2000 HEWITT AVE EVERETT EVENT CENTER 2019-11-14

CITY OF EVERETT NOTICE OF PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION' APPROVAL OF COMPREHENSIVE SIGN DESIGN PLAN II#03-019 March 16,2004 INTRODUCTION: The City of Everett Department of Planning and Community Development has received a request from The Everett Public Facilities District,for a comprehensive sign design plan approval which would allow the District to implement a comprehensive sign program allowing the installation of video signs on two faces of the corner of Hewitt and Broadway, and installation of tenant signs in various locations on the Everett Special Events Center in excess of the amount of wall signs specifically permitted in the Zoning Code. The proposed and potential future tenant signs will consist of materials and design consistent with the existing building sign theme. PROPONENT: Everett Public Facilities District REPRESENTATIVE:Fred Safstrom 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Suite 200 Everett,WA 98201 AUTHORITY: Section 36.210 of the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance provides for the Planning Director,using a Type lI review process,to consider requests for comprehensive sign design plan permits, subject to the applicant demonstrating that an exceptional effort has been made toward creating harmony between the sign,the building and the site where it is located through use of a consistent design theme which complements and enhances the surrounding environment;and by meeting the criteria listed in subsection 36.210.A. LOCATION: 2000 Hewitt Avenue ZONING: B-3, Central Business Dstrict, and C-1, General Commercial GENERAL PLAN: 3.1 Metropolitan Center/Central Business District BACKGROUND: The City of Everett created the Everett Public Facilities District(PFD)to develop and operate an events center and conference center in downtown Everett. A two-block area in downtown Everett was purchased by the City and leased to the P1-1)who managed the design and construction of a 285,000 square foot special events and conference center. The Everett Special Events Center contains a event arena for minor league hockey and other indoor sports with seating for approximately 8,500 people that converts to a 10,000 seat end-stage concert venue. A second,community ice sheet,abuts the arena area. These floor areas provide space for flat-floor shows, such as boat shows,recreational vehicle shows, and home shows open to the public. A conference center with a 12,000 square-foot ballroom,three meeting rooms, and a commercial kitchen are located on the northeast corner of the Events Center. Several office spaces are provided in the conference center and events center. The Public Facilities District developed a design theme for the Events Center involving backlit"Industrial Solid"font letters. Several signs have been installed in conformance with the City's sign code. This application is for Additional sign space, advertising tenants, and potential building sponsors. Particular details of the sponsor or sponsors signs are not known at this time. This decision includes a provision for future discretion by the Planning Director in approving-4-Y r and tenant signs consistent with`the Comprehensive Design Plan.