Findings - DR - 2005 - DR-23-05 - Master Sign Plan For 2-Story Multi-Tenant Office Building
BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN
PLAN FOR A MULTI-TENANT OFFICE
BUILDING FOR EAGLE RIVER, LLC
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
CASE NUMBER DR-23-0S
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The above-entitled design review application came before the Eagle Design Review Board for their action
on May 12, 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:
Eagle River LLC, represented by Andrew Erstad with Erstad Thornton Architects, is requesting
design review approval of a master sign plan for a two story multi-tenant office building. The site
is located on the north side of East Shore Drive approximately 470-feet southwest of East
Riverside Drive (Lot 8, Block 2 of Mixed Use Subdivision No.3).
B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 7, 200S.
C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None
D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: DR-22-0S (design review application for the building)
E. ZONING DESIGNATION: MU-DA (mixed use with development agreement)
F. SIGNAGE:
Si n Data
Wan Si n Dimensions
Pro osed
Area of Si na e
IHumination
on tenant name and 10 0
Re uired
As limited within this a lication
on tenant name and 10 0
None
Interior-illumination rohibited
G. SIGN MATERIALS:
Letters - 3" deep, reverse pan channel letters, no illumination, black or other earth tone colors
H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None
1. LETTERS FROM THE PUBLIC: None received to date
STAFF ANALYSIS PROVIDED WITHIN THE STAFF REPORT:
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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)(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
property as well as the surrounding community. Compatible design, simplicity and sign
effectiveness are to be used in establishing guidelines for sign approval.
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C. DISCUSSION:
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The applicant has shown on the elevation plans (date stamped by the City on April 7, 2005),
typical signage locations. It is staff s opinion that the areas designated for signage create sign
clutter and that signs should not be permitted to be located over the windows of the second floor.
In addition, signs should only be permitted to be located in the larger signage areas located over
the first floor windows so that adequate space (28-square feet minimum) is provided for tenant
signage. The applicant should be required to provide revised building elevations removing all
signage from the east building elevation, removing signs located over the windows of the second
floor on the north and south building elevations, removing signs located over the main building
entrance (with the exception of Eagle River III) and secondary entrance on the west and north
building elevations respectively. The revised building elevations should be reviewed and
approved by staff prior to the City issuing any sign permit for this site.
Staff recommends the following for the Master Sign Plan Criteria for the Eagle River III Building:
Master Sign Plan Criteria
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For Eagle River III Building
1. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing
entity and Eagle River LLC for written approval. A design review sign application,
accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity and Eagle River LLC,
shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for City staff review and
approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as
Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between Eagle City Code and the criteria
specified herein, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
2. Letters shall be non illuminated reverse pan channels.
3. Letters shall be 12" maximum and 6" minimum in height.
4. Letters shall be 3" maximum and 1 W' minimum in thickness.
5. Letters shall be stud mounted W' off the face of the building.
6. Letters shall be flat or matt black or other approved earth tone colors.
7. Tenant signs shall be illuminated by goose-neck light fixtures.
8. No electrical conduits or raceways are permitted.
9. Tenant signs shall not exceed 28-square feet.
10. Each tenant is permitted to install one building wall sign.
11. Tenant signs shall be located within the designated areas shown on the attached
elevation plans.
12. Upon termination of their lease, the tenant or managing entity shall neatly seal all
penetrations of the building structure in a watertight condition that matches the
texture, color, and material used in the construction of the building.
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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.
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PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD:
A. A meeting was held on the application before the Design Review Board on May 12, 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.
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 Floegel absent) to approve DR-23-05 for a design
review application for a master sign plan for a multi-tenant office building for Eagle River, LLC,
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 APPROVAL:
1. All signs shall comply with the master sign plan criteria for Eagle River III Building as modified
herein.
2. The following document titled "Master Sign Plan Criteria for Eagle River III Building", shall be the
master sign plan criteria for this building.
Master Sign Plan Criteria
For Eagle River III Building
1. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the building's managing
entity and Eagle River LLC for written approval. A design review sign application,
accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity and Eagle River LLC,
shall be submitted to the City for any proposed signs for City staff review and
approval. All signs shall be in compliance with the criteria stated herein as well as
Eagle City Code. In cases of any conflict between Eagle City Code and the criteria
specified herein, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
2. Letters shall be non illuminated reverse pan channels.
3. Letters shall be 12" maximum and 6" minimum in height.
4. Letters shall be 3" maximum and 1 W' minimum in thickness.
5. Letters shall be stud mounted W' off the face of the building.
6. Letters shall be flat or matt black or other approved earth tone colors.
7. Tenant signs shall be illuminated by goose-neck light fixtures.
8. No electrical conduits or raceways are permitted.
9. Tenant signs shall not exceed 28-square feet when located within the larger sign areas.
Tenant signs shall not exceed 14-sQuare feet when located within the smaller sign
areas.
10. Each tenant is permitted to install one building wall sign.
I 1. Tenant signs shall be located within the designated areas shown on the attached
elevation plans.
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12. Upon termination of their lease, the tenant or managing entity shall neatly seal all
penetrations of the building structure in a watertight condition that matches the
texture, color, and material used in the construction of the building.
13. Tenant signs shall be located on the first floor elevations only. If the building is
occupied by one tenant building wall signs may be placed over the entry doors on the
west and north building: elevations.
3. Provide revised building elevations removing all sigBage from the east buildiBg ele'latioB, remm'iBg
signs located over the windows of the second floor on the north~ aad south, and east building
elevations, removiBg sigHs loeated over the maiB bl:lildiRg entraBce (vdth the exeef}tioB of Eagle River
III) aRd søeoødary eBtraBce OR the west aøà Borta buildiBg elevatioßs respecti'lely. The revised
building elevations shaH be reviewed and approved by staff prior to the City issuing any sign permit
for this site.
4. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the Eagle River III Building prior to a sign
being constructed on this building.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A building permit/zoning permit shaH 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
constructionlinstaHation 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 April 7, 2005.
2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application
(DR-23-05) 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,
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concludes that the proposed design review application is in accordance with the Eagle City Code and
the Eagle Comprehensive Plan.
DATED this 26th day of May 200S.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY OF EAGLE
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Eric R. McCullough, Chairman
ATTEST:
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