19-1028126,
CITY OF
Federal
FILE
Way
Centered on Opportunity
July 18, 2019
Mr. Mike Benzien
Mr. Casey Moore
Mr. Ray Vefik
Federal Way Public Schools
1211 South 332"d Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
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33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www. cityoffederalway. com
Re: File #19-102812-AD; REQUEST TO MODIFY CONDITIONS OF UP I APPROVAL
FWPS Elementary School #24, 3600 South 344"' Street, Federal Way
Dear Messrs. Benzien, Moore, and Vefik:
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
The city is in receipt of your request received on June 11, 2019, for the Community Development
Director to revise conditions of approval #1 and #3 (listed below) of the Use Process I approval for
conversion of an existing office building and developed site into an elementary school (May 17, 2019,
city file 19-100523-UP).
Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.15.090(3) states:
"(3) A request to modify a process I through IV approval, an approved site plan or a condition
of approval for a proposal that has been approved through processes I through IV must be
submitted in writing to the director of community and economic development and/or the
hearing examiner based upon the level of the underlying approved use process review. The
director and/or hearing examiner shall have the discretion to approve those requests that are
consistent with city codes. The director or hearing examiner may require notice to parties of
record and/or adjacent property owners as deemed appropriate. Any requests to the hearing
examiner must be submitted through the department of community and economic
development."
The request asks to have conditions revised to not require all activities to be contained entirely in the
building and to not require potential improvements to 3441' to be made before a temporary Certificate of
Occupancy can be issued due to the short time to design, permit, and implement the scope of work.
Conditions #1 and 43 are as follows:
1. In compliance with the CZAs, all uses shall be conducted only inside an entirely enclosed
building (except for site access and parking).
3. The pavement evaluation for South 3441h Way/Street prepared by the applicant's engineer
indicated that the pavement section for South 3441h Way/Street was designed with Structural
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Number of 3.96, and has degraded to 2.40 due to age and traffic load. With the anticipated
traffic load generated by the school, the provided calculations determined the road is not
structurally adequate, and it is likely that the existing pavement will fail. As such, prior to
issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, including a temporary occupancy permit, the
applicant shall provide adequate pavement analysis, design, and construct any required
improvements along South 344111 Way/Street to accommodate and mitigate the proposed
traffic loading. The pavement analysis and design must be reviewed and approved by the
City.
Regarding Condition #1, this property is subject to the provisions of the Weyerhaeuser Company
Concomitant Pre -Annexation Development Agreement (CZA) and Office Paric Zone (OP-1) zoning
regulations, and the Chase Concomitant Pre -Annexation Zoning Agreement (CZA) and Office Park Zone
(OP-3) zoning regulations, both in effect on August 23, 1994. Any procedural requirements must meet
today's codes (FWRC Title 19).
The CZAs state "All uses shall be conducted only inside an entirely enclosed building" (OP-1 Exhibit D
Section V[A][4] and OP-3 Exhibit C Section IV[A][4]). The CZAs also state that accessory uses as provided
in Section III.0 of this zone are allowed in office park developments south of SR-18 (OP-1 Exhibit D
Section V[A][3] and OP-3 Exhibit C Section IV[A][3]). Section III.0 lists outdoor activities and storage as
allowed accessory uses (OP -I Exhibit D Section III[C)[21 and OP-3 Exhibit C Section III[C][2]). Based on
conversations with the applicant on this subject, and submittal of a Use Process II application on July 12,
2019, for an outdoor activity area, the request to remove Condition #1 stems from the applicant's need for
an outdoor activity area for school children on the site. It is unclear why in an area that allows outdoor
activities and storage that there is also a CZA provision that states all uses shall be conducted only inside an
entirely enclosed building. Zoning restrictions that limit or prohibit outdoor uses are generally intended to
address visual, noise, odor, or dust impacts to nearby properties. The proposed site for the applicant's
outdoor activity area is bounded by SR 18, a WSDOT maintenance facility, stormwater detention facilities,
and the applicant's own school building. At the proposed location, an outdoor activity area for K-5 students
would not have a detrimental impact on nearby properties due to its outdoor nature. Upon further
examination of these CZA sections, the provision about conducting uses only inside an entirely enclosed
building is not applicable in this instance, and as a result, Condition #1 will be modified to allow an outdoor
activity area.
Regarding Condition #3, the city will grant minor modifications to the land use condition in order to
accommodate the timeline for construction at ES24 and the requirements for improvements to South 3441'
Street. The bus driveway must be roily designed, reviewed, approved, and constructed prior to any use by
school buses under either a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) or a Certificate of Occupancy
(CO). In order for the School District to obtain a TCO, the city will accept a performance and
maintenance bond for the improvements along the South 3440, Street, so long as the design is sufficiently
complete to meet the requirements of sealing construction plans in accordance with the RCW. The plans
shall, at a minimum, propose a grind and overlay roadway improvement based upon discussions with the
School District's design team. The School District shall submit a construction estimate prepared on the
city's band worksheet along with the sealed construction plans. The School District's contractor shall
submit the performance and maintenance bond prior to beginning any construction activities with the
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right-of-way. If South 34411' Street improvements are not complete by November 1, 2019, then the grind
and overlay roadway plans will be adjusted as necessary for complete roadway re -build.
The request to modify conditions of approval #1 and #3 is approved, with the modified conditions shown
below. All other conditions of approval for the Use Process I decision (city file 19-100523-UP) remain in
effect and unchanged.
MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. In compliance with the CZAs, all uses shall be conducted only inside an entirely enclosed
building, (except for site access, affd parking,) --and an outdoor activit
y area for school
children.
3. The pavement evaluation for South 34411 Way/Street prepared by the applicant's engineer
indicated that the pavement section for South 3441h Way/Street was designed with Structural
Number of 3.96, and has degraded to 2.40 due to age and traffic load. With the anticipated
traffic load generated by the school, the provided calculations determined the road is not
structurally adequate, and it is likely that the existing pavement will fail. As such, prior to
issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, i the
applicant shall provide adequate pavement analysis, design, and construct any required
improvements along South 3441h Way/Street to accommodate and mitigate the proposed
traffic loading. The pavement analysis and design must be reviewed and approved by the
City.
a. The bus rivewa must be fully designed, reviewed.a roved and constructed riot
to any use by school buses under either a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy TCO
or a Certificate of Occu anc CO) In order far the School District to obtain a TCO
the City will accept a 12errormance and maintenance bond for the improvements
along the South 3441' Street so long as the design is sufficiently com mete to meet the
requirements of sealing construction plans in accordance with the RCW. The plan
s
shall. at a minimum. propose a rind and overlayroadwa im rovement based upon
discussions with the School District's design team. The School District shall submit a
construction estimate prepared on the Cit 's bond worksheet along with Elie sealed
construction plans. The School District's contractor shall submit the performance and
maintenance bond prior to beginning any construction activities with the right-of-
way. If South 3401 Street improvements are not complete by November 1. 2019. then
the grind and overlay, roadway plans will be adiusted as necessary for complete
roadway re -build.
If you have questions regarding this response contact Senior Planner Stacey Welsh at 253-835-2634, or
state .welsh cit offederalwa .com.
Sincerely,
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Brian Davis
Community Development Director
Stacey Welsh, Senior Planner
Kevin Peterson, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
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196102812."AD
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE TRANSMITTAL
DATE: 6-14-19
TO: Cole Elliott, Development Services Manager
Rick Perez, City Traffic Engineer
FROM: Stacey Welsh, .Planning
FOR DRC MTG. ON: None; please provide comments and/or revised
conditions by 6/21.
FILE NUMBER (s): 19-102812-AD
RELATED FILE NOS.: 19-100523-UP
PROJECT NAME: FWPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #24
PROJECT ADDRESS: 3600 S 344TH ST
ZONING DISTRICT: OP-1 & OP-3
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request for change to two conditions of approval or
UPI 19-100523, pursuant to FWRC 19.15.090(3).
LAND USE PERMITS: Administrative Decision
PROJECT CONTACT: CASEY MOORE
FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
253-945-5935
cmoore@fwps.org
MATERIALS SUBMITTED: Request for Administrative Decision Form
Copy of UPI Decision Letter
- )RECEIVED
REQUEST FOB ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
CITY OF
Federal Way
JUN 11 2019
CrTY OF FEDERAL WAY
COMMUNRY DEVELOPMENT,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
33325 8"' Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609
www.cit yoffederalway.com
FILE NUMBER 19-1 3-UP r ��l Liz — Dated''
Applicant
NAME
PRIMARY PHONE
Casey Moore
(253) 945-5935
BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION
ALTERNATE PHONE
Federal Way Public Schools
(253) 261-4187
MA EKG ADDRESS
E-MAM
1211 S 332 St.
I CMoore@FWPS.or
CITY STATE ZIP
FAX
Federal Wav WA 98903
Property Address/Location Former ❑eV Pro ert 3694 S 344th St. Federal Wa WA
Description of Request
1. Revise conditions to not require all activities be contained entirely in the building.
2. To not require potential improvements to 344th be made before a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
can be issued do to the short time to design, permit, and implement work scope.
List/Describe Attachments
Project Process I Master Land Use application review comments dated 5/17/19
For Staff Use
❑ Code Interpretation/Clarification
❑ Critical Areas Letter/Analysis/Peer Review
❑ Request for Extension (Land Use/Plat Approval)
91 Revisions to Approved Permit
❑ Tree Removal
❑ Zoning Compliance Letter
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CITY OF
Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
May 17, 2019
Mr. Mike Benzien
Mr. Casey Moore
Mr. Ray Vefik
Federal Way Public Schools
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Federal 'Way, NXrA. 98003
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Re: File #19-100523-UP; PROCESS I "DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL"
FW Public Schools DeVry Property, 3600 South 344th Street, Federal Way
Dear Messrs. Benzien, Moore and Vefik:
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www cityoffederalway. com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
The Community Development Department has completed review of your Process I Master Land Use
application for conversion of an existing office building and developed site into an elementary school, located at
the above -referenced address. The Process I application is hereby approved per the findings and conclusions
noted below,
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant, Federal Way Public Schools (fWPS), proposes conversion of an existing office building
and developed site into an elementary school, There will be interior and exterior building work and site
improvements as follows:
a. Interior upgrade and improvement work will be reviewed via applicable building and related permits.
b. Exterior building improvements include: exit stairs at the northeast and southeast corners of the
building and modifications to some existing windows to accommodate new exits. The building's
fagade, paint scheme, roof top equipment screening and mechanical equipment will otherwise remain
unchanged.
c. Site improvements include: concrete sidewalks (some with steps) to accommodate the new building
eats and associated minor landscaping restoration; a loading platform and stairs to the service kitchen
on the east side of the building; kitchen cooler condensing unit; grease interceptor; flagpole near the
building's main entrance; mailbox on a pedestal, Knox box on a pedestal; a below grade stone filter
vault at the existing storm pond; pavement marking and directional signage improvements to facilitate
way -finding and separation of busses and vehicles; removal of parking stall striping by grinding or
black striping 24 surface parking stalls at the northeast corner of the site and 10 stalls at the southeast
coiner of the site; use of teinpoxaLy measures, such as cones or other traffic control devices, to block
off parking areas during pith -up and drop off times along the northern (21 spaces), eastern (8 spaces),
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and southern (17 spaces) sides of the school; and widening of the eastern access driveway apron to
67.42 feet to accommodate school bus turn movements. Required landscaping, garbage/recycling
enclosure, and generator enclosure will remain unchanged. No work is proposed at the parking garage
and no exterior play facilities are to be constructed according to FWPS.
d. Off -site improvements include: installation of Advisory School Zone Flashers on South 344th Street.
This work will be performed by King County and paid for by F\X/PS.
2. This proposal is subject to the provisions of the Weyerhaeuser Company Concomitant Pre -Annexation
Development Agreement (CZA) and Office Park Zone (OP-1) zoning regulations, and the Chase
Concomitant Pre -Annexation Zoning Agreement (CZA) and Office Park Zone (OP-3) zoning regulations,
both in effect on August 23, 1994. Any procedural requirements must meet today's codes (.Federal Way
Revised Code [FWRC] Title 19).
3, The zoning for the subject property is Office Park (OP-3) on the west side of the site and Office Park
(OP-1) on the east side. The site was previously used as the DeVry Technical Institute, an allowed
"school facilities" use in the OP-1 and OP-3 zones per the CZAs (OP-1 Exhibit D Section III[A] [10] and
OP-3 Exhibit C Section III [A][10]). The site received Use Process III land use approval in 2000 under
City file numbers 00-102763-UP and 00-102765-SE, as an "educational facility" with construction of an
office building to be used by DeViy Technical Institute, a parking garage, and site improvements. A
portion of the building was also previously used as a call center, an allowed "office" use in the OP-1 and
OP-3 zones per the CZAs, The proposed use as an elementary school is the same "school facilities" use
permitted in the OP-1 and OP-3 zones per the CZAs.
4. The CZAs contain additional regulations that apply to development located south of State Route 18.
There is a list of uses permitted south of SR-18 and "school facilities" is not on the list. As previously
noted DeVry was allowed to locate on the site, and the CZAs allow "any other use determined by the
Director to be compatible with the above permitted uses" (OP-1 Exhibit D Section V[A] [3] and OP-3
Exhibit C Section IV[A] [3]), It is determined that the change of site user from DeVry (school facility) to
an FWPS elementary school (school facility) is reasonable and compatible with other permitted uses.
5. The CZAs state "All uses shall be conducted only inside an entirely enclosed building" (OP-1 Exhibit D
Section V[A][4] and OP-3 Exhibit C Section IV[A][4]). The submittal states that no exterior play facilities
will be constructed. The CZA requirement is not limited to exterior facilities, it applies to all uses; therefore,
to ensure compliance, a condition of approval shall state that all uses shall be conducted only inside an
entirely enclosed building. Site access and parking are customary and not prohibited by this provision.
6. In accordance with OP-1 Exhibit D Section III(D) and OP-3 Exhibit C Section III(D), the use zone chart
FWCC 22-729 (Schools) for the BN zone applies as there is no chart for "schools" in the OP or MP zones.
7. Proposed exterior building improvements are shown to be setback more than 50 feet from all property
lines and no increase in building height is -proposed.
8. The "school facilities" use is not changing from the previous primary building occupant; therefore, no
additional parking is required. According to the applicant, there are 901 parking stalls on -site between the
surface lot and the parking garage. Even with the proposed removal of stalls, the remaining amount will
be adequate for the proposed use.
9. No changes to required site landscaping are proposed.
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10. South 344th Street is classified as a Principal Collector in the ,Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP);
which satisfies FWCC Section 22-729, Special Regulation and Notes #2.b.
11. An outdoor play area is required per FWCC Section 22-729, Special Regulation and Notes #3. However,
see Finding #5 above regarding outdoor use. According to the CZAs, "If the provisions relating to the
OP-1 Zone conflict with other provisions of City codes, d-ie OP-1 Zone provisions shall prevail' (OP-1
Exhibit D Section II). Additionally, "If the provisions relating to the OP-3 Zone conflict with other
provisions of City codes, the OP-3 Zone provisions shall prevail" (OP-3 Exhibit C Section II). Therefore,
the CZA provisions prevail and as a result, the outdoor play area is not required for compliance with City
zoning regulations.
12. FWCC Section 22-729, Special Regulation and Notes #9 states that, "This use must comply with the
requirements of the state department of social and health services and/or the state superintendent of
public instruction." FWPS is already subject to such requirements, which are enforced by other agencies.
13. The submittal indicates that building colors and materials will remain unchanged. The new exterior stair
and platform paint colors will match the color of the lower base building color_
14. A demolition permit for interior work has been issued (file 19-100738-CO). Plumbing, structural,
electrical, and fire sprinkler system perinits for interior upgrade work have been issued (files 19-101799-
PL, 19-100792-CO, 19-101151-EL, 19-102088-E;L, 19-102175-EL, 19-102190-EL, and 19-101841-FP). A
building permit for interior tenant improvements and a fire alarm system permit are under review (files
19-101838-CO and 19-102189-FP).
15. Per the CZAs (OP-1 Exhibit D Section V[A][8] and OP-3 Exhibit C Section ]VrA][8]), "Access points to
the surrounding arterial streets shall be designed and developed to minimize traffic congestion and
potentially hazardous turning movements. An internal circulation plan shall be developed to assure
smooth traffic flow in and between developments. The access and internal circulation plan must be
acceptable to the City."
The applicant submitted a site circulation plan that shows three bus load/unload zones around the
building on the north, east, and south sides. Family vehicle access is directed to the southwestern portion
of the site in the surface lot and staff parking will be in the parking garage. The applicant submitted an
AutoTurn analysis of school buses turning into and out of the eastern site driveway. To prevent
encroachment into opposing lanes or the center turn lane, the applicant will be widening the eastern
driveway apron to 67.42 feet.
The 67.42 foot wide easterly driveway on South 34411, Way/Street designated for staff and school buses
was designed to accommodate school buses turning in and out of the site. This driveway was approved
by the Public Works Director in order for school buses to enter, maneuver, and leave the site ,without
encroaching onto opposing traffic lanes, or mounting a curb. Due to the wider driveway width,
pedestrian crossing will take longer. As such, as a condition of approval, the applicant shall design the
sidewalk to minimize pedestrian crossing distance at the driveway. The sidewalk plan must be submitted,
reviewed, and approved by the City prior to construction. The approved sidewalk plan must be
constructed prior issuance of any certificate of occupancy, including temporary occupancy permit. The
access and internal circulation plan have been reviewed and -are acceptable to the City with the driveway
expansion as conditioned.
16. Per the CZAs (OP-1 Exhibit D Section V[A][21] and OP-3 Exhibit C Section IV[A][14]), "Any
development will have traffic impacts on surrounding streets and intersections. Prior to development
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approval, impacts and appropriate solutions must be identified. Those solutions shall be made conditions
of development approval."
An April 29, 2019, pavement analysis prepared by AESI, and a May 14, 2019, AASHTO Structural
Number Calculations Summary prepared by AESI, were submitted to the City for review. The pavement
analysis analyzed the portion of South 344i1, Way from the driveway of 3600 South 34411' Street, west to
the intersection with Weyerhaeuser Way. The pavement evaluation for South 344r1, Way/Street prepared
by the applicant's engineer indicated that the pavement section for South 344i1' Way/Street was designed
with a Structural Number of 3.96, and has degraded to 2.40 due to age and traffic load. With the
anticipated traffic load generated by the school, the provided calculations determined the road is not
structurally adequate, and it is likely that the existing pavement will fail. As such, as a condition of
approval, prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, including temporary occupancy permit, the
applicant shall provide adequate pavement analysis, design, and construct any required improvements
along South 344t' Way/Street to accommodate and mitigate the proposed traffic loading. The pavement
analysis and design must be reviewed and approved by the City.
In addition, an April 10, 2019, Transportation Technical Report (I] A) for the LS24 Project, prepared by
Heffron "Transportation Inc., and an April25, 2019, TIA Addendum Letter was submitted to the City for
review. In accordance with these, the following shall be made conditions of approval:
a. Prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, including temporary occupancy permit, the
applicant shall install signage at the two driveways on South 3441h Street informing and directing
motorists of the family -vehicle load/unload, school buses, and staff parking entrances. Additionally,
the internal drive aisle connecting the two driveways shall be blocked off during drop-off and pick-
up time to prevent fainily vehicles from using the school bus/staff driveway; thus, minimizing
pedestrian/vehicle conflicts.
b. Per the TIA, the two schools will be staggered by 45 minutes, with Lake Grove Elementary starting
at 8:35 A.M. and Wildwood Elementary slatting at 9;20 A.M.The morning peak of the proposed
school uses were adjusted and analyzed from 8:15 to 9:15 A.M. instead of the typical adjacent street
AM peak hour period. Since this is the case, the proposed school uses on site shall not start before
8:35 A.M. and shall be staggered by 45 minutes between the two schools.
c. As identified in the TIA, Advisory School Zone Flashers on South 344th Street are needed to inform
drivers of an advisory 20 mph school zone. The City of Federal Way will utilize King County to
install the Advisory School Zone Flashers on South 344,h Street. Prior to issuance of any Certificate
of Occupancy, including temporary occupancy permit, the applicant shall reiunburse the City any
associated costs for the installation of the Advisory School Zone Flashers.
d. Prior to opening the schools, the applicant shall develop and implement the TIA's recommended
Transportation and Access Communication measure. For the first two weeks of school, the applicant
shall implement access control personnel as recommended in the T1A to manage potential queuing
onto South 344,h Way.
17. For the associated concurrency evaluation (file 19-100811-CN) a Capacity Reserve Certificate was issued
on March 25, 2019.
18. The project meets the threshold set forth in FWRC 19.30.120, "Nonconforming water quality
improvements, Section (f) — Redevelopment which involves a change in use, and the changed use has a potential to
release a new pollutants) to surface water systems ndlhin the city. For the purposes of this subsection, "new pollutant(s)"
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means a pollutant that was not di charged at that location immedi W), prior to the change in use, as well as a pollutant that
was discharged in less quantities immediately prior to the change in use. "To mitigate for water quality treatment,
and bring dze site into compliance with current standards, the applicant is proposing to install a below
grade stormwater treatment vault that meets the Enhanced Basic Treatment criteria of the 2016 King
County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) and Washington State Department of Ecology General
Use Level Designation, as allowed by the City.
19. Lakehaven is the water and sewer service puiveyor for the site. According to Lakehaven, Certificates of
Water and Sewer Availability were issued on February 20, 2019. Certificates are valid for one-year from
the date of issuance. The applicant will need to submit applications to Lakehaven for any necessary water
and/or sewer service connection modifications.
20. South King Fire & Rescue reviewed the proposal and has the following comments, which are applicable
at the time of the building permit:
a. A recessed fire department "Knox" brand key box shall be installed on the building near the front
entrance. Location(s) will be approved by the plan reviewer or Deputy Fire Marshal onsite.
b. A separate permit will be required for any modification of the fire sprinkler system that involves 10
or more fire sprinkler heads,
c. A separate permit will be required for any modification to the fire alarm system and/or devices.
d. Fire Alarm shall be Emergency Voice/Alarm, IFC 907.5.2.2.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAw
1. The proposed improvements arc not exempt from use process review as they do not meet criteria set
forth in F'WRC 19.15.020, "Exceptions."
2. Process I "Director's Decision" is the appropriate Master Land Use application as the improvements are
to a developed site and do not exceed thresholds set forth in FWRC 19.15.030(1).
3. The proposed improvements are exempt from State Environmental Policy Act review as the scope of work
meets categorical exemption NVAC 197-11-800(1) and FWRC 14.15.030(c).
4. The proposed improvements comply with zoning regulations set forth in Use Zone Chart FWCC Section
22-729 (Schools), including required yards, lot coverage, height, and parking.
5. As conditioned, the proposed improvements meet Process I purpose criteria set forth in FWRC
19.55.020, including compliance with applicable zoning regulations in effect on August 23, 1994 (Federal
Way City Code [FWCC]), procedural requirements of current code (Federal Way Devised Code [FWRq), and
health, safety, and welfare standards.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. In compliance with the CZAs, all uses shall be conducted only inside an entirely enclosed building
(except for site access and parking).
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2. The 67.42 foot wide easterly driveway on South 344th Way/Street designated for staff and school buses
was designed to accommodate school bus turning in and out of the site. This driveway was approved by
the Public Works Director in order for school buses to enter, maneuver, and leave the site without
encroaching onto opposing traffic lanes, or mounting a curb. Due to the wider driveway width,
pedestrian crossing will take longer. As such, the applicant shall design the sidewalk to minimize
pedestrian crossing distance at the driveway. The sidewallt plan must be submitted, reviewed, and
approved by the City prior to construction. The apprdvcd sidewalk plan must be constructed prior
issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, including a temporary occupancy permit.
3. `f'hc pavement evaluation for South 34411' Way/Street prepared by the applicant's engineer indicated that
the paveanent section for South 34411, Way/Street was designed with Structural Number of 3.96, and.has
degraded to 2.40 due to age and traffic load. With the anticipated traffic load generated by the school, the
provided calculations determined the road is not structurally adequate, and it is likely that the existing
pavement will fail. As such, prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, including a temporary
occupancy permit, the applicant shall provide adequate pavement analysis, design, and construct any
requited improvements along South 344th Way/Street to accommodate and mitigate the proposed traffic
loading. The pavement analysis and design must be reviewed and approved by the City.
4. Prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, including a temporary occupancy permit, the applicant
shall install signage at the two driveways on South 344th Street informing and directing motorists of the
family -vehicle load/unload entrance, and school buses and staff parking entrance. Additionally, the internal
drive aisle connecting the two driveways shall be blocked off during drop-off and pick-up time to prevent
family vehicles from using the school bus/staff driveway; thus, minimizing pedestrian/vehicle conflicts.
5. Per the TIA, the two schools will be staggered by 45 minutes, with Lake Grove Elementary starting at
8:35 A.M. and Wildwood Llementai�r starting at 9:20 A.M. The morning peak of the proposed school
uses were adjusted and analyzed from 8:15 to 9:15 A.M. instead of the typical adjacent street AM peak
hour period. Since this is the case, the proposed school uses on site shall not start before 8:35 A.M. and
shall be staggered by 45 minutes between the two schools.
6. As identified in the TIA, Advisory School Zone Flashers on South 344th Street are needed to inform
drivers of an advisory 20 mph school zone. The City of Federal Way will utilize King County to install
the Advisory School Zone Flashers on South 344th Street. Prior to issuance of any Certificate of
Occupancy, including a temporary occupancy permit, the applicant shall reimburse the City any
associated costs for the installation of the Advisory School Zone Flashers.
7. Prior to opening the schools, the applicant shall develop and implement the TIA's recommended
Transportation and Access Communication measure. For the first two weeks of school, the applicant
shall implement access control personnel as recommended in the TIA to manage potential queuing onto
South 3401 Way.
APPEALS
The effective date of this decision per FWRC 19.05.360 is May 20, 2019. Pursuant to FWRC 19.55.050, the
applicant, any person who submitted written comments or information, any person who has specifically
requested a copy of the decision, or the City may appeal this decision to the Federal Way Hearing Examiner
by June 3, 2019. Any appeal must be in the form of a letter delivered to the Community Development
Department with the established fee. The notice of appeal must contain a statement identifying the decision
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Mr. Mike Benzien
Mr. Casey Moore
Mr. Ray Vefik
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being appealed, along with a copy of the decision; a statement of the alleged errors in the director's decision,
including identification of specific factual findings and conclusions of the director disputed by the person
filing the appeal; and the appellant's name, street address, email address, telephone number, and fax number,
and any other information to facilitate communications with the appellant.
CLOSING
This land use decision does not waive compliance with future. City of Federal Way codes, policies, and
standards relating to this development. This Process I approval does not constitute approval of a building
permit. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Senior Planner Stacey Welsh at 253-
835-2634, or statev.welsh a ciryoffedcra]My.com.
Sincerely,
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Brian Davis
Community Development Director
enc: • Approved Land Use Application Plan Sheets (Al, A2, 1, C000, C100, C200, C201, C300, C400)
Stacey Welsh, Senior Planner
Kevin Peterson, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
Chris Cahan, South King Fire & Rescue
Calvin Gasaway,1��{n7�.rcc33cc larlwa��.enm
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