SeaPacLLC Design Review.pdf
CE
ITY OF DMONDS
PLANREVIEWCOMMENTS
PLANNINGDIVISION
425.771.0220
DATE: February 25, 2009
TO: Street File for 23931 Hwy 99
FROM: Kathleen Taylor, Associate Planner
RE: Plan Check # 2008-0950/SEA-PAC LLC
Design Review of Exterior Renovations
On behalf of the Planning Division, I have reviewed the proposed exterior renovations to
the existing building located at 23931 Highway 99. The Edmonds Community
Development Code 16.60.030 lists the design standards for development within the CG-
General Commercial zone. The majority of the requirements are not applicable, since the
applicant is not constructing a new building, but rather making improvements to the
exterior.
However, ECDC 16.60.030D4 is applicable. It states, ‘To ensure that buildings do not
display blank, unattractive walls to the abutting streets or residential properties, walls or
portions of walls abutting streets or visible from residentially zoned properties
shall have architectural treatment applied by incorporating at least four of the following
elements into the design of the facade: (a) Masonry (except for flat concrete block);
(b) Concrete or masonry plinth at the base of the wall; (c) Belt courses of a different
texture and color; (d) Projecting cornice; (e) Projecting metal canopy; (f) Decorative
tilework; (g) Trellis containing planting; (h) Medallions; (i) Artwork or wall graphics;
(j) Vertical differentiation; (k) Lighting fixtures; (l) An architectural element not listed
above, as approved, that meets the intent.
The applicant has demonstrated compliance with ECDC 16.60.030D4, by including the
following design elements: (1) masonry as an accent material, (2) masonry at the base of
walls, (3) belt courses of a different texture and color, (4) projecting cornices, and (5)
vertical differentiation. The proposed design is approved as submitted. Refer to the
attached colored rendering.