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15-105119FILE October 12, 2015 Bob Fadden Lance Mueller & Associates 130 Lakeside Ave, Suite 250 Seattle, WA 98122 Jim Ferrell, Mayor RE: File No. 15-105119-00 AD & 14-104725-00-UP; MINOR MODIFICATION TO PROCESS III SITE PLAN APPROVAL Highmark Office Building, 322XX Weyerhaeuser Way South, Federal Way Dear Mr. Fadden: The City's Department of Community Development is in receipt of your October 7, 2015, request to modify the Highmark Fast Campus Office Building Process III approval decision as it relates to building height. The project was granted Process _111 approval on March 20, 2015. Pursuant to the OP-1 Concomitant Zoning Agreement and (1994) FWCC Sec. 22-826(l), the applicant submitted a written request for a building height modification, from the outright permitted height of35 feet, to 42 feet for the proposed 2-story office building. The need for the building height modification results from the proposed fill depth of approximately seven feet at the building pad location. The request was reviewed and determined to meet the applicable decision criteria of note l .of the 1994 zoning code use chart FWCC 22-826, in that (I ) the proposal meets the required increased yard abutting tine structure of a minimum of 1 foot for each I foot the structure exceeds 35 feet; (2) tite increased height will not block any views designated by the comprehensive plan; and (3) the increased height is in character with surrounding uses. The request for minor site plan modification is hereby approved. There are no changes to site access points, easements, utilities, or impacts to the environment with the requested site plan modifications. Pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.15.090.(3), the modification request is consistent with applicable City Codes and the OP-1 Concomitant Zoning Agreement. This modification approval does not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and standards relating to this development. This approval does not constitute approval of a building permit. The associated grading permit application is currently under review. if you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Jim Harris, Planner, at 253-835-2652 or jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com. Sincerely, Michael Morales Director of Community Development Services c: Patty Nelson, Highmark Investments, 3450 South 3401 Way, Suite 115, Federal Way, WA 98001 Laura Bartenhagem ESM, 33400 8`h Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003 Jim Harris, Planner Kevin Peterson, Engineering Plans Reviewer Doc, I. D 71081 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-7000 www.cityoffederalway.com a�Pansx °urn 7ygp,�4tiy. Addendum to the Environmental Determination of Nonsignifxcance (DNS) Name of Proposal: Highmark East Campus Office Building SEPA Addendum City File: 15-104817-SE (Addendum) / 07-105926-SE (DNS) DNS Issued: April 8, 2008 Description of Proposal: Amendment to the above -referenced DNS due to increase in the quantity of import fill material from 550 cubic yards to 11,437 cubic yards. Applicant: Lance Mueller & Associates Inc. Location: 32200 Block of Weyerhaeuser Way South (east side of street), Federal Way, WA Lead Agency: City of Federal Way Staff Contact: Jim Harris, Planner, 253-835-2652 Description of Addendum This addendum is for the Highmark East Campus Office Building project that was previously granted a Process III site plan approval on March 20, 2015. A DNS was issued April 8, 2008, for the Highmark East Campus Office Building and no SEPA mitigation was required and no appeal filed. A SEPA Addendum is necessary due the proposal to import approximately 11,437 cubic yards of fill material that was not identified in the applicant's October 22, 2007 SEPA checklist. The additional import fill also results in a building height approximately 42 feet tall, rather than the previously approved 35-foot-tall building. The 42-foot-tall building is permissible under FWCC and the Concomitant Zoning Agreement by approval of the Director of Community Development. No new or substantially different environmental .impacts are anticipated. NOTE: There is no comment period for this addendum per WAC 197-11-625. Responsible Official: Michael Morales Director of Community Development 33325 8"' Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 253-835-2643 Signature:Date Issued: October 12, 2015 LANCE MUELLER & ASSOCIATES A R C H I T I Memorandum Date: 10-6-2015 To: Jim Harris — Contract Planner CC: Isaac Conlen — Planning Manager From: Bob Fadden— Lance Mueller & Associates Job No. 14-094 Re: Building Height Modification Request File No. 14-104725-00-UP; PLANNING DIVISION TECHNICAL REVIEW Highmark East Campus Office Building, 3600 South 320`h Street, Federal Way Dear Sir, Pursuant to the concomitant zoning agreement and FWCC Sec. 22-826(1), the applicant requests a building height modification, from the maximum permitted height of 35 feet, to 42 feet for the proposed building. The request meets the applicable decision criteria, in that... 1. the required yards abutting the structure provide an excess of increase distance that is more than 1 foot of setback for each additional foot of height 2. the increased height will not block any views designated by the comprehensive plan. 3. the increased height is in character with surrounding uses within the OP-1 zoning district. Attached to this request is a revised elevation and site plan. These documents show the Datum for this site as determined by the city is 424 feet. The drawing also indicates a mechanical screen that will be four feet above the highest parapet. Based on the compliance of the project to the criteria we request your approval of this modification. Cordially, RESUBMITTED OCT 0 8 2015 Attachments: Site Plan and Building Elevations CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CDS 130 Lakeside Ave. • Suite 250 • Seattle, WA 9 98122 • (206) 325-2553 ■ Fax (206) 328-0554 From: Jim Harris Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 12:23 PM To: Tamara Fix Subject: FW: Highmark Federal Way Can you put whole string below in to a new doc in 15-103298 UP and title Jim review comments with Bob Fadden Jim Harris Planner 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 Phone: 253/835-2652 Fax: 253/835-2609 www.cityoffederalway.com Office Hours Mon, Tues, & Thur, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM or by appointment -----Original Message ----- From: Bob Fadden [mailto:Bfadden@lmueller.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 10:55 AM To: Jim Harris Cc: Isaac Conlen Subject: RE: Highmark Federal Way Jim, There is no process required. The OP-1 is a special exception to the others in your code. Nothing needs to be submitted. The height limit is 55 feet outright according to the contract! The director of planning should rule it is required because of the OP-1 designation. The was entire purpose of Quadrant creating this agreement to avoid going through these kinds of drills and spending $3,000 or $4,000 to demonstrate we what we are permitted outright to so by the annexation agreement. -----Original Message ----- From: Jim Harris [mailto:Jim.Harris@cityoffederalway.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 10:11 AM To: Bob Fadden Cc: Isaac Conlen Subject: RE: Highmark Federal Way I agree, you can potentially go above the 35 feet as stated on D-4 in the CZA. It's just the process to get there (above 35 feet) has not been followed as I explained. For this proposal, the minor site plan modification is the vehicle to get above 35 feet in height, as the proposed approx. 42 foot tall building is not consistent with the approved Process III site plan decision. Going above 35 feet requires approval by the Director, and this Director approval would be the minor site plan modification process. In my 9/24/15 letter we stated the Director would support the request up to about 42 feet. But we need to disclose and memorialize this height above 35 feet via the correct process. The minor site plan requires written request and plans identified in my 9/24 letter item 4. Call me this morning•if you have questions. Jim Harris Planner 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 Phone: 253/835-2652 Fax: 253/835-2609 www.cityoffederalway.com- Office Hours Mon, Tues, & Thur, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM or by appointment -----Original Message ----- From: Bob Fadden [mailto:Bfadden@lmueller.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 9:45 AM To: Jim Harris Cc: Isaac Conlen Subject: RE: Highmark Federal Way Jim, The point here is the height restriction condition in the zoning chart cannot be applied. The agreement specifically speaks about the restriction of 35 feet next to the residential zoning shall not apply regardless of any change in the future or restrictions in the code at that time. See page D-4 -----Original Message ----- From: Jim Harris [mailto:Jim.Harris@cityoffederalway.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 9:31 AM To: Bob Fadden Cc: Isaac Conlen Subject: RE: Highmark Federal Way Hi Bob; I don't agree with.your analysis, as you are referencing the wrong zoning chart. The zone use chart you emailed me yesterday is dated 2007 and is not the applicable (date) use zone chart. It is definitely confusing and takes some research due to the provisions of the CZA. Pursuant to the CZA , the applicable zoning chart for the development comes from the 1994 FW Code, and I sent a copy of this 1994 zone use chart with my 9/24/15 letter. The 1994 zone use chart allows, 30 foot height, with an increase to 35 feet under certain circumstances, and then an increase above 35 feet subject to the criteria in note one of 1994 zone use chart 22-826. I agree, the 1994-CZA (page D-4) states: "Building height increases greater than 35 feet shall apply whether or not the OP-1 designated property adjoins a low density zone". So the CZA allows the height increase, and then we must determine what is the applicable code required process to allow the height increase above 35 feet. Pursuant to note 1 of the zone chart 22-826 (1994), the note 1 states: "If approved through Process II, the height of the structure may exceed 35 feet above ABE....." The catch to this note is Process II review under the 1994 code is a Hearing Examiner review and decision process. So the first conclusion is that to exceed 35 feet in height, a Hearing Examiner decision is required. However, pursuant to the 1994 CZA, Exhibit D, section III - D (first sentence page D-4), the CZA states: "For all uses including development standard modifications and site plan review, Article V, chapter 22 of the FWC shall apply instead of any other process 'otherwise required......" So, what this means is to modify the development standard from 35 feet to higher, the process is site plan review of the FWC (which site plan review under 1994 code is an administrative decision by the Director), rather than the Higher Process II Hearing Examiner review. So therefore, in summary an administrative site plan review decision is required to exceed the 30 - 35 foot height, as the CZA eliminates the higher Hearing Examiner Process. Since the currently approved site plan decision by the Community Development Director for the proposal identifies a proposed building height of under 35 feet, it is appropriate to process a minor amendment to the March 20, 2015 Process III decision to allow an administrative (Director) decision to exceed 30 - 35 feet height. The CZA does add an extra layer on this and makes it a bit confusing. Let me know if you have any questions. I have limited office hours so contact me at the hours identified below if needed. Jim Harris Planner 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 Phone: 253/835-2652 Fax: 253/835-2609 www.cityoffederalway.com Office Hours Mon, Tues, & Thur, 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM or by appointment -----Original Message ------ From: Bob Fadden [mailto:Bfadden@lmuell'er.com] Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 3:37 PM To: Jim Harris' Cc: Isaac Conlen Subject: Highmark Federal Way Jim, Mike in our office worked on East Campus with Quadrant and has done several projects in the OP-1 Zoning. I asked him to do the height modification and after he researched it he said this property does not require one because of the concomitant agreement. Based of that agreement the 35 foot restriction does not apply to this property (See Exhibit D attached) and any code changes are also not applicable. Current lowest grade on the site is 424 and 55 feet above that is the height limit The building drawings as submitted show a height to the top of the mechanical screen of well less that what is allowed Bob -----Original Message ----- From: Mike Galbraith Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 11:16 AM To: Bob Fadden Subject: Highmark Federal Way Bob, I have reviewed the City's letter regarding the height issues for Highmark's proposed building in East Campus. I'm not sure where they got the code page regarding height attached to the letter..............but regardless it does not apply to the OP-1 zone. This property is subject to the Concomitant Zoning Agreement regulations agreed to in 1994 of which I have attached miscellaneous pages. There is no 30' height limit in this zone and the requirement to limit height adjacent to low density zones was eliminated as part of the agreement per page D-4 attached. I believe the original height allowed was 55 feet+- for office uses in an OP zone with restrictions when adjacent to a low density zone however per the concomitant agreement that requirement was eliminated as noted above. I would.think the City would not require you to request a modification through an administrative design review process based on the attached information. Michael Galbraith, FRAIA Senior Associate Lance Mueller & Associates/Architects 130 Lakeside #250 Seattle, WA. 98122 T 206 325 2553 F 206 328 0554 P :,-IIRM7-r-'cn NOlONIHStlM AVM 1"3033 ONIOlINO 301330 SOdNtlO lStl3 112iVINHOIH M03 ONIMMO M3N A7i3 71dtl31x7 71173Jd U I Y OF FEDERAL WAY CDS , TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: HIGHMARK EAST CAMPUS OFFICE BUILDING (LMA #07-076) 2. Name of applicant: Lance Mueller & Associates/Architects 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 130 Lakeside, Suite 250 Seattle, WA 98122 Ph: (206) 325-2553 Contact Person: Bob Fadden 4. Date checklist prepared: October 12, 2007 Revised Page 3: August 21, 2015 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Federal Way 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Start construction in late March 2008 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain/ Tenant improvement within the building. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. A MDNS for a proposed prior development file #01- 100740-00-SE was issued. Environmental reports for this site are included in that file. This proposal only increases the building area through the construction of a two story building. An amended storm water study has been prepared for this project that demonstrates conformance. This project is also subject to the terms of the Annexation Agreement. As such, it has different buffer averaging, buffer widths, and building setback standards than the Federal Way Ordinance. In addition, for this property it specifies a reduced development setback to residential properties. Evaluation For Agency Use Only Page 1 9. Do you know governmental affecting the yes, explain. whether applications are pending for approvals of other proposals directly property covered by your proposal? If None that we are aware of at this time. 10. List any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. 1. Mitigated Determination of Non Significance 2. Traffic Concurrency 3. DRC approval through Process III 4. Grading Permit 5. Site Development Permit 6. Building Permit 7. Mechanical Permit 8. Electrical Permit 9. Plumbing Permit 10. Lake Haven Sewer & Water Connection Permit 11. NPDES — D.O.E. 12. HPA — D.O.F. & W 13. Foundation Permit 14. Engineering Site Development 15. 15 Day Technical Review 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. See attached Narrative. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. See attached existing conditions drawing, site survey, vicinity map, site plan. Legal Description: LOT 1 OF CITY OF FEDERAL WAY BLA NO. 01-1 00742-OOSU Page 2 B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The site has been previously graded so it is generally level within the development area. At the edge of the development area it slopes up or down to the adjoining areas at between 5% and 15%. C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. The site was not used for farm land in recent times. Soils consist of gravelly sand silt and silty gravelly sand. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The site has been previously graded. The site grading design is based on cut and fill and will require an estimated 11,437 cubic yards of import from an approved off site borrow. The new grading is necessary to reshape the site into the current development configuration. Other import will consist of sub base material under the building pad (900 c.y.), sub base material under the paving (2,000 c.y.) and top soil soil for landscaping (1,500 c.y.). f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Yes. During grading, prior to landscaping being placed and the building constructed, erosion could occur. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? 54% Page 3 b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes — Within a 1/4 mile. C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? 168 new cars. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). IBC e. Will the project use (or occur in immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth if any: During construction the contractor will take temporary measures to control erosion according to TECSP approved by the City. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. During construction, emissions from vehicles, equipment and power tools could occur along with dust from areas not yet paved or landscaped. After construction, emission from vehicles and gas heating will occur. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Comply to vehicle and equipment emission standards, provide dust abatement when needed, and utilize HVAC equipment that meets clean air standards. Page 4 3. Water a. Surface 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river if flows into. Three existing wetlands are on the site and a park storm water treatment pond is within 200 feet of the site. As part of the prior BLA buffer averaging was approved that established the minimum buffer of 25' for wetland A and a minimum buffer of 50' to wetland C & D for development on this site. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) of the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Construction activities will occur within 200 feet of wetland A, C & D that consist of utilities, grading, landscaping, building construction and buffer planting. Prior to this application, grading work was done that redirected the site runoff into catch basins. This interrupted the surface water runoff to wetland "A". As part of this work, the buffer will be re- graded so that the run off from that area will flow to wetland "A" and restore some of the original flow that went to that al -ea. In addition, the lawn area south of the building will be graded so that it's run off will drain into the wetland A. Restoring the run off that has been interrupted by the filling and grading will enhance the quality of the wetland. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions: Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year Floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No Page 5 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. b. Ground 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the systems are expected to serve. None C. Water Runoff (including storm water) 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Water will be collected from pervious surfaces and discharged into the existing underground drainage system. This system currently flows into the park water quality and detention system. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No Page 6 d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts. This site and the adjoining sites storm run off flows to a storm water treatment and detention facility that is located south of this property. This facility was constructed as part of a prior land use action. This site under a prior permit had an underground storm water collection system installed. This system currently collects surface run off and will be modified slightly to accommodate the current development plans. The surface water runoff from the proposed development is being collected in the existing storm drainage system and routed to the existing water quality and detention facility located south of the site. This storm water pond was sized to accommodate this development and provides both detention and treatment. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: X Deciduous tree: Alder, Maple, Aspen, other X Evergreen tree: Fir, Cedar, Pine, other X Shrubs X Grass Pasture Crop or grain X Wet soil plants: Cattail, Buttercup, Bulrush, Skunk, Cabbage, other Water Plants: Water Lily, Eelgrass, Milfoil, other X Other types of vegetation Invasive Blackberries & Weeds b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered The project area is not vegetated except with grass, scrub trees, blackberries, and Scotch Broom. It was previously graded to about 25 feet beyond the average buffer line. See LMA sheet A.1 for current location. Some of the steep slope area in the buffer has been planted with bushes and evergreen trees. C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None observed. Page 7 d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: The site was previously graded, which removed all vegetation to about 25 feet beyond the average buffer. The applicant, in addition to the on site landscaping, proposes planting native plants in the buffers after grading where applicable. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: Hawk, Heron, Eagle, Songbirds, others; Mammals: Deer, Bear, Elk, Beaver, other; Fish: Bass, Salmon, Trout, Herring, Shellfish, other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Pacific Flyway — The general migration path for fowl in the Puget Sound. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Provide habitat enhancement at wetland buffers. 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Electricity will be used for lighting convenience outlets and cooling. Gas will be used for heating. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No Page 8 C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: Conform to State Energy Code. This Code includes extensive conservation requirements that regulate energy consumption and heat loss/gain. 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. IM 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Aid car, police, and fire protection. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None required. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic equipment, operation, other)? Traffic 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation. other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Noise from construction equipment, construction activities, and vehicles during the building process. After completion, noise from HVAC equipment and vehicles will occur. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None. The building has sufficient distance to other sites and the street that no measures will be needed. Page 9 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Office, single family residential, storm water facilities, wetlands, and buffers. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No C. Describe any structures on the site. Only underground utilities, manholes, and catch basins. d. Will any existing structures be demolished? None e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? OP-1 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Corporate Park g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? Yes — See BLA and LMA sheet A-1.1. I. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 120 to 175 most likely. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None displaced. Page 10 f. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Comply with community design guide lines. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? 35 feet maximum. Principal materials are painted concrete, glass, and metal siding. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Comply with the spirit community design standard for landscaping and building design. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Glare: Vehicle head lights and site lighting. No glare from building is expected since the glazing is non reflective. This could occur from dusk to dawn. Page 11 b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? M C. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Site lighting fixtures will be shielded to limit the affects to the site. Light from headlights will be screened by the low planting. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? North Lake Fishing area is located south of the site. Access to the lake from Weyerhaeuser Way is about 300 feet south of this site. Walking on public side walks and paths is the principal opportunity available. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe. am C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Provide information to tenants about City recreational facilities nearby. 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, describe. None Page 12 b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Does not apply. C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Does not apply. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highway serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Weyerhaeuser Way and So. 320th are main streets that serve the site. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Yes — Within a 1/4 mile. Metro Route 181 at so. 320th and Pierce Transit Route 501 at So. 336th St. C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? 168 new cars. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No e. Will the project use (or occur in immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No Page 13 f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Transpo has requested that the City prepare a traffic scoping sheet in their "Trip Generation & Distribution" report. See attached. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Pay City trip mitigation fee. 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. Normal aid car, police, and fire protection. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. As a result of the development additional tax revenues will result that will pay for the costs of public services. The taxes include but are not firnted to property taxes, mitigation fees, sales taxes, fire district and utility district levies, public bonds for facility development, 8 & O taxes, etc. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanita sewer, septic system, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Water & Sewer - Lake Haven Phone - Qwest Refuse - City Contract Provider (Allied Waste) Gas - Puget Energy Electricity - Puget Energy Cable - Comcast Page 14 C. Signature The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Submitted: HIGHMARK-E-CAMPUS.CHK Page 15 33400 BthAvenue South, Suite 205 Federal Way, WA 98003 MEMORANDUM TO: JIM HARRIS, CITY OF FEDERAL WAY FROM: LAURA BARTENHAGEN, P.E. RESUBMITTED SUBJECT: HIGHMARK EAST CAMPUS BUILDING HEIGHT JOB NO: 1431-001-007 AUG 21 2015 DATE: 08/21 /2015 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CDS The purpose of this memorandum is to document the building height calculation for the Highmark East Campus project. Per your letter dated July 30, 2015, the Highmark East Campus building height was determined to be approximately 32 feet tall based on the March 20, 2015 Process III approval by the City. We have verified with Lance Mueller Architects that the elevation to the top of the parapet is 32 feet above finish floor and the height of structure is 31.5 feet The maximum building height allowed in the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) is 35 feet for properties in the OP-1 zoning district. The standard in the FWRC for height measurement is specified as "Height of Structure" (see page 19-374.1). The "Height of structure" is measured from average building elevation to the ridge of the roof which in this case is the top of structure at the exterior since the roof drains to the middle of the structure. The existing elevations on the site under the building footprint range from 419.0 to 428.5. The Average Building Elevation (ABE) based on the existing grade at the face of building. For this project the architect has done the calculation using 10 foot intervals to insure that the average is accurately determined. Based on this calculation the ABE is 426.0, 3.5 feet below finish floor. The proposed plan shows the finished floor of the building at 429.5, and the finish grade at the Face of Building (FOB) 6 inches below finished floor. The permitted height of structure ABE would be 426.0 + 35.0 = 461.0. Based on a height of structure of 31.5 feet and a finish elevation of the ground floor of 429.5, the maximum ABE is 429.5 + 31.5 = 461.0. In summary, the proposed building meets the maximum building height requirement above the average building elevation as shown on sheet A3.1 dated 8-16-2015. I Iesm8lengrlesm-jobs114311001 10071docu mentlmemo-003.docx Civil Engineering • Land Surveying • Project Management • Public Works • Land Planning • Landscape Architecture Phone 253.838.6113 800.345-5694 Fax 253,838.7104 33400 8thAvenue Soudr, Suite 205 Federal Way, WA 98003 MEMORANDUM TO: JIM HARRIS, CITY OF FEDERAL WAY FROM: LAURA BARTENHAGEN, P.E. SUBJECT: HIGHMARK EAST CAMPUS REQUEST FOR ADDENDUM TO SEPA CHECKLIST JOB NO: 1431-001-007 DATE: 08/21 /2015 i v'W' 1 X/ �! • \; P'e5k1j' AITT D AUG 2 ,12015 CIV OF FCpS�L W AY The purpose of this memorandum is to request an addendum to Page 3 of the attached SEPA Checklist for the Highmark East Campus project dated April 8, 2008. The original SEPA checklist identifies 550 cubic yards of import, while the construction plans dated September 22, 2008 that were reviewed and considered satisfactory for approval show 11,437 cubic yards of import. We would hereby like to request an addendum to Page 3 of the original SEPA Checklist for the project to match the original construction plans and show the 11,437 cubic yards of import. The source of the import material and associated haul route will be provided by the contractor following this submittal. This additional import is not anticipated to result in an unavoidable adverse impact to the property, because it is part of the original planned and designed Highmark East Campus development that was put on hold for a few years and is now ready to move forward. Ilesm8leng rlesm-jobs11431100110071docum entlmem o-004.docx Civil Engineering • Land Surveying • Project Management • Public Works • Land Planning • Landscape Architecture Phone 253.838.6113 800.345-5694 Fax 253.838.7104