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0 CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5"' Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.
i gyo DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW
- ,STAFF DECISION -
BLD -2009-0714 Project Proposal
Sunset Villa Apartments has submitted an application for a pole sign at their location at 23122
76th Avenue West. The parcel is zoned RM -2.4.
Property Owner/Applicant
Sunset Villa LLC
2360956 1h Ave. W, Suite 100
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Design Review Process
Contractor
SignMART
1515 Freeway Dr., Suite A
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Design review for signs is considered a Type I decision subject to the requirements of ECDC
20.01.003,
Analysis
Design Standards. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the site as Highway 99 Corridor. The
proposed sign satisfies the intent of the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan:
a. "Protect the streetscape from becoming cluttered. " (page 76)
b. "Minimize distraction from the overuse of advertisement elements. " (page 76)
c. "Provide clear signage for each distinct property. " (page 76)
d. "Minimize potential view blockage. " (page 76)
e. "Signs should be related to the circulation element serving the establishment. " (page 76)
f. "Landscaping should be used in conjunction with pole signs for safety as well as
appearance. " (page 76)
2. Sign type. Pole signs are permitted sign types in the Highway 99 Corridor according to
ECDC 20.60.020.L. The sign is made of wood and has light yellow lettering applied to an
aluminum panel which is attached to the wood which is all beneath a setting sun logo.
3. Size and height. A pole sign is a freestanding sign. According to ECDC 20.60.045, pole
signs may be no larger than 10 square feet in a multifamily zone and may be a maximum of 6
feet high. The proposed sign is 10 square feet and the top of the sign will only be 3 feet
above grade so that it can be located within the street setback area for the parcel along 761H
Avenue West. The sign will be installed in an area of existing landscaping.
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File No. BLD -2009-0714
Sunset Villa sign
Decision
Based on the facts and conclusions of this report, staff finds that the design review for this
project (File No. BLD -2009-0714) is APPROVED.
I have reviewed the application for compliance with the Edmonds Community Development
Code.
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Mike Clugston; Planning Division
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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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