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Home My WebLink AboutReport 010 0 CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: October 8, 2010 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy M Tucker Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City C'Iprk'S nffirp. Project Name: Fairwood Martial Arts Sign Modification LUA (file) Number: LUA-10-061, MOD Cross -References: AKA's: Project Manager: Rocale Timmons Acceptance Date: August 24, 2010 i Applicant: John Kay € Owner: Same as applicant Contact: Same as applicant PID Number: ERC Decision Date: i ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Approval: September 16, 2010 Appeal Period Ends: September 30, 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 RMC 4-3-1003.c.iii - Minimum Standards for Districts 'C' and 'D' - in order to install an illuminated cabinet sign, for Fairwood Martial Arts, on the exterior wall above the Cascade Village Shopping Center storefront. Location: 17138 116th Avenue SE Comments: Denis Law Ma or City 0 } r Y i ( [` Department of Community and Economic Development Alex Pietsch, Administrator September 16, 2010 John Kay Fairwood Martial Arts 17138 116" Ave SE Renton, WA 98058 SUBJECT: Fairwood Martial Arts Sign Modification Request 17138116th Ave SE File No. LUA10-061, MOD Dear Mr. Kay, This letter is sent in response to your August 24th request (attached) for modifications from. the City's Urban Design regulations (RMC 4-3-100). Summary of Request The applicant has requested a modification from RMC 4-3-100J.1.c.iii, Minimum Standards for Districts 'C' and 'D'. The modification has been requested in order to install an illuminated cabinet sign, for Fairwood Martial Arts, on the exterior wall above the Cascade Village Shopping Center storefront. The subject site is zoned Commercial Arterial (CA) and is located within Design District 'D'. The martial arts storefront is located within a building that contains multiple storefronts, each with an existing cabinet sign. Analysis Section 4-4-100L allows the Planning Director to grant modifications from the Urban Design Standards and Regulations, provided the modification meets the following criteria of RMC 4-9- 2500, Modification Procedures ('a' -'e'), along with the additional design criteria of RMC 4-3- 1000 (`f - j'): a. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound engineering judgment; and The requested modification meets the objectives and safety, function, environmental protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements. b. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity; and The requested Fairwood Martial Arts illuminated cabinet sign would not injure other properties in the vicinity. It is consistent with the style and appearance of other signs on the subject building. Renton City Hall • 1055 South Grady Way 9 Renton, Washington 98057 * rentonwa.gov Mr. John Kay Fairwood Martial Arts Sign Modification September 16, 2010 C. Conform to the intent and purpose of the Code; and The proposed sign does not conform to the Design District `D' standard which prohibits illuminated cabinet signs. The intent of the design standards for signage is to: provide a means of identifying and advertising businesses; provide directional assistance; encourage signs. that are both clear and of appropriate scale for the project; encourage quality signage that contributes to the character of the City; and create color and interest. The proposed sign conforms to the intent and purpose of the Design District `D' standards for signage by providing a sign that is both clear and of appropriate scale for the Cascade Village Shopping Center. In addition the sign is made of quality materials that contribute to the character of the shopping center and the surrounding area. d. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended; and The proposed illuminated cabinet sign is justified for use as advertisement for the Fairwood Martial Arts center. e. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity; and The sign proposal is of an appropriate scale and does not create adverse impact to other properties. f. The project as a whole meets the intent of the minimum standards and guidelines in subsections F, F, G, H, I, J, and K of the design regulations; See discussion under criterion "a." above. g. The requested modification meets the intent of the applicable design standard; and See discussion under criterion "a." above. h. The modification will not have a detrimental effect on nearby properties and the City as a whole; and See discussion under criterion "b." above. L The deviation manifests high quality design; and See discussion under criterion "a." above j. The modification will enhance the pedestrian environment on the abutting and/or adjacent streets and/or pathways. Not applicable. Decision The sign modification for Fairwood Martial Arts is hereby approved. Appeal Process: Appeals of this administrative decision must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. September 30, 2010. Appeals must be filed in writing, together with the required ' Mr. John Kay Fairwood Martial Arts Sign Modification September 16, 2010 $250.00 application fee, with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of Renton Municipal Code Section 4-5-110.8. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510, If you have questions regarding this decision feel free to contact Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner, at (425) 430-7219. Sincerely, ��J� - +�yp Viwe 1�lb incen , irec or Date Planning Division cc: Suzanne Dale Estey, Economic Development Director Jennifer Henning, Planning Manager Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner Donna Locher,.Lead Code Compliance Inspector Yellow File 0 Fairwood Martial Arts August 20, 2010 Mr. Chip Vincent Planning Director City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Re: Proposed Modification of the minimum standards for a sign permit (5900136) Dear Mr_ Vincent: 17938 116th AVE SE Renton, WA 98058 (425) 255-8144 .4a Q �oiLrsi ON We have submitted a sign permit application (5100136), which was rejected because "Illuminated cabinet signs are prohibited". We are, therefore, requesting a proposed modification of the minimum standards for a sign permit within the Urban Design District for a sign at our business -- Fairwood Martial Arts — at Cascade Village Shopping Center located at 17138 Ile AVE SE, Renton, WA 98058 for the following reasons: 1. The project as a whole meets the intent of the minimum standards and guidelines in subsections E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, and E7 of the design regulations; 2. The requested modification meets the intent and guidelines of the applicable design standards; 3. The modification will not have a detrimental effect on nearby properties and the City as a whole; 4. The deviation manifests high quality design; and 5. The modification will enhance the pedestrian environment on the abutting and/or adjacent streets and/or pathways. 6. The sign is uniform in design and colors and shall match all the other pre-existing tenant signs. 7. There are no abutting commercial properties with different existing signs that would create a non-uniform appearance_ For these reasons we request a modification to the Urban Design District sign regulations for the Fairwood Martial Arts sign and hope our request is approved. Please do not hesitate to tali with any questions (425-255-8144 or 253-630-4087)_ Thank you. Sincerely, John A Kay Fairwood Martial arts cc Ms Jennifer Henning, AICP Planning Manager �- 0 i CITY OF R,ENTON "u Plan Review Comments Permit Number: s I oo 136 Item 1: PLANNING COMMENTS: ROCALE TIMMONS 425-430-7219 1. Illuminated cabinet signs are prohibited. Please revise accordingly. s v 9L O Apo r€ C t N m w ES L o s v 9L O Fa F-�f9u�L � C t N m ES L c E p G o� u dE E a w a o a` O N CITY OF atr,Iuv REcEIVED AUG .242010 80Q)tNa t)rvfsjoty O Fa F-�f9u�L � CITY OF atr,Iuv REcEIVED AUG .242010 80Q)tNa t)rvfsjoty r z� � N 444444 c a J o ° o a d J Ali i L a m 3S 3A`d 449LL (D z J_ m RErCEIVRENTED AUG 2 4 2010 SOLDWo DfVfsiON Lu U) a) IL � S r _ T C Z w 0 ,Z Printed: 08-24-2010 Payment Made CITY OF RENTON 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA10-061 08/24/2010 04:03 PM Total Payment: 100.00 Current Payment Made to the Following Items: Receipt Number: Payee: JOHN AND RICKI KAY Trans Account Code Description Amount ------------------------ ---------------------------------------------- 5022 000.000000.007.345 Variance Fees 100.00 Payments made for this receipt Trans Method Description Amount ---------- ------------------------------------ --------------- Payment Check #3978 100.00 Account Balances Trans Account Code Description Balance Due 3021 303.000000.020.345 Park Mitigation Fee .00 5006 000.345.81.00.0002 Annexation Fees .00 5007 000.345.81.00.0003 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 007.345.81.00.005 Comprehensive Plan Amend .00 5909 000.000000.002.341 Booklets/EIS/Copies .00 5941 007.341.50.00.000 Maps (Taxable) .00 5954 650.237.00.00.0000 DO NOT USE - USE 3954 .00 5955 000.05.519.90.42.1 Postage .00 5998 000.000000.000.231 Tax .00 Remaining Balance Due: $0.00 R1003777 yT;. .� / \ $ Project Name: Project Size: Location of Site: PROJECT NARRATIVE: FAITH TEMPLE 5,276.75 sq.ft. Ground Cover 7,007 sq.ft. total 300 South Third Street Renton, Washington 98005 Land Use Permit Temporary Use, Type II Zoning: CD Current Use: Funeral Home -. Improvements: None existing or proposed Special Site Features: None Proposed Use: Religious Facility/Church Tree Removal: None Any Aux. Facilities: None Legal Description: Tobin H H -D C #37 W 125 ft. of S 150 ft. of that portion of .Henry H. Tobin DC LY N of S. 3"d Street in Renton and E of Shattuck Avenue less 4 ft. of 146 ft. thereof. Site Access: North from S. 3rd. Ave. to East side of siteiexits West onto Shattuck Ave. S./Enter North parking area from E. Shattuck Ave. to parking and exit East to adjacent site. SITE PLAN SCALE: 4» =-- 20'-0" FAITH TEMPLE 300 SOUTH 3rd.STREET RENTON, WASHINGTON SITE AREA: 27,666 sq.ft. STRUCTURE AREA: Ground Cover: 5,267.75 sq.ft. Lot Coverage: 19 percent Total Building Area: 7,007 sgJr moo 00 Cn 00 COO a City of Rti Planning Division AUG 3 0 U1 SO)iLGC`�'�VE REVISIONS: NO. DATE: DATE: August 27, 2010 SHEET NO: u7 �4 z z City of Rti Planning Division AUG 3 0 U1 SO)iLGC`�'�VE REVISIONS: NO. DATE: DATE: August 27, 2010 SHEET NO: