LUTC PKT 05-03-2010City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
May 3, 2010
5:30 p.m.
City Hall
Council Chambers
MEETING AGENDA
(Electronic Version)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Topic Title/Description
A. Approval of Minutes: April 19, 2010
B. Proposed Amendments Related to �treets and
Rights-of-Way for Amendments to the
Subdivision Title; and, Zoning and Development
Code Title Related to Block Perimeter Standards
C. Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III
Project Acceptance
D.
E.
F.
4. OTHER
Presenter Page
LeMaster 2
Zukowski 5
Roberts 19
Action
or Info
Action
Action
Action
Council
Date Time
N/A 5 min.
5/18/2010 5 min.
Orclinance
1� Reading
5/18/2010 5 min.
Consent
5. FUTURE MEETTNGS/AGENDA ITEMS: The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, May 17, 2010.
6. AD]OURN
Committee Members �h► �
Dini Duclas, Chai� Cary M. Roe, P.E., Di�ector ofParks, Pub/ic Works a� Emeigency Management
Jim ferre/% Member Dar/ene LeMaster, AdministraGh�e Assistant II
lack Dnvey, Membe� 153
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City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
April 19, 2010
5:30 PM
City Hall
City Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Dini Duclos, Committee Member Jim Ferrell and Council
Member Jack Dovey present.
Council Members in Attendance: Mayor Kochmar
Staff Members in Attendance: Director of Parks, Public Works, and Emergency Management Cary Roe, Director of
Community Development Services Greg Fewins, Senior Planner Mazgaret Clazk, Senior Planner Janet Shull, Associate
Planner Matt Herrera , Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller, Surface Water Manager William Appleton, Assistant City
Attorney Peter Beckwith, and Administrative Assistant II Dazlene LeMaster.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Duclos called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Forwsrd
Topic Title/Description to Council
A.
B.
Approval of the April 5, 2010, LUTC Minutes
Committee approved Apri15, 2010, LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Approval of Department of Ecology Pass-Through Grant Eapenditures
SWM Manager Will Appleton presented informarion on this item. There was no public
comment. Committee Member povey asked if staff plans to train residents on rain gardens,
are there grants available to residents who wish to build one. Mr. Appleton explained that to
avoid the use of public funds to construct a rain garden on private properiy, staff is looking at
the possibility of allowing residents to be trained on rain gazdens, use public funds and help
build the rain gardens on public property. An example might be to build a rain garden on
school district property. A school site would be highly visible and would draw lots of
attention.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
C. King County Conservation Futures Funds update, AuthorizaHon to Transfer Matching
Funds From the SWM unallocated into the SWM 2010 Budget Upon Receiving Notice
of Additional Conservation Futures Allocation and to Pursue Acquisition of the Bridges
Property
SWM Manager Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public
comment. Mr. Appleton highlighted the cost of acquiring the Bridges property. Chair Duclos
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E.
asked where the City's matching funds would come from. Mayor Kochmar asked about how
the property would be used once acquired. Mr. Appleton answered that the City's matching
funds portion will come from the SWM unallocated funds account. There are sufficient funds
to purchase this property. The subject land will be used to potentially develop and tie into the
existing parks/trails and may also be used from an educational outreach standpoint. Mr.
Appleton added that the properties shown on the map in red are pazcels of interest; staff is
interested in purchasing these in the future for conservation purposes. Friends of the Hylebos
have and will continue to parhier with the City in this restoration project. Staffwill be
looking into the future connectivity of pazks and trails with the Parks Department as well as
how such a project could be funded.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Amendment to Exhibit A to the City Center Planned Action Ordinance
Senior Planner Janet Shull presented information on this item. There was no public comment.
Committee Member povey asked why the area on the map was not taken all the way to the
freeway. Ms. Shull responded that staff evaluated that area and felt there would likely be no
proposed redevelopment activity of any significance within the additional area prior to 2014,
which is when the Planned Action EIS expires. Staff could always amend the ordinance at a
later date should there be interest in developing any of the land closer to the freeway. Deputy
PW Director Miller also stated that the size of the area in the Planned Action EIS was such
that adding the additional land may trigger the need for analysis to determine impact that
development may have.
5/4/2010
Ordinance
1" Reading
F.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Timing of Payments for Open Space Fee-in-lieu, Regional Stormwater Facility F�, and
Transportation Impact Fee
Associate Planner Matt Herrera presented information on this item. Chair Duclos invited
Mr. Garrett Huflinan to make public comment:
Garrett Hu,�man, Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties —
Encouraged the Committee to approve Option 2. Mr. Hu�`'man also thanked stafJ;
the Committee and Council for their ef,�'orts in seeing this issue through.
Committee Member povey asked what would happen if the developer goes bankrupt. Who is
responsible for paying these fees? Mr. Herrera explained that a covenant would be recorded
against the property once the home had been built. Fees would be paid at the point of sales
transaction.
Chair Duclos thanked staff and all outside representatives involved, who have worked on this
topic and have found a solution that everyone is happy with.
Committee forwarded Option #2 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
Subdivision Application Materials for Land Use and Transportatiou Committee Packets
Community Development Services Director Fewins presented information on this item. The
committee concurred with Mr. Fewins presentarion and thanked staff for following the
Committee's direction.
No motion was required as this item was for information only.
5/4/2010
Ordinance
1 �` Reading
N/A
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4. OTHER
Mayor Kochmar provided positive feedback from a new Subway. Owning multiple Subways in multiple jurisdictions,
the Subway owners complimented Mayor Kochmar on how nice it was to work with Federal Way staff in regard to
permitting and the entire process.
5. FUTURE MEETING
The next regulaz LUTC meeting will be Monday, May 3, 2010, at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The.meeting adjoumed at 6:10 PM.
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Attest:
Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
Dini Duclos, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Jack Dovey, Member
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 18, 2010
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
ITEM #:
CITY COUNCIL �
AGENDA BILL
SUB.TEC'r: Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 18 "Subdivisions" and Title 19, "Zoning and
Development Code."
POLICY QUESTION Should the City amend Federad Way Revised Code (FWRC) 18.60.50, "Streets and Rights-of-
Ways," of the Subdivision Title 18 and Chapter 19.135 FWRC, "Development Improvements," of the Zoning and
Development Code Title 19 to make corrections related to block perimeters?
COMMTTTEE Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent
❑ City Council Business
� Ordinance
❑ Resolution
MEETING DATE May 3 , 2010
❑ Public Hearing
❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: M anne Zukowski, P.E., Senior Traffic En inee DEpT: Public Works
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Attachments: 1) Planning Commission staff report for the April 21, 2010 meeting, with E�chibits A-B; 2) Minutes of
the Apri121, 2010, Planning Commission public hearing, and; 3) Draft adoption ordinance.
Background: T'he proposed amendments are a part of the 2010 Planning Commission Work Program. Presently, the
city regulates the size of block perimeters to no greater than 2,640 feet, as measured on centerlines unless a
modification is granted. However, although this language is contained only within the Subdivision Title, it is applied to
all development. The proposed code amendment is intended to delete the language from the Subdivision Title 18
(Exhibit A) and add it to the Zoning and Development Code Title 19 (Exhibit B), with a cross reference in the
Subdivision Title 18 to the Zoning and Development Code Title 19.
Options Considered: 1) Adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation as contained in the Draft Adoption
Ordinance; 2) Adopt the Planning Commission's recommendaxion as modified by the LUTC: or 3) Do not adopt the
P ro osed amendments.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staffrecommends the Council adopt Option #1, adopt the Planning Commission's
recommendation as contained in the Draft Adoption Ordinance.
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: (�.I.+�Iw� y /,��� DIRECTOR APPROVAL: __Ci ""�_
Committee Council Committee Council
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Dini Duclos, Chair Jim Ferrell, Meinbe Jack Dovey, Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION(S):
1� READING OF ORDINANCE (OS/18/10) I move to forward ihe ordinance to a second reading for enactment on the
June 1, 2010, consent agenda.
2 READING OF ORDINANCE (06/Ol/10) "I move approval of the LLITC's recommendation to approve the code
amendments, which are contained in the Adoption Ordinance. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERXS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED 1� reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) 5 ORDINANCE #
REV[SED - 02/06/2006 RESOLUTION #
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MEETING DATE:
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
April 2, 2010
Chair Merle Pfeifer and Members of City of Federal Way Planning Cornmission
Greg Fewins, Director of Co�nunity Development Services
Maryanne Zukowski, PE �
Amendments to the Subdivision Title and Zoning and Development Code Title
Related to Block Perimeter Standards
Aprit 21, 2010
A. POLICY QUESTION
Should the cit�+ amend Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 18.60.50, "Streets and Rights-of-Ways,"
of the Subdivision Title 18 and Chapter 19.135 FWRC, "Development I�rovements," of the Zoning
and Development Code Title 19 to make corrections related to block perimeters?
B. ATTACHMENTS
Exhbit A— Amended FWRC 18.60.50, "Streets and Rights-of-Way"
Exhibit B— New FWRC 19.13525 l, "Block Perimeters"
Exhibit C— Email Norificarion to Stakeholder List of Planning Commission Public Hearing
Exhibit D— Ema.il Notification to Stakeholder List of Planning Commission Staff Report
C. BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Presently, the city regulates the maximum size of blocks to be no greater than 2,640 square feet.
However, although this language is contained only within the Subdivision Title, it is applied to all
development. The praposed code amendment is intended to delete the language from the Subdivision
Title 18 (Exhbit A) and add it to the Zoning and Development Code Title 19 (Exhibit B), with a
cross referenc� in the Subdivision Title 18 to the Zoning and Development Code Title 19. Language
proposed to be deleted is shown as s��es� and praposed new language is shown as underline.
D. PROCEDURAL SUMMARY
The proposed code amendments are exempt from environmental review pwsuant to Stute
Environinental Policy Act (SEPA) Rules �97-11-800(19), "Procedural Actions." They relate solely to
governmental procedures containing no substantive standards respecring use or modificarion of the
envirorunent.
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Planning Comrnission StaffReport 6 Page 1 of 3
Public notice of the Planning Commission public hearing �vas pubiished in the Ferlera! W�r�� Nli,�r•or
on April 3, 2010, and en�ailed to the department�s stakeholders (Exhibit C). This staff report �cas also
emailed to the department�s stakeholders (E�ttibit D).
E. BASIS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
FWRC Title l9, - �Zoning and Devetopment Code," Chapter I9.80, ' VI Review," zstablishes
a process and criteria for development regulation amendments. Consistent with Process VI review,
the role of the Ptanning Commission is as follows:
1. To review and evaluate the proposed development regularion amendments.
2. To determine whether the proposed development regularion amendment meets the
criteria provided by FWRC 19.80.130.
3. To forward a recommendation to Ciry Council regarding adoption of the proposed
development regulation amendment.
F. DECISIONAL CRITERIA
FWRC 19.80.130 provides criteria for development regulation amendments. The following section
ana.lyzes the compliance of the proposed amendments with the criteria provided by FWRC 19.80.130.
The city may amend the text of the FWRC only if it finds that: �
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the comprehensive plan.
Stuff Response — The proposed code amendment is consistent with the following Federal Wuy
Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) land use policies:
LUP4 — Maximize efficiency of the development review process.
LUP6 — Conduct regular reviews of the develapment regulations to determine how to
irnprove upon the permit review process.
TP L— Integrate land use and transportarion plan decisions to support the land use
vision and plan.
TPS — Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts.
TP 14 — Provide access between ma.jor development areas idenrified in the
recommended alternative, while improving business access and protecting City
neighborhoods.
TP20 — Take advantage of opportunities to open new road connections to cre�ate route
alternatives, especially in areas with few access choices.
TP21 — Enhance traffic circularion and access with closer spacing of through streets,
unless geographical constraints do not permit. Limit the area to be served by a
single access point commensurate with pianned density.
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Planning Commission Stat�'Report � , Page 2 of 3
2. The proposed amendment bedrs a substantial relationship to public health, safety, or w-elfare.
Staff Response The proposed code amendment bears a substantial relationship to pubiic health as
it will limit block sizes; thus, encouraging pedestrian activity, which contributes to public health_
3. The proposed amendment is in the best interest of the residents of the city.
StaffResponse - The proposed code amendment is in the best interest of the city as it clarifies that
block perimeter standards apply to all deveiopment and not just subdivisions_
G. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the code amendments as shown in Exhibits A and B.
H. PLANNING COMivQSSION ACTION
Consistent with the provisions of FWRC 19.80240, the Planning Commission may take the following
• actions regarding the praposed development regulation amendments:
1. Recommend to the City Council adaprion of the FWRC text amendments as
proposed;
2. Modify the proposed FWRC text amendments and recommend to the City Council
adaption of the FWRC text amendments as modified;
3. Recommend to the City Council that the proposed FWRC text amendments not be
adopted; ar,
4. Forward the proposed FWCC text amendments to the City Council without a
recommendation.
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EXHIBIT A
Federal Way Revised Code
Title 18 — Subdivisions
Chapter 18.60 — Subdivision Improvements
Sections:
18.60.010
18.60.020
18.60.030
t 8.60.050
18.60.060
18.60.070
18.60.080
18.60.090
18.60.100
Improvements required.
Density regularions.
Buffers.
Streets and rights-of-way.
Water.
Sewage disposal.
Storm drainage.
Other utilities.
Street lighting.
18.60.120 Monuments.
18.60.050 Streets and rights-of-way.
(1) Streets within an approved land division shall be within a dedicated public right-of-way. Private
tracts may be used in short subdivisions and cluster subdivisions using cross-section type "Y" as
described in FWRC 19.135250. Ingress/egress and uriliries easements and alleys may be utilized when
certain condirions established in the city of Federal Way public works development standards are met
(2) All streets within the public rights-of-way shall be improved to the standards specified in Chapter
19.13� FWRC, regarding required irr�rovements to rights-of-way. Irr�rovements to private tracts, alleys,
and ingress/egress and uriliries easements shall comply with the city of Federal Way public works
department development standards.
(3) All streets abutting a land division shall be improved in accordance with Chapter 19.135 FWRC,
and the city of Federal Way public works development standards regarding required improvements.
(4) All traffic control devices within a land division shall be provided by the developer as required by
the director of public works.
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(6) Additional off=site street and traffic control improvements may be required to mirigate i�acts
resulting from the land division.
(Ord_ No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(2)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 98-330, § 3, 12-IS-98; Ord No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord No.
90-41, � 1(16.300_ i 0- 16.300.50), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 20-180_)
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EXHIBIT B
Federal Way Revised Code
Title 19 — Zoning and Devetopment Code
Chapter 19.135 — Development Improvements
Sections:
Article [II. Right-of-Way Improvements
19.135.130 Construcrion standards and specificarions.
19.135.140 Medians_
19.135.150 Bicycle faciliries.
19.135.160 Landscaping.
t9.135.170 Sidewalks.
19.135.180 Utiliries.
19.135.190 Street tighring.
19.135200 Other standards and necessary improvements.
19.13�.2i0 Principal arterial rights-of-way.
19.135.220 Minor arterial rights-of-way.
19.135.230 Principal collector rights-of-way.
19.135.240 Minor collector rights-of-way.
19.135.250 Local street rights-of-way.
19.135.251 Block perimeters.
19.135.251 Block perimeters.
Streets shall be �rovided to develop a street network with a block�erimeter of no greater than
2 640 feet as measured on centerlines This re�,uirement mav be modified if connections cannot
be made due to:
(a) Topo�raphical constraints.
�) Environmentally sensirive areas.
�cZAdjacent development not bein� conducive.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PLANNING COMMISSION
Apri121, 2010 City Hall
7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING MINUTES
Commissioners present: Merle Pfeifer, Sarady Long, Lawson Bronson, Wayne Carlson, Tom Medhurst, and
Tim O'Neil. Commissioners absent: Hope Elder (not excused). Staff present: Senior Planner Margaret
Clark, Senior Traffic Engineering Maryanne Zukowski, Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith, and
Administrative Assistant Tina Piety.
Chair Pfeifer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of February 17, 2010, were approved as written.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
None
ADMI1vISTRATIVE REPORT
Ms. Clark reminded the Commissioners of the City of Federal Way Volunteer Dinner to be held this
Friday, Apri123`� and encouraged them to attend. Based on City Council direction, staff will be applying
for a grant from King County Health. The funds are for health related issues and South King County is a
focus area. Staff plans to apply for $300,000 to prepare a Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan that will be
incorporated by reference into the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan. In addition, staff will be asking the
City Council to consider a subarea plan for the area near Fred Meyer.
CONIMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING — Block Perimeter
Ms. Zukowski delivered the staff presentation. Presently, the city regulates the size of block perimeters to
no gi`eater than 2,640 feet, as measured on centerlines, unless a modification is granted. However,
although this language is contained only within the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Subdivision
Title, it is applied to all development. The proposed code amendment is intended to delete the language
from the Subdivision Title 18 and add it to the Zoning and Development Code Title 19, with a cross
reference in the Subdivision Title 18 to the Zoning and Development Code Title 19.
Commissioner O'Neil asked what advantage is there to breaking up superblocks. Ms. Zukowski responded
that one of the advantages is that it makes the area more accessible, to both foot and vehicle traffic.
Commissioner Long asked which department (Community Development or Public Works) will have
authority to allow modifications. Ms. Clark replied she assumes it will be Public Works, since the
amendment deals with streets.
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Commissioner Long noted that FWRC 18.55.10(4), which also regulates block perimeter, uses the word
"should" instead of "shall." Should the word be changed to "shall"? Commissioner Carlson commented that
the word should be "shall: ' Since that particular regulation was not reviewed as part of the proposed
amendments, staff will research this issue.
As part of the staff presentation, Ms. Zukowski showed a conceptual map plan of the city center with the
superblocks broken up into smaller blocks. Commissioners asked how the city plans to achieve this
conceptual design, given that many of the proposed streets run though buildings. Ms. Zukowski explained
that the city does not have an"official plan" to achieve this conceptual map. Rather, as an area is
redeveloped, the developer is asked to consider this concept (in addition to the block perimeter
regulations) when planning the redevelopment.
Sara Cardson, out-of-town visitor — Will it not cost the city a lot of money to create these streets?
Chair Pfeifer explained that developers are required to mitigate, or pay, for road improvements.
Commissioner Bronson moved (and it was secondea� to recommend the City Council adopt the FWRC
text amendments as proposed. The motion carried unanimously.
The public hearing was closed.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Staff anticipates there will be no meetings in May. They are working on items from the Planning
Commission Work Plan that will be presented once they are ready.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
None
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
Subdivision Improvements amending FWRC section 18.60.050 Streets and
rights-of-way and adding a new section to FWRC 19.135 amending Ordinance
Ord. No. 09-630, Ord. No. 07-554, Ord. No. 98-330, Ord. No. 97-291 and Ord.
No.90-41. �
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to periodically modify Title 18 of the Federal Way
Revised Code (FWRC), "Subdivisions" and Title 19 of the FWRC, "Zoning and Development
Code," in order to conform to state and federal law, codify administrative practices, clarify and
update zoning regulations as deemed necessary, and improve the efficiency of the regulations
and the development review process; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance, containing amendments to development regulations and the text
of Title 18 FWRC and Title 19 FWRC, has complied with Process VI review, chapter 19.80
FWRC, pursuant to chapter 19.35 FWRC; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the City Council to adopt new amendments to the
FWRC which establish and clarify development regulations for Block Perimeter Standards
within the City of Federal Way; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the City Council to adopt new housekeeping
amendments to the FWRC which clarify how the code is to be implemented; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Threshold Determination was not necessary as the
amendment is related solely to governmental procedures and therefore, categorically exempt
from the State Environmental Policy Act; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission properly conducted a duly noticed public hearing on
these code amendments on Apri121, 2010, and forwarded a recommendation of approval; and
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WHEREAS, the Land Use/Transportation Committee of the Federal Way City Council
considered these code amendments on May 3, 2010, and recommended adoption of the text
amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findin�s. T'he City Council of the City of Federal Way makes the following
findings with respect to the proposed amendment.
(a) These code amendments are in the best interest of the residents of the City and will
benefit the City as a whole by providing clarification for Streets and rights-of way pertaining to
Block Perimeter Standards.
(b) These code amendments comply with Chapter 36.70A RCW, Growth Management.
(c) These code amendments are consistent with the intent and purpose of Title 19 FWRC,
will implement, and are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan.
(dj These code amendments bear a substantial relationship to, and will protect and not
adversely affect, the public health, safety, and welfare.
(e) These code amendments have followed the proper procedure required under the
FWRC.
Section 2. Conclusions. Pursuant to chapter 19.80 FWRC and chapter 19.35 FWRC, and
based upon the recitals and the findings set forth in Section 1, the Federal Way City Council
makes the following Conclusions of Law with respect to the decisional criteria necessary for the
adoption of the proposed amendments:
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(a) The proposed FWRC amendments are consistent with, and substantially implement,
the following Federal Way Comprehensive Plan goals and policies:
LUP4 — Maximize efficiency of the development review process.
LUP6 — Conduct regular reviews of the development regulations to determine
how to improve upon the permit review process.
TP 1- Integrate land use and transportation plan decisions to support the land use
vision and plan.
TPS - Protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts.
TP14 - Provide access between major development areas identified in the
recommended alternative, while improving business access and protecting City
neighborhoods.
TP20 - Take advantage of opportunities to open new road connections to create route
alternatives, especially in areas with few access choices.
TP21 - Enhance traffic circulation and access with closer spacing of through streets,
unless geographical constraints do not permit. Limit the area to be served by a
single access point commensurate with planned density.
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(b) T'he proposed FWRC amendment bears a substantial relationship to the public health,
safety, and welfare because it will clarify that block perimeter standards apply to all development
and not just subdivisions
(c) The proposed amendment is in the best interest of the public and the residents of the
City of Federal Way because it provides clarity to an existing code provision.
Section 3. FWRC 18.60.OSU is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.60.050 Streets and rights-of-way.
(1) Streets within an approved land division shall be within a dedicated public right-of-way.
Private tracts may be used in short subdivisions and cluster subdivisions using cross-section type
"Y" as described in FWRC 19.135.250. Ingress/egress and utilities easements and alleys may be
utilized when certain conditions established in the city of Federal Way public works
development standaxds are met.
(2) All streets within the public rights-of-way shall be improved to the standards specified in
Chapter 19.135 FWRC, regarding required improvements to rights-of-way. Improvements to
private tracts, alleys, and ingress/egress and utilities easements shall comply with the city of
Federal Way public works department development standards.
(3) All streets abutting a land division shall be improved in accordance with Chapter 19.135
FWRC, and the city of Federal Way public works development standards regarding required
improvements.
(4) All traffic control devices within a land division shall be provided by the developer as
required by the director of public works.
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{� �Additional off-site street and traffic control improvements may be required to
mitigate impacts resulting from the land division.
Section 4. Chapter 19.135 is hereby amended to add a new section 19.135.251to read as
follows:
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19.135.251 Block Perimeters
Streets shall be provided to develop a street network with a block perimeter of no �reater than
2,640 feet as measured on centerlines This requirement may be modified if connections cannot
be made due to:
�a) Topo�raphical constraints.
�) Environmentally sensitive areas.
�c) Adjacent development not being conducive.
Section S.�,Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are declared separate and
severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of
this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall
not affect the validity of the remainder of the ordinance, or the validity of its application to any
other persons or circumstances.
Section 6. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 7. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective five (5) days after passage and
publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this day of
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MAYOR, LINDA KOCHMAR
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK, CAROL MCNEILLY, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.:
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 18, 2010
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
ITEM #:
SUBJECT: Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (Dash Point Road to South 284�' Street) Improvement
Project — Project Acceptance
POLICY QUESTION Should the Council accept the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (Dash Point
Road to South 284�` Street) Improvement Project constructed by SCI Infrastructure, LLC as complete?
Co1vn��E: Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
� Consent
❑ City Council Business
❑ Ordinance
❑ Resolution
MEETING DATE May 3, 2010 _
❑ Public Hearing
❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY Marwan Salloum,.P.E Deputy Works Director DEPT Public Works
Y Attachments: Memorandum to Land Use and Transportation Committee dated May 3`�, 2010.
Options Considered:
1. Authorize final acceptance of the Pacifie Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (Dash Point Road to
South 284`� Street) Improvement Project constructed by SCI Infrastructure, LLC in the amount of
$15,177,832.16 as complete.
2. Do not authorize final acceptance of the completed Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III
(Dash Point Road to South 284�' Street) Improvement Project constructed by SCI Infrastructure, LLC as
complete and provide direction to staff. •
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends forwarding Option 1 to the May 18, 2010 City Council Consent
Agenda far approval.
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: .I,r k yl�al�10 DIRECTOR APPROVAL: __���
[•��.,,.�cn� [�n��ocil committee counci►
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATTON Committee recommends forwarding Option 1 to the May 18, 2010 City
Council Consent Agenda for approvaL
Dini Duclos, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Jack Dovey, Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION "1 move to accept the Pacific Highway South HOY Lanes Phase 111 (Dash
Point Road to South 284`� Street) Improvement Project constructed by SCl lnfrastructure, LLC in the amount of
$15,177, 832.16 as complete. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BYCITYCLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DEIYIED l sr �
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactmeet reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED — 02/06/2006 RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 3, 2010
TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee
�
VIA: Brian Wilson, City Manager/Police Chief �" �
FROM• Marwan Salloum, P.E., Deputy Public Works Director
' Brian Roberts, P.E., Street Systems Project Engineer
SUBJECT• Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (Dash Point Road to South 284�' Street)
' Improvement Project — Project Acceptance
BACKGROUND:
Prior to release of retainage on a Public Works construction project, the City Council must accept the work as
complete to meet State Department of Revenue and State Department of Labor and Industries requirements. The
above-referenced contract with SCI Infrastructure, LLC is complete. The final construction contract amount is
$15,177,832.16. This is $1,396,977.84 below the $16,574,810.00 (including contingency) budget that was
approved by the City Council on Apri13, 2007.
Staffhad presented an incorrect project construction final contract amount of $15,153,162.28 at the Apri14, 2010
Council meeting and must seek Council approval for the correct contract amount of $15,177,832.16 before the
Contractor release of project retainage can be processed.
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