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L Federal Way
July 10, 2017
DMP Engineering
Attn: Hans Korve
726 Auburn Way N
Auburn, WA 98002
RE: Permit #17-102514-00-SM; Barrett Short Plat
Response to request to defer/waive street improvements
Dear Mr. Korve,
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
This letter responds to your request to waive the required street improvements along S 308th St, which
abuts the above -referenced property. After evaluating the existing conditions along the referenced street
and surrounding neighborhood, review of Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) provisions (Section
19.135.070), and direction provided by the City Council, the Public Works Department hereby waives the
requirements for the street improvements.
FWRC Section 19.135.070; Modifications of Improvements Along Property Frontage allows the Public
Works Department to grant a request to modify, defer, or waive the required street improvements only
after consideration of four specific reasons. The reason most applicable here is contained in FWRC
19.135.070(1), "Improvements as required would not be harmonious with existing street improvements,
would not function properly or safely, or would not be advantageous to the neighborhood or city as a
whole."
S 308th Street is classified as a Minor Collector Street, corresponding to Federal Way Roadway Section
"S". This roadway section requires a 36-foot paved roadway with vertical curb and gutter, 4-foot planter
strips with street trees, 5-foot sidewalks, and 3-foot utility strip with street lights, all within a 60-foot
Right of Way. Application of the required street improvements would result in an improved street section
that is not harmonious with the existing street improvements along that street, which generally consists of
a 25-foot paved roadway. The existing right of way along your property frontage is adequate in width;
therefore, no additional right of way needs to be dedicated as part of your project.
Please be advised that this decision is based on the proposal to subdivide one (1) lot into two (2), and
construct 2 new single-family homes on the subdivision. Because the property is zoned RM3600 (multi-
family residential), and therefore could be developed to the higher density, the City reserves the right to
revisit this decision should we receive an application for multi -family development on this property.
The conditions of this modification will be applicable for a period of one year from the date of this letter.
If a permit is not issued within the one-year time limit, this waiver will be void, and a new request for
modification must be submitted.
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The owner must also execute the enclosed City of Federal Way Local Improvement District Waiver of
Protest Covenant (`No -Protest L.I.D.'), in the event a future L.I.D. is formed to bring the refcrcnced street
into conformance with the street improvement standards. The No -protest L.I.D. must be recorded at King
County Records prior to issuance of preliminary short plat approval. Please return one (1) `Conformed'
Copy of the L.I.D. Covenant to the Public Works Department after recording.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kevin Peterson, Engineering Plans Reviewer, at
(253) 835-2734.
Sincerely,
E.J. Walsh, P.E.
Deputy Public Works Director
KP:mt
enclosure
cc: Becky Chapin, Associate Planner
Erik Preston, Sr. Traffic Engineer
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CITY OF
Federal Way
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
STREET MODIFICATION REQUEST / ACTION
Project Name Barrett Short Plat
Permit # 17-101699-00-PC
Location 1836 S 308th St
Request The applicant is requesting deferral of street improvements as part of the 2-lot
subdivision of property, and developing the lots with 2 new detached single family dwelling
units. The property is zoned Multi -Family Residential (RM3600), which allows for a higher
density of development than currently proposed.
Staff Analysis South 308th Street is classified as a Minor Collector, corresponding to City
standard street section `S', which consists of a 36-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter
strips, 5-foot sidewalks, within a 60-foot right of way.
Currently, the improvements along this property frontage consist of a 25-foot wide paved
roadway within a 60-foot right of way.
The nearest curb, gutter and sidewalk on South 308th Street are approximately 360-feet west of
the subject parcel.
Requirements / Conditions of Approval Development Services staff recommends approval
of the deferral/waiver of street improvements as part of the short plat and development of 2
detached single family homes, with the condition that if the developer decides to construct to a
higher density (as the zoning allows), the City reserves the right to revisit this decision and may
require the street improvements to be constructed as part of any type of multi -family
development. Also require the owner record a `No Protest LID Covenant' on the property.
Staff Recommendation:
Initial
Date Approve
Deny
Development Services Reviewer
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Development Services Manager
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Traffic Division Reviewer (Erik)
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Traffic Division Manager
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Deputy Director
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Director Decision
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Marwan Salloum, P.E., Public Works Director
City of Federal Way
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
DALEY-MORROW-POBLETE, INC.
ENGINEERING -SURVEYING -LAND PLANNING
726 Auburn Way North
Auburn, WA 98002
(253)333-2200
FAX (253)333-2206
RECEIVED
MAY 2 5 2017
CrTY OF COMMUNRY DEV LE FEDERAL
RE:Barrett Short Plat — Modification Request —1836 S. 308" St - #17-101669-OOPC
Mr. Salloum;
Under the provisions of 19.135.070, the Director of Public Works may defer the
requirements of FWRC Title 19, Chapter 135, "Development Improvements" for one of
four reasons. Based on a review of the applicable standards, the Applicant requests
that you defer the applicable development requirements, for the noted project, because
they would not be harmonious with existing street improvements and would not be
advantageous to the neighborhood until such time as a larger scale capital improvement
project is planned for the area.
Proiect Description:
The applicant proposes to subdivide one Multi -Family Residential (RM3600) parcel
(#785360-0008 ) into two single family �arcels for construction of detached dwelling units.
The project is located at 1836 S. 308t St. An existing home has been removed to
accommodate an even distribution of lot area. The project takes access from S. 308th
St. The street frontage in the immediate area is rural in nature on both sides of the
road. There are no sidewalks from 18th Ave S on the west to the termination of S. 308th
Street at 24th Ave S. to the east Some sidewalks are present with the commercial
development on the corner of HWY 99 and S. 308th St.
Description of Modification Request.
The Applicant requests to defer the requirements of FWRC Title 19, Chapter 135,
"Development Improvements". Specifically, the applicant requests to defer the
installation of the frontage improvements identified in DWG. No 3-2S for the
construction of a Type S cross section.
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Applicable Section(s) of Standards:
Standard Plan DWG. No. 3-2S
Justification:
There are no sidewalks on either side of S. 308th St. from 1 e Ave S on the west, to 24th
Ave S. on the east. The Applicant requests that the City defer the applicable frontage
improvements because they would not be harmonious with existing street
improvements and would not be advantageous to the neighborhood until such time as a
larger scale capital improvement project is planned for the area. The project frontage
comprises only 100' of almost 2000 LF of rural frontage in the neighborhood. The
Applicant sees no benefit to disrupting the existing development pattern for such a small
area. The applicant is willing to sign a no protest agreement for the formation of a
future local improvement district in the area of S. 308th St. to support a more
comprehensive improvement program.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
We appreciate your time.
Hans Korve
Planning Manager
DMP Inc.