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Home My WebLink AboutD_Penney_Lofts_Public_Art_Exemption_200914PLANNING DIVISION CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM SIGN CODE REGULATIONS FOR AN OBJECT OF ART DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATE: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT MANAGER: Penney Lofts Public Art Exemption September 14, 2020 LUA20-000211, AE Jill Ding, Senior Planner OWNER: Dave Smith PO Box 9606 Seattle, WA 98109 LOCATION: 700 S 3RD ST DESCRIPTION: The applicant is applying for a Public Art Exemption for artwork proposed on the Penney Lofts building. On July 9, 2020 the applicant received a grant from the Renton Arts Commission in the amount of $9,196 for the installation of 4 56 sq. ft. semi-permanent framed art displays to be located on the second story of the S 3rd Street facade of the building. 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 Munic ipal 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: 1. Sited in a manner as to be readily accessible to pedestrians for passive viewing; 2. Sited in a manner so as not to unduly divert the attention of motorists from the roadway; 3. Stationary and do not revolve or otherwise move; 4. Not illuminated; 5. In good taste and reasonably reflect acceptable community values; 6. Of sufficient durability so as to have a life expectancy of at least ten (10) years; 7. 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. An exemption from the sign code regulations for an object of art is hereby Approved on the proposed project. Page 1 of 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: D8C03634-9506-481B-8242-A8D6A8005B8D City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Sign Code Regulations for an Object of Art Penney Lofts Public Art Exemption LUA20-000211,AE SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION: Date Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Appeals of this exemption must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 28, 2020, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 425-430-6510. Due to Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 20-25 (“Stay Home, Stay Healthy”), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, appeals must be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. The appeal fee, normally due at the time an appeal is submitted, will be collected at a future date. 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 Clerk’s Office, cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. If the situation changes such that the City Clerk’s Office is open when you file your appeal, you have the option of filing the appeal in person. Attachments: Sign Plan Art Commission Grant Approval Letter Email request from Jessie Kotarski Page 2 of 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: D8C03634-9506-481B-8242-A8D6A8005B8D 9/14/2020 | 2:18 PM PDT DocuSign Envelope ID: D8C03634-9506-481B-8242-A8D6A8005B8D Renton Municipal Arts Commission Renton City Hall 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057 July 9, 2020 Dave Smith Penney Lofts LLC 700 S 3rd St Renton, WA 98057 Re: Renton Municipal Arts Commission 2020 Art Grant Award Dear Dave, It is my pleasure to inform you that the Renton Municipal Arts Commission has approved a grant of $9,196 to support the installation of (4) semi-permanent framed art displays on the 3rd Street façade of the building located at 700 S 3rd St. The grant has been awarded with the following stipulations:  The Renton Municipal Arts Commission requests to be involved in the selection of art. The Arts Commission meets the first Tuesday of every month. Please submit art work for selection approval before installation.  The art will require a Sign/Art Exemption permit, to be obtained by the property owner through the City’s Planning Department.  For all future updates or potential swapping of the semi-permanent art will be at the expense of the property owner.  The art will be owned and maintained by the property owner. We look forward to working with you in the selection of art for the project, and appreciate your support of the arts in our community. Please contact Jessie Kotarski at 425-430-7271 or arts@rentonwa.gov if you have questions about your grant. Thank you for your efforts to support the Renton Municipal Arts Commission mission “to inspire and promote community involvement in the arts through exposure, education, and participation.” Sincerely, Mary Clymer by JK Mary Clymer, Chair Renton Municipal Arts Commission DocuSign Envelope ID: D8C03634-9506-481B-8242-A8D6A8005B8D From: Vanessa Dolbee Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2020 5:49 AM To: Jill Ding Cc: Jessie Kotarski Subject: FW: Penney Lofts: Mural proposal for "art exemption" Attachments: 2020 Penney Lofts Grant Award Letters.pdf; Penney Lofts selected art.jpg; Penney Lofts Master Application.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Jill, Could you work with Jessie on the mural proposal and art exemption below and attached. Thank you, Vanessa Dolbee Planning Director City of Renton | 425-430-7314 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA, 98057 From: Jessie Kotarski <JKotarski@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 1:25 PM To: Vanessa Dolbee <VDolbee@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: Penney Lofts: Mural proposal for "art exemption" Hello Vanessa (and congratulations on the promotion!!! …this may not even be a question I am supposed to send to you anymore :-P). Can you help me process another exemption for an Arts Commission funded project in downtown Renton? Here is the information for the proposed mural: - Artist Information: o Troy Gua, Seattle artist selected by the property owner. The project received a grant award from the Arts Commission (award letter attached for reference). - Selected art attached (4 “pop hybrid” pieces voted on and approved by the Arts Commission). - Photos of the proposed location (below): 700 S 3rd St (south wall facing S 3rd St) - Master Application (signed by property owner). DocuSign Envelope ID: D8C03634-9506-481B-8242-A8D6A8005B8D Let me know if you need anything else! ~Jessie Jessie Kotarski Economic Development Specialist City of Renton | 1055 S. Grady Way, 6th Floor | Renton WA 98057 jkotarski@rentonwa.gov| Phone: 425.430.7271 DocuSign Envelope ID: D8C03634-9506-481B-8242-A8D6A8005B8D