21-101265-SU-Response to City of Federal Way-03-15-2022-V2SAZEI Design Group, LLC
6608 110th Ave. N. E. Tel: (425) 214-2280
Kirkland, WA. 98033
March 15, 2022
Natalie Kamieniecki
Associate Planner
City of Federal Way Community Development Department
Project: Voda House 2-lot Short Plat
File #: 21-101265-SU
Project Address: 35027 21st Avenue SW,
Federal Way, WA. 98023
Parcel #: 42103-9072
Subject: Response to Notice of Incomplete Application
Dear Natalie Kamieniecki,
This is in response to your letter dated April 30, 2021 regarding the plan review comments for the above
referenced project. Based on review of the comments, we have prepared our response to the following
comment:
1. The incorrect submittal checklist was provided for this project. Please fill out and submit the Short
Subdivision Submittal Requirements checklist for this project. A copy of the checklist is enclosed or
you can access the Short Subdivision Submittal Requirements checklist by following this link:
https://www.cityoffederalway.com/sites/default/files/Documents/Department/CD/Planning/Land%2
0Use%20Apps%20and%20Info%20Handouts/010%20Short%20Subdivision.pdf
Response:
The correct checklist is included with the resubmittal.
2. A transportation concurrency permit is required per FWRC Chapter 19.90 and the following
information identified in the preapplication meeting comments from the traffic division:
Sight distance analysis.
Access resolution for the back lot.
Response:
A transportation concurrency permit application and sight distance analysis is included with
the resubmittal.
3. A short plat map was not submitted and is a required item per the enclosed checklist. The following
minimum items on the short plat map are required for preliminary review:
Proposed name of the short subdivision.
Name, address, and phone number of each property owner.
Location by section, township, range, and/or other legal description.
Name, address, and phone number of the developer.
Name, address, and phone number of the registered land surveyor.
The scale of the drawing, north arrow, and date (subsequent resubmittals must have a
revision date).
Existing topography of the land indicated by contours of 2-foot intervals for slopes less than
15 percent and 5-foot intervals for slopes of 15 percent or greater. Vertical Datum (NGVD-
29 or KCAS).
The comprehensive plan and zoning classification of the proposed short subdivision site and
adjoining properties.
Location and extent of significant natural features on and immediately adjacent to the site.
Such features shall include but are not limited to, streams, wetlands, views, stands of trees,
and water bodies to the extent that significant natural features and/or their associated buffers
affect the short subdivision.
Adjacent ownerships and the land or lot divisions of adjoining properties not in common
ownership for a distance of at least 100 feet around the perimeter of the property proposed
for subdivision. A separate list of names may be used for clarification purposes.
Location, widths, and names of existing or prior streets, railroad, or utility rights-of-way or
easements, access easements, parks and other public spaces, and existing permanent
structures to be retained within and adjacent to the proposed short subdivision. Where the
property has been previously subdivided, the original lots, blocks, streets, easements, etc.,
shall be shown by dotted lines. Show distance between existing structures to be retained and
property lines. (Show pavement widths, planter strips, sidewalks, utility poles, etc.)
Existing and conceptually proposed water, sewer, and drainage facilities on, under, or over
the land showing size, grades, and locations.
Location, widths, and names of proposed streets, utility rights-of-way, and easements.
Layout, number, lot sizes, and dimensions of proposed lots. Include the square footage of
each lot.
Parcels of land intended to be dedicated for public use, or reserved for use of owners of the
property in the short subdivision.
A statement explaining how open space shall be provided. For a conventional short
subdivision, open space in the amount of 15 percent of the gross land area of the subdivision
site is required to be provided. If the city determines that the location, quality, or extent of
the required open space would not fulfill the intent or purpose of useful common open space,
a payment of an equivalent fee-in-lieu of the required project open space shall be paid
according to FWRC 18.55.060(2).
Response:
The short plat map/plan set is included with the resubmittal and includes:
Proposed name of the short subdivision.
Name, address, and phone number of each property owner.
Location by section, township, range, and/or other legal description.
Name, address, and phone number of the developer.
Name, address, and phone number of the registered land surveyor.
The scale of the drawing, north arrow, and date (subsequent resubmittals must have a
revision date).
Existing topography of the land indicated by contours of 2-foot intervals for slopes less
than 15 percent and 5-foot intervals for slopes of 15 percent or greater. Vertical Datum
(NGVD-29 or KCAS).
The comprehensive plan and zoning classification of the proposed short subdivision
site and adjoining properties.
Location and extent of significant natural features on and immediately adjacent to the
site. Such features shall include but are not limited to, streams, wetlands, views, stands
of trees, and water bodies to the extent that significant natural features and/or their
associated buffers affect the short subdivision.
Location, widths, and names of existing or prior streets, railroad, or utility rights-of-
way or easements, access easements, parks and other public spaces, and existing
permanent structures to be retained within and adjacent to the proposed short
subdivision. Where the property has been previously subdivided, the original lots,
blocks, streets, easements, etc., shall be shown by dotted lines. Show distance between
existing structures to be retained and property lines. (Show pavement widths, planter
strips, sidewalks, utility poles, etc.)
Existing and conceptually proposed water, sewer, and drainage facilities on, under, or
over the land showing size, grades, and locations.
Location, widths, and names of proposed streets, utility rights-of-way, and easements.
Layout, number, lot sizes, and dimensions of proposed lots. Include the square footage
of each lot.
Parcels of land intended to be dedicated for public use, or reserved for use of owners of
the property in the short subdivision.
A map and list of adjacent ownerships and the land or lot divisions of adjoining properties not
in common ownership for a distance of at least 100 feet around the perimeter of the property
proposed for subdivision is included with the resubmittal.
An open space statement is included with the resubmittal.
If you have any questions or require further clarifications, please feel free to contact me at (425) 214-2280,
or via e-mail at hamidkorasani@yahoo.com. Your swift response to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
SAZEI Design Group, LLC Hamid Korasani
Hamid G. Korasani, P. E.
Principa