Technical Review 2 SignedCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
February 1, 2021
William & Jenny Horner
35507 6th Avenue SW
Federal Way, WA 98023-8110
ecm705@yahoo.com
Re: File #20-103186-00-SU; TECHNICAL REVIEW #2
Horner Short Plat, 35507 6th Avenue SW, Federal Way
Dear William and Jenny Horner:
City of Federal Way staff has reviewed your December 30, 2020, resubmittal of documents related to the
Horner Short Plat application. City departments have provided the following comments that will need to be
addressed prior to preliminary approval of your application, or as otherwise noted. Questions regarding the
technical review comments should be addressed to the referenced staff representative.
PUBLIC WORKS – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Ann Dower, 253-835-2732, ann.dower@cityoffederalway.com
The following additions and corrections are necessary for preliminary plat approval and remain to be addressed:
1. The comments from the November 1, 2020, technical review letter concerning the access road turn-
around, dimensions, and street lighting were not addressed.
2. The right-of-way modification has expired and a new application must be made.
3. The applicant will need to apply for a separate engineering (EN) review that will cover engineering
review, bonding, and construction inspection. The current fee for engineering review is $2,140.00.
4. An easement must be provided to allow a portion of the road to be built on a separate property other
than the short plat. Provide either a copy of the existing easement or a new, recorded easement that
includes the notarized signatures of all parties involved.
5. The 22-foot ingress/egress/utilities easement “to be created upon recording of this short plat” is not shown
adequately. The leader points to one line and there is no indication of where the other side of the easement
is located. Additional information must be provided, including maintenance responsibilities and who the
easement is for. A separately recorded document is recommended outlining all rights and responsibilities.
William & Jenny Horner
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February 1, 2021
20-103186-00-SU Doc. I.D. 81089
CLOSING
Please make the corrections and resubmit the short plat drawing accompanied with the completed
Resubmittal Information Form (enclosed), and a letter indicating how the above comments have been
addressed. Pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 18.05.080, if an applicant fails to provide additional
information to the city within 180 days of being notified 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 decisions with
respect to such an application.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at chaney.skadsen@cityoffederalway.com.
COVID-19
In an effort to take proactive measures to protect the health and safety of the Federal Way community, the
Department of Community Development is implementing safety protocols and modifying our services. As a
result, our doors will remain closed for in-person business. Staff will be able to serve customers electronically
by email (permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com), by electronic submittal (Document Upload Link), or by
phone (253-835-2607). This practice is intended to help protect our citizens, customers, and staff from
potential exposure to the virus. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Sincerely,
Chaney Skadsen
Associate Planner
enc: Technical Review Letter, 11/19/2020
Resubmittal Information Form
c: Greg Kirk, Plans Examiner
Ann Dower, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Sean Nichols, South King Fire & Rescue