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17-100319CIT � Federal Way CITY HALL 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-7000 www.cityoffederalway.com Jim Ferrell, Mayor March 6, 2017 Pacland Shawn Nguy 10135 SE Sunnyside Rd, Suite 203 Clackamas, OR 97015 RE: Permit #17-100319-00-SM; Auto Zone, 31660 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way Dear Mr. Nguy: The City of Federal Way has received your variance request dated January 18, 2017. After evaluating the existing conditions along the referenced street, review of Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) provisions (Section 19.135.280-290), and direction provided by the City Council, the Public Works Department hereby approves the following: 1. WAC 468-52-040 limits access spacing to no less than 250 feet, with only one access per parcel. As such, no direct access onto Pacific Highway S should be granted if shared access with adjacent parcels or access to S 3181h Street is feasible. Direct access to Pacific Highway S should only be granted if the applicant can demonstrate that it is otherwise infeasible to carry out essential and regular functions of doing business. Discussion: AutoZone proposes to replace two existing driveways with a single driveway on Pacific Highway S. The proposed location would be 124' (centerline to centerline) from S 318`h Place, the existing private road to the south. It would be 133' (centerline to centerline) from the driveway to the north. The proposed driveway will increase the distance between accesses in both directions as compared to existing conditions. The proposal is expected to reduce turning conflicts on Pacific Highway S. The applicant has documented that the property to the north is approximately 5 feet higher than this site, which is a topographic constraint that precludes any ability to combine driveways. The applicant has also submitted an Autoturn template establishing that a driveway on Pacific Highway S is necessary to accommodate their weekly delivery truck. 17-I00319-00-SM \\CFWFILEI\Applications\CSDC\PROD\dots\save\143672_75499_06154939 DOC The proposed driveway will be restricted to right-in/right-out by an existing median in Pacific Highway S. Because the applicant has established that the driveway is necessary for doing business, the proposal will reduce turning conflicts as compared to existing conditions, and the proposed driveway will be restricted to right-in/right-out only, this right-of-way modification is approved as proposed. This approval is valid for a period of one year from the date of this letter. -If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ann Dower at (253) 835-2732 or at ann.dower@cityoffederalway.com. Sincerely, iEdwa2rdWaz,E. Deputy Public Works Director EW:mt cc: Cole Elliott, P.E.; Development Services Manager Erik Preston, Senior Traffic Engineer Dave Van de Weghe, Senior Planner Had df 17-100319-00-SM \\CFWFILEI\Applications\CSDC\PROD\docs\save\143672 75499 06154939 DOC CITY OF Federal Way PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STREET MODIFICATION REQUEST /ACTION Project Name AutoZone Permit # 17-100319-SM Location 31660 Pacific Hwy S Request Replace two existing driveways on Pacific Highway S with one driveway that will be located 133' from the access to the north and 124' from S 3181h Place, the private road to the south. Staff Analysis WAC 468-52-040 limits access on state highways to spacing of 250 feet, with only one access per parcel. As such, no direct access to SR 99 should be granted as long as shared access with adjacent parcels or access to S 318th Place is feasible. Direct access to SR 99 should only be granted if the applicant can demonstrate that it is otherwise infeasible to carry out essential and regular functions of doing business. If the request is granted, it would reduce turning conflicts by replacing two existing driveways with a single driveway that is further from both the access to the north and S 318"' Place to the south. The new access will be restricted to right-in/right-out by an existing median on Pacific Highway S. Requirements / Conditions of Approval The applicant has documented that the combined access with the driveway to the north is infeasible due to a 5' grade difference in the properties. The applicant has also submitted an AutoTurn template that establishes the need for a driveway on Pacific Highway S to accommodate their weekly delivery truck. Staff Recommendation: Development Services Reviewer Development Services Manager Traffic Division Reviewer Traffic Division Manager Deputy Director Director Decision Initial Date k/D 37 ;7 � S I Approve Deny —� ❑ Cd� ❑ L\AutoZone Street Mod Request Form.docx Scan completed form into Amanda folder 9500 SUITE SE SUNNYSIDE RD T 503.659.2227 suiTE200 F503.659.2227 � CLACKAMAS, OR 97015 WWW.PACLAND.COM LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Date: January 18, 2017 To: David Van De Weghe City of Federal Way 33325 81h Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 From: Shawn Nguy �ri Re: 4396 AutoZonee; Federal Way, WA Right -of -Way Improvement Modification Request Remarks: The following documents are enclosed for the Right -of -Way Improvement Modification Request submittal for the above referenced project. • One copy of the Roadway Modification Narrative Statement • AutoZone Check 001036894 in the amount of $290.00 for payment of fees • One 11" x 17" copy of the below'iisted plans sheets o Exhibit A Existing Driveways o Exhibit B Proposed Site Plan o Exhibit C Autoturn Truck Template Please call me at 503-659-9500 ext 1318 if you have any questions on this submittal. Thank you. azw8dty.dwtr01 20366041-23A 41k CITY OF Federal Way PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 33325 8'h Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 253-835-2700; Fax 253-835-2709 w.ci[ ffederalwgy.CoM RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENT MODIFICATION REQUEST WHEN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE INSTALLED In accordance with Chapter 19.135.030 of the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC), right -of --way improvements are required when an applicant engages in any activity that requires ,a development permit. There are two exceptions to this requirement. The first exception is if the proposed improvements do not exceed 25 percent of the assessed or appraised value of all structures on the subject property, whichever is greater. The second exception is if within the preceding four years, public right-of-way improvements were installed as part of any subdivision or discretionary land use approval under the city code or any prior zoning code. WHAT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE INSTALLED Required improvements are determined by the classification of the roadway as defined in FWRC 19.135.210 and 19.135.220. Improvements may include right-of-way dedication, minimum pavement widths, curbs, sidewalks, street trees, streetlights, or landscaping/utility strips. The improvements are required along the entire frontage and width of each abutting right-of-way. HOW TO APPLY FOR A MODIFICATION, DEFERMENT, OR WAIVER The applicant must apply for a development permit on the subject property and pay a Right -of -Way Code Variance Request fee of $140.00. The applicant must make a written request to the Director of Public Works to modify, defer, or waive the requirements of FWRC Title 19, Chapter 135, "Development Improvements," for the following reasons: I. The improvement as required would not be harmonious with existing street improvements, would not function properly or safely or would not be advantageous to the neighborhood or City as a whole. 2. Unusual topographic or physical conditions preclude the construction of improvements as required. 3, Proper vertical or horizontal alignments cannot be determined because the existing streets do not have correct alignments. 4. The required improvement is part of a larger project that has been scheduled for construction in the city's adopted six year transportation improvement program. For more complete information, see the latest edition of the FWRC Chapters 19.135.010—19.135.080, Bulletin #200 — March 31, 2016 Page 1 of I k:\Handouts\ROW Improvement Modification Request ROADWAY MODIFICATION NARRATIVE STATEMENT AutoZone Parcel #092104-9248 Located in SW % of SW % Section 9, Township 21 North, Range 4 East of the Willamette Meridian, Federal Way, King County, Washington 31660 Pacific Highway Introduction The subject site is currently developed with a Shell gas station. The project proposes to redevelop the site as needed to construct an approximate 6,000 SF AutoZone retail store with associated parking, landscape, storm, and utility improvements. WAC 468-52-040 limits access on state highways to access spacing of 250 feet with only one access per parcel. The subject site currently has two existing driveways onto Pacific Highway - SR99. The first driveway is located approximately 69 feet north of S 3181h PI and the second is located approximately 123 feet north of the first one. Refer to Exhibit A. In the pre -application conference summary for the proposed project, city staff indicated that due to the current spacing of adjacent driveways and access roads, the subject property should either use S 31811 Place to access SR99 or pursue a shared access driveway with the property to the north. Additionally, staff indicated that no access to SR99 will be allowed while other access options exist. Pursuant to FWRC Title 19, Chapter 135 states that the Director may grant a modification to the adopted standards under the following reasons: 1. The improvement as required would not be harmonious with existing street improvements, would not function properly or safely or would not be advantageous to the neighborhood or City as a whole. 2. Unusual topographic or physical conditions preclude the construction of improvements as required. 3. Proper vertical and horizontal alignments cannot be determined because the existing streets do not have correct alignments. 4. The required improvement is part of a larger project that has been scheduled for construction in the city's adopted six -year transportation improvement program. Proposed Modification This request for modification is associated with the intent to maintain access to SR99. The strict adherence to the 250ft driveway spacing standards would significantly and negatively impact the operation of the site and the proposed store, as well as the ability to redevelop the site. Access to SR99 is critical to vehicular movements through and around the site. Due to existing built conditions surrounding the site, it is not possible for delivery trucks to service the store with just one access driveway on S 31811 PL. Due to the size of site, trucks are not able to enter the site AutoZone -Modification Request - Driveway Spacing Page 1 of 2 Federal Way, WA through the one driveway and be able to turn around to leave the site through the same driveway. We have attached an Autoturn exhibit demonstrating the necessity of access to SR 99 to site operations. Refer to Exhibit C. It should be noted that due to the existing median conditions in SR99, the site's driveway access to SR99 will be limited to right in / right out movements only. The project would reduce trips to and from the site because a retail store use is a lower trip generator than the current gas station use. The proposed improvements would minimize the points of conflicts onto SR99 by removing the two existing driveways and replacing them with a single 30 feet wide driveway. Additionally, driveway spacing is improved on S 31811 by relocating the existing driveway to the east side of the site, increasing the spacing from 69ft to 108ft. This not only improves spacing, but also maximize the stacking length to SR99. Refer to Exhibit B for the proposed site plan and driveway location. The site has approximately 205 feet of frontage on SR99 so meeting the 250 feet driveway spacing within the site is not physically possible. City staff suggested the applicant to pursue a shared access driveway with the adjacent property to the north. Due to topographical constraints (the adjacent site is approximately 5ft higher), property rights, and the footprint of the store, it's not possible to properly connect to this existing driveway. There are currently multiple existing driveways in the vicinity of the site that are located spaced less than 250 feet along SR99. The proposed access driveway to SR99 would be consistent and in harmony with surrounding developments, while providing greater spacing than most existing driveways in the area. Based on the reasons provided above, the applicant requests approval for modification of the standard to serve the proposed project properly and safely. This proposal is consistent with the surrounding area and does not negatively impact the surrounding street system. The proposed driveway locations will improve public safety due to the increased spacing and fewer vehicle trips anticipated with the proposed use. AutoZone — Modification Request — Driveway Spacing Page 2 of 2 Federal Way, WA 11 i S 318TH PL (PRIVATE) A X < 25 ¢ e m AutoZane STORE DEVELOPMENT ■ AutoZone, Inc. y = m Cn i � 7 _ - 31M PACIFIC HIGHWAY i = z ' rESERAL WAT, WAS6i3 123 S. 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[ . O- � sC• .!_rife• i • _ I n I rsua: r-- co - CD t . 4 1 i f S 318 PL (PRIVATE ROAD) - m m o f _ AuloZome STORE DEVELOPMENT ° ¢° f T AutoZone, Inc. ■ L7 = C — 31660 PACIFIC HIGHWAY , � 6ED9KWAr,WA9= 123 S. FRONT STREET, 3rd FLOOR i^'••'r ' �'6�'� m z MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38103 • mr;awu:� Erik Preston To: snguy@paciand.com Cc: Ann Dower; Rick Perez Subject: RE: ROW Modification Request - AutoZone Hi Shawn, We have questions about the truck that you show in the Auto Turn exhibit. It appears much larger than other delivery trucks for similarly sized stores and what we think would normally be used for weekly deliveries. It seems that this size of truck might be used for the initial stocking of the store, but not likely for the daily or weekly deliveries. Can you please answer or confirm the following for us: 1. What is the size and class of vehicle shown? 2. How often would this vehicle visit the site? 3. If this is not the normal (daily/weekly) delivery vehicle please show that vehicle turning through the site and attempting to turn around in the site. Thanks for your help, Erik From: Shawn Nguy [mailto:snguy@paciand.com] Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 2:33 PM To: Erik Preston Cc: David VanDeWeghe Subject: RE: ROW Modification Request - AutoZone Thanks, Erik. Shawn Nguy, P.E. (OR & WA) Engineering & Development Consulting Services 10135 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Suite 200 1 Clackamas, OR 97015 Office: (503) 659-9500 x1318 I Mobile: (971) 409-4042 1 Fax: (503) 659-2227 www.paciand.com www.finkedin.com/in/shawnnqu CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This communication (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain privileged or confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient you should delete this communication and/or shred the materials and any attachments and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. Thank you. From: Erik Preston mailto:Erik.Preston cit oflederalwa .com] Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2017 2:31 PM To: Shawn Nguy <snguy@pacland.com> Cc: David VanDeWeghe <David.VanDeWeghe citvoffederalway.com> Subject: RE: ROW Modification Request - AutoZone Shawn, I should know more tomorrow about where it is in process. A few key people were out of the office yesterday and today. Stay tuned! Erik Preston, PE Senior Traffic Engineer City of Federal Way — Public Works d:253.835.2744 m:253.261 .3786 10135 SE SUNNYSIDE RD T 503.659.9500 SUITE 200 F 503.659.2227 AMI CLACKAMAS, OR 97015 WWW.PACLAND.COM - - i. LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Date: January 18, 2017 To: David Van De Weghe City of Federal Way 33325 81h Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 From: Shawn Nguy 6r, Re: 4396 AutoZone; Federal Way, WA Right -of -Way Improvement Modification Request Remarks: The following documents are enclosed for the Right -of -Way Improvement Modification Request submittal for the above referenced project. ■ One copy of the Roadway Modification Narrative Statement • AutoZone Check 001036894 in the amount of $290.00 for payment of fees • One 11" x 17" copy of the below listed plans sheets o Exhibit A Existing Driveways o Exhibit B Proposed Site Plan o Exhibit C Autoturn Truck Template Please call me at 503-659-9500 ext 1318 if you have any questions on this submittal. Thank you. azw8cityAwtr0l 20366041-23A 4ik CITY OF Federal Way PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 33325 81h Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 253-835-2700;Fax 253-835-2709 ww w. c i tyoffe dera I way. co rn RIGHT -OF -'WAY IMPROVEMENT MODIFICATION REQUEST WHEN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE INSTALLED In accordance with Chapter 19.135.030 of the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC), right-of-way improvements are required when an applicant engages in any activity that requires ,a development permit. There are two exceptions to this requirement. The first exception is if the proposed improvements do not exceed 25 percent of the assessed or appraised value of all structures on the subject property, whichever is greater. The second exception is if within the preceding four years, public right-of-way improvements were installed as part of any subdivision or discretionary land use approval under the city code or any prior zoning code. WHAT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE INSTALLED Required improvements are determined by the classification of the roadway as defined in FWRC 19.135.210 and 19.135.220. Improvements may include right-of-way dedication, minimum pavement widths, curbs, sidewalks, street trees, streetlights, or landscaping/utility strips. The improvements are required along the entire frontage and width of each abutting right-of-way. HOW TO APPLY FOR A MODIFICATION, DEFERMENT, OR WAIVER The applicant must apply for a development permit on the subject property and pay a Right -of -Way Code Variance Request fee of $140.00. The applicant must make a written request to the Director of Public Works to modify, defer, or waive the requirements of FWRC Title 19, Chapter 135, "Development Improvements," for the following reasons: 1. The improvement as required would not be harmonious with existing street improvements, would not function properly or safely or would not be advantageous to the neighborhood or City as a whole. 2. Unusual topographic or physical conditions preclude the construction of improvements as required. 3. Proper vertical or horizontal alignments cannot be determined because the existing streets do not have correct alignments. 4. The required improvement is part of a larger project that has been scheduled for construction in the city's adopted six year transportation improvement program. For more complete information, see the latest edition of the FWRC Chapters 19.135.010—19.135.080. Bulletin #200 — March 31, 2016 Page 1 of 1 k:\Handouts\ROW Improvement Modification Request ROADWAY MODIFICATION NARRATIVE STATEMENT AutoZone Parcel #092104-9248 Located in SW '/4 of SW '/4 Section 9, Township 21 North, Range 4 East of the Willamette Meridian, Federal Way, King County, Washington 31660 Pacific Highway Introduction The subject site is currently developed with a Shell gas station. The project proposes to redevelop the site as needed to construct an approximate 6,000 SF AutoZone retail store with associated parking, landscape, storm, and utility improvements. WAC 468-52-040 limits access on state highways to access spacing of 250 feet with only one access per parcel. The subject site currently has two existing driveways onto Pacific Highway - SR99. The first driveway is located approximately 69 feet north of S 3181h PI and the second is located approximately 123 feet north of the first one. Refer to Exhibit A. In the pre -application conference summary for the proposed project, city staff indicated that due to the current spacing of adjacent driveways and access roads, the subject property should either use S 3181h Place to access SR99 or pursue a shared access driveway with the property to the north. Additionally, staff indicated that no access to SR99 will be allowed while other access options exist. Pursuant to FWRC Title 19, Chapter 135 states that the Director may grant a modification to the adopted standards under the following reasons: 1. The improvement as required would not be harmonious with existing street improvements, would not function properly or safely or would not be advantageous to the neighborhood or City as a whole. 2. Unusual topographic or physical conditions preclude the construction of improvements as required. 3. Proper vertical and horizontal alignments cannot be determined because the existing streets do not have correct alignments. 4. The required improvement is part of a larger project that has been scheduled for construction in the city's adopted six -year transportation improvement program. Proposed Modification This request for modification is associated with the intent to maintain access to SR99. The strict adherence to the 250ft driveway spacing standards would significantly and negatively impact the operation of the site and the proposed store, as well as the ability to redevelop the site. Access to SR99 is critical to vehicular movements through and around the site. Due to existing built conditions surrounding the site, it is not possible for delivery trucks to service the store with just one access driveway on S 3181h PL. Due to the size of site, trucks are not able to enter the site AutoZone — Modification Request — Driveway Page 1 of 2 Spacing Federal Way, WA through the one driveway and be able to turn around to leave the site through the same driveway. We have attached an Autoturn exhibit demonstrating the necessity of access to SR 99 to site operations. Refer to Exhibit C. It should be noted that due to the existing median conditions in SR99, the site's driveway access to SR99 will be limited to right in / right out movements only. The project would reduce trips to and from the site because a retail store use is a lower trip generator than the current gas station use. The proposed improvements would minimize the points of conflicts onto SR99 by removing the two existing driveways and replacing them with a single 30 feet wide driveway. Additionally, driveway spacing is improved on S 3181h by relocating the existing driveway to the east side of the site, increasing the spacing from 69ft to 108ft. This not only improves spacing, but also maximize the stacking length to SR99. Refer to Exhibit B for the proposed site plan and driveway location. The site has approximately 205 feet of frontage on SR99 so meeting the 250 feet driveway spacing within the site is not physically possible. City staff suggested the applicant to pursue a shared access driveway with the adjacent property to the north. Due to topographical constraints (the adjacent site is approximately 5ft higher), property rights, and the footprint of the store, it's not possible to properly connect to this existing driveway. There are currently multiple existing driveways in the vicinity of the site that are located spaced less than 250 feet along SR99. The proposed access driveway to SR99 would be consistent and in harmony with surrounding developments, while providing greater spacing than most existing driveways in the area. Based on the reasons provided above, the applicant requests approval for modification of the standard to serve the proposed project properly and safely. 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