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PLANNING DIRECTOR DECIS30N <br /> REVIER' PROCESS lI /'(IG-014 <br /> July G, 2006 <br /> IN'1'RODUCTION: 7'he Ciry of �verett llepartmcnt of Planning an� Conununitv Developmcnt has <br /> mccived a requcst from Berry Neon Sign Systcros for a comprchensive sign design plan approva] which <br /> will allo�v the installalion of a projecting sign tl�at extends from tt��o fect up lo approximately sc�•en feet <br /> from the building's walls and the installation of t���o freestanding signs wiUiin i50 feel of each other. <br /> 'I�he applicant proposes to install t�vo signs, a 58 square foot projecting sign and a 96 square foot sign <br /> freestanding sign, on tl�e Everett Gateway Center sitc. <br /> PROPONENT: Berry Neon Sign Syslems <br /> 7400 Hardeson Road <br /> Lverctt. �VA 98203 <br /> ALJTF�ORITP: Seclion 36.210 of the City of 6vcmu Zoning Ordinance provides (or thc Pianning <br /> llirectur, using Revicw Proccss lI, to considcr reyuests for comprchensive sign dcsign plan permits, <br /> subject to thc applicant demonstrating that the criteria listed in subsection 3G.210.A have bcen met. <br /> LOCATION: 3726 Qroad�vay <br /> IONING: 13-2, Communiry Business <br /> GLNI?[iAL PLAN: 4.2, Conununity I3usiness <br /> SIGN RGS'fRICTIONS: 13-2 zoned property is regulalcd by Sign Catcgory A in the Ciry of Lverett <br /> Zoning Code, ���l�ich limits projecting signs lo a maximum projection of six feet and a maximum arca <br /> of 24 squarc f�et aud frecstanding signs to a minimuni separatiun of 150 fce� between signs. <br /> I�INDINGS 1Nll CONCI,USIONS: Li determini��g whether to approve a proposed crnnprehensivc <br /> sign desigu p�an, tl�� Director must use the criteria listed below from subsection 36.210.A of the <br /> zoning codc. <br /> 1. �Vhetlicr lhe proposal �unnifesls excepliounl harmony bel���cen thc sign, buildings and oQ�er <br /> compouenls of Ute subject propert�� tlu•ough the use of n consisteul desigu theme. <br /> Findings: 'I'he proposed projecting and freestanding signs are of similar design and color, and <br /> rcllect 8ic arcliitecture of tlie rctail and office center that is under construction. <br /> Couclusious: 1'he proposed signs have a consistent design U�eme and show harmony n�ith the <br /> Uuildings. <br /> 2. �Vhelhcr lLc sigu or signs pro�ttole tlie plam►ed In�td use iu the area of lhe subjecl propert}• <br /> and et►hance tl�c aestlictics of the sw•rounding arca; <br /> d�indings: The proposed signs will identify tcnants within thc office and retail center. I3oth <br /> signs witl Itave the L'verett Gateway Center logo identifying the center. <br /> Condusious: The proposed signs and logo promote die center and are attractive. <br /> 3. Whether the signs aud tl►cir placcmcnt obstruct or interferc witl� anp otlier signs or <br /> property in thc uren or obstruct uatural sccnic ��ic���s; <br /> � <br />