HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit L09-019 - PLUMB SIGNS / SUBWAY - SIGN DEVIATION SPECIAL PERMISSIONSUBWAY
Sign Deviation
3725 S 144' Street
L09 -019
Gity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
NOTICE OF DECISION
TO: Connie Guffey
Plumb Signs Inc.
909 S. 28m St.
Tacoma, WA 98409
May 8, 2009
This letter serves as a notice of decision and is issued pursuant to TMC 18.104.170. This notice is
approved subject to the decision criteria and conclusions that follow.
I. PROJECT INFORMATION
File Number: L09 -019
Associated File Numbers: S06 -057 Tukwila Trading Company, S09 -016 Subway,
S98 -041 US Bank
Applicant: Connie Guffey
Type of Permit Applied for:. Special Permission- Director: Sign Deviation
Project Description: Request for a Special Permission- Director: Sign Deviation to
increase the allowable sign area due to increased setbacks.
3725 S. 144`" St.
Neighborhood Commercial Center (NCC)
Location:
Zoning District:
Background Information
The sign deviation is for an existing Tukwila Trading Company (TTC) wall sign. The sign was
originally permitted in 2006 under the permit #S06 -057. At that time ITC's allowed sign area
was based on the entire building's northern exposed building face (EBF), and they used all of
their permitted wall sign area on one wall sign. At this time, an additional tenant has located
within the store, carving out tenant space from the existing EBF, thus reducing the amount of
wall area that can be allocated to TTC. In order to permit a sign for a new tenant (S09 -016) the
area of TTC's wall sign needs to reflect the reduced EBF attributed to TTC and requires this SP-
Director decision to stay in compliance.
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6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax! 206 - 4.31 -. ?665-
Vicinity /Site Information
The existing sign is located on the northern facade of the Tukwila Trading Company building,
located at 3725 South 144th Street. No changes are proposed to this sign. The area of the exposed
building face (EBF) that corresponds with the applicant's lease space is 4,062.5 square feet. The
wall on which the sign is mounted is setback 350' from the northern property line.
Decisional Criteria
The site is located at the intersection of Tukwila International Blvd. and S. 144th St. For the
purpose of determining setback requirements this property has two fronts. The wall upon which
the sign is mounted is subject to the NCC second front setback requirement, which is 5 ft. Upon
approval as a Type 2 decision, according to TMC 19.32.140 (A), sign area may be increased
50% for each doubling of the required minimum setback distance for the wall upon which a
particular sign is to be placed, up to a maximum of 500 SF or 6% of the total EBF, whichever is
less (TMC 19.32.150).
Per table 1 of TMC 19.32.140, the standard allowed sign area is 131.25 sq. ft. for an EBF of
4,062.5 sq. ft. Since the building setback is 350 feet (70 times the minimum setback required
within the TUC zone), this application qualifies for review as a Type 2 decision. Six percent of
the EBF for this building is 243.75 sq. ft. The existing sign is 152.25 sq. ft.
Conclusions
1. The building setback is a sufficient distance to allow an increase in the area of the wall sign.
2. The sign is 3.7% of the total area of the EBF, which is below the 6% maximum threshold of
wall sign area to EBF ratio as required by TMC 19.32.150.
II. DECISION
SEPA Determination: The City SEPA Responsible Official has previously determined that this
application does not require a SEPA threshold determination because it is categorically exempt.
Decision on Substantive Permit: The Community Development Director has determined that the
application for a permanent . sign permit does comply with applicable City and state code
requirements and has approved that application, subject to any conditions which are set forth in the
Decision based on the findings and conclusions contained in the staff report.
III. YOUR APPEAL RIGHTS
The Decision on this Permit Application is a Type 2 decision pursuant to Tukwila Municipal
Code § 18.104.010. Other land use applications related to this project may still be pending.
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A party who is not satisfied with the outcome of the administrative appeal process may file an
appeal in King County Superior Court from the Planning Commission decision.
IV. PROCEDURES AND TIME FOR APPEALING
In order to appeal the Community Development Director's decision on the Permit Application, a
written notice of appeal must be filed with the Department of Community Development within14
days of the issuance of this Decision, which is by May 22, 2009.
The requirements for such appeals are set forth in Tukwila Municipal Code 18.116. All appeal
materials shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. Appeal materials
MUST include:
1. The name of the appealing party.
2. The address and phone number of the appealing party; and if the appealing party is a
corporation, association or other group, the address and phone number of a contact person
authorized to receive notices on the appealing party's behalf.
3. A statement identifying the decision being appealed and the alleged errors in the decision,
including any specific challenge to an MDNS.
4. The Notice of Appeal shall identify (a) the specific errors of fact or errors in application of
the law in the decision being appealed; (b) the harm suffered or anticipated by the appellant,
and (c) the relief sought. The scope of an appeal shall be limited to matters or issues raised
in the Notice of Appeal.
V. APPEAL HEARINGS PROCESS
Any administrative appeal regarding the Permit shall be conducted as an open record hearing
before the Planning Commission based on the testimony and documentary evidence presented at
the open record hearing. The Planning Commission decision on the appeal is the City's final
decision.
Any party wishing to challenge the Planning Commission decision on this application must file
an appeal pursuant to the procedures and time limitations set forth in RCW 36.70C. An appeal
challenging a DNS, an MDNS or an EIS may be included in such an appeal. If no appeal of the
Planning Commission decision is properly filed in Superior Court within such time limit, the
Decision on this permit will be final.
VI. INSPECTION OF INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION
Project materials including the application, any staff reports, and other studies related to the permits
are available for inspection at the Tukwila Department of Community Development, 6300
Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, Washington 98188 from Monday through Friday between
8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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Property owners affected by this decision may request a change in valuation for their property tax
purposes. Contact the King County Assessor's Office for further information regarding property tax
valuation changes.
Department of Community Development
City of Tukwila
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CITY OF TUKWILA RECEIVED
SPECIAL
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 9188 2 9 2009 PERMISSION
Telephone: (206) 431 -3670 FAX (206) 431 -3665
E- mail: tukplanAci.tukwila.wa.us DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
APPLICATION
FOR STAFF USE ONLY Permits Plus Type: P-SP
Planner: Czx>^ j-` V -ows
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File Number: LOC) - O 19
Application Complete (Date: )
Project File Number:
Application Incomplete (Date: )
Other File Numbers:
NAME OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT:
SUBWAY
LOCATION OF PROJECT/DEVELOPMENT: Give street address or, :f vacant, indicate lot(s),
block and subdivision, access street, and nearest intersection.
3725 South 144th Street
LIST ALL TAX LOT NUMBERS (this information may be found on your tax statement).
0040000115
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR :
The individual who:
• has decision making authority on behalf of the owner /applicant in meetings with City staff,
• has full responsibility for identifying and satisfying all relevant and sometimes overlapping development
standards, and
• is the primary contact with the City to whom all notices and reports will be sent.
Name: Connie Guffey /Plumb Signs Inc
Address: 909 S. 28th St., Tacoma, 98409
Phone: (253)473- 3323x10 FAX. (253)472 -3107
E-mail:
connie @plumbsigns.com
Date:
4/25/09
COMPLETE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The m aterials listed below m ust be subm itted with y our app lication unless specifically waived in writing by the Public
Works Departm ent and the Departm ent of Com munity Devel opment. Please contact each Departm ent if y ou feel that
certain items are not applicable toy our project and shoul d be waived. Application re view will not begin until it is
determined to be complete. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS MAY BE REQUIRED.
The initial application m aterials allow project review to begi n and vest the applicant's rights. However, the City may
require additional information as needed to establish consistency with development standards.
City staff are available to answer questions about a pplication materials at 206 -431 -3670 (Departm ent of Com munity
Development) and 206 - 433 -0179 (Department of Public Works).
Check items
submitted
with
application
Information Required.
May be waived in unusual cases, upon approval of both Public Works and Planning
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
1. Application Checklist one (1) copy, indicating items submitted with application.
2. Permit Fee: See attached Land Use Fee Schedule
3. Written description of the project, the deviation being requested and response to the applicable
decision criteria.
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PARKING DEVIATION
4. A comp - e • - - • Lion of the proposed construction - • parking areas, and all
supporting agreements.
5. Dimensional site plan s • • •nstrate pa ...:.. ea consistent with Zoning Code
req ' - •• WI ...
. Parking studies as needed to demonstrate adequate parking is provided.
LAND
+ VIATION
7. Landscape plan — two .. • - howing size and species of e • 1 i • :..: • • • posed plant
materials, required perimeter landsca • e •. , —: - -....se 1 areas, buildings, walkways, transit
facilities, pro • - • • - :, • •• - • ions and area of planting • - •.::. • . • calculations necessary _
. • -- • onstrate compliance with review criteria.
SENS
- ; ' A ORDINANCE DEVIATIONS
8. Site Plan — two ' • • ies showing all buildings, .. .1::. i eas, walkways, property lines,
planting areas, sensitive ar- .•., .: -. b : - Al • setbacks.
9. Sensitive . - . -...• - s and enhancement plans to juste , . : • - sted buffer or setback reduction
: • • - onstrate that the reduction will not result in a direct or mitt - . • • -term or long-
term adverse impact to the sensitive area per TMC 18.45.090 D.
SIGN CODE APPROVAL/DEVIATION
Complete "Permanent Sign Permit Application" with all supporting materials and fees. See
attached Land Use Fee Schedule
11. The following information should be given on the plans:
North arrow, title, scale and date;
Check items
submitted
with
application
Information Required.
May be waived in unusual cases, upon approval of both Public Works and Planning
Vicinity map showing location and names of adjacent roads;
Property lines;
Locations of all buildings on site;
Dimensioned elevations of building drawn to scale (for wall signs);
Elevations, dimensions and materials of proposed sign(s) including advertising copy;
Color elevation of proposed sign.
CARGO
APPROVAL
12. Site plan showing ii - ...: • I of the co..' • - ii re ationship to parking areas, property
lines, buildings, stream -:;... twat . -. • . • 1 I setbacks.
13. - .- • . • o the proposed screening.
14. Dimensions of proposed cargo container.
SINGLE-
11.. SIGN STANDARD EXCEPTIONS
15. Dimensioned an;--sC.;".9rill•IfFed colors and materials.
16. The site plan mu • .. . graphic sc. e, I . ,: • • . roposed house footprint, any
- • . -..: . ctures, lot lines, setbacks, adjacent streets, drivew. • , . :. .. areas, any
sensitive areas and any fences, rockeries or retaining walls.
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SIGN DEVIATIONS
I9the single family zone (LDR): signs for all conditional uses and public facilities (TMC
i,\ ( 19.32.080);
In multi- family zones where signs face multi- family, commercial and industrial zones: signs
of conditionally permitted uses, all public facilities and freestanding signs (TMC 19.32.100).
In Commercial and Industrial (TMC 19.32.170) Zones:
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Signs of conditionally permitted uses, all public facilities and all free - standing signs, that
abut or face single family zones (TMC 19.32.120) and multi- family zones (TMC 19.32.130);
Any multi-tenant office building sign which has over 50% of the total allowed wall sign area
(TMC 19.32.140(8)(4));
A 50% increase in wall sign area for each doubling of the Zoning Code maximum building
setback up to 6% of the wall area upon which the sign will be mounted up to a maximum of
500 sq. ft. (TMC 19.32.140(A)(2) and (C)).
Shopping Mall business wall signs (TMC 19.32.150(A)):
fTo allow one wall sign to have more than 50% of the business's total allowable sign area in
one sign.
To allow one freestanding sign to have more than 50% of the site's total allowable sign area
in one sign.
GO CONTAINERS
Approva 'teria for cargo containers to be in sta - in the LDR, MDR, and HDR zones.for
institutional - and in the RC, RCM, TUC or C/LI zone . r permitted or conditional uses:
❑ Only two cargo c• . tainers will be allowed per lot, maximum _ 30 feet.
❑ The container is locat- to m inimize the visual impact to adjacen : operties, parks, trails and
rights -of -way as determin- : By the Director.
❑ The cargo container is sufficie screened from adjacent properties, par , k • ils and rights -
of -way, as determ ined by the Dire • . Scr eening m ay be a com bination o : id fencing,
landscaping, or the placement of the car: containers behind, between or within buil OW :s.
❑ ocated adjacent to a building the cargo co ainer must be painted to m atch the built g's
colo
Cargo co
Cargo con
Outdoor cargo co in
Outdoor cargo contain
iners may no
shall uw
1 uy�any required off -str
11 setback requirements for
m not be refrigerated.
may not be stacked.
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SINGLE - FAMILY DESIGN ST
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arking spaces.
one.
ARD EXCEPTIONS
The design standards required at 18.50.050 (5 s d (6) may be modified by the DCD Direct
CITY OF TUICWILA
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard; Tukwila, WA 981813
Telephone. (206) 431-3670 FAX (206) 431 - 3665
E -mail: ttt flan(rrkci.tukwi]a.watts
AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP AND HOLD HARMLESS
PERMISSION TO .ENTER PROPERTY
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING
The undersigned being duly sworn and upon oath states as follows:
1.. I am the current owner of the property which is the subject of this application.
2. All statements contained in the applications have been prepared by me or my agents and are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge.
3. The application is being submitted with my knowledge and consent.
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for the purpose of application review, for the litnited time necessary to complete that purpose.
5. Owner agrees to hold the City harmless for any loss or damage to persons or property
property during the City's entry upon the property, unless the loss or damage is the result
the City. ..
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application(s) without refund of fees.
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