10c - Development Agreement Code AmendmentsDevelopment
Agreement code
revisions
OCTOBER 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL
Should the City Council amend Title 19 of
the Federal Way Revised Code to update the
processes and provisions relating to
development agreements?
19.85.010: Add language to clarify the
purpose includes greater predictability and
flexibility to the developer and that for all
code departures, there is a benefit given the
city.
19.85.020: Add minimum requirements of 5
acres and not predominantly single family.
19.85.020: Where a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment is required with a DA, the
Comp Plan amendment(s) must be decided
by the Council at least 1 meeting prior to
the DA if it is related to Chapter 3
(Transportation).
19.85.030: A DA can modify City regulations
19.85.030: A DA can vest traffic impact fees
to those in effect at the time of execution
for 10 years —subject to annual CPI inflation
19.85.030: A DA cannot modify
Transportation Concurrency requirements
Public Comments
1. Written Public Comment
Merlone Geier, September 20, 2023
➢19.85.030(3) Remove provision relating to Traffic Impact Fees
➢19.85.030(4) Remove provision relating to Transportation Concurrency
➢19.85.050 Expand authority to initiate Das to Mayor and CD Director
Grand Peaks, September 20, 2023
2. In -person Comments - none
Decision Criteria
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable
provisions of the comprehensive plan;
2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relationship to
public health, safety, or welfare; and
3. The proposed amendment is in the best interest of the residents of
the city.
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed
code amendments, adding a provision that if the DA was initiated by
the Mayor, public notice would be required.
LUTC Recommendation
LUTC forwarded the Ordinance without the provision that would
allow the Mayor to initiate a DA.
Mayor's Recommendation
Option 1—Adopt the proposed Ordinance