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
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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)
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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".
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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)(l)
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)(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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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:
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