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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 90-09-SPE - BJSS GROUP - FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL SIGNS90-09-spe 4640 south 144th street 90-9-SPE FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION /BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AUGUST 23, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 8:06 P.M. by Jim Haggerton, Chairman. Members present were Messrs. Haggerton, Hamilton, Kirsop, Gomez, Knudson, Flesher and Malina. Representing the staff were Jack Pace, Vernon Umetsu, and Ann Siegenthaler. In response to the minutes of the August 9, 1990 meeting; Mr. Kirsop noted three typographical errors needing correction. Jack Pace noted there needed to be clarifications made to the conditions which were adopted by the Board regarding the 62nd Ave. Apartments. Condition one, which was to accept attachment EE3, was changed to state that the buildings would be moved back to try and save as many existing trees as possible. Condition two, which was not passed, was removed from the minutes. In condition three, 62nd Ave. was changed to Sunwood Blvd. MR. KNUDSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 9, 1990 MEETING AS AMENDED. MR. FLESHER SECONDED THE MOTION; MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS: There were no comments from any of the citizens. 90 -9 - SPE POSTER HIGH SCHOOL SIGN PLAN Jack Pace reviewed the staff report and noted the staff's concern for the construction materials used in the signs and their lack of detailing. Staff feels the signs should include brick so as to reflect the overall theme of the surrounding buildings. Mr. Aki Sato, Architect for the project: He noted two reasons for using concrete on the signs. The first being in case of • Planning Commission /B.A.R. Meeting Page 2 August 23, 1990 vandalism, the concrete can be cleaned or repaired much more easily than brick. Concrete can be re- painted with a concrete colored paint. The second reason is that the buildings are constructed out of a concrete base which is the same height as the signs. Mr. Hamilton stated his concern that the Board know what the color of the lettering on the signs will be. The proposal made no mention of the letter coloring. He emphasized the fact that once the Board makes their decision approving the sign with various conditions, the coloring could not be changed at a later date. Therefore, the Board needs to know what the coloring will be before providing their approval. Mr. Haggerton closed the public hearing. Mr. Sato said that at this time, he could not say what the coloring of the letters would be; that is a decision to be made by the school administration. Jack Pace suggested that the sign be constructed of concrete and have the Board suggest either black or purple for the lettering color. Mr. Malina asked Jack if there was a material which could be applied to the unfinished concrete to reduce or remove graffiti or vandalism. Jack indicated that the concrete is applied with a sealer which prevents aging and protects it from the weather. Mr. Malina suggested that instead of a white painted concrete slab, some base coat or finished material be applied so that spray paint or ink could be removed easier without having to repaint the sign every year. Jack noted that the color of the sign would be a toned down, off - white color, rather than a bright white. MR. KIRSOP MOVED TO ACCEPT THE SIGN AS PRESENTED WITH THE OPTION OF PURPLE OR BLACK LETTERING, AS CHOSEN BY THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. MR. HAMILTON SECONDED THE MOTION; THE MOTION PASSED WITH ONE OPPOSING VOTE BY MR. HAGGERTON. 90 - 5 - DR: EAGLE HARDWARE Vernon Umetsu reviewed the staff report. He noted that references to Todd Blvd. in the staff report should have actually ATTACHMENTS: City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 (206) 433 -1800 Gary L. VanDusen, Mayor STAFF REPORT to the Planning Commission prepared May 15, 1990 LOCATION: 4640 SOUTH 144TH STREET HEARING DATE: May 24, 1990 FILE NUMBER: 90 -9 -SPE APPLICANT: The BJSS GROUP ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, AIA ( Foster High School) REQUEST: Special permission for two freestanding signs (Section 19.32.120 (B) and 19.32.130 (B)). COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Public Facilities ZONING: R -1 -7.2 SINGLE FAMILY SEPA DETERMINATION: Not applicable. A. Applicant's Letter B. Proposed Sign (To be submitted at meeting) DECISION CRITERIA STAFF REPORT to the Planning Commission II. SINGLE FAMILY ZONES 90- 9 -SPE: FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL Page 2 BACKGROUND FINDINGS The Foster High School received B.A.R. approval in August 1989. The entire school will be torn down and completely rebuilt by the fall of 1991. The (2) two proposed freestanding signs are in conjunction with the new Foster High School. The applicant has provided samples of the projected look of the freestanding signs. The applicant is requesting two freestanding signs. The east sign abuts single family residents and Fire Station # 54. The west sign abuts and single family residents. The applicable Sign Code regulations are listed below in bold, followed by pertinent findings. 19.32.080 (B) Churches, schools, public facilities and approved conditional uses may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs shall be located in the set area or upon the face of the building. Total area of sign or signs shall not exceed thirty -two square feet; maximum height above ground, when in setback area, shall not exceed five feet, and base of sign shall be located in landscaped area. All signs in Subsection 19.32.080 (B) must be approved by the Planning Commission. The applicant is proposing two site signs which each consist of "cast -in" recessed letters in new 3' -0" high concrete fence walls which form the "gate" to the site. The size of each sign would equal an area of 9.75 square feet. Both signs will total 19.50 square feet.. One sign would face 42nd Street and the other sign would face 144th Street (see attachment B). to the Planning Commission CONCLUSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS STAFF REPORT 90- 9 -SPE: FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL Page 3 The maximum sign area for schools abut public facilities is thirty -two square feet and the maximum height above the ground when in setback area shall not exceed five feet. The base of the sign shall be located in landscaped area. The proposed sign lettering will be 3 inches high. The total length for each sign is 13 -feet. They are placed on a 3 -foot high concrete wall. The wall is broken horizontally at one foot above ground and the letters are placed within the remaining 2 -feet. The total area of both signs equals 19.50 square feet. The east sign will be 9.75 square feet and 3' -0" in height. The setback distance is 6' -0" from the property line. The applicant is well under the Sign Code requirements for both square footage and height standards. The entire sign and area will be surrounded by landscaping. The west sign will also be 9.75 square feet and 3' -0" in height. The setback distance is 6' -O" from the property line. The applicant is well under the Sign Code requirements for both square footage and height standards. This sign also will be surrounded by landscaping. As stated by the applicant, the (2) two proposed "cast -in" signs are 9.75 square feet per sign for a total of 19.50 square feet. Both signs would be identification for Foster High School. The new High School has a variety of colors and different types of brick throughout the exterior of the building. The (2) two "cast -in" signs are concrete and not reflective of the design theme used in the new school building. Planning staff recommends the applicant's requested be approved with one condition: The (2) two "cast -in" freestanding signs shall be redesigned to match the same design concept used on the exterior of the new high school building. The signs material shall include brick. Dear Mr. Pace: DCW :ja Mr. Jack Pace, Sr. Planner Department of Community Development City of Tukwila 6200 South Center Boulevard Seattle, WA 98188 RE: Foster High School Site Sign(s) Dean C. Willows, AIA Principal Enclosure The C . ATTACHMENT A BJSS GROUP ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, AIA cc: Dr. Bill Riggs - South Central School District Dwayne Harkness - The BJSS Group .A [MVISION OF THE RJSS GROUP INC. 320 WEST BAY DRIVE SUITE 212.OLYMPIA WA 98502 (206) 943.4650 February 20, 1990 FEB 2 ` 1 990 Enclosed are two (2) blueprints of the design of the proposed exterior site signage for the New Foster High School project for your review and comment. 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