23-100951 - SEPA DNS-PIF
NOTICE
SEPA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code for Parks Impact Fee
Title 19 (Zoning and Development Code)
File No: 23-100953-UP & 23-100951-SE
Description: The City of Federal Way’s Parks Department is requesting to establish a Parks Impact
Fee based on eligible costs of existing park assets, planned parks projects and the city’s
expected growth. This would require updates to Title 19 of Federal Way Revised Code,
zoning and development code, including establishment of a Park Impact Fees chapter.
Additional info on how park impact fees are calculated is attached.
Applicant: City of Federal Way Parks and Recreation Department; Jason Gerwen, Parks Deputy
Director, 253-835-6912, Jason.Gerwen@cityoffederalway.com
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Evan Lewis, Associate Planner; 253-835-2646; evan.lewis@cityoffederalway.com
The city’s Responsible Official has determined that the proposal does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under
RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and
other information on file with the city.
A completed environmental checklist and supporting documents are available for review at the City of
Federal Way Community Development Department (Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South,
Federal Way, WA 98003, 253-835-7000), from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days
from the date of issuance. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2023. Unless
modified by the city, this determination will become final following the comment deadline. Any person
aggrieved by the city’s determination may file an appeal with the city within 21 days of the above
comment deadline. You may appeal this determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (address above), no
later than 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2023, by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the
determination. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
SEPA Responsible Official: Keith Niven
Title: Community Development Director/SEPA Responsible Official
Address: 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Contact info: 253-835-2612; Keith.Niven@cityoffederalway.com
Date Issued: February 24, 2023 Signature: _________________________