12-103225CITY OF
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July 26, 2012
Mr. Jaebum In
3021 Pacific Highway East
Fife, WA 98424
Re: File #12-103225-00-UP; PROCESS I PERMIT DENIED
Sunshine Daycare; 27905 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way
Dear Mr. In:
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
FILE
The Community and Economic Development Department has received your Process I Master Land Use application
for proposed daycare improvements located at 27905 Pacific Highway South. The department has denied the
application due to building code requirements related to daycare facilities. It appears the existing building cannot be
retrofitted or improved to meet current daycare occupancy standards. The department's Building Plans Examiner
Scott Sproul has outlined the code requirements below.
BUILDING CODE
The existing building at 27905 Pacific Highway South cannot be used as a daycare because it is two stories. The city
adopted 2009 International Building Code (IBC) does not allow daycare facilities in two story buildings. Relevant
code sections are below.
• The construction type of the building is assumed to be Type V. Occupancy Groups E and I-4 (children) are not
allowed in a two story Type V building.
• IBC 305.2, as amended by the State of Washington for Day Cares — The use of a building or structure or portion
thereof for educational supervision or personal care service for more than 5 children older than 2'/2 years of age,
shall be classified as a Group E occupancy.
IBC 308.5.2, as amended by the State of Washington — A facility that provides supervision and personal care on
a less than 24 hours basis for more than 5 children 2'/2 years or less shall be classified as Group I-4.
1. Exception — A child day care facility that provides care for more than 5, but no more than 100, children 2'/2
years or less of age where the rooms in which the children are cared for are located on the level of exit
discharge serving such rooms and each of the these child care rooms has an exit door directly to the
exterior, shall be classified as Group E.
Questions regarding building code provision should be directed to Scott Sproul at 253-835-2633, or
scott.sproul@cityoffederalway.com
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Proposal— The project applicant proposes a daycare facility in an existing building located at 27905 Pacific
Highway South for children from birth to five years. Exterior improvements include an outdoor play area and
parking stall striping.
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2. Site — The subject property is developed with a two story (basement with two upper floors) building originally
constructed in 1926. The existing building contains no fire sprinklers and exterior walls composed of wood.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
I. The Federal y1•ay_Comprehensive Plan and zoning designation for the subject property is Community Business
(BC). Pursuant to FedErral Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.220.040, daycare facilities are a permitted use in BC
zoning districts.
2. The proposed improvements are not exempt from Use Process review as they do not meet criteria set forth in
FWRC 19.15.020, "Exceptions."
3. Process I "Director's Decision" is the appropriate Master Land Use application as the improvements are to a
development site, and they do not exceed thresholds set forth in FWRC 19.15.030(1).
4. The proposed improvements are exempt from State Environmental Policy Act review as the scope of work
meets categorical exemption WAC 197-11-800(3), "Repair, Remodeling, and Maintenance Activity."
5. The proposed improvements do not meet Process I purpose criteria set forth in FWRC 19.55.020; specifically
health, safety, and welfare standards. The existing building is a Type V multiple story building. The city
adopted building code does not allow daycare facilities within this type of building for safety and welfare of the
child occupants.
APPEALS
The effective date of this decision is July 30, 2012. Pursuant to FWRC 19.55.050, the applicant and 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 August 13, 2012. Any appeal must be in the form of a letter delivered to the
department with the established fee. The notice of appeal must contain items listed in FWRC 19.55.050(2).
CLOSING
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Associate Planner Matthew Herrera at 253-835-
2638, or matt.herrera@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen
Planning Manager
for Patrick Doherty, Director
c: Matthew Herrera, Associate Planner
Scott Sproul, Plans Examiner
Chris Ingham, South King Fire & Rescue
File #12-103225-00-UP
Doc. LD. 61716
Description of the project
sunshine Da care
The last half of the twentieth century saw a dramatic rise in the numbers of
women with young children who worked outside of the home. In 2010, 55 percent of
mothers with infants were in the labor force. In 2011, 64 percent of mothers with
children under the age of six, and 78 percent of mothers with children ages six to
seventeen were in the labor force. These developments led to an increased demand for
childcare providers by parents while they are at work. In 2011, 61 percent of all children
participated in some sort of nonparent care. As children grow older, the likelihood they
will receive care from someone other than a parent increases. This is the reason why
we planning to open up daycare in Federal way WA. Day care refers to the care
provided for infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and school -aged children in a center -
based facility. Our daycare teachers educate, nurture and supervise young children
from birth to 5 years of age in a daycare center. Daycare teachers create and oversee
educational activities and curriculum within the daycare classroom and usually report to
a supervisor or manager. Daycare teachers provide a safe learning environment for
young children when their parents are at work or unable to care for them. Daycare
teachers also supervise older children in before- and after -school educational programs
when parents are away. RECEIVED
JUL 12 2012
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE TRANSMITTAL
DATE: June 17, 2012
TO: Ann Dower, Development Services
Rick Perez, Traffic
Scott Sproul, Assistant Building Official
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Utility District
Chris Ingham, South King Fire & Rescue
FROM:
FOR DRC MTG. ON.
FILE NUMBER(s):
RELATED FILE NOS.:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT ADDRESS:
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Matt Herrera - Planning
No Meeting. Please email comments by Wed July 25
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SUNSHINE DAYCARE
27905 PACIFIC HWY S
PROJECT DESCRIPTION. Proposal to open a daycare center in a previously occupied retail space. No
changes to existing building as part of this Process I review. Future TI
improvements under separate permit. Site plan changes are shown in pencil
showing proposed parking and playground area.
LAND USE PERMITS:
PROJECT CONTACT:
Process I Director's Approval
JAE BUMIN
3021 PACIFIC HWY E
MATERIALS SUBMITTED: Site plan mark-up with existing building elevations
REceivEr,
MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION
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Project Name
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Process III (Project Approval)
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