Preap Conf Summary letter-signedCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
October 9, 2020
James Crabtree
Crabtree Surveying LLC
7328 104th Street East
Puyallup, WA 98373
office@crabtreesurveying.com
Re: File #20-102955-00-PC; PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
Bigelow Short Plat, 33406 38th Avenue South, Federal Way
Dear James Crabtree:
Thank you for participating in the preapplication conference with the City of Federal Way’s Development
Review Committee (DRC) held September 16, 2020. 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 Building
Divisions, Public Works Department, and representatives from Lakehaven Water and Sewer District and
South King Fire and Rescue. Some sections of the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) and relevant information
handouts are enclosed with this letter. Please be advised, this letter does not represent all applicable codes. In
preparing your formal application, please refer to the complete FWRC and other relevant codes for all
additional requirements that may apply to your project.
I, Chaney Skadsen (chaney.skadsen@cityoffederalway.com), am the key contact for your project. 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 me.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A proposed short subdivision of an existing 1.01-acre single-family residential lot into three lots. The property
is zoned Single-Family Residential (RS) 9.6.
MAJOR ISSUES
Outlined below is a summary of the major issues of your project based on the plans and information
submitted for preapplication 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
The area of the proposed lots shall not be less than the minimum lot size of 9,600 square feet per FWRC
19.200.010(1)(c).
Proposed driveways cannot be located between two lots, and parking areas may not be placed in a
required side yard pursuant to FWRC 19.130.240.
All residential subdivisions are required to provide open space in the amount of 15 percent of the gross
land area of the subdivision site per FWRC 18.55.060(2). All or some of the open space requirement may
be satisfied by a fee-in-lieu payment.
Public Works Traffic Division
Transportation Concurrency Management (FWRC 19.90) – A transportation concurrency permit with the
application fee of $1,721 (1 - 10 trips) is required for the proposed project.
Traffic Impact Fees (FWRC 19.91) - Traffic impact fees are required.
Street Frontage Improvement & Access Management (FWRC 19.135.260) – The development shall meet
frontage improvement and access management standards.
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
Chaney Skadsen, chaney.skadsen@cityoffederalway.com, (253) 569-1772
1. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designation – The city’s comprehensive plan designation for the subject
property is Single-Family Residential – High Density. The property is currently zoned Single-Family
Residential (RS) 9.6. Please be advised that any area established as an ingress/egress easement, flagpole,
access panhandle, or access tract for each property must be deducted from the underlying parcel lot size
per FWRC 19.05.120, definition of “Lot Area.” Please include this “net” lot area on the lot closure
calculations and short plat document.
2. Short Plat Process – Pursuant to FWRC 18.30.010, short plat applications are administratively processed
through the Department of Community Development. The administrative review process requires that
the Director of Community Development issue a decision on the short subdivision request and confirm
conformance with FWRC 18.30.110(2). Public notice of the complete short plat proposal is required per
FWRC 18.30.080, and a 15-day public comment period is provided. However, no public hearing will be
required unless an appeal is filed. A master land use application and short plat handout are enclosed;
relevant code sections can be accessed from www.codepublishing.com/WA/FederalWay.
Prior to construction of short plat improvements, engineering approval must be granted by the Public
Works Department. Please see Engineering Plans Reviewer Kerry Murdock’s comments for specific
information regarding engineering requirements.
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3. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) – Short subdivision applications and associated permits for less than
20 residential dwelling units are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Washington Administrative
Code (WAC) 197-11-800(6)(d). No environmental checklist is required.
4. Public Notice –Within 14 days of issuing the Letter of Complete Application, a Notice of Application will
be published in the Federal Way Mirror, posted on the subject property, placed at the city’s designated
notice boards, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. The city will
prepare notice boards for the subject property to be posted by the applicant.
5. Single-Family Residential Regulations – Existing and future residences must conform to the following bulk
and dimensional requirements of FWRC 19.200.010, “Detached Dwelling Units”; front yard – 20 feet;
side yard – 5 feet; and rear yard – 5 feet. Please refer to the FWRC 19.05.160, “Property Line” definition
for the flag lot setbacks illustration to see how the building setbacks should be applied.
Per 19.200.010(6)(c), lot coverage for residential uses is limited to 60 percent and includes all impervious
surfaces, such as driveways, walkways, patios, and roof overhangs. Maximum height of structures is 30
feet above average building elevation per FWRC 19.200.010.
Per FWRC 19.130.240(1)(a), a driveway and/or parking pad in a required front yard may not exceed 20
feet in width (except as specified in FWRC 19.130.240[1][b]) and may not be closer than five feet to any
side property line.
6. Open Space –All residential subdivisions are required to provide open space in the amount of 15 percent of
the gross land area of the subdivision site per FWRC 18.55.060(2). All or some of the open space
requirements may be satisfied by a fee-in-lieu payment at the discretion of the Parks Director, after
consideration of the city’s overall park plan, quality, location, and service area of the open space that
would otherwise be provided with the project. If the fee-in-lieu option is chosen, a written request to the
Parks Director is required. A copy of this request is a required component of the short plat application.
Open space fees shall be paid prior to recording the short plat. Refer to FWRC 19.100.070, “Timing of
Fee Payments.”
7. Tree Retention/Replacement – The city’s tree standards require each development/redevelopment to
maintain a tree unit density. The minimum tree density requirements for RS zones are 25 tree units per
acre. A tree retention plan prepared by a certified arborist, or a certified landscape architect, detailing how
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the subject property will meet tree unit density requirements shall be submitted with the short subdivision
application. Items required to be included in the plan are itemized in FWRC 19.120.040(2)(a) through (e).
The table below identifies tree unit values for retained and replacement trees.
FWRC 19.120.130-2 – Tree Unit Credits
Retained Trees Tree Unit Credit
Existing Tree 1" to 6" d.b.h. 1.0
Existing Tree > 6" to 12" d.b.h. 1.5
Existing Tree > 12" to 18" d.b.h. 2.0
Existing Tree > 18" to 24" d.b.h. 2.5
Existing Tree > 24" d.b.h. 3.0
Replacement Trees
Replacement Tree - Small (Mature canopy area < 450 SF) .50
Replacement Tree - Medium (Mature canopy area 450 to 1,250 SF) 1.0
Replacement Tree - Large (Mature canopy area > 1,250 SF) 1.5
8. Clearing & Grading – A clearing and grading plan addressing items listed in FWRC 19.120.040(1)(a)
through (j) is required with a short subdivision application. Prior to beginning clearing and grading
activities, all trees/vegetation that are to be preserved within and adjacent to the construction area shall
be clearly marked and protected per guidelines prescribed within FWRC 19.120.160.
9. Design Criteria and Improvements – Short plats are subject to the subdivision design and improvements
criteria set forth in FWRC Chapters 18.55 and 18.60, respectively. It is the responsibility of the applicant
to identify how the proposed short subdivision meets applicable design and improvements criteria and is
therefore entitled to the land division.
10. Sewage Disposal – The applicant must provide documentation that each lot in the subdivision will either
connect to the sanitary sewer system or provide an on-site septic system. Wherever feasible, all lots in the
short plat shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system; see the comments from Lakehaven Water &
Sewer District, below. If connection to the sanitary sewer system is not feasible, on-site sewage disposal
may be utilized. The city does not have any code provisions requiring connection to the sanitary sewer
system. The design and construction of the septic system must be approved by the Public Health-Seattle &
King County. Provide a copy of their Subdivision Pre-Application Report. If on-site septic systems are
provided, prior to short plat recording, the applicant must obtain the Public Health-Seattle & King County
signature on the short plat document and provide a copy of their signed Application for Final Subdivision.
11. School Access Analysis – Pursuant to FWRC 18.55.070, pedestrian and bicycle access should be provided
for established or planned safe school routes, bikeways, trails, transit stops, and general circulation. Please
provide an analysis of access routes for schools serving this proposed short plat. Contact Jennifer
Thomas, Federal Way Public Schools. at 253-945-2071 for information about the school access analysis
requirements and assignment information.
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12. School Impact Fees – School impact fees are due at the time of the building permit application for new
dwelling units. This fee amount is subject to change as determined annually by the Federal Way School
District. For up-to-date fees, please check with the city’s Permit Center at 253-835-2607, or
permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com.
13. Administrative Fees – Please contact the city’s Permit Center for the current short subdivision review fees
at 253-835-2607, or permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com. The applicant will also be responsible for
transportation concurrency, engineering review (EN), and King County recording fees.
14. Approval Duration – Short plat approval expires five years from the date of approval per FWRC 18.30.260.
Engineering plans must be approved, improvements constructed, and the plat must be recorded within
the five-year time period. Pursuant to FWRC 18.05.090, no less than 60 days prior to the lapse of
approval, the applicant may request a two-year time extension for the plat approval.
15. Recording – The applicant will record the short plat with the King County Recorder’s Office subsequent to
Public Works Department approval of submitted as-built plans. Prior to recording the short plat, all
surveying and monumentation must be complete. In addition, all other required improvements must be
substantially completed as determined by the departments of Community Development and Public
Works. The open space fee-in-lieu must be paid in full prior to recording.
PUBLIC WORKS – TRAFFIC DIVISION
Soma Chattopadhyay, PE, soma.chattopadhyay@cityoffederalway.com, (253) 835-2731
Transportation Concurrency Analysis (FWRC 19.90)
1. Based on the submitted materials for two new residential units and one existing residential unit, using the
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation – 10th Edition, land use code 210, the
proposed project is estimated to generate approximately two new weekday PM peak hour trips.
Alternatively, the applicant may submit a site-specific trip generation study for the proposed
development. At a minimum, the trip generation study shall include three studies for similar land use and
settings. The methodology for determining the trip generation shall be based upon the guidelines
established in the most recent edition of the ITE Trip Generation Handbook.
2. A concurrency permit is required for this development project. The PW Traffic Division will perform a
concurrency analysis to determine if adequate roadway capacity exists during the weekday PM peak
period to accommodate the proposed development. 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).
3. The estimated fee for the concurrency permit application is $1,721 (1 – 10 trips). This fee is an estimate and
based on the materials submitted for the preapplication meeting. The concurrency application fee must be
paid in full at the time the concurrency permit application is submitted with the land use application. The
fee may change based on any changes in the estimated weekday PM peak hour trips as identified in the
concurrency application. 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.
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Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) (FWRC 19.91)
1. Based on the submitted materials for two new residential units and one existing, the estimated traffic
impact fee is $8,502. Please note, the actual impact fee will be calculated based on the fee schedule in
effect at the time a completed building permit application is filed and paid prior to permit issuance
(FWRC 19.100.070[3][a]). For a change in use for which no building permit is required, the fee shall be
calculated and paid based on the impact fee schedule in effect on the date of an approved change of use.
Street Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135) and Access Management (FWRC 19.135)
1. All lots shall be accessed by a public street right-of-way (FWRC 18.55.020). However, in certain cases,
lots may be accessed by an ingress/egress and utilities easement or alley subject to the requirements
established in the City of Federal Way Public Works Development Standards.
2. The proposed four lots shall be accessed by a 25-foot wide ingress/egress private easement with 20-foot
wide pavement and five-foot sidewalk; and shall be built from the north property line. Thirty-eighth
Avenue South shall be extended and end to the north of property line. A private driveway serving a
maximum of two lots shall be 20 feet wide with 16 feet of minimum pavement.
3. The furthest point of the building envelope is greater than 150 feet in length from the approved fire
apparatus access road. Please see the fire division comments.
4. Streetlights are required according to city standards.
5. A single-family residential home shall have only one driveway. Lot One requires closing one driveway.
6. For driveway cuts that serve only residential uses, the maximum driveway width is the greater of 20 feet
for a two way driveway, or ten feet for each parking stall, and ten feet for a one way driveway, but may
not exceed 30 feet on the front property line.
7. 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
are available through the Public Works Development Services Division. These modification requests
currently have a nominal review fee of $345.00.
8. Tapers and transitions beyond the project frontage may be required as deemed necessary for safety
purposes. The taper rate shall be WS2/60, or as directed by the Public Works Director.
9. Driveways serving a single-family dwelling unit abutting two streets should be at least 25 feet from the
beginning of the street radius.
10. The applicant needs to provide documentation that they have access rights to the easement for
neighboring lots.
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PUBLIC WORKS – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Kerry Murdock, kerry.murdock@cityoffederalway.com, 253-835-2746
Major Issues/Considerations
1. A Surface and Stormwater Utility System Development Charge is required. System development charges
(SDCs) are one-time fees that will be paid at the time of development and are intended to recover a share
of the cost of system capacity needed to serve growth.
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) and the City of Federal Way Addendum to the manual. This project
meets the requirements for a Simplified Drainage Review. At the time of land use site plan preliminary
short plat submittal, a preliminary Technical Information Report (TIR), or Written Drainage Assessment,
addressing the relevance of the project to the nine core and five special requirements of the KCSWDM
will be required.
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. The city will accept treatment systems which are listed on the Department of
Ecology’s General Use Level Designation (GULD) for the required level of water quality treatment.
3. Because the proposed project is a subdivision project that is within the UGA, OR is on a site/parcel less
than five acres in size, THEN flow control BMPs for plat infrastructure improvements (e.g. road and
sidewalk, etc.) of these projects shall meet the requirements described in Section 1.2.9.3.2 for “Small
Road Improvement and Urban Road Improvement Project BMP Requirements.” The city may consider
roadside ditches along the potentially required private driveway serving three or four lots to satisfy these
requirements. Implementation of flow control BMPs required for/on the individual lots of the
subdivision may be deferred until a permit is obtained for construction on each lot and is therefore
optional. Lots 2 and 3 will be charged a separate Surface and Stormwater Utility System Development
Charge at the time of the building permit application.
4. If infiltration is proposed, soil logs prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer or septic designer must
be provided to verify infiltration suitability.
5. Detention and water quality facilities for short plats outside the City Center Core must be above ground
(i.e. open pond). For short plats, the detention and water quality facilities shall be within a separate tract
that will be owned and maintained by the owners of the platted lots. Underground facilities are allowed
only with approval from the City of Federal Way Public Works Department.
6. The System Development Charge is based on the amount of new impervious surfaces added for any
development project. For calculating the SDC for development, impervious surface is expressed as an
Equivalent Service Unit: 1 ESU = 3,200 square feet (SF) of impervious surface added. Therefore, the
SDC = SF of new impervious surface added ÷ 3,200 x current SDC fee. A five percent administration fee
will be added to the total SDC. All SDC fees are payable at permit issuance. The current (2020) SDC is
$981.00 per ESU.
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7. Show the proposed location and dimensions of the detention and water quality facilities on the
preliminary plans.
8. If more than one acre will be disturbed during construction, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) construction stormwater permit may be required. Information regarding this permit
can be obtained from the Washington State Department of Ecology at 360-407-6048, or
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/construction/index.html.
9. If work is to be done below the ordinary high-water mark, a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) permit
may be required. Information regarding this permit can be obtained from the Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife.
Right-of-Way Improvements
1. See the Traffic Division comments from Traffic Engineer Soma Chattopadhyay for traffic related items.
2. If dedication of additional right-of-way is required to install street frontage improvements, the
dedication shall be conveyed to the city through a statutory warranty deed. The dedicated area must
have clear title prior to recording.
3. All stormwater treatment and detention requirements outlined above may apply to any improvements
within the public right-of-way.
Building (or EN) Permit Issues
1. Engineered plans are required for clearing, grading, road construction, and utility work. Plans must be
reviewed and approved by the city. Engineering review fees for short plats are charged $2,064 for the first
12 hours of review. Additional review time is charged at $172 per hour. 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, short plats and subdivisions are required to obtain a separate permit
for grading. Details and fees may be obtained from the Building Division.
3. to assist the applicant’s engineer in preparing the plans and TIR, 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 www.cityoffederalway.com/node/1467.
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
legal fees in the event the bond must be called. Upon completion of the installation of the 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.
5. 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
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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 cty. Maintenance for private roads
and drainage facilities, including short plats, remain the responsibility of the individual property owners.
6. 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 (TESC) 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.
LAKEHAVEN WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
Brian Ashbury, BAsbury@lakehaven.org
General
All Lakehaven development engineering related application forms, and associated standards information,
can be accessed at Lakehaven’s web pages: http://www.lakehaven.org/204/Development-Engineering.
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.
Water
A Water Certificate of Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with
any land use and/or building permit application (check with land use agency for requirement). The
certificate is valid for one year from the date of issuance. If a certificate is needed, allow one to two
working days to issue for typical processing. The 2020 cost for a Water Certificate of Availability is $80.00.
A Lakehaven Developer Extension (DE) Agreement will be required to construct new, abandon, and/or
modify existing water distribution system facilities (fire hydrant) for the proposed development. Possible
preliminary concepts include extension of new eight-inch water main east from the existing water main in
38th Avenue South, or replacement of the existing two-inch main north of the property with a new eight-
inch water main. Additional detail and/or design requirements can be obtained from Lakehaven by
completing and submitting a separate application to Lakehaven for either a Developer Pre-Design
Meeting or a DE Agreement. Lakehaven encourages owners/developers/applicants to apply for
Lakehaven processes separately to Lakehaven, and sufficiently early in the pre-design/planning phase to
avoid delays in overall project development.
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Depending on the ultimate layout of the subdivision, reservation of private water easement(s) will likely
be required across one or some of the new lots, for the benefit of other new lot supply lines (meter-to-
building). This private easement shall cover off-site property along the route of the affected portion of
the building supply line from the edge of public right-of-way, or Lakehaven easement, to the benefited
new lot(s).
The associated DE Agreement must achieve a point of either Substantial Completion or Acceptance, as
determined by Lakehaven, prior to activating any new water service connection(s).
Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven water service connection fees,
charges, and/or deposits (2020 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be determined
upon submittal of a service connection application(s) to Lakehaven. Connection charges are separate
from any DE fees, charges, and/or deposits and are due at the time of the application for service. All
Lakehaven fees, charges, and deposits are typically reviewed and adjusted (if necessary) annually, and are
subject to change without notice.
Water Service/Meter Installation, 1" sizes presumed: $689.60 fee (each). Actual sizes to be determined
by Lakehaven based on UPC plumbing fixture count(s).
Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Water: $4,503.95 per Equivalent Residential Units (ERU). 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 1.00 ERU. Please contact Lakehaven for
further detail.
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). The
certificate is valid for one year from the date of issuance. If a certificate is needed, allow 0ne to two
working days to issue for typical processing. The 2020 cost for a Sewer Certificate of Availability is $80.00.
A Lakehaven Developer Extension (DE) Agreement will be required to construct new, abandon, and/or
modify existing sanitary sewer system facilities necessary for the proposed development. Possible
preliminary concepts include extension of new eight-inch gravity sewer main east from the existing sewer
mains in 38th Avenue South, or extension of a new two-inch low-pressure sewer (LPS) main from the
existing three-inch LPS sewer main north of the property. LPS systems require individual private grinder
pumps for each individual residential lot. Additional detail and/or design requirements can be obtained
from Lakehaven by completing and submitting a separate application to Lakehaven for either a
Developer Pre-Design Meeting or a Developer Extension Agreement. Lakehaven encourages owners/
developers/applicants to apply for Lakehaven processes separately to Lakehaven, and sufficiently early in
the pre-design/planning phase to avoid delays in overall project development.
The associated DE Agreement must achieve a point of either Substantial Completion or Acceptance, as
determined by Lakehaven prior to activating any new sewer service connection(s).
Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven sewer service connection fees,
charges, and/or deposits (2020 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be determined
upon submittal of service connection application(s) to Lakehaven. Connection charges are separate from
any DE fees, charges, and/or deposits and are due at the time of application for service. All Lakehaven
fees, charges, and deposits are typically reviewed and adjusted (if necessary) annually, and are subject to
change without notice.
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Sewer Service Connection Permit: $517.20 fee (each).
Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Sewer: $4,297.07 per ERU. Please contact Lakehaven for further detail.
Service Agreement Charge(s), Private Grinder Pump Agreement: $140.00 (each if applicable).
County Document Recording Fees: $210.50 (+/- each if applicable).
SOUTH KING FIRE AND RESCUE
Chris Cahan, chris.cahan@southkingfire.org
Fire Hydrants
Fire hydrants are required to be within 350 feet of any lot line. An additional hydrant may be required to meet
this requirement.
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:
http://southkingfire.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/24.
Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction.
The access road exceeds 150 feet without an approved turn around.
Fire Sprinkler System
An NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system is required for all three lots. Due to the lack of an approved turnaround, all
three lots are required to be fully sprinkled. If the home on lot one remains, fire sprinklers are not required to
be retrofitted. However, for any new additions, or if the home is demolished and rebuilt, fire sprinklers will
be required.
CLOSING
This letter reflects the information provided at the preapplication meeting and is intended to assist you in
preparing plans and materials for a 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).
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.
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20-102955-00-PC Doc. I.D. 80745
If you have questions about an individual comment, please contact the appropriate department representative
noted above. Any general questions can be directed towards the me, your key project contact, Chaney
Skadsen, at (253)569-1772, or chaney.skadsen@cityoffederalway.com. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Chaney Skadsen
Associate Planner
enc: Bulletin 001, “Process III Submittal Requirements”
Bulletin 002, “Mailing Labels”
Bulletin 010, “Short Subdivision Submittal Requirements”
Bulletin 003, “Master Land Use Application”
School Access Analysis
Lakehaven Enclosures
c: Kerry Murdock, Engineering Plans Reviewer
Soma Chattopadhyay, Traffic Engineer
Chris Cahan, South King Fire & Rescue
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
Barry and Sandra Bigelow, scurry2@att.net