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20130116 Staff Report Affidavit of Mailing 03062013 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING On March 6, 2013, I mailed the Bill's Towing (20130166) Staff Report, a copy of which is attached, to the addressee(s) set forth below, by depositing a copy enclosed in a postpaid wrapper, in an official depository under the exclusive care and custody of the United States Postal Service, in Yelm, Thurston County, Washington addressed to the attached list: i Date �13�1 I�O �� I��/� �.� ��`��- CITY OF YELM 2 // /�'� 105 Yelm Ave W �I�l� Yelm, WA 98597 Stephen K. Causseaux, Jr. McCarthy Causseaux Rourke, Inc., P.S. 902 South 10th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 CITY OF YELM 105 Yelm Ave W Yelm, WA 98597 William Trull Bill's Towing 801 Yelm Ave W Yelm, WA 98597 CITY OF YELM 105 Yelm Ave W Yelm, WA 98597 Marie E. Goss 3436 Belvidere Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126-2227 �� T"� S TAFF REPOR T � ` City of Yelm Community Deuelopment Department To: Stephen K. Causseaux, Jr., Hearing Examiner From: Gary Carlson, Building Official Date: March 6, 2013 Subject: Bill's Towing Sign Variance VAR-20130116 Applicant: William Trull II 801 Yelm Ave West Yelm, WA 98597 Location: Bill's Towing 801 Yelm Ave West Yelm, WA 98597 Proposal: Vary the maximum height of a pole sign to 16 feet-7 inches Background William Trull II has applied for a variance to increase the sign height of his business Bill's Towing from the allowed 10 feet to 16 feet 7 inches. The property abuts Yelm Avenue West to the north and is zoned C-1 for commercial use. The parcels surrounding the site are also zoned C-1. The properties to the west and north, across Yelm Avenue, are developed as restaurants. The property to the south is approved for a day care facility. The property to the east is vacant and owned by Marie Goss, who submitted comments on the variance request for the Examiners consideration. William Trull Senior purchased the property in 1978 and City of Yelm's records indicate Bill's Towing began operation in Yelm the same year. The property is 2.88 acres in area and currently is used for Yelm Tire and Bill's Towing. The site has recently been used as an auto body shop and an auto wrecking yard. The Commercial (C-1) zoning district allows the sale of tires as a permitted use, and the towing business is a pre-existing, non-conforming use pursuant to Section 17.93.010 YMC. In a letter to the property owner dated March 21, 2000, the City noted that the existing sign on the property was conforming to the sign code in place in 1987. The existing sign is approximately 16 feet in height. The Yelm Sign Code at Section 15.24.210 (A) YMC allows pre- existing, non-conforming signs to remain, provided that: 1. No such sign shall be changed in any manner that increases the noncompliance of such sign with the provisions of this chapter; Staff Report Page 1 of 4 2. The burden of establishing a sign to be legally nonconforming under this section rests upon the person or persons, firm or corporation claiming nonconforming status for a sign; 3. When a business or activity containing a legal nonconforming sign is enlarged or remodeled to a value of 60 percent or more of existing value of real property improvements, then such sign must be brought in conformity with all provisions of this chapter; 4. When a business or activity with a legal nonconforming off-premises sign changes the sign face or name of the business, then such off-premises sign must be brought into conformance with all provisions of this chapter. As the proposal includes a face change to the sign, the Sign Code would require the pre- existing, non-conforming sign to be brought into compliance with current standards for signs. The current Sign Code would allow a free standing (pole) sign 36 square feet in area, 10 feet in height, and set back from the property line 10 feet. As part of the Yelm Avenue West road reconstruction, the City purchased 4 feet of additional right of way from the property owner and the fence and gates were rebuilt to their current configuration. A block retaining wall was added, as the elevation of the side walk is approximately 2 feet above the finish grade of the property. The Washington State Patrol has promulgated rules for Tow Truck operators. Section 308-61- 026 WAC requires Towing facilities to maintain a secure area for towed vehicles, including a 6 foot security fence topped with a minimum of 2 strands of barbed wire for a total of height of 8 feet. For the subject property, this required the fence to be 6 feet above the sidewalk grade with barbed wire extending an additional 2 feet. The barbed wire is canted away from the property and currently extends over City right-of-way, creating a public safety hazard. Mr. Trull, Senior had previously been notified by the City to correct this situation. A Notice of Application was mailed to local and state agencies and surrounding property owners on February 7, 2013. A Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Nisqually Valley News March 1, 2013, and posted in public areas on February 27, 2013. The public hearing notice was mailed to adjacent property owners and the applicant on February 27, 2013. Two comments were received prior to the public hearing. The Washington Department of Transportation noted that the sign is not in the right of way of Yelm Avenue West/SR 510. Marie Goss noted that the current sign is non-conforming and raised a number of questions regarding the specific construction of the proposed sign, all of which are answered in the variance application materials, with the exception of who will install the sign, which is not required by the City until a construction permit application is made. Ms. Goss also questioned the impact the proposed sign would have on adjacent businesses, properties, and traffic, and whether the approval of the variance would apply to all properties in the area or make it easier for other properties to obtain a variance. Any other application for a variance would have to make the same showing in order to be approved, that due to special circumstances of the specific property, they are not able to enjoy the same rights and privileges as others within the area and the same zoning district. Any future variance application would be reviewed based on its own merits. The impacts to adjacent properties and traffic are addressed below. Variances from provisions of the Sign Code may be granted by the Hearing Examiner in accordance with Chapter 17.96 YMC, according to Section 15.24.200 YMC. Section 17.96.023 YMC allows the issuance of a variance when it can be shown that Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property due to size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, and if the strict application of this title is found to deprive subject property of rights and privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classification. Analysis As noted earlier the site has been in continuous use as a towing operation since 1978. Section 308-61-026 WAC requires a tow truck operator to fence a secure area with a 6 foot fence with a minimum of 2 strands of barbed wire for a total of height of 8 feet. In this case, the 6 feet is measured from the City sidewalk and the sign height requirement is measured from the finish grade of the property, resulting in a sign that could not be seen clearly through the required fence. This condition is a specific result of to topography of the property and the requirements of the State for operation of a towing operation, both of which are outside the control of the applicant. The strict application of the height requirement of the Sign Code would result in a sign that could not be seen and would appear lower than conforming signs on adjoining properties, both of which are at the same grade as the sidewalk and Yelm Avenue. The Sign Code requires new signs to include landscaping around the base of the sign. In this case, the landscaping would not be clearly visible from Yelm Avenue West, and would not serve its intended purpose of screening the base and beatifying the property. In lieu of this requirement, it would be a benefit for the property owner to maintain the area between the back of sidewalk and the fence to be free from weeds and debris. Recommendation The Community Development Department recommends the Hearing Examiner approve the variance with the following conditions: 1. The allowed height for the sign shall be 10 feet plus the grade difference between the base of the sign and the sidewalk grade. 2. The sign area shall meet the requirements of the Sign Code, Chapter 15.24 YMC. 3. The setback between the property line and the sign shall meet the requirements of the Sign Code, Chapter 15.24 YMC. 4. Landscaping at the base of the free standing sign is not required, however the area shall be maintained to be kept free of weeds and debris. 5. The barbed wire at the top of the fence shall be repositioned to not overhang City right-of-way. 6. The sign shall be brought into compliance with the Sign Code, Chapter 15.24 YMC, upon any change of use or redevelopment of the property. Attachments 1. Application for non conforming sign 2. Letter dated March 21, 2000 acknowledging the non conforming sign 3. Change Order No. 26 modifying contract to install block wall 4. Letters of response to public notice '' � �0� TEiE p�� • a �'� �l o �'elm a +� � IOS Yelm Aven:ce West P.0. Box 979 YELM Yelm, Washfngton 98597 yl/IyHfNOTQN (360J 438-3244 March 2l,2000 Bill's Towing $O1 �'ekn Avcnue Wesi Ye1an,WA 09547 Attn.: Bitl Trutl Re: 5ignage Dear Mr. TruIl, �'han� you for yat�r�cc�eperatien #n-j+est�rday'•s tneeting iegardi�g the �usiness and advertising signs facing Yelm Avenue West. Per our conversation the following action wiil take place in the next thirty(30)days; 1� The yellow van �vvith "�iscount '{'ires" painted on the cast side w'rl�°be�-pia�ce-d behind th.e � buildin�_where you na�v have the.metal racks and be out of site. 2}The otfier van will go off orF'•site. 3) The banners on the fence w�ii( be removed. f3aruiers can be used under th�; currcnt�:ign ordinance�uith an application for a temporary permit. 4)The buildin�; wili be repainted in the near future and "Bili's Towing " will be painted on the wall faci.ng Yelm Avenue West. Wall signs r�quirement wi31 be based on the 19$'7 sign ordinance. 5)Fcee standing si�,�n to remain. You will be entitted io two (2) free standing sign based nmthe 1987 sign ordinance requixernents ta replace the existing sign on the van. ' It is also our understanding that as scrap metal bins become availa�le that you wii� continue-the clean up of your street frantage with the intent to erect an additional buildin�for your business. Additional }�uildinbs wii��e rcquireci to meet current reg�lations. Pleas�cvntact Cathie Carison, 458-8408 a Carlson,to assist you in plannin�for any new�dditions. Pleas urn this le ter with your si�ature . incer ly [� Yel ui � g epartment. Acknawledged (insen legal name for acknowled�;ed) 0 e "' � STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPAR7MENT OF LICENSING MAS7El2 LICENSE SERViCE llate : 03 IO 2000 REQUf ST �OR INFORMA7YON pA�� Application id: 00 069 0101 1181: 6Q1 681 556 Oitl 0002 Owner: BUSINESS I.00ATION: RUTH C TRULL SILL'S TOWING & RECQVERY 801 YELM AYE � YELM WA 98597 Fax� 360-458-8473 D�AR MASTER LICENS� APPLICANT: Your Application has been received, however, before we can complete its processing, additfonal infarmation is required. Please pravide the information as indicated. qUE BY: 03-27-2000 x=»a==as��s�===�==z-santai��caa�c==mmwoo�r,sscaeccccoacn�aam=�ma��-=csc=a-�mass ,J DATE OF YUUR FIRST SUSINESS AGTIVITY A7 7NIS LOCA7TON. � 7 SI6NATtIRE OF LOCAL ZpNIN6 QF�ICIAI. CERTIFYIN6 YOUR RTTQ BUSINESS A'f THIS LOCATION CQMPLIES WITH ALL LANp USE ORDIN CES. (SIGNATURE; TITLEf AND DATE) E ' i.-� A LTS7 OF THE NANES ANA pDRE5S QF TOW TRUCK DRIVERS AT TNIS LOCATION. �PROOF OF REGISTERED TOW 7RUCK OPERATOR LIABILII'Y INSURANGE. THE CORRECT R�6ISTERED TQW TRUCK QPERA'CaR SONB. "' YOUR OFFICIAL R�GIS7El2Eb 70W TRIiCK OPERATQR FEE SCHEIIULE. - - - CONTINUEA ON NEXT PAGE - - - ,..._. ._.____._—...__.._.._ _........_.____....______-----......._�___,__ .._�_..._ _ . . -,._..— , , . . . Y ! I Ghange 4rder No. 2fi Page 2 of� Date 12121U8 Agency: City of Yefm Coniract Numbe�: 05042 Qescription: Th(s change arder provides for furnishing and instaEling a modula�block retaining walf at the City right••of-way line in fronf af Sif(`s Tou+ing. 7he lurr3p sum cost of this change order is$4,777.10. � ; Construction Requirements: Tf1e Cor�tractor shail install a modular biock�etaini��g wail where directed by the Enginser in accordance with the manufackurer's recorrnnendations. Measurement: NQ s�ecifiC t�nit of ineasurement wi11 appip fa this work. 1'ayrnent: P�yment will be made i►�accordance with Section 1•04.1 of the Staridard Specifications for each oE t�e following bid items: "Block Retaining WaN�at the agreed {ump sum price of�4,77�7.10. 7he lump sum price for Block Retafning Wall shali be f�il compensation far ali w�rk req�iired ta complete this f�sk. Contract Tfine: Cpntract time will be dealf separately from fhis change order. Justification: The elevation nt the new sidewalk above khe property requires e'sther a retaining wall or sloped fill anto tlie atljacent ptoperty, Bill's Towing The security requirerrEents for this business requires the fence ta k�e raised, The w�lt will p�ovide a safe walking surface next to the fence and a secure ft witt►tt�e fence for tt�e security of the bE�siness. • � rhe Cantracta hereby acknowt�dges the terms, agreernenl and condiRions, t{ any, sef lorth in this change arder as fu►I compensatiun for aN cost due to this change order including a�y Impact o� ripple eHecta on other portlans of!h�projsct. Skitlfngs Connotly,{nc. Based on 4AG M4 36-t�� ' Aprif 2608 City of Yelm February 21,2013 Community Oevelopment 105 Yelm Ave W. Yelm,WA. 98597 Ms.Tami Merriman,Associate Planner RE:Variance for signage on Truil Tire Repair Shop and Towing Yard. Dear Board Members, Many of my concerns have not been addressed in the Trull application for exemptions for new signage. 1. It appears the current signage is non-conforming at its current height of approximately 18'to 20'. 2. The size and location of the new sign are not specified. 3. The type of sign is not specified i.e.: painted,etched, plastic or electronic? 4. The topography is not significantly a problem condition as the yard behind the fence has a minor gradual slope. 5. Is the sign(s)going to be one sign incorporating both of the businesses,or two signs advertising both of the apparent current business uses? 6. Does the square footage of the building on the property actually conform to the requested signage size? 7. Who will install the sign(sj? 8. What impact will the size,type and location of the signage affect adjacent current and future businesses and traffic? Also,will the variance apply to all properties in the commercial areas?Or will this make it easier for other commercial properties to get variances. Thank You in advance,for defining these questions for me and other concerned parties. Sincerely, , , . , , � LL�.- -�--1 Lt"L�j� , _.✓>,. Marie E.Goss 3436 Belvidere Ave SW Seattle,WA. 98126-2227 206-935-8188 �cEiv�:�-: FEB 2 2 2013 BY: Karen Bennett From: Sporseen, Art[SporseA@wsdot.wa.gov) Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 4:15 PM To: Karen Bennett Subject: RE: Notice of Application -City of Yelm Case#20130116, Bill's Towing Sign Variance It appears that this sign location will be outside state highway right of way. �t S,��ae� 360-35?-2706 From: Karen Bennett [mailto:KarenBCa�ci.�elm.wa.us] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:59 PM Subject: Notice of Application - City of Yelm Case #20130116, Bill's Towing Sign Variance Below please find the link to the Notice ofApplication for the Ciiy of Yelm, Case #2o13oii6,Bill's Towing Sign Variance. http•//www ci�elm wa us/ data/PublicNotice�NOA2o1�oYY6.pdf Karen T.Bennett,City of Yelm l05 Yelm Avenue West, Yelm, WA g8597 �360)458-3835 - Fax(360)458-3144 � TH!► 4� v �� wwsnxwrow *** eSafel scanned this email for malicious content *** *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 1 CITY OF YELM StGN PERMIT APPLICATfON FORM Project Address: �G�7( �C l� f�f,f� 't�J t Parcel#: Zoning; �%; �r� ; Current Use: -!�� Proposed Use: �c�,,�.v� � Type/Number of 8ign(s) (wall, monument, lighted, etc.}; Dimenssons of Sign(s}: _ /� ,� X � ; —r-- , �. � � ►s� �� s�p�� Building Gross Flaor Area(sq, ft}: ,_„�� __ Q�� S� �� / Buiiding Height: t"� "�. � ` � � r � �I V► 'ir� ► `�� /1�' 'v.. 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FROM : Yelm Tire / Biii's Towing PF�fON� N0. : �604585963 Jan. �3 2013 06:25PM P2 t.n H7/ly!'.,t/h'17�'I)IY.� �,[>ItYNt lsilln-.1/ri�k' !'1/U ��'�S ��W�� QV�� S�I �'elrnAve�ue We:st - . k"C•XUNG; SGU-�58-5963 Yelrn,Wa�lun�ton�fs53 i 1..:;j�'• � , FAX.: 860-9v8-8473 , WE�:w�vw.billscowin�.nec 3 Jantra�y 2013 .. .. . .. . . , ..: .... �... ..:....:. ..�._. . . �2e:SigA 1'ermik John Rowland 33ailding inspc;etor City of Yelm We understaod thst t}te slgn permit we requested is non-compliant with the l�eight as�ect uf the city's ordirtAnce. However, a complia�tit si�n wvuid be severaly si�ht restric.�t�d clue to t3ie chain-link fcncing chat Wash��t�n State requirCS Lo be fu'ound our business anci we indeed in place_ We resp�eLfully ask fo�' a variancc io the city's ordinancE: so we ca.t1 i»st�ll a Sigu th�l Cart be vis{ble ;o passing motorists aver our fence. Regards, � ...._ ...�• ( Sill Trwll I1 Owner �itl's Towing d�Recovery 350-458-59b3 C:C:'Ctoopp'GtnAy Hmc:kvr Co:luck Ilaneemann Y.S. Encic�xures:None John Rowland From: John Rowiand Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 10:42 AM 70: Biff Trull (office@bilistowing,net) Subject: IVew Sign Attachments: Variance Application.pdf; Sign Appiication.pdf; Code.pdf Ni Bill, We discussed your sign at our Site Plan Review meeting on Wednesday and came up with these options regarding yaur sign. (1) Stay as a I.egal Nonconforming Sign at the same 32 sq.ft. in size. Using the same pole and bracket/hardware as the existing sign for mounting your new sign. Any changes other than changing the sign facing wifl increase the noncompliance of the sign and the Legal Nonconformfng Sign status wil! be lost. (2) Apply#or a Variance: Include the Variance application with the new sign application, new sign design anci size, site plan showing setbacks and location, and any supporting information why the variance shouid be granted. Like a letter fram the state concerning the fence. I have attached a Variance Application,your Sign Application and the Code section . Tami suggested you fill it ou#and bring it in with any supporting information for review befare gaing forward with the Variance process, if that is what you choose to do. let me know what you decide to do. Best Regards, John Rowland Community Development 1 � � � .. . F� L � � �� .. .. -.l'�'' , ' F' . � __n' ��Y�� . . ,,i �'��.»--- ' .. j �``v.�s � . . . ?.(�,"^""',.r,., �;,-ri .. _ . `,� . \;�.�.:�'� 3 s:;£; '-`"=:,� x� i 1 Y J��. '� �� i� � ,� - F��: . � { �� { _ i3 �:_-_ , < s7��: ��s•,. � - ��,.�fq l' ' "_ ,1-- .�.."_' .. . 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