HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 85-21-V - PITNEY BOWES - VARIANCE85-21-v
116 andover park east
PITNEY BOWES VARIANCE
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DIVISION
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
85 -21 -4: PITNEY BOWESP, INC.
AGENDA ITEM
INTRODUCTION
Pitney Bowes, Inc. proposes a 2,600 square foot addition to the east side of their
existing building at 116 Andover Park East. Because the addition encroaches 9
feet into the required building setback and reduces required landscaping by 7
feet, variances are required. The Planning Commission on May 9, 1985, approved
the design of the addition subject to the variances being granted (DR- 05 -85). In
addition a Shoreline Management Permit is required and is being processed
(85- 11 -SMP).
The attached site plan (Exhibit A) shows the proposed two story addition to be
located 41 feet from the eastern property line along James Christensen Road.
According to TMC 18.50 and 18.50.070(C), a building setback of 50 feet is required
along this portion of the property. Therefore, a 9 foot variance is required.
Landscaping requirements of TMC 18.50.020 stipulate 15 feet of landscaping along
the east border of the property. The applicant proposes 8 feet of landscaping
which requires a 7 -foot variance.
Planned improvements in the right -of -way of James Christensen Road do not include
a sidewalk on the west side of the road (Exhibit B). The right -of -way is very
irregular at the southeast corner of the site near the area of the variances.
1. Variance criteria TMC 18.72.020(1): The variance shall not constitute a grant
of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other pro-
perties in the vicinity and in the zone in which the property on behalf of
which the application was filed is located.
Findings
Existing buildings in the area are located at various distances from James
Christensen Road. The southerly neighboring building lies approximately 16 feet
from the property line. The northerly neighboring building is set back approxima-
tely 35 feet from the right -of -way.
Compliance with landscaping requirements exists to various extents in theis area.
The southerly neighboring building has nearly 15 feet of landscaping and is pro-
bably conforming. The northerly neighboring buildings have either none or up to 5
feet of landscaping on their properties. On May 9, 1985, the Planning Commission
Page -2-
Board of Adjustment
85 -21 -4: PITNEY BOWES, INC.
May g , 1985
approved the existing landscaping on the subject property along the existing
parking lot area next to James Christensen Road. This landscaping is less than 5
feet wide.
Conclusions
Due to the existing building locations and extent of landscaping, the variances do
not appear to "...grant a special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon
uses of other properties in the vicinity..." (TMC 18.72.020(1)). The 41 -foot
building setback is greater than most of the setbacks of existing buildings in the
immediate vicinity. The proposed 8 feet of landscaping is more than the majority
of existing properties in the immediate vicinity have provided.
2. Variance criteria TMC 18.72.020(2): The variance is necessary because of spe-
cial circumstances relating to the size, shape, topography, location or
surrounding of the subject property in order 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:
Findings
The existing Pitney Bowes building is located a minimum of 66 feet from James
Christensen Road. Except for the existing parking lot, this 66 -foot area is
planted in grass. As part of the 26 -foot addition to the building the grass area
will be replaced by a curbcut and more parking, except for a proposed 8 -foot
landscaping strip along the street. More landscaping will be provided along the
southeasterly portion of the site in the area of a jog in the public right -of -way
of James Christensen Road. Generally, the property is level and almost square in
shape. Parking requirements of the Zoning Code are met on the site. The
Christensen Greenbelt Trail and Green River are located easterly of and adjacent
to the street. Approximately the easterly 130 feet of the property lies in the
Green River Shoreline environment.
Conclusions
The right -of -way of James Christensen Road reduces the amount of an addition to
the existing building. However, this restraint only precludes a squared off
corner of an addition. Still possible within setback requirements is an addition
with an angled edge - a reduction of about 10 feet of the proposal. Such a reduc-
tion is outside of the full objective of the addition desired by the applicant.
On the other hand, the reduction substantially accomplishes this scope while con-
forming with zoning requirements.
A site plan has been approved which provides the necessary landscaping (Exhibit
C). The applicant's dissatisfaction with the plan lies in the desire for parking
Page -3-
Board of Adjustment
85 -21 -4: PITNEY BOWES, INC.
May , 1985
/. ,.
beyond the Zoning Code requirements. As much parking as possible is desired on
the property. Therefore, the revised site plan (Exhibit A) is proposed.
Based upon the circumstances of the property it appears that the requested varian-
ces are largely due to the applicant's wishes instead of physical "special cir-
cumstances" (TMC 18.71.010(2)). The shape of the property constrains the shape of
the addition, but does not substantially impede or reduce the addition. Parking
problems can be reduced by means of carpooling, vanpooling, work hour scheduling,
leasing off - premises parking space, etc. Due to the easterly adjacent Green River
shoreline environment and Christensen Greenbelt Trail, the loss of the landscaping
amenity on the site would conflict with the public interest and Shoreline Master
Plan.
3. Variance criteria TMC 18.72.020(3): The granting of such variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or
improvements in the vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is
situated.
Findings
James Christensen Road currently lies. approximately 5 - 26 feet from the
right -of- way /property line. (The right -of -way jogs 21 feet into the road at the
southeast corner of the property). This area of the road is planted in grass and
contains an open drainage ditch. Planned improvements of the street will reduce
the area by 0 to 21 feet. The Christensen Greenbelt Trail and Green River are
located easterly of and adjacent to the street. Approximately the easterly 130
feet of the property lies in the Green River Shoreline Environment.
Conclusions
Sufficient separation will occur between the proposal and the existing and
expanded street. Reduction of the building setback to 41 feet and the landscaping
area to 8 feet will not produce potential injury or detriment to motorists but may
be detrimental or injurious to the public along the Green River and Christensen
Greenbelt Trail properties (TMC 18.72.020(3)).
4. Variance criteria TMC 18.72.020(4): The authorization of such variance will
not adversely affect the implementation of the comprehensive land use policy
plan.
Findings
The following goals and policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan apply:
Page -4-
Board of Adjustment
85 -21 -4: PITNEY BOWES, INC.
May , 1985
"...strike a balance between economy and environment. While the City should
encourage development and strive to provide a health economic climate, it
should be sensitive to the natural limitations and hazards imposed by the phy-
sical environment and the tremendous natural amenities which that environment
affords." (Goal 5, p. 12)
"Gauge development of the land in a manner suitable to the natural
environment." (Goal 1, p. 15)
"Use and preserve the natural features and resources of the physical environ-
ment in a wise and posterity- oriented manner." (Goal 2, p. 15)
"Protect and enhance the natural amenities and aesthetic resources of the
Tukwila area for the public's welfare." (Goal 3, p. 15)
"Provide vivid, diverse open space experiences which fit easily into the pat-
tern of daily life." (Goal 2, p. 16)
"Recognize the aesthetic, environmental, and use benefits of vegetation and
promote its retention and installation." (Objective 1, p. 24)
"Allow for the location of new commercial and industrial areas and the expan-
sion of existing ones when this expansion is compatible with surrounding land
use and not detrimental to the public welfare." (Policy 2, p. 60)
"Promote adequate provisions for parking for all land uses."
(Policy 7, p. 62)
"Discourage any changes from industrial or warehousing land uses unless there
is reasonable provision for parking demand." (Policy 4, p. 63)
Since the property lies within the Shoreline Management Act jurisdiction, the
following portions of the Tukwila Shoreline Master Plan apply:
"Promote reasonable and appropriate use of the shorelines which will promote
and enhance public interest." (Goal 1, p. 4.1)
"Maintain a high quality of environment along the shorelines of Tukwila."
(Goal 5, p. 4.1)
"Encourage economic development along shorelines that will enhance the quality
of life for the residents of Tukwila with minimum disruption of the
environment." (Goal 1, 4.2)
"Encourage economic development along shorelines that will result in long -term
over short -term benefits for the river shoreline." (Goal 2, p. 4.2)
Page -5-
Board of Adjustment
85 -21 -4: PITNEY BOWES, INC.
May , 1985
Conclusions
"Recognize the quality of the existing economic activities along the river and
discourage any future economic activities that may be of less quality."
(Goal 3, p. 4.2)
"Commercial /industrial development along the shorelines should not favor out-
side interests at the expense of the local population." (Policy 1, p. 4.2)
"Determine and consider the visual impact that the commercial /industrial deve-
lopment will have on the surrounding area." (Policy 4, p. 4.2)
"Encourage appropriate development in suitable locations without diminishing
the quality of environment along the shorelines of the river." (Goal 1, p.
4.6)
"Shoreline activities should be consistent with the overall goals for develop-
ment along the river." (Goal 2, p. 4.6)
"Aesthetic considerations should be encouraged when contemplating a new deve-
lopment, redevelopment of existing facilities or for general enhancement of
shoreline areas." (Policy 3, p. 4.6)
"The use does not conflict with the goals and policies of the Master Program
or the intent of the Shoreline Management Act." (Regulation 2, p. 6.1)
Conclusions
The long term impact of the proposal on the shoreline environment is of reduction
in the aesthetic quality, public welfare and interest and quality of life. Open
space and landscaping around developments in the shoreline area are important ele-
ments of a quality shoreline environment and overall image of the City.
Therefore, the proposal does affect adversely certain policies and conflicts with
TMC 18.72.020(4).
5. Variance criteria TMC 18.72.020(5): "The granting of such variance is
necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right
of the applicant possessed by the owners of other properties in the same zone
or vicinity."
Findings
At sometime in the past other buildings in the vicinity were permitted at less
than the currently required building setback. This has not occurred since adoption
of the current 1982 Zoning Code. Expansion of the existing building can be
accomplished, but at 9 feet less than desired.
:'
..� ........,
SUPPLEMENT
FINDINGS
5. The proposed building is setback.41 feet from the east property line. Per
TMC 18.50 and 18.50.070(C) a setback of 50 feet is required. Therefore a
variance is required.
6. Existing landscaping along the north and east property line is nonexistent
in the area of the existing parking lot. TMC 18.50.020 requires 5 feet of
landscaping along the north side and 15 feet of landscaping along the
east side of the property. This nonconforming situation is required by
TMC 18.070.090 to be resolved by the Board of Architectural Review based
upon whether or not the proposal adequately screens or buffers "use
incompatibilities ", softens the "barren appearance" of parking areas,
and /or enhances the "premises appropriate to the use district and location
of the site. ". A parking lot and office building abuts the northerly
property line. Christensed Road and the Green River abut the easterly
property line.
7. The applicant has indicated an intent to pursue a variance from the 15
foot landscaping requirement along Christensen Road in order to revise .
the proposed site plan to accomodate additional parking. This will
require review via a separate application by the Board of Adjustment.
SUPPLEMENT
CONCLUSIONS
7. Existing and proposed uses in the building require 33 parking stalls based
upon the Zoning Code. A total of 75 parking spaces will be provided. While
the 33 stalls reflects the minimum requirement, the applicant is entitled
to exceed the minimum requirement. In this instance the extra parking
diminishes or precludes compliance with the requirements of 5 feet of
landscaping along the northerly property line and 15 feet of landscaping
along the easterly property line. This is the classic debate of parking
versus landscaping. Since nonconforming landscaping exists, the
proposed landscaping must "substantially conform" to the landscaping
requirements (TMC 18.70.090). Therefore the issue is whether or not
a. no landscaping along the north property line, and
b. 1 to 5 feet of landscaping along the east property line
"substantially conforms" to the 5 foot and 15 foot landscaping req-
uirements respectively.
Staff's opinion is that the proposal does not substantially conform since
the amount of provided landscaping is significantly less than the
minimum requirements. Additional depth of landscaping and the addition of .
trees would more constitute substantial conformance.
To add more landscaping would require the site plan to be revised,
thereby either limiting access on the site or reducing the number of
parking stalls. At first glance it appears that the most palatable
solution is revising the internal circulation on the site to providing
one -way access. However, this may create some difficulty at the access
points to the site.
8. The provision of required landscaping will more adequately buffer the
existing parking lot from the existing northerly abutting parking lot
and from the easterly Green River Shoreline environment. This kind of
transition between uses would be more in keeping with the Shoreline
Master Plan of the City.'
Additional landscaping will substantially soften the existing relatively
barren appearance of the existing parking lot along the northerly and
easterly borders of the site.
Such landscaping will appropriately enhance the immediate area by
adding landscaping where only grass now exists. Landscaping will be
more appropriate relative to more recent development in the area,
particularly south of the property.
9. A variance from the 15 foot landscaping requirement along Christensed
Road should be accomodated for in the Board of Architecture Review's
decision. Since the applicant proposes landscaping along the east
property line in the area of the addition to allow for the variance,
the Board may wish to include in its decision approval of less landscaping
per the approved plan if the variance is granted. This would preclude the
applicant from returning to the Board for review of the revised landscaping.
SUPPLEMENT
REVISED PRELIMINARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the above staff preliminarily recommends that the Board of
Architecture Review approve the application subject to:
1. Providing 5 -foot landscaping area along the south and north sides of the
property consisting of at least 2 inch caliper trees planted at 10 -foot
spacing with 4 evergreen shrubs plus other groundcover planted between
the trees per review and approval of the Planning Department.
2. Approval of a variance from the building setback requirements.
3. Compliance with the Sidewalk Ordinance.
4. Providing 15 -foot landscaping area along the east side of the property
consisting of at least 2 inch caliper trees planted at 10 -foot spacing
with 4 evergreen shrubs plus other groundcover planted between the trees
per review and approval of the Planning Department /
5. Provision of an automatic irrigation system.
6. Conformance with applicable City ordinances and regulations.
'Z'??f: • •
C.M.ST e& P R.R.
Culvert
%CHOI
ILI
4.`
BURLINGTON NORTHERN
I 4 4 I I I 1 4
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE ST PAUL AND PA
riL S-I
0 3)
ANDOVER
0
-r-I
ANDOVIEK PO" OAST
PITNEY- BOWES ADDITION
IUD 5-12-OS
0
0
0
0
PLANT LIST
SYMBOL 4EI4US
LAVA AS REO. AS REIS COAT.
HVPERRAIPI CALIY144 COMP** 57 J44.1.watt • • • • • are.
4.1 ATAULA Atta"
itmooOotowippa 4401:4411401164
Y 1A414414 TI415 1.414121714US
P - I •lo011.11* rRA.Se4.1 TINIA
T - 1 AMAREAPI ARIOINIATAZ 4 5
A■I acOR 44411141
tgara.
MOUTON 1D Or 1511PJCP-0
.C1.1 ALL new 1:11$05(APP4O
AND D051414110 Of sown.
' Clus•rma TRIFA
OmatiMer. sasues
COMMON NANG OUANnTv 51Z4 SMICIN4
Pero matt!
4 tam..
IS I 4111... 5'8s.
I I GM.. 3
33 SW-
11 EzfAIC
MMNOWEI
MAY
13 19851
CITY OF T11:61VILA
PLANNING nEPT.
1-
co
site plan pitney bowes addition
howe engineering
MENOWIR
MAY 13 1985
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DEPT.
zz
EXHIBIT "A"
PITNEY —BOWES
ADDITION
VARIANCE
w
1
i
•
..
P /TNEY 8o('
MIE BEE
MAY 13 1985
t
Existing Cement
is Curb a Sidewalk
?Al
. op .3 Rod
%n E..' /o.-7 .5 %.:
f Sa.fr B,' c
'"/. 24 6;
Ex U6. Te/
pCPt'
g ro
H z
H
O F
0
6 ° Conc. Carl
. —... - i
50
-
i?
R. 0 W Delo o.
&etch Existing Trolls
Begin of Pavement
Removal
- 547 1 n *pressed
Curb
'5ta J-C 10
B rea
I SYo. / +00 A.
M Cherr
re*.
Exiatin9 Qoia Is
4` , .,• Concrete Cu�4/ Gutter
R • /61' Typ. 2;..
b 1 Gut/sr, Asphalt �^
Remove E ist� Sign
oving Limit (Typ.) ,A l Retur to City o/ 7ukwi /o
"Canc. art
FA - 11' '*** 44vir
ilel
R =45
.....•• Gobion T
B�
• ,... C ori Sides /k /Troi /
Sta. J-C 3 t94.60PC.
V; .
ae9in Gobion tiibbi - Contour Grade to Maintain
510• ✓ C 2.20 (24.501 t•) 'Dike Continuity
6of'o tt,k End Gobion Cribbing
terave ( Reset • Ste J-C 5 */0 (3000'R
Sto. T -R /5 +67.00
Begin 7-R Line
Orove/ &c kfi // to
James Chri #ensee Rd
Notch E.ristin9 Ground
.50 0 /00
Sca la• / ° - 50'
. J- CS'
En of Prefect
Match Roadway
by others
Stn. J -f •-
Sta. J-C 7
6 ° C()nC•
/50
St& T -R
41
1
••■ 0 .4•4
- r
3 N 1.41E5
Itefftia.01.6 Cita,
t MAMMA AU.
IV 206441N PATC
I C=!7) '
PLAT 41161111.1
COML. 9■01.66.4 6,
- "
OUP,"
NO 600
NA.S. •••■
,,
13k1SI 1111.4
eldrotot
saw £$C sz
•Sruqr&
..0411 t
/1".4.11•1
r
I
I
I I
ral
owe/ exo4
tos,■•••
.e.•4 .•
5e0.
A-0
co.. To !FAA'
*Am V .6.6.1..
■
t21 I)
4 At-40oVelk PARK. EAST
SIT PLAN
---1111.60v/
l.0•47114.
1.1.4/Plosvm olota
Pas. ,aVills.811.
mall' ~am
6641,1116
2.0
14,11 0 _N6511114
1616./.16
eAmv....•11#4.1
=Gott:31144.1G LAN41715C44.11.4
MTN * 4O ruk04eC7 (CITY
11.14v411.16)
, •
15 LI0
q l i .... ,. , ,r,- - e olmulse
• tll.• 96.11COP 111116116.6,-
4
• , , .ate•
NW
\ •,,y, ..4•4140
•
ilrgroLtrao..■:_el! • . ,
"•••••7!. • '
/ /./
/- /IL erri /
/ • • isitoroaliv Ol'aulLY
.AA
, on. •21.
60611.. 0•46
EXI5T. 2. 5To WARUIOUSE
OFFICE:. EUILD11-1Cf
fitMet_ .
f
- ) „so
/Am c414• -§
4 rat,azzy
4 /
4 to.rit •
1
••••
M."
•
. 24 411.A.4 00■1•4
,ouT11116.
r
P=1
_3•r•te
•
mapPJ raVars
AU*. kos
TUIC.WILA4 104■■
COOS
• 114
I • Am Urea JULM■•••• &NT
111 CC,/
/ 1 GOr•C. MARA ,
6.6101611111
47/ New 4,14 fuse.. 4
k.cualt.er Ates *4144 fleift a—
ta.
•
(61).15 1.•41, oce.b,c, oulara
Zo.o'
)
I Haw custi.
.164
_01
rs.$)
REVISED
:;.-...:..• -•:-..- ,..=•,•:4•• - -',:..z.. -z.•..1...,....-: .... •-:',-. ,- -,.:-. ,, , , -"- - . - -...:i"..T.-..- ..:‘....4.4:-: ..:,-- - ,...-- • ; • - .-- -..1 — $-•::,-;4: "....-- -..-- , ' , .,.. .. ... .•: ,..:., .......,,,,
_...
le
lem a'
STOO.M.I
22G•
/11.1111'.
AHAOVE . = -PARK EAST
ADDITION
SPIM//CT Dl1.
1111E. 4..w -0s
L -I
{
co
1
x
w
CITY OF TUKWILA
Central Permit System
MASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOAM
EMEND
MAY 221985
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DEPT.
PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY OR TYPE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION-INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT EE
ACCEPTED FOR PROCESSING.
SECTION I: GENERAL DATA
TYPE OF APPLICATION: OSSIP CI R r OEWIDIV1SION
O CONDITIONAL OUNCLASS.
COVARIANCE
Og P NN T S Orno OPMYO. 2 IWIISAN
.O M CO. or /► 'PLAN
EON1NS AMENDMENT
1) APPLICANT: NAME Walter Guldi Agent fnr nwnor TELEPHONE ( 206 ) (24 -9150
ADDRESS 505 18th Ave. Kirkland, Wa. ZIP 98033
a) PROP. OWNER: NAME Pitney Bowes, Inc. TELEPHONE (203 ) 356 -5077
ADDRESS Walter H, Wheeler Jr. Drive, Stamford Ct. ZIP 06926
3) PROJECT LOCATION: (STREET ADDRESS. GEOGRAPHIC. LOT /BLOCK) 116 Andover Park East
SECTION 11: PROJECT INFORMATION
4) DESCRIBE OR I EFLY THE PROJECT YOU PROPOSE. Two s tort' Jddi trop and j nteti or @l terati on
to existing office / warehouse building
E) ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION: FROM 6 -1 -85
d) WILL PROJECT BE DEVELOPED .1 N PHASES? O YES MHO
7) PROJECT STATISTICS:
A) ACREAGE OF PROJECT SITE:
B)' FLOORS OF CONSTRUCTION:
C) SITE UTILIZATION:
ZON I NG DES I GAT I ON
COMP. PLAN DESIGNATION
BUILDING FOOTPRINT AREA
LANDSCAPE AREA
PAVING AREA
TOTAL PARKING STALLS:
- STANDARD SIZE
- COMPACT SIZE
- HANDICAPPED SIZE
TOTAL LOADING SPACES
AVER. SLOPE OF PARKING AREA
AVER. SLOPE OF SITE
NET GROSS 1.23
TOTAL N FLOORS 2 1NCLUDES
TOTAL GROSS 23,300 INCLUDES
FLOOR AREA
EXISTING PROPOSED
CM CM
Linht Industrial
9700 a 12300 o
10000 o 9000 a
26450 a 32350 a
2%
2%
63
0
0
1
75
0
0
2
2%
2%
TO 11 -1 -85
IF YES. DESCRIBE:
EASEMENTS
O BASEMm4T OMEZZANINE
SASEMDIT OMEZZANINC
NOTES
0) 1S THIS SITE DESIGNATED FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ON THE CITY'S ENVIRONMENTAL BASE
MAP? DYES ONO
SECTION III: APPLICANT'S AFFIDAVIT
v 1 ee/t :1)L 1"4u4t r , BEING G:ILY SWORN, DECLARE THAT 1 AM THE
CONTRACT PURCHASER OR OWNER OF THE PROPERTY INVOLVED IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT THE FORE-
GOING STATEMENTS AND ANSWERS HEREIN CONTAINED AND THE 1NFORMATI EREWITH SUMMITTED ARE IN
ALL RESPECTS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE /1ND
SUBSCRIBED gq Y ANDSWORN BEFORE ME
THIS p1 j 7- DAY OF
LAI a. ripme
NOT+Ry DL 1 C 1 N AND FOR THE STATE
RESIDING AT on
DATE gr
TURE OF CON T11 i T PURCHASER OR OWNER)
MARGUERITA A. SALERNO
0A7nne et`cw*" NOTARY PUBLIC
7 .- (VA' COMMISSION EXPIRES MAR. 31, 1989
EXHIBIT D
•
CITY OF TUKWILA
Central Permit System
' MASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
1) TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TWIC) SECTI
18.50.070(C) - Setback
and
2) DESCRIBE THE VARIANCE ACTION WHICH YOU
'.Ld30 JNINNV1d
V11Mxni 10 A113
[se6t t AIM
P RE
ARE
EQUESTING VARIANCE:
18.50.020 - 15' landscape buffer
REQUESTING :1. Vary the setback fran James
. Christensen Rd. to 40' 2.vary the landscape buffer on J.C.Rd. to 5'.
S C H E D U L E
LAND USE VARIANCE
3) DESCRIBE THE PRESENT USE OF THE PROPERTY, AND THE PROPOSED USE OF THE PROPERTY IF THE
VARIANCE IS APPROVED:
No change - - Office / Warehouse
DESCRIBE THE MANNER IN WHICH YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE SATISFIES EACH
OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA AS SPECIFIED IN TMC 18.72.020 (ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF'
NECESSARY).
11 THE VARIANCE SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A GRANT OF SPECIAL PRIVILEGE INCONSISTENT WITH THE
LIMITATION UPON USES OF OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE VICINITY AND IN THE DONE IN WHICH THE
PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF WHICH THE APPLICATION WAS FILED IS LOCATED.
RESPO Adjacent buildings have setbacks of 18' &20' fran J.C.Rd.. Nearest landscaping
is 230' north (Texaco) and it is only ,!t-ot 1.
2 ) THE VARIANCE 1S NECESSARY BECAUSE OF SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO THE SIZE, SHAPE,
LOCATION OR SURROUNDING OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN ORDER 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.
RESPONSE: J.C.Rd.(R.O.W.) widens 20' along the east property line (see EXHIBIT A)and
the road plans (At the Public Works Dept.) show 14 -20' of unused R.O.W. (see EXHIBIT B)
3) THE'GRANTING OF SUCH VARIANCE WILL .NOT BE MATERIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC WELFARE
OR INJURIOUS TO THE PROPERTY OR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY AND IN THE ZONE IN WHICH
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS SITUATED.
RESPONSE:When the road is constructed (per plan) the appearance will be a 60' setback
from the roadway, and a landscape buffer 18 -25' wide.
4) THE AUTHORIZATION OF SUCH VARIANCE WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE POLICY PLAN.
RESPONSE: Implementation will not be affected. The visual scale of the setback and
the landscape buffer will exceed the minimum regii rpments
5) THE GRANTING OF SUCH VARIANCE IS NECESSARY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND ENJOYMENT OF A
SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY RIGHT OF THE APPLICANT POSSESSED BY THE OWNERS OF OTHER PROPERTIES
IN THE SAME ZONE OR VICINITY.
RESPONSE: Adjacent property owners enjoy much smaller setbacks and no landscape buffer
along James Christensen Rd.
EXHIBIT: E
TMC 18.72.070 .PROHIBI
• MENT GRANT A VAR I ANCE
ZONE 1NVOLVED, OR ANY
TITLE IN SAID ZONE.
11,!`
Cat, 04; a1N,1 1 1� }tr1
TED V 1 E . ` UNDER � NO 1 TANCES .SHALL . THE BOARD. OF ADJUST
TO P 1 T ,�IJ»E INIlT4 .GE LIY. OR COND 1 T.1 ONALLY PERM 1 TTED 1 N THE
USE EiTRESISLy .OR BY 1MP11 CAT ICN BY: :THE TERMS OF TH
„ } � {
LEGAL
DESCRIPTION:
Pag4 3
..✓..�
MIRIEMM
L AY 1 1985
Order No. 907345
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DEPT,
That portion of the South 100 feet of Tract 5 of Andover Industrial
Park No. 1, as per plat recorded in Volume 66 of Plats, on page 36,
records of King County, lying West of Green River interchange of
Primary State Highway No. 1, as per plat recorded in Volume 2 of
Highway Plats, on page 193, under Recording No. 5399945, records
of King County;
TOGETHER WITH that portion of Tract 6 of said plat, lying Westerly
of said highway;
EXCEPT the South 75 feet of said Tract 6.
More particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of Tract 6 of Andover Industrial
Park No. 1, as per plat recorded in Volume 66 of Plats, on page 36,
records of King County;
thence North 00 °12'09" West along the Easterly margin of 67th
Avenue South a distance of 75 feet to the true point of beginning;
thence continuing North 00 ° 12'09" West a distance of 225.28 feet;
thence North 89 °47'51" East parallel to the Northerly line of
Tract 5 of said plat, a distance of 217.03 feet to the Westerly
margin of Primary State Highway No. 1, being a point on a curve
to the right having a radius of 1185.92 feet, the center of which
bears North 85 °00'25" East;
thence along said curve and highway margin in a Southerly direction
an arc distance of 114.73 feet;
thence South 10 °32'09" East a distance of 66.77 feet;
thence North 79 °27'51" East a distance of 20 feet;
thence South 10 °32'09" East a distance of 52.87 feet to a point
which bears South 89 ° 40'24" East from the true point of beginning;
thence North 89 °40'24" West parallel to the Southerly line of said
Tract 6 a distance of 273.28 feet to the true point of beginning;
Situate in the City of Tukwila, County of King, State of Washington.
• »
e.
0
•
. - 111 lt71��'!$_
(:.ii�I wwir
{
liow ;;;;4.3
_..
p Jvnana nlno%
•
11fllllfll!!l h11l iROMllINNIM!mMINnO
!1vNal* g113914
-..,
NOi1� as J NO 23d
•
•
....ter*
" 110 (•s•a av aa
�1i.'i111I�11���
•
—YAM • 4.
4D
DIRK EAST
P L A HT 057
—§th ie•14.4 A:4* oumntiV Sift
—Uwe 1.•5• • .5 45
S" 1 111.11111(401 CAVIIIIMOM 04.11.1.4 51. • • ? • iv
• • • — 4 7 4g.
• GAL— !fat.
u w.
0
. ALIO&
• PoloolsODOPIN• PopoopiMp.10.1
• V515••44 1l 151•415114.4
nownes. 1•515(I
8-I 4214 1.1011141.
0411REAM •••••r• • 5..
JANDSLAre INAN
_PITNEY- &NIES ADDITION
Inman D
N os ma...*
sle
L- I
Y O'•'. ••••
.td t .rte It
I ` - •C.. 7 - • -• •7J•
N
A : . •••• ∎M7 1Yw/MAV .Y►
II
s Maw 7 \ n\ ,,•
......:"":••••irNILID•iw. 1711•••■
••
soil. a' MM..
ob..a 11.6.111b me
itt
VIW
sz -,..-rrs+ - - `
MNIIIIMINNIP
! Law ••••■•• •µ.0 ••■M! . M •
3 4. TS ••• ..YL MN1,►' ` t
1%4. _
•
.. care ever
SITE PLAIN
`yRiS -rtvc
1 p pAt`
a.
••••T. •r *M
• i W,T.. /. /llf ..
ANDOVER ?AMA. •. EAST
REVISED
e
cwa
•
•
....._a. :••••••••---...' -L • s:•ti- I- • — _ •. ;ra_, —.
.35-A"
CITY OF TUKWILA 15 -0(6
Central Permit System
MASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORM
PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY OR TYPE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION—INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT es
ACCEPTED FOR PROCESSING.
SECTION I: GENERAL DATA
TYPE OF
1) APPLICANT:
A) PROP. OWNER:
APPL 1 CATION : D •s 1 P Dimon? 0 RNDD 1 V 1.1 ON QU 1MM / 7 N ❑ PRD Q PMYD . O I NTI IIY II m o
0 COND 1 T 10NAL DYNU A SR.
® VA RI ANC E
. ❑ CNN. or CO. PLAN
MP WRING NO AMENONENT
NAME Walter fiu1di Apent fnr nwnpr TELEPHONE 1206 ) 624 -9150
ADDREss 505 18th Ave. Kirkland. 1Ja. ZIP 98033
NAME Pitney Bowes, Inc. TELEPHONE 1 203) 356 -5077
ADDRESS Walter H. Wheeler Jr. Drive, Stamford Ct. zip 06926
3) PROJECT LOCATION: (STREET ADDRESS. GEOGRAPHIC, LOT /BLOCK) 116 Andover Park East
SECTION II: PROJECT INFORMATION
4) DESCRIBE aR1EFLY THE PROJECT You PROPOSE. Two story ;addition and intejior alteratign
to existing office / warehouse building
5)
a
7) PROJECT STATISTICS:
A) ACREAGE OF PROJECT SITE:
8) 'FLOORS OF CONSTRUCTION:
a
ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF CONSTRUCT I ON : FROM 6-1-85
WILL PROJECT'BE DEVELOPED IN PHASES? OYES MHO
C) SITE UTILIZATION:
ZONING DESIGNATION
COMP. PLAN DESIGNATION
BUILDING FOOTPRINT AREA
LANDSCAPE AREA
PAVING AREA
TOTAL PARKING STALLS:
- STANDARD 51ZE
- COMPACT SIZE
- HANDICAPPED SIZE
TOTAL LOADING SPACES
AVER. SLOPE OF PARKING AREA
AVER. SLOPE OF SITE
IS THIS SITE DESIGNATED FOR SPECIAL
MAP? ® YES ❑ NO
NET GROSS 1.23
TOTAL I/ FLOORS 2 INCLUDES:
TOTAL GROSS 23,300 INcLuDEs:
FLOOR AREA
EXISTING PROPOSED
CM CM
Light Industrial
9700 0 12300 0
10000 0 9000 a
26450 a 32350 a
LN
2%
63
0
0
1
75
0
0
2
2%
2%
To 11 -1 -85
CONSIDERATION ON THE CITY'S
IF YES, DESCRIBE:
EASEMENTS
SASENENT °MEZZANINE
D SASEMENT °MEZZANINE
NOTES
ENVIRONMENTAL SASE
SECTION III: APPLICANT'S AFFIDAVIT
, BEING DULY SWORN, DECLARE THAT 1 AM THE
CONTRACT PURCHASER OR OWNER OF THE PROPERTY INVOLVED IN THIS APPLICATION AND THAT THE FORE-
GOING STATEMENTS AND ANSWERS HEREIN CONTAINED AND THE INFORMATION HEREWITH SUOMITTED ARE IN
ALL RESPECTS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND ■' EF.
,UBScR 1 UE9 SVIOal1 BEFORE ' ME
THIS /) — 'DAY OF 1
NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND F
RESIDING AT
DATE /
ATE OF WASHINGTON
v
MEOWN$
MAY 13 1985
•r.rww
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DEPT.
TRACT PURCHASE! OR OWNER)