2010-01-27 HEX #10-001 Exhibit G(Dpy
CITY OF
Federal Way PAGE-i-OF
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Staff Evaluation for Environmental Checklist
Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat
SW 352nd Street & 27thAvenue SW (Parcel #252103-9026)
File No: 08-100330-00-SE, Related File No: 08-100329-00-SU
NOTE: The purpose of this staff evaluation is to provide a technical staff evaluation of the proposed action; supplement
information contained in the environmental checklist and expanded studies; provide technical information unavailable to the
applicant; correct inacwrate information; and recommend measures to the responsible official to nritigate identified
em6ronmeatal impacts. Technical reports and attachments referenced above may not be attached to aU copies of this decision.
Copi e of exhibits, reports, attachments, or other documents may be reviewed and/or obtained by contacting Dav7d Lee,
Associate Planner, 33325 8a' Avenue South, PO Box 9718, Federal Wav, WA 98063-9718. Phone: 253-835-2622.
I. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ACTION
Proposal to subdivide 3.0 acres into a 14-lot single-family subdivision including infrastructure and
stormwater facilities.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
Project Name: Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat
Applicant: Landmark Homes Inc., PO Box 26116, Federal Way, WA
Agent: ESM Consulting Engineers, 33915 le" Way South, #200, Federal Way, WA
Location: SW 352nd Street & 27d'Avenue SW (Parcel #252103-9026)
Zoning: RS 7.2 / RS 5.0
Comp Plan
Designation: Single-Fainily Residential High -Density
The following information was submitted as part of the application:
1. SEPA Checklist
2. Site Plans
3. Title Report
4. Master Land Use Application
5. King County Quarter Section Map
III. REVIEW PROCESS
The proposed action is subject to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review because it does not
meet the exemptions contained in WAC 197-11-800(27).
Concur with the checklist.
9. Housing:
a-c. Concur with the checklist.
10. Aesthetics:
a. Concur with the checklist.
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b. The height limit for this zone is 30 feet above average building elevation. All new
single-family homes would be limited to this height maximum
C. Concur with the checklist.
11. Light and Glare:
a-d. Concur with the checklist.
12. Recreation:
a-c. Concur with the checklist.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation:
a-c. Concur with the checklist.
14. Transportation:
a-g. Concur with the checklist.
15. Public Services:
a-b. Concur with the checklist.
16. Utilities:
a-b. Concur with the checklist.
Vl. CONCLUSION
The proposal can be found to not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment
pursuant to a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS). This DNS is based on impacts identified
within the environmental checklist, attachments, and the above Staff Evaluation for Environmental
Checklist, and is supported by plans, policies, and regulations formally adopted by Federal Way for
the exercise of substantive authority under SEPA to approve, condition, or deny proposed actions.
The City reserves the right to review any future revisions or alterations to the proposal to deterrinne
the environmental significance or nonsignificance of the proposal at that time.
Prepared by:.David Lee, Associate Planner Date: August 12, 2009
Staff Evaluation for Environmental Checklist Page 3
Norpoint Heights Preliminary Plat File No: 08-100330-00-SE/DM t D 51071