12-100306CIT
Federal Way
February 10, 2012
Keith Smith
Smith Co. LLC
725 Westlake Avenue N, Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98109
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www. cityoffederalway. com
RE: File #12-100306-00-UP; USE PROCESS I `DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL'
Ram Restaurant & Brewhouse, 31920 Gateway Blvd South, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Smith:
The Community and Economic Development Department has completed an administrative land use
review of the proposed fagade modifications located at 31920 Gateway Blvd South. The zoning
designation for the subject property is City Center Core, and the subject property's restaurant use is
permitted pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.225.040 Entertainment. The Process I
application was submitted and determined to be complete on January 24, 2012. The City hereby approves
the Process I application.
The Process I land use approval is supported by the following finding of facts:
As shown in the Process I submittal packet, the proposed improvements include modifying the roof
from clay tile to an "anodized bronze" colored seam metal roof, changing the window awning colors
from maroon to black with a Ram logo, painting the existing stucco finish a medium brown color,
and removing the existing front fireplace to provide a new "cafe" style window system. These
modifications are consistent with FWRC Community Design Guidelines, and were proposed to
establish a consistent Ram brand identity.
2. The proposed improvements do not reduce required parking, landscaping, buffering, open space, or
public areas; do not change the location of utilities or easements; and create no impacts to sensitive
areas or significant trees.
3. The City's Building Division is currently reviewing the associated building permit (File #12-
100307-CO). Construction of the proposed improvements may not begin until the building permit is
approved.
Based on the City's review, the Process I land use application for the proposed modifications is approved.
APPEALS
The effective date of this decision is February 13, 2012. Pursuant to FWRC 19.55.050, any person who
commented on the application or requests a copy of this administrative decision may appeal the decision
to the Federal Way Hearing Examiner by February 27, 2012. Any appeal must be in the form of a letter
delivered to the department with the established fee.
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February 10, 2012
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As you are the only party of record, you may waive your right to appeal this decision. If you wish to
waive your right to appeal, you must do so in writing to the Department of Community and Economic
Development. No work on the proposal may begin until the end of the appeal period or receipt of your
waiver.
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 Alexa Heidrich, Planning Intern,
at 253-835-2622, or Alexa.Heidrich@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen, Planning Manager
for Patrick Doherty, Director
c: Alexa Heidrich, Planning Intern
Mr. Smith by email at ksmith@smithco.org
12-IG0306 Doc I 60261
CITY OF
Federal Way
MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION
i.UD DEPAItTMENTOF COMMUNITY AEVEwPMENTSMvICES
33325 8`s Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 9SWI-6325
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
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January 24, 2012
City of Federal Way
Community & Economic Development Department
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE: Ram Restaurant and Brewhouse, 31920 Gateway Center Blvd.
The Ram Restaurant is taking over the previous "Marie Calendars" restaurant building. The Ram is excited to be
in this location, the Ram has been in the area for over 40 years and has established its Brand and Brand presence
in locations throughout Washington.
In order to maintain a consistent Ram Brand identity, the following modifications would be necessary to
distance the previous restaurant brand look from the Ram Look and feel.
I . Remove existing clay the roof and replace with new standing seam metal roof "anodized bronze" color,
this is a factory finish.
2. Remove the existing front fireplace, repair adjacent walls and roof to match existing areas, and provide a
new "cafe" style window system, that opens up the general dining to the exterior.
3. Paint existing stucco finish to a medium brown color.
The Ram feels this is the minimum needed to insure the "look" of the Ram Restaurant and further extend the
Ram brand into the area.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at my office at 206.838.5486 or by my cell phone at
206.713.4076.
Thank you
keith I smith
1 7 2 5 w e s t l a k e avenue north suite 2 1 0 Seattle, washington 98109 206.838.5485 p 206.464.0700 f 206.713.4076 m
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