Incomplete ApplicationCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 253-835-7000 www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
March 25, 2021
Ms. Neitha Wilkey
AustinCina Architects 12202 Pacific Avenue, Suite C Tacoma, WA 98444
neithaw@austincina.com
Re: File 21-100731-UP; NOTICE OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION & COST ESTIMATE TO APPLICANT Twin Lakes Education Center Addition & Remodel, 1060 SW 320th Street, Federal Way
Dear Ms. Wilkey:
The City of Federal Way has conducted a cursory review of the application submitted on February 25, 2021,
to determine if the application is complete for the proposed Use Process III review.
APPLICATION STATUS According to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.15.045, the application is deemed incomplete. This
determination is based on a review of the submittal relative to requirements outlined in FWRC 19.15.040. The submittal requirements are not intended to determine if an application conforms to the city code; they are used only to determine if all required materials have been submitted. For the application to be considered
complete and ready for processing, the item below must be provided.
• Per Public Works Development Services Division: The scope of the project has changed since
being reviewed under the preapplication submittal. The addition of the new parking lot, along
with the new building addition, triggers the requirement for a full drainage review, as outlined in the 2016 King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM) (i.e., the project results in over
2,000 square feet of new and/or replaced impervious surfaces). The applicant will need to have a licensed civil engineer provide an analysis of the 9 Core and 5 Special Requirements of the 2016 KCSWDM as they apply to this project. This analysis should provide the applicant, and
the city, with the information needed to determine what, if any, of the 9 Core and/or 5 Special requirements may apply to the project.
For questions regarding this item contact Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer Kevin Peterson at kevin.peterson@cityoffederalway.com or 253-835-2734.
PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL COMMENTS
A full technical review of the Process III application will occur after the drainage analysis is submitted.
Ms. Neitha Wilkey Page 2 of 2
March 25, 2021
21-100731-00-UP Doc. I.D. 81223
COST ESTIMATE
As noted in the April 7, 2020, Revised Preapplication Conference Summary letter, the critical areas report
may be peer-reviewed at the applicant’s cost per FWRC 19.145.080(3). The submitted report needs to be
peer-reviewed at this time. Enclosed please find the consultant task authorization with a scope of work for review of the report. The department’s wetland consultant, ESA, was asked to provide an estimate for their
review of information prepared by Altmann Oliver Associates, LLC.
The normal course of action is for the city to set up an account to be funded by the applicant and drawn
down by the work performed by ESA. Please note that if any of the funds are not used, they will be returned to the applicant. To begin this process, provide the following items to the Permit Center through the
electronic submittal process: the enclosed invoice, payment in the amount of $4,895.00, a signature on the
enclosed consultant authorization form, and the enclosed Resubmittal Form. Following receipt of all requested items, and a determination that the Use Process III application is complete for processing, the city
will authorize ESA to begin their formal review.
CLOSING
Any resubmittals for this application must be accompanied with a resubmittal form (enclosed). After receipt
of the requested information the department will notify you within 14 days whether your application is
considered complete for processing, or what, if any, information is still needed. The review clock for processing your formal application will not begin until all items are submitted.
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 https://www.cityoffederalway.com/node/4588), 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.
Please contact me at stacy.welsh@cityoffederalway.com, or 253 835-2634, if you have any general questions.
Sincerely,
Stacey Welsh, AICP
Principal Planner
enc: ESA Task Authorization
City of Federal Way Invoice
Resubmittal Form c: Greg Kirk, Plans Examiner Kevin Peterson, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District Sean Nichols, South King Fire & Rescue
Michael & Margaret Mizumoto, m.mizumoto@comcast.net