16-105009CITE' OF
L. Federal Way
November 1, 2016
ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC
Kerri O'Connor
33400 8t' Ave S, Suite 205
Federal Way, WA 98003
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
RE: Permit #.f6-I05009-00 SM; Daniel Lee Short Pat, 36027 e A ve SW, Federal
Way; Street Modification Request
Dear Ms. O'Connor:
This letter responds to your request to modify the required street improvements within the
proposed short plat. After evaluating the existing conditions in the neighborhood, review of
Federal Way Revised City Code (FWRC) provisions (Section 19.135.030 through 19.135.070),
and direction provided by the City Council, the Public Works Department hereby modifies the
requirements for the street improvements as follows.
Code Section (FWCC) 19-135.070, Modifications, Deferments, and Waivers, allows the Public
Works Department to grant a request to modify, defer, or waive the required street
improvements only after consideration of four specific reasons. The reason most applicable here
is contained in FWCC Section 19 135.070 (1), "The improvement as required would not be
harmonious with existing street improvements, would not function properly or safely or would
not be advantageous to the neighborhood or city as a whole."
After careful consideration by staff and the applicant's engineer, it was determined that the
interior short plat road should be placed along the south side of the property to best serve both
the applicant and circulation within the neighborhood as a whole. The road should conform to
City of Federal Way Roadway Section "W", which requires a 28-foot wide paved roadway, with
curb, gutter, four -foot wide planter strips with street trees, five-foot sidewalks, three-foot utility
strips, and street lighting on both sides, all within a fifty-two foot wide public right-of-way.
However, since the property immediately south of this lot is already developed with fenced back
yards facing the proposed street, sidewalk, street trees, and streetlighting would be of limited
value along the south side of the road. A cul-de-sac and full 28-foot wide paved roadway with
curb and gutter is required to provide adequate circulation and parking. A minimum four -foot
wide landscaped strip shall separate the road from the south property line. Bioretention may be
incorporated into this area for drainage. Total right-of-way width shall be 44-feet.
The conditions of this right-of-way modification will be applicable for a period of one year from
the date of this letter. If a building permit is not issued within the one-year time limit, this
waiver will be void and a new request for modification must be submitted. If you have any
questions, please contact Ann Dower, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer, at (253) 835-2732 or
ann.dower@cityofFederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Edward Walsh, P.E.
Deputy Public Works Director
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cc: Becky Chapin, Associate Planner
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
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OCT 13 2016
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CDS
October 5, 2016
Mr. Marwan Salloum
Public Works Director
City of Federal Way
33325 8tn Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE: Road Variance Request, Daniel Lee Short Plat
Dear Mr. Salloum:
Job No. 1899-001-016
Please accept this letter and enclosed check for $160.00, as our formal request to modify
requirements to the required Type "W" Local street improvements for the proposed
internal street in the Daniel Lee Short Plat.
Comments provided by the City in the pre -application letter stated that the proposed
internal street must meet requirements of a Type "W" local street; that a 52-foot wide right-
of-way is required. However, after discussions with staff present at the meeting, they
suggested the use of a reduced right-of-way to serve the project.
We are proposing a 40-foot wide right-of-way dedication along the southern portion of the
site. This 40-foot right-of-way will include 24 feet of paved travel lane, a vertical curb and
gutter, 5-foot wide planter strip and 5 feet of concrete sidewalk. ESM does not anticipate
traffic to exceed 90 new daily trips for the proposed 9-lot subdivision. Therefore, the
proposed R-O-W improvements will provide sufficient room for all improvements,
infrastructure and functions as characterized in the Local Streets matrix found in FWRC
19.135.250.
Additionally, the 9-lot subdivision is proposing to utilize a 26-foot wide hammerhead
turnaround with 28-foot turning radius adequate for fire apparatus and civilian vehicles. In
contrast to a cul-de-sac turnaround, a hammerhead turnaround will maximize the
available space for the stormwater tract.
ESM Federal Way
ESM Everett
Civil Engineering Land Planning
33400 8th Ave S, Ste 205
1010 SE Everett Mall Way, Ste 210
Land Surveying Landscape Architecture
Federal Way, WA 98003
253.838.6113tel
Everett, WA 98208
425.297.9900tel
3DLaser Scanning GIS
800.345.5694 toll free
800.345.5694 toll free
www.esmcivil.com
253.838.7104 fax
425.297.9901 fax
Mr. Marwan Salloum
October 5, 2016
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We look forward to working with you through the City's review and approval process.
Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact me
directly at 253-838-6113.
Very truly yours,
ESM CONSULTING ENGINEERS, L.L.C.
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KERRI O'CONNOR
Assistant Planner/GIS Analyst
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cc: Daniel Lee (w/enc)
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