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1040 ANDOVER PARK WEST
GARFIELD TRANSFER
41 sy City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
cr, Tukwila Washington 98188
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Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Minutes of the regular January meeting, 4 January 1979.
The regular January Meeting was called to order by Chairman Duffie at
8:12 p.m. Board members present were Miss Morgan, Mrs. Rinehart, Mr. Duffie
and Mr. Goe. Al Pieper and Linda.Stansfield representing the Building
Division and Roger •Blaylock representing the Planning Division were present.
Chairman Duffie called for approval of the minutes dated 7 December 1978.
MOTION BY MISS MORGAN, SECONDED BY MR. GOE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
7 DECEMBER 1978. MOTION CARRIED.
FIELD TRANSFER /VARIANCE TO PARKING REIUIREME /MF #78 -38 -V
Mr. Blaylock informed the Board that Garfield Transfer had withdrawn
their application for a variance. Garfield Associates was constructing
a facility in Renton that would house both Garfield Transfer and Strains
Transportation.
SOUTHCENTER SOUTH INDUSTRIALPARK /SHARED DIRECTIONAL SIGN VARIANCE /MF #78 -43 -V
Mr. Ed Hunt of McCann Construction Company and Mr. Tom Croonquist of Alfred
Croonquist & Associates,- Architects were present representing the applicant,
Corporate Investors.
The staff report and background information was presented by Mr. Pieper.
He also read the letter denying the original request of McCann Construction
Company for a sign permit.
Chairman Duffie opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Hunt explained the
reasons why they believed a sign of the size requested was necessary.
The Board discussed at length the.•intended size, shape, location, style,
and function of the shared directional sign. The traffic hazard problem
and other methods of signing were discussed.
The general consensus of the Board members was that an adequate review
of the variance request could not be completed until the interrelationships
of design, size, number of tenants, location and function of the sign were
formally presented by the developer. The staff would then review the proposal
and specifically look at alternatives.
4 January 1979
CITY OF TUKWILA
PLANNING DIVISION
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM I V A : Variance to Parking Requirement - Garfield Transfer
REQUEST: Variance from off - street parking requirement
(Section 18.56.180 TMC)
.APPLICANT: Garfield Transfer Co,, Inc.
1040 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA 98188
LOCATION: 1040 Andover Park West
SIZE: 126,000 square foot warehouse
ZONE: C -M, Industrial Park District
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Light industrial
INTRODUCTION:
8:00 P.M.
The normal intent of a variance is to "take care of a special situation
that cannot be dealt with in the ordinance without making it unduly com-
plicated." The Planning Commission has granted a Conditional Use Permit
to Garfield Transfer conditioned on obtaining a variance of the auto-
mobile parking requirement. Tukwila Municipal Code 18.56.180 states,
"all industrial buildings hereafter erected, and all buildings converted
to such use or occupancy, shall provide on the premises, one off - street
parking space for each two employees or one thousand square feet of •
building area (whichever is the greater), plus one parking space for
each temporary occupant during normal business hours, to be certified
by the owner of the building."
FINDINGS:
1. The building at 1040 Andover Park West was built by Cabot, Cabot,
and Forbes for a warehouse facility.
The 126,000 square foot building has 138 parking spaces for auto-
mobiles, plus loading and maneuvering areas in front of the loading
docks as per requirements of Tukwila Municipal Code 18.56.180 and
18.56.210.
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Staff Report 4 January 1979
3. Strains Transportation, the parent company of Garfield Transfer,
purchased the facility and began operation on June 1, 1977, as an
auto freight warehouse.
4. Garfield Transfer began operation from the site on January 3, 1978.
5. On September 21, 1978, the Board of Adjustment determined that Garfield
Transfer was operating as a "truck terminal."
6. On September 28, 197S, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional
Use Permit for Garfield Transfer to operate a "truck terminal."
The Craig Corporation leases 21,000 square feet in the northwest corner
of the building. Their offices and service center occupies 4,000 square
feet, the remaining area is warehouse storage.
8. Minimum parking required for the Craig Corporation per Tukwila Municipal
Code 18.56.160 and 18.56.180 is 30 spaces. Only 22 spaces are leased
to the Craig Corporation by Strains Transportation.
9. Strains Transportation and Garfield Transfer jointly employ approximately
30 employees.
10. United Parcel Service and Lincoln Moving and Storage are similar uses
in the immediate vicinity.
CRITERIA FOR GRANTING VARIANCE /CONCLUSIONS:
1. The variance shall not c::ns ;itu:e a Grant of special privilege incon-
sistent with the Zimitct:.on upon uses of other properties in the vicinity
and in the zone in which the property on behalf of which the application
was filed is located;
Conclusion: The United Parcel Service and Lincoln Moving and Storage
facilities were specifically designed for use as truck terminals,
providing truck storage areas in addition to the required automobile
parking. Allowing Garfield Transfer to provide less parking than
required of other similar uses in the vicinity gives them an unfair
economic advantage not enjoyed by others and will be granting of
special privileges.
2 That such variance is necessary because of special circumstances relating
to the size, shape, topography, location or surrounding 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;
Conclusion: The special circumstances relate to the building size and
location on the subject property. No :1exibility of site design
remained after the construction of the building for a change in use
to a truck terminal. Therefore, it would provide the owner with use
rights and privileges not permitted other properties in the vicinity.
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Staff Report 4 .January 1979
3. :hat the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the
actions of the applicant;
Conclusion: Strains Transportation purchased the building and property
realizing the scope of their business needs. Therefore, the special
conditions and circumstances are a result of their own actions.
4. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental
70 the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in
the vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is situated;
Conclusion: The Planning Commission has determined that the use will
not materially injure the appropriate use of neighboring property.
Therefore, it must be assumed that the conditions of their approval
would mitigate any use which is materially detrimental to the public
we lfare.
5. _he authorization of such variance will not adversely affect the imple-
' ntation of the comprehensive land use plan;
Conclusion: The Comprehensive Plan specifically addresses on -site
parking for industrial uses in both Policy 7 of Objective 1 and Policy 4
of Objective 2.
Policy 7 - Objective 1 (page 621
"Promote adequate provisions for parking for all land uses."
Policy 4 - Objective 2 ,page 63)
"Discourage any changes from industrial or warehousing land uses unless
there is reasonable provision for parking demand."
Both policies use the words "adequate" and "reasonable." Therefore, a
special use would have to consider its own peculiar parking demands.
The Planning Commission considered those parking demands when reviewing
the Conditional Use Permit.
6. That the granting of such a variance is necessary for the preservation
anw enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant possessed
.y the owners of other properties in the same zone or vicinity.
(Ord. 889 023, 1974: Ord. 608 .s1(1), 1970.)
Conclusion: The property rights with the construction of the building
on the site were limited. Other facilities operating as "truck terminal"
in the vicinity do not enjoy a reduced automobile parking requirement.
SUM1L&RY:
The conclusions for criteria No. 1, 2, 3, and 6 do not support the granting
of a variance. Criteria No. 4 and 5 do support the variance request.
fECON1' 1ENDATION:
The staff recommends that the Board of Adjustment deny the request based
on the above findings and conclusions.
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APPLICANT TO ANSWER ALL THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MEATLY AND ACCURATELY:
Name Garfield Transfer Co. Inc. Address 1040 Andover Park W.
Tukwila, Washington
Property Petitioned for variance is located on
between Minkler Blvd and
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF ,PROPER.TY,
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What are the uses you propose to develop on this property? TO CONVERT AUTOMOBILE
- PARKING STALLS, WHICH WE DO NOT NEED, TO TRUCK AND TRAILER STORAGE.
Number of permanent off - street parking spaces that will be provided on property?
137
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
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Planning Commission Action
City Council Action
Ordinance No. & Date
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Telephone No, 575 3023
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2. What provisions will be made to provide for necessary street widening td
minimum mum standards? N()NF NF.FT]F1�
3. What provisions will be made for adequate sewer and water service?
_NONE NEEDED
4. Any other comments which the petitioner feels are appropriate
5. What hardship exists makinin,this variance necessary? THF i i mc] ,p1c_,Lv
Form B
NOTICE TO APPLICANT: The following factors are con-
sidered in reclassifying property or modifying regula-
tions. Evidence or additional information you desire
to submit to substantiate your request may be attached
to this sheet. (See application Procedure sheet Item
No. 2 for specific minimum requirements.)
1. What provisions will be'•made to screen adjacent and surrounding property from ny
imcompatible effects which may arise as a result of the proposed land use classification
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