13-102141CITY OF
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June 13, 2013
Michael Hovland
844 SW 310'h Place
Federal Way, WA 98003
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(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
RE: File #13-102141-00-AD; SITE PLAN MODIFICATION APPROVAL
KempWald (fka Fife Service and Towing), 33460131h Place South, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Hovland:
The City's Department of Community and Economic Development is in receipt of your request to modify
the KempWald project approved site plan. The project was granted Process IV approval on July 6, 2007,
and subsequent site plan modification approval on December 12, 2011. A two-year conditional extension
to the land use approval was granted until July 7, 2014.
Due to the current economic conditions, the applicant has requested a modification to the original site
plan approval that will reduce the scope of work to a 672 sq. ft. office and 1,360 sq. ft. garage. Other
modifications to the site include revised driveway access, parking layout, landscaping, and stormwater
detention area.
DECISION
The request for site plan modification is hereby conditionally approved. The overall impacts to the site
have been reduced with the scaled down design. The modifications are less intrusive than what was
approved and were reviewed administratively. There are no changes or increased impacts to the approved
stream buffer modification plan. Pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.15.090(3), the
modification request is consistent with city codes.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL-
■ The proposed 6-foot chain -link fence surrounding the property is visible from adjacent properties
and shall utilize vinyl -coated mesh, powder -coated poles, dark color(s), and architectural
element(s) such as pole caps and/or decorative grid pattern. Prior to building permit approval,
please submit chain -link fence details.
■ Conditions regarding stream buffer mitigation, significant tree retention, and landscape plan set
forth in the July 6, 2007, Hearing Examiner decision have not all been met and are still
applicable. The city's updated response to each condition is italicized below.
1. The stream buffer boundaries established by the final site plan and buffer
mitigation/enhancement plan shall be reflected on the applicable construction drawings and
permits. This condition has been met.
In addition, prior to issuance of a construction permit, the applicant shall provide the City a
landscape plan for approval for planting appropriate stream buffer vegetation adjacent to the
Mr. Hovland
June 13 2013
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perimeter retaining wall. Installation of the plantings shall be completed prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy for the vehicle service and tow yard facility. The retaining wall is no
longer proposed; however, the buffer mitigation area will remain the same. Please resubmit
as part of the building permit application, a stream buffer vegetation planting plan for
approval.
2. As required by the Director of Community Development Services, prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy for the proposed service and tow yard, the applicant shall complete
all elements of the proposed mitigation. When the mitigation plan has been approved and
planting installed, please contact Becky Chapin, Assistant Planner, at 253-835-2641, for a
final landscape/buffer mitigation inspection.
As required by the Community Development Director, in order to minimize adverse impacts
to the wetland and stream habitat, the applicant shall retain significant trees to the maximum
extent possible on the developable portion of the site. As required by the Director of
Community Development Services, prior to issuance of a construction permit, the applicant
shall submit for the City's review and approval a plan for retention and preservation of
significant trees on site. Please revise the landscape plan, sheet LI.0 submitted with the
building permit application, to depict the retention and preservation of significant trees.
CLOSING
This modification. approval does not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies,
and standards relating to this development. This approval does not constitute approval of a building
permit. The associated commercial building permit is currently under review. If you have any questions
regarding this letter, please contact Assistant Planner Becky Chapin at 253-835-2641 or
rebecca.chapin@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen
Planning Division Manager
for Patrick Doherty, Director
enc: Approved Modified Site Plan
c: Kevin Peterson, Engineering Plans Reviewer
Sarady Long, Sr. Trans. Planning Engineer
Scott Sproul, Assistant Building Official
Chris Ingham, South King Fire & Rescue
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Rebecca Chapin, Assistant Planner
City of Federal Way
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KempWaid pro
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3Jq6013" Place South
Federal Way, Washington
Ms Chapin,
RECEIVED
MAY 14 2013
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As directed, attached are six copies of the propose Site Plan and Building Elevations for the above
referenced project. A copy of the originally approved site plan is attached for reference. The original
name of the project property was Fife Service and Towing.
The original project was dropped due to the economic downturn a few years ago. We now propose to
develop the site in scaled down manner.
The modifications to the site include:
• Revised driveway to property
■ Revised site layout and parking
s Reduced building size
• Revised storm/water treatment —
Overall impacts to the site have been lessened dramatically through a more creative grading approach
and the fact the project will house a less intense use.
We will be submitting for permits in the week to ten days.
Please feel free to call me if you have questions or need any further information.
Sincerely,
Michael E. Hovland, Architect
Michael E. Hovland 900 Meridian East (421) - Milton, WA 98054. 253.737.8775direct-253.815.1100 fax • michael.hovlandQagmail.com