BLD20140079_BartellsFlagPole.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
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121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.EdmondsWA.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT•PLANNING DIVISION
January 30, 2014
TO:
Tracie Skiles / Berry Neon/newpermits@berrysignsystems.com
RE:BLD 2014 0079
Planning Division comments for building permit file »Bartell’s Flag Pole
Greetings,
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Avenue West (Bartell’s)BN
flag pole23028 100in the zone. I have
Thank you for submitting a building permit application for at
reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division and it was found that the following information, corrections, or
clarifications willneed to be addressed before the Planning Division review can continue.
1.Site Plan:
a.Setbacks–
It appears that the proposed structureis set back at least 20’from the east “street”property line, as required by code.
However, please dimension the distance from the proposed structure to the east properly line on the site plan so this can be
confirmed.
b.Landscaping–
It appears that the structureis proposed in a parking lot landscaping island. Please confirm that no landscaping
will be removed with this proposal.
2.Height:
The permit indicates both a25’pole and a 28’pole. Please confirm that only 25’of the pole will be above ground.
3.Design:
I’m trying to determine how to review this proposal –is it a sign permit?If so, ECDC Chapter 20.60.005 offers the following
definitions:
“Commercial sign” is a sign displayed for the purpose of identifying a commercial use, or advertising a service, product, business or
venture that is offered for trade or sale.
“Pole signs” are freestanding signs where the structural support for the sign is a pole(s). Pole signs may include community event
banners where the banner is supported by at least two poles that are permanently attached to the ground (“pole-mounted community
event banners”).
“Sign” is any structure, device or fixture that is visiblefrom a public place, that incorporates graphics, symbols, or written copy for
the purposes of conveying a particular message to public observers, including wall graphics or identification structures.
“Sign area” is the maximum actual area of a sign that is visible from any single point of observation from any public vantage point.
Supporting structures which are part of a sign display shall be included in the calculation of the sign area.
Unfortunately,pole signs are not permitted along the Westgate/SR-104 Corridorper ECDC Chapter 20.60.020.L. I’m wondering if
the goal is to have a banner/flag similar towhat PCC has installedacross the street? If so, their sign package was reviewed and
approved by the Architectural Design Board (ADB) and a condition of approval was made so that the banners do not display text or a
commercial image, but rather coordinate with and enhance the site design.Would you like additional information on the ADB’s
design review process for a proposal that would include wall-mounted (not pole-mounted) banners? Please elaborate on the proposal.
Please submit a written response to the above, along with any revised plans to your Permit Coordinator
:
Marie Harrison. If you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Gina Janicek::Associate Planner
City of Edmonds Development Services Department
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121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
425.771.0220 x 1778 | gina.janicek@edmondswa.gov
cc:BLD 2014 0079
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Development Services Department –Planning Division | 121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 | 425.771.0220
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