Exhibit N DNS 16-103682-SE
NOTICE OF OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
(DNS)
Project Name: Bally Fitness Demolition
Project Description: The intent of this project is to fully demolish the North building at the Bally Fitness site.
Applicant: Complete Construction, 9757 Juanita Dr. NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Project Location: 32813 1st Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003
Date Application Received: July 29, 2016
Date Determined Complete: August 2, 2016
Date of Notice of Application: August 12, 2016
Comment Due Date: August 26, 2016
Environmental Review: Based upon review of a completed environmental
checklist and other information on file with the City, it is likely that the City of
Federal Way will determine that the project will not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment and expects to issue a Determination of
Nonsignificance (DNS) for this project. The optional DNS process in WAC 197 -
11-355 is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the
environmental impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include
mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the review process may
incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an
environmental impact statement (EIS) is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposa l
may be obtained upon request.
Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable env ironmental
impacts. Comments must be submitted by the date noted above.
Permits/Files Under Review: Demolition Permit (File #16-103-683-00-DE)
Environmental Documents & Required Studies: Environmental Checklist
Development Regulations Used for Project Mitigation: Federal Way Revised Code Title 14, ‘Environmental Policy;’
Title 16 ‘Surface Water Management;’ and Title 19 ‘Zoning and Development Code.’
Public Comment & Appeals: Any person may submit written comments regarding the land use application or t he
environmental impacts of the proposal to the Director of Community Development by 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2016. Only
persons who submit written comments to the Director (address below) or specifically request a copy of the decision, may appeal
the decision. However, any interested party may appeal the environ mental threshold determination.
Issuance of Final Environmental Determination: The final DNS may be issued without a second comment period, unless
timely comments identify probable significant adverse impacts that were not considered by the Notice of Optional DNS. A copy
of the DNS may be obtained upon request.
Availability of File: The official project files and existing environmental documents are available for public review at the
Department of Community Development, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003.
Staff Contact: Senior Planner Dave Van De Weghe, 253-835-2638