Lakehaven Headquarters DNS20-102340-00-SE Doc ID 81105
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Lakehaven Water & Sewer District Headquarters
File No: 20-102340-00-SE
Proposal: State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Nonsignificance for proposal to
demolish and rebuild multiple structures on the Lakehaven campus. The project proposes nine new buildings,
including an administration building and multiple maintenance buildings. Three existing buildings will be
demolished and one will remain. The project includes landscaping and site improvements. Wetland Buffer
Reduction with Enhancement is also proposed.
Agent: Courtney McLean, Helix Design Group, 6021 12th Street East, Suite 201, Tacoma, WA 98424
Applicant: Ken Miller, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District, 31627 1st Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Project Location: 31627 1st Avenue South, Parcel # 072104-9017
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Senior Planner Becky Chapin, 253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com
The lead agency for this proposal has determined the proposal does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under
RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, the
Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, other municipal policies, plans, rules and regulations designated as a
basis for exercise of substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW
43.31C.110. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. Two written comments
were received in response to the combined Notice of Application and Optional DNS 14-day comment
period that ended on August 17, 2020. There is no further comment period on the DNS.
This determination may be appealed to the Federal Way City Clerk (address below), no later than 5:00
p.m. on March 4, 2021, by filing a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination and
associated fee. The appeal letter should identify specific factual objections.
Responsible Official: Brian Davis
Title: Director of Community Development, City of Federal Way
Address: 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-835-2652
Date Issued: __February 11, 2021 ___ Signature: __Digitally Signed February 11, 2021, at 8:58 AM__