20-102776-Pre-Application Meeting Summary-07-15-2020-V1A Federal Way
June 2, 2017
Mr. Matt Reider
ESM Consulting Engineers
33400 8 th Avenue South, Suite 205
Federal Way, WA 98003
lIIatl. reidll1@c.rlJlcilJil.f(Jf1l
Re: File #17-101741-00-PC; PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
Wall Short Plat; 3020118th Avenue SW, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Reider:
CITY HALL
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Thank you for participating in the preapplication conference with the City of Federal Way's Development
Review Committee (DRC) held May 11, 2017. We hope that the information discussed at that meeting was
helpful in understanding the general requirements for your project as submitted.
This letter summarizes comments given to you at the meeting by the members of the DRC. The members
who reviewed your project and provided comments include staff from the city's Planning and Building
Divisions and Public Works Department, and representatives from Lakehaven Water & Sewer DistriCt and
South King Fire & Rescue. Some sections of the Federal W try Revi.red Code (FWRC) and relevant information
handouts are enclosed with this letter. Please be advised, this letter does not represent all applicable codes. In
preparing your formal application, please refer to the complete FWRC and other relevant codes for all
additional requirements that may apply to your project.
The key contact for your project is Senior Planner Stacey Welsh (-tacey.wcl sh @cityoffedemlway.com , or 253-
835-2634). For specific technical questions about your project, please contact the appropriate DRC
representative as listed below. Otherwise, any general questions about the preapplication and permitting
process can be referred to your key contact.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposal is to subdivide two lots into seven single family lots and several tracts.
MAJOR ISSUES
Outlined below is a summary of the major issues of your project based on the plans and information
submitted for preapplication review. These issues can change due to modifications and revisions in the plans .
These major issues only represent comments that the DRC consider most significant to your project and do
not include the majority of the comments provided. The major issues section is only provided as a means to
highlight critical requirements or issues. Please be sure to read the entire department comments made in the
next section of this letter.
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• Planning Division
1. Per Federal Wtry Revised Code (FWRC) 18.05.010, a short plat is defined as nine or fewer divisions; ten
or more is a subdivision. Tracts count as a division in the same way a lot does as indicated within
FWRC and RCW 58.17.020(1) & (6).
2. Environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is required as the proposal
directly impacts lands covered by water pursuant to FWRC 14.15.020.
3. The site contains several environmentally critical areas, see comments below for required reports.
4. A Use Process III application is required to address the revised stream crossing and stream buffer
intrusion, see FWRC 19.145.320 and 19.145.330.
5. All residential subdivisions are required to provide open space in the amount of 15 percent of the
gross land area of the subdivision site per FWRC 18.55.060(2). All or some of the open space
requirement may be satisfied by a fee-in-lieu payment at the discretion of the Parks Director. If open
space is provided onsite, it shall be provided in its own tract. As with other tracts, an open space tract
cannot count towards the minimum lot area of the lots.
6 . The design and construction of the septic system must be approved by the Public Health-Seattle &
lZing County. Provide a copy of their Subdivision Pre-Application Report. If on-site septic systems
are provided, prior to short plat recording, the applicant must obtain the Public Health-Seattle &
lZing County signature on the short plat document and provide a copy of their signed Application
for Final Subdivision.
• Public Works Traffic Division
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Transportation Con.'Urrenry Management (FWRC 19.90) - A transportation concurrency permit with the
application fee of $1,620.00 is required for the proposed project.
Tl'qffill Impad Fm (FWRC 19.91) -Traffic impact fee payment for each residential dwelling unit will
be assessed at the building permit issuance.
Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135.040) -Construct street improvements and dedicate right-of-way
along 20 th Place SW.
A"cess Road -Private road/ driveway (Drawing. No. 3-2DD) shall serve a maximum of four units and
shall meet all conditions identified on the standard plan.
Block Perimeter (FWRC 18.55.010 & FWRC 19.135.251) -Block perimeter not feasible with
topography constraints and adjacent development not conducive.
• Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
Proof of an existing, recorded private water easement will be required across the property, for the benefit
of the portion of the building supply line for parcel 0121039013 (Svc 10280) across the subject property.
This private easement shall cover the off-site property along the route of the affected portion of the
building supply line from the edge of public right-of-way to the adjacent property.
• South King Fire & Rescue
Fire apparatus roads and automatic fire sprinklers are required on all new construction lots.
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DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
Outlined below are the comments made by the representatives of each department present at the
preapplication conference. Each section should be read thoroughly. If you have questions, please contact the
representative listed for that section.
PLANNING DIVISION (Stacey Welsh, 253-835-2634, gracc\,.wel. h@c.ityoffedetalway.com)
1. Short Plat Process -Pursuant to FWRC 18.30.010, short plat applications are administratively processed
through the Department of Community Development. The administrative review process requires that
the Director of Community Development issue a decision on the short subdivision request and confIrm
conformance with FWRC 18.30.110(2). Public notice of the complete short plat proposal is required per
FWRC 18 .30.080, and a ls-day public comment period is provided. However, no public hearing will be
required for the short plat unless an appeal is flled. A master land use application and short plat handout
are enclosed; relevant code sections are available at the city's website at www.cityoffederalway.com.
2. State Environmental Poliry Act (SEPA) -Short plat applications are exempt from the requirements of
SEPA, unless on lands covered by water. The proposal includes a direct impact to the stream along 20th
Place SW; therefore, environmental review under the SEPA is required, pursuant to FWRC 14.15.020.
An environmental threshold determination made by the Director of Community Development must be
issued prior to short plat approval.
3. Land Use Revie1v Timiframes -The Planning Division will notify the applicant of the application status
within 28 days of submittal. If the application is determined complete, staff will issue a Letter of
Complete Application. Review will stop any time the applicant has been requested by the city to correct
plans, perform required studies, or provide additional information needed to issue a decision. The review
period will begin within 14 days following submittal of requested items. Per FWRC 18.05.080(1), if an
applicant fails to provide additional information to the city within 180 days of being notifIed by mail that
such information is requested, the application shall be deemed null and void and the city shall have no
duty to process, review, or issue any decision with respect to such an application.
4. Publit' Notice -Short plat applications require a public notice and a 15-day comment period. Within 14
days of issuing the Letter of Complete Application, a Notice of Application will be published in the
Federal Way Mirror, posted on site, and placed at the city's three designated notice boards. SEPA public
notifIcation will be done in accordance with FWRC 14.10.040.
5. .Fees-As development fees change annually, please contact the Permit Center at 253-835-2607, or
p rmi tce ntcr@cityoffedc.nllway.com, for an updated fee li s t prior to submitting your application.
Additional utility fees, school impact fees, transportation impact fees, concurrency, and engineering plan
review fees will apply.
6. Lot Size -The zoning for the subject site is Single-Family Residential (RS) 15.0. The minimum lot size for
each lot is 15,000 square feet. Property set aside in tracts cannot count towards the minimum lot area per
FWRC 19.05.120, "lot area," and FWRC 19.145.150.1. Also, all residential subdivisions are required to
provide open space in the amount of 15 percent of the gross land area of the subdivision site per FWRC
18.55.060(2). If open space is provided onsite, it shall be provided in its own tract, see item #12, below.
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7. Short Plat Drmvillg -The short plat drawing must show existing and conceptually proposed water, sewer,
and drainage facilities on, under, or over the land showing size, grades, and locations, this includes septic
tanks, primary and secondary drainfields.
a. Meeting Follow Up: A question was asked at the meeting whether lot closure submittal requirements
can be deferred until the final short plat submittal and the short plat drawing requirement be
modified to allow for a preliminary short plat drawing to be submitted in its place.
1. FWRC 18.30.030 states that the following is required: "All short subdivision applications must
at the minimum provide the information contained within City of Federal Way Department of
Community Development Services Bulletin No. 010, Short Subdivision Submittal
Requirements. The submittal requirements are not intended to determine if an application
conforms to city of Federal Way codes. They are used only to determine if all required materials
have been submitted. A code-related review will occur after a complete application has been
submitted. The director may waive any sections determined to be not reasonably necessary."
11. Bulletin No. 010, Short Subdivision Submittal Requirements currently lists:
• Two copies of a computation sheet (with surveyor's seal) that provides the square
footage of all streets, individual lots, and tracts, and total area contained within the
subject parcels, i.e. lot closure calculations.
• Seven full size prints of the proposed short plat drawing as specified below AND one copy
on 11 by 17 inch paper.
b. Response: The lot closure calculations will be required at the time a short plat application is
submitted. If lots change during review, final lot closure calculations will be required at final short
plat approval/prior to recording.
The Short Plat Submittal Requirements handout is in the process of being revised and the required
drawings component may change. You are encouraged to check back for an update prior to
preparing your formal short plat application submittal.
8. Design Criteria -Short plats are subject to the subdivision design criteria of FWRC Chapter 18.55.
9. Setbacks -Future residences must conform to the following structural setback requirements of FWRC
19.200.010, "Detached Dwelling Units": front yard -20 feet; side yard - 5 feet; and rear yard - 5 feet.
Existing structures to be retained must conform to the structural setback requirements from newly
located property lines.
10. Access -See FWRC 19.130.240.1 regarding revisions that will be necessary to the existing driveway on
proposed Lot 7. A driveway in a required front yard, may not exceed 20 feet in width except as specified
in subsection (1)(b) of the section and may not be closer than five feet to any side property line. The new
side yard setback for proposed Lot 7 would be measured off of the new access easement/tract to
proposed Lots 1 and 6.
11. Mzsce!laneous S ingle-f'amzjy Residential Regulations -
a. Maximum height of structures -30 feet above average building elevation.
b. Maximum lot coverage ---'-50 percent.
c. Required parking spaces -two per dwelling unit.
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12. Open Space -All residential subdivisions are required to provide open space in the amount of 15 percent
of the gross land area of the subdivision site per FWRC 18.55.060(2). All or some of the open space
requirement may be satisfied by a fee-in-lieu payment at the discretion of the Parks Director, after
consideration of the city's overall park plan, quality, location, and service area of the open space that
would otherwise be provided with the project. Open space fees shall be paid prior to recording the short
plat. If the applicant chooses to provide onsite open space, it shall be provided in its own tract and
include a combination of the following types:
Open Space Category % of Gross Land Area
Usable 10% minimum
Conservation No maximum or minimum
Buffer 2% maximum
Constrained 2% maximum
Per FWRC 18.55.060(5), "Open space shall be owned in common undivided interest by all property
owners within the land division as members .... " As with other tracts, an open space tract cannot count
towards the minimum lot area of either lot.
13. Clearing, Grading, and Tree and Vegetation Retention -The short plat is subject to the provisions of FWRC
19.120, "Clearing, Grading, and Tree and Vegetation Retention." A clearing and grading plan that meets
FWRC 19.120.020 and FWRC 19.120.040 must be submitted with the formal short plat application, as
clearing and grading work is proposed.
a. Meeting Follow Up: A question was asked at the meeting whether a complete tree survey is required, as
the site is heavily forested. FWRC 19.120.040.2.b states that the following is required:
"A tree survey that identifies the location, approximate size, species, and number of trees on the
site and also identifies the general location of trees within 50 feet of the site. For heavily forested
sites, the director may allow a tree survey sample to be submitted that may be applied to the
forested portions of a site in order to satisfy the tree survey requirement."
b. Response: As long as the application materials make it clear how the project complies with the code, a
tree survey sample, as described above, is acceptable.
14. Tree Densi!y Requirements -The plat will be subject to tree density requirements of FWRC 19.120.130(1);
note that 25 tree-units per acre are required for single-family zoned sites. A tree unit is a value assigned to
existing trees retained on the property, or replacement trees. The larger the tree, the greater value it is
assigned. Required tree density can be composed of retained trees and replacement plantings per FWRC
19.120.130. The tree and vegetation plan must clearly show where the tree units are to be located. The
formal application must indicate what trees are to be removed.
In the case of the 6.73-acre site, 169 tree units are required (25 x 6.73 = 169). Tree unit credits are in Table
2 of FWRC 19.120.130(2). The required number of tree units may be less than 169, given FWRC
19.120.130(3). Under that code section, the total number of tree units required to be provided is calculated
by multiplying gross site acreage, minus any proposed public or private streets and regulated critical areas
(excluding buffers).
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If an applicant cannot provide for the minimum tree units per acre on site, off-site mitigation, or fee-in-
lieu payment to the city's urban forestry account, may be approved by the director. See FWRC
19.120.140 for off-site mitigation and fee-in-lieu payment requirements.
15. Streams -There is an existing stream located along the western property line (20 th Place SW). This feature
and its buffer must be delineated on the short plat drawing and placed in a tract in conformance with
FWRC 19.145.150 and 19.145.260.
a. The submittal indicates a note that a stormwater facility is proposed in Tract B (stream and buffer
tract). The stormwater facility cannot be located within a critical area tract; it must be in a separate
tract.
b. A Use Process IV application for a stream setback intrusion (city flle no. 13-104617-100-UP) was
approved with conditions by the city's Hearing Examiner in April 2015. The request was to
encroach four feet into a 100-foot stream setback in order to widen a driveway to serve two single-
family homes from 16 to 20 feet. The encroachment was to be located over a culvert in which the
protected stream ran. The stream and 100-foot buffer are also shown on the Boundary Line
Adjustment (BLA) drawing, (city flle no. 16-100077-00-SU) approved in August 2016.
c. The current conceptual short plat proposal includes a direct impact to the stream along 20 th Place
SW. At the time of the BLA referenced above, a 20-foot wide easement off of 20 th Place SW for
ingress, egress, and utilities benefiting Parcel A (parcel #0121039013) was recorded. The short plat
is proposing a 25-foot wide road (Tract A) to provide access off of 20 th Place SW to serve Parcel A
and several of the lots in the proposed short plat.
d. A Use Process III application is required to address the revised stream crossing and stream buffer
intrusion; see FWRC 19.145.320 and 19.145.330. A critical areas report that addresses the current
critical areas code (adopted June 2015) is required; as part of that the applicant may want to
reexamine the stream type according to the current code (see FWRC 19.145.260). A previous report
dated January 2013 was completed as part of the stream setback intrusion application mentioned
above. The report was not accepted by the city, does not address the current expanded short plat
proposal, and was done under the previous Critical Areas Code.
16. Geologiml!J Hazardous Areas -The short plat drawing shows areas with existing slopes greater than 15
percent. A professionally prepared geotechnical report is required as part of the application submittal per
FWRC 19.145.250. All development activities on or within 50 feet of a geologically hazardous area as
defined in FWRC 19.05.070 are subject to the Critical Areas Ordinance, see FWRC 19.145.220. Landslide
hazard areas and buffers (if any) must be delineated on the short plat drawing and placed in a tract in
conformance with FWRC 19.145.150 and 19.145.230.
17. Critical Ares Review-The applicant is responsible for providing critical areas reports to the city and for
covering the cost of the city's consultants who may review the reports per FWRC 19.145.080(3).
18. SchoolImpad Pees-School impact fees (currently $3,198.00, plus an administrative fee of$159.90 per
single-family home) are due at the time of building permit application for new dwelling units and are
subject to the fee schedule in effect at that time. This fee amount is subject to change as determined
annually by the Federal Way School District.
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19. Sewage Disposal-The applicant must provide documentation that each lot in the subdivision will either
connect to the sanitary sewer system or provide an on-site septic system. Wherever feasible, all lots in the
short plat shall be connected to sanitary sewer system; see comments from Lakehaven Water & Sewer
District, below. If connection to the sanitary sewer system is not feasible, on-site sewage disposal may be
utilized. The city does not have any code provision requiting connection to the sanitary sewer system.
The design and construction of the septic system must be approved by the Public Health-Seattle & King
County. Provide a copy of theit Subdivision Pre-Application Report. If on-site septic systems are
provided, prior to short plat recording, the applicant must obtain the Public Health-Seattle & King
County signature on the short plat document and provide a copy of theit signed Application for Final
Subdivision.
20. Approval Duration -Short plat preliminary approval expites five years from the date of approval, per
FWRC 18.30.260. Engineering plans must be approved, improvements constructed, and the short plat
must be recorded within the five-year time period. No less than 60 days prior to the lapse of approval, the
applicant may request up to a tWo-year time extension for the short plat approval, per FWRC 18.05.090.
21. Recording-The city will record the short plat with the King County Division of Records and Elections at
the applicant's expense, subsequent to the Public Works Department approval of submitted as-built
plans. Prior to recording the short plat, all surveying and monumentation must be complete. In addition,
all other requited improvements must be substantially completed as determined by the departments of
Community Development and Public Works.
PUBLIC WORKS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION (Kevin Peterson, 253-835-2734,
kevin.peterson@ c ity o ffede alway.com)
Land Use Issues -Stormwater
1. Surface water runoff control and water quality treatment will be required per the 2016 King County Sut/m'e
Water Design Manual (KCSWDI'VI). This project meets the requitements for a Full Drainage Review. At the
time of land use site plan preliminary short plat submittal, a preliminary Technical Information Report
(TIR), addressing the relevance of the project to the nine core and five special requitements of the
KCSWDM, will be requited. A Level 1 downstream analysis shall also be provided in the preliminary
TIR. The city has 1" = 100', five-foot contour planimetric maps in GIS format that may be used for basin
analysis.
2. The project lies within a conservation flow control area; thus, the applicant must design the flow control
facility to meet this performance criterion. In addition to flow control facilities, Best Management
Practices (BMPs) are requited as outlined in the KCSWDM. The project also lies within Enhanced Basic
Water Quality Area. Water quality treatment shall be designed to meet the treatment criteria of the
Enhanced Basic Water Quality Menu.
3. If infiltration is proposed, soil logs prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer or septic designer must
be provided to verify infiltration suitability.
4. Detention and water quality facilities for short plats must be above ground (i.e. open pond), and located
in a separate tract. Underground facilities are allowed only with approval from the City of Federal Way
Public Works Department. The flow control/water quality facilities will have to be owned and
maintained by the plat lot owners.
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5. Show the proposed location and dimensions of the detention and water quality facilities on the
preliminary plans.
6. If more than one acre will be disturbed during construction, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) construction storm water permit may be required. Information regarding this pertuit
can be obtained from the Washington State Department of Ecology at by calling 360-407-6048, or at
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Right-of-Way Improvements
1. See the Traffic Division comments from Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Sarady Long for
traffic related items.
2. If dedication of additional right-of-way is required to install street frontage improvements, the dedication
shall be conveyed to the city through a statutory warranty deed. The dedicated area must have clear title
prior to recording.
3. All stormwater treatment and detention requirements outlined above may apply to any improvements
within the public right-of-way.
4. FWRC 19.135.280 requires that driveways serving residential uses may not be located closer than 25 feet
to any street intersection. Lots and intersections within new subdivisions or short plats must be designed
to meet this standard.
Engineering (EN) Permit Issues
1. Engineered plans are required for clearing, grading, road construction, and utility work. Plans must be
reviewed and approved by the city. Engineering review fees are $1,640.00 for the first 12 hours of review,
and $135.00 per hour for additional review time. A final TIR shall be prepared for the project and
submitted with the engineering plans. Both the TIR and the plans will require the signaturel seal of a
professional engineer registered/licensed in the State of Washington.
2. In addition to engineering approval, projects that will be ftlled or graded in the area of the future building
pads are required to obtain a separate grading permit from the Building Division.
3. The Federal W try Public Works Development Standards Manual (including standard detail drawings, standard
notes, and engineering checklists) is available to assist the applicant's engineer in preparing the plans and
TIR on the city's website at \V\V\v.citJ'offederal\Vay.com!index.~l!;~ ."?n.id =171.
4. Bonding is required for all street improvements and temporary erosion and sediment control measures
associated with the project. The bond amount shall be 120 percent of the estimated costs of the
improvements. An administrative fee deposit will need to accompany the bond to cover any possible
legal fees in the event the bond must be called. Upon completion of the installation of the improvements,
and final approval of the Public Works Inspector, the bond will be reduced to 30 percent of the original
amount and held for a two-year maintenance period.
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5. The developer will be responsible for the maintenance of all storm drainage facilities (including the
detention and water quality facilities) and street systems during the two-year maintenance period. During
that time, the Public Works Inspector will make periodic visits to the site to ensure the developer's
compliance with the maintenance requirements. Upon satisfactory completion of the two-year
maintenance period, the remainder of the bond will be released. Maintenance for public roads and
subdivision drainage facilities then become the responsibility of the city. Maintenance for private roads
and drainage facilities, including short plats, remain the responsibility of the individual property owners.
6. When topographic survey information is shown on the plans, the vertical datum block shall include the
phrase "DATUM: N.G.V.D.-29" or "DATUM: K.c.A.S.," on all sheets where vertical elevations are
called out.
7. Drawings submitted for plan review shall be printed on 24" x 36" or 22" x 34" paper. Site plans shall be
drawn at a scale of 1" = 20', or larger. Architectural scales are not permitted on engineering plans.
8. Provide cut and fill quantities on the clearing and grading plan.
9. Temporary Erosion and Sediment control (TESC) measures, per Appendix D of the 2016 KCSWDM,
must be shown on the engineering plans.
10. The site plan shall show the location of any existing and proposed utilities in the areas affected by construction.
PUBLIC WORKS -TRAFFIC DIVISION (Sarady Long, 253-835-2743, ara d y .l on g@ci tyoffed era lway.com)
Transportation Concurrency Analysis (FWRC 19.90)
1. Based on the submitted materials for five single-family detached housing, the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation -8th Edition, land use code 210 (Single Family Detached Housing), the
proposed project is estimated to generate approximately seven new weekday PM peak hour trips and 48
daily trips.
2. A concurrency permit is required for this development project. The Traffic Division will perform a
concurrency analysis to determine if adequate roadway capacity exists during the weekday PM peak
period to accommodate the proposed development. Please note that supplemental transportation analysis
and concurrency mitigation may be required if the proposed project creates an impact not anticipated in
the six-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
3. The estimated fee for the concurrency permit application is $1,620.00 (1 -10 trips). This fee is an
estimate and is based on the materials submitted for the preapplication conference. The concurrency
applicant fee must be paid in full at the time the concurrency permit application is submitted with the
land use application. The fee may change based on the new weekday PM peak hour trips as identified in
the concurrency trip generation. The applicant has the option of having an independent traffic engineer
prepare the concurrency analysis consistent with city procedures; however, the fee remains the same.
Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) (FWRC 19.91)
Based on the submitted materials for five single family lots, the estimated traffic impact fee is $19,957. The
total amount of the impact fees will be assessed and collected from the applicant when the building permit is
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issued, using the fee schedule then in effect. The applicant may request at any time prior to building issuance
to defer the payment of the impact fee to final building inspection. If this option is selected, a covenant
prepared by the city to enforce payment of the deferred fees will be recorded at the applicant's expense on
each lot. Please, refer to defer payment of impact fee code for process.
Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) (FWRC 19.135)
A Transportation Impact Analyses (TIA) to identify transportation impacts of development projects and
provide appropriate mitigation measures is required. The TIA is required to assess additional project impacts
beyond those that were identified under the concurrency permit process. Mitigation improvements necessary
beyond those identified in the TIP to meet the city's adopted level-of-service standards are required to be
provided by the applicant.
Street Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135)
1. The applicant/owner is expected to construct street improvements consistent with the planned roadway
cross-sections as shown in Map III-4 in Chapter III of the Federal Wcry Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) and
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) shown as Table III-10 (FWRC 19 .135 .040). Based on the materials
submitted, staff conducted a limited analysis to determine the required street improvements. The
applicant is expected to construct improvements on the following streets to the city's planned roadway
cross-sections:
• 20th Place SW shall be Type a "T" street, consisting of a 28-foot street with an 8-foot
ditch, 5-foot sidewalks, and street lights in a 60-foot right-of-way. Assuming a symmetrical
cross section, no right-of-way dedication is required, but half-street improvements as
measured from street centerline are required.
2. The applicant may make a written request to the Public \X/orks Director to modify, defer, or waive the
required street improvements (FWRC 19.135.070). Information about right-of-way modification requests
are available through the Public Works Development Services Division. These modification requests
have a nominal review fee currently at $290.00 ($270.00 plus $20 administrative/recording fee).
3. Tapers and transitions beyond the project frontage may be required as deemed necessary for safety
purposes, taper rate shall be WS"2/60 or as directed by the Public Works Director.
4. Verify intersection sight distance analysis for the design vehicle used at the plat access driveway/
intersection with 20 th Place SW. The analysis shall be conducted in accordance to the latest AASHTO
guidelines. The analysis must bear the seal of a licensed engineer in the state of Washington.
Design Criteria (FWRC 18.55)
1. No street, or combination of streets, shall function as a cul-de-sac longer than 600 feet (FWRC 18.55.010).
2. All lots shall be designed to provide access for emergency apparatus (FWRC 18.55.020). Provide a turn-
around on the private road/ driveway for emergency and delivery vehicles.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -BUILDING DIVISION (Peter Lawrence, 253-835-2621,
Pete r.L awre n ce@cityoffe d eralway .com)
There are no comments from the Building Division on the short plat process. Geotechnical soils reports and
building permits will be required when the lots are determined buildable.
LAKEHA VEN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT (Brian Asbury, 253-946-5407, B As bU!;y@l a ke h ave n .org)
Water
• A Certificate of Water Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with
any land use and/ or building permit application (check with land use agency for requirement). A
certificate is valid for one year from date of issuance. If a certificate is needed, allow 1-2 working days to
issue, for typical.
• If an additional hydrant(s) is required or indicated, or if any existing water distribution facilities are
required to be relocated, a Lakehaven Developer Extension (DE) Agreement will be required to
construct new water distribution facilities necessary for the proposed development. Additional details
and/ or design requirements can be obtained from Lakehaven by completing and submitting a separate
application to Lakehaven for either a Developer Pre-Design Meeting or a DE Agreement. Lakehaven
encourages owners/developers/applicants to apply for Lakehaven processes separately to Lakehaven,
and sufficiently early in the pre-design/planning phase to avoid delays in overall project development.
• The site has two existing water service connections:
o Svc 10269, serving parcel 0850500040.
o Svc 20150, serving parcel 0121039146.
• A water service connection application submitted separately to Lakehaven is required for each new
service connection to the water distribution system, or any modification to an existing water service
connection (e.g., larger meter/service, irrigation, abandonment of existing service(s), re-activation, etc.), in
accordance with standards defined in Lakehaven's current "Fees and Charges Resolution."
• If service pressure greater tl1an 80 psi is indicated, or Pressure Reducing Valve(s) is indicated, contact
local building official for requirements and/or additional information.
• Proof of an existing, recorded private, water easement will be required across the property, for the benefit
of the portion of the building supply line for parcel 0121039013 (Svc 10280) across the subject property.
This private easement shall cover off-site property along the route of tl1e affected portion of the building
supply line from the edge of public right-of-way to the adjacent property.
• Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven water service connection fees,
charges, and/or deposits (2017 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be determined
upon submittal of service connection application(s) to Lakehaven. Connection charges are separate from
any DE fees, charges, and/or deposits and are due at the time of application for service. All Lakehaven
fees, charges, and/ or deposits are typically reviewed and adjusted (if necessary) annually, and are subject
to change without notice.
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o Water Service/Meter Installation, one-inch preliminary size: $4,230.00 each. Actual size TBD by
Lakehaven based on UPC plumbing fixture count.
o Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Water: $3,476.00 per Equivalent Residential Units (ERU). Water
system capacity credits are available for this property from system capaCity charges previously
assessed, paid directly to Lakehaven, and/or credited to the property for 4.48 ERU. Please contact
Lakehaven for further detail.
o Right-of-Way Permit Fee (City of Federal Way): $700.00 each.
Sewer
• A Certificate of Sewer Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with
any land use and/ or building permit application (check with land use agency for requirement). The
certificate is valid for one year from the date of issuance. If a certificate is needed, allow 1-2 work days to
issue, for typical.
• The applicant has initially proposed individual onsite sewerage systems for each lot.
• If sewer service is desired by the applicant, or required by the Health Department, a Lakehaven
Developer Extension (DE) Agreement will be required to construct new sanitary sewer system facilities
necessary for the proposed development, including extend-to-far-edge(s) in accordance with long-
standing Lakehaven policy. Additional detail and/ or design requirements can be obtained from
Lakehaven by completing and submitting a separate application to Lakehaven for either a Developer Pre-
Design Meeting or a DE Agreement. Lakehaven encourages owners/ developers/ applicants to apply for
Lakehaven processes separately to Lakehaven, and sufficiently early in the pre-design/planning phase to
avoid delays in overall project development.
General
• Lakehaven development engineering related application forms and associated standards information can
be accessed at Lakehaven's web pages at \\Iww.lakehaven.org/204/deve!opmetll-ellgilleeriltg.
• All comments herein are valid for one year and are based on the proposal(s) submitted and Lakehaven's
current regulations and policies. Any change to either the development proposal(s) or Lakehaven's
regulations and policies may affect the above comments accordingly.
SOUTH KING FIRE AND RESCUE (Chris Cahan, 253-946-7243, Chri .Cah an@ o u tbki ugfi re .org)
Fire Apparatus Access Roads
l. Shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less
than 13 feet 6 inches.
2. Shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed load of a 75,000 pound fire apparatus and shall be
provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities .
3. Shall be not less than a 32 foot inside turning radius and not less than a 40 foot outside turning radius.
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4. A dead-end in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with a cul-de-sac or Fire Department approved
alternative at the dead end. All such cul-de-sacs shall be not less than 80 feet in diameter.
5. Gradient shall not exceed 12 percent.
Lots 1 and 6 lack an approved ftre apparatus turn around (IFe 5(3). Lots are accessed off of 20 th Avenue SW and
the road is less than 20 feet wide (IFC 5(3).
Automatic Fire Sprinklers
An automatic me sprinkler system shall be installed in all proposed new homes due to poor me apparatus access
(lFC 9(3).
CLOSING
This letter reflects the information provided at the preapplication conference and is intended to assist you in
preparing plans and materials for formal application. We hope you found the comments useful to your project.
We have made every effort to identify major issues to elirninate surprises during the city's review of the formal
application. The completion of the preapplication process in the content of this letter does not vest any future
project application. Comments in this letter are only valid for one year as per FWRC 19.40.070(4).
This is a preliminary review only and does not take the place of the full review that will follow submission of
a formal application. Comments provided in this letter are based on preapplication materials submitted.
Modiftcations and revisions to the project as presented for this preapplication may influence and modify
information regarding development requirements outlined above. In addition to this pre application letter,
please examine the complete FWRC and other relevant codes carefully. Requirements that are found in the
codes that are not addressed in this letter are still required for your project.
If you have questions about an individual comment, please contact the appropriate department/division
representative noted above. Any general questions can be directed towards the key project contact (Stacey
Welsh, 253-835-2634, or sracey.wcls h@cityoffederalway.com). We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Senior Planner
enc: Bulletin 003 'Master Land Use Application'
Bulletin 001 'Process III Submittal Requirements '
Bulletin 002 'Mailing Labels'
Bulletin 010 'Short Subdivision Submittal Requirements
Bulletin 050 'Environmental Checklist'
Lakehaven Utility Map
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c: Peter Lawrence, Plans Examiner
Kevin Peterson, Engineering Plans Reviewer
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Chris Cahan, South King Fire & Rescue'
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
Jeff Wall, 30201 18 th Avenue SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
Eric LaBrie, ESM, (·ric.l1\bric@c~mci"i!.cQm
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