Ex. 15 SEPA DNS19-105073-00-SE Doc ID 80550
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
The Woodlands at Redondo Creek Preliminary Plat
File No: 19-105073-00-SE
Proposal: State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Nonsignificance for proposed
subdivision of approximately 21-acre parcel into 67 single-family residential lots. The project includes wetland
buffer averaging, open space, street improvements, storm drainage facilities, and utility improvements.
Project Contact: John Everett, ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC
33400 8th Avenue South, Suite 205, Federal Way, WA 98003
Project Location: Pacific Highway South and South 304th Street, Federal Way
Parcel’s 042104-9012 and -9221.
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Senior Planner Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it 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, Federal Way Comprehensive
Plan, and other municipal policies, plans, rules, and regulations designated as a basis for exercise of
substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW 43.31C.110. This
information is available to the public by request or on the city’s website
https://www.cityoffederalway.com/node/1962.
Further information regarding this action is available to the public upon request from the Department of
Community Development. 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 the Notice of DNS, or July 3, 2020. Comments must be submitted
by 5:00 p.m. on July 17, 2020.
Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline.
Any person aggrieved of the city’s final determination may file an appeal. Anyone may appeal this
determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003), no
later than 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2020, by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the
determination. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
Responsible Official: Brian Davis
Title: Director of Community Development
Address: 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Date Issued: July 3, 2020 Signature:
Exhibit 15