Twin Lakes Technical CommentsCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
May 21, 2021
Ms. Margaret Mizumoto
Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital
1060 SW 320th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
m.mizumoto@comcast.net
Re: File #21-100731-UP; TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMENTS
Twin Lakes Education Center Addition & Remodel, 1060 SW 320th Street, Federal Way
Dear Ms. Mizumoto:
City departments have the following comments in response to your February 25, 2021, and April 1, 2021,
submittals. Some comments provided herein are required and some are informative; others may be applicable
during future steps of the project. Comments in this letter need to be addressed prior to issuance of a land
use application decision, or as otherwise noted. Questions regarding technical review comments should be
addressed to the referenced staff representative. The Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) is available online at:
http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/FederalWay/.
Community Development – Planning Division
Stacey Welsh, (253) 835-2634, stacey.welsh@cityoffederalway.com
1. General – Technical comments made about an item on one sheet, or in a document, may necessitate
changes to other related sheets and documents. It is the applicant’s responsibility to determine any such
necessary adjustments. Please ensure consistent information is communicated throughout the plan set
and associated application materials.
2. Wetland – Please address the following comments:
a. While a portion of the addition appears to be proposed within the footprint of existing paved
surfaces (FWRC 19.145.110[5], “Critical Areas Exemption”), some of the addition is proposed within
the wetland buffer and the proposal does not meet the requirements in FWRC Chapter 19.145.440
(“Development Within Wetland Buffers”) and could not be approved without revisions/
modifications to the proposal.
b. Statements contained within the submitted February 22, 2021, critical areas report about the city
allowing a modification to the wetland buffer for the project because it is for educational purposes
are not accurate. Please review the November 18, 2020, letter (copy enclosed) for the last
correspondence from the city regarding the wetland buffer.
Ms. Margaret Mizumoto
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c. An item pertaining to the critical areas report peer review previously discussed in the March 25, 2021,
and April 14, 2021, letters remains outstanding. Please provide the following item to the Permit
Center through the electronic submittal process: a signature on the consultant authorization form
and the Resubmittal Form. Following receipt of all requested items, the city will authorize ESA to
begin their formal review. Technical comments from ESA will be provided to you at a later date.
3. Plan Set – Please address the following comments:
a. On Sheet S1.1 different types of shading are shown but there is no explanation of their significance.
b. Per FWRC 19.125.070(3)(a), landscape islands are required at the end of all rows of parking. An
island is required at the end of the new row of parking along the south side.
c. Per FWRC 19.125.060(2), 10 feet of Type III landscaping is required along the western property line
in the area of the addition. This area is also within a wetland buffer. Restoration and enhancement
within the buffer require a critical areas partial exemption and a restoration and enhancement plan
prepared by a qualified professional per FWRC 19.145.120(5).
4. Design Guidelines – Please address the following comments:
a. The east and west sides of the building are longer than 60 feet and are visible from a residential use
and zone. Both have façade modulation and need at least one more method per FWRC
19.115.060(2). In the April 2020 preapplication summary letter this requirement was noted, yet the
formal submittal does not adequately address it. If needed also see FWRC 19.115.100(5).
b. Per FWRC 19.115.050(4)(e), the project needs outdoor furniture, fixtures, and streetscape elements
incorporated into the site design.
c. Per FWRC 19.115.060(3)(b), the east and west sides of the building need to incorporate methods to
articulate blank walls in the area of the addition.
5. Public Comments – No public comments were received during the Notice of Application public comment
period that concluded on May 10, 2021.
6. Use Process III Decisional Criteria – Provide a narrative demonstrating how the proposal satisfies FWRC
19.65.100(2).
Public Works – Development Services Division
Kevin Peterson, (253) 835-2734, kevin.peterson@cityoffederalway.com
1. The following comments are provided at this time for informational purposes and will be required to be
accomplished as part of the project:
a. The existing jersey barrier at the eastern driveway shall either be removed or relocated out of the
city’s right of way.
b. The existing, eastern driveway and curb-cut shall be removed and replaced with a vertical curb and
gutter, planter strip, and city-standard sidewalk. A city right-of-way permit is required to perform
this work.
Ms. Margaret Mizumoto
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Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
Brian Asbury, 253-946-5407, BAsbury@lakehaven.org
1. The applicant still needs to apply to Lakehaven to have a separate water service connection/meter
installed for the existing residence on the property.
CLOSING
Please be aware that this review does not preclude the city from requesting additional information related to
any of the topics discussed above. Please submit revised application materials as appropriate, a letter explaining
how these comments have been addressed, and the completed “Resubmittal Information Form” (enclosed).
Pursuant to FWRC 19.15.050, if an applicant fails to provide additional information to the city within 180
days of being notified by mail that such information is requested, the application shall be deemed null and
void and the city shall have no duty to process, review, or issue any decision with respect to such an
application. Extension requests submitted 30 days prior to the lapse of the 180-day notification that meet the
criteria listed in FWRC 19.15.050(2)(a-c) will be accepted.
The Department of Community Development is implementing safety protocols and modifying our services.
As a result, our doors will remain closed for in-person business. Staff will be able to serve customers
electronically by email (permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com), by electronic submittal (Document Upload Link
or https://www.cityoffederalway.com/node/4588), or by phone (253-835-2607). This practice is intended to
help protect our citizens, customers, and staff from potential exposure to the virus. We thank you for your
understanding in this matter.
If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact me at stacey.welsh@cityoffederalway.com, or
253 835-2634.
Sincerely,
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Principal Planner
enc: Letter from the City of Federal Way, November 18, 2020
Resubmittal Information Form
c: Kevin Peterson, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
Sarah James, sarajameslvt@gmail.com