17-102254CITY OF
t Federal Way
February 22, 2018
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Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
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Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Jeff Oldright Emailed: Jef Qdaffodi lstorage..com
Woodmont Storage, LLC
601 Valley Avenue NE
Puyallup, WA 98372
RE: Files 17-102254-00-SE; SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
Woodmont Storage, 27824 & 27818 Pacific Hwy S. (Parcel Ws 720480-0164 &-0166), Federal Way
Dear Mr. Oldright:
The city has reviewed the environmental checklist resubmitted on February 19, 2018 reflecting project
design changes, for the Woodmont Self -Storage Facility. It has been determined that the proposal will not
have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. As a result, an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) is not required to comply with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). A copy of the
Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) is enclosed.
The Optional DNS Process was used to review this proposal. The 14-day comment period required by the
SEPA rules ran concurrently with the public comment period associated with the notice of land use
application, which began on June 16, 2017, and ended July 1, 2017. The city received no comment letters
regarding the combined Notice of Application and Optional DNS. Pursuant to Washington Administrative
Code (WAC) 197-11-355, a second comment period is not required upon issuance of the DNS.
The enclosed DNS was issued on February 22, 2018. The city will provide a copy of the signed DNS to
the Department of Ecology, state and local agencies with jurisdiction, Puyallup and Muckleshoot tribes,
and anyone requesting a copy. All final determinations may be appealed within 21 days following the
issuance of the DNS. No licenses, permits, or approvals will be issued until completion of the appeal
period, which ends March 13, 2018.
Our decision not to require an EIS does not mean that the license, permit, or approval you are seeking
from the city has been granted. Approval or denial of the proposal will be made by the appropriate
administrative or legislative body vested with that authority.
After a final decision has been made on your proposal (i.e., after a permit has been issued), you may, but
are not required to, publish a Notice of Action as set forth in RCW 43.21 C.075. The Notice of Action sets
forth a time period after which no legal challenges regarding the proposal's compliance with SEPA can be
made. A copy of the Notice of Action form and copies of RCW 43.21C.080 and WAC 197-11-680
providing instructions for giving this notice are available from the Department of Community
Development.
After a final decision has been made on your proposal (i.e., after a permit has been issued), you may, but
are not required to, publish a Notice of Action as set forth in RCW 43.21 C.075. The Notice of Action sets
forth a time period after which no legal challenges regarding the proposal's compliance with SEPA can be
Mr. Oldright
February 22, 2018
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made. A copy of the Notice of Action form and copies of RCW 43.21C.080 and WAC 197-11-680
providing instructions for giving this notice are available from the Department of Community
Development.
The city is not responsible for publishing the Notice of Action. However, the city is responsible for giving a
notice (to parties of record) stating the date for commencing a judicial appeal (including the SEPA portion
of that appeal) if your proposal is one for which the city's action on it has a specified time period within
which any court appeals must be made.
Questions regarding the environmental review component should be directed to me at leila.willoughby-
oakes@cityoffederalway.com, or 253-835-2644.
Sincerely,
Leila Willoughby -Oakes
Associate Planner
enc: Final Signed DNS
c: Ann Dower, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer
Erik Preston, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Lindsey Sperry, Crime Prevention Analyst (emailed)
Kyle Mauren, EIT, Contour Engineer, emailed: Kvle.mauren t, t,,.cnntyurengineyringllc.eom
Alan C. Keimig, The Keimig Associates, Emailed: ACKeimig a nisn.com
17-102254-00-SE Doc. I. D. 77110
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Woodmont Self -Storage
File No: 17-102254-00-SE
Proposed Action: Proposal for construction of two three-story self -storage buildings and an office
comprised of 108,000 sq. ft. on 2.6 acres with associated site improvements. The site contains a Type-F
stream and a 100-ft. stream buffer along the eastern property line.
Proponent: Jeff Oldright, Managing Director, Woodmont Storage LLC
Location: 27824 Pacific Highway South
Parcel #'s 720480-0164 and 720480-0166
Lead Agency: Community Development Department, City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Leila Willoughby -Oakes — Associate Planner, 253-835-2644 or
leila.willoughby-oakes@cityoffederalwLiy.com
The lead agency for this proposal has determined 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, the
Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, other municipal policies, plans, rules and regulations designated as a
basis for exercise of substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW
43.31 C.110. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued after using the optional DNSprocess in WAC 197-I1-355. No written comments were
received in response to the combined Notice of Application and Optional DNS 14-day commentperiod
ending on July 1, 2017. There is no further comment period on the DNS.
This determination may be appealed to the Federal Way City Clerk (address below), no later than 5:06
p.m. on March 13, 2018, by filing a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination
and associated fee. The appeal letter should identify specific factual objections.
Responsible Official: Brian Davis
Title: Director of Community Development, City of Federal Way
Address: 33325 8"' Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-835-2652
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Date Issued: Februa 22 2018 Signature:
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CfiY OF FEDERAL WAY
COMMUNM DEVELOPMENT
SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of Checklist
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance,
minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an
environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for Applicants
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please
answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult
with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable " or
"does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown.
You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate
answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision -
making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of
time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your
proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to
explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be
significant adverse impact.
Instructions for Lead Agencies
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate
the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The
checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an
adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible
for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of Checklist for Nonproject Proposals
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable
parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please
completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property
or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead
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agency may exclude (for non -projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements —that do not
contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
A. BACKGROUND
l . Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Woodmont Storage LLC
2. Name of applicant:
Woodmont Storage LLC
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Jeff Oldright, 601 Valley Ave NE, Ste A, Puyallup WA 98372
253-564-2121
4. Date checklist prepared:
March 10, 2017, Amended Feb 19, 2018
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Federal Way
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Late 2018; West building first followed by East building
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with
this proposal? If yes, explain.
None
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly
related to this proposal.
A Critical Area Studies to determine if there are any wetlands and stream classifications.
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9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly
affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
None known.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
• Process III Land Use Application
■ Boundary Lot Line Adjustment (Lot Line Elimination
• Community Design Guidelines
■ Tree & Vegetation Retention/Replacement Plan
■ Construction NPDES Permit from the Department of Ecology
• Commercial Building Permit / Concurrency application demolition permit
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain
aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may
modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.)
Construct two three-story buildings, semi -heated, self -storage and rental
office facilities and underground storm storage. Construction will include full
site development, landscaping, utilities, fire line, Storm water pond and
parking.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of
your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a
proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal
description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should
submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans
submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
27824 Pacific Highway South. A portion of the NW 1/4 of section 33, township
22 north, range 4 east, W.M., City of Federal Way, Washington.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site:
(circle one): Flat railing, illy, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
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c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you
know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term
commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.
Soil type, as mapped by USDA, is Alderwood gravelly sandy loam type AgC
for the entire site. Categorized as "prime farmland if irrigated" by USDA. No
soils are planned to be removed from the site.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
None known.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any
filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
It is anticipated that the total cut and fill quantities will be approximately 7,000
cubic yards of material. Approximately 6,500 cubic yards of material will
need to be excavated, screened, and recompacted onsite to remove organics
from existing non-native fill material. No work will take place on single family
lot zoned IRS 7.2.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
With any clearing and grading actions there is always the potential for
erosion. The implementation of applicable erosion control l3MPs will limit the
potential for erosion.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction
(for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 73% of the site will be more impervious surface
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
A Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Plan per City of Federal Way
standards will be in -place until on -site construction operations have
concluded and the site is fully stabilized. A current copy of the Construction
SWPPP will be on -site at all times.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation,
and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.
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Normal amounts of emissions will result from the operations of
equipment during construction. Best management practices will be
continually employed to minimize dust and emissions. Construction
activity and equipment operation will be required to comply with
applicable air quality standards. No increase air emissions will
result from the completed project.
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Vigilance and continual monitoring and employment of Best
Management Practices will be employed to control emissions and
impacts to the air.
3. Water
a. Surface Water:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round
and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names.
If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
A type F Stream has been identified by the City of Federal Way at the
eastern most edge of the property with a 100ft stream buffer.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If
yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Yes, a small portion of building #2, 4 parking spaces, and fire truck turn-
around are located within the 200 of the described waters.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface
water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill
material.
No fill or dredge materials are proposed to be placed or removed from
any identified surface water or wetland.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,
purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
No water will be withdrawn.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
The proposal does not lie within a 100-year floodplain.
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6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the
type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
There will be no discharges of waste materials to surface waters.
b. Ground Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a
general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the
well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities if known.
No ground water will be withdrawn. No water will be discharged to groundwater.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources,
if any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals... ;
agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number
of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are
expected to serve.
The project does not create any waste materials other than what is
discharged directly into the sanitary sewer system.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any
(include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters?
If so, describe.
Storm water runoff from all proposed hard surfaces (roofs and
pavements) will be collected and tight lined to an underground detention
system to reduce the peak flows from the project site. Prior to discharge,
storm water will be treated to meet current federal way water quality
standards. After treatment, storm water will be dispersed to the major
stream identified onsite to maintain the existing drainage patterns of the
project site.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
With the correct BMPs in place, there is minimal potential for waste from
equipment storage and use, eroding soil, or other wastes generated
during construction activities to enter either ground or surface waters.
However, common pollutants from parked vehicles may collect on
impervious surfaces and be washed into the storm drainage system.
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Common pesticides and nutrients from landscaping areas may also enter
the storm drainage system.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so,
describe.
No.
d.Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern
impacts, if any:
All required storm water will be collected and treated as necessary to
provide for a clean approved release. Storm water quality mitigation
efforts have been designed using the appropriate BMP's (Stromfilter,TM
catch basins) for water quality treatment. Temporary BMP's during
construction may include silt fences and other BMP's may be employed.
4. Plants
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
V deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
V evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
shrubs
), grass
pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
The site will be landscaped as required to meet regulations using native
plant materials to the greatest extent possible.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on
the site, if any:
The site will be appropriately landscaped with native materials to the
greatest extent possible and per requested regulations. The site will be
17.9% or 17,910 S.F. landscaped as required by FWRC.
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e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Observed invasives: Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus), English ivy (Hedera helix),
English holly (Ilex aquifolium), and English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus).
5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be
on or near the site. Examples include:
birds:erol eag songbird Jother:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The native plans selected for landscaping the site will
provide enhanced habitats and provide opportunities for
shelter and forging.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
Rats.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed
project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
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The project will use electrical energy for office equipment, lighting and
convenience outlets and power. Natural gas will be used for water heating
and space heating, including gas heat in the storage areas.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
No.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other
proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
The facilities are designed to meet the Washington State Energy Code.
Fixtures used will be selected for their conservation capabilities.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire
and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so,
describe.
No.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
None known.
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and
design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located
within the project area and in the vicinity.
None known.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the
project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
No toxic or hazardous chemicals are to be used during construction.
Storage of toxic or hazardous chemical are not allowed on site or in the
buildings.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
The emergency services required will be those normal throughout the
community needed for response of police, fire, and EMT
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
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The building is fully alarmed, sprinkled, and equipped with devices to
monitor and report hazards that might occur. The operations policies
will prepare for any event allowing a quick response as the needs arise.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
Traffic will create normal transportation noise but not be a significant
impact to the function of the facility.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short
term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what
hours noise would come from the site.
Temporary increase in noise from construction equipment will raise
noise levels during construction. The completed project will not affect
noise levels, since traffic volumes will not be increased as a result of
this project. There will not be a long-term increase in noise resulting
from this project beyond the normal urban business activity in core area.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Other than the required perimeter landscaping being provided, no noise
reductions are being considered.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses
on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The site's current use vacant land. A portion of the north lot is
inadvertently being used by the truck rental/repair business. They will
need to remove vehicles from the premises as this use is not permitted
their or has not received prior land use approvals.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How
much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other
uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres
in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use?
No.
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1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land
normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of
pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
There is an overhead billboard sign and deck structure.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
No
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
BC
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Community Business
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
None.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
The City has classified a portion of the property to contain critical areas and associated wetland and
stream buffers designated as a Category II and Type F stream. No off -site wetland.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
There will be no one residing in the completed project. The business
would employ two staff.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
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None needed.
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and
plans, if any:
Architecturally, the building will comply with the City's Community Design
Guidelines. Functionally, the storage will bring a much needed use to the
surrounding high density residences.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of
long-term commercial significance, if any:
A 100' buffer from the stream sand 5ft building setback will be
maintained during the life of the project.
9. Housing
Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low income housing.
No housing units are required nor provided.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high-, middle-,
or low-income housing.
No units will be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None will be required.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal
exterior building material(s) proposed?
The proposed structure has a peak height of 30'. The principal exterior is a
combination of horizontal and vertical metal siding, storefront/curtain wall
along Pacific Highway, with a CMU wainscot to protect the building from
vehicular damage.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views would be altered or obstructed by the project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
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Building modulation as required by the Community Design Guidelines and strategically
designed Type 1 landscaping will help to regulate any impacts from the proposal to the
neighboring properties.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
LED wallpaks will be used for proporty security after dusk until dawn.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No.
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None known.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
LED wall packs will be shielded and photocell controlled so that
unnecessary lighting will not occur. A site plan with foot-candle design
will be submitted to the City for review.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Shopping opportunities and the Woodmont Library (KCLS) are located to
the north, Redondo and Sacajawea Parks are to the west and south, while
Glenn Nelson Park is to the northeast.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to
be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None are required.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
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[iry o� 33325 811 Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Federal Way 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609 www.cityo&deralway.coin
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old
listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically
describe.
No.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This
may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of
cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to
identify such resources.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or
near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology
and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
None required.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to
resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
None required.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The site is accessed from the west by Pacific Highway South (Washington
State Route 99, SR 99).
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
The project site is along a public transit route (King County Metro A -Line).
Northbound, there is a bus stop 0.2 miles to the north. Southbound along
99 is a bus top located 0.1 miles to the also to the north. (Pacific Hwy S.)
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed projector non -project proposal have?
How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
Ten (10) new parking spaces including an accessible parking space
will be created. None will be eliminated.
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CITY OF
Federal Way
Department of Community Development
33325 8" Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609 www.cityalTederalway, com
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private).
None.
e. Will the projector proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed projector proposal?
If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume
would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or
transportation models were used to make these estimates?
15 vehicles trips per PM peak hour are projected, less than 1%
commercial trucks. Institute of Transportation Engineer's publication
Trip Generation, Ninth Edition and Institute of Transportation
Engineers, Parking Generation 4th edition publication with
independent trip generation studies were used to generate the
calculations.
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and
forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None required.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police
protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
Fire protection services as well as police protection is required.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Sprinkler fire suppression will be designed throughout both building, a
monitored fire alarm, an enclosed security fence around the property and
security cameras will be installed as part of the project.
16. Utilities
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Federal Way
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
refuse
Department of Community Developmei
33325 8t' Avenue Sou
Federal Way, WA 98003-63.
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609 www.cityot'tcdcrnlway.co
sanitary sewel, septic system,
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the
general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
Electricity - PSE Sanitary Sewer - Lakehaven Water + Sewer District
Natural Gas - PSE Storm Sewer - City of Federal Way
Water - Lakehaven Water + Sewer District
Refuge/Recy - Waste Management
Telephone - Centurylink
Cable — Comcast
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:
Name of Signee: ��01644 4�
Position and Agency/Organization: Aypl i'(,141
Date Submitted: 2 128 / 18
D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the
elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the
types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster
rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or
release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
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CITY OF
Federal Way
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
Department of Community Developmel
33325 Bch Avenue Sou
Federal Way, WA 98003-63;
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609 www.citvof'ledcaxal%va,
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or
eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers,
threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime
farmlands?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or
encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are:
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CITY OF
Federal Way
Department of Community Developmel
33325 81h Avenue Sou
Federal Way, WA 98003-63,
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609 www.cityot'fedcra1%vgv.cn
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities?
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for
the protection of the environment.
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CITY OF
Federal Way
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
253-835-7000; Fax 253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalway.com
DECLARATION OF DISTRIBUTION
I,xx r 1. hereby declare, under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of
Washington, that a:
❑ Notice of Land Use Application/Action
❑ Notice of Determination of Significance
(DS) and Scoping Notice
D9 Notice of Environmental Determination
of Nonsignificance (SEPA, DNS)
❑ Notice of Mitigated Environmental
Determination of Nonsignificance (SEPA,
MDNS)
❑ Notice of,Land Use Application &
Optional DNS/MDNS
❑ FWRC Interpretation
❑ Other
was (K mailep ❑ faxed
2018.
Project Name
❑ Land Use Decision Letter
❑ Notice of Public Hearing before the
Hearing Examiner
❑ Notice of Planning Commission Public
Hearing
❑ Notice of LUTC/CC Public Hearing
❑ Notice of Application for Shoreline
Management Permit
❑ Shoreline Management Permit
❑ Adoption of Existing Environmental
Document
X-e-mailed and/or ❑ posted to or at each of the attached addresses on
File Number(s) j 7 - / 00 S�I
Signature
Date ark ) -aQ/
K:\CD Administration Files\Declaration of Distribution.doc/Last printed 1/4/2018 12:02:00 PM
CITY OF =
Federal Way
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Woodmont Self -Storage
File No: 17-102254-00-SE
Proposed Action: Proposal for construction of two three-story self -storage buildings and an office
comprised of 108,000 sq. ft. on 2.6 acres with associated site improvements. The site contains a Type-F
stream and a 100-ft. stream buffer along the eastern property line.
Proponent: Jeff Oldright, Managing Director, Woodmont Storage LLC
Location: 27824 Pacific Highway South
Parcel #'s 720480-0164 and 720480-0166
Lead Agency: Community Development Department, City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Leila Willoughby -Oakes — Associate Planner, 253-835-2644 or
lei la.wiIlotighby-oakes@oilyoffederalwU.com
The lead agency for this proposal has determined 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, the
Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, other municipal policies, plans, rules and regulations designated as a
basis for exercise of substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW
43.31 C.110. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-I1-355. No written comments were
received in response to the combined Notice of Application and Optional DNS 14-day comment period
ending on July 1, 2017. There is no further comment period on the DNS.
This determination may be appealed to the Federal Way City Clerk (address below), no later than 5:00
p.m. on March 13, 2018, by filing a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination
and associated fee. The appeal letter should identify specific factual objections.
Responsible Official: Brian Davis
Title: Director of Community Development, City of Federal Way
Address: 33325 8"' Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-835-2652
L.
Date Issued: February 22, 2018 Signature: 41vv_
Doc ID 77111
17-102254-00-SE
Tamara Fix
From:
Tamara Fix
Sent:
Thursday, February 22, 2018 11:36 AM
To:
'suzanne.I.anderson@usace.army. mil'; 'separegister@ecy.wa.gov'; 'planning@kentwa.gov',
'ram in.pazooki@wsdot.wa.gov'; 'gretchen.kaehler@dahp.wa.gov'; eharris@psrc.org;
'wfwoctap@fws.gov'; 'reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov'; 'sepadesk@dfw.wa.gov'; 'Fisher,
Larry D (DFW)'; hqcustomerservice@wsdot.wa.gov; 'info@psp.wa.gov';
'brandon.reynon@puyalluptribe.com'; karen.walter@muckleshoot.nsn.us;
darrell.rodgers@kingcounty.gov; 'sampace@concentric. net'; epa-seattle@epa.gov;
'laura.murphy@muckleshoot.nsn.us'; harold.taniguchi@kingcounty.gov;
'neil.fujii@kingcounty.gov'; 'perry.weinberg@soundtransit.org'; 'pdaigle@highlinewater.org';
'custom erservice@wd111.com'; david.korthals@kingcounty.gov;
dlewarch@suquamish.nsn.us; 'info@edc-seaking.org'; 'gary.kriedt@kingcounty.gov';
info@earthcorps.org; assessor. info@kingcounty.gov; editor@federalwaymirror.com;
'jwojciec@fwps.org'; dlathrop@desmoineswa.gov; 'holly.williamson@pb.com';
'katy.gibbs@ecy.wa.gov'; ksnyder@auburnwa.gov; 'davidn@ci.normandy-park.wa.us';
stimm@cityofmilton.net; 'jason.tesdal@centurylink.com'; 'kent.hale@soundtransit.org';
'basbury@lakehaven.org'; eric.clarke@kcwd54.org;'sloan.dawson@soundtransit.org';
mike.bulzomi@soundtransit.org
Subject:
Woodmont Self -Storage DNS
Attachments:
20180222113326. pdf
Attached is a DNS for the above -mentioned project. Please contact Associate Planner Leila Willoughby -Oakes with any
questions.
MEMORANDUM
CITY of
Federal 1!'I aY
SUBJECT: DNS DISTRIBUTIOIpOODNoN7 STORAGE
17-102254-00-SE)
27824 PACIFIC HNY & 0166
SUZANNE ANDERSON US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVCE
US ARMY CORPSIENGINEERS 510 DESMOND DR SE #102
ATTN REGULATORY BRANCH LACEY WA 98503
PO BOX 3755 wfwoctap�sI I1V
SEATTLE WA 98124
so anne.l.an Berson usace.arm .mil
DEPT OF ECOLOGY
SEPA UNIT
PO BOX 47703
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7703
se are iater eC .wa. av
CITY OF KENT
ECON & COMMUNITY DEV
400 W GOWE ST STE 300
KENT WA 98032
plannin kentwa. ov
RAMIN PAZOOKI
WSDOT SOUTH KING COUNTY
PO BOX 330310
SEATTLE WA 98133-9710
ramin. azooki wsdoLwa. ov
DEPT OF ARCHAEOLOGY &
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PO BOX 48343
OLYMPIA WA 98504-8343
retchen.kaehier dah .wa. ov
PSRC
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPT
1011 WESTERN AVE #500
SEATTLE WA 98104-1040
eharris src_or
REVIEW TEAM
WA DEPT OF COMMERCE
GROWTH MGT SERVICES
PO BOX 42525
OLYMPIA WA 98504-2525
reviewleam Commerce.wa. 0v
DEPT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
p0 BOX 43200
OLYMPIAWA 98504-3155
se adesk dfw.wa. ov
LARRY FISHER (freshwater)
WDFW AREA HABITAT BIOLOGIST
1775 12T" AVE NW STE 201
ISSAQUAH WA 98027
Tarr .fisher dfuyr.wa. 0v
WA ST DEPT TRANSPORTATION
PO BOX 47300
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7300
h customerserv1 ee wsdot.wa. ov
PUGET SOUND PARTNERSHIP
210 11T" AVE SW STE 401
OLYMPIA WA 98504-0900
info s .wa. ov
BRANDON REYNON
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPT
3009 E PORTLAND AVE
TACOMA WA 98404
t3randon.re non u ailu ldbe.com
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
FISHERIES DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWER
39015 172ND AVE SE
AUBURN WA 98092
karen.wa Iterc5m uckleshoot. nsn. us
DARRELL RODGERS
PUBLIC HEALTH SEATTLE/KING
401 FIFTH AVE STE 1100
SEATTLE WA 98104
darrell.rodgersC7a kingcountyvgov
SAM PACE
SEA/KING CO ASSOC/REALTORS
29839 154T" AVE SE
KENT WA 98042-4557
samoace@concentric. net
EPA
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SEC
1200 6TH AVE MD-126
SEATTLE WA 98101
epa-seattle(Me pa.gov
KRISTI KYLE
PSE REGIONAL STRUCTURE
PO BOX 97034
BELLEVUE WA 98009-9734
LAURA MURPHY
TRIBAL ARCHAEOLOGIST
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
39015 172ND AVE SE
AUBURN WA 98092
laura.murphy(o)muckleshoot.nsn.us
KING CO TRANSPORTATION
201 S JACKSON ST KSC-TR-0815
SEATTLE WA 98104
harold.tan iguchi[a7kingcount ..gov
SOLID WASTE DIV
KING CO DEPT OF NATURAL RES
201 S JACKSON ST STE 701
SEATTLE WA 98104-3855
neil.fuiii(a)kingcounty.gov
PERRY WEINBERG
SOUND TRANSIT
401 S JACKSON ST
SEATTLE WA 98104-2826
perry.wein derg@a7soundtransit.ora
POLLY DAIGLE
HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT
23828 30T" AVE S
KENT WA 98032
pdaigie(.-ili igli[inewater.org
SOUTH KING COUNTY
REGIONAL WATER ASSOCIATION
27224 144T" AVE SE
KENT WA 98042
customerservicePwd 111. com
DAVID KORTHALS
METRO TRANSIT
201 S JACKSON ST KSC-TR-0413
SEATTLE WA 98104-3856
david.korthals(a kingcounty gov
DENNIS LEWARCH
THP OFFICE
SUQUAMISH TRIBE
18490 SUQUAMISH WAY
SUQUAMISH WA 98392
dlewarch@suguamish nsn.us
ECON DEV COUNCIL OF
SEATTLE & KING COUNTY
1301 5T" AVE STE 1500
SEATTLE WA 98101
info@edc-seaking.org
GARY KRIEDT
KING COUNTY TRANSIT DIV
ENV PLANNING MS KSC-TR-0431
201 S JACKSON ST
SEATTLE WA 98104-3856
garV.kriedt@kinqcounty.gov
EARTHCORPS
FRIENDS OF THE HYLEBOS
6310 NE 74T" ST STE 201 E
SEATTLE, WA 98115
info _,earthcorgs.orq
KC DEPT OF ASSESSMENTS
500 4T" AVE RM 700
#ADM-AS-0708
SEATTLE WA 98104
assessor. info@kingcounty -go
FEDERAL WAY MIRROR
31919 1 ST AVE S STE 101
FEDERAL WAY WA 98003
e d itorafede ra lw ay m i rro r. cam
BRIAN ASBURY
LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DIST
PO BOX 4249
FEDERAL WAY WA 98063
basbury(a7 iakehaven,yg
JENNIFER WOJCIECHOWSKI
FWPS
33330 8T" AVE S
FEDERAL WAY WA 98003
jwoiciecgfwps.orq
CITY OF AUBURN
25 W MAIN ST
AUBURN WA 98001
ksnyder(d,)a u burnwa.-qov
CITY OF DES MOINES CITY OF NORMANDY PARK
21630 11T" AVE S 801 SW 174T" ST
DES MOINES WA 98198 NORMANDY PARK WA 98166
dlath ropp_desmoineswa.goy davidn@ci.normandy-park.wa.us
SUE TIMM WATER DISTRICT #54
CITY OF MILTON 922 S 219TH ST
1000 LAUREL ST DES MOINES WA 98198-6392
MILTON WA 98354 eric.clarke@kcwd54.orr
stimm(cD,cityofmilton.net
HOLLY WILLIAMSON JASON TESDAL
OLYMPIC PIPELINE CO CENTURY LINK COMMUNICATIONS SLOAN DAWSON
2319 LIND AVE SW 23315 66T" AVE S SOUND TRANSIT
RENTON WA 98055 KENT WA 98032 Sloan. Dawson soundtransit. or
fZolly.vdilliamson(cbo.cym lasan.tesdal(c�centurylink.com
KATY GIBBS [Underground tanks]
DEPT OF ECOLOGY
HAZARDOUS WASTE & KENT HALE MIKE BULZOMI
TOXICS REDUCTION PROGRAM SOUND TRANSIT SOUND TRANSIT
3190 160t" AVE SE kent.hale4soundtransit.org mike. bulzomi agsoundtransit.org
BELLEVUE WA 98008-5452
Katy. q ibbs ec .wa. ov <
OSP ENGINEERING WA/OR/N. ID LAND USE SVC KCDDES
AT&T CABLE MAINTENANCE 35030 SE DOUGLAS ST # 210
11241 WILLOWS RD NE ST
130 SNOQUALMIE, WA 98065-9266
REDMOND WA 98052-1009
SEPA CHECKLIST TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
JOHN MULKEY
STREETS DIVISION
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
STREETS DIVISION
John. Mulke cit offederalwa .com
DEPT OF ECOLOGY
SEPA UNIT
PO BOX 47703
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7703
separe _ iicLsterp_ecy.wa.gov
DEPT OF ARCHAEOLOGY &
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PO BOX 48343
OLYMPIA WA 98504-8343
g retchen. kaehler(d-).da hp.wa. g oy
GARY KRIEDT
KING COUNTY TRANSIT DIV
ENV PLANNING MS KSC-TR-0431
201 S JACKSON ST
SEATTLE WA 98104-3856
gary.kriedtP_king_countv.gov
ATTN SEPA REVIEW
PUGET SOUND CLEAN AIR
AGENCY
1904 3RD AVE STE 105
SEATTLE WA 98101-3317
sepa(cD-psgleanair.org
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPT
3009 E PORTLAND AVE
TACOMA WA 98404
WA ST DEPT TRANSPORTATION
PO BOX 47300
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7300
hg cu stom erservice(cx7wsdot. wa . g ov
DAVID KORTHALS,
SOUTH DISTRICT PLANNER
METRO TRANSIT
201 S JACKSON ST
KSC-TR-0324
SEATTLE WA 98104-3856
plansreview@kinqcounty.gov
PIERCE TRANSIT
tvaslet@piercetransit.org
piercetransit.org
PUGET SOUND DEPT OF SOCIAL & HEALTH S\
PARTNERSHIP LANDS AND BUILDING DIVISIO
210 11T" AVE SW STE 401 PO BOX 45848
OLYMPIA WA 98504-0900 OLYMPIA, WA 98504
info(cD-psp.wa.gov hubenbi@dshs.wa.gov
REVIEW TEAM
WA DEPT OF COMMERCE
GROWTH MGT SERVICES
PO BOX 42525
OLYMPIA WA 98504-2525
reviewteam commerce.wa. ov
JAMEY TAYLOR
DNR SEPA CENTER
PO BOX 47015
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7015
sepacenter@d nr. wa.gov
PSRC
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
DEPT
1011 WESTERN AVE #500
SEATTLE WA 98104-1040
eharris src.or
TRIBAL ARCHAEOLOGIST
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
39015 172ND AVE SE
AUBURN WA 98092
KELLY COOPER
DEPT OF HEALTH
ENVIRON HEALTH DIV
PO BOX 47820
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7820
kelly.cooper@doh.wa.gov
BRIAN ASBURY
LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DIST
PO BOX 4249
FEDERAL WAY WA 98063
bas bury(a-)_lakeh aven. org
Dale Myers
NWRO Toxics Cleanup Program,
Dept. of Ecology
3190 160th Ave SE
Bellevue WA 98008
damy461@eqy.wa.gov
SOLID WASTE DIV
KING CO DEPT OF NATURAL R
201 S JACKSON ST STE 701
SEATTLE WA 98104-3855
kevin.kiernan kin count . ov
KRISTI KYLE
PSE REGIONAL STRUCTURE
PO BOX 97034
BELLEVUE WA 98009-9734
kristina.kyle@pse.com
MIKE BULZOMI
SOUND TRANSIT
REAL PROPERTY GROUP
mike.hulzorni@soundtransit.org
KC DEPT OF ASSESSMENTS
500 4T" AVE RM 700
#ADM-AS-0708
SEATTLE WA 98104
assessor_ i nfo@k ingcou ntv. qov
KEVIN LECLAIR
DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PERMITTING & REVIEW
35030 SE DOUGLAS ST, #210
SNOQUALMIE, WA 98065
JERRY STEELE
COMCAST CABLE COMM
4020 AUBURN WAY N
AUBURN WA 98002-1315
CITY OF KENT
ECON & COMMUNITY DEV
400 W GOWE ST STE 300
KENT WA 98032
I?Iannin,q@kentwa.gov
ECON DEV COUNCIL OF
SEATTLE & KING COUNTY
13015 6T" AVE STE 1500
SEATTLE WA 98101
info _edc-seaking.org
ALGONA CITY HALL
402 WARDE ST
ALGONA WA 98001-8505
kenf@}aLgonawa.gov
LARRY FISHER
DEPT. OF FISHERIES &
WILDLIFE
1775 12" AVE NEW STE 201
ISSAQUAH WA 98027
Larry. Fisher dfw.wa. ov
JASON TESDAL
CENTURY LINK
23315 66T" AVE S
KENT WA 98032
0ason.tesdal -_centu V ink.com
DENNIS LEWARCH
THP OFFICE
SUQUAMISH TRIBE
18490 SUQUAMISH WAY
SUQUAMISH WA 98392
dlewarch@suguamish.nsn.us
Jeff Oldright
Woodmont Storage LLC
601 Valley Ave NE, Ste A
Puyallup WA 98372
February 28, 2018
To Whom It May Concern:
RE: Response Letter
Enclosed in this resubmittal you will find:
1. FOUR COPIES OF THIS LETTER
RESUBMITTED
MAR 01 2018
CITY tt�� DEVE oPMENT
FOUR COPIES OF EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
Elevations have been updated to incorporate staff comments as outlined in the Technical Review
Letter dated February 23, 2018.
3. FOUR COPIES OF LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS
Landscape drawings have been revised to incorporate required comments.
4. THREE COPIES OF SEPA CHECKLIST
The following revisions have been made:
a. Question A.6: Timing Change
b. Question A.10: Added Approvals
c. Question A.11: Verbiage Change & Added Storm Water Pond and Parking
d. Question B.IA: Switched to Rolling
e. Question B.IE: Verbiage Change & cut/fill adjustment.
f. Question B.1G: Verbiage Change
g. Question B.3A.1: Clarified Type-F stream and showing 100' stream buffer.
h. Question B.8A: Clarified that encroached area is not permitted nor has not received prior land
use approvals.
i. Question B.8H: Stream clarification.
j. Question B.8L: Verbiage Change
k. Question B.8M: Added 5' Building Setback
I. Question B.14B: Added Metro A -Line and Pacific Highway clarification.
m. Question B.16B: Added additional utilities.
S. TWO COPIES OF DESIGN NARRATIVE
Design narrative has been updated to more clearly show how the project meets design requirements.
Technical review comments have been interwoven in the document as noted to aid in staff review.
6. ONE COPY OF MATERIALS PAGE
A smaller version of this page is also located on pages A3.0 and A3.1.
7. TWO COPIES OF TRAFFIC TURNING RADIUS
As previously discussed we will install one (1) Safe City camera on the NW light pole.
Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email at
Jeff(c)dafFodistorag:exom or direct at (253) 564-2121 x111.
Sincerely,
Jeff k"—ldright
Applicant
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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHEC IST
Purpose of Checklist
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization
or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental
impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for Applicants
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please
answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with
an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable " or "does not
apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also
attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these
questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision -making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of
time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal
or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your
answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant
adverse impact.
Instructions for Lead Agencies
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the
existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The
checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an
adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible
for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of Checklist for Nonproject Proposals
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable
parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please
completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or
site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead
agency may exclude (for non -projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements —that do not contribute
meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. RECEIVED
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A. BACKGROUND
Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Woodmont Storage LLC
2. Name of applicant:
The Keimig Associates
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Alan C. Keimig, Architect
253-939-3232
4. Date checklist prepared:
March 10, 2017
5. Agency requesting checklist:
City of Federal Way
D.,Nartment of Community Development
33325 8`h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609
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6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
7: West building first followed by East building
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with
this proposal? If yes, explain.
None
List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
A Critical Area Studies to determine if there are any wetlands and stream classifications.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly
affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
None known.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
- Process III Land Use Application
- Boundary Lot Line Adjustment (Lot Line Elimination)
- Community Design Guidelines
- Tree & Vegetation Retention/Replacement Plan
onstruction NPDE,$ Per it from the Department of Ecology
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33325 8"' Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
CITY OF . \�� 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
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11. Give brief, complet(escription of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site. Theveral questions later inthis checklist that ask you to describe certain
aspects of your proou do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may
modify this form toadditional specific information on project description.}
Construct twstory, semi -heated, self -storage and rental office facilities and
underground storm storage. Consctn will inclde full site development, landscaping,
utilities,_aPA-f re lineprecise location of
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the p
your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if
ode a If
a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Pro
legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you
should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed
plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
27824 Pacific Highway South. A portion of the NW 1/4 of section 33, township 22 north, range
4 east, W.M., City of Federal Way, Washington.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth `}
a. General description of the site: 1
(circle one �Ilin
hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
20% grade
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If
you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of
long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.
Soil type, as mapped by USDA, is Alderwood gravelly sandy loam type AgC for the entire site.
Categorized as "prime farmland if irrigated" by USDA. No soils are planned to be removed
from the site.
history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
d. Are there surface indications or
None known.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any
filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of 1. od d
cu ib yards of material. Approximately 6, cubic
it is anticipated that the total cut and fill quantities will be approximately
yards of material will need to be excavated, screened, and recompacted onsite to remove organics from
exi io gnon-native fEll material.
a arem FU G1l t
�{ Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
,�C �r �,N,�. k ,ri any clearing and grading actions there is always the potential for erosion. e
plementation of applicable erosion control BMps will limit the potential for erosion.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction
(for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 73% of the site will be impervio s,
h. Proposed measures to reduce or con ol� erosion, or of
pacts to the earth, if any.
A Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Plan per City of Federal Way standards will
be in -place until ❑n-site construction operations have concluded and the site is fully stabilized.
2. Air A current copy of the Construction SWPPP will be on -site at all times.
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation,
and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.
Normal amounts of emissions will result from the operations of equipment during construction
Best management practices will be continually employed to minimize dust and emissions.
Construction activity and equipment operation will be required to comply with applicable
air quality standards. No increase air emissions will result from the completed project.
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Vigilance and continual monitoring and employment of Best Management Practices will be
employed to control emissions and impacts to the air.
3. Water
a. Surface Water:
1} Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and
seasonal streams, saltwater, Iakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If
app a riate, state what stream or river it flows into.
`p�-r A or Strew,has been identified by the City of F
the proper•ty�Jt'�" p� S 1 � ell a�yatt th eastern most edge of
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2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the cribed waters? If
yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Yes, a small portion of building *2, 4 parking spaces, and fire truck turn -around are
located within the 200 of the described waters.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water
or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
No fill or dredge materials are proposed to be placed or removed from any identified
surface water or wetland.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose,
and approximate quantities if known.
No water will be withdrawn.
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
The proposal does not lie within a 100-year floodplain.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the
type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
There will be no discharges of waste materials to surface waters.
b. Ground Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a
general description of the well, proposed uses and approximatequantities
withdrawn
ith�rdaapproximate
n from he well.
Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose,
quantities if known.
No ground water will be withdrawn. No water will be discharged to groundwater.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground
flowing chemfrom septic i tanks other sources,
f
any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial, g
etc.). Describe the general size of the Estem, the number of such systems, the number of of animals or humans the system(s) are expected tooserve.o
be served {if applicable}, or the numb
The project does not create any waste materials other than what is discharged directly
into the sanitary sewer system.
C. Water runoff (including stormwater):
d disposal, if any
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water flow Will this and method fwater flow o other waters? If
(include quantities, if known). Where will this
SD, describe. will be roilected and tightlined to an underground detention system to
5tormwater runoff from all standards -
proposed hard surfaces troofs and pavements}lay
reduce the peak flows from the prods elrsed prior
the mlajorst Barr► identified oinlsite to ma fain the ex sngf drda Wage Pawater
Bins of #hie project site.
After treatment, stormwater w'r!I be P 7 generally describe.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters. if so, g Yorage and
her
With the correct BMPs in place, there isctlivities to inimal otentiiter either grow d or surface watal for waste from equipment st Howe eusco nmon pollutants tfrom
wastes generated d ccil construction a
parked vehicles may collect on impervious asurfaces lso storm dra�nageinto tsystemstorm drainage system. Common pesticides
and nutrients from landscaping are Ylso enter
erwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe.
3) Does the proposal after or oth
No.
d.Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern
impacts, if any: s necessary to provide for a clean
All required storm water will be collected and treated a
approved release. Storm water quality mitigation efforts have been designed using the
appropriate BMP's (Stromfilter,TM catch basins)r water quality treatment.
nctuf o s t Bence. s and other BMP's shay be employed.
Temporary eMP's during construction may
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4. Plants
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a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
V deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
!evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
Z-shrubs
)/ grass
_pasture
crop or grain
Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
The site will be landscaped as required to meet regulations using native plant materials to the
greatest extent possible.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on
the site, if any:
The site will be appropriately landscaped with native materials to the greatest extent possible and
per requested regulations. The site will be 17.9% or 17,910 S.F. landscaped as required by FWRC.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Observed invasives: Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus), English ivy (Hedera helix),
English holly (Ilex aquifolium), and English laurel (Prunus lauroce'rasus).
5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on
or near the site. Examples include:
birds: i, 77 k Iera agle ongbirds, tiler:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No.
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33325 Vk Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The native plans selected for landscaping the site will provide enhanced habitats and
provide opportunities for shelter and forging.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
Rats.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stave, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it NvilI be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
The project will use electrical energy for office equipment, lighting and convenience outlets and power
Natural gas will be used for water heating and space heating, including gas heat in the storage areas.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
No.
c. What kinds of energy conservation ures are
impacts, ncluded i any: plans of this proposal? List other
proposed measures to reducecontrol
The facilities are designed to meet the Washington State Energy Code. Fixtures used will be
selected for their conservation capabilities.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, riskf fire
nd
explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of thisproposal? If SO,
No.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
None known.
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and
design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located
within the project area and in the vicinity.
None known.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the
projecVs development or construction, or at any time during the operating fife of the project.
No toxic or hazrdo� yen � allowedto bsite or during in the buildings. tion. Storage of toxic or
hazardous chemical
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4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
The emergency services required will be those normal throughout the community needed for
response of police, fire, and EMT
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
The building is fully alarmed, sprinkled, and equipped with devices to monitor and report
hazards that might occur. The operations policies will prepare for any event allowing a quick
response as the needs arise.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
Traffic will create normal transportation noise but not be a significant impact to the function
of the facility.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-
term or a long -terra basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what
hours noise would come from the site.
Temporary increase in noise from construction equipment will raise noise levels during construction.
The completed project will not affect noise levels, since traffic volumes will not be increased as a result
of this project. There will not be a long-term increase in noise resulting from this project beyond the
normal urban business activity in core area.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Other than the required perimeter landcaping being provided, no noise reductions are
being considered.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The site's current use is a used car sales lot. A portion of the north lot is inadvertently being used
by the truck rental//reeppa_ir business, They ill need to reremove-tf tR vehicles from the premises
b. Has the project i e een Use` d as working farmla ds r wor ins for' ]and ~ r
describe. How much agricultural or forest land tp
of long-term commercial significance awill
be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not
been designated, how many acres in fannland or forest land tax status will be converted
to nonfarm or nonforest use?
No. �s„p
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land
normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of
pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
No.
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
There is an overhead billboard sign and deck structure.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Yes, the overhead billboard sign and deck structure.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
BC
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Community Business
horeline master program designation of the site?
g. If applicable, what is the current s
None.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
The City has classified a portion of th d ro aeCat gory lalin critical, st eamd associated
wetland and stream buffers designs �T
would reside or work in the complete.44
d
i. Approximately how many people w two st
There will be no one residing in the c
ompleted project. The business would employ
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None needed.
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
Architecturally, the building will comply with the City's Community Design Guidelines. nc ma y,
the storage will bring a much needed use to the surrounding high density residences.
in. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest ands f one term
commercial significance, if arty:
A 100' buffer from the stream will be maintained during the life of the project.
9. Housing
its would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low -
a. Approximately how many un
income housing.
No housing units are required nor provided.
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b. Approximately ]low many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high-, middle-, or
low-income housing.
No units will be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None will be required.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal
exterior building material(s) proposed?
The proposed structure has a peak height of 301. The principal exterior is a combination of horizontal
and vertical metal siding, storefront/curtain wall along Pacific Highway, with a CMU wainscot to prote&
the building from vehicular damage.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views would be altered or obstructeted by the project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Building modulation as required by the Community Design Guidelines and strategically designed TYpet
t• . landscaping will help to regulate any impacts from the proposal to the neighbori
11. Light and Glare ng properties.
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
LED wallpaks will be used for proporty security after dusk until dawn.
b. Could light or glare from the fmished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
No.
What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None known.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
LED wallpaks will be sheilded and photocell controlled so that unnecessary lighting will not occur.
A site plan with foot-candle design will be submitted to the City for review,
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Shopping opportunities and the Woodmont Library (KCLS) are located to the north, Redondo and
Sacajewea Parks are to the west and south, while Glenn Nelson Park is to the northeast.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No.
c, proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to
be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None are required.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed
in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe.
No.
istoric use or occupation?
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence .ee e Indian
ny maaterial evidence, artifacts, or areasof
may include human burials or old cemeteries'
ies conducted at the site to
cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional stud
identify such resources.
No.
c. Describe the methods used l assclud the
with tribes and the depantial impacts to cultural and rtment of archeology
oric resources on or
near the project site. Examples to
and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
None required.
d. proposed measures to avoid, minimizes above and any Penn r compensate for
its that may be required. rbance to
resources. Please include plans for the
None required.
14. Transportation
a Identify public streets and highways serving the a� q� Site planffected geographic
,i � yhic area and describe
proposed access to the existing street system'
The site is accesed from the west by Pacific Highway South (Washington State Route 99, SR 99).
public transit? If so, generally describe. If
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by p � /� � '_" �l ✓�_
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stto,
The project site is along a public tran
sit route rtt ound here is a bus stop 0.2 mile
to the north. Southbound along 99 is a bus top located 0.1 les to the also to the north.
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c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non -project proposal have?
How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
Ten (10) new parking spaces including an accessible parking space will be created.
None will be eliminated.
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or
state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether
public or private).
None.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity If so, generally describe. of) water, rail, or air transportation?
No.
f How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed projector proposal? If
known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be
trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were
used to make these estimates? 15 vehicles trips per PM peak hour are projected, less than 1 % commercial trucks.
institute of Transportation Engineer's publication Trip Generation, Ninth Edition and Institute of Transportation
Engineers, Parking Generation 4th edition publication with independent trip generation studies were used to
generate the calculations.
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest
products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
No.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None required.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police
Protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
Fire protection services as well as police protection is required.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Sprinkler fire supression will be designed throughout both building, a monitored fire alarm, an
16. Utilities enclsoed security fence around the property and security cameras will be installed as part of the projec
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
e ectrici J
natural gas water, efuse servic,
other
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Federal Way 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
www.ciLyoffederalway.com
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the
general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
Electricity - PSE Sanitary Sewer - Gity ef FedefePNay L a-�F- �
Natural Gas - PSE f Storm Sewer - City of Federal Way
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Water - Lakehaven WO' Telephone - Centurylink
Refuge/Recy -Waste Management <jCable - Comcast
C. SIGNATURE h 0 .
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:
Name of Signee: OE71l_ P.
Position and Agency/Organization: `P�� M►���E�r���Zss ipS
Date Submitted: .15;7-1 Cam--Z-v
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CITY of `
Federal Way
_ _ Dn,�r�rt��nt of Con3mu�aixy._�e_v_elopm_e�t
33325 81h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
w%t1v.citvo1T'ederal ,vay.cam
D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the
elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the
types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster
rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage,
or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated
(or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic
rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime
farmlands?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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CITY OF FILL
Federal Way
NOTICE OF MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION &
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Project Name: Woodmont Self -Storage
Project Description: Proposed construction of approximately 130,000 sq. ft. self -storage facility with two, three-story
buildings on 2.57 acres beside Barkley Ridge Apartments. The applicant requests a 90-ft +/- stream buffer intrusion with
buffer enhancement for a dispersion trench.
Applicant/Owner: Jeff Oldright, Woodmont Storage, 253-564-2121 ext. I I I
Project Location: 27824 & 27818 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way
Parcels #720480-0164 & 720480-0166
Date of Application: May 16, 2017
Date Determined Complete: June 8, 2017
Date of Notice of Application: June 16, 2017
Public Comments Due: July 1, 2017
Vicinity Map
Environmental Review: Based upon review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the
City, it is likely that the City of Federal Way will determine that the project will not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment and expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for this project. The optional
DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental
impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the review
process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an environmental impact statement (EIS) is
prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request.
Requested Decision and Other Permits Included with this Application: The applicant requests a Use Process III
decision including a stream buffer intrusion (File #17-102253-UP) issued by the Community Development Director pursuant
to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Chapter 19.65 and FWRC 19.145.330. Additional permits and/or approvals in
conjunction with the Use Process III decision include a critical area peer review (File #17-102320-AD) pursuant to FWRC
19.145.080, threshold determination pursuant to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Rules WAC 197-11 (File #17-
102254-SE), and Transportation Concurrency Review (File #17-102276-00-CN).
Environmental Documents: Environmental Checklist, Geotechnical Engineering Report, Technical Information Report,
Traffic Impact Assessment, Critical Areas Report/Buffer Enhancement Plan.
Development Regulations to Be Used for Project Mitigation: FWRC Title 14, "Environmental Policy"; Title 16,
"Surface Water Management"; and Title 19, "Zoning and Development Code."
Consistency with Applicable. City Plans and Regulations: The project will be reviewed for consistency with all
applicable codes and regulations including the Federal Way Revised Code, 2016 King County Surface Water Design Manual
as amended by the City of Federal Way, and the Public Works Department Development Standards.
Public Comment & Appeals: The official project file is available for public review at the Community Development
Department (address below). Any person may submit written comments on the Use Process III application to the Director of
Community Development by July 1, 2017. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of
the proposal. Only the applicant, persons who submit written documents to the director, or persons who specifically request a
copy of the original decision may appeal the director's decision.
Availability of File and Environmental Documents: The official project file and referenced environmental documents are
available for public review during normal business hours at the Community Development Department, 33325 8a' Avenue
South, 2 d Floor, Federal Way, WA 98003
Staff Contact: Associate Planner Leila Willoughby -Oakes, 253-835-2644, leila.willou h6 -oakes cocit offederalwa .com
Printed in the Federal Way Mirror June 16, 2017.
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Federal Way
August 8, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Technical Meeting Agenda
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AGENDA
Project Name: Woodmont LLC Storage Facility
City Hall
Nyberg Room
Proposal: The applicant proposes a — 120,000- 130, 000 sq. ft. three-story two building self -storage facility on
two parcels zoned BC. The subject property contains a Type F stream on 2.59 acres. Self- storage
is a permitted use in the SC zone. Proposal undergoing a 3`d party critical areas review by the city's
biologist, Landau.
Address: 27818 & 27824 Pacific Hwy. S. Federal Way
File Nos: 17-102253-00-UP/ 17-102254-00-SE/17-102320-00-AD
F—i0:00 Introductions
10:05
10:20
Development Services Division Requirements
• KCSWM
• Outstanding Issues- Upstream Analysis
■ Discussion
All
Ann/Cole
All
Critical Areas
• Critical Areas Ordinance (FWRC 19.145)
• Buffer Intrusion Criteria (FWRC 19.145.330 & 19.65 Process III) Leila/Doc
■ Off -site wetlands - Barkley Ridge Apartments Process IV/ Submittal Req's All
10:30 Permitting Options
1 • Discussion
Next Steps and Action Items
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
33325 81h Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
CITY OF 253-835-7000; Fax 253-835-2609
Federal Way
www.citvoffederalw-ov.com
DECLARATION OF DISTRIBUTION
1, i hereby declare, under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of
Washington, that a:
❑ Notice of Land Use Application/Action
❑ Notice of Determination of Significar-e
(DS) and Scoping Notice
❑ Notice of Environmental Determination
of Nonsignificance (SEPA, DNS)
❑ Notice of Mitigated Environmental
Determination of Nonsignificance (SEPA,
MDNS)
Notice of Land Use Application,,& ��h
Optional DNS/MDNS * SV W ��, s't
❑ FWRC Interpretation
❑ Other
was 0 mailed 11 faxed
)52017.
Project Name
File Number(s)
❑ Land Use Decision Letter
❑ Notice of Public Hearing before the
Hearing Examiner
❑ Notice of Planning Commission Public
Hearing
❑ Notice of LUTC/CC Public Hearing
❑ Notice of Application for Shoreline
Management Permit
❑ Shoreline Management Permit
❑ Adoption of Existing Environmental
Document
Me -mailed and/or ❑ posted to or at each of the attached addresses on
'iv R'-�5
- � Signature -Is -� �r�D 1
K:\CD Administration Files\Declaration of Distribution.doc/Last printed 1 /12/2017 10:33:00 AM
Tamara Fix
From: Tamara Fix
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 2:54 PM
To: John Mulkey; 'separegister@ecy.wa.gov'; 'info@psp.wa.gov'; hubenbj@dshs.wa.gov;
'gretchen.kaehler@dahp.wa.gov'; 'reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov';
'basbury@lakehaven.org'; 'gary.kriedt@kingcounty.gov'; 'sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov';
damy461@ecy.wa.gov; 'sepa@pscleanair.org'; eharris@psrc.org;
'kevin.kiernan@kingcounty.gov'; 'brandon.reynon@puyalluptribe.com';
'laura.murphy@muckleshoot.nsn.us'; 'kristina.kyle@pse.com';
hgcustomerservice@wsdot.wa.gov; kelly.cooper@doh.wa.gov;
'perry.weinberg@soundtransit.org'; assessor.info@kingcounty.gov; 'info@edc-
seaking.org'; 'jason.tesdal@centurylink.com'; harold.taniguchi@kingcounty.gov;
'customerservice@wdlll.com'; 'tvaslet@piercetransit.org';
karen.walter@muckleshoot.nsn.us; plansreview@kingcounty.gov; 'Fisher, Larry D (DFW)';
'holly.williamson@pb.com'; dlewarch@suquamish.nsn.us; dlathrop@desmoineswa.gov;
info@earthcorps.org; 'planning@kentwa.gov'; 'mike.bulzomi@soundtransit.org'
Subject: Woodmont Self -Storage
Attachments: 20170614145601.pdf
Attached is an NOA & Opt DNS, along with an annotated SEPA checklist for the above -mentioned project. Please
contact the Associate Planner, Leila Willoughby -Oakes, for any questions or comments.
Tamara Fix
Administrative Assistant
Federal Way
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone:253/835-2602 Fax: 253/835-2609
www.citypffederalway.com
SEPA CHECKLIST TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
WOODMONT STORAGE (fka DAFFODIL) 27824 PACIFIC HWY S., FEDERAL WAY (17-102254-SE)
JOHN MULKEY
PAC HWY PHASE V Project Manager
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
STREETS DIVISION
John. Mulkey@..cityoffederalway.com
DEPT OF ECOLOGY
SEPA UNIT
PO BOX 47703
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7703
separegister@ecy.wa.aou
DEPT OF ARCHAEOLOGY &
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PO BOX 48343
OLYMPIA WA 98504-8343
gretchen kaehler@dahp.wa.aov
GARY KRIEDT
KING COUNTY TRANSIT DIV
ENV PLANNING MS KSC-TR-0431
201 S JACKSON ST
SEATTLE WA 98104-3856
gary.kriedt@kjngcounty.gov
ATTN SEPA REVIEW
PUGET SOUND CLEAN AIR
AGENCY
1904 3RD AVE STE 105
SEATTLE WA 98101-3317
sepa@pscleanair.org
BRANDON REYNON
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPT
3009 E PORTLAND AVE
TACOMA WA 98404
brandon.re non u allu tribe.com
WA ST DEPT TRANSPORTATION
PO BOX 47300
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7300
hgcustomerservice wsdot.wa.goy
PUGET SOUND DEPT OF SOCIAL & HEALTF
PARTNERSHIP LANDS AND BUILDING DIVI
210 11T" AVE SW STE 401 PO BOX 45848
OLYMPIA WA 98504-0900 OLYMPIA, WA 98504
info(d,)psp.wa.aov hubenbi@dshs-wa.gov
REVIEW TEAM BRIAN ASBURY
WA DEPT OF COMMERCE LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DIST
GROWTH MGT SERVICES PO BOX 4249
PO BOX 42525 FEDERAL WAY WA 98063
OLYMPIA WA 98504-2525 basbury6a lakehaven.org
reviewteam@cor-nmerce.wa.gov
JAMEY TAYLOR Dale Myers
DNR SEPA CENTER NWRO Toxics Cleanup Progr
PO BOX 47015 Department of Ecology
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7015 3190 160th Ave SE, Bellevue
sepacenter(c-dnr.wa.gov 98008 damy461 @ecy.wa.go�
PSRC SOLID WASTE DIV
GROWTH MANAGEMENT KING CO DEPT OF NATURP
DEPT 201 S JACKSON ST STE 70
1011 WESTERN AVE #500 SEATTLE WA 98104-3855
SEATTLE WA 98104-1040 kevin.kiernan[_kingq y'�
count o
eharris@psrc.org
LAURA MURPHY
TRIBAL ARCHAEOLOGIST KRISTI KYLE
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE PSE REGIONAL STRUCTUI
39015 172ND AVE SE PO BOX 97034
AUBURN WA 98092 BELLEVUE WA 98009-9734
laura.mur h muckleshoot.ns kristina. .com
n.us
KELLY COOPER PERRY WEINBERG
DEPT OF HEALTH SOUND TRANSIT
ENVIRON HEALTH DIV 401 S JACKSON ST
PO BOX 47820 SEATTLE WA 98104-2826
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7820
perry_weinberg
kelly.cooper - doh.wa.gov Crrsoundtransit
KC DEPT OF ASSESSMENTS
500 4T" AVE RM 700
#ADM-AS-0708
SEATTLE WA 98104
assesso r. infoQkingco unto. gov
LAND US SVC KCDDES
35030 SE DOUGLAS ST, #210
\ SNOQUALMIE, WA 98065 i
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JERRY STEELE
COMCAST CABLE COMM
4020 AUBURN WAY N
AUBURN WA 98002-1315
ECON DEV COUNCIL OF
SEATTLE & KING COUNTY
13015 6T" AVE STE 1500
SEATTLE WA 98101
info@edc-seaking.org
JASON TESDAL
CENTURY LINK COMMUNIC
23315 66T" AVE S
KENT WA 98032
iason-tesda[ centurylink.corr
KING CO TRANSPORTATION SOUTH KING COUNTY
201 S JACKSON ST KSC-TR- REGIONAL WATER ASSOCI
0815 27224 144T" AVE SE
SEATTLE WA 98104 KENT WA 98042
harold.tani_ uchsi - kingcounty.gov customerservice(a-)wd111.con
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN tvaslet iercetrarisit.or 1
TRIBE PIERCE TRANSIT
FISHERIES DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEWER
39015 172ND AVE SE
AUBURN WA 98092
kareii.walterCa--)muckleshoot.nsn
DAVID KORTHALS, SD PLANNER LARRY FISHER
METRO TRANSIT DEPT. OF FISHERIES &
201 S JACKSON ST KSC-TR-0324 WILDLIFE
SEATTLE WA 98104-3856 1775 12 AVE NEW STE 201
plansreview@kin__ county. ov ISSAQUAH WA 98027
Larry. Fisher _.dfw.wa.gov
HOLLY WILLIAMSON ra
OLYMPIC PIPELINE CO
2319 LIND AVE SW
RENTON WA 98055
hollymill��(ED_bp.com
LARR FISH R (fresh�a-t )
WDFW RMABITAT BIOLOGIST
1775 12" VE NW STE 201
ISSAQUAH W,� 98027
larry.fis4r(u.dfw.wa.gov
EARTHCORPS
FRIENDS OF THE HYLEBOS
6310 NE 74T" ST STE 201 E
SEATTLE, WA 98115
info a(7.earthoorps.org
DENNIS LEWARCH
THP OFFICE
SUQUAMISH TRIBE
18490 SUQUAMISH WAY
SUQUAMISH WA 98392
dlewarch[a suquamish. nsn.us
CITY OF DES MOINES
21630 11T" AVE S
DES MOINES WA 98198
d lathro p(r�desm of neswa.gov
CITY OF KENT
ECON & COMMUNITY DEV
400 W GOWE ST STE 300
KENT WA 98032
1Laa nn i nq (a7 kentwa.g ov
MIKE BULZOMI
SOUND TRANSIT
mike. bulzomi soundtransit.or
BRIAN ATkBURY
LAKEHA U ITY D T
PO BOX 42
FEDERAL WA 98 3
CITY of
Federal Way
NOTICE OF MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION &
OPTIONAL DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Project Name: Woodmont Self -Storage
Project Description: Proposed construction of approximately 130,000 sq. ft. self -storage facility with two, three-story
buildings on 2.57 acres beside Barkley Ridge Apartments. The applicant requests a 90-ft +/- stream buffer intrusion with
buffer enhancement for a dispersion trench.
Applicant/Owner: Jeff Oldright, Woodmont Storage, 253-564-2121 ext. I I I
Project Location: 27824 & 27818 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way
Parcels #720480-0164 & 720480-0166
Date of Application: May 16, 2017
Date Determined Complete: June 8, 2017
Date of Notice of Application: June 16, 2017
Public Comments Due: July 1, 2017
Vicinity Map
Environmental Review: Based upon review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the
City, it is likely that the City of Federal Way will determine that the project will not have a probable significant adverse
impact on the environment and expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for this project. The optional
DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental
impacts of the proposed project. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the review
process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an environmental impact statement (EIS) is
prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request.
Requested Decision and Other Permits Included with this Application: The applicant requests a Use Process III
decision including a stream buffer intrusion (File #17-102253-UP) issued by the Community Development Director pursuant
to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Chapter 19.65 and FWRC 19.145.330. Additional permits and/or approvals in
conjunction with the Use Process III decision include a critical area peer review (File #17-102320-AD) pursuant to FWRC
19.145.080, threshold determination pursuant to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Rules WAC 197-11 (File #17-
102254-SE), and Transportation Concurrency Review (File #17-102276-00-CN).
Environmental Documents: Environmental Checklist, Geotechnical Engineering Report, Technical Information Report,
Traffic Impact Assessment, Critical Areas Report/Buffer Enhancement Plan.
Development Regulations to Be Used for Project Mitigation: FWRC Title 14, "Environmental Policy"; Title 16,
"Surface Water. Management"; and Title 19, "Zoning and Development Code."
Consistency with Applicable City Plans and Regulations: The project will be reviewed for consistency with all
applicable codes and regulations including the Federal Way Revised Code, 2016 King County Surface Water Design Manual
as amended by the City of Federal Way, and the Public Works Department Development Standards.
Public Comment & Appeals: The official project file is available for public review at the Community Development
Department (address below). Any person may submit written comments on the Use Process III application to the Director of
Community Development by July 1, 2017. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of
the proposal. Only the applicant, persons who submit written documents to the director, or persons who specifically request a
copy of the original decision may appeal the director's decision.
Availability of File and Environmental Documents: The official project file and referenced environmental documents are
available for public review during normal business hours at the Community Development Department, 33325 8t' Avenue
South, 2"a Floor, Federal Way, WA 98003
Staff Contact: Associate Planner Leila Willoughby -Oakes, 253-835-2644, leila.willou hb -oakes Cycit o#federalway. com
Printed in the Federal Way Mirror June 16, 2017.
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. .`�— ,,' 44-r Oepartment of Community-Developmertt --
CITY OF y 1 3332Avenue South
Federal Way,, WA 98003-6325
Federal Wa / 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
J www.cityaffederal way.com
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SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of Checklist
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization
or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental
impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for Applicants
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please
answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with
an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable " or "does not
apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also
attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these
questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision -making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of
time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal
or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your
answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant
adverse impact.
Instructions for Lead Agencies
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the
existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The
checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an
adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible
for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of Checklist for Nonproject Proposals
For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable
parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please
completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or
site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead
agency may exclude (for non -projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements —that do not contribute
meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
RECEIVED
MAY 16 2017
CITY OF FEI7 WAY
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CITY OF '
Federal Way
A. BACKGROUND
Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Woodmont Storage LLC
2. Name of applicant:
The Keimig Associates
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person:
Alan C. Keimig, Architect
253-939-3232
4. Date checklist prepared:
March 10, 2017
Agency requesting checklist:
City of Federal Way
Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
Dep L mept o�C�rrisnunity D�L+el�p ent
3332Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609
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Construction, Summer 2017: West building first followed by East building
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with
this proposal? If yes, explain.
None
List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
A Critical Area Studies to determine if there are any wetlands and stream classifications.
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly
affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
None known.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
- Process III Land Use Application
- Boundary Lot Line Adjustment (Lot Line Elimination)
- Community Design Guidelines
- Tree & Vegetation Retention/Replacement Plan
- Construction NPDES Permit from the Department of Ecology
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CITY OF
Federal Way
Department of Community Development
33325 81h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
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11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain
aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may
modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.)
Construct two three-story, semi -heated, self -storage and rental office facilities and
underground storm storage. Construction will include full site development, landscaping,
utilities, and fire line.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of
your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If
a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a
legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you
should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed
plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
27824 Pacific Highway South. A portion of the NW 1/4 of section 33, township 22 north, range
4 east, W.M., City of Federal Way, Washington.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site:
(circle one : Flat, [ling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
20% grade
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If
you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of
long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils.
Soil type, as mapped by USDA, is Alderwood gravelly sandy loam type AgC for the entire site.
Categorized as "prime farmland if irrigated" by USDA. No soils are planned to be removed
from the site.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
None known.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any
filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
It is anticipated that the total cut and fill quantities will be approximately 10,000 cubic yards of material. Approximately 6,500 cubic
yards of material will need to be excavated, screened, and recompacted onsite to remove organics from existing non-native fill material.
An adjacent property to the north (parcel# 720480-0165) will be utilized to stockpile material during construction and as a fill site if needed.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
With any clearing and grading actions there is always the potential for erosion. The
implementation of applicable erosion control BMPs will limit the potential for erosion.
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g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction
(for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Approximately 73% of the site will be impervious.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any:
A Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Plan per City of Federal Way standards will
be in -place until on -site construction operations have concluded and the site is fully stabilized.
2. Air A current copy of the Construction SWPPP will be on -site at all times.
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation,
and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate
quantities if known.
Normal amounts of emissions will result from the operations of equipment during construction
Best management practices will be continually employed to minimize dust and emissions.
Construction activity and equipment operation will be required to comply with applicable
air quality standards. No increase air emissions will result from the completed project.
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally
describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Vigilance and continual monitoring and employment of Best Management Practices will be
employed to control emissions and impacts to the air.
3. Water
a. Surface Water:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and
seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If
appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
A Major Stream has been identified by the City of Federal Way at the eastern most edge of
the property.
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If
yes, please describe and attach available plans.
Yes, a small portion of building #2, 4 parking spaces, and fire truck turn -around are
located within the 200 of the described waters.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water
or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
No fill or dredge materials are proposed to be placed or removed from any identified
surface water or wetland.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose,
and approximate quantities if known.
No water will be withdrawn.
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan.
The proposal does not lie within a 100-year floodplain.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the
type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
There will be no discharges of waste materials to surface waters.
b. Ground Water:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a
general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well.
Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate
quantities if known.
No ground water will be withdrawn. No water will be discharged to groundwater.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if
any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals... ; agricultural;
etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to
be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
The project does not create any waste materials other than what is discharged directly
into the sanitary sewer system.
c. Water runoff (including stormwater):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any
(include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If
so, describe.
Stormwater runoff from all proposed hard surfaces (roofs and pavements) will be collected and tightlined to an underground detention system to
reduce the peak flows from the project site. Prior to discharge, stormwater will be treated to meet current federal way water quality standards.
After treatment, stormwater will be dispersed to the major stream identified onsite to maintain the existing drainage patterns of the project site.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
With the correct BMPs in place, there is minimal potential for waste from equipment storage and use, eroding soil, or other
wastes generated during construction activities to enter either ground or surface waters. However, common pollutants from
parked vehicles may collect on impervious surfaces and be washed into the storm drainage system. Common pesticides
and nutrients from landscaping areas may also enter the storm drainage system.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe.
No.
d.Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern
impacts, if any:
All required storm water will be collected and treated as necessary to provide for a clean
approved release. Storm water quality mitigation efforts have been designed using the
appropriate BMP's (Stromfilter,TM catch basins) for water quality treatment.
Temporary BMP's during construction may include silt fences and other BMP's may be employed.
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4. Plants
a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other
d evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
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Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other
water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
.other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
The site will be landscaped as required to meet regulations using native plant materials to the
greatest extent possible.
c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on
the site, if any:
The site will be appropriately landscaped with native materials to the greatest extent possible and
per requested regulations. The site will be 17.9% or 17,910 S.F. landscaped as required by FWRC.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
Observed invasives: Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus), English ivy (Hedera helix),
English holly (Ilex aquifolium), and English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus).
5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on
or near the site. Examples include:
birds iris i, icrnn agle ongbirds, then:
mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known.
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c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
No.
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d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The native plans selected for landscaping the site will provide enhanced habitats and
provide opportunities for shelter and forging.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
Rats.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the
completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
The project will use electrical energy for office equipment, lighting and convenience outlets and power
Natural gas will be used for water heating and space heating, including gas heat in the storage areas.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe.
No.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other
proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
The facilities are designed to meet the Washington State Energy Code. Fixtures used will be
selected for their conservation capabilities.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and
explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
No.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
None known.
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and
design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located
within the project area and in the vicinity.
None known.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the
project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
No toxic or hazrdous chemicals are to be used during construction. Storage of toxic or
hazardous chemical are not allowed on site or in the buildings.
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4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
The emergency services required will be those normal throughout the community needed for
response of police, fire, and EMT
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
The building is fully alarmed, sprinkled, and equipped with devices to monitor and report
hazards that might occur. The operations policies will prepare for any event allowing a quick
response as the needs arise.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
Traffic will create normal transportation noise but not be a significant impact to the function
of the facility.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-
term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what
hours noise would come from the site.
Temporary increase in noise from construction equipment will raise noise levels during construction.
The completed project will not affect noise levels, since traffic volumes will not be increased as a result
of this project. There will not be a long-term increase in noise resulting from this project beyond the
normal urban business activity in core area.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Other than the required perimeter landcaping being provided, no noise reductions are
being considered.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect
current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The site's current use is a used car sales lot. A portion of the north lot is inadvertently being used
by the truck rental/repair business. They will need to remove thier vehicles from the premises.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so,
describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will
be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not
been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted
to nonfarm or nonforest use?
No.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land
normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of
pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
No.
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
There is an overhead billboard sign and deck structure.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Yes, the overhead billboard sign and deck structure.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
BC
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Community Business
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
None.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
The City has classified a portion of the property to contain critical areas and associated
wetland and stream buffers designated as a Category II and major stream.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project?
There will be no one residing in the completed project. The business would employ two staff.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None needed.
1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land
uses and plans, if any:
Architecturally, the building will comply with the City's Community Design Guidelines. Functinally,
the storage will bring a much needed use to the surrounding high density residences.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any:
A 100' buffer from the stream will be maintained during the life of the project.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-
income housing.
No housing units are required nor provided.
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b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high-, middle-, or
low-income housing.
No units will be eliminated.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None will be required.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal
exterior building material(s) proposed?
The proposed structure has a peak height of 30'. The principal exterior is a combination of horizontal
and vertical metal siding, storefront/curtain wall along Pacific Highway, with a CMU wainscot to protei
the building from vehicular damage.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
No views would be altered or obstructeted by the project.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
Building modulation as required by the Community Design Guidelines and strategically designed Typ(
landscaping will help to regulate any impacts from the proposal to the neighboring properties.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
LED wallpaks will be used for proporty security after dusk until dawn.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views.9
No.
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None known.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
LED wallpaks will be sheilded and photocell controlled so that unnecessary lighting will not occur.
A site plan with foot-candle design will be submitted to the City for review.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Shopping opportunities and the Woodmont Library (KCLS) are located to the north, Redondo and
Sacajewea Parks are to the west and south, while Glenn Nelson Park is to the northeast.
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b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to
be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
None are required.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed
in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe.
No.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This
may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of
cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to
identify such resources.
No.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or
near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology
and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
None required.
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to
resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
None required.
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
The site is accesed from the west by Pacific Highway South (Washington State Route 99, SR 99).
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If
not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
The project site is along a public transit route. Northbound, there is a bus stop 0.2 miles
to the north. Southbound along 99 is a bus top located 0.1 miles to the also to the north.
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c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non -project proposal have?
How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
Ten (10) new parking spaces including an accessible parking space will be created.
None will be eliminated.
d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or
state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether
public or private).
None.
e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation?
If so, generally describe.
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f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If
known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be
trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were
used to make these estimates? 15 vehicles trips per PM peak hour are projected, less than 1 % commercial trucks.
Institute of Transportation Engineer's publication Trip Generation, Ninth Edition and Institute of Transportation
Engineers, Parking Generation 4th edition publication with independent trip generation studies were used to
generate the calculations.
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest
products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
No.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
None required.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police
protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
Fire protection services as well as police protection is required.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Sprinkler fire supression will be designed throughout both building, a monitored fire alarm, an
enclsoed security fence around the property and security cameras will be installed as part of the projec
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
lelectricit,4natural gas water, fuse servict
other
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b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the
general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
Electricity - PSE Sanitary Sewer - City of Federal Way
Natural Gas - PSE Storm Sewer - City of Federal Way
Water - Lakehaven UD Telephone - Centurylink
Refuge/Recy - Waste Management Cable - Comcast
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:
Name of Signee: ► 42 t— p . � = ti] i C —
Position and Agency/Organization: p �s,= t-A wElR, !ZF-?!!4fct 1 s ip r F5
Date Submitted: 5- 1L --2,01 -7
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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
(IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions)
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the
elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the
types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster
rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage,
or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise?
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life'?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are:
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are:
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated
(or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic
rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime
farmlands?
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are:
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WOODMONT STORAGE (fka DAFFODIL) 27824 PACIFIC HWY S., FEDERAL WAY (17-102254-SE)
JOHN MULKEY
PAC HWY PHASE V Project Manager
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
STREETS DIVISION
John. Mu I keySakityoffedera Tway. com
DEPT OF ECOLOGY
SEPA UNIT
PO BOX 47703
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7703
separegister _ecy_.wa.goov
DEPT OF ARCHAEOLOGY &
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PO BOX 48343
OLYMPIA WA 98504-8343
g retchen. kaehler@da h p.wa. gov
GARY KRIEDT
KING COUNTY TRANSIT DIV
ENV PLANNING MS KSC-TR-0431
201 S JACKSON ST
SEATTLE WA 98104-3856
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ATTN SEPA REVIEW
PUGET SOUND CLEAN AIR
AGENCY
1904 3RD AVE STE 105
SEATTLE WA 98101-3317
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BRANDON REYNON
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPT
3009 E PORTLAND AVE
TACOMA WA 98404
brandon.re non u allu tribe.com
WA ST DEPT TRANSPORTATION
PO BOX 47300
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7300
hq customerseryl ce@wsdot.wa. qoV
PUGET SOUND
PARTNERSHIP
210 11T" AVE SW STE 401
OLYMPIA WA 98504-0900
info .,psp.wa.gov
REVIEW TEAM
WA DEPT OF COMMERCE
GROWTH MGT SERVICES
PO BOX 42525
OLYMPIA WA 98504-2525
reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov
JAMEY TAYLOR
DNR SEPA CENTER
PO BOX 47015
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7015
se acenter dnr.wa. ov
PSRC
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
DEPT
1011 WESTERN AVE #500
SEATTLE WA 98104-1040
eharris@psrc.org
LAURA MURPHY
TRIBAL ARCHAEOLOGIST
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
39015 172ND AVE SE
AUBURN WA 98092
laura.murphy(dmuckleshoot.ns
n.us
KELLY COOPER
DEPT OF HEALTH
ENVIRON HEALTH DIV
PO BOX 47820
OLYMPIA WA 98504-7820
kelly.cooper@doh.wa.gov
DEPT OF SOCIAL & HEALTF
LANDS AND BUILDING DIV[
PO BOX 45848
OLYMPIA, WA 98504
h u benbj [a7dsh s.wa. gov
BRIAN ASBURY
LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DIST
PO BOX 4249
FEDERAL WAY WA 98063
basbu ry@la kehave n. ora
Dale Myers
NWRO Toxics Cleanup Progr
Department of Ecology
3190 160th Ave SE, Bellevue
98008 damy461 Aecy.wa.go�
SOLID WASTE DIV
KING CO DEPT OF NATURP
201 S JACKSON ST STE 70
SEATTLE WA 98104-3855
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KRISTI KYLE
PSE REGIONAL STRUCTUI
PO BOX 97034
BELLEVUE WA 98009-9734
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PERRY WEINBERG
SOUND TRANSIT
401 S JACKSON ST
SEATTLE WA 98104-2826
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KC DEPT OF ASSESSMENTS
500 4T" AVE RM 700
#ADM-AS-0708
SEATTLE WA 98104
assessor. info@kingcount .gov
ECON DEV COUNCIL OF
SEATTLE & KING COUNTY
13015 6T" AVE STE 1500
SEATTLE WA 98101
info a@edc-seaking.org
JASON TESDAL
CENTURY LINK COMMUNIC
23315 66T" AVE S
KENT WA 98032
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KING CO TRANSPORTATION SOUTH KING COUNTY
LAND US SVC KCDDES 201 S JACKSON ST KSC-TR- REGIONAL WATER ASSOCI
35030 SE DOUGLAS ST, #210 0815 27224 1 W AVE SE
SNOQUALMIE, WA 98065 SEATTLE WA 98104 KENT WA 98042
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN tvaslet(a)piercetransit.org
TRIBE PIERCE TRANSIT -
JERRY STEELE
COMCAST CABLE COMM
4020 AUBURN WAY N
AUBURN WA 98002-1315
FISHERIES DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEWER
39015 172ND AVE SE
AUBURN WA 98092
karen.walter@muckleshoot. nsn
DAVID KORTHALS, SD PLANNER LARRY FISHER
METRO TRANSIT DEPT. OF FISHERIES &
201 S JACKSON ST KSC-TR-0324 WILDLIFE
SEATTLE WA 98104-3856 1775 12 AVE NEW STE 201
ISSAQUAH WA 98027
plansreview@kingcounty.gov
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HOLLY WILLIAMSON
OLYMPIC PIPELINE CO
2319 LIND AVE SW
RENTON WA 98055
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DENNIS LEWARCH
THP OFFICE
SUQUAMISH TRIBE
18490 SUQUAMISH WAY
SUQUAMISH WA 98392
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LARRY FISHER (freshwater) CITY OF DES MOINES
WDFW AREA HABITAT BIOLOGIST 21630 11T" AVE S
1775 12 THAVE NW STE 201 DES MOINES WA 98198
ISSAQUAH WA 98027 dlathrop�a7desmoineswa.c�ov
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EARTHCORPS
FRIENDS OF THE HYLEBOS
6310 NE 74T" ST STE 201 E
SEATTLE, WA 98115
info@earthcorps.org
CITY OF KENT
ECON & COMMUNITY DEV
400 W GOWE ST STE 300
KENT WA 98032
plan ni ng @kentwa. gov
MIKE BULZOMI
SOUND TRANSIT
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BRIAN ASBURY
LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DIST
PO BOX 4249
FEDERAL WAY WA 98063
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- THE KEIMIG ASSOCIATES -
ARCH ITECTS-PLAN N ERS,
216 A STREET NW, AUBURN, WA 98001
(253) 939-3232, FAX (253) 735-1309
May 15, 2017
Woodmont Storage LLC
27824 Pacific Highway South
Federal Way, WA
RE: Design Narrative
The site consists of two separate parcels A and C, identified as tax parcels 7204800166 and 7204800164. The total
site is 2.59 acres. The site is currently undeveloped, but being utilized as a used car lot. No existing trees will be
retained on this site within the construction boundary. The total tree unit credits proposed will exceed the total tree
units required.
The project is to construct two, three-story self-service storage buildings. The building that fronts Pacific Highway
will house the facilities' ground floor leasing office and three stories of storage spaces while the second storage
building will be solely storage.
The building will be constructed with light gauge metal framing with a combination of charcoal grey and light grey
corrugated and Mini "V" metal siding panels over continuous insulated walls. The roofs will be metal backed
enamel finish corrugated panels. Both metal siding and roofing will be AEP SPAN. The strategically placed,
natural gray CMU split face block veneer on lower facade areas will assure the building's protection from vehicles.
Building fenestrations will consist of canary yellow roll -up steel doors and window curtain walls to add an element
of openness and visual quality at selected elevations of the three story fagade. Window frames will be anodized mill
finished aluminum with annulated insulated glass.
Perimeter security fencing will be black vinyl coated chain link and painted poles and rails in other locations,
complimented with decorative black iron in prominent areas. There will be acoustic swing gates for ingress and
egress provided with Knox -Boxes for emergency personnel. Landscaping will be designed by a registered
Washington State Landscape Architect to meet the intent and requirements of the Federal Way code. Site lighting
will be provided with building mounted fixtures along interior drive lanes. There are also two existing ROW street
lighting along the sidewalk at the northwest and southwest property corners. A screened garbage and recycling
enclosure is constructed as part of the building with CMU veneer, reflective of building materials is provided.
Additionally, an accessible path is provided from the public right-of-way to the storage leasing offices.
Pursuant to Chapter 19.115 Community Design Guidelines, the project is designed and detailed to enhance the
general appearance of the development while being mindful of the cost for the Owner's to efficiently operate the
facility and benefit the clients served and the community. The structures are designed with modulation and
material changes strategically placed to achieve the most appeal. Colors are selected to provide artistic contrast and
to provide a vibrant harmony throughout the project. The office/retail sales area is oriented toward the public right-
of-way with the display windows. The project is low in vehicular trip generation and adequate and limited
customer parking is located along the east face of the building.
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