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Home My WebLink AboutReport 1CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM Date: December 13, 2011 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy M Tucker SuWect: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. Project Name: 1st Rate Mortgage Sign Modification LOA (file) Number: LUA-11-021, MOD Cross -References: AKA's: Project Manager: Gerald Wasser Acceptance Date: May 13, 2011 Applicant: First Rate Mortgage Owner: City of Renton Contact: Patrick Donnelly, First Rate Mortgage PID Number: 0007200050 ERC Decision Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Approval: May 13, 2011 Appeal Period Ends: May 27, 2011 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: A -frame sign code modification to allow the placement of A -frame signs on the public sidewalk instead of abutting the business building as required by the A -frame sign regulations in the City Center area. Location: 200 Mill Avenue S Comments: C Denis Law - Mayor May 13, 2011 Patrick -Donnelly Home Loan Consultant First Rate Mortgage. 200 Mill Avenue S, Suite 410. Renton, WA 98057 Clay Of 111L, , i Department of Community and Economic Development. Alex Pietsch, Administrator SUBJECT: SIGN MODIFICATION REQUEST FOR FIRST RATE MORTGAGE, 2b0 -MILL AVENUES (LUA11-021, MOD)' Dear Mr. Donnelly: The City of Renton has received your request of April 22, 2011 for modifications from the City Center Sign, Regulations for proposed A -frame signs on and around the•property of the Renton'0ld City -Hall building located at 200 Mill Avenue S (Attachment -1). The subject site is located in the downtown area, and'signage is subject to the City Center Sign Regulations [RMC4-4-100H, RMC 4-4-100J.5a.i, and RMC 4-4100J.5.b.i (1)]. The following summarizes your request, analysis, and decision. Summary of, Request Patrick. Donnelly has requested modifications from RMC 4-4-3.00J.5.a.i and RMC.4-4- 1001:5.b.i (1) to be permitted -to install three A -frame_ signs on and around the property at 200 Mill Avenue S for the purpose of advertising First Rate Mortgage; RMC 4-4- 100J.5.a.i allows one A -frame sign per business per street frontage; and RMC 4-4- 100J,5.b.i (1) requires that A -frame signs must be placed against the building and business to which the sign, relates. Mr. Donnelly is re•questing,the sign modifications' . . because the building at 200 Mill Avenue S is bounded by the Cedar -River to the north_ and surrounded by a large parking lot to the south, east and west; and, therefore, it has, no direct street frontage.; The proposed sighs would be placed,around the 200 Mill Avenue Sparking lot at the corner of Mill Avenue S and S.2nd Street, the corner of Mill Avenue S and Houser Way S,'and Houser Way S (Attachment 1). Analysis The subject site is zoned Center•Downtown (CD) as depicted in Attachment 2: While the building in which the applicant's, business is located (200 -Mill Avenue S) does not have .direct street frontage; the parking lot which surrounds the building has two street frontages, one on Mill Avenue 5 and one on' Houser Way S. Because RMC 4-4-100J.5.a.i. allows one A -frame sign per street frontage, staff has determined that only two of the proposed three A -frames may be approved. One of the two A -frame signs could be located on the Mill Avenue S frontage and the other sign could be located on the Houser Way S frontage. Renton City Hall • 1055 South Grady Way 9 Renton, Washington 98057 9 rentonwa.gov S� Patrick Donnelly Page 2 of .3 May 13, 2011 RMC Section 4-4-100H.9 allows the Planning Director to grant modifications from the City Center Sign Standards and Regulations for individualsigns which do not meet the specific provisions of the City. Center. sign standards when the proposed signs are intended to accomplish one of the following'purposes (RMC 4-4-100H.9.a): i. 'Respond to the needs of the public in locating a business establishment; or ii. Assist business in. contributing to the economic well-being of the community; or .iii. Install a sign that is considered to. be historic or -of historic value by the advertising industry or a recognized historic preservation organization, provided that such entity was not involved in the use,'design or production of the proposed sign; or iv. Result in a reduction of signs on a site; or v. Result in a reduction in the number of freestanding or ground signs otherwise allowed; or vi. Result in a coordinated sign plan for a multi -tenant building or multiple building complex.' If the -Planning Director determines that the intent of the proposed sign accomplishes one of the above purposes, the Planning Director may grant a modification request provided the proposed sign also meets all of the following criteria (RMC 4-4-100H.9.b): L The modification will not create a significant adverse impact to other property or improvements in the immediate vicinity of the subject property; and ii. The modification will not increase the number of signs allowed by this Chapter; and iii. The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any wall, projecting, awning/canopy/marquee/traditional marquee, or secondary sign by more than twenty five percent (25%);'and iv. The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any freestanding or ground sign; and v. The modification does not create a public safety -hazard. The proposal for more than one A -frame sign meets RMC 4-4-100H.9.a.i and ii in that it responds to the needs of the public in locating a business establishment and assists the business in contributing to the economic well-being of the community: The proposal also meets RMC4-4-100H.9.b.i vin that it does. not create a significant adverse impact. to other properties in the area; it does -not increase the humber'of signs allowed; it does not increase the allowed height or -area of any freestanding or.ground sign and, it does. not create a public safety hazard provided that the applicant complies with the provisions of RMC 4-4-100J.5.b.ii through RMC 4-4=100.1.5.1.- However, staff recommends -that only one additional. sign be allowed Decision The requested. modifications from the City Center Sign Regulations, RMC 4-4-100J.5.a.i and RMC 44-100J.5.b.i (1) are approved with the following condition: 1. The applicant may install. no more than two A -frame signs total, one of which shall be located along the Mill Avenue S frontage and the other of which shall be located along the Houser Way S frontage of the parking lot surrounding the Patrick Donnelly Page 3 of 3 May 13, 2011 property located at 200 Mill Avenue S. The signs must meet other A -frame sign criteria such as pedestrian clearance, clear vision area, size, construction Spec ifications and criteria, maintenance and appearance, removal upon daily close of business, and display of permit number. The decision to approve the proposed modification is subject to a fourteen (14) day appeal period from the date of this letter.. Within 14 -days of the effective date of decision,'any party may request reconsideration that a decision may be reopened by the Administrator (Decision -maker). The Administrator (Decision -maker) may.modify his decision if material evidence not readily discoverable prior to the original decision is found or. if he finds there was. misrepresentation of fact. After review of the reconsideration"request, if the Administrator (Decision -maker) finds sufficient evidence to amend the original decision, there will be no further extension of the appeal period. Any person Wishing to take further action must file a formal appeal within the 14 -day appeal timeframe with the Renton City Clerk's office, Renton City Hall ! 7`h Floor, (425) 430-6510. The decision to approve the proposed modification will become final if not appealed in writing to the Hearing Examiner on or before 5:00.pm, May 27, 2011. Additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's office; Renton City Hall — 7t" Floor, (425) 430-6510. Appeals must be filed in writing, together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South'Grady Way, .Renton, WA 98057. If you have questions regarding this correspondence, feel free to contact Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner at (425) 430-7382. Sincerely, C.E. "Chip" Vincent Planning Director Attachments: 1. Aerial Photo 2. Zoning Map (Sheet F4 W h) cc: Neil Watts, Development Services Director Jennifer Henning,•Current Planning Manager Jennifer Davis Hayes, Community Development Project Manager Gerald Wasser, Associate Planner Donna Locher, Lead Code Compliance N N z N m p p Uy¢ Z LLJ m = q 1A N N 'O ❑ Y ( VI looq. CJ m `3 a w w U)w a ■■■ Q N 79, lY r � rya � �'/�•.� S I w >IFFY nr ME L 1" F WAINWA ® gal V_.®`u•" i i LL 0 v n vi u�i 0 Lo A E4 - 08 T23N R5E W 112 CA G4 rl N• q R-] 1 R -1Q R-8 •1 •1 •] 7 CA CA R-10 i UC N1 ia: CN R8 Ria -CN ., J! -� N�16• --' RM -U M -U Wni iAft R Iwo - -- --Ia R CD ..._ !� .. RM -U RM -U CD RM -U 1D. CD CD CD ! fibre rnp - c i CD CD CD 9 CD CD — co i ]e BI 6ri W �6 cD co coCID / co CQ co CD -- co - ca- CD aff CD CD CD CD CD FCD RNF � RM- — CD ...... RM -U R!N L c0 j CD e° r CA CA SCD r 40 R �. I j L y't► I�ilfi�ll ZONING MAP BOOK G4 - 20 T23N R5E W 112 PW TECHNICAL SERVICES PRINTED ON 11/13/09 e•x Wrnr,w rYb, r H W Ywa 3 Ila inO, wwW�Y UniwiwTMwi 0 200 4DD Feet 1.-4.800 RC I A N W z N RC N F4 17 T23N R5E W 112 5317 4/22/20!0 FIRST RATE MORTGAGE A SUBSIDIARY OF SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE Chip Vincent Planning Director Renton City Mall A -Frame sign modification request FirstRateMortgage ,AILL AVENUE S SUITE 410 RENTON, WA 98057 425.988.2500 OFFICE WWW.1 RATEMTG.COM MMnMMF First Rate Mortgage 200 Mill Ave South Ste. 410 Renton, WA 98057 425-988-2500 4/22/11 Chip Vincent Planning Director Renton City Hall Dear Mr. Vincent: We, First Rate Mortgage, are a current tenant in the old Renton city hall building located at 200 Mill Ave South. We are writing this letter in anticipation of placing A -frame signs on and around the property for the purpose of advertising. Since our location is within the City Center Sign Regulation Area, we would like to address the Authority and Purpose concerns along with Modification review criteria in order to obtain the proper modification within the Renton Municipal Code. 1. Authority and Purpose. a. We feel our signs will accomplish two of the purposes noted. First, with the ability to post A -frame signs at the entrance(s) to the parking lot, we will be helping the public in locating our business establishment from the street(s). Currently there are no such signs in, on, or around the building indicating the presence of professionals businesses. Second, as a business in the downtown area, we are committed to contributing to the economic well-being of the community. Our research has confirmed we are one of the only true mortgage companies in Renton that can provide a viable option to a bank or credit union. Since moving from Bellevue after 12 years, we intend to establish ourselves as a productive, civic -minded business in Renton that has an excellent reputation in the business circles. We have joined the Renton Chamber of Commerce; and, we will be holding community functions such as seminars and networking groups. We will also be holding an open house in June which will be open to the public to announce our location and to welcome our professional partners and clients. It is our hope that we can continue to build our presence in the community with a positive response from the citizens and business owners of Renton. b. Currently the old city hall building has no coordinated sign plan for tenants and is setback from all roadways that enter the parking lot. We feel this has a negative impact on our ability to advertise our location and bring in potential customers that may otherwise stop to inquire about our business. 2. Review Criteria a. Our request for a modification meets all of the Review criteria including. i. The signs will not create significant adverse impact to other property or improvements. ii. The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any wall, projecting, awning/canopy/marquee/traditional marquee or secondary sign by more than 25%. iii. The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any freestanding or ground sign. iv. The modification does not create a public safety hazard. b. Our modification, which may require a variance, is requesting to permit (3) signs to maximize our ability to advertise at three different street/sidewalk locations. These locations are plotted with photos and measurements to validate all the requirements listed under Section 5a in Renton Municipal Codes. We look forward to working with you during the permitting process to fulfill our modification request. Sincerely, Patrick Donnelly First Rate Mortgage ENCLOSURES (7) 1 , 1 1 34 ter KKMI �. M r Corner of Mill Ave & 2nd Ave MIR Ib A r4hC Corner Mill Ave & 2nd Ave alternate: position 1 • LI r Corner of Mill Ave & 2nd Ave - sidewalk width if.jtjabti e� Corner of Mill Ave & Houser Way Corner df Mill Ave & Houser Way -sidewalk width y, AIN:, U , , A J . X &OWN worm n Houser Way first entrance Amb /%k F� §af.-,vv* first entrance sidewalk width 1 I Printed: 04-25-2011 CITY OF RENTON 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA11-021 Payment Made: 04/25/2011 04:06 PM Receipt Number: Total Payment: 103.00 Payee: CURT TIEDEMAN Current Payment Made to the Following Items: Trans Account Code Description Amount 3080 503.000000.004.322 Technology Fee 3.00 5022 000.000000.007.345 Variance Fees 100.00 Payments made for this receipt Trans Method Description Amount Payment Check #5307 103.00 Account Balances Trans Account Code Description Balance Due ------------------------ ------------------------------ 3021 303.000000.020.345 Park Mitigation Fee 3080 503.000000.004.322 Technology Fee 5006 000.000000.007.345 Annexation Fees 5007 000.000000.011.345 Appeals/waivers 5008 000.000000.007.345 Binding Site/Short Plat 5009 000.000000.007.345 Conditional Use Fees 5010 000.000000.007.345 Environmental Review 5011 000.000000.007.345 Prelim/Tentative Plat 5012 000.000000.007.345 Final Plat 5013 000.000000.007.345 PUO 5014 000.000000.007.345 Grading & Filling Fees 5015 000.000000.007.345 Lot Line Adjustment 501.6 000.000000.007.345 Mobile Home Parks 5017 000.000000.007.345 Rezone 5018 000.000000.007.345 Routine Vegetation Mgmt 5019 000.000000.007.345 Shoreline Subst Dev 5020 000.000000.007.345 Site Plan Approval 5021 000.000000.007.345 Temp Use, Hobbyk, Fence 5022 000.000000.007.345 Variance Fees 5024 000.000000.007.345 Conditional Approval Fee 5036 000.000000.007.345 Comprehensive Plan Amend 5909 000.000000.002.341. Booklets/EIS/Copies 5941 000.000000.007.341 Maps (Taxable) 5954 650.237.00.00.0000 DO NOT USE - USE 3954 5998 000.000000.000.231 Tax Remaining Balance Due: $0.00 --------------- .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 _00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 R1101432