Notice of DNS
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
2022 City of Federal Way Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Rivera Property 21-104065-UP
Public Works Amendments for Non-Motorized Transportation Projects 21-100262-UP
22-101175-SE
Description: The proposed non-project action(s) is 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
Texta amendments for non-motorized transportation improvements projects (description
below).
1. 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 304th Street, from Professional Office (PO) to Community Business (BC).
2. File #22-100262-UP, a request from the City of Federal Way Public Works for the following
non-motorized transportation projects:
• City Center:
Extend BPA Trail from 11th PL/13th Ave S along north side of S. 324th St to 23rd Ave
S and along west side of 23rd Ave S from S. 324th to S. 320th Street. See attached
exhibit “A” “B” and “C” for plans and cross section. This project is included under
City’s CIP (Project #16).
• Federal Way Transit Center Pedestrian Connection:
Construct sidewalk to preserve pedestrian access between large blocks with in City
Center as shown in exhibit “D”. This project is included under 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 “E”. 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 City’s CIP
(Project # 42)
• Non-Motorized Facilities Around South Federal Way Transit Station adding the
following non-motorized capital projects:
Project Description
1 S. 359th: SR 99 to SR 161: Construct sidewalk and bike lanes on both sides
of the street
2 16th Avenue S: S. 359th to S. 364th Way: Construct sidewalk and bike lanes
on both sides of the street
3 S. 359th and SR 161: Construct staircase and ADA accessible ramp
4 I-5 Crossing: S. 359th to 20th Avenue S: Construct non-motorized crossing
5 20th Avenue S and S. 360th: 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 369th St: Construct sidewalk and bike lanes on
both sides of the street
7 SR 161: Milton Rd to S 380th St: Construct sidewalk and bike lanes on both
sides of the street
8 SR 161: S. 352nd 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,
natalie.kamieniecki@cityoffederalway.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
43.21C.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 https://www.cityoffederalway.com/page/land-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.
Published in the Federal Way Mirror on April 15, 2022