Chandler CommentsJuly 15, 2020
RECEIVED
To: John Everett, ESM Consulting Engineers, LLC JUL 1 O 2020
33400 8th Ave. #205
Federal Way, WA 98003
To: Senior Planner Becky Chapin, City of Federal Way
33325 8th Ave S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
Regarding:
The Woodlands at Redondo Creek
Pacific Highway South and South 300 St. Federal Way, WA
Parcel's 042104-9012 and -9921
Dear Ms. Chapin,
CrrY OF FEDERAL WAy
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEM
My house and property (partial #798290-0260 which is shown on your plat plan) is located on
the east border of the proposed development. I have owned the property and lived here since
2007. Since the proposed development will directly affect my property along with other
homeowners in my same situation, in many ways, due to the proximity to the project, I have
questions and concerns regarding the project.
Originally, the notice the city sent out on 11/27/19 stated the public was promised a public
meeting to address the questions and concerns they had. On December 2, 2019 1 was told that
no public hearing had been scheduled (a copy of that email is attached) and once the public
hearing date had been scheduled a public notice would go out. Since I have not received
anything until a few days ago when I received the Notice of Determination of Nonsignificance
(DNS).
Questions:
1. Why wasn't there a public hearing?
2. Why is an environmental impact statement not been required for a property containing
wetlands? Over the last 30 years there have been two formal proposed developments
that were planned for this property. Both were halted and then discarded by
developers due to the wetlands and development issues they create. The first proposal
was for a residential project of 12 one acre lots with larger homes of 2,500 sq. ft. or
larger to be built. The second project proposed for a complex of 400 apartment units.
Both never occurred. I know this to be true because I was at a meeting with the city
council regarding these issues, and attended one meeting in a court room that was
televised. Original covenants and development options for the land were brought into
play by local residents and helped to stop the projects in their tracks. Since then, other
developments in and around the Federal Way area I'm sure have had to produce
environmental impact statements around wetlands, and also include green belts and
setbacks. I know this to be true because I was a licensed contractor for 25 years in
Federal Way during the times of major residential expansion in and around the entire
Federal Way area.
3. Has there been a formal road study made to study and address the traffic issues that
will increase on 304t'? It is a well -traveled main link between Military Rd and Pacific Hi -
way, and with a development of 67 houses, this will only add to the traffic congestion
that already exists daily. Not to mention having to consider installing a traffic revision
where 2011 Ave meets 304t" due to the visibility issues. A copy of the road and traffic
study report must be provided for public review.
4. Has the Autobahn Society been contacted regarding the removal of habitat for the wild
birds and animals on the property? I personally enjoy a variety of both wild birds and
animals year-round, as do my neighbors. I told by my neighbor who talked to you in late
January that contact with the Autobahn Society by the city would happen, and a report
would be provided to the public before the development would begin.
5. What are the particulars of the building lot foot prints that border the existing property
lines as shown on the plot plan of the development? Are there setbacks measured in
feet? For example, 25 to 30 feet from property line to structure, or a green belt buffer
between property line, and structures.? Will there be a greenbelt buffer between the
development property line and the back of lots that border the property lines, and
(specifically for purposes of my letter) lots #'s 1, 11, 12, 13, and 14 located off road B on
the plat plan you provided?
6. Should the project receive final approval from the city, and move forward into the land
clearing stage, will new permanent fencing be installed along the perimeter property
line before any major land clearing or construction begins? What type of fencing is
proposed, and How tall will the fence be?
7. What constitutes "open space" as stated in the notice of determination and where does
it exist on the plat plan?
8. Will any of the forest remain?
9. What type of street cleaning will take place?
10. We already have poor water pressure how will affect the waterlines?
Please note, my neighbors have the same worries and will also be expressing their thoughts.
Thank you for the opportunity to voice my concerns.
Kindly,
Trinity Chandler
2009 S. 3015Y PI
Federal Way, WA 98003
7/16/2020
Mail - Trinity Chandler, MBA -PM - Outlook
RE: The Woodlands at Redondo Creek Preliminary Plat - Public Comment Date
Becky Chapin <Becky.Chapin@cityoffederalway.com>
Mon 12/2/2019 8:57 AM
To: 'Trinity Chandler, MBA -PM' <onthestar@msn.com>
Hi Trinity,
At this time, no public hearing has been scheduled. The project is currently under review which may take a few months or more. The City is accepting
written public comments at this time. Once the public hearing date has been scheduled a notice will go out and all the notice boards will be posted with
the hearing date.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Becky Chapin
Senior Planner
Federal Way
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33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
Phone: 253-835-26411 Fax:253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalw_ ay.com
From: Trinity Chandler, MBA -PM <onthestar@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, December 2, 2019 8:41 AM
To: Becky Chapin <Becky.Chapin@cityoffederalway.com>
Subject: The Woodlands at Redondo Creek Preliminary Plat - Public Comment Date
Hello Becky,
Can you please tell me the date of the public hearing?
Kindly,
Trinity
Trinity Chandler, MBA -PM
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