HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-102032-UP Process III or IV Submittal Requirements-5-4-22Bulletin #001 – January 20, 2022 Page 1 of 7 k:\Handouts\ Process III or IV Submittal Requirements SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR USE PROCESS III OR PROCESS IV USE PROCESS III (PROJECT APPROVAL) WHEN USE PROCESS III IS USED Reference to Use Process III is found in several places in the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC); stating that certain developments, activities, or uses are permitted only with a Use Process III approval. In addition, major improvements to developed sites, as defined by FWRC 19.15.030(3), are also subject to a Use Process III application. WHO MAKES THE DECISION The Community Development Director issues the decision based on review and analysis of decisional criteria, the official file, and written public comment. APPEALS Appeals of Use Process III decisions are heard and decided on by the City of Federal Way Hearing Examiner. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USE PROCESS IV (HEARING EXAMINER APPROVAL) WHEN USE PROCESS IV IS USED Reference to Process IV is found in several places in the FWRC, stating that certain developments, activities, or uses are permitted only if approved using Use Process IV. Use Process IV requires a public hearing. WHO MAKES THE DECISION The city’s Hearing Examiner makes Process IV decisions following a public hearing. APPEALS Appeals of Use Process IV decisions are heard and decided on by King County Superior Court. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO APPLY Applicants are required to schedule a preapplication conference prior to submitting an application for a Use Process III or Use Process IV. A preapplication conference is required if the project is subject to SEPA (environmental) review. Please contact the Permit Center at 253-835-2607, or permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com, for submittal requirements and forms. All application materials must be submitted electronically. Please visit our website at https://www.cityoffederalway.com/node/4588 to request a document upload link and obtain information on how to successfully prepare your application materials for electronic submittal. This form is to be used as a guide in determining what constitutes a complete application. All checked items must be submitted to constitute a complete application. Incomplete applications or improperly named/formatted documents will not be accepted. The applicant will be notified of a complete application within 28 days of submittal. A complete application does not imply compliance or conformance with applicable codes. Additional fees may be required for consultant peer review of critical areas reports. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way WA 98003 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609 www.cityoffederalway.com Bulletin #001 – January 20, 2022 Page 2 of 7 k:\Handouts\ Process III or IV Submittal Requirements SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR USE PROCESS III OR IV Project Name: Project Description: Applicant/Agent: File No(s): Required Submitted Completed Master Land Use application, with owner’s signature. Application fees, including SEPA fees as applicable. Concurrency application (with appropriate fees). Summary letter and submittal checklist from preapplication conference. Current title report for the subject property, prepared within 90 days. Certificate of water and sewer availability, signed within a year of the date of application. Site photographs from each compass point (north, east, south, & west) referenced on the site plan.  Narrative description of the project, this should also include a summary of how project complies with applicable design guidelines (FWRC Chapter 19.115, “Community Design Guidelines”). Completed, signed, and dated SEPA checklist. Complete sets of required drawings. All plans must be drawn to scale, dimensioned, and labeled. Minimum scale is 1 to 20, unless otherwise authorized. Minimum plan sheet size shall be 24 x 36 inches. All information is to be legible. Plans shall be prepared by a certified professional (licensed in the state of Washington) unless otherwise authorized. If the development proposal has a value of $75,000 or greater, the site survey, site plan, preliminary drainage, grading, right-of-way plans, and building elevation plans shall be prepared by a certified professional licensed in the state of Washington. The survey shall be prepared by a certified land surveyor; and the site plan, drainage, grading, right-of-way plans, and building elevations by a certified architect or engineer. Regardless of the value of the development, landscape plans must be prepared by a Washington State licensed landscape architect. Bulletin #001 – January 20, 2022 Page 3 of 7 k:\Handouts\ Process III or IV Submittal Requirements Required Submitted Topographic Survey Project name, plan date, and/or revision date(s). Name, phone number, and license stamp of preparer. North arrow and bar scale. Site area. Property lines, utilities, easements, sidewalks, street edges, existing structures, parking, and site improvements (i.e. drainage systems with pipe sizes, invert and rim elevations, etc.). Structures and driveways within 150 feet of subject site (on both sides of street). Minimum two-foot contours for slopes less than 15 percent and five-foot contours for slopes 15 percent or greater; datum shall be King County Aerial Survey or NGVD. Delineate slopes greater than 40 percent grade on or within 25-feet of the site. Delineate streams, ponds, wetlands, natural drainage courses, and other surface water features on or within 225-feet of the site. Identify trees as defined by FWRC 19.05.200. Site Plan Project name, plan date, and/or revision date(s). Name and phone number of the owner/agent. Name, phone number, and license stamp of preparer. North arrow and bar scale. Vicinity map. Site area. Total parking stalls count. Total gross floor area of all proposed floors or levels. Location and dimensions of existing and proposed structures, property lines, sidewalks, easements, parking layout, street edges, mechanical equipment, trash enclosures, outdoor uses, storage areas, fencing, rockeries, and retaining walls. Streams, ponds, wetlands, natural drainage courses, and other surface water features on or within 225-feet of the site. Location of stands of trees as defined by FWRC 19.05.200. Existing and proposed utilities including: utility poles and boxes, water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and fire hydrants. Structures and driveways within 150-feet of subject site (on both sides of street). International Building Code (IBC) construction type and occupancy classification. Location and square footage calculations of any on-site pedestrian areas (i.e., plazas, courtyards) or open space areas. Indicate any proposed phasing with proposed timelines for full completion. Bulletin #001 – January 20, 2022 Page 4 of 7 k:\Handouts\ Process III or IV Submittal Requirements Required Submitted Information for Buildable Lands Calculation (Please provide this information in tabular form on the site plan.) Category #Acres Gross Land Area – Acreage of the site prior to any dedications or set-asides. Critical Areas – Acreage precluded from development due to wetlands and buffers; streams and buffers; regulated lakes and buffers; shoreline setbacks; flood hazard areas; erosion hazard areas; and/or landslide hazard areas. Rights-of-Way – Acreage dedicated for public rights-of-way (e.g. street widening). Do not include private access easements and private roadways internal to multi-family, senior housing, commercial, or industrial complexes. Public Purpose – Acreage of site to be used for retention/detention/drainage facilities; open space and parks; or other on-site public facilities. Do not include public utilities easements or landscaping. Net Land Area – Gross land area minus critical areas, rights-of-way, and public purpose. Description Square Footage (Gross Floor Area)# Units Existing Building(s)1 New Building Commercial Portion N/A Residential Portion Footprint N/A Required Submitted Preliminary Drainage, Grading, and Right-of-Way Plan Project name, plan date, and/or revision date(s). Name, phone number, and license stamp of preparer. North arrow and bar scale. Preliminary storm drainage system in accordance with the King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM), as amended by Federal Way. Preliminary grading plan with finished contours; minimum two foot contours for slopes less than 15 percent and five foot contours for slopes 15 percent or greater; datum shall be King County Aerial Survey, or NGVD-29. Preliminary right-of-way improvement plan, as required by the Public Works Dept. Approximate cut & fill quantities of site earthwork. Total existing and proposed impervious surface area. Existing and proposed utilities including: utility poles and boxes, water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and fire hydrants. 1For in-fill or phased development. Bulletin #001 – January 20, 2022 Page 5 of 7 k:\Handouts\ Process III or IV Submittal Requirements Required Submitted Preliminary Landscape Plan Project name, plan date, and/or revision date(s). Name, phone number, and license stamp of preparer. North arrow and bar scale. Specific location, type, size, and number of trees to remain and to be removed. Plant schedule with the scientific name, common name, size, spacing, and quantity of each. Specific location and square footage calculations of drought tolerant landscaping (document that a minimum 25 percent is provided per FWRC 19.125.040[6]) Irrigation plan for lawn areas. Specific location, square footage calculations, and total square footage of each parking lot landscape island per FWRC 19.125.070(2)(a). Screening of outdoor facilities such as: trash/recycling enclosures, outdoor storage, drive through facilities, stormwater facilities, and ground based mechanical equipment. Building wall area landscaping per FWRC 19.125.040. Specific location of street trees in the right-of-way. Identify perimeter landscape type as I, II, III, or IV. Building Elevations/Design Intent Project name, plan date, and/or revision date(s). Name, phone number, and license stamp of preparer. Bar scale. Statement of architectural design intent, finish materials, and colors. Front, rear, and side (labeled as north, south, east, & west) building elevations of proposed structures. Exterior wall openings. Exterior materials and colors board. Garbage/recycling facility screen details. Roof-top and ground based mechanical equipment screen details. Building height calculation. Bulletin #001 – January 20, 2022 Page 6 of 7 k:\Handouts\ Process III or IV Submittal Requirements Required Submitted Clearing & Grading Plan Project name, plan date, and/or revision date(s). Name, phone number, and license stamp of preparer. North arrow and bar scale. Identification of existing slope depicting: areas with 0 to 15 percent slope; areas with 15 to 40 percent slope; and areas of 40 percent or greater slope. Proposed grades. Location of all existing and/or proposed structures, driveways, utilities, right-of- way improvements, and easements on the subject property. Designation of all wetlands, streams, and other critical areas that are on or within 225- feet of any area proposed to be disturbed by the proposed clearing and/or grading action. Areas proposed for clearing and the proposed use for such areas. Any proposed grade changes that adversely affect or endanger trees on the property and/ or adjacent properties, and specifications to maintain them. A minimum of two cross sections of the site, drawn to scale, depicting the existing and proposed grade and any proposed rockeries and/or retaining walls. The director may also require a three dimensional topographic model of existing and proposed topographic conditions. Location and description of proposed erosion control devices and structures. When required, a geotechnical report prepared by a geotechnical engineer that contains sufficient information to determine the potential impacts of the proposed clearing and grading, as well as measures to reduce or eliminate these impacts. Tree/Vegetation Retention Plan Project name, plan date, and/or revision date(s). Name, phone number, and license stamp of preparer, who shall be a certified arborist or a certified landscape architect. North arrow and bar scale. Statement outlining the purposes of any proposed tree removal (e.g., building construction, street or roadway, driveway, recreation area, patio, or parking lot); together with a proposed timetable for when this work will occur. A tree survey that identifies the location, approximate size, species, and number of trees on this site and also identifies the general location of trees within 50-feet of the site. Tree survey samples may only be used at the discretion of the director. A depiction of the spatial limits for tree/vegetation retention areas and details of tree/ vegetation protection measures. A depiction of any new vegetated areas to be established. The manner in which the cleared areas on the property will be reclaimed with vegetation, specification or any required mitigation plantings, and a timetable for replanting. Approved tree/vegetation retention plan shall be incorporated into the clearing and grading drawings for final construction documentation. Bulletin #001 – January 20, 2022 Page 7 of 7 k:\Handouts\ Process III or IV Submittal Requirements Special Studies and Additional Information (four copies required) Required Submitted Level One Downstream storm drainage analysis as described in the KCSWDM, as amended by Federal Way. Preliminary technical information report addressing relevance of the 8 Core and 5 Special Requirements of the KCSWDM. Trip generation analysis prepared by an engineer licensed in State of Washington. Traffic impact analysis prepared by an engineer licensed in State of Washington. Parking study. Noise study. Lighting plan.  Critical Areas Report w/supplemental:  Geotechnical report.  Wetland delineation.  Stream delineation.  Wetland mitigation plan.  Wetland buffer enhancement plan.  Stream buffer enhancement plan. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Checklist. Critical Aquifer Recharge Area – Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Other information relating to design and siting of proposed development (including site cross sections). Specific information to determine compliance with city goals, policies, and regulations.