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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of checklist:
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization, or
compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts, or if an environmental
impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for applicants: [help]
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer
each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency
specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or “does not apply” only
when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or
incorporate by reference additional studies and/or reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions
often avoid delays with the SEPA process, as well as later in the decision-making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or
on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its
environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or
provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.
Instructions for Lead Agencies:
Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the
proposal, and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first, but not necessarily the only
source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination
is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other
supporting documents.
Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: [help]
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans, and programs), complete the applicable parts of
sections A and B, plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all
questions that apply and note that the words “project,” “applicant,” and “property or site” should be read as
“proposal,” “proponent,” and “affected geographic area,” respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for
nonprojects) questions in Part B (Environmental Elements) that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the
proposal.
Department of Community Development Services
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalway.com
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A. BACKGROUND [help]
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: [help]
“Woodbridge Business Park”
2. Name of applicant: [help]
Applicant: Federal Way Campus, LLC
Agent: ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: [help]
Applicant: Dana Ostenson c/o Federal Way Campus, LLC
Address: 11100 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 850
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-261-4382
Agent: Eric LaBrie c/o ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC
Address: 33400 8th Avenue South, Suite 205
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 838-6113
4. Date checklist prepared: [help]
April 30, 2018, Revised April 2, 2020, Revision 2: November 2021.
5. Agency requesting checklist: [help]
City of Federal Way
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): [help]
Land Use Process Approval - 2022
Site Work - 2023
Construction - 2023
Completion - 2024
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this
proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
No, this proposal is a single project that will not require future additions, or further activity
outside of building construction.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly
related to this proposal. [help]
Revised Tree and Vegetation Retention Plan, by Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc.,
dated 02/18/2020; Rev. 11/2021.
Forest Management/Maintenance Plan, by Washington Forestry Consultants, Inc., dated
03/23/2020;
Critical Areas Report and Conceptual Mitigation Plan by Talasaea, dated 10/27/2017;
Rev: 04/2020;
Addendum to April 2020 Critical Areas Report and Proposed Mitigation Plan by Wet.land,
dated 10/2021;
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Geotechnical Report by GeoEngineers, dated 01/10/20;
Pavement Analysis by GeoEngineers, dated 8/29, revised 08/2021
Traffic Impact Analysis by TENW, dated 04/18, Rev. 03/20, Rev 2. 07/2020
Noise Study by Ramboll dated 03/31/20;
Air Quality Report by Ramboll dated 03/31/20;
Preliminary Technical Information Report by ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC, dated
03/31/20; Rev. 11/2021;
Visual Impact Exhibit prepared by Craft Architects, dated 3/22/2018; Rev. by Nelson
dated 11/2021;
JARPA prepared by Talasaea and submitted to United States Army Corps of Engineers
on 10/19/2017
Traffic Concurrency Review by the City of Federal Way, submitted 11/11/2019;
Archeological Resources Survey by Cardno, dated March 26, 2018.
Greenline Business Park- DAHP Correspondence dated 10/2020
Parking Analysis by TENW dated 03/10/2020; Rev. 09/2021.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly
affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. [help]
A Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application has been submitted to USACE and DOE for
review. The City of Federal Way is currently processing their City Center Access Project
which may have an effect on this project.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. [help]
Section 404 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Commercial Grade & Fill City of Federal Way,
SEPA Threshold Determination, Process IV Land Use Review, NPDES Construction
Stormwater Discharge Permit, Right-of-Way Use Permit, Shoreline Management Substantial
Development Permit, and Forest Practice Class-IV- General Application, Building permit,
Developer Extension Agreement with Lakehaven.
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project
and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your
proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to
include additional specific information on project description.) [help]
The proposal for Woodbridge Business Park (formerly known as Greenline) seeks to develop
3 new buildings of varying sizes. The existing Weyerhaeuser Technology Center building will
remain; however, the parking lot associated with the Tech Center will be reconfigured to allow
for construction of the new buildings. Building 1 will be ±605,195 SF in size, Building 2 will be
±240,675 SF in size, and Building 3 will be ±125,520 SF in size. Site access will be provided
via 4 new driveways located on Weyerhaeuser Way S. Right-of-Way dedication and frontage
improvements along Weyerhaeuser Way S. are also proposed as part of the Woodbridge
Business Park Development. The proposal will also require impacts to some of the wetlands
on site. The project involves direct wetland impacts of approximately 12,070 SF, and 7,840 SF
of indirect impacts. To mitigate the impacts the applicant is proposing the following mitigation,
wetland buffer replacement: 3,184 SF, buffer creation: 27,113 SF, and buffer restoration:
29,819 SF. Mitigation for filling wetlands will be provided through the In Lieu Fee program.
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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of
your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a
proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal
description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit
any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with
any permit applications related to this checklist. [help]
A site plan with vicinity map has been included with the Land Use Application package. The
current site address for the Weyerhaeuser Technology Center (WTC) is 32901
Weyerhaeuser Way S, Federal Way, WA 98001. The northern portion of the development is
located in the NE Quarter, of Section 16, Township 21, Range 4. The southern portion of the
development is located in the SE Quarter of Section 16, Township 21, Range 4. See Exhibit
A of the title report included with the Land Use application for a complete legal description of
the property.
The largest building will be located directly north of the WTC and the two other buildings will
be located directly south of the WTC.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS [help]
1. Earth
a. General description of the site [help]
(underline/circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________
The site slopes down to the west and south from about Elevation 450 feet in the northwest
to about Elevation 394 feet in the south.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? [help]
±15%
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you
know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term
commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. [help]
Varying thicknesses of forest duff and/or topsoil and sod were encountered from ground
surface to depths ranging from about 1 to 18 inches in most of the explorations. All
explorations encountered and were terminated in glacial deposits. Dense to very dense
glacial till was typically encountered beneath a loose to dense or stiff to very stiff
weathered till.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
[help]
None known,
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling,
excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. [help]
The purpose of site fill and grade activities is to provide relatively flat building and parking
surfaces. Based on the preliminary engineering plans, there will be ±276,000 cubic yards
of cut and ±237,000 cubic yards of fill for a net cut quantity of ±29,000 cubic yards, plus
an additional ±112,000 cubic yards of stripping. During final engineering, additional work
will be done to balance the site.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. [help]
Erosion could occur as a result of clearing and construction, particularly if earthwork is
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completed during periods of rainfall. TESC measures will be implemented as approved
by the City prior to construction.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for
example, asphalt or buildings)? [help]
Approximately 63.9 acres out of approximately 98 = ±65.5% of the site will be covered
with impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: [help]
The owner will implement a City-approved, erosion control plan during earthwork and
construction activities.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and
maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known. [help]
Please see the “Air Quality Technical Report” dated March 2020 prepared by Ramboll for
detailed information. The report explains that temporary changes to air quality could occur
during construction. Some heavy machinery exhaust and dust particulates generated
primarily by construction equipment.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe. [help]
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: [help]
All construction equipment will be in proper working order and regulated for emissions by
the manufacturer and local emissions laws. Vehicles entering and leaving the site will also
be regulated for emissions by state and local emissions laws. During construction the site
will be watered as necessary to keep any dust from impacting surrounding air quality.
3. Water
a. Surface Water [help]
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round
and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names.
If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. [help]
There is a man-made, fish-bearing stream on site that originates from the discharge
point of the current, on-site stormwater pond that serves the existing Tech Center.
There are 63 wetlands within the Site. North Lake abuts the eastern edge of the Site.
See attached “Critical Areas Report and Conceptual Mitigation Plan” prepared by
Talasaea Consultants, Inc., dated October 27, 2017, revised April 2020, and the
“Addendum to the April 2020 Critical Areas Report” by Wet.land dated October 2021 for
more details. All surface water bodies ultimately discharge to the man-made
Weyerhaeuser Pond which eventually flows into Hylebos Creek to the south via surface
or groundwater connections.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If
yes, please describe and attach available plans. [help]
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Yes. Approximately 12,070 SF of wetlands will be directly impacted and approximately
7,840 will be indirectly impacted. The applicant is proposing the following mitigation:
buffer replacement: 3,184 SF, buffer creation: 27,113 SF, buffer restoration and
participation in the DOE’s In Lieu Fee program. While no impacts are proposed to the
onsite stream, the stormwater pond which provides the majority of flow to the stream
will be modified as part of the proposed development. See attached plans for more
details. A Wetland mitigation plan can be found within the “Critical Areas Report and
Conceptual Mitigation Plan” prepared by Talasaea Consultants, Inc., dated October 27,
2017, revised April 2020, and “Addendum to the April 2020 Critical Areas Report”, by
Wet.land, dated October 2021.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill
material. [help]
Total wetland fill will equal ±12,078 square feet as noted on the plans and in the “Critical
Areas Report and Conceptual Mitigation Plan” prepared by Talasaea Consultants,
dated October 27, 2017, revised April 2020, and “Addendum to the April 2020 Critical
Areas Report”, by Wet.land, dated October 2021. Source of fill will be from site native
soil or structural fill from an approved provider.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known. [help]
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note the location on the site plan. [help]
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the
type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. [help]
b. Ground Water
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a
general description of the well, proposed uses, and approximate quantities withdrawn from the
well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities if known. [help]
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources,
if any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial containing the following chemicals. . . ;
agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the
number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s)
are expected to serve. [help]
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) and method of collection and disposal, if any
(include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If
so, describe. [help]
Run-off from impervious surfaces will be collected and directed into on-site stormwater
detention and water quality treatment facilities. Once detained and treated for water
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quality, the storm water will be released to the downstream system. Please see the
Technical Information Report prepared by ESM Consulting Engineers dated November
2021 for further details.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. [help]
Not as proposed.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so,
describe.
No – the stormwater system has been designed to discharge at the natural locations.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern
impacts, if any:
The project contractors, users, and personnel will utilize onsite Best Management
Practices. Attached drainage plans show runoff from impervious surfaces will be directed
to onsite stormwater detention ponds.
4. Plants [help]
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: [help]
_X_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
_X_evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
_X_shrubs
X grass
____pasture
____crop or grain
____orchards, vineyards, or other permanent crops
_X_wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
____other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? [help]
Native
Both native and non-native trees and shrubs will be removed during site construction.
Some wetlands will be impacted, but the remaining wetlands will remain in post-
development condition with their associated buffers.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
No native threatened or endangered plant species were observed or known to occur on or
immediately adjacent to the site.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the
site, if any. [help]
Buffer enhancement with native trees and shrubs will be done as appropriate and
landscaping will be installed to meet the appropriate City code.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, English holly, creeping buttercup.
5. Animals
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a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site, or are known to be on
or near the site. Examples include: [help]
birds: hawk, songbirds, other: eagle
mammals: rabbits, squirrels, coyote
fish: no fish were observed within the onsite stream; North Lake is stocked with rainbow
trout, and has large-mouth bass.
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. [help]
No listed species are known to occur on or near the Site. Bald eagles are known to
periodically use North Lake, which is near the site, for foraging.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. [help]
The entire region is known to be part of the Pacific Flyway. The Pacific Flyway includes
Alaska and the Aleutian Islands and the Rocky Mountains and Pacific coast regions of
Canada the United States and Mexico, south to where it becomes blended with other
flyways in Central and South America. However, the site is not known to be used by
migratory fowl.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. [help]
The development will be surrounded by open spaces, including forest buffers, a meadow,
wetlands, and landscaping.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
Bullfrogs, large-mouth bass.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed
project’s energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. [help]
Electrical energy will be the primary source of power serving the project. Natural gas
maybe used to satisfy incidental energy needs.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe. [help]
No. Proposed building heights will not exceed ±45 feet above grade. No existing
development utilizes solar energy in proximity to which the shadows cast from the buildings
will have any effect.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other
proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any. [help]
No energy conservation features have been designed into the plans at this time. Energy
conservation will be addressed with the building permit documents.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and
explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. [help]
None known
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
The property is found within the Tacoma Smelter Plume. However, the predicted
arsenic concentration is under 20 ppm; below the state cleanup levels.
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2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and
design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within
the project area and in the vicinity.
There is a buried, 14-inch Olympic oil pipeline that runs through the west side of the
project site. There is also a buried gas main that runs north/south through the northeast
portion of the site.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the
project’s development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
None known at this time.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
None anticipated.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any.
State regulations regarding safety and the handling of hazardous materials will be
followed during the construction process. Equipment refueling areas would be located
in areas where spill could be quickly contained and where the risk of hazardous
materials entering surface water is minimized.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)? [help]
The primary source of noise near the project site is from vehicular traffic along
Weyerhaeuser Way S and Interstate-5. It is not anticipated to impact the proposed
project in any way.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term
or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours
noise would come from the site. [help]
A noise report was prepared by Ramboll US Corporation, “Environmental Noise
Report”, dated March 2020. The report explains that short-term impacts would result
from the use of construction equipment during the site development. Construction would
occur during permitted construction hours and always in compliance with the City of
Federal Way noise regulations. Long-term impacts would be those vehicular trips
associated with R&D, distribution, manufacturing or office-type uses. Noise generated
from the proposed building and office operations is not expected to impact surrounding
properties.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: [help]
Construction activity will be limited to permitted construction hours and construction
equipment will not be allowed to idle for continuous periods of time, which will help
mitigate the impacts of potential construction noise.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses
on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. [help]
Existing uses on these parcels include the Weyerhaeuser Technology Center, passive and
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active private recreation spaces, access and parking areas, and stormwater facilities. Uses
on adjacent properties include public boat launch, fishing, and recreational access on North
Lake and the new DaVita office building to the north.
This proposal is in conformance with the Concomitant Agreement made by and between
the City of Federal Way and Weyerhaeuser Company on August 23, 1994, as well as the
applicable portions of the 1994 Federal Way Code that were in effect at that time.
North- Office Park (OP-01)
East- North Lake, Single Family Residential
West- Interstate-5
South- Corporate Park (CP-01)
Based upon the information and studies conducted to date and proposed mitigation, the
proposal will not have an affect on the adjacent properties.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How
much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses
as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in
farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? [help]
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business
operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and
harvesting? If so, how.
No. The site exists on land previously owned by Weyerhaeuser Company and
occupied by the Weyerhaeuser Technology Center, which is to remain.
c. Describe any structures on the site. [help]
The Weyerhaeuser Technology Center is used as warehouse space and also includes lab
spaces for research and development and office space. The shape of the building is slightly
irregular but primarily rectangular. The front façade is covered with glass windows the
exterior construction is primarily reinforced concrete. The site also contains various small
permanent and temporary structures that support the WTC.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? [help]
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? [help]
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? [help]
Corporate Park
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? [help]
Urban Conservancy
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. [help]
Yes, site reconnaissance conducted by Talasaea resulted in discovery of 63 wetlands and
one stream within the Site. North Lake lies to the east of the Site and its shorelands extend
200 feet westerly from the ordinary high water mark. A copy of the wetland delineation
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(existing conditions) report was submitted with this environmental checklist under “Critical
Areas Report and Conceptual Mitigation Plan” dated October 27, 2017, rev. April 2020.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? [help]
It is anticipated that approximately 900± people would work at the completed project over
varying shifts.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? [help]
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. [help]
l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and
plans, if any. [help]
The project will be developed in accordance with applicable City of Federal Way
development and land use codes and the approved Annexation and Concomitant
Agreement to ensure the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and applicable Development Regulations.
m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of
long-term commercial significance, if any.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing. [help]
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing. [help]
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any. [help]
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal
exterior building material(s) proposed? [help]
± 45 feet, 1- story, concrete, cast in place walls. Please see the proposed elevation plans
provided with this project.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? [help]
There is a 100’ managed forested buffer running parallel to I-5 and a 25’ managed forest
buffer running parallel to the northern property line. Views north from S 336th ST may be
altered slightly by the addition of Buildings B and C. No known regulated views will be
impacted. Please see the “Visual Renderings” by Nelson, dated November 2021.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any. [help]
The Concomitant and Pre-Annexation Zoning agreement provided measures to control
aesthetic impacts through the requirement of the managed forest buffers as well as the
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landscape provisions of the land use code. Please see the “Visual Renderings” by Nelson,
dated November, 2021 for details on the views from Interstate 5. Furthermore, the buildings
have been designed to meet the City’s current design guidelines in case any portions of the
buildings are visible from the surrounding public spaces. Furthermore, the Project Forester
may choose to plant additional evergreen trees and shrubs at any time to help control
aesthetic impacts.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? [help]
Parking lot lighting would occur dusk through dawn at the completed project. Minimal glare
would occur from sunlight reflected off parked cars. Additionally, the headlights of traveling
vehicles could occur any time of day.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? [help]
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? [help]
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any.
The proposed managed forest buffer surrounding the project site will act as a measure to
reduce any potential light and glare impacts.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? [help]
Private pedestrian trails meander throughout property, and a public fishing access is
located on North Lake to the east.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. [help]
A portion of the private trails on site are within the areas proposed for development and will
be removed. The CZA does allow or require protection of any of the informal trails on the
property.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to
be provided by the project or applicant, if any. [help]
Continuous sidewalks will be installed along both sides of the project frontage on
Weyerhaeuser Way S which will provide for pedestrian connectivity.
13. Historic and cultural preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed
in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If
so, specifically describe. [help]
The Weyerhaeuser Technology Center was constructed in 1978 and is located on the site.
The Weyerhaeuser Headquarters building located near the site was constructed in 1969.
Pursuant to CFR 36, Chapter I, subsection 60.4 criteria for evaluation, the Weyerhaeuser
Headquarters building is eligible for listing.
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b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may
include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural
importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify
such resources. [help]
No known landmarks or evidence have been observed on or near the project site.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near
the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and
historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. [help]
The methods used to assess the potential impacts included GIS data analysis and
WISAARD GIS data review. The applicant consulted with the State Historic Preservation
Officer (SHPO) and the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
regarding the site’s eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. DAHP
concurred that the site is eligible and the project will have an adverse effect on the property.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to
resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
A Monitoring and Inadvertent Discovery Plan (MIDP) will be developed, which will outline
the steps to be taken by the applicant to minimize potential impacts to any currently
unknown intact archeological resources in the event of an inadvertent discovery during
construction. If any such historic or cultural evidence is encountered during construction
or installation of improvements, work will be halted in the area and a state-approved
archeologist/historian will be engaged to investigate, evaluate and/or move or curate such
resources, as appropriate.
Impacts to historical resources, if any, will be limited to temporary and will be mitigated
through additional landscaping as necessary.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. [help]
The project site is primarily served by Weyerhaeuser Way S, with its southern boundary
bordered by S 336th St. There are 4 access points proposed along Weyerhaeuser Way
S, which connect to S 320th St, which connects to Interstate 5. Both S 320 th St and S
336th Street also connect to the west to Highway 99.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? [help]
The site is serviced by Pierce County Transit route 501. The closes transit stop is
located within a half mile to the south near the roundabout at S 336 th St and
Weyerhaeuser Way S.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How
many would the project or proposal eliminate? [help]
There are currently 699 parking stalls serving the Technology Center. The final project will
result in a total of 1,551 parking stalls serving all four buildings.
Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle, or
state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether
public or private). [help]
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Yes, the frontage along Weyerhaeuser Way South will require frontage improvements
along both sides of the roadway per City of Federal Way Road Section K. Section K
provides 3 vehicle lanes (2 for each direction of travel plus a turning lane), a 5’ bike lane
(for each direction of travel), a 6’ planter strip, and 8’ feet of sidewalk on both sides of the
street. The project will reserve 106’ along its northern boundary for future ROW for the S
324th St extension.
In addition, the TIA has identified the need for traffic mitigation at the signalized
intersection of Weyerhaeuser Way S and west-bound State Route 18. Appropriate
mitigation will be determined by the City of Federal Way in consultation with WSDOT.
d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation?
If so, generally describe. [help]
e. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known,
indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as
commercial and non-passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these
estimates? [help]
For a total new building area of 972,000 SF, the site is estimated to generate 3,063 new
vehicle trips per day with 389 trips occurring during the weekday AM peak hour and 389
trips during the weekday PM peak hour, as explained in the “Updated Traffic Impact
Analysis” report, conducted by TENw, dated March 17, 2020, Rev September 2021.
Trucks are estimated to account for 13% of the site trips. These estimates were based
on the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 10th edition.
f. Will the proposal interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest
products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any. [help]
The project is proposing frontage improvements to Weyerhaeuser Way South and
payment of the City’s transportation impact fees is expected, which will help fund City-
wide transportation improvements.
15. Public services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police
protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. [help]
The completed project would result in a slight increased need for public services to
include fire protection, police protection, and health care.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. [help]
The increased demand will be offset by impact fees, levies, and taxes required to be paid
by the applicant as part of this development.
16. Utilities
a. Underline/circle utilities currently available at the site: [help]
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system,
other__
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The above listed utilities are either available on-site or will be extended as necessary to
serve the site.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general
construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. [help]
Lakehaven Utility District will provide water and sewer connection.
Puget Sound Energy will supply electricity and gas
Telephone: Century Link, Verizon, Comcast
Fire Protection: South King Fire & Rescue
C. SIGNATURE [HELP]
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is
relying on them to make its decision.
Signature: ___________________________________________________
Printed Name of Signee: Eric LaBrie
Position and Agency/Organization: President of ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC
Date Submitted: ___November 2021_________
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS [help]
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions.)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the
elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result
from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not
implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or
release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or
eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers,
threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime
farmlands?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or
encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for
the protection of the environment.