Staff Report and Decision_Stevenson Motel Emergency Housing
Land Use Process Decision
and Staff Report
May 3, 2023
I. Project Information
Permit Number(s): 22-105684-UP
Project Name: Stevenson Motel Emergency Shelter
City Staff Contact:
Becky Chapin Senior Planner
253-835-2641
becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com
Applicant:
Dan Wise
Catholic Community Services
100 23rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144
206.324.5401/ danw@ccsww.org
Property Owner:
ARAS Investment LLC Stevenson Motel
33330 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way, WA 98003
206.371.2617/ rameshrabadia22@hotmail.com
Property Address: 33330 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Parcel Number(s): 797820-0045
Zoning District: Community Business (BC)
Comprehensive Plan
Designation: Community Business
Adjacent Uses:
North: Commercial
South: Commercial
East: Residential
West: Pacific Hwy S with Commercial across the street
Project Description:
Change of use of the Stevenson Motel to use as an
emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
The 24-unit shelter will provide spaces for 40 people, up to
48 people, if couples are being sheltered. The facility
includes case management services.
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II. Background
The request received December 19, 2022, is for a change of use from an existing motel use to
emergency shelter. The shelter will provide spaces for 40 people on average, or 48 people if couples
are being sheltered. Individuals have access to case management. No site work or tenant
improvements are proposed with the change of use application. Per FWRC 19.15.025, when a new
use is proposed to occupy an existing building or site, a zoning compliance review is required. Any
new use that required Process III (not as a result of SEPA review) is required to receive Process III
‘Project Approval’ for the change of use – zoning compliance review process. See Attachments A for
the site plan.
Vicinity Map
Parcel
SITE
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III. Statement of Findings
1. Zoning Compliance
Zoning Consistency
Proposed Use Allowed
Emergency Housing and Shelter ✓Yes
FWRC 19.220.105 Required Provided
Minimum Lot Size None N/A
Front Setback 5-ft No changes to existing
building
Side Setback 5-ft No changes to existing
building
Rear Setback 20-ft No changes to existing
building
Height1 45 ft – 55 ft No changes to existing
building
Parking
Efficiency units: 1.0 per
unit + one per two
employees
29 stalls
Special Notes
All notes are applicable Refer to Comment 12,
below
2. Decisional Criteria – Pursuant to FWRC 19.65.100 and based on the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions contained in this Staff Report, the following for the project are true:
(a) The proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan; and,
• The proposal is consistent with the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan; see the
Comprehensive Plan related section of this report.
(b) The proposal does not meet all applicable provisions of Title 19; and,
• The proposal is consistent with all applicable regulations except the separation
requirements applicable to emergency housing and shelter uses as detailed in this
report.
(c) The proposal is consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare; and,
• The Community Development and Public Works Departments, along with
Lakehaven Water & Sewer District and South King Fire & Rescue, have
reviewed the project for conformance with codes designed to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare.
(d) The streets and utilities in the area of the subject property are adequate to serve the
anticipated demand from the proposal; and,
• The streets and utilities in the area of the subject property are adequate to serve
the anticipated demand from the proposal; see the Transportation, Water &
Sewer, and Stormwater related sections of this report.
(e) The proposed access to the subject property is at the optimal location and
configuration; and,
• The subject property is served by an existing driveway off Pacific Hwy South;
see the Transportation-related sections of this report.
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(f) Traffic safety impacts for all modes of transportation, both on and off site, are
adequately mitigated;
• Traffic safety impacts for all modes of transportation, both on and off site, are
adequately mitigated; see the Transportation-related sections of this report.
(g) The proposal is not subject to the requirements of FWRC Chapter 19.115,
Community Design Guidelines.
• No changes to the building or site are proposed to trigger Community Design
Guideline compliance.
3. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) – Pursuant to FWRC 14.15.030 (Categorical
Exemptions – Flexible Thresholds), the project was determined to be SEPA exempt as no
improvements are being proposed to the existing building.
4. Public Comment & Notice – Pursuant to FWRC 19.65.070, a Notice of Application was
prepared and distributed in the Federal Way Mirror, the property was posted, the notice
was posted on the City’s website, and a copy was mailed to those property owners within
300 feet, as required by City code.
The City received written comments on this land use application. Those comments were
considered prior to the issuance of this decision and are included in Attachment B. The
applicant provided a response letter to the comments included in Attachment C.
5. These findings are based on a review of city documents and items submitted by the
applicant and received on December 19, 2022, and resubmitted February 1, 2023,
February 3, 2023, February 9, 2023, and March 6, 2023.
6. The proposal is consistent with ensuring that the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens
of the city is preserved. See comment 12, Compliance with Special Regulations and
Notes, FWRC 19.220.105, for more details.
7. The proposal meets all applicable zoning standards as demonstrated by the Table
contained in this document, except the proposal is inconsistent with the separation
requirement applicable to the use in Special Regulations and Notes (2).
8. Comprehensive Plan - The Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) designation for
the subject property is Community Business. The FWCP contains the following goals and
policies that support the proposal:
• HP21 Promote fair housing access to all persons without discrimination.
o The proposed emergency shelter and associated services are offered to those
seeking them without prerequisites or requirements to participate in
programming.
• HG7 Develop a range of housing opportunities that meet the requirements of people
with special housing needs, including the elderly, mentally ill, victims of domestic
abuse, and persons with physical and/or developmental disabilities.
o The proposed emergency shelter, an allowed use in the BC zone, will provide
emergency lodging and dedicated supportive services. The goal of the shelter
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is to make homelessness brief, tailoring services to address barriers to
housing by utilizing all available resources within the community.
• HG8 Develop emergency shelter and transitional housing facilities for the homeless.
o The applicant proposes the use of the Stevenson Hotel for twelve months to
use as emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Federal
Way and South King County.
• HP44 Emergency shelters should be permitted and regulated to ensure there are
adequate opportunities to locate them within the City, to avoid overconcentration of
facilities, to ensure that such facilities and housing are properly managed, and to
avoid or mitigate significant impacts on existing residential neighborhoods or other
surrounding use.
o The proposed emergency shelter is reviewed for compliance with applicable
code regulations, specifically, FWRC 19.220.105, Emergency Housing and
Shelters, an allowed use in the BC zone.
9. Review Process – The proposed change of use from Motel to Emergency Shelter in the
Community Business (BC) zone is subject to FWRC 19.15.025, ‘Zoning and Use Review
Process for New Tenants – Change of Use at a Developed Site.’ If the new use requires a
Process III in the use zone chart (FWRC 19.220.105), then Process III is the required
review for the change of use zoning compliance. The change of use review is subject to
the development review procedures of Process III, set forth in FWRC Chapter 19.65. The
proposal meets the decisional criteria found in this Chapter.
10. Environmental Review – The proposal has been reviewed for SEPA compliance, as
described in this Staff Report.
11. Nonconformance – The existing site is nonconforming in regards to site development
standards. Per FWRC 19.30.090, all nonconforming aspects of a development must be
brought into conformance if:
• An applicant proposes to add to the subject property either 2,500 square feet of new
gross floor area or more, or 25 percent of the gross floor area or more of the
building(s) on the subject property, whichever is less, within any consecutive 36-
month time period commencing at the time of building permit issuance; or
• The property is abandoned.
Per FWRC 19.15.025(1), any new use shall comply with only those standards of the use
zoning charts that are directly related to the new use as determined by the director. Other
nonconforming aspects of the site which are not made nonconforming as a result of the
change of use are not required to be brought into conformance as a result of this
subsection.
The change of use request does not propose site improvements or building
additions/expansions. The existing structures (per motel use zone chart standards) is
currently nonconforming as it is located within required yard setbacks. The proposed
emergency shelter use zone chart has larger required setbacks than the existing use. The
director has determined that the proposal is not required to meet the use-specific setbacks
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for the existing structure as the new use is not making the structures more
nonconforming. Future site improvements must meet code required setbacks.
As there are no proposed additions or expansions to the existing buildings, and no
changes to the site or landscaping, compliance with site and building development
regulations is not required for the proposal.
12. Compliance with Special Regulations and Notes – The proposal complies with most but
not all of FWRC 19.220.105, Emergency Housing and Shelter, Special Regulations and
Notes, that are directly related and applicable to the proposed new use as detailed below.
• The city may permit these uses only if:
a. The proposed emergency housing and shelter is distanced at least 1,000 ft.
from:
i. Any other emergency housing and shelter; or
ii. Public schools;
As measured from the nearest points of each such property.
o Per FWRC 19.05.050 E definitions, “Emergency Housing and Shelter” means
any permanent structure that provides temporary shelter or accommodations for
individuals or families who are currently homeless or at imminent risk of
becoming homeless and may include day and warming centers that do not
provide overnight accommodations.
o The Federal Way Day Center, located at 33505 13th Place South, is within 1,000
ft of the Stevenson Motel property, Attachment D.
o The Day Center provides temporary shelter and accommodations for adults who
are homeless and vulnerably housed, and is a day center that does not provide
overnight accommodations. Specifically, the Day Center offers an indoor day
center space with showers, laundry, space for meal preparation, and other
services that provide temporary shelter and accommodations, but not overnight
accommodations, to individuals and/or families who are currently homeless or at
imminent risk of becoming homeless. As a result, the Day Center meets the
definition of Emergency Housing and Shelter under FWRC.
o As a result, after review of existing uses within 1,000 feet of the subject property,
including the city’s list of licensed emergency housing and shelters, the proposed
Stevenson Motel Emergency Shelter is within 1,000 ft of another emergency
housing and shelter use.
o The proposed subject property is therefore not in compliance with FWRC
19.220.105, Special Regulations and Notes, 2(a)(i).
b. The facility and program secure and maintain all licenses and/or approvals as
required by the state.
o Per the Catholic Community Services of King County Stevenson Hotel
Shelter Narrative, submitted by the applicant on February 3, 2023, (project
narrative) the agency implements a Services Agreement in all shelter
programs that includes client’s rights and responsibilities, code of conduct
for the space including complying with safety procedures; local, state, and
federal laws; and community conduct standards.
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c. The property is situated proximate to, and has convenient access to, public
transportation, shopping, health care providers, and other services and facilities
frequently utilized by the residents of the property.
o The property is located on Pacific Hwy near 336th, public transportation is
readily available and the Catholic Community Services (CCS) service team
will connect clients to housing, healthcare, behavioral healthcare,
transportation, food resources etc. within the immediate area and beyond as
needed.
d. The program will be operated under the authority of a reputable governing board,
social service, or government agency, or proprietor, to whom staff are
responsible and who will be available to city officials, if necessary, to resolve
concerns pertaining to the facility.
o Catholic Community Services (CCS) has served the King County area for
greater than 100 years. CCS successfully operates multiple non-congregate
shelter and enhanced shelter programs.
e. The facility will have staffing, supervision, and security arrangements
appropriate to the number of residents and to its hours of operation.
o Per the project narrative, a program Manager will supervise the shelter team.
An Advocate Supervisor who will supervise 24/7 shelter advocate team. The
advocate team also controls access to the shelter and secures the space from
non-participants. A Case Manager will help connect shelter clients to
housing. A Janitor will ensure that the rooms are kept up to community
standards. The team is connected to CCS’s regional services including the
Counseling and Recovery and Wellness program, Rapid Rehousing and
partner medical providers. A Facilities team provides support to the shelter.
The program manager works with the Facilities Team to address routine and
emerging facilities and operation’s needs.
f. The facility will not create unreasonable impacts on traffic, public utilities and
services or on nearby residences.
o CCS will follow Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design standards
(CPTED); CCS implements a Services Agreement in all shelter programs
that lays out a client’s rights and responsibilities. This includes the code of
conduct for the space including complying with safety procedures; local,
state and federal laws; and community conduct standards. Refer to comments
13-19 below for traffic, public utilities, and service impacts.
g. The facility is in compliance with applicable health, fire, building, and safety
requirements.
o Per the project narrative, CCS developed Safety and Accident Prevention
Guidelines for management, supervisors, and employees to help identify and
eliminate hazards that may develop during work. Full implementation of the
Safety and Accident Prevention Guidelines sections ensures compliance with
applicable laws and regulations, including the Washington Administrative
Code (WAC) 296-24 part A-1, and is based on WAC 296-800, the Safety and
Health Core Rules of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act
(WISHA).
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o South King Fire & Rescue and the City’s Building Department had no
comments on the proposal as this is an existing building with no site
improvements.
h. The housing will operate under a written community engagement plan, approved
by the governing agency, board, or official, which must address, at a minimum:
(i) how the facility will engage with the community; (ii) how the facility will
respond to community complaints or concerns; and (iii) who is the point of
contact for the community. The plan shall be provided to the city prior to
occupancy and shall be updated and provided to the city as substantive changes
are made to the plan.
o Per the Catholic Community Services of King County Stevenson Hotel
Shelter Narrative, CCS strives for the balance to operate with the minimum
number of rules/expectations necessary to keep the programs safe and to
serve as many vulnerable people as possible.
o Staffing at the facility will include a team of Advocates who provide 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, staffing and engagement with people at the
shelter. The advocate team also controls access to the shelter and secures the
space from non-participants.
o The Care Review Team is composed of members of the CCS King County
Admin team, Division Directors over a variety of programs in King County,
as well as leadership from CCS’s Behavioral Health Division. The team also
includes direct staff involved with the specific client and management with
that specific program, as well as outside providers connected to this client up
for review. The Care Review process has been developed in order to bring
best practices across all CCSKC programs. Care review seeks to prioritizing
safety in our programs while also trying to come up with a plan that supports
a person moving out of the crisis of homelessness and into a stable housing
resource.
o Catholic Community Services has a comprehensive Services Policies and
Procedures Manual for all of our services. It is available upon request. A
copy of the policy manual index is being submitted with this application.
o The applicant completed the City of Federal Way Emergency Housing and
Emergency Shelter License application. A point of contact has been provided
with the license document.
• The housing will operate under a written operational plan that will include, at a
minimum, the following:
a. Residents must be referred by providers of housing and services for people
experiencing homelessness. Direct intake of residents at the site, without prior
referral, is not allowed.
o As detailed in the project narrative, the Stevenson Hotel Shelter will accept
referrals from the Federal Way Day Center, local outreach teams such as
CREW and REACH, and referrals from area providers. Referrals are
reported to the shelter funder, the King County Regional Homeless
Authority. All referrals are coordinated offsite and there is no walk-up
screening at the shelter.
b. A description of transit, pedestrian and bicycle access from the subject site to
services and schools must be provided to residents.
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o The CCS service team helps people connect to services including but not
limited to: housing, healthcare, behavioral healthcare, transportation, health
insurance, food resources, resolve outstanding criminal issues such as
warrants, employment searches, connections to schooling, and connections to
public benefits.
o The property is located on Pacific Hwy near 336th, public transportation is
readily available.
c. An operations plan must be provided that addresses the following elements:
i. Roles and responsibilities of key staff;
o Staffing: Program Manager who will supervise the shelter team. An
Advocate Supervisor who will supervise 24/7 shelter advocate team. The
advocate team also controls access to the shelter and secures the space from
non-participants. A Case Manager will help connect shelter clients to
housing. A Janitor will ensure that the rooms are kept up to community
standards. The team is connected to CCS’s regional services including the
Counseling and Recovery and Wellness program, Rapid Rehousing and
partner medical providers. A Facilities team provides support to the shelter.
The program manager works with the Facilities Team to address routine and
emerging facilities and operation’s needs.
ii. Site/facility management, including a security and emergency plan;
o The advocate team also controls access to the shelter and secures the space
from non-participants.
iii. Site/facility maintenance;
o A Facilities team provides support to the shelter. The program manager
works with the Facilities Team to address routine and emerging facilities and
operation’s needs.
iv. Occupancy policies, consistent with Chapter 59.18 RCW, including resident
responsibilities and a code of conduct that includes, at a minimum, a
prohibition on threatening and unsafe behavior; and the on-site use and sale
of illegal drugs;
o CCS implements a Services Agreement in all shelter programs that lays out a
client’s rights and responsibilities. This includes the code of conduct for the
space including complying with safety procedures; local, state and federal
laws; and community conduct standards.
o CCS intentionally seek to engage individuals with behaviors that can be
challenging and expect that clients may have unaddressed mental health
issues, significant medical concerns, and substance use. CCS knows that
clients also come to us with their own histories of trauma, and that the very
experience of homelessness is itself traumatic. In the event that a shelter
client displays behavior that is not in alliance with community standards, the
shelter staff can refer a client to the CCS Care Coordination services.
v. Access to human and social services, including a staffing plan and expected
outcome measures;
o CCS provides services in alignment with the national best practice models of
trauma-informed care and harm reduction. All clients have access to case
management. The advocates provide 24/7 on-site services and help people
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connect to case management. The service team helps people connect to
services including but not limited to: housing, healthcare, behavioral
healthcare, transportation, health insurance, food resources, resolve
outstanding criminal issues such as warrants, employment searches,
connections to schooling, and connections to public benefits.
vi. Procedures for maintaining accurate and complete records.
o All CCS programs that provide services to community members
experiencing homelessness utilize HIMS to track client information. CCS has
been participating in HMIS since 2014. CCS program leadership participate
in CAPER (Case conferencing, Assessment, Prioritization, Engagement, and
Referral) team. The CAPER team is responsible for coordinating referrals to
housing resources through the King County Coordinated Entry System and
agency housing partnerships. CAPER develops and maintains an agency
wide By Name List for single adults that incorporates data from the CCS
HMIS records, King County HMIS, vulnerability and assessment tools, and
case conferencing notes.
• Providers and/or managing agencies shall have either a demonstrated experience
providing similar services to people experiencing homelessness, and/or certifications
or academic credentials in an applicable human service field, and/or applicable
experience in a related program with people experiencing homelessness.
o Per the project narrative, CCS successfully operates multiple non-congregate
shelter programs and 24/7 enhanced shelters operated out of local motels,
providing safe shelter during the pandemic. CCS operates three hotel based
enhanced shelter programs providing emergency shelter to over 300
individuals.
o In addition to hotel based enhanced shelter programs, CCS has experience
operating non-congregate shelter programs based out of various types of
facilities.
• For health and safety reasons, the sponsor and/or managing agency shall take all
reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification information, including
full name and date of birth, from current and prospective residents, and shall keep a
log containing this information.
o According to the project narrative, at the time of intake, CCS enters all
clients’ information into the agency and regional Homeless Information
Management System. This includes identifying demographic information. In
the event that a client does not have a photo identification, the program has
the capacity to provide a Clarity ID that is affiliated with the HMIS system.
This ensures that staff can verify the identity of all clients at the shelter. The
program staff keep an electronic log of daily activity at the program site. This
is reviewed by the Division Director weekly. Client case notes are kept in
HMIS and reviewed by the Program Manager weekly. In addition, case notes
are reviewed twice a year to ensure compliance with the agency standards
through the CCS King County Quality Improvement team.
• Should the provider become aware of a current or prospective resident who has an
active felony warrant, it shall follow a protocol to work with the participant to resolve
any outstanding warrants with applicable legal authorities.
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o CCS provides services in alignment with the national best practice models of
trauma-informed care and harm reduction. All clients have access to case
management. The advocates provide 24/7 on-site services and help people
connect to case management. The service team helps people connect to
services including but not limited to: housing, healthcare, behavioral
healthcare, transportation, health insurance, food resources, resolve
outstanding criminal issues such as warrants, employment searches,
connections to schooling, and connections to public benefits.
• All facilities are required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of FWRC Chapter
12.35, unless operated as a result of inclement weather, natural disaster, or similar
event.
o All CCS worksites sites with 11 or more employees must have a Safety
Committee. Sites with fewer than 11 employees and no designated Safety
Committee must conduct quarterly employee safety meetings. The Stevenson
Hotel Shelter will be incorporated into the Safety Committee of the nearby
Federal Way Family Center. There is a Disaster Plan for each Family Center
and incorporated programming. The Disaster Plan (available upon request)
details the communication plan, emergency supply plan, and incident
management system. The Safety Committee minutes, policies and procedures
are communicated to all staff during monthly team meetings. Clients are
informed of safety evacuation procedures. In specifically looking at the
Stevenson location, there are no concerns with meeting the lighting standards
in the City of Federal Way code.
13. Transportation Concurrency – Public Works Traffic Division reviewed the proposal and
staff does not anticipate the proposed emergency shelter will generate more traffic than
the existing motel/hotel use. No concurrency review is required.
14. Transportation Impact Fee – A transportation impact fee is not required.
15. Access – The site will utilize the existing driveway access off Pacific Highway South.
16. Street Improvements – With no improvements or expansion of the site, the proposal is
not expected to meet the 25 percent threshold criteria as identified in the FWRC
19.135.030. As such, right of way or frontage improvements along the subject property
are not required.
17. Stormwater – Public Works Development Services Division reviewed the proposed
change of use application and found it does not trigger storm improvements as no site
improvements are being proposed.
18. Water/Sewer – Lakehaven Water & Sewer District is the water and sewer service
provider. Lakehaven has no comment on this application/project, as based on the
submittal it appears no existing and/or future Lakehaven water/sewer system facilities
will be required, desired, or affected by the proposed land use action. If any water or
sewer utility conflicts are encountered, applicant should promptly contact Lakehaven for
additional information.
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19. South King Fire & Rescue – South King Fire & Rescue reviewed the proposal and has no
comments.
20. Additional Permitting – At this time, no improvements to the site or additions to the
building are proposed. If future improvements and/or additions to the site are proposed, it
is the applicant’s responsibility to identify and obtain all required City, State, federal, and
other agency permits as may be required.
21. Approval Duration – Per FWRC 19.15.100(2), “. . .the applicant must substantially
complete construction for the development activity, use of land, or other actions approved
and complete the applicable conditions listed in the use process II decision within five
years after the final decision of the city on the matter, or the decision becomes void. If a
land-use petition is filed under Chapter 36.70C RCW in King County superior court, the
time limits of this section are automatically extended by the length of time between the
commencement and final termination of that litigation. If the development activity, use of
land, or other action approved under this chapter includes phased construction, the time
limits of this section may be extended in the decision on the application, to allow for
completion of subsequent phases.” Time extensions to the decision may be requested
before the lapse of approval following the provisions listed in FWRC 19.15.110.
IV. Conclusions
The proposed Process III application has been determined to be consistent with the FWCP; and with
the public health, safety, and welfare; the streets and utilities in the area of the subject property are
adequate to serve the anticipated demand from the proposal; the proposed access to the subject
property is at the optimal location and configuration for access. However, due to the separation
requirement of FWRC 19.220.105, Special Regulations and Notes 2(a)(i), the project is found to be
noncompliant with applicable provisions of the FWRC, and the proposed development is therefore
not consistent with the decisional criteria required under FWRC.
V. Decision
Based upon the application materials and submitted plans, Attachments A through D, and the
information contained in this Staff Report and Decision dated May 3, 2023, the Community
Development Director hereby denies the application.
VI. Signature
Except as provided for in FWRC 19.15.045(4) (Vesting), this land-use decision does not waive
compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and standards relating to this
development. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Becky Chapin at 253-
835-2641 or becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Keith Niven, AICP, CEcD
Community Development Director
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Appeals
Pursuant to FWRC 19.05.360, the effective date of issuance of this decision is three calendar days
following the date of this Staff Report & Decision. According to FWRC 19.65.120(1), this land-use
decision may be appealed by the applicant; any person who submitted written comments or
information; any person who has specifically requested a copy of the decision; or, the city. In
compliance with FWRC 19.65.120(2), a written notice of appeal must be delivered to the Community
Development Department within 14 calendar days after issuance of the decision. The appeal must be
accompanied by cash or a check, payable to the City of Federal Way, in the amount of the fee as
established by the City. The notice of appeal must contain a statement identifying the decision being
appealed, along with a copy of the decision; a statement of the alleged errors in the director’s
decision, including identification of specific factual findings and conclusions of the director disputed
by the person filing the appeal; and the appellant’s name, address, telephone number, and any other
information to facilitate communications with the appellant. Appeals are governed by Process IV
(Federal Way Hearing Examiner).
Request for Change in Valuation
Pursuant to FWRC 19.65.100(4)(i), affected property owners may request a change in valuation for
property tax purposes, notwithstanding any program of revaluation.
VII. Attachments
A. Site Plan, received Dec. 19, 2022
B. Public Comments (Petition/List)
C. Applicant Response to Public Comment, dated Feb. 9, 2023
D. Map of Emergency Housing and Shelters within 1,000 ft.
Distribution List:
Becky Chapin, Senior Planner
Sarah Bridgeford, Community Services Manager
George Hauser, Construction Inspector
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Scott Sproul, Building Official
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
Sean Nichols, South King Fire & Rescue
King County Assessor, assessor.info@kingcounty.gov
Property Owner, ARAS Investment LLC Stevenson Motel
Party of Record List/Petition