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City of • n Department of Community & Economic Dt ."opment ENVIRONMENTAL "'DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: funomic, ~ COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 2, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA11-075, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 19, 2011 APPLICANT: Nate Valderas -KC Dept. of Elections PROJECT MANAGER: Rocale Timmons PROJECT TITLE: King County Elections Sign Variance PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 175,144 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NjA LOCATION: 919 SW Grady Way PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: King County Elections requests a Variance from RMC 4-4-100C.9 in order to be allowed to have a freestanding sign within the right-of-way for their facility located at 919 SW Grady Way. The sign would be near the driveway entrance to the building, approximately 10 teet from the edge of the curb. The proposed two-sided sign would consist of an aluminum sign cabinet with 1/4-inch thick surface applied black copy and graphics. Painted aluminum or acrylic panels would comprise the lower portion of the sign's design. The sign would be approximately 8 feet above existing grading and 6 feet wide. The sign would be installed within and area that contains landscaping. No trees or shrubs would be removed to accomodate the sign. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major In/ormation Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housin Air Aesthetics Water U ht/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14 000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. COOE-RELA TEO COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. 1110/12 Dar I I - CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: January 12, 2012 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy M Tucker Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office I Project Name: King County Elections Sign Variance LUA (file) Number: LUA-ll-075, V-A Cross-References: AKA's: Project Manager: Rocale Timmons Acceptance Date: October 19, 2011 Applicant: Nate Valderas, King County Elections Owner: King County Contact: Same as applicant i PID Number: 3340407100 ERC Decision Date: ERC Appeal Date: I Administrative Approval: December 9, 2011 Appeal Period Ends: December 23, 2011 Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: 1 Council Decision: Date: I. Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: Application requesting an Administrative Variance from RMC 4-4-100C.9 in order to be allowed to have a freestanding sign within the right-of-way for their facility located at 919 SW Grady Way_ Location: 919 SW Grady Way comments: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE REPORT & DECISION A. SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF REQUEST REPORT DATE: Project Name: Owner: Contact: File Number: Project Manager: Project Summary: Project Location: Site Areo: ... '. December 9,2011 KC Elections Sign.Variance King County; 500 4th Ave, Room 500; Seattle, WA 98104 Nate Valderas; King County Dept of Elections; 919 SW Grady Way; Renton, WA98057 LUA11-075, V-A Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner King County Elections requests a Variance from RMC 4-4-100C.9 in order to be allowed to have a freestanding sign within the right-of-way for their facility located at 919 SW Grady Way. The sign would be near the driveway entrance to the building, approximately 10 feet from the edge of the curb. The proposed two-sided sign would consist of an aluminum sign cabinet with 1/4-inch thick surface applied black copy and graphics. Painted aluminum or acrylic panels would comprise the lower portion of the sign's design. The sign would be approximately 8 feet above existing grading and 6 feet wide. The sign would be installed within and area that contains landscaping. No trees or shrubs would be removed to accomodate the sign. 919 SW Grady Way 175,144 SF Project Location Mop -f,1:-"~". itJ,l:<l"lI ~ ." • t ~. Variance Report.doc City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development KC ELECTIONS SIGN VARIANCE Report of December 9, 2011 I B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND: Administrative Variance Report & Decision WAll-07S, V-A Page 2 of 6 The applicant, King County Department of Elections, is requesting approval of an Administrative Sign Variance from RMC 4-4-100C.9 in order to locate a sign within the right-of-way along the frontage of their site. The variance would allow the applicant to site their 8-foot monument sign on the north side of the property line within the right-of-way. The proposed sign would be located no more than 6 feet, the width of the sign, into the public right-of-way approximately 10 feet from the back of the sidewalk and 17 feet from the improved street. Signs on public right-of-way other than real estate kiosk signs, temporary and portable signs, City sponsored signs, public service signs, and safety information signs are prohibited. Therefore, an administrative variance is needed in order to site the monument sign at the proposed location. The proposed sign would be approximately 45 square feet in area and would be internally illuminated. The site is located on the south side of SW Grady Way where Powell Ave SW intersects at 919 SW Grady Way. The subject site is approximately 4 acres in area and is located within the Commercial Office (CO) zoning classification. I C. EXHIBITS: The following exhibits were entered into the record: Exhibit 1: Neighborhood Detail Map Exhibit 2: Site Plan Exhibit 3: Sign Elevation Exhibit 4: Project Photos I D. FINDINGS: Having reviewed the written record in the matter, the City now makes and enters the following: 1. Request: The applicant has requested approval of an Administrative Variance from the prohibition of signage within the right-of-way (RMC 4-4-100C.9). The request is to site a 45 square foot freestanding ground-related monument sign approximately 17 feet from the improved street right on the north side of the subject property's north property line within the right-of-way. The proposed project is located at 919 SW Grady Way. 2. Administrative Variance: The applicant's submittal materials comply with the requirements necessary to process the administrative variance. The applicant's site plan and other project drawings are provided as Exhibits 2-4 3. Existing Land Uses: a. North -Medium Industrial (1M) Zone -Use Car Dealerships b. South -Interstate -405 c. East -Medium Industrial (1M) Zone -Warehouse Variance Report. doc City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development KC ELECTIONS SIGN VARIANCE Report of December 9,2011 d. West -Commercial Office (CO) Zone -Office Building Administrative Variance Report & Decision LUAll·075, V·A Page 3 of 6 4. Zoning: The site is located within the Commercial Office (CO) zoning classification. I E. CONSISTENCY WITH VARIANCE CRITERIA: Section 4-9-2508.5.0. Lists 4 criteria that the Planning Director is asked to consider, along with 01/ other relevant information, in making a decision on an Administrative Variance application. These include the fol/owing: The Planning Director shall have authority to grant an administrative variance upon making a determination, in writing, that the conditions specified below have been found to exist: a. That the applicant suffers undue hardship and the variance is necessary because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property, and the strict application of the Zoning Code is found to deprive subject property owner of rights and privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under identical zone classification: The applicant contends that the variance is necessary due to the location of the office building and visibility along the high-traffic corridor of SW Grady Way. The building is oriented towards the parking lot and in large part not visible due to the street trees which are located along the front of the site. The applicant contends that due to the lack of visibility from the street, it is vital that the sign be closer to the street to allow better visibility in both the northbound and southbound directions. Staff concurs that the location of the structure and location of existing street trees prohibit visibility from the main arterial (SW Grady Way). Staff agrees that the sign would be more visible closer to the street. b. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated: The applicant stated that there will be no impacts to the property or public welfare by granting the variance request. Historically a 6-foot x 6-foot sign, identifying an adjacent medical office, was located in the exact location of the proposed sign. The sign was set far enough back from the street and sidewalk as to not interfere with vehicular traffic or sight distance. Staff has reviewed the applicant's proposal to locate the proposed sign within the public right- of-way and has determined it would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and the zone in which the property is situated based on the scale of the proposed sign. Although the permitted signage within the CO zone allows a much larger sign, the applicant has limited their sign to a 45 square foot sign to be no taller than 8 feet above grade. c. That approval shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is situated: Variance Report.doc City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development . KC ELECTIONS SIGN VARIANCE Report of December 9, 2011 Administrative Variance Report & Decision LUAJl·075, V·A Page 4 of 6 The applicant contends that other signs of similar quality, size and location are located along the SW Grady corridor. The applicant contends that approval of the proposed setback variance would not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zoning designation. Staff concurs that the granting of the variance would not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with other incidences of similar nature within the same zoning classification and vicinity. d. That the approval as determined by the Planning Director is a minimum variance that will accomplish the desired purpose: The applicant contends the location of the proposed sign age on the north side of the north property line, within the right-of-way, would be the minimum required to locate the sign in the same view location as the similar signs within the surrounding area. Staff reviewed the variance request and concludes that the proposed location of the signage would be the minimum required variance to enjoy the same privileges as other similar signs in vicinity. i F. CONCLUSIONS: 1. The subject site is located at 919 SW Grady Way, within the Commercial Office (CO) zoning classification. 2. The CO Zone allows an ori-site freestanding ground-related monument sign. The applicant is proposing a freestanding ground-related sign which is located offsite, north of the property line, within the right-of-way as depicted on Exhibit 2. 3. The analysis of the proposal according to variance criteria is found in the body of the Staff Report. 4. The proposed sign height variance meets the four criteria to be considered in making a decision on a variance request as specified in RMC 4-9-2S0BS.a. SpeCial circumstances apply to the subject site which impose undue limitations on the property; the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is situated; the granting of the variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon the use of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is located; and the approval of the variance request would be the minimum ·variance necessary to accomplish the desired purpose. i G. DECISION: Variance Report. doc City of Renton Department of Commu, 'I Economic Development KC ELECTIONS SIGN VARIANCE Report of December 9, 2011 . 'ministrative Variance Report & Decision LUAll-075, V-A Page 5 of 6 The Administrative Variance for King County Elections, File No. LUA11-075, is hereby approved. DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION: SIGNATURE: C,C\I~ C. E. "Chip" Vincen'( Planning Director Planning Division TRANSMITTED this 9,hday af December, 2011 to the Owner/Applicant/Contact: King County 5004'h Ave, Room 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Nate Valderas King County Dept of Electians 919 SW Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 TRANSMITTED this 9'h day of December, 2011 to the Party(iesj of Record: None TRANSMITTED this 9,hday of December, 2011 to the following: Neil Watts, Development Services Director Larry Meckling, Building Official Kayren Kittrick, Development Services Fire Marshal Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Renton Reporter I z.l", f" ~ H. LAND USE ACTION APPEALS, REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION, & EXPIRATION The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the effective date of decision. APPEAL: This administrative land use decision will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on December 23, 2011. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-8-110. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's office, Renton City Hall- 7th Floor, (425) 430-6510. Appeals must be filed in writing. together with the required fee to the Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. RECONSIDERATION: Within 14 days of the effective date of decision, any party may request that the decision be reopened by the approval body. The approval body may modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the original decision is found or if he finds there was misrepresentation of fact. After review of the reconsideration request, if the approval body finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14-day appeal time frame. Variance Report.doc City 0/ Renton Department 0/ Commu, l Economic Development KC ELECTIONS SIGN VARIANCE Report .of December 9, 2011 'ministrative Variance Report & Decision LUAll-07S, V-A Page 6 of 6 EXPIRATION: The variance(s) approval will expire two (2) years from the date of decision. A variance one (1) year extension may be requested pursuant to RMC 4-9-250B_17. THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE: provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may occur concerning the land use decision. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial decision,but to Appeals to the Hearing Examiner as well. All communications after the decision/approval date must be made in writing through the Hearing Examiner. All communications are public record and this permits all interested parties to know the contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence in writing. Any violation of this doctrine could result in the invalidation of the appeal by the Court. Variance Report.doc co IH t:! -i'" ," F2 -13 T23N R4E E 112 " ~ '----l-=:'-l ~~:;=~'=M=I'==-==J i 1,M ,--;--,1 ' co i I~-IM- I [ 11'M I I ......... " ........ " .... " ..... . , / ! ZONING MAP BOOK PW TECHNICAL SERVICES PRINTED ON 11/13/09 _<Ioc.....,,~ ......... ''''pt ... n\a1_nol 1"""""d"'''fYOV.c<u,O<'/.,ndft''''''O • ....... _--... ' ... _.----Thi._."' .. 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IV1-\ \ I \' ~, st.? 1 Ii 'LU"i1 City of RelJcon Department of Community & Economic De,_,opment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: PIo..J.1 P_·AL>.,j APPLICATION NO: LUAll-07S, V-A APPLICANT: Nate Valderas -KC Dept. of Elections PROJECT TITLE: King County Elections Sign Variance COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 2, 2011 DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 19, 2011 PROJECT MANAGER: Rocale Timmons n1=1J1=1 !';FRVICES CITY OF RENTON PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick OCT 20 2011 _S~I~T~E~A~RE~A~:_1~7~5~,1~4~4~s=q~U~a~re~f~e~et~ __________________ -!~E~X~IS~T~IN~G~B~LD~G~A~R~EA~(g~ro=s~S~):~N~/~A~-------1~.~~~~~ ." •• ~[) LOCATION: 919 SW Grady Way PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) N/A U --. 'I!I ~ SUMMARY Of PROPOSAL: King County Elections requests a Variance from RMC 4-4-100C.9 in order to be allowed to have a freestanding sign within the right-of-way for their facility located at 919 SW Grady Way. The sign would be near the driveway entrance to the building, approximately 10 feet from the edge of the curb. The proposed two-sided sign would consist of an aluminum sign cabinet with 1/4-inch thick surface applied black copy and graphics. Painted aluminum or acrylic panels would comprise the lower portion of the sign's design. The sign would be approximately 8 feet above existing grading and 6 feet wide. The sign would be installed within and area that contains landscaping. No trees or shrubs would be removed to accomodate the sign. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major In/ormation Impacts Impacts Necessary Element 0/ the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major In/ormation Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housinq Air Aesthetics Water Light,/Glore Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ HistoriC/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14 000 Feet B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional i n eded to properly assess this proposal. Date , I City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: &1' ,I . rf~"At1 COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 2, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA11-07S, V-A APPLICANT: Nate Valderas -KC Dept. of Elections DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 19, 2011 ,nES PROJECT MANAGER: Rocale Timmons Db'-r.iTy OF RENTON PROJECT TITLE: King County Elections Sign Variance PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick nl'T n 1\ ~nll vv SITE AREA: 175,144 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): Nj A LOCATION: 919 SW Grady Way PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: King County Elections requests a Variance from RMC 4-4-100C.9 in order to be allowed to have a freestanding sign within the right-of-way for their facility located at 919 SW Grady Way, The sign would be near the driveway entrance to the building, approximately 10 feet from the edge of the curb. The proposed two-sided sign would consist of an aluminum sign cabinet with 1/4-inch thick surface applied black copy and graphics. Painted aluminum or acrylic panels would comprise the lower portion of the sign's design. The sign would be approximately 8 feet above existing grading and 6 feet wide. The sign would be installed within and area that contains landscaping. No trees or shrubs would be removed to accomodate the sign. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Mojor Information Element of the Probable Probable More Environment MInor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housin Air Aesthetics Water U ht/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals TransDortation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10.000 Feet 14 000 Feet B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas 0/ probolJ/e impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. C# /o:fi( t( Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Dev.,opment ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET -v"i REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: ThrtCS n , o ~ ,. COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 2, 2011 ~g 0 rn • ~O~ .. ~ APPLICATION NO: LUAll-075, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 19, 2011 APPLICANT: Nate Valderas -KC Dept. of Elections PROJECT MANAGER: Rocale Timmons ~;C t)i ? (JIm PROJECT TITLE: King County Elections Sign Variance PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick -. 'as m 0_ SITE AREA: 175.144 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A r 0 LOCATION: 919 SW Grady Way PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: King County Elections requests a Variance from RMC 4-4-100C.9 in order to be allowed to have a freestanding sign within the right-of-way for their facility located at 919 SW Grady Way. The sign would be near the driveway entrance to the building, approximately 10 feet from the edge of the curb. The proposed two-sided sign would consist of an aluminum sign cabinet with 1/4-inch thick surface applied black copy and graphics. Painted aluminum or acrylic panels would comprise the lower portion of the sign's design. The sign would be approximately 8 feet above existing grading and 6 teet wide. The Sign would be installed within and area that contains landscaping. No trees or shrubs would be removed to accomodate the sign. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Nan-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major In/ormation Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor MoJor Information Impocts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Hou5inQ Air Aesthetics Water LiQht/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Trans ortotion Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ HistOric/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14 000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS ~a/JJ--/UJ~~ 7b Ih;r~ c. We have reviewed this application with particul attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas were additional' 0 ation is needed to properly assess this proposal. 11-1-;/ Signature of Director or Authorized Representative •• • Date I City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: ~~1 COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 2, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA11-07S, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 19, 2011 APPLICANT: Nate Valderas -KC Dept. of Elections To; --) PROJECT MANAGER: Rocale Timmons PROJECT TITLE: King County Elections Sign Variance PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 175,144 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): N/A LOCATION: 919 SW Grady Way PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: King County Elections requests a Variance from RMC 4-4-100C.9 in order to be allowed to have a freestanding sign within the right-of-way for their facility located at 919 SW Grady Way. The sign would be near the driveway entrance to the building, approximately 10 feet from the edge of the curb. The proposed two-sided sign would consist of an aluminum sign cabinet with 1/4-inch thick surface applied black copy and graphics. Painted aluminum or acrylic panels would comprise the lower portion of the sign's design. The sign would be approximately 8 feet above existing grading and 6 feet wide. The sign would be installed within and area that contains landscaping. No trees or shrubs would be removed to accomodate the sign. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor MoJor In/ormation Impacts Impacts Necessary Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Eorth Housin! Air Woter Plants '0' ion Land/Shoreline Use Animals Environmental Health Energy/ Natural Resources 1'4~OOO ;eet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas WherC!V~is needed to properly assess this proposal. Signature of Director or Authorized Representative Date I City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: ProOuiu S\K:..<;,. COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 2, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA11-07S, V-A' '-' DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 19, 2011 APPLICANT: Nate Valderas -KC Dept. of Elections PROJECT MANAGER: Rocale Timmons PROJECT TITLE: King County Elections Sign Variance PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 175,144 square feet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NjA LOCATION: 919 SW Grady Way PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: King County Elections requests a Variance from RMC 4-4-100C.9 in order to be allowed to have a freestanding sign within the right-of-way for their facility located at 919 SW Grady Way. The sign would be near the driveway entrance to the building, approximately 10 feet from the edge of the curb. The proposed two-sided sign would consist of an aluminum sign cabinet with 1/4-inch thick surface applied black copy and graphics. Painted aluminum or acrylic panels would comprise the lower portion of the sign's design. The sign would be approximately 8 feet above existing grading and 6 feet wide. The sign would be installed within and area that contains landscaping. No trees or shrubs would be removed to accomodate the sign. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Enllironment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Element 0/ the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Mojor Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housing Air Aesthetics Water Liaht/Glare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS ~-~- ...- We have reviewed this application pa icular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact additional inform ion is n _eded.to properly assess this proposal. Signatu re of Date 1 ( City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: Fire. COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 2, 2011 APPLICATION NO: LUA11-07S, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 19, 2011 APPLICANT: Nate Valderas -KC Dept. of Elections PROJECT MANAGER: Rocale Timmons PROJECT TITLE: King County Elections Sign Variance PROJECT REVIEWER: Kayren Kittrick SITE AREA: 175,144squarefeet EXISTING BLDG AREA (gross): NjA LOCATION: 919 SW Grady Way PROPOSED BLDG AREA (gross) N/A SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: King County Elections requests a Variance from RMC 4-4-100C.9 in order to be allowed to have a freestanding sign within the right-of-way for their facility located at 919 SW Grady Way. The sign would be near the driveway entrance to the building, approximately 10 feet from the edge of the curb. The proposed two-sided sign would consist of an aluminum sign cabinet with 1/4-inch thick surface applied black copy and graphics. Painted aluminum or acrylic panels would comprise the lower portion of the sign's design. The sign would be approximately 8 feet above existing grading and 6 feet wide. The sign would be installed within and area that contains landscaping. No trees or shrubs would be removed to accomodate the sign. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major In/ormation Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Mojor In/ormation Impacts Impacts . Necessary Impacts Impocts Necessary irth c;;r;,- ~ ~ ~ '~_:r~vI, ~~f~~::f 8. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELATED COMMENTS We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional information is needed to properly assess this proposal. e~ Signature of Director or Authorized Representative (0 /20 III Date f NOTICE OF APPUCATION ,. _, .i.pl'fiation ........... _ and acceptM w<th IN Deportmont of Corntnunlty & Economic D ... lopm.m: !CEDI_Pb<o ...... Oivis/Gftof_CltyofRetrton. TMfoIlow\-c bricf!'I'~u...ppIla __ the~,.., ""blle ,,-"10. O.ln: OF NonCE OfAPPuc.o.nON: Octt>t>.tH,ZOll PROJEcr NAME/NUMlIER: Kina County Elections STtn VorlanCi/LUA.J.HJ75. V-A "O~ DESCRIPTION: ~ County E~"'" ... ~..uts. v.nonce frnm ~MC 4-4-1OOC.9 in ord~' to boo ,110_ to M'le. treestar>din& 'ilIn •• ",hln 1M riItI'-oI-WOV for 'Ni, hOlity Io<::ned.t 91.9 rw G~dy Way. Tho ~n w<>uld b< nelf til. drnr.,way ent .. nc. to tn. bulldln .. 11'1''''';''''''.'''' 10 IH1 frnm tnt od •• 01 the curb. The proposed tw .... <lded "lin \oI<Iu!d consist of In Iluminum iiI" cabinet w~h l/4-inc.h!tld surface 'ppI1.d block copy Ind (,",phi« . ..... ,ed Ikllninum '" ocryIk paMIs ....... 1eI CDmprlse tNt 0-. pc)flK:>n of IN! ",n'$ d .. ip. Tho .Ia;n would boo .ppro.rn.tely a ''''1'_ existinl .,adl,. Ind 61ft< wide. Tho siln ....... 1<1 boo _lied wIt/1io Ind .ru tII.1! contains I,ndsapins. No t ..... , "r .nrllb. wculd"be '"mOY"" to aCaJmodate thoo .iln. 919 SW GrUy Way PUBUCAPI'IlOVA!.S: Admlnl",." ... " V,rllnce.ppro.al APl'UCArlT/l'ROJECI' CONT-'CT P£IUON: NIt. Volden •• .:ire CounI'1 Del*V""lnt ElKtions; 9l!1 <;W Grady WIV; Renten. WA ~aos7; Eml: natNn .•• ldo,...@I~;nra>~nl¥_&c" PUBliC HEARING: Com...." .. on tho abovo Ippnatlon must bo wbmittod In .mtint; to 11" .. 1<1 Timmons, AQ<>cbte Planner. Oq>artmont af Community &. EoD .... ml< o.""lopmo"" 1055 So<ItII G~<Iy Way. IIoInt" .. WA 91057, by 5:00 p.rn. on N ..... mbor 2. 201L If rou h ..... questilms about 1M propw:al or wuh 10 be mado IlI&rty of l'I'CO'a and ,.<:eioe oaaltlonal ... tlIk:atlon by mo;l. tonlle! tile Project Mona,er II 1425) 4»nI9 . .lnyO ... ""'" ",bm~ wnnen commentS will o<ltDmnicoUv become' Plrt'! o!record Ind .. m bo notifie<l of Iny deci.ion on Ihl. project. If you WOIJla iiI<!! to bo mid. 0 p.-ty of record to rece~ Iu,U,.,. infufmatlan On ttlil proposed project. oamplell thl. tormand..rum to: City ofllen-. CID. PIanni .... DMsIatI. 1055 S<>uIh Grady W..,. ~",,""n. WA 9BDS7. Fli. Nlmo! No.: I(1n, County Election,SiJl' V.rt."co/ LUAlHJ7S, V·A NAME: ______________________ _ MAILINGADORESS: _____________________ _ TELfPtIONfN(): _________ _ I PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CAWNG fOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DAT'EOF APPUCATION: Seplembef 15, 2011 Nona OF COMPLET£ APPUCAnON: October l!I, 2011 CERTIFICATION I, ROC/lL& 7; .............. ()t-JJ , hereby certify that 3: copies ofthe above document were posted in ~ conspicuous places or nearby the described property on Date: 11/1/2 0 // Signed:~a.-L~~ STATE OF WASHINGTON SS COUNTY OF KING I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ~ Q < aN> -\-~ IY\ m bY) S signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. Dated: Notary Public in arlfOfthe State of Washington Notary (Print): "A G-I __ ~~~. __ ~~r~~~e~( ____________ __ My a ppoi ntm ent ex pi res: __ ~A="'->.;t3"' . .:::"-"'<;;..,.'"'_--.:=d:;.'1...1;,....::;)"'O"""lI'---____ _ ' .. . . CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 19th day of October, 2011, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Acceptance Letter and Notice of Application documents, This information was sent to: Name Representing Nathan Valderas Applicant King County Owner Surrounding Property Owners See attached -~ t/ IJ--~ /JA .II .Ii., -A, ~ _ '" ",,'''VI_'''"hl (Signature of Sender): c<17ii / .A J IV I ..... ,/ 11 {II/ J'7/ _ .$",.. ~II""'I /'J = ~ST/ I"~ STATE OF WASHINGTON )V ff~ 'f/j<;,PO(? ,% ) ss ~ .~ • • • 15 < COUNTY OF KING) \ ~~'-~; ~ I certify that I know or have satisfactory eVidence that Stacy M. Tucker "'~1Ii OF ~ ",C!i,, __ signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for'!tIQ,W\~~,and ·purposes mentioned in the instrument, Notary Pub~in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print):, ____ lllt.:..' .o::J4,,-, ...JiT~p"'4!U.I./(r'--__________ _ My appointment expires: p.. ~1.4+ ::l" I ~OJ3 Project Name: King County Elections Sign Variance Project. Number: LUAll-075, V-A . ~ ~ 242304902503 AGBAR TECHNOLOGIES INC 444 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 1110 CHICAGO IL 60611 334040710108 EARLINGTON LLC 16300 CHRISTENSEN RD #105 TUKWILA WA 98188 334040710009 KING COUNTY R/E SECTION 500 4TH AVE #500 SEATTLE WA 98104 334040625603 BITNEYGROUWS COMPANY POBOX 738 RENTON WA 98057 334040626106 EXPERION CAPITAL LLC 5837 JEAN RD LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035 334040643002 PEER FRANK LLC 800 SW 16TH ST RENTON WA 98055 334040662507 CUMMINS NORTHWEST LLC 4711 N BASIN AVE PORTLAND OR 97208 242304911306 GRADY WAY II LLC POBOX 27069 SEATTLE WA 98125 918800011002 RADOVICH JOHN C LLC 2835 82ND AVE SE #300 MERCER ISLAND WA 98040 c iJ y:::Ei~/, ~. !~Ull~@'[Ql ...... ". O!!J' ;' '!.,' . !.' 0"" . '" ..... ; . .' 'Y •. ••. ". I, " ,.,.', ',,<, '"~I '., .. '"Y' .,,'! W,. A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Department of Community & Economic Development (CEO) -Planning Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: October 19, 2011 PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: King County Elections Sign Variance / LUAl1-075, V-A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: King County Elections requests a Variance from RMC 4-4-100(,9 in order to be allowed to have a freestanding sign within the right-of-way for their facility located at 919 SW Grady Way. The sign would be near the driveway entrance to the building, approximately 10 feet from the edge of the curb. The proposed two-sided sign would consist of an aluminum sign cabinet with 1/4-inch thick surface applied black copy and graphics. Painted aluminum or acrylic panels would comprise the lower portion of the sign's design. The sign would be approximately 8 feet above existing grading and 6 feet wide. The sign would be installed within and area that contains landscaping. No trees or shrubs would be removed to accomodate the sign. PROJECT LOCATION: 919 SW Grady Way PUBLIC APPROVALS: Administrative Variance approval APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Nate Valderas, King County Department Elections; 919 SW Grady Way; Renton, WA 98057; Eml: nathan.valderas@kingcounty.gov PUBLIC HEARING: N/A Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner, Department of Community & Economic Development, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, by 5:00 p.m. on November 2, 2011. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at (425) 430-7219. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, CED, Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. File Name I No.: King County Elections Sign Variance I LUAl1-075, V-A NAME: ________________________________________________________________________ _ MAILING ADDRESS: ______________________________ _ TELEPHONE NO.: _____________ _ PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATION: September 16, 2011 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: October 19, 2011 Denis Law Mayor .. ' Department of Community and Economic Development .' Alex Pietsch,Administrator October 19, 2011 Nate Valderas King County Department of Electiol)s . 919 SW Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Subjec~: Notice of Complete AppliCation King County. Elections Sign Variance, LUAl1~07S, V-A Dear Mr. Valderas: The Planning Division of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. .. . . ' Youwill be notifiedif any additional information is required to continue processing your application. ." .. . ..' ' . . . Please. contact me at (425) 430:7219 ifyo'u'have any questions. , . . .' . . . '. Sincerely, '~'~' , .... ~ . Roca Timmo' '. . Ass ciate planner ", . cc: King County jOwner!s) Renton City Hall 0 1055 South Grady Way 0 Renton, Washington 98057 0 rentonwa.gov , , CoW off lRernftorn C· l~~[Q) lUJ~[E [P)[E~M~l flyOt Planr»' ~ent ,ngo' , On MA~l[E~ A[P[Pl~CCA 1~(Q)~ IVISiOn SE? 16 lOll u 111;"-"""" I PROPERTY OWNER(S) I I PROJECT INFOR«iiJ{IJfL~ I PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: NAME: King County King County Elections Building; Main Entrance Sign 500 4th Ave, Room 500 PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: ADDRESS: 919 SW Grady Way Renton WA 98057 CITY: Seattle ZIP: 98104 KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): TELEPHONE NUMBER: (206) 296-7470 334040710009 I APPLICANT (if other than owner) I EXISTING LAND USE(S): NAME: PROPOSED LAND USE(S): COMPANY (if applicable): EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: ADDRESS: PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION CITY: ZIP: (if applicable) EXISTING ZONING: TELEPHONE NUMBER: CO I CONTACT PERSON I PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): SITE AREA (in square feet): NAME: Nate Valderas 175,144 SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE COMPANY (if applicable): King County Dept of Elections DEDICATED: SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: ADDRESS: 919 SW Grady Way " , ' PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET , .. CITY: Renton "zfP~, 98057 ACRE (if applicable) ,-':.'\ ~" " . TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable) (206) 296-8429 ' .. Nilthan,Valderas@kingcounty,gov NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): C:\DOCllments and Scttings\valdem\Dcsktop\iand use permit master app_l.doc - I -03/11 f .)J ECT IN FORMA Tr-:IO:::..:N,-,---,-, (lc:..::o:..:.:n~._",,<=-ue::.::d:LI) _______ --, NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: $15,000 SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL ,BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): o AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL 0 AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO BUILDINGS (if applicable): 0 FLOOD HAZARD AREA sq. ft. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): 0 GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft. NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if 0 HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft. applicable): 0 SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES sq. fl. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): 0 WETLANDS sq. ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE _NE_ QUARTER OF SECTION ,-24_, TOWNSHIP 23 N_, RANGE _ 4E, IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) 5 herc,' ( /:Iu# , declare under penalty of pe~ury under the laws of the Stale of Washington that I am (please check one) __ Ihe current owner of the property involved in this application or ~ the authorized representative to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature of Owner/Representative Date STATE OF WASHINGTON) ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that She.tc/ / flu..f'£ signed this instrument and acknowledge it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purpose mentioned in the instrument. Notary Public in and for the State of Washington C:\Documcnts and Scttings\valdern\Desktop\land usc permit master app_l.doc - 2 -03111 "'--' .. -'., PLANNING DIVISION • WAIVEK OF SUBMITTAL RE.QUI~MENTS FOR LAND.USE APPLICATIONS SfP 16 201/ This requirement may be waived by: 1. Property Services 2. Public Works Plan Review PROJECT NAME: ---'Ku....:C:.......JI2!L;-ft.""e::';"'dJ"-'M:;:.=. _-B_f C..L.;;I1,-,-:-~V <1_. ,-Y" DATE: __ ---'-'--'11'-,-'7'-/-J.=z::.t() 1-,-1 __ _ 3. Building 4: Planning H'\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\planning\waiverofsubmittalreqs,xls 06109 • PLANNING DIVISION • . WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS Inventory of Existing Sites 3 Lease Agreement, Draft 2 AND 3 -Map of Existing Site Conditions 2 AND 3 Map of View 2 AND 3 2AND3 This requirement may be waived by: 1. Property Services 2. Public Works Plan Review 3. Building 4. Planning PROJECT NAME: ,l(c {;;ledzM C' ,C1/] DATE: 7/7 /2/J/I .. ", J Vav. H:\CED\Data\Fonns~Templates\Serf-Help Handouts\Planning\waiverofsubmtttaJreqs.xls 06109 ~ King County Elections Projec~ I\!arra~ive Sign Variance Reques~ Prepared by: King County Elections and Jeff Berend Design September 7, 2011 Project Name and Location: King County Elections Headquarters -Site Signage 919 SW Grady Way Renton WA 98057 Land Use Permit Required: Sign variance Zoning Designation of Site: CO Total Estimated Construction Cost: $8500 Trees to Be Removed: None Proposed Sign: a six foot wide by seven and a halffoot high, illuminated, freestanding sign to be located along SW Grady Way at the entrance to King County Elections. It will be set back approximately 17' from the street and be situated on a downward slope adjacent to a row of street trees. The sign will be no higher than eight feet above grade (as measued from the slope). Sign materials are aluminum and acrylic with a concrete base. ~ King County Elections Sign Variance Request Prepared by: King County Elections and Jeff Berend Design September 7,2011 JlUls~lficlll~lon for VlIIvillince lReql.8es~ King County Elections headquarters Is located on the south side of SW Grady Way. We will be placing a building-mounted sign at the top of the south facing wall which is intended to serve more or less as a "landmark" -so people know where we are when driving by on 1-405. We would like to add a freestand- Ing 10 sign at the main entrance drive which would be visible to vehicular traffic. At eight feet In height, this sign will exceed the six foot height limitations of the City of Renton sign code. Following are the reasons for this variance request: As a governmental agency, the King County Elections headquarters differs from private enterprise In many ways. We represent all citizens of King County and have a responsibility to serve them well. Being constantly in the public eye, any action we take or Image we create -such as building slgnage -Is vitally Important to the people we serve. We want people to be able to find us when they need to. We are a regional facility that serves people from all over King County. People who come here are most likely unfamiliar with the area so ciear Identification of our facility is therefore more essential. The wall-mounted sign visible from 1-405 will help Identify the vicinity of the building but without a highly visible sign at the entrance from Grady Way, the building could easily be missed. The speed limit on Grady Way is higher than that of other nearby city streets and, with its five lanes and substantial fast moving traffic, a newcomer looking for an unfamiliar address could be confused. Additionally, there is a traffic light at the entrance to our site that also demands attention by a driver. Although our building is quite large, it Is difficult to see because of the street trees lining Grady Way. There are other signs along Grady Way that are much larger than our proposed sign, such as that of the Cummins Building just to the east of our site. Although it is most likely not in the public right-of-way, it Is nonetheless huge In comparison to our sign. They were able to construct such a sign In part because of the openness of their site (no street trees, etc.). Until recently, there was six foot wide by six foot high sign identifying an adjacent medical office. It was evident from that sign, which was in the exact location of our proposed sign, that it was set far enough back from the street and sidewalk so as not to interfere with vehicular traffic entering or exiting the site. We believe the best way to meet our objectives Is with a larger sign than Is currently allowed. Our proposed sign will be approximately eight feet high (above sloped grade) and six feet wide and will be positioned approximately 10 feet in from the building side of the sidewalk (±17 feet from the outer edge ofthe curb). Although it exceeds the six foot height requirement for such signs, we believe it sets nicely in the space and Is a nice transition between the sidewalk and the street trees. Without these trees, the need for a larger sign would not be as critical since one could more easily see the building and the wall-mounted sign however, we have no desire to remove any trees and would rather fit the sign into the existing landscape. We believe this Is the minimum variance that will provide effective identification of our site entrance. Printed: 09-16-2011 Payment Made: CITY OF RENTON 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RIECIE~P1" Permit#: LUA11-075 09/16/2011 04:25 AM CitYOfR P1annin .enton 9 D'Il'Sion SEP 1 (j llii} IRi ~ ((; ~UfJf~ {f)) Receipt Number: R1103647 Total Payment: 1,236.00 Payee: KING COUNTY FINANCE AND BUSINESS OPERATION DIVISION Current Payment Made to the Following Items: Trans Account Code Description 3080 503.000000.004.322 Technology Fee 5022 000.000000.007.345 Variance Fees Payments made for this receipt Trans Method Description Amount Payment Check 827208 1,236.00 Account Balances Amount 36.00 1,200.00 Trans Account Code Description Balance Due 3021 303.000000.020.345 Park Mitigation Fee 3080 503.000000.004.322 Technology Fee 3954 650.000000.000.237 Special Deposits 5006 000.000000.007.345 Annexation Fees 5007 000.000000.011.345 Appeals/Waivers 5008 000.000000.007.345 Binding Site/Short Plat 5009 000.000000.007.345 Conditional Use Fees 5010 000.000000.007.345 Environmental Review 5011 000.000000.007.345 Prelim/Tentative Plat 5012 000.000000.007.345 Final Plat 5013 000.000000.007.345 PUD 5014 000.000000.007.345 Grading & Filling Fees 5015 000.000000.007.345 Lot Line Adjustment 5016 000.000000.007.345 Mobile Home Parks 5017 000.000000.007.345 Rezone 5018 000.000000.007.345 Routine Vegetation Mgmt 5019 000.000000.007.345 Shoreline Subst Dev 5020 000.000000.007.345 Site Plan Approval 5021 000.000000.007.345 Temp Use, Hobbyk, Fence 5022 000.000000.007.345 Variance Fees 5024 000.000000.007.345 Conditional Approval Fee 5036 000.000000.007.345 Comprehensive Plan Amend 5909 000.000000.002.341 Booklets/EIS/Copies 5941 000.000000.007.341 Maps (Taxable) 5998 000.000000.000.231 Tax .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00