Findings - DR - 2004 - DR-24-04 - Master Sign Plan For A Warehouse/Offie/Retail Building/1540 E Iron Eagle Drive
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN
FOR A MUL TI- TENANT W AREHOUSE/OFFICE/
RETAIL BUILDING FOR 3JC LAND COMPANY LLC
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-24-04
The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on April 8, 2004. 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:
3JC Land Company, LLC, represented by Cornel Larson with Larson Architects PA, is
requesting design review approval of a master sign plan for a warehouse/office/retail building.
The site is located on the northwest corner of East Iron Eagle Drive and Edgewood Lane at 1540
East Iron Eagle Drive.
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 3, 2004.
c. illS TORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-23-O4 (design review application for a warehouse/office/retail
building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU (Mixed Use)
F. SIGNAGE:
Re uired
3' high x 15' wide (maximum
er the master si n Ian criteria)
Si n Data
Wall Sign Dimensions
Pro osed
Varies depending on tenant name and logo
Area of Signage
Varies depending on tenant name and logo
45-square feet (maximum per the
master si n Ian criteria)
Interior-illumination rohibited
Illumination
Goose-neck li ht fixtures
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
High density urethane or equal and stud mounted with 3¡4" or I" space from wall surface
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
I. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
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STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROVISIONS, WillCH ARE OF SPECIAL CONCERN REGARDING
TillS 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".
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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(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)(1)
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
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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 has shown on the elevation plans (date stamped by the City on February 5, 2004),
the specific areas for tenant signage upon the multi-tenant office building. Each individual tenant
is required to place the business identification words or phrases and logo within the approved sign
area for that tenant.
Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Master Sign Plan
Criteria For the 3JC Retail Building", with strike thru text to be deleted and underlined text to be
added so as to be in compliance with Eagle City Code.
The overall master sign plan for the 3JC Retail Building will allow fat: signage for each tenant
which can be viewed at each individual entrance~ and where applicable~ at the street exposure
from Ede:ewood Lane and East Iron Eae:le Drive. We are looking for consistency in materials,
name style lettering, placement, illumination and size.
1. The signage area for each tenant sign age placement shall not exceed 10% of the
Inlil.,.iRg faee with a maximl:lm size of 3' by 15' or 45-square feet.
2. All tenant signage will be illuminated by overhead e:oose-neck eKtemal lightffig
fixtures (see attached cut sheet).
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3.
The construction of all tenant signage will be dimensional high density urethane or
equal and stud mounted with %" or I" space from wall surface.
The size of tenant signage lettering and or logo combo will not exceed 3' in height
total and can be achieved with either one. two, or three lines of text 1', 2', 3', ør 15"
Øf a eoæÐiRatioR ther-øøf and may include a logo (is included in the overall square
footae:e of the sign) adjacent to the lettering as long as the logo is of the same material
and color. The font for all lettering shall be consistent.
Signage may vary in color from individual tenant to tenant sign, however each
individual tenant sign shall be of a single color including any logos.
All tenant signage will be installed approximately 10 W W to bottom of signage
from grade level or 13' from bottom of signage from grade level for signs proposed
over the arched entry features.
Individual tenant window vinyls may be installed at each tenant entrance door and
shall be of white vinyl lettering and/or logo and shall not exceed 2-square feet in
dimension.
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Each tenant shall be responsible for all maintenance and repair of their signage and
shall maintain in good working order. Upon any signage removal, all penetrations
and wall surfaces shall be restored and sealed in a watertight condition and shall
match the texture, color, and existing materials used in the construction of the
building.
Each tenant wishing to install signage on this building is required to submit signage
plans to the 3JC Retail Building managine: entity for written approval of any proposed
buildine: wall sie:ns. A design review application. accompanied bv written approval
of the manae:ing entity. shall be submitted to the City for any proposed building wall
sie:ns prior to the installation of any buildine: wall signs. shall gaiR the City of Eagle
Desig-ø Revie".'/ approval følløwiRg these gui"'eliRes aft'" the laR.,.loFå's approval prior
to æsællatÎoR.
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There are no monument signs planned for this development at this time.
Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review
Board.
STAFF RECOMMENDA nON 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 8, 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 (Bowen, Christensen, Floegel, and Stanger absent) to approve DR-24-04
for a design review application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant warehouse/office/retail
building for 3JC Company, 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 3JC Retail Building as modified
herein.
2. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria For the 3JC Retail Building", shall be the
master sign plan criteria for the 3JC Retail Building.
The overall master sign plan for the 3JC Retail Building will allow signage for each tenant
which can be viewed at each individual entrance~ and where applicable~ at the street exposure
from Edgewood Lane and East Iron Eagle Drive. We are looking for consistency in materials,
name style lettering, placement, illumination and size.
1. The sign age area for each tenant signage placement shall not exceed 3' by 15' or 45-
square feet.
2. All tenant signage will be illuminated by overhead goose-neck light fixtures (see attached
cut sheet).
3. The construction of all tenant signage will be dimensional high density urethane or equal
and stud mounted with %" or 1" space from wall surface.
4. The size of tenant signage lettering and or logo combo will not exceed 3' in height total
and can be achieved with either one, two, or three lines of text and may include a logo (is
included in the overall square footage of the sign) adjacent to the lettering as long as the
logo is of the same material and color. The font for all lettering shall be consistent.
5. Signage may vary in color from individual tenant to tenant sign, however each individual
tenant sign shall be of a single color including any logos.
6. All tenant signage will be installed approximately 10 W to bottom of signage from grade
level or 13' from bottom of signage from grade level for signs proposed over the arched
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entry features.
7. Individual tenant window vinyls may be installed at each tenant entrance door and shall be
of white vinyl lettering and/or logo and shall not exceed 2-square feet in dimension.
8. Each tenant shall be responsible for all maintenance and repair of their signage and shall
maintain in good working order. Upon any signage removal, all penetrations and wall
surfaces shall be restored and sealed in a watertight condition and shall match the texture,
color, and existing materials used in the construction of the building.
9. Each tenant wishing to install signage on this building is required to submit signage plans
to the 3JC Retail Building managing entity for written approval of any proposed building
wall signs. A design review application, accompanied by written approval of the
managing entity, shall be submitted to the City for any proposed building wall signs prior
to the installation of any building wall signs.
3. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the 3JC Retail Building prior to a sign being
constructed on this site.
4. No monument signs are proposed with this application and none are approved.
5. Provide revised elevation plans incorporatine: the proposed sie:nae:e areas into the revised buildine:
elevations required with the approval of DR-23-04. The revised elevations shall be reviewed and
approved by staff and one member of the Desie:n Review Board prior to the City issuing a zoning
certificate for this site.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
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.
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
1. The application for this item was received by the City of Eagle on March 3, 2004.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-24-04) 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.
DATED this 22od day of April 2004.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
Ada County, Idaho
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Edt R. McCullough, Chairman
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