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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOI'MEW SERVICES
FINAL STAFF EVALUATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
VILLAGE GREEN PHASE H &III
Federal Way File No: 08-105557-00-SE, Related File No: 08-105555-00-UP
NOTE: The purpose of this Final Staff Evaluation is to provide technical staffevaluation of the protxised action, supplement
information contained in the environmental checklist and expanded studies, provide technical inlimnation unavailable to the
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applicant, and to correct inaccurate information and recommend meaures to the Responsible Utlicial to mitigate identified
envirorunenUd impacts Technical reports and attachunents referenced herein and in the enviroruneutal checklist may not be
attached to all copies of thus evaluation- Copies of exhibits, reports, attachments, or other documents may be reviewed and/or
obtained by contacting the Department of Community Development Services, 33325 81h Avenue South. PO Box 9718, Federal
Way, Washinglou, 98063-9718, Phone: 253-835-2607-
SUININIARY OF PROPOSED ACTION AND BACKGROUND
This SEP A application, along with a Process IV Hearing Examiner approval, is intended to re-establish
land use approval for those Phase [I and II[ portions of Village Green of Federal Way, A Retirement
Campus, that have not yet been constructed and which were subject to a previous land use approval that
expires in April 201 L The applicant has requested that in addition to the five year construction timeline
available under Use Process IV, Phase [I and Phase [I[ be granted an additional five year extension by the
Federal Way Hearing Examiner- Relocation and potential upsizing of an eight -inch sewer line is also
proposed.
Village Green project is an existing senior housing facility that includes stacked, cottage, and duplex
housing types for senior citizens, contained in multiple buildings over a 22-acre site including associated
infrastructure_ Village Green Phases l and i[ received City approvals in 1995 and 1998, respectively-, with
a total density of 318 dwelling units approved at that time_ All of Phase 1 and some of Phase [I were
subsequently constructed, resulting in 149 dwelling units; wvith 169 units yet to be built under the previous
approval- Phase Ill of Village Green, known as Cottages West, is wider construction at this time with 14
of the 40 wilts constructed. The un-built units are anticipated to require additional time for substantial
completion_ Based on the existing approval date and subsequent approval extensions, previous approvals
for Phases [[ and l[t expire on April 23, 2011, unless construction activity is substantially completed.
In addition to environmental review under the State Environmental Polio• Act (SEPA), the project is
subject to a -Process IV" Hearing Examiner's decision under the Federal 6Yay City Code (FWCC). This
project is vested to the FWCC that was in effect on December 15, 2008, and is only subject to those
applicable portions of the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) that are consistent with the December 15,
2008 FWCC. Given the current economic conditions, the Village Green Phase If and III project cannot be
complete by the expiration date of April 23, 201 L Any "new" Process 1V approval granted by the
Hearing Exanuner would succeed previous Process [V approvals with no changes to previous approved
design or layout.
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GENER.JkUTRO.IECT INFORMATION
Project N;►n►e_ \ illa�e Green Phase II and fit
Applicant_ V111live Green of Federal Way, A Retircincut Canipus, LW
1(euli SwartT.(cotita"_
The S,kartz Company
5 723 30r1' Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Project Location: N\V corner of SW 3561i' Street at I;( Avenue South (south of existing Village
Green development)
Site Size: Overall site is approximately 22 acres, Phase 11 is 4.3 acres and Phase [if is 9.03
acres.
Zoning: Zoning for Phase 11 is RS 7.2 (Single Family Residential), while zoning for Phase
M is RS 9.6.
FWCP Designation: Single Family -High Derisity
List of Technical Reports - The following specialized studies were prepared and subnutted by the
applicant-
0 Envirownental Checklist, signed by Harold Duncanson, dated 11/18/08;
❑ Geotechnical Report, prepared by7_.ZA-Terracon, dated In/I7/2008;
❑ Trip Generation Village Green Retirement Campus Phases 11 and fl1 Extension prepared by
Transportations Solutions, Inc. dated 111-108; withaddendums dated 8I3iO9 and 12/21/09; and
Prelirrunary Technical Information Report (TIR), by Duncansors Company, Inc., dated August 3,
2009 and revised December 21, 2009
Attachments
Exhibit A - SEPA checklist
Exhibit B - Reduced scale conceptual site plan
Exhibit C - Letter regarding l'illrige Green Phrase II Discussion dated Novernber IQ 2009
STAFF EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
Following are staff responses to the elements of the environmental checklist (enclosed) indicating
wh: ther or not Citv staff concurs with the applicants response to the checklist item, or staff clarification
or amendment of the response.
A_ BACKGROUND
1-5_ Concur with checklist.
6-7 The applicant has requested that Phase 11 and Phase III of the Village Green project be
granted in addition to the five year approval provided under Process IV an additional
extension of five years to accommodate market conditions. In a November 10, 2009 letter
(Exhibit C), the City laid out conditions that would be in effect should an additional five
years be sought past the five year timeline allotted by Process IV approval_ This will be
re,.iewed in conjunction with the Process 1V review_
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8. Concur with checklist Refer to the above list of technical reports for addendum date,,
Concur with checklist_
10. [n addition to the listed permits, a Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA) is also required
before issuance of building permits for Building F under Phase 11_
l 1-12 Concur with checklist. Also refer to Project Description and hack -ground, above
B_ ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1 _ EAR TH:
a-h. Concur with checklist_ The City of Federal Way Critical Areas Nlap does not
reveal this site to be in a critical area relative to landslide or erosion hazards_ Lander
FWRC 19.200.100, note 8, the maximum lot coverage is established at 60 percent- This
will be reviewed in conjunction with Process IV land use review-
2- AIR-
a. Concur with checklist_ Short-term impacts to air quality during construction
activity and paving operations will contribute to carbon monoxide levels through
operation of construction machinery, delivery equipment and materials, and worker
access to the site by automobile_ These activities also involve etrussions of hydrocarbons
and oxides of nitrogen, potentially elevating the level of photochemical oxidants, such as
ozone, in the ambient air. Longer term use -related impacts will vary in level, based on
traffic generation but are not expected to result in significant adverse impacts beyond that
normally associated with a residential -use environment_ Long-term impacts, due to
automobile emissions will vary in level according to the amount of traffic generated by
future residents and visitors-
b. The site is adjacent to the intersection of I" Avenue South and SW 356"' Streets.
Although some potential for vehicular emissions exists in the immediate vicinity, adverse
irrtpacts are not anticipated.
c_ Compliance with local, state and federal air quality standards is expected to
provide sufficient mitigation of potential impacts.
WA TER
a. Surface--
1-6 Concur with checklist_ The Federal Way Wetland Inventory does not
reveal any wetlands, streams, or 100-year floodplain within 200 feet of the site_
The offsite wetland identified in the checklist at a location approximately 350
feet northeast of the site adjacent to I" Avenue South, is identified as a Category
I wetland in the City-s Wetland Inventory-
b. Ground_
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1-2 Domestic sewage will be collected and conveyed from the project
through Lakehaven Utility District mains to the wastewater treatment facility
The applicant may be required to upsize to 12 inches and relocate an existing 8-
inch sewer main around the proposed bta-ldings_ No discharge of waste material
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front the proposed use to ground,.vatcr ,vill occur as long as precautionan BNIP's
are maintained dunng any cork.
c. ff"atcr Runoff (including storm water)-
1-2 Concur voth checklist As with all paved, developed area:, the site will
contribute some pollutants to r(_ tad-atulsurtace-Afa-hers -v4a_sterrwdraiffage-
across the site- Pollutants that accumulate on paved surfaces include heavy
metals, petrochemicals and other pollutants. Some of these can be separated out
of the storm water runoff by installing oil/water separators in the on -site catch
basins and/or grass lined swales to transport runoff oft site or into on -site
detentiort'retention ponds.
d_ The project is subject to FWRC 19.30-120, `Nonconforming Water Quality
Improvements.' The City has developed an area specific water quality
applications reap based on recommendations of the Hylebos Basin Plan, which
cites water quality degradation throughout the basin. Therefore, water quality
treatment will be required for the entire site, including new and existing pollution
generating impervious surfaces (includes all previously developed phases of the
Village Green development, but excluding the Cottages West development)_
Treatment facility design shall comply with the criteria identified in the adopted
1998 KCSWDM. The applicant intends to provide enhanced basic water quality
treatment for Phase 11 through use of a StormFilter media treatment system in
conjunction with the existing detention/wetpond system that provides the
required pre -settling function.
Further, on February 16, 2010, the City adopted the 2009 KCSWDM- flowcver,
this -project is- vested to -tile -1998- man ual- that -was in effect at the time the - - - -
application was determined to be complete. However, the Public Works
Department has determined that should the Phase If project not be completed
within the City code based 5-year timeline granted under Use Process IV Land
Use approval subsequent extensions will be subject to the following additional
conditions of approval from Et:hibit C_-
"The applicant shall design the storm drainage system to conform to those
drainage requirements and standards adopted by the City on the date that
the first building permit application for the Phase 11-project is determined to
be complete. -
4. PLANTS-
a-c_ Concur with checklist_ As a project vested to codes in effect as of December 15,
2008, site development is subject to FWRC requirements for significant tree retention
and/or replacement, as well as perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping
requirements. This will be reviewed in conjunction with the Process IV review-
5- ANIMALS_
a-d_ Concur with checklist- The site is piu-t of the Pacific Flyway migration route.
6_ ENERGYAND NATURAL RESOURCES:
a-c_ Concur with checklist_ No significant adverse energy and natural resource
impacts are anticipated-, therefore, no mitigation measures are necessary_
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i- ENVIRONAfENT4L IfE.-ILTH-
a-b Concur with checklist Compliance %vith state and local noise standar&; will he
sufficient_ In addition, pursuant to code requireinents, construction hours will be limited
to weekday, daylight hours, to mitigate the impacts of construction noise.
8. LAND AND SHORELINE (1S1.
a-1_ Concur with checklist_ The proposed senior citizen housing conforms to the
Federal Way Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan, subject to the applicable land use
review and approval process_ Phase 11 will expand and complement Buildings A through
E of the existing senior housing development, while Please Ill will repeat the compact
cottage housing style of Cottages West-
9- HOUSING
a-c. Concur with checklist_ Affordable housing units will be provided in accordance
with FWRC standards and shall be tmaintained for the life of the project. Willi the
inclusion of affordable housing, the project will be able to add bonus market rate units as
provided in FWRC 19_ l 10-010(3)(a). This will be reviewed in conjunction with Process
IV review_
10. AESTHETICS_
a-c_ Concur with checklist_ In addition, structures will utilize residential -scale
architectural and site plan elements compatible with adjacent uses. During land use
review the proposal will be reviewed for consistency with current FWRC regulations
pertaining to height, bulk and scale and architectural and site design.
IL _ LIGHT AND GLARE_
a-d_ Concur with checklist_ Street and pedestrian scale security Iighting will be
provided within internal circulation areas. Acceptable levels of light and glare normally
associated with residential use and corresponding traffic is anticipated_
12_ RECREATION_
a-c. Concur with checklist_
11 HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION:
a-c_ Concur with checklist.
14. TRANSPORTATION
a_-g_ The Public Works Traffic Division has reviewed the traffic data and
environmental checklist subrrutted with the application. The Traffic Division supports
extension up to 2015 as this coincides with the current adopted Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) 2010 — 2015_ If a building permit for the Village Green
Phase II project is not issued with -in the City code -based five (5) years timeline granted
under Process IV approval, the project will be subject to a concurrency analysis and any
transportation fees in effect at that time, and shall also mitigate any traffic impacts
identified in that concurrency analysis.
In addition, should the applicant not substantially complete the project on or before five
years from the date of Hearing Examiner approval, those uncompleted portions of the
development may be subject to a Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) as noted in Exhibit C.
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This will be reviewed by the Hearing Examiner in conjunction with the Process IV land
use application.
A right-of-way modification request was reviewed by the Public Works Department. who
in a January 14, 2009, letter waived requirements for street itnproretnctits and
undergrounding of overhead utility lines in conjunction with Mase IL. However'. as
picsWded under'1iWRC 19.135-070 the Public Works Director required that land for
necessary future right-of-way improvements be dedicated on SW 3560' Street and I"
Avenue South. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy of the first building
constructed on Parcel D of the Village Green Campus, the applicant shall dedicate a four -
foot -wide strip of property adjacent to the existing edge of I" Avenue South right-of-way
and an 1 1-foot-wide strip of property adjacent to the existing edge of SW 356"' Street
right-of-way which shall be recorded at King County at the expense of the applicant-
1 5. PUBLIC SERVICES:
a b. Concur with checklist- The proposal was reviewed by Federal Way Police
Department and South King Fire and Rescue for compliance with requirements for
einergeriey access, hydrant locations and fire Row. South King Fire has required dial (lie
Bur ldtrig F Porte Cochere have an overhead clearance of 13'6" or a 20-foot-wide drive
aisle in front- This will be reviewed in conjunction with the Building F building peruut
application. The project is not expected to generate additional public service needs
beyond those noriztally anticipated far muItifantily residential use and no service
deficiencies are anticipated-
16. UTILITIES:
a-b. Concur with. checklist- Urban utilities are available to (he site, subject to
applicable developer extension agreements and approvals by 1-akeha.ven Utility District -
An existing 8-Inch water main rruty be upsized to 12 inches in diameter and relocated in
conjunction with this development -
CONCLUSION
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that the proposed action does not have probable
significant adverse impact on the environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not
required under RCW 43-2IC-032(2)(c)- This decision was made after review of completed
environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. The information is available
to the public upon request_ The City reserves the right to review any future revisions. or alterations to the
site or the proposal in order to determine the environmental significance or nonsignificance of the project
at that point it] time.
Prepared by- Deb Barker, Senior Planner
Date prepared_ March 9, 2010
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