LUTC PKT 01-05-2016City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use /Transportation Committee
January 5, 2016 City Hall
6:00 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING AGENDA
(Rescheduled from Monday, January 4, 2016)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETINGS /AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting will be Monday, February 1, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
Committee Members
Kelly Maloney, Member
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
City Staff
Marwan Salloum P. E., Public Works Director
Shawn Upton, Administrative Assistant II
253- 835 -2703
Action
Topic
Title/ Description
Presenter
Page
or Info
Council Date
Time
A.
Approval of Minutes: December 7, 2015
Upton
3
Action
N/A
5 min
B.
Ordinance: Relating to City Center Planned
Welsh
9
Action
January 19, 2016
10 min
Action and Amending FWRC 14.15.130
Ordinance
First Reading
And Enactment
C.
Amended 2016 Planning Commission Work
Clark
31
Action
January 19, 2016
10 min
Program
Business
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETINGS /AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting will be Monday, February 1, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
Committee Members
Kelly Maloney, Member
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
City Staff
Marwan Salloum P. E., Public Works Director
Shawn Upton, Administrative Assistant II
253- 835 -2703
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MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Bob Celski and Committee members Kelly Maloney and Lydia
Assefa- Dawson. Council members in attendance: Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge.
Staff in Attendance: Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Deputy Public Works Director /PAEC Project Director William
Appleton, Assistant City Attorney Mark Orthmann, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Street Systems Manager John Mulkey,
Development Services Manager Edward Walsh, Planner Manager Isaac Conlen, Principal planner Margaret Clark, Senior
Planner Matt Herrera, SWM Project Engineer Fei Tang, Senior Traffic Engineer Erik Preston, Senior Transportation Planning
Engineer Sarady Long, Associate Planner Leila Willoughby - Oakes, and Administrative Assistant II Shawna Upton.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Celski called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM,
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
William Appleton — Expressed appreciation to Councilmember Celski for his thoughtfulness, intelligence, insightfulness
and service to the City.
John Mulkey — Thanked Councilmember Celski for taking the time to understand the issues and raising questions prior
to the meeting which helped staff be better prepared. He appreciates all the time that was sacrificed to serve on the
Council and he's earned the respect of staff and citizens alike.
Edward Walsh — Reiterated previous statements and thanked him for all his guidance and commitment to the staff at the
City and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Rick Perez — Expressed appreciation for Councilmember Celski's service to the City. Your thorough review and timely
feedback enable staff to make better presentations and improve transparency. The citizens of Federal Way benefit from
your diligence and Mr. Perez personally thanks him for his service.
Erik Preston — Thanked Councilmember Celski for his service, professionalism and helping staff be better prepared.
Sarady Long — Expressed gratitude as a citizen of Federal Way, to have a Councilmember that is approachable and down
to earth. Mr. Long recalls the first time they met, the positive impression he was left with and thanked him for his service
to the City of Federal Way.
Isaac Conlen — Echoed the previous comments made by staff, thanking him for his leadership on the Committee and the
thoughtfulness on the many topics staff brings forward to the Committee and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Marwan Salloum — Expressed appreciation for what he has done for staff and the City. Mr. Salloum specifically mentioned
his heads up emails, phone calls and questions gave staff insight as to how Chair Celski thinks, and how the Committee
thinks, so that staff can give a good presentation and keep the items moving forward. In the past, most of the items
had to be carried forward to future meetings because staff was unable to foresee questions or concerns that may arise
prior to the meeting. The insight he provided gave staff the tools to be able to be prepared and do their job better. Thank
you on behalf of all the staff and all the citizens of Federal Way. Mr. Salloum presented Chair Celski with a shovel as a
thank you, noting his years of service as Chair of the LUTC Committee signed staff.
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair 3 Marwan Salloum, P.E., Public Works Director
Kelly Maloney, Member Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member 253- 835 -2703
City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use /Transportation Committee
December 7, 2015 City Hall
5:30 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Bob Celski and Committee members Kelly Maloney and Lydia
Assefa- Dawson. Council members in attendance: Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge.
Staff in Attendance: Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Deputy Public Works Director /PAEC Project Director William
Appleton, Assistant City Attorney Mark Orthmann, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Street Systems Manager John Mulkey,
Development Services Manager Edward Walsh, Planner Manager Isaac Conlen, Principal planner Margaret Clark, Senior
Planner Matt Herrera, SWM Project Engineer Fei Tang, Senior Traffic Engineer Erik Preston, Senior Transportation Planning
Engineer Sarady Long, Associate Planner Leila Willoughby - Oakes, and Administrative Assistant II Shawna Upton.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Celski called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM,
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
William Appleton — Expressed appreciation to Councilmember Celski for his thoughtfulness, intelligence, insightfulness
and service to the City.
John Mulkey — Thanked Councilmember Celski for taking the time to understand the issues and raising questions prior
to the meeting which helped staff be better prepared. He appreciates all the time that was sacrificed to serve on the
Council and he's earned the respect of staff and citizens alike.
Edward Walsh — Reiterated previous statements and thanked him for all his guidance and commitment to the staff at the
City and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Rick Perez — Expressed appreciation for Councilmember Celski's service to the City. Your thorough review and timely
feedback enable staff to make better presentations and improve transparency. The citizens of Federal Way benefit from
your diligence and Mr. Perez personally thanks him for his service.
Erik Preston — Thanked Councilmember Celski for his service, professionalism and helping staff be better prepared.
Sarady Long — Expressed gratitude as a citizen of Federal Way, to have a Councilmember that is approachable and down
to earth. Mr. Long recalls the first time they met, the positive impression he was left with and thanked him for his service
to the City of Federal Way.
Isaac Conlen — Echoed the previous comments made by staff, thanking him for his leadership on the Committee and the
thoughtfulness on the many topics staff brings forward to the Committee and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Marwan Salloum — Expressed appreciation for what he has done for staff and the City. Mr. Salloum specifically mentioned
his heads up emails, phone calls and questions gave staff insight as to how Chair Celski thinks, and how the Committee
thinks, so that staff can give a good presentation and keep the items moving forward. In the past, most of the items
had to be carried forward to future meetings because staff was unable to foresee questions or concerns that may arise
prior to the meeting. The insight he provided gave staff the tools to be able to be prepared and do their job better. Thank
you on behalf of all the staff and all the citizens of Federal Way. Mr. Salloum presented Chair Celski with a shovel as a
thank you, noting his years of service as Chair of the LUTC Committee signed staff.
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair 3 Marwan Salloum, P.E., Public Works Director
Kelly Maloney, Member Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member 253- 835 -2703
Chair Celski stated it was very kind of staff to be present to say thanks and noted the shovel will have a special place in
his study. He further noted it has been his pleasure to work with everyone and that he has learned a tremendous amount
from staff because of the professionalism and knowledge staff brings to the meetings. Chair Celski said he has learned
so much as a citizen and has a much better understanding of how the City operates now. It's because of staff and the
dedication staff puts in to their jobs and he can't thank staff enough for all their hard work. He specifically thanked
Mr. Salloum for his professionalism and leadership and is honored to have been able to serve alongside staff.
Diana Noble - Gulliford — She noted that Councilmember Celski will be missed. She said she enjoyed working with him for
a short time during her time on the Committee as well. She also expressed thanks to him for heading up the Veterans
Memorial Committee. Ms. Noble - Gulliford said she would also like to speak about Item C on behalf of the Historical
Society. She further noted that the Historical Society owns the historic cabins near the Hylebos. In the summer, the
cabins are open to the public and she can't express in enough words how important the Hylebos trail is to the citizens
of Federal Way as well as others in the region. This project will expand the trail and add more value with the interpretive
center. She provided a brief history on this property and the previous owners. Until the City has the ability to do a survey
to see what can be preserved, the Historical Society would like to have input on the location of the trail as well as the
parking lot.
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Topic Title/ Description
Forward to
Council
A. Approval of Minutes: November 2, 2015 N/A
Committee approved the November 2, 2015, LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
B. Temporary Suspension of Impact Fees for Change in Use January 5, 2016
Consent
Mr. Long stated this is an information only item. He provided a brief background on the
code section noting that earlier this year City Council passed a one year temporary
suspension of transportation impact fees charged for changes in use that don't add new
square footage. The suspension was intended to help track new businesses and generate
additional tax revenue for the City. The code section will expire at the end of the year
without any amendment. At the January 2015 LUTC Committee meeting, the Committee
directed staff to return and provide information on the effectiveness of the program. Staff
reviewed about 77 applications related to tenant improvements from January 2015 to
December 2015. Five projects benefited from this change in use which resulted in
approximately $392k that the City is not collecting. A lengthy discussion was held
regarding reasons why this was done, positive and negative effects, budget implications,
traffic impacts, possible exemptions based on business type and what options are available
moving forward.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as amended to move to direct staff to allow
the temporary suspension of impact fees for change in use to expire on
December 31, 2015 and to report back to the Committee before the end of
2016 with quantifiable data as to those businesses that did not move forward
with development because of the fees. The motion was amended further to
place this item on the consent agenda for the January 5, 2016 Council
meeting.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair 4 Marwan Salloum, P. E., Public Works Director
Kelly Maloney, Member Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member 253- 835 -2703
C. 2015 Surface Water Management Capital Improvement Program Updates
Mr. Appleton provided a brief overview stating that the CIP update includes 13 projects.
Proposed updates will add three projects, modify four projects and will delete one project.
He summarized project additions which include Town Center Park LID Demonstration
Project, Regional Flow Control Facility Upgrade Study and Conveyance System Restoration
(Slip Line). He further noted information regarding the LID Retrofit which is going to be
deleted. He also summarized the projects being modified including Phase V Highway 99
Project — S 344th Street at Highway 99, Conveyance System Restoration, West Hylebos
Education Center and Trail and the Bridges Property Culvert Removal and Replacement.
Discussion followed regarding the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 flow control,
staffing and workload levels, and the potential for the Historical Society to be involved with
project elements near the cabins.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
January 5, 2016
Consent
D. South 356th Street Regional Detention Facility Retrofit Project — Project Acceptance January 5, 2016
Consent
Mr. Tang started off by sharing appreciation for Councilmember Celski's service and
dedication both from a staff member as well as a citizen of Federal Way.
Mr. Tang stated that prior to release of retainage on a public works project, the City Council
must accept the work as complete to meet State Department of Revenue and State
Department of Labor and Industries requirements. The project was completed below
budget.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
E. 2016 -2017 Neighborhood Traffic Safety (NTS) Program- Rejection of Bids January 5, 2016
Consent
Mr. Preston indicated two bids were opened on November 18, 2015. AA Asphalting, LLC
was the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder; however, the unit prices quoted for
comparable bid items are much higher than the winning quotes received for previous
years. He presented specific cost comparisons from previous bids to illustrate the average
price increases on comparable work items and quantities. The average increase ranged
from 162% to 555% higher than previous years. To accept the current low bid would
mean fewer work items per project could be funded with the budgeted amount.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
F. Ordinance: Amending Chapter 19.45 Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) - Variances January 5, 2016
Ordinance
Mr. Herrera explained that the proposed text amendments to Title 19 of the Zoning and First Reading
Development Code related to variances have been provided. He noted that changes were
made as requested by the Committee at the November Land Use meeting. These changes
apply to changes requested for relief from measurable standards such as setbacks, height
and lot coverage but limited to 25% and less. It's a procedural amendment only and no
changes to decisional criteria are proposed. Mr. Herrera stated that, as requested by the
Committee, additional opportunity for citizen comment has been provided in the proposal.
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair 5 Marwan Salloum, P. E., Public Works Director
Kelly Maloney, Member Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member 253- 835 -2703
Mr. Herrera took a moment to express gratitude for Councilmember Celski's service to the
City and interest in Planning issues.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa - Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
G. Acceptance of Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Agreement January 5, 2016
Consent
Mr. Appleton stated a grant is being offered to the City by the Department of Ecology in
the amount of $25,000 for 2016 with the possibility of additional funding added on to that
grant, depending on the ability of funds, in the future for 2017. This is a cash grant that
has no grant match requirements and these funds will be used to allow for stormwater
permit requirement to be met.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
H. Acceptance of the King County Flood Control District Sub - Regional Opportunity Fund January 5, 2016
Award Consent
Mr. Appleton explained that within the King County Flood Control District, funds are set
aside specifically for the City each year. The funds have built up and once the City has
identified an appropriate project, the City can submit to the Flood Control District for these
funds to be used on the project. Staff is asking for permission to submit a request for the
funds in the amount of $350,195 to be used for the Marine Hills Conveyance Repair
Project.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects — Authorization to Accept Grant January 5, 2016
Funding Consent
Mr. Mulkey provided background on this project noting that grant applications were
submitted in 2015 under 2015 Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Funding Program.
The project staff is applying the grant to is the Pacific Highway Phase V on S 340th to S
359th Street. The awarded grant amount is $6M with a required City match of $4M. The
City match will be obtained from the existing project grant funding that was awarded to
the project in 2014 from PSRC in the amount of $7M so no additional budget funding will
be required.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
J. S352 nd Street Extension from Enchanted Parkway South to Pacific Highway South Project January 5, 2016
— Bid Award Consent
Mr. Mulkey indicated 11 bids were received and opened on December 1, 2015 for the S
352nd Street Extension Project. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder is Scarsella
Brothers, Inc. He briefly noted available funding sources and estimated expenditures.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa - Dawson
Committee Members
Bob Celski, Chair
Kelly Maloney, Member
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
City Staff
Marwan Salloum, P. E., Public Works Director
Shawn Upton, Administrative Assistant II
253- 835 -2703
K. State Participating Agreement — Pacific Highway S HOV Lanes Phase V January 5, 2016
Consent
Mr. Mulkey stated Washington State Department of Transportation ( WSDOT) is
responsible for maintenance of pavement on all State Routes within the City of Federal
Way. Pacific Highway South within the Phase V project limit was last overlaid in year 2000
by WSDOT. The City has requested WSDOT to provide the estimated overlay funding that
WSDOT would have to spend for the overlay of the limits of Pacific Highway South HOV
Lanes Phase V project. The State Participating Agreement provides that the City, on behalf
of the State, agrees to perform the requirement pavement work by incorporating the
design, plans and specifications for the required work into the project. The estimated
State contribution to this project is $1,220,424.00 payable to the City and includes cost for
the design and construction phases of the project.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
L. Ordinance: Proposed Code Amendment Related to Permits for Encroachments Into the January 5, 2016
Public Right -of -Way Adding a New Section to Chapter 4.25 FWRC Ordinance
First Reading
Mr. Orthmann provided background on this issue noting that the proposed ordinance
allows developers to come to the City, apply for a permit, and construct detachable
awnings and canopies over sidewalks. This is a necessity because in the downtown zones,
we have zero lot line setbacks for all buildings which means developers build right up to
the sidewalk and they have no means to encroach into the right -of -way to build awnings.
This gives an avenue for developers while at the same time, not allowing permanent
additions that would impact the right -of -way. A brief discussion was held regarding
examples of current projects that may benefit from this and Director authority related to
requiring removal or maintenance of the structures if needed.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETINGS /AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting will be Monday, January 4, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
A recommendation was made to consider changing the meeting to Monday, January 11, 2016 in order to allow new
Committee Members to attend. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 11, 1016 depending on Councilmember
availability.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM.
Attest:
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Bob Celski, Chair Kelly Maloney, Member Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair 7 Marwan Salloum, P. E, Public Works Director
Kelly Maloney, Member Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member 253- 835 -1703
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 19, 2016 ITEM #:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE: RELATING TO CITY CENTER PLANNED ACTION AND AMENDING FWRC 14.15.130
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City amend and extend the City Center Planned Action?
COMMITTEE: Land Use and Transportation Committee
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent Ordinance
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution
MEETING DATE: Jan. 5, 2016
❑ Public Hearing
❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Stacey elsh, Senior Planner DEPT: CD
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Attachments: 1) LUTC staff report and 2) proposed ordinance amending and extending the City Center Planned
Action through 2025 (includes Exhibit A (City Center Planned Action Area Map) & Exhibit B (Planned Action
Mitigation Document)).
Options Considered:
1. Pass the ordinance.
2. Do not pass the ordinance and provide further direction to staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1
MAYOR APPROVAL: F. DIRECTOR APPROVAL:, 6772`
Cant 1tee Council ` InitiallDate
Initiald)ate Initial/Date
CHIEF OF STAFF: W, hftl Lk--' C CoInitia!lUatc Initia e
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I move to forward the proposed ordinance to First Reading and Enactment
on January 19, 2016
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION(S):
1ST READING OF ORDINANCE AND ENACTMENT (JANUARY 19): "1 move approval of the proposed
ordinance. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED 1ST reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED - 1/2015 RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 22, 2015
TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor 11
FROM: Michael A. Morales, Community Development Director
Stacey Welsh, AICP, Senior Planner ail,/
SUBJECT: City Center Planned Action
BACKGROUND:
The City of Federal Way issued the City of Federal Way City Center Planned Action Final
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in 2006. Subsequently four Addenda to the 2006 EIS have been
issued. A Planned Action Ordinance was adopted in 2007. Addendum #4 to the 2006 EIS extended the
end timeframe of development for which the Planned Action Ordinance applied from 2014 to September
30, 2015.
Pursuant to State SEPA laws and rules, the City issued a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact
Statement (DSEIS) on October 16, 2015. The SEIS includes an update to the transportation analysis for
the City Center Planned Action subarea. A 30 -day comment period followed issuance of the DSEIS. A
public meeting on the DSEIS was held on November 9, 2015. The City of Federal Way issued the 2016
City Center Planned Action Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) on December
30, 2015.
The Planned Action designation means further environmental review on development within the
designated Planned Action area is not necessary if the proposed development is consistent with the
development levels and mitigation requirements of the adopted Planned Action Ordinance. For reference,
the planned action project area is located in the City Center subarea, bounded on the north by South 312th
Street, on the south by South 324th Street, on the west by Pacific Highway South, and on the east
primarily by 23rd Avenue South. Additional area is located east of 23rd Avenue South, bordered on the
north by South 317th Street and on the south by South 319th Place (see Exhibit A of the ordinance).
The next step is adoption of an ordinance amending and extending the designation of a portion of the City
Center subarea as a Planned Action for the purposes of State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
compliance, pursuant to RCW 43.21C.440 and WAC 197 -11 -164. The Planned Action designation would
apply to proposed residential, commercial, office, hotel, and other development within the development
envelope analyzed in this SEIS. The Planned Action designation would apply to development that occurs
through the end of year 2025.
This action includes procedural text amendments to the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 14
(Environmental Policy) Section 14.15.130 (City Center Planned Action) related to the Planned Action
designation and process.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the ordinance extending the City Center Planned Action through 2025.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
the City Center Planned Action established pursuant to RCW
43.21C.440 and amending FWRC 14.15.130. (Amending Ordinance Nos.
14 -779, 10 -659, 07 -552, and 07 -547)
WHEREAS, the State Environmental Policy Act ( "SEPA ") and its implementing regulations
authorize cities planning under the Growth Management Act ( "GMA ") to designate planned actions
that have had their significant impacts adequately addressed in an environmental impact statement
(EIS) prepared in conjunction with a comprehensive plan, subarea plan, fully contained community,
master planned resort, master planned development, or a phased project; and
WHEREAS, RCW 43.21C.440 and WAC 197 -11 -164, -168, and -172 allow and govern the
application of a planned action designation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way is located within an urban growth area and has adopted
a Comprehensive Plan that addresses the City Center subarea and has prepared an EIS and
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement ( "SEIS ") that consider a planned action designation
in a portion of the City Center subarea; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 7 of the City of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan addresses the City
Center subarea and contains policy CCP5 that states the City should "[u]tilize the SEPA Planned
Action to provide streamlined permit review in the City Center in order to accelerate progress
towards meeting the vision "; and
WHEREAS, designation of a project as a planned action streamlines subsequent review of
the project by eliminating the need for preparation of a threshold determination or EIS; and
WHEREAS, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 07 -547 on February 20, 2007,
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establishing the City Center Planned Action, pursuant to RCW 43.21C.031; and
WHEREAS, the City. Council enacted Ordinance No. 14 -779 on December 2, 2014,
approving a short-term extension of the designated development timeframe for a period of nine (9)
months. During that time the city conducted a detailed transportation analysis, as part of a plan to
subsequently extend the EIS for a longer period of time; and
WHEREAS, renewing the designation of a portion of the City Center subarea as a planned
action with appropriate standards and procedures will help achieve permit processing efficiency and
promote environmental quality; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2015, the City issued a Draft Supplemental EIS to the 2006 City
Center Planned Action EIS; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2015, the City held a public meeting to receive comments
regarding the Draft SEIS; and
WHEREAS, the City considered comments received and issued a Final Supplemental EIS on
December 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, proposed development within the City Center planned action area is subject to
the mitigation measures identified by the Supplemental EIS; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Transportation Committee ( "LUTC ") of the Federal Way City
Council considered these procedural code amendments on January 5, 2016, and recommended
adoption of the text.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 14.15.130 of the FWRC is hereby amended to read as follows:
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14.15.130 City center planned action.
(1) Purpose. The city of Federal Way declares that the purpose of this section is to:
(a) Combine environmental analysis with land use planning; and
(b) Set forth a procedure designating certain project actions in a portion of the city center
subarea as "planned actions" consistent with state law RCW 43.21 C.440; and
(c) Streamline and expedite the land use permit review process by relying on completed and
existing environmental analysis for the planned action area; and
(d) Apply the Federal Way Revised Code together with the mitigation framework in
subsection (3) of this section for the purpose of processing planned action development
applications.
(2) Findings. The city of Federal Way finds that:
(a) The city of Federal Way is required to prepare and implement plans in accordance with
the provisions of the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW;
(b) The city of Federal Way has adopted a comprehensive plan and city center subarea plan
in compliance with the GMA;
(c) The city center planned action environmental impact statement and supplemental
environmental impact statement identifwsy and addresses all significant environmental
impacts associated with the proposed-planned action as defined in subsection (3) of this
section;
(d) The mitigation measures contained in Exhibit B, "Planned Action Mitigation
Document," adopted by ordinance on January 19, 2016 of n,- a:,,anee 07 547 , together with
applicable city development standards, are adequate to mitigate the significant adverse
environmental impacts of planned action development as defined in subsection (3)(c) of
this section, subject to project review;
(e) The expedited permit review procedures as set forth in this section are and a
benefit to the public, protect the environment, and enhance economic development; and
(f) Opportunities for public involvement and review have been provided, and comments
considered as part of preparation of the draft and final planned action environmental impact
statement and supplemental environmental impact statement.
(3) Procedures and criteria for evaluating and determining projects as planned actions.
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(a) Planned action site. The planned action designation shall apply to the approximately
2-00215 -acre site generally bounded by South 312th Street on the north, South 324th Street
on the south, Pacific Highway South on the west and 23rd Avenue South on the east.
Additional area is located east of 23rd Avenue South, bordered on the north by South 317th
Street and on the south by South 319th Place and shown in Exhibit A, "City Center Planned
Action Area Map," adopted by ordinance on January 19, 2016 of nee nom -07 547.
(b) Environmental document. A planned action designation for a site - specific application
shall be based on the environmental analysis contained in the city center planned action
environmental impact statement (EIS) completed by the city ein September 8-,2006 and the
supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS ) completed in 2015. "EIS" means the
city center planned action environmental impact statement composed of the draft EIS (June
2006) and the final EIS (September 2006) and "SEIS" means the supplemental
environmental impact statement composed of the draft SEIS October 2015 and the final
SEIS (December 2015). The planned action mitigation document (Exhibit B of Or-di anee
07 547) is based upon the analysis of the EIS and SEIS. The mitigation document, together
with applicable city codes, ordinances and standards, shall provide the framework for the
decision by the city to impose conditions on a planned action project.
(c) Planned action qualifications.
(i) Land uses. The following uses are the primary uses analyzed in the SEIS.
(A) Retail goods and services.
(B) Office.
(C) Lodging.
(D) Residential.
(me.
(F) struetur-ed par-king.
(ii) Development thresholds. The planned action designation applies to fiftufe
development proposals that cumulatively do not exceed the development envelope
established by the SEIS, as and shown in the planned action
development envelope table below:
City Center C,,m,,, Planned Action Development Envelope Table
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Retail
750,000- 475,000 sf
Office
30;000-400,000 sf
Lodging
600 rooms
Residential
7-5&2,400 units
Cris
500,000 sf
The planned action designation also applies to demolition of existing buildings an
parking &eil ties development (no limitation on square footage).
If proposed plans significantly change the leeat °„ of uses in a Manner- that would alte
the - environmental determinations of the SEIS, additional SEPA review may be
required. Additional SEPA em,kanmenl may be conducted as an adden
supplement to the planned aetion EIS consistent with city SEPA procedures and
state law.
Shifting the total build -out of development among uses, or similar uses that may not
be specifically listed in the above table may be permitted so long as the total build -out
does not exceed the aggregate amount of the development envelope; or trip generation
and par-king tIffeshelds reviewed in the SEIS, and so long as the impacts of that
development have been identified and mitigated in the SEIS and mitigation document.
(iii) The project is located within the planned action area.
(iv) Transportation.
(A) Vehicle trip ranges ,generation. The ranges of ve trips generation
alternatives reviewed in the SEIS are as follows:
Planned Aetion Trip ThFesholds by
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20474
Trip Generation by Alternative
2025 No Action
2025 Action
Alternative
Alternative
Time Period
Total Trips
Total Trips
AM Peak Hour
3,040
3,617
PM Peak Hour
6,919
6,792
MIA
Trip Generation by Alternative
The SEIS conducted quantitative analysis on a per- intersection basis of impacts
and mitigation through 200-9 -2025 (or the equivalent time, based on the
cumulative totals of projected vehicle trips). EIS analysis of 2010 2014 vehiele
works a; et
(B) Trip threshold. Proposed development that would result in a cumulative total
of trips that exceeds the maximum trip levels shown above would not qualify as a
planned action.
(C) Public works discretion. The public works director shall have discretion to
determine incremental and total trip generation, consistent with the Institute of
Traffic Engineers (ITE) General Manual (latest ed.), for each planned aeti
project permit application proposed under this planned °^*i^^
(v) Elements of the environment analyzed in the _SEIS. A project that would result in a
significant change in impacts to any of the elements of the environment identified in
the SEIS would not qualify as a planned action.
(vi) Time horizon. The planned action designation is intended to be applicable until all
development shown in the planned action development envelope
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2025 No Action
2025 Action
Alternative
Alternative
Time Period
Total Trips
Total Trips
AM Peak Hour
3,040
3,617
PM Peak Hour
6,919
6,792
The SEIS conducted quantitative analysis on a per- intersection basis of impacts
and mitigation through 200-9 -2025 (or the equivalent time, based on the
cumulative totals of projected vehicle trips). EIS analysis of 2010 2014 vehiele
works a; et
(B) Trip threshold. Proposed development that would result in a cumulative total
of trips that exceeds the maximum trip levels shown above would not qualify as a
planned action.
(C) Public works discretion. The public works director shall have discretion to
determine incremental and total trip generation, consistent with the Institute of
Traffic Engineers (ITE) General Manual (latest ed.), for each planned aeti
project permit application proposed under this planned °^*i^^
(v) Elements of the environment analyzed in the _SEIS. A project that would result in a
significant change in impacts to any of the elements of the environment identified in
the SEIS would not qualify as a planned action.
(vi) Time horizon. The planned action designation is intended to be applicable until all
development shown in the planned action development envelope
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table (subsection (3)(c)(ii) of this section) is constructed or until the total trips in the
trip generation by alternative table (subsection Q)(c)(iv) of this section) are exceeded,
or until September- 30, 2015 December 31, 2025, whichever occurs first. In
sShould environmental conditions significantly change from those analyzed in the
SEIS, the eiVf2-,SEPA official may determine that the planned action designation is no
longer applicable unless additional, supp ement 7• environmental review is
conducted, regardless of the date.
(d) Planned action review criteria.
(i) Uses and activities described in the SEIS, subject to the qualifications described in
subsection (3)(c) of this section and the mitigation measures in the planned action
mitigation document Exhibit u of 11«.a;,.ance 07 547, may be designated planned
actions pursuant to RCW 43.21C.440.
(ii) The SEPA official or- e is authorized to designate a project application as a
planned action pursuant to RCW 43.21 C.440, if the project meets all of the following
conditions:
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(A) The project is not otherwise exempt from SEPA; and
(B) The project is consistent with the city of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan
adopted under Chapter 36.70A RCW; and
(C) The project is subsequent to-or i -,implementing a project which has had its
significant adverse environmental impacts that have been adequately identified in
the SEIS; and
(D) The project falls within the planned action qualifications identified in
subsection (3)(c) of this section; and
(E) The SEPA official has determined that the project's adverse impacts are able
to be mitigated through the application of mitigation measures
detailed in the planned action mitigation document it Exhibit B of Ordi ,. nee 0-7-
57, as well as other applicable city, county, state, and federal requirements and
conditions, whieh together- , nstit Ae su ffi lent mitigation f the s nifi ,
o� W ; ets asseeiated with the proposed p eet; and
(F) The proposed project complies with all applicable local, county, state, and
federal regulations, and where appropriate, the proposed project eemplies with
needed var-ianees or- modifieations or- other specia,4 pefmits have been idepAified;
and
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(G) The proposed project is not an essential public facility, as defined in RCW
36.70A.200, unless an essential public facility is accessory to or part of a
development that is designated a planned action under this subsection.
(e) Effect of planned action:
(i) Upon designation by the SEPA official that the development proposal within the
planned action area qualifies as a planned action pursuant to this section and WAC
197 -11 -172, the project shall not be subject to a SEPA threshold determination, an
environmental impact statement (EIS), SEPA appeal or any other additional review
under SEPA.
iii Additionally, projects will be subject to applicable city, state and federal
regulatory requirements. The planned action designation shall not exempt a project
from meeting the-cityls code and ordinance requirements -apaft from the SEP
preeess. This includes paying applicable transportation impact fees (Chapter 19.91
FWRC) and making development iWrovements, including those for safety and access
purposes (Chapter 19.135 FWRC ). Projects that qualify as Planned Actions are not
exempt from the Transportation Concurrency Management Program (Chapter 19.90
FWRC). -
(f) Planned action permit process. The director of community development sees or
designee shall review projects and determine whether they meet the criteria as planned
actions .
The review procedure shall consist, at a minimum, of the following:
(i) Development applications will meet the requirements of the Federal Way Revised
Code Titles 4, 4, 11 , 14, '—�efA-14-artd- C=1iaFA-L-i-l- 5
pRE. Applications shall be made on forms provided by the city a >, l a
planned aetion eheeklist or- such other- prejeet review fefmis pr-evided by
"y development, building, and publie w-eFks be incorporated into the femi of an applieatiefl..
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iii Additionally, projects will be subject to applicable city, state and federal
regulatory requirements. The planned action designation shall not exempt a project
from meeting the-cityls code and ordinance requirements -apaft from the SEP
preeess. This includes paying applicable transportation impact fees (Chapter 19.91
FWRC) and making development iWrovements, including those for safety and access
purposes (Chapter 19.135 FWRC ). Projects that qualify as Planned Actions are not
exempt from the Transportation Concurrency Management Program (Chapter 19.90
FWRC). -
(f) Planned action permit process. The director of community development sees or
designee shall review projects and determine whether they meet the criteria as planned
actions .
The review procedure shall consist, at a minimum, of the following:
(i) Development applications will meet the requirements of the Federal Way Revised
Code Titles 4, 4, 11 , 14, '—�efA-14-artd- C=1iaFA-L-i-l- 5
pRE. Applications shall be made on forms provided by the city a >, l a
planned aetion eheeklist or- such other- prejeet review fefmis pr-evided by
"y development, building, and publie w-eFks be incorporated into the femi of an applieatiefl..
. eSj`
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(ii) The director of community development serviee-s-will determine whether the
application is complete as provided in FWRC 19.15.0495.
(iii) After the city receives and reviews a complete application, the SEPA official shall
determine, utilizing the criteria and procedures contained in subsection (3)(d) of this
section and WAC 197 -11 -172, whether the project qualifies as a planned action. If the
project does qualify as a planned action, the director of community development
services shall notify the applicant, and the project shall proceed in accordance with the
appropriate permit procedures, except that no additional SEPA review, threshold
determination or EIS will be required.
(iv) For projects that qualify as planned actions, public notice shall be provided as
specified in FWRC 14.15.060(3).
(v) If a project is determined not to be a planned action, the director of community
development sees shall notify the applicant and prescribe a SEPA review
procedure consistent with the city SEPA procedures and state laws. The notice to the
applicant shall describe the elements of the application that result in disqualification as
a planned action.
(vi) Projects disqualified as a planned action may use or incorporate relevant elements
of the environmental review analysis in the SEIS prepared for the planned action, as
well as other environmental review documents to assist in meeting SEPA
requirements. The SEPA official may choose to limit the scope of the SEPA review to
those issues and environmental impacts not previously addressed in the SEIS.
(4) Planned action area monitoring. The city center planned action section shall be reviewed
periodically by the director of community development seFviees -to determine its continuing
validity with respect to the environmental conditions of the project area and vicinity and
applicability of planned action requirements, to ensure continued applicability of the
transportation analysis and impacts. Based upon this review, this section may be amended as
needed, and another review period may be specified.
(5) Conflict. In the event of a conflict between this section or any mitigation measures imposed
pursuant thereto and any ordinance or regulation of the city, the provisions of this section shall
control.
Section 2. Severability. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this chapter, or its application to any person or situation, be declared unconstitutional or invalid
for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter or
its application to any other person or situation. The City Council of the City of Federal Way hereby
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declares that it would have adopted this chapter and each section, subsection, sentence, clauses,
phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener /clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of
this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days from
and after its passage and publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 19th day of January, 2016.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MAYOR, JIM FERRELL
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK, STEPHANIE COURTNEY, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY, AMY JO PEARSALL
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.:
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Exhibit B
Planned Action Mitigation Document
The City of Federal Way issued the 2016 City Center Planned Action Draft Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement on October 16, 2015, and Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statement on December 30, 2015. The Draft and the Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statements are referenced collectively herein as the "SEIS." The SEIS has identified
probable, significant impacts that would occur with the future development of the Planned Action
area, together with a number of potential measures to mitigate those significant impacts.
USE OF TERMS
The Planned Action area may be referred to as the "City Center Planned Action area," "project
site," or "project area" in this document.
Unless stated specifically otherwise, the mitigation measures that require preparation of plans,
conduct of studies, construction of improvements, conduct of maintenance activities, etc., are the
responsibility of the applicant or designee.
MITIGATION
Mitigation measures identified in the SEIS are listed here for use in conjunction with proposed
projects to mitigate related impacts and to qualify as Planned Action projects.
Consistency review under the Planned Action and other permit approvals will be required for
specific development actions under the Proposed Action pursuant to WAC 197 -11 -172 and
Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 14.15.060. Additional project conditions may be imposed on
Planned Action projects based upon the analysis of the proposal in relationship to requirements of
the city, state, or federal requirements or review criteria.
Compliance with FWRC 14.15.130 (City center planned action) is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Chapter 3 of the SEIS identifies significant impacts, unavoidable adverse impacts and
mitigation measures for potential impacts associated with air quality, land use, aesthetics, light
and glare, transportation, public services, and utilities. Please refer to the Final SEIS for
complete text associated with each element of the environment. Following are the mitigation
measures identified in the SEIS:
Air Quality Mitigation Measures
• Construction activities related to development approved under the Planned Action
Designation could generate fugitive dust, which could be mitigated using the following best
management practices:
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• Use water sprays or other non -toxic dust control methods on unpaved roadways.
• Minimize vehicle speed while traveling on unpaved surfaces.
• Prevent track -out of mud onto public streets.
• Cover soil piles when practical.
• To the extent practical, minimize work during periods of high winds.
• Burning of slash or demolition debris is not permitted without express approval from
PSCAA. No slash burning is anticipated for any construction projects in the City Center.
• Mobile construction equipment and portable stationary engines would emit air pollutants
including NOx, CO, and PMIO. These emissions would be temporary and localized. It is
highly unlikely that the temporary emissions would cause ambient concentrations at adjoining
parcels to approach the NAAQS limits. Typical mitigation measures to minimize air quality
and odor issues caused by tailpipe emissions include the following:
• Maintain the engines of construction equipment according to manufacturers'
specifications.
• Minimize idling of equipment while the equipment is not in use.
Land Use Mitigation Measures
Existing development standards along the edges of the Planned Action area appear to be
adequate to allow for a compatible transition from more intensive to less intensive uses.
However, as development occurs this transition area should be evaluated to confirm that long-
term land use compatibility impacts are not being created. If necessary, new development
standards for edge areas should be considered. Techniques could include site and building
lighting limits, requirements for landscaping, noise control, and other measures.
Aesthetics, Light and Glare Mitigation Measures
• Continued use of the city's Community Design Guidelines and review /approval process to
monitor and mitigate potential impacts associated with light and glare, shadows, and aesthetic
impacts resulting from new development, including structured parking.
• Increased building height for multi -unit structures in the City Center Core zone would be
permitted only with review through the city's design review process, as set forth in the
Community Design Guidelines.
• Monitor shade conditions as development occurs and amend the city's Community Design
Guidelines to require site - specific shadow analysis in public places as needed.
Transportation Mitigation Measures
This section summarizes the proposed mitigation anticipated to be required beyond the roadway
improvements assumed to be constructed by 2025. These projects are listed on the City
Transportation Improvement Plan and Capital Improvement Program.
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Existing Roadway Network
Both the No Action and Action Alternatives would increase the density and activity within the
Federal Way City Center area. The increased density could increase traffic congestion; however,
these increases may be offset by reduced vehicle travel demand resulting from mixed -use
development, improvements to pedestrian facilities, and improved transit services.
The Action Alternative results in a decrease in average vehicle delay at all study area
intersections during the PM peak hour except for 3 intersections that experience an increase of
approximately 3 seconds of average vehicle delay. For all intersections, the level of service
(LOS) grade does not degrade between the No Action and Action Alternatives. Because the level
of service grade does not change, the transportation impacts of the Action Alternatives are less
than significant and no mitigation is proposed under the Transportation Impact Analysis.
While there are no impacts and thus no mitigation required for the Action Alternatives, Federal
Way, Sound Transit, and WSDOT are making and planning significant investments in the area's
transportation network to increase the capacity of the transportation system. These projects
include the following:
• Interstate 5 — SR 161 /SR18 Triangle Project: the reconstruction upgraded ramps and
improved connections to and from I -5, SR 18 and SR 161. The benefits of this project are
increased travel capacity and safety improvements.
• Pacific Highway (SR 99) Phase V High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane improvements,
which widened the existing 5 -lane roadway to a 7 -lane section including center median,
curb, sidewalk and streetlight. The project is planned for construction in 2016.
• Federal Way Link Extension project with plans to extend light rail from Downtown
Seattle to the Federal Way Transit Center.
• The City's adopted Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, which proposes projects to add
capacity for walking and bicycling and enhance accessibility in the area. These types of
projects also reduce vehicle trip making by making it easier for people to park once and
walk to multiple destinations.
• The City's ITS Plan, which when implemented, will provide better traffic signal
coordination and operations, improved corridor management during incidents, and
increased vehicle capacity.
Parking
Additional parking spaces will be required on site for both the No Action and Action
Alternatives. These spaces may be provided on the site or as part of parking garages assumed as
part of the City Center development. The number of parking spaces required could be reduced
through shared parking arrangements or transportation demand management programs. This
reduction could vary from 10 to 20 percent based on the effectiveness and robustness of the
programs implemented.
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Additional Mitigation
The mitigation identified in this section is focused on additional improvements that could be
required to meet the expected travel demand on area roadways associated with the proposed
development in the project area.
Development will need to meet the requirements of applicable codes at the time of application.
Such requirements might include the dedication of right -of -way; installing curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks; drainage improvements; and other requirements of the city. Additional mitigation may
be required for individual development applications within the project area to reduce area traffic
impacts, or improve on -site circulation and to meet city and state requirements for Commute Trip
Reduction and Transportation Demand Management. Actions to be considered include:
On -Site Improvements
Includes driveway and circulation action/improvements to minimize impact on area roadways.
Actions may include management of access points, traffic control measures, construction of internal
roadways, turn lanes, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, and connections to adjacent
developments.
Non - Motorized Mode Improvements
Mitigation may be required per site specific and land use development proposals to address
pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements to support the plans, policies, and goals as noted
within the City of Federal Way Transportation Element.
Grid Roadway Development
Part of the City Center Plan is to develop a number of internal roadways to create smaller blocks
that will improve the grid network and improve the access for pedestrians and vehicles. Right -of-
way dedication and street improvements shall be a component of the development submittal
phase of a proposed project within the project area. Roadways within the project area must meet
specific "City Center" design standards as specified in the Transportation Element (Chapter 3) of
the City of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan.
Right -of -Way Dedication
Right -of -way dedication and frontage improvements may be required in conjunction with
proposed developments. Roadways within the project area must meet specific "City Center"
design standards as specified in the Transportation Element (Chapter 3) of the City of Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan.
Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
TDM actions can be used to reduce the impact of the project and as a mitigation action. These
actions may include provision of transit passes to tenants and employees, ridesharing programs,
priority carpool parking, and guaranteed ride home programs. TDM actions are designed to
primarily address commute trips and may not be applicable as mitigation for all developments.
The Federal Way Comprehensive Plan summarizes TDM alternatives by their functional
grouping and potential effectiveness, implementation difficulties, and expected cost
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effectiveness. These strategies include: telecommuting; parking management and pricing; flexible
work schedule; rideshare programs; traveler information; public relations; and marketing.
Following is a list of recommended mitigation measures that can be considered in conjunction
with individual development projects within the project area:
1. Encourage voluntary expansion of the CTR Program to employers of less than 100
employees. The encouragement by employers may be as diverse as subsidized bus passes, car
pool space priority, bike racks, shower facilities, van pools, car pool information access,
telecommuting, variable work hours, etc.
2. Encourage the formation and expansion of area -wide ride - sharing programs. Such programs
operate with little direct cost to the city and are highly cost effective.
3. Support the enhancement of park and ride facilities and transit centers to supplement the
regional system, either directly through physical development or enhancements, or indirectly
through development conditions where employer vans are required to shuttle employees to
park and ride facilities or transit centers.
4. Facilitate enhancements to the HOV system. This may include the dedication of property for
HOV lanes, construction of arterial HOV lanes within existing city right -of -way, and priority
treatments for buses at traffic signals. At the very least, where feasible, opportunities to
enhance access to the state system of HOV lanes should be considered.
5. Achieve increased densities and mix of uses to support public transportation, decrease trip
generation and parking impacts.
6. Encourage facilities (shelters, loading spaces, etc.) to accommodate City Center shuttle
service in association with development projects, together with enhanced pedestrian and
bicycle access and security.
7. Improve pedestrian and bicycle access to bus routes and transit centers. This can be a
requirement of subdivision, development, and redevelopment. The city may need to acquire
easements and construct trail connections. Development incentives could be granted for
providing such amenities that are pedestrian, bike, and transit friendly. While bicycle,
pedestrian, and bus transit services and facilities may be desirable for other reasons; they
should not be looked on as highly cost - effective strategies to the exclusion of those actions
listed above.
Neighborhood Traffic Control
Development within the project area may be required to include actions to reduce the impact of
cut through traffic on residential areas. Examples of neighborhood traffic control actions include:
turn restrictions, speed controls, traffic enforcement, and parking restrictions.
Parking
Mitigation actions that reduce the parking requirements within the project area should be
encouraged. Examples include shared parking, employee parking programs, parking time
restrictions, and paid parking programs. Shared parking strategies focus on looking at
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opportunities where adjacent uses have parking demand profiles that can support the sharing of a
smaller amount of parking spaces. For example, an office building with an 8 am to 5 pm demand
could share its parking with evening dominated uses such as restaurants or a cinema. A parking
demand study, which shows the hourly parking demand profiles for adjacent uses and the
potential for joint parking opportunities within a mixed -use development, can be used to reduce
the number of parking spaces.
In addition, contained in the above TDM mitigation are strategies that overlap with parking
mitigation plans for development. A development may propose a plan and management system to
the city for approval upon submittal of the development permit. Those items may contain the
following in support of the City of Federal Way and state Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)
requirements:
Alternative Mode Support Measures
Public education and promotion may increase the effectiveness of these other strategies up to
three percent.
Area -Wide Ride Matching Services
May result in a 0.1 -3.6 percent reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and an up to 2.5
percent VMT reduction in transit services. Reductions in parking required may be calculated on
the basis of these lower trip - generation rates.
Vanpool Service
May result in an up to 8.3 percent in commute VMT, as well as a reduction in transit and vanpool
fares up to 2.5 percent. Reductions in parking required may be calculated on the basis of these
lower trip - generation rates.
Non - Motorized Modes Plan and Implementation
May result in an up to 0 -2 percent regional VMT reduction. Reductions in parking required may
be calculated on the basis of these lower trip - generation rates.
HOV Facilities
May result in an up to 1.5 percent VMT reduction and 0.2 percent vehicle trip reduction.
Reductions in parking required may be calculated on the basis of these lower trip - generation
rates.
On Site Development of Park and Ride Program
May result in up to 0 -0.5% VMT reduction. Reductions in required parking may be calculated on
the basis of these lower trip - generation rates.
Employer -Based TDM Measures
Parking Mitigation
Monetary incentives may result in an up to 8 -18 percent trip reduction at the site. Reductions in
required parking may be calculated on the basis of these lower trip - generation rates.
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Alternative Work Schedules
May result in as much as a 1 percent regional VMT reduction. Reductions in required parking
may be calculated on the basis of these lower trip generation rates.
Commute Support Programs
May result in up to 0.1 -2.0 percent regional VMT reduction. Reductions in required parking may
be calculated on the basis of these lower trip generation rates.
Parking Management
May result in up to a 20 to 30 percent reduction in SOV trips to /from the site. Reductions in
required parking may be calculated on the basis of these lower trip - generation rates.
Telecommuting
Up to 10 percent commute VMT reduction. Reductions in required parking may be calculated on
the basis of these lower trip - generation rates.
Other Strategies
Parking Tax
May result in up to a 1 to 5 percent reduction in regional VMT and trip generation, but requires
City Council and/or legislative action. Reductions in required parking may be calculated on the
basis of these lower trip - generation rates.
Development Parking Impact Mitigation
Requires City Council approval to allow for payment of parking- mitigation funds towards long
term investments in structured parking solutions in lieu of full parking requirement. Reductions
in required parking may be calculated on the basis of these lower trip - generation rates:
Mixed Land Use /Jobs Housing Balance
May result in VMT reductions up to 10 percent. Parking stall credit is given based on overlapping
shared usage of mixed facility, per city code provisions.
Transit- Oriented and Pedestrian - Friendly Design
Site and building design that encourages transit usage and /or walking may reduce overall parking
requirement. Requires design review and staff approval.
Employment Center Density
Achievement of sufficient density within the City Center to constitute a regional employment
center may reduce SOV work trips to individual development projects by up to 50 percent.
Parking stall reductions may also apply to developments.
Other Parking Management Plans
May mitigate 1 to 5 percent region -wide VMT, provided enforcement issues are addressed in the
mitigation plan.
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Transportation Impact Fee
Under 2006 EIS Addendum #3 (November 2010), the transportation impact fee (TIF) program
(FWRC 19.91), was to replace the established pro -rata mitigation fee per PM vehicle trip
identified in Exhibit B to Ordinance 07 -547, the Planned Action adoption ordinance.
Development within the Planned Action area will be required to pay the required transportation
impact fee as prescribed in FWRC 19.91 and the adopted city fee schedule. This practice
complies with the state's Growth Management Act (GMA) intent that new growth would pay a
proportionate share of the cost of new facilities needed to serve the new growth, and also mitigate
the adverse impact of future development within the Planned Action area. The transportation
impact fee is collected and spent for system improvements included within the list of
transportation capital facilities in the city's comprehensive plan transportation element.
Public Services Mitigation Measures
• Coordinate with the Police Department and South King Fire & Rescue during final design,
construction, and operation of future development to ensure that reliable emergency access is
maintained.
• Coordinate with the Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services Department to identify
opportunities for increased recreational open space for general public use throughout the
project area, and within new development proposals.
• Reduce public safety impacts through adherence to crime prevention through environmental
design (CPTED) design standards.
• Provide emergency service providers with advanced notice of construction schedules and any
planned street closures or blockages.
• Avoid or, minimize street closures or blockages during construction to avoid impact to
emergency response times.
Utilities Mitigation Measures
• Ensure that all new development complies with local, state, and federal standards for energy
conservation.
• Encourage drought - tolerant landscaping (xeriscaping) for new development.
• Encourage new development to incorporate appropriate water conservation measures into
their operations.
• Plan with service providers to minimize impacts of utility relocations (equipment
procurement times, relocate in advance of construction, etc.).
• Inform utility customers of any planned temporary service disruptions.
• Coordinate with all utility companies on the design of the new services and connections.
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 19, 2016 ITEM #:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: Amended 2016 Planning Commission Work Program
POLICY QUESTION: Should the 2016 Planning Commission Work Program be amended?
COMMITTEE: Land Use /Transportation Committee (LUTC) MEETING DATE: January 5, 2016
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
® City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Principal Planner Marjaret H. Clark DEPT.: Community Development
Attachments: December 23, 2015, Memorandum and Amended 2016 Planning Commission Work Program
Options Considered: 1) Approve the Mayor's Recommendation on the Amended 2016 Planning Commission
Work Program as outlined in the December 23, 2015, Memorandum to th6 LUTC; 2) Adopt the Mayor's
Recommendation as further amended by the LUTC; 3) Do not adopt the Mayor's Recommendation
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1
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MAYOR APPROVAL' I W �� DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Jr
• o tttcc Council Initial/Date
Initial/Date InitialrDa
CHIEF OF STAFF:
Committee Council
Initial/Date Initial/Date
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: "I move to forward the Mayor's Recommendation to the January 19, 2016,
City Council meeting for approval, "
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of the Mayor's Recommendation, "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED
COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED
18T reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERREDINO ACTION
Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
ORDINANCE #
REVISED— 1/2015
RESOLUTION#
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 23, 2015
To: Land Use and Transportation Committee
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Michael A. Morales, Community Development Director'
Margaret H. Clark, AICP, Principal Planner �4
SUBJECT: Amended 2016 Planning Commission Work Program
A. BACKGROUND
The City Council approved the Planning Commission's Work Program on October 20, 2015, as
shown in Section B of this memorandum. Since that time, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in Reed v.
Town of Gilbert, that sign codes placing unconstitutional content based restrictions on speech violate
the First Amendment. Based on advice from the Law Department, the City will need to review and
change its sign code to comply with the holding of the Supreme Court. In addition, the Law
Department has advised that the City's open space requirements for subdivisions may be problematic
as they are based on a flat 15 percent dedication of gross land area. In order for dedication
requirements to be defensible, the City needs to show a nexus between the amount of open space
required to be dedicated and the need for additional open space generated by a subdivision.
As a result, the Mayor recommends that the 2016 Planning Commission Work Program be amended
as shown in Section C of this Memorandum.
B. ADOPTED 2016 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM
REQUIRED ACTIONS
ESTIMATED TIME FRAME FOR COMPLETION
2016 Annual Comprehensive Plan Update
2nd Qtr. 2016
Address marijuana - related code amendments in
1St Qtr. 2016 (Completed). The City voted to
response to its legalization within the state of
prohibit all marijuana - related businesses
Washington.
(medical and recreational). The City has also
ended a moratorium on recreational marijuana -
related businesses. (The medical marijuana
moratorium is still in place.)
Staff Report Meeting Date: January 5, 2015
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DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS
ESTIMATED TIME FRAME
FOR COMPLETION
Amend the language in the Environmental Policy related to the time
I" Qtr. 2016
horizon of the Planned Action SEPA.
15` Qtr. 2016 (Completed)
Advocate for legislation to address the sustainability of manufactured
2nd Qtr. 2016
home parks.
1st Qtr. 2016
Review of growth !E gets as ey relate to multi-family hous`sn .
2nd Qtr. 2016
Amend regulations to address development regulations and design
3`d Qtr. 2016
guidelines in the CitZ Center.
Amend the Subdivision Code to address o en space requirements.
Adopt an ordinance establishing a historic preservation program and
3`d Qtr. 2016
request certification as a "Certified Local Government."
horizon of the Planned Action SEPA.
Amend regulations to broaden uses and standardize bulk and
0 Qtr. 2016
dimensional requirements by zone, and to provide more appropriate
home parks.
setbacks and landscape buffers for commercial uses. This code
Review of growth targets as they relate to multi-family housin
amendment would also address types of improvements or structures
Amend regulations to address development regulations and design
allowed in required yards.
guidelines in the City Center.
C. MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION
The Mayor recommends that the 2016 Planning Commission Work Program be amended to add those
items shown as underlined in the following table:
REQUIRED ACTIONS
ESTIMATED TIME FRAME
FOR COMPLETION
2016 Annual Comprehensive Plan U date.
2nd Qtr. 2016
Address marijuana- related code amendments in response to its
15` Qtr. 2016 (Completed)
legalization within the state of Washington.
Amend the language of the Sign Code to make it content neutral in
1st Qtr. 2016
res once to case law.
DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS
Amend the Subdivision Code to address o en space requirements.
2nd Qtr
Amend the language in the Environmental Policy related to the time
I" Qtr. 2016
horizon of the Planned Action SEPA.
Advocate for legislation to address the sustainability of manufactured
2 "d Qtr. 2016
home parks.
Review of growth targets as they relate to multi-family housin
2nd tr. 2016
Amend regulations to address development regulations and design
3rd Qtr. 2016
guidelines in the City Center.
Adopt an ordinance establishing a historic preservation program and
3" Qtr. 2016
request certification as a "Certified Local Government."
Amend regulations to broaden uses and standardize bulk and
4th Qtr. 2016
dimensional requirements by zone, and to provide more appropriate
setbacks and landscape buffers for conurtercial uses. This code
amendment would also address types of improvements or structures
allowed in required yards.
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