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Home My WebLink AboutReport 1CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: May 11, 2011 To: City Clerk's Office From: City Of Renton Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. Project Name: Brag Hair Salon Sign Modification LUA (file) Number: LUA-10-083, MOD Cross -References: AKA's: Project Manager: Gerald Wasser Acceptance Date: December 1, 2010 Applicant: Karly Schulner, Brag Hair Salon Owner: Good Paternership NW LLC Contact: Same as applicant PID Number: 7839300240 ERC Decision Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Approval: December 14, 2010 f Appeal Period Ends: December 28, 2010 Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Date: Mylar Recording Number: Project Description: Request for modification from the City Center Sign Regulations to allow an exception to our letter height limitations to allow a 34" tall first letter (Capital letter B) when the code permits only a maximum of 24". Location: 613 S 3rd Street, Suite A Comments: DeMaynisLaw Clty O r r g December 14, 2010 Kariy Schulner 613 South 3`d Street, Suite A Renton, WA 98057 Department of Community and Economic Development AI SUBJECT: SIGN MODIFICATION REQUEST FOR BRAG HAIR SALON, 613 SOUTH 3RD STREET, SUITE A (LUA10-083, MOD) Dear Ms. Schulner: The City of Renton..w �V ' yourre nest of November 30, 2010 for a modification from the City Center Sign Regulations r4tftoposed wall signage for the Brag Hair Salon located at 613 South 3`d Street, Suite A (Attachment 1). The subject site is located in the downtown area, and signage is subject to the City Center Sign Regulations (RMC4-4- 100.H). The following summarizes your request, project background, analysis, and decision. . Summary of Request Karly Schulner has requested a modification from RMC 4-4-10Q�H.6.a to be permitted to install one non -illuminated wall sign which has letters in excess of the maximum 24 -inch height permitted (Attachment 2). The proposed sign has been fabricated, but not installed. Analysis The subject site is zoned Center Downtown (CD). RMC Section 4-4-100H.9 allows the Planning Director to grant modifications from the City Center Sign Standards and Regulations for individual signs which do not meet the specific provisions of the City Center sign standards when the proposed sign is intended to accomplish one of the following purposes (RMC 4-4-100H.9.a): i. Respond to the needs of the public in locating a business establishment; or ii. Assist business in contributing to the economic well-being of the community; or iii. Install a sign that is considered to be historic or of historic value by the advertising industry or a recognized historic preservation organization, provided that such entity was not involved in the use, design or production of the proposed sign; or iv. Result in a reduction of signs on a site; or v. Result in a reduction in the number of freestanding or ground signs otherwise allowed; or vi. Result in a coordinated sign plan for a multi -tenant building or multiple building complex. Renton City Hall * 1055 South Grady Way * Renton, Washington 98057 * rentonwa.gov Denis Law Ci 7.r Of Mayor $ December 14, 2010 Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch,Administrator Kar[y Schulner 613 South 3rd Street, Suite A Renton, WA 98057 SUBJECT, SIGN MODIFICATION REQUEST FOR BRAG HAIR SALON, 613 SOUTH 3R° STREET, SUITE A (LUA10-083, MOD) Dear Ms. Schulner: The City of Renton received your request of November 30, 2010 for a modification from the City Center Sign Regulations for the proposed wall signage for the Brag Hair Salon located at 613 South 3rd Street, Suite A (Attachment 1). The subject site is located in the downtown area, and signage is subject to the City Center Sign Regulations (RMC4-4- 100H). The following summarizes your request, project background, analysis, and decision. Summary of Request Karly Schulner has requested a modification from RMC 4-4-100H.6.a to be permitted to install one non -illuminated wall sign which has letters in excess of the maximum 24 -inch height permitted (Attachment 2). The proposed sign has been fabricated, but not installed. Analysis The subject site is zoned Center Downtown (CD). RMC Section 4-4-100H.9 allows the Planning Director to grant modifications from the City Center Sign Standards and Regulations for individual signs which do not meet the specific provisions of the City Center sign standards when the proposed sign is intended to accomplish one of the following purposes (RMC 4-4-100H.9.a): L Respond to the needs of the public in locating a business establishment; or ii. Assist business in contributing to the economic well-being of the community; or iii. Install a sign that is considered to be historic or of historic value by the advertising industry or a recognized historic preservation organization, provided that such entity was not involved in the use, design or production of the proposed sign; or iv. Result in a reduction of signs on a site; or v. Result in a reduction in the number of freestanding orground signs otherwise allowed; or vi. Result in a coordinated sign plan for a multi -tenant building or multiple building complex. Renton City Hall 9 1055 South Grady Way • Renton, Washington 98057 • rentonwa.gov Karly Schulner Page 2 of 2 December 14, 2410 If the Planning Director determines that the intent of the proposed sign accomplishes one of the above purposes, the Planning Director may grant a modification request provided the proposed sign also meets all of the following criteria (RMC 4-4-100H.9.b): L The modification will not create a significant adverse impact to other property or improvements in the immediate vicinity of the subject property; and ii. The modification will not increase the number of signs allowed by this Chapter; and iii, The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any wall, projecting, awning/canopy/marquee/traditional marquee, or secondary sign by more than twenty five percent (2590); and iv. The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any freestanding or ground sign; and v. The modification does not create a public safety hazard. The proposal meets RMC 4-4-100H.9.a.i and ii in that it responds to the needs of the public in locating a business establishment and assists the business in contributing to the economic well-being of the community. The proposal also meets RMC4-4- 100H.9.b.i —v in that it does not create a significant adverse impact to other properties in. the area; it does not increase the number of signs allowed; it does not increase the allowed height or area of any freestanding or ground sign and, it does not create a public safety hazard. Decision The requested modification from the City Center Sign Regulations, RMC 4-4-100H.6.a is approved. This decision to approve the proposed modification is subject to a fourteen (14) day appeal period from the date of this letter. Any appeals of the administrative decision must be filed with the City of Renton Hearing Examiner by 5:00 pm, December 28, 2010. If you have questions regarding this correspondence, feel free to contact Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner at (425) 430-7382. Sincerely, Cir (2�UL__J - C.E. "Chip" Vincent Planning Director Attachments: 1. Building Facade 2. Sign Face cc: Jennifer Henning, Current Planning Manager Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner Jennifer Davis Hayes, Community Development Project Manager ` (.. Vit' November 30th 2010 C.E. "Chip" Vincent (Planning Director), attention of Gerald Wasser (Associate Pianner) Renton City Hall- e Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-3232 Dear C. E_ "Chip" Vincent (Planning Director), attention of Gerald Wasser (Associate Planner), Renton Municipal Code (4-4-100.6.a) regulates the letter height for signs in the Renton Downtown Core. I am requesting a modification via (4-4-100H.9) so my business may be located (i) and assist in. the economic development of my community. (ii) I had a logo created for me by an accomplished graphic designer and have used this logo on all of my marketing. materials for Brag Hair Salon. The logo is a hand -drawn script of. the word "Brag" and a small header with the words "hair salon' (attached). The letter "B" exceeds the allowed limit of 24" but the "r" and the "a" are well below the allowed amount at 12" in height, and the "g" sits at almost exactly 24". (loll exact measurements are indicated on page 2 of this letter.) I am afraid if I shrink the logo so the "B" falls within the 24" limit it will prohibit patrons from being able to properly read the sign, witch would be a detriment to my new business. If I were to change the logo all together I would be out hundreds of dollars n marketing materials as well as the cost for my graphic designer to create it. I feel having the logo on the sign is necessary to property brand my business and make it identifiable to customers who have been reached by our marketing materials am a new business owner and was unaware of the sign regulations in the Downtown Core, although I realize ignorance to the rules is not an excuse, I purchased a sign after reading the Sign Permit thoroughly and although it mentioned other rules for signs- the letter height limit was not indicated leading me to believe that there was no rule. The sign is set to be (rung next to my door, under an awning, in the same place where the previous business' sign was hung. In closing, I hope you will approve my request for a modification so I may better distinguish my business to the community. Thank You and Si ly, Karly Schulner (0*) 10s, ��35 Owner of Brag Hair Salon R� I I ( Wh'' ) I Ir �Zervfr-)n , (,C) November 30th 2010 C.E. "Chip" Vincent (Planning Director), attention of Gerald Wasser (Associate Planner) Renton City Hall- a Floor 105 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-3232 Dear C_ E_ "Chip" Vincent (Planning Director), attention of Gerald Wasser (Associate Planner), Renton Municipal Code (4-4-100.6.a) regulates the letter height for signs in the Renton Downtown Core. I am requesting a modification via (4-4-10011.9) so my business may be located (i) and assist in. the economic development of my community. (ii) I had alogo created for me by an accomplished graphic designer and have used this logo on all of my marketing materials for Brag Hair Salon. The logo is a hand -drawn script of the word "Brag" and a small header with the words "hair salon" (attached). The letter "B" exceeds the allowed limit of 24" but the "F" and the aa" are well below the allowed amount at 12" in height, and the "g" sits at almost exactly 24". (All exact measurements are indicated on page 2 of this letter.) I am afraid if I shrink the logo so the °B" falls within the 24" limit it will prohibit patrons from being able to properly read the sign, witch would be a detriment to my new business. If I were to change the logo all together I would be out hundreds of dollars n marketing materials as weft as the cost for my graphic designer to create it. i feel having the logo on the sign is necessary to properly brand my business and make it identifiable to customers who have been reached by our marketing materials I am a new business owner and was unaware of the sign regulations in the Downtown Core, although I realize ignorance to the rules is not an excuse, I purchased a sign after reading the Sign Permit thoroughly and although it mentioned other rules for signs- the letter height limit was not indicated leading me to believe that there was no rule. The sign is set to be hung next to my door, under an awning, in the same place where the previous business' sign was hung_ In closing, I hope you will approve my request for a modification so I may better distinguish my business to the community. Thank You and Si ely, f Karly Schulner� r Owner of Brae Hair Salon rte&6 _� I I { 3-V�' \ . I %, Q 3i-4 Printed: 12-01-2010 Payment Made: ITY OF RENTON 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA10-083 12101/2010 01:21 PM Total Payment: 103.00 Current Payment Made to the Following Items: Receipt Number: Payee: KARLYN SCHULNER Trans Account Code Description Amount 3080 503.000000.004.322 Technology Fee 3.00 5022 000.000000.007.345 Variance Fees 100.00 Payments made for this receipt Trans Method Description Amount Payment Check #1004 103.00 Account Balances Trans Account Code Description Balance Due ------ 3021 ------------------ 303.000000.020.345 ------------------------------ Park Mitigation Fee --------------- .00 3080 503.000000.004.322 Technology Fee .00 5006 000.000000.007.345 Annexation Fees .00 5007 000.000000.011.345 Appeals/Waivers .00 5008 000-000000.007.345 Binding Site/Short Plat .00 5009 000.000000.007.345 Conditional Use Fees .00 5010 000.000000.007.345 Environmental Review .00 5011 000.000000.007.345 Prelim/Tentative Plat .00 5012 000-000000.007.345 Final Plat .00 5013 000.000000.007-345 PUD .00 5014 000.000000.007.345 Grading & Filling Fees .00 5015 000.000000.007.345 Lot Line Adjustment 00 5016 000.000000.007.345 Mobile Home Parks .00 5017 000.000000.007.345 Rezone .00 5018 000.000000.007.345 Routine Vegetation Mgmt .00 5019 000.000000.007.345 Shoreline Subst Dev .00 5020 000.000000.007.345 Site Plan Approval .00 5021 000.000000.007.345 Temp Use, Hobbyk, Fence .00 5022 000.000000.007.345 Variance Fees .00 5024 000.000000.007.345 Conditional Approval Fee .00 5036 000.000000.007.345 Comprehensive Plan Amend .00 5909 000.000000.002.341 Booklets/EIS/Copies .00 5941 000.000000.007.341 Maps (Taxable) .00 5954 650.237.00.00.0000 DO NOT USE - USE 3954 .00 5998 000.000000.000.231 Tax .00 Remaining Balance Due: $0.00 R1005235