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16500 southcenter parkway
doubletree plaza sign
AGENDA ITEM
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DIVISION
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
.83 -18 -V Doub.letree.Plaza Hotel
November 3, 1983
INTRODUCTION
The Doubletree Plaza Hotel has applied for a variance from Tukwila Municipal Code
19.32.140(A) and 19.32.190(A) to replace the logo, which was removed as a
condition of relocating the Doubletree Plaza Hotel letter sign that was approved
by the Planning Commission May 26, 1983. The logo is proposed to be located at
the north end of the top of the west face of the hotel building and constitutes
a separate, second sign on the west building face. The total sign area exceeds
that permitted for commercial zones but could be approved by the Planning
Commission upon application.
FINDINGS
1) The existing sign on the west building face measures approximately 160 square
feet; total sign area for the westerly face according to Table 1 of
TMC 19.32.140(A) is 150 square feet, unless approved by the Planning
Commission.
2) The exposed building face of the Doubletree Plaza Hotel is setback 295 feet
from the property line; the required setback for this building in the C -P
zone is 75 feet.
3) TMC 19.32.140(A) provides that the sign areas in Table 1 may be increased no
more than 50% for each doubling of the required minimum setback for the wall
upon which a particular sign is to be placed; in this case the Planning
Commission may approve a sign up to 370 square feet.
4) Per TMC 19.32.190(A) each hotel shall be permitted one,(1) building face
mounted sign on each building face of the hotel, which sign shall contain
only the hotel name and /or logo. One face mounted sign already exists on
the west face, and one sign exists on the north face.
5) The applicants desire to replace the logo as a separate, second sign on the
upper west face of the hotel, in conflict with the limitation in
TMC 19.32.190(A) of one sign per each building face of the hotel.
CRITERIA FOR GRANTING A VARIANCE
The following are responses by the applicant and staff to each criteria that
must be met prior to granting a variance from the Sign Code.
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November 3, 1983
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.
Applicant Response: The logo was removed so the sign could be installed. The
sign and logo closer together may have met technical approval of the code, but
adding the logo to the wall meets the spirit and intent of the code.
Staff Response: The intent of TMC 19.32.190(A) is to specifically limit the
number of signs on a given building face to only one, except for a restaurant
operation which is permitted a second sign on the same building face.
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.
Applicant Response: The hotel is the largest commercial building in the area
with many traditional signs. The hotel requires additional recognition as a
special place of business.
Staff Response: TMC 19.32.190 provides for additional recognition of hotels,
but the applicant has not presented special circumstances of physical hardship
denying it use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the
vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located.
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 Response: The logo will add to the appearance of the hotel signs as is
the intent of the code. It will not be overbearing to the visual senses of the
passing public.
Staff Response: The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental
or injurious except as precedent for future requests;incongruous with the purposes
of the Sign Code.
D. That the special conditions and circumstances prompting the variance request
do not result from the action of the applicant.
Applicant Response: A choice was made to have the sign placed at its present
location and logo removed, but subsequent analysis is that the logo enhances the
visual impact of the building and balances with the sign.
Staff Response: At the time of the sign permit application and Planning Commission
review in May, 1982, the applicant was informed that the logo and Doubletree Plaza
Hotel letter sign could be combined into a single sign which the Planning
Commission may approve. The applicant can still make an application to modify the
existing sign to incorporate the logo into a single sign.
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November 3, 1983
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.
Applicant Response: The sign and logo are slightly larger than maximum
requirements; if closer together, may meet the requirement of the code. The
suggested placement makes better balance.
Staff Response: Even though the variance as requested would represent a.
minimum deviation from prescribed regulations, granting it is not consistent
with the stated intent of the Sign Code.
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 Response: The DOUBLETREE logo is becoming a nationally recognized
symbol.
Staff Response: Incorporating the logo into the signage of the hotel may result
in greater convenience to the public in identifying the business location.
G. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a public nuisance or
adversely affect the.publi'c safety.
Applicant Response: Visually more pleasing to passing public without harsh
distraction.
Staff Response: The granting of the variance should not constitute a public
nuisance or adversely affect the public safety except as precedent for future.
requests incongruous with the purposes of the Sign Code.
CONCLUSION
The application does not meet all the criteria necessary for granting a variance
from TMC 19.32.190(A). The applicant does not need a variance from TMC 19.32.140(A)
to increase the existing sign by 102 square feet for the logo, but can make
application to the Planning Commission as prescribed in the same section of the
Sign Code.
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doubLETREE PLAZA HOTEL
doubletree plaza hotel plan
To Geo. Neumann
Subject
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MESSAGE
We did not make application to replace the logo on the building, a small
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procedure that still will be denied before a variance can be requested.
The variance is still proceeding but the staff is required to inform the
board why the sign permit was denied.
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Date QctnhPr 31. 1983
Location of Sign 16500 Southcenter Parkway Zip 98188
Sign Owner DOUBLETREE PLAZA HOTEL Phone
Address 16500 Southcenter Parkway Zip 98188
Contractor Phone
Address Zip
State License No. State Sales Tax No.
Type of Sign: El Single Face Double Face Wall Mounted
Sq. Ft. of All Faces of Sign WI- Temporary Permanant Fee
Estimated Value of Completed Work
Setbacks: Front "Side Side Rear
a Combustible El A.1 on: Private Property
Incombustible Overhanging Setback Line
Electrical D On Premise
1. This application does not constitute a permit to work. WORK IS NOT TO COMMENCE UNTIL
SIGN PERMIT IS POSTED ON PREMISES WHERE WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED.
2. Certification is hereby rendered that no work is to be done except as described and
that all work shall conform to the applicable codes.
3. All sip► containing electric wiring must bear the label of an approved testing agency.
Application Not Approved
SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
' CITY OF TUKWILA
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Si. atur of Applicant Date
Phone 575 -8220
575 -8220
El Free Standing
Application Approved, Permit Required Permit No.
Issued Under the Following Conditions
Signature Date
(Over)
TWO COPIES - CONSTRUCTION PLANS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR SIGN PERMITS
Applicants for sign permits are required to file construction plans, drawn to
scale, for any sign or alteration.
Minimum acceptable plans shall consist of the following:
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A. Identify address, all property lines,, streets.
B. Location. and type of proposed new signs, including any animation or
use of flashing lights.
G.,; Location and type of existing signs.
A. Show footing, connections to building, size of supports and material
used in supports and sign itself.
B. Elevation showing copy to be used on sign, size of sign, sign's rela-
tionship to property lines, easements, setback lines, structures, ground
clearance, total height and clearance from overhead power lines.
The Building Official may require the filing of additional plans or other perti-
nent imformation when, in his opinion, such information is necessary to insure
compliance with this Code.
The person signing the application (either the owner or the person responsible
for the work) shall furnish ALL OF THE ABOVE information. Return all copies
with application to City of Tukwila.
CITY OF Tt ■WILA
Central Permit System
MASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORM
1) SIGN CODE SECTION (TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19) FROM WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING A
VARIANCE: 19.32.140 & 19.32.190
2) DESCRIBE THE VARIANCE ACTION WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING: Add logo to building
face that also includes hotel name.
3 ) DESCRIBE THE AFFECT THAT THE PROPOSED VARIANCE IF GRANTED WOULD HAVE ON THE USE,
APPEARANCE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE VARIANCE IS REQUESTED:
Give balance to the west elevation and visually enhance the appearance, thus
increasing the public awareness as place of business. •
DESCRIBE THE MANNER IN WHICH YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE SATISFIES EACH
OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA AS SPECIFIED IN TMC 19.12.060 (ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF
NECESSARY).
1) THE VARIANCE AS APPROVED SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A GRANT OF SPECIAL PRIVILEGE WHICH IS IN-
CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF THE SIGN CODE NOR WHICH CONTRAVENES THE LIMITATION ON
USE OF. PROPERTY SPECIFIED BY THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION IN WHICH THIS PROPERTY IS
LOCATED.
RESPONSE: The logo was removed so the sign could be installed. The sign and logo
closer together may have met technical approval of the code, but adding the logo
to the wall meets the spirit and intent of the code.
2) 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.
RESPONSE: The hotel is the largest commercial building in the area with many
traditional signs. The hotel requires additional recognition as a special place
of business.
3 ) THAT THE GRANTING OF THE VARIANCE WILL NOT BE MATERIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC WEL-
FARE OR INJURIOUS TO PROPERTY OR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY AND IN THE ZONE IN WHICH
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED.
RESPONSE: The lo •o will add to the a
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code. It will not be overbearing to the visual senses of the passing public.
4 ) . THAT THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES PROMPTING THE VARIANCE REQUEST DO NOT
RESULT FROM THE ACTIONS OF THE APPLICANT.
RESPONSE: A choice was made to have the sign placed at its present location and logo
removed, but subsequent analysis is that the logo enhances the visual impact of the
building and balances with the sign.
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EVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORM CITY OF 'TUI VJIL.A
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APPLICANT: NAME
3) PROJECT
GENERAL DATA
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PROP. OWNER: NAME G J K (' E ,SIG UM r N I 4 en', tr g fe TELEPHONE
ADDRESS
LOCATION: (STREET ADDRESS, GEOGRAPHIC, LOT /BLOCK)
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SECTION II:
PROJECT INFORMATION
DESCRIBE BRIEFLY THE PROJECT YOU. PROPOSE. ?eMovivr . .0 Por[ialfr£ 5 1 / 1 M '3vt O GJeSr'
ia S -. - r-o P /Joe7 j r OARNerz. OF auic.
ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF CONSTRUCTION: FROM / b /9 ) TO
WILL PROJECT BE DEVELOPED.IN PHASES? OYES ONO IF YES,
PROJECT STATISTICS: /
A) ACREAGE OF PROJECT SITE: NET 1�//4 GROSS
B) FLOORS OF CONSTRUCTION: TOTAL# FLOORS NA
TOTAL GROSS ,,//,g
FLOOR AREA
C) SITE UTILIZATION:
ZONING DESIGNATION
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
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IS THIS SITE DESIGNATED FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
MAP? Q YES D NO
SECTION III: APPLICANT'S.AFFIDAVIT
I , cc- 02C 4C i1!Ain MN (eJ/. An; /C , BEING DULY SWORN, DECLARE THAT I AM. 1HE
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 SUBMITTED ARE IN
ALL RESPECTS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWL ..lE AND BELIEF.
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DATE F- 2 - 4 3
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ON THE CITY'S ENVIRONMENTAL BASE
NOTES
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CITY OF TC ;WI LA
Central Permit System
MASTER LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORM
1) SIGN CODE SECTION (TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19) FROM WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING A
VARIANCE: 19.32.140 & 19.32.190
2) DESCRIBE THE VARIANCE ACTION WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING: Add logo to building
face that also includes hotel name.
3 ) DESCRIBE THE AFFECT THAT THE PROPOSED VARIANCE IF GRANTED WOULD HAVE ON THE USE,
APPEARANCE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE VARIANCE IS REQUESTED:
Give balance to the west elevation and visually enhance the appearance, thus
increasing the public awareness as place of business. •
DESCRIBE THE MANNER IN WHICH YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE SATISFIES EACH
OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA AS SPECIFIED IN TMC 19.12.060 (ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF
NECESSARY).
1) THE VARIANCE AS APPROVED SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A GRANT OF SPECIAL PRIVILEGE WHICH IS IN-
CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF THE SIGN CODE NOR WHICH CONTRAVENES THE LIMITATION ON
USE OF. PROPERTY SPECIFIED BY THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION IN WHICH THIS PROPERTY IS
LOCATED.
RESPONSE: The logo was removed so the sign could be installed. The sign and logo
closer together may have met technical approval of the code, but adding the logo
to the wall meets the spirit and intent of the code.
2) 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.
RESPONSE: The hotel is the largest commercial building in the area with many
traditional signs. The hotel requires additional recognition as a special place
of business.
3) THAT THE GRANTING OF THE VARIANCE WILL NOT BE MATERIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC WEL-
FARE OR INJURIOUS TO PROPERTY OR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY AND IN THE ZONE IN WHICH
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED.
RESPONSE: The logo will add to the appearance of the hotel signs as is the intent of the
code. It will not be overbearing to the visual senses of the passing public.
a) THAT THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES PROMPTING THE VARIANCE REQUEST DO NOT
RESULT FROM THE ACTIONS OF THE APPLICANT.
RESPONSE: A choice was made to have the sign placed at its present location and logo
removed, but subsequent analysis is that the logo enhances the visual impact of the
building and balances with the sign.
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THAT THE VARIANCE AS GRANTED REPRESENTS THE LEAST AMOUNT OF DEVIATION FROM PRESCRIBELelh
REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE. VARIANCE IS SOUGHT AND
WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH' THE STATED INTENT OF THIS CODE.
RESPONSE: The sign and logo are slightly larger than maximum requirements i f closer
together, may meet the requirement of the code. The suggested placement makes
better balance.
6) 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: The DOUBLETREE logo is becoming a nationally recognized symbol.
THAT THE GRANTING OF THE VARIANCE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE OR ADVERSELY
AFFECT THE PUBLIC SAFETY.
RESPONSE: Visually more pleasing to passing public without harsh distraction.
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