14-100497- � CITY OF
Federal
August 8, 2014
Mr. P J Santos
Loran Partners
101 Stewart Street, Suite 350
Seattle, WA 98101
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
FederaWay l Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
wwwcityoffederalway com
FILE
Re: Permit #14-100497-00-SE; PLANNED ACTION SEPA APPROVAL
Federal Way Performing Arts & Conference Center (PACC); 31510 201h Avenue South, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Santos:
The Community Development Department and other city staff have reviewed the Planned Action SEPA (PAS)
checklist you submitted. We have determined that the proposed 700-seat Performing Arts and Conference
Center (PACC) with a 120-room (including up to 300 rooms if modified) hotel and associated site
improvements, including surface parking, landscaping, and plaza area and storm water facilities, does qualify as a
planned action as provided in Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 14.15.130(3)(O(iii).
The subject property is located within the area targeted by the PAS conducted by the city in 2006. The
applicant submitted a PAS checklist that demonstrates that the project is eligible to be considered as a
planned action, and therefore, exempt from further review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
The proposal is for a civic use and is therefore, consistent with the uses reviewed under the PAS pursuant to
RVRC 14.15.130. Additionally, to address transportation impacts, the proposal will implement mitigation
measures from the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) associated with the Planned Action SEPA and
Exhibit B of the adopting ordinance as follows:
Mitigation Measure: Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall pay the identified per
trip mitigation fee of $2,827.00 per new trip occurring in the PM peak hour.
In addition, for a development proposal to be considered a "Planned Action" project, pursuant to
RVRC 14.15.130(3)(d)(ii), a project must meet the all of the following criteria:
a. The proposed project is not otherwise exempt from SEPA; and
The proposal is not otherwise exempt from SEPA because the building is over 12,000
square feet in size and exceeds 40 parking stalls.
b. The proposed project is consistent with the City of Federal Way Comprehensive
Plan adopted under RCW 36.70A; and
The proposed project is consistent with .Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (RVCP), which
calls for development of civic uses in the City Center.
Mr. P J Santos
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August 8, 2014
c. The proposed project is subsequent to or is implementing a project which has
had its significant adverse environmental impacts adequately identified in the
City Center -Planned Action EIS; and
The project haJ its ;significant adverse environmental impacts adequately identified uz
the EIS.
d. The proposed project falls within the Planned Action qualifications identified in
FWRC 14.15.130(3)(c) as identified below: and
i. The project is a civic use, which is identified and analyzed in the Planned Action
EIS;
I The proposal involves the construction of less than 50,000 square feet of civic uses
and up to 300 hotel rooms. The planned action allows for up to 500,000 square feet
of civic uses and 600 hotel rooms;
iii. The proposed project is located within the planned action area;
iv. The proposed project will generate a small number of new trips and much less than
that analyzed under the Planned Action EIS;
v. The project does not result in any changes in impacts to any of the elements of the
environment that were identified in the EIS; and
vi. This project is intended to be completed within 2014 or early 2015. Also,
environmental conditions have not changed from those analyzed in the EIS; thus,
the planned action designation remains applicable.
e. The proposed project's adverse impacts are able to be mitigated through the
application and/or inclusion of mitigation measures detailed in the Mitigation
Document, as well as other applicable city, county, state, and federal
requirements and conditions, which together constitute sufficient mitigation for
the significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed project; and
The SEPA official has determined that the project's adverse impacts are able to be
mitigated with applicable requirements and conditions of city code and the above
referenced mitigation measure regarding traffic umpact fees.
f. The proposed project complies with all applicable local, county, state, and federal
regulations, and where appropriate, the proposed project complies with needed
variances or modifications or other special permits have been identified; and
The project complies with all applicable local, county, state, and federal regulations, and
where appropriate needed modifications have been approved.
g. The proposed project is not an essential public facility.
The proposed facilities are not essential public facilities.
This letter confirms that information submitted by the applicant adequately addresses relevant PAS criteria to the
city's satisfaction and further environmental review of the redevelopment project under SEPA is not required.
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Mr. P J Santos
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August 8, 2014
Our decision not to require additional environmental review does not mean that the license, permit, or approval
you are seeking from the city has been granted. Approval or denial of the proposal will be made by the
appropriate administrative or legislative body vested with that authority. The PAS environmental record is
considered by the decision makers) and conditions will be imposed to reduce identified environmental impacts,
as long as the conditions are based on adopted and designated city policy.
If you need further assistance, feel free to contact me at isaac.c nlen ci offederal%vay.c na, or 253-835-2643.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen, Planning Manager for
Larry Frazier, Interim Director
c: Ken Miller, PACC Project Director
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
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CITY OF Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
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CITY CENTER PLANNED ACTION APPLICATION
This checklist is used to determine whether a proposed project is eligible to be
considered a Planned Action; and therefore, exempt from further review under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
Project Name: Federal Way Performing Arts and Conference Center
Project Location: 31510 20th Avenue South (NE corner of S. 316th Street and 20th Avenue South)_
Project Description: New multipurpose 700-seat performance hall/conference center facility and
hotel
Applicant: Lorax Parnte
File #:
(For Staff Use)
1. Please describe the proposed project in detail. Include the square footage of each proposed
use. Also, describe any existing uses currently on site and indicate if they will be removed.
The project will include the construction of a new multi -purpose performing arts hall and conference
center (PACC). The performance hall will include a 700-seat venue with a full stage, fly loft, orchestra
pit and catwalk system. The conference center will feature two 1,500 square -foot meeting rooms that
can be opened up to each other and to the building lobby to accommodate larger events. The PACC
building program includes a total gross area of 42,000 square feet.
The project site will also accommodate a future hotel located at the north side of the site. The hotel is
projected to be a four-story structure with approximately 120 units and a total gross area of
approximately 70,000 square feet.
The project site will be redeveloped to include new parking facilities, utilities and landscape
improvements. Approximately 180 parking stalls will be provided, including approximately 7 ADA
accessible spaces.
The existing S. 314th Street access will be widened to include a new left -turn egress lane, a through -
right egress lane and ingress lane. Sidewalk and landscape improvements are proposed at the south
side of S. 3141h Street.
The project site currently includes an existing unoccupied 46,216 square -foot retail building. The
building and the associated existing site improvements will be demolished and removed as a part of
the proposed development.
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2. Please provide an estimate of the probable, net PM peak -hour vehicle trips to be generated by
the proposed use(s). (You may deduct vehicle trips currently/previously generated by pre-
existing uses on the site.) Please provide references and/or technical support for your
estimates.
Existing PM Peak Hour Trips: 0
Proposed PM Peak Hour Trips: 183 with a daytime conference, less with an evening
performance
Net New PM Peak Hour Trips: 183
Please see the Traffic and Parking Study memorandum provided by TranspoGroup, dated January
23, 2014, for additional information.
3. In order to be considered a "Planned Action" project, pursuant to the Federal Way Revised
Code (FWRC) 14.15.130(3)(d)(ii), a project must meet all of the following criteria. Please verify
that the proposed project meets these criteria. Feel free to provide explanatory notes, if
applicable.
a. ❑ The proposed project is not otherwise exempt from SEPA; and
The project is not otherwise exempt from SEPA.
b. ❑ The proposed project is consistent with the City of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan
(FWCP) adopted under RCW 36.70A; and
The proposed project is consistent with the City of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan. The
project includes civic features and commercial activities and enhances the development of
a strong urban center with a dynamic downtown core. The project is an important step for
the evolution of the Federal Way downtown from a segmented, suburban strip -mall retail -
oriented region to a strong, dense and interactive urban center.
c. ❑ The proposed project is subsequent to or is implementing a project which has had its
significant adverse environmental impacts adequately identified in the City Center Planned
Action EIS; and
The proposed project impacts were considered and identified within the City Center
Planned Action EIS.
d. ❑ The proposed project falls within the Planned Action qualifications identified in FWRC
14.15.130(3(c); and
The proposed project falls within the Planned Action qualifications identified in FWRC
14.15.130(3)c. The project includes civic space and lodging space, both within the
development envelope identified in the EIS.
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e. ❑ The proposed project's adverse impacts are able to be mitigated through the application
and/or inclusion of mitigation measures detailed in the Mitigation Document, as well as
other applicable City, county, state, and federal requirements and conditions, which
together constitute sufficient mitigation for the significant environmental impacts
associated with the proposed project; and
Yes.
f. ❑ The proposed project complies with all applicable local, county, state, and federal
regulations, and where appropriate, the proposed project complies with needed variances
or modifications or other special permits have been identified; and
Yes.
g. ❑ The proposed project is not an essential public facility.
The project is not an essential public facility.
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