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City of Tukwila
Community Affairs &
Parks Committee
• Joe Duffle, Chair
O Dennis Robertson
• Verna Seal
AGENDA
Distribution:
J. Duffie
D. Robertson
V. Seal
D. Quinn
Mayor Haggerton
D. Cline
C. O'Flaherty
S. Kerslake
K. Mate]
L. Humphrey
B. Miles
B. Giberson
J. Pace
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 — 5:30 PM
HAZELNUT CONFERENCE ROOM
(formerly known as CR #3) at east entrance of City Hall
Item
Recommended Action
Page
1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Update on concerns regarding the residential
development in the area of South 149th Street/
a. Information only.
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Tukwila 6 LLC short plat.
Bob Gberson, Public Works Director, and
Jack Pace, Community Development Director
b. Sign Code options requested by Community Affairs
and Parks Committee on February 11, 2014.
b. Information only.
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Jack Pace, Community Development Director
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, Apri1l5, 2014
The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate those with disabilities.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206 - 433 -1800 (TukwilaCityClerk @TukwilaWA.gov) for assistance.
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
Jack Pace, Community Development Director
DATE: March 21, 2014
SUBJECT: Tukwila 6 LLC Short Plat — S 149th St
ISSUE
Citizen comments were received at the February 18th Council meeting regarding the impacts
of the Tukwila 6 LLC Short Plat,
BACKGROUND
Citizens that live on S 149th St, south of the approved 4-lot short plat (Tukwila 6 LLC Short
Plat) raised the concerns listed and answered below under discussion. The new owner and
builder, Cary Lang Construction, is committed to helping mitigate these concerns as much as
possible, even if it goes beyond his approved plans that meet and exceed code
requirements.
DISCUSSION
Concern
Response
Lack of public notice
Public notice is only required for 5 lots and above
Building Height
The new house heights comply with the 30 foot
height maximum limit in LDR zones
Lot size
Lot sizes exceed minimum allowed in LDR zones
Retaining wall design is an eyesore
Retaining walls were designed and approved to
meet code requirements
Surface water run off goes into
adjacent properties
Wall design included storm water infiltration trench
and a sump pump. The sump pump will be
connected to a permanent power source in the
next few weeks.
Cary Lang construction is willing to plant eight (8) additional mature Leyland Cypress
trees to help mitigate the appearance of the retaining wall and the new 2-story homes.
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
Attachment: Tukwila 6 LLC Short Plat Vicinity Map
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Cit of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Jack Pace, Director
BY: Brandon Miles, Senior Planner
DATE: March 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Sign Code Regulations
Freeway Interchange Signs
2'd Briefing Memo
ISSUE
Briefing on regulations regarding placement of freeway interchange signs within the City.
BACKGROUND
On February 11, 2014, Community Affairs and Parks received a briefing regarding freeway
interchange signs in the City. A copy of the briefing memo and minutes from that meeting are
attached to this memo.
During the meeting, the owners of the Union 76 station at 13310 Interurban Avenue discussed
their desire to see the regulations regarding freeway interchange modified. The owners wanted
to reface the existing freeway interchange sign in a manner that is not permitted under the City's
Sign Code. Following the meeting staff met with one of the owners in order to gain a better
understanding of the owner's goals and sign needs. Staff also reviewed photos from Google
Earth to determine the visibility of the existing sign from Interstate 5 and State Route 599.
DISCUSSION
The following photos from Google Earth demonstrate that the visibility of the existing sign (as
well as other freeway interchange signs in the area) is severely imited by the topography, trees1
and the design of the roadway. Often times when the sign is visible it is already too late for a
motorist to make a decision to attempt to exit the freeway. For example, the sign is only visible
from north bound Interstate 5 after the off ramp to State Route 599 has passed. Motorists have
to use the SR 599 off ramp from Interstate 5 to access the gas station.
As shown in the photos, the si n'SviGibi|kvfrnmSR598iSeXtrenl8k/|irnhed.Sou#1boundtroffic
on Interstate 5 has the best view of the existing sign.
The owners of the gas station have indicated that they hope to attract semi-truck drivers along
Interstate 5. One advantage of the sign would be to provide advertising to these truck drivers as
they drive by. While they might not need gas as they drive by, they would remember the gas
station and the diesel price when they drive by in the future and thus could take the appropriate
actions to exit the freeway.
1 Some existing trees within WSDOT right of way have been removed at the request of the property
owner and thus some of the photos provided above are not up to date.
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Staff would like to present three options for the Committee to consider regarding the issue of
freeway interchange signs.
Option 1. Retain the Existing Code Language
The Sign Code Advisory Committee recommended that new freeway interchange signs not be
permitted in the City. As was stated in the Sign Code Advisory Committee Policy
Recommendations, "Freeway interchange signs are [a] legacy of the past and they likely
provide little assistance to the traveling public. WSDOT permits small directional signs within
their right of way to note upcoming services. These signs are typically spaced further back from
the off ramp in order to allow motorists adequate time to make a decision to exit the freeway.
Additionally, WSDOT provides signs on the exit ramps which further provide direction to
motorist as they exit the freeway (p. 24)."
The Union 76 Gas Station, as well as other businesses with freeway interchange signs, are
permitted to do limited refaces and copy changes until August of 2015, provided the height and
area of the sign remain unchanged.
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Option 2. Amend the City's Non-Conforming Regulations
The City's current non-conforming regulations only allow copy changes and refaces of an
existing freeway interchange sign, provided there is no change in the height, area, or shape of
the sign. Thus, if a freeway interchange sign is 100 square feet it would not be permitted to
increase in size.
Under the City's old sign code freeway interchange signs were permitted to be up to 125 square
feet per face, up to 250 square feet for all sides. One option would be to relax the restrictions on
what work can be completed to a non-conforming sign and allow an existing freeway
interchange sign to increase its area up to 125 feet per face (250 square feet for all sides). The
sign would still be non-conforming and after August of 201 5 changes to the freeway interchange
sign would not be permitted and eventually the sign would be removed when the business
changed or the sign was damaged.
This option would allow the Peterson Gas Station to complete its reface and copy change, while
at the same time preserving the City's ultimate goal to have the freeway interchange signs
removed in the future. It is important to note that under this option all existing freeway
interchange signs that are less than 125 square feet per face (250 square feet for all sides)
would be permitted to enlarge their signs in co junction with a reface or copy change.
Option 3. Create Sign Regulations for Freeway Interchange Signs
The final option woutd be to adopt code Ianguage that would add back provisions for freeway
interchange signs. As was discussed, the City's previous sign code permitted such signs. Of
significant concern is the ability to create sign regulations that are content neutral. The freeway
interchange regulations under the old sign code were largely based upon content (advertising
services such as gas and lodging for the benefit of the travelling public) and thus were
problematic in that they placed limits on commercial speech. In order to comply with the legal
restrictions for sign regulations the City would have to allow all properties within certain
geographical areas to install freeway interchange signs. The signs could not be limited to simply
"freeway interchange businesses" as they were under the prior sign code.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Staff does not believe that changes are needed to the City's regulations regarding freeway
interchange signs. The City's Sign Code Advisory Committee set a vision for the City in its
recommendations to the City Council. Staff suggests that the City continue to try and reach the
vision laid out by the Committee. Property owners with existing freeway interchange signs are
permitted to complete refaces and copy changes of their existing signs for another year and a
half. Businesses can also take advantage of motorist information signs installed and operated
by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Staff suggests that this matter referred �ernad to the full council on April 14th for discussion
regarding the three options provided above. Based upon the discussion at the full oounci|, staff
vviU, if necessary; prepare an Ordinance for review by Community Affairs and Parks.
ATTACHMENTS
• Memo to Community Affairs and Parks, dated February 4, 2014.
• Minutes from the February 11, 2014 Community Affairs and Parks Committee.
• Photo rendering of proposed sign at Peterson's Gas Station.
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FROM: Jack Pace, Director
BY: Brandon Miles, Senior Planner
DATE: February 4, 2014
SUBJECT: Sign Code Regulations
Freeway Interchange Signs
ISSUE
Briefing on regulations regarding placement of freeway interchange signs within the City.
BACKGROUND
In August of 2010, the City adopted a new sign code to regulate the placement of signs in
oonnnnercia|, induatria|, and residential zones. The 2010 code replaced a code that had been in
place for nearly 30 years. This new sign code was crafted after significant public input, including
the creation of a Sign Code Advisory Committee. The Committee included representatives from
buoinessen, residents, the City Council and the Planning Commission. After an eight month
process, the Committee drafted policies and recommendations for the City Council to consider
in creating a new sign code.
One significant issue that the Sign Code Advisory Committee reviewed was the use of "Freeway
Interchange Signs". Under the old sign code, "freeway interchange businesses" were permitted
freeway interchange signs. A freeway interchange business was defined as a business located
within areas designated around freeway entry/exit points. The purpose of the freeway
interchange sign was to serve the traveling public and to identify businesses such as regional
shopping malls, eating, lodging or service stations. Freeway interchange signs were permitted
to be up to 125 feet tall and have a message area of 125 square feet per face, with a total
message area of 250 square feet total.
The Sign Code Advisory Committee recommended that new freeway interchange si ns not be
permitted in the City. As was stated in the Sign Code Advisory Committee Policy
Recommendations, "Freeway interchange signs are [a] legacy of the past and they likely
provide little assistance to the traveling pub/ic. kVSDOTpennits small directional si ns within
their right Ofwayb}nute4pco/n/ngS0n/iceS. These si ns are typically spaced further back from
the off ramp in order to allow motorists adequate time to make a decision to exit the freeway
Additionally, WSDOT provides signs on the exit ramps which further provide direction to
motorist as they exit the freeway (p. 24)." Furthermore, there was concern that the regulations
regarding freeway interchange signs were content based and thus could be subject to legal
challenge.
With adoption of the new sign code, in August of 2010, the five existing freeway interchange
signs in the City became nonconforming. Under the City's nonconforming sign regulations,
these remaining signs are permitted to have unlimited refaces and copy changes until August of
2015. provided the sign size, shape, and Iocation do not change (TMC 1S.3O.O5O). After August
2015. the signs may remain as-is indefinhe|y, unless certain work is proposed that would require
the sign to be removed.
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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DISCUSSION
On January 13, 2014 the owner of the Union 76 station, located at 13310 Interurban Avenue
8outh, spoke to the City Council about his desire to reface and expand its existing, non-
conforming freeway interchange sign. The current freeway interchange sign located on the
property has a total area of 100 square feet per face (200 square feet total). The property owner
submitted a sign permit to the City requesting to add an electronic panel to the sign, which
would add an additional 144.08 square feet of sign area per face (208.16 square feet total), This
would bring the total sign area per face to 244.08 square feet and the total sign area for the sign
would be 488.16 square feet. As discussed obove, the maximum sign area for a freeway
interchange sign under the old sign would have been 125 square feet per face and 250 square
feet of area of message area for the entire sign. The area proposed by the gas station is
drastically more than what was permitted under the old sign code.
Since the new sign was adopted, the City has aggressively pursued the removal of
nonconforming and illegal signs. As was discussed above, at the time of adoption of the new
sign oode, there were five existing freeway interchange signs. Last year the number was
reduced to four when the freeway interchange sign at the Best Western, located on West Valley
Hvvy, was removed. The owner of the property was rebranding the property from Best Western
to Ramada. As part of the rebranding the property owner requested to change the shape of the
existing sign cabinet for the nonconforming freeway interchange sign. The proposed work to the
sign was not permitted under the code and' while the property owner could have simply refaced
the sign, he chose to remove the sign in order to comply with the City's nonconforming
regulations.
Additionally, the City is also in the process of ordering the removal of 22 freestanding signs that
failed to register under the City's non-conforming program. The City has already secured the
removal of the Sizzler freestanding sign located along Southcenter Parkway.
It is also unclear how the Union 76 Gas Station would benefit from placement of a tall sign. The
angle of the freeways in the area and the height of nearby trees significantly hinder the line of
sight for any cars to see the existing freeway interchange sign on the property,
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
Staff does not believe that changes are needed to the City's regulations regarding freeway
interchange signs. The City's Sign Code Advisory Committee set a vision for the City in its
recommendations to the City Council. Staif suggests that the City continue to try and reach the
vision Iaid out by the Committee. Property owners with existing freeway interchange signs are
permitted to complete refaces and copy changes of their existing signs for another year and a
half. Businesses can also take advantage of motorist information signs installed and operated
by the Washington State Department of Transportation,
If the Committee would like to continue to discuss this matter, staff would suggest that this
matter be referred to a Committee meeting in March for further review. Staff would suggest that
the Committee provide staff specific questions or direction on what it would like to see at the
March meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
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Cornrnunity Affairs & Parks Committee Minutes February 1/.20/4- Page 2
C. Briefing on Freeway Interchange Siqns
Pursuant to a request made at the January 13, 3014 Committee of the Whole meedng, staff
provided the Committee with a briefing on the sign code regulations with regard to freeway
interchange signs in the City. The sign oode, adopted in August 2010 after an eight-month
review and deliberation process, disallows new freeway interchange signs, The five existing
freeway interchanges signs became noncomforming at that time, and are permitted to have
refaces and copy changes until August 2015 providing that the sign size, shape, and location do
not change. After that date, they may remain as-is indefinitely. Stan Peterson, owner of the
Union 76 station located at 13310 Interurban Avenue South, approached the Council early this
year about his wish to reface and expand the freeway interchange sign at his business anon
effective means to promote the sale of diesel fuel to freeway travellers. The current sign has a
total area of 200 square feet, but the proposed enhancements would make it 266.16 square feet,
more than was permitted under the old sign code. Mr. Peterson and his family were in
attendance at the committee meeting and spoke on behalf of their sign proposal. Committee
members asked clarifying questions of staff and the Petersons and finally requested that
information about options be brought back to Committee in March. Councilmember Robertson
noted the great amount of time and effort the City put into the 2010 update of the sign code.
INFORMATION ONLY.
Q. Ordinance: Authorizing a Development Aqreement with MRFH, LLC, for Odin Brewery Project
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would authorize a Development
Agreement with MRFH, LLC for a proposed microbrewery business at 402 Baker Boulevard.
The project involves a remodel of an existing building to acommodate the manfucaturing of up
to 15.000 gallons of beer annuoUy, a business office, parking faoi|ides, and a tasting room and
retail outlet open to the public. Redevelopment will include improvements to the existing
building as well as exterior site improvements in excess of current code requirements. The
proposed business is located in the Tukwila Urban Center 0stric1, and this use is in line with the
community's vision for Baker Boulevard as a vibnsnt, pedestrian-oriented corhdu[, providing an
attraction desirable to residents, vvorkers, and visitors in this area. The Development Agreement
will allow the City the fiexibility to accommodate Odin Brewery in the Urban Center District. The
Agreement includes criteria that W1F<FH. LLC must meet to avoid odor impacts on neighboring
properties. Furthor, the applicant has agreed to numerous safety and pedestrian-related
improvements that will serve as enchancements to this area. The owners of Odin Brewing
Company made remarks on behalf of the proposed project and expressed their enthusiasm for
joining the community. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO FEBRUARY 24, 2014
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Robertson mentioned several comments made at his February 8 Council Chat regarding
code enforcement and the state of residential neighborhoods, and noted that other Councilmembers
have increasingly heard similar feedback from residents. At its last meeting, the Community Affairs and
Parks Committee had requested a briefing on the impacts of the rental housing inspection program, and
Committee members and staff talked further about the specifics of such a briefing, the potential review of
po|icioa, and how best to ensure code enforcement in the City is as quick and proactive as possible.
Committee Chair Duffle noted that Tukwila Police staff referred him to Code Enforcement staif regarding
a recent situation at a rental ppoperty, and requested a follow-up. DCD Director Jack Pace summarized
ways to address the Committee requests including 1) briefing on the rental housing inspection obiectives,
and if they have been served since implementation; 2) overview of Code Enforcement policies and
effectiveness; and 3) reminder of how the Budget Process and Comprehensive Plan update will address
some of these issues. Councilmember Seal noted that community outreach is an important factor, and
code enforcement education should be included in outreach activities presented by the City.
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PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
325 luniett Ave North
Renton, WA 98057
MAILING ADDRESS:
PO BOX 2849
Renton, WA 91056
OFFICE: (425) 917 -2109
FAX: (425) 917 -2109
GC LICENSE: INSMGS106202
ELEC LICENSE: INSIGS1055JS
CUSTOMER:
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PROJECT ADDRESS:
Ste t"2611064
13310 Interurban Ave South
Tukwila, WA 98168
DATE: 01/13/14
CONTACT: Steven Thomson
steven @insigniasign,com
PARCEL: #000300 -0113
JOB: #13 -5910 & #13 -5956
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