17-105135[irr or CITY HALL
Federal th Way
Federal
Way,
, W Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
V� (253) 835-7000
www cityoffederalway, com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
November 7, 2017
Georesources, LLC Email: setltrnti7eeoreSOLErces.com
Seth Mattos
5007 Pacific Hwy E, Suite 16
Fife, WA 98424
RE: File #17-105135-00-AD; CRITICAL AREAS PARTIAL EXEMPTION DETERMINATION
Pena Short Plat, Phase II, *No Street Address* SW 344'h St, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Mattos,
On October 24, 2017, the City of Federal Way received a Request for a Critical Areas Partial Exemption to
allow the excavation of test pits within a critical area.
Per Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.145.120:
19.145.120, "Partial Exemptions"
"The following activities are partial exemptions to the provisions of this chapter and require written
approval from the director.
"(2) Site reconnaissance necessary for preparing land use or building permit applications. Any disturbance
of the critical area shall be the minimum necessary to conduct the site reconnaissance and the area shall be
restored to its previous condition immediately."
The applicant, Georesources, LLC, proposes the excavation of five test pits on parcel #242103-9018. The
parcel is part of a proposed subdivision to develop single-family homes. The City's Critical Areas Map shows
wetlands on the adjacent parcel, #242103-9008, within 225 feet of the proposed test pits. The impacted area is
limited to the potential buffer area; the wetlands themselves are outside of the project area. Per the application,
a rubber -tracked mini excavator will be used and tracks will be repaired to the fullest extent possible.
Disturbance of vegetation will be minimal.
The city reviewed the request and supporting documentation in conjunction with applicable sections of FWRC
19.145, and finds that the excavation of test pits within the critical areas qualifies for a partial exemption as no
practical alternative with less impact on the critical areas exists. The site reconnaissance is required to prepare
a wetland delineation study. The study is necessary before building permits can be issued.
In accordance with FWRC 19.145.120.1, the partial exemption request is approved. Should you have any
questions about this letter contact Senior Planner Dave Van De Weghe at 253-835-2638, or
david.vandewe the cr}r citvoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Brian Davis
Community Development Director
c: David Van De Weghe, Senior Planner
17-105I35-00-AD
Doc ID 76812
RECEIVED
CITY OF
Federal Way
REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
OCT 2 4 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
33325 8rh Avenue South
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY Federal Way, WA 9800
COMMUNFfY DEVELOPMENT 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
www.ckyoffederalway. coin
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Code Interpretation/Clarification
Critical Areas Letter/Analysis/Peer Review
Request for Extension (Land Use/Plat Approval)
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Tree Removal
Zoning Compliance Letter
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- No Fee (Actual Cost if Applicable)
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