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12-101310CITY OF Federal Way May 21, 2012 Mr. Todd Suchan Wild Waves Theme Park 36201 Enchanted Parkway South Federal Way, WA 98003 Re: File #12-101310-00-UP; USE PROCESS I APPROVAL Wildwaves — Tube Slide Ride; 36201 Enchanted Parkway South Dear Mr. Suchan: CITY HALL 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 1253j W5-7000 wwv.a yoffederalwaycvm FILE The Community and Economic Development Department has completed review of your.Process I Master Land Use application. You have proposed installation of a new dry slide feature at the Wild Waves Theme Park. The City hereby approves the Process I application. The Process I land use approval is supported by the following finding of facts: 1 _ As shown in the Process I submittal packet, the proposal is to place a self supporting ride feature in the northeast portion of the park. Improvements include re -grading a sloped area, creating a new segment of paved path, and placing the sliding .matt. Additionally, the applicant proposes to install a tube conveyor adjacent to the ride. These improvements are in the area identified as the "developed area" in Exhibit E of the concomitant agreement controlling development/re-development of the site. Section 8.2 of the concomitant agreement regulating development in the park states that the addition/ replacement of rides within the developed area of the park will be authorized subject to use process I approval. 2. The proposed tube slide feature is in `Area 3' depicted in Exhibit E, allowing features up to 125-feet in height. The proposed feature is built at grade and therefore, meets the height requirement. 3. Pursuant to section 4.2.2 of the concomitant agreement, additional parking stalls are not required when new rides are added within the `developed area' of the park. 4. The applicant has submitted a May 14, 2012, geotechnical report prepared by GeoEngineers, which concludes that the area where the slide is proposed to be installed is not in or within 25-feet of a geologically hazardous area. 5. Based on the data from the 2002 Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by the Transpo Group and the latest data provided by the applicant (Todd Suchan, General Manager), the park annual attendance has dropped by approximately 64,500 since 2001. Furthermore, the per -hour ride capacity that was removed in 2011/2012 is about 335 more than the total ride capacity added including the two new rides (this tube slide and a zip line ride proposed to be installed in summer 2012). With the File #12-101310-00-UP Doc. I.D. 60789 Mr. Todd Suchan Page 2 May 21, 2012 significant drop in the annual attendance and ride capacity, it does not appear that the two new rides will generate any new trips. Therefore, the application is exempt from concurrency and no Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) payment is required. 6. The proposed improvements do not reduce required parking, landscaping, buffering, open space, or public areas;,..da not change the location of utilities or easements; and create no impacts to sensitive areas or significant trees. 7. The proposed improvements are categorically exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(1)(a)(iii). Based on the city's review, the Process I land use application for the proposed modifications is approved. CLOSINGdays The effective date of this decision is May 24, 2412, o thr whoreceived th notice f tthe admi strsuant o Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.55.050, any person decision may appeal the decision to the Federal Way Hearing Examiner by dune 4, 2412 (14 calendar days). The appeal must be in the form of a letter delivered to the Community and Economic Development Department with the established fee. The appeal letter must contain clear reference to the matter being appealed and a statement of the alleged errors in the di ec or'sdecision, by person including filit .e identification of specific findings and conclusions made by the d disputed As you are the only party of record, you may waive your right to appeal by submitting a letter in writing to this effect to the city. Waiver of the right to appeal does not affect the effective date of t a d seciision. This decision shall not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, polies, relating to this development. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact me at isaac.conlen@cityoffederalway.com, or 253-835-2643. Sincerely, Isaac Conlen Planning Manager for Patrick Doherty, Director Enc: Approved Site Plan c: Scott Sproul, Building Plans Examiner Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Doc 1 D 60789 File 912-101310-00-UP We are installing a three lane tube slide ride at Wild Waves Theme Park. Patrons will go down a plastic surface riding in a slide tube. RECEIVED "BAR 2 3 2012 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CDS CITY OF .' Federal Way RECEN C L MAR 23 ?.01 MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION DEPARTME T OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 33325 81h Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609 0c: FEaERAL WAY ww .cit oft�n .gip,,, CITY CDS r r , APPLICATION NO(S) I O f �s r_1 I v J CO Project Name Property Address/Location 5lpaG l Parcel Number(i) 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 �[t Applicant Date _ �12 Name: rJupa?i Address: jzot 61C.ivnktd City/State: , akla) i Zip: CJJ o 3 Phone: gg3 Wj Fax: 963 && 1- 8C756 Email: -t�� Signature; � z Agent (if different than Applicant) Name: Address: City/State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: Owner Name: CNC.JI 1C uo &KkWi6 r1}i � � 4,L Address. , jr� S. grenonef.�. Zip: G C itylState: W1 " ta� FL Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: Bulletin #003 - January 1, 2011 Page 1 of 1 k:\Handouts\Master Land Use Application DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RESUBMITTED 33325 8:h Avenue South CITY OF Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609 Federal Way APR 112012 www.cityoffederahsay.eorn CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CDS RESUBMITTAL INFORMATION This completed form MUST accompany all resubmittals. "Please note.- Additional or revised plans or documents for an active project will not be accepted unless accompanied by this completed form. Mailed resubmittals that do not include this form or 112at do not contain the correct number of copies will be returned or discarded. You are encouraged to submit all items in person and to contact the Permit Counter prior to submitting ifyou are not sure about the number of copies required. ** ANY CHANGES TO DRAWINGS MUSTSE CLOUDED. Project Number: ,, l Project Name: � � c3�ye Project Address: _ Q (0 dr. U I C__� / O4 C'.fc]-LL Project Contact: dd Qr k nA- Phone: RESUBMITTED ITEMS: # of Copies ** Ma�.'_i.' " E Detailed Description of Item ** Always submit the same number of copies as required foryour initial application.** ON Resubmittal Requested by Letter Dated: 1 1_ (Staff Member) OFFICE USE ONL Y RESUB A Distribution Date.• � � By.' Dept/Div Name # Description X.-Building Planning PW Fire Other Bulletin #129—January 1, 2011 Page 1 of 1 k:\Handouts\Resubmittal Information r N ff Ok r { � AA ff Sae _ f r- +A O +Jv i� r i f■ A • W. r • y. lip A �} 1 ¢1 f T�''��- A .yam � � ■ r� I � 1 --7 —,dft Irli., A -z' 77 .� ' St p Isaac Conlen City of Federal Way May 21, 2012 Isaac: At this time, Wild Waves Theme Park will waive the right for the appeal period. Thanks, Todd Suchan GEOENGINEERS 8410 154th Avenue NE Redmond, Washington 98052 425.861.6000 May 14, 2012 Wild Waves Theme Park 36201 Enchanted Parkway South Federal Way, Washington 98003 Attention: Todd Suchan Subject: Report Geotechnical Consulting Services Geologic Hazard Evaluation Proposed Dry Slide Ride Wild Waves Theme Park Federal Way, Washington File No. 20582-001-00 INTRODUCTION This letter summarizes our evaluation of potential geologic hazards at the site of the Dry Slide ride to be located in the northeast portion of the Wild Waves Theme Park at 36201 Enchanted Parkway South in Federal Way, Washington. This evaluation was completed in general accordance with our Services Agreement dated May 2, 2012. Todd Suchan of Norpoint Entertainment LLC/Wild Waves Theme Park authorized our services on May 3, 2012. We reviewed a topographic site plan titled, "Additional Slide Area" by ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC (ESM) dated March 22, 2012. We also reviewed pertinent sections of the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC). In addition, we made a brief site visit on May 9, 2012 to observe existing surface conditions at the proposed Dry Slide ride location. Our evaluation is intended to address the requirement that a geotechnical engineer review site slopes to assess whether any areas meet the code definition of geologically hazardous areas. SITE CONDITIONS The site of the proposed Dry Slide ride Is located in the northeast portion of the Wild Waves Theme Park and within a west facing hillside. The ride will extend from a nearly level asphalt paved area that is at about Elevation 286 feet (NGVD 1929 datum). The slide will extend down to the northwest and will roughly follow the path of a former water slide (now removed). The lower end of the slide will be at about Elevation 254 feet. /A ^ / O/ 2 /d-- C 6 RESUBMITTED MAY 14 2012 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CDS Wild waves Theme Park flay 14, 2012 Page 2 The existing ground surface along the proposed Dry Slide path has an overall inclination of about 20 percent. There are locally steeper portions inclined at about 36 and 47 percent. These are 10 feet or less in vertical height. We did not observe indications of slope instability or groundwater seepage during our site visit on May 9, 2012. We reviewed the document, "Soil Survey, King County Area, Washington" by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service (SCS) issued in 1973. The site soils are mapped as Alderwood gravelly sandy loam (AgC), 6 to 15 percent slopes. These soils are derived from glacial till deposits. Glacial till is also mapped in the site vicinity on "Geologic Map of the Poverty Bay 7.5-foot Quadrangle, King and Pierce Counties, Washington" by Booth, Waldron and Troost (2004). We confirmed the presence of dense glacial till by explorations and observations made during construction for other rides in the vicinity of the Dry Slide ride location. GEOLOGICALLY HAZERDOUS AREAS CODE DEFINITIONS According to the FWRC, "geologically hazardous areas" means "areas which because of their susceptibility to erosion, landsliding, seismic or other geological events are not suited to siting commercial, residential or industrial development consistent with public health or safety concerns." Erosion hazard areas are defined as "areas having a severe to very severe erosion hazard due to natural agents such as wind, rain, splash, frost action or stream flow." Landslide hazard areas are defined as "those areas potentially subject to episodic downslope movement of a mass of soil or rock including, but not limited to, the following areas: a. Any area with a combination of: i. Slopes greater that 15 percent; ii. Permeable sediment, predominantly sand and gravel, overlying relatively impermeable sediment or bedrock, typically silt and clay; and iii. Springs or groundwater seepage. b. Any area which has shown movement during the Holocene epoch, from 10,000 years ago to the present, or which is underlain by mass wastage debris of that epoch. c. Any area potentially unstable as a result of rapid stream incision, stream bank erosion or undercutting by wave action. d. Any area located in a ravine or on an active alluvial fan, presently or potentially subject to inundation by debris flows or flooding. e. Those areas identified by the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service as having a severe limitation for building site development. f. Those areas mapped as Class U (unstable), UOS (unstable old slides), and URS (unstable recent slides) by the Department of Ecology. g. Slopes having gradients greater than 80 percent subject to rockfall during seismic shaking." GEoENGINEER5 I, Pile +..,.....,_:52,001• 0 wild waves Theme Park Nlay 14, 2€}12 Page 3 Seismic hazard areas are defined as "those areas subject to severe risk of earthquake damage as a result of seismically induced ground shaking, slope failure, settlement, soil liquefaction or surface faulting. These conditions occur in areas underlain by cohesionless soils of low density usually in association with a shallow groundwater table." Steep slope hazard areas are defined as "those areas with a slope of 40 percent or greater and with a vertical relief of 10 or more feet, a vertical rise of 10 feet or more for every 25 feet of horizontal distance. A slope is delineated by establishing its toe and top, and measured by averaging the inclination over at least 10 feet of vertical relief." CONCLUSIONS The SCS classifies the soils in the vicinity of the ride location as having moderate erosion hazard. Based on this classification, our knowledge of geologic conditions at the Wild Waves Theme Park, and on our previous explorations, there are no known areas near the location of the ride site that meet the FWRC criteria for erosion hazard areas. Based on our previous explorations, construction observation, and review of the geologic map referenced above, the ride site is underlain by dense to very dense glacial till soils. We observed no indications of permeable soils (sand and gravel) overlying relatively impermeable soils at the site, nor did we observe springs or groundwater seepage. There are no mapped landslides in the vicinity of the ride site. We conclude that the site does not meet the criteria for landslide hazard areas. We conclude that the ride site is not within a seismic hazard area because it is underlain by the dense to very dense glacial till, which presents a low risk of ground shaking, slope failure, settlement or soil liquefaction. There are no surface faults mapped within 2 miles of the Wild Waves Theme Park. Based on observations we made during our site visit and review of the topographic site plan, we conclude that there are no slopes in the vicinity of the proposed ride site that meet the FWRC criteria for steep slope hazard area. Slopes in the vicinity of the ride site are generally inclined less than 40 percent, or, where locally inclined greater than 40 percent, are less than 10 feet in vertical height. LIMITATIONS We have prepared this report for the exclusive use of Norpoint Entertainment LLC/Wild Waves Theme Park and their authorized agents for evaluation of geologically hazardous areas in the vicinity of the proposed Dry Slide ride site at the Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way, Washington. Within the limitations of scope, schedule and budget, our services have been executed in accordance with generally accepted practices in the field of geotechnical engineering in this area at the time this report was prepared. No warranty or other conditions, express or implied, should be understood. We provided our services to assist in the evaluation of geologically hazardous areas located near the Dry Slide ride site. However, all construction on or near slopes involves risk, only part of which can be mitigated through qualified engineering and construction practices. Favorable performance of structures GEoENGINEERS2 File hu:, %„:}?;f•i 1:0 Wild Waves Theme Park fviay 14, 2012 Page 4 in the near term does not imply a certainty of long-term performance, especially under conditions of adverse weather or seismic activity. Any electronic form, facsimile, or hard copy of the original document (email, text, table, and/or figure), if provided, and any attachments only a copy of the original document. The original document is stored by GeoEngineers, Inc. and will serve as the document of record. Please refer to Appendix A titled "Report Limitation and Guidelines for Use" for additional information pertaining to use of this report. The conclusions and recommendations in this report should be applied in their entirety. We trust that this report provides the information you require. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the information presented in this report. Sincerely, GeoEngineers, Inc. Herbert R. Pschunder, PE Senior GeZPE, neer cl=ad P ncipal fIRPUJPAarld Attachments: Appendix A. Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use One copy sent via email cc: Rich Moore, Allen-Bradley Construction, LLC (one copy via email) �jl j.VV ILI 1/12— Disclaimer: Any electronic, form, facsimile or hard copy of the original document (email, text, table, and/or figure), if provided, and any attachments are only a copy ofthe original docwnent. The original documentls stored by GeoEngincors, Inc, and will serve asthe official docrnneat of record. Copyright© 2012 by GeoEngineers, Inc. All rights reserved. GMENGINEEW5 6 rile No. 20582.001.00 APPEN Dix A Report Limitations and Guidelines for Use Wild waves Theme Park Nlay 14. 2011 Page A-1 APPENDIX A REPORT LIMITATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR USE1 This appendix provides information to help you manage your risks with respect to the use of this report. eotechnical Services Are Performed For Specific Purposes, Persons and Projects This report has been prepared for use by Norpoint Entertainment LLC/Wild Waves Theme Park and their authorized agents. This report may be made available to agencies and prospective contractors for review. This report is not intended for use by others, and the information contained herein is not applicable to other sites. GeoEngineers structures our services to meet the specific needs of our clients. For example, a geotechnical or geologic study conducted for a civil engineer or architect may not fulfill the needs of a construction contractor or even another civil engineer or architect that are involved in the same project. Because each geotechnical or geologic study is unique, each geotechnical engineering or geologic report is unique, prepared solely for the specific client and project site. No other party except Norpoint Entertainment LLC/Wild Waves Theme Park and their authorized agents may rely on the product of our services unless we agree in advance to such reliance and the additional party of reliance agrees, in writing, to be bound by the terms and conditions under which these services have been performed. This is to provide our firm with reasonable protection against open-ended liability claims by third parties with whom there would otherwise be no contractual limits to their actions. Within the limitations of scope, schedule and budget, our services have been executed in accordance with our Agreement with the Client and generally accepted geotechnical practices in this area at the time this report was prepared. This report should not be applied for any purpose or project except the one originally contemplated. A Geotechnical Engineering Or Geologic Report is Based On A Unique Set Of Project -Specific Factors This report has been prepared for evaluation of geologically hazardous areas in a portion of the Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way, Washington. GeoEngineers considered a number of unique, project -specific factors when establishing the scope of services for this project and report. Unless GeoEngineers specifically indicates otherwise, do not rely on this report if it was: • not prepared for you, ■ not prepared for your project, • not prepared for the specific site explored, or • completed before important project changes were made. 1 Developed based on material provided by ASFE, Professional Firms Practicing in the Geosciences; www.asfe.org. GeoEngineers, Inc. File P;o. 2 J.S2-r0?: D Mild Waves Thmne Park May ii, 2012 For example, changes that can affect the applicability of this report include those that affect: • the function and condition of the structures; a elevation, configuration, location, or orientation of the structures; sl composition of the design team; or • project ownership. Page A-2 If important changes are made after the date of this report, GeoEngineers should be given the opportunity to review our interpretations and recommendations and provide written modifications or confirmation, as appropriate. 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Sufficient monitoring, testing and consultation by GeoEngineers should be provided during construction to confirm that the conditions encountered are consistent with those indicated by the explorations, to provide recommendations for design changes should the conditions revealed during the work differ from those anticipated, and to evaluate whether or not earthwork activities are completed in accordance with our recommendations. Retaining GeoEngineers for construction observation for this project is the most effective method of managing the risks associated with unanticipated conditions. A Geotechnical Engineering Or Geologic Deport Could Be Subject To Misinterpretation Misinterpretation of this report by other design team members can result in costly problems. You could lower that risk by having GeoEngineers confer with appropriate members of the design team after submitting the report. Also retain GeoEngineers to review pertinent elements of the design team's plans and GeoEngineers, Inc. !:le flu. % 5,92•001,00 Wild waves Th€:tne Park Nlay"2012 Page A-3 specifications. Contractors can also misinterpret a geotechnical engineering or geologic report. Reduce that risk by having GeoEngineers participate in pre -bid and preconstruction conferences, and by providing construction observation. Do Not Redraw The Exploration Logs Geotechnical engineers and geologists prepare final boring and test pit logs based upon their interpretation of field logs and laboratory data. To prevent errors or omissions, the logs included in a geotechnical engineering or geologic report should never be redrawn for inclusion in architectural or other design drawings. Only photographic or electronic reproduction is acceptable, but recognize that separating logs from the report can elevate risk. 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Wild Waves Theme Park relay ll, 2012 Biological Pollutants Page A-4 GeoEngineers' Scope of Work specifically excludes the investigation, detection, prevention, or assessment of the presence of Biological Pollutants in or around any structure. Accordingly, this report includes no interpretations, recommendations, findings, or conclusions for the purpose of detecting, preventing, assessing, or abating Biological Pollutants. The term "Biological Pollutants" includes, but is not limited to, molds, fungi, spores, bacteria, and viruses, and/or any of their byproducts. GeoEngineers, Inc. r'lie No. 20-001-0a Hi Todd, Good meeting with you yesterday. Below is a quick summary of our conversation. 1. City will need a report from your geotechnical engineer addressing work in potentially geologically hazardous areas for both the dry slide and the launching area for the zip line ride before approving those permits. The report should identify if either of the areas meet the definition of a geologically hazardous area. If so, the report should address the need for the improvements in that area, the impacts of work in the area and any recommendations to mitigate impacts. Please refer your engineer to Federal Way Revised Code FWRC 1.9.160. 2. You will be providing us with drawings/details on the loading/unloading area for the zip line ride, which we will need before approving that land use and building permit. 3. You will make a separate application for a tube conveyor associated with the dry slide. Make sure your geotech addresses this work as well so we don't have to do it separately when you come back for that permit. 4. As we discussed previously, you will be providing us with attendance counts and additional information as requested by Traffic Engineer Sarady Long. 5. I'm still reviewing the zip line application — I'll let you know if an when I have additional comments. 6. I've received your written request on tree removal and will respond separately. 7. 1 am looking into your questions on signage and will respond shortly. Let me know if you have a different recollection or need clarification. Regards, Isaac Doc. I.D. CITY OF � Federal Way MEMORANDUM Public Works Department DATE: May 17, 2012 TO: Isaac C. FROM: Sarady Long SUBJECT: WILDWAVES -TUBE SLIDE RIDE - (12-101310-00-UP) 36201 ENCHANTED PKVA'S Based on the attendance data and hour park capacity, the proposal will not generate any new trips. Since this is the case, staff will noL require a concurrency or payment of the TIF. Memo to File: Wild Waves Theme Park has submitted for two new ride permits. The new rides are Zip Line and the Downhill Tubin' Ride. Due to the unique uses, staff is unable to determine trip generation of the proposed development using the Institute of Transportation Engineers ITE's Trip Generation. Therefore, staff is proposing to estimate the traffic generation of proposal utilizing park attendance and park capacity. Historical Attendance Summa Attendance 2001 Annual Attendance 487,007 Average of 10 highest days 9,442 2011 1 Chan.e 422,548 (- 64,459) 9,038 (- 404) Average Day 4,272 3,877 (_ 395) L:a aci Added/Removed 2011-2012 Attraction Name Removed Ca achy Added Ca Falling Star 252 Rip Tide Water Slide 45 Gunny Sack Slide 216 Zip Line 16 Downhill Tubin' Ride 72 468 133 The attendance data for 2001 and 2011 show that the annual attendance has dropped by 64,500 people since 2001. Furthermore, the two removed ride capacity exceeds the proposed and added capacity by 335 per hour. Page 1 of 1 Ann Dower - Enchanted Village - Ride Summary From: Tasha Atchison <TashaA@TheTranspoGroup.com> To: "Cary M. Roe (E-mail)" <cary.roe@ci.federal waywa.us>, "Richard Perez (E-mail)" <rick.perez@ci.federal-waywa.us>, "Raid Tirhi (E-mail)" <raid.tirhi@ci.federal-way.wa.us>, "Lori Michaelson (E-mail)" <lori.michaelson@ci.federal way.wa.us> Date: 03/12/2002 5:34 PM Subject: Enchanted Village - Ride Summary CC: "Al Rubano (E-mail)" <arubano@sftp.com>, "Lenny Freund (E-mail)" <lfreund@sftp.com>, "Todd Suchan (E-mail)" <tsuchan@sftp.com>, "Steve Kitterman (E-mail)" <steve@esmcivil.com> Attached is a historical summary of the rides as they've been added or replaced at Enchanted Village, between 1994 and forecast through 2003. I found some discrepancies in past correspondence, but these numbers have been confirmed with Enchanted Parks so this spreadsheet should supercede any that you've seen before. Although, they seem to be consistentwith the table that was submitted to the City and labeled "SEPA Exempt Rides". Please let me know if you have questions. Hopefully this answers any lingering ones with regards to theoretical capacity. Thanks, Tasha Tasha Atchison, P.E. 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O z c U O 3 m Q g e N o c U cti zv 0 Ei C3 N y va U N 9) oro 0] LL W Q y ° ioa zU �-3a m o m Y 7 D z z p o y Q Q Z Q Q a � N `o a s 0 Sarady Long From: Isaac Conlen Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 9:55 AM To: 'Todd Suchan' Cc: Sarady Long Subject: RE: New Tube Slide Ride for Enchanted Village I think you got credit for replacement on the last one. Took out the dry slide and added the new waterslide. Did you get my follow-up message on the other issue? There aren't any footings or ground disturbance associated with this ride? Isaac From: Todd Suchan [maiito:TSuchan@wildwaves.com] Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 9:49 AM To: Isaac Conlen Subject: RE: New Tube Slide Ride for Enchanted Village Isaac: As I understand it, the slide just replaces the old slide? Todd From: Isaac Conlen fmailto:Isaac.Conlen_ cityoffederalway.com] Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 9:40 AM To: Todd Suchan Subject: FW: New Tube Slide Ride for Enchanted Village Hi Todd, See request for information from Sarady in the City's Traffic Division — regarding the new dry slide feature. Isaac From: Sarady Long Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 4:12 PM To: Isaac Conlen Cc: Rick Perez; Ken Miller Subject: New Tube Slide Ride for Enchanted Village Isaac, I'm not able to determine trip generation for the proposed development using the Institute of Transportation Engineers ITE's Trip Generation. In the past, the Transpo Group used historical attendance trends to determine the amount of traffic that would be generated by the replacement or new rides. For this project, I'm proposing to use similar method to determine traffic impacts and mitigation if any. Would you please request the following data from the applicant: 1. Annual attendance 2. Average of 10th highest days 3. Average attendance per day data for 2011 if available 4. Park capacity (hourly for all the rides) - Est. 15,254 in 2001 Please let me know if you have any questions. Sarady Long From: Isaac Conlen Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:19 AM To: Todd Suchan (TSuchan@wildwaves.com) Cc: Scott Sproul; Sarady Long Subject: Follow-up To 4/17/12 Wild Waves Site Visit Hi Todd, Good meeting with you yesterday. Below is a quick summary of our conversation. 1. City will need a report from your geotechnical engineer addressing work in potentially geologically hazardous areas for both the dry slide and the launching area for the zip line ride before approving those permits. The report should identify if either of the areas meet the definition of a geologically hazardous area. If so, the report should address the need for the improvements in that area, the impacts of work in the area and any recommendations to mitigate impacts. Please refer your engineer to Federal Way Revised Code FWRC 19.160. 2. You will be providing us with drawings/details on the loading/unloading area for the zip line ride, which we will need before approving that land use and building permit. 3. You will make a separate application for a tube conveyor associated with the dry slide. Make sure your geotech addresses this work as well so we don't have to do it separately when you come back _for _that _ permit. 4. As we discussed previously, you will be providing us with attendance counts and additional information as requested by Traffic Engineer Sarady Long. 5. I'm still reviewing the zip line application — I'll let you know if an when I have additional comments. 6. I've received your written request on tree removal and will respond separately. 7. 1 am looking into your questions on signage and will respond shortly. Let me know if you have a different recollection or need clarification. Regards, Isaac 36201 Enchanted Parkway S I Federal Way, WA 98003 P: 253.661.8000 F: 253.661M96 May 16, 2012 City of Federal Way Attn: Isaac Conlen CC: Sarady Long Subject: Wild Waves -Zip Line Ride -Downhill Tubin' Ride Isaac, This letter is response to the email you sent me dated April 20t", 2012. As you are aware, Wild Waves Theme Park has submitted two ride permits, one for the Zip Line and one for the Downhill Tubin' Ride. In 2011, we installed the Rip Tide Water Slide and removed the Falling Star and the gunny sack slide. Therefore, in the 2012 season, we will be net one ride. The question then becomes how much of these new rides will generate additional trips. The Falling Star was a 42 person ride with a capacity of 252 riders per hour. The gunny sack slide had twelve lanes, with a capacity of 216 riders per hour. The Zip Line is a two seat ride with a capacity of 16 riders per hour. The Downhill Tubin' ride has only three lanes with a capacity of 72 riders per hour. The Rip Tide has a capacity of 45 riders per hour. Overall, our ride capacity will be lower in 2012 than in 2011 due to the net loss of rider capacity. The following is our response to the remaining memorandum questions. In 2011, our annual attendance was 422,548. The average of our 10 highest days was 9,038. Finally, our average attendance for the 2011 season was 3,877. Sincerely, Todd Suchan General Manager Wild Waves Theme Park RESUBMITTED MAY 16 2012 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CDs Creating goWiLD moments that last a lifetime Wild) .'aves.com I !"aJWlldwaves I /WildWavesGOVVIL Raid Tirhi City of Federal Way Transpo po, y Group An &, J►ryL. La, I0 March 19, 2002�� Tasha Atchsion ® 0131 5.00 The Transpo Group Enchanted Village — Traffic Assessment for Seven Replacement Rides The purpose of this memo is to evaluate the traffic characteristics of seven new rides proposed by Enchanted Village. These rides would replace several existing rides within the Park and be open for use by the 2002 Season. As a replacement for existing rides, the new rides are expected to generate a negligible amount of new traffic. This study evaluates historical attendance trends to determine the amount of traffic that would be generated by the replacement rides. The following sections summarize the project in more detail, the trip generation methodology, and the anticipated traffic impacts. Project Description Enchanted Village is an amusement park located in Federal Way on the southwest comer of SR 161 and Milton Road. The Park is comprised of amusement rides, water rides, eateries, and picnic grounds. The rides included under this analysis include the new rides of Dodge'ms, Casino, Crazy Bus, Hawk 24, Sky Chaser, and Zig Zag Coaster. They will replace Jungle of Fun, Merry Go Round, Tubs of Fun, Whip, and Safari Golf. Trip Generation Methodology Traffic generation at Enchanted Village is estimated to be a function of park attendance and park capacity. Park attendance is the daily or annual number of visitors experienced by Enchanted Village. Park capacity can be defined as the sum of the capacity of individual amusement rides within the park. Ride capacity is a term loosely used by the industry to estimate how many visitors per hour could use a particular amusement ride. Enchanted Village provided annual and daily attendance figures for the seasons between 1994 and 2001. They also provided a historical and chronological summary of park capacity between the years 1994 and 2001, as well as an estimated ride capacity for the seven proposed rides. A summary of the information relevant to the analysis provided is summarized in Table 1. The Transpo Group page 1 The Transpo Group Table 1 Attendance Annual Attendance 468,338 487,007 18,669 Maximum Day 11.785 12,043 258 Average of 10 highest days 7,615 9,442 1,827 Average Day 4,108 4,272 164 Park Total 11,742 15,254 3,512 The attendance data for 1994 and 2001 was evaluated from the perspective of the maximum attendance day, an average of the 10 highest days of the year, and average daily attendance. The maximum attendance day would represent the busiest day of the year at Enchanted Village, and generally represents a unique condition at the park. An average of the 10 highest days of the year provides a conservative estimate of potential peak conditions at the park, while average attendance ,represents more typical conditions at the park over an entire season. For the purpose of identifying potential traffic impacts, the City recommended use of the 10 highest -day average value. A comparison of the 10 highest -day average in 1994 to 2001 shows an increase by 1,827 visitors. A comparison of the park capacity in 1994 and in 2001 shows an increase in hourly capacity of 3,512. The ratio of change in attendance (of the 10 highest days of the year) to the change in ride capacity was used to estimate the change in visitor attendance, or trips, associated with the proposed seven rides. The ratio of these two variables results in a factor of 0.52. The change in ride capacity as a result of the seven proposed rides and those that will be removed is approximately 300 visitors per hour (see Attachment A for a complete summary of individual ride capacity). When the above factor is applied to this change in capacity, a total of 156 daily visitors is calculated. This is the number of additional visitors that would come to Enchanted Village on the 10 highest days of the year, due to the proposed changes in amusement rides. Daily attendance can be further broken down into vehicle trips through two factors. One, the number of daily person trips can be derived by multiplying the number of visitors by two; one person trip into the site and one person trip exiting the site. Then, the number of vehicle trips can be calculated by applying an average vehicle occupancy (AVO) factor to the total daily person trips. Based on a study conducted for Enchanted Village in 1994, the average vehicle occupancy for the park is estimated to be an average of 2.5 visitors per vehicle. When these two The Transpo Group page 2 The Transpv Group factors are applied to the increase in daily attendance expected as a result of the change in rides, a total of 124 daily vehicle trips are calculated. Of the total daily vehicle trip generation, traffic studies conducted by Enchanted Village indicate that approximately 9 percent occurs during the weekday PM peak hour. When applied to the daily trip generation, approximately 11 trips would be generated by the proposed replacement rides. Potential Traffic Impacts The City of Federal Way evaluates traffic impacts in terms of weekday PM peak hour vehicle trips. The methodology described above estimates a maximum of 11 PM peak hour trips would be generated by the proposed replacement rides. The travel patterns of Enchanted Village visitors are anticipated to be largely oriented towards Interstate 5 and SR 16. The park is a regional facility that draws visitors from not only local, but also far-reaching areas of the Pacific Northwest. The anticipated trip distribution patterns is summarized in Figure 1. This distribution was developed based on input from Enchanted Village on their anticipated market draw and calibrated with patterns identified in the City's traffic model. The City's threshold for assessing traffic impacts is 10 PM peak hour trips through any one location identified on the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program. Based on the anticipated distribution, the greatest project impact to the City's TIP would occur at the SR 161 /S 348`h Street intersection. Approximately 85 percent of the 11 trips, or 9 PM peak hour trips, would travel through the SR 161 /S 348`h Street intersection. Based on this assessment, the proposed replacement rides would not trigger the 10-trip threshold. 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