DNS23-106054-00-SE Doc. I.D. 83935
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Federal Way Operation & Maintenance Facility
File No: 23-106054-SE
Proposal: The proposed Operation & Maintenance facility includes the
addition of 66,370 square feet of buildings and 200 parking stalls on an
approximately 13.6-acre site. There are three existing access points that will
be used. The proposal includes the demolition of all existing buildings. While
the new operations building is being constructed the existing building in the
southwest corner of the site will remain in use. Once the new maintenance
facility is built the existing one will be demolished.
Proponent: AHBL, 2215 N. 30th Street, Tacoma, WA 98003, on behalf of
Federal Way Public Works, 33325 8th Ave S., Federal Way, WA 98003
Location: 31016 28th Ave S/Parcels #092104-9009, -9026, -9075, -9084,
-9085, -9095, -9115, -9170, -9198, -9239, -9240, -9250, -9313, -9314, -9329.
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Principal Planner Stacey Welsh, AICP
253-835-2634, stacey.welsh@cityoffederalway.com
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a
probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an
environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW
43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed
environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency.
This information is available to the public by request and at:
https://www.federalwaywa.gov/page/land-use-notices.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days
from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May 3, 2024. Comments can be
submitted to the Department of Community Development (33325 8th Ave South, Federal Way, WA 98003
or planning@cityoffederalway.com).
Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline.
Any person aggrieved of the city’s final determination may file an appeal. Anyone may appeal this
determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (address below), no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 2024, by a
written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination, along with the required appeal fee. You
should be prepared to make specific factual objections. All appeals shall contain a specific statement of the
reasons why the decision of the responsible official is alleged to be in error.
Responsible Official: Jonathan Thole, Planning Manager
Address: 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-835-2643, Jonathan.Thole@cityoffederalway.com
Date Issued: April 19, 2024 Signature: