ADB-08-51_Port.pdf
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ADB-2008-51:
ADB-2008-51:
Application by Christopher W. Keuss, Executive Director of the Port of Edmonds, for design review of a donated
piece of artwork from the Max Foundation proposed to be installed on the exterior of the Landing Building located
at 300 Admiral Way in the Commercial Waterfront (CW) zone (Attachment 3).
PropertyOwner/Applicant:ContactPerson/Agent:
PropertyOwner/Applicant:ContactPerson/Agent:
Christopher W. Keuss, Executive Director Christopher W. Keuss, Executive Director
Port of Edmonds Port of Edmonds
336 Admiral Way 336 Admiral Way
Edmonds WA 98020 Edmonds WA 98020
SiteLocation:
SiteLocation:
300 Admiral Way in the Commercial Waterfront (CW) zone (Zoning Map below).
ProjectProposal:
ProjectProposal:
The proposal is for the design review of artwork provided by the Max Foundation to be installed on the Landing
Building (Arnie’s Restaurant Building).
DesignReviewProcess:
DesignReviewProcess:
The subject site is in Commercial Waterfront (CW)
Site
zone, and any exterior changes require design review.
In this case, General Design Review is conducted by
staff, because the project remains under the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) threshold. Projects
that remain under the SEPA threshold are reviewed by
staff and the design review is considered an
administrative Staff Decision subject to the requirements
of ECDC 20.11 (General Design Review), 20.95 (Staff
Decision), 16.55 (Commercial Waterfront), and the
Comprehensive Plan.
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Analysis:
Analysis:
A.Facts:
1.
The applicant has submitted a Land Use Application (Attachment 1), a letter related to the scope of work
(Attachment 2), and a rendering (Attachment 3) for review.
2.
The improvements are proposed on property with a Commercial Waterfront (CW) zoning designation.
3.
Review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is not required for this project pursuant to WAC
197-11-800 (no changes are proposed on site – only the addition of artwork upon one wall).
4.
ECDC 20.11.010 states that design review by the Architectural Design Board is required for any project
that requires a threshold determination under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Projects not
triggering the SEPA threshold can be reviewed by staff as a staff decision.
5.
The existing building was constructed in 1985, according to the Snohomish County Assessor’s records.
6.
The use of the site will not change.
7.
The art piece is approximately 5’ x 6’ and was is titled “Biyaya Ng Lupa” or “Blessings of the Land” by
Edsel Hermoso Moscoso, a Filipino artist and leukemia survivor (Attachment 3).
8.
The Building Division has confirmed that a building permit is not required for this proposal.
9.
The proposal would not affect the existing/required development standards for the zone (setbacks, number
of parking spaces, floor area, or height).
10.
The site fronts on Admiral Way, which is considered a “Local Street.”
11.
The applicant has submitted the “Port of Edmonds Art Policy” (Attachment 4), which encourages the
incorporation of art into projects.
12.
The Comprehensive Plan designation for this site is “Master Plan Development” and it is located within the
“Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center.”
13.
There are several Comprehensive Plan goals and policies for commercial development, including:
a.
Downtown Design Objectives are found on pages 38-42 and are intended to encourage high quality,
well designed projects to be developed in the downtown waterfront area that reflects the values of the
citizens of Edmonds.
b.
“Improve pedestrian access and way-finding by providing a variety in building forms, color, materials
and individuality of buildings” (page 39).
c.
“Art should be integrated into the design of both public and private developments, with incentives
provided to encourage these elements” (page 40).
d.
“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 40).
B.Conclusions:
1.
The addition of artwork upon the building is an appropriate fit for the site and neighborhood.
2.
The project will not affect any of the required site development standards for the Commercial Waterfront
(CW) zone, nor will it affect any of the off-street parking requirements for the site.
3.
This project meets the design guidelines found in the Comprehensive Plan and the design review chapter of
the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 20.11. The art will add variety to the building and
site.
4.
A building permit for the proposal will not be required.
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TechnicalReview:
TechnicalReview:
The Engineering Division and Building Division have reviewed this design review application and no conditions or
requirements were suggested. No building permit was required by the Building Official.
PublicComments:
PublicComments:
The City has not received any comment letters for this project.
Decision:
Decision
Based on the facts, conclusions, and attachments to this report, staff finds that the design review for this project, file
ADB-2008-51APPROVEDCONDITION:
is with the following
1.
Pursuant to ECDC 20.11.050.A, the applicant shall substantially commence with the proposal within 18
months from the date of approval (unless a fully completed application for an extension of time prior to the
expiration date has been filed).
I have reviewed the application for compliance with the Edmonds Community Development Code.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Gina Coccia, Associate Planner – Planning Division Date
Attachments:
Attachments:
1.
Land Use Application
2.
Scope of Work
3.
Renderings
4.
Port of Edmonds Art Policy
AppealsandExpiration:
AppealsandExpiration:
The following is a summary – any person wishing to file an appeal or extension should contact the Planning
Division immediately at 425.771.0220 for further procedural information. Section 20.11.050.A describes the time
limits for design review approval:
Unless the owner submits a fully completed building permit application necessary to bring about
the approved alterations, or, if no building permit application is required, substantially
commences the use allowed within 18 months from the date of approval, ADB or hearing
examiner approval shall expire and be null and void, unless the owner files a fully completed
application for an extension of time prior to the expiration date. For the purposes of this section
the date of approval shall be the date on which the ADB's or hearing examiner's minutes or other
method of conveying the final written decision of the ADB or hearing examiner as adopted are
mailed to the applicant. In the event of appeal, the date of approval shall be the date on which a
final decision is entered by the city council or court of competent jurisdiction.
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