2810 HIGHLAND AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER VARIANCE #00-008 Applicant: Prime Equipment/Chuck Sorger 3409 Everett Ave Everett, WA 98201 Site Location: 2810 Highland Ave hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," for a variance from Section 36.200.A.3 of the City's Zoning Code which requires that a non -conforming roof sign be removed or brought into conformance whenever a building is expanded or remodeled upon which a non -conforming roof sign is located. The site is undergoing a major expansion project which includes an approximately 4,330 sq.ft. new office/retail addition to the existing service area and a new 2,200 sq.ft. canopy addition. The applicant is seeking a variance to allow for an existing roof sign, which is prohibited, to remain. Exhibit: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan 3. Sign Detail 4. Photos 5. Narrative Statement 6. Board of Adjustment Minutes from December 4, 2000 FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Criterion No.1: That the variance is necessary because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances regarding the size, shape, topography, or location of the subject property; or the location of a pre-existing improvement on the subject property that conformed to the zoning code in effect when the improvement was constructed. a. Findim s: The applicant states that the variance is necessary due to the completion of the new Hwy 2 on ramp which blocks visibility to the site which is impaired on three sides. The existing roof sign is deemed a non -conforming sign because it is located on the roof. The City's Zoning Code requires that when a building upon which a roof sign is located is remodeled or expanded that any such roof sign shall be removed or brought into conformance with the current sign code. The intent of this requirement is to provide a mechanism which would eventually result in the relocation or removal of roof signs over time as each building upon which a roof sign is located is upgraded by remodel and/or expansion.