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BLD-2011-0613 Design Review Decision.pdfOV. eD,y 0 CITY OF EDMONDS ` 121 5"' Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us 'oc g90 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW - STAFF DECISION - BLD -2011-0613 Project Proposal The Center is proposing to mount two cedar trellises and frames above existing windows on either side of the main Dayton Street entrance. The site is zoned Downtown Business (BD -2). Property Owner Applicant Gregg Jantz Francis Spillane PO Box 700 22319 76`'' Ave. W Edmonds, WA 98020 Edmonds, WA 98026 Design Review Process and Criteria Contractor Edmonds Landscaping 22319 76"' Ave. W Edmonds, WA 98026 Due to the location and type of project (SEPA determination not required), district -based design review by staff is required according to Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 20.12 (a Type I decision). There are no specific design standards for the BD -2 zone so the proposal is reviewed against the policies and objectives of the Downtown Activity Center contained in the Comprehensive Plan. Analysis 1. Comprehensive Plan Compliance. a. Goals, Policies and Objectives. The goals, policies and objectives for the Downtown Activity Center (Downtown Convenience) are located on pages 55 — 60 and 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. "Improve streetscape character to enhance pedestrian activity in downtown retail, general commercial, and residential areas." (page 56) ii. "Create an active, safe and lively street -edge." (page 56) iii. "Improve the visual and physical character and quality of Downtown Edmonds." (page 59) Findings and Decision Based on the facts and analysis of this report, staff finds that The Center's trellis proposal will provide additional interest and depth to the streetscape and therefore satisfies the applicable criteria and standards in the Comprehensive Plan as required in section 20.12.030 ECDC. As a result, the design of this project (File No. BLD -2011-0613) is APPROVED. I have review(,4 the application for compliance with the Edmonds Community Devel pment Code. pft/V � Mike Clugston, Planning Division hate Page 1 of 2 File No. BLD -2011-0613 Jantz Building trellises 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. Page 2 of 2