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Backaround <br /> In August of 2010, the City adopted a new sign code to replace a sign code that had been in <br /> place for over 25 years. In adopting the new sign code, the City Council found that large <br /> commercial complexes in the Tukwila Urban Center and the Tukwila South districts have <br /> "...unique sign needs which requires a code that provides flexibility To provide this flexibility, <br /> the City Council created a process called a Master Sign Program. Tukwila Municipal Code <br /> (TMC) 19.32.010 states that the intent of the Master Sign Program is to "...provide a voluntary <br /> process to allow for adaptation of the standard provisions of the Sign Code to the specific needs <br /> of larger sites. The signs approved through this process must be integrated into a cohesive <br /> design and communication approach for the site, while continuing to meet the overall intent of <br /> the Sign Code... <br /> Two categories of properties are eligible for the Master Sign Program: <br /> 1. Sites of 15 acres or more, developed with one or more buildings, totaling at least <br /> 200,000 square feet or <br /> 2. Essential Public Facilities within commercial or industrial zones. <br /> The master sign program is voluntary. The owner of a premise eligible for the master sign <br /> program can choose to be governed under the prescribed sign code regulations found in TMC <br /> 19.20 or make application for the greater flexibility available under TMC 19.32. Wig Properties, <br /> owner of Southcenter Square, has submitted a Master Sign Permit Application for review by the <br /> City. <br /> Existina Development <br /> The Southcenter Square development is located along Southcenter Parkway within the City's <br /> Urban Center, just north of Minkler Blvd. The premise includes two parcels (King County <br /> Parcels 788892 -0010 and 788892 -0020) that have a total land area of 17.79 acres. The <br /> premise contains three buildings with a total building area of over 230,000 square feet. Thus, <br /> the project is eligible for the master sign program under TMC 19.32.020 (1). <br /> The site contains a mix of uses, including restaurants (both fast food and sitdown) and retail. <br /> The largest tenants on the site are Nordstrom Rack, Kohls, and Petco. Other tenants on the <br /> site include Panera Bread, In Spa, DSW and Jamba Juice. <br /> As seen in the aerial photo below, the project is bordered by four streets, Southcenter Parkway, <br /> Minkler Blvd, Wig Blvd, and Bauch Drive. All four streets provide access to the premise. While <br /> the site is bordered by four streets, most customers access the site travel from Southcenter <br /> Parkway with a smaller number using Minkler Blvd. <br /> BM Pawc 3 ol' 14 06 14 1 011 3:19:00 PM <br /> C DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS JAIMIE- R,LOCAL SETTINGS TEMPORARY INTERNET <br /> FILES CONTENT.OUTLOOK IYFKCAFDSTAFF REPORT.DOC <br /> 7 <br />