DNSSTATE ENVIRONMETNAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
Smith Brothers Farms
File No: 21-102067-00-SE
Proposal:The proposal is for an approximately 45,300 square foot warehouse building for storage and
distribution of dairy products, including office space, loading docks, truck parking, and employee parking.
Landscaping, stormwater facility, utilities, and associated site improvements are also included.
Applicant: Ben Eldridge, Barghausen Consulting Engineers
18215 72nd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032, (425) 251-6222
Project Location: 34520 9th Avenue South
Parcels 926480-0060 and 926480-0070
Lead Agency:City of Federal Way
Staff Contact:Senior Planner Becky Chapin,
253-835-2641, becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does
not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement
(EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed
environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to
the public by request and at: https://www.cityoffederalway.com/node/1962.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days
from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on February 25, 2022. Email comments
should be directed to planning@cityoffederalway.com.
Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline.
Any person aggrieved of the city’s final determination may file an appeal. Anyone may appeal this
determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (address below), no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 18, 2022,
by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination, along with the required appeal
fee. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. All appeals shall contain a specific
statement of the reasons why the decision of the responsible official is alleged to be in error.
Responsible Official:Brian Davis, Community Development Director
Address:33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone:253-835-2612
Date Issued: February 11, 2022 Signature: __ _____________________________________