08-0779 Plan Review Comments - 2nd Review.pdf
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EVELOPMENT ERVICES EPARTMENTLANNINGNGINEERING UILDING
October 13, 2008
Melissa Moore
Artco Sign Co.
Email: sales@artcosigns.com
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK # 2008-0779
OLYMPIC VIEW APARTMENT SIGN AT 303 HOWELL WAY
Dear Ms. Moore:
I have reviewed your resubmittal for the above building permit application for the Planning Division, and it
was found that the following information, corrections, or clarifications will need to be addressed before
review can continue:
Sign Design:
1.It was noted that you added a base to the proposed sign in order for it to meet the
definition of a monument sign since pole signs are not permitted at the subject site. Monument signs
are defined as “freestanding signs that have integrated the structural component of the sign into the
design of the sign and sign base.” Due to the fact that the proposed base is “russet brown” while the
supports of the sign are “oyster,” the structural component of the base does not appear to be integrated
with the design of the sign. It seems that coloring the base of the sign “oyster” would better match the
design of the sign and would integrate the structural components with the overall design.
Setbacks/Height:
2.Signs that exceed 3’ in height must meet the minimum required setbacks for the
zone in which they are located. The subject site is within the RM-2.4 zone, which requires 15’ street
setbacks from the western and southern property lines and 10’ side setbacks from the northern and
eastern property lines. It was noted that you relocated the sign to be 15’ from the western property
line and 10’ from the southern property line. However, in order to comply with the setback
requirements applicable to the RM-2.4 zone, the sign would need to be 15’ from both the western and
southern property lines. Therefore, please either relocate the sign so that it is 15’ from the western and
southern property lines, or reduce the height of the sign to below 3’ so that it may be located within
the minimum required setbacks.
Landscaping:
3.Pursuant to ECDC 20.60.045.G, “Each freestanding sign shall have a landscaped area
twice the size of the sign area at the base of the sign. The landscaping and sign base shall be protected
from vehicles by substantial curbing.” You added a label for the landscape bed at the base of the sign
with your resubmittal; however, the size of this landscape area and the type of landscaping was not
indicated. Please show the extent of the landscape bed on the site plan and show that the sign will be
surrounded by existing landscaping or provide a plan of the proposed landscaping.
Please make all submittals to a Development Services Permit Coordinator, Monday through Friday,
excluding Wednesdays, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at
(425) 771-0220, ext. 1224. I look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Development Services Department - Planning Division
Jen Machuga
Planner