Graceland SP Approval33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
253-835-7000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
November 5, 2021
Eunhee Kim
37325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
gracekim31@gmail.com
Re: File #19-105869-00-SU; SHORT PLAT PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
Graceland Short Plat, 37325 8th Avenue South, Parcel # 322104-9023, Federal Way
Dear Eunhee Kim:
The Community Development Department has completed the administrative short subdivision review for
Graceland Short Plat. The applicant proposes to subdivide one single-family residential lot into four (4)
single-family residential lots, with the existing single-family residence to remain. The site is located at 37325
8th Avenue South, parcel 322104-9023. The city received your application on December 17, 2019, and
deemed it complete January 14, 2020. Subsequent resubmittals were received on December 12, 2020, August
9, 2021, and November 1, 2021.
The City of Federal Way hereby grants conditional preliminary approval of Graceland Short Plat, subject to
the conditions noted below. This preliminary approval corresponds to, but is not limited to, the following
documents submitted by the applicant:
1. Five-page short plat drawing prepared by Goodman Land Surveying, Inc, date stamped
resubmitted August 9, 2021.
2. Preliminary Technical Information Report prepared by Eui Kim, Professional Engineer, date
stamped resubmitted December 18, 2020.
CONCLUSION
This Decision of the Director is based on the enclosed Findings of Facts (Exhibit A) and is in accordance with
the following criteria pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 18.30.110(2):
1. The proposed short subdivision is consistent with the comprehensive plan;
2. The proposed short subdivision is consistent with all applicable provisions of this title;
3. The proposed short subdivision is consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare;
4. The proposed short subdivision is consistent with the ten-item subdivision purpose
statement listed in FWRC 18.05.020; and
Eunhee Kim
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5. It is consistent with applicable development standards listed in the subdivision code’s design
criteria, required improvements, other applicable ordinances or regulations of the city, and
the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 58.17.060 and 58.17.110.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The following conditions are necessary to eliminate or minimize any undesirable effects of granting the
application. The following conditions are hereby incorporated as part of the short subdivision decision.
Unless otherwise permitted in FWRC 18.30.280, all conditions shall be met prior to plat recording:
1) The applicant must obtain engineering (EN) permit approval and authorization to proceed
from the Public Works Department prior to construction of plat infrastructure.
2) As part of the EN application submittal, provide a separate tree retention/planting plan
containing items (a) through (e) listed in FWRC 19.120.040(2).
3) Prior to plat recording, the applicant shall provide the city’s Parks Department a fee-in-lieu
payment for open space in the amount of 15 percent of the most recent assessed land
value of the subject property and a letter authorizing the city to use the open space fee-in-
lieu payment in any of the parks planning areas at the city’s discretion.
4) Prior to plat recording, addresses for each lot must be depicted on the short plat
document.
5) Prior to plat recording, all improvements, as modified by the Public Work Deputy
Director (file # 20-101562-SM), shall be constructed along the property frontage and
accepted by the Public Works Department.
6) Prior to plat recording, the owner shall sign and record a Local Improvement District
(LID) Waiver of Protest covenant.
ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS
Preliminary approval of the short plat does not constitute approval for land clearing or grading, vegetation
removal, or any other activities that otherwise require permits from the city. Prior to construction of any
improvements, the applicant must receive engineering (EN) approval for all road improvements and storm
drainage facilities. No permits or authorization to begin construction or site work will be granted until final
approval of all engineering plans, the payment of all fees, and the submittal of performance securities, as may
be required.
RECORDING
Upon completion and inspection of all applicable conditions, the applicant shall submit final short plat
drawings to the city. Pursuant to FWRC 18.30.300, all short plats shall be recorded with the King County
Division of Elections and Records. Please use the enclosed Resubmittal Information form and submit to the
Permit Center one signed (by the owners) and notarized short plat drawing for the city to sign.
The applicant is responsible for recording the short plat at their expense. Please return one conformed copy
of the short plat to the Permit Center immediately after recording. No changes to the short plat document are
allowed following city signature. If the King County recording process necessitates revisions to the short plat
document, you must request and receive approval of any changes from city staff prior to recording.
Eunhee Kim
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APPEAL PROCESS
Pursuant to FWRC 18.30.140, any person who is mailed a copy of this decision may appeal the decision
within 14 calendar days of the date of issuance. The decision may be appealed in the form of a letter delivered
to the Community Development Department by 5:00 p.m., November 22, 2021, at the following address:
33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. An appeal letter must contain a clear reference to the
matter being appealed, along with a copy of the decision. A statement of the alleged errors in the decision and
required appeal fee must be included. Any additional requirements of FWRC 18.30.140 must be followed.
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
The proposal is exempt from a SEPA threshold determination pursuant to Washington Administrative Code
(WAC) 197-11-800(6)(d).
DURATION OF APPROVAL
Per FWRC 18.30.260, short subdivision approval shall expire five years from the date of this decision.
Opportunities for time extensions are available pursuant to criteria listed in FWRC 18.05.090.
REQUESTS FOR CHANGE OF VALUATION
Per FWRC 18.30.110(4)(i), any affected property owners may request a change in valuation for property tax
purposes, notwithstanding any program of revaluation.
CLOSING
Any questions or concerns regarding this decision can be forwarded to Senior Planner Becky Chapin at 253-
835-2641, or becky.chapin@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Brian Davis
Community Development Director
enc: Findings of Facts
Short Plat Documents Stamped “Preliminary Approval”
Resubmittal Information Form
c: Kevin Peterson, Senior Engineering Plans Reviewer
Sarady Long, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer
Sean Nichols, South King Fire & Rescue
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Water & Sewer District
Elliot (Eui) Kim, SE, ekim1234@gmail.com