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June 5, 2012
Jennifer Taylor
WesTower Communications
7525 24`h Street, Suite #500
Mercer Island, WA 98040
CITY HALL
Way 33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cttyoffederaA,vay.com
RE: File #12-102034-00-UP; PROCESS I `DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL'
Clearwire TAC161, 30833 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way
Dear Ms. Taylor:
The City of Federal Way's Community and Economic Development Department has completed an
administrative land use review of the proposed Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF) addition of one
microwave dish antenna to an existing monopole at the above -mentioned site. The Process I application
was submitted and determined to be complete on May 9, 2012. Your proposal is found to be consistent
with provisions of Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Chapter 19.55, `Process I — Director's Approval'
and Chapter 19.255, `Personal Wireless Services Facilities.' Your Process I proposal is hereby
approved.
The Process I land use approval is supported by the following statement of facts:
1. Zoning & Land Use —The zoning designation for the subject property is Community Business (BC).
PWSFs are permitted in the BC zone pursuant to the zoning chart found in FWRC 19.220.120.
2. Review Process — According to submitted materials, the applicant proposes to modify their existing
telecommunications facility located at 30833 Pacific Highway South. The scope of the modifications
includes the addition of one new microwave dish, with a diameter of two feet, to the existing 154'
monopole. The addition of a "microcell" antenna to an existing PWSF is subject to Process I
Director's Approval pursuant to FWRC 19.15.030 `Review processes for improvements and additions
to developed sites'.
Cumulative Effects — The City must consider the cumulative visual effects of PWSFs mounted on
existing structures and/or located on a given permitted site in determining whether additional permits
may be granted so as to not adversely affect the visual character of the City. As shown on the site plan
and elevations the addition of one new microwave dish, classified as a "Microcell"', is not a
substantial increase to the existing site. The antenna does not increase the height of the monopole,
will blend with the existing antennas attached to the structure, and no changes to ground equipment or
setbacks are proposed. As such, the PWSF will not adversely affect the visual character of the City
and there is no proposed height increase.
' FWRC 19.05.130. "Microcell " means a wireless communication facility consisting of an antenna that is either:
(1) Four feet in height and with an area of not more than 580 square inches; or
(2) If a tubular antenna, no more than four inches in diameter and no more than six feet high_
Ms. Taylor
June 5, 2012
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4. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) — The project is exempt from SEPA review as it meets the
exemptions of WAC 197-11-800(25).
Process I Thresholds — The proposed improvements do not reduce required parking, landscaping,
buffering, open space, or public areas; do not change the location of utilities or easements; and create
no impacts to sensitive areas or significant trees.
CLOSING
The effective date of this decision is June 8, 2012, or three days from the date of this letter. Pursuant to
FWRC 19.55.050, any person who received notice of this administrative decision may appeal the decision
to the Federal Way Hearing Examiner by June 22, 2012. Any appeal must be in the form of a letter
delivered to the Department of Community and Economic Development with the established fee. The
appeal letter must contain a clear reference to the matter being appealed and a statement of the alleged
errors in the Director's decision. No work on the proposal can commence until the end of the appeal
period.
In that you are the only party of record, you may waive your right to appeal by submitting a letter to this
effect to the City of Federal Way, Community and Economic Development Department. Work on the site
may not commence until you have been issued the appropriate electrical permit.
This decision shall not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and standards
relating to this site. This Process I approval does not constitute approval of an electrical permit.
This Process I approval is valid for one year from the effective date of this decision. If no further action is
taken within one year, this decision will expire. A one-time, 180-day extension may be granted only if a
written request is submitted to the City's Community and Economic Development Department at least 30
days prior to the expiration of the decision.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Assistant Planner Becky Chapin at 253-
835-2634, or rebecca.chapin@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen
Planning Division Manager
for Patrick Doherty, Director
enc., Approved Site Plan
e: Becky Chapin, Assistant Planner
12-102034
Doc. I_D. 61303
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Applicant: Clearwire
1475 120,h Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
Site Name: TAC161 Federal Way #2
Project Address: 30833 Pacific Hwy S
Federal Way, WA 98023
Parcel Number: 0821049064
Application Type: Process 1 Review
Submitted to: City of Federal Way
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Clearwire is requesting permit approval to modify their existing telecommunications facility. The
scope of the modification includes the addition of one (1) new microwave dish with a diameter of
two feet (2') to the existing monopole. This project does not propose a new use on the property
and will not adversely affect the existing uses. This project does not include any ground disturbance.
ZONING DESIGNATION
The site is classified BC — Community Business. According to Federal Way Code Section 19.220.120
for Personal wireless service facility in the BC zone, PWSFs are allowed in the zone. This is not a
new PWSF; therefore it is subject to a Process 1 review.
5. New freestanding PWSFs are allowed subject to height limits and collocation provisions.
PWSFs are allowed on existing towers, on private buildings and structures, on publicly used
structures not located in public rights -of -way, on existing structures located in the BPA trail,
and on existing structures in appropriate public rights -of -way. Refer to FWRC 19.255.020 for
development standards applicable to allowed types of PWSFs.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
According to Federal Way Code Section 19.255.020 Development standards for Personal Wireless
Service Facilities:
The following development standards shall be followed in the design, siting, and construction
of a personal wireless service Facility: I
,g- or sliwettere-mowmed PWSFson exia ng buildings orstrarrlures in or out REC9-JVED
way. PWSFs mounted on existing buildings and structures shall conform to the following
development standards: MAY 101"
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(a) The PWSF shall consist only of the following types of facilities:
(i) A microcell or a minor facility; or
The proposed 2' microwave dish is a microcell.
(b) The combined antennas and supporting structure may extend up to, but not
exceed, 15 feet above the existing or proposed roof or other structure regardless of whether the
existing structure is in conformance with the existing maximum height of the underlying zone as
outlined in the use zone charts, FWRC Title 19, Division VI, Zoning Regulations. Antennas
may be mounted to rooftop appurtenances, as identified in FWRC 19.110.070, provided they do
not extend beyond 15 feet above the maximum height of the structure as defined per FWRC
1 .05.0 0 H definitions.
The dish antenna does not exceed the height of the monopole.
(c) For PWSFs located in the right-of-way..... .
Not applicable.
(d) The antennas are mounted on the building or structure such that they are located
and designed to minimize visual and aesthetic impacts to surrounding land uses and structures
and shall, to the greatest extent practical, blend into the existing environment pursuant to
subsection (3) of this section. Panel and parabolic antennas shall be screened from residential
views and public rights -of -way unless meeting the provision of FWRC 19.110.070(2)(b).
The existing monopole and existing antennas are not painted therefore, the new antenna will not be
painted.
(e) It is the applicant's responsibility to prove that the maximum size of the PWSF
panels and number of antennas is the minimum size necessary. The maximum size of antennas
to be located on existing structures in a public right-of-way shall be two feet in diameter for
parabolic antennas, eight feet in height for panel antennas, and 15 feet in height for whip
antennas.
(f) Required setbacks shall not pertain to PWSFs within public rights -of -way. Within
residential zones, equipment enclosures, and buildings to house equipment cabinets located
above ground on properties adjacent to the public right-of-way shall meet all applicable setback
requirements for residential development of the underlying zone. For developed sites in
nonresidential zones, the setback requirements for the equipment enclosure shall be those of
the principal use of the subject property. For undeveloped sites in nonresidential zones, the
setback requirements for the equipment enclosure shall be 20 feet for front, side, and rear yards.
The 2' dish antenna is the smallest size that will function for its intended purpose. No changes to
ground equipment are proposed so there are no changes to the current setbacks of the PWSF-
(3) Screening standards for all PWSFs. PWSFs shall be screened or camouflaged through
employing the best available technology and design, as determined by the city. This may be
accomplished by use of compatible materials, location, landscaping, color, stealth techniques
such as, but not limited to, artificial trees and hollow flag poles, and/or other methods or
techniques to achieve minimum visibility of the facility as viewed from public streets or
residential properties. In addition, the provisions for landscaping as outlined in the use zone
charts, FWRC Title 19, Division VI, Zoning Regulations, shall apply.
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The dish antenna will be mounted alongside existing unpainted antennas and will not extend above
the height of the monopole. This will have minimum visible change to the facility.
(4) Standards for electronic cabinets.
(5) Standards for equipment enclosures.
(6) Security fencing.
Not applicable. No changes propose to existing ground equipment or fencing.
(7) Cumulative effects. The city shall consider the cumulative visual effects of PWSFs mounted
on existing structures and/or located on a given permitted site in determining whether
additional permits may be granted so as to not adversely affect the visual character of the city.
(8) Signage. No wireless equipment shall be used for the purpose of mounting signs or
message displays of any kind, except for small signs used for identification, hazard warning, and
name of provider.
(9) Use done charts, height and permit process.
(a) The final approval authority for applications made under this section shall be
defined by the appropriate permit process as outlined in the use zone charts, FWRC Title 19,
Division VI, Zoning Regulations.
(b) Allowed heights shall be established relative to appropriate process as outlined in
the use zone charts, FWRC Title 19, Division VI, Zoning Regulations.
No new signage is proposed. Clearwire's proposal meets all applicable development standards.
State Environmental Policy Act SEPA
According to Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 43.21C.0384:
Application of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) to personal wireless services facilities.
(1) Decisions pertaining to applications to site personal wireless service facilities are
not subject to the requirements of RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c), if those facilities meet the
following requirements:
(a)(i) The facility to be sited is a microcell and is to be attached to an existing structure
that is not a residence or school and does not contain a residence or a school; or (ii)
the facility includes personal wireless service
antennas, other than a microcell, and is to be attached to an existing structure (that
may be an existing tower) that is not a residence or school and does not contain a
residence or a school, and the existing structure to which it is to be attached is located
in a commercial, industrial, manufacturing, forest, or agricultural zone; or (iii) the
siting project involves constructing a personal wireless service tower less than sixty
feet in height that is located in a commercial, industrial, manufacturing, forest, or
agricultural zone; and
(b) The project is not in a designated environmentally sensitive area; and
(c) The project does not consist of a series of actions: (i) Some of which are not
categorically exempt; or (ii) that together may have a probable significant adverse
environmental impact.
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(2) The department of ecology shall adopt rules to create a categorical exemption for
microcells and other personal wireless service facilities that meet the conditions set
forth in subsection (1) of this section...
"N icrocell" means a wireless communication facility consisting of an antenna that is
either: (i) Four feet in height and with an area of not more than five hundred eighty
square inches; or (ii) if a tubular antenna, no more than four inches in diameter and
no more than six feet in length.
Clearwire's proposal includes adding a microcell antenna (2' microwave dish) to an existing structure
that is not a residence or school in a business zone. Therefore the proposal is exempt from SEPA
review.
Clearwire
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APPLICATION NO(S)
MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
33325 8`h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609
www.ciLyoffederalway.com
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Project Name TAC 161 M 10.4 Federal Way #2
Property Address/Location
Parcel Number(s)
30833 Pacific Hwy S
0821049064
Project Description Addition of one microwave dish antenna to existing monopole.
PLEASE PRINT
Type of Permit Required
Annexation
Binding Site Plan
Boundary Line Adjustment
Comp Plan/Rezone
Land Surface Modification
Lot Line Elimination
Preapplication Conference
Process I (Director's Approval)
Process II (Site Plan Review)
Process III (Project Approval)
Process IV (Hearing Examiner's Decision)
Process V (Quasi -Judicial Rezone)
Process VI
SEPA w/Project
SEPA Only
Shoreline: Variance/Conditional Use
Short Subdivision
Subdivision
Variance: Commercial/Residential
Required Information
BC Zoning Designation
i t rk ngu�n Comprehensive Plan Designation
V 01tYlOWi1 Value of Existing Improvements
Value of Proposed Improvements
International Building Cade (IBC):
Unoccupied _Occupancy Type
Telecommunications Construction Type
Applicant
Name:
Clearwire
Address:
1475 120th Ave NE
City/State:
Bellevue, WA
Zip:
98005
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Signature:
Agent (if different than Applicant)
WesTower Communications
Name:
Address:
7525 SE 24th Street #500
City/State:
Mercer Island, WA
Zip:
98040
Phone:
206-228-2127
Fax:
206-236-4207
Email:
ylvr@westower.com
Signature:
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Name: RST Enterprises _
Address: d$51 C-Z,�fcl tk
City/State: KL �Jr , W N ,
Zip: 9'603b -75-0-1
Phone: Z 5 3 Sk& z S its 3
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