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TO D,VELOPMFINTSERVICEs DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW
- STAFF DECISION -
BLD -2009-0354 Project Proposal
Beehive Espresso 2 has submitted an application for a tenant improvement at their location in Suite 11913
at Edmonds Central Plaza (23830 Highway 99).
Property Owner
Scott Park
Edmonds Central Plaza
23830 Highway 99
Edmonds, WA 98026
Design Review Process
Applicant
Beehive Espresso 2
15526 30"' Ave. SE
Mill Creek, WA 98012
For projects requiring design approval that do not increase the footprint or height of a building, an
administrative staff decision is required subject to the requirements of ECDC 20.14 (Design Review) and
20,95.040 (Staff Decision — No Notice Required),
Analysis:
2,
The project site is
located at 23830
Highway 99 within the
CG zone (Highway 99
Corridor). District -
based design review is
required for projects
within the Highway 99
Corridor. The
applicable
Comprehensive Plan
design standards apply
as do those found in
ECDC 16.60.
3. 'Updated facades and other exterior improvements at Edmonds Central Plaza were approved in 2008
(BLD -2008-0137). The earth -tone color theme was approved at that time.
4. Relevant goals for the Highway 99 Corridor include:
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a. B9. Upgrade the architectural and landscape design qualities of the corridor (p. 48).
5. Relevant design objectives from the Comprehensive Plan include:
a. E.I.c. Improve visual and physical character and quality in Edmonds (p.79).
6. The yellow and black paint was applied prior to permit as is indicated by the accompanying
photograph taken June 15, 2009.
7. The new paint scheme, while evocative of the proposed tenant's business namesake, is garish and
does not fit aesthetically with the attractive updates recently undertaken at Edmonds Central Plaza.
The painting does not further the relevant goals nor satisfy the design objectives for the area as
identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
Decision:
Based on the facts and conclusions of this report, staff finds that the design review for this project (file
No. BLD -2009-0354) is APPROVED with the following conditions:
1. The exterior of Suite 119B shall be repainted as it appeared prior to the unpermitted painting to match
the colors of the remainder of the Edmonds Central Plaza site.
2. Signage for the subject subtenant space must comply with the sign package approved for the site
(ADB -09-05) as well as with the requirements of ECDC 20.60.
Z have reviewed the application for compliance with the Edmonds Community j)evelopment Code.
Mike Clugston, -'Planning Division
Appeals: Design review decisions by staff under the provisions of ECDC 20.12.030 are only
appealable to the extent that the applicable building permit or development approval is an
appealable decision under the provisions of the ECDC. Design review by staff is not in itself an
appealable decision.
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