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PLANNING DIVISION
PUBLIC ART EXEMPTION
EVALUATION FORM & DECISION
DATE OF DECISION: April 5, 2023
PROJECT NUMBER: LUA23-000101
PROJECT NAME: WOW 4 Humans Mural
PROJECT MANAGER: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
OWNER: Cheryl Danza and Kenneth Adams
711 S 4th Street, Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT LOCATION: 711 S 4th Street, Renton, WA 98057
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting a Public Art Exemption for a mural installation at
711 S 4th St. The proposed design was reviewed and approved by the Renton Arts Commission on Tuesday,
April 4, 2023. The artist is Craig Cundiff and the mural is proposed to be installed on the west wall of the
existing building (facing the alley).
CODE AUTHORITY: RMC 4-9-160F gives the Department of Community and Economic
Development authority to grant exemptions from the sign code for 'objects of art' provided an Exemption
Certificate for Public Art is issued. The code defines 'objects of art' as sculptures, wall paintings, murals,
collages or banners by artists recognized by the Renton Municipal Arts commission.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Per RMC 4-9-160C, the Department of Community and Economic
Development may determine that objects of art are exempt from the requirements of the City's Sign code
when:
a. Sited in a manner as to be readily accessible to pedestrians for passive viewing;
b. Sited in a manner so as not to unduly divert the attention of motorists from the roadway;
c. Stationary and do not revolve or otherwise move;
d. Not illuminated;
e. In good taste and reasonably reflect acceptable community values;
f. Of sufficient durability so as to have a life expectancy of at least ten (10) years;
g. Not used or referred to in the media or by the owners of the premises or operators of businesses
contained thereon for business advertising purposes.
DECISION: An exemption from the sign code regulations for an object of art is hereby Approved .
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption From Sign Code for an Object of Art
WOW 4 Humans Mural LUA23-000101
Permit Date: April 5, 2023 Page 2 of 2
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SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Date
APPEAL: Appeals of permit issuance must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2023. An
appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680).
Appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov or delivered to City Hall
1st floor Lobby Hub Monday through Friday. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted,
will be collected at a future date if your appeal is submitted electronically. The appeal submitted in person
may be paid on the first floor in our Finance Department. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by
RMC 4-8-110 and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerkâs
Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov.
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4/5/2023 | 5:11 PM PDT
From: Jessie Kotarski
Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 9:45 AM
To: Jill Ding
Subject: Art Exemption Request: CD Danza (711 S 4th St)
Attachments: Master App_711 S 4th.pdf
Hi Jill! The property owner of 711 S 4th St is requesting an exemption for a mural they would like to
install on their building. The Commission reviewed and approved the proposed design concept at the
meeting last night (Tuesday, April 4). Here is the information for the proposed mural:
1. Artist Information: Artist: Craig Cundiff. Link to previous
artwork: https://www.craigcundiffmurals.com/
1. The proposed design:
2. Photos of the proposed location (below): 711 S 4th S (west wall facing alley)
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3. Master Application (attached)
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Let me know what other information your team needs to process the request.
~Jessie
JESSIE KOTARSKI, Economic Development Manager
City of Renton | CED | Economic Development Division
1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057
Virtual Permit Center | Online Applications and Inspections
(425) 430-7271 | jkotarski@rentonwa.gov
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