05-101375` CITY OF CITY HALL FILE
33325 8th Avenue South • PO Box 9718
Federai Way
Federal Way, WA 98063 -9718
(253) 835 -7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
April 4, 2005
Gary and Brenda Holt
2027 South 304`h Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE: File #05- 101375- 00 -AD; HOLT WETLAND INQUIRY
2027 South 304th Street, Federal Way
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Holt:
The letter responds to your March 24, 2005 inquiry, regarding regulated wetlands adjacent to Steel Lake
at 2027 South 304`h Street. Specifically, you inquired about environmentally sensitive area regulations
that may apply to your proposed garage, which will be located more than 200 feet from the high water
mark of Steel Lake.
Although the City's large -scale maps indicate the potential presence of regulated wetlands along the
shoreline of Steel Lake on and near the subject property, the pictures of the lake edge that you provided
clearly indicate the lack of regulated wetlands at the subject site. Therefore, the regulated wetland
setbacks are not applicable. In addition, pursuant to Federal Way City Code (FWCC) Section 22 -1332,
Steel Lake is a regulated lake, and structures must be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the ordinary
high water mark of Steel Lake.
Neither the regulated wetland provisions nor regulated lake provisions will affect the location of your
proposed garage, which will be setback approximately 200 feet from the high water mark of Steel Lake.
The proposed building must be located a minimum of five feet from the front (304'h Street) property line,
and a minimum of five feet from any side property line.
If you have any further questions regarding the regulated wetland or regulated lake provisions of the
FWCC, contact me at 253- 835 -2641 orjim.harris@cityoffederalway.com. For general questions
regarding permit requirements for the proposed garage, contact a Development Specialist at 253 -835-
2607.
Sincerely,
Hams
Senior Planner
05- 101375
Doc. I.D. 31100
March 24, 2005
Greg Fewins, Deputy Director
Community Development Services Department
33530 First Way S
PO Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063 -9718
Dear Mr. Fewins:
RECEIVED BY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MAR 2 2005
We are in the process of having a garage designed to be constructed on our property at
2027 South 304' Street. Our property is located on Steel Lake.
The City of Federal Way's sensitive areas map has designated our water front as a
wetland.
The proposed garage will have a minimum setback of 200 feet from the high -water mark
of the lake. Additionally, impervious surfaces will be designed and constructed
according to the City of Federal Way's surface water standards to insure protection of the
lake environment.
We have enclosed photographs of our property and neighboring property water fronts, so
as you are able to visually assess the existing water front.
We are writing this letter as recommended by Jim Harris, Senior Planner, for clarification
regarding regulations which will apply to our garage project.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Yours truly,
Gary Brenda Holt
2027 South 304th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
253- 945 -7175
e -mail: gbholt2027@hotmail.com