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Home My WebLink AboutD_AdminDecision_v2DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT D_AdminDecision_v2 PLANNING DIVISION PUBLIC ART EXEMPTION EVALUATION FORM & DECISION DATE OF DECISION: October 12, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: LUA22-000331 PROJECT NAME: Wasatch Premier Burnett LLC Mural PROJECT MANAGER: Andrew Van Gordon, Associate Planner OWNER: Wasatch Premier Burnett LLC 595 S Riverwoods PKWY, #400, Logan, UT 84321 PROJECT LOCATION: 339 Burnett Ave S (Parcel 7839300305) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Wasatch Premier Burnett LLC is requesting a Public Art Exemption to allow a mural to be painted on a western exterior wall of the apartment building located at 339 Burnett Ave S (Parcel 7839300305). The design concept by artist Will Schlough involves a mural showing two (2) pileated woodpeckers decorating a forest neighborhood in the trees with bistro lights (Attachment 1). The mural will be located at the intersection of S 4th St and an alley; it will be oriented towards the alley and be visible from S 4th St (Attachment 2). The design was approved by the Renton Municipal Arts Commission on June 15, 2022, for a $7,000 grant (Attachment 3). The mural will be 27 feet long by 14 feet tall (27’x14’) and be painted with Sherwin Williams Resilience Exterior Paint which will last at least 10 years (Attachment 4). 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 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4AF75BAC-83AF-4E3A-95B4-297AD71C9259 City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption From Sign Code for an Object of Art Wasatch Premier Burnett LLC Mural LUA22- 000331000331 Permit Date: October 12, 2022 Page 2 of 2 D_AdminDecision_v2 Staff Response: Criteria a through g have been met based on materials submitted with the application and those items listed as Attachments 1 through 4. DECISION: An exemption from the sign code regulations for an object of art is hereby Approved. 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 October 26, 2022. 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 the ongoing state of emergency enacted by Governor’s Proclamation 20-28.14 (and as amended), the City Clerk’s Office is working remotely. For that reason, 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. 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. Attachments: Attachment 1: Mural Design Attachment 2: Project Description Attachment 3: Arts Commission Decision Attachment 4: Mural Dimensions DocuSign Envelope ID: 4AF75BAC-83AF-4E3A-95B4-297AD71C9259 10/12/2022 | 3:17 PM PDT 405 N 115th St. Seattle, WA 98133  willschlough@gmail.com  603.686.6175  willschlough.com   1 of 3 Burnett Station Mural  Initial Designs April, 2022 DocuSign Envelope ID: 4AF75BAC-83AF-4E3A-95B4-297AD71C9259 405 N 115th St. Seattle, WA 98133  willschlough@gmail.com  603.686.6175  willschlough.com Forest Lights  2 of 3 In this second design, two pileated woodpeckers carry out the task of decorating this forest neighborhood with bistro lights. The design creates a whimsical narrative, adding lots of depth to the space, while also presenting a friendly, forest neighborhood in the trees. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4AF75BAC-83AF-4E3A-95B4-297AD71C9259 405 N 115th St. Seattle, WA 98133  willschlough@gmail.com  603.686.6175  willschlough.com 3 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 4AF75BAC-83AF-4E3A-95B4-297AD71C9259 1 Andrew Van Gordon From:Jessie Kotarski Sent:Tuesday, September 6, 2022 1:37 PM To:Andrew Van Gordon Subject:Burnett Station Apartments: Mural proposal for "art exemption" Attachments:Burnett Station Apartments_Mural Design_Will Schlough.pdf Hello Andrew! I am requesting an exemption for an Arts Commission funded project (similar to the Evergreen City Ballet permit you recently helped process; please let me know if this needs to go to someone else). Here is the information for the proposed mural: - Artist Information: o Will Schlough. The project received a grant award from the Arts Commission. - The RMAC selected and approved design is attached. - Photos of the proposed location (below): 339 Burnett Ave S (west wall facing the alley) - (We are waiting for the signed Master application, and will forward when it has been received). DocuSign Envelope ID: 4AF75BAC-83AF-4E3A-95B4-297AD71C9259 2 Let me know if you need anything else! ~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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 4AF75BAC-83AF-4E3A-95B4-297AD71C9259 Renton Municipal Arts Commission Renton City Hall 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057 June 15, 2022 Tessa Mitchell Burnett Station Apartments 339 Burnett Ave S Renton, WA 98057 Re: Renton Municipal Arts Commission 2022 Art Grant Award Dear Tessa, It is my pleasure to inform you that the Renton Municipal Arts Commission has approved an award of $7,000 for the Downtown Mural as proposed in your grant application. We look forward to working with you on this community-based art project and to assist where we can with planning and promotion. We appreciate your support of the arts in our community. Your contract will be drafted by city staff and forwarded to you electronically for review in the coming weeks. Please review your contract carefully to understand the requirements for reimbursement. Please place the Renton Municipal Arts Commission name and logo on all promotional materials and recognition of the project. Please contact Jessie Kotarski at 425-430-7271 or via email at 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, Bill Huls, Vice Chair Renton Municipal Arts Commission RECEIVED PLANNING DIVISION 09/13/2022 AVanGordon DocuSign Envelope ID: 4AF75BAC-83AF-4E3A-95B4-297AD71C9259 1 Andrew Van Gordon From:Tessa Mitchell <imitchell@netwasatch.com> Sent:Monday, September 12, 2022 11:16 AM To:Andrew Van Gordon Subject:RE: PSUB22-000322 Wasatch Premier Burnett, LLC Mural Attachments:burnett-mural-design.pdf; MX-B376W_20220429_180138.pdf; Burnett Station Apts_Grant Award letter.pdf Hi Andrew, Please see the attached:  Mural design  Application to the Arts Commission  Approval of grant The mural size is approximately 27’x14’ which will take up the entire back alley wall (see first attachment). I confirmed with the muralist, he is using a high grade exterior paint that will meet that expectation for at least 10 years. It is Sherwin Williams-Resilience Exterior Paint. I am an authorized representative of the owner. I am awaiting a signed letter reflecting that information, to send to you. To avoid confusion, my legal name is Ingrid Tessa Mitchell. I use my middle name and only go by Tessa. Thanks, Tessa Tessa Mitchell, CAM® Community Manager Metropolitan Collection Burnett Station |Metropolitan Place |Revo225 339 Burnett Ave South Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-357-7203 imitchell@netwasatch.com www.metropolitanisyourhome.com WE ARE HIRING FOR A LEASING AGENT! Please review us on google! From: Andrew Van Gordon <AVanGordon@rentonwa.gov> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 8:37 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4AF75BAC-83AF-4E3A-95B4-297AD71C9259 2 To: Tessa Mitchell <imitchell@netwasatch.com> Subject: PSUB22-000322 Wasatch Premier Burnett, LLC Mural Hello, I am Andrew Van Gordon and am a planner with the City of Renton. I will be the project manager for this proposal. Please see pre-screen comments below. Master Application  The Affidavit of Ownership indicates that Ingrid Tessa Mitchell is both the owner and the authorized representative. It appears that Ms. Mitchell is acting as representative for the property owner but is not the owner of the property. Please provide proof of authorization from Wasatch Premier Burnett LLC that Ingrid Tessa Mitchell can act as authorized representative. Exemption Criteria  One of the criteria for exemption is that the design be of sufficient durability so as to have a life expectancy of at least 10 years. Please identify how the mural will meet this requirement. Renton Municipal Arts Commission  Please provide the application packet and grant award recognition from the Arts Commission. Drawings  Please provide the dimensions of the mural. Please find attached the pre-submittal waiver form. ANDREW VAN GORDON, Associate Planner City of Renton | CED | Planning Division 1055 S Grady Way | 6th Floor | Renton, WA 98057 Virtual Permit Center | Online Applications and Inspections (425) 430-7286 | avangordon@rentonwa.gov DocuSign Envelope ID: 4AF75BAC-83AF-4E3A-95B4-297AD71C9259