BLD-2011-0470 Design Review Decision.pdfov ED &04,
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 51h Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
,61C.1g90 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW
- STAFF DECISION -
BLD -2011-0470 Project Proposal
Swedish/Edmonds is proposing to remove two existing canopies at the emergency entrance near the
southeast corner of the hospital and replace one canopy at that location. An existing canopy at the main
east entrance is also being remodeled. Signage will added to both canopies. While governmental signs
like those for Snohomish County Public Hospital District #2 are exempt from review under ECDC
20.60.095, the canopies are subject to design review according to ECDC 20.10 and 20.11. The site is
zoned Medical Use (MU).
Property Owner
Snohomish County Public Hospital District #2
PO Box 2606
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Design Review Process and Criteria
Applicant
CREO Industrial Arts, LLC
6300 Merrill Creek Pkwy, A400
Everett, WA 98203
Due to the location and type of project (SEPA determination not required), general design review by staff
is required according to Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 20.10 and 20.11 (a Type I
decision). The proposal is reviewed against the goals and policies for the Medical/Highway 99 Activity
Center as well as the urban design objectives found in the Urban Design Element contained in the
Comprehensive Plan along with the requirements of the zoning ordinance for the Medical Use (MU)
zone.
Analysis and Findings
1. Comprehensive Plan Compliance.
a. Goals, Policies and Objectives. The goals and policies for Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center
(pages 61 — 62, 67) and general objectives found in the Urban Design Element (pages 92 — 100)
are intended to encourage the development of high quality, well-designed projects that reflect the
values of the citizens of Edmonds. The proposal satisfies the intent of following goals, policies
and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan:
i. "Provide for an aesthetically pleasing business and residential community consisting of
mixed use, pedestrian friendly atmosphere of attractively designed and landscaped
surroundings and inter -connected development." (page 61)
ii. "Design the site access and circulation routes with pedestrians' comfort and ease of access in
mind." (page 94)
iii. "Improve pedestrian access and way -finding by providing variety in building forms, colors,
materials and individuality of buildings." (page 95)
Each canopy (and the attached signage) will provide for better way -finding through the site making
each of the entrances to the hospital stand out.
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Swedish Canopy
2. Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Compliance
a. ECDC 16.62 — Medical Use zone
The proposal meets the zoning requirements of the MU zone. The proposed canopies are internal
to the larger hospital site and is far from any required zoning setback and substantially below the
maximum height of the MU zone.
Decision
Based on the facts, analysis and findings in this report, staff finds that the Swedish/Edmonds proposal for
new canopies satisfies the applicable criteria and standards in the Comprehensive Plan and zoning
ordinance as required in section 20.11.030 ECDC. Therefore, the design of this project (File No. BLD -
2011 -0470) is APPROVED.
I have reviewed the application for compliance with the Edmonds Community Developmept Code.
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Mike Clugston, Planning Division
Appeals
Per ECDC 20.01.003 and 20.07.006, appeal of this Type I decision must be filed by a party of record with
standing to file a land use petition in Snohomish County superior court within 21 days of the issuance of
the decision.
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