Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-103-04 - Master Sign Plan For 2-Story Multi-Tenant Office Building/923 S. Bridgeway Place
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN
PLAN FOR A TWO STORY MULTI-TENANT
BUILDING FOR KIM EVANS
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-IO3-04
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on December 9, 2004, at which time the Board made their decision. The Eagle Design Review Board
having heard and taken oral and written testimony, and having duly considered the matter, makes the
following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law;
FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. PROJECT SUMMARY:
Kim Evans, represented by Tamura and Associates, is requesting design review approval of a
master sign plan for a two story multi-tenant office building. The site is located approximately
450-feet south of East Shore Drive at 923 South Bridgeway Place (Lot 22, Block 4, Mixed Use
Subdivision No.5).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on September 9,2004.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-1O2-04 (design review application for building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA (Mixed Use with development agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
l' high x 11' wide
"River Pointe Plaza"
Re uired
10" high (maximum as limited within the
master si Ian criteria)
Si n Data
Wall Sign Dimensions
Area of Si na e
Illumination
Il-s uare feet
36-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
None
Si n Data
Wall Si n Dimensions
34" hi h x 28" wide
N/A
Illumination
36-s uare feet (maximum)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Area of Si na e
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Si n Data
WaU Sign Dimensions
Individual Tenant Buildin
Pro osed
Area of Signage
12-square feet (approximately) *
20" high x 16' wide (maximum as limited
within the master si n Ian criteria)
24-square feet (maximum as limited within
the master si Ian criteria)
l' high x 12' wide *
lllumination Recessed soffit li htin Interior-illumination rohibited
* Note: Sizes indicated on the elevation plans date stamped by the City on October 14, 2004. Please note that the size of
signs indicated on the elevation plans do not correspond with the size of signs permitted within the written criteria.
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
River Pointe Plaza sign = 10" high black times bold pan channel letters, 1 112" deep, mounted flush
to face of building.
Directory Sign = Y2' thick glass with beveled edge with I" black vinyl tenant copy.
Individual tenant signs = 8" high black Helvetica pan channel letters, 1 112" deep, mounted flush to
face of building.
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
THIS PROPOSAL:
Protect and enhance the small town character of the City by requiring signage which is creative
and distinctive, compatible with its surroundings, and an integral component of the style and
character of the building to which it relates.
B. ZONING CODE PROVISIONS WHICH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING THIS
PROPOSAL:
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-2(B)
The general theme of the Design Review Overlay District is to specify desirable building and
landscape architectural styles and materials to create a sustainable and pleasing environment
for residents and visitors alike. The architectural designs, materials, and graphics set forth in
this article are complied to create a theme unique to the area called "Eagle Architecture".
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)
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Signage for any project shall provide for business identification and minimize clutter and
confusion on and off the site.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)(c)
Signs are to provide effective and necessary business identification systems adapted to the
building design.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)(e)
The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting, landscaping, and hours of operations of all
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permanent signs and outdoor advertising structures or features to insure that any such
proposals do not detract from the function of, or design of, buildings, structures, surrounding
properties, neighborhoods, or streets.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(1)
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Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment the building architecture and colors as
determined by the Design Review Board.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(E)
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The design review board must find that any illuminated sign permitted under the specific
regulations within this chapter is designed such that brightness levels are controlled to assure a
soft, subtle effective light in accordance with other city regulations intended to create and
maintain the Eagle Architecture theme. Illumination types, styles, and practices not listed
herein shall be prohibited unless otherwise deemed by the Design Review Board and City
Council to be consistent with the Eagle Architecture theme.
Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(K)(I)
No signs shall be erected or maintained in any district as established by the Zoning Ordinance
except those signs specifically enumerated in this Chapter. The number and area of signs as
outlined in this Chapter are intended to be maximum standards which do not necessarily
ensure architectural compatibility. Therefore, in addition to the enumerated standards,
consideration shall be given to a sign's relationship to the overall appearance of the subject
property as well as the surrounding community. Compatible design, simplicity and sign
effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval.
C. DISCUSSION:
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The applicant is requesting approval to construct a building wall sign naming the building, a
directory sign that will include all tenants located within the building, and individual tenant wall
signs. It is staff s opinion that all the above mentioned signage, if approved, will create sign
clutter. In addition, there are several areas where the written criteria establishing the size of any
tenant sign does not correspond with that which is shown on the elevation plans. Eagle River has
established an outstanding development that the City of Eagle has been very satisfied with. Many
of the two story multi-tenant office buildings built or proposed within Eagle River Development
have chosen to either name the building and have a tenant directory or provide individual tenant
signs on the face of the building but not both. With that staff recommends the following changes
to the applicant's document titled "Master Sign Plan for River Pointe Plaza, Eagle River,
November 1, 2004", with strike thru text to be deleted and underlined text to be added so as to be
in compliance with Eagle City Code.
Master Sign Plan for River Pointe Plaza
Eagle River
November 1, 2004
1.
Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing entity for
written approval. A àesigB review sign permit aJlpliøatioB, accompanied by the written
approval of the managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for
City staff review and approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated
herein as well as Eagle City Code. In cases on any conflict between Eagle City Code and
the criteria specified herein, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
BüildiBg wall sigH.s shall be plaeeà wit:hiB the aJlpro'leà sigH. æ:eas as àesigBateà iB
attachmeBts.
2.
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Bach teaaRt will Be alløweà exterior 'NaIl sigaage as f>er t:ke followiag: ,^.ll teaaRt wall
let-teriag shall Be g" cüstom farmed Helvetica Blaek BaR ehaRBel 1 1/1" deaf> letters iastalled
by stüd m0üRted flush 1a BuildiRg sqHafe faotage at each teRaRt shall Bet exceed 24 SE Haf6
feet maximam 20" height BY Hi' leRgth.
Exterior building directory: 28" x 34" Glass Y2" thick with beveled edge - custom cut letters
for building name and tenant copy I" black vinyl- copy. Each tenant will be allowed
placement on building directory per the standard font and color.
Exterior building identification is comprised of 1 0" ~ custom formed Times bold black
pan channell W' deep letters installed by stuff mount in building fascia flush mount as per
attachment.
6. An other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code.
7. Upoa tenniaatioa of t:keir lease, t:ke teaaRt or æaaagiHg eRtity shall aeatly seal all peaeætiøas
of tHe Büildiag strl:letüFe ia a watertigHt eoRditiøa t:kat matcHes tHe texmr-e, cølor aaà
materialüseà iH tHe cøastrnetiøR øf t:ke büilàiHg.
4.
5.
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Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review
Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE REPORT:
Based upon the information provided to staff to date, staff recommends approval with the site
specific conditions of approval and the standard conditions of approval provided within the staff
report.
PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on December 9, 2004, at
which time the Board made their decision.
B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one.
C. Oral testimony in favor of this proposal was presented to the Design Review Board by no one (not
including the applicant/representative).
BOARD DECISION:
The Board voted 3 to 0 (McCullough, Stanger, Floegel, Barnes absent) to approve DR-1O3-04 for
a design review application for a master sign plan for a two story multi-tenant office building for
Kim Evans with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and standard
conditions of approval with text shown with underline to be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. All signs shall comply with the master sign plan criteria for the multi-tenant office building as
modified herein.
2. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan for River Pointe Plaza, Eagle River, November 1,
2004", shall be the master sign plan criteria for the multi-tenant office building.
Master Sign Plan for River Pointe Plaza
Eagle River
November 1,2004
1.
Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing entity for
written approval. A sign permit, accompanied by the written approval of the managing
entity, shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for City staff review and
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approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as Eagle
City Code. In cases on any conflict between Eagle City Code and the criteria specified
herein, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
Exterior building directory: 28" x 34" Glass W' thick with beveled edge - custom cut letters
for building name with I" black vinyl with uniform font for the tenant copy. Each tenant
will be allowed placement on building directory per the standard font and color. The font to
be used for all tenant COpy shall be reviewed and approved by City staff prior to the
installation of any tenant COpy.
Exterior building identification is comprised of 10" custom formed Times bold black pan
channell Y2" deep letters installed by stuff mount in building fascia flush mount as per
attachment.
2.
4. An other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code.
3. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs on the multi-tenant office building prior to a sign being
constructed on this site.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL:
1. A building permit/zoning permit shall be required prior to construction of any sign which is not
attached to a building with an active building permit.
2. Approval shall expire without notice to the applicant on the date of expiration of this Design Review,
as stipulated in Eagle City Code (one year from the Design Review Board approval date).
3. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Uniform Building Code, Eagle City Code, and all applicable
County, State and Federal Codes and Regulations shall be complied with. All design and construction
shall be in accordance with all applicable City of Eagle Codes unless specifically approved by the
Commission and/or Council.
4. New plans which incorporate any required changes shall be submitted for staff approval. Staff may
elect to take those plans to the Design Review Board and/or the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review and approval.
5. Any changes to the plans and specifications upon which this approval is based, other than those
required by the above conditions, will require submittal of an application for modification and
approval of that application prior to commencing any change.
6. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application,
shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory
and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the City of
Eagle of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a waiver/variance of said
requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is
sought.
7. Any modification of the approved design review plans must be approved prior to
construction/installation of such changes. Failure to do so may result in the requirement to modify the
project to comply with the approved design review and/or result in the inability to issue a certificate of
completion for this project.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on September 9, 2004.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-1O3-04) with regard to the Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article A, DR Design Review
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Overlay District, and based upon the information provided with the conditions required herein,
concludes that the proposed design review application is in accordance with the Eagle City Code and
the Eagle Comprehensive Plan.
DATED this 13th day of January 2005.
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