ORD 18-843 - Amending Comp Plan and APproving Site Specific RequestsORDINANCE NO. 18-843
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
amendments to the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive
Plan Map, and Zoning Map; amending the Federal Way Comprehensive
Plan, Comprehensive Plan Map, and Zoning Map; and approving Site
Specific Request No. 1 - Puget Center Property, Site Specific Request
No. 2 - Campbell, and Site Specific Request No. 3 -
Dematteis/Gabrielson Property. (Amending Ordinance nos. 90-43, 95-
248, 96-270, 98-330, 00-372, 01-405, 03-442, 04-460, 04-461, 04-462, 05-
490, 05-491, 05-492, 07-558, 09-614, 10-671, 11-683, 13-736, 13-745, 15-
796, and 15-798)
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act of 1990 as amended ("Chapter 36.70A RCW" or
"GMA"), requires the City of Federal Way to adopt a comprehensive plan that includes a land use
element (including a land use map), housing element, capital facilities plan element, utilities element,
economic development element, transportation element (including transportation system maps), and
a parks and recreation element; and
WHEREAS, the GMA also requires the City of Federal Way to adopt development
regulations implementing its comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Way City Council adopted its comprehensive plan with a
comprehensive plan map (the "Plan") on November 21, 1995, and adopted development regulations
and a zoning map implementing the Plan on July 2, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Way City Council subsequently amended the Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan Map, and Zoning Map on December 23, 1998; September
14, 2000; November 1, 2001; March 27, 2003; July 20, 2004; June 16, 2005; July 16, 2007; June 11,
2009; October 28, 2010; January 27, 2011; January 23, 2013; August 14, 2013; and July 29, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, the City may consider Plan and development regulation amendments pursuant to
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Process VI, under Title 19 (Zoning and Development Code) of the Federal Way Revised Code
("FWRC"), Chapter 19.80 FWRC, pursuant to Chapter 19.35 FWRC; and
WHEREAS, under RCW 36.70A.130, the Plan and development regulations are subject to
continuing review and evaluation, but the Plan may be amended no more than one time per year; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Way City Council has considered amendments to the Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan Map, and Zoning Map, specifically in relation to the
following three citizen -initiated requests:
(1) Parcels 082104-9074, 082104-9076, and 082104-9167, 4.03 acres located north of South
312th Street and east of 1st Avenue South, from Neighborhood Business (BN) to Single Family
High -Density Residential and Single Family (RS 7.2, one unit per 7,200 square feet) ("Site Specific
Request No. 1") (Exhibit A);
(2) Parcel 322104-9059, 5.0 acres located at 610 South 376th Street, from Single Family Low
Density Residential and Suburban Estates (SE, one unit per five acres) to Single Family Medium
Density Residential and Single Family (RS 35.0, one unit per 35,000 square feet) ("Site Specific
Request No. 2") (Exhibit B); and
(3) Parcels 132103-9002, 132103-9091, and 132103-9036, 2.3 acres located at 2200 SW
320th Street, 32009 21st Avenue SW, and 32011 21st Avenue SW, from Professional Office (PO) to
Single Family High Density and Single Family (RS 5.0, one unit per 5,000 square feet) ("Site
Specific Request No. 3") (Exhibit C); and
WHEREAS, in September 2015, the City of Federal Way accepted a request from Puget
Center Property for Site Specific Request No. 1; and
WHEREAS, in August 2016, the City of Federal Way accepted a request from Mike and
Kelly Campbell for Site Specific Request No. 2; and
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WHEREAS, in September 2015, the City of Federal Way accepted a request from Mark
Freitas for Site Specific Request No. 3; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2017, the City's SEPA Responsible Official issued a
Determination of Nonsignificance on Site Specific Request No. 1, Site Specific Request No. 2, and
Site Specific Request No. 3; and
WHEREAS, the City's Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 25, 2017, at
the close of which it recommended to the City Council approval of Site Specific Request No. 1, Site
Specific Request No. 2, and Site Specific Request No. 3; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use/Transportation Committee of the Federal Way City Council
considered Site Specific Request No. 1, Site Specific Request No. 2, and Site Specific Request No. 3
on December 4, 2017, and recommended approval of the same; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, through its staff, Planning Commission, and Land Use/
Transportation Committee, received, discussed, and considered the matter at its City Council
meeting on January 2, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve the change in comprehensive plan
designation and zoning of Site Specific Request No. 1, Site Specific Request No. 2, and Site Specific
Request No. 3.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings and Conclusions.
(a) Site Specific Request No. 1 — Proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map
to change the comprehensive plan and zoning designation of 4.03 acres, located north of South 312th
Street and east of 1st Avenue South, from Neighborhood Business (BN) to Single Family High -
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Density Residential and Single Family (RS 7.2, one unit per 7,200 square feet) (Exhibit A).
(i) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit A, Site Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, is consistent with the following goals of the
Federal Way Comprehensive Plan:
Housing Goal (HG) 1 Preserve and protect the quality of existing residential
neighborhoods and require new development to be of a scale and
design that is compatible with existing neighborhood character;
Land Use Goal (LUG) 1 Create an attractive, welcoming and functional built environment;
Land Use Goal (LUG) 3 Preserve and protect Federal Way's single -family neighborhoods; and
(ii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit A, Site Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, is consistent with language in the Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan's Land Use element, which states that "The demand for and development
of single -family housing is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Single -family
development will occur as in-fill development of vacant lots scattered throughout existing
neighborhoods and as subdivisions on vacant tracts of land"; and
(iii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit A, Site Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, is consistent with the GMA goal to
"Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be
provided in an efficient manner"; and
(iv) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit A, Site Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, is consistent with the goal of the King
County Countywide Planning Policies for growth to occur in a compact, centers-focused pattern that
uses land and infrastructure efficiently; and
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(v) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit A, Site Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, is consistent with the ("PSRC") goal of
Vision 2040 to focus growth within already urbanized areas to create walkable, compact, and transit -
oriented communities that maintain unique local character; and
(vi) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map as set forth in
Exhibit A, Site Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, will not negatively affect open space,
streams, lakes, wetlands, or the physical environment; and
(vii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit A, Site Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, is consistent with the Council vision for the
City of Federal Way, and will allow development that is compatible with the surrounding land uses;
and
(viii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit A, Site Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, will allow for growth and development
consistent with the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan's overall vision and with the Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan's land use element, household and job projections, and will allow reasonable
use of property subject to constraints necessary to protect environmentally sensitive areas; and
(ix) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit A, Site Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, bears a substantial relationship to the public
health, safety, and welfare; is in the best interest of the residents of the City; and is consistent with the
requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW, VISION 2040, and the King County Countywide Planning
Policies; and
(x) The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map, set forth in Exhibit A, Site
Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Federal
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Way Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Map proposed to be amended in Section 2
below, bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, and welfare, and is in the best interest of
the public and the residents of the City; and
(xi) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit A, Site Specific Request No. 1, attached hereto, has complied with the appropriate process
under state law and the FWRC.
(b) Site Specific Request No. 2 — Proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map
to change the comprehensive plan and zoning designation of 5.0 acres, located at 610 South 376th
Street, from Single Family Low Density Residential and Suburban Estates (SE, one unit per five
acres) to Single Family Medium Density Residential and Single Family (RS 35.0, one unit per
35,000 square feet) (Exhibit B).
(i) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit B, Site Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, is consistent with the following goals of the
Federal Way Comprehensive Plan:
Housing Goal (HG) 1 Preserve and protect the quality of existing residential
neighborhoods and require new development to be of a scale and
design that is compatible with existing neighborhood character;
Land Use Goal (LUG) 1 Create an attractive, welcoming and functional built environment;
Land Use Goal (LUG) 3 Preserve and protect Federal Way's single-family neighborhoods; and
(ii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit B, Site Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, is consistent with the language in the Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan's land use element, which states, "The demand for and development of
single-family housing is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Single-family development
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will occur as in -fill development of vacant lots scattered throughout existing neighborhoods and as
subdivisions on vacant tracts of land"; and
(iii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit B, Site Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, is consistent with the GMA goal to
"Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be
provided in an efficient manner"; and
(iv) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit B, Site Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, is consistent with the goal of the King
County Countywide Planning Policies for growth to occur in a compact, centers -focused pattern that
uses land and infrastructure efficiently; and
(v) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit B, Site Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, is consistent with the ("PSRC") goal of
Vision 2040 to focus growth within already urbanized areas to create walkable, compact, and transit -
oriented communities that maintain unique local character; and
(vi) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map as set forth in
Exhibit B, Site Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, will not negatively affect open space,
streams, lakes, or wetlands, or the physical environment; and
(vii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit B, Site Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, is consistent with the City Council vision for
the City of Federal Way, and will allow development that is compatible with the surrounding land
uses; and
(viii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit B, Site Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, will allow for growth and development
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consistent with the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan's overall vision and with the Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan's land use element, household and job projections, and will allow reasonable
use of property subject to constraints necessary to protect environmentally sensitive areas; and
(ix) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit B, Site Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, bears a substantial relationship to the public
health, safety, and welfare; is in the best interest of the residents of the City; and is consistent with
the requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW, VISION 2040, and the King County Countywide
Planning Policies; and
(x) The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map, set forth in Exhibit B, Site
Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Map proposed to be amended in Section 2
below, bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, and welfare, and is in the best interest of
the public and the residents of the City; and
(xi) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit B, Site Specific Request No. 2, attached hereto, has complied with the appropriate process
under state law and the FWRC.
(c) Site Specific Request No. 3 — Proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map
to change the comprehensive plan and zoning designation of 2.3 acres, located at 2200 SW 320th
Street, 32009 21st Avenue SW, and 32011 21st Avenue SW from Professional Office (PO) to Single
Family High Density and Single Family (RS 5.0, one unit per 5,000 square feet) (Exhibit C):
(i) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit C, Site Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, is consistent with the following goals of the
Federal Way Comprehensive Plan:
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Housing Goal (HG) 1 Preserve and protect the quality of existing residential
neighborhoods and require new development to be of a scale and
design that is compatible with existing neighborhood character;
Land Use Goal (LUG) 1 Create an attractive, welcoming and functional built environment;
Land Use Goal (LUG) 3 Preserve and protect Federal Way's single-family neighborhoods;
and
(ii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit C, Site Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, is consistent with the language in the Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan's land use element, which states, "The demand for and development of
single-family housing is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Single-family development
will occur as in -fill development of vacant lots scattered throughout existing neighborhoods and as
subdivisions on vacant tracts of land"; and
(iii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit C, Site Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, is consistent with the GMA goal to
"Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be
provided in an efficient manner"; and
(iv) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit C, Site Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, is consistent with the goal of the King
County Countywide Planning Policies for growth to occur in a compact, centers -focused pattern that
uses land and infrastructure efficiently; and
(v) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit C, Site Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, is consistent with the ("PSRC") goal of
Vision 2040 to focus growth within already urbanized areas to create walkable, compact, and transit -
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oriented communities that maintain unique local character; and
(vi) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map as set forth in
Exhibit C, Site Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, will not negatively affect open space,
streams, lakes, wetlands, or the physical environment; and
(vii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit C, Site Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, is consistent with the City Council vision for
the City of Federal Way, and will allow development that is compatible with the surrounding land
uses; and
(viii) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit C, Site Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, will allow for growth and development
consistent with the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan's overall vision and with the Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan's land use element, household and job projections, and will allow reasonable
use of property subject to constraints necessary to protect environmentally sensitive areas; and
(ix) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit C, Site Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, bears a substantial relationship to the public
health, safety, and welfare; is in the best interest of the residents of the City; and is consistent with the
requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW, VISION 2040, and the King County Countywide Planning
Policies; and
(x) The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map, as set forth in Exhibit C, Site
Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Map proposed to be amended in Section 2
below, bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, and welfare, and is in the best interest of
the public and the residents of the City; and
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(xi) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Map, as set forth in
Exhibit C, Site Specific Request No. 3, attached hereto, has complied with the appropriate process
under state law and the FWRC.
Section 2. Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map Amendments Adoption. The 1995
Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan Map, and the 1996 Zoning Map as thereafter
amended in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2015, copies of
which are on file with the Office of the City Clerk, are amended as set forth in Exhibits A, B, and C,
attached hereto.
Section 3. Amendment Authority. The adoption of plan and map amendments in Section 2
above is pursuant to the authority granted by Chapters 36.70A and 35A.63 RCW, and pursuant to
Chapter 19.80 FWRC.
Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared separate and severable.
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of this ordinance,
or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall not affect the validity
of the remainder of the ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 5. Savings Clause. The 1995 Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, as thereafter
amended in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2015, shall
remain in full force and effect until these amendments become operative upon the effective date of
this ordinance.
Section 6. 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.
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Section 7. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of
this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days after
passage and publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 16th day of January, 2018.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
ATTEST:
ANIE COURTNEY,
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
C, CITY CLERK
J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 12/22/2017
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 01/16/2018
PUBLISHED: 01/19/2018
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/26/2018
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