Design Review Decision 09-0625.pdfCITY OF EDMONDS
121 5"' Avenue North • Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
DEVFLOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW
- ,STAFF DECISION -
BLD -2009-0625 Project Proposal
Sound Styles has submitted an application for a wall graphic on the south wall of their location at 100 5'h
Avenue North. The mural, sponsored by the Edmonds Mural Society, depicts a variety of arts -related
scenes throughout Edmonds.
Property Owner/Applicant
Camwest
9720 NE 120'x' Place, #100
Kirkland, WA 98034
Contractor
Clayton Moss
SuperGraphics/FORMA
114 4"' Ave. N
Edmonds, WA 98020
Design Review Process
Design review for signs is considered a Type.I decision subject to the requirements of ECDC 20.01.003
as well as ECDC 20.60 (Sign Code).
Analysis:
1. Location. The project site is located within the BD -1 zone and is therefore subject to the
requirements of ECDC 22.43 — Design Standards for the BD -1 Zone. The Comprehensive Plan
identifies the site as Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center --- Retail Core. The mural satisfies the
intent of ECDC 22.43, specifically treating blank walls, as well as the following goals and policies
from the Comprehensive Plan:
a. Downtown Design Objectives are found on pages 38-42 and are intended to encourage high
quality, well designed projects to be developed in the downtown waterfront area that reflect the
values of the citizens of Edmonds.
b. "Improve pedestrian access and way -finding by providing a variety in buildingfirms, orms, color,
materials and individuality of'buildings" (page 39).
c. "Art should he integrated into the design of both public andprivate developments, with incentives
provided to encourage these elements" (page 40).
d. "Public art and amenities such as mini parks, flower baskets, street furniture, etc., should be
provided as a normal part of'the public streetscape. Whenever possible, these elements should be
continued in the portion of'the private streetscape that adjoins the public streetscape" (page 40).
2. Sign type. The proposed wall graphic is a conditionally -permitted sign type in the downtown
business area. The graphic material is a vinyl film which is pressured applied to the wall surface and
then permanently set with heat -activated industrial adhesive. It is understood that this type of
application is meant to resist degradation and can be easily maintained. As described above, the
mural satisfies the design requirements and objectives in both ECDC 22.43 and in the Comprehensive
Plan.
3. Size. According to ECDC 20.60.050, there are no area restrictions on wall graphics. The proposed
graphic is 9'x16'.
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File No. BLD -2009-0625
Sound Styles Mural
Decision:
Based on the facts and conclusions of this report, staff finds that the design review for this project (File
No. BLD -2009-0625) is APPROVED.
I have reviewed the application for compliance with the Edmonds Community Development Code.
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Mike Clugston, Planning Division
Date
Appeals: Design review decisions by staff 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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