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33530 1st Way South (253) 661-4000
PO Box 9718 Federal Way, WA 98063-9718
April 2,2003
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Mr. Greg Borba, Supervior of Current Planning r
King County Land Use Services Division, DDES
900 Oaksdale Avenue SW
Renton, WA 98055-1219
Re: King County Project: No File Number Available
Project Description: Community Meeting for Preapplication Review of Proposed 100-Foot Monopole
Project Location: 27201 Pacific Highway South,Federal Way,WA
Federal Way File: 03-101139-00-IA; T-Mobile
Dear Mr. Borba:
On March 18,2003,the City of Federal Way received a Community Meeting Public Notice for a proposed
100-foot monopole at the above referenced address. The applicant for the project is David Warwick of
Western Telecom on behalf of T-Mobile.
The proposed monopole site is located in the City of Federal Way's Potential Annexation Area(PAA).
The City of Federal Way has a substantial interest in development within its PAA. While the City
recognizes that the proposed development is not currently required to meet the conditions of the Federal
Way City Code(FWCC), the following comments are intended to provide information to King County on
potential future implications related to the proposed development and to address relevant environmental
issues.Additionally,the Community Meeting Public Notice indicates that the public is invited to submit
alternative locations within 1/4 mile of the proposed facility. In that the City of Federal Way is within ''A
mile of the proposed site,the City would respectfully submit the following information relating to
jurisdictional requirements for siting a monopole within our existing City limits.
Enclosed is a copy of the City of Federal Way zoning map indicating the various zones within an
approximate 1/4 mile radius of the subject site. The City of Federal Way properties that are located within
the stated 1/4 mile search ring include lands that are zoned Commercial Business(BC)and Multi-Family
Residential(RM). Pursuant to FWCC Section 22-681 (enclosed), new monopoles are not permitted in the
RM zoning district. A Personal Wireless Service Facility(PWSF)may only be located on an existing
structure in a residential zoning district. As such,the properties zoned RM within the 'A mile search ring
are ineligible as alternative locations for the proposed monopole.
Pursuant to FWCC Section 22-762(enclosed), a 100-foot monopole is permitted in the BC zone, subject
to the development standards identified in FWCC Section 22-967(3)(enclosed).Among these standards is
the regulation that placement of a monopole shall be denied if placement of the antennas on an existing
structure can meet the applicant's technical and network location requirements.Any application for a
freestanding PWSF within the City's limits would require extensive analysis of existing structures,
including, but not limited to,Puget Sound Energy poles.
Mr.Greg Borba
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April 2,2003
Additionally, pursuant to FWCC Section 22-967(3)(e), freestanding PWSFs are required to be designed
and placed on the site in a manner that takes maximum advantage of existing trees,mature vegetation,
and structures so as to screen as much of the total PWSF from prevalent views. This requirement would
necessitate extensive natural screening and/or stealth technology to camouflage a proposed monopole;
assuming that the applicant was able to prove that no existing structure is eligible for the proposal.
Pursuant to FWCC Section 22-966(d),the siting of any new monopole is considered to be a lowest
priority location, and only permitted if the applicant demonstrates to the City's satisfaction that it is not
technically possible to site in a higher prioritized location (i.e. an existing structure).
While the City's proposed zoning for the site at the time of annexation is BC,the City is concerned that
the proposed monopole development at 27201 Pacific Highway South may be nonconforming to the City
of Federal Way's development regulations, given the City's stringent screening requirements for
monopole development.
The property owner should be aware that creation of a nonconforming development has potential
implications for all future development on the site, assuming annexation of the area occurs and the
applicant exceeds nonconforming thresholds. For your information, pursuant to FWCC Section 22-334
(enclosed),nonconformances such as those related to perimeter landscape requirements,PWSF screening,
and site access would need to brought into compliance with Federal Way regulations at such time as any
of the following occurs: 1)change of use on the site; 2) increase in gross floor area; 3)abandonment; 5)
cessation of use; and/or, 6)alterations or work in excess of 50 percent of the value of the existing
improvements. The proposed monopole development could potentially create a substantial
nonconformance on the site and, under Federal Way regulations,the nonconformance would be required
to be brought into compliance at such time as the thresholds identified in FWCC Section 22-334 are
exceeded.
The City appreciates the opportunity to review this project and provide comments to the County. Please
include the City of Federal Way as a party of record on this application and send copies of all official
environmental or other public notices related to the proposal to the following address: Jane Gamble, City
of Federal Way, PO Box 9718,Federal Way, WA 98063-9718. If you have any questions, please call
Jane Gamble,Associate Planner,at 253-661-4120.
Sincerely,
Kathy McClung,Director
Department of Community Development Services
enclosures
c: Jane Gamble,Associate Planner
Lori Michaelson,AICP,Senior Planner
Rox Burhans,Associate Planner
David Warwick,Western Telcom,23501 NE Union Hill Road,Redmond,WA 98053
John Sawyer,2016 38th Street NW,Gig Harbor,WA 98335
File 803-101139-00-IA Doc.I .22378
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COMMUNITY MEETING RECEIVED BY FFARTMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT D_-
PUBLIC NOTICE MI\R 1 $ 2003
David Warwick,Western Telcom on behalf of T-Mobile is in the process of locating a wireless
communication facility at27201 Pacific Highway S,Federal Way,WA 98003 (parcel, ,120.49055).
This project requires a Commercial Building Permit!SEPA Checklist from King County. Part of the
Commercial Building Permit/SEPA process includes a community meeting prior to filing an application
with King County.
The purpose of this meeting is to inform the surrounding neighborhood of the proposed facility and to take
public input regarding the proposed location. T-Mobile will present information relative to the availability
of alternative existing structures for location within 1/4 mile and we will discuss reasons why location on
those structures is not feasible. You may submit alternative locations within'A mile in writing to David
Warwick,5 or more days prior to the meeting. Your alternatives will be evaluated and discussed at the
meeting. Alternative sites proposed by you or other citizens can also be presented in writing at the meeting
and will be subsequently considered by the applicant.
The proposed project consists of installation of six(6)wireless antennas below the top of a new 100'tall
monopole with ground equipment to be located at the base of the pole surrounded by a 6'tall cedar fence
painted to match the existing commercial structure adjacent to the site. An 8'wide landscape buffer will
surround the compound to the South and West.
The purpose of the proposed project is to provide coverage for the area of portions of Federal Way,Des
Moines,Kent,and King County. A map is attached that shows the proposed location of the facility. A
sketch of the proposed facility is also included.
The meeting will be held at: TIME: 7:00pm—8:30pm
DATE: Tuesday,April 1 fi/ItN1
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PLACE: Woodmond Library
ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: 26809 Pacific Highway S.,Des Moines,WA 98198
From Interstate 5 take exit 147. Turn right(West)on 272"d St. Proceed to Pacific Avenue. Turn
right on Pacific Highway S. Library is on the west side of Pacific Highway S. approximately 2 blocks
North of the intersection of Pacific Highway S.and S.272"d St.
If you are unable to attend or require additional information,please contact David Warwick,Western
Telcom at 23501 N.E.Union Hill Rd.,Redmond,WA 98053 (Mobile: 425.246.9072)(Fax:425.868.4193).
Attachments:
(Portion of Local Assessor Map with subject parcel identified)
(Sketch of proposal) J7 a tV Wit, pi
cc: King County DDES,ATTN: Greg Borba t yo
Karen J.Scharer,Program/Project Manager II
Current Planning Section
Land Use Services Division,DDES, 900 Oakesdale Avenue S.W.,Renton,WA 98055-1219
206-296-7114 Fax 206-296-7051
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