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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPA EPIC-48-91 - CITY OF TUKWILA / COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - TMC 19.00 SIGN CODE AMENDMENTSIGN CODE REVISION TMC 19.00 LARGER SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES CITY OF TUKWILA AREAS EPIC 48 -91 RFF4AVTT OF DISTk UTtoPi O Notice of Public Hearing [I Notice of. Public Meeting C1 Board of Adjustment Agenda Packet O Board of Appeals Agenda Packet [J Planning Commission Agenda Packet El Short Subdivision Agenda Packet hereby declare that: pli( Determination of Nonsignificance Q Mitigated Determination of Non - significance (] Determination of Significance and Scoping Notice [l Notice of Action Q Official Notice O Notice of Application for Q Other Shoreline Management Permit Q Shoreline Management Permit (] Other was mailed to each of the following addresses on ak"j 1991 Name of Project , ,I File Number, (ii� 4v 1 1 WAC 197 -11 -970 SEPA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of Proposal Revise theSign= Code (TMC 19.00) to allow larger signs for churches, schools, and public facilities in multiple family and single family zones. Proponent City of Tukwila Department of Community Development Location of Proposal, including street address, if any City -wide Lead Agency: City of Tukwila File No. EPIC EPIC -48 -91 The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. 9tThere is no comment period for this DNS [] This DNS is issued under 197 -11- 340(2). Comments must be submitted by . The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date below. Responsible Official Rick Beeler Position /Title Planning Director Phone 433 -1846 Address 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tuk A 98188 Date Signature AP,4 taw You may appeal this determination to the City Clerk at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 no later than 10 days from the above date by written appeal stating the basis of the appeal for specific factual objections. You may be required to bear some of the expenses for an appeal. Copies of the procedures for SEPA appeals are available with the City Clerk and Planning Department. PM.DNS • Epic File No. 4 -1I Fee $225.00 Receipt No. N /A- ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 91 -1 -CA: SIGN CODE REVISION 2. Name of applicant: City of Tukwila Dept. of Community Development 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Ann Siegenthaler, Assistant Planner, Dept. of Community Development 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Suite 101, Tukwila, WA 98188; 431 -3670 4. Date checklist prepared: 9/10/91 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Tukwila 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Adoption of new ordinance by City Council in 1991. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. It is possible that land use applications are pending for some schools or public facilities affected by the proposed ordinance; however, no such applications have been received as of this date. known. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal. Approval by the Tukwila Planning Commission and adoption by Tukwila City Council. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. Section E requires a complete description of the objectives and alternates of your proposal and should not be summarized here. Revise the Sign Code (TMC 19.00) to give school facilities a more liberal allowance for signage in Residential zones. 12 Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. while you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. • Environmental Checklist - Sign Code Revision Page 2 The proposed ordinance affects existing and future schools and other public facilities throughout the jurisdictional area of the City of Tukwila (see attached maps). 13. Does the proposal lie within an area designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan Map as environmentally sensitive? N /A. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other N /A. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? N /A. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. N /A. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N /A. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No filling or grading is proposed. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. No clearing or construction is proposed. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N /A. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N /A. 2. Aix a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N /A. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N /A. • • Environmental Checklist - Sign Code Revision Page 3 3. Water a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including your - round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. None. 2) Will the project require any work over, in, on, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) of the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. No. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. None. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. No. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No. b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if known. No. 2) Describe waste materials that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.) Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None. c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal,if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. N /A. Environmental Checklist - Sign Code Revision Page 4 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: N /A. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: - deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other - evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other - shrubs - grasses: lawn - grasses: pasture - grasses: crop or grain - wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, - water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation. Not applicable. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? None. other c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: None. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds of animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, songbirds, migratory water fowl, other mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, weasel, raccoon, small rodents fish /shellfish: bass, salmon, trout, mussels, clams, other aquatic organisms Not applicable. b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None known. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. No. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: None. • • Environmental Checklist - Sign Code Revision Page 5 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. N /A. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: N /A. 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. None. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: None. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N /A. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short -term or long -term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. None. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None. 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Varies, as proposal is not site - specific. However, proposed ordinance will potentially affect existing and future public facilities in residential zones. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. N /A. c. Describe any structures on the site. N /A. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No. Environmental Checklist - Sign Code Revision Page 6 e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Varies, as proposal is not site - specific. However, proposed ordinance will potentially affect existing and future public facilities in Single - Family, Multi - Family, Commercial and Industrial zones. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Varies; city -wide application. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N /A. h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. N /A. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N /A. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None. No change is proposed in land use. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N /A. 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Proposal would not change existing zoning designations nor land uses, except that it would affect the sign structures of public facilities in residential zones. For such faciliites, the proposed ordinance would increase the maximum area of a sign face and increase the current height maximum. The proposed changes are consistent with the Tukwila Comprehensive Plan and the current Tukwila Sign Code, and is compatible with existing residential neighborhoods in which sign changes might occur. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low - income housing? None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. None. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None. 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? N /A. • • Environmental Checklist - Sign Code Revision Page 7 b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Proposed increases in sign sizes in residential zones would have some visual impacts to residential uses. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: None. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The proposed ordinance may result in increased glare in residential zones, as the current size of illuminated signs would be increased. However, the current code restricts glare, and the proposed ordinance alllows indirect illumination only. Therefore, only minimal increases in light intensity are expected. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No. c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None. 12. Recreation a. What designed and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N /A. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None. a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. None known. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None known. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N /A. • • Environmental Checklist - Sign Code Revision Page 8 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. N/A. b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N /A. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? N /A. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No improvements will be required as part of adoption of Sign Code amendments. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. None. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None. 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. Generally all utilities are available in the site vicinity. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. None. C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signat Date Submitted: (printed name) Environmental Checklist - Sign Code Revision Page 9 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (do not use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? No increase in emissions or hazardous substances attributable to this proposal are anticipated. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: None. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? No effects on plants or wildlife are anticipated as a direct result of this proposed Sign Code amendment. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: None. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? No depletion of natural resources attributable to this proposal are anticipated. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Adoption of the proposed ordinance would not affect environmentally sensitive areas. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? • Environmental Checklist - Sign Code Revision Page 10 Proposal would not affect shoreline use. Current Sign Code regulations regarding signs in shoreline areas would not change. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None. How does the proposal conform to the Tukwila Shoreline Master Plan? N /A. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? This proposal will not directly affect demand for public services, transportation or utilities. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. This proposal will not conflict with any known environmental laws. 8. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? If so, what policies of the Plan? No; the proposal is consistent with the Plan. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: None. E. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR ALL PROJECT AND NON PROJECT PROPOSALS The objectives and the alternative means of reaching the objectives for a proposal will be helpful in reviewing the aforegoing items of the Environmental Checklist. This information provides a general overall perspective of the proposed action in the context of the environmental information provided and the submitted plans, documents, supportive information, studies, etc. 1. What are the objectives of the proposal? To adopt an amendment to the Tukwila Sign Code which will allow for an increase in signage for public facilities while preserving existing property values, land uses and neighborhood character? 2. What are the alternative means of accomplishing these objectives? None. 3. Please compare the alternative means and indicate the preferred course of action: N /A. 4. Does the proposal conflict with policies of the Tukwila Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan? No. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce the conflict(s) are: None. • SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS 9/6/91 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. RELATING TO SIGNS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.0. WHEREAS, the City Council haS previously considered at length the regulation ;of signs for schools and public facilties in residential zones within the City of Tukwila; and WHEREAS, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. relating to sign regulations within the City of Tukwila on September 20, 1982; and WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are necessary to correct and clarify various provisions of Ordinance No. as originally adopted; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Chapter 19.08: DEFINITIONS. Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 19.08 is hereby amended to read as follows: 19.08.171 .;.Public Facilities Public Facilities include public schools, public libraries/ vammunitg:;.oenters, hospitals, government buildings and similar .non - commercial uses. Chapter 19.28 PROHIBITED SIGNS AND DEVICES Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 19.28 is hereby amended to read as follows: 19.28.010 Designated The following signs or devices are specifically prohibited: C. Animated signs which mechanically move or appear to ;move due '! to flashing lights which :'simulate motion, unless specifically approved by the Planning Commission according to the following criteria: 1. Such signing is deemed necessary to the type of marketing customary to a particular classification of business enterprises. 2. Such signing consists of a permanent fixture, and symbol or letters of plastic, metal or electronically controlled material. Page 2 • • C. cont. Not AnOlnded.isaKchangeable message sign, �r an eleogrOnicallY..Contiolled-MesSagecenter_Or readerboard Tother62:0ifferent::::COPY.changes.:Oia public service or commercial nature are shown on the same laMPbank'(including;-but.nOt liMited to date, time;'temPeratUref'news,or commercial interest to the travelling public). Chapter 19.32 REGULATIONS BASED ON LAND USE CATEGORIES Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 19.32 is hereby amended to read as follows: II. SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES Oppupat.onqn A Home occupations may be identified by a single, non-illuminated wall plaque of not more than one-and-one-half square feet. 19.32.085 Church, Public School, Public Facility and )1PPPOYe „..,q9ndit,i0A I V A., 14 Churches, public schools, public facilities and approved conditional uses may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs shal± may e freestanding or wall- mounted.;-, area of sign or signs each sign shall not thirtY7two. square 'feet per side; MaximuMheight.. w w for a 'freestanding :Sign'Shall.J10t-eicdeed five twelve feet, and base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are considered signs. Illuminated signs shall b front---1±ghteel—freat indirectly illuminated. Changeable message signs are allowedt provided that frequency of message change is no more than five times per minute. All signs in Subsection 19.32.000 (B) 19.32.085 must be approved by the Planning Commission. III. MULTI-FAMILY ZONES A902. $0 Rom q 0 cupaotion“ SLqn4 Where signs will face prbgt Single Family zones or parks: Home occupations may be identified by a single, non-illuminated wall plaque of not more than one-and-one-half square feet. Where signs will face or abut Multi-Family zones, Commercial or Industrial Zones: Home occupations may be identified by a single wall plaque not more than two square feet; plaque may be illuminated from front. Page 3 Approved Conditional Use Signs . :.: Churches, pu bl c schools, public facilities and approved conditional uses may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs einti may be . « the -face ofi the ;:bu lding freestanding or wall». mounted. Total; area of each sign shall not exceed thirty-two square feet per side; maximum height ; .... « . « , ... for a freestanding sign, shall not exceed': twelve feet, and base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are considered signs. Illuminated signs shall be indirectly illuminated. ?;::'Changeable message signs are allowed, provided that .,frequency of message change is no more than. five times per minute.' C. All signs in Subsection 19.32.100 (B) 9`32. 00 must be approved by the Planning Commission. IV. COMMERCIAL ZONES 19 32 1.20 'Home Occ€ pations • Where signs occupations wall plaque Where signs facilities: wall plaque illuminated will face or abut Single Family zones: home may be identified by a single, non - illuminated of not more than one -ond- one -half square feet. will face or abut Multi - family zones or public home occupations may be identified by a single not more than two square feet; plaque may be from front. 19.32.130 ::Church, Public School, Public Facility and .................... proved Cc z ditional us %..Signs ;. Churches, public? Schools, public facilities and approved conditional uses may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs may be freestanding or wall mounted. Total area of r arn: each sign shall not exceed thirty-two square feet per side; maximum height ..... for a :> freestanding sign, shall not exceed five twelve feet, and base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are considered signs. Page 4 • Illuminated signs shall be • indirectly illuminated. ::' Changeable 'message signs are allowed:, provided that frequency`'.o :message change is no more than five.times per minute. C All signs in Subsection 19.32.130 (B) must be approved by the Planning Commission. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section,' sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after publication of the attached summary which is hereby approved. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this day of , 1991. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Jane Cantu, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Ordinance No. SAO APPROVED: Mayor Gary L. VanDusen