14-0231 Plan review comments.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS ® 1215" AVENUE NORTH ® EDMONDS, WA 98020
PHONE: 425.771.0220 ® FAX: 425.771.0221 ® WEB: www.edmondswa.gov
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING ® BUILDING
March 19, 2014
TR Nguyen
litsign@yahoo.com
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS O. PLAN CHECK # 2014-0231
SIGN PERMIT AT 0_ MAIN STREET
Dear TR,
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division. Before I can
sign off on the permit, the following information needs to be clarified in a written response and
through the submission of updated plans:
1. Number of signs: According to ECDC 20.60.025.A.4: "The maximum number of
permitted permanent signs is three per site, or three per physically enclosed business
space on commercial sites with multiple business tenants." While it appears that two
signs are proposed, there are multiple existing signs shown on the submitted plans. All
existing signs must be removed including the two Vatika signs approved in 2010
(BLD20100829), any temporary signs, the signs on the awnings, and the like.
2. Boxed cabinets: The lower portion of the signs is considered to be a boxed cabinet.
Boxed cabinet signs can be approved only if the background color of the sign face is
coordinated with the colors used on the building and if the background of the sign is
opaque, not allowing any internal illumination to shine through (ECDC 20.60.0201.8 &
9). The black color is coordinated well enough with the colors on the building. Verify
that the black background will be opaque and not let any light shine through.
3. Height of signs: Please indicate the height of the top of the wall where each of the signs
is to be located and the height of the top of each sign.
4. Maximum sign area: "The maximum total permanent sign area for allowed or
permitted uses in the BN, BC, BD and CW zones shall be one square foot of sign area for
each lineal foot of wall containing the main public entrance to the primary building or
structure located upon a separate legal lot." (ECDC 20.60.025.A.1) The subject property
is zoned BC. Indicate the lineal footage of the wall containing the main public entrance
to the building (south wall).
5. Area of signs: It appears the boxed cabinet portion of each sign will be 95" x 8" (5.28 sf)
but the area of the individual letters above is uncertain. Please indicate the total square
footage of each of the letters on the top portion of the signs, the square footage for
each sign, and the total square footage of both signs.
All referenced code sections are available through the City's website at:
http://www.mrsc.org/mc/edmonds/Edmondsnt.html.
You may redline your existing plans or submit three copies of updated plans. Please make all
submittals to a Development Services Permit Coordinator, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to
4:00 pm (8:00 am to 12:00 pm only on Wednesdays). If you have any questions, please contact
me at (425) 771-0220.
Sincerely,
r
Mike Clugston, AICP
Associate Planner