1611 EVERETT AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

. ( ( � CITY OF EVERETT NOTICE OF PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION REVIEW PROCESS II #02-009 November 27, 2002 Property Owner: Allan Hemmat 1611 Everett Avenue Everett, WA 98201 Representative: Frank Gonzales 16212 Bothell-Everett Hwy F-239 Mill Creek, WA 98012 Proposal: The City of Everett Planning Department has received a request for a comprehensive sign design proposal for the building located at 1611 Everett Avenue. The proposal is the installation of a new projecting sign structure along the building frontage on Everett Avenue. The building is located within the B-3, Central Business Zone. Section 36.170 establishes the provisions for each sign category. The subject site falls within the regulations for sign category C, which allows the construction of both projecting and wall signs with the following standards: aJ the sign shall have a minimum clearance of eight feet above grade and not project more than six feet from the building facade; b) the maximum sign area shall be twer,ty four(24) square feet; c) the sign shall be supported only with ornamental structural supports. Guy wires and angle irons are prohibited; d) the maximum amount of wall signage permitted is 15% of the fa�ade up to 60 square feet. Projecting signs can be used in lieu of wall signs. The applicant is proposing to place a 72 square foot projecting sign on the south building fa�ade. The proposed sign would be illuminated. Findings: Section 36.210 of the City's Zoning Code allows for an application to be made to the Planning Director for special consideration whereby deviations from the typical sign requirements and restrictions may be permitted when an applicant proposes a Comprehensive ' Design Plan to integrate signs into the framework of the building or buildings, landscaping, and other design features of the property, utilizing an overall design theme. The Planning Director, ' using Review Process II, shall evaluate the proposal based upon the following criteria: 1. Whether the proposal manifests exceptional visual harmony between the siqn buildin s ' and other components of the subject property throuqh the use of a consistent desiqn theme; The building has a specific color and architectural design theme incorporated into it, which , includes aqua and white. This building color scheme will be incorporated into the proposed sign. "fhe building also is historic in nature with a Georgian Revival style, which will be replicated on the proposed sign. The sign coloring and design shall match the approved sign theme plan dated November 7, 2002 on file with planning staff. � ��3 j