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18-105568CITY HALL CITY OF 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 offed com 835-7 Federal Way www. cityffederalway. com Centered on Opportunity Jim Ferrell, Mayor Ms. Christina Suarez January 8, 2019 Black & Veatch 5885 Meadows Drive, Suite 700 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 FILE Re: File #18-105568-UP; USE PROCESS I APPROVAL Walmart — Electric Vehicle Charge Station, 3452016th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA Dear Ms. Suarez: The Community Development Department has received your November 28, 2018, Process l Master Land Use (11 LU) application to modify the existing parking lot and a portion of a landscape island to construct an electric vehicle charging station as depicted in the materials submitted with your application. The Process I 1v17.,U application is hereby approved with conditions pursuant to conclusions based on Findings as follows below. FINDINGS ■ The proposal, as depicted on the November 28, 2018, application materials, is to construct a Fenced unmanned electric vehicle charging station within four existing parking stalls, and reduce the size of one parking lot landscape island from approximately 260 square feet to 130 square feet in size. The area where the landscape is removed would be used as one parking stall for the electric vehicle charging station. 0 Pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.15.030(1), the proposed project is subject to a Use Process I (UP 1) review. Upon review by the Planning Division, it has been determined that the Walmart overall Type IV parking lot landscape area will still comply with the minimum parldng lot landscaping space and area requirements of F%RC 19.125.070, following the proposed size reduction of 130 square feet (one half of a single parking lot landscape island). The proposal does not reduce the amount of required landscaping, parking, buffering, setbacks, or public areas below minimum FWRC requirements. Based on the submitted site plan, the'subject property meets the minimum parking spaces and parking lot landscape island area and is thereby in conformance with the landscaping requirements of the Commercial Enterprise (CE) zone. Community design requirements are not adversely impacted by the installation of the electric vehicle charging station and existing non -conforming aspects of development are not required to be brought into conformance per FWRC 19.30.090. CONDITIONS The director approves the proposal based on compliance with the following two conditions: A building permit is required for the proposed eight -foot tall fence enclosure. Chain -link fences visible from public rights -of -way or adjacent properties, and not screened by Type I landscaping as defined by Chapter 19.125 FWRC, shall utilize vinyl -coated mesh, powder -coated poles, dark color(s), and architectural element(s), such as pole caps and/or decorative grid pattern. 2. Electrical permits, including plan review, are required for the project. Ms. Christina Suarez Page 2 of 2 January 8, 2019 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 above, the proposed improvements to the' #�velqVed site -meet the following Process I approval criteria and land use review thresholds of FWRC I916.03A'and 19.55.020: 1. The proposed improvements are consistent with applicable chapters of FWRC Title 19 including, but not limited to: Permits and Review Processes; Outdoors, Yards and Landscaping; Process I — Director's Approval; and Commercial Enterprise (CE) zone. 2. The proposal is a minor improvement, modification, or addition to a site that is exempt from SEPA review. 3. The health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city are preserved. APPEALS The effective date of this decision is January 11, 2019, or three days from the date of this letter. Pursuant to FWRC 19.55.050, any person who commented on the application or requests a copy of this administrative decision may appeal the decision to the Federal Way Hearing Examiner by January 25, 2019. Any appeal must be in the form of a letter delivered to the Community Development Department 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. You may waive your right to appeal, if desired, by writing the city a letter to this effect. 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 is valid for one year from the effective date of this decision. If no further action is taken within one year, this decision will expire. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Associate Planner Natalie Kamieniecki at 253-835-2638, or natalie.lc=iiieniecki@citvoffederalway.com. Sincerely, Brian Davis Community Development Director enc: Permit Application Bulletin #100 Electrical Permit Application Bulletin #160 Commercial Building Permit Checklist Bulletin #105 Approved Land Use Site Plans (Sheets C1 & C3) Natalie Kamieniecki, Associate Planner 18- 105568-00- UP Doc LD. 78536 41k CITY OF Federal APPLICATION NO(s) RECEIVED Way NOV 2 6 2018 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION DEPARTMENT OF CommuNrrY DEVELOPMENT 33325 81 Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609 www.cilyoffederalwgy.com Date �, I A- Prou 22`�'+'■ "� '! ��►I�3�lwl_�ifl■��7"►L�.'.3�'►�lis'�aL■�:�•_.*�r�:��+7ri�Jt� Property ddon 54520 UeTiA- AVE Parcel Number(s) 212104 —2010 ' 1 \ Project Description ,3T V 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 Short Subdivision Subdivision Variance: Commercial/Residential Required Information l� Zoning Designation Comprehensive Plan Designation Value of Existing Improvements OD ,,_OW Value of Proposed Improvements International Building Code (IBC): U Occupancy Type 2 Construction Type Applicant Name: tL�p_4 Fy -,AAA WAC4— Address: 2003 5•DMUg0 City/State: RM-rog � VA - Zip: 201-11 Phone: Fax: Email: Signature: Agent (if different than Applicant) 4 J 7 VE�� Name: �ST�I UA AREL. *DP--f�Rt-LrPA F ' j , McP-A Address: 58g5 %A64Pt NS 1�I CiZ5- 700 City/State: LA Kv- QSWI✓ 60 � ��- zip: 11h 035 Phone: (=.&I) 4WD 50W Fax: ` hV . com Email: S(A Z Signature: Owner L Name: VvALAAAXT Q..I✓ &USiLt0SSP"5r Address: 54620 kan f AV E S City/State: FST)e?AL- w.A, , wA . 'Lip: g9005 Phone: Fax: Email: Signature - illetin #003 -January 1, 2011 Page 1 of 1 k:\Ilandouts\Ivlaster Land Use YI C W Gay V [] ❑ w � •4 L ^ c ? '.' Chi C 9 rn vi OCON 7ta vt R L C k; r' yr U O N 7a � 0 C ti U z M - y c Y Es �'� °G J �- F r-Lo �-i cs W c, t� O � f- G7 im ►4 W cc 3 a L W � Lo W v o U� b. RECEIVED NOV 2 6 2018 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY COMPROJECT UNRY NARRATIVE DATE: November 16, 2018 APPLICANT: Electrify America c/o Christina Suarez Black & Veatch Engineering 5885 Meadows Road, Suite 700 Lake Oswego OR 97035 PROPERTY OWNER: Telephone: 541-490-3080 Email: suarezc@bv.com Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust REQUEST: Process 1 — Administrative — Director's Approval of a minor revision to the Site Plan to allow for the proposed installation of an unmanned Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) by Electrify America. PARCEL ID#: 212104-9010 LOCATION: Walmart Supercenter - 34520 16th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003 Electrify America (EA) Charge Station is proposed in the existing parking lot of Walmart (store 3794), along the second drive aisle from the far east periphery. LAND USE DESIGNATION: Commercial PROJECT NAME Electrify America - WA200211 Federal Way (Walmart 3794) PROJECT DESCRIPTION Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, will invest $2 billion in Zero Emission Vehicle technologies and programs over the next 10 years to drive the increased adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs). In the first 30 months, Electrify America will invest in over 2,000 next generation high-speed charging stations across 500 locations to create the Fueling Stations of the Future" at highly trafficked retail properties in both metro areas and along highways. The Federal Way, Walmart Supercenter location falls within this phase. Electrify America will perform site selection, site development, installation and construction as well as ownership and turnkey operation of next generation high-speed EV charging sites, with the capabilities to provide 200 miles of electric refueling in under 15 minutes. The EV Charging sites will be located at Preferred Property Owner Partnerships: • REITs (Mall Owners) • Retailers • Mixed Use Developments ■ Restaurant Chains a Fueling Retailers / C-Stores C Hospitality Benefits to Partner Property Owners: • Electrify America will install, operate and maintain chargers at its sole expense, including new utility service requirements and utility service accounts. • The onsite high-speed chargers will drive visibility as a unique property amenity and capture an increasingly larger mix of vehicle drivers as the EV market share grows. • Charging stations are brand neutral and are designed to service all fast -charge capable EVs now and into the future. As a 10 year, fully funded entity, Electrify America will continue to invest in new technologies to enhance the customer experience in collaboration with property owners and vehicle manufacturers. Page 2 November 16, 2018 Electrify America (EA) proposes to install, maintain, and operate 3 Dispensers + 1 Level 2, and it's associated control cabinets in the existing parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter — Federal Way. The second drive aisle from the far east perimeter of the parking area has been assigned by Walmart as the proposed location. Electrify America will modify the parking island and stalls to accommodate the charging equipment by adjusting 8 existing parking stalls and creating a 4- stall charge station. The proposed installation includes: (3) 150KW BTC DISPENSERS. These measure approximately 96 inches tall, 22 inches wide and 15 inches deep. The dispensers are proposed side by side between parking stalls and accommodate diagonal parking. The dispensers are dimly lit and are clean and simple in appearance. For safety, the dispensers are surrounded by bollards to protect them from moving vehicles and can only be energized when securely connected with the vehicle. • (1) switch gear cabinet — this contains the circuit breakers for the installation. It measures 92 inches tall, 140 inches wide and 40 inches deep. It is proposed to be located on a concrete pad measuring 23'X13' 6" (feet). • (3) - 150KW BTC Power Units measure 80 inches tall, 42 inches wide and 35 inches deep. These units are proposed to be installed on the concrete pad, in the expanded landscape island southwest of the proposed dispensers. ■ The equipment pad is proposed to be enclosed by a Winchester Grey, Trex Horizons Fence measuring 8 feet in height. A new electric utility transformer will be installed to the north of the equipment enclosure as shown on the site plans. • (1) 20' Pedestrian Light pole and LED fixture is proposed in the expanded landscape island, providing lighting to the charge stalls. • (1) Proposed Utility Meter mounted on an H-Frame is proposed on the west side of the equipment enclosure. ■ (1) EV Charging Only sign measuring 12 inches X 18 inches will be installed on the south- east corner of the landscape island facing the charging stall drive aisle. Charging stations are available to drivers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This proposal is great for EV drivers and advantageous for the City of Federal Way. Electrify America proposes to start construction in January 2019. Page 3 November 16, 2018 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE TRANSMITTAL DATE: we] 4-060M FOR DRC MTG. ON FILE NUMBER (s) : RELATED FILE NOS.: PROJECT NAME PROJECT ADDRESS: ZONING DISTRICT: November 30, 2018 Cole Elliott, Development Services Manager Greg Kirk, Building Plans Examiner Rick Perez, City Traffic Engineer Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District Chris Cahan, South King Fire & Rescue Natalie Kamieniecki, Associate Planner - Please provide comments via email 18-105568-UP None - WALMART - VEHICLE CHARGE STATION 34520 16TH AVE S CE PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Installation of electric vehicle charge station in existing Wal-mart parking lot. LAND USE PERMITS: PROJECT CONTACT: CHRISTINA SUAREZ BLACK & VEATCH MATERIALS SUBMITTED: Master Land Use Application Project Narrative Site Plans r electrify america M, Introduction to Electrify America Process 1— Land Use Authorization — City of Federal Way 11.16.2018 EV adoption is expected to increase rapidly over the next 5 years 2016 300k+ 17 BEV models Source: Proiecled BEV Salk, public statements from OEMs 2019 46% CAGR 1.3M+ 40+ BEV models 2022 3M+ 100+BEV models = Premium Model = Economy Model 2 Upcoming BEV models will come In a variety of types and styles -r. Chevy Bolt (2017) Audi E-Tron Quattro (2018) Volvo XC40 (2019) A Tesla Model 3 (2018) Jaguar I -PACE (2019) Porsche Taycan (2019) 3 PI Cycle 1 investment will create a robust DC charging network linking U.S. highways and major metropolitan areas Seattle Portland • •• • -� ..Boston . Cgicago ' ti N,;W York City . . • ' P.4ftdelphia • • SacrPmento deriver • 'IAjashington, DC San Fra�pjsco, , •' San Josa'• Fresno Raneigh Station spacing: •• Average: 70 miles Los Angiles. - Maximum: 120 miles San Diego . Chargers per site: • Average: 5 ' • Minimum:4 H6us'ton - Maximum: 10 Charging speed Miami 3 to 20 miles per minute 40 states 17 large metros 86 metros* 484 stations 2000+ DCFC 2800+ Level 2s ' Highway sites in MSAs with more than 500,000 population 4 In Cycle 1 Electrify America will invest $500 million, including $200 million in California, between January 2017 and June 2019 E Awareness $20M Infrastructure $120M 0 Highway Fast Charging $75M 50+ Sites ■ Metro Charging3 $45M 350+ Sites Green Cities $44M 1, Includes $20M in creditable operating costs 2, In operation or under construction Note: remaining balance of Electrify America commercial retail, garage, MUD and workplace sites overhead: $41M /, 3 Includes all community charging sites such as community depot, co California 5 Current status of projects Nationally and California: Current bottleneck in many areas of the country, especially California, is lengthy permitting durations Design -Build Work Preliminary Permits Permit Completed / Substantial Authorized: Design Approved: Submitted: Construction Start: Completion Total: 416 317 293 185 53 National: 304 246 230 166 53 California: 112 >> >> 6 3 >> Standard Electrify America scheduled duration for permitting National Permitting (actual) 35 California Permitting (actual) 49 Electrify America will offer the most advanced charging technology available, requiring space for associated equipment to power dispensers at high KW output Tesla Electrify America Current DC Supercharger DC • J1772 CCS, CHAdeMO Tesla CCS, CHAdeMO CCS 3.3-9.6 kW 50 kW 120 kW 150 - 350 kW 500kW Er-'~' -8-10 hours -1 hour -40 minutes -15-30 minutes <10 minutes2 Equ ip nt requirements None None1P t' q / `r 1. For 200 mile BEV 2, For high voltage battery systems 7 Electrify America is well -positioned to make long-term investments in communities where permitting processes are aligned with its mission and technology A private investment: we are making investments to build a sustainable and long- term EV charging business Inclusive and open access: we offer multiple forms of payment which includes credit card readers at each dispenser Brand & technology agnostic: our chargers are compatible and accessible to all fast - charge capable EVs, and are not proprietary to a single brand A long-term partner: we will continue to invest in communities across the country for 10 years with the latest charging technology. This investment is facilitated by efficient permitting processes and collaborative working relationships with cities and towns .1 r A gas station: we provide a time -based �/ X service, not a combustible liquid fuel Land owners: We do not control the land X where we are located. Moving locations on a parcel is not possible due to underlying land owner constraints and restrictions A stand-alone facility: We provide an amenity to an existing facility or building such as a retailer or mall Your grandfather's charging company: we promote EV adoption through charging the next generation of EVs at speeds up to 7 times faster than what is available in the market today. This requires a dedicated utility service and space for electrical equipment located adjacent to dispensers 8 Electrify America is installing at a rapid pace and is partnering with some of the largest brands, retailers and REITs to host chargers IT. r Chicopee, MA �f J tl Memphis, TN Stratford, CT _ +a c a" ri of • u° � '- i �� Waterford, CT I Gulfport, MS 9 Electrify America has developed national design standards based on industry best - practice, site host requirements and customer focus groups Screening Fencing Options —V. 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