20-100121AkCITY OF
Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
March 3, 2020
Mr. Aleksandr Kobetts
Carpet Plus LLC
34515 16th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
FILE
Re: File #20-100121-00-PC, PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
Carpet Plus Storage Building, 34515 16th Avenue South, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Kobetts:
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Thank you for participating in the preapplication conference with the City of Federal Way's Development
Review Committee (DRC) held February 6, 2020. We hope that the information discussed at that meeting
was helpful in understanding the general requirements for your project as submitted.
This letter st?+ nurizes 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, Public Works Department, and representatives from Lakehaven Water and Sewer District and
South King Fire and Rescue. Some sections of the Federal Way 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.
I, Planning Manager Robert "Doc" Hansen, am the key contact for your project and may be contacted at
253-835-2643, or doc.han en ci offederalwav-com. 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 me.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The construction of a new three-story storage/showroom/office building.
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.
The major issues section is only provided as a means to highlight critical .requirements or issues. Please be
sure to read the continents made by all departments in the following section of this letter.
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• Planning Division
• Required rear and side yards setback of 15 feet are not met in the proposal that utilizes only 5 feet.
• Need 38 parking spaces in total for the proposed land use.
• Is an existing nonconforming site; expansion triggers code compliance per FWRC 19.30.090(1)(a).
• No trash enclosure is indicated and is required, including meeting all design requirements.
■ The site appears to not contain enough trees to meet code requirements.
■ Type III landscaping, consisting of, a five-foot buffer, is required around all property lines per FWRC
19.125.060(9).
• Public Works Traffic Division
1. Transportation Cont-urreng Management (FW C 19.90) — A transportation concurrency permit with the
application fee of $5,086 (11 - 50 trips) is required for the proposed project.
2. Traffic Impact Fees (FTFIiC 19.91) — Traffic impact fees are required and will be assessed at the building
permit stage.
3. Frontage Improvements (FWIkC 19.135.040) — Construct street frontage improvements and dedicate
right-of-way along the property frontage on 16th Avenue South. In -lieu of constructing the required
improvement, the Public Works Director may request the applicant to contribute on a per -front -foot
basis towards 160, Avenue South and dedicate 18 feet of right-of-way along the property frontage on
16th Avenue South per FWRC 19.135.040. The applicant may request credit to be applied toward the
TIF for this pro-rata share payment.
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.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — PLANNING DIVISION
William Golding, 253-835-2622, william.golding@cityofffederalway.com
Land Use — The subject property is zoned Commercial Enterprise (CE). New development of a storage/retail/
office building requires, at a minimum, a Process II Land Use Application. The proposed development uses
are allowed within CE zones. The minimum lot size in an CE zone is 1.5 acres; however, this use may be
conducted on a lot of any size (0.5 acres for parcel #889700-0055) as the lot lines defining the lot were lawfully
created prior to March 1, 1990. No maximum lot coverage is specified in the CE zone, but will be determined
by other site requirements like setbacks, landscaping, parking, etc. See the enclosure for "Use Process II" for
more information regarding the land use permit application.
Structure Height, FWRC 19.240.060 — The maximum height of a structure is 40 feet above average building
elevation (AABE). If approved by the director of community development, the height of a structure may
exceed 40 feet AABE, to a maximum of 55 feet AABE, if all of the following criteria are met: (a) the increased
height is necessary to accommodate the structural, equipment, or operational needs of the use conducted in
the building, and/or all ground floor spaces have a minimum floor -to -ceiling height of 13 feet and a minimum
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depth of 15 feet; (b) height complies with note 3; (c) height over 40 feet is set back from non-residential zones
by one additional foot for each one foot of height over 40 feet; and (d) roof lines are designed to avoid a
predominantly flat and featureless appearance through variations in .roof height, forms, angles, and materials.
Building height may not exceed 30 feet AABE when located within 100 feet of a residential zone.
Setbacks — The front yard setback is 20 feet, and is met for the proposed structure. The side and rear yard
setbacks are required to be 15 feet. The current proposal does not meet this requirement as only five feet side
and rear yard setbacks are proposed.
Parking — Required parking in CE zones is dependent on the proposed use. Bulk retail use requires one space for
each 300 square feet of gross floor area, warehouse uses requires one space for each 1,000 square feet of gross
Floor area, and office use requires one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area. Based on these
requirements, your existing retail building (2,233 square feet) requires eight parking spaces and the existing
warehouse (3,616 square feet) requires four parking spaces. The proposed three-story building requires four
parking spaces for the ground floor storage area (3,264 square feet),11 parking spaces for the second -floor retail
space (3,188 square feet), and 11 parking spaces for the third -floor office space (3,188 square Feet). Together, the
existing arnd proposed buildings and assorted uses will require 38 parking spaces as currently proposed.
Landscape — Commercial Enterprise, CE —
"(a) Type III landscaping five feet in width shall be provided along all property lines abutting
public rights -of -way and access easements, except industrial uses shall provide Type 1I landscaping
10 feet in width along such property lines.
(c) Type III landscaping five feet in width shall be provided along the perimeter of the property
abutting a nonresidential zoning district, except industrial uses shall provide Type II landscaping 10
feet in width along such property lines."
Per FWRC 19.125.070(2), Type IV landscaping shall be provided within surface parking areas as follows: 20
feet per parking stall when up to 49 parking stalls are provided. Based on the current proposal, 760 square
feet of Type IV parking lot landscape will be required for the 38 parking spaces. Please review the rest of
FWRC 19.125.070 for other design considerations For parking lot landscaping.
Tree Density Calculation — Pursuant to FWRC 19.120.130, tree and vegetation retention standards within the CE
zone is 20 tree units per acre. This requirement can be satisfied through either retaining existing trees, or by
replanting. Calculation of the total live units reggirsd. The total number of tree units required to be provided by a
regulated activity shall be calculated by multiplying gross site acreage, minus any proposed public or private
streets and regulated critical areas (excluding buffers) determined by Federal Way to be undesirable for tree
planting (e.g., certain wildlife habitat and wetlands), by the required tree density (in tree units per acre) set forth
in FWRC Table 19.120.130-1. The result of the calculation will be the total number of tree units required for the
activity. If the .calculation results in a fractional quantity, it shall be rounded up to the next higher whole number.
For your 0.5-acre site, 10 tree units are required. See the enclosures for "Calculating Tree Units" and 'Tree and
Vegetation Retention Requirements" For more information.
Enuironnfentally CriticalArear—The site exists within a Critical Aquifer Recharge Zone, specifically a Wellhead
Protection Zone, 10-year capture zone. Per FWRC 19.145.490(1), any proposed development located in
critical aquifer recharge areas shall submit a hazardous materials inventory statement with a per i% land use,
or business license application. See enclosures for attached "Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement" and
"Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas" for more information.
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Birildimg Design Guidelines — Preliminary building elevations were not provided for review. The following are
excerpts from FWRC 19.115.060 that are applicable to the building design review.
"(2) Building facade modulation and screening options, defined Except for zero lot line townhouse
development and attached dwelling units, all building facades that are both longer than 60 feet and
are visible from either a right-of-way or residential use or zone shall incorporate facade treatment
according to this section. Subject facades shall incorporate at least two of the four options described
herein; except, however, facades that are solidly screened by Type I landscaping, pursuant to
Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, may use facade modulation as the sole
option under this section. Options used under this section shall be incorporated along the entire
length of the facade, in any approved combination. Options used must meet the dimensional
standards as specified herein; except, however, if more than two are used, dimensional requirements
for each option will be determined on a case -by -case basis; provided, that the gross area of a
pedestrian plaza may not be less than the specified minimum of 200 square feet.
"(a) Facade modulation. Minimum depth: two feet; minimum width: six feet; maximum width: 60 feet.
Alternative methods to shape a building, such as angled or curved facade elements, off -set planes,
wing walls and terracing, will be considered; provided, that the intent of this section is met.
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Figure 6 — FWRC 19.115.060(2)
"(b) Landscape screening. Eight -foot -wide Type II landscape screening along the base of the facade,
except Type IV may be used in place of Type II for facades that are comprised of 50 percent or
more window area, and around building entrance(s). For building facades that are located
adjacent to a property line, some or all of the underlying buffer width required by Chapter 19.125
FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, may be considered in meeting the landscape width
requirement of this section.
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Figure 7 — FWRC 19.115.060(2)
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"(c) Canopy orarcade. As a modulation option, canopies or arcades may be used only along facades
that are visible from a right-of-way. Minimum length: 50 percent: of the length of the facade
using this option.
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Figure 8 — FWRC 19.115.060(2)
"(d) Pedestrian piata. Size of plaza: Plaza square footage is equal to one percent of the gross floor
area of the building, but it roust be a minimum of 200 square feet. The plaza should be clearly
visible and accessible from the adjacent right-of-way.
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Figure 9 — FWRC 19.115.060(2)
"(3) Building articulation and scale.
"(a) Except for zero lot line townhouse development and attached dwelling units, building facades
visible from rights -of -way and other public areas should incorporate methods of articulation and
accessory elements in the overall architectural design, as described in subsection (3)(b) of this section.
Budding artiCWalion
Figure 10 — FWRC 19.115.060(3)
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Accessory Elcmenls
Figure 11 — FWRC 19.115.060(3)
"(b) Methods to articulate blank walls. Following is a nonexclusive list of methods to articulate blank
walls, pursuant to FWRC 19.125.040(22) and subsection (3)(a) of this section:
"(i) Showcase, display, recessed windows;
(ii) Window openings with visible trim material, or painted detailing that resembles trim;
(iii) Vertical trellis (es) in front of the wall with climbing vines or similar planting;
(iv) Set the wall back and provide a landscaped or raised planter bed in front of the wall, with
plant material that will obscure or screen the wall's surface;
(v) Artwork such as mosaics, murals, decorative masonry or metal patterns or grillwork,
sculptures, relief, etc., over a substantial portion of the blank wall surface. (The Federal Way
Arts Commission may be used as an advisory body at the discretion of the planning staff.);
(vi) Architectural features such as setbacks, indentations, overhangs, projections, articulated
cornices, bays, reveals, canopies, and awnings;
(vii) Material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding, or textural changes; and
(viii) Landscaped public plaza(s) with space for vendor carts, concerts and other pedestrian activities.
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ArcMeclural Itolures
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Site De ign — Per 19.115.050(4) pedestrian circulation and public spaces are required as follows:
"(a) Primary entrances to buildings, except for zero lot line townhouse development and attached
dwelling units oriented around an internal courtyard, should be clearly visible or recognizable from
the right-of-way. Pedestrian pathways from tights -of -way and bus stops to primary entrances, from
parking lots to primary entrances, and pedestrian areas, shall be accessible and should be clearly
delineated.
"(b) Pedestrian pathways and pedestrian areas should be delineated by separate paved routes using a
variation in paved texture and color, and protected from abutting vehicle circulation areas with
landscaping. Approved methods of delineation include: stone, brick or granite pavers; exposed aggregate;
or stamped and colored concrete. Paint striping on asphalt as a method of delineation is not encouraged.
"(c) Pedestrian connections should be provided between properties to establish pedestrian links to
adjacent buildings, parking, pedestrian areas and public rights -of -way.
"(d) Bicycle racks should be provided for all commercial developments.
"(e) outdoor furniture, fixtures, and streetscape elements, such as lighting, freestanding signs, trellises,
arbors, raised planters, benches and other forms of seating, trash receptacles, bus stops, phone booths,
fencing, etc., should be incorporated into the site design."
"rash Enclosures —The current proposal does not include a designated trash enclosure. In permit applications,
please include trash enclosures on site plans and incorporate the design requirements per FWRC 19-125,040
and 19.125.150. These code sections are outlined below.
Figure 1 — FWRC 19.125.040(4)
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"(4) All trash enclosures shall be screened from abutting properties and/or public rights -of -way by
a 100 percent sight -obscuring fence or wall and appropriate landscape screen.
"(5) Type III landscaping, defined in FWRC 19.125.050(3), shall be placed outside of sight -
obscuring fences abutting public rights -of -way and/or easements unless determined by the director
of community development that such arrangement would be detrimental to the stated purpose of
this article."
Per FTRC 19.125.150.
"(1) Storage area. Storage areas for garbage, recycling, and compostables receptacles for managing solid
waste materials generated on site shall be required to be incorporated into the designs for multifamily,
commercial, and institutional buildings constructed after January 1, 1993. Common solid waste materials
include generic recyclables (paper, metal, plastics, and other materials); garbage; noncompostable rubbish
and trash; compostables and yard debris; properly stored medical or moderate risk wastes; bulky items
such as mattresses and appliances; and recyclable semi -liquid wastes (such as used cooking oil).
"(2) Exemptions. The following structures are exempt from the requirements of this section:
"(a) Storage receptacles for parks or construction sites.
"(b) Structural alterations or increases in gross floor area to existing nonconforming structures which
do not meet the threshold levels described in Chapter 19.30 FWRC.
"(3) Storage area defined. Storage areas shall include the areas containing receptacles served by collection
equipment and may also include interim on -site storage areas used to aggregate material prior to
delivering it to the collection storage area.
"(4) Location. Solid waste and recycling receptacles, including underground facilities:
"(a.) May not be located in required yards;
"(b) May not be located in landscape buffer areas required by or under this code; and
"(c) Must be screened according to FWRC 19.125.010 et al.
"(5) Security and accessibility. The following provisions shall apply to all solid waste and recyclable storage
areas which contain receptacles served by commercial collection equipment.
"(a) The storage area for recycling receptacles shall be located adjacent to the solid waste storage area.
The enclosures shall be easily accessible to users occupying the site. Collection equipment must have an
adequate vertical clearance and an adequate turning radius to ensure access and ease of ingress and
egress to the storage area, whether located either inside or outside a structure.
"(b) Storage areas shall not interfere with the primary use of the site. The area shall be located so that
collection of materials by trucks shall not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular movement to the
minimum extent possible. The storage area shall not be located in areas incompatible with noise, odor,
and frequent pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
"(6) Designguidelines— General. The following provisions shall apply to all storage area designs:
"(a) Design and architectural compa6bih'iy. Solid waste and recycling storage area design shall be consistent
with the architectural design of the primary structure(s) on the site. Storage areas shall be built on a flat
and level area at the same grade as the truck access area.
"(b) Enclosure and landscaping. All outdoor trash enclosures for solid waste and recycling receptacles shall
be screened according to FWRC 19.125.040(4) and (5). In all cases, gates shall be of sufficient width to
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allow direct, in -line access by solid waste and recycling collectors and equipment. In uses where two or
more separate detachable containers (commonly referred to as dumpsters) are situated side -by -side
within an enclosure, there must be a minimum of 18 feet of unobstructed access when gates are fully
opened (hardware, hinges, and walls will add to total enclosure width, based on design and materials
used). Gate openings must be at least 12 feet wide when an enclosure houses a single drop box or
compactor unit. Enclosure gates shall not include center posts that would obstruct service access. All
landscaping shall be designed not to impede access to the enclosure.
"(c) Signage. Exterior signage on enclosures shall conform with Chapter 19.140 FWRC and shall not
exceed four square feet per sign face. The containers for recycling, garbage, and other source -separated
solid waste materials shall be identified using clearly visible signs.
`'(d) Weatherprolectlon. All solid waste storage areas (enclosures) require a spill prevention plan for
management of liquids generated on or discharged from the storagearea. The storage area spill
prevention plan must detail how all liquids either precipitated, sprayed, washed, spilled, leaked, dripped,
or blown onto the storage area will be collected and managed in compliance with city surface waxer
protection standards. The storage area spill prevention plan shall be provided to the city's surface water
management program, to be kept on file in order to inform periodic site monitoring.
"(i) All storage areas without a roof require a functioning oil water separator to be installed and
maintained. The oil water separator must be sized and designed to accommodate all liquids exiting
the storage area, as well as all surrounding impervious surface that drains to the oil water separator's
location. The storage area pad shall be sloped at the minimum grade required to channel all such
liquids to the oil water separator.
"(ir) Storage areas larger than 175 square feet in size must have a roof covering the storage area. This
roof shall provide adequate overhang surface to prevent the direct entry of precipitation to the
enclosure area. Storage areas with a roof require adequate floor drainage connected and conveyed to
sanitary sewer. Precipitation runoff from the roof shall not be discharged to the sanitary sewer.
Roofed or covered storage areas must provide adequate clearances to allow access by haulers and
collection equipment.
"(7) Space and access regwirements. The following minimum space and access requirements for solid waste
and recycling storage areas shall be incorporated into the design of all buildings:
"(a) Except as provided in subsection (7)(a)(i) of this section, for all uses, storage space for solid waste
and recyclable materials containers shall be provided as shown in Table A for all new structures and for
existing structures to which two or more dwelling units are added.
"(i) Residential uses proposed to be located on separate lots, for which each dwelling unit will be
billed individually for utilities, shall provide one storage area per dwelling unit that has minimum
dimensions of two feet by six feet.
"(i) In addition to the requirement in subsection (7)(g) of this section, plans for stacked multifamily
dwelling units shallrequire designated interior solid waste accumulation or storage areas on each
level, including details on how solid waste is conveyed to shared storage space(s).
"(iii) Residential development for which a homeowner's association, or other single entity, exists or
will exist, as a sole source for utility billing, may meet the requirement in subsection (7)(a)(i) of this
section, or the requirement in Table A.
"Residential and nonresidential development shall meet the respective requirements in Table A.
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Table A: Shared Storage Space for Solid Waste Containers
Residential Development
Minimum Area for Shared Storage Space
2 — 8 dwelling units
84 square feet
9 — 15 dwelling units
150 square feet
16 — 25 dwelling units
225 square feet
26 — 50 dwelling units
375 square feet
51 — 100 dwelling units
375 square feet plus 4 square feet for each additional unit above
50
More than 100 dwelling units
575 square feet plus 4 square feet for each additional unit above
100, except as permitted in subsection (7)(c) of this section
Nonresidential Development
(Based on gross floor area of all
structures on the lot.)
Minimum Area for Shared Storage Space
0 — 5,000 square feet
82 square feet
5,001 — 15,000 square feet
125 square feet
15,001 — 50,000 square feet
175 square feet
50,001—100,000 square feet
225 square feet
100,001 — 200,000 square feet
275 square feet
200,001 plus square feet
500 square feet
Mixed -use development that contains both residential and nonresidential uses shall meet the
requirements of subsection (7)(b) of this section.
"(b) Mixed -use development that contains both residential and nonresidential uses shall meet the
storage space requirements shown in Table A for residential development, plus 50 percent of the
requirement for nonresidential development. In mixed use developments, storage space for solid
waste may be shared between residential and nonresidential uses, and designated storage space for
recycling services shall also be provided.
"(c) The storage space required by Table A shall meet the following requirements:
"(i) The storage space must have adequate dimensions to enclose solid waste containers and also
allow users to access these containers. For multifamily developments with eight or fewer dwelling
units, and for nonresidential development with gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or less, the
storage space must have a minimum dimension from the front gates to the back wall of at least
seven feet. For all other uses, the storage space must have a minimum dimension from the front
gates to the back wall of at least 10 feet. Storage space for trash compactor units and for larger
developments will generally exceed this 10-foot dimension from front gates to back wall.
"(ii) The floor of the storage space shall be level and hard -surfaced, and the floor beneath
garbage or recycling compactors shall be made of high -strength concrete.
"(d) The location of all storage spaces shall meet the following requirements:
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"(i) The storage space shall be located on the lot of the structure(s) it serves;
"(ii) The storage space shall not be located in any required driveways, parking aisles, or parking
spaces;
"(iii) The storage space shall not block or impede any fire exits, any public rights -of -way, or any _
pedestrian or vehicular access;
"(iv) The storage space shall be located to minirnize noise, odor, and visual impacts to building
occupants and neighboring lots;
"(v) The storage space shall not be used for purposes other than solid waste materials storage
and access; and
"(vi) The storage space(s) shall be no more than 150 feet from the common entrance(s) to
residences and/or service entrances to nonresidential buildings located on the site.
"(e) Access for service providers to the storage space from the collection location shall meet the
following requirements:
"(i) For containers two cubic yards or smaller:
"(1) Containers to be manually pulled for service and emptying shall be placed no more than
50 feet from a curb cut or collection location;
"(2) Access ramps to the storage space shall not exceed a grade of six percent; and
"(3) Site -access routes and entries for use by collection trucks shall be a minimum of 11.5
feet wide.
"(ii) For containers larger than two cubic yards and all compacted refuse containers:
"(1) Direct access shall be provided from the alley or street to the containers;
"(2) Site access routes and entries for trucks shall be a minimum of 11.5 feet wide; and
"(3) If accessed directly by a collection vehicle, whether inside or outside a structure, a 21-foot
overhead clearance shall be provided.
Access for occupants to the storage space shall meet the following requirements:
"(i) Direct access shall be provided from the alley or street to the containers;
"(ii) A pick-up location within 50 feet of a curb cut or collection location shall be designated that
minimizes any blockage of pedestrian movement along a sidewalk, pedestrian path, or other
right-of-way;
"(iii) If a planting strip is designated as a pick-up location, any required landscaping shall be
designed to accommodate the solid waste and recyclable containers temporarily placed within
this area; and
"(iv) All storage space openings and access points for pedestrians shall be a minimum of five
feet wide.
"(g) The solid waste and recyclable materials storage space, access, and pick-up/service
specifications rewired in this section, including the number and sizes of containers, shall be
included on the plans submitted. with the land use or building permit application for any
development subject to the requirements of this section.
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"(h) MuMfamily and nonr&6dential mandatory recycling'requirements. Multifamily, nonresidential, and
mixed -use development occupants shall participate in separation for recycling of the following
materials that will include,- at a minimum: newspapers; mixed papers; recyclable bottles, cans, and
plastic containers; and compostable materials where collection services are available. All recyclable
materials shall be placed in properly labeled containers or carts as distributed by the city's solid
waste collection contractor. All compostables separated for collection shall be placed in properly
labeled containers or carts.
"All multifamily property owners shall provide residents with a minimum total weekly volume of
recycling container capacity equal to or greater than the total weekly volume of garbage capacity.
To the greatest extent possible, receptacles for garbage, recycling, and compostable materials shall
be co -located in one storage space.
"(i) The public works director or designee may modify the requirements of this subsection at his
or her discretion, or upon the request of the property owner, if, in the opinion of the director,
the exception is necessary. The modification must be granted in writing and may be revoked by
the director at any time if the necessity for the modification ceases to exist as determined by the
director, or designee, which determination shall not be made unreasonably. Any such revocation
will be effective on a date selected by the director, but no less than three business days from the
date of notice.
"(8) Compliance witb other applicable codes. All enclosures installed or altered under this chapter must
comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including without limitation the
provisions of the International Building Code and the National Electric Code as adopted in FWRC
Title 13. If any provision of this chapter is found to be in conflict with any provision of any zoning,
building, fire, safety, or health ordinance, or code of the city, the provision that establishes the higher
standard shall prevail."
District Guidelines — Per FWRC 19.115.090(2), in addition to the foregoing development guidelines, the following
supplemental guidelines apply to the CE zoning district:
"(a) Surface parking may be located behind the building, to the side(s) of the building, or adjacent to
the right-of-way; provided, however, that parking located adjacent to the right-of-way maximizes
pedestrian access and circulation pursuant to FWRC 19.115.050(4).
"(b) Entrance facades shall front on, face, or be clearly recognizable from the right-of-way.
"(c) Building entrances shall be architecturally emphasized and shall incorporate transparent glass.
"(d) Ground floor entrances to retail sales or services shall incorporate plaza features or furnishings,
and/or streetscape amenities, in a context -sensitive amount and combination, considering the scale
of the retail use(s) and entrance(s) to the overall building or development, and the proximity and
accessibility from the building to other existing plaza or streetscape features.
"(e) Ground -level mirrored or reflective glass is not allowed adjacent to a public right-of-way or
pedestrian area.
"(f) If utilized, chain -link fences visible from public rights -of -way or adjacent properties, and not
screened by Type I landscaping as defined in 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."
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PUBLIC WORKS — DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Kevin Peterson, 253-835-2734, kevin.peterson@cityoffederalway.com
Land Use Issues — Stormwater
1. City records indicate that the existing site is served by a stormwater infiltration system constructed in the
1970's, as well as other unknown and indeterminate systems. The e dsting infiltration system may or may
not function as originally designed and constructed; therefore, the applicant will need to have a
professional engineer analyze this (these) systems) in order to determine their) current functionality.
2. In addition, the existing infiltration system appears to be very near, or within, the area where the new
building is proposed. If the infiltration system is not functioning, or if it may be affected by the siting and
construction of the new building, then the system will likely need to be replaced and located elsewhere on
the property. Any replaced system will need to meet the requirements of the currently adopted 2016 King
County Surface WaterDerign Ivianual (KCSWDM). If it's found that the soils cannot support an infiltration
system per the requirements of the KCSWDM, then a new detention system may be required. The site lies
within a Conservation Flow Control area; therefore, any detention system must meet that design criteria.
3. In addition to the KCSWDM, our initial review suggests that FWRC 19.30.120, "Nonconforming Water
Quality Improvements," applies to this site. Specifically, the following may be applicable:
1.g. Redevelopment, other than normal maintenance or other than the tenant improvements,
but including ary.inavase ingrossfloorared, in any one consecutive 12-month period which exceeds SO percent
of the assessed or appraised value (avhichever irgreater, j of the structure or improvement being redeveloped. The
applicant may provide an appraisal of the improvement. The appraisal must be from a source
acceptable to the City. The Director may require the applicant to provide an appraisal from a
second source acceptable to the City if the assessed valuation appears to be inaccurate or
inappropriate. If more than one appraisal is provided by the applicant or required by the City,
the greater of the two amounts shall be used. For purposes of this determining value under this
section, improvements required pursuant to FWRC Sections 19.30.090 (nonconforming
development), 19.30.110 (street/sidewalk improvements), 19.30.120 (nonconforming water
quality improvements) and 19.135.030 (street/side—,Valk improvements) shall not be counted
towards the 50 percent threshold which would trigger application of this subsection;
Therefore, if the project meets or exceeds,this threshold, then water quality treatment will be required for the
entire site, including new and existing pollution generating impervious surfaces. Treatment options trust
be selected from either the Enhanced Basic Water Quality Menu provided in the 2016 KCSWDM, or
those systems that have been given a General Use Level Designation (GULD) approval for Enhanced
Basic treatment by the Washington State Department of Ecology (WADOE).
4. If a trash and recycling enclosure is required, then the enclosure, and associated drainage systems, shall be
per the requirements of FWRC 19.125.150,
5. Effective January 1, 2020, the city implemented a stormwater System Development Charge (SDC). The
SDC- is based on the amount of new impervious surfaces added for any development project. For
calculating the SDC for commercial and multi -family development, impervious surface is expressed as an
Equivalent Service Unit: 1 ESU = 3,200 square feet (SF) of impervious surface added. Therefore, the
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SDC = SF of new impervious surface added _ 3,200 x current SDC fee. A five percent administration fee
will be added to the total SDC. All SDC fees are payable at permit issuance. The current (2020) SDC is
,$981.00 per ESU.
6. If infiltration is proposed, soil logs prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer, or septic designer, must
be provided to verify infiltration suitability.
7. Show the proposed location and dimensions of the detention and water quality facilities on the
preliminary plans.
Right -of -Way Improvements
1. See the Traffic Division comments from Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Sarady Long for
traffic related items.
2. If dedication of additional right-of-way is required to install street frontage improvements, the dedication
shall be conveyed to the city through a statutory warranty deed. The dedicated area must have clear title
prior to recording.
3. All stormwater treatment and detention requirements outlined above may apply to any improvements
within the public right-of-way.
Building Permit Issues
1. Engineered plans are required for clearing, grading, road construction, and utility work. Plans must be
reviewed and approved by the city. Engineering review fees (2020) are :$3,096.00 for the first 18 hours of
review for commercial building permits, and ,$172.00 per hour for additional review time. A final TIR
shall be prepared for the project and submitted with the engineering plans. Both the TIR and the plans
will require the signature/seal of a professional engineer registered/licensed in the State of Washington.
2. To assist the applicant's engineer in preparing the plans and TIR, the Federal Way Public Works Development
Standards Manual (including standard detail drawings, standard notes, and engineering checklists) is
available on the city's website at t -,vww.ci oFedadwqv.com/index.aspx?nid=171.
Bonding is required for all street improvements and temporary erosion and sediment control measures
associated with the project. The bond amount shall be 120 percent of the estimated costs of the
improvements. An administrative fee deposit will need to accompany the bond to cover any possible
legal fees in the event the bond must be called. Upon completion of the installation of the improvements,
and final approval of the Public Works Inspector, the bond will be reduced to 30 percent of the original
amount and held for a two-year maintenance period.
4. The developer will be responsible for the maintenance of all storm drainage facilities (including the
detention and water quality facilities) and street systems during the two-year maintenance period. During
that time, the Public Works Inspector will make periodic visits to the site to ensure the developer's
compliance with the maintenance requirements. Upon satisfactory completion of the two-year
maintenance period, the remainder of the bond will be released. Maintenance for public roads and
subdivision drainage facilities then become the responsibility of the city. Maintenance for private roads
and drainage facilities, including short plats, remain the responsibility of the individual property owners.
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5. When topographic survey information is shown on the plans, the vertical datum block shall include the
phrase "DATI. NI: N.G.V.D.-29" or "DATUM: K.C.A.S.," on all sheets where vertical elevations are
called out.
6. Drawings submitted for plan review shall be printed on 24" x 36" or 22" x 34" paper. Site plans shall be
drawn at a scale of 1" = ZY, or larger. Architectural scales are not permitted on engineering plans.
7. Provide cut and fill quantities on the clearing and grading plan.
8. Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control (TESC) measures, per Appendix D of the 2016 KCSWDM,
must be shown on the engineering plans.
9. 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, sarad .lon ci offederalwa .c m
Transportation Concurrency Analysis (FWRC 19.90)
1. Based on the submitted materials for a 9,640 square foot furniture store, using the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) Tri) Geoerratron -10`" Edition, land use code 869 (Discount Home
Furnishing Superstore), the proposed project is estimated to generate approximately 15 new weekday PM
peak hour trips. Alternatively, the applicant may submit a site -specific trip generation study for the
proposed development.
2. A concurxency permit is required for this development project. The PW Traffic Division will perform a
concurrency analysis to determine if adequate roadway capacity exists during the weekday PM peak
period to accommodate the proposed development. Please note that supplemental transportation analysis
and concurrency mitigation may be required if the proposed project creates an impact not anticipated in
the six -pear Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
3. The estimated fee for the concurrency permit application is ,$5,086 (11- 50 trips). This fee is an estimate
and based on the materials submitted for the preapplication meeting. The concurrency application fee
must be paid in full at the time the concutrency 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
coricurrency 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 a 9,640 square f00t general building, the estimate traffic impact fee is
t24,730. Please note, the actual impact fee will be calculated rased on the Fee schedule in effect at the time
a completed building permit application is filed and paid prior to permit issuance (FWRC 19.100.070C33Ca]).
For a change in use for which no building permit is required, the fee shall be calculated and paid based on
the impact fee schedule in effect on the date of an approved change of use.
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Street Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135)
Based on the available records and the submitted materials, it appears that this proposal meets the 25
percent threshold criteria for requiring street frontage improvements as identified in FWRC 19.135.030.
The applicant/owner may submit an appraisal for the subject property, or King County Assessor's
records may be used. The Public Works Development Services Division will evaluate the submitted
appraisal data to determine if the project actually meets the city's 25 percent threshold for requiring street
frontage improvements.
2. The applicant/owner will be expected to construct street improvements consistent with the planned
roadway cross -sections as shown in Map III-4 in Chapter III of the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan
(FWCP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) shown as Table III-10 (FWRC 19.135.040). 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:
■ Sixteenth Avenue South is a Principal Arterial planned as a Type "A" street, consisting of
an 86-foot street with curb and gutter, 6-foot planter strips with street trees, 8-foot
sidewalks, and street lights in a 120-foot right-of-way. Assuming a symmetrical cross
section, up to 18 feet of right-of-way dedication and half street improvements are required
as measured from the street centerline.
The required improvement is part of a larger TIP project and as such, the Public Works
Director may require the applicant to fulfill this obligation by paying to the city the pro-
rata share of the costs of the required improvements, calculated on a per -front -foot basis,
and dedicate the needed right-of-way. Based on a $4,625 per linear foot cost estimate (one
side only), the total pro-rata share is estimated to be about $370,000 (80-foot street
frontage on 16th Avenue South times $4,625 per -front -foot, minus $21,000 for the right-
of-way). In lieu of using the city's per -front -foot basis, the applicant may submit the actual
engineering costs estimated for the frontage improvements to the Public Works
Department. The applicant may request credit to be applied toward the impact fee for the
payment of this pro-rata share payment.
3. 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. These modification
requests have a nominal review fee currently at $278.00.
4. Tapers and transitions beyond the project frontage may be required as deemed necessary for safety
purposes; taper rate shall be WS^2/60 or as directed by the Public Works Director.
Access Management (FWRC 19.135)
Access management standards are based on roadway safety and capacity requirements. FWRC 19.135.280
provides access standards for streets based on planned roadway cross -sections. Please note that access
classifications are per Drawing 3-1A in the Public Works Development Standards.
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2. Please show all neighboring driveways within 150 feet of the proposed driveway(s).
3. Per FWRC 19.135.280, the driveway must be located no closer than 150 feet to any street intersection, or
to any other driveway, whether on or off the subject property. The city may further limit or prohibit
access to or from the driveway onto arterial streets as deems appropriate for safety.
PUBLIC WORKS — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING DIVISION
Rob Van Orsow, 253-835-2770, robv@cityoffederalway.com
Solid Waste & Recycling Design Considerations
• Provide adequate space allocation for interior and exterior garbage, recycling, food waste, waste oil, yard
debris, hazardous waste, or biohazard collection containers. Minimum recycling space allocation is
established by FWRC 19-125.150.
• For basic solid waste and recycling needs within a single enclosure, clear interior dimensions measuring
10 feet deep by 20 feet across are recommended, along with a two -door swing -open, or roll -open gate
that spans the Front width of the enclosure. When gate doors are opened, no structure or hardware
should remain above grade across the enclosure opening. Gate pins/holes are preferred for holding gates
in closed and open positions to ease service access and maximize the life of gate hardware.
• Sites may require a larger enclosure, or multiple enclosures, to accommodate on -site user access and/or
additional waste types and containers.
■ Plan for user access to interior waste and recycling storage areas/containers, and to exterior containers
screened by enclosure(s).
• Plan for unobstructed, safe enclosure ingress and egress for service vehicles, directly in line with
enclosure openings. Allow appropriate turning radii for service vehicles, and minimize potential "blind
spots" during ingress and egress.
• Consider landscaping, setbacks and screening requirements (based on FWRC 19.125.040[4] & [5]).
• Note that larger -scale commercial or multi -unit housing developments may see long-term savings from the
use of on -site waste compaction equipment. Planning for this equipment may require larger enclosure
dimensions, defined overhead clearances, consideration of power utility access, and drainage management.
• Mixed -use developments may also benefit from on -site waste compaction equipment. Additional mixed -
use development considerations include:
o Designated chutes and/or internal facility maintenance areas or services for tenants;
o Moving waste and recycling streams from interior units to collection areas; and
o Access by business tenants and/or residents to exterior waste and recycling areas.
Help with many design parameters related to service access is available via the city's contracted solid waste
services provider, Waste Management. Contact Senior Route Manager John Davis at 206-786-4530 (cell).
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — BUILDING DIVISION
Greg Kirk, (253) 835-2621, greg.kirk@cityoffederalway.com
1. Buil&ig Codes. The structure will be treated as a new building permit application and must meet all current
, codes including:
• International BsiOng Code (IBC), 2015
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-50
• International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2015
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-52
• Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2015
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-56
& WAC 51-57
• National Electric Code (NEC), 2014
+ International Fire Code (IFC), 2015
Washington State Amendments WAC 51 -54
• Accessibility Code (ICC/ANSI A117.1), 2009
• International Residential Code, 2015
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-51
• Washington State Energy Code, 2015 WAC 51-11
2. Buildang Criteria. The following applies to the proposed structure:
• Occupancy Classification: S-1, B and M
+ Type of Construction: Proposed V-B
• Floor Area: Total of 96 40 square feet, V floor 3264, second floor 3188, third floor 3188
• Number of Stories: Proposed three stories
+ Fire Protection: Fire alarm system and sprinkler system required per FWRC chapter 13
• Wind/Seismic: Basic wind speed 85 Mph, Exposure, 25# Snow load, Seismic Zone D-1
3. Building Permit Application Process. A completed building permit application and commercial checklist are
required. The commercial checklist will be filled out by staff and provided at the time of the land use
approval. Copies of application and checklist may be obtained on our web site at www.cityoffederalway.com.
Appointments are required for intake of new commercial building permit submittals. Please schedule an
intake appointment with the Permit Center at (253) 835-2607, or permitcenteacityoffederalway.c m.
Some projects may require a third -party review or inspection. The cost to cover these fees is the responsibility
of the applicant. Any third -party fee is in addition to regular permit fees and costs.
Please note, land use approval is recommended prior to submitting the building permit application to
avoid delay in project review. If the project has not received land use approval, it may be placed on hold
until land use review is completed.
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4. Review Timing. Federal Way reviews plans on a first in, first out basis; however, there are some small
projects with inconsequential review requirements that may be reviewed out of order.
The first comment letter can be expected within five to seven weeks of the submittal date. Re -check of
plans will occur in one to three weeks after re -submittal.
Revised or resubmitted plans shall be provided in the same format, size, and amount as the originally
submitted plans. Revised/resubmitted drawings shall indicate by means of clouding or written response,
what changes have been made from the original drawings. Plans for all involved departments will be
forwarded from the Community Development Department.
5. OtherPerrnitr & Im etions. Separate permits maybe required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire
suppression systems, and signs. Applicants may apply for separate permits at any time prior to
commencement of construction.
When required, special inspections shall be performed by WABO approved agencies, or by agencies
approved by the building official prior to permit issuance. Construction must be approved by all
reviewing departments prior to final building division inspection.
All concerned departments (planning, public works, electrical, & fire) must sign off before the Building
Division can final the structure for occupancy. Building final must be approved prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
Construction projects may be required to have a pre -construction conference. If a pre -con meeting is
required, the general or representative, all subs, the architect or representative, the engineer or
representative, electrical contractor, and any other interested party, should attend this meeting. Meetings
will occur at the Building Division and will be scheduled by the inspector of record for the project.
6. Site -Specific requirements.
■ The proposed construction type does not comply with 2015 IBC Chapter 5, Table 504.4. A maximum
of two stories of type V-B construction is allowed for S-1 and M occupancy. The building will need to
a minimum of type. V-A construction per Table 504.4.
• Where the new building parallels the existing building, the new wall will be required to be a three-
hour fire wall, with no openings per IBC Table 602 and 706.4.
• Exterior walls Less than 10 feet from the property line shall be one -hour fire rated. The fire rating
shall be for exposure to the fire from both sides. Drawings submitted shall provide the approved fire
rated assemblies.
• When submitting plans, provide complete fire resistive details. All fire rated assembly shall be listed
and labeled.
• Submitted drawings shall provide complete details of proposed fire rated assemblies.
■ The upper floors shall be accessible. An accessible route will be required to the upper floors; such as
an elevator.
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Restrooms shall be provided per IBC Chapter 29. Two frilly complaint accessible restrooms will be
required.
• A July 1, 2020, a code change will take affect and the new code will be the 2018 IBC.
The information provided is based on limited plans and information. The comments provided are
not intended to be a complete plan review and further comments are possible at the time of building
permit plan review.
LAKEHAVEN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Brian Asbury, 253-946-5407, BAsbury@lakehaven.org
Water
• A Water Certificate of Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with
any land use and/or building permit application (check with land use agency for requirement). The
certificate is valid for one year from the date of issuance. If a certificate is needed, allow one to two
working days to issue for typical processing. The 2020 cost for a Water Certificate of Availability is $80.00.
Fire flow at no less than 20 psi available within the existing water distribution system is a minimum of 2,500
GPM for two hours or more. This flow figure represents Lakehaven's adopted minimum level of service
goals for non-residential areas regarding performance of the existing water distribution system under high
demand conditions. If more precise, and/or estimated onsite, fire flow figures are required or desired, the
applicant can request Lakehaven perform a system hydraulic model analysis (separate from, or concurrent
with, an application for availability). The 2020 cost for a system hydraulic model analysis is $240.00.
• The site has one existing, domestic/commercial water service connection (Svc 3568, 5/8" x 3/4" meter).
The existing meter needs to be evaluated under UPC and Lakehaven standards to determine if it's
adequate for the proposed use.
• A water service connection application submitted separately to Lakehaven is required for each new service
connection to the water distribution system, or any modification to an existing water service connection
(e.g., larger meter/service, etc.), in accordance with standards defined in Lakehaven's current "Fees and
Charges Resolution." Non -single-family properties typically require separate domestic (typically per
building, some exceptions allowed), irrigation (if irrigated landscaped areas are incorporated into the site
development), and fire protection (if required or installed) water service connections and meters.
• Service pressure(s) greater than 80 psi are indicated, and Pressure Reducing Valve(s) are indicated.
Contact the local building official for requirements and/or additional information.
To satisfy premise isolation requirements, the installation and satisfactory testing of an approved
backflow prevention assembly (BPA) adjacent to each domestic and irrigation service meter is required
pursuant to WAC 246-290-490 and Lakehaven standards regarding premise isolation. As low health
cross -connection hazards, either a double check valve assembly (DCVA), or a reduced pressure backflow
assembly (RPBA) is required. For three -inches and larger fire protection service connections, and
presuming no sprinkler heads higher than 30-feet above ground level, an aboveground double check
detector assembly (DCDA), or an aboveground reduced pressure detector assembly (RPDA) is required.
Typically required location(s) for any BPA is outside of a building (fire -protection typically aboveground,
and RPBA/RPBA devices always aboveground), and as close to the main as possible, but no further than
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50-feet maximum from the main. There are some reasons/situations for some case -by -case exceptions
that are allowed by Lakehaven, most of these in Federal Way's City Center area. Applicants may submit a
modification request (include plan/sketch) to Lakehaven for non -typical location(s). Contact Lakehaven's
Cross -Connection Control Program Manager (Chris Zoepfl, 253'946-5427) for
additional information on premise isolation/BPA installation and testing coordination.
Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven water service connection fees, charges,
and/or deposits (2020 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.
■ Water Service/Meter Installation, Irrigation, s/a" x 3/4" preliminary meter size: $5,170.00 deposit.
Actual size to be determined by Lakehaven based on the applicant's estimated maximum irrigation
GPM usage rate.
is Water Service/Meter Installation, Fire -Protection, 3" preliminary meter size: $12,000.00 deposit.
Actual size to be determined by the applicant's system design consultant.
a Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Water: $0.00. Actual amount due to be determined by Lakehaven based
on the applicant's estimated annual total water usage rate. Water 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 2.00 Equivalent Residential Units (ERU). Please contact Lakehaven
for further detail.
Sewer
• A Sewer Certificate of Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with
any land use and/or building permit application (check with land use agency far requirement). The
certificate is valid for one year from the date of issuance. If a certificate is needed, allow one to two
working days to issue for typical processing. The 2020 cost for a Sewer Certificate of Availability is $80.00.
• The site has one existing sewer service connection (SSCP 22149).
• A separate Lakehaven Sewer Service Connection Permit is required for each new connection to the
sanitary sewer system, or any modification (disconnect, re -align, abandon, etc.) to an existing sewer service
connection, in accordance with standards de5ned in Lakehaven's current "Fees and Charges Resolution."
Minimum pipe slope for gravity sewer service connections is two percent. In addition to all other sewer
service installation standards, installation of a Type 1, 48" monitoring manhole is typically required on the
private building sewer line, for all new or modified non-residential connections. Also, if applicable, see the
enclosed Lakehaven Trash/Recycling Enclosure Standards.
■ Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven sewer service connection fees, charges,
and/or deposits (2020 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.
V Sewer Service Connection Permit: $517.20 fee.
■ Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Sewer: S0.00. Actual amount due to be determined by Lakehaven based on
the applicant's estimated annual total domestic/commercial water usage rate. 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 2.00 ERU. Please contact Lakehaven for further detail.
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General
• All Lakehaven development engineering related application forms, and associated standards information,
can be accessed at Lakehaven's web pages: htip_//w;.�w.takehaven.org/204/Development-Engineering.
• All comments herein 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
Chris Cahan, 253-946-7243, Chris Cahan@southldngfire.org
Water Supply
Fire Flow
The required fire flow for this project is 1375 gallons per minute for a Type VB building.
A Cedocatte of WaterAvailability, including a bydr=& fire flow model* shall be requested from the water district and
provided at the time of the building permit application.
Fire Hydrants
Existing fire hydrant meets hydrant location requirements.
Emergency Access
Fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all requirements of Fire Access Policy 10.006:
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An approved turnaround is not provided.
Designated and marked fire lanes may be required for emergency access. This may be done during the plans
check, or prior to building final. Requirements and marking options can be found in FWRC Tide 8:
h=-://www.co-dmtibjishing.com/WA/FederalWavl
Fire Sprinkler System
Fire sprinklers ARE required due to the size of the commercial building and no approved turnaround.
Fire Alarm System
A building fire alarm system is required due to the size of the commercial building. Since fire sprinklers are
required, automatic detection is not required. Notification and minimum requirements of NFPA 72 is required.
Knox Box
A recessed fire department "Knox" brand key box shall be installed on the building near the front entrance.
Location(s) will be approved by the plan reviewer or Deputy Fire Marshal onsite.
Vehicle Access Gates
All vehicle access gates (if installed) shall comply with the Gate Policy:
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CLOSING
This letter reflects the information provided at the preapplication meeting and is i t nded 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).
As you know, this is a preliminary review only and does not take the place of the full review that will follow
submission of a formal application. Comments 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 FWRC Arid 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 representative
noted above. Any general questions can be directed towards me, the key project contact, Doc Hansen, at 253-
835-2643, or doc.hansen@cityoffederalway.com- We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
f I
Robert `Doc' Hansen
Planning Manager
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Federal Way
Centered can Opportunity .
January 23, 2020
Mr. Aleksandr Kobets
Carpet Plus LLC
34515 161h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
carpetplusofseattle@yahoo. con?
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
RE: File #20-1.00121-00-PC; CORRECTION to PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULED
Carpet Plus Storage Building, 34515 16"' Avenue South, Federal Way (Parcel #889700-
0055)
Dear Mr. Kobets:
The Community Development Department is in receipt of your January 9, 2020, preapplication
conference request. I apologize for the miscommunication, but this letter is to inform you that the
previous letter you received dated January 16, 2020 provided the incorrect time that our preapplication
meeting has been scheduled and will instead occur an hour earlier at the time listed below.
The application has been routed to members of the Development Review Committee (DRC) and a
meeting with you has been scheduled as follows:
9:00 a.m. — Thursday, February 6, 2020
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
P. 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 william.golding@cityoffederalway.com, or 253-835-2622.
Sincerely,
VV
William Golding
Planning Intern
Doc 1 D. Ro050
20-100121-00-PC
FILE:
CITY OF
Federal Way
Centered on opportunity
.l<lnuary 16. 2020
Mr. Aleksanch- Kobets
Carpet Plus I.,I.0
34515 16"' Avenue SOLIth
I=ederal Way. WA 98003
(-arpc,jp1trs0/scallle,ayahoo. c•nm
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, VvA 93003-5325
253) 335-7000
V. ,a,:, C?±ycrede, aiway. com
Dian Ferrell, May,.)"
RF; File 420-100121-00-PC; PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SCHEDIILE'D
Carpet Plus Storage Building, 34515 16c" Avenue South, Fecleral Way (Parcel 9889700-
0055)
Dear 1.7r. Kobets:
The Conllllunity Development Department is in receipt ofyour January 9. 2020, preapplication
conference reL UCA. The application has been routed tO members of the Development lZe1 IebV (.:onlnlitwV
(DRC) and a meeting with you has been scheduled as follows:
'",,g(i mm. — Thursday, Februai-y 6, 2020
Lt*r tI�Iaoaa
Hylebos Conference Room
Federal Way City Hall, 2" `I Floor
33325 8°1 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 wiIIiam.goIding(tJcityoflederalway .com, or 253-835-2622.
Sincerer.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE TRANSMITTAL
DATE :
TO:
FROM:
FOR DRC MTG. ON
FILE NUMBER (S) :
RELATED FILE NOS.:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT ADDRESS:
ZONING DISTRICT:
DATE
Cole Elliott, Development Services Manager
Scott Sproul, Building Official
Rick Perez, City Traffic Engineer
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
Chris Cahan, South King Fire & Rescue
William Golding
January 30,2020 - Internal
February 6, 2020 9AM - with applicant
20-100121-00-PC
None
CARPET PLUS STORAGE BUILDING
34515 16TH AVE S
CE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction of a new 3-story storage/showroom/office
building.
LAND USE PERMITS:
PROJECT CONTACT: ALEKSANDR KOBETS
CARPET PLUS LLC
(253) 874-0525
carpetplusofseattleCyahoo.com
MATERIALS SUBMITTED: Master Land Use Application
Project Narrative
Proposed Site Plan
Kari Cimmer
From: Carpet plus, LLC <carpetplusofseattle@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2020 3:44 PM RECEIVED
To: Permit Center
Subject: Carpet Plus Storage (Written Narrative) JAN 0 9 2020
CITY OF FEDERAL ►NAY
Kari,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
We would like to construct a 3 story building in the back of our lot. First floor to consist of storage space. 2nd Floor to be
a showroom for flooring and 3rd floor to be office space.
Existing buildings will stay as is with no changes.
Thanks
Alex Kobets
Carpet Plus, LLC
206-227-2201
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APPLICATION NO(s)
RECEIVED MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
33325 8`h Avenue South
JAN 0 9 2020 Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-2607;Fax 253-835-2609
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY www.cit'offederalwa .com
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Transportation Impact Fees 2020
Scroll down and complete the steps outlined below: Please fill in the required information in the yellow highlighted
boxes.
STEP #9: General Information
Enter the followin4 information
Project Name Carpet Plus
File Number
Street Address
City, State Zip Federal Way, 98003
Parcel Number (s) 872992-0040
Traffic Impact Fee Estimated By
Is this project locate within the City Center Zone? If "YES", please use City Center Impact Fee sheet.
STEP #2: Land Use Type
Select the proposed Land Use Type(s) from the drop down menu below. Enter the proposed number of units for
the Project
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Provide any impact fee previouly paid for the land use category
of the prior use IMPACT FEE AMOUNT PAID FOR
(Do not include administration fees). PRIOR USE
For a change in use of an existing building, the impact fee will be assessed based on the difference between the new uses and the prior
use. If no impact fee was required for the prior use, the impact fee for the new use shall be reduced by the amount equal to the current
impact fee rate in affect for the prior use. Fill out the lines below of the prior use.
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(Fee Code 1335) - Traffic Impact Fee (Before adjustment) - 8036 $ 24,007.32
Credit/Adjustment including Change of Use $ -
(Fee Code 1337) Administrative Fee (3%) - 8036-1 $ 720.22
ESTIMATE TOTAL TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE AMOUNT $ 24,727.54
19.100.070 - Timing of Fee: Transportation Impact Fee Payment
FWRC 19.100.070 3(a) - For commercial developments, fees shall be calculated based on the impact fee schedule
in effect at the time a completed building permit application is filed and paid prior to permit issuance. For a change
in use for which no building permit is required, the fee shall be calculated and paid based on the impact fee
schedule in effect on the date of an approved change of use.
FWRC 19.100.070 3(c) - For all applications for single-family, multifamily residential building permits, and
manufactured home permits, the total amount of the impact fees shall be assessed and collected from the
applicant when the building permit is issued, using the fee schedule then in effect.
19.100.075 - Option for Deferred Payment of Transportation Impact Fee for Single Family Proiect
An applicant may request, at any time prior to building permit issuance, and consistent with the requirements of this
section, to defer to final building inspection the payment of a transportation impact fee for a single-family residential
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