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City of Federal Way
Citv Council
Land lJse/Trans()ortntion Committee
October 19. 1998
5:30pm
City Hall
Council Chambers
MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1 PUBLIC COMNŒNT (3 minutes)
4. COMMISSION COMNŒNT
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
land Use Permit/BuildingÆngineering Fee:,
Action
GavigliollS miD
B.
South 344th Street Vacation Request
Action
Miller/IS miD.
c.
SPA Phase III Trail Corridor SO% Design Ápf!füvai
Action
Millerll 0 min
D.
1998 Comprehensive Plan Update -
Site Specific Changes to Comp Plan Map
Action
Clark/Perezi90 min
6.
FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
SWManagement/Dept of Ecology Ordinance &
Manual Package
Open Cut of ROW vs Boring
Mirror Lake BasinIFlooding
NOIl Residential Design Gùidelines
Adult Entertainment Regulations
RTA Process
Endangered Species Act Update
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ADJOURN
Committee Members:
Phil Watkins, Chair
Jeanne Burbidge
Mmy Gates
City Staff
Creg ,'vIc'ore, Director, Community Development Services
Sandy Lyle, Administrative Assistant
253.661.4116
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City of Federal Way
City Council
Laud Use/Transportation Committee
October 5. 1998
5:30pm
City Hall
Council Chambers
SUMMARY
In attendance: Committee members Phil Watkins (Chair), Mary Gates and Jeanne Burbidge; Council Member Linda Kochmar;
Director of Community Development Services Greg Moore; Public Works Director Cary Roe; Assistant City Attorney Bob
Sterbank; Senior Planner Margaret Clark; Traffic Engineer Rick Perez; Surface Water Manager Jeff Pratt; Administrative
Assistant Sandy Lyle.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:32pm by Chairman Phil Watkins.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the September 21, 1998, meeting were approved as amended.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment on any non-agenda items.
4. COMMISSION COMMENT
There was no additional comment from any of the City Commissions.
5.
BUSINESS ITEMS
A. English Creek Maintenance Contract Award - English Creek is drainage from wetlands which abut the English Gardens
subdivision. It is open and visible behind the Aquatic Center and t1ows through the many apartment complexes along
Campus Drive. Staff recommends that the Committee authorize award of the contract to remove and dispose of
vegetation, noxious weeds, and debris and restoration of disturbed areas to Summit Tree Service in the amount of
$24,800 and approve a 10 % project contingency in the amount of $2,480. The Committee m/s/c recommendation of
approval to the Council at its October 6, 1998, meeting.
B. Washin~ton Wild Salmonoid Restoration and The Endangered Species Act - The first working draft of a statewide
salmon recovery strategy was presented to the Committee by Greg Moore. The document entitled Extinction is Not an
Option is an evolving document that the Joint Natural Resources Cabinet will continue to build upon and improve.
Review and feedback is required by October 16, 1998, and Mr. Moore will provide feedback from the City of Federal
Way.
C. 1998 Conwrehensive Plan Update - The Committee discussed Chapters 7 & 10, transportation changes to Chapter 20
and Subdivision and Chapter 22 zoning. It was noted that Lakehaven Utility District currently has no funding plan for
capital improvements but that one will be included in their updated Comprehensive Plan. The Committee's comments
included housekeeping items and text changes. The Committee requested some clarification and updates in the
Transportation chapter, which will be incorporated into the next meeting on this topic.
6.
FUTURE MEETINGS
Site specific requests will be discussed at the October 19, 1998, meeting.
7. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7: 15pm.
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FEDERAL WAY. WA 98003-6210
DATE:
October 14, 1998
TO:
Land Use and Transportation Committee (LUTC)
Phil Watkins, Chair
Jeanne Burbidge
Mary Gates
Greg Moore AICP ;1fV1
Director of Community Development Services
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Permit fees
The Department of Community Development Services and the Public Works Department are
proposing to revise fees for building, land use and engineering related permits and services.
Below is a summary listing of the issues. It is acknowledged that fee discussions are related to
the overall budget discussions and the LUTC may view them in that context and with the budget
discussions.
1. Building Permit Fees - Building related permits are typically covered under the
Uniform Building Codes with adopted schedules for fees. Enclosed is a memo from Mary
Kate Gaviglio, Building Official dated October 13, 1998 with attachment which address
building related fees, including Fire District Fees.
2. Land Use Fees - Land use proposed to be raised by an inflationary factor
covering the years since 1994 when the fees were last reviewed. Enclosed is a memo with
attachments from Kathy McClung, Deputy Director dated October 14, 1998 which
addresses land use fees.
3. Engineering Review Fees - Engineering review fees are also proposed to be
raised by an inflationary factor covering the years since 1994 when the fees were last
reviewed. Enclosed is a memo from Stephen Clifton, Development Services Manager
dated October 14, 1998 which addresses engineering review fees.
Enclosed are several documents:
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October 13, 1998 memo with attachments from Mary Kate Gaviglio, Building Official.
October 14, 1998 memo with attachments from Kathy McClung, Deputy Director.
October 14,1998 memo with attachments from Stephen Clifton, Development Services
Manager.
¡fyou have questions prior to the October 19th LUTC meeting you may contact:
Greg Moore at:
Kathy McClung at:
Mary Kate Gaviglio at:
Stephen Clifton at:
253.661.4106
253.661.4107 (land use fees)
253.661.4112 (building fees)
253.661.4109 (engineering fees)
Staff Recommendation:
Committee recommends to the full Council revisions to fee schedules as determined appropriate.
A resolution will be prepared to reflect the fees proposed by the committee and council. It is
recognized that this fee discussion will carry over in to the overall budget discussion.
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Land Use and Transportation Committee
Mary Kate Gaviglio, Building Official "'(V'I.~
Building and Fire Permit Fee Schedule
October 13, 1998
Subject:
Date:
Attached is a copy of a proposed fee schedule intended to revise the existing City of Federal Way
Fee Schedule. The proposed schedule would adopt fee restructuring for Federal Way Fire
Department annual permits as well as other fire department permits and plan review, update
hourly inspection rates for mechanical permits, adopt recent increases in electrical permit fees
approved by the Department of Labor and Industries, and adopt fee increases contained in the
1997 Uniform Building Code, Table l-A- Building Permit Fees. Adoption of the fee increases
included in the UBC effectively increases permit fees for mechanical permits.
Backl!round
Fire Department Fees
The Federal Way Fire Department, after conducting independent research, proposes to restructure
fees for annual fire permits as shown in the attachment. In addition, fees are established for plan
review and inspection for fire prevention system permits and building permits for which the
department provides these services. The fire department staff met with the Fire Commissioners
and received their approval to proceed with formal adoption by the city of the fees proposed in
the schedule. The department has never requested an increase in fees.
Mechanical Permit and Inspection Fees
The fees established for miscellaneous inspections in the 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code has
been increased. These inspection services include outside business hour inspections, re-
inspection fees and additional review of plans due to applicant changes or additions.
Furthermore, because mechanical permit fees are assessed on the same schedule as building
permit fees, the adoption of the new UBC fee schedule would effectively increase the mechanical
permit fees.
Electrical Permit Fees
This year the department of Labor and Industries raised their permit and inspection fees
approximately 3%. The cities we surveyed regarding electrical fees generally have fee schedules
that resulted in fees substantially higher than the state fee schedule. The adoption of the state fee
schedule will result in fees that in no way reflect an abnormally high cost to permit holders.
Land Use and Transportation Committee
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October 14, 1998
Building Permit Fees
Didn't the city council approve a fee increase in 1995?
In 1995, Council adopted a version of the of the UBC permit fee table that retained essentially
unchanged, the fees set out in the 1991 UBc. An increase of $7.00 was added to the base permit
fee and only affected permits with a valuation under $2,000. Prior to the increases contained in
the 1994 UBC, the fee table had not been updated since 1985.
What is the rationale for the fees in the table?
The Building Permit Fee table contained in the Uniform Building Code (UBC) has been
developed and maintained by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).
According to ICBO, the development of the fee schedule is based on the average costs associated
with maintaining a full service building department. Increases in the table are "...strictly based
on Consumer Price Index changes which have occurred since the last table was revised." (Quoted
from correspondence from ICBO date August 31, 1998.) They further indicate that the fees are
intended to support the wide variety of services which contribute to neighborhood quality (such
as code and sign code enforcement) and customer service (such as informational materials
development, pre-application conferences, and on-going customer support.)
How are fees assessed?
The fee table is a sliding scale system based on the valuation of the work as established by the
current year valuation table. This table, published in the ICBO trade magazine, "Building
Standards", is developed for ICBO by an independent research firm, R.S. Means, who also
provides construction cost data to the construction industry. The national standard is modified
for local use based on a comparison of regional cost data to the standard cost data, resulting in a
reduction (or increase) factor that can be used to modify the standard table values. The building
division currently uses this table as recommended by ICBO for determining project valuation.
How much would fees increase?
Because of the length of time preceding this change. fees would increase approximately 50%.
This large increase would be anticipated if an average of 3.5% increase in the CPI is viewed as
historically accurate for the period between 1985 and 1999.
What are other cities doing?
Every city in South King County is currently using the 1997 UBC fee schedule. Cities in other
areas of King County also consistently use the 1997 UBC fee table. King County has developed
their own fee schedule. Tacoma is currently is using the 1994 UBC fee table. Adoption of the
Land Use and Transportation Committee
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October 14, 1998
1997 fees would be consistent with the vast majority of jurisdictions in Washington State.
Are there other considerations?
The city relies heavily upon contractors to provide plan review services, especially during periods
of high activity as we have been experiencing over the last three years. Because the use of the
1997 UBC fee table is widespread throughout the state, contract review agencies and contractors
typically assess their fees based on the 1997 UBC fee schedule. We can anticipate paying
contractors more to do the review than we will collect in fees if we continue to operate under
older versions of the fee schedule.
In addition, we have hired contract help yearly since 1997 to assist with peak inspection
workloads between May and October. The intensity of construction activity and the many
incorporations that have occurred over the last five years has impacted the pool of qualified
inspectors. Not only have qualified inspectors been difficult to find, we have been unable to
retain them for the full season of peak activity as they seek permanent employment. As our
projects have become larger in scale and more complex in nature, it is increasingly important not
only to have qualified persons for inspection but to be able to retain them for the full term of the
project. The projects currently in the system will extend into late 2000.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION FIVE. FIRE CODE-ANNUAL PERMITS.
Type of Fee
Current Amount
Proposed Chan~e
Initial
Renewal
Process
Initial
Renewal
Carnivals or Fairs $98.00 $65.00 $20.00
1-10 Booths/Displays $100
11-20 Booths/Displays $150
20+ Booths/Displays $200
Compressed Gases $120.00 $ 80.00 $ 20.00 $100 $50
Cryogens; Storage, Use $187.00 $125.00 $20.00 $200 $132
Fire Hydrants and
Water Control Valves $98.00 $65.00 $20.00 No Charge
Flammable or Combustible Liquids
in underground tanks - See RCW Installation under Mechanical Code
Flammable or Combustible Liquids
Install, Remove, Abandon - Residential Tank $35
Hazardous Materials $187.00 $125.00 $ 20.00 $200 $132
Mall Covered (Temporary Uses)
Each event $ 98.00 $ 65.00 $ 20.00
Yearly $1,000.00 Annual Fee Annual Fee Annual Fee $1000 Annual Fee
Open Flame Devices in Marinas $98.00 $65.00 $20.00
Open Burning No Charge
Parade Floats $ 98.00 $ 65.00 $ 20.00 $100
Places of Assembly
50 - 299 Persons $ 98.00 $ 65.00 $ 20.00 $120 $80
300 - 999 Persons $112.00 $ 75.00 $ 20.00 $150 $100
1,000 or More Persons $150.00 $100.00 $ 20.00 $180 $120
50 - 299 & Candles/Open Flame $210 $140
300 - 999 & Candles/Open Flame $240 $160
1,000 & Candles/Open Flame $270 $180
Repair Garage & Flammable/Combustible Liquids $210 $140
Repair Garage & Flammable/Combustible Liquids & Hot-Work $300 $200
Repair Garage & Flammable/Combustible Liquids & LPG $300 $200
Repair Garage & Flammable/Combustible Liquids & LPG & Hot Work $390 $260
Current Amount
Proposed Change
Type of Fee
Initial
Renewal
Process
Initial
Repair Garage & Flammable/Combustible Liquids &
Spraying/Dipping & Hot Work
Repair Garage & Hot-Work
Repair Garage & Spraying/Dipping & Hot Work
All Other Permits (See Uniform Fire Code Section 105.8)
$390
$210
$300
$120
Renewal
$260
$140
$200
$80
Fire Department Annual Permit Fee entitles applicant to an initial inspection and one follow-up
inspection. Additional inspections required to secure compliance will be charged at a rate of
$47. OO/hour with a Y.z hour minimum.
PERMITS - CURRENT
For assistance with plan review and inspection of buildings
classified as Group A, B, E, H, I or Rl occupancy
.05 x the Building
Permit Fee
For assistance with plan review
Automatic Fire Suppression Systems
City Process Fee
System Permit Fee
Minus $20.00
For assistance with inspection of
Automatic Fire Suppression Systems
System Permit Fee
Minus $20.00
For assistance with plan review and inspection
of Fire Alarm and/or Detection Systems
System Permit Fee
Minus $20.00
PERMITS - PROPOSED CHANGE
Fire Department Review and
Inspection of Building Permits
.15 x Building Permit Fee
(Minimum Fee of$47.00)
Fire Prevention System Permits
Permit Fee
Plan Review Fee
$ 20.00
$ 20.00
$ 20.00
Per UBC Table I-A (Based on Valuation)
65% of FPS Permit Fee
City Retains $20.00 of Total Fee for Processing
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AMENDMENTS TO SECTION EIGHT. MECHANICAL CODE.
D. Other Inspection Fees
Current
Proposed
Change
$47.00
1.
Inspections outside of nonnal business hours, per hour
$42.00
2.
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Sec 116
$42.00
$47. 00
3.
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated,
per hour (Minimum charge - one-half hour)
$42.00
$47. 00
4.
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans or to
plans for which an initial review has been completed, per hour
(minimum charge - one-half hour) $42.00 $47.00
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION EIGHTEEN. ELECTRICAL CODE.
To calculate the inspection fees, the amperage is based on the conductor ampacity or the
overcurrent device rating.
Current
Proposed
Change
1. Residential.
a.
Single & two family residential (new construction)
1.
First 1300 sq. ft. or less
Each additional 500 sq. ft. or portion of
$60.00
$20.00
$62.00
$20.00
n.
Each outbuilding or detached garage inspected
with the service (see note)
$25.00
$26.00
Note: When not inspected at same time as service, refer to 'b' of this subsection.
b.
Multifamily residential (new construction)
Each service and/or feeder
Service Ampacity
0 to 200
201 to 400
401 to 600
601 to 800
801 and over
Current
Service Feeder
$65.00 $20.00
80.00 40.00
110.00 55.00
140.00 75.00
200.00 150.00
Proposed Change
Service Feeder
$67. 00 $20.00
83.00 41.00
1J 4.00 57. 00
146.00 78.00
208.00 156.00
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Single family or multifamily altered services, including circuits
Current Proposed Change
Service/Feeder Service/Feeder
$55.00 $57. 00
80.00 83.00
120.00 125.00
c.
1.
Service Ampacity
0 to 200
201 to 60
over 600
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Maintenance or repair of meter or mast
(no alterations to service or feeder)
Current
$30.00
Proposed Change
$31.00
d.
Single or multi-family residential circuits only (no service inspection).
$40.00
1.
1 to 4 circuits (see note)
$41.00
11
Each additional circuit
$5.00
$5.00
Note: Total fee per panel not to exceed 'c.i.' of this subsection Service/Feeder.
e.
Mobile homes; mobile home parks; and RV parks.
1.
Mobile home service or feeder only
$41.00
$40.00
11
Mobile home service and feeder
$67.00
$65.00
$40.00
$41.00
$25.00
$26.00
iii. Mobile home park sites and RV park sites
A. First service or feeder
B. Each additional service; or a feeder
inspected at same time as service
Note: For master service installations, see subsection '2'.
2. Commercial/Industrial.
Service/feeder; and feeders inspected at the same time as service (circuits included).
Current Proposed Change
Service/ Additional Feeder Service/ Additional Feeder
Feeder Inspected at the Feeder Inspected at the
Same Time Same Time
$40 $67 $41
50 83 52
60 156 62
70 182 73
95 235 99
115 287 120
160 313 167
a.
1.
Service/
Feeder
Ampacity
0 to 100
101 to 200
201 to 400
401 to 600
601 to 800
801 to 1000
over 1000
$65
80
150
175
225
275
300
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Current Proposed Change
11. Over 600 volts surcharge $50 $52
b. Altered services or feeders (no circuits).
1. Service Service/ Service/
Ampacity Feeder Feeder
0 to 200 $65 $67
201 to 600 150 156
601 to 1000 225 235
over 1000 250 261
11. Over 600 volts surcharge $50 $52
111. Maintenance or repair of meter or mast (no alteration of
service equipment) $55 $57
c. Circuits only.
1. First five circuits per branch
circuit panel $50 $52
11. Each additional circuit per branch
circuit panel $5 $5
Note: Total fee per panel not toe exceed 'a.i.' of this subsection service/feeder.
3. Temporary Services.
a.
Residential
$35
$36
b.
Commercialllndustrial- Service or Feeder Ampacity.
0 to 100
101 to 200
201 to 400
401 to 600
over 600
$40
$50
$60
$80
$90
$41
$52
$62
$83
$94
Each additional feeder inspected at the same time as service or first feeder, add 50 (50%)
percent of fee above.
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Current
Proposed
Change
4. Irrigation Machines, Pumps, and Equipment Irrigation Machines.
a. Each tower when inspected at same time as service & feeder $5 $5
b. When not inspected at same time as service & feeders - first six $60 $62
Each additional tower per 'a' of this subsection $5 $5
5. Miscellaneous - CommerciallIndustrial and Residential.
a. Thermostats.
1. First thermostat $30 $31
11. Each additional thermostat inspected at the same time
as first thermostat $10 $10
b. Low voltage fire alarm and burglar alarm.
1. First 4 zones. Includes nurse call intercom, security systems,
and similar low energy circuits and equipment $28 $36
11. Each additional zone over 4 $7 $10
c. Signs and outline lighting.
1. Firs sign (no service) $30 $31
11. Each additional sign inspected at the same time on the same
building or structure $15 $15
d. Berth at a marina or dock $40 $41
Each additional berth inspected at the same time $25 $26
e. Yard pole meter loops only $40 $41
Meters installed remote from service equipment: Inspected at same time
as service, temporary service, or other installations $10
$10
f.
Emergency inspections requested outside normal work hours.
Regular fee plus surcharge of
$75
$78
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Current
g.
Generators.
1.
500 KV A or less
$50
11.
Each additional 50 KV A or portion thereof
$10
h.
Annual permit fee for plant location employing regular electrical maintenance staff -
each inspection two hour maximum.
Fee Inspections Current Proposed Change
1 to 3 plant electricians $1,430 $12 $1,493 $12
4 to 6 plant electricians $2,860 $24 $2,987 $24
7 to 12 plant electricians $4,290 $36 $4,480 $36
13 to 25 plant electricians $5,720 $52 $5,974 $52
more than 25 plant electricians $7,150 $52 $7,468 $52
Current
1.
Carnival inspection.
1.
First field inspection year.
A.
Each ride and generator truck
$15
B.
Each remote distribution equipment, concession,
or gaming show
$5
C.
$75
Minimum fee
11.
Subsequent inspections.
A.
First 10 rides, concessions, generators, remote distribution
equipment, or gaming show $75
B.
Each additional ride, concession, generator, remote distribution
equipment, or gaming show $5
J.
Trip fees.
1.
Requests to inspect existing installations
$60
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Proposed
Change
$50
$10
Proposed
Change
$15
$5
$78
$78
$5
$61
Current Proposed
Change
11. Submitter notifies the department that work is ready
for inspection when it is not $30 $31
111. Additional inspection required because submitter has
provided wrong address $30 $31
IV. More than one additional inspection required to inspect
corrections; or for repeated neglect, carelessness, or
improperly installed electric work $30 $31
v. Each trip necessary to remove a noncompliance notice $30 $31
VI. Corrections have not been made in the prescribed time,
unless an exception has been requested and granted $30 $31
k. Double fees will be charged for:
1..
Installations that are covered or concealed before inspection.
11.
Failure to obtain an electrical work permit prior to beginning the installation
or alteration.
Exception: Electrical work permits for emergency repairs to existing electrical systems
shall be obtained the next business day.
1.
Progress inspections.
On partial or progress inspections, each Y2 hour
$30
$31
m. Plan review fee.
1.
Fee is 35 percent of the electrical work permit fee as determined
by this fee schedule, plus a plan submission fee of $50
$52
11.
Supplemental submissions of plans per hour or
fraction of an hour
$60
$62
n.
Other inspections.
Inspections not covered by above inspection fees shall be charged portal
to portal per hour $60
$62
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MEMO
TO:
Land Use Committee Members
Kathy McClung, Deputy CDS Director ~
FROM:
DATE:
October 14, 1998
RE:
Land Use Fees
Land use fees were last revised in 1992 with some minor
adjustments made in 1994. The proposal before you is to adjust
the fees by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which would result in
a 12.87% increase. Attached is a Land Use Fee Chart with the
current fees and the 12.87 increase. The Seattle Area CPI Mid
Year Index is as follows:
Year CPI Cumulative
1995 3.20% 3.20%
1996 2.90% 6.19%
1997 3.70% 10.12%
1998 2.50% 12.87%
Also attached is a Land Use Fee Comparison Chart. Land use fees
are applied differently in each city depending on the adopted
land use process, regulations, and the individual city's
philosophy. It is difficult to draw too many conclusions, since
in may cases the comparison is apples and oranges. Generally, it
has been accepted by many cities that the planning function of
the city is heavily subsidized by the general fund. Older,
established cities seem to have lower fees and newer cities
typically try to recover more of the actual cost.
The Committee may also want to consider a charge for pre-
application meetings which could be credited toward the
application fees when it becomes a formal application. There is
currently no fee for pre-application meetings. They are required
under the code for many types of land use permits. Substantial
work and research is committed by staff for these reviews. Not
all preapplication meetings result in a formal application. A
nominal fee of $300 would assure that some reimbursement is
covered for time spent on preapplications that do not materialize
into final projects.
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION NINETEEN. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE.
Adopt Uniform Building Code Table I-A as presently constituted or subsequently amended.
FEE TABLE PROPOSED CHANGE
TOTAL VALUATION CITY OF FEDERAL WAY FEE TABLE 1997 UBC FEE TABLE
$1.00 to $500.00 $22.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $22.00 for the first $500.00, plus $2.00 for each additioDal $23.50 for the first $500.00, plus $3.05 for each additional
$100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $100.00 or fractioD thereof, to and inciudiDg $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $45.00 for the first $2,000.00, plus $9.00 for each additional $69,25 for the first $2,000.00, plus $14.00 for each
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and inciudiDg $25,000.00 additioDal $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including
$25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $252.00 for the first $25,000.00, plus $6.50 for each $391.75 for the first $25,000.00, plus $10.10 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and includiDg
$50,000.00. $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $414.50 for the first $50,000.00, plus $4.50 for each $643.75 for the first $50,000.00, plus $7.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to aDd including additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000.00. $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $639.50 for the first $100,000.00, plus $3.50 for each $993.75 for the first $100,000.00, plus $5.60 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to aDd including additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and inciudiDg
$500,000.00 $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $2,039.50 for the fist $500,000.00, plus $3.00 for each $3,233.75 for the fist $500,000.00, plus $4.75 for each
$1,000,000.00 additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and inciudiDg additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to aDd including
$1,000,000.00. $1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $3,539.50 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus $2.00 for each $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus $3,65 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof. additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
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City of Federal Way Adopted Budget
1997/1998 Biennium
APPENDIX - FEE SCHEDULE
SECTION SEVEN. LAND USE FEES.
A.
IN ADDITION TO THE SCHEDULE, A FIRE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE FEE IN AN
AMOUNT EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE LAND USE FEE IMPOSED SHALL BE
CHARGED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY AND PAID TO THE FIRE DISTRICT. THE
FIRE FEE IS NOTED IN BOLD BENEATH EACH FEE.
Type of Fee
Current
Amount
Proposed12.87%
Increase
UP1 (Director's Approval)
Other minor site review at hourly rate
Interpretations/no fee
$40.00/per hour
over 25,000 sq. f1.
over 50,000 sq. f1.
over 100,000 sq. f1.
$1160.00 +
$ 58.00
$200.00
$350.00
$500.00
$1,309.00+
63.00
226.00
394.00
564.00
UP2 (Site Plan Review)
Land Surface Modification
$1190.00 +
$ 10.00/acre
$1,343.00+
$11.00/acre
Preliminary Plat
$4200.00 +
$ 50.00/acre
$4,740.00+
$55.00/acre
Final Plat
$210.00
$1,690.00
$237.00
$1,908.00
Boundary Line Adjustment
$ 790.00
$ 39.00
$ 100.00
$892.00
$ 44.00
$113.00
Boundary Line Elimination
(Lot Line Elimination - LLE)
Binding Site Plan
$1,270.00
$ 63.00
$1,333.00
$ 71.00
Short Subdivision
$1,270.00
$ 63.00
$1,333.00
$ 71.00
$1,603.00
$ 451.00
$1,354.00
$2,483.00
$4,966.00
$7,449.00
Shoreline Permit
over $ 15,000 value
over $ 50,000 value
over $100,000 value
over $500,000 value
over $1,000,000 value
$1420.00 +
$ 400.00
$1,200.00
$2,200.00
$4,400.00
$6,600.00
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City of Federal Way Adopted Budget
1997/1998 Biennium
APPENDIX - FEE SCHEDULE
Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
$3,400.00
$3,838.00
Shoreline (Exempt Determination)
$
50.00
$
56.00
Shoreline Variance
$2,250.00
$ 100.00
$ 5.00
$2,540.00
Process I - Applications
for radio tower and antenna
structures for use by
amateur radio operators,
required by Federal Way City
Code Section 22-1047(3)
$ 113.00
PW UPR4 Review
Residential Variances
$ 741.00+ $ 931.00
$ 63.00 $ 71.00
$ 200.00 $ 226.00
$ 350.00 $ 395.00
$ 500.00 $ 564.00
$ 529.00 $ 597.00
$ 1,338.00+ $1,510.00
$ 103.00 $ 126.00
$ 722.00 $ 815.00
$ 500.00 $ 564.00
$ 25.00 $ 28.00
$ 900.00 $1,016.00
$ 45.00 $ 51.00
$ 450.00 $ 508.00
$ 22.00 $ 25.00
$ 70.00 $ 79.00
$ 100.00 * $ 113.00
$ 100.00 * $ 113.00
$ 500.00 + $ 564.00+
$ 50.00/acre $ 56.00/acre
UP3 (Project Approval)
over 25,000 sq. ft.
over 50,000 sq. ft.
over 100,000 sq. ft.
PW UPR3 Review
UP4 (Hearing Examiner Approval)
SEPA Environmental
Checklist Only
SEPA Checklist as Part
of Project
SEPA Appeals
Appeal of Administrative Decision
Appeal of Hearing Examiner Decision
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
UP5 (Quasi-Judicial Rezones)
to RS Zone
$ 450.00 + $ 508.00+
$250.00/acre $ 282.00/acre
($11,000.00 Max.) ($12,450Max)
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City of Federal Way Adopted Budget
1997/1998 Biennium
APPENDIX - FEE SCHEDULE
to RM Zone
Current Proposed
Amount Increase
$ 650.00 + $ 737+
$800.00/ acre $903.00/acre
($17,400.00 Max.) ($19,639Max.)
$ 900.00 + $1,016.00+
$1,200.00/acre $1,354.00/acre
($18,500.00 Max.) ($20,881 Max.)
No Charge
$ 25.00/sign + $ 28.00/sign
$ 10.00 $11 .00
Type of Fee
to Commercial/Industrial Zone
Pre-Application Meeting
Signs
Each additional sign/same application
(Applicants seeking sign permits as part of the Downtown Revitalization Program - Sign Incentive
Program shall be exempt from the requirement to pay the sign permit fees set forth herein)
Temporary Signs
$ 25.00
$ 28.00
In-Home Day Care Facilities
12 or fewer attendees (Process I)
$ 25.00
$ 28.00
Home Occupation (Review Required)
Standard Permit
Planning Commission
$ 25.00
$ 50.00
$ 28.00
$ 56.00
Accessory Dwelling Units
$ 100.00
$113.00
* Appeal Fee shall be reimbursed in the event the reviewing authority determines
that the appellant has substantially prevailed in the appeal action.
B.
REFUNDS OF LAND USE FEES.
The Filing Fees as set forth in the Fee Schedule for the City are established to
defray the cost of posting and processing and the proceedings in connection with
a land use application. The Building and Zoning Director may authorize the
refunding of not more than eighty percent (80%) of the total application fees paid
provided the applicant presents a written request to withdraw or cancel prior to the
routing of the application for staff review.
.3.
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LAND USE FEE COMPARISON
Process Federal Way Des Moines Auburn Edmonds Kent Lakewood Olympia Redmond Renton SeaTac Shoreline Tacoma Tukwila
BLA 790 425 0 95 220 275 245 450 200 600 200
LLE 100 180
Short Plat 1270 800 150 127+ 11/10t 100 1200+ consult 275 per lot (P 2515+ 2461 1000 1] 80 PW(695) 3255+ 400/]ot 200
164 PW 110 PW+ 374/lot P( 486)+ 279/10t
55 trees?) 9]6+ Eng
Binding Site Plan 4900 300 1200+ consult 3300 + 63/]ot 1000 200
Prelim Plat 4200 1300 250 or 20/lot 502+ 11/]ot 500+ 20/lot 2250+ consult 1267+ 27/]ot 3300+63/10t+ 2000 4000+ 75/10t+ 3519+ 2600+ 75/lot 800+
whichever is (over 4 hrs) up to 992 P+ 11.50 5127+374/lot PW PW fees 31/lot+ over 10 75/lot
greater 10 acres PW 275 public
10-50 acres trees 15.5/10t hearing 1750
3500+
50+ acres 6000+
consult
Final Plat 1690 850 200 or 10/]ot 502+ 11/lot 250+ 20/]ot 2200+ 30/10t & 771 + lot fee 1000 2500+ up to 30 2765+ 19/]ot 1000
whichever is consult 17-55 lots 43/10t
greater depending on 3000+ 29/lot
number for 30+ lots
Shoreline 1420+ fee based 250 ]50 422 500+ based on value exempt 165 374 500 if less 96 exempt 500 550
on value 10/acre 770 base fee 1102 than 100,000 248 up to
1000 if more 10,000
2640 500,000
4400 1,000,000
Rezone RS zone 450+ 250 317 500+ 2205 6125 2000 if less Res 1347+ Res 1500+ 700
250/acre 10/acre than 10 acres I 79/acre 1 OO/acre
RM zone 650+ 3000 if 10-20 MF 2019+ MF 2000+
800/acre 4000 if 20+ & 646/acre ] OO/acre
Com zone 900+ postage Com 2694+ Com 6000+
1200/acre 987/acre 500/acre
Annexations no fee 300+ 420+ consult 770 less 400 up to 4 acres
advertising 5/acres 1100 988 if greater
5+ acres
Comp Plan Amend 500+ 50/acre 264 300 600+ consult 0 1330 1000 700
Zoning Text Amend no fee 264 840+ consult ]323 660
Process Federal Way Des Moines Auburn Edmonds Kent Lakewood Olympia Redmond Renton SeaTac Shoreline Tacoma Tukwila
Sign Surcharge 25 32 sign design
review charge
Zoning Verification no fee 1480+ consult 100
Letter 480 for minor
Site Plan 1160+ 159 44/hour 275 625 for 10,000 or 1000 6000
200/25,000 sq ft less
350/50,000 sq ft 2673 for 10-
500/1 00,000 sq 20,000
ft 2673 for 20,000+
283 for ea
additional 10,000
LSM 1190+ 10/acre 2000
SEPA 900 if SEP A Plats 850 85 for first 150 480+ consult 385 400 if less 300 0-250,000 300 325
only Non 1000 2.5 hrs than 100,000 500 500,000 400 bldgs
450 if part of + 10/1 OOOF A hourly after value 100 1,000,000 under 6,000
HE plan 1000 if more 1500 + 1000 bldgs
approval or sensitive to 20,000
areas 1500
20,000+
Process I (Hearing 2060 1000+ 200 264 500+ 2000 2080 4515 1500 600
Examiner) 8/1000 lot I O/acre
area
Design Review no fee minor 100 550
MF 400+
35/unit
non 400+
35/1000 ft
bldg
8/1000 lot
.
CITY OF ..
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~~ ~ 33530 1ST WAY SOUTH
(206) 661-4000
FEDERAL WAY. WA 98003-6210
DATE:
October 14, 1998
TO:
Land Use and Transportation Committee
Phil Watkins, Chair
Jeanne Burbidge
Mary Gates ~ ..,./"
Stephen Clifton, AI~ r--
Development Services Manager
FROM:
RE:
Proposed Changes to Permit Fee Schedule
The Department of Public Works Development Services Division receives fees as: 1) a portion of a
Land Use Process (see attached 1998 Land Use Fees list); 2) a flat rate for moving buildings, street
and/or easement vacations, right-of-way use permits, right-of-way code variance; and 3) a flat rate
plus an hourly charge for non land use development review of building permits such as commercial
and residential projects (see attached current Fee Schedule, Section Thirteen, Public Works, Item E).
During the land use process, i.e., SEPA, Use Processes 1,2,3 and 4, etc., the Department of Public
Works receives a portion of land use fees to cover costs associated with performing engineering plan
review related to such applications (see attached Land Use Fees list). As part of the land use process,
Public Works reviews conceptual Roadway, Grading, Drainage and Utility plans, Levell, 2 or 3
Downstream Analysis', Geotechnical Studies, Technical Information Reports and Transportation
Impact Analysis' (TIA), etc. The portion of the land use fee allocated to Public Works often does not
cover the work performed by Public Works staff on complex projects. As an example, the Public
Works Department receives $676 ($147 for SEP A and $532 for Use Process 3 review) for processing
a Use Process 3 (with SEP A) application. This equates to approximately 17 hours of review at the
current Public Works engineering plan review charge of $40 an hour. Many projects require 25 plus
hours to review both applications which include the initial submittal and reports, resubmittals,
revisions and requests for rnodifications to right-of-way or surface water requirements. When special
studies are required such as a TIA, the department easily exceeds the 17 hour threshold.
In an effort to increase the recovery ratio for the Department of Public Works, we are proposing to
charge an hourly rate for time spent above the number of hours the allocated flat rate covers. For
example, if Public Works Engineering Plan review (review of conceptual drainage, grading and
roadway plans, SEP A checklist, TIA, etc. ) takes 25 hours to review an Use Process 3 application, the
applicant would be charged an additional fee of $320 [25 hours - 17 hours (base allocation to PW) == 8
hrs x $40 (plan review rate) == $320) prior to issuance of the Use Process 3 decision or carried over
and added to fees collected when an applicant submits a building permit. This would result in the
Public Works Department collecting review fees for the actual time spent on land use applications,
thus, less complicated projects would pay less than larger more complex projects. Please note that the
dollar amounts referenced could change if the proposed fee increase using an inflationary factor is
adopted.
The Department of Public Works currently uses this process during the Building Permit Review
Process (See Section Thirteen of the attached Public Works current and proposed fee schedule).
The attached Public Works Fees Comparison chart compares fees listed in Section Thirteen of the
Federal Way Fee Schedule with sirnilar permit types in other Cities. In many instances, there is no
direct match to Federal Way's fee types. Several Cities assess various utility, water and sewer fees
and determine the fees based on lineal footage of utility installation. Engineering Plan review fees are
also determined as a percentage of the construction cost. As such, comparisons were made where
possible and some boxes of the table are blank due to the inability to find a close match.
1998 LAND USE FEES
Appeal of Administrative Decision $ 100.00
$ G70.00*
Appeal/Hearing Exam'r Decision
$ 100.00
$ 730,00*
BSP (Binding Site Plan)
Fire Dist
PW BSP Review
$778.00
$ 63.00
$492,00
BLA (Boundary Line Adjustment) $ 511.00
Fire Dist $ 39.00
PW BLA Review $ 279,00
LSM (Land Surface Modification) $ 816.00+
$ 1O.00/acre
PW LSM Review $ 374.00
LLE (Lot Line Elimination)
$ 100.00
PRE (Preapplication meeting)
No charge
SEP Checklist Only
Fire Dist
PW SEP A Review
$ 606.00
$ 45.00
$ 294.00
SEP Checklist (part of DRC project)
Fire Dist
PW SEP A Review
$ 303.00
$ 22.00
$ 147.00
SEPA Appeals
$ 70.00
SPL (Short Subdivision/Plat)
Fire Dist
PW SPL Review
$ 778.00
$ 63.00
$ 492.00
SMP (Shoreline Permit)
over $ 15,000 value
over $ 50,000 value
over $ 100,000 value
over $ 500,000 value
over $1,000,000 value
PW SMP Review
$ 892.00+
$ 400.00
$1,200.00
$2,200.00
$4,400.00
$6,600.00
$ 528.00
TOTAL = $1333.00
TOTAL = $829.00
TOTAL = $945.00
TOTAL = $472.00
TOTAL = $1333.00
* Appeal fee shall be reimbursed in the event the review authority determines that the appellant has substantially
prevailed in the appeal action.
SMP (Shoreline Cond Use Permit) $2,119.00
PW SMP Review $1,281.00
SMP (Shoreline Exempt Determ)
$ 50,00
SMP (Shoreline Variance)
PW SMP Review
$1,529.00
$ 721.00
SIGN
$ 25.oo/sign + $10 each additional in same application
SUB (Final Plat)
PW Final plat
$ 975.00
$ 715.00
TOTAL = $1690
Fire Dist
PW SUB Prelim plat
$2,307.00+
$ 50.oo/acre
$ 210.00 TOTAL = $4410
$1,893.00
SUB (Preliminary Plat)
UP 1 (Directors Approval)
Interpretations - No fee
Other minor site review - $ hourly rate ($40/hr)
UP 2 (Site Plan Review)
over 25,000 sqft
over 50,000 sqft
over 100,000 sq ft
Fire Dist
PW UP2 Review
$ 628.00+
$ 200.00
$ 350.00
$ 500.00
$ 58.00
$ 532.00
TOTAL = $1218.00
UP 3 (Project Approval)
over 25,000 sqft
over 50,000 sq ft
over 100,000 sq ft
Fire Dist
PW UPR3 Review
$ 741.00+
$ 200. 00
$ 350.00
$ 500.00
$ 63.00
$ 529.00
TOTAL = $1333.00
UP 4 (H/Exm'r Approval)
Fire Dist
PW UPR4 Review
$1,338.00
$ 103.00
$ 722.00
TOTAL = $2163.00
UP 5 (Quasi-Judicial Rezone)
Rezone to an RS zoriing district = $450,00 +
$250/acre - $11,000 max
Rezone to an RM zoning district + $650.00 +
$800/acre - $17,400 max
Rezone to a comni/indust zone district $900,00 +
$1,200/acre - $18,500 max
bldg\fees.doc
SECTION THIRTEEN. PUBLIC WORKS.
Type of Fee
A.
Building Moving and Oversize/Overweight
Vehicle Permit.
1.
Building moving through City.
2.
Building moving into or within City.
Pre-move inspection
3.
Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit
B.
Street and/or Easement Vacation Application
(This application is for 1-300 lineal feet.)
1.
Supplement plan review fee for every
100 lineal feet thereafter.
C.
Right-of-Way Use Permit.
(This permit includes 1 inspection.)
1.
Individual single family homeowner
applications.
2.
All other applications.
3.
Supplement plan review fee for
any and all permits.
4.
Supplement construction inspection for
any and all permits.
D.
Right-of-Way Code Variance Request.
E.
Development Review Fee.
Type of Fee
1.
Single Family.
2.
Short Subdivisions Construction Plans
(Up to 8 hours of review time)
a.
Supplemental plan review/
construction service fee.
Current
Amount
Proposed
Increase
$ 50.00 $56.00
$ 50.00 $56
$ 100.00 or $133 or
actual cost actual cost
$ 50.00 $56
$ 484.00 $546
$ 50.00 $56
$ 110.00 $124
$ 152.00 $172
$ 40.00/hour $45/hour
$ 35.00/hour $40
$ 50.00 and $56
recording fee
Amount
$ 40.00
$45
$ 320.00
$360
$ 40.00/hour $45
b.
Construction Inspection Fee
$ 35.00/hour $40/hour
3.
Subdivisions and Commercial/ $ 480.00
Industrial Developments Construction Plans
(Up to 12 hours of review time)
$540
a.
Supplemental plan review/
construction service fee
$ 40.00/hour $45/hour
b.
Construction Inspection Fee
$ 35.00/hour $40/hour
F.
Miscellaneous Public Works Permits and Services
(Same fee structure under Section Nine/Miscellaneous Fees)
G.
Recording Fee per chapter 36.198.010 RCWand
as amended and KC. Code 1.12.120 and as amended
SECTION FOURTEEN. RADON KITS.
TvDe of Fee
Amount
Delivery Fee
$ 20.00
$23
SECTION FIFTEEN. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACTIVITY.
Type of Fee
Amount
Permit Fee
$ 25.00
$28
I:\LUTCFEES.PW
PUBLIC WORKS PERMIT FEE COMPARISON
Process Federal Way Des Auburn Edmonds Kent Olympia Redmond Renton SeaTac Shoreline Tacoma King County
Moines
A. Building Moving $50 - Building $250 $100 +
& Moving through $40/Hour -
Oversize/Overweight City. Building
Vehicle Permit $50 - Building Moving
moving into or through City.
within City. $1 00 -
$100 or actual Building
cost for moving into or
Pre-move within City.
Inspection.
$50 -
Oversize/Overwe
ight Vehicle
Permit.
B. Street and/or $484 (1 "300 $500 $360 + cost $625 $250 $250 $93/Hour
Easement Vacation lineal feet) $50 of appraisal
for each add
100 lineal feet.
$50 -
Supplemental
plan review fee
for every 100
lineal feet
thereafter.
C. Right-of-Way $11 0 - Single $200 - non- $30 for first $140 1 /2 % of $93/Hour
Use Permit Family. paved 100 ft. + $5 Property
$1 52 - All other $100, Misc, for each add Value per
Applications. Poles $30 - 100 ft. month
$40/Hour - (Includes within paved
Supplemental One areas.
Plan Review Inspection)
Fee for any
and all
permits.
$35/Hour -
Supplemental
const.
inspection for
any and all
permits
#
Process Federal Way Des Auburn Edmonds Kent Olympia Redmond Renton SeaTac Shoreline Tacoma King County
Moines
D. Right-at-Way $50 and
Code Variance recording fee
Request
E. Development
Review Fee
Single Family $40
Short Subdivisions $320 (Up to 8 Included in Included $250 Based on $2,461 + 3% - 5 % $500 + $195 Subdivisions 65 % of Plan $93/Hour
Const. Plans hours of review land Use in land + 4% Lineal 374/lot of canst. ft>r - $1,116 For Review Fee.
time). Fee. Use Fee of feet, cost. Supplemental 12 hours of
$40/Hour Canst. square Review. review and
Supplemental Cost feet and inspections.
Plan per item
Review /construc for civil
tion Service Fee.
eng.
related
improvem
ents.
Short Plat Construction $35/Hour 2.2 % of est. Includ Based on Included in 5% of $83/Hour See Above Included as $93/Hour
Inspection Fee cost of ed as lineal Plan Canst. part of 65 %
improvement part of feet, Review Cost. referenced
the square Fee.. above.
4% feet and
Canst. per item
Cost. for civil
eng.
related
Improvem
ents.
..
Process Federal Way Des Auburn Edmonds Kent Olympia Redmond Renton SeaTac Shoreline Tacoma King County
Moines
Subdivisions and $480 (up to 1 2 Included as Included Same as $250 Based on Subdivision 3% - 5 % Subdivision - Subdivisions 65 % of Plan $93/Hour
Commercial Industrial hours of review part of land in land Initial + 4% lineal s - of canst. $1,528- - $1,116 for Review Fee
Development time. Use Fee. Use Fee application. of feet, $5,127+ cost. $1,651 12 hours of
Construction Plans $40/Hour - Canst. square $374/lot. $83/Hour for review and
Supplemental Cost feet and Resubmitals inspections.
plan per item Commercia and Revisions.
review /Construc for civil 1-$120% Commercial
tion service fee.
eng. of Building Commercial - - $93/Hour
related Permit Fee $800 - $4,200
improvem depending on
ents. acreage.
$1 60 - $480
for Traffic
Review
Subdivisions and $35/Hour 2.2 % of est. Includ Based on Included in 5% of $83/Hour See Above Part of 65 % $93/Hour
Commercial cost of ed as Lineal Plan Canst. referenced
Inspection Fees improvement part of feet, Review Fee Cost. above.
the square
4% feet and
Canst. per item
Cost for civil
eng.
related
improvem
ents.
F. Miscellaneous PW Same as
Permits and Section
Services. Nine/Miscellan
eous Fees.
G. Recording Fee
Per Chapter
36.198.010 RCW
and as amended and
K.C. Code 1.12.120
and as amended.
Right-ot-Way $25 $50
Activity Fee
.
CITY OF -
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DATE:
October 8, 1998
TO:
Phil Watkins, Chair
Land Use/Transportation Committee
~~
FROM:
Ken Miller, Street Systems Manager
SUBJECT:
South 344th Way Street Vacation Request
BACKGROUND
The Quadrant Corporation has petitioned the City to vacate approximately 8,750 square feet of right- of-
way, located adjacent to South 344th Way, between Weyerhaeuser Way South and South 344th Street.
See the vicinity map in the attached staff report for exact location.
The Quadrant Corporation is developing the two properties which abut the areas requested to be
vacated, and are reconstructing South 344th Way into a 3-lane roadway, with curb and gutter, sidewalk,
and a landscaping strip, etc. Granting the vacation would provide for better coordination with the
roadway work on South 344th Way improvements, and allow for uniform landscaping and grading along
South 344th Way and the adjacent properties.
The petitioners have met all the applicable mandatory criteria, and as well as the discretionary criteria
required for granting the vacation request (see attached staff report for further details). Therefore staff
recommends granting the vacation request, subject to a reimbursement to the City of 50% of the
appraised fair market value of the land.
RECOMMENDATION:
Forward the following recommendations to the November 3, 1998 Council meeting.
3)
Proceed with the street vacation request for South 344th Way.
Approve the Resolution for fixing the date and time of the Public Hearing (December 1, 1998
council meeting at 7 :00 p.m.).
Approve the street vacation request at the public hearing, subject to 50% reimbursement of the
appraised fair market value of the land.
1)
2)
K:\LUTC\ 1998\344STV Ac.MEM (PSK)
10/19/98 LUTC Meeting
City of Federal Way
Public Works Department
STAFF REPORT
TO THE LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
PETITION FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF SOUTH 344m WAY
Federal Way File No. ROW 98-0109
DATE:
October 2, 1998
PROPOSED ACTION:
Petition for vacation of a portion of South 34#h Way
PETITIONER:
The Quadrant Corporation
LOCATION:
See attached vicinity map, legal description and vacation map
REPORT PREPARED BY: Pearl Kronstad, Streets Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Grant Vacation
I.
BACKGROUND
The Quadrant Corporation has petitioned the City to vacate a portion of South 344th Way, between
Weyerhauser Way South (32nd Avenue South) and South 344th Street (see vicinity map, legal
description (Exhibit A), and accompanying map of area to be vacated (Exhibit B) for exact
location). The right-of-way width in the area requested for vacation, which abuts the roadway.
is in excess of one hundred (100') feet. The ultimate roadway section for a principal collector
(South 344th Way's functional classification), according the City's Comprehensive Plan, requires
seventy-eight (78) feet of right-of-way (see attached figure 111-6. Section K). The street vacation
is being sought as a means to enable continuity of grading and landscaping along South 344th Way
for abutting property owners. The two areas sought for vacation are two hills which abut the
current roadway. It appears that when the right-of-way was established for South 344th Way, the
two hills were included in the right-of-way rather than graded to match the roadway grade, which
resulted in a non-uniform right-of-way width in that section of roadway. Vacating the requested
areas of right-of-way would not interfere with the current or future function of the roadway..
II.
COMPLIANCE WITH CRITERIA DESCRIBED IN THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY ORDINANCE NO. 91-107
A. Mandatory Criteria:
Criteria (#lA-#lC) are mandatory and must be met before a petition for a street vacation may be
approved:
Criteria #IA - The vacation provides a public benefit or is for a public benefit. The benefit
may include economic or business support the community as a whole derives
from the abutting property owner.
The vacation would allow the abutting property owner to grade and install landscaping consistent
with other property owners, and also create a uniform right-of-way along this corridor. It would
also reduce the City's landscape maintenance costs by transferring it to the property owners.
Criteria #IB - The street, alley or portion thereof is no longer required for public use.
The right-of-way width in the area requested for vacation is in excess of one hundred (100') feet.
The ultimate roadway section for a principal collector (South 344th Way's functional
classification), as stated in the City's Comprehensive Plan, requires seventy-eight (78) feet of
right-of-way (see attached figure 111-6, Section K). Therefore, the area requested to be vacated
is not required for public use.
Criteria #IC - The vacation does not abut a body of water, such as a river, lake, or salt
water, except for a public purpose such as a park or port facility and which
reverts to a public authority.
This right-of-way is not located in the vicinity of a body of water, therefore this criteria is not
applicable.
B. Discretionary Criteria:
Compliance with the following criteria is not mandatory. but the council must consider them in
making its decision.
Criteria #2A - The vacation meets the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan's general
purposes and objectives.
The City's Comprehensive Plan only requires seventy-eight (78) feet of right-of-way for this
classification of roadway, and the remaining right-of-way width will be a minimum of one-
hundred (100) feet after the vacation. Therefore, the vacation meets this criteria.
Criteria #2B - The vacation provides for an exchange of public property in the public
interest.
There is no exchange of public property associated with this vacation petition.
Criteria #2C - Whether conditions may so change in the future as to provide a greater use
or need than presently exists.
The excess right-of-way remaining after the vacation is adequate for any future expansion of the
existing facility.
Criteria #2D - Whether objections to the proposed vacation are made by owners of private
property (exclusive of petitioners) abutting the same.
The petitioners are the sole abutting property owners of the area to be vacated. and therefore there
are not objections to this petition.
Criteria #2E - The vacation would not interfere with future development or access to other
existing or future developments.
Since the remaining right-of-way width after the street vacation is greater than is required by the
City's Comprehensive Plan, this vacation will not interfere with future development, and has no
effect on access to other existing or future developments.
III.
RECOMMENDATION
All criteria as set forth in Ordinance 91-107 for granting a street vacation has been met. The
amount of 50% of the appraised value (based on an appraisal acceptable to the City) of the land
will be required as payment to the City. Staff recommends the petition for street vacation of a
portion of South 344th Way, between Weyerhaeuser Way South (32nd Avenue South) and South
344th Street, be granted.
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THAT PORTION OF
S. 344TH WAY TO BE VACATED
Those portions of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 22, Township 21
North, Range 4 East, W.M., King County, Washington, being more particularly described as
follows:
BEGINNING at a point opposite of Highway Engineer's Station (Hereinafter referred to as
H.E.S.) 5+00 and 50 feet northwesterly, when measured at right angles to the F line as shown on
Washington State Highway Commission Plans for "SR 18 - MP 0.18 to MP 1.21 - JCT. SR 5 to
So. 344th Street Interchange";
THENCE northeasterly to a point opposite H.E.S. 6+50 and 80 feet northwesterly of said F line;
THENCE northeasterly parallel with said F line to a point opposite H.E.S. 7+00 and 80 feet
northwesterly of said F line; '"
THENCE northeasterly to a point opposite H.E.S. 8+00 and 60 feet northwesterly of said F line;
THENCE southwesterly to the POINT OF BEGINNING;
TOGETHER WITH the following described portion of said northwest quarter of the southwest
quarter of Section 22:
BEGINNING at a point opposite H.E.S. 4+50 and 50 feet southeasterly when measured
at right angles to said F line;
THENCE northeasterly to a point opposite H.E.S. 6+00 and 80 feet southeasterly of said
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THENCE northeasterly to a point opposite H.E.S. 7+50 and 50 feet southeasterly of said
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THENCE southwesterly parallel with said F line to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
See attached Exhibit "B".
Written by: C.A.F.
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SUBJECT:
BPA Phase III Trail Corridor 50% Design Approval
BACKGROUND
Parametrix, Inc., the City's Engineering Consultant, has developed three trail alignments for the BPA
Phase III Trail Corridor. The difference between the three alignments is the portion from the end of
BP A Trail Corridor Phase II at 6th A venue Southwest, to the top of the hill opposite the King County
Aquatics Center. The remainder of the trail follows the existing trail alignment, with some minor
adjustments to meet the design criteria.
Two public meetings were held to obtain input on a preferred alternative for the north end of the trail.
One meeting was held at City Hall on May 27th, and the other was held on June 16th at Sherwood Forest
Elementary School, aimed primarily at obtaining input from Campus Estates and Campus Highlands
residents. Staff received 22 written responses from the Citizens; 11 responses favored Alignment' A',
3 responses favored Alignment' B " 4 responses favored Alignment' C', and 5 responses were
undecided. Attached is list of advantages and disadvantages for each alternative.
The three options were presented to the Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Committee
on May 27t\ prior to the first public meeting, and again on September 14th (attached is the memo to the
committee) to discuss the results of the public meetings. Based on t~e three options presented and the
overall public response, the Committee recommended Alignment' A' as the preferred alternative. The
three alignments will be presented by staff at the October 19, 1998 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Forward the following recommendations to the November 3, 1998 Council meeting for approval.
1)
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Select Alignment 'A' as the preferred alternative.
Proceed with the final design of Alternative' A'.
The project will be brought back to the committee at 90% completion.
Proceed with right of way acquisition for the project.
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Alignment A
Advantages:
Greatest separation from Campus Drive
Most obvious link to Phase II of trail
Most gentle climb up hill
Reasonable side slopes, requiring few retaining walls
Disadvantages:
Requires Campus EstatesIHigblands easement for 850' of trail
Requires removal and rep1aœment of some trees
Alignment B
Advantages:
Some separation from Campus Drive
Some link to Phase II of trail
Reasonable side slopes, requiring few retaining walls
Disadvantages:
Steep grade for entire climb up hill
Requires Campus EstateslHighlands easement for 550' of trail
Requires removal and replacement of some trees
Alignment C
Advantages:
City owns property required to climb hill
Little removal ofvegetation
Disadvantages:
Little linkage with Phase II of trail
. -- Substandard (tight) curves will require a variance
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CITY COUNCIL
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Date:
September 14,1998
Place:
Administration Conference Room
Time:
5:30 p.m.
From:
Jon Jainga, Park Planning and Development Manager
Subject:
BP A Phase III, Trail Corridor Design
Background:
Consultant:
February 1998, the City of Federal Way Public Works Department hired the engineering finn
Parametrix, Inc., Sumner, W A. to develop the trail alignment for the BP A Trail Comdor Phase
III.
Open House/Public Comments:
On May 27 and June 16, the City hosted two public meetings regarding the design proposals for
the BPA Trail phase III. The City's consultant presented three trail alignment proposals and
answered questions from the community. Engineering Consultant, Dan McReynolds of
Parametrix, Inc, displayed the conceptual designs of Trail Alignments 'A', 'B' and 'C'. The City
received twenty-two public comments indicating their approval or concerns on the three possible
trail alignments. Public Works staff summarized the citizen comments and charted the
tabulations for alignment for 'A', 'B' and 'C'. Trail alignment 'A' received 11 votes,Trail
alignment 'B' received 3 votes, and Trail alignment 'C' received 4 votes, 5 votes were
undecided.
Attached are the public comments sheets.
Dan McReynolds ofParametrix, Inc. and Ken Miller, Public Works Street Manager, will present
and describe the three trail alignments.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
October 15, 1998
To:
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTe)
FROM:
Rick Perez, Traffic Engineer
SUBJECT:
1998 Comprehensive Plan Update -- Follow-up to October 5, 1998 Land Use
Transportation Committee Meeting
At to the October 5, 1998 Land Use Transportation Committee (LUTe) meeting, the LUTC requested
that staff come back to the October 19, 1998 meeting with revised language to Federal Way City Code
(FWCC) Chapter 22, Section 22-1542 regarding width of driveways for three-car garages associated with
single family residences. The LUTC also requested to see the proposed revisions to Chapter 3
(Transportation) of the Comprehensive Plan and to FWCC Chapter 22. Section 22-1543 pertaining to
Access Management Standards,
This follow-up information will be distributed at the beginning of the October 19, 1998 LUTC meeting.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
October 12, 1998
To:
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC)
FROM:
Margaret H. Clark, AICP, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:
Site Specific Requests
I.
INTRODUCTION
The following is an analysis of six site specific requests for changes to the comprehensive plan
designations. Seven requests were originally received (Exhibit A). However one of these requests (Site
No.2) was withdrawn by the applicant early in the process. Two of the six remaining requests are for
preannexation comprehensive plan designations for properties within the Potential Annexation Area
(PAA) and four requests are for changes to existing comprehensive plan designations. Each request
includes a description of the specific request, the planning division's recommendation to the planning
commission and the planning commission's recommendation to the city council.
II. REQUESTS
Site Specific Request #1 - Weyerhaeuser/Federal Way Fire Department Request for Annexation of
19.2 Acres
Location:
Parcell - north of South 320th Street and east of 1-5 (Exhibit B)
Proponent:
Weyerhaeuser Company and Federal Way Fire Department
Request:
Preannexation comprehensive plan designation and zoning for 19.72 acres as
Multifamily and RM 3600 respectively.
Existing King County
Comprehensive Plan:
Urban Residential- > 12 du/ac: and Commercial Outside of Centers
Existing King
County Zoning:
R-18 (18 units per acre) and Office
Proposed Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan: Multifamily
Proposed Federal Way
Zoning: RM 3600 (Multifamily - one unit/3,600 sq. ft.)
Planning Staff Recommendation:
Establishment of pre-annexation Multifamily
Comprehensive Plan designation and RM 3600 zoning.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Concur with staff
Comprehensive Plan Designation Analysis
Surrounding Land Use/Zoning - The annexation area includes both undeveloped and developed property.
The developed property is a fire station for the Federal Way Fire Department. The majority of the site
(14.7S acres) is zoned R- 18 which results in the potential for development of up to 18 units per acre. The
western portion ofthe site comprised of two parcels totaling 4.97 acres is zoned Office. Pursuant to King
County Code (KCC), Section 2IA.I4 - Mixed Use Development, townhouses and apartments are allowed
in the Office zone as part of a Mixed Use Development with a base density of 36 units per acre. The
proponent has requested that the zoning be established at RM 3600 (equivalent to 12 units per acre).
Based on the requested RM 3600 zoning, the annexation would result in a reduction from the planned
density. The existing fire station is a permitted use within the City's RM 3600 zone. The zoning south of
the site is OP-I - Office Park 1.
The annexation area is within the adopted City of Federal Way Potential Annexation Area.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies - The proposed comprehensive plan
amendment is consistent with the following goals and policies:
Goal or Policy Comments
LUP9 Designate and zone land to provide for Consistent. The majority of the site is zoned
Federal Way's share of regionally- for 18 units per acre. The proposal is to zone
adopted demand forecasts for the entire site for 12 units per acre which
resideDtial, commercial, and industrial should result in less density after aDnexation.
for the next 20 years.
LUP23 Support multiple family development Consistent. TraDsportation, public facilities,
with transportation and capital facilities and utilities are all available iD this area.
improvements.
Environmental Analysis
Sensitive Areas - The Comprehensive Plan identifies a wetland near the western edge of the site. The
King County Sensitive Area Map Folio identifies the presence of wetland - Hylebos Creek No.4. It is a
Class 2 wetland about 4.6 acres in size. The City's environmental mapping also indicated this same
wetland area as a geologically hazardous area. These environmental hazards are located off the
annexation area, but may affect future development because of sensitive area setbacks.
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Most ofthe site is covered with Douglas fir and Alder about 40 feet in height and shrub understory. The
soils are Alderwood gravelly sandy loam. There are no significant slopes. Of the 19.72 acre site, 1.14
acres is occupied by the Federal Way Fire Department fire station.
Availability of Utilities & Streets
Sanitary Sewer:
Public Water:
Storm Drainage:
Improved Streets:
Sidewalks:
Access:
Yes, provided by Lakehaven Utility District.
Yes, provided by Lakehaven Utility District.
No, open ditch drainage.
No, wide shoulders with striped edges. Street improvements will be required when
the property develops.
No, paved road shoulder.
Yes, available from South 320th Street. South 320th Street is a principal arterial. A
yellow flashing light is located in front of the fire station. A signal is located at the
intersection ofWeyerhaeuser Way South.
Availability of Public Services
Police:
Fire/Emergency
Medical:
Schools:
Yes, can be provided by City of Federal Way.
Yes, the Federal Way Fire Department has one of their stations located within the
proposed annexation area.
Yes, provided by Federal Way School District.
Lake Dolloff Elementary, Kilo Junior High
School. and Thomas Jefferson High School.
Projections for Population and Employment
This Comprehensive Plan amendment request for RM 3600 zoning would decrease the density of the site
from 18 units per acre (R-18 zoning) and from 36 units per acre (Office zoning) to 12 units per acre (RM
3600 zoning).
The fire station presently employs 12 firefighters and staff. No change is anticipated as a result of the
annexation
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Site Specific Request #3 & 4 - Weyerhaeuser Annexation and Request for Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
Location:
Proponent:
Request:
Parcel 2 - North ofHwy 18 at about 38th Avenue South (Exhibit C)
Weyerhaeuser Company
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Preannexation comprehensive plan designation and zoning for 18.42 acres
(Exhibit D) as Single Family High Density and RS 9.6 (Single Family - one
unit/9,600 sq. ft.) respectively (northern portion).
Comprehensive Plan amendment for 20 acres (Exhibit E) from Office to Single
Family High Density and rezone from OP-I- Office Park 1 to RS 9.6 (Single
Family - one unit/9,600 sq. ft.) (Southern portion).
2)
Existing
Comprehensive Plan:
Existing Zoning:
Proposed
Comprehensive Plan:
Proposed Zoning:
North parcel: Urban Residential 4-12 du/ac (King County designation)
South parcel: Office (Federal Way designation)
North parcel: R-4 (King County zoning)
South parcel: OP-I (Federal Way designation)
Single Family High Density
RS 9.6 (Single Family - one unit! 9600 sq. ft.)
Planning Staff
Recommendation:
For the North Parcel, support the preannexation Single Family High Density
designation and RS 9.6 zoning.
For the South Parcel, support the comprehensive plan redesignation from Office
to Single Family High Density and rezone from Office Park 1 to RS 9.6 zoning.
Planning Commission
Recommendation: Concur with staff
Comprehensive Plan Designation Analysis
Surrounding Land Use/Zoning - The 38.42 acres are currently undeveloped. The land uses to the north
are developed at low densities with single family uses. The existing neighborhood is made up of small
homes on large lots, many of which front along North Lake. The southern parcel is undeveloped and
abuts SR-18.
Proposed zoning for the north parcel is equivalent to the existing R-4 King County zoning. The
Comprehensive Plan designation would also be consistent with that of King County. The south parcel
(already within the City of Federal Way) is proposed to be rezoned from OP-I to RS 9.6 and the
Comprehensive Plan designation changed from Office to Single Family High Density. Retaining Office
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zoning would likely create office traffic through the middle of this neighborhood in order to reach the
office uses. This is because SR-18 has limited access directly to the southern portion of the site. The
south parcel change results in a shift in land use from a business land use to a residential land use. This is
a reduction from the planned land use intensity.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
North Parce/- The proposed amendment is relevant to the following goals and policies:
Goal or Policy Comments
LUP9 Designate and zone laDd to provide Consistent. The site is zoned R-4 (4 units/ acre).
for Federal Way's share of The proposal is for RS 9. 6 zoning which is
regionally-adopted demand forecasts equivalent to the existing zoning. When property
for residential, commercial, and is annexed, the annexing jurisdiction is expected
industrial for the next 20 years. to accommodate the population which would
have been previously accounted for.
South Parce/- The proposed amendment is relevant to the following goals and policies:
Goal or Policy Comments
LUPI5 Protect residential areas from Consistent. The area to the north is presently zoned
impacts of adjacent non-residential residential under King County and is proposed to
uses be annexed to the City with RS 9.6 zoning. Because
there is limited access from SR-I8 to the southern
parcel, without a change in zoniDg from OP-1 to RS
9.6 for the south parcel, this would result in office
traffic through a residential area.
Environmental Analysis
Sensitive Areas - As can be seen in the attached maps, these two parcels are separated by a road, but for
purposes of description, they will be treated as one. The site is generally flat, containing one forested hill
and numerous depressional areas of low relief. The steepest slope is approximately 35 percent. The soils
are mapped primarily as Alderwood gravelly sandy loam 0 to 6 percent slopes, but also contains muck
inclusions in the wetland areas.
The site is located south of North Lake and contains numerous wetlands. Flagging on the site indicates
that a wetland delineation has been conducted. Two large predominately forested wetlands are visible
from a trail that bisects the site. There are also canopy breaks in the forest, which is indicative of
additional wetlands on the site. These additional wetlands are likely to be classified as palustrine scrub/
shrub and emergent wetlands. In total, about 10 to 15 percent of the site is covered by wetlands. Future
development will be affected by setbacks from these on-site wetlands.
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The King County Sensitive Area Map Folio identifies the nearby presence of wetland - Hylebos Creek
No.7, also known as North Lake. Based on the King County wetland classification system, North Lake is
a Class 2 wetland about 10.3 acres in size. The City's environmental mapping indicates the adjacent sites
also contain wetland and waterfowl habitat.
The site is forested with a shrub and herbaceous understory. The tree height is about 40 feet. Dominant
vegetation at the site is Douglas fir, western red cedar, Indian plum, salmonberry, sword fern, salal, and
hardhack.
Availability of Utilities & Streets
Sanitary Sewer:
Public Water:
Storm Drainage:
Improved Streets:
Sidewalks:
Access:
No, not in the immediate area, but the site is within the Lakehaven Utility District
sewer servIce area.
Yes, provided by Lakehaven Utility District.
No, open ditch drainage.
Yes, a small portion of the north parcel fronts along South 334th Street. This is a
narrow two-lane road with paved and striped shoulders. The south parcel fronts along
Highway 18. Further improvements will be required when the property develops.
No, widened shoulders are located on South 334th Street.
Yes, available from South 334th Street, but restricted from Highway 18. Access to the
site will be via Weyerhaeuser Way.
Availability of Public Services
Police:
Fire/Emergency
Medical:
Schools:
Yes, could be provided by Federal Way Police Department.
Yes, provided by Federal Way Fire Department.
Yes, provided by Federal Way School District.
Lake Dolloff Elementary, Kilo Junior High, and Thomas Jefferson High School.
Projections for Population and Employment
The annexation area is within the adopted City of Federal Way Potential Annexation Area. The
annexation area would add the potential for 83 single family residential units (on 18.42-acres, based on
gross land area). The rezone of20 acres of land already within the City would also add the potential for
90 single family residential units (based on gross land area). A total of 173 potential dwelling units could
result from this annexation/rezone. However, it is unlikely that these parcels would achieve that number
of units because of wetland, wetland buffer, and road requirements.
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SITE SPECIFIC
REQUEST #4
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Site Specific Request #5 - Waremart
Location:
Northwest corner of 1st Way South and Campus Drive (Exhibit F).
Proponent:
City of Federal Way (per July 26,1990, concomitant agreement).
Request:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 14 acres from Neighborhood Business to
Community Business and rezone from BN - Neighborhood Business to BC-
Community Business to be consistent with concomitant agreement.
Existing
Comprehensive Plan:
BN (Neighborhood Business)
Existing Zoning:
BN* (Neighborhood Business)
Proposed
Comprehensive Plan:
Community Business
Proposed Zoning:
BC* (Community Business)
*with concomitant agreement
Planning Staff
Recommendation:
Support the request for a comprehensive plan amendment from Neighborhood
Business to Community Business and rezone from BN - Neighborhood Business
to BC - Community Business.
Planning Commission
Recommendation: Concur with staff.
Comprehensive Plan Designation Analysis
Surrounding Land Use/Zoning - To the north of the site is RS 35.0 zoning (Residential- one unit/35,000
sq. ft) which has been developed as ballfields. In this area is also located Panther Lake which is a
regional storm drainage facility. To the south of the site is RM 2400 (Multifamily - one unit/2400 sq. ft.)
and OP - Office Park. The RM 2400 zoned property is developed with multifamily dwellings and the OP
zoned property is vacant. To the east of the site, the zoning is a mixture of OP - Office Park, RM 1800
(Multifamily - one unitll ,800 sq. ft.) and BN - Neighborhood Business developed with an elementary
school, bank, and multifamily units. To the west of the site is an RS 7.2 zone (Residential- one unit/7200
sq. ft.) developed as single family dwellings.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
There is an existing concomitant agreement for this property which was entered into by the City of
Federal Way and the Quadrant Corporation in 1990. The agreement stipulates that the property can be
developed to community business development standards and allow neighborhood business uses,
including a grocery store and drug store up to certain specified sizes. The agreement specifically requires
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the City to rezone the property to Be. Per Ordinance 9] -99 passed by the City Council on June 4, 199],
the property was rezoned from Single Family Residential (RS 9.6) to Community Business (BC) with
conditions of the concomitant agreement. However, this change was not reflected on the zoning map.
Somewhere along the line, a designation of Neighborhood Business (BN) was shown on the City's
zoning map for this property. This shows up on the July 1995 Zoning Map. The BN zoning was carried
over to the current zoning map adopted on August 1, 1996. It is the opinion of the City's Legal
Department that the zoning and concomitant agreement should be consistent.
Environmental Analysis
Sensitive Areas - There are no sensitive areas on site. The site has over 80 mature fir trees, native shrubs,
and grasses. The site has variable soil conditions with native glacial fills and clean sand near 1st Avenue
and up to nine feet of glacial fill soils on a large portion of the site.
Availability of Utilities & Streets
Sanitary Sewer:
Public Water:
Storm Drainage:
Improved Streets:
Sidewalks:
Access:
Yes, provided by Lakehaven Utility District.
Yes, provided by Lakehaven Utility District.
A drainage pond is on the site located adjacent to Campus Drive. A complete system
is being proposed as part of the current development proposal and will be built in
conjunction with that proposal.
The site is currently served by SW Campus Drive and First Avenue South. Street
improvements and traffic controls will be required as part of development of this site.
Yes, sidewalks are provided along the entire frontage of the property.
Access to and from the site will be provided by three proposed driveways: a full
signalized access on SW Campus Drive; a right-in right-out access on SW Campus
Drive; and right-in, left-out, right-out access on First Avenue South. These access
points and traffic mitigation are currently under review by city staff as part of the
development application.
Availability of Public Services
Police:
Fire/Emergency
Medical:
Other Considerations
Provided by the City of Federal Way.
Provided by Federal Way Fire Department.
A development application for a grocery store and drug store, other related retail shops and services, and
a 1.63 acre park development is currently under review by the City. This development is consistent with
the concomitant agreement. A comprehensive plan amendment to Community Business and
corresponding zone change to BC - Community Business will not create any impacts that were not
previously considered at the time that the concomitant agreement was entered into. Furthermore, any
potential adverse impacts will be addressed during the development review process.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
SITE SPECIFIC
REQUEST #5
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Site Specific Request #6 - Barovic Request
Location:
35929 Pacific Highway South (Exhibit G)
Proponent:
Donald Barovic.
Request:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 14.21 acres from Single Family Low Density to
Single Family High Density and Rezone from SE (Suburban Estates - one unit/five
acres) to RS 5.0 (Single Family - one unit/S,OOO sq. ft.).
Existing
Comprehensive Plan:
Single Family Low Density
Existing Zoning:
SE (Suburban Estates -- 1 unit/5 acres)
Proposed
Comprehensive Plan:
Single Family High Density
Proposed Zoning:
RS 5.0 (Single Family - one unit/5,OOO sq. ft.)
Planning Staff
Recommendation:
Retain the Suburban Estates zoning on the site.
Planning Commission
Recommendation:
Support a change to Single Family Medium Density and RS 35.0 (1
unit/35, 000 sq. ft.) zoning. This recommendation is for the larger area in
the vicinity ofMr. Barovic's property presently designated Single
Family Low Density (Exhibit H).
Comprehensive Plan Designation Analysis for the Barovic property (no analysis has been done for
the larger area shown in Exhibit H):
Surrounding Land Use/Zoning - The site, approximately 14.21 acres in size, is zoned SE (Suburban
Estates - one unit/five acres). The applicant is requesting a rezone to RS 5.0 (Single Family - one
unit/5,OOO sq. ft.).
On the north and south are SE (Suburban Estates - one unit/five acres) zoning. To the east is OP - Office
Park zoning and to the west is RS 35.0 (Single Family - one unit/3S,OOO sq. ft.) zoning. Across Pacific
Highway to the east is also RS 35.0 (Single Family - one unit/35,OOO sq. ft.) zoning. The property to the
north is developed as a church.
The proponent anticipates that the site would develop with buildings clustered on the east portion of the
property, away from Hylebos Creek. Special consideration was given to residential densities within the
Hylebos Creek drainage area during the Comprehensive Plan process. This is an area where the presence
of wetlands and riparian habitat are reflected in the comprehensive plan's land use and zoning
designations. A property owner's appeal ofthe Federal Way Comprehensive Plan land use designations
in the Hylebos Creek drainage area was denied by the Puget Sound Growth Management Hearing Board.
The Board found that the City had given consideration to the environmental sensitivities when
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designating Single Family Medium Density and Low Density land use.
A Single Family High Density designation would not be consistent with residential zoned land in the
immediate vicinity. Protection ofthe Hylebos Creek from adverse development impacts is a concern,
therefore, introducing higher density residential development and associated human activity into this
sensitive area is not recommended even using cluster provisions.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals and policies:
Goal or Policy Comments
LUPI9 Consider special development techniques Consistent. The amendment proposes using
(e.g., accessory dwelling units, zero lot clustering to preserve the environmentally
lines, lot size averaging, aDd planned unit sensitive areas.
developments) in single family areas
provided they result in resideDtial
development consistent with the quality
and character of existing neighborhoods.
LUP20 Preserve site characteristics that enhance Consistent. The amendment proposes using
residential development (trees, water clustering to preserve the environmentally
courses, vistas, and similar features) using sensitive areas.
site planning techniques such as
clustering, planned unit developments, and
lot size averaging.
NEP22 The City may regulate private Inconsistent. The request to increase
development and public actions to protect density may be detrimental to the
water quality and to ensure adequate in- environment.
stream flow to protect fisheries, wildlife
habitat, and recreation resources.
Environmental Analysis
Sensitive Areas - The Hylebos Creek passes through the western portion of the property from north to
south. Hylebos Creek is a major stream. Hylebos Creek has a riparian wetland associated with it in the
northwestern portion ofthe property; this wetland is predominately palustrine scrub/shrub, but also
contains trees and emergent vegetation. A second wetland system in located in the southeastern portion
of the property. This too would be classified as a scrub/shrub wetland. The two wetland systems impact
about 20 percent of the property. City code requires a 1 OO-foot buffer around the edges ofthese wetlands.
The site is hilly and consists of pasture and wetland. The vegetation throughout the pasture consists of
grazed grasses, buttercup, and scattered big leaf maple. The wetland vegetation consists of salmonberry,
red alder, hardhack, skunk cabbage, and water parsley.
Geologic hazards are not shown as affecting this site.
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Availability of Utilities & Streets
Sanitary Sewer:
Public Water:
Storm Drainage:
Improved Streets:
Sidewalks:
Access:
No. However the Lakehaven Utility District states that the District has available
capacity in the lines in front of the property to handle seven units per acre, however
the property is presently outside of the District boundaries, and therefore, the property
would have to be annexed into the District. At that time service would be provided on
a first come first serve basis (Exhibit I),
No, there are four wells on the property.
No, there is open ditch drainage along the roadway.
No, access is from Pacific Highway South. Pacific Highway South is a four-lane
roadway with paved and striped shoulders. Street improvements will be required
when properties develop,
No, wide shoulders are marked with stripes.
Access along Pacific Highway South may be limited by state requirements.
Availability of Public Services
Police:
Fire/Emergency
Medical:
Schools:
Yes, provided by the City of Federal Way.
Yes, provided by the Federal Way Fire Department.
Yes, provided by Federal Way School District.
Enterprise Elementary, Illahee Junior High, and Federal Way High SchooL
Projections for Population and Employment
This Comprehensive Plan amendment request for RS 5,0 zoning would substantially increase the number
of dwelling units on the site from two dwelling units, which are allowed under the existing Suburban
Estates zoning. If a cluster subdivision was utilized, there would be the potential for 80 dwelling units on
the 14.21 acre site. Ifthe property was rezoned to RS 35.0 per the planning commission's
recommendation, there would be the potential for II lots based on the cluster provisions.
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March 3~ 1998
Donald Barovic
Uruon Corporate Services, Inc.
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Federal Way, WA 98003
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Tax Lots 20~ 98 and 104, STR 29-21-04
Dear Mr. B~rovic:
The following is provided to further clarify issues iTom our November 12~ 1997, letter and our
subsequent meeting.
Your property is cuITently located outside the District's sewer service area boundary. This came
about as a result of the King County General Sewerage Plan designation of IINon-Local Service
Areas. II effectively e1iminâting our ability to plan for sewer service to your area. It is our
understanding that the City of Federal Way has zoned this area for low to medium density, single
family, residential use. -
The Growth Management Act created Urban Growth Areas, one of which encompasses the entire
District. We are now in the process of updating our Sewer Comprehensive Plan and will address
sewer service to all areas within the Districtts corporate boundaries, including the former "Non-
19cal Service Areas,lt We ~xpect to complete the update of our Plan late in 1998, It will then be
, ' ,presen~ed;l9f approval o(the King, County Council, King County Health Department, Pierce
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When the property is annexed, you may apply for a developer extension agreement to extend
sewer facilities to serve the site, Generally, this extension would be'in confonnance with the
District's Comprehensive Plan. You may be able to secure sewer service via private grinder pump
stations, In the event you install grinder pumps, you would be obligated' for a proportionate share
of the future permanent facilities and would pay the District's current connection charges.
It is also possible to amend the District's Comprehensive Plan prior to adoption and approval of
the updated plan, To do so, the District would require you to bear aU costs of the amendment and
would collect a deposit to cover the District's expenses, The amendment will also require review
and approval of the agencies noted above. Petitions for annexation would be accepted following
approval of the amendment. A sample copy of a petition for annexation to the District is
enclosed.
At this time) the District has available capacity in the lines in front of your property to handle
seven (7) residential units per acre. should such zoning be established by the City of Federal Way,
However, since you are outside the District boundaries. you will need to ann<~x into the District as
discussed above, King County has provided notice that the "Non-Local Service Areas" are no
longer applicable within Urban Growth Areas, so the entities having jurisdiction over this issue are
the City of Federal Way and Lakehaven Utility District. When you annex. we must point out to
you that we sell capacity on a "first come first serve" basis. so we cannot gunrantee that capacity
will be available when you need it.
We hope tWs provides you the infonnatien you need and we look foIWard to working with you.
Please do not hesitate to call, i(you have questions or need further information.
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Site Specific Request #7 - Lovegren Request
Location:
East of Pacific Highway South and west of Gethsemane Cemetery at the King/Pierce
County line (Exhibit J).
Proponent:
W. B. Lovegren
Request:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 0.64 acres from Single Family Low Density to
Commercial and Rezone from SE (Suburban Estates - one unit/five acres) to a
commercial zoning designation.
Existing
Comprehensive Plan:
Single Family Low Density
Existing Zoning:
SE (Suburban Estates - one unit/five acres)
Proposed
Comprehensive Plan:
Neighborhood Business
Proposed Zoning:
BN - Neighborhood Business
Planning Staff
Recommendation:
Deny the proposed amendment, changing the comprehensive plan designation
from Single Family Low Density to Neighborhood Business.
Planning Commission
Recommendation: Support a change in comprehensive plan designation from Single Family Low
Density to Business Park to allow consistency with zoning to the south in Pierce
County
Comprehensive Plan Designation Analysis
Surrounding Land Use/Zoning - This site is located on the southern edge of the city and is surrounded by
a cemetery on the north and east sides. Pierce County is the jurisdiction to the south of this site. The
Puyallup Indian Reservation is also located to the south within Pierce County. The Pierce County
Comprehensive Plan designates the adjacent site for Mixed Use and this area is zoned MUD (Mixed Use
Development). The Mixed Use Development zone is a commercial zone which allows some industrial
uses but does not allow residential uses. The development along Pacific Highway South from the County
line heading south is predominantly commercial with remnants of residential uses. There is a new mini-
storage facility being completed about Yz mile south of this site.
This parcel has a cemetery and truck-trailer storage surrounding it. Across the street are truck parts/repair
and undeveloped land. Single family low density use at this site would be surrounded by dissimilar uses.
The cemetery use is not expected to change, and the commercial uses are likely to be more intensely
developed over time.
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The requested commercial zoning would be consistent with commercial uses to the south, however it
would not be compatible with the residential zoning to the north and northwest. In addition, the presence
of the cemetery establishes a green buffer along this section of the southern city boundary. Staff
compared allowable uses in the Pierce County MUD zone to the Federal Way BN (Neighborhood
Business), BC (Community Business), and BP (Business Park) zones. In terms of allowable uses, the
Federal Way BP zone was most similar to the Pierce County MUD zone (Exhibit K).
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals and policies:
Goal or Policy Comments
LUP26 Provide employment and business opportunities Inconsistent. This site is on the edge of the
in Federal Way by allocating adequate land for city and is not needed to fulfill this policy.
commercial, office and business park The emphasis in this area is on low intensity
development development because of the Hylebos creek
corridor.
NEP37 Required wetland buffers shall be comprised of Inconsistent. The presence of wetland along
native vegetation typically associated with the the site's froDtage would be an impediment to
type of wetland in question. Intrusion into the accessing and building on the site for more
wetland buffer may be restricted, except for the intensive land use.
location of essential public facilities and utilities
where no other feasible alternative exists.
CFPI7 The provision of urban services shall be Inconsistent. Sewers are not immediately
coordinated to ensure that areas identified for available to the site. Connection to the City
urban expansion are accompanied with the system would require pumping, or an
maximum possible use of existing facilities and agreement with Pierce County to accept
cost effective service provisions and extensions gravity flow.
while ensuring the protection and preservation
of resources.
Environmental Analysis
Sensitive Areas - The site is covered with 30 to 40 foot tall fir trees and underbrush. The site slopes
gently toward Pacific Highway South. There is a depressional wetland along the western edge of the site,
where it is lower than the edge of the roadway. These wetlands extend the length of the property's
western edge and may comprise about 15 percent of the property. Douglas fir, sword fern, salal,
salmonberry, and huckleberry dominate the forested site. The dominant wetland vegetation consists of
reed canary grass and soft rush.
In 1996, the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan was appealed to the Puget Sound Growth Management
Hearings Board raising the issues of low density residential zoning along the Hylebos Creek drainage
area, due process, and public notice issues. That appeal was overturned. The Hearings Board found that
the City of Federal Way had appropriately considered the environmentally sensitive lands within the
Hylebos Creek drainage area when considering the density and intensity of land use and zoning for this
area. Protection of the Hylebos Creek from adverse development impacts is a concern.
Any future development of the site, whether as residential or commercial will require compliance with
the City's environmental regulations.
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Availability of Utilities & Streets
Sanitary Sewer:
Public Water:
Storm Drainage:
Improved Streets:
Sidewalks:
Access:
No, although the site is within the Lakehaven Utility District, the closest sewer line
connection is located at 359th and Pacific Highway South. This site is at 376th which
is downhill and approximately 17 blocks from the Lakehaven sewer connection.
Pierce County has extended sewer to the county line along Pacific Highway South
and is presently providing service to other Federal Way properties in this area.
Yes, provided by Lakehaven Utility District. Public water is extended to the
cemetery, which is adjacent to this site.
No, open ditch drainage within the area.
Yes, the access is from Pacific Highway South. Pacific Highway South is a four-lane
major arterial. Frontage improvements will be required when the property develops.
No, wide shoulders are marked with stripes.
Access along Pacific Highway South may be limited by State requirements.
Availability of Public Services
Police:
Fire/Emergency
Medical:
Schools:
Yes, provided by City of Federal Way.
Yes, provided by Federal Way Fire Department.
Yes, Not applicable to a proposed commercial use.
Projections for Population and Employment
Approval of the request would result in the loss of one single family residence and the conversion to
commercial use.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
SITE SPECIFIC
REQUEST #8
Parcel labels are:
1) Comprehensive Plan
2) Zoning Designation
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USES PIERCE COUNTY CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MIXED USE DISTRICT (MUD) NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC) BUSINESS PARK (BP)
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Commercial
Adult Business
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Amusement Park & P it III
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Billboards P ~=
Building Materials & P nu m P but does not include bulk/big bx retail
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Bulk Fuel Dealers P !'.. P
Business Services P (J -
Buy-Back Recycling Center P n "
Commercial Centers Needs a conditional use permit ~
Eating & Drinking P P P Restaurants with seating capacity for no
Establishments more than 50 people allowed.
Food Stores P P P
Lodging Needs a conditional use permit; Private Lodge or Club permitted Private Lodge, Club, Hotel or Motel Hotels and motels permitted
Only certain levels allowed permitted
Mobile, Manufactured & P
Modular Sales
Motor Vehicles & Related Only certain levels allowed Motor Vehicle Service & Repair P with the exception of heavy equipment P
Equipment Sales, Rental, permitted rental
Repair & Service
Personal Services P P P
Storage P P P
Pet Sales & Services P
Rental & Repair Services P p
Sales of General P
Merchandise
Wholesale Trade P p
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MIXED USE DISTRICT (MUD) NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC) BUSINESS PARK (111')
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Industrial Use
Basic Manufacturing P
Contractor Yards P p
Food & Related Products Needs a conditional use permit Bulk food preparation facilities
Industrial Services & Repair P
Intcrmediate Manufacturing Needs a conditional use permit I'
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Motion Picture, Television P Broadcast studios permitted
& Radio Production Studios
Off-site Hazardous Waste Hazardous waste treatment & storage
Treatment & Storage facilities
Facilities
Recycling Processor
Salvage Y ardsN ehicle Needs a conditional use permit;
Storage Facilities Only certain levels allowed
Warehousing, Distribution Needs a conditional use permit P
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MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Land Use/Transportation Committee
Rick Perez, Traffic Engineer
October 12, 1998
Transportation Site Specific Requests
SITE-SPECIFIC REQUEST Tl
Background
This is a proposal to delete the proposed extension of SW 342nd Place between the proposed
extension of 19th Place SW and 21st Avenue SW. The applicant intends to construct a 300-unit
senior housing complex on the west side of the extension of 19th Place SW directly south of
Twin Lakes Fred Meyer and north of the proposed Federal Way #2 Park and Ride lot.
Analysis
The applicable policy of the Comprehensive Plan is the following:
TP21
Enhance traffic circulation and access with closer spacing of through streets
as follows:
b. Collector streets every 600 feet with single family zones ...
This policy is also proposed for revision, increasing the spacing standard outside of City Center
to Y4 mile.
The proposed development does not meet this policy, however the applicant has proposed to
provide a pedestrian connection to the proposed Park and Ride lot, thus reducing out-or-direction
travel for pedestrians to transit facilities.
Staff considered several alternative locations to provide a minor collector to replace SW 342nd
Place, but deemed these problematic from the standpoint of traffic signal spacing, driveway
spacing, topographic constraints, and likelihood of redevelopment to provide frontage
improvements.
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August 11, 1998
Page 2
The applicant's approved Transportation Impact Analysis demonstrates that the proposed
development would generate fewer trips than the existing zoning would allow and that the
deletion of this street would not have a significant adverse impact on any adjacent intersections.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the request to delete SW 342nd Place between 19th Place SW and
21st Avenue SW from the Comprehensive Plan.
SITE SPECIFIC REQUEST T2
Background
The owner of one of the properties located on the proposed alignment of the extension of South
308th Street between 5th Place South and 8th Avenue South has proposed deletion of this
proposed minor collector extension. The property owner had the property for sale and disclosed
that this street extension would affect the property, which had the effect of discouraging buyers
from considering the property.
This extension was proposed as a means of improving neighborhood connectivity and reducing
vehicular trips on South Dash Point Road (SR 509), thus reducing the potential for widening
Dash Point Road to five lanes. The project to connect the South 308th Street has been listed on
the city's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) since adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.
Analysis
The applicable Comprehensive Plan policies are as follows:
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
as follows:
b. Collector streets every 600 feet in single family zones ...
TP23
Minimize though traffic on residential streets by maximizing though travel
opportunities on arterial and collector access streets.
Currently, the street network between the two segments of South 308th Street consist of South
304th Street and South 305th Street, both of which are currently classified as local streets.
Beyond these two streets, the next streets in either direction are South Dash Point Road (a minor
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August 11, 1998
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arterial) and South 312th Street (a principal arterial), which are nearly one mile apart. Hence, the
area could be considered as having "few access choices," thus invoking TP20.
TP2I is proposed to be revised to a collector spacing standard of Y4 mile. Nevertheless, even with
this larger spacing of collectors, South 308th Street would have to be constructed to be consistent
with this policy.
TP23 suggests that the existing use of South 304th Street and South 305th Street as a through
route is inappropriate, and the construction of South 308th Street would appear to relieve these
local streets of that function. Therefore, deletion of this proposed street extension would not be
consistent with these policies.
The property owner has not submitted an analysis of the impacts of deleting this proposed street
extension. Based on the city's updated transportation model and the concurrency analysis
conducted by staff as part of this Comprehensive Plan amendment, the proposed extension of this
street does not appear to be needed to avoid major street widening on South Dash Point Road by
the year 2015, although it could be needed at a later date.
Although the subject property is not likely to redevelop, the parcels to the east could redevelop to
substantially higher densities thus increasing traffic generation in the vicinity.
Recommendation
Based on the potential to avoid widening arterials and the potential redevelopment of adjacent
properties, staff recommends denial of the proposed deletion of the extension of South 308th
Street between 5th Place South and 8th Avenue South.
SITE SPECIFIC REQUEST T3
Background
Staff proposes to reconfigure the network of collectors in and around Celebration Park to
maximize the use of the existing street network. The proposal includes the following:
1.
Connection of South 333rd Street from the west side of Celebration Park to 13th
Place South as a three-lane principal collector.
2.
Extension of 13th Place South from its current terminus at the proposed extension
of South 333rd Street to the intersection of 11 th Place South at South 324th Street
as a three-lane principal collector.
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Page 4
3.
Reclassification of 8th Avenue South between South 333rd Street and 9th A venue
South as a two-lane minor collector.
4.
Reclassification of 9th Avenue South between South 333rd Street and 8th Avenue
South as a three-lane principal collector.
5.
Deletion of the proposed principal collector from the intersection of 8th A venue
South at 9th Avenue South to the intersection of 13th Place South and South 333rd
Street.
The amendment is proposed to be consistent with both current and proposed future uses of
Celebration Park.
Analysis
There are no Comprehensive Plan policies that appear to provide guidance to this issue. Issues
that staff considered include the following:
1.
Maintain functional integrity of the street network.
2.
Minimize right-of-way impacts to properties. Division of existing parcels
diagonally, for instance, increases the percentage of property necessary for
roadway purposes and reduces the size of buildings that could be accommodated
on a given parcel, thus reducing the value of the property.
3.
Consider access and signal spacing criteria to avoid creating areas with potentially
high crash rates or congested areas.
4.
Consider topographical constraints to reduce environmental impacts and
construction costs.
The southwest comer of Celebration Park is a potential site for a future Performing Arts Center.
Providing multiple access routes with appropriately sized streets would be important to the
success of such a facility.
The extension of South 333rd Street as proposed in lieu of the principal collector from the
ìntersection of 8th A venue South and 9th Avenue South to the intersection of South 333rd Street
and 13th Place South would reduce right-of-way impacts to existing parcels, thus making them
easier to develop without adverse impacts to the public. It also eliminates the close intersection
spacing at 13th Place South and South 333rd Street in the existing plan.
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The reclassification of 8th A venue South would be more consistent with its current function
while the extension of South 333rd Street would carry the majority of through traffic in this area.
No topographical constraints appear to affect the location of these streets.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the following amendments:
l.
Connection of South 333rd Street from the west side of Celebration Park to 13th
Place South as a three-lane principal collector.
2.
Extension of 13th Place South from its current terminus at the proposed extension
of South 333rd Street to the intersection of 11 th Place South at South 324th Street
as a three-lane principal collector.
3.
Reclassification of 8th A venue South between South 333rd Street and 9th A venue
South as a two-lane minor collector.
4.
Reclassification of 9th Avenue South between South 333rd Street and 8th Avenue
South as a three-lane principal collector;
5.
Deletion of the proposed principal collector from the intersection of 8th A venue
South at 9th Avenue South to the intersection of 13th Place South and South 333rd
Street.
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