2000 TOWER ST BASE FILE 2019-04-15

• • � Expansion of existing surface parking at Pregnancy Resource Center (920 North Broadway) and Time Oil site (928 North Broadway Avenue) • Demolition of Topper Motel at 1030 North Broadway e Con�truction of parking at 1030 North Broadway Comprehensive Siqn Desiqn Review and Approval Signage was not addressed in the Master Plan Expansion Development Regulations and the proposed signage is subject to Sign Category B, C and D of the Everett Municipal Code. The applicant has submitted a Comprehensive Sign Design Plan in accordance with Section 36.210 of the EMC requesting the Planning Director approval for deviations from the requirements and restrictions of Section 36.170 of the EMC (Sign Category Requirements). Using the review process as described in EMC Title 15, Local Review Procedures, the Planning Director is issuing the following "Findings and Conclusion" based upon the following criteria: 1. Whether the proposal manifests exceptional visual harmony between the sign, buildings and other components of the subject property through the use of a consistent design theme Readerboard Diqital Siqn (1) Findinqs: The applicant is proposing one (1) double-sided electronic readerboard sign to be located along North Broadway in the BMU zone. The digital LED readerboard will be internally illuminated and display text and simple graphics. The overall size of the sign cabinet is 74.8 square feet and does not exceed size limitations as prescribed for the BMU zone. The overall height of 15' 8" exceeds the maximum eight (8) foot height limit for freestanding signs in the BMU zone. Conclusion: The proposed 15' 8" readerboard digital sign is the minimum height necessary to elevate the electronic message center above normal pedestrian height as a precaution against vandalism. Also, the proposed location of the sign is at the low point between two (2) hills, and the elevated sign will improve visibility for both pedestrians and motorists approaching the college from north or south along North Broadway In terms of a central design theme, the readerboard sign incorporates materials and colors from the palette of materials selected for other monument and freestanding signage creating a uniform design theme manifesting visual harmony between the sign, buildings and other aesthetic improvements. NOTE: Each of the monument and freestanding signs, with the exception of the Readerboard Signs and Primary Vehicular Directional Signs comply with the requirements and restrictions of the B-2-I, R-2-I and BMU zones. Campus ID Siqns (3 Findinqs: The applicant is proposing to locate three (3) single-sided monument signs at selected perimeter campus sites. Sign materials include brick, concrete and painted metal. These signs will be internally illuminated letters with the distinctive "Featherstone" college logo graphic. The sign area is 24.4 square feet and sign height is 5' 5". The subject signs are in compliance with the size and height limitations of Sign Category "D" (R-2-I zone). 2