21-100244-SU-08-07-20 Preapplication Review Comments-01-25-2021-V1COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
August 7, 2020
Mr. Geoff Sherwin
JKM Holdings
PO Box 188
Puyallup, WA 98371
geoff@jkmonarch.com
Re: File #20-102591-00-PC, PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
South Campus Estates, Southeast Corner of 6th Avenue SW & 366th Street, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Sherwin:
Thank you for participating in the preapplication conference with the City of Federal Way’s Development
Review Committee (DRC) held on-line on July 30, 2020. 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, Public Works Department, and representatives from Lakehaven Water & Sewer District and South
King Fire & Rescue. Some sections of the Federal Way Revised 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.
I, Jim Harris, am the key contact for your project (253-350-9283, jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com). 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 me.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A proposed 11-lot residential subdivision of a vacant and undeveloped 4.73-acre site; King County parcel
number 302104-9041.
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.
The major issues section is only provided as a means to highlight critical requirements or issues. Please be
sure to read the comments made by all departments in the following sections of this letter.
• Planning Division
None
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• Public Works Development Services Division
1. A Surface and Stormwater Utility System Development Charge is required. System development
charges (SDCs) are one-time fees that will be paid at the time of development and are intended to
recover a share of the cost of system capacity needed to serve growth.
2. Flow Control BMP requirements (Core Requirement #9) shall be implemented per Section 1.2.9.3.2
of the King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) for plat infrastructure improvements
because the proposed project is a subdivision project that is within the Urban Growth Area and is on
a site/parcel less than five acres in size.
3. The city may consider the feasibility of bioretention, but this is not a preferable BMP option for plat
infrastructure improvements within the right-of-way due to accessibility and maintenance concerns.
Nonetheless, a soils report is required by a licensed geotechnical engineer to prove the suitability of
this BMP and its reasonable use in relation to applicable city and county standards and requirements.
There are additional requirements for large bioretention facilities that receive runoff from impervious
surfaces totaling 10,000 square feet or more; or new pervious surfaces totaling ¾ acre or more; or a
combination of impervious and pervious surfaces that results in a 0.15 cfs increase.
• Public Works Traffic Division
1. Transportation Concurrency Management (FWRC 19.90) – A transportation concurrency permit with the
application fee of $5,086 (11 - 50 trips) is required for the proposed project.
2. Traffic Impact Fees (FWRC 19.91) – Traffic impact fees are required for single-family residential
dwelling units and will be assessed at the building permit stage. The estimated total traffic impact fee
is $46,800.
3. Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135.040) – Construct street frontage improvements and dedicate
right-of-way along the property frontage on SW 6th Avenue and SW 366th Street.
4. Access Management (FWRC 19.135.260) – The development shall meet access management standards.
The project is neither a short subdivision nor a cluster plat; and therefore, the project does not
qualify for use of shared access roads as proposed (FWRC 19.135.250).
5. Block Perimeter (FWRC 18.55.010 & FWRC 19.135.251) – The development shall meet block
perimeter requirements of 1,320 feet for non-motorized access, and 2,640 feet for streets. This
requirement may be modified by the Public Works Director if connections cannot be made for
reasons outlined in the FWRC.
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.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – PLANNING DIVISION
Jim Harris, jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com
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1. Zoning Designation and Density – The site is zoned RS-15.0 (Single-Family Medium-Density Residential, one
unit/15,000 square feet.). Lots in the RS 15.0 zone must be a minimum lot size of 15,000 square feet.
Per FWRC 19.05.120, lot area means the minimum lot area per dwelling unit based on the underlying
zone. For single-family lots, the area of a vehicular access easement, private tract, flagpole, or access
panhandle shall not be credited in calculation of the minimum lot area.
2. Review Process – A subdivision of ten or more lots and/or tracts requires review and public hearing on the
preliminary plat application by the city’s Hearing Examiner. In summary, following application submittal,
the city will review the application for completeness and technical comments. The first procedural
decision point is the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review and determination. Following conclusion
of the SEPA review, city staff will present the staff report and recommendation on the preliminary plat to
the Hearing Examiner, who then makes the final decision on the preliminary plat application. The
Hearing Examiner’s written decision on the preliminary plat is based on the applicant satisfying criteria
pursuant to FWRC 18.35.170(3). The decision of the Hearing Examiner may be appealed pursuant to
FWRC 18.35.210. After the final decision on the preliminary plat, engineering plans must be submitted
and reviewed by the city’s Public Works Department. Following review and approval of engineering
plans, construction of plat infrastructure may begin. Substantial completion of plat improvements is
required prior to final plat review and decision by the City Council as described below.
3. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) – The proposed subdivision is not categorically exempt from
environmental review pursuant to Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 197-11-800, and is subject to a
threshold determination. A completed environmental checklist must be submitted with the Master Land
Use application. A thoroughly completed checklist that gives comprehensive answers to each item will
expedite the review process. The public, government agencies, and tribes will be invited to comment on
the checklist during a 14-day comment period. An environmental threshold determination made by the
director must be rendered prior to public hearing on the preliminary plat application.
4. Application / Review Fees – Contact staff at the Permit Center at City Hall (253-835-2607 or
permetcenter@cityoffederalway.com) to inquire about application fees in place at the time of application
submittal. Also, any third-party reviews by city consultants for review and assistance with geologically
hazardous and wetland/stream consultants must be pre-funded and paid by the applicant.
5. Environmentally Critical Areas – The project is in proximity to erosion hazard areas and wetland and fish
and wildlife critical area indicators. The application must include a report confirming the presence or
absence of regulated critical areas on site. If regulated critical areas are present on site, appropriate critical
area studies standards of FWRC 19.145.080, and necessary permitting applications related to each critical
area feature, are applicable to the preliminary plat. Any third-party reviews by city consultants for review
and assistance with geologically hazardous and wetland/stream consultants must be pre-funded and paid
by the applicant.
6. Public Notice – The preliminary plat and SEPA review require a notice of application. Pursuant to recent
policy change, city staff will prepare the 300-foot mailing. The applicant will be required to pay for and
post city supplied large notice boards at the appropriate times.
7. Design Criteria and Improvements – Subdivisions are subject to the subdivision design and improvements
criteria set forth in FWRC Chapters 18.55 and 18.60, respectively. It is the responsibility of the applicant
to identify how the proposed subdivision meets applicable design and improvements criteria and is
therefore, entitled to the land division.
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8. Miscellaneous Residential Regulations –
a) Maximum height of structures is 30 feet above average building elevation.
b) Setbacks for structures are minimum 20-foot front yard and 5-foot side and rear.
c) Maximum lot coverage is 50 percent.
d) Required parking spaces are a minimum of two per dwelling unit.
e) Driveway and/or parking pad may not be closer than five feet to any side property line.
9. 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). A minimum of 10 percent of the
open space is required to be usable open space, i.e. appropriate for active recreation areas. Additionally,
any onsite open space must be set aside in a tract and owned in common undivided interest by all
property owners within the subdivision. All or some of the open space requirement may be satisfied by a
fee-in-lieu payment at the discretion of the city’s 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. The fee in lieu of open space is calculated on 15 percent of the most recent assessed land value
of the property. If the fee-in-lieu option is chosen, a written request to Parks Director John Hutton is
required. A copy of this request is a required component of the preliminary plat application.
Usable open space design size and location options, along with provisions for access, improvements,
ownership, and maintenance, will be reviewed in conjunction the with review of the preliminary plat.
Critical areas and buffers, conservation tracts, slopes, storm pond tracts, etc. do not qualify as usable
open space.
Typically, a narrow (three to five-foot-wide) landscape buffer strip is required between streets and above
ground stormwater facilities, and may be counted toward the buffer open space.
Please consult FWRC 18.55.060 for specific open space requirements that apply to the proposal.
10. Forest Practices – A Forest Practices Class IV-General Application is required if more than 5,000 board feet
of merchantable timber will be harvested from the property in conjunction with the development activity.
The city will review the proposed Class IV-General Forest Practices in conjunction with SEPA review,
and review of associated development permits or approvals.
11. Tree Retention/Replacement – The city’s tree standards require each development/redevelopment to
maintain a tree unit density. The minimum tree density requirements for RS zones are 25 tree units per
acre. The required density for the subject property will be determined by multiplying the gross site
acreage, minus streets and critical areas, by 25. A tree retention plan detailing how the subject property
will meet tree unit density requirements shall be submitted with the preliminary plat application. Items
required to be included in the plan are itemized in FWRC 19.120.040(2)(a) through (e). The table below
identifies tree unit values for retained and replacement trees.
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FWRC 19.120.130(2) – Tree Unit Credits
Retained Trees Tree Unit Credit
Existing Tree 1" to 6" d.b.h. 1.0
Existing Tree > 6" to 12" d.b.h. 1.5
Existing Tree > 12" to 18" d.b.h. 2.0
Existing Tree > 18" to 24" d.b.h. 2.5
Existing Tree > 24" d.b.h. 3.0
Replacement Trees
Replacement Tree - Small (Mature canopy area < 450 SF) .50
Replacement Tree - Medium (Mature canopy area 450 to 1,250 SF) 1.0
Replacement Tree - Large (Mature canopy area > 1,250 SF) 1.5
12. Clearing & Grading – With the preliminary plat application, a clearing and grading plan addressing items
listed in FWRC 19.120.040(1)(a) through (j) is required. Prior to beginning clearing and grading activities, all
critical areas and buffers, and trees/vegetation that are to be preserved within and adjacent to the
construction area shall be clearly marked and protected per guidelines prescribed within FWRC 19.120.160.
Removal of all trees and vegetation is contrary to the objectives of the FWRC clearing and grading
regulations under FWRC Chapter 19.120 Article II and Article III. Pursuant to FWRC 19.120.080 and
19.120.130(1), permitted clearing and grading areas should minimize removal of existing trees and
minimize the disturbance or compaction of native soils, except as needed for building purposes. For any
clearing beyond that necessary for required infrastructure, provide a written request and justification as
part of the preliminary plat application. The FWRC policies encourage retention of existing trees and
vegetation in good health, to the maximum extent possible in all developments.
Any retaining walls and rockeries can be a maximum of six feet in height and must comply with standards
in FWRC 19.120.120. Preliminary designs for retaining walls shall be submitted with the preliminary plat
application, and include cross sections and visual depictions of retaining walls.
13. Tacoma Smelter Plume – The subject property is located in the Tacoma Smelter Plume detect area; containing
20.1 ppm to 40.0 ppm arsenic and lead concentration. Please contact Technical Assistance Coordinator Eva
Barber, Department of Ecology, at eva.barber@ecy.wa.gov, or 360-407-7094, regarding the Voluntary Soil
Clean-Up Program. Additional information on the smelter plume testing and cleanup requirements can be
found at: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/tcp/sites_brochure/tacoma_smelter/2011/ts-hp.htm.
The city will require soil testing and soil cleanup (if applicable) as a component of the preliminary plat and
SEPA applications, review, and site development. The applicant shall provide preliminary soil testing data in
compliance with Washington State Department of Ecology guidelines with the preliminary plat application.
14. School Access Analysis – A school access analysis is required to be submitted to the city with the plat
application, to assure that safe walking routes to schools or bus stops are provided as required by RCW
58.17. If there are not safe and adequate walking routes available, walking route improvements may be
required as part of the plat review process. Contact Tanya Nascimento, Federal Way Public Schools, at
253-945-2071 for information about the school access analysis requirements.
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15. School Impact Fee – School impact fees are paid at the time of the building permit for each individual
house, as discussed in FWRC 19.95.
16. Exploratory Site Reconnaissance Work – Please provide city staff written notice before any site reconnaissance
work occurs. If any geotechnical exploration, boring work, or any work in critical areas is to occur, this
activity must be approved by city staff prior to this work as identified in FWRC 19.145.120(2).
17. Approval Duration – Per FWRC 18.35.220, preliminary plat approval shall expire five years from the date
of hearing examiner approval, unless the applicant requests an extension as provided in FWRC 18.05.090.
18. Final Plat – The final plat fee, in effect at the time of the final plat application, and items identified in
FWRC 18.40.020, are required to process the final plat. Substantial completion of the plat infrastructure
must occur prior to submittal and processing of the final plat application. The city allows bonding of only
minor improvements. The City Council will act on the plat and upon approval, the final plat drawing will
be recorded with the King County Recorder’s Office.
19. Recording – Following substantial completion of subdivision improvements and City Council review of the
final plat, the plat will be recorded the with the King County Recorder’s Office. The applicant is
responsible for the plat recording fees. Prior to recording the plat, all surveying and monumentation must
be complete. In addition, all other required improvements must be substantially completed as determined
by the departments of Community Development and Public Works.
PUBLIC WORKS – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Kerry Murdock, 253-835-2746, kerry.murdock@cityoffederalway.com
Land Use Issues – Stormwater
1. Surface water runoff control and water quality treatment will be required per the 2016 King County Surface
Water Design Manual (KCSWDM). This project meets the requirements for a Full Drainage Review. At the
time of land use site plan preliminary plat submittal, a preliminary Technical Information Report (TIR),
addressing the relevance of the project to the nine core and five special requirements of the KCSWDM
will be required. 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 criteria. In addition to flow control facilities, Best Management
Practices (BMP’s) are required as outlined in the KCSWDM. The project also lies within an 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 treatment facilities for subdivisions are required to be above ground (i.e.
an open pond), within a separate storm drainage tract, and dedicated to the city for future
maintenance. Detention and water quality facilities may be within the same tract. Underground facilities
are allowed only with approval from the City of Federal Way Stormwater Management Division.
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5. Show the proposed location and dimensions of the detention and water quality facilities on the
preliminary plans.
6. System Development Charge (SDC). Based on the preliminary proposal and the total increase in square
footage of impervious surface area (17,319' 9" +/-); and subdivision/plat improvements (current
SDC x # of ESU’s / 1 ESU = 3200 square feet) $981.00/ESU x (17,319' 9"/3200 sq. ft / ESU =
5.4~) = $5,309.63 approximate SDC charge, based on the estimated new impervious surface of
17,319' 9". This is subject to change depending on the final impervious total and access
management/project scope changes/requirements.
7. If more than one acre will be disturbed during construction, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) construction stormwater permit may be required. Information regarding this permit
can be obtained from the Washington State Department of Ecology at 360-407-6048, or
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/construction/index.html.
8. If work is to be done below the ordinary high-water mark, a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) permit
may be required. Information regarding this permit can be obtained from the Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife.
Right-of-Way Improvements
1. See the Traffic Division comments from Senior Traffic Engineer Jason Kennedy 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 11.05.110 requires that overhead utility lines be relocated underground if over 500 feet, or three
spans are affected by a project.
5. 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.
Building/Engineering 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 $3,096.00 for the first 18 hours of review,
and $172.00 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 signature/seal of a
professional engineer registered/licensed in the State of Washington.
2. In addition to engineering approval, projects that will be filling or grading in the area of the future
building pads are required to obtain a separate grading permit from the Building Division.
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3. To assist the applicant’s engineer in preparing the plans and TIR, the Federal Way Public Works Development
Standards Manual (including standard detail drawings, standard notes, and engineering checklists) is
available on the city’s website at http://www.cityoffederalway.com/index.aspx?nid=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.
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
Jason Kennedy, 253-835-2744, jason.kennedy@cityoffederalway.com
Transportation Concurrency Analysis (FWRC 19.90)
1. Based on the submitted materials for 11 lots, using the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip
Generation - 10th Edition, land use code 210 (Single-Family Detached Housing), the proposed project is
estimated to generate approximately 13 new weekday PM peak hour trips and 136 daily weekday trips.
Alternatively, the applicant may submit a site-specific trip generation study for the proposed development.
2. A concurrency permit is required for this development project. The PW 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 a supplemental transportation
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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 $5,086 (11 - 50 trips). This fee is an estimate
and based on the materials submitted for the preapplication meeting. The concurrency application 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 any changes in the estimated weekday PM peak hour trips as identified in the
concurrency application. 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)
1. Based on the submitted materials for 11 single-family residential lots, the estimate total traffic impact fee
is $46,800. The actual fee will be assessed and collected from the applicant when the building permit is
issued, using the fee schedule then in effect (FWRC 19.100.070[3][c]). At any time prior to building permit
issuance, the applicant may request to defer to final building inspection the payment of a transportation
impact fee for a single-family residential dwelling unit (FWRC 19.100.075). 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. Refer to defer payment of impact fee code for process.
Street Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135)
1. The applicant/owner will be expected to construct street improvements consistent with the planned
roadway cross-sections as shown in Map III-4 in Chapter III of the Federal Way 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 will be expected to construct improvements on the following streets to the city’s planned
roadway cross-sections:
Sixth Avenue SW is classified as a Minor Collector and planned as a Type “T” street,
consisting of a 28-foot street, 8-foot ditch, 5-foot sidewalk, 3-foot utility strip, and street lights
in 60-foot right-of-way. Assuming a symmetrical cross section, half street improvements are
required as measured from the street centerline. If necessary, additional right-of-way may be
needed to accommodate a 3-foot utility strip that is now shown in the conceptual drawing as
1.86 feet. Additionally, the existing speed bump on Sixth Avenue SW shall be restored to
current condition should any construction have impact on its condition.
SW 366th Street is a planned as a Type “T” street, consisting of a 28-foot street, 8-foot ditch,
5-foot sidewalks, 3-foot utility strip, and street lights in a 60-foot right-of-way. Assuming a
symmetrical cross section, half street improvements and a 30-foot right-of-way dedication are
required as measured from the street centerline. At a minimum, the improvement shall
include a 20-foot minimum paved surface. Alternatively, the applicant may make the required
improvement to match the cross-section to the east, which is a Type “S” street consisting of a
36-foot street with curb and gutter, 4-foot planter strip with street trees, 5-foot sidewalks, and
street lights in a 60-foot right-of-way. The sidewalk proposed SW 366th Street must be within
the right-of-way (FWRC 19.135.200). A modification to this requirement must be requested
in writing and is subject to approval of the Public Works Director.
2. Street lighting in the right-of-way is required for frontage improvements (FWRC 19.135.190).
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3. The applicant may make a written request to the Public Works Director to modify, defer, or waive the
required street improvements (FWRC 19.135.070). Information about right-of-way modification requests
is available through the Public Works Development Services Division. These modification requests have
a nominal review fee currently at $344, plus the recording fee.
4. Tapers and transitions beyond the project frontage may be required as deemed necessary for safety
purposes. The taper rate shall be WS2/60, or as directed by the Public Works Director.
Access Management (FWRC 19.135)
1. Access management standards are based on roadway safety and capacity requirements. FWRC 19.135.280
provides access standards for streets based on planned roadway cross-sections. Please note that access
classifications are per Drawing 3-1A in the Public Works Development Standards.
2. The project does not qualify for use of a shared access road as proposed. The project is neither a short
subdivision nor a cluster plat and will require modifications to the proposed shared access roads, or
revisions to the lot configurations (FWRC 19.135.250).
Design Criteria (FWRC 18.55)
1. All lots shall be accessed by a public street right-of-way (FWRC 18.55.020).
2. Block perimeters shall be no longer than 1,320 feet for non-motorized trips, and 2,640 feet for streets
(FWRC 18.55.010 and FWCP Policy TP4.2). Therefore, an additional north/south and east/west
connection will be required.
Miscellaneous Safety Related Comments
1. The applicant must submit a Vehicle Turning Diagram to the Public Works Traffic Division. This diagram
will show how the appropriate design vehicle (such as: bus, garbage truck, and WB-62) can enter, maneuver,
and leave the site without encroaching onto opposing traffic lanes or mounting a curb.
2. Driveways serving a single-family dwelling unit abutting two streets should be at least 25 feet from the
beginning of the street radius.
LAKEHAVEN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Brian Asbury, 253-946-5407, basbury@lakehaven.org
Water
• Lakehaven issued a Water Certificate of Availability for the proposed project/property on May 14, 2020. The
certificate is valid for one-year from the date of issuance.
• Hydraulic model results indicate that Lakehaven’s standard maximum allowable system liquid velocity of
10 ft/s, at no less than 20 psi, is exceeded at a fire flow rate above 3,400 GPM (for two hours or more).
This flow figure depicts the calculated performance of the existing water distribution system under high
demand conditions. Fire flow rates greater than available in the existing distribution system may be
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accommodated through water distribution system improvements. Onsite hydraulic system calculations
may need to be determined during design of the onsite water distribution system improvements. Please
contact Lakehaven for further detail.
• A water service connection application submitted separately to Lakehaven is required for each new service
connection to the water distribution system, in accordance with standards defined in Lakehaven’s current
“Fees and Charges Resolution.”
• Depending on the ultimate layout of the subdivision, reservation of a private water easement will presumably
be required across one of, or some of, the new lots, for the benefit of other new lot supply lines (meter-to-
building). This private easement shall cover the off-site property along the route of the affected portion of the
building supply line(s) from the edge of public right-of-way, or Lakehaven easement, to the benefited new lot(s).
• Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven water service connection fees, charges,
and/or deposits (2020 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be determined upon
submittal of service connection application(s) to Lakehaven. All Lakehaven fees, charges, and deposits are
typically reviewed and adjusted (if necessary) annually, and are subject to change without notice.
• Water Service/Meter Installation, 1" preliminary size: $5,480.00 deposit (each). Actual sizes to be
determined by Lakehaven based on UPC plumbing fixture counts.
• Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Water: $4,503.95 per Equivalent Residential Unit (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 1.00 ERU. Please contact Lakehaven for
further detail.
• Right-of-Way Permit Fee (City of Federal Way): $980.00 (each). Is applicable presuming public right-of-
way has been previously dedicated by other nearby residential development projects.
Sewer
• Lakehaven issued a Sewer Certificate of Availability for the proposed project/property on May 14, 2020. The
certificate is valid for one-year from the date of issuance.
• A Lakehaven Developer Extension (DE) Agreement will be required to construct new, abandon, and/or modify
existing sanitary sewer system facilities necessary for the proposed development. 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 Developer Extension 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.
• A separate Lakehaven Sewer Service Connection Permit is required for each new connection to the sanitary
sewer system, in accordance with standards defined in Lakehaven’s current “Fees and Charges Resolution.”
This area’s sewer system is a low-pressure sewer system, which requires a separate private grinder pump for
each lot/SFR.
• Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven sewer service connection fees, charges,
and/or deposits (2020 schedule) will be as follows. Actual connection charges will be determined upon
submittal of service connection application(s) to Lakehaven. All Lakehaven fees, charges, and deposits are
typically reviewed and adjusted (if necessary) annually, and are subject to change without notice.
Mr. Geoff Sherwin
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• Sewer Service Connection Permit: $517.20 fee (each).
• Service Agreement Charges (Private Grinder Pump): $140.00 (each).
• Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Sewer: $4,297.07 per ERU.
• County Document Recording Charges: $110.50 (+/-, per lot).
General
• All Lakehaven development engineering related application forms, and associated standards information,
can be accessed at Lakehaven’s web pages: http://www.lakehaven.org/204/Development-Engineering.
• 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
Sean Nichols, 253-946-7242, sean.nichols@southkingfire.org
Water Supply
A Certificate of Water Availability, including a hydraulic fire flow model*, shall be requested from the water district and
provided at the time of the building permit application.
*A hydraulic fire flow model is required for single-family residences that exceed 3600 square feet,
including garages and covered areas.
Fire Hydrants
Every building lot shall have a fire hydrant within 350 feet. All measurements shall be made as vehicular travel
distance. Fire hydrants shall be in service prior to and during construction.
Emergency Access
Fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all requirements of Fire Access Policy 10.006:
http://southkingfire.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/24
Fire Sprinkler System
An NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system is required in the structures constructed on lots 3, 6, 8, and 9 due to hose reach capabilities.
An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in Group R, Division 3 occupancies:
1) Without adequate fire flow.
2) Without approved fire department access.
Determination of requirements for residential fire sprinklers for the other lots, if any, are made at the time of the
building permit application.
Mr. Geoff Sherwin
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CLOSING
This letter reflects the information provided at the preapplication meeting and is intended to assist you in
preparing plans and materials for a formal application. We hope you found the comments useful to your
project. We have made every effort to identify major issues to eliminate 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 per FWRC 19.40.070(4).
As you know, 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.
Modifications and revisions to the project as presented for this preapplication may influence and modify
information regarding development requirements outlined above. In addition to this preapplication 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 representative
noted above. Any general questions can be directed towards me, the key project contact, Jim Harris, at 253-
350-9283, or jim.harris@cityoffederalway.com. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Enc: Lakehaven Water & Sewer Facility Map
c: Kerry Murdock, Public Works Engineering Plans Reviewer
Jason Kennedy, Public Works Traffic
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Water & Sewer, basbury@lakehaven.org
Sean Nichols, South King Fire & Rescue sean.nichols@southkingfire.org
Grant Middleton, gmiddleton@rlarson.com