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NOTICE OF LAND USE APPLICATION
Project Name: Stevenson Motel Emergency Shelter
Project Description: Change of use of the Stevenson Motel to use as an emergency shelter for people
experiencing homelessness. The shelter will provide spaces for 40 people, up to 48 people, if couples are
being sheltered. The facility includes case management services.
Applicant: Dan Wise, Catholic Community Services, 100 23rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144
Project Location: 33330 Pacific Hwy South
Parcels 797820-0045
Date of Application: December 19, 2022
Date Determined Complete: January 12, 2023
Date of Notice of Application: January 20, 2023
Public Comments Due: February 6, 2023
Requested Decision and Other Permits Included with
this Application: The applicant requests a Use Process
III decision (file #22-105684-UP) issued by the Director
of Community Development according to Federal Way
Revised Code (FWRC) Chapter 19.65.
Environmental Documents: N/A
Development Regulations to Be Used for Project Mitigation: FWRC Title 16, “Surface Water
Management”; and Title 19, “Zoning and Development Code.”
Consistency with Applicable City Plans and Regulations: The project will be reviewed for
consistency with all applicable policies and regulations, including but not limited to: Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan; FWRC; King County Surface Water Design Manual as amended by the City of
Federal Way; Public Works Development Standards; Lakehaven Water & Sewer System Design and
Construction Standards; and South King Fire & Rescue Administrative Policies.
Public Comment & Appeals: Any person may submit written comments on the Use Process III
application to the Director of Community Development by February 6, 2023. Only the applicant, persons
who submit written comments to the director, or persons who specifically request a copy of the original
decision may appeal the director’s decision. Comments can be mailed to the Department of Community
Development (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003) or emailed to
planning@cityoffederalway.com.
Availability of File and Environmental Documents: The official project file is available for public
review at: https://www.cityoffederalway.com/node/1962.
Staff Contact: Senior Planner Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com.
Published in the Federal Way Mirror January 20, 2023.