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13-102588CITY of CITY HALL 33325 8th Avenue South _ y Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 Federal Wa - _...� (253) 835-7000 www.cityoffederalway.com June 19, 2013 Mr. James Palda FILE Steadfast Commercial Properties 18100 Von Karman, Suite 500 Irvine, CA 92612 Re: File #13-102588-00-SE; PLANNED ACTION SEPA The Commons Water Quaility Improvements, 2116 South Commons Way, Federal Way, WA Dear Mr. Palda: The Community and Economic Development Department and other city staff have reviewed the Planned Action SEPA (PAS) checklist you submitted. We have determined that the water quality improvement proposal at The Commons of Federal Way does qualify as a planned action as provided in Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 14.15.130(3)(fl(iii) s%follows: The subject property is located within the area targeted by the PAS conducted by the city in 2006. The applicant submitted a PAS checklist that demonstrates that the water quality improvements are eligible to be considered as a planned action, and therefore exempt from further review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). This is because: (1) The improvements are accessory to the sale of retail goods and services and are therefore consistent with the uses reviewed under the PAS pursuant to FWRC 14.15.130, and no mitigation measures from the EIS associated with the PAS are necessary; (2) The proposed use will not generate any new PM peak hour trips; and (3) The proposed use meets decisional criteria of FWRC 14.15.130(3)(d)(ii) as follows: (a) The proposal is not otherwise exempt from SEPA because more than 500 cubic yards of soil are proposed to be disturbed; (b) The water quality improvement -project is consistent with Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP); (c) The project is implementing a project that had its significant adverse environmental impacts adequately identified in the EIS;,. (d) The project falls under the planned action qualifications from FWRC 14.15.130(3)(c) as follows: File 913-102588-00-SE Doe- LD. 63652 Mr. James Palda Page 2 June 19, 2013 i. The project is accessory to the retail goods and services use; ii. The proposal does not involve expansion of additional square footage; iii. The proposed project is located within the City Center -Core zoning district, and is in the planned action area; iv. The: project does not add to PM peak hour trips as it does not involve expansion of square footage; v. The project does not result in any changes in impacts to any of the elements of the environment that were identified in the EIS; and vi. This project will be constructed within the 2014 horizon identified in the PAS. Also, environmental conditions have not changed from those analyzed in the EIS, thus the planned action designation remains applicable; (e) The SEPA official has determined that the project's adverse impacts are able to be mitigated with applicable requirements and conditions; (f) The project complies with all applicable local, county, state, and federal regulations, and where appropriate needed modifications have been approved; and (g) The water quality improvements are not an essential public facility. This letter confirms that information submitted by the applicant adequately addresses relevant PAS criteria to the city's satisfaction and furthei environmental review of the redevelopment project under SEPA is not required. Our decision not to require additional environmental review does not mean that the license, permit, or approval you are seeking from the city has been granted. Approval or denial of the proposal will be made by the appropriate administrative or legislative body vested with that authority. The PAS environmental record is considered by the decision maker(s) and conditions will be imposed to reduce identified environmental impacts, as long as the conditions are based on adopted and designated city policy. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact me at Isaac.conlen@cityoffederalway.coni, or 253-835- 2643. Sincerely, Isaac Conlen, Planning Manager for Patrick Doherty, Director c: Fred Brown, ESM, 181 South 333`d Street, Suite 210, Federal Way, WA 98003 File#13-102588-00-SE Doc I-D. 63652 CITY OF �. Federal June 4, 2013 Mr. Fred Brown, P.E. ESM Consulting Engineers 33400 8"' Avenue South, Suite 205 Federal Way, WA 98003 CITY HALL Way 33325 8th Avenue South Mailing Address: PO Box 9718 Federal Way, WA 98063-9718 (253) 835-7000 www.cityoffederalway.com FILE Re: File #13-100709-00-EN; PLANNING DIVISION COMMENTS Commons Water Quality Improvements 2116 South Commons, Federal Way Dear Mr. Brown: The proposed work exceeds the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) exemption levels in that more than 500 cubic yards of material will be disturbed (as I understand). Typically, this would require submittal of a SEPA checklist, posting of the site, mailing a notice to adjacent property owners, a fee of $1,764.50, and a two week comment period followed by a two week appeal period. In this case, the city has adopted a Planned Action SEPA document, whose geographic boundaries include the mall. The Planned Action document has pre -identified impacts of a wide spectrum of development activity and potential mitigation measures. In order to verify the development activity is in keeping with that anticipated in the Planned Action document; please submit the enclosed abbreviated Planned Action checklist (with enclosed resubmittal form) with the fee of $322. Upon receipt of the checklist and verification of consistency with the Planned Action document, the Planning Division will approve the project. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at 253-835-2643, or Isaac.conlen@cityoffederalway.com. Sincerely, Isaac Conlen Planning Manager Enc: Planned Action Checklist Resubmittal Form c: Kevin Peterson James Palda, Steadfast Commons II, LLC, 18100 Van Karman, Suite 500, Irvine, CA 92612 Don Larson, Steadfast Commons II, LLC, 18100 Van Karman, Suite 500, Irvine, CA 92612 Doc I. D. 63554 4�� CITY OF Federal Way RECEIVE® MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES JUN 12 2013 33325 8`h Avenue South PO Box 9718 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY Federal Way WA 98063-9718 CDS 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609 �vwwx i tvo tied eral way . o o ni 1025�g-00 s APPLICATION NO(S) 3 Z Project Name OeVll}?: _,&1— &) Lt Property Address/Location Parcel Number(s) 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 II (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 Zoning Designation Comprehensive Plan Designation Value of Existing Improvements Value of Proposed Improvements International Building Code (IBC): _Occupancy Type Construction Type f_J Date �0 I ( 2 I1 � Applicant Name: Address: City/State: Zip: jed5kD -3 Phone: Zs3 9 Fax: _2 s 5, � 50 7�� � { �. �� — Email: �/� /osG�i!- Signature: J Agent (if different than Name: Address: City/State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: Owner Name: Address: City/State: �v dip: Phone - Fax: 3. Email: � con' a � Signature: `f �''ti�A� 52ad Bulletin #003 — August 18, 2004 Page 1 of 1 k:\Handouts\Master Land Use Application 41k CITY Federale. Way RECEIVE'I'ARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 33325 81h Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 JUN 12 2013 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609 www.cinffedei-alway.com CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CDS CITY CENTER PLANNED ACTION APPLICATION This checklist is used to determine whether a proposed project is eligible to be considered a Planned Action; and therefore, exempt from further review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Project Name: Commons Water Quality Improvements 2116 South Commons Federal Way Project Location: The Commons at Federal Way Project Description: The desi n and construction of water quality treatment facilities for 11 of the 14 existing sub -basins surrounding The Commons at Federal Way. Applicant: Steadfast Companies, 18100 Von Karman Suite 500 — Irvine CA 92612 File #: (For Staff Use) Please describe the proposed project in detail. Include the square footage of each proposed use. Also, describe any existing uses currently on site and indicate if they will be removed. Currently, the Commons at Federal Way is broken into 14 sub -basins with existing storm drainage systems to manage surface water runoff. This project is to construct water quality treatment facilities for 11 of the 14 basins at the Commons at Federal Way. 2. Please provide an estimate of the probable, net PM peak -hour vehicle trips to be generated by the proposed use(s). (You may deduct vehicle trips currently/previously generated by pre- existing uses on the site.) Please provide references and/or technical support for your estimates. No additional PM peak -hour trips will be generated by the construction of the water quality facilities. There may be a temporary slight increase in trips due to the construction activities but these additional trips will be minimal and short term. Bulletin #074 — January 1, 2011 Page 1 of 2 k:\Handouts\CC Planned Action Application 3. In order to be considered a "Planned Action" project, pursuant to the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 14.15.130(3)(d)(ii), a project must meet all of the following criteria. Please verify that the proposed project meets these criteria. Feel free to provide explanatory notes, if applicable. a. ❑ The proposed project is not otherwise exempt from SEPA; and The project is not otherwise exempt from SEPA under any other condition. This project would normally require a SEPA process for the disturbance of more than 500 cubic yards of material. b. ❑ The proposed project is consistent with the City of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) adopted under RCW 36.70A; and This project is consistent with the City of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan. By providing water quality treatment for the existing storm drainage this project is consistent with the goals and policies of Chapter 9 — Natural Environment. In particular this project meets the following goals and policies: NEG2 - Protect the public health and safety and prevent property damage by reducing surface water problems. This proposal will provide water quality treatment for the stormwater generated by the parking surfaces at The Commons. As such the cleaner water will is safer and better for the public. c. ❑ The proposed project is subsequent to or is implementing a project which has had its significant adverse environmental impacts adequately identified in the City Center Planned Action EIS; and This property and primary use (retail) were included in the City Center Planned Action EIS. The planned action project area is located in the City Center of the City of Federal Way, bounded on the north by South 312th Street; on the south by South 324th Street; on the west by Pacific Highway South and on the east by 23rd Avenue South. The proposed Zoning Code amendment would apply to the entire City Center Core zoning designation. The planned action designation applies to proposed residential, retail, office, hotel, civic, and structured parking development failing within the development envelope analyzed in the EIS. This project is considered an accessory use to the retail that is provided at The Commons and as such it's adverse impacts were adequately identified in the City Center Planned Action EIS. d. ❑ The proposed project falls within the Planned Action qualifications identified in FWRC 14.15.130(3(c); and The proposed project qualifies as an accessory use to the Retail Goods and Services Use that was analyzed in the EIS. It does not exceed any of the thresholds spelled out as requiring additional SEPA review, and it is within the planned action area. e. ❑ The proposed project's adverse impacts are able to be mitigated through the application and/or inclusion of mitigation measures detailed in the Mitigation Document, as well as other applicable City, county, state, and federal requirements and conditions, which together constitute sufficient mitigation for the significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed project; and This project will not have any adverse impacts but will rather be improving environmental impacts by providing a higher level of water quality treatment for the existing stormwater that is generated on the site. Bulletin #074 — January 1, 2011 Page 2 of 2 k:\Handouts\CC Planned Action Application f. ❑ The proposed project complies with all applicable local, county, state, and federal regulations, and where appropriate, the proposed project complies with needed variances or modifications or other special permits have been identified; and The proposed project is in compliance with all local, county, state, and federal regulations as they apply to the design and construction of water quality treatment facilities. g. ❑ The proposed project is not an essential public facility. The proposed project is not an essential public facility and is privately owned property. Bulletin #074 — January 1, 2011 Page 3 of 2 k:\Handouts\CC Planned Action Application