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City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
April 21, 1997
5:30 pm
City Hall
Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minute limit)
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.
Military Road from S 288th to S 284
Street Improvement Project
Action Miller/lO min
Action Miller/lO min
Action PrattllO min
Action McClung/lO min
Info Roe/l0 min
B.
Hylebos Bridge Pile Cap Replacement Project
C.
Private R/D Inspection Program
D.
Essential Public Facilities (a code amendment)
E.
Update on Street Naming Process
5.
OTHER ITEMS
6.
FUTURE MEETINGS/AGENDAS
7.
ADJOURN
Committee Members:
Phil Watkins, Chair
Ron Gintz
Mary Gates
City Staff:
Greg Moore, CDS Director
Sandy Lyle, Administrative Assistant
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April 7, 1997
5:30pm
In attendance: Committee members Phil Watkins (Chair), Ron Gintz and ~
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Wang; Assistant City Attorney Bob Sterbank; Building Official Dick Mur
McCormick; Traffic Engineer Rick Perez; Administrative Assistant Sand
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chairman Phil WatJ
2.
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the March 17,1997, meeting were approved as presented.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bob Green and Bob Griebenow, both representing the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of an increased
gasoline tax at the state level. They stressed the importance of the South County standing firm together in order to receive its fair
share of needed roadway improvements.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. School Impact Fee Update - A new draft of the School District Capital Facilities Plan was presented. Highlighted were
revised student generation factors which adds two new developments each year and drops two. Using Countywide numbers is
also acceptable if a district has poor numbers. A single family home will generate $2372 in fees; multifamily, $1,058. The
countywide average was for the multifamily figures was used because currently the only new multifamily housing is for
seniors. Future numbers will change each June 1. If approved, these figures become effective April 25, 1997. The
recommendation will be considered by the City Council at its April 15, 1997, meeting.
B. Federal Way Golf LearnÌn¡: Center - This proposed project consists of the construction of a golf learning center which
incorporates a golf center building of approximately 10,000 square feet, including a pro shop, deli, administration offices, and
a 100 tee driving range. Adjacent to the golf center building a practice putting green is proposed. In the northwest comer of
the site near Campus Drive the applicant proposes an 18 hole putting course and an 8 to 10 station batting cage. On site
parking will be provided for the proposed uses. The Committee mls/c recommendation of approval to the Council on the
conditional provision to widen Campus Drive. Council will consider the recommendation at its April 15, 1995, meeting.
C. Le¡:islative Position on Gas Tax/Sqwort for Transportation Fundini - A number of legislative bills were summarized which
would increase state gasoline tax and increase revenues to the City for needed road improvements. It was emphasized that gas
tax revenues have actually decreased due to more fuel efficient automobiles. Increased population has caused an increase
number of cars in spite of several ride-share options used by commuters. The Committee unanimously mls/c recommendation
to the Council of aggressive support of an increased gasoline tax that was project specific. Council will discuss at the April
15, 1997, meeting.
D. Soundin¡: Board - The Committee and Council had previously supported the METRO Sounding Board Alternative "A" for
enhanced transit service to Federal Way and the South CouPty. In it's attempts to balance many competing interests of the
South County, Central Seattle and the Eastside, it was decided that so many changes at once would overwhelm METRO staff.
Therefore, changes will be implemented in two stages. In Federal Way, service changes that were consistent with alternatives
presented in the public comment period and that e~oyed a strong consensus would be recommended for implementation in
September 1997. Other service changes would be presented to the public for further comment with the intent of
implementation in February 1998.
E. Code Amenclment for Modification Criteria of Street Standards - The issue regarding the Valleton family home, located at the
end of a gravel road and the determination that the Valletons must pave only that portion of roadway that abuts their property
has become the model for future paving of gravel roads in Federal Way. In an effort to provide better service while
addressing code requirements, staff presented another option providing for the paving of gravel roads within the City. This
states that when there is an application for a singe family home on a gravel road already 75 % developed that there would exist
a no-protest LID Agreement for street paving including maintenance responsibility. As new projects surface, new facts may
change previous decisions made regarding the Valleton property. The Committee wished to defer any further discussion on the
paved vs gravel road issue until goals were clearly defined, a strong middle position is adopted and LID options thoroughly
researched.
F. Briefin~ on Bellarcarino Surface Water Problem - Mr. Mottershead, Mr. Thodey and Mr. Connon spoke of their concerns
about rainwater overflow in the closed depression/retention pond at Bellacarino Woods subdivision. They contend that since
the development of Bellacarino, surface water has increased causing local flooding on abutting property. City staff has
reviewed the various hydrologic studies that were submitted prior to construction permit issuance and based on this
documentation have concluded that the design standards for closed depression construction were followed by the Bellacarino
Woods engineers. Staff are awaiting the results of further review by the Bellacarino Woods developer's engineers and, based
on the results of that review, may recommend additional work be performed such as scraping the pond bottom to increase
infiltration of stormwater. City staff have temporarily ceased reviewing the Silverwood development aplication, pending receipt
of the results of the Bellacarino Woods engineers' review.
G. Briefin¡: on Si~ Code Enforcement - Sign code enforcement work is proceeding well. Of 1500 existing signs 28% are now in
conformance and 42 % are legal non-conforming signs. The remaining "other" signs are the most difficult to enforce, i.e.,
those at apartments and non highway 99 locations. illegal signs which are installed without permits include sandwich boards
and real estate signs. Two interns will begin work in late April to complete the identification of the remaining signs. The
word is out in the community about the tough sign regulations in the City of Federal Way. As a result, sign permits have
increased. Digital camera technology was demonstrated to the Committee as the preferred method of recording sign and other
code violations
5. OTHER ITEMS
There were no other items to discuss.
6. FUTURE MEETINGS/AGENDAS
The next meeting will be April 21, 1997.
7.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 15pm.
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April 15, 1997
TO:
Phil Watkins, Chair
Land Use/Transportation Committee
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FROM:
Ken Miller, Street Systems Manager
SUBJECT: Military Road South, from South 288th Street to South 284th Street
Improvements, 100% Design Approval and Authorization to Bid
BACKGROUND:
The design of the Military Road South, from South 288th Street to South 284th Street
Improvement Project is 100% complete. The project will widen Military Road South from
approximately South 286th Street to South 284th Street to allow for a three lane roadway section
with paved shoulders. This improvement will provide a consistent roadway section north to the
city limits after the Plat of Heritage Woods constructs their required street improvements. An
open house for the project was held on April 9, 1997 at the Steel Lake Maintenance facility to
discuss the project. Six citizens attended the meeting and they were not opposed to the project.
The project will be presented at the April 21, 1997, Land Use and Transportation Committee
meeting. We anticipate bidding the project in early June, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION:
Forward the following recommendations to the May 6, 1997 Council meeting for approval:
1)
2)
Approve the final design of the Military Road South, from South 288th Street to
South 284th Street Street Improvement Project;
Authorize staff to bid the project and proceed with the low bid directly to Council,
if within budget.
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Carr M. Roe, Public Works Director
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April 14, 1997
TO:
FROM:
Phil Watkins, Chair
land Use/Transportation Committee
Ken Miller, Street Systems Manager ~('J\
AI Emter, Street Systems Project Engineer
SUBJECT:
Hylebos Creek Bridge Repair
South 373rd Street
BACKGROUND
The Hylebos Creek Bridge has a 14-foot clear span and consists of a concrete deck
with timber rails, creosote treated timber piles and caps, and creosote treated timber
wingwalls. The deck has an asphalt concrete pavement overlay. The City contracts
with King County Bridge Maintenance to inspect the bridge once every two years; the
last inspection was performed on January 7, 1997.
The deficiencies noted in the inspection reports include rotted/failed pier caps, rotted
wingwall planks and piles, and eroding banks. In 1992, King County recommended
replacing the pier caps and adding another timber at the pier caps to raise the grade.
Public Works staff proposes to contract a portion of the Hylebos Bridge repair work
with King County Bridge Maintenance crews. The project will generally consist of
removing pavement, excavating bridge approaches, removing the concrete deck,
replacing timber caps, restoring wingwalls, dredging the channel, placing riprap and
quarry spalls on eroded banks, replacing the concrete deck, restoring bridge
approaches, and paving with asphalt concrete pavement. The estimated costs for the
King County portion of this work is between $35,000 - $50,000. The actual scope
of the work can not be determined until the bridge deck is removed. The balance of
the work will be performed by Lloyd Enterprises as a part of the Roads Maintenance
Contract.
South 373rd Street will be closed during the repair. The duration of the closure will
be approximately two weeks. The work will be done between June 15, 1997 and
September 15, 1997, the time window set by the State Department of Fish & Wildlife.
The current schedule is to begin work on August 18, 1997; staff is currently working
on obtaining the required environmental permits.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
PHIL WATKINS, CHAIR
LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE j\
JEFF PRATT, SURFACE WATER MANAGER ~\}.)
SCOTT ROBINSON, SWM CONSTRUCTION CO~RDINA TOR
FROM:
DATE:
APRIL 15, 1997
SUBJECT:
PRIVATE STORM AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE FACILITY
INSPECTION PROGRAM APPROVAL
BACKGROUND:
The Surface Water Division is requesting your approval to initiate a program to inspect private storm and surface
water drainage systems. This inspection program will be to insure that required maintenance is being performed by
the property owner.
The long term results of the inspection program will be the protection of public health and safety; prevention of
property damage; protection, preservation, and enhancement of surface water and related habitats; and the protection
of surface water and groundwater quality and quantity.
PROGRAM PLAN:
City of Federal Way Code (Section #21-89) states that the "maintenance of all drainage facilities constructed or
modified by a project is the responsibility of the property owner." In addition, the Code (Section #21-47) further
provides that "the Public Works Director (or director's designee) is authorized to make such inspections and take
such actions as may be required to enforce the provisions of this code. "
Within the city limits of Federal Way there are approximately 380 privately owned parcels that contain 475 separate
storm and surface water facilities. In addition, there are 164 "public" drainage facilities which bring the grand total of
drainage facilities to 639.
The inspection of private drainage facilities will use certain criteria for the selection of drainage basins (an
interconnected area which is a subunit of a watershed). The criteria consist of the magnitude and quality of flooding;
water quality; stream bank protection and erosion control: the coordination of ongoing public projects with private
drainage facility inspections; downstream complaints; land use and aesthetics; and the ability to eliminate private
detention and convert to water quality facilities.
Based on these criteria, Basin # West Hylebos 03 was selected to be the first basin to be inspected. It lies roughly
between 356th on the south, 341st on the north, Pacific Highway on the west side, and has Interstate 5 as the eastern
border. As the inspection process proceeds, additional basins will be prioritized based on the same criteria.
Property owners will be notified by a written letter and with a follow up phone call to schedule an on-site inspection.
During this meeting the inspector will explain and inspect the drainage facility components, provide a copy of the
drainage plan, and a copy of the appropriate City of Federal Way adopted maintenance standards.
Please find attached a fact sheet which outlines the program purpose and elaborates upon the initial drainage basin
selected - including a list of affected businesses. This fact sheet is intended to be shared with the Federal Way
Chamber of Commerce and the Korean Chamber of Commerce. It is anticipated that the program's initiation will
also be heralded via press release sometime in early May.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Surface Water Management Division recommends approval of the program initiation as presented and
forwarding of this matter to Council for consideration at their May 6, 1997 meeting.
Attachments: Private RID Inspection Fact Sheet
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The inspection of private drainage facilities will use certain criteria for the selection of
drainage basins (an interconnected area which is a subunit of a watershed). The criteria
consist of the magnitude and quantity of flooding; water quality; stream bank protection
and erosion control; the coordination of ongoing public projects with private drainage
facility inspections; downstream complaints; land use and aesthetics; and the ability to
eliminate private detention and convert to water quality facilities.
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Based on these criteria, Basin # West Hylebos 03 was selected to be the first basin to be
inspected. It lies roughly between 356th on the south, 3418t on the north, Pacific
Highway on the west side, and has Interstate 5 as the eastern border. As the inspection
process proceeds, additional basins will be prioritized based on the same criteria.
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The following is a comprehensive list of Basin # West Hylebos 03 businesses:
D fileD Property Description Address
D97535
D96215
D96276
D96044
D96049
D95038
D96173
D96O85
D96042
D95934
D97556
D97505
D97568
D96295
D96296
D97567
D97575
D96482
D95987
D95979
D97241
D96250
D9625 1
D96565
D96566
D97579
D97580
D97581
Peoples Self Storage (Sunrise) 34202 16th Ave
Secoma Fence 34515 16th Ave
Federal Way Auto Glass 34602 16th Ave
Pyramid Tire 34611 16th Ave
Complete Collision Center 34627 16th Ave
Dairy Queen 34700 16th Ave
Honest Performance 34703 16th Ave
Taylor Rentals 34713 16th Ave
Denny's Restaurant 34726 16th Ave
Accurate Plastics 35703 16th Ave
Kitts Comer Apts. (Crosspointe) 35810 16th Ave
West Campus Square (Costco) 35100 Enchanted Pkwy.
Eagle Hardware 35205 Enchanted Pkwy.
Clerget Retail Shops 35002 Pac. Hwy. S
Clerget Retail Shops 35002 Pac. Hwy. S
40 Rentals 35100 Pac. Hwy. S
Cash and Carry Grocery 1628 S 344th
Emerald City Lighting (Nortbcoast) 1610 S 344th
Super 8 Motel 1633 S 347th
HC Auto Care Center/Honda 1506 S 348th
Scanco 1400 S 35Oth
Evergreen Truck Stop 1501 S 35Oth
Evergreen Truck Stop 1501 S 350th
American Concrete 1351 S 35lst
American Concrete 1351 S 35lst
Home Depot 1715 S 352nd St.
Home Depot 1715 S 352nd St.
Home Depot 1715 S 352nd St.
MEMO
TO: City council Land Use Committee
FROM: Kathy McClung, Deputy Director CDS~
DATE: April 9, 1997
RE: Essential Public Facilities
As part of the Growth Management Act, the 'city is required to
adopt a definition and review process for siting essential public
facilities. Attached in your packet is the following:
1. Planning commission recommendation and findings
2. staff report prepared by Don Largen of McConnell/Burke,
Inc.
3. Letter from Port of Seattle
4. Suggested language for Code adoption. (Pages A and Bare
definition, and pages C and D is process language)
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
Planning Commission
DATE:
APRIL 15, 1997
TO:
CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
ROBERT VAUGHAN, CHAIR
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - ESSENTIAL PUBLIC
FACILITIES
SUBJECT:
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I.
BACKGROUND
One of the code amendments identified for the 1997 Planning Commission work program
is to establish a definition and process for the review and siting of essential public
facilities. Creating a process for the review of essential public facilities is a requirement
of the Growth Management Act, specifically WAC 365-195 Procedural Guidelines,
sections 340 and 840.
II.
PLANNING COMMISSION PROCESS
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on essential public facilities on
April 2, 1997. There was no public testimony, however a letter was submitted for the
record by the Port of Seattle regarding the inclusion of airport facilities in the
amendment.
City staff has made the modifications requested by the Planning Commission and has
indicated text to be removed from the FWCC by using Strike Outs and indicating
added text by using underlining. This allows the Council to easily distinguish the
changes being recommended by the Planning Commission. The revised FWCC
chapters are attached to this document in the form of a draft ordinance.
III.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
The following list summarize the major code amendments reviewed by the Commission
during this code revision process.
A. Inclusion of a definition of essential public facilities which includes a general
description, types of uses of a regional, county, or statewide nature (Class I), and types
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
Planning Commission
DATE
March 7, 1997
APPLICANT
City of Federal Way
PROPOSED ACTION
Text additions to Chapter 22, Article XVIII of Federal
Way City Code to provide a process for the siting of
essential public facilities as stipulated under the
Growth Management Act RCW 36.70A.
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE
Don Largen, AICP
Planning Consultant
McConnell/Burke, Inc.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
- use the attached working draft of the as basis upon
which the Commission develops a recommendation
of proposed Essential Public Facility amendments'
for City Council consideration.
I.
INTRODUCTION
A number of items have been identified and prioritized by the Planning Commission for
completion during its 1997 work program. One of these items is to establish a process
for the review and siting of essential public facilities as required in the Growth
Management Act, specifically WAC 365-195 Procedural Guidelines, sections 340 and
840.
The City is proposing the addition of a new section to Chapter 22 (zoning code), Article
XVIII of the FWCC. The additions are related to meeting the requirements of the Act
and are intended to identify and provide a local process for the review and siting of
essential public facilities as broadly defined in the Act.
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of. Essential Public Facility Identification
of. Appropriate Review Process
of. Special Provisions
A.
Identification
Identifying what constitutes an essential public facility is the first step in
developing these regulations. Identification will require a definition or set of
definitions and/or an actual list of facility types. It may also include a listing of
known existing and proposed facilities. Paragraph 2 of Section 840 also states:
(2) ...The designated facilities should include those listed by the state
office of financial management and those necessary to list in order to
comply with county-wide planning policies. In addition, other facilities
needed locally should be listed. These may include facilities which
receive funding from the state or other governmental units, but which are
not identified on the state list or by virtue of county-wide policies.
Staff has reviewed the State Office of Financial Management's 10-year 1997-
2007 Capital Plan. There are no facilities listed for the legislative dis~rict in which
Federal Way is located. The County has no listing of facilities in the county~wide
policies at this time. The FWCC does contain definitions and regulations for'
uses that may be considered essential local facilities under GMA.
1.
Options
A general definition for essential public facilities is needed before a determination
can be made as to what types of land uses fall into this category. As broadly
defined in WAC 365-195-340 essential public facilities may be typified by being
difficult to site and their location in. a community may be locally unpopular.'
Section 840 of the WAC suggests two categories of facilities, local versus
regional or state-wide, and adds government funding as another defining
attribute. The Snohomish County General Policy Plan expands the definition to
include public utilities or transportation companies or any organization providing
a public service. The Seattle land Use Code defines essential public facilities as
only "...airports, sewage treatment plants, jails, and power plants." So a
definition can be very broad (as in the Act), very specific (such as Seattle), or
somewhere in-between.
The WAC stipulates that a list of facility types should be assembled as part of
any proposed regulations. The Act does not provide specific definitions or
attributes for individual types of facilities. So again it appears that a listing may
be broad as to individual facility type or specific to the point of identifying known.
projects. ".
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d. Park & Ride Lots in residential zones
4. State or regional correctional facilities
5. Solid waste handling facilities (large scale)
a. Transfer station
b. Recycling center
6. Sewage treatment plants
7. Power plants
C. Class II: FACIUl1ES OF A LOCAL NATURE
Those essential public facilities that are intended to meet the service needs
of the local community. In many cases local facilities are characterized by
providing some type of in-patient care, assistance, or monitoring. Such
facilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Substance abuse facilities
2. Mental health facilities
3. Group Homes/Special Needs Housing
4. Local schools
a. Elementary school
b. Middle school
c. High School
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5. Social service transitional housing
a. Domestic violence shelter
b. Homeless shelter
c. Work-release
3.
Analvsis
This approach offers hoth an over-all definition, which will be Useful in eventually
meeting county..wide policies when they are developed, and provides a relatively
specific list of facilities that may be of particular local interest.
B.
Appropriate Process
A review process is required for the review and siting of essential public facilities
under GMA. WAC 365-195-840 provides some general guidance, but falls short
of providing any specific options. Conversations with State Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development suggests that the requirement
for essential public facilities regulations is not meant to be over-burdensome, that
a local jurisdiction should adopt a process that makes fits within their established
regulatory framework.
The City is currently updating development permit requirements and process
relative to ESHB 1724 Regulatory Reform. It makes sense to integrate es$ential
public facility regulations into this framework.
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SITE EVALUATiON CRITERIA
The following criteria will be utilized in evaluating siting proposals made by
sponsoring agencies or organizations seeking to site an essential public
facility in Federal Way. These criteria encompass an evaluation of regional
and/or local need and local site suitability for the proposed facility.
Findings concerning the proposal's conformance with each criteria shall be
included in the documentation of any City decision relative to the project.
1. Demonstration of Need Project sponsors must establish the
need for their proposed facility. Included in the analysis of need should be
the projected service population, an inventory of existing and planned
comparable facilities, and an assessment of demand for this type of
essential public facility.
2. Relationship of Service Area to Population The facility's service
area population should include a significant share Federal Way's
population and/or serve a specific segment of the population within the
City. The proposed site should also be in a location that reasonably serves
its over-all service area population.
3. Minimum Site Requirements Project sponsors shall submit
documentation showing the minimum site requirement needs for the
facility. Site requirements may be determined by any or all of the following
parameters: minimum size of the facility, access, necessary on-site
support facilities, topography, geology and soils, and mitigation
requirements. The sponsor shall also identify any future expansions of the
facility.
4. Alternative Site Selection The sponsor shall document whether
any alternative sites have been identified that meet the minimum site
requirements of the facility. Where a proposal involves expansion of an
existing site, the documentation should indicate why relocation of the
facility to another site would be infeasible.
5. Concentration of Essential Public Facilities In considering a
proposal, the City shall examine the overall concentration of these facilities
within the City to avoid placing undue burden on anyone neighborhood.
6. Public Participation Sponsors shall conduct local out reach
efforts with early notification to prospective neighbors to inform them
about the project and to engage local residents in site planning and
mitigation design prior to the initiation of formal hearings.
7. Proposed Impact Mitigation The proposal must include adequate
and appropriate mitigation measures for the impacted area and
neighborhood. Mitigation measures may include, but are not limited to
natural features that may serve as buffers, other site design elements used
in the development plan, and/or operational or other programmatic
measures contained in the proposal. The proposed measures should be
adequate to substantially reduce or compensate for anticipated adverse
impacts on the local environment.
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~ Port of Seattle
via fax (206) 661-4119
original sent via US. mail
March 31, 1997
Greg Moore, AICP
Director of Community Development Services
City of Federal Way
33530 First Way South
Federal Way, W A 98003
Subject:
Federal Way proposed essential public facilities siting process
Dear Mr. Moore:
We would like to take this opportunity to comment on the proposed addition to the Federal Way
City Code (FWCC), Chapter 22, Article xvrn to establish a siting process for essential public
facilities as stipulated under the State Growth Management Act (GMA).
Given that no portion of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located within Federal Way, the
siting process described in the proposed amendment would not apply to any developments or
expansions at the Airport. Even so, we do concur with the City's conclusion that expansions to
Sea- Tac Airport qualify as an essential public facility and should be included in the inventory of
such facilities identified in the FWCc. This is appropriate based on the following facts:
1)
Sea- Tac Airport serves the air travel needs of Federal Way residents and
businesses and is the only facility available to provide this service
2)
Sea- Tac Airport is a facility of regional and state-wide importance and serves a
population base that crosses county lines
3)
Airports are explicitly listed in the GMA as essential public facilities
[RCW 36.70A.200 (1)]
4)
Sea- Tac Airport is included in the City of SeaTac Comprehensive Plan as
an essential public facility
Seattle -Tacoma
International Airport
P.O. Box 68727
Seattle, WA 98168 US.A.
TELEX 703433
FAX (206) 431.5912
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removed soils elsewhere by the natural forces of wind or water.
Essential public facilitY is any Îacility or conveyance which has the following
attributes:
1. It is typically difficult to site due to unusual site requirements and/or significant
public opposition:
2. It is necessary component of a system. network or program which provides a public
service or good:
3. It is owned or operated by a unit of local or state government. private. or nonprofit
organization under contract with or receiving goyernment funding. or private firms subject to
a public service obligation:
4. It meets a general and/or specific category for facility types or individual facilities
listed below in Class I and Class II essential public facilities.
a. Class I: Facilities of a County. Rewonal or State-wide Nature
Those essential public facilities intended to serve a population base that extends
significantly beyond the boundaries of the City. and which may include several
local jurisdictions or a significant share of the Puget Sound regional
population. Such facilities may include. but are not limited to. the following:
1. State or regional education facilities (except minor branch facilities)
a. Research facilities
b. University branch campuses
c. Community College
2. State or regional transportation facilities
a. Light and/or standard rail lines
b. Commuter terminals
c. Transfer centers
d. Park and Ride Lots in residential zones
3. State or regional correctional facilities
4. Solid waste handling facilities(large scale)
a. Transfer station
b. Recycling center
5. Sewage treatment plants
6. Power Plants
b. Class II: Facilities of a Local Nature. Those essential public facilities that are intended to
meet the service needs of the local community. In any cases local facilities are characterized
by providing some type of in-patient care. assistance. or monitoring. Such facilities may
include. but are not limited to the following:
1. Substance abuse facilities
2. Mental health facilities
3. Group Homes/Special Need Housing
4. Local schools
a. Elementary school
b. Middle school
c. High School
5. Social service transitional housing
a. Domestic violence shelter
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required for commercial and industrial uses and activities that are conducted out of doors, §
22-1113; site design requirements for environmentally sensitive areas, § 22-1266 et seq.;
landscape requirements, § 22-1561 et seq.; sign requirements, § 22-1596 et seq.
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DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 22-946. Accessory uses, facilities and activities.
(a) Generally. As limited by this section, accessory uses, facilities and activities
normally associated with as a permitted use are permitted as part of that use. The accessory
use, facility or activity must be clearly secondary to the permitted use.
(b) Authority of director. The director of community development is authorized to
determine if a particular accessory use, facility or activity is normally associated with a
particular permitted use and if the particular accessory use, facility or activity is clearly
secondary to the permitted use.
(c) Exceptions and limitations. This chapter establishes specific limitations and
regulations for certain accessory uses, facilities and activities for some uses in some zones.
Where applicable, those specific regulations supersede the general statement of subsection (a)
of this section.
(Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(115.10), 2-27-90)
Sec. 22-946.1 Essential Public Facilities
(a) Generally. Tþe review and siting of essential.1mQJic facilities shall conform to the
following:
.L. Class 1 facilities shall be reviewed under Process IV. Hearings Examiner
Decision. Project review shall also include those special provisions outlined in part b
of this Section.
L Class IT facilities shall be reviewed under the zoning provisions and
processes found in their respective zoning districts. UNLESS they are found to be exempt
under the Federal Fair Housing Act. in which case such exemption does not imply an
exemption from applicable building or structural standards.
ill Site evaluation criteria. The following criteria will be utilized in evaluating
siting proposals made by sponsoring agencies or organizations seeking to site an essential
public facility in Federal Way. These criteria encompass an evaluation of regional and/or
local need and local site suitability for the proposed facility. Findings concerning the
proposal's conformance with each criteria shall be included in the documentation of any City
decision relative to the proi ect.
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City of Peder-d] Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
April 21, 1997
5:30pm
City Hall
Council Chambers
SUMMARY
In attendance: Committee members Phil Watkins (Chair), Ron Gintz and Mary Gates; Councilmember Hope Elder; Deputy Director of
Community Development Services Kathy McClung; Public Works Director Cary Roe; Assistant City Attorney Bob Sterbank; Street
Systems Manager Ken Miller; Surface Water Manager Jeff Pratt; SWM Construction Coordinator Scott Robinson; Administrative
Assistant Sandy Lyle.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 pm by Chairman Phil Watkins.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the April 21,1997, meeting were approved as amended. The new School Impact Fee rate was incorrectly listed for
multifamily housing.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Kenny So and Ken Powers submitted a letter to the Committee regarding the removal of signs from the gas pumps at the Chevron
station at Southwest 356th Street and 21st Avenue Southwest and talked about the negative impact removing the signs has on the
business.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Milita(y Road from South 288th to South 284th Street Inwrovement . The Committee has no major issues to discuss
concerning this project which will widen Military Road from South 288th Street to South 284th Street to allow for a three lane
roadway section with paved shoulders to be consistent with the improvements to the roadway after the Plat of Heritage Woods
constructs its required street improvements. The Committee m/s/c the recommendation to approve the final design to the
Council at their May 6, 1997, meeting. Staff was authorized to bid the project and proceed with directly to Council the low
bid if it is within budget.
B. Uylebos Brid¡:e Pile CIq) Replacement Project - Public Works staff proposes to contract a portion of the)Iylebos Bridge repair
work with King County Bridge Maintenance crews. The deficiencies of the bridge noted in the inspection reports include
failed pier caps, rotted wingwall planks and piles, and eroding banks. The actual scope of the work will not be determined until
the bridge deck is removed. The balance of the work will be performed by Lloyd Enterprises as a part of the Roads
Maintenance Contract. Work is scheduled to begin on August 18, 1997, within the time window set by the State Department
of Fish and Wildlife. Every attempt will be made to schedule the work prior to the opening of the Spring Valley Montessori
School. The Committee m/s/c recommendation of authorization to proceed with the repair of the Hylebos Creek Bridge and
approval of the contract with King County to perform the required repair work. Total project cost is estimated at $73,300.
C. Private RID Inspection Pro¡:ram - The Committee m/s/c recommendation of approval to Council of a program to inspect
private storm and surface water drainage systems to insure that required maintenance is being performed by the property
owner. The issue will be deh"berated at the May 6, 1997, meeting. As long as the competitive process is not compromised, the
Committee felt that preferred providers were the best choice for completion of this type of work. At the Committee's
recommendation, staff will continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce and the Korean Community to heighten
awareness of owner responsibility for maintenance of drainage facilities.
D. Essential Public Facilities - At the center of the discussion of essential public facilities is their definition, i.e., what is a Class I
regional public facility and what is a Class IT local public facility. Following discussion, the Committee m/s/c recommendation