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Home My WebLink AboutLUA-05-132DEPARTMENT OF C"'IYIMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MINOR MODIFICATION OF lUAOS-132, V-A ARMONDO·S SIGN VARIANCE ~ APPROVAL D DENIAL EVALUATION FORM & DECISION PROJECT NAME: Armondo's Cafe Italiano Sign Variance Modification PROJECT NUMBER: LUA-05-132, V-A, MOD PROJECT MANAGER: Vanessa Dolbee, Se~r Planner APPLICANT: Sara Luca, Project Manager Insignia Sign, Inc. INITIALJDATE ZONING DESIGNATION: Center Downtown (CD) PROJECT LOCATION: 310 Wells Avenue S SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant has requested to modify the approved Armondo's Cafe sign to make the sign "their own" by painting the side a different color, update the graphics to represent the new business, Marianna's Ristorante, downsize the illumination, and update the neon letters to be LED. The original Armondo's sign would be used and would not changes is size and/or location. Project Description: ANALYSIS OF REQUEST: On November 14, 2005 the City of Renton issued a variance for the Armondo's Cafe Italiano Sign. Following the variance approval, the approved sign was installed for Armondo's Cafe. Since 2005 Armondo's Cafe has closed and a new restaurant, Marianna's Ristorante, has moved into the commercial space. Marianna's Ristorante has requested to utilize the Armondo's sign to advertise for their business, with minor changes to represent the new business. The minor changes to the approved sign include a new sign face in the circular portion along the top of the sign, new letters which spell out IIMarianna" on the front and back face of the sign and new letters that spell out IIRistorante * Pizzeria * Bar" on the side of the sign. The proposal would not change the size, height, location, or configuration of the approved Armondo's Cafe sign. Pursuant to RMC 4-4-100D.6.b.ii, conforming signs and sign structures may be utilized by a new tenant or owner. The tenant or owner shall submit a sign permit application to confirm the conformity of the sign and sign structures. The 2005 approved variance application resulted in the approval of the original Armondo's Cafe sign, therefore making the sign a IIconforming" DEPARTMENT OF CuMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MINOR MODIFICATION OF LUAOS-132, V-A ARMON DO'S SIGN VARIANCE PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: PROJECT MANAGER: APPLICANT: ZONING DESIGNATION: PROJECT LOCATION: ~ APPROVAL D DENIAL EVALUATION FORM & DECISION Armondo's Cafe Italiano Sign Variance Modification LUA-05-132, V-A, MOD Vanessa Dolbee, Senior Planner Sara Lucas, Project Manager Insignia Sign, Inc. Center Downtown (CD) 310 Wells Avenue S SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant has requested to modify the approved Armondo's Cafe sign to make the sign "their own" by painting the side a different color, update the graphics to represent the new business, Marianna's Ristorante, downsize the illumination, and update the neon letters to be LED. The original Armondo's sign would be used and would not changes is size and/or location. Project Description: ANALYSIS OF REQUEST: On November 14,2005 the City of Renton issued a variance for the Armondo's Cafe Italiano Sign. Following the variance approval, the approved sign was installed for Armondo's Cafe. Since 2005 Armondo's Cafe has closed and a new restaurant, Marianna's Ristorante, has moved into the commercial space. Marianna's Ristorante has requested to utilize the Armondo's sign to advertise for their business, with minor changes to represent the new business. The minor changes to the approved sign include a new sign face in the circular portion along the top of the sign, new letters which spell out "Marianna" on the front and back face of the sign and new letters that spell out "Ristorante * Pizzeria * Bar" on the side of the sign. The proposal would not change the size, height, location, or configuration of the approved Armondo's Cafe sign. Pursuant to RMC 4-4-100D.6.b.ii, conforming signs and sign structures may be utilized by a new tenant or owner. The tenant or owner shall submit a sign permit application to confirm the conformity of the sign and sign structures. The 2005 approved variance application resulted in the approval of the original Armondo's Cafe sign, therefore making the sign a "conforming" City of Renton Department of JUnity and Economic Development Armondo's Cafe Italiano Sign Variance Modification Report of April 2, 2013 Administra odification Request Report & Decision LUA-oS-132, V-A, MOD Page 2 of 3 sign. As such, the applicant is permitted to utilize the new sign. However, to ensure the same circumstances that applied to the original variance are the same with the new business a modification to the original variance request has been required. The applicant contends that the same circumstances exist for the new business, Marianna's Ristorante, as existed for Armondo's Cafe. Marianna's Ristorante has also relocated their restaurant from another part of Renton in hopes to attract more customers not only to their restaurant, but to the overall area, continuing in the revitalization of downtown Renton. The applicant contends that Marianna's Ristorante is now facing the same challenges that Armondo's Cafe faced in the "loss of visibility and familiarity of a prominent location" known to their customers for years. Staff has evaluated the justification provided with the original variance application and concurs with the application that the same circumstances exist for Marianna's Risotrante as existed for Armondo'sCafe. The building remains on the same roadways and the sign is necessary to compensate for the loss of visibility and to establish the new site. The sign would establish the identity of the restaurant in the new location. The sign would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone. The changes are the minimum necessary to represent the new business and the modifications would not amend the size, height, lo.cation, or configuration of the original approved Armondo's Cafe sign, therefore resulting in the minimum necessary to accomplish the desired purpose. Approval of the modification would not grant a special privilege, as the previous owner used the same sign to advertise their business. Because the same circumstances exist for Marianna's Ristorante as did for Armondo's Cafe, staff recommends approval of the variance modification to allow the change in paint color, circular graphic, and letters needed to identify the new business in the same commercial space subject to the same conditions applied to the original permit. DECISION The proposal satisfies all of the variance criteria listed in RMC 4-9-2S0B.5.a for approval of variances. Therefore, the modification ofthe sign variance, Project Number LUAOS-132, V-A, is approved and subject to the following conditions: CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant must obtain an Annual Right-of-Way Use Permit (RMC 4-4-100LS) and pay the associated annual fee. Based on the area of right-of~way use, the fee is-- determined to be $10 per year. The fee is payable yearly in advance. 2. The applicant shall provide sufficient public liability and property damage insurance with limits of not less than one hundred thousand dollars/three hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00/$300,000.00) to cover public liability and not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) to cover property damage. Copies of the insurance policy or policies must be furnished to the City with special endorsement in favor of the City within 30 days of the date of this decision. City of Renton Department of lunity and Economic Development Administra Armondo's Cafe Italiano Sign Variance Modification Report of April 2, 2013 'odification Request Report & Decision LUA-OS-132, V-A, MOD Page 3 of3 3. The applicant shall agree to sign and record a Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement approved by the City of Renton, prior to issuance of the sign permit. C.E. "Chip" Vincent, CEO Administrator ~ t ·z.t 26\3 Date The decision to approve the modification(s) will become final if not appealed in writing together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 on or before 5:00 pm, on April 16, 2013. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's office, Renton City Hall-i h Floor, (425) 430-6510. If you have any further questions regarding this decision, feel free to contact the project manager, Vanessa Dolbee, at (425) 430-7314 or vdolbee@rentonwa.gov. City Of r:' S:;ton P!q,;::;,-,:: =',V/Sion Scale = 1/16" = l' l ( {t.f!.1{1!f?j ~------------------------------~~--------------------------------~~ PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 325 Burnett Ave North Renton, WA 98057 '''' "., , ~A'~'" 1 ,.~. ~!i~tlaY\t\aS .. "~~;:~:;:I:~': -: -.. ~~:~;r .::Q.~~"A·~~A; ·.:.~~,t~lli7:,.~.rQ,~v'~, ," ' . '~·~;.'F' '~.~':":.},, -: W' ~f~f'f>~:~~~~'~Y~ f::, ~; 'f --:,.~ ..-. '''l:'t' '1 'l. , .",,:'~'~'. :.~~j;}; ~tt ~ ·~·,····it~1!;~· · .. ~;)i~j~\: SCOPE OF WORI(: . ---------. -_. -. -- -~ Sign A: install new vertical cabinet sign with halo-illuminated letters and round logo cabinet with vinyl graphics per specifications & mounting details on attached building elevation drawing. **Note: no change in size from old Armondo's sign** MAlUNG ADDRESS: PO BOX 2849 Renton, WA 98056 OFFICE: (425) 917-2109 FAX: (425) 917-2109 GC UCENSE: INSIGSI062QZ ELEC UCENSE: INSIGSI055JS CUSTOMER ~~ ofrenton,w;; D •• .., D ... 1uoaIa1 Page: 1 PROJECT ADDRESS: 310 Wells Ave S Renton, WA 98057 DATE: 2/25/13 Contact: Cindy Thomson cthomson@insigniasign.com Phone: 425-917-2109 1#7231501260 lSI Job #13-5590 Jurisdiction: Renton Zone: CD ~ ~ rr; ~ n~hiS is an original design and drawing created for U;;;u clusive use of the customer. Until transfer by u II rights are reserved and it is only to be used by customer in connection with this project. It is not to be reproduced in any manner without the express written approval of Insignia Sign, Inc. Construction or permitting conditions may cause a change in dimensions or specifications, Due to the printing process, colors may vary. .. ~ Side View Facing Intereect.ion of Welle Ave S & Houeer Way S }, . \~, '-.9 :J--- 2" Vinyl Letters Co "-~ Iil'EI!I UI~ Itio !1;J ~ .. ' .. ' !; Fl'f Scale: 3/4" = l' 3'11(.1 "" 1------41 "------l .J i' \) ..:--;:' '2,iJ,IV ~ v = ~-i7 lC) \ 'J 8· M • \,i ~--::.: l\, \----24"-------1 ~ -, " f'....... {,." ,,~ " J}t:""'-• t I , "'.... " ,Y', ...;-.. ' '\" ,~ ..• J l" . .,.,. ,\' ,I? "'~\} "". \" ") 41" Fluorescent Cabinet wI Flat Plex Faces • 12"x16" Steel Mounting Plates 16" Backlit LED Channel Letter 12" Backlit LED Channel Letter(s) 135"x12"x24" Alum. Cabinet SCOPE OF \/JORf<: Sign A: install new vertical cabinet sign in same location as old Armondo's Sign. Top portion of sign is 41 rr round neon- illuminated cabinet with white flat plex faces and first surface digitally printed graphics (orange laced background with black letter "Mrr and 3 rr letters reading Ristorante). Lower 24rr x 135rr pill-shaped aluminum cabinet is painted Cayenne to match SW #6881 with white LED halo- illuminated "Mariannarr letters mounted on each side and 2 rr non-illuminated vinyl letters reading "Ristorante Pizzeria Barrr down vertical side facing intersedion. Sign Square Footage = 50 (*No Change in size from old Armondo's sign). I Sign Mounting Details on Page 3 ('No Change from Armondo's sign mounting). Exi6ting Armondo'6 Sign Removed New Marianna'6 Sign i6 Exact Size "'~.-- 1~~If.~ PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 325 Burnett Ave North Renton, WA 9B057 MAlUNG ADDRESS: PO BOX 2849 Renton, WA 98056 OFFICE: (425) 917-2109 ~(425)917-2109 GC UCENSE: INSIGSI062QZ ELEC UCENSE: INSIGSI055JS CUSTOMER ~~ ofrenton,u.c D •• "" D.cIa ..... Page: 2 PROJECT ADDRESS: 310 Wells Ave S Renton, WA 98057 DATE: 2/25/13 Contad: Cindy Thomson dhomson@insigniasign.com Phone: 425-917-2109 Rl,arcel #7231501260 D; .~t#ob #13-5590 ~i5didion: Renton Zone: CD is an original design and drawing created for sive use of the customer. Until transfer by HiIJIIi~~.ri..qhts are reserved and it is only to be used connection with this project. It is not oi?reproduced in any manner without the express written approval of Insignia Sign, Inc. Construction or permitting conditions may cause a change in dimensions or specifications. Due to the printing process, colors may vary. .. '- I N I t!l~ Ii~ Not to Scale -Mounting 6hoW6 1 LED letter and partial cabinet view Aluminum Cabinet Top circle portion painted black with vinyl digital graphics & Lower pill-shaped portion painted cayenne with attached ')1 LED halo-lit letters 4" x 4" x 16" Steel Tube welded----------------------+------------+-----, to Plates (2 total) Spacer--------------------------------------------. Aluminum Face & Returns )i White LED Modules )it I u," Liquid Tig ht Cond u it Clear Plex Backing &;Ii W''l' "moo 1. .1 /I 7/ .----------12" x 16" x 3/8" Steel Plate welded to Tube (2 total) ,---------EIFS building facia with Plywood backing ,-______ U," thru-bolts with u," nuts & washers (4 total per plate) r;:-Wood Blocking "''Ow ""'JV ,,!;~ ",',"'p " "g;l """~ ;'1 \/ rElectriCal Junction Box 1l=IJ F ,-------Transformer Box to house Sloan LED power supplies j' 'Y I e><1 Disconnect Switch ( 7 ~~~ID Hl I~( :1 .-----------Conduit to Owner provided power supply .J:';: ,'-..-/' (, ..... -~) lz:: r:;;~l' L- ~~ ~ City Of Renton Planning DiViSion MAR 282013 /Rf ~«:;~U't.f~lQ) ( ~i!!!l1!!?J PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 325 Burnett Ave North Renton, WA 98057 MAlUNG ADDRESS: PO BOX 2849 Renton, WA 98056 ~CE:(425)917-2109 FAX: (425) 917-2109 GC UCENSE: INSlCiSI062QZ ELEC UCENSE: INSlCiSI055JS CUSTOMER ~ ofrenton,w:; .... , DecluuaIaI Page: 3 PROJECT ADDRESS: 310 Wells Ave S Renton, WA 98057 DATE: 2/25/13 Contact: Cindy Thomson cthomson@insigniasign.com Phone: 425-917-2109 Parcel #7231501260 151 Job #13-5590 Jurisdiction: Renton Zone: CD This is an original design and drawing created for the exclusive use of the customer. Until transfer by sale, ali rights are reserved and it is only to be used by customer in connection with this project It is not to be reproduced in any manner without the express written approval of Insignia Sign, Inc, Construction or permitting conditions may cause a change in dimensions or specifications, Due to the printing process, colors may vary. Project Name: Marianna Ristorante Address: 310 Wells Avenue S Date: 03/21/2013 RE: Modification to Variance #LUA-05-132 To Whom It May Concern: City of Renton Planning Division MAR 28 lOl3 When Armondo1s restaurant closed its doors in 2011 , a new restaurant, Marianna, has since opened its doors for business in its place February of this year. Like Armondo1s, they relocated their restaurant from another part of Renton in hopes to attract more customers not only to their restaurant, but to the overall area, continuing in the revitalization of downtown Renton. Marianna is now facing the same challenges that Armondos faced; 11he loss of visibility and familiarity of a prominent locationll known to their customers for year. Like any business, they need visible signage in order to succeed. Marianna is proposing to re-use Armondo1s old sign that was granted a Variance but alter it to make it their own. The sign would not change in size, but will be painted a different color, have different graphics, will downsize in illumination, and the neon letters will be changed to LED, making the sign more energy efficient. If Marianna is granted the variance modification, they are prepared to uphold the same rules/conditions set forth to Armondo1s in compliance with the variance. All we are asking is for you to give Marianna Ristorante the same tools and opportunity to not only succeed, but to thrive as a local business at their new location in the City of Renton. Thank you for your time and consideration, Sara Lucas Project Manager Insignia Sign, Inc. PHYSICAL/SHIPPING ADDRESS: 325 Burnett Ave North Renton, WA 98057 OFFICE: (425)917-2109 FAX: (425)917-0153 EMAIL: SARA@INSIGNIASIGN.COM MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 2849 Renton, WA 98056 City of Renton CITY OF RENTON RECEIVED LAND USE PERMIT MAR 222013 MASTER APPLICATIONLD'NG DIVISION PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT-INFORMATION NAME: A~p\t\.Q. ~ I LlL-PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: (nax-\a ($\Q 'fZ e~CN V C\('\ t- PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: ADDRESS: 311-wws/V.-S CITY: ~e.ntoD ZIP:~CJS5 3\0 \ldl~ A$t S KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): TELEPHONE NUMBER: APPLICANT (if other than owner) 12~ I COO -1 '2010 NAME: S61Yc~ LUc.d~ EXISTING LAND USE(S): COMPANY (if applicable): I r\~\qnld Slqn" Y'\C-. PROPOSED LAND USE(S): f2e.--\ \\S~l\ Old . f\'(mcn16'S S\C1f\ w t\n neMJ -iexl&\1 nan v '--' EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: ADDRESS: PC) . 2:0)( zgd-\ 9 PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION CITY: Re.ntvVl ZIP:~&~ (if applicable) f" .... TELEPHONE NUMBER: co423-q \ 1-2109 EXISTING ZONING: ·'ty Of Fl P1ann' en. Ing Divic;,; CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): MAR 28 Jnl1 . "v NAME: S9rcSJ lu~) SITE AREA (in square feet): fffI ~ rc ~ !lrIII~ r:- COMPANY (if applicable): \ns9ll\Q S\~ lY\C.. . \ [' SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO S? LS;& DEDICATED: .... :." ..... ADDRESS: PC) eDX' Z8'J--l 1 SQUARE FOOT :,\';l?bF.l'fliVArr:~SS EASEMENTS ~y A ~ CITY: 'f2f11to'(\ ZIP: C180'Q(D PROPOSED ~SIDENTIAL DENSITY IN , ~ITS PER NET ACRE (if appli '. ble) ( " .... TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS: ~25-9ICl-l109 Sar~ @\m\CjYi\Q~\qn_t6m NUMBER OF ~OPOSED LOTS (if aPeJi~ :>Ie) . \:;~:.. . :{y . NUMBER OF NEW ~~~2#JSM.tS (if applicable): H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planning\masterapp.doc -I -03111 ~ on n PR&CT INFORMATION (continA) .-__ ~~ ________ 2-______________________ _ NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): . SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): o AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL o AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO BUILDINGS (if applicable): o FLOOD HAZARD AREA ___ sq. ft. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): o GEOLOGIC HAZARD ___ sq.ft. NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if o HABITAT CONSERVATION ___ sq. ft. applicable): o SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES ___ sq. ft. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEw PROJECT (if applicable): o WETLANDS "--__ sq. ft. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE QUARTER OF SECTION __ , TOWNSHIP __ , RANGE __ , IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/S)--nerJ l-li S Dc&t..fAl.t1 ttL-, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am (please check one) ~ the current bwner of the property involved in this application or __ the authorized representaf to act for a corporation (please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein co t . ed nd the info ation herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. 'J -L2 ~/3 . Signature of Owner/Representative gate Signature of Owner/R,epresentative Date STATE OF WASHINGTON) ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ..:..L..>oo<:...:>.Ll""1-!!.c..L--'.c....=..-=-O-'-!..=..!-'--L..Ll.- signed this instrument and acknowledge it to be hislher/their free uses and purpose mentioned i . trument. Dated Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print): \j l U(.,\ FA-uL-L- My appointment expires: _-=.9_'-,l,-Sc--' _l_4-=---________________________ _ H:\CED\Data\Forms-Templates\Self-Help Handouts\Planp.ing\masterapp.doc - 2 -03/11 RECEIPT EG00005835 BILLING CONTACT Insignia Sign 325 Burnett Ave N Renton, WA 98057 REFERENCE NUMBER FEE NAME LUA05-132 PLAN -Modification Technology Fee Created On: March 21, 2013 Prepared By: Laureen Nicolay TRANSACTION TYPE Fee Payment Fee Payment City of CitYOfR P1annin ~~ton 9 DIvISion MAR 28 1013 PAYMENT METHOD AMOUNT PAID ~heck #4024 $100.00 ~heck #4024 $3.00 SUB TOTAL $103.00 TOTAL $103.00 Page 1 of 1 Return Address: City Clerk's Office City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, W A 98055 Itllllllllllllll' i.l~ .. ~ g~8.~40~~!,99 08/04/2006 09'18 KING COUNTY. LJA Title: HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT Property Tax Parcel Number: 723150-1260-80 Project File #: L Ll A -05·· ,)2.. Street Address: Grantor(s): Grantee(s): 1. A!pine One LLC 1. City of Renton, a Municipal Corporation TillS AGREEMENT is entered into between and among the owners, their grantees, successors and assigns of lots and property within the tract of real property legally described as follows: The west 60 feet of the south 30 feet of Lot 2 and the west 60 feet of Lot 3, Block 14, Town of Renton, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, Page 135, records of King County, Washington. Situate in the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 23 North, Range 5 East, W.M., in the City of Renton, King County, Washington. This Hold Harmless Agreement and the covenants herein contained shall run with the land and are binding upon all subsequent owners thereof, as long as those owners make use of the right of way which owner( s) have been permitted to use by the City of Renton Temporary Use Permit. That right of way permitted to be used by owner(s) is legally described as follows: A 2 feet wide portion of We lIs Avenue Sout.'l and Houser Way South, lying 1 foot on each side of the following described line: \\\\H""I;, ,\\~ j>.l-i . {If, Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 3, Block 14, Town QfRent~:" Y,.; '. J,_: '~%. according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1 of Plats, Page 1'5, , '\" 'c; " '! -records of King County, Washington; § '# ...... _ 1 ! .~ _' .! ltHIC\ .; ~ / ~.~, "' .4tt.~ i' Thence southwest along a line that bisects the southerly and westerl~ ... ::'" 'r. ;.}~;,,'f, .... ~ boundaries of said Lot 3, for. a distance of 4 feet; ""'f/~ J\ A "~\~,,, .11",,\\\ • Situate in the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 23 North, Range 5 ~ W.M., in the City of Renton, King County, Washington. (lcYJ6 -tJ/05 Page 1 Title: HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT Project File #: Grantor(s): 1. Al ine One LLC Property Tax Parcel Number: 723150-1260.;.80 Street Address: oration This Hold Hannless Agreement is designed to relieve the City of Renton on any and all legal and financial responsibility for problems ca,used by owner(s) use of the right of way. Grantors agree to indemnify and hold hannless the City of Renton and all its employees, officers, and attorneys from any and all claims of damage, demands, suits, injuries or losses including attorneys fees or problems of any kind or nature caused by the use of such right of way, whether under pennit or not. In the event any claim is made against the City of Renton or any action is commenced by any party naming the City of Renton as a defendant due to or related to the use of such right of way, Grantors agree to defend that claim or action, including all expenses and attorney's fees incurred at arbitration, trial or on appeal. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year as written below. c!#=~ Notary Seal must be within box annondosII05.doc\ INDIVIDUAL FORM OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF WASHINGTON ) COUNTY OF KING ) ss ) \ \ I certify' at I know or have satisfactory evidence that ~ A. D. A) 0:;) Y~ed this instrument and a kno ledged it to be hislher/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purp es m n~thl ins ent Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print) \1 ~ ~\ Wt\YQ My appointment expires:---"ca_~ .... ,,=~:.."---,-O_ft, ______ _ Dated: (0. L 4-10" Page 2 FORM 03 0013/bh/CA2-21-97 CITY OF RENTON PLANNING / BUILDING / PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM Date: March 31, 2006 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy Tucker Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. Project Name: I LUA (file) Number: J Cross-References: AKA's: Project Manager: Acceptance Date: Applicant: Owner: Contact: PID Number: ERC Decision Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Approval: Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: I Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Mylar Recording Number: Armondo's Sign Variance LUA-05-132, V-A Nancy Weil October 27, 2005 Armondo Pavone Alpine One LLC Armondo Pavone 7231501260 November 14, 2005 November 28, 2005 Date: Date: Project Description: The applicant is requesting an administrative variance from RMC 4-4- 100H.5d in order to install a projecting sign at the corner of Wells Avenue S and Houser Way S. The variance is requested in order to exceed the code allowance for height, illumination, projection, sign face separation, and height above grade. The proposed three face sign would have a total sign ~ , t I I ~ f I I ~ I area of 69.58 square feet. The north and south facing panels would each be 46.86 square feet in I area and the side of the sign is proposed at 1.6 foot width and 22.72 square feet in' area. The overall height of the sign is 14.2 feet and would be mounted approximately 8 feet above grade. The illumination of the sign is a combination of external and internal lighting. The site is within the I Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation. . Location: 310 WELLS AVE S Comments: ., I ~ ~k'b! • , • ~T>IIiI'"~'!!<*Jm'l!' . if"_ -. .'I.I~~~ Armondo Pavone Armondo's Cafe Italiano 310 Wells Avenue 5 Renton, WA 98055 tel: 206-799-086 7 (owner / applicant / contact) Updated: 10/27/05 PARTIES OF RECORD ARMONDO'S SIGN VARIANCES LUA05-132, V-A (Page 1 of 1) Kathy Keolker-Wheeler, Mayor November 30,2005 Armondo Pavone Armondo's Cafe Italiano 310 Wells Avenue S Renton, WA 98055 SUBJECT: Armondo's Cafe Italiano Sign Variance LUA05-132, V-A Dear Mr. Pavone: CITY F RENTON PlanningIBuildinglPublic Works Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator This letter is to inform you that on November 28, 2005 the appeal period ended for the Administrative Variance approval. No appeals were filed. This decision is final and application for the appropriately required permits may proceed. The conditions of approval must be adhered to according to the City of Renton's Report and Decision dated November 14, 2005. . If you have any questions regarding the report and decision issued for this Administrative Variance, please call me at (425) 430-7270. Sincerely, C\~ WJ NanCYW~ Senior Planner ""F""IN"'AT"L"L r"'R"'o""'5'"'-1"""32"---1-OS-S-S-o-u-th-G-r-ad-y-W-ay-.-R-e-n-to-n-, W-as-h-in-g-to-n-98-0-S-S-------~ ® This paper contains 50% recycled material, 30% post consumer AHEAD OF THE CURVE CITY OF RENTON CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 14th day of November, 2005, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Administrative Variance Report & Decision documents. This information was sent to: Name Armondo Pavone Owner/Applicant (Signature of Sender): ~1d_~ dr//A-.f/f/ ./ ./( STATE OF WASHINGTON ) {/ ) SS COUNTY OF KING ) ~ I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker Representing " .. '--~ ~ .-.. ~. > signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. / Dated: II /ts·/~ f O'i~ ~~ Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (print): ___ o~L,-",u,---,-v..:,.~_f_· .!...-J,_KlLv ________ _ My appointment expires: "3/ ('7/ up - "0. + . " 0 Armondo's Sign Variance Project 'NallJe~ -~. ' ' "'Proj~c(¥Number~~ LUA05-132, V-A REPORT & DECISION DECISION DA TE Project Name Owners/ Applicants/ Contact: File Number Project Description Project Location City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works ADMINISTRA TIVE VARIANCE LAND USE ACTION __ ~_UR~Erf~ ~TE II '" November 14, 2005 ~ I'4W~~ .rtl1 ~JlJJ.j ~ kl /I I.MI't' Armondo's Cafe Italiano Sign Variance N weAl m rtVNWt41 Armondo Pavone 310 Wells Avenue S Renton, WA 98055 LUA-05-132, V-A Project Manager NancyWeil The applicant is requesting an administrative variance from RMC 4-4- 100H.5d in order to install a projecting sign at the corner of Wells Avenue South and Houser Way South. The variance is requested in order to exceed the code allowance for height, square footage for internally illuminated sign, and sign face separation. The proposed three face sign would have an approximate total sign area of 82 square feet. The north and south facing panels would total 65 square feet in area and the side of the sign is proposed at 1.6 foot width and 17.3 square feet in area. The overall height of the sign is 14.2 feet and would be mounted approximately 8 feet above grade. The illumination of the sign is a internal lighting with neon lettering. The proposal also requires that the administrator grant a temporary right-of-way use permit for installation of the sign within the right-of-way above Wells Avenue South and Houser Way South. The site is within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation and the City Center Sign Overlay. 310 Wells Avenue S. REPORT & DECISION DECISION DA TE Project Name City of Renton Department of Planning / Building / Public Works ADMINISTRA TIVE VARIANCE LAND USE ACTION November 14, 2005 Armondo's Cafe Italiano Sign Variance Owners/ Applicants/ Armondo Pavone Contact: 310 Wells Avenue S Renton, WA 98055 File Number LUA-05-132, V-A Project Manager Nancy Weil Project Description The applicant is requesting an administrative variance from RMC 4-4- 100H.5d in order to install a projecting sign at the corner of Wells Avenue South and Houser Way South. The variance is requested in order to exceed the code allowance for height, square footage for internally illuminated sign, and sign face separation. The proposed three face sign would have an approximate total sign area of 82 square feet. The north and south facing panels would total 65 square feet in area and the side of the sign is proposed at 1.6 foot width and 17.3 square feet in area. The overall height of the sign is 14.2 feet and would be mounted approximately 8 feet above grade. The illumination of the sign is a internal lighting with neon lettering. The proposal also requires that the administrator grant a temporary right-of-way use permit for installation of the sign within the right-of-way above Wells Avenue South and Houser Way South. The site is within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation and the City Center Sign Overlay. Project Location 310 Wells Avenue S. " > a.. < ~ CAv u ......... .s.::: dj ....;:I CA CD(P) S 2nd St. CA City of Renton PIBIPW Departmen ARMONDO'S CAFE ITALIANO SIGN VARIANCE REPORT AND DECISION OF November 14,2005 A. Type of Land Use Action Conditional Use Site Plan Review Special Permit for Grade & Fill X Administrative Variance B. Exhibits AdminL _jve Variance Staff Report LUA-05-132, V-A Page 20'6 Binding Site Plan Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Administrative Code Determination The following exhibits were entered into the record: Exhibit 1: Yellow file containing: application, proof of posting and Exhibit 2: Exhibit 3: Exhibit 4: publication, and other documentation pertinent to this request. Neighborhood Map (dated 07/26/2004) Sign details and elevation photo Zoning Map, Sheet F3 East (dated 12/28/2004) c. Project Description / Background: The applicant, Armondo Pavone, is requesting approval of an administrative variance from the required City Center Sign Regulations (RMC 4-4-100H) in the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation. The subject site is located at 310 Wells Avenue South, on the corner of Wells Avenue South and Houser Way South. The proposed projecting sign would be mounted on the business fa<;ade to which it would be associated with. The Armondo's Cafe Italiano business is relocating after 20 years from the corner of Main Street and South 3rd St. The applicant proposes one projecting sign on the southwest corner of the two-story building. The sign is to be mounted by two brackets with a total projection over the public right of way 48 inches. The overall square footage is proposed to be approximately 82 square feet for the three-sided sign. The maximum proposed letter height for the sign is 12 inches that would be exposed 15mm neon. The sign code permits a maximum cumulative area of all faces of 12 square foot for an internally illuminated sign. The applicant is proposing approximately 82 square feet. The code requires that the sign shall not be higher than 25 feet above the grade, measured to the top of the structure, which the applicant proposes to comply with at 22.2 feet. The code permits the sign to be no taller than 3 feet; the overall height of the proposed sign is 14.2 feet. The code requires a separation the faces of a projecting sign to be no more than 12 inches, the proposed sign width is 19 inches. The projecting sign in the City Center Sign regulations is required not to extend over the public right-of-way by more than 4 feet from the wall it is mounted on and to be a minimum of 8 feet clearance above the surface of the sidewalk. The proposed sign complies with both of these requirements with a projection of 48 inches and mounted 8 feet above the sidewalk. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance of 70 square feet for cumulative size, 11.2 feet of sign height, and a side width allowance of 7 inches between sign faces. ADMV AR 05-132\ City of Renton PIBIPW Deparlmen ARMONDO'S CAFE ITALIANO SIGN VARIANCE Admini ive Variance Staff Reporl LUA-05-132, V-A REPORT AND DECISION OF November 14,2005 Page 3 0(6 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION Having reviewed the written record in the matter, the City now makes and enters the following: D. Findings 1) Request: The applicant has requested approval for an administrative variance from the required height, area and separation of the sign faces of the City Center Sign Regulations (RMC 4-4-100H 5d.) for the property located at 310 Wells Avenue South. 2) Administrative Variance: The applicant's administrative variance submittal materials comply with the requirements necessary to process a variance. The applicant's site plan and other project drawings are provided as Exhibit 1. 3) Existing Land Use: Land uses surrounding the subject site include: North, South East: and West: mixed-use commercial -restaurant, retail, office uses, and United States Postal Service. 4) Zoning: The site is located in the Center Downtown zone. The site is also located in the City Center Sign Overlay. 5) Topography: The topography of the site is flat. 6) Right of Way Use: The sign would be mounted approximately 8 feet above grade and extend 48-inches into the right-of-way for Wells Avenue South and South Houser Way. CONSISTENCY WITH VARIANCE CRITERIA City Ordinance 5157 adopted October 30, 2005 granted the Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator the authority to grant a variance upon making a determination, in writing, that the conditions specified below have been found to exist. RMC 4-9-250B.5.a. lists four criteria that the Administrator is asked to consider, along with all other relevant information, in making a decision on an Administrative Variance application a. That the applicant suffers undue hardship and the variance is necessary because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property, and the strict application of the Zoning Code is found to deprive subject property owner of rights and privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and under identical zone classification: The applicant contends that special circumstances apply to the subject site, which impose undue limitations on the lot. The applicant is a member of the Alpine One, LLC, which has renovated the western half of the city block between South Third Street, Wells Avenue South and Houser Way South. The business for the proposed sign is located in the portion of the building at the southwest corner of this block. The applicant plans to relocate the Armondo's Cafe from its long established site on the corner of Main Avenue South and South Third Street, which is a high trafficked site. The new location is located on a one-way north bound only street, ADMV AR 05-132\ City of Renton PIBIPW Departmen ARMONDO'S CAFE ITALIANO SIGN VARIANCE Admini _ ive Variance Staff Report LUA-05-132, V-A REPORT AND DECISION OF November 14,2005 Page 4 0'6 Wells Avenue South and a low volume street, Houser Way South., that is also the railroad right of way through the City Center. The applicant contends the additional square footage and overall height of the proposed projection sign is necessary to compensate for the loss of visibility, the establishment of a newly remodeled site, and impact to the familiarity of a landmark establishment for the City of Renton. b. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated: For over 20 years, the Armondo's Cafe Italiano has helped anchor this block of the city center. As a member of the Alpine One, LLC, the applicant is an active participant in the revitalization of the downtown core. The relocation of the restaurant into a newly remodeled multi-tenant two-story building is key to ensuring the feasibility of the building. And the proposed sign is warranted to establish the identity of the restaurant in the new location. Staff supports the proposed sign and has determined it would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone. The variance request is to exceed the sign area and height. The location of the sign on the building, the mounting and extension of the sign into public right of way would all comply with code regulations. While the sign does exceed the 12 square feet total sign area permitted by code, the design of the sign appears to be in balance with the building fa<;ade and in fact enhance the angled corner of the structure. The ability to clearly see the sign from multiple angles may in fact enhance the public welfare by avoiding confusion in locating the business. c. That approval shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is situated: Approval of the variance request would not provide the applicant with greater benefit or privileges than have been previously extended in similar cases. Prior to the current City Center Sign Regulations which greatly reduced the permitted size and height of signage, larger signs were permitted and many still exist within the downtown. The current City Center Sign Regulations are often cumbersome to apply to businesses requesting new or replacement signs. Signage in business districts is a vital marketing tool as well traditionally adding a layer of character to an area and identity. d. That the approval as determined by the Administrator is a minimum variance that will accomplish the desired purpose: The applicant contends that the request is a minimum variance needed in order to compensate for the relocation of his business and loss of high visibility of the previous site. The applicant operated in good standing his establishment on the same corner for over 20 years. By relocating his establishment, signage will play an important role in identifying the business in its new location. The proposed sign is consistent with the historical and current character and layout of the downtown commercial neighborhood. ADMV AR 05-132\ City of Renton PIBIPW Departmen ARMONDO'S CAFE ITALIANO SIGN VARIANCE REPORT AND DECISION OF November 14,2005 Admini. ive Variance Staff Report LUA-05-132, V-A Page 5 of 7 Staff supports the request for the projecting sign as a minimum variance, as the requested additional square footage, width of sign and height produce a reasonable sign for the angled corner of the structure and appears to finish the fac;ade of the recently renovated building. This variance allows the applicant to maximize visibility of one sign on a corner allowing visibility along Wells Avenue South and Houser Way South. E. Conclusions 1. The subject site is located at 310 Wells Avenue South, within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation. 2. The sign regulations for the proposed site are covered under the City Center Sign Regulations (4-4-100H5d). 3. The analysis of the proposal according to variance criteria is found in the body of the Staff Report. 4. The sign would extend into the right-of-way, and requires that the applicant obtain an annual right-of-way use permit, and provide a certificate of liability insurance to the City, and sign and record a hold harmless and indemnity agreement approved by the City of Renton. F. Decision The Administrative Sign Variance and Right of Way Use Permit for the Armondo's Restaurant Variance, File No. LUA-05-132, V-A, are approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant must obtain an Annual Right-of-Way Use Permit (RMC 4-4-100l5) and pay the associated annual fee. Based on the area of right-of-way use, the fee is determined to be $10 per year. The fee is payable yearly in advance. 2. The applicant shall provide sufficient public liability and property damage insurance with limits of not less than one hundred thousand dollars/three hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00/$300,000.00 to cover public liability and not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) to cover property damage. Copies of the insurance policy or policies must be furnished to the City with special endorsement in favor of the City within 30 days of the date of this decision. 3. The applicant shall agree to sign and record a Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement approved by the City of Renton, prior to issuance of the sign permit. SIGNATURE: ADMV AR 05-132\ City of Renton P/B/PW Departmen ARMONDO'S CAFE ITALIANO SIGN VARIANCE REPORT AND DECISION OF November 14, 2005 Admini . ~ ive Variance Staff Report LUA-05-132, V-A Page 60(6 TRANSMITTED this 14th day of November, 2005 to the Owner/Applicant/Contact: Armondo Pavone Armondo's Cafe Italiano 310 Wells Avenue S Renton, WA 98055 TRANSMITTED this 14th day of November, 2005 to the Parties of Record: Armondo Pavone Armondo's Cafe Italiano 310 Wells Avenue S Renton, WA 98055 TRANSMITTED this 14th day of November, 2005 to the following: Larry Meckling, Building Official Stan Engler, Fire Marshal Neil Watts, Planning/Building/Public Works, Director Jennifer Henning, Principal Planner Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Gregg Zimmerman, Planning/Building/Public Works, Administrator South County Journal Land Use Action Appeals The administrative land use decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within 14 days of the date of approval. An appeal of the decision must be filed within the 14 day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). An appeal to the Hearing Examiner is governed by Title IV, Section 4-8-11.B, which requires that such appeals be filed directly with the Hearing Examiner via the City of Renton City Clerks Office. Appeals must be made in writing on or before 5:00 PM on November 28, 2005. Any appeal must be accompanied by a $75.00 fee and other specific requirements. THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE provides that no ex parte (private one-on-one) communications may occur concerning the land use decision. The Doctrine applies not only to the initial decision, but to Appeals to the Hearing Examiner as well. All communications after the decision/approval date must be made in writing through the Hearing Examiner. All communications are public record and this permits all interested parties to know the contents of the communication and would allow them to openly rebut the evidence in writing. Any violation of this doctrine could result in the invalidation of the appeal by the Court. ADMV AR 05-132\ a:: ,0 q i~ I.~II -- South Third Street -i • ~, s e ~ 8 ~ , • i ) -:p; .,-. ; i .' SouIh Fourth ~: ,-, , - VacanI , , , DanceQub West (Vacant) r NaPa Auto Parts-II. Parking LEGEND ~ Subject properties = GfEO/?6If.. PROrtlm~ U1 ~WOJ[y:fi-~ ~l,IAt-b FuIiJre Look (Baibec) ~ 0 to • ::J c: ~ I N fL' Puhich CIeaneIs I Parking. RYR laundry ~-ServIce RenIon [!J Radio & T.v. ApamI8Uls ;5 ::J tB • ::J 11esof c America ~ < c 'I iii Service Unen Supply :E (~-- ~------40 in--~ I ~ --19 in--~ I \ I ' .,.----.,. I 40in 12 in A 6in 170 in i Y-~ Exterior wall signs: -"Armondo's" are 3" deep open pan channels painted red with purple returns -Open pan channels are lit with 12 mm Ruby Red Coated neon -"Cafe italiano" is exposed 12 mm Ruby Red Coated neon -Logo is 5" deep metal pan channel with white acrylic face and Black and Slate Grey vinyl internally lit with 6500 White neon grid inside -Border tubes are 15 mm Ruby Red Coated neon -All above to be mounted to the metal cabinet painted Dark Grey -Transformers to be mounted inside the metal cabinet !;:je~;:-A~:~~~O;S 1-~alesman: Jay Blazek Date: 10/06/05 Rev.4 -~] I -I i ','! --' I Thta design Is pfoperty ot Weslem Neon Inc and !My nol be duplicated, reproduced, modlfted, andIor dlslrbuted, In whole or In part, wtthout It1e express written coneenl 01 Wesler Neon Inc. In~~~v: .-M --II I ,~ 1 • IM(P) Airport Way CD(P) ----...... CSt, u..tIII .~ o z" 100 F3 18 T23N RSE E 112 5318 Renton City Limits Parcels ~ Renton Aerial f'"'"I """'l 50 SCALE 1 : 835 ~ I 0 50 FEET http://rentonnet.org/MapGuide/maps/Parcel.mwf Renton N A I 100 150 Wednesday, November 09, 2005 11:42 AM Department of Planning I Building I Public Works City ofRe ENVIRONMENTAL & D ELOPMENT APPLICATI' REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: ?\Ct(\H~ ,\ C?L.. ) COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 9, 2005 APPLICATION NO: LUA05-132, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 26,2005 APPLICANT: Armando Pavone PROJECT MANAGER: Nancy Weil PROJECT TITLE: Armando's Sign Variance PLAN REVIEW: Kavren Kittrick R E eEl V~E D SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA (a ross): N/A nrT 7 A 'WI: LOCATION: 310 Wells Avenue S WORK ORDER NO: 77499 SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting an administrative variance from RMC 4_4_100H.5doi~r~'r'd~rl:it~liXb~~~~ projecting sign at the corner of Wells Avenue S and Houser Way S. The variance is requested in order to exceed the code allowance for height, illumination, projection, sign face separation, and height above grade. The proposed three face sign would have a total sign area of 69.58 square feet. The north and south facing panels would each be 46.86 square feet in area and the side of the sign is proposed at 1.6 foot width and 22.72 square feet in area. The overall height of the sign is 14.2 feet and would be mounted approximately 8 feet above grade. The illumination of the sign is a combination of external and internal lighting. The site is within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necesslry Earth Housina Air Aesthetics Water LiahflGlare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals TrensDortation Environmentel Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Naturel Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELA TED COMMENTS 1(1 ?NT o-F wny tJs6 ~m IT ReC VI re&V > C. CODE·RELA TED COMMENTS JU&"'--L We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or areas where additional informatio is:;;;Sd to properly assess this proposal. ~~-. S. D'~'7 ~ City of Rerulln Department of Planning / Building / Public ~.~,ks ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW SHEET REVIEWING DEPARTMENT: Cer'D~.f, Of\. COMMENTS DUE: NOVEMBER 9, 2005 APPLICATION NO: LUA05-132, V-A DATE CIRCULATED: OCTOBER 26,2005 APPLICANT: Armondo Pavone PROJECT MANAGER: Nancy Weil CITY OF RENTON PROJECT TITLE: Armondo's Sign Variance PLAN REVIEW: Kayren Kittrick MC\"CIYI:U SITE AREA: N/A BUILDING AREA (gross): N/A OCT 28 2005 LOCATION: 310 Wells Avenue S WORK ORDER NO: 77499 QIIII rll"l(:: rll\IIC:::lnl\l SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: The applicant is requesting an administrative variance from RMC 4-4-100H.5d in order to install a projecting sign at the corner of Wells Avenue S and Houser Way S. The variance is requested in order to exceed the code allowance for height, illumination, projection, sign face separation, and height above grade. The proposed three face sign would have a total sign area of 69.58 square feet. The north and south facing panels would each be 46.86 square feet in area and the side of the sign is proposed at 1.6 foot width and 22.72 square feet in area. The overall height of the sign is 14.2 feet and would be mounted approximately 8 feet above grade. The illumination of the sign is a combination of external and internal lighting. The site is within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (e.g. Non-Code) COMMENTS Element of the Probable Probable More Element of the Probable Probable More Environment Minor Major Information Environment Minor Major Information Impacts Impacts Necessary Impacts Impacts Necessary Earth Housina Air Aesthetics Water LighVGlare Plants Recreation Land/Shoreline Use Utilities Animals Transportation Environmental Health Public Services Energy/ Historic/Cultural Natural Resources Preservation Airport Environment 10,000 Feet 14,000 Feet B. POLICY-RELATED COMMENTS C. CODE-RELA TED COMMENTS -A" __ .. . ~ / ~~i~~/~' We have reviewed this application with particular attention to those areas in which we have expertise and have identified areas of probable impact or ere additional information is ne ded to properly assess this proposal. Date • A Master Application has been flied and accepted with the Development Services Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Armondo's Sign Variance' LUA054132, V4A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an administrative variance from RMC 4-4·100H.5d in order to install a projecting sign at the comer of Wells Avenue S and Houser Way S. The variance is requested in order to exceed the code allowance for height, Illumination, projection, sign face separation, and height above grade. The proposed three face sign would have a total sign area of 69.58 square feet. The north and south faCing panels would each be 46.86 square feet in area and the side of the sign is proposed at 1.6 foot width and 22.72 square feet In area. The overall height of the sign is 14.2 feet and would be mounted approximately 8 feet above grade. The illumination of the sign is a combination of external and internal lighting. The site Is within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation. PROJECT LOCATION: 310 Wells Avenue S PUBLIC APPROVALS: Administrative Variance approval APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Armondo Pavone; Tel: (206) 799-0867 Comments on the above application must be submitted In writing to Nancy Well, Senior Planner, Development Services Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on November 10, 2005. If you have questions about this proposal. or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at (425) 43047270. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF APPLICATION: NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: October 25, 2005 October 27, 2005 October 27, 2005 If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further information on this proposed project, complete this fonn and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. File Name I No.: Armondo's Sign Variance' LUA054132, V·A NAME: ________________________________________________________________ __ MAILING ADDRESS: _________________________________________ _ TELEPHONE NO.: __________________ _ CERTIFICATION I, ~~ ~t..: \ , hereby certify that 3 copies of the above document were posted by me in __ conspicuous places or nearby the described property on DAlE: IO-:l.' -os' SIGNEDQ~L,,1J A ITEST: Subscribed and sworn be!Sl~ ;;rIJle, a Notary Public, in and for the State of Wa hington residing in fJ.V]( LAM ,onthe ~ .g~~-I~~~~C.- CITY OF RENTON CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAILING On the 27'h day of October, 2005, I deposited in the mails of the United States, a sealed envelope containing Acceptance Letter, NOA documents. This information was sent to: Name Representing Armondo Pavone Ownerl Applicant/Contact Surrounding Property Owners See Attached &-at~ """"" ~ ~ (Signature of Sender): CHARLES F. KOKKO STATE OF WASHINGfoN ~I ~ARYPUBLIC ) ~TE OF WASHINGTON ) SS • COMMISSION EXPIRES COUNTY OF KING ) • MARCH 19, 2006 ~ ----------,.. I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Stacy Tucker signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. • b . ~ ~~ Dated: jb/U-/o :;--__ ~C.,L-·~~---:>"",1A-=:--1..L.../ _~~~'----":------:--:-:-:----:-:-__ _ Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print): C ~ v~ r tlK~o My appointment expires: 3/11 (oro Armondo's Sign Variance LlJ[lIQer~;1 LUA05-132, V-A , . 723150191002 BAREl UMBERTO MRS PO BOX 1756 RENTON WA 98057 723150118500 HO HARVEY+DANG THANH MAl 1767 14TH AV S SEATLE WA 98144 723150175500 LU MELISSA JUNE ET AL 713 SW 353RD PL FEDERAL WAY WA 98023 723150182001 PORCELLO ANTHONY HANNIE C 1817 JONES AV NE RENTON WA 98056 723150188008 REBECCAS FOOD ENTERPRISES I 808 S 3RD ST RENTON WA 98055 723150072608 SEATTLE CITY OF SPU/REAL PROP -WTR PO BOX 34018 SEATTLE WA 98124 723150134507 ~~ to~ WAFFLE CEVIN H+ROCHELLE M "/1 (oS' 13535 SE 233RD ST KENT WA 98042 723150190004 DELANCEY ROBERT C & BEVERLY 8464 ISLAND DR S SEATTLE WA 98118 723150176003 IMEL KENNETH 0 & GARNET L 306 WILLIAMS AV S RENTON WA 98055 723150132006 MCGOWAN RONALD E 7919 S LAKERIDGE DR SEATTLE WA 98178 723150131602 PRICE ELLEN F 201 27TH AV SE #A-200 PUYALLUP WA 98374 723150122502 SCHOL TON CORP 3506 PARK AV N RENTON WA 98055 723150129002 SPENCER COURT APTS 201 27TH AV SE #A-200 PUYALLUP WA 98374 723150122007 WIEMEYER CHARLES ALLEN 1220 W 5TH RENTON WA 98055 723150118005 DIVELBISS CHARLES L 316 SE PIONEER WY #342 OAK HARBOR WA 98277 723150174503 LOSH FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP 2110 WESTERN AV SEATTLE WA 98121 723150120001 MOSCATEL HARRY 720 MARKET ST #F KIRKLAND WA 98033 723150133004 PUHICH PETER D 1402 KENNEWICK AV NE RENTON WA 98056 723150127006 SCHUMSKY DONALD W+MARGARET 2019 JONES AV NE RENTON WA 98056 723150072004 UNLIMITED TECHNOLOGY GROUP 5905 153RD AV SE BELLEVUE WA 98006 723150133509 WILLIAMS CHERRY R 9802 62ND AV S SEATTLE WA 98118 NOTICE OF APPLICATION A Master Application has been filed and accepted with the Development Services Division of the City of Renton. The following briefly describes the application and the necessary Public Approvals. PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: Armondo's Sign Variance I LUA05-132, V-A PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is requesting an administrative variance from RMC 4-4-100H.5d in order to install a projecting sign at the comer of Wells Avenue S and Houser Way S. The variance is requested in order to exceed the code allowance for height, illumination, projection, sign face separation, and height above grade. The proposed three face sign would have a total sign area of 69.58 square feet. The north and south facing panels would each be 46.86 square feet in area and the side of the sign is proposed at 1.6 foot width and 22.72 square feet in area. The overall height of the sign is 14.2 feet and would be mounted approximately 8 feet above grade. The illumination of the sign is a combination of external and internal lighting. The site is within the Center Downtown (CD) zoning designation. PROJECT LOCATION: 310 Wells Avenue S PUBLIC APPROVALS: Administrative Variance approval APPLICANT/PROJECT CONTACT PERSON: Armondo Pavone; Tel: (206) 799-0867 Comments on the above application must be submitted In writing to Nancy Weil, Senior Planner, Development Services Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055, by 5:00 PM on November 10, 2005. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager at (425) 430-7270. Anyone who submits written comments will automatically become a party of record and will be notified of any decision on this project. I PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION I DATE OF APPLICATION: NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: DATE OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION: CD(P) October 25, 2005 October 27,2005 October 27, 2005 If you would like to be made a party of record to receive further Information on this proposed project, complete this form and return to: City of Renton, Development Planning, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98055. File Name I No.: Armondo's Sign Variance I LUA05-132, V-A NAME: ______________________________________________________________ __ MAILING ADDRESS: ______________________________ _ TELEPHONE NO.: _________________________ _ ;re4~ Ill. ..&L - CITY W! RENTON PlanningIBuildiilglPublic Works Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E.,Administrator Kathy Keolkcr-Wheeler, Mayor October 27, 2005 Armondo Pavone Armondo's Cafe Italiano 310 Wells Avenue S Renton, WA 98055 Subject: Armondo's Sign Variance LUA05-132, V-A Dear Mr. Pavone: The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is complete according to submittal requirements and, therefore, is accepted for review. You will be notified if any additional information is required to continue processing your application. Please contact me at (425) 430-7270 if you have any questions. Sincerely, NancyWeil Senior Planner cc: Alpine One LLC I Owner -------------lO-S-S-s-ou-th--G-ra-dy--W-ay---R-e-n-to-n-,W--as-h-in-g-to-n-9-8-0S-S-------------~ * This paper contains 50% recy~ material, 30% post consumer AHEAD OF THE CURVE \ pos-tf6~ UJA:Ch -I 3'V City of Renton DEVELOPMENT PLANNING CITY OF RENTON LAND USE PERMIT ., OCT 252005 .4. , 'MASTERAPPLICATION RECEIVED .. ,. PROPERTY OWNER(S} . . PROJECT INFORMAtiON -. -- PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT"NAME: ~tAPG~ ADDRESS: £\0 WGl.-t-.5 PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)IlOCATlON AND ZIP CODE: 3'D~ TELEPHoNE NUMBER; ~" (cq~0fY0-' APPLICANT (if other than owner) . KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER(S): 1 2 3\ 50 -\ 260 NAME: ~ 1/A-Vof.£' EXISTING lAND USE(S): - COMPANY [If applicable): PROPOSED lAND USErS): So ADDRESS: EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PlAN " MAP DESIGNATION: CITY: PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PlAN MAP DESIGNATION flf applicable): TELEPHONE NUMBER ').0 6? 1GiG\ ;-f EXISTING ZONING: CONTACT PERSON. PROPOSED ZONING [If applicable): NAME: AA ajJ-.. • ...A . ~ __ ~vo f"~JJer SITE AREA [10 square feet}: SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBUC·RQAO\NAYS TO BE COMPANY (if applicable): DEDICATED: tJC O~ LL,~. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: ADDRESS: '2>ID t.tJetL S PROPOSED RESIDENTIAl DENSITY IN' UNITS PER NET ZIP: ACRE (if applicable): ~~ NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable): TELEPHONE NUMBER AND E·MAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF NEW DWEWNG UNITS (if applicable): . " -PRO~_CTINFORMATI~O~N~(~~co~n~t~in~u~~u~,)~ ____________ ~ NUMBER OF EXISTING DWEWNG UNITS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAl BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF pRbPOS~D NON-RESIDENTIAl BUILDINGS (if applicable): . . SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTlAL PROJECT VALUE: IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRrnCAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUQE SQUARE FOOTAGE flf applicable): o AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA ONE o AQUIFER PROTECTION AREA lWO o FLOOD HAZARD'AREA sq. ft. , . BUILDINGS TO AEMAIN (if app~): . 0 GEOLOGIC HAZARD sq. ft. NETf;LooR AREA OF NON-RESloENrw. BUILDiNGS (if o HABITAT CONSERVATION sq. ft. applicable): -o SHORELINE STREAMS AND LAKES. sq. ft. NUMBEROf EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT flf applicable): . o WETLANDS sq. fl I LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (Au.ch legal descrlptiOf1 on separate ~ wJth the following information inclu.ded) .' , SITUATE IN THE QUARTEROFSECTlON_. TOWNSHIP--, RANGE~INTHECITY OF RENTON. KING COUNTY. WASHINGrON~' .. TYPE OF APPUCATION & FEES' List all land use applications being applied for. 1. MMIAf..~}\l£ ~~ 3. 2. 4. Staff will calc\Jlate applicable fees arid postage: $ \Cb~ AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print NameIs) ~ ~~ . . decaa..e that 1 am (pIea$e check one) V the current owner of .the PJOP9ftY . involved in this application or __ the authorized ~dative.1O act tor a corporation (please attach proIlf of a~) and that the foregoing s Is and answers hemin contained and the Infonn8tIon henIwiIh 818 in aM respecIs true and correct 10 the best of my krIoWIedge and belief. (Signature Of Owner/Representative) I certify that I know or haw satisfactory evidence that __ :--_____ -~ ~ thlslnstn.ment and acknawI8dged it 10 be hisJherJIheir free and voluntary aoUor the uses and pUrposes mentioned in thefnslnment Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Prlnt), __________ _ My appointment expires: _______ _ I ;LOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION WAIVER Or SUBMITTAL REQUIREMctJTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS 'ireless: Applicant Agreement Statement 2 AND 3 Inventory of Existing Sites 2 AND 3 Lease Agreement, Draft 2 AND 3 Map of Existing Site Conditions 2 AND 3 Map of View Area 2 AND 3 Photosimulations 2 AND 3 lis requirement may be waived by: Property Services Section Public Works Plan Review Section Building Section Development Planning Section PROJECT NAME: /J-vJn~ F7~ I)~ 'lW\t DATE: ___ {!)_c_f_~----,-Y:-,-/_1.-IJ_O_S __ [ :LOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION WAIVER OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS lis requirement may be waived by: PropertY Services Section Public Works Plan Review Section Building Section Development Planning Section PROJECT NAME: fJ rmoVld4 (/S S7 /(jY1 (/~'a-rJ(c. DATE: Ocr 2c(r '2-00~ City of Renton DeveJopment Service~ nivi~ion lOSS South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 425-430-7200 To Whom It May Concern: October 25~ 2005 The members of Alpine One, LLC have t3leAn $I proac:tive aDd leading roll in the rebirth of downtown Renton. In an arca filled with dilapidated buildings and antique shops. Alpine One has successfully filled a newly remodeled building with valuable businesses. Nevertheless, the success of this revitalization project is solely based on the relocation of Annondo' s Cafe Italiano to 310 Wells. The significant downside to this move is the extreme loss of visibility and familiarity Of a prominent location that Armondo's has occupied for over twenty years. Over the last twenty years Armondo's has become a well-known landmark hi the downtown Renton area. It is fQJ' lhili rc::ason that every resource be utili:zed to market the restaurant's new location. The proposed sign is the most important asset availabJe to help offset any oegative impact caused by the relocation. The move from 3td Avenue, where there is continuous traffic, to Wells, will definitely influence the amount of guests that visit the restaurant. However, with the proposed sign Armondo's Cafe Italiano will attract locals and visitors to tbe downtown Renton area. Sincerely, Armondo Pavone LOTS 1,2, AND 3, BLOCK 14, PLAT OF ntE TOWN OF RENTON, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED I~ VOLUME 1 OF PLATS, QUIT ClAIM DEED-l INkiNG COUNTY, 'WASHINGTON; EXCEPT THE WEST 60 FEET (iF THE SOUTH 30 FEET OF SAID LOT 2. PROJECT DATA FAQUTY NAME: . ADDRESS: LOCATION: TELEPHONE NO: OWNERS NAME: SEAT CAPACITY: ZONING: OCCUPANCY: SQUARE FOOTAGE: FIRE SYSTEM: HOOD SUPPRESSION: SCOPE OF WORK: ARMON DO'S CAFE ITALIANO 310 WElLS. AVENUE RENTON,WASHINGTON (206) 799-0867 ARMONDO PAVONE 150 TOTAL A-I 3990 SPRINKLERED CO! TENANT IMPROVEMENT TO EXISTING SPACE: NEW NON- BEARING WALLS, NEW HANDICAP RESTROOMS, NEW KITCHEN & PREP AREA, NEW EXHAUST HOOD SHOWN BUT UNDER SEPERATE PERMIT INDEX TO DRAWINGS DRAWING NO.1. FLOOR PlAN &. EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE DRAWING NO. 2 WALL PLAN &. FINISH SCHEDULES DRAWING NO.3 PLUMBING PlAN &. SCHEDULE DIltWING NO.4 ELECTRIC PLAN &. SCHEDULE DRAWING NO.5 UGHTING PLAN &. POWER BUDGET DRAWING NO.6 EQUIPMENT &. WALL ELEVATIONS South Third Street " . -! South FourIh ~: ," . Vacant Dance Club West (Vacant) r NaPa Auto Parts" II. Parking LEGEND ~ Subject properties = etEOR6u; .. PROPeRllES mJ ~lNOJfp<!::. ~ t1kL..J:Af'b FutUre Look (Baibar) N fl' 1----=-----\ Renton Radio & T.V. Tiles of America Service linen Supply Puhich Cleaners I RVRlaundry ~-ServIce IM(P) CD(P) S 2nd St. '. ~ ZONING· o :=. IICiiiUCAL IIIlvas ----.... taacsq ..... 18 T23N R5E E 112 DB 40in • -19 in --~ -.if 40 in -.,.. 12in -_. ---~ 6in _ .... 170 in ... Exterior wall signs: -"Armondo's" are 3" deep open pan channels painted red with purple returns -Open pan channels are lit with 12 mm Ruby Red Coated neon -"Cafe italiano" is exposed 12 mm Ruby Red Coated neon -Logo is 5" deep metal pan channel with white acrylic face and Black and Slate Grey vinyl internally lit with 6500 White neon grid inside -Border tubes are 15 mm Ruby Red Coated neon -All above to be mounted to the metal cabinet painted Dark Grey -Transformers to be mounted inside the metal cabinet Project: Armondo's Salesman: Jay Blazek Date: 10106105 Rev.4 This design is property 01 Western Neon loe and may nol be duplicated, reproduced, modified, and/or dlstrbuled, In who4e Of in pari, wlthoul !he express written consenl 01 Wester Neon Inc Approv. OM.1tet!n.d{eon. ART THAT WORKS 2700 1st Ave S. Seattle. WA 98134 208.882.7738 e-mail: wneon@speakeasy.com website: westernoeoo.com (C)Western Neon Inc. 2005 Printed: 10-25-2005 Payment Made: '"'TTY OF RENTON 055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA05-132 10/25/200504:17 PM Receipt Number: OEV75i~~?WE~~'NG OCT 252005 RECElVED R0505809 Total Payment: 100.00 Payee: ARMON DO'S CAFE ITALIANO Current Payment Made to the Following Items: Trans Account Code Description Amount 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 Variance Fees 100.00 Payments made for this receipt Trans Method Description Amount Payment Check #30747 100.00 Account Balances Trans Account Code Description Balance Due 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 Variance Fees .00 Remaining Balance Due: $0.00