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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit L93-0055 - COMBS PAM - SPECIAL PERMISSIONl93-0055 343 andover park east first interstate bank City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director January 6, 1994 Ms. Pam Combs TUBE ART P.O. Box 34333 Seattle, WA 98124 -1333 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RE: NOTICE OF DECISION File Number: L93 -0055: First Interstate Sign Dear Ms. Combs: This is to confirm that the Planning Commission reviewed on October 28, 1993 the above proposal by Tube Art for a special size increase in a wall sign for First Interstate. This review is required by the Sign Code for a special size increase (TMC 19.32.140). The Planning Commission adopted the findings and conclusions contained in the Staff Report (October 18, 1993), and denied the proposal. In our discussion following the hearing, you asked about the process for appeal of the Planning Commission decision. We agreed that any appeal would be postponed until you received a Notice of Decision explaining the appeal process, and that the appeal period would begin on the date of the Notice of Decision. The delay in this Notice is due to some discrepancy in the Sign Code. The Sign Code does not specifically provide for an appeal of a Planning Commission decision, which is inconsistent with our review process for other land use actions. This matter has been reviewed with our City Attorney. Our Attorney has advised us that the Sign Code appeals provisions are expanded to include appeals to Planning Commission decisions, following the process outlined in the Zoning Code appeals section (TMC 18.90.020). Under the Zoning Code, you have the right to appeal the Planning Commission's decision. Any appeal must be made in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days of the date of this letter and shall state the reasons for the appeal. The City Clerk will schedule a review for you before the City Council within 90 days of the filing of the appeal. The Council may hold a public hearing on your request prior to making a decision (TMC 18.90.020, attached). 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665 : �:: Ms. P. Combs First Interstate Decision Notice, 1/6/94 Page 2 You also have the right to apply for a sign variance. The Board of Adjustment may grant a variance to the size standard if you can demonstrate that the First Interstate proposal meets all seven of the variance criteria (TMC 19.12.060). For your information, enclosed is a variance application. To review a variance, the Board of Adjustment meets on the first Thursday of each month. A review by the Board will be scheduled not later than 60 days after receipt of a written appeal. However, based on the Planning staff's understanding of the First Interstate sign proposal, it does not appear that the current proposal would meet all of the variance criteria. It is our hope that First Interstate can achieve its objectives within the limitations of the current Sign Code. If it would be helpful, I would be happy to meet with you to discuss alternatives. If you have any questions regarding the processes described above, please feel free to write or call (431- 3670). Sincerely, Ann Siegenth• er Associate Planner cc: File Encl: TMC 18.90.020 Variance application 19.12.040 - 19.12.050 sign permit, a simple illustration showing how the proposed sign shall look on the site shall be submitted. A vicinity map at a scale of one inch repre- senting two hundred feet (or larger) shall be required showing the property on which the proposed sign is located, the street and nearest intersection, together with a site map at the scale of one inch representing twenty feet (or larger) showing the location of the sign, structures, right -of -way, ease- ments and property lines. Elevation projections of the proposed sign shall also be submitted with the application and shall include, butnot be limited to, the following: The sign's relationship to the . property lines, ease- ments, setback lines, supporting structure, colors and materials and method of illumination. ,:19.12.040 Application -- Rejection -- Appeal. Rejection of any application for a sign permit shall be made in writing by the Planning Director and shall state the reasons therefor. A copy of the rejection notice shall be signed "received" by the applicant or be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the applicant at his designated address.��Li_t.in thirty days, the applicant may file with the Planning Department a notice of appeal and request for review by the Board of Adjustment at a regular meeting not later than sixty days from the date the notice of appeal is filed, unless a later date is requested by the applicant. After a review hearing, the Board of Adjustment shall file with the Planning Director and send to the applicant a written decision either denying the application or directing the Planning Director to issue the permit. The decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be final and con- clusive unless the original applicant or an adverse party makes application to the Superior Court of King County for a writ of certiorari, a writ of prohibition, or a writ of mandamus within forty days of the final decision of the Board of Adjustment. 19.12.050 Exceptions -- Permits not Requihed. The following shall not require a permit (these exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of any sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance and its compliance with the provisions of this code or any other law or ordinance regulating the same): (A) The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign, theater marquee, and similar signs speci- fically designed for the use of replacement copy. (B) Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising structure, or the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration which requires a sign permit unless a structural or electrical change is made or the area or the shape of the sign is altered. (C) Temporary signs and decorations customary for special 7 • Nj >nw'rolill{• • *.Complete items 1 and /orr 2 for additionataservict m•x Corrlplete items3 slid Y • ;Prin -your name end address on the reverse of •this form so,that we ca mfeturn this,card to you 4 s } a • yak •:.Attach Hits form.to the front of the.meilptece, or on the back It space; `Z�t Writ t Return Receipt Requested` on the neitpiece below the article number ra•' rf ..The Return Receipt will show to whom the`erticle was'delivered end the date ;ifaC ?.delivered.° .,.,, �..,+` �' >r :',. .. �!'. , . ..,r'• ., OA, 2 0 RestrIcted Delivery, '�k f onault postmeste��for'�fee a:: :Art de NOM :4, Ur nature ;(Agent) ecember X19! MESTIC RETURN : RECIF i r P 434 386 L 9 1P- Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided UNITED STATES Do not use for International Mail POStAl. MIN (See Reverse) Sent to /--%- -m C r‘S, 7) ,4e Street and No. 3 j3— P.O. State an ZIP Code ��� �/ / 1 9'- /3.* (Postage $ .75 .scertitied Fee 1.00 Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee 'Return Receipt Showing tb Whom & Date Delivered 1 , OQ Return Receipt Showing to Whom, Date, and Addressee's Address TOTAL Postage & Fees $ 2.29 Postmark or Date • City of Tukwila Department of Comm ur ' 'development January 3, 1994 Ms. Pam Combs TUBE ART P.O. Box 34333 Seattle, WA 98124 -1333 John W Rants, Mayor Rick Beeler, Director VIA CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RE: NOTICE OF DECISION File Number: L93 -0055: First Interstate Sign Dear Ms. Combs: This is to confirm that the Planning Commission reviewed on October 28, 1993 the above proposal by Tube Art for a special size increase in a wall sign for First Interstate. This review is required by the Sign Code for a special size increase (TMC 19.32.140). The Planning Commission adopted the findings and conclusions contained in the Staff Report (October 18, 1993), and denied the proposal. In our discussion following the hearing, vou asked about the process for appeal of the Planning Commission decision. We agreed 'that any appeal would be postponed until you received a Notice of Decision explaining the appeal process, and that the appeal period would begin on the date of the Notice of Decision. The delay in this Notice is due to some discrepancy in the Sign Code. The Sign Code does not specifically provide for an appeal of a Planning Commission decision, which is inconsistent with our review process for other land use actions. This matter has been reviewed with our City Attorney. Our Attorney has advised us that the Sign Code appeals provisions are expanded to include appeals to Planning Commission decisions, following the process outlined in the Zoning Code appeals section (TMC 18.90.020). Under the Zoning Code, you have the right to appeal the Planning Commission's decision. Any appeal must be made in writing to the City Clerk within 10 days of the date of this letter and shall state the reasons for the appeal. The City Clerk will schedule a review for you before the City Council within 90 days of the filing of the appeal. The Council may hold a public hearing on your request prior to making a decision (TMC 18.90.020, attached). 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 11100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 0 (206) 431 -3670 0 Fax (206) 431-3665 Ms. P. Combs First Interstate Decision Notice, 1/3/94 Page 2 You also have the right to apply for a sign variance. The Board of Adjustment may grant a variance to the size standard if you can demonstrate that the First Interstate proposal meets all seven of the variance criteria (TMC 19.12.060). For your information, enclosed is a variance application. To review a variance, the Board of Adjustment meets on the first Thursday of each month. A review by the Board will be scheduled not later than 60 days after receipt of a written appeal. However, based on the Planning staff's understanding of the First Interstate sign proposal, it does not appear that the current proposal would meet all of the variance criteria. It is our hope that First Interstate can achieve its objectives within the limitations of the current Sign Code. If it would be helpful, I would be happy to meet with you to discuss alternatives. If you have any-questions regarding the processes described above, please feel free to write or call (431- 3670). Sincerely Ann Siegentrfialer 'Associate Planner cc: File Encl: TMC 18.90.020 Variance application TITLE 18 — ZONING Sections: l 8.90.010 18.90.020 18.90.030 18.90.040 Chapter 18.90 APPEALS Appeals from decisions or interpretations of the Planning Director. Appeals from decisions of the Planning Commission. Appeals from decisions of the Board of Adjustment. Appeals from decisions of the City Council. 18.90.010 Appeals from decisions or interpretations of the Planning Director. Any person aggrieved by any interpretation of this title by the Planning Director may present to the Board of Adjustment a petition requesting review of such decision. Any such petition shall be made within ten days of the interpretation and should set forth in writing the interpretation being appealed, the interpretation being sought, and the reasons why the Board of Adjustment should support the appeal. The action of the Board of Adjustment shall be final. (Ord. 1247 §1(part), 1982) 18.90.020 Appeals from decisions of the Planing Coomission Any party aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Commission, or the Planning Commission acting as a Board of Architectural Review, may appeal that decision to the City Council. The appeal shall be made in writing to the City Clerk within ten days of the Planning Commission decision and shall state the reasons for the appeal. The City Council shall affirm, deny, or modify the decision of the Planning Commission within ninety days of the filing of the appeal. Prior to making its decision, the City Council may hold a public hearing. (Ord. 1247 §1(part), 1982) 18.90.030 Appeals from decisions of the Board of Adjustment. The action of the Board of Adjustment in granting or denying an application for variance, or in the resolution of an appeal from an administrative interpretation, shall be final and conclusive, unless, within ten days from the date of the Board's action, an applicant or an aggrieved party makes an application to the Superior Court of King County for a writ of certiorari, a writ of prohibition, or a writ of mandamus. (Ord. 1247 §1(part), 1982) 18.90.040 Appeals from decisions of the City Council. The action of the City Council on all matters shall be final and conclusive unless, within ten days from the date of the Council's action, an applicant or an aggrieved party makes an application to the Superior Court of King County for a writ of certiorari, a writ of prohibition, or a writ of mandamus. (Ord. 1247 §1(part), 1982) Printed August 4, 1993 Page 18-93 City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director RECEIVED NOV 1 01993 M E CM' F TUKWILA TO: talnAllECANgitilafFICEty Attorney FROM: Rick Beeler, Director DCD DATE: November 5, 1993 RE: Appeals of Planning Commission Sign Code decisions M O R A N D U M RECEIVED Nov - 8 1993 e.ini OF'i'UKWILA a'v AT o lyEy'g OFFICE BACKGROUND: First Interstate Bank applied to the Planning Commission for _approval of a special wall sign. The Planning Commission denied the request. The Bank has eta€ its intention to appeal, but the Sign Code is silent on the appeal process. The Director of DCD has permit authority under the Sign Code (19.32.010). Decisions by the Director may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment; Board decisions may be appealed to King County Superior Court (TMC 19.12.040). For certain types of signs, the Code requires Planning Commission approval (TMC 19.28.010; 19.32.020, .080, .100, .120, .130, .140, .150, .180). However, the Sign Code does not provide for appeals to these decisions. ISSUE: What is the appropriate process for appeals of Sign Code decisions made by the Planning Commission? While the Sign Code is silent on the subject, the Zoning Code is instructive. The Zoning Code requires that appeals from the Planning Commission go to the City Council. Planning Commission decisions on Sign Code issues are similar to other land use decisions. Absent any other specific provision, we should follow the process typically used in the Zoning Code. Therefore, appeals of Planning Commission decisions under the Sign Code should be made to the City Council. The typical appeal period for land use decisions, i.e. 10 days, would also apply. Please review this issue and let us know by November 10, 1993 whether this is the proper appeals process. CIecr��1 c�L Z-eA cc: Ann Siegenthaler First Interstate file \. °� c A \. G, 1n:05 e e "1 ~b \\.o,�) -j 1-e--_. 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665 City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor Department of Community Development HEARING DATE: PROJECT/FILE: APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: LOCATION: ZONING DISTRICT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: ATTACHMENTS: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL PERMISSION SIGN Prepared October 18, 1993 October 28, 1993 FIRST INTERSTATE SIGN #L93 -0055 Tube Art/Pam Combs Rick Beeler, Director Proposal is to construct one wall sign of approximately 62 square feet, which is in excess of the 48 square -foot area allowed in the Sign Code (TMC 19.32.140). Under the Special Permission provision in the Sign Code, the Planning Commission may approve the proposed increase in sign area (TMC 19.32.150). 343 Andover Park East Section 26 -23 -04 C -M (Industrial Park) Light Industrial Deny increase in wall sign size beyond the basic Code maximum Ann Siegenthaler, 431 -3670 A. B. C. D. E. Vicinity Map Site Plan/Building Elevation Revised Site Plan/Building Elevation Color Sign Elevation Applicant's letter 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665 First Interstate Sign Report 10/18 Page 2 FINDINGS OF FACT VICINITY /SITE INFORMATION The building site is located at the northwest corner of Treck Drive and Andover Park East (see Attachment A). The site is bordered by commercial uses to the south, offices and retail (under construction) to the north, and offices to the east. The proposed wall sign will be on the located on the north facade, visible to these uses and traffic southbound on Andover (see Attachment B). An existing freestanding sign, located next to the street, will remain. PROJECT DESCRIPTION First Interstate Bank proposes to install a wall sign of 62.38 square feet (s.f.), which is in excess of the 48 square -foot area allowed in the Sign Code (TMC 19.32.140). Under the Special Permission provision in the Sign Code, the Planning Commission may approve this increase in sign area (TMC 19.32.150). The sign will be located on the north facade of the building, which is of brick construction. White channel letters, 24" high, are proposed, along with the First Interstate logo in red - orange and yellow (see Attachment D). The sign will be internally illuminated. BACKGROUND The key in the Sign Code's special provision for a size increase is the "required minimum setback." In the original application, the applicant's setback calculations are based on the wall's distance from the side property line (see Attachment E). However, staff based its review on the wall's distance from the street (front yard building setback). In response to this staff interpretation, First Interstate revised its proposal. The new request for a larger sign is based upon the sign's distance from the street. The sign will be located on the same wall, but shifted to a location 100 feet from the street (See Attachment C). The applicant's approach to calculating sign size results in a conclusion which is much different than the staff's conclusion. This is due, in part, to the fact that the Sign Code does not clarify the term "setback." This is also due to the applicant's premise that the sign setback is equivalent to the wall setback. First Interstate Sign Staff Report 10/18/93 Page 3 The criteria for approval of a special size increase are given below. In addition, the Planning Commission is being asked to evaluate two aspects of the First Interstate proposal: 1. Whether the "sign setback" is intended to be equivalent to "wall setback;" and 2. Whether the "setback" is intended to be measured from a) the street, or b) from any other property line. The Planning Commission's decision regarding the measurement of setbacks for sign area calculations will be used as a guideline for staff and future applicants for Special Permission signs. DECISION CRITERIA Under the Sign Code, there are four criteria for determining the maximum size allowable for the proposed sign. First, the Sign Code establishes a maximum size for commercial signs. With this maximum as a base, the Code provides a Special Permission process in which the Planning Commission may approve a larger size. Third, the Code limits the size which the Planning Commission may approve. Finally, the intent of the Sign Code must be considered in evaluating an increase in the base size of a sign. These four approval criteria are noted below, along with a discussion of the relationship of the proposal to the criteria. 1. "Commercial Zones Where Signs Will Face or Abut other Commercial or Industrial Zones" (TMC 1932.140). As the First Interstate site faces other commercial /industrial zones, a wall sign would normally be required to meet the maximum size allowed under this section. Using the formula provided in this section, for an "exposed building face" of 1,080 square feet, First Interstate could have a wall sign with a maximum area of 48.2 square feet. However, the Sign Code allows an applicant to increase this maximum size with approval by the Planning Commission, under the conditions noted below. First Interstate Sign Staff Report 10/18/93 Page 4 2. "Upon application to and approval by the Planning Commission, the permitted sign areas provided in Table 1 may be increased no more than fifty percent for each doubling of the required minimum setback distance for the wall upon which a particular sign is to be placed, but in no case shall sign area exceed that permitted in Section 19.32.150" (TMC 19.32.140). The applicant's request is based on their conclusion that the setback of the wall sign will be greater than the minimum required (see Attachment E). By doubling the required setback, the First Interstate sign could be enlarged by 24.1 square feet (50% of 48.2 s.f.) up to 6% of the wall area, for a maximum of 64.8 square feet (6% x 1,080 s.f.). The proposed sign is 62.38 s.f. The Sign Code refers to the "setback distance for the wall," but does not define "setback" as front, side or rear. This can lead to confusion. Technically, any given wall of a building will have setbacks from two property lines (one parallel, one perpendicular). In a CM zone, the required minimum side yard setback is 5 feet, while the front yard setback is 50 feet. The wall on which the sign will be mounted has a setback from the street of approximately 84 feet, less than the 100 -foot "doubling" of the required setback. However, in the revised proposal, the sign itself is located 100 feet from the street. The wall's setback from the side property line is more than double the minimum. 3. "Building Identification Signs -- Businesses in a planned shopping center shall be allowed signing equal to 6% of the exposed building face area on which the sign is to be placed up to a maximum of 500 square feet" (TMC 19.32.150). Under this Section, the maximum sign area allowed by for the First Interstate sign would be 64.8 square feet (six percent of the exposed building face). The proposed sign, at 62.38 s.f., is under this maximum. 4. "The purposes of this code are to establish standards and guidelines for the design...of signs...so that the streets of Tukwila may appear orderly and safety may be increased by minimizing clutter and distraction" (TMC 19.04.020(A)). First Interstate Sign Staff Report 10/18/93 Page 5 The proposed sign is designed to reflect First Interstate's "corporate colors." These proposed colors are compatible with the existing freestanding sign on site. The use of illuminated white channel letters on the brick facade makes the sign clear and legible from a distance. CONCLUSIONS Based upon the above discussion, staff concludes that the proposed sign meets the all but one of the basic criteria for approval of a Special Permission sign. With the exception of the setback calculations, the proposal is consistent with what has been approved for other, similar commercial signs. The design of the proposed sign is in harmony with the building facade and site, and is legible from a distance. These characteristics make the sign consistent with the intent of the code to "minimize clutter and distraction." However, the sign does not meet the criteria for a "doubling" of the required setback. The reasons are as follows: 1. The Sign Code states that the special size increase applies where there is a "doubling of the required minimum setback distance for the wall upon which a particular sign is to be placed (TMC 19.32.140). The Code is clear that the "wall" is the object to which the setback applies, not the "sign." Therefore, where the sign is located on the wall is irrelevant to this special review. 2. Staff has based its review on the wall setback measured from the street. Staff used this approach for the following reasons: a) The ,purpose of the Sign Code is to reduce clutter and distraction which might cause safety concerns. The sign will have the greatest visual impact from the street; therefore, provisions to control the visualimpacts of signs were likely intended to address the relationship of the sign to the street. b) The intent of the size exception allowed by Section 19.32.140 is to recognize the possibility of hardship for businesses which are located far from the street. This occurs in many locations in Tukwila where businesses are located some distance from the street, behind large parking lots or in large retail complexes. This site condition has been First Interstate Sign Report 10/18 Page 6 typical of previous requests for special permission signs, such as for Toys R Us and Home Depot. These applicants usually did not have the option to locate a wall sign closer to the street. Intentionally • locating a sign further from the street, in order to obtain a size increase, does not seem to meet the "hardship" intent of the code. c) The Sign Code provides First Interstate a sign allowance similar to other commercial /industrial sites. A 48.2 s.f. sign is allowed on the north facade, which will be visible from the street and elsewhere. In addition, the site has a freestanding sign near the street, which is visible to north and southbound traffic on Andover. Based upon the wall's setback from the street, the First Interstate sign does not meet the criteria for "doubling" of the setback. In addition, the Sign Code provides an adequate and equitable sign allowance for the First Interstate site, without a special increase in sign size. RECOMMENDATIONS As the proposal does not meet all of the criteria for approval, staff recommends that the request to increase the sign size by approximately 14 square feet be denied. • OF Z50 5.50 c• 10 HI I (5/11/. \ • 1 • : c:C 14.4. _ -, -11 1 11. I . .:, P• , \ ‘IANDOER INMUST IAIL • v, z90 ,cz, \ , , ij \t'N 1 2 21 t" / (.) c 1' ' I .-11 5.' ...I ' \ 7 1 6 ,.. , r',.. c0 Qc ..... r) • t 2. \ \ i _,/ , .., , . A 7, % ' 1 /........1. —......— 1 1—l. r - - • P •• --/— ' 'A' 111!0::T r IZSA1 T 1 --- ..,:y V ;.i........_.: N....H. foritit I' ...,,..r.i. 1. i 27 , BLVD. V \ i I t LJ• r ) *\ r — 1 1 \••' \\‘ 1 — —14 1A 0 Ill. • .A' 'trot t 1 %.17 Q. (-1 .. 3 2 6F DO V A^ piLF :Pt / — INDUSTRY OR IL, ir° PUGET WESTERN INC .3.14 Ac. / / p.lR?NG Mk-SEW:A eimr. / r6V-I .345V Pl-n. 774.34 i• 119 77 -14- SS 5o F30 (B) pAgx,Ne7 4E1 PAC1C ATTACHMENT A p1 a • IM •• )1— siith hit a4 .A) .1 X17 JJAWA, ; VAI ad ›FOLW.1. 7 3 1'0 'VA k t; ATTACHMENT B 2 2 8 10Ca.410 r P (PA' 4 I. I 1 1 I I ,7 1 I it 1 1 E n • ••••••••• -.. 0. • 4E11 4. Eg d c ,. 0-i,:4c r n "1 iaH man' �'TACHMENT ATTACHMENT D TubeArt July 28, 1993 Ms. Diana Painter CITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: First Interstate Bank 343 Andover Park East Dear Diana, Elmer! -0• ....... JUL 2 91993 OEE'..ELOi=. We are requesting approval of a wall sign exceeding the square footage allowed from Table I but less that 6% of the building face, the maximum sign area allowed by Sec. 19.32.150. The proposed sign is to be located on the North elevation with an E.B.F. (Exposed Building Face) of 1080 square feet and a setback of 140 feet. The proposed sign is 62.38 square feet requiring a setback of 100 feet and not exceeding 64.8 square feet which is the 6% maximum for this elevation. Located on the East elevation is a single faced wall sign which will be removed upon approval of the new North elevation signage. Our request for the larger sign is based on Sec. 19.32.140 (A) "Upon application to and approval by the planning commission, the permitted sign area may increase no more than fifty percent for each doubling of the minimum setback distance for the wall upon which a particular sign is to be placed, but in no case shall sign area exceed that permitted in Sec. 19.32.150." The proposal meets the requirements for this approval and the design of the sign with a 31 % increase remains in keeping with the intent of the code. If you have any questions please call me at (206) 223 -1 122. Sincerely, TUBE ART DII PLAYS, INC. Pam Combs Permit Coordinator PC /gh -C:C :155 Tube A•1 Displays, Inc. • Effective Architectural and Electrical Displays 2730 Occidental Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98134 • P.O. Box 34333 • Seattle, WA 98124-1333 206-223-1122 • FAx 206-223-1123 • Washington Only 1-800-562-2854 ATTACHMENT E " " t +' • 10 -12 -1993 08:07 223 .. 23 Tubekt TUBE ART DISPL•';'3 P.01 2730 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle. WA 98134 206-223-1122 Toil Free 1- 800.562.2854 FACSIMILE COVER SHEET To Aga,(1 FAX # *'- Company "7voottyA,rL - Telephone # From /90!1/ FAX # (206) 223 -1123 Date /60' • X1'10 Time a.m. /p.m. No, of pages (INCLUDING COVER SHEET) Remarks 7v ,Agiv 7 /o-t2 ' , 1.r1 • �e�sj/,dryiv� •/do) la/,C , . _; — d /.* p ld/ Jr " /AtiVe /• -oir�ra�ic�c.J. >, -- :may .os- If you do not receive all of the pages indicated above, please contact us as soon as possible a (206) 223 -1122. Respectfully f Tube Art Displays, Inc. FAXCVR,SAV OCT 1 2 1993 3Fi'V ENT 10-12-1993 08: 08 223 E 6 ; J. 01.11:0, I • 0 TUBE ART D I SPLAy.9 1- P . 03 id • 1 V 4'1.. t...1 CC 1 0 4.16-. 6,:j3 NITY 1-_)F -1,0P AilENT TubeArt July 28, 1993 Ms. Diana Painter CITY OF TUKWILA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 RE: First Interstate Bank 343 Andover Park East Dear Diana, RECERIED JUL 2 91993 coMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT I-15-CO5` We are requesting approval of a wall sign exceeding the square footage allowed from Table 1 but Tess that 6% of the building face, the maximum sign area allowed by Sec. 19.32.150. The proposed sign is to be located on the North elevation with an E.B.F. (Exposed Building Face) of 1080 square feet and a setback of 140 feet. The proposed sign is 62.38 square feet requiring a setback of 100 feet and not exceeding 64.8 square feet which is the 6% maximum for this elevation. Located on the East elevation is a single faced wall sign which will be removed upon approval of the new North elevation signage. Our request for the larger sign is based on Sec. 19.32.140 (A) "Upon application to and approval by the planning commission, the permitted sign area may increase no more than fifty percent for each doubling of the minimum setback distance for the wall upon which a particular sign is to be placed, but in no case shall sign area exceed that permitted in Sec. 19.32.150." The proposal meets the requirements for this approval and the design of the sign with a 31 % increase remains in keeping with the intent of the code. If you have any questions please call me at (206) 223 -1 122. Sincerely, DI,PLAYS, INC. %- Pam Combs Permit Coordinator PC /gh Tube Art Displays, Inc. • Effective Architectural and Electrical Displays 2730 Occidental Ave. S. • Seattle, WA 98134 • P.O. Box 34333 • Seattle. WA 98124 -1333 206-223-1122 • FAX 206.223 -1123 • Washington Only 1-800-562-2854 I uuudmg M.,"wc, ", .10-12-1993 08:0? TUBE if3T. D SeLP,. P. 02 1 ■•••■••■• sgtiPortruciefor..,, Om, 111••••■1 MOB 11■•••■•■••••■•••■•••■■■•••• •••••■• L. led tidAr A./ .10% err. • . • ---;3471;"!9r5Tire—"•— • e E: r ITZT 1 2 1993 -10-12-1993 08:08 223 AM • TUBE ART DISPLA4 P.03 O. /-r-m 1 7 2 1993 C O N V E R S A T I O N R E C O R D FILE: FIRST INTERSTATE SPECI S N FROM: Ann Siegenthaler Department of ComIi ity Development DATE: October 8, 1993 TYPE: Phone WITH: Pam Combs, contact Tube Art Discussed direction of staff report for PC hearing this month. Staff cannot recommend approval. 1) Intent of code is that doubling of setback is to be measured from the street, not from the side. Setback in CM is 50 feet, so wall must have 100 -foot "doubled" setback. Pam did not disagree with this. 2) Pam suggested that they might move the sign further back on the same wall, so that even though wall does not have "doubled setback," the sign would be 100 feet back from street. I did not think this would meet the intent of the code. Bank has allowance for sign just like other businesses. There is not a hardship due to site characteristics. If the bank chooses to move the sign further back from street it is a different situation than a building which is located far from the street where there are no options. Intent of code provision is to balance out the difficulties of a large setback with increased sign size. It's intended to be used in special situations where keeping with allowed size might create hardship for business. In past, we've used for businesses located far away from road, such as Toys R Us, or others where large parking lot in front. However, I will look at an alternative proposal and review the issue again. Pam will talk to First Interstate and see what they want to do. She will fax me a site plan with new sign location, if the bank decides on this. She will do this by 10/15/93 (she is on vacation 10/18- 10/22). City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 (206) 431 -3670 ciag�r PERMIT NO. RECEIPT NO. DATE: SIGN APPLICATION & PERMIT PLEASE PRINT One Application Per Sign 1' / Business Name , ,S //_Address of Sign // Phone Business Owner's Name Address, City, State, Zip Phone P ,o7 de-47 4 4319K gc /. 33 ,�-' 76 -x.35 Aa-', Applicant' Address, City, State, Zip Phone 7 Contractor Address, City, State, Zip ZONING: (NOTE: 3 sets of plans including site plans are required) Phone EXISTING PERMANENT SIGNS: ❑ None ❑ All To Be Removed ❑ Signs to Remain SIGN DESCRIPTION: Number of Signs Type of Sign Location OA/4Y Pie S'/ 1) ,"Permanent ❑ Temporary ❑ Change of copy 2) internally lighted ❑ Externally lighted ❑ N t 16 ighted 3) Type of Sign: /WALL WALL SIGN What is the wall area (length x heig�) where the sign will be mounted? ASV- square feet Wall sign size: b 2 3g2 Does the sign face residential zoned land? ❑ Yes square feet ❑ FREESTANDING: Street Frontage for the entire lot where the sign will be located. feet Height of building: feet Freestanding sign size: sq. feet. Height: ft. in. Setback from property lines: feet ❑ TEMPORARY SIGN: Type of Construction: ❑ Cloth (Banner) ❑ Single -face rigid material ❑ Multi -face rigid material Number of temporary signs to be displayed' Temporary sign size (square feet): Number of temporary sign permits issued to this business within this calendar year: Length of time to be displayed• days It is the responsibility of the installer to obtain the electrical permit and inspections from the State Electrical Depart- ment. The applicant or installer is required to call the Building Division at 433 -1849 for final inspection. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above information ished by m is tru: and correct, and that the applicable requirements of the City of Tukwila will be met. tc (Date) ure of owner or authorized agent) SIGN PERMIT Issued by: Date* Comments or Conditions: ❑ Denied El Issued ❑ Issued with conditions Phone (NOTE: Sign permit approval is valid for 180 days.) OFFICE USE ONLY BUILDING ❑ Approve ❑ Approve DIVISION: ❑ Deny w /conditions By Date PLANNING ❑ Approve ❑ Approve DIVISION: ❑ Deny Comments or Conditions: Final Inspection: By Date White • File Canary • Applicant Pink • Building Division City of Tukwila Department of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, Washington 98188 (206) 431 -3670 FEE PERMIT NO. RECEIPT NO. DATE: SIGN APPLICATION & PERMIT One Application Per Sign A /1,r' Business Name Address of Sign PLEASE PRINT , a- 9 4- Business Owner's Name Address, City, State, Zip '.1 /49A5 Applicant Phone cV777:e.e- Address, City (State, Zip / Phone /// // .!1 Contractor Address, City, State, Zip Phone ZONING: 641 EXISTING PERMANENT SIGNS: ❑ None E To Be Remo ❑ Signs to Remain � (NOTE: 3 sets of plans including site plans are required) �.v�� %,� /744A-- .� Number of Signs Type of Sign %7igeti Location SIGN D R!PTION: 1 Permanent ❑ Temporary ❑ Change of copy 2) Internally lighted ❑ Externally lighted ❑ Not lighted 3) Type of Sign: ❑ WALL SIGN / What is the wall area (length x hei where the sign will be mounted? a _ Yi square feet Wall sign size. -1-6' • c7 square feet Does the sign face Ote. L a404J, -) residential zoned nand? ❑ Yes No A/ve gegt,74,0d 7.:r !fie' .5"- --- 0 FREESTANDING: Street Frontage for the entire lot where the sign will be located' feet Height of building: feet Freestanding sign size: sq. feet. Height: ft. in. Setback from property lines: feet ❑ TEMPORARY SIGN: Type of Construction: ' f 2.. ❑ Cloth (Banner) ;IVY :LOS'M1 .N : ❑ Single -face rigid material ❑ Multi -face rigid material Number of temporary signs to be displayed. Temporary sign size (square feet): Number of temporary sign permits issued to this business within this calendar year: Length of time to be displayed• days It is the responsibility of the installer to obtain the electrical permit and inspections from the State Electrical Depart- ment. The applicant or installer is requiretht the Building Division at 433 -1849 for final inspection. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above intormati furnished by a is tr and correct, and that the applicable requirements of the City of Tukwila will be met. 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