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12-105443CITY OF _ Federal January 7, 2013 Gary Patterson Omega Custom Homes 5620 112"' Street East, # 123 Puyallup, WA 98373 Way E CITY HALL [=IL 33325 8th Avenue Vuth Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-7000 wwww cityoffederalway. com Re: File #12-105443-00-PC, PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY Moore Residence, 303XX 30°h Avenue SW, Federal Way Dear Mr. Patterson: Thank you for participating in the preapplication conference with the City of Federal Way's Development Review Committee (DRC) held December 27, 2012. We hope that the information discussed at that meeting was helpful in understanding the general requirements for your project as submitted. This letter summarizes comments given to you at the meeting by the members of the DRC. The members who reviewed your project and provided comments include staff from the City's Planning and Building Divisions and Public Works Department, and representatives from Lakehaven Utility District and South King Fire and Rescue. Some sections of the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) and relevant information handouts are enclosed with this letter. Please be advised, this letter does not represent all applicable codes. In preparing your formal application, please refer to the complete FWRC and other relevant codes for all additional requirements that may apply to your project. The key contact for your project is Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, rebecca.chapin@cityoffederalway.com. For specific technical.questions about your project, please contact the appropriate DRC representative as listed below. Otherwise, any general questions about the preapplication and permitting process can be referred to your key contact. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant proposes to construct a new single family house on a vacant lot that contains critical areas. MAJOR ISSUES Outlined below is a summary of the major issues of your project based on the plans and information submitted for preapplication review. These issues can change due to modifications and revisions in the plans. These major issues only represent comments that the DRC consider most significant to your project and do not include the majority of the comments provided. The major issues section is only provided as a means to highlight critical requirements or issues. Please be sure to read the entire department comments made in the next section of this letter. Mr. Patterson January 7, 2013 Page 2 * Planning Division 1. The proposed site contains several critical areas: wetland, wetland buffer, stream, and geologically hazardous areas. A wetland report and geotechnical analysis will be required. 2. Process III `Reasonable Use' review is required. • Public Works Development Services Division The project is subject to Small Site Drainage Review and Targeted Drainage Review Category 1 (TDRI), due to the geologically hazardous areas and the wetlands. • Public Works Traffic Division 1. Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) payment per FWRC 19.91. 2. A Transportation Concurrency permit is required per FWRC Chapter 19.90. 3. Street frontage improvements and right-of-way dedication are required along the property frontage on 3Wh Avenue SW per FWRC 19.135.040. 4. Sight distance analysis per AASHTO standard is required per FWRC 19.135.300. 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, rebecca.chapin@cityoffederalway.com) Zoning — The site is zoned Single -Family High -Density Residential (RS 7.5); the minimum lot size is 7,200 sq. ft. A single-family residence (detached dwelling unit) is a permitted use in this zone. Setbacks, Height, and Lot Coverage — Dimensional requirements are contained in Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.200.010 `Detached dwelling unit'. Minimum yard requirements are 20 feet in the front, five feet on the sides, and five feet in the rear. Maximum permitted height in this zone is 30 feet above average building elevation (AABE). Maximum lot coverage is 60%. Review Process — The proposed building location and improvements appear to be within a required stream setback, regulated wetland, and wetland buffer. For projects on single-family residential lots, a reasonable use modification or waiver may be requested through Process III land use review. The intrusion must be the minimum necessary to provide the applicant with some reasonable use of the subject property. Process III is an administrative review conducted by city staff with a final decision issued by the Director of Community and Economic Development. Public Notice — Process III applications require a public notice and 14-day comment period. Within 14 days of issuing the Letter of Complete Application, a Notice of Application will be published in the Federal Way Mirror, mailed to persons within 300 feet of the subject property, posted on the subject property, and placed at the City's three designated notice boards. The applicant is required to submit one (1) set of stamped mailing envelopes to persons receiving tax statements within 300 feet of the subject property. The City's GIS Division provides this service for a nominal fee (postage is provided by the applicant) or the applicant may provide their own mailing envelopes via King County Assessor records or title company. Please find the enclosed mailing labels bulletin for further information. 12-105443-00-PC Doc ID:62757 Mr. Patterson January 7, 2013 Page 3 Lot Line Elimination (LLE) — The subject property is comprised of three legal lots. A Lot Line Elimination (LLE) is required to eliminate interior lot lines that are crossed by the proposed structure. Please refer to the enclosed handout. Fees — The formal application must be prepared in accordance with the City's Development Requirements checklist (enclosed) and must be accompanied by the appropriate fees. As fees change annually, please contact Development Specialist staff for the current application fees for Use Process III, LLE, and other permits/reviews identified in this letter. Development Specialists can be reached at permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com or 253-835-2607. Critical Areas — Regulated Wetlands — According to the City of Federal Way Critical Areas maps, the subject property is located within 200 feet of a Category III regulated wetland. However, submitted plans and a preliminary review of the wetland by Habitat Technologies show what appears to be a Category II wetland with 100- foot buffer area.' The proposed driveway and part of the potential building area are intruding into part of the wetland and entirely into the wetland buffer. Therefore, pursuant to FWRC 19.150.040, Reasonable use of the subject property, you may request a modification or waiver of the buffer requirements to allow "reasonable use" of the property based on the following criteria: a) The application of the provisions of this division eliminates all reasonable use of the subject property. b) It is solely the implementation of this division, and not other factors, which precludes all reasonable use of the subject property. c) The applicant has in no way created or exacerbated the condition that forms the limitation on the use of the subject property, nor in any way contributed to such limitation. d) The knowledge of the applicant of limitations on the subject property when he or she acquired the subject property. e) The waiver or modification will not lead to, create, nor significantly increase the risk of injury or death to any person or damage to improvements on or off the subject property. It is the applicant's responsibility to show how the proposed wetland intrusions meet the criteria of FWRC 19.150.040. The city may impose any limitations, conditions, and restrictions as appropriate to reduce or eliminate any undesirable effects or adverse impacts of granting a reasonable use request. A wetland report prepared by a certified biologist will be required to be submitted with the Process III application. 2 Stream Analysis — The city's critical areas maps also show a major stream offsite to the west and the 100- foot buffer extending on site. The driveway as proposed will run through the stream. The wetland report provided by Habitat Technologies indicated a stream to the east and a drainage way to the west (not a major stream). Please submit a stream analysis report with your formal application to verify the category and location of any stream within 200 feet of the site. Intrusions into stream setbacks also require land use review and will be reviewed with the reasonable use modification/waiver as mentioned above. I In 2011, the city received a wetland report from Sewall Wetland Consulting, Inc., for a site to the south (parcel #416660-0647) in which they determined the wetland to be a category III with a 50-foot buffer (enclosed). 2 Once under review the city will evaluate and may elect to utilize a 3`d party reviewer for comments and feedback on the project, at the applicant's expense. 12-105443-00-PC Doc ID:62757 Mr. Patterson January 7, 2013 Page 4 Geologically Hazardous Area — City critical area maps indicate the site is in a landslide and erosion hazard area, which is considered a geologically hazardous area. Improvements may not be located within 25 feet of a geologically hazardous area, unless no reasonable alternative exists and then only if the development activity will not lead to or create any increased erosion hazard as demonstrated by geotechnical analysis (FWRC 19.160.010). Please submit a geotechnical report with your application that identifies the extent of the geologically hazardous area and the need to intrude. The report should also address building foundation and other construction related issues. Clearing, Grading, and Vegetation and Tree Retention — The proposal is subject to the provisions of FWRC 1 124; "Elearing� Cymdmg,-and-V-egetation-an�d-TTee-Retention:"-A-clearing and -grading pian that meets FWRC 19.120.020 and FWRC 19.120.040 must be submitted with the formal Process III application, if clearing and grading work is proposed. The site is subject to tree density requirements of FWRC 19.120.130(1); note that 25 tree -units per acre are required for single-family zoned sites, minus any proposed public or private streets and regulated critical areas. Trees located within critical area buffers (but not within the wetland itself) can be credited towards satisfying the tree units per acre requirement. Tree unit credits are in table 2 of FWRC 19.120.130-2. School Impact Fee — A school impact fee is due at the time of building permit application for the new dwelling unit. The fee amount is subject to change as determined annually by the Federal Way School District. PUBLIC WORKS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION (Kevin Peterson, 253-835-2734, kevin.peterson@cityoffederalway.com) Land Use Issues — Stormwater 1. Surface water runoff control and water quality treatment will be required per the 2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) and the City of Federal Way Addendum to the 2009 KCSWDM. It is assumed at this time that the project will meet the requirements for Small Site Drainage Review (Appendix C of the 2009 KCSWDM). In addition to Small Site Drainage Review, due to the Wetlands and Geologically Hazardous areas, this project is also subject to Targeted Drainage Review, Category 1 (TDRI). A drainage plan shall be developed and submitted to the City as part of the Land Use Process submittal. If the final design of the project exceeds the thresholds for Small Site Drainage Review and Targeted Drainage Review, additional drainage system design and review may be required. 2. If infiltration is proposed, soil logs prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer or septic designer must be provided to verify infiltration suitability. Show the proposed location and dimensions of the drainage facilities on the preliminary plans. 4. If more than one acre will be disturbed during construction, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit may be required. Information regarding this permit can be obtained from the Washington State Department of Ecology at hM://ww►v.ecy.wa.gov/programs/sea/pac/index.htm1, or by calling 3 60-407-643 7. 12-105443-00-PC Doc 1D:62757 Mr. Patterson January 7, 2013 Page 5 5. If work is to be done below the ordinary high water mark, a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) permit may be required. Information regarding this permit can be obtained from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, at hn://www.wa.gov/wdfw/habA!papage/htm or by calling the office of Regulator Assistance at 3 60-407-703 7. Right -of -Way Improvements See the Traffic Division comments from Sarady Long, Sr. Transportation Planning Engineer, for traffic related items. )gilding-Permit-Issues- 1. Final drainage improvements will be reviewed/approved under the Building Permit application. 2. When topographic survey information is shown on the plans, the vertical datum block shall include the phrase "DATUM: N.G.V.D.-29" or "DATUM: K.C.A.S.," on all sheets where vertical elevations are called out. PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC DIVISION (Sarady Long, 253-835-2743, sarady.long@cityoffederalway.com) Transportation Concurrency Analysis (FWRC 19.90) A concurrency permit is required for this development project. The PW Traffic Division will perform concurrency analysis to determine if adequate roadway capacity exists during the weekday PM peak period to accommodate the proposed development. Staff does not anticipate any concurrency LOS failure from the project. 2. Based on the submitted materials for one single family lot, the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation - 8`h Edition, land use code 210 (Single Family Residential), and the proposed project is estimated to generate approximately 1 new weekday PM peak hour trips. 3. The estimated fee for the concurrency permit application is $344.50 (1 - 10 Trips). The concurrency application fee must be paid in full at the time the concurrency permit application is submitted with land use application. The applicant has the option of 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) Based on the submitted materials for one (1) single family lot, the estimated traffic impact fee is S3�5.30. The applicant may defer part or all of the impact fee payment amount to either building permit issuance, or to later than closing of the sale of the single family home. If this option is selected, a covenants prepared by the city to enforce payment of the deferred fees will be recorded at the applicant's expense on each lot at the time of plat recording for residential land divisions. Street Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135) The applicant/owner would be expected to construct street improvements consistent with the planned roadway cross -sections as shown in Map III-6 of the FWCP and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) shown as Table III-19 (FWRC 19.135.040). Based on the materials submitted, staff conducted 12-105443-00-PC Doc ID:62757 Mr. Patterson January 7, 2013 Page 6 a limited analysis to determine the required street improvements. The applicant would be expected to construct improvements on the following streets to the City's planned roadway cross -sections: 30`' Avenue SW shall be Type "V" Local streets, consisting of a 24-foot street with 8' ditch, 5' sidewalks and street lights in a 56-foot right-of-way (ROW). 2. The applicant may make a written request to the Public Works Director to modify, defer, or waive the required street improvements (FWRC 19.135.070). Information about right-of-way modification requests is available through the Public Works Development Services Division. Current (2013) fee - —for-the-modificatiomequesHs-S9-1:50- 3. Tapers and transitions beyond the project frontage may be required as deemed necessary for safety purposes, taper rate shall be WS^2/60 or as directed by the Public Works Director. 4. Please verify intersection sight distance in accordance to the latest AASHTO guidelines. BUILDING DIVISION (Scott Sproul, 253-835-2633, scott.sproul@cityoffederalway.com) International Building Code (IBC), 2009 edition Washington State Amendments WAC 51-50* International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2009 edition Washington State Amendments WAC 51-52* Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2009 edition Washington State Amendments WAC 51-56 & WAC 51-57* International Fire Code (IFC), 2009 Washington State Amendments* WAC 51 -54 National Electric Code (NEC), 2009 edition Accessibility Code ICC/ANSI Al 17.1-2003 International Residential Code 2009 Washington State Amendments* WAC 51-51 Washington State Energy Code 2009 WAC 5 1 -11 Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code 2006 WAC 51-13* *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). 12-105443-00-PC Doc 1D:62757 Mr. Patterson January 7, 2013 Page 7 Building Criteria Occupancy Classification: R-3 Type of Construction: V-B Fire Protection: see fire department comments Wind/Seismic: Basic wind speed 85 Mph, Exposure_, 25# Snow load, Seismic Zone D-1 A complete building permit application and commercial checklist. (Additional copies of application and checklists may be obtained on our web site at: www.cityoffederalway.com.) Submit 2 sets of drawings and specifications. Specifications shall include: x Soils report x Structural calculations x Energy calculations x Ventilation calculations. Note: A Washington State Registered architects stamp is required for additions/alterations (new or existing) of 4,000 gross floor area or greater unless specifically listed as an "exempt" structure per the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Energy code compliance worksheets are required to be completed and included with your permit application. A wet stamp and signature is required on all sheets of plans and on the cover page of any calculations 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 4� 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/resubmitted drawings shall indicate by means of clouding or written response, 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 signs. Applicants may apply for separate permits at any time prior to commencement of construction. When required, special inspections shall be performed by WABO approved agencies or by agencies 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 Department can final the structure for occupancy. Building final must be approved prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The City of Federal Way does not issue temporary Certificate of Occupancies. 12-105443-00-PC Doc iD:62757 Mr. Patterson January 7, 2013 Page 8 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 representative, electrical contractor and any other interested party, should attend this meeting. Meetings will occur at the Building Department and will be scheduled by the inspector of record for the project. Site -Specific Requirements A geo technical report will be required. 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 (Brian Asbury, 253-946-5407, BAsbury@lakehaven.org) Water This property is located within the water service area boundary of the City of Tacoma. Please contact Tacoma Water at 253-502-8247 for further information. Sewer • A separate Lakehaven sewer service connection permit (application form enclosed) is required for each new connection to the sanitary sewer system, in accordance with standards defined in Lakehaven's current `Fees and Charges Resolution'. • Properties in this area by individual, private grinder pumps that discharge to a Low -Pressure Sewer (LPS) main. An E/One make/model grinder pump is required. Please contact Lakehaven for additional information & specifications for the required grinder pump. • Proof of existing, recorded private, sewer easement will be required across adjacent property, for the benefit of the portion of the owner's sewer service connection line across said adjacent property. This private easement shall cover off site property along the route of the affected portion of the sewer service connection line from the edge of public right-of-way to the owner's property. • Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven sewer service connection charges (2013 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be determined upon submittal of service connection application(s) to Lakehaven. All Lakehaven fees & charges are typically reviewed & adjusted (if necessary) annually, but are subject to change without notice. o Sewer Service Connection Permit Fee: $240.00. o Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Sewer: $3,031.00. o Charge -Payable -in -Lieu -of -Extension (CPILOE): $18,533.34 (Lakota Beach LPS, Proj #5299442). This amount is adjusted monthly based on an annual interest basis. Please contact Lakehaven for current CPILOE cost information. o Service Agreement Charge(s): $120.00 (Private Pump Station Agreement). o County Document Recording Fees: $78.00. o ROW Permit Fee (Agency): $510.00 (Federal Way). The depiction of the existing LPS main (yellow -dashed line) in 30th Avenue SW on the attached facility map is not correct. The recorded location of this LPS main (5-1681) is west of the western edge of ROW pavement, and not under asphalt paving. 12-105443-00-PC Doc ID:62757 Mr. Patterson January 7, 2013 Page 9 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 FIRE AND RESCUE (Vince Faranda, 253-946-7242, vnce.faranda@southkingfire.org) Water Supplies for Fire Protection �Certi ica e o water . vai a i i s a a pruv� at the time o app xcahan m icahng the ire flow available at the site. A hydraulic fire flow model shall be requested from the water district. Fire hydrants shall be spaced 600 ft. or less apart. Every building lot shall have a fire hydrant within 300 ft. All measurements shall be made as vehicular travel distance. Fire Apparatus Access Roadway Fire apparatus access roadways shall be required for every building when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more than 150 ft. from fire apparatus vehicle access. Fire apparatus access roads: 1. Shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. 2. Shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed load of a 75,000 pound fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. 3. Shall be not less than a 32 foot inside turning radius and not less than a 40 foot outside turning radius. 4. A dead-end in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with a cul-de-sac at the dead end. All such cul-de-sacs shall be not less than 80 feet in diameter. 5. Gradient shall not exceed 15 percent. EXCEPTION: When buildings are completely protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system, these provisions may be modified by the chief. Fire apparatus access road gates shall comply with South King Fire and Rescue Administrative Policy Guideline No.1001 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in Group R, Division 3 occupancies: 1. When the occupancy exceeds 2,500 square feet (including attached garages) without adequate fire flow. 2. Without approved fire department access. 3. When the occupancy exceeds 10,000 square feet. 4. When the building is classified as an over -water structure. If the slope of a building lot does not allow the building(s) on the site to comply with the "life safety/rescue access" requirement, the building(s) shall be provided with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. Life safety/rescue access shall mean an unobstructed access to all floor levels and each roof level of a building on not less than 20 percent of the building perimeter by utilizing a 35-foot ladder. 12-105443-00-PC DocID:62757 Mr. Patterson January 7, 2013 Page 10 An alternate method would be at least one stairway enclosure with exit doorways from each floor level and with a door opening onto each roof level which conforms to the requirements of the International Building Code. Based on the information provided, this residence will require an NFPA 13D sprinkler system. CLOSING This letter reflects the information provided at the preapplication meeting and is intended to assist you in preparing p ans and m�a enaals for -formal app > ion. We hope you fo—und the comments userul to your project. We have made every effort to identify major issues to eliminate surprises during the City's review of the formal application. The completion of the preapplication process in the content of this letter 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 application. Comments provided in this letter are based on preapplication materials submitted. Modifications and revisions to the project as presented for this preapplication may influence and modify information regarding development requirements outlined above. In addition to this preapplication letter, please examine the complete FWRC and other relevant codes carefully. Requirements that are found in the codes that are not addressed in this letter are still required for your project. If you have questions about an individual comment, please contact the appropriate department representative noted above. Any general questions can be directed towards the key project contact, Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641. We look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Becky Chapin Assistant Planner enc: Master Land Use Application Process III Submittal Requirements Mailing Envelopes Handout FWRC 19.200.010 `Detached dwelling unit' Lot Line Elimination Calculating Tree Units Critical Area Report prepared by Sewall Wetland Consulting, Inc., dated September 21, 2011 Concurrency Application Lakehaven Utility District Handouts Don and Felicia Moore, 4130 Augusta Drive NE, Tacoma, WA 98422 Kevin Peterson, Engineering Plans Reviewer Sarady Long, Senior Traffic Engineer Scott Sproul, Assistant Building Official Vince Faranda, South King Fire Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Utility District 12-105443-00-PC Doc ID:62757 HABITAT TECHNOLOGIES March 21, 2012 RECEIVED Mr. Gary Patterson DEC 0 4 202 @ OMEGA Custom Homes e-mail gary@omegacustomhomes.com CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CDS RE: Wetland and Drainage Corridor Identification and Assessment Parcels 4166600465, 4166600466, and 4166600467, City of Federal Way Scope of Work and Probable Budget Dear Mr. Patterson, would first like to thank you for the opportunity to assist with your project planning and for allowing Habitat Technologies the opportunity to provide the following Scope of Work and Probable Budget for professional services associated with the identification and documentation of wetlands, surface water drainage corridors, and critical habitats associated with three presently vacant lots located along 30th Avenue SW within the Lakota Beach Area of the City of Federal Way. As we discussed Habitat Technologies completed an onsite assessment of wetland areas within and adjacent to these three parcels in the fall of 2003. The identified wetland boundary and representative sample plots were then surveyed by a professional survey team. As defined by the survey an identified wetland dominated the central and southern lots (-0466 and-0467). However, following the survey it appears that a formal wetland delineation report was not prepared and the surveyed wetland boundary was never submitted to the City of Federal Way for wetland verification. As such, the 2003 assessment provides a general starting point for the present planning. The City of Federal Way, along with the other resource agencies dealing with wetland issues, generally considers a wetland assessment valid for three to five years as long as site conditions have not been significantly altered. Wetland assessments generally older than five years must be re-evaluated and potentially re -defined and re -surveyed. In addition, regulations pertaining to wetland issues may also have changed within the five year period resulting in potentially different buffers and different wetland impact provisions. As such, the following scope of work begins with the re-evaluation and re - flagging of wetland boundaries and drainage corridors within the three parcels and associated new access corridor connection to 301h Avenue SW. The location of onsite and adjacent critical areas (i.e. wetlands and drainages) is an important issue in the selection of a homesite development plan. While the City allows encroachment into these critical areas following a public hearing or modifications their associated protective buffer following administrative approval the City has generally limited such encroachment to "the minimum necessary." In addition, the encroachment must be fully mitigated through the creation of new critical areas and the restoration/enhancement of presently degraded critical areas. wetlands, streams, fisheries, wildlife - mitigation and permitting solutions 12015 P.O. Box 1088, Puyallup, Washington 98371 voice 253-845-5119 fax 253-841-1942 habitattech@gwestoffice.net Should the selected site plan encroach into critical areas additional project permitting would typically be required through the Seattle District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Washington Department of Ecology, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. These agencies would also generally allow for encroachment only to the "minimum necessary" and would also typically require full mitigation for unavoidable impacts. Recommendation: It is the recommendation of Habitat Technologies that the location and character of onsite and immediately adjacent critical areas be defined, surveyed, and made a part of the overall site plan prior to extensive site planning. The site plan depicting present critical areas and associated buffers would then be used to define a suitable homesite area keeping in mind the City of Federal Way directive for limiting encroachment to the minimum necessary to develop the homesite. SCOPE OF WORK AND PROBABLE BUDGET WETLAND, DRAINAGE CORRIDORS, AND CRITICAL HABITATS Parcels 4166600465, 4166600466, and 4166600467, City of Federal Way PHASE ONE: Critical Areas Identification and Characterization TASK 1 A - Identification of Wetlands Drainage Corridors and Critical Habitats: This task involves the evaluation and identification of wetlands, drainage corridors, and critical habitats within and immediately adjacent to selected development areas. Onsite activities would follow the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (1987 Manual) with 2010 Supplement and the Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual (Wash. Manual) as required by the City of Federal Way, the Washington Department of Ecology, and the Seattle District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This task would include background information analysis and a review of the wetland assessment completed for this project area. The objective of this evaluation is to define through onsite flagging identified wetlands, drainage corridors, and critical habitats within and immediately adjacent to the selected project area. Survey activities and spring hydrology monitoring are not a part of this Scope of Work. At the completion of this task Habitat Technologies would provide a field map of onsite boundary flagging and representative data plots. TASK 113 -- Coordination with Project Team and Buffer Definition: Following the completion of Task 1A Habitat Technologies would define the appropriate City of Federal Way protective buffer width for each identified wetland and surface water drainage. Habitat Technologies would then meet with the project team to define a suitable development plan and to define potentially unavoidable encroachments into critical areas or their associated buffer. 2 12015 PHASE TWO. Critical Areas Documentation and Mitigation Program TASK 2A — Wetland Drainage Corridor, and Critical Habitat Report: Following the completion of Phase One Habitat Technologies would prepare a critical areas report that defines and characterizes identified critical areas. TASK 2B — Compensator Miti ation Program: Following the selection of a suitable site development proposal Habitat Technologies would prepare a compensatory mitigation program to address unavoidable encroachments into critical areas or their associated buffers. If required, this task would include the preparation of a compensatory planting program plan sheet, the establishment of mitigation performance standards, the detailing of a monitoring program, and selected contingency actions. PHASE ONE TASK 1A. Identification of Wetlands, Drainage Corridors, and Critical Habitats. $ 1,500.00 TASK 1 B. Coordination with Project Team and Buffer Definition $ 800.00 Direct Expenses mileage, flagging, photos, copies $ 75.00 PROBABLE BUDGET $2,375.00 PHASE TWO TASK 2A. Wetland, Drainage Corridor, and Critical Habitat Report $ 1,200.00 TASK 2B. Compensatory Mitigation Program Direct Expenses (mileage, flagging, photos, copies) PROBABLE BUDGET ** The completion of Task 2B is dependent upon the extent of critical area encroachments and the selected site development plan. These items are not presently defined. The Probable Bud -gets presented are not LUMP SUM budgets. Habitat Technologies would invoice only for time spent in the completion of identified tasks. Invoices are issued for identified services performed during the billing period. Invoices are due upon receipt. Client authorization is required should the Scope of Work be expanded. Additional work not identified within the above Scope of Work would either be treated as an add -on to this contract and be undertaken on a time and materials basis, or would be identified within a separate contract. ADDITIONAL PHASES - IMPACT MITIGATION AND PERMITTING Following the completion of the Scope of Work noted above, Habitat Technologies would assist the project team with permitting issues, coordination with permitting 3 12015 agencies, and the implementation of a compensatory mitigation program. Associated tasks and a probable budget have not been included in the present Scope of Work for these additional phases since the overall project needs have not yet been defined and such needs may change through the course of this project. DELIVERABLES: Habitat Technologies would provide the Client two (2) bound copies and one (1) unbound copy -ready copy of the critical area report outlined in Task 2A.. The Scope of Work and Probable Budget provided above is valid if accepted within 45 days for the date of presentation. Should you wish Habitat Technologies to complete the Scope of Work above please sign both copies of this letter and return one copy to our office. The signed return of this letter, shall act as formal notice to proceed. Sincerely, CLIENT AUTHORIZATION Thomas D. Deming DATE: 4 12015 vm ega t-ustom homes nnan - r w : r iew map Page i or i Gmail' brc"re Gary Patterson <gary@omegacustomhomes.com> FW: Field map Thomas Deming <habitattech@gwestoffice.net> Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 3:40 PM To: Gary Patterson <gary@omegacustomhomes.com> Please see attached field graphic. The onsite work took a little more time to ensure that we were catching all the recent changes. You will note -that the wetland is larger today that in 2003. This change appears related to the additional water entering the site from the excavated ditch along the eastern boundary. With the lack of ditch maintenance both where the water enters and where the water leaves the wetland is increasing in size. In short, more seasonal ;surface water is retained onsite than before. Under the City's present regulations the onsite wetland appears best defined as a Category 2 Wetland with a standard 100 foot buffer. The ditch along the eastern boundary would likely be considered by the City as a "minor" stream with a 50 foot buffer. Following your review of this graphic we should discuss development and mitigation alternatives. The City would likely that the position that putting the homesite along the western (30th Avenue) boundary would require less wetland or buffer impact. There is a new homesite being build on the parcel to the south. We are trying to contact City staff to see what type of buffer that homesite required. fieldmap.pdf 1762K https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/fpgli72v95ru/?&v=pt&msg=1386de74d83d93b6 7/10/2012 LLC �,'v',eoResources, Memo To: Mr. Glen Jacobs, Mr. Gary Pact rson, Omega Custom Homes From: Brad Biggerstaff, LEG �. Date: July 16, 2012 Re: Feasibili of Single Famii esidential Development This memo summarizes our subsurface explorations and discusses the feasibility of constructing a new residence on the vacant lots. The site consists of two tax parcels located east of 30'' Avenue SW in the Lakota0umas Bay area of Federal Way, Washington. The site is bounded by Poverty Bay Park on the east, existing residence on the north and vacant residential parcels, pasture land on the south and west. Access to the site will be via a new easement between Lots 1 and 2 to 30" Avenue SW. On July 10, 2012, we visited the site and monitored the excavation of 4 test pits. The subsurface conditions as observed across the site in our test pits consisted of 1 %2 to 3'/2 feet of organic ridden topsoil over mottled loose to dense sand with varying amounts of silt and gravel. These surficial soils were observed to be in a moist to wet condition. At depths of 5 to 6 %2 feet, we observed a sfiff to very stiff fractured sift with sand (Test Pits TP-3 and TP-4 only). Based on the observed groundwater seepage and mottling, we interpret that the sails from the surface down to the stiffer silts likely become saturated during the wet winter months. These soils are potentially subject to liquefaction under design level seismic events. The permeability of stormwater infiltration at the site is limited and likely not practical. Localized low impact development (LID) features such as rain gardens may reduce the amount of stormwater flows. However, given the mottled and saturated nature of the onsite soils, the rain gardens would likely be wet or have standing water throughout the wet portion of the year. If LID features are implemented into the project, overflows should be incorporated into each feature. We recommend that stormwater flows be tightlined and released to the municipal storm drain system, such as the existing ditch along the east side of 30th Avenue SW. In areas where structures and/or driveways will be located, the existing 1'/2 to 3'/2 feet of topsoil should be overexcavatedlremoved. It may be more practical to overexcavate the entire building pad instead of the perimeter and interior strip footings. This would create a uniform pad for construction. In order the mitigate the potential for settlement related to liquefaction, we recommend that the footing areas for the residences be over -excavated to provide a minimum of two vertical feet of coarse granular structural fill (quarry spalls, crushed concrete, or pit fun sand and gravel) over a woven (structural) geotextile fabric. The fabric and structural fill should extend a minimum of 2 feet horizontally outside the limits of the footings for each foot of depth of the footing below grade. The footings for the residence should be a minimum of 2 feet in width. All interior footings should be constructed as strip footings and constructed as recommended above. The interior crawl space surface should be sloped to promote drainage to a pipe that extends below the footing area and drains to the street stormwater system. A backflow preventer should be included. We trust this memo is sufficient for your needs at this time. Please feel free to contact us directly at (253) 896-1011 if you need further assistance. Thank you. * Page 1 �a� kelk gyp► * ■ r / 1 / , ' 400, _ r 1 e I It �� r� r• �_ � 1 1 r ,z - � \ .�� iBOS F. ._ r 7 "' l � J r �Q� I � �r '�l, � 7 �i t. In rT ; � �� }- y� .'•' 1 i fl r fJ1J� , 10 ■�� `` : •ylt ' rrwA /} ! •t, // ■1 L _. _ - • L' REV610N5. / �-'ACCi�!✓XEIYEKT f _ J. Y � -may . r I � a.... 40 ow AIR T !I 4ud go 1 r r 1 ■I 4a r 1 rr r■ 10 rrwrr �{, /! !� r r II � I ! � � � DRAWING ISSUED FOR: ~* 1 ' r f _ '� // rr ■ 1�{ `If ^ `1. } DATE: �' [L + � j �j I � •.p� 1 \ \ f f �� - +■`�J i I I 1 y I r� I STATE OF WASHINGTON y y r , '- f-' . •F, I f I.. _ a 0 II 1 r REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT r, r ! !■++''AA`�� (�]!/y �j� i KATHERINE OWENS -.I jj ,, r J "*I.� x�. I ■ , `� V �I.: 1 - '`••; 'tiF A . B� E C EI\IF® CERTIFICATE N0. 692 - d•' l� �� I f! / f '�1-� F PROJECT NO.: 1235 4 201z RLE NAME 1235WLA X-REFS: CIVIL + =� -I I QJf • r OR BY: KLO rr `�� r+�T n FEDERAL WAY CHECKED E: KLO 4► `� 6�+� 1 �,I PLOT SCALE 1 1 CDS 1 DRAWING SCALES: 1"=20'-0" I mo NOTE: r +' i 1 Q * SITE DRAWING NOT FROM SURVEY j, <.�,�,.�� DRAW CONTENTS i INFORMATION. LII'Jf Zlv DRAWING NO: ^-p'� _ GRAPHIC SCALE WL1 mI tl/ IN = 20 1 SITE PLAN n IN = 20 IL OF SCALE- 1 Becky Chapin From: Rebecca Chapin Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 10:58 AM To: Scott Sproul; Vince Faranda; Kevin Peterson; (BAsbury@lakehaven.org) Cc: Isaac Conlen Subject: Moore Residence DRC Hi All, Since we weren't given much with the pre-app submittal, I found out a little more info regarding the Moore Residence, file # 12-105443- PC. According to the agent, the house hasn't been designed yet, depicted is the potential buildable area, not the actual size of the house. They want to see what can be built here and what restrictions they will have. After the meeting they will design a house to what is allowed. Also, the light blue boundary shown on the site plan is the wetland boundary, so they are intruding into the NE corner of the wetland, to the west with the driveway, and entirely into the buffer. Both the design group and habitat technologies wetland biologist will be at the meeting if you have additional questions. Becky Chapin Assistant Planner City of Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 Phone:253-835-2641 Rebecca.Cha pin @cit offederalway. com CITY OF FEDERAL WAY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) Preapplication Conference Sign -In Sheet NAME BeC�kLA C Kaf In Moore Residence 12-105443-00-PC, December 27, 2012 WITH ��t-j l; C- WL w �s Ix IV PHONE lS3-$35-2(o4 I 2,3-03c;;- Z cc112.53 - 9�fb-S' N c e- Cf►� - 3 � o v' °,� alp 7 I . el ' l � �i9°7'n ?:i +� '` Cry eu- CL-4'-541/ JA<-O-MS )M,44 A ? j 3.3 o 7 - 2,o ! t C � l c- �c rr� F��lis owl 2s3 - �3s - 2� q3 o � W tD 1 CDOW CJl CD P, 0, W '' ■ W O CO O � -p co W 1 o1�v _to 4 Cn I W Lfl N C v 00 �� t v Oo 1 b .. • v O T \1 0 � a � V O O cz� CD 0 wow cno 1 cs r o �f W cm o ijR S1� r ti � CT)!If ;� N o . w 1 ti�Ol �� Iwo, 1 1 N � 1 D IV �.(y'1 O O O � O O O C.fl i i O cn A O . to rn c 1 vi rn rn rn o f o rn rn o rn o rn � rn c M o � o rn Cn � o 41 m rn O 0 N 1 W �Q rn T D FVEioPFo� CITY OF Federal December 12, 2012 Sarai Lambert Omega Custom Homes 5620 112'h Street East Puyallup, WA 98373 CITY HALL Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-7000 www.cityoffederalway.com RE: File #12-105443-00-PC; PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED Moore Residence, 303XX 30`h Avenue SW, Federal Way Dear Sarai Lambert: The Community and Economic Development Department is in receipt of your preapplication conference request. The application has been routed to members of the Development Review Committee and a meeting with the project applicant has been scheduled as follows: 9:00 a.m. — Thursday, December 27, 2012 Hylebos Conference Room Federal Way City Hall, 2nd Floor 33325 8 h Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 We look forward to meeting with you. Please coordinate directly with anyone else you would like to attend the meeting as this will be the only notice sent by the department. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact me at rebecca.chapin@cityoffederalway.com or 253-835-2641. Sincerely, Nkq-�J Becky Chapin Assistant Planner c: Don and Felicia Moore, 4130 Augusta Drive NE, Tacoma, WA 98422 Doe I D. 62726 o� Fed10'::tSP eral Way 40k MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION DEPARTMENT OF CommuNrrY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RECEIVED 33325 8`s Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609 DEC 0 4 2012 .= www.cityoffederalway.cum CITY OF FEDERAL WAY APPLICATION NOW. ' i O I CDS Date l I & Project Name -1 L C Property Address/Location D yy n } A 1 Parcel Number(s) y Lo Project Description PTNARF. PRINT Type of Permit Required Annexation Binding Site Plan Boundary Line Adjustment Comp Plan/Rezone Land Surface Modification Lot Line Elimination C Preapplication Conference Process I (Director's Approval) Process H (Site Plan Review) Process III (Project Approval) Process IV (Hearing Examiner's Decision) Process V (Quasi -Judicial Rezone) Process VI SEPA w/Project SEPA Only Shoreline: Variance/Conditional Use Short Subdivision Subdivision Variance: Commercial/Residential Required Information SZoning Designation 5F 1±b mprehensive Plan Designation Value of Existing Improvements Value of Proposed Improvements Internalional Building Code (IBC): Occupancy Type _Construction Type Applicant Name: ()on t T--ea—I'lL' I C.L 0 Wre— Address: mil'10 PRugusra nc, i.1 E City/State: To_cc3mcn. , uJ A zip: (%q L . _ Phone: ` 5, 3-cLA3- O-1a� Fax: Email: Signature: Agent (if different than Applicant) Name: OMt+ga Cus+om kot-1es Address: 5U'2D t t q_+ V1 St-, C City/State: ?�x'p\o P • t,00, Zip: `% -13 Phone: P2-53- c}tlLc -- t 10 O Fax: Email: + W-n N o7ng5 , C 0 Y'n Signature Owner Name: Address: City/State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: Bulletin #003 —January 1, 2011 Page 1 of 1 k:\Handouts\Master Land Use Application I ., SITE PLAN: • North arrow with scale. Total gross floor area of all proposed floors or levels. ■ Site area. • Type of Construction and proposed Occupancy Type per the International Building Code. • Existing and proposed property lines, sidewalks, existing right-of-way improvements, and street edges with existing and/or proposed easements. ■ Dimensions of existing/proposed structures, parking and drive aisle layout, property lines and right-of-way, including location of barrier flee stalls. • Areas with slopes 40 percent or greater on or within 25 feet of the site. • Existing and/or proposed access points, including driveways within 150 feet of the site (both sides of the street) measured from center lines of driveway (250 feet when development abuts Pacific Highway South and Dash Point Road). • Total existing and proposed parking stall count. • Approximate location of proposed storm drainage facilities. • Environmental constraints such as existing streams, ponds, wetlands, natural drainage courses, wellheads, and other surface water features on or within 200 feet of the site. • Width of existing and proposed perimeter buffering. • Existing and proposed landscaping. Landscaping and trees may be shown in masses on the plan rather than indicating individual tree and shrub species. Refer to Chapter 19.125, Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC), Article I, "Landscaping," for further information. Show proposed internal roadway design. OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION (seven copies of each): "Community Design Guidelines," for further • Vicinity map. • Front, rear, and side building elevations information. indicating height. • Statement of existing and proposed use for all • Provide a statement of architectural design structures located on the site. intent, including finish materials and ■ Floor plan. colors. Refer to Chapter 19.115 FWRC, Projects will have "vested" rights for development to current codes and ordinances only upon having submitted a complete building permit or subdivision application, or following land use approval. If you have any questions about preapplication conference, contact the Permit Center at 253-835-2607. Please be advised that a preapplication conference request lacking the required information will not be accepted. Project Name i►� i �/ I%i File # 1 ,)— — / 6 ✓ e �12 Applicant or Agent: Date: Intake Staff Initials: Date: /—� �— Bulletin #044 — January 1, 2011 Page 2 of 2 k:\Handouts\Preapplication Conference