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Findings - DR - 2005 - DR-136-04 - Building Wall Sign And Monument Sign BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICA nON FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR BUILDING WALL SIGNS AND ONE MONUMENT SIGN FOR ALBERTSONS ) ) ) ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-136-04 The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action on January 13, 2005. 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: Albertsons, Inc., represented by Jeff Carico with Image National, Inc., is requesting design review approval to modify and construct a series of four (4) building wall signs and one monument sign for Albertsons. The site is located generally on the northeast comer of Eagle Road and State Highway 44 at 250 S Eagle Road. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on December 8, 2004. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: DR-17-95 Original Sign Application DR-28-97 Modification to include a monument sign D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: N/A E. ZONING DESIGNATION: CBD-DA (Central Business District with a Development Agreement); Community Entry Development Area (CEDA) F. SIGNAGE: Si n Data Wall Sign Dimensions 5' high x 46' wide - "Albertsons & N/A Sav-on" 2' 6" high x 8' wide- "Food" 2' 6" wide x 17' 6" high "Pharmacy" 3' wide x 11' 7 14" hi h "US Bank" Area of Si na e 328.85-s uare feet 598-s uare feet (maximum) Interior-illumination rohibited Illumination Halo illuminated (letters onl ) Page 1 of 5 KIPlaJUlÌng Dt:ptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2004IDR-136-04 ùrt',doc M S' 'd d) onument 19n tWO-Sl e Si2n Data Proposed Required Si2n Dimensions 15' high x 18' wide 15' high (maximum) per DR-28-97 Area of Sign age 25.3-square feet (approximately) 50-square feet (maximum) per DR-17- 95 (Excludes Gas Prices) Illumination Two ground mounted high pressure Interior-illumination prohibited sodium light fixtures (one per side to illuminate gas prices). Halo illuminated "Albertsons" & Say-On" Si2n Landscapin2 250-square feet (approximately) 75-square feet (minimum) G. SIGN MATERIALS: Building Wall Signs = .125 Aluminum Face with .063 Aluminum returns. Face to be %" white outline with surface vinyl. Monument Sign = Existing cabinet with .125 Aluminum Face with .063 Aluminum returns. Face to be %" white outline with surface vinyl. Remainder of the sign will be unchanged. 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: . . 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) Signage for any project shall provide for business identification and minimize clutter and confusion on and off the site. . 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. . Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)(e) The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting, landscaping, and hours of operations of all Page 2 of 5 K:\Planning DeptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2004IDR-136-04 drf,doc 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)(l) . 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) . The design reyiew 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 Reyiew Board and City Council to be consistent with the Eagle Architecture theme. Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(K)(l) . 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: . Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review Board. STAFF RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT: Based upon the information provided to staff to date staff recommends approval of the requested design review application with the site specific conditions of approval and the standard conditions of approval provided below. PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD: A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on February 10, 2005, at which time the Board made their decision. B. Oral testimony in opposition to this proposal was presented to the Design Reyiew Board by no one. C. Oral testimony in fayor of this proposal was presented to the Design Reyiew Board by no one (not including the applicant/representatiye). BOARD DECISION: The Board yoted 6 to 0 (Barnes absent) to deny DR-136-04 for a design reyiew application for Building Wall Signs and One Monument Sign for Albertsons, with the following comments: 1) The proposed location of the building wall signs looks very congested. The "Albertsons" with the addition of the adjacent "Sav-on" is not centered over the building and appears unbalanced. 2) All modifications should include the proper repair and patching of the building façade to minimize the yisual impacts of the old mountings. Page 3 of 5 K:\PIIllllling DeptlEagle ApplicationsIDrl2004IDR-136-04 drf,doc 3) The red color of the "SaY-on" logo, on all signs, was suggested to be toned down with the use of a deeper red color. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: . Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-2(B) The general theme of the Design Reyiew Oyerlay District is to specify desirable building and landscape architectural styles and materials to create a sustainable and pleasing enyironment 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-5(E) Eagle Architecture And Site Design Book-EASD: The purpose of the EASD book is to show, through the use of pictures and text, specific period architectural styles, themes, and elements enyisioned through the requirements of this article. The EASD book, established through a resolution of the city council and as may be amended through future resolution(s), contains all exhibits referenced in this article and is incorporated herein by reference. However, exhibit A- I may only be modified through an ordinance amendment. The architecture styles found in the EASD book are permitted styles. Architectural styles not shown within the EASD book will not be considered. A copy of the EASD book is ayailable at Eagle city hall. Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(A)(4) . Signage for any project shall proyide for business identification and minimize clutter and confusion on and off the site. . Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-6(A)(4)(e) The size, location, design, color, texture, lighting, landscaping, and hours of operations of all permanent signs and outdoor adyertising 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)(l) Sign materials and oyerall appearance shall compliment the building architecture and colors as determined by the Design Review Board. The Eagle Design Reyiew Board determined that the proposed building wall signs and monument sign did not conform to the aboye mentioned sections of Eagle City Code for the color of the "Sav-on" sign and did not compliment the brick façade of the building which distracted from the building architecture. The Board also determined that the size and location of the "Sav-On Pharmacy" was cluttered and redundant in relation to the existing "pharmacy" sign to the south of the new proposed building wall sign. Further, the Board determined that the signs as proposed (location, positioning on building, and color scheme) do not comply with the requirements of the Eagle Architecture And Site Design Book (EASD). Page 4 of 5 K\PlllllJl;ng Dt:prlEagle Applicarìons\Drl2004\DR-136-04 drf,tloc DATED this 24th day of February 2005. ATTEST: "",...........~ ", ~ ßAO~ #'" " O.~ -l...^ '.. ..' .\ ..,...... <;!' '.. ~ ~.. .. ~ 1;;'.-- ~oRAl'<i'.. '\ :úl,,<:- .\..~ : : (~ .- -: : . . ""'. . ; ~ ~,,\'-~: 0 : ..+:. ".'h" 0:. e.. .' ',' ", ~ ,. ' ,... '" . , -"" ....." '" J' ¡- , " " ...' ""'- . .",., 0",." ." j~--- ~ (h.-u~ """'Sharon . Bergmann, Eagle Òty CI rk Page 5 of 5 K:\PlamJing DeptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2004IDR-136-04 drf,doc