LUTC PKT 05-07-2001May 7, 2001
S:30 pm
City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
City Hall
Council Chambers
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4.
14EETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Approval of Minutes of the April 23, 2001, Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Code Amendment for Creating
Non-Conformance through Right of
Way Takes
B. Sign Compliance Update
Action
Action
McClung/lO minutes
McClung/lO minutes
FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Lake Grove Neighborhood Project
Report and Recognition
6. ADJOURN
Mega Church Code Amendment
Committee Members:
Dean McCo/gan
Jeanne Burb/dge
Er/c Fa/son
City Staff:
Kathy McO/ung, Director, Commun/ty Development Services
~andy Lyle, Adm/nistrat/ve Ass/stant
253.661.4116
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April 23, 2001
5:30 pm
City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
City Hall
Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
In attendance: Committee members Dean McColgan, Chair, Jeanne Burbidge and Eric Faison; Deputy Mayor
Linda Kochmar; City Manager David Moseley; Director of Community Development Services Kathy McClung;
Public Works Director Cary Roe; Deputy Director of Community Development Services Greg Fewins; City
Attorney Bob Sterbank; Assistant City Attorney Karen Kirkpatrick; Building Official Mary Kate Gaviglio; Street
Systems Manager Marwan Salloum; Traffic Engineer Rick Perez; Administrative Assistant Sandy Lyle.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair McColgan called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the March 5, 2001, meeting were approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment on any item not included in the agenda.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Public Parks Code Amendments (Recreation Facilities, Schools, Golf Courses/Driving
Ranges, Heights & Landscaping) - This Code Amendment addressed the need to improve upon the
current limitations regarding specific height and landscaping requirements for schools, public parks,
recreational facilities, golf courses, and golf driving ranges. The change is necessary in order to
logically provide for the improvement and addition of minor and supporting structures greater in height
than currently allowed bay the FWCC that are necessary and integral to the subject use, as well as
greater latitude in landscaping requirements due to the unique nature and functional requirements of
public parks and schools. The Committee m/sic the recommendation of adoption to the City Council at
its May 15, 2001, meeting.
B. Five-Story Wood Structure Ordinance - Many Cities are considering alternatives of
optimizing small building sites. Five-story wood-frame construction is one solution that has been used
in several cities including Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett. While not currently incorporated into
the uniform codes (this ordinance will be presented in the form of a code amendment to the Washington
State Building Code during the next cycle), five-story wood frame construction, where it has been
allowed, has an excellent life-safety record. Battalion Chief Jerry Thorson added that the ordinance
contains specific wording in fire accessibility. The Committee m/s/c recommended the City Council
adopt at its May 15, 2001, meeting.
C. Interlocal with Fire District - Prior to incorporation, the City entered into an Interlocal
agreement with the Federal Way Fire Department. Ten years later, the Interlocal no longer reflects how
we do business today. A new Interlocal was drafted to reflect current practices and to eliminate unclear
language. Such changes as updating code references and permit processes, timeframes for
reinspections, and a modification of the annual fire inspection schedule at Iow risk locations have been
included. The Committee m/sic the recommendation to adopt to the City Council at its May 15, 2001,
meeting.
D. Nautilus Neighborhood Traffic Safety Project - The Nautilus Elementary School
neighborhood residents have requested the installation of speed humps in the area due to high speeds
and cut-through traffic. A neighborhood meeting was held on October 5, 2000, to discuss alternative
traffic calming measures and the residents preferred the speed hump solution. Mail balloting was
conducted as a follow up requirement and 50% of the ballots returned favor the installation of speed
humps. The Committee m/sic an approval recommendation to the City Council at its May 1, 2001,
meeting.
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E. Federal Way High School Neighborhood Traffic Safety Project - Federal Way School
District staff have requested the installation of a raised crosswalk on South 308~ Street at 14th Avenue
South based on concerns of high traffic speeds and accidents. At that crossing there are no sidewalks,
poor shoulders and no crossing guards. In neighborhood meetings and a follow up ballot, 50% of
respondents favor the raised sidewalk as a traffic-calming device in this location. Battalion Chief Jerry
Thorson expressed the concerns of the Fire Department that raised crossings were difficult for heavy
fire trucks and equipment. The Committee m/sic an approval recommendation to the City Council at its
May 1, 2001, meeting.
F. 1999/2000 Pavement Markings Contract Retainage Releases - The final construction cost
for the 1999 Citywide Pavement Marking & Channelization project was $29,658, which was below the
approved construction contract budget of $36,240. The retainage amount was $1,482, of which
$541.12 will be deducted for non-acceptable work items leaving a balance of $941.81. The final
construction cost of the 2000 Citywide Pavement Marking & Channelization project was $20,942, which
is below the approved construction contract budget of $36,240. The retainage amount was $1,047.10
of which $306 will be deducted for non-acceptable work items leaving a balance is $741.10. The
Committee m/sic recommendation that the City Council approve at its May 1, 2001, meeting.
G. 2001 Asphalt Overlay Bid Award - The selection of streets scheduled for the 2001 Asphalt
Overlay have been selected from the Pavement Management Program. Five bids were received and
opened on April 4, 2001. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder was Woodworth and Company,
Inc., with a total bid of $1,369,845.11. The available budget including funds carried forward and the
2001 Structures Budget is $2,124,169. The Committee m/sic recommendation to the City Council to
approve at its May 1, 2001, meeting.
H. 23rd Avenue South Road Improvements Project Bid Award - Seven bids were received for
the 23rd Avenue South Road Improvement Project (South 316th Street to South 324t~ Street). The
lowest responsive, responsible bidder is DPK, Inc., with a total bid of $5,142,838.69. Available funding
for the project is $9,222,414. Reference checks on DPK, Inc., by both Entranco and City staff indicate
that the contractor has performed similar work. As a result, City staff believes DPK, Inc. can
successfully complete this project to the City's satisfaction. The Committee m/s/c recommendation to
the City Council to adopt at its May 1, 2001, meeting.
OTHER
Staff provided an update on the progress of work on the 320t~ project and on beautification work at 320t~
and Highway 99. As the project nears completion, decorative street lights are illuminated at night.
Islands will be complete before paving begins. Three of the four corners are complete at the
intersection and are very attractive. Pavement has been ground in preparation for paving, but weather
is critical to completion of the job. Signal poles should be delivered sometime in May to early June. The
contractor may be assessed liquidated damages for the delay in completion of the job on schedule.
The Pacific Highway South project has encountered some problems with the acquisition of Right of
Way, which is likely to cause the delay of construction until next year. Additionally, the State of
Washington is not sympathetic to our Comprehensive Plan vision regarding street trees. The State is
concerned about driver safety where trees are planted along state highways. Federal Way is only one
of several cities with similar issues with redevelopment along Pacific Highway South.
The new Assistant City Attorney, Karen Kirkpatrick was welcomed to the City.
Chair McColgan raised the issue of encouraging owners to maintain the landscaping at their places of
business.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 5:30 pm on May 7, 2001.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:15pm.
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CITY OF~~i~~
PO Box 9718
(253) 661-4000
Federal Way, WA 98063-9718
MEMORANDUM
TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee
FROM: Kathy McClung, Director of Community Development Services
David Mosele~i~ Man~ger
May 1, 2001
VIA:
DATE:
SUB]ECT: Code Amendment- Creating Non-conformances Through Right of Way Take
Development non-conformances are often created when the City purchases land to expand
public right of way. Building setback, parking, landscaping, and sign setback requirements are
often impacted by the new property line. The current Code language requires that a property
owner remedy the non-conformances at the time of any building expansion or if the property
improvements exceed 15% of the value of the improvements. This has become an increasing
concern for property owners who must meet the existing requirements should they make
changes to their buildings or site in the future.
The City Code does not currently provide property owners relief for this situation without going
through a lengthy and costly process of securing a variance. This issue makes it difficult to
reach agreement during the property negotiation stage of a construction project. Marwan
Salloum, Street Systems Manager has identified 25% of the properties in the Phase I Pacific
Highway project having non-conformance issues as barders to property negotiation.
The staff recommendation is to revise the non-conformance chapter to include relief from the
non-conformances created by the City through right of way acquisition unless the property is
redeveloping 75% of the value of the improvements.
Committee Action Required: Recommend approval to the full Council to add to the Planning
Commission work program for this year.
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CITY OF~
PO Box 97~8
(253) 661-4000
Federal Way, WA 98063-9718
TO:
FROM:
VIA:
DATE:
SUB]ECl:
MEMORANDUM
Land Use and Transportation Committee
Kathy McClung, Director Community Development Services
David Mo~ager
May 1, 2001
Sign Compliance Update
City staff continues to make progress closing nonconforming sign cases. The non-conforming
sign cases currently number 137, not including billboards. Sixty-six cases have been closed so
far this year. Approximately 1/3 of these cases required a citation before bringing the signs into
compliance.
Of the 137 cases remaining:
65 cases are miscellaneous, business, home businesses, churches, etc.
21 of the 65 have been cited
4 of the 21 have been appealed to Hearing Examiner
2 of the 4 have taken a decision to court
1 of the 4 has filed for a sign permit
2 of the 21 have sign permits pending
3 of the 21 have a boundary line adjustment Pending which will
determine their signage.
2 of the 65 are within the Pacific Highway construction area without sign
compliance agreements
· 26 cases are subdivision signs. No action has been taken on subdivision signs.
46 cases are apartment signs.
4 apartment cases have been cited
i apartment case has a permit pending
Code compliance staff are taking action on the miscellaneous signs and will soon start on
apartment signs. Single-family neighborhood signs will be our last priority.
The Sign Incentive Fund still has over $100,000 remaining. The City Council may want to
consider opening the program again to reimburse business owners who have brought their
signs into compliance.
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