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October 20, 2009
Pat Foster
City of Federal Way
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98023
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CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
y Mailing Address: PO Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063-9718
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
RE: 'File #09-103177-00-UP; PROCESS Il, SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Steel Lake Maintenance Yard, Salt Bin Cover, 31130 281h Avenue South, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Foster:
The City of Federal Way has completed the review of your request for Use Process II, Site Plan approval
to construct a steel -framed, vinyl cover over an existing concrete block salt bin at the Steel Lake
Maintenance Facility located at 31130 28th Avenue South. The project includes bolting a pre -constructed
steel frame into the top cement block of a 7.5 ft. tall ecology block enclosure and covering the frame with
a weather resistant vinyl cover to protect the salt stored in the bin from exposure to inclement weather.
The Process II land use application submitted on August 19, 2007, is hereby approved per the enclosed
Exhibit A, Findings for Project Approval.
Review Process Required
The site is within a Single -Family Residential (RS7.2) zoning district. Government facilities are a
permitted use in the RS7.2 zoning district. Adding an engineered, steel structure cover on an existing
concrete block storage bin would be considered a "material change to the architectural design;" therefore,
pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.15.030, the proposed project was reviewed under the
Process II `Site Plan Approval' review process.
SEPA Process
Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act, the proposed project does not exceed the exempt level
thresholds; therefore, in accordance with FWRC Title 14, the project is exempt from SEPA review.
Procedural Information
Unless modified or appealed, the Process II decision is valid for a period of one year from the date of
issuance of the decision. If a building permit is not submitted within one year of the date of issuance, the
decision will expire. However, a two-year extension of the decision may be granted, only if a written
request is submitted to the Department of Community Development Services (33325 8th Avenue South,
PO Box 9718, Federal Way, WA 98063-9718) at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the decision and
the request meets all the criteria as outlined in the code.
This land use decision may be appealed, pursuant to FWRC 19.60.080, by the applicant or any person
who received a copy of the decision. Any appeal must be in the form of a letter delivered to the
Department of Community Development Services with the established fee within 14 calendar days after
the effective date of issuance of this decision. The effective date of issuance is three calendar days
following the date of this letter, or October 23, 2009. The appeal letter must contain a clear reference to
the matter being appealed and a statement of the factual findings and conclusion of the Director of
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October 20, 2009
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Community Development Services disputed by the person filing the appeal. The Federal Way Hearing
Examiner will hear any appeals of the Process II decision.
No work on the proposal can commence until the end of the appeal period. However, in that you are the
only party of record, you may waive your right to appeal this decision. If you wish to waive your right to
appeal, you must do so in writing or via email to the attention of Senior Planner Joanne Long -Woods.
This land use decision does not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and
standards relating to this development. It is our understanding that a building permit application has been
submitted but is on temporary hold status, pending the submittal of engineered drawings for the structure.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Joanne Long -Woods at 253-835-2640, or
joan-ne.long-woods@cityoffederalway.com
Sincerely,
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Greg Fewins, Director
Community Development Services
enc: Exhibit A `Findings for Process H Approval'
Approved Site Plan
c: Kevin Peterson, Engineering Plans Reviewer
Joanne long -Woods, Senior Planner
09-103177 Doc, I.D. 51898
Exhibit A
Findings for Process II `Project Approval'
Salt Bin Cover at'Steel Lake Maintenance Yard
File No. 09-103177-UP
BACKGROUND
The City of Federal Way's Public Works Department, Streets Division, has requested Process II, Site
Plan approval to install a steel -framed vinyl cover over an existing cement block salt bin at the Steel Lake
Maintenance Facility located at 31130 28`" Avenue South, Federal Way. The project site is adjacent to the
Interstate 5 right-of-way. The 15 ft. tall, pre-engineered structure will be bolted into and mounted on top
of an existing 7.5 ft. talc ecology block bin enclosure. The steel frame will be covered with a dark green
weather resistant vinyl cover to help protect the salt storage area from inclement weather.
FINDINGS
1) The subject property's Comprehensive Plan and zoning designation is Single -Family, High -
Density Residential and RS 7.2, respectively. Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) allows
government facilities in RS zones.
2) The Steel Lake Maintenance Facility property was reviewed under a Use Process III approval
with SEPA review in 2007 (File No. 07-145284-00-UP) to expand the existing yard to include
two adjacent lots (31104 & 31114 28% Avenue South) that the City had purchased to be used for
additional storage of equipment and materials. The expansion project and conditions of approval
expanded the uses permitted on this parcel and are, therefore, applicable to this proposal.
3) Pursuant to FWRC 19.15.030, the placement of an engineered covering over an existing open salt
storage bin would constitute a "material change to the approved architectural design;" therefore, a
Use Process II, Site Plan approval is required for this project. And, because the project size and
scope does not exceed exempt level thresholds under the State Environmental Policy Act, in
accordance with FWRC Title 14, the project is not required to go through SEPA review.
4) The application was received by the City on August 19, 2009. Additional information was
requested to address height restrictions in the RS 7.2 zone. The application was determined
complete on August 29, 2009.
5) The maximum height of a structure in the RS zone is 30 ft. The frame for the cover of the salt
bins is a pre-engineered steel structure that is about 15 ft. tall. It will be bolted into an existing
concrete block enclosure that is constructed of three tiers of 2.5 ft. tall cement blocks, or 7.5 ft.
tall. The existing concrete blocks are on an existing asphalt parking area, so the overall height of
the proposed dark green, vinyl -covered, steel frame structure is approximately 22.5 ft. tall, which
is well below the maximum height of 30 ft.
6) A landscape plan was submitted as a requirement of the previous Use Process III approval on
January 14, 2008. As part of that approval, Type I perimeter landscaping 20 feet in width abutting
2S'h Avenue South and 10 feet in width abutting the north property line was required. The south
A prop&ty line is developed with asphalt paved and striped parking area with a solid board fence
along the south boundary. The existing vegetation between subject property and Interstate 5
frontage on the east property boundary was deemed sufficient buffering and no additional
landscaping was required along the state right-of-way. However, a six -foot -high black chain link
fence and Type I landscaping was approved to shield the maintenance yard expansion from public
rights -of -way and adjacent properties.
7) The applicant was required to provide anew asphalt driveway to serve the subject property's
ingress/egress requirements from 28t` Avenue South. The existing streets and utilities adequately
serve the anticipated demand of the proposal. The proposed access to the subject property is at the
optimal location.
8) The subject property is not located within any critical areas as defined by Chapter 19.145 FWRC
`Critical Areas.'
9) Final construction drawings are subject to review for compliance with specific regulations,
conditions of approval, and other applicable City requirements. This decision shall not waive
compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and standards relating to this
development.
Prepared by: Joanne Long -Woods, Senior Planner
Date: October 16, 2009
Findings for Process II `Project Approval' Page 2
Salt Bin Cover at Steel Lake Maintenance Yard File No. 09-103177-UP/Doc I D 51833
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE TRANSMITTAL
DATE: August 21, 2009
TO: Ann Dower, Senior Engineering Plan Review
Scott Sproul, Assistant Building Official
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Utility District
Chris Ingham, South King Fire & Rescue
FROM: Joanne Long -Woods, AICP 4w�__
FOR DRC MTG. ON: September 3, 2009 - Internal review
FILE NUMBER(S): 09-103177-00-UP [
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PROJECT NAME: STEEL LAKE MAINTENANCE - SALT BINS STORAGE COVERS
PROJECT ADDRESS: 31130 28TH AVE S
ZONING DISTRICT: RS 7.2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposal to install pre-engineered covers for existing
road salt storage pits.
LAND USE PERMITS: Process II
PROJECT CONTACT: CITY OF FEDERAL WAY - PUBLIC WORKS
PAT FOSTER
33325 8' AVE S
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98063
MATERIALS SUBMITTED:
Master Application
iMap of Parcel
Parcel drawing
Vicinity Map
Photo of Design
Elevation Drawing
Site Plan
MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION
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