NOTICE OF DNS 1st Ave Townhomes.docx
NOTICE
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
1st Avenue Townhomes
Federal Way File Nos: 23-101442-00-SE, 23-101440-UP
Description: Construct 19 townhome buildings with a total of 133 units and community amenities building. Site improvements include landscaping and tree retention, open space, guest parking,
stormwater and street improvements. Existing vacant structure, approximately 54,9425 square feet, to be demolished. Property is subject to Development Agreement Ord. 22-938 and requires
the recording of a condominium association. Site is approximately 6 acres and zoned RM 1800.
Applicant: David Avenell, 1st Avenue Development LLC, 411 1st Ave S Suite 650, Seattle, WA 98104
Location: 32818 1st Avenue S / Parcel 172104-9038
Date of Application: March 27, 2023
Date Determined Complete: April 14, 2023
Date of Notice of Application: April 21, 2023
Date of SEPA DNS: October 27, 2023
SEPA Comments Due: November 13, 2023
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way – Community Development Department
Staff Contact: Natalie Kamieniecki, Associate Planner, natalie.kamieniecki@cityoffederalway.com, 253-835-2638
The city’s Responsible Official has determined that the proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is
not 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 city.
A completed environmental checklist and supporting documents are available for review at the City of Federal Way Community Development Department (Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue
South, Federal Way, WA 98003, 253-835-7000), from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 10,
2023. Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the comment deadline. Any person aggrieved by the city’s determination may file an appeal with the
city within 21 days of the above comment deadline. You may appeal this determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (address above), no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday December 1, 2023,
by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
Published in the Federal Way Mirror on October 27, 2023.