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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 91-01-V - FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL - READER BOARD VARIANCE91-01-v south 144th street 42nd avenue south denied foster high school reader board EVERYDAY USE for general purpose recording CITY OF TUKWILA 6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 April 5, 1991 Ms. Kirstine Whisler South Central School District No. 406 4640 South 144th Street Tukwila, Washington 98168 Ann Siegenthaler Assistant Planner Sincerely, NOTICE OF DECISION PHONE # (20(;1433.1800 RE: Notice of Decision by the Board of Adjustment File Number: 91 -01 -V Gary L. VanIbsen. Mayor This is to .confirm that the Board of Adjustment (BOA) denied project's design as presented on March 7, 1991. The BOA also adopted the findings and conclusions contained in the Staff Report dated February 25, 1991, with the exception. of Criteria F & G, as reflected in the Board Minutes dated April 4, 1991, The action of the Board of Adjustment in denying the variance, shall be final and conclusive unless, within ten days from the date of the Board's action, an applicant or an aggrieved party makes an application to the Superior Court of King County for a writ of certiorari, a writ of prohibition, or a writ of mandamus. CITY OF TUKWILA 6290 SOL'TNCE.NTER Rh)1 'LE V4RD, T170111,1. WASHINGTON! 98188 PHONE; (2961.133-180o BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES APRIL 4, 1991; 7:00 P.K. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman, Nesheim. Members present were Mr. Nesheim, Mr. Goe and Mrs. Regel. Absent: Mrs. Almayer, Mr. Lockhart were excused. MRS. REGEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 7, 1991 MEETING. MR. GOE SECONDED THE MOTION; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1 91-01 V s' FOSTER , HIGH SCHOOL 'SIGN " <VARIANCE : The Chair asked for any new evidence from the Board members. There was none. CRITERIA "A ": R. GOE MOVED AND MRS. REGEL SECONDED THAT CRITERIA "A" WAS NOT MET. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Gaty1.. tiurDrrscrr..(h, ,r CRITERIA "B ": MR. GOE MOVED AND MRS. REGEL SECONDED THAT CRITERIA "B" WAS NOT MET. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. CRITERIA "C ": MR. GOE MOVED AND MRS. REGEL SECONDED THAT CRITERIA "C" WAS NOT NET. NOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. CRITERIA "D ": NR. GOE MOVED AND MRS. REGEL SECONDED THAT CRITERIA "D" WAS NOT MET. NOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. CRITERIA "E ": MR. GOE MOVED AND MRS. REGEL SECONDED THAT CRITERIA "E" WAS NOT MET. NOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. CRITERIA "F ": MR. GOE MOVED AND MRS. REGEL SECONDED THAT CRITERIA "F" WAS MET. NOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Board of Adjustment April 4, 1991 There was no Director's report. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 P.M. CRITERIA "G ": MR. GOE MOVED AND MRS. REGEL SECONDED THAT CRITERIA "G" WAS MET. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. DECISION: MR. GOE MOVED THE VARIANCE BE DENIED BASED ON THE FACT 'THAT THE VARIANCE FAILED TO PASS ALL THE' SIGNIFICANT CRITERIA. MRS. REGEL SECONDED THE MOTION; MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. VARIANCE DENIED. Page 2 CITY OF TUKWILA 11200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 /'HONE 412001 4334800 Gary L. VanDnsen, Alavar CITY OF TUKWILA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES MARCH 7, 1991; 7:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Nesheim. Members present were: Mr. Nesheim, Mr. Goe, and Mrs. Regel Absent: Mrs. Altmayer, Mr. Lockhart were excused. MRS. REGEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 12, 1990. MR. NESHEIM SECONDED THE MOTION; MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Election of Officers: MR. GOE MOVED TO RE -ELECT THE PRESENT OFFICERS AS OFFICERS FOR 1991 AND ELECT SYLVIA APPLETON AS SECRETARY. MRS. REGEL SECONDED THE MOTION; MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Nesheim opened the public meeting at 7:10 P.M. 91 - 01 - V: FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL SIGN VARIANCE Ann Siegenthaler presented the staff report. She stated that on page 2 of the staff report, item 3; the proposed setback should read 8', rather than 16'6 ". The applicant's proposal is for three variances. The first request is for a variance to the size requirement. The applicant is proposing a 122 sq. ft. size sign versus the 32 sq. ft. as required by code. The second request they have is for a height variance. The applicant is proposing a 16'6" high sign, versus the 5 foot height specified in the sign code for single family residential zone. The third request is for a setback variance. The proposed sign has an 8 foot setback and the sign code requires a 16'6" setback, which is the height of the sign. The applicant is proposing to put in a new reader -board sign. The applicant proposes to attach a new reader -board to the back of the current score board, to be visible to traffic both east bound and west bound on 144th. Ms. Siegenthaler stated that the school is zoned single family residential, the most restrictive zone under the sign code. Board of Adjustment Page 2 March 7, 1991 The staff has concluded from the information provided that the proposed sign does meet one of the variance criteria: the sign does not create a public nuisance or adversely affect public safety. However, staff also concludes that the proposal does not meet the other six criteria. With regard to Criteria "A ", the proposal does not meet the intent of the sign code with respect to the restrictions in single family zones. With regard to Criteria "B ", the applicant has not demonstrated that there are extraordinary site conditions that prevent them from using the allowed signage to accomplish the intent of their proposal. For Criteria "C ", the staff concludes that this proposed sign would have significant visual impacts on the neighborhood, given its size, reduced setback and its orientation toward 144th and neighboring residences. For Criteria "D ", the staff concludes that there are no special site conditions which prevent the applicant from having a sign which would meet the sign code requirements. With regard to Criteria "E ", the staff has not found sufficient information to explain why the applicant needs a sign of such a great size. With regard to Criteria "F ", the staff feels a smaller reader board could achieve the same result and still meet the requirements of the sign code. Again, the staff feels the proposal meets Criteria "G", relative to public safety. The staff recommends that the application be denied. The applicant, Dr. Michael Silver, represented the school district. He showed a sketch of the new Foster High School, Exhibit "A ". He stated that they were unable to place the reader board on the school building due to code restrictions, therefore, they decided to put it in front of the stadium, since the stadium is unique to Tukwila. Dr. Silver stated that the sign code does not meet the needs of the high school and the unique purpose of the school district, which is why they are seeking the variance. He stated that he didn't think the sign would establish clutter or distraction to the area. The proposed location for the sign is important with regard to a central location to the campus. He also stated that the sign is not brightly lit, and would not detract from the existing residences. The school district's conclusions are that their needs are unique to the community, and they need a variance to enable them to have a reader board that would coincide with the construction and the on -going activities of the high school. Mario Jones, Scoreboard Sales & Service: Mr. Jones explained the Glow Cube technology which makes up the reader board. He noted that no light bulbs actually light up from the reader board, but that a black light shines toward the board to reflect the letters. He stated that the sign could be smaller. However, fewer letters would fit on the sign, therefore the sign would be difficult to read. Board of Adjustment Page 3 March 7, 1991 Mr. Goe asked for clarification as to how the cubes were lit. Mr. 'Jones stated that during the day, the cubes were lit from sunlight. During the night, they were lit from the black light, reflecting off the neon yellow coloring on one side of the cubes. He then turned in a photograph of such a sign, labeled it Exhibit "B" Jack Pace stated that the video Mr. Jones had submitted for the staff to review was quite different from his current explanation. Jack clarified that some of the staff's comments in the staff report were based on this video. Mr. Nesheim asked how the keyboard for the reader board would be secured, and where the keyboard would be kept. Dr. Silver noted that the key board would be kept in the principal's office and access would be given only to a key administrator or secretary. Mr. Nesheim asked for any opposition. There was no opposition. Mr. Nesheim asked for a staff rebuttal. There was no staff rebuttal. Mr. Goe asked Ann Siegenthaler how many signs of this type existed per lot, and how many lots were involved in the campus. Ann responded that there was one such sign allowed per lot, and it is the staff's understanding that the campus is comprised of a couple of lots. Dr. Silver stated that the South Central School District owned all the property of the campus. Mr. Goe asked why the staff considered the sign to be 16 feet high? Ann Siegenthaler explained that the sign code specifies that the height of sign is equal to the lowest point of elevation to the top of the sign. Mr. Goe stated that since the reader board would be placed on the back of the current scoreboard, could this project be considered merely an addition to the current sign? Ann Siegenthaler said that staff was not considering this an addition to an existing sign because the score board is a legally non - conforming sign. That sign faces toward the stadium, its' is exclusively as a stadium scoreboard, and it does not advertise Board of Adiustme Page 4 March 7, 1991 or provide information to the public. Therefore, this project is considered a new sign with a different orientation and intent in terms of the message it's displaying. Mr. Nesheim called for a short recess at 8 :40 P.M. The meeting was continued at 8:50 P.M., when Mr. Nesheim closed the public hearing. Mrs. Regel stated that she didn't feel that the criteria fit the current situation. Mr. Goe agreed that this was an unusual situation, and that they were dealing with a sign code which protects the single family residences surrounding the campus. He then asked staff if, in fact, they were dealing with one variance for three different requests. Ann Siegenthaler concurred that this was the case. Jack Pace noted that the staff packaged the proposal so that one variance would deal with three different issues, however, the Board could review each issue separately. He went on to say that the only options the staff could come up with for this applicant were to go through the variance process or amend the sign code. He said that the Board had the options of approving the variance, denying the variance, or approving with conditions. Mr. Nesheim asked the applicant if they had any other acceptable alternatives which meet the sign code requirements? Dr. Silver stated they did not have any other alternatives. Mr. Nesheim asked Dr. Silver if the school district had considered placing the sign at another location on the campus. Dr. Silver explained they had received permission from the Board of Architectural Review to place a brick sign in front of the high school. At that time, this reader board was not proposed. They will have to go before the Board of Architectural Review again to have the reader board approved. Mr. Goe requested a short recess at 9:30 P.M. The meeting was resumed at 9 :35 P.M. MR. GOE MOVED TO TABLE THIS VARIANCE REQUEST, 91 -01 -V, TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED FETING (4- 4 -91). MRS. REGEL SECONDED THE MOTION; MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Board of Adjustment March 7, 1991 Page 5 During the Director's report, Jack Pace asked the Board members if they would be interested in meeting with the City Attorney. The Board agreed to meet with the City Attorney. The meeting was adjourned at 10 :00 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, 1, G/PPUltgiU Sylvia Appleton, Recording Secretary CITY OF TUKWILA 6200 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98188 HEARING DATE: FILE NUMBER: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: ZONING: SIGN AREA: SIGN HEIGHT: SETBACK: ATTACHMENTS: STAFF REPORT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Prepared February 25, 1991 March 7, 1991 91 -01 -V South Central School District No. 406 In order to install a new readerboard sign, applicant requests a variance to the following Sign Code sections: • TMC 1932.080 (B): Size (from 32 s.f. to 121.92 s.f.) • TMC 1932.080 (B): Height (from 5 feet to 16.5 feet) • TMC 1932.060: Setback (from 16.5 feet to 8 feet) Foster High School Stadium, 42nd Ave. S. and S. 144th; Sec. 15, Twn. 23, Rge. 4, Tukwila, Washington R -1 (Single - Family Residential) Two sides @ 60.96 s.f each = 121.92 s.f. total 16 feet -6 inches 8 feet A. Site & Vicinity Map B. Sign Elevations ('HONE N (206) 433.1800 Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor Staff Report to B.O.A. Page 2 VICINITY /SITE INFORMATION BACKGROUND FINDINGS 91 -01 -V: Foster Sign Variance The site of the sign location is the Foster High School campus, located at South 144th Avenue and 42nd Avenue South (see Attachment A). The site consists of several facilities, including a stadium/track, pool, high school, junior high school, auditorium and parking areas. Single family residences surround the site on all sides. In addition, there are apartments on the east side (across 42nd) and a church to the north. A scoreboard currently exists on the site, adjacent to, and facing the stadium/track. This is considered an internal information sign, since it is used for events information and is visible only from inside the stadium. The applicant wishes to attach a two -sided readerboard of 121.92 square feet to the existing scoreboard. This new sign would face the street, and would be considered a freestanding sign. The Sign Code allows a school in a single family zone to have one sign, with maximum size of 32 square feet, and a maximum height of five feet (TMC 1932.080 (B)). The minimum setback for freestanding signs is the height of the sign (TMC 19.32.060). The applicant is proposing a sign with a 16' -6" height; therefore, the required setback is 16 feet -six inches. Review of the Foster sign variance request involves three separate evaluations in order to determine: 1) if the proposed size of 121.92 s.f. meets the seven variance criteria; 2) if the proposed height of 16' -6" meets the seven criteria; and 3) if the proposed setback of 1 " meets the seven criteria. In addition to variances for the three design standards noted above, the proposed sign will also require approval from the Planning Commission (TMC 1932.080 (B); Staff Report to B.O.A. Page 3 DECISION CRITERIA Staff's response: 91 -01 -V: Foster Sign Variance CRITERIA FOR GRANTING SIGN CODE VARIANCES (TMC 19.12.060) The applicant's request is for three separate variances: size, height and setback. These design standards are interrelated and the applicant has integrated them into one sign proposal. Therefore, all three requests are addressed under each criteria. Criteria for Board of Adjustment evaluation are given below, along with the applicant's response to the criteria, followed by staff's response. As with Zoning Code, the Sign Code states that a variance may only be approved if the request meets all seven criteria. A. The variance as approved shall not constitute a grant of special privilege which is inconsistent with the intent of this sign aide, nor which contravenes the limitation on use of property specified by the zoning classification in which this property is located. Applicant's response: "The South Central School District property lies in a neighborhood comprised of single family homes and apartments. This usage has special requirements not necessitated by either apartments or single family dwellings." One of the key purposes of the Sign Code is to "establish standards...so that the streets of Tukwila may appear orderly and safety may be increased by minimizing clutter and distraction" (TMC 19.04.020 (A)). The Sign Code specifically addresses signs for schools, churches and similar public facilities in residential zones (TMC 1932.080 (B)). The Single Family Zone has the greatest restrictions on signs. B. That the variance is necessary because of special circumstances relating to the size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property to provide it with use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located. Staff Report to B.O.A. Page 4. Applicant's response: "Due to the large size of the South Central School District campus, a single point of information to guide users is important. This area, comprising over ten acres, has soccer Gelds, baseball fields, a football stadium, a high school, an administration building that is commonly used for public meetings, and an auditorium in the new high school that will be used for community needs." Staff's response: In the R -1 zone, the applicant is faced with more restrictions than might be expected for a school located in other zoning districts. However, the sign code does provide for school signs in an R -1 zone (TMC 19.32.080 - Single Family Zones (B)), and there are no unusual property characteristics which actually prevent the applicant from using the site. Based on information from the applicant, the setback and height are due to the cost - effectiveness of attaching the new sign to the back of the scoreboard. C. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located. Applicant's response: 91 -01 -V: Foster Sign Variance "The variance will not constitute a change in traffic, views, or light, upon the neighboring community. The readerboard will have an obvious visual impact, but this will be mitigated by use of a glow cube versus a light bulb type readerboard. The readerboard will, in fact, mitigate traffic problems by providing information to users, and by reminding drivers on 144th of the speed limit adjacent to the school." Staff's response: The size of the sign would be 121.92 s.f., with a height of 16.5' and setback of 8 feet. It will have impacts on views from the surrounding residences and passing motorists. However, the diagonal design of the sign would direct some of the visual impact away from the residences closest to the site. The sign would not negatively affect traffic or circulation. As a separate process, the applicant will be required to demonstrate that the glow cube -type of construction is not an "animated" sign, which is prohibited by code. Staff Report to B.O.A. Page 5 Applicant's response: Staff's response: Applicant's response: 91 -01 -V: Foster Sign Variance Although a portion of the proposed sign is intended for public service the type of message to be displayed is not relevant to the variance criteria. There are no code restrictions on, nor provisions for regulating the type of message to be displayed. D. That the special conditions and circumstances prompting the variance request do not result from the actions of the applicant. "The sign to be installed is an upgrade of the existing sign at the stadium. The existing sign is being replaced because it is 1) badly deteriorated; 2) not functional given the scope of growth of the use of the present campus as well as the envisioned use; and 3) need to present information to the community." Although the purpose of the sign is to upgrade the existing sign, the Sign Code requires that any new signs meet code, regardless of their intended use. E. That the variance as granted represents the least amount of deviation from prescribed regulations necessary to accomplish the purpose for which the variance is sought and which is consistent with the stated intent of this code. "The sign, as proposed, has been scaled down in size as well as being changed to a glow cube versus bulb sign to mitigate any negative impacts that it could potentially have. The intent of the sign is to inform the public and not to present a commercial message." The conditions prompting the three variances are the large size and multi -use character of the site. In addition, the school occupied the site prior to annexation and prior to the adoption of the Sign Code. Due to the cost of wiring and maintaining a separate sign, the applicant has chosen to attach the new readerboard to the existing sign, resulting in a taller sign with a reduced setback. Given the applicant's decision to locate the sign in a fenced area, a 5' tall sign would be difficult to see in the proposed location. Staff Report to B.O.A. Page 6 Staff's response: Staffs response: Applicant's response: 91 -01 -V: Foster Sign Variance The variance request is for a sign approximately seven -times larger than allowed, three - times taller than allowed, and a setback approximately one -half the distance required. The applicant has not explained why this request represents the least amount of deviation necessary to accomplish their purpose. F. That granting of the variance shall result in greater convenience to the public in identifying the business location for which a sign code variance is sought. Applicant's response: "As previously mentioned, the sign will result in increasing information to the community that will allow them to attend activities at the high school, and therefore mitigate traffic. Due to the fact that the South Central School District has two schools on the same campus, this sign will enable the District to inform community members about locations of activities, parking locations, as well as defining the locations of the two schools." The proposed size of the sign would allow more room for information than a 32 s.f. sign. A height of 16' -6" would make the sign more visible at its proposed location. Currently, site signage consists of a freestanding sign identifying Showalter Junior High School, a sign identifying the stadium/track (Neudorf field), and two signs on the pool building, in addition to the decorative monument sign approved for the new high school site. Four temporary signs up to 100 s.f. each could be used for special events promotion. G. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a public nuisance or adversely affect public safety. "The variance will not constitute a public nuisance. Public safety can be, in fact, enhanced by noting on the sign such items as: posted speed limits, current road conditions such as ice and fog, etc." Staff Report to B.O.A. Page 7 Staff's response: CONCLUSIONS 91 -01 -V: Foster Sign Variance The overall sign design is neat and orderly. Based 011 a preliminary review of the proposed sign, the Public Works Department had no significant safety concerns. The sign's glow -cube type of construction does not necessarily produce unsafe distraction. The sign's structure will be required to pass inspections as part of the permit process. A. Variance shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the intent of the code: The size, height and setback requirements for school signs in R -1 zones are intended to reduce visual impacts to residential neighborhoods. Since the request far exceeds all three standards, it would not meet the intent of the Sign Code with respect to single family zones. The granting of the variance would not give the school special privilege relative to adjacent single family uses, due to its unique characteristics and needs. A variance would, however, constitute a granting of special privilege relative to other non - residential uses or multi -use sites (such as a church or community center) which may be located in single family zones. Based on this, staff concludes that the sign's proposed size, height and setback do not meet Criteria A. B. Variance is necessary because of special site conditions... to provide it with use rights permitted to other properties: While the school campus is atypical of an R -1 use, the applicant is not prevented from using the site. A large, prominent sign may encourage better use of the facilities and provide beneficial public information. However, a readerboard which meets code would not prevent use of the various facilities. As noted by the applicant, the proposed sign location, height and setback are based on cost considerations, rather than extraordinary site conditions. The site provides other alternatives for signage. Staff Report to B.O.A. Page . 8 (. 91 -01 -V: Foster Sign Variance The sign code does not prevent the school from installing a readerboard. Therefore, the applicant is not deprived of property rights which are accorded to surrounding properties. For the above reasons, staff concludes that the sign's proposed size, height and setback do not meet Criteria B. C. Variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property: The large size of the sign would have a significant visual impact to the neighborhood. At night, residences across the street from the sign would be affected by the large, lighted area of the two sign faces. In addition, a reduced setback would increase the visual impact of the sign from the street. The sign would not otherwise have a negative effect on public welfare or property. Due to visual impacts, staff concludes that the size, height and setback proposals do not meet Criteria C. D. The special conditions—are not the result of applicant's actions. Some site conditions are beyond the applicant's direct control. However, the code does provide for signage for the site, and the applicant has not provided sufficient justification for a sign which greatly exceeds code standards. The proposed height and setback are based on cost and maintenance considerations, which are largely the result of previous actions. A sign with a different location and size could meet code requirements and also provide public and event information. Based on this, staff concludes that the proposed size, height and setback do not meet Criteria D. E. Variance represents the least amount of deviation from code necessary. The applicant has not provided sufficient information to justify a sign with a size, height and setback which deviate substantially from code. Therefore, staff concludes that the sign's proposed size, height and setback do not meet Criteria E. Staff Report to B.O.A. Page 9 91 -01 -V: Foster Sign Variance F. Variance shall result in greater convenience to the public. A larger sign has the potential to result in greater convenience to the public, depending on the information provided. However, the applicant has not provided sufficient justification for an increase from a 32 s.f. sign to a 122 s.f. sign. A smaller readerboard in a more visible location and other signage as allowed by code could achieve a similar result. A reduced setback is not likely to result in greater convenience to the public. While the sign may include beneficial public information, the variance process cannot regulate changeable readerboard messages. Evaluation must be based on Sign Code standards and not content. Therefore, staff concludes that the proposed size, height and setback do not meet Criteria F. G. Variance will not constitute a public nuisance or adversely affect public satiety. The proposed size, height and setback of the sign would not adversely affect public safety or create *a public nuisance. Staff concludes that the proposed size, height and setback of the sign meet Criteria G. 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SOUTH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT /SEATTLE, WA DRAWING NUM•ER: DATE: 1664 -10GOC DESIGNED: CHECKED: OATS: 10 -16-9( DATE IROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57006 SHORTND HT OF TOP ID PANEL SHORTND HT OF BOTTOM ID PANEL DESCRIPTION 7084 -P08B -44845 DRAWN: DATE: APPNOVED: DATE: I S:CA L E: DMK MADE DOK 10 -9 -90 APPR 1 =30 - CITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5. PROPERTY Name: OWNER SIGN COQ = VARIANCE APPLICATION 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Telephone: (206) 431 -3680 1. SIGN CODE SECTION (TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19) FROM WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING A VARIANCE; 2. DESCRIBE THE VARIANCE ACTION WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING: Approval of "readerboard" sign 3. PROJECT LOCATION: (Give street address or, if vacant, indicate lot(s), block, and sub- division; or tax lot number, access street, and nearest intersection) 144th and 42nd Street, Quarter: n / a Section n / a T ownship: n a Range; n/ a (This information may be found on your tax statement) 4. APPLICANT'* Name: South Central School District No. 406 Address' 4640 South 144th - Tukwila, WA 98168 Phone: . 248 -7565 _ . & 1/23/9.1 * The applicant is the person whom the staff will contact regarding the application, and to whom all notices and reports shall be sent, unless otherwise stipulated by applicant. AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP South Central School District No. 406 4640 South 144th Tukwila 98168 Address: Phone: 248 -7565 . _,��_. 4 I /WE,[signature(s)] ��'Z PLC C-rte . � ZC� t swear that I /we are the owner(s) or contract purchaser( of the pr in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers application are true and correct to the best of my /our knowledge and belief. Date: 1/23/91 a zza 677,,ce JAN 28 1991 CITY OF TUK PI-A�'c`�ING t1EP., SIGN CODE VARIANCE APPLICATION Page 2 6. WHY IS THIS VARIANCE BEING REQUESTED? To provide a Readerboard for the South Central School District. 1 7. DOES YOUR REQUEST MEET THE VARIANCE CRITERIA? The Board of Adjustment will base its decision on the specific criteria shown in bold below. You are solely responsible for justifying why your property should not have to satisfy the same development standards which all other properties/ projects must meet. The Board must decide that your variance request meets all seven criteria. Be specific; a "yes" or "true" is not a sufficient response. Additional sheets should be attached if needed. The Planning Staff has provided some examples to help you respond to each criteria. Please feel free to use or ignore these as you see fit. The Board will make a decision based on the bold criteria, not staff examples. A. The variance as approved shall not constitute a grant of special privilege which is inconsistent with the intent of this sign code, nor which contravenes the limitation on use of property specified by the zoning classification in which this property is located. Example: Explain how your requested variance would not give you a special privilege in your use of the property in relation to the requirements imposed on adjacent and neighboring properties and on properties with the same zone classification. RESPONSE: The South Central School District property lies in .a neighborhood comprised of single family homes and apartments. This usage has special requirements not necessitated by either apartments or single family dwellings. B. That the variance is necessary because of special circumstances relatin: to the size, shape, topography, location, location or surroundings of th to provide it with use rights and privileges permitted to other pr pe C^ 1 � t vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located. JAN 28 1991 CITY OF 7UKw1LA PLANNINs Dr-P�__,.:_..__. SIGN CODE VARIANCE APPLICATION Page 3 Example: Does a special property characteristic such as size, shape or topography, com- bined with the zoning code requirement, prevent you from using your property in the manner of adjacent properties or other like -zoned properties? Special circumstances should not be due to: 1) actions by past or present property owners or leasing property before knowing Code restrictions; or 2) actions which have already been compensated for (i.e., the State condemns a portion of land for 1 -5 construction and compensates the owner for the diminished value of the remaining parcel. RESPONSE• Due to the large size of the South Central School District campus. a single point of information to guide users is important. This area, comprising over ten acres, has soccer fields, baseball fields, a football stadium, a high school, an administration building that is commonly used for public meetings, and an auditorium in the new high school that will be used for Ccommunity needs. C. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located. Example: Would granting your request cause any harm, injury, or interference with uses of adjacent and neighboring properties? (Consider traffic, views, light, aesthetic impacts, etc.) RESPONSE. The variance will not constitute a change in traffic, views, or light, upon the neighboring Community. The Readerboard will have an obvious visual impact, but this will be mitigated by use of a glow cube versus a light bulb type Readerboard. The Readerboard will, in fact, mitigate traffice problems by providing information to users, and by reminding drivers on 144th of the speed limit adjacent to the school. JAN 28 1991 CiTI' OF TU`kvviLA PLANWINn PFPT. SIGN CODE VARIANCE APPLICATION Page 4 t D. That the special conditions and circumstances prompting the variance request do not result from the actions of the applicant. RESPONSE: The sign to be installed is an upgrade of the existing sign at the stadium. The existing sign is being replaced because it is: 1) badly deteriorated; 2) not functional given the scope of growth of the use of the present campus as well as the envisioned use;. and 3) needed to present information to the Community. E. That the variance as granted represents the least amount of deviation from pre- scribed regulations necessary to accomplish the purpose for which the variance is sought and which is consistent with the stated intent of this code. Example: Describe other alternatives for signage of your business. Why were these alter- natives rejected? The purpose of the Code is to establish standards for signs so that the streets of Tukwila appear orderly and safety is increased by minimizing duffer and distraction. RESPONSE: The sign, as proposed, has been scaled down in size as well as being changed to a glow cube versus bulb sign to mitigate any negative impacts that it could potentially have. The intent of the sign is to inform the public and not to present a commercial message. NERIE0 JAN 28 1991 C` S ()F 'TUKv,ri�A • • SIGN CODE VARIANCE ( PLICATION Page 5 F. That granting of the variance shall result in greater convenience to the public in identifying the business location for which a sign code variance is sought. RESPONSE: As previously mentioned, the sign will result in increasing information to the Community that will allow them to attend activities at the high school, and therefore mitigate traffic. Due to the fact that the South Central School District has two schools on the campus, this sign will enable the District to inform Community memebers about locations of activities, parking locations as well as defining the locations of the two schools. G. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a public nuisance or ad- versely affect the public safety. Example: Would granting the variance result in a sign which interferes with traffic and street improvements, signage and traffic flows? RESPONSE: The variance will not constitute a public nuisance. Public safety can be, in fact, enhanced by noting on the sign such items as: posted speed limits, current road conditions such as ice and fog, etc. JAN 28 199 CITY OF TUKvvILA 1 PLAM , UN( DEPT,_ __.