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Home My WebLink AboutPermit S03-046 - COMPUTER SURPLUSCOMPUTER SURPLUS 660 STRANDER BL S03.046 City of Tukwila Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director NOTICE OF DECISION This letter serves as a Notice of Decision and is issued pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) 18.401.170. The request for an increase, from 18.37 sq. ft. to 22 -sq. ft. for Computer Surplus at 660 Strander Boulevard. This decision is based on the Findings and Conclusions listed below. BACKGROUND File Number: S03-03-046 Applicant: Neon Sign Systems for Computer Surplus Request: Approval for a Special Permission Sign, increasing the allowed sign area. The maximum allowed sign is proposed to be increased from 18.37 to 22- sq. ft. Location: 660 Strander Boulevard Comprehensive Plan Designation: TUC Zoning District: TUC SEPA: No determination required Staff: Brandon J. Miles FINDINGS Vicinity/Site Information The sign being proposed will be located on the south wall of 660 Strander Blvd. and will face directly towards Strander Blvd. The zoning on the property is TUC and surrounding land uses are commercial. The exposed building face (EBF) is 367.5 square feet. With the approval of the Special Permission Application, the wall sign would be 22 square feet (5.9% of EBF) versus the normal maximum of 18.37 square feet (4.9% of EBF). 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206-431-3665 L01-026 Page 2 of 2 Decisional Criteria TMC 19.32.140(A) allows permitted sign area to be increased by 50% for each doubling of the required minimum setback...but in no case shall the sign area exceed that permitted in TMC 19.32.150. Pursuant to TMC 19.32.150, the maximum allowed sign area could be 6% of the exposed building face (EBF) up to maximum of 500 sq. ft. The required front setback in the TUC is 15 feet. The building has a setback of about 60 feet, four times the required distance. Per Table 1 of TMC 19.32.140, the standard allowed sign area would normally be 18.37- sq. ft. for an EBF of 367.5 square feet. Since the building is setback four times the minimum setback required for the underlying zone, the maximum sign area is allowed to be increased 50% for each doubling of the required minimum setback up to 6% of EBF or 500 sq. ft., whichever is less. Six percent of EBF (367.5 - sq. ft.) is 22.05 -sq. ft; thus the maximum allowed sign area on facade is 22.05 -sq. ft. The applicant is requesting a sign size that is smaller than the six percent allowed for the wall. CONCLUSIONS 1. The building is setback a sufficient distance to allow an increase in the wall sign area. 2 The proposed sign area is 22 -sq. ft., which less than maximum permitted for that facade (6% of EBF -22.05 sq. ft.). APPEAL PROCESS This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 14 days from the issuance of this Notice of Decision. All appeal material must be submitted to the Department of Community Development. If you wish to appeal this decision, please call the Department of Community Development at 206-431-3670 to obtain a copy of appeal procedures. ` /114 'sor Nora Gierloff, Planning Su p Attachments: A. Site Plan, building elevation and sign details x/0/.3 Date July 24, 2003 • City of Tukwila Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director Nick Clay Neon Sign Systems 6606 Ursula Pl. Seattle, WA 98108 RE: Sign Permit Dear Mr. Clay: Upon review of you application for a sign permit, the Community Development Department cannot approve the permit as submitted. 1. The proposed sign area is too Large. The business in question has a wall area of 367.5 square feet. The maximum size for this wall sign is limited to 5 percent of the wall area. Thus, the permitted sign can be no greater than 18.37 square feet. The proposed sign is 40 square feet in area. It is possible to increase the maximum sign area to 22.05 square feet. This is allowed for each doubling of the • required setback for the underlying zone. The front setback for this zoning district is 15 feet. Thus, the building in question must be setback 30 feet to qualify for the increase. This will require Special Permission from the Director of Community Development. The application material is enclosed with this letter. Please provide new plans that take into account the above comment. If you have any questions, you can call (206) 431-3684 or by email at bmiles cr ci.tukwila.wa.us. J. Miles Assistant Planner cc. S03-046 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206-431-3665 / REGISTERED :AS 'PROVIDED BY: LAW . A ONST CONT 'GENERAL—. REGIST # CCO1 =NEONSSIO44NU07/02/2003 EFFECTIVE` DATE 08731/1996 N� SYSTEMS AVE Ng • :98005;:' 2� B Signature k. Issued by DEPARTMENT OF -LABOR AND INDUSTRIE City of Twila Department of CTRimunity Development 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite 100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 206 431-3670 PERMIT N DATE: .6 o3,74L, 642403 PERMANENT SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION CO rYigale✓ -7(^rpIt. s Business Name /,cIc dc& y Applicant/Contact e6zesIt___,... stk. stk.sb S a -WV) ontractor Please print 6Go S i/ e(e✓ 6L114. I ktlt16,- c41 Address of Sign ,66 o (A ✓Su (a 14. Se_ai k Gsc.2,1 ?Poi Address, City, State, Zip 6006 (At/sap, Sea' ( c✓,�4 et slog Address, City, State, Zip lfzs q'17 830e( Phone 0206- ?GA ..?311( Phone da6-76a a 3 l4( Phone CHECKLIST o Separate application required for each sign proposed ❑ 3 sets of plans are required, including site plan showing: • Property lines • Streets • Buildings • Locations of all existing and proposed signs ❑ Sign elevations with area calculations and dimensions ❑ Building elevations (for wall signs) ❑ Supporting structure and method of illumination ❑ One copy of valid Washington State contractor's license o $50 application fee per sign See back of form for examples Is your sign a: ❑ Freestanding sign 15 or more feet in height ❑ Pole sign with face 30 square feet or more in area ❑ Wall sign weighing 400 pounds or more If any of the above are true you must go through structural review. STRUCTURAL REVIEW CHECKLIST: ❑ $84 for structural review (if actual cost to the City is greater, you will be billed when you pick up your permit). ❑ Construction details to describe the proposed foundation or wall attachments (see back of form for examples) ❑ Structural calculations for the design of the details prepared by a Washington State structural engineer SION DESCRIPTION Is the sign: Internally lit 0 Externally lit 0 Not lit Does the sign face residential zones or public facilities? O Yes g No Exposed neon tubing Is not allowed within 200 feet of LDR, MDR or HDR zones. Did building go through design review? ❑ Yes Ell No Including this sign, how many signs will list this business? Freestanding Wall WALL SIGN: What is the wall/area (length x height) where the sign will be mounted? _3 07, 5 :_ square feet Wall sign size: _ 1140 _ square feet Does wall sign weigh more than 400 pounds? O Yes a No If the sign weighs more than 400 pounds it requires structural review. See checklist for additional information required. FREESTANDING SIGN: Street frontage of the entire lot where the sign will be located: feet Generally, only one freestanding sign Is allowed per lot. Size of sign face: square feet Structural review Is required for pole signs with faces 30 square feet or more in area, see checklist for additional information required. Number of sign faces: Height of building: feet Generally, signs may not be higher than the building they are associated with. Sign height: feet inches Structural review Is required for signs 15 feet or more in height, see checklist for additional information required. Distance from closest edge of sign to property lines: feet Generally, signs must be set back from all property lines at least as far as they are high. INSPECTIONS If the sign needs structural review, the applicant or installer is required to call the Building Division at 431-3670 for footing or bracket inspections. Footing inspections must take place before concrete is poured. Bracket inspections must take place before sign is installed. A final inspection is required for all signs when installation is complete. The applicant or installer is required to call the Planning Division at 431-3670 for a final inspection. It is the responsibility of the installer to obtain the electrical permit and inspections from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries at (206) 248-6630. (NOTE: IF A FINAL INSPECTION HAS NOT BEEN REQUESTED WITHIN 180 DAYS OF PERMIT ISSUANCE THE PERMIT WILL EXPIRE.) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above information furnished by me is true and correct under penalty of perjury by law In the State of Washington, and that the applicable requirements of the City of Tukwila will be met. Date Gl0 (r/C_ (Signature of owner or authorized agent) dc)6- 7A,2 314 Phone FOROFFICE USE ONLY Zoning: Planning review by: O Denied Issued Issued with conditions Structural review required? 0 Yes 0 No Structural review by: O Denied 0 Approved 0 Approved with conditions Actual time spent to review Additional charges for time over 2 hours Comments or Conditions: LAG THROUGH PLYWOOD FASCIA0O STRUCTURAL WOOD FRAME MEMBERS 48" O.C. -J USING 3/8" X 31/2" LAG SCREWS STUCCO Old PLYWOOD WITH WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION BEHIND Presenfed By: E S 6606 URSULA PL. S. SEATTLE, WA. 98108 206.762.2314 FAX 206.762.2362 ONE ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER DISPLAY Scale 1/2"=1' • "Computer Surplus" to be open pan channel letters painted dk/yellow inside/out. Illuminated with double -tube clear gold neon. • "RECYCLE symbol" to be open pan -channel shape illuminated w/blue neon over blue vinyl applied graphics. • "Surplus" to be single tube exposed neon w/yellow borders. • Raceway to be fabricated of sheet metal and painted to match fascia in color. —11,7 c7 fit 11Y��'f .. tJ/ DATE: 06/16/03 SHEET 1 OF 1 JOB NAME: COMPUTER SURPLUS PROJECT: ILLUMINATED WALL DISPLAY JOB LOCATION: TUKWILA, WA REPRESENTATIVE: NICK CLAY CREATED BY: RUDY (REVISE BY) FILE NAME: COMPUTER SURPLUS RELOCATING EXISTING SIGN FROM OLD LOCATION ( 640 STRANDER BLVD. TUICWI LA ) TO NEW LOCATION IN THE SAME SHOPPING CENTER ( 660 STRANDER BLVD. TUKWILA ) THIS ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION IS THE PROPERTY OF "NEON SIGN SYSTEMS" AND IS PROTECTED UNDER FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAWS. UNTIL TRANSFER OF SALE ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED AND IT IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM "NEON SIGN SYSTEMS". CUSTOMER APPROVAL LANDLORD APPROVAL