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April 10, 2008
Mr. Brett Lindsay
Jon Graves Architects
3110 Ruston Way, Suite D
Tacoma, WA 98402
RE: Permit No. 08-101221-00-SM
Cedars Redesign-33430 13th Place S
Right-of-Way Modification Request
Dear Mr. Lindsay:
This letter responds to your request to waive required driveway access standards for the proposed
driveway on the northwest side of the subject development. After evaluating the existing conditions
along the referenced streets, review of Federal Way City Code(FWCC)provisions(Sections 22-1477, 22-
1496, 22-1544), and direction provided by the City Council, the Public Works Department hereby
approves the following roadway modifications:
Since the existing driveway configurations of neighboring properties along 13t Place S
will not allow driveway access for this site to meet the required 150' spacing, the
applicant may install a driveway at approximately half-way between the north and south
property lines. This configuration will allow for the best possible distance between
accesses and is within the Public Works Director's authority to modify under FWCC 22-
1544(1), which allows reduction of the spacing standards by up to 20%.
The existing driveway onto 13h Place S shall be closed. The conditions of this right-of-way modification
will be applicable for a period of one year from the date of this letter. If a building permit is not issued
within the one-year time limit, this waiver will be void, and a new request for modification must be
submitted.
If you have any questions regarding these right-of-way improvement requirements, please contact Ann
Dower, Engineering Plans Reviewer, at(253) 835-2732.
Sincerely,
Ken Miller, P.E.
Deputy Public Works Director
KM/AD:cc
cc: William Appleton,P.E.,Development Services Manager
Soma Chattopadhyay,Traffic Engineer
David Lee,Associate Planner
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April 8, 2008
Mr. Brett Lindsay
Jon Graves Architects
3110 Ruston Way, Ste D
Tacoma,WA 98402
RE: Permit No. 08-101221-00-SM; Cedars Redesign-33430 13th Place South
Right-of-Way Modification Request
Dear Mr. Lindsay:
This letter responds to your request dated February 26,2008,to waive required street improvements along
131h Place South associated with your proposed development.
After evaluating the existing and proposed conditions, review of Federal Way City Code (FWCC)
provisions (Sections 22-1474, 22-1477, 22-1496), and direction provided by the City Council, the Public
Works Department hereby approves the request to waive street improvements, based upon the following
code section 22-1477 (1):
The improvements as required would not be harmonious with existing street improvements, would
not function safely or would not be advantageous to the neighborhood or City as a whole.
The Comprehensive Plan designates 13th Place South as a Type "R" street, consisting of a 40-foot street
with curb and gutter, four-foot planter strips with street trees, six-foot sidewalks, and street lights in a 66-
foot right-of-way. Existing improvements along 13th Place South consist of a 48' street with eight-foot
sidewalk abutting the curb, all within a 64' right-of-way. Full improvements as required would not be
harmonious or function safely with the existing improvements.
As stated in the City's preapplication conference letter, dated July 20, 2007,the applicant will be required
to dedicate one foot of right-of-way,and install streetlights and street trees behind the sidewalk.
If you have any questions regarding these right-of-way improvement requirements, please contact Ann
Dower,Engineering Plans Reviewer,at(253) 835-2732.
Sincerely,
Ken Miller,P.E.
Deputy Public Works Director
KM/AD:cc
cc: William Appleton,P.E.,Development Services Manager
Soma Chattopadhyay,Traffic Engineer
David Lee,Associate Planner
Project File/AD
Day File
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