DNS Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2022CITY OF 4A
Federal Way
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
2022 City of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan Amendments
22-101175-SE
Description: The proposed non -project actions are to update the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan
(FWCP) consistent with the amendment process as defined in the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC)
Chapter 19.80, "Council Rezones." Proposed amendments include one citizen -initiated request for site -
specific changes to the comprehensive plan map and zoning map; and, Public Works Text amendments
for non -motorized transportation improvement projects.
File #21-104065-UP, Richard Rivera Property — Request for a comprehensive plan
amendment and rezone of parcel no. 052104-9204 (1.26-acre site), located at 1600
South 304"' Street, from Professional Office (PO) to Community Business (BC).
2. File #22-100262-UP, a request from the City of Federal Way Public Works Department for
the following non -motorized transportation projects:
• City Center:
Extend BPA Trail from 111" PL/13"' Ave S along north side of S. 324"' St to 23ra
Ave S and along west side of 23rd Ave S from S. 3241" to S. 3201" Street. See
attached exhibit "A"-, "B", and "C" for plans and cross section. This project is
included under the City's CIP (Project #16).
• Federal Way Transit Center Pedestrian Connection:
Construct sidewalk for pedestrian access between large blocks with in City
Center as shown in exhibit "D". This project is included under the City's CIP
(Project # 29).
• North Fork West Hylebos Trail:
Construct Trail within Spring Valley along North Fork of West Hylebos Creek as
shown in Exhibit "B". Typical cross section in nonenvironmental sensitive areas
(Asphalt Concrete) and environmentally -sensitive areas (Board Walk) are shown
in Exhibit "F" and Exhibit "G", respectively. This project is included under the
City's CIP (Project # 42)
Non -Motorized Facilities Around South Federal Way Transit Station adding the
follo ing non -motorized ca ital oro'ects:
Project Description
1
S. 359t": SR 99 to SR 161: Construct sidewalk and bike lanes on both
sides of the street
2
161" Avenue S: S. 359t" to S. 364" Way: Construct sidewalk and bike
lanes on both sides of the street
3
S. 359t" and SR 161: Construct staircase and ADA accessible ram
4
I-5 Crossing: S. 359t" to 201" Avenue S: Construct non -motorized
crossing
5
201h Avenue S and S. 3601h: SR 161 to 32nd Avenue S: Construct
sidewalk and bike lanes on both sides of the street
6
Milton Road S: SR 161 to S 3691h St: Construct sidewalk and bike
lanes on both sides of the street
7
1 SR 161: Milton Rd to S 3801h St: Construct sidewalk and bike lanes on
both sides of the street
8
SR 161: S. 352" d to S.359th: Construct separated bicycle lanes with
landscape buffer
9
S. 356th St: SR 99 to 1st Avenue S: Construct sidewalk and bike lanes
on both sides of the street
Lead Agency: City of Federal Way
Staff Contact: Associate Planner Natalie Kamieniecki — 253-835-2638,
natal ie.karn ien ieck i,ciiyoffederalway.com
The city's Responsible Official has determined that the proposal does not have a probable significant
adverse impact on the environment, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under
RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and
other information on file with the city.
A completed environmental checklist and supporting documents are available for review at the City of
Federal Way Community Development Department (Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South,
Federal Way, WA 98003, 253-835-7000), from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and by visiting
the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan Update at htts://www.cit gffcdcralwa .com! a elland-use-notices.
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 of issuance. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on April 29, 2022. Unless modified
by the city, this determination will become final following the comment deadline. Any person aggrieved
by the city's determination may file an appeal with the city within 21 days of the above comment
deadline. You may appeal this determination to the Federal Way City Clerk (address above), no later than
May 20, 2022 5:00 p.m. by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination. You
should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
Responsible Official: Brian Davis
Title: Director of Community Development, City of Federal Way
Address: 33325 8"' Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Date Issued: April 15, 2022 Signatur ° '