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Home My WebLink About22-102123-UP-Traffic Concurrency Application-05-09-2022 TRAFFIC CONCURRENCY INFORMATION What is a Concurrency Application? The City uses the concurrency application to look at new development's impact on the transportation network. The purpose of the test is to verify if there is adequate capacity in the transportation network and identify possible mitigation for failing intersections. The test uses the City's adopted level of service standards (LOS) as identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a basis for determining whether new development can proceed. Concurrency application is required for all development permits within the city that generate new trips in the PM peak hour, except for development exempt under FWRC 19.90.060 of the Transportation Concurrency Management Ordinance. All new development must pass concurrency test before completing other land use processes. When is a Concurrency Application Required? An application must be submitted concurrent with a development activity permit application such as Land Use application. The City will perform the concurrency analysis on a first come first serve basis. The applicant may request a concurrency feasibility analysis at any time. However, since a concurrency feasibility analysis application is not tied to a development permit, a Capacity Reserve Certificate (CRC) will not be issued. What needs to be submitted with the Concurrency Application? Completed Concurrency Application and Fees To scale site plan Vicinity map Independent Trip Generation to be considered (if available). All required information in the Concurrency Application must be filled out or the application will be returned. Traffic Division staff will review the completeness of the application and contact the applicant if further information is needed. The application will be vested at the time the Concurrency Application is deemed complete. How much is my concurrency permit application fees? And when do I pay this fee? Application fees for the concurrency application will be based on the total new trips the development is estimated to generate. The Public Works Department uses information provided (project size and land use type) in the pre- application application to estimate the number of trips and the appropriate application fee as outlined in Table 1 below. Concurrency permit application fees must be paid concurrent with the underlying land use application submittal. This fee may change if the proposed development is significantly different than the project scope as provided in the preapplication application. At the applicant's discretion, the applicant may hire their own Engineer licensed in the State of Washington to calculate the trip generation. Table 1 – 2021 FW Concurrency Application Fee Net New PM Peak Hour Trips Less than 10 11 - 50 51 - 500 Greater Than 500 Total Concurrency Application Fee (2021 rates) $1,801.00 $5,167.00 $9,452.00 $15,152.00 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way WA 98003-6325 253-835-2700; Fax 253-835-2709 www.cityoffederalway.com Am I finished with this process after I paid the concurrency permit application fee? No. The concurrency review process is the first phase of your development project's process with the Public Works Department. Once staff has completed the concurrency analysis, the applicant and/or owner will be notified of the result (Pass or Fail). If the project “Passes” the concurrency test, staff will issue a Capacity Reserve Certificate (CRC) allowing the project to proceed to other applicable development permit processes. If the project “Fails” the concurrency test, staff will propose mitigation measure(s) to address the LOS failure at that particular intersection(s). Examples of potential mitigation measures could be: Construct turn lanes Modify or construct a new traffic signal Other traffic control measures (such as channelization improvements) The applicant has 30 calendar days to review and response to staff proposed mitigation. Within that period, the applicant must either accept staff recommended mitigation or propose alternative mitigation measures for any LOS failure. Once an agreement has been reached on the mitigation measures, staff will issue a Capacity Reserve Certificate (CRC), allowing the project to proceed with other applicable permit processes. However, if the applicant fails to respond with the 30 days period, a “Denial” letter will be issue and the project will not be approved. If my project fails the concurrency test, what are my options? 1. Accept staff proposed mitigation measure(s), 2. Reduce the size of the development or change the type of uses to reduce the trip generation rate until the standard is met; 3. Delay the application until additional improvements have been identified by the City in the 6-Year (TIP) or constructed by others; 4. Propose appropriate mitigation to include Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures. The proposed mitigation measures shall be constructed and approved concurrent with the development, typically prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Depending on what option is chosen, the applicant may have to restart the concurrency application process again. Can I appeal the Concurrency Denial Notice? Yes. The applicant may appeal the concurrency denial notice as part of the appeal process for the underlying Development Permit application. How long does a Capacity Reserve Certificate last? As long as there is activity on the Development Permit and you do not change the trip generation characteristics of the development (no increase in net new trips is incurred from a change in the project), the CRC Certificate vests the development’s new trips for the life of the project. If the project's size changes significantly as determine by the Public Works Department staff, the applicant may need to go through the process again and pay another concurrency application fee. What if my project changes? Any thing that changes the trip generation rates can generate a need for an amendment to the process, and this process may start over. If the trip generation is greater than 10% of the original estimated trip generated rates the project will require an amendment and the process starts over. Please be conservative and as specific about your project as you can. If you have any questions please ask. What if I do not have a development permit ready for my project? Staff can provide the same level of analysis as a feasibility study for the project. However, the estimated trips generated by the project analyzed will not be reserved or vested. If you decide to proceed with the project, staff will revise the analysis using any transferable data at our hourly rate. Does this mean we will never have to prepare a Traffic Impact Analysis? No. The Public Works staff will calculate your trips and identity impacts to the City Transportation system. The following are examples of additional requirements the applicant may need to hire an Engineer to complete: Parking Demand and Utilization Queuing and gap analysis Specialized Land Use and Trip Generation Sight Distance Analysis Neighborhood Traffic Impacts Design of Mitigation Improvements (such as signals, turn lanes, access, or new roads) Traffic impacts over 100 trips in other peak hours (morning and weekends) What is the Concurrency Permit Process? A flow chart diagram of the process is depicted on the back page. If you have any additional questions, please contact Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer (253) 835-2743 or sarady.long@cityoffederalway.com. E:\TR Media Information\Concurency Permit Process Rev. Jan2021.doc CONCURRENCY PERMIT PROCESS * Denotes tasks that may be prepared by the applicant. Staff reviews and approves all applicant-prepared materials. Concurrency Result PASSED CITY * proposes mitigation for failing intersections FAIL CITY issues Concurrency Reserve YES NO CITY * performs trip generation/assignment CITY * performs concurrency analysis (START) - Applicant submit Concurrency application with appropriate fee YES To Development Permit process Applicant accepts mitigation? Applicant proposes alternative mitigation CITY issues Denial letter NO rS#ileral,W,.av PunTTc WORKS DEPARTMENT 33325 8"'Avenue South Federal Way WA 98003-6325 253 -83 5 -27 00 ; F ax 253 -83 5 -27 09 w ww.cityoffederalway.com Date 05-09-2022 2021 Tnlrrrc CoNCURRENCy REvrEw AppLrcATroN ApplrcarroN No(s) Project Name Federal Wav Memorial Field Renovation Property Address/Location 1300 S 308th Street, Federal Way, WA Parcel Number(s)0821 04 9001 Project Description Construction of new grandstand and support buildings, new field, and increased stadium capacity for limited special events (less than 10 events per year). PROPERTY OWNER APPLICANT different than Name: Federal Way Public Schools PhonelFax: 253-945-2000 Address: Educational Service Center (ESC) 33330 8th Avenue South City/State/Zip: FederalWay, WA 98003 Email: mSwartz@firupS.org cerr: 253-391-9243 Signature: Name Phone/Fax Address City/State/Zip: Email:Cell Signature Type of Development permit to be applied for: tr Commercial E Moltifurnily (MF) tr Subdivision tr Short Subdivision D Single Family (SF) tr None (Feasibility only) tr o,n", Memorial Field Renovation Approval for City to perform Concurrency analysis: E Yes E No If NO: Applicant's Traffic Engineer must perform Concurrency analysis consistent with City proceduresl however, the application fee remains the same. E:\TR Mcdia Information\Fw Concurcncy Application Rev. Jan202l.doc E:\TR Media Information\FW Concurency Application Rev. Jan2021.doc I have read the above information regarding expiration deadlines and appeal process. I further understand that issuance of a concurrency certificate is not a guarantee that the City will issue a development permit or building permit. _______________________________________ _______________________ Property Owner/Agent Signature Date I have read the above information regarding expiration deadlines. I further understand that issuance of a concurrency certificate is not a guarantee that the City will issue a development permit or building permit. _______________________________________ _______________________ Property Owner/Agent Signature Date Required Information – Application is incomplete and will be returned if not filled out. Gross Square Feet (Commercial) Existing______________________ Proposed _____________________ Number of Dwelling Units Existing______________________ Proposed______________________ Number of Employees Existing______________________ Proposed______________________ Parcel size (acres or square footage) Existing______________________ Proposed______________________ Has the property previously been reviewed for concurrency? Yes___________ No__________ If yes, date of original application_____________________ Concurrency Permit No: ______________ Is this an amendment to an existing Concurrency Certificate? Yes___________ No_______________ Will the project be phased? _____________________________________________________________________ Development Build-Out Year _____________________________________________________________________ Note: - Commercial subdivisions and other projects constructed in phases shall be evaluated for concurrency as each phase is submitted for applicable development permits. - Once the concurrency test result has been determined, any changes to the development project require additional review will be billed on an hourly basis. Estimated Number of New Trip Generated by Project per Pre-application Summary: __________________________ If the applicant’s engineer has prepared a trip generation analysis, please provide the following. If not, staff will calculate the trip generation based on the above information. Existing PM Peak Hour Trips (if applicable) __________________________ Proposed PM Peak Hour Trips __________________________ Net New PM Peak Hour Trips __________________________ A Concurrency Reserve Certificate (CRC) is valid until the underlying development permit expires, is withdrawn or cancelled, whichever occurs first. In that case, a new concurrency application would be required. A Concurrency Reserve Certificate is valid only for the specific development approval consistent with the development parameters and City file number within the CRC issued. A Concurrency Reserve Certificate (CRC) runs with the land, and cannot be transferred to a different parcel. CONCURRENCY TEST EXPIRATION (FWRC 19.90) Permit Submittal: The following items are required for all applications: Completed and signed Concurrency Application Concurrency Application Fee paid (See Below) Net New PM Peak Hour Trip Less than 10 11 - 50 51 - 500 Greater than 500+ 2021 Application Fee $1,801.00 $5,167.00 $9,452.00 $15,152.00 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS – STAFF USE ONLY Federal Way Public Schools – Memorial Stadium Renovation Traffic Impact Analysis TENW April 28, 2022 Page 2 Add Figure 1 – Site Vicinity Land Use Units In Out In Out Total DAILY Proposed Use: Stadium (with expansion)4,000 seats 0.47 50%50%940 940 1,880 Existing Use: Stadium (existing)3,240 seats 0.47 50%50%-761 -762 -1,523 New Daily Trips = 179 178 357 PM PEAK HOUR Proposed Use: Stadium (with expansion)4,000 seats 0.20 95%5%760 40 800 Existing Use: Stadium (existing)3,240 seats 0.20 95%5%-616 -32 -648 New PM Peak Hour Trips =144 8 152 Note: 1 Based on trip generation study included in the Valley High School Sports Complex TIA, March 2014. Memorial Stadium Renovation Weekday Trip Generation Summary Directional Distribution Trips Generated Trip Rate 1 4/28/2022 Federal Way Public Schools – Memorial Field Renovation Traffic Impact Analysis TENW May 3, 2022 Page 3 Insert Figure 2 Site Plan