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121 5" Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020
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i� gqo DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW
- STAFF DECISION -
BLD2021-0617 —190 Sunset Ave. S. Mural
Andrew Eccleshall on behalf of The Mural Works, Inc has submitted an application to apply two murals
on the western facade of the business located 190 Sunset Ave. S.
Permit Number
BLD20201-0617
Design Review Process
Property Owner
JSH Properties, Inc.
509 Olive Way, Suite 1011
Seattle, WA 98101
Applicant
The Mural Works, Inc
Andrew Eccleshall
904 6t" Ave. S.
Edmonds, WA 98020
Design review for signs is considered a Type I decision subject to the requirements of Edmonds
Community Development Code (ECDC) 20.01.003 and reviewed in accordance with ECDC 20.60.015.C.
Analysis:
Location. The proposed murals are located within the BC (Community Business) zone. The
proposed murals will cover two sections of the western facade of the building along Railroad St. and
Railroad Ave.
2. The Comprehensive Plan designation for the site is Downtown/Activity Center -Master Plan. The
murals satisfy the intent of Chapter 16.50 ECDC, specifically treating blank walls, as well as the
following goals and policies from the Comprehensive Plan:
a. Downtown Design Objectives are found on pages 125 - 127 and are intended to encourage its
unique design character and important place -making status within the City.
b. Urban Design Goal B.8 "Art and Public Spaces. 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 126).
3. Sign type. The murals are considered a wall graphic and wall graphics are conditionally permitted
sign types in the Downtown/ Activity Center. Review criteria for murals are contained within ECDC
20.60.015.C.3:
a. Quality of the materials used to create the artwork. Materials should be resistant to fading; no
fluorescent paints:
The mural will be painted using Novacolor Acrylic paint, which is a paint specifically designed for
exterior mural painting and is non -toxic. The wall will be washed and primed before painting
and clear coated upon completion using Novacolor exterior acrylic polymer varnish. The mural
will be hand painted using brushes and rollers. No spray equipment will be used. No fluorescent
paints are proposed for any of the murals.
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b. Durability and permanence, including ability to withstand age, vandalism and weathering.
Consideration should be given to anti -graffiti coating:
The mural will be painted using Novacolor Acrylic paint, which is a paint specifically designed for
exterior mural painting and is non -toxic. The wall will be washing and primed before painting
and clear coated upon completion using Novacolor exterior acrylic polymer varnish. The muralist
warrants the work against peeling and fading for 10 years. If repairs are needed to the mural the
client may inform The Mural Works, Inc. of the need for repairs and will allow The Mural Works,
Inc. an opportunity to perform those repairs at an agreed upon cost.
c. Compatibility of the artwork with architectural elements, other elements of the street, and
adjacent structures. Compatibility shall be determined by relationships of the elements of form,
proportion, scale, color, materials, surface treatment, and size and style of lettering. Lettering
shall be minimized, but may be considered for inclusion when necessary to the artistic content.
The murals are compatible with the character of the building on which it is being placed as well
as the downtown Edmonds streetscape. The mural does contain lettering, but the letter is
necessary for the artistic content of the sign.
Decision:
Based on the facts and conclusions of this report, staff finds that the design review for BLD2021-0617 is
APPROVED.
I have reviewed the application for compliance with the Edmonds Community Development Code.
May 12, 2021
Michele Q. Szafran, Planning Division
Date
Appeals: The decision of the staff on any design review application containing a mural or art as wall
graphic may be appealed to the city council pursuant to the procedures established in Chapter 20.06
ECDC.
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