HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit S12-022 - SEATTLE CHOCOLATES - MONUMENT SIGNSEATTLE CHOCOLATES
1180 ANDOVER PARK W
S12-022
1 MONUMENT SIGN
Jon Morrison Winters
From: Jon Morrison Winters
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 9:24 AM
To: niel@seachoco.com
Subject: Sign Permit Application #S12-022 for Seattle Chocolates
Attachments: Owner Affidavit.pdf
Dear Mr. Campbell,
This e-mail is a follow-up to our recent telephone conversation acknowledging that a permanent freestanding sign that
meets the standards of the Tukwila Sign Code will be allowed on your property at 1180 Andover Park W, provided that
the current freestanding sign for Goodwill is removed.
However, your application for a sign permit is currently incomplete. In order to make the application complete, you
must provide the following within 90 days:
A copy of your valid Washington State Contractor's license or a notarized copy of the enclosed affidavit. Signs may only
be installed by authorized electrical/construction contractors, unless you meet one of the exceptions on the enclosed
affidavit — most commonly, a property owner installing their own sign.
If we have not received the requested information within 90 days, your application will be cancelled. You may be
granted an extension of up to 120 additional days if we receive a written request for extension.
Additional Information:
Please note that as it is currently proposed, the sign is too tall to meet code. The maximum height for a sign on your
property is 7 feet, measured from the ground. You will probably need to remove or partially bury the existing pedestal in
order for the sign to meet the height restriction.
If you require assistance or if you have any questions about the permitting process, please call 206-431-2164 and
reference the permit number listed above.
Sincerely,
Jon Morrison Winters
Department of Community Development
City of Tukwila
jonathon.winters@tukwilawa.gov
206-431-2164
My office hours for the Spring quarter are 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday and 12:30 PM — 4:30
PM Thursday. Thank you for your patience.
i
Jon Morrison Winters
From: Niel Campbell <niel@seattlechocolates.com>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 2:38 PM
To: Jon Morrison Winters
Subject: Re: Extension request needed
You appear on my iPhone but not on my computer. Please extend our permit application for the sign . I owe you the
contractor license #and a revised plan which I will send you. I've requested goodwill remove their sign.
Thank you,
Niel
Seattle chocolates
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 17, 2012, at 2:02 PM, "Jon Morrison Winters" <Jonathon.Winters@TukwilaWA.gov> wrote:
Hi Niel. Please don't forget to submit an request for extension of time to complete your sign permit (e-
mail submission is acceptable).
Sincerely,
Jon Morrison Winters
Department of Community Development
City of Tukwila
Jonathon.winters@tukwilawa.gov
206-431-2164
1
Jon Morrison Winters
From: Niel Campbell <niel@seattlechocolates.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 4:18 PM
To: Jon Morrison Winters
Subject: Re: Sign Permit Application #S12-022 for Seattle Chocolates
Thanks Jon,
will have the revised plan soon. The only other thing pending will be what the setback from the street is and from what point
of the sidewalk. Will respond soon.
Thanks
Niel Campbell
Seattle Chocolates
From: Jon Morrison Winters <JonMorrison.Winters@TukwilaWA.gov>
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 3:44 PM
To: Niel Campbell <niel@seattlechocolates.com>
Subject: FW: Sign Permit Application #S12-022 for Seattle Chocolates
Niel,
Below is the original notice I sent you indicating that your permit application is incomplete. Once I get your contractor's
license, I will be able to review your sign permit.
As we previously discussed, the sign does not currently meet code due to the height.
Please also make sure that the address of the premises is included somewhere on the sign. This is a requirement that
was put in place to assist emergency vehicles with way finding.
Before I can approve your permit, I will need to see revised plans (you can submit them via e-mail) showing the correct
height of the sign and the address on the sign.
If you have any additional questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Jon Morrison Winters
Department of Community Development
City of Tukwila
ionathon.winters@tukwilawa.gov
206-431-2164
From: Jon Morrison Winters
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 9:24 AM
To: niel@seachoco.com
Subject: Sign Permit Application #S12-022 for Seattle Chocolates
Dear Mr. Campbell,
1
This e-mail is a follow-up to our recent telephone conversation acknowledging that a permanent freestanding sign that
meets the standards of the Tukwila Sign Code will be allowed on your property at 1180 Andover Park W, provided that
the current freestanding sign for Goodwill is removed.
However, your application for a sign permit is currently incomplete. In order to make the application complete, you
must provide the following within 90 days:
A copy of your valid Washington State Contractor's license or a notarized copy of the enclosed affidavit. Signs may only
be installed by authorized electrical/construction contractors, unless you meet one of the exceptions on the enclosed
affidavit — most commonly, a property owner installing their own sign.
If we have not received the requested information within 90 days, your application will be cancelled. You may be
granted an extension of up to 120 additional days if we receive a written request for extension.
Additional Information:
Please note that as it is currently proposed, the sign is too tall to meet code. The maximum height for a sign on your
property is 7 feet, measured from the ground. You will probably need to remove or partially bury the existing pedestal in
order for the sign to meet the height restriction.
If you require assistance or if you have any questions about the permitting process, please call 206-431-2164 and
reference the permit number listed above.
Sincerely,
Jon Morrison Winters
Department of Community Development
City of Tukwila
Jonathon.winters@tukwilawa.gov
206-431-2164
My office hours for the Spring quarter are 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM Monday and 12:30 PM — 4:30
PM Thursday. Thank you for your patience.
2
Seattle Chocolate Sign Options:
1. Variance. In order for both monument signs to remain, a variance request would need to be
approved by the Hearing Examiner. In the opinion of City staff, the property would not meet the
criteria for a sign code variance, listed in TMC 19.28.030, particularly criteria 1, 2, and 4:
1. The variance as approved shall not constitute a grant of special privilege, which is
inconsistent with the intent of this Sign Code.
2. The variance is necessary because of special circumstances relating to the size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings of the subject property to provide it with use rights
and privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity and in the zone in which the
subject property is located.
4. The special conditions and circumstances prompting the variance request do not result
from the actions of the applicant.
2. Removal of Goodwill sign. If the Goodwill sign is removed, the Seattle Chocolates sign could
remain. However, the Seattle Chocolates sign would still have to meet the requirements of the
sign code (maximum height of 7 feet) and would require a valid permit.
3. Multi -tenant monument sign. If both businesses desire to have a monument sign, a multi -tenant
sign that includes both business names could be used. The sign would need to meet the size
limits of monument signs for the length of street frontage at the premises. The sign could be up
to 70 sq ft per side (140 sq ft total) with up to 100 sq ft of message area. The maximum height of
the sign would be 7 feet with a maximum width of 15 ft.
4. Projecting sign. As discussed at our previous meeting with the applicant, a projecting sign is
permitted in addition to any other building -mounted signage. The maximum size of a projecting
sign would be 20 sq ft per face or 40 sq ft for all faces and may project up to 4 feet from the
facade of the building. Projecting signs may utilize rotating mechanical displays and may be
placed anywhere on the building wall.
5. Directional signs. The premise is allowed up to four directional signs. Directional signs may be
freestanding (up to 3 feet in height and 2 sq ft per face) and do not require a permit.
6. Other sign types. If none of the above options are satisfactory, there are several other sign types
that may provide increased visibility, include a larger flush -mounted wall sign (up to 150 sq ft,
depending on the size of the building wall), a canopy edge sign, or temporary signage such as
banners.
RECEIVED
APR 2 4 2 1
CITY OF TUKWILA Aka = PERMANENT
Department of Community Development FREESTANDING
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX (206) 431-3665 SIGNS
E-mail: planning@TukwilaWA.gov
PERMANENT SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR STAFF USE ONLY Permits Plus Type: P-SIFREE
Planner:
File Number •l,
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Needs Electrical: Yes/No
Associated File Numbers:
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Business Name Address of Sign
Applicant/Contact Address, City, State, Zip
Contractor Address, City, State, Zip
.23---753-‘‘a
Phone
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Phone
Phone
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the information contained in this application and the materials furnished to the City by me are true. I
understand that if I provide incorrect information on this application or submit plans that are not correct, it could delay issuance
of a permit or, if the permit has been issued, be cause for the City to revoke the sign permit.
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Date:
Signature of Ow
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or Authorized Agent Email
The City will send any official notices, letters, and other official notices via email. If you wish to receive all official
communications from the City via US Postal Mail, check here: ❑
Completed and signed application (this form).
- Three copies of a dimensioned and scaled site plan
/� showing property lines, streets, buildings and
£ parking areas; the location of all existing
ar freestanding signs on the premise and proposed
location for any new freestanding sign(s).
Method of illumination, if proposed.
Scaled and dimensioned footing designs and height
calculations. Footing designs are not required for
reface or copy changes to an existing freestanding
sign, provided there is no change in the sign
height, area or location.
4b
"0- Structural calculations if the sign has an area
greater than 50 square feet and/or is taller than 15
feet. This requirement may be waived for certain
refaces or copy changes to existing freestanding
/signs.
Qf Application fee listed in current fee schedule.
e5 One copy of a valid Washington State Contractor's
license or owner's affidavit.
('Tukwila business license number for the sign
contractor, if applicable:
TOTAL NUMBER OF SIGNS
Total number of signs included in this application:
Section 1
Section 3
Section 2
Section 4
General Information about Property
of Steee
Fntage Along Ail Streets:
Does the site front on more than one street, but have
less than 800 feet of linear frontage, :combined on
both streets?
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4.
Freestanding Sign Worksheet
A sign permit is required for the installation of a new freestanding sign. In most circumstances the City only allows new
freestanding signs to be monument style signs. Certain large premises that have gone through the Master Sign Program are
eligible for grand monument signs. Information on installing a new freestanding sign is found in SECTION 1 of this
application. Information on installing new grand monument signs can be found in SECTION 2 of this application.
A sign permit is also required for any proposed reface or copy change to an existing freestanding sign in the City. In some
cases a reface or copy change of an existing freestanding sign requires that the sign be removed. Information on completing a
reface or doing a copy change to an existing freestanding sign can be found under SECTION 3 of this application.
Section 1- New Freestanding Signs
Freestanding Signs in Commercial/Industrial Zones
Each premise is permitted to have one freestanding -monument style sign. Additional monument signs are permitted based on
the total amount of linear street frontage along the premise. Table 1 below outlines the development standards and total number
of signs permitted for most premises.
Total
ROW of
Premise
Allowable Sign
Message Areal
Total Allowable
Sign Size2
Maximum
Height
Number of Sins
g
Less than
400 feet
36 square feet per
side/72 square feet total
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54 square feet per
side/108 square feet
total
6 feet
One
400-599
feet
50 square feet. per
side/100 square feet
- 72 total
70 square feet per
side/140 square feet
/,'?3 q'total
One
600-799
feet
60 square feet per
side/120 square feet
total
are —fa -Flier
side/160 square feet
total
7 feet
One
800-999
feet
66 square feet per
side/132 square feet
total
88 square feet per
side/176 square feet
total
8 feet
Two
1,000 feet
and over
72 square feet per
side/144 square feet
total
96 square feet per
side/192 square feet
total
8 feet
One for every 400 feet of
linear street frontage.
Corner Properties
Some corner properties may qualify for more than one monument sign, even if they have a limited amount of street frontage. A
property that borders on more than one public street, but has less than 800 total feet of linear frontage, is permitted to have one
monument sign per street if the following criteria are met:
1. The property has a least 200 feet of frontage on each public street where a sign will be placed;
2. Each public street provides direct access to the property; and
3. For each separate street frontage Table 1 listed above shall be used to determine the design standards for any proposed
monument sign.
General Requirements for Monument Signs in Commercial and Industrial Zones
1. Setback. All monument signs shall be placed at a minimum o e fee from all property lines; however no sign taller
than three feet shall be placed within the sight distance triangle, unless it can be demonstrated the sign will not pose a
safety risk by reducing visibility for motorists turning out into traffic.
2. Maximum Width. The maximum width permitted for any new monument sign is/15 feet, I
3. Address Requirement. All new freestanding signs shall have the address number or address range of the premise
listed on the structure. The address shall not be counted toward the allowable sign message area limit. Address
numbers must be plainly legible and visible from the street fronting the property. The address numbers must contrast
with the sign background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a
minimum of four inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1.5 inches.
The allowable message area is either the face pane of the sign, or for channel letters or signs painted on seating or retaining walls, that portion of the sign devoted to
the actual message , logo, or business name.
2 Total size is the entire area of the sign, including the support structure.
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Table 1, Monument Sign Details, Commercial/Industrial Zones
'Monument
Sign
Name_of Street:;
on which sign;,,
will be placed?,'
Total': Sign
message area
per face.
TotalSign
message area
per .sign
TotaLSign•Size
per face
Total': Sign Size
per sign
Width of Sign.
Sign'Height
(feet inches)`:
Distance from:
closest edge of
sign; to
property lines. ;w
(in feet)
Monu""went
Sign 2
Monument,,.
Sign 3
Monument
Sign, 4
Freestanding Signs in Residential Zones
`Monument'
-Sign 5^
Monument
Sign 6-
Institutional uses and multi -family complexes are allowed to have one monument sign for each public street that provides
access to the premises. The following are the specific development standards that apply to the installation of monument signs in
residential zones:
1. The area of the monument sign is limited to 30 square feet per sign face and a total of 60 square feet for all sides;
2. The sign may be up to five feet tall;
3. Maximum width of the sign shall not exceed 15 feet;
4. Location of the sign shall not interfere with sight distance of vehicles pulling in and out of the premises;
5. The sign must be located in a landscaped area. Having the sign stand-alone in a parking lot is not permitted; and
6. The sign may only use indirect lighting methods except for dynamic displays. The lighting must have no spill -over
impact on adjacent properties.
Dynamic Signs in Residential Zones
In order to foster civic community outreach and communication, the City permits limited use of dynamic signs within
residential zones. One permitted monument sign per premise, as outlined above, may contain a dynamic feature. The following
are the specific development standards applicable to the installation of dynamic signs within residential zones:
1. The image of the sign may not change more frequency than once every ten seconds;
2. The image must appear and disappear as one image. The image may not appear to flash, undulate, pulse or portray
explosions, fireworks, flashes of light, or blinking or chasing lights, or appear to move toward or away from the viewer,
expand, contract, bounce, rotate, spin, twist, scroll, travel or otherwise portray movement.
3. .Illumination of the dynamic sign is, limited to the hours of 7Am to 10PM.
4. All signs shall have installed ambient light monitors, and shall at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust
the brightness level of the electronic sign based on ambient light conditions. Maximum brightness levels for electronic
signs shall not exceed 3-foot candle above ambient light conditions, measured 100 feet from the face.
Tab`+e,2, Monument Sign Details, Residential Zones
Monument
Sign 1 -
Monument" •
Sign 2::
Monument.
Sign 3
Monument
Sign 4
:Name:of St et
in which sign ';
will te;placed'
along?
`TotalArea of,
Sign.
Sign Height
(feet -inches)
Width of Sign:
Will the -sign
have a,.
Dynamic
Display?
'`.
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Section 2- Grand Monument Signs
Premises that have an approved Master Sign Program are eligible to install two grand monument signs. A grand monument
sign takes the place of one of the monument signs permitted in section 1 of this application. The design of the grand monument
sign shall have an architectural treatment that is consistent with the design of the building or buildings on premise in which the
sign will be located.
Before you fill out this section you should first see if the premise you are applying for has an approved Master Sign Program. If
not, your first step is to submit a master sign permit application. The City will not issue a permit for a grand monument sign
until the Master Sign Program is approved by the City.
Table 3. Grand Monument Sign Details
Grand
Monument
Sign 1
Grand
Monument
Sign 2
Reserved for
Staff Use
For more detail see TMC 19.32.060
(B)(2).
Street in which
sign will be
placed along?
Each grand monument sign would
substitute for one monument sign
permitted in Table 1 listed above.
Maximum of two grand monument signs
per premise.
Total Sign
Area per face.
Sign message area may be increased up to
100 square feet per side, 200 square feet
total. For sites over 85 acres, the sign
message area may be increased up to 500
square feet per side, 1000 square feet
totaL
Total sign area
per sign.
Total Sign Size
per face
No limitation on total structure size.
Total sign size
per sign.
Sign Height
(feet -inches)
Height of the sign structure may not
exceed the height of the tallest building on
the premises, except for sites over 85
acres, the height may exceed the tallest
building but shall not exceed 115 feet.
Height of
Tallest
Structure on
the premise
where the
grand
monument sign
will be
located?
Distance from
closet edge of
sign to
property lines
(in feet)
The sign must be setback from the side
and rear property lines of the premise a
distance equal to the height increase
requested or five feet, whichever is
greater. The minimum front setback is
the smaller of the front yard required in
the zoning district or the height increase
requested.
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Section 3- Reface and Copy Change of Existing Freestanding Signs
When the current sign code became effective on August 24, 2010, the City strived to create a sign code that would reduce the
impact to property owners and businesses that had existing freestanding signs on their property. The city permits refaces and
copy changes to existing freestanding signs under several different scenarios:
1. A freestanding sign that conforms to the current sign code is permitted refaces and copy changes with a permit.
2. A freestanding sign that is not considered a freeway interchange sign, which was legally installed under the previous
sign code but does not meet the current Sign Code, is permitted to have refaces and copy changes for up to TEN years
from the effective date of the City's Sign Code (8/24/10). A permit is required for any reface or copy change. Please
note, modifying the sign height, increasing the sign area, or relocating the sign is not permitted without bringing the
sign into full conformance with the City's Sign Code. At the end of the ten year period the sign may remain as -is
indefinitely, however additional refaces or copy changes will require that the sign be brought into conformance with
the Sign Code.
3. A freestanding sign that is considered a freeway interchange sign and was legally installed under the previous sign
code is permitted to have refaces and copy changes for up to FIVE years from the effective date of the City's Sign
Code (8/24/10). A permit is required for any reface or copy change. Please note, modifying the sign height,
increasing the sign area, or relocating the sign is not permitted. At the end of the five year period the sign may remain
as -is indefinitely, however any changes to the face or structure of the sign will require that the sign be removed.
4. Freestanding signs that did not comply with the City's previous sign code, for example those that were installed while
an area was in King County, are not permitted to have any changes to the face or structure of the sign without bringing
the sign into conformance with the Sign Code.
Staff can help you research previous permit history to determine if your existing freestanding sign was installed under the
provisions of the City's previous Sign Code.
You will note that under Section 1 of this sign permit application additional signs are allowed for premises with over 800 feet of
linear street frontage or for corner properties. Even if your property qualifies for this additional signage under Section 1 you
will not be able to install it until any existing non -conforming sign(s) are removed (TMC 19.36.070).
Table 4, Existing Freestanding Sign Details
Date of last: sign
permit issued by the'
City for sign that is,
being modified:
Proposed. Sign Area:
Distance from closet
edge of sign to
property lines (in
feet):
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INSPECTIONS
A final inspection of the sign is required for all signs when installation is complete. The applicant or installer is required to
schedule the final Sign inspection through the City's Inspection line at (206)431-2451. The 4-digit inspection code needed for
scheduling the final Sign inspection is 1510. The applicant or installer does not need to be present for the final Sign inspection.
It is the responsibility of the installer to obtain the electrical permit and inspections from the City of Tukwila Permit Center at
(206) 431-3670. The electrical inspector will need access to complete the Electrical portion of the inspection.
GENERAL
The issuance of some signage within the City may require a permit from the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT). It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain all required permits from the appropriate government agency. For
information on permits that may be required from WSDOT call (360) 705-7296.
The issuance of a sign permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the 'provisions
of this code or of any other ordinance of the City. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this
code or other ordinances of the City shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other
data shall not prevent the Director from requiring correction of errors in the construction documents and other data (TMC
19.12.020 (C)).
Pursuant to TMC 19.12.0150, sign permits shall be valid for 180 days from the date of issuance of the sign permit. The
Director may approve one extension of up to 30 days if a written request is submitted to the City BEFORE expiration of the
180 day period.
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