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Findings - DR - 2005 - DR-21-05 - Master Sign Plan For Optimist Business Park/9555 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. BEFORE THE EAGLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICA nON FOR A DESIGN REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PLAN OPTIMIST BUSINESS PARK FOR JADE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ) ) ) ) FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW CASE NUMBER DR-ll-OS 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: Jade Limited Liability Company, represented by Jason Keeble with Classic Design Studio, is requesting design review approval of a master sign plan for Optimist Business Park. The site is located west of North Horseshoe Bend Road and east of State Highway 55 approximately 400-feet south of Hill Road at 9555 North Horseshoe Bend Road. B. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL: The City of Eagle received the application for this item on April 7, 2005. C. HISTORY OF RELEVANT PREVIOUS ACTIONS: On April 14, 2005, the Eagle Design Review Board reviewed and approved a design review application (DR-19-05) for the common area landscaping within Optimist Business Park. D. COMPANION APPLICATIONS: None E. ZONING DESIGNATION: BP-P (Business Park PUD) F. SIGNAGE: Re uired Si n Data Pro osed Wall Si n Dimensions Area of Si na e on the build in * on the build in * As limited within this a lication * As limited within this a lication * Gooseneck light fixtures or recessed Interior-illumination prohibited buildin Ii htin * Note: Each building is required to submit a design review application specifying specific location, size. material, color, etc. to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board Illumination Page 1 of 8 K:\Plamllng DeptlEagl< App&ationsIDr\2005IDR-21-05 nlslT sign plan urf.unc Si n Data Si n Dimensions 15' hi h x 10' 10" wide Area of Si na e Illumination Two ground mounted light fixturesÆach column is to have up light located in stone base 800-s Si n Data Tenant Monument Si n on Horseshoe Bend Road Pro osed Si n Dimensions 15' hi h x 10' 10" wide Area of Si na e Illumination Si n Data n on Horseshoe Bend Road Si n Dimensions 6' hi h x 6' 6" wide Area of Si na e Illumination Two round mounted Ii ht fixtures Re uired 15' hi h (maximum) 1O0-s uare feet (maximum) Interior-illumination prohibited 194-s uare feet (minimum) Re uired 15' hi h (maximum) 1O0-s uare feet (maximum) Interior-illumination prohibited 84-s uare feet (minimum) Re uired 6' hi h (maximum) 50-s uare feet (maximum) Interior-illumination rohibited 243-s uare feet (minimum) Si n Data Monument Si n for Individual Lots within the business ark Pro osed Re uired Si n Dimensions 7' hi h x 2' 4" wide Area of Si na e Illumination 8' hi h (maximum) 50-s uare feet (maximum) No ground mounted/up light to be located in Interior-illumination prohibited stone base to provide soft glow up the column None shown 12-s uare feet (minimum) G. SIGN MATERIALS: Monument signs: Cultured Stone bases, square tube steel frames, metal sign faces Building wall signs: Each building is required to submit a design review application to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board H. AGENCY RESPONSES: None Page 2 of 8 K:\Plamoog DeptlEagle ApplicationslDr\2005IDR-21-05 In'" sign plan urf.doc 1. 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)(1) 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)(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 Page 3 of 8 K:\Plamling DeptlEag1e Applications\Dr\2005\DR-21-05 In,tr sign plan urf.unc 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: . Staff recommends the following changes to the applicant's document titled "Signage Guidelines for Optimist Business Park", with strike thru text to be deleted and underlined text to be added so as to be in compliance with Eagle City Code. SIGNAGE GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMIST BUSINESS PARK Object of the sign criteria is to create a harmonious and defined space throughout the building complex, minimizing the clutter of varied signage. Their purpose is to stimulate creative design solutions for individual spaces while promoting a sense of "relatedness" to the complex. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the managing entity of Optimist Business Park for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity, 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. Monument Sil!nal!e State Highway 55 One 15' high monument sign (see Exhibit A) identifying the business park shall be located on State Highway 55 Horseshoe Bend Road . . One 15' high tenant monument sign (see Exhibit B) identifying the business park, including individual tenant panels, shall be located on Horseshoe Bend Road 1. Tenant words or phrases shall be cream colored vinyl in "New Text" font located on a 4 W' high by 5' wide panel on the maroon background color Only one tenant from each lot is permitted to located their words or phrases on the 15' high tenant monument sign on Horseshoe Bend Road. Each tenant is required to submit to the City a COpy of the words or phrases proposed to be located on the tenant panel prior to a tenant panel being constructed on the monument sign 2. . One 6' high monument sign (see Exhibit C), identifying the future business(es) on Lot 2, Block 2, shall be located on Horseshoe Bend Road Harley Street and Davidson A venue . One 7' high monument sign (see Exhibit D) is permitted on each lot within this business park. 1. Tenant words or phrases shall be cream colored vinyl in "New Text" font located on the maroon background color where "Gasoline Alley" is written within the circular element. Address of each lot shall be located as shown on the elevation plan 2. Page 4 of 8 K:\Plamung DeptlEagle ApplK;ations\Dr\2005\DR-21-05 I1lstr sign plan drf.doc A minimum of 20 linear feet is required between a monument sign on an adjacent property Each tenant is required to be submitted to the City a copy of the words or phrases proposed to be located on the monument sign for review and approval prior to a sign being constructed on each lot Each tenant is required to provide a minimum of 12-square feet of landscaping: around the base of the monument sign No ground mounted light fixtures are permitted to illuminate these monument signs Buildinl! Wall Sil!nal!e 3. 4. 5. 6. . Each single tenant and multi-tenant building shall be required to submit a design review application to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board. All building signs shall wf.H. comply with Eagle City sign code All building signage shall wf.H. be dimensional and at least I" thick Indiyidual owners will have the option of using their logo, words or phrases, or combination ~ of both Signage colors shall sfloold be complementary to building color Signage shall should be kept in good repair Lighting will be of gooseneck type or recessed building lighting. Finish and style of gooseneck lighting will be decided by individual owner and shall complement the colors of the building: IBdividual OWBer '",ill have option to have street side sign . . . . . . . Optimist CorporatioB will have fiflal approval OR sigBage prior to City of Eagle approval. . Staff defers comment regarding design and color of all proposed signs to the Design Review Board. ST AFF 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 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-21-05 for a design review application for a master sign plan for Optimist Business Park for Jade Limited Liability Company, 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 Optimist Business Park as modified herein. Page 5 of 8 K:\Plwming DeptlEagle Applications\Dr\2005\DR-21-05 11l.,tr sign plm! drf.doc 2. The following document titled "Signage Guidelines for Optimist Business Park", shall be the master sign plan criteria for the entire business park. SIGNAGE GUIDELINES FOR OPTIMIST BUSINESS PARK Object of the sign criteria is to create a harmonious and defined space throughout the building complex, minimizing the clutter of varied signage. Their purpose is to stimulate creative design solutions for individual spaces while promoting a sense of "relatedness" to the complex. Each tenant shall be required to submit signage plans to the managing entity of Optimist Business Park for written approval. A design review sign application, accompanied by the written approval of the managing entity, 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. Monument Signage State Highway 55 One 15' high monument sign (see Exhibit A) identifying the business park shall be located on State Highway 55 Horseshoe Bend Road . . . One 15' high tenant monument sign (see Exhibit B) identifying the business park, including individual tenant panels, shall be located on Horseshoe Bend Road 1. Tenant words or phrases shall be cream colored vinyl in "New Text" font located on a 4 V£' high by 5' wide panel on the maroon background color Only one tenant from each lot is permitted to located their words or phrases on the 15' high tenant monument sign on Horseshoe Bend Road. Each tenant is required to submit to the City a copy of the words or phrases proposed to be located on the tenant panel prior to a tenant panel being constructed on the monument sign 2. One 6' high monument sign (see Exhibit C), identifying the future business(es) on Lot 2, Block 2, shall be located on Horseshoe Bend Road . Harley Street and Davidson Avenue One 7' high monument sign (see Exhibit D) is permitted on each lot within this business park. 1. 2. 3. Tenant words or phrases shall be cream colored vinyl in "New Text" font located on the maroon background color where "Gasoline Alley" is written within the circular element. Address of each lot shall be located as shown on the elevation plan A minimum of 20 linear feet is required between a monument sign on an adjacent property Each tenant is required to be submitted to the City a copy of the words or phrases proposed to be located on the monument sign for review and approval prior to a sign being constructed on each lot Each tenant is required to provide a minimum of 12-square feet of landscaping around the base of the monument sign 4. 5. Page 6 of 8 K:\Plwming DeptlEagle Appücations\Dr\2005\DR-21-05 n"tr sign plwt drf.uoc 6. No ground mounted light fixtures are permitted to illuminate these monument signs Building Wall Signage Each single tenant and multi-tenant building shall be required to submit a design review application to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board. All building signs shall comply with Eagle City sign code All building signage shall be dimensional and at least 1" thick Individual owners will have the option of using their logo, words or phrases, or combination of both Signage colors shall be complementary to building color Signage shall be kept in good repair Lighting will be of gooseneck type or recessed building lighting. Finish and style of gooseneck lighting will be decided by individual owner and shall complement the colors of the building 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. The applicant may use either the Quartzite Oakley Ledge or Chocolate Wallaby Tumbled Sandstone for the base of the monument signs. Provide a material sample of the cultured stoRe 10 be used OH the base of the monumeHt sigH. The material sample shall be r-eviewed aHd at>proved by the Design Review Boar-d prior to the City issuing aay sigH permits f0r this development. 5. Provide a typical landscape plan showing a minimum of twelve (12) square feet of landscaping around the base of the individual monument signs to be located on each lot. The typical landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff and one member of the Design Review Board prior to the City issuing any sign permits for this development. 6. The elevation plans date stamped by the City on May 12, 2005, noting the specific locations of all materials and colors are approved. Provide revised elevatioR plass of all the mOHumeRt signs noting the specific 10catioRs of all materials aHd colors to be used iH tHe C0Hstmetion of tHese sigHs. The revised eleyatioH plaRs shall Be reviewed aHd approved by tHe Design Reyiew Board prior tø tHe City issuing aay sigH peræits for tHis developmeHt. 7. Interior illumination is not permitted for monument signs. 8. A sign permit is required for all proposed signs within the Optimist Business Park prior to a 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. 2. Approval shaH 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 Page 7 of 8 K:\Plamling DeptlEagle App&ations\Dr\2005\DR-21-05 In,tr sign plan urf.uoc 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 April 7, 2005. 2. The Board reviewed the particular facts and circumstances of this proposed design review application (DR-21-05) 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 26th day of May 2005. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF EAGLE Ada Count, Idaho ATTEST: Page 8 of 8 K:\PlwUtUlg DeptlEagle App&ations\Dr\2005\DR-2I-O5 n"tr sign plw. urf.uoc