17-102546CITY OF
�. Federal
August 1, 2017
Brian Ludwig
Innova Architects
950 Pacific Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98042
FILE
CITY HALL
Way 33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Emailed: bluclwi�—,Cu)innovaarchitects.com
Re: File #17-102546-00-PC, PREAPPLiCATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
Steve Davis Excavating & Espresso Stand,_803 348'h Street, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Ludwig:
Thank you for participating in the preapplication conference with the City of Federal Way's Development
Review Committee (DRC) held June 29, 2017. We hope that the information discussed at that meeting
was helpful in understanding the general requirements for your project as submitted.
This letter summarizes comments given to you at the meeting by the members of the DRC. The members
who reviewed your project and provided comments include staff from the City's Planning and BUlldina—
Divisions and Public Works Department, and representatives from Lakehaven Utility District and South
King Fire and Rescue. Some sections of the Fecleral Wav Revised Code (FWRC) and relevant information
handouts are enclosed N ith this letter. Please be advised, this letter clots not represent all applicable
codes. In preparing your formal application, please refer to the complete FWRC and other relevant codes
for a I I additional requirements that may apply to your project.
The key contact for your project is Leila Willoughby -Oakes, 253-835-2644, lei la.Willoughby-
Takes c cityo fed era lwa�•.coni For specific technical questions about your project, please contact the
appropriate DRC representative as listed below. Otherwise, any general questions about the
preapplication and permitting process can be referred to your key contact.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A proposed 1,950 sf office and shop building for an excavating company with a 450 sf espresso stand,
with associated site improvements. Two residential structures were demolished under prior land use
applications. The site contains critical areas.
MAJOR ISSU ES
Outlined below is a summary of the major issues of your project based on the plans and information
submitted for pre -application review. These issues can change due to modifications and revisions in the
plans. These major issues only represent comments that the DRC consider most significant to your project
and do not include the majority of the comments provided. The major issues section is only provided as a
means to highlight critical requirements or issues. Please be sure to read the entire department comments
made in the next section of this letter.
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Planning Division
■ Submit a wetland report prepared by a qualified professional. The proposal must be evaluated under the
new critical areas code, and reviewed by a third party at the applicant's expense.
■ Set back structures and improvements 5 ft. from the wetland buffer edge (FWRC 19.145.160); please
relocate your building.
■ The proposed use, a contractor's yard for storage of commercial equipment, vehicles, bulk building
materials (i.e. fill) and similar items is not permitted. The uses listed in the FWRC Use Zone Chart
19.240.020 'Warehouse — Distribution — Storage facilities — Truck stops — Automotive emissions testing
facilities' (enclosed) are not permitted on the subject property.
■ Submit a pennitting history with your land use application.
■ Pedestrian connections must be composed of separate paved routes using a variation in paved texture and
color; paint striping is riot permitted.
■ Obtain a change of use approval from the Community Development Director for the current use. What is
the current use?
Public Works Traffic Division
• Transportation Concurrency Management (FWRC 19.90) — Transportation concun-ency permit with
application fee of $1,620 is required for the proposed project.
■ Traffic Impact Fees (FWRC 19.91) — Traffic impact fees are required and will be assessed at a building
permit stage.
• Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135.040) — Construct street frontage improvements and dedicate
right-of-way (ROW) along the property frontage on S 348`�' Street.
• Access Management (FWRC 19.135.260) — The development shall meet access management standards.
Building Division
Retaining walls with a surcharge require separate building permits.
DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
Outlined below are the comments made by the representatives of each department present at the
preapplication conference. Each section should be read thoroughly. if you have questions, please contact
the representative listed for that section.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT —PLANNING .DIVISION (Leila Willoughby -Oakes, 253-835-2644,
1ciI�l.tivilloi: hbv-oalkesr]eitvt)fic(ltt•alway.eom).
Zoning —The site is zoned Commercial Enterprise (CE); there is no minimum lot size. The applicant
proposes a structure for an excavating company shop and office. Any activities related to a
contractor's yard for storage of commercial equipment, vehicles, bulk building materials (i.e. fill,
gravel etc.) and similar items are not a permitted use pursuant to FWRC 19.240.020. Similarly,
commercial vehicle facilities and service yards are not permissible as the subject property adjoins RS
35.0 zoning. Mr. Davis may not store construction or contractor materials or conduct vehicle
servicing on site. However, a stand-alone office use for the excavating company is permissible
(FWRC 19.240.080). Prior land use approvals permitted a car wash under city file no. 13-105656-00-
UP.
Meeting fo!/ow-up: Please see Code Compliance Officer comments below. The city's permitting
records indicate there are violations. The applicant did not obtain a change of use approval from the
Colllrl1LInity Development Department for the present use front a residential use. Aerial photos depict
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the storage of oversized vehicles, fill, and possible construction materials associated with Mr. Davis'
business. The site appears to be cleared.
2. Land Use Application — The proposed improvements require a Process lI Master Land Use
application. Process 11 is an administrative site plan and community design guideline review
conducted by city staff with a final decision issued by the Community Development Director. Process
I1 reviews are exempt from public noticing. Upon Use Process 11 (Site Plan Review) submission or
thereafter the applicant may apply for a commercial building permit and construction permits after
receiving the first round of review comments. If an applicant chooses to submit their building permits
during the land use review concurrently they do so at their own discretion.
Land Use Approval Duration — The applicant must substantially complete construction within five
years of the land use decision.
4. Environmental Revienv — The application is categorically exempt from the State Environmental Policy
Act per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 197-1 1-800 and does not exceed the flexible
thresholds under FWRC 19.14.15.030 (buildings larger than 12,000 square feet, parking for 40 or
more vehicles, and excavations up to 500 cubic yards).
Clearing. Grading, and Vegetation and Tree Retention — The proposal is subject to the provisions of
FWRC 19.120, "Clearing, Grading, and Vegetation and Tree Retention.''. The property is subject to
tree density requirements of FWRC 19.120.130(1); note that 20 tree -units per acre are required for CE
zoned sites. The subject property is approximately 0.57 acres (no survey submitted) and requires a
minimum of 12 tree units. Trees located within critical area buffers on site (but not within the wetland
itself) can be credited towards satisfying the tree units per acre requirement. No tree removal in a
wetland buffer or the wetland may occur during development. Tree unit credits are in table 2 of
FWRC 19.120.130(2). Tree density calculation must be depicted on the preliminary landscape
plan/clearing and grading plan, site plan and construction drawings.
6. Garbage/Recycling— Facilities for garbage and recycling are shown. FWRC 19.125.150 requires that
storage areas for garbage and recycling receptacles be required for all new commercial developments.
The formal application must note the specific size, design, location, and screening of garbage
receptacles as required by FWRC 19.125.150 and 19.125.040. Locations for the recycling and
garbage facilities, and any fencing or screening details, must be depicted on the formal site plan and
cannot be located in a required yard. See Public Works comments below for additional information.
7. Rockeries and Retaining Walls — On commercial projects retaining walls shall not exceed a maximum
height of six feet as measured from finished grade at the base of the wall to the top of the wall.
8. Critical Areas —
Rearllated Wetlands — The subject property is located within 225 ft. of a Category 1 wetland (West
Hylebos). Any development within 225 feet of a wetland is subject to Chapter 19.145,
"Environmentally Critical Areas." The applicant shall submit a critical areas report and shall apply
the updated critical areas code (i.e., new wetland rating and buffer widths/habitat scores apply).
The critical areas report shall include an evaluation and identification and characterization of all
wetlands and buffers on and within 225 ft, of the subject property (FWRC 19.145.410(2)(e)). Please
note the off -site wetlands (West Hylebos) are located on public lands. Please notify Steve Ikerd,
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Deputy Parks Director, at Steve. I kerd(_ccitvoffedmlway.com or 253-261-2702 when accessing the
West Hylebos property. The parcel to the south is also publicly accessible — the South Federal Way
Park and Ride.
Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas — The subject site is also located within a one-, five- and ten-year
wellhead protection zone as designated by Lakehaven Utility District. A Hazardous Materials
Inventory Statement (enclosed) must be submitted with the formal application. The Development
Review Committee (DRC) will then review the Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement and assess
all potential impacts to the city's groundwater resources to decide whether hazardous materials will
be used, stored, or disposed of in connection with the proposal.
9. Connnunity Design Guidelines — Projects subject to Process 11 review must comply with the
provisions of FWRC Chapter 19.115, "Community Design Guidelines." A written narrative submitted
with the fonnal Process Ii application must identify how the proposal complies with the applicable
design guidelines, as outlined and discussed below.
a. Building Fa4ade Modulation and Screeninb Options — Building facades shall incorporate a
combination of fapade treatment options as listed in FWRC 19.115.060(2) and (3)(b), to a
degree that is appropriate to the building size, scale, design, and site context and according to
the following guidelines:
i. Principle facades containing a major entrance, or located along a right-of-way, or clearly
visible from a right-of-way or public sidewalk, shall incorporate a variety of pedestrian -
oriented architectural treatments. At least 40 percent of any ground level principal facade
located along a right-of-way must contain transparent glass. Landscaping shall be used to
define and highlight building entrances, plazas, window planters, etc. Landscaping should
not block views to the building or across the site.
ii. Secondary facades not containing a major building entrance, or located along a right-of-
way, or clearly visible from a right-of-way or public sidewalk, may incorporate fagade
treatments that are less pedestrian -oriented than in subsection (3)(c)(i), such as a
combination of structural modulation, architectural articulation, and foundation
landscaping.
Site Design — A// zoning dlstriets
i. Drive -through facilities, shall comply with the following:
• Drive -through windows and stacking lanes are not encouraged along facades of
buildings that face a right-of-way. If they are permitted in such a location, then they
shall be visually screened from such street by Type III landscaping and/or
architectural element, or combination thereof, provided, such elements reflect the
primary building and provide appropriate screening.
• The stacking lane shall be physically separated from the parking lot, sidewalk, and
pedestrian areas by Type III landscaping and/or architectural element, or combination
thereof, provided, such elements reflect the primary building and provide appropriate
separation. Painted lanes are not sufficient.
■ Drive -through speakers shall not be audible off site.
• A bypass/escape lane is recommended for all drive -through facilities.
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c. Pedestrian Areas — FWRC 19.115.090(2) and 19.1 15.050(1) require pedestrian areas and
amenities be incorporated in the overall site design. Pedestrian areas include but are not
limited to, outdoor plazas, courtyards, and seating areas. Pedestrian amenities include, but are
not limited to, outdoor benches, tables and other furniture, and landscaping; located to take
advantage of surrounding features such as building entrances, open spaces, significant
landscaping, unique topography or architecture, and solar exposure. Pedestrian pathways
shall be clearly delineated by separate paved routes using a variation in color and
texture, shall be integrated with landscape plan, and shall be protected from abutting
parking and vehicular circulation areas within landscaping.
d. Espresso drive -through —
i. Drive -through windows and stacking lanes are not encouraged along facades of buildings
that face a right-of-way. If they are permitted in such a location, then they shall be visually
screened from such street by Type III landscaping and/or architectural element, or
combination thereof, provided, such elements reflect the primary building and provide
appropriate screening.
ii. The stacking lane shall be physically separated from the parking lot, sidewalk, and
pedestrian areas by Type IIi landscaping and/or architectural element, or combination
thereof provided, such elements reflect the primary building and provide appropriate
separation. Painted lanes are not sufficient.
M. Drive -through speakers shall not be audible off site.
iv. A bypass/escape lane is recommended for all drive -through facilities.
v. See FWRC 19.1 15.090(4) for supplemental guidelines.
e. Pedestrian Connections—FWRC 19.113.090(3)(d). Pedestrian pathways shall be provided
from rights -of -way, bus stops, parking areas, and any pedestrian plazas and public space to
primary building entrances. Pedestrian pathways shall be clearly delineated by separate paved
routes using a variation in color and texture, shall be integrated with landscape plan, and shall be protected from abutting parking and vehicular circulation areas within landscaping.
f. Bicycle Racks — Per FWRC 19.1 15.050(4)(d), commercial development should provide
bicycle racks. Please show racks or proposed cycling facilities on the site plan. Bicycle rack
alternatives are accepted by the division.
10, Crime PreventiO77 through EIMI-0177nental Design (CPTED) — FWRC 19.1 15.010(2) OPTED requires
minimum standards for design review to reduce the rate of crime associated with persons and
property, thus providing for the highest standards of public safety. CPTED principles are: 1) natural
surveillance; 2) access control; and 3) ownership. Please complete the enclosed CPTED checklist
with land use application. CPTED principles should be incorporated into the project as applicable,
Including lighting; please see the enclosed hostile vegetation list from the City of Federal Way Police
Department. For additional information on crime prevention in site design please contact Lindsey
Sperry at 253-835-6707, Lindsc:y.Sperrv@cit-offedera Iway. corn.
11. Applicatio77 Fees — The formal application must be prepared in accordance with the City's
Development Requirements checklist (enclosed). Please contact a Development Specialist for the
current application fees at 253-835-2607 or herrtiit.centerliri)cityoffederalw.a.y.corti.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION (Kevin Peterson, 253-835-2734,
kevin.petersonncityoffederalway.com)
Land Use Issues — Stormwater
1. Surface water runoff control and water quality treatment will be required per the 2016 King County
Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM). This project meets the requirements for a Full Drainage
Review. At the time of land use site plan submittal, a preliminary Technical Information Report
(TIR), addressing the relevance of the project to the eight core and five special requirements of the
KCSWDM will be required. A Level 1 downstream analysis shall also be provided in the preliminary
TiR. The City has 1" = 100', five-foot contour planimetric maps in GIS format that may be used for
basin analysis.
2. The project lies within a Conservation flow control area, thus the applicant must design the flow
control facility to meet this performance criteria. In addition to flow control facilities, Best
Management Practices (BMP's) are required as outlined in the KCSWDM. The project also lies
within an Enhanced Basic Water Quality Area. Water Quality Treatment shall be designed to meet
the treatment criteria of the Enhanced Basic Water Quality Menu.
3. If infiltration is proposed, soil logs prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer or septic designer
must be provided to verify infiltration suitability.
4. Show the proposed location and dimensions of the detention and water quality facilities on the
preliminary plans.
Right -of -Way Improvements
See the Traffic Division comments from Sarady Long, Sr. Transportation Planning Engineer, for traffic
related items.
Building (or EN) Permit Issues
i . Engineered plans are required for clearing, grading, road construction, and utility work. Plans must be
reviewed and approved by the City. Engineering review fees are $2,430.00 for the first 18 hours of
review, and $135.00 per hour for additional review time. A final TIR shall be prepared for the project
and submitted with the engineering plans. Both the TIR and the plans will require the signature/seal
of a professional engineer registered/licensed in the State of Washington.
2. In addition to engineering approval, projects that will be filling or grading in the area of the future
building pads are required to obtain a separate grading permit from the Building Department.
3. The Federal Way Public Works Development Standards Manual (including standard detail drawings,
standard notes, and engineering checklists) is available on the City's website at
httpr//vyww.eityoftederalway.conilindex.aspx?rid=171 to assist the applicant's engineer in preparing
the plans and TIR.
4. Bonding is required for all street improvements and temporary erosion and sediment control measures
associated with the project. The bond amount shall be 120 percent of the estimated costs of the
improvements. An administrative fee deposit will need to accompany the bond to cover any possible
Icgal fees in the event the bond must be called. Upon completion of the installation of the
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improvements, and final approval of the Public Works Inspector, the bond will be reduced to 30
percent of the original amount and held for a two-year maintenance period.
The developer will be responsible for the maintenance of all storm drainage facilities (including the
detention and water quality facilities) and street systems during the two-year maintenance period.
During that time, the Public Works Inspector will make periodic visits to the site to ensure the
developer's compliance with the maintenance requirements. Upon satisfactory completion of the two-
year maintenance period, the remainder of the bond will be released. Maintenance for public roads
and subdivision drainage facilities then become the responsibility of the City. Maintenance for private
roads and drainage facilities, including short plats, remain the responsibility of the individual property
owners.
When topographic survey information is shown on the plans, the vertical datum block shall include
the phrase "DATUM: N.G.V.D.-29" or "DATUM: K.C.A.S.," on all sheets where vertical elevations
are called out.
7. Drawings submitted for plan review shall be printed on 24" x 36" or 22" x 34" paper. Site plans shall
be drawn at a scale of 1 " = 20', or larger. Architectural scales are not permitted on engineering plans.
8. Provide cut and fill quantities on the clearing and grading plan.
9. Temporary Erosion and Sediment control (TESL) measures, per Appendix D of the 2016 KCSWDM,
must be shown on the engineering plans.
10. The site plan shall show the location of any existing and proposed utilities in the areas affected by
construction.
PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING DIVISION (Rob Van Orsow, 253-835-2770,
robvfci cityoffecleralway,colii)
Solid Waste & Recycling Design Considerations
Solid waste and recycling design considerations include:
• Adequate space allocation for interior and exterior garbage, recycling, food waste, waste oil, yard
debris, hazardous waste, or biohazard collection containers. Minirnum recycling space allocation is
established by FWRC 19.125.150.
• For basic solid waste and recycling needs within a single enclosure, clear interior dimensions
measuring 10' deep by 20' across are recommended, along with a two -door swing -open or roll -open
gate that spans the front width of the enclosure. When gate doors are opened, no structure or hardware
Should remain above grade across the enclosure opening. Gate pins/holes are preferred for holding
gates in closed and open positions to ease service access and maximize the life of gate hardware.
• Sites may require a larger enclosure, or multiple enclosures, to accommodate on -site user access
and/or additional waste types and containers.
• Plan for user access to interior waste and recycling storage areas/containers, and to exterior containers
screened by enclosure(s).
• Plan for unobstructed, safe enclosure ingress and egress for service vehicles, directly in line with
enclosure openings. Allow appropriate turning radii for service vehicles, and minimize potential
'blind spots' during ingress and egress.
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• Consider landscaping, setbacks and screening requirements [based on FWRC 19.125.040 (4) & (5)].
• Note that larger -scale commercial or multi -unit housing developments may see long-term savings
from the use of on -site waste compaction equipment. Planning for this equipment may require larger
enclosure dimensions, defined overhead clearances, consideration of power utility access, and
drainage management.
• Mixed -use developments may also benefit from on -site waste compaction equipment. Additional
mixed -use development considerations include:
• Designated chutes and/or internal facility maintenance areas or services for tenants,
• Moving waste and recycling streams from interior units to collection areas, and
• Access by business tenants and/or residents to exterior waste and recycling areas.
Help with many design parameters related to service access is available via the City's contracted solid
waste services provider, Waste Management. Contact: John Davis — Senior Route Manager at 206-786-
4530 (cell).
CODE ENFORCEMENT (Greg Kirk, 253-83.5-2631, Greg.Kirk@cityoffederalway.com)
An initial review of the preapplication packet revealed land surface modifications have been performed
on the site. This is a violation of the zoning code as work was completed without finalizing the approved
construction plans. Code enforcement was notified of activities on the subject property during the
preapplication review.
There are three corrective options available to you: (1) Bring site back to original condition, (2) apply for
land use permits that would have allowed a truck stop, including within a wetland buffer, or (3) obtain
permits to develop the site as proposed in the preapplication. Please remove all recreational vehicles; they
may not exist as a dwelling unit on site. As discussed in the
meeting -please note you have 30 days from
the date of this letter to follow-up and develop a plan for bringing this site into compliance.
PUBLIC WORKS —TRAFFIC DIVISION (Sarady Long, 253-835-2743, sarad► longrW,.citvoffederaIway.com)
Transportation Concurrency Analysis (FWRC 19.90)
1. A concurrency permit is required for this development project. A Concurrency information package is
enclosed. The concurrency analysis will determine if adequate roadway capacity exists during- the
weekday PM peak period to accommodate the proposed development project. Please note that
supplemental transportation analysis and concurrency mitigation may be required if the proposed
project creates an impact not anticipated in the six -year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
2. Based on the submitted materials for 2,000 square feet general office, the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation - 8"' Edition, land use code 710 (General Office Building), the
proposed project is estimated to generate approximately 3 new weekday PM peak hour trips.
Alternatively, the applicant may submit a site specific trip generation study for the proposed
development.
The estimated fee for the concurrency permit application is S1,620.00 (1 - 10 Trips). This fee is an
estimate and based on the materials submitted during the pre -application meeting. The concurrency
application fee must be paid in full at the time the concurrency permit application is submitted with
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land use application. The fee may change based on the new weekday PM peak hour trips as identified
in the concurrency trip generation. The applicant has the option of having an independent traffic
engineer prepare the concurrency analysis consistent with City procedures; however, the fee remains
the same.
Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) (FWRC 19.91)
Based on the submitted materials for 2,000 square feet general office building, the estimated traffic
impact fee is $12,108. Please note, the actual impact fee will be calculated based on the fee schedule in
effect at the time a building permit application is filed and must be paid prior to permit issuance.
Street Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135)
i . The applicant/owner would be expected to construct street improvements consistent with the planned
roadway cross -sections as shown in Map I11-4 in Chapter iiI of the Federal bray Comprehensive Play
(FWCP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) shown as Table 111-10 (FWRC 19.135.040). Based
on the materials submitted, staff conducted a limited analysis to determine the required street
improvements. The applicant would be expected to construct improvements on the following streets
to the City's planned roadway cross -sections:
S 348°i Street is a Principal Arterial planned as a Type "E" street, consisting of a 64-foot street
with curb and gutter, six-foot planter strips with street trees, eight -foot sidewalks, and street
lights in a 98-foot right-of-way (ROW). S 348`' St. along the frontage is improved with rive
lanes, including vertical curb/gutter, planter strip, sidewalks, streetlights, etc., on both sides of
the street. However, the improvements were not constructed to current adopted Type "E" street.
As such, the applicant will be required to construct half -street improvements as measured from
the street centerline to current standard.
2. The applicant may make a written request to the Public Works Director to modify, defer, or waive the
required street improvements (FWRC 19.135.070). Information about right-of-way modification
requests is available through the Public Works Development Services Division. Please note that these
modification requests have a nominal review fee currently at $67.
3. Tapers and transitions beyond the project frontage may be required as deemed necessary for safety
purposes, taper rate shall be WS" 2/60 or as directed by the Public Works Director.
Access Management (FWRC 19.135)
1. Access management standards are based on roadway safety and capacity requirements. FWRC
19.135.280 provides access standards for streets based on planned roadway cross -sections. Please
note that access classifications are per Drawing 3-1A in the Public Works Development Standards.
2. The proposed driveway is within the eastbound left turn storage pocket. As such, the proposed
driveway will be restricted to right -in and right -out. The applicant may install either a C-curb on S
348°i Street or construct a raised channelization island at the driveway to restrict left -in and left -out.
The existing curb cut east of the proposed access shal I be closed and reconstructed to meet current
standard.
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K For driveways that serve uses other than single-family residential uses and zero lot line
townhouse development, the maximum driveway width is 30 feet for a two-lane two-way
driveway and 40 feet for a three -lane two-way driveway (FWRC 19.135.270). Driveway widths
may be increased in order to provide adequate width for vehicles that may be reasonably
expected to use the driveway, as determined by the Public Works Director.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT —BUILDING DIVISION (Peter Lawrence, 253-835-2621,
Peter. La w re n c eta�c i tyn ffetl a ra lw a v.eom
International Building Code (IBC), 2015
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-50
International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2015
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-52
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2015
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-56 & WAC 51-57
International Fire Code (IFC), 2015
Washington State Amendments WAC 51 -54
National Electric Code (NEC), 2014
Accessibility Code, ICC/ANSI Al 17.1 - 2009
International Residential Code, 2015
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-51
Washington State Ener _v Code, 2015 WAC 51-1 1
Building Criteria
Occupancy Classification: S-1/B
Type of Construction: IIIB
Floor Area: 2000
Number of Stories: 1
Fire Protection: UNK
Wind/Seismic: Basic wind speed 85 Mph, Exposure, 25# Snow load, Seismic Zone D-1
A completed building permit application and commercial checklist required. (Additional copies of
application and checklists may be obtained on our web site at wwwxitWoffederalway.coln.)
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Submit _5_ sets of drawings and specifications. Specifications shal I include: _2 Soils report, _2_
Structural calculations, and _2_ Energy calculations, _2_ Ventilation calculations. Note: A Washington
State Registered architects' stamp is required for additions/alterations (new or existing) of 4,000 gross
floor areas or greater unless specifically listed as an "exempt" structure per the Revised Code of
Washington (RCW).
Energy code compliance worksheets are required to be completed and included with your permit
application.
A wet starnp and signature is required on all sheets of plans and on the cover page of any calculations
submitted.
Federal .Way reviews plans on a first -in, first out basis; however, there are some small projects with
inconsequential review requirements that may be reviewed out of order.
Some project may require a third party review or inspection. The cost to cover these fees is the
responsibility of the applicant. Any third party fee is in addition to regular permit fees and costs.
Review Timing
The first comment letter can be expected within 6-9 weeks of submittal date. Re -check of plans will occur
in one to three weeks after re -submittal.
Revised or resubmitted plans shall be provided in the same format, size, and amount as the originally
submitted plans. Revised/resubmitted drawings shall indicate by means of clouding or written response,
what changes have been made from the original drawings. Plans for all involved departments will be
forwarded from the Community Development Department.
Other Permits & Inspections
Separate permits may be required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and
signs. Applicants may apply for separate permits at any time prior to commencement of construction.
When required, special inspections shall be performed by WABO approved agencies or by agencies
approved by the building official prior to permit issuance. Construction must be approved by all
reviewing departments prior to final building division inspection.
All concerned departments (Planning, Public Works, Electrical, & Fire) must sign off before the Building
Department can final the structure for occupancy. Building final must be approved prior to the issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy.
Construction projects may be required to have a pre -construction conference. If a pre -con meeting is
required, the general or representative, all subs, the architect or representative, the engineer or
representative, electrical contractor, and any other interested party, should attend this meeting. Meetings
Will occur at the Building Department and will be scheduled by the inspector of record for the project.
Site -Specific Requirements:
• Permits and inspecting required for the retaining wall.
■ Geotechnical report for retaining wall design and soils compaction report.
* Structural engineer for the retaining wall design.
■ Fire resistive construction due to proximity to property line.
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The information provided is based on limited plans and information. The comments provided are
not intended to be a complete plan review and further comments are possible at time of building
permit plan review.
LAKEHAVEN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT (Brian Asbury, 253-946-5407, BAsbury a..lakehaven.ora)
Lakehaven's comments below, regarding the proposed 2,000 sq. ft. single -story shop building & future
drive-thru espresso stand development on tax parcel 2021049087. Let me know if you've any questions or
need additional information.
Water
• A Water Certificate of Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted
with any land use and/or building pen -nit applications (check with land use agency for requirement).
Certificate is valid for one (1) year from date of issuance. If Certificate is needed, allow 1-2 work
days to issue for typical. Current/2017 cost for a Water Certificate of Availability is $90.00.
• Fire Flow at no less than 20 psi available within the water distribution system is a rninirnurn of 2,500
GPM (approximate) for two (2) hours or more. This flow figure depicts the theoretical minimum
performance of the water distribution system under high demand conditions. If more precise available
fire flow figures are required or desired, Applicant can request Lakehaven perform a system hydraulic
model analysis (separate from, or concurrent with, an application for Availability). Current/2017 cost
for a systern hydraulic model analysis is $210.00.
• The property has two (2) existing water service connections:
• WtrSvc 1002, 5/8"x3/4" domestic meter, active.
• WtrSvc 1003, 5/8"x3/4" domestic meter, meter removed in 2012.
• The existing meters needs to be evaluated under UPC & Lakehaven standards to determine if they're
adequate for the proposed uses.
■ A water service connection application submitted separately to Lakehaven is required for each new
service connection to the water distribution system, or any modification to an existing water service
connection (e.g., larger meter/service, irrigation, abandonment of existing service(s), re -activation,
etc.), in accordance with standards defined in Lakehaven's current 'Fees and Charges Resolution'.
Non -single-family properties require separate domestic (per building), irrigation (if irrigated
landscaped areas are incorporated into the site development), and fire protection (if required or
installed) water service connections & meters.
• For water use during site construction/development, the existing water service(s) must be utilized for
this purpose. Please contact Lakehaven for further detail.
• Service pressure(s) greater than 80 psi indicated, Pressure Reducing Valve(s) indicated, contact local
building official for requirements &/or additional information.
• To satisfy premise isolation requirements, the installation & satisfactory testing of an approved
backflow prevention assembly (BPA) adjacent to each domestic (& separate irrigation if installed)
service meter is required pursuant to WAC 246-290-490 & Lakehaven standards regarding premise
isolation. As low health cross -connection hazards, either a double check valve assembly (DCVA) or a
reduced pressure backflow assembly (RPBA) is required. For a fire protection system, a separate fire
protection service connection is required, and installation & satisfactory testing of a separate
approved backflow prevention assembly (BPA) is required. As a low cross -connection hazard, either
a double check detector assembly (DCDA) or a reduced pressure detector assembly (RPDA) is
required for 3" & larger fire protection service connections; for 2" & smaller fire protection service
connections a separate full -flow meter with a DCVA or RPBA is typical. Contact Lakelhaven's Cross -
Connection Control Program Manager (Chris Zoepfl, Mepf7iu Lakehaven.pry_==, 253-946-5427) for
additional information on premise isolation/BPA installation & testing coordination.
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• Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven water service connection
fees/charges/deposits (2017 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be
determined upon submittal of service connection application(s) to Lakehaven. All Lakehaven fees,
charges and deposits are typically reviewed & adjusted (if necessary) annually, and are subject to
change without notice.
• Re -install 5/8"x3/4" Meter for WtrSvc 2003: $100.00 Fee. Presumption is one of the existing service
connections will be dual -use domestic for both proposed buildings, with the other service connection
being converted to an irrigation service connection.
• If necessary, upsize existing 5/8"x3/4" Meter/Setter/Box to 1" size: $1,500.00 deposit.
• Water Service/Meter Installation, 4" Fire -Protection: $15,000.00+/- deposit. Actual deposit amount
TBD by Lakehaven at time of application for service. Actual size TBD by applicant's fire protection
system design professional.
• Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Water: $0.00. Actual amount due TBD by Lakehaven based on
applicant's estimated annual total water usage rate. Water system capacity credits are available for
this property from system capacity charges previously assessed, paid directly to Lakehaven, and/or
credited to the property for 2.28 Equivalent Residential Units (ERU). Please contact Lakehaven for
further detail.
• ROW Permit Fee (City of Federal Way): $700.00.
Sewer
• A Sewer Certificate of Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted
with any land use and/or building permit applications (check with land use agency for requirement).
Certificate is valid for one (1) year from date of issuance. If Certificate is needed, allow 1-2 work
days to issue for typical. Current/2017 cost for a Sewer Certificate of Availability is $90.00.
■ The site has one (1) existing sewer service connection: SSCP 24625.
• A separate Lakehaven Sewer Service Connection Permit is required for each new connection to the
sanitary sewer system or any modification (disconnect, re -align, abandon, etc.) to an existing sewer
service connection, in accordance with standards defined in Lakehaven's current 'Fees and Charges
Resolution'. Minimum pipe slope for gravity sewer service connections is 2%. In addition to all other
sewer service installation standards, installation of a Type 1, 48" monitoring manhole is typically
required on the private building sewer line; for all new or modified non-residential connections.
• Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven sewer service connection
fees/charges/deposits (2017 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be
determined upon submittal of service connection application(s) to Lakehaven. All Lakehaven fees,
charges and deposits are typically reviewed & adjusted (if necessary) annually, and are subject to
change without notice.
Sewer Service Connection Permit Fee, per building: $210.00.
Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Sewer: $0.00. Actual amount due TBD by Lakehaven based on
applicant's estimated annual domestic/commercial/industrial only water usage rate. Sewer system
capacity credits are available for this property fi-om system capacity charges previously assessed, paid
directly to Lakehaven, and/or credited to the property for 2.28 ERU. Please contact Lakehaven for
further detail.
General
• All Lakehaven Development Engineering related application forms, and associated standards
information, can be accessed at Lakehaven's Development Engineering web pages
(13ttp:1lww���, la k� Have l�.n;-J?041 C]eve I o��>3e�zt-Ert � i l7eeri i3 �w).
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• All comments herein are valid for one (])year and are based on the proposal(s) submitted and
Lakehaven's current regulations and policies. Any change to either the development proposal(s) or
Lakehaven's regulations and policies may affect the above comments accordingly.
SOUTH KING FIRE AND RESCUE (Vince Faranda, 253-946-7242, Chris.Cahan@southkingfire.org)
Water Supply:
Fire Flow:
The required fire flow for this project is 1,000 gallons per minute. A Certificate of Water Availability
including a hydrazrlic fire flow model shall be requested from the water district and provided at the time of
building permit application.
Fire Hydrants:
This project will require one fire hydrant. There is one existing fire hydrant on the north side of S 348`I' St.
This hydrant located across this arterial is considered useable for this project provided the shop building is
fully sprinklered with an NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system.
Fire hydrants shall be in service prior to and during the time of construction.
Emergency Access:
Fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all requirements of Fire Access Policy 10.006 (attached).
Designated and marked fire lanes may be required for emergency access. This may be done during the plans
check or prior to building final. Requirements and marking options can be found in title 8 of the Federal Way
Revised Code: 1http:Uwww.codepublishin .com/WA/FederalWav/
Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of
construction.
Fire Department Lock Box:
A recessed fire department "Knox" brand key box shall be installed on the building near the front entrance.
Location(s) will be approved by the plan reviewer or Deputy Fire Marshal onsite.
Fire Sprinkler System:
Ali NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system is required. (In lieu of providing an onsite fire hydrant)
The Fire Sprinkler permit submittal cannot be deferred for this project. Submit for this separate
permit at the same time as the building permit. Fire sprinkler plan reviewer will ensure design
requirements are met with available water supply at the site.
The system demand pressure (to the source) required in a hydraulically designed automatic fire sprinkler
system shall be at least 10 per cent less than the correlative water supply curve pressure.
The fire sprinkler system waterflow and supervisory functions shall be monitored by an approved central
and/or remote station. Audible/Visual notification is required on the building exterior. A fire alarm system is
not required.
The FDC may be mounted on the exterior wall of the building.
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CLOSING
This letter reflects the information provided at the preapplication meeting and is intended to assist you in
preparing plans and materials for formal application. We hope you found the comments useful to your
project. We have made every effort to identify major issues to eliminate surprises during the City's
review of the formal application. The completion of the preapplication process in the content of this letter
does not vest any future project application. Comments in this letter are only valid for one year as per
FWRC 19.40.070 (4).
As you know, this is a preliminary review only and does not take the place of the full review that will
follow submission of a formal application. Comments provided in this letter are based on preapplication
materials submitted.
Modifications and revisions to the project as presented for this preapplication may influence and modify
information regarding development requirements outlined above. In addition to this preapplication letter,
please examine the complete FWRC and other relevant codes carefully. Requirements that are found in
the codes that are not addressed in this letter are still required for your project.
If you have questions about an individual comment, please contact the appropriate department
representative noted above. Any general questions can be directed towards the key project contact, Leila
Willoughby -Oakes, at 253-835-2644 or lei la.Willoughby-oakes@cityoffederalway.com. We look forward
to working with you.
Si>�cerel ,
Leila Willoughby -Oakes
Associate Planner
enc: Master Land Use Application
Process 11 Submittal Requirements
Choosing a Wetland Consultant
Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement
CP"rED Checklist
Lakehaven Enclosures
Solid Waste & Recycling Guidelines
Change of Use Application
Parking Lot Criteria
c: Steve Davis. 6124 Panorama Drive NE, Tacoma.
Kevin Peterson, En<,ineering Plans Reviewer
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Engineer
Peter Lawrence- Plans Examiner
Lindsey Sperry- Federal Way Police Department
Greg Kirk- Code Enforcement
Brian Asbury- Lakehaven Utility District
Chris Cahan- South King Fire and Rescue
WA 98422_ Email:trE❑clay iuxcttvatinica"i �mail.cnm
17-I02546-00-PC Doc ID. 7601)0
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF 33325 P Avenue South
Federal Way Federal Way OVA 98-6325
253-835-2700;Fax 253-835835-2709
www.cit ceffnleraiw corn
CAPA CITY RESER VE CERTIFICATE (CRC)
'Phis CONCURRENCY DETERMINATION is made this Le day of j ay 2014, by the City of Federal Way
(COFW), a political subdivision of the State of Washington (hereinafter called the "City")
WHEREAS, the developer intends to develop the property described as rluleiniatic Cur Wash Hrith 6
Vacuum Stalls reviewed under City file CN Number(s) 13-103658-00-C,V (hereinafter called the "development");
and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A requires that the City adopt and enforce ordinances which prohibit development
approval if the development causes the level of service on a transportation facility to decline below the standards
adopted in the comprehensive plan, unless transportation improvements or strategies to accommodate the impacts of
the development are made concurrent with the development; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted its comprehensive plan in November 1995; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 19 of the COFW Revised Code was amended by the creation of Chapter 19.90
Division III on June 10, 2006 by Ordinance 06-525 effective January 1, 2007; and
NOW, THEREFORE, a Concurrency certificate is issued for the development of 1,800 Su. Ft. with h
vacuum stalls Areteenatic Car Waste based on the facts and conditions set forth herein.
Development Parameters
This CONCURRENCY DETERMINATION is based on the following development:
Development type: Automatic Car Wash
Development size: 1,800 Sq. Ft. with 6 vacuum stalls
Property address: 803 S 348`h St
Federal Way, WA
Parcel No. (s): 202104 9087
Number of New PM Peak IIour Vehicles Trips Generated: 36
Validity of Concurrency Determination
This CAPACITY RESERVE CERTIFICATE is valid only for the specific development approval
consistent with the development parameters and the City file number contained within this certificate.
If the development is changed, expired, cancelled or withdrawn, it will be subjected to reevaluation
for Concurrency purposes.
Terms of the Capacity Reserve Certificate
'Ibis CAPACITY RESERVE CERTIFICATE is valid until the underlying development permit
expires, is withdrawn or cancelled, whichever occurs first.
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Pre -application Conference Sign in Sheet
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Pmiect Name: Steve Danis Excavating
Address: 803 S. 348t'' St.
File Number. 17-102546-PC
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Community Development Department
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33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Project: Steve Davis Excavating
Subject: Pre -application Meeting information
To whom it may concern,
INN -OVA
architects
RECEIVE
MAY 2 & 2017
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Please find enclosed our application for a Pre -Application Conference. You will find enclosed:
Completed Master Land Use Application
• Preapplication Conference fee check in the amount of $491.70
• (7) Site Plans folded
• (7) Vicinity Maps
(7) Supplemental Renderings
■ (7) Written Proposals of Project with Project specific questions
• (7) Copies of City of prior Federal Way Site plan Review and Findings dated 11/6/2014
Sincerely,
Brian Ludwig, L16AP
Director of Industrial Development
INNOVA Architects Inc.
INNOVA Architects Inc. (253) 572-4903 950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 450 Tacoma, WA 98402 Page 1 of 3
Project Proposal
Steve Davis Excavating Facility
Current Site Condition and Use
This site is situated at 803 South 348th Street, to the south of 348th Street. The South Federal Way
Park&Ride facility of like zoning (CE) is adjacent to the east and South. Single Family zoning is
adjacent to the west of the site (RS35.0). Along the southwest of the subject parcel lies a wetland
which is situated about the West Hylebos Wetlands Park. The subject property is a single parcel,
2021049087. The site had been previously permitted for development of a carwash (13-105660-
00-CO) and since that approval the site has been filled.#o be -relatively fla with a retaining wall
along the west and south site development limit's, "ut� s de e e land buff s. ~ram
Proposed Development
Our client is proposing to construct a single story office building with a two -bay shop for storage
of his work vehicles. The proposed footprint of this building is approximately 2,000 square feet
and would be situated to the southernmost portion of the site, furthest away from the 348th right
of way. The remaining frontage portion of the site is being planned for a future drive -up coffee
stand as depicted on the site plan.
Right of Way and Access
It is anticipated this project will trigger frontage improvements of curb, gutter, sidewalk and
landscape as required to necessitate the creation of a newly improved access drive. Due to the
site proximity to the 9th Avenue South signalized intersection, this project drive access will
implement a `porkchop' to regulate access to the site as right -in, right -out only. Due to the
location of the preferred access it will likely be necessary to relocate an existing luminaire
approximately 10 feet to the west behind the sidewalk.
_Gradina & Storm_Drainaae
The site falls within the Hylebos Creek drainage basin (WRIA 10) according to the King County
Drainage Basins Map. The FEMA Flood Map indicates that the entire site falls outside the
Floodway Areas. The proposed design would route roof drainage underground and discharge to a
catch basin in the line. The paved and landscaped areas would sheet flow to a conveyance system
which would go to an onsite detention system and sand filter prior to discharging to the wetland
in the southwest corner of the site. This would be similar to the previously permitted design (13-
105660-00-CO).
Fire
The site falls within the South King Fire and Rescue jurisdiction. There is an existing public
water service stubbed to the site with meter just outside the right-of-way. Service will be
extended onsite for fire sprinklers and domestic service. The proposed structures on the site are
intended to be fire sprinklered in -lieu of providing an onsite fire hydrant. There are existing
hydrants on either side of 348th in the immediate vicinity.
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Sewer Utilities
The building is planned to connect to an existing onsite sanitary sewer manhole.
AGENDA
LIST OF QUESTIONS FOR CITY
Steve Davis Excavating Facility
Below are specific questions we have of the city that we hope to be answered by this pre -
application submittal. ✓ \ L /
1. Plan ' � pU ` f sl 1
a. Please confirm th 65' facade far enough away from the right -of --way and
im lements some ele facade treatment to fulfill city design requirements.
Our proposal for parking is to provide at a rate of 1:300 square feet, 7 stalls
proposed.
c. Will SEPA be required for this project or would this fall under the previous
approvals? If so, please inform us of the time to process SEPA.
2. Sensitive Areas
a. county sensitive areas maps show sensitive areas to the west of the site and
have already been delineated with buffers. Please confirm the city agrees with the
defined buffers and they will be retained.
3. Fire
. ya. Confirm ability to sprinkle buildings in -lieu of on -site hydrant service as was
previously agreed upon for the prior car wash project.
�I b. Confirm emergency vehicle access is acceptable.
��" c. Confirm minimum fire foot access around the building.
4. Water
a. Confirm that the existing water service is adequate and that adequate fire flow
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exists for this project with sufficient pressure.
5. Storm
a. Confirm that the proposed storm and outfall connection to the wetland as
described is acceptable and that,this project may still design to the 2009
� KCSWDM and Federal Way Addendum.
`6/ Roads/Traffic
a. Confirm that there would �eQ frontage requirements as described.
7. General , ' w
a. Please inform us of mitigatien and permit fees. - C
b. Please confirm vesting frond 'e"b1p"eeM tm effa 13-105660-00-CO.
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CITY OF
�. Federal Way
June 6, 2017
Steve Davis
6124 Panorama Drive NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Emailed: stevedavisexcavatinaccuQinail.c_om
RE: File #17-102546-00-PC; PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE
Steve Davis Excavating & Espresso Stand, 803 S. 348th Street, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Davis:
The Community Development Department is in receipt of your preapplication conference request. The
application has been routed to members of the Development Review Corrifnittee and the meeting has been
scheduled as follows:
9:00 a.m. — Thursday, June 29, 2017
Hylebos Conference Room
Federal Way City Hall, 2" d Floor
33325 8"' Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
We look forward to meeting with you. Please coordinate directly with anyone else you would like to
attend the meeting as this will be the only notice sent by the department. If you have any questions
regarding the meeting, please contact me at Leila.willoughby-oakesacr7cityoffederalway.com or 253-835-
2644.
Sincerely.
Leila Willoughby -Oakes
Associate Planner
c: Innova Architects, Emailed: ti�uel�+ i�tiii i��ncr�a��rchitccts.in[z�,
17-102546-00-11C Doc I D 76000
RECEIVED MASTERLAND USE APPLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF Cor mmN= DEVELOPMENT
33325 S'h Avenue South
CITY OF
MAY 2 6 2017 Federal Way, WA it 98003-6325
{'� 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
Fe ' a ay CITY OF FEDERAL WAY ►v�r�v.cityoffederalway.corn
COMMUNFY DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION NO(S) /� /LJ d S- V w P(f, Date 5-- Z Cv 1 a
Project Name
Steve Davis Excavati
Property Address/Location 803 South 348th Street Federal Way, 98003
Parcel Number(s)
2021049087
Project Description Site development for an approximate 2,000 SF single -story Shop with Office and future Coffee Shop.
Rugg-V�Ac:flwl
Type of Permit Required
Annexation
Binding Site Plan
Boundary Line Adjustment
Comp Plan/Rezone
Land Surface Modification
Lot Line Elimination
Preapplication Conference
Process I (Director's Approval)
Process lI (Site Plan Review)
Process III (Project Approval)
Process IV (Hearing Examiner's Decision)
Process V (Quasi -Judicial Rezone)
Process VI
SEPA w/Project
SEPA Only
Shoreline: Variance/Conditional Use
Short Subdivision
Subdivision
Variance: Commercial/Residential
Required Information
CommerCial Enterprise
Zoning Designation
Commercial Ent�rpr+sn Comprehensive Plan Designation
To be determined Value of Existing Improvements
To be determined Value of Proposed Improvements
International Building Code (IBC):
S1 / B Occupancy Type
3B Comsiru.ction Type
Applicant
Name:
Steve Davis
Address:
6124 Panorama Boulevard N. E
City/State:
Fife, WA
Zip:
98422
Phone:
253 606-5586
Fax:
Email:
stev vlsexcavatinq@gmaii_com
Signature:
4/.-r, _ r
Agent (if different than Applicant)
Name:
INNOVA Architects
Address:
950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 450
City/State:
Tacoma, WA
Zip:
98402
Phone:
253 572-4903
Fax:
253 5724919
Email:
bludwig@innovaarchitertt
Signature:
t -
Owner
Name:
Steve Davis
Address:
6124 Panorama Boulevard N.E.
City/State:
Fife, WA
Zip:
98422
Phone:
253 606-5586
Fax:
Email:
stevedevisexcavating gmaii.com
Signature:
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Bulletin #003 — January 1, 2011 Page 1 of 1 k:lHandouts\A4aster Land Use Application
CITY OF
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November 6, 2014
Steve Davis
6124 Panorama Drive SW
Tacoma, WA 98422
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www. cVofederalway.. com
RE: File 413-105656-00-UP; PROCESS H `SITE PLAN, REVIEW APPROVAL
Extreme Clean Car Wash, 803 South 348h Street, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Davis:
RECEIVE®
MAY 2 6 2017
CITY F Ay
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The City of Federal Way's Community Development .Department has completed administrative review of
the proposed Extreme CIean Car Wash and site improvements located at 803 South 348th Street. The
Process lI land use application submitted on December 20, 2013, is hereby conditionally approved as
the proposal meets site plan and community design guideline criteria set forth in Federal Way Revised
Code (FWRC) 19.60.050 as found in the enclosed Exhibit - Findings for Process II Site Plan Approval
and incorporated into this decision. The remainder of this letter outlines the zoning and development
review process required for this proposal, condition(s) of approval, and a summary of appeal procedures.
REQUIRED REVIEW PROCESS
The proposed improvements to the site are subject to Process II Site Plan Review pursuant to car wash
use requirements set forth in FWRC 19.240.050. The proposal does not exceed the city -adopted flexible
thresholds set forth in FWRC 14.15.030(c) and therefore is exempt from review under the State
Environmental Policy Act.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The following conditions are reasonably necessary to eliminate or minimize undesirable effects of
granting application approval.
1. Pedestrian pathways should be delineated by separate paved routings using a variation in paved
texture and color. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the proposed car wash, an
inspection is required to verify the pathway is constructed in an approved method of delineation,
such as, brick or granite pavers, or stamped and colored concrete. Please contact Associate
Planner Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, to schedule an inspection.
2. No landscaping can be located within. the discharge level spreader area. Prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy for th€ prroposed carwash, all landscaping per the `redlined' approved
landscape plan, resubmitted June 30, 2014, must be installed. Please contact Associate Planner
Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, to schedule a landscape inspection.
3. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant is required to pay a traffic impact fee. Per FWRC
19.91, fees are calculated based on the impact fee schedule in effect at the time a complete
building permit application was filed.
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November 6, 2014
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4. Prior to building permit issuance, a 10-foot right-of-way dedication along South 34e Street is
required.
APPROVAL DURATION
Unless modified or appealed, the Process H decision is valid for five years from the date of issuance of
the decision. Time extensions to the decision may be requested prior to the lapse of approval following
the provisions listed in FWRC 19-15.110. The improvements must be substantially completed within the
five-year time period or the land use decision becomes void.
APPEALS
The effective date of this decision is November 9, 2014, or three days from the date of this letter.
Pursuant to FWRC 19.60.080, any person who received notice of this administrative decision may appeal
the decision to the Federal Way Hearing Examiner by November 24, 2014. Any appeal must be in the
form of a letter delivered to the Community Development Department with the established fee. The
appeal letter must contain a clear reference to the matter being appealed and a statement of the alleged
errors in the Director's decision, including the identification of specific findings and conclusions made by
the Director disputed by the person filing.
However, in that you are the only party of record, your appeal period is waived (assuming you do not
wish to appeal this decision). Waiver of the right to appeal does not affect the effective date of this
decision.
CLOSING
This land use decision does not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and
standards relating to this development. This Process II approval does not constitute approval of a building
permit, or authorization to clear and grade. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please
contact Becky Chapin, Associate Planner, at 253-835-2641, or becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen
Planning Division Manager
for Larry Frazier, Interim Director
enc: Approved Site Plan and Elevations
Exhibit A `Findings for Process II Site Plan Review Approval'
c: Steve Davis, stevescarwasb1968@gmail.com-
Becky Chapin, Associate Planner . '
Ann Dower, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Engineer
Scott Sproul, Assistant Building Official
Chris Ingham, South King Fire & Rescue
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Utility District
13-105656
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CITY OF .-.-
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EXHIBIT A
Findings for Process II Site Plan Approval
Extreme Clean Car Wash
File #13-105656-00-UP
The Planning Division hereby makes the following findings pursuant to content requirements of the Process 11
written decision as set forth in Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.60.070. These findings are based on review of
existing city documents and initial submitted items by the applicant received December 20, 2013, and subsequent
resubmittals on March 20, 2014, June 30, 2014, September 18, 2014, and October 16, 2014.
1. Proposal — The applicant proposes development of a new 2,3 00 sq. ft. automated car wash tunnel with 6
vacuum stalls and associated site improvements.
2. Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Designation — The subject property is Iocated within a Commercial
Enterprise (CE) comprehensive plan and zoning designation. The property's proposed car wash is a
permitted use within the CE zone pursuant to FWRC 19.240.050, vehicle service station or car wash, and the
associated office use is considered an accessory use.
3. Review Process — Car wash uses located in the CE zone are subject to development review procedures of
Process II `Site Plan Review' set forth in FWRC Chapter 19.60. Process II review requires no public notice
period and concludes with a written decision issued by the Director of Community Development. Appeals of
the director's decision are conducted by the city's Hearing Examiner.
4. Environmental Review — The proposed improvements are exempt from environmental review. The new
building will be less than 12,000 square feet; the improvements are consistent with the State Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) definition of "minor new construction" as set forth in WAC 197-11-800(2)(e).
5. Critical Areas — The city's critical areas map has designated the southwest portion of the subject property as
a wetland buffer area. The wetland itself is located off site per the report prepared by John Comis Associates,
LLC, dated January 31, 2013. The wetland buffer encompasses an estimated 958 sq. ft. of the site. No work
is proposed in the wetland buffer area.
6. Variance Decision — The applicant submitted a Variance Master Land Use application to the city on April
15, 2013. The applicant requested a variance to the CE zone required 15-foot side yard setback for car wash
facilities as prescribed in FWRC 19.240.050. The applicant proposed a 5-foot east side yard setback. City
staff supported the request and forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Hearing Examiner. The
Hearing Examiner approved the variance request on October 9, 2013.
7. Setbacks — The required yard for car wash use is 20 feet front, 15 feet side and rear setbacks. However, per
the approved variance, the setback is 5 feet on the east side; all other yards meet the setback requirements.
8. Height — The height of the development is approximately 19 feet above average building elevation. The
height of the structure is below the maximum 40-foot building height.
9. Lot Coverage — No maximum lot coverage applies. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other
site development regulations, i.e., required yards, landscaping, surface water facility, etc.
10. Parking —Pursuant to FWRC 19.240.050, car wash and office uses shall provide 1 parking stall for each 300
square feet of gross floor area. The proposed office building measures 2,320 square feet and therefore 8
parking stalls are required. The applicant has provided 8 new stalls, which meets the minimum requirement.
There are also six vacuum stalls located outside the main entrance.
11. Landscaping — Type III landscaping five feet in width is required along the north, south, and east perimeter
property lines. Type III landscaping is a visual buffer consisting of a mixture of evergreens and deciduous
trees, large shrubs, and groundcover. Type I landscaping 15 feet in width is required along the west
perimeter property line abutting a Single Family Residential (RS35.0) zone. Type I landscaping is a solid
screen, consisting of evergreen trees, large shrubs, and groundcover, which provides a 100 percent sight -
obscuring screen.
Perimeter Landscape Modification Approval
The applicant has submitted a landscape modification request to reduce the west perimeter landscaping to
five feet of Type III landscaping instead of the required 15 feet Type I landscaping. The property to the
west is zoned Single Family Residential (RS35.0) which is City Park property — West Hylebos Wetlands
Park.
Pursuant to FWRC 19.125.100(4), the applicant has demonstrated that the modification is necessary
because of special circumstances relating to size, vegetation, and surroundings of the subject property.
The subject property's east to west dimension is narrow and the proposed car wash use cannot function
correctly without the reduced landscape buffer. The reduced buffer will provide for safe and proper on -
site vehicle circulation and parking configuration. In addition, the existing parks property to the west is
densely vegetated and is unlikely to be developed with a residential use. Therefore, the reduced buffer
will not harm or impact the adjacent property.
Staff finds the modification proposal meets threshold criteria as it represents a superior result than that
which could be achieved by strictly following the requirements of the landscaping code; it complies with
the stated purpose of this title and any applicable subsections of this title; and the proposed modification
will not violate any Federal Way Revised Codes or ordinances. In particular, the modification will not be
a substitute for any zoning variance. The landscape modification request is hereby approved.
12. Clearing/Grading and Retaining Walls — The site naturally slopes from the northeast corner to the
southwest corner. There is an approximate drop of 16 feet across the site, with an average slope of 6.2%. A
StoneTerra retaining wall is proposed along the east and west property lines and associated fill material has
already been brought to the site. Per FWRC 19.120.120, the retaining wall cannot exceed a maximum height
of six feet as measured from finished grade at the base of wall to top of wall. As proposed, the retaining wall
varies from two to six feet in height.
13. Tree Retention/Replacement — Pursuant to FWRC 19.120.130, the minimum tree density for a redeveloped
parcel within a CE zoning district is 20 tree units per acre. Through retention and/or new planting, the
subject property will be required to provide 12 tree units for 0.57 acres (20 tree units x 0.57 acres=11.4).
The applicant has proposed to provide new plantings of small, medium, and large canopy trees exceeding the
minimum tree unit requirement.
14. Community Design Guidelines — The proposed building complies with the provisions of FWRC Chapter
19.115, "Community Design Guidelines" as detailed below.
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a. Drive -through facilities — The following standards apply to drive -through:
• Stacking lanes are separated from the overall parking area by curb and landscaping.
■ A bypass/escape lane is provided.
b. Building Design — The building primary entrance is clearly visible from the right-of-way, South 348`h
Street. The entrance is emphasized by the use of large store front windows and arcade walls. Facades
visible from rights -of -way and other public areas incorporate methods of articulation and accessory
elements in the overall architectural design. Window openings with visible trim, horizontal trellis,
painted banding, and canopies above the storefront window are provided as methods to articulate blank
walls.
The west building fagade is both longer than 60 feet and visible from a right-of-way and must
incorporate "two of four" fagade treatments. Modulation and canopies are utilized to meet this criterion.
The east elevation is longer than 60 feet; however, if is not visible from the right -of --way and is screened
with landscape buffer and existing trees.
c. Pedestrian Circulation — Pedestrian pathways and pedestrian areas are incorporated into the site design.
Pedestrian access from South 348"' Street to the main entrance of the building is provided via a
pathway. The pathway must be delineated by separate paved route with variation in paved texture
and/or color. Asphalt striping is not allowed.
15. Street Frontage Improvements — A raised channelization island at the driveway is required to limit access
to right -in and right -out only. No street frontage improvements are required along South 348`h Street. A 10-
foot right-of-way dedication is required.
16. Transportation — As a component of the Process 11 application, the applicant was required to undergo
traffic concurrency analysis pursuant to the state Growth Management Act; goals and policies of the Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan; and FWRC Chapter 19.90 Transportation Concurrency Management. The Public
Works Traffic Division found that all intersections impacted by one or more weekday evening peak hour
trips from the proposed development would meet City of Federal Way Level of Service (LOS) standards
with the City's programmed improvements. A Capacity Reserve Certificate (CRC) was issued by the Public
Works Department on May 20, 2014, for 36 new PM peak hour trips generated by the project.
Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant will be required to pay a traffic impact fee. Per FWRC 19.91,
fees will be calculated based on the impact fee schedule in effect at the time a complete building permit
application is filed.
17. Stormwater — The proposed development is required to provide full drainage review and to comply with the
2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) and the Federal Way Addendum to the 2009
KCSWDM. A detention tank is proposed to meet Conservation Flow Control Standards, discharging via a
dispersion trench into the City -owned Hylebos wetland area to the southwest. Prior to discharge, Stormwater
will be treated per the Enhanced Basic water quality menu using a sand filter.
18. Conditions of Approval —The following conditions of approval are attached to the Process 11 decision:
• Pedestrian pathways should be delineated by separate paved routings using a variation in paved texture
and color. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the proposed car wash, an inspection is
required to verify the pathway is constructed in an approved method of delineation, such as, brick or
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granite pavers, or stamped and colored concrete. Please contact Associate Planner Becky Chapin, 253-
835-2641, to schedule an inspection.
• No landscaping can be located within the discharge level spreader area. Prior to issuance of a certificate
of occupancy for the proposed car wash, all landscaping per the `redlined' approved landscape plan,
resubmitted June 30, 2014, must be installed. Please contact Associate Planner Becky Chapin, 253-835-
2641, to schedule a landscape inspection.
/ Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant is required to pay a traffic impact fee. Per FWRC 19.91,
fees are calculated based on the impact fee schedule in effect at the time a complete building permit
application was filed.
• Prior to building permit issuance, a 10-foot right-of-way dedication along South 3481 Street is required.
19. Additional Permits Required — The city is currently reviewing the associated building permits for the car
wash facility file #13-105660-CO, and the retaining walls file #14-104826-CO. The city issued a cease
activity notice for clearing, grading, and fill activities without a permit, file #14-103759-VO. The applicant
has started grading the site and brought in fill; however, all activities have stopped. No additional
clearing/grading or construction activities may begin until the building permits have been approved and
issued.
20. Decision Criteria — Staff finds the proposal is consistent with applicable site plan approval criteria required
for Process II as set forth in FWRC 19.60.050. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the city's
comprehensive plan; applicable provisions of FWRC Title 19 Zoning and Development Code; public health,
safety, and welfare; and streets and utilities in the area are adequate to serve the anticipated demand from the
proposal. The proposal is consistent with Community Design Guideline decisional criteria set forth in FWRC
ZD
Chapter 19.115.
Final construction drawings will be reviewed for compliance with specific regulations, conditions of approval,
and other applicable city requirements. These findings shall not waive compliance with future City of Federal
Way codes, policies, and standards relating to this development.
Prepared by: Becky. Chapin, Associate Planner
Findings for Process II Site Plan Approval
Extreme Clean Car Wash
Date: November 5, 2014
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