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5-Board Members
Bryan Christiansen
John Blackburn
Dave White
Bill DuBray
Wyatt Lawlis
Planning Staff
Secretary of Board
Mayor Reynolds
City Clerk
Enumclaw High School
AGENDA
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY HALL BUILDING
Council Chambers
at 1339 Griffin Avenue
REGULAR MEETING DATE
JANUARY 7, 2016
Thursday
6:00 P.M.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
READING OF MINUTES – December 17, 2015
III.
OLD BUSINESS
IV.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
PROJECT #15503 – INSTALL NEW FACE TO EXISTING FREESTANDING SIGN IN
GENERAL OFFICE (GO) ZONING DISTRICT – EVERGREEN SIGN CO. FOR NORPAC SEATING – 3255 GRIFFIN AVENUE – (232006-9316)
B.
PROJECT #15515 – BUILDING ELEVATIONS FOR EXISTING BUILDING IN
CENTRAL BUSINESS 2 (CB-2) ZONING DISTRICT – TIM RECTOR – 1749 COLE
STREET – (80040-0110)
C.
PROJECT #15524 – BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND SIGNS FOR EXISTING
BUILDING IN CENTRAL BUSINESS 2 (CB-2) ZONING DISTRICT – JON GRAVES
FOR COMMENCEMENT BANK – 1240 MYRTLE AVENUE – (236180-0370)
V.
BOARD COMMENTS
VI.
STAFF COMMENTS
VII.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Next Scheduled Meeting: January 21, 2016
CITY OF ENUMCLAW
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES
December 17, 2015
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Call to Order: The Design Review Board met in a regular session on December 17, 2015 at City
Hall, 1339 Griffin Avenue. Chairperson Christiansen called the meeting to order at 5:58 p.m.
Attendance: Members present: Bryan Christiansen, Bill DuBray, Wyatt Lawlis, and Dave White.
Member absent: John Blackburn. Staff members present were Chris Pasinetti, Interim Community
Development Director, and Cathy Burbank, Board Secretary.
Minutes:
Lawlis moved to approve the minutes from November 19, 2015 as written.
DuBray seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
PROJECT #15479 – INSTALL ONE NEW WALL SIGN IN HIGHWAY AND COMMUNITY
BUISNESS (HCB) ZONING DISTRICT – CULBERTSON’S SIGNS FOR ENUMCLAW
SUZUKI – 408 ROOSEVELT AVENUE – (252006-9111)
Culbertson's Signs is requesting the Design Review Board’s approval for replacement wall sign
at 408 Roosevelt Avenue.
On November 25, 2015 the City of Enumclaw received a sign permit for a replacement wall sign for
the subject property. The proposed sign is for the "Enumclaw Suzuki Dealership" located at 408
Roosevelt Avenue. The applicant is proposing a new wall sign to replace the existing Kawasaki sign.
The sign will have a black and green back ground with white lettering. The proposed sign is LED
internally illuminated.
The facade size is 1,406 square feet. The new proposed sign is approximately 36 square feet. Total
combined signs (existing sign and new sign) equal 72 square feet, this meets the minimum size
requirements in EMC 19.10.120. The proposed sign has similar colors as the existing Suzuki sign
(white lettering/black back ground). The sign is the same size as previously approved and is in the
same location.
Staff has reviewed this proposal and refers Building Tracking #15479 to the Design Review
Board for consideration.
Board did not have any concerns.
DuBray moved to find that Building tracking 15479 as submitted is consistent with Chapter
19.10 signs and be approved.
White seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
CITY OF ENUMCLAW
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES
December 17, 2015
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PROJECT #15483 – INSTALL ONE NEW WALL SIGN IN CENTRAL BUSINESS 2 (CB-2)
ZONING DISTRICT – BRIDGET’S BOUTIQUE – 1617 COLE STREET – (236180-0145)
Bridget Peterson is requesting the Design Review Board’s approval for one new wall sign for
"Bridget's Boutique" located at 1617 Cole Street.
On November 23, 2015 the City of Enumclaw received a sign permit for a new wall sign for the
subject property. The proposed sign is for the existing business located at the subject property.
The proposed sign is installed approximately ten (10) feet high. The facade is 22 feet in height. This
is 45% of the height of the facade. The Design Review Board can grant an exception to the wall sign
placement pursuant to EMC 19.10.070(A). These exceptions shall be considered when unusual
facade design would result in significant practical difficulty in placing the sign as required. In this
instance, the wall sign would be installed on glass as opposed to just above the door entrance; this
would warrant an exception.
The business fronts on Cole Street. The business facade is 2400 square feet. The size of the proposed
wall sign is 8.65 square feet, meeting the minimum requirements in EMC 19.10.110(B)(1).
The sign letters are made of tin steel.
Staff has reviewed this proposal and refers Building Tracking #15483 to the Design Review Board
for consideration.
Chairperson Christiansen asked if there were any objections to the placement exceptions on the
building. There were none. It was mentioned that the scale of the lettering could have been better fit
to the available space.
Lawlis moved to find that Building Tracking #15483 as submitted is consistent with Chapter 19.10
signs and an exception be granted pursuant to EMC 19.10.070(A) for the location criteria due to the
large amount of glass on the façade and be approved.
White seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
PROJECT #15486 – INSTALL TWO NEW WALL SIGNS IN HIGHWAY AND
COMMUNITY BUSINESS (HCB) ZONING DISTRICT – R K GRAPHICS FOR AMABILIS
– 1499 FARMAN ST N – (192007-9019)
RK Graphics is requesting the Design Review Board’s approval for two new wall signs at 1499
Farman Street N.
On November 30, 2015 the City of Enumclaw received a sign permit for a new wall signs for the
subject property. The proposed signs are for a new business, "Amabilis". The applicant is proposing
two new wall signs which are white channel letters and will not be internally illuminated. The letters
will be attached to the building siding using silicone adhesive.
The facade is eleven (11) feet tall. The 60 - 90 % of the facade height would be 6.6 to 9.9 feet tall.
The proposed sign is being installed at 7.9 feet, meeting EMC 19.10.100. The facade size is 462
square feet. The new proposed signs are approximately 17.6 square feet each, for a combined total of
35.2 square feet, this meets the minimum size requirements in EMC 19.10.120.
CITY OF ENUMCLAW
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MINUTES
December 17, 2015
Page 3 of 3
Project #15486 – Install Two New Wall Signs in Highway and Community Business (HCB)
Zoning District – R K Graphics for Amabilis – 1499 Farman St N – (192007-9019)-continued
Staff has reviewed this proposal and refers Building Tracking #15486 to the Design Review Board
for consideration.
White moved to find that Building Tracking #15486 as submitted is consistent with Chapter 19.10
signs" and be approved.
Lawlis seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
BOARD COMMENTS:
Discussed vacant the lot at Cole and Stevenson where building was taken down. Staff has not seen
or heard of any plans for the site.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Mentioned some development that Design Review Board might see soon. On Cole Street where the
Yoga studio was the new owner is developing business on the first floor and living space on second
floor. Commencement Bank is talking about moving into old bank/coffee stand across the street
from City Hall. Highpoint Village is applying to add onto their building. Will need a conditional use
permit approved prior to building because of density.
Discussed whether Taco Bell is coming to town. Staff held a PreApplication meeting with a
representative of Taco Bell, but nothing has been brought forward. Their intention was on the corner
of Stevenson and Highway 410
City Council approved the Conditional Use Permit for the Utility pole on the City reservoir property.
City Council had their first reading on the 5 lot Preliminary Plat known as Plateau Estates which is
located off of 266th Avenue SE.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
White made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:21p.m. DuBray seconded the motion, and the
motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burbank
Secretary of the Board
STAFF REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TO:
Design Review Board
FROM:
Chris Pasinetti, AICP, Interim Community Development Director
DATE:
For the January 7, 2016 Design Review Board Meeting
APPLICANT: Evergreen Sign Company; Nor-Pac- Nicole Apeles
SUBJECT:
I.
Building Tracking #15503 – Freestanding sign in the General Office (GO) Zoning
District – 3255 Griffin Avenue (APN 2320069316).
INTRODUCTION
Evergreen Sign Company ("Applicant") on behalf of Nicole Apeles, is requesting the Design
Review Board’s ("DRB") approval for a sign reface for an existing freestanding sign at 3255
Griffin Avenue ("Subject Property").
II.
BACKGROUND AND PROPOSAL
On December 8, 2015 the City received a sign permit for the freestanding sign at the subject
property. The applicant is proposing to install new channel letters to the existing freestanding
sign structure. The sign is approximately 16.25 square feet (excluding the base). (see Exhibit
1).
III.
REVIEW
In determining the proposed signs the following code sections were reviewed:
EMC 15.04.020 Definitions.
“Freestanding sign” means a sign which is not supported by a building. Freestanding sign
types include monument, pole and fence signs.
EMC 19.10.110 Additional criteria for signs in CB, NB, GO zoning districts.
A. Single-Tenant Buildings – CB, NB, GO Zoning Districts. Buildings with one street-facing
facade shall be allowed a maximum of two signs. Buildings with multiple street-facing
facades shall be allowed a maximum of four signs. A maximum of two signs shall be allowed
along any single building facade.
2. Freestanding Signs. One freestanding sign shall be allowed. Maximum height shall be
seven feet above finished grade; maximum sign area shall be 16 square feet per side.
Freestanding signs shall be counted toward the maximum number of signs allowed.
Freestanding signs are strongly discouraged within the CB1 and CB2 zones and shall
require special approval by the design review board.
EMC 19.10.070 Exceptions and incentives
C. General Monument Sign Incentive (NB, GO, HCB, LI Zoning Districts). Either an increase
in height to an eight-foot maximum or a 20 percent increase in sign face size may be allowed
for freestanding signs which are of monument design, appropriate scale, complement the
building, have an attractive base constructed of natural materials (stone, brick, wood),
incorporate a significant landscape area around the base, are not internally lit, and use diffuse
lighting only. This incentive shall not be allowed in addition to any other incentive which
increases the sign size.
Staff Review: The proposed sign is re-facing the existing monument sign at the subject
property. The sign is larger than what is allowed (16 square feet per side); however the sign
does include decorative stone materials used to create an attractive base. The decorative
freestanding incentive allows the board allow a sign to be 20 percent larger. This was granted
in 2013, see Exhibit 2. The increase in the sign area would equate from 16 square feet to 19.2
square feet. For this, the sign includes a significant amount of landscaping around the sign
(grass) and is externally illuminated. This would warrant and increase sign size allowance
pursuant to EMC 19.10.070. The proposed sign area (Exhibit 1) is 16.25 square feet; which
meets the minimum sign size pursuant to Design Review Board approval.
The height of the existing sign is 4'8'', the maximum sign height allowed in seven (7) feet. The
proposed sign meets the minimum required in EMC 19.10.110.
IV.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed this proposal and refers Building Tracking #15503 to the Design Review
Board for consideration. If the DRB finds the design to be consistent with EMC 19.10.110
Additional criteria for signs in CB, NB, GO zoning districts the appropriate motion would be:
“I move to find that Building Tracking #15503 as submitted is consistent with Chapter
19.10 signs. The board finds that the existing freestanding sign includes a significant
amount of landscaping, is externally illuminated and has an attractive stone base which
warrants a sign exception to allow an increase in the sign area pursuant to EMC
19.10.070."
Prepared by:
Chris Pasinetti, AICP, Interim Community Development Director
Exhibits:
1. Proposed sign application materials.
2. 2013 DRB Approval.
Exhibit 1
STAFF REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TO:
Design Review Board
FROM:
Chris Pasinetti, AICP, Interim CD Director
DATE:
For the January 7, 2016 Design Review Board Meeting
APPLICANT:
MBA Architects; Michael Benjamin
SUBJECT:
Building Tracking #15515 – Building elevations for an existing building in the
Central Business District (CB2) located at 1749 Cole Street (APN
8004600110)
Proposal:
MBA Architects, on behalf of Tim Rector ("Applicant"), is requesting the Design Review Board’s
approval of the building design and signs for a mixed use building located at 1749 Cole Street
("Subject Property").
The applicant is proposing mostly interior improvements. The first floor will be remodeled to
include two office spaces while the upstairs will be remodeled into a single family residential
dwelling unit. The project will replace a pair of man doors with an overhead garage door in the
rear of the building on the alley, and adding a man door for egress purposes at the rear.
Staff Review
Building Design:
EMC 19.12.060 – Building Design Standards:
The proposed design is consistent with EMC 19.12.060 as follows:
 No changes to the existing roof is proposed. Wall and roof surfaces shall be broken into
smaller planes. Nor portion of the facade should exceed 80 feet in length. The existing
structure us 32'6'' in length (see Exhibit 2, page 2).
 The existing glass windows are balanced, reflective glass is not proposed.
 Traditional building materials are included on the building. The existing siding is wood.
 The applicant is not proposing an awning at this time, design review will be required at the
time of building permit for any awning in the future.
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 The building has one main color; light green. Trim color is white. No exterior color
change is proposed.
EMC 19.12.065 – Pedestrian orientation:
The proposed design is consistent with EMC 19.12.065 as follows:

The building is built to the property line abutting the sidewalk. Buildings that are abutted
next to the sidewalk are more pedestrian friendly. The building includes windows along
the Cole Street Facade which adds to the pedestrian friendly orientation.
Mixed Use Development and Design Standards:
EMC 19.38.070 Building height and articulation:
Objective. The building shall be designed in a manner so that its height does not overwhelm the
character and scale of other buildings in the CB-1 and CB-2 zones.
 The building height for the existing structure is 25 feet, meeting the minimum requirement
of 50 feet.
 The building facing facade facing the primary street is not stepped back and will be treated
with windows with trim elements, meeting the minimum requirement.
EMC 19.38.080 Building design, materials, and colors:
Objective. New development should preserve and be compatible with the city’s historic
architectural heritage. Particular emphasis should be placed on achieving an intimate scale and a
concern for craftsmanship. New developments, which are near or adjacent to older buildings of
substantial historic character, should be respectful of the historic building. While not mimicking
the older structure, the development should consider the compatibility of size, shape, scale,
materials, details, textures, colors, and landscape features.
 The existing building includes a parapet concealing the roof mechanical equipment from
ground views.
 The existing exterior siding material is wood; this extends around the entire structure.
 The existing building color is a light green.
EMC 19.38.090 Building Entrances:
Objective. The primary entrances of buildings shall be identified and highlighted through
architectural details, lighting, and signage. The design of buildings shall enhance the relationship
between buildings and streets by creating easily identifiable building entrances.
 The existing building entrances are visible from Cole Street.
 The existing building entrances are recessed.
EMC 19.38.100 Weather protection:
Objective. Buildings should provide protection for pedestrians from adverse weather conditions
 The existing building entrances are recessed and protected from the elements.
EMC 19.38.110 Transparency
Objective. Buildings shall provide generous amounts of windows to create views into ground
floors in order to provide visual interest to encourage pedestrian activity.
 The existing building provides more than the minimum of 50 percent windows and
entrance area. The windows are visible from the sidewalks.
 Buildings and establishments where goods and services are not offered shall contain at
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least passive elements focused to the pedestrian. These may include architectural detailing,
artwork, landscaped areas, or windows for public service use.
EMC 19.38.120 Building setbacks:
Objective. Buildings shall be oriented towards the primary street frontage and/or sidewalks.
Buildings on corner lots should be oriented towards the primary intersection.
 The existing building is not setback from the sidewalk nor is on a corner lot.
EMC 19.38.130 Landscaping:
Objective. Landscaping shall be incorporated into new development designed to soften the
manmade environment, provide vegetative buffers and open space. The preferred method of
landscaping is to first incorporate and preserve existing trees and shrubs and other existing natural
features into the project design.
 Potted plants will be located on the sidewalks so not to obstruct path of travel.
EMC 19.38.140 Parking:
Objective. Development shall minimize the impact of parking on the building’s relationship to the
street, pedestrian-oriented character, and character of the neighborhood.
 The applicant is providing one parking stall located indoors at the rear of the building.
EMC 19.38.150 Pedestrian and bicycle standards:
Objective. Provide safe, bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly development.
 The existing structure provides direct access from the building to the sidewalk and
neighboring buildings.
 No off street parking areas are provided; except the one parking stall being provided for
the residence.
EMC19.38.160 Lighting:
Objective. Limit the amount and intensity of lighting to that necessary for safety, security and to
compliment architectural character. All exterior lighting, including that used to illuminate signs,
shall be designed to reduce glare impacts to adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, to use
energy efficiently, and to reduce nighttime “light pollution.” Such lighting shall not blink, flash,
or oscillate.
 No changes to the existing lighting is proposed.
EMC 19.38.170 Support elements:
Objective. Mechanical elements, loading areas, and trash and recycling containers shall be located
and/or screened to minimize their visibility from public view.
 The applicant is including an elevator as part of the remodel. The mechanical equipment
for the elevator is being installed below the surface instead of at the top of the building.
 The refuse containers will be located in the garage and moved to the alley for pick up on
trash days.
 Loading area is provided for at the rear of the building.
 No roof top mechanical equipment is provided as part of the project.
Recommendation:
Staff finds that the proposal meets the criteria of EMC 19.12 Design Regulations and EMC 19.38
Mixed Use Development and Design Standards subject to approval by the Design Review Board.
Tracking #15515 – 1749 Cole Street Mixed-Use
If the Design Review Board concurs, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to find that Building Tracking #15515 is consistent with Enumclaw Municipal
Code (EMC) 19.12 Design Regulations and 19.38 Mixed Use Development and Design
Standards as submitted subject to the following approvals:
1. The applicant shall provide the following subject to EMC 19.38.110(A)(3),
including but not limited to:
a. Architectural detailing; or
b. Artwork; or
c. allow window space for public service use (for example: Public
Announcements, Artwork Display, etc.)
Exhibit 1:
1. Color Elevations for 1749 Cole Street.
2. Tennant Improvement Plans
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Exhibit 2
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STAFF REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TO:
Design Review Board
FROM:
Chris Pasinetti, AICP, Interim CD Director
DATE:
For the January 7, 2016 Design Review Board Meeting
APPLICANT:
Jon Graves Architects for Commencement Bank; Joshua McCann
SUBJECT:
Building Tracking #15524 – Building elevations and signs for an existing
building in the Central Business District (CB2) located at 1240 Myrtle Avenue
(APN 2361800370)
Proposal:
Jon Graves Architects, on behalf of Commencement Bank ("Applicant"), is requesting the Design
Review Board’s approval of the building design and signs for a new Commencement Bank
Branch located at 1240 Myrtle Avenue ("Subject Property").
The building will receive new exterior paint; light grey (see Exhibit 1, page 6). All cladding and
trim materials will remain. Majority of the existing veneer will remain, some panels will be
replaced with new architectural panels.
The Wells Street side ("North Elevation" on Exhibit 1, page 4) will be repainted (grey color)
and a new seven foot section of exterior cladding will be removed and replaced with new
architectural panel (Exhibit 1, page 4, #5). The main entrance of the building will include the
addition of a new canopy system with an updated storefront vestibule, a new ATM and a night
drop box. Two additional landscaped areas will be added as well as a van accessible parking stall.
The drive way approach will be reconstructed to meet ADA requirements (see Exhibit 1, page
10). The existing drive-thru side ("South Elevation", Exhibit 1, page 5) will include a new
canopy system covering the window. The existing cladding around this area will be removed and
replaced with new architectural panel (Exhibit 1, page 5, #15). Nichiha illumination series
architectural panel will be used. See architectural renderings. The Myrtle Street side ("East
Elevation", Exhibit 1, page 5) will receive new exterior paint and replacement of the exterior
door with a new storefront entry ("East Elevation, Exhibit 1, page 5, #9).
New signage. The Wells Street and Myrtle Avenue elevations new wall signs and a sign on the
eastern elevation (facing the alley) (Exhibit 1, page 6-9 & 11). Interior remodeling will be
needed, but not as part of this review.
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Staff Review
Building Design:
EMC 19.12.060 – Building Design Standards:
The proposed design is consistent with EMC 19.12.060 as follows:
 No changes to the existing roof is proposed. However, the installation of the new awnings
give the appearance of a wall shift along the facades. The municipal code grants special
consideration for projects in CB1 and CB2. This project is located within the CB2 zoning
district (see Exhibit 1, page 4 & 5).
 The existing building has a mansard roof.
 Window placement is balanced. Windows will remain. Portions of the exterior will
include architectural paneling (see description above).
 The existing glass windows are not reflective, but are a dark tint.
 Traditional building materials are included on the building. Stone and wood are existing
materials along the facades. Awning systems will be installed to match the existing
building.
 The proposed awnings will not obscure the architectural details of the facades they are
installed on, specifically these awnings are not installed on the facades facing the streets
(Wells Street & Myrtle Avenue).
 The building has one main color; grey. However the wood and brick trim also add a
variety in color to the exterior of the building. Trim color is grey. No bright or bold colors
are being proposed.
EMC 19.12.065 – Pedestrian orientation:
The proposed design is consistent with EMC 19.12.065 as follows:

The building is built to the property line abutting the sidewalk. Buildings that are abutted
next to the sidewalk are more pedestrian friendly.
 The applicant is reconstructing the driveway approaches to meet minimum ADA
requirements and provides for a smooth-flowing walkway along the sidewalk.
Parking (EMC 19.14):
The Central Business Zoning District (CB-2) does not require off-street parking. The existing site
does include 14 parking stalls (see Exhibit 1, page 10).
Signs (EMC 19.10):
In determining the proposed wall sign the following code sections were reviewed:
EMC 15.04.020 Definitions.
“Wall sign” means a type of building sign attached parallel to an exterior wall of a building,
including a mansard roof.
“Alley” means a minor way used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or side of
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properties otherwise abutting on a street, and not intended for general travel. Alleys are counted as
streets for the purpose of signing.
EMC 19.10.100 Criteria for signs in all nonresidential zoning districts.
A. Wall Signs. Signs shall be mounted between 60 and 90 percent of the height of the first-story
building facade unless excepted per EMC 19.10.070(A). Signs shall not project more than 15
inches from the wall surface.
EMC 19.10.110 Additional criteria for signs in CB, NB, GO zoning districts.
A. Single-Tenant Buildings – CB, NB, GO Zoning Districts. Buildings with one street-facing
facade shall be allowed a maximum of two signs. Buildings with multiple street-facing facades
shall be allowed a maximum of four signs. A maximum of two signs shall be allowed along any
single building facade.
1. Building Signs. Building signs shall be placed only on the street-facing facade(s) unless
special approval shall have been granted by the design review board. For buildings fronting on
one street, total building signing (excluding freestanding signs) shall not exceed 10 percent of
the square footage of the street-facing facade. For buildings fronting on multiple streets, total
building signing (excluding freestanding signs) shall not exceed 10 percent of the square
footage of the primary facade and 10 percent of the square footage of the secondary facade.
Total sign square footage of the secondary facade shall not exceed that allowable for the
primary facade.
EMC 19.10.070 Exceptions and incentives.
A. Wall Sign Placement Exception (CB1, CB2, NB, GO, HCB, LI Zoning Districts). Exceptions
shall be considered when unusual facade design would result in significant practical difficulty in
placing the sign as required in this chapter. The design review board may waive the requirement
for the sign to be placed within 60 to 90 percent of the first floor building facade only if warranted
by extraordinary design, aesthetic placement, compatibility with the building, and compatibility
with neighboring buildings.
Review:
The applicant is proposing new weather protective awnings as part of their exterior remodel of the
existing building located at the subject property. The application meets the applicable sections of
EMC 19.60 as stated above. Parking is not required, however there are existing parking stalls
provided for as part of the project. The building is not setback from the sidewalk and provides
access to the structure from the sidewalk. The applicant is also reconstructing the driveway
approaches to meet minimum ADA requirements.
The applicant is proposing three (3) wall signs. One sign on the Wells Street Elevation, one on the
Myrtle Avenue Elevation, and one on the Alley elevation (southern). The building has multiple
street facing facades (Myrtle Ave & Wells St), therefore the building is allowed four signs.
Building signs shall be placed only on street facing facades. The signs shall not exceed 10% of the
square footage of the street facing facade. Detailed review for each sign and facade is below:
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The Myrtle Avenue Elevation (East Elevation): The street facing facade is approximately 698
square feet. The proposed sign is 44.5 square feet; which meets the minimum requirements in
EMC 19.10.110.
Wells Street Elevation (North Elevation): The street facing facade is approximately 985.8 square
feet. The proposed sign is 19.8 square feet; which meets the minimum requirements in EMC
19.10.110.
Alley Facing Facade (Southern Elevation): The alley facing facade (Or Street, see definitions) is
approximately 985.8 square feet. The proposed sign is 19.8 square feet; which meets the
minimum requirements in EMC 19.10.110.
EMC 19.10.100 requires wall signs to be installed between 60 and 90 percent of the height of the
first-story building facade. The proposed signs are not able to be installed between the 60 and 90
percent due to the mansard roof; this extraordinary design would warrant an exception by the
Design Review Board to waive this requirement.
Recommendation:
Staff finds that the proposal meets the criteria of EMC 19.12 Design Regulations and EMC 19.10
signs subject to approval by the Design Review Board.
If the Design Review Board concurs, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to find that Building Tracking #15524 is consistent with Enumclaw Municipal
Code (EMC) 19.12 Design Regulations and 19.10 Signs and that it be approved as
submitted subject to the following approvals:
1. The extraordinary building design warrants an exception from EMC 19.10.100
for sign placement.
Exhibit 1:
1. Building renderings, building architectural drawings and sign exhibits.
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