16-103021CITY OF CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
A�kFederal Way Federal Way, WA 3) 835-6325
7000
(253) 835-7000
www. cityoffederalway.. com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
June 30, 2016
Matthew Reichlin
1750 1 12"' Ave NE, Suite D-149
Bellevue, WA 98004
RE: File #16-103021-00-AD; REICHLiN ZONING/PARKING INQUIRY
Parcels 322104-9093 and 322104-9013 on Pacific Highway S
Dear Mr. Reichlin:
I am writing in response to your inquiry about parcels #322104-9093 and #322104-9013 on Pacific
Highway S and the potential to use these parcels to park trucks. The properties are currently zoned
Suburban Estate (SE), a district established for low density single-family residential use. The minimum
lot size is five acres.
Per Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.240.020, parking lots for oversized vehicles are only allowed
in the Commercial Enterprise (CE) zoning district. The CE district is established for warehouse, industrial
and manufacturing uses. The City's Comprehensive Plan identifies this property and the surrounding area
as "single family, medium density;" therefore, CE zoning would be incompatible. Additionally, SE
zoning prohibits oversize vehicle parking despite the asphalt parking pad already located on parcel
#322104-9093.
In regard to future development of the site, please be aware a stream crosses parcel 4322104-9013. Per
FWRC 19.145.270, no development may take place within the established stream buffer. Stream buffers
range in size from 35 to 100 feet depending upon the classification of the stream, and wetland buffers
from 40 to 225 feet might also apply. A wetland report and stream delineation report prepared by a
qualified professional will be required prior to any development activity.
Should you have any additional questions, please contact me at 253-835-2638 or
david.vandeweglie .cit 'offedeimlway.coin.
Sincerely,
Dave Van De Weghe
Senior Planner
Doc LD. 73968