07-1181 Plan Review Comments (2).pdf
November 29, 2007
George Ostrow
Velocipede Architects
5265 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
RE: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS FOR PLAN CHECK # 2007-1188
PCC EXTERIOR REMODEL AT 9803 EDMONDS WAY
Dear Mr. Ostrow:
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division. Before I
can sign off on the permit, however, the following information needs to be clarified:
1. Datum Point: On the site plan, I could not locate the datum point used as the
basis for the height calculation. Please indicate what point was used and its
elevation.
2. Steel Rain Cisterns: It is unclear if the two 20’ rain cisterns proposed on the
northwest corner of the parcel are above grade or below. If they are above
grade, they may not be placed in the street setback along 100th Avenue W. As
an alternative, the tanks could be placed on the north side of the building where
there is zero property line setback adjacent to the BC zoned parcel to the north.
3. Signage: I had some questions regarding the proposed signs. First, will the
monument signs near the entrances to the parking lot be directional in nature?
Second, will the existing pole sign simply be refaced with a PCC logo or will
the entire pole structure be replaced? New pole signs are prohibited in the
Westgate district although existing ones may be reused and refaced. Third, the
number of signs proposed (3 PCC and 2 subtenant) exceeds what is allowed in
ECDC 20.60.025.A.4. Finally, according to ECDC 20.60.030.B, the maximum
height of wall signs is 14’ or the height of the face of the building on which the
sign is located. The two proposed wall signs appear to be higher than both the
southern and western faces of the building.
To resolve these concerns, it may be useful to make use of a provision in the
code (ECDC 20.60.015.B.1) that allows the Architectural Design Board (ADB)
to review and approve an application that "requests a modification to any of the
standards prescribed by this chapter." If you choose this route, please do so as
soon as possible so we can quickly schedule the project with the ADB. You
would need to submit a land use application and review fee of $415. Your
application should address the entire signage system for the project and provide
justification for how you meet each of the four criteria for modification
described in the code.
You may either redline the existing plans or submit three copies of your updated site plan
(one of which must be 8.5” by 14” inches or smaller) and two sets of any updated pages
of the building plans. Please make all submittals to Marie Harrison, your Development
Services Permit Coordinator, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (closed
Wednesdays). If you have any questions, please contact me at (425) 771-0220.
Sincerely,
Mike Clugston
Planner
Enclosure