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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUTC PKT 03-15-2010City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
City Hall
Council Chambers
March 15, 2010
5:30 p.m.
MEETING AGENDA
Electronic version
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Topic Title/Description
A. Approval of Minutes: March 1, 2010
B. Preliminary Plat Approval for Norpoint Heights
C.
C
E.
F.
S 356"' at SR 99 Intersection Improvement
Project — Project Acceptance
SR 99 HOV Lanes Phase III (Dash Point Road to
S 284"' Street) Improvement Project — Project
Acceptance and Retainage Release
S 348"' St at 1� Avenue S Intersection
Improvement Project — Bid Award
Citywide Pedestrian Improvement Program
Presenter
LeMaster
Lee
Mulkey
Action
Page or Info
2 Action
5 Action
138 Action
Roberts 140 Action
Mulkey 142 Action
Hannahs 145 Action
Council
Date Time
N/A 5 min.
4/06/2010 5 min.
Consent
4/06/2010 5 min.
Consent
4/06/2010 5 min.
Consent
4/06/2010 5 min.
Consent
4/06/10 10 min
Consent
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEEfINGS/AGENDA ITEMS: The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, April 5, 2010.
6. ADJOURN
Committee Members ��Y �
Dini Dudos, Chair Cary M. Roe, P.E., Directo� ofPan�CS, Pub/ic Won�rs and Emerr�rcy Maaagement
1im Ferrel% Member Da�lene LeMaster, Adminislratrve stssisbnt II
Jack Devey, Member 253�835-2701
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City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
March 1, 20t0
5:30 PM
City Hall
City Council Chambers
MEET[riG SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Dini Duclos and Committee Members Jim Ferrell and Jack Dovey
present.
Council Members io Attendance: Counci( Member Burbidge
Staff Members in Attendance: Director of Parks, Pub(ic Works and Emergency Management Cary Roe, Director of
Community Development Services Greg Fewins, Pianning Manager [saac Conlen, Deputy Public Works Director Marwan
Salloum, Street Systems Project Engineer Brian Roberts, Senior Planner Margaret Clark, Associate Planner Matt Herrera,
Street Systems Engineer Jeff Huynh, Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith, and Administrative Assistant II Darlene
LeMaster.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Duclos called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment:
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Forward
Topic Titte/Description • to Council
A. Approval of the February 22, 2010 LUTC Minutes
Committee approved February 22, 20i0 LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimousiy, 3-0
B. 2010 Asphalt Overlay Program — Bid Award
Jeff Huynh presented information on this item. There was no public comment. Mr. Huynh
stated that the City has done business with Woodworth in the past (2006) as the contractor for
the overlay program. Woodworth is capable of completing the job to the City's satisfaction.
Committee Member Ferrell asked who had performed more recent overlay programs and
where did their bid fall in the bids for the 2010 program. Mr. Huynh replied that tfiere were
five bidders for this project. Tucci and Sons was awarded the contract for this project for the
past three years. Their bid for the 2010 program ranked second, approximately $75,000
higher than Woodworth's bid.
Committee Member povey asked how often the City actuatly spends the (0% contingency
that is approved by Council as part of the contract. Director Roe stated that staff is typically
successful in not spending the 10% contingency. Historically, if the council approves
spe�►ding of the engineer's estimate plus a 10% contingency and the bid comes in low enough,
staff may add overlay schedules into that year's project. For the 20t0 Overlay, all bid
schedules were inctuded in the original bid, therefore, no extra schedules are being added and
staff does not anticipate spending the contingency.
NIA
3/16/2010
Consent
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrelt Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
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C.
Resolution for Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects —[-5 at S 320
Street Off Ramp
3/16/2010
Consent
D.
E.
F.
G.
Brian Roberts presented information on this item. There was no public comment. Council
Member Burbidge commended staff on their success in securing grant funds.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented as wetl as amended the motion to include
forwarding Option t from [tem U, "Local Agency Agreement with WSDOT for Design
of I-5 at S 320` Street Off Ramp".
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Loeal Agency Agreemeut with WSDOT for Desiga of [-% at S 320`� Street Ot�' Ramp
There was no presentation as the Committee moved to inciude the staff recommendation in
the motion for Item C. .
Proposed Text Amendment to EWRC — Accessory Dwetling unit (ADU) Size Calculatioa,
Minimum Lot Size and Housekeeping Amendments
Matt Herrera presented information on this item. There was one public comment:
Sam Pace, Housing Specialist, Seattle-King County Association of Realtors — Mr. Pace spoke
in favor of the proposed text amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Burbidge commented that accessory dwelting units have successfutly existed
within Federal Way for many years.
Committee forwarded Option i�l as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Proposed Text Amendment to FWRC — Appraisat Requirements
Matt Herrera presented information on this item. There was one public comment:
Sam Pace, Housing Specialist, Seattle-King County Association of Realtors — Mr. Pace spoke
in favor of the proposed text arreendments as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Eerrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Proposed Text Amendment to FWRC — Short Subdivision Notice
Matt Herrera presented information on this item. There was one public comment:
Sam Pace, Housing Specialist, Seattle-King County Association of Realtors — Mr. Pace spoke
in favor of the proposed text amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Committee member Qovey asked how you know how many signs are needed. Mr. Herrera
responded that that is subjective and a judgment call on the side of staff. Committee member
Dovey stated he thought there should be some guidetines or criteria on determining how many
signs to post. Mr. Herrera said that the City of DesMoines has language in their code that
identifies cr�teria and guidelines for signage. Committee member Eerrell is interested in
having staff add some prescriptive language to the text amendment, making it clear how much
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frontage and how many right of ways determine the amount of signage required for short
subdivisions notice.
Committee forwarded Option #2 as moditied in order to clarify criteria for appropriate
signage.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Dovey
2010 Compre6ensive Plan Amendmeats Selectiou
Margaret Clark presented information on this item. There was no public comment.
Committee Member povey inquired about the Song site-specific request and wanted to know
how ihe re-zoning might affect the vaiue of land and the business owner. Ms. Clazk stated
that the land owner requested to be re-zoned to Neighborhood Susiness (BN). Rezoning the
land woutd add value to the land and would be consistent with the other parceis of land at
each corner of Military Road and S 320`�' St. The nursery currentiy leasing the Song properiy
is not in compliance with the iand use. The business wilt benefit by this, making it compiiant
with the tand use. 1fie business owner wii( have to make structural changes to the structure in
order to comply with retail code regulatians. Asst. Attorney Beckwith stated that the business
owner is in agreement with the re-zone request.
Committee forwarded ail three citizen-initiated requests (L1oydNaliani, Song and ST
Fabrication) as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unaaimously, 3-0
2010 Planning Commission Work Program
Margaret Clark presented information on this item. There was no pubiic comment.
Committee member povey suggested adding "urban rabbits" to the "urban chicken" code
amendment. Staff reiterated that the Code altows Council to add additional tasks at any time,
should the need arise. Staff wili do their part to accomplish those tasks that are ready to go
now or that can be accomplished more easily. This may change the order in which the tasks
are accomptished, but witl maximize efficiency overaiL
Committee forwarded the 2010 Planning Commission Work Program as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
5. FUTURE MEETING
The next regular LUTC meeting wili be Monday, March 15, 2010 at 5:30 PM in City Councit Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM.
Attest:
COMMIITEE APPROVAL:
Dini Duclos, Chair
March 1, 2010
3/16/10
Pubiic Hearing
3I16/2010
Consent
Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
Jim Ferrell, Member
Passed: Unanimousiy, 3-0
Jack Dovey, Member
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COUNCIL NIEETING D:aTE: �pri15, 20t0
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
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AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: NORPOIVT HE[GHTS P[�Li�[[NAItY PLAT APPL[CATION� FILE 08-100329-00-SU
POLLCY QUESTION: SfiALL TE{E PROPOSED l4-LAT NORPOINT HEIGHTS PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICATION BE APPROVED?
COMr'ICfTEE: Lr1ND USE r��i D TRANSPORTATtON COMMITTEE (�LUTC�
CATEGORY:
� Consent
❑ Ordinance
MEETING DATE: M1ICI1 1 J, 2010
❑ Pnblic Hearing
❑ City CouncilBusiness � Resolution ❑ Other
STAF REPORT $Y: DBVid Lee, Associate Plannec DEe'r: C Development
Project Description: Preliminary plat for the suixiivision ofan undeveloped 3.0 acre parcel into 14 siagle fattuly loLs. Zoning is RS 7.2lS.0.
Attachments: Eagle Manor Hearing E�miner recommendation dated Much 2, 2010; Preliminary plat staffreport dated Jannary 29, ?OtO, with
exhibits including preliminary plat map; and ciratt City Councii Resolution for Notpoint Heights Preliminary Plaf.
Options Considered:
t. Adopt the Hearing Examiner [Zecommendation and approve the Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat Resolution.
Z. Reject the Hearing Examiner Recommeadation.
3. City Council may adopt its ow•n recommendapons and approve the Nocpoint Heights Preliminary Plat Resolu6on.
4. City Council mxy adopt its own recommendations and disapprove the Nrnpoint Heights Preliminary Plai Resolu6oa
Sra� RECO1�rniENDaT[ov: Council approvat of the Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat resoluNon, based on the findings,
conctusi a r e c o n�m e n dation of the Federal Way Hearing Examiner (OpNon #1).
C[TYMANAGERAPPRO�'A(.: � - ► DIItECTORAPPROVAi,: _�i . �'
Comrnittee Couucil Committee Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMEi�TDAT[O!v: " 1 rriove Option # 1 to the Full City Council, for the April S, 2010, City Counci! consent agenda. "
Dini Duclos, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Jack Duvey, Member
PROPOSED CflUNCII, 1�IOT[ON: " ! niove adoption of the Hearing E.zaminer recommendations and aPprova! of the Norpoint Heightr
Preliminary Plat Resolutiort. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BYCITYCLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COLJNCII. BILL #
❑ DE1�tIED 1� reading
� TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACT[ON Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND RE�D[NG (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVLSEI3 — 02/flb/2006 RESOLUTION #
Doc. I.D.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH� CITY OF FEDER.AL WAY,
WASHINGTON, APPROVING NORPOINT HEIGHTS PRELIMINARY PLAT,
FEDERAL WAY FILE NO. 08-100329-00 SU_
WHEREAS, the owner, Land Mark Homes, Inc., applied to
plat approval to subdivide certain real property known as N
foiu ( t 4) single-famiiy residential lots located at Norpoi�
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Way) near SW 353�' Stceet in Federal Way WA; and,.,f/f�
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2009, an
issued by the City's State Environmental
VVt-�1ZEAS, the Federal Way Hearing
Norpoint Heights
WHERE�s, fo,. ,'1��,,,�.��'Kg the conc�,��n of
Federal Way for preliminary
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ion of Nonsio zificance (DNS) was
to Chapter 43.21C; RCW; and
a public hearing concerning
on March-2, 2010, the Federal Way Hearing
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Examiner issued a writte�t� , ort a f tion c ining findings and conclusions, and recommendmg
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approval a�:;�:��:::;�_=__�ights , aryplat subjec Y'o conditions set forth therein; and
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March
ay `. ouncil has jurisdiction and authority pursuant to Section 20-127 of the
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�, deny, �modify a preliminary plat anci/or its conditions; and
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record and the Heariri�`��i recommendation on Nocpoint Heights preliminary plat, pursuant to Chapter 20
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of Federal 6Y'ay Ciry Code, Chapter 58.17 RCW, and all other applicable City codes, and voted to forward a
recommendation for approval of the proposed Norpoint Heights preliminary piat to the full Ciry Cowici7, with no
changes to the Hearing Examiner recommendation; and
�'V[-t�2Eas, on April 6, 20 i 0, the City Council considered the record and the Hearing Exa�iner
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recommendation on Norpoint Heights preliminary plat, purst�ant to Chapter 20 of Fecleral Way City Code,
Chapter 58.17 RCW, and all other applicabie City codes.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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Recommendation, attached hereto as Exlubit A and incorpa�� by this reference,
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2. Based on, inter alia, the an�
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provisions for the public
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features to assure safe walking conditions forstudents whowalkto and
public use �� interest will be served by the preliminary plat approval granted herein.
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Section 2. A�,� pproval. Based u}�on the recommendation of the Federal Way Heanng xamuier
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and findings and conclusions contained therein as adopted by the City Council immediately above, Norpoint
Heights preliminary plat, Federal Way File No_ 08-100329-00 SU, is hereby approved, subject to conditions as
contained in the March 2, 2010, Report and Recommendation of the Federal Way Hearing Examiner {Exhbit A).
Section 3_ Conditions of Approval Inte ral. The conditions of approval of the preliminary plat are all
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integral to each other with respect to the Ciry Councit finding that the public use and interest will be servedby the
platting or subdivision of the subject pro�erty. Should any court having jurisdiction over the subject matter
declare any of the conditions invalid, then, in said event, the proposed preliminary plat approval granted in this
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resolution shall be deemed void, and the preliminary plat shall be remanded to ' ity of Federal Way Hearing
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Examiner to review the impact� of the invalidation of any condition or ons and conduct such additional
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proceedings as are necessary to assure that the proposed p lat makes �� �opriat � ions for the public health,
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safety, and general welfare and other factors as required by �_';,� hapter 58.17 and �� ` ble Ciry ordinances,
rules, and reg�tations, and forward such recommendat��`t`�"�i the City
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ordinance are authorized to make
limited to, the correction of scrivener/clerical errors,
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act consistent ��i the authority and prior to the effective date of the
ive D''�''�;;This res�lution shall be effective irnmediately upon passage by the Federal
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this day of
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ATTEST:
Resolution No.09-
MAYOR, LINDA KOCHMAR
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ALLACE
F.L.L.C.
A T T n R N E Y S A T L A W
N. Kay Richards
Legal Assistant
206. 4�7.2231
krichards@omwlaw. com
March 2, 2010
Carol A. McNeiliy, CMC
City Clerk
Ciry of Federal Way
P. O. Box 9718
Federal Way WA 98063-9718
Re: Final Decision for Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat, 08-100329-00-SU
Deaz Ms. McNeilly:
At the request of Phil Olbrechts, enclosed is the executed original of the above-referenced
document, as well as a Declaration of Mailing_
Very truly yours,
OGDEN M[JR.PHY WALLACE, P.L.L.C.
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N. Kay Richards, Legal Assistant to
Phil Oibrechts
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DECLAR�TION OF I�IAILING
Norpoint Heights Preiiminary Plat
Federai Way File Nos. 0$-100329-00-SU and 08-100330-00-5E -
I, N. Kay Richards, make the foliowing declaration:
1. I am a resident of the State of Waslungton, over the age. of 18 years, not a
party to this action, and competent to be a witness herein.
2_ On the 2nd day of March, 2010, I mailed, via First Class U.S. Mail, a true
and conect copy of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and this -
Deciaration of Service to the following:.
David Litowitz
Landmark Homes, Inc.
P.O. Box 26I 16
Federal Way, WA . 98063
Stuart Scheuerman �
ESM Consulting Engineers
33915 First Way South, Suite 200
Federal Way, WA 98063
I declare under penalty of perjury under the Iaws of the State. of Washington that
the foregoing is true and conect. _
E�CIJTED at Seattle, Washington, this 2nd day of March, 2010.
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N. Kay Ric ds _
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.BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
Phi! Olbrechts, Hearing Examiner
RE: Norpoint Heights
48-100329-00-SU
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW AND RECOMNIENDATION
INTRODUCTION
The applicant requests approval of a preliminary plat to subdivide 3 acres into 14 single-family
lots. The Examiner recommends approval, but contingent upon the drainage pond meeting
public drainage pond standards.
The primary issue in this application was .the slope of a drainage pond. The proposed drainage
pond sarisfied slope standazds for private ponds but not for public ponds. Pubiic dedication of
drainage ponds is required by City regulations "as appropriate." City staff provided very
compelling and voluminous testimony on the need for public dedication of all residential
drainage ponds. Staff recommended denial if the applicant insisted on maintaining private
ownership of the ponds. After the Examiner closed the verbal testimony portion of the hearing,
staff and the applicant submitted a written agreed-upon conceptual plan for a drainage pond that
at this stage appears to comply with public slope standards. The parties atso submitted some
recvmmended conditions of approval to cover private ownership should it not be possibie to
conform the conceptual drainage pond to the standards for public drainage ponds. There was no
ac�ompanying explanation as to why private ownership for the ponds would be appmpriate in
this case. Unfortunately, the staff s evidence for public ownership was so compelling that the
Examiner has no evidentiary basis to conclude that a private owned drainage pond will provide
for adequate infrastructure or be consistent with public health, safety and welfare as required by
the City's subdivision standards.
ORAL TESTIMONY
David Lee — Associate Ptanner for Federal Way S#aff
Mr. Lee began by giving a brief description of the project proposal. Staff finds that four of the
five criteria for subdivision appraval have not been met due to the extreme stope of the
stormwater facilities. Storm�vater requirements require the dedication of the stormwater facility
to the Ciry. The City is unwiliing to accept dedication due to the steep slopes. The slopes
constitute a maintenance hazard. Staff recommends denial of the plat as designed due to the
stormwater facility. However, Staff is willing to cvnsider conditioning for approval of the
preliminary plat upon the applicant meeting stormwater facility requirements. Staf�
acknowledged that conditioning approval on a facility that meets stormwater standards could
result in a redesign of the plat that would require additional public review.
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William Appleton — Surface Water Manager for City of Federal Way
Mr. Appieton began by addressing why the proposal does not meet four of the five subdivision
criteria. Essentially the pond does not meet the side slope standards necessary for City
ownership and is therefore not consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare. The City
finds that it wouid be appropriate and necessary for the facility to be dedicated to the City, and
under the current slope design, it does not meet the requirements or standards of acceptance.
Under the current design, one of the side siopes in the pond is approximately fifty percent steeper
than is generally allowed; which presents safety and maintenance problems.
In regazds to why the City desires to have these types of facilities under City control, retention
ponds serve many important services that the City can best manage. Additionaliy, the ponds
impact other City surface water facilities, and thus if not maintained properly, can have negative
impact on City and eventually State waters. If these faciiities are private, they are required to be
maintained and operated at City standazds. In addition, responsibilities for facilities, for which
the property owners aze responsible, must be shown on the plat documentation. Eventually, this
means that homeowners in the development would themselves be responsible for maintenance of
the facility and would also be responsible for costs af improper function. Past experience has
shawn that private ownership of such facilities has failed to meet City standards and has caused
difficuIties for the City and homeowners. City ownership also ensures quick and appropriate
response to any spill or other concern.
In the past 20 years, Mr. Appleton cannot think of a facility which the City has not accepted for
maintenance. Although other cities take other means of management of stormwater faci�ities,
Mr. Appleton believes that taking on the facilities initially, rather than waiting for
noncompliance of private ownership, avoids increased costs and damages in the long term. Not
only the facility, but also the entire plat, would likely need to be redesigned in order to meet the
slope requirement necessary for City acceptance.
In response to the statements by the applicant: There are private stormwater retention areas in
the City, but these were facilities accepted by King County prior to the incorporation of Federal
Way. Commercial developments are permitted to have privateiy owned ponds, which is
essentially allowed because only a single entity is in charge of maintaining the facility which
provides greater assurance of appropriate maintenance as well as simpler enforcement. The
stormwater design proposed by the applicant meets the 1998 Manual standards but does not meet
the City's maintenance standards. Landscaping, or maintenance of landscaping, is only one
aspect of the maintenance necessary for upkeep of the pond facility.
Eric LeBrie — ESM Consulting Engineers
Mr. LeBrie, and ESM Consulting, is generally in agreement with the majority of Staffls
eonclusions within the staff report, except for the stormwater slope requirements_ He pointed out
that private ownership of stormwater facilities is pernussible under the FWCC a�d that there are
plenty of privately owned facilities. Additionally, if this project were for commercial
development, the pond would not be at issue, because those may be privately owned and
maintained, thus allowing for fifty percent siopes in the pond, or even vertical slopes. There aze
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also areas within the FWCC which state that some facilities should be maintained privately and
that dedication is only necessary where appropriate.
The property cannot accommodate a 3-to-1 (3: t) slope. The road is pushed as far south as can be
pushed, and the road is planned at its minimum permitted width. Forcing 3: i side slopes in this
pond wotild essentially mean that the bottom of the pond would come to a point and the volume
requirements cannot be met. Because of this, the pond was designed with a 2-to-1 (2:1) side
slope. Private ownership is being advocated because the property owners cannot meet the design
requirements for a City-maintained pond for that area.
Additionally, the applicants are designing the pond in conformance with the 1998 Surface Water
Manual. The difference arises in design due to differing requirements between publicly and
privately owned ponds. Where the requirements that the City pointed out for publicly owned
ponds are true, privately owned ponds have much iess stringent standazds, per the Manual. In ,
regazds to contentions by staff that maximization of lots on site are the driving force, that is
simply not true, because even with the removal of lots 13 and 14, the pond requirements still
could not be met. Also, �the applicant believes that there aze instances when the management and
maintenance of such sites is more appropriate in private hands. Private landscape maintenance
of a 7,500-square-foot pond can likely be done more efficiently, and probably just better, than
the City. Safety concerns are likely to only relate to professional maintenance workers, because
a 6-foot fence is also required. Nothing in the Federal Way regulations mandate publicly owned
ponds and it is common in other jurisdictions to allow private ownership.
Upon rebuttal: . Mr. LeBrie would argue that the site in question would have similar constraints
as a commercial property and that water runoff would be similaz as well. Fear of a HOA not
existing in the future should not be a reason for denial. In regards to whether a change would be
minor or not, a reduction of lots would result in a simply administrative alteration.
EXHIBITS
See list of exhibits at p. 12 of the January 19, 2010, staff report prepared by David Lee. In
addition, the following exhibits were presented and entered into the record during the public
hearing:
L: PowerPoint by David Lee
M: 2/3/10 Memo from Davicl Lee regarding conditions of approval.
N. 2/3/lO letter from Brianne Gastfield to Dave Lee regarding stormwater design.
O. 2/3/10 "Storm Urainage Pond Alternative".
P. 2/10/10 Memo from David Lee regarding conditions of approval.
� FINDINGS OF FACT
Procedural:
Applicant. David Litowitz on behalf of Landmark Homes, Inc.
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2_ I-Iearin�. The Hearing Examiner conducted a hearing on the application at 2:00 p.m. at
Federa( Way City Hail on January 27, 2010. He lefi the record open through February 3, 2010 in
order to provide staff an opportunity to provide cunditions of approval should the applicant
provide a stormwater detention facility with 3:1 slopes_ The Examiner extended the record to
February 10, 2010, in order to provide staff and the applicant with additional time to agree upon
a stormwater facility design_
Substantive:
3. Site/Provosal Description. The applicant proposes to subdivide an approximate three-
acre parcel of land into 14 lots for establishment of single-family residences. Street
improvernents, water, sewer, util'tties, storm di�ainage control improvements, and other related
infrastructure improvements will be installed to service the plat. Currently the site is
undeveloped and partialiy wooded, with 27 significant trees and thick shrubbery. Of the 27
trees, 11 will be removed.
4. Characteristics of the Area. The property is situa.ted in the southwestern portion of
Federal Way and just north of Tacoma. The area is generally developed with residential housing
of differing varieties. The land to the east is multi-family developments, and to the north, west,
and south aze single-family zoning districts with single-family homes.
5. Adverse Impacts. The project has und"ergone a SEPA review and was issued a DNS_
Staff received no comments or appeals. The staff in their analysis of the project identified no
significant adverse impacts and none were discemable from the record except ihat the initially
proposed stormwater detention facility constituted a safety and maintenance hazard, as further
discussed below.
6. Adequacv of Infrastructure and Public Services. As mitigated by staff, adequate
infrastructure witl serve development as follows:
Draina�e: Stormwater desigr► was the most contentious issue of this application. The
applicants proposed 2:1 slopes for their storm drainage pond. S#aff testified that a
maxitnurn of 3:1 slopes was authorized for publicly dedicated detention facilities.
Slopes tha# are 3:1 aze consistent with the 1998 King County Surface Water Design
Manual (KCSWDM), but not with the requirements for dedication to the City. Staff
testified that since Federal Way has been incorporated, all stormwater detention
facilities are publicly dedicated. The Examiner finds that, as testified by staff, public
dedication is necessary to ensure safe and proper maintenance. As testified by staf�
home owner associations are o$en unretiable and it becomes difficu(t for City staff to
compel maintenance. Covenants can be added to allow staff to maintain the pond at
the expense of the homeowner association, but these covenants can be very difficult
to enforce since ultimate responsibility is ultimately divided amongst the property
owners of the subdivision.
In this case, after the verbal testimony portion of the hearing was closed, the applicant
and Staff were able to negotiate a conceptual design that appears to comply with the
2:1 slope requirement of public detention facilities. This in part was accomplished by
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displacing a 2:1 slope into an adjoining tract to be owned and maintained by a
homeowner's association. In case the stormwater faciiity ultimately could nat meet
public facility requirements, the staff agreed to allow the facility to stay in private
ownership. There was no expianation in the post verbal hearing written materials as
to how staff could conclude that private ownership was safe and appropriate after
having spent considerabte time testifying that it was not. In short, staff provided very
compelling and somewhat voluminous testimony justifying mandatory public
dedication of residential stormwater facilities, and then agreed to private dedication
with no explanation or evidence as to why this would be acceptable in this particular
case. There is substantiai evidence supporting a requirement for public dedication
and none for private dedication. Given the evidence, the Examiner cannot fmd that
private dedication will provide for sufficient and safe maintenance. The design of the
stormwater facility will have to be publicly dedicated and meet public faciliry
requirements. If the facility cannat meet public dedication requirements, it will not
satisfy the conditions of approval recommended by the Examiner.
Other than the slope issue for the drainage pond, the stormwater facilities of the
project meet the requirements of the 1998 King County Surface Water Design
Manual (KCSWDM) as modified by the City. The facilities are adequate if they can
be publicly dedicated.
Transportation: As proposed and as requir�d by the FWCC, the subdivision will be
accessed through SW 353 Street, which connects to Norpoint Way NE_ All lots are
then accessed directly by SW 353` Street. The City's traffic engineer has reviewed
the project and concluded that the proposed street layout is consistent with the FWCC
and comprehensive plan in ptace at the time of the comptete application. In addition,
SW 353` Street will be constructed to City Standard roadway section "W '
requirements, including a 28-foot paved roadway with curb and gutter, a four-foot
plan#er strip with street trees, streetlights, and utility strip. Street lighting is also
required. The Public Works Department and South King County Fire and Rescue
have also approved preliminary roadway design and curve radii as proposed.
Vehicular Access and eirculation. Concurrency analysis was performed to deternune
whether there is adequate roadway capacity to accommodate the development and
also to identify traffic mitigation. The report identifies eight Transportation
Improvement Plan projects impacted by the proposal and results in a$24,723 pro-rata
mitigation payment to address the problems (Exhibit A, page 5-6). The applicant
may either make this payment or complete the identified improvements.
Pedestrian Svste�n: As proposed and required, the plat complies with the FWCC
subiiivision code requirements for on- and off-si#e pedestrian circulation; and as such
a sidewalk will be provided along the length of SW 353` Street. Full street
improvements inciude a four-foot-wide planter strip, five-foot-wide sidewalk, and
three-foot-wide utility strip. The Federal Way School District has reviewed the plan
and did not have any comments regarding school access or configuration.
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• Open Space: The applicant has proposed to opt in favor of the permitted fee in lieu
option rather than provide on-site open space. The fee in lieu of open space shall be
calculated at 1 � percent of the assessed value of the property, based on King County
assessment, at the time of final ptat approval.
• Water: The applicant proposes to serve the subdivision with a public water supply
and distribution system managed by the Lakehaven Utility District. The January 22,
2008, Certificate of Water Availability indicates Lakehaven's capacity to serve the
proposed development. If additional hydran#s or other fire protection systems are
indicated, a Developer Extension Agreement (DEA) may be required.
• Sewa�e: The applicant proposes to serve the proposed plat by a public sewer system
managed by Lakehaven Utility District . A January 22, 2008, Certificate of Sewer
Availability indicates the district`s capacity to serve the proposed development
through a Developer Extension Agreement (DEA) between the applicant and the
district.
• Schoots: As part of the Ciry's review of the proposal, the preliminary plat application
was referred to the Federal Way School District for review. A school access analysis
submitted by the applicant indicates that the site is located in the service areas of
Sherwood Forest Elementary, Illahee Junior High School, and Todd Beamer Senior
High School. School service areas are review�d annually and ma.y be adjusted to
accommodate enrollment growth and new development. All students will be served
by bus access, and bus stops are at: 27�' Avenue SW & 351� Place for the elementary
and junior high, and at SW 349�' Place & Coronado Park for the high school. Bus
stops are subject to change, as student needs increase and roads are developed.
School impact fees will be collected at the time of building permit issuance.
Currently those fees amount to $4,218.00 per single-family housing unit School
impact fees are determined on the basis of the District's Capital Facilities Plan and
are subject to annual adjustment and update.
The applicant's School Access Anatysis concludes that without pedestrian
improvements between Norpoint Way and the end of 27�' Ave. S.W., "there is no
other realistic access to the existing school bus stops" from the proposed
development. The project will be conditioned to ensure that this issue is addressed.
Fire Protection: South King Fire and Rescue requires tliat a fire hydrant be located
within 350 feet of each lot. The Certificate of Water Avaiiability from Lakehaven
Utiliry District indicates that water will be available to the site in sufficient quantity to
satisfy fire flow standards for the proposed deveiopment. The exact number and
location of fire hydrants will be reviewed and approved by South King Fire and
Rescue.
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CONCLUSIOIYS OF LAW
Procedural:
1. Authority of Hearin� Examiner: FWCC 20-110 (4) and (5) provide the Exarniner with
the authority to conduct a hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council on
preliminary plat applications.
Substantive:
2_ Zoning Desi�nation: Single-Family — High Density, RS7.2 and Singte-Family — High
Density, RS5.0
3. Review Criteria and Application. FWCC 20-126(c) governs the criteria for preliminary
plat approval. Those criteria are quoted in italics below and applied to the application under
corresponding Conclusions of Law.
FWCC 20-12b(c): Decisional Criteria. A Hearing Fxaminer shall use the�'ollowing criteria in
reviewing the preliminary plat artd may recommend approval of the plat to the Ciry Council if
(1) It is consistent with the compreherrsive plan,
'` 4. The application is subject to the adopted Federai Way Gomprehensive Plan (FWCP),
which designa#es the property as Single-Family — High Density. The proposed land use of a
Single-Family housing development is permitted within the RS 7.2 and RS 5.0 zones and is
consistent with density allowances and policies applicable to this land use as established in the
FWCP_
FWCC 20-126(c)(2): It is consistent with all applicable provisions of the Chapter, including
those adopted by reference�-om the comprehensive plan:
5. As discussed in the staffreport, the project complies with all applicable criteria in FWCC
Chapter 20 except for stormwater detention requirements that apply to pubiic facilities. FWCC
20-183(a) provides that stormwater facilities must meet the requirements of the KCSWDM.
Section 5.3.1(c) of the KCSWDM, which apparently only app(ies to public facilities (the staff
report does not make this distinction and the Examiner does not have access to #he KCSWDI�,
requires that at least 25% of the pond perimeter will be a vegetated soil slope no steeper than
3H:1 V. FWCC 20-183(c) provides tl�at stormwater facilities will be publicly dedicated "as
appropriate." As previously deternuned, all residential storcnwater detention facilities are
publicly dedicated and public dedication is necessary in order to ensure consistent, safe and
adequate maintenance. Consequentiy, public dedication is "appropriate" and hence required
under FWCC 20-183(a). As a publicly d�dicated facility, the facility must satisfy the slope
requirements of KCSWDM Section 5.3.i(c). The project is conditioned accordingly.
FWCC 20-126(c)(3): It is consiste�t with public health, safety, and welfare.
6. The proposed preliminary plat would permit development of the site consistent with the
current Single-Family High Density land use classification of the FWCP and map. Proposed
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access and fire hydrant l�cations must meet all requirements of South King Fire and Rescue, and
alt future structures are required to be sprinklered. Future development of the plat in accordance
with applicabte codes and regulations. Ivlitigation measures require payments and/or
improvements for adequate infrastructure. As previously discussed, the project will also be
conditioned to provide for public dedication of its stormwacer facility and in so doing will have
to meet the slope requirements for public facilities.
One issue related to public hea(th, safety and welfare that is curiously missing from the City's
conditions of approval are pedestrian impcovements for safe walking couditions to schooi bus
stops. The applicanYs own analysis indicates that there is no access to school bus stops without
pedestrian improvements between Norpoint Way and the end of 27�' Ave SW, see Ex. I, p. 8.
The project will be conditioned to provide necessary pedestrian improvements.
As recommended with conditions, the project is consistent with public health, safety, and
welfare.
FWCC 20-126(c)(4): It is consistent with the design criteria listed in FWCC 20-2:
7. The proposed preliminary pla# would promote the ptuposes identified in FWCC Section
20-2 and the standards and regulations therein, as identified in the staff report, including
effective use of land, promotion of safe and convenient travel on streets, and provision for the
housing needs of the community. One exception is the design_, standards for the stormwater
pond. As discussed elsewhere, public dedication is necessary, consequently compliance with the
design standards of publicty own.ed facilities is required. The project is conditioned accordingly_
8. FWCC 20-125{c)(5): It is consistent with the development standards listed in FWCC
20-1 SI through 20-157, and 20-178 through 20-187_
9. Deveiopment of this site is required to compiy with the provisions of FWCC Chapter 20,
"Subdivisions," Chapter 18, "Environmental Protection," Chapter 22, "Zoning," and all other
applicable local and state development codes and reguiations. As proposed, and as
recommended by the Heazing Examiner, the preliminary plat application complies with all
applicable statutes, codes, and regulations, with the exception of the pond retention facility.
However, as conditioned, the application will be in compliance.
RECOMMENDATION
The Examiner recommends that the Ciry Council approve the preliminary plat as set forth in the
staff report of David Lee, dated January 19, 2010, subject to the foliowing conditions:
Public Works Conditions:
l. Pedestrian improvements to assure safe walking conditions to school bus stops as detailed
in the School Access Analysis. Final location and design of the school access path shall be
approved by the Federal Way School District and the Federal Way Public Works Department
prior to issuance of construction permits for infrastructure improvements.
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2. Design of the storm�vater drainage pond shall be consistent with the conceptuai design
presented in Exhibit O. In addition the stortnwater drainage pond shall be subject to the
following:
• It must be demonstrated through the final engineering design and review process
that the design meets all design criteria for Public ponds, per the 1998 King
County S�uface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM).
• The Ciry will accept the pond for operations and maintenance, after Fina( Plat
recording and upon successful completion of the City Code required post-
construction two-year maintenance period.
• ApprovaUagreement from the property owner(s) on the north side of the pond, for
a wall to be constructed on that adjacent property, and any walls built on
parcels/property other than within the pond tract will be owned and maintained by
those adjacent property owners.
• Third-party structural review/approval of all walls associated with the pond.
• Walls to meet design criteria set forth by a Licensed Professionai Geo-Technical
Engineer and third party review will be required.
Ptanning Conditions:
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1. Prior to approval of the final plat, the applicant must submit to the City of Federal Way
� fee in-lieu-of open space, calculated on 15 percent of the most recent assessed value of
the property at the time of fmal plat.
2. . A copy of the Home Owners Association (HOA)/Covenant Agreement must be recorded
prior to recording of the plat. The HOA/Covenant Agreement must contain language
which governs the responsibility of owning/maintaining common landscaping tracts
along Norpoint Way NE and the non-public landscaping tract in and around the
stortnwater detention facility. �
3. The power easement for Puget Soutid Energy that runs north/south along the eastem
portion of the proposed preliminary plat must be shown on the final recorded plat.
Additionally, the buildable areas of each lot shall be shown outside of the easement.
Dated this 28�' day of February, 2010.
Phil Olbrechts
Hearing Examiner
City of Federal Way
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT TO THE
FEDERAL WAY HEARING EXAi�1INER
Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat
Federal Way Fi1e No. 08-100329-00-SU
Related File No: 08-100330-00-SE
PUBLIC HE;�RIIVG
JAM7,�RY 27, 2010
2:00 P.1�1.
FEVERac. Wav Ci�r H:�[.[.
CITY COUNCIL CHr1�ERS
33325 8`" Avenue South
Table of Contents
I. Generallnformation .......................................:....... .............2
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II. Consulted Departments and Agencies .......................
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III. State Environmental Policy Act ............................................ __.3
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IV. Natural Environment .............................•----............- .......3
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V. Neighborhood Characteristics ............................ ...4
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VI. General Design .........................................
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VII. Transportation ................................................................... .........5
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VIII. Public Services .........................................•------.._.....-•-•-•- _....6
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IX. Utilities ..........................................................
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X. Analysis of Decisional Criteria ................................ g
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XI. Findings of Fact ......................................••.......- ...................10
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XII Recommendation ....................................................................... ..........12
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XIII. List of Exh�bits ...................................................... .......12
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Report Prepared by:
David Lee, Associate Planner -
January 19, 2010
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File No: 08-100329-00-SU (SEPA Reiated File No: OS-100330-SE)
Engineer: ESI�t Consulting Engineers — Stuart Scheuerman
339 L� i" Wa}� South, Suite 200
Federal �Vay, �VA 98063
O�vner: Landmark Homes, Inc. — David Litowitz
PO Box 2611 b
Federal 1�Vay, WA 98063
Action
Requested: Prelim4nary plat of a 14-lot single-family residenkial subdivision as provided for
under Federal Way Ciry Code (FWCC) Chapter 20, "Subdivisions and requiring
approval pursuant to FWCC Section 20-110.
Staff
Representative: Associate Planner David Lee, 253-835-2622
Staff
Recommendation: Denial of Preiiminary Plat
I. GErrERat.IrrFOw�ia,�r[o�v
A. Description of tlte Proposal - The proposal is to subdivide 3.0 acres into 14 residential single-
family lots. Street improvements, cvater, sewer, ualiries, storm drainage control irnprovements,
and other related infrastructure improvements will be installed to service the plat.
The preliminary site plan, along with a concephtal urility, and gradin� plan by ESM Consuiting,
are enclosed (Exhibit A). Additionally, the tree retention plan, street tree plan, landscape plan,
and details plan, resubmitted August 25, 2009, have also been enclosed (Exhibit D)_
B. Location - The subject property is located at Norpoint Way NE (Tacoma) & 25' Avenue SW
(Federal Way) near SW 3�3'� Street in Federal Way, WA (Exlu�bit B).
C. Parced No_ - 2 5 2 1 03-9026. Legal description is shown on the plat.
D. Size of Properry - The subject site has a land area. of 130,680 square feet (3.0 acres).
E. Land Use and Zoni»g -
Direction Zoning Comprehensive Plan
Site RS 7.2/�.0 SF - High Density
North RS 7.2 SF - High Density
South RS �.0 SF - High Density
East RM 1800/2400 Mulri-Family
West N/A-Tacoma N/A
Existing Land Use
Single-Family Residential
Single-Family Residential
Single-Family Residential
Multi-Family Residential
N/A
F. Back�rou�icl - The preliminary plat of Norpoint Heights was subrrutted on January 22, 2008
(Exhbit C). The agplication was determined com�lete on February 21, 2008.
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I I. CONSULTED DEPARTf�'[ENTS :�ND AGENCIES
The foltowing deparhnents, agencies, and individuals were advised of this application_
A_ Community Development Revie�.�- Committee (CDRC), consisting of the Federal W ay
Community De��elopment Serr�ices Planning and Building Di��isions; Public Works Engineering
and Traffic Divisions; Parks, Recreation, and Cultaral Resources Deparhnent; South King Fire
and Rescue; Lakehaven Utility District; City o£Tacoma; and Federal Way Public Schools_ CDRC
comments have been incorporated into this report tvhere applicable_
B. All property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the site were mailed notices of the comptete
preliminary p(at application (Exhibit D). The site was also posted and notice published in the
newspaper and on the Citv's official notice boazds_
C. In accordance with the Srate E�rviro�zmental Policy Act {SEPA) and FWCC Chapter 18,
"Environmental Protection," all property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the site and all
affected agencies, �cere notified of the proposed action and the Citv's environmentai decision. In
addition, the site �ras posted and notice placed in the ne�vs}�aper and on the Citv's official notice
boards.
III STATE ENVIRONI�[ENT,�rL POLICY ACT
An Environmental Determination of Not�.signifccance (DNS) was issued by the City of Federal Way
for the proposed action on August 12, 2009 (Extubit E). This determinarion was based on review of
information in the project file, including the environmental checklist (Exh�bit F), and staff evaluarion
of the environmental checklist for the Norpoint Heights Subdivision (Exhibit G), resulting in the
conclusion that the proposal would not result in probable significant adverse irn�acts on the
environment, provided the subdivision is designed in accordance with city codes and policies.
No comments or appeals on the SEPA decision �vere submitted to the Ciry.
IV. NATURAL ENVQ20M1-IENT
A. Soils — The 1973 King County soils survey map lists the soils type as Alderwood Gravelly Sandy
Loa.m (AgB)_ Alder�vood soils are eharacterized as moderately well drained soils that have a
weakly consolidated to strongiy consolidated substratum at a depth of 24 — 40 u►ches. AgB soils
are descnbed as capable for urban development, runoff is slow, and erosion hazard is s}ight.
Typical soils excavation will occur with the street construction, at the site of the prc�posed on-site
water qualitylflow control treatment faciliry, and for utility installation. The pretiminary clearing
and grading pian depicts clearing limits for conshucrion of the following facilities: street right-of-
way, surface water pond, demolition of existing structures, and utiliry development.
B. Topography — ESM Consulting, has prepared a conceptual storm drainage analysis for the project
(June 26, 2009, Exhibit H). The soils characterisrics are descn�bed in detail 'm the report.
The City of Federal Way Environmentally Sensitive Areas Map does not reveal this site to be in a
problem area relative to landslide, seismic hazard, erosion, steep slope hazards, or 100-year flood
plain.
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Norpoint Heighis Preliminary Plat
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C_ vegetution - The site is currently partially wooded with thick shrubbery. A mixture of conifer and
deciduous trees reside on the property. A tree s�uvey (Exhibit D) was submitted �vith the
application as part of the required landscape plan.
There are a total of 27 significant trees on the subject property. The applicant has proposed to
remove 11 of these trees. Pursuant to FWCC Section 22-1568, no tree replacement is required.
Retained significant trees outside of open space areas would be regulated under F'ederul Way
Revised Code (FWRC) 19_ 120.130 "Tree & Vegetation Retention Requirements,-" at the time of
individual home construction.
D. bYetlunds - There are no wetlands on site or �vithin 200 feet of the subject praperty. No wetlands
or surface �vaters are known to exist on or around the property, and no wetlands or streau� are
identified on the City's environmentally sensitive areas maps.
E. Wildlife and Habitat - No wilcllife species recognized as priority species are lrnovvr to inhabit the
site or the nearby vicinity.
V. NEIGHBORHOOD C�RACTEWSTICS
Yicinity - The property is situated in the soufhwestern portion of the City along the Tacoma/Federal
Way border, in a single-family residential area with RS 7.2, RM 1800, and RM2400 zoning
encorr�assing the subject property. The site is currently undeveioped The land to the east is multi-
family developments by the names of Coronado Village and Crystal Pointe Apartments- T�►e
properties directiy north, west, and south are single-family zor�ed (RS 7.2) and developed �vith single-
family homes.
VI. GENERAL DESIGN
A. Density and Lot Size - Pursuant to FWCC Section 20-153, a11 lots in conventional subdivisions
shall meet the density and minimum lot size requirements—in this instance, 7,200 square feet per
lot in the northern quadrant, and 5,000 square feet per lot in the southern half of the proposed
development. The proposed 141ots eaeh meet these minimum sizes•
B. Lot Layout - With the exception of lots 1, 6, & 12, all of the prc�osed lots are of rectangular
shape. The subdivision is accessed through SW 353`� Street, which is perpendicnlar and connects
to Norpoint Way NE. All building setback lines tBSBL) are depicted on the preliminary plat map,
and each lot contains an adequate building area. A 50-foot-wide Bonneville Power
Administration (BPA) easement runs north to south within the eastern portion of the site,
traversing lots 4-10; however, the properties' builda.ble areas are shown outside of the easement
and. should not impact the easement
C. Open Space - To provide adequate recrearional �porttunties commensutate with new residential
development, FWCC Chapter 20, "Subdivisions," requires setting aside land on site for open
space, or a fee in lieu payment. The applicant has proposed the fee in lieu �Sion rather than
providing on-site open space. The fee in lieu of c�en space shall be calculated on 15 percent of
the assessed value of the property based on a current King County assessment at the time of final
plat approval. At the applicant's discretion, the market value may be based on an appraisal
conducted by an MAI certified appraiser or another professional appraiser approved by the Parks
Director.
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Norpoint Heights Prelirtrinary P}at
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D_ Suhdivision Access an�l Roa�livr�y Syste►n - The subdivision is accessed through S�V 353` Street,
«-hich connects to No�oint Way NE (arterial street). Section VII of this report provides a
detailed descnption of the proposed road�vay system and improvements.
E. Pedests•ian Systern - A side�valk �vill be pro�ided along the length of SW 3�3` Street.
Specifically, full street improvements include a four-foot-�vide planter strip, five-foot-wide
sidewalk, and three-foot-�tiride utility strip. The Federal Way School District has reviewed the
plans and does not ha.ve any comments at this time regarding school access paths or
confi�uration.
F. Landscape Bu�'ers - In accordance with FWCC Chapier 20, "Subdivisions," landscape buffers
are spec�ed only �vhen the plat is adjacent to an incomparible zoning district. The proposed plat
is bordered on all sides by single-family and multi-family residenrial zoning; therefore, no
perimeter buffers are required_ A Type lIi landscape buffer 10' in tividth (Tract "A'"lEachibit A3) is
provided along the length of Norpoint Way NE (west praperry line) in accorda.nce to FWCC
Section 20-178(a).
V I1. TRaivsroRTaTTOrr
A_ St� Im�rovements -1�Vith the exception of lots 1, 6, & 12, a11 of the pr�osed iots are of
rectangulaz shape. The subdivision is accessed throug}► SW 353'� Street, which connects to
Norpoint Way NE. All lots are then accessed directly by SW 353� Street. The City's Traffic
Engineer has reviewed the project and concluded that the praposed street layout of the IVorpoint
Heights subdivision is consistent with the adopted codes and comprehensive pian in place at the
time of the com�lete application.
SW 353�' Street, which connects to Noipoint Way NE, shall be constructed to City Standard
roadway section "W" as follotivs: a 28-foot paved roadway with ciub and gutter, a four-foot
pianter strip with street trees, five-foot sidewalk, and a three-foot utility strip with streetlights,
along all margins (52-foot right-of-way). The exisring right-of-way width aud pavement width
appear to meet current standards; therefore, the applicant will be required to construct the planter
strip, sidewalk, street trees, s�eetlights, and utility strip as a condition of this plat.
Street lighring is required on all streets, pursuant to FWCC Section 22-1522.
The Public Works Department and South King Fire and Rescu.e have approved pretiminary
road�vay design and curve radii as proposed.
B. Off-Site Traffic Mitigation - Per FWCC Chapter 19, Article IV, a concurrency permit is required
for the development. At the applicant's request, a concurrency analysis was performed by the
City to determine whether there is adequate roadway capaciry to accommodate the development
and identifies traffic mitigarion consistent with RCW 82.02. The staffreport of the Concurrency
anaiysis identified 8 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) projects itr�actedby one or more
PM peak hour trips resulting in $24,723.00 in pro-rata mitigarion necessary to address any
failures of the City's Level of Service (LOS) standard. Concurrency application No. 08-100331-
00 is hereby incorporated in full. The tabte below lists current TIP projects impacted by the
proposed development and the apprapriate pro-rata contnbution. The applicant has the option of
building the below-menrioned irr�rovements or paying the $24,723.00.
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VIII PUBLIC SERVICES
A. Schools — As part of th� City's initial revie�v of the proposat, the preliminar_y plat applica.tion was
referred to the Federal Way Schoot Uistrict for comments. Comments from the school district
indicate Sherwood Forest Elementary, Illahee Jr. High School, and Todd Beamer Senior High
School will serve the proposed subdi� There is school bus transportation to all three schools.
The praposed sidewalk from the develapment will provide safe access to bus stops. Bus stc�s are
at: 27` Avenue SW & 351�` Place (Shenvood Forest Elementary SchooUIliahee Middle 5chool);
SW 349 Place & Coronado Park (Todd Beamer High Schooi).
The applicant provided on ]une 10, 2008, a School Access Analysis (Extubit I}. The school access
analysis identifies a safe path of travel for students walking to and from school. In summary, a
safe route of school-related pedestrian travel witl be provided by new pedestrian pathways, of on
average, five-font asphalt walking pathn�xt ro the dr+ving s�rrface. A fi�ll derailed analy�i� of
each pedestrian pathway to the schools is provided for within the School Access Anadysis. It
should be noted, howeaer, due to the distance created by the location of the new subdivision and
the existing schools, it is highly unlikely that pedestrian travel wiIl occur with any frequency.
Final location and design of the school access path shall be approved by fihe Federal Way School
District and the Federal Way Public Works Department prior to issuance of construction perrrrits
for infrastructure in�rovements.
School service areas aze reviewed annually and may be adjusted to accommoda.te enrollment
growth and new deveiopment. School im�act fees, as authorized by City ordinance and collected
at the time of building pemrit issuance, are currently $4,218.00 per single-family housing unit.
School impact fees aze determined on the basis of the district's Capital Facilities Plan and are
subject to annual adjustment and update.
B. Parks �c Open Space — The applicant has chosen to satisfy the open space requirement of FWCC
Section 20-155 via a fee in lieu payment, which is recommended to be approved by the City of
Federal Way Parks Director. The fee in lieu of open space payment shall be calculated on l�
percent of the most recent assessed or appraised value of the properiy.
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C_ Fire Protection — The Certificate of t3'ater Availabiliry from the Lakeharen Utility District
indicates that water �vill be available ta the site in sufficient quantity to satisfy fire fiow standards
for the proposed development. South King Fire and Rescue requires that a fire hydrant be located
�vithin 3�0 feet of each lot. The exact number and Iocation of �re hydrants �uill be reviewed and
approved by South King Fire and Rescue.
IX. UTn,I�Es
A_ Sewage Disposal — The applicant proposes to serve the proposed plat by a public sewer system
managed by Lakehaven Utility District. A January 22, 2008, signed Certificate of Sewer
�ivuil�biliry (Exlubit J) indicates the district's capacity to serve the pro�osed development
through a Develo�er Extension Agreement (DEA) beriveen the applicant and the district.
B. T3'Urer Suppl}- — The applicant proposes to serve the subdivision with a public water suppty and
distr�bution system managed by the Lakehaven Urility District. A January 22, 2008, signed
Cert�cate of Water Availability (Exhibit K) indicates I.akehaven's capaciry to serve the proposed
development. If additional hydrants or other fire protection systems are indicated, a Development
Extension Agreement may be required
C. Druinage Facilities — Development of the site will create additional runoff from new impervious
surfaces such as streets, driveways, and rooftops. Storm drainage facilities are subject to the 1998
King Cotrnty Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) and the City's amendments to the
manual. The applicant's resubmitted August 25, 2009, preliminary Conceptual Storm Drainage
Analysis (Exhibit H) by ESM Consulring Engineers, LLC �vas reviewed by the City's Public
Works Deparnnent. The conceptual storm drainage plans submitted do not meet the Cit��'s
requirements for the following reasons:
1_ Design Criteria — Per the requirements for Detention Ponds (Section 5_3.1.1. — Side Slc�es,
item #3) of the 1998 King County Surface Water Design Manual and City Addendum: "Pond
iv�rlls may be vertical retaining walls, provided: (a} they are constructed of reinforced
concrete per Section 5.3.3 (p. S-3S); (b) a fence is provided along the top of the wall; {c) at
least 2S% of the pond perimeter wild be a vegetated soil slope not steeper than 3K 1 V; and
(d) the design is stamped by a licensed structural civil engineer. " The pond, as currently
designed, does not provide the 3:1 slope as required in item (c).
2. Maintenance — The application proposes the storm drainage pond to be a}mvately held
irrr�rovement to m�aximize the amount of lots poss�ble within this plat. Historically, privately-
owned scorm drainage ponds do not receive regular maintenance, and therefore the ponds do
not function praperly. Ponds that go un-maintained and become overgrown with vegetarion
also lose their starage volume capacity and may go into overflow mode prematurely, which
can cause adverse impacts and potentially property damage downstream of the pond. Ponds
that are owned and maintained by the City's Surface Water Management division aze
regularly maintained so that they function property and maintain their storage capacity.
3. �Vater Quality — By keeping these drainage systems public, the City can also ensure that
they meet the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit
requirements.
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4_ Consistent with Cih- Polic�� - Ail ponds in ne�v subdivisions ha�e been dedicated to the City
for ownership. In order for the City to have approved and accegted them those ponds met the
des ign criterion that was in place at that time.
�. Safety - The current pond design proposes a 2:1 stape, which is 50% steeper than a 3:1 slope,
and does not meet the design criteria noted above. A 3: i slope creates a less hazardous slape
for those maintaining the pond using mowers and other power equipment, and the 3:1 slape
allows for easier egress from the pond in the event of accidentat falls into the pond Life-
safety issues are not modified.
Additionally, a landscape tract encornpassing the new storm���ater tract will be dedicated to the
homeowners' associarion. The maintenance agreement for the private landscape tract shall be
included on the face of the plat and the language shall be approved by the City.
X. ANALYSIS OF DECISIONA►L CRiTERW
The FWCC establishes review procedures and decisional criteria for deciding upon various types of
land use applications_ Pursuant to FWCC Chapter 20, "Subdivisions," Section 20-I 10, preliminary
plat applications are submitted to the Hearing Examiner for public hearing_ The preliminary plat
application and the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner are submitted to the City Council for
approval or disapproval.
Hearing Examiner Preliminary Plat Decisional Criteria - Pursuant to F�VCC Secrion 20-126(c), the
Nearing Examiner may recommend appro�at of the proposed preliminary plat only if the following
decisional criteria are met. Decisional criteria and staff responses are provided below.
1. The project is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Staff Comment: The application is subject to the adopted 2003 Federa! Way Comprehensive Plan
(FWCP), which designates the properry as Single Family - High Density. The proposed land use,
Single-Family Residential plat, with 7,200 square-foot rninimum lot size (RS-72) and 5,400
square-foot minimum lot size (RS-S.0), is consistent with density allowances and policies .
applicable to this land use as established in the FWCP. The application is consistent with the
following Comprehensive Plan Policies-
a. LUP 14: Maintain and protect the character of existing and future single-family
neighborhoods through strict enforcement of #he City�s land use regulations.
b. LUP 17: Encourage the development of transportation routes and faciliries to serve single-
farnily neighborhoods. Special attention should be given to pedestrian circulation.
2. The project is cor►sistent with alI applicable provisions of the chaptcr, including those adopted by
reference from the comprehensive plan.
Staff Comment: The preliminary plat application is required to comply with the provisions of the
FWCC Chapter 18, "Environmental Polic}�'; Chapter 20, "Subdivisions�'; Chapter 22, "Zoning";
and all other applicable cc�des and regularions. Future development of the residential subdivision
will be required to corr�ly with all applicable development.codes and regulations. As praposed,
the proposed preliminary plat does not meet the requirements of FWCGSection 20-183, which is
a component of Chapter 20, "Subdivisions", and therefore daes not meet this criteria.
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FWCC Section 24-183 stipulates:
(a) All land divisions sh�rll he provided 3vitli adeqtiate stornr drailiaJe systef�z designed an�l
constructed in uccor�lunce with the surface water management reqt�irements in
FWCC 21-26 et sey_, a�td the sto�•m �rnd surface iti�ater utiliry regirirerrterrts in Fi�VCC 16-76 et
seq_
(h) As f°equired by the director o public �vorks land divisions shall provide stornt�4.citer
detention or reterttion f�rcidities_ Such required systems should include bio-filtration siLzrles,
o�Iwater separation clevices, or uny other appropriate systems approved by tbe public works
director.
(c) As appropriute, clie storm drui�zage system s/�a1d he dedicated ro tlie ciry upon uppi•oval of
the final recorded document.
The City of Federal Way's Public Works Department has concluded that the storm drainage pond
does not meet FWCC Section 20-183 (a), as it does not meet the design requirements set forth in
the adopted Surface Water Design Manual as fdlows:
Per the requirements for Detention Ponds (Section 5.3.1. i. — Side Slopes, item #3) of the
1998 King County Surface Water Design Manual and City Addendum: "Pond walls may be
vertical retaining walls, provided_• (a) they are constructed of reinforced concrete per Section
5.3.3 (p_ 5-35); (b) a fence is provided along the top of the wall; {c) at least 2S% of the pond
perimeter ►vill be a vegetated soil slope not steeper than 3K-1 Y,• ancf {d) the desig►r is
stamped by a licensed structural civil engineer. " The pond, as currently designed, does not
provide the 3:1 slope as required in item (c).
Additionally the Public Works Department has concluded that, per FWCC Section 20-183(c), it
would be apprapriate to dedicate the storm drainage pond tract to the City for the following
reasons:
Maintenance — Ponds that are owned and maintained by the City�s Surface Water
Management division are regularly maintained so that they function properly and mamtain
their storage capacity. Historically, privately-owned storm drainage ponds do not receive
regulaz maintenance, and therefore the ponds do not function properiy. Ponds that go un-
maintained and become overgrown with vegetation also lose their storage volume capacity
and may go into ovei mode premat�.u�ely, which can cause adverse im�acts and
potentially praperiy damage downstream of the pond.
2. W�ter Quality — By keeping these drainage systems public, the City can ensure that they
meet the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit
requirements_
3. Consistent with City policy — All ponds in new subdivisions have been dedicated to the Ciry
for ownership. In order for the City to have approved and accepted them, those ponds met the
design criterion that was in place at that rime.
The Public Works Department can only recommend approval of the plat if the storm drainage pond is
designed to meet all of the design criteria for publicly-ocvned ponds.
3. The project is consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare.
Staff Cornment: The proposed preliminary plat does not meet this requirement. The proposed
preliminary plat would pernut development of the site consistent with the current Single Family -
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High Density land use classification of the F�VCP and map. However, the current pond design
proposes a 2:1 slope, which is ��% steeper than a 3:1 stope, and does not meet the design criteria.
A 3:1 slope creates a less hazardous slope for those maintaining the pond using mo�vers and other
po�ver equipment and the 3:1 siope allows for easier egress from the pond in the event of
accidental falls into the pond_ This is a life-safety issue and is not modi�ied
4. It is consistent �vith the design criteria listed in Section 20 2.
Staff Cornment: The proposed preliminary plat would not promote the purposes identified in
FWCC Section 20-2_ As stated in Criteria 3, the storm drau�age facility design does not promote
the health, safety and general welfare in accordance with standards established by the state and
the city.
S. It is consistent with the development standards listed in Sections 20-I51 through 157, and 20-158
through 187_
Staff Comment: The preliminary plat application is required. to co�1y with the provisions of the
FWCC Chapter 18, "Environmental Folicy"; Chapter 20 "Subdivisions"; Chapter 22, "Zoning";
and all other applicable codes and regulations. Future devetop�nt of the residential subdivision
will be required to comply �vith all applicable development codes and regulations. As praposed,
and as enumerated in Criteria 2, the praposed preliminary plat does not meet the requirements of
FWCC Secrion 20-t 83 �vhich is a component of Chapter 20 "Subdivisions", and therefore does
not meet this criterion.
XI . FiNDINGS OF FACT
Based on an analysis of the proposed action, environmental record, and related decisianal criteria, the
Deparhnent of Community Development Services finds that:
1. The proposal includes the subdi�ision of 3.0 acres into 14 residential single-fa.m�ly lots and a
stormwater detenrion facility.
2. The preliminary plat application is sub}ect to the 2003 FWCP, and the codes and regulations in
effect at the time the application �vas deemed complete, which was February 21, 2008.
3_ The subject property is designated Single Family - High Density in the 2003 FWCP.
4. An Environmental Determination of Nonsig�zificance (DNS) was issued far this proposed acrion
on August 12, 2009. No appeals of ihe SEPA decision were submitted to the City.
5. Zoning for the site is RS-72 {minimum lot size 7,200 square feet) and RS 5.0 (mmimum lot size
is 5,000 square feet). The property is situated in the southwestem portion of the City along the
TacomalFederal �'Vay border, in a single-family residenrial area with RS 7.2, RM 1800, and
RM2400 zoning encompassing the subject property. The land to the east is multi-family
develapments by the names of Coronado Village and Crystal Painte Apartments. The properties
directly north, west, and south are single-family zoned (RS 7.2) and develaped with single-family
homes. The proposed residential subdivision and density is consistent with applicable zoning and
subdivision regulations_
6. Pursuant to FWCC Section 20-1�3 on this 3.0-acre parcel, the 14 prc�osed lots comply with
applicable density requirements.
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7. As proposed, each lot contains an adequate size and shape building em-elope to contain a future
single-family residence. Building setback lines {BSBL) are identified on the preiiminary ptat
T�P-
There are a totat of 27 significant trees on the subject property_ The applicant has proposed to
remove 11 of these trees. Pursuant to F1�VCC Section 22-1�53, no tree replacement is required.
Retained significant trees outside of open space areas would be regulated under FWRC
i 9.120.130, `°Cree & Vegetation Retention Requirements," at the time of individual home
construcrion.
9. Development of the site �vill create additional runoff from new imper�ious surfaces such as
streets, driveways, and rooftops. Storm drainage faciIities are subject to the 1998 King County
Surface Water Design Manuul (KCSWDM) and the City's amendments to the manual. The
applicant's resubmitted August 2�, 2009, preliminary Conceptual Storm Drainage Analysis
(EYt►ibit 13) by ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC t�-as revie�ved b�� the Cit���s Public Works
Department. The conceptual storm drainage ptans submitted do not meet the City's requirements
far the following reasons:
a) Desiga Criteria— Pe� the requirements for Detention Ponds (Section 53.1.1. — Side Slopes,
item #3) of the 1998 King County Surface Ff'ater �esign Manual and Ciry Addendum: "Pond
walls may be vertical retaining �alls, provided: (a) they are constructed of reinforced
concrete per Section S.3_3 (p. 5-35); (h) � fence is provided along the top of the wall; (c) at
least 2S% of the pond perinzeter will be a vegetuted soil slope not steeper thun 3H.-1 V,- and
(d) the design t,s stamped by a licensed structural civil engineer. " The pond, as currently
designed, does not provide the 3:2 slope as required in item (c).
b) Maintenance — Historically, privately-owned storm drainage ponds do not receive reguiar
maintenarice, and therefore the ponds do not funcrion properly. Ponds that go un-maintained
and become overgrown �vith vegetation also lose their storage volume capacity and �y go
into overflow mode prematurely, which ca.n cause adverse iYr�acts and potentially property
dama.ge downstream of the pond Ponds that are owned and maintained by the City's Surface
Water Management division are regularly maintained so that they function prc�perly and
maintain their storage capaciry.
c) Water Quality — By keeping these drainage systems public, tiie City can also ensure that
they �et the National Potlutant Discharge Elinunation System (NPDES) Phase II Permit
requirements.
d) Consistent with City Poticy — All ponds in new subdivisions have been dedicated to the City
for ownership. In order for the City to have approved and accepted them, those ponds met the
design criterion that wa.s in place at that time_
e) Safety — The current pond d�ign proposes a 2:1 slope, which is SU% steeper than a 3:1 slope,
and does not meet the design criteria noted above. A 3:1 slope creates a less hazardous slape
for th�e maintaining the pond using mowers and other power equipment, and the 3:1 slope
allows for easier egress from the pond in the event of accidental fa11s into the pond Life-
safety issues are not modified.
10. The City's Traffic Engineer has reviewed the project and concluded that the proposed street
tayout of the Norpoint Heights subdivision is consistent with the adopted codes and
cornprehensive plan in place at the time of the corr�lete application
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11. A safe route of pedestrian travel �vill be provided by constn�ction of a five-foot side�valk next to the
dri� ing surface, separated by an extruded asphalt curb from the project site along SW 353r Street.
Final location and design of the school access path shaIi be approved by the Federal Way School
District and the Federal Way Pubiic VVorks Departmeni prior to issuance of construction permits for
infrastructure improcements.
12. Water and sewer facilities are available from the Lakehaven Utility District and are adequate to
serve the proposed development. It is the applicant's responsibility to secure all necessary water
and sewer services from the utility provider.
13. The applicant has chosen to satisfy the open space requirement of FWCC Section 20-155 via a
fee in lieu payment, which has been recommended for approval by the City of Federal Way Parks
Director. The fee in lieu of �en space payment shall be calculated on 15 percent of the most
recent assessed or appraised value of the praperty at the time of finai plat approval.
14. The praposed preliminary piat is pernutted by FWCC Chapter 20 "Subdivisions and Chapter
22 "Zoning_"
15. The proposed subdivision and all attachments have been reviewed for compliance with the
FWCP; FWCC Chapter 18, "Environmental Protection"; Chapter 20 "Subdivisions"; Chapter 22,
"Zoning"; and all other applica.ble codes and regulations_ As propased, the preliminary plat is not
consistent vvith the FWCP and a11 applicable codes and regularions. Section X of this staffreport
is hereby incotporated into the Findings of Fact.
XIi RECOA4MMENDATION
Based on review of this application and pertinent decisional criteria, the Department of Community
Development Services recommends denial of the preliminary plat as submitted as it does not meet the
decisionaI criteria of FWCC Section 20-126{c).
However, if the applicant eiects to meet the requirements of Criteria 2 of the Decisional Criteria of
FWCC Section 20-126(c) as listed in Section X of this staff report, and as stated in Finding #9 under
Section XI "Findings of Fact", sta.ff can recommend approval of this preliminary plat with conditions.
An approved engineering plan must be submitted prior to City Council approval of the prelinunary
plat.
XII I. LIST oF EXi�BITs
Exhibit A- Preliminary Site Plan - Prepazed by ESM; stamped "Received" by the City of Federai Way
August 25, 2009
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
E�ibit C- Master Land Use Application - Stamped "Received" by the City of Federal Way Jannazy 22, 2008
Exhibit D- Tree Retention, Street Tree, Landscape & Details Plan {See E�ibit A)
Exhibit E- Dete,�minatian of Nonsignificance Issued by the City of Fe�eral Way
Exhibii F- Environm�tal Cliecklist - Stamped "Received" lanuary 22, 2008 hy the City of Federal Way
Exhibit G- Staff Evalnation of Envirotuneital Checklist
Exhibit H- Preluninary Te�hnical Information Report - Prepared by ESM; Stamped "Resvbmitted" by the
City of Federal Way Jnne 26, 2009
Exhibit I- School Access Analysis - Prepared by ESM; Stamped "Received�' January 22, 2008
Exhibit J- Sewer Availability Certificate - Stamped "Recei��ed`' Januar} 22, 20U8
Euhibit K- Certificate of Watea' Availability- Stamped "Received" lanuac}� 22, 2008
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Note: Copies of exhibits are not enclosed with all copies of this report. All exh�bits ha�e
been provided to the Hearine E:caminer_
- TRANSAIITTED TO T} P.�R?IES LISTED HEREAFTER:
Federat Way Hearing Exammer
Applicant Agent: ESM Consulting Engineers
3391� l�` Way South, #200
Federal Way, WA 98063
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MEMORANDUM
Community Development Services
Department
Mr. Phil Olbrechts, Hearing Examiner
David Lee, Associate Planner / City of Federal Way
NORPOINT HEIGHTS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
(08-100329-00-SLn
This memo serves as an addendum to the Staff Report dated prepared on January 19, 2010 for
the January 27, 2010 hearing for the Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat. If the hearing examiner
is to recommend approval based on the items submitted for the hearing, the following are staff
recommended conditions for approval:
Plauning Conditions:
1. Prior to approval of the final plat, the applicant must submit to the City of Federal Way
the fee-in-lieu of open space, calcuiated on 15 percent of the most recent assessed value
of the property at the time of final plat.
2. A copy of the Home Owners Association (HOA)/Covenant Agreement must be recorded
prior to recording of the plat. The HOA/Covenant Agreement must contain language
which governs the responsibility of owning/maintaining common landscaping tracts
along Noipoint Way NE and the non-public landscaping tract in and around the
stormwater.detention facility.
3. The power easement for Puget Sound Energy that runs north/south along the eastern
portion of the proposed preliminary plat must be shown on the final recorded plat.
Additionally, the buildable areas of each lot shall be shown outside of the easement.
Public Works Conditions:
Storm water flow control and water quality pond Conditions of Approval:
If a Public (City-owned) pond:
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1) Design to meet the criteria set foith in the 1998 King County Surface Water Design
for public ponds.
If a Private pond:
1) A Drainage Release Covenant shall be shown on the face of the Final plat, and a
separate D�•ainage Release Covenant shall also be recorded against each individual
lot.
Z) The Covenant shall include the following:
a) Maintenance of the storm water pond shall be per the requirements of
Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Sections 16.35.020, 16.35.030, and
16.35.040, and as amended by the City, State, or Federal requirements.
b) Each lot/property owner shall have equal ownership of the storm water
tract.
c) Each lot/property owner shall bear equal responsibility for operation and
maintenance of the storm water tract, storm water pond, and all
appurtenances within the pond and tract.
d) Maintenance responsibilities may be performed by the homeowners or
agent on behalf lot/property owners; however, operation and maintenance
responsibilities remain with each individual lodproperty owners.
e) Maintenance responsibilities include, but are not limited to: landscape
maintenance, fence repair, storm water structure repair, and all cleaning
associated with the pond infrastructure.
fl An Operations and Maintenance (O & M) Manual shall be prepared by the
applicant prior to Final Plat Approva.L The applicant shall submit a copy
of the O& M manual to the City's Public Works Department for review
and approval. The O& M Manual shall provide specific criteria for
response and handling of discharges of hazardous wastes into the pond
facility_ The O& M Manual shall be recorded with the Final Plat
docurrtents.
g) An easement to the City for ingress and egress to inspect and monitor the
poad and appurtenant facilities.
3) A note shall be shown on the Final plat, indicating the private pond tract shall not
be further subdivided, may not be developed with any building or structure, and
may not be used for financial gain.
However, as of February 3, 2010, staff was able to agree with the appiicant/agent (ES1Vn on a
conceptual drainage plan. The newly resubmitted detention/water quality pond drawing (stamped
"Resubmitted Feb 3, 2010"), alang with the applicant's narrative and a cursory staff comment
letter have been included with this memo. Staff is possibly willing to recommend approval based
on this conceptual drawing, however staff would like more time in determining whether or not
staff will recommend approval.
Si�cerely,
David Lee
Associate Planner
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Project Name Norpoint Heights
Property Address/Location SV�+ 3�3rd Street
Parcet Nuraber(s) ��� Z 'J��ld� — ����
Project Description Subdivide about 3.0 acres into 14 sing(e fami ;• residentia( lots, access road and stormwater
tract.
Type of Permit Required
Annexation
Binding Site Plan
Boundary Line Adjustment
Comp Plan/Rezone
Land Surface Modification
Lot Line Elimination
Preapplication Conference
Process I (Director=s Approvai)
Process iI (Site Plan Review)
Process i[I (Project Approval)
Process IV (Heazing Examiner's Decision)
Process V (�asi-Judicial Rezone)
Process VI
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Shoreline: Variance/Conditional Use
Short Subdivision
X Subdivision
Variance: CommerciaUResidential
Required Information
RS-�.0 & EZS-7.2 Zoning Designation
Muiti-fumilv &
HD sangte famitti Comprehensive Plan Designation
$200,000 +/ Vaiue of Existing improvements
$500,000 +/- Vaiue of Proposed Improvements
International Buiiding Code (IBC):
Residetitial occupancy Type
WOOd - Type V Construction Type
Applicant
Name: I.aaldmark rt-[omes, i�ic. David Litowitz or i_arry
Address: PO Sox 26116
CityJScate: Federal Way, Vi�'A
Zip: 98093-� 1 16
Phone: 253 -9?7-6116
Fax: 253-927-�652
Email: dj ito�ti;c ast.net
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Name: ESM Consultit�� Engineers - Stuart Scheuerman
Address: 339I� lst Wat S. Suite ?OQ
City/State: Federa! VVay, Vt%A
Zip: 98003
Phone: 2j3_g38-6�,�t*3
Fax: ?r53-838-710� -�
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Name: I _andmark Homes, Inc. David Lito�vitz or Larry
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NOTICE OF EIVVIRONMEN'TAL
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat
File No. 08-100330-00-SE
Description:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal to subdivide 3.0 acres into a 14-lot single-family subdivision including
infrastructure and stormwater facilities.
Landmark Homes Inc., PO Box 26116, Federal Way, �VA
SW 352`� Street & 27`� Avenue SW (Parcel #252103-9026)
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way Department of Communiry Development Services
Staff Contact: David Lee, Associate Planner, 253-835-2622
The lead agency for this proposal has deternuned that it does not ha.ve a probable significa.nt adverse
impact on the environmen� An environmental irnpact sta.tement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was ma.de after review of a completed environmental checklist,
Federal Way Comprehensive Ptan, final staff evaliaation for this action, and other municipal policies,
plans, rut�s, and regularions designated as a basis for exercise of substanrive authoriry under the
Washington State Environmental Policy Act Rules pursuant to RCW 43.31C.060. This information is
availa.ble to the public on request.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The iead agency will not act on this proposal for t4
daqs from the date below. Comments must be submitted by August 26, 2009. You may appeal this
determination to Greg Fewins, Director of Community Development Services, at the Ciry of Federal
Way {33325 8�' Avenue South, PO Box 9718, Federal Way, WA 98063-9718) no later than 5:00 p.m
on September 9, 2009. The appeai must be in the form of a written letter stating the reason for the
appeal of the deternunation. The appeal letter must make specific factua.l objecrions.
Pubtished in the Federal Way �rror on August 12, 2009.
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www.citvoffederalway.com
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
PURPOSE OF CAECKLLST
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 43.21C,
requires all govemmental agencies to consider the environmentai impacts of a proposal before maldng
decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable
significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide
infonnation to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid
impacts from the proposai, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EiS is required.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about our proposal_
Governmental ageneies use tius checklist to determine whether the envu-onmental impacts of your proposal
are significant, requiring prepazation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise
information known, or give the best description you can.
You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you
should be abie to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to
hire experts. ff you do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not
knSw" or "does not apply." Complete answers ta questions now may avoid unnecessary deiays later.
Some questions ask about govemmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and iandmazk designations.
Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.
The checklist qnestions apply to all parts of your proposai, even if you plan to do them over a period of
time or on different pazcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposai
or its environmental eff�ts. The agency to which you submit fihis checklist may ask you to explain your
answers or provide additional information reasonably related to detemuning if there may be significant
adverse impact.
USE OF CHECHI,IST FOR NON PROPOSALS
Complete this checklist for non-project pmposals, even though questions may be answered "dces not
apply." In addition, compiete the Supplementai Sheet for Non-Project Actions.
For non-proj�t actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property
or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectiveiy.
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A. $ACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if appiicable:
Norpoint Heights Subdivision
2. IJame of appiicant:
Landmaric Homes, Inc.
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3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
PO Box 26116 Federal Way, WA 98093-3i 16
Contact - David Litowitz at 253-927-6116
4. Date checktist prepared:
January 2008
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Federai Way
b. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Summer/fafi 2008
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further acrivity related to or connected with
this proposal? If yes, explain.
No
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepazed, or will be prepared,
direcdy related to this proposal.
There are no known sensitive areas on or around this site.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals direcdy
affecting the proQerty covered by your proposai? If yes, explain.
None known
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10. List any government approvals or pernuts that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
From the City af Federai Way, SEPA, PreGminary Plat Approvai
From the City of Tacoma; Right-of-Way p�rmit, Work Order approvai.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain
aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page.
The project is subdividing 3.05 acres (after SLA is ftnalized with part of the property to the
north) into 14 single family residential lots, constructing about 500 feet of residential roadway
along with a cui-d�sac. Access wiil be off Norpoint Way within the City of Tacoma. A
pedestrian pathway will be built from the end of the new road to 25th Ave. SW. Sewer and
water will be instaUed to and though the site. There wil! be an o�-site stonnwater quality and
quantity facility discharging to the City of Tacoma.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise locarion of
your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. �
If a proposal would occur over a range of azea, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide
a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you
should submit any plans required by the agency, you aze not required to duplicate maps or detailed
plans submitted with any pemut applications related to this checklis� �
This project is located just o#f the new Norpoint Way NE buiit in northeast Tacoma a
coupte oF yeaes ago, at the curve to the west. It's in Sec. 25, T.21 N.,R3 E. WM.
There is no address this parcel, but the address next door is 35210 27th Ave. SW Federat Way,
98023. Parcel number is 252103-9048. This parcel is currently in a BLA iand use process at
Federai Way with parcel 252103-9026.
B. ENVatolvlatEN'rar. E[,E�vTs
1. EAttTH
a. General description of the site (circle one): flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other.
The site generally has between 0 and 14% grades over the site, sloping from east to west.
b. What is the sieepest siope on the site (approximate percent siope)?
Approximetly 14% siope is the steepest on the site.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, ciay, sand, gravel, peai, mulch)? I#'
you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any Qrime fazmland.
The Pierce County Soils Map indicates the on-site soils are Alderwood gravetly sandy loam.
These soils are moderately weli drained soils, classified as class "C" soils.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soits in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
N4 Sl��S Of !1t1St2bl ��i!s in this ar�a.
e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed.
Lndicate sounce of fill.
The preliminary estimated quantity of grading for the storm water pond and roadway
is 4600 c.y. of cut and about 50 c.y. of ftli.
Most imported materiais wili be for the construction of the roadway. The materials wi8 come
from local gravei pits and asphait plants.
f. CouId erosion occur as a resuit of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
Erosion can occur with clearing and grading of the site.
Erosion control wiU be devetoped using the City of Federal and KCSWDM guidelines
during the final design phase of the project.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project conswction
(for exampie, asphalt or buildings)?
Tfie overall site has about 3.05 acres. Of this, about 0.63 acres will be covered with a
roadway, and about 1.29 ac. will be covered with buildings and driveways (4,000 sf x 14 iots)
for a total o# about 1.91 acres or 63% of the site could be covered with impervious surface.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any.
Follow the erosion contro! guidelines from Federai Way and KCSWDM.
2. AIR
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors,
industrial wood smoke) during consiruction and when the project is completed? If any, generally
describe and give approximate quantities if known.
During construction, some dust and equipment emissions would be produced. After
construcbon was finished, only automative emissions would be produced.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or oclor that may affect your proposal? ff so, generally
describe.
Probably only auto emissions from the surrounding streets
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any.
Th?re is n� pre�osed meas to ra_d�ace ernissions.
3. WATER
a. Surface.
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of die site (including year-
round and seasonal streams, saltwater, laices, ponds, wetiands)? ff yes, describe type and
provide names. ff appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into_
There is no water �ies on o� afound this site.
2) �11 the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
No
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from
surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affeeted. Indicate the
source of fill material.
None are proposed.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No surface water withd�awais or diversions are proposed.
5) Does the proposai lie within a 100-year floodplain? If sa, note location on the site plan.
There is no 100-year floodpiains on or near this site.
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6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe
the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
No discharge of waste materials are proposed.
b. Ground.
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give generat
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
The proposed stormwater �acitities are a surface water detention/wetpond faciGty which is
not proposed to infiltra#e.
2) Describe wasce material that will be discharged into the ground froin sepric tanks or other
sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following
chemicals...; agricultural; ete.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such
systems, the number of houses to be served {if applicable), or the number of animals or
humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
No septic systems are proposed. Sewer uvill go to Lakehaven Utility District
treatment plant.
c. Water Runoff (including stormwater)
1) Deseribe the source of runoff (including stomlwater) and method of collection and disposal,
if any (inciude quantities, if lmown). Where wiil this water flow? Will this water flow into
other waters? If so, describe.
The only runoff is from this site. Stormwate� from this project, �oads and homes will flow to
an on-site detention/water qualiry fiaciiity. After detention and treatment, it wiil flow into the
City of Tacoma conveyance system starting at the projec� This system goes directly to an
outlet at Commencement Bay. it appears this conveyance system was sized fior this
developmsnt.
2} Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
No
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The projec# proposes to provide a ievel 1 detention facility and a basic water quality faciiity,
(wetpond) to mitigaYe any increase in runoff from the site.
4. Pt�►N'ts
a Ch�k or circle types of vegetation found on the site.
X deciduous rree: alder, maple, aspen, other
X evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
X shrubs
X grass
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_ crop or grain
_ wet soil plants: cattaii, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
_ water pJ.aret: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
_ olher rypes of vegetation
b. What kind and amoant of vegetation will be removed or altered?
During fhe constructoin of the roadway and stofmwater faciiities, only a
few larger trees will be removed aiong with underbrush, grasses and
otfier smali ptant materiais_
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
There are no know threa#ened or endangered species on or around
this site.
d. Proposed landscapiug, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation
on the site, if any.
A landscape buffer is required along Norpoint Way and around the stormwater faci�ies.
Street trees are required along the new street and each new home will have some
landscaping around it.
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or near the site.
birds: hawk, heron, eagle ongbir s ther
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, sheilfish, other
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
There are no known threatened or endangered species an or
around this site.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
There is no known migration route on or near this site.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wiidlife, if any.
No proposed mitigation proposed.
6. ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating manufacturing,
etc.
The proposed new homes are expecfed to use electric and natural gas for heating, lights.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
No reduced in any solar energy by adjacent properties is expected from this project. This
project is generally lower than most surrounding properties.
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proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any.
None proposed.
7. ENVIRONMENT.AL HEALT�[
a. Are there any environmeatal heaith hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and
explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
Any project that proposes to develope raw land could create an environmental hazard
assaciated with heavy equipment, construction, or the development of residentia!
homes.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services are expected to be needed at this site.
2) Proposed measures to reduce orcontrol environmental health hazards, if any.
No measures proposed
b. Noise.
1) Whax types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment operation, other)?
Traffic would be the oniy item, but it shouid not be a major impact.
2) What type,s and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or long-term basis (for example: traf#ic, construction operation, other)? Indicate
w�at hours noise would come from the site.
There wiil be some shor# term construction type noise, land clearing, grading, utility
instaila6on, etc. Long term there should be minor traffic noise.
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3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any.
No mitigation for noise is proposed except to foUow the City of
Federai requirements.
8. L.41�m AIVU SEIORELIxE Uss
a What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
The site is currently vacant and after the BLA wi#h the property to the
north, wili stay vacant. There is a power line running though the
site but there is only one pole which is on the site.
The sunounding prope�ties are ai! devefoped with singie family homes or
larger apartment buildings.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
No
c. Describe any structures on the site.
As noted above, there are no home or outbuildings on the sxisting site
and after the SLA there wiii still be no structures on the site.
d. Wiil any structures be demolished? If so, what?
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e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
RS 5.0 and RS 7.2
f. What is the current comprehensive plan desi_gnation of the site?
The northerly section is multi-family and the southerty section is single
family high density_
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N/A
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an environmentatly critical area? If so, specify.
No
i. Approximately how many peopie would reside or work in the compieted project?
An estimated number would be '14 single fiamily lots x 2.5 persons per lo# = 35
people.
j. Approximately t�ow many peopie would the completed project displace?
None
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any.
None proposed
1• Proposed measares to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected iand uses and
plans, if any.
Since most of the surrounding land has #he same use {single family homes� this project
would be compatible.
9. HOUSING
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing.
There are 14 single famiiy lots proposed.
They wili probably be in the middle to upper income housing.
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low-income housing.
No units wiii be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any.
IVo mi6gation measures are proposed for any housing impacts.
10. AESTxsr[Cs
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not inciuding antennas; what is the
principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
Most of the s+ngle family homes are expected to be two story, generaily around 25 to 30
feet high. Some could be at the maximum height which is 35 feet.
The expected exterior building materiaf may be a hardi plank type product.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
The exisfing residenfial homes to the east are about the same height or a little highe�
then this s+te, so there may be some change. Resider►ts to the north, south and west are
about the same elevations, but most views should not be impacted.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any.
The proposed homes would be built similar or better than the surround+ng homes, reduang
any aesthetic impacts.
11. LtGHT AND GLARE
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
There should be very little light or gtare during construction, since construction times are
limited to daylight hours. After consiruction only iight from st�eet iights, houses or occasional
vehicles would be apparent.
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The light or glare from the finished project is not expected to be a safety hazard
or interfere with any views.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
No off-site ligh# or glare is expected to affect this praject.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any.
No mitigafion is proposed to reduce or control light or glare.
12. RECREATiON
a. What designated and informal recreationai opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Coronada Park is just north o# the site and a small part if this park is along the north
boundary. Madrona Traii, a designated open space is also jus# no�thwest of the
site. i"he BPA trail and other parks are in the vicinity of the project.
b. Would the proposed displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities
to be provided by the project or applicant, if any.
The project proposes, at least in pa�t, to "pay in iieu" of providing open space as mitigation
to reduce or control impact to recreation facilitiss_
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13. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVA"ITON
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, nation, state, ar local preservation
registers la�own to be on or next to the site? If so, generaily describe.
There are no known historic or culturai areas loca#ed on or near this site.
b. Genera.11y describe any landmazks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or culturat
importance lmown to be on or next to the site.
There are no landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, or cultural areas on or around
this site.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any.
There is no proposed mi6gallon to reduce or control impacts.
14: TRANSPORTATION
a: Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing
street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The project proposes to construct a!ow volume residential street with a cul-de-sac near the end.
This street wiil connect inta a newly constructed Norpoint V1/ay NE in the City o# Tacoma. See
Plans.
b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the
nearest transit stop?
Pierce County Transit has route # 61 (Northeast Tacoma) which comes up Norpoint
Way NE to 29th NE and tums either east or west. This is approximatly 1,000 feet
south-of this project.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the pmject
eliminate?
Using two parking spaces per lot, there would be 14 x 2= 28 parking spaces.
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a:,t includizg uriveways? If so, generaiiy descrii�e (indicate whether pubIic or private).
The proposaf is to build a iocal residentail street with a cul-de-sac near the end.
This road will connect to IVorpoint Way NE within the City of Tacoma. Oniy minor
changes #o this road is expectecl, remove curb/guttertsidewalk and replace with the new
roadway. This new road wili be a public road.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of� water, rail, or air transportation? ff so,
generally describe.
No
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed pcoject? If known,
indicate when peak volumes would occur.
The proposal is #or '!4 single family lots. Using a indusfry standard of 10 trips per
single family lot as a base; 10 x 14 = 140 estimated trips per day.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
Construci a new roadway per Federal Way Road standards.
15. PUSLIC SERVICEs
a Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection,
police pmtection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
There will be an increase in public services fiar #his project. This is a standard residential
development which generatly uses ai! public services, similar to ail residentiai
developments.
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Consiruct #he on-site road system and connect to the existing Norpoint Way
NE street.
16. U�.rrtEs
a. Circle utilities cuaentiy available at the site:
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b. Describe the utilities that are proposal for the project, the utility providing the service, and the
general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
!t appears the majority of #he site will be within Tacama Power Service Area, even though an
overhead PSE power line goes though the site. Gas is expected to be avaitable to #he site.
Water and sewer services wi!! be supplied by Lakehaven Utility District.
Refiuse servics comes from Waste Management.
Telephone service comes from several providers in the area.
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is
relying on them to make its decision.
SIGNATURE:
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Because these questions are very generai, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the
elements of the environment
When answering these questions, be awaze of the proposal, of the types of activities likely to result from
the proposal, and if they are likely to affect the item at a greater intensiry or at a faster rate than if die
proposai were not implemented. Respond briefty and in general terms.
l. How would the proposai be likely to increase discharge to waxer; emissions to air; production, storage,
or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Any disturbance to native land could cause an increased discharge to water, emissions to air,
producfion, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances, or produce noise.
This development, similar to most residential housing developments, wi1! require the
development of roads, u6liUes and new homes, which wiU require the use of power, gas for cars
and ather toxic or hazardous produces.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases:
The project wili be design, built and managed using curren# city, state and federal s#andards and
guidelines.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect glants, animais, fish, or marine life?
The project will eventuaily remove most existing plants/vegetation from the site, which will be
replaced with normat landscaping around residentiai homes. Any wildiife a�imais currentiy
within the project area will be disturbed_ Stormwater from tt►e site wiU be directed to on-site
water quantity and quality facilities which wi11 fielp ireat the new surface water from this
development which rlischarges into Commencement Bay, This water #reatment wi11 help
improve the wafer quality before it is discharged into the marine environment.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life:
There are no proposals fo protect o� conserve plants or animals on the site and the
proposed onsite sto�rnwater facilities will heip protect fish and marine environment
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy of natural resources?
The project will likely use energy from naturai resources for heating ofi the homes, operating
vehicles, electrical usage and similar usages normaity used in residentiai communities, all of
which are depte6ng natural energy resources. Only a national commitment towards the
develapment of renewable energy resources will change this depletion.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and naturai resources:
The homes wilt likely have a!I the new high effiaency appliances and built with reguiated
insulation reyuiremen#s and high affect furnaces and water heaters, which all help to conserve
energy.
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4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally critical areas or areas designated (or
zlig�biz or ur�uer study) ior �overnmentai proteciion; such as parics, wiidemess, wiid and scenic rivers,
threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime
farmlands?
This project is a smal! parcei surrounded by singte fiamiiy deveiopments and apa�tmsnts. There is no
environmentally criticai areas on or near this site.
The new residents moving into this new development couid likely use or effect off-site environmental
critical areas.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts:
There are no proposais with this praject to avoid impacts to off-site environmental
cri6cal areas.
5. How would the proposat be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would ailow
or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans.
N/A
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts:
N/A
6. How would the proposat be tikely to increase demands on transportation or public service and
utilities?
The project is a standardl4 lot residentiat subdivision, which will have 14 new residents which
will eventually increase demands on transportation, pubiic services a�d utiGties, simiiiar to
most residential subdivisions.
Proposed measures to reduce of respond to such demands:
This project will pay many mitigation costs, impact fees, surcharges, system devefopment
fees along with many permit fees and finally the new residents will pay property taxes
and other govemment fees for most if not all services.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or
requirements for the pmtection of the environment.
This project is expected to be design, buil# and managed based upon current laws and
protections with no expected conflicts.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Staff Evaluation for EnvironmentaI Checklist
Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat
SW 352 Street & Z7�' Avenue SW (Parcel #252103-9026)
File No: 0&100330-00-SE, Related File No: 0&100329-00-SU
NoTE: The purQose of this staf�' evaluation is to provide a technicat staff evaluatiou of the proposed action; suppler�nt
infom�ation contained in the environrnental checklist and expanded studies; provide technical information unavailable to the
applicant; correct inaccurate information; and reco�nend measuresto the responsible official to mitigate identified
environmental impacts. Technical i�eports and attaclunentsE referenced above may not be attached to all copies of this decision.
Copiec of exhibits, reparts, attac�iiienls; or other documents may be revieived and/or obtained by contacting David Lee,
Associate Planner, 33325 8�' Avenue South, PO Box 9718, Federal Way, WA 98063-9718_ Phone: 253-835-2622_
I. SUNIl�iARY OF PROPOSED ACTiON
Proposal to subdivide 3.0 acxes into a 14-lot single-family subdivision including infrashucture and
stormwater faciliries.
II. GErrERai, Ir�oxmaTTON
Project Name: Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat
Applicant: Landmark Homes Inc., PO Box 26116, Federa.l Way, WA
Agent: ESM Consulting Engineers, 33915 1�` Way South, #2�0, Federal Way, WA
Location: SW 352"� Street & 27`�Avenue SW (Parcel #252103-9026)
Zoning: RS 7.2 / RS 5.0
Comp Plan
Designation: Single-Family Residential High-Density
The follo�ving information was submitted as part of the application.
l. SEPA Checklist
2_ Site Plans
3 _ Title Report
4. Master Land Use Application
5. King County Quarter Section Map
III REViEW PROCESS
The proposed action is subject to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPAj review because it does not
meet the exemptions contained in WAC 197-11-800(27).
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IV. BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
The application was submitted on Jarivary 22, 20f1�,�a�id �eemed corr�lete on February 21, 2008.
V. REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
The following lists the elements contained within the environmental checklist submitted for the
prc�osed facility. The numbers in the staff evaluation correspond to the nim�bers in the
environmental checklist_ If staff concurs with #he applicani's response, this is so stated. If the
response to a particular item in the checklist is found to be inadequate or clarification is needed,
there is additional staff comment and evaluation.
A. BACKGROUPTD
1-12. Concur with the checklist.
B. ElwatolvMErrcai. Ei.,E�iv�rs
1.. Earth:
a-h Concur with the checklist.
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a-c. Concur with the checklist.
3. Water:
a. (1) —(6) Concur with the checklist
b. { 1) —{2) Concur with the checkiist.
c. (1) —(2) Concur with the checklist.
d Concur with the checklist.
4. Plants:
a-d. Concur with the checklist_
5. Animats:
a-d Concur with the checklist.
6. Energy and Natural Resources:
a-c. Concw with the checklist
7. Environmental Health:
a_ (1) —(2) Concur with the checklist_
b. (i) —(3) Concur with the checklist.
8. Land and Shoreline Use:
a-d and g-L Concur with the checklist.
e. The Com�rehensive Pian designarion of the site is Single Family High-Density.
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f. Concur with the checklist.
9. Housing:
a-c_ Concur with the checklist_
10. Aesthetics:
a. Concur with the checklist.
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b. The height iimit for this zane is 30 feet above average buiiding elevation. All new
single-family hor�s would be limited to this height maximum.
c. Concur with the checklist.
11. Light and Glare:
a-d Concur with the checklist.
12. Recreation:
a-c_ Concur with the checklist.
13. Historic and Culturai Preservation:
a-c. Concur �vith the checklist.
14. Transportation:
a-g. Concur with the checklist.
15. Public Services:
a-b. Concur with the checklist.
16. Utilities:
a-b. Concur �vith the checklist.
VI. CONCLUSION
The proposal can be found to not have a probable significa.nt adverse im�act on the environment
pursuant to a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS). This DNS is based on impacts identified
within the environmental checklist, attachments, and the above Stuff Evaluation for Environmentnl
Checklist, and is supported by pla.ns, poIicies, and regulations fonnally adopted by Federal Way for
the exercise of subs#anrive authority under SEPA to approve, condition, or deny groposed actions.
The City reserves the right to review any future revisior�s or alterations to the proposal to determine
the environmental significance or nonsignificance of the proposal at that tnne.
Prepared by: David Lee, A.ssociate Planner
Staff Evaluation for Environn�ental Checklist
Norpoint Heights Prelirrrinary Plat
Date: August 12, 2009
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SUBDIYISION
PreGminary Techoicat lr�rmation Report
December 2807
Revised: June 26. 2009
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TECHNICAL iNFORMATION REPORT
FOR
tVorpoin� Heights Subdivision
Prepared for:
Landmark Homes Inc.
PO Box 26116
Federa! Way, WA 98093-3116
Prepared by:
ESM Consulting Engineers
33915 i Way South, Suite 200
Federal Way, WA 98003
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Ciry of Federal Way
Job No.1453-002-007
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TABLE O� C4t�lTENTS ` - j ' _ - '� �� `
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW._..__...__..�...._....._..._..._........_..._.._............_......_.._.._..�............_..._._ ...............�...�......_.._...�. 1-1
Projec# Overview
Vicinity Map (Figure i )
Review of 8 Core Requirements and 5 Speciai Requirement of 1998 KCSWDM
Summary
Overall Summary of Mitigation
Basin Map
Soils Map
2. PRELiMiNARY CONDITlQNS SUMMARY......._ ................._..__..................._.._._...._......�..._..._....._......_.... 2-1
3 . OFF-SITE ANALYSIS._._�._.._.__....._.._.�.w...__._..___......._.._._..........._......._.__._..___....._..._...._...�._.___Y..._...M.. 3-1
Off-Si#e Analysis
Figure li1- A, Basin Map
Fgure III - B, Downstream Row Path
Figure il! - C, Conveyance System
Pipe Summary Shee#
4. WATER QUAMiTY & QUALITY FACiLITY ANALYSiS AND DESIGN_...._..__.._._._....�... 4-1
Water Quantity Design
Water Quality Design/Workshee#
5. SPECIAL RE�RTS AND S'ft1DiES...._.__..__....._...._.._.._..__.._..__.._.._........._..__...._...._.�_._..._.____._ 5-i
Geotechnicai Report
6. ESC AN�4LYSIS AND DESIGN_�....__...__.._..�.._.__........._._......_........____........_...........w..._......_...�...._..._... 6-1
frosion Control Plan
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SECTION i
PROJECT OVERVIEW
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The Norpoint Heights Subdivision is located west ofi 25th Avenue SW, south of SW
352" S#reet, east of No�point Way in Tacoma and bordering the King County and
Pierce Coun#y line. The north side of the property abuts residential developments and a
smali park. The east side of the property abut a residential subdivisions, the south side
abuts a singie famiiy home and a apartment complex and wes# sides abuts Norpoint
Way NE located within the City of Tacoma, Section 24, Township 21 Morth, Range 3
East.
The project contains just over 3 acres. Tfie site does not have any buildings to remove.
It is currently covered with heavy underbrush and trees. There is one power pole on the
site which is in a 50 foot wide power line easement. The property generally slopes in a
westerly direction, with slopes generaily around 14 percent or less on the site. The
access to the site wi11 come from Norpoint Way NE in Tacoma, with an interior road
probably named SW 353rd St.
The proposal is to develop 14 single-family residential lots add an access road with
curb, gutter and sidewalks off Norpoint Way, and add a pedestrian access to 25fh
Avenue SW The sanitary sewer and water wilf come from Lakehaven Utility District.
There is a small sewer pump station near the northwest corner of this site which this site
will u#ilize. Access will be from an existing utility easement. Water wiU run though the
site, from south to north, connecting to an existing water system along the south
property line and running north though the site and extending though an existing park
over to 25th Ave. SW .
The site is located within Federal Way's "Lower Puget Sound" drainage basin. The
entire si#e will flow to a combination detention water quality facility before discharging to
the City of Tacoma's conveyance system which discharges straigh# down Norpoint Way
to Commencement Bay. The sys#em design wil! be guided by both the City ofi Federal
Way and the City of Tacoma stormwater design guidelines.
Both jurisdictions generally allow continuous rainfali runoff modeling, which since the
site is in King County, wiA be KCRTS along with other requirements set forth in the 1998
King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDMj and in the 2003 City of Tacoma
Surface Water Management Manuai. A water quality facility will be part of the detention
pond creating a combined detention wetpool facility using the requirements set forth in
the 1998 King County SurFace Water Design Manual (KCSWDM). This site is in the City
of Federal Way's Basic Water Quaiity Area. The downstream conveyance system will
be analysis using the 2043 City of Tacoma Surface Water Managemen# Manual, which
in this case will be the ra#ional method.
See Section It! for Overali Summary of Conclusions and Proposed Mitigation
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DESCRIPTI�NS OF TtiE SOILS
This section descriues the soil seaies and map-
ng units in the King County Area. Each soil
ries is desczibed and then each mapping unit in
;hat sezies. Unless it is specifically mentioned
�therwise, iL is to be assumed that what is stated .
�out the soii series hoids tiue for the mapping
:its in tfi at sezies_ Thus, to get full infozmation
about any one mapping unit, it is necessary to read
�oth the description of the mapping unit and the
:scription of the soil series to rrhich it beiongs.
An important part of the description of each
soil series is the soii p�ofile, that is, the
sequence of layeas from the surface downwazd to
�ck or other underlying mater�iai. Each series
�ntains two descriptions of this profile. The
first is bz�ief and in terms famiiiar to the layman_
The second, detaiied and in technical teYms, is for
_ientists, engineers, and others who need to make
zorough and precise studies of soils. Unless it
is otheiwise stated, the colozs given in the
descriptions are those of a moist sozl_
As mentioned in the section "Ho�a This Survey Was
3de," not all mapping units aie members of a soil
series. Urban iand, for example, does not belong
to a sail series, but nevertheless, is listed in
iphabetic order along with the soi3 series.
Following the name of each mapping unit is a
symbol in patentheses. This symbol identifies the
mapping unit on the detailed soil map. L-isted at
he end of each description of a mapping unit is the
apability unit and woodland group in which the
raapping unit has been placed. Tt;e woodland desig-
nation and the page for the description of each
apability unit can be found by �eferring to the
Guide to htapping i3nits" at the back of this survey.
Th� acreage and propoztionate extent of each
mapping unit are shown in table 1. Many of the
:erms used in describing soils can be found in the
;lossary at the end of this survey, and more de-
�ailed informa.tian about the tezminology and methods
of soii mapping can be obtained from the Soil Sarvey
lanual (19),
Alderw�d Series
The A1de2wood series is madF up of moderateiy
rell drained soils that have a�eakly consolidated
co strongiy consoiidated substratum az a depth of
24 to 40 inches_ These soils axe on uplands. �fheY
'ozmed under conifers, in glacial deposits. Slopes
ire 0 to 70 percent. The annual pz•ecipitatian is
35 to 60 inches, most of which is rainfall, bet�een
Octobez• and May. The mean ar�nual air temperature is
ibout SO° F. ThE frost-free season is 150 to 200
�ays. Eiavation aanges from 100 to 80� feet.
In a repZ•esentative profile, the suzface layex
and subsoil axe very daak b=own, daz•k-brown, and
;rayish-brown gravelly sandy loam about 27 inches
th3ck. The substiatum is grayish-brown, weakly
consolidated to strongly consolidated glacial till
that extends Lo a depxh of 60 inches and more.
Alderwood soils are used for timber, pasture,
berries , roi�r ci-ops , and urban development . They
are the most extensive soils in the survey area.
� Aiden�ood gravelly sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent
slapes {AgC)•--1'his soil is roiiing_ Areas are
irregular in shape and range from 10 to about 600
acres in size.
Representative pzofile of Alderwood gravelly
sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes, in woodland,
450 feet east and 1,300 feet south of th? north
quarter corner of sec. 15, T. 24 N., R, b E.:
A1--0 to 2 inches; very daxk bzo�n t10YR 2/2)
gravelly sandy loam, daz•k grayish brown
(lOYR d/2) dry; weak, fine, granular struc-
ture; slightly ha=d, friabie, nonsticky,
nonplastic; many =oots; strongly acid;
abrupt, wavy boundary. 1 to 3 inches thick.
g2--2 to 12 inches, dazk-brown {lOYR 4/3) graveliy
sandy loam, broam (lOYR S/"s) dry; moderate,
medi�s, subangular biocky structure; slightly
hazd, friable, nonsticky, nonplastic; �any
roots; strongly acid; clea�, wavy boundary.
9 to 14 inches thick.
83--12 to 27 inches, grayish-brovm (2.SY S/2)
grauelly sar�y ioam, light gray (2.SY 7/2)
d=y; many, medium, distinct mottles of iight
olive broirn (2 _5Y 5/b) ; ha;d, friable, non-
sticky, nonplastic; many aoots; medium acid;
abrupt, wavy boundary. 12 to 23 inches thick.
I;C--27 to 60 inches, grayish-brown (2.SY SI2),
weakly to strongly consoiidated till, light
g�ay (2-5y 7/Z) drY; common, mediwa, distinct
motties of light olive bro�,m and yellowish
brown (2•SY 5/b and 10YR 5/b); massive; no
roots; mediim+ acid_ Many feet thick.
The A hoxizon ranges from vezy dark brown to
dark brown. The B horiaan is dark biown, grayish
larvj,m, and dark yellowish brown. The consolidated
C hozizon, at a depth of 24 to 40 iaches, is mostiy
gzayish brown mottled with yellowish brown, Some
layeas in the C ho�izon siake in watez. In a few
areas, ther� is a thin, gray or grayish-bsoi+n A2
horizon. In most areas, this horizon has been
destroyed through lvgging operations.
Soiis included wi#h this soil in napping make up
no more than 34 percent of the total acreage. Some
ar•eas aie up to 3 percent the poorly d�ained Norma,
eellingham, Seattle, Tukwila, and Shaicar soils;
some are up to S percent the vezy gravelly £verett
and Neilton soils; and some are up to i5 percent
Aidenaood soils that have siopes t�ore gentle or
steeper Lhan 6 to 15 pearent. Some areas in New-
castle Niils are 25 percent 8eausite soils, sarae
northeas t of Duvall aze as a�uch as 25 percent Ovail
soils, and some in the vicinity of Dash Point are
lt} percent Indianola and Kitsap soils. Also
included are small areas of Alderwood soils that
have a graveily loam surface iayer and subsoil_
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Pez�eability is moder•ately rapid in the surface
layea and subsoil and very 5�01J in the substratvm_
Roots penetrate easily to the c�nsolidated substza-
tum where they tend to mat on the surface_ Some
zoots enter the substratum thi•ough cracl:s. Water
moves on top af the sabstratum in winter. Available
water capacity is low. Rusioff is sloia ta medium,
and the hazard of erosion is moderate.
This soii is used for timber, pasture, berries,
and rotiv czops, and for urban development. Capability
unit IVe-2; woodland group 3d1.
Alderwood gra.velly sandy loa�n, 0 to 6 percent
slopes (AgB),--This soil is nearly ievel and
uridulating. It is similar to Aiderwood gravelly
sandy loam, 6 to i5 percent siopes, but in places
its suxface layei is 2 to 3 inches thicker. Areas
axe irregular in shape and range from 10 acres to
slightiy more than 600 aci�es in size.
Some aaeas are as much as 15 percent included
tJorma, Bellingham, Tukwila, and Sha3eaz soiis, all
of mhich are poorly drained; and some areas in the
vicinity of Enwaclaia are as much as 10 percent
Buckley soils,
Runoff is slrn�, and the erosion hazard is
slight.
'i'his Alderwood soi1. is used foz timber, pasture,
berries, and row crops, and for urban development.
Capability unit IVe-2; moodland group 3d2.
Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, i5 to 30_percent
slo es (AgD) .--Depth to the sni�stratum in this soil
varies within short distances, but is commonly
about 40 inches. Areas axe elongated and zange
from 7 to about 250 acres in size.
Soils included with this soi3 in mapping make
up no moie than 30 pez•cent of the total acreage.
Swne areas aae up to 25 percent Everett soils that
have slopes of 15 to 30 per•cent, and some areas axe
up to 2 percent 8eliingham, Norma, and Seattle soils,
which are in depxessions. Some azeas, especially
on 5qvak Mountain, in Newcastle Hills, and north of
Tiger Mountain, are 25 percent 8eausite and (}vali
soils. Beausite soils aze underlain by sandstone,
and Ovall soils by andesite.
Runof# is medium, and the erasion hazaxd is
severe. The slippaga potentia2 is moderate.
This Aiderwood saii is used mostly fox timbea.
Some azeas on the lower parts of slopes are used
foa pasture. Capability unit VIe-2; woodland group
3d1.
Aiderwood and Kitsap soils, very steep (AI:F),--
This mapping unit is abaut 50 percent Alderwood
graveily sandy loam and 25 percent Kitsap silt
loam, Slopes are 2S to 70 peicent. Distzibution
of the soi2s varies gYeatly within shart distances.
About i5 percent of some mapped areas is an
inc2uded, unna�ned, very deep, moderately coar•se
textuaed soil; and about 10 pexcent of some a=eas
is a very deep, coaxse-textured Indianola soil.
Drainage and permeability vary_ Runoff is =apid
to vezy rapid, and the ezosion hazazd is severe to
very severe. The slippage potential is severe.
These soiis az•e used for timbea, Capability
unit VIIe-1; woodland group 2d1.
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Arents, Aldenuood material consists of Aldenvood
soils that have been so disturbed through urban-
ization Yhat they no ionger can be classified with
the Alder�aood series. These soils, however, have
many similar features. 7'!ie upper part of the soil,
to a deptil of 20 to 40 inches, is brown to dark-
biown gravelly sandy loam. Below this is a grayish-
brown, consolidated and impervioas substratum.
Slopes genezally range from 0 to 15 percent.
These soils are used for uaban development.
Arents, Alderwood material, 0 to 5 percent si�es
(AmB).--In many areas thas soil is level, as a
result of shaping during construction foz uiban
facilities. Areas are rectangulaz in shape and
range from 5 acYes to about 400 acres in size.
Repsesentative paofile of Arents, Aldezwood
materia3, 0 to 6 percent siopes, in an urban area,
1,3fl0 feet west and 3�0 feet south of the northeast
corner of sec. 23, T. 25 N_, R_ S E.:
0 to 26 inches, dark-bxown {1flYR 4/3) gravelly
sandy loam, pale bzown (lOYR 5J3) d�y;
massive; slightly hard, very fziable, nfln-
stic}:y, nonplastic; many roots; medium acid;
abrupt, smooth boundary. 23 to 29 inches
thi ck .
26 to 6a inches, grayish-brown (2.5Y S/2) weal:ly
consolidated ta strongly consolidated glacial
till, light bro�vnish gzay (2.5Y b/2) dry;
common, madium, prominent mottles of yeliowish
brown (lOYR S/6) moist; massive; no zoots;
mediwn acid_ 1�1any feet thick.
The upper, very friable part of the soii exten�s
to a depth of 20 to 40 inches and ranges from dark
grayish brown to dark yel3owish brown.
Some areas are up to 30 percent incl�ed soils
that are similar to this soil materiai, but either
shalivwer or deeper over the compact substratum;
and some areas are 5 to 30 pe7cent very gravelly
Everett sails and sandy Indianola soils.
This Arents, Aiderwood soil is �aoderately well
drained. Permsability in the upper, disturb�d soil
material is modezately rapid to moderately slow,
depending on its compaction during constructian.
The substratum is very siow2y pe�eabie. Roots
penetrate to and tend to mat on the surface of the
consolidated substiatum_ Some roots enter'the
substratum through cracks. iYafier moves on top of
the subst�atinn in winter_ Available water capacity
is lola. Runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is
slight.
This soil is used for arban development. Ca-
pability unit IYe-2; woodland group 3d2.
Arents, Alderwood material, 6 Lo 15 percent
slvpes (AmC).--This soil has convex slopes. Areas
are rectangular in shape and r�ange fiom lU acaes to
about 450 acres in siae.
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REVIEW O� STORMWRTER REQUIREMENTS FRONf
C1TY OF FEDERAL WAY AND THE CITY OF TACOMR
Since this project is within the City of Federal Way but discharges stormwater to the City
of Tacoma's system, this review will focus on both Cities' stormwater manuals. The City
of Federal Way follows the 1998 KCSWDM, which has eight core requirements and five
special requirements. The City of Tacoma's 2003 Surface Water Management Manual
has ten minimum requirements and two additional requirements.
KCSWDM - Core Reauirement No. 1- Discharae at the Natural Location
TSWMM - Minimum Requirement No. 4- Preservation of Natural Drainaqe
Svstems and Outfalls
City of Federal Way:
The entire site drains west #o the City of Tacoma under existing and proposed
conditions. It will drain to an existing conveyance system which flows straight south in
Norpoint Way all the way to Commencement Bay.
City ofi Tacoma:
The entire site generally drains w+est eventually discharging to a catch basin at the sta�t
of the City of Tacoma's stormwater conveyance system in Norpoint Way. Fiows stay in
the City of Tacoma and continue in a conveyance system to Commencement Bay.
KCSWDM - Core ReQuirement No. 2- Offsite Analvsis
TSWMM - Additional ReQuirement No. 1- Off-Site Analysis and MitiAation
City of Federal Way:
"AI! proposed projects must submit an offsite anafysis report that assesses potential
offsite d�ainage impact associated with development of #he project site and proposes
appropriate mitigation of those impacts." (See Sec#ion 111 of this report)
City of Tacoma:
Since the site flows to Tacoma, this submittal includes a downstream analysis as
described in Volume t11 Chapter 4 of the City of Tacoma's Surface Water management
Manual. (See Section Ili of this repo�t, Offsite Analysis, for this in#ormation).
KCSWDM - Core Reauirement Wo. 3- Flow Controi
TSWMM -Additional ReQUirement No. 7- Flow Control
City of Federal Way:
The flow control facility will be located within the City of Federal Way. Based on the City
of Federal Way s#andards, the proposed onsite improvements (buildings, driveways and
the private access road) will introduce more than 90,000 square feet of new impervious
area; therefore, onsite storm water flow control is required. The project would propose
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to design a detention pond to a Level 1 Flow Control standard as set forth in the 1998
KCSWDM.
City of Tacoma:
Afthough the flow control facility will be located in the City of Federal Way, it will
discharge to the City of Tacoma's conveyance system; therefore the flow control needs
to be designed with this in mind. Per the TSWMM, Figure 3-4, the proposed onsite
improvements (buitdings, driveways and the private access road) wiii introduce more
than 10,000 square feet of effective impervious area; but not to Leach Creek or F1ett
Creek Watershed, nor does it discharge to fresh water. lt does not discharge #o an open
system so a qualitative downstream analysis in required. (See downstream analysis)
This analysis indica#es that the existing conveyance system will contain the design
flows, so flow control, per #he City of Tacoma may not be required. However, since it is
in Federal Way, it is required. The project proposes to design a detention pond using a
"continues rainfallrunoff modeling", which, since the si#e is in King County, w+ll be
KCRTS. It will discharge at a Level 'i per the KCSWDM, which means it matches the
existing si#e conditions 2 and 10 year peaks.
KCSWDM - Core Requirement No. 4- Convevance Svstem
TSWMM - Additional Requirement No. 1- Off-Site Analvsis
City of Federal Way:
"All engineered conveyance system element� for proposed projects must be analyzed,
designed and constructed to provide a minimum level of protection against overtopping,
flooding, erosion, and structural failure as specified".
The City of Federai Way's conveyance requirements for a new system are per Section
'1.2.4.1. The conveyance sys#em must be designed with sufficient capacity to convey
and con#ain (a# a minimum) the 25-year storm peak flow, assuming developed
conditions for onsi#e tributary areas and existing conditions for any offsite tributary
areas. The means to check the capacity o# the proposed conveyance system for the
Norpoint Heights Subdivision was Tab1e 3.2, page 3-10 of the 1998 KCSWDM. Insofar
as the project Natural Discharge Area is less than 10 acres and the majority ofi the
tributary area is detained, the King County Runoff Time Series (KCRTS) with 15-minute
#ime steps runoff computation method wili be used for the capacity analysis of the site.
The new conveyance system analysis and design will be done during the final stage of
this project.
City of Tacoma:
The City of Tacoma's conveyance requi�ements for a new system are per Volume 111,
Chapter 4. All pubfic and private pipe systems less than 24 inches in diameter shali be
designed to convey the 10-year 24-hour peak flow rate without surcharge.
All conveyance systems shall be designed for the fuli-deveioped conditions. The fuNy
developed conditions for the project site shall be derived #rom the percentage of
proposed and existing impervious area. For off-site #ributary areas, typical percentage of
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impervious area for fuliy developed conditions is provided in Tabie 4.1. Conveyance
systems shall be modeled as if no detention is provided upstream.
KCSWDM - Core Requirement No 5- Temporarv Erosion and Sedimentation
Control
TSWMM Minimum Requirement No 2- Construction Stormwater Pollution
Prevention
Wil! apply during the final design review.
KCSWDM - Core Requirement No 6- Maintenance and Operations
TSWMM - Minimum Requirement No. 10 - Operation and Maintenance
Will apply during the finai design review.
KCSWDM - Core Requirement No 7- Financial Guarantees and Liabilitv
TSWMM - Additional Reuuirement No. 2- Financial Liabilitv
Wiil apply during the final design review_
KCSWDM - Core ReQUirement No. 8- Water Qualitv
TSWMM - Minimum Requirement No. 6- Runoff Treatmen#
Since this project is in the City of Federal Way, but discharges to the City of Tacoma, it
needs to be developed for both jurisdictions. lt appears both will accept a combined
detentionlwetpond #acility.
City of Federal Way:
All proposed projects must provide water quality {WQ) facitities to treat the runoff from
new and/or replace pollution-generating impervious surfaces and pollution-generating
pervious surfaces. The si#e is located within a Basic Water Quality Treatment Area as
identified on the City of Federal Way Water Quali#y Applications Map. �
City of Tacoma:
The following projec#s require construction of stormwater treatment facilities (See Table
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Projects in which the total of the effective poltution-generating impervious surface
(PGIS) is 5,000 square feet or more in a threshold discharge area of the project, or
Projects in which the total of pollution-generating pervious surface (PGPS) is three-
quarters (314) of an acre or more in a th�eshold discharge area, and from which there is
a surface discharge in a naturai or man-made conveyance system firom the site.
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The Norpoint Heights Subdivision proposal wiil utiiize the proposed combined
deten#ion/wetpoo! facility as mitigation for water quality.
KCSWDM Special Requirement No 1- Other Adopted Area-Specific
Requirements
No other specific requirements are known for this site.
KCSWDM -Special Requirement No 2- FloodalainlFloodwa� Delineation
The 100-year Flood Piain does not enter this si#e.
KCSWDM -Special Requirement No. 3� Flood Protection Facilities
This requirement does not apply since the project is outside any defined floodpiains.
KCSWDM —Special Rectuirement No. 4- Source Controls
"Water quality source controls prevent rainfall and runoff from coming into contact
with pollutants, thereby reducing the iikelihood that pollutants will enter public
waterways and violate water quality standards." A combined detention and wetpoof
facility is proposed for water quality treatment of runoff from the paved surface
subject to vehicuiar traffic, prior to discharge into the downstream public drainage
system.
KCSWDM -Special Repuirement No. 5- Oil Control
After reviewing Section '1.3.5 of the KCSWDM, this site witl not be classified as a
high use site, and oil control will not be required.
TSWMM - Minimum Requirement No. 1- New Development
A!I new development shail be required #o comply with Minimum Requirement # 2. In
addition, new deveiopment that exceeds certain thresholds shall be required to
comply with additional minimum requirements as follows:
The following new development shall comply with Minimum Requirements # 1
through #5:
Crea#es or adds 2,000 square feet, or greater, of new, replaced, or new plus
- reptacet� impeniious suifiace area, or -
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Has iand disturbing activity of 7,000 square feet or greater.
In addition to compiying with the Minimum
fioilowing new deveiopmen# shali compiy wit�
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Converts 2.5 acres, or more, of native vegetation to pasture.
The � Norpoint Heights Residential Subdivision proposal wili utilize a combined
detention and we#pool facility as mitigation fior stormwater impacts.
TSWMM -Minimum Requirement No 2- Const Stormwater Poliution Prevention
SWPP �
All new developments and redevelopments shall compiy with Construction SWPP
Elements # 1 through 12, These requirements will apply during the final design
review.
T51I4�MlUi -�tiinimum Reoc�iremeni No, 3- Source Controi of i�otlution
All known avaiiabie ard reasar�able source contro! BMP's shall ba applied to aA
projects. Source ccr,trol BMP's shall be selected, designed, and maintained accordi�g
to this manuai.
These requirements will apply during the final design review.
TSWMM - Minimum Rectuirement No 5- On-Site Stormwater Manaaeme�t
The infiltration and disposal systems described in this Minimum Requirement shall oniy
be used with the pre-approvai of the City.
The soils under the Norpoint Heights Project are Alderwood soils which are generally
not too good #or infiltration systems. No infiltration systems are proposed.
TSWMM - Minimum Requirement No. 8- Wetland Protection
The Norpoint Heights site does not contain any recorded wetlands.
TSWMM - Minimum ReQUirement No. 9- Basin Planning;
No geographic specific requirements are known to exist downstream of this project.
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SUMMARY
Since this site is within the City of Federal Way but access and stormwater discharges
to the City of Tacoma, any design would have to accommodate the requirements of
both jurisdictions. The standards established for the finro jurisdictions are similar enough
to provide an acceptable design for both Cities.
The stormwater runoff from the project site will be collected from the access road, roof,
grass and landscaped areas, and conveyed through a pipe system to a combined
detention wetpond facility and then discharge to the City of Tacoma conveyance
system.
OVERALL SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS & PR�POSED MITIGATION
The summary of Section III "Off-Site Analysis", within this TIR indica#es this system is
adequate #or the discharge from the proposed combined detention lwet pond facility
design using the leve! 1 design parameters. No other mitigation is proposed.
Soils Information
The King County Soils Survey by the US Soils Conservation Service (1973)
generalizes the soils in the vicinity of this project as Alderwood Series; AgC. These
soils are made up ofi mostly poorly draini�g soils that have a weakly consolidated to
strongly consolidated substratum at a depth of 24 to 40 inches.
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PRELIMlNARY COlVDITIONS SUNiMARY
There are no preliminary conditions yet.
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OFFSITE ANALYSIS
This off-site review wiH follow both the City of Federal Way and City of Tacoma
guidelines.
Citv of Federal Wav:
(This portion follows the KCSWDM)
The following is a Preliminary Level I Downstream Anaiysis, which looks at the drainage
system 1/4 mile downstream of the site along with the five tasks outiined under the
Leve! 1 Downstream Analysis. (See Overali Drainage Map in Appendix).
The five Tasks are: Task 1- Study Area Definition and Maps
Task 2 - Resource Review
Task 3 - Field inspection
Task 4- Drainage System Description and Problem Screening
Task 5 — Mitiga#ion
Task 9- Study Area Definitions and Maps
See Figure 111 - A within this report is an overall map showing the project site and #he
downstream drainage path going south.
Task 2 - Resource Review
Since the site discharges to the City o# Tacoma a review of their downstream system
was conducted. From this review, flowrs go immediately into a conveyance system
which goes direc#ly to main storm line which goes directly to Commencement Bay.
There is no area which will have adverse affects or problems downstream of the project
site.
Task 3 - Field lnspection
A site inspection was conducted on 11-30-07 of the downstream system and the study
area. The inspection revealed that this area is generally a mixture o# older homes with
some newer homes and developments scattered #hrough-out the study area. Starting at
the Pierce County/King County fine, any flows would generally start in the new
conveyance sys#em built with the new Norpoint Way roadway improvements just a
coupie of years ago in the City of Tacoma. Flows will s#ay within this closed conveyance
system for the entire 'I /4 mile downstream review, and on to Commencement Bay.
Task 4- Drainage System Description ar+d Problem Screening
At the end of this proposal in Norpoin# Way there is a new storm system built with this
new road. The system staris with a coupie o# catch basins on either sid� of the new
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manhole. From this manhole there is a new 10" main storm line running in a northwest
direction to a second type 2 manhole. A 12 line continues in a westerly direct to a cast-
in-place manhole over an exis#ing 36" storm line. This line runs in a north-south
direction. Flows go south in this 36" main line to 29th Street NE were it tums east over
to Norpoint Way were i# turns again and continues south in Norpoint Way .
Task 5 — Mitigation
Since there are no known drainage issues with the downstream system, the proposed
mitigation would be to follow Federal Way's "�evei 1" detention and their "Basic" water
quality requirements in #he 1 998 KCS WDM.
Citv of Tacoma:
(This portion follows the TSW MM)
The following is a Qualitative Anaiysis under Additional Requirement #1 - Off-Site
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Analysis and Mitigation" as defined in the TS WMM, page 3-33.
This Quantitative Anaiysis has five tasks that are:
Task 1- Define and map the study area,
Task 2- Review all available infiormation on the study area,
Task 3- Field inspect the study area,
Task 4- Describe the drainage system, and its exis#ing and predicted
problems through observations and hydrauiic modeling of the City
specified �es9gn storm event described in Chapter 4 �/olume !i!.
Task �-Define and Map the Study Area
See Figure 111 - B within this report represents an overaH map showing the project site
and the downstream drainage path going generaliy south. This map generally shows
#he drainage basins that flow into this system. The study area is generally residential
with a few roads.
Task 2- Review a11 available information on the study area.
A review of the available infiormation was conducted wi#hin the City of Tacoma Surface
Water Management Manual along with the City of Tacoma's Public Works web site.
Per the TSWMM, this area is within the "Northeast Tacoma" wa#ershed area, which on
page 2- 13 describes this area as generally residential with open spaces and
undeveloped land. Most of this watershed discharges directly to Commencement Bay.
The sub-basin this project flows to discharges directly to Commencemen# Bay.
Flow control requirements, as defined in this section, call for projects which do not
discharge to a creek or caulch, which would include this p�o'tect, but are instead piped all
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the way to a marine out#a1f, require an offsite analysis for capacity. (This is done under
Task 4) This section also indicates that none of the stormwater discha�ges in this area
are to fish bearir�g streams. This would indicate that enhanced treatment for water
quality is not required.
Task 3-Field lnspecf the study area
A site inspection was conducted on .1'I-30-07 of.the downstream system and the
study area. The inspection revealed that this area is generaliy a mixture of older
homes with some newer homes and developments scattered throughout the study
area.
Starting at the Pierce CountylKing County 1ine, any flows would generally start in the
new conveyance system built with the new Norpoint Way roadway improvements
just a couple of years ago in the City of Tacoma
Flows will stay within this closed conveyance system for the entire ?4 mile
downstream review, and on #o Commencement Bay:
The enclosed conveyance system generatly starts at the new access road for this
Norpoint Heights Subdivision. Flows continue in a northwest direction until it enters the
main 36" line running nor�h/south in 59 Ave. NE . NE. Flows continue flowing south in
59�' Ave . NE until it reaches 29& S#. E. where it turns east and then south again in
Norpoint Way NE. Flows stay in Norpoint Way NE almos# all the way to
Commencement Bay. The conveyance sys#em veers off this road near the bottom of the
hill and discharges in a sma11 cove nex# to Commencement Bay.
There did not appear to be any excessive erosive areas along the conveyance
system's path.
Task 4- Describe the drainage system, and its existing and predicted problems
through observations and hydraulic modeling of the City specijied design
storm event described in Chapter 4 Volume lll
The following section reviews the existing conveyance system with developed
basins using S#ormshed a hydraulic modeling programs.
lt appears tfie downs#ream conveyance system is sized eorrectly for the deveioped
drainage basin in a 10 year storm event, see priniou#. Per City of Tacoma
requirements, oniy the conveyance system between a project and a 24" or iarger
main line needs to be reviewed, which is what is enclosed.
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SECTION IV
WATER QUANTITY AND QUALlTY
ANALYSIS AND DESIGR
As indicted in previous sections, this project proposes to provide flow control as
required by both the City of Federal Way and the City of Tacoma.
WATER QUANTITY
Area-Specific Flow Control Standards
Under the City of Federal Way, this project would be subject to Core Requirement #3
(Flow Contro!) which, a# a minimum, would need to comply with one of the three area-
specific flow control standards: Leve! 1, Level 2, or Levei 3, whichever applies per the
#hreshold informa#ion de#ailed in Section 1.2.3.1 of the 1998 KCSWDM. King Coun#y
Department of Natura! Resources has determined by the King County Ftow Control
Applications Map that a Level 1 Fiow Cont� appiica#ion would be appropriate for this
area. The City of Federal Way's F1ow Controi Map also shows this area as a Level 1_
KCRTS will be used for flow control modeiing of the development.
Under the City of Tacoma, per the Figure 3-4 of the TSWMM, the proposed onsite
improvements (buildings, driveways and the private access road) will introduce more
than 10,000 square feet of effective impervious area. However, i# does not discharge to
Leach Creek or F1ett Creek Watersheds, nor does i# discharge to fresh water, so only a
qualitative downstream analysis in required. The analysis in the previous section shows
the existing conveyance system wili con#ain the proposed flows, so the only control
required #rom Tacoma is a level 1.
The proposal is to design a detention pond using a"continues rainfalUrunoff modeiing",
which, since #he site is in King County, will be KCRTS. It will discharge, per Table
1.2.3.A of the KCSWDM, "match the existing 2-year to '! 0-year peak flow, which is
generaliy a Level 1.
Existing Site Hydrology
Existing conditions on #he Norpoint Heights Subdivision site consists of underbrush,
trees, one power pole, no buildings and gravel driveway al! in a fo�est condition. There
is only basin, Basin A(See Figure IV-A). Using KCRTS the site will be modeled as ti11
forest inciuding a portion of Norpoint Way NE righ#-of-way, as detailed in the area
delineation table below:
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SeaTac Region with:
1.0 Scale Factor,
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Reduced Rainfail Data.
The results of the analysis are shown as follows:
Flow Frequency Analysis (Existing Conditions)
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:predev.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
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Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
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0.197 2 2/09/Ol 18:00
0.054 7 1/06/02 3:00
0.147 4 2/28/03 3:00
0.005 8 3/24/04 20:Ofl
0_087 6 1/05/OS 8:00
0.151 3 1/18/06 21:00
0_128 5 11/24/06 4:00
0.252 i 1/09/OS 9:00
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Developed Condi#ions
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- - Peaks - - Rank Return Prob
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0.252 1 100.00 0.990
0.197 2 25.00 0.960
0.151 3 10.00 0.900
0.147 4 5.00 0.800
0.128 5 3.00 0.66'7
0.087 6 2.00 O.SOC
0.054 7 1.30 0.231
0.005 8 1.10 0.091
0.234 50.00 0.98fl
The developed conditions wili consis# of the Norpoir�t Heights Subdivision, new
roadway, pond, and landscape areas in Basin A. (See Figure IV) The sizing wiil use a
4,000 s.f. roof area fior each of the homes along with about 5,300 sf of impervious
p�ivate d�iveway. Developed land use types are delineated in the table below:
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Runoff files for the proposed conditions were performed using KCRTS software in the
SeaTac Region with:
Scale Factor = 1,
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The results of the analysis are shown as follows:
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Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:dev.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
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Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
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4.586 6
0.481 8
0.704 3
0.525 7
0.632 4
0.623 5
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Computed Peaks
2/09/O1 2:00
1/OS/02 16:00
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8/26/04 2:00
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Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:bypass.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
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0.012 7 2/09/O1 2:00
0.011 8 1/05/02 16:00
0.�15 3 12/08/02 16:OA
0.012 6 8/26/04 2:00
0.015 4 10/28/04 16:00
0.013 5 1J18/L'b 1E:00
0.018 2 10/26/Ob 0:00
0.023 1 1/09/08 6:00
Computed Peaks
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- - Peaks - - Rank Return Prob
(CFS) Period
1.18 1 100.00 0.990
0.764 2 25.00 0.960
0.704 3 10.00 0_900
0.632 4 5.00 0.800
0.623 5 3.00 0.667
0.586 6 2.00 0.500
0.525 7 1.30 0.231
0.481 8 1.10 0.091
1.04 50.Oa 0_980
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- - Peaks - - Rank Return Prob
(CFS) Period
0.023 1 100.00 0.990
0.018 2 25.00 0.960
0.015 3 10.00 0.90a
0.015 4 5.00 0.80a
0.013 5 3.00 0.66"7
0.012 6 2_00 0.500
0.012 7 1.30 0.231
0.011 8 1.10 0.091
0.022 50.00 0.98C
The allowable release rates from the pond for Basin A per the Level 1 Flow Control are
shown beiow:
BASIN A
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ibutarv Flow Rates
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icFS)
0.59
0.70
BYPASS
�ow RA�
0.01
0.02
ALL0INED
RELEASE RATE
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The data shown below demonstrate the required sizing for the detention pond per the
Levei 1 Fiow Control analysis.
Basin A
Pond Bottom Length: 88.5 ft
Pond Bottom Width: 29.5 ft
Side Slope: 3 H: 1V
Orifice #9: Ht = 0.0', Dia. = 1.32"
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Effective Storage Depth: 5.00 ft
Storage Volume: 23,427 ft
Type of Facility
Side Slope:
Pond Bottom Length:
Pond Bottom Width:
Pond Bottom Area:
Top Area at 1 ft. FB:
Effective Storage Depth:
Stage 0 Elevation:
Storage Volume:
Riser Head:
Riser Diameter:
Number of orifices:
Detention Pond
3.00 H:1V
88.56 ft
29.52 ft
2614. sq. ft
8161. sq. ft
0.367 acres
5.00 ft
901.00 ft
23427. cu. ft
0.538 ac-ft
5.00 ft
12.00 inches
2
Orifice # Height Diameter
(ft} (in?
1 0.00 1.32
2 4.00 1.26
Top Notch Weir: None
Outflow Rating Curve: None
Stage
(ft)
0.00
0.01
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.07
0.08
0.10
0.11
0.21
0.31
0.41
0.51
0.61
0.71
0.81
0.91
1.01
1.11
1.21
1.31
1.41
1.51
1.61
1.71
1.81
1.91
2.Oi
2.11
2.21
i.31
2.41
2.51
Elevation
{ft)
901.00
901.Oi
901.03
901.04
901.05
901.07
901.08
9fl1.10
901.11
901.21
901.31
901.41
901.51
901.61
901.71
901.81
901.91
902.01
902.11
902.21
902.31
902.41
9fl2.51
902.61
902.71
902.81
902_91
903.01
903.Z1
903.21
903.31
903.41
9U3.51
Full Head
Discharge
(CF5)
0.105
0.043
Storage
(cu_ ft) {ac-ft)
0. 0.000
26. 0.001
79. 0_002
105_ 0.002
132. 0.003
185. 0.004
211. 0.005
265. 0.006
292. 0.007
565. 0.013
545. 0.019
1132. 0.026
1427. 0.033
1729. 0.040
2039. 0.047
2356. 0.054
2681. 0.062
3014. 0.069
3355. 0.077
3703. 0.085
4060. 0.093
4424. 0.102
4797. O.i10
5177. 0.119
5566_ 0.128
5963. 0.137
6369. 0.146
6783. 0.156
7206. 0.165
7637. 0.175
8477. 0.185
8526. 0_196
8983. 0.206
Pipe
Diameter
(in)
4.0
Discharge
(cfs)
0_0�0
0.005
0.008
0.010
0.011
0.012
0_013
0.015
0.016
0.022
0.026
0.030
0.034
0.037
0.040
0.042
0.045
0.047
0.049
0.052
0.054
0.056
0.058
0.060
0.061
0.063
0.065
0.067
0.068
0.070
3.07i
0.073
0.074
PerCOlation
(cfs)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0_00
0.0�
0.00
0.00
Surf Area
(sq. ft)
2614.
2621.
2636.
2543.
2650.
2664.
2671.
2685.
2693.
2765.
2837.
2913.
2985.
3050.
3135.
3212.
3289.
3367.
3445.
3524.
3604.
3685.
3766.
384 8 .
3931.
4015.
4099.
4184.
4269.
4356.
4z43.
4531.
4619.
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-� �°_� a �-� ��. �.�'� � �� "
¢ y � .�_ ..� �-w...r�'3v":... ., ' . _ ..._._. ._
2.61
2.71
2.81
2.91
3.01
3.11
3_21
3.31
3.41
3.51
3.61
3.71
3.81
3.91
4.00
4.01
4.03
4.04
4.05
4.07
4.08
4.09
4.11
4.12
4.22
4.32
4.42
?.52
4.62
4.72
4.82
4.92
5.00
5.10
5.20
5.30
5.40
5.50
5.60
5.70
5.80
5.90
5_00
6.10
6.20
6.30
6.40
6.50
6_60
6.70
6.80
6.90
7.00
Hyd Inflow
1 1.18
2 0.59
3 0.59
4 0.62
5 0.70
6 0.37
7 0.48
903.6i
903.72
903.81
903.°.l
904.01
904.11
904.21
904:31
904.41
904.51
904_61
904.71
904.81
904.91
905.00
905.01
905.03
905.04
905.05
905.07
905.08
905.09
905.11
905.12
905.22
905.32
905.42
905.52
905.b2
905.72
905.82
905.92
906.00
906.10
906.20
906.30
906:40
906.50
906.60
906.70
906.80
906.90
907.00
907.10
907.20
907.30
907.40
907.50
907.60
907.70
907.$0
907.90
908.00
Outf low
0.89
fl . 42
0.15
0_14
D_13
0.09
0.08
9450.
9925.
iO409.
10903.
11406.
11917.
12439.
12969.
13509.
14fl59.
14618.
15187.
15766.
16355.
T6893.
16953.
17074.
17134.
17195.
17317_
17378.
17439.
17561.
17623.
18242.
18872.
19512.
20162.
20822.
21493.
22174.
228b6.
23427.
24138.
24860.
25592.
26336.
2'7090.
27856.
28633.
29420.
30219.
31030.
31852.
326$5.
33530.
34386.
35254.
35134.
37026.
37930.
38846.
39773.
0.217
0.228
0.239
0.250
0.262
0.274
0.286
0.298
0.310
0.323
0.336
0.349
0.362
0.375
0.388
0.389
0.392
0.393
Q.395
0.398
0.399
0.400
0.403
0.405
0.419
0.433
0.448
0.463
0.478
0.493
0.509
0.525
0.538
0.554
0.571
0.588
0.605
0.622
0.639
0.657
0.675
0.694
0.712
0.731
0.750
0.770
0_789
0.809
0.830
0_850
0.871
0.892
0.913
Peak
Stage Elev
5.18 906.18
5.09 905.09
5.00 906.00
4.70 905.70
4.56 905.56
3.fi5 904.65
2.70 903.70
0.076
0.077
0.079
0.080
0.081
0.083
0.084
0.085
0.087
0.088
0.089
0.090
0.092
0.093
0.094
fl.094
0.095
0.097
0.104
0.103
0.107
0.108
0.109
0.110
O.li7
0.122
0.127
0.131
0.135
0.139
0.142
0.146
0.148
0.460
1.030
1.760
2.550
2.840
3.100
3.330
3.550
3.760
3.960
4.150
4.320
4.500
4.660
4.820
4.970
5.120
5.270
5.410
5.550
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0_00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0_00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
A.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
U.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Storage
(Cu-Ft) (Ac-Ft)
24687. 0.567
24048_ 0.552
23424. 0.538
21338. 0.49U
20456. 0.470
14858. 0.341
9901. 0.227
4709.
4799.
4889.
4981.
5073.
5166.
5259.
5354.
5449.
5544.
5641.
5738.
5836.
5935.
6024.
6034.
6054_
6064.
6074.
6094.
6104.
6114.
6134.
6i44.
6245.
6347.
6449.
6552.
66%.
6760.
6865.
b971.
7057.
7164.
7272.
7380.
7490.
7600.
7711.
7822.
7934.
8047.
8161.
8275.
8391_
8506.
8623.
8740.
8858.
8977.
9096.
9217.
9338.
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Hyd R/D Facility Tributary Reservoir POC Outflow
outflow Inflow Inflow Target Calc
1 0.89 0.02 ******** ******* 0.91
2 0.42 0.01 ******** ******* 0.43
3 0.15 0.01 ******** 0.15 0.15
4 0.14 0.01 ******** ******* 0.14
5 0.13 0.01 ******** *s**:** 0.14
b 0.09 0.01 ******** 0.09 0.09
� 0.08 0.01 *+****** ******* 0.08
8 0.07 0.01 ****t*** **�**** fl.07
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Route Time Series through Facility
Inflow Time Series File:dev_tsf
Outflow Time Series File:rdout
POC Time Series File:dsout
Inflow/outflow Analysis
Peak Inflow Discharge: i.18 CFS at 6:00 on Jan 9 in Year 8
Peak Outflow Discharge: 0.893 CFS at 9:00 on Jan 9 in Year 8
Peak Reservoir Stage: 5.18 Ft
Peak Reservoir Elev: 906.18 Ft
Peak Reservoir Storage: 24687. Cu-Ft
. 0.567 Ac-Ft
Add Time Series:bypass.tsf
Peak Summed Discharge: 0.912 CFS at 9:00 on Jan 9 in Year 8
Point of Compliance File:dsout.tsf
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:dsout.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
(CFS)
0.426 2 2f09/O1 1b:00
0.079 7 12/28/Ol 16:00
0.135 5 2/28/03 6:00
0.072 8 8/26/04 4:00
0.092 6 1/OS/OS 8:00
0.140 4 1/18/06 21:00
0.152 3 li/24/06 6:00
0.912 1 1/09/OS 9:00
Computed Peaks
-----Flow Frequency Analysis------
- - Peaks - - Rank Return Prob
(CFS) Period
0_912 1 100.00 0.990
0.42b 2 25.00 0.960
0.152 3 10.00 0.900
0.140 4 5.00 0.800
0.135 5 3.00 0.667
0.092 6 2.00 0.500
0.079 7 1.30 0.231
0.072 8 1.10 0.091
0.750 50.00 0.98C
TABLE IV.4
Pond Flow Sum
BASiN A ALLOWED
ST�RM EVENTS RELEASE RA
,__.:,
2 Year O.D9
10 Year 0.15
E � .RE.LEASE RATE
�CFS�
0.09
O.i 5
Aiso see Appendix for complete computer prin#outs for Basin A.
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WATER QUAI.{TY
As indicted in previous sections, this project also proposes to provide water quality
control as required by both the City of Federal Way and the City of Tacoma.
Reviewing the Federal Way Surface Water Resources Map, the "basic water quality" is
required for this project.
Under the City of Tacoma, since this project does not discharge to fish bearing stream,
it would not need enhanced treatment fior water quafity, but it will be a project with a
to#al of 5,000 square fieet or more ofi pollution-generating impervious surface (PGIS) in a
threshold discharge area, so it would be subject to the "Basic Treatment" options.
The proposed Norpoin# Heights Residential Subdivision will utilize a combined
detention/wetpool facility as mitigation for water quality. Since the bottom of the
proposed detention/wetpoo! fiacility is less #han 1,500 SF, no access road to the bottom
is proposed.
The following is a wet pond calculation shee# from King County;
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WETPQND SIZING WORKSHEET
Summary of the 1998 Surface Water Design Manual Requirements
Projeci Name: Norpoint Heights 1453-002-007
METHOD OF ANALYSIS (see p. 6-68)
Step 1) Determine Volume factor, f
Basic Size? f =
[,arge Size? f =
3 Consult WQ requirement(Section i.2.8)
4.5 to determine if basic or large size needed
Step 2) Determine rainfall R for mean annual storm
Rainfall (R) 0.039 (feet) Required from Figure 6.4.1.A
Step 3) Calculate runoff from mean annual storm
V ={0_9A 0.25A�+ O. IOA�+ 0.01 A�) * R
A; tributary area of impervious surface
A� tributary area of till grass
A iributary area of till forest
A tributary area of outwash grass
R= rainfail from mean annual storm
Vt volume of runoff from mean annual storm
Step 4) Calcuiate wetpool volume
V
f = Voiume factor
V = volume runoff, mean annual storm
V� = Volume of the wetpool
88293 (f�
45588 (ft
0 (ft
-- 0 ��)
0.039 (ft)
3544 (ft )
Determine now
Determine now
Determine now
Determine now
From Step 2
3 (unitless) From Step 1
3544 (ft Erom Step 3
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Step 5) �etermine wetpool dimensions
a) Determine geometry of first celi
Volume in first cel! 3189 (ft')
Dep#ii h lst cell (minus sed. Stor.) 3(ft)
Determine horizontal xs-area at surface at mid-depth using A,,,, = V,
A„„ 1063 {f�)
Mid-width 33 (ft)
Mid-length __ 33 {ft)
Z= Side slope length: _(H): i(V)
2(h/2 * Z) _
Find top dimensions by adjusting for shape geometrics
Top width
Top Len�t6
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2 (ft) 3:1 recommended
6 (ft)
39 (fr)
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1490 (�)
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b) Determine gemoetry of second cell
Volume in second ce(1
Depth h of 2nd cell
Determine horizontal xs-area aT mid depih using A m �d — V� a /h
A m�d =
Mid-width
Mid-length
Determine xs-area at surface
Z= Side slope length: _(H): i(V)
2(h/2 * Z) _
Top width
T,�, length
A,,� _
Adjust Ce112 width to match cell 1
Adjust Cel! 2 length using A,�
Geomehy check: overall pond L: W at mid depth = 3: 1
Pond width (mid-depth)
Cell 1 length (mid-depth)
Cell 2 length (mid-depth)
Pond length (mid-depth) = cel 1+2
Lmid � Wmid
Must be 65-75%
See Section 6.4.1.2
7441 (ft')
3 {ft)
Used to check L: W
1860 (ft'")
43 (ft)
43 (8)
3:1 recommended
1 (ft)
3 (ft)
46 (ft)
46 (ft)
2i28 (ft )
39 (ft)
55 (ft)
33 (ft)
33 (ft)
52 (ft)
85 (ft)
2.60
Step 6) Adjust shape of �ond tQ blend into site (re�omzneneded)
. Use the same side-slopes and depth as above
March pond surface area for each cell
Make sure L:W raiio sti113:1, or if one-celled, 4:1
Step '� Design rest of pond (see Criteria p. 6-72)
Internat Benn
Inlet & Outlet
Primary overflow
Access
Other Design Details (Sections 6.2.2, p. 6-18, 6.2_3, p.20 and 6.2.4, p. 6-22)
Sequence of Facilities
Setbacks
Sideslopes, fencing, embankment
Total wetland surface area estimate
Surface area 1 st cell + 2nd cell + area for internal berm + area for access ramp
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SECTION V
SPECIAL REFORTS AND STUDIES
Enclosed a soils report and infiltration report is part of this preliminary Technical
Information Report.
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5007 Patific Hwy. E, Saite ?A
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January i 6, 2048
Landmark Homes� Inc.
PO Box 26i i 6
Federa! Way, WA 98093-21 i 6
Attettfion: Mt. Larry Kirtg
Mr. David Litawi#z
Geoted�rucai Englneering Services
Prop�ed Residenfi�al Davelopmer�
Norpoint Residential P1a#
Browr�s Poirtt Area
Federal Way, Washingt�n
Job: Lrandmari�cHm.Norpoint.RG
iNTRODUCTlt3N AND SCOPE
This report summarizes our site observanons and provldes geotechntcai
recommendations an� deslgn criterta for the proposed Nor�int Resider�tia! Plat �o be located
r�c►cth o# Norpoin� Way in ihe Brow�s Polni area of Federa! Way, Washington. The general
iocation of ti3e site is shown on the �cin9ty Map, Figure 1.
Our un�e�s#andir�g o# tha p�oject is bas�d on o�ir discuss�ons wlth you and Mr. Stuart
Scheuerman of ESM (chr11 engineerj, a review of the pretim�nary ptans provlded, and on our
e�e�ience in the area. We understa�d tl�at current plans call #or creatMg a new roadway for
approxlmately 94 resldential lo#s wit�i associated driveways and utilities. The�site
coMlguratlon and topography is illustrated an ttie Sfite Ptan, Figure 2.
The pu�poss af our servlces is to evaluate the sur�ace and subsurface cond'dions at
#he site as a basis 1or addressing ttie Federal Way Criticat Areas �rdinance as we11 as
addressing fhe poten�a! of t�e site soils for supporting a stonnwater det�ntion pond. We have
also inctuded geoiechnicai �ecommendations and deslgn crite�ia for the project. We received
y�ur written authoriza#i�n on December 28, 2007. Spec{flcally, the scope of senrices for this
project wiit lnclude the followln�:
1. Rev�ewing the avaaabie geologic, hydrogeoiogic ant� geotechnical da#a ior the site
2.
3.
4.
5.
�area.
Evaluating the shatlow subsurface condltlons a# the si�e by obseniing open test pits at
the site.
Addressing the approp�ate geotechnicat regulatory requiremen�s for #he praposed s+te
development, per any City o# Federat Way CAO requirements.
Providtng geotechntcal recommendations ior site grading including site preparaiion.
subgrade preparation, �11 ptaceme�t cr�terta, suitabllity of on-sita soiis for use as
structural fifl, temporary anc! permanent cut and ffll slopes, and drainage and e�asion
conirof ineasures.
Providlr�g recommenda�o�s and design crlteria for c�r�ver�ttonat faunda�on and �loor
stab support, fnctuding aliowabie bearing capacity, subgrade moduius,laterai
reststance values and estimates of settlement. �
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6. Providir�g racommendations and design criteria for ti�e design of convendonal
subgrade/retaining wails, including backfill and drainage requirements �ate�at deslgn
loads, and laterai resistance values.
7. Providing rec�rnmenda#tons ior pavement subgrade preparaaon.
8. Praviding appropr}a#e IBC selsmic design parameters #or tt�e proposed residen�ai
structures.
SiTE GOND{T10NS
Surtac� Conditions
The proposed Norpoin# resident3al plat is located in an area ofi estabiished nesldeMial
developrnent. The subjec# praperty consists of fwo adjoining tax parceis that a�e generaiiy
re�tanguiar in shape. Tfie site is bounded by Worpoint Way NE on t�e West. existmg residential
dsvelo}xnerrt on the east, north, and south. Tha King — Pierce Cocuriy line t�isects extreme
southvu�st c,omer o# the site. The slte c�figura�txf for proposed developmer�t is �lustrated on
the Stte Plan, �tgure 2.
The project site is siivated on fhe west margin of a locai t�r�aphic ridge. The gramd
surface at the site is generally flat to gently sio�ing tn the no�east po�+on of the site and ger�iy
to moderatefy stoping to the wes# tn the rema�ning area. Stopes at the s[te range fram
approximately 5 percent to 20 percent,
The site is currentiy vegetated with young aider and mapte, and scattered small coni�ers
with a low understory o# vine ma�ie, r�ative wandering biacktferry, and occasionat hucklebeRy.
hdiy and satal Locatizeai areas oi invas�ve biackberry and grasses oc�ur. No evidence crf
star+ding water, seeps or springs were obs�erved on the si�e. No ev�dence of erosion cx s�pe
ir�stabilit�+ was observed a# the sHe or the adjacerrt areas.
Si#e Soits
Atthough ihe subject properry is located in sn area that is not mapped by the Sfl3!
Survey tar Pierce County {US�A Naiural Resource Conservation Service web soil surveyj,
the adjacent properties io the no�th are mapped as being underlain by the Aldervrv�ood graveliy
sandy k�am (1C} soiis thai form on 6 to 1S percen# sfopes The Aiderwoot� soifs ate derived
from glaciai filf and are ciass�isd as having a"moderate" potenUa! for erosion when e�osed.
An excerpt from #he NRCS sotls map for #he s�te area is inctuded as Figure 3.
As prevlousfy sta#sd, we abserved no evidence ot slgn(ficant erosion at the site at the
�me of our slta vis'st.
Stte Geofogy
According to the Geologfe map of the Tacoma Nortt� 7.5 m/nute Quadrangla Pisa.�e
Counfy, Wash/ngton in revlew (Troost, K.G.� Booth, D.B., and Borden, R.K.), the site is in an
area ur�de�airi by giaclal ot�twash deposits {Qvr) and glaciat tUl (Qvt). The outwash and �il
deposits were deposited during the Vashon stade o1 the Fraser Gfacia�on, approximately
12,Ofl0 to 15,000 years ago. The outwash deposi#s generally consist of a pooriy slratified
mixtura of sand and gravel ihat may �ocaliy conialn siit. cobbies or boulders. Tha Vashon
g�ci�al �Il was deposited at the base of the advancing g�aclal !ce and subsequer�ily overr3dden
by the giadai ice. As such, #he glacial �It is considered densety consolidated offer high
strength characteris#ics. The outwash depasits are considered normalfy consotidaled and
affer moderate s�reng#h cnaracterlstics. An excerpt of #he Geologic Map is attached as
Figure 4.
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Subsurface Conditions
Dur interpretation of the subsurface conditions at the sita are based on ouf site
observations. data revisw and experience in the area. The e�ctsUng open test pits observed at
the site ranged from 4.5 to 7 fest in depth and ganerally conf'irmed the mapped strat�graphy. In
general� the test pits encountered Y� to 1-#00# of forest dufl and topso7 manding sanai and gravei
wi#h va�iabfe amounts of sllt and cobbles. We interpret this sand and gtavei material to be
recessionai outwash deposits. The �es# plts on fhe sout�west porbon of the s�te encountered
the sand and gravei to depths of up 3o B feet Glacial �'ti was enca�ntered at depths of 5 to S
feet below the ground surface. Tes# pits in the norttieast portion ofi the site enc�s.�Mered
beiween 3 and 4 feet of oulw�ash sar�d and gravel over gfadal b'f1.
Tfie recessiona! outwash sand with gravef soils were in a medlum dense to dense condition.
'fis autwash was unde�tain by dense to very dense glacia! till. AEthough no groundwater
seepage was observed, localized mottling was observed in the upper portion of the giaaal tiU in
several ot the test pits in the wsst pc�riton fl# the siie. This would suggest a seasonal perched
groimdwater condi�on, likely above the dense giacial tili. Perched groundwa#er #ypicaiiy
develops when the vsrtical tr�filtra#ion of preclpl#ati�n ihrough a more pem�eabie soli is slowed
at depth by a deeper� less permeabte soIi type. The greatest volume of perched water wlq
tikeiy occur in late spring or early summer foliowing the wet weather season.
Landslide Hazard tndica#ors -- per Ci#y of Federa! Way Municipai Code, Chapter 16.24
The C�ty �f Federa! Way Municlpai Code, Chapter 18.24 defines geotogkaily
hazardaus areas because of thelr susceptlbility to erosian, lar►dsliding, selsmic or other
g$ological even#s are not sulted to commercial, residentiai or indust�lai development
cansistent with pubfic heafth or safety concerns. L.andstide hazard areas are ihose areas
potentlatiy subject to episodic downsio� movemer�: of a ma�s of so3i ar rock inciutiing but noi
Iim3ted to the follawing areas:
a. Any area wlth a combinaiion of:
i. Siopes greater #han 15 percent;
2. Permeabie sed�ment (predominately sand and gravei) overiying relatively
impermeabie sedlment or bedrock (typicaQy sl�t and ciay); and
3. Sprl�gs vr groundwater seepage.
b, Any area which has shown movement during the Nofocene epoch, from i4,0� yea�s ago
to the present, or v+r�ich is underlaln by ranass wastage deb�is o# tha# epoch.
c. Any area poten#ially unstable as a resutt of rapid stream �ncision, stream bank erosior+ or
undercutting by wave ac#ivn.
d. Any area foCa#ed in a ravine or on an active alluvlal fan� presentiy or potenf�aily subject to
inundatlon by de#�ris flows or itooding.
e. Thase areas idanti�ied by the United Sfa#es Depa�ment of Agricutture Soil Cor�servation
Servrce as having a severe timitatlon for building site devetopment.
f. Those areas mapped as Class U{unstable), UOS {unstable oid si'�des), and URS {crostable
recent sildes) by the Department of Ecak�gy.
g, S1o�es having gradients grea#er than 8U percent subject ta ra�kiail during seismic shaking.
Erosian Hazards — pe� City of �ieraf 1Nay Chapter 18.24
The City of Federal Way Municipai Code� Chapter 18.24 de�ines erosfor� hazard areas
as generaliy r�nsistl�g of areas having sevsre ta very severe erosion hazard due to na#ura!
�gen#s such �s �Ind, raln, splash, frost acti�n or stream flaw. The Everett and Harsline sais
mapped in the site area are listed as having a pmoderatep potentfat for eroston when e�osed.
'fiese soiis are afso listed as befng wetl drained to mode�ately well dratned and havl�g a
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No evidence of erosion or siope instabtlit�r wras observed at the site a# the �me of our
sfte visit.
Selsrnic Hazards - per Ctty o! Federal Way Chapter 9 8.24
The City of Federal Way Municipal Cade, Chapter 18.24 defines seismic t�azard areas
as fhose areas subjec# to severa rlsk oi eart�quake damage as a rasult ai seismically
induced ground shaking, slope fallure, settlement or soii liquefacl�n, or surface fauiqng.
Thsse conditions occur in areas underiain by cahesionfess solis oi 1ow density usua�y �
association with a shallflw graundwater table.
Ac�rding to the Selsmic Zone Map of the United States co�#alned in Flgure i 6-2 of
ihe i 997 IBC (lntemationai Building Code), the project site ts located withln Se1smlc Risk
Zone 3. Based on the subsurface condi#tons obsen+ecJ at the site, we iMe�pret #he structuraf
site condi�ons to corresponds wi#h a setsmic Soit Proil�e #ype SD, (Site C1ass "0") as deflned
by Table 16i�.1.� in the 2003 iHC documents. Thts is based on the likeiy rar�ge ofi equivalent
SPT (Standard Peneira#ion Test) blaw coun#s for the soil types �served in fhe site area.
These conditlons were assumed ta be represerrtative for the cond�ions beyond the depths
explflred. Structures loca#ed at the s1�e that are c�nstructed in accordance with the appropriate
seismic criteda wlti have the same r3sk as other designed structures in the Pu� Sound area.
conrc�.us�o�s
Based on #he results af aur data rev�ew, site reconnaissance� subsurface explorations
and our experienc� in the area, tt is flur opinton that the sfte is suitabie for#ha proposed
residentiai plat developman#. Gradng a# tt�e site 1s expscted io be limited to lc�calized cuts
and �iNs to meet the daslgn grades. Cornrentiona4 foofings may be ub'laed in afeas ofi medium
dense ia dense r�ative soi1� or where tiie oid fitl materiai is recompacted foliawing removai of
the large orgar�ic debds. The infittration oi stormwater �noff frorn #he roadways wlii not likety
be feasibfe at this site. The tnii{tra�on of roo# runo#F is feaslble based on �he amourst of
grading tha# axurs at the sits.
Pertinent canclusions and geotechnical recommendat+ans regar3d'+ng the design and
c�nstructian o# the proposed developme►rt are presenied bel4w.
Landsilde Hazards- per C�ty of Federai Way Chapter'i8.24
The City of Federal Way Municlpal Code, Chap#er 18.24 uses #he above reierenced
checklist #o define a landslide ttazard area.
Slopes grea#er than 15 percent were observ�d on the sits, but r�o imparmeable
sediment o� groundwater seepage were observed. No areas of htstoric mass movement is
mapped or observed on the site. No areas o# stream inc�sion, strsam banic eroslon or
undercu#ting by wave action were obsenred at the time of our site v�sii. No ravines or o�► an
acliva alluviai fan were observed Qn or adjacen# to the si�e at the t�nne of our slte visit. The
USDA SCS maps �he Everett and Harsiine soils an the si#e as having "modecate" 11mi3ations
for buifding sfte developmen#. No siQpes grea#er than SO percent were observed on #he siie at
the t3me of our visit.
Based on our observations of tha si#e and rev�ew o# pubfished infortna#ion, ihe site
does no# havs any abovs listed indlcators and therefore is not c�ass�ied as an active landsfide
haza�d area.
S#�eep �I�,c� H�a� 1ndJaators - r�er City of Federa! Wa� Munldpat Code, t�a�ter 18.24
The City of Federal Way Municipai Code, Chapter 18.24 de��es steep slape hazard
areas as tfiose areas wit� a siope of 44 percent or greater and with a ve�ical reiiel of 10 or
more feet, a verticai rise of 10 feef or more for every 25 feet of hor3zor�i distance. A s! �S
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delineated by es#ablished its toe and top and rneasured by averaging the indinafion over at
least i0 fee# of vertica! re(ief.
We d1d not observe any siopes of 4fl percent or greater on the site.
Erosion Hazards — per City ot Federa! Way C[�apter i 8.24
Based on our site observations and explorations, it is our �inian that r,or�ve�iona!
erosion control measures wi11 provtde adequate erosion mitigation at trds site. We rec:ommend
that #emporary and psrmanent erosion con#roi measures be installed ar�d mairrtained dur(ng
c�struction or as soon as praciicai therea!#er, to limit the �flux of water on#o expc�sed soiis
andlor disturbed araas. Erosion conirol measures should inciude, but should no� be timited
to, bemns and swates with check darrys ta dlrect surface water runoff, ground cove�lproisction
tn exposed areas and silt fences where appropriate. Graded areas shouid be shaped to
avold co�cen#rations of runof# onto cu� or fll! slopes, na#urai stapes or other erQSion-sensl�ve
a�eas. Temporary ground cover/protection such as jute ma##ing, exce�sfor ma#tlr�, waad
chips or ciear plast�c shes#ing rnay be used uniil the permanent erasia� pro#ec�n is
establlshed. .
Seismlc Hazards — per C9ty of Federal Way Chapter f 8.24
The City of �ederal 1Nay Munfc(pal Code, Chapter 18.24 deiines selsmic hazard areas
as those areas subject to sev�re risk of earthquake damage as a resuft of setsmicaliy
induced ground shaking, stope fafture, satttement or soif liquefaction, or surfar.e iau!#ing.
These condi�ons occur in areas underlaln by cohasloniess sotis oi 1ow density usuai�r in
association with a shailow groundwater table.
Basea! on our review of the subsurtace condi�or�, we conclude that the site soi�s are not
sus�eptible io liquefact+�on. The near-surface soils are ger,eratlY i� a medium dense to oonditlon
and ths sta�c wa#er tabte is located betow the soiis encaunterad at the site. Shaking af the
already dense soii is not apt to produce a der�ser ctir�igura�on and subsequen�y excess pure
water pressures ar� no# likely to be produced.
uquefactlon ts a phenomenon where there i� a reducc#ion or compiete loss of soi!
strengih due #a an inerease in water pressure. The increase in pore water ptessure is
induce� by seismic vibra�ons. l..i�uefaction malnly affects geologlcalfy �ece�t deposi� ot
loose, fine-grained sands that are below the groundwater table. Based on the der+sity and
coarse-grained nature of the gtadally derived solfs observed on ihe siie, and the ladc of a
groundwater tabie� it is our opinion #haf the risk for liquefacfion to occu� at ttils s�e du�ing an
eartf�quake is negligibie.
Site Preparotion .
Areas to be graded shoutd be ci�a�ed of deteterious mattet including any existing
structures� foundaUons, abandoned utiiity l�r�es, debris and vege#atior�. The poriions of the
site sfil� covered witli vegetation should be stripped of ar�y forest dufii a�d organic-laden soils.
These mater+als can be stockpiies and later used ior eroslon conirol or shouid be remc�ved
from the site.
Where piacemen# o# f�i materiat is r�quired the stripped/e�osed subgrade areas
shoutd be compact�d to a�rm and unyielding surface pr�or to placement of any mi.
Excavafrons #or debris removal should be backfllled with structurat ilti compacted to #he
densi#tes described in #he "5tructural Fll!" sec#ion of this repart.
We recammend that a member oi our staff evaivate the exposed subgrade cond'�#ions
a#ier removal of vege#atian and topsoil stripping is com�ieted an� prior to placement of
structural fili. The expased subgrade soil shauld be proot-rc�lled with heavy n�bbe� ti�ed
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equipment during dry weather or prflbed with a 1/2-Inch-diame#er steel rvd during wat
weatfier conditlons.
Any soft, loose or atherwise unsui#abis areas dellneated dur+ng proofrot�ing or probing
shautd be recampa�#ed, it practical� or over-excavated and replaced with stn+c#urai fill, based
on �#he recommendations ofi our slte representative. The areas �of o!d fiil rnateria! should be
evaluated during grading operations #o de#ermine if they need mifigation; recompacfion or
removai.
Structurai Fiti
Ail ma#erial ptaced as fiii assoc(ated with mass gradin�, as utiliiy trench ba�kflll, under
buiiding areas, ar under roadways sho�ld ba placed as st+vctural fiii. The structura! iili should
be piaced !n horizontal liffs of approprta�te thickness to attow adequate and untf�sm
compac#ion of each liffi. Fili should be cornpacted to at least 95 perceni of MDD (maximum
dry denslty as determined ln accordance with ASTM D-155�.
The appropriate lif� thickness will d�per�d on the fiU characterlstics and compac4or�
equipmen# used. Vlte rec�mmend #�at the appropriate lift thickr�ss be evaluated by our fieid
represeritative during txmstruc#ian. We recommend that our representative be present during
sfte �rading activifies to observe the work at�d perform field dens�ty► #ests.
The suitabitity of material for use as structu�at filt will depend on the gradat�on and
moisture content of the soii. As the amourrt of #ines (mater�al passing US No. 2UU sieve)
increases, so� becomes increasingly sensitive to smalf changes In moisture content and
adequate t�m�ctian b�comes more dffitcuit to achieve. During wret i+veather, we
recomrne�d use o? we11-graded sand and gravel ww�fhh less than 5 percent {by welght) passing
#he US No. 20{� sieva based on t�at fraction passing the 314-inch sleve, such as Gravel
Badcfiti for Walls {9 9# prolonged dry weather prevaiis du�ng the earthwork and
foundat+�n installation phase of cansin�ctlon, higher fines content (up to 1� ta 12 percent) will
be acceptable.
Material placed #or structural fi[i should be free of debris� organ[c matter, trash and
cobbles g�ea#er than 6-inches in diameter. The moisture cari#ent o# the flll rnateria! should be
adjusted as necessary for proper campaction.
Suitabtfity of O�-Si#e N[ater�als as FI11
Durir� dry weather constnac�on� any non-arganlc on-site sail may be conskiered for
use as sfructura! f�l; provtded it meets tf3e crlteria descn'bed above ln the st+vcturai fitl secfion
and can be r�mpacted as recamm�nded. lf #�e soil material is over-optlmum in moisture
cxurten# when excavated, it wUt be necessary to asra#e or dry Ihe soii prtor to pfacement as
stru�tural iill. We generally did not observa tfi�e site salis to b� excessively mais� at #he �me
oi our subsurface expforatlon program.
The na#ive outwash soils at the sl�e generally canslst of sand with varying amounts of
gravel, cabbies ar�d siit. These soils are generafly comparabie tfl "comman pit rur+" materia!
and wifi be s�ri#abfe for use as structural tNt provlded #t�e moisture content is mairrtained wi�h9n
4 percen# of the optimum mois#ure level. The undsrlyin� glacia! tttl soiis contain a higher flnes
cantent and will likety be unsuttabie for use as strucit�ral flti �ur�ng or fotlowing extended
perivds ofi wet �reather.
We recommend #ha# compieted graded-areas be resficted from tra#iic or protected
prior to wet wea�er condi�lons. The graded areas may be �rotected by paving, plac�r�g
asphatt-treat$d base, a layer of #ree-draln�ng materiai such as pit run sand and gravel or
c{ean crushed racic ma#erial con#alning iess than 5 p�rcent flt3es, or some coml�na�on of #he
above.
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All job site safety issues and preca�.�tions are the responsibll"�fy oi the coMractor
providing serv�ces/work. The following cut/fill slope guidelines are provided for planning
pur�oses onty.
Temporary cut stopes witf likely be necessary during grading operations or utilily
inslaAatbn. As a generai gulde, temporary slopes o# 1.5H:1 V(Horizontal:Vertical) or flatte�
may be used #or temporary cs�ts in the upper 3 to 4#eet of the sotl� that are weathefed to a
loose/medium dense condi�ion, where as temporary stopes as s#eep as 3/4H:i V can be used
iri the very dense unweafhered giacial till. Where ground water seepage is encoun#ered,
fiatter temporary slopes may be required. These guidelines assume tha# al1 su�tece loads are
kept a1 a mfnlmum distance of at least one haf� the depth of the cut away from the top of the
stope and that significant seepage ls not present on the sfope far,e. Flatter cut slopes wib be
necessary whsre significant ravel�ng or s�epage occurs.
We recflmmend a maximum siope of 2H:1 V for permanent cut and fiN slopes in areas
of inedinm dense sand and grave{. it shouhi be �ecognized tha# stopes of this nature do ravei
and requlre �casivnal maintenance. Where raveiing or maintenance is unacceptable� we
recommend that flattar slopes or re#alning systams be cansid�red. iNhere 2H:1 V siopes are
no# feasible a� these solls, retaintng struc#ures shoulr� be considered. Wi�e�e retaining
structures are greatar #han 4#eet in hetght (bottom ofi foc�ing #o top af structure) or have
slopes of greater than 15 percer�t ataove them, they should be engineered.
Foundat�on Sup�rt
Based on the encourrtered subsurface soil cond�ians encountered across the site, we
recommend that spread fooiings for the new residences be founded an dense to very dense
native g�cial tili flr an stnacturai fili �a# extends to suitabie t�ative sails.
The soi! a# the base af the excava�ons shauki be d�sturbed as Utt�e as possible. Atl
ioose, soft or unsultabls ma#e�a1 shflutd be removed or recompac#ed, as approprlate. A
representabve from our �irm should observe the ioundafk�n excavati�ns to determine if
suitable bearing surfaces have been prepared, particutarly in the a�eas where the foundador�
w!u be situated o� #i!! material.
We recommend a minimum widih t�f 2 feet for isolated foo�ngs and at least 16 inches
#or continuaus waq faotings. Ali footing ef$ments shoutd be embedded at leas# 18 inches
below grade for frost prote�tion. Foo�ngs fvunded as dascdbed abave can be designed
usl�g an allowaWe saii bea�ir�g capacity of 2,600 psf (pounds per square foof) for cmmbined
dead and long term Ihre loads. Tha welghf of the footing and any overiyyi�r�g back�ll may be
neglecterl. The aliowabfe bearing value may be increased by one-third for fransient loads
such as those induced by seismic events or wind loads.
La#era! k�ads rnay he raslsied by friction on the base of foo#ngs and itoor s�abs and as
passlve pressu�e o� the sides of footings. WE recommend #hat an ailowabfe coefflcient of
frlctian of 4.35 be used to catcula#e fr�tior� b�tween the conc�ete and the undedying st�it.
Passlve pressure may be d�termined using an ailowable equtvalent fiuirf d�nsirt�► of 300 pcf
�pounds per cubtc #aot}. Fac#ors ai safie�y have been appiied to these vatues.
Vlle estimate that se#tlemer�ts of #ootings deslgned and constructed as recvmmended
wili be less than i inch� fc�r the ar�ticipated load conditions, wi#h differentiai settiements
between comparably toaded footings of i/2 Inch or 1ess. Mos# of the sei�ements should
occur essentiaAy as loads are being appTied. However, disiurbance o1 the foundaUon
subgrade du�ng conshc»cHon could resul# ln larger settlerner�s than predicted. _
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Stabs-on-grade, # constructed, should be supported on the medivm dense r�ative sa'!s
or on struc#urai fil! prepared as described above. Aray arsas of ald fi11 rnateriai shfluid be
evatuated during grading acttvity for suitabilily of structural support. Areas ot slgnificant
organk debrls should be �emoved.
We recommend #hat floor slabs be direc#!y unde�lain by a cap�'ilary break materiai w1#h
minimum 6-inch thickness of coarse sand, pea gravei, ar gravel cantaining less than 3
percent fines. The drainage material shoutd be p[aced tn one lift and compacted to an
unytekJing condition.
A s�mthe�c vapor barrier is recommended io con#roi motsture migta�on througfi the
slabs. This is af �articular Importance wf�e�e mvisture mtgradon through the slab 3s an issue,
such as where adhesives are used to anchor carpet or tile tc� the stab. A thir� layer of sand
may be placed over the vapor barrler and imrnedlateiy below the siab #o protec� the lir�er
d��ing stest and/or cor�crete placernen#.
A sabgrade modulus of 400 kcf (kips per cubic #oo#) may be used for floor slab deslgn.
W� estimate tha# seEtiemeni of ihe #loor slabs destgned and cons#ructed as recommended,
wrtl! be 1/2 tnch or iess over a span of �0 #ee�.
Pavement Subgrades
Pavement subgrade areas shouid be prepared as previousiy described tn the siie
prepara�on sectlon ot this report. The prepared subgrade shautd be evatuated by proofroflir�
with a#ulty-loaded dump trucic or equ�valent pofn# load equipment. Saft, loose or we# areas
#nat are dlsdosad shouid be recompacted or removed, as appropriate. Over-excavated areas
should be back�fied with compacted structural flll and sub-base materlal.
Site Drainage
Atl ground surfaces, pavements ar�d sidewaiks at the site stiauld be sioped away from
the struct�re. SurFace water na�off sho�td be coritroNed by a system o# curbs, berms�
dralnage swales, and or ca#cf� basins, and cAnveyed to an apprapriate discharge po"snt.
8ased on aur site evaluatian, it is our opinion that the intil�ration of stormwa#er at #he site
should be iimi#ed to rflof water #rom the tndfvidual residenc�, if appropriate, We unders#and
that run-ofi #rom ihe new resident�al driveways and roadway areas wif! be coilected and
conveyed to an engineered s#orrnwa#er detention pond to be iocated in the southwest comer
o# the subject property. Any em�ankment consiructton requlreti should be completed with
su'�table si�#y so1ls (greater than 25 perceni #ines by weight or minus No. 200 US Sieve).
A�tema�veiy, the embankment may be iined with a suitabfe norrpermeable liner materiai.
Where infiltration is u#ilized #or the individual residences, wa recammend an InfiltraCwn
rate o# 15 minutes per inch for the sandy solts. An approp�iate #actor o# safety should be
u#ilized.
LtMITATtONS
Wa t�ave prapared #his repo�t ior use by Landma�lc Homes, Inc. and other membera of
the desi�n team, for use in the design of a portlon of thls proJect. The data c+sed in preparing
this reAart and thls repor# shautd be provided to prospective contractors for U�eir bidding or
esUymating purposes only. Our report, conclusions and inter�retaiions are based o� data from
others and limited site �econnaissar�ce� and shoutd not be construed as a warranty c3f the
suk�urfac,�e conditions.
Variatlons in subsurface conditions are possible betweea tfie exp3ora�ons anci may aiso
oc�ur w�ti� time. A coMingency f�r unanticipated oondit��ns stwuld be incf�ed t� the budget
and scheduie. Suiflclent mor�itoring, iesting ar�d consul#ation sho�d be provided by our firm
during c�onstruction to con�rm thaf the condi�ons encaurrtered are consistent with #hose
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indicated by the expiorations, to pravide rec:ommendatlons for design changes shauld the
conditior�s revealed during the war�c differ firom those an�apated, and ta evaluate whsther
earthwark and faur�ation 1�staliation activitles camply w�th contract plans and speci�cations.
'fhe scope of our services does na# include servicss �elated to environmer�tal
remedia�on and construciion sa#ety precautians. Our recommendations are no# intended to
direct the contra�to�s metiiods, techniques, sequences o� procedu�es, except as specificaily
described in our �eport for consldera�on ln design.
ff there are arry changes in ths loads, grades� locations, cwr►ftgurations or lype of
faci�ties to be cons#ntcted, the concluslons and recommendatlons presented in thls report may
nvt be fuliy applicabte. if such r.hanges a�e made, we shouki be glven the opportuntty to review
our recommenda�ons and provide written mod'�icatior�s or ver�ica#ons, as approprlate.
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We have appreciated the oppc�rtunity to be of serv�ce to you on this project. lfi yo� have
any yuestions or comments, please do not hesi#ate to cafi at yaur eariiest cornrenier�ce.
Respec#futly submitted,
GeoResources, L!C
Brad Biggerstaf#, LEG G1ert Coad� PE
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S01L CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
MAJOR DlViSiQNS �q���' GROUP NAME
SYMBOL
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QAAVEi. t�RAVEi.
t'OARSE QP POORLY-0FiApED t�RAVEL
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soiis. �d or test c�la.
SO1L fiAOtSTLiRE MODIFlERS:
f�ry- Abse�ce a( moisture� dr�'to it� toudt
A�tst 1)amp� but t�o vls�e water
Wet Vlsibie t�ee water ar eaturated, nsu�y soii is
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Browns Pofr�t Area
11 a Federal Way, Washington
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Tes# Pl# TP -1 location: nortt►west slie erea (SEE Figure 2)
Deoth (tt,1 So11 Tme Desc�iption
Q.0 - 0.5 DuffCfopsoil.
0.5 - 3.5 SP Org brawn SAND with gravet (loose ta medium der�se, moist}
3.5 - 4.5 SM Brown sfi#y SAND with gravel, occaslona! cobbles tmedium dense
to dense, moist). (wea tili?j
4.5 - 5.5 SM Brn Gry sitty SAND w/ gvt cobbles tdense, moist io damp) (wea tie?)
M�or caving obsetvect.
No groundwater seepage observed..
I Test Pit TP -2 Location: westem property line (SEE Figure 2)
Depth (f#.) Saq Twe Descriation
� 0_0 - 3.5 SP Orc,� brown SAND wfth gravei� min. sl�� occasionat t�bbies, orgar�s (roots)
(toase to med. dense� molst)
3.5 - 4.0 SM Gray brown slity SAND with gravel, occasfanat cab6les� {dense� mo�st)
(local mo�lfng)
� 4.Q - 6.0 SM Srovvn/Gray silty SAND wl gravei, r�bblas (der�se, moist)
Minor caving observed.
No groundwater seepage obssrved
� Test Pit 'i'P 3�ocat�► east of TP-1 {SEE flgure 2}
peath ift.) Soi1 Typa Desarbfion
I 0.0 - fl,5 Duftfi`opsol9
0.5 - 3.5 SP Org brown SAN� with gravet, occasionai cabbles� orgar�ics
(loose to med. derase, maisi).
3.5 • 5.0 SM Gray brown s11#y SAND wfth o�cldtzed gravef� Interbedded coarse sand ienses
� (dense. ma�ist).
Minar caving vbserved.
� No grounrlwater seepage absQrved.
Test Pit TP-�4 �ocatton SW site area (SEE Figure 2)
Oeath (�t.l Soii Tvoe DescriQtion
� � U.0 - 0.5 DuffCTopsoll.
fl.� - 5.5 SP Org brown SANa witt+ siti, gravel, occ. bouiders (laose to med, de�se,
molst)
� 5.� - 6.5 8M Gray sliry SAND with g�avei. (dense ta v. dense, moist) (til[?)
TetmMated at 101� �eet bgs.
No caving observed.
No groundwa#er seepage abservad.
Sampie (S-3) talcen at i0 feet beiow ground surtace.
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SECTION VI
EROSIOI� & SEDIMENTATlON CONTROL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Any proposed TESP facilities will be designed per City of Federal Way's requirements
during the final design phase of the project.
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Pre-Devetoped Land Use Condition
3.13 0.00 0.000000
0.00 0.00 0.000000
0.00 0.00 0_000000
0.00 C.00 0.000000
0.00 0.00 0.000000
0.00 0.00 0.000000
0.00 0.00 0.000000
0.00 0.00 0.000000
predev.tsf
ST 1.00000
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time 3eries File:predev.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
{CFS )
0.197 2 2/09/O1 18:00
0.054 7 1/06IO2 3:00
0.147 4 2/28/03 3:00
O.fl05 8 3/29/09 20:00
0.08� 6 1/OS/05 8:00
0.151 3 1118/06 21:00
0.128 5 11/29/06 4:D0
0.252 1 1/09J08 9:00
Computed Peaks
Tili Forest
Till Pasture
Till Grass
OutwasY: Forest
Outwash Pasture
Outwash Grass
Wetland
Impervious
-----Flow Frequency Analysis-------
- - Peaks - - Rank Return Prob
(CF5) Period
0.252 1 100.00 0.990
0.197 2 25.00 0.960
0.151 3 10.00 0.90a
0.147 4 5.00 0.800
0.128 5 3.00 0.667
0.087 6 2.00 0.500
0.054 7 1.30 0.231
0.005 8 1.10 0.091
0.234 50.00 0.980
Developed Land Use Condition
o.00 a.00 o.000000
0.00 0.00 0.000000
1.05 0.00 0.000000
0.00 0.00 0.000000
0.00 0.00 0.000000
0.00 0.00 0.000000
0.00 0.00 0.000000
2.03 0.00 0.000000
dev.tsf
ST 1.00000
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:dev.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
(CFS)
0.586 6 2/09I01 2:00
0.481 8 1/05/02 15:00
0.704 3 2/27/03 7:00
0.525 7 8/26/04 2:00
0.632 4 10/28/04 16:00
0.623 5 1/18/06 16:00
0.764 2 10/26/06 O:QO
1.i8 1 1/09/08 6:00
Computed Peaks
Till Forest
Till Pasture
Till Grass
Outwash Forest
Outwash Pasture
Outwash Grass
Wetland
Impervious
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- - Peaks - - Rank Return Prob
(CFS) Period
i.18 1 100.00 0.990
0.764 2 25.00 0.960
0.704 3 10.00 0.9D0
° 0.632 4 5.00 0.800
0.623 5 3.00 0.667
0.586 6 2.00 0.500
0.525 7 1.30 0.231
0.481 8 1.10 0.091
1.04 50.00 0.980
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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bypass.tsf
ST 1.00000
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0. 00
0.00
0.000000
0.000000
0.000000
0.000000
0.000000
0.000000
0.000000
0.000000
Till Forest
Till Pasture
Till Grass
Outwash Forest
Outwash Pasture
Outwash Grass
Wetland
Impervious
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time 5eries File:bypass.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Fiow Rate Rank Time of Peak
{CFS)
0.012 7 2/09/O1 2:00
O.Oil 8 1/05/02 16:00
0.015 3 12/08J02 18:00
0.012 6 8/26/04 2:00
0.015 4 10/28/04 16:00
0.013 5 1/18/06 16:00
O.OiB 2 10/26/05 0:00
0.023 1 1/09/O8 6:00
Computed Peaks
Retention/Detention Facility
Type of Facility
Side Slope:
Pond Bottom Length:
Pond Bottom Width:
Pond Bottom Area:
Top Area at 1 ft. FB:
Effective Storage Depth:
Stage 0 Elevation:
Storage Voliune:
Riser Head:
Riser Diameter:
Number of orifices:
-----Flow Frequency Analysis-------
- - Peaks - - Rank Return Prob
(CFS) Period
0.023 1 i0D.00 0.990
0.018 2 25.00 0.960
0.015 3 10.00 0.900
0.015 4 5.00 0.800
0.013 5 3.00 0.667
0.012 6 2.00 0.500
O.Oi2 7 1.30 0.23i
0.011 8 1.10 0.091
0.022 50.00 0.980
Detention Pond
3.00 H:lv
88.56 ft
29.52 ft
2614. sq. ft
8161. sq. ft
0.187 acres
5.00 ft
901.00 ft
23427. cu. ft
0.538 ac-ft
5.00 ft
12.00 inches
2
Orifice # Height Diameter
(ft) (in}
1 0.00 1.32
2 4.00 1.26
Top Notch Weir: None
Outflow Rating Curve: None
Stage
{ft)
0.00
O.al
0.03
0.04
0.05
Full Head
Discharge
{CFS)
0.105
0.043
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{in)
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901.00 0. 0.000 0.000 0.00
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901.03 79. 0.002 O.OD8 0.00
901.04 105. O.p02 0.010 0.00
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2643.
2650.
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0.10
0.11
0.21
0.31
0.41
0.51
0.61
0.71
0.81
0.91
1.01
1.11
1.21
1.31
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1.51
1.61
1.71
1.81
1.91
2.01
2.11
2.21
2.31
2.41
2.51
2.61
2.71
2.81
2.91
3.01
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3.21
3.31
3.41
3.51
3.61
3.71
3.81
3.91
4.00
4.01
4.03
4.09
9.05
4.07
4.08
4.09
4.11
4.12
9.22
4.32
4.42
4.52
4.62
4.72
4.82
4.92
5.00
5.10
5.20
90i.07
901.08
901.10
901.11
901.2i
901.31
901.41
901.51
901.61
901.�1
901.81
901.91
902.01
902.11
902.21
902.31
902.41
902.51
902.61
902.71
902.81
902.91
903.01
903.11
903.21
903.31
903.41
903.51
903.61
903.71
903.81
903.91
904.41
904.11
904.21
904.31
904.4i
904.51
909.61
904.71
904.81
904.91
905.00
905.01
905.03
905.04
905.05
905.07
905.08
905.09
905.11
905.12
905.22
905.32
905.42
905.52
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17561.
17623.
18242.
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19512.
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0.007
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0.026
0.033
0.090
0_047
0.059
0.062
0.069
0.077
0.085
0.093
0.102
0.110
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0.128
0.137
0.146
0.156
0.165
0.175
0.165
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0.206
0.217
0.228
0.239
0.250
0.262
0.274
0.286
0.298
0.310
0.323
0.335
0.349
0. 362
0.375
0.388
0.389
0.392
0.393
0.395
0.398
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0.400
0.403
0.405
0.919
0.433
0.948
0.463
0.478
0.493
0.509
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0.554
0.571
0.012
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0.034
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0.092
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3289.
3367.
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3524.
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3766.
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Outflow
0.89
0.42
0.15
0.14
0.13
0.09
0.08
0.07
0.89
0.42
0.15
0.14
0.13
0.09
0.08
0.07
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26336.
27090.
27856.
28633.
29420.
30219.
31030.
31852.
32685.
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34386.
35254.
35134.
37026.
37930.
38846.
39773.
0.588
0.605
0.622
0.639
0.657
0.675
0.694
0.712
0.731
0.750
0.770
0.789
0.809
0.830
0.850
0.871
0.892
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Stage Eiev
5.18 906.18
5.09 906.09
5.00 906.00
4.70 905.70
4.56 905.56
3.65 904.65
2.70 903.70
2.18 903.18
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2.840
3.100
3.330
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3.960
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(Cu-Ft) (Ac-Ft)
24687. 0.567
24048. 0.552
23424. 0.538
21338. 0.490
20456. 0.470
14858. 0.341
9901. 0.227
7527. 0.173
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Route Time Series through Facility
Inflow Time Series File:dev.tsf
Outflow Time Series File:rdout
POC Time Series File:dsout
Inflow/Outflow Analysis
Peak Inflow Discharge:
Peak Outflow Discharge:
Peak Reservoir Stage:
Peak Reservoix Elev:
Peak Reservoir Storage:
1.1$ CFS at
0.893 CFS at
5.18 Ft
906.18 Ft
24687. Cu-Ft
0.567 Ac-Ft
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9:00 on Jan 9 in Year 8
Add Time Series:bypass.tsf
Peak Summed Discharge: 0.912 CFS at 9:00 on Jan 9 in Year 8
Point of Compliance File:dsout.tsf
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Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:rdout_tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
(CFS)
0.420 2 2/09/01 16:00
0.077 7 12/28/O1 17:00
0.133 S 2/28/03 7:00
0.069 8 8/26/04 6:00
0.089 6 1/05I05 15:00
0.138 4 1/18/06 23:00
0.148 3 11/24/06 8:00
0.893 1 1/09/08 9:00
Computed Peaks
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:dsout.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Fiow Rate Rank Time of Peak
(CFS)
0.926 2
0.079 7
0.135 5
0.072 8
0.092 6
0.140 4
0.152 3
0.912 1
Computed Peaks
2/09/O1 16:00
12/28/Ol i6:00
2/28/03 6:00
S/26/04 4:00
1/05/05 8:00
1/18/06 21:00
11/29/06 6:00
i/09/08 9:00
-----Flow Frequency Analysis-------
- - Peaks - - Rank Return Prob
(CFS) (ft) Period
0.893 5.18 1 100.00 0.990
0.420 5.09 2 25.00 0.960
0.148 5.00 3 10.00 0.900
0.138 4.70 4 5.00 0.800
0.133 4.56 5 3.00 0.667
0.089 3.65 6 2.00 0.500
0.077 2.70 � 1.30 0.231
0.069 2.18 8 1.10 0.091
0.735 5.15 50.00 0.980
-----Flow Frequency Analysis-
- - Peaks - - Rank Return
(CFS) Period
0.912 1 100.00
0.926 2 25.00
0.152 3 10.00
0_140 4 5.00
0.135 5 3.00
0.092 6 2.00
0.079 7 1.30
0.072 8 1..10
0.750 50.00
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0.990
0.960
0.900
0.800
0.667
0.500
0.231
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SCHOOL ACCESS ANALYSIS
For
Norpoint Heights
Subdivision
Prepared For
Landmark Homes
PO Box 26116
Federal Way, WA 98093-3116
ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC.
No.1453-007-002
January 2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Project Overview
11. Existing Conditions
lIL Mi�gation Recommendations
Appendix
Overall Site Map
Sherwood Forest Elementary School Boundary Map
Illahee Middle School Boundary Map
Todd Beamer High School Boundary map
Photos
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SECTION I
PROJECT OVERVIEW
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SECTION 1 .
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The foilowing is a student access analysis for this project
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The proposed project, Norpoint Heights Subdivision, is located west of 25�'
Avenue S.W., south of S.W. 345th Piace, north of SW 356 St and west of Norpoin#
Way NE in Tacoma, containing approximately 3.0 acres. The proposed plat shows
14 single family residentia! lots.
This project wiil be served by the foUowing schoois:
Sherwood Forest Elementary School - The proposed project is outside the 1
mile radius so the students will receive school bus transportation. The
closest existing bus stop is located at 27�' Avenue S.W. and 351 St Place, see
map.
lliahee Middie School - The proposed project is outside of the 1 mile radius
so the students will receive school bus transportation. The closest exis�ng
bus stop is located at 27 Avenue S.W. and 351 St Place, see map.
Todd Beamer High Schooi- The proposed project is outside the 1 mile
radius so the students will receive school bus tra�sportation. The closest
exisfiang bus stop is located at S.W. 349�' at 2609 (Coronado ParW
See school boundary maps in Appendix
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EXISTlNG CONDITIONS
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The existing student access route conditions are documented with a description,
overali location map and photos located in this report
This site is somewhat isolated because access will be off Nor�oint Way in
Tacoma AI#hough a pedestrian access is proposed to connect to 25 Ave. SW, the
e�asting school bus stops are not near this area Access to the exisfing school bus
stops are somewhat blocked by a newly constructed water quality swaie along
Norpoint Way.
The access to Sherwood Forest Elementary School bus stop is only available by
crossing a newly constructed biofiltration swaie built for the Norpoint Way
improvements. Ifi this swale was crossabie, studen#s would come out of this
development and foliow the sidewalks along Norpoint Way� to the non-existent
intersection with 27�' Ave. SW. There are sidewalks along 27 Ave. SW to the bus
pick-up point about a block away. The bus stop is at 27�' Ave. SW and SW 351 �`
Place.
There are sidewalks on all the roads except over the biofiltration swale beiween
Norpoint Way and the end of 27 Ave. SW. lt appears pedestrians have been
crossing the swale at this point
See photos #1 thru 4 showing the access route and pick-vp areas.
The middfe school bus stop for Iliahee Junior High School students is at the same
location as the Sherwood Forest Elementary School, 27�' Ave. S.W. and SW 351 �`
Place. (See above)
The high school bus stop for Todd Beamer High School students is at S.W. 348�'.
Place at 2609 (Coronado Parl� This site is north of this project and north of the
elementary and middle school bus stop, see map. (See photo #2)
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MIIIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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MITIGATION RECOMMENDAl10NS
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The foliowing is a proposal from the developer for access to aN of the school bus
pick up locafions.
It appears the pedestrian access to ali the bus stops in Federai Way wouid require
pedestrian improvements between Norpoint Way and the end of 27�' Ave. SW. This
would require about 75 feet of new sidewalks and a wooden bridge over the newly
constructed biofiltration swaie along Norpoint Way. There is no other realistic
access to the existing school bus stops from this proposed development
See photos # 5 & 6.
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The Federal Way School District recently received information on Norpoint Heights, a proposed 14-lot
single-family subdivision. The project is located at SW 352"� and 27�' Ave SW.
Under current boundaries, this development is in the Sherwood Forest Elementary, Illahee Middle School
and Todd Beamer High School service areas. School service areas are reviewed each year and necessary
boundary changes may be made to accommodate enrollment increases. Students living in this area receive
school bus transpc�rtation to Sherwood Forest Elementary, illahee Middle School, and Todd Beamer High
School. Bus stops are reviewed � annually as studeni transportation needs change. The closest stop for
Sherwood Forest Elementary and Illahee Middle School is on 27�' Ave SW at SW 351�` Si.. The closest stop
for Todd Beamer High School is on SW 349�' Pl at 26fl9 (Coronado Park).
Student safety must be considered for all students who would walk to the schools and to school bus stops
from this development. Sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for
students are factors the district must consider as we comment on development within our service areas. We
ask the developer to prepare a"School Access Analysis" to the elementary, middle school and high school
from this proposed development. Attached aze guidelines for preparing this analysis.
The most rec;ent Federal Way School District Capital Facilities Plan indicates a student yield of .7194 from
new single-family housing. This development could add 10 to 11 new students. These are averages only;
ttie actuai number vi s�udents . vary. T'r,is may �::,ate a r�eeci for additicnal space, equipment xnd siaff.
This impact is mitigated by the collection of impact fees.
1fie District appreciates the opportunity to comment on this proposed development.
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Apri16, 2010
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
[TEM #:
SUBJECT: South 356�' Street at SR 99 Intersection Improvements Project — Project Acceptance and Retainage Release
POLICY QUESTtON Shoutd the Council accept the South 356`� Street at SR 99 Intersection Improvements Project
constructeci by Ceccanti, [nc. as complete? _
COMMTfTEE Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
� Coasent ❑ Ordinance
❑ City Counci! Business ❑ Resolution
STAFF REPORT BY: Marwan Satloum, P
Public Works Director
MEETING DATE March 15 , 2010
❑ Public Heariog
❑ „ Other
EP1': Public Works
Attachments: Memorandum to the Land Use and Transportation Committee dated March 15, 2010.
Optioas Considered:
1. Authorize final acceptance of the South 356`�' Street at SR 99 Intersection [mprovements Project
constructed by Ceccanti, Inc., in the amount of $2,651,936.55 as complete.
2. Do not authorize final acceptance of the completed South 356`� Street at SR 99 Intersection Improvements
Project constructed by Ceccanti, Inc.. as complete and provide direction to staff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends forwarding Option 1 to the April 6, 20 i
Agenda for approval.
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: �� � DtRECTOR APPROVAL
commiuee counci�
Council Consent
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CONIMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Forward Option 1 to the April 6, 2010 Council Consent Agenda for approval.
Dini Duclos, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Jack Dovey,_Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION "1 move approval of final acceptance of the South 356` Street at SR 99
Intersection Improvements Project constructed by Ceccanti, Inc., in the amount of $2, 6S 1, 936.55 as complete "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BYC/TY CLERRS OFFICE�
COUNC[L ACTION:
❑ APPROVEU COUNCIL BILL �
❑ DEIYIED l readiag
� TABLED/DEEERREDINO ACT[ON Enactmeat reading
� MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordiwnces only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED - 07J06/2006 RESOLUTION #
138
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 15, 2010
TO:
VIA:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Land Use and Transportation Committee
Brian Wilson, City ManagerlPolice Chief r`
Marwan Salloum, P.E., Deputy Public Works Director
John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer 5�'�'
South 356�' Street at SR 99 Intersection Improvements Project — Project Acceptance and Retainage
Release
Prior to release of retainage on a Public Works construction project, the City Council must accept the work as
complete to meet State Department of Revenue and State Department of Labor and Industries requirements. The
above-referenced contract with Ceccanti, Inc. is complete. The final construction contract amount is
$2,b51,936.55. This is $244,256.85 below the $2,896,193.41 (including contingency) budget that was approved
by the City Council on February 17, 2009.
K:\LUfq2010\03-15-10 S356th Street @ SR 99 Intersecaon Improvem�n� $roject - Project Acceptance.doc
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 6, 2010
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
ITEM #•
SUBdECT: Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (Dash Point Road to South 284`� Street) Improvement
Project — Project Acceptance
POLICY QUESTION Should the Council accept the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (Dash Point
Road to South 284�` Street) Improvement Project constructed by SCI Infrastructure, LLC as complete?
COMMITTEE Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
� Consent
❑ City Councit Business
❑ Ordinance
❑ Resolution
MEETING DATE March 15 , 2010
❑ Public Hearing
❑ 1 Other
STAFF REPORT BY Marwan Salloum, P.E., Deputy Public Works Director�SEPT: Public Works
Attachments: Memorandum to Land Use and Transportation Committee dated March 15th, 2010.
Options Considered:
1. Authorize final acceptance of the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (Dash Point Road to
South 284`� Street) [mprovement Project constructed by SCI Infrastructure, LLC in the amount of
$15,153,162.28 as complete.
2. Do not authorize final acceptance of the completed Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase [II
CDash Point Road to South 284�' Street) [mprovement Project constructed by SCI Infrastructure, LLC as
complete and provide direction to staff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Option l.
CTTY MANAGER APPROVAL: S Y� ` D[RECTOR APPROVAL:
Committee Council
Council
COMMIITEE RECOMMENDATION Forward Option 1 to the April 6, 2010 Council Consent Agenda for approval.
Dini Duclos, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Jack Dovey, Member
PROPOSED COUNC[L MOTION "l move to accept the Pacific Highway South HOi' Lanes Phase III {Dash
Point Road to South 284` Street) Improvement Project constructed by SCI Infrastructure, LLC in the amount of
$ iS, l 53,162.28 as complete. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY ClTY CLERKS OFFlCE)
COONCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED l� reading
� TASLED/DEFERRED/lY0 ACTiON Enactmeat reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REV[SED - 02/06/2006 RESOLUTION #
i��17
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 15, 2010
TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee
VIA: Brian Wilson, City Manager/Police Chief ;
FROM• Marwan Salloum, P.E., Deputy Public Works Directo -! ���
' Brian Roberts, P.E., Street Systems Project Engine�
Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (Dash Point Road to South 284"' Street)
SUBJECT: Improvement Project — Project Acceptance
BACKGROUND:
Prior to release of retainage on a Public Works construction project, the City Council must accept the work as
complete to meet State Department of Revenue and State Deparhnent of Labor and Industries requirements. The
above-referenced contract with SCI Infrastructure, LLC is complete. The final construction contract amount is
$15,153,162.28. This is $1,421,647.72 below the $16,574,810.00 (including contingency) budget that was
approved by the City Council on Aprii 3, 2007.
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141
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: Apri16, 2010
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
ITEM #:
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT S 348`� Sireet at 1�` Avenue S Intersection Improvement Project — Bid Award
Por.tCtt QUEST[otv: Should the Cotu►cil award the S 348"' Street at 1�` Avenue S Intersection Improvements Project to the
lowest responsive, responsible bidder?
COMMITTEE Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
� Consent ❑ Ordinance
❑ City Council Business
❑ Resolution
STAFF REPORT BY: Marwan Salloum, P.E Public Works Deputy Director
MEETING DATE March 15 , 2OIO
❑ Public Hearing
❑ Other
EM': Public Works
Attachments: Memorandum to the Land Use and Transportation Committee dated March 15, 2010.
Options Considered:
i. Award the S 348"' Street at 1�` Avenue S Intersection Improvements Project to Construct Company, LLC., the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $1,866,107.16 and approve a 10% contingency of $186,610, for a
total of $2,052,717.16, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Award of Schedule B(Lakehaven's
portion of the pmject) is contingent upon Lakehaven Utility District Board approval to awazd Schedule B as bid.
2. Reject all bids for the S 348"' Street at 1�` Avenue S Intersection Improvements Project and d'uect staffto rebid the
project and return to Committee for fuRher action.
3. Do not award the S 348�' Street at 1�` Avenue S Intersection Improvements Project to the lowest responsive,
responsibte bidder and provide direction to staff.
STAE�' RECOMMENDAT[ON: Staff recommends Option 1.
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: �� D[RECTOR APPROVAL:
Committee Camcil ittee Council
COMM[TTEE RECOMMElvDAT10N Forward Option 1 to the April 6, 2010 Council Consent Agenda for approval.
Dini Duc(os, Chair
Jim Ferrell. Member
Jack Dovev, Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION "Award the S 348` Street at 1'� Avenue S Intersection Improvements Project to Construct
Company, LLC., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $1,8b6,107.16 and approve a 10% contingency
of SI86,610, for a total of $2,052,717.16, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Award of Schedule B
(Lakehaven 's portion of the project) is contingent upon Lakehaven Utility District Board approval to award Schedule B as
bial. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BYCITYCLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
� DENIED 1� rad'wg
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment readiag
❑ MOVED TO SECOND 1tEADING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REV[SED - 02/06/2006 RESOLUTION #
142
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
VIA:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
March 15, 2010
Land Use and Transportation Committee
Brian Wilson, City Manager/Police Chief
Marwan Salloum, P.E., Deputy Public Works Director
John Mulkey, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer 5(L
S 348�' Street at l�` Avenue S. Intersection improvement Project — Bid Award
BACKGROUND
Seven (7) bids were received and opened on February 18, 2010, for the S 348`� Street at i�` Avenue S. Intersection
Improvement Project. See attached Bid Tabulation Summary. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder is
Construct Company, LLC. with a total bid of $1,866,107.16. The low bid received was (36%) below the engineer
estimate.
Reference checks on Construct Company, LLC. by City staff indicates that the contractor has performed similar
work. As a result, City staff believes Construct Company, LLC. can successfully complete this project to the
City's satisfaction. Therefore, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder is Construct Company, LLC. in the
amount of 1,866,107.16.
PROJECT ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES:
Planning and Design
ROW Acquisition
Constcuction Cost (Bid Amount)
10 % Construction Contingency
PSE (Cost for duct and vault relocation)
Co n st ru c tion Management
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
AVAILABLE FUNDIIVG:
Grant Funding (Urban Vitality Grant)**
Utility Taac (2006 Budget)
REET (2004 Budget)
Fund transfer from Project 141 (SR 99 Phase III)
Mitigation
Interest
Lakehaven utility relocation
TOTAL AVAILABLE BUDGET
BALANCE
$ 450,000
175,000
1,866, t 07
186,610
50,000
436,100
$3,163,817
$ 1,498,582
432,000
79,000
1,800,000
285,725
66,551
69,057
$ 4,230,915
$1,067,098
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 6, 2010
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUB.TECT: Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Program
ITEM #•
POL[CY QUESTION Should Council approve the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at locations
identified by prioritization criteria?
COMMITTEE Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
� Consent
� City Council Business
❑ Ordinance
❑ Resolution
MEETING DATE March 15 , 201 O
� Pubtic �Iearing
❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Jesse Hannahs, P.E., Senior Traffic Engineer ���� DEPT: Public Works
At the December 15, 2009, Council meeting, the Council approved installation of two Rectangulaz Rapid
Flashing Beacon (RRFB's) systems on S 324�' Street and authorized staff to create a program to utilize the
remaining budget from the SW 356�' Street & BPA Trail Crossing RRFB project to increase pedestrian safety at
locations within the city. Staff have formulated criteria to prioritize additional RRFB locations with the goals of
increasing pedestrian safety and mobility.
Attachment: Memorandum to Land Use and Transportation Committee dated March 15, 2010.
Options Considered:
1. Approve prioritization criteria and direct staff to move forward instatling Pedestrian Crossing
Improvements based upon priority location list as funds and future grant programs permit.
2. Do not accept prioritization criteria and provide direction to staff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends forwarding Option i to the Apri16 2010 City Council Consent
Agenda for approval. �
�
CTTY MANAGER APPROVAL: '�� DIRECTOR APPROVAL: ,'
Comminee omm�ttee Council
COMMTITEE RECOMMENDATtON Forward Option 1 to the April 6, 2010 City Council Consent Agenda for
ap�rovaL
Dini Duclos, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Jack Dovey, Mecnber
PROPOSEU COUNCIL MOTION ""I move to authorize staff to move forward with "Citywide Pedestrian
Crossing Improvements " based upon the proposed prioritization criteria as funds and future grant programs
permit. " �
(BELOW TO BECOMPLETED BYCITYCLERKSOFF[CE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED
❑ DEN[ED
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACT[ON
� MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordirrances only)
REVISED - OZ/06/2006
COUNC[L BiLL
#
1� re�ding
Enactment reading
ORD[NANCE #
RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
VIA:
FROM:
March 15, 2010
Land Use and Transportation Committee
Brian WiLson, Interim City Manager/Police Chief
Jesse Hannahs, P.E., Senior Traffic Engineer
SUBJECT: Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Program
BACKGROUND:
At the December 15, 2009, Council meeting, the Council authorized the installation of Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacons (RRFB's) on S 324�` Street at the existing pedestrian crossings near 17�' Avenue S and
Belmor Park. This approvai also created a new "Citywide Pedestrian Improvements Project" and
authorized City staff to create a prioritization (ocation list to install additional RRFB's utilizing this
projecYs funding.
Staff has identified and evaivated criteria to create a prioritization location list considering pedestrian
safety and mobility. Criteria and weight were given to detertnine existing and potential locations in
which pedestrian crossings are most likely to occur in addition to iocations where RRFB's would be
needed to provide for pedestrian safety.
The intention of the Citywide Pedestrian [mprovements Program is to provide safety for pedestrians.
Pedestrian coilision history shows where past col(isions have occurred and where a need for further safety
measures exists. As such, documented pedestrian coilision history is a critical component of the
prioritization criteria and thus has been weighted on a scale double that of the other criteria.
9-Year Pedestrian
Point Collision History
Scale
Total Fatal
0 - -
1 1 -
2 2 -
3 3 -
4 4 1
5 5 -
6 6+ 2+
Existing roadway, traffic and crosswalk location criteria were developed. Locations with greater crossing
distances and higher traffic volumes were scored higher as such conditions determine a higher need for
pedestrian safety features. Locations where the roadway cross-section is greater than 79 feet were not
considered for placement of mid-block pedestrian crossings. These locations consist exctusively of cross-
sections with HOV lanes. T'he pedestrian crossing distance at such locations is too great to conclude that
an RRFB system would provide for adequate pedestrian safety. Distance to the nearest marked pedestrian
crosswalk determines if alternate pedestrian crossings are avaiiable in the vicinity and thus, the likelihood
that a new or improved crosswalk would generate more pedestrian traffic.
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Roadwa & Traffic Crosswalks
Point Roadway Distance to
Scale Crossing Average Daily Nearest {ft)
Width (ft) Traffic (ADT/Lane) Existing Marked
** Crosswaik
0 0- 24 0- 1499 0- 299
0.5 25 - 34 1500 - 2499 300 - 599
1 35 - 44 2500 - 3499 600 - 899
1.5 45 - 54 3500 - 4499 900 - 1199
2 55 - 64 4500 - 5499 1200 - 1499
2.5 65 - 74 5500 - 6499 1500 - 1799
3 75 - 79 6500+ 1800+
Criteria were established to determine locations in which pedestrians were likely to use a marked
crosswalk as well as tocations which tend to be utilized by more vu(nerable pedestrians. These criteria
included frontage to schools or the presence of safe walking routes to schools. Safe walking routes are
designated by school districts for Elementary Schools and Middle Schools. Feasible wallcing routes for
High Schoois were also considered. Separation of tand uses by a roadway was considered based upon
land uses which would tend to attract more pedestrians.
Point School Frontage or parks, Recreation & Libraries Roadway SeparaNng
Scale Safe Walking Routes Land Uses
0 - - -
0.5 Qotential High School Private Indoor Recreational Facilities & Single Family
Walkin Route Private Outdoor < 25 acres Residentiai Onl
t High School Frontage FW Open Space < 25 acres & Private Muiti-Family
Outdoor Recreation > 25 acres Residential
1.5 Middle School Walking FW Open Space > 25 acres & State Single Family from
Route Parks/Lands CommerciaUOffice
2 Middle School Dumas Bay Center, Senior Center, KC CommerciaUOffice from
Fronta e A uatic Center & We erhaeuser Trails CommerciaUOffice
Designated Elementary Multi-Family from
2'S School Safe Route FW Neighborhood Parks CommerciaVOffice
Elementary School FW Community Parks, FW Designated
3 Frontage Traiis, FW Community Center & KC City Center Area
Libraries
Existing Transit Ridership Data for Bus Stops in the icnmediate vicinity along with nearby bus stops were
considered as riders are likely to cross the roadway to get to/from a stop. King County Metro dces not
collect data for Dial a Ride Transit (DART) stops thus daily ridership assumptions were made for these
stop locations. Cost feasibility was also considered based upon preliminary estimates for complete
location costs which include number of RRFB's needed, median island and curb ramp construction,
lighting needs, etc.
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An additionai 1.5 points were given to tocations where desired countermeasures would address vehicular
safety issues. Countermeasures included restriping to provide two-way teft turn lanes, designated bus
stops or right turn lanes and addition of o-curb to restrict vehicular movements which have already been
restricted via signage.
Based upon this criteria weighting system, a prioritized location list has been created. Existing locations
with pedestrian crossing treatments were also analyzed to check the validity of the criteria, however
previously implemented safety measures have reduced safety concerns as demonstrated in the eight year
pedestrian accident history. A totai of 12 criteria were evaluated for a total score of 40.5 points possible.
The following is a priority location list of the highest ranking twenty five (25) existing, future and
potential locations with subsequent point totals. Over fifty pedestrian crosswalk locations were evaluated
including those with existing midblock crossings, locations where past pedestrian accidents have occurred
and locations where citizens have in the past expressed a desire for a mid-biock pedestrian crosswalk.
Some potential locations were immediately dismissed as sight distance requirements were not adequately
met or the roadway cross section was too great to provide for desired pedestrian safety and thus forty six
(46) locations were rated. Existing locations with pedestrian crosswalk flashing beacon systems of
various designs are highlighted but are not proposed for further upgrades at this time.
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Priority Proposed Reference Location � Existing System
Number Installation Street Points
1 S 324 ST 17 AV S (225' East) 9 9.5 RRFB
2 S 324 ST Beimor Park (West Leg) 'i9A RRFB
3 21 AV SW SW 338 ST (165' South) 1g.5 Pushbutton
Activated Beacon
4 S 320 ST Library & 10 AV S Between 17.5
5 SW Campus DR 17 AV SW (175' East) �7.fl Pushbutton
Activated Beacon
5 S 317 ST 25 PL S (East l) 17A
7 SW 320 ST 10 PL SW (200' East) 16S
8 1 WY S 1 PL S (North �eg) 16A Pushbutton
Activated Beacon
8 Military RD S S 286 PL (South Leg) 16.0
8 S 348 ST 6 AV S (120' East) 16.0
8 SW 320 ST 14 WY SW & 13 AV SW Between 16.0
12 SW 312 ST 14 AV SW (West Leg) 15.5 Pushbutton
Activated Beacon
13 11 PL S S 322 PL (400' North) 15.0
13 SW 336 ST 26 PL SW (East Leg) 15.0
13 SW 312 ST 8 AV SW (West Leg) 15.0 •
16 S 304 ST 16 AV S (West Leg) 14.5
16 SW 330 ST West Campus Trai! 14.5 Pushbutton
Activated Beacon
16 S 288 Si' Camelot DR (200' East) 14.5
19 S 308 ST 14 AV S {West Leg) 14.0
19 S 312 ST Steel Lake Pa�ic 14A
19 S Star Lake RD 25 DR S/Mark Twain (North Leg) 14.0
22 20 AV S S 320 ST (575' North) 13.0
22 SW 320 ST SW 323 ST (500' East) 93.0
22 1 WY S S 340 ST (North Leg) 13.0
25 Weyerh Suser WY S 344 ST (600' South) 12.5
25 1 AV S S 308 ST (South Leg) 12.5 Constant Beacon
25 SW 320 ST 18 AV SW (200' East) 12.5
It could be noted that the placement of a marked crosswalk at one tocation may subsequently lower the
scoring of other nearby locations.
Staff will also continue to pursue other funding sources to procure pedestrian improvement instaltations
through existing and future grant funding programs.
Attachment: LUTC memo dated December 7, 2009.
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 15, 2009
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
ITEM # : S. e .
Su6.1EC[: Rectangular Rapid Fiashiag Beacor►s on S 324� Street (Belmor Paric Pedestrian Lnproveinents)
POLtCY QUFST[ON Should Councii approve ihe installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beaoons on S 324`
Street at Beima� Park and 17' Aveaue S?
CoMMITTEB: Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
❑ Cosseat ❑ Ordiasace
� �� �o„o�;, B�;,,� ❑ Resolutio�
�
_�
�
Member Dini Ductos, Member
STAFF REPORT BY Rick Pec�, P E , City Traffic Engine�r D�T' �btic W°rks
At the November 2, 2009, Committee meeting, the Committee requested scaff reti►iew the history of the
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB's) instaited at BPA Trail and SW 356�' Street for a�licabitity to
address padestrian crossing concerns on S 324'� Street at Belmor Par1� .
Attachmeat: Memorandum to Land Use and Transportation Committee dated December 7, 2009-
Opiioes Coosidered:
t. 'fransfer the remain�g fu� baiance from the BPA Trai1 at SW 356 Street project to a new "Citywide
Pedestrian Gossing Improvements" project, and instat! Rectangular Rapid Flsshing Beacons on S 324�
Streec at Belmor Park and at 17"' Avenae S as weit as other locatic�ns identified by staff.
2. Do not install Rectaagular Rapid Flashing Beacons on S 324� Street and provide direction to staff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recomm�ds Option 1_
d
CffY MANAGER APPROVAL:��� �, � D,�� a DIRECTOR APPROVAL
caomia�e
CO1MtMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Cammittee recon►mends forwarding Option 1 to the December 15 2009 Cily
Council Consent Agenda for approvat. �'�
Chair
POSED CO MOTiON "' I e o transfer the remalning fund balance from the BPA Trail at SW
336`� Street project to a new "Citywide edestricm Crossing Improvements " projec� and i»stall Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Bec�ons on S 324' S[reet at Belmor Pcrrk cmd at 17`�" Avenue S as well as other locations
ide,rtified by sta,�`.' „
� BELOW TO BECOMPLElED aYCITYCLER6SOFPlC�
(`A[JIVCIL ACTION:
(� 4P?ROVED
� DENtED
❑ TA6LEDIDEF£RREDJNO ACCION
O MOYED TO SECOND READlNG (ardina�eces a�ly)
REVISED - 0?lU6/2006
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MEE'ruvG DA't'E: I)ecembe.� 1, 2009
❑ Pablic Heariug
� Ot�er
COUNCIL BlLL
K
l�` ceadi�g
E��tt�eatrtadi�y
ORDiIYANiCE #
RFSOId17'[ON �
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 7, 2009
TO: Land Use and Transportatioa Committee
VIA: Brian Wilson, interim City Manager
FROM: Rick Perez, P.E., Ciry Trat�ic Engineer
� RedaagalRr Rapid Flashiag Beaco�rs on S 3?,� Street
' (B� ParIF Pedestrian lmprovements)
At the November 2, 2009, Committee meeting, che Commiaee requesced sraff review d►e hiscory of the
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons {RRFB's) instailed at BPA Trail arid SW 356�' Street for
applicabiliry to address pedestrian crossing concems on S 324'� Str�et at Belmoc Park.
The concerns at SW 356� Street at BPA Tcai! began upon the completion of Madrona Pazk. Ou
Octobe� 7, 2008, City Coiittcil aipproved d�e installation of an RRFB at this locatioa if this pcojoct were
successful, staff wouid continue with implecnenting simi(ar instailatioas, using the funding from the BPA
Trail crossin8 P�J��-
The RRFB was installed � June 15, 2009. No pedestrian collisions have be.en t+epc��ted at the BPA Trail
crossing, eith� before or since the installation of the RRFB's. Staff observations and citiven reports
suggest greaHy improved driver yieiding behavior. Staffs concern that an increase in yielding to
pedestrians might increase rear-end coilisions has not been reaGzed As such, staff considets the RRFB
iastaltation successful in improving pedestrian comfort in crossing SW 356'� Strcet wiihout adversely
affexring saf�y, and therefore recommends that RRFB's be considered for additionai instaflations asing
the remaining project fuads. As such, staff proposes to tcansfer the remaining fund balance fcom the BPA
Trait at SW 356'� Strcet Pedestrian Improvement to a new "Citywide Pedestrian Ln�ovements" project,
and evaluate and insta[[ RRFB's at the tocations original(y identified as well as other locaqau identified
tl�mugh a Euioritization proc$ss yet to be compiet,ed.
Having preveously evaluated die �edestrian safety issues on S 324� Street, staff proposes instal�tion of
RRFB at two tocations oa S 324 Strcer. at the Belmor Park access, and the marked cnosswalic east of
i 7 Avenue S, the latter of which has beeA a cantinuing source of citizea concems and a consistent recad
of pedestrian cotlisions of about 1 every 2 or 3 years. Based on the i�istory of the BPA Traii at SW 356'
Stroet project, staff estemates each installation would cost approximately $30,000, although staff proposes
to use King County to procure and install the devices, which staff believes coutd reduce fuiai projcct
costs. As such, � would rrot be returniag to Council for bid awanis, as procurement costs would be
less than 520,000 for each instaliation.
Att�chmenr.
i. LUTC memo dated J�e 20, 2(f05.
2. LUTC memo dated November 2, 20U9
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�1 �-1 G��hment 1
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 20, 2005
TO: [.and Use and Transportatia� Committee
VIA: David H. i1+[oseley; City Manager .
FROM: Ricic Perez, P.E., City TratTc C�gineer
SUBJECT: Belrmr Park Sajety Improveneeats
POWCY OUEST[ON•
What improven�eats should be consmscted to improve pedestrian safety at Bel�nor Park?
BACKC[tOUND•
A pedestrian fatality occumed on lanuary 2005 on S 324� Street at the entrance of Belmor Park. Betmar Padc
residenis p�esented the City witfi a petition requesting additional strcet lighting, �eplacement of the "handicap
warning" signs with crosswalk warnin� signs with flashing amber beacons, aod a"pushbutton-activated tra�"�
light". tt is unciear if Ehe latter is a proposal for a pedestrian signal or mecety a pedestrian-activated flasher_
Staff has responded with the repiacement of the handicap warning signs witt� tlua�escent yeilow gree+i pedestriaa
warni�gs signs, and the instaHation (�►ow underway) of a street light at each side of S 324'� St�eet at die crosswatk.
We also collected turning �novement counts (inctuding pedestrian crossings) at the entrance to Belmof Parl: and
speed data on S 324"' Ste•eet. Collision history since 1497 was also reviewed.
Staff reviewed several guida��ce docurneats for ameliorating pedestriaa collisio�u. Particularly useful is the iatest
guidanee from Federa) Highways Administration, whicfi updates �esearch on pedestrian collisians and lists
peclestrian countenneasures in order of p�eference.
Staff wi11 also be meeting with management of d�e Commons to review these aiternatives and staff
reco�neadatiot�s. �
OP'rlOtvs:
Positives
_: _._ ._. . _....,_ . __ ----
i. p�iesirian � Reduces pedestriac� crossing distance to 24
Refuge istand feet at time in one directio� only
• Creates two-way ieft turn lane between
� (7'� Avenue S and 23`� Avenue S,
improving driveway access to the Commons
& Beimor Park
2. Pedestrian
Signat
3_ Traffic Signal
4. Raised
Crosswalk
Negatives
• Costs S 10,000 — i 8,OU0
• Reduces eastbound direction o� S 324'"
Street to one tane_
• Eastbound buses block single tane at
bus stops
■ im�xoves pedestrian safery -• Incceases co!lisions for vehicles
• Coscs S I 50,000
� Does �ot meet federa! guidelines for
sipna! installatio�
. _. ._.._. _ __ .. -- - . . _._ . . . - - - . _ . . . _
■ Improves pedestrian safety • increases collisions for vehieles
� Less vehicte coti+sions than pedestrian � Costs 5250,400
signal • Does not meet federal guidelines for
signal installation
■ Reduces vehicle speeds ' Contrary to funcfwn as minor arteria!
•[mproves percentage of vehicles yietding • Disruptive to trnasit
to pedestrians •
- c ss,aw _.
K:�Ltf{C�20p5�0(i'2(Fd5 8elmor Pai1c Saf�ety It�provenlentS.doC
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5. Ove�size signs � Costs SS{►0
• Provides perception of i�proved safety
6_ Mast Arm ■ Provides pe�ception of improved safety
mounted sig��s �
..._. _ ... _ ,-
7. Flashing ■ P�ovides pe�ception of improved safety
Ycilow
f3eacons
. _ .. . __ . _.. .
8. ln-pavemeni • Some studies sfiow a short-term safet�
Flashers improvemeet '
Staff R�ommeadation:
■ No proven be�iefit
• Costs 57000
� No proven benefit
• Costs S ! 6,440
• No proven benefit
� Costs $22,(�0
� High maiatenance cost
■ No proven tong-term benefit
Authorize optioa 1 to provide a pedestrisa refuge island and restripe S 324"' Street, coovertiag tt�e
eastbound ioside iaue to a iwaway left-turn lane.
Committee Recommendation:
Forward option 1 to ihe Jaly 19� City Couneil Consent Agenda.
APPROVAL OF COMMiTTEE REPORT:
Jack Dovey, Chair lVlic�el Park, Member Eric Faisou,:Member
K:\LUTC1Z005W6-20-OS 8elrrar Park S�ely impro�.doc
s
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�-l�acl�m�n:� �.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: Noven►ber 2, 2009
TO: i..and Use and Transportation Committee
YIA: Brian Wilson, Interim City Manager
FROM: Rick Perez, P.E., City Traffic Engiaeer �
SUBJLCf: Belmor Park Safdy L�prnvunents
BACKGROUND•
At tlie OdNober 20, 2009, Council requestsd staff review the history of safety issues on S 324 Street in
the vicinity of Betmor Park's entrance in response to citizen concerns.
Attach� is the June 20, 2005 memo, outlining the issue and alternatives ccNtsidered- To swamarize, one
fatal pedestrian collision occurred in 2005, pcompting Belraor Park resideats to petition the Ca�ncil to
install additional street lighting, flashing amber beacons with updated viiarning si$ns, and a traff� s�8na1
iacluding pedestrian actuation. Staff reviewed coliision history and vehicular and pedestrian volume data
in proposing the rec�mmended actions, which included the installatioa of improved street lighting,
replacement of handicapped watning signs with f�uorescent yeliow gre� padestrian v�+arning signs,
restriping S 324� Street from l7 Avenue S to 23` Avenue S to replace the inside eastbound lane with a
two-way teft-tum lane, and the installation of a pedestrian refuge isiand.
Couticil approved the staffrecommendation on July t9, 2005, and the improvements wer�e instaHed by d�e
end of 2005. In addition, Police instailed a speed reader board on S 324'' Strcet eastbouftd appcaaching
the Belma� Park entrance.
Collision history since this instailation has been r�edaced by SD'/o. ComQaring the coliision history of the
segment of S 324`� Stre� beiween 17'�' Avenne S and 23" Avenue S fcom three years pria to �nstaliation
(2002-2004) to three years fotlowing instailation {2006-2008), the number of reported collisions d�ped
from eight to four.
Although no further action appears warranted at tfiis time, both the Belmor Park and 17 Av�ue S
pedestrian crossings were note� as potentiat future locations for the itatatlation of Rectangular Rapid
Ftashing Beacons. Staff wit! provide an analysis of our piiot project at BPA Trail at S W 356'" Street for
these devices in early 20 t0, once 2049 collision ttata has. been processed.
Attachmen�
i. LUTC memo dated June 2fl, 2005.
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