18-102600CITY OF
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July 2, 2018
Mr. Pete Gonzales, P.E.
ESM Consulting Engineers LLC
33400 8" Avenue South, Suite 205
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE. Creekside Commons Folder # 18-102600-000-00-SM;
Response to Street Improvement Modification/Waiver Request
Dear Mr. Gonzales:
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
This letter responds to your request to modify the required street improvements associated with the
development of the above -referenced project. After evaluating your request, review of Federal Way
Revised Code (FWRC) provisions (Sections 19.135.070), and direction provided by City Council, the
Public Works Department provides the following response to each of your requests:
20td Avenue South
20th Avenue South is classified as a Minor Collector, corresponding to City Standard Street
Section "R". This section consists of a 40-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter strips
with street trees, 6-foot sidewalk and streetlights in a 66-foot right-of-way.
The applicant has requested a modification of the Standard Street Section "R" in the area in close
proximity to the identified wetlands. The reduction would be elimination of the 4-foot planter
strip and the 8-foot parking strip on the side closest to the wetland.
The Public Works Director may grant a waiver in accordance with FWRC 19.135.070 (2) unusual
topographic or physical conditions preclude construction of the improvements as required.
Your submitted request does not provide sufficient documentation to support the contention that
FWRC 19.35.070 (2) applies. In addition the previous street modification request (March 2018)
did not include any reduction request along 20th Avenue South.
The Public Works Department hereby denies your request to modify the requirements for
minimum intersection spacing.
South 333`d Street
South 333`d Street is classified as a Minor Collector, corresponding to City Standard Street
Section "R". This section consists of a 40-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter strips
with street trees, 6-foot sidewalk and streetlights in a 66-foot right-of-way.
Currently South 333d Street has a 60-foot right-of-way. The applicant has proposed full
dedication of the right-of-way area but a modification of the Standard Street Section "R" in the
areas in close proximity to the identified wetlands. The reduction would be elimination of the 4-
foot planter strip and the 8-foot parking strip on the side closest to the wetland.
A review of previous Street Modification requests indicated that a similar site located along South
304d' Street near Steel Lake Was denied a very similar reduction.
The Public Works Department hereby denies your request to reduce the required street section.
The developer will be required to install the full City Standard Street Section Type "R" and to
dedicate the additional 6-foot of total right-of-way required.
The conditions of this modification will be applicable for a period of one year from the date of the letter.
If a land use permit is not issued within the one-year time limit, this waiver will be void, and a new
request for modification must be submitted.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cole Elliott, P.E., Development Services Manager,
at (253) 835-2730.
Sincerely,
EJ Walsh, F.E.
Deputy Public Works Director
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Federal Way DEPARTMENT
STREET MODIFICATION REQUEST / ACTION
Project Name Creekside Commons
Permit # 18-102600-SM
Location 20" Ave South and S 331 Street
Request The Applicant proposes to construct approximately 106 townhomes on both
the north and south sides of S 333`d Street west of 20th Ave S.
The Applicant has requested a re-examination of modifications to the standard street cross
section to minimize intrusion into the site wetlands and wetland buffers within two right-of-ways
(S 333`d St. and 20t1i Ave S). Both S 333`d St and 201h Ave S are classified as Minor Collectors
with City Standard Street Section "R".
The modification request is for the elimination of the required 8-foot parking and 4-foot
landscape strip when in close proximity to the wetland/wetland buffer. This request affects:
S 333`d Street west of 20th Ave S.
201h Avenue S south of the connection with proposed Road "A"
Staff Analysis
Discussions with the consulting engineers indicated the primary driver behind the request is
to avoid the time required to prepare all of the submittals for a Hydraulic Project Approval
(HPA) permit.
1. The street section modification included in the previous Street Modification request
for S 333`d Street. The original determination denied the request and required full
Street Section Type "R" to be installed.
The current modification has reduced the length of the reduction request along the
south side of S 333`d Street from approximately 135 feet to 75 feet. Along the north
side of S 333`d Street the reduction has shrunk from approximately 120 feet to 35 feet.
In addition the current submittal proposes to install a raised pedestrian crosswalk
within the reduced area to provide a traffic calming measure along S 333`d St.
2. The previous street modification request did not include any reduction of the Street
Section along 20th Ave S. This portion appears to have been added to avoid a HPA
permit requirement. The proposed street section reduction is adjacent to Wetland A.
(adjacent to request) is located south of the proposed point of connection of Road "A"
at 20`l' Ave S. The previous Street Modification acknowledged that Wetland A
prevents aligning Road "A" with the existing road, S. 332nd Street.
When fully examined the street modification proposal does not appear to meet the criteria
established under FWRC 19.135.070 (2) Unusual topographic or physical conditions
preclude the construction of the improvements as required.
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In addition, a review of previous street reduction requests indicates that a similar site located
along S. 3041h Street near Steel Lake was rejected.
Requirements / Conditions of Approval Development Services staff make the following
recommendations for this request on street improvements:
1. Deny the street section reduction along S 333rd Street. The required street improvements
shall meet the full Type "R" street section.
2. Deny the street section reduction along 20th Avenue S. The street improvements shall
meet the full type "R" street section.
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June 13, 2018
Mr. Marwan Salloum, P.E.
Public Works Director
City of Federal Way
33325 811 Avenue S
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE: Creekside Commons Townhomes
Road Standard Modification Request - Revised
Dear Mr. Salloum:
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JUN 13 2018
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In February of this year, on behalf of our client, ESM provided a Right of Way Improvement
Modification Request that would allow certain non -conforming street configurations and
locations for this project. In March the City responded and approved one modification
request for an intersection location (Road A intersection with 20th Avenue S.) but denied
the remaining modification requests. After a meeting last month with City staff to discuss
the issues and potential resolutions, we are requesting that one of the original ROW
Improvement Modification Requests related to road section be revisited based on a
revised configuration of the proposal. This modification would protect existing natural
resources, avoid intrusion into the wetland and/or wetland buffer, provide a traffic calming
device, and offer additional pedestrian and school transportation safety.
We understand that there are four reasons the City will consider a modification, deferment
or waiver. In this circumstance, we believe the unusual topographic or physical conditions
make the construction of standard right of way improvements as required exceedingly
difficult, time consuming, and expensive. We believe we offer a potential solution that
avoids the challenge yet allows the construction of a traffic system which will meet the
needs of the City and offers additional benefits to the public at this location. The road
standard is listed below with our proposed modification following.
Street Section Modification
Per FWRC 19.135.240 minor collectors are required to have a minimum right of way width
of 66' with a street section as shown in Image A.
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June 13, 2018
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However, where those roads are adjacent to critical drainage culverts and wetlands we
are proposing a modified street section to avoid impacts to those pipe ends and
associated critical areas (wetlands and floodplains). The specific waiver request is the
transitioned removal of the 8' street parking and the 4' planter strip primarily on one side of
the street section. The modified street section that we are proposing is shown in Image B
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The modified street section is being proposed at limited locations: along the west side of
20th Avenue South where it is adjacent to Wetland A where the large storm pipe
discharges. It is also proposed on north and south sides of South 333rd Street where it is
adjacent to Wetland A and Wetland B at the existing twin culvert crossing. The section is
extended somewhat farther to the west on the south side to avoid impacting the drainage
ditch. See Sheet EX-01 for the locations of the proposed modified street section.
This proposed street section provides the same full right of way but reduces the street
improvements only where adjacent to three critical storm pipe inlet/outlet locations.
Except for one short section on South 3331d, the reduction is limited to one side of the
road where it is proposed. This minor reduction in landscape area and parking
improvements only where adjacent to critical drainage facilities reduces the overall
intrusion into critical natural areas, preserves flood plain capacity, limits disruption to the
Mr. Marwan Salloum
June 13, 2018
Page 3
existing storm culverts, reduces pollution generating surfaces, and reduces landscape
maintenance along the frontage.
The benefits of the combined parking and landscape reduction on South 333rd Street are
many. The location of the proposed reductions on South 333rd Street offers some
opportunity for the benefit of pedestrians and area school children by providing a
shortened mid -block crossing between the two access points for the project. The short
distance between the curbs limits the amount of time pedestrians are exposed to traffic.
By incorporating an elevated surface crossing, the feature becomes a traffic calming and
pedestrian safety element used in other locations around the city (e.g., 81h Avenue South
near Mirror Lake Elementary School). In addition, with some signing and/or pavement
marking to reserve the areas, the shortened parking areas east and west of the combined
parking/landscaping reduction offers an opportunity for school bus loading/unloading
zones for the benefit of the school district.
The benefits of the proposed modification/waiver on 20th Avenue South are fewer, but no
less important. This location is complicated due to the existing traffic circle at the
intersection of South 332nd Street. The proposal is to relocate this traffic circle to the
intersection with the proposed Road A. This works functionally better because a new
traffic circle was proposed at the intersection of South 333rd St. Separating the traffic
circles provides more effective speed control over a longer length of the street rather than
concentrating it in a short section due to the two adjacent traffic circles. Moreover, the
new Road A intersection will be located between essentially three intersections (South
332nd Street, South 3315Y Street, and South 331 st Street offset) so it makes sense that
creating a slower traffic speed location in this area would be beneficial. Relocating the
traffic circle to the Road A intersection allows the reduced landscaping/parking at the
culvert outfall and provides most of the same benefits as those found at the South 333rd
Street application, less the pedestrian and bus advantages.
This modification/waiver will not adversely impact the overall road network. The reduction
of street parking adjacent to the wetland will not cause any parking problems for the
proposed development because, except for one location where the proposed reduction in
parking spaces occurs, there would be few, if any, cars parked as those areas are not near
future homes. Internal street parking is provided throughout the plat and along the roads
where critical areas and buffers would not be impacted. Additionally, the removal of the
planter strip will not result in a reduction in function or value of the streets. In the areas of
the wetland buffers there is ample vegetation and planting that will be provided behind the
sidewalk to reduce the overall intrusion of hardscapes into the wetland. This landscaping
includes native vegetation and trees.
The above requested road modification is minor and will not result in an unsafe condition
due to the many mitigating improvements to the overall road network that will be provided
as part of this plat. We believe that the proposed modification offers considerable benefit
through preservation of natural resources, increased practical use of the right of way, and
varied aesthetics. We are confident the function, safety, maintainability, and value of the
road network will be improved by the granting of this modification request.
Mr. Marwan Salloum
June 13, 2018
Page 4
Please review this request in conjunction with the Preliminary Plat details and let us know
if there are any other justification information you need to be able to approve this
modification request. Should you have any questions, or require any additional
information, please contact me immediately. Thank you for your consideration and
assistance.
Sincerely,
ESM CCNSULMNG ENGINEERS, LLC.
PETE GONZALES E.
Senior Civil Engineer
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Mr. Evan Mann
ESM Consulting Engineers LLC
33400 8t' Avenue South, Suite 205
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE. CREEXSIDE COMMONS Folder # 18-100745-000-00-SM;
Response to Street Improvement ModificationiWaiver Request
Dear Mr. Mann:
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www. cityoffederalway. com
Jim Ferrelf, Mayor
This letter responds to your request to modify the requited street improvements associated with the
development of the above -referenced project. After evaluating your request, review of Federal Way
Revised Code (FWRC) provisions (Sections 19.135.070), and direction provided by City Council, the
Public Works Department provides the following response to each of your requests:
Road "A" at 20`h Avenue South
The applicant is requesting a modification to our standards of minimum 150 foot intersection
spacing (FWRC 19.135.280).
20"' Avenue South is classified as a Minor Collector, corresponding to City Standard Street
Section "R". This section consists of a 40-foot street with curb and gutter,-4-foot planter strips
with street trees, 6-foot sidewalk and streetlights in a 66-foot right-of-way.
Road "A" is classified as a Local, corresponding to City Standard Street Section "W". This
section consists of a 28-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter with street trees, 5-foot
sidewalk and streetlights within a 52-foot right-of-way.
Ideally Road "A" would be required to align with the existing street to the east (S 332"d Street)
located approximately 120-feet south of the proposed alignment. An identified wetland exists at
the point of alignment between Road "A" and the existing street (S 332"'1 Street).
Road "A" is prevented from locating further north by an existing private driveway located on the
south edge of the parcel to the north.
The Public Works Director may grant a waiver in accordance with FWRC 19.135.070 (2) unusual
topographic or physical conditions preclude construction of the improvements as required.
The Public Works Department hereby approves your request to modify the requirements for
minimum intersection spacing.
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Road "C" at 20th Avenue South
The applicant is requesting a modification to our standards of minimum 150 foot intersection
spacing (FWRC 19.135.290).
Again, 20th Avenue South is classified as a Minor Collector, corresponding to City Standard
Street Section "R". This section consists of a 40-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter
strips with street trees, 6-foot sidewalk and streetlights in a 66-foot right-of-way.
Road `'C" is classified as a Local, corresponding to City Standard Street Section "W". This
section consists of a 28-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter with street trees, 5-foot
sidewalk and streetlights within a 52-foot right-of-way.
Ideally Road "C" would be required to align with the existing driveway to the east (Forest Lane
Condominiums) located approximately 60-feet north of the proposed alignment. No topographic
or physical condition which would preclude alignment of the street to the driveway appears to
exist.
The Public Works Department hereby denies your request to modify the requirements for
minimum intersection spacing. Re -design of the Road "C" alignment will be required.
Road "B" at Road "C"
The applicant is requesting a modification to our standards of minimum 150 foot intersection
spacing (FWRC 19.135.280).
Again, Road "B" is classified as a Local, corresponding to City Standard Street Section "W".
This section consists of a 28-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter with street trees, 5-
foot sidewalk and streetlights within a 52-foot right-of-way.
Road "C" is classified as a Local, corresponding to City Standard Street Section "W". This
section consists of a 28-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter with street trees, 5-foot
sidewalk and streetlights within a 52-foot right-of-way.
Road "B" current design is approximately parallel to 20th Avenue South. Currently Road "B"
meets the separation requirements from 201h Avenue S. at South 333'4 Street. As the road extends
southward from this point, it bends slightly east which makes it too close to 20`h Avenue South at
Road "C". No topographic or physical condition which would preclude the Road `B" alignment
from maintaining the minimum separation requirement appears to exist.
The Public Works Department hereby denies your request to modify the requirements for
minimum intersection spacing. The Road "B" design will need to be modified so that it will meet
the minimum separation requirement from 20t1i Avenue South at Road "B" intersection with Road
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South 333`d Street
South 333rd Street is classified as a Minor Collector, corresponding to City Standard Street
Section "R". This section consists of a 40-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter strips
with street trees, 6-foot sidewalk and streetlights in a 66-foot right-of-way_
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Currently South 333 a Street has a 60-foot right-of-way. The applicant has proposed full
dedication of the right-of-way area but a modification of the Standard Street Section "W' in the
areas in close proximity to the identified wetlands. The reduction would be elimination of the 4-
foot planter strip and the 8-foot parking strip on the side closest to the wetland.
A review of previous Street Modification requests indicated that a similar site located along South
30e Street near Steel Lake was denied a very similar reduction.
The Public Works Department hereby denies your request to reduce the required street section.
The developer will be required to install the fall City Standard Street Section Type "R" and to
dedicate the additional 6-foot of total right-of-way required.
The conditions of this modification will be applicable for a period of one year from the date of the letter.
If a land use permit is not issued within the one-year time limit, this waiver will be void, and a new
request for modification must be submitted.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cole Elliott, P.E., Development Services Manager,
at (253) 835-2730.
cerely,
E.J. Walsh, P.E.
Deputy Public Works Director
cc: David Van De Weghe, Senior Planner
Sarady Long, Transportation Planning Engineer
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Property Legal Description (abbreviated): Lot 17, State Plat in Section 16, T 21 N, R 4 E, WM.
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Easement Legal Descriptions: That portion of Lot 17, State Plat in Section 16, T 21 N, R 4 E, WM.
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Lot 17, State Plat in Section 16, Township 21 North, Range 4
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of the Property ("Easement") legally described as follows:
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