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CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5" Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov
i�i gqo DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DIVISION
ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW
- STAFF DECISION -
BLD2021-1111— 315 Main Street Mural
Rachel Dobbins on behalf of Art Walk Edmonds has submitted an application to apply a mural on the
eastern facade of the business located 315 Main Street. The mural is proposed along 41" Ave. N. in
between Salt and Iron and Church Key Pub.
Permit Number Property Owner Applicant
BLD20201-1111 Third Ave. S. Properties LLC. Art Walk Edmonds
8451 SE 681" St. Ste. 200 Rachel Dobbins
Mercer Island, WA 98040 P.O. Box 62
Edmonds, WA 98020
Design Review Process
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:
1. Location. The proposed mural is located within the BD1 (Downtown Retail Core) zone. The
proposed mural will cover a section of the eastern facade of the building along 4t" Ave. N.
2. The Comprehensive Plan designation for the site is Downtown/Activity Center - Master Plan. The
murals satisfy the intent of Chapter 22.43 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. In the 4tn Avenue Arts Corridor, art should be a
common element of building design, with greater design flexibility provided when art is made a
central feature of the design (page 126 & 127)."
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 paint. The wall will be prepped prior to application of
the mural and the mural will be sealed at completion. 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 wall will be prepped prior to application of the mural and Novacolor paint will be used. The
mural will be sealed at completion. The muralist warrants the work against faults of material
and workmanship for 4 years from the date of installation. If touchups are necessary, Mural
Project Edmonds (MPE) will hire muralist for repairs.
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 mural is 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 lettering 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 BLD2021-1111 is
APPROVED, subject to the following condition:
1. Artwork plaque must be removed by city staff and relocated on the building fa4ade facing 4tn
Ave. N, prior to final permit approval.
I have reviewed the ap licati on for compliance with the Edmonds Community Development Code.
August 23, 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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