. Please
contact Lakehaven for further detail.
o Service Agreement Charge(s): $129.30 (each).
o County Document Recording Fees: $210.00+/- (each).
o ROW Permit Fee (City of Federal Way): $1,048.53 (single fee if all four (4) water service
connection stubs installed at same time).
SEWER
A Sewer Certificate of Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with
any land use and/or building permit applications (check with land use agency for requirement).
Certificate is valid for one (1) year from date of issuance. If Certificate is needed, allow 1-2 work days to
issue for typical processing. 2022 cost for a Sewer Certificate of Availability is $64.65.
The site has four (4) existing sewer service connection stubs.
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All sewer service connection stubs (main-to-lot) must be installed (or modified) & approved by
Lakehaven, prior to subdivision approval & recording.
A separate Lakehaven Sewer Service Connection Permit is required for each new connection to the
sanitary sewer system or any modification (disconnect, re-align, abandon, etc.) to an existing sewer
service connection, in accordance with standards defined in Lakehaven’s current ‘Fees and Charges
Resolution’. Minimum pipe slope for gravity sewer service connections is 2%.
Reservation of private, sewer easement(s) will be required across one of or some of the new lots/tracts,
for the benefit of other new lot sewer service connection lines. This private easement shall cover off-site
property along the route of the affected portion of the sewer service connection line from the edge of
public right-of-way to the benefited new lot(s).
Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven sewer service connection
fees/charges/deposits (2022 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be determined
upon submittal of service connection application(s) to Lakehaven.
o Sewer Service Connection Permit: $441.78 fee (each lot).
o Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Sewer: $5,039.47 per ERU.
SOUTH KING FIRE AND RESCUE
Sean Nichols, 253-946-7242, Sean.Nichols@southkingfire.org
Water Supply:
Fire Flow:
A Certificate of Water Availability shall be requested from the water district and provided at the time
of building permit application.
Fire Hydrants:
Hydrants shall be within 350’ of any lot line.
Fire hydrants shall be in service prior to and during the time of construction.
Emergency Access:
Fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all requirements of Fire Access Policy 10.006
http://southkingfire.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/24
Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of
construction.
If fire access roads drivable surface is less than 20’ wide, fire sprinklers are required for the homes
on lots 2 and 3. If drivable surface is 20’ wide, the sprinkler determination will be made upon
building plans submittal.
Fire Sprinkler System:
Fire sprinkler determination will be made upon building plans submittal and final site plan approval.
Amy Donlan
February 10, 2022
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CLOSING
This letter reflects the information provided at the preapplication meeting and is intended to assist you in
preparing plans and materials for formal application. We hope you found the comments useful to your
project. We have made every effort to identify major issues to eliminate surprises during the City’s
review of the formal application. The completion of the preapplication process in the content of this letter
does not vest any future project application. Comments in this letter are only valid for one year per
FWRC 19.40.070 (4).
As you know, this is a preliminary review only and does not take the place of the full review that will
follow submission of a formal application. Comments provided in this letter are based on preapplication
materials submitted.
Modifications and revisions to the project as presented for this preapplication may influence and modify
information regarding development requirements outlined above. In addition to this preapplication letter,
please examine the complete FWRC and other relevant codes carefully. Requirements that are found in
the codes that are not addressed in this letter are still required for your project.
If you have questions about an individual comment, please contact the appropriate department
representative noted above. Any general questions can be directed towards me, the key project contact,
Jim Harris, at 253-835-2652, jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
E sign by Jim Harris
Jim Harris
Senior Planner
enc:Master Land Use Application
Short Plat Submittal Handout
Response to Applicant Questions - Leonard Spadoni
Lakehaven Facilities Map
c: Leonard Spadoni
Sarady Long
Brain Asbury
Sean Nichols