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CITY OF
Federal Way
October 23, 2018
Mr. Ray Vefik, Capital Projects Manager
500 Union Street, Ste. 1000
Seattle, WA 98101
Department of CommunitX Development
33325 8 Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
253-835-2601 — Fax: 253-835-2609
www. ci1yo jtgd era3wnX.core
RE: Responses to Environmental Checklists for Potentially Proposed Federal Way Elementary Schools
Mr. Vefik;
Below are some initial comments from the staff reviewing the environmental checklists for potentially
proposed elementary schools that have been provided within the "Notice of Consultation" dated
September 27, 2018. The comments come from the individuals responsible for review of particular issues
(storm water, traffic, and planning) for each of the schools reviewed. I have included the names of the
individuals and their contact numbers in case consultants or school staff have specific questions regarding
the comments.
Please recognize that these are comments related to the checklist sent out, and not a review of the
particular project. Not all reports or documents referenced in the checklist are available for review, and
therefore, at this time total project review cannot be completed until the complete application is
submitted. Once the proposals are submitted, they will be distributed amongst the staff individuals
responsible for specific project review. Many of the comments are for purposes of clarification for your
eventual proposal submission, and many issues identified are most likely regulated by the Code and may
not have any environmental impact when the Code is met.
LAKE GROVE ELEMENTARY
Develp))nient Services, Kevin Peterson kevin.peters«it(rvciVofTederalway.coin 253-835-2734
No comments at this time.
Traffic, Soma Chattopadhyay solna.clra(tt) ,idhya a�eilyoffedcralway.con 253-835-2709
The TIA does not reference the correct City's adopted LOS standard. The City's adopted
LOS standard is based on the volume to capacity ratio (v/c) and not LOS D as stated in
the TIA (page 4).
2. On Page 6, the analysis provides information that Lake Grove Elementary School is
currently serving about approximately 550 students. But on Page 36, it says the present
51,238 square -feet school serves approximately 450 students. Please clarify in your site
plans when submitted.
3. Please note the City of Federal Way uses gross floor area for the Traffic Impact Fee
calculation and the rate for elementary school is for additional new floor area at $2/square
foot and not per new PM peak hour trip.
Mr. Ray Vefik, Capital Projects Manager
Federal Way School District
October 23, 2018
4. On Page 9, TENW existing condition analysis (Draft TIA) shows during PM peak hour school
has operation issues and backups on SW 308th St at the 3rd Ave SW. A Queueing analysis it
needed to address parents drop off/Pick up location during peak periods with additional new
traffic. Also, Bus Turning Diagram at the driveway and adjacent street intersections are required.
Please address in your submitted application.
5. On page 26, it is mentioned existing driveways sight distance problems and mitigation is
recommended by TENW (Draft TIA). The City requires that the easterly driveway be aligned
with 3rd Ave SW or 2nd Ave SW to comply with the City's access management spacing
standard. Sight distance analysis is required at relocated driveway.
6. Please provide in your application site plans proposed safe routes to school, identifying potential
mitigation measures as the school will be fenced and only one pedestrian entrance will be
provided, into the building.
Planning Division, Becky Chapin,becky.cltaLiiii(4cityoffcderalway.cocti 253-835-2641
1. Not all reports or documents referenced in the SEPA checklist were available for review on
the FWPS website. At this time a project application has not been submitted to the City of
Federal Way and a comprehensive review of the proposal has not been completed.
2. Checklist item #A.8. Wetlands and Buffer Analysis is not required for land use review, no
known wetlands.
3. Checklist item #A.9. No known application for other proposals affecting the property. Move
this content to A.10.
4. Checklist item #A.10. Process III `Project Approval', Concurrency, & Right -of -Way
Modification/Waiver (if proposed).
5. Checklist item #A.11. Is removal of underground storage tanks proposed? Need to verify and
add to description.
6. Checklist item #B. La. Other was selected without further details, explain.
Checklist item #B.l.b. Verify percent steepest slope.
Checklist item #13.3.a.1. The site is located within the Hylebos Creek drainage basin.
Reference to Lower Green River is incorrect.
9. Checklist item #B.3.c.1. Reference to FWRC should be 19.145.490.
10. Checklist item #B.7.a.2. Underground storage tanks, if included.
11, Checklist item #13.7.a.3. Reference to FWRC should be 19.145.490,
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Mr. Ray Vefik, Capital .Projects Manager
Federal Way School District
October 23, 2018
12. Checklist item #B.8.e. FWRC includes all area of structures, pavement, and any other
impervious surface in calculation of lot coverage. Lot coverage in chart provided should
include all impervious surfaces, not just structures.
13. Checklist item #B.8.h. According to City maps, the site may be within a Geologically
Hazardous Area (GHA), including, but not limited to, Erosion Hazard Area. The site is
located within a Critical Aquifer Recharge Area, 5- and 10- year wellhead capture zone.
14. Checklist item #B.8.k. Temporary facilities for displacement of students is a mitigation
measure.
15. Checklist item #B.14.c. This section proposes a total of 78 parking stalls while the chart
referenced in B.8.e. indicates 90 proposed parking stalls. Which is the number?
MIRROR LAKE ELEMENTARY
Develol2mont Services- Cole Elliot, DS Manager, pole.elfio u7ci,WtxffedgIj' ]waY.c:on 253-835-2730
1. Checklist item #B. Environmental Elements 3. Water d. Proposed measures — By stating a single
specific treatment system for water Quality (sand filter) you are limiting the treatment system to
only sand filters. With this level of specificity, this the one and only treatment system the City
will consider during design review without an amendment to the SEPA indicating the
environmental review of impacts from another system.
2. Checklist item. #B. Environmental Elements 14. Transportation d. New improvements to existing
roads — This should state that frontage improvements will be required along both 6th Avenue S
and S 314th Street. In addition, off -site improvements for pedestrian safety may be required.
This statement is intended to inform the agency of which improvements will be required for the
project.
3. Checklist item #B. Environmental Elements 14. Transportation h. Proposed measures to reduce
or control transportation impacts — This section does not reference the correct assessed fee for PM
peak -hour trip.
Traffic — Sarady Long, 253-835-2743
1. The TIA must be stamped by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington. Final
documents shall bear the seal of the responsible Engineer and shall not be in a DRAFT form.
2. The TIA does not reference the correct City's adopted LOS standard. The adopted LOS standard
is based on the volume to capacity ratio (v/c) and not LOS D as stated in the TIA. Please revise
this section.
3, With the proposal to consolidate pedestrian access to one central location, this proposal would
revise the existing school safe walking route. As such, the TIA shall include discussion on the
revised school safe walking route (on-site/off-site) and identify potential mitigation measures. In
addition, the TIA shall include queuing analysis at the proposed pick up/drop off area, School
Zone Flasher Enhancement, and school bus turning radius at driveways and adjacent street
intersections. Please note, additional parking may be needed if safe walking route cannot be
mitigated.
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Mr. Ray Vefik, Capital Projects Manager
Federal Way School District
October 23, 2018
4. Figure 3 in the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) identified various drop off and loading locations
outside of the school property. The proposed/revised on -site parking, loading and pick up
storage/lane should be designed to accommodate the expected traffic and eliminate/reduce any off
site impacts to the surrounding neighborhood.
It appears there are conflicts between the recommended improvements in the TL'k and the new
school layout. For example, the site plan depicted parent drop off and pick up at the same
location as the recommended location to widen the existing student loading area to 2 lanes to
improve pick up and loading. Also, Figure 4 in the TIA depicted a designated on -street parking or
loading area on S 314`' St but the applicant has informed the City that there will not be any on -
street parking. Please clarify.
6. The City does not concur with the recommendation to install no parking signs on the west side of
S 314"' St. The new school should be designed to minimize traffic impacts on the adjacent
neighborhood. Furthermore, any proposals to limit or restrict residential on -street parking will
require a neighborhood meeting.
7. The TIA should be revised to analyze the traffic impacts (parking, drop-off/loading area,
pedestrian path, etc.) of the proposed school.
The project proposal of 62,550 SF as stated in the Notice of Consultation SEPA Environmental
Checklist is not consistent with the project description of 60,322 SF in the SEPA checklist. Please
verify and make the appropriate changes.
8, Checklist item #14. Transportation (b) —Revise this section to correctly identify the closest transit
stops. The closest transit stops are located at S 3201h St./ 8`' Ave S and S 312`h St./ 6`' Ave S.
Checklist item # 14. Transportation (d) — The proposal will be required to construct pedestrian
path and roadway improvements including right-of-way dedication consistent with FWRC
18.55.010 and FWRC 19.135.030. This section must be revised to include frontage
improvements and right-of-way dedication on S 314°' St., 6°' Ave S., S 315°' St. and pedestrian
path on the south side of the property. In addition, off -site improvements may be required for
safe walking route. Please refer to the Pre -application letter from the City.
10. Checklist item #14. Transportation (f) —The trip generation in this section is not consistent with
the description of the proposal in Section 11. Section 14(f) specified an increase of
approximately 150 students from the current 450 students. However, section 11 in the checklist
state the school currently serves approximately 550 scholars. Please clarify and revise the trip
generation accordingly.
11. Checklist item #14. Transportation (h) — This section does not reference the correct traffic impact
fee assessment. The current 2018 impact fee is $2 per SF and not $2.00 per PM peak -hour trip as
stated. Revise this section accordingly.
Planning Division — Stacey Welsh, Macey.welsitCcMiyoffederalway.con 253-835-2634
1. Not all reports referenced in the checklist were available for review
2. At this time a comprehensive review of the project cannot be made until application is made.
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Mr. Ray Vefik, Capital Projects Manager
Federal Way School District
October 23, 2018
3. Checklist item #8: Why is a wetlands and buffer analysis report being prepared?
4. Checklist item #10: Use Process III and Concurrency applications are required. A Forest Practices
Application mast be completed if more than 5,000 board feet of merchantable timber is harvested
from the subject property.
5. Checklist item #12: The address and Section -Township -Range provided are incorrect.
6. Checklist item #1 .d: A .rendering for Lake Grove Elementary is shown instead of Mirror Lake
7. Checklist item #1.g: Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) lot,coverage requirements do not
include only buildings, it is all impervious on a site.
S. Checklist item #3.a.1: The Lower Green River drainage basin is listed here; elsewhere in the
checklist it lists the Hylebos Creek drainage basin.
9. Checklist item #3.c.1: Correct citation of FWRC 19.45.490 to FWRC 19.145.490.
10. Checklist item #7.a.3: Correct citation of FWRC 19,45.490 to FWRC 19.145.490
11. Checklist item #8.e: FWRC lot coverage requirements do not include only buildings, it is all
impervious on a site. The height restriction for gyms is 55 feet above average building elevation
if located 100 feet or more from an adjacent .residential zone.
12. Checklist. item #81: The subject property is within the five-year wellhead capture zone, which is
designated as a critical aquifer recharge area under the provisions of the Growth Management Act
(Chapter 36.70A RC W).
13. Checklist item #14.c: The response notes there are 60 existing parking spaces, in response #8.e it
lists 32 spaces. Which is correct?
WiLDWOOD ELEMENTARY
Development Services- Ann Dower- ann. dower(icityoffederalway.com- 253-835-2732
No comments at this time.
Traffic - Erik Preston, eri res t [r)Cit of federalwa .cntu 253-835-2744
1. Checklist item #14. Transportation (b) —Please note that the closest transit stops are located at S
304th St. between 28th Ave S and Military Rd S.
2. Checklist item #14. 'T'ransportation (d) -- The proposal identifies S 308th St and cross streets that
are not in the Site Vicinity. Please reference S 300th St on the property frontage as a Local Street
and the correct Comprehensive .Plan cross-section as Type-U with applicable roadway
improvements. This section must be revised to include maintenance of and improvements to the
pedestrian paths on the south side of the property. In addition, off -site improvements may be
required for safe walking route as indicated in the pre -application conference.
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Mr. Ray Vefik, Capital Projects Manager
Federal Way School District
October 23, 2018
3. Checklist item #14. Transportation (f) — The trip generation in this section is not consistent with
the description of the proposal. Section 14(f) specified an increase of approximately 150 students
from the current 550 students. However, this section describes the new school to have a capacity
to serve approximately 600 students. Please clarify and revise the trip generation accordingly.
The section is also incorrect that there is "no correlative basis to derive estimated changes in
vehicle trip generation based on changes in floor area"; this idea is not described by the 1 Oth
Edition of the ITE Trip Generation Manual for Land Use 520. Gross floor area will be used to
determine changes in trip generation for concurrency and associated traffic impact fees.
4. Checklist item #14. Transportation (h) —This section does not reference the correct traffic impact
fee assessment. The current 2018 impact fee is $2 per SF and not $2.00 per PM peak -hour trip as
stated.
5. The TIA must be stamped by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington. Final
documents shall bear the seal of the responsible Engineer and shall not be in a DRAFT form.
6. The TIA does not reference the correct City's adopted LOS standard on page 5. The City's
adopted LOS standard is based on the volume to capacity ratio (v/c) and not LOS D as stated in
the TIA. Please revise this section.
7. Figure 2 shows a daily traffic volume of 830, but the attached data shows 625.
With the proposal to consolidate pedestrian access to one central location, this proposal may
require revisions to the existing school safe walking route. As such, the TIA shall include
discussion on the revised school safe walking route (on-site/off-site) and identify potential
mitigation measures. In addition, the TIA shall include queuing analysis at the proposed pick
up/drop off area, and school bus turning radius at driveways and adjacent street intersections.
Please note, additional parking may be needed if safe walking route cannot be mitigated.
9. Figure 3 in the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) identified various drop off and loading locations
outside of the school property. The proposed on -site parking, loading and pick up storage/lane
should be designed to accommodate the expected traffic and eliminate/reduce any off site impacts
to the surrounding neighborhood.
10. The City does not concur with the recommendation to install no parking signs on the north side of
S 300th St. The new school should be designed to minimize traffic impacts on the adjacent
neighborhood. Furthermore, any proposals to limit or restrict residential on -street parking will
require a neighborhood meeting.
11. The City does not concur with the recommendation to install speed bumps (or humps) on S 300th
St between 24th Place S and 26th Ave S. The grades of the existing street exceed 8% in these
proposed locations or are in front of residential driveways. The City recommends changing the
intersection control at each intersection to mini -roundabouts which have lower sight distance
requirements, calm traffic, and provide safety benefits.
12. The TIA should be revised to also include the traffic impacts (parking, drop-off/loading area,
pedestrian path, etc.) of the proposed school.
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Mr. Ray Vefik, Capital Projects Manager
Federal Way School District
October 23, 2018
13. Please note the City of Federal Way uses gross floor area for the Traffic Impact Fee calculation
and the rate for Elementary School is $2 per square foot, not per PM peak hour trip. The
additional square footage will require traffic impact fees.
Nantiitt - Leila Willoughby -Oakes lei] a.willotughby--oakes c�f Jeral�com 253-835-2649
1. ESA is performing the critical areas report which will still be subject to a third party review by
one of our on -calls critical area consultants. We do this to assure no appearance of conflict to the
study.
2. Checklist item #9. Environmental determination issuance prior to demolition. Proposal subject to
SEPA as <12,000 sf demolished (p. 4)
3. Checklist item #10. Add 'Process III- Director's Decision' and `Right of Way Modification
Request' to permit list. (p.5)
4. Checklist item #B1.a. Please describe "Other" or choose another site description. The site
contains erosion hazard areas and 40 % slopes per other sections of checklist.
5. Checklist item #3.a.1. Revise Lower Green River to Hylebos Creek.
6. Checklist item #3.b.g. Lot coverage calculation to include all impervious surfaces in addition to
building footprint (includes gravel, parking areas etc.) per FWRC 19.05,130 `M definitions'.
7. Checklist item #8, i, to in. —Provide more clarification on how many students and teachers are
going to be displaced while under construction. This section refers to workers and residents
(i.e.Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any'). Relocating students is a
large task and should be discussed in more depth.
8. Checklist item #8.e. & 14.c. Confirm number of parking spaces proposed or be more general.
Parking count varies throughout the checklist.
9. Checklist item #8.e.- Remove table N/A; current zoning classification of site requested not full
bulk zoning regulations.
10. Checklist item #81. Revise erosion hazard areas to geologically hazardous areas in case it
involves other aspects. Note unclassified stream and wetland within; 225 feet of the subject
property and whether critical area buffers impact property to be developed.
11. Checklist item #10. a. This is incorrect the zoning table on page 20 of the SEPA checklist states
approx. 37-1 and 37-5 ft. for the gymnasium.
12. Checklist item #14. d. Note the Transportation Engineering North West study should be noted as
draft at this time and subject to change. Please see Erik Preston, Senior Transportation
Engineer's comments.
13. Although outside of regulated wellhead capture zone please provide a source fill statement at the
time of building permits as significant fill quantities proposed with the following information, as
children will be present on the replacement school site:
• Source location of imported fill;
• Previous land uses of the source location; and
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Mr. Ray Vefik, Capital Projects Manager
Federal Way School District
October 23, 2018
0 Whether or not fill to be imported is native, undisturbed soil
Again, I wish to emphasize that these comments are meant more for clarification and notation of the City
concerns with as you proceed with the projects than they are as related to environmental determination. If
there any questions about these projects in the future, please have the party contact the appropriate
persons as designated above. If you have any questions about this letter, please contact me at your
convenience. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Roben "Doc" Hansen
Planning Manager
cc. (via email)
Kevin Peterson, Development Senices Engineer
Ann Dower, Developmcnt Services Engineer
Cole Elliot, Development Services Manager
Becky Chapin, Senior Planner
Stacey Welsh, Senior Planner
Leila Willoughby -Oakes, Associate Planner
Sarady Long, Traffic Engineer
Erik Preston, Traffic Engineer
Soina Chatlopadhyay, Traffic Engineer
Brian Davis, Community Development Director
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Federal Way Public Schools
FEDERAL 'WAY Educational Service Center (ESC)
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 33330 8th Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Purpose of Checklist
Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your
proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization
or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental
impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal.
Instructions for Applicants
This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please
answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult
with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or "does
not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may
also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these
questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision -making process.
The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time
or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its
environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers
or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse
impact.
Instructions for Lead Agencies
Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate
the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The
checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an
adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible
for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents.
Use of Checklist for Non -Project Proposals
For non -project proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable
parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D).
Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and
"property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively.
The lead agency may exclude (for non -projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements —that do not
contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal.
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33330 8"' Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
A. BACKGROUND
1. Name of proposed project, if applicable:
Federal Way Public Schools
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2. Name of applicant:
Federal Way Public Schools
Educational Service Center (ESC)
33330 St" Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
(253)945-2000
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS)
Support Services Center,1211 South 332nd St, Federal Way, WA 98003
3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person
Applicant:
Mike Benzien, Executive Director,
Maintenance and Operations
Federal Way Public Schools
Support Services Center
1211 S 332nd Street, Federal Way WA 98003
(206) 945-5930 (Office)
4. Date checklist prepared:
September 25, 2018
5. Agency requesting checklist:
Federal Way Public Schools (Lead Agency)
City of Federal Way, Washington
Contact Person:
Robert McNeill, Senior Planner
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
18215 72nd Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032
(425) 251-6222 (Office)
bmcneill@barghausen.com
6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable):
The complexity of this project dictates a tentative schedule be established which remains subject to
change based on the length of entitlement permitting and plan review processes, weather conditions
and/or contractor availability.
The current scheduled start date for vacating Lake Grove Elementary School is mid/late June 2019,
with contractor mobilization scheduled to begin shortly thereafter. Demolition activity is projected to
begin in mid -July 2019, with a mid -August 2019 completion targeted — including abatement activity.
Actual construction of the replacement school is projected to begin no later than late August 2019,
with substantial completion scheduled for mid -October 2020 — including abatement activity.
7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected
with this proposal? If yes, explain.
The Applicant has no further plans for future additions, expansion or other similar activity relative to this
development proposal aside from what is described in this proposal.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared,
directly related to this proposal.
The Applicant has commissioned several reports addressing environmental issues:
• Geotechnical Engineering Report, Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. (AESI) 6/18.
• Subsurface Investigation Report, PBS Engineering and Environmental, Inc., (PBS) 9/24
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FEDERAL WAY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal Way Public Schools
Educational Service Center (ESC)
33330 01 Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
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XWetlands and Buffer Analysis, Environmental Science As (ESA), pending, for
submittal during permitting/plan review
Acoustical Analysis, Stantec, 9/18
A Existing Traffic/Parking Conditions, Transportation Engineering North West (TENW) 7118
Arborist Report; pending, for submittal during permitting/plan review
Site Lighting/Photometric Analysis; pending, for submittal during permitting/plan review
The Applicant is fully committed to developing mitigation measures on any environmental concerns
identified by these studies.
Figure 2 - Aerial View - Existing Lake Grove Elementary School
9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals
directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
The City of Federal Way will be conducting a Process III, Use Approval review process in accordance
with review criteria established in the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC), Section 19.65.100(2). SEPA
review is typically processed concurrently with Process III applications. As Lead Agency, FWPS will
process this SEPA checklist in advance of permitting with the City of Federal Way.
The Lakehaven Water and Sewer District will review the Lake Grove construction plans as they relate
to water and sewer availability, system capacity and infrastructure improvements necessary to
adequately serve the new facility. The South King Fire and Rescue District will review plans to assure
adequate fire flow and hydrant facilities are available, as well as the installation of sprinkler and alarm
systems and assuring adequate fire access is maintained for emergency vehicles. Both of these
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Educational Service Center (ESC)
FEDERAL WAY 33330 8m Avenue South
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Federal Way WA 9003
(253) 945-2000
agencies' approval processes will occur concurrently with the City of Federal Way plan review and
construction permitting processes.
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) will require a Notice of Demolition be submitted along
with the results of a professional asbestos survey of the existing facility (and proposed mitigation —
if necessary). PSCAA will also require a Notice of Construction be filed.
South King Fire and Rescue District (SKFRD) will conduct a thorough review of project plans;
including, but not limited to, fire prevention measures, the installation of fire alarm and suppression
equipment, the location and capacity of both water lines and hydrants (fire flow), and overall site plan
design as related to the designation of fire lanes and emergency vehicle access.
10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known.
The list below is a preliminary assessment of permitting likely to be required for this project, pending
further review.
• Master Land Use Application • NPDES General Permit (DOE) f (bUQ-
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• Demolition Permits A)
• Demolition Permits (City) Ca
• Building and Construction Permits (Federal Way)
• Retaining Wall Permits (if required)
• MEP - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Permits
■ Sign Permits (if required)
• Stormwater Covenants
• Water I Sewer Permits and Developer Extension Agreement (Lakehaven)
The following codes will be enforced under the FWRC for this project:
International Building Code (IBC), 2015, as amended by Washington State
Amendments WAC 51-50
• International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2015, as amended by Washington State
Amendments WAC 51-52
• Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2015, as amended by Washington State
Amendments WAC 51-56 & WAC 51-57
• International Fire Code (IFC), 2015, as amended by Washington State
Amendments WAC 51 -54
• International Residential Code, 2015, as amended by Washington State
Amendments WAC 51-51
• National Electric Code (NEC), 2017
• Accessibility Code (ICCIANSI All7.1), 2009
• Washington State Energy Code, 2015 WAC 51-11
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Federal Way Public Schools
Educational Service Center (ESC)
FEDERAL WAY 33330 P Avenue South
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Federal Way WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the
project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain
aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies
may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.)
6� Lake Grove Elementary School is located on the existing 9.43-acre site at 303 SW 3081h Street in
Federal Way, Washington. The site is comprised of two relatively flat areas bisected by a significant
wooded slope. The large lower area is occupied by the existing school building, and the smaller upper
area is occupied by grass playfields, which are approximately 30-feet higher in elevation than the
school building
The site is served by SW 308th Street, running east -west along the north edge of the property. The
�a school is mostly surrounded by single family residential development. A professional office zone
(150) and multifamily zone (RM-1880) are located immediately to the east of the site. A heavily wooded
area abuts the site to the south and west. Mirror Lake is roughly two blocks away to the southwest.
The school property is zoned residential single family (RS-7.2), with schools being a permitted use.
The existing school building, portable structures and associated parking areas sit within the northern
portion of the overall school property while playfields occupy the entire southern portion of the site.
Vehicular access to and from the site is currently via two driveways off of Southwest 308th Street,
which is located directly north of the school property. Circulation through the site is via a one-way
drive aisle, which provides access to existing parking areas. The westernmost vehicular access point
provides ingress to the site and the easternmost driveway serves as the egress point from the site.
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The existing Lake Grove Elementary School currently serves approximately 550 scholars from pre-
kindergarten through 5th grade. The existing school was originally constructed in 1965 with various
additions and modernizations over the years with the last remodel project occurring in 1985. The
existing facility is comprised of a single -story building with classrooms arranged along a double
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loaded corridor (47,654 SF), along with four portable classroom buildings (3,584 SF). The existing
building occupies a significant portion of the buildable area on the lower portion of the site. Given
the limited site access and available area to build a new school while the existing school is occupied,
FWPS decided the school will be housed off site during construction. At this time, a specific location
has not yet been determined.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location
of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if
known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the
site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably
available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to
duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.
The project site is located at 303 SW 308th Street in Federal Way, Washington, and is illustrated on the
included vicinity map. An abbreviated legal description, parcel number and lot size are provided:
APN: 072104-9180
Legal: NW'/4 of SW'/< of SE Y4, Section 04, Township 21 N, Range 04 E
Lot: 9.43 Acres
The project will include the demolition of the existing school facilities and the construction of a new
60,322 SF elementary school campus onsite serving 600 scholars; it is anticipated the final site plan
will include the construction of new playfields, paved parking and access drives, landscaping,
pedestrian pathways, exterior lighting and other typical improvements outlined in preliminary plans
submitted in support of this application.
Figure 4 - Demolition Logistics - Lake Grove Elementary School
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site:
[ ] Flat [ ] Rolling [ ] Hilly [ ] Steep Slopes [ ] Mountainous
[ X ] Other
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Topographically, the overall site generally slopes from northeast to southwest from a high
elevation point of approximately 395 feet in the northeast corner of the site. However, within the
c specific vicinity of the existing school building the topography is relatively flat with minimal, if
any, grade difference. Additionally, a vegetated ridge line, which represents the most steeply
I sloped area on the site, separates the school building and associated parking and play areas from
the higher elevation playfields to the east.
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Parking areas are located in the front of the building and on the east side of the site. A west -
facing slope ranging in height from 20-feet to 30-feet separates the lower school building, adjacent
driveways and play areas from the upper baseball fields. The slope is naturally vegetated with
mature evergreen trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and grass areas; likely originated during original
grading and leveling of the building pad and field areas. Pending further plan review, the new
structures will be built close to existing grades, where possible, without the need for deep
excavations and/or thick structural fill.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)?
If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land
of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these
soils.
According to soil data obtained from the USDA Web Soil Survey, soils on the majority of the site
consist primarily of Arents, Alderwood material 6 to 15 percent slopes (AmC). To a lesser extent,
site soils also consist of Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes (AgD), which is
predominantly concentrated in a limited area within the site's eastern extremities. Furthermore,
based on preliminary findings deduced from geotechnical explorations conducted on the site,
subsurface soils are comprised of fill soils underlain by Vashon lodgement till. These identifiable
soil types are typically considered poor infiltration receptors.
Please refer to our submittal package and the copy of, "Subsurface Exploration, Geologic Hazard
and Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report," prepared by Associated Earth Sciences,
Kirkland, Washington, dated June 2018, for a detailed discussion of these issues.
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d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,
describe.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no surface indications of unstable soils and/or
a history of soil instability manifesting itself, either onsite or in the immediate vicinity. Current
plans call for construction of the new facility in the same general location as the existing building;
effectively distancing itself from the designated EHA area. Required buffer reductions will be
addressed during review of final construction plans, if needed.
e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of
any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Preliminary civil engineering plans project grading activity may result in extensive quantities ( CY
/ cubic yards) of cut and fill; current estimates indicate 1,841 CY cut and 18,592 CY of fill. All
existing fill beneath proposed foundations may need to be removed and replaced with structural
fill (16,751 CY) or controlled density fill; extending laterally by a distance equal to the depth of
overexcavation. Precise amounts of cubic yards cut and the amount and source of fill will be
determined later; the Applicant is committed to using approved sources of clean fill materials.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe
Temporary erosion is a possibility associated with construction activity. The Applicant's finalized
permit plans will include a temporary erosion and sedimentary control (TESC) plan; implemented
using the best management practices (BMPs) associated with erosion prevention and control.
The TESC system will be designed in accordance with the City of Federal Way erosion control
requirements, in addition to, the 2016 KCSW.DM and the Department of Ecology Construction
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). TESC facilities will include at a minimum:
stabilized construction entrance, silt fencing, catch basin inserts, interceptor swales, sediment
ponds or tanks, and other miscellaneous sediment control facilities.
The existing pavement will likely be used for stabilized construction access and staging until such
time as it needs to be removed for construction of the proposed improvements. Temporary
sediment settling tanks will be used for sediment control. The construction documents will
include the requirements for the contractor to manage the construction site in accordance with
BMPs. This will include marking the clearing limits; limiting the site area that is exposed and
stabilizing exposed areas with mulch or other approved measures; protecting slopes and
managing any water from construction dewatering.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project
construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Based on the preliminary civil engineering plans prepared for this submittal, approximately twelve
percent (12.1%) will be building coverage by the new Lake Grove Elementary School, with a total
of thirty-four percent (34%) of the site covered by impervious surfaces (asphalt paving, driveways,
sidewalks, walkways, etc.). With maximum lot coverage for structures established at seventy-five
percent (75%) under the FWRC, this project falls well below the maximum threshold. However,
these are preliminary estimates and subject to change as a result of permitting/plan review.
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h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if an
Specific measures to reduce/control erosion will be detailed on the TESC plan referred to in (f)
above; these measures will likely focus on erosion potential associated with construction activity.
Once the project is completed, the chances of significant erosion are virtually nil.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction,
operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities if known.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, the project will not produce any significant impacts and/or
result in emissions of particulates or noxious odors either during construction or future operations.
During construction minimal impacts may be realized as particulates (dust, dirt, etc.) are released
into the air on a limited basis. A reliable estimate of quantities cannot be formulated at this time.
b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,
generally describe.
None; Not Applicable. The only potential source lies in the emissions from vehicular traffic using
the adjacent rights -of -way.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
Controlled watering of the ground will reduce particulates emitted during construction; the use of
mufflers and spark arresters will help minimize vehicle emissions from construction equipment.
3. Water
a. Surface Water
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-
round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and
provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
The closest surface body of water is Steel Lake; located within '/z mile of the school, south of
South 304th Street. Lake Dolloff is located about % mile southwest of the school, on the east
side of Interstate 5. The site is located within the I ower CqeemRKw drainage basin, which
ultimately discharges to the Puget Sound. kOU 0 S C r ,-*
2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described
waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans.
No; Not Applicable.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from
surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate
the source of fill material.
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Under the Applicant's proposal, no filling or dredging of designated wetlands is associated
with this project.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general
description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
None; Not Applicable. Under the Applicant's proposal, no surface water withdrawals and/or
diversions are associated with this project; surface runoff will be controlled onsite.
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so, note location on the site plan.
The site is located in Zone X; an area with minimal flood hazard.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,
describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.
None; Not Applicable. Under the Applicant's proposal, no discharge of waste materials to
surface waters is associated with this proposal.
b. Ground Water
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from awe!! for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give
a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn
from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose,
and approximate quantities if known.
Under the Applicant's proposal, no groundwater will be withdrawn, nor is any discharge to
groundwater resulting from this project. Excavation related to construction may reveal the
existence of perched groundwater deposits in the substrate; requiring removal through a
dewatering process (often requiring a separate permit).
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other
sources, if any (for example: domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following
chemicals; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such
systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or
humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
Under the Applicant's proposal, no discharge of waste materials to ground waters is
associated with this construction project.
c. Water Runoff (including stormwater)
1) Describe the source of runoff (including stormwater) and method of collection and disposal,
if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into
other waters? If so, describe
The site is located within the Lower Puget Sound drainage basin, which ultimately discharges
to the Puget Sound. Paved impervious surfaces are the only potential source of stormwater
runoff; runoff will be collected through the onsite stormwater system and conveyed to the
designated point of discharge. Stormwater runoff in the existing condition is collected in
catch basins on site and conveyed to a catch basin in the southwest corner of the project
site. From there, stormwater flows south and then west to ultimately discharge into Puget
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Sound. The proposed stormwater strategy and design will not alter the existing downstream
drainage patterns or path from the site. Please refer to the civil engineering plans included
with this submittal for more detailed information on collection, conveyance and discharge.
The site is located within the five- and 10-year wellhead capture zone, which is designated as
a critical aquifer recharge area under the provisions of the Growth Management Act (Chapter
36.70A RCW). Per FWRC 19.'05.490, FWPS will be required to submit a hazardous materials
inventory with building and construction permitting. In addition, with a proposed landscaped
area in excess of 10,000 square feet, FWPS will need to prepare an operations and
maintenance manual using best management practices (BMPs), per FWRC 19.145.510. The
site is also within the Tacoma Smelter Plume detect area and FWPS is required to obtain soil
analysis conducted by an independent consultant to detect and quantify the presence of
historic arsenic and/or lead contamination.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
Under the Applicant's proposal, the project has been designed to eliminate and/or limit any
potential for groundwater contamination. While excessive amounts are highly unlikely, there
is a possibility for surface runoff conveying unspent hydrocarbons and/or other surface
contaminants from paved surfaces onsite into groundwater.
3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If
so, generally describe.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, drainage patterns for other properties in the vicinity
will not be affected by this proposal. The Applicant's preliminary drainage plan demonstrates
specific improvements designed to monitor drainage patterns and control runoff.
Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground and runoff water, and drainage
impacts, if any.
The stormwater design will be developed in compliance with the 2016 King County Stormwater
Design Manual (KCSWDM) as adopted by the City of Federal Way, as well as the City's Addendum
to the 2016 KCSWDM dated January 8, 2017.
The site is located within the Lower Puget Sound drainage basin, which ultimately discharges to
the Puget Sound. Stormwater runoff in the existing condition is collected in catch basins on site
and conveyed to a catch basin in the southwest corner of the project site. From there, stormwater
flows south and then west to ultimately discharge into Puget Sound. In the developed condition,
this downstream course will not be altered.
Since the existing impervious surface coverage for the site is 35.75%, the project meets the 35%
threshold requirement to classify as a "redevelopment." Additionally, water quality treatment is
required for all pollution generating impervious surfaces, and the project must also comply with
jurisdictional flow control requirements. Soil conditions in the site area are not conducive to
infiltration, eliminating options to use bioretention facilities or permeable pavement to mitigate
stormwater runoff from the site. Since on -site infiltration is infeasible, the stormwater
management strategy for water quality treatment and flow control will encompass the use of large
sand filter systems and detention facilities.
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The site resides within a City designated Enhanced Basic Water Quality Treatment area. In order
to meet this level of required treatment, sand filter facilities are proposed for various areas of the
site to treat runoff from target pollution generating impervious surfaces such as the parking lots,
drive aisles, service areas, and synthetic turf playfield.
The site is also located within a designated Flood Problem Flow Control Area. To address this
level of required flow control, a detention facility (26,000 CF) is currently proposed to be located
under the westernmost parking lot area. A second detention vault (18,000 CF) is proposed under
the open lawn area located adjacent to the south of the school facility. Stormwater mitigation
strategies for detention in the playfields (sand filters) include utilizing the sub -grade beneath the
fields as detention, with a connection to a flow control structure. The estimated detention volume
for this system is 17,000 CF. FWPS will be reviewing options for stormwater water quality and
flow control as part of the permitting/plan review process.
Please refer to the preliminary drainage plan prepared as part of the design package as a means of
identifying the Applicant's proposal to addressicontrol surface water runoff.
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a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site:
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[ X ] Deciduous tr a! a en, other
[ X ] Evergreen tre fir, ce ar, pine other
[ X ] Shrubs
[ X ] Grass
[ ] Pasture
[ ] Crop or grain
[ ] Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops.
[ ] Wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
[ ] Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
[ ] Other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
A west -facing slope ranging in height from 20-feet to 30-feet separates the lower portion of the
site (school building) from the upper portion (playfields). The slope is naturally vegetated with
mature evergreen trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and grass areas; likely originated during original
grading and leveling of the building pad and field areas. Pending further plan review, the new
structures will be built close to existing grades, where possible, without the need for deep
excavations and/or thick structural fill.
Under the Applicant's proposal, and given the nature of the project, a number of trees and shrubs
may be removed to accommodate the project design. Specific details on species, size and location
of trees and shrubbery slated for removal will be detailed on preliminary demolition and landscape
plans - to be finalized at a later date. Where possible, existing trees and shrubs may be incorporated
into the proposed plan.
Figure 7 - Proposed Landscaping Plan - Lake Grove Elementary School
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c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no known threatened or endangered species
onsite or in the immediate vicinity.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance
vegetation on the site, if any:
The Applicant's plans for landscaping onsite will feature trees and shrubs native to the Pacific
Northwest — including a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees and drought -tolerant plants
where appropriate. Please refer to the preliminary landscape plans for a schedule of proposed
plantings.
e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no noxious weeds and/or invasive species on
or near the site.
5. Animals
a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known
to be on or near the site. Examples include:
[ X Birds: I awks, eagles, heron, other:
[ j ials: Deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
[ ] Fish: Bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no threatened or endangered species known
to be on or near the site on a regular basis.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The project site is located within the Pacific Flyway; well -documented as a migratory route for
numerous species of birds and waterfowl.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
None; Not Applicable.
e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no invasive animal species known to be on or
near the project site.
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a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar, wind) will be used to meet
the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, cooling,
manufacturing, storage, etc.
Under the Applicant's proposal, either or both electric and/or gas energy will serve to meet the
project's anticipated needs.
b. Would the project affect potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally
describe the degree of impact.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, this project would not interfere with the potential use of
solar energy by adjacent properties.
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans for this project? List other
proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any:
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, energy conservation features will be incorporated into
the project's design and will be detailed during the permitting phase of the project— including the
submittal of required energy worksheets.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire
and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so,
describe.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, no projected environmental health hazards are or will be
associated with this proposal. The risk of fire is not expected to exceed that associated with other
similar educational facilities; in fact current design standards will almost certainly provide a major
upgrade over existing levels of protection in terms of fire prevention.
1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there is no known contamination onsite, nor is there
any reason to anticipate contamination exists from present and/or past educational uses.
The site is located within the Tacoma Smelter Plume detect area and FWPS is required to
obtain soil analysis to detect the presence of historic arsenic and/or lead contamination;
FWPS has commissioned the appropriate analysis which will be included with this submittal.
The site is also located within the five- and 10-year wellhead capture zone; designated as a
critical aquifer recharge area under the provisions of the Growth Management Act (Chapter
36.70A RCW). Per FWRC 19.45.490, FWPS will be required to submit a hazardous materials
inventory with building and construction permitting.
In addition, with a proposed landscaped area in excess of 10,000 square feet, FWPS will need
to prepare an operations and maintenance manual using best management practices (BMPs),
per FWRC 19.145.510.
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The presence of asbestos within existing structures will be evaluated with an asbestos survey
conducted by qualified professionals; required mitigation will be provided in terms of removal
from the site. Evidence of the study and findings will be provided to Federal Way as part of
the demolition permit process and the required Notice of Demolition will be filed with PSCAA,
demonstrating compliance with their requirements as well.
2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development
and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines
t located within the project area and in the vicinity.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no hazardous chemicals or conditions —
including transmission pipelines - present onsite or in the immediate vicinity which could affect
project development and/or design.
3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during
the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the
project.
Under the Applicant's proposal, aside from materials used during the educational process, no
toxic or hazardous chemicals will be routinely stored, used and/or produced during the
project's construction and/or during routine operations as an educational facility.
With the site located within the five- and 10-year wellhead capture zone; designated as a
critical aquifer recharge area under the provisions of the Growth Management Act (Chapter
36.70A RCW), per FWRC 19.45.490, FWPS will be required to submit a hazardous materials
inventory with building and construction permitting.
4) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, special emergency services will not be required by
this project on a regular basis; either during construction or as a matter of routine operation.
5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:
With no environmental health hazards and/or projected impacts identified at this stage of the
development process, excluding possible asbestos mitigation, and pending evidence to the
contrary, no mitigation measures are required or proposed.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic,
equipment, operation, other)?
Minimal noise impacts may originate from school -related traffic on the adjacent public and/or
private rights -of -way; the Applicant does not anticipate any adverse impacts affecting the
project. Traffic on public rights -of -way are exempt from FWRC noise regulations. The north
facade of the school will be located further from SW 308th Street traffic under the current plan;
resulting in less traffic noise for scholars and staff.
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Various occupant -related noises - such as playground noise, building operations noise and
safety equipment noise - will remain a factor for neighboring properties, but the Applicant
expects volumes and/or frequency to replicate historical patterns. Playground noise during
daytime hours is exempt from FWRC noise regulations.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a
short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)?
Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
Short-term increases in noise levels will result from normal construction activity. The Applicant
projects decibel levels associated with this activity will range between 57-89 DBA and be limited
to those hours where construction activity is permitted under Federal Way code. Construction pay
noise is typically mitigated through the use of noise attenuation devices installed on heavy �8\
equipment.
On a long-term, regular basis, the only exception to typical right-of-way traffic noise will be
related to any concentration of school bus traffic associated with the educational use.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
With no exceptional long-term impacts identified at this stage of the development process, and
pending evidence to the contrary, no mitigation measures are required or proposed. Significant
changes are not expected from the new campus beyond what is currently experienced.
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land
uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe.
The current use of the site as an educational facility over a number of years has ingratiated the w �..., co �-
use into the character of the adjacent residential neighborhood. After the construction activity is
completed, the new facility will continue and embellish upon the traditional role of a neighborhood
school and continue the District's participation in the growth of Federal Way as a community.
b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe.
How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to
other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how
many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or non -forest use?
The site has not been used as either working farmland or forest lands in recent memory. As such,
given the intent to maintain an educational use, the Applicant's proposal will obviously not remove
any agricultural or forest land of commercial significance from Federal Way's inventory of land
resources.
1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal
business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides,
tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
None; Not Applicable.
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c. Describe any structures on the site.
The site is currently occupied by an educational facility of approximately 51,238 SF including
related accessory structures and site improvements. The existing conditions plan provided with
this submittal will indicate specific locations of structures, facilities and site improvements.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
v,G Under the Applicant's proposal, all structures currently existing onsite will be demolished; please
refer to the attached demolition logistics plan for additional information.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
The site is currently zoned as IRS 7.2 under the provisions of Federal Way's Zoning Code.
(FWRC 19.200.090)
CLASSIFICATION REQUIRED PROPOSED
SETBACKS 1
FRONT (NORTH) 50, 113'-1"
SIDE (EAST) 50' 22T-7'
SIDE (WEST) 50'
REAR (SOUTH) 50'
MAX BUILDING HEIGHT: 56 FOR GYMS 30'-1"
VERTICAL DISTANCE FROM AVERAGE
BUILDING ELEVATION TO MID POINT 30' FOR ALL OTHER 30'-1'
BETWEEN EAVE & RIDGE OF HIGHEST STRUCTURES
PRINCIPAL SLOPED ROOF
MAX LOT COVERAGE BY 75% MAX 12.1 %
STRUCTURES 7'
REQUIRED PARKING EXISTING PROPOSED
1 PER EMPLOYEE 43 90
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
The site is designated for Single -Family I High Density land use under the provisions of the
Federal Way Comprehensive Plan.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site?
None; Not Applicable.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
Based on City of Federal Way critical areas mapping, there are no critical areas designated on, or
in close proximity to the site. Pending further plan review, slopes located onsite may potentially
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be eligible for designation as Erosiu#aaard.Areas (EHA); primarily located along the east, south
and west perimeters, areas associated with the mature tree buffer. -t C CF,( / Y
i. Approximately how many people would reside orwork in the completed project?
There is no residential component associated with this project; when completed, the project is
estimated to employ under 100 employees as either administrative staff, teachers and/or related
professionals.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
Lacking any residential component, there is no displacement associated; --with ;the Applicant's
proposal; as part of project design, the District is formulating �p rary facilitie for the student
population. --
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
The Applicant is the current owner of the subject property. With no residential component, and
thus no displacement, no mitigation is required.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing an&projected land uses
and plans, if any:
The very nature of the Applicant's proposal — demolishing an antiquated educational facility in
order to construct a new, modern replacement facility on the same site in approximately the same
location — is conducive to ensure compatibility with existing and projected land uses under any
comprehensive or neighborhood plan.
m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term
commercial significance, if any:
None; Not Applicable.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or
low-income housing.
None; Not Applicable. Under the Applicant's proposal, there is no residential component.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high-, middle-,
or low-income housing.
None; Not Applicable. Under the Applicant's proposal, there is no residential component.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
With no impacts identified at this stage of the development process, and pending evidence to the
contrary, no mitigation measures are required or proposed.
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10. Aesthetics
Federal Way Pubtic Schools
Educational Service Center (ESC)
33330 821 Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the
principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The Applicant's current proposal calls for a building height of approximately thirty (30) feet at the
structure's highest point. The detailed preliminary architectural plans submitted with this
application provide a visual and tabular schedule of building materials proposed for use on this
facility.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
None; Not Applicable.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any:
The project is subject to an Administrative Design Review conducted by the City of Federal Way as
part of their Process III/Project Approval process. Under FWRC Chapter 19.115, the project must
present overall design continuity through the use of similar elements throughout the project, such
as architectural style and features, materials, colors and textures. Building and site design for all
institutional uses are guided by FWRC 19.115.100.
With no impacts identified at this stage of the development process, and pending design review
and/or evidence to the contrary, no mitigation measures are required or proposed.
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11. Light and Glare
Federal Way Public Schools
Educational Service Center (ESC)
33330 P Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
The Applicant's proposal is not projected to produce any light or glare resulting in spillover onto
adjacent properties as currently designed. Exterior lighting fixtures would be required for public
safety and onsite security for students, employees and visitors.
The Applicant will be providing a site lighting plan/photometric analysis during the building permit
process which will document the potential effect of the project's use of focused, shielded exterior
lighting fixtures to eliminate glare and/or spillover.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, as designed, spillover or glare will not result from this
project; therefore not creating a safety hazard and/or interfering with any views.
c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
The only sources likely to be inflicted on the site would come from vehicle headlights on adjacent
rights -of -way; an occurrence which could be at least partially addressed through onsite perimeter
landscaping.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
With no impacts identified at this stage of the development process, and pending evidence to the
contrary, no mitigation measures are required or proposed — aside from the Applicant's commitment
to a site lighting plan/photometric analysis and the use of shielded fixtures, as discussed above
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no designated or informal recreational
opportunities in the immediate vicinity — aside from playgrounds associated with the existing
educational facility.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
None; Not Applicable. The Applicant's proposal for a replacement educational facility will
eventually include playgrounds and/or exterior recreational facilities to replace those facilities
which will be demolished to facilitate the new construction.
Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation
opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any:
With no long-term impacts on recreational opportunities identified at this stage of the project, and
pending evidence to the contrary, no mitigation measures are required or proposed.
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13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
Federal Way Public Schools
Educational Service Center (ESC)
33330 8s' Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years
old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so,
specifically describe.
The existing Lake Grove Elementary School building was built in 1965; over fifty-three (53) years
ago. However, to the best of the Applicant's knowledge, none of the buildings, structures and/or
sites located onsite and/or in the immediate vicinity have been catalogued or are considered to
be architectural, cultural or historic resources.
As part of an ongoing commitment to the community, FWPS recognizes the importance of cultural
preservation and the District's role in dedicating and preserving space for community use.
b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation?
This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts,
or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies
conducted at the site to identify such resources.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, there are no landmarks, features and/or other evidence
of Native American or historic use or occupation onsite or in the immediate vicinity. No material
evidence, artifacts or areas of cultural importance have been identified.
Given the lack of known resources or demonstrated potential for discovery, the Applicant has not
retained a professional assessment of the site. If any unanticipated discoveries are made during
construction, the Applicant will halt construction and consult trained professionals regarding the
identification of such materials and consult with them on methodology and protocols to proceed
with construction.
c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources
on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of
archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, given the lack of evidence regarding known cultural
and/or historic resources onsite or in the immediate vicinity, and the limited potential for future
discoveries, additional research was deemed unnecessary
d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance
to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required.
With no identified cultural or historic resources having been identified, aside from a commitment
involving unanticipated discoveries and having protocols in place should any be uncovered, no
additional measures have been implemented, nor are any proposed.
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14. Transportation
Federal Way Public Schools
Educational Service Center (ESQ
33330 W4 Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Vehicular and pedestrian access to the site primarily originates from SW 3081h Street, a two-lane
east -west roadway; using access drives provided onsite. North -south streets in the immediate
vicinity include 1st Avenue South, to the east, and 81h Avenue SW, to the west. Additional two-
lane east -west roadways in the vicinity include SW 304th Street, S 305th Street and SW 3121h Street;
however none of these streets provide direct access to the Lake Grove site. 23rd Avenue South
is a two-lane minor collector. Several two-lane unchannelized north -south roadways provide
direct access to the school from SW 3041h Street and S 305th Street —1st Place SW, 2^d Avenue SW,
3rd Avenue SW and 4th Avenue SW.
b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally
describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, the site is not directly accessible to public transit users.
The closest public transit stops are located on SW 3081h Street approximately % mile from the site.
c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non -project proposal
have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate?
The Lake Grove campus currently provides forty-two (42) parking spaces; the Applicant's
proposal is to increase parking by adding thirty-six (36) spaces, for a total of seventy-eight (78)
spaces. The new buildings will be located to serve as a buffer between the vehicular access to
the sites and the play areas. The automobile drive for parent and visitor traffic at Lake Grove J
Elementary School is located off SW 308th Street at the northwest corner of the site aligned with
4th Avenue SW. This drop-off loop is developed to accommodate a long on -site queuing area.
The bus and service drive is also off SW 308th Street utilizing the existing curb cut between 3rd
Avenue SW and 2nd Avenue SW. of
C.
Parking is distributed between a west lot, serving visitors and community users, and a north lot
which will be used primarily by staff. Building service access and the service yard is located off
the bus loop. Fire lane access to the rear of the school uses the parent drop-off loop, passing
around the southwest corner of the new school building; a fire truck hammerhead turnaround is
incorporated into the hard surface play area south of the gym and multi -purpose spaces.
The proposed "L" shaped building, like the existing Lake Grove building form, works well to
define and contain the south facing play area, situating the play area between two walls of the
school, the wooded sloped to the east and the woods to the south. A new accessible route
connecting the lower school and play area with the upper playfield is a priority for the school
community to increase the use of this site resource. The playfield is proposed to be upgraded to
be a synthetic turf field.
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d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian,
bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe
(indicate whether public or private).
Under the Applicant's proposal, a preliminary traffic impact analysis was commissioned to assess
existing conditions. Prepared by Transportation Engineering North West (TENW), Seattle WA,
dated July 3, 2018, this study is included with this submittal. This report evaluated each school
site for levels of service (LOS) relative to Federal Way standards at intersections, sight distance
conditions at driveways and recommendations based on existing site layouts, driveways and
parking areas.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, and pending further permittinglplan review, no added
streets or major improvements to public rights -of -way will be required. The TENW study indicates
all intersections serving Lake Grove were operating at LOS C or better (most at LOS A or LOS B);
the current standard for Federal Way is LOS D. The report did take note of two conditions which
will be addressed with construction of the new facility; the lack of crossing guards during AM -
peak pick-up/drop-off and existing driveways failure to generally meet AASHTO sight distance
requirements. Please refer to the study for a detailed discussion of TENW's recommendations.
To the best of the Applicant's knowledge, and pending further permitting/plan review, no added
streets or public right-of-way will be required. The existing frontage on SW 308th St is a Minor
Collector per City of Federal Way, Comprehensive Plan, Map III-3, "Functional Classification of
Existing and Planned Streets." Per Map III-4, "Cross Section Application by Street", SW 308th St
is classified as section S. Per Appendix III -A, section S requires a 60-foot ROW (30' half), 10'
drive lane, 8' parking lane, 4' planter strip and 5' sidewalk.
Proposed frontage improvements will include standard elements consisting of drive lane, parking
lane, planter strip and sidewalk. To meet ADA requirements, ADA ramps will be provided at the
curbs for intersections as needed. No right-of-way dedication is proposed, but half -street
improvements will be required. In front of the playfield, the curb line will be close to the existing
extruded curb. Construction will either repair or replace existing site improvements such as curb,
gutter and sidewalk as required by code, and upgrade perimeter landscape to full compliance with
code.
Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
No; Not Applicable.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If
known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be
trucks (such as commercial and non -passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models
were used to make these estimates?
Under the Applicant's proposal, the TENW study provides an inventory of existing roadway
conditions, traffic study intersections, existing daily and peak hour traffic volumes and
intersection levels of service. Given the structured schedule — arrivals (AM Peak) and dismissals
(PM Peak) - associated with educational activity, the Applicant feels existing traffic patterns and
volumes will generally remain consistent with data associated with the existing facility. Changes
in enrollment for the new facility, along with related staff increases, may affect traffic/trip-related
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data in the future. A complete transportation impact analysis of the proposed Lake Grove facility
will be prepared in conjunction with Federal Way's Process III/Project Approval review. For an
enhanced understanding of current LOS conditions, please refer to the data in the AM/PM
Intersection Levels of Service tables below.
Table 2
2018 ExIsfins AM Peak Intersection Levels
of Service
Study Intersection
LOS
Del reel
V/C Ratio
Jnuandhred Jruersection5
#1-SW.3081hSt181"Ave SW
AWS
A
7.4
0.23
#2 - SW 3081h St / 411- Ave SW / West Dr
EB Leff
-
WB Left
A
1,9
0.01
NB
A
10.0
0.05
S8
B
10.2
0.02
43 - SW 3M11, St / West Driveway - 2
WB Left
A
1.7
0.01
NB
44 - SW 30811, St / 31' Ave SW / Center Dr
WB Left
A
3.7
0.05
NB
B
10.2
0.07
SB
B
11.5
0.02
#5 - SW 30811 St / East Driveway
NB
A
9,2
0,08
#6 - SW 3D81h St / 111 Ave S
EB I
B
11.5
0.14
WB
C
17.3
0.10
NB Left
A
7.9
0.05
SB Left
A
0.2
0.00
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lion Resca•rh
Bc-ard 2010
Table 3
2018 Existing PM Peak Intersection Levels_ of Service
5fudv-InfermcS;n
LOS
Delay sac
VIC Ratio
Unsianolized In-larsecfiarss
#1-SW30811,St/811Ave SW
AWS
A
7.2
0,14
#2 - SW 308'h St / 4- Ave SW / West Dr
EB Left
A
0.5
0.00
VJB Left
A
0.3
0.00
NB
B
14.2
0.11
SB
B
13.8
0.06
ii3 - SW 30811, St / Wesl Driveway - 2
WB Left
A
1.4
0.01
NB
B
10.8
0.01
#4 - SW 308- St 131" Ave SW / Center Dr
EB Left
A
1.0
0,01
WB Left I
A
2.6
0.03
NB II
B
13.1
0.05
SB
B
12.5
0.03
# 5 - SW 30811' St / East Driveway
NB p
B
10.4
0.10
#6 - SW 31381h St / 111 Ave S
EB
B
13.2
0,15
WB
C
22.4
0.15
NB Left
A
8.2
0.04
SB Leff
A
0.2
0.01
Source: ' Highway Capocity Manual". Special Report 209. Transpor'oVon Research B c-ord 2010
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33330 8t 1 Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
(253)945-2000
The existing gross floor area built at the Lake Grove Elementary School comprises approximately
51,238 square -feet (including the main building and portable structures) and serves
approximately 450 students. The proposed gross floor area of the new school is approximately
60,322 square -feet with a student capacity to serve up to 600 students.
Per published trip generation rates within the Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition, 2017, Institute
of Transportation Engineers (ITE), for Land Use Code 520 - Elementary School, there is no
correlative basis to derive estimated changes in vehicle trip generation based on changes in floor
area, but better evidence of correlation on daily trips and significantly higher number of studies
based on student population. Based on TENW's extensive experience in reviewing K-12, private
schools, and numerous community colleges throughout the Pacific Northwest, the best
correlative predictor of increase traffic demand is student enrollment at school institutions.
As such, based on the net increase of approximately 150 students, the net increase in vehicle
trips on a daily basis is estimated at 283 daily trips, with approximately 100 new trips generated
during peak arrival periods, 50 new trips generated during peak dismissal periods, and 26 new
vehicle trips during the p.m. peak hour of adjacent street traffic (i.e., the worse -case scenario).
The Traffic Impact Analysis will review peak arrivalldismissal periods at existing/proposed site
driveways during peak arrivalldismissal periods and other vicinity study intersections that serve
the school vicinity during the p.m. peak periods of adjacent street traffic considering this
increased trip generation in addition to existing site trip generation.
g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest
products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe.
No; Not Applicable.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:
With no impacts identified at this stage of the development process, and pending evidence to the
contrary, aside from required frontage improvements, no mitigation measures are required or
proposed.
Should increases in student enrollment related to expanded capacity be realized, traffic impact
fees may be assessed for each new PM peak -hour trip ($2.00) generated in accordance with
current Federal Way code. However the Applicant cautions that as an educational facility with
variable enrollment and staffing, traditional trip generation models may not accurately reflect the
actual impacts associated with the new elementary school.
15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection,
police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe.
Given the nature of the Applicant's proposal — replacing an outdated educational facility with a
modern, updated facility — the Applicant does not project any increase in the demand for public
services — either during demolition, construction or future operations.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
With no impacts identified at this stage of the development process, and pending evidence to the
contrary, no mitigation measures are required or proposed.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site:
electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewej)septic system,
All required utilities are currently available at the site; including, but not limited to, electricity,
natural gas, water and sewer service, refuse and recycling service, telephone, cable television
and other communication services.
Lakehaven Water and Sewer District will be providing Certificates of Availability for both water
and sewer later in the review/permitting process. Negotiations regarding the extent of specific
system improvements needed to provide adequate capacity are ongoing and will be concluded
via a Developer Extension Agreement executed between FWPS and Lakehaven.
The site currently receives sewer service from a single connection point (SSCP 5183); wastewater
is conveyed for sewage treatment via the use of a grinder pump. The onsite portion of proposed
sewer improvements will see a new line extending through the parking field; connecting to the
new school building.
Preliminary analysis on the adequacy of existing water lines/service indicate two current points
of service connection; one for domestic water and a second for irrigation purposes. To meet the
fire flow required by South King Fire and Rescue (2,750 GPM) indicates replacement of an existing
6-inch main in South 3081h Street with a 12-inch water main, at minimum, from 1st Avenue South,
westward to 4th Avenue South. An additional 12-inch main may be required onsite as well.
Pending further permitting/plan review analysis and the installation of proposed improvements
onsite to facilitate new connections and to remove existing infrastructure, capacity of all public
and franchise utilities is presumed to be adequate.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the
general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
Please refer to the civil engineering plans provided with this submittal — particularly the cover
sheet where utilities and contacts are typically itemized, and the preliminary utility plans (water,
sewer and stormwater) for specific details on proposed utility connections and the extent of
necessary public improvements.
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C. SIGNATURE
Federal Way Public Schools
Educational Service Center (ESC)
33330 8e' Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
(2531 945-2000
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead
agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:
Name of Signee: Robert McNeill
Position and Agency/Organization: Senior Planner, Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Date Submitted: September 25, 2018
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State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Federal Way Public Schools is improving school facilities throughout the district, thanks to voter
approval of the phase two bond in November 2017.
As part of the design process for each school, we complete an environmental review under the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The public is invited to participate in this process by reviewing
project materials and providing comments on the proposal. The documents are available as .pdfs
below and hard copies will be available at the district's Educational Service Center. Comments must
be received prior to the deadline listed for each school.
After the comment period, all comments will be reviewed, then a formal environmental
determination for the project will be issued and made available.
For more information and/or to submit comments, please contact the Support Services Center at
253-945-5930. Comments may also be submitted via email at the email address provided for each
school below.
Lake Grove Elementary School
Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on October 23, 2018. Please submit email comments for this
project to MLW-SEPA@fwps.org.
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Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on October 23, 2018. Please submit email comments for this
project to MLW-SEPA@fwps.org.
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www.federalwaymirror.com e deral Way Mirror Friday, September 28, 2018 15
LEGAL NOTICES
appeal for Ihis type o1 land use decision.
Responsible Official: Michael $enzlen Title: Execu-
tive Director at Maintenance and Operations Mail-
ing Address: Federal Way Public Schools, Educe-
tionai Service Center. 33330 Sib Avenue South,
Federal Way WA 98003 Dale of publicalkan in the
Federal Way Mirror: Friday. September 28. 2018
Date of publication in the Seattle Daily Journal of
Commerce: Monday. October 1. 2016.
027496
LEGAL NOTICE
notice of Applicallon/Consuliation & Request Tor
Public Comments on SEPA Review far Mirror Lake
Elementary School Replacement Pralecl, No.
FWPSopI8-MIR
Project Proponent and SEPA Lead Agency: Federal
Way Public Schools, Capital Projects and Mainte-
nance & Oporemans 0Fpartnremis
Description of Proposal: The purpose of this pro -
loci is to replace. an existing elementary school for
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) as part of a
recent hand measure passed by voters In NOWEm•
ber 2017. Mirror Lake Elementary School is locat-
ed on the existing &.34-acre site at 625 South
314th Street. Federal Way, Washington, 984103.
The exisling school was built in 1967 with Various
additions and modernizations over the years, with
the Iasi remodeling completed in 1991. The exist-
ina facility occupies The northern portion at the
site, extending east to weal, and Is comprised of a
single -story building with classrooms arranged
along a double loaded Corridor; four portable
classrooms are also located onsite. Hollows oc-
cupy the southam portion of the silo.
The project will include the demolition Of the exisl-
Ing facility and construcllon of a new 2-story ele-
mentary school campus to maximize she area and
increase efficiency. Frontage improvements will be
limited to the south side of South 300111 Strael;
proposed Improvements will Include standard ele-
ments encompassing a driving lane, parking Jane,
Planter Strip and sidewalk in accordance with Fed-
eral Way requirements. To meet ADA Compliance
requirements, ADA ramps Oil be provided at the
curbs Ior both main driveway access palms.
The new facility Will be approximately 62,550
square feet with thirty early learning, primary and
intermediate teaching stations and will include the
construction at now playfiaids, paved parking and
access drives, pedestrian pathways, land=Ping.
exterior Ilghting and other site Improvements out-
lined In preliminary plans prepared in support of
this application. The project Will be phased, whh
construction of the new school Occurring onsile;
the existing school will remain In operation while
the new school is complelad. After completion of
the new school. The new sahool will be demolished
and remaining improvements will be completed.
Design of the facility promotes a safe and welcom-
ing environmenl, a clearly articulated building and
site arganaalion which IS easy to navigate, provid-
ing a design of the site and indoor areas intended
to support use by the communlly, using durable
and easily maintainable matorlals to create a
flexible instructional space capable of evolving to
meat lulure demand. Vehicular and pedestrian ac-
cess to the silo would primarily Originate from ad-
jacent rights-of•way — South 314th Street, South
315th Street, 61h Avenue South and 7th Avenue
South; using access drives provided onsite. The
"L" shapad building traing developed for Lake
Grove and Wildwood Is modified a1 Mirror Lake by
totaling the music, cafeteria, and gym volume 90-
degrees to fit the new building on The site while
holding It away from the existing school, which Is
to remain in operation during construction. The
north -south Ira of The "L" is oriented along the
west properly line to serve as a buffer and edge to
61h Ave South. The shape of the building works
well to define and contain the south lacing play
area. The playfiold is proposed to be upgraded to
be a synthetic turf hold.
Project grading activity may result in extensive
quantities (CYlcubic yards) of out and I111! current
estimates indicate 22400 CY cut and 2.&N CY al
fill. All existing fill beneath proposed foundations
w€B need to be removed and replaced with slrUrIu-
ral fill or controlled density Itil; extending laterally
by a distance equal to the depth of overaxdavation.
The amount of cubic yards cut and the amount and
source al. Fiti will be finallzed with construction
plans: only approved sources of clean fill materials
will be used. Temporary orosion is a possibility as-
socialed with donstrudlOn activity; $'flat permit
plans will include a temporary erosion and sedi-
mentary cnmre) (TESL) plan; implemented using
the best management practides (BMPS) associated
with erosion prevention and control.
Water quality treatment is required for pollution
generating Impervious surfaces, and the project
Will be required to comply with jurisdicllonal Flow
control requirements. Sol cundhions In the she
area are not
conducive to Infiltration, eliminating options to use
hiorstenlion lacililias or permeable pavement 10
mitigate sFormwater runoff. Since on-slte inli tra-
lion Is inleaslble, the dormwater management
strategy for water quality treatment and How con-
trol will encompass the use at large sand filter sys-
tems and detention facilities. The she resides with-
in a designated Enhanced Basic Water Ouality
Treatment area. In order to meet this level of to-
quuad treatment. Ihres (3) sand fitter facilities are
proposed for various areas of the site to treat run -
all from target pollution generating impervious
Surfaces such as the parking lots, drive aisles, set•
vice areas, and synthetic lud play fold. The site Es
also located within a designaled Consarvalton Flow
Control Area. To address this level of required flow
Control, detention facilities are currently proposed
fur the site.
Location: The site Is located at 625 South 3141h
Street, Federal Way, Washinglon, 98003. The }ling
County Tax Parcel Number is 082104.9035 and Is
located In the SE quarter at Section 04, Township
21 N, Range 4 E.
Acting as the SEPA lead agency, FWPS ON issue a
final Threshold determination regarding the propo-
sal following the 21-day public comment period.
The Mirror Lake proposal includes mitigation
measures and is unlikely to have arty probable sig-
nilicant adverse impact on the anvironwrit; there-
fore, an E1lviranmanlal Impact Statement may not
be required under RCW 43.21C 030(2)(C). City 01
Federal Way staff will perform intake for plan re-
view of the land use and construction permits re•
quired Tor the proposal. In making a Final Thrash -
aid Determination, the Responsible Official will re-
view the completed environmental checklist and
other emdronmental information on file wilh FWPS
and the City of Federal Way.
During the 21-day public comment period, the ofli-
dal proott Tile car;Wning the SEPA checklist and
related plans and documents Is available for public
review during normal business hours al the follow-
Ing locations
• FWPS Website www.fwp5.M1SEPA
• FWPS Educational Service Center 33230 Sib Ave-
nue South, Federal Way. WA 9S003.
(253) 945-2000
FWPS Support Service Center 1211 S 332nd
Street, Federal Way. WA 98003. (253) M-5930
(FWPS Record Oapmllory)
• Federal Way 3201h Public Library 849 South
3201h Street, Federal Way, WA (253) B$M257 ...
Opem 10:00 AM. Munday-Saturday
Public and Agency Comments: The lead agency Is
issulnq a Notice of Application/Cunsultalion & Re-
quest for Public Comments 1 Notice of Proposed
Determination of Non-SigniHt;ance (DNS) for a
21-day comment period. October 1, 2016 through
5:00 PM. October 23. 2018, In accordance with
procedures set forth in the FWPS Adminkslrative
Policies and Procedures, "State Eovironmonlal
Policy Act Compliance: 6890." and the Federal Way
Revised Code, The Threshold Determination will be
based on the public record including comments
from property owners receiving mailed notice with -
In 1,00D feel of the property members of the pub-
lic or public agencies at tribe comments received
by 5:00 PIN, October 23. 2018 (via US Mail, hand
delivery or email) at address below. Please rater
questions to: Ray Velik, Capital Projects Manager,
;253) 945-5930, or rvefiketwps.org.
Appeal Procedure. The issuance of a Threshold Oe-
termination Is subject to review under the Wasn-
inglon State Environmental Policy Art (SEPA).
Should a petitioner Wish to appeal safd Delarmina-
van, the process and liming of the. judIdal appeal
procedure detailed In Revised Code of Wa8hinglon
(ROW) 38.07DC.040 shall he fellowOd: immediately
within the appeal period provided under statute.
Appeal proceedings for review under this Chapter
will require filing a land use petition In Superior
Court There is no separate adminislralhre SEP
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Application/COnsuktalion & Request To
A
te
Federal Way Public Schools
FEDERAL V1IAY Educational Service tenter (ES�C)
33330 801 Avenue South
11 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Federal Way WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
NOTICE OF CONSULTATION
SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Project Name: Lake Grove Elementary School Replacement
Proposal: Demolish existing 51,238 SF building and replace with new 62,000 SF elementary school and related site improvements.
Applicant: Federal Way Public Schools, Educational Service Center,
33330 81h Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Project Location: 303 SW 3081h Street, Federal Way WA 98023
APN: 072104-9180
Date of Complete Application: September 27, 2018
Date Notice of Application: October 1, 2018
Public Comments Due: October 23, 2018
Date Notice of Decision Issued: November 7, 2018
Lead Agency: Federal Way Public Schools
Staff Contact: Ray Vefik, Capital Projects Manager
(253) 945-5930, rvefiK fwps.ory
r Lake Grove
+ Elementpry School
F,A, I R R 0 R LAKE
Requested Decision and Other Permits Included with this Application: The issuance of a Threshold Determination
pursuant to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) rules (WAC 197-11); additional use permits and construction permits will be
issued by the City of Federal Way, Washington, in conjunction with their review of construction plans and supporting
documentation pursuant to the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC).
Environmental Documents: SEPA Environmental Checklist, prepared by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. (09/25/18),
Geotechnical Engineering Report, prepared by Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. (6/6/2018), Critical Areas Analysis, prepared by
Environmental Service Associates (Pending),,Transportation Impact Analysis, prepared by Transportation Engineering NorthWest
(7/3/2018), Acoustical Analysis, prepared by-Stantec Consultants (09/20/18), Regulated Materials Analysis, prepared by PBS
Engineering & Environmental Services (Pending), Site Lighting/Photometric Analysis (Pending) and Arborist Report (Pending).
Development Regulations Used For Project Mitigation: FWRC Title 14, "Environmental Policy"; Title 16, "Surface Water
Management," and Title 19, "Zoning and Development Code."
Consistency with Applicable Plans and Regulations: 2016 King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM), with City
of Federal Way Addendum, the Federal Way Public Works Development Standards Manual, Federal Way Community Design
Guidelines and Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Development Standards.
Public Comment and Appeals: The official project file is available for public review at the FWPS Educational Service Center.
Any person may submit written comments for consideration by the �hearin�. �xami no later than October 23, 2018. Only the
applicant, persons who submit written comments, and/or persons who specifically request a copy of the original decision may
appeal the Final Notice of Decision. Any person may submit written comments and appear before the hearing examiner to give
verbal comments, at a public hearing, to be scheduled and advertised at a later date (if required).
Availability of File and Environmental Documents: The official project file containing the SEPA checklist and related plans and
documents is available for public review during normal business hours at the following locations:
FWPS Website, www.fwps.org/SEPA
FWPS Educational Service Center, 33330 8ch Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003, (253) 945-2000
FWPS Support Service Center, 1211 S 332nd Street, Federal Way, WA 98003, (253) 945-5930 (FWPS Record Depository)
Federal Way 3201h Public Library, 848 South 3201h Street, Federal Way, WA (253) 839-0257 ... Open: 10:00 AM, M-SA
Published in the Federal Way Mirror., Friday, September 28, 2018
Published in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce: Monday, October 1, 2018