22-100630-Pre-Application Meeting Summary-02-10-2022-V1April 27, 2021
Mr. James Carleton
Tahoma Design Group
535 Dock Street, Suite 211
Tacoma, WA 98402
jcarleton@tahomadesigngroup.com
Re:File #21-100592-00-PC, PREAPPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
DAVIS COFFEE DRIVE-THROUGH, 803 S 348th Street, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Carleton:
Thank you for participating in the preapplication conference with the City of Federal Way’s Development Review
Committee (DRC). 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 and Sewer District and South King Fire and
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.
The key contact for your project is me, Natalie Kamieniecki, 253-835-2638,
natalie.kamieniecki@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 your key contact.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Construct new coffee drive-through building on vacant commercial site. The property is zoned Commercial
Enterprise (CE).
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 section of this letter.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way WA 98003
253-835-2607; Fax 253-835-2609
www.cityoffederalway.com
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Planning Division
The setback for structures and improvements is a minimum of five feet from the wetland buffer edge
(FWRC 19.145.160).
A landscape and tree retention plan is required with the Use Process submittal in accordance with the standards
of FWRC, Chapters 19.120 and 19.125.
Public Works Traffic Division
Transportation Concurrency Management (FWRC 19.90) – Transportation concurrency permit with
application fee of $5,167 (11 – 50 trips) is required for the proposed project.
Traffic Impact Fees (FWRC 19.91) – Traffic impact fees are required for commercial development and
will be assessed at building permit stage.
Frontage Improvements (FWRC 19.135.040) – Construct street frontage improvements along the
property frontage on S. 348th Street.
Access Management (FWRC 19.135.260) – The development shall meet access management standards.
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
Natalie Kamieniecki, 253-835-2638, natalie.kamieniecki@cityoffederalway.com
1.Zoning – The site is zoned Commercial Enterprise (CE). The applicant proposes a drive-through coffee shop.
Entertainment uses are permitted in the CE zone per FWRC 19.240.110.
2.Land Use Application – A proposal for drive-through coffee shop will require a Process II Master Land Use
application. Process II is an administrative site plan and community design guideline review conducted by
city staff, with a final decision issued by the Community Development Director. Process II reviews are
exempt from public noticing.
3.Land Use Approval Duration – The applicant must substantially complete construction within five years of
the land use decision.
4.Environmental Review – The application is categorically exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) per Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 197-11-800 and does not exceed the flexible thresholds
under FWRC 19.14.15.030 (buildings larger than 12,000 square feet, parking for 40 or more vehicles, and
excavations up to 500 cubic yards).
5.Parking – Per FWRC 19.240.110, Fast food restaurants are required to provide one for each 80 square feet of
gross floor area.
6.Landscape Plan – A landscape and irrigation plan prepared by a qualified professional is required.
Type III landscaping five feet in width shall be provided along all property lines abutting public rights-of-
way and access easements.
Type I landscaping 15 feet in width shall be provided along the perimeter of the property abutting a
residential zoning district.
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Type III landscaping five feet in width shall be provided along the perimeter of the property abutting a
nonresidential zoning district.
Parking lot landscaping must be provided in accordance with FWRC 19.125.070.
7.Clearing, Grading, and Vegetation and Tree Retention – The proposal is subject to the provisions of FWRC
19.120, “Clearing, Grading, and Vegetation and Tree Retention.” The property is subject to tree density
requirements of FWRC 19.120.130(1); note that 20 tree-units per acre are required for CE zoned sites. The
subject property is approximately 0.57 acres and requires a minimum of 12 tree units. Trees located within
critical area buffers on site (but not within the wetland itself) can be credited towards satisfying the tree units
per acre requirement. No tree removal in a wetland buffer or the wetland may occur during development. Tree
unit credits are in Table 2 of FWRC 19.120.130(2). Tree density calculation must be depicted on the
preliminary landscape plan/clearing and grading plan, site plan, and construction drawings.
8.Garbage/Recycling – Facilities for garbage and recycling are required. FWRC 19.125.150 requires that
storage areas for garbage and recycling receptacles be required for all new commercial developments. The
formal application must note the specific size, design, location, and screening of garbage receptacles as
required by FWRC 19.125.150 and 19.125.040. Locations for the recycling and garbage facilities, and fencing
and landscape screening details, must be depicted on the formal site plan.
9.Rockeries and Retaining Walls – On commercial projects, retaining walls shall not exceed a maximum height
of six feet as measured from the finished grade at the base of the wall to the top of the wall.
10.Critical Areas –
a.Regulated Wetlands – The subject property is located within 225 feet of a Category I Wetland (West
Hylebos). The southwest portion of the subject property contains a wetland buffer area. The wetland itself
is located off-site per the report prepared by John Comis Associates, LLC, dated January 31, 2013. The
wetland buffer encompasses an estimated 958 square feet of the site. No work is proposed in the
established wetland buffer area. Per FWRC 19.145.420(7), all wetland and wetland buffer boundaries
shown on an approved use process decision and/or building permit shall be honored regardless of
subsequent regulatory buffer increases or natural migration.
b.Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas – The subject site is also located within a one-, five- and ten-year
wellhead protection zone as designated by Lakehaven Water and Sewer District. A Hazardous Materials
Inventory Statement (enclosed) must be submitted with the formal application. The Development Review
Committee (DRC) will then review the Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement and assess all potential
impacts to the City’s groundwater resources to decide whether hazardous materials will be used, stored,
or disposed of in connection with the proposal.
11.Community Design Guidelines – Projects subject to Use Process II review must comply with the provisions of
FWRC Chapter 19.115, “Community Design Guidelines.” A written narrative submitted with the formal
Process II application must identify how the proposal complies with the applicable design guidelines, as
referenced generally below.
a.Building Façade Modulation and Screening Options – Building façades shall incorporate a combination
of façade treatment options as listed in FWRC 19.115.060(2) and (3)(b), such as façade modulation,
landscape screening, canopy or arcade, and pedestrian plaza.
b.Building Articulation and Scale – Building façades visible from rights-of-way and other public areas must
incorporate methods of articulation and accessory elements in the overall architectural design. A non-
exclusive list of options for satisfying this design element can be found at FWRC 19.115.060(3)(b).
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12.Pedestrian Areas – FWRC 19.115.090(2) and 19.115.050(1) require pedestrian areas and amenities be
incorporated in the overall site design. Pedestrian areas include, but are not limited to, outdoor plazas,
courtyards, and seating areas. Pedestrian amenities include, but are not limited to, outdoor benches, tables and
other furniture, and landscaping; located to take advantage of surrounding features such as building entrances,
open spaces, significant landscaping, unique topography or architecture, and solar exposure. Pedestrian
pathways shall be clearly delineated by separate paved routes using a variation in color and texture; shall be
integrated with the landscape plan; and shall be protected from abutting parking and vehicular circulation
areas within the landscaping.
13.Pedestrian Connections, FWRC 19.115.090(3)(d) – Pedestrian pathways shall be provided from rights-of-
way, bus stops, parking areas, any pedestrian plazas, and public spaces to primary building entrances.
Pedestrian pathways shall be clearly delineated by separate paved routes using a variation in color and texture;
shall be integrated with the landscape plan; and shall be protected from abutting parking and vehicular
circulation areas within the landscaping.
14.Bicycle Racks – Per FWRC 19.115.050(4)(d), commercial development should provide bicycle racks.
15.Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) – FWRC 19.115.010(2), CPTED, requires
minimum standards for design review to reduce the rate of crime associated with persons and property; thus,
providing for the highest standards of public safety. CPTED principles are: 1) natural surveillance; 2) access
control; and 3) ownership. Please complete the enclosed CPTED checklist and submit with the land use
application. CPTED principles should be incorporated into the project as applicable, including lighting; please
see the enclosed hostile vegetation list from the City of Federal Way Police Department. For additional
information on crime prevention in site design, please contact Lindsey Sperry at 253-835-6707,
lindsey.sperry@cityoffederalway.com.
16.Application Fees – The formal application must be prepared in accordance with the City’s Development
Requirements checklist (enclosed). Please contact a Development Specialist for the current application fees at
253-835-2607, or permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com.
PUBLIC WORKS – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Kevin Peterson, 253-835-2734, kevin.peterson@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), and City addendum to the manual. This project meets the requirements
for a Full Drainage Review. At the time of land use site plan 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.
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. In addition to those water quality treatment systems identified in the KCSWDM,
the City will also accept those systems that have been approved for Enhanced Basic Treatment under the
Washington State Department of Ecology (WADOE) General Use Level Designation (GULD) criteria.
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3.Refer to FWRC Section 19.125.150 for information regarding storm drainage requirements for the trash and
recycling enclosure.
4.The City has adopted a storm water System Development Charge (SDC). The SDC is based on the amount of
new impervious surfaces added for any development project. For calculating the SDC, impervious surfaces
are expressed as an Equivalent Service Unit: 1 ESU = 3,200 square feet (SF) of impervious surface added.
Therefore, the SDC = the total of all SF of new impervious surface added ÷ 3,200 x current SDC fee. A 5%
administration fee will be added to the total SDC for all permits. The current (2021) SDC is $981.00 per
ESU. All SDC fees are payable at permit issuance.
5.If infiltration is proposed, soil logs prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer or septic designer must be
provided to verify infiltration suitability.
6.Detention and water quality facilities for private commercial developments outside the City Center Core
must be above ground (i.e. open pond). Underground facilities are allowed only with approval from the City
of Federal Way Public Works Department.
7.Show the proposed location and dimensions of the detention and water quality facilities on the preliminary
plans.
8.If more than one acre will be disturbed during construction, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) construction storm water permit may be required. Information regarding this permit can be
obtained from the Washington State Department of Ecology at
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/construction/index.html or by calling 360-407-6048.
Right-of-Way Improvements
1.See the Traffic Division comments from Soma Chattopadhyay, Traffic Engineer, 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.
Building Permit or Engineering (EN) 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 (2021) are $3,158.00 for the first 18 hours of
review for Commercial Building Permits, and $175.00 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.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 to assist the applicant’s engineer in preparing the
plans and TIR.
3.Bonding is required for all work in the City rights-of-way and all temporary erosion and sediment control
measures associated with the project. The bond amount shall be 120 percent of the estimated costs of the
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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.
4.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.
5.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.
6.PDF documents shall be created with a program that meets ISO standards for PDF creation. PDF submittals
to be 24″ x 36″ or 22″ x 34″, landscape view. Survey documents to be 18” x 24”. Site plans shall be drawn
at a scale of 1″ = 20′, or larger. Architectural scales are not permitted on engineering plans. Additional PDF
document submittal requirements can be found here.
7.Provide cut and fill quantities on the clearing and grading plan.
8.Temporary Erosion and Sediment control (TESC) measures, per Appendix D of the 2016 KCSWDM, must
be shown on the engineering plans.
9.The site plan shall show the location of any existing and proposed utilities in the areas affected by
construction.
PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC DIVISION
Soma Chattopadhyay, 253-835-2731, soma.chattopadhyay@cityoffederalway.com
Transportation Concurrency Analysis (FWRC 19.90)
1.Based on the submitted materials for 500 square feet of drive-through coffee stand, the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation - 10th Edition, land use code 938 (Coffee/Donut Shop with
Drive-Through Window and No Indoor Seating) and a pass-by rate of 50%, the proposed project is estimated
to generate approximately 21 new weekday PM peak hour 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 Public Works Traffic Division will
perform concurrency analysis to determine if adequate roadway capacity exists during the weekday PM peak
period to accommodate the proposed development. Please note that supplemental transportation 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 $5,167 (11 – 50) trips. This fee is an estimate and
based on the materials submitted for the pre-application meeting. The concurrency application fee must be
paid in full at the time the concurrency permit application is submitted with land use application. The fee
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may change based on the new weekday PM peak hour trips as identified in the concurrency trip generation.
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)
Based on the submitted materials for 500 square feet of drive-through coffee stand, the estimated traffic impact fee
is $35,612.36. Please note, the actual impact fee will be calculated based on the fee schedule in effect at the time
a building permit application is filed and must be paid prior to permit issuance.
Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) (FWRC 19.135)
A queuing analysis of the drive-through lane is required to demonstrate that sufficient on-site queue storage is
available for the 85th-percentile queue length without blocking driveways or otherwise hindering ingress/egress
and site circulation. A minimum of 3 site studies is preferred with similar surrounding populations and adjacent
traffic volumes to the subject site.
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:
S. 348th Street is a Principal Arterial planned as a Type “E” street, consisting of a 64-foot street
with curb and gutter, six-foot planter strips with street trees, eight-foot sidewalks, and street lights
in a 98-foot right-of-way (ROW). Assuming a symmetrical cross section, no ROW dedication is
required, however, half street improvements are required as measured from the street centerline.
2.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 a right-of-way modification requests
are available through the Public Works Development Services Division. These modification requests have a
review fee currently at $500.00.
3.Tapers and transitions beyond the project frontage may be required as deemed necessary for safety purposes,
taper rate shall be WS^2/60 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.S. 348th Street is Access Class “2”, which permits full access as close as 150 feet to any other street
intersection or driveway, whether on or off the subject property.
3.The proposed driveway will likely be within the eastbound left turn storage pocket and thus would
interfere with the 95th percentile queue lengths from the existing traffic control device at S. 348th St. and
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9th Avenue S. intersection. As such, this driveway will be restricted to right-in and right-out only. A C-
curb on S. 348th Street will need to be constructed by the applicant to limit access to right-in and right-
out. To reduce the proposed driveway width, City staff recommend eliminating the proposed pork chop
and installing C-curb.
4.Provide adequate storage pocket throat length at the driveway. Staff recommends approximately 40 feet
from the back of the sidewalk.
5.Please show all neighboring driveways within 150 feet of the proposed driveway(s).
6.Per FWRC 19.135.280, there may be only one driveway for each 330 feet of lot frontage. This property
does not have the 660 feet minimum street frontage to allow a second access. Additionally, the driveway
must be located no closer than 150 feet to any street intersection or to any other driveway, whether on or
off the subject property. The City may further limit or prohibit access to or from driveway onto arterial
streets as deems appropriate for safety.
7.For driveways that serve uses other than single-family residential uses and zero lot line townhouse
developments, the driveway width is 30 feet for a two-lane two-way driveway and 40 feet for a three-lane
two-way driveway (FWRC 19.135.270). Driveway widths may be increased in order to provide adequate
width for vehicles that may be reasonably expected to use the driveway, as determined by the Public
Works Director.
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.The application should be forwarded to King County METRO and Pierce Transit for any transit
requirements.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – BUILDING DIVISION
Greg Kirk, 253-835-2621, greg.kirk@cityoffederalway.com
1.Building Codes. The structure will be treated as a new building permit application and must meet all current
codes including:
International Building Code (IBC), 2018
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-50
International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-52
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2018
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-56 & WAC 51-57
International Fire Code (IFC), 2018
Washington State Amendments WAC 51 -54
National Electric Code (NEC), 2017
Accessibility Code (ICC/ANSI A117.1), 2009
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International Residential Code, 2018
Washington State Amendments WAC 51-51
Washington State Energy Code, 2018 WAC 51-11
2.Building Criteria. The following applies to the proposed structure:
Occupancy Classification: B
Type of Construction: V-B
Floor Area: 560 square feet
Number of Stories: 1
Fire Protection: None
Wind/Seismic: Basic wind speed 85 Mph, Exposure, 25# Snow load, Seismic Zone D-1
3.Building Permit Application Process. A completed building permit application and commercial checklist
are required. The commercial checklist will be filled out by staff and provided at the time of Land Use
Approval. Copies of application and checklist may be obtained on our web site at www.cityoffederalway.com.
Some projects may require a third-party review or inspection. The cost to cover these fees is the responsibility
of the applicant. Any third-party fee is in addition to regular permit fees and costs.
Please note, Land Use Approval is recommended prior to submitting the building permit application to avoid
delay in project review. If the project has not received Land Use Approval, it may be placed on hold until
Land Use review is completed.
4.Review Timing. Federal Way reviews plans on a first-in, first-out basis; however, there are some small
projects with inconsequential review requirements that may be reviewed out of order.
The first comment letter can be expected within 5-7 weeks of submittal date. Re-check of plans will occur in
one to three weeks after re-submittal.
Revised or resubmitted plans shall be provided in the same format, size, and amount as the originally
submitted plans. Revised/resubmitted drawings shall indicate by means of clouding or written response, what
changes have been made from the original drawings. Plans for all involved departments will be forwarded
from the Community Development Department.
5.Other Permits & Inspections. Separate permits may be required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire
suppression systems, and signs. Applicants may apply for separate permits at any time prior to
commencement of construction.
When required, special inspections shall be performed by Washington Association of Building Official
(WABO)- approved agencies or by agencies approved by the building official prior to permit issuance.
Construction must be approved by all reviewing departments prior to final building division inspection.
All concerned departments (Planning, Public Works, Electrical, & Fire) must sign off before the Building
Department can final the structure for occupancy. Building final must be approved prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
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Construction projects may be required to have a pre-construction conference. If a pre-con meeting is required,
the general or representative, all subs, the architect or representative, the engineer or representative, electrical
contractor, and any other interested party, should attend this meeting. Specifics for these meeting will be
scheduled by the inspector of record for the project.
6.Site-Specific Requirements.
None at this time.
The information provided is based on limited plans and information. The comments provided are not
intended to be a complete plan review and further comments are possible at time of building permit plan
review.
LAKEHAVEN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Brian Asbury, 253-946-5407, BAsbury@lakehaven.org
GENERAL
All Lakehaven Development Engineering related application forms, and associated standards information, can
be accessed at Lakehaven’s Development Engineering web pages
(http://www.lakehaven.org/204/Development-Engineering).
All comments herein are valid for one (1) 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.
WATER
A Water Certificate of Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with any land
use and/or building permit applications (check with land use agency for requirement). Certificate is valid for one
(1) year from date of issuance. If Certificate is needed, allow 1-2 work days to issue for typical processing. 2021
cost for a Water Certificate of Availability is $40.00.
Fire Flow at no less than 20 psi available within the existing water distribution system is a minimum of 2,500
GPM (approximate) for two (2) hours or more. This flow figure represents Lakehaven’s adopted minimum
level of service goals for non-residential areas regarding performance of the existing water distribution system
under high demand conditions. If more precise available, &/or estimated onsite, fire flow figures are required
or desired, Applicant can request Lakehaven perform a system hydraulic model analysis (separate from, or
concurrent with, an application for Availability). 2021 cost for a system hydraulic model analysis is $230.00.
The property has two (2) existing water service connections:
o WtrSvc 1002, 5/8”x3/4” domestic meter, active.
o WtrSvc 1003, 5/8”x3/4” meter, meter removed in 2012.
A water service connection application submitted separately to Lakehaven is required for each new service
connection to the water distribution system, or any modification to an existing water service connection (e.g.,
larger meter/service, irrigation, abandonment of existing service(s), re-activation, etc.), in accordance with
standards defined in Lakehaven’s current ‘Fees and Charges Resolution’. Non-single-family properties require
separate domestic (per building, typically, some exceptions allowed), irrigation (if irrigated landscaped areas are
incorporated into the site development), and fire protection (if required or installed) water service connections &
meters.
o To avoid another water service connection/line across S 348th St, Lakehaven will allow the existing
domestic service/meter to be ‘shared’ with a new irrigation meter installed by Lakehaven adjacent to the
existing domestic meter.
o Provided a one-inch (1”) size fire-protection service connection would be sufficient, existing WtrSvc
1003 could be converted (administratively) to a fire-protection service connection/meter.
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Service pressure(s) greater than 80 psi indicated, Pressure Reducing Valve(s) indicated, contact local building
official for requirements &/or additional information.
To satisfy premise isolation requirements, the installation & satisfactory testing of an approved backflow
prevention assembly (BPA) adjacent to each domestic & irrigation service meter is required pursuant to WAC
246-290-490 & Lakehaven standards regarding premise isolation. As low health cross-connection hazards, either
a double check valve assembly (DCVA) or a reduced pressure backflow assembly (RPBA) is required. For a
small fire-protection service connection (2” or smaller), a full-flow meter would be installed by Lakehaven, and
either a DCVA or RPBA adjacent to the associated service meter would be required. Contact Lakehaven’s Cross-
Connection Control Program Manager (Chris Zoepfl, CZoepfl@Lakehaven.org, 253-946-5427) for additional
information on premise isolation/BPA installation & testing coordination.
Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven water service connection
fees/charges/deposits (2021 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 & adjusted (if necessary) annually, and are subject to change without notice.
o Water Service/Meter Installation, Irrigation, 5/8”x3/4” preliminary size: $2,500.00 deposit. Actual size
TBD by Lakehaven based on applicant’s estimated maximum irrigation-only GPM usage rate.
o Water Service/Meter Installation, Fire-Protection, 1” preliminary size: $2,500.00 deposit. Actual size
TBD by Lakehaven based on applicant’s fire protection system consultant’s calculated system demand.
o Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Water: $0.00. Actual amount due TBD by Lakehaven based on
applicant’s estimated annual total water usage rate. 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 2.28 Equivalent Residential Units (ERU). Please contact Lakehaven for
further detail.
o ROW Permit Fee (City of Federal Way): $1,160.00.
SEWER
A Sewer Certificate of Availability issued separately by Lakehaven may be required to be submitted with any
land use and/or building permit applications (check with land use agency for requirement). Certificate is valid for
one (1) year from date of issuance. If Certificate is needed, allow 1-2 work days to issue for typical processing.
2021 cost for a Sewer Certificate of Availability is $40.00.
The site has one (1) existing sewer service connection: SSCP 24625.
A separate Lakehaven Sewer Service Connection Permit is required for each new connection to the sanitary sewer
system or any modification (disconnect, re-align, abandon, etc.) to an existing sewer service connection, in
accordance with standards defined in Lakehaven’s current ‘Fees and Charges Resolution’. Minimum pipe slope
for gravity sewer service connections is 2%. In addition to all other sewer service installation standards,
installation of a Type 1, 48” monitoring manhole is typically required on the private building sewer line, for all
new or modified non-residential connections. Also, installation of an externally-located grease interceptor is
required for all new restaurants &/or buildings with food preparation/service establishments, size to be determined
by applicant’s engineer. Also, if applicable, see attached Lakehaven Trash/Recycling Enclosure Standards.
Based on the proposal submitted, preliminary estimated Lakehaven sewer service connection
fees/charges/deposits (2021 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 & adjusted (if necessary) annually, and are subject to change without notice.
o Sewer Service Connection Permit Fee, disconnect ex. building: $377.13.
o Sewer Service Connection Permit Fee, connect new building (and including Trash/Recyling area drain, if
applicable): $377.13.
o Capital Facilities Charge(s)-Sewer: $0.00. Actual amount due TBD by Lakehaven based on applicant’s
estimated annual domestic/commercial/industrial only water usage rate. Sewer 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 2.28 ERU. Please contact Lakehaven for further detail.
Mr. James Carleton
April 27, 2021
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SOUTH KING FIRE AND RESCUE (SKFR)
Sean Nichols, 253-946-7242, Sean.Nichols@southkingfire.org
Water Supply:
Fire Flow:
The required fire flow for this project is 1000 gallons per minute. A Certificate of Water Availability
including a hydraulic fire flow model shall be requested from the water district and submitted at the time of
building permit application.
Fire Hydrants:
This project will require at least 1 fire hydrant in an approved location. However, in lieu of adding a fire
hydrant, SKFR will accept a NFPA 13 sprinkler system to be installed.
Fire hydrants shall be in service prior to and during the time of 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
Designated and marked fire lanes may be required for emergency access. This may be done during the plans
check or prior to building final. Requirements and marking options can be found in Title 8 of the Federal
Way Revised Code: http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/FederalWay/
Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of
construction.
Fire Department Lock Box:
If fire sprinklers are installed, a recessed fire department “Knox” brand key box shall be installed on the
building near the front entrance. Location(s) will be approved by the Plan Reviewer or Deputy Fire Marshal
on-site.
Fire Sprinkler:
If a fire hydrant being installed on the South side of 348th Street, a fire sprinkler system in lieu of a fire
hydrant will be accepted. If this is the choice, a separate sprinkler permit is required to install fire sprinklers.
CLOSING
This letter reflects the information provided at the preapplication meeting and is intended to assist you in
preparing plans and materials for 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 as 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 the 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
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April 27, 2021
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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, Natalie Kamieniecki, at
253-835-2638, or natalie.kamieniecki@cityoffederalway.com. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Natalie Kamieniecki
Associate Planner
enc:Master Land Use Application
Process II Submittal Checklist
CPTED Instructions and Checklist
Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement
c: Steve Davis, SteveDavisexcavating@gmail.com
Soma Chattopadhyay, Traffic Engineer, Soma.Chattopadhyay@cityoffederalway.com
Kevin Peterson, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer, Kevin.Peterson@cityoffederalway.com
Greg Kirk, Building Plans Examiner, Greg.Kirk@cityoffederalway.com
Brian Ashbury, Lakehaven Water and Sewer District, BAsbury@lakehaven.org
Sean Nichols, South King Fire and Rescue, Sean.Nichols@southkingfire.org