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June 1, 2018
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www. cityoffederalway. com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Sunday Bougher Emailed: sunda b s adesi rou .com
SGA Design Group
1437 S. Boulder
Tulsa, OK 74119
RE: File #18-102036-00-UP; PROCESS I `DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL'
Walmart Online Grocery Pick -Up, 34520 16`h Avenue South, Federal Way
Dear Sunday Bougher:
The Community Development Department has completed a review of your Process I Master Land Use
(MLU) application to modify fagades and site improvements for a proposed Walmart Grocery Pick -Up
area received on May 11, 2018. Your application is hereby approved with conditions pursuant to the
conclusions/findings noted below by the Department's Planning Division.
CONCLUSIONS
Various sections of the zoning and development code indicate that certain developments, activities, or
uses are permitted only if approved using Process I — Director's Approval. Based on the findings below,
the proposed improvements to the developed site meet the following Process I approval criteria and land
use review thresholds of Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.15.030 and 19.55.020:
1. The proposed improvements are consistent with applicable chapters of F)VRC Title 19
including, but not limited to: Permits and Review Processes; Process I — Director's
Approval; Community Design Guidelines; Commercial Enterprise; Nonconformance;
and General Development Regulations.
2. The health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city are preserved.
3. The proposal is a `minor new construction' exempt from SEPA review per the City's
flexible thresholds as no new parking spaces or gross floor area is proposed.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Proposal — Installation of a canopy for covered parking for a new online grocery pick-up area with
wall, directional, and parking stall signage on the western fagade of a Walmart Super Center. The
applicant proposes to reduce the parking count from 897 to 894 parking spaces and establish eight (8)
wider online pick-up parking spaces.
2. Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Designation — The zoning district and Federal Way Comprehensive
Plan designation is Commercial Enterprise (CE). The proposed modification to an existing retail use
is permitted pursuant to Federal Wary Revised Code (FWRC) 19.240.010. The applicant does not
propose a change of use.
3. Environmental Review — The proposed improvements are exempt from environmental review. No
new buildings, additional square footage, or parking stalls are proposed. Adjustments to parking lot
include the removal of three spaces. Therefore, the improvements are consistent with the State
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June 1, 2018
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Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) definition of "minor new construction" as adopted in the city's
flexible threshold exemptions in FWRC 14.15.030(1)(c).
4. Parking — Pursuant to FWRC 19.240.070, retail uses must provide 1 parking stall for each 300
square feet of gross floor area. The Walmart Super Center is 203,091 square feet and therefore 677
parking spaces are required. The current parking count at the Walmart Supercenter is 897 parking
spaces and the applicant proposes 895 spaces, exceeding the required 677 spaces.
The proposed layout also meets minimum stall dimensions outlined in Bulletin #042 Parking Lot
Design Criteria.
5. Community Design Guidelines — The proposed retail modification complies with the provisions of
FWRC Chapter 19.115, "Community Design Guidelines" that are reasonably related and applicable
to the area of development as detailed below.
a. Surface Parking Lots — The applicant proposes an enhanced parking and vehicle circulation area
that is clearly delineated with directional signage.
b. Pedestrian Circulation — One pedestrian walkway is incorporated, from the online pick-up area
and the parking lot. The applicant depicts paint striping on the asphalt. Pursuant to FWRC
19.115.050(4)(a)-(b) pedestrian pathways and pedestrian areas should be delineated by separate
paved routes using a variation in paved texture and color. Approved methods of delineation
include: stone, brick or granite pavers; exposed aggregate; or stamped and colored concrete.
As a condition of approval, the proposed pedestrian walkway must comply with FWRC
19.115.050(4)(a)-(b). Paint striping is not an approved method of delineation.
c. CE District Guidelines — The proposed fagade modifications are consistent with the minimum
requirements in the CE zoning district. The western fagade does not face a public right-of-way or
residential use.
6. Fire Protection — South King Fire and Rescue will provide comments at the time of building permit
review.
CONDITIONS
1. The applicant shall apply for separate sign permits. Please contact the Permit Center at 253-835-2607.
2. The applicant shall maintain a minimum of 677 parking stalls on site.
3. The applicant shall revise the proposed pedestrian walkway depicted on the submitted plan and
provide a separate paved route using a variation in paved texture and color.
BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE REQUIRED
The city is currently reviewing the building permit (File #18-102037-00-CO) associated with the exterior and
parking lot improvements. No work may begin until the building permit is issued. Please contact the Permit
Center at 253-835-2607 or permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com, if you have any questions regarding the
building permit.
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Doc, LD, 77793
Sunday Bougher
June 1, 2018
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APPEALS
The effective date of this decision is June 4, 2018, or three days from the date of this letter. Pursuant,to
FWRC 19.55.050, any person who received notice of the administrative decision may appeal this decision
to the Federal Way Hearing Examiner within 14 calendar days by June 18, 2018. Any appeal must be in
the form of a letter delivered to the Department of Community Development with the established fee. The
appeal letter must contain a clear reference to the matter being appealed and a statement of the alleged
errors in the director's decision, including the identification of specific findings and conclusions made by
the director, disputed by the person filing.
However, in that you are the only parry of record, your appeal period is waived (assuming you do not
wish to appeal this decision), if the city a letter signed by the owner or owner's representative waiving the
appeal. Waiver of the right to appeal does not affect the effective date of this decision.
APPROVAL DURATION
Unless modified or appealed, the Process I decision is valid for one year from the date of issuance of the
decision. A one-year time extension to the decision may be requested prior to the lapse of approval
following the provisions listed in FWRC 19.15.110. The improvements must be substantially completed
within the one-year time period or the land use decision becomes void.
CLOSING
This land use decision does not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and
standards relating to this development. This Process I approval does not constitute approval of the
building permit, which is still under review. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please
contact Associate Planner Leila Willoughby -Oakes at 253-835-2644, or Ieila.wiIloughby-
oakes ci offederalwa .com.
Sincerely,
Bricin Davis
Community Development Director
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Sarady Long; Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Kevin Peterson, Engineering Plans Reviewer
Chris Cahan, SK Fire & Rescue (emailed)
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147,01402 Walmart
Save money. Live better.
2001 SE 10th St.
Bentonville, AR 72716-0550
Phone 479-277-9039
Anna. Hammons@walmart.com
www.walmart.com
June 1, 2018
City of Federal Way
33325 8`h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
ATTN: Leila Willoughby -Oakes
RE: Walmart #3794 Online Grocery Pickup
34520 16th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
File No. 18-102-36-00-UP
Dear Ms. Willoughby -Oakes,
Please accept this letter as our confirmation to waive the Land Use appeal period for the above
referenced project.
Please advise if you require any additional information.
Respectfully,
Anna Hammons
Sr. Project Manager
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE TRANSMITTAL
DATE: May 24, 2018
TO: Cole Elliott, Development Services Manager
Scott Sproul, Building Official
Rick Perez, City Traffic Engineer
Chris Cahan, South King Fire & Rescue
Lindsey Sperry, Public Safety Officer
FROM: Leila Willoughby -Oakes
FOR DRC MTG. ON: Please email me any comments by June 15, 2018
*Assigned by Manager on May 24th*
FILE NUMBER(s): 18-102036-00-UP
RELATED FILE NOS.: 18-102037-00-CO
PROJECT NAME: WAL MART ON-LINE GROCERY PICK-UP
(PARKING SPACES, CANOPY ETC.)
PROJECT ADDRESS: 34520 16TH AVE S (Parcel: 212104-9010)
ZONING DISTRICT: CE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Installation of canopy for covered parking to serve
on-line grocery pick-up service.
LAND USE PERMITS: Process I
PROJECT CONTACT: Sunday Bougher, SGA Design Group
1437 S. Boulder, Tulsa OK, 74119
sundayb@sgadesigngroup.com
MATERIALS SUBMITTED:
Elevations
Site Plan
Site Photos (in Amanda)
MLU Application
As-builts (for reference)
Narrative
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Process III (Project Approval)
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LETTER OF INTENT
RE: Walmart # 3794- On Line Grocery Pick Up Addition
345420 16th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
The existing Walmart Supercenter currently offers groceries, general merchandise, pharmacy,
optical and photo developing. The proposed On Line Grocery Service scope of work includes the
installation of a canopy for dedicated On Line Grocery Pick Up service, the re -striping of existing
parking in an alternate color for the designated parking, wall signage, directional signage and
parking stall signage and a minor interior remodel.
Customers order their groceries on-line and select an appointed hour to pick up their order.
Upon arrival to the Walmart Neighborhood Market, the customer will be directed by way -
finding signage to the On Line Grocery Pick Up service area. Upon arrival, a Walmart OGP
Employee delivers their purchases and places it in the customer's vehicle.
Please note there is a reduction of three (3) parking spaces for the On Line Grocery Pick Up
service. The current parking provided at the above Walmart Supercenter 877 standard 9'x20'
parking stalls, including 20 ADA accessible spaces, for a total of 897 spaces. We are proposing
to widen 10 parking stalls to 12'x20' for the designated On Line Grocery Pick Up and as a result,
three (3) parking spaces will be eliminated. The additional width is necessary for the OGP
Employee to safely navigate around the vehicles. The reduction of the three (3) stalls is less
than 1% of the existing parking and will have no impact on the current parking ratio.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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Sunday Bo7gher
SGA Design Group, P.C.
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