505 WOOD PL 2016-01-01 MF Import

Findings: Thc subject property is approximately 7,500 square feet in area and is primarily a grassy knoll that grndually slopes up towards Qie south. The property is bounded by W Mukilteo Dlvd to die norih, Clm Strect to the east and Wood Place to the west. The only structures on the property are a screened area housing telephone utility cabinets which lie dircctly norih of Wood Place. The sign is proposed to be localed in the noriheast section of the properly approsimately 15 feet from the front and sidc lot lines. The proposed design fcatures a concretc foundntion with stonc venecr, a curved aluminum sign cabinet widi stud mounted aluminum Ietters and new landscaping to surrow�d the sign. Thc Applicant stntes thnt the sign will accentuatc thc existing landscape through its curved and taper design which will define the sloping hillsidc, add visual interest and create a sensc of place that is curcendy missing lrom the site. Conclusion: The proposed comprchensive sign design plan manifests visual harn�ony witU the topography of thc sitc �s it provides a contcmporary focal puint widt ncw landscaping. 2. �'Vhethcr thc sign or signs promute thc planned land usc in the arca of the su6ject property and enhancc thc acsthetics of the surrounding arcn. Tindings: 'fhe subject properly is located in dre R-1 Single Pamily Detached Low Density 7_onc and is surrounded by B-2 Community Business, R-3 Multiple Pamily Medium Density and R-2 Single Pamily Detachcd Mcdium Density. The current land uses in Ihe area are a misture of businesses, multiplc family and single family residences. The proposcd sign would promotc thc planncd use by pro��iding identification and direction to existing apartment buildings �vitliin the R-3 zone. Perimeler landscaping is proposed around the sign of at Icast three fect in all directions with an cight foot high evergreen screen Uehind the sign. 1'he Applicant has stated that thcy will resumc responsibility 1'or the mlintenance of thc suUject property by maintaining thc lnndsenping and removing litter. Conclusion: "Chc proposed monument sign �vill identify thc planncd land use in the nrea and will enhancc the acsthetics oPthe surrounding arca. 3. VVhethcr the sipus and tluir placcmcnt obstruct or interferc with any othcr signs or property in thc arc:� or uirstruct natural scenic vicws. �indings: Thc monumcnl sign is proposcd to be pl�ced at least 30 fect away 1�om thc pnvcment edge of \V y[ukiltco 13h�d and oC Llm Street ancl will Ue no higher tlian 5'�6". 'Chcrc are no othcr signs on thc subjcct property and �vill not interfcre with other signs in the arca. Conclusiun: 'Chc proposcd sign will not oUstruct or interfcrc with othcr signs or natural vicws. d. �Vhethcr thc propused plan is :�estlmtically superim• to whut could bc instullcd undcr esisting critcri:t in tliis scction. �,�. Rli � -OOd Camprehensive Sign Desien Plan forOlympic Park Apartments