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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1553 - 15858 International Boulevard Non-Conforming Commercial Sign ILA, J �11�'t• .'Z itt a 1908 it T lkw a City O f u Washington Resolution No. /,5,5-9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ALLOWING FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE TO TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 19.12 AND 19.30, ALLOWING FOR THE RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING COMMERCIAL SIGN AND THE REPLACEMENT OF A SECOND NONCONFORMING SIGN, BOTH LOCATED AT 15858 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, the City of SeaTac, Washington has determined that certain improvements to International Boulevard in the vicinity of South 160th Street are necessary; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that in order to effect these improvements, it is necessary to acquire right -of -way and relocate or replace two freestanding signs at the business known as Dollar Rent -A -Car located at 15858 International Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the signs were classified as non conforming at the time the International Boulevard improvements commenced, and in accordance with Sections 19.12.010 and 19.30.030 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, any non conforming sign that is relocated must be altered to allow for compliance; and WHEREAS, no action would be necessary except for the City of SeaTac's need for this property for a valuable public purpose; and WHEREAS, it would be contrary to public policy and cause undue financial hardship to the property owner to strictly apply Tukwila Municipal Code Chapters 19.12 and 19.30 to pre- existing signs being moved on the behest of a public agency; and WHEREAS, relocation of the signs is for the public welfare, safety and benefit, and is not initiated by or on behalf of the business or property owner; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The Department of Community Development is hereby authorized to grant a permit for relocation or replacement of two freestanding pre- existing signs located on the western frontage and at the southwest corner of the property located at 15858 International Boulevard. The relocated/ replaced signs shall be no greater in height than the pre existing signs. Relocation and replacement shall be by administrative variance to the Tukwila Municipal Code and will not be required to strictly comply with the criteria as specified in Title 19 of the Tukwila Municipal Code including, but not limited to height and setback, due to the compelling public policy reasons stated above. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Special Meeting thereof this _J27,6 day of U 2004. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: �p iagger- i Council Presid t Pry 7Em e biE. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk Joan fi 11611 APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: 7 Passed by the City Council Office of the City'Attorney Resolution Number: J 5_t.'3 Sign Variance 7/9/04 1 of 1