24-100687-Parks-In-Lieu Request-02.22.24January 15, 2024
Mr. John Hutton, Parks Director
Federal Way City Hall
33325 81h Avenue S.
Federal Way, Washington 98003
Subject: Request for Fee -In -Lieu payment for Open Space/Parks
Dash Point Palisades, 13-Lot Subdivision
Parcel Numbers: 1021039016, 9001, & 9040
Dear Mr. Hutton:
Pursuant to current City code, it is our understanding that all residential subdivisions are
typically required to provide open space in the amount of fifteen percent (15%) of the gross
land area within a subdivision site. However, code also offers the possibility of a fee -in -lieu
payment be made to satisfy open space requirements, which we are requesting herein for Dash
Point Palisades. The project proposes the development of a thirteen (13) lot, single-family
residential subdivision located at the southwest intersection of SW 316th Place and 5151 Avenue
SW; Parcel Numbers 1021039016, 9001, & 9040.
In consideration of the City's overall park plan, quality, location, and service area of the open
space that would otherwise be provided within the Dash Point Palisades subdivision, we believe
that the location, quality, and extent of the required project open space would, not fulfill the
intent or purpose of useful common open space as a result.
As such, we respectfully request your careful consideration and approval of this matter. If you
have any questions or require additional information, please contact us at your earliest
opportunity.
Sincerely,
Geoffre . Sherwin, P.E.
Director of Acquisition and Entitlement
JKM Holdings, LLC
253-312-5780
geoff@jl<monarch.com
JKMONARCI4 Mailing Address. P.O. Box 188 . Puyallup, Washington 98371
F I N E H O M E S phone. 253.840.5660 fax.253.840.3350
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