16-104646CITY of
� Federal Way
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
March 7, 2017
Anstey Engineering
Ben Anstey
8627 NE 180`h St
Bothell, WA 98011
RE: Permit #16-104646-00-SM; 181h Ave S Short Plat, 29808181h Ave S, Federal Way;
Right -of -Way Modification Request
Dear Mr. Anstey:
The City of Federal Way has received your variance request dated December 08, 2016. After evaluating the existing
conditions along the referenced street, review of Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) provisions (Section
19.135.280; 19.135.070), and direction provided by the City Council, the Public Works Department hereby approves
the following:
1. The applicant requests that 150 foot separation requirement between accesses as outlined in Federal Way
Revised Code (FWRC) 19.135.280 to be waived.
Discussion:
FWRC 19.135.280 applies to streets with access classification of 4 or higher. 18`h Ave S is
classified as a Minor Collector, with no access classification. However, it is desirable to provide adequate
driveway/intersection separation for safety.
FWRC 19.135.290 allows a variance to be made based on the following criteria:
(1) The director may grant a modification administratively to reduce spacing standards by up to 20 percent
of the tabular values. Criteria are existing accident rates and suspected low number of turning conflicts.
With director approval, this would permit the access to be within 120 feet of the existing private roads to
the north and south. The applicant proposes to provide two accesses within 113 feet of each other and
joined in a "U" road configuration. The proposed northern leg is within 85' of the existing access to the
north. The south leg is within 165' of the existing access to the south. While the proposal does not meet
separation requirements in all instances, the "U" road is a safer alternative than two separate cul-de-sacs,
which is the most likely alternative given the size and shape of the parcels. In addition, this is a low -
volume residential area, where accident rates and turning conflicts are low.
(2) A formal request for modification shall include documentation of topographical constraints, or inability
to secure alternative means of access through easements, dedicated tracts, or roadways of lower
classification, and granting the modification will not appreciably reduce roadway safety and capacity.
The applicant has approached neighboring property owners to attempt a combined access, and was
successful in arranging for one property, parcel ##3674400141, to share access with this development.
Attempts with the neighbors to the north and south were unsuccessful.
Ben Anstey, P.E., the engineer for this project, has analyzed the situation and states that there is no way to
improve the access or to meet the City's driveway separation requirements, and that granting the
modification will not appreciably reduce roadway safety or capacity.
(3) The director may condition modification requests to require that accesses be closed, or further
restricted, when alternative means of access become available through development or redevelopment of
other properties.
This does not appear to be an option.
2. The applicant requests to modify the Type Y street standard, which requires that the road be a maximum
of 150' long with a cul-de-sac at the end. The applicant proposes to extend two roads to approximately 250' long,
and connect in a "U" road configuration rather than providing two cul-de-sacs.
As discussed above, the "U" road configuration provides better traffic circulation than two shorter cul-de-
sacs and is therefore approved as a safer alternative.
3. The applicant further requests to modify the Type Y road standard to reduce the cross-section from 5'
sidewalk and 2' utility strip on both sides of the road, to 5' sidewalk and 2' utility strip on one side of the
road. FWRC Section 19.135.070 allows the Public Works Director to modify street requirements based on
one of four criteria. The most applicable in this case is: 2. Unusual topographic or physical conditions
preclude the construction of the improvements as required.
The applicant proposes to omit the sidewalk and utility strip on the interior of the "U" road. Due to the
long, narrow shape of the parcels, this is critical to achieving buildable lots. Since the only home proposed
for the interior of the "U" road is the existing home that is alreadye served by sidewalk and utility strip on
18a` Ave S, sidewalk and utility strip are not critical to the proper function of the road.
Therefore, the right-of-way modification is approved as proposed. This approval is valid for a period of one year
from the date of this letter. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ann Dower at (253) 835-2732
or at ann.dower@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Fdward Walsh, P.E.
Deputy Public Works Director
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cc: Cole Elliott, P.E.; Development Services Manager
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Dave Van de Weghe, Senior Planner
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CITY of
Federal Way
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT
STREET MODIFICATION REQUEST / ACTION
Project Name 18th Avenue Short Plat
Permit # 16-104646-00-SM
Location 29808 18th Ave S
Request
Applicant requests to be allowed to provide access for his plat via a private U-Road. To
accomplish that, FWRC 19.135.280 requiring 150' separation between accesses would need
to be waived, and the Type Y street standard would be modified from a maximum 150'
length with cul-de-sac end to two 250' long roads with a 40' long connection. The applicant
also requests that the Type Y street standard to be modified to have sidewalk on only one
side.
Staff Analysis While it is desirable to maintain driveway/intersection separation, 18th Ave
S is a Minor Collector to which this code section technically does not apply. Staff believes
the proposed U-road is a safer alternative than two cul-de-sacs, which is the most likely
alternative given the size and shape of the parcels. This is a low -volume residential area
where accident rates and turning conflicts are low. Staff recommends approval of the U-
road. Sidewalk on the inside of the U-road would not actually serve any lots, therefore staff
recommends modifying the road to include sidewalk on only one side.
Requirements / Conditions of Approval The applicant attempted to combine accesses
with multiple neighbors, and was successful with one. An existing access off of 181h Ave S
for the property located between the two legs of the U-road will be replaced with access off
of the U-road.
Staff Recommendation:
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Anstey Engineering
8627 NE 180th Street
RECEIVED
SEP 1 9. 2016
Bothell, WA 98011 CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
Phone: 206-303-7639 CDs
Fax: 425-486-0267
E-mail: benanstey@ansteyengineering.com
September 6, 2016
Subject: Kumar Short Plat Access
For: 9 Lot Short Plat located at 29808 18t" Avenue S, Federal Way, WA.
Parcel No. 3674400135,140 & 145 , Ave- S Sumt jP[&-_:�"
To: City of Federal Way
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CC: Ken Kumar 206-380-1535
email — kkgeneralcontractor@hotmail.com
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am the Civil Engineer for Mr. Ken Kumar who is planning on developing a 9 Lot Short
Plat on 18th Avenue South. See attached preliminary layout. The City of Federal Way would like
to coordinate the driveway approaches to 18t" Avenue South in order to maximize the distance
between driveways, and improve safety and aesthetics. From my analysis there does not appear
to be any way to significantly improve the access for the properties or to meet the City's desired
driveway separation. Therefore we request that a Modification to the City Codes FWCR
19.135.260 for Access Management and FWCR 18.55.010 & FWCR 19.135.251 for Block
Perimeter be allowed and our proposed site plan be approved as shown.
There is an existing driveway on our north property line and another existing driveway
on parcel 0141 which is 92 feet to the south. We are proposing a southern access as the property
is not large enough for a practical cul-de-sac so our southern access will be 66 feet south of the
access for lot 0141 and 134 feet north of the access for lots 150 and 152. In between is lot
15lwhich is vacant but it does not share the access with lots 150 and 152 so will need an access
to 18t" Avenue South when it is developed.
To move our southern access to our south property line would cause us to lose a lot,
increase our road surface area and would make the access much closer to the potential future
access for lot 151.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Yours truly,
Benjamin P. Anstey, P.E.
Civil Engineer
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8627 NE 180th Street
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: 206-303-7639
Fax: 425-486-0267
E-mail: benanstey@ansteyengineering.com
December 5, 2016
RESUBMITTED
Subject: Kumar Short Plat Access Modification Request
For: 9 Lot Short Plat located at 29808 18th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA.
Parcel No. 3674400135,140 & 145
To: City of Federal Way
CC: Ken Kumar 206-380-1535
email — kkgeneralcontractor@hotmail.com
Dear Sir or Madam:
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
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I am the Civil Engineer for Mr. Ken Kumar who is planning on developing a 9 Lot Short
Plat on 18"' Avenue South. See attached preliminary layout. The City of Federal Way would like
to coordinate the driveway approaches to 181h Avenue South in order to maximize the distance
between driveways, and improve safety and aesthetics. From my analysis there does not appear
to be any way to significantly improve the access for the properties or to meet the City's desired
driveway separation.
Therefore we request that a Modification to the City Codes FWCR 19.135.260 for Access
Management and FWCR 18.55.010 & FWCR 19.135.251 for Block Perimeter be allowed and
our proposed site plan be approved as shown.
We also request modification of the Local Access Road Type Y per DWG NO 3-2Y to
remove the sidewalk and utility strip on one side ( as there are no houses on one side of our
proposed road) and turn the 2 foot Utility Strip into a 2 foot Utility Easement as the current
house at 29808 18"' Avenue S located on Parcel 3674400135 is only set back 50 feet from the
adjacent property at 29810 18`' Avenue S so to have a 20 foot front setback our Access Road
ROW width would need to be limited to 30 feet. We would still have the 24 feet of pavement and
a 5 foot sidewalk and room for utilities on one side of the road which for this small area should
be quite adequate.
There is an existing driveway on our north property line and another existing driveway
on parcel 0141 which is 92 feet to the south. We are proposing a southern access as the property
is not large enough for a practical cul-de-sac so our southern access will be 66 feet south of the
access for lot 0141 and 134 feet north of the access for lots 150 and 152. In between is lot
151which is vacant but it does not share the access with lots 150 and 152 so will need an access
to 181h Avenue South when it is developed.
To move our southern access to our south property line would cause us to lose a lot,
increase our road surface area and would make the access much closer to the potential future
access for lot 151.
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Our proposed circular access road will provide the safest and most practical access to
the lots. We are minimizing the required backing and turning of traffic. By providing new
accesses to our access road for the house at 29810 18th Avenue SW we are not increasing the
number of access or significantly decreasing the separation between accesses onto 18`h Avenue
SW. By having a looped access road we will provide excellent Fire Department access.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Yours truly,
12-5-2016
Benjamin P. Anstey, P.E.
Civil Engineer
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Anstey Engineering
8627 NE 180th Street
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: 206-303-7639
Fax: 425-486-0267
E-mail: benanstey@ansteyengineering.com
August 23, 2016
Subject: Kumar Short Plat Access
For: 9 Lot Short Plat located at 29808 18`h Avenue S, Federal Way, WA.
Parcel No. 3674400135,140 & 145
To: Mr. Chung Jun Kwak
29810 18`h Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
CC: Ken Kumar 206-380-1535
email — kkgeneralcontractor@hotmail.com
Dear Mr. Kwak,
DEC 0 8 2016
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CDS
I am the Civil Engineer for Mr. Ken Kumar who is planning on developing a 9 Lot Short
Plat adjacent to your property. See attached preliminary layout. The City of Federal Way would
like to coordinate the driveway approaches to 18th Avenue South in order to maximize the
distance between driveways, and improve safety and aesthetics. Please let me know if you
would be willing to allow your driveway to be relocated, at no expense to you, as shown on the
attached Preliminary Short Plat Plan Dated 12-6-2016. There would be no cost to you. The
driveway access to the south of your lot from 181h Avenue South will also be removed but you
will be able to have access to your back property from the proposed new road.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Please sign below to indicate your concurrence with this proposal
Yours truly,
Benjamin P. Anstey, P.E.
Civil Engineer
Ken Kumar Mr. Chung Jun Kwak
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Anstey Engineering
8627 NE 180th Street
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: 206-303-7639
Fax: 425-486-0267
E-mail: benanstey@ansteyengineering.com
August 23, 2016
Subject: Kumar Short Plat Access
For: 9 Lot Short Plat located at 29808 18th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA.
Parcel No. 3674400135,140 & 145
To: Mr. Bernard Murray
29652 18th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
CC: Ken Kumar 206-380-1535
email — kkgeneralcontractor@hotmail.com
Dear Mr. Murray,
I am the Civil Engineer for Mr. Ken Kumar who is planning on developing a 9 Lot Short
Plat adjacent to your property. See attached preliminary layout. The City of Federal Way would
like to coordinate the driveway approaches to 18th Avenue South in order to maximize the
distance between driveways, and improve safety and aesthetics. Please let me know if you
would be willing to consider a joint access driveway onto your property. There would be no cost
to you. If you are open to a joint access we can discuss further but you are under no obligation.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
Yours truly,
Benjamin P. Anstey, P.E.
Civil Engineer
RESUBMITTED
OCT 26 2016
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CDS
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