21-102066 Smith Brothers NOA NOTICE OF MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION
Project Name: Smith Brothers Farms
Project Description: The proposal is for an approximately 55,000
square foot warehouse building for storage and distribution of
dairy products, including office space, loading docks, truck
parking, and employee parking. Landscaping, stormwater facility,
utilities, and associated site improvements are also included.
Applicant: Ben Eldridge, Barghausen Consulting Engineers,
18215 72nd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032, (425) 251-6222
Project Location: 34520 9th Avenue South
Parcels 926480-0060 and 926480-0070
Date Application Received: June 16, 2021
Date Determined Complete: July 14, 2021
Date of Notice of Application: July 23, 2021
Comment Due Date: August 9, 2021
Requested Decision and Other Permits Included with this Application: The applicant requests a Use Process III
decision (file #21-102066-UP) issued by the Director of Community Development pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code
(FWRC) Chapter 19.65. Additional permits and/or approvals in conjunction with the Use Process III decision include State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review (file #21-102067-SE) and transportation concurrency (file #21-100169-CN).
Environmental Documents: Environmental Checklist, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Trip Generation Estimate,
and Preliminary Technical Information Report
Development Regulations to Be Used for Project Mitigation: FWRC Title 14, “Environmental Policy”; Title 16,
“Surface Water Management”; and Title 19, “Zoning and Development Code.”
Consistency with Applicable City Plans and Regulations: The project will be reviewed for consistency with all
applicable policies and regulations, including but not limited to: Federal Way Comprehensive Plan; FWRC; King County
Surface Water Design Manual as amended by the City of Federal Way; Public Works Development Standards; Lakehaven
Water & Sewer System Design and Construction Standards; and South King Fire & Rescue Administrative Policies.
Public Comment & Appeals: Any person may submit written comments on the Use Process III application to the Director
of Community Development by August 9, 2021. Only the applicant, persons who submit written comments to the director,
or persons who specifically request a copy of the original decision may appeal the director’s decision. Comments can be
mailed to Department of Community Development, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA, 98003, or emailed to
planning@cityoffederalway.com.
Availability of File and Environmental Documents: The official project file and referenced environmental documents
are available for public review during normal business hours at the Community Development Department (address
above) or at the following website: https://www.cityoffederalway.com/node/1962.
Staff Contact: Senior Planner Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com
Published in the Federal Way Mirror July 23, 2021.