Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-16-04 - Construct 2 Building Wall Signs/1 Monument Sign/3 Directional Signs/3004 E State Stre
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO BUILDING WALL
SIGNS, ONE MONUMENT SIGN, AND THREE
DIRECTIONAL MONUMENT SIGNS FOR CARL'S
JR. RESTAURANT FOR STAR FOODS
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-16-04
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on April 22, 2004. The Board continued the item to May 13,2004, and made their decision at that time.
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:
Star Foods, represented by Roger Llewellyn with Golden West Advertising, is requesting design
review approval to construct two (2) building wall signs, one (1) monument sign, and three (3)
directional signs for the Carl's Jr. restaurant. The site is located on the north side of East State
Street within Eagle Promenade (formerly Eagle Towne and Country Centre) at 3004 East State
Street.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on February 5, 2004.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-15-04 (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: C-3 (Highway Business District)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
(South Elevation)
Re uired
Area of Si na e
Star = 7' high x 6' 8" wide
Text = 2' hi h x 9' 7" wide
66-s uare feet
N/A
Wall Sign Dimensions
illumination
Halo illuminated - 30-milli amps
66-s uare feet (maximum)
430-milli amps (maximum) Interior-
illumination rohibited
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Si n Data
WaD Sign Dimensions
(North Elevation)
Re uired
Star = 7' high x 6' 8" wide
Text = 2' hi h x 9' 7" wide
N/A
Area of Si na e
Illumination
66-s uare feet
Halo illuminated - 30-milli amps
66-s uare feet (maximum)
430-milli amps (maximum) Interior-
illumination rohibited
Si n Data
Monument Si
Pro osed
6' high x 12' wide
Re uired
6' high 8'
master si
Sign Dimensions
Area of Signage
30-square feet (approximately)
Illumination
Four (4) 100-watt high pressure Interior-illumination prohibited
sodium ground mounted light
fixtures
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Building Wall Sign - Red background star (halo illuminated)
Yellow star mounted in front of red star (halo illuminated)
Star face cut out of yellow star to allow the red background to show
through
Carl's Jr. - Red letters (halo illuminated) with purple returns
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC:
Letter from H. James White, with White Leasure Development Company, date stamped by the
City on February 18, 2004.
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
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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.
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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
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.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(1)
Sign materials and overall appearance shall compliment the building architecture and colors as
determined by the Design Review Board.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(C)(6)
Directional Signs: Directional signs for an individual business or within the boundaries of a
shopping center are permitted only with the approval of the design review board. Directional
signs shall be designed as monument style signs and shall be three feet (3') high maximum.
Business identification is prohibited on directional signs.
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Eagle City Code Section 8-2A-8(E)
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.
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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:
. The applicant is proposing to construct a six foot (6') high by twelve foot (12') wide monument
sign. Per the master sign plan for Eagle Promenade, the pad site monument signs were not to
exceed six feet (6') in height by eight feet (8') wide. The applicant should be required to provide a
revised elevation plan showing that the monument sign does not exceed six feet (6') in height or
eight feet (8') in width. The revised elevation plan should be reviewed and approved by staff and
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one member of the Design Review Board prior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for this site.
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The applicant is proposing to construct three (3) directional signs which are proposed to be three
feet (3') in overall height. The rock base of the directional signs are proposed to be one foot (1 ')
in height with a two foot (2') high sign face located on the rock base. It is staffs opinion that the
face of the directional sign is not in proportion to the base of the sign. The applicant should be
required to provide a revised elevation plan showing a reduction in the overall height of the
directional sign face with the base of the directional sign increased so as to be in better proportion.
The revised elevation plan should be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing a
zoning certificate for this site.
Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review
Board.
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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 April 22, 2004. The
application was continued to May 13, 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 6 to 0 (Bowen absent) to approve DR-16-O4 for a design review application to
construct two building wall signs, one monument sign, and three (3) directional monument signs
for Star Foods, with the following staff recommended site specific conditions of approval and
standard conditions of approval with text shown with strike thru to be deleted by the Board and
text shown with underline to be added by the Board.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL:
1. The elevation and site olan date stamoed bv the City on Mav 6, 2004, is aooroved. Pr.ovide a Fe'/Ìsed
elevatioR plaR shewiRg the æeRHææt sigH. dees Ret e*eeed six feet ({j') iR height ar eight feet (8') iR
v/ÌdHi. The Fevised elevatieR plaR shall Be Fe'/ÌeVled aRd appreved BY staff aRd aRe æeæàer of the
DesigH. Review RaafEl prier ta Hie City issHiRg a zeRÎRg eeFtifieate fer this site.
2. Previde a Feviseà ele','atiaR filaR showiRg a FedyetieR iR the e'leæll height ef the direetieRal sigR faee
with tHe Base of the Elir-eøtieRal sigH. iRefeased se as to Be iR Better pmpøftioR. The revised elevatieR
filaR shall Be Fevie',ved aRd approved BY staff prier to the City issHiRg a zaRiRg øeFtifieate for this site.
3. The floodlights used to illuminate the monument sign shall be screened or located so they do not shine
onto the roadway or onto any nearby property. The light fixtures shall be concealed or screened with
perimeter landscaping providing a 12 month screen of sufficient height and density to conceal such
fixtures.
4. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs.
5. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs on the multi-tenant retail building or the monument
sign prior to a sign being constructed on this site.
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6. Provide a revised landscaoe olan showing the soecific plant material to be planted around the base of
the monument sign. The revised landscaoe plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one
member of the Design Review Board orior to the City issuing a zoning certificate for 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 February 5, 2004.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-16-04) with regard to the Eagle City Code Title 8, Chapter 2, Article A, DR Design Review
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.
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DATED this 27th day of May 2004.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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Eric R. McCullough, Chairman
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