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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 78-43-V - MCCANN DEVELOPMENT - SOUTHCENTER SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK SIGN VARIANCE78-43-V SOUTHCENTER SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK SIGN MCCANN DEVELOPMENT - SOUTHCENTER SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK SIGN VARIANCE McCann Construction Company 950'Andover Park East Tukwila, WA 98188 Attention: Ed Hunt City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor January 26, 1979 The Board of Adjustment, at a meeting held January 23, 1979, approved a variance from Section 19.32.020 of the. Tukwila Municipal Code. The variance has certain restrictions, namely -- setback equal to height of sign; the display portion of the sign to be limited, to four feet by ten feet; the base to be one foot above grade; the sign on the Building 255 site to be removed and no other free standing signs to be located on the subject site plus the eight feet by one hundred feet turn out as proposed in the application for variance. The design of subject sign must be approved by the Planning Commission per T.M.C. Section 19.32.020. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for February 22, 1979. All items to be considered.by the Planning Commission must be submitted to staff for review and recommendations no later than February 8, 1979. Please inform me of your intentions regarding this subject. TUKWILA BUILDING DEPARTMENT AP /ch Al Pieper Building Official City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Minutes of the special January meeting, January 23, 1979. The special January meeting was called to order by Chairman Duffie at 8 :07 p.m. Board members present were Mrs. Altmayer, Miss Morgan, Mrs. Regel, Mr. Duffie, and Mr. Goe. Al Pieper, Tukwila Building Official, was present representing the Building Division. Mrs. Rudolf Regel was appointed to the Board of Adjustment on January 15th by Mayor Bauch upon the resignation of Mrs. Rinehart. SOUTHCENTER SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK /VARIANCE FOR A SHARED'DIRECTIONAL SIGN/ MF #78=43 -V Mr. Ed Hunt of McCann Construction Company representing Corporate Investors, the applicant, was present. Mr. Pieper explained that the applicant had revised the variance request. They were no longer requesting a variance for size, but one for shape. The information had been received on January 19th and the Building Division staff did not have enough time to prepare a formal staff report. Chairman Duffie opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Hunt stated the reasons for revising the application. The Board Members asked Mr. Hunt questions concerning the demensions of the sign and base. Further discussion centered around the setback and heighth of the sign. MOTION BY MR. GOE, SECONDED BY MRS. ALTMAYER, THAT IN CONSIDERING THAT THE TRAFFIC HAZARDS WILL BE REDUCED BY THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRAFFIC TURN OUT, THAT THE SIZE OF THE INDUSTRIAL PARK INCLUDES 80 OR MORE TENANTS AND THAT THE INCLUSION OF A MAP ALONG WITH THE TENANT DIRECTORY FOR SUCH A GROUP OF TENANTS WOULD REQUIRE THE MAXIMUM SIGNING SURFACE, I MOVE THAT A VARIANCE FROM THE DEFINED TEN (10) FOOT HIGH AND FOUR (4) FOOT WIDE BE FOUR (4) FOOT HIGH AND TEN (10) FOOT WIDE OF SIGNING SURFACE IN ADDITION TO THE MAXIMUM BASE HEIGHT OF ONE (1) FOOT ABOVE AVERAGE GRADE WITH A SINGLE SIGNING SURFACE, (1) THAT THE DEVELOPER MEET ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 19; (2) THAT THE TRAFFICE TURNOUT BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE ERECTION OF THE SHARED DIRECTIONAL SIGN: (3) THAT NO FURTHER FREE STANDING SIGNS BE ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY SITE; AND, (4) THAT THE TEMPORARY SIGN FOR SOUTHCENTER SOUTH ON THE PROPERTY SITE OF BUILDING 255 BE REMOVED MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Minutes of the regular January meeting, 4 January 1979. MOTION BY MISS MORGAN, SECONDED BY MR. GOE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 7 DECEMBER 1978. MOTION CARRIED. GARFIELD TRANSFER /VARIANCE TO PARKING REQUIREMENT /MF #78 -38 -V City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 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. 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. SOUT HCENTER SOUTH INDUSTRIALPARK /SHARED DIRECTIONAL SIGN VARIAN /MF #78 -43 -V Mr. Ed Hunt of McCann Construction Company and Mr. Tom Croonquist o re 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. Page 2 Minutes 4 January 1979 Board of Adjustment The Board continued their discussion and review of the proposal by applying the established review criteria for variances. After completing the criteria review, both Mr. Goe and Miss Morgan expressed concern that the request did not fully comply with the criteria. MOTION BY MR. GOE, SECONDED BY MISS MORGAN, THAT WE TABLE THE MATTER OF THE DECISION IN THE MATTER OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST IN THE SOUTHCENTER INDUSTRIAL PARK UNTIL A PUBLIC MEETING BE HELD THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 23rd. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION BY MR. GOE, SECONDED BY MRS The regular January Metting of the . RINEHART TO ADJOURN. PASSED Board of Adjustment adjourned Minutes prepared by, Roger Blaylock, Secretary Board of Adjustment . Assistant Planner UNANIMOUSLY. at 11:15 p.m. Board of Adjustment Minutes Page 2 23 January 1979 Mrs. Regel was officially welcomed to the. Board of Adjustment. MOTION BY MR. GOE, SECONDED BY MISS MORGAN TO EXCUSE THE ABSENSE OF MRS. ALTMAYER FROM THE JANUARY 4th MEETING. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION BY MR. GOE, SECONDED MRS. ALTMAYER TO ADJOURN. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The special January meeting of the Board of Adjustment adjourned at 9:32 p.m. Minutes prepared by, L..A Roger Blaylock, Se Board of Adjustment Assistant Planner AGENDA ITEM REQUEST: APPLICANT: LOCATION: CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DIVISION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT STAFF REPORT 4 January 1979 8:00 P.M. Variance from requirements for shared directional signs. Corporate Property Investors,*950 Andover Park East, Tukwila. Northwest corner of intersection of Todd Blvd. and Cascade Ave. S., in the Southcenter South Industrial Park. INTRODUCTION: The plans for the proposed free standing sign for the Southcenter South Industrial Park have been reviewed by the Building Division for compliance with Title 19 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. The proposed sign is to be shared by the project tenants, on the selected location with the respective names and addresses listed on the sign. Such a structure constitutes a shared directional sign per 19.32.020. Since the sign exceeds the size restrictions provided for the shared directional classification, application for a sign permit has been denied. The applicant has applied to the Board of Adjustment for a variance to the Sign Code. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed sign is a 165 square foot single face structure; its height is seven feet; its width is 23 feet 6 inches. 2. By Code, a shared directional sign is restricted to a maximum face area of 50 square feet for two faces, with height limited to ten feet and width limited to four feet for a single face structure. CRITERIA FOR GRANTING VARIANCE /CONCLUSIONS: 1. The variance shall not constitute a grant of special privilege incon- sistent with the limitation 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; Board of Adjustment Page 2 • Staff Report 4 January 1979 Conclusion: The Tukwila Municipal Code provides for the privilege of those doing business in the City to use shared directional signing in order to promote efficient utilization of commercial property. Since these provisions do not easily accommodate the Southcenter South complex due to its size and shape, a varying of code requirements would, in this case, be a means of extending the intent of Title 19 to allow this complex to take advantage of the allowed privilege of shared directional signing. 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 size and shape of the Southcenter South property do not allow for easy accommodation to the size restrictions for shared directional signs. The nature of the complex requires that a map appear on the sign so that the public might more easily use the property; this along with the large number of tenants who will be housed in the complex cause the directional signing needs to exceed the restrictions found in the code. 3. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant; Conclusion: The size and nature of the development, as approved by the City of Tukwila in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, and the large number of tenants who will be housed within the buildings on the premises, make shared directional signing a necessity for the efficient use of the Southcenter South Industrial Park site. The conditions that cause the applicant to seek a variance from the Sign Code are inherent in the nature of a large commercial- industrial complex. 4. That 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; Conclusion: The proposed sign is shown to be located in such a position that vehicular (especially truck) traffic using the directory may block the intersection of Todd Boulevard and Cascade Avenue South thus the proposed location may create a traffic hazard that could be detrimental to the public welfare. 5. The authorization of such variance will not adversely affect the imple- mentation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan; Conclusion: Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan stipulates that the area in which the Southcenter South Industrial Park lies may be developed for commercial and industrial uses; this project falls within the guidelines of the plan. Authorization of a variance to Title 19 will not have an adverse effect on the implementation of the plan, but will act to enhance a property use stipulated in the Comprehensive Plan. Board of Adjustment Page 3 Staff. Report 4 January 1979 6. That the granting of such a 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. Conclusion: The orderly and efficient use of the property constitutes a right that the applicant is entitled to enjoy. Shared directional signing is a means of facilitating this right of the property owner. ANALYSIS: There is a need for those businesses located in the Southcenter South Industrial Park to make use of the privilege of shared directional signing. However, due to the large size of the complex, the limitations imposed by Title 19 for such signs are insufficient for the needs of the applicant, and a variance to the provisions of the Sign Code is necessary for the efficient utilization of the property. However, the sign for which the permit application was made is greatly in excess of the provisions of the code. The need for directional signing could be satisfied by allowing a sign with less face area, thus reducing the dominance of such an excessively oversized sign. It is further felt that in order to prevent a potential hazard caused by traffic stopping in the intersection to make use of the directional sign, a new location could be selected that would allow for the efficient directing of traffic through the complex while eliminating the need for any blockage of the intersection by truck traffic. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the findings and conclusions stated in this report, staff recommends that the variance from Section 19.32.020 be granted with the following stipu- lations: 1. Shared directional signing be accomplished through the erection of a single sign not to exceed 150 square feet, with a maximum height of 7 feet. 2. Sign design be submitted to Planning Commission for review per 19.32.020. 3. Directional sign be located so that traffic seeking direction will not block intersection. 4. No further free - standing signs be allowed on the same site; wall signs permitted per Title 19 requirements. 5. Temporary sign currently on site to be removed prior to erection of directional sign. CABOT, CABOT & FORBES 331 ANDOVER PARK L "1 TUKWIL A. WASIIING1ON 98188 (206) 246-3439 -- 1 1 > I 4 2O'W l ( I Doubic9 t Doors , c\ 1 4 I (8 Trucks) I 1 414441 -41-f +1 +FN-4 4+1+4+4- f +f++1+1+1 +14++-++ff -F+ 41-111-14-1-14-141-1-11-1441441+1 4H -14141111 f f 144 H+l } #fit I1{.1 1111.1 µi+-4{ f 4+1+H+H l+fH }+f- 4-f+H++ +-ft+f 1) 4111 f l--4+14 14 1 t 11+++4 -H-H -41-8- -1l-14-4f I-I-(H -1-14-4 6 - I(►•x x10' Rail Uunl• 111111111111111 c • C.7 r 1. l � A �.., Hulldiny Area I1(',(.) t) Square I-cet CAA' • And 've; Pall( West +12 N ItamL 12'W x I 1 -1 ` - 1(1'x 10' Truck Dour I ruck Doors . Z Duck High . r INCanopy above I . 1 . 1 .1. Attached is a copy of the Building Department letter to Ed Hunt of the McCann Company dated January 8, 1979 and a copy of the letter from the McCann Company to the Building Department dated January 19, 1979, plus copies of a new proposed site. The letter from the McCann Company dated January 19, 1979 revising the application for variance and the revised site location was received late Friday, January 19, 1979. This did not allow suffi- cient time for Building Department personel to evaluate the proposal and make recommendations. Therefore, the Building Department takes no position on the merit of the revised, proposal. ADDENDUM TO STAFF REPORT McCANN VARIANCE APPLICATION O'LA 4 y City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard J Tukwila Washington 98188 19 OS Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor Minutes of the meeting, 7 December 1978. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The regular December meeting was called to order by Vice - Chairman Richard Goe at 8:12 p.m. Board members present were Mrs. Altmayer, *Miss Morgan, Mrs. Rinehart and Mr. Goe. Roger Blaylock represented the Planning Division. Acting Chairman Goe called for approval of the minutes dated 2 November 1978. MOTION BY MRS. ALTMAYER, SECONDED BY MRS. RINEHART TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 2 NOVEMBER 1978. MOTION CARRIED. DOUBLETREE INN /CONFIRMATION OF VARIANCE INTENT The staff report and background information was presented by Mr. Blaylock. Mr. Duffie came in and Acting Chairman Goe turned the Chairmanship over to him. The public hearing was opened by Chairman Duffie. Mr. Timothy Dubois, Manager of the Doubletree Inn was present to answer questions of the Board. The Board discussed the modifications in design from 312 rooms to 393 rooms plus the elimination of the free standing restaurant. The problems of pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic on Southcenter Parkway and Strander Boulevard were discussed. Increased traffic congestion especially on Strander Boulevard prompted the MOTION BY MISS WENDY MORGAN, SECONDED BY MR. RICHARD GOE THAT THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ENDORSE THE ADAPTATION OF STRANDER BOULEVARD TO BE A FIVE LANE, THAT THE FIFTH LANE BE A TWO WAY TURN LANE IN THE CENTER OF THE STREET. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The discussion returned to the intent of original variance granted to the Doubletree Inn. MOTION BY MRS. ALTMAYER, SECONDED BY MR. GOE, BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF EXTRA EMPLOYEES NOT INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT THAT MR. DUBOIS HAS MENTIONED TONIGHT, FOR A TOTAL OF NINE AND ALSO BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE STAFF, I MOVE THAT WE CONFIRM THE VARIANCE INTENT AS REQUESTED. MOTION CARRIED. OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Duffie presented the letter from Mayor Bauch extending the use of the Council 'Board of Adjustment Page 2 Minutes 7 December 1978 Chambers to the Board of Adjustment for regular meetings. Chairman Duffie turned the chair over to Vice - Chairman Goe so he could make the following motion: MOTION BY MR. DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MISS MORGAN THAT WE WRITE THE MAYOR TO ACKNOW- LEDGE RECEIPT OF HIS LETTER AND WE THANK HIM. Mr. Duffie, Mrs. Rinehart, Miss Morgan and Chairman Goe voted yes. Mrs. Altmayer voted no based on the belief that it is unnecessary. She did not object to the use of the conference room, but the Board should feel free to use the Council Chambers if necessary. She wanted it clearly understood that it was not a demand of the Mayor or the City Council to use the Council Chambers. The possibility of the Southcenter Office Building having to apply for a variance was discussed. The staff informed the Board that the Planning Commission had reviewed the site plan and had approved the development plans with certain condi- tions; however, the developer had not been able to meet one of the conditions. It is possible that meeting all the conditions could result in the proposal not complying with the Tukwila Municipal Code and a variance having to be requested by the applicant. The Board discussed the implementation of their definition of a "truck terminal ". Mr. Goe felt the staff's method of reviewing business licenses was too slow and ineffective. The Board was informed that a variance request for Garfield Trucking from the automobile parking requirement would be on thier January 4th agenda. MOTION BY MRS. ALTMAYER, SECONDED BY MR. GOE TO ADJOURN. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The regular December meeting of the Board of Adjustment adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Minutes prepared by, t,ek Roger Blaylock, Secretary Board of Adjustment Assistant Planner rtl a 4 I ' i \•. 1 Mr i 11212L.U. TU.VIL. cm Lwrt1 CITY OF TUKWILA 473C e C1 F i=4 S7' 1 T N ZRiN)URRi' /9Tl -- --- -.J U� RFT O TRANS r-F sz �N S OQ 71,1 GaNTG2 SCv"78 N0•,;s'TR -s41,_ PR r =. Single Face Double Face Combustible r bustible Electrical BUILDING DIVISIO ?1 CITY OF TUK IILA, WASHINGTON TO 3E FTT;r,fl OUT IN DETAIL BY APPLICANT OR PERMIT CANNOT BE ISSUED ro_ e ty C ;ner CoMeeK /bra"92rY X/V :fi/<S Job Address CJ 7W; '2 - 50v7 . ii' ilY)90sreloCL o �/�i21� . ;dress' 2.50 /firJ)6 72 /22K. G�.� i Business Name elephone ,575 43,330. Telephone zt_ mated Value of Completed Work $ 30 ermanent Si _ L� Temporary Sign ,q. Ft. of all 'aces of Sign / 6.5 • 5 % • V Application Not Approved . 1'i:11WI..1 nl.++s.v..a �..•. Application Approved, Permit Not Required _7; 4-330. 17i Az: 7 Type of Sign Signs on Property Setbacks: Front /S Side /S . Side /3 Rear / All on Private Property Overhanging Public Property Overhanging Setback Line On Premise Off Premise Jont_a•tor. fr7ene/A4V S- 146.- «n✓ Cry. Z/— State License No.. f1/ N' '.cri_ ess 9a /vjd ,/ti yes% Bus. Lic. No. . vK- vvz-2 Sales Tax No. C • /723 /27_49_57 Telephone • 75 4 44✓I /2/ 2 � 7� D ` Sigaa Lure of Applicant /a e /:pp licat:i.on Approved, Permit Re u_ired Permit # issued under the following conditions: V This application does not constitute a permit to work. WORK IS NOT TO COMMENCE .UNTIL SIGN •t- n E '� M E E WORK IS n BE F S? : •, F':1:��•s.�T IS POSTED ON Pr�•�ISI.� l :rr�. �. rIGP..� I� l O B� P�Rr OH�•.N M. Certification is hereby rendered that no work is to be done except as described and that all work shall conform to the applicable cedes. All signs containing e -ctric wiring must bear the label of an approved testing agency. �wl T \ cAT I� f ITS P::.:����'.y :•:.,_i�1 �S FOR '•�}•I'I. =�::i.tQi:�FJ3•- SIGN ?.,3:•�?_��:. Applicants for sign permits are x•aquiied_to file con7t.r•uction :plans, drawn to scale, for any sign or alteration. Minimum acceptable plans shall consist of the following: TWO COPIES _ PLOT PLAN A. Identify address, all property lines, streets. B. Location and type of proposed new signs, including" any .:anirnation or use, of flashing lights. C. Location and type of existing signs. TWO COPIES — CO:::ST ?UCTIOH PLPAIS 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 relationship to property lines, easements, set— back lines, structures, ground clearance, total height and Clearance from overhead poser lines. The Building Official may require the filing of additional plans . or other pe tin .nt information when, in his. opinion, such information is necessary to insure compliance with this Code. The person signing the aoplicati.on (either the owner or the person responsible for the ::ork) shall furnish the above information. Return all copies with application to City of Tukwila. -.: McCANN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. P.O. BOX 88314 • TUKWILA BRANCH SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98188 January 19, 1979 City of Tukwila Building Department 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, Washington 98188 Attn: Mr. Al Pieper Re: Application for City Variance Directory Sign for Southcenter South Industrial Park Subj: Board of Adjustment - Second Hearing This Variance - Tuesday, January 23, 1979 Gentlemen: The Board'of Adjustment determined at their last hearing on our application for a non - conforming directional sign at Southcenter South that further information be supplied by this applicant. After due consideration of the comments of board members, this applicant wishes to revise its application for a directional sign in the following manner: We refer to site plan and layout drawing by A.H. Croonquist and Associates, AIA, dated and revised 1 -1979. It is proposed to provide a traffic turnout approximately 100 feet long and 8 feet wide on the incoming driveway of Todd Boulevard. A directory sign of dimensions of forty square feet on one face would be positioned at the westerly end of this turnout in order that vehicles may come to a stop and read the sign from a vision distance of approximately twelve feet. This revised proposal is prompted by the following considerations: 1. To avoid a potential traffic hazard at the' intersection between Todd and Cascade Avenue South caused by the previous sign location. 2. To erect a sign in conformance with the City ordinance ie. maximum one side surface area of 40 square feet. 3. That the sign lettering be adequate to serve the purpose of a directory sign by being easily visible by the public from a vehicle. 950 ANDOVER PARK EAST • TUKWILA WASHINGTON 98188 (206) 575 -4330 Page 'No January 19, 1979 We apply to the Board of Adjustment for a variance to allow the dimension of the sign to be ten feet wide and four feet high. The reason for this request is that the sign may be of as low a profile as possible and be more functional in its layout, pleasing in appearance, and as unobtrusive as possible fromithe consideration of sight .distances at the :intersection. Very truly ours, V.P.C. Form No. 87 January Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING ss. Theoclor4...Thune.y being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says that she.. is the ..Clii•t••CLe•rk of THE RENTON RECORD - CHRONICLE, a newspaper published four (4) times a week. That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, printed and published in the English language continually as a news- paper published four (4) times a week in Kent, King County, Washington, and it is now and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton Record - Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to -wit, King County, Washington. That the annexed is a ...Notice...0 meeti•nq as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period of 1 consecutive issues, commencing on the 1.7... day of... .JAUU.aX'y , 19...� .. ,andendingthe day of ,19 , both dates inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its sub- scribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of 9 . , which has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each subsequent insertion. Chief' Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17 day of , 19...7.9 Notary Publi Publi in and for the State of Washings , residing at Kent, King Co ty. — Passed by the Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective June 9th, 1955. — Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, adopted by the newspapers of the State. Vc i t (vac . P Uu Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says that ..S be. is the of THE RENTON RECORD - CHRONICLE, a newspaper published four (4) times a week. That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, printed and published in the English language continually as a news- paper published four (4) times a week in Kent, King County, Washington, and it is now and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton Record - Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to -wit, King County, Washington. That the annexed is a ss. from sign code Hearing re : var. as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period of 1 consecutive issues, commencing on the 20 day of Dec. ,19 ,and ending the day of ,19 , both dates inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its sub- scribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of $ ? ' 5 , which has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each subsequent insertion. cP9-14A91 hief clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21 day of Dec. 19 7$ p Notary Public i and for the State of Washington, residing at Kent, King Countyi — Passed by the Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective June 9th, 1955. — Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, adopted by the newspapers of the State. V.P.C. Form No. 87 ca.L. , c w� �4s City of Tukwila o tin 6200 Southcenter Boulevard `fir"' /_ o Tukwila Washington 98188 . 1909 8 January 1979 Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor Edward D. Hunt McCann Construction Co., Inc P.O. Box 88314 - Tukwila Branch Seattle, WA 98188 Dear Mr. Hunt: This letter is in response to the 4 January 1979 meeting of the Board of Adjustment, at which the Board members requested additional information regard- ing the proposed directional sign for the Southcenter South Industrial Park. In order for the review of the request for a variance from the requirements of the Sign Code to be completed, you will need to furnish staff with the follow- ing information: 1. A more detailed design of sign so that functionability or lack of it may be more readily determined. 2. Data indicating letter size in relationship to legibility at appropriate distances. 3. Proposals for alternate locations. 4. Additional data supporting the need for an oversized sign. With the receipt of this information, staff will be able to write an adendum to the report to the Board of Adjustment, enabling them to reach a decision regard- ing this request for a variance. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, ( Linda C. Stansfield Building Department LCS /ckh cc: File City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila Washington 98188 14 December 1978 McCann Construction Company 950 Andover Park East Tukwila, Washington 98188 ATTN: Mr. Ed Hunt Your permit application for a free - standing sign on Todd Boulevard is hereby denied for the following reasons. The Tukwila Municipal Code, Section 19.08.110, restricts on premise sign copy to advertise business, services or goods, sold or delivered on the immediate premises. (Copy enclosed) The "premises" on which the sign is to be located is the site for Building #255. The copy on the sign is intended to advertise goods and services and companies other than those occupying Building #255. Therefore, the application is denied. If the sign were to be classified as a shared directional sign per TMC Section 19.08.130, the sign as designed violates the size restrictions specified in TMC Section 19.32.020. (Copy enclosed) You may appeal this denial to the Board of Adjustment per Tukwila Municipal Code Section 19.12.060. (Copy enclosed) BUILDING DIVISION, OCD Z/ Al Pieper Building Official AP /ch Enclosures I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of this letter: c The City of Tukwila Building Department Tukwila, Washington 98188 Gentlemen: McCANN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. P.O. BOX 88314 • TUKWILA BRANCH SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98188 December 29, 1978 ADDENDUM TO APPLICATION FOR CITY VARIANCE REGARDING DIRECTORY SIGN, SOUTHCENTER SOUFH INDUSTRIAL PARK Attn: Mr. Al Pieper Re: Additional Comments Demonstrating the Need for the Size of the Directory Sign The proposed directory sign dimensions are considerably larger than those permitted by the existing sign codes. The size of the directional map and number of occupant names has determined the overall dimensions of the sign. The intent and the function of the sign is that information can be solicited from it without leaving a vehicle. In as much as there are already seventeen buildings in the park with a projected total of maybe fifty buildings and over eighty occupant names, we consider the size of the lettering and detailing of the directional map to be a minimum to achieve the intended purpose of the sign. The nature of the multi -tenant buildings makes the small tenant of approximately 10,000 feet very difficult to pinpoint on the map viewed from a distance and we consider the proposed scale of the map to be an absolute minimum for it to perform its vital directory function. Very truly ours, Edward D. Hunt Agent for Corporate Property Investors 950 ANDOVER PARK EAST • TUKWILA WASHINGTON 98188 (206) 575-4330 McCANN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. P.O. BOX 88314 • TUKWILA BRANCH SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98188 December 28, 1978 ADDENDUM TO APPLICATION FOR CITY VARIANCE REGARDING DIRECTORY SIGN, SOUTHCENTER SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK The City of Tukwila Building Department Tukwila, Washington 98188 Attention: Mr. Al Peiper Regarding: Additional Comments Demonstrating the Need for a Directory Sign. Gentlemen: (206) 575-4330 The Southcenter Industrial Park Development has to date twenty or more independant businesses operating in the park with an ultimate potential total of eighty plus owners and tenants. All traffic. to and from the park is directed to and from the only access, namely the West Valley Highway, by means of Todd Boulevard, a divided entryway. All incoming traffic immediately faces a decision as to which direction to take as the park is served by a loop road system and one dead end cul -de -sac with the majority of the buildings being out of sight of this "decision intersection" location. It is and has been our experience that the majority of the park's first time users almost blindly head off in one direction or another and can be frustrated returning to the same spot without having passed their intended destination. It is to prevent this circulating traffic, particularly large commercial rigs, and as a convenience to the owners, tenants and visitors to the park that the directory sign will serve a valuable function. The common form of giving a new -comer directions by direct street address and being : close to "such and such", a landmark, building, etc., proves to be an elusive exercise when such buildings are hidden from view and reached only by means of an "exploratory" excursion. We attach copies of letters from one of the more concerned owners in the park, namely Anixter Prusan, stating the difficulties they are experiencing. We, ourselves, as the building contractors continually have non - delivery by suppliers at this location and another of similar disposition, namely Warehouse Buildings A, B, C, D, and E located on Andover Park West, where certain buildings are not readily visible and so identifi- able. We trust the Board of Adjustment will be assured the granting of a directory sign for the Southcenter South Industrial Park will be the difference between good and bad business conditions for the present and future park occupants. Very truly ours , Edward D. Hunt Agent for Corporate Property Investors 950 ANDOVER PARK EAST • TUKWILA WASHINGTON 98188 ,,tic Northwest Office: P.O. McCann Construction Company Attention Mr. Bruce McCann P 0 Box 88314, Tukwila Branch Seattle, Washington 98188 Dear Bruce: R L 1 • Your efforts will be greatly appreciated and we look forward to your reply. HP /s November 8, 1977 Yours very truly, ANIXTER-PRUZAN, INC. �2 Herbert Pruzan President x 88758, Tukwila Branch • Seattl Washington 98188 • (206) 251 -6760 f. rt ' ,14i . / CO .ST. CO.. 1 11C. • f1/4M F1�I tl tS1n`1)II L We have had a number of complaints from customers trying to find us in our new location. This is partly due to our problems with the City of Tukwila in getting a sign approved for the building. That problem has now been solved and.will help considerably. The reason for this letter is to request that a tenant directory be placed somewhere toward the front entrance of the complex. It is especially important to us due to the number of will -call customers with whom we do business. Since we are at the rear of the complex, we feel that additional identification is necessary. COMMUNICATION, CATV £f POWER LINE SUPPLIES / 18435 Olympic Ave. So. • Seattle, Washington Pacific Northwest Office: P.O. tx 88758, Tukwila Branch • Seattl McCann Development Corp. Mr. Bruce E. McCann, President P 0 Box 88314 Tukwila Branch Seattle, Washington 98188 Dear Bruce: HP /s Her ert Pru President April 13, 1978 Yours very truly, ANIXTER- RUZAN l_. Vashington 98188 • (206) 251 -6760 R. E C h`_'.1. V ED !MANN CONSI. CO., M. [.? R 171978 AM Pi,1 718190001020.1213141a16 Two matters involving our occupancy of facilities at Southcenter South Industrial Park are of concern to us. Last November, you indicated you would keep us posted on the installation of a Tenant Directory. We have heard nothing from you on this matter and with the increased construction and development of the park, we feel that it is becoming more and more difficult for truck drivers, customers and other guests to locate us. I would appreciate knowing what is being done about this Directory Sign at your earliest convenience. Another matter has us greatly concerned -- that is the problem of turning into the West Valley Highway at peak traffic hours. While this is a difficult situation now, I am sure that it will become increasingly difficult and we anticipate a great deal of traffic congestion when the 300 to 350 employees of Farwest Garment begin work here. We would appreciate your help and advice with regard to petitioning for a traffic control device or at least a left turn pocket in the middle of the West Valley Highway, so that we can enter from Todd Boulevard. I know that it is your desire to have a first -rate industrial park with a high level of tenant satisfaction and I hope that we can work together to achieve this. COMMUNICATION, CATV & POWER LINE SUPPLIES / 18435 Olympic Ave. So. • Seattle, Washington FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Appl. No. Receipt No. Filing Date 2 / : City Council Action Hearing Date �,3 0c5 APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE Planning Commission Action Ordinance No. & Date APPLICANT TO ANSWER ALL THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MEATLY AND ACCURATELY: Name McCann Construction Company, Inc. Address 950 Andover Park East for Corporate Property Investors Property Petitioned for variance is located on within the Southcenter South Industrial Park, between and . Total square footage in property 3,691,800 S.F. or 84.75 acres. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF,PROPERTY The Plat of Southcenter South Industrial Park, as recorded in volume 97 of Plats, Pages 22, 23, 24 and 25 in King County, Washington. Existing Zoning - - • What are the uses you propose to develop on this property. Directory sign for entire Industrial Park (proposed sign would be non - conforming to City Sign Ordinances . Number of permanent off — street parking spaces that will be provided on property? Number required Telephone No. 575 -4330 Tukwila, Washington not applicable 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 4pplication Procedute sheet Item No, 2 for specific minimum requirements.) 1. What provisions will be made to screen adjacent and surrounding property from any imcompatible effects which may arise es a result of the proposed land use classification Screening not applicable 2. What provisions will be made to provide for necessary street widening to City minimum standards? Existing streets are in accordance with City Standards. 3. What provisions will be made for adequate sewer and water service? Not applicable 4. Aril other comments which the petitioner feels are appropriate: No directory of information simin exists in the Industrial Park. What hardship exists making this variance necessary? The size of the Park and number of existing individual owners and tenants located in the area make the application of existing City Sign Standards impractical to providing a sati sfacto ,y d irectory service for the Industrial Park.