Planning Comm PKT 03-04-2009
City of Federal Way
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 4, 2009
7:00 p.m.
City Hall
Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 18, 2009
4. AUDIENCE COMMENT
5. ADMINISTRATNE REPORT
6. COMMISSION BUSINESS
. STUDY SESSION
City Center Access Study
7. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
8. AUDIENCE COMMENT
9. ADJOURN
Commissioners
Merle Pfeifer, Chair
Lawson Bronson
Tom Medhurst
Tim 0 'Neil
Hope Elder, Vice-Chair
Wayne Carlson
Sarady Long
(Alternate)
City Staff
Greg Fewins, CDS Director
Margaret Clark, Senior Planner
E. Tina Piety, Administrative Assistant
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PLANNING COMMISSION
February 28, 2009
Dinner 6:00 p.m.
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
City Hall
Hylebos Conference Room
Council Chambers
MEETING MINUTES
Commissioners present: Merle Pfeifer, Hope Elder, Lawson Bronson, Wayne Carlson, Tom Medhurst,
Sarady Long, and Tim O'Neil. Commissioners absent: none. Staff present: Community Development
Services Director Greg Fewins, Planning Manager Isaac Conlen, Senior Planner Margaret Clark, Contract
Senior Planner Jim Harris, Contract Senior Planner Lori Michaelson, Law Deputy Director Aaron Walls,
Street Systems Project Engineer Brian Roberts, Planning Intern Becky Chapin, and Administrative
Assistant E. Tina Piety.
Commissioners and staff enjoyed the Planning Commission Appreciation Dinner from 6:00 to 7:00.
Chair Pfeifer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ApPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of February 4,2009, were approved as written.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
None
ADMINISTRATIVE REpORT
Mr. Fewins gave the Commissioners a copy of the summary of the results of the City Council January
retreat. He stated the Council named 31 accomplishments and Community Development Services played a
role in a number of them.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
ELECTIONS - Chair & Vice-Chair
Commissioner Bronson nominated Hope Elder as Vice-Chair. The vote was held and she was elected
unanimously. Commissioner O'Neil nominated Merle Pfeifer as Chair. The vote was h~ld and he was elected
unanimously.
Commissioner Carlson moved (and it was seconded) to change the agenda by moving the public hearing on
Construction Hours before the public hearing on RV's in Residential Areas. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC BEARING - Construction Hours Code Amendments
Mr. Fewins commented that the Planning Commission held a pubic hearing on construction hours on
October 15,2008. At that time, there were only four Commissioners in attendance. Of those four, three
voted yes for the proposed amendments and one voted no. According to the code, a majority of the entire
Commission (or four of seven) must vote yes on the proposed amendments for them to move forward with
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a recommendation to adopt. (A majority of Commissioners present at a meeting [or three of four] must
vote no for the proposed amendments to move forward with recommendation to not adopt.) Since a
majority of the entire Commission did not vote yes, the proposed amendments went to the Land Use/
Transportation Committee (LUTe) without a recommendation. The LUTC felt this issue needed a clear
recommendation (either yes or no) from the Planning Commission and therefore; the LUTC sent it back to
the Commission for a second public hearing.
Ms. Michaelson delivered the staff report. She commented that staff has received comments from the
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and addressed them as reflected in a revised
February 18,2009, Exhibit A that was given to Commissioners. It is this revised Exhibit A that staff
recommends be adopted. She noted that the proposed amendments deal with construction activity, not
noise. Noise levels are regulated in the Nuisance chapter of the code, where the City adopts the state noise
regulations. The proposed amendments do not change the hours of construction currently permitted
outright. The proposed amendments establish a review process and decision criteria whereby the director
can grant an exception to any hours that are not permitted outright. The proposed amendments also
establish criteria that allow the director to revoke an exception and responsibilities for applicants. The
proposed amendments allow for emergency exemptions necessary to ensure the immediate safety, health,
or welfare of the community or individuals of the community. In addition, emergency exemptions are
allowed to restore property to a safe condition following a natural or manmade disaster or other emergency.
The staff reviewed other city codes and while they are not consistent, generally, administrative exceptions
to work hours are allowed.
Commissioner Carlson stated his support for the proposed code amendments. In the revised Exhibit A, on
the first page, number 22-1006(b)(I)(a), the word "permanent" in reference to adverse impacts has been
added. It is his understanding that the construction process is intended to be temporary, so what would be
permanent? Ms. Michaelson responded that WSDOT requested the word "permanent" be added in case
there are unintended permanent adverse impacts.
Commissioner O'Neil asked staffto explain the process for an exception. Ms. Michaelson replied that ifit
is known that an exception will be wanted, it could be part of the land use process. Otherwise, the
applicant would write a letter to the director describing the request and addressing the decision criteria.
There is no fee. Mr. Fewins stated that depending upon the complexity of the request, an answer would be
provided in a day or two.
Commissioner Long asked why staff included notification to nearby property owners. Is it because of
noise? Ms. Michaelson replied that it is not because of noise. The applicant must meet the state
requirements for noise levels as adopted by the City. The notification is to inform nearby property owners
that construction activity will be occurring during times other than those permitted outright.
Commissioner Long noted that in the revised Exhibit A, page two, 22-1600(f), it states that the exception
may be revoked, "... based on verified complaints...." How many verified complaints would revocation
take? One? Two? Three? Ms. Michaelson responded that staff wanted to leave the number of complaints
open for flexibility. Since the word "complaints" is plural, it means more than one, but even one compliant
would be reviewed and could lead to revocation.
Commissioner Carlson noted that the notice for the exception is required to be mailed seven days in
advance of the approved work. How does this fit with an appeal? Mr. Fewins replied that it does not
coincide with appeal timelines. This section does not have a specific appeal process. According to the
code, if a procedure does not have a specific appeal process, it may be appealed using the general appeal
process found in Chapter 1.
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Commissioner Bronson is concerned these proposed code amendments will encourage contractors to
routinely seek an exception to the construction hours and will lead to more noise in residential areas during
the weekend. Ms. Michaelson commented that the City anticipates this exception will be mainly sought for
major road projects, such as WSDOT projects, and that most will not be in residential areas. In addition,
there is a process to revoke the exception.
The meeting was opened for public comment.
Laura Escude, WSDOT, Acoustics, Air Quality, and Energy Specialist - She had sent the City a
letter that was given to Commissioners. She works closely with the City requesting noise variances
for WSDOT projects. WSDOT supports the proposed amendments with a few proposed changes
as reflected in the revised Exhibit A. WSDOT has worked with the City on highway projects on
exceptions to the currently permitted outright construction hours where daytime closure of lanes is
impractical due to traffic congestion and safety issues. The proposed amendments would allow
WSDOT and the City to efficiently schedule lane closures and create reliable construction
schedules with the least impact to traffic and safety. Due to traffic, weekend closures can be the
most effective and fastest way to complete projects. WSDOT requested the word "permanent" be
added to 22-1006(b)(1)(a), because a project may leave a permanent adverse impact. For example,
if a pump that makes a permanent noise is placed in a retention pond.
Commissioner Carlson commented that the section deals with construction activity, not noise (which is
dealt with elsewhere in the code). Commissioners found 22-1006(b)(I)(a) to be confusing and felt it could
be interpreted in different ways. Mr. Fewins suggested the word "permanent" could be replaced with
"substantial."
Brian Roberts, City of Federal Way Street Systems Project Engineer - He supports the proposed
amendments. They would allow flexibility for Public Works projects, especially in commercial
areas. Road closures are less problematic when they are done during a time ofless traffic. When
done during high traffic times, road closures lead to congestion and danger to drivers and workers.
At night, with less traffic more lanes can be closed, which makes it easier to move large, heavy
equipment around and can lead to the work being completed sooner. Commissioner Long asked
what the cost estimate is for daytime versus nighttime construction. Mr. Roberts responded that it
depends upon a number of factors (including whether the contractor pays overtime or not).
Working at night can cut down the number of hours or even days work must be done and thereby
save money.
Commissioner Bronson commented that according to his calculations, allowing work during weekend and
holiday evenings would only save one day of work time. The City needs to protect neighborhoods from
adverse activity and noise and a savings of one day is not enough to justify more nighttime noise and
activity in neighborhoods.
Commissioner O'Neil commented that the proposed amendments give the City flexibility and can be
revoked if there is a verifiable disruption.
Commissioner Carlson moved (and it was seconded) to recommend adoption of the revised Exhibit A as
presented with the word "permanent" in section 22-1006(b)(1)(a) to be changed to "substantial." Chair
Pfeifer commented he feels these proposed amendments will help the business community in that projects
will be done quicker. The vote was held with one no and six yes; the motion carried.
Hearing no objection, the public hearing was closed.
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PUBLIC HEARING - RV's in Residential Areas Code Amendments
Mr. Harris delivered the staff presentation. These amendments were initiated by the City Manager at the
request of a citizen. The proposed amendments would allow RV's to be used as temporary dwelling units
in residential zones when the primary dwelling unit (house) is unsafe to occupy due to disaster or accident
such as fire, wind, earthquake, or similar incident. Currently, the code allows an RV in a residential area to
be temporarily occupied for two 14-day periods in one year. Under the circumstances stated above, these
proposed amendments would allow an RV to be occupied for a 12-month period with a possible extension.
The occupancy must cease with 30 days of when a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is issued for the house.
Approval must be sought from the Department of Community Development Services, the RV may not be
placed in side or rear yard setbacks, no generators are allowed, a copy of the approval must be given to
adjoining neighbors, and the approval may be revoked if the requirements are not met. There was no public
comment on this issue.
Commissioner Medhurst asked if currently an RV may be occupied for only 14 days, why allow 30 days
after issuance of a CO. Why not 14 days? Mr. Harris replied that a CO means the house meets the life and
safety requirements of the building code, but the house may not be ready for actual occupancy. The owner
may need to place carpet, buy furniture, .etc.
Commissioner Medhurst asked if the RV does not have any facilities (kitchen, shower, etc.) can the owner
use the house for these? Even for an RV with facilities, what about waste disposal? Mr. Harris replied that
staff is assuming the RV will have facilities. Staff checked with Lakehaven Utility District and was told an
RV should be able to hook up to the sewer system. Mr. Fewins commented that until the house receives its
CO, the residents may not use the facilities in the house. Mr. Medhurst suggested the verbiage in the
proposed code amendments be changed to make this clear.
Commissioner O'Neil asked staff to explain the process. Mr. Harris replied that a permit would not be
required. The resident would submit a written request to occupy an RV on a temporary basis and include the
reason. There is no fee. Staff will review the request to be sure it meets the requirements and the response
will be quick (a couple of days). Commissioner O'Neil asked why the RV is not allowed in the setbacks.
Mr. Harris replied it is consistent with the code requirement of no buildings allowed in the side and rear
setback, but in many cases, the RV would likely need to be placed within the front setback.
Commissioner O'Neil noted that the proposed definition for recreational vehicle includes truck camper and
camper trailer, which typically do not have facilities. Would allowing RVs without facilities as temporary
dwelling units (since they are in the definition) be a liability issue? Mr. Fewins replied that staff does not
feel it would be an issue.
Commissioner Bronson commented that before he heard the reason for the proposed code amendments, he
thought the City was planning ahead in case of a natural disaster, which he believes is good thing. He feels
if necessary, a resident can use off-site facilities. He suggests that generators be allowed if no permanent
power is available; this way the proposed amendments would be very useful in the case of a disaster.
Commissioner Elder commented that she has survived a couple of tornados and knows that in a disaster,
people want to be on their property to protect it. The Red Cross and other relief agencies would no doubt
bring in food and water. She encouraged staff not to make the proposed amendments too restrictive.
Commissioner Medhurst is concerned that this could lead to people living in unsanitary conditions. The
proposed amendments are not intended to address a major disaster. The proposed amendments are for one-
on-one events, like a fire. Commissioner Long commented that if people are living in unsanitary conditions,
the City will receive complaints from the neighbors.
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Commissioner Bronson moved (and it was seconded) to recommend adoption of the proposed code
amendments as written. The motion carried unanimously. Hearing no objection, the public hearing was
closed.
STUDY SESSION - 2009 Planning Commission and Long Range Work Program
Ms. Clark delivered the staff presentation. She provided an update on the 2008 Planning Commission Work
Program and discussed potential items for the 2009 Planning Commission Work Program. She asked the
Commissioners if they have any code amendments they would like staff to work on. In addition she
discussed the other duties of the Long Range Planners, which includes many reports, some which are
required by state law and others that are requested by other agencies. Mr. Fewins explained that the City has
1 ~ Long Range Planning staff. In the past, the department has been given funds by the City Council to hire
consultants to help with the Work Program. Given the economy and the state of the City's budget, the
department does not have additional funds this year. This year, he expects that the 1 ~ Long Range Planning
staff will be focused on the seven-year update of the comprehensive plan and finishing the Shoreline Master
Program. We will be seeking help from the Current Planning staff on four to eight of the "easier" code
amendments. Hearing no objection, the study session was closed.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
The Commission will be meeting March 3rd for a study session on the City Center Access Study and March
18th for a public hearing of the Traffic Impact Fee.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
None.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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The City of Federal Way is looking at options to Improve the
primary gateway to the City Center in and around the South
320th Street Interchange near 1-5. The project Intends to reduce
accidents, relieve congestion and improve access to the City
Center by modifying existing ramps to and from 1-5 and making
improvements to local roads.
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During the first phase In 2005. we looked at 47 potential solutions.
. We selected two preUminary preferred solutions, as well as a "no
build" option to move forward for environmental review.
· In Phase 2, we will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to
Identify, analyze. and avoid or minimize any potential impacts of
any proposed action.
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· Reduces travel times and keeps cars, buses. and
freight moving In and around the City Center.
. Provides more bike and pedestrian connections.
. Decreases collisions caused by traffic back-ups.
Improves economic development opportunities and
livability within the City Center by reducing traffic problems.
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. Prepare and complete an environmental assessment (EA) to
evaluate the project altematlves. as required by the National
and State Environmental Policy Acts (NEPA/SEPA).
· Identify and confirm preferred alternative.
· Develop project phasing and pursue additional funding.
Drivers will have faster and safer access
to and from the City Center.
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Beginning in 2003, there have been ongoing
opportunities for the public to provide feedback.
These opportunities include recent public open
houses that drew between 100 to 200 attendees in
April and November 2008 as well as at briefings for
interested community groups.
We will continue to host open houses, community
briefings and a public hearing as we move forward
and confirm the final project. Please share your
thoughts about the project at the open house tonight!
Citizens viewing design simulations at the November open house.
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To date, we have heard the foDowing from community
members at public meetings and briefings:
. Avoid impacts to neighborhoods and increased
traffic on arterials
. Need to accommodate growth, improve traffic,
and provide for adequate connections and access
. Interest in the possibility of adding more transit or
High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) facilities
. Avoid effects to water quality and natural habitat
at Steel lake and Mirror lake Parks
. Concern regarding noise levels and potential
effects to adjacent neighbors
. Assess impacts to roads and traffic east of 1-5
. Consider other transportation improvement options
. Open up S 317th ramp to all traffic, not just HOV
. Build the option that provides the greatest mobility
Citizens reviewing design simulations
of proposed future improvements.
Communily members providing
comments at the November 12, 2008
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The City of Federal Way is closely coordinating their
work on the City Center Access Project with the
requirements of two federal regulations that protect
park resources. These regulations are Section 4(f} of
the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 and
Section 6(f} of the Land and Water Conservation
Fund Act of 1965.
Steel Lake Park meets the criteria for a Section 4(f}
resource because it is a signlflcant public park.
Only the south side of Steel Lake Park meets the
criteria for Section 6(f} because the soccer fields on
this property were developed and renovated with
funds from a Land and Water Conservation grant.
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Both alternatives would widen S 312th Street,
impacting a strip of land from both sides of the park.
Steel Lake Park is an important community resource.
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The project wiD pursue a "de minimis impact" finding
as part of the Section 4(f} process - this means that
together with any Impact avoidance, minimization,
and mitigation or enhancement measures, the
project would not adversely affect the activities,
features, and attributes that qualify the resource for
protection under Section 4(f}. Measures include:
. Design the project to minimize the
project footprint.
. Identify and evaluate options for pedestrian
enhancements along S 312th Street and a
connection between the north and south
sides of the park.
The project will follow National Park Service policies
and provide replacement property of equal value,
location, and usefulness for land acquired from
south Steel Lake Park. Measures include:
. Identify, evaluate, and appraise
replacement lands.
. Prepare a conversion package for
presentation and approval.
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and finding of no impact for Steel Lake Park.
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A core team of partner agency representatives and
a public stakeholder group of interested Federal
Way citizens have assisted us in evaluating the
alternatives and weighing public interests and
concerns. Meetings of both groups are open to the
pUblic and meeting agendas and summaries are
posted to the project Web page.
The Core Support Team meets on a monthly basis
and includes representatives from:
· Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
. Sound Transit
Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT)
. King County Department of Transportation
The Public Stakeholder Team is composed of 20
community members representing various interests.
Meetings occur every other month on the first Friday
at 7:30 am. Groups or interests represented include:
. Chamber of Commerce
· Weyerhaeuser
· Friends ofthe Hylebos Wetlands
. Police and Fire Departments
. lakehaven Utility
· Parks Department
· School District
. Business Interests
. Belmor Park
. The Commons
. Adjacent Residents
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H ,'HE PHEF ED ALTEHNATIVE?
As of December 2008, both the Core Support Team
and the Public Stakeholder Team recommend the
selection of Alternative 1 as the preferred option
to deliver faster and safer access to and from City
Center. The groups made the recommendation
following a review of public comment from
the November open house and the Alternative
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The public is invited to review the preferred
alternative at the open house tonight. Public
feedback gathered from the open house, comment
forms and emails to the project team will Inform
the Federal Way City Council as they consider and
confirm the preferred alternative In March 2009.
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The intent of this screening process Is to provide
technical information and a discussion tool to
reach consensus on a preferred alternative. Each
Alternative was evaluated aganst the criteria
listed below. The overall ratings for all criteria are
shown In the following table.
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A sum of all + and - ratings without weighting the
criteria results in the following final scores:
. No-Build Alternative: + 7
. Alternative 1: + 14
. Alternative 2: + 10
This does not necessarily mean that Alternative 1 is
the best overall alternative since some criteria may
be more Important than others.
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Water resources support many diverse species,
provide people with drinking water and create
recreational opportunities. More pavement surfaces
added from project improvements will increase
stormwater detention requirements.
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The project area is located wi1tJin three
major water drainage basins.
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. Includes a total of 29
drainage sub-basins.
. Will add approximately
23 acres of new
paved surface to the
roadway, generating
surface water runoff to
local water bodies.
. 3.5 acres needed
for stormwater
management.
. Impervious surfaces
and stormwater
management impacts
. No effect to water
runoff quantity
or stormwater
management faclllties.
. No additional
paved surface to
the roadway.
. Water quality would
be impacted by
additional traffic.
· Includes a total of 24
drainage sub-basins
. Will add approximately
30 acres of new
paved surface to the
roadway, generating
surface water runoff to
local water bodies.
. 4.7 acres needed
for stormwater
management.
. Treat stormwater from new impervious surface
area by Best Management Practices (BMPs) in
accordance with Washington state Department
of Ecology, City of Federal Way, King County,
and WSDOT requirements.
. Limit construction disturbances as much as
possible to the minimum area needed and the
farthest distance away from water resources.
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. The 1-5 Corridor through Federal Way has a higher
than average accident severity Congestion is a factor
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. Both alternatives will reduce congestion along S 320th
Street resulting in fewer accidents
. Both alternatives will eliminate bottlenecks at S 320th
Street and 1-5 - Alternative 1 more so than Alternative 2
. Alternative 2 may not relieve congestion at key
accident locations on SR 99 and Weyerhaeuser Way
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High Collision Rate Intersections
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High Collision Rate Corridors
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High Accident Corridors
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areas where impacts to traffic safety occurs.
1-5 off-ramp traffic in the afternoon backs up onto the
southbound 1-5 mainline causing congestion.
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Southbound afternoon congestion is expected
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. Both alternatives reduce freeway congestion in 2035 compared to the No Build Alternative
· Alternative 1 is better than Alternative 2
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Widen South 320th Street overpass
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23rd Ave. South and 32nd Ave. South
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On-ramp from South 312th Street
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Off-ramp to South 312th Street
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Approximately 2 miles North of Steel Lake Park
PARCEL NUMBER: 0421042919
PROPERTY TYPE R: RESIDENTIAL
Present use Vacant (Single-family)
Lot area 55,756 sq. ft. (1.28 acres)
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MAINTENANCE FACILITY
LOCATION:
Existing Federal Way maintenance facility
and North of maintenance facility
PARCEL NUMBER: 0921049026
PROPERTY TYPE C: COMMERCIAL
Present use Park, Public (Zoo/Arbor)
Lot area 2,332,638 sq. ft. (53.55 acres)
NOHTH OF !'vl:'\lNTEI'JANCE fACILITY
PARCEL NUMBER: 0921049198
PROPERTY TYPE C: COMMERCIAL
Present use Vacant (Commercial)
Lot area 42,253 sq. ft. (0.97 acres)
PARCEL NUMBER: 0921049250
PROPERTY TYPE R: RESIDENTIAL
Present use Single Family (Res Use/Zone)
Lot area 55,756 sq. ft. (1.28 acres)
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West of Steel Lake Park near Steel Lake
PARCEL NUMBER: 0537000495
PROPERTY TYPE R: RESIDENTIAL
Present use Vacant (Single-family)
Lot area 61,855 sq. ft. (1.42 acres)
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