AGENDA FIFE PLANNING COMMISSION Fife City Hall

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AGENDA
FIFE PLANNING COMMISSION
Fife City Hall, 5411 23rd St E, Fife, WA 98424
November 5, 2012 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Position 1:
Position 2:
Position 3:
Position 4:
Position 5:
Position 6:
Position 7:
Philip Waldner
Spencer Braden
Doug Fagundes
Jeff Brown, Chair
Tamra Lemoncelli
Lamarr Bond Sr.
Kory Edwards, Vice Chair
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. October 1, 2012
4. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
5. ACTION ITEMS
a. Larson Automotive Comprehensive Sign Design Application
6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
a. Ordinance 1819 – Gambling Premise Moratorium
7. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
8. ADJOURNMENT
The public is welcome to attend and may have an opportunity to speak. Any person wishing to submit written
comments to the Planning Commission, please contact Katie Bolam at 253-922-9625, or email to
kbolam@cityoffife.org, by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting if possible.
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CITY OF FIFE
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING
Fife City Hall
October 1, 2012
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chair Brown.
2. ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Brown, Commissioners Waldner, Lemoncelli, Bond, Braden (arrived
at 7:15) and Edwards
Absent:
Commissioner Fagundes
Staff:
Director David Osaki, Associate Planner Chris Pasinetti, Senior
Administrative Assistant Katie Bolam
Public:
Shawn Hoey, Master Builders Association
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. September 10, 2012
Motion (Bond/Edwards) to accept the minutes of September 10, 2012. Passed 5/0.
(Commissioner Braden had not yet arrived.)
4. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
None.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Chair Brown opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Planner Pasinetti explained the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, including the three
routine items for 2012 and the annual open window in November for privately initiated
amendments (there were none).
Shawn Hoey with the Master Builders Association addressed the Commission, drawing
attention to his comment letter submitted today (copies provided at meeting). He said that MBA
recommends keeping school impact fees at or below the Pierce County’s adopted level.
Chair Brown closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
6. ACTION ITEMS
a. Comprehensive Plan Amendments
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Fife Planning Commission
Minutes of Meeting
October 1, 2012
Commissioners discussed the history of school impact fees in Fife and clarified the position of
Pierce County.
Motion (Edwards/Waldner) to recommend the findings of fact contained in the staff report and
the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments as shown in Attachments A through D to the City
Council, with the recommended provision that Puyallup School District’s school impact fee be
reduced to match Fife’s asking.
Some additional discussion ensued.
Vote – motion passed 6/0.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Medical Marijuana
Director Osaki first thanked the Planning Commission for their action on the Comprehensive
Plan Amendments, adding that a major update to the Comprehensive Plan is required by the
end of 2014. He reported that the annual time period for the private sector to initiate
amendments will open November 1 and will stay open into March, rather than closing after only
one month as in years past.
Director Osaki reported that he is putting the topic of Medical Marijuana on the minds of
Commissioners, expecting much to be in the news related to the coming election on Initiative
502 that can serve as background for decisions that will be made for Fife in the next year.
8. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Osaki reported that the stakeholder committee meeting on the South Campus Master
Plan was a good one; Commissioners Lemoncelli and Fagundes are participating on that
committee.
Kelsey Lane housing development plans to build out in the next 12-18 months, and Valley
Haven also in the next 6-12 months.
KPG and Seth Harry, consultants for the City Center Visioning project, will be meeting with staff
later this month while Mr. Harry is in town for another project. This may possibly produce some
additional City Center related discussion (without Seth Harry in attendance) for the Planning
Commission at the November 5, 2012 meeting.
The Harvest Festival is October 6.
The meetings in November and December will cover more on medical marijuana, phase 2 of the
sign code, discussion regarding liquor stores, and city center visioning work. Next year’s work
will include the new transportation plan and city center code work, to include a subarea plan and
policy development.
9. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Brown adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Fife Planning Commission
Minutes of Meeting
October 1, 2012
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____________________________________
Chair, Jeff Brown
Date
____________________________________
Recording Secretary, Katie Bolam
Date
Prepared by: Katie Bolam, Senior Administrative Assistant
City of Fife – Community Development Department
CITY OF FIFE PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE – November 5, 2012
TO:
Planning Commission
FROM:
Chris Pasinetti, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
Comprehensive Sign Design Plan (SGN12-0045) for Larson
Automotive.
REPORT IN BRIEF: Larson Automotive has applied for a Comprehensive Sign
Design Plan for their location in Fife on what was previously Alexander Avenue East.
With approval from the Planning Commission, the comprehensive sign design plan
process would allow the applicant to install a new (replacing the old) 25 foot tall, 36
square foot sign freestanding sign at the corner of Pacific Highway East and Alexander
Avenue East in a Regional Commercial (RC) Zone. The new sign would include logos
from the neighboring Audi, Nissan and Porsche.
BACKGROUND: Larson Automotive recently completed a very large retail vehicle
sales lot within the City of Fife. This development includes four (4) new dealerships,
Audi, Porsche, Mercedes and Nissan.
Larson Automotive purchased the Nissan Dealership in 2008. In 2010, Larson
Automotive purchased the Korum RV site (directly to the east of the Nissan site). In
2010, that site was redeveloped into Porsche, Audi and Mercedes. Part of that
redevelopment included the vacation of Alexander Avenue making the entire site
contiguous (see attached Ordinance No. 1710).
The four (4) lots upon which these dealerships are located are all owned by Larson
Automotive (also known as RJ1700 LCC). Two of the lots (totaling 9.28 acres) are
contiguous to one another on the east side of what was previously Alexander Avenue
and have no direct street frontage on Pacific Highway East. The other two lots (totaling
4.31 acres) are contiguous to one another on the west side of Alexander Avenue, with
approximately 80 feet of street frontage on Pacific Highway East.
DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS:
1. On October 15th, 2012, the applicant submitted an application for a
Comprehensive Sign Design Plan to install a new 25 foot tall, 36 square foot
freestanding sign adjacent to Pacific Highway East. The property upon which
the proposed sign is to be placed is zoned Regional Commercial, as are all of the
properties with uses to be advertised on the proposed sign.
2. The Comprehensive Sign Design Plan application relates to the freestanding sign
on a separate lot located along Pacific Highway East. The sign code specifically
prohibits off-premises signs, except as permitted for agricultural businesses or as
permitted through a Comprehensive Sign Design Plan (see Fife Municipal Code
(FMC) 16.09.020 H).
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3. The new freestanding sign would replace an existing 20 foot tall, 50 square foot
sign located at the intersection of Pacific Highway East and Alexander Avenue
East.
4. The new freestanding sign would be considered an off-premises sign (as it will
advertise certain Larson automotive products located to the east (across
Alexander Avenue) and must be approved through a Comprehensive Sign Design
Plan as provided for in Fife Municipal Code Chapter 16.11 (“Comprehensive Sign
Design Plans”).
4. The applicant’s submittal states that the Porsche & Audi dealerships’ location
requires an off-premise sign in order to be viewed by the traveling public.
5. The applicant’s submittal, states that, because of the location of the site(s) in
relation to Pacific Highway East, indicates, the proposed sign would give the
traveling public better visibility to gain access to the Larson Automotive
Dealerships (Porsche, Audi and Nissan). The applicant also cites regular
feedback from customers asking why there is not a sign at the entrance.
6. FMC 16.11.010 states that the purpose of the Comprehensive Sign Design Plan is
“…to allow for some flexibility from the sign code. There will be situations
where some flexibility from the sign code is desirable, but where the
variance proceedings are not the appropriate forum for an application.
This section sets out the criteria for the comprehensive sign design plan”
7. FMC 16.11.020 provides the criteria for review for a comprehensive sign design
plan application and states,
“16.11.020 Criteria for review.
Applicants requesting consideration of a comprehensive sign design plan must
meet one of the following criteria:
A. The sign and building structures on the lot are of a similar
architectural design. The design of both the building and the sign shall
be of a distinctive type of architecture providing a pleasing aesthetic
appearance; or
B. The location of a sign is more appropriate on a frontage or facade
other than, or in addition to, that allowed by the sign code. The
applicant shall bear the burden of proving that such a sign is necessary
for the sign to be visible to the traveling public. Except under special
circumstances, such as a note on a short plat limiting use, signs will
only be permitted on the premises of the business or parcel asking for
the comprehensive sign design plan; or
C. The application meets the criteria for mural as defined in FMC 16.02.300. (Ord.
1488-03 § 1, 2003).” (Emphasis added)
The applicant is basing the requested application on the criteria that the location
of [the] sign is more appropriate on a frontage or façade other than, or in
addition to, that allowed by the sign code as well as on the similarity of
architecture “to the buildings, & existing freeway and Nissan sign.”
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8. The following is a staff analysis of the application in relation to the criteria for
review identified in FMC 16.11.020.
A. “The sign and building structures on the lot are of a similar
architectural design. The design of both the building and the sign
shall be of a distinctive type of architecture providing a pleasing
aesthetic appearance; or”
Staff Analysis: The application meets FMC16.11.020(A) because the sign and
building structures on the lot are of a similar architectural design. The remodel
of Nissan and the new Porsche, Mercedes and Audi dealership (Attachment 3 &
4) and the proposed sign are all of a similar architectural design.
B. “The location of a sign is more appropriate on a frontage or facade
other than, or in addition to, that allowed by the sign code. The
applicant shall bear the burden of proving that such a sign is
necessary for the sign to be visible to the traveling public. Except
under special circumstances, such as a note on a short plat limiting
use, signs will only be permitted on the premises of the business or
parcel asking for the comprehensive sign design plan;”
Staff Analysis: Photographs taken by the applicant and staff show the approach
(Attachment 1) to the Larson Automotive site shows how the sign is necessary
for the viewing public because of the lack of visibility of the new site for the
Mercedes, Audi and Porsche dealerships. A letter from Larson Automotive
group provides feedback on the difficulty for new customers searching for the
dealership(s) (Attachment 2).
The location of dealerships is difficult to determine from Pacific Highway East
based on their location. The Pick-Quick is located directly north of Mercedes,
Porsche & Audi dealership and very large poplar trees are planted along the
southern edge of their property. These trees block the visibility from Pacific
Highway East. The Nissan Site does have property frontage along Pacific
Highway East (80 feet of frontage). This limited amount of frontage has a
vegetated barrier from an enhanced buffer along Wapato Creek.
9. FMC 16.11.030, provides for the allowable actions under a comprehensive sign
design plan and states:
“16.11.030 Allowable actions.
The planning commission shall review submittals for comprehensive sign design plans.
The planning commission can allow one or more of the following actions under a
comprehensive sign design plan:
A. Allow one wall sign to be up to 20 percent larger than allowed under the sign code;
B. Allow one freestanding sign to be up to 10 percent larger than allowed under the sign
code;
C. Allow freestanding signs to be up to 10 percent closer together than allowed under the
sign code;
D. Allow one additional freestanding sign on a parcel;
E. Allow directional signs to be larger than permitted when necessary for view purposes;
and
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F. Allow a mural to be painted or affixed to an exterior wall of a building.
The planning commission may require that the applicant provide additional
landscaping as a condition of allowing a comprehensive sign design plan. The
planning commission can also require that the applicant return to the
planning commission for review of any changes to the signs issued under the
comprehensive sign design plan. Other conditions can be required by the
planning commission as necessary to preserve the purpose and intent of the
sign code and the zone code. (Ord. 1488-03 § 1, 2003).” (Emphasis added)
The applicant’s request meets the allowable action provided for in FMC 16.11.030.
In addition, the allowable actions by the Planning Commission can require that the
applicant return to the planning commission for review of any changes to the signs
issued under this comprehensive sign design plan or other conditions to preserve the
purpose and intent of the sign code and zone code.
The Purpose and Scope of the Sign Code is as follows:
“16.01.020 Purpose and scope.
It shall be the purpose of the Fife Sign Code to provide minimum standards to
safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling
the design, quality of materials, construction, location, and maintenance of all
signs and sign structures. (Ord. 1488-03 § 1, 2003).”
The Purpose statement for the Regional Commercial Zone Code is as follows,
“19.44.010 Purpose.
This district is intended to provide for retail, service and office uses which
primarily serve the businesses, tourists and general population of the Puget
Sound region. The district is further intended to provide for a variety of housing
densities and types. The uses are intended to exist in a compatible and
complementary manner with surrounding uses and districts. Street-based store
frontages and plazas are encouraged in order to provide for a pedestrian
atmosphere. (Ord. 1317 § 3, 1998).”
Conclusions
1. The application is an allowable action in the Fife Municipal Code under
comprehensive sign design plan review (FMC 16.11.030).
2. Based on the information provided by the applicant, a site visit by staff, and
findings of this staff report, the applicant’s request meets the minimum
requirements of FMC16.11.020(A) & (B) related to “Criteria for Review.” The
dealerships are difficult to see from the main entrance. The addition of Porsche,
Audi, and the Larson logos along Pacific Highway will provide better visibility for
their customers looking to access the site.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Photos showing the approach, frontage and intersection to/at Larson Automotive.
2. Comprehensive Sign Design Plan Application (Received October 15, 2012) & Letter
(October 19, 2012) from Robert Larson.
3. Photos of existing signs and the proposed new sign.
4. Proposed Sign.
5. Larson Automotive Site (Aerial Photograph).
6. Ordinance No. 1710.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Comprehensive Sign
Design Plan to allow the sign as shown in Attachment 4 with the following conditions:
1. The foundation for the existing sign shall be removed as part of the replacement
of the new sign to make room for new landscaping area.
2. Sign face replacements shall be allowed for flexibility to any future tenants
without the need for a comprehensive sign design plan. Any replacement or
enlargements this sign shall, however, require a new Comprehensive Sign Design
Plan application.
3. Prior to issuance of the sign permit, a landscaping plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the City that provides a landscaping area equal to or greater than ½
the square foot of the sign area (minimum).
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
I move to adopt the findings and conclusions contained in the staff report and approve
the Comprehensive Sign Design Plan application for Larson Automotive subject to
conditions 1-3 as contained in the staff report.
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Attachment 1
Pacific Highway- Westbound approach
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Pacific Highway – Frontage
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Pacific Highway – Intersection
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Pacific Highway – Eastbound approach
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Attachment 2
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Attachment 3
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Attachment 4
Proposed new sign: 25 feet tall.
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Attachment 5
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CITY OF FIFE, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO_1710
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FIFE, PIERCE
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, VACATING
THE PORTION OF ALEXANDER
AVENUE EAST LYING
WEST OF TAX PARCEL 0320122036
AND
RESERVING
EASEMENT RIGHTS THEREIN
WHEREAS, the City of Fife received. a petition from the
abutting
portion of city right of way known as Alexander Avenue East
lying west
0320122036; and
WHEREAS, upon proper notice, a public hearing
February 9,201 O; now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
was
owners to vacate the
of tax parcel number
held before the
City Council
on
FIFE, WASHINGTON
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 .
a.
The
City Council Fnds
as
follows:
The properly described
been part of a dedicated
below, commonly known as Alexander Avenue East, has
for twenty-five years or more.
public way
right-of--
b.
No
c_
The property described below is not useful
by vacation of the City's interest.
portion
public
will be bene£
ted
hereto
as
Section 2.
of the
abuts
right-of-way
a
body
of water-
as
part of the
City
road system and the
The
portion of Alexander Avenue East identi£ed in the diagram attached
legally described below shall be vacated without fiix-ther action of the
City
the reservation of easement described in Section
Exhibit A and
Council, subject
to
3, upon satisfaction of the
conditions set forth in Section 4:
The
known
right-of-way
described parcel:
as
Alexander Avenue East
west
of the
following
Parcel No_0320122036
Section 12
Township 20 Range 03 Quarter 21 c THAT POR OF NE OF NW LY
NLY OF PRIMARY STATE HWY NO 1 AS
CONDEMNED UNDER SUP CT
142871 EXC E 660 FT ALSO EXC N 35 FT ALSO
EXC ALEXANDER AVE E
Ordinance No_1710
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Friday, Fs' bruary
3940 • Legal Notices
NOTICE OF ORDINANCES PASSED BY
THE CITY OF FIFE
The following is a summary of Ordinances 1707, 1710,
I&
1711, passed by the City of Fife on February 9, 2010.
CITY OF FIFE, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 1707
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FIFE, PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON REGARDING
WATER RATES
ORDINANCE NO. 1710
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FIFE, PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, VACAT
ING THE PORTION OF ALEXANDER AVENUE EAST
LYING WEST OF TAX PARCEL 0320122036 AND
RESERVING EASEMENT RIGHTS THEREIN
ORDINANCE NO. 1711
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FIFE, PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, ADDING AN
EXCEPTION TO UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES FOR
CERTAIN SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
A complete copy of this ordinance may be viewed at the
City of Fife, 5411 23rd Street East, Fife, WA between the
hours of 8: 00 AM and 5: 00 PM. Upon request a copy
will be mailed.
Steve Marcotte, Dir. Of Finance.
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3940 - Legal Notices
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City of Fife
Planning Commission
DRAFT 2013 Work Plan
Reference
Number
Title
Description
CPA13 –
Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP)
Update – Transportation
Element
Public Works annual TIP update to account for new rolling sixyear time frame.
CPA13 –
School District Capital
Facilities Plans (CFP)
Updated CFPs for Fife and Puyallup School Districts.
CPA13 –
Capital Facilities
Element (CFE)
Update Capital Facilities Element to reflect planned City capital
improvement projects.
CPA13 –
Transportation Plan
Update
Work currently being done into 2013.
CPA13 –
City Center Plan
Work currently being done into 2013.
CPA13 –
Privately Initiated Apps
Open into March 2013.
CPA 13 -
Public Participation Plan
Update and refinement.
CPA13 -
Urban Forestry Policies
Integrate concepts from Urban Forestry Management Plan into
Comprehensive Plan.
WP13 –
Sign Code Amendments
– Phase II
Wall Signs
Temporary Signs
WP13 –
Gambling Premises
Moratorium in place. To be evaluated with City Center work.
WP13 –
City Center Codes
Codes to implement City Center.
WP13 –
Medical Marijuana
Collective Gardens
Moratorium in place.
Other Work Countywide Planning
Policies
Items
Developments (e.g.
Comprehensive Sign
Design proposals)
CPA – Comprehensive Plan Amendment
WP – Work Program (non-comprehensive plan amendment)
NOTES: Items may be added to the Planning Commission 2013 Work Program during the course of the year in response
to emergent issues.
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