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16-102724CITY OF .. Federal Way Mr. James M. Gulian FILE 2840 30011, Place SW Federal Way, WA 98023-2325 Re: File #16-102724-00-PC; PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY Gulian Short Plat; 2840 SW 300th Place, Federal Way Dear Mr. Gulian: CITY HALL 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-7000 www.cityoffederalway.com Jim Ferrell, Mayor July 12, 2016 Thank you for participating in the preapplication conference with the City of Federal Way's Development Review Committee (DRC) held July 7, 2016. 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 & Rescue. Some sections of the Federal Wray 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 Senior Planner Dave Van De Weghe (253-835-2638 or david.vandewe he citvoffed wa .c ). 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 proposal is to subdivide one lot into two single-family lots for construction of a cottage. 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. 1. Planning Division 1. All residential subdivisions are required to provide open space in the amount of 15 percent of the gross land area of the subdivision site per FWRC 18.55.060(2). Mr. James M. Guhan Page 2of8 July 12, 2016 2. Public Works Development Services Division 1. This project must meet the requirements outlined in the 2016 King County Surface rater De ign Manual (KCSWDNi for Simplified Drainage Review. 3. Public Works Traffic Division 1. Tran portation Concurrency Management (FTFRC 19.90) — A transportation concurrency permit with an application fee of $822.00 is required for the proposed project. 2. Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135.040) — Construct street frontage improvements along the property frontage on 300th Place SW. 3. Traffic Impact Fees (F)FRC 19.91) —Traffic impact fees payment is required for the additional lot. 4. Lakehaven Utility District 1. A Certificate of Sewer Availability (application enclosed) issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with any land use and/or building permit applications (check with land use agency for requirement). The Certificate is valid for one year from the date of issuance. If the certificate is needed, allow one to two working days to issue for a typical certificate. 2. Reservation of a private sewer easement may be required on the proposed easterly new lot. 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 (Dave Van De Weghe, 253-835-2638, david.vandeweghe@ciMaffederalway.con Short Plat Process — Pursuant to FWRC 18.30.010, short plat applications are administratively processed through the Department of Community Development. The administrative review process requires that the Director of Community Development issue a decision on the short subdivision request and confirm conformance with FWRC 18.30.110(2). Public notice of the complete short plat proposal is required per FWRC 18.30.080, and a 15-day public comment period is provided. However, no public hearing will be required unless an appeal is filed. A master land use application and short plat handout are enclosed; relevant code sections are available at www.codepubhshing.com/WA/FederalWay/. 2. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) — This short plat application is exempt from the requirements of SEPA review. 3. Land Use Review Timeframes — The Planning Division will notify the applicant of the application status within 28 days of submittal. If the application is determined complete, staff will issue a Letter of Complete Application. Review will stop any time the applicant has been requested by the city to correct plans, perform required studies, or provide additional information needed to issue a decision. The review period will begin within 14 days following submittal of requested items. Per FWRC 18.05.080(1), if an File #16-102724-00-PC Doc ID 73922 Mr. James M. Gillian Page 3 of 8 July 12, 2016 applicant fails to provide additional information to the city within 180 days of being notified by mail that such information is requested, the application shall be deemed null and void and the city shall have no duty to process, review, or issue any decision with respect to such an application. 4. Public Notice —Short plat applications require a public notice and a 15-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, posted on the subject property, and placed at the city's three designated notice boards. 5. Fees —As development fees change annually, please contact the Permit Center at 253-835-2607, or permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com, for an updated fee list prior to submitting your application. Additional utility fees, school impact fees, concurrency, and engineering plan review fees apply. 6. All residential subdivisions are required to provide open space in the amount of 15 percent of the gross land area of the subdivision site per FWRC 18.55.060(2). All or some of the open space requirement may be satisfied by a fee -in -lieu payment at the discretion of the Parks Director. If open space is provided onsite, it shall be provided in its own tract. As with other tracts, an open space tract cannot count towards the minimum lot area of the lots. 7. Lot Si.Ze —The zoning for the subject site is Single -Family Residential (RS) 7.2. The minimum lot size for each lot is 7,200 square feet. As depicted, the proposed lots meet the minimum lot size requirement. Property set aside in tracts (access and/or open space) cannot count towards the minimum lot area per FWRC 19.05.120, "lot area" and FWRC 19.145.150.1. Also, all residential subdivisions are required to provide open space in the amount of 15 percent of the gross land area of the subdivision site per FWRC 18.55.060(2). If open space is provided onsite, it shall be provided in its own tract, see item #11 below. 8. Design Criteria — Short plats are subject to the subdivision design criteria of FWRC Chapter 18.55. 9. Setbacks — The existing house and future residences must conform to the following structural setback requirements of FWRC 19.200.010, "Detached Dwelling Units": front yard — 20 feet; side yard — 5 feet; and rear yard — 5 feet. 10. Miscellaneous Sin,gle-Family Residential regulations — a. Maximum height of structures — 30 feet above average building elevation. b. Maximum lot coverage — 60 percent. c. Required parking spaces — two per dwelling unit. 11. Open Space — All residential subdivisions are required to provide open space in the amount of 15 percent of the gross land area of the subdivision site per FWRC 18.55.060(2). All or some of the open space requirement may be satisfied by a fee -in -lieu payment at the discretion of the Parks Director, after consideration of the city's overall park plan, quality, location, and service area of the open space that would otherwise be provided with the project. Open space fees shall be paid prior to recording the short plat. If the applicant chooses to provide onsite open space, it shall be provided in its own tract and include a combination of the following types: File #1 G-102724-00-PC Doc ID 73922 Mr. James M. Gulian Page 4of8 July 12, 2016 Open Space Category % of Gross Land Area Usable 10% minimum Conservation No maximum or minimum Buffer 2% maximum Constrained 2% maximum Per FWRC 18.55.060(5), "Open space shall be owned in common undivided interest by all property owners within the land division as members...." As with other tracts, an open space tract cannot count towards the minimum lot area of either lot. The city is working on a code amendment related to the provisions of open space. The project contact is Associate Planner Leila Willoughby -Oakes, who can be reached at 253-835-2644, or leila.wiUoughbyoakes@cityoffederalway.com. 12. Clearing Grading and Tree and Vegetation Retention — The short plat is subject to the provisions of FWRC 19.120, "Clearing, Grading, and Tree and Vegetation Retention." A clearing and grading plan that meets FWRC 19.120.020 and FWRC 19.120.040 must be submitted with the formal short plat application, as c1c a a; 1. oa �. 1-g and grading work is proposed. 13. Tree Density Requirements — The plat will be 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. A tree unit is a value assigned to existing trees retained on the property or replacement trees. The larger the tree, the greater value it is assigned. Required tree density can be composed of retained trees and replacement plantings per FWRC 19.120.130. The tree and vegetation plan must clearly show where the tree units are to be located. The formal application must indicate what trees are to be removed. In the case of the 0.16-acre site, approximately 5 tree units are required. Tree unit credits are in Table 2 of FWRC 19.120.130(2). Per FWRC 19.120.130(3), the total number of tree units required to be provided is calculated by multiplying gross site acreage, minus any proposed public or private streets. If an applicant cannot provide for the minimum tree units per acre onsite, off -site mitigation, or a fee -in - lieu payment to the city's urban forestry account, may be approved by the director. See FWRC 19.120.140 for off -site mitigation and fee -in -lieu payment requirements. 14. Sewage Disposal — The applicant must provide documentation that each lot in the subdivision will either connect to the sanitary sewer system or provide an onsite septic system. The city does not have any code provision requiring connection to the sanitary sewer system. The continued use of the existing septic system for one of the lots must be approved by the Public Health -Seattle & King County. Provide a copy of their Subdivision Pre -Application Report. If onsite septic systems are provided, prior to short plat recording, the applicant must obtain the Public Health -Seattle & King County signature on the short plat document and provide a copy of their signed Application for Final Subdivision. 15. School Impact Fees — School impact fees (currently ,$2,899.00, plus an administrative fee of S144.95 per single-family home) are due at the time of the building permit application for new dwelling units and are subject to the fee schedule in effect at that time. This fee amount is subject to change as determined annually by the Federal Way School District. File 416-102724-00-PC Doc 1D 73922 Mr. James M. Gulian Page 5of8 July 12, 2016 16. Approval Duration — Short plat preliminary approval expires five years from the date of approval. Engineering plans must be approved, improvements constructed, and the short plat must be recorded within the five-year time period. No less than 60 days prior to the lapse of approval, the applicant may request a two-year time extension for the short plat approval. 17. recording — The city will record the short plat with the King County Division of Records and Elections subsequent to the Public Works Department approval of submitted as -built plans. Prior torecordingthe short plat, all surveying and monumentation must be complete. In addition, all other required improvements must be substantially completed as determined by the departments of Community Development and Public Works. PW DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION (Ann Dower, 253-835-2732, ann.dower@cityoffederalway.com) Land Use Issues — Stormwater Surface water runoff control and water quality treatment must meet the requirements of the 2016 King County Surface Water De ign Manual (KCSWDM). As proposed, with a 1,200 square foot home and assuming minimal or no frontage improvements, this project meets the requirements for a Simplified Drainage Review. At the time of preliminary short plat submittal, documentation must be provided showing how runoff from the new single family home, and any other new or replaced impervious surfaces, will be controlled. Best Management Practices (BMP's) are required as outlined in the KCSWDM. 2. Show the proposed location and dimensions of the BMP's on the preliminary plans. 3. Show all proposed easements for access, drainage, and/or other utilities that may cross the new boundary line. Right -of -Way Improvements 1. See the Traffic Division comments from Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Sarady Long for traffic related items. 2. All stormwater treatment and detention requirements outlined above may apply to any improvements within the public right-of-way. Building Permit Issues 1. The Federal Way Public Works Development Standards Manual (including standard detail drawings, standard notes, and engineering checklists) is available on the city's website to assist the applicant in preparing plans at www.cityoffederalway.com/node/1467. 2. A right-of-way permit will be required for any work within the public right-of-way. 3. Provide cut and fill quantities on the site plan. 4. Temporary Erosion and Sediment -Control (TESC) measures, per Appendix D of the 2016 KCSWDM, must be shown on the site plan for building permit. File #I6-102724-00-PC Doc ID 73922 Mr. James M. Guhan Page 6 of 8 July 12, 2016 5. The site plan shall show the location of any existing and proposed utilities in the areas affected by construction. PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC DIVISION (Sarady Long, 253-835-2743, sarady.long@cityoffederalway.com) Transportation Concurrency Analysis (FWRC 19.90) 1. A concurrency permit is required for this development project. The concurrency analysis will determine if adequate roadway capacity exists during the weekday PM peak period to accommodate the proposed development project. Please note that supplemental transportation analysis and concurrency mitigation may be required if the proposed project creates an impact not anticipated in the six -year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). 2. Based on the submitted materials for two single-family lots, per the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation - 81h Edition, land use code 210 (Single Family Detached), the proposed project is estimated to generate approximately one new weekday PM peak hour trips. The estimated fee for the concurrency permit application is $822 (1 - 9 trips). This fee is an estimate and based on the materials submitted during the preapplication conference. The concurrency application fee must be paid in full at the time the concurrency permit application is submitted with the land use application. The fee may change based on the new weekday PM peak hour trips as identified in the concurrency trip generation. 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 four single-family lots, the estimated traffic impact fee is $3,830. The actual fee will be calculated and paid at the time of plat recording. The applicant may defer part or the entire impact fee payment amount to either building permit issuance, or to no later than closing of the sale of the single-family home. If this option is selected, 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) Per FWRC 19.135.040, the applicant/owner will be expected to construct street improvements consistent with the planned roadway cross -sections as shown in Appendix III -A in Chapter III of the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) shown as Table III-10. Based on' the materials submitted, staff conducted a limited analysis to determine the required street improvements. The applicant will be expected to construct improvements on the following streets to the city's planned roadway cross -sections: ■ Internal road shall be Type a' W' local street, consisting of a 28-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter strips with street trees, 5-foot sidewalks, and street lights in a 52-foot right-of-way. The applicant will be expected to construct half -street improvement along the property frontage with a minimum 20-foot paved surface with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter, 5-foot sidewalk, and street light with an approved turn -around at the end of the street. File #1 6-102724-00-PC Doc ID 73922 Mr. James M. Gulian Page 7 of 8 July 12, 2016 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 a right-of-way modification requests are available through the Public Works Development Services Division. Please note that these modification requests have a nominal review fee currently at $160. BUILDING DIVISION (Peter Lawrence; 253-835-2621, peter.lawrence@cityoffederalway.com) No comments. LA-KEHAVEN 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 water system/service information. Sewer • A Certificate of Sewer Availability (application enclosed) issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with any land use and/or building permit applications (check with land use agency for requirement). The certificate is valid for one year from date of issuance. If the certificate is needed, allow one to two working days to issue for a typical certificate. ■ The site has two existing sewer service connections (SSCP 24133-SFR & SSCP 25378/25519-ADU). • A separate Lakehaven sewer service connection permit (application enclosed) is required for each new connection to the sanitary sewer system, or any modification (re -align, abandon, etc.) to an existing sewer service connection, in accordance with standards defined in Lakehaven's current "Fees and Charges Resolution." Sewer service connections in the Lakota Beach area require a separate, E/One grinder pump for each separate lot. ■ Reservation of a'private sewer easement may be required on the proposed easterly new lot, for the benefit of the portion of the existing sewer service connection line serving the proposed westerly new lot. • Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven sewer service connection fees, charges, and/or deposits (2016 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be determined upon submittal of service connection application(s) to Lakehaven. All Lakehaven fees, charges, and deposits are typically reviewed and adjusted (if necessary) annually, and are subject to change without notice. • Sewer Service Connection Permit Fee: $300.00 (new easterly lot). ■ Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Sewer: $3,206.00 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). Sewer system capacity credits are available for this property from system capacity charges previously assessed, paid directly to Lakehaven, and/or credited to the property for 1.34 ERU. Please contact Lakehaven for further detail. • Service Agreement Charge(s), Private Pump Station Agreement: $130.00. File #I6-102724-00-PC Doc ID 73922 Mr. James M. Gulian Page 8 of 8 July 12, 2016 ■ County Document Recording Fee, Private Pump Station Agreement: S80.00+/-. • Other (describe): None anticipated. General Allcommentsherein are valid.for one_ -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, vince.faranda@southldngfire.org) ■ No Comments CLOSING This letter reflects the information provided at the preapplication meeting and is intended to assist you in preparing plans and materials for a formal application. We hope you found the comments useful to your project. We have made every effort to identify major issues to eliminate surprises during the city's review of the formal 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). This is a preliminary review only and does not take the place of the full review that will follow submission of a formal application. Conunents 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 FWiRC 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/division/ agency representative noted above. Any general questions can be directed towards the key project contact, Dave Van De Weghe (253-835-2638, or david.vandeweghe@cityoffederalway.com). We look forward to working with you. Sincerely, if Dave Van ffe Weghe, A CP Senior Planner enc: Bulletin 003, "Master Land Use Application" Bulletin 010, "Short Subdivision Submittal Requirements" Lakehaven Utility Map & Handouts Peter Lawrence, Plans Examiner Ann Dower, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Utility District Vince Faranda, South King Fire & Rescue Doc ID 73922 File #1 G-102724-00-PC David VanDeWeghe From: Pater, David (ECY) <DAPA461@ECY.WA.GOV> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 10:39 AM To: David VanDeWeghe Subject: RE: substantial development permit for subdivision? Hi Dave, Since the subdivided portion of the lot is outside of shoreline jurisdiction, it would riot require a substantial development permit, It doesn't change the use intensity of the rest of the lot within shoreline jurisdiction. Will you be handling more shoreline issues for the City? I assume you're fairly new? Look forward to working with you. David David Pater / Shoreline Planner Shorelands and Environmental Assistance / Department of Ecology, NWRO david.pater+lety.wa.gov (425) 649-4253 From: David VanDeWeghe [manta:David.VanDeWeghe@cityoffedera[way.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 4:50 PM To: Pater, David (ECY) <DAPA461@ECY.WA.GOV> Subject: substantial development permit for subdivision? Mr. Pater, Would you please help me answer a question about the following property? -- - - --f Tw36 - - - 416,qhn n1.70 at15 , �z7 RS�� v Rs A property owner on Puget Sound wants to subdivide a small portion of his lot (purple box) to build another home. Most of the principal lot is within the Shoreline Management area (blue line). The proposed new lot is outside the Shoreline Management area. Is a Substantial Development Permit required to subdivide this lot? Thanks, Dave Dave Van De Weghe, AICP Senior Planner Federal Way 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 Phone:253/835-2638 Fax: 253/835-2609 www.citvoffederalwaV.com 2 Ak- CITY" OF Federal Way RECEIVED JUN 0 3 2016 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CDS MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 33325 8`1' Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609 ,. �� «:.citvc?1'fcdcraltyzi�:::c_�m APPLICATION NO(S) /l Z" J V _� I v Date & - J r Project Name G U L_) W 5 F { Q- LT PL Property Address/Location o Parcel Number(s) 611 CIO G © 1 Project Description ) it SyJ -vo 1 t L— PLEASE PRINT Type of Permit Required Annexation Binding Site Plan Boundary Line Adjustment Comp Plan/Rezone Land Surface Modification Lot Line Elimination Preapplication Conference Process I (Director's Approval) Process II (Site Plan Review) Process III (Project Approval) Process IV (Hearing Examiner's Decision) Process V (Quasi -Judicial Rezone) Process VI SEPA w/Project SEPA Only Shoreline: Variance/Conditional Use �i Short Subdivision Subdivision Variance: Commercial/Residential Required Information S 7, 0 Zoning Designation Comprehensive Plan Designation Value of Existing Improvements Value of Proposed Improvements International Building Code (IBC): _Occupancy Type Constriction Type Applicant Name: JAmFs GUL-I Address: at$L10 5VJ 306"o City/State: lj�FV�L-�- �IpMI W A Zip: cl g 0?_3 Phone: ®(� _C 1q— Fax: Email: JI M 6D, msoI -1�1� �1 N 15 GUr✓1 Signature: A_0�04X4_Ll_ Agent (if differvN tha Applicant) Name: Address: City/State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: Owner Name: Address: City/State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: PrFFI-1 cA+J7- Bulletin #003 —January 1, 2011 Page 1 of 1 k:\Handouts\Master Land Use Application CITY OF FEDERAL WAY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) Preapplication Conference Sign -In Sheet Gulian Short Plat 16-102724-00-PC July 7, 20 16 NAME WITH PHONE -Vq„` %1AA V41 kt1 t- Firater,j W6,y lP law. 253 -vw. u3av k-'Oh S.1,VUZCALS 251.73s* z_V$ C S L 7� 15h �L]W�:c� �ot'Yi> �"3- 83S- Z'113 f 6- _' q-r 5` 41 4 4166600185 2876 1666001 4166600' 3012 Ex. inder n Sewer ervice I 4 66001, 2824 i 4 66600 50 2832 Ex. Grinder ump 4166600155 Sewer Service ADU] 2840 NO ZNSPECT ON ' 1666001 2848 4166600170 2854 ,a /Z NOTE: Lakehaven Utility District neither warrants nor guarantees the l .accuracy of any facility information provided. Facility locations and conditions are subject to field CITY V .10L verification. 012103901 \4C66600115 2808 1666001 1 2812 4166600130 2816 1666001 0 i 2820 66 0235 OOTrI PL � ~ 66003Q S� 3 16 4166600315 4166600310 2827 416660633 6600325 2845 2855 Gulian Short Plat 16-102724-00-PC 0 100 200 Feet 6/17/2016 BIA CITY OF FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE TRANSMITTAL DATE: 6/7/2016 TO: E.J. Walsh, Development Services Manager Peter Lawrence, Plans Examiner Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Utility District South King Fire & Rescue Rick Perez, City Traffic Engineer FROM: Dave Van De Weghe, Planning FOR DRC MTG. ON: 6/23/2016 - Internal FILE NUMBER(s): 16-102724-00-PC RELATED FILE NOS.: None PROJECT NAME: Gulian short plat PROJECT ADDRESS: 2840 SW 300TH PL ZONING DISTRICT: RS 7.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposal to divide one lot into two to build cottage LAND USE PERMITS: Short Plat PROJECT CONTACT: MEDIA PARTNERS CORP JAMES MGULIAN 2840 300TH PL SW MATERIALS SUBMITTED: Preliminary Plat conceptual drawing CIT Federal Way June 23, 2016 James M. Gulian 2840 SW 300°i Place Federal Way, WA 98023-2325 RE: File #16-102724-00-PC; PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED Gulian Short Plat, 2840 SW 3001h PI., Federal Way Dear Mr. Gulian: 33325 8th Avenue Guth Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-7000 www. cityoffederalway.. com Jim Ferrell, Mayor The Community 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, July 7, 2016 Hylebos Conference Room Federal Way City Hall, 2" d Floor 33325 8`' 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 david.vandeweghe cit offederalway.coni, or 253-835-2638. Sincerely, Dave Van De Weghe Senior Planner Doe I D 7,941 06.02.16 City of Federal Way Community Development Department 33325 8th Ave S. Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 Re: Proposed Gulian Short Plat on Parcel #4166600155 GOAL: I would like to build a mother-in-law cottage for my mother-in-law. She is 90 and currently living independently, but I know from recent experience with my own parents that there will come a time when other arrangements will be necessary. We currently have no ground floor bedrooms. BACKGROUND INFO: When we purchased our property in 2001 it was divided into two lots. Our plan was to remodel the existing 1907 home within its current footprint. A bad foundation convinced us otherwise and we proceeded to build a new house that looked like the old house, expanding the current footprint a few feet over the existing lot line. My builder suggested the easiest thing to do was to request a Lot Line Elimination. In my ignorance I did just that, instead of researching and requesting a Boundary Line Adjustment, as I should have. My Lot Line Elimination application (02-105642- 00-SU) was filed 12-18-02 and approved. An Accessory Dwelling Unit would have been a perfect solution for my mother -in law. My next mistake was to build my one allowable ADU above my new garage in 2006 (permit # 06-104134-00) without, of course, a ground floor bedroom. So now I am requesting to Short Plat my property back into two lots, as it was originally. I am hoping that there is ample square footage to achieve this within the current zoning guidelines. Thank you for your consideration. James M Gulian 2840 SW 300th Place Federal Way WA 98023 206-619-1858 jim@media-partners.com