16-101190 CITY OF CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way Federal Way,WA 98003-6325
(253)835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.corn
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
March 14,2016
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Mr.Jim Combs
Total Quality Lawn Care
32325 40th Place SW
Federal Way,WA 98023
Re: File #16-101190-00-AD;ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION APPROVAL
Butler Residence Landscaping;4214 SW 325th Street,Federal Way
Dear Mr. Combs:
The City of Federal Way Community Development Department has completed review of an Administrative
Decision request to re-landscape an existing backyard on Lake Lorene,4214 SW 325th Street, Federal Way.
The proposed work includes removal of sod,applying weed block,and installation of washed rock within
existing flower beds for a new walkway.
FINDINGS
The subject property is located within an environmentally critical area, as it is located within the 25-foot
buffer of Lake Lorene which is a regulated lake under the Federal Way Revised City Code(FWRC). Based on the
city's Critical Areas Map, there also appears to be a fringe wetland along the lake shoreline.
The existing backyard is landscaped like a typical residence and was established prior to city incorporation.
The proposed maintenance activities will be located landward of the lake's ordinary high water mark and are
typical of normal backyard landscaping/maintenance activities.
The proposed re-landscaping of the backyard as discussed in the request meets the partial exemption
regulations in FWRC 19.145.120(3). An aerial photo showing existing conditions has been submitted and staff
reviewed historical aerial photos to verify the backyard landscaping and gardens were established prior to city
incorporation.
Furthermore, FWRC 19.145.370(1), "Development Within Regulated Lake Buffers,"allows for installation
and maintenance of normal residential landscaping within the required buffer area;provided,that no
fertilizers,pesticides,or other chemicals or substances are applied within the buffer area that will degrade
water quality or hasten eutrophication of the lake.
DECISION
Pursuant to FWRC 19.145.120(3) and FWRC 19.145.370(1), the landscaping activities outlined in the March 9,
2016,request for administration decision are hereby approved.
Mr.Combs
March 14,2016
Page 2
CLOSING
This administrative decision shall not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes,policies,and
standards relating to this site. If you have any questions regarding this letter,please contact Associate Planner
Becky Chapin at (253) 835-2641,or becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely, f
Michael A. Morales
Community Development Director
c: Becky Chapin,Associate Planner
DenoBi Olegba,Code Compliance Officer
Mr.Bob Butler,4214 SW 325th Street,Federal Way,WA 98023
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File#16-101190-00-AD Doc.I.D.72667
_ECEIVED REQUEST FO__ __DMINISTRATIVE DECISION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CUUY OF
MAR 0 9 2016 33325 8th Avenue South
Federal WayFederal Way,WA 98003-6325
CITY OF FEDERAL JAY 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
CDS www.cityoffederalway.com
FILE NUMBER (Q - I `' 1 1 9 O Date Jc I/
Applicant
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For Staff Use
❑ Code Interpretation/Clarification - No Fee
Critical Areas Letter/Analysis/Peer Review - No Fee (Actual Cost if Applicable)
❑ Request for Extension(Land Use/Plat Approval) - Check Current Fee Schedule
❑ Revisions to Approved Permit - Check Current Fee Schedule
❑ Tree Removal - No Fee
❑ Zoning Compliance Letter - Check Current Fee Schedule
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