2017-02-01 Architectural Design Board MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD
Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 1, 2017
Chair Guenther called the meeting of the Architectural Design Board to order at 7:00 p.m., at the City Council
Chambers, 250 - 5 h Avenue North, Edmonds, Washington.
Board Members Present
Tom Walker, Newly Elected Chair
Cary Guenther, Outgoing Chair
Lauri Strauss, Newly Elected Vice Chair
Lois Broadway (arrived at 7:20 p.m.)
Joe Herr
Athene Tarrant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Members Absent Staff Present
Brian Boroflca Jen Machuga, Associate Planner
Karin Noyes, Recorder
BOARD MEMBER STRAUSS MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 2, 2016 BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. BOARD MEMBER HERR SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was modified to add "Election of Officers." The remainder of the agenda was accepted as presented.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
No one in the audience indicated a desire to address the Board during this portion of the meeting.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
BOARD MEMBER HERR NOMINATED BOARD MEMBER WALKER TO SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE
BOARD IN 2017. BOARD MEMBER STRAUSS SECONDED THE NOMINATION, WHICH WAS
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
BOARD MEMBER TARRANT NOMINATED BOARD MEMBER STRAUSS TO SERVE AS VICE CHAIR
OF THE BOARD IN 2017. BOARD MEMBER HERR SECONDED THE NOMINATION, WHICH WAS
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
Chair Walker took over as Chair of the Board following the election of officers.
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MINOR PROJECTS: REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL WALL SIGN AREA FOR THE EVERETT CLINIC
LOCATED AT 21401— 72ND AVENUE WEST (FILE NUMBER PLN20170003)
Ms. Machuga advised that Industry Sign & Graphic has submitted a land -use application on behalf of Edmonds Medical
Building Associates for design review of a request for additional wall sign area for The Everett Clinic. The subject
property is located within the General Commercial (CG2) zone. The Everett Clinic recently moved into the building,
which was previously occupied by Premier Orthopedic Group. As per Edmonds Community Development Code
(ECDC) 20.60.030.A.2, wall signs within the CG zones are limited to one square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of
building frontage along a public street or along the side of the building containing the primary public entrance to a
maximum of 200 square feet. The western building facade of the subject building is the only side containing a public
entrance, so the total sign area allowed for wall signs on this site is equivalent to the length of the western building
facade (196 square feet). The previous tenant received approval for three wall signs in 2012, and the cumulative total of
the three existing signs is 196 square feet. The new tenant, The Everett Clinic, wants to expand the signage by adding
three "open" signs adjacent to the existing wall signs.
Ms. Machuga explained that, although the existing signage is at the maximum allowed for wall signs, ECDC
20.60.025A.2 allows for businesses choosing not to erect freestanding signs to use up to 50% of their allowable
freestanding sign area for additional attached sign area. Use of the additional sign area is subject to review and approval
by the Architectural Design Board (ADB). However, no specific criteria related to the exception is provided in the sign
code. She pointed out that the subject site does not contain a freestanding sign, and The Everett Clinic has indicated it
does not intended to add one. The three new signs would each be 6 square feet for a total of 18 square feet of proposed
additional wall sign area, which is well below 50% of the allowed freestanding sign area for the subject site.
Ms. Machuga concluded that staff has reviewed the proposal against the applicable standards of the City's Sign Code
(ECDC Chapter 20.60) and has determined that it is consistent with the allowed sign type and number of signs allowed
for the subject site. Also, the proposed internal illumination and sign height are consistent with the code provisions.
Based on the findings, analysis, conclusions and attachments in the Staff Report, she recommended the ADB approve
the proposal with one condition, that the applicant must apply for and obtain all necessary permits.
Lorielle Crafton, Industry Sign and Graphics, was present to represent the applicant. She explained that the three
proposed new signs are important to The Everett Clinic. They have similar "open" signs at their other locations, and the
proposed signs are consistent with their branding. Because the applicant is not proposing a freestanding sign on the site,
the additional 18 square feet of signage would fall well below what the code allows.
Board Member Strauss asked if the "open" signs would be illuminated only when the clinic is open, and Ms. Crafton
answered affirmatively. Board Member Herr asked if the clinic would be open 24-hours per day, and Ms. Crafton
answered not in this location.
Board Member Tarrant said her only concern would be light pollution to the adjacent properties, but the proposed signs
are so small that it should not be an issue.
Board Member Guenther said he has no concerns about the proposed new signs, since the total sign area would still be
less than what the code allows.
BOARD MEMBER HERR MOVED THAT THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD ADOPT THE
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ANALYSIS OF THE STAFF REPORT AND APPROVE THE
PROPOSAL FOR ADDITION WALL SIGN AREA WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. THE APPLICANT MUST APPLY FOR AND OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMITS. THIS
APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY
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DEVELOPMENT CODE. IT IS UP TO THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
THE VAROIUS PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THESE ORDINANCES.
BOARD MEMBER STRAUSS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
CONSOLIDATED PERMIT APPLICATIONS (No Public Participation):
There were no consolidated permit applications.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Ms. Machuga reminded the Board Members that meeting materials are available via the City's website. She briefly
demonstrated how to access the agenda and accompanying materials via the website.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no Board Member comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
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