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TRANSMIT Number: 93001096 Amount:
Permit No: L93 -0064 Type: P -SP SPECIAL PERMISSION
Site Address: 17740 SOUTHCENTER PY
Payment Method: CHECK Notation: CK #3988 Init: APS
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200.00 08/13/93 11:08
Account Code
000/345.810
Description
ZONING /SUBDIVISION
Total (This Payment):
Total Fees: 200..00...
Total All Payments 200:00;,
Balance:
Paid
200.00
200.00
08/16/93
GENERA 200.00
TOTAL 200.00
CHECK 200.00
CHANCE 0.00
3477A000 15 :02
City of Tukwila John W. Rants, Mayor
Department of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
DECEMBER 16,1993
Mr. Meryhew called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. Members present were Messrs.
Meryhew, Haggerton, Flesher, Knudson, Malina, and Clark. Representing the staff were
Jack Pace, Vernon Umetsu, and Sylvia Schnug.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
MR. FLESHER MOVED TO NOMINATE JIM HAGGERTON AS THE 1994
CHAIRMAN. MR. CLARK SECONDED THE MOTION.
MR. KNUDSON MOVED TO NOMINATE SCOTT CLARK AS THE 1994 VICE
CHAIRMAN. MR. MALINA SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTIONS
WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
L93 -0064: Plato's Pocket
Vernon Umetsu presented the staff report. He entered into the record the staff report as
the first exhibit and distributed color drawings as the second exhibit. The proposed sign is
located in the middle of the CBD. The applicant is proposing an increase of 10.6 sq. ft.,
which is the maximum allowed increase given the wall area and its location. This would
allow a 46.8 sq. ft. sign instead of the standard 36.2 sq. ft. sign. Staff concludes that this
increase is justified based on its location in a commercial district and the sign's location
which is over 480 feet from the street, which well exceeds the minimum 40 foot doubling
of the building setback needed. Based on these criteria, staff recommends approval of the
sign increase to a total of 46.8 sq. ft.
Mr. Malina asked if the temporary sign up currently was the actual dimensions of what
would be proposed.
Mr. Umetsu said the temporary sign exceeds what would be allowed.
Mr. Malina asked if the setback was 480 feet rather than 450 feet.
Mr. Umetsu said that the staff report shows approximately 482 feet from the front line.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 431-3665
Planning Commission Minutes Page 2
December 16, 1993
Mr. Malina said that the applicant's letter indicates that the setback is 450 feet.
Lori Langton, Heath Signs, 11805 Kirkland, WA.
The sign area that identifies the shop is under the allowable square footage. The only
thing that is making the sign over size are the two logo boxes on each side of the sign
which are 6.25 sq. ft.
Mr. Malina asked if the sign would be illuminated.
Ms. Langton said that it would be illuminated with channel letters with the logo boxes
will be illuminated.
Mr. Meryhew closed the public hearing.
Mr. Haggerton said that he didn't like the fact that the word "Tukwila" was mis- spelled on
the drawings.
MR. CLARK MOVED TO APPROVE L93 -0064: PLATO'S POCKET AS
SUBMITTED. MR. KNUDSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
During discussion, Mr. Knudson asked if there was a way this type of application could be
handled administratively.
Mr. Pace said that the ordinance requires specific procedures and staff cannot modify that
without going through a legislative process. The Code specifically says that this has to go
to the Planning Commission. These are the things that need to be considered when
revising the Sign Code.
THE MOTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Mr. Meryhew opened the Board of Architectural Review public hearing.
L93 -0068: McConkey Development
Vernon Umetsu presented the staff report. The site is located on Andover Park East, just
north of Strander Blvd. It was the old "Schucks" warehouse distribution and office
center. The proposed action is to develop a 87,255 sq. ft. retail/commercial warehouse
building on 3.2 acres of land. The structure occupies 40% of the entire site. It has two
entries, one on the east wall and one half way back, facing toward the north. The design
focal point is based on two items: the colors and the entry canopy on the east face of the
building. The entry canopy is two extruded blocks rising to 25 feet.
Planning Commission Minutes
December 16, 1993
Staff recommends the following changes:
1. Staff is proposing that the pedestrian system be up- graded and connected from the
rear of the building to the front. A continuous raised sidewalk is required under
the Zoning Code because of the rear parking lot. In some sections there is a three
foot sidewalk, and in the loading dock area, there is no sidewalk at all.
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2. Staff is proposing that the 28 foot access aisle be decreased by three feet to a 25
foot access aisle, and increase the sidewalk to a 5 foot sidewalk which provides a
more usable area.
3. Staff also proposes that the sidewalk system be completed through the truck
loading area. This can be accomplished with a four foot raised sidewalk with a
ramp or with a rolled curb, to allow trucks to go over the sidewalk.
4. Staff is proposing that the facia over -hang be continued all the way across. It
could then protect pedestrians from the weather and provide an architectural
accent.
Mr. Meryhew asked why they would encourage pedestrian traffic in the loading area.
Mr. Umetsu stated that it would not be a truck terminal. These are docks to service a
retail use and another wholesale type use. Staff does not anticipate a lot of truck traffic.
The pedestrian traffic is going to occur whether the sidewalks are there or not. He
clarified that it is one building, but two tenants.
Mr. Knudson said that they would be in for potential liability encouraging pedestrians to
walk in the loading area.
5. Staff is recommending to increase the size of the planter areas to allow for more
interior trees. An additional landscape island would be located at one end of the
front parking area.
6. Staff is proposing that the north islands be planted with large stature trees and that
the two new islands have an accent cherry tree.
7. Staff is proposing additional glass to better accent and dress up the front and give
it more architectural quality.
8. Staff has proposed that the front canopy, the focal point, be approved subject to
further revisions in the proportions and better architectural detailing. The existing
level of detailing, proportions, doesn't reflect a high quality commercial design.
Examples might be adding capitals to the tops of the columns or using different
materials that reflect the metal facia.
Planning Commission Minutes
December 16, 1993
9. Staff is proposing revisions with regard to the dressing of the dryvit enclosures for
the dumpster.
10. Staff is proposing the extension of the parapet return.
Mr. Haggerton asked if adding curvatures to the canopy entry would help since it looks
boxy.
Mr. Umetsu said that would be the only place that occurred and there would not be any
continuity, but maybe there doesn't need to be.
11. Staff proposes a continuous row of shrubs.
Page 4
Howard Turner, Architect, 18420 24 Pl. NE., Seattle, 98155:
Mr. Turner said that the building was originally built in 1968 -1969. The part of the
building that extends to the property line on the north will be torn down. They are trying
to recycle as much of the materials as possible. The building should not just be re- clothed
in new materials, it would be economically unfeasible. The site plan was devised to
accommodate two users, one retail and one warehouse. They have to be careful to
maintain a view corridor for the warehouse tenant which sits further back.
The loading area was recessed in the building between the two tenants, buffering the
potential different types of users. There is not a real clear connection between the two
users. The loading area is not a place where you would want people walking. The
parking is run deep and just because there is parking, does not mean they have to have
planters. There is not a sea of parking. The front tenant will be have 30,000 sq. ft. similar
to a "Silo ", "Computer City" or "Office Depot ". They will want prominent presence on
Andover Park East, parking in front of the entry and signage visibly displayed. The rear
space will accommodate a host of users including show room, wholesale, or warehouse or
maybe all three. The design challenge is to provide an upgraded look within the owners
budget and schedule, and limiting new materials to an accent.
With regard to staffs recommendation of continuing the facia and the sidewalk along the
east and north sides of the building, they agree with that except that the sidewalk does not
need to continue across the dangerous truck traffic. There is not a strong enough
argument for taking pedestrians across that area on foot.
It's possible that the submittal will be revised and some of the current panels will be
replaced with doors. The driveway has been designed at 28 feet because of the truck
traffic. Therefore, the sidewalk size is adequate at three feet and the parking aisle size
should not be decreased.
With regard to additional landscaping, they have proposed a variegated, well designed
landscape plan with lower plantings. They would hate to see more trees be put in the way
of the sign. It could be detrimental to the tenant in the back.
Planning Commission Minutes Page 5
December 16, 1993
The applicant agrees with staffs proposal to redesign the light pole as a wall mounted
light.
With regard to the redesigning of the entry, they are being asked to stand to some quality
which has been established. Staffs recommendation is too open ended and the design
team would like to have specifics. They have already made significant cost increases at
the request of staff, which they feel were made for the improvement of the design. Staffs
comments are a repeat of what they were told at the first meeting, leading them to believe
that the changes they have made, have had no effect. With regard to the windows and the
entry, they are asking for some very specific guidelines to go by.
Mr. Clark asked if the windows on the elevation drawings were real windows or false
windows.
Mr. Turner said that windows belong in some stores and not in others. The windows that
were proposed at first, were high windows and they were brought down in a cascading
effect. They are now being asked to bring the windows all the way to the floor. The
windows are real.
Mr. Clark asked if they would be tinted.
Mr. Turner said they would be slightly tinted for energy considerations.
Mr. Clark asked if the columns were structural or just dryvit accents.
Mr. Turner said they were metal accent columns placed in front of the sidewalk. They
form a covered walkway.
Mr. Clark asked the size of the windows.
Mr. Turner said they were 3' X 3'. Mr. Turner continued by saying that they agreed with
recommendation #1, except for the continuous sidewalk.
They disagree with recommendation #2 completely.
They disagree with the four easterly trees in recommendation #3.
They agree with recommendation #4.
They agree with recommendation #5 as long as they can get specifics.
They disagree with recommendation #6.
They disagree with recommendation #7.
Planning Commission Minutes Page 6
December 16, 1993
They disagree with recommendation #8, the columns are in the right spot.
They agree with recommendation #9 in the same way they agree with recommendation #1
in that it not be continuous.
They agree with recommendation #10.
They agree with recommendation #11.
They agree with recommendation #12.
Mr. Clark asked if the echo blocks on the south side of the building were grasscrete.
Mr. Turner said that they were.
Mr. Clark asked if there was a sidewalk along the southern portion of the building to the
doorway, beyond the grasscrete.
Mr. Turner said that it is also the walking surface.
Mr. Clark asked if the cable stays for the parapet were little tiny things or massive.
Mr. Turner said they were meant to look like massive escutcheons, but they are made out
of sheet metal. They are meant to give a level of detail to the building.
Mr. Clark asked if they were tie rods or cables.
Mr. Turner said they would be which ever is cheaper. They have not been designed yet.
Mr. Clark asked if there was just one screened dumpster area for garbage and recycling.
Mr. Turner said there are two dumpster locations of equal size for recycling and garbage.
Mr. Clark asked if he thought the east entry was adequate the way that it is.
Mr. Turner said that he didn't mind further talks, but he wanted guidelines and limits
placed around the issues.
Fred McConkey, Owner, 3006 Northrup Wy., Suite 101, Bellevue, WA 98004:
With regard to the front entrance, they are willing to upgrade it, but the constraint that
they have is that some of the national tenants have a distinct look that they want to have
so they need to have some flexibility.
Planning Commission Minutes
December 16, 1993
Mr. Meryhew said that recommendation #5 is worded the way that they, want it because it
is not specific and allows flexibility. They only need to get the Planning Director's
approval. Therefore, maybe they should agree to it the way that it is. If the Planning
Commission tries to give direction, it may be a direction that the applicant does not want
to go.
Page 7
Mr. Knudson said that it appears that they have come to a stand still with staff.
Mr. Malina said that the "Target" and "Burger King" national chain facilities are more
distinctive looking and have a better design in Tukwila, and the applicants have ended up
liking it better in the end.
Mr. McConkey said that some of the retailers have distinctive entry ways.
Mr. Clark asked if Mr. McConkey was dissatisfied with the cost concessions that he has
made.
Mr. McConkey said it has cost an extra $100,000. He added that the improvements were
good ideas and the building looks better than originally designed. The trees in the center
parking lot that block the visibility to the rear is pretty critical because the back tenant will
be 240 feet from the street and if there are trees in full bloom, it's going to be almost
impossible to see him. He asked that they reconsider that. With regard to the glass on the
front, the retailers want every square inch for their racking and they will rack in front of
the windows, so they don't effectively work as windows.
Mr. Knudson asked Mr. McConkey his feeling on recommendation #2 and reduce the
parking aisle from 28 feet to 25 feet to increase the sidewalk.
Mr. McConkey said it would be more difficult to lease the space. There would not be as
much turning radius for someone who might have a big van. The tenant in the back would
probably prefer to have more maneuvering room rather than a wider sidewalk. There
won't be a lot of traffic back there. The sidewalk conforms to the Code as it is designed.
Mr. Meryhew asked if they were agreeable with recommendation #5 now as it is worded.
He asked what they thought about changing the seven foot entry.
Mr. Turner said that was a real sticking point with staff. The seven foot entry is not
restrictive and it is the minimum required by Code. Except for that, the wording in #5 is
o.k.
Mr. Meryhew asked his opinion on recommendation #8.
Mr. Turner said that they don't function on the ground level. The column can't be in the
middle of the ramp leading to and from the parking area. He said that may have not been
explained well to staff.
Planning Commission Minutes Page 8
December 16, 1993
Mr. Haggerton asked if the colors will be as presented.
Mr. Turner said they will be as presented, but they would be willing to work with staff.
Mr. Haggerton said that the trees along Andover change the boxy look of the entry.
Mr. Umetsu said that he has had a good working relationship with the applicant.
Mr. Umetsu said that staff still feels that five foot sidewalk is important. Especially if new
office areas are going to be opened up in the back. Three feet is not enough. An
alternative, is to put in a five foot sidewalk to the western glass edge . There is a Code
requirement that a minimum three foot sidewalk, raised a minimum of six inches is
required from the back of the building to the front of the building. It is a requirement that
staff is not allowed to deviate from. The facia overhang provides weather protection. A
successful retail business in the front area, will require more parking and they will be
parking in the rear. Therefore, they need a place to walk. Staff would propose a four foot
sidewalk as something that's workable and a facia overhang that will provide design
continuity and enhance the on -site circulation.
Mr. Haggerton said that he could not think of a building in Tukwila that had sidewalks
from the rear of the building to the front.
Mr. Turner added that in truck bay #1, that truck will have to come in very close to the
wall and a raised sidewalk might knock the load sideways. A rolled edge might work. He
said that they were proposing paint stripes to indicate where people would continue to
walk.
Mr. Meryhew said that wouldn't satisfy the Code.
Mr. Clark asked if the sidewalk had to be concrete or if it could be asphalt.
Mr. Umetsu said he would have to look that up. He added that with regard to the trees, a
business locating 300 feet back will probably not require street presence. The freestanding
sign will let people know what business is on that site. Mr. Umetsu said that colorful
shrubs might substitute for the trees. Also, the rear of the building is about six feet taller
than the front. This allows a tremendous amount of sign area, and the proposed trees at
maturity wouldn't block that.
Mr. Knudson noted that some jurisdictions are having problems with trees near their
sidewalk areas. They are causing considerable damage.
Mr. Umetsu said that they had discussed this with the Engineering Department. The key
is selecting the right type of tree and having it installed correctly.
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December 16, 1993
Mr. Turner said that if people are driving by at 35 mph, they aren't going to have a good
opportunity to see the business.
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Mr. Malina said they will be looking at the freestanding sign.
Mr. Umetsu said that with regard to recommendation #5, staff is fine with the seven foot
height, as long as it is in proportion to the rest of the canopy.
Staff feels strongly about the glass panels. Moving the glass panels around the corner is a
very effective way of punching out the quality of the building for southbound traffic.
Mr. Umetsu said that with regard to recommendation #8, staff did not realize that this was
a ramp down, and so they accept the column location.
Mr. Umetsu said with regard to recommendation #7, those would be fake windows and
they would tie in with the other windows.
The Commissioners agreed that recommendations 8 -12 were o.k.
Mr. Clark said that he disliked false windows. He said design accents are better if they are
discontinuous. He added that he didn't feel the need for trees as a landscape element,
especially deciduous trees.
The Commissioners agreed to replace trees #1, #2, and #3 with shrubs.
Mr. Meryhew said he liked Mr. Umetsu's suggestion of having the five foot sidewalk to
the glass point, and then having a three foot sidewalk the rest of the way back.
Mr. Knudson said a three foot sidewalk doesn't do anything for him.
Mr. Malina said he would prefer four feet.
Mr. Umetsu noted that if the glass is not continuous, then the little strip of about six
panels towards the center doesn't make sense and should be taken out.
Mr. Clark said that would be fine with him.
Mr. Umetsu said that staff feels strongly about the glass panels on the bottom. It provides
a finish to the architectural continuity. Architectural elements tend to be in three's.
Mr. Clark said that he didn't feel the glass was a pivotal design element. He added that the
same geometric pattern could be achieved by using a different colored dryvit in three by
three squares and make it continuous.
Planning Commission Minutes
December 16, 1993
Mr. Umetsu said that different colored dryvit as an accent has been tried in other buildings
and it has not been as effective as a different surface treatment.
Page 10
Mr. Clark suggested using ceramic tile.
Mr. Umetsu said it depends on the color used. He agreed to use some sort of window
treatment in that same geometric pattern using a higher reflective material.
Mr. Clark suggested that ceramic tile be used in a continuous. geometric pattern, in
conformance with staffs recommendation and in a contrasting color.
Mr. Knudson agreed with that suggestion.
The Commissioners agreed that it did not have to be ceramic tile, but some reflective
material.
Mr. Meryhew closed the public hearing at 10:25 p.m.
MR. CLARK MOVED TO APPROVE L93 -0068: MCCONKEY DEVELOPMENT
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. A FOUR -FOOT RAISED SIDEWALK ON THE NORTH AND EAST SIDE
NEXT TO THE LOADING AREA, WITH RAMPS ON EACH SIDE OF
THE SIDEWALK INCORPORATED INTO THE NORTHERN EDGE OF
THE BUILDING. THE SIDEWALK BE FIVE FEET TO THE EDGE OF
THE HANDICAPPED PARKING SLOT AND BE REDUCED TO THREE
FEET CONTINUOUSLY TO THE WESTERN EDGE OF THE BUILDING.
2. THE NORTHEASTERLY THREE MAJOR TREES THAT WERE
REQUESTED BY STAFF BE REPLACED WITH LOW GROWING
EVERGREEN SHRUBS.
3. THE LIGHT POLE NEXT TO THE INTERIOR BUSINESS ENTRY
SHALL BE REDESIGNED AS A WALL MOUNTED LIGHT.
4. THE CANOPY BE REDESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
AGREEMENT MUTUALLY REACHED BETWEEN THE PLANNING
DIRECTOR AND THE APPLICANT; AND THAT THE SEVEN FOOT
ENTRY FACIA HEIGHT REMAIN AS IT IS PROPOSED. THE
DIRECTOR OR THE APPLICANT MAY ALSO REQUEST FURTHER
APPROVAL OF THE REVISED DESIGN BY THE BOARD.
5. RECOMMENDATIONS #6 AND #7 ARE DELETED, AND IN THEIR
PLACE HAVE SOME KIND OF REFLECTORIZED DESIGN
CONTINUOUS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATIONS ALONG THE NORTH BORDER OF THE
BUILDING AND ALONG THE EAST FACE.
6. THE COLUMNS SHALL REMAIN AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICANT'S
RENDERINGS.
Planning Commission Minutes Page 11
December 16, 1993
7. THE NORTHERN FACIA OVERHANG BETWEEN THE TWO MAIN
ENTRIES OF THE BUILDING SHALL BE CONTINUOUS.
8. THE SOUTHERN PARAPET RETURN SHALL BE LENGTHENED TO
MATCH THE NORTH RETURN.
9. DUMPSTER SCREEN WALL'S SHOULD INCLUDE REVEALS WHICH
REFLECT BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL ACCENTS AS APPROVED
BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR.
10. HVAC UNITS TO BE FULLY SCREENED FROM ADJACENT
PROPERTIES (E.G., ROOFTOP UNITS ARE NOT TO EXCEED
PARAPET HEIGHT AND BE PAINTED TO MATCH ROOF COLOR.
11. THE APPLICANT SHALL RETURN TO THE BOARD OF
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SIGN
DESIGN AND COLOR SCHEME.
MR. KNUDSON SECONDED THE MOTION AND THE MOTION WAS
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
During the Director's report, the Commissioners agreed to meet at 7:00 p.m. for their
meetings. Jack Pace reviewed recent Council action. He noted that the Planning
Commission would begin reviewing the Comp Plan in February.
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 November 23, 1993
December 16, 1993
PLATO'S POCKET SIGN #L93 -0064
Heath Signs/Lori Langton
Rick Beeler, Director
Proposal is to construct a wall sign of
approximately 46.9 square feet, which is in excess
of the 36.2 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 a sign area increase.
17740 Southcenter Parkway
Section 35 -23 -04
C -2 (Regional Retail Business)
Commercial
Approve increase in wall sign size beyond
the basic code maximum
Jack Pace, 431 -3686
Kim Moloney, 431 -3674
A.
B.
C.
Site Plan
Color Building/Sign Elevation
Applicant's letter
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • (206) 431-3670 • Fax (206) 4313665
Plato's Pocket Sign
Report 11/23
Page 2
FINDINGS OF FACT
VICINITY /SITE INFORMATION
The building site is located at the northeast corner of the Parkway Plaza retail
complex along the 17000 block of Southcenter Parkway (see Attachment A). The site
is bordered by retail to the north, south, east, and west. The proposed wall sign will
be located on the south facade, visible to these uses and traffic northbound on
Southcenter Parkway (see Attachment B).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Plato's Pocket proposes to install a wall sign of 46.8 square feet (s.f.), which is in
excess of the 36.2 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
south facade of the building, which is of stucco -type construction. Blue- magenta
channel letters and copy, 36" high, are proposed, along with the Plato's Pocket logo
in fuchsia- magenta -blue (see Attachment D). The sign will be internally illuminated.
BACKGROUND
The Plato's Pocket store located in Tukwila is part of a chain of multi- media /computer
stores. The final, over -sized version of the Plato's Pocket sign has already been
mounted on the building face, and is currently permitted under temporary sign permits
through the end of December.
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.
Plato's Pocket Sign
Report 11/233
Page 3
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 19.32.140).
As the Plato's Pocket 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 780 square feet, Plato's Pocket is allowed a wall sign with
a maximum area of 36.2 square feet.
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 1932.150" (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 B).
By doubling the required setback, the Plato's Pocket sign could be enlarged
by 18.1 square feet (50% of 48.2 s.f.) up to 6% of the wall area for a
maximum of 46.8 square feet (6% x 780 s.f.). The proposed sign is 46.8 s.f.
The Sign Code refers to the "setback distance for the wall," and in this case,
because of the unusual U- shape, and nature of multiple tenant spaces in the
retail development, the setback distance will be measured from the western
edge of Plato's Pocket's tenant space to the front yard property line along
Southcenter Parkway.
In a C -2 zone, the required minimum front yard is 20 feet. The wall on which the
sign will be mounted has a setback from the street of approximately 482 feet,
which is greater than the 40 feet required to "double" the setback, and thus qualify
to increase the sign area by 50 %.
Plato's Pocket Sign
Staff Report 11/23/93
Page 4
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 for the Plato's Pocket
sign would be 46.9 square feet (six percent of the exposed building face).
The proposed sign, at 46.9 s.f., is equal to 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)).
The proposed sign is designed to reflect Plato's Pocket's "corporate colors." The use
of illuminated fuchsia- magenta -blue channel letters on a white stucco facade makes
the sign clear and legible from a distance.
CONCLUSIONS
Based upon the above discussion, staff concludes that the proposed sign meets all of the
basic criteria for approval of a Special Permission sign. The proposed sign 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."
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.
Based upon the wall's setback from the street, the Plato's Pocket sign does meet the
criteria for "doubling" of the setback.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the request to increase the sign size by approximately 10.7 square
feet be approved.
.
HEATH SIGNS
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YAKIMA, KENNEWICK, PORTLAND, SEATTLE, SPOKANE, TACOMA
August 12, 1993
Ms. Kim Moloney
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
RE: Plato's Pocket, 17740 Southcenter Parkway
Dear Ms. Moloney:
We are requesting approval of a wall sign exceeding the square footage allowed in
the Tukwila Sign Code for 09/Premise Signage 19.08.140.
The proposed signag qg is to be located on the south elevation with an exposed
building face of 37.1'8 square feet and a set back of 450' (or more, depending on
from where the visual distance is judged.) The proposed sign is 675. k,\14
Our request for the larger sign is based on Tukwila Sign Code Section 19.32.140
(A), which reads as follows: "Upon application to and approval by the planning
commission, the permited sign area may increase 50% with' each doubling of the
required boarding setback distance for the wall which a particular sign is to be
placed, Planning commission approval is required.
The proposal meets the requirements for this approval, and the design of the sign
remains in keeping with the intent of the code.
If you have any questions please call me at (206)223 -1122.
Sincerely,
Terry West, Permit Coordinator
Marie Wan, Account Manager
HEATH NORTHWEST INC.
11805 N.E. 116th KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON 98034
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DATE
DESIGN APPROVAL
SALES APPROVAL
OPERAUONS APPROVAL
11805 N.E. 116th St.
Kirkland. WA 98034
(206) 623 -3100
This is an original design created fru
the exclusive use of the customer
Until transfer by sale all rights
reserved and is not to he
reproduced 111 any manner without
permission from Heath Signs
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