HomeMy WebLinkAboutD_Art Exemption_181016.pdfPLANNING 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:
Boom Boom Kirkman Mural
October 16, 2018
LUA18-000645, AE
Jessie Kotarski, Admin Secretary I
OWNER:Malhotra LLC
811 S 3rd St
Renton, WA 98055
CONTACT:Chip Vincent
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98407
LOCATION:819 S 3RD ST
DESCRIPTION:Boom Boom Kirkman Mural, as shown in the attached Exhibit. The
mural location is the south wall of a building that fronts the
southwest corner of S. 3rd Street and Wells Avenue . The south
wall is prominently located just north of the Post Office , just south
of S. 3rd Street (Downtown’s main street ), and adjacent to
numerous popular cafes including Melrose Grill, Marianna
Ristorante, Cedar River Smokehouse Barbecue, and Common
Ground Coffee & Cupcakes. At the foot of the wall is a recent
landscape art installation by the Arts Commission , completed as
part of its award-winning Galvanizing Arts Project .
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:
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 theron for business advertising purposes.
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thereon for business advertising purposes.
DocuSign Envelope ID: C49F2B37-63EA-4141-8FCD-E5D439E3124B
City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Sign Code Regulations for an Object of Art
Boom Boom Kirkman Mural LUA18-000645, AE
An exemption from the sign code regulations for an object of art is hereby Approved on the proposed project.
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
DateJennifer Henning, Planning Director
October 16, 2018
Appeals of this exemption must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2018, 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.
Attachments:Mural
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Exhibit - Mural
DocuSign Envelope ID: C49F2B37-63EA-4141-8FCD-E5D439E3124B
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DocuSign Envelope ID: C49F2B37-63EA-4141-8FCD-E5D439E3124B