14-102318 (2)FILE
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
wwwcityoffederalway.com
Michard Johnso•
6CWA, Inc.
Re: File #14-102318-00-PC, PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
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handouts are enclosed with this letter. Please be�advis4 this letter does not represent all applicable
codes. In preparing your fbrmal application, please r(Af rd the comp�,FWRC I and pther �rekyant Odes
for all additional requircm� thatmAy apply to -your project.
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plans. hese major' lss� only represera vided as a
and do na ir(cWe� the nu�qorlty 6fthe 66nuucnt�§ ptov ided. The major issues section is only pro
means to highlight critical requirements or issues. Please be sure to read the e4fire department comments
.-tuade in the next section of this letter.
Mr. Johnson
June 19, 2014
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Planning Division
• Option I requires Process I land use review and Option 2 requires process 11 review.
• Site is located within a 10 year and 5 years wellhead protection zone.
• Site improvements must comply with F)VRC 19.3 0.190, Nonconforming development.
DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
Outlined below are the comments made by the representatives of each department present at the
preapplication conference. Each section should be read thoroughly. If you have questions, please contact
the representative listed for that section.
PLANNING DIVISION
Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, becky.chapingcityoffederalway.com
1. Zoning Designation and Use — Zoning for the subject property is Community Business (BC). A
1995 interpretation defines Personal Transportation Services (PTS) as they relate to city code. PTS
provide passenger transportation for a fee. This includes passenger transportation charter services.
Accessory uses may include offices, vehicle storage, and maintenance facilities. This use is allowed
in the BC zone as other retail not specifically listed in the zone, pursuant to FVY'RC 19.220.0 10.
2. Land Use Review Process —Option I —The height increase and any site work is subject to FW-us
19.15.030; review for improvements and additions to developed sites shall be subject to Process I
'Directors Approval' for Minor improvements, modifications and additions.
Option 2 — The proposed addition of a 2,200 square -foot building and any site work is subject to
FVv`RC 19.15.03 0, Review processesfor improvements and additions to developed sites. The
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in FWRC 19.15.030(2), Substantial improvements, and is exempt from environmental review;
therefore, Process H 'Site Plan Review' will be required.
Both Process I and Process H are
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issued prior to the issuance of the associated building permit. Please see the enclosed checklist for
Process I and Process 11 submittal requirements.
3. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) —Both of the proposed options are exempt from
environmental review, per FWRC 14.15.030, Categorical exemptions — flexible thresholds for
buildings up to 12,000 square feet.
gro-117fit-or 001e-grouna TanK is propose
having a total capacity of 10,000 gallons.
4. Wellhead Protection Zone — Subject site is within a 5-year and I 0-year wellhead protection zone.
A Hazardous Material Inventory Statement for Critical Aquifer Recharge & Wellhead Protection
Areas form (enclosed) must be completed and submitted with the formal Process I or Process H
application.
S. Public Notification — Public notice is not required in order to obtain Process I or Process II
approval.
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6, Application contact the Permit Center at perrniteenter@cityoffederalway-com or 253-
835-2607 for updated f6e schedules for Process I or Process 11 Master Land Use application,
concurrency, and building permit.
development regulations, the Wq4 WOCtum imPrOYPITIefu� or aevelopulem 11FRWR
conformance if-
o044moeased for more fjja�ear
and the improvements on site must be repaired and/or restore I dto a 66fitlit,ibo as near as physically
possible to the conditions required by the requirements of approval of the existing development.
FV,TRC 19.3 0.090(l)(d), if the applicant is making any alteration or changes or doing any work,
ents, ' one consecutive 12-month period to•
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)vith�respea to a sijte O"W by multiple tenants or uses, tho applioOftt shall comply With those
development regulations applicable to the geographic portion of the site on which the alteration,
change or improvement is proposed.
If expansion of gross floor area of an existing building occurs either through addition of
new floors within the structure or enlargement of the existing building footprint, the
applicant shall comply with all development regulations in elMa at the time the
is� pro osed is occupied by
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multiple tenants or uses, the applicant shall comply with those development regulations
applicable to the geographic portion of the site on which the expansion is proposed.
ii. A new and separate structure is being constructed on an already developed site, the
applicant shall comply with all developMentTegulations applicable to the geographit
portion of the site on which the new stmtture and any relat�l improvements ate to be
constructed.
if the existiw� e licant must rinD
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the -geographic portion of the site into cordbmaheb with regard to zoning regulations such as
Cbunnunity IJ644 Ouideliftes, parkin& landscaping, etc.
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8. Key Development Regulations — All site improvements must comply with the applicable FVvrRC
development regulations. The following general regulations apply to both Option I and Option 2
proposals.
a. Required Yards and Lot Coverage — Standard setbacks for retail uses in BC zones is 0-foot
front, side, and rear. No maximum lot coverage applies; instead the buildable area will be
determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot
landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.
b. Maximum Bujift Height— Maximum building height is 35 feet above average building
elevation. When submitting the formal application, please demonstrate on the elevation plan
how this requirement has been met.
c. Required Pd?*hv — Parking requirement for the retail use is I parking stall for each 3 00 sq. ft.
Per FWRC 19.130.080(2), a decrease in the required number of parking spaces may be
permitted if a parking study documents that fewer parking spaces will be adequate to fully
serve the use. Please provide a written narrative describing what your parking needs will be for
the proposed use.
9. Outdoor Activities and Storage — Per FVVRC 19.125.170(3), all outdoor use, activity, and storage
areas must comply with required buffers for the primary use. A minimum six -foot -high solid
screening fence, wall, or other appropriate architectural screening, surrounded by five feet of Type I
landscaping, or combination of architectural and landscape features is required around the outside
edges of the area devoted to outdoor storage area. The height of uncontained items stored outdoors
shall not exceed six feet above finished grade. The outdoor use, activity or storage area may not
inhibit safe vehicular and pedestrian movement to, from, and on the subject property.
The director of community development may determine that screening is not necessary or approve
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adjacent streets and properties, and the items are not visually obtrusive and do not detract from the
aesthetic quality of the overall development.
Please provide a written narrative on how you meet the outdoor storage requirements. All outdoor
areas, or other outdoor activities.
10. Landscaping— Option 2 —As stated above, the geographic portion of the site must be brought up t(%
compliance with regards to landscaping. Type IU landscaping 5 feet in width is required along the
west property line where the new addition is located.
Per F)VRC 19.125. 11... a request to modify the required landscaping may be submitted and review
as part of the Process II decision. Please include a written response on how you meet the
ification criteria with the Process H subIi#
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PUBLIC WORKS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Kevin Peterson, 253-835-2734, kevin.peterson@cityoffederalway.com
Land Use Issues — Stormwater
PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC DIVISION
Transportation Concurrency Analysis (FWRC 19-90)
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determine the number of trips generated by the proposed development. At a minimum, the trip
generation study shall include three (3) studies for similar land use and settings approved by the
Traffic Division. The methodology for determining the trip generation shall be based upon the
guidelines established in the most recent edition of the ITE Trip Generation Handbook.
1 Option 2. The estimated fee for the concurrency permit application is $344.50 (1 - 10 Trips). This
fee is an estimate and based on the materials submitted during the preapplication meeting. The
concurrency application fee must be paid in full at the time the concurrency permit application is
submitted with land use application. The fee may change based on the new weekday PM peak hour
trips as identified in the • trip generation. The applicant has the option • having an
independent traffic engineer prepare the concurrency analysis consistent with City procedures;
however, the fee remains the same.
Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) (FWRC 19.91)
Option 2. Based on the submitted materials for 3,000 square feet new general light industrial building, the
estimated traffic impact fee is jjq,5�. Please note, the actual impact fee will be calculated based on
the fee schedule in effect at the time a building permit application is filed and must be paid prior to permit
issuance.
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Option I & 2: For driveways that serve uses other than single-family residential uses and zero lot
line townhouse development the maximum driveway width is 30 feet for a two-lane, two-way
driveway and 40 feet for a three -lane, two-way driveway (FWRC 19.135.270). Driveway widths
may be increased in order to provide adequate width for vehicles that may be reasonably expected to
use the driveway, as determined by the Public Works Director.
2. Option -1. It appears that the existing driveway may not be adequate to accommodate the motorcoach
turning into the site and vehicle's waiting to exit the driveway. However, since this option will not
generate any new trips and there was no known issue with previous tenant (Northcoast Electric),
staff will not require any improvements at the site access. It is recommended that the driveway be
widened if feasible.
Option 2. The proposal is expected to bring about 5 motorcoaches into the property each day and
generate 3 new peak hour trips. As such, the driveway should be designed so that the buses can
enter, maneuver, and leave the site without encroaching onto opposing traffic lanes or mounting a
curb. However, since there was no known traffic issue from the previous tenant regarding site
access, staff may impose a condition restricting motorcoach usage of the driveway during the PM
peak period. If feasible, the driveway should be widened to accommodate the vehicle expected to
use the site.
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• Adequate space allocation for interior and exterior garbage, recycling, food waste, waste it yard
debris, hazardous waste, or biohazard collection containers. Minimum recycling space allocation
is established by FWRC 19.125.150.
• For basic solid waste and recycling needs within a single enclosure, clear interior dimensions
measuring 10' deep by 20' across are recommended, along with a two -door swing -open or roll -
open gate that spans the front width of the enclosure. When gate doors are opened, no structure or
hardware should remain above grade across the enclosure opening. Gate pins/holes are preferred
for holding gates in closed and open positions to ease service access and maximize the life of gate
hardware.
• Sites may require a larger enclosure, or multiple enclosures, to accommodate on -site user access
and/or additional waste types and containers.
• Plan for user access to interior waste and recycling storage areas/containers, and to exterior
containers screened by enclosure(s).
• Plan for unobstructed, safe enclosure ingress and egress for service vehicles, directly in line with
enclosure openings. Allow appropriate turning radii for service vehicles, and minimize potential
'blind spots' during ingress and egress.
• Consider landscaping, setbacks and screening requirements [based on FVVTRC Section 19.125.040
(4) &
Help with many design parameters related to service access is available via the City's contracted solid
waste services provider, Waste Management. Contact: John Davis — Senior Route Manager at 206-786-
4530
BUILDING DIVISION
Scott Sproul, 253-835-2633, scott.sproul@cityoffederalway.com
International Building Code (IBC), 2012 edition
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-50*
International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2012 edition
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-52*
Vnfortn Plumbing Code (UPC), 2012 edition
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-56 & WAC 51-57*
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International Fire Code (IFC), 2012
Washington State Amendments* WAC 51 -54
National Electric Code (NEC), 2014 edition
Accessibility Code lCC/ANSl Al 17.1-2003
International Residential Code 2012
Washington State Amendments* WAC 51-51
Washington State Energy Code 2012 WAC 5 1 -11
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*Current State Amendments are dated: 06/01/2010
** As of January 1, 2002, the State amendments now require arc -fault interrupters for 15-20 amp branch
circuits serving sleeping rooms in dwelling units (R-l's).
Building Criteria
Occupancy Classification: S-2 and B
Type of Construction: V-B
Floor Area: Option 1 conversion of space, Option 2, new building 2000 sq ft
Number of Stories: I
WirrUseismic: Basic wind speed 85 Mph, Exposure25# Snow load, Seismic Zone D--1
Submit 5 sets of drawings and specifications. Specifications shall include: x Soils report
x Structural calculations x Energy calculations x Ventilation cal culations. Note: A Washington State
Reiistered architects stam• is rguired for additions/alterations Inew or existin•J , i•.2
application.
7f! re ally cMZT'rW1M-g
submitted.
Federal Way reviews plans on a first in first out basis; however, there are some small projects with
inconsequential review requirements that may be reviewed out of order.
Review Timing
The first comment letter can be expected within 7 to 9 weeks of submittal date. Re -check of plans will
occur in one to three weeks after re -submittal.
Revised or resubmitted plans shall be provided in the same format, size, and amount as the originally
submitted plans, Revised/TesiJu6it-f-dU-r.?.Wjj-g-R-AalI �tdi'L---Rte
what changes have been made from the original drawings. Plans for all involved departments will be
forwarded from Community Development Services.
Other Permits & Inspections
Separate permits may be required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and
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Ten req Tir-ea—,s-pT=dT-T7Mp-
approved by the building official prior to permit issuance. Construction must be approved by all
reviewing departments prior to final building division inspection.
All concerned departments (Planning, Public Works, Electrical, Fire) must sign off before the Building
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cv.
All construction projects may be required to have a pre -construction conference. If a pre -con meeting is
required, all subs, the general or representative, the architect or representative, the engineer or
tative, electrical contractor and any other interested should attend this meeting. Meetings
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Site -Specific Requirements
I . Separate building permits required for Option I or 2.
2. Separate electrical permits required '• Option -1 • 2.
3. Each new addition/remodel will be required to meet current code.
4. Option -1 will be required to install a fire alarin system per F)ATRC.
5. Option 2 will require the building to be sprinklered per FVTRC for buildings over 5000 sq ft.
6. Accessible parking stalls will be required.
7. • the permit center at Rermi — — — aL ty_��� • 253-835- 2607 for estimate •i
building permits.
The information provided is based on limited plans and information. The comments provided are
not intended to be a complete plan review and further comments are possible at time of building
permit plan review.
LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DISTRICT
Water
0 A Certificate of Water Availability (application form attached) issued separately by Lakehaven may
be required to be submitted with any land use and/or building permit applications (check with land
use agency for requirement). Certificate is valid for one (1) year from date of issuance. If CertificiM.
is needed, allow 10 work days to issue for typical, 3 work days for accelerated, processing.
0 The site has the following existing water service connections:
o Domestic: One, one -inch (I") size service/meter. Meter is located approximately 100+/- feet
east of the property's NE comer. The sizing of this existing service/meter should be reviewed
by Lakehaven (see application form below).
o Irrigation: None.
o Fire Protection: None.
0 A water service connection application, and water use questionnaire (forms attached), submitted
separately to Lakehaven is required for each new service connection to the water distribution system,
or any modification to an existing water service connection (e.g., larger service, irrigation,
abandonment of existing service(s), re -activation, etc.), in accordance with standards defined in
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domestic (per building), irrigation (if irrigated landscaped areas are incorporated into the site
development), and fire protection (if required or installed) water service connections & meters.
Lakehaven would consider a request to modify these typical standards to allow a single domestic
service/meter for the site &/or a waiver of an irrigation service/meter requirement. Please contact
Lakehaven for further information regarding any potential standards modification.
The existing water easement on the property does not appear to sufficiently cover the existing water
main/facilities on the property. A new easement will be required to supersede & replace the existing
water easement. Please contact Lakehaven for further information regarding this issue.
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Check Valve Assembly (DCVA) is typical. For fire protection systems, a double check detector
assembly (DCDA) or a reduced pressure detector assembly (RPDA) is required for 3" & larger
connections; for 2" & smaller connections a separate full -flow meter with a DCVA (or RPBA) is
typical. Contact Lakehaven's Cross -Connection Control Program Manager (Chris Zoepfl,
CZoepfl@Lakehaven.org, 253-946-5427) for additional information & BPA testing coordination.
Proof of existing, recorded private, water easement will be required across adjacent property, for the
benefit of the portion of the owner's existing building supply line across said adjacent property. This
private easement shall cover off -site property along the route of the affected portion of the existing
building supply line (and including any new BPA device) from the edge of Lakehaven easement to
the owner's property. If this service/meter will not be retained it will require fall removal & this
private easement requirement will not be applicable.
There was no estimated water usage information provided in the pre -application submittal.
Preliminary estimated Lakehaven water service connection fees/charges/deposits (2014 schedule)
below are based on: the existing I" meter being removed and new domestic & fire protection water
service connections/meters installed (sizes estimated for preliminary purposes only). Actual
connection charges will be determined upon submittal of service connection application(s) to
Lakehaven. All Lakehaven fees, charges and deposits are typically reviewed & adjusted (if
necessary) annually, and are subject to change without notice.
• Water Service/Meter Removal, Existing I" Domestic: $3,440.00 (deposit, actual costs based
on actual time/materials to perform work).
• Water Service/Meter Installation, New 11/2" Domestic: $5,190.00 (deposit, actual costs ba5*i
on actual time/materials to perforin work).
• Water Service/Meter Installation, New 4" Fire Protection: $8,530.00 (deposit, actual costs
based on actual time/materials to perform work). Lakehaven will install wet -tap, pipe to fire
protection BPA vault, and flow -defection meter only, all other work will be required to be
performed by owner prior to Lakehaven work.
• Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Water (preliminary estimated water use of 3-5 ERU): $0.00.
Water system capacity credits are available for this property from system capacity charges
previously assessed, paid directly to Lakehaven, and/or credited to the property for 9.36
Equivalent Residential Units (ERU). Please contact Lakehaven for farther detail.
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• Applicant will be required to complete and submit a Sewer Use Survey (SUS, copy attached).
Infonnation in the SUS will be used by Lakehaven to determine specific pretreatment requirements
(if any).
• Fueling islands, /or areas subject to vehicle washing, must be covered if connected to sewer. See
attached standards for additional information.
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General
All comments herein are valid for one (1) year and are based on the proposal(s) submitted and
Lakehaven's current regulations and policies. Any change to either the development proposal(s) or
Lakehaven's regulations and policies may affect the above comments accordingly.
SOUTH KING E. AND REscuE
-946-7244. chris.ingham(&southkingrire.orl'i 6
L drants are available for this project. Option I has no additional square footage and no fire
system requirements. Option 2 will require an automatic fire sprinkler system and a fire alarm system.
An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all occupancies requiring where the total floor ar
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extinguishing system. onsicerect to separate a buildnig to enable deletion of the required automatic fire -
A Fire Alarm System is required. An automatic fire detection system shall be installed in all buildings
exceeding 3,000 square feet gross floor area.
CLOSING
This letter reflects the information provided at the pTeapplication meeting and is intended to assist you in
preparing plans and materials for formal application. We hope you found the comments useful to your
project. We have made every effort to identify major issues to eliminate surprises during the City's
review of the formal avaplication. The QomFletion
does not vest any future project application. Comments in this letter are only valid for one year as per
FWRC 19.40.070 (4).
As you know, this is a preliminary review only and does not take the place of the full review that will
follow submission of a formal Mlication. Comm It-mvi
materials submitted.
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If you have questions about an individual comment, please contact the appropriate department
representative noted above. Any general $uestions can be directed towards the k - Ocro�ect contact,,Of�y
Chapin, 253-835-2641. We look forward to working with you.
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enc: Master Land Use Application
Process I Development Requirements
Process II Development Requirements
Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement Critical Aquifer Recharge and Wellhead Protection Areas
CPTED Checklist
Lakehaven Handouts
c: Richard Johnson, Richard@airporter.com
Leon Titus, leon.titus@cbre.com
Kevin Peterson, Engineering Plans Reviewer
Sarady Long, Senior Trans. Planning Engineer
Scott Sproul, Assistant Building Official
Chris Ingham, South King Fire & Rescue
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Utility District
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 30, 1995
TO: Planning Staff and Interpretation Notebook
FROM: Greg Moore, Community Development Services Director
SUBJECT: PersorW i nr on tfs
Way-Cit
Code (FWCC) permitted Land Uses charts. Presently, FWCC does not define personal. transpor(400
by ambulance, van, car or limousine. To resolve this omission, this memo defines PTS and eitablishes
appropdate review processes and development standards.
Personal transportation services provide passenger transportation for a fee. This includes ambulances,
taxicabs and passenger transpiortatiOn charter services. Accessory uses may include dispatching offices,
vehicle storage and maintenance facilities and crew dining and living quarters.
Personal transportation services shall be allowed only in the following commercial zones pursuant ti,
process requirements and development standards listed below. This decision is based on vehicle trij,
generafloo and accessory elements related to these businesses which may create visual and nois,--.
impacts.
Community Business: Process I, retail providing services, FWCC Section 22-755.
City Center: Site plan, retail providing services, FWCC Section 22-796.
Manufacturing Park: Process H, office and warehouse space for service business whose work
is performed primarily off premises, FWCC Section 22-870.
Professional Office: (no match)
Neighborhood Business: (no match)
Office Park: (no match)
PBRSTX.Ml
SU ct:: AMBULANCE SERVICES
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Description.
4,hour, on call service, providing transportation needs for the fire
department. z ,
'referable locations Would be within residential neighborhoods where the
operators/E 's.would operate in 24 hour shifts in the home or apartment
-unit and where they would receive phone calls for their service
* The ambulance would be parked at the site.
of Grips per day is unknown.,
Ouestions:
1. What would be the use classification?
2. What zones would this use be allowed? Under what conditions?
3. Can thus use be allowed in a residentialzone as a home occupation? Under what
Conditions ( max area to accommodate use, noise, of trip/day, glare/ lighting, ours -
of operation, etc.)?.
4. If criteria cannot be met for locating use in a `commercial or residential zone, what
process can,,they go through to permit the use (i.e., variance, use process,
administrative review, etc.)?
CITY OF T (Brad Hazeltine, 850-4782)
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1. This is'tr as:a home occupation if in a residential zone. Must show compliance,
with home occupation standards. As long as they can show compliance or stay within
the parmeters of the home occupation section ,of the code, then it may be allowed.
notes: (SEE ATTACHED HOME OCCUPATION STANDARDS)
* limited to 300 s.f. inside home for this use.
* no outside exterior alterations to accommodate the home occupation.
* # of trip/day limited to 4 two-way
* outdoor storage.of of equipment is prohibited.
CITY QF AIMURl (Ted Wach, 931-3090)
1. Commercial vehicles not allowed in a. single family. zone per home occupation`
standards.
2. _ :This use may be allowed in commercial zones that are compatible to.the use.
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1. is use is allowed in commercialonly.
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Current codes are outdated (16.yrs old). Mary has indicatedthat. she is currently
drafting anew one that should be. out . early next y (19).
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Cffy OF SEA (Cheryl Phillips, 68478850)
1. This use could be defined under
the definition of "personal Lmnsportation services"
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which means"a transportation facility in which,cither emergency transportation to
'hospitals, or general transportation by car, van, or limousine far a fee is provided.
such uses generally, include` dispatching offi facilities raehicle storagand
maintenance.
2. o in commercial zones.
3. Home O cuo tion dards: (see attached).
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Ann Dower, Development Services
Rick Perez, Traffic
Scott Sproul, Assistant Building Official
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Utilig; District
Becky Chapin
June 5, 2014 - Internal
June 12,2014,9:00am - with applicant
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Bellair Charters
32427 Pacific Hwy South
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accomodate charter buses.
Richard Johnson
CWA INC
1416 Whitehorn St
Ferndal WA. 98211
AMTERWS SUBMITTED:
• Master Land Use Application
• Project Description w/photos
• Traffic Video (traffic only)
• Driveway Turning Analysis
• Site Plan
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Bellair Charters is a charter bus company that transports groups of people throughout the
Northwest from offices in Edgewood and Ferndale Wasl-iington
We are proposing to buy the former North Coast Electric site at 32427 Pacific Hwy
South. This property has two existing garage buildings. Neither of the garages are of
adequate size to house our motorcoaches. Please see the attached site plan and
photographs.
The main building's (A) crarage bays are not high enough inside. The second building's
(B) garage bays are not long enough. We would like the Preapplication process to help
us evaluate the issues that are involved in either converting the main building or
converting the second building. Once the issues are identified we will attach costs to
them. These costs will be added to the purchase price of the property to come up with a
total project'cost. We will then evaluate this cost to see if we can afford to relocate our
business to Federal Way.
Presently the main building consists of 7 garage bays and a 2000 sq ft. office space. The
office space has an alarm system. There is no fire suppression. The building is fully
serviced with all utilities.
From a useable space point of view the office space is adequate, additionally there are
of�wo bays of sufficient height. We propose converting three more so that they have an
inside height of approximately 20'. The total square foot of the conversion is
approximately 70' X 59'. The other two bays would remain at the same height as they
presently are.
Contractors have suggested two renovation methods.
1. lift the roof, remove and replace the tilt up panels; set the roof down.
CX& 2. Deconstruct the three bays and replace with an engineered metal structure.
Questions:
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are there any retrofits of the remaining portions (office & 4 bays) of the building
that we would be required to do from a building code and fire point of view
the property is paved and has yard drains presently. Are there any retrofits from
a water treatment point of view.
Are there any new landscaping requirements that we'll nd to meet because of
the renovations RECEMM I
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- Are there other Federal Way requirements that we need to be aware of prior to
engineering the structure and applying for a building permit.
- What is an estimate permit cost
Option 2: consffu6fa�000G§4�ff new building and mate it with the existing 4000 sq ft
second building. The result will be 4 garage bays and a 1000 square foot 2 level office.
Presently the second building (B) consists of 6 garage bays and a second floor
mezannine. The building is an engineered metal structure. The space has an alarm
system. There is no fire suppression. The building does not have sewer nor water, but
does have electricity.
Asphalt exists where the new building would be built. Since the existing building is an
engineered building we can not make an addition to it. The new building must have its
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The new construction would be a pre-engineered metal building.
The north side of the new building would be open.
60% of the metal wall on the south side of the existing building would be removed.
The roof of the existing building would be extended over the new building.
W would remove the doors to two of the existing bays and convert them to walls with
ZhidOws. The office would be located behind these walls.
\3AII commercial buildings are required to have their owm water meter. The cost for this
meter is $4000. We could locate this meter close to a fire hydrant that is on the north
edge of the property. Please commerit on the accuracy of this understanding.
Questions
- from a building code and fire point of view would we be required to retrofit
anything in the original building beyond a firewall between the garage and the
office sections of the building.
- the property is paved and has yard drains presently. Are there any retrofits from
a water treatment point of view that we'll need to do because of this 3000 sq ft
building.
- Are there any new landscaping requirements that we'll need to meet because of
the construction.
Are there other Federal Way requirements that we need to be aware of prior to
engineering the structure and applying for a building permit.
What is an estimate permit cost
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Bellair Charters presently runs 10 vehicles out of our south sound yard.
These vehicles range from 20' to 45' in length and generally are 102" wide.
On average we run 5 charters vehicles each day with more than 60% returning after 6 pm
in the evening.
Our drivers are required to complete post trip paper work after each trip. This post trijr
report includes mileage and time information about the trip. This information is then
entered into our database.
We queried this database for return to base times and have reported them formally
herewith. Please see the attached report. Our study found that during our peak returni
time ordy .7 vehicles would come back during that hour. We therefore conclude that oil
business will not cause any meaningful back up on Hwy 99. 1
Further when North Coast Electric operated out of this site they had 55' to 60' trucks and
20' box vans regularly entering the property. We asked them and they were not aware of
any reports or complaints about traffic backing up due to their vendors and customers,
Our real time study and the North Coast Electric experience both support the conclusion
that while we have large vehicles we will not disturb hwy 99 traffic flow in any
measureable way.
Turning:
Southbound Hwy 99 consists of two through lanes and one HOV lane, at our driveway.
Our vehicles are 102" wide and at their longest are 45'.
We have successfully entered the property several times by turning into the outbound
driveway lane from the turning lane. Please review the enclosed video.
In addition to our practical experiment, we had an engineering firm attach their turning
templates to a scaled diagram of the driveway. The engineer found the same thing as our
practice turns did. The best turn is from the HOV lane and into the outbound lane of the
driveway for about 20 until the coach is it its turning pivot point, at which point it
straightens out and continues on in the inbound driveway lane.
Parking:
We will have between six to eight employees in the building during working hours.
Drivers park in the same slot as the bus that they are driving so no additional parking is
required for them.
Customers rarely visit our office as the majority of bookings are done over the phone or
internet and pick ups are done at the customers location
When compared to the prior owner we will have less than 25% of the daily traffic that
they did as a warehouse/supply company.
The city has confirmed with us that our Charter Bus company is an allowed use in this
zone. Please confirm this is accurate.
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This chart illustrates the time of day our vehicles would have entered the property from
hwy 99. The sample is drawn from the week of June I't to 7 Ih , 2013. There were 33
vehicle entrances during this week period.
The data tracked entrances by hour. At their peak hourly period our vehicles on average
entered the lot at the rate of .7 vehicles per hour.
Importantly, 5 8 % of the weekly traffic would have entered the driveway after 6pm at
night when traffic along hwy 99 is quiet.
A motorcoacb -would only need to wait on hwy 99 to enter the driveway if a car was
simultaneously exiting. Since our peak entry time is .7 ofa vehicle in a 60 minute period,
the odds of a simultaneous meeting are small.
Additionally, we timed cars exiting the driveway and on average they were in the lane for
2 seconds as they turned right onto hwy 99. This means that if we were turning into the
driveway we would be slow or stopped for only 2-5 seconds. Passenger cars making the
same turn are slowing for 1-2 seconds. Therefore, a motorcoach turning only slightly
increases the potential wait time on hwy 99.
North Coast Electric is the current owner of the property. They did not identify any
problems nor delays that were caused by their semi trucks and box trucks entering the
property. Along with their frequent customer visits, these entrances occurred throughout
the day and were far in excess of Bellair's, peak, .7 vehicle per hour average.
Turning: We have attached a video of our motorcoach turning into the driveway. The
turn was made from the inside HOV lane and to show maximum wait times, the turn was
also made while there was vehicle exiting the driveway. Please see the attached turning
template. The video captured turn supports the templates findings that indeed the turn
can be successfully accomplished from the HOV lane.
Bellair Charters on average brings 5 motorcoaches into the property each day.
Statistically, this will not cause any measurable delays along hwy 99. Empirically,
Northcoast Electric has operated for years at this site with similar sized vehicles and
frequent customer visits, and have not created any traffic problems. The turn into the
driveway was successfully made by our motorcoaches and supported by the engineer
drawn turning template. We have shown through these two studies, that hwy 99 traffic
will not be impacted by our vehicles turning into this driveway.
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MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
CITY OF 33325 8h Avenue South
MAY 19 2014 Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
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APPLICATION No(s) 1q, Date -5/7
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Annexation
Binding Site Plan
Boundary Line Adjustment
Comp Pfan/Rezone
Land Surface Modification
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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
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Intemational Building Code (IBC):
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