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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 76-29-SR - BERTWELL INDSUTRIES - SIGN REVIEWmf 76-29-sr 6437 south 144th street b-w van and paint sign review 31 August 1976 Dear Mr. Burke: Sinc Gary Cruhfield Assistan Planner GC /cw C Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor CITY TY O F T U KW I LA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWI LA, WASHINGTON 98067 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mr. Robert M. Burke • 6411 South 143rd Street Tukwila, WA 98188 cc: Mayor Bauch Al Pieper, Bldg Div The Tukwila Planning Commission, at its regular meeting conducted 26 August 1976, considered your application for off- premise directional signing for B -W Van & Paint. The Commission, based on the conclusion that a "shared directionsl sign ", as provided for in Chapter 19.28.010 (G) of the Tukwila Municipal Code, has not been employed and the proposed off - premise sign directly conflicts with the expressed purpose of Sign Code, denied your request. Should you have any questions or desire any assistance, please contact me at 242 -2177. Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor CITY of TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTE R BLVD. TUKW! LA, WASHINGTON 98067 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting, 26 August 1976. The regular August meeting of the Tukwila Planning Commission was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Chairman Mettler. Commissioners present were: Mr. Richards, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Link and Mr. Kirsop. The Planning Division was represented by Kjell Stoknes and Gary Crutchfield. Mr. Crutchfield noted that Mr. Bohrer is on vacation and that Mr. West may not be able to attend. Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Kirsop and carried to approve the minutes of 22 July 1976 as prepared. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Mr. Crutchfield read the Staff Report informing the Commission of recent City. Council actions regarding planning - related matters. OLD BUSINESS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW Mr. Crutchfield read the Staff Report reminding the Commission and public of the next working on this subject is scheduled for 8:00 P.M. Thursday, .2 September 1976 at the main fire station located at 444 Andover Park East. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONE: R -1 -12 to R -1 -7.2 (Farrell) Mr. Crutchfield noted this matter had been tabled from the regular July meeting due to the absence of the applicant. Stated he had addressed a letter to the applicant informing him of the Commission's action in July and urging his attendance at the regular August meeting. Noted that Mr. Farrell (applicant) was, again, not present. Planning Commission Page 2 Minutes 26 August 1976 Motion by Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Kirsop and carried to table this rezone request until the regular September meeting to allow the applicant to be present. Commission agreed to hear Agenda Item V A before IV C. PUBLIC HEARING - Preliminary Plat (Sky -View Acres) Mr. Crutchfield read the Staff Report on this matter and generally explained the location and proposed division of 3.25 acres into eleven 9600 square foot lots. Chairman Mettler opened the public hearing at 8:40 P.M. Mr. R. P. McKiddy, 27060 - 164th S.E. Kent, representing the applicant, stated the maximum gradient of the road is 12% - not excessive. Explained he is well aware of the groundwater problem inasmuch as his firm has done considerable work with our State Highway Department in this general and immediate vicinity. This plat is several hundred feet from the area characterized by underground springs and feels the groundwater will present no problem to development but will conduct a study of such to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Stated the area of each lot is at least 9600 square feet and explained that only one sidewalk is necessary, if any, in a subdivision this small and in consideration of the cul- de -sac. Mr. Richard Small, 16254 - 52nd Avenue, asked what the anticipated price of homes would be and what the city's undergrounding program would provide in terms of sidewalks. Mr. Stoknes stated the undergrounding in this vicinity will be accomplished within a matter of 4 - 6 years and street improvements are programmed for the year following undergrounding. The number of sidewalks will not be determined until that time. Mr. Gordon Kloppel, applicant, stated the average price of homes is anticipated to be about $42,000. Considerable discussion ensued regarding materials for sidewalks with the applicant proposing asphaltic concrete in lieu of concrete. Discussion also focused on street lighting and concluded it should compliment that which will be used by the city in its undergrounding program. Mr. McKiddy indicated the minimum roadway standards in Title 17 of the TMC are poor and the applicant wants to do something better than that. Discussion followed regarding adequacy of typical street sections in residential areas. There being no further audience comments, Chairman Mettler closed the public hearing at 9:15 P.M. Motion by Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Link and carried to recommend the City Council approve the preliminary plat with the following stipulations: Planning Commission Page 3 Minutes 26 August 1976 1. A study be completed by the applicant regarding ultimate storm water run -off within the subdivision and the capacity of the existing system on 54th Avenue South to adequately absorb it. This study must be completed prior to approval of the final plat. 2. All utilities be undergrounded and designed in accordance with Title 17 (TMC) or the appropriate utility district standards. 3. Design of the final plat include one (1) five -foot wide sidewalk of concrete or other material acceptable to Public Works Director and that street lighting conform to the standards established by the city's underground utility program. 4. The accuracy of the survey and area of each lot be confirmed through computer print -out. 5. Design of roadway section within the 50 -foot right -of -way be 31 feet (28 feet of pavement and 12 feet of standard or depressed curb and gutter each side and exclusive of sidewalk) and appropriate sub -base. PUBLIC HEARING - Community Development Plan (H &CD) Mr. Crutchfield explained the nature and purpose of the proposed Plan. Chairman Mettler opened the public hearing at 9:30 P.M. Mr. Crutchfield, as directed by the Commission, read the Introduction section of the Plan explaining the purpose, area to be affected, and funding process of the Plan. Briefly explained the Objectives section. Read the Needs Assessment section, explaining the 1970 Census information and the conclusions arrived at and the two questionnaires used as the initial form of citizen input in terms of identification and priority. Described in detail the proposed program, priorities and projects. Displayed slides depicting the three areas recommended for walkway improvements. There being no audience comments, Chairman Mettler closed the public hearing at 10:10 P.M. Commission agreed that based on the identification and prioritization of needs and projects that the Target Area be contracted to encompass the McMicken Heights and Tukwila Hill residential areas and to include that area lying between Interur- ban Avenue and the Duwamish River. Motion by Mr. Link to recommend the City Council adopt the proposed Community Development Plan and Program, as revised by the Planning Commission, and that the City of Tukwila participate in the King County Housing Assistance Plan. Motion seconded by Mr. Richards and carried. SIGNS Off- Premise Directional Sign - B -W Van & Paint Mr. Crutchfield read the Staff Report on this matter explaining the location of the sign as it relates to the business. Displayed slides of the area. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 26 August 1976 / Commission acknowledged the potential precedent of every business in this vicinity placing a freestanding sign along Interurban Avenue and the effect of such action as it relates to the purpose of the Sign Code. Also discussed the "shared direc- tional sign" provisions of the Sign Code. Mr. Robert Burke, applicant, indicated he was replacing a sign which was erected in 1966 but disappeared a few years ago. Stated he needs the sign to direct traffic to his business at end of South 144th Street. Motion by Mr. Kirsop and seconded by Mr. Bowen to table this matter until the regular September meeting to allow property owners and Staff to resolve this problem. Mr. Lloyd Hartung, owner of Jean's Ceramics located at the corner of Maule Avenue and South 144th Street, stated he has a business on South 144th and does not feel a row of off - premise signs along Interurban Avenue will benefit the appearance of the area. Stated he would certainly be able to put up such a sign if this one is allowed; however, he feels on- premise signing is quite adequate. Noted that Hertz Truck Rentals, located at the east end of 48th Avenue South and nearly 1000 feet from Interurban Avenue, has one freestanding on- premise sign. Motion and second were respectively withdrawn. Motion by Mr. Kirsop, seconded by Mr. Richards to deny the request for off - premise signing due to the fact it is in direct conflict with the Sign Code and the 'shared directional sign' provisions have not been employed. Motion carried unanimously. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Site Plan - McCann Project #293 Chairman Mettler excused Mr. Richards from participation in this matter. Mr. Crutchfield read the Staff Report on this matter explaining the drawings and associated problems. Motion by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Kirsop and carried to approve the plans for #293 with the following stipulations: 1. Truck doors not be located at ends of building. 2. Extension of the north access road to provide adequate circulation and access to north parking area as well as truck doors on the west portion of the building. 3. Parking be provided for not less than 52 vehicles along west building front. 4. Approval of detailed landscape plan, to include typical plantings along west building front, prior to occupancy. 5. Screening of any rooftop equipment. a�b 26 August 1976 CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DIVISION PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM VI A : Off - Premise Sign - B -W Van & Paint 8:00 P.M. B -W Van & Paint, a commercial activity located at 6437 South 144th Street, has requested Planning Commission approval of an off - premise directional sign as provided for in Section 19.28.010 (G) of the Sign Code. Said Section authorizes Planning Commission approval of such signs when "...of .a design and in locations close to the premisses..." The proposed sign (already installed) is a 4' x 8' painted wood, double -face sign (SEE, Exhibit "A ") located in the northeast corner of the intersection of Inter- urban Avenue and South 144th Street and within the Puget Power right -of -way. The sign is 10 feet high, setback from Interurban 15 feet and from South 144th 20 feet, and situated perpendicular to Interurban Avenue. The sign face, as depicted in Exhibit "A ", directs traffic "one block" east to the business located at 6437 South 144th Street. The distance from the sign location to the business location is approx- imately 350 feet (SEE, Exhibit "B "). .A similar sign exists on the south side of 144th Street which identifies Alco Metals located at the east end of South 144th Street and which has been in existence prior to the effective date of the Sign Code. Essentially, the Commission must determine if this business, as well as all other businesses in this vicinity so located, require off- premise directional signing. While one or two small, unobtrusive off - premise signs may not be objectionable, the cumulative effect is that of clutter along the major arterial through the City of Tukwila. The street numbering system is used well in this vicinity and is quite apparent once a vehicle is near enough to allow its operator to view it. Staff recommends the request for off - premise signing be denied based on the lack of need for such signing and the undesirable precedent which would eventually lead to a distractingly cluttered row of off - premise signs stretching from the Village Green Apartments northward to the Riverside Inn'. r �l (/fit 09-mv+: (p, Sf &) VAN ACCESORIES • TRUCK & VAN PAINTING • VAN CONVERSIONS 6437 So. 144th St. Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone 243.8500 A .4 1 q_. Ls:/V VDLUM N2d0 1 ��� f. 8 6 frVtx/ct a • \ 5' ? I T --r OP./161 (15' NO /S /A /o) cy. • pR /G /NAL Sl{ �.r F 1 • ^ 1 '''• ......... � � I I � �� 1 D - IV) I + o ' a� � � ' i iV � / I a l 1 i 1 I I I I '/ I 1 , r l -' I v l I / Q _9:' i Qe'� I z l!! W 2 2 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTML 6230 Southoenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 99097 telephone C 208 3 242 - 2177 ? Mr. Robert M. Burke Bertwell Van & Paint Co. .1 6437 So. 144th Street Tukwila, Washington 93188 Mr. Burke: t August 19, 1976 Re: Signs installed without permit cc A reinspection this date of the premises located at the above - listed Q address indicates the continued existence of two (2) signs that do not El have permits. i t One sign is located on the building at the above - listed address and one is a free - standing sign at the intersection of So. 144th Street and Interurban i t Avenue South. W The Tukwila Municipal Code, Section 19.12.010 (copy enclosed), prohibits the erection of a sign without a permit. W The Tukwila Municipal Code, Section 19.36.010 and Section 19.36.020 (copy Q enclosed), provides for penalties and enforcement. 3 Pursuant to the requirements stated above, you are advised that you have • three (3) working days from the date of receipt of this notice to either (� remove the subject signs or obtain permits for same from this office. A I reinspection of the premises will be made three (3) days after your receipt W of this letter. If the violation still exists at that time, action will be W taken as directed in the Tukwila Municipal Code, Section 19.36.020. iC If you desire further information, do not hesitate to call either Gary to Crutchfield or myself at 242 -2177. AP /dp Enclosures cc: Gary Crutchfield, Planning Department SENT CERTIFIED MAIL Al Piepe Building Department at. D } 3 August 1976 Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor CITY of TUKWILA Mr. Robert Burke • 6411 South .143rd Street Tukwila, WA 98188 c Dear Mr. Burke: This correspondence is in response to your recent application for variance from Section 19.28.010 (G) of the Tukwila Municipal Code to allow the erection of a permanent off - premise sign. The Section cited above allows the Planning Commission to grant "...directional signs of a design and in locations close to the premises... ". Your request for such a sign should be presented to the Planning Commission as described above as opposed to a variance application. The variance procedure should be employed only when all other means are exhausted. Consistent with that premise, I am returning herewith your check for $75.00 which accompanied your variance appli- cation. In order to present your request to the Planning Commission in an appropriate manner,' will need a drawing which depicts the location of your business and the cation of the proposed sign as well as the dimensions and copy of the sign. Such a drawing and a letter explaining your request should be submitted to this office no later than Thursday, 12 August 1976. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for 8:00 P.M. Thursday, 26 August 1976 at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 14475 - 59th Avenue South. It will behoove you, as applicant, to be present to answer any questions the Commission may have. Should you have any questions please contact me at 242 -2177. Sincer GaryCrutc'field Assistant Planner GC /cw Encl: as 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWI LA, WASHINGTON 98067 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6K808 Ni44 .RECEI Received. From Addr -ss For ACCOUNT AMT. OF ACCOUNT AMT. PAID BALANCE at . HOW PAID ��,� ��G.c-f. 19 74 Q • 03 Dollars $7.57/rd CASH CHECK ;. MONEY: ,.'ORDER . ,�� ' ; ?%!?'y.1.�; I, Robert M. Burke , being, duly sworn, declare that I am the contract purchaser or owner of the property involved in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correc to the best of my knowledge and belief. / nature of Contract P haser or owner 9215 So. 198th St, Mailing Address Renton, Washington City 854 -3841 Subscribed and sworn before me this 28 th day of July Nota. :13e�iii'snd for the State of Washington, resiclri Washington AFFIDAVIT Form C (Telephone) 1976 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Appl. No. Receipt No. _� Filing Date Hearing Date APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE Planning Commission Action City Council Action Ordinance No. & Date APPLICANT TO ANSWER ALL THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MF,ATLY AND ACCURATELY: Name Address 9215 So. 1�lth St., Renton, WA Telephone No, 05ipmeglaki 2 L/3 Property Petitioned for variance is located on Puget Power right - - way between So. 11th St_. _____ and 143rd Pl. & Interurban Ave., Ttkwila Total square footage in property 10,800 sq. ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF,PROPERTY Unknown Existing Zoning M - 1 What are the uses you.propose to develop on this Erect 'a sin 1+' x 8' by_10' hig 3. What provisions will be made for adequate sewer and water service? None _ _ 4. Any other comments which the petitioner feels are appropriate': . , __. . Propel leased from Puget Power Company 5. What hardship exists making this variance necessary? A commercial_propert r_one block off of the main traffic ai ery"wit1 no other means of identiring said business Form B Number of permanent off - street parking spaces that will be provided on property? ,E1 A Number required N/A NOTICE TO APPLICANT: The following factors are con- sidered in reclassifying property or mmdifying regula- tions. Evidence or additional information you desire to submit to substantiate your request may be attached to this sheet. (See iipplication Procedu4e sheet Item No. 2 for specific minimum requirements.) What provisions will be'• made to screen adjacent and surrounding property from =_x imcompatible effects which may arise es a result of the proposed land use classification None 2. What provisions will be made to provide for necessary sfiree•t widening td City minimum standards? None