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.
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Mike Clugston, Planning Division hate
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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.
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