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Findings - DR - 2005 - DR-18-05 - Monument Sign For Multi-Tenant Office Bulding/52 N Palmetto Avenue BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MONUMENT SIGN FOR A MUL TI- TENANT OFFICE BUILDING FOR SHADOW MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION ) ) ) ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-IS-OS The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action on April 28, 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: Shadow Mountain Construction, represented by James Gipson with James Gipson Associates, is requesting design review approval of a monument sign for a multi-tenant office building. The site is located on the east side of Palmetto A venue approximately 250-feet north of East State Street at 52 North Palmetto Avenue (Lot 1, Block 1 of Fuerte de la Aguila Subdivision). B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on March 10, 2005. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-17-05 (design review application for the building) E. ZONING DESIGNATION: Commercial (C-2) F. SIGNAGE: Si n Data Monument Si n Pro osed Re uired Si n Dimensions 6' hi h x 7' wide Area of Si na e Illumination 6' hi h (maximum) * 30-s uare feet * Two ground mounted 50-watt HID light Interior-illumination prohibited fixtures 51-s uare feet (minimum) G. SIGN MATERIALS: Base - Masonry (desert wash sandstone) Face - Stucco (cream) Trim - Metal (dark brown) Roof - Presidential shake (charcoal black) Page 1 of 5 K:\Planning Dt:ptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2005IDR- J 8-05 sign drf.doc 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 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 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)(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 Page 2 of 5 K:\Plwming Dt:ptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2005IDR-18-05 sign drf.doc 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 monument sign to be located northwest of the multi- tenant office building. The applicant has shown on the elevation plan (date stamped by the City on April 14, 2005), the specific areas for tenant signage upon the monument sign. Each individual tenant is required to place the business identification words or phrases and logo within the approved sign area as permitted within the Master Sign Plan Criteria for The Flynn Building. . Staff recommends the following for the Master Sign Plan Criteria for The Flynn Building: Master Sign Plan Criteria for The Flynn Building 52 North Palmetto A venue 1. The words "Flynn Building" shall be 8" high by W' thick Calligrapher metal letters. The address "52" shall be 6" high by W' thick Calligrapher metal numbers. The font and numbers shall be black in color. 2. Individual tenant panels shall be 8" high by 38" wide by 114" thick metal panels painted to match the color of the stucco on the monument sign and bolted onto the face of the monument sign. 3. Each individual tenant shall place their business identification words or phrases on the metal panels using 3 W' high Block letters. A 6" high by 8" wide logo is permitted to be located in front of the tenant's business identification words or phrases. All letters and logos are required to be black in color. 4. Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code. 5. Any signage on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code. . 6. Exterior illumination for the monument signs shall be recessed in ground and shall be shielded with landscape materials. The applicant has decided to not allow building wall signage. The only signage allowed on the building will be door signs identifying the business and/or indicating business hours, emergency phone numbers, etc., up to a maximum of two (2) square feet. . 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 April 28, 2005, 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. Page 3 of 5 K:\PlwlIling Dt:ptlEagle ApplicationslDrl2005IDR-18-05 sign drf.doc 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 4 to 0 (Barnes, Bowen and Grubb absent) to approve DR-18-05 for a design review application for a monument sign for a multi-tenant office building for Shadow Mountain Construction, 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 Flynn Building as required herein. 2. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan for The Flynn Building, 52 North Palmetto A venue", shall be the master sign plan criteria for the Flynn Building. Master Sign Plan Criteria for The Flynn Building 52 North Palmetto A venue 1. The words "Flynn Building" shall be 8" high by W' thick Calligrapher metal letters. The address "52" shall be 6" high by W' thick Calligrapher metal numbers. The font and numbers shall be black in color. 2. Individual tenant panels shall be 8" high by 38" wide by 114" thick metal panels painted to match the color of the stucco on the monument sign and bolted onto the face of the monument sign. 3. Each individual tenant shall place their business identification words or phrases on the metal panels using 3 W' high Block letters. A 6" high by 8" wide logo is permitted to be located in front of the tenant's business identification words or phrases. All letters and logos are required to be black in color. 4. Any other signage such as temporary, grand opening, etc. shall comply with Eagle City Code. 5. Any sign age on doors or windows shall comply with Eagle City Code. 6. Exterior illumination for the monument signs shall be recessed in ground and shall be shielded with landscape materials. 7. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans accompanied by a sign permit to the City for any proposed sign on the monument sign. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as Eagle City Code. 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. No individual building wall signs are permitted. 5. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs. 6. A sign permit is required prior to the monument sign being constructed on 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. Page 4 of 5 K:\Plwuting Dt:ptlEagle Apptications\Drl2005\DR-18-05 sign drf.doc 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 March 10, 2004. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR-18-05) 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 12th day of May 2005. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Æty.ldahO Eric R. McCulloug ATTEST: Page 5 of 5 K:\PlwlIling Dt:ptlEagle Apptications\Drl2005\DR-18-05 sign drf.doc