95-100507 April 22, 1995
Ms . Barbara Simpson
Parks Planner
Parks Department
City of Federal Way
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE : SHORELINE PERMIT PROCESS I APPROVAL:
Steel Lake Park Improvements,
File Number SMP95-0002
Dear Ms . Simpson:
The City of Federal Way has completed the technical review of your
shoreline permit application to construct a new 3, 030 square foot
concession/toilet/life guard building, 10, 470 square foot paved
shoreline promenade with beach stairs and illumination and related
field improvements within the existing Steel Lake City Park
abutting Steel Lake in Federal Way, Washington.
The proposal is located on a 23 . 9 acre parcel at 2410 South 312th
Street, adjacent Steel Lake, in Section 9, Township 21, Range 4
East, W.M. , King County, Parcel number 092104-9026.
Pursuant to the State Shoreline Management Act (Act) and King
County Shoreline Master Program (Program) , your Shoreline
Substantial Development Permit application is hereby approved
subject to the conditions noted below.
Conditions of Approval :
1 . A building permit shall be obtained from the city prior to
commencement of any activity related to this approval .
2 . Building permit shall include a temporary erosion control plan
showing location of silt fencing or equivalent to protect
integrity of Steel Lake.
3 . Building permit drawings shall be amended to show location of
existing sanitary sewer and storm drainage lines as shown on
drawing C-1 .
4 . Construction debris shall be disposed as required by the city.
Construction debris shall not be placed on the beach.
5 . Building fire alarm, approved by King County Fire District
#39, shall be installed in the concession building.
6 . All promenade illuminating shall be designed to prevent
offsite glare.
7 . Promenade east landing shall be relocated to be at least 25
feet from Steel Lake ordinary high water mark.
8 . Utility permits shall be obtained from Lakehaven Utility
District prior to commencement of any activity related to this
approval .
9. Site plan must be signed/sealed by a state licensed Land
Surveyor if topographic information is incorporated into the
site plan.
10 . Provide document confirming stormwater runoff from existing
onsite parking lots and roadways meet applicable water quality
standards . Storm water treatment system retrofit for the
entire site will be necessary if water quality standards are
not met . Specifically, water runoff treatment facilities
pursuant to Federal Way City Code (FWCC) Section 22-330 (a) (6)
will be required.
11 . All drainage facility drawings shall be signed/sealed by a
state licensed Engineer.
12 . CONSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO THIS PERMIT WILL NOT BEGIN OR IS NOT
AUTHORIZED UNTIL THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FILING AS
DEFINED IN RCW 90 . 58 . 140 (6) AND WAC 173-14-090, OR UNTIL ALL
REVIEW PROCEEDINGS INITIATED WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE
OF SUCH FILING HAVE TERMINATED; EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN RCW
90 . 58 . 140 (5) (a) (b) (c) .
The proposal is located adjacent to Steel Lake and is consistent
with the Shoreline Management Act policies and King County
Shoreline Master Program guidelines . The site is classified as a
shoreline of the state by the Act and is located within a "Urban"
shoreline designation, as identified in the County' s Program.
Unless modified or appealed, this approval is valid for a period of
one year from the date of the decision. If no further action is
taken within one year of the decision, the decision will expire. A
single one year extension may be granted only if a written request
is submitted to the City Department of Community Development
Services, 33530 First Way South, Federal Way, Washington, at least
thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the decision.
This decision may be appealed by any person who received a copy of
this decision. The appeal must be in the form of a letter delivered
to the Department of Community Development Services, 33530 First
Way South, Federal Way, Washington, and be accompanied by the
established fee, within fourteen (14) calendar days after issuance
of the decision. The appeal letter must contain a clear reference
to the matter being appealed and a statement of the factual
findings and conclusions of the Director of Community Development
Services disputed by the person filing the appeal . A request for
reconsideration of this decision may also be filed by any person
who received a copy of the decision, within fourteen (14) calendar
days after the issuance of the decision.
This decision shall not waive compliance with future City of
Federal Way codes, policies and standards relating to this
development. This decision is granted pursuant to the Shoreline
Management Act of 1971 and nothing in this permit shall excuse the
permittee from compliance with any other federal, state, or local
statutes, ordinances, or regulations applicable to this proposal,
but not inconsistent with the Shoreline Management Act (Chapter
90 . 58 .RCW) . This decision may be rescinded pursuant to RCW
90 . 68 . 140 (7) in the event the permittee fails to comply with the
terms or conditions contained in this decision.
Please contact Bill Kingman, AICP, Associate Planner, at 661-4110
if you have any questions regarding this decision.
Sincerely,
Gregory D. Moore, AICP
Director of Community Development Services
Attachments: Findings for Shoreline Permit Approval
c: Ron Garrow, Senior Development Engineer
Bill Kingman, Associate Planner
SMP9502.APV
FINDINGS FOR SHORELINE PERMIT
PROCESS I APPROVAL
APPLICATION SMP95-0002/UPR95-0006
STEEL LAKE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
2410 SOUTH 312TH STREET
The following are findings for recommending approval of a shoreline
substantial development and Process I application to construct a
new 3, 030 square foot concession/toilet/life guard building, 10, 470
square foot paved shoreline promenade with beach stairs and
illumination and related field improvements within the existing
Steel Lake City Park abutting Steel Lake in Federal Way,
Washington. The proposal is located within 200 feet of Steel Lake.
The related State Environmental Policy Act decision (determination
of non-significance) was issued 3/3/95.
FINDINGS
1 . The subject site is approximately 23 . 9 acres in size.
2 . Proposal is within 200 feet of Steel Lake, a shoreline of the
state as defined by Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 173-
20-360 (3) and is regulated by the Washington State Shoreline
Management Act and King County Shoreline Master Program. The
King County Shoreline Master Program has been adopted as
Federal Way' s Shoreline Master Program.
3 . Site is located in Federal Way' s "Urban" shoreline designation
(adopted King County Shoreline Master Program) . Recreation
uses are permitted in the Urban designation subject to a
shoreline substantial development permit.
4 . Site is located in Federal Way' s "Open Space" Comprehensive
Plan designation.
5 . Site is located in Federal Way' s residential (RS-7 .2) zone .
Proposed demolition requires a shoreline and Process I
approval. For reference, public parks are permitted in the RS-
7 .2 zone pursuant to Process III approval .
6. Current uses of the site and surrounding area include the
following:
Site: city park
North: residential
South: public school
East: residential
West: residential
7 . A environmentally sensitive area (open water wetland) has been
identified within 100 feet of the proposal as defined by
Federal Way City Code (FWCC) Section 18-141 .
8 . A State Environmental Policy Act determination of non-
significance was issued 3/3/95. The commend period expired
3/18/95 and the appeal period expired 4/2/95. No comments or
appeals were filed.
9. Proposed project includes a Preliminary Layout Plan North
received March 3, 1995.
10 . Proposed construction is consistent with the Washington State
Shoreline Management Act policies (Washington Administrative
Code 173-14) and applicable King County Code (KCC)
requirements (KCC Title 25) for shoreline development.
Existing city park is classified as a "water enjoyment" use
pursuant to RCW 90 . 58 . 020 and subsequent Washington State
Department of Ecology interpretations clarifying water
dependent, water related and water enjoyment uses .
Existing public park is classified as a "recreation" use
pursuant to KCC Title 25 . 16 . 200 . Recreation is defined by KCC
Title 25. 08 . 390 as private or public development operated and
devoted to facilities and equipment for recreational purposes,
including but not limited to swimming pools, tennis courts,
playgrounds, picnic areas, campgrounds, resorts and other
similar uses whether the use of such area is limited to those
paying a fee or free to the public. Recreation is allowed in
the Urban shoreline designation pursuant to KCC Title
25. 16.200 .
11 . Existing public park is classified as a "public park" use by
FWCC Section 22-646. Public parks are defined as natural or
landscaped area, provided by a unit of government, to meet the
active or passive recreational needs of people pursuant to
FWCC Section 22-1 .
12 . Proposed development, application and attachments will comply
with Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, pertinent zoning
regulations and all other applicable City regulations as
conditioned by Process I approval .
13 . Proposed development will embody good design principles that
will not conflict with adjacent uses in the immediate area as
conditioned by Process I approval .
14 . Proposed development will be consistent with Site Plan Review
decisional criteria, FWCC Section 22-364 and Process I
decisional criteria, FWCC Section 22-394 (b) as conditioned by
Process I approval .
Conditions
1 . A building permit shall be obtained from the city prior to
commencement of any activity related to this approval .
2 . Building permit shall include a temporary erosion control plan
showing location of silt fencing or equivalent to protect
integrity of Steel Lake.
3 . Building permit drawings shall be amended to show location of
existing sanitary sewer and storm drainage lines as shown on
drawing C-1 .
4 . Construction debris shall be disposed as required by the city.
Construction debris shall not be placed on the beach.
5 . Building fire alarm, approved by King County Fire District
#39, shall be installed in the concession building.
6. All promenade illuminating shall be designed to prevent
offsite glare.
7 . Promenade east landing shall be relocated to be at least 25
feet from Steel Lake ordinary high water mark.
8 . Utility permits shall be obtained from Lakehaven Utility
District prior to commencement of any activity related to this
approval .
9 . Site plan must be signed/sealed by a state licensed Land
Surveyor if topographic information is incorporated into the
site plan.
10 . Provide document confirming stormwater runoff from existing
onsite parking lots and roadways meet applicable water quality
standards . Storm water treatment system retrofit for the
entire site will be necessary if water quality standards are
not met. Specifically, water runoff treatment facilities
pursuant to Federal Way City Code (FWCC) Section 22-330 (a) (6)
will be required.
11 . All drainage facility drawings shall be signed/sealed by a
state licensed Engineer.
12 . CONSTRUCTION PURSUANT TO THIS PERMIT WILL NOT BEGIN OR IS NOT
AUTHORIZED UNTIL THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FILING AS
DEFINED IN RCW 90 . 58 . 140 ( 6) AND WAC 173-14-090, OR UNTIL ALL
REVIEW PROCEEDINGS INITIATED WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE
OF SUCH FILING HAVE TERMINATED; EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN RCW
90 . 58 . 140 (5) (a) (b) (c) .
Conclusions : The shoreline permit application is consistent with
the Washington State Shoreline Management Act, King County
Shoreline Master Program, King County Code (Title 25, Shoreline
Management) , Federal Way Comprehensive Plan and Federal Way City
Code zoning regulations . Final construction drawings will be
reviewed for compliance with specific regulations, conditions of
approval and other applicable City requirements with the building
permit application. This decision shall not waive compliance, with
future City of Federal Way codes, policies and standards relating
to this development .
Approved:
Gregory D. Moore, AICP
Director of Community Development Services
Prepared By: Bill Kingman, AICP, Associate Planner
Date: April 22, 1995
S MP 9 5 0 2.APvdefault file
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April 22, 1995
Mr. Robert Fritzen
Shoreline Permit Reviewer
Washington State Department of Ecology
NW Regional Office 3190 - 160th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98005-5452
RE : Steel Lake Park Improvements Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit
#SMP95-0002
Dear Robert :
The City of Federal Way approved a shoreline substantial
development permit April 22, 1995 for construction of a new 3, 030
square foot concession/toilet/life guard building, 10, 470 square
foot paved shoreline promenade with beach stairs and illumination
and related field improvements within the existing Steel Lake
City Park abutting Steel Lake in Federal Way, Washington pursuant
to the State Shoreline Management Act and City' s Shoreline Master
Program.
To assist your review of the shoreline permit, I have enclosed:
City Shoreline Permit letter of approval
City Shoreline Permit
City Shoreline Application
City Shoreline Application and Process I Findings
City Shoreline Application affidavit of public notice
City SEPA Determination
Vicinity map
Site plans
I hope this information is sufficient to allow the Department ' s
Shorelands Division and Attorney General to begin review of the
application. Please call me at 661-4110 if you have any
questions .
Respectfully,
Bill Kingman, AICP
Associate Planner
c: Department of Ecology Attorney General, 4407 Woodview Drive
S .E. , POB 40117,
Olympia, WA 98504-0117
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