04-102794CITY OF
Federal
July 23, 2004
CITY HALL
Way33530 1st Way South • PO Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063-9718
(253) 661-4000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Kathy McClung, Community Development Director
City of Federal Way
PO Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063-9718
Re: File #04-102 794-000-00- UP; PROCESS I APPROVAL
Sherwin Williams/Maaco Sign Setback Intrusion; 32818 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way
Dear Ms. McClung:
This is in response to your July 23, 2004 letter regarding my Process I application for sign relocation of
the Sherwin Williams/Maaco sign (July 15, 2004).
In order to expedite the date work may commence on the proposed application and as being the only party
of record, I hereby waive my right to appeal the City's decision.
Please call me at (253) 835-2721 if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
Allen D. Emter, P.E.
Street Systems Project Engineer
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cc: Marwan Salloum, P.E., Street Systems Manager
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CITY OF
Federal
July 23, 2004
CITY HALL
Way 33530 1st Way South • PO Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063-9718
(253) 661-4000
www.cityoffederalway.com
Al Emter
City of Federal Way Public Works Department
PO Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063-9718
RE: File #04-102794-00-UP; PROCESS I APPROVAL
Sherwin Williams/Maaco Sign Setback Intrusion; 32818 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Emter:
The City has completed an administrative review of Sherwin Williams/Maaco's proposal to locate a
monument sign within the three-foot required setback from the property line. The existing monument sign
on the site meets the required setback. However, it must be relocated due to right-of-way acquisition
along the east side of Pacific Highway South. The proposal is to move the sign so that the setback is 0.83
feet from the west property line. Federal Way City Code (FWCC) Section 22-335(1)(2) permits the City to
allow a sign to be placed within the setback in the case of government acquisition of property for right-of-
way, provided that the requirements of FWCC Section 22-335(i)(3) are met. The City has determined that
those requirements have been met, as discussed below.
Enforcement 14'the three-foot sign setback requirement would result in a substantial hardship for the
business owners, as it would impact the available parking and the traffic circulation on the site. As the new
road improvernents extend to the existing building, meeting the three-foot setback would also reduce the
visibility of the sign. This hardship was created solely by City acquisition of property for the Pacific
Highway South right-of-way.
Zoning for the subject site is Community Business (BC). This site is considered medium profile for
purposes of sign permit review, per FWCC Section 22-160 1 (a)(2). The existing sign that is to be relocated
is a twelve -foot tall monument sign. The sign area is 128 square feet. As approved under sign permit 01-
103211-00-SG, it complies with all requirements of FWCC'Sections 22-1596 through 22-1629. It is not
prohibited under FWCC Section 22-1600.
Public Works staff has determined that, as proposed, the sign will not hinder the site distance for drivers
or pedestrians utilizing or crossing the adjacent driveway.
Locating the sign within the required setback is consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare.
The Process I application is hereby approved. Please be advised that approval of a sign permit revision is
also required from the City of Federal Way before undertaking any construction -related activities.
This decision shall not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and standards
relating to this site. The effective date of this decision is July 26, 2004. Pursuant to FWCC Section 22-
356, any person who received notice of the administrative decision may appeal this decision to the
Mr. Emter
July 23, 2004
Page 2
Federal Way Hearing Examiner by August 9, 2004. Please be aware that no work on the proposal can
commence until the end of the appeal period. However, in that you are the only party of record, you may
waive your right to appeal this decision. The City must receive this waiver in writing. Waiver of the right
to appeal does not affect the effective date of this decision. Therefore, if you choose to waive your right to
appeal, you could begin work on the proposal on July 26, 2004, provided you have obtained the
necessary sign permit.
Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please call Planning Technician Heather Smith, at
253-661-4175.
Sincerely,
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Kathy Me ng, Director
Community Development Services
c: Heather Smith, Planning Technician
Betty Cruz, Code Compliance Officer
Marwan Salloum, Street Systems Manager
Ken Naasz, Heath Sign Company, 727 South 96`h Street, Seattle, WA 98108
Doa I.D. 28231
04-102794
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE TRANSMITTAL
DATE: July 15, 2004
TO: Jim Femling, Development Services Manager
Mary Kate Martin, Building Official
Brian Asbury, Lakehaven Utility District
Greg Brozek, Federal Way Fire Department
FROM: Heather Smith
FOR DRC MTG. ON: No DRC meeting necessary. Please provide comments
directly to me through interoffice mail or email.
Marwan and Al would appreciate it if we review this
ASAP. Thanks!
FILE NUMBER(s): 04-102794-00-UP
RELATED FILE NOS.: 01-103211-00-SG
PROJECT NAME: SHERWIN WILLIAM/MAACO SIGN SETBACK INTRUSION
PROJECT ADDRESS: 32818 PACIFIC HWY S
ZONING DISTRICT: BC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: UP1 for sign relocation into required setback due to
ROW acquisition (setback proposed to be reduced from
3' to 0.83' )
LAND USE PERMITS: Use Process I
PROJECT CONTACT: CITY OF FEDERAL WAY - PW
AL EMTER
PO BOX 9718
253/661-4102 (Work)
MATERIALS SUBMITTED: Partial site plan
MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
33530 First Way South
CITY OF RECEIVED PO Box9718
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Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase II 14 4 2004
Sign Relocation
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Parcel 797880 0040
Project Description
The existing sign is located within the newly acquired ROW for Pacific Highway South
Phase II project. The proposed improvements to Pacific highway S. extend to the existing
Sherwin Williams building. Therefore, impacting the site distance and visibility of the
relocated sign. The owner requests a variance allowing the relocated sign to be installed
within the required 3-foot offset from the right of way as shown in the site plan.
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