HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_Sunset_Area_Community_Geometric_Mural_Public_Art_Exemption_201118_v1.pdfDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION
FROM SIGN CODE REGULATIONS
FOR AN OBJECT OF ART
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT MANAGER:
OWNER:
APPLICANT/CONTACT:
PROJECT LOCATION:
November 19, 2020
LUA20-000277, AE
Sunset Area Community Geometric Mural
Angelea Weihs, Associate Planner
Noh Ki W / 2808 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056
Jessie Kotarski / City of Renton, Economic Development
Specialist / 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
2808 NE 10th St, Renton, WA 98056
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Renton is formally requesting a Public Art
Exemption for a new mural located at 2808 NE 10th St (Parcel number 7227900093) in the
Sunset neighborhood. The proposed mural will be located on the southeast façade of the
existing one-story retail building located at the northwest corner of NE 10th St and Jefferson
Ave NE. The mural would occupy the majority of the southeast building elevation up along
Jefferson Ave NE. On August 4, 2020, the project received a grant award from the Renton
Municipal Arts Commission (Attachment B). The mural was designed by Marsha Rollinger
from Equinox Art & Design. Mary Clymer, also from Equinox Art & Design, will be assisting
with the painting. The mural includes painting a limited four-color palette with geometric
diamond shapes in contrasting colors that is designed to accent the diamond shadow blocks
on the existing building that was built in 1961 (Attachment C). The community was invited to
help paint the lower diamonds while socially distancing.
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.
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Sign Code for an Object of Art
Sunset Area Community Geometric Mural LUA20-000277, AE
DATE OF PERMIT: November 19, 2020 Page 2 of 2
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.
DECISION: An exemption from the sign code regulations for an object
of art is hereby Approved on the proposed project.
DATE OF DECISION ON LAND USE ACTION:
SIGNATURE:
________________________________________________________ ________________
Vanessa Dolbee, Planning Director Date
The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14
days of the decision date.
APPEALS: This exemption will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing
Examiner on or before 5:00 PM on December 3, 2020. An appeal of the decision must be filed
within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). 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 i s 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: A) Sunset Neighborhood Mural Proposal (email request from Jessie Kotarski), B)
Art Commission Grant Approval (Renton Municipal Arts Commission Minutes dated August 4,
2020) and C) Sunset Geometric Mural Project Design
D_Sunset_Area_Community_Geometric_Mural_Public_Art_Exemption
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From: Jessie Kotarski <JKotarski@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 1:05 PM
To: Vanessa Dolbee <VDolbee@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Sunset Neighborhood: Mural proposal for "art exemption"
Hello Vanessa! I am requesting another exemption for an Arts Commission funded project, this one in
the Sunset neighborhood. Here is the information for the proposed mural:
-Artist Information:
o Marsha Rollinger dba Equinox Art & Design, a Renton-artist. The project received a
grant award from the Arts Commission (meeting minutes from August with the approval
of the grant are attached for reference).
-The selected and approved design is attached.
-Photos of the proposed location (below): 2808 NE 10th St (southeast wall facing Jefferson Ave
NE)
-(I am *still* waiting for the signed Master application. It has been signed, but has not yet made
it’s way back to my desk. I will forward when I receive it).
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
ATTACHMENT A
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RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 (via Zoom)
Members Present: Bill Huls, Brianna Burroughs, Christie Randolph, Dave Samek, Kaie Wise, Kiley Thornton,
Masha Rollinger, Mary Clymer, Neil Sheesley, Susan Jessick
Staff Present:
Jessie Kotarski, RMAC Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Henning, Planning Director, CED
Guests:
Amelia Ossorio, prospective Youth Arts Commission
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by RMAC Chair, Mary Clymer at 6:02 pm.
Introduction of Guests:
Amelia Ossorio is a local high school student interested in pursuing the position of youth Commissioner with the
Arts Commission. Amelia is 16 years old and has been involved in Renton arts for as long as she can remember.
At the age of 8, Amelia volunteered to sell handmade buttons at Happy Delusions in Downtown Renton and is a
firm believer that art has the power to change, uplift and inspire a community.
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made to approve the minutes from the July 2020 meeting. MSC (Neil/Bill)
Grants Committee Update:
The Grants Committee made the recommendation to the Commission to approve funding for the
following applicants:
Hydrant Art – $9,600 to add an additional 32 hydrants to current inventory in South Renton
neighborhood’s hydrant art program
o 14 hydrants along S. 3rd St
o 18 hydrants along S. 2nd St and between S. 2nd & S. 3rd
Renton Civic Theatre Lighting Replacement - $15,000 in matching funds to support the theatre’s
application for a Building for the Arts grant to update the building’s lighting system.
o Stipulations: Dispersal contingent on securing required matching funds to qualify for The
Building for the Arts grant.
Sunset Mural – $12,846.49 for the design and installation of a community mural in the Sunset
neighborhood.
o Stipulations: Property owner will clean and prepare the wall for the mural
Black Lives Matter Mural – The Owl Project has applied for support for a project to celebrate
Black Lives Matter. The project was posed as a street mural. The city’s Public Works department
has indicated a street may not be feasible for the project and the requested budget for the
project was not clear or confirmed. The Grants Committee is recommending a letter of support
for the project and pending financial support once the project details are more clear.
Creative Kids Contest – $2,975 to support a visual arts & creative writing contest for youth 12 to
18.
A motion was made and approved to grant funds and support for the five applicants as recommended by
the Grants Committee. MSC (Christie/Kaie)
The meeting adjourned at 7:27pm. ATTACHMENT B
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ATTACHMENT C
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