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14-102147CITY OF CITY HALL Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-7000 www. cityoffederalway.. com April Tassani May 15, 2014 Connell Design Group 22002 60 Avenue West, Suite C Mountlake Terrace, WA 98021 RE: FILE #14-102147-00-UP; USE PROCESS I APPROVAL The Commons Facade Improvements,1900 S Commons, Suites A&B, Federal Way Dear Ms. Tassani: The Community Development Department has completed review of your Process I Master Land Use application. You have proposed fagade improvements to a portion of The Commons regional retail shopping center located at the above -referenced address. Your application is hereby approved per the findings noted below. Be advised, work cannot begin until you receive building permit approval from the department's Building Division. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Partial exterior updates are proposed on approximately 110 linear feet of the north fagade near the west entrance. 2. Existing signage, three window openings, and wall mounted lighting will be removed from the building. Existing foundation landscaping and ground lighting will also be removed. 3. Proposed facade improvements include two exterior entrances, glazing, canopies, pilasters, greenscreen, and wall mounted lighting. 4. Proposed site plan improvements include outdoor seating area associated with the tenant improvement within the former landscaped area. 5. Facade improvements do not involve a change of use, new floors, or enlargement of existing building footprint, abandonment, the cessation of use for more than one year, and alterations are less than 50 percent of the assessed value of the existing improvement. Therefore, improvements do not trigger nonconforming development compliance requirements set forth in FWRC 19.30.090. 6. This Process I application is limited to the exterior building design review and does include review for ADA compliance, tenant and structural improvements, or signage. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The proposed improvements are not exempt from Use Process review as they do not meet criteria set forth in FWRC 19.15.020 — Exceptions. 2. Process I "Director's Decision" is the appropriate Master Land Use application as the improvements are to a development site, and they 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 WAC 197-11-800(3) repair, remodeling, and maintenance activity. Ms. Tassani May 15, 2014 Page 2 4. The Federal Way Comprehensive Plan and zoning designation for the subject property is City Center - Core (CC-Q. Pursuant to FWRC 19.225.030, the subject property's regional retail shopping center use is permitted in CC-C zoning districts. 5. The proposed improvements meet Process I purpose criteria set forth in FWRC 19.55.020 including compliance with applicable provisions of FWRC Title 19 `Zoning and Development' and health, safety, and welfare standards. 6. Improvements are consistent with applicable sections of Community Design Guidelines set forth in FWRC Chapter 19.115. Proposed exterior facade treatment provides greater articulation to the wall near the west mall entrance and showcases the new tenant space. Outdoor seating area provides a pedestrian oriented type of amenity consistent with the City Center -Core urban design goals. 7. Building permit approval is required prior to constructing the improvements as the proposed alterations are subject to applicable regulations set forth in FWRC Title 13 `Buildings'. 8. Sign permit approval is required as the future building mounted signs are subject to applicable regulations set forth in FWRC Chapter 19.140. APPEALS The effective date of this decision is May 18, 2014. Pursuant to FWRC 19.55.150, any person who received notice of the administrative decision may appeal this decision to the Federal Way Hearing Examiner by June 2, 2014. Any appeal must be in the form of a letter delivered to the Community Development Department with the established fee. The appeal letter must contain a clear reference to the matter being appealed and a statement of the alleged errors in the Director's decision, including the identification of specific findings and conclusions made by the Director disputed by the person filing. In that you are the only party of record, your appeal period is waived (assuming you do not wish to appeal this decision). Waiver of the right to appeal does not affect the effective date of this decision. 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 building or sign permit approval. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Matthew Herrera, Senior Planner, at 253-835-2638, or matt.herrera@cityoffederalway.com. Sincerely, r� � Isaac Conlen Planning Manager for Patrick Doherty, Director enc: Approved site plan and elevations c: Matthew Herrera, Senior Planner Marty Gillis, Building Official Kari Cimmer, Permit Center Supervisor Scott Sproul, Assistant Building Official Kevin Peterson, Engineering Plans Reviewer 14-102147 Doc I D.65578 R®CEIVED 1 MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION AN MAY 0 9 2014 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 33325 8`s Avenue South CITY OF Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 WayCITY OF FEDERAL WAY 253-835-2607- Fax 253-835-2609 Federal CD5 www.cityoffederalway.com APPLICATION NO(s) ; — ! ��` V 7 ~ Vl P Date Z �7 Project Name V Property Address/Location Q W M P M4 S Parcel Number(s) ::� �2 0--a Lf V r cnc)( D Project Description PLEASE PRINT Type of Permit Required Annexation Binding Site Plan Boundary Line Adjustment Comp Plan/Rezone Land Surface Modification Lot Line Elimination Preapplication Conference Process I (Director's Approval) Process H (Site Plan Review) Process III (Project Approval) Process IV (Hearing Examiner's Decision) Process V (Quasi -Judicial Rezone) Process VI SEPA w/Project SEPA Only Shoreline: Variance/Conditional Use Short Subdivision Subdivision Variance: Commercial/Residential Required Information C L. Zoning Designation Comprehensive Plan Designation aO Value of Existing Improvements ` 50:1 � Value of Proposed Improvements International Building Code (IBC): Occupancy Type �Construction Type Applicant Name: KCoJi ;-.a�,G�.� (G�o.u_► t�i1-� Address:-7,zx--Z-- W r iV - 2-4- City/State: Pdntll ttL/r►!� VVAc Zip: je f3s} Phone: ,+I,;,7- iD1&? - iv'1 V t? 'c.. i tq�l Fax: Email: "PAA-KH tovl(tttaec-ie,Yk °biM Signature: I / _ , l , . Agent (if different than Applicant) Name: Address: City/State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: Owner Name: Address: le-W-1 4,,At1 IKW,rr:.r* City/State: � ur r Phone: .9,f .5 Fax: -� y? v Z ag Email: t p_j,_j),( [' -::ye-; Signature: �J 7 Bulletin #003 — January 1, 2011 Page I of I k:lHandoutslMaster land Use Application RECEIVE® � MAY 0 9 2014 C01 TI ELL CITY OF FEDERAL WAY D E S I G Project: Vanilla Shells- (2) Future Restaurants Address: 1900 S Commons Stes. 1900A & 1900B Federal Way, WA Parcel Number: 762240-0010 Project Narrative: Restaurant_ Reuse, Application Narrative The proposed redevelopment includes a Facade renovation and interior improvements to the existing building. There is no change in the square footage of the project, number of parking stalls or existing pedestrian circulation around the mall. Architecturally, the facade articulation includes a combination of glass storefront, a variety of materials, reveals and scoring dimensions. Perimeter access around the building is maintained as well. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESS I Project Name: d Project Le-5 Applicant: File #: -_� �a J Y -7 Required Submitted [� © Master Land Use Application, signed by owner ❑ A narrative description of the project, on a separate 81/2" x 11" sheet ❑ ❑i Application fees ❑ Six copies of the site plan (folded to 9" x 12") ❑ Six copies of existing & proposed building elevations (folded to 9" x 12") ❑ ❑ Color & materials indicators (photos or color & materials board) STAFF USE ONLY Please consider this as a Notice of Completeness, .As of , 20_, this Process I application is determined to be complete based on the minimum submittal requirements. :Review of the project will begin upon application assignment, The City of Federal Way will 'take action on the application upon the determination that all applicable requirements are met. Please note that City review will be halted at any time City staff requests additional Information, Intake by: THIS FORM SHALL ACCOMPANY THE LAND USE APPLICATION AND A COPY SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE APPLICANT. Bulletin #E053 — January 1, 2011 Page 2 of 2 kAHandoutslProcess I Submittal Requirements