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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit 75-25-V - DOCES - SIGN APPEALMF 75-25-V SOUTH 180TH STREET AND SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY DOCE'S SIGN APPEAL CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO: Tukwila Planning Commission FROM: Planning Department SUBJECT: City Council Action on Sign Code Modification Doce's has submitted a written proposal with several potential modifications to the Tukwila Sign Ordinance to allow entrance signs to parking lots in business areas. Rather than acting on the specific proposals of Mr. Doce, the City Council directed the general problem to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation as to action or no action on the matter to be referred back to the City Council within 60 days. This would mean that the Planning Commission must take some action on the matter during their regular meeting of May 27, 1976. It is the staff's intention to give a brief analysis of the problem that has been referred by the City Council and several alternatives that could . be taken by the. Planning Commission to solve the problem and also address the no action alternative. It is our intention to have this to the Planning Commission for their review during the April 22, 1976 meeting. During this . meeting we would request that the Planning Commission direct the staff which alternative is preferred so staff can do more detailed work and bring a specific proposal back to the Planning Commission for their consideration during the regualr meeting of May 27, 1976. This memorandum is going out at this time as a forewarning so the Commission will be aware of the matter. Attachment: Proposals submitted to the City Council by Doces MEMORANDUM DATE: 8 April 1971 Mr. G. John Doces 17798 Southcenter Parkway Tukwila, Washington 98188 Dear Mr. Doces: Sincerel Ga tchf 1d Assistant P'.nner GC /cw cc: Mayor Bauch Bldg Dir Ping Dir C Frank Todd, Mayor CITY or TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT 13 January 1976 The Tukwila Board of Adjustment, at its regular meeting of 8 January 1976, conducted a Public Hearing to consider your request for variance from Section 19.32.140 (A) of the Tukwila Sign Code to permit the existence of two (2) additional freestanding signs, one at each entrance to your parking lot. v/ Board voted to deny the variance request on the basis that the request did not fulfill the criteria set forth in Section 18.72.010 (TMC) in that a hardship does not exist. Furthermore, the Board ordered both nonconforming signs be removed within ninety (90) days of the date of their action. This letter shall constitute notice of the denial and order of removal effective 8 April 1976. I AGENDA ITEM V A ; CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT STAFF REPORT 8 January 1976 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Variance - Signs (Doce's) REQUEST: VARIANCE from Section 19.32.140 (A) to allow the erection of two additional freestanding signs. APPLICANT: Doce's Home Furnishings LOCATION: 17798 Southcenter Parkway Doce's Home Furnishings, in August 1975, appealed the administrative interpre- tation that the "entrance" signs already erected without benefit of a permit did not conform to the definition of "miscellaneous informational signs" which are excluded from permit requirements. The Staff interpretation was sustained by the Board of Adjustment at a special meeting of 21 August 1975. Doce's subsequently applied for a permit to authorize erection of the existing signs. That application was denied on 5 November 1975 and the applicant was notified that the signs must be removed or an application for variance must be filed with the City. A variance application was filed with the City on 17 November 1975 and the Public Hearing has been duly advertised and posted. FINDINGS 1. A freestanding sign, approved by the Planning Commission in June 1974 under the unique sign provision of Section 19.28.010 (F), currently exists at the corner of Southcenter Parkway and South 180th Street and identifies the Doce's facility. 2. Campbell -Neon Sign Company, in July 1975, erected two (2) additional freestanding signs as depicted in Exhibit "A ", one at each of the two entrances to the Doce's parking lot, as shown in Exhibit "B ". 3. Section 19.32.140 (A) states "One freestanding sign per building shall be allowed... ". 4. JAFCO was authorized by the Planning Commission in January 1975 the erection of one (1) freestanding "parking entrance" sign located at the entrance to the northernmost parking area. This authorization was based solely on the extreme separation of the parking areas created by the railroad tracks and more particularly the fence along the tracks. Board of Adjustment Page 2 Staff Report 8 January 1976 5. A review of Police Department accident reports over the past full year indicate four accidents in the vicinity, none of which were even remotely related to the Doce's facility. CONCLUSIONS The following conclusions result from analysis of the FINDINGS as related to the variance criteria contained in Section 18.72.010 (1) through (6). 1. 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 zone in which the property on behalf of which the application was filed is located; The granting of this variance request would not constitute a grant of special privelege only if all other businesses were allowed an entrance sign for each parking lot entrance. 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; No special circumstances exist which would necessitate this variance to attain use rights permitted to other properties. 3. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant; No special circumstances or conditions exist as stated in Criteria 2 above. 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; The granting of the variance would not appear to be materially detri,. mental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improve, ments in the vicinity. 5. The authorization of such variance will not adversely affect the implementation of the comprehensive land use plan; The authorization of the variance would not adversely affect the implementation of the comprehensive land use plan. Board of Adjustment Staff Report Page 3 8 January 1976 6. That the granting of such a variance is necessary for the preser- vation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the appli- cant possessed by the owners of other properties in the same zone or vicinity. Section 19.32.140 (A) applies to 'all other properties in the vicinity and same zone thus the variance is not necessary to preserve a sub- stantial property right. RECOMMENDATION ' Based on the Findings and Conclusions discussed above, Staff recommends the variance request be denied and the signs ordered removed within thirty (30) days. r • I-/ . E - • ckr iSt LSD w LS> /EXHIBIT "A" AGENDA ITEM V A VARIANCE - Doce's Signs . II I I • . I I -rc hiliNKLc I • R • .1 173 I I- • s tyle. •-:•: • • . • .. • 1 .:z.f • .1 Afro4cwzki_414. 1 • S I I 2 • i 1 EXHIBIT "B" AGENDA ITEM V A VARIANCE - Doce's Signs • • -_. _ . ."' ._.... .0,T! 0.4 C . located on each of the aforementioned streets. There are approximately 800 lineal feet fronting upon the two thorough- fares. As such, it is clear that Doces occupies a rather unique situation as compared•to other business establishments and /or land owners in the Tukwila area. The intersection of South 180th and Southcenter Parkway is a heavily trafficed area. Initially, when Doces prepared its building plans and submitted them for approval, it was Doces' concern that there be sufficient access for ingress and egress to the prop- erty areas. Doces recognized that the heaviest volume of traffic would be flowing off of Southcenter Parkway. The traffic that is referred to here would not only be the customer traffic but also commercial traffic involving suppliers to Doces. Further, Doces was concerned about ingress and egress off of Southcenter Parkway for the Turkey House location which was to be on the Doces property. In other words, both the Turkey House and Doces Sixth Avenue would be served by the same ingress and egress access onto this particular six- acre'lot. On or about February 24, 1975, Doces received a letter from Mr. Stephen M. Hall, the Public Works Director.. for Tukwila. A copy of that letter is attached hereto. That letter indicated that Doces requests for additional curb cut, both on South 180th and Southcenter Parkway were denied. The last sentence of Mr. Hall's letter reads as follows: "It is my opinion that the problem you are experi- encing of people not noticing the entrance on South_180th Street could be alleviated through a tastefully done signing project." This is exactly what Doces attempted to do and was declared to be in violation of the Tukwila Building Code. 2 - • Mr. Hall himself recognized in that letter that a major prob- lem existed for Doces inasmuch as the intersection-at South 180th and Southcenter Parkway was a major intersection. At the present, Doces is experiencing a rather serious problem. As you may very well know, most of Doces' traffic occurs during the evening. At present, the signs which have been declared to be nonconforming are not lighted during the evening and therefore give no indication as to where an entrance is located along the Doces' access cuts. This is true both as to South 180th and Southcenter Parkway. Doces has experienced and has seen traffic . congestion in this area as a result of this confusion. The problem, basically, is one caused by the fact that confusion is created inasmuch as the entrance to Doces' property is not clearly visible to traffic heading south on Southcenter Parkway or west on South 180th. Doces is extremely concerned inasmuch as traffic at that point begins to back up and undoubtedly is creating a serious traffic hazard. This particular problem is compounded by the fact that the lefthand turn access off of Southcenter Parkway is in the lefthand turn lane for lefthand turns onto South 180th. The location of the access is immediately adja- cent to the entrance into that lefthand turn lane. It is quite clear that traffic coming to a halt looking for a left - hand turn access onto the Doces property will create a hazard- ous problem at this particular point unless there is some way of identifying to the traffic that the entrance is located at a particular point. At the present, such is either not avail- able or will not be permitted under the Tukwila Sign Code or the ruling of the Board of Adjustment. .Again, the reason is due to the ".free- standing sign" requirement of the Tukwila Sign Code. .4 On January 2, 1976, I wrote a letter to the Board of Adjustment of Tukwila setting forth argument regarding inter pretation of the Tukwila Sign Code as it affected the Doces entrance signs. The Board of Adjustment chose not to follow that particular recommendation. Briefly, argument was made that the Doces signs showing the entrance area were not objec- tionable and permissible under the definition of "miscellaneous informational signs," 19.08.090 of the City of Tukwila Code Ordinance 773, Section .003(8). For your information, the miscellaneous informational sign provision reads as follows: * * signs giving directional information or identification of specific use areas required for the orderly use of the premises, or movement of traffic or pedestrians.." It has been Doces' contention at all times herein that the two signs the Board of Adjustment has held to be-nonconforming are nothing more than miscellaneous informational signs. They in- dicate an area for the use of the public a parking lot area and show where the entrance is located. Any materials contained in that sign which the City of the Board of Adjustment may deem objectionable as advertising can simply be removed. At present there is no such objectionable information as far as Doces is concerned. The signs merely indicate the name of the store, the fact that this is the entrance area, and the fact that the store may or may not be'open. All of this is informational and not advertising. These signs are tasteful and were constructed con- . sistent with aesthetic qualities and values in mind. Doces at all times wishes to work not only with but be in compliance with any and all provisions of the ordinance and rules and regulations of Tukwila regarding its Iodation and the nature in which its store is operated. I believe it can be 4 either amending or providing additional provision in the Tukwila Sign Code for some way of identifying entrance areas. This would not only be in keeping with the City's responsibility to provide a safe and healthful environment to its citizens, i.e., the traffic safety problem, but also to provide the necessary services and implementation of the business operation of the Tukwila business community. It is suggested 'that the definition of miscellaneous informational signs be expanded to allow the use of informational signs indicating the location of entrances or some other steps be taken to give landowners who are similarly situated more lineal footage fronting major thoroughfares or total number of acreage additional free - standing sign allowances. - 5 - said without qualification that Doces at all times has attempted to maintain all of the standards required regarding aesthetic beauty and good taste in its presentation of a business opera- tion to the general public.. I believe anyone who would compare Doces and the manner in which it operates its business with other similar operations in its locality, would agree whole- heartedly that Doces is by far the most tasteful and most pleasant appearing structure in the entire area. The fact that Doces has attempted to indicate to the public the location of the entrance to its property and to attempt to identify the area for public parking use, through the signs that are pres- ently constructed, should not result in any penalty to Doces.• It is Doces' request that some action be taken or considered to be taken allowing for some consideration to the problems faced by landowners such as Doces. The amount of square footage property that Doces is operating from, the area of lineal footage fronting the major thoroughfares, and the location of this property should all be considered in somehow .* -3 Doces wishes to do whatever the City.Council requests in attempting to resolve this particular problem. ready to assist the City and make whatever recommendations'or contribute whatever help it can to assure a satisfactory solu- tion to this problem which is acceptable to all parties. Also enclosed are suggestions as to certain provisions of the Tukwila City Code and Sign Code which might be amended and altered to resolve such problems as.are presently facing Doces. We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind consideration to this matter and, please, if at any time should you have any questions, give us a call and we can discuss this matter further. GSD:smr Enclosures cc: Mayor Bauch 14475 - 59th Avenue S. Tukwila, Washington 98168 Gust S. Doces Doces stands Very truly yours, BARNETT, PESAE, DOCES & LEWICKI, P.S. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TUKWILA CITY SIGN CODE TITLE 19 1. 19.08.090 Miscellaneous Informational Signs. "Miscellaneous informational signs" means signs giv- ing directional information or identification of specific use areas required for the orderly use of the premises, or movement of traffic or pedestrians, including but not limited to free- standing signs located immediately adjacent to and identifying lo- cation of ingress and egress areas onto private property from public thoroughfares." 2. 19.32.140(a). To this section, we would suggest adding the following provision after the sentence which reads: "One free - standing sign per building shall be allowed, except when buildings are supportive to the principle activity of a business where signs are allowed only for the principle use, unless specifically permitted by the planning commission." "In addition, 'free- standing signs' of a nature identifying the location of areas of ingress .and egress to property shall be•allowed•so long as.such free- standing informational signs meet the following requirements: that they be no higher than eight feet, 32 square feet in area, and be constructed in good taste and meet the approval of the City of Tukwila Planning Department." 3. If the above paragraph 2 is objectionable or will not meet the requirements for additional free - standing signs, . then the following language following the above- quoted section of ours of Section 19.32.140(a) should be added: "In addition, any property owner owning land in ex- ' cess of caw", no square feet and whose property fronts upon a major thoroughfare in an amount not less than lineal feet shall be entitled to an additional free- standing sign per ,;7(1..) number of square footage of property occupied, or lineal front footage on major thoroughfares, said signs to be free - standing and identifying the loca- tion of ingress and egress areas to said property and be so constructed that they not exceed the height of eight feet nor occupy more than 32 sgaure feet in dimension." 4th Suggestion: In addition any property owner owning, land in excess of 250,000 square feet, located at corn+!cr of a critical traffic inter- section and .i i 1 1cr.hv the entrance to the property is dictated by the traffic ,apart +:lent so that the entrance is . many fe away ['roil! the corner intersection as suggested by the traffic cft-part:lent, should he allowed a free - stranding. • sign to identify the location of the entrance. Frank Todd, Mayor CITY or TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Minutes of the Meeting, 4 December 1975 The regular December meeting of the Tukwila Board of Adjustment was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Vice - Chairperson Altmayer. Members present were: Mrs. Altmayer, Mrs. Crain and Mr. Bauch. Gary Crutchfield represented the Planning Department. Vice- Chairperson Altmayer called for approval of the minutes of the regular. November meeting. Motion by Mr. Bauch, seconded by,Mrs. Crain and carried to approve the minutes of the regular November' meeting as prepared. III A OLD BUSINESS Board Vacancies Vice - Chairperson Altmayer read the Staff Report explaining the appointments made by Mayor Todd are in Council committee and noted that Mr. Hall had with- drawn his name from consideration. Val -Vue Sewer District Mrs. Crain inquired as to whether or not Val -Vue had complied with the stipulations of the variance granted last month. Mr, Crutchfield explained they had obtained a Building Permit but have not, as yet, gained approval of a landscape plan in spite of a written reminder nearly two weeks ago. Further noted he would pursue the matter further and report back to the Board at the regular January meeting. IV NEW BUSINESS APPEAL of Staff Interpretation - International - Harvester Mr. Crutchfield read entire Staff Report explaining that International- Harvester had appealed the staff interpretation of the restriction "One sign is permitted for each street upon which the property fronts" contained in Section 19.32.140(A). Further explained all exhibits attached to the staff report. Board of Adjustment Page 2 Minutes of the Meeting 4 December 1975 • Mr. Richard Thorpe, attorney representing International - Harvester, introduced himself as the municipal court judge in Edmonds and is familiar with the Edmonds Sign Code. Pointed out the several properties which face Interurban Avenue but are separated from Interurban only by the City of Seattle right -of- way -- adamant that they should be identified toward Interurban but they do not abut Interurban. Asserted a traffic hazard if his facility is not identified to Interurban traffic. Proposed that the Board interpret the restriction to limit signs to those portions of the building which have direct access and visibility from a street. Mr. Crutchfield pointed out that the word visibility would be as debatable as the word front which would lead to additional interpretations. Staff interpre- tation of Section 19.32.140 (A) is that "One sign is permitted for each face of the building whose associated yard abuts a public right -of- way." Noted that although this interpretation will create a problem for land - locked parcels, the variance procedure is specifically designed to handle such instances and should be utilized in preference to interpretation of certain words within the restriction. Considerable discussion ensued regarding the intent of the Planning Commission when this restriction was written. Also noted the interpretation must be consid- ered in an objective manner -- not to decide if the requested sign fits the building. Vice - Chairperson Altmayer noted that similar circumstances may be experienced by other businesses and feels this sign is appropriate. Mr. Bauch noted the Code should be amended by ordinance rather than interpretation. Motion by Mr. Bauch, seconded by Mrs. Crain and carried to sustain the Staff interpretation of Section 19.32.140 (A) as stated in the Staff Report. PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE - Doce's Signs Mr. Crutchfield explained that Doce's has requested a variance from Section 19.32.140 (A) to allow two (2) additional freestanding signs, one located at each parking lot entrance. Noted the hearing has been duly advertised and posted. Vice - Chairperson Altmayer opened the Public Hearing and Mr. Crutchfield read the Staff Report and displayed slides of the signs. No one was present to speak for or against the request. Vice - Chairperson Altmayer closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Crutchfield explained the applicant had requested the variance to allow the signs to remain erected as there is a traffic safety problem there due to the location of the entrances. Further noted in the FINDINGS section of the Staff Report that Tukwila Police Department accident reports had been reviewed for the past year and none of the four accidents which occurred in the vicinity were even remotely attributable to lack of sufficient identification of parking lot entrances. Board of Adjustment Minutes of the Meeting Motion by Mrs. Crain, seconded by Mr. Bauch and carried to deny the requested variance based upon the findings and conclusion of the Staff Report and to order removal of the non - conforming signs to be accomplished within thirty (30) days. Vice- Chairperson Altmayer reminded the Board members of the Special Meeting scheduled for 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, 17 December 1975. Motion by Mrs. Crain, seconded by Mr. Bauch and carried to adjourn the regular December meeting. Vice- Chairperson Altmayer adjourned the regular December meeting at 9:45 P.M. Gary Crutchfiel'd, Secretary Tukwila Board of Adjustment Page 3 4 December 1975 AGENDA ITEM IV B : CITY OF TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT STAFF REPORT 4 December 1975 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Variance - Signs (Doce's) REQUEST: VARIANCE from Section 19.32.140 (A) to allow the erection of two additional freestanding signs. APPLICANT: Doce's Home Furnishings LOCATION: 17798 Southcenter Parkway Doce's Home Furnishings, in August 1975, appealed the administrative interpre- tation that the "entrance" signs already erected without benefit of a permit did not conform to the definition of "miscellaneous informational. signs" which are excluded from permit requirements. The Staff interpretation was sustained by the Board of Adjustment at a special meeting of 21 August 1975. Doce's subsequently applied for a permit to authorize erection of the existing signs. That application was denied on 5 November 1975 and the applicant was notified that the signs must be removed or an application for variance must be filed with the City. A variance application was filed with the City on 17 November 1975 and the Public Hearing has been duly advertised and posted. FINDINGS 1. A freestanding sign, approved by the Planning Commission in June 1974 under the unique sign provision of Section 19.28.010 (F); currently exists at the corner of Southcenter Parkway and South 180th Street and identifies the Doce's facility. 2. Campbell -Neon Sign Company, in July 1975, erected two ( additional freestanding signs as depicted:in.Exhibit "A", one at each of the two entrances to the Doce's parking lot, as shown in Exhibit "B ".. 3. Section 19.32.140 (A) states "One freestanding sign per building shall be allowed... ". 4. JAFCO was authorized by the Planning Commission in January 1975 the erection of one (1) freestanding "parking entrance" sign located at the entrance to the northernmost parking area. This authorization was based solely on the extreme separation of the parking areas created by the railroad tracks and more particularly the fence along the tracks. Board of Adjustment Page 2 Staff Report 4 December 1975 5. A review of Police Department accident reports over the past full year indicate four accidents in the vicinity, none of which were even remotely related to the Doce's facility. CONCLUSIONS The following conclusions result from analysis of the FINDINGS as related to the variance criteria contained in Section 18.72.010 (1) through (6). 1. 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 zone in which the property on behalf of which the application was filed is located; The granting of this variance request would not constitute a grant of special privelege only if all other businesses were allowed an entrance sign for each parking lot entrance. 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; No special circumstances exist which would necessitate this variance to attain use rights permitted to other properties. 3. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant; No special circumstances or conditions exist as described in Criteria 2 above. 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; The granting of the variance would not appear to be materially detri- mental to the public welfare nor injurious..to the property or improve- ments in the vicinity. 5. The authorization of such variance will not adversely affect the implementation of the comprehensive land use plan; The authorization of the variance would not adversely affect the implementation of the comprehensive land use plan. Staff Report Board of Adjustment Page 3 4 December'1975 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. Section 19.32.140 (A) applies to all other properties in the vicinity and same zone thus the variance is not necessary to preserve a substan- tial property right. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Findings and Conclusions discussed above, Staff recommends the variance request be denied and the signs ordered removed within thirty (30) days. • E .1.BIT "A" AGENDA ITEM IV B VARIANCE - Doce's Signs II 1.1 I I. II MINKLER • I ` BCDLEVARD I I II 1' • EXHIBIT "B" AGENDA ITEM IV B VARIANCE - Doce's Signs • 1 Pis? W CITY or TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 Doce's Home Furnishings 17798 Southcenter Parkway Tukwila, Washington 98188 Gentlemen: As you are aware, the Tukwila Board of Adjustment, at a Special Meeting conducted 21 August 1975, considered the appeal requested by Campbell Neon Sign Company of the Staff interpretation of Section 19.08.090 of the Tukwila Municipal Code as it related to the "entrance" signs erected on your property addressed above. To date, with the exception of two telephone conversations with Mr. Ron Bennett of your firm, the City of Tukwila has realized neither the removal of the non - conforming signs nor an application for Sign Permit. The Tukwila Director is required . to enforce the provisions of the Sign Code by Section 19.36.010 and 19.36.020 of the Tukwila Municipal Code . and a copy of those sections is attached for your perusal. Should this office not realize a meaningful response to this letter, in writing, prior to 21 October 1975, the matter will be turned over to the Building Director and City Attorney for action pursuant to Chapter 19.36 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. Sincer GC /cw Encl: as Gary Crutci'field Assistant Planner Frank Todd, Mayor PLANNING DEPARTMENT cc: Campbell -Neon Sign Company Mayor City Atty Bldg Dir Ping Dir 10 October 1975 Mr. W. Frank Haynes Campbell Neon Sign Company 1120 Fairview Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98109 Dear Mr. Haynes: Sincerely, CITY or TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 / Gary rutchf'eld, Secretary Tukwila Boa d of Adjustment GC /cw Enclosure cc: Bldg Dir Frank Todd, Mayor PLANNING DEPARTMENT . The Tukwila Board of Adjustment, at a Special Meeting conducted 21 August. 1975, considered your appeal of the staff interpretation of Section 19.08.090 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, more specifically the. definition of "miscellaneous informational signs." The Board voted unanimously to sustain the staff interpretation that miscellaneous signs are confined to those "signs which distinguish certain specific use areas from other specific use areas within the individual developments and which are required for the orderly use of the premises." The denial of your appeal makes the signs subject to permit requirements and should you not desire to remove the signs, you must apply for a Sign Permit as required by Section 19.12.010 (TMC). Should you have any questions or desire to discuss this matter further, please contact me at your convenience at 242 -2177. Minutes, 21 August 1975 26 August 1975 ,.. r - NEW BUSINESS APPEAL - Miscellaneous Informational Signs (DOCE'S) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Page 2 Minutes of the Special Meeting 21 August 1975 Mr. Crutchfield explained that Campbell Neon Sign Company had erected two (2) freestanding signs near the curbcuts on South 180th and Southcenter Parkway for Doce's. They were erected without benefit of a sign permit since . the sign company interpreted Section 19.08.090 to include the type of sign erected. When contacted by the sign company the Planning Department informed the sign company that the Planning Commission, in March of 1975, had inter- preted Section 19.08.090 to not include such signs. The sign company has appealed that interpretation to the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Crutchfield read the Staff Report and displayed slides of the Doce's signs as well as those slides which the Planning Commission had reviewed in making their interpretation of Section 19.08.090. Mr. Ron Bennett, Doce's, explained that the signs were erected in . an attempt to solve the access problems they have been experiencing. Mr. Frank Haynes, Campbell Neon Signs Company, explained his understanding of the definition to include such signs and was simply not aware of the interpretation further restricting such signs. Mr. Bauch asked about the existing JAFCO and LEVITZ signs quite similar to these. Mr. Crutchfield pointed out they were erected prior to adoption of the Sign Code and must be made to conform by 1980. Mr. Bauch asked what would be the applicants next step if the appeal was denied. Mr. Crutchfield stated the confirmation of the interpretation would, in effect, declare the requirement for a sign permit which would, in all probability,. be denied due to several non - conformities. Motion by Mr. Bauch and seconded by Mrs. Crain and carried to sustain the interpretation of Section 19.08.090 made by the Planning Department and Planning Commission in March 1975 to not allow such signs. APPEAL - Identification Signs (Southcenter South) Mr. Crutchfield explained that Southcenter South had applied for a sign permit to erect two (2) freestanding ground level signs, one on either corner of the entrance to the business park. Read the Staff Report and displayed slides depicting the entrance. Mr. Crutchfield pointed out that Section 19.32.140 paragraph (A) restricts the number of freestanding signs to one (1) per development. However, due to the size of the park and the fact that the total area of both sign faces do not exceed the three hundred (300) square feet allowed under 19.32.140, Staff recommends approval of the signs. 21 August 1975 NEW BUSINESS Frank Todd, Mayor CITY of TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWI LA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT • Board of'Adjustment 8:00 P.M... A. Appeal - Miscellaneous Informational Signs (DOLE'S) Campbell Neon Sign Company, at the request of Doce's Furniture, erected two freestanding pole signs within the landscape strips near the entrances to the Doce's furniture store parking lot located at the corner of Southcenter Parkway and South 180th Street. This action was done without benefit of a Sign Permit. When contacted during erection of the signs, representatives of Campbell Neon informed the Planning Department and Building Director that they had understood Section 19.12.070 (L) to exclude "miscellaneous informational signs" to be exempt from permit require- ments and that the signs erected conformed to the definition of "miscellaneous informational signs" stated in Section 19.08.090. The Planning Department, in March 1975, requested the Planning Commission to interpret Section 19.08.090 as the definition contained therein appeared to be somewhat vague. Staff interpreted the definition of miscellaneous informational signs to be confined to "those signs which distinguish certain specific use areas from other specific use areas within the individual developments and which are required for the orderly use of the premises." To illustrate the signs conforming to the Staff interpretation, slides depicting those types of signs were'displayed as well as slides of the existing JAFCO and LEVITZ parking entrance signs deemed by Staff not to conform to the interpretation of Section 19.08.090. Upon viewing said slides, the Commission voted to confirm the Staff interpretation as quoted above, thus declaring the JAFCO and LEVITZ'signs to be non - conforming. Staff Report Page 2 21August 1975 Board of Adjustment Those slides used by the Planning Commission are available for the Board's perusal and Staff recommends the Board sustain the Staff interpretation to not allow such signs to be construed as "miscellaneous informational signs." B. Appeal - Identification Signs (Southcenter South) Southcenter South Business Park, located near the southern end of the City on West Valley Highway, has requested review by the Board of Adjustment to allow the erection of two (2) freestanding signs to be located on either side of the Todd Boulevard entrance to the 85 acre business park. Section 19.32.140 (A) restricts the number of freestanding signs to one (1) not to exceed three hundred square feet. The proposed signs are 120 square feet each, equalling a total of 240 square feet. Due to the location and size of the business park, Staff recommends the approval of the requested signs as presented. C. Appeal — Identification Signs (International - Harvester) International - .Harvester has recently completed construction of their new facility on 48th Avenue South near Time D -C in Tukwila and has requested the Board review their denied request for building signage exceeding that area dictated by Section 19.32.140 (A). Section 19.32.140 (A) restricts the building sign area to a relative percentage of the projected building face. That is, a portion of that part of the building which faces the street upon which the property fronts. The projected building face area of the International building is 2,963 square feet. According to the table in Section 19.32.140 (A) limits the building sign area to 33% of the projected building face area. Thus, the Sign Code restricts the building sign area to a maximum of 104 square feet. The applicant has proposed two (2) building face signs and logos, one of each being located on the west and south faces of the building. Though the number and location of the proposed building signs are not in conflict with the Code, the square foot total of the signs far exceeds the 104 square feet allowed by the Code. The applicant has proposed two (2) one hundred square foot signs reading INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS and two (2) ten square feet logos. The total area of the proposed signs is 220 square feet. Thus, the Building Director denied issuance of the permit as directed by Section 19.12.060 and the applicant has appealed the rejection to the Board of Adjustment. Planning Commission Minutes of Meeting Page 2 27 March 1975 Chairman Mettler directed Staff to contact the prop- erty owner regarding development plans and the possi- bility of removing the foundation in light of the preceding discussion. Also directed Staff to carry the matter to the next regular meeting's agenda for further review. C. Miscellaneous Informational Signs - Interpretation Mr. Crutchfield presented slides depicting the type of 'miscellaneous informational:.signs' which.Staff deemed to conform to the definition of miscellaneous informational signs as defined in Section 19.08.090 and as exempted from permit requirements in Section 19.12.070 (L). Also displayed slides depicting the type of signs erected at Levitz and Jafco parking lot entrances. Staff's interpretation of Section 19.08.090 "miscellaneous informational signs" to be confined to those signs which distinguish certain specific use areas from .other.,specific_use within the individual developments and which are re- quired for the orderly use of the premises. Motion by Mr. Sneva, seconded by Mr. Link and carried to affirm Staff's interpretation of Section 19.08.090. D. Street Improvement - South 143rd Street Mr. Crutchfield outlined the administrative procedures which will be utilized to eventually obtain the re- quired percentage of ownerships agreeing to the recom- mended improvement of South 143rd Street. At such time as Building Permits are issued, the landowner must: a) Dedicate five (5) feet of right -of -way b) Grant a ten . (10) foot utility easement . c) Agree to participate in any future L.I.D. to improve South 143rd Street At such time as forty to fifty percent of the street frontage and assessed valuation has agreed to partici- pate in the improvement of South.143rd Street, the Commission's recommendation that said South 143rd Street be improved by L.I.D. will be forwarded to the City Council for appropriate action to order the improvement. rank Todd, Mayor CITY OF TU KWI LA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWI LA, WASHINGTON 98067 PLANNING DEPARTMENT A. Comprehensive Plan Review B. Huntington Property STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION 27 March 1975 8:00 P.M. OLD BUSINESS The Planning Department is continuing to collect data necessary for the comprehensive plan. Recently the de- partment has collected information on population and housing, and presently is working on a land use survey. At the regular April meeting, the planning staff will present an outline of how the comprehensive plan will be organized, the organization and function of the Review Committee(s), and the ground or elements to be covered in the Plan. The physical condition of the Huntington property was reviewed in October, 1974 by the Planning Commission at which time the owner, Mr. Huntington, indicated the firm of Whitcombe & Wilson would clear the brush and debris • from the site as development of the property was not immediately foreseen. The Commission agreed with the general clean -up operation proposed at the time but re- quested another review at the March, 1975 meeting; thus, the matter has been placed on this month's agenda. Miscellaneous Informational Signs - Interpretation The Planning Department, over the past few months, has received a few inquiries regarding the legality of erecting what constitute freestanding directional/ informational signs within the landscape strip adjacent to public rights -of -way. Generally, these signs are used to identify parking area entrances for individual . developments and each sign further identifies the tenant, such as "JAFCO Parking" or "LEVITZ Parking." STAFF REPORT March 27, 1975 Planning Commission Page 2 V Section 19.08.090 defines miscellaneous informational signs as "signs giving directional information or identification of specific use areas required for the orderly use of the premises, or movement of traffic or pedestrians." Staff's interpretation of the intent of this definition is to pro- vide for orderliness within a development such as small informational signs distinguishing a shipping door from a receiving door, customer entrances from employee entrances and even visitor parking from employee parking. The funda- mental question, then, is whether or not a parking lot is required to be identified for the orderly use of the premises. From what other specific use area does a parking lot sign distinguish a parking lot? The purpose of the Sign Code, as stated in Section 19.04.020 (1), is to reduce clutter and distraction. Useless signs such as those at Levitz and Jafco appear to conflict with the purpose of the Sign Code. The Commission is requested to confirm staff's interpreta- tion as outlined above. D. Street Improvement - South 143rd Street Although this matter has been pending for some time now, it is anticipated it may take as much as another six months to a year. In consideration of the long- existing non - conforming uses, as well as the recent sewer assessment, it will be difficult to order the improvement of South. 143rd Street by L.I.D. at this time. However, as development continues (and it is sure to increase pursuant to sewer availability) require- ments for building permits will include: A. Dedication of 5 feet of right -of -way B. Granting of 10 feet utility easement C. Agreement to participate in any future L.T.D. to improve said street At such time as at least forty percent (preferably fifty) of the property owners have agreed to participate, the City Council may justifiably order the improvement without fear of the proposal failing due to lack of the required percentage. Mr. Hall, as well as this department, will watch this area very closely and at such time as is appropriate, the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for action. 8 January 1976 (.date) • CITY OF TUKWILA • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the• Tukwi l a BOARD OF AflI1IJSTMFNT will conduct a'PUBLIC HEARING on the above date at City Hall, 14475 - 59th Avenue South, to consider a request for VARIANCE from Section 19.32.140 (Tukwila Municipal Code) to allow the erection of two (2) additinnal•'freestanding signs near the intersection of Southcenter and South 180th Street on a parcel of property legally described as follows: That portion of the N 2'of Sec 35, Twp 23 Rg 4•E,.. • \ •.Baap..on N/S C/L.894.49 ft. S fr. 'N 34 cor; the N . - . 87 -50 -57 W 177 ft to Ely S ctr Pkwy. Th Sly & Ely al g. sd m4n,. &. Nl y mgn S 180th St 1041.4 ft t� . POB: , ' • All interested persons are encouraged to appear and be• heard. • Tukwila Board of Adjustment L Eor.tifurther information please contact Gary Crutchfield at 242 -2177. • ,�c-e z �- , z '4d 3 /, O' 7.571 ( Published in the Renton Record- Chronicle P ARTHUR G. BARNETT WILLIAM MERCHANT PEASE GUST S. DOCES PETER S. LEWICKI Dear Board Members: LAW OFFICES BARNETT, PEASE, DOCES 8 LEWICKI A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 909 SEATTLE TOWER 36P & UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY NORTHERN LIFE TOWER) SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101 January 2, 1976 Board Members Tukwila Board of Adjustment 14475 - 59th Avenue South Tukwila, Washington 98168 Re: Application for Variance of Sign Code by Doces Application for a variance has been made by Doces regarding the directional signs located on the entrance to their property at Southcenter. For more detail as to this problem, I refer you to the Board of Adjustment Minutes of Special Meeting dated August 21, 1975, page 2. At that meet- ing, the Board of Adjustment confirmed an interpretation of the Tukwila City Sign Code which, in effect, declared the re- quirement for a sign permit for the Doces' entrance signs. Mr. Crutchfield stated that Doces' next alternative would be their application for a variance. This is the procedure Doces has now set into motion. However, after reviewing the proceedings and what information I have regarding this particular matter, I am of the opinion that Doces has not misinterpreted the "Miscellane- ous Informational Signs" code provisions. Therefore, although Doces will appear to seek a variance before the Board of Ad- justment on January 8, 1976, the date of the next regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting, we hereby give notice and advise the Board that any right to challenge the Board's interpretation and the staff's interpretation of the types of signs allowed under the definition of "Miscellaneous Informa- tional Signs," 19.08.090, is not waived. Doces thereby re- serves its right to said challenge and does not waive the right to challenge that interpretation by any means, either administrative or judicial, by appearing before the Board of Adjustment seeking the variance as required by the City on January 8th. For the Board's information, the "staff interpreta- tion" of that particular provision 'is set forth in the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting dated March 27, 1975 at page 2, under subheading paragraph C. This information was provided me by the Secretary of the Planning Commission and Assistant Planner, Mr. Crutchfield. 682- 1931 GSD:smr Board Members Tukwila Board of Adjustment January 2, 1976 Page 2 cc: Mr. KjellStoknes Mr. G. John Doces Very truly yours, If there are any questions regarding this matter, we will be more than happy to respond to them at the hearing on January 8th. Thank you again for your kind consideration. BARNETT, PEASE, DOCES & LEWICKI, P.S. Gust S. Doces Subscribed and sworn to before me this ,3,/g/ 3/ day of 19 7 �; . AFFIDAVIT Mr. G. John Doces 17798 Southcenter Parkway Tukwila, Washington 98188 I, Gary Crutchfield , being duly sworn, hereby declare that all legal notice requirements of Chapter 18.72 (TMC) have been ful- filled and a notice has been mailed to each of the following addresses. N a tary - Pub7,i c .i in and for the S tate o fy-Washington;' residing at 'v' :l Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING ss. being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says that r:f ;.e.. is the ... �:;.� .� ....� 1- 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 ' . re _:e.,:r..icrt.. for : n r i ,ner .. endd 3 i.tm s as it was published in regular issues (and not`in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period of ix U consecutive issues, commencing on the ;? day of . }... day of flee • ,19.. both dates inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distribu d 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 $. .` ?..(.J1 which has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred w8ras*for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each subsequent insertion. / /) V.P.C. Form No. 87 , 19.. . ,1975 , and ending the Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31 day of Notary Public in and for the State of Wash gton, residing at Kent, King ounty. — 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. TO: FROM: SUBJECT: FILE - Variance f Gary Crutchfiel C: Rehearing, of. Variance Request GC /cw cc: Ping Dir Chmn, Bd of Adj MEMORANDUM CITY of TUKWILA PLANNING DEPARTMENT Doce's Signs (M /F #75 -25 -V) sistant Planner DATE: 9 Dec. 1975 The proponents of the variance request were not present at the Public Hearing conducted Thursday, 4 December 1975 by the Board of Adjustment. Upon conferring with the proponents the following day, it was determined that the Planning Department had technically failed to notify the applicant in accordance with Section 18.72.040. Upon conferring with the City Attorney regarding that fact, . I have placed the application on the Board's January agenda in order that the matter be properly heard in technical accordance with Chapter 18.72. Mr. Ron Bennett Doce's Home Furnishings 17798 Southcenter Parkway Tukwila, Washington, 98188 Dear Mr. Bennett: Sincerely, CITY or TUKWILA 6230 SOUTHCENTER BLVD. TUKWI LA, WASHINGTON 98067 Gary Crutchfield Assistant anner GC /cw cc: Mayor Todd Bldg Dir Ping Dir Frank Todd, Mayor PLANNING DEPARTMENT 8 December 1975 The Tukwila Board of Adjustment, at its regular meeting of 4 December 1975, conducted a Public Hearing to consider your request for variance from Section 19.32.140 (A) of the Tukwila Sign Code to permit the existence of two (2) additional free - standing signs at the entrances to your parking lot. The Board voted unanimously to deny the variance request on the basis that the request did not fulfill the criteria set forth by Section 18.72.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. Furthermore, the Board ordered both of the nonconforming signs removed within thirty (30) days of their action. This letter shall constitute notice of the denial and order of removal effective 4 December 1975. Affidavit of Publication STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING •.Lee...Batley being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says that .ahe. is the .chief...Clerk of Renton a tri weekly newspaper. That said Record newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for more Ghronic than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, printed ►nd published in the English language continually as a tri weekly newspaper 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 Kent News-Journal 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 Public. Rearing Boa r d.. raE..A d j ustment as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period of tWO consecutive issues, commencing on the 19th day of .1oMbel 1 & , and ending the mo day of ....November , 19.7.5, both dates rctnive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of $ 1 0 . 6 4 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. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of November , 19 75 Notary Public in and for the State of Wash' gton, residing at Kent, King County. 1 ss. Chief ...clerk c/ — Passed by the-Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective June 9th, —Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, adopted by the newspapers of the State. V.P.C. Form No. 87 utit 1 ,, , ct r. { Y j (l ‘j �1 4 December 1975 I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. OLD BUSINESS A. Board Vacancies IV. NEW. BUSINESS A. APPEAL of Staff Interpretation - International Harvester `e CITY OF TUKWILA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING - Variance - Doce's Signs V . ANY OTHER BUSINESS VI. ADJOURNMENT 4 December 1975 (date) CITY OF TUKHILA • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lot 35 -23 -04 Bik 9061 Code 2340 Sec 35 twp 23 Pg 04. Por N 2 Daap on N/S C/L 894.47 Ft .S F /R.N 4 COR TH N 87- 50 -57. W 177.29 Ft to ELY MGN :S Ctr Pkwy th SLY & ELY ALG SD MGN & NLY MGN S 180th St 1041.40 Ft r All interested persons are, encouraged to appear and be heard. 8:00 P.M. (time) Notice is hereby given that the Tukwila BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the above date at City Hall, 14475 - 59th Avenue South, to consider a request . -for VARIANCE from Section 19.32.140 to allow the erection of two (2) additional freestanding signs near 'the intersection of Southcenter Parkway and Souj;ji 1$O0 Street on a parrel of 1 II . ., Gary Crutchfield, Secretary Tukwila Board 9f Adjustment Published'in the Renton Record- Chronicle on 19 & 26 November 1975 Decembers 26, 1975 Meaana. Mayon Fnank Todd Dwayne Tnaynon, Council Pnea.ident Tukwila City Hatt 14475 59th Ave. S. Tukwila, Washington 98168 //Cc: Mn. gat Stoknea P.Pann.Lng D.inecton 6230 Southce,nten Btvd. Seatt.Le, Waah.i.ngton 98168 cc: A.L.L membena ob the Tukcu.L. a City Council Gentlemen: 0 : one of ru IA Apprsox.Lmatety thnee on Out months ago we Lnata.L.ted two d.inee.t.i.onat. a..gna on Sou-thcen.ten Pankway and 180th S.W. at the entnance on each aide o£ out atorse. When the on.ig.inat p!an waa pneaented to the buitd.L ng depantiment Got thc.i.n appnova°, it waa the.Lt necomrnendat.Lon that the 180th and Southeen.ten Pankway ent- nancea be eatabtiahed 6un.then to the nonth and east, neapect.ivety, o£ the main entnance 06 oars bu td.Lng. The neaaon given waa .tha.t out atone being Located on the e.onnen would have cheated tna66.ic pnobtems . We complied with than nequest and Eaten. d.ia coveted that Campbell. Sign Company, whom we contnacted to do the worth, did not app.Ly £on a penm.Lt £on the a.Lgna that were p.Laced in- dicating the entnaneea. When the a.igna wene poate.d by the pLan- n.ing depantmen.t we queat.Loned the eontrsacton. It waa then we dJacovened he had mia..ntenpneted the Tukw.ita Sign Code and ap- panentty we wene not in con£ot►nIty. In a .then £nom Campbett Sign nequeat.Lng payment and .inctud.Lng the Tukwila Sign Code, it waa explained that we d4.d not need a penm.it £on ditect.Lonat sign and thene6one we paid him. To £ unthen explain oun pnobtem, the two entnancea ate A O £an awa 64om the main entnance o £ the bui.tdLng thene .ia no way bon a dn.iven to £den.t.i.£y it without a d.i.nect.ionat a.tgn a Lnce thene , i.a no entnance to the baJ2d4 ng in etthen arses. The .Last aunvey we made nevea.Led that many people m.iased the entnance to the atone even when the align waa tite. Moneovers, the entnance on the Pankway is dea.Lgned to 4e/we the Turkey Nouae mote than Docea Southcenten. La.a t week we met with Mn.. Ca..Ltch S.Letd o 6 the ptann.Lng depc:t.tren t o6 the City 0 TukW4ta. A$ we nev.iewed ota pnobtetna we 6unthea dt eovea.ed the p' ea ent City Sign Code . doea cn.eat con.a.ideaabte han.dah.ip bon pnoper..ty ownen4, e4pecJatty 44 it id paez e►i.tty wn.L ten. Aa F andeaztand, the City Sign Code pneaentty pt.ov.Lde4 that one dn.ee- a.tandJng a.ign may be cone#nucted. br, ,,each paopenty owner.. 16 on outs. paopea..ty, which 4a 8 on 9 acxe4, we had buitt 15 atoae4, we coutd : nerve Bonatnucted 15 aLgna . Plow, one budtd.ng accommodating appnox.Lta:tety the flame aa.ea, 4a owned by one •.Lnd.iv4duat one company, id paev+ented putting up rnotte than one 4Lgn. Th.i,a aZone we think iz vea.y, unia a and eneatea a .tt.emendoua hc.nd$h•Lp. We have 6unthen d.i.acoveaed that. the Sign. Code pnovLde4 bon. eceb4oa.y 44gna which axe •J.ntended to . give d. t.ection to pedeztaAana but the accea4on.y .a.Lgn code atatea that .the dJne t.tionat .a-Lgrza axe aura intended not only Saa pedeatn tn.a but bon caa4 as wet.. Appa_a.entt y can two e.igna wound be accept abte .i4 they tread "Doce4 Ca4tomen .Pank.Lng" .Ln4tead, as .th.La woad: be a d.cneet.ionat and .in6oamatLonat 4.ign Son tna65.ic. • We think the Ldea • o 6 keeping the City o6 Tu.kw.LLa unctu.tter.ed o4 4Jgn4 .L4 •e.x+ceLten.t, but then aga.Ln, ,when you pa44 aLong 4o.me ata.eet4 tike .Southreai.tea Parkway, you w.LU aee 44gna . attached to bu.i£d.Ln.g4 and ()then. an.2ix4 which create 6unthen d4a.ton #.ion than .the Sign Code was intended to at2ow. T fuat wondered .L6 .it wound be. pa4b.ibte Loa. the Couneit . o j the City o4 TatzwJta to nev.iew the pxeb e:n.t . S,Lgn Code and •• a ee . 6 we could .have one that.iz gea .ed rnoa.e to the need$ 06. txa66ie 4a6ety but attow ownen.a .to input auto: taa66.i.c os .theft en.tnanc JocatLona. ObvJou.4Py. Arch a , pxov 4 ion wound be condit-ionat by n.eque4ting that 4aeh in40anatLon and. d..xect.Lonat •tna6i.ic e ig►:a . be .i.n good ta.ate and be ttr.ited ..ai a.Lze and number.. • i6 thence. ia :any Way we can won.k with you. on th44 ma:t.tea. •we; wound welcome the oppontun.Lty. May we heap 6nam you? S.i,ncea,ety, G. John poce4 Pa.ea.Ldent CJV/kc PLJSLIC ^V®PICB DEIPARTME 6230 a . jthcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 9808'7' telephone t 2©6 7 242-2'177 Mr. W. Frank Haynes Campbell. Neon Sign Company —1 1120 Fairview Avenue South Seattle, Washington 98109 m Dear Mr. Haynes: W N November 5, 1975 k Should the illegal signs not be removed prior to 14 November 1975 or an application for variance filed with the Tukwila Planning Depart- ment prior to 14 November 1975, the matter will be turned over to the N City. Attorney for action pursuant to Chapter 19.36 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. Li Sincerely, L!! Ill Barney R ppert a Building Director 2 BR /cw E E cc: Doce's Home Furnishings Ill w Mayor Todd Ei 2 City Atty Ei Ping Dir 2 IJ 66 x The City of Tukwila has received and reviewed your application for CC sign permit to legalize the existing directional signs erected some e time ago at Doce's Home Furnishings in Tukwila. 0. Section 19.32.140 (A) restricts the number of free - standing signs to i 0 one (1) per building. Thus, pursuant to Section 19.12.060, you are w hereby notified of the rejection of the above - described sign permit it application. Section 19.12.010 requires any sign to have benefit of a sign permit and Chapter 19.36 requires the Building Director to issue citations to violators of the Sign Code, in this case Doce's Home Furnishings, the property owner. rinse 1931 July 23, 1975 Gary Crutchfield Assistant Planner 6230 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 Dear Mr. Crutchfield: Cordially, - W. Frank Haynes U. Sign Representative for Doces Home Furnishings /mlw C camp bell neon 1120 fairview ave. n. mottle. wa. 98109 (206-623-1364) Campbell Neon, Inc., with instructions from Doces Home Furnishings, built and installed two miscellaneous informational signs near the entrances to their property. We acted under the provisions of the Tukwila Sign Code, Section. 19,08.090 and Section 19.12.'070.L, in which miscellaneous informational signs are excluded from permit requirements. This letter is pursuant to our conversation of July 21, -and request is hereby made that the provisions outlined in the .Code allowing such.signs. be allowed to remain, until legally revised to reflect the wishes of the City Council and - populace. graphics• architectural rendering• bu"iness. signing interior planning • lighting • store front application ADDRESS PHONE NAME OF BUILDER • l_ A w. r 6p Q / j , l ,..re__ • STATE LICENSE NO. Ts_ 6 7 / SALES TAX NO. ADDRESS 1 _II A ca L' , A 1 ~ ( Bur t[- -1 (eti_i)t I APPLICATION of b OF EESTIMATED COMPLETED PHONE I` 2- 3 -- -l3 6 4` VALUE WORK $ / TOO o.Cl ?t_.11 cb OCU. 4vr Y s PERMIT FEE $ • FOR . .PLAN CHECK FEE $ BUILDING PERMIT LATE PERMIT FEE ^___ ' • ' t ` Li" r ) (i�e S • (s i r TOTAL FEE $ TYPE OF CONST. OCCUPANCY GROUP DATE ISSUED FIRE ZONE USE ZONE T EXPIRATION DATE FIRE SPRINKLERS REQUIRED MAX. OCC. LOAD • Yes MI No LOCATION OF WORK / NUMBER & STREET / �..• , L 1 LOT BLOCK SUBDIVISION OWNER CITY OICJIVRA BUILDING DENTtriENT 6230 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, Washington 98067 Phone: (206) 242 -2177 OCT 2 9 REC'D Name of Tenant: ,ar r i u (( a Ism-- 8/ a, Nature of Business: lg. /VvOA) V (JL$ r {-- to 1r da a 6 YPr THIS PERMIT DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY WORK IN PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY OR ON UTILITY EASEMENTS. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING, VENTILATING OR AIR CONDITIONING. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT NO WORK IS TO BE DONE EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND IN APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND THAT ALL WORK IS TO CONFORM TO TUKWILA CODES AND ORDINANCES. APPLICANT Oe.,Q,,n LA JV n/t T i c r J BY V - P..✓ L 4 NC S e � p abl ate. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Appl. No. Receipt No. _ Filing Date Hearing Date APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE APPLICANT TO ANSWER ALL THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MEATLY AND ACCURATELY: Property Petitioned for variance is located ea bctwcon and- . Total square footage in property LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY iv1 G ti1 S G i j Pe L /Lt. . nJ S / S1t � 5 7' / a �l / • o F T Existing Zoning - .. f . ... What are the uses you propose to develop on this property? /k Number of permanent N off - street parking spaces that will be provided on property? • Number required 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 £pplication Procedure sheet Item No. 2 for specific minimum requirements.) 1. What provisions will b& made to screen adjacent and surrounding property from r..ny imcompatible effects which may arise �s a result of the proposed land use classification 2. What provisions will be made to provide for necessary street, widening td minimum standards? 3. What provisions will be made for adequate sewer and water service? Planning Commission Action City Council. Action Ordinance No. & Date Address awasimairmamma 5. What hardship exists making this variance necessary ? .rr 23 Form B romormwomarrommolmenna Telephone No. 5 7 �_ / , Sc 4. Any other comments which the petitioner feels are appropriate s ..._[_.5�.at�l P 23 RE: VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR DOCES ENTRANCE SIGNS. Subscribed and sworn before me AFFIDAVIT I, G. John Doces , being duly sworn, declare that I am the contract purchaser or owner of the property involved in this application and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. 575 -6500 This ] 8th day of November , ) • Nokar Public inUand for the State of Washington, residing at Mercer Island, Wa. (Signature of Contract Purcha er or Owner) 17798 Southcenter Parkway (Mailing Address) Seattle, Washington (City) (State) (Telephone) Form C hsvnvrhel+ mH�nrww.Y.4n 4 H r nv.r ry Jrvr.rYwr ri .. .'1Y` 1+ .. ..... .. �.c .r ... .. . mF 1 6 ViSD tactiziD Ply 11 vn. i. n�A.• J:• �n: ue..:. Mwn. iea�.4wvne.wawa.'c�v+r++ .4 4nnw..sre.W.:.w.wr wv.w✓m.ln.4v <•x.«eva.�nvAnvvM Hvwr+YYw�Vaw vwwtssv•.w�+�rxanw avn nr+n.n..1 ■•• n4 ....y.� .. ... 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